Portable Projector
VE280X/VE281X/VE282X/
VE280/VE281/VE282
User’s Manual
The VE280X, VE282X, VE280 and VE282 are not distributed in North America.
Model No.:
NP-VE280X, NP-VE281X, NP-VE282X
NP-VE280, NP-VE281, NP-VE282
Ver.1/07/12
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NOTES
(1) Thecontentsofthisuser’smanualmaynotbereprintedinpartorwholewithoutpermission.
(2)Thecontentsofthisuser’smanualaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
(3)Greatcarehasbeentakeninthepreparationofthisuser’smanual;however,shouldyounoticeanyquestionable
points,errorsoromissions,pleasecontactus.
(4) Notwithstandingarticle(3),NECwillnotberesponsibleforanyclaimsonlossofprotorothermattersdeemed
toresultfromusingtheProjector.
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Important Information
Safety Cautions
Precautions
PleasereadthismanualcarefullybeforeusingyourNECprojectorandkeepthemanualhandyforfuturereference.
CAUTION
Toturnoffmainpower,besuretoremovetheplugfrompoweroutlet.
Thepoweroutletsocketshouldbeinstalledasneartotheequipmentaspossible,andshouldbeeasily
accessible.
CAUTION
TOPREVENTSHOCK,DONOTOPENTHECABINET.
THEREAREHIGH-VOLTAGECOMPONENTSINSIDE.
REFERSERVICINGTOQUALIFIEDSERVICEPERSONNEL.
Thissymbolwarnstheuserthatuninsulatedvoltagewithintheunitmaybesufcienttocauseelectrical
shock.Therefore,itisdangeroustomakeanykindofcontactwithanypartinsideoftheunit.
Thissymbolalertstheuserthatimportantinformationconcerningtheoperationandmaintenanceofthis
unithasbeenprovided.
Theinformationshouldbereadcarefullytoavoidproblems.
WARNING: TOPREVENTFIREORSHOCK,DONOTEXPOSETHISUNITTORAINORMOISTURE.
DONOTUSETHISUNIT’SPLUGWITHANEXTENSIONCORDORINANOUTLETUNLESSALLTHEPRONGS
CANBEFULLYINSERTED.
DOC Compliance Notice (for Canada only)
ThisClassBdigitalapparatusmeetsallrequirementsoftheCanadianInterference-CausingEquipmentRegulations.
WARNING TO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS:
Handlingthecablessuppliedwiththisproductwillexposeyoutolead,achemicalknowntotheStateofCalifornia
tocausebirthdefectsorotherreproductiveharm.WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
EU-widelegislationasimplementedineachMemberStaterequiresthatusedelectricalandelectronic
productscarryingthemark(left)mustbedisposedofseparatelyfrom normalhouseholdwaste. This
includesprojectorsandtheirelectricalaccessoriesorlamps.Whenyoudisposeofsuchproducts,please
followtheguidanceofyourlocalauthorityand/orasktheshopwhereyoupurchasedtheproduct.
Aftercollectingtheusedproducts,theyarereusedandrecycledinaproperway.Thiseffortwillhelpus
reducethewastesaswellasthenegativeimpactsuchasmercurycontainedinalamptothehuman
healthandtheenvironmentattheminimumlevel.
ThemarkontheelectricalandelectronicproductsonlyappliestothecurrentEuropeanUnionMember
States.
Disposing of your used product
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Important Information
RF Interference (for USA only)
WARNING
TheFederalCommunicationsCommissiondoesnotallow any modications or changestotheunitEXCEPT
thosespeciedbyNECDisplaySolutionsofAmerica,Inc.inthismanual.Failuretocomplywiththisgovernment
regulationcouldvoidyourrighttooperatethisequipment.Thisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomply
withthelimitsforaClassBdigitaldevice,pursuanttoPart15oftheFCCRules.Theselimitsaredesignedto
providereasonableprotectionagainstharmfulinterferenceinaresidentialinstallation.Thisequipmentgenerates,
uses,andcanradiateradiofrequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalledandusedinaccordancewiththeinstructions,
maycauseharmfulinterferencetoradiocommunications.However,thereisnoguaranteethatinterferencewill
notoccurinaparticularinstallation.
Ifthisequipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferencetoradioortelevisionreception,whichcanbedeterminedby
turningtheequipmentoffandon,theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrecttheinterferencebyoneormoreofthe
followingmeasures:
•Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
•Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.
•Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthattowhichthereceiverisconnected.
•Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.
Important Safeguards
Thesesafetyinstructionsaretoensurethelonglifeofyourprojectorandtopreventreandshock.Pleasereadthem
carefullyandheedallwarnings.
Installation
• Donotplacetheprojectorinthefollowingconditions:
- on an unstable cart, stand, or table.
-nearwater,baths,ordamprooms.
-indirectsunlight,nearheaters,orheatradiatingappliances.
-inadusty,smokyorsteamyenvironment.
-onasheetofpaperorcloth,rugsorcarpets.
• Ifyouwishtohavetheprojectorinstalledontheceiling:
-Donotattempttoinstalltheprojectoryourself.
-Theprojectormustbeinstalledbyqualiedtechniciansinordertoensureproperoperationandreducetherisk
ofbodilyinjury.
-Inaddition,theceilingmustbestrongenoughtosupporttheprojectorandtheinstallationmustbeinaccordance
withanylocalbuildingcodes.
-Pleaseconsultyourdealerformoreinformation.
WARNING
•Donotcoverthelenswithanyobjectwhiletheprojectorison.Doingsocanleadtomeltingoftheobjectdue
totheheatemittedfromthelightoutput.
•Donotplaceanyobjects,whichareeasilyaffectedbyheat,infrontoftheprojectorlens.Doingsocouldlead
totheobjectmeltingfromtheheatthatisemittedfromthelightoutput.
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Important Information
Fire and Shock Precautions
• Ensurethatthereissufcientventilationandthatventsareunobstructedtopreventthebuild-upofheatinside
yourprojector.Allowatleast4inches(10cm)ofspacebetweenyourprojectorandawall.
• Donottrytotouchtheexhaustventonthefrontsideasitcanbecomeheatedwhiletheprojectoristurnedonand
immediatelyaftertheprojectoristurnedoff.
• Preventforeignobjectssuchaspaperclipsandbitsofpaperfromfallingintoyourprojector.Donotattemptto
retrieveanyobjectsthatmightfallintoyourprojector.Donotinsertanymetalobjectssuchasawireorscrewdriver
intoyourprojector.Ifsomethingshouldfallintoyourprojector,disconnectitimmediatelyandhavetheobject
removedbyaqualiedservicepersonnel.
• Donotplaceanyobjectsontopoftheprojector.
• Donottouchthepowerplugduringathunderstorm.Doingsocancauseelectricalshockorre.
• Theprojectorisdesignedtooperateonapowersupplyof100-240VAC50/60Hz.Ensurethatyourpowersupply
tsthisrequirementbeforeattemptingtouseyourprojector.
• Donotlookintothelenswhiletheprojectorison.Seriousdamagetoyoureyescouldresult.
• Keepanyitemssuchasmagnifyingglassoutofthelightpathoftheprojector.Thelightbeingprojectedfromthe
lensisextensive,thereforeanykindofabnormalobjectsthatcanredirectlightcomingoutofthelens,cancause
unpredictableoutcomesuchasreorinjurytotheeyes.
• Donotplaceanyobjects,whichareeasilyaffectedbyheat,infrontofaprojectorexhaustvent.
Doingsocouldleadtotheobjectmeltingorgettingyourhandsburnedfromtheheatthatisemittedfromthe
exhaust.
• Handlethepowercordcarefully.Adamagedorfrayedpowercordcancauseelectricshockorre.
- Donotuseanypowercordsthanthesuppliedone.
- Donotbendortugthepowercordexcessively.
- Donotplacethepowercordundertheprojector,oranyheavyobject.
- Donotcoverthepowercordwithothersoftmaterialssuchasrugs.
- Donotheatthepowercord.
- Donothandlethepowerplugwithwethands.
• Turnofftheprojector,unplugthepowercordandhavetheprojectorservicedbyaqualiedservicepersonnel
underthefollowingconditions:
- Whenthepowercordorplugisdamagedorfrayed.
- Ifliquidhasbeenspilledintotheprojector,orifithasbeenexposedtorainorwater.
