Canon REALiS SX80 Mark II D User manual

Projector Monitoring Software
Ver. 1.0.0
User’s Manual
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Introduction
"Projector Monitoring Software" (hereafter referred to as "this software") is a software that uniformly
manages network-connected compliant Canon Projectors, via network. Operating conditions and
maintenance information of up to 253 projectors can be monitored and managed.
This manual describes the introduction of this software, and its routine operation.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows XP, Windows Vista and .NET Framework are registered trademarks•
or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 • Introduction.................................................................................................. 3
1.1 Introduction Process.....................................................................................3
1.2 System Requirements ...................................................................................4
1.3 Installing the Software ..................................................................................4
1.4 Conguring the Network Settings of the Software..................................... 5
1.4.1 Starting the Software ......................................................................... 5
1.4.2 ConguringtheDiscoverySettings.................................................... 5
1.4.3 ConguringthePollingIntervalSettings..........................................10
CHAPTER 2 • Routine Operation ..................................................................................... 11
2.1 Running the Software.................................................................................. 11
2.2 Exiting the Software .................................................................................... 11
2.3 Main Screen.................................................................................................. 12
2.4 Using the Projector Group List ..................................................................13
2.4.1 About Projector Groups ................................................................... 13
2.4.2 Creating a Projector Group..............................................................13
2.4.3 Changing Projector Group Settings .................................................15
2.4.4 DeletingaProjectorGroup ..............................................................16
2.5 Using the Projector List .............................................................................. 17
2.5.1 ConrmingtheStatusofaProjector................................................17
2.5.2 Entering Comments ......................................................................... 18
2.5.3 DisplayingtheProjectorSettingsdialog ..........................................19
2.5.4 Setting the Projector List.................................................................. 19
2.5.5 DiscoveringProjectors.....................................................................20
2.5.6 RefreshingProjectorInformation .....................................................20
2.5.7 Setting the Protocol of a Projector ...................................................21
CHAPTER 3 • Appendix.....................................................................................................22
3.1 Troubleshooting...........................................................................................22
3.2 WUX10 Usage Precaution ...........................................................................24
3.3 LV Series Projectors Usage Precaution ....................................................24
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CHAPTER1•Introduction
IntroductionCHAPTER 1
Introduction Process1.1
Prepare for introduction of this software as shown below.
1 Preparing an administrative
computer
Prepare an administrative computer that is
connected to a network. Projectors connected to
the local area network can be managed.
Ifthe networkismanagedunderasubnet,
network settings on the administrative computer
mustbeconguredtogainaccesstothetarget
projector. Contact the system administrator for
details.
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2 Preparing the Projector Connect a projector for management to the
network,and configureits networksettings. In
addition,youmustconguretheSNMPsettings
of the projector when using SNMP protocol. For
proceduresonconguringtheprojector,seethe
instruction manual that came with the projector.
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3 Installing the Software Installthis softwareontotheadministrative
computer.
(see p. 4, 1.3 Installing the Software)
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4 Conguring Network
Settings of the Software
Configure the protocol settings and the polling
interval settings for discovery.
(see p. 5, 1.4 Conguring the Network Settings
of the Software)
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System Requirements1.2
To install this software on a computer, following requirements must be met.
Category Essential Requirements
OS Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 or later,
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate
Supported Languages Japanese, English
CPU IntelPentium42.4GHzorbetter
Memory 1 GB or more
Display XGA or more
.NET Framework Windows XP: .NET Framework 2.0 SP1 or more
Windows Vista : .NET Framework 3.0 or more
Installing the Software1.3
Installthis softwarewith thefollowing procedures.Youmust haveauthorization asa
Computer Administrator to install programs.
Run the installer for this software.
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Follow the instructions provided by the installer to proceed with the installation.
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Duringinstallation, besure toregister thissoftware inWindows Firewallto allow
communication with the projector. Click [OK] if the following dialog displays.
Note
If.NETFramework versionerrordisplays,stoptheinstallation.Install-
the latest version of .NET Framework using Windows Update, and then
reinstall this software.
To uninstall this software, click the Windows [Start] menu, select [Control-
Panel], and [Add or Remove Programs]. Select the name of this software in
the list, and click [Remove].
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Conguring the Network Settings of the Software1.4
Wheninstallationofthissoftwareiscomplete,runthesoftwareandcongurethediscovery
settings of the network for discovery.
Starting the Software1.4.1
Click the Windows [Start] menu and select [All Programs], followed by
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[Projector Monitoring Software] and [Projector Monitoring Software].
Main screen of this software will display.
Conguring the Discovery Settings1.4.2
Congurethenetworkrangefordiscoveringprojectors.Methodsvarydependingon"SNMP
V1/V2c/V3"and"LVSeries".Congureeachprotocolsrespectively.
For SNMP V1/V2c/V3■
When using "SNMP V1" / "SNMP V2c" / "SNMP V3", you can specify a broadcast address or
IPaddressrangefordiscovery.Selectaprotocoltypeandconguretherangefordiscovery.
CongureSNMPV1/V2c/V3withthefollowingprocedures.Congurationcanbedonewith
the same procedures. SNMP V3 is used in this example.
