NEC NP-VE281X manual

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    P or table Pr ojector VE280X/VE281X/VE282X/ VE280/VE281/VE282 User’ s Manual The VE 280X, VE282 X, VE 280 and VE 282 are not d istr ibute d in Nor t h Amer ica . Model No . : NP- VE28 0X, NP- VE281 X, NP-VE282X NP- VE28 0, NP- VE281 , NP- VE28 2[...]

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    V e r .1 / 0 7/ 1 2 • DLPisatr ademar kofT exasInstr ument s. • IBMisat radem arkorre gistere dtrade markofInter natio nalBus inessM achi nesCo rpo ration. • Mac intosh,M acOSXandPowerBo okaretr ademar ksofAp pleInc .,registere dintheU.S.a[...]

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    i 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?[...]

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    ii Important Information RF Interference (for USA only) WARNING The Federal Communications Commission does not allow any modications or changes to the unit EXCEPT thosespeciedbyNEC DisplaySolutionsofAmerica, Inc.inthismanual.Failure tocomplywiththis?[...]

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    iii Important Information Fire and Shock Precautions • Ensure that there is sufcient 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.[...]

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    iv Important Information - Iftheprojectordoesnotoperatenormallywhenyoufollowtheinstructionsdescribedinthisuser'smanual. - Iftheprojectorhasbeendroppedorthecabinethasbeendamaged. - Iftheprojectorexhibitsadistinctchangeinperformance,[...]

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    v 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viewi ng,be suretoread heal thcareprec aution sthat maybe foun din?[...]

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    vi Table of Contents Important Information ............................................................................................ i 1. Introduction .............................................. ............................................................. 1 What’sintheBox? .......................................................[...]

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    vii T able of Contents 4. Convenient Features .............................................. ........................................ 28 TurningofftheImageandSound ................................................................................. 28 FreezingaPicture .........................................................[...]

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    1 1. Introduction 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 (US: 7N080236) (Asia: 7N080022) (Brazil: 7N08[...]

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    2 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 enabl[...]

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    3 1. Introduction • 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?[...]

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    4 1. Introduction Part Names of the Projector Zoom Lever ( → page 22 ) Controls ( → page 5 ) Lens Built-in Security Slot ( )* Adjustable Tilt Foot ( → page 21 ) Remote Sensor ( → page 8 ) Front/Top AC Input Connect the supplied power cord's three-pin plug here, and plug the other end into an active wall outlet. ( → page 16 ) * This s[...]

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    5 1. Introduction Top Features 1. POWER Button (ON / STAND BY) ( ) ( →  page 17 , 26 ) 2. POWERIndicator( → page 16 , 17 , 26 , 67 ) 3. STATUSIndicator( → page 67 ) 4. LAMPIndicator( → page 66 , 67 ) 5. AUTOADJ.Button( → page 25 ) 6. SOURCEButt[...]

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    6 1. Introduction Terminal Panel Features 1. COMPUTER IN/ Component Input Connector (Mini D-Sub15Pin)( → page 12 , 13 ) 2. PCCONTROLPort(D-Sub9Pin)( → page 75 )  Use this port to connect a PC or control system. Thisenablesyoutocontrolt[...]

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    7 1. Introduction Part Names of the Remote Control 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. COMPUT[...]

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    8 1. Introduction 30° 30° 30° 30° OPEN Remote Control Precautions • Handletheremotecontrolcarefully. • Iftheremotecontrolgetswet,wipeitdryimmediately. • Avoidexcessiveheatandhumidity. • Donotheat,takeapart,orthrowbatteriesintore. • Ifyou[...]

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    9 1 3 2 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anduse.Butbeforeyougetstarted,youmustrst: Setting Up the Screen and the Projector Selecting a Location [...]

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    10 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 C D B Screen center Lens center Screen bottom 2.9"/73 mm Insta[...]

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    11 2. Installation and Connections WARNING * Installing your projector on theceiling mustbe done bya qualied technician. Contactyour NEC dealer formoreinformation. * Donotattempttoinstalltheprojectoryourself. • Only use your projector on a [...]

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    12 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 c[...]

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    13 2. Installation and Connections COMPUTER IN AUDIO IN NOTE:RefertoyourDVDplayer'sowner'smanualformoreinformationaboutyourDVDplayer'svideooutputrequirements. Connecting Your DVD Player with Component Output Useaudioequipmentforstereosound. Theprojector'sbui[...]

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    14 2. Installation and Connections VIDEO IN AUDIO IN Connecting Your VCR Useaudioequipmentforstereosound. Theprojector'sbuilt-inspeakerismonaural. Video cable (not supplied) VCR Audio equipment Audio cable (not supplied) NOTE:RefertoyourVCRowner'smanualformoreinformationabouty[...]

