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1. Introduction
This protocol manual describes the basic configuration and basic operations of various commands used
for projector. Projector can be controlled using the commands provided in “Appendix”. Using an external
CONTROLLER , etc., inputs can be switched and the power can also be turned on and off. In the follow-
ing paragraphs, “CONTROLLER” means an external device such as a PC which controls projector using
these commands.
for projector. Projector can be controlled using the commands provided in “Appendix”. Using an external
CONTROLLER , etc., inputs can be switched and the power can also be turned on and off. In the follow-
ing paragraphs, “CONTROLLER” means an external device such as a PC which controls projector using
these commands.
2. Operating the Projector from a Computer
2-1. Accessing the Projector from a Computer
You can check the present status of the projector on a computer display and control the projector from a
computer.
Confirm that the projector and computer are connected to the router/hub with the LAN cables, then turn
on the projector, computer and router/hub.
computer.
Confirm that the projector and computer are connected to the router/hub with the LAN cables, then turn
on the projector, computer and router/hub.
1.
Start Internet Explorer 5.0 (or later versions) on your computer.
2.
Type “http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (the IP address of the projector)” as the “Address”, then press the
ENTER key on your keyboard.
You can check the IP address of the projector using the INFORMATION menu.
Enter the IP address here.
ENTER key on your keyboard.
You can check the IP address of the projector using the INFORMATION menu.
Enter the IP address here.
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2-2. Checking the Status of the Projector
Click “Information”. You can check the information and present status of the projector on a computer
display. You can check the information and status in the window, but you cannot change the settings.
display. You can check the information and status in the window, but you cannot change the settings.
INFORMATION
The present status of the projector is displayed.
The present status of the projector is displayed.
MENU
The present settings of the projector are displayed.
The present settings of the projector are displayed.
2-3. Controlling the Projector from a Computer
Click “Control”. You can perform various adjustments and settings of the projector on a computer
display.
The functions of the buttons in the windows are the same as those on the remote supplied with the
projector.
display.
The functions of the buttons in the windows are the same as those on the remote supplied with the
projector.
The present setting status is indicated.
If you change the setting using the remote, click “Refresh” at the upper right-hand corner of the window
to update the status.
If you change the setting using the remote, click “Refresh” at the upper right-hand corner of the window
to update the status.
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2-4. Setting Up the Projector
Click “Setup”. The Password Properties dialog box appears. The name of the “User” account is preset
without a password to “root” at the factory. You can set the owner information, etc.
Click “Apply” at the lower part of each window to update the projector to the data input in each window.
without a password to “root” at the factory. You can set the owner information, etc.
Click “Apply” at the lower part of each window to update the projector to the data input in each window.
2-4-1. Owner and Projector Information
Click “Owner Information”.
Owner
Enter owner information.
Enter owner information.
Projector
Enter the location of the projector.
Enter the location of the projector.
Memo
Enter a memo, if required.
Enter a memo, if required.
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2-4-2. Network Settings
Click “Network”.
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Normally, set “Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP)”. If you select “Specify an IP address”, set the
necessary items.
Normally, set “Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP)”. If you select “Specify an IP address”, set the
necessary items.
2-4-3. Setting Passwords for “Administrator” and “User”
Click “Password”. You can set passwords for each “Administrator” and “User”.
The name of the “Administrator” account is preset to “root” at the factory. It cannot be changed.
The name of the “Administrator” account is preset to “root” at the factory. It cannot be changed.
2-4-4. Advanced Setting
Click “Advanced Menu” to display the Advertisement button, PJ Talk button and SNMP button. These
settings are mainly for professional use. These contents are indicated by the PROTOCOL manual.
settings are mainly for professional use. These contents are indicated by the PROTOCOL manual.
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