NEC NP610 Series User manual

The most trusted, dependable name
in projector lamp sales.
http://www.myprojectorlamps.com
http://www.myprojectorlamps.ca
http://www.myprojectorlamps.eu
The following projector manual has not been modified or altered in any way.

Portable Projector
NP610/NP510/NP410/NP405/
NP310/NP305/NP510W/NP410W
NP610S/NP510WS
User’s Manual
The projector’s model name indicated on the projector’s label is NP610,
NP510, NP410, NP405, NP310, NP305, NP510W, NP410W, NP610S,
NP510WS, NP610G, NP510G, NP410G, NP405G, NP310G, NP305G,
NP510WG, NP410WG, NP610SG, and NP510WSG respectively.
All the models are referred to as NP610, NP510, NP410, NP405,
NP310, NP305, NP510W, NP410W, NP610S, and NP510WS through-
out the user’s manual except some of the specification pages.
The NP405 and NP305 are not distributed in North America.
NP610/NP510/NP410/NP405/NP310/NP305/NP510W/NP410W
NP610S/NP510WS

1st edition, July 2009
• IBMisatrademarkorregisteredtrademarkofInternationalBusinessMachinesCorporation.
• Macintosh,MacOSXandPowerBookaretrademarksofAppleInc.registeredintheU.S.andothercountries.
• 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.
• VirtualRemoteToolusesWinI2C/DDClibrary,©NicomsoftLtd.
• 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.

i
Important Information
Safety Cautions
Precautions
PleasereadthismanualcarefullybeforeusingyourNECNP610,NP510,NP410,NP405,NP310,NP305,NP510W,
NP410W,NP610S,andNP510WS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.
CAUTION
Avoid displaying stationary images for a prolonged period of time.
DoingsocanresultintheseimagesbeingtemporarilysustainedonthesurfaceoftheLCDpanel.
Ifthisshouldhappen,continuetouseyourprojector.Thestaticbackgroundfrompreviousimageswill
disappear.
Disposing of your used product
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in-
cludes 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.

ii
Important Information
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cablewithmouldedplughasaBlack(veAmps)fuseinstalledforusewith
thisequipment.Ifapowercable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.

iii
Important Information
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ventilationoutletontheleftfront(whenseenfromthefront)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(NP610/NP510/NP410/NP405/
NP310/NP305/NP510W/NP410W/NP610S/NP510WS) or 200-240V AC50/60 Hz (NP610G/NP510G/NP410G/
NP405G/NP310G/NP305G/NP510WG/NP410WG/NP610SG/NP510WSG).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 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theobjectmeltingorgettingyourhandsburnedfromtheheatthatisemittedfromtheex-
haust.
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.
Place the projector in a horizontal position
Thetiltangleoftheprojectorshouldnotexceed10degrees,norshouldtheprojectorbeinstalledinanywayother
thanthedesktopandceilingmount,otherwiselamplifecoulddecreasedramatically.
10°

iv
Important Information
• Handlethepowercablecarefully.Adamagedorfrayedpowercablecancauseelectricshockorre.
- Donotuseanypowercablesthanthesuppliedone.
- Donotbendortugthepowercableexcessively.
- Donotplacethepowercableundertheprojector,oranyheavyobject.
- Donotcoverthepowercablewithothersoftmaterialssuchasrugs.
- Donotheatthepowercable.
- Donothandlethepowerplugwithwethands.
• Turnofftheprojector,unplugthepowercableandhavetheprojectorservicedbyaqualiedservicepersonnelunder
thefollowingconditions:
- Whenthepowercable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cableandanyothercablesbeforecarryingtheprojector.
• Turnofftheprojectorandunplugthepowercablebeforecleaningthecabinetorreplacingthelamp.
• Turnofftheprojectorandunplugthepowercableiftheprojectorisnottobeusedforanextendedperiodoftime.
• WhenusingaLANcable(onlymodelswiththeRJ-45LANport):
 Forsafety,donotconnecttotheconnectorforperipheraldevicewiringthatmighthaveexcessivevoltage.
CAUTION
• 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.
• 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trytotouchtheventilationoutletontheleftfront(whenseenfromthefront)asitcanbecomeheatedwhile
the projector is turned on and immediately after the projector is turned off.
• DonotturnofftheACpowerfor60secondsafterthelampisturnedonandwhilethePOWERindicatorisblink-
inggreen.Doingsocouldcauseprematurelampfailure.
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.

