NEC XL-3500 User Manual
NEC XL-3500 User Manual

NEC XL-3500 User Manual

Multisync hivid 3500 series large screen multisync projection system

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MultiSync Hivid 3500 Projector
Large Screen MultiSync Projection System
User's Manual
Model number: XL-3500

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  • Page 1 MultiSync Hivid 3500 Projector Large Screen MultiSync Projection System User’s Manual Model number: XL-3500...
  • Page 2 Precautions Please read this manual carefully before using your NEC MultiSync Hivid 3500 Projector and keep the manual handy for future reference.
  • Page 3: Power Supply

    Please note that there is a warning system built in, that displays the following message when you reach 1500 hours of operation” Lamp Running Time is Over 1500 Hours!!” When you see this message please contact your NEC Dealer for a replacement.
  • Page 4 Le plafond doit être assez résistant pour supporter le projecteur et l'installation doit être faite en conformité avec toute norme de construction locale. b. Le projecteur doit être installé par du personnel qualifié d'un revendeur agréé NEC. Alimentation 1. Le projecteur est conçu pour fonctionner sous une tension d'alimentation de 2,3 KW (MAX) CA 200-240 V 50/60 Hz. S'assurer que la tension du secteur soit conforme à...
  • Page 5: Limited Warranty

    FOR MORE INFORMATION, TELEPHONE 800-836-0655 NEC TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 1250 N. Arlington Heights Road, Suite 500 Itasca. Illinois 60143-1248 NOTE: All products returned to NECTECH for service MUST have prior approval. To get approval, call NEC Technologies at 800-836-0655.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 INTRODUCTION Introduction To The MultiSync Hivid 3500 Projector ... 7 How Do You Get Started?... 7 What’s In The Box? ... 7 1.PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Input Panel Features ...
  • Page 7: Introduction To The Multisync Hivid 3500 Projector

    DVD player and even an HD VCR or HD laser disc player. You can use the projector on a tabletop or cart, you can permanently mount it on a ceiling*, or you can use MultiSync Hivid 3500 Projector to project images from behind the screen. The wired remote control can be used with a cable, and you can even use the wireless remote control.
  • Page 8: Input Panel Features

    OFF position to turn off the breaker. When abnormal conditions are encountered, the breaker will trip and turn the projector off. If the projector will not be used for an extended period of time, turn off the breaker by pressing the switch to the OFF position.
  • Page 9: Part Names And Functions

    OUT: for daisy-chaining multiple projectors and operating them with the same external equipment. To do so, connect to a second projector’ s IN terminal to relay the input at the IN terminal of the first projector until all the projectors are connected.
  • Page 10 1.PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OPTIONAL Boards VIDEO INPUT Board [XG VIDIN(A)] Front view VIDEO INPUT 1 Active Indicator (green LED) ... Lights up when this board is selected. 2 VIDEO INPUT Terminal ... Connects composite video output signals. 3 S-VIDEO INPUT Terminal ... Connects S-video output signals. 4 VIDEO INPUT Terminal ...
  • Page 11 The combination of the rotary switch and the jumper pins allows the projector to accept VIDEO signals. Note that this board cannot accept RGB signals when board is set to VIDEO input. Rotary switch (S1001) Setting of Rotary switch and Jumpers Rotary Switch(S1001) * indicates factory preset.
  • Page 12: Remote Control Features

    If you want to use your remote control with the cable, connect one end of the cable to the jack on the remote control and the other end to the REMOTE 2 IN jack of the projector. 1 Remote Jack Insert the supplied remote cable here.
  • Page 13 B HELP Button Press to display the explanation of the current selected function and available functions. C SIG LEVEL Button Press to display the SIGNAL LEVEL menu. You can set the level for an RGB or YUV signal. D GAMMA Button Press to display the GAMMA CORRECTON menu.
  • Page 14: Remote Control Battery Installation

    Remote Control Precautions • When using the remote wirelessly, you should be within 23 ft.(7 m) of the projector and at an angle of no more than 30 degrees. • When the cable is connected to the remote control, it will not work wirelessly.
  • Page 15 The following steps are necessary only when the projector is installed on the ceiling. When you use the projector in floor projection, you do not need to fasten the remote with the metal fitting. Simply open the lid and put the remote in the compartment.
  • Page 16: Installation

