Hitachi CP-X467 Network Manual

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Projector
CP-X467
User's Manual (detailed)
Network Guide
Thank you for purchasing this projector.
This projector has the network function that brings you the following main features.
ü Live Mode
This projector can project your PC images on screen through wireless or wired
network, which can erase a signal cable from your desk.
ü Quick connection to your network
No expert knowledge is required any more. Various options for network setting
give you a quick and simple connection to the network.
ü Web control
The projector can be controlled and monitored by a web browser software on
your PC, which can help you to setup and maintain the projector.
ü PC-LESS Presentation
This projector can project images stored in an SD memory or a USB memory
on screen, which allow you not to bring your PC with you.
This manual is only intended to explain Network functions only.
For safety, operations or any other issues, refer to the Safety Guide and User's
Manual (concise and detailed).
WARNING
product. After reading them, store them in a safe place for future reference.
NOTE
• The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
• The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in
this manual.
• The reproduction, transfer or copy of all or any part of this document is not
permitted without express written consent.
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  • Page 1 Projector CP-X467 User's Manual (detailed) Network Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector. This projector has the network function that brings you the following main features. ü Live Mode This projector can project your PC images on screen through wireless or wired network, which can erase a signal cable from your desk.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Content Content   Content ....2 3.7 Start the “Live Viewer 3” ..54 3.7.1 Main menu and Operating buttons . . 54 Caution .
  • Page 3: Caution

    Caution Caution [Restriction in terms of inserts or pulls storage media and wireless network card] Do not pull out the wireless network card while the power is on. Do not touch the SD card while being accessed. The storage media can be pulled out only while not being accessed.
  • Page 4 Caution 0560 The manufacturer (Gemtek) hereby declare that this equipment (the wireless network card), model SD-Link11g is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
  • Page 5: Main Functions

    1. Main functions 1. Main functions 1.1 Live Mode (Project images from PC) The MIU (Multi Information processing Unit) enables “Wireless presentation” by choosing Live Mode. The Live Mode gives you an ability to display the same image that is shown on the PC through the network by using an application program “Live Viewer 3”...
  • Page 6: Quick Connection To Your Network

    1. Main functions 1.2 Quick connection to your network The “Live Viewer 3” brings you very quick and simple connection to your network. The “Live Viewer 3” prepares some options for you to match your requirement. 1) Quick connection by the Passcode The Passcode is a code that includes SSID and IP address and other information that are required for the network connection.
  • Page 7: Configuring And Controlling Via A Web Browser

    1. Main functions 1.3 Configuring and controlling via a web browser You can adjust or control the projector via a network from a web browser on a PC that is connected to the same network. Logon the network from the web browser and it offers the menus to configure the network settings, monitor the projector and so on.
  • Page 8: Pc-Less Presentation

    1. Main functions 1.4 PC-LESS Presentation (Display the images stored in SD memory card/USB memory.) The MIU enables “PC-LESS Presentation” by choosing PC-LESS function. (Fig. 1.4) The PC-LESS function enables to display images that are stored in a storage media like SD memory card or USB memory. The “PC-LESS Presentation” has 4 types of display modes.
  • Page 9 1. Main functions 1.4 PC-LESS Presentation (Display the images stored in SD memory card/USB memory.) (continued) NOTE • There are several naming limitations for the folders and files. (1) Alphanumeric and Japanese characters are supported if the language setting is Japanese. (2) Alphanumeric and Latin-1 characters are supported if the language setting is NOT Japanese.
  • Page 10: Equipment Connection And Network Setting

    2. Equipment connection and network setting 2. Equipment connection and network setting 2.1 Required equipment preparation The following equipments are required to connect the projector to your PC through the network. ■ Common The projector: 1 unit, PC : 1 set *1 It is recommended to install the “Live Viewer 3”...
  • Page 11: Manual Network Connection Setting - Wired Lan

    2. Equipment connection and network setting 2.3 Manual network connection setting - Wired LAN - If you don’t use the “Live Viewer 3”, you need to set up your network connection manually. This section explains how to set it up manually. 2.3.1 Equipments connection Connect the projector and PC with a LAN cable.
  • Page 12 2. Equipment connection and network setting 2.3 Manual network connection setting - Wired LAN - (continued) 5) Open “Local Area Connection Properties” window you use for network device. (Fig. 2.3.2.c) Fig. 2.3.2.c “Local Area Connection Properties” window 6) Set used protocol as “TCP/IP” and open “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” window.
  • Page 13 2. Equipment connection and network setting 2.3 Manual network connection setting - Wired LAN - (continued) [About IP address] ■ Setting manually The Network address portion included in the IP address set into your PC should be common with projector’s one. And the entire IP address in the PC should not be overlapped with other equipments in the same network, including the projector.
  • Page 14: Internet Option" Setting

