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)
NEC Projector CD-ROMUser’s manual (PDF) and the util-
ity software
(7N951542)
For North America onlyRegistration	cardLimited	warranty
For customers in Europe: You	will	find	our	current	valid	Guarantee	Policy	on	our	
Web	Site:	www.nec-display-solutions.com
The M420X/M420XV and M350XS/M300XS/M260XS/
M300WS/M260WS  do not come 
with a soft case.
•	 Important	Infomation	(For	North	America: 7N8N1181) (For Other 
countries than North America: 
7N8N1181 and 7N8N1192)
•	 Quick	Setup	Guide	(For	North	Amer-
ica: 7N8N1201) (For Other countries 
than North America: 7N8N1201 and 
7N8N1211)
Remote control(7N900922) Batteries (AAA × 2)
Unless	otherwise	described	in	the	user’s	manual,	the	drawings	for	the	projector	cabinet	show	examples	of	the	M350X.
Soft case(24BS8121)
[M350X/M300X/M260X/M230X/M300W/M260W] 
						

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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	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*1),	Quick	Power	Off	(0	seconds), 	Direct	Power	Off
	 3	seconds*1	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.
	 *1	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],	[ECO1],	or	[ECO2]*2.
	 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.
	 *2	[ECO2]	is	available	on	M300X	and	M260X	only.
•	 Longer	lamp	life	without	cleaning	the	filters	regularly	
	 Using	in	Eco	Mode	allows	you	to	prolong	the	projector’s	lamp	life. 	
	 The	two-layer,	 large	filters	 require	 no	regular	 cleaning. 	Filter	 replacement	 is	requred	 only	at	the	 time	 of	the	 lamp	
replacement.
•	 Short	throw	distances	(M350XS/M300XS/M260XS/M300WS/M260WS)
	 Short	 focal	lenses	 provide	 for	a	larger	 image	 using	a	shorter	 throw	distance	 when	compared	 to	a	typical	 projector	
lens.
•	 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	(not	available	on	M420XV)
	 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,	PC	Control	
Utility	Pro	4,	and	 Viewer	PPT	Converter	3.0. 	
•	 AUTO	POWER	ON	and	AUTO	POWER	OFF	features
	 The	AUTO	POWER	 ON(AC),	 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	UXGA
	 High	 resolution	 display	-	up	 to	UXGA	 compatible,	 XGA	(M350X/M300X/M260X/M230X/M420X/M420XV/M350XS/
M300XS/M260XS)/WXGA	(M300W/M260W/M300WS/M260WS)	native	resolution.
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
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" - 110"Throw	Distance26–543	inches/0.65–13.8	m25–542 inch-es/0.6–13.8	m27–573	inch-es/0.69–14.6	m18-43	inches/0.5-1.1	m
Light	output*2*3 in	OFF	for	ECO	MODE	
3500 
lumens 3000 
lumens 2600 
lumens 2300 
lumens 4200 lumens 3000 
lumens 2600 
lumens 3500 
lumens 3000 
lumens 2600 
lumens 3000 
lumens 2600 
lumens
Lamp	Replace-
ment Time 
(average)	
OFF	for	ECO	MODE/ON	for	ECO	MODE	(H)4000/  5000 5000/6000
3000/35004000/ 
5000 5000/ 
6000  3000/ 
3500 4000/ 
5000 5000/ 
6000 3000/ 
3500 4000/ 
5000
Lamp	ModelNP16LP NP15LP NP17LPNP16LPNP15LPNP17LPNP16LPNP15LPNP17LPNP16LPLamp	Wattage	(AC) 230 W
180 W 265 W230 W180 W265 W230 W180 W265 W230 W
Zoom 
Using	the	manual	zoom	leverUsing	the	[DIGITAL	ZOOM]	function	from	the	menuFocus	Using	the	manual	focus	ringUsing	the	manual	focus	lever
For	further	details	on	the	specifications,	see	pages	130 to 135.
*1	 Effective	pixels	are	more	than	99.99%.
*2	 This	 is	the	 light	 output	 value	(lumens)	 when	the	[PRESET]	 mode	is	set	 to	[HIGH-BRIGHT]. 	If	 any	 other	 mode	 is	
selected	as	the	[PRESET]	mode,	the	light	output	value	may	drop	slightly.
*3	 Compliance	with	ISO21118-2005
TIP: The model name is located on the cabinet.
Model name 
						

