NEC Projector V260x User Manual

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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  DLP®  projector  is  one  of  the  very  best  projectors  available  today. The  projector  enables  you  to  project  precise 
images	 up	to	300	 inches	 (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:
•	 Quick	start	&	Quick	Power	Off
  7 seconds 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.
•	 Direct	Power	Off
  The projector has a feature called “Direct Power Off ”. This feature allows the projector to be turned off (even when 
projecting an image) by 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.
•	 Less	than	1W	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	0.49W	(100-130V	AC)/0.71W	(200-240V	AC).
•	 Carbon	Meter
  This  feature  will  show  energy-saving  effect  in  terms  of  CO
2	emission	 reduction	 (kg)	when	 the	projector’s	 [ECO	
MODE]	is	set	to	[ON].
  The amount of CO
2 emission reduction will be displayed in the confirmation message at the time of power-off and 
in the INFO of the on-screen menu.
•	 7W	built-in	speaker	for	an	integrated	audio	solution
  Powerful 7 watt speaker provides volume need for large rooms.
•	 Two	computer	inputs	provided	(V300X/V260X	only)
	 The	 V300X/V260X	 projector	comes	with	two	computer	 input	ports	 (Mini	
D-Sub15P)	 with

	audio	 inputs	 (two	stereo	
mini jacks) as well as composite and S-video inputs with audio inputs (a pair of L/R RC\
A jacks). 
•	 DLP
®		projector	with	high	resolution	and	high	brightness	
	 High	 resolution	 display	-	up	 to	UXGA	 compatible,	 XGA	(V300X/V260X/V230X)/	 SVGA	(V260/V230)	 native	resolu-
tion.
•	 AUTO	POWER	ON	and	AUTO	POWER	OFF	features
  The AUTO POWER ON(AC), 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. 
						

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1. Introduction
•	 Preventing	unauthorized	use	of	the	projector
 Enhanced smart security settings for keyword protection, cabinet control panel lock, security slot, chain opening 
to	help	prevent	unauthorized	access,	adjustments	and	theft	deterrence.
•	 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.
•	 Integrated	RJ-45	connector	for	wired	networking	capacity	(V260/V230	only)
	 An	RJ-45	connector	is	equipped	as	standard	feature.
•	 3D	images	supported
	 The	 projector	 provides	3D	images	 to	a	user	 wearing	 commercially	 available	DLP®	Link	compatible	 LCD	shutter	
eyeglasses.
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.
In	this	user's	manual	the	drawings	of	the	projector	show	an	example	of	 V300X. 
						

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 Part Names of the Projector
Zoom Lever
(→ page 23)
Controls
(→ page 5)
Lens Lens CapBuilt-in Security Slot ( 
 )*
Adjustable Tilt Foot Lever (→ page 22)
Adjustable Tilt Foot(→ page 22)
Remote Sensor
(→ page 8)
Front/Top
AC Input
Connect the supplied power 
cable's three-pin plug here, and 
plug the other end into an active 
wall outlet. (→ page 17)Terminal Panel
(→ page 6)
Rear
* This security slot supports the MicroSaver ® Security System.
Ventilation (outlet)
Heated air is ex-
hausted from here.
Ventilation (inlet) Lamp Cover
(→ page 71)
Focus Ring
(→ page 23)
Ventilation (inlet)
Monaural Speaker (7W) Rear Foot
(→ page 22)
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.
Spacer (black rubber)
To fine-adjust the height of the rear 
foot, remove the spacer and rotate 
the rear foot to the desired height. 
						

