NEC UM280X User manual

Portable Projector
UM330X/UM280X/
UM330W/UM280W
User’s Manual
The UM280X and UM280W are not distributed in North America.
Model No.
NP-UM330X, NP-UM280X, NP-UM330W, NP-UM280W

Ver. 1/09/12
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trademarkortrademarkofMicrosoftCorporationintheUnitedStatesand/orothercountries.
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countries and areas.
• Wi-Fi®,Wi-FiAlliance®,andWi-FiProtectedAccess(WPA,WPA2)®areregisteredtrademarksoftheWi-FiAlli-
ance.
• Blu-rayisatrademarkofBlu-rayDiscAssociation
• CRESTRONandROOMVIEWareregisteredtrademarksofCrestronElectronics,Inc.intheUnitedStatesandother
countries.
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oftheirrespectiveholders.
• GPL/LGPLSoftwareLicenses
 TheproductincludessoftwarelicensedunderGNUGeneralPublicLicense(GPL),GNULesserGeneralPublic
License(LGPL),andothers.
 Formoreinformationoneachsoftware,see“readme.pdf”insidethe“aboutGPL&LGPL”folderonthesuppliedCD-
ROM.
NOTES
(1)Thecontentsofthisuser’smanualmaynotbereprintedinpartorwholewithoutpermission.
(2)Thecontentsofthisuser’smanualaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
(3)Greatcarehasbeentakeninthepreparationofthisuser’smanual;however,shouldyounoticeanyquestionable
points,errorsoromissions,pleasecontactus.
(4)Notwithstandingarticle(3),NECwillnotberesponsibleforanyclaimsonlossofprotorothermattersdeemed
toresultfromusingtheProjector.

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Safety Cautions
Precautions
PleasereadthismanualcarefullybeforeusingyourNECprojectorandkeepthemanualhandyforfuturereference.
CAUTION
Toturnoffmainpower,besuretoremovetheplugfrompoweroutlet.
Thepoweroutletsocketshouldbeinstalledasneartotheequipmentaspossible,andshouldbeeasily
accessible.
CAUTION
TOPREVENTSHOCK,DONOTOPENTHECABINET.
THEREAREHIGH-VOLTAGECOMPONENTSINSIDE.
REFERSERVICINGTOQUALIFIEDSERVICEPERSONNEL.
Thissymbolwarnstheuserthatuninsulatedvoltagewithintheunitmaybesufcienttocauseelectrical
shock.Therefore,itisdangeroustomakeanykindofcontactwithanypartinsideoftheunit.
Thissymbolalertstheuserthatimportantinformationconcerningtheoperationandmaintenanceofthis
unithasbeenprovided.
Theinformationshouldbereadcarefullytoavoidproblems.
WARNING:TOPREVENTFIREORSHOCK,DONOTEXPOSETHISUNITTORAINORMOISTURE.
DONOTUSETHISUNIT’SPLUGWITHANEXTENSIONCORDORINANOUTLETUNLESSALLTHEPRONGS
CANBEFULLYINSERTED.
DOC Compliance Notice (for Canada only)
ThisClass Bdigitalapparatusmeetsallrequirementsof the CanadianInterference-CausingEquipmentRegula-
tions.
Machine Noise Information Regulation - 3. GPSGV,
Thehighestsoundpressurelevelislessthan70dB(A)inaccordancewithENISO7779.
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prod-
uctscarryingthemark(left)mustbedisposedofseparatelyfromnormalhouseholdwaste.Thisincludes
projectorsandtheirelectricalaccessoriesorlamps.Whenyoudisposeofsuchproducts,pleasefollowthe
guidanceofyourlocalauthorityand/orasktheshopwhereyoupurchasedtheproduct.
Aftercollectingtheusedproducts,theyarereusedandrecycledinaproperway.Thiseffortwillhelpus
reducethewastesaswellasthenegativeimpactsuchasmercurycontainedinalamptothehumanhealth
andtheenvironmentattheminimumlevel.
ThemarkontheelectricalandelectronicproductsonlyappliestothecurrentEuropeanUnionMember
States.

