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NEC NP60 User Manual

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Portable Projector
NP60/NP50/NP40
User's Manual
The projector's model name indicated on the projector's label is NP60, NP50,
NP40, NP60G, NP50G, and NP40G respectively.
All six models are referred to as NP60, NP50 and NP40 throughout the user's
manual except some of the specifi cations pages.

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  • Page 1 The projector's model name indicated on the projector's label is NP60, NP50, NP40, NP60G, NP50G, and NP40G respectively. All six models are referred to as NP60, NP50 and NP40 throughout the user's manual except some of the specifi cations pages.
  • Page 2 (3) Great care has been taken in the preparation of this user’s manual; however, should you notice any question- able 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.

  • Page 3: Safety Cautions

    Important Information Safety Cautions Precautions Please read this manual carefully before using your NEC NP60/NP50/NP40 projector and keep the manual handy for future reference. Your serial number is located on the bottom of your projector. Record it here: CAUTION To turn off main power, be sure to remove the plug from power outlet.
  • Page 4 The Federal Communications Commission does not allow any modifi cations or changes to the unit EXCEPT those specifi ed by NEC Corporation of America in this manual. Failure to comply with this government regula- tion could void your right to operate this equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 5 - Do not heat the power cable. - Do not handle the power plug with wet hands. • Turn off the projector, unplug the power cable and have the object removed by a qualifi ed NEC service person- nel under the following conditions: - When the power cable or plug is damaged or frayed.
  • Page 6 CAUTION: When removing the lamp from a ceiling-mounted projector, make sure that no one is under the projector. Glass fragments could fall if the lamp has been burned out.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Remote Control Precautions ... 8 Operating Range for Wireless Remote Control ... 8 2. Installation and Connections ➊ Setting Up the Screen and the Projector ... 9 Selecting a Location ... 9 Throw Distance and Screen Size ... 10 ➋ Making Connections ... 12 Connecting Your PC or Macintosh Computer ...
  • Page 8 ➊ Turning Off the Image ... 28 ➋ Freezing a Picture ... 28 ➌ Changing Lamp Mode ... 28 ➍ Preventing the Unauthorized Use of the Projector ... 28 ➎ Using the Optional Remote Mouse Receiver (NP01MR) ... 31 5. Using On-Screen Menu ➊...

  • Page 9: Important Information

    1. Introduction ➊ 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 Lens cap...

  • Page 10: ➋ Introduction To The Projector

    VCR, DVD player, document camera, or a laser disc player. 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* Do not attempt to mount the projector on a ceiling yourself.
  • Page 11 1. Introduction About this user's manual The fastest way to get started is to take your time and do everything right the fi rst 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 fi nd an overview.

  • Page 12: ➌ Part Names Of The Projector

    ➌ Part Names of the Projector Front/Top Zoom Lever (→ page 22) Lens Lens Cap Focus Sensor (→ page 22, 47) Adjustable Tilt Foot Button (→ page 21) Rear Terminal Panel (→ page 6) Ventilation (inlet) AC Input Connect the supplied power cable's three-pin plug here, and plug the other end into an active wall outlet.
  • Page 13 Bottom Rear Feet (→ page 21) Lamp Cover (→ page 48) Cooling Pump Cover (→ page 50) 1. Introduction...

  • Page 14: Top Features

    4. PC CONTROL Port (Mini DIN 8 Pin) (→ page 60) Use this port to connect a PC or control system. This enables you to control the projector using se- rial communication protocol. If you are writing your own program, typical PC control codes are on page 1.

  • Page 15: ➍ Part Names Of The Remote Control

    ❹ Part Names of the Remote Control 1. Infrared Transmitter (→ page 8) 2. POWER ON Button (→ page 16) 3. POWER OFF Button (→ page 27) 4. FOCUS (+) (–) Button (→ page 24) 5. PIC-MUTE Button (→ page 28) 6.

  • Page 16: Battery Installation

    • 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.

  • Page 17: Installation And Connections

    40" (1.0 m) measured diagonally when the projector is roughly 63 inches (1.6 m) from the wall or screen. The largest the image can be is 300" (7.6 m) when the projector is about 484 inches (12.3 m) from the wall or screen.

