NEC Np64 Projector User Manual

							Portable Projector
NP64/NP63/NP54/NP43
User’s Manual
•	 The	projector’s	 model	name	indicated	 on	the	 projector’s	 label	is	NP64,	NP43,	NP63G,	NP54G,	and	NP43G	respectively.	 All	 the	models	 are	referred	 to	as	 NP64,	 NP63,	 NP54,	and	NP43 	throughout	the	user’s	manual	except	some	of	the	specification	pages.•	 The	NP63	and	NP54	are	not	distributed	in	North	America.•	 The	NP64G	is	not	distributed. 
						

							1st	edition	December	2009
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marks	of	their	respective	holders.
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NOTES
(1)	 The	contents	of	this	user’s	manual	may	not	be	reprinted	in	part	or	whole	without	permission.
(2)	 The	contents	of	this	user’s	manual	are	subject	to	change	without	notice.
(3)	 Great	 care	has	been	 taken	 in	the	 preparation	 of	this	 user’s	 manual;	 however,	 should	you	notice	 any	question-
able	points,	errors	or	omissions,	please	contact	us.
(4)	 Notwithstanding 	article	 (3),	NEC 	will 	not 	be 	responsible	 for	any 	claims 	on 	loss 	of 	profit	 or	other 	matters	 deemed	
to	result	from	using	the	Projector. 
						

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Important Information
Safety Cautions
Precautions
Please  read  this  manual  carefully  before  using  your  NEC  NP64/NP63/NP54/NP43  projector  and  keep  the  manual 
handy for future reference.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 easily 
accessible.
CAUTION TO PREVENT SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET.
THERE ARE HIGH-VOLTAGE COMPONENTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This  symbol  warns  the  user  that  uninsulated  voltage  within  the  unit  may  be  sufficient  to  cause  electrical 
shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any part inside of the unit.
This symbol alerts the user that important information concerning the operation and maintenance of this 
unit has been provided.
The information should be read carefully to avoid problems.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
DO NOT USE THIS UNIT’S PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD OR IN AN OUTLET UNLESS ALL THE PRONGS 
CAN BE FULLY INSERTED.
DOC Compliance Notice (for Canada only)
This  Class  B  digital  apparatus  meets  all  requirements  of  the  Canadian  Interference-Causing  Equipment  Regula -
tions.
Machine Noise Information Regulation - 3. GPSGV,
The highest sound pressure level is less than 70 dB (A) in accordance with EN ISO 7779.
Disposing of your used product
WARNING TO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS:
Handling the cables supplied with this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California 
to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
EU-wide  legislation  as  implemented  in  each  Member  State  requires  that  used  electrical  and  electronic 
products carrying the mark (left) must be disposed of separately from normal household waste. This in -
cludes projectors and their electrical accessories or lamps. When you dispose of such products, please 
follow the guidance of your local authority and/or ask the shop where you purchased the product.
After collecting the used products, they are reused and recycled in a proper way. This effort will help us 
reduce  the  wastes  as  well  as  the  negative  impact  such  as  mercury  contained  in  a  lamp  to  the  human 
health and the environment at the minimum level.
The mark on the electrical and electronic products only applies to the current European Union Member 
States. 
						

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Important Information
RF Interference (for USA only)
WARNING
The Federal Communications Commission does not allow any modifications or changes to the unit EXCEPT those 
specified by NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc. in this manual. Failure to comply with this government regu-
lation 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 provide 
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and 
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause 
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a 
particular installation.
If  this  equipment  does  cause  harmful  interference  to  radio  or  television  reception,  which  can  be  determined  by 
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the 
following measures:
•	Reorient	or	relocate	the	receiving	antenna.
•	Increase	the	separation	between	the	equipment	and	receiver.
•	Connect	the	equipment	into	an	outlet	on	a	circuit	different	from	that	to	which	the	receiver	is	connected.
•	Consult	the	dealer	or	an	experienced	radio	/	 TV	technician	for	help.
For UK only: In UK, a BS approved power cable with moulded plug has a Black (five Amps) fuse installed for use with 
this equipment. If a power cable is not supplied with this equipment please contact your supplier.
Important Safeguards
These safety instructions are to ensure the long life of your projector and to prevent fire and shock. Please read them 
carefully and heed all warnings.
 Installation
•	 Do	not	place	the	projector	in	the	following	conditions:
- on an unstable cart, stand, or table.
- near water, baths, or damp rooms.
- in direct sunlight, near heaters, or heat radiating appliances.
- in a dusty, smoky or steamy environment. 
- on a sheet of paper or cloth, rugs or carpets.
•	 If	you	wish	to	have	the	projector	installed	on	the	ceiling:
- Do not attempt to install the projector yourself.
- The projector must be installed by qualified technicians in order to ensure proper operation and reduce the risk 
of bodily injury.
- In addition, the ceiling must be strong enough to support the projector and the installation must be in accordance 
with any local building codes.
- Please consult your dealer for more information.
WARNING
•	Do	not	use	any	other	object	than	the	projector’s	sliding	lens	cover	to	cover	the	lens	while	the	projector	is	on. 	
  Doing so can cause the object to get extremely hot, and possibly resulting in a fire or damage due to the heat 
emitted from the light output.
  