5˚
Place the projector in a horizontal position
Thetiltangleoftheprojectorshouldnotexceed5degrees,norshouldtheprojectorbeinstalledinanywayotherthan
thedesktopandceilingmount,otherwiselamplifecoulddecreasedramatically.
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Important Information
- Iftheprojectordoesnotoperatenormallywhenyoufollowtheinstructionsdescribedinthisuser'smanual.
- Iftheprojectorhasbeendroppedorthecabinethasbeendamaged.
- Iftheprojectorexhibitsadistinctchangeinperformance,indicatinganeedforservice.
• Disconnectthepowercordandanyothercablesbeforecarryingtheprojector.
• Turnofftheprojectorandunplugthepowercordbeforecleaningthecabinet.
• Turnofftheprojectorandunplugthepowercordiftheprojectorisnottobeusedforanextendedperiodoftime.
CAUTION
• Donotusethetilt-footforpurposesotherthanoriginallyintended.Misusessuchasusingthetiltfoottocarryor
hang(fromthewallorceiling)theprojectorcancausedamagetotheprojector.
• Donotsendtheprojectorinthesoftcasebyparceldeliveryserviceorcargoshipment.Theprojectorinsidethe
softcasecouldbedamaged.
• Select[HIGH]inFanmodeifyoucontinuetousetheprojectorforconsecutivedays.(Fromthemenu,select
[SETUP]→[OPTIONS(1)]→ [FANMODE]→[HIGH].)
• DonotturnofftheACpowerfor60secondsafterthelampisturnedonandwhilethePOWERindicatorisblinking
green.
Doingsocouldcauseprematurelampfailure.
• PartsoftheprojectormaybecometemporarilyheatediftheprojectoristurnedoffwiththePOWERbuttonorif
theACpowersupplyisdisconnectedduringnormalprojectoroperation.
Usecautionwhenpickinguptheprojector.
Remote Control Precautions
• Handletheremotecontrolcarefully.
• Iftheremotecontrolgetswet,wipeitdryimmediately.
• Avoidexcessiveheatandhumidity.
• Donotheat,takeapart,orthrowbatteriesintore.
• Ifyouwillnotbeusingtheremotecontrolforalongtime,removethebatteries.
• Ensurethatyouhavethebatteries'polarity(+/–)alignedcorrectly.
• Donotusenewandoldbatteriestogether,orusedifferenttypesofbatteriestogether.
• Disposeofusedbatteriesaccordingtoyourlocalregulations.
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.
• Be sure to replace the lamp when the message [THE LAMP HAS REACHED THE END OF ITS 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
Theprojectorhasahigh-pressuremercurylampasalightsource.
Alamphasacharacteristicthatitsbrightnessgraduallydecreaseswithage.Alsorepeatedlyturningthelampon
andoffwillincreasethepossibilityofitslowerbrightness.
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Important Information
Note for US Residents
Thelampinthisproductcontainsmercury.PleasedisposeaccordingtoLocal,StateorFederal
Laws.
Health precautions to users viewing 3D images
Beforeviewing,besuretoreadhealthcareprecautionsthatmaybefoundintheuser’smanualincludedwithyour
LCDshuttereyeglassesoryour3DcompatiblecontentsuchasDVDs,videogames,computer'svideolesand
thelike.
Toavoidanyadversesymptoms,heedthefollowing:
- DonotuseLCDshuttereyeglassesforviewinganymaterialotherthan3Dimages.
- Allowadistanceof2m/7feetorgreaterbetweenthescreenandauser.Viewing3Dimagesfromtooclosea
distancecanstrainyoureyes.
- Avoidviewing3Dimagesforaprolongedperiodoftime.Takeabreakof15minutesorlongeraftereveryhour
ofviewing.
- Ifyouoranymemberofyourfamilyhasahistoryoflight-sensitiveseizures,consultadoctorbeforeviewing3D
images.
- Whileviewing3Dimages,ifyougetsicksuchasnausea,dizziness,queasiness,headache,eyestrain,blurry
vision,convulsions,andnumbness,stopviewingthem.Ifsymptomsstillpersist,consultadoctor.
- View3Dimagesfromthefrontofthescreen.Viewingfromananglemaycausefatigueoreyestrain.
