NEC Np52 Projector User Manual

							

. Installat  on and Connect  ons
VIDEO INCOMPUTER INPC CONTROLAC INAUDIO INS-VIDEO IN
COMPUTER IN
PHONE
PHONE
AUDIO IN
➋ Making Connections
Connect ng Your PC or Mac  ntosh Computer
NOTE: When using with a notebook PC, be sure to connect the projector and notebook PC while the projector is in standby mode and 
before turning on the power to the notebook PC.
In most cases the output signal from the notebook PC is not turned on unless connected to the projector before being powered up.
*
  If the screen goes blank while using your remote control, it may be the result of the computer's screen-saver or power man
-
agement software.
Enabl  ng the computer’s external d  splay
Displaying	 an 	 image 	 on 	 the 	 notebook 	 PC’s 	 screen 	 does 	 not 	 necessarily 	 mean 	 it 	 outputs 	 a 	 signal 	 to 	 the 	 projector.
When 	 using 	 a 	 PC 	 compatible 	 laptop, 	 a 	 combination 	 of 	 function 	 keys 	 will 	 enable/disable 	 the 	 external 	 display.
Usually,
	 the 	 combination 	 of 	 the 	 ‘Fn” 	 key 	 along 	 with 	 one 	 of 	 the 	 12 	 function 	 keys 	 gets 	 the 	 external 	 display 	 to 	 come 	
on 	 or 	 off. 	 For 	 example, 	 NEC 	 laptops 	 use 	 Fn 	 + 	 F3, 	 while 	 Dell 	 laptops 	 use 	 Fn 	 + 	 F8 	 key 	 combinations 	 to 	 toggle 	
through
	 external 	 display 	 selections.
VGA signal cable (supplied)To mini D-Sub 15-pin connector on the projector. It is recommended that you use a commercially avail-able distribution amplifier if con-necting a signal cable longer than the cable supplied.
IBM VGA or Compatibles (Notebook type) or Macintosh (Notebook type)
NOTE:  An  image  may  not  be  displayed  correctly  when  a  Video  or  S-Video  source  is  played  back  via  a  commercially  available 
scan converter. 
This is because the projector will process a video signal as a computer signal at the default setting. In that case, do the follow-
ing.
•  When an image is displayed with the lower and upper black portion of the screen or a dark image is not displayed correctly:
 
Project an image to fill the screen and then press the AUTO ADJ. button on the remote control or the projector cabinet.
•
  The COMPUTER IN connector supports Plug & Play (DDC2B).
NOTE: For older Macintosh, use a commercially available pin 
adapter (not supplied) to connect to your Mac's video port.
Stereo mini-plug audio cable (not supplied) 
						

							
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 . Installat  on and Connect  ons
AUDIO INL R
AUDIO OUT
LR
Component
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VIDEO INCOMPUTER INPC CONTROLAC INAUDIO INS-VIDEO IN
COMPUTER INAUDIO IN
NOTE: Refer to your DVD player's owner's manual for more information about your DVD player's video output requirements.
Connect ng Your DVD Player w  th Component Output
DVD player
Audio Equipment
Optional 15-pin - to - RCA (female) ×3 cable (ADP-CV1E)
Component video RCA×3 cable (not supplied)
Audio cable (not supplied)
Stereo mini plug - to - RCA audio cable(not supplied) 
						

							

. Installat  on and Connect  ons
AUDIO INL RAUDIO OUTLRVIDEO OUTS-VIDEOVIDEO
VIDEO INCOMPUTER INPC CONTROLAC INAUDIO INS-VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
Connect ng Your VCR
S-Video cable (not supplied)
Video cable (not supplied)
VCR
Audio equipment
Audio cable (not supplied)
NOTE: Refer to your VCR owner's manual for more information about your equipment's video output requirements.
NOTE: An image may not be displayed correctly when a Video or S-Video source is played back in fast-forward or fast-rewind via 
a scan converter.
Stereo mini plug - to - RCA audio cable(not supplied) 
						

							

