Sony Vpl Cx150 Projector User Manual

							21Setting/Operating via Web
Time Zone
Select the region in which you are using the 
projector.
Date/Time
Set the date and time (MM, DD, YY, 
HH:MM).
Time Server
Enter the address of the time server when the 
time is set by a timer server.
Setting passwords for 
“Administrator” and “User”
You can set passwords for each 
“Administrator” and “User.”
The name of the “Administrator” account is 
preset to “root” at the factory. It cannot be 
changed.
 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.
Settings for the Mail Report 
function
You can do the following with the Mail 
Report function. 
 Periodically report the installation status 
of the projector, owner information, etc. You can specify the transmission days and 
times of e-mail messages (Regular report).
 Immediately report if any error occurs 
with the projector (Error Report).
 Send warning e-mail messages when a 
preset time for use of the projector lamp 
has been reached (Lamp Reminder).
 Send warning e-mail messages when a 
preset time for maintenance of the 
projector has been reached (Maintenance 
Reminder).
xReport Timing field
Regular Report
A report on the present status of the 
projector, installation status, etc. of the 
projector is periodically sent by e-mail.
Set the timing for sending the e-mail 
messages as follows:
AT: Specify the time when e-mail is to be 
sent. Select the hour from the drop-down 
list.
Every Week on Days: Select this check box 
to send e-mail on the selected days every 
week.
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Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun: Specify 
the days of the week when e-mail is to be 
sent. You can check two or more days.
Every Month on Day: Select this check box 
and select the day from the drop-down 
list to send e-mail on a pre-defined day 
every month. The Regular Report 
contains the product information, owner 
information, usage information (time) 
for the projector, lamp mode, memos, 
etc.
Maintenance Report
Lamp Reminder: Select this check box and 
enter the limit for the number of hours 
the projector lamp is to be used in the 
text box. This information will be used 
to send e-mail informing you that 
replacement is required for the projector 
lamp when the preset time has been 
reached. You can specify a time between 
1 and 9999 hours.
Maintenance Reminder: Select this check 
box and enter the hours of use before 
maintenance is required for the projector 
in the text box. You can specify a time 
between 1 and 99999 hours.
The elapsed time is displayed in the 
Elapsed Hours text box. Selecting the 
RESET and clicking “Apply” will reset 
the elapsed time to zero.
xAddress field
E-mail Address
Enter the e-mail addresses to which you 
want the e-mail messages to be sent in each 
text box. The projector allows you to send e-
mail to 4 different addresses. You can enter 
up to 64 characters for each address.
Report Timing
Regular: Select this check box to arrange 
the sending of the Regular Report.
Maintenance: Select this check box to 
arrange the sending of an e-mail 
message that informs you of the number 
of hours the projector lamp has been 
used and the time when maintenance is 
required for the projector.Error: Select this check box to arrange the 
sending of an error report if any problem 
occurs with the projector.
 Even if days are specified in the Report 
Timing field, you still must select the 
Regular check box to receive the Regular 
Report. If the day preset in “Every Month on 
Day” does not exist in the month, you will 
receive the e-mail message on the last day of 
the month.
 You cannot specify the day of the week or 
day of the month if “Every Week on Days” or 
“Every Month on Day” is not selected.
xMail Form field
Select the e-mail message type from 
“Standard” or “Simple.”
xMail Account field
Mail Address
Type the appropriate e-mail address. 
You can enter up to 64 characters.
Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP)
Type the address of the SMTP server. 
You can enter up to 64 characters.
Requires Authentication
Select this check box when the 
authentication is required for sending an 
e-mail.
Requires the use of POP Authentication 
before send e-mail (POP before 
SMTP): Select this check box to arrange 
for POP authentication to be performed 
before connecting to the SMTP server. 
Incoming Mail Server (POP3): Ty p e  t h e  
address of the POP3 server.
Account Name: Type the mail account.
Password: Type the mail password.
