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1. 78 vii 1 Introduction Q What s in the Box Make sure your box contains everything listed If any pieces are missing contact your dealer Please save the original box and packing materials if you ever need to ship your projector Projector Power cord Computer cable VGA Remote control Batteries AAAx2 05 7 080236 7N520087 7N520073 7N900926 Asia 7 080022 Brazil 7 080520 For North America only Limited warranty For customers in Europe You will find our current valid Guarantee Policy on our Web Site www nec display solutions com Quick Setup Guide 7N8N3105 NEC Projector CD ROM Important Information 7N8N3095 User s manual 7N95 1847 For other countries than North and South America Quick Setup Guide 7N8N3105 and 7N8N4461 1 Introduction Introduction to the Projector This section introduces you to your new projector and describes the features and controls Congratulations on Your Purchase of the Projector This DLP projector is one of the very best projectors available today The projector enables you to project precise images up to 300 inches measured diagonally from your PC or Macintosh computer desktop or notebook VCR DVD player or document camera You can use the projector on a tabletop or cart you can use the projector to project images from behind the screen and the projector can be permanently mounted on a ceiling 1 Th
2. 46 Menu Descriptions amp Functions ADJUST 47 Menu Descriptions amp Functions 0 20 04 40 0 00000000 53 Menu Descriptions amp Functions 62 Menu Descriptions amp Functions 64 6 Maintenance 65 Cleaning the Cabinet and the Lens 65 Replacing the LMP ne VR esse 66 T RR 67 D TOU SOC RETE RENS 67 Indicator Messages sisi 67 Specifications 0 70 Cabinet DIMENSIONS 2 deamon 72 Pin Assignments of D Sub COMPUTER Input Connector 73 Mint D Sub 15 Pin CODBSGIOE uisesssesextescktss tbt ana aR NEARE Tasa e adduci 73 Compatible Input Signal List sise 74 PC Control Codes and Cable Connection sise 75 PO CONTO COGS Tm 75 Cable id e 75 Control Connector D SUB 75 Troubleshooting Check List 76 REGISTER YOUR PROJECTOR for residents the United States Canada EMGNIVICKICO Tc
3. no o 918 6 NN O1 Jo D Oo N 5195 ls IN O1 Co o e 4 4 oo 54 IN A qp e N N co Po o co O1 Oo N DO NJN B INI D 36 422 42 48 60 90 oo r alld N o OJN 2 68 Vertical distance between lens center and screen center C Throw distance D Vertical distance between lens center and bottom of screen top of screen for ceiling application a Throw angle NOTE The values in the tables are design values and may vary 10 A WARNING Installing your projector on the ceiling must be done by a qualified technician Contact your NEC dealer for more information Do not attempt to install the projector yourself Only use your projector on a solid level surface If the projector falls to the ground you can be injured and the projector severely damaged Do not use the projector where temperatures vary greatly The projector must be used at temperatures between 41 F 5 C and 104 F 40 C MODE is set automatically to ON at 95 F to 104 F 35 C to 40 C Do not expose the projector to moisture dust or smoke This will harm
4. essen 7 Battery Installation 8 Remote Control Precautions nr civit o YN nOn pa QUO DUE A e 8 Operating Range for Wireless Remote Control 8 2 Installation and 9 Setting Up the Screen and the Projector 9 SEISCUMG A EOCATION M E 9 Throw Distance and Screen 10 Making Connections 5 renes be Sosa basan 12 Connecting Your PC or Macintosh Computer 12 Connecting Your DVD Player with Component Output 13 erae Your VOR qe 14 Connecting HDMI Input VE281X VE281 VE282X VE282 only 15 Connecting the Supplied Power Corde 16 Projecting an Image Basic Operation 17 Turnind on the mans UE Op cap va st ee va ratu 17 Note on Startup screen Menu Language Select 18 Selecting d SOUL CB ac ee den 19 Selecting the computer or video 19 Adjusting the Picture Size and Position 20 FUE TOON 2 21 22 22
5. MODE OFF CLOSED CAPTION 4 OFF gt FX LANGUAGE ENGLISH 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 SD mode is enabled the WALL COLOR item is not available 53 5 Using On Screen Menu 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 MODE Status of LAMP indicator This is the Default setting 100 Brightness Select this mode to increase the lamp life approx 80 Brightness Steady Green light NOTE The LAMP HOURS USED be checked in USAGE TIME Select IMFO 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
6. Portable Projector VE280X VE28 1X VE282X VE280 VE28 1 VE282 User s Manual The Mo VE280X VE282X VE280 and VE282 are not distributed in North America del No NP VE280X NP VE281X NP VE282X NP VE280 NP VE281 NP VE282 Ver 7 05 15 DLP is a trademark of Texas Instruments IBM is a trademark or registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Macintosh Mac OS X and PowerBook are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Microsoft Windows Windows Vista Internet Explorer NET Framework and PowerPoint are either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries MicroSaver is a registered trademark of Kensington Computer Products Group a division of ACCO Brands Virtual Remote Tool uses Winl2C DDC library Nicomsoft Ltd HDMI the HDMI Logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC HOM HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE Blu ray is a trademark of Blu ray Disc Association Other product and company names mentioned in this user s manual may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders NOTES 1 The contents of this user s manual may not be reprinted in part or whole without permission 2 The contents of this user s manual are subject to change without notice 3 Great care has been taken in the pre
7. ECOMODE issetto ON Je O 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 67 7 Appendix Common Problems amp Solutions Power Status Lamp Indicator page 67 Check These Items Does not turn on e Check that the power cord is plugged in and that the power button on the projector cabinet or the remote control or shut down is on pages 16 and 17 Check to see if the projector has overheated If there is insufficient ventilation 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 a
8. 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 input 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 AC supply 2 Installation and Connections 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 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 NETWORK STANDBY is selected for STANDBY MODE N NS NSSSSSS M NN SSSNSNS rh To wall outlet Make sure that the prongs are fully inserted into both the power plug and the wall outlet 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 16 3 Projecting an Image Basic Operation This section describes how to turn on the projector and to project a picture onto the screen Q Turning on the Pro
9. LANGUAGE ES PLEASE SELECT A MENU LANGUAGE DANSK SUOMI DEUTSCH PORTUGUES NORSK FRANCAIS E TINA T RK E ITALIANO MAGYAR ROM N ESPA OL POLSKI HRVATSKI CLICK VAN CLICK Oh ECO KEYSTONE PICTURE 0 OO 9 SVENSKA NEDERLANDS INDONESIA m Ina HAG mx 36 2 Press the ENTER button to execute the selection After this has been done you can proceed to the menu eu ex operation O If you want you can select the menu language later LANGUAGE on page 45 and 54 L CLICK R CLICK O mouse O N 0 ECO KEYSTONE PICTURE f one of the following things happens the projector will not turn 8006 on Ifthe 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 Ifthe STATUS indicator lights orange as long as the POWER button is pressed it means the CONTROL PANEL LOCK has been Set Ifthe 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 disconn
10. f the projector becomes overheated 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 i E This exits the closed caption mode CAPTION 1 4 Text is superimposed TEXT 1 4 Text is displayed NOTE e he 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 e he 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 54 5 Using On Screen Menu MENU 5 ECO MESSAGE 4 OFF YZ BACKGROUND 4 LOGO Turning On Off Eco Message ECO MESSAGE This option turns on or off the following messages w
11. Correcting Keystone Distortion 23 Correcting Keystone Distortion 23 Adjusting with the remote 24 Optimizing Computer Signal Automatically 25 Adjusting the Image Using Auto 25 Turning Up or Down Volume iii 25 Turing off th 26 DS D 27 VI Table of Contents 4 Convenient Features 1 12 28 Turning off the Image and Sound 28 Freezing a Picture 44 1 202 2 2 28 Enlarging PRICES aa ae 28 o Changing Beo HR on 29 Checking Energy Saving Effect CARBON 30 Using the Optional Remote Mouse Receiver NPO1MR 31 Using the Computer Cable VGA to Operate the Projector Virtual Remote Tool 33 Viewing 3D WAC CREER PTT TT TTE 39 5 Using On Screen Menwu 17 5 43 Usno ihe dM e DSi IAN UIN UN RED AGENT d DECUIT 43 Menu 0 00000000000 000000 44 AE OP 45 Menu Descriptions amp Functions
12. 4 Convenient Features Troubleshooting on viewing 3D images If images will not be displayed in 3D or 3D images appear as 2D check the following table Also refer to the user s manual accompanied with your 3D content or LCD shutter eyeglasses Possible causes VV content you are playing back is not compatible with 3D Play back a content compatible with 3D ThesDp mode was tumeda for ec Eu Co e Use the projector s menu to turn on 3D mode for the selected source page 61 e f the shutter of your LCD shutter eyeglasses cannot synchronize with the currently projected source the following are possible causes The correct eyeglass method is not selected The viewing distance between the viewer and the screen is too far There are bright light sources or other projectors near the viewer The refresh rate of output signal is out of range Change the refresh rate to 120Hz 42 5 Using On Screen Menu Using the Menus NOTE The on screen menu may not be displayed correctly while interlaced motion video image is projected 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu 2 Press the A V buttons on the remote control to display the submenu 3 Press the ENTER orl button on the remote control to highlight the top item or the first tab 4 Use the A V buttons on the remote control to select the item you want to adjust or set You can use the lt gt buttons
13. ENTER icon Indicates further choices are available Press the ENTER button on the remote control to display further menu items 44 5 Using On Screen Menu List of Menu Items Some menu items are not available depending on the input source Menu Item Default poU Default COMPUTER SOURCE VIDEO HDMI VE281X VE281 VE282X VE282 DYNAMIC CONTRAST OFF ON CLOCK 2352 22 PHASE p HUE 14 GAMMA CORRECTION DYNAMIC NATURAL BLACK DETAIL OFF ON 2 ADJUST VERTICAL MEME E LL I I I11 ILILIIC IMAGE OPTIONS OVERSCAN AUTO AUTO OFF ON AUTO 4 3 16 9 15 9 16 10 WIDE ZOOM NATIVE POSITION 20 16to 16 NOISE REDUCTION KEYSTONE OFF WHITEBOARD BLACKBOARD BLACKBOARD GRAY LIGHT YELLOW LIGHT BLUE LIGHT ROSE OFF ON OFF CAPTIONT CAPTION2 CAPTIONS CAPTION4 TEXT1 TEXT2 TEXTS 4 ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRAN AIS ITALIANO ESPANOL SVENSKA E DANSK PORTUGUES CESTINA MAGYAR POLSKI ENGLISH NEDERLANDS SUOMI gt 42 70 m O 20 gt ECO MODE CLOSED CAPTION F F LANGUAGE NORSK T RK E 2S EAAnvika HX 8 04 ROMANA HRVATSKA INDONESIA OFF ON BLUE BLACK LOGO 0 1 DESKTOP FRONT CEILING REAR DESKTOP REAR CEILING FRONT OFF ON AUTO HIGH HIGH ALTITUDE _ ECO MESSAGE OFF LOGO DESKTOP FRONT OFF BLUE BLACK LOGO DESKTOP FRONT CEILING
