NEC NP-P350W, NP-P420X, NP-P350X user manual User Supportware, Control Functions

8. User Supportware

Using the Computer Cable (VGA) to Operate the Projector (Virtual Remote Tool)

Using the utility software “Virtual Remote Tool”, Virtual Remote screen (or toolbar) can be displayed on your computer screen.

This will help you perform operations such as projector’s power on or off and signal selection via the computer cable (VGA), serial cable, or LAN connection. Only via serial or LAN connection it is also used to send an image to the projector and register it as the logo data of the projector. After registering it, you can lock the logo to prevent it from changing.

Control Functions

Power On/Off, signal selection, picture freeze, picture mute, audio mute*, Logo transfer to the projector, and remote control operation on your PC.

NOTE:

*Audio mute function is not available on M420XV. Virtual Remote screen

Remote Control Window Toolbar

This section provides an outline of preparation for use of Virtual Remote Tool.

For information on how to use Virtual Remote Tool, see Help of Virtual Remote Tool. (→ page 159)

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•Virtual Remote Tool can be used with a LAN and a serial connection.

•For update information on Virtual Remote Tool, visit our website: http://www.nec-display.com/dl/en/index.html

NOTE:

•When [COMPUTER 1] is selected from your source selection, the Virtual Remote screen or the toolbar will be displayed as well as your computer screen.

•Use the supplied computer cable (VGA) to connect the COMPUTER 1 IN connector directly with the monitor output connector of the computer to use Virtual Remote Tool.

Using a switcher or other cables than the supplied computer cable (VGA) may cause failure in signal communication. VGA cable connector:

Pin Nos. 12 and 15 are required for DDC/CI.

•Virtual Remote Tool may not work depending on your computer’s specifications and version of graphic adapters or drivers.

•Logo data (graphics) that can be sent to the projector with Virtual Remote Tool has the following restrictions: (Only via serial or LAN connection)

-File size: 64 KB or less

-Image size (resolution): Horizontal 699 dots × vertical 499 dots or less

-Number of colors: 256 colors or less

•The logo data that is sent with Virtual Remote Tool will be displayed at the center of the screen. Its surrounding will be painted out in the same color as one for 1 dot at top left

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•The projector’s COMPUTER 1 IN connector supports DDC/CI (Display Data Channel Command Interface). DDC/CI is a standard interface for bidirectional communication between display/projector and computer.

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