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    15 2. Installation and Connections HDMI IN 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[...]

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    16 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wa[...]

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    17 3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) Thissectiondescribeshowtoturnontheprojectorandtoprojectapictureontothescreen. Turning on the Projector 1. Press the (PO WER) button on the projector cabinet or the PO WER ON button on the remote control. The POWER indicator will turn to green and the project[...]

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    18 3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) Note on Startup screen (Menu Language Select screen) When yourst 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 ste[...]

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    19 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?[...]

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    20 3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) Adjusting the Picture Size and Position Usetheadjustabletiltfoot,thezoomleverorthefocusringtoadjustthepicturesizeandposition. In this chapter drawings and cables are omitted for clarity. Adjustingthethrowangle(theheightofanimage[...]

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    21 3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) 1 2 Adjustable Tilt Foot Exhaust Vent Adjust the Tilt Foot 1. Lift the front edge of the projector . CAUTION: Do not try to touch the Exhaust Vent during Tilt Foot adjustment as it can become heated while the projector is turned on and?[...]

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    22 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[...]

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    23 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: • TheKeystonecorrectioncancauseanimageto[...]

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    24 3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) Adjusting with the remote control 1. Press the KEYST ONE button. The Keystone bar will be displayed. 2. Use the or button to correct the ke ystone distor tion. Adjust so that the right and left sides are parallel. 3. Press the ENTER button. NOTE: • The maximum range of vertical keyston[...]

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    25 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f[...]

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    26 3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) Turning off the Projector To turn off the projector: 1. First, press the (POWER) button on the projector cabinet or the PO WER OFF button on the remote control. The [POWER OFF / ARE YOU SURE? /CARBON SAVINGS- SESSION X.XXX[g-CO2]] message will appear. 2 . Secondly , press the (PO WER) button on the projec[...]

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    27 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 e xtended.[...]

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    28 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 b[...]

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    29 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]. [ECOMODE] Description StatusofLAMPindicator [OFF] Thisisthedefaultsetting(100%?[...]

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    30 4. Convenient Features Checking Energy-Saving Effect [CARBON METER] This feature will show energy-saving effect in terms of CO 2  emission reduction (kg) when the projector’s [ECO MODE] issetto[ON].Thisfeatureiscalled[CARBONMETER]. There are two messages:[...]

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    31 4. Convenient Features 30˚ 30˚ Using the Optional Remote Mouse Receiver (NP01MR) 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prese[...]

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    32 4. Convenient Features Operating your computer’s mouse from the remote control Youcanoperateyourcomputer’smousefromtheremotecontrol. PAGE But ton : scrolls the viewing area of the window or to move to the previous or next slide in PowerPoint onyour?[...]

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    33 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he[...]

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    34 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Basi[...]

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    35 4. Convenient Features 4 Click “Next”. “END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT” screen will be displayed. Read “END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT” carefully. 5 If you a gree, c lick “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and then click “Next”. • Follow the instructions on the installer screens to complete the installation.[...]

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    36 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”privileg[...]

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    37 4. Convenient Features Step 3: Start Virtual Remote Tool Start using the shortcut icon • Double-c lick the shortcut icon on the Windows Desktop. Start from the Start menu • Clic k [Start] → [All Programs] or [Pr ograms] → [NEC Pr ojector User Supportware] → [Virtual Remote T ool] → [Virtual Remote T ool]. When Virtual Remote Tool sta[...]

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    38 4. Convenient Features Exiting Virtual Remote Tool 1 Click the Virtual Remote T ool icon on the T askbar . The pop-up menu will be displayed. 2 Click “Exit”. The Virtual Remote Tool will be closed. Viewing the help le of Virtual Remote Tool • Displaying the help le using the taskbar 1 Click the Virtual Remote T ool icon on the taskba[...]

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    39 4. Convenient Features Viewing 3D Images Theprojectorprovides3DimagestoauserwearingoptionalLCDshuttereyeglasses(NP02GL) CAUTION Health precautions Before viewing,be sureto readhealth careprecautions thatmay befound inthe user’smanual includedwith yo[...]

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    40 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 button twice, and then press the button. The [SETUP] menu will be displayed. 3. Press the button five times. The [3D] menu will be displayed [VE280X/VE280] [VE281X[...]

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    41 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conrmthatthesupported3Dsignalisaccepted,useeitherwayofthe?[...]

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    42 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[...]

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    43 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 contr ol to display the menu. 2. Press the b uttons on the remote control to displa y the submenu. 3. Press the ENTER or button on the remote control to highlight[...]

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    44 5. Using On-Screen Menu Menu Elements Menu windows or dialog boxes typically have the following elements: Highlight ����������������������������� Indicates the selected menu or item� Solid triangle ���������������������� Indicates further choi[...]

