NEC VE280 User Manual Download

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1. Introduction

What’s in the Box?

Make sure your box contains everything listed. If any pieces are missing, contact your dealer.

Please save the original box and packing materials if you ever need to ship your projector.

Projector

Power cord

(US: 7N080236)

(Asia: 7N080022)

(Brazil: 7N080520)

Computer cable (VGA)

(7N520073)

NEC Projector CD-ROM

User’s manual

(7N951842)

For North America only

Limited warranty

Quick Setup Guide (7N8N3101)

Important Information (7N8N3091)

Remote control

(7N900926)

Batteries (AAAx2)

Summary of Contents for VE280

Page 1: ...table Projector VE280X VE281X VE282X VE280 VE281 VE282 User s Manual The VE280X VE282X VE280 and VE282 are not distributed in North America Model No NP VE280X NP VE281X NP VE282X NP VE280 NP VE281 NP VE282 ...

Page 2: ... Ltd HDMI the HDMI Logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Blu ray is a trademark of Blu ray Disc Association Other product and company names mentioned in this user s manual may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders NOTES 1 The contents of this user s manual may not be reprinted in part or whole wi...

Page 3: ...N OUTLET UNLESS ALL THE PRONGS CAN BE FULLY INSERTED DOC Compliance Notice for Canada only This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations WARNING TO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS Handling the cables supplied with this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm...

Page 4: ...ceiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Important Safeguards These safety instructions are to ensure the long life of your projector and to prevent fire and shock Please read them carefully and heed all warnings Installation Do not place the projector in the fol...

Page 5: ...any items such as magnifying glass out of the light path of the projector The light being projected from the lens is extensive therefore any kind of abnormal objects that can redirect light coming out of the lens can cause unpredictable outcome such as fire or injury to the eyes Do not place any objects which are easily affected by heat in front of a projector exhaust vent Doing so could lead to t...

Page 6: ... turned off with the POWER button or if the AC power supply is disconnected during normal projector operation Use caution when picking up the projector 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 heat take apart or throw batteries into fire If you will not be using the remote control ...

Page 7: ...re viewing 3D images While viewing 3D images if you get sick such as nausea dizziness queasiness headache eyestrain blurry vision convulsions and numbness stop viewing them If symptoms still persist consult a doctor View 3D images from the front of the screen Viewing from an angle may cause fatigue or eyestrain About High Altitude mode If you use the projector at altitudes approximately 1200 meter...

Page 8: ... 10 Making Connections 12 Connecting Your PC or Macintosh Computer 12 Connecting Your DVD Player with Component Output 13 Connecting Your VCR 14 Connecting HDMI Input VE281X VE281 VE282X VE282 only 15 Connecting the Supplied Power Cord 16 3 Projecting an Image Basic Operation 17 Turning on the Projector 17 Note on Startup screen Menu Language Select screen 18 Selecting a Source 19 Selecting the co...

Page 9: ... 46 Menu Descriptions Functions ADJUST 47 Menu Descriptions Functions SETUP 53 Menu Descriptions Functions INFO 62 Menu Descriptions Functions RESET 64 6 Maintenance 65 Cleaning the Cabinet and the Lens 65 Replacing the Lamp 66 7 Appendix 67 Troubleshooting 67 Indicator Messages 67 Specifications 70 Cabinet Dimensions 72 Pin Assignments of D Sub COMPUTER Input Connector 73 Mini D Sub 15 Pin Connec...

Page 10: ...riginal box and packing materials if you ever need to ship your projector Projector Power cord US 7N080236 Asia 7N080022 Brazil 7N080520 Computer cable VGA 7N520073 NEC Projector CD ROM User s manual 7N951842 For North America only Limited warranty Quick Setup Guide 7N8N3101 Important Information 7N8N3091 Remote control 7N900926 Batteries AAAx2 ...

Page 11: ...ed off from the remote control or cabinet control panel Direct Power Off The projector has a feature called Direct Power Off This feature allows the projector to be turned off even when projecting an image by disconnecting the AC power supply To turn off the AC power supply when the projector is powered on use a power strip equipped with a switch and a breaker Less than 0 4W in standby condition w...