14. i CLICK ECO KEYSTONE PICTURE o9 OO HELP FOCUS ASPECT VOL MENU EXIT CLICK ECO KEYSTONE PICTURE e OO HELP FOCUS ASPECT VOL 4 Convenient Features Changing Eco Mode This feature enables you to select two brightness modes of the lamp OFF and ON modes The lamp life can be extended by turning on the ECO MODE OFF This is the default setting 100 Brightness O LAMP O STATUS ON Select this mode to increase the lamp life approx Steady Green light 80 Brightness To turn on the ECO MODE do the following MENU W VJ exit 1 Press the ECO button on the remote control to display ECO MODE O SO screen 270 2 4 2 Use the A or V button to select ON WS gt L CLICK R CLICK O mouse O ECO KEYSTONE PICTURE s 5 P FOCUS ASPECT VOL HO 3 Press the ENTER button To change from ON to OFF Go back to Step 2 and select OFF Repeat Step 3 NOTE ECO MODE can be changed by using the menu Select SETUP GENERAL ECO MODE lamp life remaining and lamp hours used can be checked in USAGE TIME ECO MODE Select INFO gt USAGE TIME The projector will always enter into the ECO MODE ON condition for 90 9 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 e After a lapse of 45 seconds from
15. 2 Double click Add Remove Programs The Add Hemove Programs window will be displayed 3 Click Virtual Remote Tool from the list and then click Remove Follow the instructions on the screens to complete the uninstallation Step 2 Connect the projector to the computer 1 Usethe supplied computer cable VGA to connect the COMPUTER IN connector of the projector directly with the monitor output connector of the computer 2 Connect the supplied power cord to the AC IN of the projector and the wall outlet The projector is in the standby condition To wall outlet TIP e When Virtual Remote Tool starts for the first time Easy Setup window will be displayed to navigate your connections 36 4 Convenient Features Step 3 Start Virtual Remote Tool Start using the shortcut icon Double click the shortcut icon on the Windows Desktop 719 Start from the Start menu e Click Start All Programs or Programs NEC Projector User Supportware Virtual Remote Tool Virtual Remote Tool When Virtual Remote Tool starts for the first time Easy Setup window will be displayed Wolo T Follow the instructions on the screens When Easy Setup is completed the Virtual Remote Tool screen will be displayed NOTE When NORMAL is selected for STANDBY MODE from the menu the projector cannot be turned on via the computer cable VGA connection and USB connection VE282X VE282
16. L CLICK or R CLICK button To cancel it press the MOUSE R CLICK or L CLICK button TIP You can change the Pointer speed on the Mouse Properties dialog box on the Windows For more information see the user documentation or online help supplied with your computer 32 4 Convenient Features Using the Computer Cable VGA to Operate the Projector Virtual Remote Tool Using the utility software Virtual Remote Tool included on the companion NEC Projector CD ROM Virtual Remote screen or toolbar can be displayed on your computer screen This will help you perform operations such as projector s power on or off and signal selection via the computer cable VGA serial cable or USB connection Series Computer cable VGA d r c 3 mgl Virtual Remote screen Toolbar This section provides an outline of preparation for use of Virtual Remote Tool For information on how to use Virtual Remote Tool see Help of Virtual Remote Tool gt page 38 Step 1 Install Virtual Remote Tool the computer page 34 Step 2 Connect the projector to the computer page 36 Step 3 Start Virtual Remote Tool page 37 NOTE When COMPUTER is selected from your source selection the Virtual Remote screen or the toolbar will be displayed as well as your computer screen e Use the supplied computer cable VGA to connect the COMPUTER IN connector directly with the monitor output connector of the computer
17. REAR DESKTOP REAR CEILING FRONT OFF ON 38400bps 4800bps 9600bps 19200bps 38400bps FAN MODE AUTO AUTO HIGH HIGH ALTITUDE COLOR SYSTEM AUTO AUTO NTSC3 58 5 4 43 PAL PAL M PAL N PAL60 SECAM WXGA MODE OFF ON OFF HDMI SETTINGS VIDEO LEVEL NORMAL AUTO NORMAL ENHANCED VE281X VE281 AUDIO SELECT eve _ HOM AUDIO DIRECT POWER ON 2 OFF 0 05 0 10 0 15 0 20 0 30 1 00 280 280 LAST AUTO COMPUTER VIDEO COMPUTER SETTINGS L R INVERT NON INVERT NON INVERT INVERT DETAIL OFF ON SETTINGS VE281X L R INVERT VE281 VE282XVE282 NON INVERT NON INVERT INVERT LAMP HOURS TOTAL CARBON SAVINGS __ RESOLUTION 44 HORIZONTAL FREQUENCY VERTICAL FREQUENCY 1 0 SYNC POLARITY SCAN TYPE 71 SIGNAL VIDEO BIT DEPTH 281 281 282 2 VE282 VIDEO LEVEL VE281X VE281 VE282X VE282 3D SIGNAL FIRMWARE CONTROL PANEL LOCK INSTALLATION TEQMMUNICATION SPEED VE280X SETUP 70 zi 2 n 70 2 n OQ m m Z Z m JJ r lt ITI D D e Cy e mx Z e Zo lt SX N r oS x 215 D ne i lt m D O m m T USAGE TIME 42 O 2 O m INFO 42 2 O m MODEL NO SERIAL NUMBER UO gt gt lt STE D m o 2 gt RESET ALL DATA The as
18. been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Important Safeguards These safety instructions are to ensure the long life of your projector and to prevent fire and shock Please read them carefully and heed all warnings A Installation Do not place the projector in the following conditions on an unstable cart stand or table near water baths or damp rooms in direct sunlight near heaters or heat radiating appliances in a dusty smok
19. in calculating CO 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 59 5 Using On Screen Menu Turning On the Projector By Applying Computer Signal AUTO POWER ON COMP 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 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 his 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 e 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
20. intermediate values between tele and wide Use as a rule of thumb e The Zoom lever adjusts the image size up to 5 e For more details on throw distance see next page 2 Installation and Connections Throw Distance and Screen Size The following shows the proper relative positions of the projector and screen Refer to the table to determine the position of installation Distance Chart Screen center Screen bottom 2 9 73 mm Lens center Installation surface Seo oro re C wde inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm 00 4 50 18 48 40 3 13 2 60 16 3 62 1573 s 3 7 0 ol inc 5 n2 co D ID fm fm NIA D OO N amp D o SILIS N 11 5 60 i 5 eeo 1067 2 69 108 2753 1209 3 79 124 3147 1320 35 891 139 3540 5 2 22 t8 Hs 4720 1486 232 5900 260 1783 279 7080 312 Er 198 310 7867 346 3658 94 amo e TE T 300 7620 240 x 80 465 ERES 13200 48 D PO O1 lO Co N 5 Oo 80 90 C5 a ND 101 O o N oo ojo PO NO n2 DO 4 co O1 4 4 n3 o
21. on the remote control to select the tab you want 5 Adjust the level or turn the selected item on or off by using the lt gt buttons on the remote control Changes are stored until adjusted again 6 Repeat steps 2 5 to adjust an additional item or press the EXIT button on the remote control to quit the menu display NOTE When a menu or message is displayed several lines of information may be lost depending on the signal or settings 7 Press the MENU button to close the menu To return to the previous menu press the EXIT button 43 5 Using On Screen Menu Menu Elements Main menu Main menu Sub menu Highlight Slide bar Solid triangle TRUST button gt GENERAL um E3 77 KEYSTONE 4 Cm EXIT button EX WALL COLOR 4 OFF ECO MODE OFF CLOSED CAPTION 4 OFF X LANGUAGE ENGLISH T ENTER icon Menu windows or dialog boxes typically have the following elements Highlight Indicates the selected menu or item Solid triangle Indicates further choices are available A highlighted triangle indicates the item is active Press the lt or button on the remote control Lo m a Indicates a group of features in a dialog box Selecting on any tab brings its page to the front Slide Indicates settings or the direction of adjustment Press the lor gt button on the remote control
22. output requirements NOTE An image may not be displayed correctly when a Video source is played back in fast forward or fast rewind via a scan converter TIP The AUDIO IN Mini Jack Stereo Mini is shared between COMPUTER and VIDEO inputs 14 2 Installation and Connections Connecting HDMI Input VE281X VE281 VE282X VE282 only You can connect 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 amp Play DDC2B HDMI cable not supplied Use High Speed HDMI Cable S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO IN HDMI OUT VIDEO OUT L R Audio cable not supplied 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 e When connecting 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 5 VIDEO LEVEL and make necessary settings e f the HDMI input sound cannot be heard in the menu select HDMI SETTINGS AUDIO SELECT gt HDMI
23. screen menu to change the settings for 1 and 2 1 STANDBY MODE Factory preset NORMAL To control the projector from an external device select NETWORK STANDBY for STANDBY MODE NOTE e When NORMAL is selected for STANDBY MODE the following connectors and functions will not work USB port Type DDC CI Virtual Remote Tool 2 AUTO POWER OFF Factory preset 30 minutes To control the projector from an external device select OFF for AUTO POWER OFF NOTE When 0 30 is selected for AUTO POWER OFF you can enable the projector to automatically turn off in 30 minutes if there is no signal received by any input or if no operation is performed V Table of Contents Important Information 1 1 7 eene OC ON dd nee de era tt nn 1 LN ARE CPP 1 Introduction to the Projector ins rer 2 Congratulations on Your Purchase of the Projector 2 F AIUTES VOULU Ez op 2 About Part Names of the Projector 4 4 Acie Sere yo 4 Top m e 5 Terminal Panel Features in 6 Part Names of the Remote Control
24. to use Virtual Remote Tool Using a switcher or other cables than the supplied computer cable VGA may cause failure in signal communication VGA cable connector Pin Nos 12 and 15 are required for DDC CI Virtual Remote Tool may not work depending on your computer s specifications and version of graphic adapters or drivers e The LOGO transfer function is not available on this series of projectors TIP e projectors COMPUTER IN connector supports DDC CI Display Data Channel Command Interface DDC CI is a standard interface for bidirectional communication between display projector and computer Virtual Remote Tool can be used with a USB connection Virtual Remote Tool will support the control via a USB cable in October 2012 Updated Virtual Remote Tool can be downloaded from our website URL http www nec display com dl en pj soft lineup html 33 4 Convenient Features Step 1 Install Virtual Remote Tool on the computer Supported OS Virtual Remote Tool will run on the following operating systems Windows 7 Home Basic Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Ultimate Windows 7 Enterprise Windows Vista Home Basic Windows Vista Home Premium Windows Vista Business Windows Vista Enterprise Windows Vista Ultimate Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP Professional 1 To run Virtual Remote Tool Microsoft NET Framework Version 2 0 or later is required The Microsoft NET Framework Version 2 0 o
