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CP-WU5500/CP-WX5500/CP-X5550
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User's Manual (detailed)
Network Guide
Thank you for purchasing this product.
This manual is intended to explain only the network function. For proper use of this
product, please refer to this manual and the other manuals for this product.
WARNING
product. After reading them, store them in a safe place for future reference.
Features
This projector has the network function that brings you the following main features.
ü Network Presentation : allows the projector to project computer images transmitted
through a network. (&78)
ü Web Control : allows you to monitor and control the projector through a network from a
computer. (&38)
ü My Image : allows the projector to store up to four still images and project them. (&82)
ü Messenger : allows the projector to display text sent from a computer through a network.
(&83)
ü Network Bridge : allows you to control an external device through the projector from a
computer. (&86)
NOTE
• The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
• The illustrations in this manual are for illustrative purposes. They may differ
slightly from your projector.
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  • Page 1: Lcd Projector

    LCD Projector CP-WU5500/CP-WX5500/CP-X5550 CP-WU5505/CP-WX5505/CP-X5555 User's Manual (detailed) Network Guide Thank you for purchasing this product. This manual is intended to explain only the network function. For proper use of this product, please refer to this manual and the other manuals for this product.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents & Caution ..................4 1. Network Function ..............5 1.1 Web Control ....................5 1.2 Network Presentation ................. 6 1.3 My Image Function ..................7 1.4 Messenger Function ................... 8 1.5 Network Bridge Function ................9 1.6 Other Functions ..................10 1.6.1 E-mail Alerts ........................
  • Page 3 Contents & ® 3.2 Crestron e-Control .................. 69 3.2.1 Main window ........................71 3.2.2 Tools window ........................73 3.2.3 Info window ........................75 3.2.4 Help Desk window ......................76 3.2.5 Emergency Alert ......................77 4. Network Presentation ............. 78 4.1 Outline ...................... 78 4.2 Display Mode .

  • Page 4: Caution

    Caution Caution To use the wireless network function of this projector, the designated USB wire- less adapter sold as an option is required. For precautions according to the stan- dards and laws, refer to the documents that come with the adapter. [Restriction on plugging and unplugging the USB wireless adapter] Before you insert or pull out the USB wireless adapter from the projector, turn off the power of the projector and pull out the power cord’s plug from the outlet.

  • Page 5: Network Function

    1. Network Function 1. Network Function This chapter describes the outline of network function. 1.1 Web Control Connecting the projector and the computer via the network, remote control and status monitoring of the projector can be performed by Web browser. Two types of interface, ”Projector Web Control”...

  • Page 6: Network Presentation

    1. Network Function 1.2 Network Presentation The projector can display or play back the computer screen images and audio data that are transmitted through the network. To use Network Presentation, an exclusive application, "LiveViewer" is required. The following application is required to use Network Presentation. Application ®...

  • Page 7: My Image Function

    1. Network Function 1.3 My Image Function The projector can display still images transferred via the network. It is possible to allocate up to 4 image files. MY IMAGE transmission requires an exclusive application for your computer. Use the application to transfer the image data. Transfer image data Display image data (ex.

  • Page 8: Messenger Function

    1. Network Function 1.4 Messenger Function The projector can display text data transferred via the network on the screen and play back audio data inside the projector. It is possible to store up to 12 text data. Transfer text data Display text data (ex.

  • Page 9: Network Bridge Function

    1. Network Function 1.5 Network Bridge Function This projector is equipped with the NETWORK BRIDGE function to perform mutual conversion of a network protocol and a serial interface. By making use of the NETWORK BRIDGE function, a computer connected to the projector via wireless or wired LAN is able to control an external device via RS-232C communication using the projector as a network terminal.

  • Page 10: Other Functions

    1. Network Function 1.6 Other Functions 1.6.1 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. (&90) 1.6.2 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.

  • Page 11: Connection To The Network

    2. Connection to the network 2. Connection to the network 2.1 System requirements The following equipments are required to connect the projector to your computer through the network. ■ Common The projector: 1 unit, Computer: 1 or more sets ■ Connecting device for the projector and the computer 1) For the wired connection *1 LAN cable (CAT-5e or greater): 1 piece 2) For the wireless connection *2...

