Sony Projector VPL-EW348 User Manual

							51Using Presentation Function via Network
Presentation Function via Network
Example 2)
If the settings of the projector that you want 
the computer to connect to are set as below 
and you want to display an image when the 
computer starts connecting to it
Network: AP Mode
SSID: VPL012ABC
Wireless password: sony1
Connection CODE: Off
For Windows
For Mac
Projector Station for Network Presentation 
also has a portable version that can be used 
with external media, such as a USB mass 
storage device. Although some functions are 
limited, you can put and carry the Projector 
Station for Network Presentation in the 
external media, and use it on other 
computers.
1Open the supplied CD-ROM.
For Windows
Double-click the 
“PJS_NetworkPresentationP_XXX.exe” 
file. If the User Account Control window 
is displayed, click “Allow” or “Yes.”
For MacDouble-click the 
“PJS_NetworkPresentationP_XXX.pkg” 
file.
2Follow the instructions in the wizards to 
install the application software.
3Start the Projector Station for Network 
Presentation.
For Windows
Double-click the shortcut icon of 
Projector Station for Network 
Presentation that is created in the folder 
in which the application is installed.
For Mac
Double click “Projector Station for 
Network Presentation” in the folder in 
which the application is installed.
 You can use this application only on the OS 
that supports this application.
 Make sure Projector Station for Network 
Presentation is not operating before 
installing the application.
 Make sure the external media that the 
application will be installed to has access 
rights and all files in the external media are 
closed. C:\Program Files (x86)\Sony\Projector 
Station for Network Presentation\Network 
Presentation.exe -wifi VPL012ABC:
sony1:off:1
-wifi VPL012ABC:sony1:off:1
Use Projector Station for 
Network Presentation without 
installing it to the computer.
Notes 
						

							52Using Presentation Function via Network
Error code list of Projector Station for Projector Station for 
Network Presentation
Error codeMeaning/MeasurePage
NPR-E1701 Failed while opening the WLAN device of the computer.
Check that the WLAN function of the computer operates 
normally.39
NPR-E1702 Failed while scanning the access point.
Check that the WLAN function of the computer operates 
normally.39
NPR-E1703 Failed while getting information of the access point. Check the 
WLAN function of the computer, and if multiple WLAN 
networks exist.14,39
NPR-E1704 Cannot find the access point.
Check if devices are connected correctly, the input SSID is 
correct and the projector is turned on.16,50
NPR-E1705 Tried but failed while connecting using WEP64 bit or WEP128 
bit. Check that the security setting of the WLAN function of 
the projector is correct.50
NPR-E1706 Tried but failed while connecting using MIX (WPAPSK/
WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES)), WPA2-PSK (AES). Check that the 
security setting of the WLAN function of the projector is 
correct.50
NPR-E1707 A security setting other than WEP 64bit, WEP 128bit, MIX 
(WPAPSK/WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES)), WPA2-PSK (AES) is 
applied. Check that the input SSID and the security setting of 
the WLAN function of the projector are correct.14,50
NPR-E1708 Failed to acquire the network profile. Check if the WLAN 
function of the computer operates normally.–
NPR-E1709 Succeeded in authenticating the access point, but failed while 
associating. Check if multiple WLAN networks exist, or if the 
status of the projector changed while the computer tried to 
connect to the projector.–
NPR-E1802 Failed while getting the IP address after connecting to the 
access point. Check the input SSID, security password and the 
setting of the security software of the computer.–
NPR-E1803 Succeed in connecting to the access point, but failed while 
getting the information. Check the setting of the security 
software of the computer.–
NPR-E1804 Connected to a different SSID (access point) from the one you 
assigned.
Start from the connection setting again.48
NPR-E2101 Cannot receive a response from the projector.The response 
may be blocked or the network may have been disconnected 
from the projector while communicating. Check the setting of 
the security software of the computer, the power status and the 
network composition of the projector.– 
						

							53Using Presentation Function via Network
Presentation Function via Network
You can project JPEG images, PDF files, etc. 
stored in a tablet PC/smartphone 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 (page 10).
 Connected to a wireless network via USB 
wireless LAN module IFU-WLM3 (not 
supplied) that is connected to the 
projector (page 11).
*2: Depending on your Internet connection, a 
data communication fee may apply.
Displaying Images or Files 
Sent from a Tablet PC/
Smartphone 
						

