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