v
Important Information
Note for US Residents
Thelampinthisproductcontainsmercury.PleasedisposeaccordingtoLocal,StateorFederalLaws.
Lamp Replacement
• Toreplacethelamp,followallinstructionsprovidedonpage84.
• Besuretoreplacethelampwhenthemessage[THE LAMP HAS REACHED THE END OF ITS USABLE LIFE.
PLEASE REPLACE THE LAMP.]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.
CAUTION:
• DONOTTOUCHTHELAMPimmediatelyafterithasbeenused.Itwillbeextremelyhot.Turntheprojectoroff
andthendisconnectthepowercable.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.
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opticalcom-
ponents 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],[KEYSTONE],Magnifyingfeatureandothersimilarfeatures.

vi
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 .......................................................................................... 5
Front/Top.................................................................................................................. 5
Rear ......................................................................................................................... 6
TopFeatures ............................................................................................................ 7
TerminalPanelFeatures .......................................................................................... 8
PartNamesoftheRemoteControl ............................................................................... 9
BatteryInstallation ................................................................................................. 10
RemoteControlPrecautions.................................................................................. 10
OperatingRangeforWirelessRemoteControl...................................................... 10
2. Installation and Connections ................................................................... 11
1SettingUptheScreenandtheProjector..................................................................... 11
SelectingaLocation............................................................................................... 11
ThrowDistanceandScreenSize........................................................................... 15
MakingConnections.................................................................................................... 17
Enablingthecomputer’sexternaldisplay............................................................... 17
ConnectingYourPCorMacintoshComputer......................................................... 17
WhenViewingaDVIDigitalSignal(exceptNP405andNP305)............................ 19
UsingTwoAnalogCOMPUTERInputsSimultaneously......................................... 20
ConnectinganExternalMonitor ............................................................................ 21
ConnectingYourDVDPlayerwithComponentOutput........................................... 22
ConnectingYourVCR............................................................................................. 23
ConnectingtoaNetwork(exceptNP405andNP305)........................................... 24
ConnectingtheSuppliedPowerCable .................................................................. 25
3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) .............................................. 26
1Turning on the Projector .............................................................................................. 26
NoteonStartupscreen(MenuLanguageSelectscreen)...................................... 28
Selecting a Source ...................................................................................................... 29
Selecting the computer or video source................................................................. 29
AdjustingthePictureSizeandPosition....................................................................... 30
AdjusttheTiltFoot ................................................................................................. 31
Zoom...................................................................................................................... 32
Adjusting from the menu........................................................................................ 32
Focus ..................................................................................................................... 33
CorrectingKeystoneDistortion.................................................................................... 34
CorrectingKeystoneDistortion .............................................................................. 34
Adjustingwithbuttonsonthecabinet .................................................................... 34
Adjusting from the menu........................................................................................ 35
AdjustingwiththeAutoKeystoneFunction............................................................ 36

vii
Table of Contents
OptimizingComputerSignalAutomatically ................................................................. 37
AdjustingtheImageUsingAutoAdjust.................................................................. 37
TurningUporDownVolume ........................................................................................ 37
7Turning off the Projector .............................................................................................. 38
AfterUse...................................................................................................................... 39
4. Convenient Features..................................................................................... 40
1TurningofftheImageandSound ................................................................................ 40
FreezingaPicture ....................................................................................................... 40
EnlargingaPicture ...................................................................................................... 40
ChangingEcoMode.................................................................................................... 41
CheckingEnergy-SavingEffect[CARBONMETER] ................................................... 42
 PreventingtheUnauthorizedUseoftheProjector[SECURITY] ...................................... 43
7UsingtheOptionalRemoteMouseReceiver(NP01MR) ............................................ 46
NetworkSettingbyUsinganHTTPBrowser(exceptNP405andNP305).................. 48
9UsingtheVGASignalCabletoOperatetheProjector(VirtualRemote)..................... 51
5. Using On-Screen Menu................................................................................ 56
1UsingtheMenus.......................................................................................................... 56
MenuElements............................................................................................................ 57
ListofMenuItems ....................................................................................................... 58
MenuDescriptions&Functions[SOURCE] ................................................................ 60
MenuDescriptions&Functions[ADJUST].................................................................. 61
MenuDescriptions&Functions[SETUP].................................................................... 68
7MenuDescriptions&Functions[INFO.] ...................................................................... 78
MenuDescriptions&Functions[RESET].................................................................... 80
6. Maintenance ...................................................................................................... 81
1CleaningorReplacingtheFilters ................................................................................ 81
CleaningtheCabinetandtheLens ............................................................................. 83
ReplacingtheLamp..................................................................................................... 84
7. Appendix............................................................................................................... 87
1Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................... 87
IndicatorMessages................................................................................................ 87
Specifications .............................................................................................................. 90
CabinetDimensions .................................................................................................... 94
PinAssignmentsofD-SubCOMPUTERInputConnector .......................................... 96
MiniD-Sub15PinConnector ................................................................................ 96
CompatibleInputSignalList........................................................................................ 97
PCControlCodesandCableConnection................................................................... 98
PCControlCodes.................................................................................................. 98
CableConnection .................................................................................................. 98
PCControlConnector(D-SUB9P)........................................................................ 98
7TroubleshootingCheckList.......................................................................................... 99
TravelCareGuide....................................................................................................... 101