							54Playing Video and Audio using USB Connection
BPlaying Video and Audio using USB Connection
Playing Video and Audio using USB 
Connection
You can also play video and audio simply by connecting the projector and computer with a 
USB A-B cable (not supplied).
Playing video and audio using USB connection requires to start USB Display. 
System requirements for using the application are as follows.
OS
Windows XP: Home/Professional (recommended)
Windows Vista: Home Premium/Business/Ultimate/Enterprise
Windows 7: Home Premium/Professional (Recommended)/Ultimate/Enterprise
Windows 8/8.1
Mac OS X: 10.6.x/10.7.x/10.8.x/10.9.x/10.10.x
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 16). 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.
 Images may not be projected properly depending on the operating environment or the application.
 If your OS is Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8, turning off the Windows Aero is 
recommended.
After starting USB Display, the controller 
appears on the screen, and projection 
playback starts automatically.For Windows:
Starting USB Display
Notes
Playing Video and AudioUsing the Controller
USB Display 
						

							55Playing Video and Audio using USB Connection
Playing Video and Audio using USB Connection
For Mac:
ItemsFunctions
Start projecting audio/
video.
Pause projecting audio/
video.
Stop projecting audio/
video (the screen turns 
black).
Display information about 
USB Display. 
						

							56Using 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 terminal 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 15).
2Select “Type A USB” as the input source (page 16).
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 
						

							57Using USB Media Viewer
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 58)
Switch to the slideshow mode, and start the slideshow from the selected 
image. (page 58)
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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							58Using USB Media Viewer
In display mode, you can view a selected image in full screen view.
Press the ENTER key on the remote commander. The option menu appears in the lower part of 
the screen.
In slideshow mode, you can view images as a slideshow.
Press ENTER key on the remote commander. The slideshow pauses and the option menu 
appears in the lower part of the screen.
Display Mode
Option menu
Option Menu
Items Item descriptions
Hide the option menu.
Return to the thumbnail mode (page 57).
Rotate the image 90 degrees counter-clockwise. 
Rotate the image 90 degrees clockwise. 
Switch to the slideshow mode, and start the slideshow from the selected 
image. (page 58)
Display the previous image. 
Display the next image. 
Slideshow Mode
Option menu 
						

							59Using USB Media Viewer
USB Media Viewer
Option Menu
Items Item descriptions
Hide the option menu.
Return to the thumbnail mode (page 57).
Display the previous image. 
Display the next image. 
Press the V/v key to change the slideshow time interval. 
Slideshow time interval
After 3 seconds, display the next image.
After 5 seconds, display the next image.
After 10 seconds, display the next image.
Press the V/v key to change the slideshow effect. 
Slideshow effect
The next image appears with tile transition effect.
The next image appears from the left side of the screen.
The next image appears from the right side of the screen.
The next image appears from the top of the screen.
The next image appears from the bottom of the screen.
Press the V/v key to change the slideshow repeat setting. 
Repeat Setting
After displaying the last image, the slideshow starts from the first image 
again.
After displaying the last image, the slideshow ends and returns to the 
thumbnail mode.
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On
On
Off 
						

							60Indicators
BOthers
Indicators
You can check the projector status or abnormality by checking the lighting/flashing status of 
the ON/STANDBY indicator and WARNING indicator on the front. If the indicators flash in 
red, address the problem in accordance with “Warning indicators and remedies” (page 61). 
Operating status indication 
Indicator statusOperating statusMeaning
Standby The power is supplied to the projector and the 
projector is in a standby mode according to the 
setting.
Warm-up/Cool-
downThe projector is warming up after it is turned on, or 
cooling down after turned off.
Power on The projector is ready for projection.
Other standby 
statusThe projector is in With No Input (Lamp Cutoff).
ON/STANDBY 
indicatorWARNING 
indicator
(Off) (Lights in red)
(Off) (Flashes in green)
(Off) (Lights in green)
(Off) (Lights in orange)