NEC P401w Projector User Manual
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3. Convenient Features
Setting the password to the user account of Windows 7
TIP: If a password has been set for an account, the steps 1 to 9 can be skipped.
1. Click [Start] from the desktop of Windows 7.
2. Click [Control Panel].
3. Click [Add or remove user accounts] displayed under [User Accounts].
4. When the [User Account Control] confirmation window appears, click [Continue].
5. Click [Administrator].
6. Click [Create a password].
7. Input the password to the [New password] box.
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Setting the password to the user account of Windows 7
TIP: If a password has been set for an account, the steps 1 to 9 can be skipped.
1. Click [Start] from the desktop of Windows 7.
2. Click [Control Panel].
3. Click [Add or remove user accounts] displayed under [User Accounts].
4. When the [User Account Control] confirmation window appears, click [Continue].
5. Click [Administrator].
6. Click [Create a password].
7. Input the password to the [New password] box.
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4. Click [View status] displayed in blue on the right of [Local Area Connection] in the window.
The [Local Area Connection Status] window appears.
5. Click [Details...].
Write down the value for “IPv4 IP Address” (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx) displayed.
6. Click [Close].
7. Click [X] at the upper right of the window.
The system goes back to the desktop.
Starting the Remote Desktop
1. With the projector turned on, press the SOURCE button.
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3. Convenient Features
4. Click [View status] displayed in blue on the right of [Local Area Connection] in the window.
The [Local Area Connection Status] window appears.
5. Click [Details...].
Write down the value for “IPv4 IP Address” (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx) displayed.
6. Click [Close].
7. Click [X] at the upper right of the window.
The system goes back to the desktop.
Starting the Remote Desktop
1. With the projector turned on, press the SOURCE button.
The input selection window appears....")
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2. Press the SELECT ▼ or ▲ button to select [NETWORK] and press the ENTER button.
The [APPLICATION MENU] menu will be displayed.
3. From the [APPLICATION MENU] menu, use the wireless keyboard to select [REMOTE DESKTOP CONNEC-
TION].
The [REMOTE DESKTOP CONNECTION] window appears.
4. Operate the wireless keyboard to input the IP address of Windows 7 and click [CONNECTION].
The log-on screen of Windows 7 is displayed in the screen projected by the projector.
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3. Convenient Features
2. Press the SELECT ▼ or ▲ button to select [NETWORK] and press the ENTER button.
The [APPLICATION MENU] menu will be displayed.
3. From the [APPLICATION MENU] menu, use the wireless keyboard to select [REMOTE DESKTOP CONNEC-
TION].
The [REMOTE DESKTOP CONNECTION] window appears.
4. Operate the wireless keyboard to input the IP address of Windows 7 and click [CONNECTION].
The log-on screen of Windows 7 is displayed in the screen projected by the projector.
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Exiting the Remote Desktop
1. Operate the wireless keyboard to click [Start] from the desktop screen projected by the projector.
2. Click [X] on the right of the start menu.
The remote desktop function is stopped.
3. Press the SOURCE button of the projector to select an input terminal other than [NETWORK].
When using the remote control, press a button other than the NETWORK button.
TIP:
Setting [OPTIONS] in REMOTE DESKTOP
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3. Convenient Features
Exiting the Remote Desktop
1. Operate the wireless keyboard to click [Start] from the desktop screen projected by the projector.
2. Click [X] on the right of the start menu.
The remote desktop function is stopped.
3. Press the SOURCE button of the projector to select an input terminal other than [NETWORK].
When using the remote control, press a button other than the NETWORK button.
TIP:
Setting [OPTIONS] in REMOTE DESKTOP
Clicking [OPTIONS] displays the [PERFORMANCE]...")
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⓬ Connecting Your Microphone
Connecting a commercially available dynamic microphone to the MIC input jack allows you to output your mic sound
from the built-in speaker.
Sound from COMPUTER, VIDEO, S-VIDEO, and HDMI audio inputs or sound of VIEWER/NETWORK input will be
heard from the speaker with your microphone voice.
Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted. From the menu, select [SETUP] → [INSTALLATION] → [MIC GAIN]. (→ page
107)
NOTE:
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3. Convenient Features
⓬ Connecting Your Microphone
Connecting a commercially available dynamic microphone to the MIC input jack allows you to output your mic sound
from the built-in speaker.
