NEC Np1250 Lcd Projector Users Manual

							

6. Using On-Screen Menu
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 EN-
TER button.
  The software keyboard will disappear.
When [WPA-PSK], [WPA-EAP], [WPA2-PSK] or [WPA2-EAP] is selected in [SECURITY TYPE]:
ENCRYPTION TYPE:   Select [TKIP] or [AES].
KEY:  Enter encryption key. Key length must be eight or greater and 63 or less.
[AUTHENTICATION] (required for wireless only)
Setting  is  required  for  using WPA-EAP  or WPA2-EAP.  For  setting,  refer  to “WPA  Setting  Guide”  on  the  supplied 
User’s Manual CD-ROM.
[DOMAIN]
HOST.NAME...........Type.in.a.hostname..Up.to.15.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.
used. 
						

							
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6. Using On-Screen Menu
[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]
SENDER’S 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.
RECIPIENT’S ADDRESS 1 to 3:
Type in your recipient’s 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 Recipient’s 
Address is correctly set.
• Unless any one of the [SENDER’S ADDRESS], [SMTP SERVER’S NAME] or [RECIPIENT’S ADDRESS 1-3] is selected, [TEST 
MAIL] is not available.
• Be sure to highlight [OK] and press the ENTER button before executing [T\
EST MAIL].
NOTE: To use the Mail Alert feature on wireless LAN connection, select [INFRAST\
RUCTURE] for [NETWORK TYPE]. 
						

							
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6. Using On-Screen Menu
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 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. 
						

							
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[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 81)
 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.
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 password, 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: Do not forget your password. However, if you forget your password, use the projector’s ADMINISTRATOR account to log 
on and set [ACCOUNT LOCK] to [OFF].
ACCOUNT
See page 51.
6. Using On-Screen Menu 
						

							

[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.keyword.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 [KEYWORD] and use the software keyboard to enter a keyword.
NOTE: Please make a note of your keyword.
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 keyword.
NOTE: Please make a note of your keyword.
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 keyword 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  keyword.  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.
 To 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-
curity protection, insert the registered USB memory device into the projector.
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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 keyword:
(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 characters).
NOTE:  NEC  or  your  dealer  will  provide  you  with  your  Release  Code  in  exchange  for  your  registered  keyword  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].
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].
NOTE: Do not forget your password. However, if you forget your password, consult with your dealer.
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.
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Setting a Password for HTTP Server [HTTP SERVER]
This option allows you to assign a password when you use your HTTP server. A password must be between 1 and 
10 alphanumeric characters.
To set and delete a password, repeat steps described in [BACKGROUND LOCK]. 
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/BACK, FRONT, and BACK. 
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Setting ID to the Projector [CONTROL ID]
NOTE: This function is available only when the optional remote control (NP02RC) is used. This function will not work with the re-
mote control included with the NP3250/NP2250/NP1250/NP3250W projector.
You  can  operate  multiple  projectors  separately  and  independently  with  the  same  single  remote  control.  To  do 
so,you have to assign an ID number to each projector.
CONTROL.ID.NUMBER..........Select.a.number.from.1.to.254.you.wish.to.assign.to.your.projector.
CONTROL.ID..........................Select.[OFF].to.turn. off.the. CONTROL. ID.setting. and.select. [ON].to.turn. on.the. CONTROL. ID.
setting.
NOTE: 
• Selecting [ON] for [CONTROL ID] will not make the remote control supplied with the projector inoperable. The buttons on the 
projector  cabinet  can  be  used.  Neither  can  you  operate  the  projector  by  using  the  optional  remote  control  NP01RC  that  does 
not has the CONTROL ID function.
• Pressing and holding the ENTER button on the projector cabinet for 10 seconds will display the menu for canceling the Control 
ID.
• Your setting will not be affected even when [RESET] is done from the menu\
.
Using the Remote Control to change IDs
1. Press the ID SET button on the remote control.
  The CONTROL ID screen will be displayed.
 
If  the  projector  can  be  operated  with  the  current  remote  control  ID,  the  [ACTIVE]  will  be 
displayed.  If  the  projector  cannot  be  operated  with  the  current  remote  control  ID,  the  [IN-
ACTIVE] will be displayed. To operate the inactive projector, assign the ID by using the fol-
lowing procedure (Step 2).
2. Press one of 0 to 9 buttons while pressing and holding the ID SET button on the re-
mote control.
  The range of IDs is from 1 to 254.
To clear the ID:
Press the CLEAR button while pressing the ID SET button.
NOTE:
• Setting “0 (zero)” means to clear the ID.
• You cannot operate the projector using the remote control if the remote ID is not the same as the 
projector ID.
• No ID means that all the projectors can be operated together with a single remote control. To set “No 
ID” enter “000” or press the CLEAR button.
3. Release the ID SET button.
 The updated CONTROL ID screen will be displayed.
NOTE: The IDs can be cleared in a few days after the batteries are run d\
own or removed.
6. Using On-Screen Menu
OFF ON
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6. Using On-Screen Menu
[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.
[NORMAL].is.selected.
Enabling Auto Power On [AUTO POWER ON (AC)]
Turns the projector on automatically when the power cable is inserted into an active power outlet and the main pow-
er  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 POWER ON (AC) function, you must first press the main power switch to the position “On” before 
plugging in the power cable.
Turning On the Projector By Applying RGB Signal [AUTO POWER ON(COMP/)]
When the projector is in standby condition, applying an RGB signal from a computer connected to the COMPUTER 
1  IN  or  the  COMPUTER  2  IN  connector  will  power  on  the  projector  and  simultaneously  project  the  computer’s  im-
age.
This functionality eliminates the need to always use the POWER button on the remote control or the projector cabi-
net to power on the projector.
To use this function, first connect a computer to the projector and the\
 projector to an active AC input.
OFF.........................This.feature.is.disabled.
COMPUTER.1.........Applying. an.RGB. signal. from.a.computer. connected. to.the. COMPUTER. 1.IN. input. will.power. on.the. pro-
jector.and.simultaneously.project.the.computer’s.image.
COMPUTER.2.........Applying. an.RGB. signal. from.a.computer. connected. to.the. COMPUTER. 2.IN. input. will.power. on.the. pro-
jector.and.simultaneously.project.the.computer’s.image.
NOTE: 
• Disconnecting an RGB signal from the computer will not power off the projector. We recommend using this function in combi-
nation of the AUTO POWER OFF function.
• This function will not be available under the following conditions:
 - when a component signal is applied to the COMPUTER 1 or 2 IN connector\
 - when a Sync on Green RGB signal or composite sync signal is applied