2-634-400-11 (2)
Data Projector
Operating Instructions for Air Shot Version 2
VPL-CX86
VPL-CX76
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You can control the projector and confirm its
setting.
Before Operation
Features
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
• 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
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2 Light. For the update program and
instructions, refer to the folder “Air Shot
Version 2 Light” in the supplied CD-
ROM.
Preparation
Preparing the Computer
System Requirements
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 by using the
supplied USB wireless LAN module or CD-
ROM.
Recommended system requirements for the
installed Projector Station for Air Shot
Version 2 are as follows.
Available computer
CPU: Intel Pentium III 600 MHz or higher
Memory: 64 MB or more, recommended
128 MB or more (Windows XP: 128 MB
or more)
Notes
• If you use Windows 2000 Professional or
Windows XP Home Edition/Professional on
your computer, log on using the
Hard disc: 10 MB or more
Other hardware requirements: CD-ROM
drive or USB terminal (Type A, USB 2.0
or USB1.1 port)
administrator privileges.
• Before Windows 98SE is used, the driver of
the USB wireless LAN module must be
installed. For details, see the Operating
Instructions of the USB wireless LAN
module.
• When the USB wireless LAN module is used
and Manual Mode is set to [On], see the
Operating Instructions of the USB wireless
LAN module saved in the supplied CD-ROM
and install and set “USB Wireless LAN
Module Utility”. (When Windows XP is
used, setting from the Windows wireless
network connection is also available.)
Available OS
Microsoft Windows 98SE, Microsoft
Windows Me, Microsoft Windows 2000,
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition,
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Available resolution
Size: VGA (640 × 480), SVGA (800 × 600),
XGA (1024 × 768), SXGA (1280 × 1024)
Color number: 16 bit, 24 bit, 32 bit
Usable browser
Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher
Installing from the USB
The following is the procedure to install the
driver software and application software for
the USB module when the supplied USB
wireless LAN module is used.
Usable wireless LAN
Standard: IEEE802.11b/g compatible
Channel: 1 to 11
Access system: Access point mode or Ad-
hoc (peer-to-peer) mode
1 Set the switch of the supplied USB
wireless LAN module to [MEMORY].
Available security
WEP (64bit/128bit)
WPA (TKIP)
WPA-PSK (TKIP)
802.1x Authentication [PEAP (MS-CHAP
v2)]
Server certificate is not supported.
Note
Air Shot Version 2 will not work on some
computers and wireless LAN devices even
though they satisfy the above requirements.
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5 Use [Safe to remove hardware] to stop
the device and then remove the USB
wireless LAN module. Then slide the
switch to [WIRELESS LAN] and
connect the USB wireless LAN
Computer
module into the USB terminal.
WIRELESS
LAN
MEMORY
When you use Windows XP Service
Pack 2 and the following dialog box
appears during installation, check the
[Register automatically] check box and
click [Next].
USB
wireless LAN module (supplied)
The USB wireless LAN module
contains memory. You can switch the
built-in memory and wireless
connection with the slide switch. To
install the Projector Station for Air Shot
Version 2, slide the switch to
MEMORY. To use the wireless
connection, slide it to WIRELESS LAN.
2 Connect the supplied USB wireless
LAN module to the USB terminal of
the computer.
The [Autoconfiguration done] appears
after the installation is completed.
The window for installing the Projector
Station for Air Shot Version 2 appears.
6 To go on projecting the pictures, check
the [Start Air Shot v2 and connect to
Projector] check box and click [OK].
Notes
• If the above window does not appear,
click [MyComputer]-[USB_CD-ROM]-
[Dp_Inst].
• You cannot refer to the Operating
Instructions. See the Operating
Instructions from the CD-ROM.
With the check, the Projector Station for
Air Shot Version 2 starts up
automatically. Without the check, the
installer is completed.
3 Select [Projector Station for Air Shot
Version 2] and then click [Install].
When you are not going to project the
pictures, click [OK].
4 Install the software according to the
“wizard” within the installer.
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Installing from the CD-ROM
1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the
CD-ROM drive of the computer.
The application installation window
appears.
Follow the step 3 and following steps in
“Installing from the USB” on page 4.
Note
If the installation window does not appear
automatically, click [My Computer]-[CD-
ROM] - [Dp_Inst].
2 Press the eject button again.
The card pops out.
Preparing the Projector
Insert the supplied wireless LAN card into
the slot of the projector.
3 Remove the card.
Note
Before inserting or removing the card,
disconnect the power cord of the projector.
Inserting the card
Insert the card facing the right side towards
the front panel of the projector until it clicks.
Note
After the card is removed, press the eject
button. If the button remains popped out, it may
cause breakage of the button.
Notes
• Never use a wireless LAN card other than the
supplied one.
• When the projector is carried, remove the
card from the slot.
Removing the card
1 Press the eject button at the upper side
of the slot.
The eject button pops out.
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Wireless Connection
Connecting in the Simple
Mode
When the Simple Mode is selected in
automatic setup during installation, make
the following settings to connect the
computer and projector:
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43.2.60.123
Simple Mode
Serial number
Mode
Computer
IP address
Model name
Nick name (only
when specified)
Operations
guide
Icon
Icons representing wireless status:
being not connected
ad-hoc
infrastructure mode
/
/
/
status when no wireless card is
inserted
USB wireless LAN
module (supplied)
If Simple Mode is not set to [On]
Projector
See steps 4 and 5 of “Connecting in the
Manual Mode” on page 11 and select Simple
Mode.
