Sony Projector 4 125 572 12 1 User Manual

4-125-572-12 (1)  
Data  
Projector  
Operating Instructions  
for Network / USB File Viewer  
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly  
and retain it for future reference.  
VPL-MX25  
VPL-DX15  
© 2009 Sony Corporation  
 
Table of Contents  
Configuring Using Simple Setting  
Connection ..............................16  
Configuring Using “Simple Setting”  
Connection ..............................17  
Configuring the Network Settings  
Using the Menu .............................19  
Use of Windows Vista® Network  
Projector ....................................6  
Configuring the Wired Network  
Setting (VPL-DX15 Only) ......19  
Configuring the Wireless Network  
Setting ......................................19  
Configuring the Common Setting  
Items ........................................21  
Use of the Feature for Monitoring  
and Operating the Projector from  
a Computer via a Web  
Preparing for Using the USB File  
Viewer Feature ..............................23  
Browser .....................................7  
Types of Files Available for  
Browsing .........................................8  
Restrictions on Folder Names and  
Filenames on a File List ............... 10  
Running a Presentation via a  
Projector ........................................24  
Configuring the Settings on the  
Projector ..................................24  
Configuring the Settings on the  
Computer .................................24  
Projecting a File Stored on a Network  
Directly—Network File Viewer ....25  
Making a Wired Connection with a  
Computer ...................................... 14  
Configuring the Settings on the  
Computer .................................25  
Configuring Using Simple  
Setting ..................................... 15  
Configuring the Settings on the  
Projector ..................................25  
Making a Wireless Connection with a  
Computer ...................................... 16  
Operating a Computer from the  
Projector—Remote Desktop .........26  
Table of Contents  
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Configuring the Settings on the  
Computer ................................ 26  
Configuring the Settings on the  
Projector .................................. 26  
Projecting a Streaming Video Delivered  
Streaming ...................................... 28  
Configuring the Settings on the  
Computer ................................ 28  
Configuring the Settings on the  
Projector .................................. 28  
Monitoring and Operating the Projector  
Using a Web Browser ................... 29  
Confirming the Information  
—Information ......................... 30  
Operating the Computer  
—Control ................................ 31  
Setting the Network  
Information .............................31  
Setting up the Projector  
—Setup ...................................32  
Projecting a File Stored in the USB  
—USB File Viewer .......................36  
Monitoring the Microsoft Office  
File ................................................ 37  
Monitoring the PowerPoint  
File .......................................... 37  
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Table of Contents  
 
B Getting Started  
the computer located at a remote site from  
the projector. Commercially available  
USB mouse, USB keyboard (alphabetic  
layout 101/102 keys), and USB hub are  
required.  
Overview of the  
Features  
This manual explains the features described  
below.  
Projecting a streaming video  
delivered via a network—Video  
Streaming  
You can view a streaming video delivered by  
a computer equipped with Windows Media  
Encoder over a wireless or wired* network.  
Network Features  
Running a presentation over a  
network—WindowsVista®Network  
Projector  
*VPL-DX15 only  
• Use of the Windows Vista® Network  
Projector feature which is a standard  
application of Windows Vista allows you  
to run a presentation over a wireless or  
wired* network.  
Monitoring and operating the  
projector via a web browser  
You can monitor and operate the projector  
from a computer via a web browser over a  
wireless or wired* network.  
*VPL-DX15 only  
• As the feature uses an application included  
with Windows Vista, you need not install  
additional software.  
• As this feature supports wireless  
connection, no complicated cable  
connection for a wired connection is  
required.  
*VPL-DX15 only  
You can have e-mail sent notifying you of  
lamp replacement timing and error  
information for the projector to a  
previously specified e-mail address.  
USB File Viewer Feature  
Projecting a file stored in a  
computer on a network directly—  
Network File Viewer  
Projecting files stored in a USB  
memory—USB File Viewer feature  
The projector is supplied with the simplified  
file viewer with which you can browse files.  
Using these simplified file viewer, you can  
browse the following files on a computer  
over a network.  
– Microsoft Office file (PowerPoint/  
Excel)  
The projector is supplied with the simplified  
file viewer with which you can browse files.  
Using these simplified file viewer, you can  
browse the following files stored in a USB  
memory connected to the USB connector of  
the projector without using a computer.  
– Microsoft Office file (PowerPoint/  
Excel)  
– Photo file  
– Video file  
– Photo file  
For details on files you can browse, refer to  
page 8.  
– Video file  
For details on files you can browse, refer to  
Operating a computer from the  
projector—Remote Desktop  
• The projector supports the Remote  
Desktop feature included with Windows  
operating systems.  
• If a USB mouse and USB keyboard  
(alphabetic layout 101/102 keys) are  
connected to the projector, you can control  
Overview of the Features  
5
 
                   
Projector feature installed.  
The main operating systems equipped  
with the Windows Vista® Network  
Projector feature are as follows:  
– Windows Vista Home Premium  
– Windows Vista Business  
Precautions  
• This manual explains the Network  
function and how to operate USB File  
Viewer features, using the VPL-MX25 or  
VPL-DX15 data projector.  
• The displays of VPL-DX15 are used in the  
explanation. Some items in the display  
may not be displayed in VPL-MX25.  
• Before you use these features, read the  
precautions for each feature.  
• For the operations of the projector, refer to  
the Operating Instructions contained on  
the CD-ROM.  
• Configuration of a computer varies with  
the model, operating system or the local  
region where the computer is used. For  
details on system configuration, refer to  
the manual that comes with your  
computer, online help, or the Microsoft  
website.  
– Windows Vista Ultimate  
• There are some restrictions on use of the  
Windows Vista® Network Projector  
feature.  
– The Windows Vista® Network Projector  
feature is not suitable for reproduction of  
moving images, as the update interval of  
the image reproduction on the projector  
is longer than that on the computer.  
– As the projector cannot be connected to  
a computer with resolution higher than  
that of the projector, it is necessary to  
convert the resolution of the computer to  
less than that of the projector. If,  
however, your computer has Windows  
Vista Service Pack1 or later version  
installed, a dialog box that prompts you  
to convert the resolution to less than that  
of the projector opens, and the resolution  
will be down-converted. Then the  
resolution of the computer is  
automatically restored to the original  
one when you quit this feature.  
– The projector cannot project an image of  
Windows Media Center in full-screen  
display.  
– If the connected computer has more than  
16-bit color display, the projected image  
from the projector is automatically  
converted to 16-bit color.  
• It may take some time to show another  
display, such as detailed information.  
• It takes about a minute just after the power  
is turned on until the network function or  
USB file viewer can be used.  
Use of Network Features  
• A computer to be connected to the  
projector should be equipped with either  
of the following network features:  
– Wireless Network (802.11a/b/g)*  
– Wired Network (IEEE 802.3 10Base-T/  
100Base-TX)  
* A Wireless Network is not available in  
some countries and regions.  
• Regarding 802.1x Authentication, the  
projector adopts EAP Type (Extensible  
Authentication Protocol type) and  
– Any wallpaper projected by the  
projector using this feature is displayed  
in a single color.  
– Reproduction of audio using the  
Windows Vista® Network Projector  
feature is not available.  
supports the PEAP (MS-CHAP v2)  
authentication method. The projector  
supports only Windows 2003 Server as the  
authentication server (RADIUS Server).  
(pause mark) may appear in the  
screen saver starting window. In this  
case, cancel the screen saver to restore  
the previous display.  
may be displayed during other  
operations. Consult the manufacturer of  
your computer for details on such an  
Use of Windows Vista®  
Network Projector  
issue when  
it go away, etc.  
– This feature may not be available,  
depending on antivirus software  
appears or how to make  
• To use this feature, your computer is  
required to have an operating system that  
supports the Windows Vista® Network  
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Precautions  
 
