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5. Using On-Screen Menu
 Menu Descriptions & Functions [INFO.]
Displays	the	status 	of 	the 	current 	signal 	and 	lamp 	usage. 	This 	item 	has 	five 	pages. 	The 	information 	included 	is 	as 	follows:
TIP:	Pressing	the	HELP	button	on	the	remote	control	will	show	the	[INFO.]	menu	items.
[USAGE TIME]
[LAMP	HOURS	USED]	(H)
[TOTAL	CARBON	SAVINGS]	(kg-CO2)
•	 The	message	to	the 	effect 	that 	the 	lamp 	should 	be 	replaced 	will 	be 	displayed 	for 	one 	minute 	when 	the 	projector 	
is	turned	on	and	when	the	POWER	button	on	the	projector	or	the	remote	control	is	pressed.
	 To	dismiss	this	message,	press	any	button	on	the	projector	or	the	remote	control.
Lamp life(H)
ECO MODE
OFF ON
40006000
•	[TOTAL	CARBON	SAVINGS]
	 This	displays 	the 	estimated 	carbon 	saving 	information 	in 	kg. 	The 	carbon 	footprint 	factor 	in 	the 	carbon 	saving 	
calculation	is	based	on	the	OECD	(2008	Edition). 
						

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[SOURCE (1)]
[RESOLUTION][HORIZONTAL	FREQUENCY][VERTICAL	FREQUENCY][SYNC	TYPE][SYNC	POLARITY][SCAN	TYPE]
[VERSION]
[FIRMWARE]	Version[DATA]	Version
[SOURCE (2)]
[SIGNAL	TYPE][VIDEO	TYPE][BIT	DEPTH]	(VE281X/VE281/VE282X/VE282)[VIDEO	LEVEL]	(VE281X/VE281/VE282X/VE282)[3D	SIGNAL]
[OTHERS]
[MODEL	NO.][SERIAL	NUMBER] 
						

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5. Using On-Screen Menu
 Menu Descriptions & Functions [RESET]
Returning to Factory Default [RESET]
The	RESET	feature 	allows 	you 	to 	change 	adjustments 	and 	settings 	to 	the 	factory 	preset 	for 	a 	(all) 	source 	(s) 	except 	
the	following:
[ALL	DATA]
Reset	all	the	adjustments	and	settings	for	all	the	signals	to	the	factory	preset.
All items can be reset EXCEPT	[LANGUAGE],	[BACKGROUND], 	[COMMUNICATION 	SPEED], 	[STANDBY 	MODE],	
[FAN	MODE],	[LAMP	HOURS	USED]	and	[TOTAL	CARBON	SAVINGS].
NOTE:	Elapsed	time	of	the	lamp	use	will	not	be	affected	even	when	[RESET]	is	done	from	the	menu. 
						

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6. Maintenance
This	section	describes 	the 	simple 	maintenance 	procedures 	you 	should 	follow 	to 	clean 	the 	cabinet 	and 	the 	lens, 	and	
replace	the	lamp.
 Cleaning the Cabinet and the Lens
1. Turn off the projector before cleaning.
2. Clean the cabinet periodically with a damp cloth. If heavily soiled, use a mild detergent. Never use strong 
detergents or solvents such as alcohol or thinner.
Note on Cleaning the Lens
•	 Use	a	commercially	available	plastic 	 lens 	 cleaner.
•	 Do	not	scratch	or	mar	the	lens	surface	as	a	lens	is	easily	scratched.
•	 Never	use	alcohol	or	glass	lens	cleaner	as	doing	so	will	cause	damage	to	the	lens	surface.
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6. Maintenance
 Replacing the Lamp
When	the	lamp 	reaches 	the 	end 	of 	its 	life, 	the 	LAMP 	indicator 	in 	the 	cabinet 	will 	blink 	red 	and 	the 	message 	will 	be 	
displayed.	Even	though 	the 	lamp 	may 	still 	be 	working, 	replace 	the 	lamp 	to 	maintain 	the 	optimal 	projector 	performance. 		
To	replace	the	lamp,	contact	your	NEC	dealer.	The	lamp	is	not	user	replaceable	parts.
 CAUTION
•	 If	you	continu e 	to 	use 	the 	lamp 	after 	the 	lamp 	reaches 	the 	end 	of 	its 	life, 	the 	lamp 	bulb 	may 	shatter, 	and 	pieces 	
of	glass	may 	be 	scattered 	in 	the 	lamp 	case. 	Do 	not 	touch 	them 	as 	the 	pieces 	of 	glass 	may 	cause 	injury. 	If 	this 	
happens,	contact	your	NEC	dealer	for	lamp	replacement.