To change the network channel for
Simple Mode
When the communication is poor, change
the network channel.
The default setting is [11]. See steps 4 and 5
of “Connecting in the Manual Mode” on
page 11 and set [Network Channel] to
another channel. The channel is selected
from among 1 to 11.
Wireless LAN card
(supplied)
Setting the projector
Notes
1 Insert the supplied wireless LAN card
into the slot of the projector.
• If the USB wireless LAN module is
connected to the computer, remove it before
setting.
• You may not be able to use some channels
according to the country/region.
• Follow the regulations of the country/region
where you use the unit.
2 Turn on the projector.
3 Press the AIR SHOT key on the
remote commander.
The home display of Air Shot Version 2
appears.
Check that [Simple Mode] is selected.
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Setting and connecting the
computer
Disconnecting the projector and
computer
Click the projector button to disconnect the
project from the computer.
To remove the USB wireless LAN module,
use [Safe to remove hardware] to stop the
device and then remove it.
1 Start the Projector Station for Air Shot
Version 2.
When it starts, the [
the task tray.
] icon appears in
When [Create Shortcut Icon into Startup
Folder.] is selected at installation, the
Projector Station for Air Shot Version 2
starts automatically.
When the projector you want to
connect cannot be found
Change the projector or add the projector to
be used. The changed or added projector
appears in the select list.
2 Make sure that the switch is set to
WIRELESS LAN and then connect
the USB wireless LAN module to the
USB terminal of the computer.
Setting
1 Click the [ ] icon in the task tray
The wireless setting is automatically
done. When [Connect Projector
automatically when starting application]
and select [Open].
The main window of Projector Station
for Air Shot Version 2 opens.
is selected in the [
Option Setting]
dialog box (page 17), the connectable
projector is searched and the image of
the computer is projected on the
searched projector.
3 When [Connect Projector automatically
when starting application] is not
selected, click the projector button to
connect it.
2 Click the [
] button of the main
window to open the [Option Setting]
dialog box.
The [Option Setting] dialog box is
opened when the computer is not
connected to the projector.
Projector button
For details of the [Option Setting] dialog
box, see page 17.
Note
It may take time to project an image due to the
computer.
3 Click the [Simple Mode Setting] tab.
The dialog box with a projector name
and serial number is displayed.
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When multiple projectors are
connected
4 When the projector to be used is listed,
select the projector and click the
[Select] button.
When the projector to be used is not
listed, click the [Add] button and enter
the serial number (seven-digit-number).
The projector is added to the list.
Notes
• Even when the setting to add a projector is
completed, the projector name is listed
“Unknown” until the projector has been
connected once.
• The serial number appears at the left bottom
of the Air Shot Version 2 home display.
• A maximum of 20 projectors can be
registered.
• External monitor signal of notebook type
computer may not be output when you use
Projector Station for Air Shot Version 2.
Names and Functions of the Main
Window
IP address My PC
Projector name
IP address
When one projector is connected
Computer name
Items
Functions
1[Simple
Mode] display
[Simple Mode] is highlighted
when the Air Shot Version 2 is
used in Simple Mode.
2
button
[Refresh] The projector list, connected
computer list, and connectable
computer list are refreshed
manually.
3
[Option The [Option Setting] window
Setting] button
for setting the Air Shot Version
2 is displayed. When the
computer is not connected to
the projector, you can display
the window.
4
button
[Help]
Air Shot Version 2 help topics
will be displayed.
5Scroll bar
The scroll bar is displayed
when more than 5 projectors
exist.
6[PC List]
buttons
When the
the connectable computer list is
displayed.
button is clicked,
When the
button is clicked,
the list is closed.
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Items
Functions
Items
Functions
7[Tool bar
select] button
When the button is clicked,
only the tool bar for the
projector control is displayed.
When the button is clicked,
the whole main window is
displayed.
qdProjector
control buttons
With the buttons, you can
operate the projector selected
on the controlled projector
select menu.When only one
projector is connected, the
projector will be operated.
8
button
[
Minimum] The Air Shot Version 2 main
window is reduced minimum.
[Picture Muting] button: Click
the button to clear the picture
temporally. Click it again to
display the picture.
9
button
[Close]
The Air Shot Version 2 main
window is closed.
0Projector
button
The icon of the connectable
projector, projector name (or
Nickname, if specified) and IP
address are displayed on the
button. Click the button to
connect to or disconnect from
the projector. By right-clicking
on the button and selecting
[Show Projector Web], the Web
display of the projector appears
on the computer.
[Freeze] button: Click the
button to stop the motion of the
picture. Click it again to restart
the picture.
[Input Select] button: Click the
button to select the input signal.
qaControlled
projector select operated by the projector
menu
Select the projector to be
[Power On/Standby] button:
Click to turn on the power of
the projector or set it in standby
mode.
control buttons. When only one
projector is connected, this
menu is not displayed.
qs Connected
computer
display
The icon, computer name, and
IP address of the computer
being connected to the projector
are displayed. The computer
name is changed in the [Option
Setting] window.When no
computer is connected to the
projector, this display does not
appear.