           
installed on your computer. It may  
become available if you change the  
setting of the software so as to permit  
Windows services.  
– (Only for the VPL-DX15) When the  
projector is connected with two or more  
computers via both wired and wireless  
networks, the wired network connection  
has priority. In this case, you cannot use  
the Windows Vista® Network Projector  
feature of the computer connected via a  
wireless network by specifying the IP  
Address of that projector.  
not supplied) and USB hub (not supplied)  
to use this feature.  
• Be sure not to connect the USB mouse (not  
supplied) and USB keyboard (alphabetic  
layout 101/102 keys, not supplied) to the  
projector directly. Connect them via a  
USB hub (not supplied.)  
• There are the following restrictions on the  
Remote Desktop feature:  
– The Windows Vista® Network Projector  
feature is not suitable for reproduction of  
moving images, as the update interval of  
the image reproduction on the projector  
is longer than that on the computer.  
– Any wallpaper projected by the  
projector using the Remote Desktop  
feature is displayed in a single color.  
– Reproduction of audio using the Remote  
Desktop feature is not available.  
Use of Network File Viewer  
• To use the Network File Viewer feature,  
the connected computer is required to  
support network file sharing. The main  
operating systems that support network  
file sharing are as follows:  
Use of Video Streaming  
– Windows 2000 Professional  
– Windows XP Home  
– Windows XP Professional  
– Windows Vista Home Premium  
– Windows Vista Business  
– Windows Vista Ultimate  
• This feature does not support Windows  
domain.  
• Installation of Windows Media Encoder  
on the connected computer and the  
available system environment for  
streaming delivery are required for use of  
the Video Streaming feature. The versions  
of Windows Media Encoder that support  
the feature are as follows:  
• Be sure to use one-byte characters for the  
folder name (share name). Other  
characters cannot be input the folder name  
(share name) in the projector.  
• There are restrictions on the folder names  
and filenames on a file list. For details, see  
• There are restrictions on the files that can  
be browsed. For details, see Types of  
– Windows Media Encoder 9 Series  
• The audio is not output from the projector  
if not equipped with speakers.  
• Depending on the system environment,  
low-quality moving images may be  
reproduced, or moving image cannot be  
reproduced.  
• The quality of the reproduced moving  
images depends on the computer’s  
performance.  
• The highest resolution of the moving  
images that can be reproduced is 720 ×  
576 pixels. Those with higher resolution  
cannot be displayed.  
Use of Remote Desktop  
• To use the remote desktop feature, the  
connected computer is required to support  
the Remote Desktop feature. The main  
operating systems that support the Remote  
Desktop feature are as follows:  
– Windows XP Professional  
– Windows Vista Business  
– Windows Vista Ultimate  
• Prepare a USB mouse (not supplied), USB  
keyboard (alphabetic layout 101/102 keys,  
Use of the Feature for  
Monitoring and Operating the  
Projector from a Computer via  
a Web Browser  
• When you monitor the information  
regarding the projector and operate the  
projector from a computer via a web  
Precautions  
7
 
                       
browser, the connected computer is  
required to have the following web  
browser installed:  
– Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher  
• The supported languages are English and  
Japanese only.  
Types of Files  
Available for  
Browsing  
The files to which you are permitted access  
using Network File Viewer and USB File  
Viewer are described below.  
• files created with the following  
applications of Microsoft Office 97/2000/  
XP/2003  
– PowerPoint (.ppt)  
– Excel (.xls)  
• Photo files  
– JPEG (.jpg/.jpeg)  
Use of USB File Viewer  
• There are restrictions on the folder names  
and filenames displayed on a file list. For  
• There are restrictions on the files that can  
be browsed. For details, see “Types of  
• To prevent data from accidental loss, we  
recommend that you back up data  
frequently. Should data have been lost,  
Sony will not be liable for damages of any  
kind.  
• Video (streaming video) files  
– WMV (.wmv)*  
* Only when the video format is WMV and  
audio format is WMA  
• It may take some time until the file list is  
displayed after a USB memory is  
connected.  
• The data in the USB memory connected to  
the projector via a USB hub cannot be  
displayed.  
• The projector cannot be connected with  
the computer by connecting the USB cable  
to the USB connector on the projector.  
Notes  
• The File Viewers of this unit are of simplified  
type. They are inadequate to play the files  
described above completely.  
• The following languages can be used in  
PowerPoint, and Excel files.  
– Languages with single-byte characters  
(English, French, etc.)  
Some languages may not be displayed  
correctly.  
About the USB memory  
– Japanese  
• A USB memory up to 16 GB is used to  
confirm the operation check for this  
projector. However, the projector provides  
no guarantee of the operation of every  
USB memory.  
• Be sure not to remove the USB memory  
during accessing. If a file in the USB  
memory is open, press the ENTER key to  
close it before removing the USB memory.  
• For the fonts that can be used for the  
PowerPoint, or Excel file, see “About  
• It may take some time due to a file until the  
contents of a file are displayed.  
• It may take some time to turn a page of a  
PowerPoint, or Excel file.  
• Some graphics and effects in PowerPoint,  
and Excel files may not be displayed  
properly.  
• Still image files of higher resolution than  
1600 × 1200 pixels may not be displayed.  
• Moving image files of higher resolution than  
720 × 576 pixels may not be displayed.  
• The following are recommended for video  
files to be used with this product.  
– Display size*: 720 × 576 (or 720 × 480)  
pixels  
– Video bit rate: 800 kbps (CBR)  
– Frame rate: 15 fps  
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Types of Files Available for Browsing  
 
         
– Audio bit rate: 64 kbps (CBR)  
– Sampling rate: 44.1 kHz (stereo)  
About Supported  
Fonts  
* When making the display size other than  
the one before, be sure to make the  
numbers of pixels a multiple of 16.  
e.g.) 320 × 240 pixels, 640 × 480 pixels,  
640 × 360 pixels  
The fonts displayed correctly when using the  
Network File Viewer and USB File Viewer  
are described below. Any other font  
specifications in a file will be substituted  
with those of fonts described below, in  
which case some characters may not be  
displayed properly.  
Alphabetical characters:  
– Arial  
– Courier  
– Tahoma  
– Times  
– Symbol  
Japanese characters:  
– MS Gothic and MS P Gothic  
About Supported Fonts  
9
 
   
Restrictions on  
Folder Names and  
Filenames on a File  
List  
There are the following restrictions on the  
names of folders and filenames available for  
browsing using the viewers equipped with  
the projector:  
• Languages available to display:  
– Languages with single-byte characters  
such as English, French, etc. In this case,  
some characters may not be displayed  
properly according to the language.  
– Japanese  
• Usable character count: up to 255 one-byte  
characters  
10 Restrictions on Folder Names and Filenames on a File List  
 
   
B Preparation  
Network Mode  
Activating the  
Network Features  
Choose one of the four types of Network  
Mode according to your network  
environment.  
To use the network features of the projector,  
a peer-to-peer connection between the  
projector and a computer or a connection of  
both devices over a network is required.  
There are four types of Network Mode  
(VPL-MX25: 3 and 4/VPL-DX15: 1 to  
4). Use one of the methods according to  
your network environment.  
Wired Connection (VPL-DX15 only)  
1 Connection between the projector  
and a computer  
Use a cross type Ethernet cable for the  
connection.  
Projector  
Before starting  
There are precautions on use of the network  
page 6 before you start using this feature.  
Notes  
• When you make a connection, a network  
configuration such as an IP Address setting  
may be required. For details, contact your  
network administrator.  
• If your network environment has changed,  
set up the network configuration again.  
Computer  
For details on the connection and  
configuration, see “Making a Wired  
Activating the Network Features 11  
 
           
2 LAN connection among the  
Wireless connection  
projector and computers  
3 Connection between the projector  
and a computer (Ad-hoc (Peer-to-  
peer))  
LAN  
Projector  
Projector  
Computer  
Access  
point  
Computer  
Computer  
For details on the connection and  
configuration, see “Making a Wired  
For details on configuration, see  
12 Activating the Network Features  
 
   
4 LAN connection among the  
projector and computers  
(Wireless Access Point)  
About Simple Setting  
The configuration with Simple Setting uses a  
wizard, which prompts you to answer to  
questions step by step.  
LAN  
The wizard enables easier configuration,  
since it suggests a successful configuration  
method.  
Note  
Use the menus to configure the settings, as the  
configuration with Simple Setting is not  
available in the following cases:  
Access  
point  
– When 802.1x Authentication of a  
wireless LAN is required to be set  
– When you want to make a Data  
Encryption setting for an Ad-hoc (Peer-  
to-peer) connection over a wireless LAN  
– When you change Common Setting  
items such as Projector Name and  
Password  
Computer  
– When you initialize the Network Setting  
Projector  
Computer  
For details on the configuration, see  
“Configuring Using “Simple Setting” for  
Note  
Setting of the security features, such as Data  
Encryption and authentication, may be  
required according to your network  
environment. We recommend that you contact  
your network administrator before  
configuration.  
Activating the Network Features 13  
 
     
Wired LAN connection  
Making a Wired  
Connection with a  
Computer  
(VPL-DX15 Only)  
Projector  
to  
(network/  
When you make a wired connection between  
the projector and a computer, there are two  
methods; peer-to-peer connection and wired  
LAN connection.  
RJ45) connector  
Ethernet cable  
(straight cable)  
(not supplied)  
1 Connect the  
(network/RJ45)  
connector on the projector to the  
network connector on a computer or  
on a LAN using an Ethernet cable (not  
supplied).  
Peer-to-peer connection  
LAN  
Hub or router  
If the DHCP server is enabled on the  
connected LAN, the IP Address is  
assigned automatically.  
Projector  
to  
(network/  
RJ45) connector  
2 Press the NETWORK key on the  
remote commander.  
The following menu appears:  
Ethernet cable (cross  
cable) (not supplied)  
Windows Vista® Network Projector  
Network Name (SSID):  
Projector Name:  
Network Address:  
Projector Password:  
Detail Information  
Switch  
SonyProj99808B8  
192.168.0.1  
to network  
connector  
Search for a projector or enter the "Network  
address" and "Projector password" at  
"Connect to a Network Projector" of  
Windows Vista®  
.
Select:  
Set:  
Computer  
If the assigned IP Address is displayed  
under “Network Address”, the  
connection is complete.  
Note  
When a peer-to-peer connection is made, set a  
private IP Address (e.g. 192.168.0.1) for each  
of the projector and computer.  
When the IP Address is not  
assigned automatically  
The following menu appears.  
We recommend that you use the “Simple  
Setting” wizard for network configuration.  
14 Making a Wired Connection with a Computer  
 
