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  • Page 1 Projector VE303/VE303X User’s Manual Model No. NP-VE303/NP-VE303X...
  • Page 2 (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 profit or other matters deemed to result from using the Projector.

  • Page 3: Important Information

    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.

  • Page 4: Important Safeguards

    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 regulation could void your right to operate this equipment. This equipment has been test- ed and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 5 Important Information Place the projector in a horizontal position The tilt angle of the projector should not exceed 7 degrees, nor should the projector be installed in any way other than the desktop and ceiling mount, otherwise lamp life could decrease dramatically. 7°...

  • Page 6: Remote Control Precautions

    Note for Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 The lamp in this product contains mercury. Please dispose according to your local authority law. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc. 500 Park Boulevard, Suite 1100 Itasca, Illinois 60143-1248 TELEPHONE 800-836-0655 www.necdisplay.com...
  • Page 7 Important Information 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.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents.......1 SETTINGS | GENERAL ....... 48 SETTINGS | SIGNAL ......51 Usage Notice ........2 SETTINGS | ADVANCED ..... 53 Precautions .........2 SETTINGS | ADVANCED | Introduction ........4 SECURITY ........... 55 Product Features ........4 OPTIONS | GENERAL ......57 OPTIONS | LAMP SETTINGS .....

  • Page 9: Usage Notice

    Usage Notice Precautions Follow all warnings, precautions and maintenance as recommended in this user’s guide to maximize the life of your unit. ■ This projector will detect the life of the lamp Warning- itself. Please be sure to change the lamp when it shows warning messages.
  • Page 10 Usage Notice ■ Turn off the product before cleaning. ■ Use a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent to clean the display housing. ■ Disconnect the power plug from AC outlet if the product is not being used for a long period of time. ■...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Introduction Product Features High resolution ■ True 800x600(SVGA)/1024x768(XGA) resolution. HDMI input port provides digital signal ■ The HDMI input provide HDCP compatible digital signals. The HDMI input also supports audio signal. Quick Power Off, Direct Power Off ■ The projector can be put away immediately after the projector is powered on.

  • Page 12: Package Overview

     Q uick Setup Guide accessories. (P/N: 7N8N6421) For North America:  Limited Warranty For Europe:  G uarantee Policy For customers in Europe:You will find our current valid Guarantee Policy on our Web Site:www.nec-display-solutions.com ... English...

  • Page 13: Product Overview

    Introduction Product Overview Projector 1. Exhaust Vent 8. Lens 2. Focus Ring 9. Tilt Foot 3. Control Panel 10. Ports 4. Zoom Lever 11. Kensington Lock Port 5. Intake Vent 12. Speaker 6. Security Lock Hunger 13. Lamp Cover 7. Remote Control Sensor English ...

  • Page 14: Ports

    Introduction Ports 1. SERVICE Port (for service 5. VIDEO IN Port purpose only) 6. AUDIO IN Jack (3.5mm mini 2. HDMI IN Port jack) 3. COMPUTER IN Port 7. Kensington Lock Port 4. PC CONTROL Port 8. AC IN Terminal ...

  • Page 15: Control Panel

    Introduction Control Panel VOLUME - Decrease speaker volume. Four - Use to select items  For controlling Directional or make adjustments to your the speaker volume, Select Keys selection. - Use as Quick Keys. Please see page 13. VOLUME + Increase speaker volume. LAMP LED Indicate the projector’s lamp status.
  • Page 16 Introduction POWER Turn the projector on/off. Please see the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on pages 26-27. EXIT Press to exit the OSD menu. SOURCE Press “SOURCE” to select an input signal. MENU Press “MENU” to launch the Onscreen display (OSD), back to the top level of OSD for the OSD main menu operation.

  • Page 17: Remote Control

    Introduction Remote Control POWER ON Power on the projector. Please see the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on pages 26-27. POWER OFF Power off the projector. Please see the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on pages 26-27. English ...
  • Page 18 Introduction COMPUTER 1 Press “1” to choose Computer IN port. COMPUTER 2 No function. HDMI 1 Press “4” to choose HDMI port. VIDEO Press “7” to choose VIDEO IN port. USB-A No function. ID SET Press ID SET for indicating the ID number.
  • Page 19 Introduction USB-B No function. Number Button No function. No function. CLEAR Clear the password while you input the password. FREEZE To pause the screen image. Press again to resume the screen image. EXIT Exit the settings. ENTER Confirm your section of items in sub menu operation.