Sound from COMPUTER, VIDEO, S-VIDEO, and HDMI audio inputs or sound of VIEWER/NETWORK input will be
heard from the speaker with your microphone voice.
Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted. From the menu, select [SETUP] → [INSTALLATION] → [MIC GAIN]. (→ page
107)
NOTE:
• The MIC input...")
59 4. Using the Viewer (not supported by PE501X) ❶ What you can do with the Viewer The Viewer feature allows you to view slides or movie files stored on a USB memory on the projector, or a shared folder in a computer connected to the network. The Viewer has the following features. • When a commercially available USB memory that stores image files is inserted into the USB port (Type A) of the projector, the Viewer allows you to view the image files on the USB memory. Even if no computer is available, presentations can be conducted simply with the projector. • Movie file with audio can be played back. • A Microsoft PowerPoint/Excel file or Adobe PDF file can be simply projected on the screen without connecting a computer. • Image and movie files stored in a shared folder in a computer connected to a network can be projected. The computer with “Media Sharing” of Windows Media Player 11 turned on can be used as a media server. Supported graphic formats FormatFile name extension JPEG.jpg, .jpe, .jpeg (CMYK is not supported.) BMP.bmp (bit field not supported) PNG.png (Interlaced PNG and α channel PNG are not supported.) GIF.gif (Interlaced GIF, transparation GIF, and animation GIF are not supported.) * If an unsupported image is selected, the icon will be displayed. NOTE: Maximum number of pixels of image which can be displayed are: • Baseline JPEG: 10000 × 10000 • Progressive JPEG: 1280 × 1280 • GIF: 1280 × 1280 • Others: 4000 × 4000 • Some files supported by the above requirements may not be displayed. Supported movie files File name extensionVideo compression/expansion methodAudio compression/expansion method .mpg, .mpeg.MPEG2MPEG Audio Layer2 MPEG Audio Layer3 .wmv VC-1/WMV9WMA9 Standard .mp4H.264/AVC AAC-LC Playback requirements: Resolution: 320 × 240 to 1280 × 720 Video frame rate: up to 30fps Bitrate: up to 15Mbps Audio sampling rate: up to 48kHz Channel: up to 2ch stereo Audio bit rate: up to 256 Kbps Max. file size: up to 2GB
60 4. Using the Viewer NOTE: • Movie files converted by using the video/audio format which is not supported by this projector cannot be played back. In this case, there will be no icon to show that playback is not possible. • Files with Digital Rights Management(DRM) protection cannot be played back. • Some of the movie files that meet the above requirements may not be played back. Movie files may not be played back correctly depending on your network environment or the bit rate of your file. • WMV format video file will be displayed in an aspect ratio of 1 to 1 independently of its original aspect ratio. • Files that can be played back on the media server are graphics and movie files. In Windows Media Player 11 (Windows XP/ Windows Vista) mp4 files cannot be played back. Supported PDF files File name extensionSupported file format .pdfAdobe Acrobat PDF NOTE: • Fonts not embedded in PDF may not be displayed • Functions added to PDF file after created will not work or display. Functions added are bookmarks, boxes in form tool, and notes will not be displayed. Auto flip or Auto transition will not work. • Some PDF files may not be displayed. Supported PowerPoint files File name extensionSupported file format .ppt, .pptxMicrosoft PowerPoint 97 – 2007 NOTE: • Playable fonts, colors, font ornament, placement, object insertion or animation are restricted. • Some Microsoft PowerPoint 97 – 2007 files may not be displayed. Supported Excel files File name extensionSupported file format .xls, .xlsxMicrosoft Excel 97-2007 NOTE: • Playable fonts, colors, font ornament, graphs, or graphics are restricted. • Some Microsoft Excel 97 - 2007 files may not be displayed. Supported USB memory devices - Be sure to use a USB memory device formatted with the FAT, exFAT, FAT32 or FAT16 file system. The projector does not support NTFS formatted USB memory. If the projector does not recognize your USB memory, check if the format is supported. To format your USB memory in your computer, refer to the document or help file that comes with your Win- dows. - We do not warrant that the USB port of the projector will support all USB memories in the market.
