NEC NP4000 manual

Projector NP4000 User’s Manual[...]

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i Important Information Safety Cautions Precautions Please read this manual ca refully before us ing your NEC NP400 0 projector and keep the manual handy for future referen ce. Your serial number is lo cated on the bottom of your projector. Record it here: CAUTION: To turn off main power, be sure to remove the plug from power outlet. The power outl[...]

Important Information ii Laser Rating This label is on the side of the remote control. This mark is on the top of the remote control. CAUTION Use of controls or adju stments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in haza rdous radiation exposure. CAUTION Do not look into the laser pointer while it is on an d do no[...]

Important Information iii RF Interference (for USA only) WARNING: The Federal Communications Commission does not allow any modifications or changes to the unit EXCEPT those specifi ed by NEC Display Solutions of Amer- ica, Inc. in this manual. Failure to comp ly with this government regulation could void your right to operate this equi pment. This [...]

Important Information iv • If you wish to have the proj ector installed on the ceiling:  Do not attempt to install the projector yourself.  The projector must be installed by quali f ied technicians in or der to ensure proper operation and reduce the ri sk of bodily injury.  In addition, the ceiling must be strong enough to support the p[...]

Important Information v Fire and Shock Precautions • Ensure that there is sufficient ventilati on and that vents are unobstructed to prevent the build-up of heat inside your projector. A llow at le ast 8 inches (20cm ) of space be - tween your projector and a wall. • Do not try to touch the ventilation outlet on the rear as it can become heated[...]

Important Information vi • Turn off the projector, unplug the powe r cable an d have the projector serviced by qualified service personnel under the following co nditions:  When the power cable or plug is damaged or frayed.  If liquid has been spill ed into the projector, or if it has been exposed to rai n or water.  If the projector doe[...]

Important Information vii Remote Control Precautions • Handle the remote control carefully. • If the remote control gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. • Avoid excessive heat and humidity. • Do not heat, take apart, or throw batteries into fire. • If you will not be using the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries. • Ensure[...]

viii Table of Contents IMPORTANT INFORMATI ON ............................................................................................................. I S AFETY C AUTIONS ............................................................................................................................... . I TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................[...]

Table of Contents ix From the Remote Control Unit .................................................................................................. 39 Adjusting the Projector Level ..................................................................................................... 40 q O PTIMIZING AN RGB I MAGE A UTOMATICALLY ....................[...]

Table of Contents x Version .......................................................................................................................................... 92 v R ESET M ENU D ESCRIPTIONS AND F UNCTIONS ............................................................................ 93 6. MAINTENANCE .........................................[...]

1 1. Introduction n What’s in the Box? Carefully unpack the projector and che ck that the following items are includ ed: NP4000 Projec tor Remote Con trol (with Two AA al kaline batte ries) Power cable (3.6m/11.8 ft.) For North Amer- ica, Europe and Japan Remote Cabl e (10m/33ft)  Quick sta rt guide Important Information  (For North A meric[...]

1. Introduction 2 o Introduction to the Projector Features you’ll enjoy: z DLP proj ector with hi gh resolution z High brightness High brightness output of 50 00 lumens (4-se gment color wheel) . z Dual Lamp system Two lamp s ystem offers increased lamp life and energy savin gs along w ith redundanc y. z Exten sive optional len s with bayonet m o[...]

1. Introduction 3 p Part Names of the Projector Front-right view I TEM L ABEL D ESCRIPTIO N S EE PAGE : 1. IR receiver Receiver for IR signal from remote control 12 2. Lamp cover Remove cover to replace lamp or color wheel 99 3. Lens control panel See Lens Controls 7 4. OSD control panel See OSD Controls and Status LEDS 8 5. I/O connector panel Con[...]

1. Introduction 4 Top View I TEM L ABEL D ESCRIPTIO N S EE PAGE : 1. Lens control panel See Lens Controls 7 2. Right-hand speaker Right-hand speaker — 3. Lamp cover Remove cover to replace lamp or color wheel 99 4. Exhaust vent Exhaust vent – do not obstruct — 5. OSD control panel See OSD Controls and Status LEDS 8 6. Rear intake vent Rear co[...]

1. Introduction 5 Carrying the Projector Always carry your projector by the handle. Before moving or carrying the projector, disconne ct the power cable and any other ca- bles that may be attached to it. When moving the projector or wh en the projecto r is not in use, cover the lens with the lens cap. To extend the projector handle, refer to the fo[...]

1. Introduction 6 Bottom view I TEM L ABEL D ESCRIPTIO N S EE PAGE : 1. Height adjusters Adjust projection height 40 2. Intake vent Color wheel cooling vent – do not obstruct — 3. Front filter Keep the fan free of dust – clean regularly for optimum performance 95 4. Ceiling support holes Contact your dealer for information on mounting the pro[...]

1. Introduction 7 q Top Features Lens Controls I TEM L ABEL D ESCRIPTIO N S EE PAGE : 1. ZOOM Increase/decrease projected image size 46 2. UP CURSOR 3. RIGHT CURSOR 4. DOWN CURSOR 5. LEFT CURSOR Move image left, right, up, or down 6. FOCUS Focus the projected image 46[...]

1. Introduction 8 OSD Controls and Status LEDS I TEM L ABEL D ESCRIPTIO N S EE PAGE : 1. MENU Open / Close the OSD 57 2. SELECT PAD Navigate and change settings in the OSD 57 3. RIGHT CURSOR/ VOLUME INCREASE Increase volume 42 4. EXIT Exit the On-Screen Display (OSD) 57 5. SOURCE Change or select the input device 36 6. AUTO ADJUST Optimize image si[...]