    2. Equipment connection and network setting 2.3 Manual network connection setting - Wired LAN - (continued) 2.3.3 “Internet Option” setting 1) Click “Internet Options” in “Network and Internet Connections” window (Fig. 2.3.3.a) to open “Internet Properties” window. (Fig.2.3.3.b) Click Fig. 2.3.3.a “Network and Internet Connections” window Click Fig.
  • Page 15: Check Connection

    2. Equipment connection and network setting 2.3 Manual network connection setting - Wired LAN - (continued) Fig. 2.3.3.c “Local Area Network (LAN) Settings” window 3) Uncheck all boxes in “Local Area Network (LAN) Settings” window. (Fig. 2.3.3.c) 2.3.4 Check connection Check PC and projector are connected properly here.
  • Page 16: Manual Network Connection Setting -Wireless Lan

    2. Equipment connection and network setting 2.4 Manual network connection setting –Wireless LAN The projector and PC can communicate in both of Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure modes, using the designated wireless network card (option) on the projector. This section is intended to explain how to set up wireless LAN connection manually.
  • Page 17: Wireless Lan Connection Set Up

    2. Equipment connection and network setting 2.4 Manual network connection setting –Wireless LAN (continued) 2.4.2 Wireless LAN connection set up Using wireless LAN utility for Windows XP standard. Wireless LAN initial settings for the projector is as follows. Connection Control : Ad-Hoc SSID : wireless...
  • Page 18 2. Equipment connection and network setting 2.4 Manual network connection setting –Wireless LAN (continued) 3) Set used protocol as “TCP/IP” and open TCP/IP property. Set IP address and other settings as same as wired LAN connection set up. (12) 4) Open “Wireless Networks” tab. (Fig. 2.4.2.c) Fig.
  • Page 19 2. Equipment connection and network setting 2.4 Manual network connection setting –Wireless LAN (continued) 7) Set each item as follows. Network name (SSID): wireless Data encryption: not enabled (Default setting is not enabled.) NOTE • If the default setting in the projector is used, set the data as above into your PC.
  • Page 20: Using The Live Mode

    3. Using the Live Mode 3. Using the Live Mode The section is intended to explain the process to use the projector in the Live Mode. The outline of the process is as follows. 1) Install “Live Viewer 3” (23) 2) Quick Connection to the network (26) The Quick Connection feature prepares some options to connect your network.
  • Page 21: Outline Of The Live Mode

    3. Using the Live Mode 3.1 Outline of the Live Mode The Live Mode can display PC’s image on screen in real time through either wired or wireless LAN. So, no signal cable connection is required. 3.1.1 Display mode In the Live Mode, there are two display modes, Single PC mode and Multi PC mode.
  • Page 22: Presenter Mode

    3. Using the Live Mode 3.1 Outline of the Live Mode (continued) 3.1.2 Presenter mode In the Single PC mode, the projector can be occupied by one PC and can block an access from any other PC, if the Presenter mode is selected in the “Live Viewer 3”.
  • Page 23: Install "Live Viewer 3

    65,536 simultaneous colors or higher NOTE • For Windows VISTA, use the latest “Live Viewer 3”. Please get the latest version at Hitachi WEB site (http://hitachi.us/digitalmedia or http://www. hitachidigitalmedia.com). Since some functions maybe limited, please see the instruction manual that is supplied with the latest “Live Viewer 3”.
  • Page 24: Software Installation Procedure

    3. Using the Live Mode 3.2 Install “Live Viewer 3” (continued) 3.2.2 Software Installation Procedure 1) Turn on the PC. 2) Shut down all applications. 3) Insert the accompanying CD-ROM into the PC's CD-ROM drive. NOTE • After sequence 3), the User Account Control (UAC) dialog will appear (if you are using Windows Vista).
  • Page 25: Version Of The "Live Viewer" Software

    Í Í 2.1x Í ™ ™ Í 2.20 Í ™ ™ Í 3.xx Í ™ ™ ™ • “x” in the version means 0 or greater. Please check and get the latest version at Hitachi Web site. http://hitachi.us/digitalmedia or http://www.hitachidigitalmedia.com...
  • Page 26: Quick Connection To The Network

    3. Using the Live Mode 3.3 Quick connection to the network The Live Mode prepares some options for the network connection. You can choose one that meets to your system. The explanation here is based on the case that Windows XP is installed in your 3.3.1 Starting the “Live Viewer 3”...
  • Page 27: Selecting The Network Connection Mode

