Canon projector LXMW500 User Manual

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Supervising and controlling by computer
With a proper LAN cable connection and LAN Control settings, you can operate the projector from a 
computer using a web browser or PJLink
™ application when the computer and the projector are 
connected to the same local area network.
This projector supports Crestron® software and PJLink™.
An example of connecting the projector to computer.
• When using an external hub or router, use a Category 5 (or above) straight cable. (A crossed 
cable can be used with some hubs and routers. See the appropriate documentation for more 
information.)
• Dont touch the metal parts of the LAN connector and LAN cable because static electricity may 
be discharged from your body, causing damage to the projector.
Configuring the LAN Settings
If you are in a DHCP environment:
1. Make sure the projector and your computer are properly connected to the same local area network.
2. Press MENU and then press  /  until the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu is highlighted.
3. Press   to highlight LAN Settings and press OK/IMAGE. The LAN Settings page is displayed.
4. Press   to highlight DHCP and press  /  to select On.
5. Press   to highlight Apply and press OK/IMAGE.
6. Please wait for around 15 - 20 seconds, and then re-enter the LAN Settings page.
7. The Projector IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS Server settings will be 
displayed. Note down the IP address displayed in the Projector IP Address row.
• If the Projector IP Address still does not appear, contact your network administrator.
• If the LAN cables are not properly connected, the Projector IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default 
Gateway, and DNS Server settings will display 0.0.0.0. Make sure the LAN cables are properly 
connected and perform the above procedures again.
If you are in a non-DHCP environment:
1. Repeat steps 1-3 above.
2. Press   to highlight DHCP and press  /  to select Off.
3. Contact your network administrator for information on the Projector IP Address, Subnet Mask, 
Default Gateway, and DNS Server settings.
4. Press   to select the item you want to modify and press OK/IMAGE.
5. Press  /  to move the cursor and then press  /  to enter the value.
6. To save the setting, press OK/IMAGE. If you do not want to save the setting, press MENU.
7. Press   to highlight Apply and press OK/IMAGE.
If the LAN cables are not properly connected, the Projector IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default 
Gateway, and DNS Server settings will display 0.0.0.0. Make sure the LAN cables are properly 
connected and perform the above procedures again.
External hub
LAN cable (option)
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Controlling the projector remotely through a web browser 
(e-Control
®)
Once you have the correct IP address for the projector and the projector is on or in standby state, you can 
use any computer that is on the same local area network to control the projector.
When using this function, Adobe Flash Player has to be installed in your computer. Please download the 
latest version of Adobe Flash Player from the website of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
Recommended operating systems: WinXP, Win7, Win8.1, Mac OS X v10.4/v10.5/v10.6/v10.7.
1. Enter the IP address of the projector in the address bar of your browser and press enter. (for example, 
http://192.168.0.146)
Recommended web browsers: IE11, Chrome 44.0 and below.
2. The remote network operation page is displayed. This page allows you to operate the projector as if 
you were using the remote control or control panel on the projector.
i. These buttons function the same as the ones on the OSD menus or remote control. See 2. 
PICTURE menu on page 61 and Remote control: LV-RC08 on page 18 for details. 
ii. To switch input source, click on your desired source.
When you use the projector control panel or remote control to change the OSD menu settings, it 
may take a while for the web browser to synchronize these changes with the projector.
3. The Tools page allows you to manage the projector, configure the LAN control settings and secure 
access of remote network operation on this projector.
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i. When using the Crestron Control System, please refer to the user manual of Crestron Control 
system for setup information.
ii. You can name the projector, keep track of its location and the person in charge of it. This column 
allows a maximum of 22 single-byte characters.
iii. You can adjust the LAN Settings.
iv. Once set, access to the remote network operation page on this projector has been password-
protected. To enable this function, check the box in front of Enable and type in your desired 
password in the New Password column and confirm the new password by re-entering the new 
password at the Confirm column. To disable password protection, uncheck the box.
v. Once set, access to the Tools page has been password-protected. Refer to step iv for how to use 
the password function.
vi. Press Exit to go back to the remote network operation page.
• After making the adjustments, press the Send button and the data will be saved in the 
projector.
• Once the password is set, the Log Out button will display beside the Tools button.
• Write down your selected password in advance or right after the password is entered so that it 
is available to you should you ever forget it.
• If you did not write down your password, and you absolutely do not remember it you can reset 
the password by following procedure.
- Open log in screen of e-Control. by your web browser.
- Long press MENU and  Right on the projector for 3 seconds.
- Now the password has been reset.
• The software is available in English language.
• When DHCP is turned on, there is a possibility of stopping the webpage connection. If this 
happens, please check the new IP address of the projector and enter the new address to 
connect again.
4. The Info page displays the information and status of this projector.
i. The information you entered in the Tools page will display here and these columns are empty 
when you use e-Control
™ for the first time.
ii. When the projector is in abnormal conditions, the following information will display.
