Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product NP-V300X NEC
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Por tabl e Project or V 3 0 0X / V2 6 0X / V 2 3 0X / V2 6 0 R / V2 6 0/ V2 3 0/ V3 0 0W / V2 6 0W User’s Man u al The V230X and V23 0 are not dis tribu ted in Nor t h Ameri ca. Mo del No.: NP- V30 0 X, NP-V 260X, NP-V 230X, NP-V 260 R, NP- V260, NP- V230, NP- V300W, NP- V 260W The NP-V 260 R is dis tribu ted in Bra zil onl y .
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i Important Information Safety Cautions Precautions Please read this manual carefully bef ore using your NEC projector and keep the manual handy f or future reference .
ii Important Information RF Interference (for USA only) W ARNING The Federal Communications Commission does not allow any modifications or changes to the unit EXCEPT those specified b y NEC Display Solutions of Amer ica, Inc. in this manual. F ailure to comply with this gov er nment regu- lation could v oid your right to operate this equipment.
iii Important Information Fire and Shock Pr ecautions • Ensure that there is sufcient ventilation and that vents are unobstructed to prev ent the build-up of heat inside your projector . Allow at least 4 inches (10cm) of space between y our projector and a wall.
iv Important Information - If the projector does not operate normally when you f ollow the instructions described in this user's manual. - If the projector has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. - If the projector e xhibits a distinct change in perf or mance , indicating a need for service.
v Important Information CA UTION: • DONOT TOUCH THE LAMPimmediately afterithas beenused. It willbe e xtremely hot. T urnthe projectoroff and then disconnect the power cab le. Allow at least one hour f or the lamp to cool bef ore handling.
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vii T able of Contents 7 T ur ning off the Projector .............................................................................................. 2 7 After Use......................................................................................
1 1. Intr oduction 1 What’ s in the Box? Make sure y our box contains e v er ything listed. If any pieces are missing, contact y our dealer. Please sav e the or iginal bo x and packing materials if you e ver need to ship y our projector.
2 1. Introduction Intr oduction to the Projector This section introduces you to y our new projector and describes the features and controls. Congratulations on Y our Purchase of the Projector This DLP ® projector is one of the very best projectors av ailable toda y .
3 1. Introduction • Preventingunauthorizeduseoftheprojector Enhanced smar t secur ity settings for ke yword protection, cabinet control panel lock, security slot, chain opening tohelppre ventunauthorizedaccess ,adjustmentsandtheftdeterrence.
4 1. Introduction Part Names of the Pr ojector Zoom Lev er ( → page 23 ) Controls ( → page 5 ) Lens Lens Cap Built-in Security Slot ( )* Adjustable Tilt Foot Le ver ( → page 22 ) Adjustable .
5 1. Introduction T op Features 1. PO WERButton(ON/ST ANDBY)( ) ( → page 18 , 2 7 ) 2. PO WER Indicator ( → page 17 , 18 , 2 7 , 7 3 ) 3. ST A TUSIndicator ( → page 7 3 ) 4. LAMPIndicator ( → page 70 , 7 3 ) 5.
6 1. Introduction T erminal Panel Features 1. COMPUTER OUT Connector (Mini D-Sub 15 Pin) ( → page 1 3 ) 2. C O M P U T E R I N / C o m p o n e n t I n p u t C o n n e c t o r (MiniD-Sub15Pin) ( → page 1 2 , 1 3 , 14 ) 3.
7 1. Introduction Part Names of the Remote Contr ol 3 7 5 6 1 2 10 15 16 14 17 9 4 8 13 29 30 31 19 20 25 27 28 24 18 23 22 21 26 32 12 11 1. Infrared T ransmitter ( → page 9 ) 2. PO WERONButton ( → page 14 ) 3. PO WEROFFButton ( → page 23 ) 4, 5,6.