  • Page 20: Quick Key Activate Behavior

    Introduction Quick Key Activate Behavior Quick keys are available when no OSD is displayed. The Quick Keys can be accessed on Control Panel or remote control The behavior of the Quick Keys is as described in the following table: Activate Quick Key Function Condition...

  • Page 21: Battery Installation

    Introduction Battery Installation 1. Press firmly and slide the battery cover off. 2. Install new batteries (AAA). 3. Slip the cover back over the Ensure that you have the batteries until it snaps into batteries’ polarity (+/–) place. Do not mix different aligned correctly.

  • Page 22: Using The Downloadable Software

     When “Computer Using the utility software “Virtual Remote Tool” that you can IN”is selected for input, the Virtual download from our web site (http://www.nec-display.com/ Remote screen or dl/en/index.html), Virtual Remote screen (or toolbar) can be the toolbar will be displayed on your computer screen.
  • Page 23 3.0 or 3.5 on your computer. not be completed. 1 Download the updated VRT exe file from our web site (http://www.nec-display.com/dl/en/index.html). 2 Double-click the VRT. exe icon. The Installer will start and the Wizard screen will appear. 3 Click “Next”.
  • Page 24 Introduction 4 If you agree, click “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and then click “Next”. Follow the instructions on the installer screens to complete the installation. After the installation is completed, the shortcut icon for Virtual Remote Tool will be displayed on the screen. TIP:Uninstalling Virtual Remote Tool •...
  • Page 25 Step 3: Start Virtual Remote Tool Start using the shortcut icon Start from the Start menu Click [Start] -> [All Programs] or [Programs] -> [NEC Projector User Supportware] -> [Virtual Remote Tool] -> [Virtual Remote Tool]. When Virtual Remote Tool starts for the first time, “Easy Setup”...
  • Page 26 2 Click “Help”. The Help screen will be displayed. Displaying the help file using the Start Menu. Click “Start” -> “All programs” or “Programs” -> “NEC Projector User Supportware” -> “Virtual Remote Tool” and then “Virtual Remote Tool Help” in this order.
  • Page 27 (PC Control Utility Pro 4) Using the utility software “PC Control Utility Pro 4” that you can download from our web site (http://www.nec-display.com/dl/en/index.html), the projector can be controlled from a computer via the serial connection. Control Functions Power On/Off, signal selection, picture freeze, picture mute, audio mute, adjusting, error message notification, event schedule.
  • Page 28 3.0 or 3.5 on your computer. the Windows user account must have 1 Connect your computer to the Internet and download the updated [Administrator] PCCUP4 exe file from our web site (http://www.nec-display.com/dl/en/ privilege (Windows index.html). 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, and 2 Double-click the PCCUP4.
  • Page 29 The pop-up menu will be displayed. • Displaying the help file using the Start Menu. Click “Start” -> “All programs” or “Programs” -> “NEC Projector User Supportware” -> “PC Control Utility Pro 4” -> “PC Control Utility Pro 4 Help”.

  • Page 30: Viewing 3D Images

    Introduction Viewing 3D Images The projector provides 3D images to a user wearing commercially available LCD shutter eyeglasses. CAUTION Health precautions 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.

  • Page 31: Installation

    Installation Connecting the Projector Connect to Computer/Notebook To the wall outlet  Make sure that the power plug is fully inserted into both the projector AC IN terminal and the wall outlet. 1.....................Power cord (supplied) 2.......................HDMI cable 3................ Computer cable (VGA) (supplied) 4........................RS232 cable 5.......................

  • Page 32: Connect To Video Sources

    Installation Connect to Video Sources DVD Player, Set-top Box, HDTV receiver To the wall outlet  Make sure that the power plug is fully inserted into both the projector AC IN terminal and the wall outlet. Composite Video Output  Due to the difference in applications for each country, some regions...

  • Page 33: Powering On/Off The Projector

    Installation Powering On/Off the Projector Powering On the Projector 1. Securely connect the power cord and signal cable. When  When you first connected, the POWER/STANDBY LED will turn Red or turn on the projector, you will get the Orange (*). Startup menu.

  • Page 34: Powering Off The Projector

    Installation Powering Off the Projector 1. Press the “POWER OFF” button on the remote control or the button on the control panel to turn off the projector lamp, you will see a message as below on the on-screen display.  While the POWER LED indicator is blinking green in POWER OFF...

