Sony VPL-CX86 User Manual
2-634-400-11 (2)
Data Projector
Operating Instructions for Air Shot Version 2
VPL-CX86
VPL-CX76
© 2005 Sony Corporation
© 2005 Sony Corporation. All rights
reserved.
Table of Contents
• The software described herein may also
be governed by the terms of a separate
user license agreement. For usage of the
software, refer to the end user license
agreements of each software.
• In no event shall Sony Corporation be
liable for any incidental, consequential
or special damages, whether based on
tort, contract, or other wise, arising out of
or in connection with this manual, the
software or other information contained
herein or the use thereof.
• Sony Corporation reserves the right to
make any modification to this manual or
the information contained herein at any
time without notice.
Trademark Notice
• Windows and Microsoft are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and other countries.
• Intel and Pentium are the registered
trademarks of Intel Corporation.
• Air Shot is the trademark of Sony
Corporation.
• Other system names, product names and
company names appearing in this manual are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective holders. In this manual such
names are not indicated by ® or ™ symbols.
On Copyrights
• This product includes software developed by
Canon i-tech, Inc.
Table of Contents ................................2
Before Operation ................................3
Features .........................................3
System Requirements ...................4
Preparation ..........................................4
Preparing the Computer ................4
Preparing the Projector .................6
Wireless Connection ...........................7
Connecting in the Simple Mode ...7
Connecting in the Manual
Mode ........................................11
Using the [Option Setting] Dialog
Box ..........................................17
Setting/Operating via Web ...............19
Accessing from the Computer ....19
Confirming the State of Projector
Settings (Information) .............20
Operating the Projector on the
Computer (Control) .................20
Setting the Connecting Mode .....20
Setting Up the Projector ..............21
Others ...............................................25
Troubleshooting ..........................25
Messages on the Display ............27
Technical Terms ..........................31
2
Table of Contents
Before Operation
Features
This unit is equipped with the Air Shot
Version 2 (wireless connection) function.
Any image of a computer can be projected
by using the projector without connecting
cables. Images from several computers can
also be easily switched and projected.
Easy setting and connection in
Simple Mode
Simple Mode is an easy connection mode
with no need for network and wireless
settings. The wireless connection of the
projector and computer can be done easily
by using the Simple Mode function. Insert
the supplied wireless LAN card into the
projector and the supplied USB wireless
LAN module into the computer, and an
image from the computer can be easily
projected.
Installation from the USB wireless
LAN module
For using Air Shot Version 2, 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 USB wireless LAN module
containing the memory or 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.)
Security system
Data can be encoded and transported (WEP,
WPA). Data is also encoded (WEP) in
Simple Mode for the communication of the
projector and the computer. You can feel
confident about data communication.
Control by using Web browser
You can control the projector and confirm its
setting.
Connection to a LAN
Power on/off, input selecting, confirmation,
etc. of the projector can be done from the
computer connected to LAN by using the
access point. The Air Shot Version 2 also
provides mail report function to notify lamp
replacement timing and error information to
a previously-registered mail address. It also
supports SNMP. In addition, while viewing
an image in the internet, you can transport it
to the projector.
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.
Presentation tool with laser pointer
PowerPoint images can be played back
forward or backward or muted by using the
supplied presentation tool.
The instructions in this manual are for
models VPL-CX86 and VPL-CX76. The
illustrations of the VPL-CX86 are used for the
instructions but any differences in operation
are clearly indicated in the text.
About the version compatibilities
Air Shot supplied with VPL-CX85/CX75 is
not compatible with Air Shot Version 2
supplied with VPL-CX86/CX76. 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-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
Before Operation
3
2 Light. For the update program and
instructions, refer to the folder “Air Shot
Version 2 Light” in the supplied CDROM.
System Requirements
Recommended system requirements for the
installed Projector Station for Air Shot
Version 2 are as follows.
Available computer
CPU: Intel Pentium III 600 MHz or higher
Memory: 64 MB or more, recommended
128 MB or more (Windows XP: 128 MB
or more)
Hard disc: 10 MB or more
Other hardware requirements: CD-ROM
drive or USB terminal (Type A, USB 2.0
or USB1.1 port)
Available OS
Microsoft Windows 98SE, Microsoft
Windows Me, Microsoft Windows 2000,
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition,
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Available resolution
Size: VGA (640 × 480), SVGA (800 × 600),
XGA (1024 × 768), SXGA (1280 × 1024)
Color number: 16 bit, 24 bit, 32 bit
Usable browser
Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher
Usable wireless LAN
Standard: IEEE802.11b/g compatible
Channel: 1 to 11
Access system: Access point mode or Ad-
hoc (peer-to-peer) mode
Available security
WEP (64bit/128bit)
WPA (TKIP)
WPA-PSK (TKIP)
802.1x Authentication [PEAP (MS-CHAP
v2)]
Server certificate is not supported.
Note
Air Shot Version 2 will not work on some
computers and wireless LAN devices even
though they satisfy the above requirements.
