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❻ JPEG Conversion Tool
The JPEG Conversion Tool converts JPEG files not supported by the projector, image files in other formats, PowerPoint files, and 
other similar files into JPEG files.
Installing JPEG Conversion Tool
NOTE:
• To install or uninstall each software program, the Windows user account must have “Administrator” privilege (Windows 7, Windows Vista) .
•  Exit all running programs before installation. If another program is running, the installation may not be completed.
•  JPEG Conversion Tool 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 CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
  The menu window will be displayed.
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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.EX\
E” in “Name”. (example: Q:\LAUNCHER.EXE)
4.  Click “OK”.
  The menu window will be displayed.
2  Click “JPEG Conversion Tool” on the menu window.
  The installation will start.
• Follow the instructions on the installer screens to complete the installation.
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❼ Managing the Projector Using Projector Management Utility
Projector Management Utility conforms to the PJLink class 1 standards, and is compatible with all class 1 commands. 
A maximum of 100 projectors connected to the network can be managed using one computer.
Operating environment
Supported OS
Windows 8/8.1 (Core Edition)
Windows 8/8.1 Pro 
Windows 8/8.1 Enterprise
Windows 7 Home Premium 
Windows 7 Professional 
Windows 7 Ultimate 
Windows 7 Enterprise 
Windows Vista Home Basic 
Windows Vista Home Premium 
Windows Vista Business 
Windows Vista Ultimate 
Windows Vista Enterprise 
* Only 32-bit version
Memory
Recommended memory size for the operating system of the computer you are using
Resolution
800 × 600 pixels or more
Installing Projector Management Utility
Projector Management Utility is included on the supplied CD-ROM.
NOTE:
• This software is to control and monitor projectors manufactured by our company. The software may not work properly when used to control other projectors.
•  To install or uninstall each software program, the Windows user account must have “Administrator” privilege (Windows 7, Windows Vista).
•  Exit all running programs before installation. If another program is running, the installation may not be completed.
•  This software 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.  Close all applications.
2.  Insert the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your computer, and then click [Exit]\
 on the launcher screen.
3.  Open the “Projector Management Utility” folder in the “Windows” folder stored on the CD-ROM.
4.  Double-click “setup.exe” stored in the “Projector Management Utility” folder.
5.  Install the application by following the on-screen instruction.
6.  When the installation is complete, exit the installer.
  A shortcut icon is created on the desktop.
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  To uninstall Projector Management Utility, use the program delete function in “Control Panel” to delete “Projector Management 
Utility”.
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❶ What you can do with the Viewer
The Viewer feature allows you to view slides or movie files stored on a USB memory on the projector, or a shared folder in a 
computer connected to the network.
The Viewer has the following features.
• When a commercially available USB memory that stores image files is inserted into the USB port (Type A) of the projector, 
the Viewer allows you to view the image files on the USB memory.
  Even if no computer is available, presentations can be conducted simply with the projector. 
•  Movie file with audio can be played back.
•  Image and movie files stored in a shared folder in a computer connected to a network can be projected.
  The computer with “Media Sharing” of Windows Media Player 11 turne\
d on can be used as a media server.
Supported graphic formats
Format File name extension
JPEG .jpg, .jpe, .jpeg (CMYK is not supported.)
BMP .bmp (bit field not supported)
PNG .png (Interlaced PNG and α channel PNG are not supported.)
GIF .gif (Interlaced GIF, transparation GIF, and animation GIF are not supported.)
* If an unsupported image is selected, the icon 
 will be displayed.
NOTE: 
Maximum number of pixels of image which can be displayed are:
•  Baseline JPEG: 10000 × 10000
•  Progressive JPEG: 1280 × 1280
•  GIF: 1280 × 1280
•  Others: 4000 × 4000
•  Some files supported by the above requirements may not be displayed.