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WARNING TO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS:
Handlingthecablessuppliedwiththisproductwillexposeyoutolead,achemicalknowntotheStateofCalifornia
tocausebirthdefectsorotherreproductiveharm.WASHHANDSAFTERHANDLING.
RF Interference (for USA only)
WARNING
TheFederalCommunicationsCommissiondoesnotallowanymodicationsorchangestotheunitEXCEPTthose
speciedbyNECDisplaySolutionsofAmerica,Inc.inthismanual.Failuretocomplywiththisgovernmentregu-
lationcouldvoidyourrighttooperatethisequipment.Thisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywith
thelimitsforaClassBdigitaldevice,pursuanttoPart15oftheFCCRules.Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovide
reasonableprotectionagainstharmfulinterferenceinaresidentialinstallation.Thisequipmentgenerates,uses,and
canradiateradiofrequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalledandusedinaccordancewiththeinstructions,maycause
harmfulinterferencetoradiocommunications.However,thereisnoguaranteethatinterferencewillnotoccurina
particularinstallation.
Ifthisequipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferencetoradioortelevisionreception,whichcanbedeterminedby
turningtheequipmentoffandon,theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrecttheinterferencebyoneormoreofthe
followingmeasures:
• Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
• Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.
• Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthattowhichthereceiverisconnected.
• Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.
ForUKonly:InUK,aBSapprovedpowercordwithmouldedplughasaBlack(veAmps)fuseinstalledforusewith
thisequipment.Ifapowercordisnotsuppliedwiththisequipmentpleasecontactyoursupplier.
Important Safeguards
Thesesafetyinstructionsaretoensurethelonglifeofyourprojectorandtopreventreandshock.Pleasereadthem
carefullyandheedallwarnings.
Installation
• Donotplacetheprojectorinthefollowingconditions:
- on an unstable cart, stand, or table.
- nearwater,baths,ordamprooms.
- indirectsunlight,nearheaters,orheatradiatingappliances.
- inadusty,smokyorsteamyenvironment.
- onasheetofpaperorcloth,rugsorcarpets.
• Ifyouwishtohavetheprojectorinstalledontheceiling:
- Donotattempttoinstalltheprojectoryourself.
- Theprojectormustbeinstalledbyqualiedtechniciansinordertoensureproperoperationandreducetherisk
ofbodilyinjury.
- Inaddition,theceilingmustbestrongenoughtosupporttheprojectorandtheinstallationmustbeinaccordance
withanylocalbuildingcodes.
- Pleaseconsultyourdealerformoreinformation.

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WARNING
• Donotplaceanyobjects,whichareeasilyaffectedbyheat,infrontoftheprojectionwindow.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˚
−10˚
Fire and Shock Precautions
• Ensurethatthereissufcientventilationandthatventsareunobstructedtopreventthebuild-upofheatinsideyour
projector.Allowatleast4inches(10cm)ofspacebetweenyourprojectorandawall.
• Donottrytotouchtheexhaustventasitcanbecomeheatedwhiletheprojectoristurnedonandimmediatelyafter
theprojectoristurnedoff.Partsoftheprojectormaybecometemporarilyheatediftheprojectoristurnedoffwith
thePOWERbuttonoriftheACpowersupplyisdisconnectedduringnormalprojectoroperation.
 Usecautionwhenpickinguptheprojector.
• Preventforeignobjectssuchaspaperclipsandbitsofpaperfromfallingintoyourprojector.Donotattempttoretrieve
anyobjectsthatmightfallintoyourprojector.Donotinsertanymetalobjectssuchasawireorscrewdriverintoyour
projector.Ifsomethingshouldfallintoyourprojector,disconnectitimmediatelyandhavetheobjectremovedbya
qualiedservicepersonnel.
• Donotplaceanyobjectsontopoftheprojector.
• Donottouchthepowerplugduringathunderstorm.Doingsocancauseelectricalshockorre.
• Theprojectorisdesignedtooperateonapowersupplyof100-240VAC50/60Hz.Ensurethatyourpowersupply
tsthisrequirementbeforeattemptingtouseyourprojector.
• Donotlookintotheprojectionwindow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
projectionwindowisextensive,thereforeanykindofabnormalobjectsthatcanredirectlightcomingoutofthe
projectionwindow,cancauseunpredictableoutcomesuchasreorinjurytotheeyes.
• Donotplaceanyobjects,whichareeasilyaffectedbyheat,infrontofaprojectorexhaustvent.
 Doingsocouldleadtotheobjectmeltingorgettingyourhandsburnedfromtheheatthatisemittedfromtheex-
haust.
• Donotsplashwaterovertheprojector.Doingsocancauseelectricalshockorre.Iftheprojectorgetswet,turnoff
theprojector,unplugthepowercordandhavetheprojectorservicedbyaqualiedservicepersonnel.
• Handlethepowercordcarefully.Adamagedorfrayedpowercordcancauseelectricshockorre.
- Donotuseanypowercordotherthantheonesuppliedwiththeprojector.

