Projector L50W User’s Manual Model No.
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Important Information Safety Cautions Precautions Please read this manual carefully before using your NEC L50W projector and keep the manual handy for future reference. CAUTION To turn off main power, be sure to remove the plug from power outlet. The power outlet socket should be installed as near to the equipment as possible, and should be easily accessible. CAUTION TO PREVENT SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. THERE ARE HIGH-VOLTAGE COMPONENTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Important Information RF Interference (for USA only) WARNING The Federal Communications Commission does not allow any modifications or changes to the unit EXCEPT those specified by NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc. in this manual. Failure to comply with this government regulation could void your right to operate this equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Important Information Fire and Shock Precautions • Ensure that there is sufficient ventilation and that vents are unobstructed to prevent the build-up of heat inside your projector. Allow at least 4 inches (10cm) of space between your projector and a wall. • Do not try to touch the ventilation outlet as it can become heated while the projector is turned on and immediately after the projector is turned off. • Prevent foreign objects such as paper clips and bits of paper from falling into your projector.
Important Information • • • • • • • • Remote Control Precautions Handle the remote control carefully. If the remote control gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Avoid excessive heat and humidity. Do not short, heat, or take apart battery. Do not throw battery into fire. If you will not be using the remote control for a long time, remove the battery. Dispose of used battery according to your local regulations. Do not place the battery upside down.
Important Information About High Altitude mode • Set [Fan Mode] to [High] when using the projector at altitudes approximately 2500 feet/760 meters or higher. • Using the projector at altitudes approximately 2500 feet/760 meters or higher without setting to [High] can cause the projector to overheat and the projector could shut down. If this happens, wait a couple minutes and turn on the projector.
Table of Contents Table of Contents...............................1 Usage Notice......................................2 Precautions..........................................2 Introduction.........................................4 Product Features.................................4 Package Overview...............................5 Product Overview................................6 Projector.................................................. 6 Connection Ports.....................................
Usage Notice Precautions Follow all warnings, precautions and maintenance as recommended in this user’s guide to maximize the life of your unit. ■ Warning- Turn on the projector first and then the signal sources. Turkish RoHS information relevant for Turkish market EEE Yonetmeliğine Uygundur. High gain type screens are not optimal for use with this projector. The lower the screen gain (i.e., screen gain on the order of 1), the better the appearance of the projected image. English ...
Usage Notice Do: ■ T urn off the product before cleaning. ■ Use a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent to clean the cabinet. ■ Disconnect the power plug from AC outlet if the product is not being used for a long period of time. ■ If the lens is soiled, use a commercially available cleaning cloth for lens. Do not: ■ U se abrasive cleaners, waxes or solvents to clean the unit. ■ Use under the following conditions: - Extremely heat, cold or humidity.
Introduction Product Features This product is a WXGA single chip 0.45” DLPTM projector. Features you’ll enjoy: ■ Light and small LED projector The projector uses LED as a light source instead of lamp. ■ Display popular wide screen High resolution display - 1,039,680 pixels (similar to WXGA) ■ Quick start (4 seconds), Quick Power Off (0.5 second), Direct Power Off 4 seconds after turning on the power, the projector is ready to display PC or video images.
Introduction Package Overview Please save the original box and packing materials if you ever need to ship your projector. This projector comes with all the items shown below. Check to make sure your unit is complete. Contact your dealer immediately if anything is missing.
Introduction Product Overview Projector 1 1 7 2 8 3 4 5 6 2 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. English ...
Introduction Connection Ports 1 8 2 3 4 9 5 6 7 10 1. SD CARD Slot Used for Multimedia. Note: Supported SD card types are: - SD card up to 2 GB - SDHC card up to 32 GB (Mini/Micro SD and Mini/Micro SDHC cards require an adapter.) We do not warrant that the projector supports all SD cards and all USB devices in the market. Mobile phones or iPod cannot be connected to the USB-A port. 2. USB-A Port 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Connect a commercially available USB device. Used for Multimedia.
Introduction Control Panel English ... 8 1 2 3 4 1 POWER and indicator Press the “ ” button to turn on the projector. Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on pages 14-15. 2 SOURCE Press “SOURCE” to select an input signal. 3 STATUS indicator Indicate the projector’s temperature status and Control Panel Lock is enabled. Refer to the Status Indicator on page 44. 4 LED indicator Indicate the projector’s light source (LED) status. Refer to the LED Indicator on page 44.
