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	together.
•		 Dispose	of	used	batteries	according	to	your	local	regulations.
Operating Range for Wireless Remote Control
30°
30°
30° 30° 30°
30° 30° 30°
22	feet/7	m
22	feet/7	mRemote sensor on projector cabinet
Remote control
22	feet/7	m
22	feet/7	m
•	 The	
infrared	 signal	operates	 by	line-of-sight	 up	to	a	distance	 of	about	 22	feet/7	 m	and	 within	 a	60-degree	 angle	of	
the	remote	sensor	on	the	projector	cabinet.
•	 The	 projector	 will	not	 respond	 if	there	 are	objects	 between	 the	remote	 control	and	the	sensor,	 or	if	strong	 light	falls	
on	the	sensor. 	Weak	batteries	will	also	prevent	the	remote	control	from	properly	operating	the	projector.
1Press	 firmly	and	slide	 the	battery	
cover	off.
2Install 	new 	batteries 	(AAA). 	Ensure	
that 	you 	have 	the 	batteries’ 	polarity	
(+/−)	aligned	correctly.
Battery Installation
3Slip	 the	cover	 back	over	the	bat-
teries	 until	it	snaps	 into	place. 	Do	
not	 mix	 different	 types	of	batteries	
or	new	and	old	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,	or	sound	 from	the	computer	 over	the	USB	 cable*	 or	the	 wired/wireless	
network. 	The	computer	cable	(VGA)	is	not	required. 	(→	page	40, 173)
*	 Streaming	movies	cannot	be	played	 with	USB	 Display	 connection. 	Only	
USB	Display	function	is	supported	by	PE501X. 	
•	 This	software	 program	can	be	used	 to	control	 the	power	 ON/OFF	 and	source	
selection	of	the	projector	from	your	computer.
•	 The	 Geometric	 Correction	Tool	(GCT)	 and	audio	 function	 allows	you	to	cor-
rect	 distortion	 of	images	 projected	 on	a	curved	 wall.	(→	page	180)	 The	 GCT	
function	is	not	available	for	streaming	video.
Image	Express	Utility	Lite	for	
Mac	OS
•	 This	 is	a	software	 program	used	to	project	 your	computer's	 screen	over	the	
wired/wireless	 network.	The	 computer	 cable	(VGA)	 is	not	 required. 	(→	page	
40, 179)	
•	 This	 software	 program	can	be	used	 to	control	 the	power	 ON/OFF	 and	source	
selection	of	the	projector	from	your	computer. 	
*	 “Audio	transmission”, 	“USB 	Display”, 	and 	“GCT” 	functions 	are 	not 	supported	
by	Mac. 	
*	 Image	Express	Utility	Lite	for	Mac	OS	is	not	supported	by	PE501X. 	
Image	Express	Utility	2.0
(Windows	only)
•	 This	is 	a 	software 	program 	used 	to 	send 	the 	screens 	of 	your 	personal 	comput-
ers	to	the	projector	via	wired/wireless	LAN	(Meeting	mode).
	 Projected	images	can	be	transferred	and	saved	to	personal	computers.
	 When	 “Meeting	 Mode”	is	 used,	 projected	 images	can	be	sent	 and	saved	 to	
the	personal	 computers. 	Images	 can	be	sent	 from	 a	personal	 computer	 to	
not	only	 one	projector	 but	also	 to	two	 or	more	 projectors	 at	the	 same	 time.	
(→	page	182)
Desktop	Control	Utility	1.0
(Windows	only)
•	 This	 is	a	software	 program	used	to	operate	 the	desktop	 screen	of	a	personal	
computer	 at	a	remote	 location	 by	using	 a	projector	 via	wired/wireless	 LAN.	
(→	page	193)
•	 Desktop	Control	Utility	1.0	is	not	supported	by	PE501X.
PC	Control	Utility	Pro	4
PC	Control	Utility	Pro	5	(for	Mac	
OS)
This	 is	a	software	 program	used	to	operate	 the	projector	 from	the	computer	
when	 the	computer	 and	the	projector	 are	connected	 with	LAN	 (wired	 or	wire-
less). 	(→	page	202)
•	 PC	Control	Utility	Pro	4	can	be	used	with	a	serial	connection.
•	 PC	Control	Utility	Pro	5	(for	Mac	OS)	is	not	supported	by	PE501X.
NOTE:
•	 Image	Express	Utility	Lite	does	not	support	"Meeting	Mode"	in	Image	Express	Utility	2.0	included	with	our	other	models.
Download	service
For	the	update	information	about	these	software	programs,	visit	our	website:
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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
Windows	Vista	Ultimate
Windows	Vista	Enterprise
Windows	XP	Home	Edition	(32-bit	version)	Service	Pack	3	or	later
Windows	XP	Professional	(32-bit	version)	Service	Pack	3	or	later
•	 Windows	power-saving	function	is	not	supported.
•	 To	use	the	audio	 transfer	 capability,	 Windows	8/Windows	 7/Windows	Vista	
Service	Pack	1	or	later	is	required.
Processor•	 Windows	8/Windows	7/Windows	 Vista
Pentium	M	1.2	GHz	equivalent	or	higher	required
Dual	core	1.5	GHz	or	higher	recommended
•	 Windows	XP
Pentium	M	1.0	GHz	equivalent	or	higher	required
Dual	core	1.0	GHz	or	higher	recommended
Memory•	 Windows	8/Windows	7/Windows	Vista
512	MB	or	more	required
1	GB	or	more	recommended
•	 Windows	XP
256	MB	or	more	required
512	MB	or	more	recommended
*	More	 memory	 may	be	required	 to	run	 additional	 applications	 simultane-
ously.
Graphic	processor	•	 Windows	8/Windows	7/Windows	 Vista
The	“Graphics” 	score	 3.0	or	more	 of	“Windows	 Experience	 Index”	recom-
mended.
Network	environmentTCP/IP-compatible	wired	LAN	or	wireless	LAN
*	 Use	a	wireless	LAN	unit	complying	with	the	 Wi-Fi	standard.
*	 Audio	transfer	capability	requires	3	Mbps	or	more	throughput.
Resolution•	 Windows	8/Windows	7/Windows	Vista	
SVGA	(800	×	600)	or	higher	required
XGA	(1024	×	768)	recommended	
•	 Windows	XP	
VGA	(640	×	480)	or	higher	required
XGA	(1024	×	768)	recommended
1024	dots	×	768	 lines	 -	1280	 dots	×	800	 lines	 recommended	 (P451W/
P401W)
Screen	ColorsHigh	Color	(15	bits,	16	bits)
True	Color	(24	bits,	32	bits)	(recommended)
•	 256	or	fewer	colors	are	not	supported. 
						

