NEC VT58, VT480, VT57, VT48 User Manual

Portable Projector

VT580/VT480/VT58/VT57/VT48

User’s Manual

© NEC Viewtechnology, Ltd. 2005-2006 2nd edition March 2006

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NOTES

(1)The contents of this guide may not be reprinted in part or whole without permission.

(2)The contents of this guide are subject to change without notice.

(3)Great care has been taken in the preparation of this manual; however, should you notice any questionable points, errors or omissions, please contact us.

(4)Notwithstanding article (3), NEC will not be responsible for any claims on loss of profit or other matters deemed to result from using the Projector.

Important Information

Safety Cautions

Precautions

Please read this manual carefully before using your NEC VT580/VT480/VT58/VT57/VT48 projector and keep the manual handy for future reference. Your serial number is located on the bottom of your projector. Record it here:

CAUTION

To turn off main power, be sure to remove the plug from power outlet.

The power outlet socket should be installed as near to the equipment as possible, and should be easily accessible.

CAUTION

TO PREVENT SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET.

THERE ARE HIGH-VOLTAGE COMPONENTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED NEC SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may be sufficient to cause electrical shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any part inside of the unit.

This symbol alerts the user that important information concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been provided.

The information should be read carefully to avoid problems.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

DO NOT USE THIS UNIT’S PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD OR IN AN OUTLET UNLESS ALL THE PRONGS CAN BE FULLY INSERTED.

DOC Compliance Notice (for Canada only)

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Acoustic Noise Information Ordinance-3. GSGV (for Germany only):

The sound pressure level is less than 70 dB (A) according to ISO 3744 or ISO 7779.

CAUTION

Avoid displaying stationary images for a prolonged period of time.

Doing so can result in these images being temporarily sustained on the surface of the LCD panel.

If this should happen, continue to use your projector. The static background from previous images will disappear.

Disposing of your used product

EU-wide legislation as implemented in each Member State requires that used electrical and electronic products carrying the mark (left) must be disposed of separately from normal household waste. This includes projectors and their electrical accessories or lamps. When you dispose of such products, please follow the guidance of your local authority and/or ask the shop where you purchased the product.

After collecting the used products, they are reused and recycled in a proper way. This effort will help us reduce the wastes as well as the negative impact such as mercury contained in a lamp to the human health and the environment at the minimum level.

The mark on the electrical and electronic products only applies to the current European Union Member States.

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Important Information

WARNING TO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS:

Handling the cables supplied with this product, will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

RF Interference (for USA only)

WARNING

The Federal Communications Commission does not allow any modifications or changes to the unit EXCEPT those specified by NEC Solutions (America), Inc. in this manual. Failure to comply with this government regulation could void your right to operate this equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.

For UK only: In UK, a BS approved power cable with moulded plug has a Black (five Amps) fuse installed for use with this equipment. If a power cable is not supplied with this equipment please contact your supplier.

Important Safeguards

These safety instructions are to ensure the long life of your projector and to prevent fire and shock. Please read them carefully and heed all warnings.

Installation

•Do not place the projector in the following conditions:

-on an unstable cart, stand, or table.

-near water, baths or damp rooms.

-in direct sunlight, near heaters or heat radiating appliances.

-in a dusty, smoky or steamy environment.

-on a sheet of paper or cloth, rugs or carpets.

•If you wish to have the projector installed on the ceiling:

-Do not attempt to install the projector yourself.

-The projector must be installed by qualified technicians in order to ensure proper operation and reduce the risk of bodily injury.

-In addition, the ceiling must be strong enough to support the projector and the installation must be in accordance with any local building codes.

-Please consult your dealer for more information.

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Important Information

Place the projector in a horizontal position

The tilt angle of the projector should not exceed 10 degrees, nor should the projector be installed in any way other than the desktop and ceiling mount, otherwise lamp life could decrease dramatically.

10°

Fire and Shock Precautions

•Ensure that there is sufficient ventilation and that vents are unobstructed to prevent the build-up of heat inside your projector. Allow at least 4 inches (10cm) of space between your projector and a wall.

•Do not try to touch the ventilation outlet on the left front (when seen from the front) as it can become heated while the projector is turned on and immediately after the projector is turned off.

•Prevent foreign objects such as paper clips and bits of paper from falling into your projector. Do not attempt to retrieve any objects that might fall into your projector. Do not insert any metal objects such as a wire or screwdriver into your project. If something should fall into your projector, disconnect it immediately and have the object removed by a qualified service personnel.

•Do not place any objects on top of the projector.

•Do not touch the power plug during a thunderstorm. Doing so can cause electrical shock or fire.

•The projector is designed to operate on a power supply of 100-240V AC 50/60 Hz. Ensure that your power supply fits this requirement before attempting to use your projector.

