NEC Np600 Projector User Manual

							

3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)
SELECTMENUEXITENTER
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Steady orange lightBlinking green lightSteady green light
(→ page 75)
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  power  switches:  a  main  power  switch  and  a 
  (POWER)  button  (POWER  ON  and  OFF  on  the  remote 
control).
•  When plugging in or unplugging the supplied power cable, make sure that the main power switch is pushed to the off (
) posi-
tion. Failure to do so may cause damage to the projector.
1. To turn on the main power to the projector, press the 
Main Power switch to the on position ( I ).
  The POWER indicator will light orange.
See the Power Indicator section.(→ page 75)
2.  Remove the lens cap
•  Do  not  remove  the  lens  cap  by  pulling  on  the  string. 
Doing  so  can  cause  mechanical  damage  to  the  part 
around the lens.
3.  Press the 
 (POWER) button on the projector cabinet 
or the POWER ON button on the remote control for 1 
second. 
  The POWER indicator will turn to green and the projector 
will become ready to use.
TIP: When  the  message  “CONTROL  PANEL  LOCK  IS  TURNED 
ON” is displayed, it means that the [CONTROL PANEL LOCK] is 
turned on. (→ page 61)
  After you turn on your projector, ensure that the computer 
or  video  source  is  turned  on  and  that  your  lens  cap  is 
removed.
NOTE: When no signal is available, the NEC logo, blue (default), 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  is 
connected. 
						

							

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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 
operation.
If you want, you can select the menu language later.
(→ [LANGUAGE] on page 47 and 59)
NOTE: Immediately after turning on the projector, screen flicker may occur. This is normal. Wait 3 to 5 minutes until the lamp light-
ing 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 th\
e image.
CAUTION:
The projector cannot be turned off for 60 seconds after the lamp is turned on and while the POWER indicator is blinking 
green. 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 internal 
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.
NOTE: Turning the Main Power Switch Off then Back On 
Allow a minimum of 1 second between turning off the main power switch an\
d turning it back on again.
The same will be applied when a power strip equipped with a switch and a\
 breaker is used.
Failing to do so could result in no power to the projector. (There will be no stand-by LED) 
Should this happen, unplug the power cable and plug it in again. Turn on the main power switch.
 
ENTER EXIT 
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VOLUME
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 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 input 
source will change as follows: “COMPUTER1”, “COMPUTER2(DIGITAL/
ANALOG)”, ”VIDEO”, “S-VIDEO”, To display the selected source,  allow 
1 second to elapse.
Detectng the Sgnal Automatcally
Press  and  hold  the  SOURCE  button  for  a  minimum  of  2  seconds,  the 
projector  will  search  for  the  next  available  input  source.  Each  time  you 
press  and  hold  the  SOURCE  button  for  a  minimum  of  2  seconds,  the 
input source will change as follows:
COMPUTER1 → COMPUTER2(DIGITAL) → COMPUTER2(ANALOG) 
→ VIDEO → S-VIDEO →  COMPUTER1 → ...
TIP: If no input signal is present, the input will be skipped.
Usng the Remote Control
Press any one of the COMPUTER 1/2, VIDEO, and S-VIDEO buttons.
TIP: The COMPUTER 2 button on the remote control toggles the Computer 2 source 
between [COMPUTER2(DIGITAL)] and [COMPUTER2(ANALOG)].
Selectng Default Source 
You  can  set  a  source  as  the  default  source  so  that  it  will  be  displayed 
each time the projector is turned on.
1. Press the MENU button.
  The menu will be displayed.
2.  Press the SELECT 
 button twice to select [SETUP] and press the 
SELECT  button or the ENTER button to select [GENERAL].
3.  
Press the SELECT  button three times to select [OPTIONS(2)].
4. Press the SELECT  button six times to select [DEFAULT SOURCE 
SELECT] and press the ENTER button.
  The [DEFAULT SOURCE SELECT] screen will be displayed.
  (
→ page 66)
5.  Select a source as the default source, and press the ENTER but
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ton.
6.  Press the EXIT button a few times to close the menu.
7.  Restart the projector.
  The source you selected in step 5 will be projected.
TIP: When the projector is in Standby mode, applying a computer signal from a 
computer  connected  to  the  COMPUTER  1  IN  input  will  power  on  the  projector 
and simultaneously project the computer’s image.
([AUTO POWER ON(COMP1)] → page 66) 
						

