NEC PA1004UL-W User manual

Projector
PA1004UL-W/PA1004UL-B
PA804UL-W/PA804UL-B
User’s Manual
Model No.
NP-PA1004UL-W/NP-PA1004UL-B/NP-PA804UL-W/NP-PA804UL-B
For USA

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Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. iv
Important Information ........................................................................................................................ v
1. Check the product overview, supplied items and part names .................................... 1
1-1. Introduction to the Projector ............................................................................................................ 1
1-2. What’s in the Box? ................................................................................................................................. 4
1-3. Part Names of the Projector .............................................................................................................. 6
1-4. Part Names of the Remote Control .............................................................................................. 10
2. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) ................................................................................. 16
2-1. Flow of Projecting an Image .......................................................................................................... 16
2-2. Connecting Your Computer/Connecting the Power Cord .................................................. 17
2-3. Turning on the Projector ................................................................................................................. 20
2-4. Selecting a Source ............................................................................................................................. 23
2-5. Adjusting the Picture Size and Position ..................................................................................... 26
2-6. Adjusting a picture and sound ...................................................................................................... 36
2-7. Turning off the Projector ................................................................................................................. 37
2-8. After Use ................................................................................................................................................ 38
3. Convenient Features ....................................................................................................................... 39
3-1. Turn off the light of the projector (LENS SHUTTER) ............................................................... 39
3-2. Turning Off the On-Screen Menu (On-Screen Mute) ............................................................. 39
3-3. Enlarging a Picture ............................................................................................................................. 40
3-4. Adjustment of luminance (brightness) and energy-saving effect ................................... 41
3-5. Correcting Horizontal and Vertical Keystone Distortion [CORNERSTONE] .................... 45
3-6. Operation for the On-Screen Menu by a commercially available USB mouse ............. 48
3-7. Preventing the Unauthorized Use of the Projector [SECURITY] ........................................ 50
3-8. Projecting 3D videos ......................................................................................................................... 53
3-9. Controlling the Projector by Using an HTTP Browser ........................................................... 56
3-10. Storing Changes for Lens Shift, Zoom, and Focus [LENS MEMORY] ............................. 59
Table of Contents

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Table of Contents
4. Multi-Screen Projection ................................................................................................................ 66
4-1. Things that can be done using multi-screen projection ...................................................... 66
4-2. Using a single projector to project two types of videos at the same time [PIP/
PICTURE BY PICTURE] .......................................................................................................................... 67
4-3. Line up multiple projectors to display a high resolution image in a larger
screen [TILING] ....................................................................................................................................... 71
4-4. Adjust boundaries of a projected image [EDGE BLENDING] .............................................. 74
5. Using On-Screen Menu ................................................................................................................... 82
5-1. Using the Menus ................................................................................................................................ 82
5-2. Menu Elements ................................................................................................................................... 83
5-3. List of Menu Items ............................................................................................................................. 84
5-4. Menu Descriptions & Functions [INPUT] ................................................................................... 92
5-5. Menu Descriptions & Functions [ADJUST] ................................................................................ 96
5-6. Menu Descriptions & Functions [DISPLAY] ............................................................................. 111
5-7. Menu Descriptions & Functions [SETUP] ................................................................................. 123
5-8. Menu Descriptions & Functions [INFO.] ................................................................................... 156
6. Connecting to Other Equipment ............................................................................................ 159
6-1. Connecting Your Computer ......................................................................................................... 160
6-2. Connecting to a DVD player and other AV devices ............................................................. 164
6-3. Connecting to a HDBaseT transmission device (sold commercially) ............................ 166
6-4. Connecting several projectors .................................................................................................... 167
6-5. Connecting to a Wired LAN .......................................................................................................... 168
7. Maintenance .................................................................................................................................... 169
7-1. Cleaning the Lens ............................................................................................................................ 169
7-2. Cleaning the Cabinet ...................................................................................................................... 170

