Mitsubishi Electric ProjectorView Global+ User Manual

LAN Control Utility
User Manual

Contents

1. Introduction ............................................................................................................ 2

1.1. Preparing to use network features .......................................................................................... 2

1.2. Functions and features ............................................................................................................2

1.3. Operation environment ............................................................................................................ 2

2. Setup ......................................................................................................................4

2.1. Installation of “ProjectorView Global+” .................................................................................... 4

2.2. When deleting “ProjectorView Global+” (Uninstallation) ......................................................... 5

3. Main screen ............................................................................................................ 6

3.1. System settings ....................................................................................................................... 8

4. Projector registration .............................................................................................. 9

4.1. Connection ............................................................................................................................... 9

4.2. Registration of projector to “ProjectorView Global+” .............................................................11

4.3. When changing the projector IP settings .............................................................................. 13

4.4. When changing projector settings ......................................................................................... 14

4.5. When deleting projector registration ..................................................................................... 14

5. Operation of projector .......................................................................................... 15

5.1. Operation of projector by remote controller .......................................................................... 15

5.2. Confi rmation of projector status ............................................................................................ 16

6. Schedule setting ................................................................................................... 17

6.1. Creation of projector group ................................................................................................... 17

6.2. When changing schedule setting .......................................................................................... 18

6.3. When deleting group.............................................................................................................. 19

7. E-mail setting........................................................................................................ 20

7.1. Connection with E-mail server ............................................................................................... 20

7.2. E-mail setting ......................................................................................................................... 20

7.3. Sending test E-mail ................................................................................................................ 20

8. Visual PA2 (Visual PA2 enabled projectors only) .................................................. 21

8.1. Starting Visual PA2 ................................................................................................................ 21

8.2. Saving messages entered and settings specifi ed in Visual PA2 ........................................... 22

8.3. Loading saved data in Visual PA2 .........................................................................................22

8.4. Deleting data from Visual PA2 ............................................................................................... 22

8.5. Confi guring the Schedule function of Visual PA2 .................................................................. 23

9. ProjectorView (ProjectorView enabled projectors only) ........................................ 24

9.1. Starting ProjectorView ........................................................................................................... 24

10. Telnet setup (Telnet enabled projectors only) ....................................................... 25

10.1. Displaying the Telnet setting screen ...................................................................................... 25

11. Web UI (RoomView Connected projectors only) .................................................. 26

11.1. Main functions ....................................................................................................................... 26

11.2. Starting Web UI ...................................................................................................................... 26

12. Others ................................................................................................................... 30

12.1. Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................... 30

12.2. Suppor ted projectors............................................................................................................. 30

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1.1. Preparing to use network features

This projector is equipped with the network function.
Before using the network function, perform the following 2 preparation steps.

• Installing the ProjectorView Global+

• Confi guring the projector IP address, network password, and network certifi cation settings

The projector IP address, network password, and network certifi cation settings can be confi gured in the projector
menu. For more information, see the section describing network settings provided in the projector’s User Manual.

<Note>

• It is recommended that you assign an IP address of the projector to the fi xed IP address and set DHCP
Function to Off.

• Set the IP addresses, subnet masks, and default gateways of the projectors and computer correctly. For
details, contact your network administrator.

• Be sure to make a note of the IP addresses and default gateways you set. If you forget the setting values, you
may not be able to detect the projectors again.

1.2. Functions and features

ProjectorView Global+

• 200 units of projectors can be remote-controlled at the maximum.

• Settings such as the IP address of the projector can be confi gured.

• You can register multiple projectors in a group and control them collectively.

• Various conditions of connected projectors can be monitored.

• Schedule of the power supply ON/OFF can be set every group.

• Schedule of the power supply ON/OFF can be set every day.

• When the communication with the projector monitored by the theft detector is disrupted, warning E-mail is
issued to the designated address.

• Message can be displayed on the screen of the operating projector. (Visual PA2 enabled projectors only)

• The projector is capable of reading aloud on-screen messages. (Text Speech enabled projectors only)

Web UI

• Each projector can be controlled and monitored separately using a Web browser.

• When an error or warning occurs with the projector, you can check its details.

1.3. Operation environment

• Supported OS

Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 (Operation on a 64bit version of any operating system isn't

guaranteed.)

• CPU

Higher than the minimum specifi cations for the above operating systems to work

• Memory

More than the minimum specifi cations for the above operating systems to work

• Free HDD space

32 MB or more (recommended)

• Web browser (When using Web UI)

Internet Explorer Ver. 8.0 and Ver. 9.0 (recommended)
(To use this function, install Adobe Flash Player on your computer. Download Adobe Flash Player from the

website of Adobe Systems Incorporated.)

1. Introduction

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Microsoft® and Windows® are the registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and other countries.
(The offi cial name of Windows is Microsoft Windows Operating System.)
Adobe, Flash, and Adobe Flash Player are trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
Crestron, RoomView, Crestron RoomView and RoomView Connected are registered trademarks of Crestron
Electronics, Inc.
Other company names and product names described in this document are the registered trademark or trademark
of the respective holders.
Furthermore, “®” mark and “TM” mark are omitted in this document.

• Windows XP is referred to as Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional.

• Windows Vista is referred to as Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Enterprise/
Ultimate.

• Windows 7 is referred to as Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic/Home Premium/Professional/Enterprise/
Ultimate.

