NEC NP-PX700W User manual

Projector
PX750U/PX700W/PX800X
User’s Manual
Model No.
NP-PX750U, NP-PX750UG, NP-PX700W, NP-PX700WG, NP-
PX800X, NP-PX800XG
• Theprojector’sModelNo.indicatedontheprojector’slabelisNP-
PX750U, NP-PX750UG, NP-PX700W, NP-PX700WG, NP-PX800X,
andNP-PX800XGrespectively.
 EachmodelisreferredtoasPX750U,PX700W,andPX800Xre-
spectivelyunlessotherwisespecied.

Ver.4/05/12
• DLPandBrilliantColoraretrademarksofTexasInstruments.
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trademarkortrademarkofMicrosoftCorporationintheUnitedStatesand/orothercountries.
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IncorporatedintheUnitedStatesand/orothercountries.
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LicensingLLC.
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tion.
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countriesandareas.
• Wi-Fi®,Wi-FiAlliance®,andWi-FiProtectedAccess(WPA,WPA2)®areregisteredtrademarksoftheWi-FiAlli-
ance.
• Blu-rayisatrademarkofBlu-rayDiscAssociation
• CRESTRONandROOMVIEWareregisteredtrademarksofCrestronElectronics,Inc.intheUnitedStatesandother
countries.
• 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withoutpermission.
(2)Thecontentsofthisuser’smanualaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
(3)Greatcarehasbeentakeninthepreparationofthisuser’smanual;however,shouldyounoticeanyquestionable
points,errorsoromissions,pleasecontactus.
(4)Notwithstandingarticle(3),NECwillnotberesponsibleforanyclaimsonlossofprotorothermattersdeemed
toresultfromusingtheProjector.

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Safety Cautions
Precautions
PleasereadthismanualcarefullybeforeusingyourNEC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.
Thissymbolwarnstheuserthatuninsulatedvoltagewithintheunitmaybesufcienttocauseelectrical
shock.Therefore,itisdangeroustomakeanykindofcontactwithanypartinsideoftheunit.
Thissymbolalertstheuserthatimportantinformationconcerningtheoperationandmaintenanceofthis
unithasbeenprovided.
Theinformationshouldbereadcarefullytoavoidproblems.
WARNING:TOPREVENTFIREORSHOCK,DONOTEXPOSETHISUNITTORAINORMOISTURE.
DONOTUSETHISUNIT’SPLUGWITHANEXTENSIONCORDORINAN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Regula-
tions.
Machine Noise Information Regulation - 3. GPSGV,
Thehighestsoundpressurelevelislessthan70dB(A)inaccordancewithENISO7779.
Disposing of your used product
EU-widelegislationasimplementedineachMemberStaterequiresthatusedelectricalandelectronicprod-
uctscarryingthemark(left)mustbedisposedofseparatelyfromnormalhouseholdwaste.Thisincludes
projectorsandtheirelectricalaccessoriesorlamps.Whenyoudisposeofsuchproducts,pleasefollowthe
guidanceofyourlocalauthorityand/orasktheshopwhereyoupurchasedtheproduct.
Aftercollectingtheusedproducts,theyarereusedandrecycledinaproperway.Thiseffortwillhelpus
reducethewastesaswellasthenegativeimpactsuchasmercurycontainedinalamptothehumanhealth
andtheenvironmentattheminimumlevel.
ThemarkontheelectricalandelectronicproductsonlyappliestothecurrentEuropeanUnionMember
States.
WARNING
• Whentheprojectorisdamaged,coolinguidsmaycomeoutofinternalpart.
 Shouldthishappen,immediatelyturnofftheACsupplytotheprojectorandcontactyourdealer.
 DONOTtouchanddrinkthecoolinguid.Whenthecoolinguidsareswallowedorcontactedwithyour
eyes,pleaseconsultmedicalattentionimmediately.Ifyoutouchthecoolinguidwithyourhand,rinse
yourhandswellunderrunningwater.

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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.WASHHANDSAFTERHANDLING.
RF Interference (for USA only)
WARNING
TheFederalCommunicationsCommissiondoesnotallowanymodicationsorchangestotheunitEXCEPTthose
speciedbyNECDisplaySolutionsofAmerica,Inc.inthismanual.Failuretocomplywiththisgovernmentregu-
lation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.Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovide
reasonableprotectionagainstharmfulinterferenceinaresidentialinstallation.Thisequipmentgenerates,uses,and
canradiateradiofrequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalledandusedinaccordancewiththeinstructions,maycause
harmfulinterferencetoradiocommunications.However,thereisnoguaranteethatinterferencewillnotoccurina
particularinstallation.
Ifthisequipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferencetoradioortelevisionreception,whichcanbedeterminedby
turningtheequipmentoffandon,theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrecttheinterferencebyoneormoreofthe
followingmeasures:
• Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
• Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.
• 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.
ForUKonly:InUK,aBSapprovedpowercordwithmouldedplughasaBlack(veAmps)fuseinstalledforusewith
thisequipment.Ifapowercordisnotsuppliedwiththisequipmentpleasecontactyoursupplier.
Important Safeguards
Thesesafetyinstructionsaretoensurethelonglifeofyourprojectorandtopreventreandshock.Pleasereadthem
carefullyandheedallwarnings.
Installation
• Donotplacetheprojectorinthefollowingconditions:
- onanunstablecart,stand,ortable.
- nearwater,baths,ordamprooms.
- indirectsunlight,nearheaters,orheatradiatingappliances.
- inadusty,smokyorsteamyenvironment.
- onasheetofpaperorcloth,rugsorcarpets.
• Ifyouwishtohavetheprojectorinstalledontheceiling:
- Donotattempttoinstalltheprojectoryourself.
- Theprojectormustbeinstalledbyqualiedtechniciansinordertoensureproperoperationandreducetherisk
ofbodilyinjury.
- Inaddition,theceilingmustbestrongenoughtosupporttheprojectorandtheinstallationmustbeinaccordance
withanylocalbuildingcodes.
- Pleaseconsultyourdealerformoreinformation.