  • Page 18: Throw Distance And Screen Size

    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 Projector bottom Screen Size Diagonal Width Height wide - inch inch...
  • Page 19 WARNING * Installing your projector on the ceiling must be done by a qualifi ed 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.

  • Page 20: ➋ Making Connections

    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 + F3, while Dell laptops use Fn + F8 key combinations to toggle through external display selections.

  • Page 21: Connecting Your Dvd Player With Component Output

    Connecting Your DVD Player with Component Output COMPUTER IN Optional 15-pin - to - RCA (female) ×3 cable (ADP-CV1E) Component video RCA×3 cable (not supplied) Component NOTE: Refer to your DVD player's owner's manual for more information about your DVD player's video output requirements. PC CONTROL COMPUTER IN VIDEO IN...

  • Page 22: Connecting Your Vcr Or Laser Disc Player

    Connecting Your VCR or Laser Disc Player VIDEO IN S-Video cable (not supplied) Video cable (not supplied) VCR/ Laser disc player AUDIO OUT NOTE: Refer to your VCR or laser disc player owner's manual for more information about your equipment's video output require- ments.

  • Page 23: Connecting The Supplied Power Cable

    Connecting the Supplied Power Cable Connect the supplied power cable to the projector. First connect the supplied power cable's three-pin plug to the AC IN of the projector, and then connect the other plug of the supplied power cable in the wall outlet.

  • Page 24: Projecting An Image (Basic Operation)

    NOTE: Before turning on the projector, fi rst connect the supplied power cable's three-pin plug to the AC IN of the projector, and then connect the other plug of the supplied power cable in the wall outlet. Make sure that the projector is in its standby mode and the power indicator is glowing orange.

  • Page 25: Note On Startup Screen (Menu Language Select Screen)

    If you want, you can select the menu language later. (→ [Lan- guage] on page 41) NOTE: Immediately after turning on the projector, screen fl icker may occur. This is normal. Wait 3 to 5 minutes until the lamp lighting is stabilized.

  • Page 26: ➋ Selecting A Source

    TIP: Detecting the Signal Automatically Press and hold the SELECT ▶ button for a minimum of 2 seconds, the projector will search for the next available input source. Detecting the Signal Automatically Press and hold the SELECT ▶ button for a minimum of 2 seconds, the projector will search for the next available input source.
  • Page 27 Selecting Default Source You can set a source as the default source so that the default source will be displayed each time the projector is turned on. 1. S ele ct [S etup - Options] → [D efault Source Select] from the menu.

  • Page 28: ➌ Adjusting The Picture Size And Position

    ➌ Adjusting the Picture Size and Position Place your projector on a fl at level surface and ensure that the projector is square to the screen. Lift the front edge of the projector to center the image verti- cally. If the projected image does not appear square to the screen then use the Keystone feature for proper adjust- ment.
  • Page 29 CAUTION: Do not try to touch the ventilation outlet during Tilt Foot adjust- ment as it can become heated while the projector is turned on and during its cool down period after it is turned off. 2. Push up and hold the Adjustable Tilt Foot Button on the front of the projector to extend the adjustable tilt foot (maximum height).
  • Page 30 NOTE: Rotating the ZOOM lever will cause the focus to be ad- justed automatically. Auto Focus The focus sensor on the projector detects the distance to the screen and automatically adjusts the focus of an image. • The Auto Focus function will work when the following tasks are done:...
  • Page 31 Place the projector so that the lens surface is parallel to the screen. Also, adjust the height to keep the projector level by rotating the rear feet. TIP: To turn off the Auto Keystone function, from the menu select [Setup - General] → [Auto Keystone] and select [Off]. (→ page 41) Even when the menu setting for [Auto Keystone] is turned on, [Keystone] can be adjusted manually.

  • Page 32: ➍ Adjusting Focus Manually

    The focus adjustment screen will be closed if no button operation is made for 5 seconds. TIP: If the projector is placed within the effective focus range, press- ing and holding the FOCUS for a minimum of 2 seconds starts the Auto Focus function.