1
1
2
Projector
Lens cap
(24F44681) Soft case
(24BS7582)
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.
Power cable
(US: 7N080235)
(EU: 7N080021)
VGA signal cable
(7N520073/7N520052)
NEC Projector CD-ROM
User’s manual (PDF) and
the utility software “Virtual
Remote Tool”
(7N951361)
For North America only
Registrationcard
Limitedwarranty
For customers in Europe:
YouwillndourcurrentvalidGuar-
anteePolicyonourWebSite:
www.nec-display-solutions.com
• ImportantInfomation(ForNorthAmerica:
7N8P9731) (For Other countries than North
America: 7N8P9731 and 7N8P9741)
• QuickSetupGuide(7N8P9721)
Remote control
(7N900901)
Batteries (AAA × 2)
DVI to VGA adapter (7N960234)
The NP405 and NP305 do not
come with the DVI to VGA adapter.
NP610/NP510/NP410/
NP405/NP310/NP305/
NP510W/NP410W
NP610S/NP510WS NP610/NP510/NP410/
NP310/NP510W/
NP410W
The NP405, NP305,
NP610S, and NP510WS
do not come with a soft
case.
Unlessotherwisedescribedintheuser’smanual,thedrawingsfortheprojectorcabinetshowexamplesoftheNP610.
Lens cap
(24FU0691)

2
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300inches(110inchesonNP610S;104inchesonNP510WS)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:
• Quickstart&QuickPowerOff
 Lessthan4seconds*afterturningonthepower,theprojectorisreadytodisplayPCorvideoimages.
 *Thequickstarttimeisonlywhen[STANDBYMODE]issetto[NORMAL]intheon-screenmessage.
 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usingtheMainPowerSwitchor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1W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0.6W(100-130VAC)/0.7W(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.
• VirtualRemotefunction
 TheVirtualRemotefunctionallowspowerOn/OffandsourceselectionoftheprojectorfromyourPCbyusingthe
suppliedVGAsignalcable.Theutilitysoftware“VirtualRemoteTool”exclusivelyfortheprojectorisrequiredtobe
installedfromtheaccompanyingNECProjectorCD-ROMontoyourcomputer.
 AnaccompanyingNECProjectorCD-ROMincludestheutilitysoftware“VirtualRemoteTool”exclusivelyforthe
projectoranduser’smanualsinPDFformat.
• Shortthrowdistances(NP610S/NP510WS)
 Shortfocallensesprovideforalargerimageusingashorterthrowdistancewhencomparedtoatypicalprojector
lens.

3
1. Introduction
• Avarietyofinputportsandacomprehensivearrayofsystemcontrolinterfaces
 Thisprojectorsupportsinputsignalsonthefollowingports:DVI-Iconnector(DVI-I29Pin)withHDCPcompatible,
15pinD-Sub,compositeandS-video.
• AUTOPOWERONandAUTOPOWEROFFfeatures
 TheAUTOPOWERON(AC),AUTOPOWERON(COMP1),AUTOPOWEROFF,andOFFTIMERfeatureseliminate
theneedtoalwaysusethePOWERbuttonontheremotecontrolorprojectorcabinet.
• Preventingunauthorizeduseoftheprojector
 Enhancedsmartsecuritysettingsforkeywordprotection,cabinetcontrolpanellock,securityslot,andsecurity
chainopeningtohelppreventunauthorizedaccess,adjustmentsandtheftdeterrence.
• Theoptionalremotecontrol(NP02RC)allowsyoutoassignaCONTROLIDtotheprojector
 Multipleprojectorscanbeoperatedseparatelyandindependentlywiththesamesingleremotecontrolbyassigning
anIDnumbertoeachprojector.
• IntegratedRJ-45connectorforwirednetworkingcapability(exceptNP405/NP305)
 AnRJ-45connectorisequippedasstandardfeature.
• Autoverticalkeystonecorrection
 AutoKeystonefeatureallowstheprojectortodetectitstiltandcorrectverticaldistortionautomatically.
• LCDprojectorwithhighresolutionandhighbrightness
 Highresolutiondisplay-uptoUXGAcompatible,XGA(NP610/NP510/NP410/NP405/NP310/NP305/NP610S)/
WXGA(NP510W/NP410W/NP510WS)nativeresolution.
• Sixpicturepresetmodesforuseradjustablepictureandcolorsettings
 Eachpicturepresetmodecanbecustomizedandmemorizedaccordingtoyourpreference.
• PCControlPort
 YoucancontroltheprojectorwithaPCorcontrolsystemusingthePCControlport.
• Optionalremotemousereceiver
 YoucanusethesuppliedwirelessremotecontrolandtheoptionalremotemousereceivertooperateyourPC
mousefromacrosstheroom.Theoptionalremotemousereceiver(NP01MR)supportsalmostanyPCusinga
USBconnection.
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.

