NEC M352ws Projector Users Manual
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50 3. Convenient Features • NAME PROJECTOR NAMEEnter a name for your projector so that your computer can identify the projector. A projector name must be 16 characters or less. TIP: Projector name will not be affected even when [RESET] is done from the menu. HOST NAMEEnter the hostname of the network connected to the projector. A host name must be 15 or less. DOMAIN NAMEEnter the domain name of the network connected to the projector. A domain name must be 60 characters or less. • ALERT MAIL ALERT MAIL (English only) This option will notify your computer of lamp replace time or error messages via e-mail when using wireless or wired LAN. Placing a checkmark will turn on the Alert Mail feature. Clearing a checkmark will turn off the Alert Mail feature. Sample of a message to be sent from the projector: The lamp is at the end of its usable life. Please replace the lamp. Projector Name: NEC Projector Lamp Hours Used: 100 [H] SENDER’S ADDRESSEnter sender’s address. SMTP SERVER NAMEEnter the SMTP server name to be connected to the projector. RECIPIENT’S ADDRESS 1,2,3 Enter your recipient’s address. Up to three addresses can be entered. TEST MAILSend a test mail to check whether your settings are correct or not NOTE: • If you execute a test, you may not receive an Alert mail. Should this happen, check if network settings are correct. • If you entered an incorrect address in a test, you may not receive an Alert mail. Should this happen, check if the Recipient’s Address is correct. SAVEClick this button to reflect the above settings. • NETWORK SERVICE PJLink PASSWORDSet a password for PJLink*. A password must be 32 characters or less. Do not forget your password. However, if you forget your password, consult with your dealer. HTTP PASSWORDSet a password for HTTP server. A password must be 10 characters or less. AMX BEACONTurn on or off for detection from AMX Device Discovery when connecting to the network supported by AMX’s NetLinx control system. TIP: When using a device that supports AMX Device Discovery, all AMX NetLinx control system will rec- ognize the device and download the appropriate Device Discovery Module from an AMX server. Placing a checkmark will enable detecting the projector from AMX Device Discovery. Clearing a checkmark will disable detecting the projector from AMX Device Discovery. Image Express Utility LiteClick “DOWNLOAD” to display the download page from which the EXE file of Image Express Utility Lite can be downloaded to your USB memory connected to your com- puter. (→ page 60) SAVE Click this button to reflect the above settings. * What is PJLink? PJLink is a standardization of protocol used for controlling projectors of different manufacturers. This standard protocol is estab-lished by Japan Business Machine and Information System Industries Association (JBMIA) in 2005. The projector supports all the commands of PJLink Class 1. Setting of PJLink will not be affected even when [RESET] is done from the menu.
51 3. Convenient Features CRESTRON ROOMVIEW compatibility The projector supports CRESTRON ROOMVIEW, allowing multiple devices connected in the network to be managed and controlled from a computer or a controller. For more information, visit http://www.crestron.com Access to the HTTP server function, and make necessary settings for [CRESTRON] in [NETWORK SETTINGS]. • ROOMVIEW for managing from the computer. DISABLEDisables ROOMVIEW. ENABLEEnables ROOMVIEW. • CRESTRON CONTROL for managing from the controller. DISABLEDisables CRESTRON CONTROL. ENABLEEnables CRESTRON CONTROL. IP ADDRESSSet your IP address of CRESTRON SERVER. IP IDSet your IP ID of CRESTRON SERVER. TIP: The CRESTRON settings are required only for use with CRESTRON ROOMVIEW. For more information, visit http://www.crestron.com • INFORMATION WIRED LANDisplay a list of settings of wired LAN connection. WIRELESS LANDisplay a list of settings of wireless LAN connection. UPDATEReflect settings when they are changed.