From[Discoverysettings]ofthe[Option]menu,selectanameofprotocol
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([SNMPV1]/[SNMPV2c]/[SNMPV3])tocongure.
[Discoverysettings]dialogwilldisplay.
Place a checkmark in [Enable (Protocol Name)].
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Remove a checkmark if protocol is not used for discovery.
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Tocongureabroadcastaddress,selectthe[Broadcast]tabandclickthe[New]
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button.
[Specify broadcast discovery settings] dialog will display.
Note
As default, broadcast settings configured on the network card of the-
administrative computer will display in the discovery range list.
Complete the dialog with necessary information and click the [OK] button.
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Category Description
Broadcast address Enter a broadcast address of the network to discover in "XXX.
XXX.XXX.XXX" form.
Community Name Enter a community name within 15 one-byte alphanumeric
characters and symbols.
Timeout Enter a number of seconds to time out, from 1 to 9.
Password
(SNMP V3 only)
Enter a password within 8 to 15 one-byte alphanumeric
characters and symbols.
Enable encryption
(SNMP V3 only)
Place a checkmark if encrypted. Remove a checkmark if not.
TospecifyanIPaddressrange,selectthe[IPaddressranges]tabandclick
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the [New] button.
[SpecifyIPaddressrange]dialogwilldisplay.
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Complete the dialog with necessary information and click the [OK] button.
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Category Description
First address EnterafirstIPaddressintherangefordiscovery,in"XXX.
XXX.XXX.XXX" form.
Last address EnteralastIPaddressintherangefordiscovery,in"XXX.XXX.
XXX.XXX" form.
Community name Enter a community name within 15 alphanumeric characters
and symbols.
Timeout Enter a number of seconds to time out, from 1 to 9.
Password
(SNMP V3 only)
Enter a password within 8 to 15 one-byte alphanumeric
characters and symbols.
Enable encryption
(SNMP V3 only)
Place a checkmark if encrypted. Remove a checkmark if not.
Note
An error message will appear and settings will not be registered if a value-
ofanentryisinvalidorinsufcient.Correctitasrequired.
Entries will be cancelled if [X] (Close) or [Cancel] button is clicked before-
clicking the [OK] button.
To change a discovery range, select an item from the discovery range list-
andclickthe[Edit]buttontorecongurethesettings.
To delete an unnecessary discovery range, select an item from the-
discoveryrangelistandclick[Delete].
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For LV Series■
WhenusingLVseries,specifyanIPaddressoftheprojectorfordiscovery.
Note
WithLVseries,youcannotdiscoverusingbroadcastaddresses orIP-
address ranges.
WithLVseries,itisrecommendedtouseafixed IPaddressfor the-
projector.IfDHCPisconguredtoautomaticallyassignIPaddresses,you
willneedtorecongurethis softwareeverytimethe projector'sIPaddress
changes.
CongureLVserieswiththefollowingprocedures.
From[Discoverysetting]ofthe[Option]menu,select[LVseries]tocongure.
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[Discoverysettings]dialogwilldisplay.
Place a checkmark in [Enable LV series].
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Remove a checkmark if it is not used for discovery.
Selectthe[IPaddress]tabandclickthe[New]button.
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[SpecifyIPaddress]dialogwilldisplay.
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Complete the dialog with necessary information and click the [OK] button.
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Category Description
IPaddress EnteranIPaddressoftheprojector,in"XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX"form.
Port number Enteraportnumbertobeused,inone-bytenumbers.Default
value is set to "7142."
Timeout Enter a number of seconds to time out, from 1 to 9.
Note
An error message will appear and settings will not be registered if a value-
ofanentryisinvalidorinsufcient.Correctitasrequired.
Entries will be cancelled if [X] (Close) or [Cancel] button is clicked before-
clicking the [OK] button.
TochangeanIPaddress,selectanitemfromthediscoveryrangelistand-
clickthe[Edit]buttontorecongurethesettings.
TodeleteanunnecessaryIPaddress,selectanitemfromthediscovery-
rangelistandclick[Delete].
Projectorsmay doublydisplaywhentheIPaddressofaprojectoris-
changed.Inthiscase,deletetheprojectorwithanoldIPaddress.
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Conguring the Polling Interval Settings1.4.3
Defaultpolling intervalforthissoftwareissetto"Notspecied"fordiscovering projectors,
and "1 hour" for receiving status of the projector.
Change the polling interval with the following procedures.
Select [Polling interval settings] from the [Option] menu.
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[Polling interval settings] dialog will display.
Select a polling interval from the pop-up menu beside [Get projector status
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every]and[Discoverprojectorevery],andclick[OK].
Category Description
Get projector
status every
Select a polling interval from "10 minutes/15 minutes/30 minutes/1
hour/Notspecified",forreceivingstatusoftheprojector.If"Not
specied"ischosen,pollmanuallywith[Refreshprojectorstatus]
from the [View] menu.
Discover
projector every
Select a polling interval from "1 hour/2 hour/3 hour/6 hour/12
hour/24hour/Notspecied",fordiscoveringnewprojectors. If"Not
specied"ischosen,pollmanuallywith[Discoverprojector]fromthe
[View] menu.
Note
Settings will be cancelled if [X] (Close) or [Cancel] button is clicked before-
clicking the [OK] button.
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