NEC U300X Series, User Manual

Page 1: ...Projector U300X U250X U310W U260W User s Manual The U250X and U260W are not distributed in North America Model No NP U300X NP U250X NP U310W NP U260W...

Page 2: ...C library Nicomsoft Ltd HDMI the HDMI Logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Blu ray is a trademark of Blu ray Disc Association Oth...

Page 3: ...ED DOC Compliance Notice for Canada only This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Machine Noise Information Regulation 3 GPSGV T...

Page 4: ...circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help For UK only In UK a BS approved power cord with moulded plug has a Blac...

Page 5: ...h between the light source and the mirror with any objects Doing so could cause the object to catch on fire Do not place any objects which are easily affected by heat in front of the projector mirror...

Page 6: ...ts lower brightness CAUTION DO NOT TOUCH THE LAMP immediately after it has been used It will be extremely hot Turn the projector off and then disconnect the power cord Allow at least one hour for the...

Page 7: ...ng to High can cause the lamp to overcool causing the image to flicker Switch Fan Mode to Auto Using the projector at altitudes approximately 2500 feet 760 meters or higher can shorten the life of opt...

Page 8: ...Focus 29 Adjusting Projection Image Size 29 Throw Distance and Screen Size 30 User Controls 31 On Screen Display 31 How to operate 31 Menu Tree 32 IMAGE 34 IMAGE Advanced 36 SCREEN 38 SCREEN 3D Setti...

Page 9: ...g Turn on the projector first and then the signal sources Warning When the lamp reaches the end of its life it will burn out and may make a loud popping sound If this happens the projector will not tu...

Page 10: ...use a commercially available clean ing cloth for lens Do not Use abrasive cleaners waxes or solvents to clean the unit Use under the following conditions Extremely heat cold or humidity In areas susc...

Page 11: ...TM technology NTSC NTSC4 43 PAL PAL M PAL N SE CAM and SDTV 480i 576i EDTV 480p 576p HDTV 720p 1080i 1080p compatible Multi Auto functions Auto detection Auto image and Auto saving the adjustments Ful...

Page 12: ...N8N1121 Important Information For North America 7N8N1101 For Other countries than North America 7N8N1101 and 7N8N1111 For North America Registration Card Limited Warranty Batteries AAAx2 The cable cov...

Page 13: ...Cable Cover 6 Release rings for Cable Cover 7 KensingtonTM Lock Port This security slot sup ports the MicroSaver Projector Product Overview 13 2 6 11 10 7 8 6 5 1 3 4 12 2 9 Security System 8 Tilt Ad...

Page 14: ...onnector 5 COMPUTER 2 IN Connector 6 HDMI Connector 7 PC CONTROL Connector 8 SERVICE Port for service purpose only 9 VIDEO IN Connector 10 AUDIO IN L R Connector 11 AC IN 12 AUDIO OUT Connector 13 AUD...

Page 15: ...25 26 2 SOURCE Press SOURCE to select an input signal 3 STATUS LED Indicate the projector s tempera ture status 4 VOLUME Decrease speaker volume 5 MENU Press MENU to launch the Onscreen display OSD ba...

Page 16: ...ur Directional Select Keys Use or or or to select items or make adjustments to your selection 11 EXIT Exit the settings Removing and Attaching the Cable Cover Procedure for Removing and Attaching the...

Page 17: ...r on the projector Refer to the Power On Off the Projec tor section on pages 25 26 2 POWER OFF Power off the projector Refer to the Power On Off the Projec tor section on pages 25 26 3 4 5 15 8 9 10 1...

Page 18: ...SD back to the top level of OSD for the OSD main menu operation 9 D ZOOM Zoom in out the projected im age 10 L CLICK Mouse left click 11 KEYSTONE Correction Adjust the image to compensate for distorti...

Page 19: ...firm your section of items in sub menu operation 22 Four Directional Select Buttons Use or or or to select items or make adjustments to your selection 23 PAGE Use this button to page up or page down 2...