*NOTE: This message will be displayed under the following conditions:
•	 for	one	minute	after	the	projector	has	been	powered	on
•	 when	the		(POWER)	button	on	the	projector	cabinet	or	the	POWER	OFF	button	on	the	remote	control	is	pressed
To turn off the message, press any button on the projector cabinet or th\
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7. Appendix
 Troubleshooting
This	section	helps	you	resolve	problems	you	may	encounter	while	setting	up	or	using	the	projector.
Indicator Messages
Power Indicator
Indicator ConditionProjector Condition Note
Off
The power cord is unplugged�–
Blinking light Green
0�5 sec On,0�5 sec OffThe projector is getting ready to turn on�Wait for a moment�
Steady lightGreenThe projector is turned on�–
Orange [NORMAL] is selected for [STANDBY MODE] –
Red [POWER-SAVING] is selected for [STANDBY 
MODE] –
Status Indicator
Indicator Condition Projector Condition Note
Off Normal or Standby ([POWER-SAVING] for 
[STANDBY MODE]) –
Blinking light Red
2 cycle (0�5 sec On, 0�5 sec Off)Temperature errorThe projector is overheated� Move the projector to a cooler location�
4 cycle (0�5 sec On, 0�5 sec Off)Fan errorFans will not work correctly�
6 cycle (0�5 sec On, 0�5 sec Off)Lamp errorLamp fails to light� Wait a full minute and then turn on again�
Green Re-firing the lamp (The projector is cooling down�)The projector is re-firing.Wait for a moment�
Steady lightGreenStandby ([NORMAL] for [STANDBY MODE])–
Orange Cabinet button is locked You have pressed cabinet button when Cabinet 
Button is locked�
Lamp Indicator
Indicator ConditionProjector Condition Note
Off Normal –
Blinking light Red
Lamp has reached its end of life� Lamp replacement message will be displayed�Replace the lamp�
Steady lightGreen [ECO MODE] is set to [ON] –
Over-Temperature Protection
If	the	temperature 	inside 	the 	projector 	rises 	too 	high, 	the 	over-temperature 	protector 	will 	automatically 	turn 	off 	the 	
lamp	with	the	STATUS	indicator	blinking	(2-cycle	On	and	Off.)
Should	this	happen,	do	the	following:
•	 Unplug	the	power	cord	after	the	cooling	fans	stop.
•	 Move	the	projector	to	a	cooler	location	if	the	room	where	you	are	presenting	is	particularly	too	warm.
•	 Clean	the	ventilation	holes	if	they	are	clogged	with	dust.
•	 Wait	about	60	minutes	until	the	inside	of	the	projector	becomes	cool	enough. 
						

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Common Problems & Solutions (→	“Power/Status/Lamp	Indicator”	on	page	67.)
ProblemCheck These Items
Does	not	turn	onor	shut	down•	 Check	that	the 	power 	cord 	is 	plugged 	in 	and 	that 	the 	power 	button 	on 	the 	projector 	cabinet 	or 	the 	remote 	control	is on. (→	pages	16 and 17)•	 Check	to	see 	if 	the 	projector 	has 	overheated. 	If 	there 	is 	insufficient 	ventila tion 	around 	the 	projector 	or 	if 	the 	room	where	you	are	presenting	is	particularly	warm,	move	the	projector	to	a	cooler	location.•	 The	lamp	may	fail	to	light.	Wait	a	full	minute	and	then	turn	on	the	power	again.•	 Set	[FAN	MODE] 	to 	[HIGH 	ALTITUDE] 	when 	using 	the 	projector 	at 	altitudes	approximately 	1200 	meters/4000 	feet	or	higher. 	Using 	the 	projector 	at 	altitudes 	approximately 	1200 	meters/4000 	feet 	or 	higher 	without 	setting 	to	[HIGH	ALTITUDE] 	can 	cause 	the 	projector 	to 	overheat 	and 	the 	projector 	could 	shut 	down. 	If 	this 	happens, 	wait	a	couple	minutes	and	turn	on	the	projector.	(→	page	57)	 If	you	turn 	on 	the 	projector 	immediat ely 	after 	the 	lamp 	is 	turned 	off, 	the 	fans 	run 	without 	displaying 	an 	image 	for	some	time	and	then	the	projector	will	display	the	image.	Wait	for	a	moment.