   
For the procedure for using the on-  
screen keyboard, see “Using the On-  
Windows Vista® Network Projector  
Projector not connected to network.  
Simple Setting  
Detail Information  
Switch  
Set the Network setting  
with Simple Setting or the Menu.  
When you complete the settings, the  
following menu is displayed on the  
screen:  
Simple Setting  
Simple setting completed.  
Select:  
Set:  
Close  
Configuring Using Simple  
Setting  
Start from the display shown in “When the  
IP Address is not assigned automatically.”  
Prev.:  
Set:  
Exit:  
Before starting  
5 Press the ENTER key to quit “Simple  
Input of the IP Address, Subnet Mask and  
Default Gateway is required for the  
configuration. Before starting, contact your  
network administrator.  
Setting.”  
The specified IP Address is displayed  
under “Network Address.”  
Windows Vista® Network Projector  
Network Name (SSID):  
Projector Name:  
Network Address:  
Projector Password:  
Detail Information  
Switch  
1 Press the v or V key on the remote  
commander to select “Simple Setting”  
then press the ENTER key.  
SonyProj99808B8  
192.168.0.1  
Search for a projector or enter the "Network  
address" and "Projector password" at  
"Connect to a Network Projector" of  
The message “Simple Setting started.”  
appears on the screen.  
Windows Vista®  
.
2 Press the B key.  
The following menu appears:  
Simple Setting  
Select:  
Set:  
Notes  
IP address not obtained automatically.  
Enter manually.  
• If the entered IP Address is not correct, the  
connection will not be made even if the IP  
Address is shown under “Network Address.”  
• If you entered an incorrect IP Address, you  
cannot correct the setting with “Simple  
Setting.” In this case, initialize the settings,  
Setting” on page 22, then configure the  
settings again with “Configuring Using  
Simple Setting” on page 15. You can also use  
the menu to set the IP Address, referring to  
IP Address  
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Subnet Mask  
Default Gateway  
Prev.:  
Select:  
Set:  
Exit:  
3 Press the v or V key on the remote  
commander to select “IP Address”  
then press the ENTER key.  
The on-screen keyboard appears.  
4 Enter “IP Address” with the on-screen  
keyboard. Input “Subnet Mask” and  
“Default Gateway” as well.  
Making a Wired Connection with a Computer 15  
 
       
The message “Simple Setting started.”  
appears on the screen.  
Making a Wireless  
Connection with a  
Computer  
3 Press the B key.  
The following menu appears:  
Simple Setting  
Use Wireless network.  
To prepare the computer  
Select the Network Mode.  
Prepare for a wireless connection on your  
computer. For details, refer to the manual  
supplied with your computer, online help, or  
the Microsoft website.  
Ad-hoc  
Access Point  
Note  
If the network cable is connected to the  
computer, “Simple Setting” for a wireless  
network connection cannot be used. In this  
case, unplug the network cable from the  
computer, or use the menu of the projector to  
configure the wireless LAN connection,  
Prev.:  
Next:  
Select:  
Exit:  
4 Press the v or V key to select “Ad-  
hoc” then press the B key.  
Simple Setting  
Simple setting completed.  
Wireless Standard:  
Network Name (SSID):  
802.11b/g  
SonyProj2EA509  
Close  
Configuring Using Simple  
Setting for Ad-hoc (Peer-to-  
peer) Connection  
Prev.:  
Set:  
Exit:  
Note  
Data Encryption is not available when peer-to-  
peer connection is made using “Simple  
Setting.” To encrypt data, see “Configuring the  
5 Press the ENTER key to quit the  
“Simple Setting” menu.  
The “Network Name (SSID)” and  
“Projector Name” are displayed on the  
screen.  
1 Press the NETWORK key on the  
remote commander.  
Windows Vista® Network Projector  
The following menu appears:  
Network Name (SSID):  
Projector Name:  
Network Address:  
Projector Password:  
SonyProj2EA509  
SonyProj99808B8  
Detail Information  
Switch  
Windows Vista® Network Projector  
Projector not connected to network.  
Simple Setting  
Detail Information  
Switch  
Search for a projector or enter the "Network  
address" and "Projector password" at  
"Connect to a Network Projector" of  
Set the Network setting  
with Simple Setting or the Menu.  
Windows Vista®  
.
Select:  
Set:  
The “Network Name (SSID),”  
Select:  
Set:  
“Projector Name” and “Projector  
Password” can be changed using the  
2 Press the v or V key to select “Simple  
Setting” then press the ENTER key.  
16 Making a Wireless Connection with a Computer  
 
           
6 Configure the settings on the  
Windows Vista® Network Projector  
Projector not connected to network.  
connected computer.  
Simple Setting  
Detail Information  
Switch  
Open the [Wireless Network  
Set the Network setting  
with Simple Setting or the Menu.  
Connection] menu on the computer to  
select the same network as that  
displayed under “Network Name  
(SSID)” in the menu in step 5.  
The connection between the projector  
and the computer has been made and the  
IP Address of the projector is displayed  
under “Network Address.”  
Select:  
Set:  
2 Press the v or V key to select “Simple  
Windows Vista® Network Projector  
Setting” then press the ENTER key.  
Network Name (SSID):  
Projector Name:  
Network Address:  
Projector Password:  
SonyProj2EA509  
SonyProj99808B8  
169.254.163.130  
The message “Simple Setting started.”  
appears on the screen.  
Detail Information  
Switch  
Search for a projector or enter the "Network  
address" and "Projector password" at  
"Connect to a Network Projector" of  
3 Press the B key.  
The following menu appears:  
Simple Setting  
Windows Vista®  
.
Use Wireless network.  
Select:  
Set:  
Select the Network Mode.  
Ad-hoc  
Access Point  
Note  
It may take about one minute to obtain an  
IP Address.  
Prev.:  
Next:  
Select:  
Exit:  
Configuring Using “Simple  
Setting” for Wireless Access  
Point Connection  
4 Press the v or V key to select  
“Wireless Access Point” then press the  
B key.  
Before starting  
The access point select menu appears.  
SSID, Encryption Key, etc. is required to be  
entered according to your wired Lan  
environment. Consult your network  
administrator.  
Simple Setting  
Select access point.  
SSID 01  
SSID 02  
SSID 03  
Note  
Some security systems such as 802.1x  
Authentication cannot be set with Simple  
Setting. Use the menus of the projector to set  
such security systems.  
Prev.:  
Next:  
Select:  
Exit:  
1 Press the NETWORK key on the  
remote commander.  
Note  
It may take some time to detect an access  
point.  
The following menu appears:  
Making a Wireless Connection with a Computer 17  
 
 
The “Simple Setting” wizard closes, and  
the configured settings such as the IP  
Address are displayed.  
5 Press the v or V key to select the  
access point to be used then press the  
B key.  
When the selected access point is  
protected with any security system, the  
menu that prompts to enter the security  
Key is displayed.  
Windows Vista® Network Projector  
Network Name (SSID):  
Projector Name:  
Network Address:  
Projector Password:  
SonyProj2EA509  
SonyProj99808B8  
192.168.0.1  
Detail Information  
Switch  
Search for a projector or enter the "Network  
address" and "Projector password" at  
"Connect to a Network Projector" of  
Simple Setting  
This network is security protected.  
Enter security key.  
Windows Vista®  
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Data Encryption: WEP  
Key  
Select:  
Set:  
The Wireless Access Point connection is  
completed.  
Prev.:  
Set:  
Exit:  
Notes  
• If the IP Address has not been  
automatically assigned, a message may  
prompt you to enter the IP Address.  
Enter it according to the instructions  
displayed.  
• If the entered IP Address is not correct,  
the connection will not be made even if  
the IP Address is shown under “Network  
Address.”  
If the selected access point is not  
protected with any security Key, proceed  
to step 8.  
6 Press the ENTER key.  
The on-screen keyboard appears.  
7 Input the security Key with the on-  
screen keyboard shown there.  
Wrong IP address  
The security Key is shown as [*****].  
For the procedure for using the on-  
screen keyboard, see “Using the On-  
Windows Vista® Network Projector  
Network Name (SSID):  
Projector Name:  
SonyProj2EA509  
SonyProj99808B8  
169.254.163.130  
Detail Information  
Switch  
Network Address:  
Projector Password:  
8 Enter the security key numbers then  
Search for a projector or enter the "Network  
address" and "Projector password" at  
"Connect to a Network Projector" of  
press the ENTER key.  
Windows Vista®  
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Connection starts, and the message  
“Simple setting completed.” appears on  
the screen when the connection has been  
completed.  
Select:  
Set:  
Simple Setting  
• If you entered an incorrect IP Address,  
you cannot correct the setting with  
“Simple Setting.” In this case, initialize  
the settings, referring to “Initializing the  
configure the settings again with  
page 15. You can also use the menu to set  
the IP Address, referring to “Configuring  
Simple setting completed.  
Wireless Standard:  
Network Name (SSID):  
802.11b/g  
SSID 01  
Close  
Prev.:  
Set:  
Exit:  
9 Press the ENTER key to quit “Simple  
Setting.”  
18 Making a Wireless Connection with a Computer  
 
