NEC M300xs Projector Users Manual
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81 5. Using On-Screen Menu Menu Descriptions & Functions [SETUP] [GENERAL] [M350X/M300X/M260X/M230X/M300W/M260W/ M420X/M420XV][M350XS/M300XS/M260XS/M300WS/M260WS] Using Digital Zoom [DIGITAL ZOOM] (M350XS/M300XS/M260XS/M300WS/M260WS) This feature allows you to electronically fine adjust the image size on the screen. Use the ◀ or ▶ button to large or reduce the projected image. TIP: To adjust the projected image size roughly, move the projector away or closer to the screen. To fine adjust the zoom, use the [DIGITAL ZOOM] function. (→ page 21) Enabling Auto Keystone [AUTO KEYSTONE] This feature allows the projector to detect its tilt and correct vertical distortion automatically. To turn on the AUTO KEYSTONE feature, select [ON]. To adjust the KEYSTONE feature manually, select [OFF]. NOTE: The [AUTO KEYSTONE] function is not available when an orientation type such as [CEILING REAR], [DESKTOP REAR], [CEILING FRONT] other than [DESKTOP/FRONT] is selected for [ORIENTATION]. TIP: • The range of the AUTO KEYSTONE correction varies depending on the model name. M420X/M420XV/M350X/M300X/M260X/M230X/M300W/M260W: up to 30 degrees (vertical) M350XS/M300XS/M260XS/M300WS/M260WS: up to 20 degrees (vertical) • The AUTO KEYSTONE correction will take effect in 2 seconds after changing the projection angle during projection. Correcting Vertical Keystone Distortion Manually [KEYSTONE] You can correct vertical distortion manually. (→ page 24) TIP: When this option is highlighted, pressing the ENTER button will display its slide bar for adjustment. Saving Vertical Keystone Correction [KEYSTONE SAVE] This option enables you to save your current keystone settings. OFF ������������������������Does not save current keystone correction settings � It will return your keystone correction settings to “zero”� ON �������������������������Saves current keystone correction settings Saving your change once affects all sources. The changes are saved when the projector is turned off. NOTE: When [AUTO KEYSTONE] is set to [ON], [KEYSTONE SAVE] is not available. Next time you turn on the power, the AUTO KEYSTONE function will work and the data stored with [KEYSTONE SAVE] will be invalid.
82 5. Using On-Screen Menu Using the Wall Color Correction [WALL COLOR] This function allows for quick adaptive color correction in applications where the screen material is not white. NOTE: Selecting [WHITEBOARD] reduces lamp brightness. Setting Eco Mode [ECO MODE] The ECO MODE increases lamp life, while lowering power consumption and cutting down on CO2 emissions. Four brightness modes of the lamp can be selected: [OFF], [AUTO ECO], [ECO1] and [ECO2] modes. (→ page 30)
83 5. Using On-Screen Menu Setting Closed Caption [CLOSED CAPTION] This option sets several closed caption modes that allow text to be superimposed on the projected image of Video or S-Video. OFF ������������������������This exits the closed caption mode� CAPTION 1-4 ���������Text is superimposed� TEXT 1-4 ����������������Text is displayed� NOTE: • The closed caption is not available under the following conditions: - when messages or menus are displayed. - when an image is magnified, frozen, or muted. • Portions of superimposed text or closed caption may be truncated. If that happens, try to place the superimposed text or closed caption within the screen. Using Off Timer [OFF TIMER] 1. Select your desired time between 30 minutes and 16 hours: OFF, 0:30, 1:00, 2:00, 4:00, 8:00, 12:00, 16:00. 2. Press the ENTER button on the remote control. 3. The remaining time starts counting down. 4. The projector will turn off after the countdown is complete. NOTE: • To cancel the preset time, set [OFF] for the preset time or turn off the power. • When the remaining time reaches 3 minutes before the projector is turned off, the [THE PROJECTOR WILL TURN OFF WITHIN 3 MINUTES] message will be displayed on the bottom of the screen. Selecting Menu Language [LANGUAGE] You can choose one of 27 languages for on-screen instructions. NOTE: Your setting will not be affected even when [RESET] is done from the menu. [MENU] Selecting Menu Color [COLOR SELECT] You can choose between two options for menu color: COLOR and MONOCHROME. Turning On / Off Source Display [SOURCE DISPLAY] This option turns on or off input name display such as COMPUTER 1, COMPUTER2, HDMI, VIDEO, S-VIDEO, VIEWER, NETWORK, USB DISPLAY, to be displayed on the top right of the screen. When no input signal is present, the no-signal guidance prompting you to check for an available input will be displayed at the center of the screen. When the [VIEWER] or [NETWORK] item is selected for [SOURCE], the no-signal guid- ance will not be displayed.