  • Page 12: Connection Via Wired Lan

    2. Connection to the network Connection via wired LAN The connection via wired LAN is available. Set wired LAN for the projector by following the instructions of your network administrator when connecting to the existing network. Connection setup of Wired LAN 1) Connect the projector to the computer via a hub with a LAN cable (CAT-5e or higher).
  • Page 13 2. Connection to the network [About IP address] ■ Setting manually The Network address portion of the IP address setting on your computer must be the same as the setting on the projector. Also, the entire IP address on the computer must not overlap with that of the other devices on the same network, including the projector.

  • Page 14: Connection Via Wireless Lan

    2. Connection to the network Connection via wireless LAN Connection via wireless LAN is available with option parts, USB wireless adapter (USB-WL-11N). Wireless LAN has two types of connection, Simple Access Point and Infrastructure. Fig. 2.4.a Without an access point communication (Simple Access Point) Fig.
  • Page 15 2. Connection to the network NOTE • The same network address cannot be used for both wireless LAN and wired LAN. • Communication speed of the projector may be deteriorated in Simple Access Point mode depending on the number of connected devices. •...

  • Page 16: Connection In Simple Access Point Mode

    2. Connection to the network 2.4.1 Connection in Simple Access Point Mode Set the following when connecting the projector and the computer in Simple Access Point mode. Projector setting [Restriction on plugging and unplugging the USB wireless adapter] Before you insert or pull out the USB wireless adapter from the projector, turn off the power of the projector and pull out the power cord’s plug from the outlet.

  • Page 17: Connection In Infrastructure Mode

    2. Connection to the network 2.4.2 Connection in Infrastructure Mode Set the following when connecting the projector and the computer in Infrastructure mode. Projector setting [Restriction on plugging and unplugging the USB wireless adapter] Before you insert or pull out the USB wireless adapter from the projector, turn off the power of the projector and pull out the power cord’s plug from the outlet.
  • Page 18 2. Connection to the network Connection in Infrastructure Mode (continued) SSID SCAN LIST function The connection can be set up by selecting from SSID SCAN LIST without setting SSID and ENCRYPTION in WIRELESS SETUP. The procedure of connecting by SSID SCAN LIST is as follows. 1) Select SSID SCAN LIST in WIRELESS SETUP on NETWORK - NETWORK SETUP.

  • Page 19: Applications

    2. Connection to the network 2.5 Applications The latest version of the application software can be downloaded from the website below. http://www.hitachi-america.us/projectors http://www.hitachidigitalmedia.com/ http://www.hitachi-dm.cn/ http://www.hitachi.co.jp/proj/ For iOS/Android Network Presentation software, refer to the URL below for details and downloads of Projector Quick Connection.
  • Page 20 2. Connection to the network [System Requirements for Applications] (continued) Application Hardware and Software LiveViewer [Mac] Mac OSX 10.5 Mac OSX 10.6 Mac OSX 10.7 Mac OSX 10.8 Hard disk space: 15MB or higher NOTE • Only for Intel version. Power Mac is not supported. •...

