Elmo BOXI MP-350 Operation Manual
■ Read this guide and the separate “IMPORTANT SAFEGUARD” carefully before using the
projector.
■ This guide describes the configurations and operations using a wireless LAN (WiFi).
■ For the configurations and operations other than using a wireless LAN (WiFi), refer to the
separate “INSTRUCTION MANUAL - MASTER OPERATION GUIDE”.
■ Keep this guide in a safe place for future reference.
©2013 Copyright ELMO Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
MP-350 (Ver.2)
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Network Operation Guide
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
This section provides warnings about the wireless LAN (WiFi).
Also read the “IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS” and “BEFORE YOU USE” in the
separate “INSTRUCTION MANUAL - MASTER OPERATION GUIDE”
NOTES ON THE USE OF WIRELESS LAN（WiFi）
■ This product uses 2.4GHz radio waves. The wireless device in this product has
been certified under the Radio Law.
Do not use this product under the following conditions:
-Near industrial, scientific, and medical devices, such as a pacemaker
-Near in-plant radio station for mobile equipment identifier (license required and
being used in factory line; etc.)
-Near low power wireless base station (license not required)
■ Depending on the using environment the wireless communication may be
adversely affected. Especially the wireless communication is not available when
there are reinforcing steel, metal and/or concrete between the product and the
equipment.
■ The frequency bandwidth permitted to be used varies depending on the radio wave
regulations in each country. Using this product outside the country may be illegal.
■ “Wireless LAN(WiFi)” is also referred to as “WiFi” in this guide.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS..................................................................................... 2
NOTES ON THE USE OF WIRELESS LAN（WiFi） ................................................. 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................. 3
1 BEFORE YOU USE ................................................................................................. 4
WiFi connection procedure ..................................................................................... 5
2 INSTALLING THE APPLICATION .......................................................................... 6
Installing BOXi Air ................................................................................................... 6
Installing BOXi Play ................................................................................................. 8
3 WiFi CONNECTION ................................................................................................ 9
SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR............................................................................ 9
Setting up Smartphones/tablets ............................................................................ 12
PC SETUP ............................................................................................................ 15
4 WIRELESS PROJECTION .................................................................................... 20
Using BOXi Air (Smart phones / Tablets)............................................................... 20
Use BOXi Play (PC:Windows/MacOS) .................................................................. 29
Display PC screen on 4 screens at the same time ................................................ 41
5 CHANGING IMAGE FROM WiFi DEVICE ............................................................ 43
Image controls from Web Browser ................................................................ ........ 43
6 BOXi NETWORK SETUP ................................................................................... 46
7 TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................................... 53
8 APPENDIX ............................................................................................................ 55
TRADEMARKS ..................................................................................................... 55
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1 BEFORE YOU USE
This guide contains the instruction on connecting the projector to smartphones/tablets
(iOS/AndroidOS devices: hereinafter referred to as "mobile devices") or computers
(Windows/MacOS devices: hereinafter referred to as "Computer") using WiFi
(Wireless LAN) to project images from those devices wirelessly.
■ Benefit of the WiFi function
You can project Office documents (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or PDF files using
the propriately application software "BOXi Air" (a client software) installed in
mobile devices.
You can also project a computer screen using another propriatery application
software "BOXi Play"(a client software) installed in computers.
