NEC Projector Ve281x User Manual

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Adjusting the Vertical Position of Image [POSITION]
(only	when	[16:9],	[15:9],	or	[16:10]	is	selected	for	[ASPECT	RATIO])
When	[16:9],	[15:9], 	or 	[16:10] 	is 	selected 	in 	[ASPECT 	RATIO], 	the 	image 	is 	displayed 	with 	black 	borders 	on 	the 	top 	
and bottom.
You	can	adjust	the	vertical	position	from	the	top	to	the	bottom	of	the	black	area.
 
Turning on Noise Reduction [NOISE REDUCTION]
This	function	allows	you	to	select	the	level	of	noise	reduction.
The	projector	is	set	to	the	optimized	level	for	each	signal	at	the	factory.
Select	your	preference	item	for	your	signal	when	video	noise	is	noticeable.
The	options	are	[OFF],	[LOW],	[MEDIUM],	and	[HIGH].
NOTE:	This	feature 	is 	not 	available 	for 	the 	RGB 	signal. 	Noise 	reduction 	set 	to 	off 	gives 	best 	image 	quality 	by 	way 	of 	higher 	bandwidth. 	
Noise reduction set to on softens the image. 
						

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 Menu Descriptions & Functions [SETUP]
[GENERAL]
Correcting Vertical Keystone Distortion Manually [KEYSTONE]
You	can	correct	vertical	distortion	manually.	(→	page	23)
Using the Wall Color Correction [WALL COLOR]
This	function	allows	for	quick	adaptive	color	correction	in	applications	where	the	screen	material	is	not	white.
NOTE:
•	 Selecting	color	options	other	than	[OFF]	will	reduce	brightness.
•	 When	the	3D	mode	is	enabled,	the	[WALL	COLOR]	item	is	not	available. 
						

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Setting Eco Mode [ECO MODE]
This	feature	turns 	on 	or 	off 	the 	ECO 	mode. 	The 	lamp 	life 	can 	be 	extended 	by 	selecting 	[ON]. 	Selecting 	[ON] 	also 	
decreases	fan	noise	when	compared	to	[OFF]	mode.
ECO	MODEDescriptionStatus	of	LAMP	indicator
OFFThis	is	the	Default	setting
(100%	Brightness).Off
ON
Select	this 	mode 	to 	increase 	the 	lamp 	life 	
(approx.	80%	Brightness.)Steady	Green	light
NOTE:
•	 The	[LAMP	HOURS	USED]	can	be	checked	in	[USAGE	TIME].	Select	[INFO.]	→	[USAGE	TIME].	(→ page 62)
•	
The	projector 	will 	always 	enter 	into 	the 	[ECO 	MODE] 	[ON] 	condition 	for 	90 	seconds 	immediately 	after 	the 	projector 	is 	turned 	on. 	
The	lamp	condition	will	not	be	affected	even	when	[ECO	MODE]	is	changed	within	this	time	period.
•	 After	a	lapse 	of 	45 	seconds 	from 	when 	the 	projector 	displays 	a 	blue, 	black 	or 	logo 	screen, 	[ECO 	MODE] 	will 	automatically 	switch 	
to	[ON].	The	projector	will	return	to	the	[OFF]	mode	once	a	signal	is	accepted.
•	 If	the	projector 	becomes 	overheat ed 	in 	[OFF] 	mode 	because 	of 	use 	in 	a 	high-temperature 	room, 	there 	may 	be 	a 	case 	where 	the 	
[ECO	MODE]	automatically 	changes 	to 	[ON] 	mode 	to 	protect 	the 	projector. 	This 	mode 	is 	called 	“forced 	ECO 	mode”. 	When 	the 	
projector	is	in 	[ON] 	mode, 	the 	picture 	brightness 	decreases. 	The 	LAMP 	indicator’s 	steady 	light 	indicates 	the 	projector 	is 	in 	[ON] 	
mode.	When	the	projector	comes	back	to	normal	temperature,	the	[ECO	MODE]	returns	to	[OFF]	mode.	
Setting Closed Caption [CLOSED CAPTION]
This	option	sets	several	closed	caption	modes	that	allow	text	to	be	superimposed	on	the	projected	image	of	Video.
OFF ������������������������This exits the closed caption mode�
CAPTION 1-4 ���������Text is superimposed�
TEXT 1-4 ����������������Text is displayed�
NOTE:
•	 The	closed	caption	is	not	available	under	the	following	conditions:
- when messages or menus are displayed.
-		 when	an	image	is	magnified,	frozen,	or	muted.
-		 when	[KEYSTONE]	setting	is	not	zero	or	[ASPECT	RATIO]	setting	is	not	[AUTO]	or	[4:3].
•	 The	projector	does	not	support	optional	extended	characters	for	closed	captioning.	
Selecting Menu Language [LANGUAGE]
You	can	choose	one	of	27	languages	for	on-screen	instructions.
NOTE:	Your	setting	will	not	be	affected	even	when	[RESET]	is	done	from	the	menu. 
						