1. Introduction 9 I TEM L ABEL D ESCRIPTIO N S EE PAGE : Green 8. LAMP 2 Flashing See Indicator Messages 104 Green Orange 9. POWER (LED) Flashing See Indicator Messages 104 10. STATUS (LED) Green Lamp ready—you can safely turn on or off the projector 104 11. POWER Turn the projector on or off (main power switch must be turned on first) 10 12. ENT[...]

1. Introduction 10 r Terminal Panel Features I TEM L ABEL D ESCRIPTIO N S EE PAGE : 1. COMPUTER 3 IN Connect the DVI cable (not supplied) from a computer 28 2. AUDIO IN (3) Connect the audio cable (not supplied) from the input device — 3. AUDIO OUT Audio loop-thru — 4. MONITOR OUT Connect to a m onitor — 5. REMOTE 2 Connect the remote to the [...]

1. Introduction 11 I TEM L ABEL D ESCRIPTIO N S EE PAGE : 10. SC TRIGGER When connected to the screen through a com- mercially available cable, the scre en deploys automatically on start up of the projector. The screen retracts when the projector is powered off (see notes below) 120 11. S-VIDEO Connect a commercially available S-video cable from a [...]

1. Introduction 12 s Part Names of the Remote Control The Remote Control unit supplied with t he projector combines erg onomic design and utility and includes feature s such as Volume and Z oom Co ntrol, Freeze Frame and a useful poi nt- ing tool in the form of a laser. Refer to t he following diagram and table for button locatio n and functionalit[...]

1. Introduction 13 Important: 1. Avoid using the projector with bright fl uorescent lighting turned on. Certain high- frequency fluorescent lights can disr upt remote control operation. 2. Be sure nothing obstructs the path betw een the remote control and the projec- tor. If the path between remote and proj ector is obstructed, you can bounce the r[...]

1. Introduction 14 Battery Installation The Remote Control unit inclu ded with the projector does not co ntain batteries, though batteries are supplied as part of the complete p ackage. To insert (or replace) the batte r- ies, refer to the following guide. 1. Remove the battery compartment cover by squeezing the locking catch (A) and sliding the co[...]

1. Introduction 15 Operating Range for Wi reless Remote Control The infrared signal operates by lin e-of-sight up to a distance of a bout 22 feet (7m) and within a 60-degree angle of the remote sensor o n the projector cabi net. The projector will not respond if there are o bjects between the remote control and the sensor, or if strong light falls [...]

1. Introduction 16 Using the Remote Control in Wired Operation Connect the supplied rem ote cable to the REMOTE2 jack on the proje ctor (see r Ter- minal Panel Features on page 10 ) and the other end to the remote jack on the remote control (see item 1, s Part Names of the Remote Control on page 12 ). Note: Connecting the remote cabl e to the REMOT[...]

17 2. Installation and Connections n Setting Up the Screen and the Projector This section briefly descri bes how to set up your projector and h ow to connect video and audio sources. Your projector is simple to set up and use. But before you get started, you must first: • Set up a screen and the projector. • Connect your computer or video equip[...]

2. Installation and Connections 18 o Selecting a Location Locating the projector co rrec tly ensures optimum performa nce and a longer parts life. Take note of the following when setting up the proje ctor: • The projector table or stand should be level and sturdy. • Position the projector so that it is perpendicular to the screen. • Ensure ca[...]

2. Installation and Connections 19 p Installing or Removing the Optional Lens CAUTION: • Do not shake or place excessive pressure on the projecto r or the lens compo- nents as the projector and lens com ponents contain pre cision parts. • When shipping the projecto r with the optional lens, remove the optional len s before shipping the projecto[...]

2. Installation and Connections 20 2. Push the LENS RELEASE button all the way in and rotate the lens counterclockwise. The existing lens will be disengaged. Note: If the lens cannot be removed even by using the LENS RELEASE button, the anti-theft screw for lens may be in use to secure the lens. If that is the case, remove the anti-theft screw firs[...]

2. Installation and Connections 21 CAUTION: When Installing the lens into the project or, be sure to remove the lens cap from the back of the optional lens before installing the optional lens into the projector. Failure to do so will cause damage to the proje ctor. Installing the New Lens 1. Insert the lens with the arrow mark on top. 2. Rotate the[...]

2. Installation and Connections 22 Installing the New Lens Using the anti-theft screw Using the anti-theft screw to prevent theft of the lens. Tighten the supplied anti-theft screw on the front bottom. A A n n t t i i - - t t h h e e f f t t s s c c r r e e w w[...]

2. Installation and Connections 23 q Throw Distance and Screen Size Example of NP08ZL: The further your projector is from the screen or wall, the larger the image. The mi nimum size the image can be is approximately 40 inche s (1 m) measured diagonally when the projector i s roughly 65 inches (1.7 m) from the wall or sc reen. The largest the image [...]

2. Installation and Connections 24 Screen Size NP09ZL NP10ZL 2.22 - 4.43 4.43 - 8.3 Diagonal Width Height (B) Distance (A) [inches] [m] [inches] [m] [inches] [m] [inches] [m] [inches] [m] 40 1.02 32 0.81 24 0.61 69.4 - 142.3 1.76 - 3.61 139.2 - 266.9 3.54 - 6.78 50 1.27 40 1.02 30 0.76 87.8 - 178.9 2.23 - 4.54 175.3 - 335.0 4.45 - 8.51 60 1.52 48 1[...]

2. Installation and Connections 25 r Replacing Color Wheel The NP4000 projector come s with a four-segment colo r wheel installed. An additional six-segment color wheel come s included. To re pla ce the color wh eel (located under the lam p cover adjacent to lamp 1) re fer to the following guide. Note: Wait until the lamp house and the color wheel [...]

