NEC Projector M230X User Manual
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41 3. Convenient Features Handling of the Address for Operation via a Browser Regarding the actual address that is entered for the address or entered to the URL column when operation of the pro- jector is via a browser, the host name can be used as it is when the host name corresponding to the IP address of the projector has been registered to the domain name server by a network administrator, or the host name corresponding to the IP address of the projector has been set in the “HOSTS” file of the computer being used. Example 1: When the host name of the projector has been set to “pj.nec.co.jp”, access is gained to the network setting by specifying http://pj.nec.co.jp/index.html for the address or the entry column of the URL. Example 2: When the IP address of the projector is “192.168.73.1”, access is gained to the network setting by specifying http://192.168.73.1/index.html for the address or the entry column of the URL. PROJECTOR ADJUSTMENT POWER: This controls the power of the projector. ON �������������������������Power is switched on� OFF ������������������������Power is switched off� VOLUME: This controls the volume of the projector. ���������������������������Increases the volume adjustment value� ���������������������������Decreases the volume adjustment value� AV-MUTE: This controls the mute function of the projector. PICTURE ON ����������Mutes the video� PICTURE OFF ���������Cancels the video muting� SOUND ON ������������Mutes the audio� SOUND OFF �����������Cancels the audio muting� ALL ON ������������������Mutes each of the video, and audio functions� ALL OFF �����������������Cancels the muting of each of the video, and audio functions�
42 3. Convenient Features PICTURE: Controls the video adjustment of the projector. BRIGHTNESS ����Increases the brightness adjustment value� BRIGHTNESS ����Decreases the brightness adjustment value� CONTRAST ��������Increases the contrast adjustment value� CONTRAST ��������Decreases the contrast adjustment value� COLOR ��������������Increases the color adjustment value� COLOR ��������������Decreases the color adjustment value� HUE �������������������Increases the hue adjustment value� HUE �������������������Decreases the hue adjustment value� SHARPNESS �����Increases the sharpness adjustment value� SHARPNESS �����Decreases the sharpness adjustment value� • The functions that can be controlled will vary depending on the signal being input to the projector. (→ page 70) SOURCE SELECT: This switches the input connector of the projector. COMPUTER 1 ��������Switches to the COMPUTER 1 IN connector � COMPUTER 2 ��������Switches to the COMPUTER 2 IN connector � HDMI ���������������������Switches to the HDMI IN connector � VIDEO ��������������������Switches to the VIDEO IN connector � S-VIDEO ����������������Switches to the S-VIDEO IN connector � VIEWER �����������������Switches to the data on the USB memory device� NETWORK �������������Switches to a LAN signal� USB DISPLAY ��������Switches to the USB Port (PC)� PROJECTOR STATUS: This displays the condition of the projector. LAMP LIFE REMAINING �����Displays the remaining life of the lamp as a percentage� LAMP HOURS USED �����������Displays how many hours the lamp has been used� FILTER HOURS USED ���������Displays how many hours the filter has been used� ERROR STATUS ������������������Displays the status of errors occurring within the projector � LOG OFF: Logging off your projector and returning to the authentication screen (LOGON screen).
43 3. Convenient Features NETWORK SETTINGS • SETTINGS WIRED or WIRELESS SETTINGSet for wired LAN or for wireless LAN. APPLYApply your settings to wired LAN or wireless LAN. DHCP ONAutomatically assign IP address, subnet mask, and gateway to the projector from your DHCP server. DHCP OFFSet IP address, subnet mask, and gateway to the projector assigned by your network administrator. IP ADDRESSSet your IP address of the network connected to the projector. SUBNET MASKSet your subnet mask number of the network connected to the projector. GATEWAYSet the default gateway of the network connected to the projector. AUTO DNS ONDHCP server will automatically assign IP address of DNS server connected to the projector. AUTO DNS OFFSet your IP address of DNS server connected to the projector. Setting for WIRED LAN ENABLETurn on wired LAN connection DISABLETurn off wired LAN connection Setting for WIRELESS LAN (with the optional USB Wireless LAN Unit equipped) EASY CONNECTIONExecute a wireless LAN using EASY CONNECTION. CHANNELSelect a channel. Available channels vary depending on the country and region. When you select [INFRASTRUCTURE], make sure that the projector and your access point are on the same channel; when you select [AD HOC], make sure that the projector and your computer are on the same channel. PROFILE 1/PROFILE 2Two settings can be set for wireless LAN connection. Select PROFILE 1 or PROFILE 2. SSID Enter an identifier (SSID) for wireless LAN. Communication can be done only with equipment whose SSID matches SSID for your wireless LAN. SITE SURVEYDisplays a list of available SSIDs for wireless LAN on site. Select an SSID which you can access.
