NEC Projector Um280xi User Manual

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Projector
Cable cover (24F48981) 
(attached to the projector at the time of 
shipment → page 5)
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: 7N080240)
(EU: 7N080027)Computer cable (VGA)
(7N520073/7N520052)
NEC Projector CD-ROMUser’s manual (PDF) and the utility 
software
(7N951861)
For North America onlyLimited warranty
For customers in Europe: 
You will find our current valid 
Guarantee Policy on our Web 
Site: 
www.nec-display-solutions.com
•	 Important	Infomation	(For	North	America: 7N8N3231) (For Other 
countries than North America: 
7N8N3231 and 7N8N3241)
•	 Quick	Setup	Guide	(7N8N3251)/(7N8N3261)
Remote control(7N900924)
Batteries (AAA × 2)
Unless	
otherwise	 described	 in	the	 user’s	 manual,	 the	drawings	 for	the	 projector	 cabinet	show	examples	 of	the 	
UM330X. 
						

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1. Introduction
 Introduction to the Projector
This	section	introduces	you	to	your	new	projector	and	describes	the	features	and	controls.
Features you’ll enjoy:
•	 Ultra	short	throw	distances	
	 Ultra	short	focal	lenses	 provide	 for	a	larger	 image	 using	a	shorter	 throw	distance	 when	compared	 to	a	typical	
projector	lens.
	 UM330X/UM280X: 	Max	116.6"	(UM330W/UM280W: 	Max	110"),	throw	distance:	51	cm/20	inches
	 (The	throw	distance	refers	to	the	distance	between	the	screen	and	the	screen	side	of	the	projector)
•	 Quick	start	(3	seconds*1),	Quick	Power	Off, 	Direct	Power	Off
 3 seconds*1	after	turning	on	the	power,	the	projector	is	ready	to	display	PC	or	video	images.
	 The	 projector	 can	be	put	 away	 immediately	 after	the	projector	 is	powered	 down.	No	 cool	 down	 period	 is	required	
after	the	projector	is	turned	off	from	the	remote	control	or	cabinet	control	panel.
	 The	 projector	 has	a	feature	 called	“Direct	 Power	Off ”.	This	 feature	 allows	the	projector	 to	be	 turned	 off	(even	 when	
projecting	an	image)	by	using	the	Main	Power	Switch	or	disconnecting	the	AC	power	supply.
	 To	 turn	off	the	 AC	power	 supply	 when	the	projector	 is	powered	 on,	use	 a	power	 strip	equipped	 with	a	switch	 and	
a	breaker.
*1	 The	quick	start	time	is	only	when	[STANDBY	MODE]	is	set	to	[NORMAL]	in	the	on-screen	message.
•	 0.2	 W	(100-130	 V	AC)/0.4	W	(200-240	 V	AC)	in	standby	condition	with	energy	saving	technology
	 Selecting	 [POWER-SAVING]	 for	[STANDBY	 MODE]	from	the	menu	 can	put	the	projector	 in	power-saving	 mode	
that	consumes	only	0.2	 W	(100-130	V	AC)/0.4	W	(200-240	 V	AC).
•	 Carbon	Meter	
	 This	feature	will	show	 energy-saving	 effect	in	terms	 of	CO2	emission	 reduction	 (kg)	when	 the	projector’s	 [ECO	
MODE]	is	set	to	[AUTO	ECO],	[NORMAL],	or	[ECO].
	 The	amount	 of	CO2	emission	 reduction	 will	be	displayed	 in	the	 confirmation	 message	at	the	 time	 of	power-off	 and	
in	the	INFO	of	the	on-screen	menu.
•	 Lamp	life	up	to	8000	hours*2
	 Using	 in	Eco	 Mode	 (ECO)	 allows	you	to	prolong	 the	projector’s	 lamp	life	up	to	8000	 hours	 (up	to	4000	 hours	 in	
ECO	MODE	OFF). 	
*2	 UM330X/UM330W: 	6000	hours	(up	to	3000	hours	in	ECO	MODE	OFF)
•	 Two	HDMI	inputs	supports	digital	signals
	 The	two	HDMI	inputs	provide	HDCP	compatible	digital	signals. 	The	HDMI	input	also	supports	audio	signal.
•	 16	 W	built-in	speaker	for	an	integrated	audio	solution
	 Powerful	16	watt	monaural	speaker	provides	volume	need	for	large	rooms.
•	 MIC	Input	provided
	 A	MIC	input	 jack	for	a	commercially	 available	dynamic	microphone	 is	useful	 for	your	 presentation	 in	a	conference	
room or lecture in a classroom.
•	 The	 optional	 interactive	 white	board	 kit	and	 the	projector	 can	be	used	 to	convert	 your	whiteboard	 into	a	
virtual	touchscreen. 	
	 An	interactive	white	board	kit	(NP02Wi)	is	available	as	an	option.
•	 The	supplied	remote	control	allows	you	to	assign	a	CONTROL	ID	to	the	projector
	 Multiple	projectors 	can	 be	operated 	separately 	and	 independently 	with 	the	 same 	single	 remote	 control	by	assigning 	
an	ID	number	to	each	projector. 
						