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WARNING
• Donotcoverthelenswiththelenscaporequivalentwhiletheprojectorison.Doingsocanleadtomeltingof
thecapduetotheheatemittedfromthelightoutput.
• Donotplaceanyobjects,whichareeasilyaffectedbyheat,infrontoftheprojectorlens.Doingsocouldlead
totheobjectmeltingfromtheheatthatisemittedfromthelightoutput.
Orientation and Fan Mode
• Donottilttheprojectortotheleftorright.Doingsomayresultinmalfunction.Thereisnolimitonthetiltangle
upwardordownward.Selecttheappropriateoptionfor[FANMODE]accordingtotheinstallationangle.
• Whenchangingtheprojectororientationorinstallationangle,alsochangethe[SETTING]optionof[FANMODE]
accordingly.Failuretodosomaycauseproductmalfunction.(→page120, 121, 126)
Fire and Shock Precautions
• Ensurethatthereissufcientventilationandthatventsareunobstructedtopreventthebuild-upofheatinsideyour
projector.Allowminimumspacesbetweenyourprojectorandawall.(→pagevandvi)
• Donottrytotouchtheventilationoutletontherearsideofthecabinetasitcanbecomeheatedwhiletheprojectoris
turnedonandimmediatelyaftertheprojectoristurnedoff.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projector.
• Preventforeignobjectssuchaspaperclipsandbitsofpaperfromfallingintoyourprojector.Donotattempttoretrieve
anyobjectsthatmightfallintoyourprojector.Donotinsertanymetalobjectssuchasawireorscrewdriverintoyour
projector.Ifsomethingshouldfallintoyourprojector,disconnectitimmediatelyandhavetheobjectremovedbya
qualiedservicepersonnel.
• Donotplaceanyobjectsontopoftheprojector.
• Donottouchthepowerplugduringathunderstorm.Doingsocancauseelectricalshockorre.
• Theprojectorisdesignedtooperateonapowersupplyof100-240VAC50/60Hz(PX750U/PX700W/PX800X)/200-
240VAC50/60Hz(PX750UG/PX700WG/PX800XG).Ensurethatyourpowersupplytsthisrequirementbefore
attemptingtouseyourprojector.
• Donotlookintothelenswhiletheprojectorison.Seriousdamagetoyoureyescouldresult.
• Keepanyitems(magnifyingglassetc.)outofthelightpathoftheprojector.Thelightpathbeingprojectedfromthe
lensisextensive,thereforeanykindofabnormalobjectsthatcanredirectlightcomingoutofthelens,cancause
anunpredictableoutcomesuchasare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theobjectmeltingorgettingyourhandsburnedfromtheheatthatisemittedfromtheex-

