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Digital Projection LIGHTNING 35HD User Manual 4. Using the menus
Notes
Do not make changes to the
networking configuration
unless you understand what
you are doing, or have taken
advice from your Network
Manager.
If you make a mistake, it is
possible that you will lose
contact with the projector.
Always double-check your
settings before pressing the
APPLY button.
Always keep a written note of
the original settings, and any
changes you have made.
When making these settings,
leading zeroes must be used
for numbers less than 3 digits in
length. eg 192.168.010.001
When making a network
connection, eg via the address
box in a browser, leading
zeroes are not necessary.
To control more than one
projector from a single
computer, either open a
separate browser window for
each projector, or set a
bookmark for each projector in
Favourites.
The eight buttons of the Main
menu are always visible at the
bottom of the display.
To go back to a previous menu
option that is no longer visible,
call up the menu again using
the appropriate Main menu
button.

Setting the Ethernet port for DHCP or Manual

• Press the MODE button to set the Ethernet port to DHCP or MANUAL mode as
required, then press the APPLY button.

Making the IP address and other settings

• Press the IP ADDRESS field.
• Use the on-screen keypad to enter the IP address, remembering to include
leading zeroes for numbers less than 3 digits in length. The numbers will appear
in the field at the top of the keypad as you type.
If you make a mistake, press DELETE to undo your typing one character at a
time, or press CANCEL to start again completely.
• Press ENTER to transfer the completed address from the keypad display to the
IP ADDRESS field.
repeat for NETMASK.
leave DNS and GATEWAY blank.
• When all settings are complete, double check, then press APPLY.
Example
To connect a number of projectors and computers in a self contained network,
using a hub:
• Set to MANUAL mode, not DHCP.
• For each projector and computer, set the first three IP address number groups
the same, and the last number different (any number between 001 and 254).
The example below follows the convention for a private non-resolvable network
(cannot be seen on the internet).
172 . 016 . 010 . 001
172 . 016 . 010 . 002
172 . 016 . 010 . 003 etc
• Set the Netmask field for all projectors and computers to
255 . 255 . 255 . 000