NEC NP1000 Projector User Manual

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[PC Card]
Profiles (for PC Card):
To execute a wireless LAN easily using Image Express Utility 2.0, select [Easy Connection].
Up to two settings for the optional wireless LAN card can be stored in memory of the projector.
Select [Profile 1] or [Profile 2] and then do settings for [DHCP] and the other options.
After doing this, select [OK] and press the ENTER button. This will store your settings in memory.
DHCP:
Place a check mark to automatically assign an IP address to the projector from your DHCP server.
Clear this check box to register the IP address or subnet mask number obtained from your network administrator.
IP Address ............. Set your IP address. Press 
 to display the software keyboard and type in 12 numeric characters.
Subnet  Mask ......... Set your subnet mask number. Press 
 to display the software keyboard and type in 12 numeric characters.
Gateway ................ Set the default gateway of the network connected to the projector. Press 
 to display the software keyboard
and type in 12 numeric characters.
DNS Configuration Type in the IP address of DNS server on the network connected to the projector. Twelve numeric characters
are used.
Advanced .............. Displays the Advanced menu which includes various setting for wireless LAN connection (Network Type
and WEP). See the Advanced menu later on.
Reconnect ............. Use this button to connect the projector to a network. 
						

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[Advanced] menu
[Network Type] (required for wireless only)
Site Survey:
Displays a list of available SSIDs for wireless LAN on site. Select an SSID which you can access.
To select an SSID, highlight [SSID] and use the SELECT   to select [OK] and press the ENTER button.
 : access point
 : Ad Hoc PC
 : WEP enabled
NOTE: You cannot connect to a device with the SSID for Channel 14 because it is not displayed in the list.
SSID (Network name):
Enter an identifier (SSID) for wireless LAN when selecting [Infrastructure] or [802.11 Ad Hoc] in [Mode]. Commu-
nication can be done only with equipment whose SSID matches SSID for your wireless LAN. Up to 32 alphanu-
meric characters can be used (case sensitive).
Mode:
Select communication method when using wireless LAN.
Infrastructure ........ Select this option when communicating with one or more equipment connected to the wireless or wired
LAN network via an access point.
802.11 Ad Hoc ...... Select this option when using the wireless LAN to directly communicate with a computer in peer-to-peer
mode. This is a method that meets the IEEE802.11 wireless standard.
NOTE: When in Ad Hoc mode, only 802.11b is available for communication method.
Data transmission speed in Ad Hoc mode is limited up to 11Mbps.
Channel:
Select a channel. There are 14 options available. 
						

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[WEP] (required for wireless only)
Select this option whether using the WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) key for encryption or not. To use encryption,
specify WEP key.
Disable .................. Will not turn on the encryption feature. Your communications may be monitored by someone.
64bit ...................... Uses 64-bit datalength for secure transmission.
128bit .................... Uses 128-bit datalength for secure transmission. This option will increase privacy and security when com-
pared to use of 64-bit datalength encryption.
152bit .................... Uses 152-bit datalength for secure transmission. This option will increase privacy and security when com-
pared to use of 128-bit datalength encryption.
NOTE:
•The WEP settings must be the same as communication devices such as PC or access point in your wireless network.
•When you use WEP, your image transmission speed will slow down.
Key Select:
Selects one key from the four keys below when selecting [64bit], [128bit] or [152bit] in [WEP].
Key1-4:
Enter encryption key when selecting [64bit], [128bit] or [152bit] in [WEP].
Up to 5 characters can be set in 64 bit, up to 13 characters in 128 bit and up to 16 characters in 152 bit. Press the
[HEX] button to change to [ASCII] to set the key in ASCII digit. You can toggle this button between [ASCII] and
[HEX].
The key can also be set in hexadecimal digit.
*Enter 0x(numeral and alphabet respectively) right in front of your key code.
*Hexadecimal uses 0 to 9 and A to F.
*When setting in a hexadecimal digit, up to 10 characters can be set in 64 bit, up to 26 characters in 128 bit and
up to 32 characters in 152 bit. 
						

