NEC Projector Pa500x User Manual
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• Changing presenter
Three types of settings may be made to change the presenter: “Not Approved”, “Approved”, and “Changing Prohibited”
(these can be selected only by the presenter).
In the following example, “Not Approved” is selected.
• Click [Become A Presenter] in the attendant window.
You will change from a participant to a presenter.
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• Leaving conference
Leave the conference and exit Image Express Utility 2.0.
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• Changing presenter
Three types of settings may be made to change the presenter: “Not Approved”, “Approved”, and “Changing Prohibited”
(these can be selected only by the presenter).
In the following example, “Not Approved” is selected.
• Click [Become A Presenter] in the attendant window.
You will change from a participant to a presenter.
Click1
• Leaving conference
Leave the conference and exit Image Express Utility 2.0.
• Click [File] in the attendant window, and...")
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• Operation on computer
1 Click Windows [Start] → [All Programs] → [NEC Projector User Supportware] → [Desktop Control Utility
1.0] → [Desktop Control], in that order.
The “Selection Of Network Connections” window is displayed.
This displays a list of the network devices connected to the computer you are using.
2 Select the network device to use and click [OK].
The “Startup password settings” window will be displayed.
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• Operation on computer
1 Click Windows [Start] → [All Programs] → [NEC Projector User Supportware] → [Desktop Control Utility
1.0] → [Desktop Control], in that order.
The “Selection Of Network Connections” window is displayed.
This displays a list of the network devices connected to the computer you are using.
2 Select the network device to use and click [OK].
The “Startup password settings” window will be displayed.
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3 Input the starting password of Desktop Control Utility 1.0, and click [OK].
The “Current password” window will be displayed.
NOTE:
The character string displayed in the password field varies each time Desktop Control Utility 1.0 is started.
4 Write down the character string displayed in the password field.
Write down “PMHN” in the screen example of step 3.
5 Click [OK].
Desktop Control Utility 1.0 will be started.
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3 Input the starting password of Desktop Control Utility 1.0, and click [OK].
The “Current password” window will be displayed.
NOTE:
The character string displayed in the password field varies each time Desktop Control Utility 1.0 is started.
4 Write down the character string displayed in the password field.
Write down “PMHN” in the screen example of step 3.
5 Click [OK].
Desktop Control Utility 1.0 will be started.
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• Operating the projector (connecting computer)
1 Connect a USB mouse that is commercially available to the projector.
USB
2 Turn on the power to the projector.
Set the LAN setting of the projector in advance.
3 Press the SOURCE button on the projector unit.
The Source list will be displayed.
In case of the remote control, press the NETWORK button.
The “network menu” screen will be displayed, proceed to step 5.
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• Operating the projector (connecting computer)
1 Connect a USB mouse that is commercially available to the projector.
USB
2 Turn on the power to the projector.
Set the LAN setting of the projector in advance.
3 Press the SOURCE button on the projector unit.
The Source list will be displayed.
In case of the remote control, press the NETWORK button.
The “network menu” screen will be displayed, proceed to step 5.
4 Press the / buttons to select [NETWORK], and then press...")
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5 Click [DESKTOP CONTROL UTILITY].
The “DESKTOP CONTROL UTILITY menu” screen will be displayed.
6 Click “ENTRY”.
A password input screen will be displayed.
7 Input the password you have written down in step 4 of “Operation on computer”.
• Click the [BS] button on the right side of the [PASSWORD] field to delete the character to the left of the character
insertion point.
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5 Click [DESKTOP CONTROL UTILITY].
The “DESKTOP CONTROL UTILITY menu” screen will be displayed.
6 Click “ENTRY”.
A password input screen will be displayed.
7 Input the password you have written down in step 4 of “Operation on computer”.
• Click the [BS] button on the right side of the [PASSWORD] field to delete the character to the left of the character
insertion point.
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10 Click the computer at the connection destination and then [OK].
The desktop screen of the computer at the connection destination will be\
displayed.
• Operating the projector (manipulating desktop screen)
The displayed desktop screen can be manipulated by using the USB mouse connected to the projector. If the EXIT
button of the projector or remote control is pressed while the desktop screen is displayed, an auxiliary operation bar
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10 Click the computer at the connection destination and then [OK].
The desktop screen of the computer at the connection destination will be\
displayed.
• Operating the projector (manipulating desktop screen)
The displayed desktop screen can be manipulated by using the USB mouse connected to the projector. If the EXIT
button of the projector or remote control is pressed while the desktop screen is displayed, an auxiliary operation bar
is displayed at the...")
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• Operating the projector (exiting Desktop Control Utility 1.0)
1 Click the projector icon [] on the taskbar while the desktop screen is displayed.
2 Click [Exit].
Desktop Control Utility 1.0 will be terminated.
3 Press the EXIT button on the projector unit or on the remote control.
The “network menu” screen will be displayed.