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    45 5. Using On-Screen Menu List of Menu Items Somemenuitemsarenotavailabledependingontheinputsource. MenuItem Default Options SOURCE COMPUTER * VIDEO * HDMI(VE281X/VE281/VE282X/VE282) * ADJUST PICTURE PRESET * HIGH-BRIGHT,PRESENTATION,VIDEO,MOVIE,GRAPHIC,sRGB CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS SHARPNESS COLOR HUE[...]

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    46 5. Using On-Screen Menu Menu Descriptions & Functions [SOURCE] [VE280X/VE280] [VE281X/VE281/VE282X/VE282] COMPUTER 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]. • Th[...]

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    47 5. Using On-Screen Menu Menu Descriptions & Functions [ADJUST] [PICTURE] [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 for use in a brightly[...]

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    48 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� [DYNA[...]

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    49 5. Using On-Screen Menu [IMAGE OPTIONS] Adjusting Clock and Phase [CLOCK/PHASE] ThisallowsyoutomanuallyadjustCLOCKandPHASE. CLOCK ������������������� Use this item to ne tune the computer image or to remove any vertical banding that might appear. This function adjusts the clock fre[...]

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    50 5. Using On-Screen Menu Adjusting Horizontal/Vertical Position [HORIZONTAL/VERTICAL] Adjuststheimagelocationhorizontallyandvertically. - Animagecanbedistortedduringtheadjustmentof[CLOCK]and[PHASE].Thisisnotamalfunction. - Your manualadjustments for [CLOCK], [P[...]

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    51 5. Using On-Screen Menu Options Function AUTO Theprojectorwill automaticallydeterminethe incomingsignaland displayitin itsaspect ratio. Theprojectormayerroneously determinetheaspectratio dependingonitssignal.If this occurs,selecttheappropriateaspect?[...]

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    52 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RATIO]) When[16:9],[15:9],or[16:10]isselectedin[ASPECTRATIO],the imageisdisplayedwithblackbordersonthetop and bottom. Youcan?[...]

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    53 5. Using On-Screen Menu Menu Descriptions & Functions [SETUP] [GENERAL] Correcting Vertical Keystone Distortion Manually [KEYSTONE] Youcancorrectverticaldistortionmanually.( → page 23 ) Using the Wall Color Correction [WALL COLOR] Thisfunctionallowsforquickadaptivecolorcorrectioninapplicat[...]

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    54 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 Description StatusofLAMPindicator OFF[...]

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    55 5. Using On-Screen Menu [MENU] Turning On / Off Eco Message [ECO MESSAGE] Thisoptionturnsonoroffthefollowingmessageswhentheprojectoristurnedon. The Eco Message prompts the userto save energy. When [OFF] is selected for [ECO MODE], you will get a[...]

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    56 5. Using On-Screen Menu [INSTALLATION] [VE280X/VE280/VE281X/VE281] [VE282X/VE282] Selecting Projector Orientation [ORIENTATION] This reorients your imagefor your typeof projection.The optionsare: desktopfront projection,ceiling rearprojection, desktoprearprojection,andceilingfr[...]

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    57 5. Using On-Screen Menu [OPTIONS(1)] [VE280X/VE280] [VE281X/VE281/VE282X/VE282] Selecting Fan Mode [FAN MODE] Thisoptionallowsyoutoselectthreemodesforfanspeed:Automode,Highspeedmode,andHighAltitudemode. AUTO ��������������������� The built-in fans [...]

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    58 5. Using On-Screen Menu Enabling or Disabling WXGA Mode [WXGA MODE] Selecting[ON]willgiveprioritytoaWXGA(1280x768)signalinrecognizinganinputsignal. When[WXGAMODE]issetto[ON],anXGA(1024x768)signalmaynotberecognized.Inthiscase,select[OFF][...]

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    59 5. Using On-Screen Menu [OPTIONS(2)] Selecting Power-saving in [STANDBY MODE] Theprojectorhastwostandbymodes:[NORMAL]and[POWER-SAVING]. The POWER-SAVING mode is the mode that allows you to put the projector in the power-saving condition which consumeslesspower[...]

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    60 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?[...]

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    61 5. Using On-Screen Menu [3D] [VE280X/VE280] [VE281X/VE281/VE282X/VE282] Selecting input connected to a source of 3D images [COMPUTER] (VE280X/VE280)/[COMPUTER/HDMI] (VE281X/VE281/VE282X/VE282) [3D] Thisfunctionswitchesthe3DmodebetweenONandOFFforeachinput. ON �����������������?[...]

