NEC M300xs Projector Users Manual
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91 5. Using On-Screen Menu Setting up the Projector for a Wired LAN Connection [WIRED LAN] Important • Consult with your network administrator about these settings. • When using a wired LAN connection, connect a LAN cable (Ethernet cable) to the LAN port (RJ-45) of the projec- tor. (→ page 110) TIP: The network settings you make will not be affected even when [RESET] is done from the menu. [WIRED LAN][DISABLE]Wired LAN connection will be turned off. [ENABLE]Wired LAN connection will be turned on. [SETTINGS] [DHCP] ON ��������������������������IP address, subnet mask, and gateway will be automatically assigned to the projector from your DHCP server � OFF �������������������������Specify IP address, subnet mask, and gate- way assigned by your network administra- tor � [IP ADDRESS]Set your IP address of the network connected to the projector. [SUBNET MASK]Set your subnet mask number of the network connected to the projector. [GATEWAY]Set the default gateway of the network connected to the projector. [AUTO DNS]ON ��������������������������DHCP server will automatically assign IP address of DNS server connected to the projector � OFF �������������������������Set your IP address of DNS server connected to the projector �
92 5. Using On-Screen Menu Setting up the Projector for a Wireless LAN Connection (with the optional USB Wireless LAN Unit equipped) [WIRELESS LAN] Important • Consult with your network administrator about these settings. • When using a wireless LAN connection, attach the optional USB Wireless LAN to the projector. (→ page 111) [PROFILE][DISABLE]Wireless LAN connection will be turned off [EASY CONNECTION]Select [EASY CONNECTION] to execute a wireless LAN easily using Image Express Utility Lite on the supplied NEC Projector CD-ROM. [PROFILE 1]Up to two settings for the USB wireless LAN unit can be stored in memory of the projector. (→ page 47) To recall the settings from memory, select [PROFILE 1] or [PROFILE 2] from [PROFILE]. [PROFILE 2] [RECONNECT]Retry to connect the projector to a network. Try this if you have changed [PROFILE]. NOTE: After selecting [EASY CONNECTION] from [PROFILE], you cannot make settings to [DHCP], [IP ADDRESS], [SUBNET MASK], [GATEWAY], and [AUTO DNS] except [CHANNEL].
93 5. Using On-Screen Menu Hints on How to Set Up LAN Connection To set up the projector for a LAN connection: Access the HTTP server function to display the web browser (→ page 44) and select [NETWORK SETTINGS] → [SETTINGS] → [WIRELESS LAN] → [PROFILE 1] or [PROFILE 2]. Two settings can be set for the USB Wireless LAN Unit. Next select [SETTINGS] for your selected profile, and set [ENABLE] or [DISABLE] for [DHCP], [IP ADDRESS], [SUBNET MASK], and [GATEWAY]. Last click [SAVE]. To reflect changes, click the [SETTING] tab and then click [APPLY]. (→ page 47) To recall LAN settings stored in the profile number: Use [PROFILE 1] or [PROFILE 2] set on the HTTP server, from the projector’ menu, select [SETUP] → [WIRELESS LAN] → [PROFILE] → [PROFILE 1] or [PROFILE 2]. Last select [OK] and press the ENTER button. (→ page 92) To connect a DHCP server: From the projector menu, select [SETUP] → [WIRED LAN] → [SETTINGS] → [DHCP] → [ON] and press the ENTER button. To specify IP address without using the DHCP server, use the HTTP server function. (→ page 44) To set only for wireless LAN (NETWORK TYPE and WEP/WPA): Access the HTTP server function to display the web browser (→ page 44) and select [NETWORK SETTINGS] → [SETTINGS] → [WIRELESS LAN] → [PROFILE 1] or [PROFILE 2]. Make necessary settings for [SETTINGS] and click [SAVE]. From the projector menu, select [SETUP] → [WIRELESS LAN] → [PROFILE] → [PROFILE 1] or [PROFILE 2]. To select an SSID: Access the HTTP server function to display the web browser (→ page 44) and select [NETWORK SETTINGS] → [SETTINGS] → [WIRELESS LAN] → [CONNECTION] → [SITE SURVEY] and select the ID. If you do not use [SITE SURVEY], type the SSID in [CONNECTION] and select [INFRASTRUCTURE] or [AD HOC]. (→ page 47) To receive lamp replacement time or error messages via e-mail: Access the HTTP server function to display the web browser (→ page 44) and select [NETWORK SETTINGS] → [ALERT MAIL], and set [SENDER’S ADDRESS], [SMTP SERVER NAME], and [RECIPIENT’S ADDRESS]. Last, click [SAVE]. (→ page 49) To execute [EASY CONNECTION] using Image Express Utility Lite: The [EASY CONNECTION] is a mode that can abbreviate the troublesome LAN settings when using the Image Express Utility Lite and connecting the PC and projector via a wireless LAN. The Image Express Utility Lite is contained on the supplied NEC Projector CD-ROM. To use [EASY CONNECTION], access the HTTP server function to display the web browser (→ page 44) and select [NETWORK SETTINGS] → [SETTINGS] → [WIRELESS LAN] → [EASY CONNECTION]. Next select [SETTINGS] → [CHANNEL]. Last click [SAVE]. From the projector menu, select [SETUP] → [WIRELESS LAN] → [PROFILE] → [EASY CONNECTION]. NOTE: The [EASY CONNECTION] function is available on Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP SP3.
