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1. iaw Press the AUTO ADJ button to fine tune the computer image or to remove any vertical banding that might appear and to reduce video noise dot interference or cross talk this is evident when part of your image appears to be shimmering This function adjusts the clock frequencies that eliminate the horizontal banding in the image This function also adjusts the clock phase to reduce video noise dot interference or cross talk This is evident when part of your image appears to be shimmering This adjustment may be necessary when you connect your computer for the first time NOTE Some signals not be displayed correctly or take time The Auto Adjust function does not work for component and video signals f the Auto Adjust operation cannot optimize the RGB signal try to adjust Clock and Phase manually See page E 37 Turning Up or Down Volume Sound level from the speaker can be adjusted Cabinet controls Remote control f VIDEO COMPUTER AUTO ADJ decrease volume increase volume increase volume decrease volume NOTE When no menus appear the SELECT lt and buttons on the projector cabinet work as a volume control E 26 3 PROJECTING AN IMAGE BASIC OPERATION Turning off the Projector To turn off the projector First press the ON STAND BY button on the projector cabinet or the POWER OFF button on the remote control The Power Off Are you su
2. uu SES NEC B B8 uu uu uu s 5 5 5 BE BU gm B8 uu S5 S5 us SE EB E B Bu uu 5 us s 5 E UB Portable Projector J LT 180 J Users Manual J3 3 J 9 B uu s s 5 5 uu s SESE uu S SES E SESS ESE Sm B uu uu 5 us 5 s 5 5 BE IMPORTANT INFORMATION IMPORTANT INFORMATION Safety Cautions Precautions Please read this manual carefully before using your NEC LT180 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 NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED 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 PREVEN
3. 2 Replacement product rental service If the customer desires he or she can rent a replacement product while the original product is being repaired Fee US 200 for 12 days This fee must be paid at the local service station in cash or credit card The 200 rental fee is non refundable even if the customer rents it less than 12 days before returning The replacement product will be delivered within 3 business days If the customer did not return the replacement product within 12 days the customer will be charged the price of the unit If the customer returned the replacement product in a faulty or damaged condition the repair cost will be charged to the customer Note that this service is not offered in all countries and regions Please refer to the List of TravelCare Outlets In addition this replacement product rental service is not offered after the product s warranty has expired Term of warranty 1 a Upon presentation of the warranty or receipt received upon purchase Valid for the term indicated on the warranty or the normal term of warranty for the country of purchase b When only the product is brought in Valid for a period of within 14 months of the date of manufacture indicated by the serial number attached to the product 2 When a product whose term of warranty is expired is brought in Repairs will be offered for a fee In this case the customer is not eligible for the replacement product rental service In the followin
4. Adjustable Rear Foot See page E 23 This security slot supports the MicroSaver amp Security System MicroSaver is a registered trademark of Kensington Microware Inc The logo is trademarked and owned by Kensington Microware Inc E 3 1 INTRODUCTION Top Features 5 7 3 lt 5 A POWER 2 SOURCE qn 4 SELECT gt m 1 ON STAND BY d Rd d 1 CES QN 1 ON STAND BY button 5 Use this button to turn the power on and off when the main power is supplied and the projector is in standby mode To turn on the projector press and hold this button for a minimum of two seconds To turn off the projector press this button twice 2 POWER indicator LED When this indicator is green the projector is on when this indicator is orange it is in standby mode See the power Indicator section on page E 48 for more details 3 STATUSjindicator LED If this light blinks red rapidly it indicates that an error has occurred the lamp cover is not attached properly or the projector has overheated If this light remains orange it indicates that you have pressed a cabinet key while the Cabinet Button is locked See the Status Indicator section on page E 48 for more details 4 LAMP indicator LED If this light blinks red rapidly it s warning you that the lamp has reached the end of its usable life After this light appears replace the lamp as soon as possibl
