NEC P401w Projector User Manual
Here you can view all the pages of manual NEC P401w Projector User Manual. The NEC manuals for Projector are available online for free. You can easily download all the documents as PDF.
Page 111
![Page 111
99
5. Using On-Screen Menu
Sample image when the appropriate aspect ratio is automatically determined
P501X/P451X/PE501X
[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].
P451W/P401W
[Computer...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/54/92627/w300_nec-p401w-manual_d-110.png "Page 111
99
5. Using On-Screen Menu
Sample image when the appropriate aspect ratio is automatically determined
P501X/P451X/PE501X
[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].
P451W/P401W
[Computer...")
99 5. Using On-Screen Menu Sample image when the appropriate aspect ratio is automatically determined P501X/P451X/PE501X [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]. P451W/P401W [Computer...
Page 112
![Page 112
100
5. Using On-Screen Menu
[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 26)](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/54/92627/w300_nec-p401w-manual_d-111.png "Page 112
100
5. Using On-Screen Menu
[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 26)")
100 5. Using On-Screen Menu [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 26)
Page 113
![Page 113
101
5. Using On-Screen Menu
❻ Menu Descriptions & Functions [SETUP]
[GENERAL]
Correcting Keystone Distortion Manually [KEYSTONE]
You can correct horizontal or vertical keystone, pincushion, or cornerstone distortion manually.
NOTE:
• Some items are not available when one item is activated. Unavailable items are shown in grey.
• To change from one item to another item, reset the first item.
• Adjustment values will be overwritten. They will not be deleted even when the projector is turned off.
• Using...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/54/92627/w300_nec-p401w-manual_d-112.png "Page 113
101
5. Using On-Screen Menu
❻ Menu Descriptions & Functions [SETUP]
[GENERAL]
Correcting Keystone Distortion Manually [KEYSTONE]
You can correct horizontal or vertical keystone, pincushion, or cornerstone distortion manually.
NOTE:
• Some items are not available when one item is activated. Unavailable items are shown in grey.
• To change from one item to another item, reset the first item.
• Adjustment values will be overwritten. They will not be deleted even when the projector is turned off.
• Using...")
101 5. Using On-Screen Menu ❻ Menu Descriptions & Functions [SETUP] [GENERAL] Correcting Keystone Distortion Manually [KEYSTONE] You can correct horizontal or vertical keystone, pincushion, or cornerstone distortion manually. NOTE: • Some items are not available when one item is activated. Unavailable items are shown in grey. • To change from one item to another item, reset the first item. • Adjustment values will be overwritten. They will not be deleted even when the projector is turned off. • Using...
Page 114
![Page 114
102
5. Using On-Screen Menu
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], [NORMAL] and [ECO] modes.
(→ page 30)](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/54/92627/w300_nec-p401w-manual_d-113.png "Page 114
102
5. Using On-Screen Menu
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], [NORMAL] and [ECO] modes.
(→ page 30)")
102 5. Using On-Screen Menu 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], [NORMAL] and [ECO] modes. (→ page 30)
Page 115
![Page 115
103
5. Using On-Screen Menu
Setting Closed Caption [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,...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/54/92627/w300_nec-p401w-manual_d-114.png "Page 115
103
5. Using On-Screen Menu
Setting Closed Caption [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,...")
103 5. Using On-Screen Menu Setting Closed Caption [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,...
Page 116
![Page 116
104
5. Using On-Screen Menu
Turning ON/OFF Control ID [ID DISPLAY]
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�
Turning On / Off Eco Message [ECO MESSAGE]
This option turns on or off the following messages when the projector is turned on.
The Eco Message prompts the user to save energy. When [OFF] is selected for [ECO MODE], you will get a message
to prompt you to select [AUTO ECO], [NORMAL], or...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/54/92627/w300_nec-p401w-manual_d-115.png "Page 116
104
5. Using On-Screen Menu
Turning ON/OFF Control ID [ID DISPLAY]
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�
Turning On / Off Eco Message [ECO MESSAGE]
This option turns on or off the following messages when the projector is turned on.
