NEC VT480 User Manual

Portable Projector

VT580/VT480/VT58/VT48

User’s Manual

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result from using the Projector.

Important Information

Safety Cautions

Precautions

Please read this manual carefully before using your NEC VT580/VT480/VT58/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.

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.

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.

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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.

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)----------------------------------------------- 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

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.

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Power cable (US: 7N080220) (EU: 7N080007)

Quick Setup Guide Important Information

For VT580 and VT480 only

Remote mouse receiver (7N900721)

VGA signal cable (7N520054)

CD-ROM User’s manual

Carrying handle (24FT9651) Screw (M4

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Remote control (7N900731)

For North America only

Registration card Limited warranty

For Europe only

Guarantee policy

Batteries (AAA⳯2)

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.

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.

 Part Names of the Projector

Front/Top

1. Introduction

Zoom Lever (VT580/VT480/VT58)

Digital Zoom Button (VT48)

Controls (→ page 5)

(→ page 23)

ADJ.

Remote sensor

(→ page 7) Focus Ring

(→ page 23)

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Ventilation (inlet) / Filter Cover (→ page 49) Two filters on VT580 and VT480 One filter on VT58 and VT48

Built-in Security Slot ( )*

Lens

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

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(→ 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)

Bottom

Rear Foot (Left / Right) (→ page 22)

Adjustable Tilt Foot (→ page 22)

1. Introduction

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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