Connecting, disconnecting and
switching from the projector
1 Press the AIR SHOT key on the
remote commander.
The computer list appears.
2 Press M or m key on the remote
commander to select the computer,
and then press the ENTER key.
Appears when the computer is connected.
Yamada PC
Tanaka PC
Suzuki PC
Saito PC
(xxx. xxx. xx. x)
( xx. x. xx. xx )
(xxx. xxx. xx. x)
( xx. x. xx. xx )
(xxx. xxx. xx. x)
Sakuma PC
Connect PC?
Connecting PC:Yamada PC
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module (IEEE802.11b/g applicable
product).
Connecting in the Manual
Mode
Connecting to wireless LAN using
the wireless LAN access point
Connecting to several projectors at
the same time
Wireless LAN module
(supplied)
Wireless LAN card
Projector
(supplied)
Projector
Computer
USB
wireless
LAN module
*2
(supplied)
Projector
Access point*
Computer
Computer
Wireless LAN card
(supplied)
Projector*1
LAN
*
The available access point is the
IEEE802.11b/g applicable product.
Wireless LAN card (supplied)
Note
*1 A maximum of 5 projectors can be
connected at the same time.
For a LAN connection, consult the network
administrator.
Note
5 projectors may not be able to be
connected at the same time due to the
computer.
*2 You can also use a wireless LAN device
other than the supplied USB wireless LAN
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Setting up the projector
Using the software keyboard
When inputting characters or numbers, the
software keyboard is displayed.
1 Insert the supplied wireless LAN card
into the slot of the projector.
For details, see page 6.
1 Select a character with the v/V/B/b
buttons and then press the ENTER
key.
2 Turn on the projector.
The selected character is displayed at the
cursor position in the display column.
3 Press the AIR SHOT key on the
remote commander.
2 Repeat step 1 to input characters.
The home display of Air Shot Version 2
appears.
3 After you input the rest of the
characters, select [OK] with v/V/B/
b button and press the ENTER key.
4 Press the ENTER key.
The setting menu display appears.
Input characters are entered and the
software keyboard is closed.
Air Shot
Wireless Network
Network Mode:
Simple Mode
Manual Mode1
Manual Mode2
Manual Mode3
Manual Mode4
Manual Mode5
To delete the character locating one
space before the cursor
Select [Delete] with v/V/B/bbutton and
press the ENTER key.
Ad-hoc(Peer-to-peer)
AIRSHOT1000014
Network Name(SSID):
Network Authentication: Open
Data Encryption:
WEP
802.1x Authentication:
Disable
Internet Protocol(IP)
IP Address Setting:
IP Address:
Auto
To redo the input from the beginning
Select [Clear] with v/V/B/ b button and
press the ENTER key.
System Setup
Exit
Subnet Mask:
Default Gateway:
To enter a space
Select [Space] with v/V/B/b button and
press the ENTER key.
5 Click the desired [Manual Mode] and
then select [Setup] to set network
setting items.
Projector Setting Items
When the ENTER key is pressed in the home
display of Air Shot Version 2, the initial
display of Air Shot 2 setting menu appears.
In the initial display, you can switch the
mode to be used and change each mode
settings.
Air Shot
Wireless Network
Network Mode:
Simple Mode
Manual Mode1
Manual Mode2
Manual Mode3
Manual Mode4
Manual Mode5
Ad-hoc(Peer-to-peer)
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Network Name(SSID):
Network Authentication: Open
Data Encryption:
WEP
802.1x Authentication:
Disable
Internet Protocol(IP)
IP Address Setting:
IP Address:
Auto
System Setup
Exit
Subnet Mask:
Default Gateway:
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Setting each mode
In the initial display of the Air Shot 2 setting menu, the left edge of the mode currently used is
displayed in light blue. You can switch the mode to be used and change the mode name and
settings.
x Displaying the setting items menu (action menu)
The status appears in the right pane of the window.
Press the ENTER key to display the setting item menu (action menu).
Air Shot
Wireless Network
Network Mode:
Simple Mode
Manual Mode1
Manual Mode2
Manual Mode3
Manual Mode4
Manual Mode5
Ad-hoc(Peer-to-peer)
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Close
SSID):
Select
tication: Open
Status
n:
WEP
Setup
cation:
Disable
Rename
Internet Protocol(IP)
IP Address Setting:
IP Address:
Auto
System Setup
Exit
Subnet Mask:
Default Gateway:
Items
Functions
Close
Select
Closes the action menu.
Sets the selected mode effective.
Displays the status of the mode currently used.
Status (only for the mode
being used)
Setup
Displays the [Network Setting] window to change the mode
settings.
Rename (Manual Mode only) Renames the mode. You can input the maximum of 16 characters/
numbers.
x Displaying the mode status
When you select [Status] from the action menu, the status of the mode being used is displayed.
The status of each item appears in the right pane of the window.
Items
Display contents
Internet Protocol(IP)
Displays [IP Address Setting (Manual/Auto)], [IP Address],
[Subnet Mask], [Default Gateway], [Primary DNS], [Secondary
DNS], [DHCP Server], and [Lease Obtained]/[Lease Expires].
Wireless Network
Displays [Network Mode], [Network Name(SSID)], [Channel],
and [Received Level] (1% to 100%).
Connection Log
Card Information
Displays the connection log.
