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Cautions when connecting an HDMI cable, Cautions when using a DVI signal, Installation and Connections

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6. Installation and Connections Cautions when connecting an HDMI cable • Use a certified High Speed HDMI® Cable or High Speed HDMI® Cable with Ethernet. Cautions when connecting a DisplayPort cable • Use a certified DisplayPort cable. • Depending on the computer, some time may be required until the image is displayed. • Some DisplayPort cables (commercially available) have locks. • To disconnect the cable, press the button on the top of the cable's connector, then pull the cable out. • No power is supplied from the DisplayPort input connector to the connected device. • When signals from a device that uses a signal converter adapter are connected to the DisplayPort input connector, in some cases the image may not be displayed. • When the HDMI output of a computer is connected to the DisplayPort input connector, use a converter (commercially available). Cautions when using a DVI signal • When the computer has a DVI output connector, use a commercially available converter cable to connect the computer to the projector's HDMI input connector (only digital video signals can be input). Also, connect the computer's audio output to the projector's Computer 2 audio input connector. In this case, switch the HDMI setting at on-screen menu's audio selection on the projector to [COMPUTER2]. (→ page 109) To connect the computer's DVI output connector to the projector's DisplayPort input connector, use a commercially available converter. NOTE: When Viewing a DVI Digital Signal • Use a DVI-to-HDMI cable compliant with DDWG (Digital Display Working Group) DVI (Digital Visual Interface) revision 1.0 stan- dard. The cable should be within 197"/5 m long. • Turn off the projector and the PC before connecting the DVI-to-HDMI cable. • To project a DVI digital signal: Connect the cables, turn the projector on, then select the HDMI input. Finally, turn on your PC. Failure to do so may not activate the digital output of the graphics card resulting in no picture being displayed. Should this happen, restart your PC. • Some graphics cards have both analog RGB (15-pin D-Sub) and DVI (or DFP) outputs. Use of the 15-pin D-Sub connector may result in no picture being displayed from the digital output of the graphics card. • Do not disconnect the DVI-to-HDMI cable while the projector is running. If the signal cable has been disconnected and then reconnected, an image may not be correctly displayed. Should this happen, restart your PC. 145