Introduction Remote Control 1 2 4 10 12 13 11 S 25 8 9 LT 20 6 14 3V O R 5 7 Before using the remote control for the first time, remove the transparent insulation tape. See page 11 for battery installation. C 3 1 POWER Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on pages 14-15 2 VOL. +/- Increase/decrease speaker volume. 3 COMP. Press “COMP.” to choose COMPUTER IN connector. 4 VIDEO Press “VIDEO” to choose the VIDEO IN connector.
Introduction English ... 10 6 SD Press “SD” to choose the SD CARD slot. Multimedia will start. 7 USB-A Press “USB-A” to choose the USB-A port. Multimedia will start. 8 USB-B Press “USB-B” to choose the USB-B port. (USB Display) 9 AUTO ADJ. Optimizing a computer image automatically. 10 D-ZOOM Zoom in/out the projected image.
Introduction Battery Installation The projector will not respond if there are objects between the remote control and the sensor, or if strong light falls on the sensor. Weak battery will also prevent the remote control from properly operating the projector. Keep the coin cell battery out of reach of children so as not to allow them to swallow the cell battery. 25 LT O 2- L iC E L L 3 V 25 20 LT 3V 25 20 LT R 3V O C M S O R S 2. Remove the old Lithium 3. Put the cover back.
Installation Connecting the Projector Connect to Computer/Notebook Make sure that the power plug is fully inserted into both the projector AC inlet and the wall outlet. MOLEX To the wall outlet 3 4 5 6 2 SD CARD molex 1 R PS50426E 7 Note: When Viewing a DVI Digital Signal • Use a DVI-to-HDMI cable compliant with DDWG (Digital Display Working Group) DVI (Digital Visual Interface) revision 1.0 standard. The cable should be within 197”/5 m long.
Installation Connect to Video Sources DVD Player, Blu-ray Player, Set-top Box, HDTV receiver Make sure that the power plug is fully inserted into both the projector AC inlet and the wall outlet. 4 Video Output To the wall outlet 3 5 6 2 7 SD CARD 1 R PS50426E Due to the difference in applications for each country, some regions may have different accessories. 8 1.............................................................................................Power cord (supplied) 2..............
Installation Powering On/Off the Projector Powering On the Projector 1. Slide the lens cover. 1. Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely connected. The Power indicator will turn red. When you first 2. Turn on the projector by pressing “POWER” on the remote turn on the projeccontrol or on the control panel. The Power indicator tor, you will get the Startup menu. This will flash blue.
Installation Powering off the projector In some cases the POWER indicator can stay light for a certain period of 1. Press the “POWER” button on the remote control or the button on the control panel to turn off the projector, you will see a message as below on the on-screen display. time after the power cord is unplugged. This is not a fault. Press 2. Press the “POWER” button again to confirm. When the light the POWER button again with the power turns red, the projector has entered standby mode.
Installation Warning Indicator When the “STATUS” indicator flashes red in two cycles, it indicates the projector has overheated. The projector will automatically shut itself down. When the “STATUS” indicator flashes red in four cycles and the message below displays on-screen, it indicates the fan failed. Stop using the projector and disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet, then contact your local dealer or our service center. English ...
Installation Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Height of Projector Image The projector is equipped with an adjustable foot to raise and lower the image to fill the screen. Rotate the tilt adjustable foot counter clockwise to raise the projector or clockwise to lower it. Tilt adjusting foot 17 ...
Installation Adjusting the Projector Focus To focus the image, rotate the focus lever until the image is clear. L50W series: The projector will focus at distances from 20.5” to 118.1”/52 to 300 cm. Focus Lever Adjusting Projection Image Size L50W series: Projection Image Size from 17” to 100” (0.438 to Di ag on al Width 17" (43.8cm) Height 2.540 meters). 30" (76.7cm) 50" (126.4cm) 66" (168.5cm) 80" (203.2cm) 100" (254.0cm) D 1.7'(0.52m) 3.0'(0.91m) 4.9'(1.50m) 6.6'(2.00m) 7.9'(2.40m) 9.