  • Page 21: Network Menu

    2. Connection to the network 2.6 NETWORK Menu Remember that incorrect network settings on this projector may cause trouble on the network. Be sure to consult with your network administrator before connecting to an existing access point on your network. Select “NETWORK”...
  • Page 22 2. Connection to the network Item Description Selecting this item displays the dialog for viewing the wireless and wired LAN settings. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to switch the page. The first page shows the wireless LAN settings. The second page is for the wired LAN settings, and the third page is for common setting item.
  • Page 23 2. Connection to the network Item Description The following information is displayed. ･ PASSCODE ･ IP ADDRESS ･ SUBNET MASK ･ DEFAULT GATEWAY ･ DNS SERVER ･ MAC ADDRESS WIRED INFORMATION Passcord enables the projector and the computer to be connected to the network easily when using Network Presentation.
  • Page 24 2. Connection to the network Item Description Configures wireless network. Setting values are saved after selecting "APPLY". NOTE • Setting values are not saved if Menu dissapears before selecting "APPLY". • Be sure to execute "APPLY" after changing the settings. NETWORK Switches between SIMPLE ACCESS POINT and SETUP...
  • Page 25 2. Connection to the network Item Description Searches available wireless network and displays the list of SSID. You can select SSID to connect from the list. (1) SSID on available wireless network is displayed after selecting SSID SCAN LIST and press the ►...
  • Page 26 2. Connection to the network Item Description Icon Description The projector is connecting to the wireless network. The wireless network is encrypted. The intensity of radio wave. (2) Select SSID that you want to connect and press the ► or ENTER button. The display to enter the encryption key appears if SSID is encrypted.
  • Page 27 2. Connection to the network Item Description (3) The OSD below is displayed while the connection is in progress. The keys other than RESET button are not available while the connection is in progress. The connection process is interrupted when pressing the RESET button.
  • Page 28 2. Connection to the network Item Description SSID SCAN LIST (continued) This function is not available in SIMPLE ACCESS POINT mode. Configures whether IP address is automatically obtained or not. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to turn DHCP on/off. DHCP ON  OFF This function is not available in SIMPLE ACCESS NETWORK POINT mode.
  • Page 29 2. Connection to the network Item Description Configures the DNS server address. Enter the DNS server address. This function is not available in SIMPLE ACCESS POINT mode. SERVER NOTE This setting cannot be obtained automatically. Configures SSID for wireless network. [SIMPLE ACCESS POINT] Enter SSID by using software keyboard.
  • Page 30 2. Connection to the network Item Description Configures SSID BROADCAST. SSID Set this function to OFF when making SSID BROADCAST of a projector not to be displayed in wireless connection list of the computer. Select the encryption method to be used. WPA2-PSK(AES) ...
  • Page 31 2. Connection to the network Item Description Configures wired network. Setting values are saved after selecting "APPLY" NOTE ・Setting values are not saved if Menu dissapears before selecting "APPLY". ・Be sure to execute " APPLY " after changing the settings. Configures whether IP address is automatically obtained or not.
  • Page 32 2. Connection to the network Item Description When you get the time via the network, specify SNTP server with IP address or domain name. Up to 255 characters can be entered for domain name. They are entered by using software keyboard. SNTP Refer to PROJECTOR NAME(&33) for how to use SERVER...
  • Page 33 2. Connection to the network Item Description Any name can be set to the projector to identify it on the network. (1) Select the PROJECTOR NAME and press the ► button. The PROJECTOR NAME dialog will be displayed. Use displayed software keyboard to enter PROJECTOR NAME.
  • Page 34 2. Connection to the network Item Description Selecting this item displays the MY IMAGE menu. Use the application to transfer the image data. It can be downloaded from the web site. Refer to 5. My Image Function (&82) for the details of MY IMAGE.
  • Page 35 2. Connection to the network Item Description Use the ▲/▼ buttons to turn the AMX Device Discovery on/off. ON  OFF AMX D.D. When ON is selected, the projector can be (AMX Device detected by controllers of AMX connected Discovery) to the same network.
  • Page 36 To use Network Presentation, an exclusive application is required. It can be installed from the bundled application CD. You can also download the latest version and relevant information from the Hitachi website. Refer to 4. Network Presentation (&78) for the details of Network Presentation.
  • Page 37 2. Connection to the network Item Description • To change from Single PC mode to Multi PC mode, press the ► button to choose OK in the dialog and press the ENTER or INPUT button. The display mode is changed. •...

  • Page 38: Web Control

    3. Web Control 3. Web Control You can adjust or control the projector via a network from a web browser on a computer connected to the same network. ■Projector Web Control You can control the projector, collect the status such as lamp time, and set e-mail or schedule, etc.
  • Page 39 3. Web Control NOTE • Crestron e-Control is created using Flash . You need to install ® ® Adobe Flash Player on your computer to use Crestron e-Control . Crestron ® ® ® e-Control is not displayed in a web browser that does not support Flash ®...