•Do not look into the lens while the projector is on. Serious damage to your eyes could result.

•Keep any items such as magnifying glass out of the light path of the projector. The light being projected from the lens is extensive, therefore any kind of abnormal objects that can redirect light coming out of the lens, can cause unpredictable outcome such as fire or injury to the eyes.

•Do not cover the lens with the black lens cap or equivalent while the projector is on. Doing so can lead to melting of the cap and possibly burning your hands due to the heat emitted from the light output.

•Do not place any objects, which are easily affected by heat, in front of the projector lens or a projector exhaust vent. Doing so could lead to the object melting or getting your hands burned from the heat that is emitted from the light output and exhaust.

•Handle the power cable carefully. A damaged or frayed power cable can cause electric shock or fire.

-Do not use any power cables than the supplied one.

-Do not bend or tug the power cable excessively.

-Do not place the power cable under the projector, or any heavy object.

-Do not cover the power cable with other soft materials such as rugs.

-Do not heat the power cable

-Do not handle the power plug with wet hands.

•Turn off the projector, unplug the power cable and have the object removed by a qualified NEC service personnel under the following conditions:

-When the power cable or plug is damaged or frayed.

-If liquid has been spilled into the projector, or if it has been exposed to rain or water.

-If the projector does not operate normally when you follow the instructions described in this user's manual.

-If the projector has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

-If the projector exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.

-If the projector is not to be used for an extended period of time.

•Disconnect the power cable and any other cables before carrying the projector

•Turn off the projector and unplug the power cable before cleaning the cabinet or replacing the lamp.

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Important Information

CAUTION

•Do no use the tilt-foot for purposes other than originally intended. Misuses such as gripping the tilt-foot or hanging on the wall can cause damage to the projector.

•Do not send the projector in the soft case by parcel delivery service or cargo shipment. The projector inside the soft case could be damaged.

•When carrying the projector by the carrying handle, make sure the two screws that attach the carrying handle to the projector cabinet are tight.

Insufficient tightening of the two screws could result in the projector falling and causing injury.

•Select [High] in Fan mode if you continue to use the projector for consecutive days. (From the menu, select [Setup] → [Options] → [Fan Mode] → [High].)

•Do not turn off the AC power by pressing the main power switch or by unplugging the power cable when the projector is powered on.

•Do not turn off the AC power for 60 seconds after the lamp is turned on and while the POWER indicator is blinking green.Doing so could cause premature lamp failure.

Remote Control Precautions

•Handle the remote control carefully.

•If the remote control gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.

•Avoid excessive heat and humidity.

•Do not heat, take apart, or throw batteries into fire.

•If you will not be using the remote control for a long time,remove the batteries.

•Ensure that you have the batteries’ polarity (+/-) aligned correctly.

•Do not use new and old batteries together, or use different types of batteries together.

•Dispose of used batteries according to your local regulations.

Lamp Replacement

•To replace the lamp, follow all instructions provided on page 51.

•Be sure to replace the lamp when the message [The lamp has reached the end of its usable life. Please replace the lamp.] appears. If you continue to use the lamp after the lamp has reached the end of its usable life, the lamp bulb may shatter, and pieces of glass may be scattered in the lamp case. Do not touch them as the pieces of glass may cause injury.

If this happens, contact your dealer for lamp replacement.

A Lamp Characteristic

The projector has a high-pressure mercury lamp as a light source.

A lamp has a characteristic that its brightness gradually decreases with age. Also repeatedly turning the lamp on and off will increase the possibility of its lower brightness.

CAUTION:

When removing the lamp from a ceiling-mounted projector, make sure that no one is under the projector. Glass fragments could fall if the lamp has been burned out.

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Table of Contents

Important Information -----------------------------------------------------------	i
1. Introduction ----------------------------------------------------------------------	1
What's in the Box? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------	1
Introduction to the Projector ---------------------------------------------------------------------	2
Part Names of the Projector ---------------------------------------------------------------------	3
Attaching the supplied carrying handle ----------------------------------------------------	4
Top Features --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------	5
Terminal Panel Features -----------------------------------------------------------------------	6
Part Names of the Remote Control ------------------------------------------------------------	7
Battery Installation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------	8
Remote Control Precautions -----------------------------------------------------------------	8
Operating Range for Wireless Remote Control ------------------------------------------	8
2. Installation and Connections -------------------------------------------	9
Setting Up the Screen and the Projector -----------------------------------------------------	9
Selecting a Location (VT580/VT480/VT58/VT57) ---------------------------------------	9
Selecting a Location (VT48) ----------------------------------------------------------------	10
Throw Distance and Screen Size ----------------------------------------------------------	11
Making Connections -----------------------------------------------------------------------------	13
Enabling the computer’s external display -----------------------------------------------	13
Connecting Your PC or Macintosh Computer ------------------------------------------	13
To connect SCART output (RGB) ---------------------------------------------------------	14
Connecting an External Monitor -----------------------------------------------------------	15
Connecting Your DVD Player with Component Output ------------------------------	16
Connecting Your VCR or Laser Disc Player --------------------------------------------	17
Connecting the Supplied Power Cable --------------------------------------------------	18
3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)--------------------------	19
Turning on the Projector ------------------------------------------------------------------------	19
Note on Startup screen (Menu Language Select screen) ---------------------------	20
Selecting a Source -------------------------------------------------------------------------------	21
Adjusting the Picture Size and Position -----------------------------------------------------	22
Correcting Keystone Distortion ---------------------------------------------------------------	24
Optimizing RGB Picture Automatically ------------------------------------------------------	26
Turning Up or Down Volume -------------------------------------------------------------------	26
Turning off the Projector ------------------------------------------------------------------------	27
After Use --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------	28