							
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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
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Adjusting the left and right tilt of an image
[Rear foot] (→ page 26)
SELECTMENUEXITENTERSTATUSLAMPAUTOADJ.SOURCE
FOCUS
Finely adjusting the size of an image
[Zoom lever] (→ page 27)
SELECTMENUEXITENTERSTATUSLAMPAUTOADJ.SOURCE
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Adjusting the focus
[Focus ring] (→ page 27)
SELECTMENUEXITENTERSTATUSLAMPAUTOADJ.SOURCE
FOCUS
Adjusting the keystone correction [KEYSTONE]* (→ page 28)
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* Keystone correction can be also performed automatically. (→ page 30) 
						

							
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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 the Adjustable Tilt Foot Lever on the front of 
the projector to extend the adjustable tilt foot.
3.   Lower the front of the projector to the desired height.
4.   Release the Adjustable Tilt Foot Lever to lock the Adjustable tilt 
foot.
  The tilt foot can be extended up to 1.8 inch/45 mm.
  There is approximately 10 degrees (up) of adjustment for the front of 
the projector.
  Rotate the rear foot to the desired height in order to square the image 
on the projection surface.
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.
Adjustng the left and rght tlt of an mage [Rear foot]
1. Remove the spacer (black rubber) from the rear foot.
  Keep the spacer for future use.
2.  Rotate the rear foot.
  The rear foot can be extended up to 0.4 inch/10 mm. Rotating the rear 
foot allows the projector to be placed horizontally.
NOTE:
• Do not extend the rear foot beyond its height limit (0.4 inch/10 mm). Doing so 
may cause the rear foot to come out of the projector. 
•  After using the projector, attach the spacer to the rear foot.
 
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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 cabinet
1. Press the SELECT  or  button with no menus displayed
  The keystone bar will be displayed.
               
SELECT
MENU
EXITENTER
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AUTO ADJ.SOURCE2. Use the SELECT  or  to correct the keystone distortion.
  The keystone bar will be closed after a period of time.
3.  Press the ENTER button.
  The keystone bar will be closed.
NOTE: When the menu is displayed, the above operation is not available. When the menu is displayed, press the MENU button to 
close the menu and start the Keystone correction.
From  the  menu,  select  [SETUP] →  [GENERAL] →  [KEYSTONE].  The  changes  can  be  saved  with  [KEYSTONE  SAVE].  (→page 
30,57) 
						

							
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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 blurred \
because the correction is made electronically.
TIP: The changes can be saved with [KEYSTONE SAVE]. (→page 30,57) 
						

							
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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 SELECT 
 button to select [SETUP] and press the ENTER button.
The [GENERAL] screen will be highlighted.
3.  Press the SELECT 
 button.
The [AUTO KEYSTONE] will be highlighted.
4.  Press the ENTER button to display the [AUTO KEYSTONE] screen.
5.  Press the SELECT 
 or  button to select [ON] and press the ENTER button.
6.  Press the MENU button.
The menu will be closed.
NOTE:
•  Vertical distortions between offset angles of +/- 30 degrees can be corrected.
  The range of keystone correction is not the maximum tilt angle of projec\
tor.
•  The Auto Keystone correction will take effect in 2 seconds after changin\
g the projection angle during projection.
•  The left and right (horizontal) keystone correction is not available.
  Place the projector so that the lens surface is parallel to the screen.
  The rear feet of the projector can be adjusted to level the projector.
NOTE: 
• Auto and Manual Keystone correction angle could be less than 30 degrees \
depending on the signal and/or aspect ratios.
•  Using keystone correction can cause the image to be slightly blurred because the correction is made electronically.
TIP: If you have one of the following conditions, the projector’s Auto Keystone may not be performed correctly.
• The screen is tilted
•  The room temperature is too high or too low
•  The optical zoom is maximized or minimized 
						

							

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 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
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2
Increase volume
Decrease volume
VOLUME
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2
NOTE:
Some signals may take time to display or may not be displayed correctly.
• The Auto Adjust function does not work for component, video, and DVI dig\
ital signals.
•  If the Auto Adjust operation cannot optimize the computer signal, try to adjust [HORIZONTAL], [VERTICAL], [CLOCK], and [PHASE] 
manually. (→page 52,53)
 Turning Up or Down Volume
Sound level from the speaker can be adjusted.
TIP: When no menus appear, the SELECT  and  buttons on the projector cabinet work as a volume control. 
SELECT
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