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Top Features
1.	 POWER	 Button	(ON	/	STAND	 BY)	()	(→
 page  18, 
27)
2.  POWER Indicator ( →
 page 17, 18, 27, 73)
3.	 STATUS	Indicator	( →
 page 73)
4.	 LAMP	Indicator	( →
 page 70, 73)
5.	 AUTO	ADJ. 	Button	(→
 page 26) 6.	 SOURCE	Button	(
→
 page 20)
7.	 MENU	Button	( →
 page 43)
8.  △▽◁▷
	/	Keystone	 △▽
	/	Volume	 ◁▷
	Buttons
  (→
 page 24, 26, 29)
9.	 ENTER	Button
10.	EXIT	Button
7 8 9 10 5 6 1 23 4 
						

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Terminal Panel Features
1.	 COMPUTER	OUT	Connector	(Mini	D-Sub	15	Pin)	
( →
 page 1

3)
2.	 C O M P U T E R
	I N

/
	C o
 m p o n e n t
	I n
 p u t
	C o
 n n e c t o r
	
(Mini	D-Sub	15	Pin)	(→
 page 

12, 13, 14)
3.	 VIDEO
	IN	Connector	(RCA)	( →
 page 

15)
4.	 S-VIDEO
	IN	Connector	(Mini	DIN	4	Pin)
 ( →
 page 15

)
1.	 COMPUTER
	1	IN

/
	Co
 mponent
	In
 put
	Co
 nnector
	
(Mini	D-Sub	15	Pin)	(
→
 page 
 12, 13, 14)
 AUDIO	IN	Mini	Jack	(Stereo	Mini)	(
→
 page  1
 2, 
13, 
14)
2.	 COMPUTER
	2	IN
 /
	Co
 mponent
	In
 put
	Co
 nnector
	
(Mini	D-Sub	15	Pin)	(
→
 page 
 12, 13, 14)
 AUDIO	IN	Mini	Jack	(Stereo	Mini)	(
→
 page  1
 2, 
13, 
14)
3.	 MONITOR
	OUT	(COMP	1)	Connector	(Mini	D-Sub	
15	Pin)	( →
 page 
 13)
 AUDIO	OUT	Mini	Jac

k
	(Stereo	Mini)	(
→
 page 
 13)
5.	 AUDIO	IN	Mini	Jac k	(Stereo	Mini)
 (→
 page 1

2, 13, 14, 15)
6.	 PC
	CONTR

OL
	P
 ort
	(D-Sub	9	Pin)	(→
 page 

81)
 Us

e  this  por t  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 81.
7.	 HDMI
	Connector	(V260R	onl

y)
4.	 PC
	CONTR

OL
	P
 ort
	(D-Sub	9	Pin)	(
→
 page 
 81)
 Use 

this  por t  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 81.
5.	 S-VIDEO
	IN	Connector	(Mini	DIN	4	Pin)
 ( →
 page 15
 )
6.	 VIDEO
	IN	Connector	(RCA)	( →
 page 
 15)
7.	 VIDEO/S-VIDEO
	A
 UDIO
	Input	Jac
 ks
	L/R	(RCA)
 (
→
 page 1
 2, 13, 14, 15)
8.	 LAN
	P
 ort
	(RJ-45)	(
→
 page 
 16)
9.
 HDMI Connector
V230X/V260/V230/V260R V300X/V260X/V300W/V260W 
						

