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Portable Projector

VE280X/VE281X/VE282X/VE280/VE281/VE282User’s Manual

The VE280X, VE282X, VE280 and VE282 are not distributed in North America.Model No.:NP-VE280X, NP-VE281X, NP-VE282XNP-VE280, NP-VE281, NP-VE282

Ver.1/07/12

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NOTES

(1) Thecontentsofthisuser’smanualmaynotbereprintedinpartorwholewithoutpermission.

(2)Thecontentsofthisuser’smanualaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.

(3)Greatcarehasbeentakeninthepreparationofthisuser’smanual;however,shouldyounoticeanyquestionablepoints,errorsoromissions,pleasecontactus.

(4)Notwithstandingarticle(3),NECwillnotberesponsibleforanyclaimsonlossofprofitorothermattersdeemedtoresultfromusingtheProjector.

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Important InformationSafety CautionsPrecautionsPleasereadthismanualcarefullybeforeusingyourNECprojectorandkeepthemanualhandyforfuturereference.

CAUTIONToturnoffmainpower,besuretoremovetheplugfrompoweroutlet.Thepoweroutletsocketshouldbeinstalledasneartotheequipmentaspossible,andshouldbeeasilyaccessible.

CAUTIONTOPREVENTSHOCK,DONOTOPENTHECABINET.THEREAREHIGH-VOLTAGECOMPONENTSINSIDE.REFERSERVICINGTOQUALIFIEDSERVICEPERSONNEL.

Thissymbolwarnstheuserthatuninsulatedvoltagewithintheunitmaybesufficienttocauseelectricalshock.Therefore,itisdangeroustomakeanykindofcontactwithanypartinsideoftheunit.

Thissymbolalertstheuserthatimportantinformationconcerningtheoperationandmaintenanceofthisunithasbeenprovided.Theinformationshouldbereadcarefullytoavoidproblems.

WARNING: TOPREVENTFIREORSHOCK,DONOTEXPOSETHISUNITTORAINORMOISTURE.DONOTUSETHISUNIT’SPLUGWITHANEXTENSIONCORDORINANOUTLETUNLESSALLTHEPRONGSCANBEFULLYINSERTED.

DOC Compliance Notice (for Canada only)ThisClassBdigitalapparatusmeetsallrequirementsoftheCanadianInterference-CausingEquipmentRegulations.

WARNING TO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS:Handlingthecablessuppliedwiththisproductwillexposeyoutolead,achemicalknowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausebirthdefectsorotherreproductiveharm.WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.

EU-widelegislationasimplementedineachMemberStaterequiresthatusedelectricalandelectronicproductscarrying themark (left)mustbedisposedofseparately fromnormalhouseholdwaste.Thisincludesprojectorsandtheirelectricalaccessoriesorlamps.Whenyoudisposeofsuchproducts,pleasefollowtheguidanceofyourlocalauthorityand/orasktheshopwhereyoupurchasedtheproduct.Aftercollectingtheusedproducts,theyarereusedandrecycledinaproperway.Thiseffortwillhelpusreducethewastesaswellasthenegativeimpactsuchasmercurycontainedinalamptothehumanhealthandtheenvironmentattheminimumlevel.ThemarkontheelectricalandelectronicproductsonlyappliestothecurrentEuropeanUnionMemberStates.

Disposing of your used product

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Important Information

RF Interference (for USA only)

WARNINGTheFederalCommunicationsCommissiondoesnot allowanymodificationsor changes to theunitEXCEPTthosespecifiedbyNECDisplaySolutionsofAmerica,Inc.inthismanual.Failuretocomplywiththisgovernmentregulationcouldvoidyourrighttooperatethisequipment.ThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsforaClassBdigitaldevice,pursuanttoPart15oftheFCCRules.Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainstharmfulinterferenceinaresidentialinstallation.Thisequipmentgenerates,uses,andcanradiateradiofrequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalledandusedinaccordancewiththeinstructions,maycauseharmfulinterferencetoradiocommunications.However,thereisnoguaranteethatinterferencewillnotoccurinaparticularinstallation.Ifthisequipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferencetoradioortelevisionreception,whichcanbedeterminedbyturningtheequipmentoffandon,theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrecttheinterferencebyoneormoreofthefollowingmeasures:

•Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.

•Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.•Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthattowhichthereceiverisconnected.•Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.

Important SafeguardsThesesafetyinstructionsaretoensurethelonglifeofyourprojectorandtopreventfireandshock.Pleasereadthemcarefullyandheedallwarnings.

Installation• Donotplacetheprojectorinthefollowingconditions:

- on an unstable cart, stand, or table. -nearwater,baths,ordamprooms.-indirectsunlight,nearheaters,orheatradiatingappliances.-inadusty,smokyorsteamyenvironment.-onasheetofpaperorcloth,rugsorcarpets.

• Ifyouwishtohavetheprojectorinstalledontheceiling:-Donotattempttoinstalltheprojectoryourself.-Theprojectormustbeinstalledbyqualifiedtechniciansinordertoensureproperoperationandreducetheriskofbodilyinjury.

-Inaddition,theceilingmustbestrongenoughtosupporttheprojectorandtheinstallationmustbeinaccordancewithanylocalbuildingcodes.

-Pleaseconsultyourdealerformoreinformation.

WARNING•Donotcoverthelenswithanyobjectwhiletheprojectorison.Doingsocanleadtomeltingoftheobjectduetotheheatemittedfromthelightoutput.

•Donotplaceanyobjects,whichareeasilyaffectedbyheat,infrontoftheprojectorlens.Doingsocouldleadtotheobjectmeltingfromtheheatthatisemittedfromthelightoutput.

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Fire and Shock Precautions • Ensurethatthereissufficientventilationandthatventsareunobstructedtopreventthebuild-upofheatinside

yourprojector.Allowatleast4inches(10cm)ofspacebetweenyourprojectorandawall.

• Donottrytotouchtheexhaustventonthefrontsideasitcanbecomeheatedwhiletheprojectoristurnedonandimmediatelyaftertheprojectoristurnedoff.

• Preventforeignobjectssuchaspaperclipsandbitsofpaperfromfallingintoyourprojector.Donotattempttoretrieveanyobjectsthatmightfallintoyourprojector.Donotinsertanymetalobjectssuchasawireorscrewdriverintoyourprojector. Ifsomethingshould fall intoyourprojector,disconnect it immediatelyandhave theobjectremovedbyaqualifiedservicepersonnel.

• Donotplaceanyobjectsontopoftheprojector.

• Donottouchthepowerplugduringathunderstorm.Doingsocancauseelectricalshockorfire.

• Theprojectorisdesignedtooperateonapowersupplyof100-240VAC50/60Hz.Ensurethatyourpowersupplyfitsthisrequirementbeforeattemptingtouseyourprojector.

• Donotlookintothelenswhiletheprojectorison.Seriousdamagetoyoureyescouldresult.

• Keepanyitemssuchasmagnifyingglassoutofthelightpathoftheprojector.Thelightbeingprojectedfromthelensisextensive,thereforeanykindofabnormalobjectsthatcanredirectlightcomingoutofthelens,cancauseunpredictableoutcomesuchasfireorinjurytotheeyes.

• Donotplaceanyobjects,whichareeasilyaffectedbyheat,infrontofaprojectorexhaustvent.

Doingsocouldleadtotheobjectmeltingorgettingyourhandsburnedfromtheheatthat isemittedfromtheexhaust.

• Handlethepowercordcarefully.Adamagedorfrayedpowercordcancauseelectricshockorfire.- Donotuseanypowercordsthanthesuppliedone.- Donotbendortugthepowercordexcessively.- Donotplacethepowercordundertheprojector,oranyheavyobject.- Donotcoverthepowercordwithothersoftmaterialssuchasrugs.- Donotheatthepowercord.- Donothandlethepowerplugwithwethands.

• Turnofftheprojector,unplugthepowercordandhavetheprojectorservicedbyaqualifiedservicepersonnelunderthefollowingconditions:- Whenthepowercordorplugisdamagedorfrayed.- Ifliquidhasbeenspilledintotheprojector,orifithasbeenexposedtorainorwater.

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Place the projector in a horizontal positionThetiltangleoftheprojectorshouldnotexceed5degrees,norshouldtheprojectorbeinstalledinanywayotherthanthedesktopandceilingmount,otherwiselamplifecoulddecreasedramatically.

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- Iftheprojectordoesnotoperatenormallywhenyoufollowtheinstructionsdescribedinthisuser'smanual.- Iftheprojectorhasbeendroppedorthecabinethasbeendamaged.- Iftheprojectorexhibitsadistinctchangeinperformance,indicatinganeedforservice.

• Disconnectthepowercordandanyothercablesbeforecarryingtheprojector.

• Turnofftheprojectorandunplugthepowercordbeforecleaningthecabinet.

• Turnofftheprojectorandunplugthepowercordiftheprojectorisnottobeusedforanextendedperiodoftime.

CAUTION• Donotusethetilt-footforpurposesotherthanoriginallyintended.Misusessuchasusingthetiltfoottocarryorhang(fromthewallorceiling)theprojectorcancausedamagetotheprojector.

• Donotsendtheprojectorinthesoftcasebyparceldeliveryserviceorcargoshipment.Theprojectorinsidethesoftcasecouldbedamaged.

• Select[HIGH]inFanmodeifyoucontinuetousetheprojectorforconsecutivedays.(Fromthemenu,select[SETUP]→[OPTIONS(1)]→ [FANMODE]→[HIGH].)

• DonotturnofftheACpowerfor60secondsafterthelampisturnedonandwhilethePOWERindicatorisblinkinggreen.

Doingsocouldcauseprematurelampfailure.• PartsoftheprojectormaybecometemporarilyheatediftheprojectoristurnedoffwiththePOWERbuttonoriftheACpowersupplyisdisconnectedduringnormalprojectoroperation.

Usecautionwhenpickinguptheprojector.

Remote Control Precautions• Handletheremotecontrolcarefully.

• Iftheremotecontrolgetswet,wipeitdryimmediately.

• Avoidexcessiveheatandhumidity.

• Donotheat,takeapart,orthrowbatteriesintofire.

• 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 CharacteristicTheprojectorhasahigh-pressuremercurylampasalightsource.Alamphasacharacteristicthatitsbrightnessgraduallydecreaseswithage.Alsorepeatedlyturningthelamponandoffwillincreasethepossibilityofitslowerbrightness.

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Note for US ResidentsThelampinthisproductcontainsmercury.PleasedisposeaccordingtoLocal,StateorFederalLaws.

Health precautions to users viewing 3D imagesBeforeviewing,besuretoreadhealthcareprecautionsthatmaybefoundintheuser’smanualincludedwithyourLCDshuttereyeglassesoryour3DcompatiblecontentsuchasDVDs,videogames,computer'svideofilesandthelike.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:Pleasenotethatusingthisprojectorforthepurposeofcommercialgainortheattractionofpublicattentioninavenuesuchasacoffeeshoporhotelandemployingcompressionorexpansionof thescreen imagewith the followingfunctionsmayraiseconcernabouttheinfringementofcopyrightswhichareprotectedbycopyrightlaw.[ASPECTRATIO],[KEYSTONE],Magnifyingfeatureandothersimilarfeatures.

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Table of Contents

Important Information ............................................................................................i

1. Introduction ...........................................................................................................1What’sintheBox? ..........................................................................................................1IntroductiontotheProjector ...........................................................................................2

CongratulationsonYourPurchaseoftheProjector .................................................2Featuresyou'llenjoy: ................................................................................................2Aboutthisuser'smanual ...........................................................................................3

PartNamesoftheProjector ...........................................................................................4Front/Top ..................................................................................................................4Rear ..........................................................................................................................4TopFeatures ............................................................................................................5TerminalPanelFeatures ..........................................................................................6

PartNamesoftheRemoteControl ................................................................................7BatteryInstallation ....................................................................................................8RemoteControlPrecautions .....................................................................................8OperatingRangeforWirelessRemoteControl ........................................................8

2. Installation and Connections ......................................................................9SettingUptheScreenandtheProjector ........................................................................9

SelectingaLocation ................................................................................................9ThrowDistanceandScreenSize ...........................................................................10

MakingConnections .....................................................................................................12ConnectingYourPCorMacintoshComputer .........................................................12ConnectingYourDVDPlayerwithComponentOutput ..........................................13ConnectingYourVCR ............................................................................................14ConnectingHDMIInput(VE281X/VE281/VE282X/VE282only) ............................15ConnectingtheSuppliedPowerCord .....................................................................16

3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) ...............................................17TurningontheProjector ...............................................................................................17

NoteonStartupscreen(MenuLanguageSelectscreen) .......................................18SelectingaSource .......................................................................................................19

Selectingthecomputerorvideosource .................................................................19AdjustingthePictureSizeandPosition ........................................................................20

AdjusttheTiltFoot ..................................................................................................21Zoom .......................................................................................................................22Focus ......................................................................................................................22

CorrectingKeystoneDistortion .....................................................................................23CorrectingKeystoneDistortion ...............................................................................23Adjustingwiththeremotecontrol ............................................................................24

OptimizingComputerSignalAutomatically ..................................................................25AdjustingtheImageUsingAutoAdjust ..................................................................25

TurningUporDownVolume ........................................................................................25TurningofftheProjector ...............................................................................................26AfterUse .......................................................................................................................27

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4. Convenient Features ......................................................................................28TurningofftheImageandSound .................................................................................28FreezingaPicture ........................................................................................................28EnlargingaPicture .......................................................................................................28ChangingEcoMode .....................................................................................................29CheckingEnergy-SavingEffect[CARBONMETER] ....................................................30UsingtheOptionalRemoteMouseReceiver(NP01MR) .............................................31UsingtheComputerCable(VGA)toOperatetheProjector(VirtualRemoteTool) ......33Viewing3DImages .......................................................................................................39

5. Using On-Screen Menu .................................................................................43UsingtheMenus ...........................................................................................................43 Menu Elements .............................................................................................................44ListofMenuItems ........................................................................................................45MenuDescriptions&Functions[SOURCE] .................................................................46MenuDescriptions&Functions[ADJUST] ...................................................................47 MenuDescriptions&Functions[SETUP] .....................................................................53MenuDescriptions&Functions[INFO.] .......................................................................62MenuDescriptions&Functions[RESET] .....................................................................64

6. Maintenance .......................................................................................................65CleaningtheCabinetandtheLens ..............................................................................65ReplacingtheLamp ......................................................................................................66

7. Appendix................................................................................................................67Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................67

IndicatorMessages .................................................................................................67Specifications ...............................................................................................................70CabinetDimensions .....................................................................................................72PinAssignmentsofD-SubCOMPUTERInputConnector ...........................................73

MiniD-Sub15PinConnector .................................................................................73CompatibleInputSignalList .........................................................................................74PCControlCodesandCableConnection ....................................................................75

PCControlCodes ...................................................................................................75CableConnection ...................................................................................................75PCControlConnector(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-ROMUser’s manual(7N951841)

For North America onlyLimitedwarranty

Quick Setup Guide (7N8N3101)Important Information (7N8N3091)

Remote control(7N900924)

Batteries (AAAx2)

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Introduction to the ProjectorThissectionintroducesyoutoyournewprojectoranddescribesthefeaturesandcontrols.

