NEC Projector Np4001 User Manual

							
Table of Contents 
ix 
Lens Shift Adjustable Range........................................................................\
.............................42 
From the Remote Control Unit ........................................................................\
..........................42 
Adjusting the Projector Level........................................................................\
.............................44 
q OPTIMIZING AN RGB IMAGE AUTOMATICALLY........................................................................\
......45 
Adjusting the Image Using Auto Adjust ........................................................................\
............45 
r ADJUSTING VOLUME UP AND DOWN........................................................................\
.....................46 
s TURNING OFF THE PROJECTOR........................................................................\
............................47 
About Direct Power Off........................................................................\
.......................................48 
After Use........................................................................\
....................................................... ........48 
4. CONVENIENT FEATURES........................................................................\
..................................49 
n TURNING OFF THE IMAGE AND SOUND........................................................................\
.................49 
o FREEZING A PICTURE........................................................................\
............................................49 
p ADJUSTING THE FOCUS/ZOOM MANUALLY........................................................................\
...........50 
Adjusting by Using the OSD Control Panel ........................................................................\
.....50 
q CHANGING LAMP MODE........................................................................\
........................................51 
Changing Lamp Mode by Using the Projectors OSD Control Panel ...................................51 
Changing Lamp Mode by Using the Remote Control............................................................52 
r GETTING INFORMATION........................................................................\
.........................................53 
s ADJUSTING POSITION/CLOCK........................................................................\
...............................54 
Adjusting Position/Clock/Phase by Using the OSD Control Panel ......................................54 
Correcting Keystone by Using the Remote Control...............................................................55 
t PREVENTING THE UNAUTHORIZED USE OF THE PROJECTOR......................................................57 
Locking the Projector........................................................................\
..........................................57 
Unlocking the Projector ........................................................................\
......................................59 
u USING THE PHYSICAL LOCK........................................................................\
..................................60 
Using the Kensington Lock ........................................................................\
................................60 
Using the Security Chain Lock ........................................................................\
..........................60 
5. USING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ........................................................................\
...........................61 
n USING THE MENUS........................................................................\
................................................61 
Navigating the OSD........................................................................\
............................................61 
o MENU TREE........................................................................\
....................................................... ....63 
p MENU ELEMENTS........................................................................\
..................................................65 
q SOURCE MENU DESCRIPTIONS AND FUNCTIONS........................................................................\
.66 
r ADJUST MENU DESCRIPTIONS AND FUNCTIONS........................................................................\
..67 
Picture menu........................................................................\
....................................................... .67 
Image Options Menu........................................................................\
..........................................68 
Video Menu........................................................................\
....................................................... ...73 
s DETAIL SETTINGS MENU DESCRIPTIONS AND FUNCTIONS..........................................................76 
General........................................................................\
....................................................... ..........76 
White Balance........................................................................\
......................................................78 
Color Correction ........................................................................\
..................................................79 
t SETUP MENU DESCRIPTIONS AND FUNCTIONS........................................................................\
....80 
General........................................................................\
....................................................... ..........80 
Installation........................................................................\
....................................................... .....84 
LAN Settings........................................................................\
....................................................... .91 
Options........................................................................\
....................................................... ...........92 
u INFORMATION MENU DESCRIPTIONS AND FUNCTIONS.................................................................96 
Usage Time........................................................................\
....................................................... ...96 
Source........................................................................\
....................................................... ............97 
LAN........................................................................\
....................................................... .................98  
						

