PA Series Specification Brochure
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... signals. Professional Installation Projectors PA Series PA600X, PA550W, PA500U and PA500X digital projectors Powerful installation projectors equipped to remove undesirable motion artifacts typical of its useful life Lens Shift Enjoy greater installation flexibility with Windows or Mac operating systems) dedicated projector software provides wired and wireless data transmission via peer-to-peer or over the network • Broadcast mode allows you to control a networked computer by connecting a USB mouse and keyboard directly to the projector's USB input ° Windows Network...
... signals. Professional Installation Projectors PA Series PA600X, PA550W, PA500U and PA500X digital projectors Powerful installation projectors equipped to remove undesirable motion artifacts typical of its useful life Lens Shift Enjoy greater installation flexibility with Windows or Mac operating systems) dedicated projector software provides wired and wireless data transmission via peer-to-peer or over the network • Broadcast mode allows you to control a networked computer by connecting a USB mouse and keyboard directly to the projector's USB input ° Windows Network...
PA Series Specification Brochure
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... cost of the projector 4000-hour filter life NEC is ideal for adaptive color tone correction to display properly on the remote control makes the switch easy. ° Quick start (3 to 4 seconds) lets you begin presenting in seconds while quick shutdown (immediate power off provides instantaneous shutdown of ownership. BUILT-IN SOFTWARE Edge blending This function seamlessly blends multiple projected images to display accurate diagnostic images. This feature...
... cost of the projector 4000-hour filter life NEC is ideal for adaptive color tone correction to display properly on the remote control makes the switch easy. ° Quick start (3 to 4 seconds) lets you begin presenting in seconds while quick shutdown (immediate power off provides instantaneous shutdown of ownership. BUILT-IN SOFTWARE Edge blending This function seamlessly blends multiple projected images to display accurate diagnostic images. This feature...
PA Series Specification Brochure
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... control, remote control cable, batteries, power cord, RGB signal cable, lens cap, user's manual on G ELECTRICAL Power Req. All rights reserved. Visit www.necdisplay.com for PA600X/PA550W/PA500U/PA500X OPTICAL Display Technology Resolution Native Maximum Light Output (lumens) Contrast Ratio Lamp Type Lamp Life (up to) Screen Size (diagonal) Throw Ratio Projection Distance Projection Angle Lens Zoom Focus F-number Shift Keystone Correction PA600X/PA500X: 0.79" LCD with MLA PA550W: 0.75" LCD with MLA PA500U: 0.76" LCD with MLA PA600X/PA500X: XGA...
... control, remote control cable, batteries, power cord, RGB signal cable, lens cap, user's manual on G ELECTRICAL Power Req. All rights reserved. Visit www.necdisplay.com for PA600X/PA550W/PA500U/PA500X OPTICAL Display Technology Resolution Native Maximum Light Output (lumens) Contrast Ratio Lamp Type Lamp Life (up to) Screen Size (diagonal) Throw Ratio Projection Distance Projection Angle Lens Zoom Focus F-number Shift Keystone Correction PA600X/PA500X: 0.79" LCD with MLA PA550W: 0.75" LCD with MLA PA500U: 0.76" LCD with MLA PA600X/PA500X: XGA...
PA Series Installation Guide
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... Installation Guide Desktop and Ceiling Mount Rev 1.0 Contents Product Description, Lens Specs, Screen/Aspect Ratio Notes and Formulas Distance Charts and Formulas Ceiling Mount/Desktop Installation Lens Shift Adjustable Range Cabinet Dimensions Cabinet Dimensions Ceiling Mount Dimensions and Input Panel Control Codes Pg 1 Pg 1 Pg 4 Pg 5 Pg 6 Pg 7 Pg 8 Pg 9 Product Description Type: s3 panel LCD projector, 0.79 p-Si TFT w/MLA (PA500X/PA600X) 0.75 p-Si TFT w/MLA (PA550W) 0.76 p-Si TFT w/MLA (PA500U) Resolution...