Preparation
Preparing the Computer
For using Air Shot Version 2, install the
application software, Projector Station for
Air Shot Version 2, in the computer.
The installation can be done by using the
supplied USB wireless LAN module or CDROM.
Notes
• If you use Windows 2000 Professional or
Windows XP Home Edition/Professional on
your computer, log on using the
administrator privileges.
• Before Windows 98SE is used, the driver of
the USB wireless LAN module must be
installed. For details, see the Operating
Instructions of the USB wireless LAN
module.
• When the USB wireless LAN module is used
and Manual Mode is set to [On], see the
Operating Instructions of the USB wireless
LAN module saved in the supplied CD-ROM
and install and set “USB Wireless LAN
Module Utility”. (When Windows XP is
used, setting from the Windows wireless
network connection is also available.)
Installing from the USB
The following is the procedure to install the
driver software and application software for
the USB module when the supplied USB
wireless LAN module is used.
1 Set the switch of the supplied USB
wireless LAN module to [MEMORY].
4
Preparation
Computer
WIRELESS
LAN
USB
wireless LAN module (supplied)
The USB wireless LAN module
contains memory. You can switch the
built-in memory and wireless
connection with the slide switch. To
install the Projector Station for Air Shot
Version 2, slide the switch to
MEMORY. To use the wireless
connection, slide it to WIRELESS LAN.
MEMORY
2 Connect the supplied USB wireless
LAN module to the USB terminal of
the computer.
The window for installing the Projector
Station for Air Shot Version 2 appears.
5 Use [Safe to remove hardware] to stop
the device and then remove the USB
wireless LAN module. Then slide the
switch to [WIRELESS LAN] and
connect the USB wireless LAN
module into the USB terminal.
When you use Windows XP Service
Pack 2 and the following dialog box
appears during installation, check the
[Register automatically] check box and
click [Next].
The [Autoconfiguration done] appears
after the installation is completed.
6 To go on projecting the pictures, check
the [Start Air Shot v2 and connect to
Projector] check box and click [OK].
Notes
• If the above window does not appear,
click [My Computer]-[USB_CD-ROM][Dp_Inst].
• You cannot refer to the Operating
Instructions. See the Operating
Instructions from the CD-ROM.
3 Select [Projector Station for Air Shot
Version 2] and then click [Install].
4 Install the software according to the
“wizard” within the installer.
With the check, the Projector Station for
Air Shot Version 2 starts up
automatically. Without the check, the
installer is completed.
When you are not going to project the
pictures, click [OK].
Preparation
5
Installing from the CD-ROM
1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the
CD-ROM drive of the computer.
The application installation window
appears.
Follow the step 3 and following steps in
“Installing from the USB” on page 4.
Note
If the installation window does not appear
automatically, click [My Computer]-[CDROM] - [Dp_Inst].
Preparing the Projector
2 Press the eject button again.
The card pops out.
Insert the supplied wireless LAN card into
the slot of the projector.
Note
Before inserting or removing the card,
disconnect the power cord of the projector.
Inserting the card
Insert the card facing the right side towards
the front panel of the projector until it clicks.
Notes
• Never use a wireless LAN card other than the
supplied one.
• When the projector is carried, remove the
card from the slot.
Removing the card
3 Remove the card.
Note
After the card is removed, press the eject
button. If the button remains popped out, it may
cause breakage of the button.
1 Press the eject button at the upper side
of the slot.
The eject button pops out.
6
Preparation
Wireless Connection
Connecting in the Simple Mode
When the Simple Mode is selected in
automatic setup during installation, make
the following settings to connect the
computer and projector:
Computer
USB wireless LAN
module (supplied)
VPL-CX86 1000000 201 Meeting Room 43.2.60.123
Serial number
Model name
Operations
guide
Icon
Icons representing wireless status:
being not connected
ad-hoc
infrastructure mode / / /
status when no wireless card is
inserted
Nick name (only
when specified)
IP address
Simple Mode
Mode
Projector
Wireless LAN card
(supplied)
Setting the projector
1 Insert the supplied wireless LAN card
into the slot of the projector.
2 Turn on the projector.
3 Press the AIR SHOT key on the
remote commander.
The home display of Air Shot Version 2
appears.
Check that [Simple Mode] is selected.
If Simple Mode is not set to [On]
See steps 4 and 5 of “Connecting in the
Manual Mode” on page 11 and select Simple
Mode.
To change the network channel for
Simple Mode
When the communication is poor, change
the network channel.
The default setting is [11]. See steps 4 and 5
of “Connecting in the Manual Mode” on
page 11 and set [Network Channel] to
another channel. The channel is selected
from among 1 to 11.
Notes
• If the USB wireless LAN module is
connected to the computer, remove it before
setting.
• You may not be able to use some channels
according to the country/region.
• Follow the regulations of the country/region
where you use the unit.
Wireless Connection
7
Setting and connecting the
computer
1 Start the Projector Station for Air Shot
Version 2.
