ViewSonic Projector Pro8400 User Manual

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Controlling the projector through a web browser
Once you have the correct IP address for the projector and the projector is on or in 
standby mode, you can use any computer that is on the same local area network to 
control the projector.
Important
„If you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer, make sure it is version 7.0 or 
higher.
„The screenshots in this manual are for reference only, and may differ from 
the actual design.
1. Enter the address of the projector in the address...

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7. To have access to the Admin page, you need to enter a password. The default 
password is “0000”.
„System Status: Displays the system information.
„General Setup: Allows you to change the password for the Admin page.
„Picture Setup/Image Setup: Provides some OSD menu items for adjusting 
the projected pictures.
„Alert Setup/SMTP Mail Setup: Allows you to setup the mail server and send 
system error messages to your ITS administrator.
„Network Setup: Provides wired and wireless...

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8. The Crestron (eControl) page displays the Crestron eControl user interface. The 
eControl page provides a variety of virtual keys to control the projector or adjust 
the projected pictures.
i. These buttons function the same as the ones on the OSD menus or remote control.
ii. To switch between input signals, click on your desired signal.
iii. To change the language for the Crestron page, click the down arrow to  reveal a drop down list and select a desired language.
Important...

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The tools page allows you to manage the projector, configure the LAN control settings 
and secure access of remote network operation on this projector.
iv. This section is only used with the Crestron Control System. Please contact Creston or refer to its user manual for setup information.
v. Click the down arrow to reveal a drop down list and select a default  language.
vi. You can name the projector, keep track of its location and the person in  charge of it.
vii. You can adjust...

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Please pay attention to the limitation of input length (including space and other 
punctuation keys) in the list blow:
Category ItemInput LengthMaximum Number of
Characters
Crestron Control IP Address 15
IP ID 2
Port 5
Projector Projector Name 10
Location 9
Assigned To 9
Network Configuration DHCP (Enabled) (N/A)
IP Address 15
Subnet Mask 15
Default Gateway 15
DNS Server 15
User Password Enabled (N/A) New Password 20
Confirm 2
Admin Password Enabled (N/A) New Password 20
Confirm 20 

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The info page displays the information and status of this projector.
After pressing the button “Contact IT Help”, the HELP DESK window will appear in the 
upper right corner of the screen. You will  be able to deliver messages to RoomView 
software administrators/users who c onnect to the same local area network.
For more information, visit  http://www.crestron.com & www.crestron.com/getroomview .
Press Exit to go 
back to the 
remote network 
operation page. 

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Displaying images through pwPresenter
Downloading and in stalling pwPresenter
The pwPresenter is an application running on the host PC. It helps connect your 
computer to an available network projector and transfer the desktop content to the 
network projector via local network connection.
1. Enter the main page of Network Control. See steps 1-2 on page  39 for details.
2. Download pwPresenter.
3. When the download is complete, install  the software to your computer by clicking...

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2. The Capture screen allows you to start or pause capture screen.
3. You can choose a capture mode from here.
i. To display a full screen, click FullScreen.
ii. To display a partial screen, click FixedSize. A square appears on your 
screen. You can place it where you want to project. 
iii. If you wish to change the square, click Alterable.
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4. The Basic Setting page allows you to configure pwPresenter.
i. To change the pwPresenter interface language, click the down arrow to 
reveal a drop-down list and select a desired language. Click Apply.
ii. Users can change the size parameters of the frame in FixedSize capture  mode by modifying width and height on this page and click Apply to make 
changes take effect. 
iii. User can use the mirror driver for presenter capture image, if the system  has installed the mirror...

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5. The Advanced Setting page allows you to configure pwPresenter.
i. To adjust the image quality, click the down arrow to reveal a drop-down list 
and select a desired quality level. Click Apply.
ii. To adjust the capture rate, move the slide bar. The network bandwidth may  also affect the performance.
iii. Network port setting for fixed or manual type.
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