NEC P350w Projector User Manual

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 Menu Descriptions & Functions [ADJUST]
[PICTURE]
[PRESET]
This	function	allows	you	to	select	optimized	settings	for	your	projected	image.
You	can	adjust	neutral	tint	for	yellow,	cyan	or	magenta.	
There	are	seven	 factory	 presets	 optimized	 for	various	 types	of	images. 	You	 can	also	 use	[DETAIL	 SETTINGS]	 to	set	
user	adjustable	settings	to	customize	each	gamma	or	color.
Your	settings	can	be	stored	in	[PRESET	1]	to	[PRESET	7].
HIGH-BRIGHT ��������Recommended for use in a brightly lit room�
PRESENTATION  �����Recommended for making a presentation using a PowerPoint file�
VIDEO ��������������������Recommended for typical TV program viewing�
MOVIE  �������������������Recommended for movies�
GRAPHIC ���������������Recommended for graphics�
sRGB  ���������������������Standard color values
DICOM SIM�  ����������Recommended for DICOM simulation format�
NOTE:	
•	 The	[DICOM	SIM.]	option	is	for	training/reference	only	and	should	not	be	used	for	actual	diagnosis.
•	 DICOM	 stands	for	Digital	 Imaging	 and	Communications	 in	Medicine.	 It	is	 a	standard	 developed	 by	the	 American	 College	of	Radiol-
ogy	(ACR)	and	the	National	Electrical	Manufacturers	Association	(NEMA).	
	 The	standard	specifies	how	digital	image	data	can	be	moved	from	system	to	system.	
[DETAIL SETTINGS] 
						

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[GENERAL]
Storing Your Customized Settings [REFERENCE]
This	function	allows	you	to	store	your	customized	settings	in	[PRESET	1]	to	[PRESET	7].
First,	select	 a	base	 preset	 mode	from	[REFERENCE],	 then	set	[GAMMA	 CORRECTION]	 and	[COLOR	 TEMPERA-
TURE].	
HIGH-BRIGHT ��������Recommended for use in a brightly lit room�
PRESENTATION  �����Recommended for making a presentation using a PowerPoint file�
VIDEO ��������������������Recommended for typical TV program viewing�
MOVIE  �������������������Recommended for movies�
GRAPHIC ���������������Recommended for graphics�
sRGB  ���������������������Standard color values�
DICOM SIM�  ����������Recommended for DICOM simulation format�
Selecting Gamma Correction Mode [GAMMA CORRECTION]
Each	mode	is	recommended	for:
DYNAMIC ��������������Creates a high-contrast picture�
NATURAL ���������������Natural reproduction of the picture�
BLACK DETAIL  �������Emphasizes detail in dark areas of the picture�
NOTE:	This	function	is	not	available	when	[DICOM	SIM.]	is	selected	for	[DETAIL	SETTINGS].
Selecting Screen Size for DICOM SIM [SCREEN SIZE]
This	function	will	perform	gamma	correction	appropriate	for	the	screen	size.
LARGE  �������������������For screen size of 150"
MEDIUM
  ����������������For screen size of 100"
SMALL
  �������������������For screen size of 50"
NOTE:	This	function	is	available	only	when	[DICOM	SIM.]	is	selected	for	[DETAIL	SETTINGS].
Adjusting Color Temperature [COLOR TEMPERATURE]
This	option	allows	you	to	select	the	color	temperature	of	your	choice.
NOTE:	When	[PRESENTATION]	or	[HIGH-BRIGHT]	is	selected	in	[REFERENCE],	this	function	is	not	available.
Adjusting Brightness and Contrast [DYNAMIC CONTRAST]
This	function	allows	you	to	adjust	the	contrast	ratio	optically	using	the	built-in	iris.
To	increase	the	contrast	ratio,	select	[ON].
Selecting Still Image Mode or Movie Mode [IMAGE MODE]
This	function	allows	you	to	select	the	still	image	mode	or	the	movie	mode.
STILL  ���������������������This mode is for a still image�
MOVIE  �������������������This mode is for a movie�
NOTE:	This	function	is	available	only	when	[HIGH-BRIGHT]	is	selected	for	[REFERENCE].
Adjusting White Balance [WHITE BALANCE]
This	 allows	 you	to	adjust	 the	white	 balance. 	Contrast	 for	each	 color	(RGB)	 to	adjust	 the	white	 level	of	the	 screen; 	
Brightness	for	each	color	(RGB)	is	used	to	adjust	the	black	level	of	the	screen. 
						