8 1. Introduction 30° 30° 30° 30° OPEN Remote Control Pr ecautions • Handletheremotecontrolcarefully . • Iftheremotecontrolgetswet,wipeitdryimmediately . • A voide xcessiveheatandhumidity .
9 3 2 1 2. Installation and Connections This section describes how to set up your projector and ho w to connect video and audio sources. Y our projector is simple to set up and use.
10 2. Installation and Connections Throw Distance and Scr een Size The follo wing shows the proper relativ e positions of the projector and screen. Refer to the table to deter mine the position of installation. Distance Chart C D B Screen center Lens center Screen bottom 2.
11 2. Installation and Connections W ARNING * Installing your projector on the ceiling must be done by a qualified technician. Contact your NEC dealer f or more inf or mation. * Do not attempt to install the projector yourself . • Only use y our projector on a solid, le v el surface.
12 2. Installation and Connections COMPUTER IN PHONE PHONE AUDIO IN Making Connections Connecting Y our PC or Macintosh Computer NOTE: When using with a notebook PC, be sure to connect the projector and notebook PC while the projector is in standby mode and before turning on the power to the notebook PC.
13 2. Installation and Connections Connecting an External Monitor Y ou can connect a separate, e xter nal monitor to y our projector to simultaneously view on a monitor the computer analog image you’ re projecting. NOTE:Daisychainconnectionisnotpossible.
14 2. Installation and Connections AUDIO IN LR AUDIO OUT L R Component YC bC r COMPUTER IN AUDIO IN NOTE:RefertoyourDVDplayer'sowner'smanualformoreinformationaboutyourDVDplayer'svideooutputrequirements.
15 2. Installation and Connections AUDIO IN LR AUDIO OUT L R VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN AUDIO IN Connecting Y our VCR Use audio equipment f or stereo sound.
16 2. Installation and Connections Connecting to a Network (V300X/V260X only) TheprojectorcomesstandardwithaLANpor t(RJ-45)whichprovidesaLANconnectionusingaLANcab le. Using a LAN cable allows you to specify the Networ k Settings and the Alert Mail Settings f or the projector ov er a LAN.
17 2. Installation and Connections Connecting the Supplied Power Cable Connect the supplied power cab le to the projector . First connect the supplied power cable's three-pin plug to the A C IN of the projector , and then connect the other plug of the supplied power cab le in the wall outlet.
18 3. Pr ojecting an Image (Basic Operation) This section describes how to turn on the projector and to project a picture onto the screen. 1 T ur ning on the Pr ojector 1. Remove the lens cap • Do not re mo v e t he lens ca p b y pul ling on th e s tring.
19 3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) Note on Startup screen (Menu Language Select scr een) When y ou first turn on the projector , you will get the Star tup menu. This menu giv es you the oppor tunity to select one ofthe21menulanguages.
20 3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) Selecting a Sour ce Selecting the computer or video source NOTE:T urnonthecomputerorvideosour ceequipmentconnectedtotheprojector . SelectingfromSour ceList Press and quickly release the SOURCE button on the projector cabinet to display the Source list.
21 3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) Adjusting the Pictur e Size and Position Usetheadjustabletiltf oot,thezoomle verorthef ocusringtoadjustthepicturesizeandposition. In this chapter dra wings and cables are omitted f or clar ity .
22 3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) 2 1 4 3 Adjustable Tilt Foot V entilation outlet Adjustable Tilt Foot Le ver Adjust the Tilt Foot 1. Lift the front edge of the pr ojector .
23 3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) Zoom UsetheZOOMle vertoadjusttheimagesiz eonthescreen. Zoom Lev er Focus Use the FOCUS ring to obtain the best focus .
24 3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) Corr ecting Keystone Distortion Correcting Keystone Distortion If the screen is tilted vertically , k eystone distor tion becomes large.
25 3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) Adjusting with the remote contr ol 1. Press the KEYST ONE button. The Ke ystone bar will be display ed. 2. Use the or button to correct the ke ystone distortion. Adjust so that the right and left sides are parallel.