About High Altitude mode
• Ifyouusetheprojectorataltitudesapproximately1200meters/4000feetorhigher,youarerecommendedtoset
[FANMODE]to[HIGHALTITUDE].Failuretodosomaycausetheprojectortooverheat,resultinginmalfunction.
(→page57)
• Usingtheprojectorathighaltitudesorinlowairpressurecanshortenthelifeofcomponents.
About Copyright of original projected pictures:
Pleasenotethatusingthisprojectorforthepurposeofcommercialgainortheattractionofpublicattentioninavenue
suchasacoffeeshoporhotelandemployingcompressionorexpansionofthescreenimagewiththefollowing
functionsmayraiseconcernabouttheinfringementofcopyrightswhichareprotectedbycopyrightlaw.
[ASPECTRATIO],[KEYSTONE],Magnifyingfeatureandothersimilarfeatures.
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Table of Contents
Important Information ............................................................................................ i
1. Introduction ...........................................................................................................1
What’sintheBox? ..........................................................................................................1
IntroductiontotheProjector ...........................................................................................2
CongratulationsonYourPurchaseoftheProjector .................................................2
Featuresyou'llenjoy: ................................................................................................2
Aboutthisuser'smanual ...........................................................................................3
PartNamesoftheProjector ...........................................................................................4
Front/Top ..................................................................................................................4
Rear ..........................................................................................................................4
TopFeatures ............................................................................................................5
TerminalPanelFeatures ..........................................................................................6
PartNamesoftheRemoteControl ................................................................................7
BatteryInstallation ....................................................................................................8
RemoteControlPrecautions .....................................................................................8
OperatingRangeforWirelessRemoteControl ........................................................8
2. Installation and Connections ......................................................................9
SettingUptheScreenandtheProjector ........................................................................9
SelectingaLocation ................................................................................................9
ThrowDistanceandScreenSize ...........................................................................10
MakingConnections .....................................................................................................12
ConnectingYourPCorMacintoshComputer .........................................................12
ConnectingYourDVDPlayerwithComponentOutput ..........................................13
ConnectingYourVCR ............................................................................................14
ConnectingHDMIInput(VE281X/VE281/VE282X/VE282only) ............................15
ConnectingtheSuppliedPowerCord .....................................................................16
3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) ...............................................17
TurningontheProjector ...............................................................................................17
NoteonStartupscreen(MenuLanguageSelectscreen) .......................................18
SelectingaSource .......................................................................................................19
Selectingthecomputerorvideosource .................................................................19
AdjustingthePictureSizeandPosition ........................................................................20
AdjusttheTiltFoot ..................................................................................................21
Zoom .......................................................................................................................22
Focus ......................................................................................................................22
CorrectingKeystoneDistortion .....................................................................................23
CorrectingKeystoneDistortion ...............................................................................23
Adjustingwiththeremotecontrol ............................................................................24
OptimizingComputerSignalAutomatically ..................................................................25
AdjustingtheImageUsingAutoAdjust ..................................................................25
TurningUporDownVolume ........................................................................................25
TurningofftheProjector ...............................................................................................26
AfterUse .......................................................................................................................27
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4. Convenient Features ......................................................................................28
TurningofftheImageandSound .................................................................................28
FreezingaPicture ........................................................................................................28
EnlargingaPicture .......................................................................................................28
ChangingEcoMode .....................................................................................................29
CheckingEnergy-SavingEffect[CARBONMETER] ....................................................30
UsingtheOptionalRemoteMouseReceiver(NP01MR) .............................................31
UsingtheComputerCable(VGA)toOperatetheProjector(VirtualRemoteTool) ......33
Viewing3DImages .......................................................................................................39
5. Using On-Screen Menu .................................................................................43
UsingtheMenus ...........................................................................................................43
Menu Elements .............................................................................................................44
ListofMenuItems ........................................................................................................45
MenuDescriptions&Functions[SOURCE] .................................................................46
MenuDescriptions&Functions[ADJUST] ...................................................................47
MenuDescriptions&Functions[SETUP] .....................................................................53
MenuDescriptions&Functions[INFO.] .......................................................................62
MenuDescriptions&Functions[RESET] .....................................................................64
6. Maintenance .......................................................................................................65
CleaningtheCabinetandtheLens ..............................................................................65
ReplacingtheLamp ......................................................................................................66
7. Appendix................................................................................................................67
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................67
IndicatorMessages .................................................................................................67
Specications ...............................................................................................................70
CabinetDimensions .....................................................................................................72
PinAssignmentsofD-SubCOMPUTERInputConnector ...........................................73
MiniD-Sub15PinConnector .................................................................................73
CompatibleInputSignalList .........................................................................................74
PCControlCodesandCableConnection ....................................................................75
PCControlCodes ...................................................................................................75
CableConnection ...................................................................................................75
PCControlConnector(D-SUB9P) .........................................................................75
TroubleshootingCheckList ..........................................................................................76
REGISTERYOURPROJECTOR!(forresidentsintheUnitedStates,Canada,
andMexico) ............................................................................................................78
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1. Introduction
What’s in the Box?
