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NOTES
Important Information
Important Information
Disposing of your used product
RF Interference (for USA only)
WARNING
Important Safeguards
Installation
Place the projector in a horizontal position
Fire and Shock Precautions
Remote Control Precautions
Lamp Replacement
A Lamp Characteristic
CAUTION:
Table of Contents
2. Installation and Connections
3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)
Auto Keystone Correction
Manual Keystone Correction
Adjusting the Image Using Auto Adjust
Setting the function switch
Correcting Horizontal and Vertical Keystone Distortion (Cornerstone)
7. Maintenance
8. Appendix
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
Congratulations on Your Purchase of the Projector
Features you’ll enjoy :
•Quick start & quick cool down
•Automatic vertical keystone correction for fast and easy application setup
About this user's manual
Front/Top
Carrying the Projector
Rear
Bottom
Top Features
Terminal Panel Features
3 (LT380 only)
1.COMPUTER 1 IN/Component Connector (Mini D- Sub 15 Pin) (→ page 13, 15, 16)
2.COMPUTER 2 IN/Component Connector (Mini D- Sub 15 Pin) (→ page 13, 16)
COMPUTER 3 IN Connector
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Battery Installation
1 Press the catch and remove the battery cover
Operating Range for Wireless Remote Control
The infrared signal operates by
2. Installation and Connections
2. Installation and Connections
Throw Distance and Screen Size
Distance Chart
B = Vertical distance between lens center and screen center
C
WARNING
*Do not attempt to install the projector yourself
•Ensure that you have adequate ventilation around your
Reflecting the Image
Connecting Your PC or Macintosh Computer
Enabling the computer’s external display
NOTE: The COMPUTER 1 IN connector supports Plug & Play (DDC2)
*When noise appears on the sides of the screen:
Use the Overscan feature to display the image correctly
When Viewing a DVI Digital Signal (LT380 only)
Use a
What is HDCP/HDCP technology
To connect SCART output (RGB)
Connecting an External Monitor
Connecting Your DVD Player with Component Output
Connecting Your VCR or Laser Disc Player
Connecting to a Network
Projector control feature
Picture transmission feature
Example of LAN connection
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Inserting and Removing a PC Card
Inserting the PC Card
PC Card Lock
Removing the PC Card
is off. (This step is needed only when the wireless LAN card be
ing inserted into the projector's PC CARD slot)
PC Card Type
Connecting the Supplied Power Cable
Connect the supplied power cable to the projector
under any one of the following circumstances. card:
•While the projector's lamp is lighted
3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)
3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)
Note on Startup screen (Menu Language Select screen)
To select a menu language, follow these steps:
1.Use the SELECT or button to select one of the 21 languages for the menu
2. Press the ENTER button to execute the selection
Selecting the computer or video source
Using the Remote Control
Selecting from Source List
Detecting the Signal Automatically
Lift the front edge of the projector to center the image vertically
Adjust the Tilt Foot
1. Lift the front edge of the projector
3.Lower the front of the projector to the desired height
4.Release the AdjustableTilt Foot lever to lock the Adjustable tilt foot
Zoom
Focus
Auto Keystone Correction
Manual Keystone Correction
You can also correct keystone distortion manually
To do so:
1.Press the 3D REFORM button on the remote control or the projector cabinet
5.Repeat steps 2 and 4 to correct keystone distortion
After completing Keystone correction, press the ENTER button
The Keystone screen will disappear
Adjusting the Image Using Auto Adjust
Optimizing an RGB image automatically
Press the Auto Adjust button to optimize an RGB image automatically
[Poor picture]
[Normal picture]
• Do not look into the laser pointer while it is on
• Do not point the laser beam at a person
• Do not allow children to use the laser pointer
Setting the function switch
To turn off the projector:
Press the ENTER button or the POWER (ON/STANDBY) or the POWER OFF button again
3.Turn off the Main Power switch. The power indicator will go out
Doing so can cause damage to the projector or PC card:
•While the projector lamp is lighted
4. Convenient Features
4. Convenient Features
You get the contents about Help in English, German and Japanese
Operate the Menus using the USB mouse
Mouse Cursor
Menu Display
Connecting the remote mouse receiver to your computer
When operating a computer via the remote mouse receiver
When connecting using the USB port
Operating your computer’s mouse from the remote control
You can operate your computer's mouse from the remote control
PAGE UP/DOWN Button
on your computer
SELECT Button
Cornerstone
2.Project an image so that the screen is smaller than the area of the raster
Press the 3D REFORM button on the remote control twice
6.Press the ENTER button
8.Press the ENTER button
The confirmation screen is displayed
This completes the keystone correction
Selecting [Undo] will exit without saving changes