4 Press the MENU button on the projector unit or on the remote control.
The on-screen menu will be displayed.
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• Operating the projector (exiting Desktop Control Utility 1.0)
1 Click the projector icon [] on the taskbar while the desktop screen is displayed.
2 Click [Exit].
Desktop Control Utility 1.0 will be terminated.
3 Press the EXIT button on the projector unit or on the remote control.
The “network menu” screen will be displayed.
4 Press the MENU button on the projector unit or on the remote control.
The on-screen menu will be displayed.
5 Select an input source other than...")
189 8. User Supportware • Operating the projector (connecting computer) 1 Connect a USB mouse that is commercially available to the projector. USB 2 Turn on the power to the projector. Set the LAN setting of the projector in advance. 3 Press the SOURCE button on the projector unit. The Source list will be displayed. In case of the remote control, press the NETWORK button. The “network menu” screen will be displayed, proceed to step 5. 4 Press the / buttons to select [NETWORK], and then press the ENTER button. The “network menu” screen will be displayed.
190 8. User Supportware 5 Click [DESKTOP CONTROL UTILITY]. The “DESKTOP CONTROL UTILITY menu” screen will be displayed. 6 Click “ENTRY”. A password input screen will be displayed. 7 Input the password you have written down in step 4 of “Operation on computer”. • Click the [BS] button on the right side of the [PASSWORD] field to delete the character to the left of the character insertion point. 8 After inputting the password, click the button on the right side of the [PASSWORD] field. You are returned to the “DESKTOP CONTROL UTILITY” menu screen. 9 Click [COMPUTER SEARCH]. The “COMPUTER LIST” screen will be displayed. If the connection destination has not been found as a result of a COMPUTER SEARCH, search for the connection destination by inputting the IP address of the computer at the connection destination\ , click “Input IP Address”.
191 8. User Supportware 10 Click the computer at the connection destination and then [OK]. The desktop screen of the computer at the connection destination will be\ displayed. • Operating the projector (manipulating desktop screen) The displayed desktop screen can be manipulated by using the USB mouse connected to the projector. If the EXIT button of the projector or remote control is pressed while the desktop screen is displayed, an auxiliary operation bar is displayed at the lower left of the screen. Manipulate the auxiliary operation bar by using the buttons of the projector or remote control.
192 8. User Supportware (cut-off icon) �������Disconnects communication with the computer � (Shift icon) ����������When the highlight is moved to this icon and the ENTER button is pressed, shift lock status is set� The shift lock is canceled if the highlight is moved to this icon and the ENTER button is pressed again� (Ctrl icon) ������������When the highlight is moved to this icon and the ENTER button is pressed, control lock status is set� The control lock is canceled if the highlight is moved to this icon and the ENTER button is pressed again� (ESC icon) �����������The same operation as when the [ESC] key of the computer is pressed is performed� This icon is used, for example, to stop a slideshow of PowerPoint� • Operating the projector (disconnecting communications) 1 Press the EXIT button while the desktop screen is displayed. An auxiliary operation bar will be displayed at the lower left of the screen. 2 Move the highlight to (cut-off icon) and press the ENTER button. Communication will be disconnected and you are returned to the “DESKTOP CONTROL UTILITY” menu screen. To resume communication, click [COMPUTER SEARCH]. After that, follow step 10 on the preceding page. REFERENCE: Communication can also be disconnected by clicking the projector icon on the taskbar and then clicking “Disconnect” while the desktop screen is displayed.
193 8. User Supportware • Operating the projector (exiting Desktop Control Utility 1.0) 1 Click the projector icon [] on the taskbar while the desktop screen is displayed. 2 Click [Exit]. Desktop Control Utility 1.0 will be terminated. 3 Press the EXIT button on the projector unit or on the remote control. The “network menu” screen will be displayed. 4 Press the MENU button on the projector unit or on the remote control. The on-screen menu will be displayed. 5 Select an input source other than [NETWORK].
194 8. User Supportware Controlling the Projector over a LAN (PC Control Utility Pro 4) Using the utility software “PC Control Utility Pro 4”, the projector can be controlled from a computer over a LAN. 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. For information on how to use PC Control Utility Pro 4, see Help of PC Control Utility Pro 4. TIP: • PC Control Utility Pro 4 can be used with a serial connection. Connect the projector to a LAN. Connect the projector to the LAN by following the instructions in “Connecting to a Wired LAN” (→ page 150), “Con- necting to a Wireless LAN (sold separately)” (→ page 151) and “9 Application Menus - NETWORK SETTINGS” (→ page 120) 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 [POWER-SAVING] is selected for [STANDBY MODE] from the menu, the projector cannot be turned on via the network (wired LAN/wireless LAN) connection. When [NETWORK STANDBY] is selected for [STANDBY MODE], the projector cannot be turned on via 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.