61 4. Using the Viewer Notices on shared folder and media server • Files from a shared folder or media server may not be projected if security or antivirus software is installed on your computer. • Open the following firewall ports: - Media server Port numberProtocol 1900 UDP 2869 TCP 10243 TCP 10280-10284 UDP - Shared folder Port numberProtocol 137 UDP/TCP 138 UDP/TCP 139 UDP/TCP 445 UDP/TCP • Set your computer for sharing and security to grant access to files in the shared folder and set your security or antivirus software to grant access to files in the shared folder. Consult your network administrator for more informa- tion. • Movie files in the shared folder or the media server may not be played back correctly depending on your network environment or the bit rate of your file. NOTE: Do not disconnect between the projector and your computer by removing the LAN cable or turning off the projector when a Pow- erPoint file or PDF file is displayed from a shared folder. Doing so will make Viewer inoperable. NOTE • The following operations by using the buttons on the projector are not possible when the VIEWER screen such as the slide screen and the thumbnail screen is displayed. - Keystone correction by using the ▲ or ▼ button - Auto Adjustment by using the AUTO ADJ. button - Volume control with the ◀ or ▶ button • Freezing picture by using the FREEZE, ASPECT, or AUTO ADJ. button on the remote control is not possible when the VIEWER screen such as the slide screen and the thumbnail screen is displayed. • Executing [RESET] → [ALL DATA] from the menu will return the settings for the Viewer toolbar to the factory default.
62 4. Using the Viewer ❷ Preparing presentation materials 1. Create your presentation materials and save them in a supported file format to your computer. • See page 86 for supported file formats. • Make sure that PowerPoint file is displayed on the Viewer before giving your real presentation. • When creating a PDF file, embed your fonts in your PDF file. Embedding fonts requires Adobe Acrobat. This cannot be done in Adobe Reader. TIP: • Using Print Command Example for font embedding using Print Command. See the help of Adobe Acrobat for more information. 1. Select “Print” from the “File” menu. 2. Select “Adobe PDF” from “Printer name” and click the “Properties” but- ton. 3. Click the “Edit” button in the “Adobe PDF Settings” tab. 4. Click the font tab in the Edit window to select the font embed window. 5. Place a check mark for “Embed all fonts”. Click “OK” to return to the Print window, and click “OK” to start creating a PDF file. 2. Save a file to your drive. To save a file to your USB memory: Use the Windows Explore to copy the file to your USB memory. To place a file in a shared folder you create in your computer, see page 77. To use “Media Sharing” in Windows Media Player 11, see page 81.
63 4. Using the Viewer ❸ Projecting images stored in a USB memory device This section explains the basic operation of the Viewer. The explanation provides the operational procedure when the Viewer toolbar is set to the factory default. Preparation: Before starting the Viewer, store images to the USB memory using your computer. Starting the Viewer 1. Turn on the projector. (→ page 15) 2. Insert the USB memory into the USB port of the projec- tor. NOTE: • Do not remove the USB memory from the projector while it’s LED flashes. Doing so may corrupt the data. TIP: You can a USB memory insert the projector when the drive list screen is displayed. 3. Press the SOURCE button to select [VIEWER]. A press of the SOURCE button will display the source select screen. A few more presses of the SOURCE button will display the drive list screen. Another way to select [VIEWER] is to press the VIEWER button on the remote control. TIP: • For more information about the drive list screen, see page 69. • To display graphics in a shared folder, see page 77; to display still images or movie files in a media server, see page 81. USB
64 4. Using the Viewer 4. Press the ▶ button to select “USB1” and press the ENTER button. The “USB1” thumbnail screen will be displayed. TIP: • For more information about thumbnail screen, see page 71. 5. Use the ▲▼◀ or ▶ button to select an icon. • The → (arrow) symbol on the right indicates there are more pages. pressing the PAGE ▽ (page down) button will show the next page: pressing the PAGE △ (page up) will show the previous page. 6. Press the ENTER button. Operation varies depending on the selected file. • Still image The selected slide will be displayed. The ◀ or ▶ button can be used to select the next (right) slide or the previous (left) slide in the thumbnail screen. • Pressing the ENTER button will display the control bar with which is used to select or rotate an slide.( → page 72)
65 4. Using the Viewer • Movie file The movie file will start playing. After finishing the playback, the screen will turn to black. Press the EXIT button to return to the thumbnail screen. • Pressing the ENTER button will display the movie’s control bar with which you can pause or fastforward and some other operations. • Microsoft PowerPoint/Excel file [PowerPoint] The slide on the first page will be displayed. Press ▶ to select the next slide; press ◀ to select the previ- ous slide. • You can also use the ▼ or ▲ button to select a page. To return to the thumbnail screen, press the EXIT button. [Excel] The first sheet will be displayed. Pressing the ▲, ▼, ◀, or ▶ button to scroll the sheet up, down, left and right. The PAGE ▼ or PAGE ▲ button will move to the next sheet or the previous sheet. Pressing the ENTER button will change the display ratio in the sheet. To return to the thumbnail screen, press the EXIT button. NOTE: • Files with slideshow or animation effects may not be correctly displayed on the Viewer. See “Supported PowerPoint files”/“Supported Excel files” on page 60, 86.