The adjustable ranges for 3D Reform are as follows:
Horizontal
Vertical
Cornerstone
Max. +/– 35° approx
NOTE: The ChalkBoard feature is available only when a USB mouse is used
Drag
Drags to move the tool bar
Pen
Color
Assigning a Keyword for the first time
1.Press the MENU button. The menu will be displayed
The page tab [Basic] will be highlighted
3. Press the SELECT button twice to highlight the page tab [Security]
Page
9.Press the SELECT button to highlight [OK] and press the ENTER button
The confirmation screen will be displayed
Select [Yes] and press the ENTER button. The Security Function is now enabled
Checking If Security is enabled
1.Press the POWER (ON/STANDBY) button
3.Push the Main POWER switch to the on position (I)
4.Press and hold the POWER (ON/STANDBY) button for a minimum of two seconds
5.Press the MENU button
Disabling the Security
1.Press the MENU button
3.Press the SELECT button twice to highlight the page tab [Security]
5.Press the ENTER button
8.Highlight [On] and press the SELECT button to highlight [Off]
•To use a USB memory device, connect the device to the USB port (type A)
•To use a USB memory device as a Protect key for Security func
tion, select one from the Drive icons in the Security setting screen
(→ page 82)
*Pulling out the USB memory device from the USB port of the projector
Overview
Preparation Before Use
Handling of the Address for Operation via a Browser
is specified for the address or the entry column of the URL
http://192.168.73.1/index.html
Structure of the HTTP Server
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Disclaimer
Operations on the Computer
1.Connect the computer to the LAN and make the required settings
2.Install Desktop Control Utility 1.0 on the computer
4.Start up Desktop Control Utility 1.0. The Startup password window appears
Important:
Operations on the projector – Connecting to the computer
10.Input the password and click [OK]
The password input window is turned off
11.Click the PC search icon . The PC search window appears
12.Click [OK]
The connection selection window appears
Disconnect icon
Use to cut off communications with the computer
Shift icon
press the ENTER button again to cancel the shift lock mode
Ctrl icon
5. Using the Viewer
5. Using the Viewer
Projecting slides (Viewer)
3.Press the MENU button to display the Viewer menu
The Viewer menu includes the following commands:
Play
Viewer Window Elements
Indicates the selected folder or drive
Indicates folders contained on a PC card or USB memory
Indicates information of the selected file or folder
year), creation time (hour/minute), file size
Setting Option for Viewer
[Off]
[On]
Exiting Viewer
Viewing Digital Images
1.Press the VIEWER button on the remote control to display an image
2.Press the MENU button to display the Viewer menu
3.Use the button to select [Thumbnails] and then press the ENTER button
The Thumbnail screen will be displayed
4.Use button to select a file (slide) for your background logo
6. Using On-ScreenMenu
6. Using On-ScreenMenu
Basic menu items are indicated by
shaded area
Menu
Item
Page
Tab
Close button
Radio button
Check box
Solid triangle
Tab
Radio button
Use this round button to select an option in a dialog box
Check box
Place a checkmark in the square box to turn the option On
Computer 1 and
Computer 3 (LT380 only)
Component
Video
S-Video
[Entry List]
Entering the Currently Projected Signal into the Entry List
1.Display the Entry List
3.Use the SELECT or button to select [Store] and press the ENTER button
Using the [Entry List]
[Entry Edit Command]
You can edit signals on the [Entry List]
Load
Enables you to select a signal from the list
Store
[Picture]
[Preset]
[Detail Settings]
[Brightness]
[Contrast]
[Sharpness]
[Color]
[Hue]
[Image Options]
Adjusting Clock and Phase [Clock/Phase]
This allows you to manually adjust Clock and Phase
evident when part of your image appears to be shimmering.)
Use [Phase] only after the [Clock] is complete
Adjusting Horizontal/Vertical Position [Horizontal/Vertical Position]
Masking Unwanted Area [Blanking]
Selecting Overscan Percentage [Overscan]
Selecting Aspect Ratio [Aspect Ratio]
Screen Type 4:3
Standard 4:3 aspect
Left & Right stretched with black borders on top and bottom
Standard 16:9 aspect
[Video]
Turning On/Off 3 Dimension Separation [3D Y/C Separation]
This function turns on or off the 3 dimensional separation feature
Turns off the function
Still
[Sound]
Controlling Sound [Volume/Bass/Treble/Balance]
Enabling 3D Surround [3D Surround]
[Basic]
Selecting Keystone Mode [Keystone]
Selecting this item will display the Keystone setting menu
You can correct vertical distortion manually from the menu
Changes will be saved even when you turn off the projector
Using the Wall Color Correction [Wall Color]
Setting Lamp Mode to Normal or Eco [Lamp Mode]
This is the default setting (100% Brightness)
Selecting Menu Mode [Menu Mode]
This feature allows you to select two menu modes: Basic Menu and Advanced Menu
[Menu]
Selecting Menu Color [Color Select]
You can choose a color for the menu
Turning On / Off Source Display and Message [Display Select]
message will disappear
Setting a Password [Menu Lock] / [Logo Lock]
[Entry]
