NEC Np510w Projector User Manual


3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)
SELECTMENUEXITENTER
STATUSLAMPAUTOADJ.SOURCE
FOCUS
STATUSLAMP
AUTO ADJ.SOURCE
STATUSLAMP
AUTO ADJ.SOURCE
POWER
SOURCEPIC-MUTE
ASPECTMENU
UPMAGNIFYPAGE
OFFPOWERON
PIC-MUTE
DOWN
STATUSLAMP
AUTO ADJ.SOURCE
StandbyBlinkingPower On
Steady orange lightBlinking green lightSteady green light
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This section describes how to turn on the projector and to project a picture onto the screen.
1 Turning on the Projector
NOTE:
•  The  projector  has  two...


3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)
Note on Startup screen (Menu Language Select screen)
When you first turn on the projector, you will get the Startup menu. This menu gives you the opportunity to select one 
of the 21 menu languages.
To select a menu language, follow these steps:
1. Use the SELECT 
, ,  or  button to select one of 
the 21 languages from the menu.
2.  Press the ENTER button to execute the selection.
After  this  has  been  done,  you  can  proceed  to  the  menu...

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VOLUME
L-CLICKMOUSER-CLICK
AUTO ADJ.
ASPECTHELPFREEZEPICTURE
S-VIDEOVIDEOCOMPUTER
2LAMP MODE1
SELECT
MENU
EXITENTER
STATUSLAMP
AUTO ADJ.SOURCE
 Selecting a Source
Selecting the computer or video source
NOTE: Turn on the computer or video source equipment connected to the projector.
Selectng from Source Lst
Press and quickly release the SOURCE button on the projector cabinet to 
display the Source list. Each time the SOURCE button is pressed, the...

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 Adjusting the Picture Size and Position
Use the adjustable tilt foot, the zoom lever or the focus ring to adjust the picture size and position.
In this chapter drawings and cables are omitted for clarity.
Adjusting the throw angle (the height of an image)
[Tilt foot] (→ page 26)
SELECTMENUEXITENTERSTATUSLAMPAUTOADJ.SOURCE
FOCUS
Adjusting the left and right tilt of an image
[Rear foot] (→ page 26)
SELECTMENUEXITENTERSTATUSLAMPAUTOADJ.SOURCE
FOCUS
Finely...

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STATUS LAMP AUTOADJ. SO URCE SELECT MENU EXIT ENTER 
FOCUS 
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STATUS LAMP AUTOADJ. SOURCE SELE CT MENU EXIT ENTER 
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Adjustable Tilt FootAdjustable Tilt Foot Lever
Adjust the Tilt Foot
1.  Lift the front edge of the projector.
CAUTION:
Do not try to touch the ventilation outlet during Tilt Foot adjustment as 
it can become heated while the projector is turned on and during its 
cool down period after it is turned off.
2.   Push up and hold...

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STATUS LAMP AUTOADJ. SOURCE 
SELECT MENU EXIT ENTER 
FOCUS FOCUS
STATUS LAMP AUTOADJ. SOURCE 
SELECT MENU EXIT ENTER 
FOCUS 
FOCUS
Zoom
Use the ZOOM lever to adjust the image size on the screen.
Focus
Use the FOCUS ring to obtain the best focus.
Focus Ring
Zoom Lever 

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 Correcting Keystone Distortion
Correcting Keystone Distortion
If the screen is tilted vertically, keystone distortion becomes large. Proceed with the following
steps to correct keystone distortion
 
NOTE: 
• The Keystone correction can cause an image to be slightly blurred because the correction is made electronically.
•  The Keystone correction range can be made narrower, depending on a signal or its aspect ratio selection.
Adjusting with buttons on the...

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3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)
Adjusting with the Remote Control
1. Press the MENU button.
The menu will be displayed.
2.  Press the SELECT 
 button to select [SETUP] and press the ENTER button.
 
The [GENERAL] screen will be displayed.
3.  Press the SELECT 
 button to select [KEYSTONE].
 
4.  Press the SELECT  or  button.
Adjust so that the image is rectangular.
5.  Press the MENU button.
The menu will be closed.
NOTE: The Keystone correction can cause an image to be slightly...

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Adjusting with the Auto Keystone Function
The Auto Keystone correction feature will correct the vertical distortion of a projected image on the screen. No special 
operation required. Just put the projector on a flat surface.
TIP: Even when the menu setting for [AUTO KEYSTONE] is turned on, [KEYST\
ONE] can be adjusted manually.
To turn on [AUTO KEYSTONE], proceed the following steps.
1. Press the MENU button
The menu will be displayed.
2.  Press the...


3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)
 Optimizing Computer Signal Automatically
Adjusting the Image Using Auto Adjust
Optimizing a computer image automatically.
Press the AUTO ADJ. button to optimize a computer image automatically.
This adjustment may be necessary when you connect your computer for the first time.
[Poor picture]
[Normal picture]
VOLUME
L-CLICKMOUSER-CLICK
ASPECTHELPFREEZEPICTURE
AUTO ADJ.S-VIDEOVIDEOCOMPUTER
LAMP MODE1
2
Increase volume
Decrease volume
VOLUME...