25. us solve your problem more efficiently Print this page and the next page for your check Frequency of occurrence L always sometimes How often LJ other Power No power POWER indicator does not light green See also Status Shut down during operation Indicator STATUS Power cord s plug is fully inserted into the wall outlet Power cord s plug is fully inserted into the wall outlet AUTO POWER OFF is turned off No power even though you press and hold the POWER button Video and Audio No image is displayed from your PC or video equipment to the Parts of the image are lost projector Still unchanged even though you press the AUTO ADJ button Still no image even though you connect the projector to the PC Still unchanged even though you carry out RESET in the Enabling your notebook PC s signal output to the projector combination of function keys will enable disable the Image is shifted in the vertical or horizontal direction external display Usually the combination of the Fn key Horizontal and vertical positions are correctly adjusted on a along with one of the 12 function keys turns the external computer signal display on or off Input source s resolution and frequency are supported by the No image Logo blue or black background no display projector still no image even though you press the AUTO ADu button Some pixels are lost still no image even though you carry out RESET in the projector s me
26. when the projector displays a blue black or logo screen ECO MODE will automatically switch to ON This is done only when ECO MODE is set to OFF If the projector is overheated in OFF mode there may be a case where the ECO MODE automatically changes to ON mode to protect the projector When the projector is in ON mode the picture brightness decreases When the projector comes back to normal temperature the ECO MODE returns to OFF mode 29 4 Convenient Features Checking Energy Saving Effect CARBON METER This feature will show energy saving effect in terms of CO emission reduction kg when the projector s ECO MODE is set to ON This feature is called CARBON METER There are two messages TOTAL CARBON SAVINGS and CARBON SAVINGS SESSION The TOTAL CARBON SAVINGS message shows the total amount of emission reduction from the time of shipment up to now You can check the information on USAGE TIME from INFO of the menu page 62 LAMP HOURS USED lt 00004 H gt TOTAL CARBON SAVINGS lt 0 000 kg CO2 The CARBON SAVINGS SESSION message shows the amount of CO emission reduction between the time of changing to ECO MODE immediately after the time of power on and the time of power off The CARBON SAVINGS SESSION message will be displayed in the POWER OFF ARE YOU SURE message at the time of power off POWER OFF ARE YOU SURE CARBON SAVINGS SESSION 0 000 g CO2 T
27. 080 50 60 HDTV 720p 1280 720 50 60 SDTV 480 720 x 480 43 169 60 Op SDTV 480 720 480 43 69 60 _ HDTV 1080p x Composite Video SXGA 1280 x 1024 Refresh Rate Signal Aspect Ratio Hz SXGA 1400 x 1050 eer seo NTSC 48 6 ACIE PAL60 43 o MAC 16 832 x 624 75 MAG 19 1024 768 E SECAM 3D Computer Resolution Refresh Rate HDMI SVGA 800 x 600 VGA 60 480 43 60 800 x 6007 43 60 1024 768 483 WXGA 1280 x 768 159 1366 x 768 169 1024 x 7687 1280 x 720 1280 720 WXGA 1280 x 800 16 10 16 10 1 Native resolution on SVGA model VE280 VE281 VE282 2 Native resolution on XGA model VE280X VE281X VE282X ESS ES 50 4 3 4 3 5 4 4 3 1280 x 1024 54 NOTE An image with higher or lower resolution than the projector s native resolution VEPG0X VE281X VE282X 1024 x 766 VE280 VE281 VE282 800 x 600 will be displayed with scaling technology Sync on Green and Composite sync signals are not supported Signals other than those specified in the table above may not be displayed correctly If this should happen change the refresh rate or resolution on your PC Refer to Display Properties help section of your PC for procedures 74 7 Appendix PC Control Codes and Cable Connection PC Control Codes Function Code Data POWER ON 02H OOH OOH OOH OOH 02H POWER OFF 02H 00H OOH OOH INPUT SELEC
28. CLOCK PHASE HORIZONTAL and VERTICAL will be stored in memory for the current signal The next time you project the signal with the same resolution horizontal and vertical frequency its adjustments will be called up and applied To delete adjustments stored in memory from the menu you select RESET ALL DATA and reset the adjustments NOTE e The RESET ALL DATA clear not only IMAGE OPTION gt page 64 Selecting Overscan Percentage OVERSCAN This allows you to set the appropriate overscan for an incoming signal AUTO Display an appropriately overscanned image factory setting Does overscan the image Overscans the image NOTE OVERSCAN cannot be selected when VIDEO signals are used e OVERSCAN item is not available when NATIVE is selected for ASPECT RATIO Selecting Aspect Ratio ASPECT RATIO The term aspect ratio refers to the ratio of width to height of a projected image The projector automatically determines the incoming signal and displays it in its appropriate aspect ratio This table shows typical resolutions and aspect ratios that most computers support 5 4 XGA 1400 x 1050 UXGA 1600 x 1200 3 SXGA 1280 x 1024 S 3 50 5 Using On Screen Menu AUTO The projector will automatically determine the incoming signal and display it in its aspect ratio The projector may erroneously determine the aspect
29. IP formula as shown below is used to calculate the amount of CO emission reduction Amount of CO emission reduction Power consumption in OFF for ECO MODE Power consumption in ON for ECO MODE x CO conversion factor Calculation for amount of CO emission reduction is based on an OECD publication CO Emissions from Fuel Combustion 2008 Edition This formula will not apply to the power consumption which is not affected by whether ECO MODE is turned on or off 30 4 Convenient Features Using the Optional Remote Mouse Receiver NPO1MR The optional remote mouse receiver enables you to operate your computer s mouse functions from the remote control It is a great convenience for clicking through your computer generated presentations Connecting the remote mouse receiver to your computer If you wish to use the remote mouse function connect the mouse receiver and computer The mouse receiver can be connected directly to the computer s USB port type A NOTE Depending on the type of connection or OS installed on your computer you may have to restart your computer or change your computer settings Computer Remote mouse receiver Hemote sensor on the remote mouse receiver When connecting using the USB terminal For PC the mouse receiver can only be used with a Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows Vista Windows 7 or Mac OS X 10 0 0 or later operating system NOTE In SP1 or older version of
30. N When FAN MODE is not AUTO e When WALL COLOR is not OFF e When CLOSED CAPTION is ON 48 5 Using On Screen Menu IMAGE OPTIONS nn CLOCK FJ PHASE HORIZONTAL 4 VERTICAL 6 35 OVERSCAN AUTO EP ASPECT RATIO 4 AUTO 1 POSITION ao gt A NOISE REDUCTION OFF Adjusting Clock and Phase CLOCK PHASE This allows you to manually adjust CLOCK and PHASE CLOCK Use this item to fine tune the computer image or to remove any vertical banding that might appear This function adjusts the clock frequencies that eliminate the horizontal banding in the image This adjustment may be necessary when you connect your computer for the first time PHASE Use this item to adjust the clock phase or to reduce video noise dot interference or cross talk This is evident when part of your image appears to be shimmering Use PHASE only after the CLOCK is complete 49 5 Using On Screen Menu Adjusting Horizontal Vertical Position HORIZONTAL VERTICAL Adjusts the image location horizontally and vertically An image be distorted during the adjustment of CLOCK and PHASE This is not a malfunction Your manual adjustments for
31. 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 15min 20min 30 1 hour if there is no signal received by any input or if no operation is performed NOTE e This item can be selected only when NORMAL is selected for STANDBY MODE e When NETWORK STANDBY is selected AUTO POWER OFF will turn grey in color and be disabled and 0 15 will be selected automatically 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 Sets the projector to default to the previous or last active input each time the projector is turned on AUTO ooieoe Searches for an active source in order of COMPUTER HDMI 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 60 5 Using On Screen Menu 3D VE280X VE280 ws COMPUTER VE281X VE281 VE282X VE282 COMPUTER HDMI Selecting input connected to a source o
32. RTED is displayed NOTE he maximum distance for viewing 3D images is 10m 394 inches from the screen surface under the following restrictions Brightness on the projector 2000 lumens or greater Screen gain 1 Viewing position Facing straight towards the screen center Outside light None LCD shutter eyeglasses Using the optional 3D Goggles 02061 If 3D content is played back on your computer and the performance is poor it may be caused by the CPU or graphics chip In this case you may have difficulty seeing the 3D images as they were intended Check to see if your computer meets the requirements provided in your user s manual included with your 3D content The DLP Link compatible LCD shutter eyeglasses allow you to view 3D images by receiving synch signals which are included in left eye and right eye images reflected from the screen Depending on environments or conditions such as the ambient brightness screen size or viewing distance the LCD shutter eyeglasses may fail to receive synch signals causing poor 3D images When the 3D mode is enabled the Keystone correction range will be narrower When the 3D mode is enabled the following settings are invalid WALL COLOR PRESET Refer to the SOURCE screen under the INFO menu for information on whether the input signal is 3D compatible Signals other than those listed in Compatible Input Signal List on page 74 will be out of range or will be displayed in 2D 41
33. S USABLE LIFE PLEASE CONTACT YOUR SERVICE DEALER appears If you continue to use the lamp after the lamp has reached the end of its usable 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 dealer for lamp replacement A Lamp Characteristic The projector has a discharge lamp for special purposes as a light source A lamp has a characteristic that its brightness gradually decreases with age Also repeatedly turning the lamp on and off will increase the possibility of its lower brightness Important Information Note for US Residents The lamp in this product contains mercury Please dispose according to Local State or Federal Laws Health precautions to users viewing 3D images Before viewing be sure to read health care precautions that may be found in the user s manual included with your LCD shutter eyeglasses or your 3D compatible content such as DVDs video games computer s video files and the like To avoid any adverse symptoms heed the following Do not use LCD shutter eyeglasses for viewing any material other than 3D images Allow a distance of 2 m 7 feet or greater between the screen and a user Viewing 3D images from too close a distance can strain your eyes Avoid viewing 3D images for a prolonged period of time Take a break of 15 minutes or longer after every hour of viewing If you or any membe
34. T COMPUTER 02H 03H OOH 0041 004 01H INPUT SELECT HDMI VE281X VE281 VE282X VE282 02H 03H OOH OOH 02H 01H INPUT SELECT VIDEO 02H 03H OOH OOH 02H 01H 06H PICTURE MUTE ON 02H 10H OOH OOH OOH 12H PICTURE MUTE OFF 02H 11H OOH OOH OOH 13H SOUND MUTE ON 02H 12H 00H OOH OOH 14H SOUND MUTE OFF 02H 13H 00H 00H OOH 15H NOTE Contact your local dealer for a full list of the PC Control Codes if needed Cable Connection Communication Protocol Baud 38400 bps Data length 0 bits ac E No parity One bit X On Off None Communications procedure Full duplex NOTE Depending on the equipment a lower baud rate may be recommended for long cable runs PC Control Connector D SUB 9P To TxD of PC To RxD of PC To GND of PC T To RTS of PC To CTS of PC NOTE 1 Pins 1 4 6 and 9 are no used NOTE 2 Jumper Request to Send and Clear to Send together on both ends of the cable to simplify cable connection NOTE 3 For long cable runs it is recommended to set communication speed within projector menus to 9600 bps 75 09H 22H OEH 7 Appendix Troubleshooting Check List Before contacting your dealer or service personnel check the following list to be sure repairs are needed also by referring to the Troubleshooting section in your user s manual This checklist below will help
