Portable Projector NP200/NP100 User’s Manual
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Important Information Safety Cautions Precautions Please read this manual carefully before using your NEC NP100/NP200 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 place the battery upside down. NOTE: * Keep the coin cell battery out of reach of children so as not to allow them to swallow the cell battery. CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Table of Contents Table of Contents.......................................................................................... 1 Usage Notice................................................................................................. 2 Precautions...........................................................................................................2 Introduction................................................................................................... 4 Product Features.....................
Usage Notice Precautions Follow all warnings, precautions and maintenance as recommended in this user’s guide to maximize the life of your unit. English ... 2 ■ Warning- Do not look into the projector’s lens when the lamp is on. The bright light may hurt your eyes. ■ Warning- To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this projector to rain or moisture. ■ Warning- Please do not open or disassemble the projector as this may cause electric shock.
Usage Notice Do: ■ T urn off the product before cleaning. ■ Use a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent to clean the display housing. ■ Disconnect the power plug from AC outlet if the product is not being used for a long period of time. Do not: ■ Block the slots and openings on the unit provided for ventilation. ■ 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 an SVGA/XGA single chip 0.55” DLPTM projector. Outstanding features include: ■ NP100: True SVGA, 800 x 600 addressable pixels NP200: True XGA, 1024 x 768 addressable pixels ■ Single chip DarkChip2TM DLPTM technology ■ NTSC/NTSC4.
Introduction Package Overview 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. Due to the difference in applications for each country, some regions may have different accessories.
Introduction Product Overview Projector 1 8 2 3 10 4 5 9 To release the remote control from the projector gently press down on the top of the remote control above the “Picture” button. This will cause the bottom of the remote control to pop-up for removal from the cabi- 1. net. Be careful not to 2. push any of the buttons 3. on the remote control 4. while removing it from 5. the cabinet. Point the remote control toward the remote sensor.
Introduction Connection Ports 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 8 COMPUTER IN Connector S-VIDEO IN Connector VIDEO IN Connector SERVICE Port MONITOR OUT Connector AUDIO IN Jack AC IN KensingtonTM Lock Port 7 ...
Introduction Wireless Remote Control 25 S 20 10 11 5 4 12 6 14 15 7 16 5 8 LT R 2 3 17 3V O C 9 13 Before using the remote control for the first time, remove the transparent insulation tape. See page 10 for battery installation. English ... 1 8 1 Power Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on pages 12-13. 2 Picture Mode Select the Picture mode from Presentation, Movie, sRGB, Game and User. 3 Computer Source Press “Computer” to choose Computer connector.
Introduction 5 Keystone Correction Adjust the image to compensate for distortion caused by tilting the projector (vertical ± 40 degrees). 6 Source Press “Source” to choose RGB, Component, S-Video, Composite and HDTV sources. 7 Menu Press “Menu” to launch the Onscreen display (OSD), back to the top level of OSD for the OSD main menu operation 8 AV-Mute Momentarily turn off/on the audio and video. 9 Reset Change the adjustments and settings to the factory default value.
Introduction Battery Installation 25 20 LT C R 2- L iC E L L 3 V O M nO S JAPAN H 1. Press firmly and slide the battery cover off. 25 20 LT Keep the coin cell battery out of reach of children so as not to allow them to swallow the cell battery. 25 S 20 LT R 3V O M C R 3V O C S 2. Remove the old Lithium 3. Put the cover back. coin cell and install new one (CR2025). Ensure that the side with a “+” is facing up. Remote Control Precautions • Handle the remote control carefully.
Installation Connecting the Projector VGA, DVI 6 Video Output 5 2 Make sure that the power plug is fully inserted into both the projector AC inlet and the wall outlet. 4 3 To the wall outlet 1 Due to the difference in applications for each country, some regions may have different accessories. S-Video Output 1............................................................................................Power cable (supplied) 2.........................................................................
Installation Powering On/Off the Projector Powering On the Projector 1. Ensure that the power cable and signal cable are securely connected. The Power LED will flash blue. 2. Remove the lens cap. 3. Turn on the lamp by pressing “Power” on the control panel. The startup screen (NEC logo) will display and the Power LED will turn blue. 4. Turn on your source (computer, notebook, video player,etc.) The projector will detect your source automatically.
Installation Powering off the projector 1. Press the “Power” to turn off the projector lamp, you will see a message as below on the on-screen display. 2. Press the “Power” again to confirm. 3. The cooling fan continues to operate for about 120 seconds during the cool down period and the Power LED will flash blue. When the light starts flashing, the projector has entered standby mode.
Installation Warning Indicator When the “Power” LED indicator turns red, it indicates the projector has overheated. The projector will automatically shut itself down. When the “Power” LED indicator flashes red and the message below displays on-screen, the projector has detected that the lamp is approaching its end of life. When you see this message, change the lamp as soon as possible or contact your local dealer or our service center.