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4. Convenient Features ------------------------------------------------------	29
Turning off the Image and Sound ------------------------------------------------------------	29
Freezing a Picture --------------------------------------------------------------------------------	29
Enlarging a Picture -------------------------------------------------------------------------------	29
Changing Lamp Mode ---------------------------------------------------------------------------	30
Preventing the Unauthorized Use of the Projector ---------------------------------------	30
Using Remote Mouse Receiver (VT580/VT480 only) -----------------------------------	33
5. Using On-Screen Menu ---------------------------------------------------	35
Using the Menus ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------	35
Menu Elements -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------	37
List of Menu Items --------------------------------------------------------------------------------	38
Menu Descriptions & Functions [Picture] ---------------------------------------------------	40
Menu Descriptions & Functions [Image Options] ----------------------------------------	41
Menu Descriptions & Functions [Setup] ----------------------------------------------------	43
Menu Descriptions & Functions [Information] ---------------------------------------------	47
Menu Descriptions & Functions [Reset] ----------------------------------------------------	48
6. Maintenance -------------------------------------------------------------------	49
Cleaning or Replacing the Filters-------------------------------------------------------------	49
Cleaning the Cabinet and the Lens ----------------------------------------------------------	50
Replacing the Lamp -----------------------------------------------------------------------------	51
7. Appendix -------------------------------------------------------------------------	54
Troubleshooting -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------	54
Specifications --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------	57
Cabinet Dimensions -----------------------------------------------------------------------------	59
Pin Assignments of D-Sub COMPUTER Input Connector -----------------------------	60
Compatible Input Signal List -------------------------------------------------------------------	61
PC Control Codes and Cable Connection -------------------------------------------------	62
Troubleshooting Check List --------------------------------------------------------------------	64
TravelCare Guide ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------	66

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1. Introduction

What's in the Box?

Make sure your box contains everything listed. If any pieces are missing, contact your dealer. Please save the original box and packing materials if you ever need to ship your projector.

Projector

M	OZO

Lens cap

(24FT9641) Soft case (24BS7581)

	OFF
MAGNIFY P	POW	ER
IC-MUTE			ON
MENU		UPPAGE
DOWN

ENTER

				L-
		VID		CLICK
			EO	MO
S-VID				USE
VOLUME		EO		1COMPUTER
		2		AUTOADJ.
PIC	ASPEC			LAMP
		T		MODE
TURE		HELP
	FREEZE

EXIT

R-

CLICK

Power cable	VGA signal cable	Remote control	Batteries (AAA 2)
(US: 7N080220)	(7N520054)	(7N900731)
(EU: 7N080007)

		For North America only
		Registration card
		Limited warranty
		For Europe only
Quick Setup Guide	CD-ROM	Guarantee policy
Important Information	User’s manual

For VT580 and VT480 only

Carrying handle (24FT9651) Remote mouse receiver Screw (M4 2: 24V00411) (7N900721)

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1. Introduction

Introduction to the Projector

This section introduces you to your new projector and describes the features and controls.

Congratulations on Your Purchase of the Projector

This projector is one of the very best projectors available today. The projector enables you to project precise images up to 300 inches across (measured diagonally) from your PC or Macintosh computer (desktop or notebook), VCR, DVD player, document camera, or a laser disc player.

You can use the projector on a tabletop or cart, you can use the projector to project images from behind the screen, and the projector can be permanently mounted on a ceiling*1. The remote control can be used wirelessly.

*1 Do not attempt to mount the projector on a ceiling yourself.

The projector must be installed by qualified technicians in order to ensure proper operation and reduce the risk of bodily injury.

In addition, the ceiling must be strong enough to support the projector and the installation must be in accordance with any local building codes. Please consult your dealer for more information.

Features you'll enjoy:

•Auto vertical keystone correction up to +/– 30 degrees (VT580 only)

•Built-in Wall Color Correction presets provide for adaptive color correction when projecting onto non-white screen material

•Quick start & quick cool down

Eight seconds after turning on the power, the projector is ready to display PC or video images.

