NEC Lt280 Portable Projector Users Manual
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6. Using On-Screen Menu
[LAN Mode]
Setting LAN Mode
This feature allows you to set various setting items when the projector is used on your network.
CAUTION
•Consult with your network administrator about these settings.
•Connect a LAN cable (Eathernet cable) to the LAN port (RJ-45). (→ page 19)
•For wireless LAN connection, use the NEC optional wireless LAN card (NWL-100*).
*Last digit of the model code varies depending on which country you live in. For more information, visit our
Website.
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6. Using On-Screen Menu
[LAN Mode]
Setting LAN Mode
This feature allows you to set various setting items when the projector is used on your network.
CAUTION
•Consult with your network administrator about these settings.
•Connect a LAN cable (Eathernet cable) to the LAN port (RJ-45). (→ page 19)
•For wireless LAN connection, use the NEC optional wireless LAN card (NWL-100*).
*Last digit of the model code varies depending on which country you live in. For more information, visit our
Website.
•To use...")
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To receive error messages or information on the remaining lamp life via e-mail:
1. On the [Mail] tab, select [Alert Mail] and press the ENTER b utton. A chec k mark will be placed.
2. Set [Senders Address], [SMTP Server Name] and [Recipients Ad dress]. Select [OK] and press the
ENTER b utton.
(
→ page 92)
To execute [Easy Connection] using Image Express Utility 2.0:
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6. Using On-Screen Menu
To receive error messages or information on the remaining lamp life via e-mail:
1. On the [Mail] tab, select [Alert Mail] and press the ENTER b utton. A chec k mark will be placed.
2. Set [Senders Address], [SMTP Server Name] and [Recipients Ad dress]. Select [OK] and press the
ENTER b utton.
(
→ page 92)
To execute [Easy Connection] using Image Express Utility 2.0:
The [Easy Connection] is a mode that can abbreviate the troublesome LAN settings when using the Image Ex-...")
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6. Using On-Screen Menu
[PC Card]
Profiles (for PC Card):
To execute a wireless LAN easily using Image Express Utility 2.0, select [Easy Connection].
Up to two settings for the optional wireless LAN card can be stored in memory of the projector.
Select [Profile 1] or [Profile 2] and then do settings for [DHCP] and the other options.
After doing this, select [OK] and press the ENTER button. This will store your settings in memory.
DHCP:
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6. Using On-Screen Menu
[PC Card]
Profiles (for PC Card):
To execute a wireless LAN easily using Image Express Utility 2.0, select [Easy Connection].
Up to two settings for the optional wireless LAN card can be stored in memory of the projector.
Select [Profile 1] or [Profile 2] and then do settings for [DHCP] and the other options.
After doing this, select [OK] and press the ENTER button. This will store your settings in memory.
DHCP:
Place a check mark to automatically assign an IP address to the...")
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[Advanced] menu
[Network Type] (required for wireless only)
Site Survey:
Displays a list of available SSIDs for wireless LAN on site. Select an SSID which you can access.
To select an SSID, highlight [SSID] and use the SELECT to select [OK] and press the ENTER button.
: access point
: Ad Hoc PC
: WEP enabled
NOTE: You cannot connect to a device with the SSID for Channel 14 because it is not displayed in the list.
SSID (Network name):
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[Advanced] menu
[Network Type] (required for wireless only)
Site Survey:
Displays a list of available SSIDs for wireless LAN on site. Select an SSID which you can access.
To select an SSID, highlight [SSID] and use the SELECT to select [OK] and press the ENTER button.
: access point
: Ad Hoc PC
: WEP enabled
NOTE: You cannot connect to a device with the SSID for Channel 14 because it is not displayed in the list.
SSID (Network name):
Enter an identifier (SSID) for...")
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[WEP] (required for wireless only)
Select this option whether using the WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) key for encryption or not. To use encryption,
specify WEP key.
Disable .................. Will not turn on the encryption feature. Your communications may be monitored by someone.
64bit ...................... Uses 64-bit datalength for secure transmission.