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    62 5. Using On-Screen Menu Menu Descriptions & Functions [INFO.] Displays the status of the current signal and lamp usage. This item has ve pages. The information included is as follows: TIP:PressingtheHELPbuttonontheremotecontrolwillshowthe[INFO.[...]

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    63 5. Using On-Screen Menu [SOURCE (1)] [RESOLUTION] [HORIZONTALFREQUENCY] [VERTICALFREQUENCY] [SYNCTYPE] [SYNCPOLARITY] [SCANTYPE] [VERSION] [FIRMWARE]Version [DATA]Version [SOURCE (2)] [SIGNALTYPE] [VIDEOTYPE] [BITDEPTH](VE281X/VE281/VE282X/VE282) [VIDEOLEVEL](VE281X/VE281/VE282X/VE282) [3DSIGNAL] [OTHERS[...]

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    64 5. Using On-Screen Menu Menu Descriptions & Functions [RESET] Returning to Factory Default [RESET] TheRESETfeatureallowsyoutochangeadjustmentsand settingstothefactorypresetfora(all)source(s)except thefollowing: [ALLDATA] Resetalltheadjustmentsandsettingsfor?[...]

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    65 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. T urn off the projector before c leaning. 2. Clean the cabinet periodically with a damp cloth. If heavil[...]

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    66 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 optim[...]

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    67 7. Appendix Troubleshooting Thissectionhelpsyouresolveproblemsyoumayencounterwhilesettinguporusingtheprojector. Indicator Messages Power Indicator Indicator Condition Projector Condition Note Off The power cord is unplugged� – Blinking light Green 0�5 sec On, 0�5 sec Off The projector is getti[...]

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    68 7. Appendix Common Problems & Solutions ( → “Power/Status/LampIndicator”onpage 67 .) Problem Check These Items Doesnotturnon orshutdown • Check that the power cord is plugged in and that the power button on the projector cabinet or the remote[...]

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    69 7. Appendix If there is no picture, or the picture is not displayed correctly. • PoweronprocessfortheprojectorandthePC.  Besure to connect theprojector and notebookPC while theprojector is in standbymode and beforeturning on thepowertothenoteb[...]

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    70 7. Appendix Specications This section provides technical information about the VE280X/VE281X/VE282X/VE280/VE281/VE282 projector's performance. Optical VE280X VE281X VE282X VE280 VE281 VE282 ProjectionSystem SingleDLP ® chip(0.55”,aspect4:3) Resolution* 1 1024×768pixels(XGA) 800[...]

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    71 7. Appendix * 4  HDMI™(DeepColor,LipSync)withHDCP  WhatisHDCP/HDCPtechnology?  HDCP is an acronym for High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection. High bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP)is a systemfor preventing illegalcopying of vid[...]

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    72 7. Appendix 260(1 0.2) 75(3.0) 247(9.7) 89.5 (3.5) 72.9 (2.9) Cabinet Dimensions Lens center Lens center Unit:mm(inch) VE282X/VE282 VE281X/VE281 VE280X/VE280[...]

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    73 7. Appendix Mini D-Sub 15 Pin Connector Pin Assignments of D-Sub COMPUTER Input Connector SignalLevel Videosignal:0.7Vp-p(Analog) Syncsignal:TTLlevel 5 14 23 10 11 12 13 14 15 69 78 Pin No. RGB Signal (Analog) YCbCr Signal  1 Red Cr  2 GreenorSynconGreen Y  3 Blue Cb  4 Grou[...]

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    74 7. Appendix Compatible Input Signal List Horizontal:15KHzto100KHz(RGB:24KHzorover) Vertical:50Hzto85Hz Analog RGB Signal Resolution ( dots ) AspectRatio RefreshRate (Hz) VGA 640 × 480 4:3 60/72/75/85/ iMac SVGA 800 × 600 * 1 4:3 56/60/72/75/85/ iMac XGA 1024 × 768 * 2 4:3 60/70/75/85/ iMac WXGA 1280 ?[...]

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    75 7. Appendix NOTE: Contact your local dealer for a full list of the PC Control Codes if needed. Cable Connection CommunicationProtocol Baud rate ����������������������������������������� 38400 bps Data length ������������������[...]

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    76 7. Appendix No image is displayed from your PC or video equipment to the projector� Still no image even though you connect the projector to the PC rst, then start the PC. Enabling your notebook PC’s signal output to the projector� • A combination of function keys will enable/disable the external display� Usually, the combination of [...]

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    77 7. Appendix In the space below please describe your problem in detail. Information on application and environment where your projector is used Projector Model number: Serial No�: Date of purchase: Lamp operating time (hours): Eco Mode: Off On Information on input signal: Horizontal synch frequency [ ] kHz Vertical synch frequency [ ] Hz Synch [...]

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    78 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 [...]

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