NEC V230 User manual

Portable Projector
V300X/V260X/V230X/
V260/V230
User’s Manual
The V230X and V230 are not distributed in North America.
Model No.:
NP-V300X, NP-V260X, NP-V230X,
NP-V260, NP-V230

2nd edition, January 2011
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toresultfromusingtheProjector.

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Important Information
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 sufficient 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 UNLESSALL THE PRONGS
CAN BE FULLY INSERTED.
DOC Compliance Notice (for Canada only)
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Machine Noise Information Regulation - 3. GPSGV,
The highest sound pressure level is less than 70 dB (A) in accordance with EN ISO 7779.
Disposing of your used product
WARNING TO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS:
Handling the cables supplied with this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California
to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
EU-wide legislation as implemented in each Member State requires that used electrical and electronic
products carrying the mark (left) must be disposed of separately from normal household waste. This in-
cludes projectors and their electrical accessories or lamps. When you dispose of such products, please
follow the guidance of your local authority and/or ask the shop where you purchased the product.
After collecting the used products, they are reused and recycled in a proper way. This effort will help us
reduce the wastes as well as the negative impact such as mercury contained in a lamp to the human
health and the environment at the minimum level.
The mark on the electrical and electronic products only applies to the current European Union Member
States.

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Important Information
RF Interference (for USA only)
WARNING
The Federal Communications Commission does not allow any modifications or changes to the unit EXCEPT those
specified 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 (five 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 fire 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 qualified technicians in order to ensure proper operation and reduce the risk
of bodily injury.
- In addition, the ceiling must be strong enough to support the projector and the installation must be in accordance
with any local building codes.
- Please consult your dealer for more information.
WARNING
•Donotcoverthelenswiththelenscaporequivalentwhiletheprojectorison.Doingsocanleadtomeltingof
the cap due to the heat emitted from the light output.
•Donotplaceanyobjects,whichareeasilyaffectedbyheat,infrontoftheprojectorlens.Doingsocouldlead
to the object melting from the heat that is emitted from the light output.

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Fire and Shock Precautions
• Ensurethatthereissufcientventilationandthatventsareunobstructedtopreventthebuild-upofheatinside
your projector. Allow at least 4 inches (10cm) of space between your projector and a wall.
• Donottrytotouchtheventilationoutletonthefrontsideasitcanbecomeheatedwhiletheprojectoristurnedon
and immediately after the projector is turned off.
• Preventforeignobjectssuchaspaperclipsandbitsofpaperfromfallingintoyourprojector.Donotattempttoretrieve
any objects that might fall into your projector. Do not insert any metal objects such as a wire or screwdriver into
your projector. If something should fall into your projector, disconnect it immediately and have the object removed
by a qualified 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
fits this requirement before attempting to use your projector.
• Donotlookintothelenswhiletheprojectorison.Seriousdamagetoyoureyescouldresult.
• Keepanyitemssuchasmagnifyingglassoutofthelightpathoftheprojector.Thelightbeingprojectedfromthe
lens is extensive, therefore any kind of abnormal objects that can redirect light coming out of the lens, can cause
unpredictable outcome such as fire or injury to the eyes.
• Donotplaceanyobjects,whichareeasilyaffectedbyheat,infrontofaprojectorexhaustvent.
Doing so could lead to the object melting or getting your hands burned from the heat that is emitted from the
exhaust.
• Handlethepowercordcarefully.Adamagedorfrayedpowercordcancauseelectricshockorre.
- Do not use any power cords than the supplied one.
- Do not bend or tug the power cord excessively.
- Do not place the power cord under the projector, or any heavy object.
- Do not cover the power cord with other soft materials such as rugs.
- Do not heat the power cord.
- Do not handle the power plug with wet hands.
• Turnofftheprojector,unplugthepowercordandhavetheprojectorservicedbyaqualiedservicepersonnel
under the following conditions:
- When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
- If liquid has been spilled into the projector, or if it has been exposed to rain or water.
10˚
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.