SMTP Authentication: Select this check 
box to arrange for SMTP Authentication 
to be performed before connecting the 
SMTP server.
Account Name: Type the mail account.
Password: Type the mail password.
Send test mail: Select the Send check box, 
then click “Apply” to send an e-mail 
message as a test to confirm whether it is 
sent to the specified addresses.
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							23Setting/Operating via Web
 If the following items have not been set or are 
incorrectly set, an error message appears and 
the test e-mail message is disabled:
- Address in the Address field.
- “Mail Address” and “Outgoing Mail Server 
(SMTP)” in the Mail Account  field.
For details on the mail settings, consult your 
network administrator.
 The mail report function is not available 
because the network which Outbound Port25 
Blocking is used cannot be connected to the 
SMTP server.
xCheck the contents of the mail 
message
The contents of the e-mail message to be 
sent appear.
Advanced setting
Click “Advanced Menu” to display the 
Advertisement button, PJ Talk button, 
SNMP button, PJ Link button and Service 
button. These settings are mainly for 
administrative use. For details, consult with 
qualified Sony personnel.
You cannot use the following characters to 
enter the characters in the text box: “  ”, “ “ ”, 
“ \ ”, “ & ”, “ < ”, “ > ”
Notes
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Others
Troubleshooting
Symptom Cause and Remedy
The projector cannot be 
detected.
The projector cannot be 
connected.
The projector is disconnected 
in midway. If the Firewall is installed in the computer, communications 
with the Projector Station for Air Shot Version 2 may be 
blocked, which may cause an irregularity; the projector 
cannot be detected or connected, or the projector is 
disconnected in midway.
cSet the Firewall so that the following port numbers 
Projector Station for Air Shot Version 2 uses will not be 
blocked. For how to set the Firewall, see the manual of the 
Firewall software you use.
Port numbers that Projector Station for Air Shot Version 2 
uses:
- 51217 (TCP/UDP)
- 53125 (TCP/UDP).
If you release the block carelessly, the computer becomes unguarded 
and may be suffered by a dangerous virus attack. Consult with the 
network administrator and pay special attention to firewall setting. 
Allow the communication for only the necessary ports. 
 The network segment (subnet) of the computer and the 
projector are different.
cSet the PC Registration List (page 10) on the projector and 
[Projector Setting] window (page 18) on the computer.
 The check box of [Use USB Wireless LAN Module as 
Simple Mode] on [Option Setting],  [Basic Setting] tab is 
checked.
cThis function is not used for this model.  Remove the check.
 [Standby Mode] in the Function menu of the projector is not 
set to [Standard].
c Set to [Standard].
The computer is not displayed 
in the PC list. (Projector) Projector Station for Air Shot Version 2 is not installed in the 
computer nor started.
cInstall it.
cStart Projector Station for Air Shot Version 2.
 The network cable is not connected to the projector.
cConnect the network cable to the NETWORK connector of 
the projector.
 The network segment (subnet) of the computer and the 
projector are different.
cSet the PC Registration List (page 10) on the projector and 
[Projector Setting] window (page 18) on the computer.
 The network setting of the projector or computer is not set 
correctly.
cCheck that the network setting is the same as that of the 
connected equipment.
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The computer and projector are 
connected in the main window 
of Projector Station for Air 
Shot Version 2 but the image 
cannot be projected on the 
projector. The projector is set to a picture muting.
cPress the PIC MUTING key on the remote commander to 
release the muting.
 INPUT C is not selected on the projector.
cPress the AIR SHOT key on the remote commander or 
select INPUT C using the INPUT button.
The image displayed on the 
projector is different from that 
of the computer. The following application software or screen saver may not 
be transported correctly.
– Application software that uses DirectX
– Application software that plays back a movie
– Microsoft Office assistant
– Microsoft IME tool bar
– Tool tip displayed by mouse over
– Full screen of MS DOS prompt
 [Set PC desktop to Projector resolution] in the [Option 
Setting] - [Connection Setting] is unchecked and the image 
of the computer is displayed in a higher resolution than the 
XGA (VPL-CX125/CX155) /WXGA (VPL-CW125).
cAn image on the projector is deteriorated when the 
computer is set to a higher resolution than the XGA (VPL-
CX125/CX155) /WXGA (VPL-CW125).
