NEC NP-VE281 User manual

Portable 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

Ver.1/07/12
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• IBMisatrademarkorregisteredtrademarkofInternationalBusinessMachinesCorporation.
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• Microsoft,Windows,WindowsVista,InternetExplorer,.NETFrameworkandPowerPointareeitheraregistered
trademarkortrademarkofMicrosoftCorporationintheUnitedStatesand/orothercountries.
• MicroSaverisaregisteredtrademarkofKensingtonComputerProductsGroup,adivisionofACCOBrands.
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LicensingLLC.
• Blu-rayisatrademarkofBlu-rayDiscAssociation.
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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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.WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
EU-widelegislationasimplementedineachMemberStaterequiresthatusedelectricalandelectronic
products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.
Disposing of your used product

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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
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.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.
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.
WARNING
•Donotcoverthelenswithanyobjectwhiletheprojectorison.Doingsocanleadtomeltingoftheobject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.

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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atleast4inches(10cm)ofspacebetweenyourprojectorandawall.
• Donottrytotouchtheexhaustventonthefrontside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.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.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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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
exhaust.
• Handlethepowercordcarefully.Adamagedorfrayedpowercordcancauseelectricshockorre.
- Donotuseanypowercordsthanthesuppliedone.
- 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.
5˚
Place the projector in a horizontal position
Thetiltangleoftheprojectorshouldnotexceed5degrees,norshouldtheprojectorbeinstalledinanywayotherthan
thedesktopandceilingmount,otherwiselamplifecoulddecreasedramatically.

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- 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.
• Turnofftheprojectorandunplugthepowercordiftheprojectorisnottobeusedforanextendedperiodoftime.
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.
• 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.
• Select[HIGH]inFanmodeifyoucontinuetousetheprojectorforconsecutivedays.(Fromthemenu,select
[SETUP]→[OPTIONS(1)]→ [FANMODE]→[HIGH].)
• DonotturnofftheACpowerfor60secondsafterthelampisturnedonandwhilethePOWERindicatorisblinking
green.
 Doingsocouldcauseprematurelampfailure.
• 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 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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.
Lamp Replacement
• To replace the lamp, please contact your service dealer. The lamp is not user replaceable parts, and there
is not an optional lamp.
• Be sure to replace the lamp when the message [THE LAMP HAS REACHED THE END OF ITS USABLE LIFE,
PLEASE CONTACT YOUR SERVICE DEALER.] appears. If you continue to use the lamp after the lamp
has reached the end of its usable life, the lamp bulb may shatter, and pieces of glass may be scattered in
the lamp case. Do not touch them as the pieces of glass may cause injury. If this happens, contact your
dealer for lamp replacement.
A Lamp 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.

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Note for US Residents
Thelampinthisproductcontainsmercury.PleasedisposeaccordingtoLocal,StateorFederal
Laws.
Health precautions to users viewing 3D images
Beforeviewing,besuretoreadhealthcareprecautionsthatmaybefoundintheuser’smanualincludedwithyour
LCDshuttereyeglassesoryour3DcompatiblecontentsuchasDVDs,videogames,computer'svideolesand
thelike.
Toavoidanyadversesymptoms,heedthefollowing:
- DonotuseLCDshuttereyeglassesforviewinganymaterialotherthan3Dimages.
- Allowadistanceof2m/7feetorgreaterbetweenthescreenandauser.Viewing3Dimagesfromtooclosea
distancecanstrainyoureyes.
- Avoidviewing3Dimagesforaprolongedperiodoftime.Takeabreakof15minutesorlongeraftereveryhour
ofviewing.
- Ifyouoranymemberofyourfamilyhasahistoryof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.
About High Altitude mode
• Ifyouusetheprojectorataltitudesapproximately1200meters/4000feetorhigher,youarerecommendedtoset
[FANMODE]to[HIGHALTITUDE].Failuretodosomaycausetheprojectortooverheat,resultinginmalfunction.
(→page57)
• Usingtheprojectorathighaltitudesorinlowairpressurecanshortenthelifeofcomponents.
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
functionsmayraiseconcernabouttheinfringementofcopyrightswhichareprotectedbycopyrightlaw.
[ASPECTRATIO],[KEYSTONE],Magnifyingfeatureandothersimilarfeatures.

