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Projector L50W User’s Manual Model No. NP-L50W...
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(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.
Important Information Safety Cautions Precautions Please read this manual carefully before using your NEC L50W 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.
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.
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Fire and Shock Precautions • Ensure that there is sufficient ventilation and that vents are unobstructed to prevent the build-up of heat inside your projector. Allow at least 4 inches (10cm) of space between your projector and a wall. • Do not try to touch the ventilation outlet as it can become heated while the projector is turned on and im- mediately after the projector is turned off.
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 battery. • Do not throw battery into fire. •...
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About High Altitude mode • Set [Fan Mode] to [High] when using the projector at altitudes approximately 2500 feet/760 meters or higher. • Using the projector at altitudes approximately 2500 feet/760 meters or higher without setting to [High] can cause the projector to overheat and the projector could shut down. If this happens, wait a couple min- utes and turn on the projector.
Usage Notice Precautions Follow all warnings, precautions and maintenance as recom- mended in this user’s guide to maximize the life of your unit. ■ Warning- Turkish RoHS information relevant for Turkish market EEE Yonetmeliğine Uygundur. High gain type screens are not optimal for use with this projector.
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■ Turn off the product before cleaning. ■ Use a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent to clean the cabinet. ■ Disconnect the power plug from AC outlet if the product is not being used for a long period of time. ■...
Introduction Product Features This product is a WXGA single chip 0.45” DLP Features you’ll enjoy: ■ Light and small LED projector The projector uses LED as a light source instead of lamp. ■ Display popular wide screen High resolution display - 1,039,680 pixels (similar to WXGA) ■...
Q uick Setup Guide (P/N: 7N8N2201) 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 Introduction Projector Remote Control (P/N:79TC5091) Battery (CR2025) Power Cord x1 ...
Connection Ports 1. SD CARD Slot Used for Multimedia. We do not warrant Note: that the projector sup- Supported SD card types are: ports all SD cards and - SD card up to 2 GB all USB devices in the - SDHC card up to 32 GB market.
Introduction English ... Control Panel POWER and indicator SOURCE STATUS indi- cator LED indicator Press the “ ” button to turn on the projector. Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on pages 14-15. Press “SOURCE” to select an input signal.
Remote Control Before using the remote control for the first time, remove the transparent insulation tape. See page 11 for battery installation. Introduction POWER Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on pages 14-15 VOL. +/- Increase/decrease speaker vol- ume.
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Introduction English ... Press “SD” to choose the SD CARD slot. Multimedia will start. USB-A Press “USB-A” to choose the USB-A port. Multimedia will start. USB-B Press “USB-B” to choose the USB-B port. (USB Display) AUTO ADJ. Optimizing a computer image automatically.
Battery Installation 1. Press firmly and slide the battery cover off. 2. Remove the old Lithium coin cell and install new one The infrared signal (CR2025). Ensure that the operates by line-of- side with a “+” is facing up. sight up to a distance of about 22 feet/7 m and within a 60-degree angle of the remote...
Installation Connecting the Projector Connect to Computer/Notebook Make sure that the power plug is fully inserted into both the projector AC inlet and the wall outlet. To the wall outlet Note: When Viewing a DVI Digital Signal • Use a DVI-to-HDMI cable compliant with DDWG (Digital Display Working Group) DVI (Digital Visual Interface) revision 1.0 standard.
Connect to Video Sources Make sure that the power plug is fully inserted into both the projector AC inlet and the wall outlet. To the wall outlet Due to the differ- ence in applications for each country, some regions may have differ- ent accessories.
The Power indicator will flash blue. The startup screen (NEC logo) will display and the Power indicator will turn steady blue. The projector will detect your source automatically. “SOURCE” button on the control panel or use “COMP.”, “VIDEO”, “HDMI”, “SD”, “USB-A”, “USB-B”...
Powering Off the Projector 1. Press the button on the control panel to turn off the projector, you will In some cases the see a message as below on the on-screen display. POWER indicator can stay light for a certain period of time after the power cord is unplugged.
Installation English ... Warning Indicator When the “STATUS” indicator flashes red in two cycles, it indicates the projector has overheated. The projector will automatically shut itself down. When the “STATUS” indicator flashes red in four cycles and the message below displays on-screen, it indicates the fan failed.
Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Height of Projector Image The projector is equipped with an adjustable foot to raise and lower the image to fill the screen. Rotate the tilt adjustable foot counter clockwise to raise the projector or clockwise to lower it. Tilt adjusting foot Installation ...
