NEC Projector NP3150/NP2150/NP1150 User Manual

							
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AUDIO INL RAUDIO OUTLRVIDEO OUTS-VIDEOVIDEO
WIRELESS
USB(LAN)
WIRELESS
S-VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
2. Installation and Connections
Connecting Your VCR or Laser Disc Player
s-Video cable (not supplied)
Video cable (not supplied)
VCr/ laser disc player
audio equipment
audio cable (not supplied)
NOTE: Refer to your VCR or laser disc player owner’s manual for more information about your equipment’s video output require-
ments.
NOTE: An image may not be displayed correctly when a Video or S-Video source is played back in fast-forward or fast-rewind via 
a scan converter. 
						

							
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Connecting to a Network
The  NP3150/NP2150/NP1150  comes  standard  with  a  LAN  port  (RJ-45)  which  provides  a  LAN  connection  using  a 
LAN cable. The USB Wireless LAN Unit also provides a wireless LAN connection. To use a LAN connection, you are 
required to assign an IP address to the projector. For setting the NETWORK, see page 99. (From the menu, select 
[SETUP] → [INSTALLATION] → [NETWORK SETTINGS])
NOTE: Some projectors may not have the USB Wireless LAN Unit. If you own a projector without the USB Wireless LAN Unit in-
stalled and need to present to the projector via a wireless connection, \
the optional USB Wireless LAN Unit must be installed.
With the LAN connection, two features are available: Projector control and Picture transmission.
projector control feature
With the wired or wireless LAN connection, you can control (power on/off, input select, etc.) and receive information 
from the projector over the network using a computer. The following three methods are available:
* Using the HTTP Server feature on the projector. (→ page 52)
* Using PC Control Utility 3.0 from the supplied User Supportware 5 CD-ROM.
* Using Image Express Utility 2.0 from the supplied User Supportware 5 CD-ROM.
picture transmission feature (Using WindowsVista)
A Windows Vista-based  computer  can  be  operated  using  the  projector  over  a  network. The  projector  supports  the 
Network Projector function and the Remote Desktop function of Windows Vista. (→ page 55, 59)
picture transmission feature (Using User Supportware 5 CD-ROm)
With  the  wired  or  wireless  LAN  connection,  you  can  send  images  and  slides  from  a  personal  computer  to  the  pro-
jector which then can be projected on the screen. The following two methods are available:
* Using Image Express Utility 2.0 from the supplied User Supportware 5 CD-ROM.
* Using Ulead Photo Explorer 8.0 from the supplied User Supportware 5 CD-ROM.
With  the  USB  mouse  connected  to  the  projector,  you  can  also  operate  the  desktop  screen  on  your  Windows  PC 
connected to the LAN or the wireless LAN.
* Using Desktop Control Utility 1.0 from the supplied User Supportware 5 CD-ROM.
TIP: Five  Windows  software  programs  (Image  Express  Utility  2.0,  Desktop  Control  Utility  1.0,  Ulead  Photo  Explorer  8.0,  Viewer 
PPT  Converter  and  PC  Control  Utility  3.0)  and  a  Macintosh  software  program  (Image  Express  Utility  2  for  Mac  OS  X)  are  con-
tained  on  the  supplied  Projector  User  Supportware  5  CD-ROM.  For  their  functions  and  operations,  see  the  user’s  guides  (PDF) 
contained on the same CD-ROM.
• For the procedure to connect the projector with the network (wireless LAN/wired LAN), refer to “Network Set-
up Guide” attached. 
• For  the  procedure  to  connect Windows Vista  with  the  network  (wireless  LAN/wired  LAN),  refer  to  the  manual 
of Windows Vista.
 
2. Installation and Connections 
						

							
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Example of LAN connection
(A) Example of wired LAN connection
WIRELESSUSB(LAN)
WIRELESS
LAN
server
hub
lan cable (not supplied)
2. Installation and Connections
(B) Example of wireless LAN connection
(Network Type → Infrastructure)
 
To make connection with a wired LAN or wireless LAN via a wireless access point, you need to select the Infra-
structure mode.
From the menu, select [SETUP] → [INSTALLATION] → [NETWORK SETTINGS] → [WIRELESS] → [A DVANCED] 
→ [CONNECTION] → [NETWORK TYPE] → [INFRASTRUCTURE].
PC with wireless lan card insertedPC with built-in wireless lan function
Wireless access point
Wired lan
UsB Wireless lan Unit 
						

