ViewSonic Pjl6233 Projector User Manual

							
Safety instructions ...........................................................................................................................................................3
Table of contents ..............................................................................................................................................................4
Chapter 1 Preparation ................................................................................................5
Features...................................................................................................................................................................................6
Required operating environment for computers ........................................................................................7
Network specifications of the projector ............................................................................................................7
Flow of installation...........................................................................................................................................................9
Notice about installing Software CD-ROM.............................................................................................9
Chapter 2 Setup Procedures.................................................................................. 11
Connecting to the LAN line .................................................................................................................................... 12
Network configuration............................................................................................................................................... 12
Network PIN code ......................................................................................................................................................... 14
Network information................................................................................................................................................... 14
Network factory default ............................................................................................................................................ 15
Wired LAN factory default settings.................................................................................................................... 16
Chapter 3 Basic Setting and Operation ............................................................. 17
Login the setting page of the projector ......................................................................................................... 18
[1] Enter the IP address...................................................................................................................................... 18
[2] Login ..................................................................................................................................................................... 18
[3] Display of main setting page................................................................................................................. 19
How to use the setting page ................................................................................................................................. 20
Initial setting ..................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Network PIN code setting .............................................................................................................................. 23
PJLink and password setting......................................................................................................................... 23
Network configuration............................................................................................................................................... 24
E-mail setting ................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Examples: Type and contents of alert mail .......................................................................................... 28
SNMP setting .................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Chapter 4 Controlling the Projector ................................................................... 31
Power control and status check ........................................................................................................................... 32
Control ..................................................................................................................................................................................34
Input .............................................................................................................................................................................34
System......................................................................................................................................................................... 35
Sound ......................................................................................................................................................................... 36
Image  adjustment .............................................................................................................................................. 37
PC adjustment ................................................................................................................................................................. 38
Setting up the projector ........................................................................................................................................... 39
Screen setting  ....................................................................................................................................................... 39
Setting 1.....................................................................................................................................................................40
Setting 2.....................................................................................................................................................................40
Setting 3..................................................................................................................................................................... 41
Information ........................................................................................................................................................................ 42
Chapter 5 Appendix  ................................................................................................ 43
Examples of connection ...........................................................................................................................................44
Use of telnet ......................................................................................................................................................................46
Web browser setting ...................................................................................................................................................48
Examples: OS/Browsers ............................................................................................................................................. 49
Q&A ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 53
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1Chapter 1
 Preparation
Describes features and operating environment of this projector. 
						

							
Chapter 1 Preparation
Features
E-Mail Alert function (p.25)
The projec tor sends mes-
sages to the registered e -mail 
addresses when a lamp abnor-
mality or power failure occurs 
with the projector. This mes-
sage describes how to solve the 
cause of the problems. You can 
take efficient action for quick 
recovery.
Web Management function (p.31)
With this function, you can 
monitor projector functions 
such as power status, lamp 
status, input mode, signal 
condition, lamp-use time, etc. 
through the network by using 
the web browser installed on 
your computer.
PC4 PC3PC6PC5
PC1PC2
You’ve got 
Mail.
PJ2PJ1
PC4 PC3PC6PC5
PC1PC2
Turn ON  PJ2
PJ2PJ1
SNMP Agent function (p.29)
To send the information of the projector to the SNMP manager. Enables you to manage 
the projector condition with the supplied SNMP manager software.
SNMP Manager function
A function to manage the 
condition of projectors in 
the net work by using the 
SNMP protocol. The man-
aging computer needs to 
provide an SNMP manag-
ing software. Refer to the 
owner's manual of the "PJ 
Network Manager" sup-
plied separately for further 
details.
PJ1
PC6
PC4
PJ2PJ3PJ4
PC5You received
aTrap.
SNMP Manager
Trap
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Features
Required operating environment for computers
When operating the projector via networks, computers should meet the operating envi-
ronment below.
LAN Terminal
Network specifications of the projector
Data communication standards 10Base-T (10Mbps) / 100Base-TX compatible
Protocol TCP/IP
Operating System
Windows 2000, Windows XP (32bit version), 
Windows Vista (32bit version), Windows 7 (32bit version)
Mac OS X v 10.4 or 10.5
Computer environment
Recommended CPUWindows: Pentium III 900MHz or more
Macintosh : 800 MHz PowerPC G4 or faster, or 1.8 GHz Intel Core 
Processor or faster
Memory
Windows :   64MB (Minimum)/ 128MB or more (Recommended)
128MB or more for Windows XP
1GB or more for Windows Vista or Windows 7
Macintosh : 256MB or more (512MB is recommended)
Free disk space100MB or more
Drive equipmentCD-ROM drive
Display settingsSupport one of following resolutions;
VGA (640 x 480), SVGA(800 x 600), XGA(1,024 x 768) Number of col-
ors: Either of 16 bit (65,536 color 24/32 bit (16.77 million colors))
Network cardThe computer must provide a 10Base-T or 100Base-TX network 
card.
Web Browser*
Internet Explorer version 6.0, 7.0 or 8.0
Netscape Navigator version 7.1 or 9.0
Safari  3.1
* Used to control and set up the projector. The layout of pages in 
the browser may slightly differ from each type of application or 
operating system you use.
Recommended Internet 
Mailer*
- Microsoft Outlook    - Microsoft Outlook Express
- Netscape Mail   
* Required the internet e-mail application software to receive an 
e-mail alert sent from this projector. If you do not use the function 
E-mail Alert, this application is not required. 
						