94 5. Using On-Screen Menu Menu Descriptions & Functions [INFO.] Displays the status of the current signal and lamp usage. This item has six pages. The information included is as follows: TIP: Pressing the HELP button on the remote control will show the [INFO.] menu items. [USAGE TIME] [LAMP LIFE REMAINING] (%)* [LAMP HOURS USED] (H) [FILTER HOURS USED] (H) [TOTAL CARBON SAVINGS] (kg-CO2) * The progress indicator shows the percentage of remaining bulb life. The value informs you of the amount of lamp usage. When the remaining lamp time reaches 0, the LAMP LIFE REMAINING bar indicator changes from 0% to 100 Hours and starts counting down. If the remaining lamp time reaches 0 hours, the projector will not turn on. • The message to the effect that the lamp or the filters should be replaced will be displayed for one minute when the projector is turned on and when the POWER button on the projector or the remote control is pressed. To dismiss this message, press any button on the projector or the remote control. Lamp life (H) Replacement lamp Model ECO MODE NORMAL (OFF or AUTO ECO) ECO (ECO1 or ECO2*) 3000 3500N P17 L PM420X, M420XV, M350XS, M300WS 4000 5000NP16 LPM350X, M300W, M300XS, M260WS 5000 6000N P15 LPM300X, M260X, M230X, M260W, M260XS * [ECO2] is available on M300X, M260X, M300XS, M260XS, and M260WS only. • [TOTAL CARBON SAVINGS] This displays the estimated carbon saving information in kg. The carbon footprint factor in the carbon saving cal- culation is based on the OECD (2008 Edition). (→ page 31)
95 5. Using On-Screen Menu [SOURCE] [SOURCE NAME] [SOURCE INDEX] [HORIZONTAL FREQUENCY] [VERTICAL FREQUENCY] [SIGNAL TYPE] [VIDEO TYPE] [SYNC TYPE] [SYNC POLARITY] [SCAN TYPE] [WIRED LAN] [IP ADDRESS] [SUBNET MASK] [GATEWAY] [MAC ADDRESS] [WIRELESS LAN] [IP ADDRESS] [SUBNET MASK] [GATEWAY] [MAC ADDRESS] [SSID] [NETWORK TYPE] [WEP/WPA] [CHANNEL] [SIGNAL LEVEL]
96 5. Using On-Screen Menu [VERSION] [FIRMWARE] Version [DATA] Version [OTHERS] [PROJECTOR NAME] [MODEL NO.] [SERIAL NUMBER] [LAN UNIT TYPE] [CONTROL ID] (when [CONTROL ID] is set)
97 5. Using On-Screen Menu Menu Descriptions & Functions [RESET] Returning to Factory Default [RESET] The RESET feature allows you to change adjustments and settings to the factory preset for a (all) source (s) except the following: [CURRENT SIGNAL] Resets the adjustments for the current signal to the factory preset levels. The items that can be reset are: [PRESET], [CONTRAST], [BRIGHTNESS], [COLOR], [HUE], [SHARPNESS], [ASPECT RATIO], [HORIZONTAL], [VERTICAL], [CLOCK], [PHASE], and [OVERSCAN]. [ALL DATA] Reset all the adjustments and settings for all the signals to the factory preset. All items can be reset EXCEPT [LANGUAGE], [BACKGROUND], [FILTER MESSAGE], [SECURITY], [COMMUNI- CATION SPEED], [CONTROL ID], [STANDBY MODE], [FAN MODE], [LAMP LIFE REMAINING], [LAMP HOURS USED], [FILTER HOURS USED], [TOTAL CARBON SAVINGS], [WIRED LAN], and [WIRELESS LAN]. To reset the lamp usage time, see “Clearing Lamp Hour Meter [CLEAR LAMP HOURS]” below. Clearing Lamp Hour Meter [CLEAR LAMP HOURS] Resets the lamp clock back to zero. Selecting this option displays submenu for a confirmation. Select [YES] and press the ENTER button. NOTE: Elapsed time of the lamp use will not be affected even when [RESET] is done from the menu. NOTE: The projector will turn off and go into standby mode when you continue to use the projector for another 100 hours after the lamp has reached the end of its life. In this condition you cannot clear the lamp hour meter on the menu. If this happens, press the HELP button on the remote control for 10 seconds to reset the lamp clock back to zero. Do this only after replacing the lamp. Clearing the Filter Usage Hours [CLEAR FILTER HOURS] Resets the filter usage back to zero. Selecting this option displays submenu for a confirmation. Select [YES] and press the ENTER button. The [OFF] item is selected for [FILTER MESSAGE] at the time of shipment. When [OFF] is selected, you do not need to clear the filter usage hour. NOTE: Elapsed time of the filter use will not be affected even when [RESET] is done from the menu.
