NEC NP-VE281 User Manual

Portable ProjectorVE280X/VE281X/VE282X/VE280/VE281/VE282User’s ManualThe VE280X, VE282X, VE280 and VE282 are not distributed in North America.Model No

11. Introduction What’s in the Box?Makesureyourboxcontainseverythinglisted.Ifanypiecesaremissing,contactyourdealer.Pleasesavetheorigi

21. Introduction Introduction to the ProjectorThissectionintroducesyoutoyournewprojectoranddescribesthefeaturesandcontrols.Congratulation

31. Introduction• Preventing unauthorized use of the projector Enhancedsmartsecuritysettingsforcabinetcontrolpanellock,securityslottohel

41. Introduction Part Names of the ProjectorZoom Lever(→ page 22)Controls(→ page 5)LensBuilt-in Security Slot ( )*Adjustable Tilt Foot(→ page 21)Remo

51. IntroductionTop Features1. POWERButton(ON/STANDBY)( ) (→page17, 26)2. POWERIndicator(→page16, 17, 26, 67)3. STATUSIndicator(→pag

61. IntroductionTerminal Panel Features1. COMPUTERIN/ComponentInputConnector(MiniD-Sub15Pin)(→page12, 13)2. PCCONTROLPort(D-Sub9Pin)

71. Introduction Part Names of the Remote Control1. InfraredTransmitter (→page8)2. POWERONButton (→page17)3. POWEROFFButton (→page26)4.

81. Introduction30°30°30°30°OPENRemote Control Precautions• Handletheremotecontrolcarefully.• Iftheremotecontrolgetswet,wipeitdryimmedi

91322. Installation and ConnectionsThissectiondescribeshowtosetupyourprojectorandhowtoconnectvideoandaudiosources.Yourprojectorissi

102. Installation and ConnectionsThrow Distance and Screen SizeThefollowingshowstheproperrelativepositionsoftheprojectorandscreen.Referto

Ver.1/07/12• DLPisatrademarkofTexasInstruments.• IBMisatrademarkorregisteredtrademarkofInternationalBusinessMachinesCorporation.•

112. Installation and Connections WARNING* Installingyourprojectorontheceilingmustbedonebyaqualiedtechnician.ContactyourNECdealerfo

122. Installation and Connections Making ConnectionsConnecting Your PC or Macintosh ComputerNOTE: When using with a notebook PC, be sure to connect th

132. Installation and ConnectionsCOMPUTER INAUDIO INNOTE:RefertoyourDVDplayer'sowner'smanualformoreinformationaboutyourDVDplay

142. Installation and ConnectionsVIDEO INAUDIO INConnecting Your VCRUseaudioequipmentforstereosound.Theprojector'sbuilt-inspeakerismona

152. Installation and ConnectionsHDMI INConnecting HDMI Input (VE281X/VE281/VE282X/VE282 only)YoucanconnecttheHDMIoutputofyourDVDplayer,hard

162. Installation and ConnectionsConnecting the Supplied Power CordConnectthesuppliedpowercordtotheprojector.Firstconnectthesuppliedpowerc

173. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)Thissectiondescribeshowtoturnontheprojectorandtoprojectapictureontothescreen. Turning on the

183. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)Note on Startup screen (Menu Language Select screen)Whenyourstturnontheprojector,youwillgettheSt

193. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) Selecting a SourceSelecting the computer or video sourceNOTE:Turnonthecomputerorvideosourceequipmen

203. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) Adjusting the Picture Size and PositionUsetheadjustabletiltfoot,thezoomleverorthefocusringtoad

iImportant InformationSafety CautionsPrecautionsPleasereadthismanualcarefullybeforeusingyourNECprojectorandkeepthemanualhandyforfuture

213. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)12Adjustable Tilt FootExhaust VentAdjust the Tilt Foot1. Lift the front edge of the projector.CAUTION:Dono

223. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)ZoomUsetheZOOMlevertoadjusttheimagesizeonthescreen.Zoom LeverFocusUsetheFOCUSringtoobtainth

233. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) Correcting Keystone DistortionCorrecting Keystone DistortionIfthescreenistiltedvertically,keystonedi

243. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)Adjusting with the remote control1. Press the KEYSTONE button. The Keystone bar will be displayed. 2. Us

253. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) Optimizing Computer Signal AutomaticallyAdjusting the Image Using Auto AdjustOptimizingacomputerimageau

263. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) Turning off the ProjectorTo turn off the projector:1. First, press the (POWER) button on the projec

273. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) After UsePreparation: Make sure that the projector is turned off.1. Disconnect any other cables.2. Retrac

28 Turning off the Image and SoundPresstheAV-MUTEbuttontoturnofftheimageandsoundforashortperiodoftime.Pressagaintorestoretheimag

