NEC PH3501QL User manual

Projector
PH3501QL/PH2601QL
powered by NP-LV01BD
User’s Manual
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Model No.
NP-PH3501QL, NP-PH2601QL, NP-LV01BD

Ver. 1 1/18
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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.
ThisdeviceisusedincombinationwiththeLVkit(NP-LV01BD,soldseparately)andtheprojectormainunit.The
picture sent from the connected device is then projected onto the screen. Note that it cannot be used with just the
projector main unit.
ThisUser’sManualexplainsmainlyoperationofthePH3501QLusedincombinationwithNP-LV01BD.

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Important Information
Thissymbolwarnstheuserthatuninsulated
voltage within the unit may have sufficient
magnitudetocauseelectricshock.Therefore,
itisdangeroustomakeanykindofcontactwith
any part inside of this unit.
This symbol alerts the user that important
literature concerning the operation and
maintenance of this unit has been included.
Therefore,itshouldbereadcarefullyinorder
to avoid any problems.
This symbol indicates something that must
be prohibited.
Thissymbolindicatessomethingthatmustnot
bebrokendown.
Thissymbolindicatessomethingthatmustbe
paid attention to.
CAUTION
TOPREVENTELECTRICSHOCK,DONOTOPEN
TOP COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
Laser Safety Caution
This product is classied as Class 1 of IEC60825-1
Thirdedition2014.This product is classiedasRG3of
IEC62471-5Firstedition2015.Thisproductisclassied
asRG3ofIEC62471:2006 (forUSA).Obeythelaws and
regulationsof your country in relation to the installation
andmanagement of the device.
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments of procedures other
than those specied herein may lead to hazardous
laser radiationexposure.
• Hazardous optical radiation is emitted from this prod-
uct,RG3IEC62471:2006(forUSA).
• Nodirectexposuretothebeam shall be permitted,
RG3IEC62471-5:2015.
Do not do it
• 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 ab-
normal objects that can redirect lightcomingoutofthe
lens, can cause unpredictable outcomesuchasreor
injury to the eyes.
• Whenturningontheprojector, ensure that nobody is
facingtowards the lens in thepathofthelight emitted
from the laser.
DOC Compliance Notice (for Canada only)
ThisClassAdigitalapparatusmeetsallrequirements of
theCanadianICES-003Standards.
Machine Noise Information Regulation - 3.
GPSGV,
Thehighestsound pressure level islessthan70dB(A)
in accordance withENISO7779.
WARNING
Thisequipment is compliantwithClassAofCISPR
32.Inaresidential environment thisequipmentmay
cause radio interference.

