NEC Projector V260x User Manual

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COMPUTER IN
PHONE
PHONE
AUDIO IN
 Making Connections
Connecting Your PC or Macintosh Computer
NOTE: When using with a notebook PC, be sure to connect the projector and notebook PC while the projector is in standby mode 
and before turning on the power to the notebook PC.
In most cases the output signal from the notebook PC is not turned on un\
less connected to the projector before being powered up.
* If the screen goes blank while using your remote control, it may be the result of the computer's screen-saver or power manage-
ment software.
Enabling	the	computer’s	external	display
Displaying an image on the notebook PC’s screen does not necessarily mean it outputs a signal to the projector.
When using a PC compatible laptop, a combination of function keys will enable/disable the external display.
Usually,	 the	combination	 of	the	 ‘Fn” 	key	 along	 with	one	of	the	 12	function	 keys	gets	the	external	 display	to	come	 on	
or	 off. 	For	 example,	 NEC	laptops	 use	Fn	+	F3,	 while	 Dell	laptops	 use	Fn	+	F8	 key	 combinations	 to	toggle	 through	
external display selections.
VGA signal cable
(supplied)
To mini D-Sub 15-pin con-
nector on the projector. It is 
recommended that you use a 
commercially available distri-
bution amplifier if connecting 
a signal cable longer than 
the cable supplied.
IBM VGA or Compatibles 
(Notebook type) or Ma-
cintosh (Notebook type)NOTE:	 For	older	 Macintosh,	
use a commercially available 
pin  adapter  (not  supplied) 
to 	connect 	to 	your 	Mac's	
video port.
Stereo mini-plug audio cable 
(not supplied)
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN COMPUTER 1I N
COMPUTER 2 IN
V300X/V260X
VGA signal cable
(supplied)
Stereo mini-plug audio 
cable (not supplied)
NOTE: 
•	 Before	 connecting	 an	audio	 cable	to	the	 headphone	 jack	of	a	computer,	 adjust	the	computer’s	 volume	level	to	low.	 After	 connecting	
the projector to the computer, adjust the volume of both projector and computer to suitable level as desired to avoid damage to 
your ear.
•	 If	an	audio	output	jack	of	your	computer	is	a	mini	jack	type,	connect	the	audio	cable	to	it.
•	
An	image	may	not	be	displayed	correctly	when	a	Video	or	S-Video	source	is	played	back	via	a	commercially	available	scan	converter.	
  This is because the projector will process a video signal as a computer \
signal at the default setting. In that case, do the following.
- When an image is displayed with the lower and upper black portion of the\
 screen or a dark image is not displayed correctly:
	 Project	an	image	to	fill	the	screen	and	then	press	the	AUTO	ADJ.	button	on	the	remote	control	or	the	projector	cabinet.
-  V230X/V260/V230:	The	COMPUTER	IN	connector	supports	Plug	&	Play	(DDC2B).
  V300X/V260X:	Both	the	COMPUTER	1	IN
	

and	COMPUTER	2	IN	connectors	support	Plug	&	Play	(DDC2B).
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Connecting an External Monitor
You  can  connect  a  separate,  external  monitor  to  your  projector  to  simultaneously  view  on  a  monitor  the  computer 
analog image you’re projecting.
NOTE:	Daisy	chain	connection	is	not	possible.
PHONE
COMPUTER OUT
AUDIO OUTMONITOR OUT
(COMP 1)
VGA signal 
cable (sup-
plied)
VGA signal cable (not supplied)
VGA signal cable 
(not supplied)
VGA signal cable 
(supplied)
V300X/V260X
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AUDIO INLR
AUDIO OUT
LR
Component
YCbCr
COMPUTER IN AUDIO IN
NOTE:	Refer	to	your	DVD	player's	owner's	manual	for	more	information	about	your	DVD	player's	video	output	requirements.
Connecting Your DVD Player with Component Output
Use audio equipment for stereo sound.
The projector's built-in speaker is monaural.
DVD playerAudio Equipment
Optional 15-pin - to 
- RCA (female) ×3 
cable (ADP-CV1E)
Optional 15-pin - to 
- RCA (female) ×3 
cable (ADP-CV1E)
Component video RCA×3 
cable (not supplied)
Audio cable (not supplied)
Stereo mini plug - to - RCA audio cable (not supplied)
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN COMPUTER 1IN
COMPUTER 2 IN
V300X/V260X
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AUDIO INLRAUDIO OUTLRVIDEO OUTS-VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
Connecting Your VCR
Use audio equipment for stereo sound.
