Christie LHD700 User manual

LHD700
Network Set-up & Operation
USER MANUAL
020-000446-01

Wired Setting
Projector Set-up and Operation
Network Set-up and Operation
This is the manual for the Network function.
Read this manual thoroughly to operate the Network function.
First, read the user's manual of the projector to understand the basic
operation of the projector and the safety instructions.
The safety instructions in the user's manuals should be followed strictly.
User Manual
for LHD700

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Compliance
Federal Communications Commission Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful inter-
ference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residen-
tial area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise
specified in the instructions. If such changes or modifications should be made,
you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.
WARNING
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause
radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.

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Safety instructions
CAUTION IN USING THE PROJECTOR VIA NETWORKS
●When you find a problem with the projector, remove the power cable
immediately and inspect the unit. Using the projector with failure may cause
fire or other accidents.
●If you remotely use the projector via networks, carry out a safety check regularly
and take particular care to its environment. Incorrect installation may cause fire
or other accidents.
CAUTION IN USING NETWORK FUNCTION
●We assume no responsibility for the loss or damage of data, or damage of the
computer caused by using this projector. Making back-up copies of valuable
data in your computer is recommended.

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Compliance....................................................................................................................................................................................2
Safety instructions.....................................................................................................................................................................3
Table of contents........................................................................................................................................................................4
Chapter 1 Preparation ................................................................................................5
Features...................................................................................................................................................................................6
Required operating environment for computers ........................................................................................7
Network specifications of the projector............................................................................................................7
Flow of installation...........................................................................................................................................................9
Notice about installing Software CD-ROM.....................................................................................9
Chapter 2 Setup Procedures..................................................................................11
Connecting to the LAN line.................................................................................................................................... 12
Network configuration............................................................................................................................................... 12
Network PIN code ......................................................................................................................................................... 14
Network information...................................................................................................................................................14
AMX D. D. ............................................................................................................................................................................ 15
Network factory default............................................................................................................................................ 15
Wired LAN factory default settings.................................................................................................................... 16
Chapter 3 Basic Setting and Operation............................................................. 17
Login the setting page of the projector.........................................................................................................18
[1] Enter the IP address..............................................................................................................................18
[2] Login..............................................................................................................................................................18
[3] Display of main setting page.........................................................................................................19
How to use the setting page .................................................................................................................................20
Initial setting .....................................................................................................................................................................22
Network PIN code setting.......................................................................................................................23
Network configuration...............................................................................................................................................24
E-mail setting ...................................................................................................................................................................26
Examples: Type and contents of alert mail ..................................................................................29
SNMP setting....................................................................................................................................................................30
Chapter 4 Controlling the Projector ................................................................... 33
Power control and status check...........................................................................................................................34
Control..................................................................................................................................................................................36
Input .....................................................................................................................................................................36
System .................................................................................................................................................................37
Image adjustment........................................................................................................................................38
PC adjustment.................................................................................................................................................................39
Setting up the projector ...........................................................................................................................................40
Screen setting ...............................................................................................................................................40
Lens adjustment............................................................................................................................................41
Setting 1.............................................................................................................................................................42
Setting 2.............................................................................................................................................................42
Setting 3.............................................................................................................................................................43
Information........................................................................................................................................................................44
Chapter 5 Appendix ................................................................................................ 47
Examples of connection ...........................................................................................................................................48
Use of telnet......................................................................................................................................................................50
Web browser setting...................................................................................................................................................52
Examples: OS/Browsers .............................................................................................................................................53
Q&A........................................................................................................................................................................................57
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Chapter 1
Preparation
Describes features and operating environment of this projector.

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Features
E-Mail Alert function (+p.26)
The projector sends mes-
sages to the registered e-mail
addresses when a lamp abnor-
mality or power failure occurs
with the projector. This mes-
sage describes how to solve the
cause of the problems. You can
take efficient action for quick
recovery.
PC4PC3 PC6
PC5
PC1 PC2
Yo u’ve got
Mail.
PJ2 PJ1
Web Management function (+p.33)
With this function, you can
monitor projector functions
such as power status, lamp
status, input mode, signal
condition, lamp-use time, etc.
through the network by using
the web browser installed on
your computer.
PC4PC3 PC6
PC5
PC1 PC2
Turn ON PJ 2
PJ2 PJ1
SNMP Agent function (+p.30)
To send the information of the projector to the SNMP manager. Enables you to manage
the projector condition with the supplied SNMP manager software.
SNMP Manager function
A function to manage the
condition of projectors in the
network by using the SNMP
protocol. The managing
computer needs to provide
an SNMP managing software.
Refer to the user's manual of
the "PJ Network Manager"
supplied separately for further
details.
PC6
PC4
PJ2 PJ3 PJ4
PC5
PJ1
You received
a Trap.
SNMP Manager
Trap
Trap

