Sony VPL-CX125 User Manual

Data Projector

Operating Instructions

for Network

3-211-161-13 (1)

VPL-CX155/CX125 VPL-CW125

Table of Contents

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• This product includes software developed by Canon i-tech, Inc.

Before Operation ................................3

Features .........................................3

Number of picture elements of

sending image ............................3

About Version Compatibilities .....4

System Requirements ...................4

Preparation ..........................................5

Preparing the Computer ................5

Preparing the Projector .................7

Connection ........................................12

Connecting Examples .................12

Connecting/Disconnecting/

Switching from the Projector ..13 Connecting/Disconnecting/

Switching from the Computer .14 Names and Functions of the Main

Window ...................................15

Using the [Option Setting] Dialog

Box ..........................................16

Setting/Operating via Web ...............18

Accessing from the Computer ....18

Confirming the State of Projector

Settings (Information) .............19

Operating the Projector (Control)

..................................................19

Setting the Connecting Mode .....19

Setting Up the Projector ..............20

Others ...............................................24

Troubleshooting ..........................24

Messages on the Display ............26

Technical Terms ..........................29

Before Operation

lamp replacement timing and error information to a previously-registered mail address. It also supports SNMP.

Features

This unit is equipped with the network presentation and control function. Any image of a computer, if it is connected to a LAN by wired or wireless connection, can be projected by connecting a network cable to the NETWORK connector (RJ45) of the projector. Operations such as power on/off or input selection of the projector or confirmation of the situation of the projector such as lamp used time is possible far from the projector.

Easy installation

For using the network presentation function, install the application software, Projector Station for Air Shot Version 2, in the computer. The installation can be done easily in accordance with the instructions on the screen by using the supplied CD-ROM.

Speedy and high quality transportation/display

The image data is efficiently compressed so that a high-quality image can be transported speedily. An animation function can be used at a presentation by the transportation. (It is not suitable for a movie such as a DVD.)

Multiple connections

A maximum of 5 projectors can be connected to one computer without using a distributor and an image can be projected on the projectors at the same time.

Control by using Web browser

You can control the projector and confirm its setting.

Status check and system extension by network

Power on/off, input selection, confirmation, etc. of the projector can be done from the computer connected to LAN by wired or wireless connection. The network function also provides mail report function to notify

Number of picture elements of sending image

When an image is sent from the computer to the projector, it becomes a number of picture elements of XGA or WXGA (for VPLCW125). When the resolution of the image sent from the computer is higher than XGA/ WXGA, the image projected on the projector will be degraded. To prevent this phenomenon, check [Set PC desktop to Projector resolution] of [Connection Setting] on [Option Setting] in the application software so that the PC desktop is automatically set to XGA/WXGA mode or set the resolution on the computer to XGA/WXGA. In VPL-CW125, the image is shown by WXGA when the resolution of the computer is 1280 × 768 to 1360 × 768. When the resolution of the computer is WXGA, black bands are added to the top and bottom of the window in VPL-CX86/CX76/FE40/FX40/ CX155/CX125. On the other hand, the image is shown almost fully in the window size in VPL-CW125. (Sometimes black bands are added to the top and bottom or left and right of the window in WXGA according to the minimal difference between the resolutions of the computer and the projector.) If you use VPL-CW125 and if your computer cannot output the resolution of WXGA, delete the check from [Set PC desktop to Projector resolution]. When it is checked, ProjectorStation for AirShot Version2 outputs the image without changing the resolution if the resolution of the computer is 1280 × 768 to 1360 × 768. If the resolution of the computer is other than these values, it outputs the image by changing the resolution to 1280 × 768. In this case, if the resolution cannot be changed due to the display driver of the computer, it works as [Set PC desktop to Projector resolution] is not checked. When you connect two or more projectors to the computer, the resolution of the second or subsequent projector will be the same as the

Before Operation

first projector. If you use VPL-CW125 and another model at the same time, connect VPL-CW125 as the second or third, etc.

• The [Simple Mode Setting] tab for the Simple Mode function is displayed in [Option]. However, it is not available for VPL-CX155/CX125/CW125 series, etc.