35. TIP e The Virtual Remote Tool screen or Toolbar can be displayed without displaying Easy Setup window do so click to place a check mark for Do not use Easy Setup next time on the screen at Step 6 in Easy Setup 37 4 Convenient Features Exiting Virtual Remote Tool 1 Click the Virtual Remote Tool the Taskbar The pop up menu will be displayed Hide Remote Control Reconnect Starting Eaty Setup Option Settings Help Cancel 2 Click Exit The Virtual Remote Tool will be closed Viewing the help file of Virtual Remote Tool Displaying the help file using the taskbar 1 Click the Virtual Remote Tool icon fx on the taskbar when Virtual Remote Tool is running The pop up menu will be displayed Show Remcte Control Reconnect Starting Easy Setup Option Settings Help Hele About Virtual Remote Tool Mim rum ee Pa Esp Duo coma ell d 5e cere me P pm main the lene mena Pop pap Displaying the help file using the Start Menu 1 Click Start All programs or Programs NEC Projector User Supportware Virtual Remote Tool and then Virtual Remote Tool Help in this order The Help screen will be displayed 38 4 Convenient Features Viewing 3D Images The projector provides 3D images to a user wearing optional LCD shutter eyeglasses NPO2GL Health precautions Before viewing be sure to read he
36. 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 FRONT CEILING REAR FARA CR D EL Cor T 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 e 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 VE281 X 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 56 5 Using On Screen Menu OPTIONS 1 VE280X VE280 ego FAN MODE AUTO COLOR SYSTEM 4 AUTO WXGA MODE 4 OFF cC BEEP 4 VE281X VE281 VE282X VE282 020 FAN MODE AUTO 5 COLOR SYSTEM 4 AUTO WXGA MODE 4 OFF gt c BEEP 4 ON gt HDMI SETTINGS Selecting Fan Mode FAN MODE This option allows you
37. Windows XP if the mouse cursor will not move correctly do the following Clear the Enhance pointer precision check box underneath the mouse speed slider in the Mouse Properties dialog box Pointer Options tab NOTE The PAGE A and V buttons do not work with PowerPoint for Macintosh NOTE Wait at least 5 seconds after disconnecting the mouse receiver before reconnecting it and vice versa The computer may not identify the mouse receiver if it is repeatedly connected and disconnected in rapid intervals 31 4 Convenient Features Operating your computer s mouse from the remote control You can operate your computer s mouse from the remote control PAGE A V Button scrolls the viewing area of the window or to move to the previous or next slide in PowerPoint on your computer AV lt Buttons moves the mouse cursor on your computer MOUSE L CLICK Button works as the mouse left button MOUSE R CLICK Button works as the mouse right button NOTE e When you operate the computer using the AV lt or gt button with the menu displayed both the menu and the mouse pointer will be affected Close the menu and perform the mouse operation The PAGE A and V buttons do not work with PowerPoint for Macintosh About Drag Mode By pressing the MOUSE L CLICK or R CLICK button for 2 or 3 seconds then releasing the drag mode is set and the drag operation can be performed simply by pressing the AV ID button To drop the item press the MOUSE
38. age 50 Remote control does Install new batteries page 8 not work 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 Press the AUTO ADJ button on the projector cabinet or the remote control gt page 25 e Adjust the computer image manually with CLOCK PHASE in IMAGE OPTIONS in the menu page 49 Cannot control the e Check to see if STANDBY MODE is set to NORMAL and if it is try to set it to NETWORK STANDBY gt projector from external equipment 3D picture is not display See Troubleshooting on viewing 3D images on page 42 For more information contact your dealer 68 7 Appendix If there is picture or the picture is not displayed correctly Power on process for the projector and the 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 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 di
39. al properly select 16 9 or WIDE ZOOM TIP The term letterbox refers to a more landscape oriented image when compared to a 4 3 image which is the standard aspect ratio for a video source The letterbox signal has aspect ratios with the vista size 1 85 1 or cinema scope size 2 35 1 for movie film The term squeeze refers to the compressed image of which aspect ratio is converted from 16 9 to 4 3 51 5 Using On Screen Menu Adjusting the Vertical Position of Image POSITION only when 16 9 15 9 or 16 10 is selected for ASPECT 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 a O 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 52 5 Using On Screen Menu Menu Descriptions amp Functions SETUP GENERAL C7 KEYSTONE lt 8 WALL COLOR 4 OFF
40. al as a computer signal at the default setting In that case do the following 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 amp Play DDC2B 12 2 Installation and Connections Connecting Your DVD Player with Component Output Use audio equipment for stereo sound The projector s built in soeaker is monaural Optional 15 pin to RCA female x3 cable ADP CV1E Stereo mini plug to RCA audio cable not supplied Audio Equipment Component video RCAx3 cable not supplied Ce ee m ummmmummmux FTO Audio cable not supplied NOTE Refer to your DVD player s owner s manual for more information about your DVD player s video output requirements 13 2 Installation and Connections Connecting Your VCR Use audio equipment for stereo sound The projector s built in soeaker is monaural PC CONTROL Video cable not supplied Stereo mini plug to E RCA audio cable not supplied Audio equipment 5 VIDEO 5 IDEG AUDI VIDEO OUT Audio cable not supplied NOTE Refer to your VCR owner s manual for more information about your equipment s video
41. all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations ARNING TO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS Handling the cables supplied with this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING Disposing of your used product products carrying the mark left must be disposed of separately from normal household waste This includes projectors and their electrical accessories or lamps When you dispose of such products please follow the guidance of your local authority and or ask the shop where you purchased the product After collecting the used products they are reused and recycled in a proper way This effort will help us reduce the wastes as well as the negative impact such as mercury contained in a lamp to the human health and the environment at the minimum level The mark on the electrical and electronic products only applies to the current European Union Member States EU wide legislation as implemented in each Member State requires that used electrical and electronic p Important Information RF Interference for USA only WARNING The Federal Communications Commission does not allow any modifications or changes to the unit EXCEPT those specified by NEC Display Solutions of America Inc in this manual Failure to comply with this government regulation could void your right to operate this equipment This equipment has
42. alth care precautions that may be found in the user s manual included with your LCD shutter eyeglasses or your 3D compatible content such as DVDs video games computer s video files and the like To avoid any adverse symptoms heed the following Do not use LCD shutter eyeglasses for viewing any material other than 3D images Allow a distance of 2 m 7 feet or greater between the screen and a user Viewing 3D images from too close a distance can strain your eyes Avoid viewing 3D images for a prolonged period of time Take a break of 15 minutes or longer after every hour of viewing If you or any member of your family has a history of light sensitive seizures consult a doctor before viewing 3D images While viewing 3D images if you get sick such as nausea dizziness queasiness headache eyestrain blurry vision convulsions and numbness stop viewing them If symptoms still persist consult a doctor View 3D images from the front of the screen Viewing from an angle may cause fatigue or eyestrain LCD shutter eyeglasses recommended e Optional eyeglasses NPO2GL You can also use commercially available DLP Link compatible LCD shutter eyeglasses Steps for viewing 3D images on the projector 1 Connect the projector to your video equipment 2 Turn on the projector display the on screen menu and then select ON for the 3D mode For the operating procedure to turn on the 3D mode refer to On screen menu for 3D images on the following
43. amount of emission reduction will be displayed in the confirmation message at the time of power off and in the INFO of the on screen menu 7W built in speaker for an integrated audio solution Powerful 7 watt soeaker provides volume need for large rooms HDMI input port provides digital signal VE281X VE282X VE281 VE282 only The HDMI input provides HDCP compatible digital signals The HDMI input also supports audio signal DLP projector with high resolution and high brightness High resolution display up to UXGA compatible XGA VE280X VE281X VE282X SVGA VE280 VE281 VE282 native resolution AUTO POWER ON and AUTO POWER OFF features The DIRECT POWER ON AUTO POWER ON COMP and AUTO POWER OFF features eliminate the need to always use the POWER button on the remote control or projector cabinet 1 Introduction e Preventing unauthorized use of the projector Enhanced smart security settings for cabinet control panel lock security slot to help prevent unauthorized access adjustments and theft deterrence 3D images supported The projector provides 3D images to a user wearing optional DLP Link LCD shutter eyeglasses NPO2GL About this user s manual The fastest way to get started is to take your time and do everything right the first time Take a few minutes now to review the user s manual This may save you time later on At the beginning of each section of the manual you ll find an overview If the section doesn t apply yo
44. d use But before you get started you must first 1 Set up a screen and the projector 2 Connect your computer or video equipment to the projector See pages 12 19 14 15 16 3 Connect the supplied power cord See page 16 NOTE Ensure that the power cord and any other cables are disconnected before moving the projector U To the wall outlet Setting Up the Screen and the Projector Selecting a Location The further your projector is from the screen or wall the larger the image The minimum size the image can be is 30 0 76 m measured diagonally when the projector is roughly 49 inches 1 3 m from the wall or screen The largest the image can be is 300 7 6 m when the projector is about 493 inches 12 5 m from the wall or screen Use the chart below as a rough guide Screen Size Unit cm inch 609 6 W x 457 2 H 240 W x 180 H 3 Screen Size diagonal inch 487 7 W 365 8 H 192 W 144 H ni 406 4 W x 304 8 H 160 W x 120 H 186 365 8 W x 274 3 H 144 W x 108 H 304 8 W x 228 6 H 120 W x 90 H 156 243 8 x 182 9 H 96 W x 72 H 203 2 W x 152 4 H 80 W x60 H 162 6 W x 121 9 H 64 W x 48 H 121 9 W x 91 4 H 48 W x 36 H B1 3 W x 1 0 H 32 W x 24 H 61 0 W x 45 7 H 24 W x 18 H r S gt aes 5 I Lens center NOTE e The distances are indicated by