Page 20: ...mix different types of batteries or new and old batteries CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manu facturer...

Page 21: ...d with a LAN and a serial connection For update information on Virtual Remote Tool visit our website http www nec display com dl en index html TIP The projector s COMPUTER 1 IN connector supports DDC...

Page 22: ...sion 2 0 or later is required The Microsoft NET Framework Version 2 0 or later is available from Microsoft s web page Install the Microsoft NET Framework Version 2 0 or later on your computer 1 Downlo...

Page 23: ...played 2 Click Uninstall a program under Programs The Programs and Features window will be displayed 3 Select Virtual Remote Tool and click it 4 Click Uninstall Change or Uninstall When the User Accou...

Page 24: ...g the shortcut icon Start from the Start menu Click Start All Programs or Programs NEC Projector User Supportware Virtual Remote Tool Virtual Remote Tool When Virtual Remote Tool starts for the first...

Page 25: ...creen at Step 6 in Easy Setup Exiting Virtual Remote Tool 1 Click the Virtual Remote Tool icon on the Taskbar The pop up menu will be displayed 2 Click Exit The Virtual Remote Tool will be closed View...

Page 26: ...lp screen will be displayed Displaying the help file using the Start Menu Click Start All programs or Programs NEC Projector User Supportware Virtual Remote Tool and then Virtual Remote Tool Help in t...

Page 27: ...or 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 page 22 Step 1 Install PC Control Utility Pro 4 on the computer page 21 S...

Page 28: ...4 Microsoft NET Framework Version 2 0 or later is required The Microsoft NET Framework Version 2 0 or later is available from Microsoft s web page Install the Microsoft NET Framework Version 2 0 or la...

Page 29: ...laying 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...

Page 30: ...Cable 3 VGA out cable 4 Audio in cable 5 Computer cable VGA supplied 6 HDMI cable 7 RS232 cable 8 Audio out cable 1 3 2 4 5 To the wall outlet Make sure that the power plug is fully inserted into both...

Page 31: ...Blu ray Player Set top Box HDTV receiver Audio Output 1 Power cord supplied 2 Composite video cable 3 S Video cable 4 Audio in cable 5 Computer cable VGA supplied 6 SCART VGA adaptor 7 HDMI cable 8 A...

Page 32: ...source computer notebook video player etc The projector will detect your source automatically If you connect multiple sources at the same time use the SOURCE button on the control panel or use COMPUT...

Page 33: ...ol down period and the Power LED will flash blue When the light turns orange or red the projector has entered standby mode If you wish to turn the projector back on you must wait until the projector h...

Page 34: ...the message below displays on screen the projector has detected that the lamp is approaching its end of life When you see this mes sage change the lamp as soon as possible When the STATUS LED indicat...

Page 35: ...eight of Projector Image The projector is equipped with adjustable feet to raise and lower the image to fill the screen 1 Rotate the tilt adjustable feet counter clockwise to raise the projector or cl...

Page 36: ...l the image is clear U300X U250X series The projector will focus at distances from 5 to 12 130 to 314 mm U310W U260W series The projector will focus at distances from 6 to 12 148 to 311 mm U300X U250X...

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Page 38: ...the button to enter sub menu 3 Use the buttons to select the desired item in the sub menu and adjust the settings by using the or button 4 If the setting has icon you could press the ENTER button to e...

Page 39: ...f On 3D Over Under Off On Exit SETTING Language Orientation Menu Location Signal Automatic On Off Phase 0 31 Clock 5 5 H Position 5 5 V Position 5 5 Exit Mute Off On Volume 0 31 Presentation High Brig...

Page 40: ...onth Day Hour Exit Change Password Exit OPTIONS Input Search Off On Fan Mode AUTO High Information Hide Off On Background Color Black Blue Lamp Hours Used Normal Lamp Hours Used ECO Lamp Life Reminder...

Page 41: ...projecting onto a blackboard green Video This mode is recommended for typical TV program view ing User Memorize user s settings Wall Color Use this function to choose a proper color according to the w...