5. 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 Digital Light Processing and DLP are trademarks of Texas Instruments IBM is a trademark or registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation and PowerBook are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S and other countries Other product and company names mentioned in this user s manual may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders E 2 1 INTRODUCTION Part Names of the Projector Controls See page E 4 Speaker Ventilation inlet Remote Sensor See page E 9 Focus ring See page E 25 Ventilation outlet Zoom lever Terminal Panel See page E 24 See page E 5 Lens AC Input Connect the supplied power cable s two pin plug here plug the other end into an ac tive wall outlet See page E 19 Adjustable Tilt Foot Lever See page E 24 4 Main Power Switch Lens Cap When you plug the supplied power cable into an active wall outlet Adjustable Tilt Foot turn the Main dase i WER turns orange and See page E 24 the projector is in standby mode See page E 20 Lamp Cover See page E 45 Lamp Cover Screw See page E 45 Ventilation inlet Built in Security Slot p
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7. Product covered by this warranty 4 Any act of God fire flood war act of violence or any similar occurrence 5 Any attempt by any person other than any person authorized by NEC to adjust modify repair install or service the product 6 Any Cross border charges such as duty insurance tax etc 3 Charges for Warranty Exclusions and Out of Warranty Case In case faulty unit is under warranty exclusions case or under Out of Warranty period NEC Authorized Service Station will Inform estimation of actual service cost to the Enduser with reason 4 Dead on Arrival DOA Enduser must take this issue up with their original supplier in the country of purchase NEC Authorized Service Station will repair the DOA unit as a Warranty repair but will not exchange DOA unit with new units E 65 9 APPENDIX 5 Loan Service Charges and Conditions Upon acceptance of this NEC Projector Customer agrees to assume liability for this loan unit The current cost of use of this loan unit is 200 00 USD for 12 calendar days If Customer does not return the unit within the 12 calendar days Customer will be charged the next highest cost up to and including the full list price to Credit Cards which price will be informed by NEC Authorized Service Stations Please see the attached listing of contacts for each country to arrange for pickup of the loan unit If you return to their country of origin with the loan unit you will be charged additiona
8. ROM Guarantee policy User s manual Shoulder belt TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPURIART INFORMATION sirrini Sousa ot WA n eet RTT TE WAASI RERO a ee ae ae nee Nene en E iv Te ipi up E 1 mper en oko PROJE iC Mem meee ane oo reer meee E 1 ax CICERO MU REN ts E 3 m E E PUT D M RI d E 4 Terminal Panel D RO E eem E 5 NE ER E 6 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 10 Setino Up the Screen 1 T o oT m E 11 wed el AS E 11 Throw Distance T 12 Making EO E 14 Connecting Your PG Or Macintosh E 14 To connect SCART output RGB tur Rep pus glor enti E 15 Comecimg an External PR EET AA E 16 Connecting Your DVD Playor NR RN ROREM K EE E 17 Comnecting or Laser clog baer ean en teeter er ap p MEN UIS erie cR Dd Cha e E 18 Connecting the Supplied Power Ca
9. ately and have the object removed by a qualified service personnel 3 Do not place any liquids on top of your projector 4 Do not look into the lens while the projector is on Serious damage to your eyes could result 5 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 6 Do not cover the lens with the supplied 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 7 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 8 The projector is designed to operate on a power supply of 100 240 V 50 60 Hz AC Ensure that your power supply fits this requirement before attempting to use your projector 9 Handle the power cable carefully and avoid excessive bending A damaged cord can cause electric shock or fire 10 If the projector is not to be used for an extended period of time disconnect the plug from the power outlet 11 Do not touch the power plug during a thunderstorm Doing so can cause electric
10. extended 4 Cover the lens with the lens cap 5 Put the projector and its accessories in the supplied soft case E 28 4 CONVENIENT FEATURES 4 CONVENIENT FEATURES Turning Off the Image and Sound Press the PIC MUTEjbutton to turn off the image and sound for a short period of time Press again to restore the image and sound KEYSTONE PIC MUTE Freezing a Picture Press the FREEZE button to freeze a picture Press again to resume motion VIDEO COMPUTER AUTO ADJ S VIDEO COMPONENT NOISE RED O OJO VOLUME ASPECT HELP PICTURE FREEZE C Reducing Video Noise Noise Reduction You can reduce video noise by using the NOISE RED button on the remote control To reduce video noise press the NOISE RED button to turn on the Noise Reduction feature You can also reduce video noise by using the menu See page E 34 VIDEO COMPUTER AUTO ADJ S VIDEO COMPONENT NOISE RED aic VOLUME ASPECT PICTURE 29 4 CONVENIENT FEATURES Getting the Information on Lamp Usage and Projector Usage You can view various information such as status of the remaining lamp time lamp hour meter and projector usage VIDEO COMPUTER AUTO ADJ S VIDEO COMPONENT NOISE RED O OJO VOLUME ASPECT HELP 30 5 USING ON SCREEN MENU 5 USING ON SCREEN MENU Using the Menus NOTE The on screen menu may not be displayed correctly while inter
