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4. Convenient Features
Using the Computer Cable (VGA) to Operate the Projector
(Virtual Remote Tool)
Usingtheutilitysoftware“VirtualRemoteTool”includedonthecompanionNECProjectorCD-ROM,VirtualRemote
screen(ortoolbar)canbedisplayedonyourcomputerscreen.
Thiswillhelpyouperformoperationssuchasprojector’spoweronoroffandsignalselectionviathecomputercable
(VGA),serialcable,orUSBconnection.
VirtualRemotescreen Toolbar
ThissectionprovidesanoutlineofpreparationforuseofVirtualRemoteTool.
ForinformationonhowtouseVirtualRemoteTool,seeHelpofVirtualRemoteTool.(→page38)
Step1:InstallVirtualRemoteToolonthecomputer.(→page34)
Step2:Connecttheprojectortothecomputer.(→page36)
Step3:StartVirtualRemoteTool.(→page37)
NOTE:
• When[COMPUTER]isselectedfromyoursourceselection,theVirtualRemotescreenorthetoolbarwillbedisplayedaswellas
your computer screen.
• Usethesuppliedcomputercable(VGA)toconnecttheCOMPUTERINconnectordirectlywiththemonitoroutputconnectorof
thecomputertouseVirtualRemoteTool.
Usingaswitcherorothercablesthanthesuppliedcomputercable(VGA)maycausefailureinsignalcommunication.
VGAcableconnector:
PinNos.12and15arerequiredforDDC/CI.
• VirtualRemoteToolmaynotworkdependingonyourcomputer’sspecicationsandversionofgraphicadaptersordrivers.
• TheLOGOtransferfunctionisnotavailableonthisseriesofprojectors.
TIP:
• Theprojector’sCOMPUTERINconnectorsupportsDDC/CI(DisplayDataChannelCommandInterface).DDC/CIisastandard
interfaceforbidirectionalcommunicationbetweendisplay/projectorandcomputer.
• VirtualRemoteToolcanbeusedwithaUSBconnection.
VirtualRemoteToolwillsupportthecontrolviaaUSBcableinOctober2012.
UpdatedVirtualRemoteToolcanbedownloadedfromourwebsite:
URL:http://www.nec-display.com/dl/en/pj_soft/lineup.html