NEC Np1250 Lcd Projector Users Manual

							
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[INSTALLATION(1)]
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 FRONTCEILING REAR
DESKTOP REARCEILING FRONT 
						

							
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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.93)
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 [S\
CREEN TYPE].
NOTE: 
• After changing the screen type, check the setting of [ASPECT RATIO] in the menu. (→ page 93)
•  NP3250/NP2250/NP1250: [POSITION] is not available when [4:3 SCREEN] is selected for [SCREEN TYPE] or when [LETTERBOX] 
is selected for [ASPECT RATIO].
Using Geometric Correction [GEOMETRIC CORRECTION]
This feature retrieves geometric data registered in the projector memory.
Three presets of geometric data have been registered. To turn off this feature, select [OFF].
NOTE:
• The [KEYSTONE] and [CORNERSTONE] adjustments are not available when geom\
etric data is applied.
• To clear your geometric data, press the 3D REFORM button for a minimum of\
 2 seconds.
• The [GEOMETRIC CORRECTION] feature can cause an image to be slightly blu\
rred because the correction is made electronically.
(not.available.
on.NP3250W) 
						

							
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Using Multi-Screen Compensation [MULTI-SCREEN COMP.]
This feature allows you to match images projected from multiple projectors that are placed in parallel.
MODE.....................OFF:.Turns.off.this.function.to.return.to.the.normal.brightness...
ON:.Turns. on.this. function. to.make. the.screen. darker.. The.[BRIGHTNESS]. and.the.[CONTRAST]. can.be.
adjusted.
CONTRAST.............Adjusts.the.bright.part.of.the.picture.
BRIGHTNESS..........Adjusts.the.dark.part.of.the.picture.
Adjusting
1. Prepare black and white images so that the images can be displayed on the computer screen.
2.  Display the black image on the computer screen, and project the image from the projector.
3.  Select [MULTI-SCREEN COMP.] → [MODE] → [ON].
4.  Adjust the dark part of the images.
 Press  the  SELECT   button  to  select  [BRIGHTNESS]  and  use  the  SELECT  or  to  match  the  black  part  of 
another projector.
5.  Display the white screen on the computer screen.
  Project the image from two or more projectors.
6. Adjust the bright part of the images.
 Press the SELECT  button to select [CONTRAST] and use the SELECT  or  to match the white part of an-
other projector.
 Moving  the  slide  bar  toward  [+]  (plus)  can  change  the  white  part  of  the  image.  Should  this  happen,  move  the 
slide bar toward [−] (minus) to adjust the brightness.
TIP:
•  When  you  use  multiple  projectors,  you  can  use  the  [CONTROL  ID]  function  to  operate  a  single  projector  or  all  the  projectors 
from the remote control. (→ page 125)
• Your setting will not be affected even when [RESET] is done from the menu\
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[INSTALLATION(2)]
[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 NP3250/NP2250/NP1250/NP3250W 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, DNS Configuration, and WINS Configuration. Select [OK] and press the ENTER button. 
(→ page 113, 114)
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 113, 114)
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 113, 114)
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 115, 116)
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 115) 
						

							

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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 118)
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 
Express Utility 2.0 and connecting the PC and projector via a wireless L\
AN.
The Image Express Utility 2.0 is contained on the supplied User Supportware 6 CD-ROM. To use [EASY CON-
NECTION], select [WIRELESS] → [PROFILES] → [EASY CONNECTION]. (→ page 114)
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. 
						

							

[PROJECTOR NAME]
Specify a unique projector name. Press  to display the software keyboard and type in. Up to 16 alphanumeric 
characters, signs and symbols can be used. After entering a name, select [OK] and press the ENTER button.
NOTE: The [PROJECTOR NAME] will not be affected even when [RESET] is don\
e from the menu.
Using Software Keyboard
1.to.0.and
Characters........Use.to.type.in.password.or.keyword.
MODE.....................Selects.one.of.three.modes.for.numbers,.alphabet.and.special.characters.
SP...........................Inserts.a.space
BS...........................Deletes.one.character.backward
...........................Advances.to.the.next
OK...........................Executes.the.selection
CANCEL..................Cancels.the.selection
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[WIRED]
PROFILES (for LAN port [RJ-45]):
Up to two settings for the LAN port (RJ-45) 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.
To recall the settings from memory:
After selecting the [WIRED] tab, select the [PROFILE 1] or [PROFILE 2] from the [PROFILES] list.
Select [OK] and press the ENTER button.
DHCP:
Enabling this option automatically assigns an IP address to the projector fr\
om your DHCP server.
Disabling  this  option  allows  you  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.. 12.numeric. characters.
are.used.
WINS.CONFIGURATION...Type.in.the. IP.address. of.your. WINS. server. of.the. network. connected. to.the. projector.. This.is.used. for.a.
shared.folder.on.a.different.subnet.to.specify.it.as.a.WINS.server..12.numeric.characters.are.used.
NOTE: When [DHCP] is turned on, this option is not available.
RECONNECT...........Use.this.button.to.retry.to.connect.the.projector.to.a.network..Try.this.if.you.have.changed.[PROFILES]. 
						