■ Supported devices and versions:
BOXi Air (iPhone / iPad / iPod touch)
Supported OS versions:
iOS 3.2 or higher
Restrictions:
iOS4.2 or higher is required for PhotoViewer function
iOS5.0 or higher is required for slide show function
BOXi Air (android mobile/tablet)
Supported OS versions:
Android OS 2.2 or higher
Restrictions:
CPU: operation frequency 600MHz or higher
(Duo-core 1GHz or higher is recommended)
BOXi Play (Windows PC)
Supported OS versions:
Windows 8, 7, Vista, XP SP2/SP3 (32bit / 64bit)
Restrictions:
CPU: Dual Core 1.8 GHz or higher (except Atom)
1GB memory or higher
nVIDIA or ATI graphic card (VRAM 64MB or higher)
WiFi:IEEE 802.11n
BOXi Play (Mac)
Supported OS versions:
Mac OS X (10.5, 10.6, 10.7)
Restrictions:
CPU: Intel Dual Core 1.4 GHz or higher (except Power PC)
1GB memory or higher
nVIDIA or ATI graphic card (VRAM 64MB or higher)
WiFi: IEEE 802.11n
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WiFi connection procedure
BOXi Air (for smartphone/tablets)
"2-1 Installing the iOS version" P.6
"2-2 Installing the Android version" P.6
"2-3 Uploading with the iOS version" P.6
"3-2 WiFi settings for iOS devices" P.12
"3-3 WiFi settings for Android devices" P.14
"4-1 Use BOXi Air for iOS." P.20
"4-2 Using BOXi Air for Android" P.24
BOXi Play (for personal computer)
"2-4 Installing BOXi Play (for both Windows
and Mac)” P.8
"3-4 Wi-Fi Setup on Windows" P.16
"3-5 WiFi Configuration for Mac OS.” P.17
"4-3 Use BOXi Play for Windows" P.29
"4-4 Use BOXi Play for MacOS" P.32
Install applications
Upload files to be projected
"3-1 WiFi settings - Setting up the projector" P.9
Connect devices to the projector using WiFi
Start projection using the application
Configure the WiFi settings of the projector
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2 INSTALLING THE APPLICATION
Installing BOXi Air
The proprietary application software “BOXi Air” can be installed as
follows:
2-1 Installing the iOS version
Install BOXi Air from the App Store on your iOS device.
2-2 Installing the Android version
Install BOXi Air from Google Play on your Android device.
Follow these steps to register the files that you want to display with
BOXi. (iOS version only)
2-3 Uploading with the iOS version
1. Connecting to a PC that has iTunes
Use a proprietary cable to connect the iOS device for installation to a computer
(Windows PC or Mac) which has iTunes installed.
2. Starting iTunes
Follow the steps below after starting iTunes to go to the” Apps” screen.
A) From the left menu, click the name of the device (A) that you have connected
to your computer.
B) Click “Apps” in the top menu (B).
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3. Click the icon “BOXi Air” on the Apps screen.
4. Select the file that you want to display.
Select the file that you want to display from the file selection window.
A) Click “Add” on the lower right.
B) Select the file that you want to display and click “Open”.
(Repeat this process to select multiple files.)
■ Also refer to the instruction manual for iOS device.
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Installing BOXi Play
The proprietary BOXi Play software for PCs can be downloaded from the BOXi
website.
2-4 Installing BOXi Play (for both Windows and Mac)
Download BOXi Play to your computer from the BOXi website.
(http://boxi.elmoglobal.com)
1. Perform installation of BOXi Play after downloading.
A) Double click the BOXi Play installer.
B) Follow the instructions for installation.
C) The window closes and installation is complete.
Click “Next”
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3 WiFi CONNECTION
SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR
3-1 WiFi settings - Setting up the projector
1. Press the button on the control panel or
on the remote control to turn on the projector.
2. Press the MENU button.
Perform the following operations after
the flashing wireless LAN indicator (blue) turns steady.
3. Select the “Input source select” icon .
Select the “Input source select” icon in the
“Main” menu with the buttons on the
control panel or on the remote control.
Then press the button to execute the
selection.
4. Select the “WiFi” icon .
Select the “WiFi” icon in the “Input source
select” menu with the buttons on the
control panel or on the remote control.
Then press the button to execute the
selection.
control panel Remote control
Main menu
Input source select menu
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The “WiFi” menu will be displayed.
5. Select “Connect WiFi Device”.
"Connect WiFi Device" is already selected in
the disaplyed screen, so press the
button to execute the selection.
The “WiFi standby” screen will be displayed.
Leave the projector in this condition to connect
computers.
