NEC Projector U321H User Manual

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Controlling the Projector over a LAN 
[Using on Windows]
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 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. (see page 16)
•  Step 1: Install PC Control Utility Pro 4 on the computer. (see page 15)
•  Step 2: Connect the projector to a LAN. (see page 16)
•  Step 3: Start PC Control Utility Pro 4. (see page 16)
TIP:
•  PC Control Utility Pro 4 can be used with a serial connection.
•   For update information on PC Control Utility Pro 4, visit our website: 
http://www.nec-display.com/dl/en/index.html
	When the projector is in the standby condition, the Error Alert function of PC Control Utility Pro4 is not available.
To make this function available even in the standby condition, use the E-Mail Alert function of the projector. 
(PC Control Utility Pro 4 for Windows/PC Control 
Utility Pro 5 for Mac OS) 
						

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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, 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, 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 to a LAN
Connect the projector to the LAN by following the instructions 
in “Connecting the Projector” on page 21 and “How to use web 
browser to control your projector” in pages 46-47.
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 Win-dows 7:
Select “Control Panel” -> “System and Security” -> “Power Options” -> “Change when the computer sleeps” -> “Put the computer to sleep” -> ”Never”. 
	When “NORMAL” is selected for “Standby Mode” from the menu, the projector cannot be controlled via the serial cable or network (wired LAN) connection.
	The projector does not support the LAN automatic search feature of PC Control Utility Pro 4. To con-nect the projector, register an IP address manually.
PC Control Utility Pro 5 for Mac OS
Step 1: Install PC Control Utility Pro 5 on the computer
1   Connect your computer to the Internet and visit our website (http://www.
nec-display.com/dl/en/index.html).
2  Download the updated PC Control Utility Pro 5 from our website.
3  In Finder, control-click (“control” + click) or right click the PC Control 
Utility Pro 5.mpkg.
4  Select “Open” from the top of contextual menu that appears. 
						

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5  Click “Open” in the dialog box. If prompted, enter an administrato\
r name 
and password.
The installer will start.
6  Click “Next”.
“END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT” screen will be displayed.
7  Read “END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT” and click “Next”. 
The confirmation window will be displayed.
8  Click “I accept the terms in the license agreement”.
Follow the instructions on the installer screens to complete the install\
ation.
Step 2: Connect the projector to a LAN
Connect the projector to the LAN by following the instructions in 
“Connecting the Projector” (see page 19)
Step 3: Start PC Control Utility Pro 5
1. Open your Applications folder in Mac OS.
2. Click the “PC Control Utility Pro 5” folder.
3. Click the “PC Control Utility Pro 5” icon. 
PC Control Utility Pro 5 will start.
 
TIP: Viewing the Help of PC Control Utility Pro 5
•   Displaying the Help file of PC Control Utility Pro 5 while it is running.
•   From the menu bar, click “Help” → “Help” in this order. 
The Help screen will be displayed
•   Displaying the Help using the Dock
1. Open “Application Folder” in Mac OS.
2. Click the “PC Control Utility Pro 5” folder.
3. Click the “PC Control Utility Pro 5 Help” icon.
The Help screen will be displayed.
TIP: Uninstalling a software program
1. Put the “PC Control Utility Pro 5” folder to the Trash icon.
2. Put the configuration file of PC Control Utility Pro 5 to the Trash icon. 
• The configuration file of PC Control Utility Pro 5 is located in “/Users/ /Application Data/NEC Projector User Supportware/
PC Control Utility Pro 5”.  
	For the Schedule function of the PC Control utility Pro 5 to work, you must have your computer running and not in sleep mode. Select “Energy Saver” from the “System Preferences” in Mac and disable its sleep mode before running the scheduler.
	When [NORMAL] is selected for [STANDBY MODE] from the menu, the projector cannot be turned on via the network. 
						