Installation Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Height of Projector Image The projector is equipped with adjustable feet to raise and lower the image to fill the screen. To raise/lower the image: 1. Use to fine-tune the display angle. The tilt angle of the projector should not exceed 15 degrees, nor should the projector be installed in any way other than the desktop and ceiling mount, otherwise lamp life could decrease dramatically.
Installation Adjusting the Projector Zoom / Focus You may turn the zoom ring to zoom in or out. To focus the image, rotate the focus ring until the image is clear. The projector will focus at distances from 3.9 to 39.4 feet (1.2 to 12.0 meters) with mechanical travel. Focus Ring Zoom Ring Adjusting Projection Image Size Diagonal 30.3" (76.9cm) 27.5" (69.8cm) 75.7" (192.3cm) 68.7" (174.4cm) 126.2" (320.5cm) 114.4" (290.7cm) 176.7" (448.7cm) 160.2" (407.0cm) 227.1" (576.9cm) 206.0" (523.3cm) 302.
User Controls On Screen Display The Projector has a multilingual On Screen Display that allows you to make image adjustments and change a variety of settings. The projector will automatically detect the source. How to operate 1. To open the OSD, press “Menu” on the Remote Control. 2. When OSD is displayed, use keys to select any item in the main menu. While making a selection on a particular page, press key to enter sub menu. 3.
User Controls Image (PC Mode) Picture Mode There are many factory presets optimized for various types of images. Use the or to select the item. Presentation: For computer or notebook. Movie: For home theater. sRGB: For standard color. Game: For game. User: Memorize user’s settings. Brightness Adjust the brightness of the image. Press the Press the Contrast to darken image. to lighten the image.
User Controls Clock “Clock” changes the display data frequency to match the frequency of your computer’s graphic card. If you experience a vertical flickering bar, use this function to make an adjustment. Phase Synchronize the signal timing of the projector with the graphics card. If you experience an unstable or flickering image, use this function to correct it. White Peaking Use the white peaking control to set the white peaking level of DMD chip.
User Controls Image (Video Mode) Picture Mode There are many factory presets optimized for various types of images. Use the or to select the item. Presentation: For computer or notebook. Movie: For home theater. sRGB: For standard color. Game: For game. User: Memorize user’s settings. Brightness Adjust the brightness of the image. Press the Press the Contrast to darken image. to lighten the image.
User Controls Color Adjust a video imge from black and white to fully saturated color. Press the Press the Hue to decrease the amount of color in the image. to increase the amount of color in the image. Adjust the color balance of red and green. Press the to increase the amount of green in the image. Press the to increase the amount of red in the image. Sharpness Adjust the sharpness of the image. Press the to decrease the sharpness.
User Controls Display Setting Keystone Adjust image distortion caused by tilting projector. (±40 degrees). H-Position (Horizontal Position) Press the to move the image left. Press the to move the image right. V-Position (Vertical Position) Press the to move the image down. Press the to move the image up. Aspect Ratio Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio. 4:3 This format is for 4x3 input sources not enhanced for Widescreen TV.
User Controls Orientation Front-Desktop The factory default setting. Rear-Desktop Front-Ceiling Rear-Ceiling When you select this function, the projector reverses the image so you can project behind a translucent screen. When you select this function, the projector turns the image upside down for ceiling-mounted projection. When you select this function, the projector reverses and turns the image upside down at same time.
User Controls Default Setting Source Lock When this function is turned “Off”, the projector will search for other signals if the current input signal is lost. When this function is turned “On”, it will only search a specified connection port. Fan Control hoose “On” to turn on Fan Control mode. Operate the fan at full C speed continuously to allow for proper high altitude cooling of the projector. Lamp Life Reminder Choose this function to show or to hide the lamp end of life warning message.
User Controls Audio Mute: ■ Choose “On” to mute the volume. ■ Choose “Off” to restore the volume. Volume: ■ P ress the to decrease the volume. ■ P ress the to increase the volume. Clear Lamp Hours Reset the lamp life hour after replacing a new lamp. Reset Return the adjustments and settings to the factory default values. 25 ...
User Controls Language Language Choose the multilingual OSD. Press into the sub menu and then use the or or or key to select your preferred language. Press “Enter” to finalize the selection. English ...
User Controls Information Information To display the projector information on the screen. 27 ...
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. Check if the projection lamp has been securely installed.
Appendices 4. Verify the resolution setting is less than or equal to 1280 x 1024 5. Select the “Change” under the “Monitor” tab . 6. Click on “Show all devices”. Next, select “Standard monitor resolution. 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 has vertical flickering bar Use “Clock” to make an adjustment. Check and reconfigure the display mode of your graphic card to make it compatible with the product. Problem: Image is out of focus Adjust the Focus Ring on the projector lens. Make sure the projection screen is between the required distance 3.9 to 39.4 feet (1.2 to 12.0 meters) from the projector (refer to page 16).