84 5. Using On-Screen Menu Turning ON/OFF Control ID [ID DISPLAY] ID DISPLAY �����������This option turns on or off the ID number which is displayed when the ID SET button on the remote control is pressed� Turning On / Off Eco Message [ECO MESSAGE] This option turns on or off the following messages when the projector is turned on. The Eco Message prompts the user to save energy. When [OFF] is selected for [ECO MODE], you will get a message to prompt you to select [AUTO ECO], [ECO1], or [ECO2]* for [ECO MODE]. When [AUTO ECO], [ECO1], or [ECO2]* is selected for [ECO MODE] NOTE: * [ECO2] is available on M300X, M260X, M300XS, M260XS, and M260WS only. To close the message, press any one of the buttons. The message will disappear if no button operation is done for 30 seconds. When [OFF] is selected for [ECO MODE] Pressing the ENTER button will display the [ECO MODE] screen. (→ page 30) To close the message, press the EXIT button. Selecting Menu Display Time [DISPLAY TIME] This option allows you to select how long the projector waits after the last touch of a button to turn off the menu. The preset choices are [MANUAL], [AUTO 5 SEC], [AUTO 15 SEC], and [AUTO 45 SEC]. The [AUTO 45 SEC] is the fac- tory preset. Selecting a Color or Logo for Background [BACKGROUND] Use this feature to display a blue/black screen or logo when no signal is available. The default background is [BLUE]. NOTE: • If the [LOGO] item is selected for [BACKGROUND] with the [NETWORK] or [USB DISPLAY] source selected, the [BLUE] item will be selected regardless of its selection. • When [SOURCE DISPLAY] is turned on, the no-signal guidance prompting you to check for an available input will be displayed at the center of the screen regardless of its selection. • Your setting will not be affected even when [RESET] is done from the menu. Selecting Interval Time for Filter Message [FILTER MESSAGE] This option allows you to select the time preference between displaying the message for cleaning the filters. Clean the filter when you get the message “PLEASE CLEAN FILTER.” (→ page 115) Five options are available: OFF, 100[H], 500[H], 1000[H], 2000[H] The default setting is [OFF]. NOTE: Your setting will not be affected even when [RESET] is done from the menu.
85 5. Using On-Screen Menu [INSTALLATION] Selecting Projector Orientation [ORIENTATION] This reorients your image for your type of projection. The options are: desktop front projection, ceiling rear projection, desktop rear projection, and ceiling front projection. DESKTOP FRONTCEILING REAR DESKTOP REARCEILING FRONT Disabling the Cabinet Buttons [CONTROL PANEL LOCK] This option turns on or off the CONTROL PANEL LOCK function. NOTE: • This CONTROL PANEL LOCK does not affect the remote control functions. • When the control panel is locked, pressing and holding the EXIT button on the projector cabinet for about 10 seconds will change the setting to [OFF]. TIP: When the [CONTROL PANEL LOCK] is turned on, a key lock icon [ ] will be displayed at the bottom right of the menu. Enabling Security [SECURITY] This feature turns on or off the SECURITY function. Unless the correct keyword is entered, the projector cannot project an image. (→ page 32) NOTE: Your setting will not be affected even when [RESET] is done from the menu.
86 5. Using On-Screen Menu Selecting Communication Speed [COMMUNICATION SPEED] This feature sets the baud rate of the PC Control port (D-Sub 9P). It supports data rates from 4800 to 38400 bps. The default is 38400 bps. Select the appropriate baud rate for your equipment to be connected (depending on the equip- ment, a lower baud rate may be recommended for long cable runs). NOTE: Your selected communication speed will not be affected even when [RESET] is done from the menu. Setting ID to the Projector [CONTROL ID] You can operate multiple projectors separately and independently with the single remote control that has the CONTROL ID function. If you assign the same ID to all the projectors, you can conveniently operate all the projectors together using the single remote control. To do so, you have to assign an ID number to each projector. CONTROL ID NUMBER �������Select a number from 1 to 254 you wish to assign to your projector � CONTROL ID �����������������������Select [OFF] to turn off the CONTROL ID setting and select [ON] to turn on the CONTROL ID set - ting� NOTE: • When [ON] is selected for [CONTROL ID], the projector cannot be operated by using the remote control that does not support the CONTROL ID function. (In this case the buttons on the projector cabinet can be used.) • Your setting will not be affected even when [RESET] is done from the menu. • Pressing and holding the ENTER button on the projector cabinet for 10 seconds will display the menu for canceling the Control ID. Assigning or Changing the Control ID 1. Turn on the projector. 2. Press the ID SET button on the remote control. The CONTROL ID screen will be displayed. If the projector can be operated with the current remote control ID, the [ACTIVE] will be displayed. If the projector cannot be operated with the current remote control ID, the [INACTIVE] will be displayed. To operate the inactive projector, assign the control ID used for the projector by using the following procedure (Step 3). 3. Press one of numeric keypad buttons while pressing and holding the ID SET button on the remote control. Example: To assign “3”, press the “3” button on the remote control. No ID means that all the projectors can be operated together with a single remote control. To set “No ID”, enter “000” or press the CLEAR button. TIP: The range of IDs is from 1 to 254. 4. Release the ID SET button. The updated CONTROL ID screen will be displayed. NOTE: • The IDs can be cleared in a few days after the batteries are run down or removed. • Accidentally pressing any one of the buttons of the remote control will clear currently specified ID with batteries removed.