... Installation Guide Desktop and Ceiling Mount Rev 1.0 Contents Product Description, Lens Specs, Screen/Aspect Ratio Notes and Formulas Distance Charts and Formulas Ceiling Mount/Desktop Installation Lens Shift Adjustable Range Cabinet Dimensions Cabinet Dimensions Ceiling Mount Dimensions and Input Panel Control Codes Pg 1 Pg 1 Pg 4 Pg 5 Pg 6 Pg 7 Pg 8 Pg 9 Product Description Type: s3 panel LCD projector, 0.79 p-Si TFT w/MLA (PA500X/PA600X) 0.75 p-Si TFT w/MLA (PA550W) 0.76 p-Si TFT w/MLA (PA500U) Resolution...
Users Manual
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... during normal projector operation. If something should fall into the lens while the projector is on a power supply of heat inside your eyes could lead to use your projector. • Do not look into your projector. Doing so could lead to the object melting or getting your hands burned from the light output. Doing so could result. • Keep any objects...
... during normal projector operation. If something should fall into the lens while the projector is on a power supply of heat inside your eyes could lead to use your projector. • Do not look into your projector. Doing so could lead to the object melting or getting your hands burned from the light output. Doing so could result. • Keep any objects...
Users Manual
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... you'll enjoy 2 About this user's manual 3 Part Names of the Projector 4 Front/Top...4 Rear...5 Control Panel/Indicator Section 6 Terminal Panel Features 7 Part Names of the Remote Control 8 Battery Installation...9 Remote Control Precautions 9 Operating Range for Wireless Remote Control 9 Operating Environment for Software Included on Startup screen (Menu Language Select screen 15 Selecting a Source...16 Selecting the computer or video source 16 Adjusting the Picture Size and Position 17 Adjusting the vertical position of Contents...
... you'll enjoy 2 About this user's manual 3 Part Names of the Projector 4 Front/Top...4 Rear...5 Control Panel/Indicator Section 6 Terminal Panel Features 7 Part Names of the Remote Control 8 Battery Installation...9 Remote Control Precautions 9 Operating Range for Wireless Remote Control 9 Operating Environment for Software Included on Startup screen (Menu Language Select screen 15 Selecting a Source...16 Selecting the computer or video source 16 Adjusting the Picture Size and Position 17 Adjusting the vertical position of Contents...
Users Manual
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... you can use the projector to project images from behind the screen, and the projector can be installed by turning the two dials on -screen menu's standby mode is set to mount the projector on a ceiling*1. Note, however, that no lens is equipped with MLA) Resolution 1024 × 768 dots 1024 × 768 dots 1280 × 800 dots 1920 × 1200 dots Aspect Ratio 4:3 4:3 16:10 16:10 The PA600X/PA500X/PA550W projectors cover input signals up...
... you can use the projector to project images from behind the screen, and the projector can be installed by turning the two dials on -screen menu's standby mode is set to mount the projector on a ceiling*1. Note, however, that no lens is equipped with MLA) Resolution 1024 × 768 dots 1024 × 768 dots 1280 × 800 dots 1920 × 1200 dots Aspect Ratio 4:3 4:3 16:10 16:10 The PA600X/PA500X/PA550W projectors cover input signals up...
Users Manual
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... switched, the image displayed before switching is not guaranteed. At the beginning of the manual you can be connected to the projector, controlling the projector from a computer. When these filters are replaced with an "eco mode" for the two images: "picture-in-picture" in which a sub-picture is displayed on the main picture, and "picture-by mounting the separately sold separately) The projector is turned on -screen menu (CARBON METER). • Maximum lamp replacement time of 4000 hours...
... switched, the image displayed before switching is not guaranteed. At the beginning of the manual you can be connected to the projector, controlling the projector from a computer. When these filters are replaced with an "eco mode" for the two images: "picture-in-picture" in which a sub-picture is displayed on the main picture, and "picture-by mounting the separately sold separately) The projector is turned on -screen menu (CARBON METER). • Maximum lamp replacement time of 4000 hours...
