NEC P401w Projector User Manual

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1. Introduction
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	short,	heat,	or	take	apart	batteries.
•	 Do	not	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...

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1. Introduction
❺ Operating Environment for Software Included on CD-ROM
Names	and	Features	of	Bundled	Software	Programs
Name	of	software	programFeatures
Virtual	Remote	Tool
(Windows	only)
This	is	a	software	 program	used	to	control	 the	power	 ON/OFF	 and	source	 selec-
tion	of	the	 projector	 from	your	computer	 by	using	 the	supplied	 computer	 cable	
(VGA)	and	others. 	(→	page	168)
Image	Express	Utility	Lite•	 This	is	a	software	 program	used	to	project	 your	computer’s	 screen,	streaming	
movie,...

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1. Introduction
Operating Environment
The	following	 is	the	 operating	 environment	 for	Image	 Express	 Utility	Lite.	For	 the	operating	 environment	 of	other	 soft-
ware	program,	refer	to	the	help	function	of	each	software	program.
[Windows]
Supported	OSWindows	8	(Core	Edition)
Windows	8	Pro
Windows	8	Enterprise
Windows	7	Home	Basic
Windows	7	Home	Premium
Windows	7	Professional
Windows	7	Ultimate
Windows	7	Enterprise
Windows	 Vista	Home	Basic
Windows	Vista	Home	Premium
Windows	Vista	Business...

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1. Introduction
[Mac]
Supported	OSMac	OS	X	v10.6,	v10.7,	v10.8
Processor	(CPU)Intel®	Core™	Duo	processor	1.5	GHz	or	higher	required
Intel®	Core™	2	Duo	processor	1.6	GHz	or	higher	recommended
*	 PowerPC®	is	not	supported
Memory512	MB	or	higher	required
Network	environmentWired	or	wireless	LAN	required	that	supports	TCP/IP
*	 The	following	 LAN	adapters	 are	verified	 to	work	 with	Image	 Express	 Utility	
Lite:
•	 Wired	LAN	adapter	built	into	Mac
•	 Wireless	LAN	adapter	built	into	Mac
•	 Apple	USB...

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This	section	describes	how	to	turn	on	the	projector	and	to	project	a	picture	onto	the	screen.
❶ Flow of Projecting an Image
Step 1
•	 Connecting	your	computer	/	Connecting	the	power	cord	(→	page	14)
 
Step 2 
•	 Turning	on	the	projector	(→	page	15)
 
Step 3 
•	 Selecting	a	source	(→	page	17)
 
Step 4
•	 Adjusting	the	picture	size	and	position	(→	page	19)
•	 Correcting	keystone	distortion	[KEYSTONE]	(→	page	24)
 
Step 5
•	 Adjusting	a	picture	and	sound
- Optimizing a computer signal automatically (→...

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2. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)
❷ Connecting Your Computer/Connecting the Power Cord
1.	 Connect	your	computer	to	the	projector.
 This  section  will  show  you  a  basic  connection  to  a  computer.  For  information  about  other  connections,  see  “6. 
Installation	and	Connections” 	on	page	145.
	 Connect	the	computer	 cable	(VGA)	 between	 the	projector’s	 COMPUTER	 IN	connector	 and	the	computer’s	 port	
(mini D-Sub 15 Pin). Turn two thumb screws of both connectors to fix the computer...

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2. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)
StandbyBlinkingPower	On
Steady orange lightBlinking blue lightSteady blue light
❸ Turning on the Projector
1.	 Slide	the	lens	cover	to	the	left	to	uncover	the	lens.
2. Press the 	(POWER) button on the projector cabinet 
or the POWER ON button on the remote control. 
  The  POWER  indicator  will  turn  to  blue  and  the  projector 
will become ready to use.
TIP:	
•	 When 	the 	message	 “Projector 	is 	locked!	 Enter	your	password.”	
is 	displayed, 	it 	means...

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2. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)
Note on Startup screen (Menu Language Select screen)
When	you	first	 turn	 on	the	 projector,	 you	will	get	 the	Startup	 menu.	This	 menu	 gives	you	the	opportunity	 to	select	 one	
of	the	29	menu	languages.
To	select	a	menu	language, 	follow	these	steps:
1. Use  the ▲,  ▼, ◀  or  ▶	button	 to	select	 one	of	the	 29	
languages	from	the	menu.
2. Press the ENTER button to execute the selection.
After 	this 	has 	been 	done, 	you 	can 	proceed 	to 	the 	menu...

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2. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)
❹ Selecting a Source
Selecting the computer or video source
NOTE:	Turn	on	the	computer	or	video	source	equipment	connected	to	the	projector.
Detecting	the	Signal	Automatically
Press	the 	SOURCE 	button 	once. 	The 	projector 	will 	search 	for 	the 	available	
input	source	and	display	it. 	The	input	source	will	change	as	follows: 	
COMPUTER	→	HDMI1	→	HDMI2	→	VIDEO	→	 S-VIDEO	→	VIEWER	→ 
USB	DISPLAY	→	COMPUTER	→ ...
•	 With	 the	SOURCE	 screen	displayed,	 you...

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2. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)
Selecting	Default	Source	
You	can	set	a	source	 as	the	 default	 source	 so	that	 it	will	 be	displayed	
each	time	the	projector	is	turned	on.
1. Press the MENU button.
  The menu will be displayed.
2. Press the ▶	button	 twice	to	select	 [SETUP]	 and	press	 the	▼ but-
ton	or	the	ENTER	button	to	select	[GENERAL].
3. Press the ▶	button	four	times	to	select	[OPTIONS(2)].
4. Press the ▼	button	 five	times	 to	select	 [DEFAULT	 SOURCE	SE-
LECT]	and	press	the	ENTER...