87 5. Using On-Screen Menu Using Test Pattern [TEST PATTERN] Displays the test pattern to check for image distortion at the time of the projector setup. Press the ENTER button to display the test pattern; press the EXIT button to close the test pattern and return to the menu. Menu operation and keystone correction are not possible when the test pattern is displayed. [OPTIONS(1)] [M350X/M300X/M260X/M230X/M300W/M260W/ M420X/M350XS/M300XS/M260XS/M300WS/ M260WS] [M420XV] Setting Auto Adjust [AUTO ADJUST] This feature sets the Auto Adjust mode so that the computer signal can be automatically or manually adjusted for noise and stability. You can automatically make adjustment in two ways: [NORMAL] and [FINE]. OFF ������������������������The computer signal will not be automatically adjusted� You can manually optimize the computer signal� NORMAL ����������������Default setting� The computer signal will be automatically adjusted� Normally select this option� FINE �����������������������Select this option if fine adjustment is needed� It takes more time to switch to the source than when [NOR- MAL]is selected� Selecting Fan Mode [FAN MODE] This option allows you to select three modes for fan speed: Auto mode, High speed mode, and High Altitude mode. AUTO ���������������������The built-in fans automatically run at a variable speed according to the\ internal temperature� HIGH ����������������������The built-in fans run at high speed� HIGH ALTITUDE �����The built-in fans run at a high speed� Select this option when using the projector at altitudes approximately 5500 feet/1600 meters or higher � When you wish to cool down the temperature inside the projector quickly, select [HIGH]. NOTE: • It is recommended that you select High speed mode if you use the projector non-stop for consecutive days. • 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 components such as the lamp. • Your setting will not be affected even when [RESET] is done from the menu.
88 5. Using On-Screen Menu Selecting Signal Format [SIGNAL SELECT] [COMPUTER1], [COMPUTER2] Allows you to choose [COMPUTER1], or [COMPUTER2] for an RGB source such as a computer, or [COMPONENT] for a component video source such as a DVD player. Normally select [RGB/COMPONENT] and the projector auto- matically detects a component signal. However there may be some component signals that the projector is unable to detect. If this is the case, select [COMPONENT]. [VIDEO & S-VIDEO System Select] This feature enables you to select composite video standards automatically or manually. Normally select [AUTO] and the projector will automatically detect the video standard. In the case where the projector has difficulty detecting the video standard, select the appropriate video standard from the menu. This must be done for VIDEO and S-VIDEO respectively. Enabling or Disabling WXGA Mode [WXGA MODE] Selecting [ON] will give priority to a WXGA (1280 × 768) signal in recognizing an input signal. When [WXGA MODE] is set to [ON], an XGA (1024 × 768) signal may not be recognized on M350X/M300X/M260X/ M230X/M420X/M420XV/M350XS/M300XS/M260XS. In this case, select [OFF]. NOTE: • The [OFF] is selected at the time of shipment of M350X/M300X/M260X/M230X/M420X/M420XV/M350XS/M300XS/M260XS. • The [ON] is selected at the time of shipment of M300W/M260W/M300WS/M260WS. Enabling the deinterlace [DEINTERLACE] Turns on or off the deinterlace function for a telecine signal. OFF ������������������������Select this option if there is any jitter or artifacts in video� ON �������������������������Default standard setting� NOTE: This feature is not available for HDTV (progressive) and computer signals. Setting HDMI [HDMI SETTINGS] Make the settings for video level and audio level when connecting HDMI equipment such as a DVD player. VIDEO LEVEL ���������Select [AUTO] to automatically detect video level� If automatic detection may not work well, select [NOR- MAL] to disable the [ENHANCED] feature of your HDMI equipment or select [ENHANCED] to improve image contrast and increase detail in the dark areas� AUDIO SELECT (not available on M420XV) ������������������������������Select [HDMI] to switch the HDMI IN digital audio signal and select [COMPUTER 2] to switch the COMPUTER 2 input audio signal� Enabling Key Sound and Error Sound [BEEP] (not available on M420XV) This feature turns on or off the button sound or alarm when an error occurs or the following operations are per- formed. - Displaying the main menu - Switching sources - Resetting data by using [RESET] - Pressing POWER ON or POWER OFF button
