NEC Projector PA621U User Manual

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1. Introduction
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	fire.
•	 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...

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1. Introduction
 Operating Environment for Software Included on CD-ROM
Names	and	Features	of	Bundled	Software	Programs
Name	of	software	programFeatures
Virtual	Remote	ToolWhen	the 	computer 	and 	projector 	are 	connected 	using 	a 	network 	(wired/wireless	
LAN),	 such	operations	 as	turning	 the	projector’s	 power	on	and	 off	and	 switching	
the	signal	 can	be	performed. 	It	 is	 also	 possible	 to	send	 an	image	 to	the	 projector	
and	 register	 it	as	 the	 background	 logo.	Once	 the	image	 is...

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1. Introduction
Operating Environment
The	following	 is	the	 operating	 environment	 for	Image	 Express	 Utility	Lite.	For	 the	operating	 environment	 of	other	 soft-
ware	program,	refer	to	the	help	function	of	each	software	program.
Supported	OSWindows	7	Home	Basic
Windows	7	Home	Premium
Windows	7	Professional
Windows	7	Ultimate
Windows	7	Enterprise
Windows	 Vista	Home	Basic
Windows	Vista	Home	Premium
Windows	Vista	Business
Windows	Vista	Ultimate
Windows	Vista	Enterprise
Windows	XP	Home	Edition...

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This	section	describes	how	to	turn	on	the	projector	and	to	project	a	picture	onto	the	screen.
1 Flow of Projecting an Image
Step 1
•	 Connecting	your	computer	/	Connecting	the	power	cord	(→ page 13)
 
Step 2 
•	 Turning	on	the	projector	(→ page 14)
 
Step 3 
•	 Selecting	a	source	(→ page 16)
 
Step 4
•	 Adjusting	the	picture	size	and	position	(→ page 17)
•	 Correcting	keystone	distortion	[KEYSTONE]	(→ page 22)
 
Step 5
•	 Adjusting	a	picture	and	sound
- Optimizing a computer signal automatically (→...

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2. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)
 Connecting Your Computer/Connecting the Power Cord
1.	 Connect	your	computer	to	the	projector.
 This  section  will  show  you  a  basic  connection  to  a  computer.  For  information  about  other  connections,  see “(2) 
Making Connections” on page 143.
 Connect  the  computer  cable  (VGA)  between  the  projector’s  COMPUTER  IN  connector  and  the  computer’s  port 
(mini D-Sub 15 Pin). Turn two thumb screws of both connectors to fix the computer cable...

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2. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)
StandbyBlinkingPower	On
Steady orange lightBlinking blue lightSteady blue light
 Turning on the Projector
1. Remove the lens cap.
2.  Press the 	(POWER) button on the projector cabinet 
or the POWER ON button on the remote control. 
  The  POWER  indicator  will  turn  to  blue  and  the  projector 
will become ready to use.
TIP:	
•	 When	 the	message	 “PROJECTOR	 IS	LOCKED!	 ENTER	YOUR	
PASSWORD.” 	is 	displayed, 	it 	means 	that 	the 	[SECURITY]	
feature	is...

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2. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)
Note on Startup screen (Menu Language Select screen)
When	you	first	 turn	 on	the	 projector,	 you	will	get	 the	Startup	 menu.	This	 menu	 gives	you	the	opportunity	 to	select	 one	
of	the	27	menu	languages.
To	select	a	menu	language, 	follow	these	steps:
1. Use  the , ,   or   button  to  select  one  of  the  27 
languages from the menu.
2.  Press the ENTER button to execute the selection.
After 	this 	has 	been 	done, 	you 	can 	proceed 	to 	the 	menu...

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2. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)
 Selecting a Source
Selecting the computer or video source
NOTE:	Turn	on	the	computer	or	video	source	equipment	connected	to	the	projector.
Detecting the Signal Automatically
Press	the 	SOURCE 	button 	once. 	The 	projector 	will 	search 	for 	the 	available	
input	source	and	display	it. 	The	input	source	will	change	as	follows: 	
HDMI1	→	HDMI2	→	DisplayPort	→	BNC	→	BNC	 (CV)	→	BNC	 (Y/C)	→ 
COMUPTER	→ ...
•	 With	 the	SOURCE	 screen	displayed,	 you	can	 press...

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2. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)
 Adjusting the Picture Size and Position
Use	the	lens	 shift	dial,	the	adjustable	 tilt	foot	 lever,	 the	zoom	 lever/zoom	 ring	and	the	focus	 ring	to	adjust	 the	picture	
size	and	position.
In this chapter drawings and cables are omitted for clarity.
Adjusting	 the	projected	 image’s	vertical	and	horizontal	
position
[Lens	shift]
Adjusting	the	focus
[Focus	ring]
Finely	adjusting	the	size	of	an	image
[Zoom	lever/Zoom	ring]
Adjusting	 the	projected	 image’s...

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2. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)
Adjusting the vertical position of a projected image (Lens shift)
CAUTIONPerform	the	adjustment	 from	behind	 or	from	 the	side	 of	the	 projector. 	Adjusting	 from	the	
front	could	expose	your	eyes	to	strong	light	which	could	injure	them.
Turn the lens shift dials clockwise or counterclockwise.
Vertical	dial
Turn	this	clockwise	or	counterclockwise	to	adjust	the	projection	position	in	the	vertical	direction.
Approximate	 turning	range:	About	 6	turns...