    80" (2 m) measured diagonally. The largest the image can be is 500" (12.7 m). WARNING • Only use your projector on a solid, level surface. If the projector falls to the ground, you can be injured and the projector severely damaged.
  • Page 17 NOTE: The margin of error for projection distance is +/- 3% in fixed-focal-length lens and +/- 5% in zoom lens. Six lenses are available. The four are fixed-focal-length lenses; the two are zoom lenses. Order lens from your NEC dealer using lens’ s model number. Consult your NEC dealer for lens installation and replacement. Lens vertical adjustment ÀÀ...
  • Page 18: Ceiling Installation

    2.INSTALLATION Ceiling Installation Installing your MultiSync Hivid 3500 Projector on the ceiling must be done by a qualified technician. Contact your NEC dealer for more information. Do not attempt to install the projector yourself. The following shows the proper relative positions of the projector and screen.
  • Page 19: Reflecting The Image

    Reflecting The Image Using a mirror to reflect your projector’s image enables you to enjoy a much larger image. Contact your NEC dealer if you need a mirror. If you’re using a mirror and your image is inverted, use the ADJUST-SETTING Menu to access to correct the orientation.
  • Page 20: Examples Of Connections

    2.INSTALLATION EXAMPLES OF CONNECTIONS. CAUTIONS ON CONNECTIONS: • Unplug the projector and other equipment from the AC supply before making connections. • Make sure that the plug of the power cord is properly connected to the power outlet. A loose connection may cause hum or noise.
  • Page 21: When Used With One Switcher (Iss-6020/Iss-6020G)

    When Used with One Switcher (ISS-6020/ISS-6020G) Up to 10 input signals can be accepted when the projector is connected to one Switcher. Using the projector with the Switcher allows easy adjustment and signal selection. REMOTE1 To REMOTE1 VIDEO BNC RCA...
  • Page 22: When Used With Two Or More Switchers (100 Inputs)

    Up to 100 inputs can be accepted using the Switcher. How to make connections: 1 Connect the REMOTE 1 terminal of the master Switcher to the REMOTE 1 of the projector using the optional control cable (15p-15p/CTL-6010). 2 Next connect the REMOTE 2 terminal of the master...
  • Page 23 Slave 7 Slave 8 Slave 9 Slave 10 Output to Setting of S8601 The Projector Slot 1 of the Master Slot 2 of the Master Slot 3 of the Master Slot 4 of the Master Slot 5 of the Master...
  • Page 24: Remote 1 Connector

    Others Used inside the Projector. Normally set to OPEN. When using with the Switcher ISS-6020/ISS-6020G, connect no. 1,2,6,7,9 and15 pins of the projector to the same no. pins of the switcher as shown below. REMOTE 1 terminal of the Projector mini D-sub 15 pin (male) Pins without a number are open.
  • Page 25: When Used In Stand Alone Operation

    • When in the external control mode, the POWER, INPUT and PICTURE MUTE buttons on the remote control will not function. NOTE: Pin 13 is the external remote signal terminal. The projector can be controlled by the same format signal as the supplied remote control from the external controller regardless of setting Pin 14.
  • Page 26: Operation

    First press the POWER button on the remote control or the projector cabinet. The STANDBY light will glow. Allow the fan to cool the projector for three minutes. This will extend the life of the lamp. Then turn off the main power switch on the back panel. The power light will go out. Last turn off the breaker switch on the back panel.
  • Page 27: Using The On-Screen Menus

    Open the Adjustment menu and select the item you wish to adjust. To display the ADJUST menu, proceed as follows: 1 Press the ADJUST button. • The projector may ask for your passcode. 2 Enter your registered passcode. When a passcode has not been registered: •...
  • Page 28: Menu Descriptions & Functions

    3.OPERATION Menu Descriptions & Functions Access of all set-up functions is done through the menu system. Depending upon button selection, your desired screen will be dis- played as shown below: NOTE: Some function items will not be available on the input video signal or connected peripheral equipment. Functions not available are indicated in gray.
  • Page 29: Storing Projector Settings (Automatic Save Feature)

    Storing Projector Settings (Automatic Save Feature) You have two options to store projector settings in the memory: auto- matically and manually. * The Automatic Save Feature mode has been set to "DISABLE" by factory. For information on setting, see "Automatic Auto Data Store"...
  • Page 30: Basic Operation (Operate Menu)

    3.OPERATION Basic Operation (Operate Menu) Source Select Enables you to select a source such as a VCR, laser disk player, DVD player, or computer. • Use the CURSOR button to highlight the source to be switched to and press the ENTER to the selected source. NOTE: •...
  • Page 31 Key. For further details, contact your dealer. • If there are two or more memory locations that contain the same signal information the projector will reference the signal nearest the beginning of the list. To select the next signal use the CURSOR S–VIDEO...
  • Page 32: Source Information

