NEC M271x Portable Projector Users Manual
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Portable Projector M 3 61X/M 311X/M 271X/ M311W/M271W User’s Manual The M361X and M271X are not distributed in North America. Model No. NP-M361X, NP-M311X, NP-M271X, NP-M311W, NP-M271W
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i Important Information Safety Cautions Precautions Please read this manual carefully before using your NEC projector and keep the manual handy for future reference. CAUTION To turn off main power, be sure to remove the plug from power outlet. The power outlet socket should be installed as near to the equipment as possible, and should be easily accessible. CAUTION TO PREVENT SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. THERE ARE HIGH-VOLTAGE COMPONENTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may be sufficient to cause electrical shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any part inside of the unit. This symbol alerts the user that important information concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been provided. The information should be read carefully to avoid problems. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT USE THIS UNIT’S PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD OR IN AN OUTLET UNLESS ALL THE PRONGS CAN BE FULLY INSERTED. DOC Compliance Notice (for Canada only) This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regula- tions. Machine Noise Information Regulation - 3. GPSGV, The highest sound pressure level is less than 70 dB (A) in accordance with EN ISO 7779. CAUTION Avoid displaying stationary images for a prolonged period of time. Doing so can result in these images being temporarily sustained on the surface of the LCD panel. If this should happen, continue to use your projector. The static background from previous images will disappear. Disposing of your used product EU-wide legislation as implemented in each Member State requires that used electrical and electronic prod- ucts carrying the mark (left) must be disposed of separately from normal household waste. This includes projectors and their electrical accessories or lamps. When you dispose of such products, please follow the guidance of your local authority and/or ask the shop where you purchased the product. After collecting the used products, they are reused and recycled in a proper way. This effort will help us reduce the wastes as well as the negative impact such as mercury contained in a lamp to the human health and the environment at the minimum level. The mark on the electrical and electronic products only applies to the current European Union Member States.
ii Important Information WARNING TO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS: Handling the cables supplied with this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING. RF Interference (for USA only) WARNING The Federal Communications Commission does not allow any modifications or changes to the unit EXCEPT those specified by NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc. in this manual. Failure to comply with this government regu- lation could void your right to operate this equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a 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 Black (five Amps) fuse installed for use with this equipment. If a power cord is not supplied with this equipment please contact your supplier. Important Safeguards These safety instructions are to ensure the long life of your projector and to prevent fire and shock. Please read them carefully and heed all warnings. Installation • Do not place the projector in the following conditions: - on an unstable cart, stand, or table. - near water, baths, or damp rooms. - in direct sunlight, near heaters, or heat radiating appliances. - in a dusty, smoky or steamy environment. - on a sheet of paper or cloth, rugs or carpets. • If you wish to have the projector installed on the ceiling: - Do not attempt to install the projector yourself. - The projector must be installed by qualified technicians in order to ensure proper operation and reduce the risk of bodily injury. - In addition, the ceiling must be strong enough to support the projector and the installation must be in accordance with any local building codes. - Please consult your dealer for more information.
iii Important Information WARNING • Do not use any other object than the projector’s sliding lens cover to cover the lens while the projector is on. Doing so can cause the object to get extremely hot, and possibly resulting in a fire or damage due to the heat emitted from the light output. • Do not place any objects, which are easily affected by heat, in front of the projector lens. Doing so could lead to the object melting from the heat that is emitted from the light output. Place the projector in a horizontal position The tilt angle of the projector should not exceed 10 degrees, nor should the projector be installed in any way other than the desktop and ceiling mount, otherwise lamp life could decrease dramatically. 10° Fire and Shock Precautions • Ensure that there is sufficient ventilation and that vents are unobstructed to prevent the build-up of heat inside your projector. Allow at least 4 inches (10cm) of space between your projector and a wall. • Do not try to touch the exhaust vent on the left front (when seen from the front) as it can become heated while the projector is turned on and immediately after the projector is turned off. Parts of the projector may become temporarily heated if the projector is turned off with the POWER button or if the AC power supply is disconnected during normal projector operation. Use caution when picking up the projector. • Prevent foreign objects such as paper clips and bits of paper from falling into your projector. Do not attempt to retrieve any objects that might fall into your projector. Do not insert any metal objects such as a wire or screwdriver into your projector. If something should fall into your projector, disconnect it immediately and have the object removed by a qualified service personnel. • Do not place any objects on top of the projector. • Do not touch the power plug during a thunderstorm. Doing so can cause electrical shock or fire. • The projector is designed to operate on a power supply of 100-240V AC 50/60 Hz. Ensure that your power supply fits this requirement before attempting to use your projector. • Do not look into the lens while the projector is on. Serious damage to your eyes could result. • Keep any items such as magnifying glass out of the light path of the projector. The light being projected from the lens is extensive, therefore any kind of abnormal objects that can redirect light coming out of the lens, can cause unpredictable outcome such as fire or injury to the eyes. • Do not place any objects, which are easily affected by heat, in front of a projector exhaust vent. Doing so could lead to the object melting or getting your hands burned from the heat that is emitted from the ex- haust. • Do not splash water over the projector. Doing so can cause electrical shock or fire. If the projector gets wet, turn off the projector, unplug the power cord and have the projector serviced by a qualified service personnel.
