NEC Projector NP3150/NP2150/NP1150 User Manual

							
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To register a USB memory device as a protect key.
preparation: Insert the USB memory device into the USB port (type A) of the projector.
1. Use the SELECT  or  button to select [USE PROTECT KEY] and press the ENTER button.
2.  Use the SELECT  or  button to select [READ] and press the ENTER button.
  Data of the USB memory will be read into the projector.
3. Use the SELECT  or  button to select [REGISTER] and press the ENTER button.
  Downloaded data will be registered and be displayed in the list window.
4. Use the SELECT  or  button to select [KEYWORD] and use the software keyboard to enter a password.
NOTE: Please make a note of your password.
5. Use the SELECT  or  button to select [OFF] and then use the SELECT  or  to select [ON].
6.  Use the SELECT  or  button to select [OK] , then press the ENTER button. 
  The [ARE YOU SURE?] message will appear.
7. Use the SELECT  or  button to select [YES] and press the ENTER button.
  The Security function takes effect.
To turn on the projector when Security is enabled (when using your password only).
1. Press and hold the POWER button for a minimum of two seconds.
  The  projector  will  be  turned  on  and  a  message  to  the  effect  that  the  projector  is  security-protected  will 
be displayed.
2. Press the MENU button.
  The Release Code input screen will be displayed.
3. Enter your keyword in the Release Code input screen.
  You can view the projected image.
NOTE: Do not forget your password. However, if you forget your keyword, NEC or your dealer will provide you with your Release 
Code. See more information at the end of this section.
To turn on the projector when Security is enabled (when using USB memory device as a protect 
key).
preparation: Insert the registered USB memory device into the USB port (type A) of the projector.
Press and hold the POWER button for a minimum of two seconds.
The  projector  will  turn  on  and  then  recognize  the  USB  memory  device.  Once  the  image  has  been  projected,  it  will 
stay on without the USB memory device.
•  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.
  t o format your UsB memory device in your computer, refer to the document or help file that comes with your 
Windows.
• We do not warrant that the UsB port of the projector will support all UsB memory devices in the market.
• When  the  projector  is  turned  on,  if  the  registered  UsB  memory  device  is  not  inserted  into  the  projector,  no 
signal will be displayed with a message to the effect that the projector is security-protected.  to turn off the se-
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•  the  security  disable  mode  is  maintained  until  the  main  power  is  turned  off  (by  setting  the  main  power  switch 
to “O” or unplugging the power cord). in the following cases you will be asked to check the protect key or input 
the password:
(1) When [OK] is selected at an image for which security is set and the power is turned off then back on
(2) When the main power is turned off then back on while the security function is enabled
(3) When you attempt to display an image for which security is set while the security function is enabled
•  Blanks (spaces) cannot be used in the Keyword section.
To delete USB memory data you registered.
1. Use the SELECT  or  button to select [DELETE] and use the SELECT  button to select the list window.
2. Use the SELECT  or  button to select the information on the USB memory device you wish to delete.
3.  Press the SELECT  button to select [DELETE] and press the ENTER button.
The information on the USB memory device will be deleted.
If you’ve lost your registered USB memory, proceed as follows:
1.  Press and hold the POWER button for a minimum of two seconds.
 The projector will be turned on and display a message to the effect that the projector is security-protected.
2.  Press the MENU button.
  The Release Code input screen will be displayed as well as your Request Code (24 alphanumeric charac-
ters).
NOTE: NEC or your dealer will provide you with your Release Code in exchange for your registered password and Request Code. 
See more information at the end of this section.
3. Enter your Release Code in the Release Code Input screen.
  The security protection will be turned off.
NOTE:
• Some brands of USB memory devices cannot be used as a protect key.
• You should register one or more USB memory devices in case your registered USB memory device is damaged or stolen. Up to 
5 pieces can be registered.
• Once the registered USB memory device has been formatted, the USB memory device cannot be recognized as your registered 
protect key.
The Security will not be disabled by using [RESET].
NOTE:
For additional information visit:
US : http://www.necdisplay.com/
Europe : http://www.nec-display-solutions.com/
Global : http://www.nec-pj.com/ 
						

