Sony Projector Vpl Fx50 User Manual

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Precautions
Caution
Before you turn off the projector or reset it by
using the supplied Remote Commander, make sure
to exit any application software which is running.
Otherwise, system damage may occur and you may
not be able to restart the projector.
• Recommended system requirements for the projector
are as follows:
– Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 98 SE,
Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Me
• Make sure to use the specified/recommended LAN
PC card, wireless LAN PC card, PC memory card
and wireless LAN access point. Also use the
specified/recommended wireless LAN PC card to
install into the connected computers.
Using a device not specified/recommended may
cause incorrect operations.
For the specified/recommended devices, see the supplied
“Specified/recommended PC Card/Wireless LAN Access
Point.”
• To prevent data loss, make backup of data frequently.
In no event will Sony be liable for any loss of data.
• Please note that the software specifications are
subject to change without notice.
• Some of the illustrations in this manual may differ
from the actual application software.
About This  Manual
This manual explains networking operations of the
VPL-PX15, VPL-FX50 and VPL-FE110U/M LCD
Data Projector.
On-line Help files are also available. When you access
the Web server of the projector, a Help sentence will
appear on a computer when you rest the pointer over
each item.
In the Windows CE window of the projector you can
open the help file by clicking Help from the Start
menu. The Windows CE of the projector does not
support some functions. The Help file for Slide
Viewer, Worksheet Viewer or Image Viewer opens
when you click the 
 button on the tool bar of the
respective application window.
Refer to the Operating Instructions of this model for
operations other than networking.
Before Using 
						

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This section describes the tasks that are required for
using the networking function of the projector.
System Configuration
For details on connections, refer to the Operating
Instructions of the projector.
Connecting to LAN using the LAN cables
or LAN PC card
Connecting to wireless LAN using the
wireless LAN access point
        
Connecting to wireless LAN without using
the wireless LAN access point (Peer to
Peer mode)
Using the memory card
            
Preparations for Using the Networking Function
LAN cable
LAN cable
LAN
cable
LAN cableComputer
Computer
Computer to
Hub/router
LAN PC card (recommended)
(NE2000 compatible)
Rear of the VPL-FE110U/M
Wireless LAN PC card
(recommended)
(IEEE802.11b compliant)
Wireless LAN PC
card (recommended)
(IEEE802.11b
compliant) to Hub/routerComputer
Computer Wireless LAN PC card
(specified)
(IEEE802.11b compliant) Wireless LAN access
point (recommended)
(IEEE802.11b compliant)
Projector
Projector
PC memory
card (Type II) LAN
cableFront of the VPL-FX50
ETHER
connector
PC CARD slot PC CARD
slot
Left side of the VPL-PX15PC CARD slot
Wireless LAN PC
card (specified)
(IEEE802.11b
compliant)
Computer PC CARD slot
Wireless LAN PC
card (recommended)
(IEEE802.11b
compliant)Projector 
						

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Using the PC Card
The PC CARD slot of INPUT B (VPL-PX15) or
INPUT C (VPL-FX50 and VPL-FE110U/M) on the
projector accepts one PCMCIA Type II PC card. To
connect to a LAN, it is required to insert the specified/
recommended LAN PC card (VPL-FE110U/M only)
or wireless LAN PC card into this slot.
You can also insert the recommended PC memory card
into this slot. Storing the file created with Microsoft
PowerPoint or Excel, or the image file in a memory
card enables you to project a file or run a presentation
without connecting to a computer.
Notes
• Do not turn off the projector or restart Windows CE
of the projector while the PC card is writing or
reading.
• Make sure to use the specified/recommended LAN
PC card, wireless LAN PC card or PC memory card.
For the specified/recommended cards, see the
supplied “Specified/recommended PC Card/Wireless
LAN Access Point.”
• The driver software for the specified/recommended
PC cards is installed into the projector at the factory.
Installing any other driver software is not required
and cannot be done.
For inserting and removing the PC card, refer to the
Operating Instructions of the projector.
Setting for Networking Function
To activate the networking function of the projector,
do the following setup.
x For VPL-PX15
Set INPUT-B FUNC. in the INSTALL SETTING
menu to ON.