44 3. Convenient Features NETWORK TYPESelect communication method when using wireless LAN. INFRASTRUCTURE: Select this option when communicating with one or more equip- ment connected to the wireless LAN network via a wireless access point. AD HOC: Select this option when using the wireless LAN to directly communicate with a computer in peer-to-peer mode. SECURITY TYPETurn on or off the encryption mode for secure transmission. When turn on the encryp- tion mode, set WEP key or encrypted key. DISABLE Will not turn on the encryption feature. Your communications may be monitored by someone. WEP 64 bit Uses 64-bit datalength for secure transmission. WEP 128 bit Uses 128-bit datalength for secure transmission. This option will increase privacy and security when compared to use of 64-bit datalength encryption. WPA PSK-TKIP/ WPA PSK-AES/ WPA2 PSK-TKIP/ WPA2 PSK-AES These options provide stronger security than WEP. NOTE: • The WEP settings must be the same as communication devices such as PC or access point in your wireless network. • When you use WEP, your image transmission speed will slow down. • [WPA PSK-TKIP], [WPA PSK-AES], [WPA2 PSK-TKIP] and [WPA2 PSK-AES] are not available when [AD HOC] is selected from [NETWORK TYPE]. INDEXSelect encryption key when selecting [WEP 64 bit] or [WEP 128 bit] in [SECURITY TYPE]. KEY When selecting [WEP 64 bit] or [WEP 128 bit] in [SECURITY TYPE]: Enter WEP key. Select Characters (ASCII) Hexadecimal digit (HEX) WEP 64 bit Up to 5 characters Up to 10 characters WEP 128 bit Up to 13 characters Up to 26 characters When selecting [WPA PSK-TKIP], [WPA PSK-AES], [WPA2 PSK-TKIP] or [WPA2 PSK-AES]: Enter encryption key. Key length must be 8 or greater and 63 or less. • NAME PROJECTOR NAMEEnter a name for your projector so that your computer can identify the projector. A projector name must be 16 characters or less. TIP: Projector name will not be affected even when [RESET] is done from the menu. HOST NAMEEnter the hostname of the network connected to the projector. A host name must be 15 or less. DOMAIN NAMEEnter the domain name of the network connected to the projector. A domain name must be 60 characters or less.
45 3. Convenient Features • ALERT MAIL ALERT MAIL (English only) This option will notify your computer of lamp replace time or error messages via e-mail when using wireless or wired LAN. Placing a checkmark will turn on the Alert Mail feature. Clearing a checkmark will turn off the Alert Mail feature. Sample of a message to be sent from the projector: The lamp and filters are at the end of its usable life. Please replace the lamp and filters. Projector Name: NEC Projector Lamp Hours Used: 100 [H] SENDER’S ADDRESSEnter sender’s address. SMTP SERVER NAMEEnter the SMTP server name to be connected to the projector. RECIPIENT’S ADDRESS 1,2,3 Enter your recipient’s address. Up to three addresses can be entered. TEST MAILSend a test mail to check whether your settings are correct or not NOTE: • If you execute a test, you may not receive an Alert mail. Should this happen, check if network settings are correct. • If you entered an incorrect address in a test, you may not receive an Alert mail. Should this happen, check if the Recipient’s Address is correct. SAVEClick this button to reflect the above settings. • NETWORK SERVICE PJLink PASSWORDSet a password for PJLink*. A password must be 32 characters or less. Do not forget your password. However, if you forget your password, consult with your dealer. HTTP PASSWORDSet a password for HTTP server. A password must be 10 characters or less. AMX BEACONTurn on or off for detection from AMX Device Discovery when connecting to the network supported by AMX’s NetLinx control system. TIP: When using a device that supports AMX Device Discovery, all AMX NetLinx control system will rec- ognize the device and download the appropriate Device Discovery Module from an AMX server. Placing a checkmark will enable detecting the projector from AMX Device Discovery. Clearing a checkmark will disable detecting the projector from AMX Device Discovery. *What is PJLink? PJLink is a standardization of protocol used for controlling projectors of different manufacturers. This standard proto- col is established by Japan Business Machine and Information System Industries Association (JBMIA) in 2005. The projector supports all the commands of PJLink Class 1. Setting of PJLink will not be affected even when [RESET] is done from the menu. • INFORMATION WIRED LANDisplay a list of settings of wired LAN connection. WIRELESS LANDisplay a list of settings of wireless LAN connection. UPDATEReflect settings when they are changed.