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Features
Operating System
Windows 2000, Windows XP (32bit version),
Windows Vista (32bit version), Windows 7 (32bit version)
Mac OS X v 10.4 or 10.5
Computer environment
Recommended CPU
Windows: Pentium III 900MHz or more
Macintosh : 800 MHz PowerPC G4 or faster,or 1.8 GHz Intel Core
Processor or faster
Memory
Windows : 64MB (Minimum)/ 128MB or more (Recommended)
128MB or more for Windows XP
1GB or more for Windows Vista or Windows 7
Macintosh : 256MB or more (512MB is recommended)
Free disk space 100MB or more
Drive equipment CD-ROM drive
Display settings
Support one of following resolutions;
VGA (640 x 480), SVGA(800 x 600), XGA(1,024 x 768) Number of col-
ors: Either of 16 bit (65,536 color 24/32 bit (16.77 million colors))
Network card The computer must provide a 10Base-T or 100Base-TX network
card.
Web Browser*
Internet Explorer version 6.0, 7.0 or 8.0
Netscape Navigator version 7.1 or 9.0
Safari 3.1
* Used to control and set up the projector. The layout of pages in
the browser may slightly differ from each type of application or
operating system you use.
Recommended Internet
Mailer*
- Microsoft Outlook - Microsoft Outlook Express
- Netscape Mail
* Required the internet e-mail application software to receive an
e-mail alert sent from this projector. If you do not use the func-
tion E-mail Alert, this application is not required.
Required operating environment for computers
When operating the projector via networks, computers should meet the operating envi-
ronment below.
LAN Terminal
Data communication standards 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T compatible
Physical layer 10Base-T
Protocol TCP/IP
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Notice
Expression/Abbreviation
The OS of the computer and the Web browser described in this manual are Windows XP
Professional and Internet Explorer 6.0. In case of another OS or Web browser, some instruc-
tion procedures may differ from the actual operation depending on your computer envi-
ronment.
Use of this manual
This manual does not provide the detailed description of basic operation and functions
for computer, web browser, projector and network. For instructions about each piece of
equipment or application software, please refer to the respective manual.
Trademarks
Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows
2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and other countries. Internet Explorer is a registered
trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Netscape Navigator and Netscape Communicator are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Netscape Communications Corporation. JavaScript
is a registered trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc. in the USA and other countries. PowerPC
is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation. Intel Core is a registered trademark of Intel
Corporation in the USA and other countries.
Other product or brand names in this manual are registered trademarks or trademarks of
their respective owners.
* Unauthorized use of a part or whole of the contents in this manual is prohibited.
* The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
Cabling Between the Projector and a Hub or computer*1
Use an appropriate cable when connecting the projector and a hub or computer.
Connection Ethernet cable type Max. cable length
Projector - Hub STP straight-through category 5 *2cable 100m (328feet)
Projector - Computer STP crossover category 5*2cable 100m (328feet)
*1 There may be other limitations depending on your network environment or LAN specification.
Please consult your network administrator for further details.
*2 Cable category indicates cable quality.

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Flow of installation
Flow of installation
To use the projector via the networks, follow the setup procedures below.
STEP 1 Connect the LAN and set the configuration.
STEP 2 Network Configuration has completed.
Decide depending on the LAN environment.
➔“2. Setup Procedures”(pp.11–16).
Detailed LAN configurations need to be done with a browser later.
First, complete the Wired LAN connection between computers and projec-
tors, then start browser configurations.
➔“3. Basic setting and operation” (pp.17–31).
Follow each chapter to operate the projector.
■Operate and manage the projector ➔“4. Controlling the projector”(pp.33-45)
➔“Power Control and status check”(p.34)
➔“Control”(p.36)
➔“PC adjustment” (p.39)
➔“Setting up the projector”(p.40)
➔“Information” (p.44)
Install the software recorded in CD-ROM on each computer which will be
operated. Refer to the user's manual of PJ Network Manager.
STEP 3 Install the Software on computers.
Notice about installing Software CD-ROM
It is available for controlling and setting of the projector by using the web browser without
installing any software. So it is not required to install the software into your computer.
For PJ Network Manager function, it is required to install the software. Please see the user's
manual of "PJ Network Manager Function".

