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  • NEC NP-ME301X | Users Manual - Page 1
    Projector ME401W/ME361W/ME331W/ME301W ME401X/ME361X/ME331X/ME301X User's Manual Please visit our web site for User's Manual in the latest version: http//www.nec-display.com/dl/en/pj_manual/lineup.html Model No. NP-ME401W/NP-ME361W/NP-ME331W/NP-ME301W/NP-ME401X/NP-ME361X/NP-ME331X/NP-ME301X
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    Store is a service mark of Apple of NEC Dispolay in this user's manual may be the pdf" in 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
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    manual carefully before using your NEC projector and keep the manual COMPONENTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This should be read carefully to avoid problems. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR impact such as mercury contained in a lamp to the human health and the environment
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    specified by NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc. in this manual. Failure to Important Safeguards These safety instructions are to ensure the long life of your projector and to prevent fire , the ceiling must be strong enough to support the projector and the installation must be in accordance with
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    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
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    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
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    the pieces of glass may cause injury. If this happens, contact your dealer for lamp replacement. A Lamp Characteristic The projector has a discharge lamp for special purposes as a light source. A lamp has a characteristic that its brightness gradually decreases with age. Also repeatedly turning the
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    MODE] will transit into [NORMAL] automatically for the purpose to save the consumption power. 2. AUTO POWER OFF (Factory preset: 1 hour) To control the projector from an external device, select [OFF] for [AUTO POWER OFF]. NOTE: • When [1:00] is selected for [AUTO POWER OFF], you can enable the
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    of Contents Important Information i 1. Introduction...1 ❶ What's in the Box?...1 ❷ Introduction to the Projector 2 Features you'll enjoy 2 About this user's manual 3 ❸ Part Names of the Projector 4 Front/Top...4 Rear...5 Top Features...6 Terminal Panel Features 7 ❹ Part Names of the Remote
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    's Remote Control via the USB Cable (Remote Mouse Function 33 ❽ Projecting Your Computer's Screen Image from the Projector via the USB Cable (USB Display)...34 ❾ Controlling the Projector by Using an HTTP Browser 36 ❿ Projecting an Image from an Angle (Geometric Correction Tool in Image Express
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    102 ❹ Replacing the Lamp and the Filters 103 8. Appendix...108 ❶ Troubleshooting...108 Indicator Messages 108 Common Problems & Solutions 109 If (VGA) to Operate the Projector (Virtual Remote Tool)...... 117 ❽ Troubleshooting Check List 119 ❾ REGISTER YOUR PROJECTOR! (for residents in the
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    (US: 7N080236/7N080242) (EU: 7N080022/7N080028) Computer cable (VGA) (7N520089) • Important Infomation (7N8N7551) • Quick Setup Guide (7N8N7561) NEC Projector CD-ROM User's manual (PDF) (7N952531) Strap × 1 (24J41711) For North America only Limited warranty For customers in Europe: You will find
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    and in the INFO of the on-screen menu. • Lamp life up to 9000 hours*2 Using in Eco Mode (ECO) allows you to prolong the projector's lamp life up to 9000 hours (up to 4000 hours in ECO MODE OFF). • Two HDMI inputs support digital signals The two HDMI inputs provide HDCP compatible digital
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    ://www.nec-display. projector supports CRESTRON ROOMVIEW, allowing multiple devices connected in the network to be managed and controlled from a computer or controller. About this user's manual review the user's manual. This may save you time later on. At the beginning of each section of the manual
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    ❸ Part Names of the Projector Front/Top Zoom Lever (→ page 17) Focus Ring (→ page 17) Exhaust Vent Heated air is exhausted from here. Lens Adjustable Tilt Foot Lever (→ page 16)
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    's three-pin plug here, and plug the other end into an active wall outlet. (→ page 11) * This security slot supports the MicroSaver ® Security System. 1. Introduction Lamp Cover (→ page 103) Rear Foot (→ page 16) Security chain opening Attach an anti-theft device. The security chain opening accepts
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    Top Features 9 10 8 11 5 6 7 1, 2 3 4 1. (POWER) Button (→ page 12, 21) 2. POWER Indicator (→ page 11, 12, 21, 108) 3. STATUS Indicator (→ page 108) 4. LAMP Indicator (→ page 103, 108) 5. ECO Button (→ page 24) 6. SOURCE Button (→ page 14) 7. AUTO ADJ. Button (→ page 20) 8. MENU Button (→
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    (→ page 97) 12. PC CONTROL Port (D-Sub 9 Pin) (→ page 116) 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 116. 7 29