98 6. Installation and Connections 32 1 This section describes how to set up your projector and how to connect video and audio sources. Your projector is simple to set up and use. But before you get started, you must first: z Set up a screen and the projector. x Connect your computer or video equipment to the projector. (→ page 104, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111) c Connect the supplied power cord. (→ page 15) NOTE: • Ensure that the power cord and any other cables are disconnected before moving the projector. When moving the projector or when it is not in use, cover the lens with the sliding lens cover. • An optional cable cover (NP01CV) is available for the M420X, M420XV, M350XS, M300XS, M260XS, M300WS, and M260WS. Refer to page 114 for at- taching the cable cover. 1 Setting Up the Screen and the Projector Selecting a Location [M350X/M300X/M260X/M230X] The further your projector is from the screen or wall, the larger the image. The minimum size the image can be is approximately 25" (0.64 m) measured diagonally when the projector is roughly 35 inches (0.9 m) from the wall or screen. The largest the image can be is 300" (7.6 m) when the projector is about 435 inches (11.0 m) from the wall or screen. 300 240 Distance (Unit: m/inch) Lens center Screen Size Screen Size (Unit: cm/inch) 200 180 150 120 100 80 11.0/4358.8/348 6.6/260 5.5/216 4.4/173 3.6/1442.9/1152.2/861.4/57 40 7.3/289 60 3025 1.1/ 420.9/35 609.6(W)�457.2(H) / 240(W)�180(H) 487.7(W)�365.8(H) / 192(W)�144(H) 406.4(W)�304.8(H) / 160(W)�120(H) 304.8(W)�228.6(H) / 120(W)�90(H) 365.8(W)�274.3(H) / 144(W)�108(H) 243.8(W)�182.9(H) / 96(W)�72(H) 203.2(W)�152.4(H) / 80(W)�60(H) 162.6(W)�121.9(H) / 64(W)�48(H) 121.9(W)�91.4(H) / 48(W)�36(H) 81.3(W)�61.0(H) / 32(W)�24(H) 61.0(W)�45.7(H) / 24(W)�18(H) 50.8(W)�38.1(H) / 20(W)�15(H) TIP: • The distances are indicated by intermediate values between tele and wide. Use as a rule of thumb. • For more details on throw distance, see page 101. To the wall outlet.