Powering down; The fans stop 30 seconds after turning off the power from the remote control or cabinet control panel. The projector can be put away immediately after the projector is powered down.

Also, the main power of the projector can be turned off by pressing the main power switch or unplugging the power cable even during the cool down period after the projector is turned off.

•HDTV (1080i, 720p) and SDTV (576p, 480p) compatibility

•Color Management system

•Short focal length lens

•Display popular wide screen and full screen aspect ratios – 16:9 and 4:3

•Built-in speaker for an integrated audio solution

•High resolution display - up to UXGA compatible, XGA native resolution (SVGA: VT480 and VT48).

•Multiple video mode selections (depending on your source)

•Security feature prevents unauthorized individuals from displaying images.

•You can control the projector with a PC or control system using the PC Control port.

•Easy set up and operation

•The contemporary cabinet design is light, compact and complements any office, boardroom Auditorium.

•You can use the supplied wireless remote control and remote mouse receiver to operate your PC mouse from across the room. The remote mouse receiver supports almost any PC using a USB connection (VT580 and VT480 only).

About this user's manual

The fastest way to get started is to take your time and do everything right the first time. Take a few minutes now to review the user's manual. This may save you time later on. At the beginning of each section of the manual you'll find an overview. If the section doesn't apply, you can skip it.

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1. Introduction

Part Names of the Projector

Front/Top

Zoom Lever (VT580/VT480/VT58/VT57)

Digital Zoom Button (VT48)

(→ page 23)

MOOZ

SUCOF

Remote sensor
(→ page 8)	OZ
	MO
Focus Ring
(→ page 23)
	Lens

Controls (→ page 5)

R

TE

N

E

Ventilation (inlet) / Filter Cover (→ page 49)

Two filters on VT580 and VT480

One filter on VT58, VT57 and VT48

Built-in Security Slot ( )*

Adjustable Tilt Foot Button (→ page 22)

Lens Cap

Adjustable Tilt Foot (→ page 22)

*This security slot supports the MicroSaver ® Security System. MicroSaver ® is a registered trademark of Kensington Microware Inc. The logo is trademarked and owned by Kensington Microware Inc.

Rear

Terminal Panel

(→ page 6)

Remote sensor (VT580 and VT480 only) (→ page 8)

Monaural Speaker

(1W)

Ventilation (outlet)

Heated air is exhausted from here.

AC Input

Connect the supplied power cable's two-pin plug here, and plug the other end into an active wall outlet. (→ page 18)

Main Power Switch

When you plug the supplied power cable into an active wall outlet and turn on the Main Power, the POWER indicator turns orange and the projector is in standby mode.

(→ page 19)

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1. Introduction

Bottom

Rear Foot (Left / Right) (→ page 22)

Adjustable Tilt Foot (→ page 22)

Adjustable Tilt Foot Button (→ page 22)

Lamp Cover (→ page 51)

Attaching the supplied carrying handle

You can carry the projector by attaching the supplied carrying handle securely to the projector.

To attach the supplied carrying handle, use a Phillips-head screwdriver and the supplied two screws.

Place a soft cloth on the working surface before turning the projector over to prevent scratching the top cover. Make sure that the carrying handle is attached with correct orientation as shown below.

Screw

Phillips-head screwdriver (not supplied)

Carrying handle

CAUTION

When carrying the projector by the carrying handle, make sure the two screws that attach the carrying handle to the projector cabinet are tight.

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Top Features

	1	8	7
			MENU
			SELECT
	LAMP	ENTER		E
2	STATUS
	POWER
		ON/STAND BY	SOURCE	AUTO ADJ.

3 4 5 6

1.LAMP Indicator (→page 51,54)

2.STATUS Indicator (→page 54)

3.POWER Indicator (→page 19,27,54)

4.POWER Button (ON / STAND BY) ()

(→page 19,27)

5.SOURCE Button

6.AUTO ADJ. Button (→page 26)

7.MENU Button

8.SELECT / Volume Buttons / Keystone Buttons

9.ENTER Button

10.EXIT Button

1. Introduction

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9

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1. Introduction

Terminal Panel Features

	5
VT580/VT480	IN
	S-VIDEO	L
	VIDEO IN	R
		AUDIO IN

8 4 2 1

PC CONTROL	MONITOR OUT(COMP 1)	AUDIO IN	COMPUTER 1 IN
		AUDIO OUT	COMPUTER 2 IN

	6	7			3
VT58/VT57/VT48	5		8	4	1
	S-VIDEO	L	PC CONTROL	MONITOR OUT	COMPUTER IN
	IN
	VIDEO IN	R
		AUDIO IN

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1.COMPUTER 1 and 2 IN/ Component Input