Supported movie files
File name extension Video compression/expansion method Audio compression/expansion method
.mpg, .mpeg. MPEG2 MPEG Audio Layer2
MPEG Audio Layer3
.wmv WMV9 WMA9 Standard
.mp4 H.264/AVC AAC-LC
Playback requirements:
Resolution: 320 × 240 to 1280 × 720
Video frame rate: up to 30fps
Bitrate: up to 15Mbps
Audio sampling rate: up to 48kHz
Channel: up to 2ch stereo
Audio bit rate: up to 256 Kbps
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NOTE:
• Movie files converted by using the video/audio format which is not supported by this projector cannot be played back.
  In this case, there will be no icon to show that playback is not possible.
•  Files with Digital Rights Management(DRM) protection cannot be played back.
•  Some of the movie files that meet the above requirements may not be played back. Movie files may not be played back correctly depending on your network environ-
ment or the bit rate of your file.
•  WMV format video file will be displayed in an aspect ratio of 1 to 1 independently of its original aspect ratio.
•  Files that can be played back on the media server are graphics and movie files. In Windows Media Player 11 (Windows Vista) mp4 files cannot be played back.
Supported USB memory devices
-  Be sure to use a USB memory device formatted with the FAT, exFAT, FAT32 or FAT16 file system.
  The projector does not support NTFS formatted USB memory.
  If the projector does not recognize your USB memory, check if the format is supported.
  To format your USB memory in your computer, refer to the document or help file that comes with your Windows.
-  We do not warrant that the USB port of the projector will support all USB memories in the market.
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Notices on shared folder and media ser ver
• Files from a shared folder or media server may not be projected if security or antivirus software is installed on your computer.
•  Open the following firewall ports:
-  Media server 
Port number Protocol
1900 UDP
2869 TCP
10243 TCP
10280-10284 UDP
-  Shared folder
Port number Protocol
137 UDP/TCP
138 UDP/TCP
139 UDP/TCP
445 UDP/TCP
•  Set your computer for sharing and security to grant access to files in the shared folder and set your security or antivirus 
software to grant access to files in the shared folder. Consult your network administrator for more information.
•  Movie files in the shared folder or the media server may not be played back correctly depending on your network environment 
or the bit rate of your file.
NOTE
•  The following operations by using the buttons on the projector are not possible when the VIEWER screen such as the slide screen and the thumbnail screen is displayed.
- Keystone correction by using the ▲ or ▼ button
-  Auto Adjustment by using the AUTO ADJ. button
-  Volume control with the ◀ or ▶ button
•  Freezing picture by using the FREEZE, ASPECT, or AUTO ADJ. button on the remote control is not possible when the VIEWER screen such as the slide screen and the 
thumbnail screen is displayed.
•  Executing [RESET] → [ALL DATA] from the menu will return the settings for the Viewer toolbar to the factory default.
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❷ Projecting images stored in a USB memory device
This section explains the basic operation of the Viewer.
The explanation provides the operational procedure when the Viewer toolbar is set to the factory default.
Preparation: Before starting the Viewer, store images to the USB memory using your computer.
Starting the Viewer
1. Turn on the projector. (→ page 16)
2.  Insert the USB memory into the USB port of the projector.
NOTE:
•  Do not remove the USB memory from the projector while it’s LED flashes. Doing so may 
corrupt the data.
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You can a USB memory insert the projector when the drive list screen is displayed.
3.  Press the “9/USB-A” button.
  The screen will change to the viewer display and a screen showing 
a list of the drives will be displayed after 2 to 3 seconds.
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•  Press the button to display the viewer with the main body operation. Refer to page  18 
for the selection method.
•  For more information about the drive list screen, see page 214.
•  To display graphics in a shared folder, see page  222; to display still images or movie 
files in a media server, see page 226.
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4. Press the  ▶ button to select “USB1” and press the ENTER 
button.
  The “USB1” thumbnail screen will be displayed.
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•  For more information about thumbnail screen, see page 216.