    3. Using the Live Mode 3.3 Quick connection to the network (continued) 3.3.2 Selecting the network connection mode After starting the “Live Viewer 3”, the “Select the Network Connection” screen comes up. Select the network connection that you would like to use. There are 3 options in the menu. •...
  • Page 28 3. Using the Live Mode 3.3 Quick connection to the network (continued) n A network connection was not established. The screen is displayed in the case that the projector is not connected with a LAN cable to your PC when the wired LAN is selected. Be sure that the projector is connected with a LAN cable to your PC.
  • Page 29 3. Using the Live Mode 3.3 Quick connection to the network (continued) Selecting the My Connection Select [My Connection] and click [Connect]. If you select the My Connection, the PC is connected to the projector through the network by using the profile data that is pre- assigned to My Connection.
  • Page 30 3. Using the Live Mode 3.3 Quick connection to the network (continued) n Are you sure you want to connect the selected projector? The message is appeared when the wireless adapter you selected is already used for another network connection. •...
  • Page 31: Connecting To The Network

    3. Using the Live Mode 3.3 Quick connection to the network (continued) 3.3.3 Connecting to the network There are some options to connect to the network. • Enter PassCode • Configure Manually • Select From List Select one of them to meet your requirement. Enter PassCode If you want to use the Passcode for network connection, select [Enter PassCode] and click [Next].
  • Page 32: Passcord Connection

    3. Using the Live Mode 3.4 Passcode connection The unique Passcode system brings you very quick and simple connection to the network. The Passcode is a code that expresses the network setting in the projector. If you input the code in the “Live Viewer 3” in your PC, the network setting in the projector and PC can be matched and the connection will be established immediately.
  • Page 33 3. Using the Live Mode 3.4 Passcode connection (continued) Method 2 1) Turn on the projector, and make sure that the projector image is on screen. 2) Press the MENU button on the remote control or the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons on the projector to show the menu on screen.
  • Page 34: Entering The Passcode

    3. Using the Live Mode 3.4 Passcode connection (continued) 3.4.2 Entering the Passcode If you select [Enter PassCode] at the item 3.3.3, the “Please enter the PassCode” screen is displayed. Please enter the Passcode divided 4-digit each in 3 boxes (total 12-digit). Example PASSCODE: 1234 - 5678 - 9ABC After entering the Passcode, click [Connect] to start the connection to the projector.
  • Page 35 3. Using the Live Mode 3.4 Passcode connection (continued) n A network connection could not be established. Windows prevented network configuration changes. You may log in the Windows under User authority. Click [OK], then the “Live Viewer 3” main menu is displayed even though the network is not established.
  • Page 36 3. Using the Live Mode 3.4 Passcode connection (continued) n A Network Configuration Conflict exists. The message comes up when the network connection mode you set in the PC does not match with the mode of the projector. Please verify your network configuration setting on the projector and PC.
  • Page 37: Configuring Manually

    3. Using the Live Mode 3.4 Passcode connection (continued) 3.4.3 Configuring manually After you input the Passcode (34), you are required to input the network setting manually if you use any encryption code or your unique SSID or Subnet mask except Class A/B/C.
  • Page 38 3. Using the Live Mode 3.4 Passcode connection (continued) The projector connected to an access point by a LAN cable 1) The setting on the access point. *1 Enter the following information. SSID : WirelessAccessPoint (example) Encryption: WEP64bit (example) Encryption key *2: ********** (example) 2) The setting on the projector.
  • Page 39 3. Using the Live Mode 3.4 Passcode connection (continued) The projector connected to an access point by the wireless LAN 1) Enter the following information that is set in the projector. *1 SSID *2: wireless (example) Encryption: WEP64bit (example) Encryption key *3: ********** (example) Subnet mask *4: 255.255.255.128 (example) 2) Click [Connect].
  • Page 40 3. Using the Live Mode 3.4 Passcode connection (continued) Wired LAN 1) Enter the following information for the projector. Subnet mask *1: 255.255.255.128 (example) 2) Click [Connect]. 3) The network connection will be established. Proceed to the item 3.6 Confirm the connection to your destination.
  • Page 41: Manual Configuration

    3. Using the Live Mode 3.5 Manual configuration There are 3 options for the manual configuration. • Profile (below) • History (42) • Configure Network Settings Manually (43) 3.5.1 Profile connection Selecting a profile data connect the network with the projector. It is required to store the profile data in advance.
  • Page 42: History Connection

    3. Using the Live Mode 3.5 Manual configuration (continued) 3.5.2 History connection The “Live Viewer 3” can memory the network settings when connecting to the projector as a history record. After that, selecting a history record can quickly connect the network with the projector.
  • Page 43: Configuring Manually

