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Page 1: Operating Instructions
4-125-572-12 (1) Data Projector Operating Instructions for Network / USB File Viewer Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. VPL-MX25 VPL-DX15 © 2009 Sony Corporation... - Page 2 • In no event shall Sony Corporation be liable for any incidental, consequential or special damages, whether based on tort, contract, or other wise, arising out of or in connection with this manual or other information contained herein or the use thereof.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Getting Started Overview of the Features ... 5 Network Features ... 5 USB File Viewer Feature ... 5 Precautions ... 6 Use of Network Features ... 6 Use of Windows Vista® Network Projector ... 6 Use of Network File Viewer ... 7 Use of Remote Desktop ... - Page 4 Configuring the Settings on the Computer ... 26 Configuring the Settings on the Projector ... 26 Projecting a Streaming Video Delivered via a Network—Video Streaming ... 28 Configuring the Settings on the Computer ... 28 Configuring the Settings on the Projector ...
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Page 5: Getting Started
B Getting Started Overview of the Features This manual explains the features described below. Network Features Running a presentation over a network—Windows Vista® Network Projector • Use of the Windows Vista® Network Projector feature which is a standard application of Windows Vista allows you to run a presentation over a wireless or wired* network. -
Page 6: Precautions
Precautions • This manual explains the Network function and how to operate USB File Viewer features, using the VPL-MX25 or VPL-DX15 data projector. • The displays of VPL-DX15 are used in the explanation. Some items in the display may not be displayed in VPL-MX25. •... -
Page 7: Use Of Network File Viewer
installed on your computer. It may become available if you change the setting of the software so as to permit Windows services. – (Only for the VPL-DX15) When the projector is connected with two or more computers via both wired and wireless networks, the wired network connection has priority. -
Page 8: Use Of Usb File Viewer
• To prevent data from accidental loss, we recommend that you back up data frequently. Should data have been lost, Sony will not be liable for damages of any kind. • It may take some time until the file list is displayed after a USB memory is connected. -
Page 9: About Supported Fonts
– Audio bit rate: 64 kbps (CBR) – Sampling rate: 44.1 kHz (stereo) * When making the display size other than the one before, be sure to make the numbers of pixels a multiple of 16. e.g.) 320 × 240 pixels, 640 × 480 pixels, 640 ×... -
Page 10: Restrictions On Folder Names And Filenames On A File List
Restrictions on Folder Names and Filenames on a File List There are the following restrictions on the names of folders and filenames available for browsing using the viewers equipped with the projector: • Languages available to display: – Languages with single-byte characters such as English, French, etc. -
Page 11: Activating The Network Features
B Preparation Activating the Network Features To use the network features of the projector, a peer-to-peer connection between the projector and a computer or a connection of both devices over a network is required. There are four types of Network Mode (VPL-MX25: 3 and 4/VPL-DX15: 1 to 4). - Page 12 2 LAN connection among the projector and computers Projector Computer Access point Computer For details on the connection and configuration, see “Making a Wired Connection with a Computer” on page 14. Activating the Network Features Wireless connection 3 Connection between the projector and a computer (Ad-hoc (Peer-to- peer)) Projector...
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Page 13: About Simple Setting
4 LAN connection among the projector and computers (Wireless Access Point) Access point Computer Projector Computer For details on the configuration, see “Configuring Using “Simple Setting” for Wireless Access Point Connection” on page 17. Note Setting of the security features, such as Data Encryption and authentication, may be required according to your network environment. -
Page 14: Making A Wired Connection With A Computer
Making a Wired Connection with a Computer (VPL-DX15 Only) When you make a wired connection between the projector and a computer, there are two methods; peer-to-peer connection and wired LAN connection. Connect the (network/RJ45) connector on the projector to the network connector on a computer or on a LAN using an Ethernet cable (not supplied). -
Page 15: Configuring Using Simple
® Windows Vista Network Projector Projector not connected to network. Simple Setting Detail Information Set the Network setting Switch with Simple Setting or the Menu. Select: Set: Configuring Using Simple Setting Start from the display shown in “When the IP Address is not assigned automatically.” Before starting Input of the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway is required for the... -
Page 16: Making A Wireless Connection With A Computer
Making a Wireless Connection with a Computer To prepare the computer Prepare for a wireless connection on your computer. For details, refer to the manual supplied with your computer, online help, or the Microsoft website. Note If the network cable is connected to the computer, “Simple Setting”... -
Page 17: Configuring Using "Simple Setting" For Wireless Access Point Connection
Configure the settings on the connected computer. Open the [Wireless Network Connection] menu on the computer to select the same network as that displayed under “Network Name (SSID)” in the menu in step 5. The connection between the projector and the computer has been made and the IP Address of the projector is displayed under “Network Address.”... - Page 18 Press the v or V key to select the access point to be used then press the B key. When the selected access point is protected with any security system, the menu that prompts to enter the security Key is displayed. Simple Setting This network is security protected.