							
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[NETWORK SETTINGS]
This feature allows you to set various setting items when the projector is used on your network.
CAUTION
• Consult with your network administrator about these settings.
• The  NP3150/NP2150/NP1150  series  projectors  distributed  in  some  areas  and  countries  do  not  come 
standard with the USB Wireless LAN Unit.
 If you purchase the projector without the USB Wireless LAN Unit installed and need to present to the pro-
jector via a wireless connection, the optional USB Wireless LAN Unit must be installed.
hints on how to Set Up LAN Connection
To configure the projector to communicate on the network using the LAN port (RJ-45) or Wireless LAN Unit:
1. Select the [WIRED] tab for the LAN port (RJ-45) or the [WIRELESS] tab for the Wireless LAN Unit.  
2.  On  the  [WIRED]  tab  or  the  [WIRELESS]  tab,  select  a  number  from  the  [PROFILES]  list  for  your  LAN 
settings.
Two settings can be stored in memory for each the LAN port and the Wireless LAN Unit respectively.
3.  On  the  [WIRED]  tab  or  the  [WIRELESS]  tab,  turn  on  or  off  [DHCP],  specify  IP  address,  Subnet  Mask, 
Gateway and DNS Configuration. Select [OK] and press the ENTER button. 
(→ page 102, 103)
To recall the settings from memory:
After selecting the [WIRED] tab or the [WIRELESS] tab, select the number from the [PROFILES] list.
Select [OK] and press the ENTER button. (→ page 102, 103)
To connect a DHCP server:
On the [WIRED] tab or the [WIRELESS] tab, select [DHCP] and press the ENTER button. A check mark will be 
placed. Select again and press the ENTER button. The check box will be cleared.
When setting an IP address without using a DHCP server, clear the check box for [DHCP]. (→ page 102, 103)
To set only for wireless LAN (NETWORK TYPE and WEP/WPA):
1.  On the [WIRELESS] tab, select [PROFILES] and then select [PROFILE 1] or [PROFILE 2]. 
2.  On  the  [WIRELESS]  tab,  select  [ADVANCED]  and  press  the  ENTER  button. The  [ADVANCED]  menu 
will be displayed.
  (→ page 104, 105)
To select a wireless LAN access point:
1. On the [WIRELESS] tab, select [PROFILES] and then select [PROFILE 1] or [PROFILE 2]. 
2.  On the [WIRELESS] tab, select [ADVANCED] and press the ENTER button.
3.  On the Advanced menu, select [CONNECTION] → [SITE SURVEY] and press the ENTER button. 
4.  Select an SSID which you can access.
  To  select  an  SSID,  highlight  [SSID]  and  use  the  SELECT   to  select  [OK]  and  press  the  ENTER  but-
ton.  When  you  do  not  use  [SITE  SURVEY],  simply  enter  an  SSID  and  [INFRASTRUCTURE]  or  [AD 
HOC]. (→ page 104) 
						

							
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To receive error messages or information on the remaining lamp life via e-mail:
1. On the [MAIL] tab, select [ALERT MAIL] and press the ENTER button. A check mark will be placed. 
2.  Set  [SENDER’S  ADDRESS],  [SMTP  SERVER  NAME]  and  [RECIPIENT’S  ADDRESS].  Select  [OK]  and 
press the ENTER button.
  (→ page 107)
To execute [Easy Connection] using Image Express Utility 2.0:
The [Easy Connection] is a mode that can abbreviate the troublesome LAN settings when using the Image Ex-
press Utility 2.0 and connecting the PC and projector via a wireless LAN\
.
The Image Express Utility 2.0 is contained on the supplied User Supportware 5 CD-ROM. To use [EASY CON-
NECTION], select [WIRELESS] → [PROFILES] → [EASY CONNECTION]. (→ page 103)
NOTE: This function can be used when Windows XP is used as the OS and when you have a “Computer Administrator” privi-
lege. If the OS is Windows Vista, input of logon password as “Adminis\
trator” may be prompted.
[GENERAL]
This page allows you to specify a unique projector name and to check the current status of the LAN settings. 
						