89 5. Using On-Screen Menu [OPTIONS(2)] Selecting Power-saving in [STANDBY MODE] The projector has two standby modes: [NORMAL] and [POWER-SAVING]. The POWER-SAVING mode is the mode that allows you to put the projector in the power-saving condition which consumes less power than the NORMAL mode. The projector is preset for NORMAL mode at the factory. NORMAL ����������������Power indicator: Orange light/STATUS indicator: Green light POWER-SAVING ����Power indicator: Red light/STATUS indicator: Off The following connectors, buttons or functions will not work during this\ mode� - MONITOR OUT (COMP � 1) connector, and AUDIO OUT connector (The M420XV does not come with the AUDIO OUT connector�) - LAN and Mail Alert functions - Buttons other than POWER button on the cabinet - Buttons other than POWER ON button on the remote control - Virtual Remote Tool, USB Display fucntion NOTE: • When [CONTROL PANEL LOCK], [CONTROL ID], or [AUTO POWER ON(COMP1)] is turned on, the [STANDBY MODE] setting is not available. • Even when [POWER-SAVING] is selected for [STANDBY MODE], power on or off can be done by using the PC CONTROL port. • The power consumption in the standby mode will not be included in calculating CO2 emission reduction. • Your setting will not be affected even when [RESET] is done from the menu. Enabling Auto Power On [AUTO POWER ON(AC)] Turns the projector on automatically when the power cord is inserted into an active power outlet. This eliminates the need to always use the POWER button on the remote control or projector cabinet.
90 5. Using On-Screen Menu Turning On the Projector By Applying Computer Signal [AUTO POWER ON(COMP1)] When the projector is in Standby mode, applying a computer signal from a computer connected to the COMPUTER1 IN input will power on the projector and simultaneously project the computer’s image. This functionality eliminates the need to always use the POWER button on the remote control or the projector cabinet to power on the projector. To use this function, first connect a computer to the projector and the projector to an active AC input. NOTE: • Disconnecting a computer signal from the computer will not power off the projector. We recommend using this function in com- bination of the AUTO POWER OFF function. • This function will not be available under the following conditions: - when a component signal is applied to the COMPUTER1 IN connector - when a Sync on Green RGB signal or composite sync signal is applied • To enable the AUTO POWER ON (COMP1) after turning off the projector, wait 3 seconds and input a computer signal. If a computer signal is still present when the projector is turned off, the AUTO POWER ON (COMP1) will not work and the projector remains in standby mode. Enabling Power Management [AUTO POWER OFF] When this option is selected you can enable the projector to automatically turn off (at the selected time: 5min., 10min., 20min., 30min.) if there is no signal received by any input or if no operation is performed. Selecting Default Source [DEFAULT SOURCE SELECT] You can set the projector to default to any one of its inputs each time the projector is turned on. LAST ����������������������Sets the projector to default to the previous or last active input each \ time the projector is turned on� AUTO ���������������������Searches for an active source in order of COMPUTER1 → COMPUTER2 → HDMI → VIDEO → S-VIDEO → VIEWER → USB DISPLAY → COMPUTER1 and displays the first found source� COMPUTER1 ���������Displays the computer signal from the COMPUTER 1 IN connector every time the projector is turned on� COMPUTER2 ���������Displays the computer signal from the COMPUTER 2 IN connector every time the projector is turned on� HDMI ���������������������Displays the digital source from the HDMI IN connector every time the projector is turned on� VIDEO ��������������������Displays the Video source from the VIDEO IN connector every time the projector is turned on� S-VIDEO ����������������Displays the Video source from the S-VIDEO IN connector every time the projector is turned on� VIEWER �����������������Displays slides or plays back movie files from the USB memory device every time the projector is turned on� NETWORK �������������Displays a signal from LAN port (RJ-45) or the USB Wireless LAN Unit� USB DISPLAY ��������Displays the computer signal from the USB (PC) port every time the projector is turned on