Makesureyourboxcontainseverythinglisted.Ifanypiecesaremissing,contactyourdealer.
Pleasesavetheoriginalboxandpackingmaterialsifyoueverneedtoshipyourprojector.
Projector
Power cord
(US: 7N080236)
(Asia: 7N080022)
(Brazil: 7N080520)
Computer cable (VGA)
(7N520073)
NEC Projector CD-ROM
User’s manual
(7N951841)
For North America only
Limitedwarranty
Quick Setup Guide (7N8N3101)
Important Information (7N8N3091)
Remote control
(7N900924)
Batteries (AAAx2)
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1. Introduction
Introduction to the Projector
Thissectionintroducesyoutoyournewprojectoranddescribesthefeaturesandcontrols.
Congratulations on Your Purchase of the Projector
ThisDLP
®
projectorisoneoftheverybestprojectorsavailabletoday.Theprojectorenablesyoutoprojectprecise
imagesupto300inches(measureddiagonally)fromyourPCorMacintoshcomputer(desktopornotebook),VCR,
DVDplayerordocumentcamera.
Youcanusetheprojectoronatabletoporcart,youcanusetheprojectortoprojectimagesfrombehindthescreen,
andtheprojectorcanbepermanentlymountedonaceiling*1.Theremotecontrolcanbeusedwirelessly.
*1Donotattempttomounttheprojectoronaceilingyourself.
Theprojectormustbeinstalledbyqualiedtechniciansinordertoensureproperoperationandreducetheriskofbodilyinjury.
Inaddition,theceilingmustbestrongenoughtosupporttheprojectorandtheinstallationmustbeinaccordancewithany
localbuildingcodes.Pleaseconsultyourdealerformoreinformation.
Features you'll enjoy:
• Quick start & Quick Power Off
7secondsafterturningonthepower,theprojectorisreadytodisplayPCorvideoimages.
Theprojectorcanbeputawayimmediatelyaftertheprojectorispowereddown.Nocooldownperiodisrequired
aftertheprojectoristurnedofffromtheremotecontrolorcabinetcontrolpanel.
• Direct Power Off
Theprojectorhasafeaturecalled“DirectPowerOff”.Thisfeatureallowstheprojectortobeturnedoff(evenwhen
projectinganimage)bydisconnectingtheACpowersupply.
ToturnofftheACpowersupplywhentheprojectorispoweredon,useapowerstripequippedwithaswitchand
abreaker.
• Less than 0.4W in standby condition with energy saving technology
Selecting[POWER-SAVING]for[STANDBYMODE]fromthemenucanputtheprojectorinpower-savingmode
thatconsumesonly0.3W(100-130VAC)/0.4W(200-240VAC).
• Carbon Meter
Thisfeaturewillshowenergy-savingeffectintermsofCO
2
emissionreduction(kg)whentheprojector’s[ECO
MODE]issetto[ON].
TheamountofCO
2
emissionreductionwillbedisplayedintheconrmationmessageatthetimeofpower-offand
intheINFOoftheon-screenmenu.
• 7W built-in speaker for an integrated audio solution
Powerful7wattspeakerprovidesvolumeneedforlargerooms.