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Table of Contents
Important Information............................................................................................i
1. Introduction...........................................................................................................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 ..........................................................................................................................4
TopFeatures ............................................................................................................5
TerminalPanelFeatures ..........................................................................................6
PartNamesoftheRemoteControl ................................................................................7
BatteryInstallation ....................................................................................................8
RemoteControlPrecautions.....................................................................................8
OperatingRangeforWirelessRemoteControl ........................................................8
2. Installation and Connections......................................................................9
SettingUptheScreenandtheProjector........................................................................9
SelectingaLocation ................................................................................................9
ThrowDistanceandScreenSize ...........................................................................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computerorvideosource .................................................................19
AdjustingthePictureSizeandPosition........................................................................20
AdjusttheTiltFoot..................................................................................................21
Zoom.......................................................................................................................22
Focus ......................................................................................................................22
CorrectingKeystoneDistortion.....................................................................................23
CorrectingKeystoneDistortion ...............................................................................23
Adjustingwiththeremotecontrol............................................................................24
OptimizingComputerSignalAutomatically ..................................................................25
AdjustingtheImageUsingAutoAdjust ..................................................................25
TurningUporDownVolume ........................................................................................25
TurningofftheProjector...............................................................................................26
AfterUse.......................................................................................................................27

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4. Convenient Features......................................................................................28
TurningofftheImageandSound.................................................................................28
FreezingaPicture ........................................................................................................28
EnlargingaPicture .......................................................................................................28
ChangingEcoMode.....................................................................................................29
CheckingEnergy-SavingEffect[CARBONMETER]....................................................30
UsingtheOptionalRemoteMouseReceiver(NP01MR) .............................................31
UsingtheComputerCable(VGA)toOperatetheProjector(VirtualRemoteTool)......33
Viewing3DImages.......................................................................................................39
5. Using On-Screen Menu.................................................................................43
UsingtheMenus...........................................................................................................43
Menu Elements.............................................................................................................44
ListofMenuItems ........................................................................................................45
MenuDescriptions&Functions[SOURCE] .................................................................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
Specications ...............................................................................................................70
CabinetDimensions .....................................................................................................72
PinAssignmentsofD-SubCOMPUTERInputConnector ...........................................73
MiniD-Sub15PinConnector .................................................................................73
CompatibleInputSignalList.........................................................................................74
PCControlCodesandCableConnection....................................................................75
PCControlCodes...................................................................................................75
CableConnection ...................................................................................................75
PCControlConnector(D-SUB9P).........................................................................75
TroubleshootingCheckList..........................................................................................76
REGISTERYOURPROJECTOR!(forresidentsintheUnitedStates,Canada,
andMexico) ............................................................................................................78

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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
(7N951841)
For North America only
Limitedwarranty
Quick Setup Guide (7N8N3101)
Important Information (7N8N3091)
Remote control
(7N900924)
Batteries (AAAx2)

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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DLP®projectorisoneoftheverybestprojectorsavailabletoday.Theprojectorenablesyoutoprojectprecise
imagesupto300inches(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:
• Quick start & Quick Power Off
 7secondsafterturningonthepower,theprojectorisreadytodisplayPCorvideoimages.
 Theprojectorcanbeputawayimmediatelyaftertheprojectorispowereddown.Nocooldownperiodisrequired
aftertheprojectoristurned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 with energy saving technology
 Selecting[POWER-SAVING]for[STANDBYMODE]fromthemenucanputtheprojectorinpower-savingmode
thatconsumesonly0.3W(100-130VAC)/0.4W(200-240VAC).
• Carbon Meter
 Thisfeaturewillshowenergy-savingeffectintermsofCO2emissionreduction(kg)whentheprojector’s[ECO
MODE]issetto[ON].
 TheamountofCO2emissionreductionwillbedisplayedintheconrmationmessageatthetimeofpower-offand
intheINFOoftheon-screenmenu.
• 7W built-in speaker for an integrated audio solution
 Powerful7wattspeakerprovidesvolumeneedforlargerooms.
• HDMI input port provides digital signal (VE281X/VE282X/VE281/VE282 only)
 TheHDMIinputprovidesHDCPcompatibledigitalsignals.TheHDMIinputalsosupportsaudiosignal.
• DLP® projector with high resolution and high brightness
 Highresolutiondisplay-uptoUXGAcompatible,XGA(VE280X/VE281X/VE282X)/SVGA(VE280/VE281/VE282)
nativeresolution.
• AUTO POWER ON and AUTO POWER OFF features
 TheDIRECTPOWERON,AUTOPOWERON(COMP.),andAUTOPOWEROFFfeatureseliminatetheneedto
alwaysusethePOWERbuttonontheremotecontrolorprojectorcabinet.