The projector's built-in speaker is monaural.
S-Video cable (not supplied)
Video cable (not supplied) Video cable
(not supplied)
S-Video  cable 
(not supplied)
VCR
Audio equipment
Audio cable (not supplied) Audio cable
(not supplied)
NOTE:	Refer	to	your	VCR	owner's	manual	for	more	information	about	your	equipment's	video	output	requirements.
NOTE:	
An	image	 may	not	be	displayed	 correctly	when	a	Video	 or	S-Video	 source	is	played	 back	in	fast-forward	 or	fast-rewind	 via	
a scan converter.
V230X/V260/V230
TIP:	The	AUDIO	IN	Mini	Jack	(Stereo	Mini)	is	shared	between	COMPUTER,	VIDEO	and	S-VIDEO	inputs.
Stereo mini plug - to 
- RCA audio cable
(not supplied)
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO INAUDIO IN
V300X/V260X
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Connecting to a Network (V300X/V260X only)
The	projector	comes	standard	with	a	LAN	port	(RJ-45)	which	provides	a	LAN	connection	using	a	LAN	cable. 	
Using a LAN cable allows you to specify the Network Settings and the Alert Mail Settings for the projector over a LAN. 
To	 use	 a	LAN	 connection,	 you	are	required	 to	assign	 an	IP	address	 to	the	 projector	 on	the	 [PROJECTOR	 NETWORK	
SETTINGS]	screen	of	the	web	browser	on	your	computer. 	For	setting,	see	page	37, 38, 39.
Example	of	LAN	connection
Example of wired LAN connection
LAN
LAN
Server
Hub
LAN cable (not supplied)
NOTE:	 Use	a	Categor y	 5	
or	higher	LAN	cable.
V300X/V260X
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Connecting the Supplied Power Cable
Connect the supplied power cable to the projector.
First connect the supplied power cable's three-pin plug to the AC IN of the projector, and then connect the other plug 
of the supplied power cable in the wall outlet.
To wall outlet
The  projector  will  go  into  standby 
mode. When  in  standby  mode,  the 
POWER  indicator  will  light  orange 
and  the  STATUS  indicator  will  light 
green	when	[NORMAL]	 is	selected	
for	[STANDBY	MODE]. 	
 CAUTION:
Parts of the projector may become temporarily heated if the projector is turned off with the POWER button or if the 
AC power supply is disconnected during normal projector operation. 
Use caution when picking up the projector.
Make sure that the prongs are fully inserted into both the 
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3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)
This section describes how to turn on the projector and to project a picture onto the screen.
1 Turning on the Projector
1.  remove the lens cap
	 •	 	 Do	not 	remove 	the 	lens 	cap 	by 	pulling 	on 	the 	string. 	Doing	
so can cause mechanical damage to the part around the 
lens.
2.  Press the 
 (POWer) button on the projector cabinet 
or the POWer On button on the remote control for 1 
second. 
  The POWER indicator will turn to green and the projector 
will become ready to use.
NOTE: When the projector is turned on, it may take some time 
before the lamp light becomes bright.
TIP: 
•	 When	 the	STATUS	 indicator	 lights	orange,	 it	means	 that	the	
[CONTROL	PANEL	LOCK]	is	turned	on.	(→ page 59)
•	 When 	the 	message	 “Projector 	is 	locked!	 Enter	your	password.”	
is	 displayed,	 it	means	 that	the	[SECURITY]	 is	turned	 on.	(→ 
page 32)
  After you turn on your projector, ensure that the computer 
or  video  source  is  turned  on  and  that  your  lens  cap  is 
removed.
NOTE: When no signal is available, the NEC logo (default), blue, or 
black 	screen 	will 	be 	displayed. 	After 	a 	lapse 	of 	45 	seconds 	from 	when	
the	 projector	 displays	a	blue,	 black	 or	logo	 screen,	 [ECO	MODE]	 will	
always	 switch	to	[ON].	 This	is	done	 only	when	 [ECO	MODE]	 is	set	
to	[OFF].
Standby Preparing to power on
Power On
Steady orange light Blinking green light Steady green light
(→ page 73)
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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	21	menu	languages.
To	select	a	menu	language, 	follow	these	steps:
1.  Use  the  , ,   or    button  to  select  one  of  the  21 
languages from the menu.
