NEC Projector V300x 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...

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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
V230X/V260/V230 

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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)...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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)...