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1Chapter 1 
 Preparation
Describes features and operating environment of this projector.     
						

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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-
malit y or power failure occurs 
with the projec tor. This mes-
sage describes how to solve the 
cause of the problems. You can 
take ef ficient ac tion for quick 
recovery.
Web Management function (+p.31)
With this func tion, you can 
monitor projector functions 
such as power status, lamp 
status, input mode, signal 
condition, lamp -use time, etc. 
through the net work by using 
the web browser installed on 
your computer.
PC4 
PC3 PC6 PC5 
PC1 PC2 
Yo u’ve  got 
Mail. 
PJ2 PJ1 
PC4 
PC3 PC6 PC5 
PC1 PC2 
T urn ON  P J2 
PJ2 PJ1 
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 func tion 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 sof t ware. Refer to the 
owner's manual of the "PJ 
Network Manager" sup-
plied separately for further 
details.
PJ1 
PC6 
PC4 
PJ2 PJ3 PJ4 
PC5 You receiv ed 
a  Tr ap . 
SNMP Manage r
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 standards10Base-T (10Mbps) / 100Base-TX compatible
ProtocolTCP/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 moreMacintosh :  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 7Macintosh : 256MB or more (512MB is recommended)
Free disk space 100MB or more
Drive equipmentCD-ROM drive
Display settings 
Support 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 8.0Netscape Navigator version 7.1 or 9.0Safari  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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Chapter 1 Preparation
Cabling Between the Projector and a Hub or computer*1 
Use an appropriate cable when connecting the projector and a hub or computer.
ConnectionEthernet  cable typeMax. cable length
Projector - HubSTP straight-through  category 5 *2 cable100m (328feet)
Projector - ComputerSTP crossover category 5*2 cable100m (328feet)
*1   There may be other limitations depending on your network environment or LAN specification. Please consult your network administrator for further details.*2   Cable category indicates cable quality. 
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.   
						

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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.
			Operate and manage the projector *	“4. Controlling the projector” (pp.31-43)
 *	“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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Chapter 2 
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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  8 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 ConnectionTerminal
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 7  8 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 projectorSubnet ....................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
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Chapter 2 Setup Procedures
The Network PIN code is to restrict the access to the projector through the network.
After setting the Network PIN code, you need to enter it to operate the projector via the 
networks.
Network PIN code
Network information
1. Select "Network PIN code" in the Network menu, and press SELECT button. 
 The Network PIN code screen will appear.
2. Set the Network PIN code.
Set the figures with the Point ed buttons and move to the next items with the Point 7  8 
buttons. Select “Set” and press SELECT button to set. To cancel the preset Network PIN 
code, select “Cancel”. When you do not want to set the Network PIN code, set "0000".
It is recommended to set the Network PIN code if you use the projector via the networks.  
The Network PIN code can be set also through the networks.  See “3. Basic setting and 
operation” *	“Initial setting” *	“Network PIN code setting” (p.23).
Select "Network information" in the Network menu and press Point  8 or SELECT button 
to show LAN setting environment of the currently selected projector. (The description 
below is an example and different from what will be shown.)
Network PIN code
Network PIN code screen
* The numerical value is a setting example.