Displays the [Manufacture], [Card Name], and [Wireless
Standard] (802.11b, 802.11b/g), [MAC Address], [WPA Support]
of the wireless LAN card being used.
Close
Closes the [Network Status] window.
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x Changing the settings
When you select [Setup] from the action menu, the [Network Setting] window of the selected
mode is displayed, where [Internet Protocol(IP)], [Wireless Network], and [802.1x
Authentication] settings can be changed. Select the desired item and press the ENTER (or
right) key to activate its setting items. To input the desired value for the items, press the ENTER
(or right) key. You can return to the setting menu with the ENTER (or left) key. Click [OK] to
save the settings and return to the initial display of the Air Shot 2 setting menu. If you select
[Cancel], the settings will not be saved and the initial display of the Air Shot 2 appears.
*: Disabled in Simple Mode
Items
Functions
Internet Protocol(IP)*
Specify the [Internet Protocol(IP)] settings: [IP Address
Setting (Manual/Auto)], [IP Address], [Subnet Mask],
[Default Gateway], [Primary DNS], [Secondary DNS].
IP Address Setting
IP Address Setting: select [Auto(DHCP)] or
[Manual].When the [Manual] is selected, set [IP Address],
[Subnet Mask] and [Default Gateway].
IP Address
Set the IP address for the projector.
(1.0.0.0~223.255.255.255)
Subnet Mask
Default Gateway
Set the subnet mask for the projector.
(0.0.0.0~255.255.255.255)
Set the default gateway for the projector.
(1.0.0.0 ~223.255.255.255)
Primary DNS
Secondary DNS
Wireless Network
Set the primary DNS server. (1.0.0.0~223.255.255.255)
Set the secondary DNS server. (1.0.0.0~223.255.255.255)
Set in the [Wireless Network] window: [Network Mode],
[Network Name(SSID)], [Network Authentication], [Data
Encryption], [Key], and [Channel].
Network Mode*
Select [Ad-hoc(Peer-to-peer)] or [Wireless Access Point]
• Ad-hoc(Peer-to-peer): for wireless LAN connection
without the access point
• Wireless Access Point: for wireless LAN connection with
the access point
Network Name(SSID)*
Enter the same network name as that of the connected
computer or access point. A maximum of 32 characters/
numbers can be entered.
Network Authentication*
Data Encryption*
Select the network authentication system from among
[Open], [Shared], [WPA], and [WPA-PSK].
Select the data encryption system from among [WEP] or
[TKIP]. If the data encryption is not used, select [Disable].
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Items
Key*
Functions
When WEP is used for [Data Encryption], enter the WEP
key.
Enter the same key as that of the computer or access point.
The number of the characters/figures
• In case 64(40)bit ASCII: 5 characters/numbers/symbols
• In case 128(104)bit ASCII: 13 characters/numbers/
symbols
• In case 64(40)bit HEX: 10 numbers from 0 to 9/characters
from a to f
• In case 128(104)bit HEX: 26 numbers from 0 to 9/
characters from a to f
Note
When [64(40)bit ASCII] or [128(104)bit ASCII] is selected, the
capital and small letters are discriminated.
When WPA-PSK is used for [Network Authentication],
enter the key. Enter the same key as that of the access point.
The number of the characters/figures
• In case ASCII: 8 to 63 characters/numbers/symbols
• In case HEX: 64 numbers from 0 to 9/characters from a to
f
Channel
When [Ad-hoc(Peer-to-peer)] is selected in [Network
Mode], you can select from 1 to 11.
When [Wireless Access Point] is selected in [Network
Mode], [Auto] is selected automatically.
Notes
• If the USB wireless LAN module is connected to the computer,
remove it before setting.
• You may not be able to use some channel according to the
country/region.
802.1x Authentication*
802.1x Authentication
EAP Type
Enable or disable [802.1x Authentication] and specify [User
Name] and [Password].
Select [Enable] or [Disable] for the 802.1x Authentication
function.
The encryption system for the [802.1x Authentication] is
fixed to [PEAP (MS-CHAP v2)].
User Name
Enters the user name for authentication. (the maximum of
64 characters/numbers/symbols)
Password
Enter the password for authentication. (the maximum of 64
characters/numbers/symbols)
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Setting the System Setup
When [System Setup] is selected in the initial display of Air Shot 2 setting menu, the [System
Setup] window is displayed. Select the desired item and press the ENTER (or right) key to
activate its setting items. To input the desired value for the items, press the ENTER (or right)
key. You can return to the setting menu with the ENTER (or left) key. Click [OK] to save the
settings and return to the initial display of the Air Shot 2 setting menu. If you select [Cancel],
the settings will not be saved and the initial display of the Air Shot 2 appears.
Items
Functions
Air Shot
Input the [Nickname], [Group Name] and [Password] for
the projector.
Nickname
Enter the nickname proper to the projector with the
maximum of 24 characters/numbers/symbols.
Group Name*
Password*
Enter the group name who can connect to the projector with
8 characters/numbers/symbols.
Enter the password to connect to the projector with 32
characters/numbers/symbols.
Note
When you enter the Password, you need re-enter it for
confirmation.
Information
Displays the version of each function.
Displays the version only.
Air Shot Version
System Version
Displays the version only.
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Setting the computer
Using the [Option Setting]
Dialog Box
1 Click the [ ] icon in the task tray
and select [Open].