  • Page 33: ➎ Correcting Keystone Distortion Manually

    ➎ Correcting Keystone Distortion Manually You can also correct the vertical keystone distortion manually. NOTE: Manual keystone correction is not available when there is no signal received by any input. Adjust the keystone distortion manually in the following cases: • To fi ne tune Keystone correction even after performing the [Auto Keystone] adjustment •...

  • Page 34: ➏ Optimizing Rgb Picture Automatically

    • The next time the same source (same resolution, horizontal and vertical frequencies) is projected; the projector will call up from memory the stored values for the source. To clear the stored adjustment values, select the [Reset] → [Current Signal] or [All Data] from the menu to reset the adjust- •...

  • Page 35: ➐ Turning Off The Projector

    The projector has a feature called "Direct Power Off". This feature allows you to unplug the projector when project- ing an image. NOTE: Do not turn off the projector using the "Direct Power Off" function within 10 seconds of making adjustment or setting changes and closing the menu. Doing so can cause loss of adjustments and settings.

  • Page 36: Convenient Features

    ➍ Preventing the Unauthorized Use of the Projector A keyword can be set for your projector using the Menu to avoid operation by an unauthorized user. When a key- word is set, turning on the projector will display the Keyword input screen. Unless the correct keyword is entered, the projector cannot project an image.
  • Page 37 The Security function has been enabled. To turn on the projector when [Security] is enabled: When the Security function is enabled and the projector is turned on, the projector will display a blue back- ground. To display an image at this time, press the MENU button to display the Keyword input screen.
  • Page 38 To disable the Security function: 1. Press the MENU button. The menu will be displayed. 2. Select [Setup - Installation] → [Security] and press the ENTER button. The Off/On menu will be displayed. 3. Select [Off] and press the ENTER button. The Keyword confirmation screen will be displayed.

  • Page 39: ➎ Using The Optional Remote Mouse Receiver (Np01Mr)

    ➎ 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 presentations. Connecting the remote mouse receiver to your computer If you wish to use the remote mouse function, connect the mouse receiver and computer.
  • Page 40 4. Convenient Features 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 SELECT ▼▲◀▶ button. To drop the item, press the MOUSE L-CLICK (or R-CLICK) button.

  • Page 41: Using On-Screen Menu

    3. Press the ENTER button on the remote control or the projector cabinet to select a submenu or item. 4. Use the SELECT ▲▼ buttons on the remote control or the projector cabinet to select the item you want to adjust or set.
  • Page 42 5. Adjusting the level of a selected item or selecting an item. For Adjusting items (Slide bar) Slide bar ... Indicates settings or the direction of adjustment. • Use the SELECT ◀▶ buttons to adjust the item. For Selecting items (Solid triangle) Solid triangle ...

  • Page 43: ➋ Menu Elements

    ➋ Menu Elements Highlight Source Menu windows or dialog boxes typically have the following elements: Title ... Indicates the menu title. Highlight ... Indicates the selected menu or item. Source ... Indicates the currently selected source. Off timer remaining time ... Indicates the remaining countdown time when the Off Timer is preset. Solid triangle ...

  • Page 44: ➌ List Of Menu Items

    ➌ List of Menu Items Picture Preset Detail Settings Reference Gamma Correction Color Temperature White Peaking Contrast Brightness Sharpness Color Reset Image Options Aspect Ratio Cinema Position Position/Clock Horizontal Vertical Clock Phase Noise Reduction Telecine Setup General Auto Keystone Keystone Keystone Save Wall Color Lamp Mode...
  • Page 45 Information Usage Time Lamp Life Remaining Lamp Hours Used Source Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency Video Type Sync Type Sync Polarity Scan Type Version Product Serial Number Firmware Data Reset Current Signal All Data Clear Lamp Hours Item NTSC, NTSC3.58, NTSC4.43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL60, SECAM Separate Sync, Composite Sync, Sync on Green, Sync on Video Interlace, Non-Interlace Item...

