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2	 Click	a	software	program	you	wish	to	install	on	the	menu	window.
 The installation will start.
•	 Follow	the	instructions	on	the	installer	screens	to	complete	the	installation.
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Uninstalling a Software Program
Preparation:
Exit	 the	software	 program	before	uninstalling. 	To	 uninstall	 the	software	 program,	 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 Features” window will be displayed.
3	 Select	the	software	program	and	click	it.
4	 Click	 “Uninstall/Change” 	or	“Uninstall”.
	 •	 When	the	 “User	Account	Control” 	windows	is	displayed,	click	 “Continue”.
 Follow the instructions on the screens to complete the uninstallation.
• For Windows XP
1	 Click	 “Start”	and	then	 “Control	Panel”.
 The Control Panel window will be displayed.
2	 Double-click	 “Add	/	Remove	Programs”.
 The Add / Remove Programs window will be displayed.
3	 Click	the	software	program	from	the	list	and	then	click	 “Remove”.
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Installation for Macintosh software
Image	Express	Utility	2	for	Mac	supports	Mac	OS	X.
1	 Insert	the	accompanying	NEC	Projector	CD-ROM	into	your	CD-ROM	drive.	
 The menu window will be displayed.
2	 Double-click	the	CD-ROM	icon.
3	 Double-click	the	 “Mac	OS	X”	folder.
4	 Double-click	 “Image	Express	Utility	2	(Intel).dmg”.
 The “Image Express Utility 2” folder will be displayed.
•	 If	your	Mac	is	PowerPC-based,	double-click	 “Image	Express	Utility	2.dmg”.
5	 Move	the	“Image	Express	Utility	2” 	folder	to	“Applications” 	folder	using	a	drag-and-drop	operation. 	
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• Uninstalling a software program
1.	 Put	the	“Image	Express	Utility	2” 	folder	to	the	Trash	icon.
2.	 Put	the	configuration	file	of	Image	Express	Utility	2	to	the	 Trash	icon.
•	 The	configuration	 file	of	Image	 Express	 Utility	2	is	 located	 in	“/user/your	 user	name/library/Preferences/jp.co.
nec.nevt. ImageExpressUtility.plist”.
  
						

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  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.
NOTE:
*	Audio	mute	function	is	not	available	on	M420XV.
Virtual	Remote	screen
Remote	Control	 WindowToolbar
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	159)
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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	 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	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:	64	KB	or	less	
-	 Image	size	(resolution):	Horizontal	699	dots	×	vertical	499	dots	or	less
-	 Number	of	colors:	256	colors	or	less
•	 The	logo	data	that	is	sent	 with	 Virtual	 Remote	 Tool	will	be	displayed	 at	the	 center	 of	the	 screen.	 Its	surrounding	 will	be	painted	
out	in	the	same	color	as	one	for	1	dot	at	top	left
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•	 The	 projector’s	 COMPUTER	 1	IN	 connector	 supports	DDC/CI	(Display	 Data	Channel	 Command	 Interface).	DDC/CI	is	a	standard	
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Step 1: Install Virtual Remote Tool on the computer
NOTE:
•	 To	install	 Virtual	 Remote	 Tool,	the	Windows	 user	account	 must	have	“Administrator”	 privilege	(Windows	 7,	Windows	 Vista	and	
Windows	XP).	
•	 Exit	 all	running	 programs	 before	installing	 Virtual	Remote	 Tool.	If	another	 program	 is	running,	 the	installation	 may	not	be	com-
pleted.	
1	 Insert	the	accompanying	NEC	Projector	CD-ROM	into	your	CD-ROM	drive.
  The menu window will be displayed.
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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	a	software	program	you	wish	to	install	on	the	menu	window.
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Uninstalling Software Program
Preparation:
Exit	the	software	 program	before	uninstalling. 	To	 uninstall	 the	software	 program,	 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 Features” window will be displayed.
3	 Select	the	software	program	and	click	it.
4	 Click	 “Uninstall/Change” 	or	“Uninstall”.
	 •	 When	the	 “User	Account	Control” 	windows	is	displayed,	click	 “Continue”.
 Follow the instructions on the screens to complete the uninstallation.
• For Windows XP
1	 Click	 “Start”	and	then	 “Control	Panel”.
 The Control Panel window will be displayed.
2	 Double-click	 “Add	/	Remove	Programs”.
 The Add / Remove Programs window will be displayed.
3	 Click	the	software	program	from	the	list	and	then	click	 “Remove”.
 Follow the instructions on the screens to complete the uninstallation.
Connect the projector to the computer
1	 Use	 the	supplied	 computer	 cable	(VGA)	 to	connect	 the	COMPUTER	 1	IN	 connector	 of	the	 projector	 directly	
with	the	monitor	output	connector	of	the	computer.
2	 Connect	the	supplied	power	cord	to	the	AC	IN	of	the	projector	and	the	wall	outlet.
 The projector is in the standby condition.
COMPUTER 1 IN
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•	 When	Virtual	Remote	Tool	starts	for	the	first	time,	“Easy	Setup”	window	will	be	displayed	to	navigate	your	connections.
AC	Input
Supplied computer cable (VGA)
→ To wall outlet
Power cord (supplied) 
						