						

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Important Information
 Fire and Shock Precautions 
•	 Ensure	that	there	 is	sufficient	 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 	clips 	and 	bits 	of 	paper 	from 	falling 	into 	your 	projector. 	Do 	not 	attempt 	to 	retrieve	
any objects that might fall into your projector. Do not insert any metal objects such as a wire or screwdriver into 
your projector. If something should fall into your projector, disconnect it immediately and have the object removed 
by a qualified service personnel.
•	 Do	not	place	any	objects	on	top	of	the	projector.
•	 Do	not	touch	the	power	plug	during	a	thunderstorm. 	Doing	so	can	cause	electrical	shock	or	fire.
•	 The	projector	 is	designed	 to	operate	 on	a	power	 supply	 of	100-240V	 AC	50/60	 Hz	(NP64/NP43)	 or	200-240V	 AC	
50/60	Hz	(NP63G/NP54G/NP43G). 	Ensure	 that	your	 power	 supply	 fits	this	 requirement	 before	attempting	 to	use	
your projector.
•	 Do	not	look	into	the	lens	while	the	projector	is	on. 	Serious	damage	to	your	eyes	could	result.
•	 Keep	any	items	 such	as	magnifying	 glass	out	of	the	 light	 path	 of	the	 projector. 	The	 light	 being	 projected	 from	the	
lens is extensive, therefore any kind of abnormal objects that can redirect light coming out of the lens, can cause 
unpredictable outcome such as fire or injury to the eyes.
•	 Do	not	place	any	objects,	which	are	easily	affected	by	heat,	in	front	of	a	projector	exhaust	vent. 	
 Doing  so  could  lead  to  the  object  melting  or  getting  your  hands  burned  from  the  heat  that  is  emitted  from  the 
exhaust.
•	 Handle	the	power	cable	carefully. 	A	damaged	or	frayed	power	cable	can	cause	electric	shock	or	fire.
- Do not use any power cables than the supplied one.   
- Do not bend or tug the power cable excessively.
- Do not place the power cable under the projector, or any heavy object.
- Do not cover the power cable with other soft materials such as rugs.
- Do not heat the power cable.
- Do not handle the power plug with wet hands.
10°
Place the projector in a horizontal position
The tilt angle of the projector should not exceed 10 degrees, nor should the projector be installed in any way other 
than the desktop and ceiling mount, otherwise lamp life could decrease dramatically.
10°
Place the projector in a horizontal position
The tilt angle of the projector should not exceed 10 degrees, nor should the projector be installed in any way other 
than the desktop and ceiling mount, otherwise lamp life could decrease dramatically. 
						

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Important Information
•	Turn	 off	the	 projector,	 unplug	the	power	 cable	and	have	 the	projector	 serviced	by	a	qualified	 service	personnel	 under	
the following conditions:
- When the power cable or plug is damaged or frayed.
- If liquid has been spilled into the projector, or if it has been exposed to rain or water. 
- If the projector does not operate normally when you follow the instructions described in this user’s manual.
- If the projector has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
- If the projector exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.
•	 Disconnect	the	power	cable	and	any	other	cables	before	carrying	the	projector.
•	 Turn	off	the	projector	and	unplug	the	power	cable	before	cleaning	the	cabinet	or	replacing	the	lamp.
•	 Turn	 off	the	 projector	 and	unplug	 the	power	 cable	if	the	 projector	 is	not	 to	be	 used	 for	an	extended	 period	of	
time.
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.
•	 Do	 not	send	 the	projector	 in	the	 soft	 case	 by	parcel	 delivery	 service	or	cargo	 shipment. 	The	 projector	 inside	the	
soft case could be damaged.
•	 Select	 [HIGH]	in	Fan	 mode	 if	you	 continue	 to	use	 the	projector	 for	consecutive	 days.	(From	 the	menu,	 select	
[SETUP]	→	[OPTIONS(1)]	→	[FAN	MODE]	→	[HIGH].)
•	 Do	 not	turn	 off	the	 AC	power	 for	60	seconds	 after	the	lamp	 is	turned	 on	and	 while	 the	POWER	 indicator	 is	blink-
ing green.
  Doing so could cause premature lamp failure.
•	 Parts 	of 	the 	projector 	may 	become 	temporarily 	heated 	if 	the 	
A

C	power 	supply 	is 	disconnected 	either 	during 	normal	
projector operation or during cooling fan operation. (The cooling fans start working after the power is turned off 
with the POWER button on the projector cabinet or on the remote control.)
  Use caution when picking up the projector.
 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	fire.
•	 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	batteries	according	to	your	local	regulations. 
						

