Nec VT45 quick connect guide

Quick Connect Guide

Connections

Step 1

Connect the supplied 15pin-15pin signal cable.

For older Macintosh computers, use a
commercially available pin adapter to
connect to your Macintosh’s video port.

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Step 4

Turn on the projector.

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Power button

Set up the Projector.

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To adjust the projector’ s lens shift, focus or to zoom in and out use
the Lens Shift, Focus ring or Zoom lever on the lens.
To optimize image, press the AUTO ADJUST button on the cabinet
or the remote control.

Using the Lens Shift

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Grip the lens shift lever on the top and bottom.

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Hold the lever to move the lens vertically or horizontally.

See page E-14 for Lens Shift Adjustable Range.

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Remote Control Features

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NOTE: To turn off the projector,
press and hold the POWER button
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Focus ring

Zoom lever

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Volume ( + / – ) Buttons

Press and hold (+) to increase the volume.
Press and hold (–) to decrease the volume.

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Picture Button

Press to display the Picture adjustment menu. Each time
this button is pressed, the highlight will move as follows:
Brightness → Contrast → Color → Hue → Sharpness →
You can also select the Picture adjustment item by using
the select up or down button.
If no adjustments are performed within 3 seconds, the
Picture adjustment menu will disappear.

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Freeze Button

Press to freeze a picture. Press again to resume motion.

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Mute Button

This button turns off the image and sound. Press again to
restore the image and sound.

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Aspect Button

Press to display the Aspect Ratio select menu.
Each time this button is pressed, the current aspect ratio
will change as follows:
Normal → Zoom → W ide Zoom → Cinema → Normal →
You can also select the aspect ratio by using the Select
button.
If no adjustments are performed within 3 seconds, the
Aspect Ratio select menu will disappear.

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Step 2

Monitor

Connect the supplied power cable.

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Adjusting the Tilt Foot

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Press and hold the Tilt button on the front of the projector.

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Lift the front edge of the projector to the desired height, and release the button to lock the Adjustable Tilt
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• If the projected image does not appear square to the screen then use keystone correction for proper adjustment.

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Infrared Transmitter

Direct the remote control toward the remote sen­sor on the projector cabinet.

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Power Button

Use this button to turn your projector on and off.

NOTE: To turn off the projector, press and hold

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Menu Button

Displays the menu.

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Help Button

Provides information about the current signal and the status
of the projector.

the POWER button for a minimum of two seconds.

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Select ( ) Buttons

: Use these buttons to select the menu of the item

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Source Buttons

Press to select an input device.

you wish to adjust.

: Use these buttons to change the level of a selected

menu item.

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Auto Adjust Button

A press of the button executes the selection.

Use this button to adjust Position-H/V and Pixel
Clock/Phase for an optimal picture.

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Enter Button

Use this button to enter your menu selection.

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Magnify ( + / – ) Buttons

Use the (+) or (–) button to adjust the image size
up to 400%.

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Cancel Button

Press this button to close menu.

NOTE: The POWER, AUTO ADJ., MENU, SELECT, ENTER and CANCEL buttons on the remote control perform the same
functions as the corresponding buttons on the projector cabinet. The remaining buttons are on the remote control only.

Basic Menu

Troubleshooting

Basic Menu

Source Select
Picture
Volume
Image Options
Projector Options
Information

Source Select

RGB
Video
S-Video

Picture

Brghtness
Contrast
Color
Hue
Sharpness

Volume

Image Options

Keystone
Lamp Mode
Factory Default

Projector Options

Menu
Setup

Normal/Eco1/Eco 2
All Data/Current Signal

Menu

Menu Mode
Language
Source Display
No Input Display
Volume Bar
Keystone Bar *
Filter Clean Message
Menu Display Time

* This setting is optional. you need the optional presentation

remote control (PR51KIT).

