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Selecting Cornerstone mode [CORNERSTONE]
 
This option allows you to correct trapezoidal distortion.
Selecting this item will display the Cornerstone adjustment screen. (→ page 39)
NOTE: When [KEYSTONE] is selected, [CORNERSTONE] is not available.
Using the pIp Function
This function allows you to view two different signals simultaneously.
PIP POSITION: 
This option allows you to select the position of a sub picture in the main picture.
The options are: top-left, top-right, bottom-left, and bottom-right. (→ page 42) 
						

							
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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.
The following nine options are available.
Setting Lamp mode to Normal or Eco [LAmp mODE]
This feature enables you to select two brightness modes of the lamp: Normal and Eco modes. The lamp life can be 
extended by using the Eco mode. Selecting Eco mode decreases fan noise when compared to Normal mode.
NOTE: If the projector is overheated in Normal mode, there may be a case where the Lamp mode will be forced into the Eco mode 
to protect the projector. This mode is called “forced Eco mode”. 
When the projector is in forced Eco mode, the picture brightness decreases. The LAMP indicator’s steady green light indicates the 
lamp is in Eco mode.
When the projector comes back to normal temperature, the Lamp mode retur\
ns to Normal mode.
In the forced Eco mode, changing [LAMP MODE] setting in the menu will not affect the actual lamp mode.
Lamp ModeDescriptionStatus of LAMP indicator
Normal ModeThis is the default setting (100% 
Brightness).
Off
Eco ModeSelect this mode to increase the lamp
life (approx. 80% Brightness (light output) 
on NP3150 and approx. 88% Brightness 
(light output) on NP2150/NP1150).
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Using Off Timer [OFF TImER]
1. Select your desired time between 30 minutes and 16 hours: OFF, 0:30, 1:00, 2:00, 4:00, 8:00, 12:00, 16:00.
2.  Press the ENTER button on the remote control.
3.  The remaining time starts counting down.
4.  The projector will turn off after the countdown is complete.
NOTE:
•  To cancel the preset time, set [OFF] for the preset time or turn off the power.
• When the remaining time reaches 3 minutes before the projector is turned off, the [THE PROJECTOR WILL TURN OFF WITHIN 
3 MINUTES] message will be displayed on the bottom of the screen.
[TOOLS]
Using [CORNERSTONE]
(→ page 39)
Using [ENTRY LIST]
(→ page 76)
Setting the Current Date and Time [DATE, TImE, pRESET] 
You can set the current time, month, date, and year.
NOTE: The projector has a built-in clock. The clock will keep working for about 2 weeks after the main power is turned off. If the 
main power is off for 2 weeks or more, the built-in clock will cease. If the built-in clock ceases, set the date and time again. The 
built-in clock will not cease while in the standby mode.
TIME ZONE: Select your time zone.
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME: Place a check mark to adjust the clock for daylight saving changes.
INTERNET TIME SERVER: Place a check mark to turn on clock synchronization. When this option is turned on, the 
projector’s built-in clock will be synchronized with an Internet timer server in every 24 hours and at the time of pro-
jector’s start up. 
UPDATE button: Synchronizes the projector’s built-in clock immediately.
The UPDATE button is not available unless the INTERNET TIME SERVER check box is turned on.
Setting mouse p ointer, Button and Sensitivity [mOUSE] 
This  option  lets  you  to  change  your  USB  mouse  settings. The  mouse  settings  feature  is  available  for  USB  mouse 
only. Choose the settings you want:
MOUSE.BUTTON....[RIGHT.HAND].or.[LEFT.HAND]
MOUSE.SENSITIVITy...[FAST],.[MEDIUM].or.[SLOW]
Using [hELp]
(→ page 35) 
						

							
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Logging Off Your projector [LOGOFF]
This feature allows you to log off your projector without turning it off.
Logging off your projector will prevent an unauthorized user from operating your projector.
To log off your projector, follow the steps below.
1. Press the MENU button and use the SELECT  button to highlight [SETUP].
 