							
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Version........................................................................\
....................................................... ...........99 
v RESET MENU DESCRIPTIONS AND FUNCTIONS........................................................................\
..101 
6. MAINTENANCE........................................................................\
....................................................102 
n CLEANING THE PROJECTOR........................................................................\
................................102 
Cleaning the Cabinet ........................................................................\
........................................102 
Cleaning the Lens........................................................................\
.............................................102 
Cleaning the Filters ........................................................................\
...........................................103 
o REPLACING CONSUMABLE PARTS........................................................................\
......................105 
Replacing the Filters ........................................................................\
.........................................105 
Replacing the Lamps ........................................................................\
........................................107 
Resetting the Lamp Hours Counter ........................................................................\
................109 
7. APPENDIX........................................................................\
....................................................... ......110 
n USING THE OPTIONAL REMOTE MOUSE RECEIVER (NP01MR)................................................110 
Connecting the remote mouse receiver to your computer ..................................................110 
When operating a computer through the remote mouse receiver .....................................110 
When connecting using the USB terminal........................................................................\
.....111 
Operating your computer’s mouse from the remote control ...............................................111 
About Drag Mode........................................................................\
..............................................111 
o TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................\
............................................112 
Indicator Messages ........................................................................\
...........................................112 
Common Problems and Solutions ........................................................................\
..................114 
Tips for Troubleshooting........................................................................\
...................................114 
p IMAGE PROBLEMS........................................................................\
...............................................115 
Lamp Problems........................................................................\
..................................................116 
Remote Control Problems ........................................................................\
................................116 
Audio Problems........................................................................\
.................................................117 
q HAVING THE PROJECTOR SERVICED........................................................................\
..................118 
8. SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................\
................................................119 
n PROJECTOR SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................\
.............................119 
Optical Specifications ........................................................................\
.......................................119 
Electrical Specifications ........................................................................\
....................................120 
Mechanical Specifications ........................................................................\
................................121 
Environmental Considerations ........................................................................\
........................121 
Regulations........................................................................\
....................................................... .122 
o CABINET DIMENSIONS........................................................................\
.........................................123 
p PIN ASSIGNMENTS OF MINI D-SUB 15 PIN INPUT CONNECTOR................................................124 
q COMPATIBLE INPUT SIGNAL LIST........................................................................\
........................125 
r PC CONTROL CODES AND CABLE CONNECTIONS.....................................................................128 
s SCREEN TRIGGER........................................................................\
...............................................130 
t OPERATION USING HTTP BROWSER........................................................................\
.................131 
Overview........................................................................\
....................................................... ......131 
Preparation Before Use........................................................................\
....................................131 
Handling of the Address for Operation via a Browser ..........................................................131 
Configuring Network Settings........................................................................\
..........................132 
Structure of the HTTP Server........................................................................\
..........................134 
u 15 PIN GPIO CONTROL........................................................................\
......................................136 
9. TROUBLESHOOTING CHECK LIST ........................................................................\
................137  
						

							
 
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1. Introduction 
n What’s in the Box? 
Carefully unpack the projector and check  that the following items are included: 
  
NP4001/NP4000 Projector  Remote Control (79TD5521)  (with Two AA alkaline batteries) 
Power cable 
3.6m/11.8 ft. 
  (North America: 
79TD5701) 
(Europe: 79TD5711) 
(Japan: 79TD 5691) 
  Remote Cable 
10m/33ft 
(79TD5481) 
ƒ  Quick setup guide 
(79TD5741) 
Important Information 
(79TD5751) 
ƒ   For North America Only: 
Registration Card 
Limited Warranty 
ƒ   For Europe only: 
Guarantee Policy 
ƒ  For Japan Only: 
Users manual 
Warranty card 
   
CD-ROM 
(This User’s manual)  (79TD5501)  6 Segment Color 
Wheel 
(79TD5371)  Lens Hole Cap 
(Installed) 
 
  ƒ
  Anti-Theft Screw for 
lens x 1 
(79TD5811) 
ƒ  Security Sticker 
 
Contact your dealer immediately if any items are  missing, appear damaged, or if the unit does not 
work. 
CAUTION 
  Avoid using the projector in dusty environments.  
						

							
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o Introduction to the Projector 
Features you’ll enjoy:
 
z DLP projector with high resolution 
z Native WXGA support (NP4001 only) 
A WXGA (1280 x 768) resolution provides wide screen display with an aspect ratio of 
15:9. 
z High brightness 
High brightness output of 5200 and 45 00 lumens (NP4000 and NP4001 respec-
tively) is achieved using the 4-segment color wheel.
 
z  Dual Lamp system 
Two lamp system offers increased lamp life and energy savings along with redundancy. 
z Extensive optional lens with bayonet mount 
Five types of optional lenses are available.
 
z Powered Lens Shift, Zoom, and Focu s offer installation flexibility 
Powered Horizontal and  Vertical lens shift provides the  ability to project from off center 
screen installations. Powered zoom and focus provide quick and easy adjustment.
 
z  Direct Power Off & Auto Start 
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. 
Also, the power cable can be removed immedi ately after turning off the projector. 
Auto Start eliminates the need to always use the POWER (ON/STANDBY) button 
on the remote control or projector cabinet. 
z A variety of input ports and a comprehensive array of system control interfaces 
This projector supports input signals including BNC, DVI-D, analog RGB, component, 
S-video, and composite. 
z 3W+3W Stereo speaker 
Built in 3W x 2 speakers are provided. 
z Preventing unauthorized use of the projector 
Enhanced smart security settings for password protection, cabinet control panel lock to 
help prevent unauthorized access, adjustments and theft deterrence. 
z Integrated RJ-45 connector for wired networking capability for property management. 
z Combination of BrilliantColor™ and 6-segment color wheel offers a more true color re-
production  
						

