❷ Using The Computer Cable (Vga) To Operate The Projector (Virtual Remote Tool) - NEC NP-P401W User Manual

❷ 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.
Virtual Remote screen
Remote Control Window
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 172)
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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] 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 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: Less than 1 MB
- Image size (resolution):
P501X/P451X/PE501X: Horizontal 1024 dots × vertical 768 dots or less
P451W/P401W: Horizontal 1280 dots × vertical 800 dots or less
- Number of colors: 256 colors or less
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• The projector's COMPUTER 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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