The Wired Network Setting menu  
appears.  
Configuring the  
Network Settings  
Using the Menu  
Wired Network Setting  
IP Address Setting  
IP Address  
Auto (DHCP)  
Confirm  
Cancel  
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Subnet Mask  
Default Gateway  
Primary DNS  
Use the menus to configure the settings, as  
the configuration with Simple Setting is not  
available in the following cases:  
Secondary DNS  
– When 802.1x Authentication of a  
wireless LAN is required to be set  
– When you want to make a Data  
Encryption setting for an Ad-hoc (Peer-  
to-peer) connection over a wireless LAN  
– When you change Common Setting  
items such as Projector Name and  
Password  
Select:  
Set:  
Exit:  
4 Enter the necessary items using the v/  
V/b/B key and ENTER key.  
The on-screen keyboard appears when  
the menu prompts you to enter values,  
etc.  
– When you initialize the Network Setting  
For the procedure for using the on-  
screen keyboard, see “Using the On-  
Before starting  
Entering the IP Address and the security Key,  
etc. is required for the settings using the menus.  
For the required items, contact your network  
administrator before starting menu operation.  
5 Select “Confirm” then press the  
ENTER key once all the items have  
been entered.  
The Network Setting menu is restored,  
and the entered settings are displayed.  
Configuring the Wired  
Network Setting (VPL-DX15  
Only)  
6 Press the MENU key to quit the  
setting.  
1 Press the MENU key on the remote  
commander to display the menu.  
Configuring the Wireless  
Network Setting  
2 Press the v/V/b/B key to select “To  
Network Setting” in the Network  
Setting menu then press the ENTER  
key.  
1 Press the MENU key on the remote  
commander to display the menu.  
The Network Setting menu appears.  
2 Press the v/V/b/B key to select “To  
Network Setting” in the Network  
Setting menu then press the ENTER  
key.  
Network Setting  
IP Address Setting  
IP Address  
Subnet Mask  
Default Gateway  
Primary DNS  
Secondary DNS  
Auto (DHCP)  
Wired Network  
Wireless Network  
Common Setting  
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The Network Setting menu appears.  
Select:  
Set:  
Exit:  
3 Press the v or V key to select “Wired  
Network” then press the ENTER key.  
Configuring the Network Settings Using the Menu 19  
 
           
802.1x Authentication:  
Network Setting  
“802.1x Authentication” is selectable  
when:  
– “Network Mode” is set to “Wireless  
Access Point” and “Data Encryption”  
is set to “WEP” in “Wireless  
Network.”  
IP Address Setting  
IP Address  
Subnet Mask  
Default Gateway  
Primary DNS  
Secondary DNS  
Auto (DHCP)  
Wired Network  
Wireless Network  
Common Setting  
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– “Network Authentication” is set to  
“WPA” or “WPA2” in “Wireless  
Network.”  
Select:  
Set:  
Exit:  
When “802.1x Authentication” is  
selected after setting as above, the  
following menu appears:  
3 Press the v or V key to select  
“Wireless Network” then press the  
ENTER key.  
Wireless Network Setting - 802.1x Authentication  
802.1x Authentication Disable  
EAP Type  
Close  
The Wireless Network Setting menu  
appears.  
User Name  
Password  
Wireless Network Setting  
Wireless Network  
Wireless Setting  
802.1x Authentication  
IP Address Setting  
IP Address  
Enable  
Confirm  
Cancel  
Auto (DHCP)  
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Subnet Mask  
Select:  
Set:  
Exit:  
Default Gateway  
Primary DNS  
Secondary DNS  
5 When all items are entered, select  
“Confirm” then press the ENTER key.  
Select:  
Set:  
Exit:  
The Network Setting menu is restored,  
and the entered settings are displayed.  
4 Enter the necessary items using the v/  
V/b/B key and ENTER key.  
6 Press the MENU key to quit the  
The on-screen keyboard appears when  
the menu prompts you to enter values,  
etc.  
setting.  
Note  
For the procedure for using the on-  
screen keyboard, see “Using the On-  
If the entered IP Address is not correct, the  
connection will not be made even if the IP  
Address is shown under “Network  
Address.”  
Wireless Setting:  
When “Wireless Setting” is selected, the  
following display appears:  
Wrong IP address  
Wireless Network Setting - Wireless Setting  
Windows Vista® Network Projector  
Network Mode  
Access Point  
802.11b/g  
Close  
Network Name (SSID):  
Projector Name:  
Network Address:  
Projector Password:  
SonyProj2EA509  
SonyProj99808B8  
169.254.163.130  
Detail Information  
Switch  
Wireless Standard  
Network Name (SSID) SonyProj  
Network Authentication Open  
Data Encryption  
Key  
Disable  
Search for a projector or enter the "Network  
address" and "Projector password" at  
"Connect to a Network Projector" of  
Windows Vista®  
.
Select:  
Set:  
Exit:  
Select:  
Set:  
20 Configuring the Network Settings Using the Menu  
 
   
5 Select “Close” then press the ENTER  
Configuring the Common  
Setting Items  
key when all items are entered.  
The Network Setting menu is restored,  
and the entered settings are displayed.  
Input the Projector Name and set whether or  
not to require input of a Password to operate  
the Windows Vista® Network Projector  
feature.  
6 Press the MENU key to quit the  
setting.  
1 Press the MENU key on the remote  
commander to display the menu.  
2 Press the v/V/b/B key to select “To  
Network Setting” in the Network  
Setting menu then press the ENTER  
key.  
The Network Setting menu appears.  
Network Setting  
IP Address Setting  
IP Address  
Subnet Mask  
Default Gateway  
Primary DNS  
Secondary DNS  
Auto (DHCP)  
Wired Network  
Wireless Network  
Common Setting  
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Select:  
Set:  
Exit:  
3 Press the v or V key to select  
“Common Setting” then press the  
ENTER key.  
The Common Setting menu appears.  
Common Setting  
Projector Name  
SonyProj9980B8  
Close  
Projector Password  
Not required  
Initialize Network Setting  
Select:  
Set:  
Exit:  
4 Enter the necessary items using the v/  
V/b/B key and ENTER key.  
The on-screen keyboard appears when  
the menu prompts you to enter  
characters and numerals, etc.  
For the procedure for using the on-  
screen keyboard, see “Using the On-  
Configuring the Network Settings Using the Menu 21  
 
   
Initialize Network Setting  
Reset OK?  
Initializing the  
Network Setting  
OK  
Cancel  
All the network settings that were  
configured can be reset to the factory preset  
values.  
5 When you want to reset the settings,  
press the b or B key to select “OK”  
then press the ENTER key.  
1 Press the MENU key on the remote  
commander to display the menu.  
The dialog box to confirm the  
initialization appears.  
2 Press the v/V/b/B key to select “To  
Network Setting” in the Network  
Setting menu then press the ENTER  
key.  
Initialize Network Setting  
Reset complete.  
OK  
The Network Setting menu appears.  
Network Setting  
IP Address Setting  
IP Address  
Subnet Mask  
Default Gateway  
Primary DNS  
Secondary DNS  
Auto (DHCP)  
Wired Network  
Wireless Network  
Common Setting  
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6 Press the ENTER key.  
All the settings for the network are  
initialized, and the Common Setting  
menu is restored.  
Select:  
Set:  
Exit:  
7 Select “Close” then press the ENTER  
key.  
3 Press the v or V key to select  
“Common Setting” then press the  
ENTER key.  
The Network Setting menu is restored.  
8 Press the MENU key to quit this  
The Common Setting menu appears.  
setting.  
Common Setting  
Projector Name  
SonyProj9980B8  
Close  
Projector Password  
Not required  
Initialize Network Setting  
Select:  
Set:  
Exit:  
4 Press the v or V key to select  
“Initialize Network Setting” then  
press the ENTER key.  
The Initialize Network Setting dialog  
box appears.  
22 Initializing the Network Setting  
 
   
Preparing for Using  
the USB File Viewer  
Feature  
Using the On-Screen  
Keyboard  
When you enter characters and numerals for  
various settings, you can use the on-screen  
keyboard displayed on the screen.  
Use the v/V/b/B key and ENTER key on  
the remote commander.  
Prepare the following before using the USB  
File Viewer feature.  
Before starting  
XXX  
There are precautions on use of the USB File  
page 8 before you start using this feature.  
ABCDM  
Delete  
Space  
OK  
Connecting the USB Memory  
All Clear  
Cancel  
Connect the USB Memory (not supplied) to  
Select:  
Set:  
the  
(USB) connector on the projector.  
When character input is finished  
Projector  
Select “OK” and press the ENTER key on  
the remote commander. The on-screen  
keyboard disappears, and the operation  
menu is restored.  
USB memory  
(not supplied)  
To stop making the character input  
Select “Cancel” and press the ENTER key  
on the remote commander. The on-screen  
keyboard disappears, and the operation  
menu is restored.  
Preparing for Using the USB File Viewer Feature / Using the On-Screen Keyboard 23  
 