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    (→ page 64) 13. USB-B Button (→ page 14, 33, 58, 90) 32. FOCUS/ZOOM Button This does not work on this series 14. LAN Button of projectors. (→ page 14) 33. HELP Button 15. ID SET Button (→ page 81, 85, 105) (→ page 72) 16. Numeric Keypad Button/ CLEAR Button (→ page 72) 17. FREEZE
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    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
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    onto the screen. ❶ Flow of Projecting an Image Step 1 • Connecting your computer / Connecting the power cord (→ page 11) Step 2 • Turning on the projector (→ page 12) Step 3 • Selecting a source (→ page 14) Step 4 • Adjusting the picture size and position (→ page 15) • Correcting keystone distortion
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    connection to a computer. For information about other connections, see "6. Installation and Connections" on page 90. Connect the computer cable (VGA) between the projector's COMPUTER IN terminal and the computer's port (mini D-Sub 15 Pin). Turn two thumb screws of both terminals to fix the computer
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    is locked! Enter your password." is displayed, it means that the [SECURITY] feature is turned on. (→ page 31) After you turn on your projector, ensure that the computer or video source is turned on. Standby NOTE: When no input signal is present, the no-signal guidance is displayed (factory
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    on to protect the internal system. If this happens, wait for the projector's internal components to cool down. - When the lamp reaches its end of usable life, the projector will not turn on. If this happens, replace the lamp. - If the STATUS indicator lights orange with the power button pressed, it
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    of the COMPUTER 1, HDMI1, HDMI2, VIDEO, USB-A, USB-B, or LAN buttons. Selecting Default Source You can so that it will be displayed each time the projector is turned on. 1. Press the MENU button. The menu will be displayed. 2. Press the ▶ button twice to select [SETUP] and the ▼ button or the ENTER
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    ] (→ page 17) Adjusting the keystone correction [KEYSTONE]* (→ page 18) Automatic Keystone Correction function is turned on at the time of shipment. To perform keystone correction manually, see "6. Correcting Keystone Distortion Manually" on page 18. 15
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    foot. The tilt foot can be extended up to 1.6 inch/40 mm. There is approximately 10 degrees (up) of adjustment for the front of the projector. Rotate the rear foot to the desired height in order to square the image on the projection surface. 2 Adjustable Tilt Foot Lever 1 Adjustable Tilt Foot
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    2. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) Zoom Use the ZOOM lever to adjust the image size on the screen. Zoom Lever Focus Use the FOCUS ring to obtain the best focus. Focus Ring 17
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    HORIZONTAL and KEYSTONE VERTICAL are disabled. In this case, RESET the corrected values and restart to correct distortion. 1. Press the ▼ button on the projector cabinet. The Keystone screen will be displayed on the screen. • Press the KEYSTONE button when using the remote control. • See page for
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    2. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) 4. Press the ▲ button to select [HORIZONTAL] and then use the ◀ or ▶ so that the top and bottom sides of the projected image are parallel. • Adjust the horizontal keystone distortion. 5. Repeat steps 2 and 4 to correct keystone distortion. 6. After completing
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    signal, try to adjust [HORIZONTAL], [VERTICAL], [CLOCK], and [PHASE] manually. (→ page 62, 63) ❽ Turning Up or Down Volume Sound level Decrease volume TIP: When no menus appear, the ◀ and ▶ buttons on the projector cabinet work as a volume control. NOTE: • Volume control is not available with
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    . The confirmation message will be displayed. 2. Secondly, press the ENTER button or press the (POWER) or the STANDBY button again. The lamp will turn off and the projector will go into standby mode. When in standby mode, the POWER indicator will light red and the STATUS indicator will turn off
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    Moving the Projector Preparation: Make sure that the projector is turned off. 2. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) 1. Put on the lens cap. 2. Unplug the power cord. 3. Disconnect any other cables. • Remove the USB memory or the wireless LAN Unit if it is inserted into the projector. (→ page
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    image and sound. The projector's power-saving function will work 10 seconds after the image is turned off. As a result, the lamp power will be reduced. can be turned off. • Even when the power-saving function works, the lamp power may be restored to its original level temporarily. • To restore the
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    be selected: [OFF], [AUTO ECO], [NORMAL] and [ECO] modes. [ECO MODE] [OFF] [AUTO ECO] Description Status of LAMP indicator The lamp brightness is 100%. Off Lamp power consumption will be changed between [OFF] and [NORMAL] automatically according to picture level NOTE: A bright gradation may be
