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[MENU]
Selecting menu Color [COLOR SELECT]
You can choose between two options for menu color: color and monochrome.
Turning  On  /  Off  Source  Display,  message  and Time  [SOURCE  DISpLAY],  [mESSAGE  DISpLAY], 
[TImE DISpLAY]
SOURCE.DISPLA y.........
This.option. turns.on.or.off. input. name. display. such.as.Computer. 1,.Computer. 2,.Computer. 3,.Compo-
nent,.Video,.and.No.Input.to.be.displayed.on.the.top.right.of.the.screen.
MESSAGE.DISPLA y..........
This.option.turns.on.or.off.messages..Even.though.selecting.[ OFF],.the.following.message.will.appear.
. •.“Projector.is.locked”..When.the.projector.security.is.unlocked,.the.message.will.disappear.
TIME.DISPLA y
...............This.option.turns.on.or.off.the.current.time.displayed.on.the.top.left.of.the.screen.
NOTE:  The  source  and  current  time  will  be  displayed  for  the  time  specified  in  [MENU  DISPLAY  TIME].  When  [ MANUAL]  is  se-
lected in [DISPLAY TIME], the source and current time will be always displayed.
Selecting menu Display Time [mENU DISpLAY TImE]
This option allows you to select how long the projector waits after the last touch of a button to turn off the menu. The 
preset  choices  are  [ MANUAL],  [AUTO  5  SEC],  [AUTO  15  SEC],  and  [AUTO  45  SEC]. The  [AUTO  45  SEC]  is  the 
factory preset.
Selecting a Color or Logo for Background [ BACKGROUND]
Use  this  feature  to  display  a  blue/black  screen  or  logo  when  no  signal  is  available. The  default  background  is  blue. 
You can change the logo screen using the Viewer feature. (→ page 70)
NOTE:
• 
When the DVI [COMPUTER 3(DVI-D) IN] input is selected with no signal, the blueback is displayed in regardless of the setting 
[LOGO].
•  When the BACKGROUND LOCK in [SECURITY SETTINGS] is turned on, the backgr\
ound cannot be changed.
•  Your setting will not be affected even when [RESET] is done from the menu\
.
Selecting Interval Time for Filter message [ FILTER mESSAGE]
This option allows you to select the time preference between displaying the message for cleaning the filters. Clean 
the filter when you get the message “Please clean filter.” (→ page 122)
Five options are available: Off, 100[H], 200[H], 500[H], 1000[H]
The default setting is 500[H].
NOTE: The message for filter cleaning will be displayed for one minute when the projector is turned on or off. To cancel the mes-
sage, press any button on the projector cabinet or the remote control.
NOTE: Your setting will not be affected even when [RESET] is done from the menu. 
						

							
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[INSTALLATION]
Selecting projector Orientation [ORIENTATION]
This  reorients  your  image  for  your  type  of  projection. The  options  are:  desktop  front  projection,  ceiling  rear  projec-
tion, desktop rear projection, and ceiling front projection.
DESKTOP FRONT
CEILING REAR
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no-signal area
Selecting Aspect Ratio and position for Screen [SCREEN]
SCREEN.TyPE........Select. one.of.two. options:. 4:3.SCREEN. or.WIDE. SCREEN. for.the. screen. to.be. used.. See.also. [ASPECT.
RATIO
].
(→ .page.84)
POSITION
............... This.feature. allows.you.to.adjust. the.vertical. position. of.the. image. when.WIDE. SCREEN. has.been. selected.
for.the.screen.type.
When.WIDE.SCREEN.has.been.selected.there.is.no-signal.area.above.and.below.the.image.
NOTE: This option is available only when [WIDE SCREEN] is selected in [ SCREEN TYPE].
NOTE: 
• After changing the screen type, check the setting of [ ASPECT RATIO
] in the menu. (→page 84)
•  [POSITION
] is not available when [4:3 SCREEN] is selected for [ SCREEN TYPE] or when [LETTERBOX] is selected for [ ASPECT 
RATIO
].
(not.available.
on.NP3151W) 
						