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Important Information
Lamp Replacement
•	 To	replace	the	lamp,	follow	all	instructions	provided	on	page	79.
•	 Be	sure	to	replace	 the	lamp	 when	 the	message	[THE LAMP HAS REACHED THE END OF ITS USABLE LIFE. 
PLEASE REPLACE THE LAMP.]  appears. If you continue to use the lamp after the lamp has reached the end 
of its usable life, the lamp bulb may shatter, and pieces of glass may be scattered in the lamp case. Do not touch 
them as the pieces of glass may cause injury.
  If this happens, contact your dealer for lamp replacement.
A Lamp Characteristic
The projector has a high-pressure mercury lamp as a light source.
A lamp has a characteristic that its brightness gradually decreases with age. Also repeatedly turning the lamp on 
and off will increase the possibility of its lower brightness.
 CAUTION:
•	 DO	 NOT	TOUCH	 THE	LAMP	 immediately	 after	it	has	 been	 used.	It	 will	 be	extremely	 hot.	Turn	 the	projector	 off,	
wait for the cooling fans to stop and then disconnect the power cable. Allow at least one hour for the lamp to cool 
before handling.
•	 When	 removing	 the	lamp	 from	a	ceiling-mounted	 projector,	make	sure	that	no	one	 is	under	 the	projector. 	Glass	
fragments could fall if the lamp has been burned out.
Note for US Residents
The lamp in this product contains mercury. Please dispose according to Local, State or Fed-
eral Laws.
About High Altitude mode
•	 Set	 [FAN	MODE]	 to	[HIGH	 ALTITUDE]	 when	using	the	projector	 at	altitudes	 approximately	 5000	feet/1500	 meters	
or higher.
•	 Using	the	projector 	at	 altitudes 	approximately 	5000	 feet/1500 	meters 	or	 higher 	without 	setting 	to	 [HIGH	 ALTITUDE]	
can cause the projector to overheat and the protector could shut down. If this happens, wait a couple minutes and 
turn on the projector.
•	 Using	 the	projector	 at	altitudes	 less	than	 approximately	 5000	feet/1500	 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	 5000	feet/1500	 meters	or	higher	 can	shorten	 the	life	of	optical	 com-
ponents such as the lamp.
About Copyright of original projected pictures:
Please note that using this projector for the purpose of commercial gain or the attraction of public attention in a venue 
such as a coffee shop or hotel and employing compression or expansion of the screen image with the following func -
tions may raise concern about the infringement of copyrights which are protected by copyright law. 
[ASPECT	RATIO],	[KEYSTONE],	Magnifying	feature	and	other	similar	features. 
						

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Table of Contents
Important Information ........................................................................\
....................i
1. Introduction  ........................................................................\
..................................1
➊ What’s in the Box?
  ........................................................................\
.................................1
➋ Introduction to the Projector
  ........................................................................\
..................2
➌ Part Names of the Projector
  ........................................................................\
..................4
Front/Top
  ........................................................................\
..........................................4
Rear
  ........................................................................\
.................................................4
Bottom ........................................................................\
.............................................. 5
Top Features
  ........................................................................\
....................................6
Terminal Panel Features
  ........................................................................\
..................6
❹ Part Names of the Remote Control
  ........................................................................\
.......7
Battery Installation
  ........................................................................\
...........................8
Remote Control Precautions
  ........................................................................\
............8
Operating Range for Wireless Remote Control
  ........................................................8
2. Installation and Connections  .....................................................................9
➊ Setting Up the Screen and the Projector
  .......................................................................9
Selecting a Location ........................................................................\
......................... 9
Throw	Distance	and	Screen	Size ........................................................................\
...10
➋ Making Connections
  ........................................................................\
............................12
Connecting Your PC or Macintosh Computer
  .........................................................12
Connecting Your DVD Player with Component Output
  ...........................................13
Connecting Your VCR ........................................................................\
..................... 14
Connecting the Supplied Power Cable
  ..................................................................15
3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) ..............................................16
➊ Turning on the Projector
  ........................................................................\
......................16
Note on Startup screen (Menu Language Select screen)
  ......................................17
➋ Selecting a Source
  ........................................................................\
..............................18
➌
	Adjusting	the	Picture	Size	and	Position  .......................................................................20
➍ Adjusting Focus Manually
  ........................................................................\
....................24
➎ Correcting Keystone Distortion Manually
  ....................................................................25
➏
	Optimizing	RGB	Picture	Automatically  ........................................................................\
27
➐ Adjusting Volume Up & Down
  ........................................................................\
..............28
❽ Turning off the Projector
  ........................................................................\
......................28
❾ After Use ........................................................................\
.............................................. 29
4. Convenient Features ........................................................................\
.............30
1 Turning off the Image and Sound
  ........................................................................\
........30
2
	Freezing	a	Picture  ........................................................................\
...............................30
 Enlarging a Picture
  ........................................................................\
..............................30
 Changing Eco Mode
  ........................................................................\
............................31
5
	Checking	Energy-Saving	Effect	[CARBON	METER]  ...................................................32
6
	Preventing	the	Unauthorized	Use	of	the	Projector	[SECURITY]  .................................33
7 Using the Optional Remote Mouse Receiver (NP01MR)
  ............................................36 
						

