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6. Using On-Screen Menu
[mAIL]
ALERT  M AIL:
Checking this box enables Alert Mail feature.
This option notifies your computer of an error message via e-mail when using wireless or wired LAN. The error 
message will be notified when the projector lamp has reached the end of its usable life or an error occurs in the 
projector.
Sample of a message sent from the projector:
t he lamp is at the end of its usable life. Please replace the lamp.
Projector 
n ame:  x   x   x   x
l amp  h ours Used: xxxx [ h ]
S
ENDER ’ S  A DDRESS
:
Specify  the  senders  address.  Use  the  Software  keyboard.  Up  to  60  alphanumeric  and  symbols  characters  can 
be used. See “Using Software Keyboard” in Appendix for more detail\
s.
SMTP SERVER  N AME
:
Type in the SMTP server name to be connected to the projector. Up to 60 alphanumeric characters can be used.
RECIPIENT ’ S  A DDRESS  1 
to 3:
Type in your recipient’s address. Up to 60 alphanumeric and symbols c\
haracters can be used.
TEST  M AIL
:
Send a test mail to check if your settings are correct.
NOTE: •   If you entered an incorrect address in a test, you may not receive an Alert mail. Should this happen, check if the Recipient’s 
Address is correctly set.
•
 
Unless any one of the [ S
ENDER ’ S  A DDRESS
], [SMTP S ERVER ’ S  N AME] or [R ECIPIENT ’ S  A DDRESS  1-3] is selected, [T EST  
M
AIL
] is not available.
•
 
Be sure to highlight [OK] and press the ENTER button before executing [ T
EST  M AIL
].
NOTE: To use the Mail Alert feature on wireless LAN connection, select [I NFRASTRUCTURE] for [N ETWORK  T YPE]. 
						

							
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Selecting Communication Speed [Communi C ation Speed]
This feature sets the baud rate of the PC Control port (D-Sub 9 Pin). It supports data rates from 4800 to 38400 bps. 
The default is 38400 bps. Select the appropriate baud rate for your equipment to be connected (depending on the 
equipment, a lower baud rate may be recommended for long cable runs).
Your selected communication speed will not be affected even when [ Re S e T] is done from the menu.
Setting Security [Se C u R it Y S ettin GS]
disabling the Cabinet Buttons [ Cont R ol  p anel  l o C k]
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].
Setting a p assword [B a C k GR ound   l o C k]
A password can be set for your projector to avoid operation by an unauth\
orized person.
When [BACKGROUND L OCK] is set, changing the background data in the USB memory will display the Password 
input screen.
NOTE:
	 When 	 [BACKGROUND 	 LOCK] 	 is 	 turned 	 on, 	 [BACKGROUND] 	 cannot 	 be 	 selected 	 from 	 the 	 menu.
[e nt RY]
To assign your password:
NOTE: 	 Up 	 to 	 10 	 alphanumeric 	 characters 	 can 	 be 	 assigned.
1.	 Type 	 a 	 password.
	 Select
	 the 	 [ENTER 	 PASSWORD] 	 entry 	 box 	 and 	 press 	 the 	 ENTER 	 button. 	 (
→	 page 	71)
	 An
	
asterisk
	
will
	
be
	
displayed.
	 
						

							
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 The Software keyboard appears. Use the Software keyboard to type a password on the [ E NTER  P ASS-
WORD] screen and press the ENTER button.
 
The [CONFIRM PASSWORD] screen will be displayed.
2.
 
Type the same password again and press the ENTER button.
  y
our password will be assigned.
[DELETE] 
To delete your password:
1.   Select [DELETE PASSWORD] and press the ENTER button.
2.
  Enter your password.
  An asterisk will be displayed.
3.
  Press the ENTER button.
  y our password will be deleted.
NOTE: 
•  Do not forget your password. However, if you forget your password, consult with your dealer.
•  The [BACKGROUND LOCK] will not be affected even when [RESET] is done fro\
m the menu.
ACCOUNT LOCK
When [ACCOUNT LOCK] is set to [ON], you can set it to [OFF].
When [ACCOUNT LOCK] is set to [OFF], you can set it to [ON].
The [ACCOUNT] setting is available only when [ACCOUNT LOCK] is set to [O\
FF].
NOTE: Do not forget your password. However, if you forget your password, use the projector's ADMINISTRATOR account to log 
on and set [ACCOUNT LOCK] to [OFF].
ACCOUNT
See page 49.
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[S ECURITY]
The Security function enables you to protect your projector so that the projector will not project a signal unless you 
enter a keyword. There is also an option to lock the projector by using a registered USB memory* as a protect key. 
Once you have registered your USB memory as a protect key, you are required to insert the registered USB mem-
ory into the USB port of the projector each time you turn on the projector. You can enable the Security function by 
using a keyword only. (→ page 43)
 
*  The projector does not support NTFS formatted  USB memory device.
 