							
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Setting Security [SECURITY SETTINGS]
Disabling the Cabinet Buttons [CONTROL pANEL LOCK]
This option turns on or off the Control Panel Lock function.
NOTE:
• This Control Panel Lock does not affect the remote control functions.
•  When  the  control  panel  is  locked,  pressing  and  holding  the  EXIT  button  on  the  projector  cabinet  for  about  10  seconds  will 
change the setting to [ OFF].
Setting a password [BACKGROUND LOCK]
A password can be set for your projector to avoid operation by an unauthorized person.
When [BACKGROUND LOCK] is set, changing the background data in the USB memory will display the Password 
input screen.
NOTE: When [BACKGROUND LOCK] is turned on, [BACKGROUND] cannot be select\
ed from the menu.
[ENTRY]
To assign your password:
NOTE: Up to 10 alphanumeric characters can be assigned.
1.  Type a password.
  Select the [ENTER PASSWORD] entry box and press the ENTER button. (
→ page 72)
  An asterisk will be displayed. 
  The Software keyboard appears. Use the Software keyboard to type a password on the [ ENTER PASS
-
WORD] screen and press the ENTER button.
  The [CONFIRM PASSWORD] screen will be displayed.
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2. Type the same password again and press the ENTER button.
  Your password will be assigned.
[DELETE] 
To delete your password:
1. Select [DELETE PASSWORD] and press the ENTER button.
2.  Enter your password.
  An asterisk will be displayed.
3.  Press the ENTER button.
  Your password will be deleted.
NOTE: 
•  Do not forget your password. However, if you forget your keyword, consult with your dealer.
•  The [BACKGROUND LOCK] will not be affected even when [RESET] is done fro\
m the menu.
ACCOUNT LOCK
When [ACCOUNT LOCK] is set to [ON], you can set it to [OFF].
When [ACCOUNT LOCK] is set to [OFF], you can set it to [ON].
The [ACCOUNT] setting is available only when [ACCOUNT LOCK] is set to [OFF].
NOTE: If you forget your password, consult with your administrator.
ACCOUNT
See page 51. 
						

							
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[SECURITY]
The Security function enables you to protect your projector so that the projector will not project a signal unless you 
enter a keyword. There is also an option to lock the projector by using a registered USB memory* as a protect key. 
Once you have registered your USB memory as a protect key, you are required to insert the registered USB mem-
ory  into  the  USB  port  of  the  projector  each  time  you  turn  on  the  projector. You  can  enable  the  Security  function  by 
using a keyword only. (→ page 45)
 
*  The projector does not support NTFS formatted  USB memory device.
  Be sure to use a USB memory device formatted with the FAT32, FAT16 or FAT file system.
  To  format  your  USB  memory  device  in  your  computer,  refer  to  the  document  or  help  file  that  comes  with  your 
Windows.
ON/OFF
................... This.turns. the.Security. function. on.or.off.. This. setting. will.take. effect. when.the.projector. is.turned. on.next.
time.
KEyWORD
.............. Enter.an.appropriate. keyword.when.you.use.the.Security. function.. (Up.to.10. characters. can.be.used.). The.
Security.function.is.available.only.when.your.password.is.entered.
USE.PROTECT.KEy... Check. this.box.to.lock. your. projector. when.using. a.USB. memory.. To.use. a.keyword. without.a.USB. mem-
ory,.do.not.check.this.box.
READ
...................... Reads.data.from.a.USB.memory.
REGISTER
............... Registers. data.from. the.USB. memory.. The.Security. function. is.not. available. unless.at.least. one.USB.
memory. is.registered.. (if.the. [USE. PROTECT. KEy].check. box.is.selected). Up.to.5.USB. memory. devices.
can.be.registered.
DELETE
................... Deletes.data.of.a.registered.USB.memory.
To set up a keyword to enable the Security function without using a registered USB memory.
1. Use the SELECT  or  button to select [PASSWORD] and use the software keyboard to enter a keyword.
NOTE: Please make a note of your password.
2. Use the SELECT 
 or  button to select [ OFF] and then use the SELECT  or  to select [ON].
3. Use the SELECT  or  button to select [OK] , then press the ENTER button.
   The [ARE YOU SURE?] message will appear.
4. Use the SELECT  or  button to select [ YES] and press the ENTER button.
The Security function takes effect. 
						