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    used can be checked in [USAGE TIME]. Select [INFO.] →[USAGE TIME]. • The projector is always in [NORMAL] for 90 seconds after the lamp is turned on and while the POWER indicator is blinking green. The lamp condition will not be affected even when [ECO MODE] is changed. • After a lapse of 1 minute
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    3. Convenient Features ❺ Using 4-Point Corner to Correct Keystone Distortion [CORNERSTONE] Use the [CORNERSTONE] and [PINCUSHION] features to correct keystone (trapezoidal) distortion to make the top or bottom and the left or right side of the screen longer or shorter so that the projected image is
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    3. Convenient Features 5. Use the button to select one icon (▲) which points in the direction you wish to move the projected image frame. 6. Press the ENTER button. 7. Use the button to move the projected image frame as shown on the example. 8. Press the ENTER button. 9. Use the button to select
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    performing correction, set the lens shift to the center position. 4. Press the EXIT when PINCUSHION adjustment is completed. NOTE: • Even when the projector is turned on, the last used correction values are applied. • [PINCUSHION] and [CORNERSTONE] corrections can cause the image to be slightly
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    Reset the keystone and pincushion adjustment to the default value 3. Convenient Features 1. Press the KEYSTONE button with no menu displayed. ON the displayed KEYSTONE menu, set the cursor at RESET using the ▼ button and press ENTER button. • Confirmation message is displayed on. 2. Move the
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    using the Menu to avoid operation by an unauthorized user. When a keyword is set, turning on the projector will display the Keyword input screen. Unless the correct keyword is entered, the projector cannot project an image. • The [SECURITY] setting cannot be cancelled by using the [RESET] of the
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    the ENTER button. The SECURITY function has been enabled. To turn on the projector when [SECURITY] is enabled: 1. Press the POWER button. The projector will be turned on and display a message to the effect that the projector is locked. 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Type in the correct keyword and
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    To disable the SECURITY function: 1. Press the MENU button. The menu will be displayed. 3. Convenient Features 2. Select [SETUP] → [INSTALLATION] → [SECURITY] and press the ENTER button. The OFF/ON menu will be displayed. 3. Select [OFF] and press the ENTER button. The SECURITY KEYWORD screen
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    . • When you connect your computer and the projector by a USB cable for the first time, your computer will read in the software. It will take few minutes for starting up the USB display. USB cable (not supplied) NOTE: • A USB cable must support the USB 2.0 Specifications. • The mouse function can
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    connecting a computer cable (VGA). The USB Display utilizes the function of Image Express Utility Lite which is pre-installed software on the projector. NOTE: • To make the USB-Display available on Windows XP, the Windows user account must have "Administrator" privilege. • USB Display will not
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    5. Operate the control window. (6) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) 3. Convenient Features (1) (Source Selects an input source of the projector. (2) (Picture Turns on or off AV-MUTE (Picture mute), and turns on or off FREEZE (Freeze a picture). (3) (Sound Turns on or off AV-MUTE (Sound
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    available LAN cable. (→ page 96) 2. Setting Alert Mail (ALERT MAIL) When the projector is connected to a wired/wireless network, lamp replace time or error messages will be sent via e-mail. 3. Operating the projector Power on/off, selecting input, volume control and picture adjustments are possible
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    in the "HOSTS" file of the computer being used. Example 1: When the host name of the projector has been set to "pj.nec.co.jp", access is gained to the network setting by specifying http://pj.nec.co.jp/index.html for the address or the entry column of the URL. Example 2: When
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    LAN signal. USB-B Switches to the USB Port (PC). PROJECTOR STATUS: This displays the condition of the projector. LAMP LIFE REMAINING Displays the remaining life of the lamp as a percentage. LAMP HOURS USED Displays how many hours the lamp has been used. FILTER HOURS USED Displays how many hours
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    PIN PIN TYPE Select type of PIN code. ONE-TIME The PIN CODE is automatically created every time powering ON the projector. Created PIN CODE is kept unchanged until the projector is powered OFF. STATIC Enables to set up random number for the PIN CODE. PIN CODE For the case ONE-TIME
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    POINT INFRASTRUCTURE DISABLE SETTING APPLY Easily connect to a computer or a smart phone utilizing the application software, MultiPresenter, installed on them. Set the projector as a simple access point for connecting to a computer or a smart phone. Connect this device to an access point. Turn off