Page 12: ...es to a user wearing optional DLP Link LCD shutter eyeglasses NP02GL About this user s manual The fastest way to get started is to take your time and do everything right the first time Take a few minutes now to review the user s manual This may save you time later on At the beginning of each section of the manual you ll find an overview If the section doesn t apply you can skip it In this user s m...

Page 13: ...e pin plug here and plug the other end into an active wall outlet page 16 This security slot supports the MicroSaver Security System Terminal Panel page 6 Rear Exhaust Vent Heated air is exhausted from here Exhaust Vent Focus Ring page 22 Intake Vent Monaural Speaker 7W Rear Foot page 21 Spacer black rubber To fine adjust the height of the rear foot remove the spacer and rotate the rear foot to th...

Page 14: ...duction Top Features 1 POWER Button ON STAND BY page 17 26 2 POWER Indicator page 16 17 26 67 3 STATUS Indicator page 67 4 LAMP Indicator page 66 67 5 AUTO ADJ Button page 25 6 SOURCE Button page 19 5 6 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 15: ... Connector Mini D Sub 15 Pin page 12 13 2 PC CONTROL Port D Sub 9 Pin page 75 Use this port to connect a PC or control system This enables you to control the projector using serial communication protocol If you are writing your own program typical PC control codes are on page 75 3 VIDEO IN Connector RCA page 14 4 AUDIO IN Mini Jack Stereo Mini page 12 13 14 3 VIDEO IN Connector RCA page 14 4 AUDIO...

Page 16: ...rs 14 ID SET Button not available on this series of projectors 15 Numeric Keypad Button CLEAR Button not available on this series of projectors 16 FREEZE Button page 28 17 AV MUTE Button page 28 18 MENU Button page 44 19 EXIT Button page 44 20 Button page 32 44 21 ENTER Button page 44 22 D ZOOM Button page 28 23 MOUSE L CLICK Button page 32 24 MOUSE R CLICK Button page 32 25 PAGE Button page 31 32...

Page 17: ...trol 1 Press firmly and slide the battery cover off 2 Install new batteries AAA Ensure that you have the batteries polarity aligned correctly The infrared signal operates by line of sight up to a distance of about 22 feet 7 m and within a 60 degree angle of the remote sensor on the projector cabinet The projector will not respond if there are objects between the remote control and the sensor or if...

Page 18: ...pages 12 13 14 15 16 3 Connect the supplied power cord See page 16 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 ...

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Page 20: ... 41 F 5 C and 104 F 40 C ECO MODE is set automatically to ON at 95 F to 104 F 35 C to 40 C Do not expose the projector to moisture dust or smoke This will harm the screen image Ensure that you have adequate ventilation around your projector so heat can dissipate Do not cover the vents on the side or the front of the projector Reflecting the Image Using a mirror to reflect your projector s image en...

Page 21: ... computer adjust the volume of both projector and computer to suitable level as desired to avoid damage to your ear If an audio output jack of your computer is a mini jack type connect the audio cable to it An image may not be displayed correctly when a Video source is played back via a commercially available scan converter This is because the projector will process a video signal as a computer si...

Page 22: ...s video output requirements Connecting Your DVD Player with Component Output Use audio equipment for stereo sound The projector s built in speaker is monaural 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 ...

Page 23: ...t Audio cable not supplied NOTE Refer to your VCR owner s manual for more information about your equipment s video output requirements NOTE An image may not be displayed correctly when a Video source is played back in fast forward or fast rewind via a scan converter TIP The AUDIO IN Mini Jack Stereo Mini is shared between COMPUTER and VIDEO inputs Stereo mini plug to RCA audio cable not supplied ...

Page 24: ...nformation on settings refer to the instruction manual of the audio video equipment to be connected When connecting the HDMI IN connector of the projector to the DVD player the projector s video level can be made settings in accordance with the DVD player s video level In the menu select HDMI SETTINGS VIDEO LEVEL and make necessary settings If the HDMI input sound cannot be heard in the menu selec...

