NEC Projector Np4001 User Manual

							
 
Projector 
NP4001/NP4000 
User’s Manual 
  
						

							
© NEC Display Solutions, Ltd. 2007 
Second edition July 2007 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
•  DLP, BrilliantColor and DynamicBlack ar e trademarks of Texas Instruments. 
•   IBM is a trademark or registered trademark  of International Business Machines Corpora-
tion. 
•   Macintosh, Mac OS X and PowerBook are tradem arks of Apple, Inc., registered in the 
U.S. and other countries. 
•   Windows, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows XP or Windows 2000 are trademarks or 
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. 
•   VESA is a registered trademark of Vide o Electronics Standards Association. 
•   Trademark PJLink is a trademark applied fo r trademark rights in Japan, the United States 
of America and other countries and areas. 
•   Other product and company names mentioned in this users manual may be the trade-
marks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. 
 
Notes 
(1)  The contents of this user’s manual may not be reprinted in part or whole without permis- sion. 
(2)  The contents of this user’s manual are subject to change without notice. 
(3)  Great care has been taken in the preparation of this user’s manual; however, should you  notice any questionable points, errors  or omissions, please contact us. 
(4)  Notwithstanding article (3), NEC will not be re sponsible for any claims on loss of profit or 
other matters deemed to result from using the Projector. 
  
						

							
 
i 
Important Information 
Safety Cautions 
Precautions 
Please read this manual carefully before using your NEC NP4001/NP4000 projector and 
keep the manual handy for future reference. Your serial number is located on the bottom 
of your projector.  
Record it here:  
  CAUTION: 
To turn off main power, be sure to 
remove the plug from power outlet. The 
power outlet socket should be installed  as near to the equipment as possible, 
and should be easily accessible. 
 
  CAUTION: 
•  TO PREVENT SHOCK, DO  NOT OPEN THE CABINET. 
•  THERE ARE HIGH-VOLTAGE  COMPONENTS INSIDE. 
•   REFER SERVICING TO QUAL IFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. 
 This symbol warns the user that un-in
sulated voltage within the unit may be 
sufficient to cause electrical shock. T herefore, it is dangerous to make any 
kind of contact with any part inside of the unit. 
  This symbol alerts the user that im
portant information concerning the opera-
tion and maintenance of this unit has been provided.  
The information should be read carefully to avoid problems. 
WARNING: 
To prevent fire or shock, do NOT expose th is unit to rain or moisture. Do NOT use 
this unit’s plug with an extension cord or in an outlet unless all the prongs can be 
fully inserted. 
DOC Compliance Notice (for Canada only) 
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-
Causing Equipment Regulations. 
Machine Noise Information Regulation - 3. GPSGV (for Germany only) 
The highest sound pressure level is less than 70 dB (A) in accordance with EN ISO 
7779.  
						

							
Important Information 
ii 
Laser Rating 
 
This label is on the side of the remote control.  This mark is on the top 
of the remote control. 
 
CAUTION 
 Use of controls or adjustments or 
performance of procedures other than 
those specified herein may result  in hazardous radiation exposure. 
 
CAUTION 
  Do not look into the laser pointer while it is on and do not point the laser 
beam at a person. Serious injury could result. 
 
Disposing of your used product 
 EU-wide le
gislation as implemented in each Member State requires
that used electrical and electronic products carrying the mark (left)
must be disposed of separately from normal household waste. This 
includes pro
jectors and their electrical accessories or lamps. When
you dispose of such products, please follow the guidance of your lo-
cal authorit
y and/or ask the shop where you purchased the product.
After collecting the used products, they are reused and rec
ycled in a 
proper wa
y. This effort will help us reduce the wastes as well as the
ne
gative impact such as mercury contained in a lamp to the human
health and the environment at the minimum level. The mark on the
electrical and electronic products only applies to the current Euro-
pean Union Member States. 
WARNING TO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS:  Handling the cables supplied with this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known 
to the State of California to cause birth de fects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands 
after handling.  
						

							
Important Information  
iii 
RF Interference (for USA only) 
WARNING: 
The Federal Communications Commission does not allow any modifications or 
changes to the unit EXCEPT those specified by NEC Display Solutions of Amer-
ica, Inc. in this manual. Failure to comply with this government regulation could 
void your right to operate this equipment. This equipment has been tested and 
found to comply with the limits for a Cla ss B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of 
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection 
against harmful interference in a resident ial installation. This equipment gener-
ates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used 
in accordance with the instructions, ma y cause harmful interference to radio 
communications. However, there is no guaran tee that interference will not occur in 
a particular installation. 
If this equipment does cause harmful interf erence to radio or television reception, 
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and  on, the user is encour-
aged to try to correct the interference by  one or more of the following measures: 
 
z Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 
z Increase the separation betw een the equipment and receiver. 
z Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circ uit different from that to which the 
receiver is connected. 
z Consult the dealer or an experienced  radio / TV technician for help. 
For UK only: In UK, a BS approved power  cable with molded plug has a Black (five 
Amps) fuse installed for use with this equipment. If a power cable is not supplied with 
this equipment please contact your supplier. 
Important Safeguards 
These safety instructions are to ensure the l ong life of your projector and to prevent fire 
and shock. Please read them carefully and heed all warnings. 
  Installation •
  Do not place the projector in the following conditions: 
ƒ  On an unstable cart, stand, or table. 
ƒ   Near water, baths or damp rooms. 
ƒ   In direct sunlight, near heaters or heat radiating appliances. 
ƒ   In a dusty, smoky or steamy environment. 
ƒ   On a sheet of paper or cloth, rugs or carpets.  
						