    3. Using the Live Mode 3.5 Manual configuration (continued) 3.5.3 Configuring manually All setting for the network connection between the projector and PC is input manually. Select [Configure Network Settings Manually]. The information to be input manually is different, depending on how you want to connect the projector and PC.
  • Page 44 3. Using the Live Mode 3.5 Manual configuration (continued) Direct connection between the projector and PC (AdHoc mode) 1) Enter the following information that is set in the projector. *1 SSID: wireless (example) Encryption: WEP64bit (example) Encryption key *2: ********** (example) Mode: AD-HOC 2) Click [Next].
  • Page 45 3. Using the Live Mode 3.5 Manual configuration (continued) The projector connected to an access point by a LAN cable 1) The setting on the access point. *1 Enter the following information. SSID: WirelessAccessPoint (example) Encryption: WEP64bit (example) Encryption key *2: ********** (example) Mode: INFRASTRUCTURE 2) Click [Next].
  • Page 46 3. Using the Live Mode 3.5 Manual configuration (continued) The projector connected to an access point by the wireless LAN 1) The setting on the access point. *1 Enter the following information. SSID: WirelessAccessPoint (example) Encryption: WEP64bit (example) Encryption key *2: ********** (example) Mode: INFRASTRUCTURE 2) Click [Next].
  • Page 47 3. Using the Live Mode 3.5 Manual configuration (continued) Wired LAN 1) Enter the following information for the projector. *1 IP address : 192.168.1.10 (example) Subnet mask : 255.255.255.0 (example) 2) Click [Connect]. 3) The network connection will be established. Proceed to the item 3.6 Confirm the connection to your destination.
  • Page 48 3. Using the Live Mode 3.5 Manual configuration (continued) n Automatic connection failed. The reason is that the IP address set in the projector is the global address. Following the instruction by the network administrator, set the IP address and Subnet mask in the “Live Viewer 3”.
  • Page 49 3. Using the Live Mode 3.5 Manual configuration (continued) n Are you sure you want to connect the selected projector? The message is appeared when the wireless adapter you selected is already used for another network connection. • To connect, click [Yes]. Proceed to the 3.6 Confirm the connection to your destination.
  • Page 50: Confirm The Connection To Your Destination

    3. Using the Live Mode 3.6 Confirm the connection to your destination 3.6.1 Connection and transmission When the network connection is established, the “Connection to Projector successful” screen is displayed. Make sure that the right projector that you want to send your image to is selected, by checking the projector name and IP address shown in the screen.
  • Page 51 3. Using the Live Mode 3.6 Confirm the connection to your destination (continued) n A Slideshow is currently running on the projector that you are trying to display to. The projector you want to send your images to is in the Slide show mode in the PC-LESS Presentation.
  • Page 52: Connection Error

    3. Using the Live Mode 3.6 Confirm the connection to your destination (continued) 3.6.2 Connection error When the connection to the projector could not be established, an error message, “Network Connection not established”, will come up. Click [OK] then the “Live Viewer 3” main menu is displayed even though the network is not established.
  • Page 53: Setting The Live Mode

    3. Using the Live Mode 3.6 Confirm the connection to your destination (continued) 3.6.3 Setting the Live Mode This section is intended to explain how to switch to the Live Mode in the MIU on the projector, by using the remote control or a web browser software. From Web Remote Control on a web browser 1) Click [LIVE MODE] button.
  • Page 54: Start The "Live Viewer 3

    3. Using the Live Mode 3.7 Start the “Live Viewer 3” When you get the connection between your projector and PC, the “Live Viewer 3” main menu will be shown on the PC screen. On the main menu you can configure the settings and operate the functions to send your images to the projector in the Live Mode.
  • Page 55 3. Using the Live Mode 3.7 Start the “Live Viewer 3” (continued) e Hold button The image on screen is temporally frozen. The last image before the button is clicked is remained on screen. You can revise the image data on your PC without showing it on the projector’s screen.
  • Page 56: Displaying The Status

    3. Using the Live Mode 3.7 Start the “Live Viewer 3” (continued) 3.7.2 Displaying the status 1) Indicator The indicator shows the following status. Indicator Status Note The network connection to the projector is Not connected not established yet. The network connection is established, but Hold the image transmissions on hold.
  • Page 57: Switching The Display Mode

    3. Using the Live Mode 3.7 Start the “Live Viewer 3” (continued) 3.7.3 Switching the display mode The “Live Viewer 3” has the Single PC mode and Multi PC mode. The modes can be switched on the main menu. 1) Click the button on the main menu.
  • Page 58: Option Menu

