NEC Projector M303WS User Manual

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Table of Contents
[3D] ........................................................................\
...............................................107
Setting	up	the	Projector	for	a	 Wired	LAN	Connection	[WIRED	LAN] ....................109
Setting	up	the	Projector	for	a	 Wireless	LAN	Connection	(with	the	optional	USB	
Wireless	LAN	Unit	equipped)	[WIRLESS	LAN] .....................................................110
❼
	Menu	Descriptions	&	Functions	[INFO.]  .....................................................................112
[USAGE	 TIME] ........................................................................\
..............................112
[SOURCE(1)]
  ........................................................................\
................................113
[SOURCE(2)]
  ........................................................................\
................................113
[WIRED	LAN] ........................................................................\
................................113
[WIRELESS	LAN]  ........................................................................\
.........................114
[VERSION(1)]
  ........................................................................\
...............................114
[VERSION(2)]
  ........................................................................\
...............................114
[OTHERS]
  ........................................................................\
.....................................115
❽
	Menu	Descriptions	&	Functions	[RESET]  ...................................................................116
Returning	to	Factory	Default	[RESET]  ..................................................................116
6. Installation and Connections  ..................................................................117
❶
	Setting	Up	the	Screen	and	the	Projector  ....................................................................117
Selecting	a	Location........................................................................\
...................... 117
Throw	Distance	and	Screen	Size ........................................................................\
..120
❷
	Making	Connections  ........................................................................\
...........................122
Connecting	 Your	Computer ........................................................................\
...........122
Connecting	an	External	Monitor  ........................................................................\
...124
Connecting	 Your	DVD	Player	or	Other	AV	Equipment ...........................................125
Connecting	Component	Input  ........................................................................\
.......126
Connecting	HDMI	Input........................................................................\
................. 127
Connecting	to	a	Wired	LAN ........................................................................\
..........128
Connecting	to	a	 Wireless	LAN ........................................................................\
......129
7. Maintenance  ........................................................................\
.............................132
❶
	Cleaning	the	Lens........................................................................\
............................... 132
❷
	Cleaning	the	Cabinet  ........................................................................\
..........................132
❸
	Replacing	the	Lamp........................................................................\
............................ 133
8. Appendix ........................................................................\
......................................136
❶
	 Troubleshooting  ........................................................................\
..................................136
Indicator	Messages ........................................................................\
.......................136
Common	Problems	&	Solutions  ........................................................................\
....137
If	there	is	no	picture,	or	the	picture	is	not	displayed	correctly. ...............................138
❷
	Specifications  ........................................................................\
.....................................139
❸
	Cabinet	Dimensions  ........................................................................\
...........................145
Attaching	the	Optional	Cable	Cover	(NP05CV)  ....................................................147
❹
	Pin	Assignments	of	D-Sub	COMPUTER	Input	 Terminal ............................................148
❺
	Compatible	Input	Signal	List  ........................................................................\
...............149
❻
	PC	Control	Codes	and	Cable	Connection  ..................................................................150
❼
	 Troubleshooting	Check	List ........................................................................\
.................151
❽
	 TCO	Certification ........................................................................\
................................153
❾
	REGISTER	 YOUR	PROJECTOR!	(for	residents	in	the	United	States,	Canada,	and	
Mexico) ........................................................................\
.........................................154 
						