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[MENU]
Turning On / Off Eco Message [ECO MESSAGE]
This	option	turns	on	or	off	the	following	messages	when	the	projector	is	turned	on.	
The	Eco	Message 	prompts 	the 	user 	to 	save 	energy. 	When 	[OFF] 	is 	selected 	for 	[ECO 	MODE], 	you 	will 	get 	a 	message 	
to	prompt	you	to	select	[ON]	for	[ECO	MODE].
When	[ON]	is	selected	for	[ECO	MODE]
To	close	the 	message, 	press 	the 	ENTER 	or 	the 	EXIT 	button. 	The 	message 	will 	disappear 	if 	no 	button 	operation 	is 	
done	for	30	seconds.
When	[OFF]	is	selected	for	[ECO	MODE]
Pressing	the	ENTER	button	will	display	the	[ECO	MODE]	screen.	(→	page	54)
To	close	the	message,	press	the	EXIT	button.
Selecting a Color or Logo for Background [BACKGROUND]
Use	this	feature 	to 	display 	a 	blue/black 	screen 	or 	logo 	when 	no 	signal 	is 	available. 	The 	default 	background 	is 	[LOGO].
TIP: The logo can be changed.
For more information about how to change the logo, please consult your N\
EC or NEC-designated service station.
If	you	cannot	find	one	in	your	area,	ask	your	dealer.
NOTE:	Your	setting	will	not	be	affected	even	when	[RESET]	is	done	from	the	menu. 
						

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[INSTALLATION]
[VE280X/VE280/VE281X/VE281]
[VE282X/VE282]
Selecting Projector Orientation [ORIENTATION]
This	reorients	your 	image 	for 	your 	type 	of 	projection. 	The 	options 	are: 	desktop 	front 	projection, 	ceiling 	rear 	projection, 	
desktop	rear	projection,	and	ceiling	front	projection.
DESKTOP	FRONTCEILING	REAR
DESKTOP	REARCEILING	FRONT
Disabling the Cabinet Buttons [CONTROL PANEL LOCK]
This	option	turns	on	or	off	the	CONTROL	PANEL	LOCK	function.
NOTE:
•	 This	CONTROL	PANEL	LOCK	does	not	affect	the	remote	control	functions.
•	 When	the	control 	panel 	is 	locked, 	pressing 	and 	holding 	the 	SOURCE 	button 	on 	the 	projector 	cabinet 	for 	about 	10 	seconds 	will 	
change	the	setting	to	[OFF].
Selecting Communication Speed [COMMUNICATION SPEED] (VE280X/VE280/VE281X/VE281)
This	feature	sets 	the 	baud 	rate 	of 	the 	PC 	Control 	port 	(D-Sub 	9P). 	It 	supports 	data 	rates 	from 	4800 	to 	38400 	bps. 	
The	default	is 	38400 	bps. 	Select 	the 	appropriate 	baud 	rate 	for 	your 	equipment 	to 	be 	connected 	(depending 	on 	the 	
equipment,	a	lower	baud	rate	may	be	recommended	for	long	cable	runs).
NOTE:	Your	selected	communication	speed	will	not	be	affected	even	when	[RESET]	is	done	from	the	menu. 
						

