NEC Np510 Portable Projector User Manual

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1. Introduction
 Introduction to the Projector
This	section	introduces	you	to	your	new	projector	and	describes	the	features	and	controls.
Congratulations on Your Purchase of the Projector
This projector is one of the very best projectors available today. The projector enables you to project precise images 
up	to	300	 inches	 (110	inches	 on	NP610S; 	104	 inches	 on	NP510WS)	 across	(measured	 diagonally)	 from	your	PC	or	
Macintosh	computer	(desktop	or	notebook),	 VCR,	DVD	player,	or	document	camera.
You	can	use	the	projector	 on	a	tabletop	 or	cart,	 you	can	 use	the	projector	 to	project	 images	 from	behind	 the	screen,	
and the projector can be permanently mounted on a ceiling*1.	 The	remote	control	can	be	used	wirelessly.
*1	 Do	not	attempt	to	mount	the	projector	on	a	ceiling	yourself.
	 The	 projector	 must	be	installed	 by	qualified	 technicians	 in	order	 to	ensure	 proper	operation	 and	reduce	 the	risk	
of bodily injury.
	 In	 addition,	 the	ceiling	 must	be	strong	 enough	 to	support	 the	projector	 and	the	installation	 must	be	in	accordance	
with	any	local	building	codes. 	Please	consult	your	dealer	for	more	information.
 
Features you’ll enjoy:
•	 Quick	start	&	Quick	Power	Off
	 Less	than	4	seconds*	after	turning	on	the	power,	the	projector	is	ready	to	display	PC	or	video	images.
	 *	The	quick	start	time	is	only	when	[STANDBY	MODE]	is	set	to	[NORMAL]	in	the	on-screen	message.
	 The	 projector	 can	be	put	 away	 immediately	 after	the	projector	 is	powered	 down.	No	 cool	 down	 period	 is	required	
after the projector is turned off from the remote control or cabinet control panel.
•	 Direct	Power	Off
	 The	 projector	 has	a	feature	 called	“Direct	 Power	Off ”.	This	 feature	 allows	the	projector	 to	be	 turned	 off	(even	 when	
projecting	an	image)	by	using	the	Main	Power	Switch	or	disconnecting	the	AC	power	supply.
	 To	 turn	off	the	 AC	power	 supply	 when	the	projector	 is	powered	 on,	use	 a	power	 strip	equipped	 with	a	switch	 and	
a	breaker.
•	 Less	than	1W	in	standby	condition	with	energy	saving	technology
	 Selecting	 [POWER-SAVING]	 for	[STANDBY	 MODE]	from	the	menu	 can	put	the	projector	 in	power-saving	 mode	
that	consumes	only	0.6W	(100-130V	AC)/0.7W	(200-240V	AC).
•	 Carbon	Meter	
	 This	feature	will	show	 energy-saving	 effect	in	terms	 of	CO2	 emission	 reduction	 (kg)	when	 the	projector’s	 [ECO	
MODE]	is	set	to	[ON].
	 The	amount	 of	CO2	 emission	 reduction	 will	be	displayed	 in	the	 confirmation	 message	at	the	 time	 of	power-off	 and	
in	the	INFO	of	the	on-screen	menu.
•	 7W	built-in	speaker	for	an	integrated	audio	solution
	 Powerful	7	watt	speaker	provides	volume	need	for	large	rooms.
•	 Virtual	Remote	function
	 The	Virtual	Remote	 function	 allows	power	On/Off	 and	source	 selection	 of	the	 projector	 from	your	PC	by	using	 the	
supplied	 VGA	signal	 cable.	The	 utility	 software	 “Virtual	Remote	 Tool”	exclusively	 for	the	 projector	 is	required	 to	be	
installed	from	the	accompanying	NEC	Projector	CD-ROM	onto	your	computer.
	 An	 accompanying	 NEC	Projector	 CD-ROM	 includes	the	utility	 software	 “Virtual	Remote	 Tool”	exclusively	 for	the	
projector	and	user’s	manuals	in	PDF	format.
•	 Short	throw	distances	(NP610S/NP510WS)
	 Short	 focal	lenses	 provide	 for	a	larger	 image	 using	a	shorter	 throw	distance	 when	compared	 to	a	typical	 projector	
lens. 
						