This is used for the settings of Projector
Station for Air Shot Version 2.
The main window of Projector Station
for Air Shot Version 2 opens.
Displaying the setting window of
Projector Station for Air Shot
Version 2
Click the [
] button in the main window
of Projector Station for Air Shot Version 2.
2 Click the [
] button of the main
window to open the [Basic Setting]
sheet of the [Option Setting] dialog
box.
3 Select the LAN module you use in
The [Option Setting] dialog box appears.
Manual Mode.
To use the supplied USB wireless LAN
module, uncheck [Use USB Wireless
LAN module as Simple Mode] and do
the wireless settings according to the
operating instructions of the supplied
USB wireless LAN module.
To use another LAN module, make the
wireless settings so that you can connect
to the projector.
When the computer is not connected to the
projector, the [Option Setting] dialog box is
opened.
Names and Functions of the tabs
on the [Option Setting] dialog box
For the details, click the [?] button on the
main window to display the online help.
Connecting/disconnecting the
projector and computer
[Basic Setting] tab
see “Disconnecting the projector and
computer” on page 8.
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The [Basic Setting] tab provides the basic
setting items.
[Simple Mode Setting] tab
The [Simple Mode Setting] tab provides the
settings on Simple Mode.
The [Profile Setting] tab provides the profile
settings for connecting to the projector when
[Manual Mode] is selected.
[Profile Setting] tab
[Connection Setting] tab
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Setting/Operating
via Web
You can check the information of the
projector from the computer or operate the
projector on the computer. Check the
connection and turn on the equipment.
Accessing from the Computer
You can access the Web page of the projector
by either of the following two ways.
Right-click the projector button in the
main window of Projector Station for
Air Shot Version 2 and click the
displayed [Show Projector Web].
The [Connection Setting] tab provides
detailed settings for connecting to the
projector.
[Others] tab
Start a browser of the computer
(Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher) and
enter the address “http://
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (IP address of the
projector)”.
The [Others] tab provides other settings.
Note
If the browser of your computer is set to
“Access the Internet using a proxy server,”
enter the IP address of the projector in the box
“Access the Internet without using a proxy
server” when you have access to the projector
from your computer.
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After access, the following display appears.
Operating the Projector on
the Computer (Control)
Click [Control].
You can control the projector on the
computer. The functions of each button
provide the same functions the button of the
identical name.
Confirming the State of
Projector Settings
(Information)
Click [Information].
You can confirm the current state of the
projector on the computer. You cannot
change the settings of the projector.
(In case of VPL-CX86)
Setting the Connecting Mode
Click [Air Shot].
You can switch the mode and set each mode.
To switch the model, select the desired mode
button and then click [Select].
To set each mode, select the desired mode
button and then click [Setup] to display the
Setup display of the mode.
Click the [Apply] button to reflect the
projector.
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Owner information
This information is used for the Mail Report
function.
Owner
Enter owner information.
Setting Up the Projector
Projector
Click [Setup].
Enter the location and lens type of the
projector.
The Setup menu dialog box appears.
You can set the Owner information,
Password, Date and Time, Mail Report, etc.
Click [Apply] in the lower part of each
window to update the projector to the data
input in each window.
Memo
Enter a memo, if required.
Setting the Date and Time
This setting is required for the Regular
Report function.
Time Zone
Select the region in which you are using the
projector.
Date/Time
Set the date and time.
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Time Server
Enter the address of the time server when the
time is set by a timer server.
Setting passwords for
“Administrator” and “User”
You can set passwords for each
“Administrator” and “User.”
The name of the “Administrator” account is
preset to “root” at the factory. It cannot be
changed.
Notes
x Report Timing field
• When you change the Password, input a new
password after deleting the Password
(*****) that was set.
• If you forget your password, consult with
qualified Sony personnel.
Regular Report
A report on the present status of the
projector, installation status, etc. of the
projector is periodically sent by e-mail.
Set the timing for sending the e-mail
messages as follows:
AT: Specify the time when e-mail is to be
sent. Select the hour from the drop-down
list.
Settings for the Mail Report
function
You can do the following with the Mail
Report function.
• Periodically report the installation status
of the projector, owner information, etc.
You can specify the transmission days and
times of e-mail messages (Regular report).
• Immediately report if any error occurs
with the projector (Error Report).
• Send warning e-mail messages when a
preset time for use of the projector lamp
has been reached (Lamp Reminder).
• Send warning e-mail messages when a
preset time for maintenance of the
projector has been reached (Maintenance
Reminder).
Every Week on Days: Select this check box
to send e-mail on the selected days every
week.
Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun: Specify
the days of the week when e-mail is to be
sent. You can check two or more days.
Every Month on Day: Select this check box
and select the day from the drop-down
list to send e-mail on a pre-defined day
every month. The Regular Report
contains the product information, owner
information, usage information (time)
for the projector, lamp mode, memos,
etc.
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x Maintenance Report
x Mail Form field
Lamp Reminder: Select this check box and
enter the limit for the number of hours
the projector lamp is to be used in the
text box. This information will be used
to send e-mail informing you that
replacement is required for the projector
lamp when the preset time has been
reached. You can specify a time between
1 and 9999 hours.
Maintenance Reminder: Select this check
box and enter the hours of use before
maintenance is required for the projector
in the text box. You can specify a time
between 1 and 99999 hours.