Connector (Mini D-Sub 15 Pin)

(VT580/VT480) (→page 13,14,16)

COMPUTER IN/ Component Input Connector

(Mini D-Sub 15 Pin)

(VT58/VT57/VT48) (→page 13,14,16)

2.AUDIO IN Mini Jack (Stereo Mini) (→page 13,15,16) (Not available on VT58/VT57/VT48)

3.AUDIO OUT Mini Jack (Stereo Mini) (→page 15) (Not available on VT58/VT57/VT48)

4.MONITOR OUT Connector (Mini D-Sub 15 Pin)

(→page 15)

5.S-VIDEO IN Connector (Mini DIN 4 Pin)

(→page 17)

6.VIDEO IN Connector (RCA) (→page 17)

7.AUDIO Input Jacks L/R (RCA) (→page 17)

8.PC CONTROL Port (DIN 8 Pin) (→page 62,63) Use this port to connect a PC or control system. This enables you to control the projector using serial communication protocol. If you are writing your own program, typical PC control codes are on page 62.

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1. Introduction

Part Names of the Remote Control

1

3

4

7

9

OFF

ON

POWER

MAGNIFY	PIC-MUTE	PAGE
		UP

DOWN

MENU

ENTER

EXIT

2

6

5

8

10

L-CLICK	R-CLICK	12
11	MOUSE
VIDEO	COMPUTER AUTO ADJ.

13

14

19

17

1

S-VIDEO

LAMP MODE

2

VOLUME ASPECT HELP

PICTURE FREEZE

16

15

18

21

22

20

12.MOUSE R-CLICK Button*

(Not available on VT58, VT57 and VT48)

(→ page 33,34)

1.Infrared Transmitter

(→ page 8)

2.POWER ON Button

(→ page 19)

3.POWER OFF Button

(→ page 27)

4.MAGNIFY (+)(–) Button

(→ page 29)

5.PIC-MUTE Button

(→ page 29)

6.PAGE UP/DOWN Button*

(Not available on VT58, VT57 and VT48)

(→ page 33,34)

7.MENU Button

8.SELECT Button

9.ENTER Button

10.EXIT Button

11.MOUSE L-CLICK Button*

(Not available on VT58, VT57 and VT48)

(→ page 33,34)

13.VIDEO Button

(→ page 21)

14.S-VIDEO Button

(→ page 21)

15.COMPUTER 1/2 Button

(The COMPUTER 2 button is not available on

VT58, VT57 and VT48)

(→ page 21)

16.AUTO ADJ. Button

(→ page 26)

17.VOLUME (+)(–) Button

(→ page 26)

18.LAMP MODE Button (→ page 30)

19.ASPECT Button

(→ page 41)

20.PICTURE Button

(→ page 40 to 41)

21.HELP Button

(→ page 47)

22.FREEZE Button

(→ page 29)

*The PAGE UP/DOWN, MOUSE L-CLICK and MOUSE R-CLICK buttons work only when the supplied remote mouse receiver is connected with your computer.

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1. Introduction

Battery Installation

1 Press firmly and slide the battery cover off.

2 Install new batteries (AAA). Ensure that you have the batteries' polarity (+/–) aligned correctly.

3 Slip the cover back over the batteries until it snaps into place. Do not mix different types of batteries or new and old batteries.

Remote Control Precautions

•Handle the remote control carefully.

•If the remote control gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.

•Avoid excessive heat and humidity.

•Do not heat, take apart, or throw batteries into fire.

•If you will not be using the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries.

•Ensure that you have the batteries’ polarity (+/-) aligned correctly.

•Do not use new and old batteries together, or use different types of batteries together.

•Dispose of used batteries according to your local regulations.

Operating Range for Wireless Remote Control

Remote sensor on projector cabinet

7m/22 feet

30°

30°

	30°
(*)	30°
EXIT

7m/22 feet

Remote control

*NOTE: The VT58, VT57 and VT48 do not have the remote sensor on the rear panel.

•The infrared signal operates by line-of-sight up to a distance of about 22 feet/7 m and within a 60-degree angle of the remote sensor on the projector cabinet.

•The projector will not respond if there are objects between the remote control and the sensor, or if strong light falls on the sensor. Weak batteries will also prevent the remote control from properly operating the projector.

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2. Installation and Connections

This section describes how to set up your projector and how to connect video and audio sources. Your projector is simple to set up and use. But before you get started, you must first:

1 Set up a screen and the projector.

2 Connect your computer or video equipment to the projector. (→ pages 13 to 17)

3 Connect the supplied power cable. (→ page 18)

NOTE: Ensure that the power cable and any other cables are disconnected before moving the projector. When moving the projector or when it is not in use, cover the lens with the lens cap.

To the wall outlet.