The computer cannot access 
the Web page of the projector. The projector is not displayed in the main window of 
Projector Station for Air Shot Version 2.
cSee “The computer is not displayed in the PC list. 
(Projector)” on page 24.
 The browser of the computer is set to “Access the Internet 
using a proxy server”.
cSet to “Access the Internet without using a proxy server”.
 The version of the browser is old or a browser other than 
Internet Explorer is used.
cUse Internet Explorer version 5.0 or higher.
The mouse pointer displayed 
on the projector is different 
from that of the computer. [Track mouse shape] in the [Option Setting] - [Connection 
Setting]-[Advanced] is not checked.
cCheck [Track mouse shape].
The shape of the mouse on the projector is displayed in black and 
white.
When the computer is 
connected to the projector, the 
mouse moves more slowly. The computer is logged on with other than administrator 
privileges (Windows Vista/XP/2000 only).
cThe mouse moves slowly when the computer is logged on 
with other than administrator privileges.
 In the [Option Setting]-[Connection Setting] -[Advanced], 
[Capture image with video acceralator off] is not checked.
cCheck [Capture image with video acceralator off].
cEven when the computer and OS of the recommended 
system are used, the mouse may move slowly. Symptom Cause and Remedy
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PC: Message displayed on the computer
PJ: Message displayed on the projector
Messages on the Display
Message PC PJ Cause and Remedy
Now searching LAN 
Module.
a The connectable LAN module within the PC is being 
searched according to the priorities of the LAN modules 
specified in the [Option Setting] window.
cIf the message persists, check and set the LAN module 
to be used in [Basic Setting] of the [Option Setting] 
window. 
Waiting until the IP 
address is set.
a The Projector Station for Air Shot Version 2 is waiting 
for the IP address to be set for the LAN module.
cIf this message persists, check the wireless and network 
settings for the LAN module you use. If the 
Auto(DHCP) is selected, it may take few minutes to set 
the IP address.
No connectable Projector 
has been found.
a The Projector Station for Air Shot Version 2 
communications are blocked because of the Firewall.
cSee the “Troubleshooting” on page 24. 
 The network setting of the projector is not identical with 
those of the computer.
cCheck and re-set the network setting for both the 
projector and computer.
 The network segment (subnet) of the computer and the 
projector are different.
cSet the PC Registration List (page 10) on the projector 
and [Projector Setting] window (page 18) on the 
computer.
 Wireless transmission conditions are extremely poor 
when the wireless network is used for the computer.
cPlace the computer close to the access point, or remove 
the obstacles between the access point and computer.
 Network conditions are poor.
cContact your network administrator.
Network communication 
error.
a The computer is unable to perform proper network 
communications.
cRestart Windows and start Projector Station for Air 
Shot Version 2.
cCheck the setting of the USB wireless LAN module 
used in the Projector Station for Air Shot Version 2.
Projector communication 
password error.
a The password specified with the projector is not 
identical with those specified with the computer.
cSet the same password to the computer as the projector 
in the [Profile Setting] of the [Option Setting] dialog 
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The Projector is busy.a The projector you are trying to communicate is 
performing turning on/off operations. 
cAfter the projector operations are complete, 
communicate it and turn it off again.
 The [Setting] window of the projector is open.
cClose the [Setting] window and then communicate it 
and turn it off again.
Selected PC is busy.
a The computer you are trying to communicate is 
performing turning on/off operations. 
cAfter the computer operations are complete, 
communicate it and turn it off again.
 The [Option Setting] window is open.
cClose the [Option Setting] window and then 
communicate it and turn it off again.