             
B Using the Network Features  
with the v or V key then press the ENTER  
key.  
Running a  
Switch  
Presentation via a  
Network—Windows  
Vista® Network  
Projector  
Network Projector  
Network File Viewer  
Video Streaming  
Close  
Select:  
Set:  
Configuring the Settings on  
the Computer  
Before starting  
1 Click [Start], then click  
[All Programs]-[Accessories]-  
[Connect to a Network Projector] on a  
computer.  
• Connect the projector and a computer via a  
network. For details, see “Activating the  
• There are the precautions on use of the  
Windows Vista® Network Projector feature.  
See “Use of Windows Vista® Network  
Projector” in “Precautions” on page 6 before  
you start using this feature.  
The [Connect to a Network Projector]  
window opens.  
2 According to the instructions  
displayed in the window, search for  
the projector and connect with it.  
Configuring the Settings on  
the Projector  
Available network projectors are listed  
in the window. Select the projector with  
the name described under “Projector  
Name” of the menu shown in step 1 of  
“Configuring the Settings on the  
Projector.”  
1 Press the NETWORK key on the  
remote commander.  
The input signal setting is set to  
“Network.”  
Check if “Windows Vista® Network  
Projector” is displayed at upper left of  
the menu.  
If no available projector is detected,  
enter the IP Address of the projector.  
3 Enter the Password if “Projector  
Password” is set to “Required” on the  
projector.  
Display of “Windows Vista® Network  
Projector”  
The password is shown under “Projector  
Password” of the menu shown in step 1  
of “Configuring the Settings on the  
Projector.”  
Windows Vista® Network Projector  
Network Name (SSID):  
Projector Name:  
SonyProj2EA509  
SonyProj99808B8  
169.254.163.130  
Detail Information  
Switch  
Network Address:  
Projector Password:  
Search for a projector or enter the "Network  
address" and "Projector password" at  
"Connect to a Network Projector" of  
4 Click [Connection].  
Windows Vista®  
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The same display as that on the  
computer is projected by the projector.  
Select:  
Set:  
To end the connection  
Click [Disconnect] in the dialog box of the  
[Connect to a Network Projector] window  
on the computer, or press the ENTER key on  
the remote commander.  
When “Windows Vista® Network  
Projector” is not displayed at upper  
left of the menu  
Press the v or V key to select “Switch” then  
press the ENTER key. The Switch menu is  
displayed, and select “Network Projector”  
For the configuration on the computer, refer  
to the help or the Microsoft website.  
24 Running a Presentation via a Network—Windows Vista® Network Projector  
 
           
Switch  
Remote Desktop  
Projecting a File  
Stored on a Network  
Directly—Network  
File Viewer  
Close  
Network File Viewer  
Video Streaming  
Select:  
Set:  
Note  
If “Network File Viewer” was selected,  
this option is not shown in the Switch  
dialog box. In this case, proceed to step 4.  
Before starting  
• Connect the projector and a computer via a  
network. For details, see “Activating the  
• There are precautions on use of the Network  
File Viewer feature. See “Use of Network  
File Viewer” in “Precautions” on page 7  
before you start using this feature.  
3 Press the v or V key to select  
“Network File Viewer” then press the  
ENTER key.  
The Network File Viewer menu is  
displayed.  
Network File Viewer display  
Configuring the Settings on  
the Computer  
Network File Viewer  
Folder  
\\  
Connection  
Set the file sharing to the folder that you will  
be accessing from the projector.  
User Name  
Password  
Detail Information  
Switch  
You can set file sharing with [Properties] in  
the [Explorer] window for the folder on the  
connected computer.  
Notes  
Select:  
Set:  
• Be sure to use one-byte characters for the  
folder name (share name). Other characters  
cannot be input in the projector.  
• Be sure not to delete or move the file while it  
is open with the Network File Viewer  
feature.  
4 Enter the “Folder” you are accessing  
and “User Name” and “Password” of  
the computer.  
When you select an item to be entered  
and press the ENTER key, the on-screen  
keyboard is displayed.  
For the configuration on the computer, refer  
to the help or the Microsoft website.  
Enter the folder name “\\(Computer  
Name)\(Share name).”  
Configuring the Settings on  
the Projector  
Computer Name: Check it under the  
“Computer Name” tab of “System  
Properties” on the computer.  
Share name: Check it under the  
“Sharing” tab of “Folder Properties” on  
the computer.  
1 Press the NETWORK key on the  
remote commander.  
The input signal setting is set to  
“Network.”  
For the procedure for using the on-  
screen keyboard, see “Using the On-  
2 Press the v or V key to select “Switch”  
then press the ENTER key.  
5 Select “Connection” then press the  
The Switch dialog box is displayed.  
ENTER key.  
Projecting a File Stored on a Network Directly—Network File Viewer 25  
 
         
The specified folder is accessed and is  
displayed.  
Operating a  
Network File Viewer  
Computer from the  
Projector—Remote  
Desktop  
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Name  
xxx  
xxx  
xxx  
xxx  
xxx  
xxx  
xxx  
xxx  
xxx  
xxx  
Update  
xxx  
2009/02/10 100KB  
Size  
xxx  
Upward  
xxx  
xxx  
xxx  
xxx  
xxx  
xxx  
xxx  
xxx  
xxx Name Order Up  
xxx  
xxx Disconnection  
xxx  
xxx  
xxx  
xxx  
xxx  
Before starting  
• Connect the projector and a computer via a  
network. For details, see Activating the  
• Prepare a USB mouse (not supplied), USB  
keyboard (alphabetic layout 101/102 keys,  
not supplied) and USB hub (not supplied) to  
use the Remote Desktop feature.  
• There are precautions on use of the Remote  
Desktop feature. See “Use of Remote  
Desktop” in “Precautions” on page 7 before  
you start using this feature.  
Select:  
Set:  
6 Press the v or V key to select the file  
you wish to display then press the  
ENTER key.  
The viewer of the application for the  
selected file starts, and the file is  
projected on the projector screen.  
7 Operate the projector according to the  
viewer activated.  
Configuring the Settings on  
the Computer  
Before you operate the projector, change the  
remote access setting of the connected  
computer. From the [Start] menu, click  
[Control Panel]-[System]-[System  
To exit the file viewer  
Press the ENTER key on the remote  
commander.  
Properties], and select the [Remote settings]  
tab, then change the remote desktop setting.  
For the configuration on the computer, refer  
to the help or the Microsoft website.  
Configuring the Settings on  
the Projector  
1 Press the NETWORK key on the  
remote commander.  
The input signal setting is set to  
“Network.”  
2 Press the v or V key to select “Switch”  
then press the ENTER key.  
The Switch dialog box is displayed.  
26 Operating a Computer from the Projector—Remote Desktop  
 
       
Switch  
Remote Desktop  
Projector  
Close  
Network File Viewer  
Video Streaming  
Select:  
Set:  
to  
(USB)  
connector  
Note  
If “Remote Desktop” was selected, this  
option is not shown in the Switch dialog  
box. In this case, proceed to step 4.  
USB hub  
3 Press the v or V key to select “Remote  
Desktop” then press the ENTER key.  
The Remote Desktop menu is displayed.  
Remote Desktop display  
USB  
mouse  
USB keyboard  
Remote Desktop  
Press the "Connection" button. The "Remote  
Connection  
Desktop Connection" dialog box will open.  
Connect a USB mouse and USB keyboard  
to the projector for operations.  
Detail Information  
Switch  
5 Select “Connection” then press the  
ENTER key.  
Press  
to finish the Remote Desktop  
Connection.  
The Remote Desktop Connection dialog  
is displayed.  
6 Enter the computer name that you will  
be remotely accessing, using the  
connected USB keyboard (alphabetic  
layout 101/102 keys), and click  
“Connection,” using the connected  
USB mouse.  
Select:  
Set:  
4 Connect the USB hub to the  
(USB) connector on the projector and  
connect a USB mouse and USB  
keyboard (alphabetic layout 101/102  
keys) to the USB hub.  
The logon dialog of Windows is  
displayed. Operate according to the  
instructions shown in the menus. You  
can check the computer name by  
clicking the [Computer name] tab of  
[System Properties] of the computer.  
Connection starts, then the same display  
as that on the computer is projected by  
the projector once the connection has  
been completed.  
7 Operate the computer with the  
connected USB keyboard (alphabetic  
layout 101/102 keys) and USB mouse,  
while observing the computer picture  
projected by the projector.  
Operating a Computer from the Projector—Remote Desktop 27  
 
To quit the connection  
Log off the computer, or press the ENTER  
key on the remote commander.  
Projecting a  
Streaming Video  
Delivered via a  
Network—Video  
Streaming  
For the configuration on the computer, refer  
to the help or the Microsoft website.  
Before starting  
• Check that the projector and a computer are  
connected over a network.  
• There are precautions on use of the Video  
Streaming feature. See “Use of Video  
Streaming” in “Precautions” on page 7  
before you start using this feature.  
Configuring the Settings on  
the Computer  
• Install Windows Media Encoder in the  
connected computer before using this  
feature. You can download Windows  
Media Encoder, free of charge, from the  
Microsoft website.  
• Before configuring the projector settings,  
you should start Video Streaming on the  
computer.  
For the configuration and operation of  
Window Media Encoder, refer to the help or  
Microsoft website.  
Configuring the Settings on  
the Projector  
1 Press the NETWORK key on the  
remote commander.  
The input signal setting is set to  
“Network.”  
2 Press the v or V key to select “Switch”  
then press the ENTER key.  
The Switch dialog box is displayed.  
28 Projecting a Streaming Video Delivered via a Network—Video Streaming  
 