    3. Using the Live Mode 3.7 Start the “Live Viewer 3” (continued) 3.7.4 Option menu Clicking the Option button displays the option menu on screen. q Optimize Performance The “Live Viewer 3” captures PC screen in JPEG data and sends the JPEG data to the projector.
  • Page 59 3. Using the Live Mode 3.7 Start the “Live Viewer 3” (continued) e Presenter Mode In the Single PC mode, the projector can be occupied by one PC and can block an access from any other PC, if the Presenter mode is selected in the “Live Viewer 3”.
  • Page 60: Profile Data

    3. Using the Live Mode 3.8 Profile data 3.8.1 Outline of Profile data The network setting to connect the projector and PC can be stored as a profile data. Once the data is stored, all you need to do is to select the data to connect to the network.
  • Page 61: Editing Profile Data

    3. Using the Live Mode 3.8 Profile data (continued) 3.8.3 Editing Profile data If necessary, the profile data can be edited on the Manual Configuration screen. (41) 1) Select [Profile], and select one of the data listed in the window. 2) Click [Edit].
  • Page 62: Registering My Connection

    3. Using the Live Mode 3.8 Profile data (continued) 3.8.4 Registering My Connection One of the profile data, which is often used, can be registered as the My Connection profile data. Once the data is registered, all you need to do is to select the My Connection to connect to the network.
  • Page 63 3. Using the Live Mode 3.8 Profile data (continued) Also, you can register a profile data to My Connection, when the network connection is established. When it is established, the “Connection to Projector successful” screen is displayed. (50) If you wish to use the current connection setting for My Connection, check in the box for [Register this setting to My Connection].
  • Page 64: Management With Web Browser Software

    4. Management with Web browser software 4. Management with Web browser software This projector is equipped with the following network functions by using a web browser software. Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser You can change the settings of or control the projector via a network by using a web browser from a PC that is connected to the same network.
  • Page 65: Configuring And Controlling The Projector Via A Web Browser

    4. Management with Web browser software 4.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser You can adjust or control the projector via a network from a web browser on a PC that is connected to the same network. NOTE •...
  • Page 66 4. Management with Web browser software 4.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (Continued) When configuring or controlling the projector via a web browser, an ID and password are required. There are two types of IDs, Administrator ID and User ID. The following chart describes the differences between Administrator and User IDs.
  • Page 67: Logon

    4. Management with Web browser software 4.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (Continued) 4.1.1 Logon Refer to the following for configuring or controlling the projector via a web browser. Example: If the IP address of the projector is set to 192.168.1.10: 1) Enter “http://192.168.1.10/”...
  • Page 68: Network Information

    4. Management with Web browser software 4.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (Continued) 4.1.2 Network Information All screen drawings in this manual are shown when you logon with the Administrator ID. Any functions that are available only for the Administrator will not be shown when you logon with the User ID.
  • Page 69: Network Settings

    4. Management with Web browser software 4.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (Continued) 4.1.3 Network Settings Displays and configures network settings. Item Description Network Mode Select Network mode “Wired” or “Wireless”. IP Configuration Configures network settings. DHCP ON Enables DHCP.
  • Page 70 4. Management with Web browser software 4.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (Continued) Item Description Wireless Mode Select “AD-HOC” or “Infrastructure”. Select using channel between “1” and “11”. NOTE • Depending on the country where you are the channels may vary.
  • Page 71: Port Settings

    4. Management with Web browser software 4.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (Continued) 4.1.4 Port Settings Displays and configures communication port settings. Item Description Network Control Port1 Configures command control port 1 (Port:23). (Port:23) Port open Click [Enable] check box to use port 23.
  • Page 72: Mail Settings

    4. Management with Web browser software 4.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (Continued) 4.1.5 Mail Settings Displays and configures e-mail addressing settings. Item Description Click [Enable] check box to use the e-mail function. Send mail Configure the conditions for sending e-mail under the Alert Settings.
  • Page 73: Alert Settings

    4. Management with Web browser software 4.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (Continued) 4.1.6 Alert Settings Displays and configures failure & alert settings. Alert Item Description Cover Error The lamp cover has not been properly fixed. Fan Error The cooling fan is not operating.
  • Page 74 4. Management with Web browser software 4.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (Continued) The Alert Items are shown below. Setting Item Description Configures the time to alert. Alarm Time (Only Lamp Time Alarm and Filter Time Alarm.) SNMP Trap Click [Enable] check box to enable SNMP Trap alerts.
  • Page 75: Schedule Settings

    4. Management with Web browser software 4.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (Continued) 4.1.7 Schedule Settings Displays and configures schedule settings. Item Description Daily Configures the daily schedule. Sunday Configures the Sunday schedule. Monday Configures the Monday schedule. Tuesday Configures the Tuesday schedule.
  • Page 76 4. Management with Web browser software 4.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (Continued) The schedule settings are shown below. Item Description Schedule Click [Enable] check box to enable the schedule. Configures the month and date. Date (Month/Day) This item appears only when Specific date (No.
  • Page 77: Date/Time Settings