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• Preventing unauthorized use of the projector
 Enhancedsmartsecuritysettingsforcabinetcontrolpanellock,securityslottohelppreventunauthorizedaccess,
adjustmentsandtheftdeterrence.
• 3D images supported
 Theprojectorprovides3Dimages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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.
Inthisuser'smanualthedrawingsoftheprojectorshowanexampleofVE281X.

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Part Names of the Projector
Zoom Lever
(→page 22)
Controls
(→page 5)
Lens
Built-in Security Slot ( )*
Adjustable Tilt Foot
(→page 21)
Remote Sensor
(→page 8)
Front/Top
AC Input
Connect the supplied power
cord's three-pin plug here, and
plug the other end into an active
wall outlet. (→page 16)
* This security slot supports the MicroSaver ® Security System.
Terminal Panel
(→page 6)
Rear
Exhaust 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 ne-adjust the height of the rear
foot, remove the spacer and rotate
the rear foot to the desired height.

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1. Introduction
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

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1. Introduction
Terminal Panel Features
1. COMPUTERIN/ComponentInput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.
1. COMPUTERIN/ComponentInput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INMiniJack(StereoMini)(→page12, 13,
14)
5. HDMIINConnector(→page15)
6. USBPort(TypeB)
VE280X/VE280
VE281X/VE281
VE282X/VE282
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1. Introduction
Part Names of the Remote Control
1. InfraredTransmitter
(→page8)
2. POWERONButton
(→page17)
3. POWEROFFButton
(→page26)
4. COMPUTER1Button
(→page19)
5. COMPUTER2Button
 (notavailableonthisseriesofprojectors.)
6. COMPUTER3Button
 (notavailableonthisseriesofprojectors.)
7. AUTOADJ.Button
(→page25)
8. VIDEOButton
(→page19)
9. S-VIDEOButton
 (notavailableonthisseriesofprojectors.)
10.HDMIButton
(→page19)
 (notavailableonVE280XandVE280.)
11.VIEWERButton
 (notavailableonthisseriesofprojectors)
12.NETWORKButton
 (notavailableonthisseriesofprojectors)
13.USBDISPLAYButton
 (notavailableonthisseriesofprojectors)
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)
26.ECOButton(→page29)
27.KEYSTONEButton
(→page24)
28.PICTUREButton
(→page47, 48)
29.VOL.(+)(–)Button
(→page25)
30.ASPECTButton
(→page50)
31.FOCUS/ZOOMButton
 (notavailableonthisseriesofprojectors)
32.HELPButton
(→page62)
* ThePAGE ,MOUSEL-CLICKandMOUSER-CLICKbuttonsworkonlywhentheoptionalremotemousereceiver
(NP01MR)isconnectedwithyourcomputer.
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1. Introduction
30°
30°
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OPEN
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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.
Operating Range for Wireless Remote Control
1Pressrmlyandslidethebattery
coveroff. 2Install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stronglightfalls
onthesensor.Weakbatterieswillalsopreventtheremotecontrolfromproperlyoperatingtheprojector.
Battery Installation
7 m/22 feet
7 m/22 feet
Remote control
Remote sensor on projector cabinet
OPEN
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Slipthe cover back over the
batteriesuntilitsnapsintoplace.
Donot mix different typesof
batteriesornewandoldbatteries.
Remote control

