NEC Projector PA521U User Manual

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Entering	the	currently	projected	signal	into	the	Entry	List	[STORE]
1. Press the  or  button to select any number.
2.  Press the  or 	button	to	select	[STORE]	and	press	the	ENTER	button.
 
Calling up a signal from the Entry List [LOAD]
Press	the	 or 	button	to	select	a	signal	and	press	the	ENTER	button.
Editing a signal from the Entry List [EDIT]
1.  Press the  or  button to select a signal you wish to edit.
2.  Press the , , , or 	button	to	select	[EDIT]	and	press	the	ENTER	button.
  The Edit window will be displayed.
 
SOURCE	NAMEEnter	a	signal	name. 	Up	to	18	alphanumeric	characters	can	be	used.INPUT	TERMINALSelect	the	input	source.LOCKSet	so	that	 the	selected	 signal	cannot	 be	deleted	 when	[ALL	DELETE]	 is	executed. 	The	
changes	made	after	LOCK	execution	cannot	be	saved.SKIPSet	so	that	the	selected	signal	will	be	skipped	during	auto	search.
3.	 Set	the	above	items	and	select	[OK]	and	press	the	ENTER	button.
NOTE:	The	input	terminal	cannot	be	changed	to	the	currently	projected	signal. 
						

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Cutting a signal from the Entry List [CUT]
1. Press the  or  button to select a signal you wish to delete.
2.  Press the , , , or 	button	to	select	[CUT]	and	press	the	ENTER	button.
  The signal will be deleted from the Entry List and the deleted signal will be displayed on the clipboard at the bottom 
of the Entry List.
NOTE:
•	 The	currently	projected	signal	cannot	be	deleted.
•	 When	the	locked	signal	is	selected,	it	will	be	displayed	in	gray	which	indicates	it	is	not	available.
TIP:
•	 Data	on	the	clipboard	can	be	passed	onto	the	Entry	List.
•	 Data	on	the	clipboard	will	not	be	lost	after	the	Entry	List	is	closed.
Copying	and	pasting	a	signal	from	the	Entry	List	[COPY]	/	[PASTE]
1. Press the  or  button to select a signal you wish to copy.
2.  Press the , , , or 	button	to	select	[COPY]	and	press	the	ENTER	button.
  The copied signal will be displayed on the clipboard at the bottom of the Entry List.
3. Press the  or  button to move to the list.
4.  Press the  or  button to select a signal.
5.  Press the , , , or 	button	to	select	[PASTE]	and	press	the	ENTER	button.
  Data on the clipboard will be pasted to the signal.
Deleting all the signals from the Entry List [ALL DELTE]
1. Press the , , , or 	button	to	select	[ALL	DELETE]	and	press	the	ENTER	button.
  The confirmation message will be displayed.
2. Press the  or 	button	to	select	[YES]	and	press	the	ENTER	button.
NOTE:	The	locked	signal	cannot	be	deleted. 
						

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 Menu Descriptions & Functions [ADJUST]
[PICTURE]
[MODE]
This	function	allows	you	to	determine	how	to	save	settings	for	[DETAIL	SETTINGS]	of	[PRESET]	for	each	input.
STANDARD ������������Saves settings for each item of [PRESET] (Preset 1 through 7)
PROFESSIONAL �����Saves all the settings of [PICTURE] for each input� 
[PRESET]
This	function	allows	you	to	select	optimized	settings	for	your	projected	image.
You	can	adjust	neutral	tint	for	yellow,	cyan	or	magenta. 	
There	are	seven	 factory	 presets	 optimized	 for	various	 types	of	images. 	You	 can	also	 use	[DETAIL	 SETTINGS]	 to	set	
user	adjustable	settings	to	customize	each	gamma	or	color.
Your	settings	can	be	stored	in	[PRESET	1]	to	[PRESET	7].
HIGH-BRIGHT ��������Recommended for use in a brightly lit room�
PRESENTATION  �����Recommended for making a presentation using a PowerPoint file�
VIDEO ��������������������Recommended for typical TV program viewing�
MOVIE  �������������������Recommended for movies�
GRAPHIC ���������������Recommended for graphics�
sRGB  ���������������������Standard color values
DICOM SIM�  ����������Recommended for DICOM simulation format�
NOTE:	
•	 The	[DICOM	SIM.]	option	is	for	training/reference	only	and	should	not	be	used	for	actual	diagnosis.
•	 DICOM	 stands	for	Digital	 Imaging	 and	Communications	 in	Medicine.	 It	is	 a	standard	 developed	 by	the	 American	 College	of	Radiol-
ogy	(ACR)	and	the	National	Electrical	Manufacturers	Association	(NEMA).	
	 The	standard	specifies	how	digital	image	data	can	be	moved	from	system	to	system.	
[DETAIL SETTINGS] 
						