• HDMI input port provides digital signal (VE281X/VE282X/VE281/VE282 only)
TheHDMIinputprovidesHDCPcompatibledigitalsignals.TheHDMIinputalsosupportsaudiosignal.
• DLP
®
projector with high resolution and high brightness
Highresolutiondisplay-uptoUXGAcompatible,XGA(VE280X/VE281X/VE282X)/SVGA(VE280/VE281/VE282)
nativeresolution.
• AUTO POWER ON and AUTO POWER OFF features
TheDIRECTPOWERON,AUTOPOWERON(COMP.),andAUTOPOWEROFFfeatureseliminatetheneedto
alwaysusethePOWERbuttonontheremotecontrolorprojectorcabinet.
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1. Introduction
• Preventing unauthorized use of the projector
Enhancedsmartsecuritysettingsforcabinetcontrolpanellock,securityslottohelppreventunauthorizedaccess,
adjustmentsandtheftdeterrence.
• 3D images supported
Theprojectorprovides3DimagestoauserwearingoptionalDLP
®
LinkLCDshuttereyeglasses,NP02GL
About this user's manual
Thefastestwaytogetstartedistotakeyourtimeanddoeverythingrightthersttime.Takeafewminutesnowto
reviewtheuser'smanual.Thismaysaveyoutimelateron.Atthebeginningofeachsectionofthemanualyou'llnd
anoverview.Ifthesectiondoesn'tapply,youcanskipit.
Inthisuser'smanualthedrawingsoftheprojectorshowanexampleofVE281X.
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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 security slot supports the MicroSaver ® Security System.
Terminal Panel
(→ page 6)
Rear
Exhaust Vent
Heated air is
exhausted from here.
Exhaust Vent
Focus Ring
(→ page 22)
Intake Vent
Monaural Speaker (7W)
Rear Foot
(→ page 21)
Spacer (black rubber)
To ne-adjust the height of the rear
foot, remove the spacer and rotate
the rear foot to the desired height.
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1. Introduction
Terminal Panel Features
1. COMPUTERIN/ComponentInputConnector(Mini
D-Sub15Pin)(→page12, 13)
2. PCCONTROLPort(D-Sub9Pin)(→page75)
Usethis port to connect aPC or control system.
Thisenablesyoutocontroltheprojectorusingserial
communicationprotocol.Ifyouarewritingyourown
program,typicalPCcontrolcodesareonpage75.
1. COMPUTERIN/ComponentInputConnector(Mini
D-Sub15Pin)(→page12, 13)
2. PCCONTROLPort(D-Sub9Pin)(→page75)
Usethis port to connect aPC or control system.
Thisenablesyoutocontroltheprojectorusingserial
communicationprotocol.Ifyouarewritingyourown
program,typicalPCcontrolcodesareonpage75.
3. VIDEOINConnector(RCA)(→page14)
4. AUDIOINMiniJack(StereoMini)(→page12, 13,
14)
3. VIDEOINConnector(RCA)(→page14)
4. AUDIOINMiniJack(StereoMini)(→page12, 13,
14)
5. HDMIINConnector(→page15)
6. USBPort(TypeB)
VE280X/VE280
VE281X/VE281
VE282X/VE282
1
1
2
2
(VE281X/VE281only)
4
4
3
3
5
6
(VE282X/VE282only)
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1. Introduction
Part Names of the Remote Control
1. InfraredTransmitter
(→page8)
2. POWERONButton
(→page17)
3. POWEROFFButton
(→page26)
4. COMPUTER1Button
(→page19)
5. COMPUTER2Button
(notavailableonthisseriesofprojectors.)
6. COMPUTER3Button
(notavailableonthisseriesofprojectors.)
7. AUTOADJ.Button
(→page25)
8. VIDEOButton
(→page19)
9. S-VIDEOButton
(notavailableonthisseriesofprojectors.)
10.HDMIButton
(→page19)
(notavailableonVE280XandVE280.)
11.VIEWERButton
(notavailableonthisseriesofprojectors)
12.NETWORKButton
(notavailableonthisseriesofprojectors)
13.USBDISPLAYButton
(notavailableonthisseriesofprojectors)
14.IDSETButton
(notavailableonthisseriesofprojectors.)
15.NumericKeypadButton/CLEARButton
(notavailableonthisseriesofprojectors.)