							
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[pROJECTOR NAmE]
Specify a unique projector name. Press  to display the software keyboard and type in. Up to 16 alphanumeric 
characters, signs and symbols can be used. After entering a name, select [OK] and press the ENTER button.
NOTE: The [PROJECTOR NAME] will not be affected even when [RESET] is don\
e from the menu.
Using Software Keyboard
1.to.0.and
Characters........Use.to.type.in.password.or.keyword.
MODE.....................Selects.one.of.three.modes.for.numbers,.alphabet.and.special.characters.
SP...........................Inserts.a.space
BS...........................Deletes.one.character.backward
...........................Advances.to.the.next
OK...........................Executes.the.selection
CANCEL..................Cancels.the.selection
(→.page.71)
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[WIRED]
Profiles (for LAN port [RJ-45]):
Up to two settings for the LAN port (RJ-45) can be stored in memory of the projector.
Select [PROFILE 1] or [PROFILE 2] and then do settings for [DHCP] and the other options. 
After doing this, select [OK] and press the ENTER button. This will store your settings in memory.
To recall the settings from memory:
After selecting the [WIRED] tab, select the [PROFILE 1] or [PROFILE 2] from the [PROFILES] list.
Select [OK] and press the ENTER button.
DHCP:
Enabling this option automatically assigns an IP address to the projector fr\
om your DHCP server.
Disabling  this  option  allows  you  to  register  the  IP  address  or  subnet  mask  number  obtained  from  your  network 
administrator.
IP.ADDRESS...........Set.your.IP.address..Press..to.display.the.software.keyboard.and.type.in.12.numeric.characters.
SUBNET.MASK.......Set.your .subnet .mask .number. .Press..to .display .the .software .keyboard .and .type .in .12 .numeric .characters.
GATEWA y...............Set.the .default .gateway .of .the .network .connected .to .the .projector. .Press..to .display .the .software .keyboard .
and.type .in .12 .numeric .characters.
DNS.CONFIGURATION...Type. in.the. IP.address. of.DNS. server. on.the. network. connected. to.the. projector.. 12.numeric. characters.
are.used.
RECONNECT...........Use.this.button.to.retry.to.connect.the.projector.to.a.network..Try.this.if.you.have.changed.[PROFILES]. 
						

							
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[WIRELESS]
PROFILES (for USB Wireless LAN unit):
To execute a wireless LAN easily using Image Express Utility 2.0, select [EASY CONNECTION].
Up to two settings for the USB wireless LAN unit can be stored in memory of the projector.
Select [PROFILE 1] or [PROFILE 2] and then do settings for [DHCP] and the other options. 
After doing this, select [OK] and press the ENTER button. This will store your settings in memory.
To recall the settings from memory:
After selecting the [WIRELESS] tab, select the [PROFILE 1] or [PROFILE 2] from the [PROFILES] list.
Select [OK] and press the ENTER button.
DHCP:
Place a check mark to automatically assign an IP address to the projector from your DHCP server.
Clear this check box to register the IP address or subnet mask number obtained from your network administrator.
IP.ADDRESS...........Set.your.IP.address..Press..to.display.the.software.keyboard.and.type.in.12.numeric.characters.
SUBNET.MASK.......Set.your .subnet .mask .number. .Press ..to.display .the .software .keyboard .and .type .in .12 .numeric .characters.
GATEWA y...............Set.the .default .gateway .of .the .network .connected .to .the .projector. .Press ..to.display .the .software .keyboard .
and.type .in .12 .numeric .characters.
DNS.CONFIGURATION...Type. in.the. IP.address. of.DNS. server. on.the. network. connected. to.the. projector.. Twelve.numeric. charac-
ters.are.used.
ADVANCED.............Displays. the.Advanced. menu.which. includes. various.setting.for.wireless. LAN.connection. (NETWORK.
TyPE.and.SECURITy)..See.the.Advanced.menu.later.on.
RECONNECT...........Use.this.button.to.retry.to.connect.the.projector.to.a.network..Try.this.if.you.have.changed.[PROFILES].
NOTE: If you select [EASY CONNECTION] from [PROFILES], you cannot make settings to DHCP and its following items except 
[CHANNEL] in [ADVANCED]. 
						