Section	Page
Front cover	1
Important Information	3
Caution on Handling the Optional Lens	6
1. Introduction	13
(1) What’s in the Box?	13
(2) Introduction to the Projector	14
Congratulations on Your Purchase of the Projector	14
Features you’ll enjoy:	14
About this user’s manual	15
(3) Part Names of the Projector	16
Front/Top	16
Rear	17
Control Panel/Indicator Section	18
Terminal Panel Features	19
(4) Part Names of the Remote Control	20
Battery Installation	21
Remote Control Precautions	21
Operating Range for Wireless Remote Control	21
(5) Operating Environment for Software Included on CD-ROM	22
Operating Environment	23
2. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)	24
(1) Flow of Projecting an Image	24
(2) Connecting Your Computer/Connecting the Power Cord	25
(3) Turning on the Projector	26
Note on Startup screen (Menu Language Select screen)	27
(4) Selecting a Source	28
Selecting the computer or video source	28
(5) Adjusting the Picture Size and Position	29
Adjusting the vertical position of a projected image (Lens shift)	30
Focus	31
Applicable lens: NP11FL	32
Zoom	33
Adjusting the Tilt Feet	33
(6) Correcting Keystone Distortion	34
(7) Optimizing Computer Signal Automatically	36
Adjusting the Image Using Auto Adjust	36
(8) Turning Up or Down Volume	36
(9) Turning off the Projector	37
(10) After Use	38
3. Convenient Features	39
(1) Turning off the Image and Sound	39
(2) Freezing a Picture	39
(3) Enlarging a Picture	39
(4) Changing Eco Mode/Checking Energy-Saving Effect Using Eco Mode [ECO MODE]	40
Checking Energy-Saving Effect [CARBON METER]	41
(5) Using the Optional Remote Mouse Receiver (NP01MR)	42
(6) Correcting Horizontal and Vertical Keystone Distortion [CORNERSTONE]	44
Cornerstone	44
(7) Displaying Two Pictures at the Same Time	47
Selecting the PIP or PICTURE BY PICTURE Mode [MODE]	47
[POSITION]	48
(8) Preventing the Unauthorized Use of the Projector [SECURITY]	49
(9) Controlling the Projector by Using an HTTP Browser	52
(10) Projecting Your Computer’s Screen Image from the Projector via a Network [NETWORK PROJECTOR]	59
(11) Using the Projector to Operate Your Computer via a Network [REMOTE DESKTOP]	63
4. Using the Viewer	68
(1) What you can do with the Viewer	68
(2) Preparing presentation materials	71
(3) Projecting images stored in a USB memory device	72
Starting the Viewer	72
Exiting the Viewer	75
Names and functions of Viewer screen	76
Viewer option settings	81
(4) Projecting data from shared folder	84
Connecting the projector to the shared folder	84
Disconnecting the shared folder from the projector	87
(5) Projecting data from media server	88
Setting up “Media Sharing” in Windows Media Player 11	88
Setting up “Media Sharing” in Windows Media Player 12	90
Connecting the projector to the media server	91
Disconnecting the projector from the media server	92
(6) Restrictions on displaying files	93
Some restrictions on PowerPoint files	93
Some restrictions on PDF files	93
5. Using On-Screen Menu	94
(1) Using the Menus	94
(2) Menu Elements	95
(3) List of Menu Items	96
(4) Menu Descriptions & Functions [SOURCE]	99
COMPUTER 1, 2, and 3	99
HDMI	99
DisplayPort	99
VIDEO	99
S-VIDEO	99
VIEWER	99
NETWORK	99
ENTRY LIST	99
TEST PATTERN	99
(5) Menu Descriptions & Functions [ADJUST]	103
[PICTURE]	103
[IMAGE OPTIONS]	106
[VIDEO]	110
(6) Menu Descriptions & Functions [SETUP]	112
[BASIC]	112
[MENU]	114
[INSTALLATION(1)]	115
[INSTALLATION(2)]	118
[OPTIONS(1)]	120
[OPTIONS(2)]	122
(7) Menu Descriptions & Functions [INFO.]	124
[USAGE TIME]	124
[SOURCE(1)]	125
[SOURCE(2)]	125
[WIRED LAN]	125
[WIRELESS LAN(1)]	126
[WIRELESS LAN(2)]	126
[VERSION(1)]	126
[VERSION(2)]	127
[OTHERS]	127
(8) Menu Descriptions & Functions [RESET]	128
Returning to Factory Default [RESET]	128
(9) Application Menu	130
IMAGE EXPRESS UTILITY	130
DESKTOP CONTROL UTILITY	130
NETWORK PROJECTOR	131
REMOTE DESKTOP CONNECTION	131
NETWORK SETTINGS	132
TOOLS	148
6. Connecting to Other Equipment	153
(1) Mounting a lens (sold separately)	153
Mounting the lens	153
Removing the lens	154
(2) Making Connections	155
Analog RGB signal connection	155
Digital RGB signal connection	156
Connecting an External Monitor	158
Connecting Your DVD Player or Other AV Equipment	159
Connecting Component Input	160
Connecting HDMI Input	161
Connecting to a Wired LAN	162
Connecting to a Wireless LAN (sold separately)	163
Mounting a wireless LAN unit	163
To remove the wireless LAN unit	165
7. Maintenance	167
(1) Cleaning the Filters	167
(2) Cleaning the Lens	170
(3) Cleaning the Cabinet	170
(4) Replacing the Lamp and the Filters	171
8. User Supportware	176
(1) Installing Software Program	176
Installation for Windows software	176
Installation for Macintosh software	178
(2) Operating the Projector Via the LAN (Virtual Remote Tool)	179
(3) Projecting Your Computer’s Screen Image from the Projector over a LAN (Image Express Utility Lite)	182
(4) Projecting an Image from an Angle (Geometric Correction Tool in Image Express Utility Lite)	184
What you can do with GCT	184
(5) Projecting Images or Videos from the Projector over a LAN (Image Express Utility 2.0)	186
What you can do with Image Express Utility 2.0	186
Connecting the projector to a LAN	187
Basic Operation of Image Express Utility 2.0	188
(6) Using the Projector to Operate Your Computer over a LAN (Desktop Control Utility 1.0)	197
What you can do with Desktop Control Utility 1.0	197
Connecting the projector to a LAN	197
Using the projector to operate your computer’s desktop screen	198
(7) Controlling the Projector over a LAN (PC Control Utility Pro 4)	206
(8) Converting PowerPoint files to Slides (Viewer PPT Converter 3.0)	207
(9) Projecting Your Mac’s Screen Image from the Projector over a LAN (Image Express Utility 2 for Mac)	209
What you can do with Image Express Utility 2	209
Operating environment	209
Connecting the projector to a LAN	209
Using Image Express Utility 2	210
9. Appendix	213
(1) Throw distance and screen size	213
Lens types and throw distance	213
Tables of screen sizes and dimensions	216
Lens shifting range	217
(2) Compatible Input Signal List	219
(3) Specifications	221
(4) Cabinet Dimensions	223
(5) Mounting the cable cover (sold separately)	224
(6) Pin Assignments of D-Sub COMPUTER Input Connector	225
(7) Troubleshooting	226
Indicator Messages	226
Common Problems & Solutions	228
If there is no picture, or the picture is not displayed correctly.	230
(6) PC Control Codes and Cable Connection	231
(7) Troubleshooting Check List	232

