Portable Projector
VT580/VT480/VT58/VT57/VT48
User’s Manual
2 The contents of this guide are subject to change without notice
Precautions
Safety Cautions
Important Information
DOC Compliance Notice for Canada only
Installation
Important Safeguards
Important Information
WARNING TO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS
Important Information Place the projector in a horizontal position
Fire and Shock Precautions
Lamp Replacement
Remote Control Precautions
A Lamp Characteristic
Important Information
2. Installation and Connections
Table of Contents
Important Information
1. Introduction
4. Convenient Features
Table of Contents
5. Using On-Screen Menu
6. Maintenance
Whats in the Box?
1. Introduction
For VT580 and VT480 only
Power cable
Introduction to the Projector
Features youll enjoy
1. Introduction
Congratulations on Your Purchase of the Projector
Front/Top
Part Names of the Projector
Rear
Adjustable Tilt Foot Button → page Lens Cap
Attaching the supplied carrying handle
Bottom
Rear Foot Left / Right → page Adjustable Tilt Foot → page
Adjustable Tilt Foot Button → page
1. LAMP Indicator →page 51,54 2. STATUS Indicator →page
Top Features
3. POWER Indicator →page 19,27,54
4. POWER Button ON / STAND BY →page 19,27 5. SOURCE Button
VT580/VT480
1. Introduction Terminal Panel Features
VT58/VT57/VT48
Connector Mini D-Sub 15 Pin VT580/VT480 →page 13,14,16
POWER ON Button
Part Names of the Remote Control
POWER OFF Button
17. VOLUME +- Button
Operating Range for Wireless Remote Control
Battery Installation
Remote Control Precautions
1. Introduction
Setting Up the Screen and the Projector
2. Installation and Connections
Selecting a Location VT580/VT480/VT58/VT57
0/434
2. Installation and Connections Selecting a Location VT48
Distance Chart
2. Installation and Connections Throw Distance and Screen Size
VT580/VT480/VT58/VT57
VT48
Reflecting the Image
2. Installation and Connections
Making Connections
Connecting Your PC or Macintosh Computer
Enabling the computer’s external display
2. Installation and Connections
2. Installation and Connections To connect SCART output RGB
VGA signal cable supplied
2. Installation and Connections Connecting an External Monitor
VGA signal cable not supplied
MONITOR OUT
VT580/VT480
Connecting Your DVD Player with Component Output
VT58/VT57/VT48
2. Installation and Connections
2. Installation and Connections
Connecting Your VCR or Laser Disc Player
VIDEO IN
S-Video cable not supplied
To wall outlet ←
2. Installation and Connections Connecting the Supplied Power Cable
Turning on the Projector
3. Projecting an Image Basic Operation
Note on Startup screen Menu Language Select screen
3. Projecting an Image Basic Operation
To select a menu language, follow these steps
Using the Remote Control
Detecting the Signal Automatically
Selecting a Source
Selecting the computer or video source
Adjust the Tilt Foot
Adjusting the Picture Size and Position
3. Projecting an Image Basic Operation
1. Lift the front edge of the projector
Focus
3. Projecting an Image Basic Operation Zoom
VT48
VT580/VT480/VT58/VT57
Adjusting with the Remote Control
Adjusting with buttons on the cabinet
Correcting Keystone Distortion
Correcting Keystone Distortion
3. Projecting an Image Basic Operation
Adjusting with the Auto Keystone Function VT580 only
To turn on Auto Keystone, proceed the following steps
The Auto Keystone will be highlighted
Adjusting the Image Using Auto Adjust
Turning Up or Down Volume
Optimizing RGB Picture Automatically
3. Projecting an Image Basic Operation
To turn off the projector
Turning off the Projector
3. Projecting an Image Basic Operation
3. Projecting an Image Basic Operation
After Use
Preparation Make sure that the projector is turned off
Turning off the Image and Sound
4. Convenient Features
Freezing a Picture
Enlarging a Picture
4. Convenient Features
Changing Lamp Mode
To enable the Security function
Preventing the Unauthorized Use of the Projector
The Security function has been enabled
4. Convenient Features