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Important Information
CAUTION
In order to reduce any interference with radio and
television reception use a signal cable with ferrite
core attached.Useofsignal cables without a ferrite
core attached may cause interference with radio and
television reception.
Thisequipmenthas been tested and found to comply
with thelimitsforaClassAdigitaldevice,pursuant to
Part 15 oftheFCCRules.Theselimitsaredesigned to
provide reasonableprotectionagainst harmful interfer-
encewhentheequipment is operated in a commercial
environment.Thisequipmentgenerates,uses,and can
radiate radio frequencyenergyand, if not installed and
used in accordance with the installation manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likelytocauseharmful interference in which case the
user willberequiredtocorrect the interference at his
ownexpense.
WARNING
Do not disassemble
THEENDUSERISNOTALLOWEDTOOPENOR
MODIFYTHEPRODUCT.
NOUSERSERVICEABLEPARTS.
MAINTENANCE ANDSERVICEOFTHEPRODUCT
ISONLYTOBEHANDLEDBYNECAUTHORIZED
TECHNICIANS.
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
1. Do not point the projection beam toward other people
or reective objects.
2. Consultyourdistributor for information about trans-
porting and installing the projector. Do not attempt
to transport and 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.
3. Place the projector on a at, level surface in a dry area
away from dust and moisture. Do not put the projector
on its side when the Laser is on. Doingsomaycause
damagetotheprojector.
4. Do not place the projector in direct sunlight, near
heaters or heat radiatingappliances.
5. Exposure to direct sunlight, smoke or steam could
harm internal components.
6. Handle your projector carefully. Droppingorjarring
your projector could damageinternalcomponents.
7. Tocarrythe projector, a minimumofsixpersonsare
required. Be sure to rmly grip the front and back
handles, then move the projector.
8. Do not hold the lens part withyourhand.Otherwise
the projector may tumble or drop, causingpersonal
injury.
9. Donotplaceheavy objects on top of the projector.
10. Turnofftheprojector, and disconnect the power cable
beforemovingtheprojector.
 ForC2connection, turn off the projector, shut down
theACpowertotheprojectorandthelightusingacir-
cuitbreaker.Disconnectthe cables between devices
andthelightbeforemovingtheprojector.
11. Do not install and store the projector in the below
circumstances.Failure to do so may cause of malfunc-
tion.
• Inpowerfulmagneticelds
• Incorrosivegasenvironment
• Outdoors
12.Ifyouneedspecialinstallationworksuchasmounting
ontheceilingorsuspendingfromtheceilingusingeye
bolts:
• Do not attempt to install the projector yourself.
• Theprojectormustbeinstalledbyqualiedtech-
nicians 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.
• Ifyouhangtheprojectorfromthehighplacesuch
astheceiling,usefallpreventionwires(commer-
cially available) to secure the lens unit in place.
Failingtodosomayresultinthelensunitbeing
loosened,causingittofall.
• Pleaseconsultyour distributor for more informa-
tion.

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Important Information
WARNING
Do not do it
1. Do not use the projector with the supplied lens cap
orequivalentwhile the projector is operating.This
may cause the lens cap to heat up and deform or
melt.
2. 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 emit-
ted fromthelightoutput.
Itis possible to vertically set up this deviceat360degrees.
Donotusetheprojectorwithitleaningtotheleftandright.
Thismayresultinamalfunction,however,portraitinstal-
lationispossible.Pleasereadthewarningsconcerning
portraitorientationbeforesettingtheprojectorinportrait
orientation.
Power Supply
1. Consult your distributor for installingthepower cable
to the projector.DONOTinstallthe power cable by
yourself.Doingsomaycauseareorelectricshock.
 Theprojectorissodesigned that it operates with the
power supplyvoltagedescribedbelow.
 ForC1connection
 (WhentheAC power to the projector power supply and
thelightpowersupply is provided by asinglecable)
• AC200V-240Vsinglephase 50/60Hz
ForC2connection
(WhentheACpowerto the projector power supply
andthelight power supply is provided by separate
cables)
• AC200V-240Vsinglephase50/60Hz(projector
power supply)
• AC200V-240Vsinglephase50/60Hz(lightpower
supply)
Ensurethatyourpowersupplytsthisrequirement
beforeattemptingtouse your projector.
2. Thepowercableis not included with the projector.
Askyour distributor for the power cable to select and
purchase. Use a power cable that meets the standards
andpowersupplyvoltage of the country where you
areusingthe projector.
 Referto“2.ConnectingthePowerCable”(→page
17)fordetailsonconnectingthepower cable.
3. Handle the power cable carefully. A damaged or
frayed power cable can cause electric shockorre.
• 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 ma-
terials such asrugs.
• Donotheat the power cable.
4. Placingthepowercableandthesignal cable closely
to each other can cause beatnoise.Ifthishappens,
keep the two separated so that beat noise is not
generated.
Beat noise is corruption of the picture often seen as
arollingbandmovingthroughtheimage.
5. Do not touch theprojector during a thunder storm.
Doingsocancauseelectricalshockorre.
6. Wheninstalledontheceiling,installthebreakerina
location that is easy to reach by hand.
CAUTION
Thisequipmentisdesignedtobeusedinthecondition
ofthepowercableconnectedtoearth.Ifthepower
cable is not connected to the earth, it may cause
electricshock.Pleasemakesurethepowercableis
earthed properly.