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[CONTRAST]
Adjusts	the	intensity	of	the	image	according	to	the	incoming	signal.
[BRIGHTNESS]
Adjusts	the	brightness	level	or	the	back	raster	intensity.
[SHARPNESS]
Controls	the	detail	of	the	image.
[COLOR]
Increases	or	decreases	the	color	saturation	level.
[HUE]
Varies	the	color	level	from	+/−	green	to	+/−	blue.	The	red	level	is	used	as	reference.
Input	signalCONTRAST BRIGHTNESS SHARPNESS COLORHUE
COMPUTER/HDMI	(RGB)YesYesYes NoNo
COMPUTER/HDMI	(COMPONENT)YesYesYesYesYes
VIDEO/S-VIDEO/COMPONENT YesYesYesYesYes
VIEWER/NETWORK/USB	DISPLAYYesYesYes NoNo
Yes	=	Adjustable,	No	=	Not	adjustable
[RESET]
The	settings	 and	adjustments	 for	[PICTURE]	 will	be	returned	 to	the	 factory	 settings	 with	the	exception	 of	the	 following; 	
Preset	numbers	and	[REFERENCE]	within	the	[PRESET]	screen.
The	settings	 and	adjustments	 under	[DETAIL	 SETTINGS]	 within	the	[PRESET]	 screen	that	are	not	currently	 selected	
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[IMAGE OPTIONS]
Adjusting Clock and Phase [CLOCK/PHASE]
This	allows	you	to	manually	adjust	CLOCK	and	PHASE.
CLOCK �������������������Use this item to fine tune the computer image or to remove any vertical banding that might appear � This 
function adjusts the clock frequencies that eliminate the horizontal ban\
ding in the image�
This adjustment may be necessary when you connect your computer for the first time�
PHASE �������������������Use  this  item  to  adjust  the  clock  phase  or  to  reduce  video  noise,  dot  interference  or  cross  talk�  (This  is 
evident when part of your image appears to be shimmering�)
Use [PHASE] only after the [CLOCK] is complete�
NOTE:	The	[CLOCK]	and	[PHASE]	items	are	available	for	RGB	signals	only. 
						

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Adjusting Horizontal/Vertical Position [HORIZONTAL/VERTICAL]
Adjusts	the	image	location	horizontally	and	vertically.
NOTE:	The	[HORIZONTAL]	and	[VERTICAL]	items	are	not	available	for	VIDEO,	S-VIDEO,	HDMI,	VIEWER,	NETWORK,	and	USB	
DISPLAY.
-	 An	image	can	be	distorted	during	the	adjustment	of	[CLOCK]	and	[PHASE].	This	is	not	malfunction.
-	 The	 adjustments	 for	[CLOCK],	 [PHASE],	[HORIZONTAL],	 and	[VERTICAL]	 will	be	stored	 in	memory	 for	the	
current	 signal.	The	 next	 time	 you	project	 the	signal	 with	the	same	 resolution,	 horizontal	and	vertical	 frequency,	
its	adjustments	will	be	called	up	and	applied.
	 To	delete	 adjustments	 stored	in	memory,	 from	the	menu,	 you	select	 [RESET]	→	[CURRENT	 SIGNAL]	or	[ALL	
DATA]	and	reset	the	adjustments.
Selecting Overscan Percentage [OVERSCAN]
Select	overscan	percentage	(0%,	5%	and	10%)	for	signal.
Projected image
Overscaned by 10%
NOTE:	
•	 The	[0[%]]	cannot	be	selected	when	VIDEO	and	S-VIDEO	signals	are	used.
•	 The	[OVERSCAN]	item	is	not	available:
	 •		 when	[NATIVE]	is	selected	for	[ASPECT	RATIO].
	 •		when	[VIEWER],	[NETWORK],	or	[USB	DISPLAY]	is	selected	for	[SOURCE] 
						