  • Page 40: Projector Web Control

    3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control 3.1.1 Login To use the Projector Web Control function, you need to login with your user name and password. Below are the factory default settings for user name and password. Login window User name Administrator Password ...

  • Page 41: Network Information

    3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control (continued) 3.1.2 Network Information Displays the projector’s current network configuration settings. Item Description Common Information Displays information common to both wireless and wired LAN. Projector Name Displays the projector name settings. Wireless Information Displays the current settings of wireless LAN.

  • Page 42: Network Settings

    3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control (continued) 3.1.3 Network Settings Displays and configures network settings. Item Description Common Setup Configures the settings common to wireless and wired LAN. Wireless Network Switches ON/OFF of wireless network function. Configures the name of the projector. The length of the Projector Name can be up to 64 alphanumeric characters.
  • Page 43 3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control - Network Settings (continued) Item Description Common Setup Configures the settings common to wireless and wired LAN. (continued) Configures the Crestron setting to detect the projector from the controllers of Crestron connected to the same network. Crestron For the details of Crestron, visit the Crestron web site.
  • Page 44 3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control - Network Settings (continued) Item Description Wireless Setup Configures the wireless LAN settings. (continued) Simple Access Point Configures Simple Access Point mode. settings IP Configuration Configures network settings. IP Address Configures the IP address. Subnet Mask Subnet mask of the projector is fixed to 255.255.255.0.
  • Page 45 3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control - Network Settings (continued) Item Description Wireless Setup Configures the wireless LAN settings. (continued) Infrastructure Configures Infrastructure mode. settings IP Configuration Configures network settings. DHCP ON Enables DHCP. DHCP OFF Disables DHCP. IP Address Configures the IP address when DHCP is disabled. Subnet Configures the subnet mask when DHCP is disabled.
  • Page 46 3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control - Network Settings (continued) Item Description Wired Setup Configures the wired LAN settings. IP Configuration Configures network settings. DHCP ON Enables DHCP. DHCP OFF Disables DHCP. IP Address Configures the IP address when DHCP is disabled. Subnet Mask Configures the subnet mask when DHCP is disabled.

  • Page 47: Port Settings

    3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control (continued) 3.1.4 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 the [Enable] check box to use port 23. Click the [Enable] check box when authentication is required Authentication for this port.
  • Page 48 3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control - Port Settings (continued) Item Description SNMP Port Configures the mib file port. Port open Click the [Enable] check box to use SNMP. Configures the destination of the SNMP Trap in IP format. •...

  • Page 49: Mail Settings

    3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control (continued) 3.1.5 Mail Settings Displays and configures e-mail addressing settings. Item Description Click the [Enable] check box to use the e-mail function. Configure the Send Mail conditions for sending e-mail under the Alert Settings. Selects the authenticaton method.
  • Page 50 3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control - Mail Settings (continued) Item Description Configures the sender e-mail address. Sender E-mail address The length of the sender e-mail address can be up to 255 alphanumeric characters. Configures the e-mail address of up to five recipients. You can also specify the [to] or [cc] for each address.

  • Page 51: Alert Settings

    3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control (continued) 3.1.6 Alert Settings Displays and configures failure & alert settings. Notification such as e-mail and SNMP trap can be set regarding the following errors/warnings. 　･Cover Error 　･Fan Error 　･Lamp Error 　･Temp Error 　･Air Flow Error 　･Cold Error 　･Filter Error...
  • Page 52 3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control - Alert Settings (continued) The Alert Items are shown below. Item Description Configures the time to alert. Alarm Time (Only Lamp Time Alarm and Filter Time Alarm.) SNMP Trap Click the [Enable] check box to enable SNMP Trap alerts. Click the [Enable] check box to enable e-mail alerts.