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- If the projector does not operate normally when you follow the instructions described in this user's manual.
- If the projector has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
- If the projector exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.
• Disconnectthepowercordandanyothercablesbeforecarryingtheprojector.
• Turnofftheprojectorandunplugthepowercordbeforecleaningthecabinet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(V300X/V260Xonly):
For safety, do not connect to the connector for peripheral device wiring that might have excessive voltage.
CAUTION
• Donotusethetilt-footforpurposesotherthanoriginallyintended.Misusessuchasusingthetiltfoottocarryor
hang (from the wall or ceiling) the projector can cause damage to the projector.
• Donotsendtheprojectorinthesoftcasebyparceldeliveryserviceorcargoshipment.Theprojectorinsidethe
soft case could be damaged.
• Select[HIGH]inFanmodeifyoucontinuetousetheprojectorforconsecutivedays.(Fromthemenu,select
[SETUP]→[OPTIONS(1)]→[FANMODE]→[HIGH].)
• DonotturnofftheACpowerfor60secondsafterthelampisturnedonandwhilethePOWERindicatorisblink-
ing green.
Doing so could cause premature lamp failure.
• PartsoftheprojectormaybecometemporarilyheatediftheprojectoristurnedoffwiththePOWERbuttonorif
the AC power supply is disconnected during normal projector operation.
Use caution when picking up the projector.
Remote Control Precautions
• Handletheremotecontrolcarefully.
• Iftheremotecontrolgetswet,wipeitdryimmediately.
• Avoidexcessiveheatandhumidity.
• Donotheat,takeapart,orthrowbatteriesintore.
• Ifyouwillnotbeusingtheremotecontrolforalongtime,removethebatteries.
• Ensurethatyouhavethebatteries'polarity(+/–)alignedcorrectly.
• Donotusenewandoldbatteriestogether,orusedifferenttypesofbatteriestogether.
• Disposeofusedbatteriesaccordingtoyourlocalregulations.
Lamp Replacement
• Usethespeciedlampforsafetyandperformance.
• Toreplacethelamp,followallinstructionsprovidedonpage80.
• Besuretoreplacethelampwhenthemessage[THE LAMP HAS REACHED THE END OF ITS USABLE LIFE.
PLEASE REPLACE THE LAMP. USE THE SPECIFIED LAMP FOR SAFETY AND PERFORMANCE] appears. If
you continue to use the lamp after the lamp has reached the end of its usable life, the lamp bulb may shatter, and
pieces of glass may be scattered in the lamp case. Do not touch them as the pieces of glass may cause injury.
If this happens, contact your dealer for lamp replacement.
A Lamp Characteristic
The projector has a high-pressure mercury lamp as a light source.
A lamp has a characteristic that its brightness gradually decreases with age. Also repeatedly turning the lamp on
and off will increase the possibility of its lower brightness.

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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.
Note for US Residents
The lamp in this product contains mercury. Please dispose according to Local, State or Fed-
eral Laws.
Health precautions to users viewing 3D images
Before viewing, be sure to read health care precautions that may be found in the user’s manual included with
your LCD shutter eyeglasses or your 3D compatible content such as DVDs, video games, computer's video
files and the like.
To avoid any adverse symptoms, heed the following:
- Do not use LCD shutter eyeglasses for viewing any material other than 3D images.
- Allow a distance of 2 m/7 feet or greater between the screen and a user. Viewing 3D images from too close
a distance can strain your eyes.
- Avoid viewing 3D images for a prolonged period of time. Take a break of 15 minutes or longer after every
hour of viewing.
- If you or any member of your family has a history of light-sensitive seizures, consult a doctor before viewing
3D images.
- While viewing 3D images, if you get sick such as nausea, dizziness, queasiness, headache, eyestrain, blurry
vision, convulsions, and numbness, stop viewing them. If symptoms still persist, consult a doctor.
- View 3D images from the front of the screen. Viewing from an angle may cause fatigue or eyestrain.
About High Altitude mode
• Ifyouusetheprojectorataltitudesapproximately5500feet/1700meters(3000feet/900metersonV300X)or
higher,youarerecommendedtoset[FANMODE]to[HIGHALTITUDE].Failuretodosomaycausetheprojector
to overheat , resulting in malfunction. (→page 69)
• Usingtheprojectorathighaltitudesorinlowairpressurecanshortenthelifeofcomponents.
About Copyright of original projected pictures:
Please note that using this projector for the purpose of commercial gain or the attraction of public attention in a venue
such as a coffee shop or hotel and employing compression or expansion of the screen image with the following 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.
This device is not intended for use in the direct field of view at visual display workplaces. To avoid incommoding reflec-
tions at visual display workplaces this device must not be placed in the direct field of view.