2. Installation and Connections 26 4. Unscrew the retaining screws on the four-segment color wheel. 5. Lift the unit in the direc- tion shown. 6. Insert the six-segment color wheel[...]

2. Installation and Connections 27 7. Secure the retaining screws as shown. 8. Replace the wheel cover as shown and secure the screws to lock the cover in place. 9. Align the lamp cover (A) with the arrow mark on the cabinet and slide it into place. 10 . Secure the captive screw (B). Storing Unused Color Whe el: Keep the unused color wheel in the z[...]

2. Installation and Connections 28 s Making Connections Connecting Your PC or Macintosh Computer Enabling the computer’ s external display Displaying an image on the note book PC’s sc reen does not necessarily mean it outputs a signal to the projector. When using a PC co mpatible laptop, a com bination of function keys will enable/disable the e[...]

2. Installation and Connections 29 2. Turn on the projector and select the chosen method o f connection from the source menu before turning on the PC (see o Selecti ng a Source on page 36 ). 3. Turn on the PC. Note: Failure to follow the above steps may not ac tivate the digital output of the graphics card resulting in no picture being display ed. [...]

2. Installation and Connections 30 Connecting an External Monitor Connect an external monit or to the projector through RGB out connections as shown be- low (see item 4, r Terminal Panel Features on page 10 )[...]

2. Installation and Connections 31 Connecting Your DVD Player with Component Output To connect a DVD Player to the projecto r, refer to the following guide. 1. Connect the DVD Player to the projector as shown below before turning on the Player or the projector. 2. Turn on the projector and select Component from the source menu before turn- ing on t[...]

2. Installation and Connections 32 Connecting Your VCR or Laser Disc Player To connect you VCR or Laser Di sc Player, refer to the followin g diagram. Note: Refer to your VCR or laser disc player ow ner’s manual for more information about your device’s requirements. Images may not be displayed correctly when using an S-Video or Video connec- ti[...]

2. Installation and Connections 33 t Connecting the Supplied Power Cable Refer to the following guideline s to connect the power supply to the projector. 1. Locate the projector correctly. See o Selecting a Location on page 18 . 2. Ensure Main Power switch is in the off position (O). 3. Connect power cable to mains outlet. 4. Connect power cable to[...]

34 3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) n Turning on the Projector Once the projector is correctly located and the powe r cable and other connection s are in place, it is important that the projector is powered on corre ctly in order to avoid damage to components and un necessary wear an d tear. Refer to the following guide to power on the proj[...]

3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) 35 Note on Startup Screen (Me nu Language Select screen) In the first instance of powering on the proj ector, the language menu is displayed to se- lect the default language. Select the required default language u sing the ▲ or ▼ buttons on the OSD menu panel or the remote control unit and press Enter . [...]

3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) 36 o Selecting a Source The Source can be selected from the projector's control pa nel or from the remote control unit. Refer to the following gui de to select Source. 1. Press Menu on the OSD control panel or on the remote control unit to dis- play the Main Menu . Scroll to the Source menu using ▲ or[...]

3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) 37 p Adjusting the Picture Position and Picture Size The Picture Position and Picture Size can be adju s ted manually from the lens control panel or from the remote control unit. Refer to the follo wing guides to adjust Picture Po sition manually. Adjusting Picture Position Manually 1. Press the Select keypa[...]

3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) 38 4. The Aspect Ratio win- dow is displayed. Select the desired picture size using ▲ or ▼ and press Enter . 5. When finished, press Exit to return to the projected image. Lens Shift Adjustable Range The adjustable range for le ns shift is tabulat ed below and subject to the conditions liste d. Note: The[...]

3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) 39 From the Remote Control Unit 1. Press the Lens Shift but- ton to bring up the Lens Shift window. 2. Press the directional keys as required to shift the image. Releasing the di- rectional arrow will re- center the cursor. 3. To alter the picture size, press the Aspect button to display the Aspect Ratio win[...]

3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) 40 Adjusting the Projector Level 1. To raise the level of the projec- tor, twist the adjusters clockwise. 2. To lower the level of the projec- tor, lift the projector and twist the adjusters counter clockwise.[...]

3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) 41 q Optimizing an RGB Image Automatically Adjusting the Image Using Auto Adjust To optimize an RGB image automatically refer to the following gui de. Press the Auto ADJ. button on the Remote Unit (see item 27, s Part Nam es of the Re- mote Control on page 12 ) to optimize an RGB image automatically. This ad[...]

3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) 42 r Adjusting Volume Up and Down The volume can be adjusted from the OS D Control Panel or with the Remote Control u nit. Refer to the following as a guide. 1. Press the Volume +/- buttons on the remote control or the Select pad left and right keys on the OSD control panel. The volume level is displayed on [...]

3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) 43 s Turning off the Projector Once the projector is no longer req uired, it is important to shut it down correctly to avoid damage or unnecessary wear a nd tear to the projecto r. CAUTION • Do not unplug the power cable from the wall outlet o r projector when the projector is powe red on. Doing so can cau[...]

3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) 44 About Direct Power Off The projector has a feature called "Dire ct Power Off". This feature allows the projector to be turned off (even when projecting a n image) using a power strip eq uipped with a switch and a breaker. Note: Before using Direct Power Off, be sure to allow at least 20 m inutes[...]

45 4. Convenient Features n Turning Off the Image and Sound The projected image and sound can be turn ed off for short periods of time with the remote control. This feature is usef ul for breaking up presentations or for other b rief interruptions in projections. To turn off the picture and image, refe r to the following guide. 1. Press the PIC-MUT[...]