  • Page 53: Schedule Settings

    3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control (continued) 3.1.7 Schedule Settings Displays and configures schedule settings. NOTE • Be sure to set the date and time before enabling scheduled events. ( & • Refer to 8.3 Event Scheduling for the details of schedule settings.
  • Page 54 3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control - Schedule Settings (continued) Item Description Select the checkbox of the schedule to execute. Schedule Select the program. The detail of the event registered in each program can be confirmed in the program list displayed at Program the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 55 3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control - Schedule Settings (continued) 2) Program Edit The current event settings are displayed on the list. To add additional functions and events, set the following items. NOTE • A maximum of 16 programs of schedule can be set.
  • Page 56 3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control - Schedule Settings (continued) Item Description Messenger TEXT-OFF TEXT-1 TEXT-2 TEXT-3 TEXT-4 TEXT-5 Configures the parameters for Messenger data display. TEXT-6 TEXT-7 TEXT-8 TEXT-9 TEXT-10 TEXT-11 TEXT-12 Eco Mode NORMAL Configures the parameters for eco mode switching. Blank Configures the parameters for blank screen on/off control.

  • Page 57: Date/Time Settings

    3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control (continued) 3.1.8 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. Click the [ON] check box to enable daylight savings time and Daylight Savings Time set the following items.
  • Page 58 3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control - Date/Time Settings (continued) Item Description Configures the time difference. Set the same time difference Time difference as the one set on your computer. If unsure, consult your IT manager. Configures the SNTP server address in IP format. •...

  • Page 59: Security Settings

    3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control (continued) 3.1.9 Security Settings Displays and configures passwords and other security settings. Item Description User Account Configures the user name and password. Configures the user name. User name The length of the text can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters.
  • Page 60 3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control - Security Settings (continued) Item Description SNMP Configures the community name if SNMP is used. Configures the community name. The length of the text can Community name be up to 64 alphanumeric characters. Click the [Apply] button to save the settings.

  • Page 61: Projector Control

    3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control (continued) 3.1.10 Projector Control Operations of the projector can be performed with the items on the screen. The categories of the items are shown in the main menu. Most of the items have a submenu. Refer to the table below for details.
  • Page 62 3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control - Projector Control (continued) Item WINDOW CONFIGURATION - OFF / PbyP / PinP Click the [Apply] button to execute after selecting the display mode (OFF/ PbyP/ PinP) from the dropdown list. Click the [Edit] button to display the MAIN screen for detailed settings while PbyP or PinP display mode.
  • Page 63 3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control - Projector Control (continued) Item KEYSTONE V KEYSTONE KEYSTONE H PERFECT FIT SETUP - Corner Position/Line Distortion WARPING MODE MODE BLENDING LEVEL BLENDING REGION EDGE BLENDING CROPPING DIMMING LEVEL WHITE BALANCE GAIN WHITE BALANCE OFFSET ECO MODE LAMP &...
  • Page 64 3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control - Projector Control (continued) Item LANGUAGE Click the [Apply] button to switch the language on the Web screen according to the setting of the selected language in the projector. MENU POSITION V MENU POSITION H BLANK AUTO BLANK SCREEN...

  • Page 65: Remote Control

    3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control (continued) 3.1.11 Remote Control The functions on the bundled remote control are assigned to the Web Remote Control screen. Do not control the projector with the projector's remote control and via Web Remote Control at the same time.

  • Page 66: Projector Status

    3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control (continued) 3.1.12 Projector Status Displays the current settings and status of the projector. Item Description Error Status Displays the error status. Lamp Time Displays the usage time for the lamp. Filter Time Displays the usage time for the filter. Power Status Displays the power status.

  • Page 67: Network Restart

    3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control (continued) 3.1.13 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 • Restarting requires you to re-login in order to further control or configure the projector via a web browser.

  • Page 68: Connection Test

    3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control (continued) 3.1.14 Connection Test Checks if the network is connecting to DNS server or SNTP server, etc. Item Description Click the [Execute] button to test the connection after Destination IP Address entering IP address to connect to. Display example of the connection succeeded ：...

  • Page 69: Crestron E-Control

    3. Web Control ® 3.2 Crestron e-Control The Main window as shown above is displayed at first. However, if you have enabled User Password on the Tools window (&73), a dialog prompting you to enter the password as shown on the right will be displayed, and no operation is enabled until you have entered the password.
  • Page 70 3. Web Control ® 3.2 Crestron e-Control (continued) NOTE • In any of the following cases, the selection window does not appear but the Login window of the Projector Web Control is displayed. - Network Settings - Other Setup - Crestron e-Control is "Disable" (&46) - Network Settings - Common Setup - Crestron is "OFF"...