45. e remote control can be used wirelessly 1 Do not attempt to mount the projector on a ceiling yourself The projector must be installed by qualified technicians in order to ensure proper operation and reduce the risk of bodily injury In addition the ceiling must be strong enough to support the projector and the installation must be in accordance with any local building codes Please consult your dealer for more information Features you ll enjoy Quick start amp Quick Power Off 7 seconds after turning on the power the projector is ready to display PC or video images The projector can be put away immediately after the projector is powered down No cool down period is required after the projector is turned off from the remote control or cabinet control panel Direct Power Off The projector has a feature called Direct Power Off This feature allows the projector to be turned off even when projecting an image by disconnecting the AC power supply To turn off the AC power supply when the projector is powered on use a power strip equipped with a switch and a breaker Less than 0 4W in standby condition with energy saving technology Selecting NORMAL for STANDBY MODE from the menu can put the projector in normal mode that consumes only 0 3W 100 130V AC 0 4W 200 240V Carbon Meter This feature will show energy saving effect in terms of CO emission reduction kg when the projector s ECO MODE is set to ON The
46. ect 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 18 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 follows COMPUTER VIDEO HDMI To display 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 gt VIDEO COMPUTER gt VE281X VE281 VE282X VE282 COMPUTER gt VIDEO HDMI COMPUTER gt TIP If no input signal is present the input will be skipped Using the Remote Control VE280X VE280 Press one of the COMPUTER and VIDEO button
47. ector to be placed horizontally NOTE After using the projector attach the spacer to the rear foot Rear foot Spacer black rubber 21 3 Projecting an Image Basic Operation Zoom Use the ZOOM lever to adjust the image size on the screen Zoom Lever Focus Use the FOCUS ring to obtain the best focus Focus Ring 22 3 Projecting an Image Basic Operation Correcting Keystone Distortion Correcting Keystone Distortion If the screen is tilted vertically keystone distortion becomes large Proceed with the following steps to correct keystone distortion NOTE e The Keystone correction can cause an image to be slightly blurred because the correction is made electronically e The Keystone correction range can be made narrower depending on a signal or its aspect ratio selection e When conducting extreme offset with Keystone correction sometimes based on its combination with aspect ratio it occurs that the on screen menu would extend beyond the screen When this happens please adjust it back into the screen 23 3 Projecting an Image Basic Operation Adjusting with the remote control 1 Press the KEYSTONE button The Keystone bar will be displayed SR adi KEYSTONE NEC 2 Use the lt or button to correct the keystone distortion Ges Adjust so that the right and left sides are parallel 3 Press the ENTER button NOTE The maximum ra
48. efully A damaged or frayed power cord can cause electric shock or fire Do not use any power cords than the supplied one Do not bend or tug the power cord excessively Do not place the power cord under the projector or any heavy object Do not cover the power cord with other soft materials such as rugs Do not heat the power cord Do not handle the power plug with wet hands Turn off the projector unplug the power cord and have the projector serviced by a qualified service personnel under the following conditions When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed If liquid has been spilled into the projector or if it has been exposed to rain or water Important Information lf the projector does not operate normally when you follow the instructions described in this user s manual lf the projector has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged lf the projector exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service Disconnect the power cord and any other cables before carrying the projector Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord before cleaning the cabinet e Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord if the projector is not to be used for an extended period of time 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 Do not send
49. es and turn on the projector 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 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 57 5 Using On Screen Menu Enabling or Disabling WXGA Mode WXGA MODE Selecting ON will give priority to a WXGA 1280 x 768 1280 x 800 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 ENHANCED to imp
50. eset 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 64 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 acuum the intake vent inlet of the cabinet Note on Cleaning the Lens e Use a commercially available plastic lens cleaner Do not scratch or mar the lens surface as a lens is easily scratched e Never use alcohol or glass lens cleaner as doing so will cause damage to the lens surface fA S 65 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 e f you continue to use the lamp after the lamp reaches the end of its life the lamp bulb may shatter and pieces
51. f 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 OR 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 INVER TES nn Changes the order of displaying the images for left eye and right eye 61 5 Using On Screen Menu Menu Descriptions amp 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 contro will show the INFO menu items USAGE TIME LAMP HOURS USED lt 00004 H gt TOTAL CARBON SAVINGS lt 0 000 kg C02 gt LAMP HOURS USED H TOTAL CARBON SAVINGS kg CO2 e 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 bu
52. for use in a brightly lit room PRESENTATION Recommended for making a presentation using a PowerPoint file VIDEO is Recommended for typical TV program viewing MOVIE Recommended for movies GRAPHIC Recommended for graphics Standard color values CONTRAST Adjusts the intensity of the image according to the incoming signal BRIGHTNESS Adjusts the brightness level or the back raster intensity SHARPNESS Controls the detail of the image COLOR Increases or decreases the color saturation level HUE Varies the color level from green to blue The red level is used as reference Input signal CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS SHARPNESS COLOR COMPUTER HDMI RGB Yes Yes Yes COMPUTER HDMI COMPONENT Yes Yes Yes VIDEO COMPONENT Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes HDMI VE281X VE281 VE282X VE282 only Yes Adjustable No Not adjustable 47 5 Using On Screen Menu GAMMA CORRECTION Each mode is recommended for DYNAMIC Creates a high contrast picture NATURAL Natural reproduction of the picture BLACK DETAIL Emphasizes detail in dark areas of the picture DYNAMIC CONTRAST Turning on DYNAMIC CONTRAST allows the contrast ratio to be adjusted to the proper level NOTE When the following states occur the DYNAMIC CONTRAST cannot be chosen e When PRESET is not HIGH BRIGHT When ECO MODE is O
53. hen 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 CARBON METER ECO MODE THANK YOU FOR SAVING THE ENVIRONMENT 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 CARBON METER ECO MODE OFF USING ECO MODE REDUCES CARBON FOOTPRINT AND LENGTHENS LAMP LIFE 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 NEC 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 55 5 Using On Screen Menu INSTALLATION VE280X VE280 VE281 X VE28 1 ORIENTATION 4 DESKTOP FRONT 8 CONTROL PANEL LOCK OFF Za COMMUNICATION SPEED 4 38400bps VE282X VE282 ORIENTATION 4 DESKTOP FRONT 8 CONTROL PANEL LOCK OFF Selecting Projector Orientation ORIENTATION
54. jector l 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 O LAMP O STATUS O POWER TIP e When the STATUS indicator lights orange it means that the CONTROL PANEL LOCK is turned on gt page 56 After you turn on your projector ensure that the computer Standby Preparing to poweron Power On or video source is turned on O LAMP NOTE When no signal is available the NEC logo default blue or 01 black screen will be displayed After a lapse of 45 seconds from when the projector displays blue black or logo screen ECO MODE will always switch to ON This is done only when ECO MODE is set to OFF LAMP O STATUS O STATUS 8 PowER Je POWER Blinking green light Steady green light Steady orange light page 67 17 3 Projecting an Image Basic Operation 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 A V lt or gt button to select one of the 27 _ languages from the menu AV MUTE FREEZE MENU EXIT
55. n Int UITON YOU ARE CONSEXTING TO BE UND E THIS AGREEME MENT IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL OF THE TS OF THIS AGREEMENT CLICK THE I do net aceepr the in the 5 agreement SUTTON AXD THE INSTALLATION PROCESS WILL L NOT overt ere n the agreement s idorol tee in Read END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT carefully 5 If you agree click l accept the terms in the license agreement and then click Next e Follow the instructions on the installer screens to complete the installation 35 4 Convenient Features TIP Uninstalling Virtual Remote Tool Preparation Exit Virtual Remote Tool before uninstalling To uninstall Virtual Remote Tool the Windows user account must have Administrator privilege Windows 7 and Windows Vista or Computer Administrator privilege Windows XP e For Windows 7 Windows Vista 1 Click Start and then Control Panel The Control Panel window will be displayed 2 Click Uninstall a program under Programs The Programs and Features window will be displayed 3 Select Virtual Remote Tool and click it 4 Click Uninstall Change or Uninstall When the User Account Control windows is displayed click Continue Follow the instructions on the screens to complete the uninstallation e For Windows XP 1 Click Start and then Control Panel The Control Panel window will be displayed
56. nd 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 immediately 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 e 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 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 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 Check if the projector is in the Forced ECO mode because of too high ambient temperature If this is the case lower becomes dark the internal temperature of the projector by selecting HIGH for FAN MODE page 57 Color to
57. ne or hue is Check if an appropriate color is selected in WALL COLOR If so select an appropriate option page 53 unusual Adjust HUE in PICTURE page 47 Image isn t square to the Reposition the projector to improve its angle to the screen page 20 screen 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 that the distance between the projector and screen is within the adjustment range of the 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 Set FAN MODE to other than HIGH ALTITUDE mode when using the projector at altitudes approximately screen 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 Check the computer s resolution and frequency Make sure that the resolution you are trying to display is vertically horizontally supported by the projector page 74 or both Adjust the computer image manually with the Horizontal Vertical in the IMAGE OPTIONS p
