1. INTRODUCTION

Introduction to the MultiSync MT1055/MT1050/ MT850 Projector

This section introduces you to your new MultiSync MT1055 and MT1050 (XGA)/ MT850 (SVGA) Projector and describes the features and con- trols.

Congratulations on Your Purchase of The MultiSync MT1055/MT1050/MT850 Projector

The MultiSync MT1055/MT1050/MT850 is one of the very best projectors available today. The MultiSync MT1055/MT1050/MT850 enables you to project precise images up to 300 inches across (measured di- agonally) from your PC or Macintosh computer (desktop or notebook), VCR, DVD player, document camera, a laser disc player or PC Card Viewer.

You can use the projector on a tabletop or cart, you can use the projector 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 during your presentation since the vents are located at the front of the pro- jector.

•A high-performance 200 watt NSH lamp.

•The supplied wireless remote control that operates the projector from any angle.

•The image can be projected between 30 and 300 inches (measured diagonally).

•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 reproduction.

•The built-in PC Card Viewer allows you to start your presentation even when a PC is not available at the site.

•The "Capture" enables you to capture the current projected image.

•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 intelligent pixel blending technology - an extremely accurate image compression technology - offers a crisp image with UXGA (16001200) resolu- tion*3.

•Supports most IBM VGA, SVGA, XGA*2 , SXGA/UXGA(with Ad- vanced AccuBlend)*3, Macintosh, component signal (YCbCr /YPbPr) or any other RGB signals within a horizontal frequency range of 15 to 100 kHz and a vertical frequency range of 50 to 120 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 operate your PC or Macintosh mouse wirelessly from across the room with the built-in remote mouse receiver.

•You can control the projector with a PC using the PC Control port*4.

•USB terminal allows USB mouse operation *5.

•The contemporary cabinet design is light, compact, easy to carry, and complements any office, boardroom or auditorium.

•Eight pointers are available for your presentation.

*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 projector and the installation must be in accordance with any local building codes. Please consult your dealer for more information.

*2 An XGA image (1024768) is converted into an 800600 crisp image with NEC technology’s Advanced AccuBlend on MT850.

*3 A UXGA (16001200) and SXGA image (12801024) are displayed with NEC technology’s Advanced AccuBlend on MT1055/MT1050.

*4 The PC Control Utility 1.0 is required. This program is included on the supplied CD-ROM.

*5 The USB terminal meets the USB1.1 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 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 overview. If the section doesn’t apply, you can skip it.

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