  • Page 71: Main Window

    3. Web Control ® 3.2 Crestron e-Control (continued) 3.2.1 Main window You can operate the basic controls of the projector on this screen. NOTE • If the projector is in the standby mode, only the [Power] button can be operated. 1 .
  • Page 72 3. Web Control ® 3.2 Crestron e-Control - Main window (continued) 3. Click a button and operate as follows. To show the hidden buttons, click the ◄ / ► icons at the left and right ends. Button Description Freeze Turns Freeze on/off. Contrast Adjusts the contrast setting.

  • Page 73: Tools Window

    3. Web Control ® 3.2 Crestron e-Control (continued) 3.2.2 Tools window ® Configures the settings between the projector and Crestron control system. Click the [Exit] button to return to the Main window. NOTE • If two-byte characters are used, the input text or numbers cannot be set correctly.

  • Page 74: Admin Password

    3. Web Control ® 3.2 Crestron e-Control - Tools window (continued) 2. Projector (continued) Configures the network settings of the projector. Item Description DHCP Enables DHCP. IP Address Configures the IP address when DHCP is disabled. Subnet Mask Configures the subnet mask when DHCP is disabled. Default Gateway Configures the default gateway when DHCP is disabled.

  • Page 75: Info Window

    3. Web Control ® 3.2 Crestron e-Control (continued) 3.2.3 Info window Displays the current settings and status of the projector. Click the [Exit] button to return to the Main window. 1. Projector Information Item Description Projector Name Displays the projector name settings. Location Displays the location name of the projector.

  • Page 76: Help Desk Window

    3. Web Control ® 3.2 Crestron e-Control (continued) 3.2.4 Help Desk window Sends/receives messages to/from the administrator for Crestron RoomView ® Express and Fusion RV ® Button Description Send Sends a message. Checks the received message.

  • Page 77: Emergency Alert

    3. Web Control ® 3.2 Crestron e-Control (continued) 3.2.5 Emergency Alert When the administrator for Crestron RoomView Express and Fusion RV sends ® ® out an alert message, it will be displayed on the screen. You can reply to the alert message via a chat format. Input a message in the box below the alert message, and click the [Send] button.

  • Page 78: Network Presentation

    4. Network Presentation 4. Network Presentation 4.1 Outline The projector can display or play back the computer screen images and audio data that are transmitted through the network. This Network Presentation feature helps you to smoothly make your presentations and conduct conferences. To use Network Presentation, an exclusive application, "LiveViewer"...

  • Page 79: Display Mode

    4. Network Presentation 4.2 Display Mode LiveViewer has two display modes, Single PC mode and Multi PC mode. 4.2.1 Single PC mode The Single PC mode can display images in full screen from one computer to the projector/switcher via wireless LAN or wired LAN. ■...

  • Page 80: Multi Projector Mode

    4. Network Presentation 4.3 Multi Projector Mode In the Multi Projector/Multi Display mode, up to 12 projectors or switchers connected to projectors can connect with the computer via wireless or wired LAN simultaneously. This function is for Windows users only. 4.4 Moderator Control Mode One computer can be assigned as Moderator (Host) to control all other computers (Clients) or the switchers connected with the projector via wireless LAN or wired...

  • Page 81: Port Number

    4. Network Presentation 4.5 Port Number The port numbers used for LiveViewer are shown below. Port No. Protocol 5500 5900 9720 NOTE • When other application uses the ports above, LiveViewer and Projector Quick Connection may not work.

  • Page 82: My Image Function

    5. MyImage Function 5. My Image Function The projector can display still images transferred via the network. It is possible to allocate up to 4 image files. MY IMAGE transmission requires an exclusive application for your computer. Use the application to transfer the image data. For information on the necessary settings and operations for the computer and projector, refer to the manual for the application.

  • Page 83: Messenger Function

    6. Messenger Function 6. Messenger Function 6.1 Outline The projector can display text data transferred via the network on the screen and play back audio data inside the projector. The text data can be displayed on the screen in two ways. One is to display the text transferred from the computer on real time, and the other is to choose the text data stored in the projector and display it.