16.FREEZEButton
(→page28)
17.AV-MUTEButton
(→page28)
18.MENUButton
(→page44)
19.EXITButton(→page44)
20. Button(→page32, 44)
21.ENTERButton(→page44)
22.D-ZOOM(+)(–)Button
(→page28)
23.MOUSEL-CLICKButton*
(→page32)
24.MOUSER-CLICKButton*
(→page32)
25.PAGE Button*
(→page31, 32)
26.ECOButton(→page29)
27.KEYSTONEButton
(→page24)
28.PICTUREButton
(→page47, 48)
29.VOL.(+)(–)Button
(→page25)
30.ASPECTButton
(→page50)
31.FOCUS/ZOOMButton
(notavailableonthisseriesofprojectors)
32.HELPButton
(→page62)
* ThePAGE ,MOUSEL-CLICKandMOUSER-CLICKbuttonsworkonlywhentheoptionalremotemousereceiver
(NP01MR)isconnectedwithyourcomputer.
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5
6
1
2
10
15
16
14
17
9
4
8
13
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30
31
19
20
25
27
28
24
18
23
22
21
26
32
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1. Introduction
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30°
30°
30°
OPEN
Remote Control Precautions
• Handletheremotecontrolcarefully.
• Iftheremotecontrolgetswet,wipeitdryimmediately.
• Avoidexcessiveheatandhumidity.
• Donotheat,takeapart,orthrowbatteriesintore.
• Ifyouwillnotbeusingtheremotecontrolforalongtime,removethebatteries.
• Ensurethatyouhavethebatteries’polarity(+/−)alignedcorrectly.
• Donotusenewandoldbatteriestogether,orusedifferenttypesofbatteriestogether.
• Disposeofusedbatteriesaccordingtoyourlocalregulations.
Operating Range for Wireless Remote Control
1
Pressrmlyandslidethebattery
coveroff.
2
Installnewbatteries(AAA).Ensure
thatyouhavethebatteries’polarity
(+/−)alignedcorrectly.
• Theinfraredsignaloperatesbyline-of-sightuptoadistanceofabout22feet/7mandwithina60-degreeangleof
theremotesensorontheprojectorcabinet.
• Theprojectorwillnotrespondifthereareobjectsbetweentheremotecontrolandthesensor,orifstronglightfalls
onthesensor.Weakbatterieswillalsopreventtheremotecontrolfromproperlyoperatingtheprojector.
Battery Installation
7 m/22 feet
7 m/22 feet
Remote control
Remote sensor on projector cabinet
OPEN
3
Slipthe cover back over the
batteriesuntilitsnapsintoplace.
Donot mix different typesof
batteriesornewandoldbatteries.
Remote control
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2. Installation and Connections
Thissectiondescribeshowtosetupyourprojectorandhowtoconnectvideoandaudiosources.
Yourprojectorissimpletosetupanduse.Butbeforeyougetstarted,youmustrst:
Setting Up the Screen and the Projector
Selecting a Location
Thefurtheryourprojectorisfromthescreenorwall,thelargertheimage.Theminimumsizetheimagecanbeis30"
(0.76m)measureddiagonallywhentheprojectorisroughly49inches(1.3m)fromthewallorscreen.Thelargest
theimagecanbeis300"(7.6m)whentheprojectorisabout493inches(12.5m)fromthewallorscreen.Usethe
chartbelowasaroughguide.
1 Setupascreenandtheprojector.
2 Connect your computer or video
equipmenttotheprojector.Seepages
12, 13, 14, 15, 16.
3
Connectthesuppliedpowercord.See
page16.
NOTE: Ensure that the power cord and any other
cables are disconnected before moving the
projector.
NOTE:
• The distances are indicated by intermediate values between tele and wide. Use as a rule of thumb.
• The Zoom lever adjusts the image size up to +/-5%
• For more details on throw distance, see next page.
To the wall outlet.