294. Convenient Features Changing Eco ModeThisfeatureenablesyoutoselecttwobrightnessmodesofthelamp:OFFandONmodes.Thelamplifecanbee

304. Convenient Features Checking Energy-Saving Effect [CARBON METER]Thisfeaturewillshowenergy-savingeffectintermsofCO2emissionreduction(k

iiImportant InformationRF Interference (for USA only)WARNINGTheFederalCommunicationsCommissiondoesnotallow any modications or changestoth

314. Convenient Features30˚30˚ Using the Optional Remote Mouse Receiver (NP01MR)Theoptionalremotemousereceiverenablesyoutooperateyourcompute

324. Convenient FeaturesOperating your computer’s mouse from the remote controlYoucanoperateyourcomputer’smousefromtheremotecontrol.PAGE Bu

334. Convenient Features Using the Computer Cable (VGA) to Operate the Projector (Virtual Remote Tool)Usingtheutilitysoftware“VirtualRemoteTool”

344. Convenient FeaturesStep 1: Install Virtual Remote Tool on the computerSupported OSVirtualRemoteToolwillrunonthefollowingoperatingsystems

354. Convenient Features4 Click “Next”. “END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT” screen will be displayed. Read “END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT” carefully.5 If yo

364. Convenient FeaturesTIP:Uninstalling Virtual Remote ToolPreparation:ExitVirtualRemoteToolbeforeuninstalling.TouninstallVirtualRemoteTool

374. Convenient FeaturesStep 3: Start Virtual Remote ToolStart using the shortcut icon• Double-click the shortcut icon on the Windows Desktop.Start

384. Convenient FeaturesExiting Virtual Remote Tool1 Click the Virtual Remote Tool icon on the Taskbar. The pop-up menu will be displayed.2 Click

394. Convenient Features Viewing 3D ImagesTheprojectorprovides3DimagestoauserwearingoptionalLCDshuttereyeglasses(NP02GL) CAUTIONHealth pr

404. Convenient FeaturesOn-screen menu for 3D imagesFollowthestepstodisplaythe3Dmenu.1. Press the MENU button. The On-screen menu will be di

iiiImportant Information Fire and Shock Precautions • Ensurethatthereissufcientventilationandthatventsareunobstructedtopreventthebuild

414. Convenient FeaturesSelecting input connected to a source of 3D images [COMPUTER] (VE280X/VE280)/[COMPUTER/HDMI] (VE281X/VE281/VE282X/VE

424. Convenient FeaturesTroubleshooting on viewing 3D imagesIfimageswillnotbedisplayedin3Dor3Dimagesappearas2D,checkthefollowingtable

435. Using On-Screen Menu Using the MenusNOTE: The on-screen menu may not be displayed correctly while interlaced motion video image is projected.1.

445. Using On-Screen Menu Menu ElementsMenu windows or dialog boxes typically have the following elements:Highlight ����������������������������� Indi

455. Using On-Screen Menu List of Menu ItemsSomemenuitemsarenotavailabledependingontheinputsource.MenuItem Default OptionsSOURCECOMPUTER *V

465. Using On-Screen Menu Menu Descriptions & Functions [SOURCE][VE280X/VE280] [VE281X/VE281/VE282X/VE282]COMPUTERSelectsthecomputerconnectedt

475. Using On-Screen Menu Menu Descriptions & Functions [ADJUST][PICTURE][PRESET]Thisfunctionallowsyoutoselectoptimizedsettingsforyourpr

485. Using On-Screen Menu[GAMMA CORRECTION]Eachmodeisrecommendedfor:DYNAMIC �������������� Creates a high-contrast picture�NATURAL ��������������

495. Using On-Screen Menu[IMAGE OPTIONS]Adjusting Clock and Phase [CLOCK/PHASE]ThisallowsyoutomanuallyadjustCLOCKandPHASE.CLOCK ��������������

505. Using On-Screen MenuAdjusting Horizontal/Vertical Position [HORIZONTAL/VERTICAL]Adjuststheimagelocationhorizontallyandvertically.- Animag

ivImportant Information- Iftheprojectordoesnotoperatenormallywhenyoufollowtheinstructionsdescribedinthisuser'smanual.- Ifthep

515. Using On-Screen MenuOptions FunctionAUTOTheprojectorwillautomaticallydeterminetheincomingsignalanddisplayitinitsaspectratio.Thepro

525. Using On-Screen MenuAdjusting the Vertical Position of Image [POSITION](onlywhen[16:9],[15:9],or[16:10]isselectedfor[ASPECTRATIO])When

535. Using On-Screen Menu Menu Descriptions & Functions [SETUP][GENERAL]Correcting Vertical Keystone Distortion Manually [KEYSTONE]Youcancorrect