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 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 9)
2.	 POWER	ON	Button
 ( → page 14)
3.	 POWER	OFF	Button
 ( → page 23)
4, 	5, 	6.	COMPUTER	1/2/3	Button
 ( → page 16) 
	 (COMPUTER	3	button	is	not	available.)
7.	 AUTO	ADJ. 	Button
 ( → page 22)
8.	 VIDEO	Button
 ( → page 16)
9.	 S-VIDEO	Button
 ( → page 16)
10.	HDMI	Button	(→ page 16) 11.	VIEWER	Button	(→ page 16, 54)
12.	NETWORK	Button	(→ page 16)
13.	USB	DISPLAY	Button	(→ page 16)
14.	ID	SET	Button
 (
→ page 80)
15.	Numeric	Keypad	Button/CLEAR	Button
 ( → page 80)
16.	FREEZE	Button
 ( → page 25)
17.	AV-MUTE	Button
 ( → page 25)
18.	MENU	Button
 ( → page 63)
19.	EXIT	Button	(→ page 63)
20.	 	Button	(→ page 63)
21.	ENTER	Button	(→ page 63)
22.	D-ZOOM	(+)(–)	Button
 ( → page 25)
23.	MOUSE	L-CLICK	Button*
 ( → page 37)
24.	MOUSE	R-CLICK	Button*
 ( → page 37)
25.	PAGE	/	Button*
 ( → page 37)
26.	ECO	Button	(→ page 26)
27.	KEYSTONE	Button
 ( → page 21)
28.	PICTURE	Button
 ( → page 68, 70)
29.	VOL. 	(+)(–)	Button
 ( → page 22)
30.	ASPECT	Button
 ( → page 73)
31.	FOCUS/ZOOM	Button
  The ZOOM button works on the short-throw models 
only. The FOCUS button does not work on this series 
of projectors.
32.	HELP	Button
 ( → page 88)
*  The PAGE  / , , MOUSE L-CLICK and MOUSE R-CLICK buttons work only when a USB cable is connected 
with your computer.. 
						

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30° 30°30°
30°
OPEN
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	heat,	take	apart,	or	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
1Press firmly and slide the battery 
cover off.2Install new batteries (AAA). Ensure 
that you have the batteries’ polarity 
(+/−)	aligned	correctly.
•	 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.
Battery Installation
7 m/22 feet
7 m/22 feet
Remote control
Remote sensor on projector cabinet
OPEN
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.
Remote control 
						

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2. Installation and Connections
This section describes how to set up your projector and how to connect video and audio sources.
Your projector is simple to set up and use. But before you get started, you must first:
 Setting Up the Screen and the Projector
Selecting a Location
The	further	 your	projector	 is	from	 the	screen	 or	wall,	 the	larger	 the	image. 	The	 minimum	 size	the	image	 can	be	is	30"	
(0.76	 m)	measured	 diagonally	 when	the	projector	 is	roughly	 49	inches	 (1.3	m)	from	 the	wall	 or	screen. 	The	 largest	
the	 image	 can	be	is	300"	 (7.6	m)	when	 the	projector	 is	about	 493	inches	 (12.5	m)	from	 the	wall	 or	screen. 	Use	 the	
chart below as a rough guide.
	 Set up a screen and the projector.
	 Connect your computer or video equip-
ment to the projector. See pages  12, 13, 
14, 15, 16.
	 Connect the supplied power cable. See 
page 17.
NOTE: Ensure that the power cable and any other 
cables are disconnected before moving the projec-
tor. When moving the projector or when it is not 
in use, cover the lens with the lens cap.
NOTE:
•	 The	distances	are	indicated	by	intermediate	values	between	tele	and	wide.	Use	as	a	rule	of	thumb.
•	 The	Zoom	lever	adjusts	the	image	size	up	to	+/-5%
•	 For	more	details	on	throw	distance,	see	next	page.
To the wall outlet.
300
240
200
180
150
120
100
60
40 8030
1.7m/65.5"2.5m/98.5"3.3m/131.5"4.2m/164"5.0m/197"6.3/246"7.5m/295.5"8.3m/328"10.0m/394"12.5m/492.5"
Distance (Unit: m/inch)
Lens center Screen	Size	(diagonal:
	inch)
Screen	Size	(Unit:
	cm/inch)
609.6(W) x 457.2(H) / 240(W) x 180(H)
487.7(W) x 365.8(H) / 192(W) x 144(H)
406.4(W) x 304.8(H) / 160(W) x 120(H)
365.8(W) x 274.3(H) / 144(W) x 108(H)
304.8(W) x 228.6(H) / 120(W) x 90(H)
243.8(W) x 182.9(H) / 96(W) x 72(H)
203.2(W) x 152.4(H) / 80(W) x 60(H)
162.6(W) x 121.9(H) / 64(W) x 48(H)
121.9(W) x 91.4(H) / 48(W) x 36(H)
81.3(W) x 61.0(H) / 32(W) x 24(H)
1.3m/49"
61.0(W) x 45.7(H) / 24(W) x 18(H) 
						