When it starts, the [ ] icon appears in
the task tray.
When [Create Shortcut Icon into Startup
Folder.] is selected at installation, the
Projector Station for Air Shot Version 2
starts automatically.
2 Make sure that the switch is set to
WIRELESS LAN and then connect
the USB wireless LAN module to the
USB terminal of the computer.
The wireless setting is automatically
done. When [Connect Projector
automatically when starting application]
is selected in
dialog box (page 17), the connectable
projector is searched and the image of
the computer is projected on the
searched projector.
the [ Option Setting]
3 When [Connect Projector automatically
when starting application
selected, click the projector button to
connect it.
] is not
Disconnecting the projector and
computer
Click the projector button to disconnect the
project from the computer.
To remove the USB wireless LAN module,
use [Safe to remove hardware] to stop the
device and then remove it.
When the projector you want to
connect cannot be found
Change the projector or add the projector to
be used. The changed or added projector
appears in the select list.
Setting
1 Click the [ ] icon in the task tray
and select [Open].
The main window of Projector Station
for Air Shot Version 2 opens.
Projector button
Note
It may take time to project an image due to the
computer.
8
Wireless Connection
2 Click the [ ] button of the main
window to open the [Option Setting]
dialog box.
The [Option Setting] dialog box is
opened when the computer is not
connected to the projector.
For details of the [Option Setting] dialog
box, see page 17.
3 Click the [Simple Mode Setting] tab.
The dialog box with a projector name
and serial number is displayed.
4 When the projector to be used is listed,
select the projector and click the
[Select] button.
When the projector to be used is not
listed, click the [Add] button and enter
the serial number (seven-digit-number).
The projector is added to the list.
Notes
• Even when the setting to add a projector is
completed, the projector name is listed
“Unknown” until the projector has been
connected once.
• The serial number appears at the left bottom
of the Air Shot Version 2 home display.
• A maximum of 20 projectors can be
registered.
• External monitor signal of notebook type
computer may not be output when you use
Projector Station for Air Shot Version 2.
When multiple projectors are
connected
Names and Functions of the Main
Window
When one projector is connected
IP address
Projector name
Items Functions
1[Simple
Mode] display
2 [Refresh]
button
3 [Option
Setting] button
4 [Help]
button
5Scroll bar The scroll bar is displayed
6[PC List]
buttons
My PC
IP address
Computer name
[Simple Mode] is highlighted
when the Air Shot Version 2 is
used in Simple Mode.
The projector list, connected
computer list, and connectable
computer list are refreshed
manually.
The [Option Setting] window
for setting the Air Shot Version
2 is displayed. When the
computer is not connected to
the projector, you can display
the window.
Air Shot Version 2 help topics
will be displayed.
when more than 5 projectors
exist.
When the button is clicked,
the connectable computer list is
displayed.
When the button is clicked,
the list is closed.
Wireless Connection
9
Items Functions
7[Tool bar
select] button
8 [
Minimum]
button
9 [Close]
button
0Projector
button
qaControlled
projector select
menu
qs Connected
computer
display
When the button is clicked,
only the tool bar for the
projector control is displayed.
When the button is clicked,
the whole main window is
displayed.
The Air Shot Version 2 main
window is reduced minimum.
The Air Shot Version 2 main
window is closed.
The icon of the connectable
projector, projector name (or
Nickname, if specified) and IP
address are displayed on the
button. Click the button to
connect to or disconnect from
the projector. By right-clicking
on the button and selecting
[Show Projector Web], the Web
display of the projector appears
on the computer.
Select the projector to be
operated by the projector
control buttons. When only one
projector is connected, this
menu is not displayed.
The icon, computer name, and
IP address of the computer
being connected to the projector
are displayed. The computer
name is changed in the [Option
Setting] window.When no
computer is connected to the
projector, this display does not
appear.
Items Functions
qdProjector
control buttons
With the buttons, you can
operate the projector selected
on the controlled projector
select menu.When only one
projector is connected, the
projector will be operated.
[Picture Muting] button: Click
the button to clear the picture
temporally. Click it again to
display the picture.
[Freeze] button: Click the
button to stop the motion of the
picture. Click it again to restart
the picture.
[Input Select] button: Click the
button to select the input signal.
[Power On/Standby] button:
Click to turn on the power of
the projector or set it in standby
mode.
Connecting, disconnecting and
switching from the projector
1 Press the AIR SHOT key on the
remote commander.
The computer list appears.
10
Wireless Connection
2 Press M or m key on the remote
commander to select the computer,
and then press the ENTER key.
Appears when the computer is connected.
Yamada PC
Tanaka PC
Suzuki PC
Saito PC
Sakuma PC
Connect PC?
Connecting PC: Yamada PC
(xxx. xxx. xx. x)
( xx. x. xx. xx )
(xxx. xxx. xx. x)
( xx. x. xx. xx )
(xxx. xxx. xx. x)
Loading...