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[GENERAL]
Storing	Your	Customized	Settings	[REFERENCE]
This	function	allows	you	to	store	your	customized	settings	in	[PRESET	1]	to	[PRESET	7].
First,	select	 a	base	 preset	 mode	from	[REFERENCE],	 then	set	[GAMMA	 CORRECTION]	 and	[COLOR	 TEMPERA-
TURE].	
HIGH-BRIGHT ��������Recommended for use in a brightly lit room�
PRESENTATION  �����Recommended for making a presentation using a PowerPoint file�
VIDEO ��������������������Recommended for typical TV program viewing�
MOVIE  �������������������Recommended for movies�
GRAPHIC ���������������Recommended for graphics�
sRGB  ���������������������Standard color values�
DICOM SIM�  ����������Recommended for DICOM simulation format�
Selecting Gamma Correction Mode [GAMMA CORRECTION]
Each	mode	is	recommended	for:
DYNAMIC ��������������Creates a high-contrast picture�
NATURAL ���������������Natural reproduction of the picture�
BLACK DETAIL  �������Emphasizes detail in dark areas of the picture�
NOTE:	This	function	is	not	available	when	[DICOM	SIM.]	is	selected	for	[DETAIL	SETTINGS].
Selecting	Screen	Size	for	DICOM	SIM	[SCREEN	SIZE]
This	function	will	perform	gamma	correction	appropriate	for	the	screen	size.
LARGE  �������������������For screen size of 150"
MEDIUM ����������������For screen size of 100"
SMALL �������������������For screen size of 50"
NOTE:	This	function	is	available	only	when	[DICOM	SIM.]	is	selected	for	[DETAIL	SETTINGS].
Adjusting	Color	 Temperature	[COLOR	 TEMPERATURE]
This	option	allows	you	to	select	the	color	temperature	of	your	choice.
NOTE:	When	[PRESENTATION]	or	[HIGH-BRIGHT]	is	selected	in	[REFERENCE],	this	function	is	not	available.
Adjusting	Brightness	and	Contrast	[DYNAMIC	CONTRAST]
This	function	allows	you	to	adjust	the	contrast	ratio	optically	using	the	built-in	iris.
To	increase	the	contrast	ratio,	select	[ON].
Adjusting	White	Balance	[WHITE	BALANCE]
This	allows	 you	to	adjust	 the	white	 balance. 	Contrast	 for	each	 color	(RGB)	 to	adjust	 the	white	 level	of	the	 screen; 	
Brightness	for	each	color	(RGB)	is	used	to	adjust	the	black	level	of	the	screen. 
						

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[COLOR CORRECTION]
Corrects	the	color	for	all	signals.
Adjusts	the	tone	for	the	colors	red,	green,	blue,	yellow,	magenta	and	cyan.
RED �����������������������Adjusts the color in red areas, centered around the red�
This can be used to adjust to a yellow- or magenta-tinged red�
GREEN �������������������Adjusts the color in green areas, centered around the green�
This can be used to adjust to a yellow- or cyan-tinged green�
BLUE ����������������������Adjusts the color in blue areas, centered around the blue�
This can be used to adjust to a violet- or cyan-tinged blue�
YELLOW  ����������������Adjusts the color in yellow areas, centered around the yellow �
This can be used to adjust to a red- or green-tinged yellow�
MAGENTA ��������������Adjusts the color in magenta areas, centered around the magenta�
This can be used to adjust to a red- or blue-tinged magenta�
CYAN  ���������������������Adjusts the color in cyan areas, centered around the cyan�
This can be used to adjust to a green- or blue-tinged cyan�
[CONTRAST]
Adjusts	the	intensity	of	the	image	according	to	the	incoming	signal.
[BRIGHTNESS]
Adjusts	the	brightness	level	or	the	back	raster	intensity.
[SHARPNESS]
Controls	the	detail	of	the	image.
[COLOR]
Increases	or	decreases	the	color	saturation	level.
[HUE]
Varies	the	color	level	from	+/−	green	to	+/−	blue. 	The	red	level	is	used	as	reference.
Input	signalCONTRASTBRIGHTNESSSHARPNESSCOLORHUE
COMPUTER/DisplayPort/HDMI	(RGB)YesYesYesNoNo
COMPUTER/DisplayPort/HDMI	(COMPONENT)YesYesYesYesYes
VIDEO/S-VIDEO/COMPONENTYesYesYesYesYes
VIEWER/NETWORKYesYesYesNoNo
Yes	=	Adjustable,	No	=	Not	adjustable
[RESET]
The	 settings	 and	adjustments	 for	[PICTURE]	 will	be	returned	 to	the	 factory	 settings	 with	the	exception	 of	the	 following; 	
Preset	numbers	and	[REFERENCE]	within	the	[PRESET]	screen.
The	settings	 and	adjustments	 under	[DETAIL	 SETTINGS]	 within	the	[PRESET]	 screen	that	are	not	currently	 selected	
will	not	be	reset. 
						