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haust.
• Handlethepowercordcarefully.Adamagedorfrayedpowercordcancauseelectricshockorre.
- Donotuseanypowercordotherthantheonesuppliedwiththeprojector.
- Donotbendortugthepowercordexcessively.
- Donotplacethepowercordundertheprojector,oranyheavyobject.
- Donotcoverthepowercordwithothersoftmaterialssuchasrugs.
- Donotheatthepowercord.
- Donothandlethepowerplugwithwethands.
• Turnofftheprojector,unplugthepowercordandhavetheprojectorservicedbyaqualiedservicepersonnelunder
thefollowingconditions:
- Whenthepowercordorplugisdamagedorfrayed.
- Ifliquidhasbeenspilledintotheprojector,orifithasbeenexposedtorainorwater.
- Iftheprojectordoesnotoperatenormallywhenyoufollowtheinstructionsdescribedinthisuser’smanual.
- Iftheprojectorhasbeendroppedorthecabinethasbeendamaged.
- Iftheprojectorexhibitsadistinctchangeinperformance,indicatinganeedforservice.
• Disconnectthepowercordandanyothercablesbeforecarryingtheprojector.
• Turnofftheprojectorandunplugthepowercordbeforecleaningthecabinetorreplacingthelamp.
• Turnofftheprojectorandunplugthepowercordiftheprojectorisnottobeusedforanextendedperiodoftime.
• WhenusingaLANcable:
 Forsafety,donotconnecttotheconnectorforperipheraldevicewiringthatmighthaveexcessivevoltage.
CAUTION
• Aminimumoftwopersonsarerequiredtocarrytheprojector.Otherwisetheprojectormaytumbleordrop,caus-
ingpersonalinjury.
• Keephandsawayfromthelensmountingportionwhilethelensshiftisinoperation.
 Failuretodosocouldresultinhandsbeingpinchedbythemovinglens.
• Donotusethetilt-footforpurposesotherthanoriginallyintended.Misusessuchasgrippingthetilt-footorhang-
ingonthewallcancausedamagetotheprojector.
• Donotsendtheprojectorinthesoftcasebyparceldeliveryserviceorcargoshipment.Theprojectorinsidethe
softcasecouldbedamaged.
• Set[LAMPSELECT]and[LAMPINTERVALMODE]ifyoucontinuetousetheprojectorforconsecutivedays.
(Fromthemenu,select[LAMPMODE]→[LAMPSELECT]and[LAMPINTERVALMODE].)
• BeforeusingDirectPowerOff,besuretoallowatleast20minutesimmediatelyafterturningontheprojectorand
startingtodisplayanimage.
• Donotunplugthepowercordfromthewalloutletorprojectorwhentheprojectorispoweredon.Doingsocan
causedamagetotheACINconnectoroftheprojectorand(or)theprongplugofthepowercord.
 ToturnofftheACpowersupplywhentheprojectorispoweredon,usetheprojector'smainpowerswitchora
powerstripequippedwithaswitchandabreaker.
• DonotturnofftheACpowerfor60secondsafterthelampisturnedonandwhilethePOWERindicatorisblink-
ingblue.Doingsocouldcauseprematurelampfailure.
• Useofawalloutletwitha20Aormorecircuitbreakerisrecommended.
Performing Lens Calibration After Installation of the Optional Lens
Besuretoperform[CALIBRATION]afterinstallationorreplacementofthelens.(→page123)Calibrationcorrects
theadjustablezoomandfocusrange.
Thefollowinglensesneedcalibration:
• NP16FL,NP17ZL,NP18ZL,NP19ZL,NP20ZL,NP21ZL
Caution on Carrying the Projector/Handling the Optional Lens
Whenshippingtheprojectorwiththelens,removethelensbeforeshippingtheprojector.Alwaysattachthedustcap
tothelenswheneveritisnotmountedontheprojector.Thelensandthelensshiftmechanismmayencounterdamage
causedbyimproperhandlingduringtransportation.

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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batteries.
• Donotthrowbatteriesintore.
• Ifyouwillnotbeusingtheremotecontrolforalongtime,removethebatteries.
• Ensurethatyouhavethebatteries’polarity(+/−)alignedcorrectly.
• Donotusenewandoldbatteriestogether,orusedifferenttypesofbatteriestogether.
• Disposeofusedbatteriesaccordingtoyourlocalregulations.
Note for US Residents
Thelampsinthisproductcontainmercury.PleasedisposeaccordingtoLocal,StateorFederalLaws.
Lamp and Color Wheel Replacement
• Usethespeciedlampforsafetyandperformance.
• Toreplacethelampandthecolorwheel,followallinstructionsprovidedonpage180and215respectively.
• Besuretoreplacethelampwhenthemessage[THE LAMP HAS REACHED THE END OF ITS USABLE LIFE.
PLEASE REPLACE THE LAMP 1 (OR 2). USE THE SPECIFIED LAMP FOR SAFETY AND PERFORMANCE.]
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 Characteristic
Theprojectorhasahigh-pressuremercurylampasalightsource.
Alamphasacharacteristicthatitsbrightnessgraduallydecreaseswithage.Alsorepeatedlyturningthelampon
andoffwillincreasethepossibilityofitslowerbrightness.
Theactuallamplifemayvarydependingupontheindividuallamp,theenvironmentalconditionsandusage.
CAUTION:
• DONOTTOUCHTHELAMPorTHECOLORWHEELimmediatelyafterithasbeenused.Itwillbeextremely
hot.Turntheprojectoroffandthendisconnectthepowercord.Allowatleastonehourforthelamptocoolbefore
handling.
• Whenremovingthelampfromaceiling-mountedprojector,makesurethatnooneisundertheprojector.Glass
fragmentscouldfallifthelamphasbeenburnedout.
Clearance for Installing the Projector
Allowampleclearancebetweentheprojectoranditssurroundingsasshownbelow.
AvoidinstallingtheprojectorinaplacewhereairmovementfromtheHVACisdirectedattheprojector.
HeatedairfromtheHVACcanbetakeninbytheprojector'sintakevent.Ifthishappens,thetemperatureinsidethe
projectorwillrisetoohighcausingtheover-temperatureprotectortoautomaticallyturnofftheprojectorspower.