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Selecting Aspect Ratio [ASPECT RATIO]
The	term	“aspect	ratio” 	refers	to	the	ratio	of	width	to	height	of	a	projected	image.
The	projector	automatically	determines	the	incoming	signal	and	displays	it	in	its	appropriate	aspect	ratio.
•	This	table	shows	typical	resolutions	and	aspect	ratios	that	most	computers	support.
ResolutionAspect	RatioVGA	 640	×	480	 4:3
SVGA	 800	×	600	 4:3
XGA	 1024	×	768	 4:3
WXGA	 1280	×	768	 15:9
WXGA	 1280	×	800	 16:10
WXGA+	 1440	×	900	 16:10
SXGA	 1280	×	1024	 5:4
SXGA+	 1400	×	1050	 4:3
UXGA	 1600	×	1200	 4:3
OptionsFunction
AUTO
The	 projector	 will	automatically	 determine	the	incoming	 signal	and	display	 it	in	 its	 aspect	
ratio. 	(→ next	page)
The	projector	 may	erroneously	 determine	the	aspect	 ratio	depending	 on	its	signal. 	If	 this	
occurs,	select	the	appropriate	aspect	ratio	from	the	following.4:3The	image	is	displayed	in	4:3	aspect	ratio.16:9The	image	is	displayed	in	16:9	aspect	ratio.15:9The	image	is	displayed	in	15:9	aspect	ratio.16:10The	image	is	displayed	in	16:10	aspect	ratio.WIDE	ZOOM
(P420X/P350X)
The	image	is	stretched	left	and	right. 	
Parts	of	the	 displayed	 image	are	cropped	 at	the	 left	and	 right	 edges	 and	therefore	 not	
visible.
LETTERBOX
(P350W)The	 image	 of	a	letterbox 	signal 	is	 stretched 	equally 	in	 the	 horizontal 	and	 vertical 	directions	
to	 fit	the	 screen. 	Parts	 of	the	 displayed	 image	are	cropped	 at	the	 top	and	 bottom	 edges	
and	therefore	not	visible.NATIVEThe	projector	 displays	the	current	 image	in	its	 true	 resolution	 when	the	incoming	 computer	
signal	has	a	lower	resolution	than	the	projector’s	native	resolution.
[Example 1]	When	 the	incoming	 sig-
nal	with	 the	resolution	 of	800	 ×	600	 is	
displayed	on	the	P420X/P350X:
[Example 2]	When	 the	incoming	 sig-
nal	with	 the	resolution	 of	800	 ×	600	 is	
displayed	on	the	P350W:
NOTE:
•	 When	a	non-computer	signal	is	displayed,	the	[NATIVE]	is	not	available.
•	 When	 a	signal 	with	 a	higher 	resolution 	than	 the	projector’s 	native 	resolution 	is	 displayed, 	[NATIVE]	
is	not	available. 
						

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Sample image when the appropriate aspect ratio is automatically determined
P420X/P350X
[Computer	signal]
Aspect	ratio	of	incoming	signal4:35:416:9 15:916:10
Sample	image	when	the	appro-priate	 aspect	 ratio	is	automati-cally	determined
[Video	signal]
Aspect	ratio	of	incoming	signal4:3 Letterbox Squeeze
Sample	image	when	the	as-pect	 ratio	 is	automatically	 de-
termined
NOTE:	 To	display	 a	squeezed	 signal	prop-erly,	select	[16:9]	or	[WIDE	ZOOM].
P350W
[Computer	signal]
Aspect	ratio	of	incoming	signal4:3 5:416:9 15:916:10
Sample	image	when	the	appro-priate	 aspect	 ratio	is	automati-cally	determined
[Video	signal]
Aspect	ratio	of	incoming	signal4:3 Letterbox Squeeze
Sample	image	when	the	as-pect	 ratio	 is	automatically	 de-
termined
NOTE:	 To	display	 a	letterbox	 signal	prop-erly,	select	[LETTERBOX].NOTE:	 To	display	 a	squeezed	 signal	prop-erly,	select	[16:9].
TIP:
•	 Image	position	can	be	adjusted	vertically	using	[POSITION]	when	the	[16:9],	[15:9],	or	[16:10]	aspect	ratios	are	selected.
•	 The	 term	“letterbox”	 refers	to	a	more	 landscape-oriented	 image	when	compared	 to	a	4:3	 image,	 which	is	the	 standard	 aspect	
ratio	for	a	vide	source.
	 The	letterbox	signal	has	aspect	ratios	with	the	vista	size	“1.85:1”	or	cinema	scope	size	“2.35:1”	for	movie	film.
•	 The	term	“squeeze”	refers	to	the	compressed	image	of	which	aspect	ratio	is	converted	from	16:9	to	4:3.
Adjusting the Vertical Position of Image [POSITION] (not available on P350W)
(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.
  
						

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[AUDIO]
Turning Up or Down Sound
Adjusts	the	volume	of	the	projector	speaker	and	AUDIO	OUT	(Stereo	Mini	Jack).
TIP:
•	 When	no	menus	 appear,	 the	◀	and	▶	buttons	 on	the	 projector	 cabinet	and	the	VOL.	 +/−	buttons	 on	the	 remote	 control	work	as	
a	volume	control.	(→	page	24) 
						

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 Menu Descriptions & Functions [SETUP]
[GENERAL]
Correcting Vertical Keystone Distortion Manually [KEYSTONE]
You	can	correct	vertical	distortion	manually.	(→	page	22)
TIP:	When	this	option	is	highlighted,	pressing	the	ENTER	button	will	display	its	slide	bar	for	adjustment.
Saving Vertical Keystone Correction [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. 
						

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Using the Wall Color Correction [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.
Setting Eco Mode [ECO MODE]
The	ECO	MODE	increases	lamp	life,	while	lowering	power	consumption	and	cutting	down	on	CO2	emissions.	
Four	brightness	modes	of	the	lamp	can	be	selected: 	[OFF],	[AUTO	ECO],	[ECO1]	and	[ECO2]	modes.	
(→	page	28)