For detailed information, see the Operating Instructions of
the projector.
x For VPL-FX50
Set INPUT-C FUNC. in the INSTALL SETTING
menu to ON.
For detailed information, see the Operating Instructions of
the projector.
x For VPL-FE110U/M
Set the INPUT C/RS-232C/RS-422A select switch on
the rear panel to INPUT C.
Using the Remote Commander
or a Mouse and Keyboard
x For VPL-PX15 and VPL-FX50
When you operate the projector for setting up the
projector, running a slide show, etc., use the supplied
Remote Commander. Before operation, set the PJ/
NETWORK select switch on the Remote Commander
to NETWORK.
You cannot connect a mouse and keyboard to the
projector.
x For VPL-FE110U/M
When you operate the projector for setting up the
projector, running a presentation, etc., use of the RM-
PJM610 remote commander (not supplied) or
commercially available PS/2 mouse and keyboard is
required.
Note
Connect the mouse and keyboard to the projector
before connecting the power cord of the projector to
the AC outlet.
For connections of the mouse and keyboard, refer to the
Operating Instructions of the projector.
For operation of the RM-PJM610 remote commander (not
supplied), refer to the Operating Instructions of the remote
commander.
Preparation 
						

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Setting Up the Projector
Setting Up from the Projector
Setting the password
You can set a password for protection against access
from remote network users.
1From the Start menu, click Control Panel in the
Network Projector window.
2Double-click the Password icon.
The Password Properties dialog box appears.
Password Properties
Administrator
Name:_ rootPassword:_I
Confirm password:_
User
Name:_Password:_
Confirm password:_
3  Specify the Password for Administrator, then enter
the same password again in the Confirm password
text box for Administrator.
The Name of Administrator is preset as “root” at
the factory. It cannot be changed.
4  Specify the Name and Password for User, then
enter the same password in the Confirm password
text box for User.
When you are required to enter the password for
Administrator or User while you are operating the
projector from a computer, enter the Name and
Password which you set in steps 3 and 4. Basic setups such as IP address and wireless LAN
settings are necessary for networking operations of the
projector. You can set them up either from the
projector or a computer connected to the same LAN.
Before setting up
x For VPL-PX15 and VPL-FX50
• Turn on the projector with the #/ 1 key on the
supplied Remote Commander or control panel of the
projector.
• Confirm that INPUT-B FUNC. (VPL-PX15) or
INPUT-C FUNC. (VPL-FX50) in the INSTALL
SETTING menu is set to ON.
• Press the INPUT key on the supplied Remote
Commander or control panel of the projector to select
INPUT B (VPL-PX15) or INPUT C (VPL-FX50).
The Network Projector window opens.
• Set the PJ/NETWORK select switch on the Remote
Commander to NETWORK.
• When you set up from the projector, display the
screen keyboard on the projector and operate with the
supplied Remote Commander.
For information on the screen keyboard, see page 29 (GB).
• Turn on the computer from which you set up the
projector.
x For VPL-FE110U/M
• Confirm that the INPUT C/RS-232C/RS-422A select
switch is set to INPUT C.
• Turn on the projector with the ON key on the RM-
PJM610 remote commander, supplied Remote
Commander or control panel of the projector.
• Press the INPUT key on the RM-PJM610 or the
INPUT SELECT key on the supplied Remote
Commander or control panel of the projector to select
INPUT C. The Network Projector window opens.
• When you set up from the projector, display the
screen keyboard on the projector and operate with the
connected mouse and keyboard, or the RM-PJM610
remote commander.
For information on the screen keyboard, see page 29 (GB).
• Turn on the computer from which you set up the
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Setting up the network configuration
Setting up the network configuration, such as IP
address setting, is necessary for building a LAN
connection. The IP address of the projector will be
displayed on the task bar of the Network Projector
window of the projector.
If the connection environment is changed, you need to
set up the network configuration again.
For details, contact your network administrator.
1From the Start menu, click Control Panel in the
Network Projector window.
2Double-click the Network icon.
The Network Configuration dialog box appears.
Network Configuration
Adapters
Properties Lists the network drivers
installed on your device.