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[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	Ethernet	adapter
“Easy	Connection” 	supports	only	wireless	LAN.
Supported	ResolutionSVGA	(800	×	600)	or	higher	required
XGA	(1024	×	768)	recommended
(1024	×	768	–	1280	×	800	recommended	for	P451W/P401W)
Supported	Screen	Colors16.70	million	colors	required 
						

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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 (→ page 26)
- Turning up or down volume (→ page 26)
 
Step 6
•	 Making	a	presentation
 
Step 7
•	 Turning	off	the	projector	(→	page	27)
 
Step 8
•	 After	use	(→	page	28)
2. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) 
						

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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 cable (VGA).
2.	 Connect	the	supplied	power	cord	to	the	projector.
	 First	connect	 the	supplied	 power	cord’s	three-pin	 plug	to	the	 AC	IN	of	the	 projector,	 and	then	 connect	 the	other	
plug of the supplied power cord in the wall outlet.
 The projector’s power indicator will flash for a few seconds and then will light orange* (standby mode).
 The STATUS indicator will also light green*.
	 *		 This	 will	apply	 for	both	 indicators	 when	[NORMAL]	 is	selected	 for	[STANDBY	 MODE].	See	 the	Power	 Indicator	
section.(→ page 206) 
COMPUTER IN
Make	sure	that	the	prongs	are	fully	inserted	into	
both	the	AC	IN	and	the	wall	outlet.
→ To wall outlet
 CAUTION:
Parts	of	the	 projector	 may	become	 temporarily	 heated	if	the	 projector	 is	turned	 off	with	 the	POWER	 button	or	if	the	
AC	power	supply	is	disconnected	during	normal	projector	operation.
Use	caution	when	picking	up	the	projector. 
						