4. Convenient Features 46 p Adjusting the Focus/Zoom Manually The focus and zoom can b e adjusted manually from the projector focus/zoom p anel or from the remote control unit. Refer to the following g uides to adjust the focus and zoo m manually. Adjusting by Using the OSD Control Panel 1. Press the Focus or Zoom button on the projector panel to d[...]

4. Convenient Features 47 q Changing Lamp Mode The projector has two lamp modes avai lable, Normal and Eco . The Normal mode is used for everyday standard projection, whereas t he Eco mode is used for saving power and lam p life. To change the Lamp Mode, refer to the followi ng guides. Changing Lamp Mode by Using the Projector's OSD Control Pa[...]

4. Convenient Features 48 Changing Lamp Mode by Using the Remote Control 1. Press the Lamp Mode button on the remote control to access the Lamp Mode menu. 2. From the Lamp Mode window, select Normal or Eco using ▲ or ▼ . Move the cursor to OK and press Enter . Note: When the projector is in Eco m ode, brightness may be affected. Normal Mode: 10[...]

4. Convenient Features 49 r Getting Information Press the HELP button on the remote co ntrol to display the "Information" screen. Use ◄ or ► to select a tab.[...]

4. Convenient Features 50 s Adjusting Position/Clock The Position/Clock/Phase and Keystone Corre ction can be adjusted manually from the pro- jector's control panel or fro m the remote control unit. Refer to the following guid es to adjust the Keystone Distortion manually. Adjusting Position/Clock/Phase by Using the OSD Control Panel 1. Press [...]

4. Convenient Features 51 Correcting Keystone by Using the Remote Control IMPORTANT: When adjusting the keystone, place the proj ector in the following position. • Horizontal: set to the lens center • Vertical: set to the maximum top 1. Press the Keystone button to display the Keystone window. 2. Adjust the Horizontal and Vertical sliding bars [...]

4. Convenient Features 52 A DJUSTMENT H ORIZ ONTAL V ERTICAL Keystone Max. +/– 35° appr ox. Max. +/– 40° approx. The following are conditions under which the maximum angle is achieved:  When the NP08ZL lens is used  When the lens shift is set to H for center and V for 0.5 shift.  When the lens shift is used and yet you do not get the[...]

4. Convenient Features 53 t Preventing the Unauthorized Use of the Projector The projector has an inbuilt security featur e to lock the OSD contro l panels and deny remote control operation. The secu rity feature has no default keyword; in the first instance of ena- bling the security feature, t he user must define a keyword. Locking the Projector [...]

4. Convenient Features 54 3. You are prompted to enable the Security Function. Select OK and press Enter . Select On using the ▼ button. 4. The keyword window is dis- played. Enter a keyword between 4 and 10 characters using ▲▼◄► . Press Enter . 5. Once a successful keyword is entered, a confirmation screen is displayed. Enter the same pa[...]

4. Convenient Features 55 Unlocking the Projector To unlock the projector, refer to the following g uide. 1. When the projector is locked, either by request during opera- tion or at start up, the locked message is displayed. 2. To unlock the projector, press Menu on the control panel or remote control. The keyword window is displayed. Enter the pre[...]

4. Convenient Features 56 u Using the Physical Lock For security and authorized usag e, the projecto r comes with two types of security features, the Kensington Lock and t he Security Ch ain Lock. Using the Kensington Lock If you are concerned abo ut security, attach the projecto r to a permanent object with the Kensington slot and a se curity cabl[...]

57 5. Using On-Screen Display n Using the Menus The projector has an On-Screen Display (OSD) that lets you make image adjustments and change various settings. Navigating the OSD You can use the remote control or the buttons on the top of the projector to navigate and make changes to the OSD. The followin g illustration shows the corre sponding butt[...]

5. Using On-Screen Display 58 2. Press the cursor ◄ or ► button to move through secondary menus. 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select menu items and ◄ or ► to change val- ues for settings. Press Enter to confirm the new setting. 4. Press Exit to close the OSD or leave a submenu.[...]

5. Using On-Screen Display 59 o Menu Tree The gray shaded area indicates factory default settings. M ENU I TEM Source Computer 1, Computer 2, Computer 3, Component, Video, S-Video Adjust Picture Preset High-Bright/P resentation/Video/Movie/Graphic/sRGB Detail Settings General Reference High-Bright/Presentation/ Video/Movie/Graphic/sRGB Gamma Correc[...]

5. Using On-Screen Display 60 M ENU I TEM Installation Orientation Desktop Front/Ceiling Rear/Desktop Rear/Ceiling Front Communication Speed 4800bps/9600bps/19200bps/38400bps Menu Color Select Color/Monochrome Display Time Manual/Auto 5s/Auto 15s/Auto 45s Background Blue/Black/Logo Security Off/On Control Panel Lock Off/On DynamicBlack Off/On Remot[...]

5. Using On-Screen Display 61 p Menu Elements Some menus and windows contain large amounts of information in a small area. Refe r to the following guide to navigate through options more ea sily. Menu windows or dialog windows typically contain the following elements: L ABEL I TEM D ESCRIPTIO N 1. Title Indicates the menu title. 2. Highlight Indicat[...]

5. Using On-Screen Display 62 q Source Menu Descriptions and Functions The Source menu displays all suppo rted image sour ces. Select the required source from the menu using ▲ or ▼ and press Enter to confirm. I TEM D ESC RIPTION Computer 1 Select the source connected to the Computer 1 input (see Connecting Your PC or Macintosh Computer on page [...]

