Sony Projector VPL-EW255 User Manual

							31The Information Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
The Information Menu
The Information menu is used to check projector status, such as total usage time of the lamp.
*1: These items may not be displayed depending on the input signal.Items Item descriptions
Model Name Displays the model name.
Serial No. Displays the serial number.
fH/fV
*1Displays the horizontal/vertical frequency of the current input signal.
Signal Type Displays the type of the current input signal.
Lamp Timer Indicates the total usage time of a lamp.
Note 
						

							32Using Network Features
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).
 When connecting this projector with the network, consult with the network administrator. The 
network must be secured.
 The content communicated via a wireless LAN communication may be intercepted due to the use 
of radio waves. To protect the communication content, implement security measures properly 
according to the connection environment (page 35).
 When using this projector connected with the network, access the Control window via a Web 
browser and change the access limitation of the factory preset values (page 33). It is recommended 
to change the password regularly.
 When the setting on the Web browser is completed, close the Web browser to log out.
 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. For download or detailed method of using Projector Station for Network 
Control, please access the following URL.
http://pro.sony.com/bbsc/ssr/cat-projectors/resource.downloads
Contact your local Sony dealer for detailed information of Projector Station for Network Control.
1Connect the LAN cable (page 10).
2Set the network settings for the 
projector using “LAN Settings” on the 
Connection/Power menu (page 28).
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 28).
Notes
Displaying the Control Window of the Projector with a Web 
Browser 
						

							
33Using Network Features
Network
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.
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” in the Name box and enter 
“Projector” in the Password box of User.
The Name box 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.
Page Switching buttons
Note
Confirming the Information 
regarding the Projector
Entry area for [Administrator]
Entry area for [User]
Information area 
						

							34Using Network Features
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.
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 26).
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.
Operating the Projector from 
a Computer
Using the e-mail report 
Function
Operation area
1Owner information button
2
3
4
6
5
Mail Report button 
						

							35Using Network Features
Network
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.
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: “  ”, “ “ 
”, “ 
\ ”, “ & ”, “ < ”, “ > ”
Set the LAN network function on the Setup 
page.
Entered values will not be applied unless 
you click on [Apply].
1Click on [Network] to open the 
Network page.
2Set the items for internet protocol.
Obtain an IP address automatically: 
Automatically provides the network 
settings by a DHCP server function, 
such as the router. The IP Address, 
Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, 
Primary DNS, and Secondary DNS 
display the values provided by a 
DHCP server. 
Specify an IP address: Set the network 
manually.
-IP Address: Input the IP address of the 
projector.
-Subnet Mask: Input the subnet mask of 
the projector.
-Default Gateway: Input the default 
gateway of the projector.
-Primary DNS: Input the primary DNS 
server of the projector.
-Secondary DNS: Input the secondary 
DNS server of the projector.
3Set the items for Ethenet.
MAC Address: Displays the MAC 
address of the projector.
Speed: Select the network speed of the 
projector.
Set the WLAN network function on the 
Setup page.
Entered values will not be applied unless 
you click on [Apply].
Notes
Setting the LAN Network of 
the projector
Setting the WLAN Network of 
the projector
Network buttonLAN Network 
setting area 
						