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[WEP] (required for wireless only)
Select this option whether using the WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) key for encryption or not. To use encryption,
specify WEP key.
Disable .................. Will not turn on the encryption feature. Your communications may be monitored by someone.
64bit ...................... Uses 64-bit datalength for secure transmission.
128bit .................... Uses 128-bit datalength for secure transmission. This option will increase privacy and...")
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Using Software Keyboard to enter an encryption key
1. Select one of [Key 1], [Key 2], [Key 3] and [Key 4] and press the ENTER button.
The software keyboard will be displayed.
2. Use the SELECT button to select one key and press the ENTER button.
3. After finishing entering the WEP key, use the SELECT
button to select [OK] and press the
ENTER button.
The software keyboard will disappear.
[Domain]
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Using Software Keyboard to enter an encryption key
1. Select one of [Key 1], [Key 2], [Key 3] and [Key 4] and press the ENTER button.
The software keyboard will be displayed.
2. Use the SELECT button to select one key and press the ENTER button.
3. After finishing entering the WEP key, use the SELECT
button to select [OK] and press the
ENTER button.
The software keyboard will disappear.
[Domain]
Host Name ............ Type in a hostname. Up to 60 alphanumeric...")
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[Mail]
Alert Mail:
Checking this box enables Alert Mail feature.
This option notifies your computer of an error message via e-mail when using wireless or wired LAN. The error
message will be notified when the projector lamp has reached the end of its usable life or an error occurs in the
projector.
Sample of a message sent from the projector:
The lamp is at the end of its usable life. Please replace the lamp.
Projector Name: X X X X
Lamp Hours Used: xxxx [H]
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[Mail]
Alert Mail:
Checking this box enables Alert Mail feature.
This option notifies your computer of an error message via e-mail when using wireless or wired LAN. The error
message will be notified when the projector lamp has reached the end of its usable life or an error occurs in the
projector.
Sample of a message sent from the projector:
The lamp is at the end of its usable life. Please replace the lamp.
Projector Name: X X X X
Lamp Hours Used: xxxx [H]
Filter Hours Used:...")
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[Projector Name]
Specify a unique projector name. Press to display the software keyboard and type in. Up to 16 alphanumeric
characters can be used. After entering a name, select [OK] and press the ENTER button.
Using Software Keyboard
1 to 0 and
Characters ....... Use to type in password or keyword.
MODE .................... Selects one of three modes for alphabet and special characters.
SP ......................... Inserts a space
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6. Using On-Screen Menu
[Projector Name]
Specify a unique projector name. Press to display the software keyboard and type in. Up to 16 alphanumeric
characters can be used. After entering a name, select [OK] and press the ENTER button.
Using Software Keyboard
1 to 0 and
Characters ....... Use to type in password or keyword.
MODE .................... Selects one of three modes for alphabet and special characters.
SP ......................... Inserts a space
BS ......................... Deletes one...")
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[Options]
Setting Auto Adjust [Auto Adjust]
This feature sets the Auto Adjust mode so that the RGB image can be automatically or manually adjusted for noise
and stability. You can automatically make adjustment in two ways: [Normal] and [Fine].
Off ......................... The RGB image will not be automatically adjusted.
You can manually optimize the RGB image.
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[Options]
Setting Auto Adjust [Auto Adjust]
This feature sets the Auto Adjust mode so that the RGB image can be automatically or manually adjusted for noise
and stability. You can automatically make adjustment in two ways: [Normal] and [Fine].
Off ......................... The RGB image will not be automatically adjusted.
You can manually optimize the RGB image.
Normal .................. Default setting. The RGB image will be automatically adjusted. Normally select this...")
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Selecting Signal Format [Signal Select]
Computer 1/2
Allows you to set [Computer 1] and [Computer 2] to automatically detect an incoming RGB or component source
such as a computer or DVD player. However there may be some RGB and component signals that the projector is
unable to detect. In this case, select [RGB] or [Component].
Select [Scart] in COMPUTER 1 for the European Scart signal.
Component
Select a signal type from the COMPONENT (Y, Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr) connectors.
