Acer P7505: DLNA Mode

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DLNA Mode

This function allows you to project the media files stored on all DLNA devices

under the same local network area wirelessly. Before using this function, please

consider your network bandwidth and decide if you want to use the AP mode

or Client mode.

NOTE: Only Video/Photo/Music files are supported for this

function.

NOTE: DLNA only works under AP mode and Client mode.

NOTE: Make sure to finish network setup before using the DLNA

mode.

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Network Setup

• Setting up the AP Mode

1 Connect the WiFi adapter to the USB jack of the projector.

2 Adjust projector source to DLNA.

3 Press / to select Setup and press ENTER. The Network Settings page

displays.

4 Press / to select AP Mode.

5 Highlight Projector ID and press / to decide if you want to enable

Projector ID. If enabled, 4 digit random number will display on the upper-

left corner of the splash screen when your NB/PC is connected to the

projector.

6 If you would like to change the Projector SSID, highlight Projector SSID and

press to modify.

7 If you would like to secure wireless networks, highlight Security and press

/ to select a preferred scheme. For details on Security settings, please

see "Security settings".

8 After finishing adjustment, press Apply / Enter.

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• Setting up the Client Mode

1 Connect the WiFi adapter to the USB jack of the projector.

2 Adjust projector source to DLNA.

3 Press / to select Setup and press ENTER. The Network Settings page

displays.

4 Press / to select Client Mode.

5 Select a network you want to join. If you select a secured network, a

dialogue will pop up asking you to enter the username and password.

NOTE: The projector cannot be connected to a network that

requires you to enter the username and password on a webpage.

Media Console (DMP)

The projector works as a Digital Media Player (DMP) to browse and play media

from other DLNA compliant devices or NB/PCs under the same local area

network. The function works either when the projector is in AP mode or Client

mode.

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To use this function:

1 Adjust projector source to DLNA.

2 Press / to select Media Console (DMP) and press .

3 Press / to select a device and press ENTER.

4 Shared files will appear. For how to view and play the files, see "Music",

"Photo"and "Video".

NOTE: The maximum number of files can be viewed or played is

1,000.

Media Display (DMR)

The projector works as a Digital Media Renderer (DMR) and waits for display

media content from other DLNA compliant devices under the same local area

network. The function works either when the projector is in AP mode or Client

mode.

To use this function:

1 Adjust projector source to DLNA.

2 Press / to select Media Display (DMR) and press ENTER. Now you can

use a DLNA compliant device to choose the photos, music or videos and

play the content to the projector wirelessly.