NEC Projector P502H User Manual

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This	section	describes	how	to	turn	on	the	projector	and	to	project	a	picture	onto	the	screen.
❶ Flow of Projecting an Image
Step 1
•	 Connecting	your	computer	/	Connecting	the	power	cord	(→ page 11)
 
Step 2 
•	 Turning	on	the	projector	(→ page 12)
 
Step 3 
•	 Selecting	a	source	(→ page 14)
 
Step 4
•	 Adjusting	the	picture	size	and	position	(→ page 16)
•	 Correcting	keystone	distortion	[KEYSTONE]	(→ page 21)
 
Step 5
•	 Adjusting	a	picture	and	sound
- Optimizing a computer signal automatically (→ page 23)
- Turning up or down volume (→ page 23)
 
Step 6
•	 Making	a	presentation
 
Step 7
•	 Turning	off	the	projector	(→ page 24)
 
Step 8
•	 When	Moving	the	Projector	(→ page 25)
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❷ Connecting Your Computer/Connecting the Power Cord
1.	 Connect	your	computer	to	the	projector.
 This section will show you a basic connection to a computer. For information about other connections, see “5. 
Installation	and	Connections”	on	page	69.
	 Connect	the	computer	cable	(VGA)	between	the	projector’s	COMPUTER	IN	terminal	and	the	computer’s	port	(mini	
D-Sub 15 Pin). Turn two thumb screws of both terminals to fix the computer cable (VGA).
2.	 Connect	the	supplied	power	cord	to	the	projector.
	 First	connect	the	supplied	pow er	cord’s	three-pin	plug	to	the	AC	IN	of	the	projector,	and	then	connect	the	other	
plug of the supplied power cord in the wall outlet.
 The projector’s power indicator will flash for a few seconds and then will light red* (standby mode).
*	 This	will	apply	for	both	indicators	when	[NORMAL]	is	selected	for	[STANDBY	MODE].	See	the	Po wer	Indicator	
section.(→ page 125) 
COMPUTER IN
Make	sure	that	the	prongs	are	fully	inserted	into	both	the	A
C	IN	and	the	w all	outlet.
T
o wall outlet ←
 CAUTION:
Parts	of	the	projector	may	become	temporarily	heated	if	the	projector	is	turned	off	with	the	POWER	button.
Be	careful	to	handle	the	projector.
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❸ Turning on the Projector
1. Remove the lens cap.
 With the lens cap’s stopper pressed up, pull forward and 
off.
Stopper
2. Press the  (POWER) button on the projector cabinet 
or the POWER ON button on the remote control. 
 The POWER indicator lights blue and the image is projected 
on the screen.
TIP:	
•	 When	the	message	“PROJECTOR	IS	LOCKED!	ENTER	YOUR	
PASSWORD.”	is	displayed,	it	means	that	the	[SECURITY]	
feature	is	turned	on.	(→	page	31)
 After you turn on your projector, ensure that the computer 
or video source is turned on.
NOTE:	When	no	input	signal	is	present,	the	no-signal	guidance	is	
displayed	(factory	menu	setting).
 
StandbyBlinking Power On
Steady red light Blinking blue 
light Steady blue 
light
(→	page	125)
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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	30	menu	languages.
To select a menu language, follow these steps:
1. Use the ▲, ▼, ◀ or ▶ button to select one of the 30 
languages from the menu.
 
2. Press the ENTER button to e xecute 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	39	and	52)
 
NOTE:	
•	 Keep	the	lens	cap	off	the	lens	while	the	projector’s	power	is	on.
	 If	the	lens	cap	is	on,	it	could	be	warped	due	to	high	temperature.
•	 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	be	turned	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.
-	 If	the	STATUS	indicator	lights	orange	with	the	power	button	pressed,	it	means	that	the	[CONTROL	PANEL	LOCK]	is	turned	on.	
Cancel	the	lock	by	turning	it	off.	(→	page	55)
-	 If	the	lamp	fails	to	light,	and	if	the	LAMP	indicator	flashes	on	and	off	in	a	cycle	of	six	times,	wait	a	full	minute	and	then	turn	on	
the	power.
•	 While	the	POWER	indicator	is	blinking	blue	in	short	cycles,	the	power	cannot	be	turned	off	by	using	the	power	button.
•	 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	projector	is	turned	on,	it	may	take	some	time	before	the	lamp	light	becomes	bright.
•	 If	you	turn	on	the	projector	immediately	after	the	lamp	is	turned	off	or	when	the	temperature	is	high,	the	fans	run	without	display-
ing	an	image	for	some	time	and	then	the	projector	will	display	the	image.
 
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❹ Selecting a Source
Selecting the computer or video source
NOTE:	Turn	on	the	computer	or	video	source	equipment	connected	to	the	projector.
Detecting the Signal Automatically
Press	the	SOURCE	button	once.	The	projector	will	search	for	the	avail-
able	input	source	and	display	it.	The	input	source	will	change	as	follows:	
[HDMI1]	→	[HDMI2]	→	[COMPUTER]	→	[VIDEO]	→	[HDBaseT]	→	[APPS]
•	 With	the	SOURCE	screen	displayed,	you	can	press	the	SOURCE	
button	a	few	times	to	select	the	input	source.
TIP:	If	no	input	signal	is	present,	the	input	will	be	skipped.
 