1. Introduction

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2.1. Installation of “ProjectorView Global+”

Before starting installation, be sure to read “ReadMe.txt” contained in the CD-ROM.
Copy “ProjectorView Global+v3_3.msi” contained in the Tools folder of CD-ROM to the hard disk of your
personal computer.

(1) Double click “ProjectorView Global+v3_3.msi”, and start up the installer of “ProjectorView

Global+”.

(2) The setup window is displayed. Click [Next].

(3) Select the folder to be installed, and click [Next].

<Note>

• When installing “ProjectorView Global+” to Windows Vista or Windows 7, do not change the installation

destination folder.

(4) Click [Next].

• Installation is started.

2. Setup

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(5) When the installation has been completed, click [Close].

2.2. When deleting “ProjectorView Global+” (Uninstallation)

<Note>

• When uninstalling “ProjectorView Global+”, “ProjectorView Global+” should be ended in advance. If the
application continues operating, uninstallation can not be performed normally.

(1) Double click “ProjectorView Global+v3_3.msi”, and start up the installer of “ProjectorView

Global+”.

(2) Select “Remove ProjectorView Global+”, and click [Finish].

• The uninstallation is started.

(3) When the uninstallation has been completed, click [Close].

• Logs and setting fi les are not automatically deleted. Delete them manually.

2. Setup

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 Menu bar

Confi guration You can specify the following settings:

Add New Group: You can create a new group.
Edit Schedule Setting: You can edit schedule settings set for existing groups.
Search Projector: Automatically searches available projectors.
Assign IP: You can confi gure IP settings of the projector.
Edit Projector Setting: You can edit projector settings.
Edit E-mail Setting: You can confi gure E-mail settings used for this application.
Search Projector Setting: You can specify a search range for communication with the projector via a

router.

System Confi guration: You can confi gure system settings of this application.

Help The version information is displayed.

 Too l b a r

ProjectorView You can control each projector separately using a Web browser. (ProjectorView

enabled projectors only.) In case of an error in the projector, the details of the error
are displayed. For details, see page 24.

Telnet You can make various settings using Telnet. (Telnet enabled projectors only.) You

can set the password, ProjectorView display language, LAN control, and PJLink
certifi cation. For details, see page 25.

Visual PA2 You can display a line of any text on the projector screen (Visual PA2 enabled

projectors only). For details, see page 21.

Remote Controller Remote Controller window can be displayed to operate the projector. You can turn

on/off the power, and select the input source.

Refresh Status The current status of Power, Input Source, AV Mute, and Lamp Time 1/2 (Low) of the

projectors being displayed in the projector list can be reacquired. The status of Input
Source and AV Mute will not be obtained under the following conditions:

• when the projector is powered off

• during warm-up or cool-down.

Select All All projectors currently displayed on the projector list can be set to selected/non

selected state.

Exit You can exit “ProjectorView Global+”. However, you cannot exit the application

during the automatic projector search and the projector status refreshing. Even
during the projector status acquisition, you can exit the application forcefully by
clicking the button at the upper right corner of the main screen. In this case,
Windows warning message is displayed.

3. Main screen

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3. Main screen

 Group Name Group of the projector can be selected. When you select “All”, all the registered

projectors are displayed. Newly created group(s) are added to the list. When you
select your choice of group, all projectors that belong to the selected group are
displayed.

 Status tag Property and status of the projector can be indicated. When clicking each tag button

(except the MAC address), the list can be rearranged (sorted).

 Projector list display column

List of the projector which belongs to the selected group can be displayed. Status of

the projector can also be displayed. The display color changes as follows depending

on the condition of the projector:
Black: In normal condition
Red: In abnormal condition ( Check the abnormal condition by ProjectorView

or Web UI. When the communication fails, see “12.1. Troubleshooting.”)
Black (yellow background): Warning about the lamp lifetime
White (red background): The communication with the projector monitored by the theft detector has

been disrupted. ( Check the condition. There is a possibility of theft.)
Gray: In communication inoperable condition

 Error Message Error messages detected in communicating with the projector can be displayed.

 Operation status display column

Operation status of “ProjectorView Global+” can be indicated. Operation status

during communication processing by remote-controlling and schedule can be
indicated.

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3. Main screen

3.1. System settings

(1) Select “System Confi guration” from “Confi guration” of the menu bar on the main screen.

• “System Confi guration” window is displayed. (Default settings are shown in the following example.)

Item Description

Language You can select the user interface language, Japanese or English.
Refresh Status Cycle You can set the cycle to obtain the projector status. Select an integer value with

no decimal part from 1 to 60 minutes.

(2) Change the settings as needed and click [Save].

• To update the settings you changed, it is necessary to restart “ProjectorView Global+”.

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4. Projector registration

4.1. Connection

Connect the controller computer and the projector, which have installed “ProjectorView Global+”, to a
commercially available LAN cable or wireless LAN adapter.
When connecting multiple projectors, use a commercially available ethernet hub.

• A LAN terminal or 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN adapter is required for the controller computer.

• Use a LAN cable compatible with Category 5 and 100BASE-T.
Both crossover and straight-through cables can be used.
(In the case of connection examples 5 and 6, see the instruction manual of the router.)

<Note>

• The LAN function may be unavailable depending on the standby mode setting of the projector. To enable the
LAN function, change the setting referring to the User Manual of your projector.

• Some USB wireless adapters cannot be used for your projector depending on the specifi cations.

Connection example 1

Controller computer

Projector

Commercially available LAN cable

Projector

Projector

Connection example 2

Controller computer

Connection example 3

Controller computer

External

ethernet hub

Commercially available LAN cable