User Controls On Screen Display The Projector has a multilingual On Screen Display (OSD) that allows you to make image adjustments and change a variety of settings. The projector will automatically detect the source. How to operate When “Advanced”, “Signal”, or “Information” is selected for the sub menu, you cannot select any item in the main menu. 1. To open the OSD, press the MENU button on the Remote Control. 2. When OSD is displayed, use the buttons to select any item in the main menu.
User Controls Menu Tree Main Menu Sub Menu IMAGE Picture Mode Settings Brightness Contrast Presentation / High-Bright / Video / Movie / sRGB / Blackboard / AdobeRGB / User Off / Red / Green / Blue / Cyan / Magenta / Yellow 0~100 0~100 Sharpness 0~31 Wall Color Saturation 0~100 Hue 0~100 Advanced Gamma Film / Video / Graphics / PC / Blackboard BrilliantColor™ 0~10 Color Temp.
User Controls Main Menu Sub Menu OPTIONS Input Search Fan Mode Eco Mode Information Hide Background Color Information Advanced Settings Off / On AUTO / High Speed Off / On Off / On Black / Blue Model Name Serial Number Source Resolution Software Version Software2 Version Video Level Aspect Ratio Color Space Projector Hours Used Exit Direct Power On Auto Power Off (min.) Off Timer (min.
User Controls IMAGE Picture Mode There are many factory presets optimized for various types of images. Use the or button to select the item. Presentation: For computer or notebook. High-Bright: Maximum brightness from PC input. Video: This mode is recommended for typical TV program viewing. Movie: For home theater. sRGB: Standardized accurate color. Blackboard: This mode should be selected to achieve optimum color settings when projecting onto a blackboard (green).
User Controls Contrast The contrast controls the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the picture. Adjusting the contrast changes the amount of black and white in the image. “Sharpness”, “Saturation” and “Hue” functions are only supported under Video mode. Press the button to decrease the contrast. Press the button to increase the contrast. Sharpness Adjust the sharpness of the image. Press the button to decrease the sharpness.
User Controls IMAGE | Advanced Gamma This allows you to choose a gamma table that has been fine-tuned to bring out the best image quality for the input. Film: for home theater. Video: for video or TV source. Graphics: for image source. PC: for PC or computer source. Blackboard: This mode should be selected to achieve optimum color settings when projecting onto a blackboard (green).
User Controls Input Use this option to enable / disable input sources. Press to enter the sub menu and select which sources you require. Press the ENTER button to finalize the selection. The projector will not search for inputs that are not selected. Exit Press to return to the previous menu. 25 ...
User Controls SCREEN Aspect Ratio Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio. 4:3: This format is for 4×3 input sources. 16:9: This format is for 16×9 input sources, like HDTV and DVD enhanced for Wide screen TV. Fill: for Fullscreen. AUTO: Automatically selects the appropriate display format. Overscan Overscan function removes the noise in a video image. Overscan the image to remove video encoding noise on the edge of video source.
User Controls SETTING Language Choose the multilingual OSD menu. Press the or button into the sub menu and then use the or button to select your preferred language. Press to finalize the selection. The rear projection is to be used with a translucent screen. Image Filp Standard: Normal screen. H Flip: Horizontally flip the image. V Flip: Vertically flip the image. H+V Flip: Flip the image by horizontal and vertical. 27 ...
User Controls Standard V Flip H Flip H+V Flip Menu Location Choose the menu location on the display screen. Signal Refer to next page. Mute Choose “On” to turn mute on. Choose “Off” to turn mute off. Volume Press the button to decrease the volume. Press the button to increase the volume. Advanced Refer to page 30. English ...
User Controls SETTING | Signal (RGB) “Signal” is only supported in Analog VGA (RGB) signal. Phase Synchronize the signal timing of the display with the graphic card. If the image appears to be unstable or flickers, use this function to correct it. Clock Change the display data frequency to match the frequency of your computer’s graphic card. Use this function only if the image appears to flicker vertically. H. Position Press the Press the button to move the image left.
User Controls SETTING | Advanced Logo Use this function to display the startup screen (NEC logo). On: Displays the NEC logo. Off: No logo is displayed. Closed Caption Use this function to enable close caption and activate the closed caption menu. Select an appropriate closed captions option: Off, CC1, CC2, CC3 and CC4. Video Level “Video Level” is only supported under HDMI source. Select “AUTO” to automatically detect video level.
