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Mitsubishi Electric View Global+, LAN Control Utility, 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
2.2. 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+” ...........................................................................10
4.5. When deleting projector registration.....................................................................................................13
5. Operation of projector...................................................................................................... 14
5.2. Confirmation of projector status ...........................................................................................................15
6. Schedule setting .............................................................................................................. 16
6.1. Creation of projector group................................................................................................................... 16
6.3. When deleting group .............................................................................................................................18
7. E-mail setting ................................................................................................................... 19
7.1. Connection with E-mail server ..............................................................................................................19
7.2. E-mail setting ........................................................................................................................................19
7.3. Sending test E-mail ...............................................................................................................................19
8. Visual PA2 (Visual PA2 enabled projectors only) .............................................................20
8.1. Starting Visual PA2................................................................................................................................20
8.2. Saving messages entered and settings specified in Visual PA2...........................................................21
8.3. Loading saved data in Visual PA2 .........................................................................................................21
8.4. Deleting data from Visual PA2............................................................................................................... 21
8.5. Configuring the Schedule function of Visual PA2 ................................................................................. 22
9. ProjectorView (ProjectorView enabled projectors only) ................................................... 23
9.1. Starting ProjectorView...........................................................................................................................23
10. Telnet setup (Telnet enabled projectors only) ................................................................ 24
11. Web UI (RoomView Connected projectors only)............................................................ 25
11.1. Main functions..................................................................................................................................... 25
11.2. Starting Web UI ...................................................................................................................................25
12. Others............................................................................................................................. 29
12.1. Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................................29
12.2. Supported projectors ..........................................................................................................................29
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1. Introduction
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+
• Configuring the projector IP address, network password, and network certification settings
The projector IP address, network password, and network certification settings can be configured 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 fixed 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 configured.
• 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 specifications for the above operating systems to work
•Memory More than the minimum specifications 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.)
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Microsoft® and Windows® are the registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
(The official 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. Setup
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.
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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 files are not automatically deleted. Delete them manually.
2. Setup
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3. Main screen
Menu bar
Configuration 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 configure IP settings of the projector. Edit Projector Setting: You can edit projector settings. Edit E-mail Setting: You can configure 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 Configuration: You can configure system settings of this application.
Help The version information is displayed.
Tool bar
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
23.
Telnet You can make various settings using Telnet. (Telnet enabled projectors
only.) You can set the password, ProjectorView display language, LAN control, and PJLink certification. For details, see page 23.
Visual PA2 You can display a line of any text on the projector screen (Visual PA2
enabled projectors only). For details, see page 20.
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.
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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.
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 remote­controlling and schedule can be indicated.
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3.1. System settings
(1) Select “System Configuration” from “Configuration” of the menu bar on the main screen.
• “System Configuration” window is displayed. (Default settings are shown in the following example.)
(2) Change the settings as needed and click [Save].
• To update the settings you changed, it is necessary to restart “ProjectorView Global+”.
Item Description Language
Refresh Status Cycle
You can select the user interface language, Japanese or English. You can set the cycle to obtain the projector status. Select an integer value with no decimal part from 1 to 60 minutes.
3. Main screen
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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.
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. (In the case of connection examples 5, 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.
Connection example 1
Connection example 2
Connection example 3
Controller computer
Commercially available LAN cable
Projector
Controller computer
Commercially available LAN cable
Projector
External
ethernet hub
Controller computer
Router
Projector
Projector
External
ethernet hub
External
ethernet hub
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