           
Switch  
Remote Desktop  
Monitoring and  
Operating the  
Projector Using a  
Web Browser  
Close  
Network File Viewer  
Video Streaming  
Select:  
Set:  
Note  
If “Video Streaming” was selected, this  
option is not shown in the Switch dialog  
box. In this case, proceed to step 4.  
Before starting  
• Connect the projector and a computer via a  
network. For details, see “Activating the  
• There are precautions on monitoring and  
operating the projector via web browser. See  
“Use of the Feature for Monitoring and  
Operating the Projector from a Computer via  
a Web Browser” in “Precautions” on page 7  
before you start using this feature.  
3 Press the v or V key to select “Video  
Streaming” then press the ENTER  
key.  
The Video Streaming menu is displayed.  
Video Streaming display  
Video Streaming  
URL http://  
Connection  
Detail Information  
Switch  
Enter the connected PC information.  
Select:  
Set:  
4 Select “URL,” press the ENTER key,  
then enter the URL with the displayed  
on-screen keyboard.  
name):(Port number)/.”  
Computer name: Check the name on  
the [Computer name] tab of [System  
Properties] on the projector.  
Port number: Enter the port number  
used with Windows Media Encoder. The  
number is set to “8080” at the factory.  
5 Press the B key to select  
“Connection” then press the ENTER  
key.  
The streaming video specified by the  
URL are delivered and projected on the  
projector screen.  
To quit Video Streaming  
Press the ENTER key on the remote  
commander.  
Monitoring and Operating the Projector Using a Web Browser 29  
 
   
Accessing from the Computer  
Confirming the Information  
regarding the Projector—  
Information  
1 Start a browser of the computer  
(Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher).  
Click [Information].  
You can confirm the current settings of the  
projector on the computer. You cannot  
change the settings of the computer with this  
window.  
2 Enter the address “http://  
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx” (IP Address of the  
projector), to establish access to the  
projector.  
Note  
If the browser of your computer is set to  
[Use a proxy server] when you have access  
to the projector from your computer, click  
the check mark to set accessing without  
using a proxy server.  
After you have established access to the  
projector, the following window  
appears:  
30 Monitoring and Operating the Projector Using a Web Browser  
 
   
Operating the Computer—  
Control  
Setting the Network  
Information  
Click [Control].  
Click [Network].  
You can control the projector on the  
computer. The functions of the buttons  
shown in the window are the same as those  
of the keys on the supplied remote  
commander.  
You can switch the Control window between  
the [Easy Mode] and [Advanced Mode]  
windows. The [Easy Mode] window shows  
only the commonly used buttons, while the  
[Advanced Mode] window shows all the  
buttons on the remote commander.  
You can change the wireless network or  
wired network (VPL-DX15 only) setting.  
After you change a setting, it will be  
reflected in the projector if you click [Apply]  
at lower part of the window.  
Clicking [Advanced] opens the [Advanced  
Mode] window.  
Note  
When the network setting is changed, the  
network may have been disconnected.  
The [Easy Mode] window is restored by  
clicking [Easy] in the Control window.  
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Setting up the Projector—  
Setup  
Click [Setup].  
The Setup menu dialog box appears.  
You can set the Owner Information, Date  
and Time, Password and Mail Report. When  
each item is clicked, it is necessary to input  
the User name and password. When using it  
for the first time, click [OK] after inputting  
“root” for “User name” and without  
inputting anything for “Password.” When  
you want to set the password, set it on a  
“Password” window (page 33).  
The data input in each window are reflected  
in the projector by clicking [Apply] at lower  
part of each window.  
Owner  
Enter owner information.  
Projector  
Enter the location of the projector.  
Memo  
Enter a memo.  
Date and Time  
Setting the date and time is required for the  
Regular Report function.  
Owner Information  
The information set up in this window is  
used for the Mail Report feature.  
Time Zone  
Select the region where the projector is used.  
Date/Time  
Enter the year, month, day and time.  
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Time Server  
Enter the address of the time server to obtain  
an accurate time information automatically.  
Password  
You can set the name and password for  
[Administrator] and for [User]. The name of  
the administrator is preset to “root.”  
Notes  
• To change the password, enter a new  
password after deleting the password  
(*****) that was set.  
• If you forget your password, consult  
qualified Sony personnel.  
Mail Report  
You can use the Mail Report function to do  
the following:  
x Report Timing field  
• Periodically report the installation status  
of the projector and owner information.  
You can also specify the transmission days  
of e-mail messages (Regular Report).  
• Immediately send e-mail if any error  
occurs with the projector (Error Report)  
• Notify by e-mail of the replacement timing  
of the projector lamp when use of the lamp  
has reached the preset time (Lamp  
Reminder)  
• Notify by e-mail that maintenance of the  
projector is required when use of the  
projector has reached the preset time  
(Maintenance Reminder)  
Regular Report  
A report on the present status, installation  
status, etc. of the projector is periodically  
sent by e-mail.  
Set the timing for sending e-mail messages  
as follows:  
AT: Specify the time when e-mail is to be  
sent. You can set the time by the hour.  
Every Week on Days: Check this check box  
to have e-mail sent on the selected days  
every week.  
Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun: Specify  
the days of the week when e-mail is to be  
sent. You can check two or more days of  
the week.  
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sent if you do not check the Regular check  
box. If the day preset in [Every Month on  
Day] does not exist in the month, you will  
receive the Regular Report on the last day of  
the month.  
You cannot specify the day of the week or  
day of the month if the [Every Week on  
Days] or [Every Month on Day] check box is  
not checked.  
Every Month on Day: Check this check  
box and select the day from the drop-  
down list to have e-mail sent on the  
selected day every month. The report  
contains product information, owner  
information, hours of use, lamp mode,  
memos, etc.  
Maintenance Report  
Lamp Reminder: Check this check box and  
enter the replacement time of the  
projector lamp in the text box. This  
information is used to have e-mail sent  
informing you that lamp replacement is  
required when the preset time has  
reached. You can specify the time  
between 1 and 9999 hours.  
Maintenance Reminder: Check this check  
box and enter the time of use before  
maintenance is required for the projector  
in the text box. This information is used  
to have e-mail messages sent informing  
you that maintenance of the projector is  
required when the preset time has  
reached. You can specify the time  
between 1 and 99999 hours.  
x Mail Form field  
Select the e-mail message type from  
[Standard] or [Simple].  
x Mail Account field  
Mail Address: Enter the appropriate e-mail  
address. You can enter up to 64  
characters.  
Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP): Enter the  
address of the SMTP server. You can  
enter up to 64 characters.  
Required Authentication: Check this  
check box if authentication is required  
for sending e-mail.  
Requires the use of POP Authentication  
before send e-mail (POP before  
SMTP): Check this check box to  
arrange for POP authentication to be  
performed before connecting to the  
SMTP server.  
The length of time that elapsed since you  
reset is displayed in the Elapsed Hours  
text box. Checking the RESET check  
box and clicking [Apply] resets the  
elapsed time to zero.  
Incoming Mail Server (POP3): Enter the  
address of the POP3 server.  
x Address field  
Account Name: Enter the mail account.  
Password: Enter the mail password.  
SMTP Authentication: Check this check  
box to arrange for SMTP authentication  
to be performed before connecting to the  
SMTP server.  
Account Name: Enter the mail account.  
Password: Enter the mail password.  
Send test mail: Check the Send check box  
then click [Apply] to have e-mail  
messages sent as a test to confirm  
whether it is sent to the specified  
addresses.  
Email Address  
Enter the e-mail address to which you wish  
e-mail messages sent in each text box. You  
can have e-mail sent to four different  
addresses at the same time. You can enter up  
to 64 characters for each address.  
Report Timing  
Regular: Check this check box to have the  
Regular Report sent.  
Maintenance: Check this check box to have  
the Maintenance Report sent.  
Notes  
Error: Check this check box to have an  
error report sent when any trouble  
occurs with the projector.  
• If the following items have not been set or  
are incorrectly set, an error message  
appears and the test mail is disabled:  
– [Address] in the Address field  
– [Mail Address] and [Outgoing Mail Server  
(SMTP)] in the Mail Account field  
Notes  
• Even if days are specified in the Report  
Timing field, the Regular Report will not be  
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For details on the e-mail settings, contact  
your network administrator.  
• The Mail Report function is not available for  
a network for which Outbound Port25  
Blocking is used, as such a network cannot  
be connected to the SMTP server.  
x Check the contents of the mail  
message  
You can check the contents of e-mail to be  
sent.  
Advanced Menu  
Click [Advanced Menu] to display the Font,  
Advertisement, PJ Talk, SNMP, PJ Link and  
Service buttons. These settings are mainly  
for administrative use. For details, consult  
qualified Sony personnel.  
Note  
You cannot use the following characters to  
enter the characters in the text box: “ ' ”, “ “ ”,  
“ \ ”, “ & ”, “ < ”, “ >. ”  
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B Using USB File Viewer  
Projecting a File  
Stored in the USB  
Memory Directly—  
USB File Viewer  
Before starting  
There are precautions on use of USB File  
Viewer. See “Use of USB File Viewer” in  
“Precautions” on page 8 before you start using  
this feature.  
1 Press the USB key on the remote  
commander.  
The input signal setting is set to “USB.”  
2 Insert the USB memory into the  
(USB) connector on the projector.  
Files stored in the USB memory are  
displayed on the screen.  
USB  
/
Name  
xxx  
xxx  
xxx  
xxx  
xxx  
xxx  
xxx  
xxx  
xxx  
xxx  
Update  
xxx  
2009/02/10 100KB  
Size  
xxx  
Upward  
Sorting Order  
xxx  
xxx  
xxx  
xxx  
xxx  
xxx  
xxx  
xxx  
xxx Name Order Up  
xxx  
xxx  
xxx  
xxx  
xxx  
xxx  
xxx  
Select:  
Set:  
3 Press the v or V key to select the file  
you wish to project.  
4 Press the ENTER button.  
The Viewer of the application that  
corresponds the file starts then it is  
projected on the screen.  
5 Operate the projector according to the  
viewer of the activated application.  
36 Projecting a File Stored in the USB Memory Directly—USB File Viewer  
 