300"
240"
200"
180"
150"
120"
100"
60"
40
"
80"
30
"
1.7m/65.5"
2.5m/98.5"
3.3m/131.5"
4.2m/164"
5.0m/197"
6.3/246"
7.5m/295.5"
8.3m/328"
10.0m/394"
12.5m/492.5"
Distance(Unit:m/inch)
Lenscenter
ScreenSize(diagonal:inch)
ScreenSize(Unit:cm/inch)
609.6(W) x 457.2(H) / 240(W) x 180(H)
487.7(W) x 365.8(H) / 192(W) x 144(H)
406.4(W) x 304.8(H) / 160(W) x 120(H)
365.8(W) x 274.3(H) / 144(W) x 108(H)
304.8(W) x 228.6(H) / 120(W) x 90(H)
243.8(W) 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)
81.3(W) x 1.0(H) / 32(W) x 24(H)
1.3m/49"
61.0(W) x 45.7(H) / 24(W) x 18(H)
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Throw Distance and Screen Size
Thefollowingshowstheproperrelativepositionsoftheprojectorandscreen.Refertothetabletodeterminethe
positionofinstallation.
Distance Chart
C
D
B
Screen center
Lens center
Screen bottom
2.9"/73 mm
Installation surface
Screen Size
B
C
D(WIDE)
a
Diagonal Width Height Wide - Tele Wide - Tele
inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm - inch mm inch mm degree - degree
30 762 24 610 18 457 12 297 46 1180 - 52 1320 3 69 14.0 - 12.7
40 1016 32 813 24 610 16 396 62 1573 - 69 1760 4 91 14.0 - 12.7
60 1524 48 1219 36 914 23 594 93 2360 - 104 2640 5 137 14.0 - 12.7
70 1778 56 1422 42 1067 27 693 108 2753 - 121 3080 6 160 14.0 - 12.7
80 2032 64 1626 48 1219 31 792 124 3147 - 139 3520 7 183 14.0 - 12.7
90 2286 72 1829 54 1372 35 891 139 3540 - 156
3960 8 206 14.0 - 12.7
100 2540 80 2032 60 1524 39 990 155 3933 - 173 4400 9 228 14.0 - 12.7
120 3048 96 2438 72 1829 47 1188 186 4720 - 208 5280 11 274 14.0 - 12.7
150 3810 120 3048 90 2286 58 1486 232 5900 - 260 6600 13 343 14.0 - 12.7
180 4572 144 3658 108 2743 70 1783 279 7080 - 312 7920 16 411 14.0 - 12.7
200 5080 160 4064 120 3048 78 1981 310 7867 - 346 8800 18 457 14.0 - 12.7
240 6096 192 4877 144 3658 94 2377 372 9440 - 416 10560 22 548 14.0 - 12.7
270 6858 216 5486 162 4115 105 2674 418 10620 - 468 11880 24 617 14.0 - 12.7
300 7620
240 6096 180 4572 117 2971 465 11800 - 520 13200 27 685 14.0 - 12.7
B=Verticaldistancebetweenlenscenterandscreencenter
C=Throwdistance
D=Verticaldistancebetweenlenscenterandbottomofscreen(topofscreenforceilingapplication)
a=Throwangle
NOTE: The values in the tables are design values and may vary.
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WARNING
* Installingyourprojectorontheceilingmustbedone
byaqualiedtechnician.ContactyourNECdealer
formoreinformation.
* Donotattempttoinstalltheprojectoryourself.
• Onlyuseyourprojectoronasolid,levelsurface.If
theprojectorfallstotheground,youcanbeinjured
andtheprojectorseverelydamaged.
• Donotusetheprojectorwheretemperaturesvary
greatly.Theprojectormustbeusedattemperatures
between41˚F(5˚C)and104˚F(40˚C).([ECOMODE]
issetautomaticallyto[ON]at95°Fto104°F/35°Cto
40°C.)
• Donot expose the projector to moisture, dust, or
smoke.Thiswillharmthescreenimage.
• Ensurethatyouhaveadequateventilationaround
yourprojectorsoheatcandissipate.Donotcover
theventsonthesideorthefrontoftheprojector.
Reecting the Image
Usingamirrortoreectyourprojector'simageenables
youtoenjoyamuchlargerimagewhenasmallerspace
isrequired.ContactyourNECdealerifyouneedamirror
system.Ifyou'reusingamirrorsystemandyourimage
isinverted,usetheMENUand buttonsonyour
remote control to correct the orientation. (→page56)
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