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1. Introduction
•	 USB	Display	
	 Using	a	commercially	 available	USB	cable	 (compatible	 with	USB	 2.0	specifications)	 to	connect	 the	computer	 with	
the	projector	 allows	you	to	send	 your	computer	 screen	image	to	the	 projector	 without	the	need	 of	a	traditional	
computer	cable	(VGA).
•	 Integrated	RJ-45	connector	for	wired	networking	capability	along	with	wireless	networking	capabilities
	 An	RJ-45	connector	is	standard. 	An	optional	USB	Wireless	LAN	Unit	is	required	for	wireless	LAN	connection.
•	 Software	programs	(User	Supportware)	contained	in	the	supplied	CD-ROM
	 The	supplied	 NEC	Projector	 includes	four	programs: 	Virtual	 Remote	 Tool,	Image	 Express	 Utility	Lite	(for	Windows/
Mac	OS),	PC	Control	Utility	Pro	4	(for	 Windows)/5	(for	Mac	OS),	and	Viewer	PPT	Converter	3.0.	
	 Image	Express	Utility	Lite	(for	Windows)	 can	be	started	 from	a	commercially	 available	USB	memory	 or	SD	 card	
without	the	need	of	installing	on	your	computer.
•	 AUTO	POWER	ON	and	AUTO	POWER	OFF	features
	 The	 DIRECT	 POWER	 ON,	AUTO	 POWER	 ON(COMP.),	 AUTO	POWER	 OFF,	and	OFF	 TIMER	 features	 eliminate	
the	need	to	always	use	the	POWER	button	on	the	remote	control	or	projector	cabinet.
•	 Preventing	unauthorized	use	of	the	projector
	 Enhanced	 smart	security	 settings	for	keyword	 protection,	 cabinet	control	panel	lock,	security	 slot,	and	security	
chain	opening	to	help	prevent	unauthorized	access,	adjustments	and	theft	deterrence.
•	 High	resolution	up	to	 WUXGA*3
	 High	resolution	 display	-	up	 to	WUXGA	 compatible,	 XGA	(UM330X/UM280X)/WXGA	 (UM330W/UM280W)	native	
resolution.
*3	 When	WXGA	MODE	is	set	to	ON.
•	 CRESTRON	ROOMVIEW	compatibility
	 The	projector	 supports	CRESTRON	 ROOMVIEW,	 allowing	multiple	devices	connected	 in	the	 network	 to	be	 man-
aged	and	controlled	from	a	computer	or	controller.
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
Top and Screen Side of Projector
Controls(→ page 7)
Filter	Cover/Intake	Vent/Filter(→ page 116, 123)
Spacer (Left/Right)
To fine-adjust the height of the rear  foot, remove the spacer and rotate 
the rear foot to the desired height.  (→ page 21)
Projection Window
Focus Ring
(→ page 20)
Tilt Foot
(→ page 21)
Built-in Security Slot ( 
 )*
Lamp Cover
(→ page 121) Security chain opening 
Attach an anti-theft device.
The security chain opening accepts 
security wires or chains up to 0.18 
inch/4.6 mm in diameter.
*	 This	security	slot	supports	the	MicroSaver®	Security	System.
Monaural	Speaker	(16	
W)
Terminal Panel (→ page 8)
AC	InputConnect the supplied power cord’s 
three-pin plug here, and plug the 
other end into an active wall outlet.  (→ page 15)
Remote Sensor(→ page 10)
Screw Hole for Cable Cover (Left/
Right)
(→ page 5)
Terminal Panel Side of Projector
Intake	Vent/Filter(→ page 116, 123)
Exhaust Vent 
						