Congratulations on Your Purchase of the ProjectorThisDLP®projectorisoneoftheverybestprojectorsavailabletoday.Theprojectorenablesyoutoprojectpreciseimagesupto300inches(measureddiagonally)fromyourPCorMacintoshcomputer(desktopornotebook),VCR,DVDplayerordocumentcamera.Youcanusetheprojectoronatabletoporcart,youcanusetheprojectortoprojectimagesfrombehindthescreen,andtheprojectorcanbepermanentlymountedonaceiling*1.Theremotecontrolcanbeusedwirelessly.

*1Donotattempttomounttheprojectoronaceilingyourself. Theprojectormustbeinstalledbyqualifiedtechniciansinordertoensureproperoperationandreducetheriskofbodilyinjury.

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-savingeffectintermsofCO2emissionreduction(kg)whentheprojector’s[ECO

MODE]issetto[ON].

TheamountofCO2emissionreductionwillbedisplayedintheconfirmationmessageatthetimeofpower-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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• Preventing unauthorized use of the projector Enhancedsmartsecuritysettingsforcabinetcontrolpanellock,securityslottohelppreventunauthorizedaccess,

adjustmentsandtheftdeterrence.

• 3D images supported Theprojectorprovides3DimagestoauserwearingoptionalDLP®LinkLCDshuttereyeglasses,NP02GL

About this user's manualThefastestwaytogetstartedistotakeyourtimeanddoeverythingrightthefirsttime.Takeafewminutesnowtoreviewtheuser'smanual.Thismaysaveyoutimelateron.Atthebeginningofeachsectionofthemanualyou'llfindanoverview.Ifthesectiondoesn'tapply,youcanskipit.Inthisuser'smanualthedrawingsoftheprojectorshowanexampleofVE281X.

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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 InputConnect 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 VentHeated air is

exhausted from here.

Exhaust Vent

Focus Ring(→ page 22)

Intake Vent

Monaural Speaker (7W)

Rear Foot(→ page 21)

Spacer (black rubber)To fine-adjust the height of the rear foot, remove the spacer and rotate the rear foot to the desired height.

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Top Features

1. POWERButton(ON/STANDBY)( ) (→page17, 26)

2. POWERIndicator(→page16, 17, 26, 67)

3. STATUSIndicator(→page67)

4. LAMPIndicator(→page66, 67)

5. AUTOADJ.Button(→page25)

6. SOURCEButton(→page19)

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Terminal Panel Features

1. COMPUTER IN/Component InputConnector (MiniD-Sub15Pin)(→page12, 13)

2. PCCONTROLPort(D-Sub9Pin)(→page75) Use this port to connect a PC or control system.

Thisenablesyoutocontroltheprojectorusingserialcommunicationprotocol.Ifyouarewritingyourownprogram,typicalPCcontrolcodesareonpage75.

1. COMPUTER IN/Component InputConnector (MiniD-Sub15Pin)(→page12, 13)

2. PCCONTROLPort(D-Sub9Pin)(→page75) Use this port to connect a PC or control system.

Thisenablesyoutocontroltheprojectorusingserialcommunicationprotocol.Ifyouarewritingyourownprogram,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)

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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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Remote Control Precautions• Handletheremotecontrolcarefully.• Iftheremotecontrolgetswet,wipeitdryimmediately.• Avoidexcessiveheatandhumidity.• Donotheat,takeapart,orthrowbatteriesintofire.• Ifyouwillnotbeusingtheremotecontrolforalongtime,removethebatteries.• Ensurethatyouhavethebatteries’polarity(+/−)alignedcorrectly.• Donotusenewandoldbatteriestogether,orusedifferenttypesofbatteriestogether.• Disposeofusedbatteriesaccordingtoyourlocalregulations.

Operating Range for Wireless Remote Control

1 Pressfirmlyandslidethebatterycoveroff.

2 Installnewbatteries(AAA).Ensurethatyouhavethebatteries’polarity(+/−)alignedcorrectly.

• Theinfraredsignaloperatesbyline-of-sightuptoadistanceofabout22feet/7mandwithina60-degreeangleoftheremotesensorontheprojectorcabinet.

• Theprojectorwillnotrespondifthereareobjectsbetweentheremotecontrolandthesensor,orifstronglightfallsonthesensor.Weakbatterieswillalsopreventtheremotecontrolfromproperlyoperatingtheprojector.

Battery Installation

7 m/22 feet

7 m/22 feet

Remote control

Remote sensor on projector cabinet

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3 Slip the cover back over thebatteriesuntil itsnapsintoplace.Do not mix different types ofbatteriesornewandoldbatteries.

Remote control

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2. Installation and ConnectionsThissectiondescribeshowtosetupyourprojectorandhowtoconnectvideoandaudiosources.Yourprojectorissimpletosetupanduse.Butbeforeyougetstarted,youmustfirst:

Setting Up the Screen and the ProjectorSelecting a Location Thefurtheryourprojectorisfromthescreenorwall,thelargertheimage.Theminimumsizetheimagecanbeis30"(0.76m)measureddiagonallywhentheprojectorisroughly49inches(1.3m)fromthewallorscreen.Thelargesttheimagecanbeis300"(7.6m)whentheprojectorisabout493inches(12.5m)fromthewallorscreen.Usethechartbelowasaroughguide.

1 Setupascreenandtheprojector.

2 Connect your computer or videoequipmenttotheprojector.Seepages12, 13, 14, 15, 16.

3 Connectthesuppliedpowercord.Seepage16.

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"

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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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2. Installation and Connections

Throw Distance and Screen SizeThefollowingshowstheproperrelativepositionsoftheprojectorandscreen.Refertothetabletodeterminethepositionofinstallation.Distance Chart

C

D

B

Screen center

Lens center

Screen bottom

2.9"/73 mm

Installation surface

Screen SizeB

CD(WIDE)

aDiagonal Width Height Wide - Tele Wide - Tele

inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm - inch mm inch mm degree - degree30 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=VerticaldistancebetweenlenscenterandscreencenterC=ThrowdistanceD=Verticaldistancebetweenlenscenterandbottomofscreen(topofscreenforceilingapplication)a=Throwangle

NOTE: The values in the tables are design values and may vary.

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WARNING* Installingyourprojectorontheceilingmustbedone

byaqualifiedtechnician.ContactyourNECdealerformoreinformation.

* Donotattempttoinstalltheprojectoryourself.

• Onlyuseyourprojectoronasolid,levelsurface.Iftheprojectorfallstotheground,youcanbeinjuredandtheprojectorseverelydamaged.

• Donotusetheprojectorwheretemperaturesvarygreatly.Theprojectormustbeusedattemperaturesbetween41˚F(5˚C)and104˚F(40˚C).([ECOMODE]issetautomaticallyto[ON]at95°Fto104°F/35°Cto40°C.)

• Donot expose theprojector tomoisture, dust, orsmoke.Thiswillharmthescreenimage.

• Ensurethatyouhaveadequateventilationaroundyourprojectorsoheatcandissipate.Donotcovertheventsonthesideorthefrontoftheprojector.

Reflecting the ImageUsingamirrortoreflectyourprojector'simageenablesyoutoenjoyamuchlargerimagewhenasmallerspaceisrequired.ContactyourNECdealerifyouneedamirrorsystem.Ifyou'reusingamirrorsystemandyourimageisinverted,usetheMENUand buttonsonyourremote control to correct the orientation. (→page56)

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Making ConnectionsConnecting Your PC or Macintosh ComputerNOTE: 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 displayDisplayinganimageonthenotebookPC’sscreendoesnotnecessarilymeanitoutputsasignaltotheprojector.WhenusingaPCcompatiblelaptop,acombinationoffunctionkeyswillenable/disabletheexternaldisplay.Usually,thecombinationofthe‘Fn”keyalongwithoneofthe12functionkeysgetstheexternaldisplaytocomeonoroff.Forexample,NEClaptopsuseFn+F3,whileDelllaptopsuseFn+F8keycombinationstotogglethroughexternaldisplayselections.

NOTE: • Beforeconnectinganaudiocabletotheheadphonejackofacomputer,adjustthecomputer’svolumeleveltolow.Afterconnecting

the projector to the computer, adjust the volume of both projector and computer to suitable level as desired to avoid damage to your ear.

• Ifanaudiooutputjackofyourcomputerisaminijacktype,connecttheaudiocabletoit.• AnimagemaynotbedisplayedcorrectlywhenaVideosourceisplayedbackviaacommerciallyavailablescanconverter. This is because the projector will process a video signal 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: ProjectanimagetofillthescreenandthenpresstheAUTOADJ.buttonontheremotecontrolortheprojectorcabinet.- TheCOMPUTERINconnectorsupportsPlug&Play(DDC2B).

COMPUTER IN

AUDIO IN

HDMI IN

COMPUTER INAUDIO IN

Computer cable (VGA)(supplied)To mini D-Sub 15-pin connector on the projector. It is recommended that you use a commercially available distribution amplifier if connecting a signal cable longer than the cable supplied.

IBM VGA or Compatibles (Notebook type) or Macintosh (Notebook type)

NOTE: For older Macintosh, use a commercially available pin adapter (not supplied) toconnect to your Mac's video port.

Stereo mini-plug audio cable (not supplied)

Computer cable (VGA)(supplied)

Stereo mini-plug audio cable (not supplied)

HDMI cable (not supplied)Use High Speed HDMI® Cable.

VE280X/VE280 VE281X/VE281/VE282X/VE282

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COMPUTER INAUDIO IN

NOTE:RefertoyourDVDplayer'sowner'smanualformoreinformationaboutyourDVDplayer'svideooutputrequirements.

Connecting Your DVD Player with Component OutputUseaudioequipmentforstereosound.Theprojector'sbuilt-inspeakerismonaural.

DVD player

Audio Equipment

Optional 15-pin - to - RCA (female) ×3 cable (ADP-CV1E)

Component video RCA×3 cable (not supplied)

Audio cable (not supplied)

Stereo mini plug - to - RCA audio cable (not supplied)

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VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

Connecting Your VCRUseaudioequipmentforstereosound.Theprojector'sbuilt-inspeakerismonaural.

Video cable (not supplied)

VCR

Audio equipment


NOTE:RefertoyourVCRowner'smanualformoreinformationaboutyourequipment'svideooutputrequirements.

NOTE:AnimagemaynotbedisplayedcorrectlywhenaVideosourceisplayedbackinfast-forwardorfast-rewindviaascanconverter.

TIP:TheAUDIOINMiniJack(StereoMini)issharedbetweenCOMPUTERandVIDEOinputs.

Stereo mini plug - to - RCA audio cable(not supplied)

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HDMI IN

Connecting HDMI Input (VE281X/VE281/VE282X/VE282 only)YoucanconnecttheHDMIoutputofyourDVDplayer,harddiskplayer,Blu-rayplayer,ornotebooktypePCtotheHDMIINconnectorofyourprojector.NOTE:TheHDMIINconnectorsupportsPlug&Play(DDC2B).


HDMI cable (not supplied)Use High Speed HDMI® Cable.

TIP:ForusersofaudiovideoequipmentwithanHDMIconnector:Select“Enhanced”ratherthan“Normal”ifHDMIoutputisswitchablebetween“Enhanced”and“Normal”.This will provide improved image contrast and more detailed dark areas.Formoreinformationonsettings,refertotheinstructionmanualoftheaudiovideoequipmenttobeconnected.

• WhenconnectingtheHDMIINconnectoroftheprojectortotheDVDplayer,theprojector’svideolevelcanbemadesettingsinaccordancewiththeDVDplayer’svideolevel.Inthemenuselect[HDMISETTINGS]→[VIDEOLEVEL]andmakenecessarysettings.