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6. Installation and Connections

Cautions when connecting an HDMI cable

•

Use a certiﬁed High Speed HDMI

Cable

High Speed HDMI

Cable with Ethernet

Cautions when connecting a DisplayPort cable

•

Use a certiﬁed DisplayPort cable.

•

Depending on the computer, some time may be required until the image is displayed.

•

Some DisplayPort cables (commercially available) have locks.

•

To disconnect the cable, press the button on the top of the cable’s connector, then pull the cable out.

•

No power is supplied from the DisplayPort input connector to the connected device.

•

When signals from a device that uses a signal converter adapter are connected to the DisplayPort input connector,

in some cases the image may not be displayed.

•

When the HDMI output of a computer is connected to the DisplayPort input connector,

use

a converter (commercially

available).

Cautions when using a DVI signal

•

When the computer has a DVI output connector, use a commercially available converter cable to connect the

computer to the projector’s HDMI input connector (only digital video signals can be input). Also, connect the

computer’s audio output to the projector’s Computer 2 audio input connector. In this case, switch the HDMI setting

at on-screen menu’s audio selection on the projector to [COMPUTER2]. (

→

page

109

)

To connect the computer’s DVI output connector to the projector’s DisplayPort input connector, use a commercially

available converter.

NOTE: When Viewing a DVI Digital Signal

• Use a DVI-to-HDMI cable compliant with DDWG (Digital Display Working Group) DVI (Digital Visual Interface) revision 1.0 stan

dard. The cable should be within 197"/5 m long.

• Turn off the projector and the PC before connecting the DVI-to-HDMI cable.

• To project a DVI digital signal: Connect the cables, turn the projector on, then select the HDMI input. Finally, turn on your PC.

Failure to do so may not activate the digital output of the graphics card resulting in no picture being displayed. Should this happen,

restart your PC.

• Some graphics cards have both analog RGB (15-pin D-Sub) and DVI (or DFP) outputs. Use of the 15-pin D-Sub connector may

result in no picture being displayed from the digital output of the graphics card.

• Do not disconnect the DVI-to-HDMI cable while the projector is running. If the signal cable has been disconnected and then

reconnected, an image may not be correctly displayed. Should this happen, restart your PC.