NEC VT580 NOTES

© NEC Viewtechnology, Ltd. 2005 First edition October 2005

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Contents

Page NOTES Safety Cautions Important Information WARNING TO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS: RF Interference (for USA only) WARNING Important Safeguards Place the projector in a horizontal position Fire and Shock Precautions Remote Control Precautions Lamp Replacement A Lamp Characteristic CAUTION: What's in the Box Introduction to the Projector Part Names of the Projector Attaching the supplied carrying handle Top Features Table of Contents 4. Convenient Features 5. Using On-ScreenMenu 6. Maintenance 7. Appendix 1. Introduction What's in the Box Introduction to the Projector Part Names of the Projector Bottom Attaching the supplied carrying handle Top Features Terminal Panel Features 1.COMPUTER 1 and 2 IN/ Component Input Connector (Mini D-Sub15 Pin) (VT580/VT480) (→ page 13,14,16) COMPUTER IN/ Component Input Connector (Mini D-Sub15 Pin) (VT58/VT48) (→ page 13,14,16) Part Names of the Remote Control Battery Installation 1 Press firmly and slide the battery cover off Operating Range for Wireless Remote Control *NOTE: The VT58 and VT48 do not have the remote sensor on the rear panel The infrared signal operates by 2. Installation and Connections Setting Up the Screen and the Projector 2. Installation and Connections Selecting a Location (VT48) 200 Throw Distance and Screen Size Distance Chart VT580/VT480/VT58 VT48 WARNING *Do not attempt to install the projector yourself Reflecting the Image Making Connections To connect SCART output (RGB) Connecting an External Monitor •Daisy chain connection is not possible •The VT58 and VT48 do not have the AUDIO OUT connector Connecting Your DVD Player with Component Output Connecting Your VCR or Laser Disc Player Connecting the Supplied Power Cable Connect the supplied power cable to the projector 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: 1.Use the SELECT or button to select one of the 8 languages from the menu 2. Press the ENTER button to execute the selection Selecting a Source Adjusting the Picture Size and Position Zoom VT580/VT480/VT58 VT48 Focus Correcting Keystone Distortion Adjusting with the Auto Keystone Function (VT580 only) To turn on [Auto Keystone], proceed the following steps 1. Press the MENU button 2. Press the SELECT button to select [Setup] and press the ENTER button The [General] tab will be highlighted Optimizing RGB Picture Automatically Turning Up or Down Volume Turning off the Projector After Use 4. Convenient Features Turning off the Image and Sound Freezing a Picture Enlarging a Picture Changing Lamp Mode Preventing the Unauthorized Use of the Projector 5. Use the SELECT or button to select [On] and press the ENTER button The [Keyword] screen will be displayed The [Confirm Keyword] screen will be displayed Type in the same combination of SELECT button The confirmation screen will be displayed 1.Press the Main Power Switch to the On position (I) 2.Press and hold the POWER or the ON/STAND BY button for a minimum of 1 second 3.Press the MENU button Enter your keyword in the Keyword screen and press the ENTER button To disable the Security function: Using Remote Mouse Receiver (VT580/VT480 only) Operating your computer’s mouse from the remote control About Drag Mode: 5. Using On-ScreenMenu Using the Menus 5. Using On-ScreenMenu 5.Adjusting the level of a selected item or selecting an item For Adjusting items (Slide bar) For Selecting items (Solid triangle) For Selecting items (Radio button) Menu Elements List of Menu Items Information Reset Menu Descriptions & Functions [Picture] Menu Descriptions & Functions [Image Options] Copyright Adjusting the Vertical Position of Image [Cinema Position] (for Cinema only) [Horizontal/Vertical] Adjusts the image location horizontally and vertically [Clock] Menu Descriptions & Functions [Setup] [Installation] Selecting Projector Orientation [Orientation] Selecting Communication Speed [Communication Speed] Disabling the Cabinet Buttons [Control Panel Lock] Enabling Security [Security] This feature turns on or off the Security function Selecting Menu Color [Menu Color Select] You can choose between two color modes for menu color: color and monochrome Selecting Menu Display Time [Menu Display Time] Enabling Fan Speed Mode [Fan Mode] Auto High The built-infans run at a fixed high speed Selecting Signal Format [Signal Select] Menu Descriptions & Functions [Information] Menu Descriptions & Functions [Reset] 6. Maintenance Cleaning or Replacing the Filters Cleaning the Cabinet and the Lens Replacing the Lamp 3.Remove the lamp housing (2)Remove the lamp housing by holding it 4.Install a new lamp housing (1)Insert a new lamp housing until the lamp housing is plugged into the socket (2)Secure it in place with the two screws Page 7. Appendix Troubleshooting 7. Appendix Problem Check These Items Does not turn on control is on. (→ pages 18 and 19) If there is no picture, or the picture is not displayed correctly •Power on process for the projector and the PC •Enabling the computer’s external display •Non-standardsignal output from the computer •Image displayed is incorrect when using a Macintosh Specifications LCD Panel 0.6" p-SiTFT active-matrixwith Micro Lens Array Resolution VT580/VT58: 1024 768 pixels* native, up to UXGA with Advanced Sync Compatibility Separate Sync / Composite Sync / Sync on G Built-inSpeaker 1W (monaural) Power Requirement Cabinet Dimensions Pin Assignments of D-SubCOMPUTER Input Connector Compatible Input Signal List PC Control Codes and Cable Connection To TxD of PC To RxD of PC Troubleshooting Check List In the space below please describe your problem in detail Information on application and environment where your projector is used Projector Model number: Serial No.: TravelCare Guide Page TO: NEC or NEC's Authorized Service Station: FM: (Company & Name with signature) Application Sheet for TravelCare Service Program Condition of your TravelCare Service Program