							
Important Information 
iv 
•  If you wish to have the proj ector installed on the ceiling: 
ƒ   Do not attempt to install the projector yourself. 
ƒ   The projector must be installed by qualif ied technicians in order to ensure proper 
operation and reduce the risk of bodily injury. 
ƒ   In addition, the ceiling must be strong enough to support the projector and the in-
stallation must be in accordance with any local building codes. 
ƒ   Please consult your dealer for more information. 
 
  CAUTION: 
When shipping the projector, remove the optional lens beforehand. The lens 
and the lens shift mechanism may encounter damage caused by improper 
handling during transportation. 
 
Place the projector in a horizontal position 
Do not put the projector on its side when the lamp is turned on. Doing so may cause 
damage to the projector. Tilting the front of
 the projector up or down by more than 45° 
from level could reduce lamp life by up to 20%. 
                                       
 
  CAUTION: 
Do not drop the projector on your hand 
or fingers while lifting the projector to 
replace the filters. Doing so c ould injure your hand or fingers. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

							
Important Information  
v 
 Fire and Shock Precautions  •
  Ensure that there is sufficient ventilati on and that vents are unobstructed to prevent 
the build-up of heat inside your projector. A llow at least 8 inches (20cm) of space be-
tween your projector and a wall. 
•   Do not try to touch the ventilation outlet on the  rear as it can become heated while 
the projector is turned on  and immediately after the  projector is turned off. 
•   Prevent foreign objects such as paper clips and bits of paper from falling into your 
projector. Do not attempt to retrieve any objec ts that might fall into your projector. Do 
not insert any metal objects such as a wire  or screwdriver into your project. If some-
thing should fall into your projector, disc onnect it immediately and have the object 
removed by qualified service personnel. 
•   Do not place any objects on top of the projector. 
•   Do not touch the power plug during a thund erstorm. Doing so can cause electrical 
shock or fire. 
•   The projector is designed to operate on a power supply of 100-240V AC 50/60 Hz. 
Ensure that your power supply fits this  requirement before attempting to use your 
projector. 
•   Do not look into the lens while the projec tor is on. Serious damage to your eyes could 
result. 
•   Keep any items such as magnifying glass out  of the light path of the projector. The 
light being projected from the lens is ex tensive, therefore any kind of abnormal ob-
jects that can redirect light coming out of the lens, can cause unpredictable outcome 
such as fire or injury to the eyes. 
•   Do not cover the lens with the black lens cap or equivalent while the projector is on. 
Doing so can lead to melting of the cap  and possibly burning your hands due to the 
heat emitted from the light output. 
•   Do not place any objects, which are easily  affected by heat, in front of the projector 
lens or a projector exhaust vent. Doing so  could lead to the object melting or getting 
your hands burned from the heat that is  emitted from the light output and exhaust. 
•   Handle the power cable carefully. A damaged or frayed power cable can cause elec-
tric shock or fire. 
ƒ  Do not use any power cables other than the one supplied by NEC. 
ƒ   Do not bend or tug the power cable excessively. 
ƒ   Do not place the power cable under the projector, or any heavy object. 
ƒ   Do not cover the power cable with other soft materials such as rugs. 
ƒ   Do not heat the power cable 
ƒ   Do not handle the power plug with wet hands.  
						

							
Important Information 
vi 
•  Turn off the projector, unplug the powe r cable and have the projector serviced by 
qualified service personnel under the following conditions: 
ƒ   When the power cable or plug is damaged or frayed. 
ƒ   If liquid has been spilled into the projector,  or if it has been exposed to rain or  
water. 
ƒ   If the projector does not operate norma lly when you follow the instructions  
described in this users manual. 
ƒ   If the projector has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. 
ƒ   If the projector exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for 
service. 
•   Disconnect the power cable and any othe r cables before carrying the projector. 
•   Turn off the projector and unplug the power cable if the projector is not to be used for 
an extended period of time. 
•   When using a LAN cable: 
ƒ  For safety, do not connect to the connector  for peripheral device wiring that might 
have excessive voltage. 
•   Turn off the projector and unplug the power cable before cleaning the cabinet or re-
placing the lamp. 
 CAUTION: 
•   Always carry your projector by using the carrying handle. 
•   Do not use the tilt-foot for purposes  other than originally intended. Misuses 
such as using the tilt foot to carry or  hang (from the wall or ceiling) the projec-
tor can cause damage to the projector. 
•   Do not send the projector in the soft ca se by parcel delivery service or cargo 
shipment. The projector inside the soft case could be damaged. 
•   If heavy use for a number of consecutiv e days is expected, select the High 
setting in the Fan Mode window to reduce heat stress on the projector (see 
1Fan Mode). 
•   Do not unplug the power cable from the wall outlet or projector when the pro-
jector 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. 
•   The projector can be unplugged during its  cool down period after it is turned 
off. 
•   Do not try to touch the ventilation out let on the rear as it can become heated 
while the projector is turned on and immediately after the projector is turned 
off. 
•   Do not turn off the AC power for 60  seconds after the lamp is turned on and 
while the POWER indicator is blinking green. Doing so could cause premature 
lamp failure. 
•   Do not place your hands near the lens opening while shifting the lens. Shifting 
the lens could pinch your fingers or hands causing injury.  
						

