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