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Fire and Shock Precautions
1. Ensure that there is sufficient ventilation and that
vents are unobstructed to prevent potentially dan-
gerous concentrations of ozone and the build-up of
heat inside yourprojector.Allowat least 23.6 inches
(60cm)ofspacebetween your projector and a wall.
Inparticular, clear a space of 27.6inches(70cm) or
more in front of the air outlet on the rear surface and
11.8inches(30cm) or more on the upper part of the
projecter body.(→pagexi)
2. 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 projec-
tor. Do not insert any metal objects such as a wire or
screwdriver into your projector.Ifsomethingshould
fall into your projector, shut down theACpowertothe
projector immediately and have the object removed
byaqualiedserviceperson.
 ForC2connection, turn off the projector, shut down
theACpowertotheprojectorandthelightusinga
circuitbreaker, and contact your dealer/distributor.
3. Turnofftheprojector,shutdownACpowerbyusinga
circuitbreakerandcontactqualiedservice personnel
under the following conditions. For C2 connection,
turn off the projector, shut down theACpowertothe
projector and the light using a circuit breaker, and
contact your dealer/distributor for a repair.
• 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per-
formance,indicatinganeed for service.
4. WhenusingaLANcable:
 Forsafety,donotconnecttotheconnectorforperiph-
eraldevicewiringthatmighthaveexcessiveVoltage.
5. Makesuretomountthepowercablestopperbefore
attemptingtouse your projector. Refer to page 18
about the power cable stopper.
Cleaning
1. ShutdownACpowerbyusingacircuitbreakerbefore
cleaning.
 ForC2connection, turn off the projector, shut down
theACpowertotheprojectorandthelightusinga
circuit breaker.
2. Cleanthecabinet periodically withacloth.Ifheavily
soiled, use a milddetergent.Neverusestrongdeter-
gents or solvents such as alcohol or thinner.
3. Use a blower or lens paper to clean the lens, and be
careful not to scratch or mar the lens.
4. Do not handle the projector and the power cable with
wet hands.Doingsocancause electrical shockorre.
5. Do not use a spray containing ammable gas to
removedustattachedtothelensandcabinet.Doing
somayresultinres.
CAUTION
Do not do it
1. Do not shut downACpowertotheprojector under
the followingconditions.Doingsocandamagethe
projector.
• Whileprojectingimages
• Whilecoolingafter the power is turned off.
2. Do not turn offtheACpowerfor90secondsafter
the Laser is turned on and while the POWER
indicator is blinkinggreen.Doingso could cause
premature Laser failure.
3. Keephandsawayfromthelensmounting portion
while the lens shift is in operation.Failuretodo so
could result in ngersbeingpinched between the
cabinet and lens cover.
4. Whenmainbodyisdamaged,coolinguids may
come out of internalpart.DONOTtouchanddrink
thecoolinguid.
 Whenthecoolinguids are swallowed or contacted
with your eyes, please consult with doctors imme-
diately.

