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	together.
•		 Dispose	of	used	batteries	according	to	your	local	regulations.
Operating Range for Wireless Remote Control
1Press	firmly	and	slide	 the	battery	
cover	off.
2Install 	new 	batteries 	(AAA). 	Ensure	
that 	you 	have 	the 	batteries’ 	polarity	
(+/−)	aligned	correctly.
•	 The	 infrared	 signal	operates	 by	line-of-sight	 up	to	a	distance	 of	about	 22	feet/7	 m	and	 within	 a	60-degree	 angle	of	
the	remote	sensor	on	the	projector	cabinet.
•	 The	 projector	 will	not	 respond	 if	there	 are	objects	 between	 the	remote	 control	and	the	sensor,	 or	if	strong	 light	falls	
on	the	sensor. 	Weak	batteries	will	also	prevent	the	remote	control	from	properly	operating	the	projector.
Battery Installation
3Slip	 the	cover	 back	over	the	bat-
teries	 until	it	snaps	 into	place. 	Do	
not	 mix	 different	 types	of	batteries	
or	new	and	old	batteries.
30° 30°
30°
30°
OPEN
7 m/22 feet
7 m/22 feet
Remote control
Remote sensor on projector cabinet
OPEN
Remote control
TIP:
Short-throw	model	(M350XS/M300XS/
M260XS/M300WS/M260WS):
The	front	 remote	 sensor	is 	located 	on 	the	
front	left	of	the	cabinet. 
						

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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	 the	logo	 to	prevent	 it	
from	changing. 	(→	page	35)
Name	of	software	programFeatures
Image	Express	Utility	Lite•	 This	is	a	software	 program	used	to	project	 your	computer’s	 screen	over	the	
USB	 cable	 or	the	 wired/wireless	 network.	The	 computer	 cable	(VGA)	 is	not	
required. 	(→	page	42,	page	53)
•	 This	software	 program	can	be	used	 to	control	 the	power	 ON/OFF	 and	source	
selection	of	the	projector	from	your	computer.
•	 The	 Geometric 	Correction 	Tool	 (GCT)	 function 	allows 	you	 to	correct 	distortion	
of	images	projected	on	a	curved	wall. 	(→	page	56)	
Name	of	software	programFeatures
PC	Control	Utility	Pro	4This	is	a	software	 program	used	to	operate	 the	projector	 from	the	computer	 when	
the	computer	 and	the	projector	 are	connected	 with	LAN	 (wired	 or	wireless)	 or	
a	serial	cable. 	(→	page	50)
Name	of	software	programFeatures
Viewer	PPT	Converter	3.0This	is	a	software	 program	used	to	convert	 files	created	 with	PowerPoint	 into	
JPEG	files	that	can	be	displayed	 with	the	viewer	 function	 of	the	 projector	 when	
a	USB	memory	device	is	inserted	into	the	projector. 	(→	page	66)
NOTE:
•	 Image	Express	Utility	Lite	does	not	support	“Meeting	Mode”	in	Image	Express	Utility	2.0	included	with	our	other	models.
Download	service
For	the	update	information	about	these	software	programs,	visit	our	website:
URL: 	http://www.nec-display.com/dl/en/index.htm l
  
						

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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	Service	Pack	3	or	later
Windows	XP	Professional	Service	Pack	3	or	later
•	 Only	32-bit	version
•	 Windows	power-saving	function	is	not	supported.
Processor•	 Windows	7/Windows	 Vista
Pentium	M	1.2	GHz	equivalent	or	higher	required
Dual	core	1.5	GHz	or	higher	recommended
•	 Windows	XP
Pentium	M	1.0	GHz	equivalent	or	higher	required
Dual	core	1.0	GHz	or	higher	recommended
Memory•	 Windows	7/Windows	Vista
512	MB	or	more	required
1	GB	or	more	recommended
•	 Windows	XP
256	MB	or	more	required
512	MB	or	more	recommended
*	More	 memory	 may	be	required	 to	run	 additional	 applications	 simultane-
ously.
Graphic	processor	•	 Windows	7/Windows	 Vista
The	“Graphics” 	score	 3.0	or	more	 of	“Windows	 Experience	 Index”	recom-
mended.
Network	environmentTCP/IP-compatible	wired	LAN	or	wireless	LAN
(*	Use	a	wireless	LAN	unit	complying	with	the	 Wi-Fi	standard.)
Resolution•	 Windows	7/Windows	Vista	
SVGA	(800	×	600)	or	higher	required
XGA	(1024	×	768)	recommended	
•	 Windows	XP	
VGA	(640	×	480)	or	higher	required
XGA	(1024	×	768)	recommended
1024	dots	×	768	 lines	 -	1280	 dots	×	800	 lines	 recommended	 (M300W/M260W/
M300WS/M260WS)
Screen	ColorsHigh	Color	(15	bits,	16	bits)
True	Color	(24	bits,	32	bits)	(recommended)
•	 256	or	fewer	colors	are	not	supported. 
						

