Performing Network Setup

Perform network settings before using Smart Projector Control.
Network settings can be performed using one of the following three methods.

• Connecting the Projector and Device by Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) via an Access Point
• Connecting the Projector and Device by Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) Not via an Access Point*
• Connecting the Projector and Device by Reading a QR Code*

* This connection method may not be compatible with some projector models.

Connecting the Projector and Device by Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) via an Access Point

• Connect the projector to a wireless LAN access point.

1) Connect a LAN cable between the DIGITAL LINK/LAN terminal on the projector and the LAN terminal on the wireless LAN access point.

2) Display the on-screen menu of the projector, select [NETWORK] → [NETWORK SETUP], and enter settings.

• Set [DHCP] to OFF, and enter appropriate settings in [IP ADDRESS], [SUBNET MASK] and [DEFAULT GATEWAY] according to the wireless LAN access point to be connected to. For details, consult your network administrator.
• Regarding the details of the settings for [NETWORK SETUP], refer to the Operating Instructions for the projector used.
• To use the projector with [DHCP] turned ON, see the FAQ section (Q13).

3) Select the [NETWORK] menu → [NETWORK CONTROL], and enter settings.

• Set [WEB CONTROL], [PJLink CONTROL] and [COMMAND CONTROL] to ON.
• Regarding the details of [NETWORK CONTROL], refer to the Operating Instructions for the projector used.

4) On the home screen of the iPhone or Android device, select [SETTINGS] → [Wi-Fi], and set the [Wi-Fi] switch to ON.

5) Select the SSID of the wireless LAN access point to which the projector to be used is connected.

6) If a password input screen for the wireless LAN access point appears, enter the valid password.

7) Connection is completed.

Connecting the Projector and Device by Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) Not via an Access Point

■ Compatible projectors: PT-RQ50K, PT-RQ35K Series, PT-RQ25K Series, PT-RZ14K, PT-REQ15 Series, PT-REZ15 Series, PT-RQ7 Series,
PT-RCQ10 Series, and PT-MZ20K Series

• You can connect your projector directly to your iOS/Android device.
• When connecting the projector and device by wireless LAN (Wi-Fi), not via an access point, you need to connect the optional wireless module to your projector’s <USB> terminal.

1) Display the on-screen menu of the projector and select [NETWORK] → [WIRELESS LAN] → [ENABLE].

2) Display the on-screen menu of the projector and select [NETWORK] → [NETWORK STATUS].

• The [NETWORK STATUS] screen appears, and SSID is displayed on the [WIRELESS LAN] page after switching the display screen.

3) On the home screen of the iPhone or Android device, select [SETTINGS] → [Wi-Fi], and set the [Wi-Fi] switch to ON.

4) Select the same network with the SSID displayed on the [NETWORK STATUS] screen as shown in 2).

5) You will be prompted for a password. Input the connection key that appears in [KEY] on the [NETWORK STATUS] screen.

6) Connection is completed.

Connecting the Projector and Device by Reading a QR Code

■ Compatible projectors: PT-RQ50K*, PT-RQ35K Series, PT-RQ25K Series, PT-RZ14K, PT-REQ15 Series, PT-REZ15 Series, PT-RQ7 Series, and
PT-MZ20K Series

* This method is not available when the firmware version is lower than 3.00. It becomes available by updating the firmware version.

• Connect the projector to your iOS/Android device by reading a QR Code displayed on the projector with the device's camera.
• When connecting the projector and device by reading a QR Code, you need to connect the optional wireless module to your projector's <USB> terminal.
• Operation with the following devices has been confirmed regarding this function.
  iOS: iPhone 12 / iPhone 11 / iPhone XS / iPhone XS Max / iPhone XR / iPhone X
  Android: Google Pixel 7a / Google Pixel 5 / Google Pixel 3
• To use this function, camera application software that supports the reading of QR Codes is required.

1) Display the on-screen menu of the projector and select [NETWORK] → [WIRELESS LAN] → [ENABLE].

2) Display the on-screen menu of the projector and select [NETWORK] → [NETWORK STATUS].

• The [NETWORK STATUS] screen appears, and a QR Code is displayed on the [WIRELESS LAN] page after switching the display screen.

3) Activate the camera application software built into your iPhone/Android device and read the QR Code displayed in 2) on the screen of your device.

• When the QR Code is recognized and reading completes, the network name that has been read is displayed.

4) Tap the displayed network name.

• When the connection confirmation message is displayed, tap [JOIN] or [CONFIRM].

5) Connection is completed.