Request for connection/
disconnection rejected.
a The [Option Setting] -[Connection Setting] - [When 
Connection/Disconnection request is received] is set to 
[Always No].
cSet it either to [Display Confirm Dialog] or [Always 
Ye s ] .
Projector connection 
established already.
a The computer cannot communicate with the projector as 
the other computer has already established 
communications with the projector.
cAfter the projector is disconnected from the computer, 
communicate with the projector again.
Selected PC exceeds 
maximum number of 
connection.
a You tried to connect more than 5 projectors to one 
computer.
cReduce the number of the connected projectors to 4 or 
less and then connect it again. (The maximum of 5 
projectors can be connected to one computer.)
Projector is stand-by.  The projector you are trying to communicate is in the 
standby mode. 
cTurn on the projector and then try communicating it.
No response from 
projector.
a The Projector Station for Air Shot Version 2 
communications are blocked because of the Firewall.
cChange the Firewall settings so that the Projector 
Station for Air Shot Version 2 communications are not 
blocked. 
 Network conditions are poor.
cContact your network administrator.
 The power cord of the projector is removed.
 The network cable is removed from the projector.
cCheck the projector status.
 While connecting to the projector, the network cable is 
removed from the projector or computer.
cRestart Windows and start the Projector Station for Air 
Shot Version 2, and then connect the USB wireless 
LAN module. Message PC PJ Cause and Remedy 
						

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Unable to switch 
resolution of PC desktop.a When the screen resolution of the computer is not 
identical with the projector LCD panel resolution, and 
when the computer is connected to the projector with 
[Set PC desktop to Projector resolution] of the [Option 
Setting]-[Connection Setting] checked, the resolution 
switching of the computer cannot be done successfully.
cIf the message appears every time the computer is 
connected to the projector, uncheck [Set PC desktop to 
Projector resolution].
LAN Module with same 
network address exists.
a The IP address on the same subnet mask which is used 
by the LAN module for the network has been assigned 
to another LAN module.
cCheck the IP Address Setting of the LAN module used 
with the Projector Station for Air Shot Version 2 and 
that used in the computer. Then change the settings so 
that their network addresses are not identical.
LAN Module 
disconnected while 
connecting.
a While the computer is connected to the projector, the 
LAN module is removed. 
cIf the USB or LAN module of PCMCIA is removed 
during connection, the computer may become unable to 
establish proper connection with the projector. To 
remove the USB or LAN module of PCMCIA, make 
sure to disconnect the device.
System error/Quit 
Projector Station for Air 
Shot Version 2
a Because of the lack of system resources in the computer, 
you cannot start the Projector Station for Air Shot 
Version 2 properly.
c Restart Windows and start the Projector Station for Air 
Shot Version 2.
The same IP Address 
already exists.
aa The set IP address is already in use.
cInput a new IP address.
Projector connection 
error.
a The network condition is not good.
cConsult a network administrator.
Projector connection 
failure.
a When two or more projectors are connected, the image 
cannot be projected because the resolution of the second 
or subsequent projector is lower than that of the first.
cConnect the projectors in order of lower to higher 
resolution. Message PC PJ Cause and Remedy 
						

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Default Gateway
This means a router address.
DHCP
The function to share the IP Address 
automatically with the equipment connected 
to the network. The DHCP server does not 
share a fixed IP Address but shares the IP 
Address with each equipment according to 
the situation.
IP Address
The address to recognize each connected 
machine in the TCP/IP network.
LAN (Local Area Network)
The network to be used in a limited area such 
as an office or home.
MAC Address
The individual address to be shared at the 
factory when it is produced.
There is no other machine with the same 
address and the address cannot be changed 
by the user.
Projector Station for Air Shot Version 
2
The application software to use the network 
presentation function. Install in the used 
computer.
Subnet Mask
A means of allocating an IP Address 
according to the individual need.
TCP/IP
The protocol to use in a network.
Each computer on the internet uses TCP/IP 
to communicate with any other computer 
and this is used as the protocol for LAN.
Technical Terms 
						

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