NEC Projector Pa500x User Manual

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Table of Contents
7. Maintenance ........................................................................\
............................155
1	Cleaning	the	Filters........................................................................\
............................ 155
	Cleaning	the	Lens........................................................................\
.............................. 158
	Cleaning	the	Cabinet ........................................................................\
.........................158
	Replacing	the	Lamp	and	the	Filters ........................................................................\
...159
8. User Supportware  ........................................................................\
.................164
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	Installing	Software	Program  ........................................................................\
..............164
Installation	for	 Windows	software ........................................................................\
.164
Installation	for	Macintosh	software .......................................................................166
 
Operating	the	Projector	Via	the	LAN	(Virtual	Remote	 Tool) ......................................167

	Projecting	 Your	Computer’s	Screen	Image	from	the	Projector	over	a	LAN	(Image	
Express	Utility	Lite) ........................................................................\
......................170
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	Projecting	an	Image	from	an	Angle	(Geometric	Correction	 Tool	in	Image	Express	
Utility	Lite) ........................................................................\
....................................172
What	you	can	do	with	GCT ........................................................................\
..........172
 
Projecting	Images	or	 Videos	from	the	Projector	over	a	LAN	(Image	Express	Utility	
2.0) ........................................................................\
...............................................174
What	you	can	do	with	Image	Express	Utility	2.0  ..................................................174
Connecting	the	projector	to	a	LAN .......................................................................175
Basic	Operation	of	Image	Express	Utility	2.0 .......................................................176

	Using	the	Projector	to	Operate	 Your	Computer	over	a	LAN	(Desktop	Control	Utility	
1.0) ........................................................................\
...............................................185
What	you	can	do	with	Desktop	Control	Utility	1.0  ................................................185
Connecting	the	projector	to	a	LAN .......................................................................185
Using	the	projector	to	operate	your	computer’s	desktop	screen  ..........................186
 
Controlling	the	Projector	over	a	LAN	(PC	Control	Utility	Pro	4)  ....................................194
	Converting	PowerPoint	files	to	Slides	(Viewer	PPT	Converter	3.0) ...........................195

	Projecting	 Your	Mac’s	Screen	Image	from	the	Projector	over	a	LAN	(Image	
Express	Utility	2	for	Mac) ........................................................................\
.............197
What	you	can	do	with	Image	Express	Utility	2 .....................................................197
Operating	environment  ........................................................................\
................197
Connecting	the	projector	to	a	LAN .......................................................................197
Using	Image	Express	Utility	2  ........................................................................\
......198
9. Appendix ........................................................................\
.....................................201
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	Throw	distance	and	screen	size	 .................................................................................201
Lens	types	and	throw	distance	 .............................................................................201
Tables	of	screen	sizes	and	dimensions	................................................................204
Lens	shifting	range	 ...............................................................................................205
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	Compatible	Input	Signal	List  ........................................................................\
..............207
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	Specifications  ........................................................................\
....................................209
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	Cabinet	Dimensions  ........................................................................\
..........................211
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	Mounting	the	cable	cover	(sold	separately)	 ................................................................212
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	Pin	Assignments	of	D-Sub	COMPUTER	Input	Connector  ........................................213
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	 Troubleshooting  ........................................................................\
.................................214
Indicator	Messages ........................................................................\
......................214 
						

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Common	Problems	&	Solutions ........................................................................\
...216
If	there	is	no	picture,	or	the	picture	is	not	displayed	correctly. ..............................218
	PC	Control	Codes	and	Cable	Connection  .................................................................219
	 Troubleshooting	Check	List ........................................................................\
................220
	 TravelCare	Guide ........................................................................\
...............................222 
						