Will	turn	off•	 Ensure	that	the	[AUTO	POWER	OFF]	is	off.	(→	page	54, 60)
No	picture•	 Use	the	COMPUTER 	or 	the 	VIDEO 	button 	on 	the 	remote 	control 	to 	select 	your 	source 	(Computer 	or 	Video). 	(→	page	19)	If	there	is	still	no	picture,	press	the	button	again.•	 Ensure	your	cables	are	connected	properly.•	 Use	menus	to	adjust	the	brightness	and	contrast.	(→	page	48)
•	Reset	the	settings	or	adjustments	to	factory	preset	levels	using	the	[RESET]	in	the	Menu.	(→	page	64)•	 Be	sure 	to 	conne ct 	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 	unless 	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.•	 See	also	the	next	page.
Picture	suddenly	becomes	dark•	Check	if	the 	projec tor 	is 	in 	the 	Forced 	ECO 	mode 	because 	of 	too 	high 	ambient 	temperature. 	If 	this 	is 	the 	case, 	lower 	the	internal	temperature	of	the	projector	by	selecting	[HIGH]	for	[FAN	MODE].	(→	page	57)
Color	tone	or 	hue 	is	unusual •	Check	if	an	appropriate	color	is	selected	in	[WALL	COLOR].	If	so,	select	an	appropriate	option.	(→	page	53)•	 Adjust	[HUE]	in	[PICTURE].	(→	page	47)
Image	isn’t
	square 	to 	the	screen•	 Reposition	the	projector	to	improve	its	angle	to	the	screen.	(→	page	20)•	 Use	the	Keystone	correction	function	to	correct	the	trapezoid	distortion.	(→	page	23)
Picture is blurred
•	 Adjust	the	focus.	(→	page	22)•	 Reposition	the	projector	to	improve	its	angle	to	the	screen.	(→	page	20)•	 Ensure	t hat	t he 	dis tance 	bet ween 	t he 	pr ojector	and 	s creen 	is	wit hin 	t he 	adjus tment	r ange 	of	t he 	lens . 
(→	page	10)•	 Condensation	may 	form 	on 	the 	lens 	if 	the 	projector 	is 	cold, 	brought 	into 	a 	warm 	place 	and 	is 	then 	turned 	on. 	Should	this	happen,	let	the	projector	stand	until	there	is	no	condensation	on	the	lens.
Flicker	appears	on	screen•	 Set	[FAN	MODE] 	to 	other 	than 	[HIGH 	ALTITUDE] 	mode 	when 	using 	the 	projector 	at 	altitudes 	approximately 	1200	meters/4000	feet 	or 	lower. 	Using 	the 	projector 	at 	altitudes 	less 	than 	approximately 	1200 	meters/4000 	feet 	and	setting	to 	[HIGH 	ALTITUDE] 	can 	cause 	the 	lamp 	to 	overcool, 	causing 	the 	image 	to 	flicker. 	Switch 	[FAN 	MODE]	to	[AUTO].	(→	page	57)
Image	is	scrolling	vertically,	horizontally	or both
•	 Check	the 	computer's 	resolution 	and 	frequency. 	Make 	sure 	that 	the 	resolution 	you 	are 	trying 	to 	display 	is 	supported	by	the	projector.	(→	page	74)
•	Adjust	the	computer	image	manually	with	the	Horizontal/Vertical	in	the	[IMAGE	OPTIONS].	(→	page	50)
Remote	control 	does	not	work•	 Install	new	batteries.(→	page	8)•	 Make	sure	there	are	no	obstacles	between	you	and	the	projector.•	 Stand	within	22	feet	(7	m)	of	the	projector.	(→	page	8)
Indicator	is	lit 	or 	blinking•	 See	the	POWER/STATUS/LAMP	Indicator.	(→	page	67)
Cross	color	in 	RGB	mode•	 Press	the	AUTO	ADJ.	button	on	the	projector	cabinet	or	the	remote	control.	(→	page	25)•	 Adjust	the	computer 	image 	manually 	with 	[CLOCK]/[PHASE] 	in 	[IMAGE 	OPTIONS] 	in 	the 	menu. 	(→	page	49)
Cannot	control 	t he	projector	from	ex ternal	equipment
•	 Check	to	see 	if 	[STANDBY 	MODE] 	is 	set 	to 	[POWER-SAVING] 	and 	if 	it 	is, 	try 	to 	set 	it 	to 	[NORMAL]. 	(→	page	59)
3D	picture 	is 	not 	display•	 See	"Troubleshooting	on	viewing	3D	images"	on	page	42.
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If there is no picture, or the picture is not displayed correctly.
•	 Power	on	process	for	the	projector	and	the	PC.
	 Be	sure	to 	connect 	the 	projec tor 	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 	unless 	connected 	to 	the 	projector 	before 	
being	powered	up.