    3.OPERATION Source Information Provides and changes information for the parameters of your current projected source. NOTE: For other registered signals, change their parameters on the Source Registry menu. The menu items you can display, change or specify are as follows: Source Name--------------- Changes a user name that has previ- ously been entered.
  • Page 33: Source Name

    The following items can be set: Source Name To change the source name or input a new source name by selecting one character at a time with the INPUT buttons 1 through 10 and by moving the cursor with the CURSOR button. Only after completely finishing the selection of the characters, press ENTER.
  • Page 34 3.OPERATION Input Slot You can select the input terminal for the registered signal. This feature is useful when you need to change the input terminal due to adding optional equipment. NOTE: This setting cannot be done to the current projected signal.
  • Page 35 Sync System This function is used to select the detection method of the sync signal for an RGB signal. Use the CURSOR button to select "AUTO", "G-SYNC", or "TRI-SYNC" and press ENTER. • When "AUTO" is selected, the sync type will be displayed. •...
  • Page 36: Noise Reduction

    3.OPERATION Noise Reduction This function is used to turn this feature on so video noise can be reduced. Use the CURSOR button to select either On or Off and press the ENTER button. Stadium Mode This feature is used to select this feature so the picture is ex- panded in the horizontal and vertical directions at different ratios.
  • Page 37: Picture Control

    Picture Control Provides access to controls for your image such as brightness, contrast, color, sharpness, hue, color temperature, gamma correction. NOTE: Color, tint, and sharpness are available for an RGB source only. 1. Use the CURSOR want to adjust and press the ENTER button. Items to select •...
  • Page 38: Display Control

    3.OPERATION Display Control Enables you to fine tune the computer image or to remove any vertical banding that might appear by adjusting the clock frequen- cies, and to adjust the clock phase or to reduce video noise, dot interference or cross talk. This also allows you to pan or zoom in/out the image.
  • Page 39: Image Control

    Image Control Enables you to adjust the image position and blanking. Use the CURSOR button to select the item you want to adjust and press the ENTER button. Items to select • Image Position ----------- Adjusts the image position. • Blanking ------------------- Adjusts the screen area. Image Position Pressing the CURSOR moves the position of the picture...
  • Page 40: Sound Control

    3.OPERATION Sound Control (only when used with the ISS-6020/ISS-6020G Switcher) Provides access to control for your sound volume. NOTE: This function works only with the ISS-6020/ISS-6020G Switcher. The CURSOR button increases the volume. The CURSOR button decreases the volume. Closed Caption Enables you to set several closed caption modes for text to be superim- posed on the projection screen.
  • Page 41: Timer Setting

    The two timer functions are available: On/ Off Timer and Sleep Timer. NOTE: When the On Timer is set and the projector is in standby, the two digit indicator flashes "00" to indicate that the On Timer is active.
  • Page 42 To delete the setting data such as week, day and on/off time for the program number, select the Clear and press ENTER. NOTE: When setting On Timer during cooling the fan, the projector will turn on after the cooling has finished. To set the Sleep Timer:...
  • Page 43: Ajusting And Setting (Adjust Menu)

    Source Registry When connecting a signal for the first time, you need to register it into the projector’ s memory. You can copy the initial setting for the new signal from any other signal that has already been registered or use the factory preset setting.
  • Page 44 Cancel. 1) To Select a Slot You have two steps depending on whether you use your projector on standalone or with the ISS-6020 switcher(s). NOTE: The setting INPUT TERMINAL cannot be done to the current projected signal.
  • Page 45 Select your desired signal system. Items to select • RGB ----------- Selects the RGB input signal of this projector • C-Video ------- Selects the VIDEO input signal of this projector • S-Video ------- Selects the S-VIDEO input signal of this projector.
  • Page 46 3.OPERATION For example: A • When pressing the INPUT button while holding down the CTL button, another group of characters will be rotated. For example: a • The characters corresponding to these INPUT buttons are as follows: When using With CTL INPUT 1 A, B, C, and 1 a, b, c, and ! INPUT 2 D, E, F, and 2 d, e, f, and “\par INPUT 3 G, H, I, and 3 g, h, i, and #...
  • Page 47 * Cut Enables you to remove a selected signal from the list and place it on the “clipboard” in the projector. * Copy Enables you to copy a selected signal from the list and place it on the “clipboard” in the projector.
  • Page 48: Amplitude