Setting Up the Screen and the Projector

Selecting a Location (VT580/VT480/VT58/VT57)

The further your projector is from the screen or wall, the larger the image. The minimum size the image can be is approximately 21" (0.53 m) measured diagonally when the projector is roughly 30 inches (0.8 m) from the wall or screen. The largest the image can be is 300" (7.6 m) when the projector is about 400 inches (10 m) from the wall or screen.

Screen Size (Unit: cm/inch)

609.6(W) 457.2(H) / 240(W) 180(H)

300"

Screen Size

487.7(W) 365.8(H) / 192(W) 144(H)

240"

406.4(W) 304.8(H) / 160(W) 120(H)

365.8(W) 274.3(H) / 144(W) 108(H)								200"
304.8(W) 228.6(H) / 120(W) 90(H)							180"
243.8(W) 182.9(H) / 96(W) 72(H)						150"
						120"
203.2(W) 152.4(H) / 80(W) 60(H)
162.6(W) 121.9(H) / 64(W) 48(H)					100"
121.9(W) 91.4(H) / 48(W) 36(H)				80"
81.3(W) 61.0(H) / 32(W) 24(H)			60"
61.0(W) 45.7(H) / 24(W) 18(H)
		40"
42.7(W) 32(H) / 17(W) 13(H)
		30"
Lens center	21"									.1/200
	.8/								.1/160
	0	30	.0/39			.0/80	.7/106	.4/133
				.3/					4
		1						3
				1	53	2	2

						.1/321
.1/240			.8/267			8
		6
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.2/402 10

TIP:

•The distances are indicated by intermediate values between tele and wide. Use as a rule of thumb.

•The Zoom lever adjusts the image size +/-10%

•For more details on throw distance, see page 11.

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40" 25"

2. Installation and Connections

Selecting a Location (VT48)

The further your projector is from the screen or wall, the larger the image. The minimum size the image can be is approximately 25" (0.64 m) measured diagonally when the projector is roughly 35 inches (0.9 m) from the wall or screen. The largest the image can be is 300" (7.6 m) when the projector is about 434 inches (11.0 m) from the wall or screen. Use the drawing below as a guide.

Screen Size (Unit: cm/inch)

609.6(W) 457.2(H) / 240(W) 180(H)

300"

Screen Size

487.7(W) 365.8(H) / 192(W) 144(H)

240"

406.4(W) 304.8(H) / 160(W) 120(H)
365.8(W) 274.3(H) / 144(W) 108(H)		200"
304.8(W) 228.6(H) / 120(W) 90(H)		180"
243.8(W) 182.9(H) / 96(W) 72(H)	150"
	120"
203.2(W) 152.4(H) / 80(W) 60(H)
162.6(W) 121.9(H) / 64(W) 48(H)	100"
121.9(W) 91.4(H) / 48(W) 36(H)	80"
81.3(W) 61.0(H) / 32(W) 24(H)	60"

50.8(W) 38.1(H) / 20(W) 15(H)

Lens center

.9/
0	35 .4/57
	1	.2/86
		2	.9/115								.0/434		m/inch)
			2	.
				7/144.4/173.
				3	4	5/2176/260. . .
						5	6	3/2898/347
								7	8		11	(Unit:
										Distance

TIP:

•The distances are indicated by intermediate values between tele and wide. Use as a rule of thumb.

•Digital Zoom can result in a blurry image due to the electronic zoom.

•The Zoom button adjusts the image size -10%

•For more details on throw distance, see next page.

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Throw Distance and Screen Size

The following shows the proper relative positions of the projector and screen. Refer to the table to determine the position of installation.

Distance Chart

C

Screen center

Lens center

α

B =	Vertical distance between lens center and
	screen center
C =	Throw distance
D =	Vertical distance between lens center and
	screen bottom (top of screen for ceiling
B α =	application)
	Throw angle

D NOTE: Distances may vary +/-5%.