• If theHDMI inputsoundcannotbeheard, in themenuselect [HDMISETTINGS]→ [AUDIOSELECT]→ [HDMI](→page58).

NOTE: HDMI signalIftheACpowersupplyisremovedfromtheprojector(DirectPowerOfffunction)whiledisplayinganimageconnectedtotheHDMIinput,theprojectormaynotdisplayanimageproperlythenexttimeitispoweredup.Shouldthishappen,powerofftheACsupply,poweroffyourHDMIequipment(ordisconnecttheHDMIcable),andthenpowerontheACsupply.

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Connecting the Supplied Power CordConnectthesuppliedpowercordtotheprojector.Firstconnectthesuppliedpowercord'sthree-pinplugtotheACINoftheprojector,andthenconnecttheotherplugofthesuppliedpowercordinthewalloutlet.

To wall outlet

Theprojectorwill go into standbymode.Wheninstandbymode,thePOWER indicatorwill lightorangeandtheSTATUSindicatorwilllightgreenwhen[NORMAL]isselectedfor[STANDBYMODE].

CAUTION:PartsoftheprojectormaybecometemporarilyheatediftheprojectoristurnedoffwiththePOWERbuttonoriftheACpowersupplyisdisconnectedduringnormalprojectoroperation.Usecautionwhenpickinguptheprojector.

Make sure that the prongs are fully inserted into both the power plug and the wall outlet.

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3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)Thissectiondescribeshowtoturnontheprojectorandtoprojectapictureontothescreen.

Turning on the Projector

1. 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.

TIP: • WhentheSTATUSindicator lightsorange, itmeansthat the[CONTROLPANELLOCK]isturnedon.(→ page 56)

After you turn on your projector, ensure that the computer or video source is turned on.

NOTE:Whennosignalisavailable,theNEClogo(default),blue,orblackscreenwillbedisplayed.Afteralapseof45secondsfromwhentheprojectordisplaysablue,blackorlogoscreen,[ECOMODE]willalwaysswitchto[ON].Thisisdoneonlywhen[ECOMODE]issetto[OFF].

Standby Preparingtopoweron PowerOn

Steady orange light Blinking green light Steady green light

(→page67)

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3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)

Note on Startup screen (Menu Language Select screen)Whenyoufirstturnontheprojector,youwillgettheStartupmenu.Thismenugivesyoutheopportunitytoselectoneofthe27menulanguages.

To select a menu language, follow these steps:

1. Use the , , or button to select one of the 27 languages from the menu.

2. Press the ENTER button to execute the selection.

After this has been done, you can proceed to themenuoperation.Ifyouwant,youcanselectthemenulanguagelater.(→[LANGUAGE]onpage45 and 54)

NOTE:• Ifoneofthefollowingthingshappens,theprojectorwillnotturn

on.- If the 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.

- IftheSTATUSindicatorlightsorangeaslongasthePOWERbuttonispressed,itmeanstheCONTROLPANELLOCKhasbeenset.

- Ifthelampfailstolight,andiftheSTATUSindicatorflashesonandoffinacycleofsixtimes,waitafullminuteandthenturnon the power.

• TheprojectorcannotbeturnedoffwiththeON/STANDBYbuttonorthePOWEROFFbuttonwhilethePOWERindicatorisflashinggreen in a cycle of 0.5 second on and 0.5 second off.

• DonotdisconnecttheACpowersupplytotheprojectorfor60secondsimmediatelyafterturningitonanddisplayinganimage.• Immediatelyafterturningontheprojector,screenflickermayoccur.Thisisnormal.Wait3to5minutesuntilthelamplighting

is stabilized.• Ifyouturnontheprojectorimmediatelyafterthelampisturnedofforwhenthetemperatureishigh,thefansrunwithoutdisplaying

an image for some time and then the projector will display the image.

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Selecting a SourceSelecting the computer or video sourceNOTE:Turnonthecomputerorvideosourceequipmentconnectedtotheprojector.

Selecting from Source ListPressandquicklyreleasetheSOURCEbuttonontheprojectorcabinettodisplaytheSourcelist.EachtimetheSOURCEbuttonispressed,theinputsourcewillchangeas follows: “COMPUTER”, “VIDEO”, “HDMI”.Todisplay theselectedsource,presstheENTERbuttonorallow2secondstoelapse.

Detecting the Signal AutomaticallyPresstheSOURCEbuttononce.Theprojectorwillsearchfortheavailableinputsourceanddisplayit.Theinputsourcewillchangeasfollows:

VE280X/VE280:COMPUTER→VIDEO→COMPUTER→ ...

VE281X/VE281/VE282X/VE282:COMPUTER→VIDEO→HDMI→COMPUTER→ ...

TIP: If no input signal is present, the input will be skipped.

Using the Remote ControlVE280X/VE280:PressanyoneoftheCOMPUTER1andVIDEObuttons.VE281X/VE281/VE282X/VE282: Press any oneof theCOMPUTER1,HDMIandVIDEObuttons.

Selecting Default Source Youcansetasourceasthedefaultsourcesothatitwillbedisplayedeachtimetheprojectoristurnedon.

1. Press the MENU button.

The menu will be displayed.2. Press the button twice to select [SETUP] and press the button or

the ENTER button to select [GENERAL].

3. Press the button four times to select [OPTIONS(2)].

4. Press the button five times to select [DEFAULT SOURCE SELECT] and press the or 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:WhentheprojectorisinStandbymode,applyingacomputersignalfromacomputerconnected to theCOMPUTER IN inputwillpoweron theprojectorandsimultaneouslyprojectthecomputer’simage.[AUTOPOWERON(COMP.)](→ page 60)

VE280X/VE280

VE281X/VE281/VE282X/VE282

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Adjusting the Picture Size and PositionUsetheadjustabletiltfoot,thezoomleverorthefocusringtoadjustthepicturesizeandposition.In this chapter drawings and cables are omitted for clarity.

Adjustingthethrowangle(theheightofanimage)[Tiltfoot](→page21)

Adjustingtheleftandrighttiltofanimage[Rearfoot](→page21)

Finelyadjustingthesizeofanimage[Zoomlever](→page22)

Adjustingthefocus[Focusring](→page22)

Adjustingthekeystonecorrection[KEYSTONE](→page23)

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1

2

Adjustable Tilt Foot

Exhaust Vent

Adjust the Tilt Foot1. Lift the front edge of the projector.

CAUTION:DonottrytotouchtheExhaustVentduringTiltFootadjustmentasitcanbecomeheatedwhiletheprojectoristurnedonandafteritisturnedoff.

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.

CAUTION:• Donotusethetilt-footforpurposesotherthanoriginallyintended. Misusessuchasusingthetiltfoottocarryorhang(fromthewallorceiling)theprojectorcancausedamagetotheprojector.

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 projector to be placed horizontally.

NOTE:Afterusingtheprojector,attachthespacertotherearfoot.

Spacer (black rubber)

Rear foot

UpDown

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ZoomUsetheZOOMlevertoadjusttheimagesizeonthescreen.

Zoom Lever

FocusUsetheFOCUSringtoobtainthebestfocus.

Focus Ring

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Correcting Keystone DistortionCorrecting Keystone DistortionIfthescreenistiltedvertically,keystonedistortionbecomeslarge.Proceedwiththefollowingstepstocorrectkeystonedistortion

NOTE: • TheKeystonecorrectioncancauseanimagetobeslightlyblurredbecausethecorrectionismadeelectronically.• TheKeystonecorrectionrangecanbemadenarrower,dependingonasignaloritsaspectratioselection.• WhenconductingextremeoffsetwithKeystonecorrection,sometimes,basedonitscombinationwithaspectratio,itoccursthattheonscreenmenuwouldextendbeyondthescreen.Whenthishappens,pleaseadjustitbackintothescreen.

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Adjusting with the remote control1. Press the KEYSTONE button.

The Keystone bar will be displayed.

2. Use the or button to correct the keystone distortion.

Adjust so that the right and left sides are parallel.

3. Press the ENTER button.

NOTE:• Themaximumrangeofverticalkeystonecorrectionis+/−40degrees.Thismaximumrangemaybesmallerdependingonthesignaloraspectratiosetting.TheKeystonecorrectionrangewillalsobesmallerwhen3Dmodeisenabled.

• Therangeofkeystonecorrectionisnotthemaximumtiltangleofprojector.• Theleftandright(horizontal)keystonecorrectionisnotavailable.

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Optimizing Computer Signal AutomaticallyAdjusting the Image Using Auto AdjustOptimizingacomputerimageautomatically.PresstheAUTOADJ.buttontooptimizeacomputerimageautomatically.Thisadjustmentmaybenecessarywhenyouconnectyourcomputerforthefirsttime.

[Poor picture]

[Normal picture]

NOTE:Somesignalsmaytaketimetodisplayormaynotbedisplayedcorrectly.• TheAutoAdjustfunctionwillworkforcomputer(RGB)signalonly.• IftheAutoAdjustoperationcannotoptimizethecomputersignal,trytoadjust[HORIZONTAL],[VERTICAL],[CLOCK],and[PHASE]manually.(→ page 49, 50)

Turning Up or Down VolumeSoundlevelfromthespeakercanbeadjusted.

NOTE:The[BEEP]soundvolumecannotbeadjusted.Toturnoffthe[BEEP]sound,fromthemenu,select[SETUP]→[OPTIONS(1)]→[BEEP]→[OFF].(→ page 58)

Increase volume

Decrease volume

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Turning off the Projector

To turn off the projector:1. First, press the (POWER) button on the projector

cabinet or the POWER 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 (POWER) button on the projector cabinet, or the ENTER button or the POWER OFF button on the remote control.

The lamp will turn off and 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 [NORMAL] is selected for [STANDBY MODE].

3. Finally, unplug the power cord.

The POWER indicator will go out.

CAUTION:PartsoftheprojectormaybecometemporarilyheatediftheACpowersupplyisdisconnectedeitherduringnormalprojectoroperationorduringcoolingfanoperation.Usecautionwhenpickinguptheprojector.

PowerOn Standby

Steady green light Steady orange light

NOTE:• Donotturnoffthepowerfor60secondsimmediatelyafterturningitonanddisplayinganimage.• DonotdisconnecttheACpowersupplytotheprojectorwithin10secondsofmakingadjustmentorsettingchangesandclosingthemenu.Doingsocancauselossofadjustmentsandsettings.

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After UsePreparation: Make sure that the projector is turned off.

1. Disconnect any other cables.

2. Retract adjustable tilt foot if extended.

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Turning off the Image and SoundPresstheAV-MUTEbuttontoturnofftheimageandsoundforashortperiodoftime.Pressagaintorestoretheimageandsound.

NOTE: Even though the image is turned off, the menu still remains on the screen.

Freezing a PicturePress theFREEZEbutton to freezeapicture.Pressagain to resumemotion.

NOTE: The image is frozen but the original video is still playing back.

Enlarging a PictureYoucanenlargethepictureuptofourtimes.

NOTE:Themaximummagnificationmaybelessthanfourtimesdependingonthesignalorwhen[WIDEZOOM]isselectedfor[ASPECTRATIO].

To do so:

1. Press the D-ZOOM (+) button to magnify the picture.

To move the magnified image, use the , , or button.

2. Press the 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: • Theimagewillbeenlargedorreducedatthecenterofthescreen.• Displayingthemenuwillcancelthecurrentmagnification.

4. Convenient Features

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Changing Eco ModeThisfeatureenablesyoutoselecttwobrightnessmodesofthelamp:OFFandONmodes.Thelamplifecanbeextendedbyturningonthe[ECOMODE].

[ECOMODE] Description StatusofLAMPindicator

[OFF] Thisisthedefaultsetting(100%Brightness). OffSTATUS

LAMP

[ON] Selectthismodetoincreasethelamplife(approx.80%Brightness.)

SteadyGreenlight

STATUS

LAMP

Toturnonthe[ECOMODE],dothefollowing:1. Press the ECO button on the remote control to display [ECO MODE]

screen.

2. Use the or button to select [ON].

3. Press the ENTER button. To change from [ON] to [OFF], Go back to Step 2 and select [OFF].

Repeat Step 3.

NOTE: • The[ECOMODE]canbechangedbyusingthemenu. Select[SETUP]→[GENERAL]→[ECOMODE].• Thelampliferemainingandlamphoursusedcanbecheckedin[USAGETIME].Select[INFO.]→[USAGETIME].

• Theprojectorwill always enter into the [ECOMODE] [ON] condition for 90seconds immediately after the projector is turned on. The lamp condition will notbeaffectedevenwhen[ECOMODE]ischangedwithinthistimeperiod.

• Afteralapseof45secondsfromwhentheprojectordisplaysablue,blackorlogoscreen,[ECOMODE]willautomaticallyswitchto[ON].Thisisdoneonlywhen[ECOMODE]issetto[OFF].

• Iftheprojectorisoverheatedin[OFF]mode,theremaybeacasewherethe[ECOMODE]automaticallychangesto[ON]modetoprotecttheprojector.Whentheprojectorisin[ON]mode,thepicturebrightnessdecreases.Whentheprojectorcomesbacktonormaltemperature,the[ECOMODE]returnsto[OFF]mode.

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Checking Energy-Saving Effect [CARBON METER]Thisfeaturewillshowenergy-savingeffectintermsofCO2emissionreduction(kg)whentheprojector’s[ECOMODE]issetto[ON].Thisfeatureiscalled[CARBONMETER].

