NEC Np510w Projector User Manual

							
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[RESET]
The settings and adjustments for [PICTURE] will be returned to the factory settings with the exception of the following; 
Preset numbers and [REFERENCE] within the [PRESET] screen.
The settings and adjustments under [DETAIL SETTINGS] within the [PRESET] screen that are not currently selected 
will not be reset.
[IMAGE OPTIONS]
Adjustng Clock and Phase [CLOCK/PHASE]
This allows you to manually adjust CLOCK and PHASE.
CLOCK ...................Use this item to fine tune the computer image or to remove any vertical banding that might appear. This 
function adjusts the clock frequencies that eliminate the horizontal ban\
ding in the image.
This adjustment may be necessary when you connect your computer for the first time.
PHASE  ...................Use  this  item  to  adjust  the  clock  phase  or  to  reduce  video  noise,  dot  interference  or  cross  talk.  (This  is 
evident when part of your image appears to be shimmering.)
Use [PHASE] only after the [CLOCK] is complete. 
						

							
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Adjustng Horzontal/Vertcal Poston [HORIZONTAL/VERTICAL]
Adjusts the image location horizontally and vertically.
- An image can be distorted during the adjustment of [CLOCK] and [PHASE]. This is not malfunction.
-  The  adjustments  for  [CLOCK],  [PHASE],  [HORIZONTAL],  and  [VERTICAL]  will  be  stored  in  memory  for  the 
current signal. The next time you project the signal with the same resolution, horizontal and vertical frequency, 
its adjustments will be called up and applied.
  To delete adjustments stored in memory, from the menu, you select [RESET] 
→ [CURRENT SIGNAL] or [ALL 
DATA] and reset the adjustments.
Selectng Overscan Percentage [ OVERSCAN]
Select overscan percentage (0%, 5% and 10%) for signal.
Projected image
Overscaned by 10%
NOTE: 
•  The [0[%]] cannot be selected when VIDEO and S-VIDEO signals are used.
•  [OVERSCAN] is not available when [NATIVE] is selected for [ASPECT RATIO]. 
						

							
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Selectng Aspect Rato [ASPECT RATIO]
The term “aspect ratio” refers to the ratio of width to height of a projected image.
The projector automatically determines the incoming signal and displays it in its appropriate aspect ratio.
• This table shows typical resolutions and aspect ratios that most computers support.
ResolutionAspect Ratio
VGA  640 x 480  4:3
SVGA 800 x 600  4:3
XGA 1024 x 768  4:3
WXGA 1280 x 768  15:9
WXGA  1280 x 800  16:10
WXGA+  1440 x 900  16:10
SXGA  1280 x 1024  5:4
SXGA+ 1400 x 1050  4:3
UXGA 1600 x 1200  4:3
OptionsFunction
AUTOThe projector will automatically determine the incoming signal and display it in its aspect 
ratio. (→ next page)
The projector may erroneously determine the aspect ratio depending on its signal. If this 
occurs, select the appropriate aspect ratio from the following.
4:3The image is displayed in 4:3 aspect ratio.
16:9The image is displayed in 16:9 aspect ratio.
15:9The image is displayed in 15:9 aspect ratio.
16:10The image is displayed in 16:10 aspect ratio.
WIDE ZOOM
(NP600/NP500/NP400)
The image is stretched left and right. 
Parts of the displayed image are cropped at the left and right edges and therefore not 
visible.
LETTERBOX
(NP500W)
The image of a letterbox signal is stretched equally in the horizontal and vertical direc-
tions to fit the screen. Parts of the displayed image are cropped at the top and bottom 
edges and therefore not visible.
NATIVEThe projector displays the current image in its true resolution when the incoming computer 
signal has a lower resolution than the projector’s native resolution.
[Example  ]
  When  the  incoming 
signal  with  the  resolution  of  800 
x  600  is  displayed  on  the  NP600/
NP500/NP400:
[Example  ]  When  the  incoming 
signal  with  the  resolution  of  800  x 
600 is displayed on the NP500W:
NOTE:
•  When a non-computer signal is displayed, the [NATIVE] is not available.
•  When a signal with a higher resolution than the projector’s native resolution is displayed, [NA
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TIVE] is not available. 
						