2.   Use the SELECT  or the ENTER button to highlight [BASIC].
 
3. Use the SELECT  button to highlight [LOGOFF], and press the ENTER button.
  the [lOg Off Pr OJeCtOr /are YOU sUre?] message will be displayed.
4. Select  [YES]  and  press  the  ENTER  button  to  log  off  your  projector  and  close  the  menu,  and  then  the 
LOGON screen will be displayed. 
NOTE:
• When selecting [NO] and press the ENTER button, you will return to the L\
ogoff screen in Step 2.
  t o  log  on  your  projector,  select  a  user  name,  then  enter  your  password  and  select  [OK]  and  press  the  enter 
button.
  the lOgOn screen will close. logging on your projector is done.
NOTE: 
The default LOGON screen will be shown as follows:
USER NAME → ADMINISTRATOR
PASSWORD → No setting
See “Limiting Access Level to Available Menu Items” on page 50 for entering a user name and assigning a password.
Selecting menu Language [LANGUAGE]
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[MENU]
Selecting menu Color [COLOR SELECT]
You can choose between two options for menu color: color and monochrome.
Turning  On  /  Off  Source  Display, message  and Time  [SOURCE  DISpLAY],  [mESSAGE  DISpLAY], 
[TImE DISpLAY]
SOURCE.DISPLAy.........
This.option. turns.on.or.off. input. name. display. such.as.Computer. 1,.Computer. 2,.Computer. 3,.Compo-
nent,.Video,.and.No.Input.to.be.displayed.on.the.top.right.of.the.screen.
MESSAGE.DISPLA y..........
This.option.turns.on.or.off.messages..Even.though.selecting.[OFF],.the.following.message.will.appear.
. •.“Projector.is.locked”..When.the.projector.security.is.unlocked,.the.message.will.disappear.
TIME.DISPLAy...............This.option.turns.on.or.off.the.current.time.displayed.on.the.top.left.of.the.screen.
NOTE:  The  source  and  current  time  will  be  displayed  for  the  time  specified  in  [MENU  DISPLAY  TIME].  When  [MANUAL]  is  se-
lected in [DISPLAY TIME], the source and current time will be always displayed.
Selecting menu Display Time [mENU DISpLAY TImE]
This option allows you to select how long the projector waits after the last touch of a button to turn off the menu. The 
preset  choices  are  [MANUAL],  [AUTO  5  SEC],  [AUTO  15  SEC],  and  [AUTO  45  SEC]. The  [AUTO  45  SEC]  is  the 
factory preset.
Selecting a Color or Logo for Background [BACKGROUND]
Use  this  feature  to  display  a  blue/black  screen  or  logo  when  no  signal  is  available. The  default  background  is  blue. 
You can change the logo screen using the Viewer feature. (→ page 69)
NOTE: When the DVI [COMPUTER 3(DVI-D) IN] input is selected with no si\
gnal, the blueback is displayed in regardless of the set-
ting [LOGO].
Selecting Interval Time for Filter message [FILTER mESSAGE]
This option allows you to select the time preference between displaying the message for cleaning the filters. Clean 
the filter when you get the message “Please clean filter.” (→ page 116)
Five options are available: Off, 100[H], 200[H], 500[H], 1000[H]
The default setting is 500[H].
NOTE: The message for filter cleaning will be displayed for one minute when the projector is turned on or off. To cancel the mes-
sage, press any button on the projector cabinet or the remote control.
NOTE: Your setting will not be affected even when [RESET] is done from the menu. 
						

