Sharp PN-Y556 PN-Y326 PN-Y436 PN-Y496 PN-Y556 Operation Manual - Page 42

Controlling the Monitor with a computer (LAN) Your monitor can be connected to a LAN allowing you to control it from a computer on the LAN. The connection requires a commercially available LAN cable (UTP cable, Category 5, straight through). Network (LAN) Hub LAN terminal LAN cable (commercially available, straight) TIPS • You must assign an IP address to the monitor by following the procedures in "Settings to connect to a LAN". (See the description below.) • To control the monitor via LAN, set POWER SAVE MODE to OFF. • If you will use RS-232C and LAN control simultaneously, maintain an interval of at least 100 ms between commands. Settings to connect to a LAN Set the monitor's IP address and subnet mask to match the settings of your LAN. The settings depend on the configuration of your LAN. Ask your LAN administrator for details. ■ To set on the monitor Set the LAN SETUP options. (See page 29.) After setting each item, press . RETURN SETTING DISPLAY Shows the LAN SETUP settings. DHCP CLIENT If your LAN has a DHCP server and you wish to obtain an address automatically, change this setting to ON. To set the address manually, set this to OFF. IP ADDRESS If the DHCP CLIENT is set to OFF, specify an IP address. SUBNET MASK If the DHCP CLIENT is set to OFF, specify the subnet mask. DEFAULT GATEWAY If the DHCP CLIENT is set to OFF, specify the default gateway. If you are not using a gateway, specify "0.0.0.0". DNS 1 DNS 2 Specify the DNS server address if the DHCP CLIENT is set to OFF. If you are not using a DNS server, specify "0.0.0.0". NETWORK NAME Enter the device name. FTP SETTING Specify this setting to copy auto play files (see page 22) from your computer over LAN to a USB flash drive or SD memory card connected to the monitor using "Content Distributor". • For information on copying files, see the operation manual for "Content Distributor". • During copying ("distribution" in Content Distributer), do not perform any actions that access the USB flash drive or SD memory card. The data may not be saved correctly. • Do not use any client software other than "Content Distributor". 1. Enter the password. • When you select the FTP setting, a password entry screen will appear. The default password is "admin". 2. Select FTP with and press . ENTER 3. Select ON with and press . ENTER 4. If needed, change the user name and password. • The default user name is admin, and the default password is admin. If you change these, also change FTP USERNAME and FTP PASSWORD in "Content Distributor". • The function cannot be used if the user name and/or password is blank. • The password entered here is also the password that is used in step (1). ■ Character input Input characters as follows when it is necessary. Press ENTER to display the text entry table. Select a character with , and press ENTER to enter. To change the characters entered, press DISPLAY (Red), MODE (Green), SIZE (Yellow). To delete the previous character, press . MUTE When you are done entering characters, select [OK] and press . ENTER E 42