  • Page 35: Warning Indicator

    Installation Warning Indicator When the “STATUS” LED indicator flashes red, it  indicates the projector has overheated. The projector will automatically shut itself down.  For more information on WARNING! TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH STATUS LED indicator, 1. MAKE SURE AIR IN AND OUTLETS ARE NOT BLOCKED. please see pages 68-69.

  • Page 36: Adjusting The Projected Image

    Installation Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Height of Projection Image The projector is equipped with tilt feet to raise and lower the image to fill the screen. 1. Locate the tilt foot you wish to modify on the underside of the projector.

  • Page 37: Adjusting The Projector's Focus

    Installation Adjusting the Projector’s Focus To focus the image, rotate the focus ring until the image is clear. To zoom the image, turn the zoom lever in or out. Zoom Lever Focus Ring English ...

  • Page 38: Adjusting Projection Image Size (Diagonal)

    Installation Adjusting Projection Image Size (Diagonal) Projection Image Size from 30” to 300” (0.76 to 7.62 meters). Screen Width Screen Diagonal Screen Center Screen Bottom (α) (α α ) Lens Center B = Vertical distance between lens center and screen center C = Throw distance D = Vertical distance between lens center and bottom of screen(top of screen for...
  • Page 39 Installation α Screen Size (WIDE) Wide Diagonal Width Height Tele Wide Tele inch inch inch inch inch inch inch mm degree degree 2286 1829 1372 3566 3932 14.0 12.8 2540 2032 1524 3962 4368 14.0 12.8 3048 2438 1829 1188 4754 5242 14.0...

  • Page 40: User Controls

    User Controls On Screen Display The Projector has a multilingual On Screen Display that allows you to make image adjustments and change a variety of settings. How to operate To open the OSD, press the MENU button on the remote control. When OSD is displayed, use the buttons to select any item in the main menu.

  • Page 41: Menu Tree

    User Controls Menu Tree MAIN MENU SUB MENU SETTINGS PICTURE MODE PRESENTATION/HIGH-BRIGHT/VIDEO/ MOVIE/ sRGB/ BLACKBOARD/ USER1/ USER2 WALL COLOR OFF/ RED/ GREEN/ BLUE/ CYAN/ MAGENTA/ YELLOW BRIGHTNESS 0~100 GENERAL CONTRAST 0~100 SHARPNESS 0~31 SATURATION DEPEND ON SOURCE FORMAT DEPEND ON SOURCE FORMAT IMAGE GAMMA FILM/ VIDEO/ GRAPHICS/ PC/...
  • Page 42 User Controls MAIN MENU SUB MENU SETTINGS ORIENTATION DESKTOP FRONT/ DESKTOP REAR/ CEILING FRONT/ CEILING REAR HDMI SETTINGS VIDEO LEVEL (AUTO/NORMAL/ ENHANCED) /AUDIO SELECT GENERAL (HDMI/COMPUTER) MUTE ON/OFF VOLUME 0~20 PHASE DEPEND ON SOURCE FORMAT SETTINGS CLOCK DEPEND ON SOURCE FORMAT SIGNAL H.
  • Page 43 User Controls MAIN MENU SUB MENU SETTINGS MODEL NO. SERIAL NUMBER SOURCE RESOLUTION INFORMATION SOFTWARE VERSION CONTROL ID ENABLE TO SELECT DEPENDS ON OPTIONS SETTING OF CONTROL ID OF “OPTIONS” “ADVANCED” DIRECT POWER ON ON/OFF AUTO POWER OFF (MIN) 0~180 OFF TIMER (MIN) 0~995 ADVANCED...

  • Page 44: Image | General

    User Controls IMAGE SCREEN SETTINGS OPTIONS GENERAL ADVANCED PICTURE MODE PRESENTATION WALL COLOR BRIGHTNESS IMAGE | CONTRAST SHARPNESS SATURATION GENERAL SELECT EXIT MOVE MOVE COMPUTER PICTURE MODE There are many factory presets optimized for various types of images. Use the button to select the item.