5. Using On-Screen Display 63 r Adjust Menu Descriptions and Functions The Adjust menu contains overall projector setting s for image output such as sha rpness, overscan and color matrix. Three tabs are accessi ble through the Adju st menu, Picture, Image Option s and Video. Picture menu The picture menu is used to alter picture setting s and can b[...]

5. Using On-Screen Display 64 Image Options Menu The Image Options menu is used to conf igure image options such as screen po sitioning and aspect ratio. Access the image o ptions menu in the Adjust menu. The following table lists all functions with a description and the default setting. I TEM D ESCRIPTION Aspect Ratio Select Aspect Ratio using ◄[...]

5. Using On-Screen Display 65 Aspect Ratio Aspect Ratio alters the appearance or Ratio of the projected image. 4:3 – Standard TV screen (4:3), proporti onally four units wide for every three un its high, no matter the size of the screen. 16:9 – A wide-screen aspect ratio for video. Crop – Crop the image. Native – Displays the cu rrent image[...]

5. Using On-Screen Display 66 Video Menu The Video menu is used to configure image optio ns such as deinterlace and telecin e. Access the Video menu in the Adjust menu. The following table lists all functions with a description and the default setting. A detailed description follows the table. I TEM D ESCRIPTIO N Noise Reduction Select Noise Reduct[...]

5. Using On-Screen Display 67 Noise Reduction Select the level of noise reduction re quired. Range: Off, Low, Medium, High. 3D Y/C Separation 3D Y/C Separation sepa rates composi te signal to Y (brightne ss) signal and C (colo r) signal, and can help to produce clearer and sharp er images without overlapping colors (rainbow effect). Set 3D Y/C Sepa[...]

5. Using On-Screen Display 68 Color Matrix Color Matrices define the amount of the three-colo r components R (red), G (green), and B (blue) in a single point in color sp ace. Select from the following: Auto – Auto selects the color matrix. RGB – Sets the color matri x to RGB, use for PC monitor or camera imaging. SDTV – Sets the color matrix [...]

5. Using On-Screen Display 69 s Detail Settings Menu Descriptions and Functions The Detail Settings menu contains basic and advance d color adjustment option s such as gamma correction, color contrast and color correction. General The General tab contains general Detai l Settings such as gamma correction and col or temperature. Access to the Genera[...]

5. Using On-Screen Display 70 Reference The Reference mode allo ws the projector to differentiate betwee n source materials for example movies, PC images or video st ills. Select from the following: High-Bright –Select for use in a brightly lit room. Presentation – Select if the proj ector is to be used for presentation purpo ses. Video – Sel[...]

5. Using On-Screen Display 71 White Balance White Balance allows the projector to compe nsa te for different colors of light being emit- ted by different light sources. The following table lists all functions with a brief description. I TEM D ESCRIPTIO N Brightness R Set the Brightness R value to compensate for red light sources. Brightness G Set t[...]

5. Using On-Screen Display 72 Color Correction The Color Correction tab enable s the adjustme nt of color values in an image to remove unwanted effects, improve color, cha racteristics or add more of a p articular color. The following table lists all functions with a brief description. I TEM D ESCRIPTIO N Red Increase or decrease the amount of red [...]

5. Using On-Screen Display 73 t Setup Menu Descriptions and Functions The Setup menus contain the most often used settings durin g installation and options to customize the general o utput of the projector. Three tabs are a ccessible through the Setup menu, general, installation and option. General The General tab contains general setup options suc[...]

5. Using On-Screen Display 74 Keystone The keystone trapezoid ca n be adjusted by selecting this option. Select Horizontal or Vertical using ▲ or ▼ then, use ◄ or ► to adjust the projected image appearance as required. Lamp Mode Select Normal or Eco from the lamp mode window. Th e lamp life can be extended by us- ing the Eco mode and the fa[...]

5. Using On-Screen Display 75 Lamp Interval Lamp Interval determines the pe riod of time after which the lamp should be swap when lamp select is not Dual. Select from the following: Off , 1 w eek , 4 w eek and 2000H Menu Mode Select the Menu Mode to display. Select from the following: Basic Menu – Displays menus with minimum essential options. Th[...]

5. Using On-Screen Display 76 Language Select the OSD language to be used. Select from the following:  English  German  French  Italian  Spanish  Sw edi sh  Japanese  Simplified Chinese[...]

5. Using On-Screen Display 77 Installation The Installation tab contains menu opti ons for various setup conditions such as orienta- tion and remote sensor mode and is accessed throu gh the Setup menu. The following table lists all functions with a brief description. I TEM D ESC RIPTION Orientation Select from four projection met hods depending on [...]

5. Using On-Screen Display 78 I TEM D ESC RIPTION Control Panel Lock Set Control Panel Lock On/Off. Note: y This Control Panel Lock does not affect the remote control functions. y When the control panel is lo cked, pressing and holding the Exit button on the projector c abinet for about 10 seconds. The setting will change to Off. DynamicBlack (TM) [...]

5. Using On-Screen Display 79 Desktop front Ceiling rear Ceiling front Desktop rear Communication Speed Select communication speed to set the baud rate of the conne ction. Note: Longer cable connections may require lower settings. Select from the following options:  4800bps  9600bps  19200bps  38400bps Menu Color Select Select color mod[...]

5. Using On-Screen Display 80  Color  Monochrome Display Time Sets the amount of time a menu is displayed. Select from the following: Manual – Menus stay on screen until the Menu button is pressed again. Auto 5 secs —Menu is displayed for 5 seconds. Auto 15 secs – Menu is displayed for 1 5 seconds. Auto 45 secs – Menu is displayed for[...]