5.  Use the ▲▼◀ or ▶ button to select an icon.
• The  → (arrow) symbol on the right indicates there are more 
pages. pressing the CTL +  ▼ (page down) button will show 
the next page: pressing the CTL + ▲ (page up) will show the 
previous page.
6.  Press the ENTER button.
  Operation varies depending on the selected file.
  • Still image
  The selected slide will be displayed.
 The  ◀ or ▶ button can be used to select the next (right) slide or 
the previous (left) slide in the thumbnail screen.
•  Pressing the ENTER button will display the control bar with 
which is used to select or rotate an slide.(→ page 217)
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 • Movie file
  The movie file will start playing.
  After finishing the playback, the screen will turn to black. Press 
the EXIT button to return to the thumbnail screen.
• Pressing the ENTER button will display the movie’s control 
bar with which you can pause or fastforward and some other 
operations.
7.  Remove the USB memory from the projector.
  Return to the drive list screen. Make sure that the LED on the 
USB memory is not flashing before removing the USB memory.
NOTE: If you remove the USB memory from the projector with a slide displayed, the 
projector may not operate correctly. If this happens, turn off the projector and unplug 
the power cord. Wait 3 minutes, then connect the power cord, and turn on the projector.
Exiting the Viewer
1.  Press the “INPUT” button on the remote control and select 
an input terminal other than “USB-A”.
• When operating with the main body, use the “INPUT” button 
to select an input terminal other than [9:USB-A].
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Names and functions of Viewer screen
The Viewer has three screens: Drive list screen, Thumbnail screen, and Slide screen.
• Drive list screen
Displays a list of drives connected to the projector.
Menu operation
• Use the ▼ or ▲ button to move the cursor up or down. Select the menu item and press the ENTER button to display the 
submenu.
Operation for Drive list screen
1. Press the ▶ button to move the cursor to the drive list. 
  (Use the ◀ or ▶ button to switch between the menu and the drive list.)
  Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select a type of drive; press the ◀ or ▶ button to select the drive connected to the projector.
2.  Select the drive and press the ENTER button to switch to the thumbnail screen of the selected drive.
Cursor (yellow) Cursor (yellow)
Menu Menu
Scroll bar
[Drive list screen] [Thumbnail screen]Folder icon
Path information
Drive information/File information
Menu guide Operation button guide
Control bar
* The operation for still image differs from that for movie.
[Slide screen]
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Functions
NameDescription
REFRESHDisplays additional media servers in the drive list screen.
OPTIONSOpens the OPTIONS menu.
SLIDE SETTINGSets up slides. (→ page 219)
MOVIE SETTINGSets up movie files. (→ page 220)
AUTO PLAY SETTINGSets up auto play. (→ page 220)
SHAREED FOLDERSets up a shared folder. (→ page 222)
MEDIA SERVERSets up a media server. (→ page 226)
RETURNCloses the OPTIONS menu. 
SYSTEM SETTING Switches to the system setting menu. See wired LAN, wireless LAN, WPS, network 
information, and keyboard in “9. Application Menu”. (→ page 136)
USBDisplays the icon for a USB memory inserted into the USB port of the projector.
SHARED FOLDERDisplays up to four drives of a computer connected to a LAN (set for connecting 
a shared folder).
* See page 222 for setting up for connecting a shared foler of the projector.
MEDIA SERVERDisplays up to four drives of a computer connected to a LAN (set for connecting 
a media server).
* See page 226 for setting up for connecting a media server of the projector
PRESENTATIONDisplays the icon when a USB memory or shared foler stores index files.
Path information Displays the location of a folder or file.
Drive information [Example]
USB1314MB FREE/492MB
Displays the drive.Displays free space and capcity of a 
drive.* (USB only)
Menu guide Displays the description of a selected menu.
Operation button guide Displays information about operation buttons.
* It is displayed in three-digit number (rounding up)
NOTE:
When the OPTIONS menu is displayed, the drive list screen or thumbnail screen is not displayed. To display it, select the [RETURN] icon and press the ENTER button.
 
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