							
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Sample mage when the approprate aspect rato s automatcally determned
NP600/NP500/NP400
[Computer signal]
Aspect ratio of incoming signal4:35:416:915:916:10
Sample  image  when  the  appro-priate  aspect  ratio  is  automati-cally determined
[Video signal]
Aspect ratio of incoming signal4:3LetterboxSqueeze
S a m p l e   i m a g e   w h e n   t h e   a s-pect  ratio  is  automatically  de-terminedNOTE: To display a squeezed signal prop-erly, select [16:9] or [WIDE ZOOM].
NP500W
[Computer signal]
Aspect ratio of incoming signal4:35:416:915:916:10
Sample  image  when  the  appro-priate  aspect  ratio  is  automati-cally determined
[Video signal]
Aspect ratio of incoming signal4:3LetterboxSqueeze
S a m p l e   i m a g e   w h e n   t h e   a s-pect  ratio  is  automatically  de-terminedNOTE: To display a letterbox signal prop-erly, select [LETTERBOX].NOTE: To display a squeezed signal prop-erly, select [16:9].
TIP:
• Image position can be adjusted vertically using [POSITION] when the [16:9], [15:9], or [16:10] aspect ratios are selected. (
→ 
next page)
•  The  term  “letterbox”  refers  to  a  more  landscape-oriented  image  when  compared  to  a  4:3  image,  which  is  the  standard  aspect 
ratio for a vide source.
   The letterbox signal has aspect ratios with the vista size “1.85:1\
” or cinema scope size “2.35:1” for movie film.
• The term “squeeze” refers to the compressed image of which aspect \
ratio is converted from 16:9 to 4:3. 
						

							
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Adjustng the Vertcal Poston of Image [POSITION] (not avalable on NP500W)
(only when [16:9], [15:9], or [16:10] is selected for [ASPECT RATIO])
When [16:9], [15:9], or [16:10] is selected in [ASPECT RATIO], the image is displayed with black borders on the top 
and bottom.
You can adjust the vertical position from the top to the bottom of the black area.
 
Selectng Vdeo Flter Level [VIDEO FILTER] (not avalable for Dgtal RGB, Vdeo and S-Vdeo)
Select one of the three levels for reducing video noise: [OFF], [LESS] or [MORE].
OFF ........................The low-pass filter is turned off.
LESS  ......................The low-pass filter is applied partially.
MORE  ....................The low-pass filter is applied fully.
NOTE:
•  Selecting  [OFF]  will  give  best  image  quality  by  way  of  higher  bandwidth.  Selecting  [LESS]  will  soften  the  image  and  selecting 
[MORE] will soften the image more.
  
						

							
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 Menu Descriptions & Functions [SETUP]
[GENERAL]
Enablng Auto Keystone [AUTO KEYSTONE]
This feature allows the projector to detect its tilt and correct vertical distortion automatically.
To turn on the AUTO KEYSTONE feature, select [ON]. To adjust the KEYSTONE feature manually, select [OFF].
Correctng Vertcal Keystone Dstorton Manually [KEYSTONE]
You can correct vertical distortion manually. (→ page 28)
TIP: When this option is highlighted, pressing the ENTER button will dis\
play its slide bar for adjustment.
Savng Vertcal Keystone Correcton [KEYSTONE SAVE]
This option enables you to save your current keystone settings.
OFF ........................Does  not  save  current  keystone  correction  settings.  It  will  return  your  keystone  correction  settings  to 
“zero”.
ON  .........................Saves current keystone correction settings
Saving your change once affects all sources. The changes are saved when the projector is turned off.
NOTE:  When  [AUTO  KEYSTONE]  is  set  to  [ON],  [KEYSTONE  SAVE]  is  not  available.  Next  time  you  turn  on  the  power,  the  AUTO 
KEYSTONE function will work and the data stored with [KEYSTONE SAVE] will be invalid. 
						