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1. Introduction
•	 A	variety	of	input	ports	and	a	comprehensive	array	of	system	control	interfaces
	 This	projector	 supports	input	signals	 on	the	 following	 ports:	DVI-I	 connector	 (DVI-I	29	Pin)	 with	HDCP	 compatible,	
15pin	D-Sub,	composite	and	S-video.
•	 AUTO	POWER	ON	and	AUTO	POWER	OFF	features
	 The	 AUTO	POWER	 ON(AC),	 AUTO	POWER	 ON(COMP1),	 AUTO	POWER	 OFF,	and	OFF	 TIMER	 features	 eliminate 	
the	need	to	always	use	the	POWER	button	on	the	remote	control	or	projector	cabinet.
•	 Preventing	unauthorized	use	of	the	projector
	 Enhanced	 smart	security	 settings	for	keyword	 protection,	 cabinet	control	panel	lock,	security	 slot,	and	security	
chain	opening	to	help	prevent	unauthorized	access,	adjustments	and	theft	deterrence.
•	 The	optional	remote	control	(NP02RC)	allows	you	to	assign	a	CONTROL	ID	to	the	projector
	 Multiple 	projectors 	can	 be	operated 	separately 	and	 independently 	with 	the	 same 	single	 remote	 control	by	assigning 	
an	ID	number	to	each	projector.
•	 Integrated	RJ-45	connector	for	wired	networking	capability	(except	NP405/NP305)
	 An	RJ-45	connector	is	equipped	as	standard	feature.
•	 Auto	vertical	keystone	correction
	 Auto	Keystone	feature	allows	the	projector	to	detect	its	tilt	and	correct	vertical	distortion	automatically.
•	 LCD	projector	with	high	resolution	and	high	brightness
	 High	resolution	 display	-	up	 to	UXGA	 compatible,	 XGA	(NP610/NP510/NP410/NP405/NP310/NP305/NP610S)/
WXGA	(NP510W/NP410W/NP510WS)	native	resolution.
•	 Six	picture	preset	modes	for	user	adjustable	picture	and	color	settings
	 Each	picture	preset	mode	can	be	customized	and	memorized	according	to	your	preference.
•	 PC	Control	Port
	 You	can	control	the	projector	with	a	PC	or	control	system	using	the	PC	Control	port.
•	 Optional	remote	mouse	receiver
	 You	 can	use	the	supplied	 wireless	remote	control	and	the	optional	 remote	mouse	receiver	 to	operate	 your	PC	
mouse	 from	across	 the	room. 	The	 optional	 remote	mouse	receiver	 (NP01MR)	 supports	almost	any	PC	using	 a	
USB	connection.
About this user’s manual
The	fastest	 way	to	get	 started	 is	to	 take	 your	 time	and	do	everything	 right	the	first	 time. 	Take	 a	few	 minutes	 now	to	
review	 the	user’s	 manual. 	This	 may	save	 you	time	 later	 on.	At	 the	 beginning	 of	each	 section	 of	the	 manual	 you’ll	find	
an	overview. 	If	the	section	doesn’t	apply,	you	can	skip	it. 
						