66 4. Using the Viewer • Adobe PDF file The first page will be displayed. • The PDF file will fill the width of the screen. Pressing the ▼ or ▲ button will scroll the screen down or up. The PAGE ▼ or PAGE ▲ button will move the screen one page down or up. To return to the thumbnail screen, press the EXIT button. Pressing the ENTER button will change the display mode between whole screen and part screen. • When a passoword input window is displayed, it means that the PDF file is password-protected. Pressing the ENTER button will show the software keyboard. Use the software keyboard to enter your password. Select [OK] and press the ENTER button. The PDF file will be displayed. • For more information on the software keyboard, see page 131. NOTE: Bookmarks and notes that were added after PDF conversion will not be displayed. If fonts were not embedded at the time of PDF conversion, those fonts will not be displayed. TIP: It takes some time (about 30 seconds to two minutes) to display a large size file or to turn pages of a PDF file that has many pages.
67 4. Using the Viewer • Index file (extension:.idx) • Index files, which is converted by using Viewer PPT Converter 3.0, will appear in the Thumbnail screen. O n l y fo l d e r s a n d J P E G f i l e s c o nve r t e d by u s i n g Viewer PPT Converter 3.0 will appear in the Thumbnail screen. TIP: • Viewer PPT Converter 3.0 can be downloaded from our website. URL: http://www.nec-display.com/dl/en/index.html • To select slideshow of index files, open the [PRESENTA- TION] folder in the DRIVE LIST screen. However, index files will not appear. Only folders and JPEG files will appear. • Up to four index folders in your USB and shared folder are displayed. The four folders will be displayed in reverse chronological order • When you insert the USB memory device storing index with the Viewer in operation, the content of the index files will be displayed. NOTE: • The play mode (MANUAL/AUTO) for slides of index file works in the following way: In case of [MANUAL] for [PLAY MODE] When you select [OPTIONS] → [SLIDE SETTING] → [PLAY MODE] → [MANUAL], index files will be set for manual playback in regard- less of whether [INTERVAL] is set. In case of [AUTO] selected for [PLAY MODE] When you select [OPTIONS] → [SLIDE SETTING] → [PLAY MODE] → [AUTO], index files will be set for auto playback at intervals specified by using [INTERVAL]. When, however, [-1] is selected for [INTERVAL], the play mode will be set for auto playback according to the setting for [OPTIONS] → [SLIDE SETTING] → [INTERVAL]. 7. Remove the USB memory from the projector. Return to the drive list screen. Make sure that the LED on the USB memory is not flashing before removing the USB memory. NOTE: If you remove the USB memory from the projector with a slide displayed, the projector may not operate correctly. If this happens, turn off the projector and unplug the power cord. Wait 3 minutes, then connect the power cord, and turn on the projector. USB XXXX Motors
68 4. Using the Viewer Exiting the Viewer 1. Press the SOURCE button to select a source other than [VIEWER]. A press of the SOURCE button will display the source select screen. A few more presses of the SOURCE button will display another source. • To exit the Viewer using the remote control, select a source other than [VIEWER].