Page 25: ... 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 CAUTION Parts of the projector may become temporarily heated if the projector is turned off with the POWER button or if the AC power supply is disconnected during normal projector operation Use caution when picking up the...

Page 26: ... before the lamp light becomes bright TIP When the STATUS indicator lights orange it means that the CONTROL PANEL LOCK is turned on page 56 After you turn on your projector ensure that the computer or video source is turned on NOTE When no signal is available the NEC logo default blue or black screen will be displayed After a lapse of 45 seconds from when the projector displays a blue black or log...

Page 27: ...ystem If this happens wait for the projector s internal components to cool down If the STATUS indicator lights orange as long as the POWER button is pressed it means the CONTROL PANEL LOCK has been set If the lamp fails to light and if the STATUS indicator flashes on and off in a cycle of six times wait a full minute and then turn on the power The projector cannot be turned off with the ON STAND B...

Page 28: ...ng the Remote Control VE280X VE280 Press any one of the COMPUTER1 and VIDEO buttons VE281X VE281 VE282X VE282 Press any one of the COMPUTER1 HDMI and VIDEO buttons Selecting Default Source You can set a source as the default source so that it will be displayed each time the projector is turned on 1 Press the MENU button The menu will be displayed 2 Press the button twice to select SETUP and press ...

Page 29: ...cture size and position In this chapter drawings and cables are omitted for clarity Adjusting the throw angle the height of an image Tilt foot page 21 Adjusting the left and right tilt of an image Rear foot page 21 Finely adjusting the size of an image Zoom lever page 22 Adjusting the focus Focus ring page 22 Adjusting the keystone correction KEYSTONE page 23 ...

Page 30: ...5 degrees up of adjustment for the front of the projector CAUTION Do not use the tilt foot for purposes other than originally intended Misuses such as using the tilt foot to carry or hang from the wall or ceiling the projector can cause damage to the projector 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 ...

Page 31: ...22 3 Projecting an Image Basic Operation Zoom Use the ZOOM lever to adjust the image size on the screen Zoom Lever Focus Use the FOCUS ring to obtain the best focus Focus Ring ...

Page 32: ...he Keystone correction can cause an image to be slightly blurred because the correction is made electronically The Keystone correction range can be made narrower depending on a signal or its aspect ratio selection When conducting extreme offset with Keystone correction sometimes based on its combination with aspect ratio it occurs that the on screen menu would extend beyond the screen When this ha...

Page 33: ...nd left sides are parallel 3 Press the ENTER button NOTE The maximum range of vertical keystone correction is 40 degrees This maximum range may be smaller depending on the signal or aspect ratio setting The Keystone correction range will also be smaller when 3D mode is enabled The range of keystone correction is not the maximum tilt angle of projector The left and right horizontal keystone correct...

Page 34: ...ure Normal picture NOTE Some signals may take time to display or may not be displayed correctly The Auto Adjust function will work for computer RGB signal only If the Auto Adjust operation cannot optimize the computer signal try to adjust HORIZONTAL VERTICAL CLOCK and PHASE manually page 49 50 Turning Up or Down Volume Sound level from the speaker can be adjusted NOTE The BEEP sound volume cannot ...

Page 35: ...ight 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 Parts of the projector may become temporarily heated if the AC power supply is disconnected either during normal projector operation or during cooling fan operation Use caution when picking up the projector Power On Standby Steady gr...

Page 36: ...27 3 Projecting an Image Basic Operation After Use Preparation Make sure that the projector is turned off 1 Disconnect any other cables 2 Retract adjustable tilt foot if extended ...

Page 37: ...k Enlarging a Picture You can enlarge the picture up to four times NOTE The maximum magnification may be less than four times depending on the signal or when WIDE ZOOM is selected for ASPECT RATIO 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 tim...