  • Page 45: Wall Color

    User Controls WALL COLOR Use this function to choose a proper color according to the wall. It will compensate the color deviation due to the wall color to show the correct image tone. WALL COLOR GREEN BLUE CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BRIGHTNESS Adjust the brightness of the image.
  • Page 46 User Controls SHARPNESS Adjust the sharpness of the image. Press the button to decrease the sharpness.  Press the button to increase the sharpness.  SHARPNESS EXIT EXIT ADJUST SATURATION Adjust a video image from black and white to fully saturated color. Press the button to decrease the amount of saturation in the ...

  • Page 47: Image | Advanced

    User Controls IMAGE SCREEN SETTINGS OPTIONS GENERAL ADVANCED GAMMA FILM BrilliantColor™ COLOR TEMP. IMAGE | DYNAMIC CONTRAST COLOR COLOR SPACE AUTO ADVANCED SELECT EXIT MOVE MOVE COMPUTER GAMMA This allows you to choose a gamma table that has been fine-tuned to bring out the best image quality for the input.

  • Page 48: Color Temp

    User Controls BrilliantColor™ This adjustable item utilizes a new color-processing algorithm and system level enhancements to enable higher brightness while providing true, more vibrant colors. The range is from “0” to “10”. If you prefer a stronger enhanced image, adjust toward the maximum setting.
  • Page 49 User Controls COLOR Press ENTER into the next menu as below and then use the button to select item. COLOR RED GAIN GREEN GAIN BLUE GAIN CYAN GAIN MAGENTA GAIN YELLOW GAIN RED BIAS GREEN BIAS BLUE BIAS RESET RED GAIN ...

  • Page 50: Color Space

    User Controls YELLOW GAIN  YELLOW GAIN EXIT EXIT ADJUST RED BIAS  RED BIAS EXIT ADJUST EXIT GREEN BIAS  GREEN BIAS EXIT EXIT ADJUST BLUE BIAS  BLUE BIAS ADJUST EXIT EXIT Use the button to adjust the setting. ...

  • Page 51: Screen | General

    User Controls IMAGE SCREEN SETTINGS OPTIONS GENERAL 3D SETTINGS ASPECT RATIO AUTO OVERSCAN V KEYSTONE SCREEN | GENERAL SELECT EXIT MOVE MOVE COMPUTER ASPECT RATIO Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio. 4:3: This format is for 4×3 input sources. ...
  • Page 52 User Controls OVERSCAN Overscan function removes the noise in a video image. Overscan the image to remove video encoding noise on the edge of video  Each I/O has source. different setting of “OVERSCAN”. OVERSCAN V KEYSTONE  Please see more Press the button to adjust image distortion vertically.

  • Page 53: Screen | 3D Settings

    User Controls IMAGE SCREEN SETTINGS OPTIONS GENERAL 3D SETTINGS 3D INVERT 3D STRUCTURE FRAME PACKING SCREEN | 3D SETTINGS SELECT EXIT MOVE MOVE COMPUTER “ ” and 3D INVERT Choose “ON” to turn this item on for 3D images. (default: OFF) ...
  • Page 54 User Controls 3D STRUCTURE Adjust the 3D format to display 3D content correctly. 3D STRUCTURE AUTO FRAME PACKING TOP-AND-BOTTOM SIDE-BY-SIDE FRAME SEQUENTIAL TIP: 3D supported signal • For PC Signal : 800x600@60/120Hz 1024x768@60/120Hz 1280x720@60Hz • For Video Signal : 480i@60Hz •...

  • Page 55: Settings | General

    User Controls IMAGE SCREEN SETTINGS OPTIONS GENERAL SIGNAL ADVANCED LANGUAGE ENGLISH DESKTOP REAR ORIENTATION HDMI SETTINGS SETTINGS | MUTE VOLUME GENERAL SELECT EXIT MOVE MOVE COMPUTER LANGUAGE Choose the multilingual OSD menu. Press the button into the sub menu and then use the button to select your preferred language.
  • Page 56 User Controls CEILING REAR  This is the default selection. The image will appear reversed in upside down position. ORIENTATION DESKTOP FRONT DESKTOP REAR CEILING FRONT CEILING REAR HDMI SETTINGS  Use this feature to set HDMI. “HDMI SETTINGS” is only supported under HDMI SETTINGS HDMI...
  • Page 57 User Controls MUTE Choose “ON” to turn mute on.  Choose “OFF” to turn mute off.  MUTE VOLUME Press the button to decrease the volume.  Press the button to increase the volume.  VOLUME EXIT EXIT ADJUST English ...