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Table of Contents
Important Information............................................................................................i
1. Introduction.......................................................................................................... 1
1What’s in the Box?......................................................................................................... 1
Introduction to the Projector .......................................................................................... 2
Congratulations on Your Purchase of the Projector................................................. 2
Features you'll enjoy:............................................................................................... 2
About this user's manual.......................................................................................... 3
Part Names of the Projector .......................................................................................... 4
Front/Top.................................................................................................................. 4
Rear ......................................................................................................................... 4
Top Features............................................................................................................ 5
Terminal Panel Features.......................................................................................... 6
Part Names of the Remote Control ............................................................................... 7
Battery Installation ................................................................................................... 8
Remote Control Precautions.................................................................................... 8
Operating Range for Wireless Remote Control ....................................................... 8
2. Installation and Connections ..................................................................... 9
Setting Up the Screen and the Projector....................................................................... 9
Selecting a Location................................................................................................. 9
ThrowDistanceandScreenSize........................................................................... 10
Making Connections.................................................................................................... 12
Connecting Your PC or Macintosh Computer ........................................................ 12
Connecting an External Monitor............................................................................. 13
Connecting Your DVD Player with Component Output.......................................... 14
Connecting Your VCR............................................................................................ 15
ConnectingHDMIInput(V300X/V260Xonly)........................................................ 16
ConnectingtoaNetwork(V300X/V260Xonly)...................................................... 17
Connecting the Supplied Power Cord.................................................................... 18
3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) .............................................. 19
1Turning on the Projector .............................................................................................. 19
Note on Startup screen (Menu Language Select screen)...................................... 20
Selecting a Source ...................................................................................................... 21
Selecting the computer or video source................................................................. 21
AdjustingthePictureSizeandPosition....................................................................... 22
Adjust the Tilt Foot ................................................................................................. 23
Zoom...................................................................................................................... 24
Focus ..................................................................................................................... 24
Correcting Keystone Distortion.................................................................................... 25
Correcting Keystone Distortion .............................................................................. 25
Adjusting with buttons on the cabinet .................................................................... 25
Adjusting with the remote control........................................................................... 26
OptimizingComputerSignalAutomatically.................................................................. 27
Adjusting the Image Using Auto Adjust.................................................................. 27

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Turning Up or Down Volume........................................................................................ 27
7Turning off the Projector .............................................................................................. 28
After Use...................................................................................................................... 29
4. Convenient Features..................................................................................... 30
1Turning off the Image and Sound ................................................................................ 30
FreezingaPicture ....................................................................................................... 30
Enlarging a Picture ...................................................................................................... 30
Changing Eco Mode.................................................................................................... 31
CheckingEnergy-SavingEffect[CARBONMETER]................................................... 32
 PreventingtheUnauthorizedUseoftheProjector[SECURITY] ...................................... 33
7Using the Optional Remote Mouse Receiver (NP01MR) ............................................ 36
Using the Computer Cable (VGA) to Operate the Projector (Virtual Remote Tool) ..... 38
9NetworkSettingbyUsinganHTTPBrowser(V300X/V260Xonly)............................. 44
JViewing3DImages...................................................................................................... 47
5. Using On-Screen Menu................................................................................ 51
1Using the Menus.......................................................................................................... 51
Menu Elements............................................................................................................ 52
List of Menu Items ....................................................................................................... 53
MenuDescriptions&Functions[SOURCE] ................................................................ 55
MenuDescriptions&Functions[ADJUST].................................................................. 56
MenuDescriptions&Functions[SETUP].................................................................... 63
7MenuDescriptions&Functions[INFO.] ...................................................................... 76
MenuDescriptions&Functions[RESET].................................................................... 78
6. Maintenance ...................................................................................................... 79
1Cleaning the Cabinet and the Lens ............................................................................. 79
Replacing the Lamp..................................................................................................... 80
7. Appendix............................................................................................................... 83
1Troubleshooting........................................................................................................... 83
Indicator Messages................................................................................................ 83
Specifications .............................................................................................................. 86
Cabinet Dimensions .................................................................................................... 88
Pin Assignments of D-Sub COMPUTER Input Connector........................................... 89
Mini D-Sub 15 Pin Connector ................................................................................ 89
Compatible Input Signal List........................................................................................ 90
PC Control Codes and Cable Connection................................................................... 91
PC Control Codes.................................................................................................. 91
Cable Connection .................................................................................................. 91
PC Control Connector (D-SUB 9P)........................................................................ 91
7Troubleshooting Check List ......................................................................................... 92
TravelCare Guide ........................................................................................................ 94
9TCO Certification ......................................................................................................... 94

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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.
Projector
Lens cap
(24F45801)
Power cord
(US: 7N080236)
(EU: 7N080022)
(Brazil: 7N080520)
Computer cable (VGA)
(7N520073)
NEC Projector CD-ROM
User’s manual
(7N951582)
For North America only
Registration card
Limited warranty
For customers in Europe:
You will nd our current valid Guarantee
Policy on our Web Site:
www.nec-display-solutions.com
For North America
Quick Setup Guide (7N8N1491)
Important Information (7N8N1471)
For other countries than North
America
Quick Setup Guide (7N8N1491) and
(7N8N1501)
Important Information (7N8N1471)
and (7N8N1482)
Remote control
(7N900922)
Batteries (AAAx2)