Be sure to use a USB memory device formatted with the FAT32, FAT16 or FA\
T file system.
 
To  format  your  USB  memory  device  in  your  computer,  refer  to  the  document  or  help  file  that  comes  with  your 
Windows.O N /O FF   ..................
This turns the Security function on or off. This setting will take effect when the projector is turned on next 
time. This setting will take effect when the projector is turned on next\
 time.
K
E
y
WORD
 
.............
Enter an appropriate keyword when you use the Security function. (Up to 10 characters can be used.) The 
Security function is available only when your keyword is entered.
U SE  P ROTECT   KE y ..Check this box to lock your projector when using a USB memory. To use a keyword without a USB mem-
ory, do not check this box.
R
EAD
 
.....................
Reads data from a USB memory.
R
EGISTER
 
..............
Registers  data  from  the  USB  memory.  The  Security  function  is  not  available  unless  at  least  one  USB 
memory  is  registered.  (if  the  [USE  PROTECT  KE y ]  check  box  is  selected)  Up  to  5  USB  memory  devices 
can be registered.
D
ELETE
 
..................
Deletes data of a registered USB memory.
To set up a keyword to enable the Security function without using a regi\
stered USB memory.
1.  Use the SELECT  or  button to select [ K E y WORD] and use the software keyboard to enter a keyword.
NOTE: Please make a note of your keyword.
2.
  Use the SELECT 
 or  button to select [ O FF] and then use the SELECT  or  to select [O N].
3. Use the SELECT  or  button to select [OK] , then press the ENTER button.
 
 
The [ARE 
y
OU SURE?] message will appear.
4. Use the SELECT  or  button to select [yES] and press the ENTER button.
The Security function takes effect.
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To register a USB memory device as a protect key.
preparation: Insert the USB memory device into the USB port (type A) of the projec\
tor.
1.
 
Use the SELECT 
 or  button to select [ U SE  P ROTECT  K E y] and press the ENTER button.
2.
 
Use the SELECT 
 or  button to select [ R EAD] and press the ENTER button.
 
Data of the USB memory will be read into the projector.
3.
 
Use the SELECT 
 or  button to select [ R EGISTER] and press the ENTER button.
 
Downloaded data will be registered and be displayed in the list window.
4.
 
Use the SELECT  or  button to select [ K E y WORD] and use the software keyboard to enter a keyword.
NOTE: Please make a note of your keyword.
5.
  Use the SELECT 
 or  button to select [ O FF] and then use the SELECT  or  to select [O N].
6.
 
Use the SELECT 
 or  button to select [OK] , then press the ENTER button. 
 
The [ARE 
y
OU SURE?] message will appear.
7.
 
Use the SELECT 
 or  button to select [yES] and press the ENTER button.
 
The Security function takes effect.
To turn on the projector when Security is enabled (when using your keyw\
ord only).
1.   Press and hold the POWER button for a minimum of two seconds.
  The  projector  will  be  turned  on  and  a  message  to  the  effect  that  the  projector  is  security-protected  will 
be displayed.
2.
 
Press the MENU button.
 
The Release Code input screen will be displayed.
3.
 
Enter your keyword in the Release Code input screen.
  y ou can view the projected image.
NOTE:  Do  not  forget  your  keyword.  However,  if  you  forget  your  keyword,  NEC  or  your  dealer  will  provide  you  with  your  Release 
Code. See more information at the end of this section.
To turn on the projector when Security is enabled (when using USB memory device as a protect 
key).
p reparation: Insert the registered USB memory device into the USB port (type A) of \
the projector.
Press and hold the POWER button for a minimum of two seconds.
The  projector  will  turn  on  and  then  recognize  the  USB  memory  device.  Once  the  image  has  been  projected,  it  will 
stay on without the USB memory device.
•   t he projector does not support  ntfs  formatted U s B memory device.
  Be sure to use a U s B memory device formatted with the  fat 32,  fat 16 or  fat  file system.
  t o format your U s B memory device in your computer, refer to the document or help file that comes with your 
Windows.
•
 
We do not warrant that the U s B port of the projector will support all U s B memory devices in the market.
•
 
When  the  projector  is  turned  on,  if  the  registered  U s B  memory  device  is  not  inserted  into  the  projector,  no 
signal will be displayed with a message to the effect that the projector is security-protected. 
t o turn off the se
-
curity protection, insert the registered U
s
B memory device into the projector.
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•  t he  security  disable  mode  is  maintained  until  the  main  power  is  turned  off  (by  setting  the  main  power  switch 
to “O” or unplugging the power cord).  i n the following cases you will be asked to check the protect key or input 
the keyword:
(1)   When [OK] is selected at an image for which security is set and the power is turned off then back on
(2)
  When the main power is turned off then back on while the security function is enabled
(3)
  When you attempt to display an image for which security is set while the security function is enabled
• 
 
Blanks (spaces) cannot be used in the Keyword section.
To delete USB memory data you registered.
1.  Use the SELECT  or  button to select [ D ELETE] and use the SELECT  button to select the list window.
2.  Use the SELECT  or  button to select the information on the USB memory device you wish to delete.
3.
 