Installation To focus the image, rotate the focus lever until the image is clear. 1.7' 3.0' 4.9' 6.6' 7.9' 9.8' Screen (Diagonal) Screen Size (Width x Height) D (cm/inch) Distance English ... This graph is for user’s reference only. Adjusting the Projector Focus L50W series: The projector will focus at distances from 20.5”...
On Screen Display The Projector has a multilingual On Screen Display (OSD) that allows you to make image adjustments and change a variety of settings. The projector will automatically detect the source. How to operate When “Advanced”, To open the OSD, press the MENU button on the Remote Control. “Signal”, or “Informa- When OSD is displayed, use the tion”...
User Controls Main Menu Sub Menu IMAGE Picture Mode Wall Color Brightness Contrast Sharpness Saturation Advanced SCREEN Aspect Ratio Overscan V Keystone Auto Keystone Auto V-Flip SETTING Language Image Flip Menu Location Signal Mute Volume Advanced English ... Menu Tree Gamma BrilliantColor™...
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Main Menu Sub Menu OPTIONS Input Search Fan Mode Eco Mode Information Hide Background Color Information Advanced Reset Please note that the on-screen display (OSD) menus vary according to the signal type selected and the projector model you are using. ) 10 at factory default ...
User Controls Picture Mode There are many factory presets optimized for various types of im- ages. Use the 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.
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Contrast The contrast controls the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the picture. Adjusting the contrast changes the amount of black and white in the image. Press the Press the Sharpness “Sharpness”, “Satu- ration”...
User Controls IMAGE | Advanced Gamma This allows you to choose a gamma table that has been fine-tuned to bring out the best image quality for the input. BrilliantColor™ This adjustable item utilizes a new color-processing algorithm and system level enhancements to enable higher brightness while providing true, more vibrant colors.
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User Controls Input Use this option to enable / disable input sources. Press the sub menu and select which sources you require. Press the EN- TER button to finalize the selection. The projector will not search for inputs that are not selected. Exit Press to return to the previous menu.
User Controls SCREEN Aspect Ratio Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio. Overscan Overscan function removes the noise in a video image. Overscan the image to remove video encoding noise on the edge of video source. V Keystone Press the the image looks trapezoidal, this option can help make the image...
SETTING Language Choose the multilingual OSD menu. Press the the sub menu and then use the preferred language. Press The rear projection is to be used with a translucent screen. Image Filp User Controls to finalize the selection. Standard: Normal screen.
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User Controls Menu Location Choose the menu location on the display screen. Signal Refer to next page. Mute Volume Advanced Refer to page 30. English ... Standard H Flip Choose “On” to turn mute on. Choose “Off” to turn mute off. Press the button to decrease the volume.
SETTING | Signal (RGB) “Signal” is only supported in Analog VGA (RGB) Phase signal. 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. Clock Change the display data frequency to match the frequency of your computer’s graphic card.
User Controls SETTING | Advanced Logo Use this function to display the startup screen (NEC logo). Closed Caption Use this function to enable close caption and activate the closed caption menu. Select an appropriate closed captions option: Off, CC1, CC2, CC3 and CC4.
OPTIONS Input Search On: The projector will search for other signals if the current input signal is lost. Off: The projector will only search current input connection. Fan Mode AUTO: The built-in fans automatically run at a variable speed ...
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User Controls Information Refer to next page. Advanced Refer to page 34. Reset Choose “Yes” to return the display parameters on all menus to the factory default settings. English ...
OPTIONS | Information Information To display the projector information for source, resolution, and software version on the screen. “Video Level”, “Aspect Ratio”, and “Color Space” are only supported un- der HDMI source. User Controls ... English...
User Controls OPTIONS | Advanced Direct Power On Choose “On” to activate Direct Power mode. The projector will automatically power on when AC power is supplied, without pressing the ON button on the remote control. Auto Power Off (min) Sets the countdown timer interval. The countdown timer will start, when there is no signal being sent to the projector.
Using Multimedia Multimedia is an interactive PC-less presentation solution. It equipped several mode (Photo, Video, Music, Office Reader, and Setting) with user-friendly user interface. To display the main menu of the Multimedia, press the USB- A, USB-B or SD button on the remote control or press the SOURCE button.