5. Using On-Screen Display 81 Background Background enables yo u to display a blue/black screen when there is no si gnal. The de- fault background is blue. Select from the following:  Blue  Black  Logo Security See t Preventing the Unauthorized Use of the Proje ctor on page 53 . Control Panel Lock Turn On/Off the Key Lock function for cabi[...]

5. Using On-Screen Display 82 Remote Sensor Set the operating range for the wireless remote control. Select from the following:  Front/Back  Front  Back LAN Settings See LAN Settings on page 84 . Standby Mode There are two standby modes avail able: Normal and Power-Saving. Power-S aving mode allows you to put the projector in t he standby [...]

5. Using On-Screen Display 83 PC Control This function enables you to select the path for PC Control (see r PC Contro l Codes and Cable Connections on page 118 ). Note: In the LAN mode, Communication Speed function is not available. Select from the following:  PC CONTRO L  LAN[...]

5. Using On-Screen Display 84 LAN Settings The LAN settings tab is acce ssed by using the Setup /Inst allation tab and contains ge n- eral LAN settings. The following table lists all functions with a description and the default setting. I TEM D ESCRIPTIO N DHCP Select either a static IP or DHCP IP setting by selecting the appropriate radio button. [...]

5. Using On-Screen Display 85 Options The Options tab contains miscellaneous setup men u settings such as Power Mana ge- ment and Default Source Select an d can be accessed by using the Setup Menu. The following table lists all functions with a description and the default setting. I TEM D ESCRIPTIO N Auto Start Set this item on to enable the projec[...]

5. Using On-Screen Display 86 I TEM D ESCRIPTIO N Color System Select the default Color System to use for Video or S-Video input. Range: Auto, NTSC, PAL, SECAM Filter Message Set this item to on to have the projector display a me ssage when the air filter needs servicing. Range: Off, 100[H], 200[H] , 500[H], 1000[ H] Auto Start Auto Start enables t[...]

5. Using On-Screen Display 87 Select from the following:  Off  5 minutes  10 minutes  20 minutes  30 minutes Screen Trigger Set Screen Trigger to On to enable the projector to automatically lowe r the projection screen when powering on. When powering off, Screen tr igger stops sending a low volt- age trigger to the screen controller [...]

5. Using On-Screen Display 88 Last – Uses the most recently used ima ge source. Auto – Auto detects the default image sou rce. Computer1/2/3 – Uses Computer1, 2 or 3 as the default image source. Component – Uses last component a s the default image source. Video – Uses last video input as default image source. S-Video – Uses last S-vide[...]

5. Using On-Screen Display 89 u Information Menu Descriptions and Functions The information menu provides o nly screens to access details quickly. The Information menu contains four distinct tabs. Usage Time The Usage Time tab displays information about lam p usage and remaining lamp life. The following table lists all items with a descri ption. I [...]

5. Using On-Screen Display 90 Source The Source tab displays various sou rce and frequency values at a glance. The following table lists all items with a descri ption. I TEM D ESCRIPTIO N Input Terminal Displays the Input Terminal that is presently being used (see Default Source Select on page 87 ). Source Name Displays the Source name of the signa[...]

5. Using On-Screen Display 91 LAN The LAN tab displays LA N settings as p reviously defined (see LAN Settings on page 84 ).[...]

5. Using On-Screen Display 92 Version The Version tab displays all the version and pr oduct details of the projector and associ- ated software. The following table lists all items with a descri ption. I TEM D ESCRIPTIO N Product Displays Product ID. Serial Number Displays projector Serial Number. Firmware Displays Firmware version and Color Wheel c[...]

5. Using On-Screen Display 93 v Reset Menu Descriptions and Functions Occasionally, circumstances may re quire that factory defaults are reset, for demonst ration purposes for example, or when co mponents are replace d. The Reset menu contains options for returning setting s to the factory default and is accessed via the Main menu. The following ta[...]

94 6. Maintenance n Cleaning the projector Cleaning the Cabinet Refer to the following guide to clean the projector cabinet. 1. Wipe off dust with a clean dampened cloth. 2. Moisten the cloth with warm water and mild detergen t and wipe the cabinet. 3. Rinse all detergent from the cl oth and wipe the proje ctor again. CAUTION To prevent discolorati[...]

6. Maintenance 95 Cleaning the Filters The projector uses three f ilters to keep the fans fre e of dust and other pa rticles, and should be cleane d every 500 hours of operati on. In dustie r environments, it is reco m- mended to clean the filters more frequently. If t he filter is di rty or clogged, your projector may overheat. When the message be[...]

6. Maintenance 96 3. The rear filter can be accessed as shown. Once the filters are clean ed, please re set the filter hours via the Clear Filte r Hours op- tion in the v Reset Menu Descriptions and Functions on page 93 . Note: Using the projector without t he air filter fitted inside, dirt and dust are sucked into the projector, causing failure.[...]

6. Maintenance 97 o Replacing Consumable Parts During the course of norm al usage, consumable part s become worn out re sulting in reduced performance. The following guide s detail how to replace the vario us consumable parts within the projector quickly and safely. Before replacing any of the parts, please take note of the following: • Ensure th[...]

6. Maintenance 98 3. Insert replacement foam and press down firmly. 4. Replace the filter covers by pushing gently in the direction shown. Once the filters are replaced, plea se reset the filter hours via the Clear Filter Hours op- tion in the v Reset Menu Descriptions and Functions on page 93 .[...]

6. Maintenance 99 Replacing the Lamps When a lamp reaches the end of it’s usable lif e, the followi ng message is displayed. Re- place the lamp. The projection lamps sho uld be replaced when they burn out. They should only be re- placed with a certified replacem ent part, contact your local dealer if unsure. Note: 1. Lamps are positioned differen[...]

