Sanyo PLC-WL2500 User Manual

Owner’s Manual
Network Set-up and Operation
Wired Setting
Projector Set-up and Operation
This is the manual for the Network function. Read this manual thoroughly to operate the Network function. First, read the owner's manual of the projector to understand the basic operation of the projector and the safety instructions. The safety instructions in the owner's manuals should be followed strictly.

Compliance

Federal Communications Commission Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reason­able protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio commu­nications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment causes harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise speci­fied in the instructions. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Model Numbers : PLC-WL2500
Trade Name : Sanyo Responsible party : SANYO NORTH AMERICA CORPORATION Address : 21605 Plummer Street, Chatsworth, California 91311 Telephone No. : (818)998-7322
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Safety instructions

CAUTION IN USING THE PROJECTOR VIA NETWORKS
When you find a problem with the projector, remove the power cable immediately and inspect the unit. Using the projector with failure may cause fire or other accidents.
If you remotely use the projector via networks, carry out a safety check regularly and take particular care to its environment. Incorrect installation may cause fire or other accidents.
CAUTION IN USING NETWORK FUNCTION
We assume no responsibility for the loss or damage of data, or damage of the computer caused by using this projector. Making back-up copies of valuable data in your computer is recommended.
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Table of contents

Compliance ..........................................................................................................................................................................2
Safety instructions ...........................................................................................................................................................3
Table of contents ..............................................................................................................................................................4
Chapter 1 Preparation ................................................................................................5
Features...................................................................................................................................................................................6
Required operating environment for computers ........................................................................................7
Network specifications of the projector ............................................................................................................7
Flow of installation ...........................................................................................................................................................9
Chapter 2 Setup Procedures..................................................................................11
Connecting to the LAN line .................................................................................................................................... 12
Network configuration ...............................................................................................................................................12
Network PIN code .........................................................................................................................................................14
Network information ...................................................................................................................................................14
Network factory default ............................................................................................................................................ 15
Wired LAN factory default settings .................................................................................................................... 16
Chapter 3 Basic Setting and Operation ............................................................. 17
Login the setting page of the projector ......................................................................................................... 18
[1] Enter the IP address......................................................................................................................................18
[2] Login ..................................................................................................................................................................... 18
[3] Display of main setting page ................................................................................................................ 19
How to use the setting page .................................................................................................................................20
Initial setting .....................................................................................................................................................................22
Network PIN code setting ..............................................................................................................................23
PJLink and password setting.........................................................................................................................23
Network configuration ...............................................................................................................................................24
E-mail setting ...................................................................................................................................................................25
Examples: Type and contents of alert mail ..........................................................................................28
SNMP setting ....................................................................................................................................................................29
Chapter 4 Controlling the Projector ................................................................... 31
Power control and status check ........................................................................................................................... 32
Control ..................................................................................................................................................................................34
Input .............................................................................................................................................................................34
System .........................................................................................................................................................................35
Sound .........................................................................................................................................................................36
Image adjustment .............................................................................................................................................. 37
PC adjustment ................................................................................................................................................................. 38
Setting up the projector ...........................................................................................................................................39
Screen setting .......................................................................................................................................................39
Setting 1 .....................................................................................................................................................................40
Setting 2 .....................................................................................................................................................................40
Setting 3 ..................................................................................................................................................................... 41
Information ........................................................................................................................................................................42
Chapter 5 Appendix ................................................................................................ 43
Examples of connection ...........................................................................................................................................44
Use of telnet ......................................................................................................................................................................46
Web browser setting ...................................................................................................................................................48
Examples: OS/Browsers .............................................................................................................................................49
Q&A ........................................................................................................................................................................................53
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Chapter 1
Preparation
Describes features and operating environment of this projector.
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Chapter 1 Preparation
PC4 PC3 PC6
PC5
PC1 PC2
You’ve got Mail.
PJ2
PJ1
PC4 PC3 PC6
PC5
PC1 PC2
Turn ON PJ2
PJ2
PJ1

Features

Web Management function (+p.31)
With this func t i o n, yo u ca n mo n i tor projector functions su ch as po wer status, lamp st at u s, in p ut mo de , si g na l condition, lamp-use time, etc. through the network by using the web browser installed on your computer.
E-Mail Alert function (+p.25)
T h e p r oj ec to r s en ds me s ­sages to the registered e-mail addresses when a lamp abnor­mality or power failure occurs with the proje c tor. T his m es­sage describes how to solve the cause of the problems. You can take efficient action for quick recovery.
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Features