Therearetwomessages:[TOTALCARBONSAVINGS]and[CARBONSAVINGS-SESSION].The[TOTALCARBONSAVINGS]messageshowsthetotalamountofCO2emissionreductionfromthetimeofshipmentuptonow.Youcanchecktheinformationon[USAGETIME]from[INFO.]ofthemenu.(→page62)

The[CARBONSAVINGS-SESSION]messageshowstheamountofCO2emissionreductionbetweenthetimeofchangingtoECOMODEimmediatelyafterthetimeofpower-onandthetimeofpower-off.The[CARBONSAVINGS-SESSION]messagewillbedisplayedinthe[POWEROFF/AREYOUSURE?]messageatthetimeofpower-off.

TIP:• TheformulaasshownbelowisusedtocalculatetheamountofCO2 emission reduction. AmountofCO2emissionreduction=PowerconsumptioninOFFforECOMODE–PowerconsumptioninONforECOMODEx

CO2 conversion factor.* * Calculation for amount of CO2emissionreductionisbasedonanOECDpublication“CO2EmissionsfromFuelCombustion,2008

Edition”.• Thisformulawillnotapplytothepowerconsumptionwhichisnotaffectedbywhether[ECOMODE]isturnedonoroff.

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30˚

30˚

Using the Optional Remote Mouse Receiver (NP01MR)Theoptionalremotemousereceiverenablesyoutooperateyourcomputer’smousefunctionsfromtheremotecontrol.Itisagreatconvenienceforclickingthroughyourcomputer-generatedpresentations.

Connecting the remote mouse receiver to your computerIfyouwishtousetheremotemousefunction,connectthemousereceiverandcomputer.Themousereceivercanbeconnecteddirectlytothecomputer’sUSBport(typeA).

NOTE:DependingonthetypeofconnectionorOSinstalledonyourcomputer,youmayhavetorestartyourcomputerorchangeyour computer settings.

When operating a computer via the remote mouse receiver

When connecting using the USB terminalForPC,themousereceivercanonlybeusedwithaWindowsXP*,Windows2000,WindowsVista,Windows7,orMacOSX10.0.0orlateroperatingsystem.

*NOTE:InSP1orolderversionofWindowsXP,ifthemousecursorwillnotmovecorrectly,dothefollowing:CleartheEnhancepointerprecisioncheckboxunderneaththemousespeedsliderintheMousePropertiesdialogbox[PointerOptionstab].

NOTE:ThePAGE and 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.

Remote mouse receiver

Computer

To USB port of PC or Macintosh

Remote sensor on the remote mouse receiver

7m/22 feet

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Operating your computer’s mouse from the remote controlYoucanoperateyourcomputer’smousefromtheremotecontrol.

PAGE Button: scrollstheviewingareaofthewindowortomovetothepreviousornextslideinPowerPointonyourcomputer.

Buttons: movesthemousecursoronyourcomputer.

MOUSEL-CLICKButton:worksasthemouseleftbutton.

MOUSER-CLICKButton:worksasthemouserightbutton.

NOTE:• Whenyouoperatethecomputerusingthe or button with the menu displayed, both the menu and the mouse pointer

will be affected. Close the menu and perform the mouse operation.• ThePAGE and buttons do not work with PowerPoint for Macintosh.

About Drag Mode:BypressingtheMOUSEL-CLICKorR-CLICKbuttonfor2or3secondsthenreleasing,thedragmodeissetandthedragoperationcanbeperformedsimplybypressingthe button.Todroptheitem,presstheMOUSEL-CLICK(orR-CLICK)button.Tocancelit,presstheMOUSER-CLICK(orL-CLICK)button.

TIP:YoucanchangethePointerspeedontheMousePropertiesdialogboxontheWindows.Formoreinformation,seetheuserdocumentation or online help supplied with your computer.

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Using the Computer Cable (VGA) to Operate the Projector (Virtual Remote Tool)Usingtheutilitysoftware“VirtualRemoteTool”includedonthecompanionNECProjectorCD-ROM,VirtualRemotescreen(ortoolbar)canbedisplayedonyourcomputerscreen.Thiswillhelpyouperformoperationssuchasprojector’spoweronoroffandsignalselectionviathecomputercable(VGA),serialcable,orUSBconnection.

VirtualRemotescreen Toolbar

ThissectionprovidesanoutlineofpreparationforuseofVirtualRemoteTool.ForinformationonhowtouseVirtualRemoteTool,seeHelpofVirtualRemoteTool.(→page38)

Step1:InstallVirtualRemoteToolonthecomputer.(→page34)Step2:Connecttheprojectortothecomputer.(→page36)Step3:StartVirtualRemoteTool.(→page37)

NOTE:• When[COMPUTER]isselectedfromyoursourceselection,theVirtualRemotescreenorthetoolbarwillbedisplayedaswellas

your computer screen.• Usethesuppliedcomputercable(VGA)toconnecttheCOMPUTERINconnectordirectlywiththemonitoroutputconnectorofthecomputertouseVirtualRemoteTool.

Usingaswitcherorothercablesthanthesuppliedcomputercable(VGA)maycausefailureinsignalcommunication. VGAcableconnector: PinNos.12and15arerequiredforDDC/CI.• VirtualRemoteToolmaynotworkdependingonyourcomputer’sspecificationsandversionofgraphicadaptersordrivers.• TheLOGOtransferfunctionisnotavailableonthisseriesofprojectors.

TIP:• Theprojector’sCOMPUTERINconnectorsupportsDDC/CI(DisplayDataChannelCommandInterface).DDC/CIisastandardinterfaceforbidirectionalcommunicationbetweendisplay/projectorandcomputer.

• VirtualRemoteToolcanbeusedwithaUSBconnection. VirtualRemoteToolwillsupportthecontrolviaaUSBcableinOctober2012. UpdatedVirtualRemoteToolcanbedownloadedfromourwebsite: URL:http://www.nec-display.com/dl/en/pj_soft/lineup.html

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Step 1: Install Virtual Remote Tool on the computerSupported OSVirtualRemoteToolwillrunonthefollowingoperatingsystems.

Windows7HomeBasic,Windows7HomePremium,Windows7Professional,Windows7Ultimate, Windows7Enterprise,WindowsVistaHomeBasic,WindowsVistaHomePremium, WindowsVistaBusiness,WindowsVistaEnterprise,WindowsVistaUltimateWindowsXPHomeEdition*1,WindowsXPProfessional*1

*1:TorunVirtualRemoteTool,“Microsoft.NETFrameworkVersion2.0orlater”isrequired.TheMicrosoft.NETFrameworkVersion2.0orlaterisavailablefromMicrosoft’swebpage.InstalltheMicrosoft.NETFrameworkVersion2.0orlateronyourcomputer.

NOTE:• ToinstallVirtualRemoteTool,theWindowsuseraccountmusthave“Administrator”privilege(Windows7,WindowsVistaandWindowsXP).

• ExitallrunningprogramsbeforeinstallingVirtualRemoteTool.Ifanotherprogramisrunning,theinstallationmaynotbecompleted.

1 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" and 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.

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4 Click “Next”.

“END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT” screen will be displayed.

Read “END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT” carefully.5 If you agree, click “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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TIP:Uninstalling Virtual Remote ToolPreparation:ExitVirtualRemoteToolbeforeuninstalling.TouninstallVirtualRemoteTool,theWindowsuseraccountmusthave“Administrator”privilege(Windows7andWindowsVista)or“ComputerAdministrator”privilege(WindowsXP).

• For Windows 7/Windows Vista1 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.

• For Windows XP1 Click “Start” and then “Control Panel”.

The Control Panel window will be displayed.2 Double-click “Add / Remove Programs”.

The Add / Remove 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 computer1 Use the 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.

COMPUTER IN

TIP:• WhenVirtualRemoteToolstartsforthefirsttime,“EasySetup”windowwillbedisplayedtonavigateyourconnections.

Supplied computer cable (VGA)

To wall outletPower cord (supplied)

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Step 3: Start Virtual Remote ToolStart using the shortcut icon• Double-click the shortcut icon on the Windows Desktop.

Start from the Start menu• 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.

Follow the instructions on the screens

When “Easy Setup” is completed, the Virtual Remote Tool screen will be displayed.

NOTE:• When[POWER-SAVING]isselectedfor[STANDBYMODE]fromthemenu,theprojectorcannotbeturnedonviathecomputercable(VGA)connectionandUSBconnection(VE282X/VE282).

TIP:• TheVirtualRemoteToolscreen(orToolbar)canbedisplayedwithoutdisplaying“EasySetup”window. Todoso,clicktoplaceacheckmarkfor“ DonotuseEasySetupnexttime”onthescreenatStep6in“EasySetup”.

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Exiting Virtual Remote Tool1 Click the Virtual Remote Tool icon on the Taskbar.

The pop-up menu will be displayed.

2 Click “Exit”.

The Virtual Remote Tool will be closed.

Viewing the help file of Virtual Remote Tool• Displaying the help file using the taskbar1 Click the Virtual Remote Tool icon on the taskbar when Virtual Remote Tool is running.

The pop-up menu will be displayed.

2. Click “Help”.

The Help screen will be displayed.

• 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.

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Viewing 3D Images

Theprojectorprovides3DimagestoauserwearingoptionalLCDshuttereyeglasses(NP02GL)

CAUTIONHealth precautionsBeforeviewing,besuretoreadhealthcareprecautionsthatmaybefoundintheuser’smanualincludedwithyourLCDshuttereyeglassesoryour3DcompatiblecontentsuchasDVDs,videogames,computer'svideofilesandthelike.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.

LCD shutter eyeglasses (recommended)• Optionaleyeglasses(NP02GL)YoucanalsousecommerciallyavailableDLP®LinkcompatibleLCDshuttereyeglasses.

Steps for viewing 3D images on the projector1. 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 page.

3. Play your 3D compatible content and use the projector to display the image.

4. Put on your LCD shutter eyeglasses to view 3D images.

Also refer to the user's manual accompanied with your LCD shutter eyeglasses for more information.

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On-screen menu for 3D imagesFollowthestepstodisplaythe3Dmenu.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/VE281/VE282X/VE282]

4. Press the button to select a signal and press the ENTER button.

5. Press the button to select [ON].

The menu will disappear.

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Selecting input connected to a source of 3D images [COMPUTER] (VE280X/VE280)/[COMPUTER/HDMI] (VE281X/VE281/VE282X/VE282)Thisfunctionswitchesthe3DmodebetweenONandOFFforeachinput.

NOTE:Toconfirmthatthesupported3Dsignalisaccepted,useeitherwayofthefollowing:- Makesurethat[3D]isdisplayedinthetoprightofthescreenafterthesourceisselected.- Display[INFO.]→[SOURCE(2)]→[3DSIGNAL]andmakesurethat"SUPPORTED"isdisplayed.

NOTE:• Themaximumdistanceforviewing3Dimagesis15m/590inchesfromthelenssurfaceunderthefollowingrestrictions:

-Brightnessontheprojector:2000lumensorgreater-Screengain:1-Viewingposition:Facingstraighttowardsthescreencenter- Outside light: None-LCDshuttereyeglasses:Usingtheoptional3DGoggles(NP02GL)

• If3DcontentisplayedbackonyourcomputerandtheperformanceispooritmaybecausedbytheCPUorgraphicschip.Inthiscaseyoumayhavedifficultyseeingthe3Dimagesastheywereintended.Checktoseeifyourcomputermeetstherequirementsprovidedinyouruser'smanualincludedwithyour3Dcontent.

• TheDLP®LinkcompatibleLCDshuttereyeglassesallowyoutoview3Dimagesbyreceivingsynchsignals,whichareincludedinlefteyeandrighteyeimages,reflectedfromthescreen.Dependingonenvironmentsorconditionssuchastheambientbrightness,screensizeorviewingdistance,theLCDshuttereyeglassesmayfailtoreceivesynchsignals,causingpoor3Dimages.

• Whenthe3Dmodeisenabled,theKeystonecorrectionrangewillbenarrower.• Whenthe3Dmodeisenabled,thefollowingsettingsareinvalid. [WALLCOLOR],[PRESET]• Refertothe[SOURCE]screenunderthe[INFO.]menuforinformationonwhethertheinputsignalis3Dcompatible.• Signalsotherthanthoselistedin"CompatibleInputSignalList"onpage74willbeoutofrangeorwillbedisplayedin2D.

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Troubleshooting on viewing 3D imagesIfimageswillnotbedisplayedin3Dor3Dimagesappearas2D,checkthefollowingtable.Alsorefertotheuser'smanualaccompaniedwithyour3DcontentorLCDshuttereyeglasses.

Possible causes Solutions• Thecontentyouareplayingbackisnotcompatiblewith3D. • Playbackacontentcompatiblewith3D.

• The3Dmodewasturnedofffortheselectedsource. • Usetheprojector'smenutoturnon3Dmodefortheselectedsource. (→page61)

• YouarenotusingourrecommendedLCDshuttereyeglasses. • UseourrecommendedLCDshuttereyeglasses.(→page39)• IftheshutterofyourLCDshuttereyeglassescannotsynchronizewiththecurrentlyprojectedsource,thefollowingarepossiblecauses:- YourLCDshuttereyeglassesarenotswitchedon. • SwitchonyourLCDshuttereyeglasses.- ThebatteryintheLCDshuttereyeglassesrandown. • Rechargethebatteryorreplaceit.

- Thecorrecteyeglassmethodisnotselected. • Changetheeyeglassmethodfor3Dbyusingthemenu..(→ page61)

- Theviewingdistancebetweentheviewerandthescreenistoofar.