	NOTE:	You	can 	check 	the 	horizontal 	frequency 	of 	the 	current 	signal 	in 	the 	projector’s 	menu 	under 	Information. 	If 	it 	reads 	
“---”,	this	means	there	is	no	signal	being	output	from	the	computer.	(→ page 63	or	go	to	next	step)
•	 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 	P C 	c ompatible 	lapt op,	a 	c ombination 	of	f unction 	k eys	will 	enable/ disable 	t he 	ex ternal 	dis play.	Us ually,	
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.
•	 Non-standard	signal 	 output 	 from 	 the 	 computer
	 If	the	output 	signal 	from 	a 	notebook 	PC 	is 	not 	an 	industry 	standard, 	the 	projected 	image 	may 	not 	be 	displayed 	
correctly.	Should 	th is 	h appen, 	d eactivate	th e	n otebook 	PC ’s 	L CD	scre en 	w hen	th e	p rojector 	d isplay 	i s 	i n 	u se. 	Ea ch	
notebook	PC	has 	a 	different 	way 	of 	deactivate/reactivate 	the 	local 	LCD 	screens 	as 	described 	in 	the 	previous 	step. 	
Refer	to	your	computer’s	documentation	for	detailed	information.
•	 Image	displayed	is	incorrect	when	using	a	Macintosh
	 When	using	a 	Macintosh 	with 	the 	projector, 	set 	the 	DIPswitch 	of 	the 	Mac 	adapter 	(not 	supplied 	with 	the 	projector) 	
according	to	your	resolution.	After	setting,	restart	your	Macintosh	for	the	changes	to	take	affect.
	 For	setting	display 	modes 	other 	than 	those 	supported 	by 	your 	Macintosh 	and 	the 	projector, 	changing 	the 	DIP 	
switch	on	a 	Mac 	adapter 	may 	bounce 	an 	image 	slightly 	or 	may 	display 	nothing. 	Should 	this 	happen, 	set 	the 	DIP 	
switch	to	the 	13" 	fixed 	mode 	and 	then 	restart 	your 	Macintosh. 	After 	that, 	restore 	the 	DIP 	switches 	to 	a 	displayable 	
mode	and	then	restart	the	Macintosh	again.
NOTE:	A	Video 	Adapter 	cable 	manufa ctured 	by 	Apple 	Computer 	is 	needed	for 	a 	PowerBook 	which 	does 	not 	have 	a 	mini 	D-Sub 	
15-pin	connector.
•	 Mirroring	on	a	 PowerBook
*	 When	using	the 	projector 	with 	a 	Macintosh 	PowerBook, 	output 	may 	not 	be 	set 	to 	1024 	x 	768 	unless 	“mirroring” 	
is	off	on	your	PowerBook.	Refer	to	owner’s	manual	supplied	with	your	Macintosh	computer	for	mirroring.
•	 Folders	or	icons	are	hidden	on	the	Macintosh	screen
	 Folders	or	icons 	may 	not 	be 	seen 	on 	the 	screen. 	Should 	this 	happen, 	select 	[View] 	→	[Arrange]	from 	the 	Apple 	
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7. Appendix
 Specifications
This	section	provides 	technical 	inf ormation 	about 	the 	VE280X/VE281X/VE282X/VE280/VE281/VE282 	projector's	
performance.
Optical
VE280XVE281XVE282X VE280VE281VE282Projection	SystemSingle	DLP®	chip	(0.55”,	aspect	4:3)Resolution*11024	×	768	pixels	(XGA)800	×	600	pixels(SVGA)
LensManual	zoom	and	focusF=2.41-2.55,	f=21.8-24.0mm
Lamp200W	AC(160W	in	ECO	ON)
Light	Output	*2 *32800 lumensECO	ON:	80%Contrast	Ratio*3
(full	white:	full	black)3000:1
Image	Size	(Diagonal)30–300	inches/	0.76	–7.6	m	(4:3)
Projection	Distance	(mini.-max.)46”	-	465”	(wide)	/	52”	-	520”	(tele)1.18	-	11.8	m	(wide)	/	1.32	-	13.2	m	(tele)Projection	Angle14.0°	(wide)	/	12.7°	(tele)
*1	 Effective	pixels	are	more	than	 99.99%. 	*2	 This	is	the 	light 	output 	value 	(lumens) 	when 	the 	[PRESET] 	mode 	is 	set 	to 	[HIGH-BRIGHT]. 	If 	any 	other 	mode 	is 	selected	as	the	[PRESET]	mode,	the	light	output	value	may	drop	slightly.	