Select the e-mail message type from
“Standard” or “Simple.”
x Mail Account field
Mail Address
Type the appropriate e-mail address. You
can enter up to 64 characters.
Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP)
Type the address of the SMTP server. You
can enter up to 64 characters.
Requires Authentication
Select this check box when the
authentication is required for sending an e-
mail.
Requires the use of POP Authentication
before send e-mail (POP before
SMTP): Select this check box to arrange
for POP authentication to be performed
before connecting to the SMTP server.
Incoming Mail Server (POP3): Type the
address of the POP3 server.
The elapsed time is displayed in the
Elapsed Hours text box. Selecting the
RESET and clicking “Apply” will reset
the elapsed time to zero.
x Address field
E-mail Address
Account Name: Type the mail account.
Password: Type the mail password.
SMTP Authentication: Select this check
box to arrange for SMTP Authentication
to be performed before connecting the
SMTP server.
Account Name: Type the mail account.
Password: Type the mail password.
Send test mail: Select the Send check box,
then click “Apply” to send an e-mail
message as a test to confirm whether it is
sent to the specified addresses.
Enter the e-mail addresses to which you
want the e-mail messages to be sent in each
text box. The projector allows you to send e-
mail to 4 different addresses. You can enter
up to 64 characters for each address.
Report Timing
Regular: Select this check box to arrange
the sending of the Regular Report.
Maintenance: Select this check box to
arrange the sending of an e-mail
message that informs you of the number
of hours the projector lamp has been
used and the time when maintenance is
required for the projector.
Notes
If the following items have not been set or are
incorrectly set, an error message appears and
the test e-mail message is disabled:
• Address in the Address field.
Error: Select this check box to arrange the
sending of an error report if any problem
occurs with the projector.
• “Mail Address” and “Outgoing Mail Server
(SMTP)” in the Mail Account field.
For details on the mail settings, consult your
network administrator.
Notes
• Even if days are specified in the Report
Timing field, you still must select the
Regular check box to receive the Regular
Report. If the day preset in “Every Month on
Day” does not exist in the month, you will
receive the e-mail message on the last day of
the month.
x Check the contents of the mail
message
The contents of the e-mail message to be
sent appear.
• You cannot specify the day of the week or
day of the month if “Every Week on Days”
or “Every Month on Day” is not selected.
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Advanced setting
Click “Advanced Menu” to display the
Advertisement button, PJ Talk button and
SNMP button. These settings are mainly for
administrative use. For details, consult with
qualified Sony personnel.
Note
You cannot use the following characters to
enter the characters in the text box: “ ' ”, “ “ ”,
“ \ ”, “ & ”, “ < ”, “ > ”
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Troubleshooting
Symptom
Cause and Remedy
The computer is not displayed
in the PC list. (Projector)
• Projector Station for Air Shot Version 2 is not installed in the
computer nor started.
c Install it.
c Start Projector Station for Air Shot Version 2.
• The supplied wireless LAN card is not inserted into the slot
of the projector or a card other than the supplied one is
inserted.
c Insert the supplied wireless LAN card.
• The signal is extremely poor (the computer is distant from
the projector or there is an obstacle such as a concrete wall or
a steel partition/door between the computer and projector).
c Place the computer and projector near to each other or
ensure there is no such intervening obstacle.
• When the computer is connected to the projector using the
USB wireless LAN module, the USB wireless LAN module
is disconnected.
c Restart Windows and Projector Station for Air Shot Version
2 and connect the USB wireless LAN module.
Note
Before disconnecting the USB wireless LAN module, disconnect the
computer and projector.
In Simple Mode
• Simple Mode of the projector or computer (Projector Station
for Air Shot Version 2) is not set to [On].
c Set Simple Mode to [On].
• [Connected Projector] of the computer is not set to the
projector you want to connect.
c Add or select the projector to be connected by using
[Change Projector] of the computer.
In Manual Mode
• The wireless and network settings of the projector or
computer are not set correctly.
c Check that the Network settings are the same as those of the
connected equipment.
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Cause and Remedy
The computer and projector are • The projector is set to a picture muting.
connected in the main window
of Projector Station for Air
Shot Version 2 but the image
cannot be projected on the
projector.
c Press the PIC MUTING key on the remote commander to
release the muting.
• INPUT C (VPL-CX86) or INPUT B (VPL-CX76) is not
selected on the projector.
c Press the AIR SHOT key on the remote commander or
select INPUT C (VPL-CX86) or INPUT B (VPL-CX76)
using the INPUT button.
• [Memory Stick] is selected in INPUT C (VPL-CX86) or
INPUT B (VPL-CX76).
c Press the AIR SHOT key on the remote commander.
The image displayed on the
projector is different from that
of the computer.
• The following application software or screen saver may not
be transported correctly.
– Application software that uses DirectX
– Application software that plays back a movie
– Microsoft Office assistant
– Microsoft IME tool bar
– Tool tip displayed by mouse over
• [Set PC desktop to Projector resolution] in the [Option
Setting] - [Connection Setting] is unchecked and the image
of the computer is displayed in a higher resolution than the
XGA.
c An image on the projector is deteriorated when the
computer is set to a higher resolution than the XGA.
The image of one computer
cannot be projected on several
projectors.