iv Important Information • Handle the power cord carefully. A damaged or frayed power cord can cause electric shock or fire. - Do not use any power cord other than the one supplied with the projector. - Do not bend or tug the power cord excessively. - Do not place the power cord under the projector, or any heavy object. - Do not cover the power cord with other soft materials such as rugs. - Do not heat the power cord. - Do not handle the power plug with wet hands. • Turn off the projector, unplug the power cord and have the projector serviced by a qualified service personnel under the following conditions: - When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. - If liquid has been spilled into the projector, or if it has been exposed to rain or water. - If the projector does not operate normally when you follow the instructions described in this user’s manual. - If the projector has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. - If the projector exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service. • Disconnect the power cord and any other cables before carrying the projector. • Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord before cleaning the cabinet or replacing the lamp. • Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord if the projector is not to be used for an extended period of time. • When using a LAN cable (only models with the RJ-45 LAN port): For safety, do not connect to the connector for peripheral device wiring that might have excessive voltage. CAUTION • Do not use the tilt-foot for purposes other than originally intended. Misuses such as gripping the tilt-foot or hang- ing on the wall can cause damage to the projector. • Do not send the projector in the soft case by parcel delivery service or cargo shipment. The projector inside the soft case could be damaged. • Select [HIGH] in Fan mode if you continue to use the projector for consecutive days. (From the menu, select [SETUP] → [OPTIONS(1)] → [FAN MODE] → [HIGH].) • Do not turn off the AC power for 60 seconds after the lamp is turned on and while the POWER indicator is blink- ing blue. Doing so could cause premature lamp failure. 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 together. • Dispose of used batteries according to your local regulations.
v Important Information Note for US Residents The lamp in this product contains mercury. Please dispose according to Local, State or Federal Laws. Lamp Replacement • Use the specified lamp for safety and performance. • To replace the lamp, follow all instructions provided on page 117. • Be sure to replace the lamp and filter when the message [THE LAMP HAS REACHED THE END OF ITS USABLE LIFE. PLEASE REPLACE THE LAMP AND FILTER.] appears. If you continue to use the lamp after the lamp has reached the end of its usable life, the lamp bulb may shatter, and pieces of glass may be scattered in the lamp case. Do not touch them as the pieces of glass may cause injury. If this happens, contact your dealer for lamp replacement. A Lamp Characteristic The projector has a high-pressure mercury lamp as a light source. A lamp has a characteristic that its brightness gradually decreases with age. Also repeatedly turning the lamp on and off will increase the possibility of its lower brightness. The actual lamp life may vary depending upon the individual lamp, the environmental conditions and usage. 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 lamp to cool before handling. • When removing the lamp from a ceiling-mounted projector, make sure that no one is under the projector. Glass fragments could fall if the lamp has been burned out. About High Altitude mode • Set [FAN MODE] to [HIGH ALTITUDE] when using the projector at altitudes approximately 5500 feet/1600 meters or higher. Using the projector at altitudes approximately 5500 feet/1600 meters or higher without setting to [HIGH ALTITUDE] can cause the projector to overheat and the protector could shut down. If this happens, wait a couple minutes and turn on the projector. • Using the projector at altitudes less than approximately 5500 feet/1600 meters and setting to [HIGH ALTITUDE] can cause the lamp to overcool, causing the image to flicker. Switch [FAN MODE] to [AUTO]. • Using the projector at altitudes approximately 5500 feet/1600 meters or higher can shorten the life of optical com- ponents such as the lamp. About Copyright of original projected pictures: Please note that using this projector for the purpose of commercial gain or the attraction of public attention in a venue such as a coffee shop or hotel and employing compression or expansion of the screen image with the following func- tions may raise concern about the infringement of copyrights which are protected by copyright law. [ASPECT RATIO], [KEYSTONE], Magnifying feature and other similar features. Turkish RoHS information relevant for Turkish market EEE Yonetmeliğine Uygundur. This device is not intended for use in the direct field of view at visual display workplaces. To avoid incommoding reflec- tions at visual display workplaces this device must not be placed in the direct field of view.