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Using Software Keyboard to enter an encryption key
1. Select one of [Key 1], [Key 2], [Key 3] and [Key 4] and press the ENTER button.
The software keyboard will be displayed.
2. Use the SELECT 
  button to select one key and press the ENTER button.
3. After finishing entering the WEP key, use the SELECT 

 button to select [OK] and press the
ENTER button.
The software keyboard will disappear.
[Domain]
Host Name ............ Type in a hostname. Up to 60 alphanumeric characters can be used.
Domain Name ....... Type in domain name of the network connected to the projector. Up to 60 alphanumeric characters can be
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[Mail]
Alert Mail:
Checking this box enables Alert Mail feature.
This option notifies your computer of an error message via e-mail when using wireless or wired LAN. The error
message will be notified when the projector lamp has reached the end of its usable life or an error occurs in the
projector.
Sample of a message sent from the projector:
The lamp is at the end of its usable life. Please replace the lamp.
Projector Name: X X X X
Lamp Hours Used: xxxx [H]
Projector Hours Used: xxxxxx [H]
Senders Address:
Specify the senders address. Use the Software keyboard. Up to 60 alphanumeric and symbols characters can be
used. See Using Software Keyboard in Appendix for more details.
SMTP Server Name:
Type in the SMTP server name to be connected to the projector. Up to 60 alphanumeric characters can be used.
Recipients Address 1 to 3:
Type in your recipients address. Up to 60 alphanumeric and symbols characters can be used.
Test Mail:
Send a test mail to check if your settings are correct.
NOTE:
•If you entered an incorrect address in a test, you may not receive an Alert mail. Should this happen, check if the Recipients
Address is correctly set.
•Unless any one of the [Senders Address], [SMTP Servers Name] or [Recipients Address 1-3] is selected, [Test Mail] is not
available.
•Be sure to highlight [OK] and press the ENTER button before executing [Test Mail].
NOTE: To use the Mail Alert feature on wireless LAN connection, select [Infrastructure] for [Mode] in [Network Type]. 
						

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[Projector Name]
Specify a unique projector name. Press  to display the software keyboard and type in. Up to 16 alphanumeric
characters can be used. After entering a name, select [OK] and press the ENTER button.
Using Software Keyboard
1 to 0 and
Characters ....... Use to type in password or keyword.
MODE .................... Selects one of three modes for alphabet and special characters.
SP ......................... Inserts a space
BS ......................... Deletes one character backward
.......................... Returns to the previous
.......................... Advances to the next
OK ......................... Executes the selection
Cancel ................... Cancels the selection
Selecting Communication Speed [Communication Speed]
This feature sets the baud rate of the PC Control port (D-Sub 9 Pin). 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
equipment, a lower baud rate may be recommended for long cable runs).
Your selected communication speed will not be affected even when [Reset] is done from the menu.
Setting the Current Date and Time [Date, Time Preset]
You can set the current time, month, date, and year.
NOTE: The projector has a built-in clock. The clock will keep working for about 2 weeks after the main power is turned off. If the main
power is off for 2 weeks or more, the built-in clock will cease. If the built-in clock ceases, set the date and time again. The built-in
clock will not cease while in the standby mode.
Turning On or Off Remote Sensor [Remote Sensor]
This option determines which remote sensor on the projector is enabled in wireless mode.
The options are: front, rear or both. 
						

