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Battery Installation
Remote Control Precautions
• Handle the remote control carefully.
• If the remote control gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.
• Avoid excessive heat and humidity.
• Do not place the battery upside down.
• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
• Dispose of used batteries according to your local regulations.
1. Press firmly and slide the battery cover off.
2.  Install new batteries (AAA). 
Ensure that you have the 
batteries’ polarity (+/–) 
aligned correctly.
3.  Slip the cover back over the 
batteries until it snaps into 
place. Do not mix different 
types of batteries or new and 
old batteries.	The infrared signal operates by line-of-sight up to a distance of about 22 feet/7 m and within a 60-degree angle of the remote sensor on the projector cabinet.
	The projector will not respond if there are objects between the remote control and the sensor, or if strong light falls on the sensor. Weak batteries will also prevent the remote control from properly operating the projector. 
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Using the utility software “Virtual Remote Tool” that you can 
download from our web site (http://www.nec-display.com/ 
dl/en/index.html), 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) or serial cable.
Toolbar
Virtual Remote screen
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. Please refer to page 19.
Step 1: Install Virtual Remote Tool on the computer. Please 
refer to page 16.
Step 2: Connect the projector to the computer.  Please refer to 
page 17.
Step 3: Start Virtual Remote Tool. Please refer to page 18.
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•   Virtual Remote Tool can be used with a serial connection.
•   For update information on Virtual Remote Tool, visit our website: 
http://www.nec-display.com/dl/en/index.html
•   The projector’s COMPUTER IN connector supports DDC/CI (Display 
Data Channel Command Interface). DDC/CI is a standard interface for 
bidirectional communication between display/projector and computer.
Using the Computer Cable (VGA) to  
Operate the Projector (Virtual Remote Tool)
Using the Downloadable Software
	When “Computer IN”is selected for input, 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 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. 
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Step 1: Install Virtual Remote Tool on the computer
•  Supported OS
Virtual Remote Tool will run on the following operating systems.
Windows 8.1 *1, Windows 8.1 Pro *1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise *1, Windows 8 *1,  Windows 8 Pro *1, Windows 8 Enterprise *1, 
Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Ultimate
Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista  Business,
Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Ultimate
Windows XP Home Edition *1, Windows XP Professional
*1:   To run Virtual Remote Tool, “Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0” is required. The Microsoft .NET Framework Version is available from Microsoft’s web page. Install the Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0, 3.0 or 3.5 on your computer.
1  Download the updated VRT exe file from our web site 
(http://www.nec-display.com/dl/en/index.html).
2  Double-click the VRT. exe icon.
The Installer will start and the Wizard screen will appear.
3 Click “Next”.
“END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT” screen will be displayed.
Read “END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT” carefully.
	To install or uninstall the program, the Windows user account must have [Administrator] privilege (Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista).
	Exit all running programs before installation. If another program is running, the installation may not be completed. 
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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.
After the installation is completed, the shortcut icon for Virtual 
Remote Tool will be displayed on the screen.
TIP:Uninstalling Virtual Remote Tool
•   Preparation
        Exit Virtual Remote Tool before uninstallation. To uninstall Virtual 
Remote Tool, the Windows user account must have “Administrator” 
privilege 
    “(Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 and Windows Vista)” or 
    “Computer Administrator” privilege (Windows XP).
•   For Windows 8.1/Windows 8/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 Virtual Remote Tool and click it.
4. Click “Uninstall/Change” or “Uninstall”.When the “User Account Control” window 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 Virtual Remote Tool from the list and then click “Remove”.
Follow the instructions on the screens to complete the uninstallation.
Step 2: Connect the projector to the computer
1   Use the supplied computer cable (VGA) to connect the COMPUTER 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 wa\
ll 
outlet.
The projector is in the standby condition. 
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Step 3: Start Virtual Remote Tool
Start using the shortcut icon
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.
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•  When Virtual Remote Tool starts for the first time, “Easy Setup” window 
will be displayed to navigate your connections.