    4. Management with Web browser software 4.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (Continued) 4.1.8 Date/Time Settings Displays and configures the date and time settings. Item Description Current Date Configures the current date in year/month/day format. Current Time Configures the current time in hour:minute:second format.
  • Page 78 4. Management with Web browser software 4.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (Continued) Item Description Configures the time difference. Set the same time difference Time difference as the one set on your PC. If unsure, consult your IT manager.
  • Page 79: Security Settings

    4. Management with Web browser software 4.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (Continued) 4.1.9 Security Settings Displays and configures passwords and other security settings. Item Description Administrator authority Configures the Administrator ID and password. Configures the Administrator ID. Administrator ID The length of the text can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters.
  • Page 80 4. Management with Web browser software 4.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (Continued) Item Description Configures the Authentication password for the command Network Control control. Authentication Configures the Authentication password. The length of the Password text can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Re-enter Authentication Reenter the above password for verification.
  • Page 81: Projector Control

    4. Management with Web browser software 4.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (Continued) 4.1.10 Projector Control The items shown in the table below can be performed using the Projector Control menu. Select an item using the up and down arrow keys on the PC.
  • Page 82 4. Management with Web browser software 4.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (Continued) Item Description Image Aspect Selects the aspect setting. Over Scan Adjusts the over scan setting. V Position Adjusts the vertical position. H Position Adjusts the horizontal position.
  • Page 83 4. Management with Web browser software 4.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (Continued) Item Description Audio Volume Adjusts the volume setting. Speaker Turns the built-in speaker on/off. Audio-Computer1 Assigns the AUDIO-COMPUTER IN1 input port. Audio-Computer2 Assigns the AUDIO-COMPUTER IN2 input port. Audio-HDMI Assigns the AUDIO-HDMI input port.
  • Page 84 4. Management with Web browser software 4.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (Continued) Item Description Option Auto Search Turns the automatic signal search function on/off. Turns the automatic keystone distortion correction function Auto Keystone on/off. Auto on Turns the auto on function on/off.
  • Page 85 4. Management with Web browser software 4.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (Continued) The Service item in the Projector Control menu is shown only when you logon with the Administrator ID. The items shown in the table below can be performed using the Projector Control menu.
  • Page 86: Remote Control

    4. Management with Web browser software 4.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (Continued) 4.1.11 Remote Control You can use your Web browser to control the projector. • Do not attempt to control the projector with the projector’s remote control and via your Web browser at the same time.
  • Page 87 4. Management with Web browser software 4.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (Continued) The functions on PC-LESS PRESENTATION menu are assigned to the Web Remote Control screen. Item Description LIVE MODE Selecting this item sets the projector onto the “Live Mode”. Selecting this item sets the projector onto the “Thumbnail THUMBNAIL mode”.
  • Page 88: Projector Status

    4. Management with Web browser software 4.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (Continued) 4.1.12 Projector Status Displays and configures the current projector status. Item Description Error Status Displays the current error status Lamp Time Displays the usage time for the current lamp. Filter Time Displays the usage time for the current filter.
  • Page 89: Network Restart

    4. Management with Web browser software 4.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (Continued) 4.1.13 Network Restart Restarts the projector’s network connection. Item Description Restarts the projector’s network connection in order to Restart activate new configuration settings. NOTE •...
  • Page 90: E-Mail Alerts

    4. Management with Web browser software 4.2 E-mail Alerts The projector can automatically send an alert message to the specified e-mail addresses when the projector detects a certain condition that is requiring maintenance or detected an error. NOTE • Up to five e-mail addresses can be specified. •...
  • Page 91 4. Management with Web browser software 4.2 E-mail Alerts (Continued) 8) Click [Alert Settings] on the main menu to configure the E-mail Alerts settings. 9) Select and configure each alert item. Refer to the item 4.1.6 Alert Setting (73) for further information. 10) Click [Apply] button to save the settings.
  • Page 92: Projector Management Using Snmp

    4. Management with Web browser software 4.3 Projector Management using SNMP The SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) enables to manage the projector information, which is a failure or warning status, from the computer on the network. The SNMP management software will be required on the computer to use this function.
  • Page 93: Event Scheduling