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Important Information
Example 1 – If there are walls on both sides of the projector.
50 cm/19.7" or greater 30 cm/12" or greater
NOTE:
The drawing shows the proper clearance required for the front, back and top of the projector.
Example 2 – If there is a wall behind the projector.
(1) For floor installation:
70 cm/27.6" or greater
Lens
NOTE:
The drawing shows the proper clearance required for the back, sides and top of the projector.
(2) For ceiling mounting:
Ceiling mount unit 30 cm/12" or
greater
70 cm/27.6"
or greater Lens
NOTE:
1. The drawing shows the proper clearance required for the front, sides, back and bottom of the projector.
2. If suspending the projector 30 cm/12 inches away from the ceiling, allow ample clearance for all four sides and the under the
projector.
(3) Upward or downward projection:
Whenusingtheprojectorinanupwardprojectionangle,allow1m/40inchesorgreaterbetweentheexhaustvent
andthewall.
Whenusingtheprojectorinadownwardprojectionangle,allow70cm/27.6inchesorgreaterbetweentheexhaust
ventandthewall.

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Important Information
About High Altitude mode
• Set[FAN MODE]to[HIGHALTITUDE]whenusingtheprojectorataltitudesapproximately5500feet/1600meters
orhigher.
 Usingtheprojectorataltitudesapproximately5500feet/1600metersorhigherwithoutsettingto[HIGHALTITUDE]
cancausetheprojectortooverheatandtheprotectorcouldshutdown.Ifthishappens,waitacoupleminutesand
turnontheprojector.
• Usingtheprojectorataltitudeslessthanapproximately5500feet/1600metersandsettingto[HIGHALTITUDE]
cancausethelamptoovercool,causingtheimagetoicker.Switch[FANMODE]to[AUTO].
• Usingtheprojectorataltitudesapproximately5500feet/1600metersorhighercanshortenthelifeofinternalparts
suchasthelamp.
About Copyright of original projected pictures:
Pleasenotethatusingthisprojectorforthepurposeofcommercialgainortheattractionofpublicattentioninavenue
suchasacoffeeshoporhotelandemployingcompressionorexpansionofthescreenimagewiththefollowingfunc-
tionsmayraiseconcernabouttheinfringementofcopyrightswhichareprotectedbycopyrightlaw.
[ASPECTRATIO],[3DREFORM],[D-ZOOM]featureandothersimilarfeatures.
Turkish RoHS information relevant for Turkish market
EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur.
Thisdeviceisnotintendedforuseinthedirecteldofviewatvisualdisplayworkplaces.Toavoidincommodingreec-
tionsatvisualdisplayworkplacesthisdevicemustnotbeplacedinthedirecteldofview.

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Table of Contents
Important Information............................................................................................i
1. Introduction.......................................................................................................... 1
1What’sintheBox?......................................................................................................... 1
IntroductiontotheProjector .......................................................................................... 2
CongratulationsonYourPurchaseoftheProjector ................................................. 2
Featuresyou’llenjoy: ............................................................................................... 2
Aboutthisuser’smanual.......................................................................................... 3
PartNamesoftheProjector .......................................................................................... 4
Front/Top.................................................................................................................. 4
Rear ......................................................................................................................... 5
ControlPanel/IndicatorSection ............................................................................... 6
TerminalPanelFeatures .......................................................................................... 7
PartNamesoftheRemoteControl ............................................................................... 8
BatteryInstallation ................................................................................................... 9
RemoteControlPrecautions.................................................................................... 9
OperatingRangeforWirelessRemoteControl........................................................ 9
OperatingEnvironmentforSoftwareIncludedonCD-ROM ........................................ 10
OperatingEnvironment.......................................................................................... 11
2. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) .............................................. 12
1FlowofProjectinganImage........................................................................................ 12
ConnectingYourComputer/ConnectingthesuppliedPowerCord .............................. 13
UsingtheSuppliedPowerCordStopper ............................................................... 14
TurningontheProjector .............................................................................................. 16
PerformingLensCalibration.................................................................................. 17
NoteonStartupscreen(MenuLanguageSelectscreen)...................................... 18
Iftheprojectedimageisinvertedorupsidedown.................................................. 19
SelectingaSource ...................................................................................................... 20
Selectingthecomputerorvideosource................................................................. 20
AdjustingthePictureSizeandPosition....................................................................... 21
Adjustingtheverticalpositionofaprojectedimage(Lensshift)............................ 22
Focus ..................................................................................................................... 24
Zoom...................................................................................................................... 25
AdjustingtheTiltFeet ............................................................................................ 25
CorrectingKeystoneDistortion.................................................................................... 26
OptimizingComputerSignalAutomatically ................................................................. 28
AdjustingtheImageUsingAutoAdjust.................................................................. 28
TurningofftheProjector .............................................................................................. 29
AfterUse...................................................................................................................... 30
3. Convenient Features..................................................................................... 31
1Blockingthelamplight(LENSSHUTTER).................................................................. 31
TurningofftheImage................................................................................................... 31
FreezingaPicture ....................................................................................................... 31
EnlargingaPicture ...................................................................................................... 32