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When the projector is in normal conditions or in any abnormal conditions other than the ones 
mentioned below, the Error Status column will be 0:No Error.
(3 = Error)
iii. Press Exit to go back to the remote network operation page.
5. After pressing the button ‘Contact IT Help’, the HELP DESK window will appear at the upper right 
corner. You will be able to deliver messages to RoomView™ software which is connected to the 
same local area network.
For more information, visit http://www.crestron.com & www.crestron.com/getroomview.
Controlling the projector using PJLink™ application
This projector supports standard protocol PJLink™ for projector control and you can control and monitor 
projectors operations using the same application among projectors of different models and different 
manufacturers.
About PJLink™
• To use PJLink™ function, the PJLink™ application software is required.
• For the specifications of PJLink™, access to the Web site of Japan Business Machine and 
Information System Industries Association (JBMIA). (http://pjlink.jbmia.or.jp/english)
• This projector is fully compliant to the specifications of JBMIA PJLink™ Class 1. It supports all the 
commands defined by PJLink™ Class 1, and the compliance has been verified with the PJLink™ 
standard specifications Version 1.4.
Utilizing the password function
To prevent unauthorized connection to the projector via PJLink™ application, the projector includes an 
option for setting up password security. To set the password:
1. Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > LAN Settings menu. Press OK/
IMAGE. The LAN Settings page is displayed.
2. Highlight PJLink Certification and select On by pressing  / . The default password is admin. 
3. Press to highlight Change PJLink Password and press OK/IMAGE.
4. Enter the current password. Press  ,   to select the digit and press  ,   to select from 0-9, A-Z, 
a-z or symbols. Press OK/IMAGE to confirm.
5. Enter the new password and Press OK/IMAGE to confirm.
 If you forget the password, please use the password projectorcontroller.
Error StatusDescription
3: Lamp failThe lamp fails to ignite or turns off during operation.
3: Over TempThe projector temperature is too high or cannot be detected.
3: Fan LockThe fan rotation speed cannot be set or detected.
3: Over Lamp Usage TimeThe lamp is still in use after the lamp warning messages display. 
						

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PJLink™ supported commands
The table below shows commands to control the projector using the PJLink™ protocol.
• The PJLink INPT? will be replied only when the source is displayed on screen. When there is 
no signal, only ERR3 Time! will be answered.
CommendDescriptionRemark (Parameter)
POWR Power control0 = Power off
1 = Power on
POWR? Inquiry about the power state0 = Standby
1 = Power on
2 = Cooling down
3 = Warming up
INPT Input switching 11 = COMPUTER1
12 = COMPUTER2
21 = VIDEO
22 = S-VIDEO
31 = HDMI1/MHL
32 = HDMI2
33 = HDBaseT INPT? Inquiry about input switching
AVMT Mute control 10 = BLANK disable
11 = BLANK enable
20 = Audio mute disable
21 = Audio mute enable
30 = BLANK and audio mute disable
31 = BLANK and audio mute enable AVMT? Inquiry about the mute state
ERST? Inquiry about the error state1st byte: Fan error, 0 or 2
2nd byte: Lamp error, 0 or 2
3rd byte: Temperature error, 0 or 2
4th byte: Always 0
5th byte: Always 0
6th byte: Other errors, 0 or 2
* 0 or 2 mean as follows:
0 = No error detected, 2 = Error
LAMP? Inquiry about the lamp state1st value (1 to 4 digits): Cumulative lamp operating 
time (This item shows a lamp operating time (hour) 
calculated based on that Lamp Mode is Economic.)
2nd value: 0 = Lamp off, 1 = Lamp on
INST?Inquiry about the available 
inputsThe following value is returned.
11 12 21 22 31
NAME?Inquiry about the projector 
nameThe command responds with the projector name 
specified in the Tools page.
INF1?Inquiry about the manufacturer 
nameCanon is returned.
INF2? Inquiry about the model name LX-MU500 or LX-MW500 is returned.
INFO? Inquiry about other information DMD resolution is returned.
CLSS?Inquiry about the class 
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• The above-mentioned control may not be performed correctly or the monitoring data may not 
be obtained correctly in the following conditions:
• During standby
• During input source switching
• During command processing
• During AUTO PC execution
• Before the splash screen disappears after the power is turned on.
• Use 1 computer to control/monitor 1 projector.
• For how to control/monitor using PJLink™, see the operation manual of the PJLink™ 
application you use.
• When you monitor the projectors operating state using this function by issuing inquiry 
commands successively, issue an inquiry command after receiving the response to the 
previous inquiry command from the projector.
Using the Network Function when the projector is in standby mode
When the Standby LAN in the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > LAN Settings menu is activated, the 
projector is able to provide the network function when it is in standby mode.
Glossary
For more detail of the glossary below, refer to the technical book that is commercially available.