• Simple Mode is selected.
c Set the projector and computer to Manual Mode and set the
network and wireless settings.
Note
Even when the computer, OS and wireless LAN device of the
recommended system are used, several computers may not be
connected.
The computer cannot access
the Web page of the projector.
• The projector is not displayed in the main window of
Projector Station for Air Shot Version 2.
c See “The computer is not displayed in the PC list.
(Projector)” on page 25.
• The browser of the computer is set to “Access the Internet
using a proxy server”.
c Set to “Access the Internet without using a proxy server”.
• The version of the browser is old.
c Use Internet Explorer version 5.0 or higher.
The mouse pointer displayed
on the projector is different
from that of the computer.
• [Track mouse shape] in the [Option Setting] - [Connection
Setting]-[Advanced] is not checked.
c Check [Track mouse shape].
Note
The shape of the mouse on the projector is displayed in black and
white.
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Symptom
Cause and Remedy
When the computer is
connected to the projector, the
mouse moves more slowly.
• The computer is logged on with other than administrator
privileges (Windows XP/2000 only).
c The mouse moves slowly when the computer is logged on
with other than administrator privileges.
• In the [Option Setting]-[Connection Setting] -[Advanced],
[Capture image with video acceralator "off"] is not checked.
c Check [Capture image with video acceralator "off"].
c Even when the computer, OS and wireless LAN device of
the recommended system are used, the mouse may move
slowly.
Messages on the Display
PC: Message displayed on the computer
PJ: Message displayed on the projector
Message
PC PJ Cause and Remedy
Now searching LAN
Module.
• The connectable LAN module within the PC is being
searched according to the priorities of the LAN modules
specified in the [Option Setting] window.
c If the message persists, check and set the LAN module
to be used for the Air Shot Version 2 in the [Option
Setting] window.
a
a
a
Waiting until the IP
address is set.
• The Air Shot Version 2 is waiting for the IP address to
be set for the LAN module.
c If this message persists, check the wireless and network
settings for the LAN module you use. If the
Auto(DHCP) is selected, it may take few minutes to set
the IP address.
No connectable Projector
has been found.
• Wireless transmission conditions are extremely bad.
c Place the projector close to the computer, or remove the
obstacles between the projector and computer.
• The projector with a different serial number from those
of the projector you want to connect is selected. (In the
Simple Mode)
c Check the serial number of the projector you want to
connect, and change the projector to be connected in
the [Simple Mode Setting] of the [Option Setting]
dialog box.
• The Wireless Network Setting of the projector is not
identical with those of the computer. (In the Manual
Mode).
c Check and re-set the Wireless Network Setting for both
the projector and computer.
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Message
PC PJ Cause and Remedy
Unable to configure
Simple Mode.
• Simple Mode Setting cannot be done successfully.
a
c Click the [Close] button to close the main window and
then open it and make the Simple Mode Setting.
c Remove and then insert the USB wireless LAN
module, and make Simple Mode Setting.
c Restart Windows, and then make Simple Mode Setting.
• The Windows IP Address Setting of the USB wireless
LAN module is not set to Auto(DHCP) (only when
Windows 98SE/Me in the Simple Mode is used).
c Set the Windows IP Address Setting of the USB
wireless LAN module into Auto(DHCP).
A projector using the
Simple Mode connection
is not registered.
• The projector to be connected in Simple Mode is not
registered.
c Click [Option Setting], [Simple Mode Setting] and
[Add], and then input the serial number of the projector
that you want to connect to register it.
a
a
Network communication
error.
• The computer is unable to perform proper network
communications.
c Restart Windows and start Air Shot Version 2.
c Check the setting of the USB wireless LAN module
used in the Air Shot Version 2.
Projector communication
error.
• Wireless transmission conditions are extremely bad.
c Place the projector close to the computer, or remove the
obstacles between the projector and computer.
a
a
Projector communication
password error.
• The password specified with the projector is not
identical with those specified with the computer.
c Set the same password to the computer as the projector
in the [Profile Setting] of the [Option Setting] dialog
box.
The Projector is busy.
Selected PC is busy.
• The projector you are trying to communicate is
performing turning on/off operations.
c After the projector operations are complete,
communicate it and turn it off again.
• The [Setting] window of the projector is open.
c Close the [Setting] window and then communicate it
and turn it off again.
a
a
a
• The computer you are trying to communicate is
performing turning on/off operations.
c After the computer operations are complete,
communicate it and turn it off again.
• The [Option Setting] window is open.
c Close the [Option Setting] window and then
communicate it and turn it off again.
Request for connection/
disconnection rejected.
• The [Option Setting] -[Connection Setting] - [When
Connection/Disconnection request is received] is set to
[Always No].
c Set it either to [Display Confirm Dialog] or [Always
Yes].
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Message
PC PJ Cause and Remedy
Projector connection
established already.
• The computer cannot communicate with the projector as
the other computer has already established
communications with the projector.
a
c After the projector is disconnected from the computer,
communicate with the projector again.
Selected PC exceeds
maximum number of
connection.
• You tried to connect more than 5 projectors to one
computer.
c Reduce the number of the connected projectors to 4 or
less and then connect it again. (The maximum of 5
projectors can be connected to one projector.)
a
Projector is stand-by.
• The projector you are trying to communicate is in the
standby mode.
c Turn on the projector and then try communicating it.
a
a
No response from
projector.