Page 42: ...ss Saturation Adjust a video image from black and white to fully saturated color Press the button to decrease the amount of saturation in the image Press the button to increase the amount of saturatio...

Page 43: ...e source PC for PC or computer source BrilliantColor This adjustable item utilizes a new color processing algorithm and system level enhancements to enable higher brightness while providing true more...

Page 44: ...Magenta and Yellow Colors Reset Choose Yes to return the factory default settings for color adjustments Color Space Select an appropriate color matrix type from AUTO RGB or YUV Input Use this option t...

Page 45: ...erbox source and for users who use external 16x9 lens to display 1 67 1 aspect ratio using full resolution 5 4 This format is for 5 4 input sources Native This format displays the original image witho...

Page 46: ...fferent setting of Overscan Overscan can t work at same time V Keystone Press the or button to adjust image distortion vertically If the image looks trapezoidal this option can help make the image rec...

Page 47: ...rn this item on for 3D images 3D Invert Choose On to invert left and right frame contents Choose Off for default frame contents 3D Over Under Choose On to invert over and under frame contents Choose O...

Page 48: ...t your preferred language Press to finalize the selection Orientation Desktop Front This is the default selection The image is projected straight on the screen Desktop Rear When selected the image wil...

Page 49: ...in upside down position Menu Location Choose the menu location on the display screen Signal Refer to next page Mute Choose On to turn mute on Choose Off to turn mute off Volume Press the button to dec...

Page 50: ...isplay data frequency to match the frequency of your computer s graphic card Use this function only if the image appears to flicker vertically H Position Press the button to move the image left Press...

Page 51: ...se this function to enable close caption and activate the closed caption menu Select an appropriate closed captions option Off CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 T1 T2 T3 and T4 Security Refer to page 48 Video Level Sel...

Page 52: ...enu the new setting will take effect on next open On Assign an IP address to the projector from an external DHCP server automatically Off Assign an IP address manually IP Address Select an IP address...

Page 53: ...b browser and type in from the OSD LAN screen then the web page will display as below 4 Open Projector Status and Control to control your projector When making a direct connection from your computer t...

Page 54: ...nnection uses the following items click Internet Protocol TCP IP and then click Properties Step 5 Click Use the following IP address and type in as below 1 IP address 192 168 6 XXX 2 Subnet mask 255 2...

Page 55: ...to set the password 2 The password has to be 4 digits 3 Use number buttons on the remote control to enter your new password and then press key to confirm your password Change Password 1 Press to inpu...

Page 56: ...ntrols If the incorrect password is entered 3 times the projector will automatically shut down If you have forgotten your password please contact your local office for support Exit Press to return to...

Page 57: ...t in fans run at a high speed Select this option when using the projector at altitudes approximately 2500 feet 760 meters or higher Information Hide On Choose On to hide the info message Off Choose Of...

Page 58: ...51 English User Controls Advanced Refer to page 54 Reset Choose On to return the display parameters on all menus to the factory default settings...

Page 59: ...sage is displayed The message will appear 30 hours before suggested replacement of lamp ECO Mode Choose On to dim the projector lamp which will lower power consumption and extend the lamp life Choose...

Page 60: ...53 English User Controls OPTIONS Information Information To display the projector information for source resolution and software version on the screen...

Page 61: ...al being sent to the projector The projector will automatically power off when the countdown has finished in minutes Off Timer min Sets the countdown timer interval The countdown timer will start with...

Page 62: ...PC For Windows 95 98 2000 XP Windows 7 1 From the My Computer icon open the Control Panel folder and double click the Display icon 2 Select the Settings tab 3 Click on the Advanced Properties For Wind...

Page 63: ...restart all equipment including the projector Problem The screen of the Notebook or PowerBook com puter is not displaying a presentation If you are using a Notebook PC Some Notebook PCs may deactivate...

Page 64: ...ratio by digitizing to full screen with 4 3 default setting If the image is still stretched you will also need to adjust the aspect ratio by referring to the following Please select 4 3 aspect ratio...