11. has been used beyond its Replace the lamp limit The projector will not turn on until the lamp is replaced Lamp mode is set to Eco mode E 48 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Common Problems amp Solutions Does not turn on e Check that the power cable is plugged in and that the power button on the projector cabinet or the remote control is on See pages E 19 and E 20 e Ensure that the lamp cover or lamp housing is installed correctly See page E 46 e Check to see if the projector has overheated or the lamp has reached the end of its usable life 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 e The lamp may fail to light Wait a full minute and then turn on the power again e The lamp has reached the end of its usable life Replace the lamp Lamp does not turn on Wait for 60 seconds cooling period to see if the lamp turns on by itself POWER and STATUS POWER and STATUSI LEDs blinking green at the same time indicates the LEDs are blinking green main power was interrupted during previous operation at the same time Will turn off e Ensure that the Power Management is off See page E 41 No picture e Use the VIDEO S VIDEO COMPUTER or COMPONENT button on the re mote control the SOURCE button on the cabinet to select your source Video S Video Component or Computer See page E 22 e Ensure your cables a
12. inch m Orientation C Ceiling mount C Desktop Power outlet connection CI Connected directly to wall outlet C Connected to power cord extender or other the num ber of connected equipment C Connected to a power cord reel or other the number of connected equipment Computer Manufacturer Model number Notebook PC Desktop Native resolution Refresh rate Video adapter Other Video equipment VCR DVD player Video camera Video game or other Manufacturer Model number E 59 9 APPENDIX TravelCare Guide TravelCare a service for international travelers This product is eligible for TravelCare NEC s unique international warranty Please note that TravelCare coverage differs in part from coverage under the warranty included with the product Services offered with TravelCare This warranty allows customers to receive service on their product at the NEC and NEC designated service stations in the countries listed herein when temporarily traveling internationally for business or pleasure For details on services offered by the different service stations please refer to the List of TravelCare Outlets below 1 Repair services The product will be repaired and delivered within 10 business days not including shipping time During the term of warranty the cost of maintenance parts labor costs for repairs and shipping costs within the service station s coverage area are covered by the warranty
13. lens and be careful not to scratch or mar the lens E 47 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 7 TROUBLESHOOTING This section helps you resolve problems you may encounter while setting up or using the projector Power Indicator Indicator Condition Projector Condition Note The main power is off eee Blinking light Green 0 5 sec The projector is getting ready Wait for a moment 0 5 sec Off to turn on 0 5 sec Off 0 5 sec On The projector is cooling down Wait for a moment 0 5 sec Off Steady light Green The projector is turned on Orange The projector is in Standby Status Indicator Indicator Condition Projector Condition Noe O Off Blinking light Red 1 cycle Lamp cover error or lamp hous Replace the lamp cover or lamp 0 5 sec On ing error housing correctly 2 5 sec Off 2 cycle Temperature error The projector is overheated 0 5 sec On Move the projector to a cooler 0 5 sec Off location 4 cycle Fan error Fans will not work correctly 0 5 sec Off 6 cycle Lamp error Lamp fails to light Wait a full 0 5 sec Off Re firing the lamp The projector is re firing Steady light Orange Cabinet button locked You have pressed cabinet but ton when Cabinet Button is locked Lamp Indicator Indicator Condition Projector Condition Note Off Blinking light Lamp has reached its end of life Replace the lamp Lamp replacement message will be displayed Steady light Lamp
14. o 8364 8506 i94 788 4888 80 SIN w 8079 8595 VESA 180 90 8 sen SDTV 4800 5255 Progressive 074576660 1 3125 _50 HDTV 1080001125 HDTV 1080 1125 aa 52 599 18605 50 Images in above list are displayed with scaling technology NOTE Some composite sync signals may not be displayed correctly Signals other than those specified in the table above may not be displayed correctly If this should happen change the refresh rate or resolution on your PC Refer to Display Properties help section of your PC for procedures E 57 Troubleshooting Check List 9 APPENDIX Before contacting your dealer or service personnel check the following list to be sure repairs are needed also by referring to the Troubleshooting section in your user s manual This checklist below will help us solve your problem more efficiently Print the following pages Frequency of occurrence always sometimes How often Power No power POWER indicator does not light green See also Sta tus Indicator STATUS Power cable s plug is fully inserted into the wall outlet Main power switch is pressed to the ON position Lamp cover is installed correctly Lamp Hour Meter lamp operation hours