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- Donotbendortugthepowercordexcessively.
- Donotplacethepowercordundertheprojector,oranyheavyobject.
- Donotcoverthepowercordwithothersoftmaterialssuchasrugs.
- Donotheatthepowercord.
- Donothandlethepowerplugwithwethands.
• Turnofftheprojector,unplugthepowercordandhavetheprojectorservicedbyaqualiedservicepersonnelunder
thefollowingconditions:
- Whenthepowercordorplugisdamagedorfrayed.
- Ifliquidhasbeenspilledintotheprojector,orifithasbeenexposedtorainorwater.
- Iftheprojectordoesnotoperatenormallywhenyoufollowtheinstructionsdescribedinthisuser’smanual.
- Iftheprojectorhasbeendroppedorthecabinethasbeendamaged.
- Iftheprojectorexhibitsadistinctchangeinperformance,indicatinganeedforservice.
• Disconnectthepowercordandanyothercablesbeforecarryingtheprojector.
• Turnofftheprojectorandunplugthepowercordbeforecleaningthecabinetorreplacingthelamp.
• Turnofftheprojectorandunplugthepowercordiftheprojectorisnottobeusedforanextendedperiodoftime.
• WhenusingaLANcable(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
• Besuretotightenthescrewsafterattachingthecablecover.Failuretodosomaycausethecablecovertocome
offandfall,resultingininjuryordamagetothecablecover.
• Donotputbundledcablesinthecablecover.Doingsomaydamagethepowercord,resultinginare.
• Donotholdthecablecoverwhilemovingtheprojectorordonotapplyexcessiveforcetothecablecover.Doing
somaydamagethecablecover,resultingininjury.
• Donotusethefeetforpurposesotherthanoriginallyintended.Misusessuchasgrippingthetilt-footorhanging
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turnofftheACpowerfor60secondsafterthelampisturnedonandwhilethePOWERindicatorisblink-
ingblue.Doingsocouldcauseprematurelampfailure.
Remote Control Precautions
• Handletheremotecontrolcarefully.
• Iftheremotecontrolgetswet,wipeitdryimmediately.
• Avoidexcessiveheatandhumidity.
• Donotshort,heat,ortakeapartbatteries.
• Donotthrowbatteriesintore.
• Ifyouwillnotbeusingtheremotecontrolforalongtime,removethebatteries.
• Ensurethatyouhavethebatteries’polarity(+/−)alignedcorrectly.
• Donotusenewandoldbatteriestogether,orusedifferenttypesofbatteriestogether.
• Disposeofusedbatteriesaccordingtoyourlocalregulations.