     
B Using File Viewer  
Monitoring the  
Microsoft Office File  
MonitoringthePhoto  
File  
The viewer of the application that supports  
the selected file starts automatically.  
You can operate each viewer by pressing the  
keys on the remote commander.  
Notes  
• There are restrictions on the files to which  
you are permitted access. See “Types of Files  
You cannot project an image on the screen by  
zooming using the viewer.  
Notes  
• There are restrictions on the files to which  
you are permitted access. See “Types of Files  
• Even if the viewer starts, operation of the  
viewer is not available until operation guide  
icons are displayed in the lower right portion  
of the projected screen.  
When you select a file with the extension  
“.jpg” or “.jpeg,” the file viewer to monitor  
the Photo file starts.  
To display a different still image within  
the file: Press the b (v)/B (V) key.  
To display the control panel: Press the  
ENTER key.  
You cannot project an image on the screen by  
zooming using the viewer.  
Monitoring the PowerPoint  
File  
To use the control panel  
The control panel displayed by pressing the  
ENTER key allows you to switch to Slide  
Show mode (to display still images one by  
one at certain intervals) or quit Photo File  
Viewer.  
When you select a file with the extension  
“.ppt,” the file viewer to monitor the  
PowerPoint file starts.  
To move the slides forward or backward:  
Press the b (v)/B (V) key.  
To quit: Press the ENTER key.  
Notes  
• The display order of the still images cannot  
be specified.  
Monitoring the Excel File  
• The still images are displayed with a certain  
aspect ratio to fit the projected screen.  
When you select a file with the extension  
“.xls,” the file viewer to monitor the Excel  
file starts.  
To scroll in a sheet: Press the v/V/b/B key.  
To scroll in a sheet quickly (only for  
scrolling up or down): Press the v or V key  
continuously.  
To change the sheet: Press the b or B key  
continuously.  
To quit: Press the ENTER key.  
Monitoring the Microsoft Office File / Monitoring the Photo File 37  
 
           
Monitoring the Video  
File  
Notes  
• There are restrictions on the files to which  
you are permitted access. See “Types of Files  
You cannot project an image on the screen by  
zooming using the viewer.  
When you select a file with the extension  
“.wmv,” the file viewer to monitor the Video  
file starts. The moving images are always  
projected in the resolution of the images  
recorded in the file.  
To pause: Press the V key.  
To cancel pause: Press the V key again  
during pause.  
To quit: Press the ENTER key.  
38 Monitoring the Video File  
 
 
B Others  
Troubleshooting  
Windows Vista® Network Projector  
Symptom  
Cause and Remedy  
On your computer,  
“Connect to a Network  
Projector” cannot be  
found.  
• The operating system of your computer does not support “Connect  
to a Network Projector.”  
c Check the operating system that supports “Connect to a  
Network Projector.” (page 6)  
The projector cannot be  
detected.  
• The projector is not turned on.  
c Turn on the projector.  
• The projector and computer are not connected over a network.  
c Connect the projector and a computer via a network (page 11).  
• Communications with the application may be blocked depending  
on antivirus software you are using.  
c Change the setting so as to authorize the Windows service.  
Note  
If you change the settings of the antivirus software, the computer may be  
suffered by a virus attack.  
• Windows Vista® Network Projector feature in the projector is not  
running.  
c Start Windows Vista® Network Projector (page 24).  
• The network segment (subnet) set on the computer is different  
from that for the projector.  
c Specify the IP address of the projector.  
Moving images such as  
animation effects created  
with PowerPoint and  
moving-image files are not  
displayed properly.  
c The Windows Vista® Network Projector feature is not suitable  
for reproduction of moving images, as the update interval of the  
image reproduction on the projector is longer than that on the  
computer.  
The program is shut down • The network has been disconnected.  
in progress.  
c Check the network connection. If disconnected, try to connect to  
a network again.  
The computer cannot  
establish access to the  
projector.  
• The projector is connected to a different computer.  
c Disconnect the connected computer then connect your computer  
to the projector.  
• The projector is connected to a computer with a higher resolution  
than that of the projector.  
c Set the connected computer to a lower resolution than that of the  
projector.  
c If your computer’s OS is Windows Vista Service Pack 1 or later  
version installed, a dialog box is displayed, from which you can  
execute conversion to a resolution lower than that of the  
projector.  
The resolution of the  
projected image is  
changed.  
c It is a restriction on the Windows Vista® Network Projector  
feature.  
Troubleshooting 39  
 
   
Symptom  
Cause and Remedy  
Any wallpaper of projected c It is a restriction on the Windows Vista® Network Projector  
is displayed in a single  
color.  
feature.  
The display colors of the  
projected image are  
changed.  
c It is a restriction on the Windows Vista® Network Projector  
feature.  
Network File Viewer features  
Symptom  
Cause and Remedy  
A folder name cannot be  
entered.  
c Only one-byte characters can be input for the folder name (share  
name). If other characters are used, change them to the proper  
ones.  
A file list does not open.  
• The computer is not turned on.  
c Turn on the computer.  
• The computer and projector are not connected over a network.  
c Connect the projector and a computer via a network (page 11).  
• Network sharing is not set for the folder you are accessing.  
c Set network sharing.  
• The operating system of your computer does not support network  
sharing function.  
c Check the operating systems that support network sharing  
function (page 25).  
You have entered an incorrect folder name.  
c Check the folder name and enter it correctly.  
You have entered an incorrect password.  
c Enter a correct password.  
You are trying to access the network shared folder using the  
Windows domain function.  
c The feature does not support the Windows domain function.  
Remote Desktop  
Symptom  
Cause and Remedy  
The desktop display of the • The computer is not turned on.  
computer is not projected  
by the projector.  
c Turn on the computer.  
• The computer and projector are not connected over a network.  
c Connect the projector and a computer via a network (page 11).  
• Remote access to the desired computer is not permitted.  
c Have remote access permitted.  
• The operating system of the computer does not support Remote  
Desktop.  
c Check the operating systems that support the feature (page 7).  
• The computer name is not correct.  
c Enter the correct computer name.  
• The computer is unable to log in.  
c Enter the correct user name and password.  
40 Troubleshooting  
 
