NEC NP-M300X NP115 : PC Control Connectors and Cables for all projectors and p

NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc.

www.necdisplay.com

PC Control Connectors and Cables for NEC Projectors

v4.0

NEC labels the connector for RS232C serial communication the “PC Control” port.

This PC Control port can be used for the following functions:

• Communication from an AMX, Crestron or Extron control system.

• Communication from a PC using the NEC PC Control Utility for basic projector control.

• Communication from a PC using the NEC Geometric Correction Tool for adjusting a projector to display an image on a

cylindrical, spherical or corner screen.

• Communication from a PC using the NEC Image Express Utility to send images to the projector for presentations as

well as basic projector control, projector lamp and error status or asset management. (These functions can also be

accomplished via LAN or USB with models that have a network interface, optional network PC card or USB interface)

NEC uses two types of connectors for the PC Control port, a D-Sub 9pin for larger projectors and a mini-DIN 8pin for smaller

projectors due to space constraints on those models.

Models with D-Sub 9Pin PC Control port:

M260X/M260W/M300X/M300W

NP110/115/215/216

NP300/400/500/500W/500WS/600/600S, NP310/410/410W/510/510W/510W/610/610S

NP905/901W

NP1000/2000, 1150/2150/3150/3151W, NP1250/2250W/3250/3250W, NP1200/2200

NP4000/4001, NP4100/4100W

P350X/P350W/P420X

VT770/800

U300X/310W

A standard D-Sub 9P female to D-Sub 9P female “Null Modem” or “Cross” cable can be obtained at a local computer or

electronics store. A “Straight Through” cable will not work.

If you prefer to assemble your own cable, you can use the pin out information below.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

To GND of PC

To RxD of PC

To TxD of PC

To CTS of PC

To RTS of PC

Models with mini-DIN 8Pin PC Control port:

LT30/35

LT240/260/245/265

NP40/50/60, NP41/61/62, NP43/64

VT37/47/470/570/575/670/676/48/480/580/49/490/491/590/595/695/700

WT600/610E

A cable can be purchased from NEC using the following part number. (Service P/N: CA03DE)

If you prefer to assemble your own cable, use the pin out information below and the following tips. Soldering a mini-DIN

connector can be tedious. To simplify the cable assembly, you can purchase a MAC or Sun type keyboard/mouse cable

(mini-DIN 8P) at a local computer store. Cut a DIN connector from one end and attach a D-Sub 9P Female to that end using

the pin out below.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Note: Do not confuse Pins 1 & 2

on the mini-DIN 8P connector.

Pin 1 is below Pins 3 & 4 which

are offset to one side of the

connector.

mini-DIN 8P Male

GND

GND

RxD

RxD

TxD

TxD

*Tie Pin 7 & 8 together if desired

NOTE1:

It is recommended to set the projector to “Idle Mode” in the Setup menu for best Power ON response.

NOTE2:

For long cable runs it is recommended to set communication speed to 9600 bps in the Setup menu.