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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 (→ page 26)
- Turning up or down volume (→ page 26)
 
Step 6
•	 Making	a	presentation
 
Step 7
•	 Turning	off	the	projector	(→	page	27)
 
Step 8
•	 After	use	(→	page	28)
2. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) 
						

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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 (VGA).
2.	 Connect	the	supplied	power	cord	to	the	projector.
 First  connect  the  supplied  power  cord’s  three-pin  plug  to  the  AC  IN  of  the  projector,  and  then  connect  the  other 
plug of the supplied power cord in the wall outlet.
 The projector’s power indicator will flash for a few seconds and then will light orange* (standby mode).
 The STATUS indicator will also light green*.
 *  
This will apply for both indicators when [NORMAL] is selected for [STANDBY MODE]. See the Power Indicator 
section.(→ page 127) 
COMPUTER 1 IN
Make	sure	that	the	prongs	are	fully	inserted	into	
both the AC IN and the wall outlet.
To wall outlet ←
 CAUTION:
Parts	 of	the	 projector	 may	become	 temporarily	 heated	if	the	 projector	 is	turned	 off	with	 the	POWER	 button	or	if	the	
AC	power	supply	is	disconnected	during	normal	projector	operation.
Use	caution	when	picking	up	the	projector. 
						

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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	 the	 (POWER)	 button	on	the	 projector	 cabinet	
or	the	POWER	ON	button	on	the	remote	control. 	
 The  POWER  indicator  will  turn  to  blue  and  the  projector 
will become ready to use.
TIP: 
•	 When 	the 	message	 “Projector 	is 	locked!	 Enter	your	password.”	
is 	displayed, 	it 	means 	that 	the 	[SECURITY] 	feature 	is 	turned 	on.	
(→	page	32)
  After you turn on your projector, ensure that the computer 
or  video  source  is  turned  on  and  that  the  lens  cover  is 
open.
NOTE:	 When	no	input	 signal	 is	present,	 the	no-signal	 guidance	is	
displayed	(factory	menu	setting).
(→	page	127)
Lens cover
Lens cap 
						

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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	
operation.
If	you	want,	you	can	select	the	menu	language	later.
(→	[LANGUAGE]	on	page	71 and 83)
NOTE: 
•	 When	turning	off	the	power	supply	and	then	back	on	by	using	a	power	strip	or	breaker.
	 Allow	a	minimum	of	1	second	between	turning	off	the	main	power	supply	and	turning	it	back	on	again.
	 Failing	to	do	so	could	result	in	no	power	to	the	projector.	(There	will	be	no	stand-by	LED)	
	 Should	this	happen,	unplug	the	power	cord	and	plug	it	in	again.	Turn	on	the	main	power.
•	 If	one	of	the	following	things	happens,	the	projector	will	not	turn	on.
•	 If	 the	internal	 temperature	 of	the	 projector	 is	too	 high,	 the	projector	 detects	abnormal	 high	temperature.	 In	this	 condition	 the	
projector	will	not	turn	 on	to	protect	 the	internal	 system.	 If	this	 happens,	 wait	for	the	 projector’s	 internal	components	 to	cool	
down.
•	 When	the	lamp	reaches	its	end	of	usable	life,	the	projector	will	not	turn 	on.	If	this	happens,	replace	the	lamp.
•	 If	the	STATUS	 indicator	 lights	orange	 with	the	power	 button	 pressed,	 it	means	 that	the	[CONTROL	 PANEL	LOCK]	is	turned	 on.	
Cancel	the	lock	by	turning	it	off.	(→	page	85)
•	 If	the	lamp	 fails	to	light,	 and	if	the	 STATUS	 indicator	 flashes	on	and	 off	in	a	cycle	 of	six	 times,	 wait	a	full	 minute	 and	then	 turn	on	
the	power.
•	 While	the	POWER	indicator	is	blinking	blue	in	short	cycles,	the	power	cannot	be	turned	off	by	using	the	power	button.
•	 Immediately	 after	turning	 on	the	 projector,	 screen	flicker	may	occur.	 This	is	normal.	 Wait	3	to	 5	minutes	 until	the	lamp	 lighting	 is	
stabilized.
•	 When	the	projector	is	turned	on,	it	may	take	some	time	before	the	lamp	light	becomes	bright.
•	 If	you	turn	 on	the	 projector	 immediately	 after	the	lamp	 is	turned	 off	or	when	 the	temperature	 is	high,	 the	fans	 run	without	 display-
ing	an	image	for	some	time	and	then	the	projector	will	display	the	image. 
						

