NEC M271w Portable Projector Users Manual

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1. Introduction
Operating Environment
The	following	 is	the	 operating	 environment	 for	Image	 Express	 Utility	Lite.	For	 the	operating	 environment	 of	other	 soft-
ware	program,	refer	to	the	help	function	of	each	software	program.
[Windows]
Supported	OSWindows	7	Home	Basic
Windows	7	Home	Premium
Windows	7	Professional
Windows	7	Ultimate
Windows	7	Enterprise
Windows	 Vista	Home	Basic
Windows	Vista	Home	Premium
Windows	Vista	Business
Windows	Vista	Ultimate
Windows	Vista	Enterprise
Windows	XP	Home...

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1. Introduction
[Mac]
Supported	OSMac	OS	X	v10.6,	v10.7
Processor	(CPU)Intel®	Core™	Duo	processor	1.5	GHz	or	higher	required
Intel®	Core™	2	Duo	processor	1.6	GHz	or	higher	recommended
*	 PowerPC®	is	not	supported
Memory512	MB	or	higher	required
Network	environmentWired	or	wireless	LAN	required	that	supports	TCP/IP
Only	wireless	LAN	units	built	into	Mac	are	guaranteed	to	work	with	Image	
Express	Utility	Lite.
“Easy	Connection”	supports	only	wireless	LAN.
Supported	ResolutionVGA	(640	×	480)	or	higher...

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This	section	describes	how	to	turn	on	the	projector	and	to	project	a	picture	onto	the	screen.
1 Flow of Projecting an Image
Step 1
•	 Connecting	your	computer	/	Connecting	the	power	cord	(→	page	14)
 
Step 2 
•	 Turning	on	the	projector	(→	page	15)
 
Step 3 
•	 Selecting	a	source	(→	page	17)
 
Step 4
•	 Adjusting	the	picture	size	and	position	(→	page	18)
•	 Correcting	keystone	distortion	[KEYSTONE]	(→	page	21)
 
Step 5
•	 Adjusting	a	picture	and	sound
- Optimizing a computer signal automatically (→...

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2. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)
 Connecting Your Computer/Connecting the Power Cord
1.	 Connect	your	computer	to	the	projector.
 This  section  will  show  you  a  basic  connection  to  a  computer.  For  information  about  other  connections,  see  “6. 
Installation	and	Connections” 	on	page	104.
	 Connect	the	computer	 cable	(VGA)	 between	 the	projector’s	 COMPUTER	 1	IN	 connector	 and	the	computer’s	 port	
(mini D-Sub 15 Pin). Turn two thumb screws of both connectors to fix the...

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2. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)
StandbyBlinkingPower	On
Steady orange lightBlinking blue lightSteady blue light
 Turning on the Projector
1.	 Slide	the	lens	cover	to	the	left	to	uncover	the	lens.
2. Press the 	(POWER)	 button	on	the	 projector	 cabinet	
or	the	POWER	ON	button	on	the	remote	control. 	
 The  POWER  indicator  will  turn  to  blue  and  the  projector 
will become ready to use.
TIP:	
•	 When 	the 	message	 “Projector 	is 	locked!	 Enter	your	password.”	
is 	displayed, 	it...

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2. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)
Note on Startup screen (Menu Language Select screen)
When	you	first	 turn	 on	the	 projector,	 you	will	get	 the	Startup	 menu.	This	 menu	 gives	you	the	opportunity	 to	select	 one	
of	the	29	menu	languages.
To	select	a	menu	language, 	follow	these	steps:
1. Use  the , ,   or 	button	 to	select	 one	of	the	 29	
languages	from	the	menu.
2.	 Press	the	ENTER	button	to	execute	the	selection.
After 	this 	has 	been 	done, 	you 	can 	proceed 	to 	the 	menu...

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2. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)
 Selecting a Source
Selecting the computer or video source
NOTE:	Turn	on	the	computer	or	video	source	equipment	connected	to	the	projector.
Detecting	the	Signal	Automatically
Press	the 	SOURCE 	button 	once. 	The 	projector 	will 	search 	for 	the 	available	
input	source	and	display	it. 	The	input	source	will	change	as	follows: 	
COMPUTER1	→	COMPUTER2	→	HDMI	→	VIDEO	→	 S-VIDEO	→ 
VIEWER	→	USB	DISPLAY	→	COMPUTER1	→ ...
•	 With	 the	SOURCE	 screen	displayed,...

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2. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)
 Adjusting the Picture Size and Position
Use	the	adjustable	tilt	foot,	the	zoom	function	or	the	focus	ring	to	adjust	the	picture	size	and	position.
In	this	chapter	drawings	and	cables	are	omitted	for	clarity.
Adjusting	the	throw	angle	(the	height	of	an	image)
[Tilt	foot]	(→	page	19)
Adjusting	the	left	and	right	tilt	of	an	image
[Rear	foot]	(→	page	19)
Finely	adjusting	the	size	of	an	image
[Zoom	lever]	(→	page	20)
Adjusting	the	focus
[Focus	ring]	(→	page	20)...

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Adjustable Tilt FootAdjustable Tilt 
Foot Lever
Adjust the Tilt Foot
1.		Lift	the	front	edge	of	the	projector.
 CAUTION:
Do	 not	 try	to	touch	 the	exhaust	 vent	during	 Tilt	Foot	 adjustment	 as	
it	can	 become	 heated	while	the	projector	 is	turned	 on	and	 after	 it	is	
turned	off.
2.		Push	 up	and	 hold	 the	Adjustable	 Tilt	Foot	 Lever	 on	the	 front	 of	
the	projector	to	extend	the	adjustable	tilt	foot.
3.		Lower	the	front	of	the	projector	to	the...

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Zoom
Use	the	ZOOM	lever	to	adjust	the	image	size	on	the	screen.
Zoom Lever
Focus
Use	the	FOCUS	ring	to	obtain	the	best	focus.
Focus Ring