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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 	that 	the 	[SECURITY] 	feature 	is 	turned 	on.	
(→	page	33)
•	 When	 the	ECO	 message 	is	 displayed, 	it	 means 	that	 [ON]	 is	
selected	for	[ECO	MESSAGE].	(→	page	104)
•	 Pressing	 buttons	such	as	power	 button	 and	MENU	 button	 will	
make	sound. 	To 	turn 	off 	the 	beep 	sound, 	select 	[OFF] 	for 	[BEEP]	
from	the	menu.	(→	page	109)
  After you turn on your projector, ensure that the computer 
or  video  source  is  turned  on  and  that  the  lens  cover  is 
open.
NOTE:	 When	no	input	 signal	 is	present,	 the	no-signal	 guidance	is	
displayed	(factory	menu	setting).
(→	page	206) 
						

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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	
operation.
If	you	want,	you	can	select	the	menu	language	later.
(→	[LANGUAGE]	on	page	89 and 103)
NOTE:	
•	 When	turning	off	the	power	supply	and	then	back	on	by	using	a	power	strip	or	breaker.
	 Allow	a	minimum	of	1	second	between	turning	off	the	main	power	supply	and	turning	it	back	on	again.
	 Failing	to	do	so	could	result	in	no	power	to	the	projector.	(There	will	be	no	stand-by	LED)	
	 Should	this	happen,	unplug	the	power	cord	and	plug	it	in	again.	Turn	on	the	main	power.
•	 If	one	of	the	following	things	happens,	the	projector	will	not	turn	on.
-	 If	 the	internal	 temperature	 of	the	 projector	 is	too	 high,	 the	projector	 detects	abnormal	 high	temperature.	 In	this	 condition	 the	
projector	will	not	turn	 on	to	protect	 the	internal	 system.	 If	this	 happens,	 wait	for	the	 projector’s	 internal	components	 to	cool	
down.
-	 When	the	lamp	reaches	its	end	of	usable	life,	the	projector	will	not	turn 	on.	If	this	happens,	replace	the	lamp.
-	 If	the	STATUS	 indicator	 lights	orange	 with	the	power	 button	 pressed,	 it	means	 that	the	[CONTROL	 PANEL	LOCK]	is	turned	 on.	
Cancel	the	lock	by	turning	it	off.	(→	page	105)
-	 If	the	lamp	fails	to	light,	and	if	the	STATUS	indicator	flashes	on	and	off	in	a	cycle	of	six	times,	wait	a	full	minute	and	then	turn	
on	the	power.
•	 While	the	POWER	indicator	is	blinking	blue	in	short	cycles,	the	power	cannot	be	turned	off	by	using	the	power	button.
•	 Immediately	 after	turning	 on	the	 projector,	 screen	flicker	may	occur.	 This	is	normal.	 Wait	3	to	 5	minutes	 until	the	lamp	 lighting	 is	
stabilized.
•	 When	the	projector	is	turned	on,	it	may	take	some	time	before	the	lamp	light	becomes	bright.
•	 If	you	turn	 on	the	 projector	 immediately	 after	the	lamp	 is	turned	 off	or	when	 the	temperature	 is	high,	 the	fans	 run	without	 display-
ing	an	image	for	some	time	and	then	the	projector	will	display	the	image. 
						

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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	can	 press	 the	SOURCE	
button	a	few	times	to	select	the	input	source.
•	 The	 Viewer	and	Network	sources	are	not	supported	by	PE501X.
TIP:	If	no	input	signal	is	present,	the	input	will	be	skipped.
Using	the	Remote	Control
Press	any	one	 of	the	 COMPUTER	 1,	HDMI,	 VIDEO,	 S-VIDEO,	 VIEWER,	
NETWORK,	or	USB	DISPLAY	buttons.
NOTE:	The	HDMI	 button	 on	the	 remote	 control	 will	toggle	 between	 “HDMI1”	 and	
“HDMI2”.
[P501X/P451X/P451W/P401W]
[PE501X] 
						

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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	button.
 The [DEFAULT SOURCE SELECT] screen will be displayed.
 (→ page 111)
5. Select	a	source	as	the	default	source, 	and	press	the	ENTER	button.
6.	 Press	the	EXIT	button	a	few	times	to	close	the	menu.
7. Restart the projector.
  The source you selected in step 5 will be projected.
NOTE:	 Even	when	 [AUTO]	 is	turned	 on,	the	[NETWORK]	 will	not	be	automatically	
selected.	To	set	your	network	as	the	default	source,	select	[NETWORK].
TIP:	
•	 When	 the	projector	 is	in	 Standby	 mode,	applying	 a	computer	 signal	from	a	
computer	 connected	 to	the	 COMPUTER	 IN	input	 will	power	 on	the	 projector	
and	simultaneously	project	the	computer’s	image.
	 ([AUTO	POWER	ON(COMP.)]	→	page	111)
•	 On	 Windows	 7,	a	combination	 of	the	 Windows	 and	P	keys	 allows	 you	to	set	 up	
external	display	easily	and	quickly.
[P501X/P451X/P451W/P401W]
[PE501X]