NEC Np600s Projector User Manual

							
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Adjustng the Vertcal Poston of Image [POSITION] (not avalable on NP500W/NP500WS)
(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]
[NP600/NP500/NP400/NP00/NP500W] [NP600S/NP500WS]
 
Usng Dgtal Zoom [DIGITAL ZOOM] (NP600S/NP500WS)
This feature allows you to electronically fine adjust the image size on the screen.
Use  or  button to large or reduce the projected image.
TIP:
To adjust the projected image size roughly, move the projector away or closer to the screen. (→ page 30). To fine adjust the zoom, 
use the [DIGITAL ZOOM] function.
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 34)
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  (approx.  70%  Brightness  on  NP600/
N P 5 0 0 W / N P 6 0 0 S / N P 5 0 0 W S   a n d   a p-
prox.  80%  Brightness  on  NP500/NP400/
NP300).
Steady Green light
NOTE:
• The [LAMP LIFE REMAINING] and [LAMP HOURS USED] can be checked in [USAGE TIME]. Select [INFO.] 
→ [USAGE TIME]. 
(→	page 73)
•  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 
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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.
•  Doing the following may cause portions of superimposed text or closed ca\
ption to be truncated.
  If  this  occurs,  try  to  change  correction  amount  or  selection  to  place  the  superimposed  text  or  closed  caption  within  the 
screen.
- Using the [DIGITAL ZOOM] or [KEYSTONE] function to correct the image excessively 
-  Selecting [16:10] or [16:9] from [ASPECT RATIO] 
-  Using the [POSITION] (not available on NP500W/NP500WS)
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\
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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 76)
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]
(Avalable only when the optonal remote control NP0RC s used)
ID DISPLAY ...........This option turns on or off the ID number which is displayed when the ID SET button on the remote control 
is pressed.
[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 42)
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. 
						

							
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Settng ID to the Projector [CONTROL ID]
(Avalable only when the optonal remote control NP0RC s used)
You can operate multiple projectors separately and independently with the single remote control that has the CONTROL 
ID function. If you assign the same ID to all the projectors, you can conveniently operate all the projectors together 
using the single remote control. To do so, you have to assign an ID number to each projector.
CONTROL ID NUMBER .......Select a number from 1 to 254 you wish to assign to your projector.
CONTROL ID  .......................Select [OFF] to turn off the CONTROL ID setting and select [ON] to turn on the CONTROL ID set-
ting.
ID DISPLAY  ........................This option turns on or off the ID number which is displayed when the ID SET button on the remote 
control is pressed.
NOTE: 
•  Selecting [ON] for [CONTROL ID] will make the remote control supplied with the projector inoperable. The buttons on the projector 
cabinet can be used. Neither can you operate the projector by using the optional remote control NP01RC that does not has the 
CONTROL ID function.
•  Your setting will not be affected even when [RESET] is done from the menu\
.
•   Pressing and holding the ENTER button on the projector cabinet for 10 seconds will display the menu for canceling the Control 
ID.
Assgnng or Changng the Control ID
1.  Turn on the projector.
2.  Press the ID SET button on the remote control (NP02RC).
  The CONTROL ID screen will be displayed.
 If the projector can be operated with the current remote control ID, the [ACTIVE] will be displayed. If the projector 
cannot be operated with the current remote control ID, the [INACTIVE] will be displayed. To operate the inactive 
projector, assign the control ID used for the projector by using the following procedure (Step 3).
3.  Press one of numeric keypad buttons while pressing and holding the ID SET button on the remote control 
(NP02RC).
 Example:
  To assign “3”, press the “3” button on the remote control.
  No ID means that all the projectors can be operated together with a single remote 
control. To set “No ID”, enter “000” or press the CLEAR button.
TIP: The range of IDs is from 1 to 254.
4.  Release the ID SET button.
  The updated CONTROL ID screen will be displayed.
NOTE: The IDs can be cleared in a few days after the batteries are run d\
own or removed.
OFFON
COMPUTERVIDEOS-VIDEOVIEWERNETWORKHDMIPIP
MAGNIFYVOLUME
PICTURELAMP MODEASPECTAV-MUTE3D REFORMFREEZEID SETLENS SHIFTFOCUS/ZOOMHELP
PAGE
MENU
L-CLICKR-CLICK
EXIT
COMPONENTAUTO ADJ.
ENTER
UP
DOWN
POWER
ID
ID
1 23
1324657980CLEAR
OFFON
COMPUTERVIDEOS-VIDEOVIEWERNETWORKHDMIPIP
MAGNIFYVOLUME
PICTURELAMP MODEASPECTAV-MUTE3D REFORMFREEZEID SETLENS SHIFTFOCUS/ZOOMHELP
PAGE
MENU
L-CLICKR-CLICK
EXIT
COMPONENTAUTO ADJ.
ENTER
UP
DOWN
POWER
ID
ID
1 23
1324657980CLEAR 
						

