Dukane Imagepro 8918 Projector Users Manual

							


Network Functions
Network Functions
Configuring and Controlling the Projector via a Web Browser
You can change the settings of or control the projector via a network by \
using a 
web browser from a PC that is connected to the same network.
(4)
Failure & Warning Alerts via E-mail
The projector can automatically send an alert to specified e-mail addresses when 
the projector requires maintenance or has encountered an error.
(26)
Projector Management via SNMP
This projector is SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) compliant, 
allowing you to monitor it from a remote location using SNMP software. In 
addition, the projector is able to send failure & warning alerts to a specified PC.
(28)
Controlling the Projector via Scheduling
You can schedule the projector to perform various functions according to \
the 
DATE and TIME.
(29)
Still Image Transfer
The projector can display still images that are transferred via the netw\
ork.
(32)
Projector Control via RS-232C via the Network
The projector can be controlled using RS-232C commands over a network.
(34)
This projector is equipped with the following network functions. 
						

							
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Network Functions
Before using the network functions…
To use the network functions of this projector, the projector must be configured to 
suit your network. Consult with your network administrator before connec\
ting the 
projector to your network. Incorrect network configuration of this projector may 
cause problems on your network.
Connect to the Gateway (The router/PC that forwards traffic to a destination 
outside of the subnet of the transmitting device) from the network term\
inal on the 
projector using a CAT-5 cable and configure the following settings.
If  using a network with DHCP enabled:
The projector’s network settings can be configured automatically. when [DHCP] 
on the network menu is set to [TURN ON]. Please refer to DHCP in network 
menu. ( Operating Guide : NETWORK Menu) If a fixed / static IP address is required, 
please configure your projector according to the steps in the following section.
If  using a network system that does not have DHCP enabled or if  
using a fixed IP address on a network system equipped with DHCP 
enabled:
Configure the following settings on the network menu.  
( Operating Guide : NETWORK Menu)
. [DHCP]: Disable DHCP (Set [DHCP] to [TURN OFF]).
. [IP ADDRESS]: Enter an appropriate IP address for the projector to connect 
to your network.
3. [SUBNET MASK]: Enter an appropriate SUBNETMASK for the projector to 
connect to your network.
4. [DEFAULT GATEWAY]: Enter an appropriate Gateway (the router/PC that 
forwards traffic to a destination outside of the subnet of the transmitting 
device) address for the projector to connect to your network. 
						

							
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Network Functions
Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser
You can adjust or control the projector via a network from a web browser \
on a PC 
that is connected to the same network.
• Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher or Netscape 6.2 or higher are required.
• If JavaScript is disabled in your web browser configuration, you must enable 
JavaScript in order to use the projector web pages properly. See the Help files 
for your web browser for details on how to enable JavaScript.
• This projector is SSL (Secure Socket Layer) compliant. Please specify “https://” 
when the entering the projector address.
• If no operations are performed via a web browser for approx. 50 seconds the 
system will automatically log off. Please Re-log on to continue operations via a 
web browser.
• After you logon, a small, blank window will appear behind the main opera\
tion 
window. Please do not close this small, blank window. If this window is closed, 
the system will automatically log off after certain period of time even if an 
operation is being performed.
The small, blank window will close when the main operation window is clo\
sed.
• The small, blank window may be considered a pop-up and be blocked if you 
are using Windows XP Service Pack  , or using other security software.
If Service Pack   blocks the window the following message will appear: 
"Pop-up blocked. To see this pop-up or additional options click here..."
Please select "Temporarily Allow Pop-ups" or "Always Allow Pop-ups From This 
Site..." to allow the window to open.
• It is recommended that all web browser updates be installed. It is \
especially 
recommended that all users running Internet Explorer on a Microsoft Wind\
ows 
version prior to Windows XP Service Pack 2 install security update Q832894 
(MS04-004) or the web browser interface may not be displayed correctly .
And when using an older version of Internet Explorer, during operations the 
browser will log out after 50 seconds.
NOTE 
						

							
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Network Functions
When configuring or controlling the projector via a web browser, an ID and 
password are required. There are two types of IDs, Administrator IDs and User 
IDs. The following chart describes the differences between user and administrator 
IDs.
Below are the factory default settings for administrator IDs, user IDs a\
nd 
passwords.
ItemDescriptionAdministrator IDUser ID
Network InformationDisplays the projector’s current network configuration settings.√√
Network SettingsDisplays and configures network settings.√N/A
Port SettingsDisplays and configures communication port settings. √N/A
Mail SettingsDisplays and configures e-mail addressing settings.√N/A
Alert SettingsDisplays and configures failure & warning alerts.√N/A
Schedule SettingsDisplays and configures schedule settings.√N/A
Date/Time SettingsDisplays and configures the date and time settings.√N/A
Security SettingsDisplays and configures passwords and other security settings.√N/A
Projector ControlControls the projector.√√
Projector StatusDisplays and configures the current projector status.√√
Network RestartRestarts the projector’s network connection.√N/A
ItemIDPassword
Administrator IDAdministrator
User IDUser
Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (Continued) 
						

							
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Settings
Settings
Refer to the following for configuring or controlling the projector via a web browser.
Example: If the IP address of the projector is set to 192.168.1.10:
)   Enter 
[https://192.168.1.10] into the 
address bar of the web browser and 
the screen in Fig.    will be displayed.
)   Enter your ID and password and click 
[Logon].
If the logon is successful either the Fig.2 or Fig.3 screen will be displayed.
3)  Click the desired operation or configuration item on the main menu located on 
the left-hand side of the screen (Fig. 2 or Fig. 3).
Fig.    (Logon with administrator ID)Fig. 3 (Logon with user ID)
Fig.  
						