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Important Information
Note for US Residents
Thelampinthisproductcontainsmercury.PleasedisposeaccordingtoLocal,StateorFederalLaws.
Lamp Replacement
• Usethespeciedlampforsafetyandperformance.
• Toreplacethelamp,followallinstructionsprovidedonpage120.
• Besuretoreplacethelampandlterwhenthemessage[THE LAMP HAS REACHED THE END OF ITS USABLE
LIFE. PLEASE REPLACE THE LAMP AND FILTER.]appears.Ifyoucontinuetousethelampafterthelamphas
reachedtheendofitsusablelife,thelampbulbmayshatter,andpiecesofglassmaybescatteredinthelampcase.
Donottouchthemasthepiecesofglassmaycauseinjury.
 Ifthishappens,contactyourdealerforlampreplacement.
A Lamp Characteristic
Theprojectorhasahigh-pressuremercurylampasalightsource.
Alamphasacharacteristicthatitsbrightnessgraduallydecreaseswithage.Alsorepeatedlyturningthelampon
andoffwillincreasethepossibilityofitslowerbrightness.
Theactuallamplifemayvarydependingupontheindividuallamp,theenvironmentalconditionsandusage.
CAUTION:
• DONOTTOUCHTHELAMPimmediatelyafterithasbeenused.Itwillbeextremelyhot.Turntheprojectoroff
andthendisconnectthepowercord.Allowatleastonehourforthelamptocoolbeforehandling.
• Whenremovingthelampfromaceiling-mountedprojector,makesurethatnooneisundertheprojector.Glass
fragmentscouldfallifthelamphasbeenburnedout.
About High Altitude mode
• Set[FANMODE]to[HIGHALTITUDE]whenusingtheprojectorataltitudesapproximately5500feet/1700meters
orhigher.
 Usingtheprojectorataltitudesapproximately5500feet/1700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/1700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/1700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.
Turkish RoHS information relevant for Turkish market
EEE Yonetmeliğine Uygundur.
Thisdeviceisnotintendedforuseinthedirecteldofviewatvisualdisplayworkplaces.Toavoidincommodingreec-
tionsatvisualdisplayworkplacesthisdevicemustnotbeplacedinthedirecteldofview.

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Table of Contents
Important Information............................................................................................i
1. Introduction.......................................................................................................... 1
1What’sintheBox?......................................................................................................... 1
IntroductiontotheProjector .......................................................................................... 2
Featuresyou’llenjoy: ............................................................................................... 2
Aboutthisuser’smanual.......................................................................................... 3
PartNamesoftheProjector .......................................................................................... 4
TopandScreenSideofProjector ............................................................................ 4
TerminalPanelSideofProjector.............................................................................. 4
RemovingandAttachingtheCableCover ............................................................... 5
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
OperatingEnvironmentforSoftwareIncludedonCD-ROM ........................................ 11
OperatingEnvironment.......................................................................................... 12
2. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) .............................................. 14
1FlowofProjectinganImage........................................................................................ 14
ConnectingYourComputer/ConnectingthePowerCord............................................. 15
TurningontheProjector .............................................................................................. 16
NoteonStartupscreen(MenuLanguageSelectscreen)...................................... 17
SelectingaSource ...................................................................................................... 18
Selectingthecomputerorvideosource................................................................. 18
AdjustingthePictureSizeandPosition....................................................................... 19
Adjustinghorizontal/verticalposition...................................................................... 20
Adjustingthefocus(Focusring) ............................................................................ 20
Adjustingthetilt(Tiltfoot) ...................................................................................... 21
Finelyadjustingtheverticaltilt............................................................................... 21
Adjustingthesize[DigitalZoom]............................................................................ 22
CorrectingKeystoneDistortionManually .................................................................... 23
Adjustingwithbuttonsonthecabinet .................................................................... 23
Adjustingwiththeremotecontrol........................................................................... 24
OptimizingComputerSignalAutomatically ................................................................. 25
AdjustingtheImageUsingAutoAdjust.................................................................. 25
TurningUporDownVolume ........................................................................................ 25
TurningofftheProjector .............................................................................................. 26
WhenMovingtheProjector ......................................................................................... 27
3. Convenient Features..................................................................................... 28
1TurningofftheImageandSound ................................................................................ 28
FreezingaPicture ....................................................................................................... 28
EnlargingaPicture ...................................................................................................... 28
ChangingEcoMode/CheckingEnergy-SavingEffect ................................................ 29