46 3. Convenient Features Controlling the Projector over a LAN (PC Control Utility Pro 4) Using the utility software “PC Control Utility Pro 4” included on the companion NEC Projector CD-ROM, the projector can be controlled from a computer over a LAN. Control Functions Power On/Off, signal selection, picture freeze, picture mute, audio mute, adjusting, error message notification, event schedule. Screen of PC Control Utility Pro 4 This section provides an outline of preparation for use of PC Control Utility Pro 4. For information on how to use PC Control Utility Pro 4, see Help of PC Control Utility Pro 4. (→ page 48) Step 1: Install PC Control Utility Pro 4 on the computer. Step 2: Connect the projector to a LAN. (→ page 48) Step 3: Start PC Control Utility Pro 4. (→ page 48) TIP: • PC Control Utility Pro 4 can be used with a serial connection. Step 1: Install PC Control Utility Pro 4 on the computer NOTE: • To install or uninstall the program, the Windows user account must have [Administrator] privilege (Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP) • Exit all running programs before installation. If another program is running, the installation may not be completed. 1 Insert the accompanying NEC Projector CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The menu window will be displayed.
47 3. Convenient Features TIP: If the menu window will not be displayed, try the following procedure. For Windows 7: 1. Click “start” on Windows. 2. Click “All Programs” → “Accessories” → “Run”. 3. Type your CD-ROM drive name (example: “Q:\”) and “LAUNCHER.EXE” in “Name”. (example: Q:\ LAUNCHER.EXE) 4. Click “OK”. the menu window will be displayed. 2 Click “PC Control Utility Pro 4” on the menu window. The installation will start. When the installation is complete, the Welcome window will be displayed. 3 Click “Next”. “END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT” screen will be displayed. Read “END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT” carefully. 4 If you agree, click “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and then click “Next”. • Follow the instructions on the installer screens to complete the installation. • When the installation is complete, you will return to the menu window. TIP: • Uninstalling PC Control Utility Pro 4 To uninstall PC Control Utility Pro 4, do the same procedures stated as in “Uninstalling Virtual Remote Tool”. Read “Virtual Remote Tool” as “PC Control Utility Pro 4” (→ page 34)
48 3. Convenient Features Step 2: Connect the projector to a LAN. Connect the projector to the LAN by following the instructions in “Connecting to a Wired LAN” (→ page 102), “Con- necting to a Wireless LAN (Optional: NP02LM series)” (→ page 103) and “9. Controlling the Projector by Using an HTTP Browser” (→ page 40) Step 3: Start PC Control Utility Pro 4 Click “Start” → “All programs” or “Programs” → “NEC Projector User Supportware” → “PC Control Utility Pro 4” → “PC Control Utility Pro 4”. NOTE: • For the Schedule function of the PC Control utility Pro 4 to work, you must have your computer running and not in standby/ sleep mode. Select “Power Options” from the “Control Panel” in Windows and disable its standby/sleep mode before running the scheduler. [Example] For Windows 7: Select “Control Panel” → “System and Security” → “Power Options” → “Change when the computer sleeps” → “Put the computer to sleep” → “Never”. NOTE: • When [POWER-SAVING] is selected for [STANDBY MODE] from the menu, the projector cannot be turned on via the network (wired LAN/wireless LAN) connection. TIP: Viewing the Help of PC Control Utility Pro 4 • Displaying the Help file of PC Control Utility Pro 4 while it is running. Click “Help (H)” → “Help (H) …” of window of PC Control Utility Pro 4 in this order. The pop-up menu will be displayed. • Displaying the help file using the Start Menu. Click “Start” → “All programs” or “Programs” → “NEC Projector User Supportware” → “PC Control Utility Pro 4” → “PC Control Utility Pro 4 Help”. The Help screen will be displayed.
