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Section 2: Installation and Setup

Setting the Projector’s IP Address

Upon connecting to most Ethernet networks each projector’s factory default IP address of 0.0.0.0 triggers the

network’s DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server function to automatically assign an IP address

that is valid and unique for use on that network. Depending on the network, this DHCP-assigned IP address

usually remains stable for a single session, but may change with subsequent power-ups and logins. On some

networks, the address will remain stable from session to session. In all cases, the projector’s IP address and

port appear in the Status menu as well as the Ethernet Settings submenu.

Note that if a projector’s IP address is anything other than 0.0.0.0 (shown as 000.000.000.000 in the Ethernet

Settings menu) upon connection to an Ethernet network, or if DHCP is not available on the network, the

automatic DHCP server function for supplying a valid and unique IP address to the projector is disabled.

Instead, a specific and static IP address must be defined in projector memory—enter the new address in the

Ethernet Settings submenu, or send to the projector via a serial command. The IP address will be in effect until

it is changed again, or until the DHCP checkbox is re-enabled for use with a DHCP server on the network.

Changing the Port Number

On some Ethernet networks, you may be required to change the firewall restrictions from the default value

(3002). If so, enter a new port number in the Ethernet Settings menu or include the new port# in an XIP serial

command sent to the projector. It is highly recommended not to use a port# below 1024, as these ports are

typically reserved for and used by common network applications.

Subnet Mask and Default Gateway

The Subnet Mask and Default Gateway are automatically assigned when DHCP is enabled. If a static IP is

being used, it must be assigned before the subnet mask. The Default Gateway is an optional router device used

to send and receive data outside the subnet.

ArtNet INTERFACE SETTINGS: Refer to Section 3.6 – Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Control,

System Configuration – Communication for additional information about ArtNet settings.

2.3.6 Separating Networks

By default, communications originating from one type of serial controller—RS-232 vs. RS-422 vs. Ethernet—

stay on the corresponding network path. A “Separate” setting indicates this separation for “Network Routing”

in the Communications menu. If you are using an RS-422 controller, for example, it will communicate only

with the projector to which it is connected unless you change this setting to either “RS-232 and RS-422 Joined”

or “All Joined”.

2.3.7 Communicating to All Ports

To relay all messages to all ports—RS-232, RS-422, and Ethernet—set the “Network Routing” option in the

Communications menu for each projector to “All Joined”. This configuration is useful if you are using a non-

RS-232 controller with the RS-232 linking available between these projectors. For example, you may want to

use both an RS-422-compatible controller and an Ethernet-connected PC for working with a network of

projectors linked via their RS-232 in/out ports.

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