							
Important Information  
vii 
 Remote Control Precautions •
  Handle the remote control carefully. 
•   If the remote control gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. 
•   Avoid excessive heat and humidity. 
•   Do not heat, take apart, or  throw batteries into fire. 
•   If you will not be using the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries. 
•   Ensure that you have the batteries  polarity (+/–) aligned correctly. 
•   Do not use new and old batteries together, or use different types of batteries together. 
•   Dispose of used batteries according to your local regulations. 
Lamp Replacement 
To replace either of the lamps, fo llow all instructions provided on page 107. 
Be sure to replace the lamp when the following is displayed on the screen: 
 
If you continue to use the lamp after the lamp  has reached the end of its usable life, the 
lamp bulb may shatter, and pieces of glass may be scattered in the lamp case. Do not 
touch them as the pieces of glass may cause injury. 
If this happens, contact your dealer for lamp replacement. 
Important Lamp Characteristic 
The projector has a high-pressure mercury lamp as a light source. 
A characteristic of mercury lamps is that  brightness gradually decreases with age. Also 
repeatedly turning the lamp on and off will incr ease the possibility of reduced brightness. 
 
  CAUTION: 
When removing the lamp from a ceiling-mounted projector, make sure that no 
one is under the projector. Glass frag
ments could fall if the lamp has been 
burned out. 
  
						

							
 
viii 
Table of Contents 
IMPORTANT INFORMATION........................................................................\
.....................................I 
SAFETY CAUTIONS........................................................................\
....................................................... .I 
TABLE OF CONTENTS........................................................................\
........................................VIII 
1. INTRODUCTION........................................................................\
......................................................1 
n WHAT’S IN THE BOX?........................................................................\
..............................................1 
o INTRODUCTION TO THE PROJECTOR........................................................................\
.......................2 
Features you’ll enjoy: ........................................................................\
............................................2 
p PART NAMES OF THE PROJECTOR........................................................................\
..........................3 
Front-right view........................................................................\
......................................................3 
Top View........................................................................\
....................................................... ..........4 
Carrying the Projector........................................................................\
...........................................5 
Bottom view........................................................................\
....................................................... .....6 
q TOP FEATURES........................................................................\
........................................................7 
Lens Controls........................................................................\
....................................................... ..7 
OSD Controls and Status LEDS........................................................................\
.........................8 
r TERMINAL PANEL FEATURES........................................................................\
................................10 
s PART NAMES OF THE REMOTE CONTROL........................................................................\
.............12 
Battery Installation........................................................................\
...............................................14 
Operating Range for Wireless Remote Control ......................................................................15 
Remote Control Precautions........................................................................\
.............................15 
Using the Remote Control in Wired Operation .......................................................................16 
2. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS........................................................................\
..............17 
n SETTING UP THE SCREEN AND THE PROJECTOR........................................................................\
.17 
o SELECTING A LOCATION........................................................................\
........................................18 
p INSTALLING OR REMOVING THE OPTIONAL LENS........................................................................\
.19 
Removing the Existing Lens From the Projector ....................................................................19 
Installing the New Lens........................................................................\
......................................21 
Installing the New Lens Using the anti-theft screw ................................................................21 
q THROW DISTANCE AND SCREEN SIZE........................................................................\
..................22 
NP4000 Throw Distance and Screen Size Values.................................................................23 
NP4001 Throw Distance and Screen Size Values.................................................................24 
r REPLACING COLOR WHEEL........................................................................\
..................................27 
s MAKING CONNECTIONS........................................................................\
.........................................31 
Connecting Your PC or Macintosh Computer........................................................................\
.31 
Connecting an External Monitor........................................................................\
........................33 
Connecting Your DVD Player with Component Output .........................................................34 
Connecting Your VCR or Laser Disc Player........................................................................\
...35 
t CONNECTING THE SUPPLIED POWER CABLE........................................................................\
.......36 
3. PROJECTING AN IMAGE (BASIC OPERATION) ...................................................................37 
n TURNING ON THE PROJECTOR........................................................................\
..............................37 
Note on Startup Screen (Menu Language Select screen) ....................................................38 
o SELECTING A SOURCE........................................................................\
..........................................39 
p ADJUSTING THE PICTURE POSITION AND PICTURE SIZE..............................................................40 
Adjusting Picture Position Manually........................................................................\
.................40