• Moveclosertothescreenuntiltheviewergets3Dimages.• Orusetheprojector'smenutoselect[NON-INVERT]for[L/RINVERT].

- Therearebright lightsourcesorotherprojectorsneartheviewer.

• Keeplightsourcesorotherprojectorsawayfromtheviewer.• Donotlooktowardabrightlightsource.• Orusetheprojector'smenutoselect[NON-INVERT]for[L/RINVERT].

• Ifyourcomputer isnotset for3Dviewing, the followingarepossiblecauses:- Your computer does notmeet the requirements for 3Dviewing.

• Checktoseeifyourcomputermeetstherequirementsprovidedinyouruser'smanualincludedwithyour3Dcontent.

- Yourcomputerisnotsetfor3Doutput. • Setyourcomputerfor3Doutput.- Theresolutionofoutputsignalisoutofrange. • Selecttheresolutionofoutputsignalsupporting3D.- Therefreshrateofoutputsignalisoutofrange. • Changetherefreshrateto120Hz.

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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 buttons on the remote control to display the submenu.

3. Press the ENTER or button on the remote control to highlight the top item or the first tab.

4. Use the buttons on the remote control to select the item you want to adjust or set.

You can use the buttons 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 buttons on the remote control.

Changesarestoreduntiladjustedagain.

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.

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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 choices are available� A highlighted triangle indicates the item is active�Press the

or button on the remote control� Tab �� Indicates a group of features in a dialog box� Selecting on any tab brings its page to the front�Slide bar �� Indicates settings or the direction of adjustment� Press the or button on the remote control�ENTER icon �� Indicates further choices are available� Press the ENTER button on the remote control to display

further menu items�

Main menu

ENTER buttonor

button

EXIT button

Highlight

Tab Slide bar Solid triangle

ENTER icon

Main menu + Sub menu

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List of Menu ItemsSomemenuitemsarenotavailabledependingontheinputsource.MenuItem Default Options

SOURCECOMPUTER *VIDEO *HDMI(VE281X/VE281/VE282X/VE282) *

ADJUST

PICTURE

PRESET * HIGH-BRIGHT,PRESENTATION,VIDEO,MOVIE,GRAPHIC,sRGBCONTRASTBRIGHTNESSSHARPNESSCOLORHUEGAMMACORRECTION DYNAMIC,NATURAL,BLACKDETAILDYNAMICCONTRAST OFF OFF,ON

IMAGEOPTIONS

CLOCK *PHASE *HORIZONTAL *VERTICAL *OVERSCAN AUTO AUTO,OFF,ONASPECTRATIO * AUTO,4:3,16:9,15:9,16:10,WIDEZOOM,NATIVEPOSITION 0 -16to+16NOISEREDUCTION OFF OFF,LOW,MEDIUM,HIGH

SETUP

GENERAL

KEYSTONE 0 -40°to+40°

WALLCOLOR OFF OFF,WHITEBOARD,BLACKBOARD,BLACKBOARD(GRAY),LIGHTYELLOW,LIGHTBLUE,LIGHTROSE

ECOMODE OFF OFF,ON

CLOSEDCAPTION OFF OFF,CAPTION1,CAPTION2,CAPTION3,CAPTION4,TEXT1,TEXT2,TEXT3, TEXT4

LANGUAGE ENGLISH

ENGLISH,DEUTSCH,FRANÇAIS,ITALIANO,ESPAÑOL,SVENSKA,日本語DANSK,PORTUGUÊS,ČEŠTINA,MAGYAR,POLSKI,NEDERLANDS,SUOMINORSK,TÜRKÇE,РУССКИЙ, , Ελληνικά, 中文, 한국어ROMÂNĂ, HRVATSKA, БЪЛГАРСКИ, INDONESIA, हिन्दी, ไทย

MENU ECOMESSAGE OFF OFF,ONBACKGROUND LOGO BLUE,BLACK,LOGO

INSTALLATION

ORIENTATION DESKTOPFRONT DESKTOPFRONT,CEILINGREAR,DESKTOPREAR,CEILINGFRONTCONTROLPANELLOCK OFF OFF,ONCOMMUNICATIONSPEED(VE280X/VE280/VE281X/VE281) 38400bps 4800bps,9600bps,19200bps,38400bps

OPTIONS(1)

FANMODE AUTO AUTO,HIGH,HIGHALTITUDE

COLORSYSTEM AUTO AUTO,NTSC3.58,NTSC4.43,PAL,PAL-M,PAL-N,PAL60,SECAM

WXGAMODE OFF OFF,ONBEEP ON OFF,ONHDMISETTINGS(VE281X/VE281/VE282X/VE282)

VIDEOLEVEL NORMAL AUTO,NORMAL,ENHANCEDAUDIOSELECT HDMI HDMI,AUDIOIN

OPTIONS(2)

STANDBYMODE NORMAL NORMAL,POWER-SAVINGDIRECTPOWERON OFF OFF,ONAUTOPOWERON(COMP.) OFF OFF,ONAUTOPOWEROFF OFF OFF,0:05,0:10,0:20,0:30,1:00

DEFAULTSOURCESELECT LAST VE280X/VE280:LAST,AUTO,COMPUTER,VIDEO VE281X/VE281/VE282X/VE282:LAST,AUTO,COMPUTER,HDMI,VIDEO

3D

COMPUTER(DETAILSETTINGS)

3D OFF OFF,ON

L/RINVERT NON-INVERT NON-INVERT,INVERT

HDMI(DETAILSETTINGS)(VE281X/VE281/VE282X/VE282)

3D OFF OFF,ONL/RINVERT NON-INVERT NON-INVERT,INVERT

INFO.

USAGETIME LAMPHOURSUSEDTOTALCARBONSAVINGS

SOURCE(1)

RESOLUTIONHORIZONTALFREQUENCYVERTICALFREQUENCYSYNCTYPESYNCPOLARITYSCANTYPE

SOURCE(2)

SIGNALTYPE

VIDEOTYPEBITDEPTH (VE281X/VE281/VE282X/VE282)VIDEOLEVEL (VE281X/VE281/VE282X/VE282)3DSIGNAL

VERSION FIRMWAREDATA

OTHERS MODELNO.SERIALNUMBER

RESET ALLDATA

* Theasterisk(*)indicatesthatthedefaultsettingvariesdependingonthesignal.

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Menu Descriptions & Functions [SOURCE]

[VE280X/VE280] [VE281X/VE281/VE282X/VE282]

COMPUTERSelectsthecomputerconnectedtoyourCOMPUTERINinputconnector.NOTE:• WhenthecomponentinputsignalisconnectedtotheCOMPUTERINconnector,select[COMPUTER].• TheprojectorwilldetermineiftheinputsignalisRGBorcomponentsignal.

HDMI (VE281X/VE281/VE282X/VE282)SelectstheHDMIcompatibleequipmentconnectedtoyourHDMIINconnector.

VIDEOSelectswhatisconnectedtoyourVIDEOinput-VCR,DVDplayerordocumentcamera.

NOTE:Aframemayfreezeforabriefperiodoftimewhenavideoisplayedbackinfast-forwardorfast-rewindwithaVideosource.

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Menu Descriptions & Functions [ADJUST][PICTURE]

[PRESET]Thisfunctionallowsyoutoselectoptimizedsettingsforyourprojectedimage.Therearesixfactorypresetsoptimizedforvarioustypesofimages.

HIGH-BRIGHT �� Recommended for use in a brightly lit room�PRESENTATION �� Recommended for making a presentation using a PowerPoint file.VIDEO �� Recommended for typical TV program viewing�MOVIE �� Recommended for movies�GRAPHIC �� Recommended for graphics�sRGB �� Standard color values

[CONTRAST]Adjuststheintensityoftheimageaccordingtotheincomingsignal.

[BRIGHTNESS]Adjuststhebrightnesslevelorthebackrasterintensity.

[SHARPNESS]Controlsthedetailoftheimage.

[COLOR]Increasesordecreasesthecolorsaturationlevel.

[HUE]Variesthecolorlevelfrom+/−greento+/−blue.Theredlevelisusedasreference.

Inputsignal CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS SHARPNESS COLOR HUECOMPUTER/HDMI(RGB) Yes Yes Yes No NoCOMPUTER/HDMI(COMPONENT) Yes Yes Yes Yes YesVIDEO/COMPONENT Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

HDMI:VE281X/VE281/VE282X/VE282onlyYes=Adjustable,No=Notadjustable

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[GAMMA CORRECTION]Eachmodeisrecommendedfor:

DYNAMIC �� Creates a high-contrast picture�NATURAL �� Natural reproduction of the picture�BLACK DETAIL �� Emphasizes detail in dark areas of the picture�

[DYNAMIC CONTRAST]Turningon[DYNAMICCONTRAST]allowsthecontrastratiotobeadjustedtotheproperlevel.

NOTE: • Whenthefollowingstatesoccur,the[DYNAMICCONTRAST]cannotbechosen. •When[PRESET]isnot[HIGH-BRIGHT]. •When[ECOMODE]is[ON]. •When[FANMODE]isnot[AUTO]. •When[WALLCOLOR]isnot[OFF]. •When[CLOSEDCAPTION]is[ON].

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[IMAGE OPTIONS]

Adjusting Clock and Phase [CLOCK/PHASE]ThisallowsyoutomanuallyadjustCLOCKandPHASE.

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�

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Adjusting Horizontal/Vertical Position [HORIZONTAL/VERTICAL]Adjuststheimagelocationhorizontallyandvertically.

- Animagecanbedistortedduringtheadjustmentof[CLOCK]and[PHASE].Thisisnotamalfunction.- Yourmanualadjustmentsfor[CLOCK],[PHASE],[HORIZONTAL],and[VERTICAL]willbestoredinmemory

for thecurrentsignal.Thenext timeyouproject thesignalwith thesameresolution,horizontalandverticalfrequency,itsadjustmentswillbecalledupandapplied.

Todeleteadjustmentsstoredinmemory,fromthemenu,youselect[RESET]→ [ALLDATA]andresettheadjustments.

NOTE:• The[RESET]→[ALLDATA]clearnotonly[IMAGEOPTION].(→page 64)

Selecting Overscan Percentage [OVERSCAN]Thisallowsyoutosettheappropriateoverscanforanincomingsignal.

AUTO �� Display an appropriately overscanned image ( factory setting)�OFF �� Does not overscan the image�ON �� Overscans the image�

NOTE:• The[OVERSCAN]cannotbeselectedwhenVIDEOsignalsareused.• The[OVERSCAN]itemisnotavailablewhen[NATIVE]isselectedfor[ASPECTRATIO].

Selecting Aspect Ratio [ASPECT RATIO]Theterm“aspectratio”referstotheratioofwidthtoheightofaprojectedimage.Theprojectorautomaticallydeterminestheincomingsignalanddisplaysitinitsappropriateaspectratio.•Thistableshowstypicalresolutionsandaspectratiosthatmostcomputerssupport.

Resolution AspectRatioVGA 640x480 4:3SVGA 800x600 4:3XGA 1024x768 4:3WXGA 1280x768 15:9WXGA 1280x800 16:10WXGA+ 1440x900 16:10SXGA 1280x1024 5:4SXGA+ 1400x1050 4:3UXGA 1600x1200 4:3

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Options FunctionAUTO Theprojectorwillautomaticallydeterminetheincomingsignalanddisplayitinitsaspect

ratio.Theprojectormayerroneouslydeterminetheaspectratiodependingonitssignal.Ifthisoccurs,selecttheappropriateaspectratiofromthefollowing.

4:3 Theimageisdisplayedin4:3aspectratio.16:9 Theimageisdisplayedin16:9aspectratio.15:9 Theimageisdisplayedin15:9aspectratio.16:10 Theimageisdisplayedin16:10aspectratio.WIDEZOOM Theimageisstretchedleftandright.

Partsofthedisplayedimagearecroppedattheleftandrightedgesandthereforenotvisible.NATIVE Theprojectordisplaysthecurrentimageinitstrueresolutionwhentheincomingcomputer

signalhasalowerresolutionthantheprojector’snativeresolution.

[Example 1]When the incomingsignalwiththeresolutionof800x600is displayed on theVE280/VE281/VE282:

[Example 2]When the incomingsignalwiththeresolutionof800x600isdisplayedontheVE280X/VE281X/VE282X:

NOTE:• Whenanon-computersignalisdisplayed,the[NATIVE]isnotavailable.• WhenyouaredisplayinganRGB imagewithahigher resolution than theprojector'snativeresolutionsuchasSXGA,theimagewillbedisplayedintheprojector’snativeresolution(XGAorSVGA)evenif[NATIVE]isselected.

Sample image when the appropriate aspect ratio is automatically determined[Computersignal]Aspectratioofincomingsignal 4:3 5:4 16:9 15:9 16:10

Samp le image when theappropriate aspect ratio isautomaticallydetermined

[Videosignal]Aspectratioofincomingsignal 4:3 Letterbox Squeeze

Sampleimagewhentheaspectratioisautomaticallydetermined

NOTE: To display a squeezed signalproperly,select[16:9]or[WIDEZOOM].

TIP:• Theterm“letterbox”referstoamorelandscape-orientedimagewhencomparedtoa4:3image,whichisthestandardaspectratio

for a video source. Theletterboxsignalhasaspectratioswiththevistasize“1.85:1”orcinemascopesize“2.35:1”formoviefilm.• Theterm“squeeze”referstothecompressedimageofwhichaspectratioisconvertedfrom16:9to4:3.