To change driver settings,
select the driver and then the
Properties button.Identification
NE2000 Compatible Ethernet Driver
Wireless Ethernet Driver
On-board LAN
_ On-board LAN  
*
*The On-board LAN tab is displayed for the VPL-PX15 and
VPL-FX50.
3Select the driver name according to the network
connection type.
You can select one of the following driver names.
NE2000 Compatible Ethernet Driver: When
using the recommended NE2000 compatible PC
LAN card.
Wireless Ethernet Driver: When using the
specified wireless LAN PC card.
On-board LAN: When using the ETHER
connector to connect to LAN (displayed for the
VPL-PX15 and VPL-FX50)
The selected driver’s setting dialog box appears.
4Confirm that the “Specify an IP address” radio
button is selected, and set the necessary items.
The IP Address is initially set to “192.168.0.1,”
and the Subnet Mask is set to “255.255.0.0” at the
factory.
Wireless Ethernet Driver settings
IP Address
192.168. 0 . 1
255.255. 0 . 0
. .  .  An IP address can be
automatically assigned to this
computer. If your network
does not automatically assign
IP addresses, ask your network
administrator for an address,
and then type it in the space
provided.Name Servers
Obtain an IP address via DHCP
Specify an IP address
IP Address:
Subnet Mask:
Default Gateway:
_
_
_ _ _
5Click the Name Servers tab to display the Name
Servers dialog box, then set the necessary items.
Wireless Ethernet Driver settings
IP Address
. .  . 
. .  . 
. .  . 
. .  .  Name server addresses may be
automatically assigned if DHCP
is enabled on this adapter.
You can specify additional
WINS or DNS resolvers in the
space provided.Name Servers
Primary DNS:
Secondary DNS:
Primary WINS:
Secondary WINS:_
_
_
_
6Click the OK button.
The Network Configuration dialog box reappears.
7According to your requirements, click the
Identification tab and set the necessary items.
Network Configuration
Adapters
User Name:_
_
_ Password:
Domain:netpj
********
projector The system uses these
credentials to access remote
network resources. If these
credentials fail you will be
prompted for a new set of
credentials to access the
network resource.Identification On-board LAN
8Click the OK button.
When you use a wireless LAN PC card with the
VPL-PX15 or the VPL-FX50
If you select Wireless Ethernet Driver in step 3, follow
the steps below after performing step 6.
1Click the On-board LAN tab.
2Remove the check from the “Enable On-board
LAN” checkbox.
3Click the OK button.
The window in step 2 reappears.
Note
Once the On-board LAN was deactivated, it is not
shown in the driver names of the Network
Configuration dialog box. If you want to select On-
board LAN, check the Enable On-board LAN
checkbox, then repeat from step 2 in “Setting up the
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Setting up a wireless LAN environment
When you are using a wireless LAN PC card, it is also
necessary to set up the projector following the steps
below.
Using a wireless LAN access point
Set up the access point you are connecting to as
follows.
1From the Start menu, click Control Panel in the
Network Projector window.
2Double-click the Wireless LAN icon.
The Wireless LAN settings dialog box appears.
3Click the Edit button.
The Access Point settings dialog box appears.
4Enter a Nickname.
The Nickname identifies the access point. Enter up
to 32 characters for the Nickname using
alphanumeric characters and symbols (ASCII
characters). If multiple access points exist, make
sure to assign a different name to each one.
5Enter the Access Point ID.
Type the ID specified for the access point you are
connecting to.
6Enter the Encryption Key.
Type the encryption key, if it is set and is active on
the access point.
7Click the OK button.
The Wireless LAN settings dialog box reappears.
8Click the radio button of the Nickname you want
to use, and click the OK button.
Connection is made to the selected access point.
To connect to an access point which is
already configured
If multiple access points exist, you can assign up to
four Nicknames for them. If you want to connect to an
access point which is already configured, select a radio
button next to the relevant Nickname then click the
OK button in the Wireless LAN settings window.
Connection is made to the selected access point.
Note
When the manufacturer of the wireless LAN card
inserted into the projector and that of the wireless
LAN access point are not the same, how to enter the
encryption key may differ. If the encryption key
appears in hexadecimal values, enter the hexadecimal
values for Encryption Key.