Required operating environment for computers

When operating the projector via networks, computers should meet the operating envi­ronment below.
Windows 2000, Windows XP (32bit version),
Operating System
Recommended CPU
Computer environment
Memory
HDD free area
Drive equipment
Display setting of
computer
Network card
Web Browser*
Internet Mailer*
Windows Vista (32bit version), Windows 7 (32bit version) Mac OS X v 10.4 or 10.5
Windows: Higher than Pentium III 900MHz Macintosh : 800 MHz PowerPC G4 or faster,or 1.8 GHz Intel Core
Processor or faster
Windows : 64MB (Minimum)/ 128MB or more (Recommended)
128MB or more for Windows XP 1GB or more for Windows Vista or Windows 7
Macintosh : 256MB or more (512MB is recommended)
100MB or more
CD-ROM drive
Support one of following resolutions; VGA (640 x 480), SVGA(800 x 600), XGA(1,024 x 768) Number of col-
ors: Either of 16 bit (65,536 color 24/32 bit (16.77 million colors))
The computer must provide a 10Base-T or 100Base-TX network card.
Internet Explorer version 6.0 or 7.0 Netscape Navigator version 7.1 or 9.0 Safari 3.1 * Used to control and set up the projector. The layout of pages in
the browser may slightly differ from each type of application or operating system you use.
- Microsoft Outlook - Microsoft Outlook Express
- Netscape Mail * Required the internet e-mail application software to receive an
e-mail alert sent from this projector. If you do not use the func­tion E-mail Alert, this application is not required.

Network specifications of the projector

LAN Terminal
Data communication standards 100Base-TX (100Mbps)/10Base-T (10Mbps)
Protocol TCP/IP
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Chapter 1 Preparation
The limitation*1 of connection between the projector and hub or computer
Suitable LAN cables are limited by length and type as follows;
Connection Type of usable LAN cable Maximum length
Projector - Hub UTP Straight Cable with category 3 or 5 *
Projector - Computer UTP Cross Cable with category 3 or 5*
*1 There may be other limitations depending on your network environment or LAN specification.
Please consult your network administrator for further details.
*2 Category of LAN cable indicates the cable quality. Normally, a cable with category 3 or 5 is used
for 10Base-T network, and a cable with category 5 is used for 100Base-TX network.
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100m
100m
Notice
Expression/Abbreviation
The OS of the computer and the Web browser described in this manual is Windows XP Professional and Internet Explorer 6.0. In case of another OS or Web browser, some instruc­tion procedures may differ from the actual operation depending on your computer envi­ronment.
Use of this manual
This manual does not provide the description of basic operation and functions for com­puter, web browser, projector and network. For instructions about each piece of equip­ment or application software, please refer to the respective booklet.
Trademarks
Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Internet Explorer is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Netscape Navigator and Netscape Communicator are trademarks or registered trademarks of Netscape Communications Corporation. JavaScript is a registered trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc. in the USA and other countries. PowerPC is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation. Intel Core is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation in the USA and other countries. Other product or brand names in this manual are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.
* Unauthorized use of a part or whole of the contents in this manual is prohibited. * The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
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Flow of installation

To use the projector via the networks, follow the setup procedures below.
Flow of installation
STEP 1
STEP 2
Connect the LAN and set the configuration.
Decide depending on the LAN environment.
“2. Setup Procedures” (pp.11–16).
Detailed LAN configurations need to be done with a browser later. First, complete the Wired LAN connection between computers and projec­tors, then start browser configurations.
“3. Basic setting and operation” (pp.17–30).
Network Configuration has completed.
Follow each chapter to operate the projector.
■Operate and manage the projector ➔“4. Controlling the projector” (pp.31-42)
➔“Power Control and status check” (p.32)
➔“Control” (p.34)
➔“PC adjustment” (p.38)
➔“Setting up the projector” (p.39)
➔“Projector information” (p.42)
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Chapter 1 Preparation
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Setup Procedures
Describes how to configure the network.
Chapter 2
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Chapter 2 Setup Procedures
Setting procedures and contents differ depending on the LAN installation location. When installing, consult your system administrator to set up the LAN appropriately.

Connecting to the LAN line

Connect the LAN cable to the LAN connection terminal of the projector.
LAN Connection Terminal
LAN Cable
ACT Lamp (Orange)
Blink orange when the projector is sending or receiving the data.
LINK Lamp (Green)
Light green when the projector is connected to the network correctly.

