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Connecting External Speakers
You can output sound from the projector to external speakers with a 
built-in amplifier. 
1. Locate the appropriate cable to connect your speakers.
Depending on your speakers, you  may be able to use a standard 
audio cable with a stereo mini-jack connector on one end and pin 
jacks on the other end. For some speakers, you may need a special 
cable or adapter. 
2. Connect the stereo mini-jack end of the audio cable to the 
Audio 
Out
 port on the projector.
 
3. Connect the other end of the cable to your speakers. 
The projector’s internal speaker system is disabled while sound is 
output to external speakers. 
Audio cable 
						

							
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Using the Projector on a 
Network
This chapter tells you how to prepare to send images to your 
projector through a wireless or wired network. 
Using Quick Wireless Connection or EMP NS Connection, you can 
project images shown on your co mputer screen—including text, 
graphics, and video—directly to your audience. See the  EasyMP 
Operation Guide  for information on features and use. 
You can use EMP Monitor (available for Windows only) to monitor 
and control your projector through  the network. For information on 
installing and using EMP Monitor, see the  EMP Monitor Operation 
Guide .
You’ll find instructions in this chapter on:
■Connecting the projector to a wired LAN
■Installing the optional wireless LAN module
■Using Quick Wireless Connection
■Configuring projector and network settings
■Using wireless security options
■Removing the optional  wireless LAN module
■Sending e-mail alerts and monitoring the projector
■Using a browser to control the projector
For wireless connection, make sure you’ve installed the optional 
wireless LAN module, as described  on page 57. Then follow the steps 
in this chapter to use Quick Wireless Connection (Windows only) or 
configure your projector and network. See the  EasyMP Operation  
						

							
54Using the Projector on a NetworkGuide
 for instructions on installing the EMP NS Connection 
software. The  EasyMP Operation Guide  also contains instructions on 
using the software to project over the network.
Connecting to a Wired Network
With a shielded, Category-5 Ethernet cable, you can connect the 
projector to your network and configure it with an IP address. You 
can then project from multiple co mputers on your network without 
changing any cables.
1. Connect the projector to your network using a commercially 
available 100BaseTX or 10BaseT network cable. Connect the 
cable to the 
LAN port on the projector as shown. 
2. Connect the other end to your Ethernet hub or router.
3. Point the remote control at the projector and press the  Ppower 
button.
4. Press the 
LAN button on the remote control to select network as 
the source. 
Network cable 
						

							
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5. Press the Menu button on the remote control, select the 
Network menu, then press Enter. 
6. Choose 
Network Configuration and press Enter.
7. Select the 
Wired LAN menu and press Enter. 
8. Choose 
IP Settings and press Enter. You see a screen like the 
following:
9. Do one of the following:
■If your network assigns addresses automatically, turn on the 
DHCP setting.
■If your network does not assign  addresses automatically, turn 
off 
DHCP and enter the projector’s IP Address, Subnet 
Mask
, and Gateway Address, as needed.  
						

							
56Using the Projector on a NetworkTo enter numbers, use the  buttons on the remote 
control to highlight the number you want to input, then press 
the 
Enter button. When you’re finished entering an address 
in the network menu, highlight 
Return, then press the Enter 
button.
10. To prevent the IP address from appearing on the standby screen,  set the 
IP Address Display setting to Off.
11. When you’re done making all necessary changes, select 
Complete 
and press the 
Enter button to save your settings. Then press 
Enter again to confirm.
Press 
Menu to exit the menu system.  
						

							
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Installing the Optional Wireless LAN 
Module
Make sure you have the optional Wireless LAN Module. Turn off the 
projector and disconnect the powe r cord before you install the 
module.
1. Open the air filter cover by sliding the switch and pulling down 
the cover. 
						

							
58Using the Projector on a Network2. Insert the wireless LAN module as shown.
3. Fasten the module using the screw that came with it.
4. Close the air filter cover.
If you have the optional USB key, you can use Quick Wireless 
connection as described in the next
 section. Or, you can configure 
your connection manually as described on page 59.
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Using Quick Wireless Connection
Using the optional USB key, you can quickly connect the projector to 
a Windows computer wirelessly without any configuration.
First, make sure you have installed the wireless module as described on 
page 57 and turned on the projector.
1. Connect the USB key to the projector’s   
Type A (flat) USB 
port.
2. When you see a projected message  that the network information 
update is complete, remove the USB key.
3. Connect the USB key to a USB port on your computer or  notebook.
In Windows Vista, if you see  the AutoPlay window, select 
Run LaunchU3.exe. When you see the User Account Control 
screen, click 
Allow.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the Quick Wireless  Connection driver. 
If you see a Windows Firewall message, click 
Yes to disable the 
firewall.
After a few minutes, your computer image will be displayed 
through the projector. If not, try restarting your computer.
5. When you’re done with your presentation, remove the USB key.  You may need to restart your computer to reactivate your wireless 
interface.
Configuring Basic Settings
You can give your projector a unique name, enable a projector 
keyword, or create a password for controlling the projector over the 
Web. 
1. Press the 
Menu button, then choose Network and press Enter. 
2. Choose 
Network Configuration and press Enter. 
note
Do not attempt to write to 
the USB key or use it as a 
flash memory drive. 
note
The Quick Wireless 
Connection utility will 
disable any other wireless 
sessions and adapter 
programs. Make sure you 
leave the USB key in your 
computer for your entire 
Quick Wireless Connection 
session.  
						

							
60Using the Projector on a Network3. Choose 
Basic and press Enter. You see the following screen: 
4. Make sure the projector has a uniq ue name, so you can identify it 
on your network. 
If you need to rename it, highlight the 
Projector name text box 
then press 
Enter. 
5. Use the  buttons on the remote control to select individual  letters; then press 
Enter to input a character. To add a blank space 
or to navigate backward and forward through the input text, 
highlight the arrows and press 
Enter. To toggle symbol settings or 
capital letters, highlight the option and press 
Enter. When you’re 
done, highlight 
Finish and press Enter.
6. If you want to create a password for using PJLink to control the  projector, highlight 
PJLink Password, press Enter, and enter a 
password of up to 8 alphanumeric characters. When you’re done, 
highlight 
Finish and press Enter.