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Caution on Carrying the Projector/
Handling the Optional Lens
When installing / removing a lens, shut down the AC
power to the projector.
Whenshippingthe projector with the lens, remove the
lens before shipping the projector. Always attach the
dust cap to the lens whenever it is not mounted on the
projector.The lens and the lens shift mechanism may
encounterdamagecaused by improper handlingduring
transportation.
Remote Control Precautions
• Handletheremotecontrolcarefully.
• Iftheremotecontrolgetswet,wipeitdryimmediately.
• Avoidexcessiveheatandhumidity.
• Donotshort,heat,ortakeapartbatteries.
• Donotthrowbatteriesintore.
• Ifyouwillnotbeusingtheremotecontrolforalong
time, remove the batteries.
• Ensure that you have the batteries’ polarity (+/−)
alignedcorrectly.
• Donotusenewandoldbatteriestogether,orusedif-
ferenttypesofbatteriestogether.
• Dispose of used batteries according to your local
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
Light Module
1. A light module containing multiple laser diodes is
included in the productasthelightsource.
2. Theselaserdiodes are sealed in thelight module.
No maintenance or serviceisrequiredforthe perfor-
mance of thelightmodule.
3. End user is not allowed to replace the lightmodule.
4. Contactqualieddistributorforlightmodule replace-
ment and further information.
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 includes projectors and their electrical
accessories. 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 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.
For EU:Thecrossed-outwheeledbinimplies
that used batteries should not be put to the
generalhouseholdwaste!Thereisa separate
collection system for used batteries, to allow
proper treatment and recyclinginaccordance
withlegislation.
According to EU directive 2006/66/EC, the
battery can’t be disposed improperly. The
battery shall be separated to collect by
local service.

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Label Information
LabelA
LabelA:RiskGroup/LampSafetyLabel

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LabelC
Label D
LabelELabel B
Label B
LaserExplanatoryLabel
3263343400
LabelC
PH3501QL

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LabelC
PH2601QL
Label D
LabelE

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Radiation Range of Emitted Light by the Projector (HD: Hazard Distance)
• ThebelowtabledescribestheradiationrangeofemittedlightbytheprojectorthatisclassiedasRiskGroup3
(RG3)ofIEC62471-5Firstedition2015.
• ThebelowtabledescribestheradiationrangeofemittedlightbytheprojectorthatisclassiedasRiskGroup3
(RG3)ofIEC62471:2006 (forUSA).
• Pleasekeepwithinboundsforinstallingtheprojector.
InstallabarrierforpreventinghumaneyesfromenteringtheRG3area. Forthebarrierinstallationposition,keep
horizontalsafetyzoneover1.5mfromtheRG3area. Incasetoinstalltheprojectoroverhead,keepover3mdis-
tanceatleastbetweentheoorsurfaceandtheRG3area.
Operatorsshallcontrolaccesstothebeamwithinthehazarddistanceorinstalltheproductattheheightthatwill
preventexposuresofspectators’eyeswithinthehazarddistance.
(IEC62471-5Firstedition2015) (IEC62471:2006(forUSA))
Lens RG3
HD(m)
Screen
size(m)
H V
L2K-10F1 4.1 4.51 2.38
L4K-11ZM Wide 4.6 4.07 2.15
Tele 7.1 4.13 2.18
L4K-15ZM Wide 6.2 4.28 2.25
Tele 9.1 4.33 2.29
L4K-20ZM Wide 8.2 4.14 2.18
Tele 14.0 4.12 2.17
L2K-30ZM Wide 11.0 4.07 2.15
Tele 16.0 4.10 2.16
L2K-43ZM1 Wide 16.0 4.10 2.16
Tele 22.0 4.07 2.15
L2K-55ZM1 Wide 21.0 4.20 2.21
Tele 32.0 4.16 2.19
Lens RG3
HD(m)
Screen
size(m) EHv
H V
L2K-10F1 4.1 4.51 2.38 10
L4K-11ZM Wide 4.6 4.07 2.15 11
Tele 7.1 4.13 2.18 14
L4K-15ZM Wide 6.2 4.28 2.25 12
Tele 9.1 4.33 2.29 17
L4K-20ZM Wide 8.2 4.14 2.18 16
Tele 14.0 4.12 2.17 17
L2K-30ZM Wide 11.0 4.07 2.15 20
Tele 16.0 4.10 2.16 22
L2K-43ZM1 Wide 16.0 4.10 2.16 22
Tele 22.0 4.07 2.15 22
L2K-55ZM1 Wide 21.0 4.20 2.21 24
Tele 32.0 4.16 2.19 27
[Plan view]
[Sideview]
RG3range
HD
H
V
* Iflensshiftisutilized,pleaseconsidertheshiftofprojectedimageaccordingtothevolumeoflensshift.(→page132)