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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,	 you	can	 press	 the	SOURCE	
button	a	few	times	to	select	the	input	source.
TIP:	If	no	input	signal	is	present,	the	input	will	be	skipped.
Using	the	Remote	Control
Press	 any	one	 of	the	 COMPUTER1,	 COMPUTER2,	HDMI,	VIDEO,	 S-
VIDEO,	VIEWER,	NETWORK,	or	USB	DISPLAY	buttons.
Selecting	Default	Source	
You	can	set	a	source	 as	the	 default	 source	 so	that	 it	will	 be	displayed	
each	time	the	projector	is	turned	on.
1.	 Press	the	MENU	button.
 The menu will be displayed.
2.	 Press	 the		button	 twice	to	select	 [SETUP]	 and	press	 the	 but-
ton	or	the	ENTER	button	to	select	[GENERAL].
3. Press	the		button	three	times	to	select	[OPTIONS(2)].
4.	 Press	 the		button	 six	times	 to	select	 [DEFAULT	 SOURCE	SE-
LECT]	and	press	the	ENTER	button.
 The [DEFAULT SOURCE SELECT] screen will be displayed.
 (→ page 90)
5.	 Select	 a	source	 as	the	 default	 source,	and	 press	 the	ENTER	 but-
ton.
6.	 Press	the	EXIT	button	a	few	times	to	close	the	menu.
7.	 Restart	the	projector.
  The source you selected in step 5 will be projected.
NOTE:	 Even	when	 [AUTO]	 is	turned	 on,	the	[NETWORK]	 will	not	be	automatically	
selected.	To	set	your	network	as	the	default	source,	select	[NETWORK].
TIP: 
•	 When	 the	projector	 is	in	 Standby	 mode,	applying	 a	computer	 signal	from	a	
computer	 connected	 to	the	 COMPUTER	 1	IN	 input	 will	power	 on	the	 projector	
and	simultaneously	project	the	computer’s	image.
	 ([AUTO	POWER	ON(COMP1)]	→	page	90)
•	 On	 Windows	 7,	a	combination	 of	the	 Windows	 and	P	keys	 allows	 you	to	set	 up	
external	display	easily	and	quickly. 
						

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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]	(→	page	23)
Adjusting	the	keystone	correction	[KEYSTONE]*	(→	page	24)
Automatic	Keystone	Correction	function	is	turned	on	at	the	time	of	shipment.
To	perform	keystone	correction	manually,	see	“6.	Correcting	Keystone	Distortion	Manually” 	on	page	24. 
						

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2. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)
2
1
3
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	the	desired	height.
4.		Release	 the	Adjustable	 Tilt	Foot	 Lever	 to	lock	 the	Adjustable	 tilt	
foot.
 The tilt foot can be extended up to 1.6 inch/40 mm.
 There is approximately 10 degrees (up) of adjustment for the front of 
the projector.
 Rotate the rear foot to the desired height in order to square the image 
on the projection surface.
 CAUTION:
•	 Do	not	use	the	tilt-foot	for	purposes	other	than	originally	intended.
	 Misuses	 such	as	using	 the	tilt	foot	 to	carry	 or	hang	 (from	 the	wall	 or	
ceiling)	the	projector	can	cause	damage	to	the	projector.
For	 short-throw	 models	(M350XS/M300XS/M260XS/M300WS/
M260WS)
Short-throw models have a round lens protruding from the front cabinet. 
While adjusting the tilt foot, pay attention not to touch the lens.
Lens
Adjusting	the	left	and	right	tilt	of	an	image	[Rear	foot]
•	 Rotate	the	rear	foot.
 The rear foot can be extended up to 0.5 inch/12 mm. Rotating the rear 
foot allows the projector to be placed horizontally.
NOTE:
•	 Do	 not	extend	 the	rear	 foot	 beyond	 its	height	 limit	(0.5	inch/12	 mm).	Doing	 so	
may	cause	the	rear	foot	to	come	out	of	the	projector.	
 
Rear foot
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