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1. Introduction
Removing and Attaching the Cable Cover
After	finishing	connections,	attach	the	supplied	cable	cover	to	properly	hide	the	cables.
 CAUTION:
•	 Be	sure	to	tighten	 the	screws	 after	attaching	 the	cable	 cover.	Failure	 to	do	 so	may	 cause	 the	cable	 cover	 to	come	
off	and	fall,	resulting	in	injury	or	damage	to	the	cable	cover.
•	 Do	not	put	bundled	cables	in	the	cable	cover. 	Doing	so	may	damage	the	power	cord,	resulting	in	a	fire.
•	 Do	not	hold	 the	cable	 cover	 while	moving	 the	projector	 or	do	 not	 apply	 excessive	 force	to	the	 cable	 cover.	Doing	 so	
may	damage	the	cable	cover,	resulting	in	injury.
Removing	the	cable	cover
Tool	needed:
•	 Phillips	screwdriver	(plus-head)	about	9	cm/4	inches	in	length
9 cm/4 inches
1. Loosen  the  cable  cover  screws  until  the  Phillips  screw-
driver goes into a freewheeling condition 
2.  Remove the cable cover. 
1	Push up the cable cover slightly and rotate it to release.
	 Pull  the  cable  cover  while  pushing  and  holding  the  arrow 
part 
	 If	 you	find	 it	to	 hard	 to	release	 the	cable	 cover,	 try	holding	 it	
slightly up.
1
2 
						

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1. Introduction
Attaching	the	cable	cover
1. Align four tabs of the cable cover with grooves of the pro-
jector and push the cable cover until you click it.
NOTE:
•	 Be	 careful	 not	to	get	 cables	 caught	 in	between	 the	cable	 cover	 and	the	
projector.
2. Tighten the cable cover screws.
•	 Be	sure	to	tighten	the	screws. 
						

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1. Introduction
Top Features
1, 27
48 9
11
5
6 10
3
1.  	(POWER)	Button	(→	page	16, 26)
2. POWER Indicator (→	page	15, 16, 26, 126)
3.	 STATUS	Indicator	(→	page	126)
4.	 LAMP	Indicator	(→	page	120, 126)
5.	 ECO	Button	(→	page	29)
6.	 SOURCE	Button	(→	page	18)
7.	 AUTO	ADJ. 	Button	(→	page	25)
8.	 MENU	Button	(→	page	73)
9. 	/	 Volume	 Buttons	 /	Keystone	 Buttons	
 (→	page	23, 25)
10.	ENTER	Button	(→	page	73)
11.	EXIT	Button	(→	page	73) 
						

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1. Introduction
Terminal Panel Features
1.	 COMPUTER	IN/	Component	Input	Connector	
(Mini	D-Sub	15	Pin)	(→	page	106, 110)
2.	 COMPUTER	AUDIO	IN	Mini	Jack	(Stereo	Mini)	 
(→
	page	106, 110)
3.	 HDMI	1	IN	Connector	(Type	A)	 
(→
	page	106, 111)
4.	 HDMI	2	IN	Connector	(Type	A)	 
(→
	page	106, 111)
5.	 USB	(PC)	Port	(Type	B)	 
(→
	page	40, 41, 106)
6.	 MONITOR	 OUT	(COMPUTER)	 Connector	(Mini	D-
Sub	15	Pin)	(→	page	108)
7.	 AUDIO 	OUT 	Mini 	Jack 	(Stereo 	Mini)	(→	page	
108)
8.	 S-VIDEO	IN	Connector	(Mini	DIN	4	Pin)
	( →	page	109)
9.	 VIDEO	IN	Connector	(RCA)	(→	page	109)
10.	VIDEO/S-VIDEO	AUDIO	IN	L/MONO, 	R	(RCA)  
(→
	page	109)
11.	LAN	Port	(RJ-45)	(→	page	112)
12.	USB	Port	(Type	A)	(→	page	64)
13.	USB	(WLAN)	Port	
	 (For	optional	USB	 Wireless	LAN	Unit)
	(→	page	113)
14.	PC	CONTROL	[PC	CONTROL]	Port	(D-Sub	9	Pin)  
(→
	page	134)
	 Use	 this	port 	to	 connect 	a 	PC	 or	control 	system. 	
This	enables	 you	to	control	 the	projector	 using	serial	
communication	 protocol.	If	 you	 are	writing	 your	own	
program,	typical	PC	control	codes	are	on	page	134.
15.	MIC	Input	Jack	(Monaural	Mini)
	(→	page	61)
1
2
3
5
7 86
10
14
915
1112134 
						

