Before Operation

Features

This unit is equipped with the Air Shot Version 2 (wireless connection) function. Any image of a computer can be projected by using the projector without connecting cables. Images from several computers can also be easily switched and projected.

Easy setting and connection in Simple Mode

Simple Mode is an easy connection mode with no need for network and wireless settings. The wireless connection of the projector and computer can be done easily by using the Simple Mode function. Insert the supplied wireless LAN card into the projector and the supplied USB wireless LAN module into the computer, and an image from the computer can be easily projected.

Installation from the USB wireless LAN module

For using Air Shot Version 2, install the application software, Projector Station for Air Shot Version 2, in the computer. The installation can be done easily in accordance with the instructions on the screen by using the supplied USB wireless LAN module containing the memory or CD-ROM.

Speedy and high quality transportation/display

The image data is efficiently compressed so that a high-quality image can be transported speedily. An animation function can be used at a presentation by the transportation. (It is not suitable for a movie such as a DVD.)

Security system

Data can be encoded and transported (WEP, WPA). Data is also encoded (WEP) in Simple Mode for the communication of the projector and the computer. You can feel confident about data communication.

Control by using Web browser

You can control the projector and confirm its setting.

Connection to a LAN

Power on/off, input selecting, confirmation, etc. of the projector can be done from the computer connected to LAN by using the access point. The Air Shot Version 2 also provides mail report function to notify lamp replacement timing and error information to a previously-registered mail address. It also supports SNMP. In addition, while viewing an image in the internet, you can transport it to the projector.

Multiple connections

A maximum of 5 projectors can be connected to one computer without using a distributor and an image can be projected on the projectors at the same time.

Presentation tool with laser pointer

PowerPoint images can be played back forward or backward or muted by using the supplied presentation tool.

The instructions in this manual are for models VPL-CX86 and VPL-CX76. The illustrations of the VPL-CX86 are used for the instructions but any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text.

About the version compatibilities

Air Shot supplied with VPL-CX85/CX75 is not compatible with Air Shot Version 2 supplied with VPL-CX86/CX76. To use both versions of the software, do either of the following:

Use the original program without updating When using VPL-CX85/CX75, start Projector Station for Air Shot. When using VPL-CX86/CX76, start Projector Station for Air Shot Version 2. When using in Simple Mode, use USB wireless LAN module, each supplied with VPL-CX85/ CX75 or with VPL-CX86/CX76.

Update the Air Shot version of the VPL- CX85/CX75

Use the “Memory Stick” to update the version of the Air Shot to Air Shot Version

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