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    off the Alert Mail feature. Sample of a message to be sent from the projector: The lamp and filters are at the end of its usable life. Please replace the lamp and filters. Projector Name: NEC Projector Lamp Hours Used: 100 [H] SENDER'S ADDRESS Enter sender's address. SMTP SERVER NAME Enter the
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    3. Convenient Features • NETWORK SERVICE PJLink PASSWORD HTTP PASSWORD AMX BEACON Set a password for PJLink*. by Japan Business Machine and Information System Industries Association (JBMIA) in 2005. The projector supports all the commands of PJLink Class 1. Setting of PJLink will not be affected
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    (Geometric Correction Tool in Image Express Utility Lite) The Geometric Correction Tool (GCT) that is a function of the pre-installed software on the projector "Image Express Utility Lite" allows you to correct distortion of images projected even from an angle. What you can do with GCT • The GCT
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    . 9. Click "Yes". TIP: • After performing the 4-point correction, you can save the 4-point correction data to the projector by clicking "File" → "Export to the projector..." on the "4-point Correction" window. • See the Help of Image Express Utility Lite for operating "4-point Correction" window
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    can be conducted simply with the projector. • Supported graphic format is JPEG. • The Viewer displays the thumbnail screen (JPEG Exif only) on which you can jump to any specific image you wish to project. • There are two ways of playback for slideshow: manual
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    in your computer, refer to the document or help file that comes with your Windows. - We do not warrant that the USB port of the projector will support all USB memories in the market. • Supported images - Supported file format for Viewer are as follows. We do not warrant all the images are
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    procedure when the Viewer toolbar (→ page 51) is set to the factory default. - Starting the Viewer below - Removing the USB memory from the projector page 49 - Exiting the Viewer page 49 Preparation: Before starting the Viewer, store images to the USB memory using your computer. Starting the
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    4. Press the ENTER button. The thumbnail screen will be displayed. (→ page 50) 5. Use the ▲▼◀ or ▶ button to select an icon. • The → (arrow) symbol on the right indicates there are more pages. pressing the PAGE ▽ (page down) button will show the next page: pressing the PAGE △ (page up) will show the
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    is not flashing before removing the USB memory. NOTE: If you remove the USB memory from the projector with a slide displayed, the projector may not operate correctly. If this happens, turn off the projector and unplug the power cord. Wait 3 minutes, then connect the power cord, and turn on the
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    that the USB memory is inserted into the projector. This screen will show a list of folders page is different depending on the model. ME401W/ME361W/ME331W/ME301W are (6 × 4 lateral by longitudinal) (→ page 51) This screen is used for manual playback. The selected image will be displayed in full
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    Using the toolbar 4. Using the Viewer 1. Press the MENU button. The toolbar will be displayed. The SOURCE screen will be displayed as Viewer connection screen. 2. Use the ◀ or ▶ button to select an item and use the ▲ or ▼ button to select its available option. When the cursor is placed, the
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    from the highlighted item. Closes the menu and displays the image in its actual size. Closes the menu and displays the image in the projector's maximum resolution. Close the menu and rotate the image 90°clockwise - Close the menu and rotate the image 90°counter clockwise Slideshow toolbar Menu
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    display the submenu window. 6. Adjust the level or turn the selected item on or off by using the buttons on the remote control or the projector cabinet. Changes are stored until adjusted again. 7. Repeat steps 2 -6 to adjust an additional item, or press the EXIT button on the remote control or the
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    ❷ Menu Elements Tab Available buttons Source Highlight 5. Using On-Screen Menu Slide bar Solid triangle Radio button Wireless symbol ECO mode symbol High Altitude symbol Thermometer symbol Off Timer remaining time Key Lock symbol Menu windows or dialog boxes typically have the following elements
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    5000, 6500, 7800, 8500, 9300, 10500 * OFF, ON * STILL, MOVIE * OFF, ON 0 0 0 *3 *3 *3 63 63 7 31 31 * * * * * AUTO, 0[%], 5[%], 10[%] * ME401W/ME361W/ME331W/ME301W: AUTO, 4:3, 16:9, 15:9, 16:10, LETTERBOX, NATIVE * ME401X/ME361X/ME331X/ME301X: AUTO, 4:3, 16:9, 15:9, 16:10, WIDE ZOOM
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    COLOR, MONOCHROME ON OFF, ON ON OFF, ON OFF OFF, ON AUTO 45 SEC MANUAL, AUTO 5 SEC, AUTO 15 SEC, AUTO 45 SEC BLUE BLUE, BLACK, LOGO AUTO, NTSC3.58, NTSC4.43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL60, SECAM ME401W/ME361W/ ME331W/ME301W: ON ME401X/ME361X/ OFF, ON ME331X/ME301X: OFF ON OFF, ON AUTO
