Network Bridge Function; Connecting Devices - Hitachi CP-X8170 User Manual

6. Network Bridge Function

6. Network Bridge Function
This projector is equipped with the NETWORK BRIDGE function to perform
mutual conversion of a network protocol and a serial interface.
By making use of the NETWORK BRIDGE function, a computer that is connected
to the projector via wireless or wired LAN is able to control an external device via
RS-232C communication using the projector as a network terminal.
Computer
USB TYPE A ports
(USB wireless adapter)

6.1 Connecting devices

1) Connect the projector's LAN port to the computer's LAN port with a LAN
cable, or insert the USB wireless adapter into one of the USB TYPE A ports.
2) Connect the projector's CONTROL port and the device's RS-232C port with
an RS-232C cable, for RS-232C communication.
NOTE
• Before connecting the devices, read the manuals for the devices
to ensure the connection. For RS-232C connection, check the specifications
of each port and use the suitable cable. (
Operating Guide - Technical)
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TCP/IP data
Wired LAN
LAN cable
Wireless
LAN
LAN port
CONTROL port
Protocol change
RS-232C
RS-232C cable
Connection to the ports in the
Serial data
External device