6. Maintenance 100 To replace the lamp, refer to the following guide. 1. Loosen the screw on the lamp cover (A), and remove the lamp cover as shown (B). 2. Loosen the two captive screws (A) on the lamp module. Lift the module handle up (B) in the direction shown. A A B B 3. Pull firmly on the module handle in the direction shown to remove the lamp.[...]

6. Maintenance 101 Resetting the Lamp Hours Counter After replacing the lam p(s), the lamp hour co unter(s) should be reset to zero. Refer to the following guide: 1. Press the Menu button on the OSD control panel or Re- mote Control to open the Main menu. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to move to the Reset menu and press Enter . 3. The Reset menu i[...]

102 7. Appendix n Using the Optional Remote Mouse Receiver (NP01MR) The optional remote mouse receiver enables you to operate your compute r’s mouse func- tions from the remote control. It is a great convenience for clicking through you r computer- generated presentations. Connecting the remote mouse receiver to your computer If you wish to use t[...]

7. Appendix 103 When connecting using the USB terminal The mouse receiver can only be used with a Microsoft Windows 98/Me/XP*/2000 PC system or a Mac OS X 10.0.0 or later operating system. Note: In Windows XP, if the mouse cursor will not move correctly, do the following: Clear the Enhance pointer precis ion check box underneath t he mouse speed sl[...]

7. Appendix 104 o Troubleshooting Indicator Messages Several indicator messages are u sed by the projector to alert users of problems with setup or internal parts. The LEDs on the top surface of the projecto r show the status o f the power, lamps 1 and 2 as well as the general worki ng order of the projector through the status LED (see OSD Cont rol[...]

7. Appendix 105 The Lamp LEDs P ROJECTOR S TATUS LED C ONDITION LED S EQUENCE P ROJECTOR C ONDITION Lamp off Off Off Lamp off End of the lamp life Red blink 0.5 secs on 0.5 secs off Replace lamp (see notes below) No lamp Red 1 time blink (repeatedly) 0.5 secs on 2.5 secs off ERROR Lamp ERROR Red 6 times blink (repeatedly) (0.5 secs ON > 0.5 secs[...]

7. Appendix 106 Common Problems and Solutions These guidelines provide tips to deal wit h problems you may encounter while u sing the projector. If the problem remains unsolv ed, contact your dealer for assistance. Often the problem is something as simple as a lo ose connection. Chec k the following before proceeding to the problem-sp ecific soluti[...]

7. Appendix 107 p Image Problems Problem: No image appears on the screen 1. Verify the settings on your notebook or desktop PC. 2. Turn off all equipment and power up aga in in the correct order. Problem: The image is blurred 1. Adjust the Focus on the projector. 2. Press the Auto Adjust button on the remote control or proje ctor. 3. Ensure the pro[...]

7. Appendix 108 4. If you have replaced the lamp recently, try resetting the lamp connections. 5. Replace the lamp module. 6. Remove the lens cover. 7. Put the old lamp back in the projec tor and have the projecto r serviced. Problem: The lamp goes off 1. Power surges can cause the lamp to tu rn off. Press the power button twice to turn off the pro[...]

7. Appendix 109 q Having the Projector Serviced If you are unable to solve the problem, you shoul d have the proje ctor serviced. Pack the pro- jector in the original carton. Include a d escripti on of the problem and a checklist of the steps you took when trying to fix the problem. The information may be useful to the service person- nel. Return t[...]

110 8. Specifications n Projector Specifications This section provides technical informat ion about the proj ector's perform ance. Optical Specifications I TEM D ESCRIPTIO N Projection syst em Single DLP TM chip, 4 segm ent color wheel Resolution 1024 x 768 pixels* (up to UXGA @ 60 Hz, up to SXGA+ @ 60 Hz on DVI-D) Lamp 260 W AC (230 W in Eco [...]

8. Specifications 111 Electrical Specifications I TEM D ESCRIPTIO N Inputs 1 Analog RGB (Mini D-Sub 15P), 1 An alog RGB R/Cr, G/Y, B/Cb, H, V (BNC x 5), 1 Digi tal RGB (DV I-D 24P), 1 Compone nt Y, Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr (RCA x 3), 1 Com ponent (Mini D-Sub 15P) share d with COMPUTER 1 IN, 1 S-Vi deo (Mini DIN 4P), 1 Video, 3 St ereo Mini Audio, 2 (L/R) RCA A[...]

8. Specifications 112 I TEM D ESCRIP TION Power Cons umption 655W in Dual Lamp Norm al mode / 580W in Dual Lamp Eco mode 350W in Sin gle Lam p Normal m ode / 315W in Single Lamp Eco mode < 30W in Standby mode Nor mal < 5W in Standby mode Power sav ing Mechanical Specifications I TEM D ESCRIPTIO N Installation Orientation: Desktop/Fron t, Desk[...]

8. Specifications 113 Regulations UL/C-UL Approved (UL 60950-1, CSA 60950 -1) Meets FCC Class B require ments Meets DOC Canada Class B requirem ents Meets AS/NZS CISPR.22 Class B Meets EMC Directive (EN55022, EN55 024, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3 ) Meets Low Voltage Dire ctive (E N60 950-1, TÜV GS Approved) For additional information visit: US : http[...]