26 3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) Optimizing Computer Signal Automatically Adjusting the Image Using Auto Adjust Optimizingacomputerimageautomatically . PresstheA UTOADJ . buttontooptimizeacomputerimageautomatically .
27 3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) 7 T ur ning of f the Projector T oturnoffthepr ojector: 1. First, press the (PO WER) button on the projector cabinet or the PO WER OFF b utton on the remote con- trol. The [POWER OFF / ARE Y OU SURE? /CARBON SA V - INGS- SESSION X.
28 3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) After Use Preparation: Makesurethattheprojectoristurnedoff. 1. Disconnect any other cab les.
29 1 T ur ning of f the Image and Sound Press the A V -MUTE button to turn off the image and sound f or a shor t period of time. Press again to restore the image and sound. NOTE: Even though the image is turned off, the menu still remains on the screen.
30 4. Convenient Features Changing Eco Mode This f eature enables y ou to select two br ightness modes of the lamp: OFFandONmodes. Thelamplifecanbee xtendedbyturningonthe[ECOMODE]. [ECOMODE] Description Status of LAMP indicator [OFF] This is the def ault setting (100% Brightness).
31 4. Convenient Features Checking Energy-Saving Ef fect [CARBON METER] This feature will show energy-saving eff ect in terms of CO 2 emission reduction(kg) when the projector’ s [ECO MODE] issetto[ON]. Thisfeatureiscalled[CARBONMETER].
32 4. Convenient Features Pr eventing the Unauthorized Use of the Projector [SECURITY] Ak eywordcan beset fory ourprojectorusingthe Menutoa voidoper ationb yan unauthor ized user . Whenak eyword is set, tur ning on the projector will displa y the K eyword input screen.
33 4. Convenient Features 7. T ype in the same combination of buttons and press the ENTER b utton. The confirmation screen will be displayed. 8. Select [YES] and press the ENTER button. The SECURITY function has been enabled. T oturnonthepr ojectorwhen[SECURITY]isenabled: 1.
34 4. Convenient Features T odisabletheSECURITYfunction: 1. Press the MENU button. The menu will be displa yed. 2. Select [SETUP] → [INST ALLA TION] → [SECURITY] and press the ENTER button. The OFF/ON menu will be displa yed. 3. Select [OFF] and press the ENTER button.
35 4. Convenient Features 30˚ 30˚ 7 Using the Optional Remote Mouse Receiver (NP01MR) The optional remote mouse receiv er enables you to operate y our computer’ s mouse functions from the remote control. It is a great con venience f or clicking through y our computer-generated presentations.
36 4. Convenient Features Operatingyourcomputer’ smousefromtheremotecontrol Y ou can operate your computer’ s mouse from the remote control. P A GE / Button: scrolls the vie wing area of the windo w or to mov e to the pre vious or ne xt slide in P ower- P oint on your computer .
37 4. Convenient Features Network Setting by Using an HTTP Br owser (V300X/V260X) Overview Connecting the projector to a network allows the Aler t Mail setting ( → page 3 9 ) and the projector control from a computer via the network.
38 4. Convenient Features NetworkSettings http://<the projector’ s IP address> /index.html DHCP .................................. Enabling this option automatically assigns an IP address to the projector from your DHCP server .
39 4. Convenient Features AlertMailSetting http://<the projector’ s IP address>/lanconfig.html This option notifies y our computer of an error message via e-mail when using wired LAN. An error message notification will be sent when the projector lamp has reached the end of its usable lif e or an error occurs in the projector .
40 4. Convenient Features V iewing 3D Images Theprojectorprovides3Dimages toauserwearing commerciallyav ailableDLP ® Link compatible LCD shutter eye- glasses.
41 4. Convenient Features On-screenmenuf or3Dimages F ollowthestepstodispla ythe3Dmenu. 1. Press the MENU button. The[SOURCE]menuwillbedispla yed. [V230X/V260/V230] [V300X/V260X] 2. Pressthe button twice .