■ In the “WiFi standby” screen, the “LOGIN CODE**** (4-digit number)”
will be displayed at the left top of the screen.
This code will be automatically renewed every time the projector is
turned on. This code is for “BOXi Air”.
WiFi Menu
Connect
Wifi Device
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LOGIN CODE: XXXX
Server IP: 192.168.100.10
Resolution: 1200x800
Version: 2.0.0.7
SSID: BOXi-xxxxxxx
Channel: x
Security: OFF
WiFi standby screen
LOGIN CODE: XXXX
Server IP: 192.168.100.10
Resolution: 1200x800
Version: 2.0.0.7
SSID: BOXi-xxxxxxx
Channel: x
Security: OFF
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■ Pressing the buttons on the control panel or on the remote control too
fast may freeze the screen. If the screen is frozen, try to press the
buttons slowly several times.
■ When changing the input source to “WiFi”, make sure that the wireless
LAN indicator is on.
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Setting up Smartphones/tablets
3-2 WiFi settings for iOS devices
Follow the instruction below when using iOS mounted smartphones/tablets.
1. Preparation
Turn on your iOS device.
Turn on the BOXi.
2. Open "Settongs" and set up WiFi.
To be continued to the next page.
Tap
Tap
Turn ON
BOXi-xxxxxxx
Tap
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Connection between iOS device and the BOXi is completed.
BOXi-xxxxxxx
Tap
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3-3 WiFi settings for Android devices
Refer to the following to set up on smart phones/tablets with Android.
1. Preparation
Power on the Android device.
Power on BOXi.
2. Open the Wi-Fi Settings application to perform setup.
Connection between BOXi and the Android device for setup is now complete.
Tap
Turn ON
BOXi-xxxxxxx
Tap
BOXi-xxxxxxx
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PC SETUP
BOXi Play has software for Windows and Mac.
Refer to the setup procedures below.
■ Use a PC with Wi-Fi to use BOXi Play.
■ Activate Wi-Fi on the PC.
■ Also refer to the instruction manual for your PC, iOS or Android device.
■ If the Projector name (SSID) is changed in the “Network Setup” menu on
the projector, the changed Projector name (SSID will be displayed on
your device.
Refer to “6 BOXi NETWORK SETUP” (page 46) for details.
■ When using optional settings for IP address, subnet mask, routers or
DNS on the projector’s “Network Setup” menu, use the following network
configurations on your device:
- IP Address: different number from projector
- Subnet mask: same as subnet mask on the projector.
Refer to “6 BOXi NETWORK SETUP” (page 46) for details.
■ If you cannot connect the projector to your device after setting the IP
address and subnet mask, set the router for your device as follows.
- Router: same IP address as the projector
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3-4 Wi-Fi Setup on Windows
1. Open “START” ”Control Panel”
2. Select “Network and Internet” “Network and Sharing Center”
When the window below opens click “Connect to network.”
3. Select / Connect SSID “BOXi-xxxxxxx”
The “Network Connections” window is displayed. WiFi networks which can be
connected to our listed. Select the BOXi SSID “BOXi-xxxxxxx” that you want to
connect to and click “Connect.”
4. Select auto configuration of IP address
Open “Networks and Sharing Center” from #2 above.
Click “Wireless Network Connection (BOXi-xxxxxxx).”
The “Wireless Network Connection Status” window is opened.
A) Click “Properties”.
The “Wireless Network Connection Properties” window is opened.
A) Select “Internet Protocol Ver.4”.
B) Click “Properties”.
The “Internet Protocol Ver. 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties” window opens.
A) Select “Automatically obtain IP address.”
B) Select “Automatically obtain DNS server address”.
C) Click OK and the window will close.
■ The default SSID for the project is “xxxxxxx.”
Example) BOXi-2000000
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3-5 WiFi Configuration for Mac OS.
1. Open Apple MenuSystem Preference
2. Select “Network”
Click “Network” from the “Internet & Wireless” section.
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