							


Settings
Network Information
All screen images displayed in this manual are 
screens of a logon using an administrator ID.
Any administrator only functions will not be 
displayed when using a user ID. Refer to the 
descriptions in each table.
Displays the projector’s current network configuration settings.
ItemDescription
DHCPDisplays the DHCP configuration settings.
IP AddressDisplays the current IP address.
Subnet MaskDisplays the Subnet Mask.
Default GatewayDisplays the Default Gateway.
MAC AddressDisplays the MAC address.
Firmware DateDisplays the network firmware time stamp. This information is only displayed when logged on using an administrator ID.
Firmware VersionDisplays the network firmware version number. This information is only displayed when logged on using an administrator ID. 
						

							


Settings
Network Settings
Displays and configures network settings.
Click the [Apply] button to save the settings.
• The new configuration settings are activated after restarting the 
network connection. When the configuration settings are changed, you must 
restart the network connection. You can restart the network connection by 
clicking [Network Restart] on the main menu.
• If you connect the projector to an existing network, consult a netw\
ork 
administrator before setting server addresses.
NOTE
ItemDescription
IP ConfigurationConfigures network settings.
DHCP ONEnables DHCP.
DHCP OFFDisables DHCP.
IP AddressConfigures the IP address when DHCP is disabled.
Subnet MaskConfigures the Subnet Mask when DHCP is disabled.
Default GatewayConfigures the Default Gateway when DHCP is disabled.
Projector NameConfigures the Projector name.
SysLocationConfigures the location to be referred to when using SNMP.
SysContactConfigures the contact information to be referred to when using SNMP. 
						

							
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Settings
Port Settings
Displays and configures communication port settings.
Click the [Apply] button to save the settings.
• The new configuration settings are activated after restarting the 
network connection. The network connection must be restarted when the 
configuration settings are changed. The network connection can be restarted 
using [Network Restart] on the main menu.dresses.
NOTE
ItemDescription
Network Control Port1 (Port:23)Configures command control port 1 (Port:23).
Port openClick the [Enable] check box to use port 23.
AuthenticationClick the [Enable] check box when authentication is required for this port.
Network Control Port2 (Port:9715)Configures command control port 2 (Port:9715).
Port openClick the [Enable] check box to use port 9715.
AuthenticationClick the [Enable] check box when authentication is required for this port.
Image Transfer Port (Port:9716)Configures the image transfer port (Port:9716).
Port openClick the [Enable] check box to use port 9716.
AuthenticationClick the [Enable] check box when authentication is required for this port.
SNMP PortConfigures the SNMP port.
Port openClick the [Enable] check box to use SNMP.
Trap addressConfigures the destination of the SNMP Trap in IP format.
SMTP PortConfigures the SMTP port.
Port openClick the [Enable] check box to use the e-mail function. 
						

							
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Settings
Mail Settings
Displays and configures e-mail addressing settings.
Click the [Apply] button to save the settings.
• You can confirm whether the mail settings work correctly using the 
[Send Test Mail] button.
• If you connect the projector to an existing network, consult a netw\
ork 
administrator before setting server addresses.
NOTE
ItemDescription
Send MailClick the [Enable] check box to use the e-mail function. Configure the conditions for sending email under [Alert Settings].
SMTP Server IP AddressConfigures the address of the mail server in IP format.
Sender E-mail addressConfigures the sender e-mail address.The length of the sender e-mail address can be up to 255 alphanumeric characters.
Recipient E-mail address
Configures the e-mail address of up to five recipients. You can also specify [TO] or [CC] for each address. The length of the recipient e-mail address can be up to 255 alphanumeric characters. 
						

							


Settings
Alert Settings
Displays and configures failure & warning alerts.
ItemDescription
Cover ErrorConfigures Cover Error alert settings.
SNMP TrapClick the [Enable] check box to enable SNMP Trap alerts for this item.
Send Mail Click the [Enable] check box to enable e-mail alerts for this item.
Mail SubjectConfigures the subject line of the e-mail to be sent.The length of the subject line can be up to 255 alphanumeric characters.
Mail TextConfigures the text of the e-mail to be sent.The length of the text can be up to 1024 alphanumeric 
characters.
Fan ErrorConfigures Fan Error alert settings.
SNMP TrapClick the [Enable] check box to enable SNMP Trap alerts for this item.
Send Mail Click the [Enable] check box to enable e-mail alerts for this item.
Mail SubjectConfigures the subject line of the e-mail to be sent.The length of the subject line can be up to 255 alphanumeric characters.
Mail TextConfigures the text of the e- mail to be sent.The length of the text can be up to 1024 alphanumeric 
characters.