NEC M300xs Projector Users Manual

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NOTE: 
•	 The	[ECO	MODE]	can	be	changed	by	using	the	menu.
	 Select	[SETUP]	→	[GENERAL]	→	[ECO	MODE].
•	 The	lamp	life	remaining	and	lamp	hours	used	can	be	checked	in	[USAGE	TIME].	Select	[INFO.]	→[USAGE	TIME].
•	 The	projector	 is	always	 in	[ECO1]*	 for	90	seconds	 after	the	lamp	 is	turned	 on	and	 while	 the	POWER	 indicator	 is	blinking	 blue.	
The	lamp	condition	will	not	be	affected	even	when	[ECO	MODE]	is	changed.
•	 After	a	lapse	 of	1	minute	 from	when	 the	projector...

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 Preventing the Unauthorized Use of the Projector [SECURITY]
A	keyword	 can	be	set	 for	your	 projector	 using	the	Menu	 to	avoid	 operation	 by	an	 unauthorized	 user.	When	 a	keyword	
is	 set,	 turning	 on	the	 projector	 will	display	 the	Keyword	 input	screen. 	Unless	 the	correct	 keyword	 is	entered,	 the	pro-
jector	cannot	project	an	image. 	
•	The	[SECURITY]	setting	cannot	be	cancelled	by	using	the	[RESET]	of	the	menu.
To	enable	the	Security	function:
1.	 Press	the	MENU...

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7.	 Type	in	the	same	combination	of		buttons	and	press	the	ENTER	button.
 The confirmation screen will be displayed.
8.	 Select	[YES]	and	press	the	ENTER	button.
 The SECURITY function has been enabled.
To	turn	on	the	projector	when	[SECURITY]	is	enabled:
1.	 Press	the	POWER	button.
	 The	projector	will	be	turned	on	and	display	a	message	to	the	effect	that	the	projector	is	locked.
2.	 Press	the	MENU	button.
3.	 Type	in	the	correct	keyword	and	press	the	ENTER	button. 	The...

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To	disable	the	SECURITY	function:
1.	 Press	the	MENU	button.
 The menu will be displayed.
2.		Select	[SETUP]	→	[INSTALLATION]	→	[SECURITY]	and	press	the	ENTER	button.
  The OFF/ON menu will be displayed.
3.	 Select	[OFF]	and	press	the	ENTER	button.
 The SECURITY KEYWORD screen will be displayed.
4.	 Type	in	your	keyword	and	press	the	ENTER	button.
	 When	the	correct	keyword	is	entered,	the	SECURITY	function	will	be	disabled.
NOTE:	 If	you	 forget	 your	keyword,	 contact	your...

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 Using the Computer Cable (VGA) to Operate the Pro-
jector (Virtual Remote Tool)
Using	 the	utility	 software	 “Virtual	Remote	 Tool”	included	 on	the	 companion	 NEC	Projector	 CD-ROM,	 Virtual	Remote	
screen	(Remote	Control	 Window	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...

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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...

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TIP:
If	the	menu	window	will	not	be	displayed,	try	the	following	procedure.
For	Windows	7
1.	 Click	“start”	on	Windows.
2.	 Click	 “All	Programs” 	→	“Accessories” 	→	“Run”.
3.	 Type 	your 	CD-ROM 	drive 	name 	(example: 	“Q:\”) 	and 	“LAUNCHER.EXE” 	in 	“Name”. 	(example: 	Q:\
LAUNCHER.EXE)
4.	 Click	 “OK”.
 the menu window will be displayed.
2	 Click	 “Install	Virtual	Remote	 Tool”	on	the	menu	window.
 The installation will start.
 When the installation is complete, the Welcome...

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TIP:
Uninstalling	Virtual	Remote	 Tool
Preparation:
Exit	Virtual	 Remote	 Tool	before	 uninstalling. 	To	 uninstall	 Virtual	Remote	 Tool,	the	Windows	 user	account	 must	have	
“Administrator” 	privilege	(Windows	7	and	 Windows	Vista)	or	“Computer	Administrator” 	privilege	(Windows	XP).
•	For	Windows	7/Windows	 Vista
1	 Click	“Start”	and	then	 “Control	Panel”.
 The Control Panel window will be displayed.
2	 Click	 “Uninstall	a	program” 	under	“Programs”
 The “Programs and...

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Step 3: Start Virtual Remote Tool
Start	using	the	shortcut	icon
•	 Double-click	the	shortcut	icon		on	the	Windows	Desktop.
Start from the Start menu
•	 Click	 [Start]	→	[All	 Programs]	 or	[Programs]	→	[NEC	 Projector	 User	Supportware]	→	[Virtual	 Remote	 Tool]	
→	[Virtual	Remote	 Tool].
 When Virtual Remote Tool starts for the first time, “Easy Setup” window will be displayed.
 Follow the instructions on the screens
 When “Easy Setup” is completed, the Virtual Remote Tool...

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Exiting	Virtual	Remote	 Tool
1	 Click	the	Virtual	Remote	 Tool	icon		on	the	Taskbar.
 The pop-up menu will be displayed.
2	 Click	 “Exit”.
 The Virtual Remote Tool will be closed.
Viewing	the	help	file	of	 Virtual	Remote	Tool
•	Displaying	the	help	file	using	the	taskbar
1	 Click	the	Virtual	Remote	 Tool	icon		on	the	taskbar	when	 Virtual	Remote	Tool	is	running.
 The pop-up menu will be displayed.
2.	 Click	 “Help”	→	“Help...”.
  The Help screen will be displayed.
•	Displaying...