Page 38: ... MODE can be changed by using the menu Select SETUP GENERAL ECO MODE The lamp life remaining and lamp hours used can be checked in USAGE TIME Select INFO USAGE TIME The projector will always enter into the ECO MODE ON condition for 90 seconds immediately after the projector is turned on The lamp condition will not be affected even when ECO MODE is changed within this time period After a lapse of 4...

Page 39: ...shows the amount of CO2 emission reduction between the time of changing to ECO MODE immediately after the time of power on and the time of power off The CARBON SAVINGS SESSION message will be displayed in the POWER OFF ARE YOU SURE message at the time of power off TIP The formula as shown below is used to calculate the amount of CO2 emission reduction Amount of CO2 emission reduction Power consump...

Page 40: ...mputer via the remote mouse receiver When connecting using the USB terminal For PC the mouse receiver can only be used with a Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows Vista Windows 7 or Mac OS X 10 0 0 or later operating system NOTE In SP1 or older version of Windows XP if the mouse cursor will not move correctly do the following Clear the Enhance pointer precision check box underneath the mouse speed slid...

Page 41: ...ton with the menu displayed both the menu and the mouse pointer will be affected Close the menu and perform the mouse operation The PAGE and buttons do not work with PowerPoint for Macintosh About Drag Mode By pressing the MOUSE L CLICK or R CLICK button for 2 or 3 seconds then releasing the drag mode is set and the drag operation can be performed simply by pressing the button To drop the item pre...

Page 42: ...te screen or the toolbar will be displayed as well as your computer screen Use the supplied computer cable VGA to connect the COMPUTER IN connector directly with the monitor output connector of the computer to use Virtual Remote Tool Using a switcher or other cables than the supplied computer cable VGA may cause failure in signal communication VGA cable connector Pin Nos 12 and 15 are required for...

Page 43: ...rosoft s web page Install the Microsoft NET Framework Version 2 0 or later on your computer NOTE To install Virtual Remote Tool the Windows user account must have Administrator privilege Windows 7 Windows Vista and Windows XP Exit all running programs before installing Virtual Remote Tool If another program is running the installation may not be completed 1 Insert the accompanying NEC Projector CD...

Page 44: ... 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 ...

Page 45: ...creens to complete the uninstallation For Windows XP 1 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 computer 1 Us...

Page 46: ...y 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 is selected for STANDBY MODE from the menu the projector cannot be turned on via the computer cable VGA connection and USB connection VE282X VE282 TIP The Virtual Remote Tool screen or Toolbar can be displayed without displayin...

Page 47: ...Tool Displaying the help file using the taskbar 1 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 RemoteTool and then Virtual Remote Tool Help in this order ...

Page 48: ...f light sensitive seizures consult a doctor before viewing 3D images While viewing 3D images if you get sick such as nausea dizziness queasiness headache eyestrain blurry vision convulsions and numbness stop viewing them If symptoms still persist consult a doctor View 3D images from the front of the screen Viewing from an angle may cause fatigue or eyestrain LCD shutter eyeglasses recommended Opti...

Page 49: ...een 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 ...

Page 50: ...mputer and the performance is poor it may be caused by the CPU or graphics chip In this case you may have difficulty seeing the 3D images as they were intended Check to see if your computer meets the requirements provided in your user s manual included with your 3D content The DLP Link compatible LCD shutter eyeglasses allow you to view 3D images by receiving synch signals which are included in le...

Page 51: ... down Recharge the battery or replace it The correct eyeglass method is not selected Change the eyeglass method for 3D by using the menu page 61 The viewing distance between the viewer and the screen is too far Move closer to the screen until the viewer gets 3D images Or use the projector s menu to select NON INVERT for L R INVERT There are bright light sources or other projectors near the viewer ...

Page 52: ...ote 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 Changes are stored until adjusted again 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 ...

Page 53: ...r 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 button or button EXIT but...