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[Options]
Setting Auto Adjust [Auto Adjust]
This feature sets the Auto Adjust mode so that the RGB image can be automatically or manually adjusted for noise
and stability. You can automatically make adjustment in two ways: [Normal] and [Fine].
Off ......................... The RGB image will not be automatically adjusted.
You can manually optimize the RGB image.
Normal .................. Default setting. The RGB image 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.
Enabling Auto Start [Auto Start]
Turns the projector on automatically when the power cable is inserted into an active power outlet and the main power
switch is turned on. This eliminates the need to always use the POWER (ON/STANDBY) button on the remote control
or projector cabinet.
To use the Auto Start function, you must first press the main power switch to the position On before plugging the
power cable.
Enabling Power Management [Power Management]
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.
Enabling High Speed Fan Mode [Fan Mode]
This option allows you to select two modes for fan speed: Auto mode and High speed 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.
When you wish to cool down the temperature inside the projector quickly, select [High].
NOTE: Select High mode if you continue to use the projector for consecutive days.
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 → Computer3 → Component → Video
→ S-Video → Viewer → Computer1 and displays the first found source.
Select .................... Displays the selected source input every time the projector is started up. Select an input from the pull-down
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Selecting Signal Format [Signal Select]
Computer 1/2
Allows you to set [Computer 1] and [Computer 2] to automatically detect an incoming RGB or component source
such as a computer or DVD player. However there may be some RGB and component signals that the projector is
unable to detect. In this case, select [RGB] or [Component].
Select [Scart] in COMPUTER 1 for the European Scart signal.
Component
Select a signal type from the COMPONENT (Y, Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr) connectors.
Component ............ Selects a component signal.
Video ..................... Selects a component signal such as Y/Cb/Cr or Y/Pb/Pr.
NOTE: When using the Y connector of the COMPONENT connectors to display a Video signal, select Video.
Selecting [Color System]
This feature enables you to select video standards manually.
Normally select [Auto]. Select the video standard from the pulldown menu. This must be done for Component (Video),
Video and S-Video Connector separately.
Selecting S-Video Mode [S-Video Mode Select]
This feature is used to select the S-Video signal detection mode.
This allows identifying of the S-Video signals with different aspect ratio (16:9 and 4:3).
Off ......................... Does not identify any S-Video signal.
S2 .......................... Identifies the 16:9 or 4:3 signal.
NOTE: The Aspect Ratio is not available when S2 signal is detected.
Setting MONITOR OUT Connector [OUT Terminal]
This option allows you to determine which RGB or component source is output from the MONITOR OUT connector
during Standby mode.
Last ....................... The signal from the last COMPUTER 1, COMPUTER 2 or COMPONENT input will be output to the MONITOR
OUT connector.
Computer 1, 2 ....... The signal from the COMPUTER1 or COMPUTER2 input will be output to the MONITOR OUT connector.
Component ............ The signal from the COMPONENT input will be output to the MONITOR OUT connectors. 
						

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[Tools]
Selecting the ChalkBoard [ChalkBoard]
This option displays the ChalkBoard tool bar.
The ChalkBoard feature allows you to write and draw messages on a projected image. (→ page 44)
NOTE: The ChalkBoard feature is available only when a USB mouse is used.
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. Select [OK] and 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.
Using Program Timer [Program Timer]
This option turns on or off the projector automatically at a specified time.
Up to 14 different timer settings can be programmed. 
						

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NOTE:
•Before setting the Program Timer, make sure that the [Date, Time Preset] feature is set. (
→ page 96)
•Make sure that the projector is in the stand by condition with the Main Power Switch on.
•The projector has a built-in clock. The clock will keep working for about two weeks after the main power is turned off. If the main
power is not supplied to the projector for two weeks or more, the built-in clock stops working.
Setting the Program Timer
1. On the Program Timer screen, use the SELECT 
 or  button to select a program number (No. 1 to 14) and
press the ENTER button.
The [Edit] screen will be displayed.
2. Set the turn-on time.
2-1. Use the SELECT 

 or  button to select  (the day of week) for [On Time] and press the SELECT 
button or OK button.
The day of week pull-down list will be displayed.
2-2. Select a day of the week and press the ENTER button.
2-3. Use the SELECT 

 or  button to select  (the time) for [On Time] and enter time.
•Enter time in 24-hour format
Example: Enter “06” to set 6:00 A.M. and “18” to set 6:00 P.M.
3. Set the turn-off time.
3-1. Use the SELECT 

 or  button to select  (the day of week) for [Off Time] and press the SELECT 
button or OK button.
The day of week pull-down list will be displayed.
3-2. Select a day of the week and press the ENTER button.
3-3. Use the SELECT 

 or  button to select  (the time) for [Off Time] and enter time.
•Enter time in 24-hour format
Example: Enter “06” to set 6:00 A.M. and “18” to set 6:00 P.M.
4. Set the Repeat option.
•To repeat the setting in weekly basis, use the SELECT 

 or  button to select the [Repeat] check box and press
the ENTER button.
     A check mark will be placed in the [Repeat] check box.
     NOTE: To use the setting this week only, do not place a check mark in the [Repeat] check box.
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