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[IMAGE OPTIONS]
Adjusting	Clock	and	Phase	[CLOCK/PHASE]
This	allows	you	to	manually	adjust	CLOCK	and	PHASE.
CLOCK �������������������Use this item to fine tune the computer image or to remove any vertical banding that might appear � This 
function adjusts the clock frequencies that eliminate the horizontal ban\
ding in the image�
This adjustment may be necessary when you connect your computer for the first time�
PHASE �������������������Use  this  item  to  adjust  the  clock  phase  or  to  reduce  video  noise,  dot  interference  or  cross  talk�  (This  is 
evident when part of your image appears to be shimmering�)
Use [PHASE] only after the [CLOCK] is complete�
NOTE:	The	[CLOCK]	and	[PHASE]	items	are	available	for	RGB	signals	only. 
						

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Adjusting	Horizontal/Vertical	Position	[HORIZONTAL/VERTICAL]
Adjusts	the	image	location	horizontally	and	vertically.
-	 An	image	can	be	distorted	during	the	adjustment	of	[CLOCK]	and	[PHASE].	This	is	not	malfunction.
-	 The	 adjustments	 for	[CLOCK],	 [PHASE],	[HORIZONTAL],	 and	[VERTICAL]	 will	be	stored	 in	memory	 for	the	
current	 signal.	The	 next	 time	 you	project	 the	signal	 with	the	same	 resolution,	 horizontal	and	vertical	 frequency,	
its	adjustments	will	be	called	up	and	applied.
	 To	delete	 adjustments	 stored	in	memory,	 from	the	menu,	 you	select	 [RESET]	→	[CURRENT	 SIGNAL]	and	reset	
the	adjustments.
[BLANKING]
Adjusts	the	display	range	(blanking)	at	the	top,	bottom,	left	and	right	edges	of	the	input	signal.
Selecting	Overscan	Percentage	[OVERSCAN]
Select	overscan	percentage	(Auto,	0%,	5%	and	10%)	for	signal.
Projected image
Overscaned by 10%
NOTE:	
•	 The	[OVERSCAN]	item	is	not	available:
	 -		 when	[NATIVE]	is	selected	for	[ASPECT	RATIO].
	 -		when	[VIEWER]	or	[NETWORK]	is	selected	for	[SOURCE] 
						