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Adjusting the Vertical Position of Image [POSITION](onlywhen[16:9],[15:9],or[16:10]isselectedfor[ASPECTRATIO])

When[16:9],[15:9],or[16:10]isselectedin[ASPECTRATIO],theimageisdisplayedwithblackbordersonthetopand bottom.Youcanadjusttheverticalpositionfromthetoptothebottomoftheblackarea.

Turning on Noise Reduction [NOISE REDUCTION]Thisfunctionallowsyoutoselectthelevelofnoisereduction.Theprojectorissettotheoptimizedlevelforeachsignalatthefactory.Selectyourpreferenceitemforyoursignalwhenvideonoiseisnoticeable.Theoptionsare[OFF],[LOW],[MEDIUM],and[HIGH].

NOTE:ThisfeatureisnotavailablefortheRGBsignal.Noisereductionsettooffgivesbestimagequalitybywayofhigherbandwidth.Noise reduction set to on softens the image.

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Menu Descriptions & Functions [SETUP]

[GENERAL]

Correcting Vertical Keystone Distortion Manually [KEYSTONE]Youcancorrectverticaldistortionmanually.(→page23)

Using the Wall Color Correction [WALL COLOR]Thisfunctionallowsforquickadaptivecolorcorrectioninapplicationswherethescreenmaterialisnotwhite.

NOTE:• Selectingcoloroptionsotherthan[OFF]willreducebrightness.• Whenthe3Dmodeisenabled,the[WALLCOLOR]itemisnotavailable.

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Setting Eco Mode [ECO MODE]ThisfeatureturnsonorofftheECOmode.Thelamplifecanbeextendedbyselecting[ON].Selecting[ON]alsodecreasesfannoisewhencomparedto[OFF]mode.

ECOMODE Description StatusofLAMPindicator

OFF ThisistheDefaultsetting(100%Brightness). Off

ON Selectthismodetoincreasethelamplife(approx.80%Brightness.) SteadyGreenlight

NOTE:• The[LAMPHOURSUSED]canbecheckedin[USAGETIME].Select[INFO.]→[USAGETIME].(→ page 62)• Theprojectorwillalwaysenterintothe[ECOMODE][ON]conditionfor90secondsimmediatelyaftertheprojectoristurnedon.Thelampconditionwillnotbeaffectedevenwhen[ECOMODE]ischangedwithinthistimeperiod.

• Afteralapseof45secondsfromwhentheprojectordisplaysablue,blackorlogoscreen,[ECOMODE]willautomaticallyswitchto[ON].Theprojectorwillreturntothe[OFF]modeonceasignalisaccepted.

• Iftheprojectorbecomesoverheatedin[OFF]modebecauseofuseinahigh-temperatureroom,theremaybeacasewherethe[ECOMODE]automaticallychangesto[ON]modetoprotecttheprojector.Thismodeiscalled“forcedECOmode”.Whentheprojectorisin[ON]mode,thepicturebrightnessdecreases.TheLAMPindicator’ssteadylightindicatestheprojectorisin[ON]mode.Whentheprojectorcomesbacktonormaltemperature,the[ECOMODE]returnsto[OFF]mode.

Setting Closed Caption [CLOSED CAPTION]ThisoptionsetsseveralclosedcaptionmodesthatallowtexttobesuperimposedontheprojectedimageofVideo.

OFF �� This exits the closed caption mode�CAPTION 1-4 �� Text is superimposed�

TEXT 1-4 �� Text is displayed�NOTE:• Theclosedcaptionisnotavailableunderthefollowingconditions:

- when messages or menus are displayed.-whenanimageismagnified,frozen,ormuted.-when[KEYSTONE]settingisnotzeroor[ASPECTRATIO]settingisnot[AUTO]or[4:3].

• Theprojectordoesnotsupportoptionalextendedcharactersforclosedcaptioning.

Selecting Menu Language [LANGUAGE]Youcanchooseoneof27languagesforon-screeninstructions.

NOTE:Yoursettingwillnotbeaffectedevenwhen[RESET]isdonefromthemenu.

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[MENU]

Turning On / Off Eco Message [ECO MESSAGE]Thisoptionturnsonoroffthefollowingmessageswhentheprojectoristurnedon.

TheEcoMessagepromptstheusertosaveenergy.When[OFF]isselectedfor[ECOMODE],youwillgetamessagetopromptyoutoselect[ON]for[ECOMODE].

When[ON]isselectedfor[ECOMODE]

Toclosethemessage,presstheENTERortheEXITbutton.Themessagewilldisappearifnobuttonoperationisdonefor30seconds.

When[OFF]isselectedfor[ECOMODE]

PressingtheENTERbuttonwilldisplaythe[ECOMODE]screen.(→page54)Toclosethemessage,presstheEXITbutton.

Selecting a Color or Logo for Background [BACKGROUND]Usethisfeaturetodisplayablue/blackscreenorlogowhennosignalisavailable.Thedefaultbackgroundis[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.Ifyoucannotfindoneinyourarea,askyourdealer.

NOTE:Yoursettingwillnotbeaffectedevenwhen[RESET]isdonefromthemenu.

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[INSTALLATION][VE280X/VE280/VE281X/VE281]

[VE282X/VE282]

Selecting Projector Orientation [ORIENTATION]Thisreorientsyourimageforyourtypeofprojection.Theoptionsare:desktopfrontprojection,ceilingrearprojection,desktoprearprojection,andceilingfrontprojection.

DESKTOPFRONT CEILINGREAR

DESKTOPREAR CEILINGFRONT

Disabling the Cabinet Buttons [CONTROL PANEL LOCK]ThisoptionturnsonorofftheCONTROLPANELLOCKfunction.

NOTE:• ThisCONTROLPANELLOCKdoesnotaffecttheremotecontrolfunctions.• Whenthecontrolpanelislocked,pressingandholdingtheSOURCEbuttonontheprojectorcabinetforabout10secondswillchangethesettingto[OFF].

Selecting Communication Speed [COMMUNICATION SPEED] (VE280X/VE280/VE281X/VE281)ThisfeaturesetsthebaudrateofthePCControlport(D-Sub9P).Itsupportsdataratesfrom4800to38400bps.Thedefaultis38400bps.Selecttheappropriatebaudrateforyourequipmenttobeconnected(dependingontheequipment,alowerbaudratemayberecommendedforlongcableruns).

NOTE:Yourselectedcommunicationspeedwillnotbeaffectedevenwhen[RESET]isdonefromthemenu.

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[OPTIONS(1)][VE280X/VE280]

[VE281X/VE281/VE282X/VE282]

Selecting Fan Mode [FAN MODE]Thisoptionallowsyoutoselectthreemodesforfanspeed:Automode,Highspeedmode,andHighAltitudemode.

AUTO �� The built-in fans automatically run at a variable speed according to the internal temperature�HIGH �� 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: • Whenyouwishtocooldownthetemperatureinsidetheprojectorquickly,select[HIGH].• ItisrecommendedthatyouselectHighspeedmodeifyouusetheprojectornon-stopforconsecutivedays.• Ifyouusetheprojectorataltitudesapproximately1200meters/4000feetorhigher,youarerecommendedtoset[FANMODE]to[HIGHALTITUDE].Failuretodosomaycausetheprojectortooverheat,resultinginmalfunction.

Highaltitude3700m(12000ft)

to3000m(10000ft)

[HIGHALTITUDE]for[FANMODE]5°to35°C

(ECOMODEONONLY)3000m(10000ft)

to2600m(8500ft)


(ECOMODEONONLY)2600m(8500ft)

to1200m(4000ft)


1200m(4000ft)to0

[AUTO]for[FANMODE]5°to40°C

• Usingtheprojectorataltitudesapproximately1200meters/4000feetorhigherwithoutsettingto[HIGHALTITUDE]cancausethe projector to overheat and the protector could shut down. If this happens, wait a couple minutes and turn on the projector.

• Usingtheprojectorataltitudeslessthanapproximately1200meters/4000feetandsettingto[HIGHALTITUDE]cancausethelamptoovercool,causingtheimagetoflicker.Switch[FANMODE]to[AUTO].

• Usingtheprojectorathighaltitudesorinlowairpressurecanshortenthelifeofcomponents.• Yoursettingwillnotbeaffectedevenwhen[RESET]isdonefromthemenu.

Selecting [COLOR SYSTEM]Thisfeatureenablesyoutoselectvideostandardsmanually.Normallyselect[AUTO].Selectthevideostandardfromthepulldownmenu.

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Enabling or Disabling WXGA Mode [WXGA MODE]Selecting[ON]willgiveprioritytoaWXGA(1280x768)signalinrecognizinganinputsignal.When[WXGAMODE]issetto[ON],anXGA(1024x768)signalmaynotberecognized.Inthiscase,select[OFF].

Enabling Key Sound and Error Sound [BEEP]Thisfeatureturnsonoroffthebuttonsoundoralarmwhenthefollowingoperationsareperformed.

-Displayingthemainmenu-Switchingsources-PressingPOWERONorPOWEROFFbutton

Setting HDMI [HDMI SETTINGS] (VE281X/VE281/VE282X/VE282)MakethesettingsforvideolevelandaudiolevelwhenconnectingHDMIequipmentsuchasaDVDplayer.

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 improve 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�

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[OPTIONS(2)]

Selecting Power-saving in [STANDBY MODE]Theprojectorhastwostandbymodes:[NORMAL]and[POWER-SAVING].ThePOWER-SAVINGmodeisthemodethatallowsyoutoputtheprojectorinthepower-savingconditionwhichconsumeslesspowerthantheNORMALmode.TheprojectorispresetforNORMALmodeatthefactory.

NORMAL �� Power indicator: Orange light/STATUS indicator: Green lightPOWER-SAVING �� 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

NOTE: • When[CONTROLPANELLOCK],or[AUTOPOWERON(COMP.)]isturnedon,the[STANDBYMODE]settingisnotavailable.• ThepowerconsumptioninthestandbymodewillnotbeincludedincalculatingCO2 emission reduction.• Yoursettingwillnotbeaffectedevenwhen[RESET]isdonefromthemenu.

Enabling Direct Power On [DIRECT POWER ON]Turnstheprojectoronautomaticallywhenthepowercordisinsertedintoanactivepoweroutlet.ThiseliminatestheneedtoalwaysusethePOWERbuttonontheremotecontrolorprojectorcabinet.

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Turning On the Projector By Applying Computer Signal [AUTO POWER ON(COMP.)]WhentheprojectorisinStandbymode,applyingacomputersignalfromacomputerconnectedtotheCOMPUTERINinputwillpowerontheprojectorandsimultaneouslyprojectthecomputer’simage.ThisfunctionalityeliminatestheneedtoalwaysusethePOWERbuttonontheremotecontrolortheprojectorcabinettopowerontheprojector.

NOTE: • Disconnectingacomputersignal fromthecomputerwillnotpoweroff theprojector.Werecommendusing this function incombinationoftheAUTOPOWEROFFfunction.

• Thisfunctionwillnotbeavailableunderthefollowingconditions:- whenacomponentsignalisappliedtotheCOMPUTERINconnector- whenaSynconGreenRGBsignalorcompositesyncsignalisapplied

• ToenabletheAUTOPOWERON(COMP.)afterturningofftheprojector,wait3secondsandinputacomputersignal. Ifacomputersignalisstillpresentwhentheprojectoristurnedoff,theAUTOPOWERON(COMP.)willnotworkandtheprojector

remains in standby mode.

Enabling Power Management [AUTO POWER OFF]Whenthisoptionisselectedyoucanenabletheprojectortoautomaticallyturnoff(attheselectedtime:5min.,10min.,20min.,30min.,1hour)ifthereisnosignalreceivedbyanyinputorifnooperationisperformed.

Selecting Default Source [DEFAULT SOURCE SELECT]Youcansettheprojectortodefaulttoanyoneofitsinputseachtimetheprojectoristurnedon.

LAST ��Sets the projector to default to the previous or last active input each time the projector is turned on�AUTO ��Searches for an active source in order of COMPUTER → (HDMI on 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�

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[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]Thisfunctionswitchesthe3DmodebetweenONandOFFforeachinput.

ON �� Turns on the 3D mode for the selected input�

NOTE:Toconfirmthatthesupported3Dsignalisaccepted,useeitherwayofthefollowing:- Makesurethat[3D]isdisplayedinthetoprightofthescreenafterthesourceisselected.- Display[INFO.]→[SOURCE]→[3DSIGNAL]andmakesurethat"SUPPORTED"isdisplayed.

OFF �� Turns off the 3D mode for the selected input�

[L/R INVERT]Changethesettingifyouhavedifficultyseeing3Dimages.

NON-INVERT ��Normal setting�INVERT ��Changes the order of displaying the images for left eye and right eye�

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Menu Descriptions & Functions [INFO.]Displaysthestatusofthecurrentsignalandlampusage.Thisitemhasfivepages.Theinformationincludedisasfollows:

TIP:PressingtheHELPbuttonontheremotecontrolwillshowthe[INFO.]menuitems.

[USAGE TIME]

[LAMPHOURSUSED](H)[TOTALCARBONSAVINGS](kg-CO2)

• ThemessagetotheeffectthatthelampshouldbereplacedwillbedisplayedforoneminutewhentheprojectoristurnedonandwhenthePOWERbuttonontheprojectorortheremotecontrolispressed.

Todismissthismessage,pressanybuttonontheprojectorortheremotecontrol.

Lamp life(H)ECO MODE

OFF ON4000 6000

• [TOTALCARBONSAVINGS]

Thisdisplays theestimatedcarbonsaving information inkg.Thecarbon footprint factor in thecarbonsavingcalculationisbasedontheOECD(2008Edition).

