Sony Projector VPL-EW246 Manual

							31Using Network Features
Network
BNetwork
Using Network Features
Connection to the network allows you to operate the following features:
 Checking the current status of the projector via a Web browser.
 Remotely controlling the projector via a Web browser.
 Receiving the e-mail report via the projector.
 Making the network settings for the projector.
 Displaying messages on the projected image using an application.
 Supports network monitoring, control protocol (Advertisement, PJ Talk, PJ Link, AMX 
DDDP [Dynamic Device Discovery Protocol], Crestron RoomView).
 The menu displays used for the explanation below may be different depending on the model you 
are using.
 Supported Web browsers are Internet Explorer 6/7/8/9/10.
 The menu displays only in English.
 If the browser of your computer is set to [Use a proxy server] when you access to the projector 
from your computer, click the check mark to set accessing without using a proxy server.
 To display messages, specific application Projector Station for Network Control (Version 1.1 or 
later) is necessary. Contact your local Sony dealer for the Projector Station for Network Control 
application.
1Connect the LAN cable.
2Set the network settings for the 
projector using “LAN Settings” on the 
Connection/Power menu (page 27).
3Start a web browser on the computer, 
enter the following in the address field, 
then press the Enter key on your 
computer.http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
(xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx: IP address for the 
projector)
You can confirm the IP address of the 
projector in the “LAN Settings” on the 
Connection/Power menu (page 27).
The following window appears in the 
Web browser:
Once you make the network settings, 
you can open the Control window only 
by performing step 3 of this procedure.
Notes
Displaying the Control Window of the Projector with a Web 
Browser
LAN cable 
(straight type) 
(not supplied)
Hub, router, etc
LAN Connector 
						

							32Using Network Features
How to operate the Control window
Switching the page
Click one of the Page Switching buttons to 
display the desired setting page.
Setting the access limitation
You can limit a user for accessing any 
particular page.
Administrator: Allowed access to all 
pages
User: Allowed access to all pages except 
the Setup page
Set the access limitation from [Password] of 
the Setup page. 
When you access the Setup page for the first 
time, enter “root” for user name and enter 
nothing for password.
The name of the administrator is preset to 
“root.”
When you change the password, input a new 
password after deleting the password 
(*****) that was set.
If you forget your password, consult with 
qualified Sony personnel.
You can confirm the current settings for the 
projector on the Information page.
You can control the projector from the 
computer on the Control page.
The functions of the buttons shown in the 
operation area are the same as the keys on 
the remote commander.
Note
Page Switching buttons
Entry area for [Administrator]
Entry area for [User]
Confirming the Information 
regarding the Projector
Operating the Projector from 
a Computer
Information area
Operation area 
						

							33Using Network Features
Network
Set the e-mail report function on the Setup 
page.
Entered values will not be applied unless 
you click on [Apply].
1Click on [Owner information] to enter 
the owner information recorded in the 
e-mail report.
2Set the timing of the e-mail report.
Click on [Mail Report] to open the Mail 
Report page.
Lamp Reminder (Lamp1): Set the 
timing of the email report for lamp 
replacement. To reset Lamp 
Reminder, execute “Lamp Timer 
Reset” on the projector (page 25).
Maintenance Reminder: Set the timing 
of the email report for maintenance. To 
reset Maintenance Reminder, check 
the RESET check box and then click 
on [Apply].
3Enter the outgoing e-mail address in 
the Email Address box then check the 
Report Timing check box of the e-mail 
report to be sent.
4Set the mail account for sending e-
mail reports.
Mail Address: Enter the e-mail address.
Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP): Enter 
the address of outgoing mail server 
(SMTP).
Required Authentication: Check this 
check box if authentication is required 
for sending e-mail.
Requires the use of POP 
Authentication before sending email 
(POP before SMTP): Check this 
check box to arrange for POP 
authentication to be performed before 
sending e-mail.
Incoming Mail Server (POP3): Enter 
the address of the incoming-mail 
server (POP3) to be used for POP 
authentication.
Account Name: Enter the mail account 
name.
Password: Enter the password.
Using the e-mail report 
Function
1Owner information button
2
3
4
6
5
Mail Report button 
						

							34Using Network Features
SMTP Authentication: Check this 
check box to arrange for SMTP 
authentication to be performed before 
sending e-mail.
Account Name: Enter the mail account 
name.
Password: Enter the password.
5Confirm the contents of the e-mail 
report.
When you click on [View], the contents 
of the e-mail report are displayed.
6Send the test mail.
Check on the Send test mail check box 
then click on [Apply] to send your test 
mail to the e-mail address you set.
 The email report function will not work if the 
network uses Outbound Port25 blocking, 
which prevents access to the SMTP server.
 You cannot use the following characters to 
enter the characters in the text box: “  ”, “ “ 
”, “ 
\ ”, “ & ”, “ < ”, “ > ”
Notes 
						