  • Page 84: Supported Languages

    6. Messenger Function Messenger function requires an exclusive application for your computer. To edit, transfer and display the text data, use the application. For information on the necessary settings and operations for the computer and projector, refer to the manual for the application. 6.2 Supported Languages The languages that can be displayed by Messenger function are shown below.
  • Page 85 6. Messenger Function 3) Pop on The message is displayed in full view in the square message display area. 4) Picture Side The message is displayed in the message display area on the right or left. This style is available only for WXGA and WUXGA model projector.

  • Page 86: Network Bridge Function

    7. Network Bridge Function 7. Network Bridge Function This projector is equipped with the NETWORK BRIDGE function to perform mutual conversion of a network protocol and a serial interface. By making use of the NETWORK BRIDGE function, a computer connected to the projector via wireless or wired LAN is able to control an external device via RS- 232C communication using the projector as a network terminal.

  • Page 87: Communication Setup

    7. Network Bridge Function 7.2 Communication setup To configure the setup of the communication using NETWORK BRIDGE for the projector, use items in the COMMUNICATION menu. Open the menu of the projector and select the OPTION - SERVICE - COMMUNICATION menu. (&OPTION menu >...

  • Page 88: Transmission Method

    7. Network Bridge Function 7.4 Transmission method The transmission method can be selected from the menus, only when the NETWORK BRIDGE is selected for the COMMUNICATION TYPE. (&OPTION menu > SERVICE > COMMUNICATION in the Operating Guide) HALF-DUPLEX  FULL-DUPLEX 7.4.1 HALF-DUPLEX This method lets the projector make two way communication, but only one direction, either transmitting or receiving data, is allowed at a time.

  • Page 89: Full-Duplex

    7. Network Bridge Function 7.4 Transmission method (continued) NOTE • With using the HALF-DUPLEX method, the projector can send out 254 byte data at the maximum at a time. • If it is not required to monitor the response data from an external device and the RESPONSE LIMIT TIME is set to OFF, the projector can receive the data from the computer and send it out to an external device continuously.

  • Page 90: Other Functions

    8. Other Functions 8. Other Functions 8.1 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 8. Other Functions NOTE • The timing of receiving Filter Error e-mail is depending on the FILTER MESSAGE setting in the LAMP & FILTER item of the SETUP menu which determines the period until the filter message is displayed on the projector screen.
  • Page 92 8. Other Functions To use the projector’s e-mail alert function, please configure the following items through a web browser. Mail Settings (&49) 1) Select [Mail Settings] on main menu in Projector Web Control. 2) Configure each item in Mail Settings page. Refer to item 3.1.5 Mail Settings (&49) for further information.

  • Page 93: Projector Management Using Snmp

    8. Other Functions 8.2 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. NOTE • It is recommended that SNMP functions are executed by a network administrator.
  • Page 94 8. Other Functions Setup the following functions through WEB browser, if you want to manage the projector by SNMP. Port Settings (&47) 1) Select [Port Settings] on main menu in Projector Web Control. 2) Click the [Download MIB file] to download a MIB file. 3) Click the [Enable] check box to open the SNMP Port.

  • Page 95: Event Scheduling

    8. Other Functions 8.3 Event Scheduling The scheduling function enables to setup scheduled events including power on / power off. It enables to be “self-management” projector. Note the following before setting the schedule. NOTE • Schedule can also be set in OPTION - SCHEDULE menu of the projector.
  • Page 96 8. Other Functions The procedure to set the schedule in Projector Web Control is described in the following. Setting the program is necessary to use the schedule function. Various events such as power on/off or switching input source, and the time to execute the events are to be registered in the program.
  • Page 97 8. Other Functions 4) When you want to edit the program with other number continuously, select the program you want to edit in dropdown list and click the [Select] button to display the display for editing the selected program. 5) Click the [Back] button to go back to schedule management screen after finishing the program setting.