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ChangingEcoMode/CheckingEnergy-SavingEffectUsingEcoMode[ECO
MODE] ................................................................................................................... 33
CheckingEnergy-SavingEffect[CARBONMETER] ............................................. 34
UsingtheOptionalRemoteMouseReceiver(NP01MR) ............................................ 35
CorrectingHorizontalandVerticalKeystoneDistortion[CORNERSTONE] ................ 37
Cornerstone ........................................................................................................... 37
DisplayingTwoPicturesattheSameTime.................................................................. 40
SelectingthePIPorPICTUREBYPICTUREMode[MODE]................................ 40
[POSITION]............................................................................................................ 41
PreventingtheUnauthorizedUseoftheProjector[SECURITY] ................................. 42
StoringChangesforLensShift,Zoom,andFocus[LENSMEMORY] ........................ 45
UsageExample...................................................................................................... 45
Tostoreyouradjustedvaluesin[REF.LENSMEMORY]:...................................... 45
Tocallupyouradjustedvaluesfrom[REF.LENSMEMORY]:............................... 46
DisplayingaPictureUsing[EDGEBLENDING] .......................................................... 49
BeforeexplaininguseoftheEdgeBlendingfunction............................................. 49
BlackLevelAdjustment.......................................................................................... 52
9-segmentedportionsforBlackLeveladjustment ................................................. 53
ControllingtheProjectorbyUsinganHTTPBrowser ................................................. 54
ProjectingYourComputer’sScreenImagefromtheProjectorviaaNetwork
[NETWORKPROJECTOR].................................................................................... 61
UsingtheProjectortoOperateYourComputerviaaNetwork[REMOTE
DESKTOP]............................................................................................................. 65
4. Using the Viewer ............................................................................................. 71
❶WhatyoucandowiththeViewer................................................................................. 71
❷Preparingpresentationmaterials ................................................................................ 74
❸ProjectingimagesstoredinaUSBmemorydevice .................................................... 75
StartingtheViewer................................................................................................. 75
ExitingtheViewer .................................................................................................. 78
NamesandfunctionsofViewerscreen.................................................................. 79
Vieweroptionsettings............................................................................................ 84
❹Projectingdatafromsharedfolder .............................................................................. 87
Connectingtheprojectortothesharedfolder....................................................... 87
Disconnectingthesharedfolderfromtheprojector ............................................... 90
❺Projectingdatafrommediaserver............................................................................... 91
Settingup“MediaSharing”inWindowsMediaPlayer11 ...................................... 91
Settingup“MediaSharing”inWindowsMediaPlayer12 ...................................... 93
Connectingtheprojectortothemediaserver........................................................ 94
Disconnectingtheprojectorfromthemediaserver ............................................... 95
❻Restrictionsondisplayingles .................................................................................... 96
SomerestrictionsonPowerPointles.................................................................... 96
SomerestrictionsonPDFles .............................................................................. 96
5. Using On-Screen Menu................................................................................ 97
1UsingtheMenus.......................................................................................................... 97
MenuElements............................................................................................................ 98
ListofMenuItems ....................................................................................................... 99

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MenuDescriptions&Functions[SOURCE] .............................................................. 102
COMPUTER1,2,and3 ...................................................................................... 102
HDMI.................................................................................................................... 102
DisplayPort........................................................................................................... 102
VIDEO.................................................................................................................. 102
S-VIDEO .............................................................................................................. 102
VIEWER............................................................................................................... 102
NETWORK........................................................................................................... 102
SLOT(foroptionalboard) .................................................................................... 102
ENTRYLIST ........................................................................................................ 102
TESTPATTERN................................................................................................... 102
MenuDescriptions&Functions[ADJUST]................................................................ 106
[PICTURE] ........................................................................................................... 106
[IMAGEOPTIONS] .............................................................................................. 109
[VIDEO]................................................................................................................ 113
UsingtheLensMemoryFunction[LENSMEMORY]........................................... 114
MenuDescriptions&Functions[SETUP].................................................................. 115
[BASIC] ................................................................................................................ 115
[MENU] ................................................................................................................ 119
[INSTALLATION(1)].............................................................................................. 120
[INSTALLATION(2)].............................................................................................. 124
[OPTIONS(1)] ...................................................................................................... 126
[OPTIONS(2)] ...................................................................................................... 128
[EDGEBLENDING] ............................................................................................. 130
MenuDescriptions&Functions[INFO.] .................................................................... 131
[USAGETIME]..................................................................................................... 131
[SOURCE(1)] ....................................................................................................... 132
[SOURCE(2)] ....................................................................................................... 132
[WIREDLAN]....................................................................................................... 132
[WIRELESSLAN(1)]............................................................................................ 133
[WIRELESSLAN(2)]............................................................................................ 133
[VERSION(1)] ...................................................................................................... 133
[VERSION(2)] ...................................................................................................... 134
[OTHERS] ............................................................................................................ 134
8MenuDescriptions&Functions[RESET].................................................................. 135
ReturningtoFactoryDefault[RESET]................................................................. 135
❾ApplicationMenu....................................................................................................... 137
IMAGEEXPRESSUTILITY................................................................................. 137
NETWORKPROJECTOR.................................................................................... 137
REMOTEDESKTOPCONNECTION .................................................................. 138
NETWORKSETTINGS........................................................................................ 139
TOOLS................................................................................................................. 155
6. Connecting to Other Equipment .......................................................... 160
Mountingalens(soldseparately).............................................................................. 160
Mountingthelens................................................................................................. 160
Removingthelens ............................................................................................... 161
MakingConnections.................................................................................................. 162
AnalogRGBsignalconnection ............................................................................ 162
DigitalRGBsignalconnection ............................................................................. 163
ConnectinganExternalMonitor .......................................................................... 165