							
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[OPTIONS()]
Settng Auto Adjust [AUTO ADJUST]
This  feature  sets  the  Auto  Adjust  mode  so  that  the  computer  signal  can  be  automatically  or  manually  adjusted  for 
noise and stability. You can automatically make adjustment in two ways: [NORMAL] and [FINE].
OFF ........................The computer signal will not be automatically adjusted. You can manually optimize the computer signal.
NORMAL  ................Default setting. The computer signal will be automatically adjusted. Nor\
mally select this option.
FINE  .......................Select  this  option  if  fine  adjustment  is  needed.  It  takes  more  time  to  switch  to  the  source  than  when 
[NORMAL]is selected.
Selectng Fan Mode [FAN MODE]
This option allows you to select three modes for fan speed: Auto mode, High speed mode, and High Altitude mode.
AUTO  .....................The built-in fans automatically run at a variable speed according to the\
 internal temperature.
HIGH  ......................The built-in fans run at high speed.
HIGH ALTITUDE  .....The built-in fans run at a high speed. Select this option when using the projector at altitudes approximately 
5500 feet/1600 meters or higher.
When you wish to cool down the temperature inside the projector quickly, select [HIGH].
NOTE: 
•  It is recommended that you select High speed mode if you use the project\
or non-stop for consecutive days.
•   Set [FAN MODE] to [HIGH ALTITUDE] when using the projector at altitudes approximately 5500 feet/16\
00 meters or higher.
•  Using the projector at altitudes approximately 5500 feet/1600 meters or higher without setting to [HIGH ALTITUDE] can cause 
the projector to overheat and the protector could shut down. If this hap\
pens, wait a couple minutes and turn on the projector.
•   Using the projector at altitudes less than approximately 5500 feet/1600 meters and setting to [HIGH ALTITUDE] can cause the 
lamp to overcool, causing the image to flicker. Switch [FAN MODE] to [AUTO].
•   Using the projector at altitudes approximately 5500 feet/1600 meters or higher can shorten the life of optical components such 
as the lamp.
•  Your setting will not be affected even when [RESET] is done from the menu\
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Selectng Sgnal Format [SIGNAL SELECT]
[COMPUTER1], [COMPUTER2(ANALOG)]
Allows  you  to  choose  [COMPUTER1],  or  [COMPUTER2(ANALOG)]  for  an  RGB  source  such  as  a  computer,  or 
[COMPONENT] for a component video source such as a DVD player. Normally select [RGB/COMPONENT] and the 
projector automatically detects a component signal. However there may be some component signals that the projector 
is unable to detect. If this is the case, select [COMPONENT].
[VIDEO & S-VIDEO System Select]
This feature enables you to select composite video standards automatically or manually.
Normally select [AUTO] and the projector will automatically detect the video standard.
In the case where the projector has difficulty detecting the video standard, select the appropriate video standard from 
the menu.
This must be done for VIDEO and S-VIDEO respectively.
Enablng or Dsablng WXGA Mode [WXGA MODE]
Selecting [ON] will give priority to a WXGA (1280 x 768) signal in recognizing an input signal.
When [WXGA MODE] is set to [ON], an XGA (1024 x 768) signal may not be recognized on NP600, NP500, NP400, 
NP300, or NP600S. In this case, select [OFF].
Enablng the denterlace [DEINTERLACE]
Turns on or off the deinterlace function for a telecine signal.
OFF ........................Select this option if there is any jitter or artifacts in video.
ON  .........................Default standard setting.
NOTE: This feature is not available for RGB, 480p, 576p and HDTV signals\
.
Enablng Key Sound and Error Sound [BEEP]
This feature turns on or off the button sound or alarm when the following operations are performed.
- Displaying the main menu 
- Switching sources
- Resetting data by using [RESET]
- Pressing POWER ON or POWER OFF button 
						

							
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[OPTIONS()]
Usng Off Tmer [OFF TIMER]
1. Select your desired time between 30 minutes and 16 hours: OFF, 0:30, 1:00, 2:00, 4:00, 8:00, 12:00, 16:00.
2.  Press the ENTER button on the remote control.
3.  The remaining time starts counting down.
4.  The projector will turn off after the countdown is complete.
NOTE:
•  To cancel the preset time, set [OFF] for the preset time or turn off the \
power.
•  When the remaining time reaches 3 minutes before the projector is turned off, the [THE PROJECTOR WILL TURN OFF WITHIN 3 
MINUTES] message will be displayed on the bottom of the screen.
Selectng Power-savng n [STANDBY MODE]
The projector has two standby modes: [NORMAL] and [POWER-SAVING].
The  POWER-SAVING  mode  is  the  mode  that  allows  you  to  put  the  projector  in  the  power-saving  condition  which 
consumes less power than the NORMAL mode. The projector is preset for NORMAL mode at the factory.
NORMAL  ................Power indicator: Orange light/STATUS indicator: Green light
POWER-SAVING  ....Power indicator: Orange light/STATUS indicator: Off
The following connectors, buttons or functions will not work during this\
 mode.
- PC CONTROL port, MONITOR OUT connector, and AUDIO OUT connector
- LAN, Mail Alert, AUTO POWER ON(COMP1) functions
- Buttons other than POWER button on the cabinet
- Buttons other than POWER ON button on the remote control
- Virtual Remote function
NOTE: Your setting will not be affected even when [RESET] is done from the menu\
.
Enablng Auto Power On [AUTO POWER ON(AC)]
Turns the projector on automatically when the power cable is inserted into an active power outlet. This eliminates the 
need to always use the POWER button on the remote control or projector cabinet.