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Projector
8755N/8928/8929W
8930/8931W/8937
User's Manual (detailed)
Network Guide
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This manual is intended to explain only the network function. For proper use of this
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Features
This projector has the network function that brings
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Contents Contents & Caution .......................................................................................... 4 1. Connection to the network ...................................................... 5 1.1 System requirements ................................................................................. 5 1.1.1 Required equipment preparation ..................................................................................... 5 1.1.2 Hardware and software requirement for computer ..
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Contents & 6. Network Bridge Function ....................................................... 52 6.1 Connecting devices .................................................................................. 52 6.2 Communication setup ............................................................................... 53 6.3 Communication port ................................................................................. 53 6.4 Transmission method ..................................................
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Caution Caution To use the wireless network function of this projector, the designated USB wire- less adapter that is sold as an option is required. For precautions according to the standards and laws, refer to the documents that come with the adapter. [Restriction on plugging and unplugging the USB wireless adapter] Before you insert or pull out the USB wireless adapter from the projector, turn off the power of the projector and pull out the power cord’s plug from the outlet. Do not touch th
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1. Connection to the network 1. Connection to the network 1.1 System requirements 1.1.1 Required equipment preparation The following equipments are required to connect the projector to your computer through the network. ■ Common The projector: 1 unit, Computer : minimum 1 set ■ Depending on how you want to connect 1) For the wired connection *1 LAN cable (CAT-5 or greater): 1 piece 2) For the wireless connection *2 - Projector side IEEE802.11b/g/n USB wireless adapter (optio
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1. Connection to the network 1.1 System requirements (continued) NOTE • The network communication control is disabled while the projector is in standby mode if the STANDBY MODE item is set to SAVING. Please connect the network communication to the projector after setting the STANDBY MODE to NORMAL. ( &SETUP menu in the Operating Guide) • You can get the latest version of the applications for the network functions of the projector and the latest information for this product from the Hitachi w
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1. Connection to the network 1.2 Manual network connection setting - Wired LAN - This section explains how to set it up manually. 1.2.1 Equipments connection Connect the projector and a computer with a LAN cable. * Before connecting with an existing network, contact the network administrator. Next, check the following computer settings. 1.2.2 Network settings ® This is an explanation of network connection settings for Windows 7. ® 1) Log on to Windows 7 as administrator authority. Administrat
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1. Connection to the network 1.2 Manual network connection setting - Wired LAN - (continued) 5) Right-click "Local Area Connection" to open the menu, and select "Properties". 6) Select "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)" and click [Properties]. 7) Select "Use the following IP address" and configure the IP address, Subnet mask and Default gateway for the computer accordingly. If a DHCP server exists in the network, you can select "Obtain an IP address automatically" and the IP addre
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1. Connection to the network 1.2 Manual network connection setting - Wired LAN - (continued) [About IP address] ■ Setting manually The Network address portion of the IP address setting on your computer must be the same as the setting on the projector. Also, the entire IP address on the computer must not overlap with that of the other devices on the same network, including the projector. For example The projector’s settings are as follows. IP address: 192.168.1.254 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
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1. Connection to the network 1.2 Manual network connection setting - Wired LAN - (continued) 1.2.3 “Internet Option” setting 1) Click “Internet Options” in “Network and Sharing Center” window to open “Internet Properties” window. 2) Click “Connections” tab and then click [LAN settings] button to open “Local Area Network (LAN) Settings”. 3) Uncheck all boxes in “Local Area Network (LAN) Settings” window. After setting is complete, click [OK] to close the window. 10
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1. Connection to the network 1.3 Manual network connection setting - Wireless LAN - Using the designated USB wireless adapter (option) on the projector enables the projector and computer to communicate in both the Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure modes. This section is intended to explain how to set up wireless LAN connection manually. 1.3.1 Preparation for wireless LAN connection Fig. 1.3.1.a Without an access point communication (Ad-Hoc) Fig. 1.3.1.b With an access point communication (Infra
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1. Connection to the network 1.3 Manual network connection setting - Wireless LAN - (continued) 1.3.2 Wireless LAN connection set up ® Using wireless LAN utility for Windows 7 standard. Wireless LAN initial settings for the projector is as follows. Connection Control : Ad-Hoc SSID : wireless Channel : 1 Encryption rating : None IP address : 192.168.10.254 * You can change these settings via a web browser on your computer or from the menu of the projector. Refer to the item 3.1.3 Network
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1. Connection to the network 1.3 Manual network connection setting - Wireless LAN - (continued) 4) Select "Use the following IP address" and configure the IP address, Subnet mask and Default gateway for the computer accordingly. After setting is complete, click [OK] to close the window. [About IP address] The Network address portion of the IP address setting on your computer must be the same as the setting on the projector. Also, the entire IP address on the computer must not overlap with
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1. Connection to the network 1.3 Manual network connection setting - Wireless LAN - (continued) 5) Right-click "Wireless Network Connection" to open the menu, and select "Connect / Disconnect". 6) From the connectable wireless networks, select the SSID of the projector (set to "wireless" by default), and click [Connect]. If you have enabled encryption, a window asking for input of the encryption key will be displayed. Input the preset key. 7) After connection is established, "Connected" wi
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2. Network Presentation 2. Network Presentation The projector can display or play back the computer screen images and audio data that are transmitted through the network. This Network Presentation feature helps you to smoothly make your presentations and conduct conferences. Wireless LAN Wired LAN To use Network Presentation, an exclusive application, "LiveViewer" is required. It can be installed from the bundled application CD. You can also download the latest version and relevant informati
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3. Web Control 3. Web Control You can adjust or control the projector via a network from a web browser on a computer that is connected to the same network. ® NOTE • Internet Explorer 6.0 or later is required. ® • If JavaScript is disabled in your web browser configuration, you must enable ® JavaScript in order to use the projector web pages properly. See the Help files ® for your web browser for details on how to enable JavaScript . • It is recommended that all web browser updates are install
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3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control 3.1.1 Logon To use the Projector Web Control function, you need to logon with your user name and password. Below are the factory default settings for user name and password. Logon window User name Password Administrator Enter your user name and password, and then click the [OK]. If you logon successfully, the screen below will be displayed. Main menu Click the desired operation or configuration item on the main menu. NOTE • The language used o
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3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control (continued) 3.1.2 Network Information Displays the projector’s current network configuration settings. Item Description Displays information common to both wireless and wired Common Information LAN. Projector Name Displays the projector name settings. Wireless Information Displays the current settings of wireless LAN. Mode Displays the mode of wireless LAN communication. DHCP Displays the DHCP setting. IP Address Displays the IP address. Subnet Mask Dis
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3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control (continued) 3.1.3 Network Settings Displays and configures network settings. Item Description Common Setup Displays information common to both wireless and wired LAN. Configures the name of the projector. The length of the Projector Name can be up to 64 alphanumeric characters. Only alphabets, numbers and Projector Name following symbols can be used. !"#$%&'()*+,-./:;<=>?@[\]^_`{|}~ and space. Particular projector name is pre-assigned by default. Co
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3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control - Network Settings (continued) Item Description Wireless Setup Configures the wireless LAN settings. Mode Select AD-HOC" or Infrastructure". " " IP Configuration Configures network settings. DHCP ON Enables DHCP. DHCP OFF Disables DHCP. IP Address Configures the IP address when DHCP is disabled. Subnet Mask Configures the subnet mask when DHCP is disabled. Default Configures the default gateway when DHCP is disabled. Gateway DNS Server Address Configures