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UsingEcoMode[ECOMODE].............................................................................. 29
CheckingEnergy-SavingEffect[CARBONMETER] ............................................. 30
PreventingtheUnauthorizedUseoftheProjector[SECURITY] ................................. 31
UsingtheComputerCable(VGA)toOperatetheProjector(VirtualRemoteTool) ..... 34
OperatingYourComputer’sMouseFunctionsfromtheProjector’sRemoteControl
viatheUSBCable(RemoteMouseFunction)....................................................... 40
ProjectingYourComputer’sScreenImagefromtheProjectorviatheUSBCable
(USBDisplay) ........................................................................................................ 41
ControllingtheProjectorbyUsinganHTTPBrowser ................................................. 43
ControllingtheProjectoroveraLAN(PCControlUtilityPro4/Pro5) ......................... 50
ProjectingYourComputer’sScreenImagefromtheProjectoroveraLAN(Image
ExpressUtilityLite) ................................................................................................ 54
StartingImageExpressUtilityLitefromaUSBMemoryorSDCard .................... 57
ProjectinganImagefromanAngle(GeometricCorrectionToolinImageExpress
UtilityLite) .............................................................................................................. 59
WhatyoucandowithGCT.................................................................................... 59
ProjectinganImagefromanAngle(GCT)............................................................. 59
ConnectingYourMicrophone....................................................................................... 61
4. Using the Viewer ............................................................................................. 62
❶WhatyoucandowiththeViewer................................................................................. 62
❷ProjectingimagesstoredinaUSBmemorydevice .................................................... 64
ConvertingPowerPointlestoSlides(ViewerPPTConverter3.0)............................. 70
5. Using On-Screen Menu................................................................................ 73
1UsingtheMenus.......................................................................................................... 73
MenuElements............................................................................................................ 74
ListofMenuItems ....................................................................................................... 75
MenuDescriptions&Functions[SOURCE] ................................................................ 78
COMPUTER .......................................................................................................... 78
HDMI1and2.......................................................................................................... 78
VIDEO.................................................................................................................... 78
S-VIDEO ................................................................................................................ 78
VIEWER................................................................................................................. 78
NETWORK............................................................................................................. 78
USBDISPLAY........................................................................................................ 78
MenuDescriptions&Functions[ADJUST].................................................................. 79
[PICTURE] ............................................................................................................. 79
[IMAGEOPTIONS] ................................................................................................ 82
MenuDescriptions&Functions[SETUP].................................................................... 86
[GENERAL]............................................................................................................ 86
[MENU] .................................................................................................................. 88
[INSTALLATION] .................................................................................................... 90
[OPTIONS(1)] ........................................................................................................ 92
[OPTIONS(2)] ........................................................................................................ 94
SettinguptheProjectorforaWiredLANConnection[WIREDLAN]..................... 96
SettinguptheProjectorforaWirelessLANConnection(withtheoptionalUSB
WirelessLANUnitequipped)[WIRLESSLAN]...................................................... 97

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MenuDescriptions&Functions[INFO.] ...................................................................... 99
[USAGETIME] ....................................................................................................... 99
[SOURCE]............................................................................................................ 100
[WIREDLAN]....................................................................................................... 100
[WIRELESSLAN] ................................................................................................ 100
[VERSION]........................................................................................................... 101
[OTHERS] ............................................................................................................ 101
MenuDescriptions&Functions[RESET].................................................................. 102
ReturningtoFactoryDefault[RESET]................................................................. 102
6. Installation and Connections ................................................................. 103
1SettingUptheScreenandtheProjector................................................................... 103
MakingConnections.................................................................................................. 106
ConnectingYourComputer .................................................................................. 106
ConnectinganExternalMonitor .......................................................................... 108
ConnectingYourDVDPlayerorOtherAVEquipment.......................................... 109
ConnectingComponentInput .............................................................................. 110
ConnectingHDMIInput........................................................................................ 111
ConnectingtoaWiredLAN ................................................................................. 112
ConnectingtoaWirelessLAN(Optional:NP02LMseries).................................. 113
7. Maintenance .................................................................................................... 116
1CleaningtheFilters.................................................................................................... 116
CleaningtheProjectionWindow................................................................................ 119
CleaningtheCabinet................................................................................................. 119
ReplacingtheLampandtheFilters........................................................................... 120
8. Appendix............................................................................................................. 126
1Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................... 126
IndicatorMessages.............................................................................................. 126
CommonProblems&Solutions........................................................................... 127
Ifthereisnopicture,orthepictureisnotdisplayedcorrectly............................... 128
Specications ............................................................................................................ 129
CabinetDimensions .................................................................................................. 131
PinAssignmentsofD-SubCOMPUTERInputConnector ........................................ 132
CompatibleInputSignalList...................................................................................... 133
PCControlCodesandCableConnection................................................................. 134
TroubleshootingCheckList........................................................................................ 135
TCOCertication....................................................................................................... 137
REGISTERYOURPROJECTOR!(forresidentsintheUnitedStates,Canada,and
Mexico) ................................................................................................................ 138

