NEC Projector Np4000 User Manual

							
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o Selecting a Source 
The Source can be selected from the projectors  control panel or from the remote control unit. 
Refer to the following gui de to select Source. 
1.  Press  Menu  on the OSD 
control panel or on the 
remote control unit to dis-
play the  Main Menu . 
Scroll to the  Source menu 
using  ▲or▼  and press 
Enter . 
 
Note:   
Return to the projected 
image by pressing  Exit 
twice. 
 
2.   Select the required source 
using  ▲or▼  and press 
Enter . 
 
 
Note: 
If an XGA signal is not correctly recogni zed on NP4001, set WXGA Mode to Off. 
(see page 72). 
To check if the signal is recognized,  go to Source under Information menu. 
(see page 397) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

							
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p Adjusting the Picture Position and Picture Size 
The Picture Position and Picture Size can be adjus ted manually from the lens control panel or 
from the remote control unit. Refer to the follo wing guides to adjust Picture Position manually. 
Adjusting Picture Position Manually 
1.  Press the Select keypad in 
any direction to bring up 
the Lens Shift window. 
 
2.  Press the directional key 
as required to shift the 
image. Releasing the  
directional arrow will  
re-center the cursor. 
 
3.  To alter the picture size, 
press  Menu  and select the 
Adjust  menu using 
▲ or▼ . Press Enter to 
open the  Adjust menu. 
Press  ◄or►  to select  Im-
age Options  followed by 
▲ or▼  to select the  
Aspect Ratio . Press  
Enter . 
  
						

							
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4.  The  Aspect Ratio  win-
dow is displayed. Select 
the desired picture size 
using  ▲or▼  and press 
Enter . 
Note:  
The NP4000 and NP4001 
support different Aspect 
Ratio options as shown. 
5.   When finished, press  Exit 
to return to the projected 
image.  NP4000 Aspect Ratio Options
 
 
NP4001 Aspect Ratio Options 
 
  
						

							
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Lens Shift Adjustable Range 
The adjustable range for lens shift is tabulated below and subject to the conditions listed. 
Note: 
The drawings below are applied to the lenses for NP07ZL, NP08ZL, NP09ZL, and 
NP10ZL. The lens for NP06FL does not have a lens shift feature. 
 
 
From the Remote Control Unit 
1.   Press the  Lens Shift  but-
ton to bring up the Lens 
Shift window. 
  
						

							
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2.  Press the directional keys 
as required to shift the 
image. Releasing the di-
rectional arrow will re-
center the cursor. 
 
3.  To alter the picture size, 
press the  Aspect button to 
display the Aspect Ratio 
window. 
Note:  
The NP4000 and NP4001 
support different Aspect 
Ratio options as shown. 
4.   Select the desired picture 
size using  ▲or▼  and 
press  Enter . 
5.  When finished, press  Exit 
to return to the projected 
image.  NP4000 Aspect Ratio Options
 
 
NP4001 Aspect Ratio Options 
 
  
						

							
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Adjusting the Projector Level 
1.  To raise the level of the projec-
tor, twist the adjusters clockwise. 
 
2.  To lower the level of the projec-
tor, lift the projector and twist 
the adjusters counter clockwise.  
 
 
 
 
  
						

							
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q Optimizing an RGB Image Automatically 
Adjusting the Image Using Auto Adjust
 
To optimize an RGB image automatically refer to the following guide. 
Press the Auto ADJ. button on the Remote Unit (see item 27, 
s  Part Names of the Re-
mote Control on page 
12 ) to optimize an RGB image automatically. 
This adjustment may be necessary when you  connect your computer for the first time. 
  
						

							
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r Adjusting Volume Up and Down 
The volume can be adjusted from the OSD Control Panel or with the Remote Control unit. 
Refer to the following as a guide. 
1.  Press the  Volume +/-   
buttons on the remote 
control or the  Select pad 
left and right keys on the 
OSD control panel. The 
volume level is displayed 
on screen. 
2.   Use the  Volume +/-  but-
tons or the  Select pad left 
and right keys on the OSD 
control panel to adjust the 
level. 
 
 
  
						

							
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s Turning off the Projector 
Once the projector is no longer required, it is  important to shut it down correctly to avoid 
damage or unnecessary wear and tear to the projector. 
CAUTION 
 •
  Do not unplug the power cable from the wall outlet or projector when 
the projector 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. 
To turn off the AC power supply when the projector is powered on, 
use a power strip equipped with a switch and a breaker. 
•   Do not turn off the AC power supply within 10 seconds of making ad-
justment or setting changes and closing the menu. Doing so can 
cause loss of adjustments and settings and return to default. 
 
Refer to the following guide to shut down the projector. 
1.  Press the  On/Standby  button 
once. The OSD displays the 
message shown on the right. 
 
2.   Press the  On/Standb y button 
again or  Enter on the OSD con-
trol panel or the remote control 
to verify power off. 
The cooling fans keep operating 
for a while (Cooling-off time). 
The cooling fans stop operating 
when the projector turns off 
3.   The projector enters Standby 
mode and the power LED lights 
orange. 
4.  Press the Main Power switch to 
the off position (O) to turn off 
the projector. 
 
  
						

							
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About Direct Power 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. 
After Use 
Preparation: Make sure that the projector is turned off.  
1.  Unplug the power cable.  
2.  Disconnect any other cables.  
3.  Return the height adjusters to their original, minimum position. 
4.  Cover the lens with the lens cap.