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Projector
[M403W/M363W/M323W/M403X/M363X/M323X/M283X/M403H/M323H]Power cord
(US: 7N080236/7N080242)
(EU: 7N080022/7N080028)Soft case (24BS8391)
The M353WS/M303WS/M333XS do 
not come with a soft case.
[M353WS/M303WS/M333XS]
Power cord
(US: 7N080240/7N080243)
(EU: 7N080027/7N080029)
Computer cable (VGA)(7N520089) Remote control
(7N901052)Batteries (AAA × 2)
For North America only
Limited warranty
For customers in Europe: 
You will find our current valid Guarantee 
Policy on our Web Site: 
www.nec-display-solutions.com
•	 Important	Infomation	 
(For North America: 7N8N6051)  (For Other countries than North America: 7N8N6051 and 7N8N6061)•	 Quick	Setup	Guide	 (7N8N6071)/(7N8N6081)
NEC Projector CD-ROM
User’s manual (PDF) and the 
utility software
(7N952231)
1. Introduction
❶ What’s in the Box?
Make	sure	your	box	contains	everything	listed. 	If	any	pieces	are	missing,	contact	your	dealer.
Please	save	the	original	box	and	packing	materials	if	you	ever	need	to	ship	your	projector.
•	 In	this	manual,	M403W	is	explained	mainly.
•	 However,	the	appearance	 of	the	 projector	 is	slightly	 different	 between	 M403W,	M363W,	M323W,	M403X,	M363X,	
M323X,	M283X,	M403H,	and	M323H,	the	projector	cabinet	illustration	of	M403W,	M363W,	M323W,	M403X,	M363X,	
M323X,	M283X	is	used	for	explanations. 
						

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1. Introduction
❷ Introduction to the Projector
This	section	introduces	you	to	your	new	projector	and	describes	the	features	and	controls.
Congratulations on Your Purchase of the Projector
This	projector	 is	one	 of	the	 very	 best	projectors	 available	today.	The	 projector	 enables	you	to	project	 precise	 images	
up	to	300	 inches	 (150	inches	 for	short	 throw	 models)	 across	(measured	 diagonally)	 from	your	PC	or	Mac	 computer	
(desktop	or	notebook),	 VCR,	DVD	player,	or	document	camera.
You	can	use	the	projector	 on	a	tabletop	 or	cart,	 you	can	 use	the	projector	 to	project	 images	 from	behind	 the	screen,	
and	the	projector	can	be	permanently	mounted	on	a	ceiling*1.	 The	remote	control	can	be	used	wirelessly.
*1	 Do	not	attempt	to	mount	the	projector	on	a	ceiling	yourself.
	 The	 projector	 must	be	installed	 by	qualified	 technicians	 in	order	 to	ensure	 proper	operation	 and	reduce	 the	risk	
of	bodily	injury.
	 In	 addition,	 the	ceiling	 must	be	strong	 enough	 to	support	 the	projector	 and	the	installation	 must	be	in	accordance	
with	any	local	building	codes. 	Please	consult	your	dealer	for	more	information.
 
Features you’ll enjoy:
•	 0.15	W	(100-130	 V	AC)/0.32	W	(200-240	 V	AC)	in	standby	condition	with	energy	saving	technology
	 Selecting	[NORMAL]	for	[STANDBY	MODE]	from	the	menu	can	put	the	projector	in	power-saving	mode.
	 NORMAL: 	0.15W(100-130V	AC)/0.32W(200-240V	AC)
	 NETWORK	STANDBY: 	2.6W(100-130V	AC)/2.9W(200-240V	AC)
•	 Carbon	Meter	
	 This	feature	will	show	 energy-saving	 effect	in	terms	 of	CO2	emission	 reduction	 (kg)	when	 the	projector’s	 [ECO	
MODE]	is	set	to	[AUTO	ECO],	[NORMAL],	or	[ECO].
	 The	amount	 of	CO2	emission	 reduction	 will	be	displayed	 in	the	 confirmation	 message	at	the	 time	 of	power-off	 and	
in	the	INFO	of	the	on-screen	menu.
•	 Lamp	life	up	to	8000	hours
	 Using	 in	Eco	 Mode	 allows	 you	to	prolong	 the	projector’s	 lamp	life	up	to	8000	 hours	 (up	to	3500	 hours	 in	ECO	
MODE	OFF).
	 M283X: 	up	to	10000	up	hours	(up	to	4500	hours	in	ECO	MODE	OFF).
•	 No	filter	replacement	required
	 Since	the	projector	has	no	filters,	filter	replacement	is	not	required.
•	 Two	HDMI	input	terminals	provide	digital	signal	
	 The	two	HDMI	inputs	provide	HDCP	compatible	digital	signals. 	The	HDMI	input	also	supports	audio	signal.
•	 20	 W	built-in	speaker	for	an	integrated	audio	solution	/mic	input	supprted
	 Powerful	 20	watt	 monaural	 speaker	provides	 volume	need	for	large	 rooms	 a	dynamic	 or	condenser	 mic	can	 be	
used.
•	 The	supplied	remote	control	allows	you	to	assign	a	CONTROL	ID	to	the	projector
	 Multiple 	projectors 	can	 be	operated 	separately 	and	 independently 	with 	the	 same 	single	 remote	 control	by	assigning 	
an	ID	number	to	each	projector.
•	 Auto	vertical	keystone	correction
	 Auto	Keystone	feature	allows	the	projector	to	detect	its	tilt	and	correct	vertical	distortion	automatically.
•	 USB	Display	
	 Using	 a	commercially	 available	USB	cable	 (compatible	 with	USB	 2.0	specifications)	 to	connect	 the	computer	 with	
the	projector	 allows	you	to	send	 your	computer	 screen	image	to	the	 projector	 without	the	need	 of	a	traditional	
computer	cable	(VGA). 
						