							
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p Part Names of the Projector 
Front-right view
 
 
ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE: 
1.  IR receiver  Receiver for IR signal from remote control 12 
2.  Lamp cover  Remove cover to replace lamp or color wheel 107 
3.  Lens control panel   See Lens Controls 7 
4.  OSD control panel  See OSD Controls and Status LEDS 8 
5.  I/O connector panel  Connect various input devices 10 
6.  Intake vent  Lamp cooling vent – do not obstruct — 
7.  Speakers  Built-in stereo speakers — 
8.  Height adjuster  Adjusts level of projector 6, 44 
9.  Lens  Remove lens hole cap before use —  
10.  Lens release button  Press the release button before removing the 
lens —
 
11.  Anti-Theft Screw  Prevent theft of the lens — 
12.  Intake vent and front 
filter  Keeps the front fan free of dust  
– clean regularly for optimum performance  
– do not obstruct 103 
Important: 
Grill openings on the projector allow for good 
air circulation, which keeps the pro-
jector lamp cool. Do not obs truct any of the grill openings.  
						

							
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Top View 
 
ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE: 
1.  Lens control panel  See 3Lens Controls 7 
2.  Right-hand speaker  Right-hand speaker — 
3.  Lamp cover  Remove cover to replace lamp or color wheel 107 
4.  Exhaust vent  Exhaust  vent – do not obstruct — 
5.  OSD control panel  See 3OSD Controls and Status LEDS 8 
6.  Rear intake vent  Rear coo ling intake – do not obstruct — 
7.  Left intake vent  Left-hand c ooling intake – do not obstruct — 
 
 
 
  
						

							
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Carrying the Projector 
Always carry your projector by the handle. 
Before moving or carrying the projector,  disconnect the power cable and any other ca-
bles that may be attached to it. 
When moving the projector or when the projecto r is not in use, cover the lens with the 
lens cap. 
To extend the projector handle, refer to the following guide. 
1.  Stand the projector on its end with  the control panels at the bottom. 
Note: 
Stand the projector on its end by lifting the cabinet. Do not use the handle to place 
the projector upright. 
2.  Lift the handle in the direction  shown until it is fully extended. 
 
  
						

							
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Bottom view 
 
ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE: 
1.  Height adjusters  Adjust projection height 44 
2.  Intake vent  Color wheel cooling vent – do not obstruct — 
3.  Front filter  Keep the fan free of dust – clean regularly for 
optimum performance 103 
4.  Ceiling support holes 
Contact your dealer for information on 
mounting the projector on a ceiling —
 
5.  Security chain 
opening  Attach anti-theft device –  
see 
u
 Using the Physical Lock 60 
6.  Rear filter 
7.  Side filter  Keep the fans free of dust –  
clean regularly for optimum performance 
103 
 
CAUTION 
  With ceiling installation, use approved mounting hardware & M4 screws; 
maximum depth of screw: 12 mm; dist
ance from ceiling/ wall: 50/50 cm, 
20/20 inch for proper ventilation; distan ce from fluorescent lamps: at least 
50 cm front and back of then projector. For permanent installations, follow 
local codes.  
						

							
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q Top Features 
Lens Controls
 
 
ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE: 
1.  ZOOM  Increase/decrease projected image size 50 
2.  UP CURSOR 
3.  RIGHT CURSOR 
4.  DOWN CURSOR 
5.  LEFT CURSOR  Move image left, right, up, or down 
6.  FOCUS  Focus the projected image 50 
  
						

							
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OSD Controls and Status LEDS 
 
 
ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE: 
1.  MENU  Open / Close the OSD 61 
2.  SELECT PAD  Navigate and change settings in the OSD 61 
3.  
RIGHT CURSOR/ 
VOLUME 
INCREASE Increase volume 
46 
4.  EXIT  Exit the On-Screen Display (OSD) 62 
5.  SOURCE 
Change or select the input device 39 
6.  AUTO ADJUST  Optimize image size, position, and resolution 45 
Green 
7.  LAMP 1 
Flashing See Indicator Messages 113