  • Page 58: Settings | Signal

    User Controls IMAGE SCREEN SETTINGS OPTIONS GENERAL SIGNAL ADVANCED PHASE CLOCK H. POSITION V. POSITION SETTINGS | SIGNAL SELECT EXIT MOVE MOVE COMPUTER “SIGNAL” is only  supported in Analog VGA (RGB) signal. PHASE Synchronize the signal timing of the display with the graphic card. If the image appears to be unstable or flickers, use this function to correct it.
  • Page 59 User Controls V. POSITION Press the button to move the image down.  Press the button to move the image up.  V. POSITION EXIT EXIT ADJUST English ...

  • Page 60: Settings | Advanced

    SETTINGS | ADVANCED SELECT EXIT MOVE MOVE COMPUTER LOGO Use this function to display the startup screen (NEC logo). ON: Displays the NEC logo.  OFF: Not display the NEC logo.  LOGO CLOSED CAPTION  The closed caption Use this function to enable closed caption and activate the closed is not available caption menu.
  • Page 61 User Controls SECURITY OFF: Choose “OFF” to be able to switch on the projector  without password verification. ON: Choose “ON” to use security verification when turning on  the projector. SECURITY SECURITY KEYWORD ENTER CURRENT SECURITY CODE INVALID-KEYWORD TOO SHORT ENTER EXIT First Time:...

  • Page 62: Settings | Advanced | Security

    User Controls SETTINGS | SECURITY SECURITY ADVANCED | SECURITY TIMER CHANGE PASSWORD SECURITY SELECT EXIT MOVE ADJUST SECURITY TIMER Use this function to set how long (MONTH/DAY/HOUR) the projector can be used. Once this time has elapsed you will be requested to enter your password again.
  • Page 63 User Controls 4. Use direction keys, to enter your new password and then press ENTER to confirm your password. Confirm new password  CHANGE PASSWORD CONFIRM NEW SECURITY CODE ENTER EXIT 5. Enter the new password again and press ENTER to confirm.

  • Page 64: Options | General

    User Controls IMAGE SCREEN SETTINGS OPTIONS GENERAL LAMP SETTINGS INPUT SEARCH INPUT FAN MODE AUTO INFORMATION HIDE OPTIONS | ID DISPLAY BrilliantColor™ BLUE RESET GENERAL SELECT EXIT MOVE MOVE COMPUTER INPUT SEARCH ON: The projector will search for other signals if the current ...

  • Page 65: Fan Mode

    User Controls FAN MODE AUTO: The built-in fans automatically run at a variable speed  according to the internal temperature. HIGH ALTITUDE: The built-in fans run at high speed. Select  this option when using the projector at altitudes approximately 2500 feet/760 meters or higher.
  • Page 66 User Controls RESET Choose “YES” to return the display parameters on all menus to Except the factory default settings.  “LANGUAGE”, “LOGO”, “SECURITY”, ARE YOU SURE ? “FAN MODE”, “BACKGROUND COLOR”, “LAMP LIFE REMAINING”, “LAMP HOURS USED”..English...

  • Page 67: Options | Lamp Settings

    User Controls IMAGE SCREEN SETTINGS OPTIONS GENERAL LAMP SETTINGS LAMP LIFE REMAINING LAMP HOURS USED ECO MODE OPTIONS | LAMP LIFE REMINDER CLEAR LAMP HOURS LAMP SETTINGS SELECT EXIT MOVE MOVE COMPUTER LAMP LIFE REMAINING Showing the Lamp life. LAMP HOURS USED Display the projection time.

  • Page 68: Lamp Life Reminder

    User Controls LAMP LIFE REMINDER Choose this function to show or to hide the warning message when the changing lamp message is displayed. The message will appear when the lamp has reached the end of its life. LAMP LIFE REMINDER USE THE SPECIFIED LAMP FOR SAFETY AND PERFORMANCE.

  • Page 69: Options | Information

    User Controls IMAGE SCREEN SETTINGS OPTIONS INFORMATION ADVANCED MODEL NO. SERIAL NUMBER SOURCE RESOLUTION OPTIONS | SOFTWARE VERSION CONTROL ID INFORMATION SELECT EXIT MOVE MOVE COMPUTER INFORMATION To display the projector information for model no., serial number, source, resolution, software version, and control ID on the screen. English ...