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8. Appendix ............................................................................................................................................ 171
8-1. Throw distance and screen size .................................................................................................. 171
8-2. Compatible Input Signal List ........................................................................................................ 177
8-3. Specifications .................................................................................................................................... 182
8-4. Cabinet Dimensions ........................................................................................................................ 186
8-5. Pin assignments and signal names of main connectors .................................................... 187
8-6. Changing the Background Logo (Virtual Remote Tool) ..................................................... 190
8-7. Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................... 191
8-8. PC Control Codes and Cable Connection ................................................................................ 197
8-9. About the ASCII Control Command .......................................................................................... 199
8-10. List of Art-Net DMX parameters ............................................................................................... 201
8-11. Mounting a lens (separately sold) ........................................................................................... 203
8-12. Attaching the option cover (separately sold) ...................................................................... 207
8-13. Portrait projection (vertical orientation) .............................................................................. 210
8-14. For multi-Screen projection ....................................................................................................... 212
8-15. Troubleshooting Check List ....................................................................................................... 213
8-16. REGISTER YOUR PROJECTOR! (for residents in the United States, Canada, and
Mexico) ................................................................................................................................................... 215

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Thank you for purchasing the NEC projector.
This projector can be connected to computers, video devices, etc. to project images sharply onto
a screen.
Please read this manual carefully before using your projector and keep the manual handy for future
reference.
Read this user’s manual if you have any doubts about operation or if you believe the projector may
be faulty.
Ver. 1 5/20
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 profit or other
matters deemed to result from using the Projector.
Introduction

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About the symbols
To ensure safe and proper use of the product, this manual uses a number of symbols to prevent
injury to you and others as well as damage to property.
The symbols and their meanings are described below. Be sure to understand them thoroughly
before reading this manual.
WARNING Failing to heed this symbol and handling the product erroneously
could result in accidents leading to death or major injury.
CAUTION Failing to heed this symbol and handling the product erroneously
could result in personal injury or damage to surrounding property.
Examples of symbols
This symbol indicates you should be careful of electric shocks.
This symbol indicates you should be careful of high temperatures.
This symbol indicates something that must be prohibited.
This symbol indicates something that must not be got wet.
This symbol indicates you should not touch with wet hands.
This symbol indicates something that must not be disassembled.
This symbol indicates things you must do.
This symbol indicates that the power cord should be unplugged from the power outlet.
Important Information

Important Information
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Safety Cautions
WARNING
Handling the power cord
BE SURE TO DO
• Pleaseusethepowercordsuppliedwiththisprojector.
PROHIBITION
• Thepowercordincludedwiththisprojectorisexclusivelyforusewiththis
projector. For safety, do not use it with other devices.
HAZARDOUS
VOLTAGE
• Handlethepowercordwithcare.Damagingthecordcouldleadtoreor
electric shock.
- Do not place heavy objects on the cord.
- Do not place the cord under the projector.
- Do not cover the cord with a rug, etc.
- Do not scratch or modify the cord.
- Do not bend, twist or pull the cord with excessive force.
- Do not apply heat to the cord.
Should the cord be damaged (exposed core wires, broken wires, etc.), ask
your dealer to replace it.
• Donottouchthepowerplugshouldyouhearthunder.Doingsocouldresult
in electric shock.

Important Information
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WARNING
Installing the Projector
BE SURE TO DO
• Thisprojectorisdesignedtobeusedwitha100–240VAC,50/60Hzpower
supply. Before using the projector, check that the power supply to which the
projector is to be connected meets these requirements.
• Usea poweroutlet astheprojector’spowersupply.Donot connect the
projector directly to electrical light wiring. Doing so is dangerous.
• Wheninstallingtheprojectoratanangle,theseparatelysoldoptioncover
may be required for safety depending on the installation angle of the projec-
tor. (→page xix)
PROHIBITION
• Donotuseinplacessuchasthosedescribedbelow.Doingsocouldleadto
fire or electric shock.
- Shaky tables, inclined surfaces or other unstable places
- Near heating appliances or places with heavy vibrations
- Outdoors or humid or dusty places
- Places exposed to oil smoke or steam
- Near cooking appliances, humidifiers, etc.
DO NOT WET
• Donotuseinplacessuchasthosedescribedbelowwheretheprojectorcould
get wet. Doing so could lead to fire or electric shock.
- Do not use in the rain or snow, on a seashore or waterfront, etc.
- Do not use in a bathroom or shower room.
- Do not place vases or potted plants on the projector.
- Do not place cups, cosmetics or medicines on the projector.
Should water, etc. get inside the projector, first turn off the projector’s power,
then unplug the power cord from the power outlet and contact your dealer.
UNPLUG THE
POWER CORD
• Donotinsertordropmetalorcombustibleobjectsorotherforeignmaterials
into the projector from the vents. Doing so could lead to fire or electric shock.
Be particularly careful if there are children in the home. Should a foreign object
get inside the projector, first turn off the projector’s power, then unplug the
power cord from the power outlet and contact your dealer.
Unplug the power cord if the projector malfunctions.
UNPLUG THE
POWER CORD
• Shouldtheprojectoremitsmokeorstrangeodorsorsounds,oriftheprojec-
tor has been dropped or the cabinet broken, turn off the projector’s power,
then unplug the power cord from the power outlet. It may cause not only fire
or electric shock but also serious damage to your eyesight or burns. Contact
your dealer for repairs.
Never try to repair the projector on your own. Doing so is dangerous.