Page 65: ...he projector is overheated Move the projector to a cooler location 3 cycle 0 5 sec On 0 5 sec Off Power error Power unit is not working properly Contact your dealer 4 cycle 0 5 sec On 0 5 sec Off Fan...

Page 66: ...rojector has exceeded its recommended operating temperature and must be allowed to cool down before it may be used Replacing the lamp the lamp is about to reach its maximum life time Prepare to replac...

Page 67: ...g the filter remove dust and dirt from the projector cabinet The projector contains high precision parts Keep out dust and dirt during filter replacement Do not wash the filter with water Water will d...

Page 68: ...e projector has detected that the lamp is approaching its end of life Refer to page 27 It will show you a warning message When you see this message change the lamp as soon as pos sible Make sure the p...

Page 69: ...ve the screw from the cover 5 Push up and remove the cover 6 Remove 3 screws from the lamp module and pull up the handle 7 Pull out the lamp module 8 Install the new lamp module by reversing the previ...

Page 70: ...h CAUTION Do not wipe the mirror if there is dust on it Please blow the dust by blower first Always wipe the mirror or lens with the cleaning cloth Please do not wipe the mirror or lens hard because t...

Page 71: ...is set to High Bright in the menu If any other mode is selected as Picture Mode the light output value may drop slightly 3 Compliance with ISO21118 200 Electrical U300X U250X U310W U260W Inputs 2 x RG...

Page 72: ...ted with HDCP and might not be displayed due to the decision intention of the HDCP community Digital Content Protection LLC 5 An image with higher or lower resolution than the projector s native resol...

Page 73: ...ution dots Aspect Ratio Refresh Rate Hz VGA 640x480 4 3 60 SVGA 800x600 4 3 60 XGA 1024x768 1 4 3 60 WXGA 1280x768 2 15 9 60 1280x800 2 16 10 60 1360x768 3 16 9 60 Quad VGA 1280x960 4 3 60 SXGA 1280x1...

Page 74: ...20x576 4 3 16 9 50 SDTV 480i 720x480 4 3 16 9 60 SDTV 576i 720x576 4 3 16 9 50 Component TIP An image with higher or lower resolution than the projector s native resolution U300X U250X 1024 x 768 U310...

Page 75: ...ximum screw length 8mm Minimum screw length 6mm Warning 1 If you buy a ceiling mount from another company please ensure that there is at least 10cm distance between the bottom cover of the projector a...

Page 76: ...h Appendices Cabinet Dimensions Ventilation Ventilation Focus Level Lens Center 200 00 388 00 255 50 217 00 405 76 427 00 326 80 66 38 124 84 75 35 38 87 200 00 10 00 21 28 89 44 133 78 108 94 148 48...

Page 77: ...signal TTL level COMPUTER 1 IN NOTE Pin Nos 12 and 15 are required for DDC CI Pin No RGB Signal Analog YCbCr Signal 1 Red Cr 2 Green Y 3 Blue Cb 4 Ground 5 Ground 6 Red Ground Cr Ground 7 Green Gro Y...

Page 78: ...2H 10H 00H 00H 00H 12H PICTURE MUTE OFF 02H 11H 00H 00H 00H 13H SOUND MUTE ON 02H 12H 00H 00H 00H 14H SOUND MUTE OFF 02H 13H 00H 00H 00H 15H NOTE Contact your local dealer for a full list of the PC Co...

Page 79: ...l unchanged even though you press the AUTO ADJUST button Still unchanged even though you carry out RESET in the projector s menu Image is shifted in the vertical or horizontal direction Horizontal and...

Page 80: ...matte Beads Polarization Wide angle High contrast Throw distance feet inch m Orientation Ceiling mount Desktop Power outlet connection Connected directly to wall outlet Connected to power cord extende...

Page 81: ...only visit our website at http www nec display com ap en_projector tco index html The TCO certification designed by TCO Development is an international environmental and ergonomics standard for IT eq...

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