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Selecting Signal Format [Signal Select]
Computer 1/2
Allows you to set [Computer 1] and [Computer 2] to automatically detect an incoming RGB or component source
such as a computer or DVD player. However there may be some RGB and component signals that the projector is
unable to detect. In this case, select [RGB] or [Component].
Select [Scart] in COMPUTER 1 for the European Scart signal.
Component
Select a signal type from the COMPONENT (Y, Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr) connectors.
Component...")
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[Tools]
Selecting the ChalkBoard [ChalkBoard]
This option displays the ChalkBoard tool bar.
The ChalkBoard feature allows you to write and draw messages on a projected image. (→ page 41)
NOTE: The ChalkBoard feature is available only when a USB mouse is used.
Using Off Timer [Off Timer]
1. Select your desired time between 30 minutes and 16 hours: Off, 0:30, 1:00, 2:00, 4:00, 8:00, 12:00, 16:00.
2. Select [OK] and press the ENTER button on the remote control.
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[Tools]
Selecting the ChalkBoard [ChalkBoard]
This option displays the ChalkBoard tool bar.
The ChalkBoard feature allows you to write and draw messages on a projected image. (→ page 41)
NOTE: The ChalkBoard feature is available only when a USB mouse is used.
Using Off Timer [Off Timer]
1. Select your desired time between 30 minutes and 16 hours: Off, 0:30, 1:00, 2:00, 4:00, 8:00, 12:00, 16:00.
2. Select [OK] and press the ENTER button on the remote control.
3. The remaining...")
91 6. Using On-Screen Menu Using Software Keyboard to enter an encryption key 1. Select one of [Key 1], [Key 2], [Key 3] and [Key 4] and press the ENTER button. The software keyboard will be displayed. 2. Use the SELECT button to select one key and press the ENTER button. 3. After finishing entering the WEP key, use the SELECT button to select [OK] and press the ENTER button. The software keyboard will disappear. [Domain] Host Name ............ Type in a hostname. Up to 60 alphanumeric characters can be used. Domain Name ....... Type in domain name of the network connected to the projector. Up to 60 alphanumeric characters can be used.
92 6. Using On-Screen Menu [Mail] Alert Mail: Checking this box enables Alert Mail feature. This option notifies your computer of an error message via e-mail when using wireless or wired LAN. The error message will be notified when the projector lamp has reached the end of its usable life or an error occurs in the projector. Sample of a message sent from the projector: The lamp is at the end of its usable life. Please replace the lamp. Projector Name: X X X X Lamp Hours Used: xxxx [H] Filter Hours Used: xxxx [H] Projector Hours Used: xxxxxx [H] Senders Address: Specify the senders address. Use the Software keyboard. Up to 60 alphanumeric and symbols characters can be used. See Using Software Keyboard in Appendix for more details. SMTP Server Name: Type in the SMTP server name to be connected to the projector. Up to 60 alphanumeric characters can be used. Recipients Address 1 to 3: Type in your recipients address. Up to 60 alphanumeric and symbols characters can be used. Test Mail: Send a test mail to check if your settings are correct. NOTE: •If you entered an incorrect address in a test, you may not receive an Alert mail. Should this happen, check if the Recipients Address is correctly set. •Unless any one of the [Senders Address], [SMTP Servers Name] or [Recipients Address 1-3] is selected, [Test Mail] is not available. •Be sure to highlight [OK] and press the ENTER button before executing [Test Mail]. NOTE: To use the Mail Alert feature on wireless LAN connection, select [Infrastructure] for [Mode] in [Network Type].