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2. Installation and Connections
Thissectiondescribeshowtosetupyourprojectorandhowtoconnectvideoandaudiosources.
Yourprojectorissimpletosetupanduse.Butbeforeyougetstarted,youmustrst:
Setting Up the Screen and the Projector
Selecting a Location
Thefurtheryourprojectorisfromthescreenorwall,thelargertheimage.Theminimumsizetheimagecanbeis30"
(0.76m)measureddiagonallywhentheprojectorisroughly49inches(1.3m)fromthewallorscreen.Thelargest
theimagecanbeis300"(7.6m)whentheprojectorisabout493inches(12.5m)fromthewallorscreen.Usethe
chartbelowasaroughguide.
1 Setupascreenandtheprojector.
2 Connect your computer or video
equipmenttotheprojector.See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"
120"
100"
60"
40
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80"
30
"
1.7m/65.5"
2.5m/98.5"
3.3m/131.5"
4.2m/164"
5.0m/197"
6.3/246"
7.5m/295.5"
8.3m/328"
10.0m/394"
12.5m/492.5"
Distance(Unit:m/inch)
Lenscenter
ScreenSize(diagonal:inch)
ScreenSize(Unit:cm/inch)
609.6(W) x 457.2(H) / 240(W) x 180(H)
487.7(W) x 365.8(H) / 192(W) x 144(H)
406.4(W) x 304.8(H) / 160(W) x 120(H)
365.8(W) x 274.3(H) / 144(W) x 108(H)
304.8(W) x 228.6(H) / 120(W) x 90(H)
243.8(W) x 182.9(H) / 96(W) x 72(H)
203.2(W) x 152.4(H) / 80(W) x60(H)
162.6(W) x 121.9(H) /64(W) x 48(H)
121.9(W) x 91.4(H) / 48(W) x 36(H)
81.3(W) x 1.0(H) / 32(W) x 24(H)
1.3m/49"
61.0(W) x 45.7(H) / 24(W) x 18(H)

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2. Installation and Connections
Throw Distance and Screen Size
Thefollowingshowstheproperrelativepositionsoftheprojectorandscreen.Refertothetabletodeterminethe
positionofinstallation.
Distance Chart
C
D
B
Screen center
Lens center
Screen bottom
2.9"/73 mm
Installation surface
Screen Size BCD(WIDE) a
Diagonal Width Height Wide - Tele Wide - Tele
inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm - inch mm inch mm degree - degree
30 762 24 610 18 457 12 297 46 1180 - 52 1320 3 69 14.0 - 12.7
40 1016 32 813 24 610 16 396 62 1573 - 69 1760 4 91 14.0 - 12.7
60 1524 48 1219 36 914 23 594 93 2360 - 104 2640 5 137 14.0 - 12.7
70 1778 56 1422 42 1067 27 693 108 2753 - 121 3080 6 160 14.0 - 12.7
80 2032 64 1626 48 1219 31 792 124 3147 - 139 3520 7 183 14.0 - 12.7
90 2286 72 1829 54 1372 35 891 139 3540 - 156 3960 8 206 14.0 - 12.7
100 2540 80 2032 60 1524 39 990 155 3933 - 173 4400 9 228 14.0 - 12.7
120 3048 96 2438 72 1829 47 1188 186 4720 - 208 5280 11 274 14.0 - 12.7
150 3810 120 3048 90 2286 58 1486 232 5900 - 260 6600 13 343 14.0 - 12.7
180 4572 144 3658 108 2743 70 1783 279 7080 - 312 7920 16 411 14.0 - 12.7
200 5080 160 4064 120 3048 78 1981 310 7867 - 346 8800 18 457 14.0 - 12.7
240 6096 192 4877 144 3658 94 2377 372 9440 - 416 10560 22 548 14.0 - 12.7
270 6858 216 5486 162 4115 105 2674 418 10620 - 468 11880 24 617 14.0 - 12.7
300 7620 240 6096 180 4572 117 2971 465 11800 - 520 13200 27 685 14.0 - 12.7
B=Verticaldistancebetweenlenscenterandscreencenter
C=Throwdistance
D=Verticaldistancebetweenlenscenterandbottomofscreen(topofscreenforceilingapplication)
a=Throwangle
NOTE: The values in the tables are design values and may vary.

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WARNING
* Installingyourprojectorontheceilingmustbedone
byaqualiedtechnician.ContactyourNECdealer
formoreinformation.
* Donotattempttoinstalltheprojectoryourself.
• Onlyuseyourprojectoronasolid,levelsurface.If
theprojectorfallstotheground,youcanbeinjured
andtheprojectorseverelydamaged.
• Donotusetheprojectorwheretemperaturesvary
greatly.Theprojectormustbeusedattemperatures
between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.
Reecting the Image
Usingamirrortoreectyourprojector'simageenables
youtoenjoyamuchlargerimagewhenasmallerspace
isrequired.ContactyourNECdealerifyouneedamirror
system.Ifyou'reusingamirrorsystemandyourimage
isinverted,usetheMENUand buttonsonyour
remote control to correct the orientation. (→page56)