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Projector
1. Introduction
1 What’s in the Box?
Make	sure	your	box	contains	everything	listed.	If	any	pieces	are	missing,	contact	your	dealer.
Please	save	the	original	box	and	packing	materials	if	you	ever	need	to	ship	your	projector.
Power cord(US: 7N080236)
(EU: 7N080022)
Lens theft prevention screw (24V00841)
This screw makes it difficult to remove the 
lens mounted on the projector. (→ page 142) Straps (24J23901) (for preventing lamp and filter covers from 
falling) (x2)
Attaching the straps to the lamp and filter covers prevents 
them from falling when the projector is suspended from the 
ceiling.Computer cable (VGA)
(7N520073)
NEC Projector CD-ROMUser’s manual (PDF) and the utility 
software
(7N951591)
For North America onlyRegistration	cardLimited	warranty
For customers in Europe: You	
will	find	 our	current	 valid	Guar-antee	Policy	on	our	 Web	Site:	www.nec-display-solutions.com•	 Important	Infomation	(For	North	America: 	7N8N1551) (For Other countries than North 
America: 7N8N1551 and 7N8N1561)
•	 Quick	Setup	Guide	(For	North	America:	7N8N1571) (For Other countries than North 
America: 7N8N1571 and 7N8N1581)
Remote control(7N900961)AA alkaline batteries 
(x2)Dust cap for lens* 
The projector is shipped without a lens. For the types of lens and throw 
distances, see page 201. 
						

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1. Introduction
 Introduction to the Projector
This	section	introduces	you	to	your	new	projector	and	describes	the	features	and	controls.
Congratulations on Your Purchase of the Projector
This	projector	 is	one	 of	the	 very	 best	projectors	 available	today.	The	 projector	 enables	you	to	project	 precise	 images	
up	to	500	 inches	 across	 (measured	 diagonally)	 from	your	PC	or	Macintosh	 computer	(desktop	or	notebook),	VCR,	
DVD	player,	or	document	camera.
You	 can	use	the	projector	 on	a	tabletop	 or	cart,	 you	can	 use	the	projector	 to	project	 images	 from	behind	 the	screen,	
and	the	projector	can	be	permanently	mounted	on	a	ceiling*1.	 The	remote	control	can	be	used	wirelessly.
*1	 Do	not	attempt	to	mount	the	projector	on	a	ceiling	yourself.
	 The	 projector	 must	be	installed	 by	qualified	 technicians	 in	order	 to	ensure	 proper	operation	 and	reduce	 the	risk	
of	bodily	injury.
	 In	 addition,	 the	ceiling	 must	be	strong	 enough	 to	support	 the	projector	 and	the	installation	 must	be	in	accordance	
with	any	local	building	codes. 	Please	consult	your	dealer	for	more	information.
 
Features you’ll enjoy:
•	 Liquid	crystal	type	high	brightness/high	resolution	projector
ModelLCD	panel	ResolutionAspect	Ratio
PA600X0.79"	(with	MLA)1024	×	768	dots4:3
PA500X
0.79"	(with	MLA)1024	×	768	dots4:3
PA550W
0.75"	(with	MLA)1280	×	800	dots16:10
PA500U
0.76"	(with	MLA)1920	×	1200	dots16:10
	 The	 PA600X/PA500X/PA550W	 projectors	cover	input	signals	 up	to	WUXGA	 (1920	×	1200	 dots)	thanks	 to	the	
Advanced	AccuBlend	function.
•	 Wide	range	of	optional	lenses	selectable	according	to	the	place	of	installation
	 This	 projector	 supports	5	types	 of	optional	 lenses,	providing	 a	selection	 of	lenses	 adapted	 to	a	variety	 of	places	
of	installation	and	projection	methods.
	 In	addition,	the	lenses	can	be	mounted	and	removed	in	one	touch.
	 Note	that	no	lens	is	mounted	upon	shipment	from	the	factory. 	Please	purchase	optional	lenses	separately.
•	 Lens	shift	function	for	easily	adjusting	the	position	of	the	projected	image
	 The	position	 of	the	 projected	 image	is	moved	 by	turning	 the	two	 dials	 on	the	 projector’s	 front,	one	for	the	 vertical	
direction,	one	for	the	horizontal	direction.
•	 360°	installation	angle	(tilt-free)
	 The	projector	can	be	installed	at	any	angle	(360°).
	 Note,	however,	that	the	 “fan	mode”	setting	must	be	changed	according	to	the	angle	of	installation.
	 Also,	the	projector	cannot	be	installed	tilted	to	the	left	or	right.
•	 Wide	range	of	input/output	connectors	(HDMI, 	DisplayPort,	BNC,	etc.)	and	built-in	monaural	speaker
	 The	 projector	 is	equipped 	with	 a	variety	 of	input/output 	connectors: 	computer 	(analog),	 5-core	BNC,	 HDMI, 	
DisplayPort,	 Video,	S-Video,	etc. 	(The	computer	(analog)	and	BNC	connectors	also	support	component	inputs.)
	 The	projector’s	HDMI	and	DisplayPort	input	connectors	support	HDCP.
	 The	projector	is	also	equipped	with	a	built-in	10W	monaural	speaker.
•	 High	picture	quality	processing	circuit
	 IDT	HQV	processing	technology	is	used	to	project	high	quality	images.
•	 Energy-saving	design	with	a	standby	power	consumption	of	0.2	watts
	 When	the	on-screen	 menu’s	standby	 mode	is	set	 to	“Power	 Saving”,	 the	power	 consumption	 in	the	 standby	 mode	
is	0.2	watts. 
						

