NEC M271x 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 valid 
Guarantee Policy on our Web 
Site: 
www.nec-display-solutions.com
•	 Important	Infomation	(For	North	America: 7N8N3151) (For Other 
countries than North America: 
7N8N3151 and 7N8N3161)
•	 Quick	Setup	Guide	(7N8N3171)/(7N8N3181)
Remote control(7N900924)
Batteries (AAA × 2)
Unless	otherwise	described	in	the	user’s	manual,	the	drawings	for	the	projector	cabinet	show	examples	of	the	M361X. 
						

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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	cart,	 you	can	 use	the	projector	 to	project	 images	 from	behind	 the	screen,	
and	the	projector	can	be	permanently	mounted	on	a	ceiling*1.	 The	remote	control	can	be	used	wirelessly.
*1	 Do	not	attempt	to	mount	the	projector	on	a	ceiling	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.
 
Features you’ll enjoy:
•	 Quick	start	(3	seconds*2),	Quick	Power	Off, 	Direct	Power	Off
	 3	seconds*2	after	turning	on	the	power,	the	projector	is	ready	to	display	PC	or	video	images.
	 The	projector	 can	be	put	 away	 immediately	 after	the	projector	 is	powered	 down.	No	 cool	 down	 period	 is	required	
after	the	projector	is	turned	off	from	the	remote	control	or	cabinet	control	panel.
	 The	 projector	 has	a	feature	 called	“Direct	 Power	Off ”.	This	 feature	 allows	the	projector	 to	be	 turned	 off	(even	 when	
projecting	an	image)	by	using	the	Main	Power	Switch	or	disconnecting	the	AC	power	supply.
	 To	 turn	off	the	 AC	power	 supply	 when	the	projector	 is	powered	 on,	use	 a	power	 strip	equipped	 with	a	switch	 and	
a	breaker.
	 *2	The	quick	start	time	is	only	when	[STANDBY	MODE]	is	set	to	[NORMAL]	in	the	on-screen	message.
•	 0.2	 W	(100-130	 V	AC)/0.4	W	(200-240	 V	AC)	in	standby	condition	with	energy	saving	technology
	 Selecting	 [POWER-SAVING]	 for	[STANDBY	 MODE]	from	the	menu	 can	put	the	projector	 in	power-saving	 mode	
that	consumes	only	0.2	 W	(100-130	V	AC)/0.4	W	(200-240	 V	AC).
•	 Carbon	Meter	
	 This	feature	will	show	 energy-saving	 effect	in	terms	 of	CO2	emission	 reduction	 (kg)	when	 the	projector’s	 [ECO	
MODE]	is	set	to	[AUTO	ECO],	[NORMAL],	or	[ECO].
	 The	amount	 of	CO2	emission	 reduction	 will	be	displayed	 in	the	 confirmation	 message	at	the	 time	 of	power-off	 and	
in	the	INFO	of	the	on-screen	menu.
•	 Lamp	life	up	to	10000	hours*3
	 Using	 in	Eco	 Mode	 (ECO)	 allows	you	to	prolong	 the	projector’s	 lamp	life	up	to	10000	 hours	(up	to	5000	 hours	 in	
ECO	MODE	OFF). 	
	 *3	M361X/M311W: 	8000	hours	(up	to	4000	hours	in	ECO	MODE	OFF).
•	 HDMI	input	port	provides	digital	signal	
	 The	HDMI	input	provides	HDCP	compatible	digital	signals. 	The	HDMI	input	also	supports	audio	signal.
•	 10	 W	built-in	speaker	for	an	integrated	audio	solution
	 Powerful	10	watt	monaural	speaker	provides	volume	need	for	large	rooms. 
						