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CAUTION
Please heed all precaution for safety.
To install the projector
• Forplanningthelayoutoftheprojector,makesuretotakesafetymeasuresinstructedontheinstallationmanual.
• Inordertorefusedanger,installeitherawalloutletwithineasyreachforpullingoutthepowerpluginemergency
oradeviceasabreakertoshutdownthepowersupplytotheprojector.
• TakesafetymeasurespreventinghumaneyesfromenteringtheRG3area.
• Consideringtheinstallationplace,selectanappropriatelensandsecuresafetyzonethatisdeterminedforeach
lens.Foroperationonthepoweredprojectoraslightadjustment,makesureappropriatesafetymeasureshave
beentaken.
• Checkthevalidityoftakensecuritymeasuresifappropriatesafetyzonebasedontheinstalledlensissecured.
Periodicallycheckthevalidityandkeeptheseresults.
• Educatetheadministratoroftheprojector(operators)aboutsafetybeforestartingtooperatetheprojector.
To use the projector
• Instructtheadministratoroftheprojector(operators)toperforminspectionsbeforepoweringontheprojector.
(Includingthesafetycheckagainstemittedlightbytheprojector)
• Instructtheadministratoroftheprojector(operators)tobeincircumstancesabletocontroltheprojectorwhen-
evertheprojectorispoweredonforanemergency.
• Instructtheadministratoroftheprojector(operators)tokeeptheinstallationmanual,user’smanualandinspec-
tionrecordstoaplacewheretheycantakethesedocumentsouteasily.
• Instructthemtoclarifyiftheprojectorisconformedtostandardsofeachcountryandregion.

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Clearance for Installing the Projector
Allowampleclearancebetweentheprojectoranditssurroundingsasshownbelow.
Thehightemperatureexhaustcomingoutofthedevicemaybesuckedintothedeviceagain.
AvoidinstallingtheprojectorinaplacewhereairmovementfromtheHVACisdirectedattheprojector.
HeatedairfromtheHVACcanbetakeninbytheprojector'sintakevent.Ifthishappens,thetemperatureinsidethe
projectorwillrisetoohighcausingtheover-temperatureprotectortoautomaticallyturnofftheprojectorspower.
Intake vent
Exhaust vent
Intake vent
Intake vent Exhaust vent Exhaust vent
Example 1 – If there are walls on both sides of the projector.
60 cm/23.6" or greater 60 cm/23.6" or greater
NOTE:
• Thedrawingshowstheproperclearancerequiredforthefront,back,andtopoftheprojector.
• Theabovedrawingcanalsobeappliedtotherequiredclearancebetweenintakeventandtheoorfortheportraitprojection.
• Seepage139foraninstallationexampleonportraitprojection.
Example 2 – If there is a wall behind the projector.
(1)Foroorinstallation:
70 cm/27.6" or greater
Lens
NOTE:
• Thedrawingshowstheproperclearancerequiredfortheright,left,andtopoftheprojector.

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(2) For ceiling mounting:
Lens
70 cm/27.6" or greater
30 cm/11.8" or greater
NOTE:
• Thedrawingshowstheproperclearancerequiredforthefront,right,left,andbottomoftheprojector.

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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],Magnifyingfeatureandothersimilarfeatures.
AUTO POWER OFF Function
Thefactorydefaultsettingfor[AUTOPOWEROFF]is15minutes.Ifnoinputsignalisreceivedandnooperationis
performedontheprojectorduring15minutes,theprojectorisautomaticallypoweredoffforsavingthepowercon-
sumption.Inordertocontroltheprojectorbyanexternaldevice,setthe[AUTOPOWEROFF]to[OFF].Pleaserefer
page115 for details.

