PLUS Vision user manual Controlling the Projector from a Computer, Applicable Projector U5-432

General Operation

Controlling the Projector from a Computer

Use the control connector if the projector cannot be operated with the remote control unit, for example when it is suspended from the ceiling.

Connecting the computer and projector

Use a commercially available serial cable (D-Sub 9-pin, straight) to connect the computer’s RS-232C connector to the projector’s control connector (PC CONTROL).

RS-232C connector

Serial cable (D-Sub 9-pin, straight) (commercially available)

Note:

*This function may not work with some computers.

*Specialized knowledge is required to use the control connector. Consult a specialist, such as the person suspending the projector from the ceiling.

Use as a High-Brightness Monochrome Projector Applicable Projector: U5-432

Data comprising a lot of black-and-white content such as documents and spreadsheets can be projected as a highbrightness black-and-white image. While being projected, the image can be switched between black-and-white and color.

Switching between color and black-and-white is done using the menus. For instructions on operating the menus, see “Menu Operation Method” on E-40.

Select “Color B/W Switching” in the “Setup” menu, then press one of the ￿ or ￿ SELECT buttons on the remote control unit to select “B/W”.

When selected, the image switches to a high brightness black- and-white image.

Select “Color” to switch back to a color image.

Press the CANCEL button on the remote control unit to close the menu display.

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