545. Using On-Screen MenuSetting Eco Mode [ECO MODE]ThisfeatureturnsonorofftheECOmode.Thelamplifecanbeextendedbyselecting[ON].Select

555. Using On-Screen Menu[MENU]Turning On / Off Eco Message [ECO MESSAGE]Thisoptionturnsonoroffthefollowingmessageswhentheprojectoristurn

565. Using On-Screen Menu[INSTALLATION][VE280X/VE280/VE281X/VE281][VE282X/VE282]Selecting Projector Orientation [ORIENTATION]Thisreorientsyourimage

575. Using On-Screen Menu[OPTIONS(1)][VE280X/VE280][VE281X/VE281/VE282X/VE282]Selecting Fan Mode [FAN MODE]Thisoptionallowsyoutoselectthreemode

585. Using On-Screen MenuEnabling or Disabling WXGA Mode [WXGA MODE]Selecting[ON]willgiveprioritytoaWXGA(1280x768)signalinrecognizingan

595. Using On-Screen Menu[OPTIONS(2)]Selecting Power-saving in [STANDBY MODE]Theprojectorhastwostandbymodes:[NORMAL]and[POWER-SAVING].ThePOWE

605. Using On-Screen MenuTurning On the Projector By Applying Computer Signal [AUTO POWER ON(COMP.)]WhentheprojectorisinStandbymode,applyinga

vImportant InformationNote for US ResidentsThelampinthisproductcontainsmercury.PleasedisposeaccordingtoLocal,StateorFederalLaws. Health

615. Using On-Screen Menu[3D][VE280X/VE280][VE281X/VE281/VE282X/VE282] Selecting input connected to a source of 3D images [COMPUTER] (VE280X

625. Using On-Screen Menu Menu Descriptions & Functions [INFO.]Displaysthestatusofthecurrentsignalandlampusage.Thisitemhasvepages.

635. Using On-Screen Menu[SOURCE (1)][RESOLUTION][HORIZONTALFREQUENCY][VERTICALFREQUENCY][SYNCTYPE][SYNCPOLARITY][SCANTYPE][VERSION][FIRMWARE]Ve

645. Using On-Screen Menu Menu Descriptions & Functions [RESET]Returning to Factory Default [RESET]TheRESETfeatureallowsyoutochangeadjustme

656. MaintenanceThissectiondescribesthesimplemaintenanceproceduresyoushouldfollowtocleanthecabinetandthelens,andreplacethelamp. Cl

666. Maintenance Replacing the LampWhenthelampreachestheendofitslife,theLAMPindicatorinthecabinetwillblinkredandthemessagewillbe

677. Appendix TroubleshootingThissectionhelpsyouresolveproblemsyoumayencounterwhilesettinguporusingtheprojector.Indicator MessagesPower

687. AppendixCommon Problems & Solutions (→“Power/Status/LampIndicator”onpage67.)Problem Check These ItemsDoesnotturnonorshutdown• Chec

697. AppendixIf there is no picture, or the picture is not displayed correctly.• PoweronprocessfortheprojectorandthePC. Besuretoconnectt

707. Appendix SpecicationsThissection provides technical informationabout the VE280X/VE281X/VE282X/VE280/VE281/VE282 projector'sperform

viTable of ContentsImportant Information ... i1. Introduction

717. Appendix*4 HDMI™(DeepColor,LipSync)withHDCP WhatisHDCP/HDCPtechnology? HDCPisanacronymforHigh-bandwidthDigitalContentProtecti

727. Appendix260(10.2)75(3.0)247(9.7)89.5(3.5)72.9(2.9) Cabinet DimensionsLens centerLens centerUnit:mm(inch)VE282X/VE282VE281X/VE281VE280X/VE280

737. AppendixMini D-Sub 15 Pin Connector Pin Assignments of D-Sub COMPUTER Input ConnectorSignalLevelVideosignal:0.7Vp-p(Analog)Syncsignal:TTL

747. Appendix Compatible Input Signal ListHorizontal:15KHzto100KHz(RGB:24KHzorover)Vertical:50Hzto85HzAnalog RGBSignalResolution( dots )Aspe

757. AppendixNOTE: Contact your local dealer for a full list of the PC Control Codes if needed.Cable ConnectionCommunicationProtocolBaud rate �������

767. AppendixNo image is displayed from your PC or video equipment to the projector�Still no image even though you connect the projector to the PC rs

777. AppendixIn the space below please describe your problem in detail.Information on application and environment where your projector is usedProjecto

787. Appendix REGISTER YOUR PROJECTOR! (for residents in the United States, Canada, and Mexico)Pleasetaketimetoregisteryournewprojector.Thisw

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