52 3. Convenient Features ❿ Controlling the Projector over a LAN (PC Control Utility Pro 4/ Pro 5) Using the utility software “PC Control Utility Pro 4” and “PC Control Utility Pro 5” included on the companion NEC Projector CD-ROM, the projector can be controlled from a computer over a LAN. PC Control Utility Pro 4 is a program compatible with Windows. (→ this page) PC Control Utility Pro 5 is a program compatible with Mac OS. (→ page 55) Control Functions Power On/Off, signal selection, picture freeze, picture mute, audio mute, adjusting, error message notification, event schedule. Screen of PC Control Utility Pro 4 This section provides an outline of preparation for use of PC Control Utility Pro 4/Pro 5. For information on how to use PC Control Utility Pro 4/Pro 5, see Help of PC Control Utility Pro 4/Pro 5. (→ page 54, 55) Step 1: Install PC Control Utility Pro 4/Pro 5 on the computer. Step 2: Connect the projector to a LAN. Step 3: Start PC Control Utility Pro 4/Pro 5. • To run PC Control Utility Pro 4 on Windows 8 and Windows XP, “Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0” is required. The Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0, 3.0 or 3.5 is available from Microsoft’s web page. Download and install the it on your computer. TIP: • PC Control Utility Pro 4 can be used with a serial connection. Using on Windows Step 1: Install PC Control Utility Pro 4 on the computer NOTE: • To install or uninstall the program, the Windows user account must have [Administrator] privilege (Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP) • Exit all running programs before installation. If another program is running, the installation may not be completed. 1 Insert the accompanying NEC Projector CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The menu window will be displayed.
53 3. Convenient Features 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 “PC Control Utility Pro 4” on the menu window. The installation will start. When the installation is complete, the Welcome window will be displayed. 3 Click “Next”. “END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT” screen will be displayed. Read “END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT” carefully. 4 If you agree, click “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and then click “Next”. • Follow the instructions on the installer screens to complete the installation. • When the installation is complete, you will return to the menu window. TIP: • Uninstalling PC Control Utility Pro 4 To uninstall PC Control Utility Pro 4, do the same procedures stated as in “Uninstalling Virtual Remote Tool”. Read “Virtual Remote Tool” as “PC Control Utility Pro 4” (→ page 39)
54 3. Convenient Features Step 2: Connect the projector to a LAN. Connect the projector to the LAN by following the instructions in “Connecting to a Wired LAN” (→ page 123), “Con- necting to a Wireless LAN (Optional: NP02LM series)” (→ page 124) and “9. Controlling the Projector by Using an HTTP Browser” (→ page 45) Step 3: Start PC Control Utility Pro 4 Click “Start” → “All programs” or “Programs” → “NEC Projector User Supportware” → “PC Control Utility Pro 4” → “PC Control Utility Pro 4”. NOTE: • For the Schedule function of the PC Control utility Pro 4 to work, you must have your computer running and not in standby/ sleep mode. Select “Power Options” from the “Control Panel” in Windows and disable its standby/sleep mode before running the scheduler. [Example] For Windows 7: Select “Control Panel” → “System and Security” → “Power Options” → “Change when the computer sleeps” → “Put the computer to sleep” → “Never”. NOTE: • When [NORMAL] is selected for [STANDBY MODE] from the menu, the projector cannot be turned on via the network (wired LAN/ wireless LAN) connection. TIP: Viewing the Help of PC Control Utility Pro 4 • Displaying the Help file of PC Control Utility Pro 4 while it is running. Click “Help (H)” → “Help (H) …” of window of PC Control Utility Pro 4 in this order. The pop-up menu will be displayed. • Displaying the help file using the Start Menu. Click “Start” → “All programs” or “Programs” → “NEC Projector User Supportware” → “PC Control Utility Pro 4” → “PC Control Utility Pro 4 Help”. The Help screen will be displayed.