  • Page 70: Options | Advanced

    User Controls IMAGE SCREEN SETTINGS OPTIONS INFORMATION ADVANCED DIRECT POWER ON AUTO POWER OFF (MIN) OFF TIMER (MIN) OPTIONS | CONTROL PANEL LOCK CONTROL ID ADVANCED SELECT EXIT MOVE MOVE COMPUTER DIRECT POWER ON Choose “ON” to activate Direct Power mode. The projector will automatically power on when AC power is supplied, without pressing the button on the projector control panel or the...

  • Page 71: Control Panel Lock

    User Controls CONTROL PANEL LOCK When the keypad lock function is “ON”, the control panel will be locked however, the projector can be operated by the remote control. By selecting “OFF”, you will be able to reuse the control panel. Press and hold the EXIT button on the projector cabinet for about 10 seconds to turn off “CONTROL PANEL LOCK”.

  • Page 72: Appendices

    Appendices Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with the projector, refer to the following information. If the problem persists, please contact your local dealer or service center. Problem: No image appears on screen Ensure all the cables and power connections are correctly and ...
  • Page 73 “Fn” key along with one of the 12 function keys gets the external display to come on or off. For example, NEC notebook PCs use Fn + F3, while Dell notebook PCs use Fn + F8 key combination to toggle through external display selection.
  • Page 74 Appendices Problem: Image is out of focus Adjust the focus ring on the projector lens.  Make sure the projection screen is between the required distance  from the projector. Please see pages 31-32). Problem: The image is stretched when displaying 16:9 DVD The projector automatically detects 16:9 DVD and adjusts the aspect ratio by digitizing to full screen with 4:3 default setting.
  • Page 75 Appendices Problem: LED Indicator message POWER LED Indicator Indicator Condition Projector Condition Note The main power is off. Without connecting power cable. Blinking GREEN 0.5sec ON / 0.5sec OFF The projector is getting light ready to turn on. 2.5sec ON / 0.5sec OFF Off Timer is working.
  • Page 76 Appendices LAMP LED Indicator Indicator Condition Projector Condition Note Normal Condition Blinking 0.5sec ON / 0.5sec OFF Lamp has reached its end light of life. Steady Lamp has been used beyond The projector will not light its limit. turn on until the lamp is replaced.
  • Page 77 Appendices Problem: Message Reminders Over temperature - the projector has exceeded its recommended  operating temperature and must be allowed to cool down before it may be used. WARNING! TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH 1. MAKE SURE AIR IN AND OUTLETS ARE NOT BLOCKED. 2.MAKE SURE THE ENVIRONMENT TEMPERATURE IS UNDER 40 DEGREE C Replacing the lamp - the lamp is about to reach its maximum ...

  • Page 78: Replacing The Lamp

    Appendices Replacing the lamp Optional lamp (NP40LP) The projectors will detect the lamp life at 4500 hours in ECO Mode Off (6000 hours in ECO Mode). When the POWER LED indicator flashes red and the message below displays on screen, the projector has detected that the lamp is approaching its end of life.
  • Page 79 Appendices Warning: To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not drop the lamp module or touch the lamp bulb. The bulb may shatter and cause injury if it is Positioning holes dropped. Do not break the glass • Positioning protrusions on the lamp module.

  • Page 80: Cleaning Procedure For The Lens

    Appendices Cleaning procedure for the lens If the projection lens is dusty or blemished, please clean the lens as following procedure: 1. Turn off the projector and cool projector down for a while. 2. Unplug the power cord from outlet. 3.

  • Page 81: Specifications

    Appendices Specifications Optical NP-VE303 NP-VE303X Projection System 0.55” SVGA DMD 0.55” XGA DMD Resolution (pixels) *1 800x600 (SVGA) 1024x768 (XGA) Manual zoom and manual focus Lens F=2.41 - 2.55 mm f=21.8 - 24.0 mm @ 60” 195W Lamp (160W in ECO mode)
  • Page 82 Appendices Electrical NP-VE303 NP-VE303X Inputs 1 x VGA and Y/Pb/Pr, 1 x HDMI *4 (Standard HDMI connector), 1 x Audio (Stereo mini jack), 1 x Composite Video (RCA (yellow)) PC Control 1 x PC Control Port (D-Sub 9 Pin) Service Port...
  • Page 83 Appendices *5 NP-VE303: An image with higher or lower resolution than the projector’s native resolution (800 × 600) will be displayed with scaling technology. NP-VE303X: An image with higher or lower resolution than the projector’s native resolution (1024 × 768) will be displayed with scaling technology.