							
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[INSTALLATION]
Selecting projector Orientation [ORIENTATION]
This  reorients  your  image  for  your  type  of  projection. The  options  are:  desktop  front  projection,  ceiling  rear  projec-
tion, desktop rear projection, and ceiling front projection.
DESKTOP FRONTCEILING REAR
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Selecting Aspect Ratio and position for Screen [SCREEN]
SCREEN.TyPE........Select.one.of.two. options:. 4:3.SCREEN. or.WIDE. SCREEN. for.the. screen. to.be. used.. See.also. [ASPECT.
RATIO].
(→.page.83)
POSITION...............This.feature. allows.you.to.adjust. the.vertical. position. of.the. image. when.WIDE. SCREEN. has.been. selected.
for.the.screen.type.
When.WIDE.SCREEN.has.been.selected.there.is.no-signal.area.above.and.below.the.image.
NOTE: This option is available only when [WIDE SCREEN] is selected in [SCREEN TYPE].
NOTE: 
• After changing the screen type, check the setting of [ASPECT RATIO] in the menu. (→page 83)
•  [POSITION] is not available when [4:3 SCREEN] is selected for [SCREEN TYPE] or when [LETTERBOX] is selected for [ASPECT 
RATIO].
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Setting Security [SECURITY SETTINGS]
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 functions.
• When  the  control  panel  is  locked,  pressing  and  holding  the  EXIT  button  on  the  projector  cabinet  for  about  10  seconds  will 
change the setting to [OFF].
Setting a p assword [LOGO LOCK]
A password can be set for your projector to avoid operation by an unauthorized person.
When [LOGO LOCK] is set, doing any one of the following two operations will display the Password input screen.
• Changing the background from or to [LOGO]
• Changing the logo data in a USB memory.
[ENTRY]
To assign your password:
NOTE: Up to 10 alphanumeric characters can be assigned.
1. Type a password.
  Select the [ENTER PASSWORD] entry box and press the ENTER button. (→ page 71)
 An asterisk will be displayed. 
 The Software keyboard appears. Use the Software keyboard to type a password on the [ENTER P ASS-
WORD] screen and press the ENTER button.
 The [CONFIRM PASSWORD] screen will be displayed.
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2. Type the same password again and press the ENTER button.
  Your password will be assigned.
[DELETE] 
To delete your password:
1. Select [DELETE PASSWORD] and press the ENTER button.
2.  Enter your password.
  An asterisk will be displayed.
3. Press the ENTER button.
  Your password will be deleted.
NOTE: 
* Do not forget your password. However, if you forget your keyword, NEC or your dealer will provide you with your Release Code 
upon proof of ownership.
* The [LOGO LOCK] will not be affected even when [RESET] is done from the \
menu.
ACCOUNT LOCK
When [ACCOUNT LOCK] is set to [ON], you can set it to [OFF].
When [ACCOUNT LOCK] is set to [OFF], you can set it to [ON].
The [ACCOUNT] setting is available only when [ACCOUNT LOCK] is set to [OFF].
ACCOUNT
See page 50. 
						

							
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[SECURITY]
The Security function enables you to protect your projector so that the projector will not project a signal unless you 
enter a keyword. There is also an option to lock the projector by using a registered USB memory* as a protect key. 
Once you have registered your USB memory as a protect key, you are required to insert the registered USB mem-
ory  into  the  USB  port  of  the  projector  each  time  you  turn  on  the  projector. You  can  enable  the  Security  function  by 
using a keyword only. (→ page 44)
 
* The projector does not support NTFS formatted  USB memory device.
 Be sure to use a USB memory device formatted with the FAT32, FAT16 or FAT file system.
 To  format  your  USB  memory  device  in  your  computer,  refer  to  the  document  or  help  file  that  comes  with  your 
Windows.
ON/OFF...................This.turns.the.Security.function.on.or.off.
KEyWORD..............Enter. an.appropriate. keyword.when.you.use.the.Security. function.. (Up.to.10. characters. can.be.used.). The.
Security.function.is.available.only.when.your.password.is.entered.
USE.PROTECT.KEy...Check.this.box.to.lock. your. projector. when.using. a.USB. memory.. To.use. a.keyword. without.a.USB. mem-
ory,.do.not.check.this.box.
READ......................Reads.data.from.a.USB.memory.
REGISTER...............Registers. data.from. the.USB. memory.. The.Security. function. is.not. available. unless.at.least. one.USB.
memory. is.registered.. (if.the. [USE. PROTECT. KEy].check. box.is.selected). Up.to.5.USB. memory. devices.
can.be.registered.
DELETE...................Deletes.data.of.a.registered.USB.memory.
To set up a keyword to enable the Security function without using a registered USB memory.
1. Use the SELECT  or  button to select [PASSWORD] and use the software keyboard to enter a keyword.
NOTE: Please make a note of your password.
2. Use the SELECT  or  button to select [OFF] and then use the SELECT  or  to select [ON].
3. Use the SELECT  or  button to select [OK] , then press the ENTER button.
   The [ARE YOU SURE?] message will appear.
4. Use the SELECT  or  button to select [YES] and press the ENTER button.
The Security function takes effect.