Sony VPL-FX50 User Guide
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(GB)
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If the projector appears to be operating erratically, try to diagnose and
correct the problem, using the following guide. If the problem still persists,
consult with qualified Sony personnel.
correct the problem, using the following guide. If the problem still persists,
consult with qualified Sony personnel.
Symptom
A connection to the network is not
established.
established.
The computer cannot access to the
projector.
projector.
Causes and remedies
• The PC card is not properly inserted into the PC CARD slot.
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Check that the card is facing correctly, then push the card into the slot until
it is firmly seated.
it is firmly seated.
• The cable is not properly connected to the ETHER connector. (VPL-PX15,
VPL-FX50)
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Insert the plug of the cable to the connector firmly.
• The LAN PC card, wireless LAN PC card and wireless LAN access point you
are using are not the specified/recommended ones.
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Use the specified/recommended devices. Use of those not specified/
recommended may cause incorrect operation.
For information on the specified/recommended cards, etc., see the
attached “Specified/recommended PC Card/Wireless LAN Access Point.”
recommended may cause incorrect operation.
For information on the specified/recommended cards, etc., see the
attached “Specified/recommended PC Card/Wireless LAN Access Point.”
• The network environment is not properly set up.
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Check the network configuration settings of the projector. (pages 9 (GB)
and 13 (GB))
and 13 (GB))
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When you control the projector by using the computer’s Web browser,
check the network settings on the computer as well.
check the network settings on the computer as well.
• When you use a wireless LAN PC card, Enable On-board LAN is selected.
(VPL-PX15, VPL-FX50)
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Remove the check mark from the Enable On-board LAN checkbox.
• When you are using the wireless LAN PC card, the wireless LAN is not
properly set up.
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Check that the Access Point ID and Encryption Key in the Connecting
Status dialog box are set to the same numbers as those of the connected
access point (page 11 (GB)).
Status dialog box are set to the same numbers as those of the connected
access point (page 11 (GB)).
• When you are using the wireless LAN PC card, Peer to Peer mode is not
properly set up.
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Select Peer to Peer only on a piece of equipment connected to the same
wireless LAN (page 11 (GB)).
wireless LAN (page 11 (GB)).
• The channel of the access point is set to 12–14.
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Set the channel of the access point to 1–11.
• The LAN PC card, wireless LAN PC card, memory card or access point still
does not operate properly after checking the above.
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Consult with the manufacturer of the card or access point you use. When
you are using the specified Sony wireless LAN PC card,
consult with the qualified Sony personnel.
you are using the specified Sony wireless LAN PC card,
consult with the qualified Sony personnel.
• The setting of INPUT-B FUNC. (VPL-PX15) or INPUT-C FUNC. (VPL-FX50) in
the INSTALL SETTING menu is not correct.
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Set it to ON.
• The INPUT C/RS-232C/RS-422A select switch is not correctly set. (VPL-
FE110U/M)
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Set it to INPUT C.
• The browser of your computer is set to “Access the Internet using a proxy
server.”
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Enter the IP address of the projector in the box “Access the Internet without
using a proxy server.”
• You entered the projector’s IP address started with 0 (zero).
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Do not enter 0 at the beggining of the number.
Example: 192.168.000.001
Example: 192.168.000.001
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192.168.0.1