1
Projector
Cable cover (24F48981)
(attached to the projector at the time of
shipment →page 5)
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 cord
(US: 7N080240)
(EU: 7N080027)
Computer cable (VGA)
(7N520073/7N520052)
NEC Projector CD-ROM
User’s manual (PDF) and the utility
software
(7N951861)
For North America only
Limited warranty
For customers in Europe:
You will find our current valid
Guarantee Policy on our Web
Site:
www.nec-display-solutions.com
• ImportantInfomation(ForNorth
America: 7N8N3231) (For Other
countries than North America:
7N8N3231 and 7N8N3241)
• QuickSetupGuide(7N8N3251)/
(7N8N3261)
Remote control
(7N900924)
Batteries (AAA × 2)
Unlessotherwisedescribed in theuser’s manual, the drawingsfortheprojectorcabinet showexamplesofthe
UM330X.

2
1. Introduction
Introduction to the Projector
Thissectionintroducesyoutoyournewprojectoranddescribesthefeaturesandcontrols.
Features you’ll enjoy:
• Ultrashortthrowdistances
 Ultrashortfocallensesprovideforalargerimageusingashorterthrowdistancewhencomparedtoatypical
projectorlens.
 UM330X/UM280X:Max116.6"(UM330W/UM280W:Max110"),throwdistance:51cm/20inches
 (Thethrowdistancereferstothedistancebetweenthescreenandthescreensideoftheprojector)
• Quickstart(3seconds*1),QuickPowerOff,DirectPowerOff
3 seconds*1afterturningonthepower,theprojectorisreadytodisplayPCorvideoimages.
 Theprojectorcanbeputawayimmediatelyaftertheprojectorispowereddown.Nocooldownperiodisrequired
aftertheprojectoristurnedofffromtheremotecontrolorcabinetcontrolpanel.
 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.
*1 Thequickstarttimeisonlywhen[STANDBYMODE]issetto[NORMAL]intheon-screenmessage.
• 0.2W(100-130VAC)/0.4W(200-240VAC)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0.2W(100-130VAC)/0.4W(200-240V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[AUTOECO],[NORMAL],or[ECO].
 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.
• Lamplifeupto8000hours*2
 UsinginEcoMode(ECO)allowsyoutoprolongtheprojector’slamplifeupto8000hours(upto4000hoursin
ECOMODEOFF).
*2 UM330X/UM330W:6000hours(upto3000hoursinECOMODEOFF)
• TwoHDMIinputssupportsdigitalsignals
 ThetwoHDMIinputsprovideHDCPcompatibledigitalsignals.TheHDMIinputalsosupportsaudiosignal.
• 16Wbuilt-inspeakerforanintegratedaudiosolution
 Powerful16wattmonauralspeakerprovidesvolumeneedforlargerooms.
• MICInputprovided
 AMICinputjackforacommerciallyavailabledynamicmicrophoneisusefulforyourpresentationinaconference
room or lecture in a classroom.
• Theoptionalinteractivewhiteboardkitandtheprojectorcanbeusedtoconvertyourwhiteboardintoa
virtualtouchscreen.
 Aninteractivewhiteboardkit(NP02Wi)isavailableasanoption.
• Thesuppliedremotecontrol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.