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1. Introduction
•	 “Eco	mode”	for	low	power	consumption	and	 “Carbon	Meter”	display
	 The	projector	 is	equipped	 with	an	“eco	 mode” 	for	 reducing	 power	consumption	 during	use.	Furthermore,	 the	
power-saving	effect	when	the	eco	 mode	 is	set	 is	converted	 into	the	amount	 of	reductions	 of	CO2	emissions	 and	
this	is	indicated	 on	the	 confirmation	 message	displayed	 when	the	power	 is	turned	 off	and	 at	“Information” 	on	 the	
on-screen	menu	(CARBON	METER).
•	 Maximum	 lamp	replacement	 time	of	4000	 hours	 (3000	hours	 in	Normal	 mode)	and	no	need	 to	clean	 the	
filters
	 When	used	in	the	eco	mode,	the	lamp	replacement	time*	is	extended	to	a	maximum	of	4000	hours.
	 *	This	time	is	not	guaranteed.
	 Furthermore,	 this	projector	 uses	large	 2-layer	 filters.	When	 these	filters	are	replaced	 with	new	 ones	 when	 changing	
the	lamp,	there	is	no	need	for	regular	filter	cleaning.
•	 Seamless	switch	function	for	smoother	screen	changes	when	switching	the	signal	(PA500U	only)
	 When	 the	input	 connector	 is	switched,	 the	image	 displayed	 before	switching	 is	held	 so	that	 that	the	new	 image	
can	be	switched	to	without	a	break	due	to	absence	of	a	signal.
•	 Simultaneous	display	of	2	images	(PIP/PICTURE	BY	PICTURE)
	 Two	images	can	be	projected	simultaneously	with	a	single	projector.
	 There	 are	two	 types	 of	layouts	 for	the	 two	 images: 	“picture-in-picture” 	in	 which	 a	sub-picture	 is	displayed	 on	the	
main	picture,	and	 “picture-by-picture” 	in	which	the	main	and	sub	pictures	are	displayed	next	to	each	other.
•	 Security	function	for	preventing	unauthorized	use
	 This	projector	is	equipped	with	the	following	security	functions:
-	 Password	security:	When	 a	password	 is	set	 in	the	 on-screen	 menu,	a	screen	 to	input	 the	password	 appears	
when	the	projector’s	power	is	turned	on.
-	 Theft	prevention	lock: 	A	security	cable	compatible	with	Kensington	locks	can	be	connected	to	the	projector.
-	 Security	bar:	The	projector	has	a	mechanism	allowing	a	regular	security	cable	(or	wire)	to	be	installed.
•	 Wired/wireless	LAN	compatibility	(wireless	LAN	unit	sold	separately)
	 The	 projector	 is	equipped	 with	a	LAN	 port	(RJ-45)	 for	connection	 to	a	wired	 LAN	for	transferring	 images	from	a	
computer	to	the	projector,	controlling	the	projector	from	a	computer,	etc.
	 Furthermore,	 the	projector	 can	be	used	 in	a	wireless	 LAN	by	mounting	 the	separately	 sold	wireless	 LAN	unit	
(NP02LM).
•	 Convenient	utility	software	(User	Supportware)	provided	as	standard
	 Seven	 utility	software	 programs	 (Virtual	Remote	 Tool,	Image	 Express	 Utility	Lite,	Image	 Express	 Utility	2.0,	Desktop 	
Control	Utility 	1.0, 	PC 	Control 	Utility 	Pro 	4, 	Viewer 	PPT 	Converter 	3.0, 	Image 	Express 	Utility 	2 	for 	Mac) 	are 	provided	
on	the	included	NEC	Projector	CD-ROM.
•	 LAN-compatible	viewer	function
	 Still	 and	moving	 images	 in	shared	 folders	on	a	computer	 connected	 by	wired	 or	wireless	 LAN	can	be	projected	
with	the	projector’s	viewer.
-	 The	viewer	supports	the	 Windows	Media	Player	11’s	“media	sharing”	function.
•	 Crestron	RoomView®	compatibility
	 The	projector	 supports	Crestron	RoomView®,	allowing	 multiple	devices	connected	 in	the	 network	 to	be	 managed	
and	controlled	from	a	computer.
About this user’s manual
The	 fastest	 way	to	get	 started	 is	to	 take	 your	 time	and	do	everything	 right	the	first	 time. 	Take	 a	few	 minutes	 now	to	
review	 the	user’s	 manual. 	This	 may	save	 you	time	 later	 on.	At	 the	 beginning	 of	each	 section	 of	the	 manual	 you’ll	find	
an	overview. 	If	the	section	doesn’t	apply,	you	can	skip	it. 
						