vi Table of Contents Important Information ........................................................................\ ....................i 1. Introduction ........................................................................\ ..................................1 1 What’s in the Box? ........................................................................\ .................................1 Introduction to the Projector ........................................................................\ ..................2 Congratulations on Your Purchase of the Projector .................................................2 Features you’ll enjoy: ........................................................................\ .......................2 About this user’s manual ........................................................................\ ..................3 Part Names of the Projector ........................................................................\ ..................4 Front/Top ........................................................................\ ..........................................4 Rear ........................................................................\ .................................................5 Top Features ........................................................................\ ....................................6 Terminal Panel Features ........................................................................\ ..................7 Part Names of the Remote Control ........................................................................\ .......8 Battery Installation ........................................................................\ ...........................9 Remote Control Precautions ........................................................................\ ............9 Operating Range for Wireless Remote Control ........................................................9 Operating Environment for Software Included on CD-ROM ........................................10 Operating Environment ........................................................................\ ..................11 2. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) ..............................................13 1 Flow of Projecting an Image ........................................................................\ ................13 Connecting Your Computer/Connecting the Power Cord .............................................14 Turning on the Projector ........................................................................\ ......................15 Note on Startup screen (Menu Language Select screen) ......................................16 Selecting a Source ........................................................................\ ..............................17 Selecting the computer or video source................................................................. 17 Adjusting the Picture Size and Position .......................................................................18 Adjust the Tilt Foot ........................................................................\ .........................19 Zoom ........................................................................\ ..............................................20 Focus ........................................................................\ .............................................20 Correcting Keystone Distortion Manually ....................................................................21 Adjusting with buttons on the cabinet ....................................................................21 Adjusting with the remote control ........................................................................\ ...22 Optimizing Computer Signal Automatically .................................................................23 Adjusting the Image Using Auto Adjust ..................................................................23 Turning Up or Down Volume ........................................................................\ ................23 Turning off the Projector ........................................................................\ ......................24 After Use........................................................................\ .............................................. 25 3. Convenient Features ........................................................................\ .............26 1 Turning off the Image and Sound ........................................................................\ ........26 Freezing a Picture ........................................................................\ ...............................26 Enlarging a Picture ........................................................................\ ..............................26 Changing Eco Mode/Checking Energy-Saving Effect ................................................27 Using Eco Mode [ECO MODE] ........................................................................\ ......27 Checking Energy-Saving Effect [CARBON METER] .............................................28
vii Table of Contents Preventing the Unauthorized Use of the Projector [SECURITY] .................................29 Using the Computer Cable (VGA) to Operate the Projector (Virtual Remote Tool) .....32 Operating Your Computer’s Mouse Functions from the Projector’s Remote Control via the USB Cable (Remote Mouse Function) .......................................................38 Projecting Your Computer’s Screen Image from the Projector via the USB Cable (USB Display) ........................................................................\ ................................39 Controlling the Projector by Using an HTTP Browser .................................................41 Controlling the Projector over a LAN (PC Control Utility Pro 4/Pro 5) .........................48 Projecting Your Computer’s Screen Image from the Projector over a LAN (Image Express Utility Lite) ........................................................................\ ........................52 Starting Image Express Utility Lite from a USB Memory or SD Card ....................55 Projecting an Image from an Angle (Geometric Correction Tool in Image Express Utility Lite) ........................................................................\ ......................................57 What you can do with GCT ........................................................................\ ............57 Projecting an Image from an Angle (GCT) .............................................................57 4. Using the Viewer ........................................................................\ .....................59 ❶ What you can do with the Viewer ........................................................................\ .........59 ❷ Projecting images stored in a USB memory device ....................................................61 Converting PowerPoint files to Slides (Viewer PPT Converter 3.0) .............................67 5. Using On-Screen Menu ........................................................................\ ........70 1 Using the Menus ........................................................................