NEC Projector VE280X User Manual

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2. Installation and Connections
	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 management 
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 	laptop s 	use 	Fn 	+ 	F3, 	while 	Dell 	laptop s 	use 	Fn 	+ 	F8 	key 	combinations 	to 	toggle 	through 	
external	display	selections.
NOTE: 
•	 Before	connecting 	an 	audio 	cabl e 	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	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 fol lowing.
- 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.
-	 The	COMPUTER	IN	connector	supports	Plug	&	Play	(DDC2B).
COMPUTER IN
AUDIO IN
HDMI IN
COMPUTER INAUDIO IN
Computer cable (VGA)
(supplied)
To mini D-Sub 15-pin connector on the 
projector. It is recommended that you 
use a commercially available distribution 
amplifier if connecting a signal cable 
longer than the cable supplied.
IBM VGA or Compatibles (Notebook 
type) or Macintosh (Notebook type)
NOTE: For older Macintosh, 
use a commercially available 
pin	adapter 	(not 	suppl ied) 	to	
connect to your Mac's video 
port.
Stereo mini-plug audio cable 
(not supplied)
Computer 
cable 
(VGA)
(supplied)
Stereo mini-plug audio cable (not supplied)
HDMI cable (not supplied)
Use High Speed HDMI
® 
Cable.
VE280X/VE280 VE281X/VE281/VE282X/VE282 
						

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COMPUTER INAUDIO 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 player
Audio Equipment 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) 
						

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VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
Connecting Your VCR
Use	audio	equipment	for	stereo	sound.
The	projector's	built-in	speaker	is	monaural.
Video cable (not supplied)
VCR
Audio equipment
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 	Vi deo 	source 	is 	played 	back 	in 	fast-forward 	or 	fast-rewind 	vi a 	a 	scan 	converter.
TIP:	The	AUDIO	IN	Mini	Jack	(Stereo	Mini)	is	shared	between	COMPUTER	and	VIDEO	inputs.
Stereo mini plug - to 
- RCA audio cable
(not supplied) 
						

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HDMI IN
Connecting HDMI Input (VE281X/VE281/VE282X/VE282 only)
You	can	connec t 	the 	HDMI 	output 	of 	your 	DVD 	player, 	hard 	disk 	player, 	Blu-ray 	player, 	or 	notebook 	type 	PC 	to 	the 	
HDMI	IN	connector	of	your	projector.
NOTE:	The	HDMI	IN	connector	supports	Plug	&	Play	(DDC2B).
Audio cable (not supplied)
HDMI cable (not supplied)
Use High Speed HDMI® 
Cable.
TIP:	For	users	of	audio	video	equipment	with	an	HDMI	connector:
Select	“Enhanced”	rather	than	“Normal”	if	HDMI	output	is	switchable	between	“Enhanced”	and	“Normal”.
This will provide improved image contrast and more detailed dark areas.
For	more	information	on	settings,	refer	to	the	instruction	manual	of	the	audio	video	equipment	to	be	connected.
•	 When	conne cting 	the 	HDMI 	IN 	connector 	of 	the 	projector 	to 	the 	DVD 	player, 	the 	projector’s 	video 	level 	can 	be 	
made	settings	in 	accordance 	with 	the 	DVD 	player’s 	video 	level. 	In 	the 	menu 	select 	[HDMI 	SETTINGS] 	→	[VIDEO	
LEVEL]	and	make	necessary	settings.
•	 If	the 	HDMI 	input 	sound 	cannot 	be 	heard, 	in 	the 	menu 	select 	[HDMI 	SETTINGS] 	→	[AUDIO	SELECT] 	→ 
[HDMI]	(→	page	58). 
NOTE: HDMI signal
If	the	AC 	power 	supply 	is 	removed 	from 	the 	projector 	(Direct 	Power 	Off 	function) 	while 	displaying 	an 	image 	connected 	
to	the	HDMI 	inpu t, 	the 	projector 	may 	not 	display 	an 	image 	properly 	the 	next 	time 	it 	is 	powered 	up. 	Should 	this 	happen, 	
power	off	the 	AC 	supply, 	power 	off 	your 	HDMI 	equipment 	(or 	disconnect 	the 	HDMI 	cable), 	and 	then 	power 	on 	the 	
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Connecting the Supplied Power Cord
Connect	the	supplied	power	cord	to	the	projector.
First	connect	the 	supplied 	power 	cord's 	three-pin 	plug 	to 	the 	AC 	IN 	of 	the 	projector, 	and 	then 	connect 	the 	other 	plug 	
of	the	supplied	power	cord	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 
power plug and the wall outlet. 
						