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Comparative	Table	of	Main	Features
The	main	features	vary	depending	on	the	model	as	follows.
Standard	ModelsWide	Panel	ModelShort-Throw	Model
Wide	Panel	&	Short-Throw	Model
NP610 NP510NP410NP405NP310NP305NP510W NP410W NP610S NP510WS
Native Aspect 
Ratio
(→ page 90, 92)
StandardWideStandardWide
Native	Resolution	(dots x lines*1)
(→ page 90, 92)XGA	(1024	x	768)WXGA	 
(1280 x 800)XGA	 
(1024 x 768)WXGA	 
(1280 x 800)
Screen	Size(→ page 90, 92) 21"–300"
60"–110"57"–104"
Throw	Distance(→ page 90, 92)30–444	inches/0.7–11.3	m31–470	inches/ 
0.8–11.9 m 35"–66"/ 
0.9 m–1.7 m 36"–66"/ 
0.9 m–1.7 m
Light	output*2*3 in	OFF	for	ECO	MODE
(→ page 90, 92) 3500 
lumens 3000 
lumens 2600 lumens
2200 lumens 3000 
lumens 2600 
lumens 2600 lumens
2100 lumens
Wired	LAN(→ page 24, 48) RJ-45
—RJ-45 — RJ-45
Zoom
(→ page 32)
Using	the	manual	zoom	leverUsing	the	[DIGITAL	ZOOM]	function	from the menu
Focus
(→ page 33)
Using	the	manual	focus	ringUsing	the	manual	focus	lever
Lamp	Replace-
ment Time (aver-
age)
(→ page 78)
4000	(H)	in	OFF	for	ECO	MODE	/5000	(H)	in	ON	for	ECO	MODE
For	further	details	on	the	specifications,	see	page	90.
*1	 Effective	pixels	are	more	than	99.99%.
*2	 This	 is	the	 light	 output	 value	(lumens)	 when	the	[PRESET]	 mode	is	set	 to	[HIGH-BRIGHT]. 	If	 any	 other	 mode	 is	
selected	as	the	[PRESET]	mode,	the	light	output	value	may	drop	slightly.
*3	 Compliance	with	ISO21118-2005
TIP: The model name is located on the cabinet.
Model name
MENU
EXITENTER
STATUS LAMP
AUTO ADJ.
SOURCE
FOCUS 
						

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FOCUS
 Part Names of the Projector
Front/Top
NP610/NP510/NP410/NP405/NP310/NP305/NP510W/NP410W
Zoom Lever (→ page 32)
Controls(→ page 7)
Lens
Lens Cap
Built-in Security Slot (  )*
Focus Ring(→ page 33)
Remote sensor(→ page 10) Ventilation (inlet) / Filter Cover
(→ page 81)
*	 This	security	slot	supports	the	MicroSaver	® Security System.
Adjustable Tilt Foot (→ page 31)
Adjustable Tilt Foot Lever (→ page 31)
Security chain opening 
Attach an anti-theft device.
The security chain opening accepts se-
curity wires or chains up to 0.18 inch/ 
4.6 mm in diameter.
NP610S/NP510WS
FOCUS
Controls(→ page 7)
Lens
Lens Cap
Built-in Security Slot (  )*
Focus Lever(→ page 33)
Remote sensor(→ page 10) Ventilation (inlet) / Filter Cover
(→ page 81)
Adjustable Tilt Foot (→ page 31)
Adjustable Tilt Foot Lever (→ page 31)
Security chain opening 
Attach an anti-theft device.
The security chain opening accepts se-
curity wires or chains up to 0.18 inch/ 
4.6 mm in diameter.
*	 This	security	slot	supports	the	MicroSaver	® Security System. 
						

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AC InputConnect the supplied power cable’s two-pin plug here, and 
plug the other end into an active wall outlet. (→ page 25)
Main Power Switch
When you plug the supplied power cable into an active wall outlet 
and turn on the Main Power, the POWER indicator turns orange 
and the projector is in standby mode.
(→ page 26, 38)
Terminal Panel (→ page 8)
Monaural	Speaker	(7W)
Ventilation (outlet)Heated air is exhausted from here.
Ventilation (inlet) / Filter Cover
(→ page 81)
Lamp Cover (→ page 85)
Rear Foot (→ page 31)
Spacer	(black	rubber)To fine-adjust the height of the rear foot, 
remove the spacer and rotate the rear 
foot to the desired height.
Rear 
						

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Top Features
STATUS
LAMP
AUTO  ADJ.
SOURCE
12 56 4
7
8
10
9
3
1. 	(POWER)	Button	(→ page 27, 38)
2. POWER Indicator (→ page 26, 38, 87)
3.  STATUS Indicator (→ page 87)
4.	 LAMP	Indicator	(→ page 84, 87)
5.	 SOURCE	Button	(→ page 29)
6.	 AUTO	ADJ. 	Button	(→ page 37)
7.	 MENU	Button	(→ page 56)
8. 	/	 Volume	 Buttons	 /	Keystone	 Buttons	
 (→ page 34, 37)
9. ENTER Button (→ page 56)
10.	EXIT	Button	(→ page 56) 
						