195 8. User Supportware Converting PowerPoint files to Slides (Viewer PPT Converter 3.0) Using Viewer PPT Converter 3.0 allows you to convert PowerPoint files into JPEG files. Converted JPEG files and Index files (.idx) can be saved to a USB memory. When the USB memory inserted into the projector, these JPEG files and Index files (.idx) can be displayed with the viewer function of the projector without connecting a computer. NOTE: When Viewer PPT Converter 3.0 has been installed, once start Viewer PPT Converter 3.0 once with the privilege used for installation. Then exit from Viewer PPT Converter 3.0 without doing anything. • Starting Click Window’s [Start] → [All Programs] → [NEC Projector User Supportware] → [Viewer PPT Converter 3.0] → [Viewer PPT Converter 3.0], in that order. NOTE: When installing Viewer PPT Converter 3.0 onto a computer that has PowerPoint installed, Viewer PPT Converter 3.0 is automatically registered as a Power-Point add-in. It is necessary to cancel Viewer PPT Converter 3.0 add-in before uninstalling Viewer PPT Converter 3.0. Refer to Viewer PPT Converter 3.0 Help to unregister the add-in. Converting PowerPoint files and saving them to a USB memory 1. Insert the USB memory into the USB port of the computer. 2. On Windows, click “Start” → “All programs” → “NEC Projector UserSupportware” → “Viewer PPT Converter 3.0” → “Viewer PPT Converter 3.0”. Viewer PPT Converter 3.0 will start. 3. Click “Brows...” and select a PowerPoint file you wish to convert, and then click “Open”. 4. Click “Next”.
196 8. User Supportware 5. Select the USB memory drive for “Card Drive” and type in “Index name”. Index name must be eight alphanumeric characters or less. 2-byte character and file with a long filename cannot be used. 6. Click “Export”. A confirmation message will be displayed. 7. Click “OK”. Exporting a file will start. 8. Click “OK”. 9. Click “Exit”. Viewer PPT Converter 3.0 will exit. 10. Remove the USB memory from the computer. NOTE: • Before removing the USB memory from the USB port of the computer, click the “Safe to Remove Hardware” icon on the task- bar.
197 8. User Supportware Projecting Your Mac’s Screen Image from the Projector over a LAN (Image Express Utility 2 for Mac) Using Image Express Utility 2 for Mac contained allows you to send the Mac’s screen image to the projector over a network (wired or wireless LAN). Image Express Utility 2 for Mac runs on Mac OS X 10.2.8 or later. It runs on both Mac OS X (PowerPC) and Mac OS X (Intel). Hereafter, “Image Express Utility 2 for Mac” is abbreviated as “Image Express Utility 2”. What you can do with Image Express Utility 2 • Via the network images on the screen of your Mac can be sent to the projector and projected on the screen. • One computer can send images to more than one projector. Operating environment Supported OS Mac OS X 10.2.8 or later required Mac OS X 10.3.0 or later recommended Processor (CPU) PowerPC G3 600 MHz processor required PowerPC G4 800 MHz or higher recommended or Intel Core Solo 1.5 GHz or higher required Memory 256 MB or higher required Network environment Wired or wireless LAN required that supports TCP/IP Only the AirPort and AirPort Extreme wireless LAN cards are guaranteed to work with Image Express Utility 2. “Easy Connection” supports only AirPort and AirPort Extreme. Supported resolution VGA (640 × 480) or higher required XGA (1024 × 768) recommended (1024 × 768 - 1280 × 800 recommended for PA550W/PA500U) Supported screen colors 32 thousands of colors, 16.7 million colors required * 256 or fewer colors are not supported. Connecting the projector to a LAN Connect the projector to the LAN by following the instructions in “Connecting to a Wired LAN” (→ page 150), “Con- necting to a Wireless LAN” (→ page 151) and “9 Application Menus - NETWORK SETTINGS” (→ page 120)
198 8. User Supportware Using Image Express Utility 2 Connecting to a projector 1 Confirm that the projector has been turned on. 2 Click the AirPort status ( ) on the Macintosh menu bar, and click “Turn AirPort On”. The AirPort status is changed to “ ” or “ ”. • AirPort status types and meanings ...AirPort : Off ...AirPort : On ( in infrastructure connection ) ...AirPort : On ( in adhoc connection ) REFERENCE: When the AirPort status ( / / ) is not displayed on the menu bar: 1 Click Apple Menu ( ) and [System Preferences...]. The “System Preferences” window will be displayed. 2 Click [Network]. The Network configuration window will be displayed. 3 Select [AirPort] in [Show]. 4 Click [AirPort] tab. The AirPort configuration item will be displayed. 5 Check the “Show AirPort status in menu bar” check box at the bottom configuration item. The AirPort status ( / / ) will be displayed on the menu bar. 6 Click the [ ] button at the upper left on the Network configuration window. The Network configuration window will be closed.