Sony Projector VPL-SW631C User Manual

							61Using Presentation Function via Network
Presentation Function via Network
b) For AP Mode
Refer to the network information on the 
projected screen of the projector that you 
want the computer connect to, and input 
the SSID and the Connection CODE. If 
“CODE” is “----”, “Connection CODE” 
is set to “Off.” The computer can 
connect without inputting “CODE”. If 
the wireless password is set for the SSID 
(“Setting the WLAN Network of the 
projector” on page 40), the wireless 
password input window will be 
displayed while the computer is trying to 
connect. Input the password to connect. 
To prevent information leaks, the 
wireless password is not displayed on 
the projected screen. When a projector is connected to a network 
via a wireless connection, if the “SSID” is 
changed from the factory default, it may not 
be found.
 When a projector is connected to a network 
via a wired connection, depending on the 
network environment, it may not be found.
3Click “Connect”.
When you click the “Connect” button, a 
controller will be displayed on the 
screen of the computer and the computer 
starts projecting an image (page 62).  If 
another user is projecting an image, 
click   to start projecting.
If no users are projecting an image, the 
controller appears on the screen and 
starts projecting an image. 
 Display related settings (such as your 
computers resolution) change when the 
image projection is started.
 If “Input” is set to other than “Network” 
(page 14), the image will not start being 
projected even after you press the “Connect” 
button. If you want to project the image, 
select “Network” to change the display 
status. 
Network Presentation LAN mode
Network Presentation AP mode
Wireless password input window
Notes
Notes
Connection Settings
ItemItem descriptions
IP Address Input the IP Address.
List the IP addresses of the 
projectors on the network 
and IP addresses of 
projectors connected so far, 
as candidates.
SSID Input SSID. 
List the peripheral SSIDs 
and SSIDs of projectors 
connected to the computer 
so far, as candidates.
 Update 
buttonSearch the network again 
and update the candidate list 
of the projectors. 
						

							62Using Presentation Function via Network
For Windows:
For Mac:
Projector Station for Network Presentation 
allows you to create a shortcut that registers 
the connection setting.
By starting the application with the shortcut, 
you can project the image to the registered 
projector.
1Create a file.
For Windows
Create a shortcut to the 
NetworkPresentation.exe. Copy the 
shortcut to the Projector Station for 
Network Presentation, or right-click the 
NetworkPresentation.exe in the installed 
folder to select “Create shortcut” from 
the pop up menu. 
For Mac
Create a text file with any name with a 
text editor. Set the format to “Plain 
Tex t .”  
Wireless 
PasswordInput the wireless password 
of the SSID. If open system 
Authentication is used, input 
of the wireless password is 
unnecessary.
CODE Input the Connection CODE 
displayed on the screen of 
the projector.
Connect Connect to the projector that 
is set in the items above and 
start to project an image.
Using the Controller
ItemsFunctions
Start projecting an image.
Pause projecting an image.
Stop projecting an image 
(screen turns black).
Change the application 
settings.
Disconnect from the 
projector.
Select a projection method 
then start projecting an 
image.
ItemItem descriptions
Network
Presentation
User 000001 CODE:   1234
8
User64
1
CODE:   1234
Projection 
methodNot projecting an image.
Project in full screen.
Project in the left half of 
the screen.
Project in the right half of 
the screen.
Project in the upper left 
quadrant of the screen.
Project in the upper right 
quadrant of the screen.
Project in the lower left 
quadrant of the screen.
Project in the lower right 
quadrant of the screen.
Display the strength of the 
wireless signal.
CODEDisplay the Connection 
CODE of the projector 
that is connected to the 
computer.
Display the number of 
users connected to the 
projector.
Display the users’ status.
One-Click projecting function
ItemsFunctions 
						