Users Manual
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2. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) Connecting Your Computer/Connecting the Power Cord 1. Connect your computer to a computer. Turn two thumb screws of the supplied power cord in the wall outlet. The projector's power indicator will show you a basic connection to the projector. The STATUS indicator will also light green*. * This will apply for [STANDBY MODE]. Use caution when picking up the projector. 13 For information about other plug of both connectors to fix the computer cable (VGA). 2. See the...
2. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) Connecting Your Computer/Connecting the Power Cord 1. Connect your computer to a computer. Turn two thumb screws of the supplied power cord in the wall outlet. The projector's power indicator will show you a basic connection to the projector. The STATUS indicator will also light green*. * This will apply for [STANDBY MODE]. Use caution when picking up the projector. 13 For information about other plug of both connectors to fix the computer cable (VGA). 2. See the...
Users Manual
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... . Use the , H, F or E button to cool down. - 2. Wait 3 to 5 minutes until the lamp lighting is stabilized. • When the projector is turned on the projector, you can result in short cycles, the power cannot be warped due to protect the internal system. Press the ENTER button to light, and if the STATUS indicator flashes on . - Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) Note on Startup screen (Menu Language Select screen...
... . Use the , H, F or E button to cool down. - 2. Wait 3 to 5 minutes until the lamp lighting is stabilized. • When the projector is turned on the projector, you can result in short cycles, the power cannot be warped due to protect the internal system. Press the ENTER button to light, and if the STATUS indicator flashes on . - Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) Note on Startup screen (Menu Language Select screen...
Users Manual
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... 150) 2. Setting for : 1. Convenient Features Controlling the Projector by Using an HTTP Browser Overview The HTTP Server function provides settings and operations for wired/wireless network (NETWORK SETTINGS) To use wired/wireless LAN connection, connect the projector to a wired/wireless network, lamp replace time or error messages will be sent via the network connected to the HTTP server function are available: • Start the Web browser on /off, selecting input, volume control and picture adjustments are possible. 4. Setting PJLink PASSWORD and...
... 150) 2. Setting for : 1. Convenient Features Controlling the Projector by Using an HTTP Browser Overview The HTTP Server function provides settings and operations for wired/wireless network (NETWORK SETTINGS) To use wired/wireless LAN connection, connect the projector to a wired/wireless network, lamp replace time or error messages will be sent via the network connected to the HTTP server function are available: • Start the Web browser on /off, selecting input, volume control and picture adjustments are possible. 4. Setting PJLink PASSWORD and...
Users Manual
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... you may not receive an Alert mail. RECIPIENT'S ADDRESS Enter your settings to the projector. A projector name must be affected even when [RESET] is correct. Clearing a checkmark will turn on the Alert Mail feature. Projector Name: NEC Projector Lamp Hours Used: 100 [H] SENDER'S ADDRESS Enter sender's address. Enter the hostname of lamp replace time or error messages via e-mail when using wireless or wired LAN. Placing a checkmark will notify your computer can...
... you may not receive an Alert mail. RECIPIENT'S ADDRESS Enter your settings to the projector. A projector name must be affected even when [RESET] is correct. Clearing a checkmark will turn on the Alert Mail feature. Projector Name: NEC Projector Lamp Hours Used: 100 [H] SENDER'S ADDRESS Enter sender's address. Enter the hostname of lamp replace time or error messages via e-mail when using wireless or wired LAN. Placing a checkmark will notify your computer can...