							36Using Network Features
To use the wireless LAN network, a USB 
wireless LAN module IFU-WLM3 (not 
supplied) is necessary.
1Click the [WLAN Setting] to open the 
WLAN Setting page.
2Enable or disable the radio wave 
output of USB wireless LAN module.
Wireless ON: Enables radio wave 
output of USB wireless LAN module.
Wireless OFF: Disables radio wave 
output of USB wireless LAN module.
WLAN Network: Set the modes for 
USB wireless LAN module.
3(a) Input the settings for Access Pt. 
Mode.
When the USB wireless LAN module is 
activated as an access point, set the items 
for the access point.Probe Response ON: Responds to the 
probe request from the client.
Probe Response OFF: Does not 
respond to the probe request from the 
client.
Network Name (SSID): Displays the 
SSID of the access point if “WLAN 
Network” is set to “Access Pt. (Auto).”
Input the SSID of the access point if 
“Access Pt. (Manual)” is selected.
Channel Setting: Displays the channel 
of the access point if “WLAN 
Network” is set to “Access Pt. (Auto).” 
Select the channel of the access point 
if “Access Pt. (Manual)” is selected.
Encryption Type: Displays the security 
method of the access point if “WLAN 
Network” is set to “Access Pt. (Auto).” 
Select the security method of the 
access point from the following list if 
“Access Pt. (Manual)” is selected.
Key: Input the password for security 
method of the access point according 
to the selected encryption type as 
below;
ItemsDescriptions
Access Pt. 
(Auto)Activates USB wireless 
LAN module as an access 
point, and items for 
WLAN are automatically 
set.
Access Pt. 
(Manual)Activates USB wireless 
LAN module as an access 
point. Set the items for 
WLAN manually.
Client Activates USB wireless 
LAN module as a client.
3-(a)2WLAN Setting button
Encyption 
Ty p eDescriptions
Open Sets the security method 
of the access point to open 
system authentication.
WEP 64bit Sets the security method 
of the access point to 
WEP (64bit).
WEP 128bit Sets the security method 
of the access point to 
WEP (128bit).
MIX (WPA-
PSK/WPA2-
PSK (TKIP/
AES))Sets the security method 
of the access point to 
MIX. (corresponding to 
both WPA-PSK (TKIP/
AES) and WPA2-PSK 
(AES) security methods).
WPA2-
PSK(AES)Sets the security method 
of the access point to 
WPA2-PSK (AES).
Encyption 
Typ ePassword
Open The password cannot be 
input.
WEP 64bit Input 5 ASCII characters 
for a password. 
						

							
37Using Network Features
Network
(b) Input the settings for Client 
Mode.
When the USB wireless LAN module is 
activated as a client, set the items for the 
client (set the items for the access point 
the projector tries to connect to).
Connection Status: Displays the 
connecting status between the access 
point and projector.
ESSID:  Input the ESSID of access point 
the projector tries to connect to.
Encryption Type:  Select the security 
method of access point the projector 
tries to connect to from the following 
list. Key:
 Input the password for security 
method of the access point according 
to the selected encryption type as 
below;
Obtain an IP address automatically:  Automatically provides the network 
settings by a DHCP server function, 
such as the router. The IP Address, 
Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, 
Primary DNS, and Secondary DNS 
display the values provided by a 
DHCP server.
Specify an IP address:  Set the network 
manually.
-IP Address:  Input the IP address of the 
projector.
-Subnet Mask:  Input the subnet mask of 
the projector.
WEP  128bit Input 13 ASCII characters  for a password.
MIX (WPA-
PSK/WPA2-
PSK (TKIP/
AES)) or 
WPA2-PSK 
(AES) Input 8-63 ASCII 
characters for a password.
Encyption 
Typ eDescriptions
Open Sets the security method  of the access point to open 
system authentication.
Encyption Typ ePassword
3-(b)
WEP 64bit Sets the security method  of the access point to 
WEP (64bit).
WEP 128bit Sets the security method  of the access point to 
WEP (128bit).
MIX (WPA-
PSK/WPA2-
PSK (TKIP/
AES)) Sets the security method 
of the access point to 
MIX. (corresponding to 
both WPA-PSK (TKIP/
AES) and WPA2-PSK 
(AES) security methods).
WPA2-PSK 
(AES) Sets the security method 
of the access point to 
WPA2-PSK (AES).
Encyption 
Ty p ePassword
Open The password cannot be  input.
WEP 64bit Input 5 ASCII characters  for a password.
WEP 128bit Input 13 ASCII characters  for a password.
MIX (WPA-
PSK/WPA2-
PSK (TKIP/
AES)) or
WPA2-PSK 
(AES) Input 8-63 ASCII 
characters for a password.
Encyption 
Ty p eDescriptions 
						