• The Air Shot Version 2 communications are blocked
because of the Firewall.
c Change the Firewall settings so that the Air Shot
Version 2 communications are not blocked.
• Wireless transmission conditions are extremely bad.
c Place the projector close to the computer, or remove the
obstacles between the projector and computer.
• The power cord of the projector is removed.
• The wireless card is removed from the projector.
c Check the projector status.
• While connecting to the projector by using the USB
wireless LAN module, the USB wireless LAN module
is removed.
c Restart Windows and start the Air Shot Version 2, and
then connect the USB wireless LAN module.
Unable to switch
resolution of PC desktop.
• When the screen resolution of the computer is not
identical with the projector LCD panel resolution, and
when the computer is connected to the projector with
[Set PC desktop to Projector resolution] of the [Option
Setting]-[Connection Setting] checked, the resolution
switching of the computer cannot be done successfully.
c If the message appears every time the computer is
connected to the projector, uncheck [Set PC desktop to
Projector resolution].
a
LAN Module with same
network address exists.
• The IP address on the same subnet mask which is used
by the Air Shot Version 2 LAN module has been
assigned to another LAN module.
c Check the IP Address Setting of the LAN module used
with the Air Shot Version 2 and that used in the
computer. Then change the settings so that their
network addresses are not identical.
a
a
USB Wireless LAN
Module disconnected
while connecting.
• While the computer is connected to the projector, the
USB wireless LAN module is removed.
c If the USB wireless LAN module is removed during
connection, the computer may become unable to
establish proper connection with the projector. To
remove the USB wireless LAN module, make sure to
disconnect the device.
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Message
PC PJ Cause and Remedy
System error/Quit Air
Shot v2
• Because of the lack of system resources in the computer,
you cannot start the Air Shot Version 2 properly.
a
c Restart Windows and start the Air Shot Version 2.
The same IP Address
already exists.
• The set IP address is already in use.
c Input a new IP address.
a
a
a
Wireless LAN Card not
inserted.
• The wireless LAN card is not inserted correctly into the
slot of the projector.
c Check the card direction and insert until it stops.
Incompatible Card
mounted.
• The supplied wireless LAN card is not used.
c Use the supplied wireless LAN card.
a
a
a
The setting is invalid.
• The setting in the setting menu is not valid.
c Check the displayed setting.
Cannot start the network.
• The network setting cannot be done.
c Check the setting in the setting menu.
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MAC Address
The individual address to be shared at the
factory when it is produced.
There is no other machine with the same
address and the address cannot be changed
by the user.
Technical Terms
Access point mode
The mode using the wireless access point in
a wireless LAN.
Ad-hoc(Peer-to-peer) mode
The mode not using the wireless access point
in a wireless LAN.
Projector Station for Air Shot Version
2
The application software to use Air Shot
Version 2. Install in the used computer.
Air Shot Version 2
The function to connect the computer and
the projector in wireless mode.
RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-
In User Service Server)
The server that provides user authenticator
to users and devices connected via network.
When connecting to the network in a system
where a WPA authentication server is
required, the system environments with a
RADIUS or other server is usually required.
Channel
Channel allotted to a wireless LAN to avoid
interference.
Some channels cannot be used according to
the country/region.
Default Gateway
This means a router address.
Simple Mode
The simple setting mode to connect the
projector and computer without the network
and wireless settings.
DHCP
The function to share the IP Address
automatically with the equipment connected
to the network. The DHCP server does not
share a fixed IP Address but shares the IP
Address with each equipment according to
the situation.
SSID (Service Set Identifier)
The data to recognize the equipment to be
connected in a wireless LAN.
Equipment with the same SSID can be
connected.
EPA (Extensible Authentication
Protocol)
A method adapted as an IEEE802.1x
authentication protocol. Although there are
various authentication systems, the unit
supports the PEAP (MS-CHAP v2).
Subnet Mask
A means of allocating an IP Address
according to the individual need.
TCP/IP
The protocol to use in a network.
Each computer on the internet uses TCP/IP
to communicate with any other computer
and this is used as the protocol for LAN.
IEEE 802.1x Authentication
The authentication system which generates
and transport dynamic encryption key. The
IEEE 802.1x Authentication utilizes an
authentication protocol called EAP and
external server called RADIUS.
TKIP (Temporary Key Integrity
Protocol)
Data encryption standards succeeding to the
WEP security system. The TKIP
automatically generates encryption key each
time a specific volume of data or time
expires. The TKIP’s dynamic changes in
encryption key makes decoding of
encryption key more difficult, improving
security.
IP Address
The address to recognize each connected
machine in the TCP/IP network.
LAN (Local Area Network)
The network to be used in a limited area such
as an office or home.
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WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)
The security system to communicate the
encrypted data.
Register the same key as that of the
connected computer to communicate.
WPA (Wi-FI Protected Access)
Security standards for wireless LAN. The
WPA supports the strong TKIP encryption
and the IEEE 802.1x Authentication.
Although the IEEE 802.1x Authentication
requires an authentication server, the WPA
provides two methods: one requiring an
authentication server and another where no
authenticator server is used.
WPA-PSK
Stands for the WPA method where no
authentication server is used. The system
authenticates wireless LAN terminals with a
shared key called PSK. By registering the
same key with the connected computers, you
can exchange data communications.
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