The Eco Message prompts the user to save energy. When [OFF] is selected for [ECO MODE], you will get a message
to prompt you to select [AUTO ECO], [NORMAL], or...")
104 5. Using On-Screen Menu Turning ON/OFF Control ID [ID DISPLAY] 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� Turning On / Off Eco Message [ECO MESSAGE] This option turns on or off the following messages when the projector is turned on. The Eco Message prompts the user to save energy. When [OFF] is selected for [ECO MODE], you will get a message to prompt you to select [AUTO ECO], [NORMAL], or...
Page 117
![Page 117
105
5. Using On-Screen Menu
[INSTALLATION]
Selecting Projector Orientation [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
Disabling the Cabinet 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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/54/92627/w300_nec-p401w-manual_d-116.png "Page 117
105
5. Using On-Screen Menu
[INSTALLATION]
Selecting Projector Orientation [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
Disabling the Cabinet 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...")
105 5. Using On-Screen Menu [INSTALLATION] Selecting Projector Orientation [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 Disabling the Cabinet 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...
Page 118
![Page 118
106
5. Using On-Screen Menu
Selecting Communication Speed [COMMUNICATION SPEED]
This feature sets the baud rate of the PC Control port (D-Sub 9P). 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 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.
Turning...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/54/92627/w300_nec-p401w-manual_d-117.png "Page 118
106
5. Using On-Screen Menu
Selecting Communication Speed [COMMUNICATION SPEED]
This feature sets the baud rate of the PC Control port (D-Sub 9P). 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 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.
Turning...")
106 5. Using On-Screen Menu Selecting Communication Speed [COMMUNICATION SPEED] This feature sets the baud rate of the PC Control port (D-Sub 9P). 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 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. Turning...
Page 119
![Page 119
107
5. Using On-Screen Menu
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 down or removed.
• Accidentally pressing any one of the buttons of the remote control will clear currently specified
ID with batteries removed.
Using
Test Pattern [TEST PATTERN]
Displays the test pattern to check for image distortion at the time of the projector setup. Press the ENTER button to...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/54/92627/w300_nec-p401w-manual_d-118.png "Page 119
107
5. Using On-Screen Menu
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 down or removed.
• Accidentally pressing any one of the buttons of the remote control will clear currently specified
ID with batteries removed.
Using
Test Pattern [TEST PATTERN]
Displays the test pattern to check for image distortion at the time of the projector setup. Press the ENTER button to...")
107 5. Using On-Screen Menu 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 down or removed. • Accidentally pressing any one of the buttons of the remote control will clear currently specified ID with batteries removed. Using Test Pattern [TEST PATTERN] Displays the test pattern to check for image distortion at the time of the projector setup. Press the ENTER button to...
Page 120
![Page 120
108
5. Using On-Screen Menu
NOTE:
• It is recommended that you select High speed mode if you use the projector non-stop for consecutive days.
• Set [FAN MODE] to [HIGH ALTITUDE] when using the projector at altitudes approximately 5500 feet/1700 meters or higher.
• Using the projector at altitudes approximately 5500 feet/1700 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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/54/92627/w300_nec-p401w-manual_d-119.png "Page 120
108
5. Using On-Screen Menu
NOTE:
• It is recommended that you select High speed mode if you use the projector non-stop for consecutive days.
• Set [FAN MODE] to [HIGH ALTITUDE] when using the projector at altitudes approximately 5500 feet/1700 meters or higher.
• Using the projector at altitudes approximately 5500 feet/1700 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...")
108 5. Using On-Screen Menu NOTE: • It is recommended that you select High speed mode if you use the projector non-stop for consecutive days. • Set [FAN MODE] to [HIGH ALTITUDE] when using the projector at altitudes approximately 5500 feet/1700 meters or higher. • Using the projector at altitudes approximately 5500 feet/1700 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...