							35Using Presentation Function via Network
Presentation Function via Network
BPresentation Function via Network
Using Presentation Function via Network
The Presentation Function via Network enables you to do the following:
 Connect a maximum of 8 computers to the projector.
 Project images from a maximum of 4 computers simultaneously.
 Connect a USB Wireless LAN Module (not supplied) to the projector allows the projector to 
connect to a network wirelessly.
Presentation Function via Network requires installation of Projector Station for Network 
Presentation (supplied CD-ROM). For information on updates of Projector Station for Network 
Presentation, visit Sony’s web site: https://www.servicesplus.sel.sony.com/
System requirements for using the application are as follows.
OS
WindowsXP: Home/Professional (recommended)
WindowsVista: Home Premium/Business/Ultimate/Enterprise
Windows7: Home Premium/Professional (Recommended)/Ultimate/Enterprise
CPU 
Pentium4 2.8GHz or faster
 To install the application, administrative rights are required. 
 If you do not have administrative rights, the application may not run properly.
 If firewall or security software is installed, the application may not run properly.
 Depending on the type of network adapter, the application may not run properly.
 Movie player (Media Player, etc.) images may not be projected properly.
1Close all running applications.
2Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the 
CD-ROM drive of the computer.
3Open the CD-ROM and double-click 
the .exe file.
When the message “User Account 
Control” is displayed, click “Allow” or 
“Yes.”
4Follow the on-screen instructions to 
install the software.
1Connect the projector to a network.
For a wired connection, connect the 
projector by a LAN cable, then make the 
network settings (page 31).
For a wireless connection, see 
“Connecting a USB Wireless LAN 
Module” (page 13). Also check the 
WLAN Settings (page 27). 
2Turn on the projector.
Select “Network” as the input source 
(page 14).
3Start Projector Station for Network 
Presentation.
Select [Start]-[All Programs]-[Projector 
Station for Network Presentation] on the 
computer.
Notes
Installing Projector Station 
for Network PresentationStarting Projector Station for 
Network Presentation 
						

							36Using Presentation Function via Network
After starting Projector Station for Network 
Presentation, the connection setting window 
appears. 
1Find projectors connected to the 
network.
Click “Search” in the connection setting 
window to search for projectors.
 The appearance of the application on the 
screen is subject to change without notice.
 When a projector is connected to a network 
via a wireless connection, if the “SSID” is 
changed from the factory default, it may not 
be found.
 When a projector is connected to a network 
via a wired connection, depending on the 
network environment, it may not be found.
 When connecting a projector with its 
“SSID”, “Security Method” and “Wireless 
Password” in the “Wireless LAN Setting” 
changed, select “Manual Connect” and 
connect manually.
2Select a projector to project an image.
Check the checkbox.
3Click “Connect”.
If other users are projecting an image, 
the controller appears on the screen. 
Click the   to start projecting an 
image (page 37).
If no users are projecting an image, the 
controller appears on the screen and 
starts projecting an image. 
Display related settings (such as your 
computer’s resolution) change when the 
application is started.Projecting an Image
Notes
Note
Connection Settings
ItemItem descriptions
Wireless LAN 
Adapter To select a wireless LAN 
adapter used for Projector 
Station for Network 
Presentation (appears only 
when wireless connection is 
used).
Connection 
History List profiles that have been 
connected before.  
Search Results Show the search result.
Profile  Name  Display the registered names 
of the projectors found in the 
network.
Connection Display the connection 
method (wired/wireless).
Displays the strength of the 
wireless signal (appears only 
when wireless connection is 
used).
SSID  Display SSID (appears only 
when wireless connection is 
used).
IP Address Display IP address (appears 
only when wired connection 
is used).
Search Start searching for projectors 
in the network.
Delete Delete selected profile.
Property Display the properties of the 
selected profile.
Connect Connect to the selected 
projector and start projecting 
an image.
Manual 
Connect Enter the SSID and IP 
address manually to connect 
with the projector, and start 
projecting an image. 
						