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1. Introduction
 Part Names of the Projector
Front/Top
The	lens	is	sold	separately.	The	description	below	is	for	when	the	NP13ZL	lens	is	mounted.
Control Panel
(→ page 6)
Lens Shift Dial (vertical/horizontal)
(→ page 18)
Lens Remote Sensor (located on the 
front and the rear)
(→ page 9)
Remote Sensor
(→ page 9)
Zoom Lever/Zoom Ring (→ page 21)
Lens Cap
(The optional lens is shipped with 
the lens cap.)
Focus Ring
(→ page 19) Adjustable Tilt Foot  
(→ page 21) Indicator Section
(→ page 6)
Lens Release Button
(→ page 142)
Adjustable Tilt Foot
(→ page 21)
Ventilation (outlet)
Heated air is exhausted from here.
Mounting	the	straps
1.  Mount the straps to the filter cover and lamp cover as shown on the diagram below.
2.  Insert the knot in the strap into the hole on the bottom of the projector and pull in the direction of the arrow 
to fasten. 
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Lamp Cover (→ page 160)
Security Bar 
Attach an anti-theft device.
The security bar accepts security 
wires or chains up to 0.18 inch/4.6  mm in diameter.
Monaural Speaker (10 W)
Lamp cover strap insertion hole Filter cover strap insertion hole 
						

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1. Introduction
Terminal Panel(→ page 7)
Rear
Remote Sensor (located on the 
front and the rear)
(→ page 9)
AC Input
Connect the supplied power cord’s 
three-pin plug here, and plug the 
other end into an active wall outlet. 
(→ page 13)
*	 This	security	slot	supports	the	MicroSaver	®	Security	System.
Built-in Security Slot (  )*
Cable cover connection  
(right and left) 
Screw holes and grooves for the  optional cable cover(→ page 212)
Ventilation (inlet) / Filter Cover
The wireless LAN unit’s USB (LAN)  port is located inside here.(→ page 151, 155) Ventilation (outlet)
Heated air is exhausted from here. 
						