58. nge of vertical keystone correction is 40 degrees This maximum range may be smaller depending on the signal or aspect ratio setting The Keystone correction range will also be smaller when 3D mode is enabled e he range of keystone correction is not the maximum tilt angle of projector left and right horizontal keystone correction is not available 24 3 Projecting an Image Basic Operation Optimizing Computer Signal Automatically Adjusting the Image Using Auto Adjust Optimizing a computer image automatically Press the AUTO ADJ button to optimize a computer image automatically This adjustment may be necessary when you connect your computer for the first time Poor picture LAMP STATUS POWER dus NOTE Some signals may take time to display or may not be displayed correctly e The Auto Adjust function will work for computer RGB signal only Ifthe Auto Adjust operation cannot optimize the computer signal try to adjust HORIZONTAL VERTICAL CLOCK and PHASE manually page 49 50 Q Turning Up or Down Volume Sound level from the speaker can be adjusted L clicK RCLICK Increase volume ECO KEYSTONE PICTURE 5226 ZOOM J Decrease volume VOLUME NOTE The BEEP sound volume cannot be adjusted To turn off the BEEP sound from the menu select SETUP OPTIONS 1 BEEP OFF page 58 25 3 Projecting an Image Ba
59. nu Signal cable s plug is fully inserted into the input connector A message appears on the screen Image is flickering Still unchanged even though you press the AUTO ADJ button Still unchanged even though you carry out RESET in the projector s menu The source connected to the projector is active and available mage a cena l still unchanged even though you change FAN MODE from Still no image even though you adjust the brightness and or HIGH ALTITUDE to AUTO the contrast Input source s resolution and frequency are supported by the Image appears blurry or out of focus projector Still unchanged even though you checked the signal s resolution PC and changed it to projector s native resolution os ad on Still unchanged even though you adjusted the focus Remains unchanged even though you adjust the brightness Na lt ound and or the contrast Image is distorted 2 is correctly connected to the audio input of the L Image appears to be trapezoidal unchanged even though you carry out the KEYSTONE adjustment Still unchanged even though you adjusted the volume level Other Remote control does not work Buttons on the projector cabinet do not work No obstacles between the sensor of the projector and the CONTROL PANEL LOCK is not turned on or is disabled in remote control the menu Projector is placed near a fluorescent light that can dist
60. number Notebook PC LI Desktop Native resolution Refresh rate Video adapter Other Video equipment VCR DVD player Video camera Video game or other Manufacturer Model number 7 Appendix REGISTER YOUR PROJECTOR for residents in the United States Canada and Mexico Please take time to register your new projector This will activate your limited parts and labor warranty and InstaCare service program Visit our web site at www necdisplay com click on support center register product and submit your completed form online Upon receipt we will send a confirmation letter with all the details you will need to take advantage of fast reliable warranty and service programs from the industry leader NEC Display Solutions of America Inc 78 NEC Display Solutions Ltd 2012 2015 7N951847
61. 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 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 the remote control 66 7 Appendix Troubleshooting This section helps you resolve problems you encounter while setting up or using the projector Indicator Messages Power Indicator Indicator Condition Projector Condition or The power cord is unplugged Blinking light The projector is getting ready to turn on Wait for a moment 0 5 sec Off Steady light The projector is awe on MODE Red JINORMAL is selected for STANDBY MODEI Indicator indicator Condition Condition Condition Projector Condition 000 Note 00000 MODE On 0 7 E c Off location On 0 7 E Off Ben 0 5 c Off turn on aval gt Wait for a moment Steady light Standby NETWORK STANDBY for STANDBY a MODE Button is locked Lamp Indicator indicator Condition Projector Condition noe a a a _ NNNM 777 115 NNNM ED DUE will be displayed Steady light Green
62. ont side as it can become heated while the projector is turned on and immediately after the projector is turned off HOT Prevent foreign objects such as paper clips and bits of paper from falling into your projector Do not attempt to retrieve any objects that might fall into your projector Do not insert any metal objects such as a wire or screwdriver into your projector If something should fall into your projector disconnect it immediately and have the object removed by a qualified service personnel Do not place any objects on top of the projector Do not touch the power plug during a thunderstorm Doing so can cause electrical shock or fire The projector is designed to operate on a power supply of 100 240V AC 50 60 Hz Ensure that your power supply fits this requirement before attempting to use your projector Do not look into the lens while the projector is on Serious damage to your eyes could result 4 OZ Keep any items such as magnifying glass out of the light path of the projector The light being projected from the lens is extensive therefore any kind of abnormal objects that can redirect light coming out of the lens can cause unpredictable outcome such as fire or injury to the eyes Do not place any objects which are easily affected by heat in front of a projector exhaust vent Doing so could lead to the object melting or getting your hands burned from the heat that is emitted from the exhaust Handle the power cord car
63. osh After that restore the DIP switches to a displayable mode and then restart the Macintosh again NOTE A Video Adapter cable manufactured 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 menu and arrange icons 69 7 Appendix Specifications This section provides technical information about the VE280X VE281 X VE282X VE280 VE281 VE282 projector s performance Optical 222 20 VE281X VE282X VE280 VE281 VE282 Projection System Single DLP chip 0 55 aspect 4 3 1024 x 768 pixels XGA 160W in ECO ON ae St ca Contrast full white full black eee Image Size Diagonal 7 80 300 inches 0 76 7 6 4 3 Projection Distance mini max 118 11 8 m wide 1 32 13 2 m tele Projection Angle 14 0 wide 12 7 tele 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 out
64. page 3 Play your 3D compatible content and use the projector to display the image 4 Puton your LCD shutter eyeglasses to view 3D images Also refer to the user s manual accompanied with your LCD shutter eyeglasses for more information 39 4 Convenient Features On screen menu for 3D images Follow the steps to display the 3D menu 1 Press the MENU button The On screen menu will be displayed 2 Press the V button twice and then press the gt button The SETUP menu will be displayed C SOURCE GENERAL C7 KEYSTONE _ 0 WALL COLOR e ECO MODE OFF CLOSED CAPTION 4 OFF gt FX LANGUAGE ENGLISH 3 Press the button five times The 30 menu will be displayed VE280X VE280 COMPUTER VE281X VE281 VE282X V E282 wm COMPUTER HDMI 4 Press the V button to select a signal and press the ENTER button 5 Press the button to select ON The menu will disappear 40 4 Convenient Features Selecting input connected to a source of 3D images COMPUTER VE280X VE280 COMPUTER HDMI VE281X VE281 VE282X VE282 This function switches the 3D mode between ON and OFF for each 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 2 3D SIGNAL and make sure that SUPPO
65. paration of this user s manual however should you notice any questionable points errors or omissions please contact us 4 Notwithstanding article 3 NEC will not be responsible for any claims on loss of profit or other matters deemed to result from using the Projector Important Information Safety Cautions Precautions Please read this manual carefully before using your NEC projector and keep the manual handy for future reference CAUTION To turn off main power be sure to remove the plug from power outlet The power outlet socket should be installed as near to the equipment as possible and should be easily accessible CAUTION TO PREVENT SHOCK DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET Ay THERE ARE HIGH VOLTAGE COMPONENTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may be sufficient to cause electrical shock Therefore it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any part inside of the unit This symbol alerts the user that important information concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been provided The information should be read carefully to avoid problems WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE DO NOT USE THIS UNIT S PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD OR IN AN OUTLET UNLESS ALL THE PRONGS CAN BE FULLY INSERTED DOC Compliance Notice for Canada only This Class B digital apparatus meets
66. 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 Video Deep Color 8 10 12 bit LipSync Audio LPCM up to 2 ch sample rate 32 44 1 48 KHz sample bit 16 20 24 bit An image with higher or lower resolution than the projector s native resolution VE280X VE281X VE282X 1024 x 768 and VE280 VE281 VE282 800 x 600 will be displayed with scaling technology Mechanical Environmental Considerations WVE280X VE281X 22 VE280 VE281 VE282 10 2 W x 3 5 H x 9 7 D Dimensions 260 mm W x 89 5 mm H x 247 mm D not including protrusions Weight 11 23 6 Operational Temperatures 41 to 104 F 5 to 40 C ECO mode selected automatically at 95 F to 104 F 35 C to 40 20 to 80 humidity non condensing Storage Temperatures 14 to 122 F 10 to 50 C 20 to 80 humidity non condensing Operating altitude 0 to 3700m 12000 ft 1200 to 3700 m 4000 to 12000 feet Set FAN MODE UL C UL Approved UL 60950 1 CSA 60950 1 Meets DOC Canada Class B requirements Meets FCC Class B requirements Regulations Meets AS NZS CISPR 22 Class B Meets EMC Directive EN55022 EN55024 EN61000 3 2 EN61000 3 3 CE For additional information visit US http www necdisplay com Europe h
67. put value may drop slightly 3 Compliance with 15021118 200 Electrical 280 20 VE281X 21 VE282X VE282 1 x RGB Component D Sub 1511 x RGB Component D Sub 15 P 1 x HDMI 19 P HDCP Inputs P 1 x Video RCA 1 x Stereo supported 1 x Video RCA 1 x Stereo Mini Audio shared with Mini Audio COMPUTER VIDEO 16 7 million colors simultaneously Full color Analog VGA SVGA XGA WXGA SXGA SXGA UXGA 480i 480p 576i 576p 720p 1 080i HDMI VE281X VE282X VE281 VE282 VGA SVGA XGA WXGA SXGA 480 576 720 10801 1080 Compatible Signals 5 Video Bandwidth RGB 80 MHz Max 540 TV lines NTSC NTSC4 43 PAL PAL M PAL N PAL60 do 300 TV lines SECAM Scan Rate Horizontal 15 kHz to 100 kHz RGB 24 kHz or over Vertical 50 Hz to 85 Hz 120Hz signal available in 3D mode 2 7 1 2 A ECO MODE 261W 100 130V OFF 250W 200 240V 213W 100 130V MODE ON 566W 200 240V a STANDBY ISI BUDE NETWORK 2W STANDBY STANDBY 0 3 W 100 130V NORMAL 0 4 W 200 240V 70 4 5 7 Appendix 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 preventing 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