Network configuration

Set the Wired LAN network through the projector menu. Detailed network settings will be made with browser. Refer to “3. Basic setting and operation” (p.17-30). First, complete the settings described in this chapter before performing steps in “3. Basic setting and opera­tion.”
Setting Procedure
1. Select “LAN mode select” in the Network menu, and press Point 8 or SELECT button.
2. Select similar LAN environment among LAN1, LAN2 and LAN3 with the Point tons. Then the Menu will disappear, the “Please wait...” message will appear, and switch­ing operation will start. Switching will take a while and the projector’s LINK/ACT Lamp will be on or blink, and after completing the operation, the “Please wait...” message will disappear.
ed but-
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Network configuration
3. Select "Network setting" in the Network menu and press SELECT button, and then the
LAN setting screen will appear and selected LAN settings will be displayed. Adjust each item to the setting environment. Consult your system administrator about the detailed settings.
SELECT button in a row where you want to adjust, and adjust the figures with the
Press
Point ed buttons and move among the items with the Point 7 8 buttons, and then press SELECT button to fix. Move to the next row with the Point ed buttons to adjust.
4. After completing all the settings, select “Set” and press SELECT button. Now, all
procedures have been done. To cancel the adjusted settings, select "Cancel" and press SELECT button. You can confirm the LAN settings you have made from “Network information” (p.14). In such cases that the LAN cannot be connected, see this screen.
Network setting
DHCP: On
Item Description
DHCP .................... Sets DHCP function On or Off. When you setup the network setting manually, select
IP address .............
Subnet ....................Sets Subnet mask. Normally sets 255.255.255.0
Gateway*2 .............Sets IP address of the default gateway (Router)
DNS*3 ....................... Sets IP address of the DNS server.
*1 Set "On" only when the DHCP server is available on your network environment. *2 Set [255.255.255.255] if the network does not provide the gateway (router). *3 Set [255.255.255.255] if you do not use the function E-mail alert.
"Off". When it is set On, IP address, Subnet, Gateway and DNS are automatically set according to your network environment *1.
Sets IP address of the projector
DHCP: Off
* The numerical value is a setting example.
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Chapter 2 Setup Procedures

Network PIN code

The Network PIN code is to restrict the access to the projector through the network. After setting the Network PIN code, you need to enter it to operate the projector via the networks.
1. Select "Network PIN code" in the Network menu, and press SELECT button.
The Network PIN code screen will appear.
2. Set the Network PIN code.
Set the figures with the Point ed buttons and move to the next items with the Point 7 8 buttons. Select “Set” and press SELECT button to set. To cancel the preset Network PIN code, select “Cancel”. When you do not want to set the Network PIN code, set "0000". It is recommended to set the Network PIN code if you use the projector via the networks. The Network PIN code can be set also through the networks. See “3. Basic setting and operation” ➔“Initial setting” ➔“Network PIN code setting” (p.23).
Network PIN code
Network PIN code screen

Network information

Select "Network information" in the Network menu and press Point 8 or SELECT button to show LAN setting environment of the currently selected projector. (The description below is an example and different from what will be shown.)
* The numerical value is a setting example.
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Network factory default

Network factory default
1. Select “Network factory default” in the Network menu and press SELECT button.
2. A confirmation box appears and select "Yes" and then press SELECT button.
3. Another confirmation box appears and select "Yes" and then press SELECT button.
4. All the wired LAN settings will go back to the factory default settings. For details, refer to
“Wired LAN factory default settings” (p.16).
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Chapter 2 Setup Procedures

Wired LAN factory default settings

Parameter
LAN 1 LAN 2 LAN 3
DHCP OFF ON OFF
SELECTED LAN
IP ADDRESS
SUBNET MASK
GATEWAY ADDRESS
DNS ADDRESS
169.254.100.100 192.168.100.100 192.168.100.100
255.255.0.0 255.255.255.0 255.255.255.0
255.255.255.255 255.255.255.255 255.255.255.255
255.255.255.255 255.255.255.255 255.255.255.255
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Chapter 3
Basic Setting and Operation
Describes basic operations and settings for controlling the projec­tor by using the web browser. It is required that computer and projector is connected to the network and the network address is properly configured.
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Chapter 3 Basic Setting and Operation

Login the setting page of the projector

[1] Enter the IP address

Launch the web browser installed in your computer, enter the IP address into the "Address" on the browser and then press "Enter" key.
Enter the address that you configured in item "Network configuration" (+ p.12).

[2] Login

* The numerical value is a setting example.
If the setting page has set the password, the authentication window will appear. In this case type "user" onto the User Name text area and the login Network PIN code onto the Password text area and then click OK (Log in) button.
* The entering User Name must be "user" and it can not be changed.
[Note] When accessing the projector for the first time or the Network
PIN code "0000" is set, the auto-login will be performed and the next main setting page is displayed.
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