Important Information
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WARNING
Do not disassemble the projector.
DO NOT
DISASSEMBLE
• Donotremoveoropentheprojector’scabinet.
Also, do not modify the projector. There are high voltage areas in the projec-
tor. It may cause fire, electric shock, or laser light leakage, resulting in serious
damage to your eyesight or burns.
Have qualified service personnel perform inspection, adjustments and repairs
of the interior.
Installing suspended from the ceiling
CAUTION
• Shouldspecialworksberequired,forexampletosuspendtheprojectorfrom
the ceiling, consult your dealer.
Never try to install the projector yourself in such cases. The projector could
drop and cause injury.
Suspending the projector from the ceiling requires sufficient ceiling strength
to support the projector, and the building standards laws in your particular
country must be followed.
It is also necessary to take measures to prevent the projector from dropping
in anticipation of a malfunction occurring in the projector, ceiling mounting
device and installation location.
• Wheninstalledsuspendedfromtheceiling,etc.donothangfromtheprojec-
tor. The projector could drop and cause injury.
• Wheninstallingsuspendedfromtheceiling,useapoweroutletthatiswithin
reach so the power cord can be easily plugged and unplugged.
Do not place objects in front of the lens while the projector is
operating.
PROHIBITION
• Donotleavethelenscaponthelenswhiletheprojectorisoperating.The
lens cap could get hot and be warped.
• Donotplaceobjectsin frontofthelensthatobstructthelightwhilethe
projector is operating. The object could get hot and be broken or catch fire.
• Thebelow pictogramindicatedonthe cabinetmeansthe precautionfor
avoiding to place objects in front of the projector lens.
CAUTION
FOR HIGH
TEMPERATURE

Important Information
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WARNING
About the projector’s light source
PROHIBITION
• Donotlookintotheprojector’slens.
Strong light that could damage your eyes is projected when the projector is
operating. Be especially careful when children are around.
• Donotlookattheprojectedlightusingopticaldevices(magnifyingglasses,
reflectors, etc.). Doing so could result in vision impairment.
• Checkthatthereisnoonelookingatthelenswithintheprojectionrange
before turning on the projector.
• Donotallowchildrentooperatetheprojectoralone.Whenachildisoperating
the projector an adult should always be present and watch the child carefully.
• Thefollowinggraphicsymbolindicatingthatlookingintotheprojectoris
prohibited is displayed on top of the projector above the lens mounting unit.
When cleaning the projector
PROHIBITION
• Donotuseammablegasspraystoremovedustfromthelens,cabinet,etc.
Doing so could lead to fire.
About option cover (separately sold)
BE SURE TO DO
• Besuretotightenthescrewsafterattachingtheoptioncover.Failuretodoso
may cause the cable cover to come off and fall, resulting in injury or damage
to the cable cover.
PROHIBITION
• Donotputbundledcablesintheoptioncover.Doingsomaydamagethe
power cord, resulting in a fire.
• Donotholdtheoptioncoverwhilemovingtheprojectorordonotapply
excessive force to the option cover. Doing so may damage the option cover,
resulting in injury.