. Installat  on and Connect  ons
LAMPSTA TUSPOWER
SOURCEAUTOADJ.SELECTON/STAND BYFOCUSVIDEO INCOMPUTER IN
PC CONTROLAUDIO INS-VIDEO INON/STAND BY
FOCUS
LAMP
STATUS
POWER
Connect  ng the Suppl  ed Power Cable
Connect	 the 	 supplied 	 power 	 cable 	 to 	 the 	 projector.
First 	 connect 	 the 	 supplied 	 power 	 cable's 	 three-pin 	 plug 	 to 	 the 	 AC 	 IN 	 of 	 the 	 projector, 	 and 	 then 	 connect 	 the 	 other 	
plug 	 of 	 the 	 supplied 	 power 	 cable 	 in 	 the 	 wall 	 outlet.
To wall outlet
The	 projector 	 will 	 go 	 into 	 its 	 stand-
by
	
mode
	
and
	
the
	
POWER
	
indica
-
tor
	
will
	
glow
	
orange.
 CAUTION:
Do 	 not 	 try 	 to 	 touch 	 the 	 ventilation 	 outlet 	 on 	 the 	 right 	 front 	 (when 	 seen 	 from 	 the 	 front) 	 as 	 it 	 can 	 become 	 heated 	
while
	 the 	 projector 	 is 	 turned 	 on 	 and 	 immediately 	 after 	 the 	 projector 	 is 	 turned 	 off.
Make sure that the prongs are fully inserted into both the power plug and the wall outlet. 
						

							

AUTOADJ.
ON/STAND BY
FOCUS
LAMPSTATUSPOWERSELECT
3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)
This	 section 	 describes 	 how 	 to 	 turn 	 on 	 the 	 projector 	 and 	 to 	 project 	 a 	 picture 	 onto 	 the 	 screen.
➊ Turning on the Projector
NOTE: Before turning on the projector, first connect the supplied power cable's three-pin plug to the AC IN of the projector, and 
then connect the other plug of the supplied power cable in the wall outlet. Make sure that the projector is in its standby mode 
and the power indicator is glowing orange.
1.
  r emove the lens cap.
STATUSLAMP
POWERSTATUSLAMP
POWERSTATUSLAMP
POWER
StandbyBlinkingPower On
Steady green/ orange lightBlinking green lightSteady green light
See	 page 	76	for 	 more 	 details.
MENU
UPPAGE
OFFPOWERON
DOWN
MAGNIFYAV-MUTE
CAUTION:
Do	 not 	 remove 	 the 	 lens 	 cap 	 by 	 pulling 	 on 	 the 	 string. 	
Doing 	 so 	 can 	 cause 	 mechanical 	 damage 	 to 	 the 	 part 	
around 	 the 	 lens.
2.  Pr e s s  t h e  P OW e r   (O n / s ta n d   BY )  b ut to n  o n  t h e 
projector  cabinet  or  the  POW er   O n   button  on  the 
remote control for 1 second.
 
The POWER indicator will turn to green and the projec
-
tor will become ready to use.
 TIP:
*   Tu r n i ng  o n  t h e  p r o j e c t o r  wi l l  i n s t a n t ly  ca u s e  t h e 
AUTO FOCUS function to operate. (→ page 22)
*
 
When  the  message  "CONTROL  PANEL  LOCK  IS  TURNED 
ON" is displayed, it means that the [CONTROL PANEL LOCK] 
is turned on. (→ page 62)
 
After  you  turn  on  your  projector,  ensure  that  the  com
-
puter  or  video  source  is  turned  on  and  that  your  lens 
cap is removed.
NOTE:  When  no  signal  is  available,  the  NEC  logo  (default),  blue, 
or black screen will be displayed. When the projector displays the 
NEC  logo,  a  blue  or  black  screen,  the  projector  will  automatically 
switch to the [ECO] mode.
The  projector  will  return  to  the  [NORMAL]  mode  once  a  signal 
connected. 
						

							
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3. Project  ng an Image (Bas  c Operat  on)
SOURCEAUTOADJ.
ON/STAND BY
FOCUS
LAMPSTATUSPOWERSELECT
SOURCEAUTOADJ.
ON/STAND BY
FOCUS
LAMPSTATUSPOWERSELECT
EXIT
MENU
UPPAGE
OFFPOWERON
DOWN
ENTER
MAGNIFYAV-MUTE
Note on Startup screen (Menu Language Select screen)
When	 you 	 first 	 turn 	 on 	 the 	 projector, 	 you 	 will 	 get 	 the 	 Startup 	 menu. 	 The 	 menu 	 gives 	 you 	 the 	 opportunity 	 to 	 select 	
the 	 menu 	 in 	 one 	 of 	 the 	 21 	 languages.
To select a menu language, follow these steps:
1.
  Use the  sele C t  
▲, ▼, ◀ 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 	 op
-
eration.
If	 you 	 want, 	 you 	 can 	 select 	 the 	 menu 	 language 	 later. 	 (
→	 [LAN-
GUAGE]
	