42 4. Convenient Features In ver tingtheorderofdispla yingtheimagesforlefteyeandrighte ye[L/RINVER T] This function changes the order of displa ying the images f or left ey e and right ey e. Changethesettingifyouha vedifcultyseeing3Dimages.
43 5. Using On-Scr een Menu 1 Using the Menus NOTE: The on-screen menu may not be displayed correctly while interlaced motion video image is projected.
44 5. Using On-Screen Menu Menu Elements Slide bar Solid triangle T ab Radio button High Altitude symbol Menuwindowsordialogbo xestypicallyha vethefollo wingelements: Highlight ............................. Indicates the selected menu or item.
45 5. Using On-Screen Menu List of Menu Items Some menu items are not a vailab le depending on the input source. Menu Item Default Options SOURCE COMPUTER(V230X/V260/V230) COMPUTER1,COMPUTER.
46 5. Using On-Screen Menu SETUP OPTIONS(2) OFF TIMER OFF OFF ,0:30,1:00,2:00,4:00,8:00,12:00,16:00 ST ANDBY MODE NORMAL NORMAL, POWER-SA VING A UTO PO WER ON(AC) OFF OFF , ON A UTO PO WER ON(COMP .
47 5. Using On-Screen Menu Menu Descriptions & Functions [SOURCE] [V230X/V260/V230] [V300X/V260X] COMPUTER Selects the computer connected to your COMPUTER IN input connector . NOTE: • WhenthecomponentinputsignalisconnectedtotheCOMPUTERINconnector ,select[COMPUTER].
48 5. Using On-Screen Menu Menu Descriptions & Functions [ADJUST] [PICTURE] [PRESET] Thisfunctionallowsy outoselectoptimizedsettingsf oryourprojectedimage. Y ou can adjust neutral tint f or yello w , cyan or magenta.
49 5. Using On-Screen Menu SelectingGammaCorrectionMode[GAMMACORRECTION] Each mode is recommended f or : DYNAMIC .............. Creates a high-contrast picture. NA TURAL ............... Natural reproduction of the picture. BLACK DET AIL .
50 5. Using On-Screen Menu [RESET] The settings andadjustments for [PICTURE] will bereturned to thef actor y settings with the exception of the following; Presetnumbersand[REFERENCE]withinthe[PRESET]screen.
51 5. Using On-Screen Menu [IMA GE OPTIONS] AdjustingClockandPhase[CLOCK/PHASE] This allows y ou to manually adjust CLOCK and PHASE. CLOCK ................... Use this item to fine tune the computer image or to remove any vertical banding that might appear .
52 5. Using On-Screen Menu AdjustingHorizontal/V er ticalP osition[HORIZONT AL/VERTICAL] Adjuststheimagelocationhorizontallyandvertically . - Animagecanbedistor tedduringtheadjustmentof[CLOCK]and[PHASE].
53 5. Using On-Screen Menu NA TIVE The projector displays the current image in its true resolution when the incoming computer signal has a lower resolution than the projector’ s native resolution.
54 5. Using On-Screen Menu T urningonNoiseReduction[NOISEREDUCTION] This function allows y ou to select the le vel of noise reduction. Theprojectorissettotheoptimizedle velf oreachsignalatthef actor y .
55 5. Using On-Screen Menu Menu Descriptions & Functions [SETUP] [GENERAL] Correcting V er ticalKe ystoneDistor tionManually[KEYST ONE] Y ou can correct vertical distor tion manually .
56 5. Using On-Screen Menu SettingEcoMode[ECOMODE] This f eature tur ns on or off the ECO mode. The lamp life can be extended by selecting [ON]. Selecting [ON] also decreasesf annoisewhencomparedto[OFF]mode.