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    IP ADDRESS WIRELESS LAN SSID SECURITY KEY (*1) VERSION FIRMWARE DATA PROJECTOR NAME HOST NAME OTHERS MODEL NO. SERIAL NUMBER LAN UNIT TYPE CONTROL ID (when [CONTROL ID] is set) CURRENT SIGNAL ALL DATA CLEAR LAMP HOURS CLEAR FILTER HOURS Default 5. Using On-Screen Menu Options
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    5. Using On-Screen Menu ❹ Menu Descriptions & Functions [SOURCE] HDMI1 and HDMI2 Selects the HDMI compatible equipment connected to your HDMI1 or 2 IN terminal. COMPUTER Selects the computer connected to your COMPUTER input terminal signal. NOTE: When the component input signal is connected to the
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    5. Using On-Screen Menu ❺ Menu Descriptions & Functions [ADJUST] [PICTURE] [PRESET] This function allows you to select optimized settings for your projected image. You can adjust neutral tint for yellow, cyan or magenta. There are seven factory presets optimized for various types of images. You can
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    5. Using On-Screen Menu [GENERAL] Storing Your Customized Settings [REFERENCE] This function allows you to store your customized settings in [PRESET 1] to [PRESET 7]. First, select a base preset mode from [REFERENCE], then set [GAMMA CORRECTION] and [COLOR TEMPERATURE]. HIGH-BRIGHT Recommended for
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    Enhancing the Color [COLOR ENHANCEMENT] This function allows you to enhance the color of image. ON Enhances the color. 5. Using On-Screen Menu NOTE: This function is available only when [PRESENTATION] is selected [REFERENCE]. Adjusting White Balance [WHITE BALANCE] This allows you to adjust the
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    [IMAGE OPTIONS] 5. Using On-Screen Menu Adjusting Clock and Phase [CLOCK/PHASE] This allows you to manually adjust CLOCK and PHASE. CLOCK Use this item to fine tune the computer image or to remove any vertical banding that might appear. This function
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    Adjusting Horizontal/Vertical Position [HORIZONTAL/VERTICAL] Adjusts the image location horizontally and vertically. 5. Using On-Screen Menu - An image can be distorted during the adjustment of [CLOCK] and [PHASE]. This is not malfunction. - The adjustments for [CLOCK], [PHASE], [HORIZONTAL], and
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    This table shows typical resolutions and aspect ratios that most computers support. Resolution VGA 640 × 480 SVGA 800 × 600 XGA (ME401X/ME361X/ ME331X/ME301X) LETTERBOX (ME401W/ME361W/ ME331W/ME301W) NATIVE Function The projector will automatically determine the incoming signal and display it
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    the compressed image of which aspect ratio is converted from 16:9 to 4:3. Adjusting the Vertical Position of Image [POSITION] (not available on ME401W/ME361W/ ME331W/ME301W) (only when [16:9], [15:9], or [16:10] is selected for [ASPECT RATIO]) When [16:9], [15:9], or [16:10] is selected in [ASPECT
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    [AUDIO] 5. Using On-Screen Menu Turning Up or Down Sound Adjusts the volume of the projector speaker and AUDIO OUT (Stereo Mini Jack). TIP: • When no menus appear, the ◀ and ▶ buttons on the projector cabinet and the VOL. +/− buttons on the remote control work as a volume control. (→ page 20) 66
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    on the AUTO KEYSTONE feature, select [ON]. To adjust the KEYSTONE feature manually, select [OFF]. NOTE: • The [AUTO KEYSTONE] function is not values will be overwritten. They will not be deleted even when the projector is turned off. • Using [KEYSTONE], [PINCUSHION] and [CORNERSTONE] correction
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    quick adaptive color correction in applications where the screen material is not white. NOTE: Selecting [WHITEBOARD] reduces lamp brightness. Setting Eco Mode [ECO MODE] The ECO MODE increases lamp life, while lowering power consumption and cutting down on CO2 emissions. Four brightness modes of the
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    is turned off, the [THE PROJECTOR WILL TURN OFF WITHIN 3 MINUTES] message will be displayed on the bottom of the screen. Selecting Menu Language [LANGUAGE] You can choose one of 30 languages for on-screen instructions. NOTE: Your setting will not be affected even when [RESET] is done from the
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    EXIT button. Selecting Menu Display Time [DISPLAY TIME] This option allows you to select how long the projector waits after the last touch of a button to turn off the menu. The preset choices are [MANUAL], [AUTO 5 SEC], [AUTO 15 SEC], and [AUTO 45 SEC]. The [AUTO 45 SEC] is the factory preset
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    This CONTROL PANEL LOCK does not affect the remote control functions. • When the control panel is locked, pressing and holding the EXIT button on the projector cabinet for about 10 seconds will change the setting to [OFF]. TIP: When the [CONTROL PANEL LOCK] is turned on, a key lock icon [ ] will be
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    on the CONTROL ID setting. NOTE: • When [ON] is selected for [CONTROL ID], the projector cannot be operated by using the remote control that does not support the CONTROL ID function. (In this case the buttons on the projector cabinet can be used.) • Your setting will not be affected even when [RESET