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1. Introduction
Control Panel/Indicator Section
1. 	(POWER)	Button	(→	page	14, 25)
2. POWER Indicator (→	page	13, 14, 25, 214)
3.	 STATUS	Indicator	(→	page	214)
4.	 LAMP	Indicator	(→	page	159, 215)
5.	 TEMP. 	Indicator	(→	page	215)
6.	 SOURCE	Button	(→	page	16)
7. AUTO ADJ. Button (→	page	24)
8.	 3D	REFORM	Button	(→	page	32)
9.  MENU Button (→	page	82)
10.	 
	/	Volume	Buttons	 (→	page	24)
11.  ENTER Button (→	page	82)
12.  EXIT Button (→	page	82)
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1. Introduction
Terminal Panel Features
1.	 COMPUTER	1	IN/	Component	Input	Connector	(Mini	D-Sub	15	Pin)	(→	page	13, 143, 148)
2.	 COMPUTER	1	AUDIO	IN	Mini	Jack	(Stereo	Mini)	(→	page	143, 148)
3.	 COMPUTER	2	IN	/	Component	Input	Connector	(Mini	D-Sub	15	Pin)	(→	page	143, 148)
4.	 COMPUTER	2	AUDIO	IN	Mini	Jack	(Stereo	Mini)	(→	page	145)
5.	 COMPUTER	3	IN/Component	(R/Cr,	G/Y,	B/Cb, 	H,	V)	Connectors	(BNC	×	5)	(→	page	143, 148)
6.	 COMPUTER	3	AUDIO	IN	Mini	Jack	(Stereo	Mini)	(→	page	143, 148)
7.	 HDMI	IN	Connector	(Type	A)	(→	page	144, 145, 149)
8.  DisplayPort IN Connector (→	page	144)
9.	 MONITOR	OUT	(COMP. 	1)	Connector	(Mini	D-Sub	15	Pin)	(→	page	146)
10.	AUDIO	OUT	Mini	Jack	(Stereo	Mini)	(→	page	146)
11.	S-VIDEO	IN	Connector	(Mini	DIN	4	Pin)	(→	page	147)
12.	VIDEO	IN	Connector	(RCA)	(→	page	147)
13.	VIDEO/S-VIDEO	AUDIO	IN	L/MONO, 	R	(RCA)	(→	page	147)
14.	LAN	Port	(RJ-45)	(→	page	150)
15.	USB	Port	(Type	A)	(→	page	60)
16.	PC	CONTROL	Port	(D-Sub	9	Pin)	(→	page	219)
	 Use	this	port	 to	connect	 a	PC	 or	control	 system. 	This	 enables	 you	to	control	 the	projector	 using	serial	 communica-
tion	protocol. 	If	you	are	writing	your	own	program,	typical	PC	control	codes	are	on	page	219.
17.	REMOTE	Connector	(Stereo	Mini)
	 Use	this	connector	for	wired	remote	control	of	the	projector	using	the	NEC	optional	remote	control.
	 Connect	the	projector	and	optional	remote	control	using	a	commercially	available	wired	remote	control	cable.
NOTE:  When  a  remote  control  cable  is  connected  to  the  REMOTE  connector,  infrared  remote  control  operations  cannot  be 
performed.
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1. Introduction
 Part Names of the Remote Control
1. Infrared Transmitter
	( →	page	9)
2. POWER ON Button
	( →	page	14)
3.	 POWER	OFF	Button
	(→	page	25)
4,	5, 	6.	COMPUTER	1/2/3	Button
	( →	page	16)	
7. AUTO ADJ. Button
	( →	page	24)
8.	 VIDEO	Button
	(→	page	16)
9.	 S-VIDEO	Button
	(→	page	16)
10.	HDMI	Button	(→	page	16)
11. DisplayPort Button (→	page	16)
12.	VIEWER	Button	(→	page	16, 60)
13.	NETWORK	Button	(→	page	16)
14.	SOURCE	Button	(→	page	16)
15.	PIP	Button	(→	page	16, 35)
16.	ID	SET	Button	(→	page	107)
17.	Numeric	Keypad	Button/CLEAR	Button
	( →	page	107)
18. MENU Button (→	page	82)
19.  EXIT Button (→	page	82)
20.	  Button (→
	page	82)
21. ENTER Button (→	page	82)
22.	L-CLICK	Button*	(→	page	31)
23.	R-CLICK	Button*	(→	page	31)
24.	VOLUME	(+)(−)	Button	(→	page	24)
25.	D-ZOOM	(+)(−)	Button	(→	page	27)
26.	PAGE	/	Button*	(→	page	31)
27.  PICTURE Button (→	page	91, 93)
28.  ECO Button (→	page	28)
29.  ASPECT Button (→	page	96)
30.	AV-MUTE	Button	(→	page	27)
31.	3D	REFORM	Button	(→	page	32)
32.	FREEZE	Button	(→	page	27)
33.	SHUTTER	Button
	 (not	available	on	this	series	of	projectors)
34.	LENS	SHIFT	Button
	 (not	available	on	this	series	of	projectors)
35.	FOCUS/ZOOM	Button
	 (not	available	on	this	series	of	projectors)
36.	HELP	Button	(→	page	112)
*	 The	 PAGE	/, ,	L-CLICK	 and	R-CLICK	 buttons	work	only	when	 a	USB	 cable	 is	connected	 with	your	 com-
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