The Confirm Keyword screen will be displayed
The confirmation screen will be displayed
4. Convenient Features
To disable the Security function
To turn on the projector when Security is enabled
The Keyword screen will be displayed
Connecting the remote mouse receiver to your computer
Using Remote Mouse Receiver VT580/VT480 only
When operating a computer via the remote mouse receiver
When connecting using the USB terminal
About Drag Mode
Operating your computer’s mouse from the remote control
4. Convenient Features
You can operate your computers mouse from the remote control
Using the Menus
5. Using On-Screen Menu
5. Adjusting the level of a selected item or selecting an item
5. Using On-Screen Menu
For Adjusting items Slide bar
For Selecting items Solid triangle
5. Using On-Screen Menu
Menu Elements
5. Using On-Screen Menu
List of Menu Items
Setup
Picture
Reset
5. Using On-Screen Menu
Information
Detail Settings Selecting Reference Setting Reference
Preset
Selecting Gamma Correction Mode Gamma Correction
Adjusting Color Temperature Color Temperature
Adjusting Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness, Color and Hue
Adjusting White Balance White Balance
Reset
Menu Descriptions & Functions Image Options
5. Using On-Screen Menu
Selecting Noise Reduction Level Noise Reduction
Copyright
Selecting Wall Color Correction Mode Wall Color
Menu Descriptions & Functions Setup
Selecting Lamp Mode Lamp Mode
General
Selecting Projector Orientation Orientation
5. Using On-Screen Menu Installation
Selecting Communication Speed Communication Speed
Disabling the Cabinet Buttons Control Panel Lock
Setting Auto Adjust Auto Adjust
Setting Off Timer Off Timer
Enabling Power Management Power Management
Enabling Security Security
Selecting Signal Format Signal Select
Enabling Fan Speed Mode Fan Mode
Enabling Key Sound and Error Sound Beep
Enabling the deinterlace Deinterlace
Usage Time
Menu Descriptions & Functions Information
Source
5. Using On-Screen Menu
5. Using On-Screen Menu Version
Menu Descriptions & Functions Reset
Returning to Factory Default Reset
Clearing Lamp Hour Meter Clear Lamp Hours
Cleaning or Replacing the Filters
6. Maintenance
To clean the air-filter
To replace the filter sponge
6. Maintenance
Cleaning the Cabinet and the Lens
6. Maintenance
Replacing the Lamp
To replace the lamp
3. Remove the lamp housing
6. Maintenance
4. Install a new lamp housing
5. Reattach the lamp cover
6. Connect the supplied power cable, turn on the Main Power switch and turn on the projector
6. Maintenance
Indicator Messages
Troubleshooting
Power Indicator
7. Appendix
Problem
7. Appendix
For more information contact your dealer
Check These Items
7. Appendix
If there is no picture, or the picture is not displayed correctly
Model Number
Specifications
VT580/VT480/VT58/VT57/VT48
Optical
VT58/VT57/VT48 2.4 - 1.0A
VT580/VT480 3.1 - 1.3A
Mechanical
VT580/VT480/VT58/VT48
7. Appendix
Cabinet Dimensions
Lens center
Lens center
Mini D-Sub 15 Pin Connector
Pin Assignments of D-Sub COMPUTER Input Connector
RGB Signal Analog
YCbCr Signal
NOTE Some composite sync signals may not be displayed correctly
Compatible Input Signal List
UXGA 1600×1200 is supported for separate sync signal only
7. Appendix
PC Control Codes VT580/VT480
PC Control Codes and Cable Connection
PC Control Codes VT58/VT57/VT48
Cable Connection
To TxD of PC
7. Appendix PC Control Connector DIN-8P
To RxD of PC
To GND of PC
Power
Troubleshooting Check List
7. Appendix
Video and Audio
Signal cable
In the space below please describe your problem in detail
Installation environment
7. Appendix
TravelCare - a service for international travelers
TravelCare Guide
Services offered with TravelCare
Term of warranty
7. Appendix
service are offered
In Asia and Middle East
TO NEC or NECs Authorized Service Station FM
Application Sheet for TravelCare Service Program
7. Appendix
Company & Name with signature
1. Service Options
Condition of your TravelCare Service Program
2. Warranty Exclusions
5. Loan Service Charges and Conditions