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1. Introduction
 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)
Adjustable Tilt Foot   
(→ page 20)
Adjustable Tilt Foot Lever 
 
(→ page 20)
Adjustable Tilt Foot Lever   
(→ page 20)
Ventilation (outlet)
Heated air is exhausted from here.
Ventilation (outlet)
Heated air is exhausted from here.
Controls(→ page 8)
Lens Cap
Ventilation (inlet) / Filter Cover(→ page 117, 125)
Focus Lever(→ page 23)
Remote Sensor (→ page 11) Lens
Adjustable Tilt Foot   
(→ page 20)
Adjustable Tilt Foot Lever 
 
(→ page 20)
Ventilation (outlet)
Heated air is exhausted from here. 
						

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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 anti-theft device.
The security chain opening accepts 
security wires or chains up to 0.18 
inch/4.6 mm in diameter.
AC InputConnect the supplied power cord’s  three-pin plug here, and plug the 
other end into an active wall outlet.  (→ page 15)
Connection for cable cover (Left/ right)
Screw holes temporarily fixing 
grooves for the optional cable cover  (→ page 114)
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)(The M420XV does not come with the	speaker.)
Lamp Cover (→ page 121)
Rear Foot (→ page 20) 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. Built-in Security Slot ( 
 )*
*	 This	security	slot	supports	the	MicroSaver	® Security System. 
						

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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!
[M350X/M300X/M260X/M230X/M300W/M260W/M420X/M420XV]
[M350XS/M300XS/M260XS/M300WS/M260WS]
AC InputConnect the supplied power cord’s 
three-pin plug here, and plug the 
other end into an active wall outlet.  (→ page 15)
Connection for cable cover (Left/ right)
Screw holes temporarily fixing 
grooves for the optional cable cover  (→ page 114)
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) 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. Built-in Security Slot ( 
 )*
*	 This	security	slot	supports	the	MicroSaver	® Security System. 
						

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Top Features
1/25
6
4 7
81
1
9
3 10
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
1235613 1287
11149
10
4
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	(Type	B)	 
(→
	page	42, 104)
7.	 MONITOR	 OUT	(COMP. 	1)	 Connector	 (Mini	D-Sub	
15	Pin)	(→	page	106)
8.	 AUDIO	OUT	Mini	Jack	(Stereo	Mini)	(→	page	106)
	 (not	available	on	M420XV)
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)	(not	available	on	M420XV)
12.	LAN	Port	(RJ-45)	(→	page	110)
13.	USB	Port	(Type	A)	(→	page	60)
14.	PC	CONTROL	[PC	CONTROL]	Port	(D-Sub	9	Pin)  
(→
	page	141)
	 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	141. 
						

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 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	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	Button	(→	page	18)
13.	USB	DISPLAY	Button	(→	page	18)
14.	ID	SET	Button
	(→	page	86)
15.	Numeric	Keypad	Button/CLEAR	Button
	(→	page	86)
16.	FREEZE	Button
	(→	page	29)
17.	AV-MUTE	Button
	(→	page	29)
18. MENU Button
	( →	page	69)
19.	EXIT	Button	(→	page	69)
20.	  Button (→
	page	69)
21. ENTER Button (→	page	69)
22.	D-ZOOM	(+)(–)	Button
	( →	page	29)
23.	MOUSE	L-CLICK	Button*
	(→	page	41)
24.	MOUSE	R-CLICK	Button*
	(→	page	41)
25.	PAGE	/	Button*
	(→	page	41)
26.	ECO	Button	(→	page	30)
27.	KEYSTONE	Button
	(→	page	25)
28. PICTURE Button
	( →	page	74, 76)
29.	VOL. 	(+)(–)	Button
	(→	page	26)
30.	ASPECT	Button
	(→	page	79)
31.	FOCUS/ZOOM	Button
	 The	 ZOOM	button	works	on	the	 short-throw	 models	
only.	The	 FOCUS	 button	does	not	work	 on	this	 series	
of	projectors.
32.	HELP	Button
	( →	page	94)
*	 The 	PAGE 	/ , ,	MOUSE	 L-CLICK	 and	MOUSE	 R-CLICK	 buttons	work	only	when	 a	USB	 cable	 is	connected 	
with	your	computer..