on
	
page
	
61)
NOTE:  Immediately  after  turning  on  the  projector,  screen  flicker  may  occur.  This  is  normal.  Wait  3  to  5  minutes  until  the  lamp 
lighting is stabilized.
NOTE: If you turn on the projector immediately after the lamp is turned off or when the temperature is high, the fans run without 
displaying an image for some time and then the projector will display the image.
 CAUTION:
The 	 projector 	 cannot 	 be 	 turned 	 off 	 while 	 the 	 POWER 	 indicator 	 is 	 blinking 	 green.
•	 Do 	 not 	 turn 	 off 	 the 	 AC 	 power 	 during 	 this 	 period.
	 Doing
	 so 	 could 	 cause 	 premature 	 lamp 	 failure.
When	 the 	 [LAMP 	 MODE] 	 is 	 set 	 to 	 [ECO], 	 the 	 LAMP 	 indicator 	 will 	 light 	 green.
If 	 one 	 of 	 the 	 following 	 things 	 happens, 	 the 	 projector 	 will 	 not 	 turn 	 on.
•	 If
	 the 	 internal 	 temperature 	 of 	 the 	 projector 	 is 	 too 	 high, 	 the 	 projector 	 detects 	 abnormal 	 high 	 temperature. 	 In 	 this 	
condition 	 the 	 projector 	 will 	 not 	 turn 	 on 	 to 	 protect 	 the 	 internal 	 system. 	 If 	 this 	 happens, 	 wait 	 for 	 the 	 projector's 	 in
-
ternal
	
components
	
to
	
cool
	
down.
•	 When
	
the
	
lamp
	
reaches
	
its
	
end
	
of
	
usable
	
life,
	
the
	
projector
	
will
	
not
	
turn
	
on.
	
If
	
this
	
happens,
	
replace
	
the
	
lamp.
•	 If
	
the
	
lamp
	
fails
	
to
	
light,
	
and
	
if
	
the
	
STATUS
	
indicator
	
flashes
	
on
	
and
	
off
	
in
	
a
	
cycle
	
of
	
six
	
times,
	
wait
	
a
	
full
	
minute 	
and
	
then
	
turn
	
on
	
the
	
power.
ENTEREXIT
MENU
UPPAGE
OFFPOWERON
DOWN
MAGNIFYAV-MUTE 
						

							
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3. Project  ng an Image (Bas  c Operat  on)
SELECTSOURCEAUTOADJ.
ON/STAND BY
FOCUS
LAMPSTATUSPOWER
➋ Selecting a Source
Select ng the computer or v  deo source
VOLUMEASPECTHELP
FOCUSL-MOUSE-R
FREEZEPICTURE
LAMP MODE
VIDEOAUTO ADJ.COMPUTER
S-VIDEOVIEWER
NOTE: Turn on the computer or video source equipment connected to the projector.
Adjust ng w  th buttons on the cab  net
1.  Press the  sele C t  ▶ ( s OU r C e ) button with no menus displayed.
 
The Source list will be displayed.
 
- When the menu is displayed, press the EXIT button to close the menu 
and start the operation.
2.
 
Press  the  sele C t  
▶  button  a  few  times  quickly  to  select  a  signal 
you want to display.
 
Each  time  the  SELECT 
▶  button  is  pressed,  each  source  name  will  be 
highlighted in sequence.
 
- The selected signal will be displayed.
TIP: Detecting the Signal Automatically
Press and hold the SELECT ▶ button for a minimum of 2 seconds, the projector 
will search for the next available input source.
Detecting  the  signal  automatically  is  not  available  for  the  Viewer  source  on  the 
NP62 and NP52.
Us  ng the Remote Control
Press 	 any 	 one 	 of 	 the 	 VIDEO, 	 S-VIDEO, 	 COMPUTER, 	 and 	 VIEWER 	
buttons.
NOTE: The VIEWER button is not available on the NP61 and NP41.
NP61/NP41
NP62/NP52 
						

							
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3. Project  ng an Image (Bas  c Operat  on)
Select

ng Default Source
You 	 can 	 set 	 a 	 source 	 as 	 the 	 default 	 source 	 so 	 that 	 the 	 default 	 source 	 will 	 be 	 displayed 	 each 	 time 	 the 	 projector 	 is 	
turned 	 on.
1.  Press the M en U button.
  The menu will be displayed.
2.
  Press  the  sele C t  
▶  button  twice  to  select  [ set UP] 
and  press  the 
sele C t  
▼  button  or  the  enter   button 
to select [
general
].
3.
 
Press the 
sele
C
t
 
▶ button three times to select [OP-
ti
O
ns
(2)].
4.
 
Press  the 
sele
C
t
 
▼   button  six  times  to  select  [ de-
fa
U
lt
 
s
OU
r
C
e
 
sele
C
t
] and press the 
enter
 button.
 
The  [DEFAULT  SOURCE  SEL ECT]  screen  will  be  dis
-
played.
 