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[SOURCE (1)]

[RESOLUTION][HORIZONTALFREQUENCY][VERTICALFREQUENCY][SYNCTYPE][SYNCPOLARITY][SCANTYPE]

[VERSION]

[FIRMWARE]Version[DATA]Version

[SOURCE (2)]

[SIGNALTYPE][VIDEOTYPE][BITDEPTH](VE281X/VE281/VE282X/VE282)[VIDEOLEVEL](VE281X/VE281/VE282X/VE282)[3DSIGNAL]

[OTHERS]

[MODELNO.][SERIALNUMBER]

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Menu Descriptions & Functions [RESET]

Returning to Factory Default [RESET]TheRESETfeatureallowsyoutochangeadjustmentsandsettingstothefactorypresetfora(all)source(s)exceptthefollowing:

[ALLDATA]Resetalltheadjustmentsandsettingsforallthesignalstothefactorypreset.All items can be reset EXCEPT[LANGUAGE],[BACKGROUND],[COMMUNICATIONSPEED],[STANDBYMODE],[FANMODE],[LAMPHOURSUSED]and[TOTALCARBONSAVINGS].

NOTE:Elapsedtimeofthelampusewillnotbeaffectedevenwhen[RESET]isdonefromthemenu.

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6. MaintenanceThissectiondescribesthesimplemaintenanceproceduresyoushouldfollowtocleanthecabinetandthelens,andreplacethelamp.

Cleaning the Cabinet and the Lens1. 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.

Note on Cleaning the Lens• Useacommerciallyavailableplasticlenscleaner.

• Donotscratchormarthelenssurfaceasalensiseasilyscratched.

• Neverusealcoholorglasslenscleanerasdoingsowillcausedamagetothelenssurface.

Vacuum the intake vent inlet of the cabinet.

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Replacing the LampWhenthelampreachestheendofitslife,theLAMPindicatorinthecabinetwillblinkredandthemessagewillbedisplayed.Eventhoughthelampmaystillbeworking,replacethelamptomaintaintheoptimalprojectorperformance.Toreplacethelamp,contactyourNECdealer.Thelampisnotuserreplaceableparts.

CAUTION• Ifyoucontinuetousethelampafterthelampreachestheendofitslife,thelampbulbmayshatter,andpieces

ofglassmaybescatteredinthelampcase.Donottouchthemasthepiecesofglassmaycauseinjury.Ifthishappens,contactyourNECdealerforlampreplacement.

*NOTE: This message will be displayed under the following conditions:• foroneminuteaftertheprojectorhasbeenpoweredon• whenthe (POWER)buttonontheprojectorcabinetorthePOWEROFFbuttonontheremotecontrolispressed

To turn off the message, press any button on the projector cabinet or the remote control.

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Thissectionhelpsyouresolveproblemsyoumayencounterwhilesettinguporusingtheprojector.

Indicator MessagesPower Indicator

Indicator Condition Projector Condition NoteOff The power cord is unplugged� –

Blinking light Green 0�5 sec On,0�5 sec Off

The projector is getting ready to turn on� Wait for a moment�

Steady light Green The projector is turned on� –Orange [NORMAL] is selected for [STANDBY MODE] –Red [POWER-SAVING] is selected for [STANDBY

MODE]–

Status Indicator

Indicator Condition Projector Condition Note

Off Normal or Standby ([POWER-SAVING] for [STANDBY MODE]) –

Blinking light Red 2 cycle (0�5 sec On, 0�5 sec Off)

Temperature error The projector is overheated� Move the projector to a cooler location�

4 cycle (0�5 sec On, 0�5 sec Off)

Fan error Fans will not work correctly�

6 cycle (0�5 sec On, 0�5 sec Off)

Lamp error Lamp fails to light� Wait a full minute and then turn on again�

Green Re-firing the lamp (The projector is cooling down�)

The projector is re-firing.Wait for a moment�

Steady light Green Standby ([NORMAL] for [STANDBY MODE]) –Orange Cabinet button is locked You have pressed cabinet button when Cabinet

Button is locked�

Lamp Indicator

Indicator Condition Projector Condition NoteOff Normal –

Blinking light Red Lamp has reached its end of life� Lamp replacement message will be displayed�

Replace the lamp�

Steady light Green [ECO MODE] is set to [ON] –

Over-Temperature ProtectionIfthetemperatureinsidetheprojectorrisestoohigh,theover-temperatureprotectorwillautomaticallyturnoffthelampwiththeSTATUSindicatorblinking(2-cycleOnandOff.)Shouldthishappen,dothefollowing:• Unplugthepowercordafterthecoolingfansstop.• Movetheprojectortoacoolerlocationiftheroomwhereyouarepresentingisparticularlytoowarm.• Cleantheventilationholesiftheyarecloggedwithdust.• Waitabout60minutesuntiltheinsideoftheprojectorbecomescoolenough.

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Common Problems & Solutions (→“Power/Status/LampIndicator”onpage67.)Problem Check These ItemsDoesnotturnonorshutdown

• Checkthatthepowercordispluggedinandthatthepowerbuttonontheprojectorcabinetortheremotecontrolis on. (→pages16 and 17)

• Checktoseeiftheprojectorhasoverheated.Ifthereisinsufficientventilationaroundtheprojectororiftheroomwhereyouarepresentingisparticularlywarm,movetheprojectortoacoolerlocation.

• Thelampmayfailtolight.Waitafullminuteandthenturnonthepoweragain.• Set[FANMODE]to[HIGHALTITUDE]whenusingtheprojectorataltitudesapproximately1200meters/4000feetorhigher.Usingtheprojectorataltitudesapproximately1200meters/4000feetorhigherwithoutsettingto[HIGHALTITUDE]cancausetheprojectortooverheatandtheprojectorcouldshutdown.Ifthishappens,waitacoupleminutesandturnontheprojector.(→page57)

Ifyouturnontheprojectorimmediatelyafterthelampisturnedoff,thefansrunwithoutdisplayinganimageforsometimeandthentheprojectorwilldisplaytheimage.Waitforamoment.

Willturnoff • Ensurethatthe[AUTOPOWEROFF]isoff.(→page54, 60)

Nopicture • UsetheCOMPUTERortheVIDEObuttonontheremotecontroltoselectyoursource(ComputerorVideo).(→page19)Ifthereisstillnopicture,pressthebuttonagain.

• Ensureyourcablesareconnectedproperly.• Usemenustoadjustthebrightnessandcontrast.(→page48)• Resetthesettingsoradjustmentstofactorypresetlevelsusingthe[RESET]intheMenu.(→page64)• BesuretoconnecttheprojectorandnotebookPCwhiletheprojectorisinstandbymodeandbeforeturningonthepowertothenotebookPC.

InmostcasestheoutputsignalfromthenotebookPCisnotturnedonunlessconnectedtotheprojectorbeforebeingpoweredup.* Ifthescreengoesblankwhileusingyourremotecontrol,itmaybetheresultofthecomputer’sscreen-saverorpowermanagementsoftware.

• Seealsothenextpage.

P i c t u r e s u d d e n l ybecomesdark

• CheckiftheprojectorisintheForcedECOmodebecauseoftoohighambienttemperature.Ifthisisthecase,lowertheinternaltemperatureoftheprojectorbyselecting[HIGH]for[FANMODE].(→page57)

Color tone or hue isunusual

• Checkifanappropriatecolorisselectedin[WALLCOLOR].Ifso,selectanappropriateoption.(→page53)• Adjust[HUE]in[PICTURE].(→page47)

Imageisn’tsquaretothescreen

• Repositiontheprojectortoimproveitsangletothescreen.(→page20)• UsetheKeystonecorrectionfunctiontocorrectthetrapezoiddistortion.(→page23)

Picture is blurred • Adjustthefocus.(→page22)• Repositiontheprojectortoimproveitsangletothescreen.(→page20)• Ensure that the distance between the projector and screen iswithin the adjustment range of the lens.

(→page10)• Condensationmayformonthelensiftheprojectoriscold,broughtintoawarmplaceandisthenturnedon.Shouldthishappen,lettheprojectorstanduntilthereisnocondensationonthelens.

F l icker appears onscreen

• Set[FANMODE]tootherthan[HIGHALTITUDE]modewhenusingtheprojectorataltitudesapproximately1200meters/4000feetorlower.Usingtheprojectorataltitudeslessthanapproximately1200meters/4000feetandsettingto[HIGHALTITUDE]cancausethelamptoovercool,causingtheimagetoflicker.Switch[FANMODE]to[AUTO].(→page57)

Image i s sc ro l l i ngvertically, horizontallyor both

• Check thecomputer's resolutionand frequency.Makesure that the resolutionyouare trying todisplay issupportedbytheprojector.(→page74)

• AdjustthecomputerimagemanuallywiththeHorizontal/Verticalinthe[IMAGEOPTIONS].(→page50)

Remote control doesnotwork

• Installnewbatteries.(→page8)• Makesuretherearenoobstaclesbetweenyouandtheprojector.• Standwithin22feet(7m)oftheprojector.(→page8)

Indicatorislitorblinking • SeethePOWER/STATUS/LAMPIndicator.(→page67)

Cross color in RGBmode

• PresstheAUTOADJ.buttonontheprojectorcabinetortheremotecontrol.(→page25)• Adjustthecomputerimagemanuallywith[CLOCK]/[PHASE]in[IMAGEOPTIONS]inthemenu.(→page

49)

Cannot cont ro l theprojector fromexternalequipment

• Checktoseeif[STANDBYMODE]issetto[POWER-SAVING]andifitis,trytosetitto[NORMAL].(→page59)

3Dpictureisnotdisplay • See"Troubleshootingonviewing3Dimages"onpage42.

Formoreinformationcontactyourdealer.

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If there is no picture, or the picture is not displayed correctly.

• PoweronprocessfortheprojectorandthePC.

BesuretoconnecttheprojectorandnotebookPCwhiletheprojectorisinstandbymodeandbeforeturningonthepowertothenotebookPC.

InmostcasestheoutputsignalfromthenotebookPCisnotturnedonunlessconnectedtotheprojectorbeforebeingpoweredup.NOTE:Youcancheck thehorizontal frequencyof thecurrentsignal in theprojector’smenuunder Information. If it reads“---”,thismeansthereisnosignalbeingoutputfromthecomputer.(→ page 63orgotonextstep)

• Enablingthecomputer’sexternaldisplay.

DisplayinganimageonthenotebookPC’sscreendoesnotnecessarilymeanitoutputsasignaltotheprojector.WhenusingaPCcompatiblelaptop,acombinationoffunctionkeyswillenable/disabletheexternaldisplay.Usually,thecombinationofthe“Fn”keyalongwithoneofthe12functionkeysgetstheexternaldisplaytocomeonoroff.Forexample,NEClaptopsuseFn+F3,whileDelllaptopsuseFn+F8keycombinationstotogglethroughexternaldisplayselections.

• Non-standardsignaloutputfromthecomputer

IftheoutputsignalfromanotebookPCisnotanindustrystandard,theprojectedimagemaynotbedisplayedcorrectly.Shouldthishappen,deactivatethenotebookPC’sLCDscreenwhentheprojectordisplayisinuse.EachnotebookPChasadifferentwayofdeactivate/reactivatethelocalLCDscreensasdescribedinthepreviousstep.Refertoyourcomputer’sdocumentationfordetailedinformation.

• ImagedisplayedisincorrectwhenusingaMacintosh

WhenusingaMacintoshwiththeprojector,settheDIPswitchoftheMacadapter(notsuppliedwiththeprojector)accordingtoyourresolution.Aftersetting,restartyourMacintoshforthechangestotakeaffect.

ForsettingdisplaymodesotherthanthosesupportedbyyourMacintoshandtheprojector,changingtheDIPswitchonaMacadaptermaybounceanimageslightlyormaydisplaynothing.Shouldthishappen,settheDIPswitchtothe13"fixedmodeandthenrestartyourMacintosh.Afterthat,restoretheDIPswitchestoadisplayablemodeandthenrestarttheMacintoshagain.NOTE:AVideoAdaptercablemanufacturedbyAppleComputerisneededforaPowerBookwhichdoesnothaveaminiD-Sub15-pinconnector.

• MirroringonaPowerBook* WhenusingtheprojectorwithaMacintoshPowerBook,outputmaynotbesetto1024x768unless“mirroring”

isoffonyourPowerBook.Refertoowner’smanualsuppliedwithyourMacintoshcomputerformirroring.

• FoldersoriconsarehiddenontheMacintoshscreen

Foldersoriconsmaynotbeseenonthescreen.Shouldthishappen,select[View]→[Arrange]fromtheApplemenuandarrangeicons.

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SpecificationsThis sectionprovides technical informationabout theVE280X/VE281X/VE282X/VE280/VE281/VE282projector's

performance.