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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 sei-zures, consult a doctor before viewing 3D images.- While viewing 3D images, if you get sick such as nausea, dizziness, queasi-ness, 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. (see page 
36)
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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Connecting the Projector
	Make sure that the power plug is fully inserted into both the projector AC IN terminal and the wall outlet. 
	The MONITOR OUT connector supports Separate sync signal only.
To the wall outlet
1.........................................................................\
.......................................RS232 cable2........................................................................Computer cable (VGA) (supplied)3.........................................................................\
......................................HDMI cable4.........................................................................\
......................................Audio cable5.........................................................................\
....................Power cord (supplied)6.........................................................................\
.........................Audio output cable7.........................................................................\
.........................................RJ45 cable8.........................................................................\
...........................VGA output cable
Connect to Computer/Notebook
E62405SPR
1
34
5
2
6
Audio Output
7
8External  Display
Router / Network Switch 
						

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	Due to the difference in applications for each country, some regions may have different accessories.
	When Deep Color is set to ON on your HDMI equipment, video or audio noise may be generated depending on the equipment or cable being used. Should this happen, set Deep Color to OFF (8 bit). 
Connect to Video Sources
1....................................................15-Pin to 3 RCA Component/HDTV Adaptor2.........................................................................\
......................................HDMI cable3.........................................................................\
................................................Audio4.........................................................................\
..........................Audio Cable/RCA5.........................................................................\
....................Power cord (supplied)6.........................................................................\
..........................Audio Cable/RCA  7.........................................................................\
...................Composite video cable
	Make sure that the power plug is fully inserted into both the projector AC IN terminal and the wall outlet.
HDMI cable: Use High Speed HDMI® Cable.
To the wall outlet
E62405SP
R
Composite Video Output
DVD Player, Set-top Box, HDTV receiver
1
5
6
Audio Output
43
2
7 
						

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Powering On/Off the Projector
Turn on the projector first and then the signal sources.
If you turn on the projector immediately after the lamp is turned off or when the temperature is high, the fans run without displaying an image for a while and then the projector will display the image.
(*)When “Normal” is selected for “Standby Mode”,the Power LED will turn red; when “Network standby” is selected for “Standby Mode”, the Power LED will turn orange.
POWER/STANDBY 1
	When you first turn on the projec-tor, you will get the Startup menu. This menu gives you the opportunity to select the menu languages. To select the language, use the , , , or  button on the remote control. Select your language. Refer to Language on page 39.
 	While the POWER indicator is blinking green in short cycles, the power cannot be turned off by using the power button.
Powering On the Projector
1. Securely connect the power cord and signal cable. When 
connected, the POWER/STANDBY LED will turn Orange.
2.   Turn on the projector by pressing “POWER” on the remote 
control or  on the control panel. At this moment, the 
POWER/STANDBY LED will now turn Green.  
The startup screen will display in approximately 10 seconds. 
The first time you use the projector, you will be asked to 
select the preferred language and power saving mode.
3.   Turn on your source (computer, notebook, video player,etc.) 
The projector will detect your source automatically.
		If you connect multiple sources at the same time, press the 
“SOURCE” button on the control panel or direct source keys 
on the remote control to switch between inputs. 
						

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Powering Off the Projector
1.    Press the “POWER OFF” button on the remote control or the 
 button on the control panel to turn off the projector lamp, 
you will see a message as below on the on-screen display.
 
POWER OFF
YES NO
ARE YOU SURE?
2.   Press the “POWER OFF” button again to confirm. 
3.   
Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and the 
projector. If you disconnect the power cord while viewing 
the picture and connect the power cord again, wait for at 
least one second until you connect the power cord again.
	While the POWER indicator is blinking green in short cycles, the power cannot be turned off by using the power button. 
						

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Warning Indicator
   When the “STATUS” LED indicator flashes red, it 
indicates the projector has overheated. The projector will 
automatically shut itself down.
WARNING! TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH
1. MAKE SURE AIR IN AND OUTLETS ARE NOT BLOCKED.
2. MAKE SURE THE ENVIRONMENT TEMPERATURE IS UNDER 40 DEGREE C
    When the “LAMP” LED indicator turns red and the message 
below displays on-screen, the projector has detected that 
the lamp is approaching its end of life. When you see this 
message, change the lamp as soon as possible. 
WARNING! LAMP
LAMP WARNING
LAMP LIFE IS ABOVE LIMIT TIME. LAMP OFF!
WARNING! LAMP
LAMP WARNING
PLEASE REPLACE THE LAMP.
 
    When the “STATUS” LED indicator flashes red and the 
message below displays on-screen, it indicates the fan failed. 
Stop using the projector and disconnect the power cord from 
the electrical outlet, then contact your local dealer or our 
service center. 
WARNING! FAN LOCKED
THE PROJECTOR WILL SWITCH OFF AUTOMATICALLY.
For more information on STATUS LED, refer to page 53.