Before Operation; Features - Sony VPL-CX76 Operating Instructions Manual

Before Operation

Features

This unit is equipped with the Air Shot
Version 2 (wireless connection) function.
Any image of a computer can be projected
by using the projector without connecting
cables. Images from several computers can
also be easily switched and projected.
Easy setting and connection in
Simple Mode
Simple Mode is an easy connection mode
with no need for network and wireless
settings. The wireless connection of the
projector and computer can be done easily
by using the Simple Mode function. Insert
the supplied wireless LAN card into the
projector and the supplied USB wireless
LAN module into the computer, and an
image from the computer can be easily
projected.
Installation from the USB wireless
LAN module
For using Air Shot Version 2, install the
application software, Projector Station for
Air Shot Version 2, in the computer. The
installation can be done easily in accordance
with the instructions on the screen by using
the supplied USB wireless LAN module
containing the memory or CD-ROM.
Speedy and high quality
transportation/display
The image data is efficiently compressed so
that a high-quality image can be transported
speedily. An animation function can be used
at a presentation by the transportation. (It is
not suitable for a movie such as a DVD.)
Security system
Data can be encoded and transported (WEP,
WPA). Data is also encoded (WEP) in
Simple Mode for the communication of the
projector and the computer. You can feel
confident about data communication.
Control by using Web browser
You can control the projector and confirm its
setting.
Connection to a LAN
Power on/off, input selecting, confirmation,
etc. of the projector can be done from the
computer connected to LAN by using the
access point. The Air Shot Version 2 also
provides mail report function to notify lamp
replacement timing and error information to
a previously-registered mail address. It also
supports SNMP. In addition, while viewing
an image in the internet, you can transport it
to the projector.
Multiple connections
A maximum of 5 projectors can be
connected to one computer without using a
distributor and an image can be projected on
the projectors at the same time.
Presentation tool with laser pointer
PowerPoint images can be played back
forward or backward or muted by using the
supplied presentation tool.
The instructions in this manual are for
models VPL-CX86 and VPL-CX76. The
illustrations of the VPL-CX86 are used for the
instructions but any differences in operation
are clearly indicated in the text.
About the version compatibilities
Air Shot supplied with VPL-CX85/CX75 is
not compatible with Air Shot Version 2
supplied with VPL-CX86/CX76. To use
both versions of the software, do either of
the following:
• Use the original program without updating
When using VPL-CX85/CX75, start
Projector Station for Air Shot. When using
VPL-CX86/CX76, start Projector Station
for Air Shot Version 2. When using in
Simple Mode, use USB wireless LAN
module, each supplied with VPL-CX85/
CX75 or with VPL-CX86/CX76.
• Update the Air Shot version of the VPL-
CX85/CX75
Use the "Memory Stick" to update the
version of the Air Shot to Air Shot Version
3
Before Operation