OpticalVE280X VE281X VE282X VE280 VE281 VE282

ProjectionSystem SingleDLP®chip(0.55”,aspect4:3)Resolution*1 1024×768pixels(XGA) 800×600pixels(SVGA)

Lens ManualzoomandfocusF=2.41-2.55,f=21.8-24.0mm

Lamp200WAC(160WinECOON)

LightOutput*2 *3 2800 lumensECOON:80%

ContrastRatio*3

(fullwhite:fullblack)3000:1

ImageSize(Diagonal) 30–300inches/0.76–7.6m(4:3)

ProjectionDistance(mini.-max.)46”-465”(wide)/52”-520”(tele)1.18-11.8m(wide)/1.32-13.2m(tele)

ProjectionAngle 14.0°(wide)/12.7°(tele)

*1 Effectivepixelsaremorethan99.99%.*2 Thisisthelightoutputvalue(lumens)whenthe[PRESET]modeissetto[HIGH-BRIGHT].Ifanyothermodeis

selectedasthe[PRESET]mode,thelightoutputvaluemaydropslightly.*3 CompliancewithISO21118-200Electrical

VE280X VE280 VE281X VE281 VE282X VE282

Inputs1xRGB/Component(D-Sub15P),1xVideo(RCA),1xStereoMini Audio

1 xRGB/Component (D-Sub15P), 1 xHDMI (19P)HDCPsupported*4,1xVideo(RCA),1xStereoMiniAudio(sharedwithCOMPUTER/VIDEO)

PCControl 1xPCControlPort(D-Sub9P) NoPCcontrolPortUSBPort NoUSBPort 1xTypeBColorReproduction 16.7millioncolorssimultaneously,Fullcolor

CompatibleSignals*5

Analog:VGA/SVGA/XGA/WXGA/SXGA/SXGA+/UXGA480i/480p/576i/576p/720p/1080iHDMI(VE281X/VE282X/VE281/VE282):VGA/SVGA/XGA/WXGA/SXGA480p/576p/720p/1080i/1080p

VideoBandwidth RGB:80MHz(Max.)

HorizontalResolution540TVlines:NTSC/NTSC4.43/PAL/PAL-M/PAL-N/PAL60300TVlines:SECAM

ScanRateHorizontal:15kHzto100kHz(RGB:24kHzorover)Vertical:50Hzto85Hz(120Hzsignalavailablein3Dmode)

SyncCompatibility SeparateSyncBuilt-inSpeaker 7W(monaural)PowerRequirement 100–240VAC,50/60HzInputCurrent 2.7-1.2 A

PowerConsumption

ECOMODEOFF

261W(100-130V)250W(200-240V)

ECOMODEON213W(100-130V)206W(200-240V)

STANDBYNORMAL

2W

STANDBYPOWER-SAVING

0.3W(100-130V)0.4W(200-240V)

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*4 HDMI™(DeepColor,LipSync)withHDCP WhatisHDCP/HDCPtechnology? HDCPisanacronymforHigh-bandwidthDigitalContentProtection.HighbandwidthDigitalContentProtection

(HDCP)isasystemforpreventingillegalcopyingofvideodatasentoveraHigh-DefinitionMultimediaInterface(HDMI).

IfyouareunabletoviewmaterialviatheHDMIinput,thisdoesnotnecessarilymeantheprojectorisnotfunctioningproperly.WiththeimplementationofHDCP,theremaybecasesinwhichcertaincontentisprotectedwithHDCPandmightnotbedisplayedduetothedecision/intentionoftheHDCPcommunity(DigitalContentProtection,LLC).

*5 Animagewithhigherorlowerresolutionthantheprojector’snativeresolution(VE280X/VE281X/VE282X:1024×768andVE280/VE281/VE282:800×600)willbedisplayedwithscalingtechnology.

MechanicalVE280X VE281X VE282X VE280 VE281 VE282

InstallationOrientation Desktop/Front,Desktop/Rear,Ceiling/Front,Ceiling/Rear

Dimensions10.2”(W)x3.5”(H)x9.7”(D)260mm(W)x89.5mm(H)x247mm(D)(notincludingprotrusions)

Weight 5.1lbs/2.3kg

EnvironmentalConsiderations

OperationalTemperatures:41°to104°F(5°to40°C),(ECOmodeselectedautomaticallyat95°Fto104°F/35°Cto40°C)20%to80%humidity(non-condensing)StorageTemperatures:14°to122°F(-10°to50°C),20%to80%humidity(non-condensing)

Regulations

UL/C-ULApproved(UL60950-1,CSA60950-1)MeetsDOCCanadaClassBrequirementsMeetsFCCClassBrequirementsMeetsAS/NZSCISPR.22ClassBMeetsEMCDirective(EN55022,EN55024,EN61000-3-2,EN61000-3-3)

Foradditionalinformationvisit:US:http://www.necdisplay.com/Global:http://www.nec-display.com/global/index.htmlForinformationonouroptionalaccessories,visitourwebsiteorseeourbrochure.

Thespecificationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.

http://www.necdisplay.com/

http://www.nec-display.com/global/index.html

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260(10.2)

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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Mini D-Sub 15 Pin Connector Pin Assignments of D-Sub COMPUTER Input Connector

SignalLevelVideosignal:0.7Vp-p(Analog)Syncsignal:TTLlevel

51 42 310

11 12 13 14 156 97 8

Pin No. RGB Signal (Analog) YCbCr Signal 1 Red Cr 2 GreenorSynconGreen Y 3 Blue Cb 4 Ground 5 Ground 6 RedGround CrGround 7 GreenGround YGround 8 BlueGround CbGround 9 NoConnection 10 SyncSignalGround 11 NoConnection 12 Bi-directionalDATA(SDA) 13 HorizontalSyncorCompositeSync 14 VerticalSync 15 DataClock

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Compatible Input Signal List

Horizontal:15KHzto100KHz(RGB:24KHzorover)Vertical:50Hzto85Hz

Analog RGBSignal Resolution

( dots ) AspectRatio RefreshRate(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 × 768 15:9 601280 × 800 *3 16:10 60

Quad-VGA 1280 × 960 4:3 60SXGA 1280 × 1024 5:4 60SXGA+ 1400 × 1050 4:3 60UXGA 1600 × 1200 4:3 60MAC13" 640 × 480 4:3 67MAC16" 832 × 624 4:3 75MAC19" 1024 × 768 4:3 75

HDMISignal Resolution


VGA 640 × 480 4:3 60SVGA 800 × 600 *1 4:3 60XGA 1024 × 768 *2 4:3 60WXGA 1280 × 768 15:9 60

1280 × 800 16:10 601366 × 768 16:9 60

WXGA+ 1440 × 900 16:10 60WXGA++ 1600 × 900 16:9 60Quad-VGA 1280 × 960 4:3 60SXGA 1280 × 1024 5:4 60SXGA+ 1400 × 1050 4:3 60WSXGA+ 1680 × 1050 16:10 60HDTV(1080p) 1920 × 1080 16:9 50/60HDTV(1080i) 1920 × 1080 16:9 50/60HDTV(720p) 1280 × 720 16:9 50/60SDTV(480p) 720 × 480 4:3/16:9 60SDTV(576p) 720 × 576 4:3/16:9 50

NOTE:• Animagewithhigherorlowerresolutionthantheprojector’snativeresolution(VE280X/VE281X/VE282X:1024×768/VE280/VE281/VE282:800x600)willbedisplayedwithscalingtechnology.

• SynconGreenandCompositesyncsignalsarenotsupported.• Signalsotherthanthosespecifiedinthetableabovemaynotbedisplayedcorrectly.Ifthisshouldhappen,changetherefreshrateorresolutiononyourPC.RefertoDisplayPropertieshelpsectionofyourPCforprocedures.

ComponentSignal Format AspectRatio RefreshRate

(Hz)HDTV(1080i) 1920 × 1080 16:9 50/60HDTV(720p) 1280 × 720 16:9 50/60SDTV(480p) 720 × 480 4:3/16:9 60SDTV(576p) 720 × 576 4:3/16:9 50SDTV(480i) 720 × 480 4:3/16:9 60SDTV(576i) 720 × 576 4:3/16:9 50HDTV(1080p) 1920 × 1080 16:9 50/60

Composite VideoSignal AspectRatio RefreshRate

(Hz)NTSC 4:3 60PAL 4:3 50PAL60 4:3 60SECAM 4:3 50

3D ComputerSignal Resolution


SVGA 800 × 600 *1 4:3 120XGA 1024 × 768 *2 4:3 1201280 × 720 1280 × 720 16:9 120WXGA 1280 × 800 16:10 120*3

*1NativeresolutiononSVGAmodel(VE280/VE281/VE282)*2NativeresolutiononXGAmodel(VE280X/VE281X/VE282X)*3ReducedBlanking(RB)signal

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NOTE: Contact your local dealer for a full list of the PC Control Codes if needed.

Cable ConnectionCommunicationProtocol

Baud rate ��38400 bpsData length ��8 bitsParity ��No parityStop bit ��One bitX on/off ��NoneCommunications procedure ��Full duplex

NOTE:Dependingontheequipment,alowerbaudratemayberecommendedforlongcableruns.

PC Control Connector (D-SUB 9P)

PC Control Codes and Cable ConnectionPC Control Codes

Function Code DataPOWER ON 02H 00H 00H 00H 00H 02HPOWER OFF 02H 01H 00H 00H 00H 03HINPUT SELECT COMPUTER 02H 03H 00H 00H 02H 01H 01H 09HINPUT SELECT HDMI (VE281X/VE281/VE282X/VE282) 02H 03H 00H 00H 02H 01H 1AH 22H INPUT SELECT VIDEO 02H 03H 00H 00H 02H 01H 06H 0EHPICTURE MUTE ON 02H 10H 00H 00H 00H 12HPICTURE MUTE OFF 02H 11H 00H 00H 00H 13HSOUND MUTE ON 02H 12H 00H 00H 00H 14HSOUND MUTE OFF 02H 13H 00H 00H 00H 15H

NOTE1:Pins1,4,6and9arenoused.

NOTE2:Jumper“RequesttoSend”and“CleartoSend”togetheronbothendsofthecabletosimplifycableconnection.

NOTE3:Forlongcablerunsitisrecommendedtosetcommunicationspeedwithinprojectormenusto9600bps.

1 52 43

6 7 98

To GND of PC

To RxD of PC

To TxD of PC

To RTS of PC

To CTS of PC

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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 first, 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 the “Fn” key along with one of the 12 function keys turns the external display on or off�

No image (Logo, blue or black background, no display)�Still no image even though you press the AUTO ADJ� button�Still no image even though you carry out [RESET] in the projector’s menu�Signal cable’s plug is fully inserted into the input connectorA message appears on the screen�( _____________________________________________ )The source connected to the projector is active and available�Still no image even though you adjust the brightness and/or the contrast�Input source’s resolution and frequency are supported by the projector�

Troubleshooting Check ListBeforecontactingyourdealerorservicepersonnel,checkthefollowinglisttobesurerepairsareneededalsobyreferringtothe“Troubleshooting”sectioninyouruser’smanual.Thischecklistbelowwillhelpussolveyourproblemmoreefficiently.*Printthispageandthenextpageforyourcheck.

Frequency of occurrence always sometimes (How often?_____________________) other (__________________)Power

No power (POWER indicator does not light green)� See also “Status Indicator (STATUS)”�

Power cord’s plug is fully inserted into the wall outlet�No power even though you press and hold the POWER button�

Shut down during operation�Power cord’s plug is fully inserted into the wall outlet�[AUTO POWER OFF] is turned off

Video and Audio

Image is too dark�Remains unchanged even though you adjust the brightness and/or the contrast�

Image is distorted�Image appears to be trapezoidal (unchanged even though you carry out the [KEYSTONE] adjustment)�

Parts of the image are lost�Still unchanged even though you press the AUTO ADJ� button�Still unchanged even though you carry out [RESET] in the projector’s menu�

Image is shifted in the vertical or horizontal direction�Horizontal and vertical positions are correctly adjusted on a computer signal�Input source’s resolution and frequency are supported by the projector�Some pixels are lost�

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�Image shows flickering or color drift on a computer signal.Still unchanged even though you change [FAN MODE] from [HIGH ALTITUDE] to [AUTO]�

Image appears blurry or out of focus�Still unchanged even though you checked the signal’s resolution on PC and changed it to projector’s native resolution�Still unchanged even though you adjusted the focus�

No sound�Audio cable is correctly connected to the audio input of the projector�Still unchanged even though you adjusted the volume level�

OtherRemote control does not work�

No obstacles between the sensor of the projector and the remote control�Projector is placed near a fluorescent light that can disturb the infrared remote controls�Batteries are new and are not reversed in installation�

Buttons on the projector cabinet do not work[CONTROL PANEL LOCK] is not turned on or is disabled in the menu�Still unchanged even though you press and hold the SOURCE button for a minimum of 10 seconds�

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In the space below please describe your problem in detail.

Information on application and environment where your projector is used

ProjectorModel number:Serial No�:Date of purchase:Lamp operating time (hours):Eco Mode: Off OnInformation on input signal:

Horizontal synch frequency [ ] kHzVertical synch frequency [ ] HzSynch polarity H (+) (−) V (+) (−)Synch type Separate Composite

Sync on GreenSTATUS Indicator:

Steady light Orange GreenFlashing light [ ] cycles

Remote control model number:

Signal cableNEC standard or other manufacturer’s cable?

Model number: Length: inch/mDistribution amplifier

Model number:Switcher

Model number:Adapter

Model number:

Projector PC

DVD player

Installation environmentScreen size: inchScreen type: White matte Beads Polarization Wide angle High contrast Throw distance: feet/inch/m Orientation: Ceiling mount DesktopPower outlet connection:

Connected directly to wall outlet Connected to power cord extender or other (the number of connected equipment______________)

Connected to a power cord reel or other (the number of connected equipment______________)

ComputerManufacturer:

Model number:

Notebook PC / Desktop

Native resolution:

Refresh rate:

Video adapter:

Other:

Video equipmentVCR, DVD player, Video camera, Video game or other

Manufacturer:

Model number:

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7. Appendix

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