About This User's Manual - NEC NP-PA550W User Manual

• "Eco mode" for low power consumption and "Carbon Meter" display
The projector is equipped with an "eco mode" for reducing power consumption during use. Furthermore, the
power-saving effect when the eco mode is set is converted into the amount of reductions of CO
this is indicated on the confirmation message displayed when the power is turned off and at "Information" on the
on-screen menu (CARBON METER).
• Maximum lamp replacement time of 4000 hours (3000 hours in Normal mode) and no need to clean the
filters
When used in the eco mode, the lamp replacement time* is extended to a maximum of 4000 hours.
* This time is not guaranteed.
Furthermore, this projector uses large 2-layer filters. When these filters are replaced with new ones when changing
the lamp, there is no need for regular filter cleaning.
• Seamless switch function for smoother screen changes when switching the signal (PA500U only)
When the input connector is switched, the image displayed before switching is held so that that the new image
can be switched to without a break due to absence of a signal.
• Simultaneous display of 2 images (PIP/PICTURE BY PICTURE)
Two images can be projected simultaneously with a single projector.
There are two types of layouts for the two images: "picture-in-picture" in which a sub-picture is displayed on the
main picture, and "picture-by-picture" in which the main and sub pictures are displayed next to each other.
• Security function for preventing unauthorized use
This projector is equipped with the following security functions:
- Password security: When a password is set in the on-screen menu, a screen to input the password appears
when the projector's power is turned on.
- Theft prevention lock: A security cable compatible with Kensington locks can be connected to the projector.
- Security bar: The projector has a mechanism allowing a regular security cable (or wire) to be installed.
• Wired/wireless LAN compatibility (wireless LAN unit sold separately)
The projector is equipped with a LAN port (RJ-45) for connection to a wired LAN for transferring images from a
computer to the projector, controlling the projector from a computer, etc.
Furthermore, the projector can be used in a wireless LAN by mounting the separately sold wireless LAN unit
(NP02LM).
• Convenient utility software (User Supportware) provided as standard
Seven utility software programs (Virtual Remote Tool, Image Express Utility Lite, Image Express Utility 2.0, Desktop
Control Utility 1.0, PC Control Utility Pro 4, Viewer PPT Converter 3.0, Image Express Utility 2 for Mac) are provided
on the included NEC Projector CD-ROM.
• LAN-compatible viewer function
Still and moving images in shared folders on a computer connected by wired or wireless LAN can be projected
with the projector's viewer.
- The viewer supports the Windows Media Player 11's "media sharing" function.
• Crestron RoomView
The projector supports Crestron RoomView
and controlled from a computer.

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