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