							
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2. Installation and Connections
To  enable  direct  communication  (i.e.,  peer-to-peer)  between  personal  computers  and  projectors,  you  need  to 
select the Ad Hoc mode.
From the menu, select [SETUP] → [INSTALLATION] → [N ETWORK  SETTINGS] → [WIRELESS] → [A DVANCED] 
→ [CONNECTION] → [NETWORK TYPE] → [AD HOC].
The Ad Hoc mode complies with IEEE802.11 standard.
PC with wireless lan card insertedPC with built-in wireless lan function
UsB Wireless lan Unit
(C) Example of wireless LAN connection (Network Type → Ad Hoc) 
						

							
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2. Installation and Connections
Connecting the Supplied Power Cable
Connect the supplied power cable to the projector.
First  connect  the  supplied  power  cable’s  three-pin  plug  to  the  AC  IN  of  the  projector,  and  then  connect  the  other 
plug of the supplied power cable in the wall outlet.
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Make sure that the prongs are fully inserted into both the aC in and thewall outlet.
to wall outlet
LENS SHIFTLEFT
TIP: To turn off the AC power supply when the projector is powered on, use a p\
ower strip equipped with a switch and a breaker.
TIP: The projector can be unplugged during its cool down period after it is \
turned off.
CAUTION:
Do  not  try  to  touch  the  ventilation  outlet  on  the  left  front  (when  seen  from  the  front)  as  it  can  become  heated 
white the projector is turned on and immediately after the projector is turned off.
CAUTION:
Do  not  unplug  the  power  cable  from  the  wall  outlet  or  projector  when  the  project  is  powered  on.  Doing  so  can 
cause damage to the AC IN connector of the projector and (or) the prong plug of the power cable.
About Direct p ower Off
The projector has a feature called “Direct Power Off ”. This feature allows the projector to be turned off (even when 
projecting an image) using a power strip equipped with a switch and a breaker.
NOTE: Before using Direct Power Off, be sure to allow at least 20 minutes immediately after turning on the projector and starting 
to display an image. 
						

							

OFF
VIDEOS-VIDEOVIEWER
NETWORK
COMPUTER
COMPONENT
ON
SELECT
POWERPOWER
MENU
ENTEREXIT
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3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)
This section describes how to turn on the projector and to project a picture onto the screen.
 Turning on the Projector
NOTE:
• The projector has two power switches: a main power switch and a POWER (ON/STAND BY) button (POWER ON and OFF on the 
remote control).
• When plugging in or unplugging the supplied power cable, make sure that the main power switch is pushed to the off () po-
sition. Failure to do so may cause damage to the projector.
• The  projector  has  a  feature  to  prevent  itself  from  being  used  by  unauthorized  individuals.  To  use  this  feature,  register  a  key-
word. (→ page 44)
1. Remove the lens cap.
•  Do  not  tr y  to  remove  the  lens  cap  by  pulling  on  the 
string. Doing so can cause damage.
2. To turn on the main power to the projector, press the 
Main Power switch to the on position ( I ).
•  The projector will go into standby mode. When in stand-
by mode, the POWER indicator will light orange and the 
STATUS indicator will light green.
3. After  making  sure  that  the  projector  is  in  standby 
mode,  press  the  POWER  (ON/STAND  BY)  or  POWER 
(ON)  button  for  a  minimum  of  2  seconds  when  the 
STATUS indicator goes off and the POWER indicator 
starts blinking.
  When  the  POWER  indicator  turns  a  steady  green, 
and the projector is ready to use.
•  After you turn on your projector, ensure that the comput-
er or video source is turned on and that your lens cap is 
removed.
NOTE: When no signal is available, a blue, black or logo screen is displ\
ayed.
POWERPOWERPOWER
STATUS
LAMP
STATUS
LAMP
STATUS
LAMP
  ON/STAND BY
StandbyBlinkingPower On
Steady green / orange lightBlinking green lightSteady green light
(→ page 125)
Press this button for a minimum of 2 seconds.
LAMPSTATUSPOWERON/STAND BYSOURCEAUTO ADJUST3D REFORM
SELECT
USB
LENS SHIFTLEFTRIGHTDOWNUP
WIRELESSWIRELESS
USB
LAMP
STATUS
POWER
LENS SHIFTLEFTRIGHTDOWNUP 
						

							