							38Using Network Features
-Default Gateway: Input the default 
gateway of the projector.
-Primary DNS: Input the primary DNS 
server of the projector.
-Secondary DNS: Input the secondary 
DNS server of the projector.
MAC Address: Displays the MAC 
address for USB wireless LAN 
module.
 Change the label names for the input 
connectors that will be displayed on the 
projected screen on the Set up page. The 
entered label names will not be applied 
unless you click on [Apply].
1Click on [Advanced Menu] to open 
the Setup page.
2Click on the [Input Label] and open 
the Input label setting window.
Clear the check box for the label that 
you want to change and input the label 
name. You can input up to 20 of the 
following letters.
Alphabets: a to z, A to Z
Numbers: 0 to 9
Characters: ., , , :, ;, !, ?, , 
, #, $, %, &, @, (, ), 
, [, ], {, }, |, =, *, 
+, -, /, _, \, ^, `, ~, space
3Click the [Apply] button to apply 
the set label names.
The label name will be reflected on the 
screen when the input of the projector is 
changed.
Change the settings for the control protocol 
on the Setup page. Entered values will not be 
applied unless you click on [Apply].
Setting the Custom Labels for 
the Input Connectors of the 
Projector
Advanced Menu button
Setting the Control Protocol 
of the Projector
Input Label button
Label name for the 
input connectorUse the 
factory 
default 
setting
Input Connector Label Display Screen 
						

							39Using Network Features
Network
1Click on [Advanced Menu] to display 
the buttons for more settings.
2(a)Set Advertisement.
Start Advertisement Service: 
Set Advertisement to enabled or 
disabled. Items for Advertisement are 
enabled only when this function is 
enabled. The function is disabled at the 
factory default.
-Community: 
Input the community name for 
Advertisement and PJ Talk. If the 
community name for Advertisement is 
changed, the one for PJ Talk will also be 
changed. Only four alphanumeric 
characters can be input. The factory 
default setting is “SONY.” It is recommended that the community name 
be changed from the factory setting to 
avoid unnecessary access to the 
projector from other computers.
-Port No.:
Input the transmit port of 
Advertisement. The factory default 
setting is “53862.”
-Interval:
Input the transmission interval (minutes) 
of Advertisement. The factory default 
setting is “30.”
-Broadcast Address:
Input the destination of data via 
Advertisement. If nothing is input, the 
data will be broadcast in the same 
subnetwork.
(b)Set PJ Talk.
Start PJ Talk Service:
Set PJ Talk to enabled or disabled. Items 
for PJ Talk are enabled only when this 
function is enabled. The function is 
disabled at the factory default.
-Community:
Input the community name of 
Advertisement and PJ Talk. If the 
community name for PJ Talk is changed, 
the one for Advertisement will also be 
changed. Only four alphanumeric 
characters can be input. The factory 
default setting is “SONY.” It is 
recommended that the community name 
be changed from the factory setting to 
Advanced Menu button
Advertisement buttonAdvertisement Service 
setting area
PJ Talk buttonPJ Talk Service setting area 
						

							40Using Network Features
avoid unnecessary access to the 
projector from other computers.
-Port No.:
Input the server port of PJ Talk. The 
factory default setting is “53484.”
-Timeout:
Input the time (minutes) until PJ Talk 
communication is terminated in the case 
that it is disconnected. The factory 
default setting is “30.”
-Host Address:
Input the IP address that the PJ Talk 
server is allowed to receive. If no IP 
address is input, receiving commands 
will be allowed from any IP address. 
From the moment the IP address is input, 
access will be allowed only from that 
input IP address. For security reasons, it 
is recommended to input an IP address 
to restrict access. 
(c)Set PJ Link.
Start PJ Link Service:
Set PJ Link to enabled or disabled. Items 
for PJ Link are enabled only when this 
function is enabled. This function is 
disabled at the factory setting. 
-Requires Authentication:
Set the authentication for PJ Link to 
enabled or disabled.
-Password:
Input the authentication password for PJ 
Link. For the factory default password, 
refer to the PJ Link specifications.
(d)Set the system service.
Start DDDP Service:
Set DDDP to enabled or disabled. For 
details, refer to the DDDP specifications 
in the reference from AMX Corporation. 
The function is disabled at the factory 
default. 
Crestron Control:
For details, refer to the specifications in 
product catalogues, etc., from Crestron 
Corporation.
-IP Address:
Input the Crestron system server.
-IP ID:
Input the IP ID for the CIP protocol.
-Port No.:
Input the port number for the CIP 
protocol server.
PJ Link buttonPJ Link Service setting area
Service buttonSystem service setting area