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• USBDisplay
 UsingacommerciallyavailableUSBcable(compatiblewithUSB2.0specications)toconnectthecomputerwith
theprojectorallowsyoutosendyourcomputerscreenimagetotheprojectorwithouttheneedofatraditional
computercable(VGA).
• IntegratedRJ-45connectorforwirednetworkingcapabilityalongwithwirelessnetworkingcapabilities
 AnRJ-45connectorisstandard.AnoptionalUSBWirelessLANUnitisrequiredforwirelessLANconnection.
• Softwareprograms(UserSupportware)containedinthesuppliedCD-ROM
 ThesuppliedNECProjectorincludesfourprograms:VirtualRemoteTool,ImageExpressUtilityLite(forWindows/
MacOS),PCControlUtilityPro4(forWindows)/5(forMacOS),andViewerPPTConverter3.0.
 ImageExpressUtilityLite(forWindows)canbestartedfromacommerciallyavailableUSBmemoryorSDcard
withouttheneedofinstallingonyourcomputer.
• AUTOPOWERONandAUTOPOWEROFFfeatures
 TheDIRECTPOWERON,AUTOPOWERON(COMP.),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.
• HighresolutionuptoWUXGA*3
 Highresolutiondisplay-uptoWUXGAcompatible,XGA(UM330X/UM280X)/WXGA(UM330W/UM280W)native
resolution.
*3 WhenWXGAMODEissettoON.
• CRESTRONROOMVIEWcompatibility
 TheprojectorsupportsCRESTRONROOMVIEW,allowingmultipledevicesconnectedinthenetworktobeman-
agedandcontrolledfromacomputerorcontroller.
About this user’s manual
Thefastestwaytogetstartedistotakeyourtimeanddoeverythingrightthersttime.Takeafewminutesnowto
reviewtheuser’smanual.Thismaysaveyoutimelateron.Atthebeginningofeachsectionofthemanualyou’llnd
anoverview.Ifthesectiondoesn’tapply,youcanskipit.

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1. Introduction
Part Names of the Projector
Top and Screen Side of Projector
Controls
(→page 7)
FilterCover/IntakeVent/Filter
(→page 116, 123)
Spacer (Left/Right)
To fine-adjust the height of the rear
foot, remove the spacer and rotate
the rear foot to the desired height.
(→page 21)
Projection Window
Focus Ring
(→page 20)
Tilt Foot
(→page 21)
Built-in Security Slot ( )*
Lamp Cover
(→page 121)
Security chain opening
Attach an anti-theft device.
The security chain opening accepts
security wires or chains up to 0.18
inch/4.6 mm in diameter.
* ThissecurityslotsupportstheMicroSaver®SecuritySystem.
MonauralSpeaker(16W)
Terminal Panel (→page 8)
ACInput
Connect the supplied power cord’s
three-pin plug here, and plug the
other end into an active wall outlet.
(→page 15)
Remote Sensor
(→page 10)
Screw Hole for Cable Cover (Left/
Right)
(→page 5)
Terminal Panel Side of Projector
IntakeVent/Filter
(→page 116, 123)
Exhaust Vent

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1. Introduction
Removing and Attaching the Cable Cover
Afternishingconnections,attachthesuppliedcablecovertoproperlyhidethecables.
CAUTION:
• Besuretotightenthescrewsafterattachingthecablecover.Failuretodosomaycausethecablecovertocome
offandfall,resultingininjuryordamagetothecablecover.
• Donotputbundledcablesinthecablecover.Doingsomaydamagethepowercord,resultinginare.
• Donotholdthecablecoverwhilemovingtheprojectorordonotapplyexcessiveforcetothecablecover.Doingso
maydamagethecablecover,resultingininjury.
Removingthecablecover
Toolneeded:
• Phillipsscrewdriver(plus-head)about9cm/4inchesinlength
9 cm/4 inches
1. Loosen the cable cover screws until the Phillips screw-
driver goes into a freewheeling condition
2. Remove the cable cover.
1Push up the cable cover slightly and rotate it to release.
Pull the cable cover while pushing and holding the arrow
part
 Ifyoundittohardtoreleasethecablecover,tryholdingit
slightly up.
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Attachingthecablecover
1. Align four tabs of the cable cover with grooves of the pro-
jector and push the cable cover until you click it.
NOTE:
• Becarefulnottogetcablescaughtinbetweenthecablecoverandthe
projector.
2. Tighten the cable cover screws.
• Besuretotightenthescrews.