OFF
VIDEOS-VIDEOVIEWER
NETWORK
COMPUTER
COMPONENT
ONPOWERPOWER
MENU
ENTEREXIT
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SELECT
3. 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 21 menu languages.
To select a menu language, follow these steps:
1. Use the SELECT  button to select one of the 21 lan-
guages for 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 90)
NOTE:
•  The projector cannot be turned off for 60 seconds after the lamp is turn\
ed on and while the POWER indicator is blinking green.
• If you turn on the projector immediately after the lamp is turned off or when the ambient temperature is high, the cooling fans 
will run for a moment and then you will get an image on the screen.
• 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 Lamp mode is set to Eco, the Lamp indicator will light green.
• 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.
 (→ page 118)
- 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.
OFF
VIDEOS-VIDEOVIEWER
NETWORK
COMPUTER
COMPONENT
ON
SELECT
POWERPOWER
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MENU
ENTEREXIT
SOURCEAUTO ADJUST3D REFORM
SELECT
SOURCEAUTO ADJUST3D REFORM
SELECT 
						

							
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3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)
 Selecting a Source
Selecting the computer or video source
Detecting the Signal Automatically
Press  and  hold  the  SOURCE  button  for  a  minimum  of  1  second,  the  projector 
will search for the next available input source. Each time you press and hold the 
SOURCE button for a minimum of 1 second, the input source will change as fol-
lows:
COMPUTER1 → COMPUTER2 → COMPUTER3 → COMPONENT → VIDEO 
→ S-VIDEO → VIEWER → COMPUTER1 → ...
If  no  input  signal  is  present,  the  input  will  be  skipped.  When  the  input  source 
you wish to project is displayed, release the button.
Using the Remote Control
Press  any  one  of  the  COMPUTER  1/2/3,  COMPONENT,  VIDEO,  S-VIDEO, 
VIEWER or NETWORK buttons.
LASER
OFF
AUTO ADJ.
ON
ASPECTLAMP MODE
R-CLICKL-CLICKMOUSEFREEZEPIP
VOLUMEMAGNIFYPAGEUPDOWN
SELECT
POWERPOWER
MENU
ENTEREXIT
VIDEOS-VIDEOVIEWER
NETWORK
COMPUTER
COMPONENT3
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Selecting from Source List
Press  and  quickly  release  the  SOURCE  button  on  the  projector  cabinet  to  dis-
play the Source list. Each time the SOURCE button is pressed, the input source 
will  change  as  follows: “COMPUTER  1/2/3”, “COMPONENT”, “VIDEO”  (VCR  or 
laser  disc  player),  “S-VIDEO”,  “VIEWER”  (slides  on  a  USB  memory)  or  “NET-
WORK” (LAN port [RJ-45] or installed USB wireless LAN unit).
To display the selected source, press the ENTER button.
POWERAUTO ADJUST
USBLAMPSTATUSON/STAND BYSOURCE3D REFORM
SELECT
POWERAUTO ADJUST
USBLAMPSTATUSON/STAND BYSOURCE3D REFORM
SELECT 
						

							
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3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)
Use the lens shift dials, the adjustable tilt foot levers, the zoom lever or the focus ring to adjust the picture size and 
position.
 Adjusting the Picture Size and Position
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LENS SHIFTLEFTRIGHTDOWNUP
WIRELESSWIRELESS
NOTE*1: Adjust the throw angle (the height of an image) when the image\
 position is higher than the lens shift adjustable range. 
NOTE*2: See “  Correcting Keystone Distortion” on page 29 for Keystone.
* In the above drawings, cables are omitted for clarity.
Adjusting the focus
[Focus ring]
Adjusting the throw angle (the height of an image)
[Tilt foot] *1
Finely adjusting the size of an image
[Zoom lever]
Adjusting the left and right tilt of an image
[Tilt foot]
Adjusting the keystone correction
[Keystone] *2
Adjusting the position of a projected image
[Lens shift] 
						

							

3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)
Adjusting the position of a projected image
• Rotate the lens shift dial.
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USB       SELECT
LENS SHIFTLEFTRIGHTDOWNUP
WIRELESSWIRELESS
LENS SHIFTLEFTRIGHTDOWN
UP
Desktop front projection
Ceiling front projection
Vertical shift
Vertical shift
Max. 0.5V
Max. 0.5V
1V
0.5V
0.1H0.1H1H
Width of projected imageNomal projection position
Shift to leftShift to right
1VHeight of projected image
    NOTE: The lens shift dial for LEFT-RIGHT cannot be rotated one-half turn or more.
Do not over rotate it or it may break. 
NOTE: Shifting the lens to the maximum in two directions combined will cause the edges of the image to become dark or will 
cause some shadows. 
TIP: The lens shift dial for UP-DOWN can be rotated one turn or more, but not\
 beyond the adjustable range defined below.