About Version Compatibilities

The network presentation function supplied with VPL-CX155/CX125/CW125 series, etc. is compatible with Air Shot Version 2 supplied with VPL-CX86/CX76. To use the network presentation function and Air Shot Version 2 when the application software Projector Station for Air Shot Version 2 (version 1.xx) - is installed, install the Projector Station for Air Shot Version 2 (Version 2.xx) supplied with VPL-CX155/ CX125/CW125 series in the computer. The installed Air Shot Version 2 (Version 1.xx) is uninstalled automatically.

The application software is installed for the first time and to use both of the network presentation function and Air Shot Version 2, install the Projector Station for Air Shot Version 2 (Version 2.xx) supplied with VPLCX155/CX125/CW125 series in the computer. To use Simple Mode or USB wireless LAN module by VPL-CX86/CX76, install another driver or set the Simple Mode setting. Use the USB WL LAN Driver folder in the CD-ROM or USB wireless LAN module (MEMORY) supplied with VPL-CX86/CX76. Refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with VPL-CX86/ CX76 to set Simple Mode.

Notes

• As the USB wireless LAN module supplied with VPL-CX86/CX76 is not compatible with Windows Vista, the simple mode cannot be used with Windows Vista.

• Use the latest version of Projector Station for Air Shot Version 2. When the version is up, take care that the version older than the installed one is not installed.

• The [Projector Setting] tab is displayed to [Option] for the wired LAN function. However, it is not available for VPLCX86/CX76.

Air Shot supplied with VPL-CX85/CX75 is not compatible with Air Shot Version 2 supplied with VPL-CX86/CX76 or the network presentation function supplied with VPL-CX155/CX125/CW125 series. To use both versions of the software, do either of the following:

• Use the original program without updating When using VPL-CX85/CX75, start Projector Station for Air Shot. When using VPL-CX155/CX125/CW125/FE40/ FE40L/FX40/FX40L/CX86/CX76, start Projector Station for Air Shot Version 2. When using in Simple Mode, use USB wireless LAN module, each supplied with VPL-CX85/CX75 or with VPL-CX86/ CX76.

• Update the Air Shot version of the VPLCX85/CX75 Use the “Memory Stick” to update the version of the Air Shot to Air Shot Version 2 Light. For the update program and instructions, refer to the folder “Air Shot Version 2 Light” in the CD-ROM supplied with VPL-CX155/CX125/CW125 series.

System Requirements

Recommended system requirements for the installed Projector Station for Air Shot Version 2 are as follows.

Available computer

CPU: Intel Pentium III 600MHz or higher,

and CPU recommended by OS

Memory: 64MB or more, recommended

128MB or more, and Memory recommended by OS

Hard disc: free capacity 10 MB or more Other hardware requirements: CD-ROM

drive

Available OS

• Microsoft Windows 98SE

• Microsoft Windows Me

• Microsoft Windows 2000

• Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

Before Operation

• Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition

• Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic

• Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium

• Microsoft Windows Vista Business

• Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate

Supported display

Color resolution: 16 bit, 24 bit, 32 bit

Usable browser

Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher

Available network

RJ45 (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX)

Note

Projector Station for Air Shot Version 2 will not work on some computers and OS even though they satisfy the above requirements.

Preparation

Preparing the Computer

For using the network presentation function, install the application software Projector Station for Air Shot Version 2 (Version 2.00 or higher) in the computer, or copy the folder to the hard disk or external memory* (“Memory Stick”, USB memory, etc.).

* In the case that the folder is copied to the

external memory, it is not necessary to install Projector Station for Air Shot Version 2 into the computer.

Use the supplied CD-ROM for installation or copy from the folder.

Note

If you use Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition/Professional Edition or Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Ultimate on your computer, log on using the administrator privileges.

Installing Projector Station for Air Shot Version 2

1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the

CD-ROM drive of the computer.

The application installation window appears.

Note

If the above window does not appear, click [My Computer]-[CD-ROM]- [Dp_Inst].

2 Select [Projector Station for Air Shot

v2] and then click [Install].

Preparation

3 Install the software according to the

“wizard” within the installer.

When you use Windows XP Service Pack 2/Vista and the following dialog box appears during installation, check the [Register automatically] radio button and click [Next].

The [Autoconfiguration done] appears after the installation is completed.

4 To go on projecting the pictures, check

the [Start Air Shot v2 and connect to Projector] check box and click [OK].