  • Page 46: ➍ Menu Descriptions & Functions [Picture]

    ➍ Menu Descriptions & Functions [Picture] Preset When selecting user adjustable presetting (Preset), the submenu will be displayed. You can customize each gamma or color. To do so, fi rst select [Preset] and press the ENTER button, and then proceed with the following steps. Detail Settings Selecting Reference Setting [Reference] This option allows you to select one of fi ve user adjustable presettings.

  • Page 47: ➎ Menu Descriptions & Functions [Image Options]

    When 16:9 is selected from the source (i.e. DVD player), the following selections will dis- play: Native (RGB only): Turns off the scaling feature. The projector displays the current image in its true resolution. Brightness Sharpness Normal...
  • Page 48 Copyright 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 a [Aspect Ratio] setting may raise concern about the infringement of copyrights which are protected by copyright law.

  • Page 49: ➏ Menu Descriptions & Functions [Setup]

    Eco mode. Normal Mode ... This is the default setting (100% Brightness). Eco Mode ... Select this mode to increase the lamp life and reduce fan noise (NP60: approx. 80% Brightness, NP50/ NP40: approx. 90% Brightness).

  • Page 50: [Setup - Installation]

    [Setup - Installation] Selecting Projector Orientation [Orientation] This sets your image for your type of projection application. The options are: desktop front projection, ceiling rear projection, desktop rear projection, and ceiling front projection. Desktop front Desktop rear Selecting Communication Speed [Communication Speed] This feature sets the baud rate of the PC Control port (Mini DIN 8 Pin).
  • Page 51 Selecting Menu Display Time [Menu Display Time] This option allows you to select how long the projector waits after the last touch of a button to turn off the menu. The preset choices are “Manual”, “Auto 5 sec”, “Auto 15 sec”, and “Auto 45 sec”.

  • Page 52: [Setup - Options]

    You can set the projector to default to any one of its inputs each time the projector is turned on. Last ... Sets the projector to default to the previous or last active input each time the projector is turned on.

  • Page 53: ➐ Menu Descriptions & Functions [Information]

    Lamp Time bar indicator changes from 0% to 100 Hours and starts counting down. If the remaining lamp time reaches 0 hours, the projector will not turn on regardless of whether the lamp mode is set to Normal or Eco.

  • Page 54: ➑ Menu Descriptions & Functions [Reset]

    NOTE: Elapsed time of the lamp use will not be affected even when [Reset] is done from the menu. NOTE: The projector will turn off and go into standby mode after 2100 hours (up to 3100 hours in Eco mode) of service.

  • Page 55: Maintenance

    Keep fi nger prints off the focus sensor. Leaving fi nger prints in the focus sensor might cause poor focus or short auto focus range. ➋ Cleaning the Cabinet 1. Turn off the projector before cleaning. 2. Vacuum the ventilation inlet of the cabinet. V ID...

  • Page 56: ➌ Replacing The Lamp And The Cooling Pump

    Eco mode) of use, 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 NEC dealer for lamp replacement.
  • Page 57 4. Push the part as shown on the drawing and insert a new lamp housing until it is plugged into the socket. CAUTION Do not use a lamp other than the NEC replacement lamp NP03LP (NP60) or NP02LP (NP50/NP40). Order this from your NEC dealer.
  • Page 58 This completes the lamp replacement. Go on to the cooling pump replacement. To replace the cooling pump: 6. Remove the cooling pump. (1) Loosen the cooling pump cover screw until the screwdriver goes into a freewheeling condition. - The cooling pump cover screw is not removable. (2) Remove the cooling pump cover.
  • Page 59 9. Finally, select the menu → [Reset] → [Clear Lamp Hours] to reset the lamp usage hours. NOTE: When the lamp exceeds 2100 hours (up to 3100 hours in Eco mode) of service, the projector cannot turn on and the menu is not displayed.

  • Page 60: Appendix

    Steady light Green 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 cable after the cooling fans stop.
  • Page 61 Indicator is lit or blinking • See the POWER/STATUS/LAMP Indicator. (→ page 52) Cross color in RGB mode • Press the AUTO ADJ. button on the remote control (SELECT ◀ button on the projector cabinet). (→ page • Adjust the computer image manually with [Clock] and [Phase] in [Image Options] → [Position/Clock] in the menu.
  • Page 62 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 + F3, while Dell laptops use Fn + F8 key combinations to toggle through external display selections.

