3.8 Controlling the external device via the projector
(using the NETWORK BRIDGE function)
This projector is equipped with the NETWORK BRIDGE function to perform
mutual conversion of a network protocol and a serial interface.
Using the NETWORK BRIDGE function, a computer that is connected with
this projector by Ethernet communication can control an external device that is
connected with this projector by RS-232C communication as a network terminal.
Computer
3.8.1 Connecting devices
1) Connect the projector's LAN port and the computer's LAN port with a LAN
cable, for Ethernet communication.
2) Connect the projector's CONTROL port and the device's RS-232C port with
an RS-232C cable, for RS-232C communication.
NOTE
• Before connecting the devices, read the manuals for the devices to
ensure the connection.
For RS-232C connection, check the specifications of each port and use
the suitable cable. (
Operating Guide (Technical))
TCP/IP data
Protocol change
Ethernet
LAN cable
LAN port
"Connection to the ports" in the User's Manual -
3. Network Functions
Serial data
RS-232C
RS-232C cable
CONTROL port
External device
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