55 3. Convenient Features Using on Mac OS Step 1: Install PC Control Utility Pro 5 on the computer 1. Insert the accompanying NEC Projector CD-ROM in your Mac CD-ROM drive. The CD-ROM icon will be displayed on the desktop. 2. Double-click the CD-ROM icon. The CD-ROM window will be displayed. 3. Double-click the “Mac OS X” folder. 4. Double-click “PC Control Utility.mpkg”. The installer will start. 5. Click “Next”. “END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT” screen will be displayed. 6. Read “END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT” and click “Next”. The confirmation window will be displayed 7. Click “I accept the terms in the license agreement”. Follow the instructions on the installer screens to complete the installation. Step 2: Connect the projector to a LAN Connect the projector to the LAN by following the instructions in “Connecting to a Wired LAN” (→ page 123), “Con- necting to a Wireless LAN (Optional: NP02LM series)” (→ page 124) and “❾ Controlling the Projector by Using an HTTP Browser” (→ page 45) Step 3: Start PC Control Utility Pro 5 1. Open your Applications folder in Mac OS. 2. Click the “PC Control Utility Pro 5” folder. 3. Click the “PC Control Utility Pro 5” icon. PC Control Utility Pro 5 will start. NOTE: • For the Schedule function of the PC Control utility Pro 5 to work, you must have your computer running and not in sleep mode. Select “Energy Saver” from the “System Preferences” in Mac and disable its sleep mode before running the scheduler. • When [NORMAL] is selected for [STANDBY MODE] from the menu, the projector cannot be turned on via the network (wired LAN/ wireless LAN) connection. TIP: Viewing the Help of PC Control Utility Pro 5 • Displaying the Help file of PC Control Utility Pro 5 while it is running. • From the menu bar, click “Help” → “Help” in this order. The Help screen will be displayed. • Displaying the Help using the Dock 1. Open “Application Folder” in Mac OS. 2. Click the “PC Control Utility Pro 5” folder. 3. Click the “PC Control Utility Pro 5 Help” icon. The Help screen will be displayed.
56 3. Convenient Features ⓫ Projecting Your Computer’s Screen Image from the Projector over a LAN (Image Express Utility Lite) Using Image Express Utility Lite contained on the supplied NEC Projector CD-ROM allows you to send the computer’s screen image and sound to the projector over a USB cable or a wired or wireless LAN. Image Express Utility Lite is a program compatible with Windows. Image Express Utility Lite for Mac OS is a program compatible with Mac OS. (→ page 61) This section will show you an outline about how to connect the projector to a LAN and to use Image Express Utility Lite. For the operation of Image Express Utility Lite, see the help of Image Express Utility Lite. Step 1: install Image Express Utility Lite on the computer. Step 2: Connect the projector to a LAN. Step 3: Start Image Express Utility Lite. TIP: • Image Express Utility Lite (for Windows) can be started from most commercially available removable media such as USB memory devices or SD cards without the need to install on your computer. (→ page 59) What You can Do with Image Express Utility Lite • Image transmission (for Windows and Mac OS) • The screen of your computer can be sent to the projector via a wired or wireless network without a computer cable (VGA). • By using “EASY CONNECTION” function, the complicated network settings can be simplified and the computer will automatically connect to the projector. • The screen of your computer can be sent to up to four projectors at the same time. • Audio transfer capability (for Windows only) • Image Express Utility Lite allows you to send the computer’s screen image and audio to the projector over wired/ wireless LAN or USB connection. • Audio transfer capability is available only when the computer connects with the projector in peer-to-peer net- work. • USB Display (for Windows only) • Computer’s screen image and audio can be projected via a USB cable, without connecting a computer cable (VGA). • Just connecting the computer and the projector over a USB cable will make the USB Display function available (Plug & Play) even without installing Image Express Utility Lite on the computer. (→ page 43) • Geometric Correction Tool [GCT] (for Windows only) See “⓬ Projecting an Image from an Angle (Geometric Correction Tool in Image Express Utility Lite)”.
