1. INTRODUCTION
Introduction to the MultiSync MT840/MT1040 Projector
This section introduces you to your new MultiSync MT840 (SVGA)/ MT1040 (XGA) Projector describes the features and controls.
Congratulations on Your Purchase of The MultiSync LMT840/ MT1040 Projector
The MultiSync MT840/MT1040 is one of the very best projectors available today. The MultiSync MT840/MT1040 enables you to project precise images up to 300 inches across (measured diagonally) from your PC or Macintosh computer (desktop or notebook), VCR, DVD player, document camera, or even a laser disc player.
You can use the projector on a tabletop or cart, you can use the pro- jector to project images from behind the screen, and the projector can be permanently mounted on a ceiling*1. The remote control can be used wirelessly.
Features you’ll enjoy:
•Simple set up and operation.
•Hot air blown from the vents does not bother the audience dur- ing your presentation since the vents are located on the front.
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•The supplied wireless remote control that operates the projector from any angle.
•The manual zoom control enables you to adjust the image to be between 30 (1.3m) and 300 inches (11.2m) (measured diago- nally).
•Keystone correction allows you to correct trapezoidal distortion so that the image is square.
•You can choose between video modes depending on your source: “normal” for a typical picture, “natural” for true color reproduc- tion.
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•The “Capture” enables you to use the entire picture as a back- ground image or to create slides.
•An image can be projected from in front or behind a screen, and the projector can even be installed on the ceiling.
•NEC Technologies’ exclusive Advanced AccuBlend™ intelli- gent pixel blending technology - an extremely accurate image compression technology - offers a crisp image with SXGA (1280 x 1024) resolution*3 . You can select any point on the screen with the pointer and enlarge the selected area.
•Supports most IBM VGA, SVGA, XGA*2 , SXGA(with Ad- vanced AccuBlend)*3, Macintosh, component signal (YCbCr / YPbPr) or any other RGB signals within a horizontal frequency range of 15 to 85 kHz and a vertical frequency range of 50 to 85 Hz. This includes NTSC, PAL, PAL60, SECAM and NTSC4.43 standard video signals.
Note: Composite video standards are as follows:
NTSC: U.S. TV standard for video in U.S. and Canada.
PAL: TV standard used in Western Europe.
PAL60: TV standard used for NTSC playback on PAL TVs.
SECAM: TV standard used in France and Eastern Europe.
NTSC4.43: TV standard used in Middle East countries.
•The supplied remote control can be used without a cable, and you can even use the remote control and mouse adapter to oper- ate your PC or Macintosh mouse wirelessly from across the room with the
•You can control the projector with a PC using the PC Control port.
•The contemporary cabinet design is light, compact, easy to carry, and complements any office, boardroom or auditorium.
•Eight kinds of pointers are available for your presentation.
•USB terminal allows USB mouse operation*4.
*1 Do not attempt to mount the projector on a ceiling yourself. The projector must be installed by qualified technicians in order to ensure proper operation and reduce the risk of bodily injury. In addition, the ceiling must be strong enough to support the pro- jector and the installation must be in accordance with any local building codes. Please consult your dealer for more information.
*2 An XGA image (1024×768) is converted into an 800×600 crisp image with NEC technology’s Advanced AccuBlend on MT840.
*3 An SXGA image (1280×1024) is converted into a 1024×768 crisp image with NEC technology’s Advanced AccuBlend on MT1040.
*4 The USB terminal meets the USB1.0 specification and accepts a USB mouse only.
Getting Started
The fastest way to get started is to take your time and do everything right the first time. Take a few minutes now to click through the CD- ROM and review the user’s manual. This may save you time later on. At the beginning of each section of the manual you’ll find an over- view. If the section doesn’t apply, you can skip it.