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Terminal Panel Features
NP610/NP510/NP410/NP310/NP510W/NP410W/NP610S/NP510WS
6
87 33
21
54 91
0
NP405/NP305
6
87 33
21
54 9
1.	 COMPUTER	1	IN/	Component	Input	Connector	
(Mini	D-Sub	15	Pin) (→ page 17, 20, 22)
2.	 COMPUTER	2	(DVI-I)	IN	Connector	(29	Pin)	
(HDCP	compatible)	(→ page 19, 20)
	 (NP610/NP510/NP410/NP310/NP510W/NP410W/ NP610S/NP510WS)
	 COMPUTER	2	IN	/	Component	Input	Connector	
(Mini	D-Sub	15	Pin)	(→ page 17, 20, 22)
	 (NP405/NP305)
3.	 AUDIO	IN	Mini	Jack	(Stereo	Mini)	 
(→ page 17, 19, 22)
4.	 AUDIO	OUT	Mini	Jack	(Stereo	Mini) (→ page 21)
5.	 MONITOR	 OUT	(COMP	 1)	Connector	 (Mini	D-Sub	
15	Pin)	(→ page 21)
6.	 S-VIDEO	IN	Connector	(Mini	DIN	4	Pin)
 (→ page 23)
7.	 VIDEO	IN	Connector	(RCA) (→ page 23)
8.	 AUDIO	Input	Jacks	L/R	(RCA) (→ page 23)
9.	 PC	CONTROL	[PC	CONTROL]	Port	(D-Sub	9	Pin)  
(→ page 98)
	 Use	 this	port	 to	connect	 a	PC	 or	control	 system.	
This enables you to control the projector using serial 
communication	 protocol.	If	 you	 are	writing	 your	own	
program,	typical	PC	control	codes	are	on	page	98.
10.	LAN	Port	(RJ-45) (→ page 24)
	 (not	available	on	NP405/NP305) 
						

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VOLUMEL-CLICK
ENTEREXIT
MENU
UP
MAGNIFY
PAGE
OFF
POWER ON
AV -MUTE
DOWN
MOUSE R-CLICK
COMPUTER
ASPECT HELP
FREEZE
PICTURE
S-VIDEO VIDEO
COMPUTERAU
TO  ADJ.
ECO MODE2
1
1
3
4
7 6
9
2
8
10
11
13
14
12
21
22
20
16
15
18
5
17
19
 Part Names of the Remote Control
1.  Infrared Transmitter
 (→ page 10)
2.  POWER ON Button
 (→ page 27)
3.  POWER OFF Button
 (→ page 38)
4.	 MAGNIFY	(+)(−)	Button
 (→ page 40)
5.	 AV-MUTE	Button
 (→ page 40)
6.	 PAGE	UP/DOWN	Button*
 (→ page 46, 47)
7.	 MENU	Button
 (→ page 56)
8.  SELECT  Button (→ page 56)
9.  ENTER Button (→ page 56)
10.	EXIT	Button	(→ page 56)
11.	MOUSE	L-CLICK	Button*
 (→ page 46, 47)
12.	MOUSE	R-CLICK	Button*
 (→ page 46, 47)
13.	VIDEO	Button
 (→ page 29)
14.	S-VIDEO	Button
 (→ page 29)
15.	COMPUTER	1/2	Button
 (→ page 29)
16.	AUTO	ADJ. 	Button
 (→ page 37)
17.	VOLUME	(+)(−)	Button
 (→ page 37)
18. ECO MODE Button (→ page 41)
19.  ASPECT Button
 (→ page 66)
20.	PICTURE	Button
 (→ page 61, 62)
21.  HELP Button
 (→ page 78)
22.  FREEZE Button
 (→ page 40)
*	 The	 PAGE	UP/DOWN,	 MOUSE	L-CLICK	 and	MOUSE	 R-CLICK	 buttons	work	only	when	 the	optional	 remote	mouse	
receiver	is	connected	with	your	computer. 
						