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•	 Integrated	RJ-45	terminal	for	wired	networking	capability	along	with	wireless	networking	capabilities
	 An	RJ-45	terminal	is	standard.	An	optional	USB	Wireless	LAN	Unit	is	required	for	wireless	LAN	connection.
•	 Software	programs	(User	Supportware)	contained	in	the	supplied	CD-ROM
	 The	supplied	 NEC	Projector	 includes	three	programs: 	Virtual	 Remote	 Tool,	Image	 Express	 Utility	Lite	(for	Windows/
Mac	OS),	PC	Control	Utility	Pro	4	(for	 Windows)/5	(for	Mac	OS).	
	 Image	Express	Utility	Lite	(for	Windows)	 can	be	started	 from	a	commercially	 available	USB	memory	 or	SD	 card	
without	the	need	of	installing	on	your	computer.
•	 Audio	transfer	capability	(for	 Windows	only)
	 Image	Express 	Utility 	Lite 	allows 	you 	to 	send 	the 	computer’s 	screen 	image 	and 	audio 	to 	the 	projector 	over 	a 	network	
or	USB	connection.
*	 Audio	 transfer	capability	 is	available	 only	when	 the	computer	 connects	with	the	projector	 in	peer-to-peer	 net-
work.
•	 Quick	start	(11	seconds*), 	Quick	Power	Off,	Direct	Power	Off
	 11	seconds*	after	turning	on	the	power,	the	projector	is	ready	to	display	PC	or	video	images. 	
	 The	projector	 can	be	put	 away	 immediately	 after	the	projector	 is	powered	 down.	No	 cool	 down	 period	 is	required	
after	the	projector	is	turned	off	from	the	remote	control	or	cabinet	control	panel. 	
	 The	projector	 has	a	feature	 called	"Direct	 Power	Off".	This	 feature	 allows	the	projector	 to	be	 turned	 off	(even	 when	
projecting	an	image)	by	using	the	Main	Power	Switch	or	disconnecting	the	AC	power	supply. 	
	 To	turn	off	the	 AC	power	 supply	 when	the	projector	 is	powered	 on,	use	 a	power	 strip	equipped	 with	a	switch	 and	
a	breaker. 	
*	 The	quick 	start 	time 	is 	effective 	only 	when 	[STANDBY 	MODE] 	is 	set 	to 	[NETWORK 	STANDBY] 	in 	the 	on-screen	
message. 	
•	 AUTO	POWER	ON	and	AUTO	POWER	OFF	features
	 The	DIRECT	 POWER	 ON,	AUTO	 POWER	 ON(COMP.),	 AUTO	POWER	 OFF,	and	OFF	 TIMER	 features	 eliminate	
the	need	to	always	use	the	POWER	button	on	the	remote	control	or	projector	cabinet.
•	 Preventing	unauthorized	use	of	the	projector
	 Enhanced	 smart	security	 settings	for	keyword	 protection,	 cabinet	control	panel	lock,	security	 slot,	and	security	
chain	opening	to	help	prevent	unauthorized	access,	adjustments	and	theft	deterrence.
•	 High	resolution	up	to	 WUXGA
	 High	resolution	 display	-	up	 to	WUXGA	 compatible,	 XGA	(M403X/M363X/M323X/M283X/M333XS)/WXGA	 (M403W/
M363W/M323W/M353WS/M303WS)	/Full	HD	(M403H/M323H)	native	resolution.
•	 3D	Images	supported
	 The	projector	provides	3D	images	to	a	user	wearing	commercially	available	3D	eyeglasses.
•	 CRESTRON	ROOMVIEW	compatibility
	 The	projector	 supports	CRESTRON	 ROOMVIEW,	 allowing	multiple	devices	connected	 in	the	 network	 to	be	 man-
aged	and	controlled	from	a	computer	or	controller.
About this user’s manual
The	 fastest	 way	to	get	 started	 is	to	 take	 your	 time	and	do	everything	 right	the	first	 time. 	Take	 a	few	 minutes	 now	to	
review	 the	user’s	 manual. 	This	 may	save	 you	time	 later	 on.	At	 the	 beginning	 of	each	 section	 of	the	 manual	 you’ll	find	
an	overview. 	If	the	section	doesn’t	apply,	you	can	skip	it. 
						

