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Hitachi WNM80 User Manual

Hitachi WNM80 User Manual

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USERS GUIDE
WIRELESS NETWORK MODULE
WNM80

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  • Page 1 USERS GUIDE WIRELESS NETWORK MODULE WNM80...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Before You Get Started Safety Precautions The following safety icons are used throughout this WNM80 user guide to alert you to situations that could result in personal injury and physical damage. Please make sure that you understand the warnings, cautions and restrictions associated with these icons before reading the remainder of this user guide.
  • Page 3 IDO NOT ATTEMPT TO CONNECT THE WNM80 MODULE TO UNSUPPORTED PROJECTORS Hitachi does not guarantee the operation of the WNM80 module if it is connected to unsupported projectors. In addition, connecting the WNM80 to any projector other than for that which it was designed MAY RESULT IN...
  • Page 4 Additional Safety Precautions IThe accompanying 802.11b wireless LAN card uses the 2.4GHz radio frequency band. You do not need a radio license to use this card, but you should be aware of the following: G DO NOT USE NEAR THE FOLLOWING! •...
  • Page 5 Accessing the User Guide on the CD-ROM This WNM80 user guide is located in PDF file format on the accompanying CD-ROM and can be viewed on a PC. In order to view the corresponding file, you will first need to install Adobe® Acrobat®...

  • Page 6: Windows Is A Registered Trademark Of Microsoft Corporation

    YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS BEFORE OPENING OR USING THE CD-ROM THAT CAME WITH YOUR WNM80 WIRELESS NETWORK MODULE. IT CONTAINS SOFTWARE, THE USE OF WHICH IS LICENSED BY HITACHI TO ITS CUSTOMERS FOR THEIR USE ONLY AS SET FORTH BELOW.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    WNM80 User Guide Thank you for purchasing the WNM80 wireless network module from Hitachi. Please read this manual thoroughly to ensure proper and safe use of your new wireless network module. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

  • Page 8: Introduction> Functions

    The WNM80 wireless network module is equipped with the latest network functions. You can use the WNM80 module in combination with Hitachi's CP-X885, CP-X880 and CP-X870 LCD projectors to make presentations that draw on the power of your network. In addition, the wireless LAN card (*1) allows you to connect the WNM80 module to your network without the need to connect any annoying LAN cables.
  • Page 9 2. Playback Mode Images transmitted to the projector in Live Mode can be replayed from the projector side (*3). You can also send images to the projector from the PC in advance (*4). Regardless of the method chosen, you can select the image you wish to display or even select multiple images for consecutive playback by viewing the corresponding thumbnail images stored on the projector side (*5).

  • Page 10: Wnm80 Components

    Introduction (continued) WNM80 Components (5) PCMCIA card slot (4) LAN port (2) Rear cover (6) Card eject button (1) Main unit (3) Clasp (7) Power cable (9) Locking screws (8) Power port The WNM80 wireless network module is composed of its main unit (1) and rear cover (2). (1) Main unit: Mounts onto the CP-X885, CP-X880 or CP-X870 model LCD projector.

  • Page 11: Attaching The Wnm80 Module To The Projector

    Attaching the WNM80 Module to the Projector The WNM80 module is designed exclusively for use with Hitachi's CP-X885, CP-X880 and CP-X870 model LCD projectors. Please slowly and carefully follow the below instructions when attempting to mount the WNM80 module onto the projector.
  • Page 12 Introduction (continued) (5) Slowly slide the module into place (in the direction of the arrow). Make sure that the DVI port is correctly aligned. (Please take care not to cause damage to the projector by the clasp.) Insert the two module locking screws into the respective DVI port. [(7) Tighten the screws] (6) Tighten (turn right) the two DVI port locking screws.
  • Page 13 Confirming the Connection to the Projector Once you have completed mounting the WNM80 module onto the projector, follow the below instructions to make sure that the connection to the projector is working okay. During this confirmation, you will check to see: •...
  • Page 14 Introduction (continued) [IP Address:] A unique numeric address used to identify each network device. The IP's factory default setting is 192.168.100.10. NOTE Please note that even if DHCP is enabled, the displayed address is the IP address that was manually set, not the IP address assigned by the DHCP server. [Sub Net Mask:] The network address portion of the IP address.

  • Page 15: Installing The Software

    Installing the Software In order to use the WNM80 with a PC for wireless presentations (Live Mode), you will first need to install the accompanying software on all the PCs you will be using. Minimum PC Hardware and Software Requirements •...
  • Page 16 Introduction (continued) 5. The Choose Destination Location dialog appears. Press Next. NOTE • The C:\Program Files\WNM_Utilities folder will be created and the program will be installed into that folder. • If you wish to install to a different folder, click Browse and select another folder. 6.

