Operations From A Computer - Sony VPL-PX15 Manual De Instrucciones

Operations from a Computer

Operations from a Computer
Preparations
Before starting
x For VPL-PX15
Confirm that the INPUT-B FUNC. is set to ON in the
INSTALL SETTING menu.
x For VPL-FX50
Confirm that the INPUT-C FUNC. is set to ON in the
INSTALL SETTING menu.
x For VPL-FE110U/M
Confirm that the INPUT C/RS-232C/RS-422A select
switch is set to INPUT C.
Starting the browser for accessing the
projector
In order to control the projector from a computer, you
have to access the projector by starting the browser on
the computer. Suitable browsers are Internet Explorer
4.0 or later versions, and Netscape Navigator 4.5x or
4.7x version.
If your computer is equipped with Windows Me or
Windows XP and you use the Auto Projector Search
function, the following procedure is not necessary.
Access the projector by using the procedure described
in "Accessing the projector using the Auto Projector
Search function."
1
Turn on the projector.
2
Set the input to the projector to INPUT B (VPL-
PX15) or INPUT C (VPL-FX50 and VPL-
FE110U/M)
3
Switch on the computer.
4
Start the browser on the computer.
5
Enter the IP address of the projector.
Type "http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (for the IP address of
the projector)."
You can verify the IP address as it is displayed on
the task bar in the Network Projector window.
The Application Select window appears.
When the password is set for the projector, the
password setting dialog box appears. Enter the
Name and Password for User.
20
(GB)
For information on the Application Select window, see
"Names and functions of the Application Select
window."
Operations that follow the above steps are shown
on pages 21 (GB) to 31 (GB).
Notes
• Do not have access to the projector from two or more
computers simultaneously.
• 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.
• The computer may not accept the password for the
projector, depending on the version of the browser. In
this case, restart the browser.
• If the browser on a computer exits without closing the
application, the projector automatically returns to the
initial Network Projector window after about 30
seconds. In this case, restart the browser.
Accessing the projector using the Auto
Projector Search function
When you are using a computer equipped with
Windows Me or Windows XP, you can access the
projector without starting the browser on the computer.
Note
It is necessary to add the Universal Plug and Play
component on the computer to use the Auto Projector
Search function. Click Control Panel, then select Add/
Remove Programs.
Click the service manager icon [ ] on the task bar of
the projector to display the control window. In the
control window, press B to use once or set the start-up
mode of the property to Auto to use thereafter.
1
Double-click the My Network icon.
2
Double-click the projector icon.
The Application Select window appears.
When the password is set for the projector, the
password setting dialog box appears. Enter the
Name and Password for User.