68. r later is available from Microsoft s web page Install the Microsoft NET Framework Version 2 0 or later on your computer NOTE e To install Virtual Remote Tool the Windows user account must have Administrator privilege Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP e Exit all running programs before installing Virtual Remote Tool If another program is running the installation may not be completed l Insert the accompanying NEC Projector CD ROM into your CD ROM drive The folders in NEC Projector CD ROM will be displayed If the folders are not displayed right click the CD DVD drive icon in Windows Computer or My Computer and select Open 2 Double click Software Virtual Remote Tool then 32bit or 64bit The VRT exe icon will be displayed 3 Double click the VRT exe icon The Installer will start and the Wizard screen will appear Vitun Remote Teal lnztalishield Wizerd t the InstaliShield wizard far Virtual Remote Tool 34 4 Convenient Features 4 Click Next END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT screen will be displayed Mal otun Remote Tool installshield Wiseed License Agreement Messe reed on long tere agreement carefully END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT PLEASE READ THIS SOFTWARE LICENSE CAREFULLY BEFORE COMPLETING THE IXSTALLATIOX PROCESS IT PROVIDES THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE CLICKING QN THE I accept the terma in the Doms agreeme
69. r of your family has a history of light sensitive seizures consult a doctor before viewing 3D images While viewing 3D images if you get sick such as nausea dizziness queasiness headache eyestrain blurry vision convulsions and numbness stop viewing them If symptoms still persist consult a doctor View 3D images from the front of the screen Viewing from an angle may cause fatigue or eyestrain About High Altitude mode e 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 page 57 e Using the projector at high altitudes or in low air pressure can shorten the life of components About Copyright of original projected pictures Please note that using this projector for the purpose of commercial gain or the attraction of public attention in a venue such as a coffee shop or hotel and employing compression or expansion of the screen image with the following functions may raise concern about the infringement of copyrights which are protected by copyright law ASPECT RATIO KEYSTONE Magnifying feature and other similar features Power management function The projector has power management functions To reduce power consumption the power management functions 1 and 2 are factory preset as shown below To control the projector from an external device use the on
70. ratio depending on its signal If this occurs select the appropriate aspect ratio from the following 4 3 displayed in 4 3 aspect ratio 16 9 displayed in 16 9 aspect ratio 15 9 The image is displayed in 15 9 aspect ratio 16 10 The image is displayed in 16 10 aspect ratio The image is stretched left and right Parts of the displayed image are cropped atthe left and right edges and therefore not visible The projector displays the current image in its true resolution when the incoming computer signal has a lower resolution than the projector s native resolution Example 1 When the incoming signal with the resolution of 800 x 600 is displayed on the VE280 VE281 VE282 Example 2 When the incoming signal with the resolution of 800 x 600 is displayed on the VE280X VE281 X VE282X e When non computer signal is displayed the NATIVE is not available e When you are displaying an RGB image with a higher resolution than the projector s native resolution such as SXGA the image will be displayed in the projector s native resolution XGA or SVGA even if NATIVE is selected Sample image when the appropriate aspect ratio is automatically determined Computer signal 15 9 Sample image when the appropriate aspect ratio is automatically determined NO Sample image when the aspect 1 ratio is automatically determined ON A NOTE To display a squeezed sign
71. rove 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 58 5 Using On Screen Menu OPTIONS 2 1 STANDBY MODE 4 NORMAL DIRECT POWER 4 OFF 4 AUTO POWER ON COMP 4 OFF 3 AUTO POWER OFF 4 OFF a DEFAULT SOURCE SELECT 4 LAST d Selecting Standby condition in STANDBY MODE The projector has two standby modes NORMAL and NETWORK STANDBY The NORMAL mode is the mode that allows you to put the projector in the normal condition which consumes less power than the NETWORK STANDBY mode The projector is preset for NORMAL mode at the factory NORMAL 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 NETWORK STANDBY Power indicator Orange light STATUS indicator Green light Important When NETWORK STANDBY is selected AUTO POWER OFF will turn grey in color and be disabled and 0 15 will be selected automatically NOTE When CONTROL PANEL LOCK or AUTO POWER ON COMP is turned on the STANDBY MODE setting is not available e power consumption in the standby mode will not be included
72. s 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 displayed each time the projector is turned on 1 Press the MENU button The menu will be displayed 2 Press the V button twice to select SETUP and press the gt button or the ENTER button to select GENERAL 3 Press the gt button four times to select OPTIONS 2 4 Press the V button five times to select DEFAULT SOURCE SELECT press the lt or gt button 5 Select a source as the default source 6 Press the EXIT button 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 19 O LAMP O STATUS O POWER VE280X VE280 COMPUTER VE281X VE281 VE282X VE282 COMPUTER 9 on OFF AUTO ADJ 9 COMPUTER 2 5 STANDBY MODE NORMAL DIRECT POWER ON E OFF AUTOPOWERON COMP OFF AUTO POWER OFF E OFF 5 DEFAULT SOURCE SELECT LAST gt 3 Projecting an Image Basic Operation Adjusting the Picture Size and Position Use the adjustable tilt foot the zoom le
73. s and closing the menu Doing so can cause loss of adjustments and settings 26 3 Projecting an Image Basic Operation After Use Preparation Make sure that the projector is turned off 1 Disconnect any other cables 2 Retract adjustable tilt foot if extended 27 4 Convenient Features Turning off the Image and Sound Press the AV MUTE button to turn off the image and sound for a short period of time Press again to restore the image and sound NOTE Even though the image is turned off the menu still remains on the screen Freezing a Picture Press the FREEZE button to freeze a picture Press again to resume motion NOTE The image is frozen but the original video is still playing back Enlarging a Picture You can enlarge the picture up to four times NOTE The maximum magnification may be less than four times depending on the signal or when WIDE ZOOM is selected for ASPECT RATIO To do so 1 Press the D ZOOM button to magnify the picture To move the magnified image use the A V l or button 2 Press the AV lt S button The area of the magnified image will be moved 3 Press the D ZOOM button Each time the D ZOOM button is pressed the image is reduced NOTE e he image will be enlarged or reduced at the center of the screen Displaying the menu will cancel the current magnification 28 AV MUTE FREEZE AV MUTE FREEZE
74. s enables you to control the projector using serial communication protocol If you are writing your own program typical PC control codes are on page 75 VE281X VE281 VE282X VE282 COMPUTER IN Component Input Connector Mini D Sub 15 Pin gt page 12 13 PC CONTROL Port D Sub 9 Pin page 75 Use this port to connect a PC or control system This enables you to control the projector using serial communication protocol If you are writing your own program typical PC control codes are on page 75 1 Introduction PC CONTROL 3 VIDEO IN Connector RCA page 14 4 AUDIO IN Mini Jack Stereo Mini page 12 13 3 4 14 2 VE281X VE281 only 6 VE282X VE282 only VIDEO IN Connector RCA page 14 AUDIO IN Mini Jack Stereo Mini page 12 13 14 5 HDMI IN Connector page 15 6 USB Port Type B Part Names of the Remote Control NAG mi CO and 5 4 n 9 Mo cb 11 S BBL 14 le 12 17 96 MENU Lack 7 CG 23 32 30 1 Infrared Transmitter page 8 2 POWER ON Button page 17 3 POWER OFF Button page 26 4 COMPUTER 1 Button page 19 5 COMPUTER 2 Button not available on this series of projectors 6 COMPUTER 3 Button not available on this series of projectors 7 AUTO ADJ Button page 25 8 VIDEO Button page 19 9 S VIDEO Button not available on thi
75. s series of projectors 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 Introduction HDMI Button page 19 not available on VE280X and VE280 VIEWER Button not available on this series of projectors NETWORK Button not available on this series of projectors USB DISPLAY Button not available on this series of projectors ID SET Button not available on this series of projectors Numeric Keypad Button CLEAR Button not available on this series of projectors FREEZE Button page 28 17 AV MUTE Button 18 19 page 28 MENU Button page 44 EXIT Button page 44 20 AV lt 1 gt Button page 32 44 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ENTER Button page 44 D ZOOM Button page 28 MOUSE L CLICK Button page 32 MOUSE R CLICK Button page 32 PAGE A V Button page 31 32 ECO Button page 29 KEYSTONE Button page 24 PICTURE Button page 47 48 VOL Button page 25 30 ASPECT Button 31 32 page 50 FOCUS ZOOM Button not available on this series of projectors HELP Button page 62 The PAGEA V MOUSE L CLICK and MOUSE R CLICK buttons work only when the optional remote mouse receiver NPO1MR is connected with your computer 7 1 Introduction Battery Installation 1 Press firmly and slide the battery 2 Install new batteries AAA En
76. sic Operation Turning off the Projector To turn off the projector 1 First press the 0 POWER button on the projector cabinet or the POWER OFF button on the remote control The POWER OFF ARE YOU SURE CARBON O O SAVINGS SESSION X XXX g CO2 message will appear O LAMP O STATUS O POWER J B 9 m zm D V c mi m 20 m POWER OFF ARE YOU SURE CARBON SAVINGS SESSION 3 030 g CO2 2 Secondly press the POWER button on the Standby projector cabinet or the ENTER button or the POWER OFF button on the remote control oe A N i LAMP The lamp will turn off and the projector will go into standby e lbs NIV mode When standby mode the POWER indicator will PNE POWER light orange and the STATUS indicator will light green when Steady green light Steady orange light NETWORK STANDBY is selected for STANDBY MODE 3 Finally unplug the power cord The POWER indicator will go out CAUTION Parts of the projector may become temporarily heated if the AC power supply is disconnected either during normal projector operation or during cooling fan operation Use caution when picking up the projector NOTE Do not turn off the power for 60 seconds immediately after turning it on and displaying an image Do not disconnect the AC power supply to the projector within 10 seconds of making adjustment or setting change
77. splay 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 laptops use Fn 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 this happen deactivate the notebook PC s LCD screen when the projector display is in use Each 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 Macint
78. sure 3 Slip the cover back over the cover off that you have the batteries polarity batteries until it snaps into place aligned correctly Do not mix different types of batteries or new and old batteries Remote Control Precautions Handle the remote control carefully e f the remote control gets wet wipe it dry immediately Avoid excessive heat and humidity Do not heat take apart or throw batteries into fire e f you will not be using the remote control for a long time remove the batteries e Ensure that you have the batteries polarity aligned correctly Do not use new and old batteries together or use different types of batteries together Dispose of used batteries according to your local regulations Operating Range for Wireless Remote Control 7 m 22 feet Remote control 00000 000 7 m 22 feet e The infrared signal operates by line of sight up to a distance of about 22 feet 7 and within a 60 degree angle of the remote sensor on the projector cabinet e The projector will not respond if there are objects between the remote control and the sensor or if strong light falls on the sensor Weak batteries will also prevent the remote control from properly operating the projector 2 Installation and Connections This section describes how to set up your projector and how to connect video and audio sources Your projector is simple to set up an