User Controls OPTIONS Input Search On: The projector will search for other signals if the current input signal is lost. Off: The projector will only search current input connection. Fan Mode AUTO: The built-in fans automatically run at a variable speed according to the internal temperature. High Speed: The built-in fans run at high speed. The built-in fans run at a high speed. Select this option when using the projector at altitudes approximately 2500 feet/760 meters or higher.
User Controls Information Refer to next page. Advanced Refer to page 34. Reset Choose “Yes” to return the display parameters on all menus to the factory default settings. English ...
User Controls OPTIONS | Information Information “Video Level”, “Aspect Ratio”, and “Color Space” are only supported under HDMI source. To display the projector information for source, resolution, and software version on the screen. 33 ...
User Controls OPTIONS | Advanced Direct Power On Choose “On” to activate Direct Power mode. The projector will automatically power on when AC power is supplied, without pressing the buton on the projector control panel or the POWER ON button on the remote control. Auto Power Off (min) Sets the countdown timer interval. The countdown timer will start, when there is no signal being sent to the projector. The projector will automatically power off when the countdown has finished (in minutes).
User Controls Using Multimedia Multimedia is an interactive PC-less presentation solution. It equipped several mode (Photo, Video, Music, Office Reader, and Setting) with user-friendly user interface. To display the main menu of the Multimedia, press the USBA, USB-B or SD button on the remote control or press the SOURCE button. Layer1: Main Menu Layer2: Sub Menu Layer3: Setting Photo Min:64x64, Max: Over 4000x4000 Music File size: Max. 2GB Video File size: Max.
User Controls How to operate 1. To open the OSD, press the MENU button on the Remote Control. 2. When OSD is displayed, use the buttons to select any item in the main menu. While making a selection on a particular page, press the ENTER button to enter sub menu. 3. Use the buttons to select the desired item in the sub menu and adjust the settings by using the or button. 5. After adjusting the settings, press the EXIT button to go back to the main menu. 6. To exit, press the MENU button again.
User Controls Office Reader File list mode or Setup or Multimedia Menu Tree Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Settings Photo Setup Display Ratio Auto/Full Slideshow Duration 5 sec./15 sec./30 sec./1 min./5 min./15 min.
User Controls Supported Formats ■ Supported graphic formats: JPG, BMP JPG file supports JPEG Baseline and progressive JPEG. BMP file supports full color only. - Some files supported by the above requirements may not be displayed ■ Supported audio formats: WAV, MP3, WMA WAV supports PCM and AD-PCM. - Some files supported by the above requirements may not be played. ■ Supported video formats: AVI, MOV, MPG, MP4, WMV, MKV Motion JPEG, MPEG2, MPEG4 (H.
User Controls Using the Projector as a Storage Device Important: • Use the projector’s storage area as a temporary storage. Back up your data on your computer’s hard disk drive before using the projector as a storage device. We will not be liable for any data loss or damage that could result from using the projector. If your data is not to be used for a long period time, delete them from the projector’s storage area.
User Controls Projecting Your Computer’s Screen Image from the Projector via the USB Cable (USB Display) Using the supplied USB cable (or a commercially available USB cable compatible with USB 2.0 specifications) to connect the computer with the projector allows you to send your computer screen image to the projector for displaying. Power On/Off and source selection of the projector can be done from your computer without connecting a computer cable (VGA).
Appendices Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with the projector, refer to the following information. If the problem persists, please contact your local dealer or service center. Problem: No image appears on screen Ensure all the cables and power connections are correctly and securely connected as described in the “Installation” section. Ensure the pins of connectors are not crooked or broken. Make sure the projector is switched on.
Appendices 6. Click on “Show all devices”. Next, select “Standard monitor types” under the SP box; choose the resolution mode you need under the “Models” box. If you are using a Notebook: 1. First, follow the steps above to adjust resolution of the computer. 2. Press the toggle output settings.
Appendices Problem: Image is out of focus Adjust the Focus Lever on the projector lens. Make sure the projection screen is between the required distance 20.5” to 118.1”/52 to 300 mm from the projector (refer to page 18). Problem: The image is stretched when displaying 16:9 DVD The projector automatically detects 16:9 DVD and adjusts the aspect ratio by digitizing to full screen with 4:3 default setting.