(
→ page 67)
5.
  s
elect  a  source  as  the  default  source,  and  press  the 
enter
 button.
NOTE:  To  specify  [VIEWER]  as  the  default  source  on  the  NP62 
or  NP52,  select  [VIEWER]  from  the  [DEFAULT  SOURCE  SELECT] 
screen, and press the ENTER button because detecting the signal 
automatically is not available for the Viewer source on the NP62 
and NP52.
6.
  Press the  e X it  button a few times to close the menu.
7.
  r estart the projector.
  The source you selected in step 5 will be displayed.
TIP: When the projector is in Standby mode, applying an RGB signal 
from  a  computer  connected  to  the  COMPUTER  IN  input  will  power 
on the projector and simultaneously project the computer's image.
([AUTO POWER ON(COMP.)] → page 67) 
NP61/NP41
NP62/NP52 
						

							
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3. Project  ng an Image (Bas  c Operat  on)
Manual Operat

on
Place 	 your 	 projector 	 on 	 a 	 flat 	 level 	 surface 	 and 	 ensure 	 that 	 the 	
projector 	 is 	 square 	 to 	 the 	 screen.
[Adjust
	 the 	 Tilt 	 Foot]
Lift
	 the 	 front 	 edge 	 of 	 the 	 projector 	 to 	 center 	 the 	 image 	 verti
-
cally.
	
(
→ 	 page 	21)
[Zoom]
Use
	 the 	 ZOOM 	 lever 	 to 	 adjust 	 the 	 image 	 size 	 on 	 the 	 screen.
➌ Adjusting the Picture Size and Position
Automat c Operat  on
[AUTO FOCUS]
Just
	 placing 	 the 	 projector 	 on 	 a 	 flat 	 level 	 surface 	 makes 	 a 	 fo
-
cused
	
image.
	
(
→ 	 page 	22)
TIP: If the projected image is distorted horizontally, move the projec-
tor left or right to center the image horizontally on the screen. [AUTO KEYSTONE Correct  on]
Adjusting 	 the 	 height 	 of 	 a 	 projected 	 image 	 or 	 changing 	 the 	
projection 	 angle 	 will 	 result 	 in 	 the 	 AUTO 	 KEYSTONE 	 function 	
quickly 	 correcting 	 the 	 vertical 	 distortion. 	 (
→
	 page 	23) 
						

							

3. Project ng an Image (Bas  c Operat  on)
LAMPSTATUSPOWERON/STAND BYSOURCEAUTOADJ.SELECTFOCUS
2
1
LAMPST ATUSPOWERSOURCEAUTOADJ.SELECTON/STAND BYFOCUSVIDEO INCOMPUTER IN
PC CONTROLAUDIO INS-VIDEO IN
Adjust the T  lt Foot
1.  l ift the front edge of the projector.
CAUTION:
Do
	
not 	 try 	 to 	 touch 	 the 	 ventilation 	 outlet 	 during 	 Tilt 	 Foot 	 adjust
-
ment
	
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 the 
a
djustable 
t
ilt 
f
oot Button on the front 
of  the  projector  to  extend  the  adjustable  tilt  foot  (maximum 
height).
3.
  r elease the  a djustable  t ilt  f oot Button to lock the adjustable 
tilt foot.
Adjusting  the  height  of  a  projected  image  or  changing  the  pro-
jection  angle  will  result  in  the  AUTO  KEYSTONE  function  quickly 
correcting the vertical distortion. (→ page 23)
The tilt foot can be extended up to 0.98 inch/25 mm.
There is approximately 10 degrees (up) of adjustment for the front 
of the projector.
Adjustable Tilt Foot
Adjustable Tilt Foot Button
Ventilation (outlet)
CAUTION:
Do
	
not 	 use 	 the 	 tilt-foot 	 for 	 purposes 	 other 	 than 	 originally 	 intended. 	
Misuses 	 such 	 as 	 using 	 the 	 tilt 	 foot 	 to 	 carry 	 or 	 hang 	 (from 	 the 	 wall 	 or 	
ceiling) 	 the 	 projector 	 can 	 cause 	 damage 	 to 	 the 	 projector.
4.
  r
otate  the  rear  foot  to  the  desired  height  in  order  to  square 
the image on the projection surface.
 
The  rear  foot  height  can  be  adjusted  up  to  0.16  inch/4  mm  (1  de
-
gree of angle).
 
Do not extend the rear foot over 0.16" (4 mm). Doing so will cause 
the rear foot to come free off the bottom.Rear foot
UpDown
LAM PSTATUSPOWERON/STAND BYSOURCEAUTOADJ.SELECTFOCUS
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