79. terisk indicates that the default setting varies depending on the signal 1 AUTO POWER OFF This item can be selected only when NORMAL is selected for STANDBY MODE 45 5 Using On Screen Menu Menu Descriptions amp Functions SOURCE VE280X VE280 VE281X VE281 VE282X VE282 COMPUTER COMPUTER e a 9 Selects the computer connected to your COMPUTER IN input connector NOTE When the component input signal is connected to the COMPUTER IN connector select COMPUTER The projector will determine if the input signal is RGB or component signal HDMI VE281X VE281 VE282X VE282 Selects the HDMI compatible equipment connected to your HDMI IN connector VIDEO Selects what is connected to your VIDEO input VCR DVD player or document camera NOTE A frame may freeze for a brief period of time when a video is played back in fast forward or fast rewind with a Video source 46 5 Using On Screen Menu Menu Descriptions amp Functions ADJUST PICTURE PRESET 4 PRESENTATION gt CONTRAST 4 8 082 2 BRIGHTNESS 4 8 082 SHARPNESS 4 320 COLOR E 82 HUE 4 8 gt GAMMA CORRECTION 4 DYNAMIC 9 DYNAMIC CONTRAST 4 OFF PRESET This function allows you to select optimized settings for your projected image There are six factory presets optimized for various types of images HIGH BRIGHT Recommended
80. the projector in the soft case by parcel delivery service or cargo shipment The projector inside the soft case could be damaged Select HIGH in Fan mode if you continue to use the projector for consecutive days From the menu select SETUP OPTIONS 1 FAN MODE HIGH Do not turn off the AC power for 60 seconds after the lamp is turned on and while the POWER indicator is blinking green Doing so could cause premature lamp failure 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 A Remote Control Precautions e Handle the remote control carefully e fthe remote control gets wet wipe it dry immediately Avoid excessive heat and humidity Do not heat take apart or throw batteries into fire e If you will not be using the remote control for a long time remove the batteries e Ensure that you have the batteries polarity aligned correctly Do not use new and old batteries together or use different types of batteries together Dispose of used batteries according to your local regulations Lamp Replacement To replace the lamp please contact your service dealer The lamp is not user replaceable parts and there is not an optional lamp Besuretoreplace the lamp when the message THE LAMP HAS REACHED THE END OF IT
81. the screen image Ensure that you have adequate ventilation around your projector so heat can dissipate Do not cover the vents on the side or the front of the projector 11 2 Installation and Connections Reflecting the Image Using a mirror to reflect your projector s image enables you to enjoy a much larger image when a smaller space is required Contact your NEC dealer if you need a mirror system If you re using a mirror system and your image is inverted use the MENU and AV lt P buttons on your remote control to correct the orientation page 56 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 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 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 ke
82. to select three modes for fan speed Auto mode High speed mode and High Altitude mode The built in fans automatically run at a variable speed according to the internal temperature 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 e When you wish to cool down the temperature inside the projector quickly select HIGH t is recommended that you select High speed mode if you use the projector non stop for consecutive days e Ifyou 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 12000 ft HIGH ALTITUDE for FAN MODE to 5 10 35 C 3000 m 10000 ft ECO MODE ON ONLY 3000 m 10000 ft HIGH ALTITUDE for FAN MODE to 5 to 40 C 2600 m 8500 ft ECO MODE ON ONLY 2600 m 8500 ft to 1200 m 4000 ft 1200 m 4000 ft to 0 HIGH ALTITUDE for FAN MODE 5 to 40 C 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 happens wait a couple minut
83. tton on the projector or the remote control Lamp life H ECO MODE __ OFF ON 4000 6000 e 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 62 SOURCE 1 RESOLUTION lt 1024x768 59Hz gt HORIZONTAL FREQUENCY lt 48 21 kHz gt VERTICAL FREQUENCY lt 59 81 Hz gt SYNC TYPE lt SEPARATE SYNC gt SYNC POLARITY lt H gt SCAN TYPE lt NON INTERLACE gt RESOLUTION HORIZONTAL FREQUENCY VERTICAL FREQUENCY SYNC TYPE SYNC POLARITY SCAN TYPE VERSION FIRMWARE lt 1 00 gt DATA lt 1 00 gt FIRMWARE Version DATA Version 5 Using On Screen Menu SOURCE 2 SIGNAL TYPE VIDEO TYPE BIT DEPTH VIDEO LEVEL 3D SIGNAL A A A I wY SIGNAL TYPE VIDEO TYPE BIT DEPTH VE281X VE281 VE282X VE282 VIDEO LEVEL VE281X VE281 VE282X VE282 3D SIGNAL OTHERS MODEL NO lt gt SERIAL NUMBER lt gt MODEL SERIAL NUMBER 63 5 Using On Screen Menu Menu Descriptions amp Functions RESET ALL DATA Returning to Factory Default RESET The RESET feature allows you to change adjustments and settings to the factory preset for a all source 5 except the following ALL DATA Reset all the adjustments and settings for all the signals to the factory preset Allitems can be r
84. ttp www nec display solutions 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 71 7 Appendix Cabinet Dimensions VE282X VE282 VE281X VE281 VE280X VE280 247 9 7 Lens center A 5 89 5 Lens center Unit mm inch 72 7 Appendix Pin Assignments of D Sub COMPUTER Input Connector Mini D Sub 15 Pin Connector Pin No RGB Signal Analog YCbCr Signal 1 Retr 2 Green or Sync on Green Y 3 Bue Cb Signal Level 4 Ground Video signal 0 7Vp p Analog 5 Ground J Sync signal TTL leve 6 RedGround 7 CrGround _ 7 Green Ground _ 8 Blue Ground CbGrund _ 9 No Connection 310 Sync Signal Ground 11 Connection J 712 Bidirectional DATA 808 712 Horizontal Sync or Composite Sye Vertical Sync 22 15 SS 73 7 Appendix Compatible Input Signal List Horizontal 15KHz to 100KHz RGB 24KHz or over Vertical 50Hz to 85Hz Analog RGB Component Signal pros Aspect Ratio VGA 640 x 480 4 3 iMac SVGA 800 x 600 4 3 iMac GA 1024 x 768 2 4 3 iMac WXGA 1280 x 768 HDTV 1080i 1920 x 1
85. u can skip it In this user s manual the drawings of the projector show an example of VE281X 1 Introduction Part Names of the Projector Front Top Zoom Lever page 22 Controls gt page 5 Focus Ring page 22 Remote Sensor gt page 8 Exhaust Vent Heated air is exhausted from here Intake Vent Lens Adjustable Tilt Foot page 21 Rear Terminal Panel gt page 6 Exhaust Vent AC Input Connect the supplied power 7 cord s three pin plug here and Noo lug the other end into an active vel outlet gt page 16 Spacer black rubber To fine adjust the height of the rear foot remove the spacer and rotate the rear foot to the desired height Built in Security Slot Monaural Speaker 7W Rear Foot gt page 21 This security slot supports the MicroSaver Security System 4 1 Introduction Top Features LAMP S O STATUS LOWER AUTO ADJ SOURCE n 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 POWER Button ON STAND BY 2 page 17 4 LAMP Indicator page 66 67 26 5 AUTO ADJ Button page 25 2 POWER Indicator page 16 17 26 67 6 SOURCE Button gt page 19 STATUS Indicator page 67 Terminal Panel Features VE280X VE280 AUDIO IN COMPUTER IN Component Input Connector Mini D Sub 15 Pin gt page 12 13 PC CONTROL Port D Sub 9 Pin page 75 Use this port to connect a PC or control system Thi
86. urb the still unchanged even though you press and hold the SOURCE infrared remote controls button for a minimum of 10 seconds Batteries are new and are not reversed in installation 76 In the space below please describe your problem detail 7 Appendix Information on application and environment where your projector is used Projector Model number Serial No Date of purchase Lamp operating time hours Eco Mode Information on input signal Horizontal synch frequency Vertical synch frequency synch polarity HL LJ VL HI 7 L Separate LI Composite 1 Sync on Green ioff On kHz synch type STATUS Indicator Steady light Flashing light Remote control model number LI Orange LI Green cycles Projector DVD player Signal cable NEC standard or other manufacturer s cable Model number Length inch m Distribution amplifier Model number owitcher Model number Adapter Model number 77 Installation environment Screen size screen type inch L_ White matte LI Beads L Polarization LJ Wide angle 1 High contrast Throw distance feet inch m Orientation Ceiling mount L Desktop Power outlet connection L Connected directly to wall outlet L Connected to power cord extender or other the number of connected equipment L Connected to a power cord reel or other the number of connected equipment Computer Manufacturer Model
87. ver 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 Adjusting the left and right tilt of an image Tilt foot page 21 Rear foot gt page 21 Finely adjusting the size of an image Zoom lever page 22 Adjusting the focus Focus ring page 22 20 3 Projecting an Image Basic Operation 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 Exhaust Vent 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 Adjustable Tilt Foot A 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 proj
88. y or steamy environment on a sheet of paper or cloth rugs or carpets e f you wish to have the projector installed on the ceiling Do not attempt to install the projector yourself The projector must be installed by qualified technicians in order to ensure proper operation and reduce the risk of bodily injury In addition the ceiling must be strong enough to support the projector and the installation must be in accordance with any local building codes Please consult your dealer for more information WARNING Do not cover the lens with any object while the projector is on Doing so can lead to melting of the object due to the heat emitted from the light output Do not place any objects which are easily affected by heat in front of the projector lens Doing so could lead to the object melting from the heat that is emitted from the light output A Noe Important Information Place the projector in a horizontal position The tilt angle of the projector should not exceed 5 degrees nor should the projector be installed in any way other than the desktop and ceiling mount otherwise lamp life could decrease dramatically Fire Shock Precautions Ensure that there is sufficient ventilation and that vents are unobstructed to prevent the build up of heat inside your projector Allow at least 4 inches 10cm of space between your projector and a wall Do not try to touch the exhaust vent on the fr
89. ys 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 VE280X VE280 VE281X VE281 VE282X VE282 VIDEO IN Uer Computer 2 Computer cable VGA mini D Sub 15 connector the projector It is recommended that you use a commercially available distribution amplifier if connecting a signal cable longer than the cable supplied Stereo mini plug audio cable not supplied Stereo mini plug audio cable not supplied qu 525 NOTE For older Macintosh use a commercially available pin adapter not supplied to connect to your 5 video 4 port HDMI cable not supplied Use High Speed Cable IBM VGA or Compatibles Notebook type or Macintosh Notebook type NOTE Before connecting an audio cable 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 e f 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 sign

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