When no communication is taking place
between the access point and the projector
If the channel for the access point is set to 12–14, set it
to any channel between 1 and 11.
Notes
•Contact qualified Sony personnel if any trouble
occurs when you are using the specified/
recommended Sony wireless LAN PC card.
• If the manufacturer of the wireless LAN card and
that of the wireless LAN access point are not the
same, communication by enabled encryption does not
take place correctly.
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Peer to Peer (Ad-hoc) mode
To connect to a wireless LAN between the projector
and computers without using the wireless LAN access
point, follow the steps below on the projector only.
1Follow steps 1 to 4 in “Using the wireless LAN
access point.” In the Access Point settings dialog
box, set the Nickname of this mode.
2Click the checkbox next to Peer to Peer.
3Enter an optional Access Point ID.
You can type up to 32 alphanumeric characters for
the ID.
4Enter the Encryption Key if you want to make it
active.
5Click the OK button.
The Wireless LAN settings dialog box reappears.
6Click the radio button of the Nickname you
entered in step 1.
The Peer to Peer mode takes effect.
For the computers connected it is required to enter the
same Access Point ID and Encryption Key as those
entered in the procedure above and an optional
Nickname. For details, refer to the Operating
Instructions of the wireless LAN PC card inserted into
the computers.
Notes
•Use wireless LAN PC cards of the same
manufacturer both for the projector and the computer.
•If Peer to Peer (Ad-hoc) is configured on one of the
connected computers, perform step 1, then steps 3 to
6 above to enter the same Access Point ID and
Encryption Key as those of the computer and an
optional Nickname on the projector.
•Select Peer to Peer (Ad-hoc) only for one of the
projector and computers on the same LAN.
•When you use Peer to Peer (Ad-hoc) mode, you need
to set a dedicated IP address and Subnet Mask for this
mode on the projector and the computer.
Checking connection with the access point
You can check if the projector is correctly connected
to the access point.
1Double-click the  (reception level indicator) icon
on the task bar of the Network Projector window.
The window that indicates the connection status
between the projector and the access point appears.
2Check the following.
•Status: Shows OK if the projector has a correct
recognition of the wireless LAN PC card.
•Access Point ID
•Connection: Connection status with the access
point
•Access Point: Information about the connected
access point
•Channel: Assigned channel
• Encryption Key: Encryption enabled or disabled
on the connected access point
• Signal Strength: Signal level for communication
between the projector and the access point
When Access Point ID shows “searching”
Verify if the Nickname, Access Point ID and
Encryption Key are correct. Selecting Edit wireless
Profiles... from the Tools menu opens the Wireless
LAN settings window. If any of the items is not
correct, correct it following steps 3 through 8 on page
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Setting Up the Projector
Setting the date and clock
The clock is displayed on the task bar of the Network
Projector window. To set the date and time, follow the
steps below.
1From the Start menu of the Network Projector
window, click Control Panel.
2Double-click the Date/Time icon.
3Set the date and time.
Assigning an application software to the
FUNCTION key on the Remote
Commander (for VPL-PX15 and VPL-FX50)
If you assigned an application to the FUNCTION 1 or
2 key on the supplied Remote Commander, a touch of
the key enables you to start that application. The
screen keyboard is assigned to the FUNCTION 3 key
at the factory, and you cannot reassign or cancel that
assignment.
For detailed information about the screen keyboard, see
page 29 (GB).
1From the Start menu of the Network Projector
window, click Control Panel.
2Double-click the Launch Keys icon.
The Launch Keys Settings dialog box appears.
3Click Browse for the key (1 or 2) to which you
want to assign an application software, then click
the application you want from the application list.
4Repeat step 3 if you want to assign an application
to the other key.
5Click the OK button.
Setting Up from a Computer
Notes
•Connect a single computer you are using for setups to
the projector if the IP address of the projector is not
changed from the factory-preset one.
•If the browser of your computer is set to “Access the
Internet using a proxy server,” enter the IP address of
the projector in the box “Access the Internet without
using a proxy server” when you have access to the
projector from your computer.