  • Page 84: Compatibility Modes

    Appendices Compatibility Modes VGA Analog  (1) VGA Analog - PC Signal V.Frequency H.Frequency Modes Resolution (dots) [Hz] [KHz] 640x480 31.47 640x480 37.86 640x480 37.5 640x480 43.27 SVGA 800x600 35.2 SVGA 800x600 37.88 SVGA 800x600 48.08 SVGA 800x600 46.88 SVGA 800x600 53.67 1024x768...
  • Page 85 Appendices (2) VGA Analog - Extended Wide timing V.Frequency H.Frequency Modes Resolution (dots) [Hz] [KHz] 1280x720 44.8 WXGA 1280x768 47.78 WXGA 1280x768 60.29 WXGA 1280x768 68.63 WXGA 1280x800 49.6 WXGA 1366x768 47.71 WXGA+ 1440x900 55.9 WSXGA 1680x1050 65.3 Full HD 1920x1080 67.5 WUXGA...

  • Page 86: Hdmi Digital

    Appendices HDMI Digital  Aspect Refresh Rate Signal Resolution (dots) Ratio [Hz] 640x480 59.94/60 SVGA 800x600 *2 1024x768 *1 1280x768 15:9 WXGA 1280x800 16:10 WXGA 1366x768 *3 16:9 SXGA 1280x1024 SXGA+ 1400x1050 WXGA+ 1440x900 16:10 WXGA++ 1600x900 16:9 WSXGA+ 1680x1050 16:10 UXGA 1600x1200...

  • Page 87: Hdmi - 3D Timing

    Appendices HDMI - 3D Timing  Aspect Refresh Rate Signal Resolution (dots) Ratio [Hz] For PC Signal SVGA 800x600 *1 60/120 *2 1024x768 *1 60/120 *2 1280x720 1280x720 16:9 60/120 RB *2 For Video Signal SDTV (480i) 720x480 4:3/16:9 For HDMI 3D 720p (Frame Packing) 1280x720 16:9...

  • Page 88: Ceiling Mount Installation

    Appendices Ceiling Mount Installation To refuse the projector from damage, please use the ceiling mount kit for ceiling mount installation. If you buy a ceiling mount from another company, please be sure to use the screw in correct size. Screw size is vary depending on the thickness of the mount- ing plate.

  • Page 89: Cabinet Dimensions

    Appendices Cabinet Dimensions Unit: mm (inch) 250.00 (9.84”) 43.41 (1.71”) 57.89 (2.28”) 88.00 (3.46”) 9.80 (0.39”) 91.50 (3.60”) English ...

  • Page 90: Pin Assignments Of D-Sub Computer Input Connector

    Appendices Pin Assignments of D-Sub COMPUTER Input Connector Mini D-Sub 15 Pin Connector 11 12 13 14 15 9 10 Signal Level Video signal : 0.7Vp-p (Analog) Sync signal : TTL level Pin No. RGB Signal (Analog) YCbCr Signal Green Blue Ground Ground...

  • Page 91: Pc Control Codes And Cable Connection

    Appendices PC Control Codes and Cable Connection PC Control Codes Function Code Data POWER ON POWER OFF INPUT SELECT COMPUTER INPUT SELECT HDMI INPUT SELECT VIDEO PICTURE MUTE ON PICTURE MUTE OFF SOUND MUTE ON SOUND MUTE OFF NOTE: Contact your local dealer for a full list of the PC Control Codes if needed. Cable Connection Communication Protocol Baud rate ............38400 bps...

  • Page 92: Troubleshooting Check List

    Troubleshooting Check List Before contacting your dealer or 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 more efficiently. * Print the following pages.

  • Page 93: Installation Environment

    Native resolution: Refresh rate: Video adapter: Other: Projector DVD Player Signal cable Video equipment NEC standard or other manufacturer's cable? VCR, DVD player, Video camera, Video game or other Model number: Length: inch/m Manufacturer: Distribution amplifier Model number: Model number:...

  • Page 94: Register Your Projector

    Upon receipt, we will send a confirmation letter with all the details you will need to take advantage of fast, reliable warranty and service programs from the industry leader, NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc.
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