NEC M271w Portable Projector Users Manual

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Projector
Soft case
(24BS8121)
1. Introduction
1 What’s in the Box?
Make	sure	your	box	contains	everything	listed.	If	any	pieces	are	missing,	contact	your	dealer.
Please	save	the	original	box	and	packing	materials	if	you	ever	need	to	ship	your	projector.
Power cord(US: 7N080236)
(EU: 7N080022)Computer cable (VGA)
(7N520073/7N520052)
NEC Projector CD-ROMUser’s manual (PDF) and the utility 
software
(7N951851) For North America only
Limited warranty
For customers in Europe: 
You will find our current...

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1. Introduction
 Introduction to the Projector
This	section	introduces	you	to	your	new	projector	and	describes	the	features	and	controls.
Congratulations on Your Purchase of the Projector
This	projector	 is	one	 of	the	 very	 best	projectors	 available	today.	The	 projector	 enables	you	to	project	 precise	 images	
up	to	300	 inches	 across	 (measured	 diagonally)	 from	your	PC	or	Mac	 computer	 (desktop	or	notebook),	 VCR,	DVD	
player,	or	document	camera.
You	can	use	the	projector	 on	a	tabletop	 or...

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1. Introduction
•	 The	supplied	remote	control	allows	you	to	assign	a	CONTROL	ID	to	the	projector
	 Multiple	projectors 	can	 be	operated 	separately 	and	 independently 	with 	the	 same 	single	 remote	 control	by	assigning 	
an	ID	number	to	each	projector.
•	 Auto	vertical	keystone	correction
	 Auto	Keystone	feature	allows	the	projector	to	detect	its	tilt	and	correct	vertical	distortion	automatically.
•	 USB	Display	
	 Using	 a	commercially	 available	USB	cable	 (compatible	 with	USB	 2.0...

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 Part Names of the Projector
Front/Top
Controls(→ page 6)
Lens
Remote Sensor(→ page 9)
Intake	Vent	/	Filter	Cover(→ page 114, 120)
Zoom Lever (→ page 20)
Lens CoverFocus Ring
(→ page 20)
Adjustable Tilt Foot   
(→ page 19)
Adjustable Tilt Foot Lever 
 
(→ page 19)
Exhaust Vent
Heated air is exhausted from here. 

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1. Introduction
Opening and closing the lens cover
Slide	the	lens	cover	to	the	left	to	uncover	the	lens.
To	cover	the	lens,	slide	the	lens	cover	to	the	right.
NOTE:
•	 The	lens	cover	 works	 in	conjunction	 with	the	AV-MUTE	 function.	Closing	the	lens	 cover	 will	turn	 off	the	 image	 and	sound	 during	
normal	projector	operation;	opening	it	will	restore	the	image	and	sound.
	 With	 the	lens	 cover	 closed	 the	image	 and	sound	 is	turned	 off,	however	 the	lamp	 is	still	 lit.	If	the	 projector...

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1. Introduction
Top Features
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1.
 	(POWER)	Button	(→	page	15, 24)
2. POWER Indicator (→	page	14, 15, 24, 122)
3.	 STATUS	Indicator	(→	page	122)
4.	 LAMP	Indicator	(→	page	117, 122)
5.	 ECO	Button	(→	page	27)
6.	 SOURCE	Button	(→	page	17)
7.	 AUTO	ADJ. 	Button	(→	page	23)
8.	 MENU	Button	(→	page	70)
9. 	/	 Volume	 Buttons	 /	Keystone	 Buttons	
 (→	page	21, 23)
10.	ENTER	Button	(→	page	70)
11.	EXIT	Button	(→	page	70) 

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1. Introduction
Terminal Panel Features
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1.	 COMPUTER	1	IN/	Component	Input	Connector	
(Mini	D-Sub	15	Pin)	(→	page	104, 108)
2.	 COMPUTER	1	AUDIO	IN	Mini	Jack	(Stereo	Mini)	 
(→
	page	104, 107, 108)
3.	 COMPUTER	2	IN	/	Component	Input	Connector	
(Mini	D-Sub	15	Pin)	(→	page	104, 108)
4.	 COMPUTER	2	AUDIO	IN	Mini	Jack	(Stereo	Mini)	 
(→
	page	104, 107, 108)
5.	 HDMI	IN	Connector	(Type	A)	 
(→
	page	104, 109)
6.	 USB	(PC)	Port	(Type	B)	 
(→
	page	39, 104)
7.	 MONITOR	 OUT	(COMP. 	1)...

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 Part Names of the Remote Control
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15
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1.
 Infrared Transmitter
	( →	page	9)
2.	 POWER	ON	Button
	(→	page	15)
3.	 POWER	OFF	Button
	(→	page	24)
4,	5, 	6.	COMPUTER	1/2/3	Button
	( →	page	17)	
	 (COMPUTER	3	button	is	not	available.)
7.	 AUTO	ADJ. 	Button
	(→	page	23)
8.	 VIDEO	Button
	(→	page	17)
9.	 S-VIDEO	Button
	(→	page	17)
10.	HDMI	Button	(→	page	17)
11.	VIEWER	Button	(→	page	17, 61)
12.	NETWORK	Button...

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Remote Control Precautions
•	 Handle	the	remote	control	carefully.
•	 If	the	remote	control	gets	wet,	wipe	it	dry	immediately.
•	 Avoid	excessive	heat	and	humidity.
•	 Do	not	short,	heat,	or	take	apart	batteries.
•	 Do	not	throw	batteries	into	fire.
•	 If	you	will	not	be	using	the	remote	control	for	a	long	time,	remove	the	batteries.
•	 Ensure	that	you	have	the	batteries’	polarity	(+/−)	aligned	correctly.
•	 Do	not	use	new	and	old	batteries	together,	or	use	different	types	of	batteries...

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 Operating Environment for Software Included on CD-ROM
Names	and	Features	of	Bundled	Software	Programs
Name	of	software	programFeatures
Virtual	Remote	Tool
(Windows	only)
This	is	a	software	 program	used	to	control	 the	power	 ON/OFF	 and	source	 selec-
tion	of	the	 projector	 from	your	computer	 by	using	 the	supplied	 computer	 cable	
(VGA)	and	others. 	(→	page	32)
Name	of	software	programFeatures
Image	Express	Utility	Lite
Image	Express	Utility	Lite	for	
Mac	OS
•	 This	is	a...