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    Adjust mode so that the computer signal can be automatically or manually adjusted for noise and stability. You can automatically make adjustment in 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
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    manually. Factory default setting is [AUTO] and the projector will automatically detect the video standard. In the case where the projector . • [ON] is selected at the time of shipment of ME401W/ME361W/ME331W/ME301W. Enabling the deinterlace [DEINTERLACE] Turns on or off the deinterlace function
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    POWER indicator: Red light/STATUS indicator: Off When [NORMAL] is selected, only the following buttons and feature will work: POWER buttons on the projector cabinet and the remote control, AUTO POWER ON, and powering on from PC Control command. NETWORK STANDBY POWER indicator: Orange light/STATUS
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    properly. In this case, set [STANDBY MODE] to [NETWORK STANDBY]. Enabling Power Management [AUTO POWER OFF] When this option is selected you can enable the projector to automatically turn off (at the selected time: 0:05, 0:10, 0:15, 0:20, 0:30, 1:00) if there is no signal received by any input or if
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    computer signal from the USB (PC) terminal every time the projector is turned on. The projector does not search signal from USB-B in AUTO. For projecting for US dollar, EU Euro, and Japanese Yen are based on "Energy Prices and Taxes (second quarter 2010" published by OECD. The initial setting for
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    . [ENABLE] Wired LAN connection will be turned on. [DHCP] ON IP address, subnet mask, and gateway will be automatically assigned to the projector from your DHCP server. OFF Specify IP address, subnet mask, and gateway assigned by your network administrator. [IP ADDRESS] Set your IP address
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    LAN on the HTTP server screen. [PROFILE] [RECONNECT] [DISABLE] Wireless LAN connection will be turned off [SIMPLE ACCESS POINT] Set the projector as [SIMPLE ACCESS POINT] for connecting to a computer and a smart phone. [SMART CONNECTION] Easily connect to a computer and a smart phone utilizing
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    on How to Set Up LAN Connection To connect a DHCP server: From the projector menu, select [SETUP] → [WIRED LAN] → [SETTINGS] → [DHCP use [SITE SURVEY], type the SSID in [CONNECTION]. (→ page 40) To receive lamp replacement time or error messages via e-mail: Access the HTTP server to display the web
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    or the remote control is pressed. To dismiss this message, press any button on the projector or the remote control. OFF/AUTO ECO 4000 Lamp life(H) ECO MODE NORMAL 5000 ECO 9000 Replacement lamp NP43LP • [TOTAL CARBON SAVINGS] This displays the estimated carbon saving information in kg. The
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    [SOURCE(1)] 5. Using On-Screen Menu [SOURCE NAME] [HORIZONTAL FREQUENCY] [SYNC TYPE] [SCAN TYPE] [SOURCE(2)] [SOURCE INDEX] [VERTICAL FREQUENCY] [SYNC POLARITY] [SIGNAL TYPE] [BIT DEPTH] [WIRED LAN] [VIDEO TYPE] [VIDEO LEVEL] [IP ADDRESS] [GATEWAY] [SUBNET MASK] [MAC ADDRESS] 82
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    5. Using On-Screen Menu [IP ADDRESS] [GATEWAY] [SSID] [SECURITY] [SIGNAL LEVEL] [CONNECTION] [SUBNET MASK] [MAC ADDRESS] [NETWORK TYPE] [CHANNEL] [PROJECTOR NAME] [WIRED LAN] [WIRELESS LAN] [SSID] [VERSION] [PIN CODE] [IP ADDRESS] [IP ADDRESS] [SECURITY KEY] [FIRMWARE] Version [DATA] Version 83
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    [OTHERS] 5. Using On-Screen Menu [PROJECTOR NAME] [HOST NAME] [MODEL NO.] [SERIAL NUMBER] [LAN UNIT TYPE] [CONTROL ID] (when [CONTROL ID] is set) 84
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    turn off and go into standby mode when you continue to use the projector for another 100 hours after the lamp has reached the end of its life. In this condition you cannot clear the lamp hour meter on the menu. If this happens, press the HELP button on the remote control for
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    in use, cover the lens with the sliding lens cover. To the wall outlet. ❶ Setting Up the Screen and the Projector Selecting a Location [ME401W/ME361W/ME331W/ME301W] The further your projector is from the screen or wall, the larger the image. The minimum size the image can be is approximately 25
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    is roughly 35 inches (0.9 m) from the wall or screen. The largest the image can be is 300" (7.6 m) when the projector is about 435 inches (11.0 m) from the wall or screen. Screen Size (Unit: cm/inch) 609.6(W) × 457.2(H) / 240(W) × 180(H) 487.7(W) × 365.8(H) / 192(W) × 144(H) 300" 406.4(W) ×
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    The following shows the proper relative positions of the projector and screen. Refer to the table to determine the : The values in the tables are design values and Screen bottom may vary. [ME401W/ME361W/ME331W/ME301W] Diagonal Screen Size Width Height B C wide inch mm inch mm inch mm inch
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    Do not cover the vents on the side or the front of the projector. Reflecting the Image Using a mirror to reflect your projector's image enables you to enjoy a much larger image when a smaller space is required. Contact your NEC dealer if you need a mirror system. If you're using a mirror system and