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ConnectingYourDVDPlayerorOtherAVEquipment.......................................... 166
ConnectingComponentInput .............................................................................. 167
ConnectingHDMIInput........................................................................................ 168
ConnectingtoaWiredLAN ................................................................................. 169
ConnectingtoaWirelessLAN(soldseparately).................................................. 170
MountingawirelessLANunit .............................................................................. 170
ToremovethewirelessLANunit.......................................................................... 172
Stackingprojectors .............................................................................................. 174
7. Maintenance .................................................................................................... 177
1CleaningtheFilters.................................................................................................... 177
CleaningtheLens...................................................................................................... 179
CleaningtheCabinet................................................................................................. 179
ReplacingtheLampandtheFilters........................................................................... 180
ReplacingtheFilters.................................................................................................. 183
8. User Supportware......................................................................................... 185
InstallingSoftwareProgram ...................................................................................... 185
InstallationforWindowssoftware......................................................................... 185
InstallationforMacintoshsoftware....................................................................... 188
ProjectingImagesorVideosfromtheProjectoroveraLAN(ImageExpressUtility
2.0)....................................................................................................................... 189
WhatyoucandowithImageExpressUtility2.0.................................................. 189
ConnectingtheprojectortoaLAN....................................................................... 190
BasicOperationofImageExpressUtility2.0....................................................... 191
ControllingtheProjectoroveraLAN(PCControlUtilityPro4)................................. 200
ProjectingYourMac’sScreenImagefromtheProjectoroveraLAN(Image
ExpressUtility2forMac)..................................................................................... 201
WhatyoucandowithImageExpressUtility2..................................................... 201
Operatingenvironment ........................................................................................ 201
ConnectingtheprojectortoaLAN....................................................................... 201
UsingImageExpressUtility2.............................................................................. 202
OperatingtheProjectorViatheLAN(VirtualRemoteTool)....................................... 205
ConvertingPowerPointlestoSlides(ViewerPPTConverter3.0)........................... 208
9. Appendix............................................................................................................. 210
Throwdistanceandscreensize ................................................................................ 210
Tablesofscreensizesanddimensions ............................................................... 210
Lenstypesandthrowdistance ............................................................................ 211
Lensshiftingrange............................................................................................... 214
❷ReplacingtheColorWheel(included) ....................................................................... 215
StoringUnusedColorWheel:............................................................................... 217
❸MountingtheOptionalBoard(soldseparately) ......................................................... 218
CompatibleInputSignalList...................................................................................... 220
Specications ............................................................................................................ 222
Optical.................................................................................................................. 222
Electrical .............................................................................................................. 222
Mechanical........................................................................................................... 223

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Optionlens........................................................................................................... 224
CabinetDimensions .................................................................................................. 225
PinAssignmentsofD-SubCOMPUTERInputConnector ........................................ 226
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................... 227
IndicatorMessages.............................................................................................. 227
CommonProblems&Solutions........................................................................... 229
Ifthereisnopicture,orthepictureisnotdisplayedcorrectly............................... 231
PCControlCodesandCableConnection................................................................. 232
TroubleshootingCheckList........................................................................................ 233
TravelCareGuide....................................................................................................... 235
REGISTERYOURPROJECTOR!(forresidentsintheUnitedStates,Canada,and
Mexico) ................................................................................................................ 236

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1. Introduction
1What’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
Dust cap for lens (79TM1061)
* The projector is shipped without
a lens. For the types of lens and
throw distances, see page 211,
212, 213.
Remote control
(7N900961)
AA alkaline batteries
(x2) Power cord
(US: 79TM1001 for AC 120 V
and 79TM1011 for AC 200 V)
(EU: 79TM1021)
• ImportantInformation(ForNorth
America: 7N8N1993) (For Other
countries than North America:
7N8N1993 and 7N8N2003)
• QuickSetupGuide(ForNorth
America: 7N8N2012) (For Other
countries than North America:
7N8N2012 and 7N8N2022)
NEC Projector CD-ROM
User’s manual (PDF) and the
utility software
(7N951653)
For North America only:
Limited warranty
For customers in Europe:
You will find our current
validGuaranteePolicyon
our Web Site:
www.nec-display-solutions.
com
Lens theft prevention
screw (79TM1071)
This screw makes it
difficult to remove the
lens mounted on the
projector. (→page
161)
6-segment color wheel
(79TM1081)
Stacking holders (x 3)
(79TM1101)
Power cord stopper
(79TM1111)
Anti-theft cap for LAN unit (for
optional wireless LAN unit)
(79TM1091)
Attaching/Removing the Dust Cap
Toremovethedustcapfromthe
projector,pulltheupperendofthe
dustcapwhileclutchingit.
Toattachthedustcaptotheprojector,locatethecatchonthelowerendof
thedustcapandplaceitintotheopeningoftheprojectorwiththepointofa
trianglemark()facingdownward(inthegurebelow),andthenpushthe
upperendofthedustcapagainsttheprojectortoplacethecatchesintothe
slotwhileclutchingthehandle(inthegurebelow).