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Chapter 2
Setup Procedures
2
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Chapter 2 Setup Procedures
Setting Procedure
Setting procedures and contents differ depending on the LAN installation location.
When installing, consult your system administrator to set up the LAN appropriately.
Connect the LAN cable to the LAN connection terminal of the projector.
Network configuration
Set the Wired LAN network through the projector menu. Detailed network settings will be
made with browser. Refer to “3. Basic setting and operation” (p.17-31). First, complete the
settings described in this chapter before performing steps in “3. Basic setting and opera-
tion.”
1. Select “Network” in the Network menu, and press Point 8or SELECT button.
2. Select "On" with the Point ed buttons, and the press SELECT button. Then the Menu
will disappear, the “Please wait...” message will appear, and switching operation will start.
Switching will take a while and the projector’s LINK/ACT Lamp will be on or blink, and
after completing the operation, the “Please wait...” message will disappear.
Connecting to the LAN line
LAN Cable
LAN Connection Terminal
LINK Lamp (Green)
Light green when the
projector is connected to
the network correctly.
ACT Lamp (Orange)
Blink orange when the
projector is sending or
receiving the data.
* Please use a shielded LAN cable.

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*1 Set "On" only when the DHCP server is available on your network environment.
*2 Set [255.255.255.255] if the network does not provide the gateway (router).
*3 Set [255.255.255.255] if you do not use the function E-mail alert.
3. Select "Network setting" in the Network menu and press SELECT button, and then the
LAN setting screen will appear and selected LAN settings will be displayed. Adjust each
item to the setting environment. Consult your system administrator about the detailed
settings.
Press SELECT button in a row where you want to adjust, and adjust the figures with the
Point ed buttons and move among the items with the Point 7 8 buttons, and then
press SELECT button to fix. Move to the next row with the Point ed buttons to adjust.
4. After completing all the settings, select “Set” and press SELECT button. Now, all
procedures have been done. To cancel the adjusted settings, select "Cancel" and press
SELECT button.
You can confirm the LAN settings you have made from “Network information” (p.14). In
such cases that the LAN cannot be connected, see this screen.
Network setting
DHCP: On
Item Description
DHCP....................Sets DHCP function On or Off. When you setup the network setting manually, select
"Off". When it is set On, IP address, Subnet, Gateway and DNS are automatically set
according to your network environment *1.
IP address .............Sets IP address of the projector
Subnet ....................Sets Subnet mask. Normally sets 255.255.255.0
Gateway*2.............Sets IP address of the default gateway (Router)
DNS*3.......................Sets IP address of the DNS server.
DHCP: Off
Network configuration
* The numerical value is a setting example.

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Chapter 2 Setup Procedures
The Network PIN code is to restrict the access to the projector through the network.
After setting the Network PIN code, you need to enter it to operate the projector via the
networks.
Network PIN code
Network information
1. Select "Network PIN code" in the Network menu, and press SELECT button.
The Network PIN code screen will appear.
2. Set the Network PIN code.
Set the figures with the Point ed buttons and move to the next items with the Point 7
8 buttons. Select “Set” and press SELECT button to set. To cancel the preset Network PIN
code, select “Cancel”. When you do not want to set the Network PIN code, set "0000".
It is recommended to set the Network PIN code if you use the projector via the networks.
The Network PIN code can be set also through the networks. See “3. Basic setting and
operation” ➔“Initial setting” ➔“Network PIN code setting”(p.23).
Select "Network information" in the Network menu and press Point 8 or SELECT button
to show LAN setting environment of the currently selected projector. (The description
below is an example and different from what will be shown.)
Network PIN code
Network PIN code screen
* The numerical value is a setting example.

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AMX D. D.
Network factory default
Choose “AMX D. D.” in the Network menu and press SELECT button, select ON or OFF to
allow the projector to be detected by AMX Device Discovery.
For more details, visit http://www.amx.com/.
1. Select “Network factory default” in the Network menu and press SELECT button.
2. A confirmation box appears and select "Yes" and then press SELECT button.
3. Another confirmation box appears and select "Yes" and then press SELECT button.
4. All the wired LAN settings will go back to the factory default settings. For details, refer to
“Wired LAN factory default settings” as shown in the table below.
Network factory default

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Wired LAN factory default settings
Parameter Settings
DHCP Off
IP ADDRESS 169.254.100.100
SUBNET MASK 255.255.0.0
GATEWAY ADDRESS 255.255.255.255
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Chapter 3
Basic Setting and Operation
3
Describes basic operations and settings for controlling the projec-
tor by using the web browser. It is required that computer and
projector is connected to the network and the network address is
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[2] Login
If the setting page has set the password, the authentication window will appear. In this
case type "user" onto the User Name text area and the login Network PIN code onto
the Password text area and then click OK (Log in) button.
* The entering User Name must be "user" and it can not be changed.
[Note]
When accessing the projector for the first time or the Network
PIN code "0000" is set, the auto-login will be performed and
the next main setting page is displayed.
* The numerical value is a setting example.
Login the setting page of the projector
[1] Enter the IP address
Launch the web browser installed in
your computer, enter the IP address into
the "Address" on the browser and then
press "Enter" key.
Enter the address that you configured
in item "Network configuration" (+
p.12).