4
1. Introduction
ComparativeTableofMainFeatures
Themainfeaturesvarydependingonthemodelasfollows.
StandardModels WidePanelModel Short-Throw
Model
WidePanel&
Short-Throw
Model
NP610 NP510 NP410 NP405 NP310 NP305 NP510W NP410W NP610S NP510WS
Native Aspect
Ratio
(→page 90, 92)
Standard Wide Standard Wide
NativeResolution
(dots x lines*1)
(→page 90, 92)
XGA(1024x768) WXGA
(1280 x 800)
XGA
(1024 x 768)
WXGA
(1280 x 800)
ScreenSize
(→page 90, 92)21"–300" 60"–110" 57"–104"
ThrowDistance
(→page 90, 92)30–444inches/0.7–11.3m 31–470inches/ 0.8–11.9 m
35"–66"/
0.9 m–1.7 m
36"–66"/
0.9 m–1.7 m
Lightoutput*2*3
inOFFforECO
MODE
(→page 90, 92)
3500
lumens
3000
lumens 2600 lumens 2200 lumens 3000 lumens
2600
lumens 2600 lumens 2100 lumens
WiredLAN
(→page 24, 48)RJ-45 —RJ-45 —RJ-45
Zoom
(→page 32)Usingthemanualzoomlever Usingthe[DIGITALZOOM]function
from the menu
Focus
(→page 33)Usingthemanualfocusring Usingthemanualfocuslever
LampReplace-
ment Time (aver-
age)
(→page 78)
4000(H)inOFFforECOMODE/5000(H)inONforECOMODE
Forfurtherdetailsonthespecications,seepage90.
*1 Effectivepixelsaremorethan99.99%.
*2 Thisisthelightoutputvalue(lumens)whenthe[PRESET]modeissetto[HIGH-BRIGHT].Ifanyothermodeis
selectedasthe[PRESET]mode,thelightoutputvaluemaydropslightly.
*3 CompliancewithISO21118-2005
TIP: The model name is located on the cabinet.
Model name
MENU
EXIT
ENTER
STATUS
LAMP
AUTO ADJ.SOURCE
FOCUS

5
1. Introduction
FOCUS
Part Names of the Projector
Front/Top
NP610/NP510/NP410/NP405/NP310/NP305/NP510W/NP410W
Zoom Lever (→page 32)
Controls
(→page 7)
Lens
Lens Cap
Built-in Security Slot ( )*
Focus Ring
(→page 33)
Remote sensor
(→page 10)
Ventilation (inlet) / Filter Cover
(→page 81)
* ThissecurityslotsupportstheMicroSaver®Security System.
Adjustable Tilt Foot (→page 31)
Adjustable Tilt Foot Lever (→page 31)
Security chain opening
Attach an anti-theft device.
The security chain opening accepts se-
curity wires or chains up to 0.18 inch/
4.6 mm in diameter.
NP610S/NP510WS
FOCUS
Controls
(→page 7)
Lens
Lens Cap
Built-in Security Slot ( )*
Focus Lever
(→page 33)
Remote sensor
(→page 10)
Ventilation (inlet) / Filter Cover
(→page 81)
Adjustable Tilt Foot (→page 31)
Adjustable Tilt Foot Lever (→page 31)
Security chain opening
Attach an anti-theft device.
The security chain opening accepts se-
curity wires or chains up to 0.18 inch/
4.6 mm in diameter.
* ThissecurityslotsupportstheMicroSaver®Security System.