1.Type a password
Select [On] and press the ENTER button
The [Enter the Password] screen will be displayed
[Security]
This turns the Security function on or off
Security function is available only when your keyword is entered
Use Protect key
check this box
1.Insert a PC card into the PC card slot of the projector
3.Use the SELECT button to select [Read] and press the ENTER button
Data of the PC card will be read into the projector
4.Use the SELECT button to select [Register] and press the ENTER button
Downloaded data will be registered and be displayed in the list window
2.Use the SELECT button to select the PC card data you wish to delete
3.Press the SELECT button to select [Delete] and press the ENTER button
[Installation]
Selecting Projector Orientation [Orientation]
Selecting Aspect Ratio and Position for Screen [Screen]
(→ page 74)
Position
screen type
When 16:9 has been selected there is black area above and below the image
[LAN Mode]
Setting LAN Mode
Hints on How to Set Up LAN Connection
Select the
On the
To receive error messages or information on the remaining lamp life via e-mail:
(→ page 92)
To execute [Easy Connection] using Image Express Utility 2.0:
[Built-in]
Profiles (for LAN port [RJ-45]):
[PC Card]
Profiles (for PC Card):
and WEP). See the Advanced menu later on
Use this button to connect the projector to a network
[Advanced] menu
[Network Type] (required for wireless only)
Site Survey:
: access point
: Ad Hoc PC
[WEP] (required for wireless only)
Disable
64bit
Uses 64-bitdatalength for secure transmission
128bit
Using Software Keyboard to enter an encryption key
2.Use the SELECT button to select one key and press the ENTER button
After finishing entering the WEP key, use the SELECT
ENTER button
The software keyboard will disappear
[Mail]
[Projector Name]
Using Software Keyboard
Characters
Use to type in password or keyword
Inserts a space
[Options]
Setting Auto Adjust [Auto Adjust]
The RGB image will not be automatically adjusted
You can manually optimize the RGB image
Normal
Selecting Signal Format [Signal Select]
Computer 1/2
Select [Scart] in COMPUTER 1 for the European Scart signal
Select a signal type from the COMPONENT (Y, Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr) connectors
Selects a component signal
[Tools]
Selecting the ChalkBoard [ChalkBoard]
Using Off Timer [Off Timer]
2.Select [OK] and press the ENTER button on the remote control
3.The remaining time starts counting down
[Usage Time]
[Source Page1]
[Source Page2]
[LAN Built-in]
This page shows information on settings for the LAN port (RJ-45)
Indicates the IP address of the projector when the LAN port (RJ-45)is used
Indicates the subnet mask of the projector when the LAN port (RJ-45)is used
Indicates the MAC address of the LAN port (RJ-45)
[LAN Wireless]
This page shows information on settings for WEP key for encryption
SSID
Indicates the identifier (SSID) for your wireless LAN
Mode
Returning to Factory Default
[Current Signal]
Resets the adjustments for the current signal to the factory preset levels
All the items in [Adjust] can be reset
[All Data]
7. Maintenance
3. Reinstall the new filter cover
1.Turn off the projector before cleaning
[The lamp has reached the end of its usable life. Please replace the lamp.]
•Do not break the glass on the lamp housing
To replace the lamp:
Optional lamp and tools needed for replacement:
•Replacement lamp VT75LP
Remove the lamp housing by holding it
4. Insert a new lamp housing until the lamp housing is plugged into the socket
Do not use a lamp other than the NEC replacement lamp VT75LP
Order this from your NEC dealer
Secure it in place with the two screws
Finally, select the menu
8. Appendix
8. Appendix
Common Problems & Solutions (→ "Power/Status/Lamp Indicator" on page 107)
Problem
Check These Items
Does not turn on
If there is no picture, or the picture is not displayed correctly
•Power on process for the projector and the PC
•Enabling the computer’s external display
•Non-standardsignal output from the computer
•Image displayed is incorrect when using a Macintosh
Model Number
LT380/LT280
LCD Panel
LT380: 0.8" p-SiTFT active-matrixwith Micro Lens Array
LT280: 0.7" p-SiTFT active-matrixwith Micro Lens Array
Installation
Orientation: Desktop/Front, Desktop/Rear, Ceiling/Front, Ceiling/Rear
Dimensions
294 mm (W) 120 mm (H) 288 mm (D)
(not including protrusions)
LT380
Unit: mm (inch)
LT280
Red
Green or Sync on Green
Blue
Ground
Red Ground
#: Signals in above flagged with # are compressed with Advanced AccuBlend
D: Images above flagged with "D" are supported by digital signal
NOTE: Some composite sync signals may not be displayed correctly
UXGA (1600 1200) is supported for separate sync signal only
PC Control Codes
Cable Connection
PC Control Connector (D-SUB9P)
NOTE 1: Pins 1, 4, 6 and 9 are no used
1 to 0 and Characters
* Print the following pages
Frequency of occurrence
Power
Power cable's plug is fully inserted into the wall outlet
Main power switch is pressed to the ON position
In the space below please describe your problem in detail
Information on application and environment where your projector is used
Projector
Model number:
Serial No.:
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