							37Using Presentation Function via Network
Presentation Function via Network
You can project JPEG images, PDF files, etc. 
stored in a tablet device wirelessly by using 
a specific application.
*1
For downloading*2 or detailed method of 
using the application, access the following 
URL.
http://PWPresenter.pixelworks.com
*1: To use the application, one of the following 
conditions is required.
 Connected to network where wireless 
connection can be established.
 Connected to a wireless network via USB 
wireless LAN module IFU-WLM3 
(optional)that is connected to the 
projector.
*2: The user will be charged the 
communication fee for downloading the 
application on your tablet device.
Using the Controller
ItemsFunctions
Start projecting an image.
Pause projecting an image.
Stop projecting an image 
(screen turns black).
Change the application 
settings.
Disconnect from the 
projector.
Select a projection method 
then start projecting an 
image.
Projection 
methodNot projecting an image.
Project in  full screen.
Project in the left half of 
the screen.
Project in the right half of 
the screen.
Project in the upper left 
quadrant of the screen.
Project in the upper right 
quadrant of the screen.
Project in the lower left 
quadrant of the screen.
Project in the lower right 
quadrant of the screen.
Display the strength of the 
wireless signal.
Display the number of 
users connected to the 
projector.
Display the users’ status.
Network
Presentation
User 000001
8
Displaying Images or Files 
Sent from a Tablet Device 
						

							38Projecting an Image using USB Connection
BProjecting an Image using USB Connection
Projecting an Image using USB Connection
You can also project an image simply by connecting the projector and computer with a USB A-
B cable (not supplied).
Projecting an image using USB connection requires to start USB Display. 
System requirements for using the application are as follows.
OS
WindowsXP: Home/Professional (recommended)
WindowsVista: Home Premium/Business/Ultimate/Enterprise
Windows7: Home Premium/Professional (Recommended)/Ultimate/Enterprise
CPU 
Pentium4 2.8GHz or faster
1Connecting the projector and your computer with a USB A-B cable (not supplied) 
(page 10).
2Turn on the projector.
Select “Type B USB” as the input source (page 14). After a short time, the projector is 
recognized as a CD-ROM drive in the computer.
3Open “USB Display” in the CD-ROM drive.
 The resolution of your computer changes when the application is started.
 Depending of the computer’s setting, the application may start automatically.
 When you are finished using the projector, you can simply disconnect the USB cable without using 
the Safely Remove Hardware option.
 Movie player (Media Player, etc.) images may not be projected properly.
After starting USB Display, the controller 
appears on the screen, and projection starts 
automatically.
Starting USB Display
Notes
Projecting an ImageUsing the Controller
ItemsFunctions
Start projecting an image.
Pause projecting an image.
Stop projecting an image 
(the screen turns black).
Display information about 
USB Display.
USB Display 
						

							39Using USB Media Viewer
USB Media Viewer
BUSB Media Viewer
Using USB Media Viewer
You can browse image files stored in a USB memory device inserted in the USB connector of 
the projector, without using a computer.
Supported storage media and file format:
 Supported storage media: USB flash memory
 Supported format of storage media: FAT format
 Supported file format: JPEG (.jpg/.jpeg), Bitmap (.bmp), PNG (.png), GIF (.gif), TIFF (.tif/.tiff)
 exFAT, NTFS are not supported. 
 TIFF files containing EXIF information are not supported. 
 Image files in a USB memory device connected to the projector via a USB hub may not be 
displayed.
 Security protected USB memory may not function correctly.  
 A USB memory card reader that is recognized as more than one drive may not function correctly.  
 Display of image files that are larger than 4092 × 3072 pixels is not guaranteed. It may take a long 
time to display, or may not be displayed.
 A folder with a deep folder structure or with a very long folder name may not be displayed.
 An image may not be displayed, depending on its file type.
 Files or folders with names including non-alphanumeric characters may not be displayed.
 When displaying an image file, do not disconnect the USB memory device. It may cause a 
malfunction of the USB memory device or the projector. Disconnect the USB memory device 
when the USB Memory device selection screen is displayed.
1Connect a USB Memory device to the projector (page 12).
2Select “Type A USB” as the input source (page 14).
3Select the USB Memory device.
Press the ENTER key to display in the thumbnail mode.
USB Media Viewer has three display modes: “thumbnail mode,” “display mode” and 
“slideshow mode.”
Notes 
						

							40Using USB Media Viewer
Press the V/v/B/b key on the remote commander to select an image, then press the ENTER 
key. The option menu appears in the lower part of the screen.
You can select the display order of thumbnails and display method of image files.
 Files without thumbnail data (including those created by an application) appear as blank icons.
 Cannot display more than 200 image files and folders in one folder.
Thumbnail Mode
The image files in the folder are displayed as a thumbnail list.
Option menu
Option Menu
Items Item descriptions
Hide the option menu.
Switch to the display mode, and display the selected image in full screen 
view. (page 41)
Switch to the slideshow mode, and start the slideshow from the selected 
image. (page 41)
Sort image files.
Sort image files
Sort by name in alphabetical order.
Sort by name in reverse alphabetical order.
Sort by date in chronological order.
Sort by date in reverse chronological order.
Notes
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