99 6. Installation and Connections [M420X/M420XV] The further your projector is from the screen or wall, the larger the image. The minimum size the image can be is approximately 25" (0.64 m) measured diagonally when the projector is roughly 34 inches (0.9 m) from the wall or screen. The largest the image can be is 300" (7.6 m) when the projector is about 434 inches (11.0 m) from the wall or screen. 300 240 Distance (Unit: m/inch) Lens center Screen Size Screen Size (Unit: cm/inch) 200 180 150 120 100 80 11.0/4348.8/3476.6/2605.5/2164.4/1723.6/1432.9/1142.2/851.4/56 40 7.3/289 60 3025 1.0/ 420.9/34 646.2(W)�403.9(H) / 254(W)�159(H) 516.9(W)�323.1(H) / 204(W)�127(H) 430.8(W)�269.2(H) / 170(W)�106(H) 323.1(W)�201.9(H) / 127(W)�79(H) 387.7(W)�242.3(H) / 153(W)�95(H) 258.5(W)�161.5(H) / 102(W)�64(H) 215.4(W)�134.6(H) / 85(W)�53(H) 172.3(W)�107.7(H) / 68(W)�42(H) 129.2(W)�80.8(H) / 51(W)�32(H) 86.2(W)�53.8(H) / 34(W)�21(H) 64.6(W)�40.4(H) / 25(W)�16(H) 53.8(W)�33.7(H) / 21(W)�13(H) TIP: • The distances are indicated by intermediate values between tele and wide. Use as a rule of thumb. • For more details on throw distance, see page 101. [M300W/M260W] The further your projector is from the screen or wall, the larger the image. The minimum size the image can be is approximately 25" (0.64 m) measured diagonally when the projector is roughly 37 inches (0.9 m) from the wall or screen. The largest the image can be is 300" (7.6 m) when the projector is about 459 inches (11.7 m) from the wall or screen. 300 240 Distance (Unit: m/inch) Lens center Screen Size Screen Size (Unit: cm/inch) 200 180 150 120 100 80 11.7/4599.3/367 7.0/2755.8/229 4.6/183 3.9/1523.1/1212.3/901.5/60 40 7.8/306 60 3025 1.1/ 450.9/37 646.2(W)�403.9(H) / 254(W)�159(H) 516.9(W)�323.1(H) / 204(W)�127(H) 430.8(W)�269.2(H) / 170(W)�106(H) 323.1(W)�201.9(H) / 127(W)�79(H) 387.7(W)�242.3(H) / 153(W)�95(H) 258.5(W)�161.5(H) / 102(W)�64(H) 215.4(W)�134.6(H) / 85(W)�53(H) 172.3(W)�107.7(H) / 68(W)�42(H) 129.2(W)�80.8(H) / 51(W)�32(H) 86.2(W)�53.8(H) / 34(W)�21(H) 64.6(W)�40.4(H) / 25(W)�16(H) 53.8(W)�33.7(H) / 21(W)�13(H) TIP: • The distances are indicated by intermediate values between tele and wide. Use as a rule of thumb. • For more details on throw distance, see page 102.
100 6. Installation and Connections [M350XS/M300XS/M260XS] The further your projector is from the screen or wall, the larger the image. The minimum size the image can be is ap- proximately 60" (1.52 m) measured diagonally when the projector is 23 inches (0.57 m) from the wall or screen. The largest the image can be is 110" (2.8 m) when the projector is about 43 inches (1.1 m) from the wall or screen. Distance (Unit: m/inch) Lens center Screen Size 110 100 90 84 80 1.10/431.00/390.89/350.83/330.78/310.70/280.57/23 60 72 203.2(W)�152.4(H) / 80(W)�60(H)223.5(W)�167.6(H) / 88(W)�66(H) 182.9(W)�137.2(H) / 72(W)�54(H) 170.7(W)�128.0(H) / 67(W)�50(H) 162.6(W)�121.9(H) / 64(W)�48(H) 146.3(W)�109.7(H) / 58(W)�43(H) 121.9(W)�91.4(H) / 48(W)�36(H)Screen Size (Unit: cm/inch) TIP: • Digital Zoom can result in a blurry image due to the electronic zoom. • For more details on throw distance, see page 102. [M300WS/M260WS] The further your projector is from the screen or wall, the larger the image. The minimum size the image can be is approximately 56" (1.4 m) measured diagonally when the projector is 22 inches (0.57 m) from the wall or screen. The largest the image can be is 104" (2.6 m) when the projector is about 43 inches (1.1 m) from the wall or screen. Distance (Unit: m/inch) Lens center Screen Size 104 100 90 80 70 1.10/431.06/420.95/370.84/330.72/280.61/240.57/22 56.2 60 215.4(W)�134.6(H) / 85(W)�53(H)224.0(W)�140.0(H) / 88(W)�55(H) 193.9(W)�121.2(H) / 76(W)�48(H) 172.3(W)�107.7(H) / 68(W)�42(H) 150.8(W)�94.2(H) / 59(W)�37(H) 129.2(W)�80.8(H) / 51(W)�32(H) 121.1(W)�75.7(H) / 48(W)�30(H)Screen Size (Unit: cm/inch) TIP: • Digital Zoom can result in a blurry image due to the electronic zoom. • For more details on throw distance, see page 102.