Page 54: ...SKTOP FRONT CEILING REAR DESKTOP REAR CEILING FRONT CONTROL PANEL LOCK OFF OFF ON COMMUNICATION SPEED VE280X VE280 VE281X VE281 38400bps 4800bps 9600bps 19200bps 38400bps OPTIONS 1 FAN MODE AUTO AUTO HIGH HIGH ALTITUDE COLOR SYSTEM AUTO AUTO NTSC3 58 NTSC4 43 PAL PAL M PAL N PAL60 SECAM WXGA MODE OFF OFF ON BEEP ON OFF ON HDMI SETTINGS VE281X VE281 VE282X VE282 VIDEO LEVEL NORMAL AUTO NORMAL ENHAN...

Page 55: ...COMPUTER IN connector select COMPUTER The projector will determine if the input signal is RGB or component signal HDMI VE281X VE281 VE282X VE282 Selects the HDMI compatible equipment connected to your HDMI IN connector VIDEO Selects what is connected to your VIDEO input VCR DVD player or document camera NOTE A frame may freeze for a brief period of time when a video is played back in fast forward ...

Page 56: ...vies GRAPHIC Recommended for graphics sRGB Standard color values CONTRAST Adjusts the intensity of the image according to the incoming signal BRIGHTNESS Adjusts the brightness level or the back raster intensity SHARPNESS Controls the detail of the image COLOR Increases or decreases the color saturation level HUE Varies the color level from green to blue The red level is used as reference Input sig...

Page 57: ...DETAIL Emphasizes detail in dark areas of the picture DYNAMIC CONTRAST Turning on DYNAMIC CONTRAST allows the contrast ratio to be adjusted to the proper level NOTE When the following states occur the DYNAMIC CONTRAST cannot be chosen When PRESET is not HIGH BRIGHT When ECO MODE is ON When FAN MODE is not AUTO When WALL COLOR is not OFF When CLOSED CAPTION is ON ...

Page 58: ...nding 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 ...

Page 59: ...an Percentage OVERSCAN This allows you to set the appropriate overscan for an incoming signal AUTO Display an appropriately overscanned image factory setting OFF Does not overscan the image ON Overscans the image NOTE The OVERSCAN cannot be selected when VIDEO signals are used The OVERSCAN item is not available when NATIVE is selected for ASPECT RATIO Selecting Aspect Ratio ASPECT RATIO The term a...

Page 60: ...l with the resolution of 800 x 600 is displayed on the VE280X VE281X VE282X NOTE When a non computer signal is displayed the NATIVE is not available When you are displaying an RGB image with a higher resolution than the projector s native resolution such as SXGA the image will be displayed in the projector s native resolution XGA or SVGA even if NATIVE is selected Sample image when the appropriate...

Page 61: ... the bottom of the black area Turning on Noise Reduction NOISE REDUCTION This function allows you to select the level of noise reduction The projector is set to the optimized level for each signal at the factory Select your preference item for your signal when video noise is noticeable The options are OFF LOW MEDIUM and HIGH NOTE This feature is not available for the RGB signal Noise reduction set...

Page 62: ...n correct vertical distortion manually page 23 Using the Wall Color Correction WALL COLOR This function allows for quick adaptive color correction in applications where the screen material is not white NOTE Selecting color options other than OFF will reduce brightness When the 3D mode is enabled the WALL COLOR item is not available ...

Page 63: ...de because of use in a high temperature room there may be a case where the ECO MODE automatically changes to ON mode to protect the projector This mode is called forced ECO mode When the projector is in ON mode the picture brightness decreases The LAMP indicator s steady light indicates the projector is in ON mode When the projector comes back to normal temperature the ECO MODE returns to OFF mode...

Page 64: ...no button operation is done for 30 seconds When OFF is selected for ECO MODE Pressing the ENTER button will display the ECO MODE screen page 54 To close the message press the EXIT button Selecting a Color or Logo for Background BACKGROUND Use this feature to display a blue black screen or logo when no signal is available The default background is LOGO TIP The logo can be changed For more informati...