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[OPTIONS(1)]
[VE280X/VE280]
[VE281X/VE281/VE282X/VE282]
Selecting Fan Mode [FAN MODE]
This	option	allows	you	to	select	three	modes	for	fan	speed:	Auto	mode,	High	speed	mode,	and	High	Altitude	mode.
AUTO ���������������������The built-in fans automatically run at a variable speed according to the internal temperature�
HIGH ����������������������The built-in fans run at high speed�
HIGH ALTITUDE �����The built-in fans run at a high speed� Select this option when using the projector at altitudes approximately \
 
1200 meters/ 4000 feet or higher�
NOTE: 
•	 When	you	wish	to	cool	down	the	temperature	inside	the	projector	quickly,	select	[HIGH].
•	 It	is	recommended	that	you	select	High	speed	mode	if	you	use	the	projector	non-stop	for	consecutive	days.
•	 If	you	use 	the 	projector 	at 	altitudes 	approximately 	1200 	meters/4000 	feet 	or 	higher, 	you 	are 	recommended 	to 	set 	[FAN 	MODE] 	
to	[HIGH	ALTITUDE].	Failure	to	do	so	may	cause	the	projector	to	overheat	,	resulting	in	malfunction.
High	altitude
3700	m	(12000	ft)
to
3000	m	(10000	ft)
[HIGH	ALTITUDE]	for	[FAN	MODE]
5°	to	35°C
(ECO	MODE	ON	ONLY)
3000	m	(10000	ft)
to
2600	m	(8500	ft)
[HIGH	ALTITUDE]	for	[FAN	MODE]
5°	to	40°C
(ECO	MODE	ON	ONLY)
2600	m	(8500	ft)
to
1200	m	(4000	ft)
[HIGH	ALTITUDE]	for	[FAN	MODE]
5°	to	40°C
1200	m	(4000	ft)
to
0[AUTO]	for	[FAN	MODE]
5°	to	40°C
•	 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 protector could shut down. If this hap\
pens, wait a couple minutes and turn on the projector.
•	 Using	the	projector 	at 	altitudes 	less 	than 	approximately 	1200 	meters/4 000 	feet 	and 	setting 	to 	[HIGH 	ALTITUDE] 	can 	cause 	the 	
lamp	to	overcool,	causing	the	image	to	flicker.	Switch	[FAN	MODE]	to	[AUTO].
•	 Using	the	projector	at	high	altitudes	or	in	low	air	pressure	can	shorten	the	life	of	components.
•	 Your	setting	will	not	be	affected	even	when	[RESET]	is	done	from	the	menu.
Selecting [COLOR SYSTEM]
This	feature	enables	you	to	select	video	standards	manually.
Normally	select	[AUTO].	Select	the	video	standard	from	the	pulldown	menu. 
						

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Enabling or Disabling WXGA Mode [WXGA MODE]
Selecting	[ON]	will	give	priority	to	a	WXGA	(1280	x	768)	signal	in	recognizing	an	input	signal.
When	[WXGA	MODE]	is	set	to	[ON],	an	XGA	(1024	x	768)	signal	may	not	be	recognized.	In	this	case,	select	[OFF].
Enabling Key Sound and Error Sound [BEEP]
This	feature	turns	on	or	off	the	button	sound	or	alarm	when	the	following	operations	are	performed.
-	Displaying	the	main	menu	
-	Switching	sources
-	Pressing	POWER	ON	or	POWER	OFF	button
Setting HDMI [HDMI SETTINGS] (VE281X/VE281/VE282X/VE282)
Make	the	settings	for	video	level	and	audio	level	when	connecting	HDMI	equipment	such	as	a	DVD	player.	
VIDEO LEVEL ���������Select [AUTO] to automatically detect video level� If automatic detection may not work well, select [NORMAL] 
to disable the [ENHANCED] feature of your HDMI equipment or select [ENHA\
NCED] to improve image contrast 
and increase detail in the dark areas�
AUDIO SELECT ������Select [HDMI] to switch the HDMI IN digital audio signal and select [AUDIO IN] to switch the AUDIO IN 
input audio signal� 
						