Basic/Advanced
English/German/French/

Italian/Spanish/Swedish/
Japanese

On/Off
On/Off
On/Off
On/Off

On/Off
Manual/Auto 5 sec/Auto 15

sec/Auto 45 sec

Power/ Status Light Messages

Condition

Standby
Cooling down
Lamp in Nomal mode
Lamp in Eco 1 mode
Lamp in Eco 2 mode
One minute after lamp is turned on

Retrying to turn on lamp

Lamp has reached its end of life
(1000 hours or over : Normal mode)
(1500 hours or over : Eco 1 mode)
(2000 hours or over : Eco 2 mode)

Lamp life has reached its end of life
(1100 hours or over : Normal mode)
(1600 hours or over : Eco 1 mode)
(2100 hours or over : Eco 2 mode)

Lamp or filter cover error
(3 locations)

Temperature error

Fan error

Lamp error

Power Indicator

Steady orange
Blinking green
Steady green
Steady green
Steady green
Blinking green

Steady green

Steady green

Steady orange

Steady orange

Steady orange

Steady orange

Steady orange

Status Indicator

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Steady orange
Steady green
Depending Lamp mode

Blinking orange

Steady red

Steady red

Blinking red
(1 sec interval)

Blinking red
(4 sec interval)

Blinking red
(8 sec interval)

Blinking red
(12 sec interval)

Note

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Blinks green for 60 seconds.

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Do not turn off the projector during
this condition.

The projector retries 3 times at an
interval of 15 sec for max. 45 sec).

Message appears on screen during
this condition. The projector reaches
its end of life. Please replace the
lamp as soon as possible.

The projector is in standby mode and
cannot be turned on.

The projector is in standby mode and
cannot be turned on.

The projector is in standby mode and
cannot be turned on.

The projector is in standby mode and
cannot be turned on.

The projector is in standby mode and
cannot be turned on.

Common Problems & Solutions

Problem Check These Items

Does not turn on

No picture

Image isn’t square to the screen

Picture is blurred

Image is scrolling vertically,
horizontally or both

Remote control does not work

Status indicator is lit or blinking
Cross color in RGB mode

• Check that the power cable is plugged in and that the power button on the
projector cabinet or the remote control is on.

• Ensure that the lamp cover is installed correctly. See page E-36.

• Check to see if the projector has overheated or the lamp usage exceeds 1100

hours (2100 hours in Eco 2 mode and 1600 hours in Eco 1 mode). If there is
insufficient ventilation around the projector or if the room where you’re presenting
is particularly warm, move the projector to a cooler location.

• Use the menu to select your source (Video, S-Video or RGB). See page E-29.

• Ensure your cables are connected properly.

• Use menus to adjust the brightness and contrast. See page E-29.

• Remove the lens cap.

• Reset the settings or adjustments to factory preset levels using the Factory

Default on the Image Options Menu. See page E-31.

• Reposition the projector to improve its angle to the screen. See page E-14.

• Use the Keystone on the Image Options Menu to correct the trapezoid distortion.

See page E-29.

• Adjust the focus. See page E-23.

• Reposition the projector to improve its angle to the screen. See page E-14.

• Ensure that the distance between the projector and screen is within the

adjustment range of the lens. See page E-15.

• Use menus or Source button on the remote control or the cabinet to select the
source you want to input.

• Install new batteries. See page E-13.

• Make sure there are no obstacles between you and the projector.

• Stand within 22 feet (7 m) of the projector. See page E-13.

• See the Power/ Status Light messages.

• If Auto Adjust is off, turn it on. If Auto Adjust is on, turn it off and balance the image

with the Position and Clock Adjust on the Advanced Options Menu. See page
E-31.

setup

Orientation
Cinema Position
Background

Page 1 (Source Index/Input T erminal/Horizontal Frequency/V ertical Frequency/Sync

Polarity)
Page 2 (Signal Type/Video Type/Sync Type/Interlace)
Page 3 (Remaining Lamp Time/Lamp Hour Meter/Projector Usage)

Desktop Front/Ceiling Rear/
Desktop Rear/Ceiling Front

Top/Center/Bottom
Blue/Black/Logo