57 5. Using On-Screen Menu [MENU] SelectingMenuColor[COLORSELECT] Y ou can choose between two options f or menu color : COLOR and MONOCHROME.
58 5. Using On-Screen Menu SelectingMenuDispla y Time[DISPLA Y TIME] This option allows y ou to select how long the projector waits after the last touch of a button to turn off the menu. The presetchoicesare[MANU AL],[A UTO5SEC],[A UTO15SEC], and[A UTO 45SEC].
59 5. Using On-Screen Menu [INST ALLA TION] SelectingProjectorOrientation[ORIENT A TION] This reorients your image f or y our type of projection. The options are: desktop front projection, ceiling rear projection, desktop rear projection, and ceiling front projection.
60 5. Using On-Screen Menu SelectingCommunicationSpeed[COMMUNICA TIONSPEED] This f eature setsthe baudr ate of the PC Control por t (D-Sub 9P). It suppor tsdata rates from 4800 to 38400 bps.
61 5. Using On-Screen Menu [OPTIONS(1)] SelectingFanMode[F ANMODE] This option allows y ou to select three modes f or f an speed: Auto mode , High speed mode, and High Altitude mode. AUTO ..................... The built-in fans automatically run at a variable speed according to the internal temperature.
62 5. Using On-Screen Menu EnablingKe ySoundandErrorSound[BEEP] This f eature turns on or off the button sound or alar m when the f ollowing operations are perf ormed.
63 5. Using On-Screen Menu [OPTIONS(2)] UsingOff Timer[OFF TIMER] Theremainingcountdowntimewillbedispla yedatthebottomofthemenuwhenthe[OFF TIMER]ispreset. 1. Select your desired time between 30 min utes and 16 hours: OFF , 0:30, 1:00, 2:00, 4:00, 8:00, 12:00, 16:00.
64 5. Using On-Screen Menu T urning On the Projector By Applying Computer Signal [A UT O PO WER ON(COMP .) for V230X/V260/ V230/[A UT OPO WERON(COMP1)]f.
65 5. Using On-Screen Menu [3D] [V230X/V260/V230] [V300X/V260X] Selecting input connected to a source of 3D images [COMPUTER / VIDEO / S-VIDEO] (V230X/V260/V2.
66 5. Using On-Screen Menu 7 Menu Descriptions & Functions [INFO.] Displa ys thestatus of thecurrent signal andlamp usage.
67 5. Using On-Screen Menu [SOURCE] [SOURCENAME] [HORIZONT ALFREQUENCY] [VER TICALFREQUENCY] [SIGNAL TYPE] [VIDEO TYPE] [SYNC TYPE] [SYNCPOLARITY] .
68 5. Using On-Screen Menu Menu Descriptions & Functions [RESET] [V230X/V260/V230] [V300X/V260X] ReturningtoFactoryDefault[RESET] The RESET feature allows y ou to change adjustment.
69 6. Maintenance This section describes the simple maintenance procedures you should f ollow to clean the cabinet and the lens, and replace the lamp . 1 Cleaning the Cabinet and the Lens 1. T urn off the projector bef ore cleaning. 2. Clean the cabinet periodically with a damp cloth.
70 6. Maintenance Replacing the Lamp When the lamp reaches the end of its life , the LAMP indicator in the cabinet will blink red. Ev en though the lamp ma y still be working, replace the lamp to maintain the optimal projector perf or mance. After replacing the lamp , be sure to clear the lamp hour meter .
71 6. Maintenance 2. Remove the lamp housing. (1) Loosen the three screws securing the lamp housing until the phillips screwdriver goes into a freewheeling condi- tion.
72 6. Maintenance 5. Connect the supplied power cable, and turn on the projector . 6. Finally , select the menu → [RESET] → [CLEAR LAMP HOURS] to reset the lamp usa ge hours.
73 7. Appendix 1 T roubleshooting This section helps you resolv e problems you ma y encounter while setting up or using the projector . Indicator Messages Power Indicator Indicator Condition Projector Condition Note Off The power cable is unplugged. – Blinking light Green 0.