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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 screen will be displayed.
NOTE:
•	 When	 [POWER-SAVING]	 is	selected	 for	[STANDBY	 MODE]	from	the	menu,	 the	projector	 cannot	be	turned	 on	via	 the	 computer	
cable	(VGA)	or	network	(wired	LAN/wireless	LAN)	connection.
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•	 The	Virtual	Remote	Tool	screen	(or	Toolbar)	can	be	displayed	without	displaying	“Easy	Setup”	window.
	 To	do	so,	click	to	place	a	check	mark	for	“		Do	not	use	Easy	Setup	next	time”	on	the	screen	at	Step	6	in	“Easy	Setup”. 
						

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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”.
 The Help screen will be displayed.
• Displaying the help file using the Start Menu.
1.	 Click	 “Start”.	“All	 programs” 	or	 “Programs”. 	“NEC	 Projector	 User	Supportware”. 	“Virtual	 Remote	Tool”.	and	
then	 “Virtual	Remote	 Tool	Help”	in	this	order.
 The Help screen will be displayed. 
						

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 Projecting Your Computer’s Screen Image from the Projector 
over a LAN (Image Express Utility Lite)
 
Using	 Image	 Express	 Utility	Lite	allows	 you	to	send	 the	computer’s	 screen	image	to	the	 projector	 over	a	USB	 cable	
or	a	wired	or	wireless	LAN.
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.
What you can do with Image Express Utility Lite
• USB Display
•	 Computer’s	screen	image	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	34)
• Image transmission
•	 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.
• Geometric Correction Tool (GCT)
See	 “❹	Projecting	an	Image	from	an	Angle	(Geometric	Correction	 Tool	in	Image	Express	Utility	Lite)”.
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	 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.
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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:\LAUNCH-
ER.EXE)
4.	 Click	 “OK”.
 The menu window will be displayed.
2.	 Click	a	software	program	on	the	menu	window.
 The installation will start.
•	 Follow	the	instructions	on	the	installer	screens	to	complete	the	installation. 	
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•	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	157)
Connect the projector to a LAN.
Connect	 the	projector	 to	the	 LAN	 by	following	 the	instructions	 in	“Connecting	 to	a	Wired	 LAN”	(→	page	138),	 “Con-
necting	 to	a	Wireless	 LAN	(standards	 for	North	 America,	 optional:	NP02LM	 series)”	(→	page	139)	 and	 “9	Application	
Menus” 	(→	page	105)
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	
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3.	 Select	the	projector	you	wish	to	connect,	and	click	“Connect”.
 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 establised, you can operate the control window to control the projector. (→ 
page 35)
NOTE:
•	 When	 [POWER-SAVING]	 is	selected	 for	[STANDBY	 MODE]	from	the	menu,	 the	projector	 that	is	turned	 off	will	 not	be	displayed	
in	the	select	window	for	destination
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Viewing the Help 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	(C)” 	→ “Help” on the Cornerstone Edit screen.
 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.