							
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[WIRELESS]
PROFILES (for USB Wireless LAN unit):
To execute a wireless LAN easily using Image Express Utility 2.0, select [EAS\
Y CONNECTION].
Up to two settings for the USB wireless LAN unit 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.
To recall the settings from memory:
After selecting the [WIRELESS] tab, select the [PROFILE 1], [PROFILE 2], or [DISABLE] from the [PROFILES] 
list.
Select  [OK]  and  press  the  ENTER  button.  Selecting  [DISABLE]  will  stop  emitting  radio  waves  from  the  USB 
Wireless LAN Unit.
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. charac-
ters.are.used.
WINS.CONFIGURATION...Type.in.the. IP.address. of.your. WINS. server. of.the. network. connected. to.the. projector.. This.is.used. for.a.
shared.folder.on.a.different.subnet.to.specify.it.as.a.WINS.server..12.numeric.characters.are.used.
NOTE: When [DHCP] is turned on, this option is not available.
ADVANCED.............Displays. the.Advanced. menu.which. includes. various.setting.for.wireless. LAN.connection. (NETWORK.
TYPE.and.SECURITY)..See.the.Advanced.menu.later.on.
RECONNECT...........Use.this.button.to.retry.to.connect.the.projector.to.a.network..Try.this.if.you.have.changed.[PROFILES].
NOTE:  If  you  select  [EASY  CONNECTION]  from  [PROFILES],  you  cannot  make  settings  to  DHCP  and  its  following  items  ex-
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[ADVANCED] menu
[CONNECTION] (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.
 : Wireless access point
 : Ad Hoc PC
 : WEP or WPA enabled
SSID (Network name):
Enter  an  identifier  (SSID)  for  wireless  LAN  when  selecting  [INFRASTRUCTURE]  or  [AD  HOC]  in  [NETWORK 
TYPE]. Communication can be done only with equipment whose SSID matches SSID for your wireless LAN. Up 
to 32 alphanumeric characters can be used (case sensitive).
NETWORK TYPE:
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.a.wireless.access.point.
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 m\
ethod. 
Data transmission speed in Ad Hoc mode is limited up to 11Mbps.
CHANNEL:
Select a channel. Available channels vary depending on the country and region.
TIP:  When  you  select  [INFRASTRUCTURE],  make  sure  that  the  projector  and  your  access  point  are  on  the  same  channel; 
when you select [AD HOC], make sure that the projector and your computer\
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[SECURITY] (required for wireless only)
SECURITY TYPE
Select encryption mode for secure transmission.
When [WEP] or [DISABLE] is selected in [SECURITY TYPE]:
Select  this  option  whether  using  the WEP  (Wired  Equivalent  Privacy)  key  for  encryption  or  not. To  use  encryp-
tion, specify WEP key.
DISABLE.................Will.not.turn.on.the.encryption.feature..Your.communications.may.be.monitored.by.someone.
WEP(64bit).............Uses.64-bit.datalength.for.secure.transmission.
WEP(128bit)...........Uses.128-bit. datalength. for.secure. transmission.. This.option. will.increase. privacy.and.security. when.
compared.to.use.of.64-bit.datalength.encryption.
WPA-PSK,.WPA-EAP,.WPA2-PSK,.WPA2-EAP
....................................These.options.provide.stronger.security.than.WEP.
For.setting,.refer.to.“WPA.Setting.Guide”.on.the.supplied.User’s.Manual.CD-ROM.
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.
• [WPA-PSK],  [WPA-EAP],  [WPA2-PSK]  and  [WPA2-EAP]  are  not  available  when  [AD  HOC]  is  selected  from  [NETWORK 
TYPE].
KEY SELECT:
Selects one WEP key from the four keys below when selecting [64BIT] or [128BIT] in [SECURITY TYPE].
KEY1-4:
Enter encryption key when selecting [64BIT] or [128BIT] in [SECURITY TYPE].
Up to 5 characters can be set in 64 bit, and up to 13 characters in 128 bit. 
The key can also be set in hexadecimal digit.
Press the [HEX] button to change to [ASCII] to set the key in ASCII digit. You can toggle this button between [ASCII] 
and [HEX].
* 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, and up to 26 characters in 128 
bit.