Sony VPL-FX51 Brochure - Page 5

Network Capability Network Connections The VPL-FX51 includes a 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet interface and a PC Card slot for wired/wireless connection to the network. This network connection gives the VPL-FX51 great flexibility and efficiency. * Specified/Recommended Wireless LAN PC Card and PC Memory Card may vary by area. For details, please contact your nearest Sony office. Wired Wireless Infrastructure Wireless Peer to Peer (Ad-hoc) Wireless LAN PC Card Wireless LAN PC Card Presentations from a Networked PC You can use any PC on the same network to communicate with the VPL-FX51, via a web browser. This enables you to give presentations through the network without connecting the projector and PC using an RGB cable. You can also prepare presentation files in the projector memory prior to a meeting or event simply by sending files to the projector across the network. * System requirements: OS: Microsoft® Windows® 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows ME or Windows 2000, Windows XP Professional Web browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later. PC-less Presentations Hub/ Router LAN Ether Hub/ Router LAN Access Point Wireless LAN PC Card Wireless LAN PC Card Easy Maintenance Access The network connection allows you to monitor and control multiple projectors in one system. As long as the PC used is within the network environment, maintenance can be carried out centrally from virtually any location. • Information access via a web browser Using a web browser, you can check the projector's current status and version information from any PC on the same network. • E-mail reports The automatic e-mail service sends regular status reports (including lamp life, maintenance scheduling, etc) and error reports to a designated recipient. • SNMP support The VPL-FX51 complies with the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). • Remote projector control In addition to remote control using the RS-232C interface, the VPL-FX51 can also be accommodated in various network-based control systems via TCP/IP. Alternatively, it is not even necessary to use a PC to deliver presentations. You can access files and project them effortlessly using the supplied remote control unit alone. • File access via the network When the projector is connected to the network, shared files can be retrieved and opened for projection from the Network Projector startup window. • Remote Desktop function The VPL-FX51 also supports a Remote Desktop function, which allows it to access any data or application stored on a networked PC running a Microsoft Windows XP Professional system. • PC Card presentations Presentation files can also be projected directly by inserting the PC Memory Card into the PC Card slot. Application Software for Presentation Control The VPL-FX51 includes a selection of original Sony application software. The Presentation Viewer* enables you to prepare and run PowerPoint (PPT, PPS), Excel (XLS) and Word (DOC) presentation files, while the Image Viewer allows for JPEG/GIF/BMP/PNG presentations. Presentation files in the projector memory can also be added or deleted using the File Manager. Application Select Presentation Viewer Image Viewer File Manager * Some functions with which original files are equipped may not work because the Presentation Viewer is only a basic viewer.