NEC Np100 Portable Projector Users Manual

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User Controls
 Audio
 
  
    
Mute:
  ■   Choose “On” to mute the volume.
  ■   Choose “Off” to restore the volume.
   Volume:
  ■   Press the  to decrease the volume.
  ■   Press the  to increase the volume.
 Clear Lamp Hours
 
Reset the lamp life hour after replacing a new lamp. 
  Reset
 Return the adjustments and settings to the factory default values.
 
  
						

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User Controls
  Language
 
Choose the multilingual OSD. Press  into the sub menu and then 
use the 
 or  or  or  key to select your preferred  
language. Press “Enter” to finalize the selection. 
Language 
						

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User Controls
 Information
 
To display the projector information on the screen.
Information 
						

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Appendices
Problem: No image appears on screen
   Ensure all the cables and power connections are correctly and 
securely connected as described in the “Installation” section.
 Ensure the pins of connectors are not crooked or broken.
  Check if the projection lamp has been securely installed. Please 
refer to the “Replacing the lamp” section.
  Make sure you have removed the lens cap and the projector is 
switched on.
  Ensure that the “AV-Mute” feature is not turned on.
Problem: Partial, scrolling or incorrectly displayed image
  Press “Auto Adj. ” on the remote control.
 If you are using a PC:
  For Windows 95, 98, 2000, XP:
  1.   From the “My Computer” icon, open the “Control Panel” folder, 
and double click the “Display” icon.
  2. Select the “Settings” tab  
  3. Click on the “Advanced Properties”.
  For Windows Vista:
  1.   From the “My Computer” icon, open the “Control Panel” folder, 
and double click the “Appearance and Personalization”
  2. Select “Personalization”
  3.  Click “Adjust screen resolution” to display “Display Settings”. 
Click on the “Advanced Settings”.
   If the projector is still not projecting the whole image, you will 
also need to change the monitor display you are using. Refer to 
the following steps.
Troubleshooting
  If you experience trouble with the projector, refer to the fol-
lowing information.  If the problem persists, please contact 
your local dealer or service center. 
						

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 4.   Verify the resolution setting is less than or equal to 1280 x 1024 
resolution.
  5.   Select the “Change” under the “Monitor” tab .
  6.   Click on “Show all devices”. Next, select “Standard monitor 
types” under the SP box; choose the resolution mode you need 
under the “Models” box. 
 If you are using a Notebook:
  1.   First, follow the steps above to adjust resolution of the com-
puter.
  2. Press the toggle output settings. example: [Fn]+[F4]
  
    If you experience difficulty changing resolutions or your monitor 
freezes, restart all equipment including the projector.
Problem: The screen of the Notebook or PowerBook com -
puter is not displaying a presentation
  If you are using a Notebook PC:
    Some Notebook PCs may deactivate their own screens when a 
second display device is in use. Each has a different way to be 
reactivated.  Refer to your computer’s documentation for detailed 
information.
Problem: Image is unstable or flickering
  Adjust the “Phase” to correct it. Refer to the “Image” section for 
more information.
  Change the monitor color setting from your computer.
Compaq=>   [Fn]+[F4]
Dell =>     [Fn]+[F8]
Gateway=>  [Fn]+[F4]
IBM=>    [Fn]+[F7]
Macintosh Apple: 
System Preference-->Display-->Arrangement-->Mirror 
displayHewlett  =>  [Fn]+[F4]
Packard
NEC=>     [Fn]+[F3]
Toshiba =>   [Fn]+[F5] 
						

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Problem: Image has vertical flickering bar
  Use “Clock” to make an adjustment.
   Check and reconfigure the display mode of your graphic card to 
make it compatible with the product. 
Problem: Image is out of focus
 Adjust the Focus Ring on the projector lens. 
   Make sure the projection screen is between the required distance 
3.9 to 39.4 feet (1.2 to 12.0 meters) from the projector (refer to page 
16).
Problem: The image is stretched when displaying 16:9 DVD
  The projector automatically detects 16:9 DVD and adjusts the aspect 
ratio by digitizing to full screen with 4:3 default setting.
  If the image is still stretched, you will also need to adjust the aspect 
ratio by referring to the following:
  Please select 4:3 aspect ratio type on your DVD player if you are 
playing a 16:9 DVD.
  If you can’t select 4:3 aspect ratio type on your DVD player, 
please select 4:3 aspect ratio in the on screen menu.
Problem: Image is reversed
   
Select “Display Setting--> Orientation” from the OSD and adjust 
the projection direction.
Problem: Lamp burns out or makes a popping sound
    When the lamp reaches its end of life, it will burn out and may 
make a loud popping sound.  If this happens, the projector will 
not turn on until the lamp module has been replaced. To replace 
the lamp, follow the procedures in the “Replacing the Lamp”. 
						

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Steady light => No light => 
Message Power-LED
(Blue) (Red)(Purple)
Standby (Input power cable) Flashing
(0.5 sec.)
Power on (Warming up)
Lamp lighting (Displaying)
Power off (Cooling-I)
Power off (Cooling-II) Flashing
(0.5 sec.)
Error (Lamp failed)Flashing (1 sec.)
Error (Fan lock)Flashing(0.5 sec.)
Error (Over temp.)
Standby mode (Lamp failed)Flashing (1 sec.)
Standby mode (Fan lock)
Flashing (0.5 sec.)
Standby mode (Over temp.)
Problem: LED lighting message 
						

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Problem: Message Reminders
  Over temperature - the projector has exceeded its recommended 
operating temperature and must be allowed to cool down before it 
may be used.
 
  Replacing the lamp - the lamp is about to reach its maximum life-
time. Prepare to replace  it soon. 
 Fan failed - the system fan is not working.
   
   
    
						

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Replacing the lamp 
(optional lamp NP10LP)
The projector will detect the lamp life at 3400 hours in Normal 
mode. When the “Power” LED indicator flashes red and the 
message below displays on-screen, the projector has detected 
that the lamp is approaching its end of life. (Use the same ex-
planations on page 14) It will show you a warning message 
 
When you see this message, change the lamp as soon as pos -
sible. Make sure the projector has been cooled down for at 
least 60 minutes before changing the lamp. Warning: To avoid 
burns, allow the projec-
tor to cool for at least 
60 minutes before you 
replace the lamp!
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Warning: To reduce the 
risk of personal injury, 
do not drop the lamp 
module or touch the 
lamp bulb. The bulb 
may shatter and cause 
injury if it is dropped.
 Lamp Replacing Procedure: 
  1.   Switch off the power to the projector by pressing the Power.
  2. Allow the projector to cool down at least 60 minutes.
  3. Disconnect the power cable.
  4. Use a screwdriver to remove the 2 screws from the cover.  
	 5. Push up and remove the cover. 
	6.   Remove the 2 screws from the lamp module   and pull up  
the lamp bar. 
  7.  Pull out the lamp module by force. 
  8.    Install the new lamp module by reversing the previous steps. 
  9.   After replacing the lamp, turn on the power, and select the 
menu ->[Reset] ->[Clear Lamp Hours] to reset the lamp usage 
hours. See page 25.