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1. Introduction
 Part Names of the Remote Control
3
7
5
6
1
2
10
15
16
14
179
4
8
13
29
30
31
19
20
25
27
28 24
18
23
22 21
26
32
12
11
1.
 Infrared Transmitter
	( →	page	10)
2.	 POWER	ON	Button
	(→	page	16)
3.	 POWER	OFF	Button
	(→	page	26)
4,	5, 	6.	COMPUTER	1/2/3	Button
	( →	page	18)	
	 (COMPUTER	2/3	button	is	not	available.)
7.	 AUTO	ADJ. 	Button
	(→	page	25)
8.	 VIDEO	Button
	(→	page	18)
9.	 S-VIDEO	Button
	(→	page	18)
10.	HDMI	Button	(→	page	18)
11.	VIEWER	Button	(→	page	18, 62)
12.	NETWORK	Button	(→	page	18)
13.	USB	DISPLAY	Button	(→	page	18)
14.	ID	SET	Button
	(→	page	91)
15.	Numeric	Keypad	Button/CLEAR	Button
	(→	page	91)
16.	FREEZE	Button
	(→	page	28)
17.	AV-MUTE	Button
	(→	page	28)
18.	MENU	Button
	(→	page	73)
19.	EXIT	Button	(→	page	73)
20.	 
	Button	(→	page	73)
21.	ENTER	Button	(→	page	73)
22.	D-ZOOM	(+)(–)	Button
	( →	page	28)
23.	MOUSE	L-CLICK	Button*
	(→	page	40)
24.	MOUSE	R-CLICK	Button*
	(→	page	40)
25.	PAGE	/	Button
	(→	page	40)
26.	ECO	Button	(→	page	29)
27.	KEYSTONE	Button
	(→	page	24)
28.	PICTURE	Button
	(→	page	79, 81)
29.	VOL. 	(+)(–)	Button
	(→	page	25)
30.	ASPECT	Button
	(→	page	84)
31.	FOCUS/ZOOM	Button
	 The	 ZOOM	button	will	display	 the	DIGITAL	 ZOOM	bar.	
(→	page	22,  86)	The	 FOCUS	 button	does	not	work	
on	this	series	of	projectors.
32.	HELP	Button
	( →	page	99)
*	 The	 MOUSE	 L-CLICK	 and	MOUSE	 R-CLICK	 buttons	work	only	when	 a	USB	 cable	 is	connected	 with	your	 com-
puter. 
						

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1. Introduction
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	short,	heat,	or	take	apart	batteries.
•	 Do	not	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.
Operating Range for Wireless Remote Control
30°
30°
30° 30°
60°
22 feet/7 m
19.7 feet/6 m
Remote sensor on projector cabinet
Remote sensor on projector cabinet Remote control
Remote control
•	 The	
infrared	 signal	operates	 by	line-of-sight	 up	to	a	distance	 of	about	 22	feet/7	 m	and	 within	 a	60-degree	 angle	of	
the	remote	sensor	on	the	projector	cabinet.
•	 The	 projector	 will	not	 respond	 if	there	 are	objects	 between	 the	remote	 control	and	the	sensor,	 or	if	strong	 light	falls	
on	the	sensor. 	Weak	batteries	will	also	prevent	the	remote	control	from	properly	operating	the	projector.
1Press	 firmly	and	slide	 the	battery	
cover	off.
2Install 	new 	batteries 	(AAA). 	Ensure	
that 	you 	have 	the 	batteries’ 	polarity	
(+/−)	aligned	correctly.
Battery Installation
3Slip	 the	cover	 back	over	the	bat-
teries	 until	it	snaps	 into	place. 	Do	
not	 mix	 different	 types	of	batteries	
or	new	and	old	batteries.
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