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Throw Distance and Screen Size
The  following  shows  the  proper  relative  positions  of  the  projector  and  screen.  Refer  to  the  table  to  determine  the 
position of installation.
Distance Chart
C
D
B
Screen centerLens center
Screen bottom
2.7"/68 mm
Installation surface
Screen Size BC
D(WIDE) a
Diagonal Width Height Wide - TeleWide - Tele
inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm - inch mm inch mm degree - degree 30 762 24 610 18 457 12 297  46  1180  - 52  1320  3  69  14.0  - 12.7 
40 1016 32 813 24 610 16 396  62  1573  - 69  1760  4  91  14.0  - 12.7 
60 1524 48 1219 36 914 23 594  93  2360  - 104  2640  5  137  14.0  - 12.7 
70 1778 56 1422 42 1067 27 693  108  2753  - 121  3080  6  160  14.0  - 12.7 
80 2032 64 1626 48 1219 31 792  124  3147  - 139  3520  7  183  14.0  - 12.7 
90 2286 72 1829 54 1372 35 891  139  3540  - 156  3960  8  206  14.0  - 12.7 
100 2540 80 2032 60 1524 39 990  155  3933  - 173  4400  9  228  14.0  - 12.7 
120 3048 96 2438 72 1829 47 1188  186  4720  - 208  5280  11  274  14.0  - 12.7 
150 3810 120 3048 90 2286 58 1486  232  5900  - 260  6600  13  343  14.0  - 12.7 
180 4572 144 3658 108 2743 70 1783  279  7080  - 312  7920  16  411  14.0  - 12.7 
200 5080 160 4064 120 3048 78 1981  310  7867  - 346  8800  18  457  14.0  - 12.7 
240 6096 192 4877 144 3658 94 2377  372  9440  - 416  10560  22  548  14.0  - 12.7 
270 6858 216 5486 162 4115 105 2674  418  10620  - 468  11880  24  617  14.0  - 12.7 
300 7620 240 6096 180 4572 117 2971  465  11800  - 520  13200  27  685  14.0  - 12.7 
B = Vertical distance between lens center and screen center
C = Throw distance
D = Vertical distance between lens center and bottom of screen(top of screen for ceiling application)
α = Throw angle
NOTE: The values in the tables are design values and may vary. 
						

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 WARNING
* Installing your projector on the ceiling must be done 
by a qualified technician. Contact your NEC dealer 
for more information.
*  Do not attempt to install the projector yourself.
•	 Only	 use	your	 projector	 on	a	solid,	 level	surface. 	If	
the projector falls to the ground, you can be injured 
and the projector severely damaged.
•	 Do	 not	use	 the	projector	 where	temperatures	 vary	
greatly. The projector must be used at temperatures 
between 	41˚F 	(5˚C) 	and 	104˚F 	(40˚C). 	([ECO 	MODE]	
is	 set	 automatically	 to	[ON]	 at	95°F	 to	104°F/35°C	
to	 40°C. 	Note	 that	[ECO]	 mode	will	be	set	 to	[ON]	
automatically	 at	86°F	 to	104°F/30°C	 to	40°C	 when	
used	in	[HIGH	ALTITUDE].)
•	 Do 	not 	expose 	the 	projector 	to 	moisture, 	dust, 	or	
smoke. This will harm the screen image.
•	 Ensure	 that	you	have	 adequate	 ventilation	 around	
your  projector  so  heat  can  dissipate.  Do  not  cover 
the vents on the side or the front of the projector.
Reflecting	the	Image
Using a mirror to reflect your projector's image enables 
you to enjoy a much larger image when a smaller space 
is required. Contact your NEC dealer if you need a mirror 
system. If you're using a mirror system and your image 
is inverted, use the MENU and   buttons on your 
projector  cabinet  or  your  remote  control  to  correct  the 
orientation. (→ page 59)