NEC PA500U User Manual (English)

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Questions and Answers:

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Mr. Ian GonzalesAug 12, 2025
How to fix if my NEC Projector does not turn on?
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  lhendersonAug 12, 2025
  If your NEC Projector doesn't turn on, first, make sure the power cord is correctly plugged in and that the power button on both the projector and the remote control is on. Check that the lamp cover is correctly installed. If the projector has overheated due to insufficient ventilation or a warm room, move it to a cooler location. If the lamp has reached the end of its life and you've used the projector for another 100 hours, replace the lamp and reset the lamp hours used. If the lamp fails to light, wait a minute before turning the power on again. When using the projector at altitudes approximately 5500 feet/1600 meters or higher, ensure that [FAN MODE] is set to [HIGH ALTITUDE] to prevent overheating.
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Henry RogersAug 16, 2025
What to do if NEC Projector will turn off by itself?
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  Jessica GarciaAug 16, 2025
  If your NEC Projector turns off unexpectedly, make sure that the [OFF TIMER], [AUTO POWER OFF], and [PROGRAM TIMER] settings are disabled.
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Kristin LongAug 23, 2025
Why does my NEC PA500U Projector picture suddenly become dark?
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  cjonesAug 23, 2025
  If the picture on your NEC Projector suddenly becomes dark, it might be in Forced ECO mode due to high ambient temperature. To resolve this, lower the internal temperature of the projector by selecting [HIGH] for [FAN MODE].
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Erica RussellAug 27, 2025
How to correct a blurred picture on my NEC Projector?
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  Lisa SmithAug 27, 2025
  To correct a blurred picture on your NEC Projector, start by adjusting the focus. Reposition the projector to improve its angle to the screen. Make sure that the distance between the projector and the screen is within the lens's adjustment range. Consider whether the lens has been shifted beyond its guaranteed range. If the projector was cold and brought into a warm place, condensation may have formed on the lens; allow the projector to stand until the condensation clears.
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Christopher MayAug 30, 2025
How to fix unusual color tone on NEC Projector?
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  dmasonAug 31, 2025
  To fix an unusual color tone or hue on your NEC Projector, first check if an appropriate color is selected in [WALL COLOR] and choose the correct option. If needed, adjust the [HUE] setting in [PICTURE].
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Kristy MartinezSep 4, 2025
How to correct image if it isn’t square to the screen on NEC PA500U?
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  Elizabeth BlanchardSep 4, 2025
  If the image from your NEC Projector isn't square to the screen, try repositioning the projector to improve its angle relative to the screen. If necessary, use the Keystone correction function to correct any trapezoid distortion.
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Cynthia CarneySep 7, 2025
Why does flicker appear on the screen of my NEC PA500U Projector?
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  Sandy RobinsonSep 7, 2025
  If flicker appears on the screen of your NEC Projector, and you are using it at altitudes approximately 5500 feet/1600 meters or lower, set [FAN MODE] to other than [HIGH ALTITUDE] mode. Using [HIGH ALTITUDE] at lower altitudes can overcool the lamp. Switch [FAN MODE] to [AUTO].

NEC PA500U Specifications

General

Matrix size	0.76 \
Native aspect ratio	16:9
Projection distance	0.74 - 20.9 m
Vertical scan range	48 - 120 Hz
Horizontal scan range	15 - 108 kHz
Projection technology	LCD
Supported aspect ratios	-
Contrast ratio (typical)	2000:1
Screen size compatibility	25 - 500 \
Projector native resolution	WUXGA (1920x1200)
Keystone correction, vertical	-30 - 30 °
Keystone correction, horizontal	-40 - 40 °
Projector brightness (economic mode)	4000 ANSI lumens
Focus	Manual
Focal length range	24.4 - 32.5 mm
Aperture range (F-F)	1.7 - 2.2
Vertical lens shift range	-0.1 - 0.5 °
Horizontal lens shift range	-0.3 - 0.3 °
Lamp type	AC HID
Lamp power	330 W
Light source type	Lamp
Lamp power (economic mode)	264 W
Service life of light source	3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)	4000 h
3D	No
Full HD	Yes
Supported video modes	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Analog signal format system	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Supported graphics resolutions	1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
BNC input ports	5
Composite video in	0
Serial interface type	RS-232
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	3
Noise level	38 dB
Noise level (economic mode)	32 dB
RMS rated power	10 W
Placement	Desktop, Ceiling
Product type	Large venue projector
Product color	White
Power source	AC
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (standby)	16 W
Power consumption (typical)	464 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)	0.2 W
Power consumption (economy mode)	372 W
Storage temperature (T-T)	-10 - 50 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	20 - 80 %
Remote control type	IR