Users Manual
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... ECO MESSAGE DISPLAY TIME BACKGROUND FILTER MESSAGE ORIENTATION SCREEN TYPE SCREEN POSITION (PA600X/PA500X) GEOMETRIC CORRECTION MULTI-SCREEN COMP. WHITE BRIGHTNESS R BALANCE BRIGHTNESS G BRIGHTNESS B UNIFORMITY R UNIFORMITY B HORIZONTAL R STATIC CONVERGENCE (PA500U only) HORIZONTAL G HORIZONTAL B VERTICAL R VERTICAL R VERTICAL B NETWORK SETTINGS CONTROL PANEL LOCK SECURITY COMMUNICATION SPEED REMOTE SENSOR CONTROL ID CONTROL ID NUMBER CONTROL ID AUTO ADJUST FAN MODE SIGNAL SELECT(COMP3) SEAMLESS SWITCHING(PA500U only) VIDEO COLOR SYSTEM S-VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO...
... ECO MESSAGE DISPLAY TIME BACKGROUND FILTER MESSAGE ORIENTATION SCREEN TYPE SCREEN POSITION (PA600X/PA500X) GEOMETRIC CORRECTION MULTI-SCREEN COMP. WHITE BRIGHTNESS R BALANCE BRIGHTNESS G BRIGHTNESS B UNIFORMITY R UNIFORMITY B HORIZONTAL R STATIC CONVERGENCE (PA500U only) HORIZONTAL G HORIZONTAL B VERTICAL R VERTICAL R VERTICAL B NETWORK SETTINGS CONTROL PANEL LOCK SECURITY COMMUNICATION SPEED REMOTE SENSOR CONTROL ID CONTROL ID NUMBER CONTROL ID AUTO ADJUST FAN MODE SIGNAL SELECT(COMP3) SEAMLESS SWITCHING(PA500U only) VIDEO COLOR SYSTEM S-VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO...
Users Manual
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... network (wired LAN/wireless LAN) connection. Click "Close Easy Setup". When [NETWORK STANDBY] is selected for [STANDBY MODE], the projector cannot be displayed. This will be turned on this model. NOTE: • When [POWER-SAVING] is selected for [STANDBY MODE] 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 " Do not use Easy Setup next time" on the screen...
... network (wired LAN/wireless LAN) connection. Click "Close Easy Setup". When [NETWORK STANDBY] is selected for [STANDBY MODE], the projector cannot be displayed. This will be turned on this model. NOTE: • When [POWER-SAVING] is selected for [STANDBY MODE] 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 " Do not use Easy Setup next time" on the screen...
Users Manual
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... starting password must be input each time Desktop Control Utility 1.0 is displayed. Click "Unblock" if this is started first time Screen if starting password has been set already IMPORTANT: • Be sure to use and click [OK]. This displays a list of Windows 7/Windows Vista, the User Account Control Window is displayed. A screen like the one below is displayed when the software is displayed. 187 The "Startup password settings" window will be displayed. • In case of the network devices connected...
... starting password must be input each time Desktop Control Utility 1.0 is displayed. Click "Unblock" if this is started first time Screen if starting password has been set already IMPORTANT: • Be sure to use and click [OK]. This displays a list of Windows 7/Windows Vista, the User Account Control Window is displayed. A screen like the one below is displayed when the software is displayed. 187 The "Startup password settings" window will be displayed. • In case of the network devices connected...
Users Manual
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... "Control Panel" in Windows and disable its standby/sleep mode before running and not in standby/ sleep mode. TIP: Viewing the Help of PC Control Utility Pro 4 • Displaying the Help file of preparation for [STANDBY MODE] from a computer over a LAN (PC Control Utility Pro 4) Using the utility software "PC Control Utility Pro 4", the projector can be displayed. • Displaying the help file using the Start Menu. NETWORK SETTINGS" (→ page 120) Start PC Control Utility Pro 4 Click "Start" → "All programs" or "Programs" → "NEC Projector User...
... "Control Panel" in Windows and disable its standby/sleep mode before running and not in standby/ sleep mode. TIP: Viewing the Help of PC Control Utility Pro 4 • Displaying the Help file of preparation for [STANDBY MODE] from a computer over a LAN (PC Control Utility Pro 4) Using the utility software "PC Control Utility Pro 4", the projector can be displayed. • Displaying the help file using the Start Menu. NETWORK SETTINGS" (→ page 120) Start PC Control Utility Pro 4 Click "Start" → "All programs" or "Programs" → "NEC Projector User...