  • Page 63: ➋ Specifi Cations

    ➋ Specifi cations This section provides technical information about the NP60/NP50/NP40 projector's performance. Model Number Optical Resolution Lens Lamp Light Output** Contrast Ratio (full white: full black) Image Size (Diagonal) Projection Distance Projection Angle Electrical Inputs Video Compatibility Scan Rate...
  • Page 64 For information on our optional accessories, visit our website or see our brochure. The specifi cations are subject to change without notice. NP60: 285W in Lamp Normal mode, 240W in Lamp Eco mode, 6.0W in Standby mode NP50/NP40: 265W in Lamp Normal mode, 240W in Lamp Eco mode, 6.0W in Standby mode...

  • Page 65: ➌ Cabinet Dimensions

    7. Appendix ➌ Cabinet Dimensions S-VIDEO VIDEO COMPUTER CONTROL ON/STAND FOCUS ADJ. POWER SOURCE SELECT AUTO STATUS LAMP 79 (3.1") 246 (9.7") 73 (2.9") Lens center Lens center Unit: mm (inch)

  • Page 66: ➍ Pin Assignments Of D-Sub Computer Input Connector

    ➍ Pin Assignments of D-Sub COMPUTER Input Connector Mini D-Sub 15 Pin Connector Signal Level Video signal : 0.7Vp-p (Analog) Sync signal : TTL level Pin No. RGB Signal (Analog) Green or Sync on Green Blue Ground Ground Red Ground Green Ground Blue Ground No Connection...

  • Page 67: ➎ Compatible Input Signal List

    ➎ Compatible Input Signal List Horizontal: 15 kHz to 100 kHz (RGB: 24 kHz or over) Vertical: 50 Hz to 85 Hz Signal Resolution ( Dots ) NTSC PAL60 SECAM 640 × 480 VESA 640 × 480 640 × 480 640 ×...

  • Page 68: ➏ Pc Control Codes And Cable Connection

    NOTE: Depending on the equipment, a lower baud rate may be recommended for long cable runs. PC Control Connector (DIN-8P) To TxD of PC To RxD of PC NOTE : Pins 2, 3, 5 and 6 are used inside the projector. To GND of PC 7. Appendix...

  • Page 69: ➐ Troubleshooting Check List

    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 fi rst, then start the PC. Enabling your notebook PC’s signal output to the projector.
  • Page 70 □ Sync on Green STATUS Indicator: □ Orange □ Green Steady light Flashing light Remote control model number: Projector Signal cable NEC standard or other manufacturer’s cable? Model number: Length: Distribution amplifi er Model number: Switcher Model number: Adapter Model number:...

  • Page 71: ➑ Travelcare Guide

    Services offered with TravelCare This warranty allows customers to receive service on their product at the NEC and NEC-designated service stations in the countries listed herein when tem- porarily traveling internationally for business or pleasure.
  • Page 72 +886 2 8500 1420 Email Address: chenguanfu@nec.com.tw WEB Address: http://www.nec.com.tw (Regions Covered) Taiwan NEC Solutions Asia Pacifi c Pte. Ltd Address: 401 Commonwealth Drive, #07-02, Haw Par Technocentre, Singapore 149598 Telephone: +65 6 273 8333 Fax Line: +65 6 274 2226 Email Address: tehgh@rsc.ap.nec.com.sg...
  • Page 73 Date: TO: NEC or NEC's Authorized Service Station: (Company & Name with signature) Dear Sir (s), I would like to apply your TravelCare Service Program based on attached registration and qualifi cation sheet and agree with your following conditions, and also the Service fee will be charged to my credit card account, if I don't return the Loan units within the specifi ed period.
  • Page 74 10 days to the customer, excluding transport time. There may have a case, repair and return can't be done by NEC Authorized Service Station, because of shortage of spare parts due to same model is not sold in the territory.

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