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1. Introduction
Top Features
1, 2
7
48
9
11
5
6
10
3
1. (POWER)Button(→page16, 26)
2. POWER Indicator (→page15, 16, 26, 126)
3. STATUSIndicator(→page126)
4. LAMPIndicator(→page120, 126)
5. ECOButton(→page29)
6. SOURCEButton(→page18)
7. AUTOADJ.Button(→page25)
8. MENUButton(→page73)
9. /Volume Buttons /KeystoneButtons
 (→page23, 25)
10.ENTERButton(→page73)
11.EXITButton(→page73)

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1. Introduction
Terminal Panel Features
1. COMPUTERIN/ComponentInputConnector
(MiniD-Sub15Pin)(→page106, 110)
2. COMPUTERAUDIOINMiniJack(StereoMini)
(→page106, 110)
3. HDMI1INConnector(TypeA)
(→page106, 111)
4. HDMI2INConnector(TypeA)
(→page106, 111)
5. USB(PC)Port(TypeB)
(→page40, 41, 106)
6. MONITOROUT(COMPUTER)Connector(MiniD-
Sub15Pin)(→page108)
7. AUDIO OUT Mini Jack (Stereo Mini)(→ page
108)
8. S-VIDEOINConnector(MiniDIN4Pin)
(→page109)
9. VIDEOINConnector(RCA)(→page109)
10.VIDEO/S-VIDEOAUDIOINL/MONO,R(RCA)
(→page109)
11.LANPort(RJ-45)(→page112)
12.USBPort(TypeA)(→page64)
13.USB(WLAN)Port
 (ForoptionalUSBWirelessLANUnit)
(→page113)
14.PCCONTROL[PCCONTROL]Port(D-Sub9Pin)
(→page134)
 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134.
15.MICInputJack(MonauralMini)
(→page61)
1
2
35
7
86 10
14
9 15
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Part Names of the Remote Control
3
7
5
6
1
2
10
15
16
14
17
9
4
8
13
29
30
31
19
20
25
27
28
24
18
23
22
21
26
32
12
11
1. Infrared Transmitter
(→page10)
2. POWERONButton
(→page16)
3. POWEROFFButton
(→page26)
4,5,6.COMPUTER1/2/3Button
(→page18)
 (COMPUTER2/3buttonisnotavailable.)
7. AUTOADJ.Button
(→page25)
8. VIDEOButton
(→page18)
9. S-VIDEOButton
(→page18)
10.HDMIButton(→page18)
11.VIEWERButton(→page18, 62)
12.NETWORKButton(→page18)
13.USBDISPLAYButton(→page18)
14.IDSETButton
(→page91)
15.NumericKeypadButton/CLEARButton
(→page91)
16.FREEZEButton
(→page28)
17.AV-MUTEButton
(→page28)
18.MENUButton
(→page73)
19.EXITButton(→page73)
20.Button(→page73)
21.ENTERButton(→page73)
22.D-ZOOM(+)(–)Button
(→page28)
23.MOUSEL-CLICKButton*
(→page40)
24.MOUSER-CLICKButton*
(→page40)
25.PAGE/Button
(→page40)
26.ECOButton(→page29)
27.KEYSTONEButton
(→page24)
28.PICTUREButton
(→page79, 81)
29.VOL.(+)(–)Button
(→page25)
30.ASPECTButton
(→page84)
31.FOCUS/ZOOMButton
 TheZOOMbuttonwilldisplaytheDIGITALZOOMbar.
(→page22, 86)TheFOCUSbuttondoesnotwork
onthisseriesofprojectors.
32.HELPButton
(→page99)
* TheMOUSEL-CLICKandMOUSER-CLICKbuttonsworkonlywhenaUSBcableisconnectedwithyourcom-
puter.

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Remote Control Precautions
• Handletheremotecontrolcarefully.
• Iftheremotecontrolgetswet,wipeitdryimmediately.
• Avoidexcessiveheatandhumidity.
• Donotshort,heat,ortakeapartbatteries.
• Donotthrowbatteriesintore.
• Ifyouwillnotbeusingtheremotecontrolforalongtime,removethebatteries.
• Ensurethatyouhavethebatteries’polarity(+/−)alignedcorrectly.
• Donotusenewandoldbatteriestogether,orusedifferenttypesofbatteriestogether.
• Disposeofusedbatteriesaccordingtoyourlocalregulations.
Operating Range for Wireless Remote Control
30°
30°
30°
30°
60°
22 feet/7 m
19.7 feet/6 m
Remote sensor on projector cabinet
Remote sensor on projector cabinet
Remote control
Remote control
• 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.
1Pressrmlyandslidethebattery
coveroff. 2Installnewbatteries(AAA).Ensure thatyouhavethebatteries’polarity
(+/−)alignedcorrectly.
Battery Installation
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.
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