•   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.
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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Controlling the Projector via the Serial Connection
Using the utility software “PC Control Utility Pro 4” that you 
can download from our web site  
(http://www.nec-display.com/dl/en/index.html), the projector 
can be controlled from a computer via the serial connection.
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.
•  Step 1: Install PC Control Utility Pro 4 on the computer. Please see 
page 21.
•  Step 2: Connect the projector with the computer by a serial cable.
•  Step 3: Start PC Control Utility Pro 4. Please see page 22.
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•  For update information on PC Control Utility Pro 4, visit our website: 
http://www.nec-display.com/dl/en/index.html
	Error notification function is not available on this projector.
(PC Control Utility Pro 4) 
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Step 1: Install PC Control Utility Pro 4 on the computer
 •  Supported OS - PC Control Utility Pro 4 will run on the following operating systems.
Windows 8.1*1, Windows 8.1 Pro *1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise *1, Windows 8 *1, Windows 8 Pro *1, Windows 8 Enterprise *1,
Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Ultimate
Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Ultimate 
Windows XP Home Edition *1, Windows XP Professional *1
*1:   To run PC Control Utility Pro 4, “Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0” is required. The Microsoft .NET Framework Version is available from Microsoft’s web page. Install the Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0, 3.0 or 3.5 on your computer. 
1  Connect your computer to the Internet and download the updated 
PCCUP4 exe file from our web site (http://www.nec-display.com/dl/en/
index.html).
2  Double-click the PCCUP4. exe icon.
The Installer will start and the Wizard screen will appear.
3 Click “Next”.
“END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT” screen will be displayed.
	To install or uninstall the program, the Windows user account must have [Administrator] privilege (Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista)
	Exit all running programs before installation. If another program is running, the installation may not be completed. 
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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.
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”
Step 2: Connect the projector with the computer by a serial cable
Connect the PC CONTROL port on the projector and the serial 
port on the computer by a serial cable according to the instruc-
tions in “Connecting the Projector” on page 24.
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”.
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.
	For the Schedule function of the PC Control utility Pro 4 to work, you must have your computer run-ning and not in stand-by/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”.  
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Viewing 3D Images
The projector provides 3D images to a user wearing 
commercially available LCD shutter eyeglasses.
CAUTION
Health precautionsBefore viewing, be sure to read health care precautions that may be found in the user’s manual included with your LCD shutter eyeglasses or your 3D compatible content such as DVDs, video games, computer’s video files and the like.To avoid any adverse symptoms, heed the following:- Do not use LCD shutter eyeglasses for viewing any material other than 3D images.- Allow a distance of 2 m/7 feet or greater between the screen and a user. Viewing 3D images from too close a distance can strain your eyes. Avoid viewing 3D images for a prolonged period of time. Take a break of 15 minutes or longer after every hour of viewing.- If you or any member of your family has a history of light-sensitive seizures, consult a doctor before viewing 3D images.- While viewing 3D images, if you get sick such as nausea, dizziness, queasiness, headache, eyestrain, blurry vision, convulsions, and numbness, stop viewing them. If symptoms still persist, consult a doctor.- View 3D images from the front of the screen. Viewing from an angle may cause fatigue or eyestrain.
LCD shutter eyeglasses
• Use commercially available 3D eyeglasses which meet the 
following requirements:
- DLP® Link compatible
- Support vertical refresh rate up to 144 Hz.
Steps for viewing 3D images on the projector
1. Connect the projector to your video equipment.
2. Turn on the projector, display the on-screen menu.
3. Select [3D SETTINGS] from [SCREEN] tab and then select [ON] 
for [3D].
- Set for [3D INVERT] and [3D STRUCTURE] as necessary. Please 
see pages 46-47.
4. Play your 3D compatible content and use the projector to display 
the image.
5. Put on your LCD shutter eyeglasses to view 3D images.
Also refer to the user’s manual accompanied with your LCD 
shutter eyeglasses for more information. 
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