E-36
General Operation
Controlling the Projector from a Computer
Use the control connector if the projector cannot be operated with the remote control unit, for example when it is
suspended from the ceiling.
Connecting the computer and projector
Use a commercially available serial cable (D-Sub 9-pin, straight) to connect the computer’s RS-232C connector to the projector’s
control connector (PC CONTROL).
Serial cable (D-Sub 9-pin, straight) (commercially available)
RS-232C
connector
Note:
* This function may not work with some computers.
* Specialized knowledge is required to use the control connector. Consult a specialist, such as the person suspending the projector from the
ceiling.
Use as a High-Brightness Monochrome Projector
Data comprising a lot of black-and-white content such as documents and spreadsheets can be projected as a
highbrightness black-and-white image. While being projected, the image can be switched between black-and-white and
color.
Switching between color and black-and-white is done using the menus. For instructions on operating the menus, see “Menu
Operation Method” on E-40.
Applicable Projector: U5-432
Select “Color B/W Switching” in the “Setup” menu, then
press one of the ̇ or ̈ SELECT buttons on the remote
control unit to select “B/W”.
When selected, the image switches to a high brightness black-
and-white image.
Select “Color” to switch back to a color image.
Press the CANCEL button on the remote control unit to close
the menu display.