Introduction Display Management Utility Software Basics Display Manager Version 1.0 For Windows® Adjustments and Controls Operation Manual Troubleshooting • Please read this operation manual carefully to ensure correct use of the software. Appendix Disp_Manager_E_Hyo1.p65 1 08.4.
Display Manager Sharp Display Management Utility Software, Display Manager (hereafter referred to as "the Software"), allows remote control and diagnostics of Sharp display devices* connected to a local area network (LAN) as well as the modification of settings. Basic operations for selected devices can also be carried out using the Software, such as powering on, switching into standby mode and switching input modes. * In this operation manual, a display device is referred to as "a device".
Contents Display Manager .................................................................................................................................................. 2 Hardware and Software Requirements .................................................................................................... 2 Contents ............................................................................................................................................................... 3 Installing Display Manager ..
Installing Display Manager Check the instructions and cautions posted on the Web site before downloading and installing the Software. To Install the Software 1 Check that the PC on which the Software is to be installed is compatible with the Software. For more information, see "Hardware and Software Requirements" (page 2). 2 Turn the PC power "ON". • Log into the system using an administrator login name. 3 4 Exit from all active applications. Double-click the downloaded installer.
To Uninstall the Software 1 2 3 Click the "start" button and select "Control Panel". Double-click "Programs and Features" or "Add or Remove Programs". Select "Sharp Display Manager" and click the "Uninstall" or "Change/Remove" button. The "Choose Setup Language" dialog box appears. 4 Click the "OK" button. The "Confirm File Deletion" dialog box appears. 5 Click the "OK" button. The uninstallation starts. Once uninstallation is complete, the "Maintenance Complete" dialog box appears.
Starting up and Exiting from Display Manager Be sure to check that the PC and devices are connected before starting the Software. For more information about connections, see the operation manual for each device or the network converter. To Start up and Exit from Display Manager To Start up 1 2 Start the PC. Click the "start" button and select "All Programs", "Sharp Display Manager", and "Sharp Display Manager". Once the Software has loaded, the main screen appears.
Device Information List (page 8) The information on Sharp devices is automatically or manually obtained for display. Device Name, IP Address, MAC Address, Status, Model, Lamp Status, Lamp Life, Remaining Lamp Life, INPUT, INPUT Signal and Serial Number* * Items included in the device information list (row title) can be changed at "Customizing the Device Information List" (page 16).
Checking the Device Status The device status can be checked from the device information list. (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (1) (1) Status Icon The status icon indicates the device status. (Green) : The device was powered on normally. (Red) : The device is in standby mode. (Gray) : The device is in communication mode. å : An error has occurred. × : A connection error has occurred.
Controlling Devices A single device selected from the device information list or all the devices in a group can be controlled from the controller window on the PC. The device/group controlled by the controller is shown in the window bar of the controller window. Device/ Group Controlled To Open the Controller Window 1 Controller windows can be opened using any of the following methods. • Select a device from the device information list, then select the "Controller (C)" from the "Window (W)" menu.
Opening Controller Window for the Group 1 Controller window can be opened using any of the following methods. • Select the tab, then select the "Controller (C)" from the "Window (W)" menu. Tab • Double-click the tab. Double-click • Right-click the part of the device information list where no devices are shown (blank part), and select the "Controller (C)" from the popup menu.
To Turn the Power ON 1 Click the "ON" button next to "Power" on the controller window. This turns power ON to the device. To Switch the Device into Standby Mode 1 Click the "STANDBY" button next to "Power" on the controller window. This switches the device into standby mode. To Switch between Input Modes The input mode can be switched among "RGB1"–"RGB6", "Video1"–"Video6". The available input modes differ depending on the device used. See page 28 for details.
To Operate Devices via a Browser Devices can be controlled via the network using a Web browser. • This function can be used only when devices that can be operated through a Web browser are selected. • Devices cannot be controlled through Web browser on "All Devices" or a group basis. • The browser specified in "Browser used for accessing to device" will be started (Browser used for accessing to device → page 21). • The URL to be accessed by the browser is the device IP address.
Recipient Up to five recipients can be set up. • Recipient Addresses : Enter the mail address of the mail recipient (TO). • Error : If checked, whenever an error specified in "Error Mail" occurs, an e-mail will be sent automatically (Error Mail → page 13). • Periodical : If checked, a mail message that reports the device status will automatically be sent at the timing specified in "Periodical Mail" (Periodical Mail → page 14).
Periodical Mail ■ The timing for sending a mail message can be specified. ■ One timing option can be selected for setting from among: "Specific Day", "Every Week" and "Every Month". • Next Mail : Based on the conditions specified, the date and time for sending the next e-mail will be displayed. • Specific Day : E-mail will be sent on the specified day of the week (Multiple days of the week can be specified).
