NEC M300xs Projector Users Manual

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Projector
[M350XS/M300XS/M260XS/M300WS/M260WS][M420X/M420XV]
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 cordUS
(7N080236: M300X/M260X/M300W/M260W)
(7N080240: M300XS/M300WS)
EU
(7N080022: M350X/M300X/M260X/M230X/
M300W/M260W/M420X/M420XV)
(7N080026: M350XS/M300XS/M260XS/
M300WS/M260WS) Computer cable (VGA)
(7N520073)...

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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	 (110	inches	 on	short-throw	 models)	across	(measured	 diagonally)	 from	your	PC	or	Macintosh	 computer	
(desktop	or	notebook),	 VCR,	DVD	player,	or	document	camera.
You...

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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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Comparative Table of Main Features
The	main	features	vary	depending	on	the	model	as	follows.
Standard ModelsStandard Models with	Wide	PanelShort-Throw	ModelsShort-Throw	Models	with	 Wide	Panel
M350X M300XM260XM230XM420XM420XV M300WM260WM350XS M300XSM260XSM300WS M260WS
Native	Aspect	Ratio4:3
Standard
16:10
Wide
4:3
Standard
16:10
WideNative	Resolu-tion	(dots	×	lines*1)	XGA	(1024	×	768)WXGA	(1280	×	800)XGA	(1024	×	768)WXGA	(1280	×	800)
Screen	Size	25" - 300" 60" -...

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 Part Names of the Projector
Front/Top
[M350X/M300X/M260X/M230X/M300W/M260W]
[M420X/M420XV]
[M350XS/M300XS/M260XS/M300WS/M260WS]
Controls(→ page 8)
Controls
(→ page 8) Lens
Lens
Remote Sensor(→ page 11)
Remote Sensor
(→ page 11) Ventilation (inlet) / Filter Cover
(→ page 115, 123)
Ventilation (inlet) / Filter Cover
(→ page 117, 125)
Zoom Lever (→ page 21)
Zoom Lever (→ page 21)Lens Cover
Lens CoverFocus Ring
(→ page 23)
Focus Ring
(→ page 23)
Adjustable Tilt Foot 
 
(→ page 20)...

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Rear
[M350X/M300X/M260X/M230X/M300W/M260W]
[M420X/M420XV]
AC InputConnect the supplied power cord’s three-pin plug here, and plug the 
other end into an active wall outlet.  (→ page 15)
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 9)
Monaural	Speaker	(10	 W)
Lamp Cover (→ page 121)
Rear Foot (→ page 20)
Built-in Security Slot ( 
 )*Security chain opening 
Attach an...

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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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Top Features
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1.
 	(POWER)	Button	(→	page	16, 27)
2. POWER Indicator (→	page	15, 16, 27, 127)
3.	 STATUS	Indicator	(→	page	127)
4.	 LAMP	Indicator	(→	page	120, 127)
5.	 ECO	Button	(→	page	30)
6.	 SOURCE	Button	(→	page	18)
7.	 AUTO	ADJ. 	Button	(→	page	26)
8. MENU Button (→	page	69)
9.  	/	 Volume	 Buttons	 /	Keystone	 Buttons	
 (→	page	24, 26)
10.	ENTER	Button	(→	page	69)
11.	EXIT	Button	(→	page	69) 

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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)	(not	available	on	M420XV)
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)	(not	available	on	M420XV)
5.	 HDMI	IN	Connector	(Type	A)	 
(→
	page	104, 109)
6.	 USB	(PC)	Port...

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1. Introduction
 Part Names of the Remote Control
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15
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27
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1.
 Infrared Transmitter
	( →	page	11)
2. POWER ON Button
	( →	page	16)
3.	 POWER	OFF	Button
	(→	page	27)
4,	5, 	6.	COMPUTER	1/2/3	Button
	( →	page	18)	
	 (COMPUTER	3	button	is	not	available.)
7.	 AUTO	ADJ. 	Button
	(→	page	26)
8.	 VIDEO	Button
	(→	page	18)
9.	 S-VIDEO	Button
	(→	page	18)
10.	HDMI	Button	(→	page	18)
11.	VIEWER	Button	(→	page	18, 60)
12.	NETWORK...