Symptom  
Cause and Remedy  
The computer name cannot • The IP address can be entered only with a USB mouse and USB  
be entered.  
keyboard (alphabetic layout 101/102 keys) connected to the  
projector.  
c Connect a USB mouse and USB keyboard (alphabetic layout  
101/102 keys) to the projector.  
The program is shut down • The network connection between the computer and a projector is  
in progress.  
servered.  
c Check the network connection. If disconnected, try to connect to  
a network again.  
Moving images such as  
animation effects created  
by PowerPoint and  
moving-image files are not  
displayed properly.  
c The Remote Desktop feature is not suitable for reproduction of  
moving images, as the update interval of the image reproduction  
on the projector is longer than that on the computer.  
The mouse pointer  
displayed on the projector  
is different from that of the  
computer.  
c The shape of the mouse pointer projected is unique to the  
projector.  
Wallpaper of the projected c It is a feature of Remote Desktop.  
image is displayed in a  
single color.  
Audio is not output.  
c Audio from a computer is not reproduced on the projector with  
the Remote Desktop feature.  
Video Streaming  
Symptom  
Cause and Remedy  
No picture is displayed.  
• The computer and projector are not connected over a network.  
c Connect the projector and a computer via a network (page 11).  
• The Video streaming on the computer does not start, or it ends.  
c Start video streaming with the Windows Media Encoder,  
referring to the on-line help, Windows website, etc.  
You have entered an incorrect URL.  
c Enter the correct URL (page 28).  
c It may not be playable, depending on the a network environment.  
The displayed image is  
deteriorated and noisy.  
• The network bandwidth is narrow.  
c Consult your network administrator.  
• The configuration settings of the computer are not correct.  
c Configure the Windows Media Encoder, referring to the on-line  
help, Windows website, etc.  
• The computer’s performance is low.  
c Check that the computer supports Windows Media Encoder.  
The program is shut down • The network connection between the computer and a projector is  
in progress.  
servered.  
c Check the network connection. If disconnected, try to connect to  
a network again.  
The image is not projected c The image is displayed in the original resolution of the input  
in full-screen display.  
video source when Video Streaming is used.  
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Monitoring and operating the projector via a web browser  
Symptom  
Cause and Remedy  
The computer cannot  
access the Web page of the  
projector.  
• The computer and projector are not connected over a network.  
c Connect the projector and a computer via a network (page 11).  
• The browser of the computer is set to [Use a proxy server for your  
LAN].  
c Set the IP address of the projector to [Use a proxy server for  
your LAN].  
• The version of the browser is old or a browser other than Internet  
Explorer is be used.  
c Use Internet Explorer version 5.0 or later.  
USB File Viewer  
Symptom  
Cause and Remedy  
The file list is unable to  
open.  
• The USB memory is not connected to the projector correctly.  
c Connect the USB memory correctly (page 23).  
Network File Viewer and USB File Viewer  
Symptom  
Cause and Remedy  
The folder name or  
filename is not displayed  
correctly.  
• An unsupported language or font for these features is used for the  
name.  
c Change the name, using a supported language or font (page 10).  
The file cannot be opened. You are trying to open a file that is not supported by these features.  
c Check the type of files that are available for browsing (page 8).  
• The file is protected by a password.  
c The projector does not support the password security function.  
Cancel the password protection for the file on your computer.  
Some fonts specifications • An unsupported font specification is converted to one usable with  
in PowerPoint, or Excel  
files will be forcibly  
substituted.  
this product.  
c Check the usable fonts (page 9).  
The characters are not  
displayed with PowerPoint,  
or Excel files.  
• Unusable characters (languages) are used.  
c Check the usable characters (languages) (page 9).  
Some graphics, effects, and • Unusable graphics, effects, or functions are used.  
functions are not  
reproduced properly with  
PowerPoint, or Excel files.  
c This product does not correspond to all graphics, effects, and  
functions of PowerPoint, or Excel files. Change the graphics,  
effects, or functions that are not reproduced to usable ones.  
A photo file or video file is c It does not correspond to full-screen display.  
not projected in full-screen  
display.  
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Network File Viewer  
This feature allows you to project the data  
stored on a Windows computer connected to  
the projector over a network without data  
conversion.  
Glossary  
Ad-hoc  
Wireless communication complying with  
the IEEE802.11 standard. A wireless  
connection between two devices is enabled  
without using an access point.  
Video Streaming  
This feature allows you to project video  
streaming data delivered by Windows Media  
Encoder directly.  
Wireless Access Point  
(Infrastructure)  
Wireless communication complying with  
the IEEE802.11 standard. A wireless  
connection among two or more devices is  
enabled via an Access Point.  
Network File Sharing  
When the projector is connected to a  
Windows computer over a network, the  
feature allows you to share files stored on the  
computer.  
Open systems  
Projector Name  
Systems to connect to a network without  
using an authentication system. In this  
system any device can be connected to a  
network. Communication with a device that  
is encrypted is not available, even if  
connection has been made.  
A name used to identify the projector  
connected by the Windows Vista® Network  
Projector feature.  
Wireless Network  
Communication via a wireless network that  
complies with the IEEE802.11 standard  
Simple Setting  
A feature included with this projector for  
connecting the projector to a network. This  
setting mode uses a wizard that prompts you  
to answer questions step by step.  
Wired Network  
Communication using an Ethernet cable that  
complies with the IEEE802.11 standard  
Remote Desktop  
Key  
This feature enables you to control a  
Windows computer that is connected to the  
projector over a network. The computer’s  
desktop display is projected on the screen,  
and you can operate the computer using a  
keyboard and mouse connected via USB  
connectors on the projector.  
Encryption Key to encrypt data. Entering the  
Key is required when using WEP/WPA-  
PSK/WPA2-PSK.  
Fixed IP Address  
An IP Address that a user specifies. This is  
not an IP Address that is automatically  
assigned by DHCP.  
802.1x Authentication  
A standard that provides authentication and  
creates and delivers a dynamic Encryption  
Key  
Subnet Mask  
A bit sequence for specifying the subnet  
from the IP Address  
802.11b  
Default Gateway  
A part of the IEEE802.11 standards for  
wireless network communication using the  
2.4 GHz frequency band. The maximum  
communication bit rate is 11 Mbps.  
An address of a server (router) to traverse a  
subnet for communication with a network  
Network Authentication  
Authentication system to connect to a  
network  
Glossary 43  
 
 
802.11g  
different MAC address, and you cannot  
change the address.  
A part of the IEEE802.11 standards for  
wireless network communication using the  
2.4 GHz frequency band  
The maximum communication bit rate is 54  
Mbps.  
NTP Server  
A server to synchronize the clocks of the  
devices connected to a network using NTP  
(Network Time Protocol)  
802.11a  
PEAP (MS-CHAP v2)  
This protocol provides authentication based  
on qualification information.  
A part of the IEEE802.11 standards for  
wireless network communication using the 5  
GHz frequency band. The maximum  
communication bit rate is 54 Mbps.  
PJ Link  
A standard to operate and manage the Data  
Projectors  
Advertisement  
Protocol for identifying one’s own interface  
on a network  
POP Server  
A protocol used when e-mail is transmitted  
on the Internet.  
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration  
Protocol)  
The feature to assign an IP Address  
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)  
Server  
A protocol used when e-mail is received  
from an e-mail server on the Internet.  
automatically to a device connected to a  
network. The DHCP server does not assign a  
fixed IP Address but assigns the IP Address  
to each device according to the situation.  
SNMP (Simple Network Management  
Protocol)  
A protocol used to monitor and control  
devices connected over a network  
Primary DNS (Domain Name System)  
Server  
A server to identify the IP Address with the  
host name (computer name). Normally, a  
DNS server specified as Primary is used.  
SSID (Service Set Identifier)  
Identification data for a wireless LAN that  
enables connection with other wireless  
devices on the LAN. All wireless LAN  
devices employing the same SSID can  
communicate with one another.  
Secondary DNS Server  
A substitute DNS Server enabled when a  
Primary DNS Server cannot be used  
EAP (Extensive Authentication  
Protocol)  
A protocol adopted as the IEEE802.1x  
authentication protocol  
TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity  
Protocol)  
An encryption protocol that is the successor  
of WEP. TKIP is designed to create a new  
encryption key with every certain amount of  
data and time then encrypt the data. It  
provides stronger security for the data, since  
such dynamic change of the encryption keys  
renders any encryption of the key absolute.  
IP Address  
An address to identify each device on the  
TCP/IP network  
LAN (Local Area Network)  
A network to be used in a limited area, such  
as an office or home  
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)  
MAC address  
A security standard that is designed to  
encrypt data for communication between  
connected devices. Registering the same key  
with the projector as that registered with the  
An individual address to be assigned to an  
individual network interface when it is  
manufactured. Every interface has a  
44 Glossary  
 
connected computer allows access to that  
computer.  
Windows Media Encoder  
Encoder software developed by Microsoft  
Corporation  
WMV (Windows Media Video)  
A compressed video file format developed  
by Microsoft Corporation.  
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)  
A security standard for wireless LAN  
connections. WPA supports TKIP with  
powerful encryption level and IEEE802.1x  
authentication.  
WPA2  
An expanded security standard of WPA.  
Some methods of WPA2 require an  
authentication server, and some do not  
require it.  
WPA2-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access  
2-Pre-Shared Key)  
This is a method for WPA2-PSK to activate  
this security standard without an  
authentication server.  
WPA-PSK  
This is a method for WPA to activate this  
security standard without an authentication  
server. With this method, authentication is  
given to wireless LAN devices with a shared  
key called “PSK.” Registering the same key  
with the projector as that registered with the  
connected computer allows access to that  
computer.  
URL (Uniform Resource Location)  
Description that specifies the location of a  
file resource (documents, images, etc.) on  
the Internet. This corresponds to an address  
of a file on the Internet. A URL consists of  
type of information, server name, port  
number, folder name, filename, etc.  
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Sharp CRT Television 13L M150B User Manual
Snapper Vacuum Cleaner 7063344 User Manual
Sonic Alert Musical Toy Instrument SEC100 User Manual
Sony Personal Computer PCV R545DS User Manual
Sony Stereo Receiver 3 875 811 111 User Manual
SpectraLink Cordless Telephone JPI300 User Manual
Stanley Black Decker Chainsaw CS05 User Manual
Swann Security Camera Professional CCTV Camera User Manual
Sylvania Flat Panel Television LC370SS8M User Manual
Tamron Camera Lens 360EM User Manual