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Comparative Table of Main Features
The	main	features	vary	depending	on	the	model	as	follows.
Standard Models with Wide Panel Standard ModelsShort-Throw Models 
with Wide Panel Short-
Throw  Model Full HD Models
M403W  M363W M323W M403XM363XM323XM283XM353WS  M303WS M333XS  M403HM323H
Native 
Aspect 
Ratio 16:10
Wide 4:3
Standard 16:10
Wide  4:3
Standard 16:9
Hi-Vision
Native 
Resolution 
(dots × 
lines*
1)  WXGA (1280 × 800)
XGA (1024 × 768)WXGA (1280 × 800)XGA (1024 
× 768) Full HD (1920 x 1080)
Screen 
Size  30" - 300"
60" - 150"30" - 300"
Projection 
Distance 29–531 inches/0.75–13.5 m 
35–627 inches/0.89–15.9 m 22–58 inch-
es/0.57–1.5 m  27–70 
inches/
0.68–1.8  m 29-554 inches/
0.74−14.08 m
Light 
output *
2 
*3 in OFF 
for ECO 
MODE  4000 
lumens 3600 
lumens 3200 
lumens 4000 
lumens 3600 
lumens 3200 
lumens 2800 
lumens 3500 
lumens 3000 
lumens 3300 
lumens 4000 
lumens 3200 
lumens
Lamp 
Replace-
ment Time 
(average)  OFF for ECO MODE/ON for ECO MODE (H)
3500/8000 
4500/100003500/8000
Lamp 
Model NP30LP
NP29LPNP28LPNP30LPNP29LPNP28LPNP27LPNP30LPNP28LP NP30LP
Lamp 
Wattage 
(AC) 270 W
250 W225 W270 W250 W225 W200 W270 W225 W 270 W
Zoom  Using the manual zoom lever Using the [DIGITAL ZOOM] function 
from the menu Using the manual 
zoom lever
Focus  Using the manual focus ring Using the manual focus leverUsing the manual 
focus ring
For	further	details	on	the	specifications,	see	pages	139 to 141, 143.
*1	 Effective	pixels	are	more	than	99.99%.*2	 This	 is	the	 light	 output	 value	(lumens)	 when	the	[PRESET]	 mode	is	set	 to	[HIGH-BRIGHT]. 	If	 any	 other	 mode	 is	selected	 as	the	[PRESET]	mode,	the	light	output	value	may	drop	slightly.*3	 Compliance	with	ISO21118-2005
TIP:	The	model	name	is	located	on	the	cabinet. 
						