  • Page 17: Network Settings

    Network Settings This section explains how to do wireless presentations (Live Mode), how to do presentation playback (Playback Mode) and how to use your Web browser to access the remote control panel. If your PC is not ready for 802.11b wireless LAN communication, purchase an 802.11b wireless LAN card and install the device driver.
  • Page 18 Introduction (continued) <Network Settings> G Select the network device (network adaptor) to be used • Wired connection using a LAN cable • Wireless connection using a wireless LAN card (inserted in PC card slot) • Wireless connection using a built-in wireless LAN adaptor G Protocol to be used: TCP/IP G Configure the TCP/IP attributes (IP address, Subnet Mask) Manual setting/Automatic setting (for networks utilizing a DHCP server function equipped...
  • Page 19 [Explanation] A network address setting is required as you will be connecting the WNM80 module to the PC using the network. You can choose to manually assign an address to each device or have an DHCP server automatically assign the address. When configuring the address manually, please use the following setting: IP address = 192.168.xxx.NNN <xxx and NNN represent decimals>...
  • Page 20 Introduction (continued) Next, let's make sure that your PC and the WNM80 module are communicating okay. • Open your Web browser (Microsoft™ Internet Explorer®, etc.) and enter the following address: http://192.168.100.10/projectorcontrol.htm This is the factory default setting. If you see the Remote Control panel as shown on the right, then everything is configured okay. NOTE If you only enter the IP address into your Web browser's address bar, the following dialog will appear.

  • Page 21: Wireless Presentations

    Operations Wireless Presentations (Live Mode) You can project the content of your PC display as is via the projector to which the WNM80 module is mounted using wireless communication. First of all, let's take a look at the basic wireless presentation operation. (Refer to for additional operations.) A PC with built-in 802.11b wireless LAN The WNM80 with the accompanying...
  • Page 22 Operations (continued) (3) Use the JPEG Quality bar to adjust the compression level of the images you will send from your PC to the WNM80 module. The closer to Rough, the higher the level of compression will be. The quality of the image will decrease, but transfer speed will increase. The closer to Fine, the lower the level of compression will be.
  • Page 23 <Applied Operation: Multiple Screens> This section explains how to combine images from multiple PCs onto a single projector at the same time. You can use this function for two, three and even four PCs at a time. NOTE However, that images displayed using this feature will be projected at quarter of the normal size. Two PCs at a time Three PCs at a time Four PCs at a time...
  • Page 24 Operations (continued) <Applied Operation: Distributing Images to Multiple Projectors> You can simultaneously distribute the images from a single PC to a multiple number of projectors(*1) (*2). (*1): Each image from the PC is distributed in time-share fashion to each projector and then a synchronized command is issued to have each projector refresh its screen simultaneously.

  • Page 25: Presentation Playback

    Presentation Playback (Playback Mode) Images transmitted to the projector in Live Mode can be replayed (*1). You can also send images from the PC in advance (*2) for playback using the projector. (Depending on the size of the images, you can usually store about 20 slides for playback). (*1): Use the Print Screen key on your PC keyboard to capture images during Live Mode for replay in Playback mode.

  • Page 26: Using Imageviewer

    Operations (continued) • Insert the storage card that contains the images you wish to display into the WNM80 module's PCMCIA card slot. • Press the remote control's WIRELESS button to open the Wireless Menu. (Press the WIRELESS button again if the menu doesn't appear the first time.) •...
  • Page 27 Selected image Thumbnails Toolbar SLIDESHOW AUTOMATIC IMAGE START MANUAL START LOOPING SLIDESHOW ENDING IMAGE SWITCHING INTERVAL AUTOMATIC SLIDESHOW START AUTOMATIC SLIDESHOW SLIDESHOW STARTING IMAGE (1) How to select one image for full screen display • Use the projector's remote control or operation panel cursor navigation buttons ©...
  • Page 28 Operations (continued) (3) How to run an automatic slideshow • Press the RESET button to display the toolbar (some of the icons within the toolbar will be selectable). • Use the left and right arrow buttons to select the SLIDESHOW STARTING IMAGE icon ©...

  • Page 29: Using Fileviewer

    Using FileViewer What is FileViewer? 1. FileViewer is a program that enables you to access the projector's (WNM80 module's) RAM disk. FileViewer enables you to send image files from your PC to the projector as well as retrieve image files stored on the projector to your PC. NOTE: The RAM disk is the temporary storage disk used to store image files transferred from your PC during Live Mode as well as those files you transfer from your PC using FileViewer.
  • Page 30 Operations (continued) To transfer an image file from your PC to a folder on the projector, • Open Windows® Explorer®, • Select the file you wish to transfer from your PC, copy it and then paste it in the desired projector folder.