Starting from the hard disk or external memory without installing Projector Station for Air Shot Version 2 into the computer

1 Install the external memory (“Memory

Stick”, USB memory, etc.) into the computer. It is not necessary to copy it to the hard disk.

2 Put the supplied CD-ROM into the

CD-ROM drive of the computer. When the application software installation window appears, press the Exit button to exit it.

3 Open [My computer], then put the

cursor on [CD-ROM drive] and rightclick. When the item list appears, select [Open (O

)].

4 Copy the folder of [PjStation for Air

Shot v2] to the hard disk or external memory.

5 Execute [AutoConfig.exe].

With the check, the Projector Station for Air Shot Version 2 starts up automatically.

When you are not going to project the pictures, click [OK].

Preparation

When you use Windows XP SP2/Vista

If the following window appears in the middle of the operation, check the [Register automatically] radio button and click [Next].

[Autoconfiguration done] appears after the installation is completed. To continue projecting the pictures, check the [Start Air Shot v2 and connect to Projector] check box and click [OK].

Preparing the Projector

Setting the projector

1 Connect the network cable to the

NETWORK connector of the projector.

2 Turn on the projector.

Projector Station for Air Shot Version 2 starts up automatically.

When you are not going to project the pictures, click [OK].

After executing [AutoConfig.exe], start up the application with [PjstnASv2.exe]. When you change the computer, execute [AutoConfig.exe].

3 Press the INPUT C or AIR SHOT key

on the remote commander.

The home display of the network presentation appears.

Serial number

Model name

Nick name (only Operations guide

Icon Icons representing network status: being not connected being connected

when specified)

Mode

IP address

Preparation

4 Press the ENTER key.

The setting menu display appears.

Network

Exit

Internet Protocol(IP)

IP Address Setting:

IP Address:

Subnet Mask:

Default Gateway:

Manual

192.168.11.21

255.255.255.0

192.168.11.253

Simple Mode

Manual Mode1

Manual Mode2

Manual Mode3

Manual Mode4

Manual Mode5

System Setup

5 Select [Setup] to set network setting

items.

2 Repeat step 1 to input characters.

3 After you input the rest of the

characters, select [OK] with v/V/B/ b button and press the ENTER key.

Input characters are entered and the software keyboard is closed.

To delete the character locating one space before the cursor

elect [Delete] with v/V/B/b button and

press the ENTER key.

To redo the input from the beginning

Select [All Clear] with v/V/B/ b button

and press the ENTER key.

All the input characters are deleted.

Note

To use the network function, set [Standby Mode] in the Function menu of the projector to [Standard].

Projector Setting Items

When the ENTER key is pressed in the home display of the network presentation, the initial display of the setting menu appears. In the initial display, you can switch the mode to be used and change each mode settings.

Network

Exit

Internet Protocol(IP)

IP Address Setting:

IP Address:

Subnet Mask:

Default Gateway:

Manual

192.168.11.21

255.255.255.0

192.168.11.253

Simple Mode

Manual Mode1

Manual Mode2

Manual Mode3

Manual Mode4

Manual Mode5

System Setup

Using the software keyboard

When inputting characters or numbers, the software keyboard is displayed.

1 Select a character with the v/V/B/b

buttons and then press the ENTER key.

The selected character is displayed at the cursor position in the display column.

To enter a space

Select [Space] with v/V/B/b button and

press the ENTER key.

Preparation

Setting each mode

In the initial display of the setting menu, the left edge of the mode currently used is displayed in light blue. You can switch the mode to be used and change the mode name and settings.

x Displaying the setting items menu (action menu)

You can select the item with

V or v key and the selected item is highlighted. The status appears

in the right pane of the window. Press the ENTER key to display the setting item menu (action menu).

Network

Exit

Internet Protocol(IP)

IP Address Setting:

IP Address:

Select

Subnet Mask:

Status

Default Gateway:

Setup

Rename

Manual

192.168.11.21

255.255.255.0

192.168.11.253

Simple Mode

Manual Mode1

Manual Mode2

Manual Mode3

Manual Mode4

Manual Mode5

System Setup

Items Functions

Close Closes the action menu.

Select Sets the selected mode effective.

Status (only for the mode

Displays the status of the mode currently used.

being used)

Setup Displays the [Network Setting] window to change the mode

settings.

Rename Renames the mode. You can input the maximum of 16 characters/

numbers/symbols.

Preparation

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