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❸ Part Names of the Projector
Front/Top
[M403W/M363W/M323W/M403X/M363X/M323X/M283X/M403H/M323H]
Controls(→ page 8)
Remote Sensor(→ page 11)Exhaust Vent
Heated air is exhausted from here. Port Cover for Optional USB  
Wireless LAN Unit 
When using the optional USB 
Wireless LAN Unit, first remove 
the cover. (
→ page 130)
Zoom Lever (→ page 20)
Lens CoverFocus Ring
(→ page 21)
Adjustable Tilt Foot Lever   
(→ page 19)
Adjustable Tilt Foot 
 
(→ page 19) Lens Light Sensor
(→ page 96)
Security chain opening Attach an anti-theft device.
The security chain opening accepts 
security wires or chains up to 0.18 
inch/4.6 mm in diameter.
Opening and closing the lens cover
Slide	the	lens	cover	to	the	right	to	uncover	the	lens.
To	cover	the	lens,	slide	the	lens	cover	to	the	left.
NOTE:
•	 The	
lens	cover	 works	 in	conjunction	 with	the	AV-MUTE	 function.	Closing	the	lens	 cover	 will	turn	 off	the	 image	 and	sound	 during	
normal	projector	operation;	opening	it	will	restore	the	image	and	sound.
	 With	 the	lens	 cover	 closed	 the	image	 and	sound	 is	turned	 off,	however	 the	lamp	 is	still	 lit.	If	the	 projector	 stays	this	way	 for	about	
2	hours,	it	will	turn	off	automatically.
•	 Do	 not	pull	 the	lens	 cover	 with	excessive	 force	or	apply	 strong	 pressure	 in	either	 the	up	or	down	 direction.	 Doing	so	can	 cause	
damage	to	the	lens	cover	sliding	mechanism! 
						

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1. Introduction
AC	InputConnect the supplied power cord’s three-pin plug here, and plug the 
other end into an active wall outlet.  (→ page 14)
Built-in Security Slot ( 
 )*
Terminals (→ page 9)
Connection for cable cover (Left) 
Screw holes 
(→ page 147)
Connection for cable cover (Right) 
Screw holes 
(→ page 147)
Lamp Cover (→ page 133)
Rear Feet (→ page 19)
Intake	 Vent(→ page 132)
Rear
[M403W/M363W/M323W/M403X/M363X/M323X/M283X/M403H/M323H]
Monaural	Speaker	(20	 W)
*	 This	security	slot	supports	the	MicroSaver	®	Security	System.
Model nameModel name is indicated on the label sealed on 
the bottom face of the projector. 
						

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Focus Lever(→ page 21)
Front/Top
[M353WS/M303WS/M333XS]
Remote Sensor(→ page 11)Exhaust Vent
Heated air is exhausted from here.
Lens Cap
Adjustable Tilt Foot Lever 
 
(→ page 19)
Adjustable Tilt Foot 
 
(→ page 19) Lens
Security chain opening 
Attach an anti-theft device.
The security chain opening accepts 
security wires or chains up to 0.18 
inch/4.6 mm in diameter.
Controls(→ page 8)
Port Cover for Optional USB  
Wireless LAN Unit 
When using the optional USB 
Wireless LAN Unit, first remove 
the cover. (→ page 130)
Light Sensor(→ page 96)
AC	InputConnect the supplied power cord’s 
three-pin plug here, and plug the 
other end into an active wall outlet.  (→ page 14)
Built-in Security Slot ( 
 )*
Terminals (→ page 9)
Lamp Cover (→ page 133)
Rear Feet (→ page 19)
Intake	 Vent(→ page 132)
Rear
[M353WS/M303WS/M333XS]
Monaural	Speaker	(20	 W)
*	 This	security	slot	supports	the	MicroSaver	®	Security	System.
Connection for cable cover (Left) 
Screw holes 
(→ page 147)
Connection for cable cover (Right) 
Screw holes 
(→ page 147)
Model nameModel name is indicated on the label sealed on 
the bottom face of the projector. 
						