74 7. Appendix CommonProb lems&Solutions ( → “P ower/Status/Lamp Indicator” on page 7 3 .) Problem Check TheseItems Does not turn on or shut down • Check that the.
75 7. Appendix Ifthereisnopicture, orthepictureisnotdisplay edcorrectly . • P oweronprocessf ortheprojectorandthePC. Be sure to connect the projector and notebook PC while the projector is in standby mode and bef ore tur ning on the power to the notebook PC .
76 7. Appendix Specifications This sectionprovides technicalinformation abouttheV300X/V260X/V230X/V260R/V260/V230/V300W/V260W pro - jector's perf ormance. Model Number V300X / V260X / V230X / V260R / V260/ V230 Optical V300X V260X V230X V260R V260 V230 Projection Sys- tem SingleDLP®chip(0.
77 7. Appendix V300X V260X V230X V260R V260 V230 Built-in Speaker 7W (monaural) P ower Requirement 100–240VA C,50/60Hz Input Current 3.
78 7. Appendix Model Number V300W/ V260W Optical V300W V260W Projection System SingleDLP®chip(0.65",aspect16:10) Resolution* 1 1280×800pixels(WXGA) Lens Manualzoomandf ocus F=2.55-2.85,f=18.3–21.
79 7. Appendix tioning properly . With the implementation of HDCP , there may be cases in which cer tain content is protected with HDCP and might not be display ed due to the decision/intention of the HDCP community (Digital Content Protec- tion, LLC).
80 7. Appendix 310(12.2) 96(3.8) 247(9.7) 68.4 (2.7) 95 (3.7) Cabinet Dimensions Lens center Lens center Unit: mm (inch) V230X/V260/V230 V300X/V260X/V300W/V260W.
81 7. Appendix Mini D-Sub 15 Pin Connector Pin Assignments of D-Sub COMPUTER Input Connector Signal Le vel Video signal : 0.7Vp-p (Analog) Sync signal : TTL le vel 5 14 23 10 11 12 13 14 15 69 78 PinNo.
82 7. Appendix Compatible Input Signal List Horizontal: 15KHzto100KHz(RGB: 24KHzorov er) V er tical: 50Hzto120Hz(Signalswithhigherthanrefreshrate85Hzsuppor tresolutionsof1024x768orlower .
83 7. Appendix NOTE: Contact your local dealer for a full list of the PC Control Codes if needed. Cable Connection Communication Protocol Baud rate .........................................38400 bps Data length ......................................8 bits Parity .
84 7. Appendix No image is displayed from your PC or video equipment to the projector . Still no image even though you connect the projector to the PC first, then start the PC. Enabling your notebook PC’ s signal output to the projector . • A combination of function keys will enable/disable the exter - naldisplay.
85 7. Appendix In the space below please describe your problem in detail. Information on application and environment where your projector is used Projector Model number: Serial No.
86 7. Appendix T ravelCare Guide T ravelCare - a service for international travelers This pr oduct is el igible for “T ravelCare ”, NEC’s un ique inte rnat ional warranty . Please note that T ravelCare coverage differs in par t from coverage under the warranty included with the product.
87 7. Appendix NEC Corporation of Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. Address: 33rdFloor ,MenaraT AOne,22,JalanP .Ram - lee,50250K ualaLumpur ,Malaysia T elephone: +60321783600(ISDN) F axLine: +60321783789 Email Address: necare@nsm.
88 7. Appendix T O: NECorNEC’ sAuthorizedServiceStation: FM: (Company & Name with signature) Dear Sir (s), I would like to apply your T ravelCare Ser vice Program based .
89 7. Appendix 5. LoanServiceChargesandConditions: Upon acceptance of this NEC Projector, Customer agrees to assume liability for this loan unit. The current cost of use of this loan unit is US$200 for 12 calendar days .
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