Te r mDescription
DHCPAbbreviation for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. This protocol 
automatically assigns IP Address to networked devices.
IP Address Numerical address to identify networked computers.
Subnet MaskA numeric value to define the number of bits used for a network 
address of a divided network (or subnet) in an IP Address.
Default GatewayA server (or router) to communicate across networks (subnets) that are 
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Menu operation
Menu system
Please note that the on-screen display (OSD) menus vary according to the signal type selected.
* Indicates an item that is factory-set.
Main menu Sub-menu Options
1. DISPLAY
Screen ColorOff*/Light Yellow/Pink/Light 
Green/Blue/Blackboard
Aspect Auto*/Real/16:10/4:3/16:9
Keystone
Corner Adjustment
Position
Phase
H. Total Dots
D.Zoom
3DAuto*/Frame Sequential/
Frame Packing/Top-Bottom/
Side-By-Side
3D Sync Normal*/Invert
2. PICTURE
Image ModePresentation/Standard*/sRGB/
Movie/DICOM/User 1/User 2
Brightness
Contrast
Color
Tint
Sharpness
BrilliantColor™ On*/Off
Color 
TemperatureHigh/Middle*/Low
6-axis Color 
AdjustSelect Color R*/G/B/C/M/Y
Hue
Saturation
Brightness
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* Indicates an item that is factory-set.
Main menu Sub-menu Options
4. 
SYSTEM 
SETUP: Basic
Presentation 
TimerPreset Time 1~240 minutes
Timer Display Always*/1 min/2 min/3 min/Never
PositionTop-Left*/Bottom-Left/Top-Right/
Bottom-Right
Counting 
DirectionCount Down*/Count Up
Sound Reminder On*/Off
On/Off*
Language
Image flip H/VFront Table*/Rear Table/
Front Ceiling/Rear Ceiling
Auto Power OffDisable/5 min/10 min/15 min/
20 min*/25 min/30 min
Blank TimerDisable*/5 min/10 min/15 min/
20 min/25 min/30 min
Panel Key Lock Off*/On
Sleep TimerDisable*/30 min/1 hr/2 hr/3 hr/4 hr/
8 hr/12 hr
Splash Screen Black/Blue/Canon*
5. 
SYSTEM 
SETUP: 
Advanced
High Altitude Mode On/Off*
Audio SettingsMute On/Off*
Volume
Menu SettingsMenu Display 
Time5 sec/10 sec/15 sec*/20 sec/
25 sec/30 sec
Menu PositionCenter*/Top-Left/Top-Right/
Bottom-Right/Bottom-Left
Lamp SettingsLamp Mode Normal*/Economic
Reset Lamp Time
Lamp Time
Filter SettingsFilter Mode On/Off*
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• * Indicates an item that is factory-set.
• The menu items are available when the projector detects at least one valid signal. If there is no 
equipment connected to the projector or no signal detected, limited menu items are accessible. 
Main menu Sub-menu Options
5. 
SYSTEM 
SETUP: 
Advanced
Security SettingsChange Password
Power On Lock On/Off*
Closed Caption 
SettingsClosed Caption On/Off*
Caption Channel CC1*/CC2/CC3/CC4
Serial Port Setting RS232*/HDBaseT
LAN SettingsStandby LAN Off*/On
PJLink 
CertificationOff*/On
Change PJLink Password
AMX Device 
DiscoveryOff/On*
DHCP On*/Off
Projector IP Address
Subnet Mask
Default Gateway
DNS Server
Apply
Reset All Settings
6. 
INFORMATIONCurrent System StatusInput
Image Mode
Color Format
Resolution
Lamp Time
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Description of each menu
FUNCTIONDESCRIPTION
Screen ColorCorrects the projected picture’s color when the projection 
surface is not white. See Using Screen Color on page 44 
for details.
AspectThere are several options to set the images aspect ratio 
depending on your input signal source. See Selecting the 
aspect ratio on page 40 for details.
KeystoneCorrects any keystoning of the image. See Correcting 
keystone on page 39 for details.
Corner AdjustmentCorrects corner distortion of the image. See Correcting 
corner distortion on page 39 for details.
PositionDisplays the position adjustment page. To move the 
projected image, use the directional arrow keys. The values 
shown on the lower position of the page change with every 
key press you made until they reach their maximum or 
minimum.
PhaseAdjusts the clock phase to reduce image 
distortion.
H. Total DotsAdjusts the horizontal width of the image.
D.ZoomMagnifies or reduces the projected image. See Magnifying 
and searching for details on page 40 for details.
3DThis projector features a 3D function which enables you to 
enjoy 3D movies, videos, and sporting events in a more 
realistic way by presenting the depth of the images. You 
need to wear a pair of 3D glasses to view the 3D images.
See Watching 3D content on page 49 for details.
3D SyncWhen you discover the inversion of the image depth, enable 
this function to correct the problem.
1. DISPLAY menu