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[OPTIONS(2)]
Selecting Power-saving in [STANDBY MODE]
The	projector	has	two	standby	modes:	[NORMAL]	and	[POWER-SAVING].
The	POWER-SAVING	mode 	is 	the 	mode 	that 	allows 	you 	to 	put 	the 	projector 	in 	the 	power-saving 	condition 	which 	
consumes	less	power	than	the	NORMAL	mode.	The	projector	is	preset	for	NORMAL	mode	at	the	factory.
NORMAL ����������������Power indicator: Orange light/STATUS indicator: Green light
POWER-SAVING
 ����Power indicator: Red light/STATUS indicator: Off
The following connectors, buttons or functions will not work during this\
 mode�
- USB port
- Virtual Remote Tool via the computer cable (VGA) connection
- Buttons other than POWER button on the cabinet
- Buttons other than POWER ON button on the remote control
NOTE: 
•	 When	[CONTROL	PANEL	LOCK],	or	[AUTO	POWER	ON(COMP.)]	is	turned	on,	the	[STANDBY	MODE]	setting	is	not	available.
•	 The	power	consumption	in	the	standby	mode	will	not	be	included	in	calculating	CO2 emission reduction.
•	 Your	setting	will	not	be	affected	even	when	[RESET]	is	done	from	the	menu.
Enabling Direct Power On [DIRECT POWER ON]
Turns	the 	projector 	on 	automatically 	when 	the 	power 	cord 	is 	inserted 	into 	an 	active 	power 	outlet. 	This 	eliminates 	the 	
need	to	always	use	the	POWER	button	on	the	remote	control	or	projector	cabinet. 
						

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Turning On the Projector By Applying Computer Signal [AUTO POWER ON(COMP.)]
When	the	projec tor 	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.
This	functionality	eliminates 	the 	need 	to 	always 	use 	the 	POWER 	button 	on 	the 	remote 	control 	or 	the 	projector 	cabinet 	
to	power	on	the	projector.
NOTE: 
•	 Disconnecting	a	computer 	signal 	from 	the 	computer 	will 	not 	power 	off 	the 	projector. 	We 	recommend 	using 	this 	function 	in 	
combination	of	the	AUTO	POWER	OFF	function.
•	 This	function	will	not	be	available	under	the	following	conditions:
-	 when	a	component	signal	is	applied	to	the	COMPUTER	IN	connector
-	 when	a	Sync	on	Green	RGB	signal	or	composite	sync	signal	is	applied
•	 To	enable	the	AUTO	POWER	ON	(COMP.)	after	turning	off	the	projector,	wait	3	seconds	and	input	a	computer	signal.
	 If	a	computer 	signal 	is 	still 	present 	when 	the 	projector 	is 	turned 	off, 	the 	AUTO 	POWER 	ON 	(COMP.) 	will 	not 	work 	and 	the 	projector 	
remains in standby mode.
Enabling Power Management [AUTO POWER OFF]
When	this	option	is 	selected 	you 	can 	enable 	the 	projector 	to 	automatically 	turn 	off 	(at 	the 	selected 	time: 	5min., 	10min., 	
20min.,	30min.,	1	hour)	if	there	is	no	signal	received	by	any	input	or	if	no	operation	is	performed.
Selecting Default Source [DEFAULT SOURCE SELECT]
You	can	set	the	projector	to	default	to	any	one	of	its	inputs	each	time	the	projector	is	turned	on.
LAST �����������������������������������Sets the projector to default to the previous or last active input each \
time the projector is turned on�
AUTO ����������������������������������Searches for an active source in order of COMPUTER → (HDMI on VE281X/VE281/VE282X/VE282) 
→ VIDEO and displays the first found source.
COMPUTER
 ������������������������Displays the computer signal from the COMPUTER IN connector every time the projector is turned 
on�
HDMI 
(VE281X/VE281/VE282X/VE282) �����Displays the digital source from the HDMI IN connector every time the projector is turned on�
VIDEO ���������������������������������Displays the Video source from the VIDEO IN connector every time the projector is turned on� 
						

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[3D]
[VE280X/VE280]
[VE281X/VE281/VE282X/VE282] 
Selecting  input  connected  to  a  source  of  3D  images  [COMPUTER]  (VE280X/VE280)/[COMPUTER/HDMI] 
(VE281X/VE281/VE282X/VE282)
[3D]
This	function	switches	the	3D	mode	between	ON	and	OFF	for	each	input.
ON �������������������������Turns on the 3D mode for the selected input�
NOTE:
To	confirm	that	the	supported	3D	signal	is	accepted,	use	either	way	of	the	following:
-	 Make	sure	that	[3D]	is	displayed	in	the	top	right	of	the	screen	after	the	source	is	selected.
-	 Display	[INFO.]	→	[SOURCE]	→	[3D	SIGNAL]	and	make	sure	that	"SUPPORTED"	is	displayed.
OFF ������������������������Turns off the 3D mode for the selected input�
[L/R INVERT]
Change	the	setting	if	you	have	difficulty	seeing	3D	images.
NON-INVERT ����������������������Normal setting�
INVERT �������������������������������Changes the order of displaying the images for left eye and right eye