6
1. Introduction
AC Input
Connect the supplied power cable’s two-pin plug here, and
plug the other end into an active wall outlet. (→page 25)
Main Power Switch
When you plug the supplied power cable into an active wall outlet
and turn on the Main Power, the POWER indicator turns orange
and the projector is in standby mode.
(→page 26, 38)
Terminal Panel (→page 8)
MonauralSpeaker(7W)
Ventilation (outlet)
Heated air is exhausted from here.
Ventilation (inlet) / Filter Cover
(→page 81)
Lamp Cover (→page 85)
Rear Foot (→page 31)
Spacer(blackrubber)
To fine-adjust the height of the rear foot,
remove the spacer and rotate the rear
foot to the desired height.
Rear

7
1. Introduction
Top Features
STATUS
LAMP
AUTO ADJ.SOURCE
12 56
4
7
8
109
3
1. (POWER)Button(→page 27, 38)
2. POWER Indicator (→page 26, 38, 87)
3. STATUS Indicator (→page 87)
4. LAMPIndicator(→page 84, 87)
5. SOURCEButton(→page 29)
6. AUTOADJ.Button(→page 37)
7. MENUButton(→page 56)
8. /VolumeButtons /KeystoneButtons
 (→page 34, 37)
9. ENTER Button (→page 56)
10.EXITButton(→page 56)

8
1. Introduction
Terminal Panel Features
NP610/NP510/NP410/NP310/NP510W/NP410W/NP610S/NP510WS
6
87
3 321
54
910
NP405/NP305
6
87
3 321
54
9
1. COMPUTER1IN/ComponentInputConnector
(MiniD-Sub15Pin) (→page 17, 20, 22)
2. COMPUTER2(DVI-I)INConnector(29Pin)
(HDCPcompatible)(→page 19, 20)
 (NP610/NP510/NP410/NP310/NP510W/NP410W/
NP610S/NP510WS)
 COMPUTER2IN/ComponentInputConnector
(MiniD-Sub15Pin)(→page 17, 20, 22)
 (NP405/NP305)
3. AUDIOINMiniJack(StereoMini)
(→page 17, 19, 22)
4. AUDIOOUTMiniJack(StereoMini) (→page 21)
5. MONITOROUT(COMP1)Connector(MiniD-Sub
15Pin)(→page 21)
6. S-VIDEOINConnector(MiniDIN4Pin)
(→page 23)
7. VIDEOINConnector(RCA) (→page 23)
8. AUDIOInputJacksL/R(RCA) (→page 23)
9. PCCONTROL[PCCONTROL]Port(D-Sub9Pin)
(→page 98)
 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98.
10.LANPort(RJ-45) (→page 24)
 (notavailableonNP405/NP305)

9
1. Introduction
VOLUME
L-CLICK
ENTER
EXIT
MENU
UP
MAGNIFY PAGE
OFF
POWER
ON
AV-MUTE
DOWN
MOUSE
R-CLICK
COMPUTER
ASPECT HELP
FREEZEPICTURE
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
COMPUTER AUTO ADJ.
ECO MODE
2
1
1
3
4
7
6
9
2
8
10
11
13
14
12
21
22
20
16
15
18
5
17
19
Part Names of the Remote Control
1. Infrared Transmitter
(→page 10)
2. POWER ON Button
(→page 27)
3. POWER OFF Button
(→page 38)
4. MAGNIFY(+)(−)Button
(→page 40)
5. AV-MUTEButton
(→page 40)
6. PAGEUP/DOWNButton*
(→page 46, 47)
7. MENUButton
(→page 56)
8. SELECT  Button (→page 56)
9. ENTER Button (→page 56)
10.EXITButton(→page 56)
11.MOUSEL-CLICKButton*
(→page 46, 47)
12.MOUSER-CLICKButton*
(→page 46, 47)
13.VIDEOButton
(→page 29)
14.S-VIDEOButton
(→page 29)
15.COMPUTER1/2Button
(→page 29)
16.AUTOADJ.Button
(→page 37)
17.VOLUME(+)(−)Button
(→page 37)
18. ECO MODE Button (→page 41)
19. ASPECT Button
(→page 66)
20.PICTUREButton
(→page 61, 62)
21. HELP Button
(→page 78)
22. FREEZE Button
(→page 40)
* ThePAGEUP/DOWN,MOUSEL-CLICKandMOUSER-CLICKbuttonsworkonlywhentheoptionalremotemouse
receiverisconnectedwithyourcomputer.

10
1. Introduction
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 firmly 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
30°
30°
30°
30°
7 m/22 feet
7 m/22 feet
Remote control
Remote sensor on projector cabinet
3
Slipthecoverbackoverthebat-
teriesuntilitsnapsintoplace.Do
not mix different types of batteries
ornewandoldbatteries.
Remote control