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Table of Contents
5. Using the Viewer (NP64/NP54) ...............................................................38
❶ What you can do with the Viewer
  ........................................................................\
.........38
❷ Projecting images stored in a USB memory device (Basic operation)
  ........................41
❸ Operating the slide screen
  ........................................................................\
...................44
❹ Operating the thumbnail screen
  ........................................................................\
..........44
❺ Using the Bluetooth
® wireless technology to transmit images  .....................................49
6. Using On-Screen Menu  ........................................................................\
........52
❶ Using the Menus
  ........................................................................\
..................................52
➋ Menu Elements
  ........................................................................\
....................................53
➌ List of Menu Items
  ........................................................................\
...............................54
➍
	Menu	Descriptions	&	Functions	[SOURCE]  ................................................................56
COMPUTER
  ........................................................................\
..................................56
VIDEO
  ........................................................................\
............................................56
S-VIDEO
  ........................................................................\
........................................56
VIEWER (NP64/NP54)
  ........................................................................\
..................56
➎
	Menu	Descriptions	&	Functions	[ADJUST]  ..................................................................57
[BASIC]
  ........................................................................\
..........................................57
[IMAGE OPTIONS]
  ........................................................................\
........................60
➏
	Menu	Descriptions	&	Functions	[SETUP]  ....................................................................64
[GENERAL]
  ........................................................................\
....................................64
[MENU]
  ........................................................................\
..........................................66
[INSTALLATION]
  ........................................................................\
............................68
[OPTIONS(1)]
  ........................................................................\
................................71
[OPTIONS(2)]
  ........................................................................\
................................72
❼
	Menu	Descriptions	&	Functions	[INFO.]  ......................................................................75
[USAGE TIME]
  ........................................................................\
...............................75
[SOURCE] ........................................................................\
...................................... 76
[VERSION]
  ........................................................................\
.....................................76
➑
	Menu	Descriptions	&	Functions	[RESET]  ....................................................................77
7. Maintenance  ........................................................................\
..............................78
➊ Cleaning the Lens and Focus Sensor
  ........................................................................\
.78
➋ Cleaning the Cabinet
  ........................................................................\
...........................78
➌ Replacing the Lamp and the Cooling Pump
  ................................................................79
8. Appendix ........................................................................\
.......................................83
➊ Troubleshooting
  ........................................................................\
...................................83
➋ Specifications
  ........................................................................\
......................................86
➌ Cabinet Dimensions
  ........................................................................\
............................88
➍ Pin Assignments of D-Sub COMPUTER Input Connector
  ..........................................89
➎ Compatible Input Signal List
  ........................................................................\
................90
➏ PC Control Codes and Cable Connection
  ...................................................................91
➐ Troubleshooting Check List
  ........................................................................\
..................92
➑ TravelCare Guide
  ........................................................................\
.................................94 
						

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➊ What’s 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
Power cable
(US: 7N080228)
(EU: 7N080017)VGA signal cable
( 7N520 073)
NEC Projector CD -ROMUser’s manual
( 7N 9 514 6 1)
Quick Setup Guide
(7N8N0711)
Important Infomation
(For North America: 7N8N0651)
(For Other countries than 
North America: 7N8N0651 and 
7N 8 N 0 6 6 1)
1. Introduction
Remote control( 7N 9 0 0 8 8 1)
Batteries (AAA × 2)
Soft case(24BS7901)
For North America onlyRegistration	cardLimited	warranty
For customers in Europe: You	
will	find	 our	current	 valid	Guarantee	Policy	on	our	Web	Site:	http://www.nec-display-solutions.co m