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    cables, HDMI and USB can be used to connect to a computer. The connection cable is not enclosed with the projector. Please get ready a suitable cable for the connection. NOTE: Signals supported by Plug & Play (DDC2) COMPUTER IN analog Yes INPUT HDMI 1 IN digital Yes HDMI 2 IN digital Yes HDMI
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    NEC ISS-6020 switcher. NOTE: An image may not be displayed correctly when a Video source is played back via a commercially available scan converter. This is because the projector , restart your PC. • The COMPUTER video input terminals support Windows Plug and Play. • A Mac signal adapter (commercially available
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    image you're projecting. NOTE: • The AUDIO OUT jack does not support headphone terminal. • When audio equipment is connected, the projector speaker is disabled. • The signal output from the MONITOR OUT (COMPUTER) of this projector is for projecting image on exclusive one display. • When no signal
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    name for its appropriate input terminal after turning on the projector. Input terminal SOURCE button on the projector cabinet Button on the remote control VIDEO IN VIDEO (VIDEO) NOTE: Refer to your VCR owner's manual for more information about your equipment's video output requirements. NOTE
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    name for its appropriate input terminal after turning on the projector. Input terminal COMPUTER IN SOURCE button on the projector cabinet COMPUTER Button on the remote control (COMPUTER 1) NOTE: Refer to your DVD player's owner's manual for more information about your DVD player's video output
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    connect the HDMI output of your DVD player, hard disk player, Blu-ray player, or notebook type PC to the HDMI IN terminal of your projector. HDMI 1 IN HDMI 2 IN HDMI cable (not supplied) Use High Speed HDMI® Cable. Audio cable (not supplied) • Select the source name for its appropriate input
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    LAN port (RJ-45) which provides a LAN connection using a LAN cable. To use a LAN connection, you are required to set the LAN on the projector menu. Select [SETUP] → [WIRED LAN]. (→ page 78). Example of LAN connection (1) Server Hub LAN cable (not supplied) NOTE: Use a Category 5 or higher LAN cable
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    VIERWER. When the USB memory is installed and activate the VIEWER, you can not utilize wireless LAN. 1. Press the POWER button to turn off the projector and set it into standby condition, and disconnect the power cord. 2. Slowly insert the USB Wireless LAN Unit into the USB port. Remove the cap
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    each terminal as a computer. http://www.nec-display.com/dl/en/soft/multipresenter/index.html 2. Power ON the projector and display on the on-screen menu and to the manual of MultiPresenter uploaded on our com- pany web site. Connection Example (2) [SIMPLE ACCESS POINT] Set the projector as SIMPLE
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    settings in [SETTING]. 4. Click [APPLY] to connect to the wireless LAN. NOTE: • To use the HTTP server function, the projector must be connected to a network. First, connect the projector to a network by the wired LAN and then perform required settings for the wireless LAN on the HTTP server. • If
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    maintenance procedures you should follow to clean the filters, the lens, the cabinet, and to replace the lamp and the filters. ❶ Cleaning the Filters The air-filter sponge keeps dust and dirt from getting inside the projector and should be frequently cleaned. If the filter is dirty or clogged, your
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    mounting points are aligned properly. 7. Put the filter unit back to the projector cabinet. Insert two catches of the tip of the filter unit into usage hours. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet, and then turn on the projector. From the menu, select [RESET] → [CLEAR FILTER HOURS]. (→ page 85)
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    in malfunction. • Do not scratch or hit the cabinet with your fingers or any hard objects • Contact your dealer for cleaning the inside of the projector. NOTE: Do not apply volatile agent such as insecticide on the cabinet, the lens, or the screen. Do not leave a rubber or vinyl product in
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    may cause injury. If this happens, contact your NEC dealer for lamp replacement. *NOTE: This message will be displayed under the following conditions: • for one minute after the projector has been powered on • when the (POWER) button on the projector cabinet or the POWER OFF button on the remote
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    To replace the lamp: 1. Remove the lamp cover. (1)Loosen the lamp cover screw • The lamp cover screw is not removable. (2)Push and slide the lamp cover off. 7. Maintenance 2. Remove the lamp housing. (1)Loosen the two screws securing the lamp housing until the phillips screwdriver goes into a
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    . Go on to the filter replacement. NOTE: When you continue to use the projector for another 100 hours after the lamp has reached the end of its life, the projector cannot turn on and the menu is not displayed. If this happens, press the HELP button on the remote control for 10 seconds