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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.
 Turning on the Projector
1. Press the  (POWER) button on the projector cabinet 
or the POWER ON button on the remote control. 
 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 56)
 After you turn on your projector, ensure that the computer 
or video source is turned on.
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].
StandbyPreparing	to	power	onPower	On
Steady orange lightBlinking green lightSteady green light
(→	page	67) 
						

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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	27	menu	languages.
To select a menu language, follow these steps:
1. Use the , ,  or   button  to  select  one  of  the  27 
languages from the menu.
2. Press the ENTER button to execute the selection.
After	this	has 	been 	done,	you 	can 	proceed 	t o 	t he 	menu	
operation.
If	you	want,	you	can	select	the	menu	language	later.
(→	[LANGUAGE]	on	page	45 and 54)
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.
-	 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 	image.
•	 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 	displaying	
an image for some time and then the projector will display the image. 
						

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3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)
 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	follow s: 	“COMPUTER”, 	“VIDEO”, 	“HDMI”. 	To 	displa y 	the 	selected 	
source,	press	the	ENTER	button	or	allow	2	seconds	to	elapse.
Detecting the Signal Automatically
Press	the	SOURCE 	button 	once. 	The 	projector 	will 	search 	for 	the 	available 	input 	
source	and	display	it.	The	input	source	will	change	as	follows:	
VE280X/VE280:
COMPUTER	→	VIDEO	→	COMPUTER	→ ...
VE281X/VE281/VE282X/VE282:
COMPUTER	→	VIDEO	→	HDMI	→	COMPUTER	→ ...
TIP: If no input signal is present, the input will be skipped.
Using the Remote Control
VE280X/VE280:	Press	any	one	of	the	COMPUTER1	and	VIDEO	buttons.
VE281X/VE281/VE282X/VE282:	Press 	any 	one 	of 	the 	COMPUTER1, 	HDMI	
and	VIDEO	buttons.
Selecting Default Source 
You	can	set 	a 	source 	as 	the 	default 	source 	so 	that 	it 	will 	be 	displa yed 	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 five times to select [DEFAULT SOURCE SELECT] and 
press the  or  button.
5. Select a sour ce as the default source.
6. Press the EXIT b utton 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.)](→ page 60)
VE280X/VE280
VE281X/VE281/VE282X/VE282 
						

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3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)
 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	21)
Adjusting	the	left	and	right	tilt	of	an	image
[Rear	foot]	(→	page	21)
Finely	adjusting	the	size	of	an	image
[Zoom	lever]	(→	page	22)
Adjusting	the	focus
[Focus	ring]	(→	page	22)
Adjusting	the	keystone	correction	[KEYSTONE]	(→	page	23) 
						

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1
2
Adjustable Tilt Foot
Exhaust 
Vent
Adjust the Tilt Foot
1.  Lift the front edge of the projector.
CAUTION:
Do	not	try 	to 	touch 	the 	Exhaust 	Vent 	during 	Tilt 	Foot 	adjustment 	as 	
it	can	become 	heated 	while 	the 	projector 	is 	turned 	on 	and 	after 	it 	is 	
turned	off.
2.  Rotate the  Adjustable Tilt  Foot  on  the  front  of  the  projector  to 
extend the adjustable tilt foot.
 The tilt foot can be extended up to 0.7 inch/18 mm.
 There is approximately 5 degrees (up) of adjustment for the front of 
the projector.
CAUTION:
•	 Do	not	use	the	tilt-foot	for	purposes	other	than	originally	intended.
	 Misuses	such 	as 	using 	the 	tilt 	foot 	to 	carry 	or 	hang 	(from 	the 	wall 	or 	
ceiling)	the	projector	can	cause	damage	to	the	projector.
Adjusting the left and right tilt of an image [Rear foot]
1. Remove the spacer (black rubber) from the rear foot.
 Keep the spacer for future use.
2. Rotate the rear foot.
 The rear foot can be extended up to 0.4 inch/10 mm, shorten by 
0.3inch/7mm. Rotating the rear foot allows the projector to be placed 
horizontally.
NOTE:	After	using	the	projector,	attach	the	spacer	to	the	rear	foot.
 
Spacer (black rubber)
Rear foot
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