    3.OPERATION Amplitude Enables you to adjust the horizontal and vertical amplitude of the image. NOTE: Normally use the normal value. Use the CURSOR to adjust the horizontal amplitude. Use the CURSOR to adjust the vertical amplitude. When the amplitude adjusting is completed, press the END button. White Balance Enables you to adjust the white balance of the image.
  • Page 49: Uniformity

    Uniformity Enables you to adjust the white uniformity and edge blending. The white uniformity feature allows you to adjust color balance on the left and right side of the screen; the edge-blending feature allows you to adjust the brightness on the area which two images projected from the two projectors are overlapped.
  • Page 50: Display Function

    3.OPERATION Display Function Enables you to adjust various items such as the field handling, interlace mode and sync protect if the image is not displayed correctly. Normally you do not need to set these items. Items to select • Field Handling -------- Sets the high refresh signal or interlace or both •...
  • Page 51: Lamp Mode

    Lamp Mode Enables you to adjust the brightness of the lamp. Items to select • Normal ---------------- Normally select this mode. • High Bright ----------- Select this mode to increase the brightness of the lamp. NOTE: The High Bright mode shortens the lamp life. Be sure to use this mode at temperature 95 degrees F (35 degrees C) or less.
  • Page 52: Set Option

    Entering Passcode To prevent any unauthorized operation or mis-adjustment, the projector is equipped with a passcode option. If your passcode has not been entered correctly, the “Adjustment” menu will not be displayed. When the ADJUST button is pressed, and no passcode has been entered, the “Passcode?”...
  • Page 53 Registering Passcode When the projector is shipped from the factory, no passcode is registered. If you want to use the passcode option, you must register a passcode. To register a new passcode, proceed as follows: 1 Press the ADJUST button.
  • Page 54 3.OPERATION 6 Enter the new passcode again. 1) Each time you press the INPUT button, an asterisk will appear next to the “Confirm New Passcode?” message. 2) Once you have finished entering the new four digit passcode, press ENTER. NOTE: If you have made an error, press the NORMAL button to delete the asterisk “*”.
  • Page 55 Changing Your Passcode To change your passcode, proceed as follows: 1 Press the ADJUST button. • The “Passcode?” screen will be displayed. 2 Enter the four digit current passcode using the “1” through “10” buttons. Press ENTER. • The “Adjustment” menu will be displayed. 3 Use the CURSOR button to highlight the “8.
  • Page 56 3.OPERATION 7 Enter a new passcode using the “1” through “10” buttons. 1) Each time you press the INPUT button, an asterisk will appear next to the “New Passcode?” message. 2) Once you have finished entering the four digit new passcode, press ENTER.
  • Page 57 Canceling Your Passcode To cancel the passcode, proceed as follows: 1 Press the ADJUST button and then enter your passcode. • The “Passcode?” screen will be displayed. 2 Enter the four digit current passcode using the “1” through “10” buttons and then press ENTER. •...
  • Page 58 3.OPERATION 7 Use the CURSOR button to select Yes and then press ENTER. Items to select • Yes ---------------- When selecting “Yes”, the current passcode will be canceled. You will not be required to re-enter your passcode when you press the ADJUST button to re-enter the ADJUST mode.
  • Page 59: Setting Mode

    TION” menu. 2 Use the CURSOR button to select one of the four projector installation types and press ENTER. Items to select • CEILING/REAR ... Ceiling mounting type and rear projection • FLOOR/REAR ... Desk top type and rear projection •...
  • Page 60: Default Source Select

    3.OPERATION Default Source Select You can set the projector to default to any one of its inputs each time the projector is turned on. Proceed as follows: 1 Use the CURSOR button to select the “Default Source Select” item, then press ENTER to display the “Default Source Select”...
  • Page 61 3 Use the CURSOR button to select an input and then press the ENTER button. When used in stand alone operation: The default input screen will be displayed. Use the CURSOR button to select an input and press ENTER. When used with a single Switcher: The “MASTER”...
  • Page 62 3.OPERATION S-Video Mode Select This function is used to select the S-video signal detection mode. This allows identifying of the S-video signals with different aspect ratio: squeeze or full mode(16 : 9) and letter box (4 : 3) signals. To set, proceed as follows: 1 Use the CURSOR button to select the “S-Video Mode Select”...
  • Page 63: Video System Select