  • Page 98: Command Control Via The Network

    8. Other Functions 8.4 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 (Network Control Port1 (Port: 23)) TCP #9715 (Network Control Port2 (Port: 9715)) NOTE •...
  • Page 99 8. Other Functions 8.4 Command Control via the Network (continued) When the authentication setting is enabled, the following settings are required. (&59) 7) Click the [Security Settings] on the main menu. 8) Click the [Network Control] and enter the desired authentication password. * See NOTE.

  • Page 100: Command Format

    8. Other Functions 8.4 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. (&RS-232C Communication in the Operating Guide - Technical) However, the following reply will be sent back in the event of authentication failure when authentication is enabled.
  • Page 101 8. Other Functions 8.4 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. Connection Reply 0x06...
  • Page 102 8. Other Functions 8.4 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 103: Crestron Connected

    8. Other Functions 8.5 Crestron Connected Crestron Connected is a multi-user resource management program provided by Crestron Electronics, Inc. It is an application for managing and controlling the projector and other AV devices collectively. For details of Crestron Connected , refer to the Crestron website.

  • Page 104: Troubleshooting

    9. Troubleshooting 9. Troubleshooting Phenomenon: Cannot communicate with the projector. (Wired network) Item to be checked Solutions Is the projector turned on? Turn on the projector. Is the network device such as a Turn on the network device. router, etc. turned on? Is STANDBY MODE set to The network function is not available when SAVING?
  • Page 105 9. Troubleshooting Phenomenon: Cannot communicate with the projector. (Wireless network) Item to be checked Solutions Is the projector turned on? Turn on the projector. Is the network device such as an Turn on the network device. access point, etc. turned on? Is STANDBY MODE set to The network function is not available when SAVING?
  • Page 106 9. Troubleshooting Phenomenon: Cannot communicate with the projector. (Wireless network) (continued) Item to be checked Solutions Is firewall or packet filtering set in Consult with your network administrator. an access point, etc.? Is the wireless network to Set the encryption settings of the projector connect encrypted? again and reconnect.
  • Page 107 9. Troubleshooting Phenomenon: Cannot communicate with the projector. (Wireless network) (continued) Item to be checked Solutions ・ Confirm the number of the devices connected Are over 11 devices connected to the projector? to the projector. Up to 11 devices can be connected to the projector in Simple Access Point mode.
  • Page 108 9. Troubleshooting Phenomenon: Cannot use wireless LAN and wired LAN at the same time. Item to be checked Solutions Is the same network address set The same network address cannot be used for wireless LAN and wired LAN for wireless LAN and wired LAN. Set different of the projector? network address for wireless LAN and wired LAN.
  • Page 109 9. Troubleshooting Phenomenon: Crestron e-Control is not displayed. ® Item to be checked Solutions Has Adobe Flash Player been Adobe Flash Player is required to display ® ® ® ® installed? Crestron e-Control ® Install Adobe Flash Player. ® ® Is Web browser that does not Use a Web browser that supports Adobe ®...
  • Page 110 9. Troubleshooting Phenomenon: An e-mail does not reach only to the specific address. Item to be checked Solutions Is e-mail address set correctly? Check the settings on the Mail Settings screen of the Projector Web Control. Is filtering or forwarding set for Consult with your network administrator.
  • Page 111 9. Troubleshooting Item to be checked Solutions Is the program to be executed Check the settings of Schedule Settings of the set correctly? Projector Web Control. Are there any events set at the Some events cannot be executed at the same same time? time.
  • Page 112 9. Troubleshooting Phenomenon: Cannot control the external device by using Network Bridge. Item to be checked Solutions Is Network Bridge settings Check the settings in OPTION – SERVICE enabled? – COMMUNICATION – COMMUNICATION TYPE menu. Is STANDBY MODE set to The Network Bridge is not available when SAVING? STANDBY MODE is set to SAVING.

  • Page 113: Warranty And After-Sales Service

    If this does not resolve the problem, please consult your dealer or service company. They will tell you what warranty condition is applied. Please check the following web address where you may find the latest information for this projector. http://www.hitachi-america.us/projectors http://www.hitachiserviceeu.com/support/guides/userguides.htm Trademark acknowledgment • Internet Explorer...

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