•The computer may not accept the password for the
projector, depending on the version of the browser. In
this case, restart the browser.
Opening the setup window
1Start the computer’s browser software (Internet
Explorer 4.0 or later versions, or Netscape
Navigator 4.5x or 4.7x version).
2Type “http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (for the IP address of
the projector)/setup”.
If the IP address is not changed from the factory-
preset one, type “http://192.168.0.1/setup” (when
using a LAN PC card) or “http://192.168.0.2/
setup” (when using the ETHER connector).
If the number of the IP address starts from 0 (zero),
enter the number without 0.
Example: 192.168.000.001 c 192.168.0.1
The Password dialog box appears.
3Enter the Name and Password for Administrator.
If the Password setting is not changed from the
factory-preset one, enter “root” in the Name text
box.
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Setting the password
1Click the Password icon in the Setup window.
The password setting dialog box appears.
Setup procedure is the same as that operated by the
projector.
For details, see “Setting the password” on page 8 (GB).
2Click the APPLY button.
Setting up the network configuration
1Click the Network icon in the Setup window.
The Network configuration window appears.
In this window you can set the items described in
steps 4 to 7 in “Setting up the network
configuration” on page 9 (GB).
For details, see “Setting up the network configuration”
on page 9 (GB).
2Click the APPLY button.
The window for restart appears.
3Click the RESTART button.
If the projector is turned on and the Network
Projector window is open, the projector’s screen is
turned off for about 10 seconds, then the projector
restarts.
The network setting does not take effect until you
restart the projector.
Setting up the wireless LAN environment
1Click the Wireless LAN icon in the Setup window.
The dialog box for setting the Nickname, Access
Point ID, Encryption Key and Peer to Peer appears.
Setup procedure is the same as that operated by the
projector.
For details, see “Setting up a wireless LAN
environment–Using a wireless LAN access point/Peer to
Peer (Ad-hoc) mode” on pages 10 (GB) and 11 (GB).
2Click the APPLY button. 
						

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Operations from a Computer
Projecting an Excel file onto the projector
You can display an Excel file on the projector by
operating from a computer.
Basic Operation Flowcharts
This section describes the operation flowchart for
using the projector via a network or for using the built-
in network function of the projector. There are two
types of flowcharts; for operations from a computer
and for those from the projector. For details, see the
pages in parenthesis.
Required conditions
• The projector and computer are connected to the
same LAN.
• The projector and computer are turned on.
• The INPUT-B FUNC. (VPL-PX15) or INPUT-C
FUNC. (VPL-FX50) is set to ON in the INSTALL
SETTING menu.
• The INPUT C/RS-232C/RS-422A select switch is set
to INPUT C. (VPL-FE110U/M)
• The input of the projector is set to INPUT B (VPL-
PX15) or INPUT C (VPL-FX50 and VPL-FE110U/M).
Operations from a Computer
Running a presentation using a file
created with PowerPoint
You can control a presentation using a file created with
PowerPoint from a computer.
Starting a Web browser of a computer to access the
projector                                                           (page 19)
Start the Internet Explorer 4.0 or later versions, or
Netscape Navigator 4.5x or 4.7x version, and then enter
the projector’s IP address.
Selecting PRESENTATION VIEWER (page 20)
Select the PRESENTATION VIEWER icon in the
Application Select window.
Finding a file you want to use for your presentation
(page 20)
Select where the file is stored, the computer or projector,
then select the PowerPoint file you want. The Slide
Viewer starts.
Setting up a slide show      (page 21)
Set which slides to use and how to
advance a slide in a slide show.
Running a slide show
Starting a Web browser of a computer to access the
projector           (page 19)
Start the Internet Explorer 4.0 or later versions, or
Netscape Navigator 4.5x or 4.7x version, and then enter
the projector’s IP address.
Selecting PRESENTATION VIEWER              (page 23)
Select the PRESENTATION VIEWER icon in the
Application Select window.
Finding a file you want to project on the projector
(page 23)
Select where the file is stored, the computer or projector,
then select the Excel file you want. The Worksheet
Viewer starts.
Projecting an Excel file