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1. Introduction
Introduction to the Projector
Thissectionintroducesyoutoyournewprojectoranddescribesthefeaturesandcontrols.
Congratulations on Your Purchase of the Projector
Thisprojectorisoneoftheverybestprojectorsavailabletoday.Theprojectorenablesyoutoprojectpreciseimages
upto500inches(200or300inchesdependingontheoptionallens)across(measureddiagonally)fromyourPCor
Macintoshcomputer(desktopornotebook),VCR,DVDplayer,ordocumentcamera.
Youcanusetheprojectoronatabletoporcart,youcanusetheprojectortoprojectimagesfrombehindthescreen,
andtheprojectorcanbepermanentlymountedonaceiling*1.Theremotecontrolcanbeusedwirelessly.
*1 Donotattempttomounttheprojectoronaceilingyourself.
 Theprojectormustbeinstalledbyqualiedtechniciansinordertoensureproperoperationandreducetherisk
ofbodilyinjury.
 Inaddition,theceilingmustbestrongenoughtosupporttheprojectorandtheinstallationmustbeinaccordance
withanylocalbuildingcodes.Pleaseconsultyourdealerformoreinformation.
Features you’ll enjoy:
• DLP®projector with high resolution and high brightness
 Highresolutiondisplay–PX750U:WUXGA(1920×1200)nativeresolution(16:10),PX700W:WXGA(1280×
800)nativeresolution(16:10),PX800X:XGA(1024×768)nativeresolution(4:3)
• Widerangeofoptionallensesselectableaccordingtotheplaceofinstallation
 Thisprojectorsupports6types*ofoptionallenses,providingaselectionoflensesadaptedforavarietyofinstallation
requirements.
 Inaddition,thelensescanbemountedandremovedinonetouch.
 Notethatnolensismounteduponshipmentfromthefactory.Pleasepurchaseoptionallensesseparately.
* 5typesforPX700WandPX800X
• DualLampsystem
 Twolampsystemoffersincreasedlamplifeandenergysavingsalongwithredundancy.
• Doublestackableforbuiltinredundancyandhighlightoutputrequirements
 Doublestackingprojectorsincreasethebrightnessandvisibility.
• EDGEBLENDINGfunction
 TheEDGEBLENDINGfunctionallowsa multi-screen imagewithhighresolutiontobedisplayedonalarge
screen.
• PoweredLensShift,Zoom,andFocusofferinstallationexibility
 PoweredHorizontalandVerticallensshiftprovidestheabilitytoprojectfromoffcenterscreeninstallations.Powered
zoomandfocusprovidequickandeasyadjustment.
• 360°installationangle(tilt-free)
 Theprojectorcanbeinstalledatanyangle(360°).
 Note,however,thatthe“fanmode”settingmustbechangedaccordingtotheangleofinstallation.
 Also,theprojectorcannotbeinstalledtiltedtotheleftorright.
• Twotypesofcolorwheels(6-segmentwhite)and(6-segmentcolor)interchangeable
 Theprojectorisshippedwiththe6-segmentwhite colorwheelinstalled.Youcan replaceitwith theincluded
6-segmentcolorwheeltocreateimageswithmorebrilliantcolorstomatchthesource.
• Widerangeofinput/outputconnectors(HDMI,DisplayPort,BNC,etc.)
 Theprojectorisequippedwithavarietyofinput/outputconnectors:computer(analog),5BNC,HDMI,DisplayPort,
Video,S-Video,etc.(Thecomputer(analog)andBNCconnectorsalsosupportcomponentinputs.)
 Theprojector’sHDMIandDisplayPortinputconnectorssupportHDCP.

