NEC M300xs Projector Users Manual

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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...

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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	ToolThis	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	it	is	 also	 used	 to	send	 an	image	 to	the	 projector	 and	register	 it	as	 the	
logo	 data	 of	the	 projector. 	After	 registering	 it,	you	 can	 lock...

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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.
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	Edition...

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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	15)
 
Step 2 
•	 Turning	on	the	projector	(→	page	16)
 
Step 3 
•	 Selecting	a	source	(→	page	18)
 
Step 4
•	 Adjusting	the	picture	size	and	position	(→	page	19)
•	 Correcting	keystone	distortion	[KEYSTONE]	(→	page	24)
 
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 computer cable...

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2. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)
StandbyBlinkingPower	On
Steady orange lightBlinking blue lightSteady blue light
 Turning on the Projector
1.	 Uncover	the	lens 	by 	sliding 	the 	lens 	cover	 (M350X/
M300X/M260X/M230X/M300W/M260W/M420X/M420XV)	
or	removing	 the	lens	 cap	(M350XS/M300XS/M260XS/
M300WS/M260WS)
	 [M350XS/M300XS/M260XS/M300WS/M260WS]
•	 Do	 not	remove	 the	lens	 cap	by	pulling	 on	the	 string. 	
Doing  so  can  cause  mechanical  damage  to  the  part 
around the lens.
2.	 Press...

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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	27	menu	languages.
To	select	a	menu	language, 	follow	these	steps:
1.	 Use	the	, ,   or 	button	 to	select	 one	of	the	 27	
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	function	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	20)
Adjusting	the	left	and	right	tilt	of	an	image
[Rear	foot]	(→	page	20)
Finely	adjusting	the	size	of	an	image
[Zoom	function]	(→	page	21)
Adjusting	the	focus
[Focus	function]	(→...

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2. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)
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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	ventilation	 outlet	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...