Screen bottom

Projector bottom

VT580/VT480/VT58/VT57

					Screen Size										B									C								D					α
	Diagonal					Width					Height										wide					tele									wide				tele
	inch	mm			inch			mm			inch		mm		inch			mm	inch			mm		-		inch		mm			inch		mm	degree			-		degree
	21	533			17			427		13			320		4			110	-			-		-	30			750			-2		-50	-			-		8.6
	25	635			20			508		15			381		5			140	29			740		-	35			900			-2		-60	10.3			-		8.5
	30	762			24			610		18			457		6			160	35			900		-	43			1090			-3		-70	10.2			-		8.5
	40	1016			32			813		24			610		9			220	48			1210		-	57			1460			-3		-90	10.1			-		8.4
	60	1524			48			1219		36			914		13			320	72			1830		-	87			2200			-5		-130	10.1			-		8.4
	72	1829			58			1463		43			1097		15			390	87			2200		-	104			2650			-6		-160	10.0			-		8.4
	80	2032			64			1626		48			1219		17			430	96			2450		-	116			2940			-7		-180	10.0			-		8.4
	84	2134			67			1707		50			1280		18			450	101			2570		-	122			3090			-7		-190	10.0			-		8.4
	90	2286			72			1829		54			1372		19			490	109			2760		-	131			3310			-8		-200	10.0			-		8.4
	100	2540			80			2032		60			1524		21			540	121			3070		-	145			3690			-9		-220	10.0			-		8.3
	120	3048			96			2438		72			1829		26			650	145			3690		-	174			4430			-10		-270	10.0			-		8.3
	150	3810			120			3048		90			2286		32			810	182			4620		-	218			5540			-13		-330	10.0			-		8.3
	180	4572			144			3658		108			2743		38			970	218			5540		-	262			6660			-16		-400	10.0			-		8.3
	200	5080			160			4064		120			3048		43			1080	243			6160		-	291			7400			-17		-440	10.0			-		8.3
	210	5334			168			4267		126			3200		45			1140	255			6470		-	306			7770			-18		-460	10.0			-		8.3
	240	6096			192			4877		144			3658		51			1300	291			7400		-	350			8890			-21		-530	9.9			-		8.3
	270	6858			216			5486		162			4115		57			1460	328			8330		-	394			10000			-24		-600	9.9			-		8.3
	300	7620			240			6096		180			4572		64			1620	365			9260		-	438			11120			-26		-660	9.9			-		8.3
	VT48
								Screen Size														B						C						D					α
		Diagonal							Width						Height
	inch			mm				inch			mm				inch			mm			inch			mm		inch					mm		inch		mm				degree
	25			635			20				508				15			381			5			140		35				890		-2			-60				8.7
	30			762			24				610				18			457			6			160		42				1070		-3			-70				8.6
	40			1016			32				813				24			610			9			220		57				1440		-3			-90				8.5
	60			1524			48				1219				36			914			13			320		86				2180		-5			-130				8.5
	72			1829			58				1463				43			1097			15			390		103				2620		-6			-160				8.4
	80			2032			64				1626				48			1219			17			430		115				2920		-7			-180				8.4
	84			2134			67				1707				50			1280			18			450		121				3060		-7			-190				8.4
	90			2286			72				1829				54			1372			19			490		129				3290		-8			-200				8.4
	100			2540			80				2032				60			1524			21			540		144				3650		-9			-220				8.4
	120			3048			96				2438				72			1829			26			650		173				4390		-10			-270				8.4
	150			3810			120				3048				90			2286			32			810		217				5500		-13			-330				8.4
	180			4572			144				3658				108			2743			38			970		260				6610		-16			-400				8.4
	200			5080			160				4064				120			3048			43			1080		289				7340		-17			-440				8.4
	210			5334			168				4267				126			3200			45			1140		304				7710		-18			-460				8.4
	240			6096			192				4877				144			3658			51			1300		347				8820		-21			-530				8.4
	270			6858			216				5486				162			4115			57			1460		391				9930		-24			-600				8.4
	300			7620			240				6096				180			4572			64			1620		434				11030		-26			-660				8.4

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WARNING

*Installing your projector on the ceiling must be done by a qualified technician. Contact your NEC dealer for more information.

*Do not attempt to install the projector yourself.

•Only use your projector on a solid, level surface. If the projector falls to the ground, you can be injured and the projector severely damaged.

•Do not use the projector where temperatures vary greatly. The projector must be used at temperatures between 41˚F (5˚C) and 104˚F (40˚C) (Eco mode selected automatically at 95˚F to 104˚F/35˚C to 40˚C).

•Do not expose the projector to moisture, dust, or smoke. This will harm the screen image.

•Ensure that you have adequate ventilation around your projector so heat can dissipate. Do not cover the vents on the side or the front of the projector.

Reflecting the Image

Using a mirror to reflect your projector’s image enables you to enjoy a much larger image when a smaller space is required. Contact your NEC dealer if you need a mirror system. If you're using a mirror system and your image is inverted, use the MENU and SELECT buttons on your projector cabinet or your remote control to correct the orientation. (→ page 44)

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Making Connections

NOTE: When using with a notebook PC, be sure to connect the projector and notebook PC while the projector is in standby mode and before turning on the power to the notebook PC.

In most cases the output signal from the notebook PC is not turned on unless connected to the projector before being powered up.

*If the screen goes blank while using your remote control, it may be the result of the computer's screen-saver or power management software.

Enabling the computer’s external display

Displaying an image on the notebook PC’s screen does not necessarily mean it outputs a signal to the projector. When using a PC compatible laptop, a combination of function keys will enable/disable the external display. Usually, the combination of the ‘Fn” key along with one of the 12 function keys gets the external display to come on or off. For example, NEC laptops use Fn + F3, while Dell laptops use Fn + F8 key combinations to toggle through external display selections.