							63Using Presentation Function via Network
Presentation Function via Network
2Register the connection setting.
For Windows
Register the settings. Right-click the 
created shortcut and select “Properties” 
from the pop up menu.
Input the settings of the projector that 
you want the computer to connect to in 
“Target” from the “Shortcut” tab and 
save. For the format for the settings, 
refer to the command formats in the 
option format.
For Mac
Input the settings of the projector that 
you want the computer to connect to in 
the created text file and save.
Refer to the command format in the 
option format to input settings.
Right-click the created text file and 
select “Get Info” from the context menu. 
Change the extension of the filename 
that is displayed on “Name & 
Extension” to “.npr”.
Command format
For LAN Mode
- connect  [IP address]:[CODE]:[Display 
Setting]
For AP Mode
- wifi  [SSID]:[Wireless password]:
[CODE]:[Display Setting]*
1: “Access Pt. (Auto)” can be selected on 
the compatible models only. This model is 
not compatible for the settings of “Access Pt. 
(Auto).” 
Command Examples
Example 1)
If the settings of the projector that you want 
the computer to connect to are set as below 
and you want to display an image when the 
computer starts connecting to it
Network:LAN Mode
IP address:192.168.1.187
Connection CODE: On
For Windows
For Mac
Option format
ItemDescription
IP address Assign the IP address of the 
projector that you want the 
computer to connect to.
SSID Assign the SSID of the 
projector that you want the 
computer to connect to.
Wireless 
passwordAssign the wireless 
password for the SSID. If the 
security method is Open 
System authentication, input 
“open.”
If the USB LAN wireless 
module setting is set to 
“Access Pt. (Auto),” input 
“auto.”
*1
CODE Assign the settings of the 
Connection CODE of the 
projector.
on: Displays the dialogues 
for inputting the Connection 
CODE when the computer is 
trying to connect to the 
projector.
off: Does not display the 
dialogues for inputting the 
Connection CODE when the 
computer is trying to 
connect to the projector. If 
“Connection CODE” of the 
projector is set to “On”, an 
authentication error occurs.
Display setting Sets the status for when the 
projector starts projecting an 
image. 
0:Does not display an image 
when the computer starts 
projecting an image. You 
need to start projecting an 
image with the controller.
1:Displays an image when 
the computer starts 
projecting an image.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Sony\Projector 
Station for Network Presentation\Network 
Presentation.exe -connect 192.168.1.187:on:1
-connect 192.168.1.187:on:1
ItemDescription 
						

							64Using Presentation Function via Network
Example 2)
If the settings of the projector that you want 
the computer to connect to are set as below 
and you want to display an image when the 
computer starts connecting to it
Network: AP Mode
SSID: VPL012ABC
Wireless password: sony1
Connection CODE: Off
For Windows
For Mac
Projector Station for Network Presentation 
also has a portable version that can be used 
with external media, such as a USB mass 
storage device. Although some functions are 
limited, you can put and carry the Projector 
Station for Network Presentation in the 
external media, and use it on other 
computers.
1Open the supplied CD-ROM.
For Windows
Double-click the 
“PJS_NetworkPresentationP_XXX.exe” 
file. If the User Account Control window 
is displayed, click “Allow” or “Yes.”
For MacDouble-click the 
“PJS_NetworkPresentationP_XXX.pkg” 
file.
2Follow the instructions in the wizards to 
install the application software.
3Start the Projector Station for Network 
Presentation.
For Windows
Double-click the shortcut icon of 
Projector Station for Network 
Presentation that is created in the folder 
in which the application is installed.
For Mac
Double click “Projector Station for 
Network Presentation” in the folder in 
which the application is installed.
 You can use this application only on the OS 
that supports this application.
 Make sure Projector Station for Network 
Presentation is not operating before 
installing the application.
 Make sure the external media that the 
application will be installed to has access 
rights and all files in the external media are 
closed. C:\Program Files (x86)\Sony\Projector 
Station for Network Presentation\Network 
Presentation.exe -wifi VPL012ABC:
sony1:off:1
-wifi VPL012ABC:sony1:off:1
Use Projector Station for 
Network Presentation without 
installing it to the computer.
Notes 
						

							65Using Presentation Function via Network
Presentation Function via Network
Error code list of Projector Station for Projector Station for 
Network Presentation
Error codeMeaning/MeasurePage
NPR-E1701 Failed while opening the WLAN device of the computer.
Check that the WLAN function of the computer operates 
normally.40
NPR-E1702 Failed while scanning the access point.
Check that the WLAN function of the computer operates 
normally.40
NPR-E1703 Failed while getting information of the access point. Check the 
WLAN function of the computer, and if multiple WLAN 
networks exist.10,40
NPR-E1704 Cannot find the access point.
Check if devices are connected correctly, the input SSID is 
correct and the projector is turned on.14,63
NPR-E1705 Tried but failed while connecting using WEP64 bit or WEP128 
bit. Check that the security setting of the WLAN function of 
the projector is correct.63
NPR-E1706 Tried but failed while connecting using MIX (WPAPSK/
WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES)), WPA2-PSK (AES). Check that the 
security setting of the WLAN function of the projector is 
correct.63
NPR-E1707 A security setting other than WEP 64bit, WEP 128bit, MIX 
(WPAPSK/WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES)), WPA2-PSK (AES) is 
applied. Check that the input SSID and the security setting of 
the WLAN function of the projector are correct.10,63
NPR-E1708 Failed to acquire the network profile. Check if the WLAN 
function of the computer operates normally.–
NPR-E1709 Succeeded in authenticating the access point, but failed while 
associating. Check if multiple WLAN networks exist, or if the 
status of the projector changed while the computer tried to 
connect to the projector.–
NPR-E1802 Failed while getting the IP address after connecting to the 
access point. Check the input SSID, security password and the 
setting of the security software of the computer.–
NPR-E1803 Succeed in connecting to the access point, but failed while 
getting the information. Check the setting of the security 
software of the computer.–
NPR-E1804 Connected to a different SSID (access point) from the one you 
assigned.
Start from the connection setting again.61
NPR-E2101 Cannot receive a response from the projector.The response 
may be blocked or the network may have been disconnected 
from the projector while communicating. Check the setting of 
the security software of the computer, the power status and the 
network composition of the projector.– 
						