Appendices Problem: Indicator lighting message Power Indicator Indicator Condition Off Blinking light Note -- 0.5 sec On, 0.5 sec Off The projector is getting ready to turn on. Wait for a moment. 2.5 sec On, 0.5 sec Off Off Timer is enabled. -- Blue The projector is turned on. -- Red The projector is in standby.
Appendices Specifications Optical Projection System Single DLP® chip (0.45”, aspect ratio 16:10) Resolution *1 1,039,680 pixels (similar to WXGA) Lens Fixed lens, manual focus F/15 Light Output *2 *3 500 lumens Contrast Ratio *3 (full white:full black) 2500:1 Image Size (Diagonal) 17 to 100 inches / 0.432 to 2.540 m Projection Distance (mini. - max.) 20.5 to 118.1 inches / 52 to 300 mm *1 Effective pixels are more than 99.99%.
Appendices Electrical *4 HDMI® (Deep Color) with HDCP What is HDCP/HDCP technology? HDCP is an acronym for High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection. High bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) is a system for preventing illegal copying of video data sent over a Digital Visual Interface (DVI). If you are unable to view material via the HDMI input, this does not necessarily mean the projector is not functioning properly.
Appendices Compatibility Modes Analog RGB Signal Aspect Ratio Resolution (dots) Refresh Rate (Hz) VGA 640x480 4:3 60/72/75/85 SVGA 800x600 4:3 56/60/72/75/85 XGA 1024x768 4:3 60/70/75/85 XGA+ 1152x864 4:3 70/75/85 HD 1280x720 16:9 60 1280x768 15:9 60/75/85 1280x800 16:10 60 WXGA 1366x768 16:9 60 Quad-VGA 1280x960 4:3 60/75 SXGA 1280x1024 5:4 60/72/75 SXGA+ 1400x1050 4:3 60 WXGA+ 1440x900 16:10 60 1680x1050 16:10 60 1920x1080 16:9 60 MAC 13” 640x480
Appendices HDMI Signal Aspect Ratio Resolution (dots) Refresh Rate (Hz) VGA 640x480 4:3 60/72/75/85 SVGA 800x600 4:3 56/60/72/75/85 XGA 1024x768 4:3 60/70/75/85 XGA+ 1152x864 4:3 70/75/85 HDTV(1080p) 1920x1080 16:9 50/60 HDTV(1080i) 1920x1080 16:9 50/60 HDTV(720p) 1280x720 16:9 50/60 SDTV(480p) 720x480 4:3/16:9 60 SDTV(576p) 720x576 4:3/16:9 50 1280x768 15:9 60/75/85 1280x800 16:10 60 1366x768 16:9 60 Quad-VGA 1280x960 4:3 60/75 SXGA 1280x1024 5:4 60
Appendices Tripod Stand Installation 1. You can install this projector using a camera tripod. 2. The tripod specifications: Type: 1/4”-20UNC CAUTION: CAUTION: Camera Tripod This screw hole is not used for ceiling mount. Do not use this screw hole to - Do not use on an attach a ceiling mount kit. unstable surface. Doing so may cause the tripod to fall over, resulting in damage. - Refer to the user’s manual packaged with your tripod. - Use a tripod with 1.2 kg or over of maximum load.
Appendices Cabinet Dimensions Unit: mm/inch 23.4/0.92" 57.5/2.26" Lens Center 174.4/6.87" 51.0/2.01" 226.0/8.90" English ... 50 43.0/1.
Appendices Pin Assignments of D-Sub COMPUTER Input Connector Mini D-Sub 15 Pin Connector Pin No. 11 12 13 14 15 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 Signal Level Video signal : 0.
Troubleshooting Check List Before contacting your dealer or service personnel, check the following list to be sure repairs are needed also by referring to the “Troubleshooting” section in your user’s manual. This checklist below will help us solve your problem more efficiently. * Print the following pages. Frequency of occurrence always sometimes (How often?_______________________) other (__________________) Power No power (POWER indicator does not light blue).
In the space below please describe your problem in detail. Information on application and environment where your projector is used Projector Installation environment Model number: Serial No.
TravelCare Guide TravelCare - a service for international travelers This product is eligible for “TravelCare”, NEC’s unique international warranty and repair service. For more information on TravelCare service, visit our website (in English only). http://www.nec-display.com/dl/en/pj_support/travel_care.
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