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•	 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	specifications)	 to	connect	 the	computer	 with	
the	projector	 allows	you	to	send	 your	computer	 screen	image	to	the	 projector	 without	the	need	 of	a	traditional	
computer	cable	(VGA).
•	 Integrated	RJ-45	connector	for	wired	networking	capability	along	with	wireless	networking	capabilities
	 An	RJ-45	connector	is	standard. 	An	optional	USB	Wireless	LAN	Unit	is	required	for	wireless	LAN	connection.
•	 Software	programs	(User	Supportware)	contained	in	the	supplied	CD-ROM
	 The	supplied	 NEC	Projector	 includes	four	programs: 	Virtual	 Remote	 Tool,	Image	 Express	 Utility	Lite	(for	Windows/
Mac	OS),	PC	Control	Utility	Pro	4	(for	 Windows)/5	(for	Mac	OS),	and	Viewer	PPT	Converter	3.0.	
	 Image	Express	Utility	Lite	(for	Windows)	 can	be	started	 from	a	commercially	 available	USB	memory	 or	SD	 card	
without	the	need	of	installing	on	your	computer.
•	 AUTO	POWER	ON	and	AUTO	POWER	OFF	features
	 The	 DIRECT	 POWER	 ON,	AUTO	 POWER	 ON(COMP1),	 AUTO	POWER	 OFF,	and	OFF	 TIMER	 features	 eliminate	
the	need	to	always	use	the	POWER	button	on	the	remote	control	or	projector	cabinet.
•	 Preventing	unauthorized	use	of	the	projector
	 Enhanced	 smart	security	 settings	for	keyword	 protection,	 cabinet	control	panel	lock,	security	 slot,	and	security	
chain	opening	to	help	prevent	unauthorized	access,	adjustments	and	theft	deterrence.
•	 High	resolution	up	to	 WUXGA
	 High	resolution	 display	-	up	 to	WUXGA	 compatible,	 XGA	(M361X/M311X/M271X)/WXGA	 (M311W/M271W)	native	
resolution.
•	 CRESTRON	ROOMVIEW	compatibility
	 The	 projector	 supports	CRESTRON	 ROOMVIEW,	 allowing	multiple	devices	connected	 in	the	 network	 to	be	 man-
aged	and	controlled	from	a	computer	or	controller.
About this user’s manual
The	 fastest	 way	to	get	 started	 is	to	 take	 your	 time	and	do	everything	 right	the	first	 time. 	Take	 a	few	 minutes	 now	to	
review	 the	user’s	 manual. 	This	 may	save	 you	time	 later	 on.	At	 the	 beginning	 of	each	 section	 of	the	 manual	 you’ll	find	
an	overview. 	If	the	section	doesn’t	apply,	you	can	skip	it. 
						

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1. Introduction
 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	 stays	this	way	 for	about	
2	hours,	it	will	turn	off	automatically.
•	 Do	 not	pull	 the	lens	 cover	 with	excessive	 force	or	apply	 strong	 pressure	 in	either	 the	up	or	down	 direction.	 Doing	so	can	 cause	
damage	to	the	lens	cover	sliding	mechanism!
AC	InputConnect the supplied power cord’s 
three-pin plug here, and plug the 
other end into an active wall outlet.  (→ page 14)
Port Cover for Optional USB 
 
Wireless LAN Unit 
When using the optional USB 
Wireless LAN Unit, first remove  the cover. ( → page 111)
Terminal Panel (→ page 7)
Monaural	Speaker	(10	 W)
Lamp Cover (→ page 118)
Rear Foot (→ page 19)
Rear
Built-in Security Slot (  )*
Security chain opening 
Attach an anti-theft device.
The security chain opening accepts 
security wires or chains up to 0.18 
inch/4.6 mm in diameter.
*	 This	security	slot	supports	the	MicroSaver	®	Security	System. 
						

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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)	 Connector	 (Mini	D-Sub	
15	Pin)	(→	page	106)
8.	 AUDIO	OUT	Mini	Jack	(Stereo	Mini)	(→	page	106)
9.	 S-VIDEO	IN	Connector	(Mini	DIN	4	Pin)
	(→	page	107)
10.	VIDEO	IN	Connector	(RCA)	(→	page	107)
11.	VIDEO/S-VIDEO	AUDIO	IN	L/MONO, 	R	(RCA)  
(→
	page	107)
12.	LAN	Port	(RJ-45)	(→	page	110)
13.	USB	Port	(Type	A)	(→	page	61)
14.	PC	CONTROL	[PC	CONTROL]	Port	(D-Sub	9	Pin)  
(→
	page	130)
	 Use	 this	port	 to	connect	 a	PC	 or	control	 system. 	This	
enables	 you	to	control	 the	projector 	using 	serial 	commu-
nication	 protocol. 	If	 you	 are	writing	 your	own	program,	
typical	PC	control	codes	are	on	page	130. 
						