Connecting Your PC or Macintosh Computer

NOTE: • VT580/VT480: The COMPUTER 1 connector supports Plug & Play (DDC2).

• VT58/VT57/VT48: The COMPUTER connector supports Plug & Play (DDC2).

VT580/VT480					VT58/VT57/VT48
		COMPUTER 1 IN			COMPUTER 2 IN
S-VIDEO	L	PC CONTROL MONITOR OUT(COMP 1)	AUDIO IN	COMPUTER 1 IN	COMPUTER IN
IN
			AUDIO OUT	COMPUTER 2 IN
					S-VIDEO L	COMPUTER IN
	R				IN
VIDEO IN	AUDIO IN
		IN

R

VIDEO IN AUDIO IN

Audio cable (not supplied)

VGA signal cable (supplied)

To mini D-Sub 15-pin connector on the projector. It is recommended that you use a commercially available distribution amplifier if connecting a signal cable longer than the supplied one.

PHONE

IBM VGA or Compatibles (Notebook type) or Macintosh (Notebook type)

NOTE: For older Macintosh, use a commercially available pin adapter (not supplied) to connect to your Mac's video port.

NOTE: The projector is not compatible with video decoded outputs of either the NEC ISS-6020 and ISS-6010 switchers.

NOTE: An image may not be displayed correctly when a Video or S-Video source is played back via a commercially available scan converter.

This is because the projector will process a video signal as a computer signal at the default setting. In that case, do the following.

*When an image is displayed with the lower and upper black portion of the screen or a dark image is not displayed correctly: Project an image to fill the screen and then press the AUTO ADJ button on the remote control or the projector cabinet.

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To connect SCART output (RGB)

Projector

COMPUTER 1 IN

Video equipment such as DVD player

S-VIDEO	L	PC CONTROL	MONITOR OUT(COMP 1)	AUDIO IN	COMPUTER 1 IN
IN
				AUDIO OUT	COMPUTER 2 IN
VIDEO IN	R
	AUDIO IN

Female

To COMPUTER 1 input (COMPUTER input on VT58/ VT57/VT48)

Commercially available SCART cable

ADP-SC1

Before connections: An exclusive SCART adapter (ADP-SC1) and a commercially available SCART cable are required for this connection.

From the menu, select [Setup] → [Options] → [Signal Select] → [Computer 1 ([Computer] on VT58/VT57/VT48)] → [Scart]. SCART is a standard European audio-visual connector for TVs, VCRs and DVD players. It is also referred to as Euroconnector.

TIP: If a DVD or VCR source will not be displayed correctly, stop playback and restart it.

NOTE: Audio signal is not available for this connection.

TIP: The ADP-SC1 SCART adapter is obtainable from your NEC dealer in Europe. Contact your NEC dealer in Europe for more information.

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Connecting an External Monitor

MONITOR OUT				AUDIO OUT
S-VIDEO	L	PC CONTROL MONITOR OUT(COMP 1)	AUDIO IN	COMPUTER 1 IN
IN
			AUDIO OUT	COMPUTER 2 IN
	R
	VIDEO IN AUDIO IN

VGA signal cable (supplied)

AUDIO

IN

VGA signal cable (not supplied)

You can connect a separate, external monitor to your projector to simultaneously view on a monitor the RGB analog image you're projecting.

NOTE:

•Daisy chain connection is not possible.

•The signal from the COMPUTER 2 IN connector cannot be output from the MONITOR OUT connector on VT580 and VT480.

•The VT58, VT57 and VT48 do not have the AUDIO OUT connector.

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Connecting Your DVD Player with Component Output

VT580/VT480	VT58/VT57/VT48
AUDIO IN	COMPUTER 1 IN

S-VIDEO	L	PC CONTROL	MONITOR OUT(COMP 1)	AUDIO IN	COMPUTER 1 IN
IN

COMPUTER IN

S-VIDEO

L

PC CONTROL MONITOR OUT

COMPUTER IN

AUDIO OUT	COMPUTER 2 IN	IN

R

VIDEO IN AUDIO IN

R

VIDEO IN AUDIO IN

AUDIO IN

Optional 15-pin - to - RCA (female)3 cable (ADP-CV1)

Audio Equipment

AUDIO IN	Component video RCA 3
L R
	cable (not supplied)
	DVD player
L R	Y Cb Cr
Audio cable (not supplied)
AUDIO OUT	Component

A component signal will be automatically displayed. If not, from the menu, select [Setup] → [Options] → [Signal Select] → [Computer 1 ([Computer] on VT58/VT57/VT48)], and then place a check mark in the Component radio button.

NOTE: Refer to your DVD player's owner's manual for more information about your DVD player's video output requirements.

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