  • Page 31: Controlling The Projector Via Your Web Browser

    Controlling the Projector via Your Web Browser You can use your Web browser to remote control the projector once the WNM80 module is properly configured and connected to your PC via the wireless LAN card or by a cable-base LAN connection. NOTE Do not attempt to control the projector with the projector's remote control and via your Web browser at the same time.
  • Page 32 Operations (continued) The Compact Menu The Compact menu contains the most frequently used functions and is compactly designed so that you can use it from your PDA as well as PC. Each button functions the same as the corresponding buttons on the projector's remote control. (Refer to your projector's user guide for details.) The Setting Menu The function buttons contained in the Setting menu function just like corresponding buttons on the...
  • Page 33 The Status Menu The Status menu is used to monitor the projector's status. [Power] Indicates the power status. Standby: The projector is in standby state (projector lamp off). The projector's power is on (projector lamp on). To alter the projector's power state, press the M button to select the desired state and then click the set button.
  • Page 34 Operations (continued) The Wireless Menu The Wireless menu enables you to check and set the WNM80 module's operation mode. In addition, when the WNM80 module is in Playback or PC-less Presentation mode, you can use this menu to control the WNM80 module. NOTE However, please note that you will need to use a cable-based LAN connection to use the Wireless menu to remote control PC-less Presentation mode operations.

  • Page 35: Configuration Utility

    Configuration Utility You can use your Web browser (Microsoft™ Internet Explorer®, etc.) to check and configure the WNM80 module's network settings. NOTE Please note that after making any changes to the WNM80 module's network settings, you will need to turn the AC power of the WNM80 module off and then on again to have the settings take effect.
  • Page 36 Operations (continued) [Set an IP address] Use this to configure the WNM80 module's IP address and subnet mask. Specify an IP address: If you select this option, the values you set in the IP Address and Subnet Mask fields will be used. Obtain an IP address automatically: If you select this option, the IP address and subnet mask will be obtained automatically from the DHCP server.
  • Page 37 [Communication Speed] Use this to specify the communication speed. 1Mbps, 2Mbps, 5.5Mbps, 11Mbps or AUTO Normally, setting to AUTO should present no problems. However, if you are experiencing difficulties due to distance and/or obstructions, you might want to try a low speed setting. [Projector Name] Use this to specify the name of the projector (that the WNM80 module is mounted to).

  • Page 38: Changing Network Settings Directly From The Wnm80 Module

    Operations (continued) Changing Network Settings Directly from the WNM80 Module The WNM80 module is equipped with network technology that allows you to configure it to the function you wish to use. (Refer to Operations for more details.) When you first use the WNM80 module, it will be configured to the factory defaults.
  • Page 39 (6) [DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)] This setting is used to determine whether to have this device's IP address assigned automatically by the network's DHCP server or to assign the IP address manually. The factory default is to leave this setting "OFF" and assign the IP address manually.
  • Page 40 Operations (continued) If you choose to apply the changes (by selecting YES followed by ENTER), the following message will appear for about three seconds and then the changes will be saved. Please note that the changes will be immediately reflected in the network configuration. If your attempt to save the changes has failed, the following message will appear.

  • Page 41: Additional Items> Troubleshooting

    Additional Items Troubleshooting Reference Problem Likely Cause Things to Check Page Number The projector's power isn't Is the projector's lamp on? The projector's input source Is the projector switched to isn't switched to DVI DVI? No image The module isn't properly Are the locking screws connected to the projector securely fastened?
  • Page 42 Additional Items (continued) Reference Problem Likely Cause Things to Check Page Number Press the WIRELESS button on Can't The module isn't in the projector's remote to make communicate Playback Mode sure that it is in the correct mode The images Press Print Screen (on your from the You didn't mark the images...

  • Page 43: Specifications

    Specifications Product Name Wireless Network Module Model WNM80 Modulation IEEE802.11b compliant (when using the PCMCIA wireless LAN card) Method Communication AD-HOC, 802.11 AD-HOC, INFRASTRUCTURE Mode Wireless Communication 1Mbps, 2Mbps, 5.5Mbps, 11Mbps Speed Frequency 2400 to 2475MHz with 11 operating channels Band Encryption WEP (OFF/40bit/128bit)

  • Page 44: Warranty And Service

    Additional Items (continued) If a problem occurs with the equipment, first refer to the “Troubleshooting” section and run through the suggested checks. If this does not resolve the problem contact your dealer or service company. They will tell you what warranty condition is applied.
  • Page 45 Fax: +46 (0) 8 562 711 13 Email: csgswe@hitachi-eu.com Tel: +39 02 38073415 Servizio Clienti Fax: +39 02 48786381/2 Email: customerservice.italy@hitachi-eu.com HITACHI EUROPE S.A.S HITACHI EUROPE LTD (Norway) AB Lyon Office STRANDVEIEN 18 B.P. 45, 69671 BRON CEDEX 1366 Lysaker FRANCE...

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