							
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To register a USB memory device as a protect key.
preparation: Insert the USB memory device into the USB port (type A) of the projector.
1.  Use the SELECT 
 or  button to select [ USE PROTECT KEY] and press the ENTER button.
2.  Use the SELECT 
 or  button to select [ READ] and press the ENTER button.
  Data of the USB memory will be read into the projector.
3.  Use the SELECT 
 or  button to select [ REGISTER] and press the ENTER button.
  Downloaded data will be registered and be displayed in the list window.
4.  
Use the SELECT  or  button to select [ KEYWORD] and use the software keyboard to enter a password.
NOTE: Please make a note of your password.
5. Use the SELECT 
 or  button to select [ OFF] and then use the SELECT  or  to select [ON].
6.  Use the SELECT 
 or  button to select [OK] , then press the ENTER button. 
  The [ARE YOU SURE?] message will appear.
7.  Use the SELECT 
 or  button to select [ YES] and press the ENTER button.
  The Security function takes effect.
To turn on the projector when Security is enabled (when using your password only).
1. Press and hold the POWER button for a minimum of two seconds.
  The  projector  will  be  turned  on  and  a  message  to  the  effect  that  the  projector  is  security-protected  will 
be displayed.
2.  Press the MENU button.
  The Release Code input screen will be displayed.
3.  Enter your keyword in the Release Code input screen.
  You can view the projected image.
NOTE: Do not forget your password. However, if you forget your keyword, NEC or your dealer will provide you with your Release 
Code. See more information at the end of this section.
To turn on the projector when Security is enabled (when using USB memory device as a protect 
key).
preparation: Insert the registered USB memory device into the USB port (type A) of the projector.
Press and hold the POWER button for a minimum of two seconds.
The  projector  will  turn  on  and  then  recognize  the  USB  memory  device.  Once  the  image  has  been  projected,  it  will 
stay on without the USB memory device.
•  the projector does not support ntfs formatted UsB memory device.
 Be sure to use a UsB memory device formatted with the fat32, fat16 or fat file system.
  t o format your UsB memory device in your computer, refer to the document or help file that comes with your 
Windows.
•  We do not warrant that the UsB port of the projector will support all UsB memory devices in the market.
•  When  the  projector  is  turned  on,  if  the  registered  UsB  memory  device  is  not  inserted  into  the  projector,  no 
signal will be displayed with a message to the effect that the projector is security-protected.  to turn off the se
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•  the  security  disable  mode  is  maintained  until  the  main  power  is  turned  off  (by  setting  the  main  power  switch to “O” or unplugging the power cord).  in the following cases you will be asked to check the protect key or input 
the password:
(1)  When [OK] is selected at an image for which security is set and the power is turned off then back on
(2)  When the main power is turned off then back on while the security function is enabled
(3)  When you attempt to display an image for which security is set while the security function is enabled
•   Blanks (spaces) cannot be used in the Keyword section.
To delete USB memory data you registered.
1. Use the SELECT  or  button to select [ DELETE] and use the SELECT  button to select the list window.
2. Use the SELECT  or  button to select the information on the USB memory device you wish to delete.
3.  Press the SELECT 
 button to select [ DELETE] and press the ENTER button.
The information on the USB memory device will be deleted.
If you’ve lost your registered USB memory, proceed as follows:
1. Press and hold the POWER button for a minimum of two seconds.
 The projector will be turned on and display a message to the effect that the projector is security-protected.
2.  Press the MENU button.
  The Release Code input screen will be displayed as well as your Request Code (24 alphanumeric charac
-
ters).
NOTE: NEC or your dealer will provide you with your Release Code in exchange for your registered password and Request Code. 
See more information at the end of this section.
3. Enter your Release Code in the Release Code Input screen.
  The security protection will be turned off.
NOTE:
• Some brands of USB memory devices cannot be used as a protect key.
•  You should register one or more USB memory devices in case your registered USB memory device is damaged or stolen. Up to 
5 pieces can be registered.
•  Once the registered USB memory device has been formatted, the USB memory device cannot be recognized as your registered 
protect key.
The Security will not be disabled by using [ RESET].
NOTE:
For additional information visit:
US : http://www.necdisplay.com/
Europe : http://www.nec-display-solutions.com/
Global : http://www.nec-pj.com/
Setting a password for pJLink [pJLink]
This option allows you to set a password when you use the PJLink feature.
Password: Enter a password (up to 32 characters)
To set and delete a password, repeat steps described in [BACKGROUND LOCK]. 
						