    • Select a video standard manually when connecting to poor quality signal or non-standard signals such as video games. NOTE: The projector may not function correctly with a mono- chrome signals in the Auto mode. - S e t t i n g M o d e - 1 .
  • Page 64 This feature allows you to select two ways to store settings; auto- matically and manually. After “Enable” is selected in the Auto Data Store menu, all projector settings are stored in the projector's memory automatically. To set this feature, proceed as follows: 1 Use the CURSOR button to select the “Auto Data Store”...
  • Page 65 Option Terminal Speed This feature allows you to set baud rate of the OPTION terminal from 4800 to 38400 bps. NOTE: • The baud rate of the OPTION terminal defaults to 38400 bps at the factory. • Make sure that the baud rate of the OPTION terminal matches that of operating of the connected equipment.
  • Page 66 3.OPERATION Uniformity Switching Enables you to enable or dasable the uniformity white and edge blending features. 1 Use the CURSOR button to select the “Uniformity Switching” item, then press ENTER. 2 Use the CURSOR button to select the “White Unifor- mity or Edge Blend.”...
  • Page 67: Menu Mode

    NOTE: Pressing DISPLAY with CTL will select the non on-screen mode; pressing DISPLAY with CTL again will cancel this mode. Even if the on-screen display may be turned off with CTL and DISPLAY, any adjustment will still change the projector’s memory settings. Proceed as follows: 1 Use the CURSOR button to highlight the “Message...
  • Page 68 3.OPERATION 2 Use the CURSOR button to select either “Auto” or “Manual“ and press ENTER. Items to select • Auto ... The on-screen menu display appears when the buttons on the remote control, or the controls on the rear panel are pressed. The on-screen display will turn off at a preselected time.
  • Page 69 Date, Time Preset The current year, month, date and time are displayed on the top of the screen. Proceed as follows: 1 Use the CURSOR button to highlight the “Date, Time, Preset” item. Press ENTER to display the “Date, Time Preset” menu.
  • Page 70 3.OPERATION Display Item Set This feature allows you to display the items : date, time, input signal, source name, address, and new signal on the top of the screen. 1 Use the CURSOR button to highlight the “Display Item Set” menu. Press ENTER. 2 Use the CURSOR buttons to select on or off and press ENTER.
  • Page 71: Execute Mode

    Items to select • Stand Alone ... The projector used in stand alone operation. • SW 1 Level ... The projector used with one Switcher. • SW 2 Level ... The projector used with two or more Switchers. 3 Use the CURSOR button to select either “Yes”...
  • Page 72 3.OPERATION PJ Address Each projector needs its own unique address in the case of a serial connection of projectors. Up to 64 addresses can be set. Proceed as follows: 1 Use the CURSOR button to highlight the “2/PJ Address” line. Press ENTER to display the “Address” menu.
  • Page 73 RC UNIT address mode. Address common to all the projectors When specifying the remote control address as “00”, you can operate the projector using the remote control, regardless of the projector addresses. If the remote control loses power, the remote control address becomes “00”.
  • Page 74: Help Menu

    User Name ------------------- Indicates the user name Set Serial No. --------------- Indicates serial number for your projec- Set hour Meter -------------- Indicates the amount of operating time of your projector Lamp Hour Mete ----------- Indicates the amount of operating time of the lamp...
  • Page 75: Others

    • When the TEST button is pressed, the Test Pattern menu will be displayed and when END is pressed, the screen will be changed to the source screen. • The projector will return to the original source screen by pressing END only when no menu or no adjustment screen is displayed.
  • Page 76: Normalize/Load/Cancel

    3.OPERATION Normal, Load, and Cancel Function Adjustment settings can be returned to the factory preset level, previously stored level, or can be canceled. To return to the standard level (Normal): 1. Press the NORMAL button. The confirmation message is displayed. 2.
  • Page 77 To cancel the adjustment data (Cancel): 1. Press and hold the CTL button then press the NORMAL button. • The Memory menu is displayed. 2. Use the CURSOR button to select Cancel. • A confirmation message is displayed. 3. Use the CURSOR button to select Yes.
  • Page 78: Specifications

    1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 Projection Type : 3Chip DMD TM High light out put projector. Projection System : 3chip DMD TM , 1 Lens Display Orientation...
  • Page 79 Convergence limits : Within one pixel Set-up signal : Gray Scale signal , Cross hatch signal , All white , All Black , 20% white Power supply : AC 200V - 240V Power consumption : 2.3KW ( MAX) Input current : 12.5 A(MAX) Safety and regulation DHHS : Approved...
  • Page 80: Appendix

    1 2 3 4 5 6 5.APPENDIX 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 Message List Code PS PROTECT ERROR (Overload or failure in the mains power supply) POWERGOOD ERROR (Insufficient voltage of +5V(D) or DLP5V in the mains power supply) C0~CF...
  • Page 81 NEC Corporation Printed in Japan 78408931...

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