							
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Usng the Wall Color Correcton [WALL COLOR]
 
This function allows for quick adaptive color correction in applications where the screen material is not white.
NOTE: Selecting [WHITEBOARD] reduces lamp brightness.
Settng Lamp Mode to Normal or Eco [LAMP MODE]
This feature enables you to select two brightness modes of the lamp: NORMAL and ECO modes. The lamp life can be 
extended by using the ECO mode. Selecting ECO mode decreases fan noise when compared to NORMAL mode.
Lamp ModeDescriptionStatus of LAMP indicator
NORMALThis is the Default setting
(100% Brightness).Off
ECO
Select this mode to increase the lamp life 
(NP600/NP500W: approx.70% Brightness/
NP500/NP400: approx.80% Brightness)
Steady Green light
NOTE:
• The [LAMP LIFE REMAINING] and [LAMP HOURS USED] can be checked in [USAGE TIME]. Select [INFO.] 
→ [USAGE TIME]. 
(→	page 67)
•  The projector is always in [NORMAL] for one minute after the lamp is turned on and while the POWER indicator is blinking green. 
The lamp condition will not be affected even when [LAMP MODE] is changed\
.
•  If there is no signal for about one minute, the projector will display a blue, black or logo background (depending on setting) and 
go into [ECO].
  The projector will return to the [NORMAL] mode once a signal is accepted\
.
•  If the projector becomes overheated in [NORMAL] mode because of use in a high-temperature room, there may be a case where 
the [LAMP MODE] automatically changes to [ECO] mode to protect the projector. This mode is called “forced ECO mode”. When 
the projector is in [ECO] mode, the picture brightness decreases. The LAMP indicator’s steady light indicates the projector is in 
[ECO] mode. When the projector comes back to normal temperature, the [LA\
MP MODE] returns to [NORMAL] mode.
  Thermometer symbol [ 
 ] indicates the [LAMP MODE] is automatically set to [ECO] mode because the internal temperature is 
too high.
Settng Closed Capton [CLOSED CAPTION]
This option sets several closed caption modes that allow text to be superimposed on the projected image of Video 
or S-Video.
OFF  ........................This exits the closed caption mode.
CAPTION 1-4  .........Text is superimposed.
TEXT 1-4  ................Text is displayed.
NOTE:
The closed caption is not available under the following conditions:
•  when messages or menus are displayed.
•  when an image is magnified, frozen, or muted. 
						

							
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Selectng Menu Language [LANGUAGE]
You can choose one of 21 languages for on-screen instructions.
NOTE: Your setting will not be affected even when [RESET] is done from the menu\
.
[MENU]
Selectng Menu Color [COLOR SELECT]
You can choose between two options for menu color: COLOR and MONOCHROME.
Selectng Menu Dsplay Tme [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 fac-
tory preset.
Selectng 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].
NOTE: Your setting will not be affected even when [RESET] is done from the menu\
.
Selectng Interval Tme for Flter 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 70)
Five options are available: OFF, 100[H], 200[H], 500[H], 1000[H]
The default setting is 500[H].
NOTE: Your setting will not be affected even when [RESET] is done from the menu\
.
Turnng ON/OFF Control ID [ID DISPLAY]
ID DISPLAY ...........This option turns on or off the ID number which is displayed when the ID SET button on the remote control 
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[INSTALLATION]
Selectng Projector Orentaton [ORIENTATION]
This reorients your image for your type of projection. The options are: desktop front projection, ceiling rear projection, 
desktop rear projection, and ceiling front projection.
DESKTOP FRONTCEILING REAR
DESKTOP REARCEILING FRONT 
						

							
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Dsablng the Cabnet 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].
TIP: When the [CONTROL PANEL LOCK] is turned on, a key lock icon [  ] will be displayed at the bottom right of the menu.
Enablng Securty [SECURITY]
This feature turns on or off the SECURITY function.
Unless the correct keyword is entered, the projector cannot project an image. (→ page 36)
NOTE: Your setting will not be affected even when [RESET] is done from the menu\
.
Selectng Communcaton Speed [COMMUNICATION SPEED]
This feature sets the baud rate of the PC Control port (D-Sub 9P). It supports data rates from 4800 to 19200 bps. The 
default is 19200 bps. Select the appropriate baud rate for your equipment to be connected (depending on the equip-
ment, a lower baud rate may be recommended for long cable runs).
NOTE: Your selected communication speed will not be affected even when [RESET] is done from the menu.