*3	 Compliance	with	 ISO21118-200
Electrical
VE280XVE280VE281X VE281VE282X VE282
Inputs1	x 	RGB/Component 	(D-Sub 	15 	P),	1	x 	Video 	(RCA), 	1 	x 	Stereo 	Mini Audio
1	x	RGB/Component	(D-Sub 	15 	P),	1 	x 	HDMI	(19 	P) 	HDCP	supported*4,	1	x 	Video 	(RCA), 	1 	x 	Stereo 	Mini 	Audio 	(shared 	with 	COMPUTER/VIDEO)PC	Control1	x	PC	Control	Port	(D-Sub	9P)No	PC	control	Port
USB	PortNo	USB	Port1x	Type	BColor	Reproduction16.7	million	colors	simultaneously,	Full	color
Compatible	Signals	*5
Analog:	VGA/SVGA/XGA/WXGA/SXGA/SXGA+/UXGA480i/480p/576i/576p/720p/1080iHDMI(VE281X/VE282X/VE281/VE282):	VGA/SVGA/XGA/WXGA/SXGA480p/576p/720p/1080i/1080pVideo	BandwidthRGB:	80	MHz	(Max.)
Horizontal	Resolution540	TV	lines:	NTSC/NTSC4.43/PAL/PAL-M/PAL-N/PAL60300	TV	lines:	SECAM
Scan	RateHorizontal:	15	kHz	to	100	kHz	(RGB:	24	kHz	or	over)Vertical:	50	Hz	to	85	Hz	(120Hz	signal	available	in	3D	mode)Sync	CompatibilitySeparate	Sync	Built-in	Speaker7W	(monaural)Power	Requirement100	–	240V	AC,	50/60	HzInput	Current2.7-1.2 A
Power	Consumption
ECO	MODEOFF261W	(100-130V)250W	(200-240V)
ECO	MODE	ON213W	(100-130V)206W	(200-240V)STANDBY
NORMAL2	W
STANDBY
POWER-
SAVING0.3	W	(100-130V)0.4	W	(200-240V) 
						

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*4	 HDMI™	(Deep	Color,	Lip	Sync)	with	HDCP	 What	is	HDCP/HDCP	technology?	 HDCP	is	an 	acronym 	for 	High-bandwidth 	Digital 	Content 	Protection. 	High 	bandwidth 	Digital 	Content 	Protection 	(HDCP)	is	a 	system 	for 	preventin g 	illegal 	copying 	of 	video 	data 	sent 	over 	a 	High-Definition 	Multimedia 	Interface 	(HDMI).	 If	you	are 	unable 	to 	view 	material 	via 	the 	HDMI 	input, 	this 	does 	not 	necessarily 	mean 	the 	projector 	is 	not 	functioning	properly.	With	the 	implementation 	of 	HDCP, 	there 	may 	be 	cases 	in 	which 	certain 	content 	is 	protected 	with 	HDCP 	and	might	not 	be 	displayed 	due 	to 	the 	decision/intention 	of 	the 	HDCP 	community 	(Digital 	Content 	Protection, 	LLC).*5 An	image	with 	higher 	or 	lowe r 	resolution 	than 	the 	projector’s 	native 	resolution 	(VE280X/VE281X/VE282X: 	1024 	×	768	and	VE280/VE281/VE282:	800	×	600)	will	be	displayed	with	scaling	technology.
Mechanical
VE280XVE281XVE282X VE280VE281VE282Installation	OrientationDesktop/Front,	Desktop/Rear,	Ceiling/Front,	Ceiling/Rear
Dimensions
10.2”(W)	x	3.5”(H)	x	9.7”(D)
260	mm	(W)	x	89.5	mm	(H)	x	247	mm	(D)(not	including	protrusions)Weight5.1	lbs	/	2.3	kg
Environmental	Considerations
Operational	Temperatures	:	41°	to	104°F	(5°	to	40°C),(ECO	mode	selected	automatically	at	95°F	to	104°F/35°C	to	40°C)20%	to	80%	humidity	(non-condensing)Storage	Temperatures	:	14°	to	122°F	(-10°	to	50°C),20%	to	80%	humidity	(non-condensing)
Regulations
UL/C-UL	Approved	(UL	60950-1,	CSA	60950-1)Meets	DOC	Canada	Class	B	requirementsMeets	FCC	Class	B	requirementsMeets	AS/NZS	CISPR.22	Class	BMeets	EMC	Directive	(EN55022,	EN55024,	EN61000-3-2,	EN61000-3-3)
For	additional	information	visit:
US	:	http://www.necdisplay.com/
Global	:	http://www.nec-display.com/global/index.html
For	information	on	our	optional	accessories,	visit	our	website	or	see	our	brochure.
The	specifications	are	subject	to	change	without	notice.