Press the SELECT 
 button to select [ D ELETE] and press the ENTER button.
The information on the USB memory device will be deleted.
If you’ve lost your registered USB memory, proceed as follows:
1.  Press and hold the POWER button for a minimum of two seconds.
 The projector will be turned on and display a message to the effect that the projector is security-protected.
2.  Press the MENU button.
  The Release Code input screen will be displayed as well as your Request Code (24 alphanumeric charac
-
ters).
NOTE: NEC or your dealer will provide you with your Release Code in exchange for your registered keyword and Request Code.
3.
  Enter your Release Code in the Release Code Input screen.
  The security protection will be turned off.
NOTE:
•  Some brands of USB memory devices cannot be used as a protect key.
•
  You should register one or more USB memory devices in case your registered USB memory device is damaged or stolen. Up to 
5 pieces can be registered.
•
 
Once the registered USB memory device has been formatted, the USB memory device cannot be recognized as your registered 
protect key.
The Security will not be disabled by using [ R ESET].
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Setting a  p assword for  p JLink [ p JLink]
This option allows you to set a password when you use the PJLink feature\
.
Password: Enter a password (up to 32 characters)
To set and delete a password, repeat steps described in [BACKGROUND LOCK\
].
NOTE: Do not forget your password. However, if you forget your password, consult with your dealer. 
NOTE: What is PJLink?
PJLink is a standardization of protocol used for controlling projectors of different manufacturers. This standard protocol is estab-
lished by Japan Business Machine and Information System Industries Assoc\
iation (JBMIA) in 2005.
The projector supports all the commands of PJLink Class 1.
Setting of PJLink will not be affected even when [ R ESET] is done from the menu.
Selecting p ower-saving in [STANDBY  m ODE]
The projector has two standby modes: [NORMAL] and [POWER-SAVING].
Power-saving mode is the mode that allows you to put the projector in th\
e power-saving condition which consumes
less power than the Normal mode. The projector is preset for Normal mode\
 at the factory.
NOTE:
• The HTTP server functions are not available during POWER-SAVING mode.
• The MONITOR OUT function is not available during POWER-SAVING mode.
• 
  Control through the PC Control connector and LAN mode is not available during POWER-SAVING mode. For PC control and LAN 
mode of the projector it is recommended to leave the projector in the No\
rmal mode.
•
 
When [PROGRAM TIMER] is turned on, the [STANDBY MODE] setting is ignored.
•
 
Your setting will not be affected even when [RESET] is done from the menu\
.
   
 
NORMAL ....................... Power indicator: Orange light/Status indi\
cator: Green light
POWER-SAVING ........... Power indicator: Orange light/Status indicator: Off
Turning On or Off Remote Sensor [
R E m OTE  S ENSOR]
This option determines which remote sensor on the projector is enabled i\
n wireless mode.
The options are: front/back, front, and back. 
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Setting ID to the p rojector [CONTROL ID]
You  can  operate  multiple  projectors  separately  and  independently  with  the  same  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.
NOTE:  Your setting will not be affected even when [RESET] is done from the menu\
.
Using the Remote Control to change IDs
1.
  Press the ID SET button on the remote control.
  t he CO ntr O l   id  screen will be displayed.
 
If the projector can be operated with the current remote control ID, the [ACTIVE] will be displayed. If the projec-
tor cannot be operated with the current remote control ID, the [INACIVE] will be displayed. To operate the inac-
tive projector, assign the ID by using the following procedure (Step 2)\
.
2.
 
Press one of 0 to 9 buttons while pressing and holding the ID SET button on the remote control.
  t he range of  id s is from 1 to 254.
To clear the ID:
Press the CLEAR button while pressing the ID SET button.
NOTE:
•  Setting "0 (zero)" means to clear the ID.
•
  You cannot operate the projector using the remote control if the remote I\
D is not the same as the projector ID.
•
  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.
3.
 