    4. Management with Web browser software 4.4 Event Scheduling The scheduling function enables to setup scheduled events including power on / power off. It enables to be “self-management” projector. NOTE • You can schedule the following control events: Power ON/OFF, Input Source and Transferred Image Display.
  • Page 94 4. Management with Web browser software 4.4 Event Scheduling (Continued) Schedule Settings (75) Schedule settings can be configured from a web browser. Example: If the IP address of the projector is set to 192.168.1.10: 1) Enter “http://192.168.1.10/” into the address bar of the web browser. 2) Enter the Administrator ID and password and click [Logon].
  • Page 95 4. Management with Web browser software 4.4 Event Scheduling (Continued) Date/Time Settings (77) The Date/Time setting can be adjusted via a web browser. Example: If the IP address of the projector is set to 192.168.1.10: 1) Enter “http://192.168.1.10/” into the address bar of the web browser. 2) Enter the Administrator ID and Password and click [Logon].
  • Page 96: My Image (Still Image Transfer) Display

    Fig. 4.5 Still Image Transfer MY IMAGE transmission requires an exclusive application for your PC. You can download it from the Hitachi web site (http://hitachi.us/digitalmedia or http://www. hitachidigitalmedia.com). Refer to the manual for the application for instructions. To display the transferred image, select the MY IMAGE item in the MIU menu. For more information, please see the description of the MY IMAGE item of the MIU menu.
  • Page 97: Command Control Via The Network

    4. Management with Web browser software 4.6 Command Control via the Network You can configure and control the projector via the network using RS-232C commands. Communication Port The following two ports are assigned for the command control. TCP #23 TCP #9715 Command Control Settings (71) Configure the following items from a web browser when command control is used.
  • Page 98 4. Management with Web browser software 4.6 Command Control via the Network (Continued) When the authentication setting is enabled, the following settings are required. (79) 7) Click [Security Settings] on the main menu. 8) Click [Network Control] and enter the desired authentication password. * See NOTE.
  • Page 99: Command Format

    4. Management with Web browser software 4.6 Command Control via the Network (Continued) Command Format Command formats differ among the different communication ports. ● TCP #23 You can use the RS-232C commands without any changes. The reply data format is the same as the RS-232C commands. However, the following reply will be sent back in the event of authentication failure when authentication is enabled.
  • Page 100 4. Management with Web browser software 4.6 Command Control via the Network (Continued) Reply Data format The connection ID (the data is same as the connection ID data on the sending data format) is attached to the RS-232C commands reply data. <ACK reply>...
  • Page 101 4. Management with Web browser software 4.6 Command Control via the Network (Continued) Automatic Connection Break The TCP connection will be automatically disconnected after there is no communication for 30 seconds after being established. Authentication The projector does not accept commands without authentication success when authentication is enabled.
  • Page 102: Pc-Less Presentation

    5. PC-LESS Presentation 5. PC-LESS Presentation 5.1 Outline of the PC-LESS Presentation The PC-LESS Presentation reads image data from storage media inserted into SD CARD slot or USB STORAGE port and displays the image on the following modes. The PC-LESS Presentation can be operated on the OSD menu in the projector screen or via a web browser software in your PC connected to the projector through the network.
  • Page 103 5. PC-LESS Presentation 5.1 Outline of the PC-LESS Presentation (continued) Directory Tree Mode [Supported storage media] • SD memory card • USB memory (USB memory type, USB hard disk and USB card reader type) NOTE • USB memory reader (adapter) that has more than 1 USB slot is not supported (if the adapter is acknowledged as multiple devices connected).
  • Page 104: Thumbnail Mode

    5. PC-LESS Presentation 5.2 Thumbnail mode The Thumbnail mode displays the images stored in an SD or USB storage media in thumbnail screen. Maximum 12 images are displayed in a screen. If you wish, you can jump into the Full Screen Mode or Slide Show mode, after you select some images in the Thumbnail mode.
  • Page 105 5. PC-LESS Presentation 5.2 Thumbnail mode (continued) 6) Use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons to select the PC-LESS PRESENTATION, and push the ► cursor button. 7) Use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons to select the THUMBNAIL, and push the ► cursor button to perform it. The picture in Fig. 5.2 will be on screen. from a web browser software 1) Save JEPG or other supported files (103) into root directory in a SD or USB storage media.
  • Page 106: Operating By Buttons Or Keys

    5. PC-LESS Presentation 5.2 Thumbnail mode (continued) 5.2.2 Operating by buttons or keys You can control the images in the thumbnail screen with the remote control or keypad or a web browser software. The following functions can be supported while the thumbnail is displayed. Button operation Functions The keypad on...
  • Page 107: Operation On The Thumbnail Menu

    5. PC-LESS Presentation 5.2 Thumbnail mode (continued) 5.2.3 Operation on the Thumbnail menu At the right side of the Thumbnail screen, you can find the Thumbnail menu. 1) PC-LESS PRESENTATION MENU: Move the cursor to the PC-LESS PRESENTATION menu, and push the ► cursor button on the remote control or projector, or [RIGHT] on the Web Remote Control.
  • Page 108: Full Screen Mode