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Table of Contents
Important Information............................................................................................i
1. Introduction...........................................................................................................1
❶What’sintheBox? ..........................................................................................................1
❷IntroductiontotheProjector............................................................................................3
❸Part Names of the Projector ...........................................................................................6
❹PartNamesoftheRemoteControl...............................................................................12
2. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) ...............................................16
❶FlowofProjectinganImage .........................................................................................16
❷ConnectingthePowerCable ........................................................................................17
❸ConnectingYourComputer...........................................................................................20
❹TurningontheProjector................................................................................................21
❺SelectingaSource .......................................................................................................25
❻AdjustingthePictureSizeandPosition ........................................................................28
❼TurningofftheProjector................................................................................................34
3. Convenient Features......................................................................................36
❶Stoppingprojection.......................................................................................................36
❷Turningoffthelightsource............................................................................................36
❸Lockingtheprojectorsoitcannotbeoperated.............................................................36
❹MutingtheImage(AVMute).........................................................................................37
❺TurningOfftheOn-ScreenMenu(On-ScreenMute) ....................................................37
❻ShifttheOn-ScreenMenudisplayingposition..............................................................38
❼FreezingaPicture.........................................................................................................39
❽MagnifyingaPicture .....................................................................................................40
❾Adjustingthebrightness[LIGHTMODE] ......................................................................41
❿PreventingtheUnauthorizedUseoftheProjector[SECURITY]...................................42
⓫ControllingtheProjectorbyUsinganHTTPBrowser ...................................................45
⓬StoringChangesforLensShift,Zoom,andFocus[LENSMEMORY]..........................52
4. Multi-Screen Projection ...............................................................................58
5. Using On-Screen Menu.................................................................................65
❶UsingtheMenus...........................................................................................................65
❷MenuElements.............................................................................................................66
❸ListofMenuItems ........................................................................................................67
❹MenuDescriptions&Functions[INPUT] ......................................................................73
❺MenuDescriptions&Functions[ADJUST] ...................................................................77
❻MenuDescriptions&Functions[DISPLAY] ..................................................................91
❼MenuDescriptions&Functions[SETUP] .....................................................................93
❽MenuDescriptions&Functions[INFO.] ..................................................................... 117

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6. Connecting to Other Equipment ...........................................................121
7. Maintenance .....................................................................................................123
❶CleaningtheCabinet..................................................................................................123
❷CleaningtheLens.......................................................................................................123
❸CleaningtheAirFilters................................................................................................124
8. Appendix..............................................................................................................128
❶Throwdistanceandscreensize .................................................................................128
❷CompatibleInputSignalList.......................................................................................134
❸Specications .............................................................................................................136
❹OutlineDrawing ..........................................................................................................138
❺Portraitprojection(verticalorientation).......................................................................139
❻Pinassignmentsandsignalnamesofmainterminals................................................140
❼AbouttheASCIIControlCommand ............................................................................144
❽ChangingtheBackgroundLogo(VirtualRemoteTool)...............................................146
❾Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................147
❿IndicatorMessages ....................................................................................................149
⓫TroubleshootingCheckList.........................................................................................152
⓬GPL/LGPLSoftwareLicenses....................................................................................154
⓭REGISTERYOURPROJECTOR!(forresidentsintheUnitedStates,Canada,and
Mexico) .................................................................................................................155

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1. Introduction
❶What’s in the Box?
Checkthecontentofthe accessories.
□ Projector
□ Lens hole cap
□ Power cable stopper
□ Servicekeys × 2 □ ImportantInformation
□ Administratorkey × 2 □ Lens holder
□ Controls/IndicatorPaneldisplaylabel □ Gearboxcover
□ Screw × 2
□ PlateInlet⌀35 □ Warranty
• ForNorthAmerica
• ForJapan
ForcustomersinEurope:
You will nd our current valid Guarantee Policy on
ourWebSite:
www.nec-display-solutions.com