Appendices Problem: LED lighting message Message Standby (Input power cable) Power-LED (Blue) (Red) (Purple) Flashing (0.5 sec.) Power on (Warming up) Lamp lighting (Displaying) Power off (Cooling-I) Power off (Cooling-II) Steady light => No light => Flashing (0.5 sec.) Error (Lamp failed) Flashing (1 sec.) Error (Fan lock) Flashing (0.5 sec.) Error (Over temp.) Standby mode (Lamp failed) Flashing (1 sec.) Standby mode (Fan lock) Flashing (0.5 sec.) Standby mode (Over temp.) 31 ...
Appendices Problem: Message Reminders Over temperature - the projector has exceeded its recommended operating temperature and must be allowed to cool down before it may be used. Replacing the lamp - the lamp is about to reach its maximum lifetime. Prepare to replace it soon. Fan failed - the system fan is not working. English ...
Appendices Replacing the lamp (optional lamp NP10LP) The projector will detect the lamp life at 3400 hours in Normal mode. When the “Power” LED indicator flashes red and the message below displays on-screen, the projector has detected that the lamp is approaching its end of life. (Use the same explanations on page 14) It will show you a warning message Warning: To avoid When you see this message, change the lamp as soon as posburns, allow the projec- sible.
Appendices Warning: To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not drop the lamp module or touch the lamp bulb. The bulb may shatter and cause injury if it is dropped. English ... 34 Lamp Replacing Procedure: 1. Switch off the power to the projector by pressing the Power. 2. Allow the projector to cool down at least 60 minutes. 3. Disconnect the power cable. 4. Use a screwdriver to remove the 2 screws from the cover. 5. Push up and remove the cover. 6.
Appendices Specifications Projection System Single Chip DLPTM Technology by Texas Instruments Number of Pixels* NP100: 800 pixels(H) X 600 lines(V), up to SXGA (1280 X 1024) with scaling technology NP200: 1024 pixels(H) X 768 lines(V), up to SXGA+(1400 X 1050) with scaling technology Displayable Color 16.7M colors Lamp 180W (150W on ECO mode) Light Output NP200: 2100 lumens (approx. 80% in ECO mode) NP100: 2000 lumens (approx.
Appendices Compatibility Modes Modes VGA SVGA XGA SXGA Note: “*” for XGA model only. H.Frequency (kHz) 640 x 480 60 31.50 640 x 480 72 37.90 640 x 480 75 37.50 640 x 480 85 43.30 720 x 400 70 31.50 720 x 400 85 37.90 35.20 800 x 600 56 800 x 600 60 37.90 800 x 600 72 48.10 800 x 600 75 46.90 800 x 600 85 53.70 1024 x 768 60 48.40 56.50 1024 x 768 70 1024 x 768 75 60.00 1024 x 768 85 68.70 1152 x 864 70 63.80 1152 x 864 85 77.10 * 1152 x 864 75 67.
Appendices Cabinet Dimensions Lens Center 1.7"/42mm 10.7"/272mm 3.4"/86mm 8.1"/206mm 3.2"/80mm 7.8"/199mm 37 ...
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. Please note that TravelCare coverage differs in part from coverage under the warranty included with the product. Services offered with TravelCare This warranty allows customers to receive service on their product at the NEC and NEC-designated service stations in the countries listed herein when temporarily traveling internationally for business or pleasure.
WEB Address: http://www.nec.com.au (Regions Covered) Australia*, New Zealand In Asia and Middle East NEC Display Solutions, Ltd. Address: 686-1, Nishioi, Oi-Machi, Ashigarakami-Gun, Kanagawa 258-0017, Japan Telephone: +81 465 85 2369 Fax Line: +81 465 85 2393 Email Address: support_pjweb@gw.neds.nec.co.jp WEB Address: http://www.nec-pj.com (Regions Covered) Japan* NEC Solutions (China) Co.,Ltd. Address: Rm 1903, Shining Building, 35 Xueyuan Rd, Haidian District Beijing 100083, P.R.C.
Date: / / P-1/ , , TO: NEC or NEC’s Authorized Service Station: FM: (Company & Name with signature) Dear Sir (s), I would like to apply your TravelCare Service Program based on attached registration and qualification sheet and agree with your following conditions, and also the Service fee will be charged to my credit card account, if I don’t return the Loan units within the specified period. I also confirm following information is correct. Regards.
Condition of your TravelCare Service Program Enduser is requested to understand following condition of TravelCare Service Program and complete the necessary information on the application sheet. 1. Service Options: There are 3 types of “Service” available. Enduser has to understand following condition and is required to fill in the Application Sheet. 1) Repair and Return: The ’Faulty unit’ is sent or collected from the customer.