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1. Introduction
• Slotforoptionalboard
 Theprojectorhasaslotfortheoptionalboard(SB-01HCorotherNEC’sinterfaceboards).
• Highpicturequalityprocessingcircuit
 TheReon-VXvideoprocessorisusedtoprojecthighqualityimages.
• Energy-savingdesignwithastandbypowerconsumptionof0.4Wattsorless
 Whentheon-screenmenu’sstandbymodeissetto“PowerSaving”,thepowerconsumptioninthestandbymode
is0.2W(100-130VAC)/0.4W(200-240VAC).
• “Ecomode”forlowpowerconsumptionand“CarbonMeter”display
 Theprojectorisequippedwith an“ecomode” forreducing powerconsumption duringuse. Furthermore,the
power-savingeffectwhentheecomodeissetisconvertedintotheamountofreductionsofCO2emissionsand
thisisindicatedontheconrmationmessagedisplayedwhenthepoweristurnedoffandat“Information”onthe
on-screenmenu(CARBONMETER).
• Seamlessswitchfunctionforsmootherscreenchangeswhenswitchingthesignal(forPX750Uonly)
 Whentheinputconnectorisswitched,theimagedisplayedbeforeswitchingisheldsothatthatprojectorcanwrite
thenewimagewithoutgoingtoblack.
• Simultaneousdisplayof2images(PIP/PICTUREBYPICTURE)
 Twoimagescanbeprojectedsimultaneouslywithasingleprojector.
 Therearetwotypesoflayoutsforthetwoimages:“picture-in-picture”inwhichasub-pictureisdisplayedonthe
mainpicture,and“picture-by-picture”inwhichthemainandsubpicturesaredisplayednexttoeachother.
• Securityfunctionforpreventingunauthorizeduse
 Thisprojectorisequippedwiththefollowingsecurityfunctions:
- Passwordsecurity:Whenapasswordissetintheon-screenmenu,ascreentoinputthepasswordappears
whentheprojector’spoweristurnedon.
- Theftpreventionlock:AsecuritycablecompatiblewithKensingtonlockscanbeconnectedtotheprojector.
• Wired/wirelessLANcompatibility(wirelessLANunitsoldseparately)
 TheprojectorisequippedwithaLANport(RJ-45)forconnectiontoawiredLANfortransferringimagesfroma
computertotheprojector,controllingtheprojectorfromacomputer,etc.
 Furthermore,theprojectorcanbeusedinawirelessLANbymountingtheseparatelysoldwirelessLANunit
(NP02LM).
• Convenientutilitysoftware(UserSupportware)providedasstandard
 Threeutilitysoftwareprograms(ImageExpressUtility2.0,PCControlUtilityPro4,ImageExpressUtility2forMac)
areprovidedontheincludedNECProjectorCD-ROM.Twomoreutilitysoftwareprogramscanbedownloaded
fromourwebsite:VirtualRemoteToolandViewerPPTConverter3.0.
• LAN-compatibleviewerfunction
 StillandmovingimagesinsharedfoldersonacomputerconnectedbywiredorwirelessLANcanbeprojected
withtheprojector’sviewer.
- TheviewersupportstheWindowsMediaPlayer11’s“mediasharing”function.
• CRESTRONROOMVIEWcompatibility
 TheprojectorsupportsCRESTRONROOMVIEW,allowingmultipledevicesconnectedinthenetworktobemanaged
andcontrolledfromacomputerorcontroller.
About this user’s manual
Thefastestwaytogetstartedistotakeyourtimeanddoeverythingrightthersttime.Takeafewminutesnowto
reviewtheuser’smanual.Thismaysaveyoutimelateron.Atthebeginningofeachsectionofthemanualyou’llnd
anoverview.Ifthesectiondoesn’tapply,youcanskipit.

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1. Introduction
Part Names of the Projector
Front/Top
Thelensissoldseparately.ThedescriptionbelowisforwhentheNP18ZLlensismountedonthePX750U.
Control Panel
(→page 6)
Lens
Ventilation (inlet)
Filter Cover
Remote Sensor (located on the
front and the rear)
(→page 9)
Remote Sensor
(→page 9)
Terminal Panel
(→page 7)
IndicatorSection
(→page 6)
Lens Release Button
(→page 161)
ACInput
Connect the supplied power cord's
three-pin plug here, and plug the
other end into an active wall outlet.
(→page 13)
Main Power Switch
USB (LAN) Port (for optional Wire-
less LAN Unit) (→page 170)
Lens Cap
(The lens cap is attached to the
lens.)
Adjustable Tilt Foot
(→page 25)
Adjustable Tilt Foot
(→page 25)
Built-in Security Slot ( )*
Slot for Power Cord Stopper (→
page 14)
* ThissecurityslotsupportstheMicroSaver®SecuritySystem.

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1. Introduction
Rear
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projector.
Remote Sensor (located on the
front and the rear)
(→page 9)
Color Wheel Cover
(→page 215)
Ventilation (inlet)
Filter Cover (→page 177, 183)
Ventilation (outlet)
Heated air is exhausted from here.
Lamp Cover (1)
(→page 181, 182)
Lamp Cover (2)
(→page 181, 182)
Stacking Holder
(3 locations)

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1. Introduction
Control Panel/Indicator Section
1. (POWER) Button (→page17, 29)
2. POWER Indicator (→page17, 29, 227)
3. STATUS Indicator (→page227)
4. LAMP1andLAMP2Indicators(→page180, 228)
5. TEMP.Indicator(→page228)
6. SHUTTERIndicator(→page228)
7. SOURCEButton(→page20)
8. AUTO ADJ. Button (→page28)
9. 3D REFORM Button (→page37)
10.ORIENTATION/CALIBRATIONButton(→page17, 19)
11. SHUTTER/HOME POSITION Button (→page22, 31)
NOTE: The “home position” for lens shift position is not the center position of the adjustable lens shift range. The home position
should be used for lens installation.
12. MENU Button (→page97)
13.  Buttons (→page97)
14.ENTERButton(→page97)
15.EXITButton(→page97)
16.LENSSHIFT Buttons (→page22)
17.FOCUS+/−Buttons(→page24)
18.ZOOM+/−Buttons(→page25)
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