57 3. Convenient Features Using on Windows Step 1: install Image Express Utility Lite on the computer. NOTE: • To install or uninstall the program, the Windows user account must have “Administrator” privilege (Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP). • Exit all running programs before installation. If another program is running, the installation may not be completed. • Image Express Utility Lite will be installed to the system drive of your computer. If the message “There is not enough free space on destination” is displayed, free up enough space (about 100 MB) to install the program. 1. Insert the accompanying NEC Projector CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The menu window will be displayed. 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 “Installing Image Express Utility Lite” on the menu window. The installation will start. “END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT” screen will be displayed. Read “END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT” carefully 3. If you agree, click “I agree.” and then click “Next”. • Follow the instructions on the installer screens to complete the installation. • When the installation is complete, you will return to the menu window. When the installation is complete, a completion message will be displayed. 4. Click “OK”. This completes the installation. TIP: • Uninstalling Image Express Utility Lite To uninstall Image Express Utility Lite, do the same procedures stated as in “Uninstalling Virtual Remote Tool”. Read “Virtual Remote Tool” as “Image Express Utility Lite” (→ page 39) Step 2: Connect the projector to a LAN. Connect the projector to the LAN by following the instructions in “Connecting to a Wired LAN” (→ page 123), “Con- necting to a Wireless LAN (Optional: NP02LM series)” (→ page 124) and “9. Controlling the Projector by Using an HTTP Browser” (→ page 45)
58 3. Convenient Features Step 3: Start Image Express Utility Lite. 1. On Windows, click “Start” → “All programs” → “NEC Projector UserSupportware” → “Image Express Utility Lite” → “Image Express Utility Lite”. Image Express Utility Lite will start. The select window for network connection will be displayed 2. Select Network and click “OK”. The select window for destination will show a list of connectable projectors. • When connecting the computer directly to the projector by one-to-one, “Easy Connection” is recommended. • When one or more networks for “EASY CONNECTION” are found, the “Easy Connection Selection Screen” window will be displayed. • To check for the network available for connected projectors, from the menu, select [INFO.] → [WIRELESS LAN] → [SSID]. 3. Select the network you wish to connect, and click “Select”. The target selection window will be displayed. 4. Place a check mark for projectors to be connected, and then click “Connect”. • When one or more projectors are displayed, from the menu on the projector, select [INFO.] → [WIRELESS LAN] → [IP ADDRESS]. When connecting with the projector is established, you can operate the control window to control the projector. (→ page 44) NOTE: • When [NORMAL] is selected for [STANDBY MODE] from the menu, the projector that is turned off will not be displayed in the select window for destination TIP: Viewing the “Help” file of Image Express Utility Lite • Displaying the Help file of Image Express Utility Lite while it is running. Click the [?] (help) icon on the control window. The Help screen will be displayed. • Displaying the Help file of GCT while it is running. Click “Help” → “Help” on the edit window. The Help screen will be displayed. • Displaying the help file using the Start Menu. Click “Start” → “All programs” or “Programs” → “NEC Projector User Supportware” → “Image Express Utility Lite” → “Image Express Utility Lite Help”. The Help screen will be displayed.
59 3. Convenient Features Starting Image Express Utility Lite from a USB Memory or SD Card Image Express Utility Lite can be started from commercially available removable media such USB memory or SD cards if it is copied beforehand. This will eliminate the trouble of installing Image Express Utility Lite to your computer. 1. Copy Image Express Utility Lite to removable media. Copy all the folders and files (total size approx. 6MB) from the “IEU_Lite (removable-media)” folder in the supplied NEC Projector CD-ROM to the root directory of your removable media. 2. Insert your removable media into your computer. The “AutoPlay” screen will be displayed on your computer. TIP: • If the “AutoPlay” screen is not displayed, open the folder from “Computer” (“My Computer” for Windows XP). 3. Click “Open folder to view files” The IEU_Lite.exe, other folder, and files will be displayed. 4. Double-click the “IEU_Lite.exe” ( ) icon. Image Express Utility Lite will start. NOTE: • The “EASY CONNECTION” function is not supported when Image Express Utility Lite is started from removable media.