Page 65: ...NTROL PANEL LOCK does not affect the remote control functions When the control panel is locked pressing and holding the SOURCE button on the projector cabinet for about 10 seconds will change the setting to OFF Selecting Communication Speed COMMUNICATION SPEED VE280X VE280 VE281X VE281 This feature sets the baud rate of the PC Control port D Sub 9P It supports data rates from 4800 to 38400 bps The...

Page 66: ...resulting in malfunction High altitude 3700 m 12000 ft to 3000 m 10000 ft HIGH ALTITUDE for FAN MODE 5 to 35 C ECO MODE ON ONLY 3000 m 10000 ft to 2600 m 8500 ft HIGH ALTITUDE for FAN MODE 5 to 40 C ECO MODE ON ONLY 2600 m 8500 ft to 1200 m 4000 ft HIGH ALTITUDE for FAN MODE 5 to 40 C 1200 m 4000 ft to 0 AUTO for FAN MODE 5 to 40 C Using the projector at altitudes approximately 1200 meters 4000 fe...

Page 67: ...laying the main menu Switching sources Pressing POWER ON or POWER OFF button Setting HDMI HDMI SETTINGS VE281X VE281 VE282X VE282 Make the settings for video level and audio level when connecting HDMI equipment such as a DVD player 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 equipmen...

Page 68: ...l 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 CONTROL PANEL LOCK or AUTO POWER ON COMP is turned on the STANDBY MODE setting is not available The power consumption in the standby mode will not be included in calculating CO2 emission redu...

Page 69: ... computer signal is still present when the projector is turned off the AUTO POWER ON COMP will not work and the projector remains in standby mode Enabling Power Management AUTO POWER OFF When this option is selected you can enable the projector to automatically turn off at the selected time 5min 10min 20min 30min 1 hour if there is no signal received by any input or if no operation is performed Se...

Page 70: ...elected input NOTE To confirm that the supported 3D signal is accepted use either way of the following Make sure that 3D is displayed in the top right of the screen after the source is selected Display INFO SOURCE 3D SIGNAL and make sure that SUPPORTED is displayed OFF Turns off the 3D mode for the selected input L R INVERT Change the setting if you have difficulty seeing 3D images NON INVERT Norm...

Page 71: ...VINGS kg CO2 The message to the effect that the lamp should be replaced will be displayed for one minute when the projector is turned on and when the POWER button on the projector or the remote control is pressed To dismiss this message press any button on the projector or the remote control Lamp life H ECO MODE OFF ON 4000 6000 TOTAL CARBON SAVINGS This displays the estimated carbon saving inform...

Page 72: ...ONTAL FREQUENCY VERTICAL FREQUENCY SYNC TYPE SYNC POLARITY SCAN TYPE VERSION FIRMWARE Version DATA Version SOURCE 2 SIGNAL TYPE VIDEO TYPE BIT DEPTH VE281X VE281 VE282X VE282 VIDEO LEVEL VE281X VE281 VE282X VE282 3D SIGNAL OTHERS MODEL NO SERIAL NUMBER ...

Page 73: ...actory preset for a all source s except the following ALL DATA Reset all the adjustments and settings for all the signals to the factory preset All items can be reset EXCEPT LANGUAGE BACKGROUND COMMUNICATION SPEED STANDBY MODE FAN MODE LAMP HOURS USED and TOTAL CARBON SAVINGS NOTE Elapsed time of the lamp use will not be affected even when RESET is done from the menu ...

Page 74: ...n 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 Use a commercially available plastic lens cleaner Do not scratch or mar the lens surface as a lens is easily scratched Never use alcohol or glass lens cleaner as doing so will cause damage to the lens surface Vacuum the int...

Page 75: ...e to use the lamp after the lamp reaches the end of its 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 NEC dealer for lamp replacement NOTE This message will be displayed under the following conditions for one minute after the projector has been powered on when the POWER but...

Page 76: ...ils 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 Note Off Normal Blinking light Red Lamp has r...