							
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NOTE: What is PJLink?
PJLink is a standardization of protocol used for controlling projectors of different manufacturers. This standard protocol is estab-
lished by Japan Business Machine and Information System Industries Assoc\
iation (JBMIA) in 2005.
The projector supports all the commands of PJLink Class 1.
Setting of PJLink will not be affected even when [Reset] is done from th\
e menu.
[NETWORK SETTINGS]
This feature allows you to set various setting items when the projector is used on your network.
CAUTION•  Consult with your network administrator about these settings.
•  The NP3150/NP2150/NP1150/NP3151W series projectors distributed in some areas and countries do not 
come standard with the USB Wireless LAN Unit.
  If you purchase the projector without the USB Wireless LAN Unit installed and need to present to the pro
-
jector via a wireless connection, the optional USB Wireless LAN Unit must be installed.
hints on how to Set Up LAN Connection
To configure the projector to communicate on the network using the LAN port (RJ-45) or Wireless LAN Unit: 1.  Select the [
WIRED] tab for the LAN port (RJ-45) or the [WIRELESS] tab for the Wireless LAN Unit.  
2.  On  the  [
WIRED]  tab  or  the  [WIRELESS]  tab,  select  a  number  from  the  [ PROFILES]  list  for  your  LAN 
settings.
Two settings can be stored in memory for each the LAN port and the Wireless LAN Unit respectively.
3.  On  the  [
WIRED]  tab  or  the  [WIRELESS]  tab,  turn  on  or  off  [DHCP],  specify  IP  address,  Subnet  Mask, 
Gateway and DNS Configuration. Select [OK] and press the ENTER button. 
(→ page 108, 109)
To recall the settings from memory:
After selecting the [WIRED] tab or the [WIRELESS] tab, select the number from the [ PROFILES] list.
Select [OK] and press the ENTER button. (→ page 108, 109)
To connect a DHCP server:
On the [WIRED] tab or the [WIRELESS] tab, select [DHCP] and press the ENTER button. A check mark will be 
placed. Select again and press the ENTER button. The check box will be cleared.
When setting an IP address without using a DHCP server, clear the check box for [DHCP]. (→ page 108, 109)
To set only for wireless LAN (NETWORK TYPE and WEP/WPA):
1.  On the [
WIRELESS] tab, select [ PROFILES] and then select [ PROFILE 1] or [PROFILE 2]. 
2.  On  the  [
WIRELESS]  tab,  select  [ ADVANCED]  and  press  the  ENTER  button. The  [ ADVANCED]  menu 
will be displayed.
  (
→ page 110, 111)
To select a wireless LAN access point:
1.  On the [
WIRELESS] tab, select [ PROFILES] and then select [ PROFILE 1] or [PROFILE 2]. 
2.  On the [
WIRELESS] tab, select [ ADVANCED] and press the ENTER button.
3.  On the Advanced menu, select [CONNECTION] 
→ [SITE SURVEY] and press the ENTER button. 
4.  Select an SSID which you can access.
  To  select  an  SSID,  highlight  [SSID]  and  use  the  SELECT 
  to  select  [OK]  and  press  the  ENTER  but-
ton.  When  you  do  not  use  [SITE  SURVEY],  simply  enter  an  SSID  and  [INFRASTRUCTURE]  or  [AD 
HOC]. (→ page 110) 
						

							
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To receive error messages or information on the remaining lamp life via e-mail:1.  On the [ MAIL
] tab, select [ ALERT MAIL] and press the ENTER button. A check mark will be placed. 
2.  Set  [ SENDER’S  ADDRESS
],  [SMTP  SERVER  NAME]  and  [ RECIPIENT’S  ADDRESS].  Select  [OK]  and 
press the ENTER button.
  (
→ page 113)
To execute [Easy Connection] using Image Express Utility 2.0:
The [Easy Connection] is a mode that can abbreviate the troublesome LAN settings when using the Image Ex-
press Utility 2.0 and connecting the PC and projector via a wireless LAN\
.
The Image Express Utility 2.0 is contained on the supplied User Supportware 5 CD-ROM. To use [ EASY CON-
NECTION], select [WIRELESS] → [PROFILES] → [EASY CONNECTION]. (→ page 109)
NOTE: This function can be used when Windows XP is used as the OS and when you have a “Computer Administrator” privi-
lege. If the OS is Windows Vista, input of logon password as “Adminis\
trator” may be prompted.
[GENERAL]
This page allows you to specify a unique projector name and to check the current status of the LAN settings.