8. Specifications 114 o Cabinet Dimensions[...]

8. Specifications 115 p Pin Assignments of Mini D-Sub 15 Pin Input Connector Signal Levels Video signal: 0.7Vp-p (Analog) Sync signal: TTL level P IN N UMBER RGB S IGNAL (A NALOG ) YC B C R S IGNAL 1. Red Cr 2. Green or Sync on Green Y 3. Blue Cb 4. Ground 5. Ground 6. Red Ground Cr Ground 7. Green Ground Y Ground 8. Blue Ground Cb Ground 9. No Con[...]

8. Specifications 116 q Compatible Input Signal List The following table shows com patible signal types, their re solution and freque ncy refresh rates. Horizontal: 15 kHz, 31kHz to 90 kHz Vertical: 50 Hz to 85 Hz S IGNAL R ESOLUTION ( DPI ) F REQUENCY R EFRESH R ATE (KH Z ) F REQUENCY R EFRESH R ATE (H Z ) NTSC – – 15.73 60.00 PAL – – 15.6[...]

8. Specifications 117 S IGNAL R ESOLUTION ( DPI ) F REQUENCY R EFRESH R ATE (KH Z ) F REQUENCY R EFRESH R ATE (H Z ) VESA D 1280 x 960 60.00 60.00 VESA D 1280 x 1024 63.98 60.02 VESA D 1400 x 1050 65.30 60.00 HDTV (1080i)(1125i) – 1920 x 1080 33.75 60.00 Interlace HDTV (1080i)(1125i) – 1920 x 1080 28.13 50.00 Interlace HDTV (720p)(750p) – 128[...]

8. Specifications 118 r PC Control Codes and Cable Connections The following table shows PC functi ons and their associated code data. F UNCTION C ODE D ATA POWER ON 02H 00H 00H 0 0H 00H 02H POWER OFF 02H 01H 00H 00H 0 0H 03H INPUT SELECT COMPUTER 1 02 H 03H 00H 00H 02H 01 H 01H 09H INPUT SELECT COMPUTER 2 02 H 03H 00H 00H 02H 01 H 02H 0AH INPUT SE[...]

8. Specifications 119 PC Control Connector (DIN-9P) Note: 1. Pin 1, 4, 6 and 9 are not used. 2. Jumper “Request to Send” and “Clear to Send” together on both ends of the cable to simplify t he cable connection. 3. For long cables, it is recommended to set communication speed within projector menus to 9600 bps.[...]

8. Specifications 120 s Screen Trigger When the projector is po wered ON the screen trigger output sends a low voltage trigger to the screen controller and the scre en will go down . When the projector is powere d OFF the screen trigger stops sendin g a low voltage tri gger to the screen cont roller and the screen will go up. Note: To use this feat[...]

8. Specifications 121 t Operation Using HTTP Browser Overview The use of HTTP server functions will allow control of the projecto r from a web browser without the installation of special software. Pl ease be sure to use “Microsoft Internet Ex- plorer 4.x” or a higher version for the web browser. (This device uses “JavaS cript” and “Cookie[...]

8. Specifications 122 When the IP address of the projecto r is 192.168.73.1 , access is gained to the HTTP server functions by specifying http://192 .168.73.1/index.html for the address or the en- try column of the URL. Configuring Network Settings The Network Settings screen is displayed as follows: http:// <the projector's IP address> [...]

8. Specifications 123 Mail Alert Mail: Click “Enable” to ena ble Alert Mail featur e. This option notifies your compute r of an error message via e-mail when using wire d LAN. The error message will be noti- fied when the projector lamp has reached the end of its usable life or an erro r occurs in the projector. Sender's Address: Specif y [...]

8. Specifications 124 Structure of the HTTP Server Once the projector is connected to a network and configu red correctly, the following screen is displayed thro ugh the web browser. http:// <the projector's IP address > /index.html F UNCTION S ETTING D ESCRIPTIO N Power Panel On Off This controls the po wer to the projector Volume Panel[...]

8. Specifications 125 F UNCTION S ETTING D ESCRIPTIO N Source Select Panel Computer1 – Switches to the COMPU TER 1 IN connector Computer2 – Switches to the COMPU TER 2 IN connector Computer3 – Switches to the COMPU TER 3 IN connector Component – Sw itches to the COMPO NENT IN connector s Video – Switc hes to the VID EO IN connec tor S-Vid[...]

8. Specifications 126 u 15 Pin GPIO Control Type: 15Pin D-SUB black female type P IN N O . S HORT /O PEN F UNCTION 14 SHORT OPEN EXTERNAL CONTROL MODE ON EXTERNAL CONTROL MODE OFF 5 SHORT OPEN POWER ON POWER OFF 10 SHORT OPEN PICTURE MUTE ON PICTURE MUTE OFF 3 SHORT OPEN SOUND MUTE ON SOUND MUTE OFF 4, 8, 12, 1 1 11 12 8 4 OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN COMPU[...]

127 9. Troubleshooting Check List Before contacting your dealer or service perso nnel, check the following list to be sure re pairs are needed also by referri ng to the o Troubleshooting section on page 104 of your user’s manual. This checklist below will help us solve your problem more efficiently. Frequency of Occurrence always sometimes (How o[...]

9. Troubleshooting Check List 128 Other Remote con trol does not work. No obstacles betw een the sensor of the projector and the remote control. Projector is placed near a fluorescent light tha t can disturb the infrared remote control s. Batteries are new and are not r eversed in installa- tion. If pres ent on th e remote contro l, projec tor se l[...]

9. Troubleshooting Check List 129 Signal cable NEC standard or other manu facturer’s cable? Model number: Length: inch/m Distribution amplifier Model number: Switcher Model number: Adapter Model number: Computer Manufacturer: Model number: Notebook PC / Desktop Native resolution : Refresh rate : Video adapter: Other: Video equipment VCR, DVD play[...]