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Page 19: Configuring The Network Settings Using The Menu
Configuring the Network Settings Using the Menu Use the menus to configure the settings, as the configuration with Simple Setting is not available in the following cases: – When 802.1x Authentication of a wireless LAN is required to be set –... -
Page 20: Wireless Setting
Network Setting Wired Network IP Address Setting IP Address Wireless Network Subnet Mask Common Setting Default Gateway Primary DNS Secondary DNS Select: Press the v or V key to select “Wireless Network” then press the ENTER key. The Wireless Network Setting menu appears. -
Page 21: Configuring The Common Setting Items
Configuring the Common Setting Items Input the Projector Name and set whether or not to require input of a Password to operate the Windows Vista® Network Projector feature. Press the MENU key on the remote commander to display the menu. Press the v/V/b/B key to select “To Network Setting”... -
Page 22: Initializing The Network Setting
Initializing the Network Setting All the network settings that were configured can be reset to the factory preset values. Press the MENU key on the remote commander to display the menu. Press the v/V/b/B key to select “To Network Setting” in the Network Setting menu then press the ENTER key. -
Page 23: Preparing For Using The Usb File Viewer Feature
Preparing for Using the USB File Viewer Feature Prepare the following before using the USB File Viewer feature. Before starting There are precautions on use of the USB File Viewer. See “Use of USB File Viewer” on page 8 before you start using this feature. Connecting the USB Memory Connect the USB Memory (not supplied) to (USB) connector on the projector. -
Page 24: Using The Network Features
B Using the Network Features Running a Presentation via a Network—Windows Vista® Network Projector Before starting • Connect the projector and a computer via a network. For details, see “Activating the Network Features” on page 11. • There are the precautions on use of the Windows Vista®... -
Page 25: Projecting A File Stored On A Network Directly-Network File Viewer
Projecting a File Stored on a Network Directly—Network File Viewer Before starting • Connect the projector and a computer via a network. For details, see “Activating the Network Features” on page 11. • There are precautions on use of the Network File Viewer feature. -
Page 26: Operating A Computer From The Projector-Remote Desktop
The specified folder is accessed and is displayed. Network File Viewer Name Update Size 2009/02/10 100KB Select: Press the v or V key to select the file you wish to display then press the ENTER key. The viewer of the application for the selected file starts, and the file is projected on the projector screen. - Page 27 Switch Remote Desktop Network File Viewer Video Streaming Select: Note If “Remote Desktop” was selected, this option is not shown in the Switch dialog box. In this case, proceed to step 4. Press the v or V key to select “Remote Desktop”...
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Page 28: Projecting A Streaming Video Delivered Via A Network-Video Streaming
To quit the connection Log off the computer, or press the ENTER key on the remote commander. For the configuration on the computer, refer to the help or the Microsoft website. Projecting a Streaming Video Delivered via a Network—Video Streaming Projecting a Streaming Video Delivered via a... -
Page 29: Monitoring And Operating The Projector Using A Web Browser
Switch Remote Desktop Network File Viewer Video Streaming Select: Note If “Video Streaming” was selected, this option is not shown in the Switch dialog box. In this case, proceed to step 4. Press the v or V key to select “Video Streaming”... -
Page 30: Accessing From The Computer
Accessing from the Computer Start a browser of the computer (Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher). Enter the address “http:// xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx” (IP Address of the projector), to establish access to the projector. Note If the browser of your computer is set to [Use a proxy server] when you have access to the projector from your computer, click the check mark to set accessing without... -
Page 31: Operating The Computer-Control
Operating the Computer— Control Click [Control]. You can control the projector on the computer. The functions of the buttons shown in the window are the same as those of the keys on the supplied remote commander. You can switch the Control window between the [Easy Mode] and [Advanced Mode] windows. -
Page 32: Setting Up The Projector-Setup
Setting up the Projector— Setup Click [Setup]. The Setup menu dialog box appears. You can set the Owner Information, Date and Time, Password and Mail Report. When each item is clicked, it is necessary to input the User name and password. When using it for the first time, click [OK] after inputting “root”... - Page 33 • To change the password, enter a new password after deleting the password (*****) that was set. • If you forget your password, consult qualified Sony personnel. Mail Report You can use the Mail Report function to do the following: •...