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Selecting the Aspect Ratio [ASPECT RATIO]
Use	this	function	to	select	the	screen’s	vertical:horizontal	aspect	ratio.
Select	the	screen	 type	(4:3	screen,	 16:9	screen	 or	16:10	 screen)	 at	the	 screen	 setting	before	setting	 the	aspect	 ratio.	
(→	page	104)
The	projector	automatically	identifies	the	signal	being	input	and	sets	the	optimum	aspect	ratio.
For Computer signal
For	Component/Video/S-Video	signals
When	the	screen	type	is	set	to	4:3When	the	screen	type	is	set	to	16:9	or	16:10
ResolutionAspect	RatioVGA	 640	×	480	 4:3SVGA	 800	×	600	4:3XGA	 1024	×	768	4:3WXGA	 1280	×	768	 15:9WXGA	 1280	×	800	 16:10HD(FWXGA)	 1366	×	768	 approx.	16:9WXGA+	 1440	×	900	 16:10SXGA	 1280	×	1024	 5:4SXGA+	 1400	×	1050	4:3WXGA+	 1600	×	900	 16:9UXGA	 1600	×	1200	4:3WSXGA+ 1680	×	1050	 16:9FHD(1080P) 1920	×	1080	 16:9WUXGA1920	×	1200	 16:10
OptionsFunction
AUTOThe	projector	will	automatically	determine	the	incoming	signal	and	display	it	in	its	aspect	ratio. 	
The	projector	 may	erroneously	 determine	the	aspect	 ratio	depending	 on	its	signal. 	If	 this	 occurs,	
select	the	appropriate	aspect	ratio	from	the	following.4:3The	image	is	displayed	in	4:3	aspect	ratio.5:4The	image	is	displayed	in	5:4	aspect	ratio16:9The	image	is	displayed	in	16:9	aspect	ratio15:9The	image	is	displayed	in	15:9	aspect	ratio16:10The	image	is	displayed	in	16:10	aspect	ratioNATIVEThe	 projector	 displays	the	current	 image	in	its	 true	 resolution	 when	the	incoming	 computer	 signal	
has	a	lower	or	higher	resolution	than	the	projector’s	native	resolution. 	(→	page	2)
When	the	incoming	 computer	 signal	has	a	higher	 resolution	 than	the	projector's	 native	resolution,	
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LETTER	BOXThe	image	 of	a	letterbox	 signal	(16:9)	is	stretched	 equally	in	the	 horizontal	 and	vertical	 directions	
to	fit	the	screen.
WIDE	SCREENThe	image	of	a	squeeze	signal(16:9)	is	stretched	left	and	right	in	16:9.
ZOOMThe	image	of	a	squeeze	signal	(16:9)	is	stretched	left	and	right	in	4:3.
Parts	of	the	displayed	image	are	cropped	at	the	left	and	right	edges	and	therefore	not	visible.
4:3	FILLThe	image	of	a	signal(4:3)	is	stretched	left	and	right	in	16:9.
TIP:
•	 Image	position	can	be	adjusted	vertically	using	[POSITION]	when	the	[16:9],	[15:9],	or	[16:10]	aspect	ratios	are	selected.
•	 The	term	“letterbox”	 refers	to	a	more	 landscape-oriented	 image	when	compared	 to	a	4:3	 image,	 which	is	the	 standard	 aspect	
ratio	for	a	vide	source.
	 The	letterbox	signal	has	aspect	ratios	with	the	vista	size	“1.85:1”	or	cinema	scope	size	“2.35:1”	for	movie	film.
•	 The	term	“squeeze”	refers	to	the	compressed	image	of	which	aspect	ratio	is	converted	from	16:9	to	4:3.
[RESOLUTION]
This	function	sets	the	resolution	of	a	projected	image	if	auto-detect	fails	to	work	well. 
						

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[VIDEO]
Using Noise Reduction [NOISE REDUCTION]
This	function	is	used	to	reduce	video	noise.
RANDOM NR ���������Reduces flickering random noise in an image� 
MOSQUITO NR ������Reduces mosquito noise that appears around the edges of an image during \
DVD playback�
BLOCK NR  �������������Reduces block noise or mosaic-like patterns by selecting ON�
Selecting Interlaced Progressive Conversion Process Mode [DEINTERLACE]
This	function	allows	you	to	select	an	interlaced-to-progressive	conversion	process	for	video	signals.
AUTO ���������������������Determines an appropriate interlaced-to-progressive conversion process a\
utomatically �
VIDEO ��������������������Applies a normal interlaced-to-progressive conversion process�
FILM  ����������������������Applies  the  automatic  detection  mode  for  telecine  signals�  This  option  is  recommended  for  a  movie  pic-
ture�
NOTE:	This	function	is	not	available	with	RGB	signals.
Turning	On	or	Off	the	3D	Dimensional	Separation	[3D	 Y/C	SEPARATION]
When	projecting	an	image	from	a	VIDEO	input,	set	to	ON	to	project	the	highest	quality	image.
OFF ������������������������Turns off the 3 dimensional separation feature�
ON  �������������������������Turns on the 3 dimensional separation feature�
NOTE:	Only	available	for	NTSC	3.58	video	signals.
[DETAIL ENHANCEMENT]
This	function	enhances	the	contours	of	the	image	when	projecting	component	signals.
[SIGNAL TYPE]
The	 projector	 automatically	 identifies	whether	the	COMPUTER	 1,	COMPUTER	 2	or	 COMPUTER	 3*	input	 signals	 are	
RGB	or	component	signals	to	project	the	image. 	If	the	colors	are	unnatural,	however,	try	switching	the	setting.
*	For	COMPUTER	3,	the	computer	signal	and	video	signal	can	be	selected	at	SIGNAL	SELECT(COMP3).
RGB �����������������������Switches to the RGB input�
COMPONENT ���������Switches to the component signal input