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5. Messenger Function
The projector can display the text data transferred via the network on the screen. 
The text data can be displayed on the screen in two ways that displays the text 
transferred from the computer on real time, and the other chooses and displays 
the text data from the ones once stored in the projector.
• It is possible to store the text data up to 12 in the maximum.
• Using MY BUTTON that registered MESSENGER can turn the displaying 
messenger text on/off.  (OPTION menu in the Operating Guide )
• The text file also can be displayed by using schedule function via the web 
browser. Refer to item 7.3 Event Scheduling  for the detail.
NOTE
Transfer text data
Display text data (ex. 
4)
Messenger function requires an exclusive application for your computer . To 
edit, transfer and display the text data, use the application. You can download it 
from the ViewSonic web site (http://www.viewsonic.com/products/pro9500.htm). 
Refer to the manual for the application for the details of Messenger function and 
instructions of the application.
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5. Messenger Function (Continued)
Configure the following items from a web browser when Messenger function is 
used.
Example: If the IP address of the projector is set to 192.168.1.10:
1) Enter "http://192.168.1.10/" into the address bar of the web browser.
2) 
 Enter your user name and password, and then 
click the [OK]. 
3) Click the [Port Settings] on the main menu.
4) 
 Click the [Enable] check box to open the 
Messenger Port (Port: 9719) . Click the 
[Enable] check box for the [Authentication]  
setting when authentication is required, 
otherwise clear the check box.
5) Click the [Apply] button to save the settings.
When the authentication setting is enabled, the following settings are required.
6) Click the [Security Settings] on the main menu.
7) 
 Select the [Network Control] and enter the desired authentication password. 
8) Click the [Apply] button to save the settings. 
• The Authentication Password will be the same for  Network Control 
Port1 (Port: 23), Network Control Port2 (Port: 9715), PJLink™ Port (Port: 
4352) , My Image Port (Port: 9716) and Messenger Port (Port: 9719) .
• The new configuration settings are activated after restarting the network 
connection. When the configuration settings are changed, you must restart the 
network connection. You can restart the network connection by clicking the 
[Network Restart]  on the main menu.
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6. Network Bridge Function
This projector is equipped with the NETWORK BRIDGE function to perform 
mutual conversion of a network protocol and a serial interface.
Using the NETWORK BRIDGE function, a computer that is connected with 
this projector by Ethernet communication can control an external device that is 
connected with this projector by RS-232C communication as a network terminal.
6.1 Connecting devices
1)  Connect the projector’s LAN port and the computer’s LAN port with a LAN 
cable, for Ethernet communication.
2) 
 Connect the projector’s CONTROL port and the device’s RS-232C port with 
an RS-232C cable, for RS-232C communication.
• Before connecting the devices, read the manuals for the devices to 
ensure the connection.
For RS-232C connection, check the specifications of each port and use the 
suitable cable.
NOTE
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RS-232C
RS-232C cable
CONTROL port
LAN port External device
Ethernet
LAN cable
Computer
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6.2 Communication setup
6.3 Communication port
1)  Using the COMMUNICATION TYPE menu, select the NETWORK BRIDGE 
for the CONTROL port. 
2) 
 Using the SERIAL SETTINGS menu, select the proper baud rate and parity 
for the CONTROL port, according to the specification of the RS-232C port of 
the connected device. 
For the NETWORK BRIDGE function, send the data from the computer to the 
projector with using the  Network Bridge Port that is configured in the “Port 
Settings” of web browser. 3) 
 Using the TRANSMISSION METHOD menu, set up the proper method for the 
CONTROL port according to your use. 
• The OFF is selected for the COMMUNICATION TYPE as the default 
setting.
• Using the COMMUNICATION menu, set up the communication.  Remember 
that an unsuitable setup could cause malfunction of communication.
• When COMMUNICATION TYPE is set to NETWORK BRIDGE, the  CONTROL 
port doesn't accept RS-232C commands.
• Except for 9715, 9716, 9719, 9720, 5900, 5500, 4352 between 1024 
and 65535 can be set up as the  Network Bridge Port number.  It is set to 9717 
as the default setting. NOTE
NOTE
Item Condition
BAUD RATE 4800bps/9600bps/19200bps/38400bps
PARITY NONE/ODD/EVEN
Data length 8 bit (fixed)
Start bit 1 bit (fixed)
Stop bit 1 bit (fixed)
To configure the setup of the communication using NETWORK BRIDGE for the 
projector, use items in the COMMUNICATION menu. Open the menu of the 
projector and select the OPTION - SERVICE - COMMUNICATION menu. ( OPTION 
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6.4 Transmission method
6.4.1 HALF-DUPLEX The transmission method can be selected from the menus, only when the 
NETWORK BRIDGE is selected for the COMMUNICATION TYPE.
(OPTION menu > SERVICE > COMMUNICATION in the Operating Guide )
HALF-DUPLEX   FULL-DUPLEX
This method lets the projector make two way communication, but only one 
direction, either transmitting or receiving data, is allowed at a time.
The method does not allow the projector to receive the data from the computer 
while waiting for response data from an external device. After the projector 
receives the response data from an external device or the response limit time is 
past, the projector can receive the data from the computer.
That means that the projector controls transmitting and receiving the data to 
synchronize the communication.
To use the HALF-DUPLEX method, set up the RESPONSE LIMIT TIME following 
the instructions below.
Using the RESPONSE LIMIT TIME menu, set the waiting time for response data 
from an external device.  (OPTION menu > SERVICE > COMMUNICATION in 
the Operating Guide )
OFF    1s   2s   3s (  OFF)
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RS-232C
RS-232C cable External device
Ethernet
LAN cable
Computer Protocol change
TCP/IP dataSerial data
Transmitting data
Discarding data
Transmitting data
Response limit 
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• With using the HALF-DUPLEX method, the projector can send out 
254 byte data as maximum at once.
• If it is not required to monitor the response data from an external device and 
the RESPONSE LIMIT TIME is set to OFF, the projector can receive the data 
from the computer and send it out to an external device continuously .
The OFF is selected as the default setting.
• In case that the computer controls to synchronize transmitting 
and receiving the data, it may not be able to control an external device well 
depending on the processing status of the projector. NOTE
NOTE
6.4.2 FULL-DUPLEX
This method lets the projector make two way communication, transmitting and 
receiving data at the same time, without monitoring response data from an 
external device.
With using this method, the computer and an external device will send the data 
out of synchronization. If it is required to synchronize them, set the computer to 
make the synchronization.
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7. Other Functions
7.1 E-mail Aler ts
The projector can automatically send an alert message to the specified e-mail 
addresses when the projector detects a certain condition that is requiring 
maintenance or detected an error.
• Up to five e-mail addresses can be specified.
• The projector may be not able to send e-mail if the projector suddenly loses 
power. NOTE
Mail Settings
To use the projector’s e-mail alert function, please configure the following items 
through a web browser.
Example: If the IP address of the projector is set to 192.168.1.10:
1) Enter “http://192.168.1.10/” into the address bar of the web browser. 
2) 
 