93 6. Using On-Screen Menu [Projector Name] Specify a unique projector name. Press to display the software keyboard and type in. Up to 16 alphanumeric characters can be used. After entering a name, select [OK] and press the ENTER button. Using Software Keyboard 1 to 0 and Characters ....... Use to type in password or keyword. MODE .................... Selects one of three modes for alphabet and special characters. SP ......................... Inserts a space BS ......................... Deletes one character backward .......................... Returns to the previous .......................... Advances to the next OK ......................... Executes the selection Cancel ................... Cancels the selection Selecting Communication Speed [Communication Speed] This feature sets the baud rate of the PC Control port (Mini D-Sub 9 Pin). It supports data rates from 4800 to 38400 bps. The default is 38400 bps. Select the appropriate baud rate for your equipment to be connected (depending on the equipment, a lower baud rate may be recommended for long cable runs). Your selected communication speed will not be affected even when [Reset] is done from the menu. Selecting Power-saving in [Standby Mode] The projector has two standby modes: [Normal] and [Power-saving]. Power-saving mode is the mode that allows you to put the projector in the power-saving condition which consumes less power than the Normal mode. The projector is preset for Normal mode at the factory. NOTE: •The HTTP server functions are not available during Power-saving mode. •The MONITOR OUT function is not available during Power-saving mode. •Control through the PC Control connector and LAN mode is not available during Power-saving mode. For PC control and LAN mode of the projector it is recommended to leave the projector in the Normal mode. •Normal mode....................... Power indicator: Orange light/ Status indicator: Green light Power-saving mode............. Power indicator: Orange light/Status indicator: Off (→ page 107)
94 6. Using On-Screen Menu [Options] Setting Auto Adjust [Auto Adjust] This feature sets the Auto Adjust mode so that the RGB image can be automatically or manually adjusted for noise and stability. You can automatically make adjustment in two ways: [Normal] and [Fine]. Off ......................... The RGB image will not be automatically adjusted. You can manually optimize the RGB image. Normal .................. Default setting. The RGB image will be automatically adjusted. Normally select this option. Fine ....................... Select this option if fine adjustment is needed. It takes more time to switch to the source than when [Nor- mal] is selected. Enabling Auto Start [Auto Start] Turns the projector on automatically when the power cable is inserted into an active power outlet and the main power switch is turned on. This eliminates the need to always use the POWER (ON/STANDBY) button on the remote control or projector cabinet. To use the Auto Start function, you must first press the main power switch to the position On before plugging the power cable. Enabling Power Management [Power Management] When this option is selected you can enable the projector to automatically turn off (at the selected time: 5min., 10min., 20min., 30min.) if there is no signal received by any input. Enabling High Speed Fan Mode [Fan Mode] This option allows you to select two modes for fan speed: Auto mode and High speed mode. Auto ...................... The built-in fans automatically run at a variable speed according to the internal temperature. High ...................... The built-in fans run at high speed. When you wish to cool down the temperature inside the projector quickly, select [High]. NOTE: Select High mode if you continue to use the projector for consecutive days. Selecting Default Source [Default Source Select] You can set the projector to default to any one of its inputs each time the projector is turned on. Last ....................... Sets the projector to default to the previous or last active input each time the projector is turned on. Auto ...................... Searches for an active source in order of Computer1 → Computer2 → Computer3 (LT380 only) → Compo- nent → Video → S-Video → Viewer → Computer1 and displays the first found source. Select .................... Displays the selected source input every time the projector is started up. Select an input from the pull-down menu.