							
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[ADVANCED] menu
[CONNECTION] (required for wireless only)
SITE SURVEY:
Displays a list of available SSIDs for wireless LAN on site. Select an SSID which you can access.
To select an SSID, highlight [SSID] and use the SELECT  to select [OK] and press the ENTER button.
 : Wireless access point
 : Ad Hoc PC
 : WEP or WPA enabled
SSID (Network name):
Enter  an  identifier  (SSID)  for  wireless  LAN  when  selecting  [INFRASTRUCTURE]  or  [AD  HOC]  in  [NETWORK 
TYPE]. Communication can be done only with equipment whose SSID matches SSID for your wireless LAN. Up 
to 32 alphanumeric characters can be used (case sensitive).
NETWORK TYPE:
Select communication method when using wireless LAN.
INFRASTRUCTURE..Select.this.option. when.communicating. with.one.or.more. equipment. connected.to.the. wireless. or.wired.
LAN.network.via.a.wireless.access.point.
AD.HOC..................Select. this.option. when.using. the.wireless. LAN.to.directly. communicate. with.a.computer. in.peer-to-peer.
mode..This.is.a.method.that.meets.the.IEEE802.11.wireless.standard.
NOTE: When in Ad Hoc mode, only 802.11b is available for communication m\
ethod. 
Data transmission speed in Ad Hoc mode is limited up to 11Mbps.
CHANNEL:
Select a channel. Available channels vary depending on the country and region.
TIP:  When  you  select  [INFRASTRUCTURE],  make  sure  that  the  projector  and  your  access  point  are  on  the  same  channel; 
when you select [AD HOC], make sure that the projector and your computer\
 are on the same channel. 
						

							
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[SECURITY] (required for wireless only)
SECURITY TYpE
Select encryption mode for secure transmission.
When [WEP] or [DISABLE] is selected in [SECURITY TYPE]:
Select  this  option  whether  using  the WEP  (Wired  Equivalent  Privacy)  key  for  encryption  or  not. To  use  encryp-
tion, specify WEP key.
DISABLE.................Will.not.turn.on.the.encryption.feature..your.communications.may.be.monitored.by.someone.
WEP(64BIT)............Uses.64-bit.datalength.for.secure.transmission.
WEP(128BIT)..........Uses.128-bit. datalength. for.secure. transmission.. This.option. will.increase. privacy.and.security. when.
compared.to.use.of.64-bit.datalength.encryption.
WPA-PSK................Uses.WPA-PSK.encryption.mode.for.more.secure.transmission.than.WEP.
WPA2-PSK..............Uses.WPA2-PSK.encryption.mode.for.more.secure.transmission.than.WPA.
NOTE:
• The WEP settings must be the same as communication devices such as PC or\
 access point in your wireless network.
• When you use WEP, your image transmission speed will slow down.
• [WPA-PSK] and [WPA2-PSK] are not available when [AD HOC] is selected from [NETWORK TYPE].\
KEY SELECT:
Selects one key from the four keys below when selecting [64BIT] or [128BIT] in [SECURITY TYPE].
KEY1-4:
Enter encryption key when selecting [64BIT] or [128BIT] in [SECURITY TYPE].
Up to 5 characters can be set in 64 bit, and up to 13 characters in 128 bit. 
The key can also be set in hexadecimal digit.
Press the [HEX] button to change to [ASCII] to set the key in ASCII digit. You can toggle this button between [ASCII] 
and [HEX].
* Enter 0x(numeral and alphabet respectively) right in front of your key code.
* Hexadecimal uses 0 to 9 and A to F.
* When setting in a hexadecimal digit, up to 10 characters can be set in 64 bit, and up to 26 characters in 128 
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Using Software Keyboard to enter an encryption key
1. Select one of [KEY 1], [KEY 2], [KEY 3] and [KEY 4] and press the ENTER button.
  The software keyboard will be displayed.
 
2. Use the SELECT   button to select one key and press the ENTER button.
3.  After finishing entering the WEP key, use the SELECT  button to select [OK] and press the EN-
TER button.
  The software keyboard will disappear.
When [WPA-PSK] or [WPA2-PSK] is selected in [SECURITY TYPE]:
WPA-PSK................Uses.WPA-PSK.encryption.mode.for.more.secure.transmission.than.WEP.
WPA2-PSK..............Uses.WPA2-PSK.encryption.mode.for.more.secure.transmission.than.WPA.
*  
WPA-PSK (TKIP) provides stronger security than WEP where encryption keys are automatically changed, also 
providing  simple  authentication, WPA,  PSK  and TKIP  stand  for Wi-Fi  Protected  Access,  Pre-Shared  Key  and 
Temporal Key Integrity Protocol respectively.
ENCRYPTION TYPE:   Select [TKIP] or [AES].
KEY:  Enter encryption key when selecting [WPA-PSK] or [WPA2-PSK] is selected in [SECU-
RITY TYPE]. Key length must be eight or greater and 63 or less.
[DOmAIN]
HOST.NAME...........Type.in.a.hostname..Up.to.60.alphanumeric.characters.can.be.used.
DOMAIN.NAME.......Type.in.domain. name.of.the. network. connected. to.the. projector.. Up.to.60. alphanumeric. characters.can.be.
used.