49 3. Convenient Features Projecting Your Computer’s Screen Image from the Projector over a LAN (Image Express Utility Lite) Using Image Express Utility Lite contained on the supplied NEC Projector CD-ROM allows you to send the computer’s screen image to the projector over a USB cable or a wired or wireless LAN. This section will show you an outline about how to connect the projector to a LAN and to use Image Express Utility Lite. For the operation of Image Express Utility Lite, see the help of Image Express Utility Lite. Step 1: install Image Express Utility Lite on the computer. Step 2: Connect the projector to a LAN. (→ page 50) Step 3: Start Image Express Utility Lite. (→ page 50) What You can Do with Image Express Utility Lite • USB Display • Computer’s screen image can be projected via a USB cable, without connecting a computer cable (VGA). • Just connecting the computer and the projector over a USB cable will make the USB Display function available (Plug & Play) even without installing Image Express Utility Lite on the computer. (→ page 38) • Image transmission • The screen of your computer can be sent to the projector via a wired or wireless network without a computer cable (VGA). • By using “EASY CONNECTION” function, the complicated network settings can be simplified and the computer will automatically connect to the projector. • The screen of your computer can be sent to up to four projectors at the same time. Step 1: install Image Express Utility Lite on the computer. NOTE: • To install or uninstall the program, the Windows user account must have “Administrator” privilege (Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP). • Exit all running programs before installation. If another program is running, the installation may not be completed. • Image Express Utility Lite will be installed to the system drive of your computer. If the message “There is not enough free space on destination” is displayed, free up enough space (about 100 MB) to install the program. 1. Insert the accompanying NEC Projector CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The menu window will be displayed.
50 3. Convenient Features TIP: If the menu window will not be displayed, try the following procedure. For Windows 7: 1. Click “start” on Windows. 2. Click “All Programs” → “Accessories” → “Run”. 3. Type your CD-ROM drive name (example: “Q:\”) and “LAUNCHER.EXE” in “Name”. (example: Q:\ LAUNCHER.EXE) 4. Click “OK”. The menu window will be displayed. 2. Click “Image Express Utility Lite” on the menu window. The installation will start. “END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT” screen will be displayed. Read “END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT” carefully 3. If you agree, click “I agree.” and then click “Next”. • Follow the instructions on the installer screens to complete the installation. • When the installation is complete, you will return to the menu window. When the installation is complete, a completion message will be displayed. 4. Click “OK”. This completes the installation. TIP: • Uninstalling Image Express Utility Lite To uninstall Image Express Utility Lite, do the same procedures stated as in “Uninstalling Virtual Remote Tool”. Read “Virtual Remote Tool” as “Image Express Utility Lite” (→ page 34) Step 2: Connect the projector to a LAN. Connect the projector to the LAN by following the instructions in “Connecting to a Wired LAN” (→ page 102), “Con- necting to a Wireless LAN (Optional: NP02LM series)” (→ page 103) and “9. Controlling the Projector by Using an HTTP Browser” (→ page 40) Step 3: Start Image Express Utility Lite. 1. On Windows, click “Start” → “All programs” → “NEC Projector UserSupportware” → “Image Express Utility Lite” → “Image Express Utility Lite”. Image Express Utility Lite will start. The select window for network connection will be displayed 2. Select Network and click “OK”. The select window for destination will show a list of connectable projectors. • When connecting the computer directly to the projector by one-to-one, “Easy Connection” is recommended. • When one or more networks for “EASY CONNECTION” are found, the “Easy Connection Selection Screen” window will be displayed. • To check for the network available for connected projectors, from the menu, select [INFO.] → [WIRELESS LAN] → [SSID].