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Top Features
M403W/M363W/M323W/M403X/
M363X/M323X/M283X/M403H/M323HM353WS/M303WS/M333XS
1, 2
89 1112
5
61 0 3
471389
1112
5
61 0713
1. 	(POWER)	Button	
	( →	page	15, 27)
2. POWER Indicator 
	( →	page	14, 15, 27, 136)
3. STATUS Indicator 
	( →	page	136)
4.	 LAMP	Indicator	
	(→	page	133, 136)
5.	 ECO	Button	
	(→	page	31)
6. SOURCE Button 
	( →	page	17)
7.	 AUTO	ADJ. 	Button	
	(→	page	26)
8.	 MENU	Button	
	(→	page	81) [M353WS/M303WS/M333XS]
9.
 ▲▼◀▶	/	Volume	Buttons	◀▶ / Keystone Buttons 
▲▼ 
	( →
	page	22, 26, 81)
[M403W/M363W/M323W/M403X/M363X/M323X/M283X/
M403H/M323H]
9.  ▲▼◀▶	/	Volume	Buttons	◀▶ / Keystone Button ▼ 
(	 )
	( →
	page	22, 26, 81)
10. ENTER Button 
	( →	page	81)
11.	EXIT	Button	
	(→	page	81)
12.	Wireless	LAN	Indicator	()
	 When	 the	projector	 is	turned	 on	with	 the	optional	 wire-
less	LAN	unit	inserted,	the	indicator	will	light	up	blue.
	(→	page	129)
13. ECO Indicator
	 When	 [ECO	MODE]	 is	set	 to	the	 other	 options	 than	
[OFF],	this	indicator	will	light	up	green.
	(→	page	31)
NOTE:	
•	 All	the	buttons	except	▲▼◀▶	will	light	when	pressed.	The	light	will	turn	off	if	no	button	operation	is	made	for	90	seconds. 
						

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Terminals Features
1
24
6
14
13 7
98
1211 1035
1.	 COMPUTER	IN/	Component	Input	 Terminal	(Mini	
D-Sub	15	Pin)	
	(→	page	122, 124, 126)
2.	 COMPUTER	AUDIO	IN	Mini	Jack	(Stereo	Mini)	
 (→	page	122, 124, 126)
3.	 HDMI	1	IN	 Terminal	(Type	A)	
 (→	page	122, 127)
4.	 HDMI	2	IN	Terminal	(Type	A)	
 (→	page	122, 127)
5.	 USB-B	Port	(Type	B)	
 (→	page	42, 43)
6.	 MONITOR	OUT	(COMP.)	 Terminal	(Mini	D-Sub	15	
Pin)	
 (→	page	124)
7.	 AUDIO	OUT	Mini	Jack	(Stereo	Mini)	
	(→	page	124)
8.	 VIDEO	IN	 Terminal	(RCA)	
	(→	page	125)
9.	 VIDEO	AUDIO	IN	L/MONO, 	R	(RCA)	
	(→	page	125)
10.	MIC	Input	Jack	(Monaural	Mini)
	(→	page	70)
11.	LAN	Port	(RJ-45)	
	(→	page	128)
12.	USB-A	Port	(Type	A)	
	(→	page	75)
13.	3D	SYNC	(Mini	DIN	3	Pin)
	(→	page	66)
14.	PC	CONTROL	[PC	CONTROL]	 Terminal	(D-Sub	9	
Pin)	
	(→	page	150)
	 Use	 this	port	 to	connect	 a	PC	 or	control	 system. 	This	
enables	 you	to	control	 the	projector 	using 	serial	 commu-
nication	 protocol. 	If	 you	 are	writing	 your	own	program,	
typical	PC	control	codes	are	on	page	150.