3. Convenient Features

Controlling the Projector over a LAN (PC Control Utility Pro 4)

Using the utility software “PC Control Utility Pro 4” included on the companion NEC Projector CD-ROM, the projector can be controlled from a computer over a LAN.

Control Functions

Power On/Off, signal selection, picture freeze, picture mute, audio mute*, adjusting, error message notification, event schedule.

NOTE:

* Audio mute function is not available on M420XV.

Screen of PC Control Utility Pro 4

This section provides an outline of preparation for use of PC Control Utility Pro 4. For information on how to use PC Control Utility Pro 4, see Help of PC Control Utility Pro 4. (→ page 52)

Step 1: Install PC Control Utility Pro 4 on the computer.

Step 2: Connect the projector to a LAN. (→ page 52)

Step 3: Start PC Control Utility Pro 4. (→ page 52)

•To run PC Control Utility Pro 4 on Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP Professional, “Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0 or later” is required. The Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0 or later is available from Microsoft’s web page. Download and install the it on your computer.

TIP:

• PC Control Utility Pro 4 can be used with a serial connection.

Step 1: Install PC Control Utility Pro 4 on the computer

NOTE:

•To install or uninstall the program, the Windows user account must have [Administrator] privilege (Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP)

•Exit all running programs before installation. If another program is running, the installation may not be completed.

1Insert the accompanying NEC Projector CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

The menu window will be displayed.

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