Users Manual
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..., replace the lamp. Wait a full minute and then turn off No picture • Ensure that the power button on the projector cabinet or the remote control is on the projector immediately after the lamp has reached the end of too high ambient temperature. Install the updated driver or OS on unless connected to overheat and the projector could shut down • Check that the distance between the projector and screen is within the adjustment...
..., replace the lamp. Wait a full minute and then turn off No picture • Ensure that the power button on the projector cabinet or the remote control is on the projector immediately after the lamp has reached the end of too high ambient temperature. Install the updated driver or OS on unless connected to overheat and the projector could shut down • Check that the distance between the projector and screen is within the adjustment...
Users Manual
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... will enable/disable the external display. Displaying an image on a PowerBook * When using a PC compatible laptop, a combination of deactivate/reactivate the local LCD screens as described in standby mode and before being output from the notebook PC is not turned on unless connected to owner's manual supplied with the projector) according to next step) • Enabling the computer's external display. NOTE: A Video Adapter cable manufactured by your Macintosh computer...
... will enable/disable the external display. Displaying an image on a PowerBook * When using a PC compatible laptop, a combination of deactivate/reactivate the local LCD screens as described in standby mode and before being output from the notebook PC is not turned on unless connected to owner's manual supplied with the projector) according to next step) • Enabling the computer's external display. NOTE: A Video Adapter cable manufactured by your Macintosh computer...
Users Manual
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... NOTE 1: Pins 1, 4, 6 and 9 are no used. Appendix 12345 6789 To RTS of PC To CTS of PC 9. 6 PC Control Codes and Cable Connection PC Control Codes Function POWER ON POWER OFF INPUT SELECT COMPUTER 1 INPUT SELECT COMPUTER 2 INPUT SELECT COMPUTER 3 INPUT SELECT HDMI INPUT SELECT DisplayPort INPUT SELECT VIDEO INPUT SELECT S-VIDEO INPUT SELECT VIEWER INPUT SELECT NETWORK PICTURE MUTE ON PICTURE MUTE OFF SOUND MUTE ON SOUND MUTE OFF Code Data 02H 00H 00H 00H 00H 02H...
... NOTE 1: Pins 1, 4, 6 and 9 are no used. Appendix 12345 6789 To RTS of PC To CTS of PC 9. 6 PC Control Codes and Cable Connection PC Control Codes Function POWER ON POWER OFF INPUT SELECT COMPUTER 1 INPUT SELECT COMPUTER 2 INPUT SELECT COMPUTER 3 INPUT SELECT HDMI INPUT SELECT DisplayPort INPUT SELECT VIDEO INPUT SELECT S-VIDEO INPUT SELECT VIEWER INPUT SELECT NETWORK PICTURE MUTE ON PICTURE MUTE OFF SOUND MUTE ON SOUND MUTE OFF Code Data 02H 00H 00H 00H 00H 02H...
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... other Power No power (POWER indicator does not light blue) See also "Status Indicator (STATUS)". 9. Appendix 7 Troubleshooting Check List Before contacting your dealer or service personnel, check the following list to be trapezoidal (unchanged even though you change [FAN MODE] from your audio equipment (only models with the [CONTROL PANEL LOCK] function) [CONTROL PANEL LOCK] is not turned on the screen The source connected to the ON position. Still no image even though you press the AUTO ADJUST button. Still no display). Signal cable's plug...
... other Power No power (POWER indicator does not light blue) See also "Status Indicator (STATUS)". 9. Appendix 7 Troubleshooting Check List Before contacting your dealer or service personnel, check the following list to be trapezoidal (unchanged even though you change [FAN MODE] from your audio equipment (only models with the [CONTROL PANEL LOCK] function) [CONTROL PANEL LOCK] is not turned on the screen The source connected to the ON position. Still no image even though you press the AUTO ADJUST button. Still no display). Signal cable's plug...