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1. Introduction
 Part Names of the Remote Control
3
7
5
6
1
2
10
15
16
14
179
4
8
13
29
30
31
19
20
25
27
28 24
18
23
22 21
26
32
12
11
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	(→	page	17)
13.	USB	DISPLAY	Button	(→	page	17)
14.	ID	SET	Button
	(→	page	88)
15.	Numeric	Keypad	Button/CLEAR	Button
	(→	page	88)
16.	FREEZE	Button
	(→	page	26)
17.	AV-MUTE	Button
	(→	page	26)
18.	MENU	Button
	(→	page	70)
19.	EXIT	Button	(→	page	70)
20.	 
	Button	(→	page	70)
21.	ENTER	Button	(→	page	70)
22.	D-ZOOM	(+)(–)	Button
	( →	page	26)
23.	MOUSE	L-CLICK	Button*
	(→	page	38)
24.	MOUSE	R-CLICK	Button*
	(→	page	38)
25.	PAGE	/	Button
	(→	page	38)
26.	ECO	Button	(→	page	27)
27.	KEYSTONE	Button
	(→	page	22)
28.	PICTURE	Button
	(→	page	76, 78)
29.	VOL. 	(+)(–)	Button
	(→	page	23)
30.	ASPECT	Button
	(→	page	81)
31.	FOCUS/ZOOM	Button
	 (not	available	on	this	series	of	projectors)
32.	HELP	Button
	(→	page	96)
*	 The	 MOUSE	 L-CLICK	 and	MOUSE	 R-CLICK	 buttons	work	only	when	 a	USB	 cable	 is	connected	 with	your	 com-
puter. 
						

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1. Introduction
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.
Operating Range for Wireless Remote Control
30° 30°
30°
30°
22 feet/7 m
22 feet/7 m
Remote control
Remote sensor on projector cabinet
Remote control
•	 The	infrared	 signal	operates	 by	line-of-sight	 up	to	a	distance	 of	about	 22	feet/7	 m	and	 within	 a	60-degree	 angle	of	
the	remote	sensor	on	the	projector	cabinet.
•	 The	 projector	 will	not	 respond	 if	there	 are	objects	 between	 the	remote	 control	and	the	sensor,	 or	if	strong	 light	falls	
on	the	sensor. 	Weak	batteries	will	also	prevent	the	remote	control	from	properly	operating	the	projector.
1Press	 firmly	and	slide	 the	battery	
cover	off.
2Install 	new 	batteries 	(AAA). 	Ensure	
that 	you 	have 	the 	batteries’ 	polarity	
(+/−)	aligned	correctly.
Battery Installation
3Slip	 the	cover	 back	over	the	bat-
teries	 until	it	snaps	 into	place. 	Do	
not	 mix	 different	 types	of	batteries	
or	new	and	old	batteries.
OPENOPEN 
						

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1. Introduction
 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	software	 program	used	to	project	 your	computer’s	 screen	over	the	
USB	 cable	 or	the	 wired/wireless	 network.	The	 computer	 cable	(VGA)	 is	not	
required. 	(→	page	39,	page	52)
•	 This	software	 program	can	be	used	 to	control	 the	power	 ON/OFF	 and	source	
selection	of	the	projector	from	your	computer.
•	 The	 Geometric 	Correction 	Tool	 (GCT)	 function 	allows 	you	 to	correct 	distortion	
of	images	projected	on	a	curved	wall. 	(→	page	57)
*	 “USB	Display”	and	“GCT” 	functions	are	not	supported	by	Mac.
Name	of	software	programFeatures
PC	Control	Utility	Pro	4
PC	Control	Utility	Pro	5	(for	Mac	
OS)
This	is	a	software	 program	used	to	operate	 the	projector	 from	the	computer	 when	
the	computer	 and	the	projector	 are	connected	 with	LAN	 (wired	 or	wireless)	 or	
a	serial	cable. 	(→	page	48)
Name	of	software	programFeatures
Viewer	PPT	Converter	3.0
(Windows	only)
This	is	a	software	 program	used	to	convert	 files	created	 with	PowerPoint	 into	
JPEG	files	that	can	be	displayed	 with	the	viewer	 function	 of	the	 projector	 when	
a	USB	memory	device	is	inserted	into	the	projector. 	(→	page	67)
NOTE:
•	 Image	Express	Utility	Lite	does	not	support	"Meeting	Mode"	in	Image	Express	Utility	2.0	included	with	our	other	models.
Download	service
For	the	update	information	about	these	software	programs,	visit	our	website:
URL: 	http://www.nec-display.com/dl/en/index.htm l