User Controls 6. To exit, press the MENU button again. The OSD will be closed and Photo Viewer Music Player Video Player English ... How to operate To open the OSD, press the MENU button on the Remote Control. When OSD is displayed, use the in the main menu.
Settings Photo Setup Music Setup Video Setup Firmware Upgrade To upgrade the firmware, visit at: http://www.nec-display.com/dl/en/index.html To check the version of your projector, from the menu, select [Options] -> [Information] -> [Software2 Version]. User Controls File list mode Level 3 Display Ratio 5 sec./15 sec./30 sec./1 min./5 min./15...
User Controls ■ Supported graphic formats: ■ Supported audio formats: ■ Supported video formats: ■ Supported formats for Office Reader: English ... Supported Formats JPG, BMP JPG file supports JPEG Baseline and progressive JPEG. BMP file supports full color only. - Some files supported by the above requirements may not be displayed WAV, MP3, WMA...
Using the Projector as a Storage Device Important: • Use the projector’s storage area as a temporary storage. Back up your data on your computer’s hard disk drive before using the projector as a storage device. We will not be liable for any data loss or damage that could result from using the projector.
User Controls Projecting Your Computer’s Screen Image from the Projector via the USB Cable (USB Display) Using the supplied USB cable (or a commercially available USB cable compatible with USB 2.0 specifications) to connect the computer with the projector allows you to send your computer screen image to the projector for displaying.
Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with the projector, refer to the fol- lowing 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 ...
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Change the monitor color setting from your computer. Use “Clock” to make an adjustment. Check and reconfigure the display mode of your graphic card to make it compatible with the product. Hewlett => [Fn]+[F4] Packard NEC=> [Fn]+[F3] Toshiba => [Fn]+[F5]...
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Problem: Image is out of focus Adjust the Focus Lever on the projector lens. Make sure the projection screen is between the required distance 20.5” to 118.1”/52 to 300 mm from the projector (refer to page 18). 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.
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Appendices Problem: Indicator lighting message Power Indicator Indicator Condition Blinking light Blue 0.5 sec On, 0.5 sec Off 2.5 sec On, 0.5 sec Off Steady light Blue Status Indicator Indicator Condition Blinking light 1 cycle (0.5 sec On, 0.5 sec Off) 2 cycle (0.5 sec On, 0.5 sec Off) 4 cycle (0.5 sec...
Specifications Optical Projection System Single DLP® chip (0.45”, aspect ratio 16:10) Resolution 1,039,680 pixels (similar to WXGA) Lens Fixed lens, manual focus F/15 Light Output 500 lumens *2 *3 Contrast Ratio 2500:1 (full white:full black) Image Size (Diagonal) 17 to 100 inches / 0.432 to 2.540 m Projection Distance 20.5 to 118.1 inches / 52 to 300 mm (mini.
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Appendices Electrical *4 HDMI (Deep Color) with HDCP ® What is HDCP/HDCP technology? HDCP is an acronym for High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection. High bandwidth Digital Content Protec- tion (HDCP) is a system for preventing illegal copying of video data sent over a Digital Visual Interface (DVI). If you are unable to view material via the HDMI input, this does not necessarily mean the projector is not functioning properly.
Appendices SVGA XGA+ HDTV(1080p) HDTV(1080i) HDTV(720p) SDTV(480p) SDTV(576p) WXGA Quad-VGA SXGA SXGA+ WXGA+ WXGA++ NTSC PAL60 SECAM TIP: • An image with any resolution will be displayed with scaling technology. • Sync on Green and Composite sync signals are not supported. •...
Tripod Stand Installation 1. You can install this projector using a camera tripod. 2. The tripod specifications: CAUTION: CAUTION: This screw hole is not used for ceiling - Do not use on an mount. Do not use this screw hole to attach a ceiling mount kit.
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 Appendices Pin No. RGB Signal (Analog) Green Blue Ground Ground Red Ground Green Gro...
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.
Horizontal synch frequency Vertical synch frequency Synch polarity Synch type STATUS Indicator: Steady light/Flashing light Remote control model number: DVD Player Signal cable NEC standard or other manufacturer’s cable? Model number: Length: Distribution amplifier Model number: Switcher Model number: Adapter Model number:...
TravelCare Guide TravelCare - a service for international travelers This product is eligible for “TravelCare”, NEC’s unique international warranty and repair service. For more information on TravelCare service, visit our website (in English only). http://www.nec-display.com/dl/en/pj_support/travel_care.html...