Page 77: ... mode because of too high ambient temperature If this is the case lower the internal temperature of the projector by selecting HIGH for FAN MODE page 57 Color tone or hue is unusual Check if an appropriate color is selected in WALL COLOR If so select an appropriate option page 53 Adjust HUE in PICTURE page 47 Image isn t square to the screen Reposition the projector to improve its angle to the scr...

Page 78: ...d correctly Should this happen deactivate the notebook PC s LCD screen when the projector display is in use Each notebook PC has a different way of deactivate reactivate the local LCD screens as described in the previous step Refer to your computer s documentation for detailed information Image displayed is incorrect when using a Macintosh When using a Macintosh with the projector set the DIPswitc...

Page 79: ...E280X VE280 VE281X VE281 VE282X VE282 Inputs 1 x RGB Component D Sub 15 P 1 x Video RCA 1 x Stereo Mini Audio 1 x RGB Component D Sub 15 P 1 x HDMI 19 P HDCP supported 4 1 x Video RCA 1 x Stereo Mini Audio shared with COMPUTER VIDEO PC Control 1 x PC Control Port D Sub 9P No PC control Port USB Port No USB Port 1x Type B Color Reproduction 16 7 million colors simultaneously Full color Compatible S...

Page 80: ...ill be displayed with scaling technology Mechanical VE280X VE281X VE282X VE280 VE281 VE282 Installation Orientation Desktop Front Desktop Rear Ceiling Front Ceiling Rear Dimensions 10 2 W x 3 5 H x 9 7 D 260 mm W x 89 5 mm H x 247 mm D not including protrusions Weight 5 1 lbs 2 3 kg Environmental Considerations Operational Temperatures 41 to 104 F 5 to 40 C ECO mode selected automatically at 95 F ...

Page 81: ...72 7 Appendix 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 ...

Page 82: ... 1 4 2 3 10 11 12 13 14 15 6 9 7 8 Pin No RGB Signal Analog YCbCr Signal 1 Red Cr 2 Green or Sync on Green Y 3 Blue Cb 4 Ground 5 Ground 6 Red Ground Cr Ground 7 Green Ground Y Ground 8 Blue Ground Cb Ground 9 No Connection 10 Sync Signal Ground 11 No Connection 12 Bi directional DATA SDA 13 Horizontal Sync or Composite Sync 14 Vertical Sync 15 Data Clock ...

Page 83: ...3 16 9 50 NOTE An image with higher or lower resolution than the projector s native resolution VE280X VE281X VE282X 1024 768 VE280 VE281 VE282 800 x 600 will be displayed with scaling technology Sync on Green and Composite sync signals are not supported Signals other than those specified in the table above may not be displayed correctly If this should happen change the refresh rate or resolution o...

Page 84: ...H 01H 00H 00H 00H 03H INPUT SELECT COMPUTER 02H 03H 00H 00H 02H 01H 01H 09H INPUT SELECT HDMI VE281X VE281 VE282X VE282 02H 03H 00H 00H 02H 01H 1AH 22H INPUT SELECT VIDEO 02H 03H 00H 00H 02H 01H 06H 0EH PICTURE MUTE ON 02H 10H 00H 00H 00H 12H PICTURE MUTE OFF 02H 11H 00H 00H 00H 13H SOUND MUTE ON 02H 12H 00H 00H 00H 14H SOUND MUTE OFF 02H 13H 00H 00H 00H 15H NOTE 1 Pins 1 4 6 and 9 are no used NOT...

Page 85: ...peration 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 butto...

Page 86: ...e Model number Length inch m Distribution amplifier Model number Switcher Model number Adapter Model number Projector PC DVD player Installation environment Screen size inch Screen type White matte Beads Polarization Wide angle High contrast Throw distance feet inch m Orientation Ceiling mount Desktop Power outlet connection Connected directly to wall outlet Connected to power cord extender or oth...

Page 87: ...and labor warranty and InstaCare service program Visit our web site at www necdisplay com click on support center register product and submit your completed form online Upon receipt we will send a confirmation letter with all the details you will need to take advantage of fast reliable warranty and service programs from the industry leader NEC Display Solutions of America Inc ...

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