95 6. Using On-Screen Menu Selecting Signal Format [Signal Select] Computer 1/2 Allows you to set [Computer 1] and [Computer 2] to automatically detect an incoming RGB or component source such as a computer or DVD player. However there may be some RGB and component signals that the projector is unable to detect. In this case, select [RGB] or [Component]. Select [Scart] in COMPUTER 1 for the European Scart signal. Component Select a signal type from the COMPONENT (Y, Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr) connectors. Component ............ Selects a component signal. Video ..................... Selects a component signal such as Y/Cb/Cr or Y/Pb/Pr. NOTE: When using the Y connector of the COMPONENT connectors to display a Video signal, select Video. Selecting [Color System] This feature enables you to select video standards manually. Normally select [Auto]. Select the video standard from the pulldown menu. This must be done for Component (Video), Video and S-Video Connector separately. Selecting S-Video Mode [S-Video Mode Select] This feature is used to select the S-Video signal detection mode. This allows identifying of the S-Video signals with different aspect ratio (16:9 and 4:3). Off ......................... Does not identify any S-Video signal. S2 .......................... Identifies the 16:9 or 4:3 signal. NOTE: The Aspect Ratio is not available when S2 signal is detected. Setting MONITOR OUT Connector [OUT Terminal] This option allows you to determine which RGB or component source is output from the MONITOR OUT connector during Standby mode. Last ....................... The signal from the last COMPUTER 1, COMPUTER 2 or COMPONENT input will be output to the MONITOR OUT connector. Computer 1, 2 ....... The signal from the COMPUTER1, COMPUTER2 or Component input will be output to the MONITOR OUT connector. Component ............ The signal from the COMPONENT input will be output to the MONITOR OUT connectors. NOTE: The MONITOR OUT function is not available during Power-saving mode
96 6. Using On-Screen Menu [Tools] Selecting the ChalkBoard [ChalkBoard] This option displays the ChalkBoard tool bar. The ChalkBoard feature allows you to write and draw messages on a projected image. (→ page 41) NOTE: The ChalkBoard feature is available only when a USB mouse is used. Using Off Timer [Off Timer] 1. Select your desired time between 30 minutes and 16 hours: Off, 0:30, 1:00, 2:00, 4:00, 8:00, 12:00, 16:00. 2. Select [OK] and press the ENTER button on the remote control. 3. The remaining time starts counting down. 4. The projector will turn off after the countdown is complete. NOTE: •To cancel the preset time, set [Off] for the preset time or turn off the power. •When the remaining time reaches 3 minutes before the projector is turned off, the [Projector will turn off in 3 minutes] message will be displayed on the bottom of the screen. Setting Mouse Pointer, Button and Sensitivity [Mouse] This option lets you to change your USB mouse settings. The mouse settings feature is available for USB mouse only. Choose the settings you want: Mouse Pointer ....... Pointer 1 - 9 Mouse Button ........ [Right Hand] or [Left Hand] Mouse Sensitivity .. [Fast], [Medium] or [Slow]
97 6. Using On-Screen Menu Menu Descriptions & Functions [Information] Displays the lamp and the projector usage hours, the status of the current signal and settings and LAN settings. This dialog box has seven pages. The information included are as follows: [Usage Time] Lamp Life Remaining (%) Lamp Hours Used (H) Filter Hours Used (H) Projector Hours Used (H) NOTE: The progress indicator shows the percentage of remaining lamp life. The value informs you of the amount of lamp, filter and projector usage respectively.
98 6. Using On-Screen Menu [Source Page1] Input Terminal Signal Type Video Type Source Name Entry No. [Source Page2] Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency Sync Type Sync Polarity Scan Type
99 6. Using On-Screen Menu [LAN Built-in] This page shows information on settings for the LAN port (RJ-45) IP Address ............. Indicates the IP address of the projector when the LAN port (RJ-45) is used. Subnet Mask ......... Indicates the subnet mask of the projector when the LAN port (RJ-45) is used Gateway ................ Indicates the gateway of the network connected to the projector when the LAN port (RJ-45) is used. MAC Address ........ Indicates the MAC address of the LAN port (RJ-45). [LAN PC Card] This page shows information on settings for the optional wireless LAN card IP Address ............. Indicates the IP address of the projector when the optional wireless LAN card is used. Subnet Mask ......... Indicates the subnet mask of the projector when the optional wireless LAN card is used. Gateway ................ Indicates the gateway of the network connected to the projector when the optional wireless LAN card is used. MAC Address ........ Indicates the MAC address of the optional wireless LAN card.
100 6. Using On-Screen Menu [LAN Wireless] This page shows information on settings for WEP key for encryption. SSID ...................... Indicates the identifier (SSID) for your wireless LAN. Mode ..................... Indicates that [Infrastructure] or [802.11 Ad Hoc] is selected for your communication method WEP ...................... Indicates your selected datalength encryption: On or Off Channel ................. Indicates the channel you selected in the [Site Survey]. The channel must match for all wireless devices communicating on your wireless LAN. Signal Level ........... Indicates receiving condition of radio signal level while you are using a wireless LAN connection (Only when PC Card is used) [Version] Firmware Data