Enter your user name and password, and then click the  [OK]. 
3) 
 
Click the [Mail Settings]  and configure each item. Refer to item  3.5 Mail 
Settings for further information. 
4) Click the [Apply] button to save the settings.
• Click the [Send Test Mail] button in the [Mail Settings]  to confirm 
that the e-mail settings are correct. The following mail will be delivered to the 
specified addresses. NOTE
Subject line   :Test Mail   
Text
  :Send Test Mail
  Date   
  Time   
  IP Address   
  MAC Address   
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7.1 E-mail Alerts (Continued)
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5)  Click the [Alert Settings] on the main menu to configure the E-mail Alerts 
settings. 
6) 
 Select and configure each alert item. Refer to item  3.6 Alert Setting for further 
information.
7) Click the [Apply] button to save the settings.
Failure/Warning e-mails are formatted as follows:
Subject line
  :    
Text
  : 
  Date    
  Time   
  IP Address   
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7.2 Projector Management using SNMP
The SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) enables to manage the 
projector information, which is a failure or warning status, from the computer on 
the network. The SNMP management software will be required on the computer 
to use this function. 
• It is recommended that SNMP functions be carried out by a network 
administrator. 
• SNMP management software must be installed on the computer to monitor 
the projector via SNMP.
• To use the downloaded MIB file, specify the file by your SNMP 
manager. 
NOTE
NOTE
SNMP Settings
Configure the following items via a web browser to use SNMP.
Example: If the IP address of the projector is set to 192.168.1.10:
1) Enter “http://192.168.1.10/” into the address bar of the web browser. 
2) 
 
Enter your user name and password, and then click the  [OK]. 
3) Click the [Port Settings] on the main menu. 
4) Click the [Download MIB file]  to download a MIB file.
5) 
 
Click the [Enable] check box to open the SNMP Port. Set the IP address to 
send the SNMP trap to when a Failure/Warning occurs.
6) Click the [Security Settings] on the main menu. 
7) Click the [SNMP] and set the community name on the screen that is displayed.
8) 
 
Configure the settings for Trap transmission of Failures/Warnings. Click the 
[Alert Settings] on the main menu and select the Failure/Warning item to be 
configured. 
9) 
 
Click the [Enable] check box to send out the SNMP trap for Failures/Warnings. 
Clear the [Enable] check box when SNMP trap transmission is not required. 
10) Click the [Apply] button to save the settings.
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• A Network Restart is required after the  Community name has been 
changed. Click the  [Network Restart] and configure the following items.
NOTE
• A Network Restart is required after the 
SNMP Port configuration 
settings have been changed. Click the  [Network Restart] and configure the 
following items.
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7.3 Event Scheduling
The scheduling function enables to setup scheduled events including power on / 
power off. It enables to be “self-management” projector. 
• You can schedule the following control events: Power, Input Source, 
My Image, Messenger, Slideshow.
• The power on / off event has the lowest priority among the all events that are 
defined at the same time. 
• There are 3 types of Scheduling, 1) daily 2) weekly 3) specific date.
• The priority for scheduled events is as follows 1) specific date 2) weekly 3) 
daily.
• Up to five specific dates are available for scheduled events. Priority is given to 
those with the lower numbers when more than one event has been scheduled 
for the same date and time (e.g., ‘Specific date No. 1’ has priority over ‘Specific 
date No. 2’ and so on. 
• Be sure to set the date and time before enabling scheduled events. NOTE
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