2.  Press the enter button to execute 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	45 and 56)
NOTE:
•	 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 turn on 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 tur\
n on. If this happens, replace the lamp.
-	 If	 the	STATUS	 indicator	 lights	orange	 as	long	 as	the	 POWER	 button	is	pressed,	 it	means	 the	CONTROL	 PANEL	LOCK	has	been	
set.
-	 If	the	lamp	fails	to	light,	and	if	the	STATUS	indicator	flashes	on	and	off	in	a	cycle	of	six	times,	wait	a	full	minute	and	then	turn	 on the power.
•	 The	 projector	 cannot	be	turned	 off	with	 the	ON/STAND	 BY	button	 or	the	 POWER	 OFF	button	 while	the	POWER	 indicator	 is	flashing	
green	in	a	cycle	of	0.5	second	on	and	0.5	
second

	off.
•	 Do	 not	disconnect	 the	AC	power	 supply	 to	the	 projector	 for	60	seconds	 immediately	 after	turning	 it	on	 and	 displaying	 an	im-
age.
•	 Immediately	 after	turning	 on	the	 projector,	 screen	flicker	may	occur.	 This	is	normal.	 Wait	3	to	 5	minutes	 until	the	lamp	 lighting	 is	
stabilized.
•	 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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 Selecting a Source
Selecting the computer or video source
NOTE:	Turn	on	the	computer	or	video	source	equipment	connected	to	the	projector.
Selecting	from	Source	List
Press and quickly release the SOURCE button on the projector cabinet to display 
the Source list. Each time the SOURCE button is pressed, the input source will 
change as follows: “COMPUTER”,  ”VIDEO”, “S-VIDEO”. To display the selected 
source,	press	the	ENTER	button	or	allow	2	seconds	to	elapse.
Detecting	the	Signal	Automatically
Press	and	hold	 the	SOURCE	 button	for	a	minimum	 of	2	seconds,	 the	projector	
will search for the next available input source. Each time you press and hold the 
SOURCE	 button	for	a	minimum	 of	2	seconds,	 the	input	 source	 will	change	 as	
follows:
V230X/V260/V230:
COMPUTER → VIDEO → S-VIDEO → COMPUTER → ...
V300X/V260X:
COMPUTER 1 →	COMPUTER	2	→ VIDEO → S-VIDEO → COMPUTER 1 → ...
TIP: If no input signal is present, the input will be skipped.
Using	the	Remote	Control
V230X/V260/V230: Press any one of the COMPUTER 1, VIDEO, and S-VIDEO 
buttons.
V300X/V260X:	 Press	any	one	 of	the	 COMPUTER	 1,	COMPUTER	 2,	VIDEO,	
and S-VIDEO buttons.
Selecting	Default	Source	
You can set a source as the default source 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  press  the    button  or 
the enter button to select [general].
3.  
Press the  button four times to select [OPtiOns(2)].
4. Press the   button six times to select [defa Ult sOUrCe  seleCt] and 
press the enter button.
  The [DEFAULT SOURCE SELECT] screen will be displayed.
 ( → page 64)
5.   select a source as the default source, and press the enter button.
6.  
Press the e

Xit button a few times to close the menu.
7.   restart the projector.
  The source you selected in step 5 will be projected.
TIP:	 When	 the	projector	 is	in	 Standby	 mode,	applying	 a	computer	 signal	from	a	computer	
connected	 to	the	 COMPUTER	 IN	input	 will	power	 on	the	 projector	 and	simultaneously	
project	the	computer’s	image.
([AUTO	 POWER	 ON(COMP.)]	 for	V230X/V260/V230/[AUTO	 POWER	ON(COMP1)]	 for	
V300X/V260X	→ page 64)
V230X/V260/V230
V230X/V260/V230
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 Adjusting the Picture Size and Position
Use	the	adjustable	tilt	foot,	the	zoom	lever	or	the	focus	ring	to	adjust	the	picture	size	and	position.
In this chapter drawings and cables are omitted for clarity.
Adjusting the throw angle (the height of an image)
[Tilt	foot]	(→ page 22)Adjusting the left and right tilt of an image
[Rear	foot]	(→ page 22)
Finely	adjusting	the	size	of	an	image
[Zoom	lever]	(→ page 23)Adjusting the focus
[Focus	ring]	(→ page 23)
Adjusting	the	keystone	correction	[KEYSTONE]	(→ page 24)