NEC Np60 Projector User Manual

Portable Projector
NP60/NP50/NP40
User’s Manual
The projector's model name indicated on the projector's label is NP60, NP50, 
NP40, NP60G, NP50G, and NP40G respectively.
All six models are referred to as NP60, NP50 and NP40 throughout the user's 
manual except some of the specifi cations pages. 

© NEC Viewtechnology, Ltd. 2006
First edition September 2006
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Important Information
Safety Cautions
Precautions
Please read this manual carefully before using your NEC NP60/NP50/NP40 projector and keep the manual handy 
for future reference. Your serial number is located on the bottom of your projector. Record it here:CAUTION To turn off main power, be sure to remove the plug from power outlet.
The power outlet socket should be installed as near to the equipment as possible, and should be eas-
ily accessible.
CAUTION TO PREVENT SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET....

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Important Information
RF Interference (for USA only)
WAR N I N G
The Federal Communications Commission does not allow any modifi cations or changes to the unit EXCEPT 
those specifi ed by NEC Corporation of America in this manual. Failure to comply with this government regula-
tion could void your right to operate this equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with 
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pro-...

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Important Information
Fire and Shock Precautions
•  Ensure that there is suffi cient ventilation and that vents are unobstructed to prevent the build-up of heat inside your projector. Allow at least 4 inches (10cm) of space between your projector and a wall.
•  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.
•  Prevent foreign objects such as paper...

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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 fi re.
•  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...

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Table of Contents
Important Information  .......................................................................\
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1. I nt r od uc t io n  .......................................................................\
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➊  What's in the Box? ........................................................................\
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➋  Introduction to the Projector...

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Table of Contents
4. Convenient Features  .......................................................................\
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➊  Turning Off the Image ........................................................................\
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➋  Freezing a Picture ........................................................................\
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➌  Changing Lamp Mode  ........................................................................\...

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LAM P
S TA TU S
P O WE R
FOCUS
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➊
 Whats in the Box?
Make sure your box contains everything listed. If any pieces are missing, contact your dealer.
Please save the original box and packing materials if you ever need to ship your projector.
Projector
Lens cap
(24FT9981)
Power cable
(US: 7N080216)
(EU: 7N080017) VGA signal cable
(7N520054)
CD-ROM
User’s manual
For North America only
Registration card
Limited warranty
For Europe only
Guarantee policy
Quick Setup...

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1. Introduction
➋ 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 DLP™ projector is one of the very best projectors available today. The projector enables you to project pre-
cise images up to 300 inches (measured diagonally) from your PC or Macintosh computer (desktop or notebook), 
VCR, DVD player, document camera, or a laser disc player.
You can use the projector on a...