							66Using Presentation Function via Network
You can project JPEG images, PDF files, etc. 
stored in a tablet PC/smartphone wirelessly 
by using a specific application.
*1
For downloading*2 or detailed method of 
using the application, access the following 
URL.
http://PWPresenter.pixelworks.com
*1: To use the application, one of the following 
conditions is required.
 Connected to network where wireless 
connection can be established (page 10).
 Connected to a wireless network via USB 
wireless LAN module IFU-WLM3 (not 
supplied) that is connected to the 
projector (page 11).
*2: Depending on your Internet connection, a 
data communication fee may apply.
Displaying Images or Files 
Sent from a Tablet PC/
Smartphone 
						

							67Playing Video and Audio using USB Connection
Playing Video and Audio using USB Connection
BPlaying Video and Audio using USB Connection
Playing Video and Audio using USB 
Connection
You can also play video and audio simply by connecting the projector and computer with a 
USB A-B cable (not supplied).
Playing video and audio using USB connection requires to start USB Display. 
System requirements for using the application are as follows.
OS
Windows XP: Home/Professional (recommended)
Windows Vista: Home Premium/Business/Ultimate/Enterprise
Windows 7: Home Premium/Professional (Recommended)/Ultimate/Enterprise
Windows 8/8.1
Mac OS X: 10.6.x/10.7.x/10.8.x/10.9.x/10.10.x
CPU 
Pentium4 2.8GHz or faster
1Connecting the projector and your computer with a USB A-B cable (not supplied) 
(page 10).
2Turn on the projector.
Select “Type B USB” as the input source (page 14). After a short time, the projector is 
recognized as a CD-ROM drive in the computer.
3Open “USB Display” in the CD-ROM drive.
 The resolution of your computer changes when the application is started.
 Depending of the computer’s setting, the application may start automatically.
 When you are finished using the projector, you can simply disconnect the USB cable without using 
the Safely Remove Hardware option.
 Images may not be projected properly depending on the operating environment or the application.
 If your OS is Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8, turning off the Windows Aero is 
recommended.
Starting USB Display
Notes 
						

							
68Playing Video and Audio using USB Connection
After starting USB Display, the controller appears on the screen, and projection playback starts 
automatically.
For Windows:
For Mac:
Playing Video and Audio
Using the Controller
ItemsFunctions
Start projecting audio/video.
Pause projecting audio/video.
Stop projecting audio/video (the screen turns black).
Display information about USB Display.
USB Display 
						

							69Using USB Media Viewer
USB Media Viewer
BUSB Media Viewer
Using USB Media Viewer
You can browse image files stored in a USB memory device inserted in the USB terminal of 
the projector, without using a computer.
Supported storage media and file format:
 Supported storage media: USB flash memory
 Supported format of storage media: FAT format
 Supported file format: JPEG (.jpg/.jpeg), Bitmap (.bmp), PNG (.png), GIF (.gif), TIFF (.tif/.tiff)
 exFAT, NTFS are not supported. 
 TIFF files containing EXIF information are not supported. 
 Image files in a USB memory device connected to the projector via a USB hub may not be 
displayed.
 Security protected USB memory may not function correctly.
 A USB memory card reader that is recognized as more than one drive may not function correctly.
 Display of image files that are larger than 4092 × 3072 pixels is not guaranteed. It may take a long 
time to display, or may not be displayed.
 A folder with a deep folder structure or with a very long folder name may not be displayed.
 An image may not be displayed, depending on its file type.
 Files or folders with names including non-alphanumeric characters may not be displayed.
 When displaying an image file, do not disconnect the USB memory device. It may cause a 
malfunction of the USB memory device or the projector. Disconnect the USB memory device 
when the USB Memory device selection screen is displayed.
1Connect a USB Memory device to the projector (page 13).
2Select “Type A USB” as the input source (page 14).
3Select the USB Memory device.
Press the ENTER key to display in the thumbnail mode.
USB Media Viewer has three display modes: “thumbnail mode,” “display mode” and 
“slideshow mode.”
Notes 
						

							70Using USB Media Viewer
Press the V/v/B/b key on the remote commander to select an image, then press the ENTER 
key. The option menu appears in the lower part of the screen.
Option Menu
You can select the display order of thumbnails and display method of image files.
 Files without thumbnail data (including those created by an application) appear as blank icons.
 Cannot display more than 200 image files and folders in one folder.
Thumbnail Mode
The image files in the folder are displayed as a thumbnail list.
Option menu
Items Item descriptions
Hide the option menu.
Switch to the display mode, and display the selected image in full screen 
view. (page 71)
Switch to the slideshow mode, and start the slideshow from the selected 
image. (page 71)
Sort image files.
Sort by name in alphabetical order.
Sort by name in reverse alphabetical order.
Sort by date in chronological order.
Sort by date in reverse chronological order.
Notes
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