Release the ID SET button.
  t
he updated CO ntr O l   id  screen will be displayed.
NOTE: The IDs can be cleared in a few days after the batteries are run d\
own or removed.
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[OPTIONS]
Setting Auto Adjust [A UTO  A DJUST]
This feature sets the Auto Adjust mode so that the RGB image can be automatically or manually adjusted for noise 
and stability. You can automatically make adjustment in two ways: [ N ORMAL] and [F INE].
O
FF
 
........................
The RGB image will not be automatically adjusted.
y ou can manually optimize the RGB image.
N
ORMAL
 
................
Default setting. The RGB image will be automatically adjusted. Normally \
select this option.
F
INE
 
.......................
Select  this  option  if  fine  adjustment  is  needed.  It  takes  more  time  to  switch  to  the  source  than  when 
[ N ORMAL] is selected.
Enabling Auto  p ower On [A UTO   p OWER ON (AC)]
Turns  the  projector  on  automatically  when  the  power  cable  is  inserted  into  an  active  power  outlet  and  the  main 
power switch is turned on. This eliminates the need to always use the POWER button on the remote control or pro-
jector cabinet.
To use the AUTO POWER ON (AC) function, you must first press the mai\
n power switch to the position “On” before 
plugging in the power cable.
Enabling p ower  m anagement [AUTO  p OWER OFF]
When  this  option  is  selected  you  can  enable  the  projector  to  automatically  turn  off  (at  the  selected  time:  5min., 
10min., 20min., 30min.) if there is no signal received by any input.
Enabling h igh Speed Fan  m ode [F AN   mODE]
This option allows you to select three modes for fan speed: Auto mode, H\
igh speed mode, and High Altitude mode.
A UTO   .....................
The built-in fans automatically run at a variable speed according to the\
 internal temperature.
H
IGH
 
......................
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 approximate-
ly 5500 feet/1600 meters or higher.
When you wish to cool down the temperature inside the projector quickly,\
 select [ H IGH].
NOTE: 
•
  It is recommended that you select High speed mode if you use the project\
or non-stop for consecutive days.
•
  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].
•
 
Your setting will not be affected even when [RESET] is done from the menu\
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6. Using On-Screen Menu
Selecting Default Source [ D EFAULT  S OURCE  S ELECT]
You can set the projector to default to any one of its inputs each time \
the projector is turned on.
L AST   ......................
Sets the projector to default to the previous or last active input each \
time the projector is turned on.
A
UTO
 
.....................
Searches for an active source in order of  C OMPUTER 1 → C OMPUTER 2 → HDMI → V IDEO  → S-V IDEO  
→ V IEWER  → C OMPUTER 1 and displays the first found source.
COMPUTER 1
  ........Displays the RGB source from the COMPUTER 1 IN connector every time the projector is turned on. 
COMPUTER 2  ........Displays the RGB source from the COMPUTER 2 IN connector every time the projector is turned on.
HDMI  .....................Displays the digital source from the HDMI IN connector every time the projector is turned on. 
VIDEO   ....................Displays the Video source from the VIDEO IN connector every time the projector is turned on.
S-VIDEO   ................Displays the Video source from the S-VIDEO IN connector every time the projector is turned on.
VIEWER  .................Displays slides or plays back movie files from the USB memory device every time the projector is turned 
on.
NETWORK   .............Displays a signal from LAN port (RJ-45) or the USB Wireless LAN Unit.
Selecting Signal Format [ S IGNAL  S ELECT]
COMPUTER  1/2 
Allows you to set [ C OMPUTER  1] and [C OMPUTER  2] to automatically detect an incoming RGB or component 
source  such  as  a  computer  or  DVD  player.  However  there  may  be  some  RGB  and  component  signals  that  the 
projector is unable to detect. In this case, select [RGB].
Selecting [C OLOR  S YSTE m]
This feature enables you to select video standards manually.
Normally  select  [AUTO].  Select  the  video  standard  from  the  pulldown  menu.  This  must  be  done  for  Video  and 
S-Video Connectors separately.
Setting h D m I [ h D m I SETTINGS]
Make the settings for video level and audio level when connecting HDMI e\
quipment such as a DVD player. 
VIDEO LEVEL  .........Select  [NORMAL]  to  disable  the  [ENHANCED]  feature  of  your  HDMI  equipment.  Select  [ENHANCED]  to 
improve image contrast and increase detail in the dark areas.
AUDIO SELECT   ......Select  [HDMI]  to  switch  the  HDMI  IN  digital  audio  signal  and  select  [COMPUTER  2]  to  switch  the  COM-
PUTER 2 input audio signal.
Setting m ONITOR OUT Connector [ OUT T ER m INAL]
This  option  allows  you  to  determine  which  RGB  or  component  source  is  output  from  the  MONITOR  OUT  and  the 
AUDIO OUT connectors during Standby mode.
L AST   ......................
The video and audio signal from the last COMPUTER 1 or COMPUTER 2 input will be output to the MONI-
TOR OUT connector.
C
OMPUTER
 1, 2
 
....
The video and audio signal from the COMPUTER 1 or COMPUTER 2 input will be output to the MONITOR 
OUT connector.