							
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Notice
Expression/Abbreviation
The OS of the computer and the Web browser described in this manual are Windows XP 
Professional and Internet Explorer 6.0. In case of another OS or Web browser, some instruc-
tion procedures may differ from the actual operation depending on your computer envi-
ronment.
Use of this manual
This manual does not provide the detailed description of basic operation and functions 
for computer, web browser, projector and network. For instructions about each piece of 
equipment or application software, please refer to the respective manual.
Trademarks
Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows 
2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 are registered trademarks of Microsoft 
Corporation in the United States and other countries. Internet Explorer is a registered 
trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Netscape Navigator and Netscape Communicator are 
trademarks or registered trademarks of Netscape Communications Corporation. JavaScript 
is a registered trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. 
Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc. in the USA and other countries. PowerPC 
is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation. Intel Core is a registered trademark of Intel 
Corporation in the USA and other countries.
Other product or brand names in this manual are registered trademarks or trademarks of 
their respective owners.
* Unauthorized use of a part or whole of the contents in this manual is prohibited.
* The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
Cabling Between the Projector and a Hub or computer*1
Use an appropriate cable when connecting the projector and a hub or computer.
Connection Ethernet  cable type Max. cable length
Projector - Hub STP straight-through  category 5 *
2 cable 100m (328feet)
Projector - Computer STP crossover category 5*
2 cable 100m (328feet)
*1   There may be other limitations depending on your network environment or LAN specification. 
Please consult your network administrator for further details.
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Flow of installation
Flow of installation
To use the projector via the networks, follow the setup procedures below.
STEP 1Connect the LAN and set the configuration.
STEP 2Network Configuration has completed.
Decide depending on the LAN environment.

 “2. Setup Procedures” (pp.11–16).
Detailed LAN configurations need to be done with a browser later.
First, complete the Wired LAN connection between computers and projec-
tors, then start browser configurations.

 “3. Basic setting and operation” (pp.17–30).
Follow each chapter to operate the projector.

vOperate and manage the projector 
“4. Controlling the projector” (pp.31-42)

“Power Control and status check” (p.32)

“Control” (p.34)

“PC adjustment” (p.38)

“Setting up the projector” (p.39)

“Projector information” (p.42)
Install the software recorded in CD-ROM on each computer which will be 
operated. Refer to the owner's manual of PJ Network Manager.
STEP 3Install the Software on computers.
Notice about installing Software CD-ROM
It is available for controlling and setting of the projector by using the web browser without 
installing any software. So it is not required to install the software into your computer.
For PJ Network Manager function, it is required to install the software. Please see the own-
er's manual of "PJ Network Manager Function". 
						

							
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 Setup Procedures2
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Chapter 2 Setup Procedures
Setting procedures and contents differ depending on the LAN installation location.  
When installing, consult your system administrator to set up the LAN appropriately.
Connect the LAN cable to the LAN connection terminal of the projector.
Network configuration
Set the Wired LAN network through the projector menu. Detailed network settings will be 
made with browser. Refer to “3. Basic setting and operation” (p.17-30). First, complete the 
settings described in this chapter before performing steps in “3. Basic setting and opera-
tion.”
Connecting to the LAN line
Setting Procedure
1. Select “LAN mode select” in the Network menu, and press Point   or SELECT button.
2. Select similar LAN environment among LAN1, LAN2 and LAN3 with the Point ed but-
tons, and press SELECT button. Then the Menu will disappear, the “Please wait...” mes-
sage will appear, and switching operation will start. Switching will take a while and the 
projector’s LINK /ACT Lamp will be on or blink, and after completing the operation, the 
“Please wait...” message will disappear.
LAN Cable
LAN Connection
Terminal
LINK Lamp (Green)
Light green when the 
projector is connected to 
the network correctly.
ACT Lamp (Orange)
Blink orange when the 
projector is sending or 
receiving the data.
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Network configuration
*1 Set "On" only when the DHCP server is available on your network environment.
*2 Set [255.255.255.255] if the network does not provide the gateway (router).
*3 Set [255.255.255.255] if you do not use the function E-mail alert.
3. Select "Network setting" in the Network menu and press SELECT button, and then the 
LAN setting screen will appear and selected LAN settings will be displayed. Adjust each 
item to the setting environment. Consult your system administrator about the detailed 
settings.
Press SELECT button in a row where you want to adjust, and adjust the figures with the 
Point ed buttons and move among the items with the Point  buttons, and then press 
SELECT button to fix. Move to the next row with the Point ed buttons to adjust.
4. After completing all the settings, select “Set” and press SELECT button. Now, all 
procedures have been done. To cancel the adjusted settings, select "Cancel" and press 
SELECT button.  
You can confirm the LAN settings you have made from “Network information” (p.14). In 
such cases  that the LAN cannot be connected, see this screen.
DHCP: On
Item Description
DHCP ....................Sets DHCP function On or Off. When you setup the network setting manually, select 
"Off ". When it is set On, IP address, Subnet, Gateway  and DNS are automatically set 
according to your network environment *
1.
IP address............. Sets IP address of the projector
Subnet.................... Sets Subnet mask according to your network environment.
Gateway*
2............. Sets IP address of the default gateway (Router)
DNS*3....................... Sets IP address of the DNS server.
DHCP: Off
Network setting
* The numerical value is a setting example.