\ ..................................70 Menu Elements ........................................................................\ ....................................71 List of Menu Items ........................................................................\ ...............................72 Menu Descriptions & Functions [SOURCE] ................................................................75 COMPUTER 1 and 2 ........................................................................\ .....................75 HDMI ........................................................................\ ..............................................75 VIDEO ........................................................................\ ............................................75 S-VIDEO ........................................................................\ ........................................75 VIEWER ........................................................................\ .........................................75 NETWORK ........................................................................\ .....................................75 USB DISPLAY ........................................................................\ ................................75 Menu Descriptions & Functions [ADJUST] ..................................................................76 [PICTURE] ........................................................................\ .....................................76 [IMAGE OPTIONS] ........................................................................\ ........................79 Menu Descriptions & Functions [SETUP] ....................................................................83 [GENERAL] ........................................................................\ ....................................83 [MENU] ........................................................................\ ..........................................85 [INSTALLATION] ........................................................................\ ............................87 [OPTIONS(1)] ........................................................................\ ................................89 [OPTIONS(2)] ........................................................................\ ................................91 Setting up the Projector for a Wired LAN Connection [WIRED LAN] .....................93 Setting up the Projector for a Wireless LAN Connection (with the optional USB Wireless LAN Unit equipped) [WIRLESS LAN] ......................................................94 Menu Descriptions & Functions [INFO.] ......................................................................96 [USAGE TIME] ........................................................................\ ...............................96 [SOURCE] ........................................................................\ ...................................... 97
viii Table of Contents [WIRED LAN] ........................................................................\ .................................97 [WIRELESS LAN] ........................................................................\ ..........................97 [VERSION] ........................................................................\ .....................................98 [OTHERS] ........................................................................\ ......................................98 Menu Descriptions & Functions [RESET] ....................................................................99 Returning to Factory Default [RESET] ...................................................................99 6. Installation and Connections .................................................................100 1 Setting Up the Screen and the Projector ...................................................................100 Selecting a Location........................................................................\ ..................... 100 Throw Distance and Screen Size ........................................................................\ .102 Making Connections ........................................................................\ ..........................104 Connecting Your Computer ........................................................................\ ..........104 Connecting an External Monitor ........................................................................\ ..106 Connecting Your DVD Player or Other AV Equipment ..........................................107 Connecting Component Input ........................................................................\ ......108 Connecting HDMI Input........................................................................\ ................ 109 Connecting to a Wired LAN ........................................................................\ .........110 Connecting to a Wireless LAN (Optional: NP02LM series) ..................................111 7. Maintenance ........................................................................\ ............................114 1 Cleaning the Filters........................................................................\ ............................ 114 Cleaning the Lens........................................................................\ .............................. 116 Cleaning the Cabinet ........................................................................\ .........................116 Replacing the Lamp and the Filters ........................................................................\ ...117 8. Appendix ........................................................................\ .....................................122 1 Troubleshooting ........................................................................\ .................................122 Indicator Messages ........................................................................\ ......................122 Common Problems & Solutions ........................................................................\ ...123 If there is no picture, or the picture is not displayed correctly. ..............................124 Specifications ........................................................................\ ....................................125 Cabinet Dimensions ........................................................................\ ..........................127 Pin Assignments of D-Sub COMPUTER Input Connector ........................................128 Compatible Input Signal List ........................................................................\ ..............129 PC Control Codes and Cable Connection .................................................................130 Troubleshooting Check List ........................................................................\ ................131 TCO Certification ........................................................................\ ...............................133 REGISTER YOUR PROJECTOR! (for residents in the United States, Canada, and Mexico) ........................................................................\ ........................................134