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Remote Control Precautions
•	 Handle	the	remote	control	carefully.
•	 If	the	remote	control	gets	wet,	wipe	it	dry	immediately.
•	 Avoid	excessive	heat	and	humidity.
•	 Do	not	heat,	take	apart,	or	throw	batteries	into	fire.
•	 If	you	will	not	be	using	the	remote	control	for	a	long	time,	remove	the	batteries.
•	 Ensure	that	you	have	the	batteries’	polarity	(+/−)	aligned	correctly.
•	 Do	not	use	new	and	old	batteries	together,	or	use	different	types	of	batteries	together.
•		 Dispose	of	used	batteries	according	to	your	local	regulations.
Operating Range for Wireless Remote Control
1Press firmly and slide the battery 
cover off.2Install	new 	batteries 	(AAA). 	Ensure	
that you have the batteries’ polarity 
(+/−)	aligned	correctly.
•	 The	 infrared	 signal	operates	 by	line-of-sight	 up	to	a	distance	 of	about	 22	feet/7	 m	and	 within	 a	60-degree	 angle	of	
the remote sensor on the projector cabinet.
•	 The	 projector	 will	not	 respond	 if	there	 are	objects	 between	 the	remote	 control	and	the	sensor,	 or	if	strong	 light	falls	
on	the	sensor. 	Weak	batteries	will	also	prevent	the	remote	control	from	properly	operating	the	projector.
Battery Installation
30° 30°
30° 30°
7 m/22 feet
7 m/22 feet
Remote control
Remote sensor on projector cabinet
3Slip	the	cover	 back	over	the	bat-
teries	 until	it	snaps	 into	place. 	Do	
not mix different types of batteries 
or	new	and	old	batteries.
Remote control 
						

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2. Installation and Connections
This	section	describes	how	to	set	up	your	projector	and	how	to	connect	video	and	audio	sources.
Your	projector	is	simple	to	set	up	and	use.	But	before	you	get	started,	you	must	first:
z Set up a screen and the projector.
x	 Connect	 your	computer	 or	video	 equip-
ment to the projector.
 (→ page 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
c
	 Connect 	the	 supplied 	power 	cable. 
(→ page 25)
NOTE: Ensure that the power cable and any other 
cables are disconnected before moving the projec -
tor. When moving the projector or when it is not 
in use, cover the lens with the lens cap.
1 Setting Up the Screen and the Projector
Selecting a Location
NOTE: Throw distances vary depending on the model.
[NP610/NP510/NP410/NP405/NP310/NP305]
The	 further	 your	projector	 is	from	 the	screen	 or	wall,	 the	larger	 the	image. 	The	 minimum	 size	the	image	 can	be	is	
approximately	 21"	(0.53	 m)	measured	 diagonally	 when	the	projector	 is	roughly	 30	inches	 (0.8	m)	from	 the	wall	 or	
screen. 	The	 largest	 the	image	 can	be	is	300"	 (7.6	m)	when	 the	projector	 is	about	 407	inches	 (10.3	m)	from	 the	wall	
or screen.
300
240
Distance 
(Unit: m/inch)
Lens center Screen Size
Screen Size (Unit: cm/inch)
200
180
150
120
100
80
10.3/4078.3/325
6.2/244
5.1/203
4.1/162
3.4/1352.7/1072.0/811.3/53
40
6.9/271
60
3021
1.0/
400.8/30
609.6(W)�457.2(H) / 240(W)�180(H)
487.7(W)�365.8(H) / 192(W)�144(H)
406.4(W)�304.8(H) / 160(W)�120(H)
304.8(W)�228.6(H) / 120(W)�90(H)
365.8(W)�274.3(H) / 144(W)�108(H)
243.8(W)�182.9(H) / 96(W)�72(H)
203.2(W)�152.4(H) / 80(W)�60(H)
162.6(W)�121.9(H) / 64(W)�48(H)
121.9(W)�91.4(H) / 48(W)�36(H)
81.3(W)�61.0(H) / 32(W)�24(H)
61.0(W)�45.7(H) / 24(W)�18(H)
42.7(W)�32(H) / 17(W)�13(H)
TIP:
•	 The	distances	are	indicated	by	intermediate	values	between	tele	and	wide.	Use	as	a	rule	of	thumb.
•	 The	Zoom	lever	adjusts	the	image	size	by	up	to	+/−10%.
•	 For	more	details	on	throw	distance,	see	page	15.
To	the	wall	outlet.