Sanyo PLC-WL2500A User manual

Wired Setting
Projector Set-up and Operation
Owner’s Manual
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 owner's manual of the projector to understand the basic
operation of the projector and the safety instructions.
The safety instructions in the owner's manuals should be followed strictly.

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Compliance
Federal Communications Commission Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reason-
able protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio commu-
nications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment causes harmful interference to radio or television reception
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of
FCC Rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise speci-
fied in the instructions. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be
required to stop operation of the equipment.
Model Numbers : PLC-WL2500A
Trade Name : Sanyo
Responsible party : SANYO NORTH AMERICA CORPORATION
Address : 21605 Plummer Street, Chatsworth, California 91311
Telephone No. : [phone]

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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
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
PJLink and password 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
Sound .........................................................................................................................................................................38
Image adj. ................................................................................................................................................................39
PC Adj....................................................................................................................................................................................40
Setting up the projector ........................................................................................................................................... 41
Screen setting ....................................................................................................................................................... 41
Setting 1.....................................................................................................................................................................42
Setting 2.....................................................................................................................................................................42
Setting 3.....................................................................................................................................................................43
Information........................................................................................................................................................................44
Chapter 5 Appendix ................................................................................................ 45
Examples of connection ...........................................................................................................................................46
Use of telnet......................................................................................................................................................................48
Web browser setting...................................................................................................................................................50
Examples: OS/Browsers ............................................................................................................................................. 51
Q&A ........................................................................................................................................................................................54
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Chapter 1
Preparation
Describes features and operating environment of this projector.

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Chapter 1 Preparation
Features
E-Mail Alert function (+p.26)
T he p ro j ec to r se nd s m es -
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.
Web Management function (+p.33)
With this func tion, you can
monitor projector functions
such as power status, lamp
status , inp u t m o d e, signal
condition, lamp-use time, etc.
through the network by using
the web browser installed on
your computer.
PC4PC3 PC6
PC5
PC1 PC2
You’ve got
Mail.
PJ2 PJ1
PC4PC3 PC6
PC5
PC1 PC2
Turn ON PJ2
PJ2 PJ1

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Features
Required operating environment for computers
When operating the projector via networks, computers should meet the operating envi-
ronment below.
LAN Terminal
Data communication standards 10/100/1000Base-T compatible
Physical layer 10Base-T
Protocol TCP/IP
Network specifications of the projector
Operating System Windows XP (32bit version), Windows Vista (32bit version),
Windows 7 (32bit version), Mac OS X v 10.4 ,10.5 or 10.6
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
Safari 4 or 5
* 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
* 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.

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Chapter 1 Preparation
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 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. 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.17–32).
Follow each chapter to operate the projector.
■Operate and manage the projector ➔“4. Controlling the projector”(pp.33-44)
➔“Power Control and status check”(p.34)
➔“Control”(p.36)
➔“PC Adj.”(p.40)
➔“Setting up the projector”(p.41)
➔“Projector information”(p.44)

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Chapter 2
Setup Procedures
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Describes how to configure the network.

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Chapter 2 Setup Procedures
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.17-32). First, complete the
settings described in this chapter before performing steps in “3. Basic setting and opera-
tion.”
Connecting to the LAN line
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.
LAN Cable
LAN Connection
Terminal
Setting Procedure
1. Select “LAN mode select” in the Network menu, and press Point 8or SELECT button.
2. Select similar LAN environment among LAN1, LAN2 and LAN3 with the Point ed but-
tons and press SELECT button. Then the Menu will disappear, the “Please wait...” mes-
sage 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.

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Network configuration
*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.
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 according to your network environment.
Gateway*2.............Sets IP address of the default gateway (Router)
DNS*3.......................Sets IP address of the DNS server.
DHCP: Off
Network setting
* 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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Network factory default
Network factory default
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” (p.16).
* "Crestron control" (pp.24-25) settings also will go back to the factory default settings.
AMX D.D.
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/.

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Wired LAN factory default settings
Parameter
SELECTED LAN
LAN 1 LAN 2 LAN 3
DHCP OFF ON OFF
IP ADDRESS 169.254.100.100 192.168.100.100 192.168.100.100
SUBNET MASK 255.255.0.0 255.255.255.0 255.255.255.0
GATEWAY ADDRESS 255.255.255.255 255.255.255.255 255.255.255.255
DNS ADDRESS 255.255.255.255 255.255.255.255 255.255.255.255

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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
properly configured.

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Chapter 3 Basic Setting and Operation
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).
[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.

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[3] Display of main setting page
The following main setting page will be displayed according to your display mode
selection. Perform various kinds of settings through this page. Click on the menus to dis-
play the control and setting pages.
Main setting page in the display
Setting page
Displays the control and
setting items according to
the selected menu.
Main menu
For selection of control and
setting items of the projector.
Sub menu tab
Switches the sub
menu tab.
Login the setting page of the projector

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How to use the setting page
To control and set up the projector, use the setting menus on the web browser. The basic
operation and procedures commonly used on this manual are described below.
The setting menu appears when
clicking the sub menu tab.
* Each item has a valid setting range
respectively.
Example of the setting page
✐The value in the text box indicates current value.
✐Each item has a valid setting range. The setting value exceeding this becomes invalid. Some con-
trol items can not be used depending on the selecting input mode or functions of the projector
you use. In this case, the values of those items are indicated with "---".
Text box setting
Enter a number or text and then click
Set button.
or
Change a value with – or +button.
Pull-down menu setting
Select an item with pull-down menu
button and then click Set button.
Types of setting