Using the Remote Control
Press	any	one	of	the	COMPUTER	1,	HDMI1,	HDMI2,	VIDEO,	HDBaseT,	
or	APPS	buttons.
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Selecting Default Source
You	can	so	that	it	will	be	displayed	each	time	the	projector	is	turned	on.
1. Press the MENU button.
 The menu will be displayed.
2. Press the ▶	button	twice	to	select	[SETUP]	and	the	▼	button	or	the	ENTER	button	to	select	[GENERAL].
3. Press the ▶	button	four	times	to	select	[OPTIONS(2)].
4. Press the ▼	button	five	times	to	select	[DEFAULT	SOURCE	SELECT]	and	press	the	ENTER	button.
 The [DEFAULT SOURCE SELECT] screen will be displayed.
 (→ page 63)
5. Select a source as the default source, and press the ENTER button.
6. Press the EXIT button a f ew times to close the menu.
7. Restart the projector.
 The source you selected in step 5 will be projected.
TIP:	
•	 When	the	projector	and	computer	are	connected	and	the	projector	is	in	standby,	it	is	possible	to	turn	on	the	projector’s	power	
and	project	the	computer’s	screen	automatically	by	detecting	the	computer	signals	or	HDMI	signals	issued	from	the	computer.
	 ([AUTO	POWER	ON]	→	page	62)
•	 On	Windows	notebook	computer,	it	can	switch	to	enable/disable	the	external	output	by	the	combination	of	Fn	key	and	one	of	
function	key.
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❺ Adjusting the Picture Size and Position
Use	the	lens	shift	dial,	the	adjustable	tilt	foot	lever,	the	zoom	lev er/zoom	ring	and	the	focus	ring	to	adjust	the	picture	
size	and	position.
In	this	chapter	drawings	and	cables	are	omitted	for	clarity.
Adjusting	the	projected	image’s	vertical	and	horiz ontal	
position	[Lens	shift]
(→	page	17)
Adjusting	the	focus	[Focus	ring]
(→	page	19)
Finely	adjusting	the	size	of	an	image
[Zoom	lever]
(→	page	19)
Adjusting	the	projected	image’s	height	and	horizontal	tilt
[Tilt	foot]
(→	page	20)
Correcting	the	keystone	distortion	[Keystone]
(→	page	21)
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Adjusting the vertical position of a projected image (Lens shift)
 CAUTION
Perform	the	adjustment	from	behind	or	from	the	side	of	the	projector.	Adjusting	from	the	front	could	expose	your	
eyes	to	strong	light	which	could	injure	them.
1. Turn the lens shift dials clockwise or counterclockwise.
 Vertical dial
	 Turn	this	clockwise	or	counterclockwise	to	adjust	the	projection	position	in	the	vertical	direction.
 Horizontal dial
	 Turn	this	clockwise	or	counterclockwise	to	adjust	the	projection	position	in	the	horizontal	direction.
Lens shift dial  (Horizontal)
Lens shift dial  (Vertical)
Upward
Leftward
Downward
Rightward
NOTE:
•	 The	dials	can	be	turned	more	than	one	full	turn,	but	the	projection	position	cannot	be	moved	more	than	the	range	indicated	
on	the	following	page.	Do	not	force	to	turn	the	dials.	Doing	so	may	damage	the	dials.
•	 If	the	lens	is	shifted	to	the	maximum	in	the	diagonal	direction,	the	edges	of	the	screen	will	be	dark	or	shaded.
•	 The	vertical	shift	adjustment	must	be	finished	with	an	image	shifted	upward.	If	you	finish	the	vertical	shift	adjustment	with	an	
image	shifted	down,	the	zoom/focus	adjustments	or	strong	shaking	may	cause	a	projected	image	to	slightly	shift	down.
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TIP:	
•	 The	diagram	below	shows	the	lens	shift	adjustment	range	([ORIENTATION]:	[DESKTOP	FRONT]).
•	 For	the	lens	shift	adjustment	range	regarding	the	[CEILING	FRONT]	projection,	see	page	73.
	 [P502H/P452H]
100%V 62%V
100%H
25%H 25%H
25%H
25%H
Height of projected image Width of projected image
	 [P502W/P452W]
100%V59%V
100%H
28%H 28%H
28%H
28%H
Height of projected image
Width of projected image
	 Description	of	symbols:	V	indicates	vertical	(height	of	the	projected	image),	H	indicates	horizontal	(width	of	the	projected	image).
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Focus
Use	the	FOCUS	ring	to	obtain	the	best	focus.
NOTE:
•	 Recommend	to	perform	the	focus	adjustment	after	leaving	the	projector	under	the	state	the	TEST	PATTERN	has	been	projected	
for	over	30	minutes.	Please	refer	page	58	about	the	TEST	PATTERN.
Focus ring
Zoom
Turn	the	zoom	lever	clockwise	and	counterclockwise.
Zoom lever
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