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1. Introduction
□ LVKit(NP-LV01BD)
• LVunit
• Remotecontrol
• AAalkalinebatteries(×2)
• NECProjectorCD-ROM
 User'sManual(PDF)
• ImportantInformation(NP-LV01BD)
• QuickSetupGuide
About the LV kit
• Thisunitcannotbeusedwiththeprojectorunitalone.BesuretouseitincombinationwiththeLVkit(NP-LV01BD).
• HaveyourdistributorinstalltheLVunit.
• DescriptionsandillustrationsaregiveninthismanualwiththeLVunitinstalled.
About the control/indicator panel display label
• Attachthelabeltothecontrol/indicatorpanelbeforeusingtheprojector.
• Haveyourdistributorattachthecontrol/indicatorpaneldisplaylabel.
• Descriptionsandillustrationsaregiveninthismanualwiththelabelaffixed.

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1. Introduction
❷Introduction to the Projector
Thissectionintroducesyoutoyournewprojectoranddescribesthefeaturesandcontrols.
General
• Three-chipsDLPprojectorwithhighresolutionandhighbrightness
Model name Brightness Resolution AspectRatio
PH3501QL 35,000lm/40,000lm(center) 4096×2160(4K) 17:9
PH2601QL 26,000lm/30,000lm(center) 4096×2160(4K) 17:9
• Superiordustpreventionabilities
Theprojectorutilizesacircularcoolingsystemwhencoolingtheopticalcomponents.Itcyclescoldairtoreplace
thewarmairinsidetheinterioroftheairtightcasesoopenairdoesnottouchtheopticalcomponents.Thisprotects
againstthedevicegettingdirtywithdustanddirt,aswellasmaintainsbrightness.
* However,itcannotperfectlyinsulateagainstdust.
• Runningcostreductionbyusingametallter
Withregularcleaning,theltercanberepeatedlyusedwithoutreplacement.
Ontopofreducingrunningcosts,wehaveimplementedthiseco-friendlyfeaturesothereisnoneedtodisposeof
usedlters.
• 4Kelementuserlogoimagescanberegistered
 4Kelementimagescanberegisteredandoutputasbackgroundlogosinreal4Kresolution.
Light source · Brightness
• Employsalonglifelaserlightsource
Theprojectoremploysanewlydevelopedlaserlightsourceofferingexcellentreliabilityandredundancy.Since
thelaserlightsourcehasalonglife(approx.20,000hours),thisdeliverslowcostoperationbyremovingtheneed
formaintenancesuchasreplacingandadjustingthelightmoduleoverextendedperiodsoftime.Furthermore,it
reducestheriskofthelightsourcesuddenlyshuttingoffandleavingablackscreen.
• Brightnesscanbeadjustedwithinawiderange
 Unlikewithordinarylightsources,thebrightnesscanbeadjustedfrom30*to100%in1%increments.
* PH2601QL:40%
• [CONSTANTBRIGHTNESS]mode
 Brightnessnormallydecreaseswithuse,butbyselecting[CONSTANTBRIGHTNESS]mode,sensorsinsidethe
projectordetectandautomaticallyadjusttheoutput,therebymaintainingconstantbrightnessthroughoutthelife
ofthelightmodule.
 However,ifbrightnessoutputissetatthemaximum,brightnesswilldecreasewithuse.
Installation
• Widerangeofoptionallensesselectableaccordingtotheplaceofinstallation
 Thisprojectorsupports7typesofoptionallenses,providingaselectionoflensesadaptedtoavarietyofplaces
ofinstallationandprojectionmethods.Nolensismountedatshippingfromthefactory.Contactyourdistributorfor
purchasingandreplacingtheseoptionallensessoldseparately.
• Tilt-free,portraitprojection
 Thisprojectorcanbesettoanyanglewithinavertical360°range.
 Itcanalsorotatethepicture90°intoportraitorientation,however,itcannotbeinstalledwithrightorleftslantbe-
sides the portrait projection.