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    may cause dust and dirt to get into the inside of the projector. TIP: While the material of filters attached to the projector at the time of purchase is different from the material of filters included with the optional lamp, there is no difference in performance between these two types. Before
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    unit until it clicks into place. 7. Maintenance This completes the filter replacement. Go on to the clearing lamp and filter hour meters. To clear the lamp usage hours and the filter usage hours: 1. Place the projector where you use it. 2. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet, and then turn on
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    8. Appendix ❶ Troubleshooting This section helps you resolve problems you may encounter while setting up or using the projector. Indicator Messages Off) on again. Green 1 cycle (0.5 sec Re-firing the lamp (The projector is cooling down.) The projector is re-firing. On, 0.5 sec Off) Wait for a
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    • Check the computer's resolution and frequency. Make sure that the resolution you are trying to display is supported by the projector. (→ page 115) • Adjust the computer image manually with the Horizontal/Vertical in the [IMAGE OPTIONS]. (→ page 63) Remote control does not work • Install new
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    display to come on or off. For example, NEC laptops use Fn + F3, while Dell laptops modes other than those supported by your Mac and the projector, changing the DIP switch projector with a MacBook, output may not be set to 1024 × 768 unless "mirroring" is off on your MacBook. Refer to owner's manual
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    projector's performance. 8. Appendix Optical Model Number ME401W ME361W ME331W ME301W LCD Panel 0.59 inch LCD with Micro Lens Array (Aspect Ratio 16:10) Resolution*1 1280 × 800 pixels (WXGA) Lens Manual zoom and manual focus Manual Zoom Ratio = 1.7 F = 1.7-2.1 f = 17.5-29.0 mm Lamp
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    Weight Environmental Considerations ME401W ME361W ME331W ME301W ME401X ME361X ME331X ME301X [FAN MODE] to [HIGH ALUTITUDE] when using the projector at altitudes approximately 1700 m/5500 f)or higher. For additional http://www.nec-display-solutions.com/ Global : http://www.nec-display.com
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    ❸ Cabinet Dimensions Unit: mm (inch) 8. Appendix 259 (10.2) 130 (5.1) 339 (13.3) 100 (3.9) 60 (2.4) 102 (4) 108.5 (4.3) 175 (6.9) 35.3 (1.4) Lens center 150 (5.9) 195 (7.7) 5 (0.2) 113
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    8. Appendix ❹ Pin Assignments of D-Sub COMPUTER Input Terminal Mini D-Sub 15 Pin Terminal 11 12 13 14 15 6 7 8 9 10 1 23 45 Signal Level Video signal : 0.7Vp-p (Analog) Sync signal : TTL level Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 RGB Signal (Analog) Red Green or Sync on Green Blue Ground
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    /ME331X/ ME301X) *2 Native resolution on WXGA model (ME401W/ME361W/ME331W/ ME301W) *3 The projector may fail to display these signals correctly when [AUTO] is selected /ME331W/ME301W: 1280 × 800) will be displayed with Advanced AccuBlend. • Sync on Green and Composite sync signals are not supported.
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    Send" together on both ends of the cable to simplify cable connection. NOTE 3: For long cable runs it is recommended to set communication speed within projector menus to 9600 bps. 116
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    the Projector (Virtual This will help you perform operations such as projector's power on or off and signal selection via an image to the projector and register it as the logo data of the projector. After registering it audio mute, Logo transfer to the projector, and remote control operation on your
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    you need to register it as the background logo by using the image file (ME401W/ME361W/ME331W/ME301W: /Logo/necpj_bbwx.bmp, ME401X/ME361X/ME331X/ME301X: /Logo/necpj_bb_x.bmp) inclulded on the supplied NEC Projector CD-ROM. TIP: • Virtual Remote Tool can be used with a LAN and a serial connection. USB
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    service personnel, check the following list to be sure repairs are needed also by referring to the "Troubleshooting" section in your user's manual. This checklist below will help us solve your problem □ Input source's resolution and frequency are supported by the projector. □ Image is too dark. □
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    problem in detail. 8. Appendix Information on application and environment where your projector is used Projector Model number: Serial No.: Date of purchase: Lamp Refresh rate: Video adapter: Other: DVD player Signal cable NEC standard or other manufacturer's cable? Model number: Length:
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    States, Canada, and Mexico) Please take time to register your new projector. This will activate your limited parts and labor warranty and InstaCare service program. Visit our web site at www.necdisplay.com, click on support center/register product and submit your completed form online. Upon receipt
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