- Page 34 Every Month on Day: Check this check box and select the day from the drop- down list to have e-mail sent on the selected day every month. The report contains product information, owner information, hours of use, lamp mode, memos, etc. Maintenance Report Lamp Reminder: Check this check box and enter the replacement time of the...
- Page 35 Advertisement, PJ Talk, SNMP, PJ Link and Service buttons. These settings are mainly for administrative use. For details, consult qualified Sony personnel. Note You cannot use the following characters to enter the characters in the text box: “ ' ”, “ “ ”, “...
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Page 36: Using Usb File Viewer
B Using USB File Viewer Projecting a File Stored in the USB Memory Directly— USB File Viewer Before starting There are precautions on use of USB File Viewer. See “Use of USB File Viewer” in “Precautions” on page 8 before you start using this feature. -
Page 37: Using File Viewer
B Using File Viewer Monitoring the Microsoft Office File The viewer of the application that supports the selected file starts automatically. You can operate each viewer by pressing the keys on the remote commander. Notes • There are restrictions on the files to which you are permitted access. -
Page 38: Monitoring The Video File
Monitoring the Video File Notes • There are restrictions on the files to which you are permitted access. See “Types of Files Available for Browsing” on page 8. • You cannot project an image on the screen by zooming using the viewer. When you select a file with the extension “.wmv,”... -
Page 39: Troubleshooting
B Others Troubleshooting Windows Vista® Network Projector Symptom Cause and Remedy On your computer, • The operating system of your computer does not support “Connect “Connect to a Network to a Network Projector.” Projector” cannot be c Check the operating system that supports “Connect to a found. - Page 40 Symptom Any wallpaper of projected is displayed in a single color. The display colors of the projected image are changed. Network File Viewer features Symptom A folder name cannot be entered. A file list does not open. Remote Desktop Symptom The desktop display of the computer is not projected by the projector.
- Page 41 Symptom Cause and Remedy The computer name cannot • The IP address can be entered only with a USB mouse and USB be entered. keyboard (alphabetic layout 101/102 keys) connected to the projector. c Connect a USB mouse and USB keyboard (alphabetic layout The program is shut down •...
- Page 42 Monitoring and operating the projector via a web browser Symptom The computer cannot access the Web page of the projector. USB File Viewer Symptom The file list is unable to open. Network File Viewer and USB File Viewer Symptom The folder name or filename is not displayed correctly.
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Page 43: Glossary
Glossary Ad-hoc Wireless communication complying with the IEEE802.11 standard. A wireless connection between two devices is enabled without using an access point. Wireless Access Point (Infrastructure) Wireless communication complying with the IEEE802.11 standard. A wireless connection among two or more devices is enabled via an Access Point. - Page 44 802.11g A part of the IEEE802.11 standards for wireless network communication using the 2.4 GHz frequency band The maximum communication bit rate is 54 Mbps. 802.11a A part of the IEEE802.11 standards for wireless network communication using the 5 GHz frequency band. The maximum communication bit rate is 54 Mbps.
- Page 45 connected computer allows access to that computer. Windows Media Encoder Encoder software developed by Microsoft Corporation WMV (Windows Media Video) A compressed video file format developed by Microsoft Corporation. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) A security standard for wireless LAN connections. WPA supports TKIP with powerful encryption level and IEEE802.1x authentication.
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Page 46: Index
Index Numerics 802.1x Authentication ... 20 Ad-hoc (Peer-to-peer) ... 12, 16 Common Setting ... 21 Default Gateway ... 15 Initializing the Network Setting ... 22 IP Address ... 15 Monitoring and operating the projector via a web browser ... 5, 7, 29 Network File Viewer ... - Page 47 Sony Corporation...