Creating Groups All the device information obtained by the Software will be displayed in "All Devices" on the main screen. Management and settings of devices can be done on a group basis by creating groups for each application and assigning device information to these groups. • A device can be assigned to multiple groups. • "All Devices" on the main screen includes all Sharp devices detected on the network. To Create a New Group 1 Select "Group Setting (G)" and then "New (N)" from the "Option (O)" menu.
To Edit a Group The contents on already created groups can be edited. • The group name cannot be changed when the "All Devices" tab is selected. • To add or delete a device to or from "All Devices", see "Registering Devices" (page 7). 1 Click the tab for the group you wish to edit and select "Group Setting (G)" and then "Edit (M)" from the "Option (O)" menu. The "Group Setting" dialog box appears.
2 Place a checkmark in the checkbox for the item you wish to be displayed, or click the item you wish to be displayed and click the "Show (S)" button. • For items for display and their information, see "Checking the Device Status" (page 8). • Remove a checkmark from the item you don't wish to be displayed, or click the item you don't wish to be displayed and click the "Hide (H)" button.
To Sort Device Information Using a displayed item as a sort key, the device information list can be sorted in ascending or descending order. Use the "Sort" Dialog Box to Perform Sorting Operations 1 Select "Sort (O)" from the "View (V)" menu. The "Sort" dialog box appears. 2 3 4 Select an item as a sort key from the pulldown menu. Click either the "Ascending order" or "Descending order" radio button to place a checkmark. Click the "OK" button.
To Refresh the Device Information List The device information list currently displayed can be manually refreshed. 1 Select "Refresh (R)" from the "View (V)" menu. The device information list is refreshed. • By right-clicking on the device information list and selecting "Refresh (R)" from the popup menu, the device information list can also be refreshed.
3 Enter the port number for the search in "Search Port". • Be sure to enter the same number as the number for the search set up on the devices or the network converter. • The default setting is 5006. • The setting range is from 1025 to 65535. 4 Enter the range of port numbers for data communication in "Data Port". • Use this setting when you want to restrict the available data ports on the PC. • The default setting is 1025 to 65535. • The setting range is from 1025 to 65535.
To Specify Settings for the Browser to Operate Devices The browser used for operating the devices through the network can be specified. • The browser is used only when devices that can be operated using the browser are selected. 1 2 Select "Setting (P)" from the "Option (O)" menu and click the "General" tab in the "Setting" dialog box. Enter the Browser location in the "Path Name" field of "Browser used for accessing to device". The default setting is the location of the Internet Explorer.
List of Functions List of Right Click Menu This section describes the menu functions of the popup menu that appears when right-clicking on the device information list. Properties (P) Displays the Properties screen of the selected device. • For displayed items other than "Power", see "Checking the Device Status" (page 8). • "Power" : ON → Normal (The power is ON.) Standby → In standby mode • Clicking the "Close" button closes the Properties screen.
List of Menus This section describes the menu functions of the menu bar. "Device (D)" Menu Properties (P) (page 22) Displays the Properties screen of the selected device. Add (A) (page 7) IP addresses can be manually entered to gather device information for additional inclusion in the information list. Delete (D) (page 7) Deletes the registered device information from the information list.
Troubleshooting If a problem as mentioned below is encountered, take the actions indicated in the list. If the problem cannot be solved, contact the Sharp authorized projector dealer or Service Center. Problem Cause and Solution No devices are found or communication is impossible. • Check that the cable’s connector is firmly inserted in the LAN terminal of the device. • Check that the cable is firmly inserted into a LAN port for a PC or a network device such as a hub.
4. When a command cannot be sent, "Request time out" will be displayed. Check the network setting again. If communication can still not be established properly, contact your network administrator. 5. To return to the Windows® screen, enter "exit" and then press the "Enter" key. • When the device cannot be connected, even though the "PING" command is checked: 1. When there is a setting for an "Accept IP Address" in the device, set the IP address of the PC to be connected. 2.
Error Messages If the following messages appear, take the actions indicated in the list. If the problem cannot be solved, contact the Sharp authorized projector dealer or Service Center*. Message Cause and Solution The internal temperature is high. [Causes] The exhaust and intake vents are blocked. / The air filter is clogged. / The cooling fan is broken. / The internal circuit is malfunctioning. [Solutions] a. Move the product to a well-ventilated location. b. Replace the air filter. c.
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Device input list The input buttons on the controller window act as input selector buttons for the various devices, as shown in the table below.
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