    5. PC-LESS Presentation 5.3 Full Screen Mode The Full Screen Mode (Fig. 5.3) shows a full display image. To make full screen display, press the ENTER button on remote control or the INPUT button on Keypad or click [ENTER] button in the Web Remote Control when the image file is selected on the Thumbnail Mode or Directory Tree View.
  • Page 109 5. PC-LESS Presentation 5.3 Full Screen Mode (continued) You can display the image file with your desired size. 1) Select the DISPLAY SIZE in PC-LESS PRESENTATION menu. 2) Press the ENTER button on the remote control or ► button on the Keypad or RIGHT button on the Web Remote Control.
  • Page 110: Slide Show Mode

    5. PC-LESS Presentation 5.4 Slide Show Mode You can play the Slide show with the projector menu. Select the SLIDE SHOW on PC-LESS PRESENTATION menu and press the ENTER / ► button on the remote control or ► button on Keypad. Then Slide show will start. You can also play the Slide show by clicking [SLIDE SHOW] button in the Web Remote Control.
  • Page 111 5. PC-LESS Presentation 5.4 Slide Show Mode (continued) You can play the Slide show at your desired configuration. Configure the SLIDE SHOW items in THUMBNAIL. 1) START # : Set the beginning number of the Slide show. 2) STOP # : Set the end number of the Slide show.
  • Page 112: Directory Tree View

    5. PC-LESS Presentation 5.5 Directory Tree View You can display the directory with the projector menu. Select the DIRECTORY on the PC-LESS PRESENTATION menu. And press the ENTER / ► button on the remote control or ► button on Keypad. Then directory will be displayed.
  • Page 113 5. PC-LESS Presentation 5.5 Directory Tree View (continued) The following operations can be accessible while directory is displayed. Button operation The keypad Web Remote Functions The remote on the in web browser control projector software. Moves selected item upward or ▲/▼...
  • Page 114 5. PC-LESS Presentation 5.5 Directory Tree View (continued) [File information display] In the Directory Tree View screen, the following information is shown as the File information. Picture file (still picture) - File format (“JPEG Image”, “PNG Image” or “BMP Image”) - Time stamp (When file is created) - File size (Size of File) - Image size (File resolution)
  • Page 115: Pc-Less Presentation" Error Message

    5. PC-LESS Presentation 5.6 “PC-LESS Presentation” error message Error message is displayed at a specific condition while “PC-LESS Presentation” mode. It appears at the bottom and the gray area of screen. Fig. 5.6 “PC-LESS Presentation” error message “PC-LESS Presentation” error message list Error message Error content Display mode...
  • Page 116: Playlist

    5. PC-LESS Presentation 5.7 Playlist The Playlist is a DOS format text file, which decides the order of displayed still image files or moving image files in the thumbnail or the slide show. The playlist file name is “imagelistdir.txt”. It is created in each folder when the PC-LESS Presentation is displayed.
  • Page 117: Troubleshooting

    6. Troubleshooting 6. Troubleshooting Reference Problem Likely Cause Things to Check Page Number The projector is not turned Is the projector’s lamp on? No image The projector’s input source Is the projector switched to *17, 18 isn’t switched to MIU. MIU? Check both the PC and projector’s network settings.
  • Page 118 6. Troubleshooting 6. Troubleshooting (Continued) Reference Problem Likely Cause Things to Check Page Number The projector isn’t capable Switching the priority to of relaying dynamic images ‘Transmission Speed’ under The projected such as PowerPoint® the options menu may help image is animation at full speed.
  • Page 119 6. Troubleshooting 6. Troubleshooting (Continued) Reference Problem Likely Cause Things to Check Page Number No information is Select either Thumbnail shown after mass The mode setting is not mode or Directory mode 104, 112 storage device is renewed after the device is again, showing PC-LESS set on Thumbnail or set.
  • Page 120: Specifications

    7. Specifications 7. Specifications Item Specifications File format JPEG, PNG, Bitmap and MPEG4 Control software Dedicated PC application and Web browser Corresponding TCP/IP, DHCP client and HTTP server protocol Wireless LAN (IEEE802.11b/g) Network (Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure modes) Ethernet (100Base-TX/10Base-T) Security WEP (64/128bit), WPA-PSK/PSK2 (TKIP/AES), SSID OS: Windows 2000 Professional (Service Pack4) Windows XP Home Edition...
  • Page 121: Warranty And After-Sales Service

    8. Warranty and after-sales service 8. Warranty and after-sales service If a problem occurs with the equipment, please read “6. Troubleshooting” (117) section first and review all suggested check points. After that, please contact your dealer or service company, if you still have the problem. They will tell you what warranty condition is applied.

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