15. output from an external source like a VCR NOTE S Video provides more vivid color and higher resolution than the traditional composite video format 7 VIDEO IN connector RCA Connect a VCR DVD player laser disc player or document camera here to project video 8 AUDIO IN jacks L amp R RCA These are your left and right channel audio inputs for stereo sound from a Video or S Video source 9 PC CONTROL Port Mini DIN 8 Pin Use this port to connect a PC or control system This enables you to control the projector using serial commu nication protocol If you are writing your own program typical PC control codes are on page E 56 1 INTRODUCTION Part Names of the Remote Control OFF ON KEYSTONE PIC MUTE PAGE 1 Infrared Transmitter Direct the remote control toward the remote sensor on the projector cabinet 2 POWER ON Button When the main power is on you can use this button to turn your projector on NOTE To turn on the projector press and hold the POWER ON button for a minimum of two seconds POWER OFF Button You can use this button to turn your projector off NOTE To turn off the projector press the POWER OFF button twice 4 5 Button Press this button to correct the keystone trapezoidal distortion and make the image square See page E 25 5 PIC MUTE Button This button turns off the image and sound for a short period
16. ring to obtain the best focus Correcting the Vertical Keystone Distortion The Keystone correction feature will correct the vertical distortion of a projected image on the screen Li NOTE Keystone angle can be corrected between 15 degrees upward and 15 degrees downward of projector tilt from level To correct keystone distortion using the KEYSTONE button 1 Press the KEYSTONE button once to display the slide bar for adjustment 2 Press the lKKEYSTONE or to correct the keystone distortion VENETO RAE CO You can also correct keystone distortion by using the menu 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu 2 Use SELECT A or Y to select Image and then Keystone NOTE When this option is highlighted pressing the ENTER button will display its slide bar for adjustment 3 Press the SELECT to correct the keystone distortion NOTE You can save changes by using Keystone Save feature when you turn off the projector See page E 35 E 25 3 PROJECTING AN IMAGE BASIC OPERATION Optimizing an RGB Image Automatically Adjusting the Image Using Auto Adjust Optimizing an RGB image automatically Press the AUTO ADJ button to optimize an RGB image automatically Poor picture Cabinet controls Remote control f VIDEO COMPUTER AUTO ADJ VOLUME ASPE m
17. the image The minimum size the image can be is approximately 30 0 76 m measured diagonally when the projector is roughly 0 9 m 35 inches from the wall or screen The largest the image can be 1 200 5 0 when the projector is roughly 6 1 m 241 inches from the wall or screen Use the drawing below as a guide NOTE The distances are indicated by intermediate values between tele and wide Use as a rule of thumb 11 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 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 Screen Width Screen Height 47 Screen Bottom YA 9 Lens Center x lt NI Throw Angle a 24 Throw Distance Screen Size 4 3 AA 31 4 797 7 37 7 957 2 B Vertical distance between lens center and screen center C Throw distance D Vertical distance between lens center and bottom of screen for desktop top of screen for ceiling Throw angle NOTE Distances may vary 5 E 12 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 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 seve
18. was cleared after lamp replacement No power even though you press and hold the POWER button for a minimum of 2 seconds Video and Audio No image is displayed from your PC or video equipment to the projector Still no image even though you connect the projector to the PC first then start the PC Enabling your notebook PC s signal output to the projector A combination of function keys will enable disable the ex ternal display Usually the combination of the Fn key along With one of the 12 function keys turns the external display on or off No image blue background logo no display Still no image even though you press the AUTO ADJUST but ton Still no image even though you carry out Reset in the projector s menu Signal cable s plug is fully inserted into the input connector message appears on the screen The source connected to the projector is active and available Still no image even though you adjust the brightness and or the contrast Input source s resolution and frequency are supported by the projector Image is too dark Remains unchanged even though you adjust the brightness and or the contrast Image is distorted ee Image appears to be trapezoidal unchanged even though you carry out the Keystone or 3D Reform adjustment Other Remote control does not work 1 No obstacles between the sensor of the projector and the re mote control Projector
19. 0 inches 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 The remote control can be used wirelessly Features you ll enjoy on the LT180 projector 4 3 native screen display e Exceptionally quiet as low as 4 fan noise Eco Mode e High resolution images 1024 x 768 display e HDTV 10801 720p SDTV 576p 480p compatibility e Adjustable rear foot for enhanced projector placement and alignment to the screen Eco Mode technology increases lamp life by up to 50 and reduces noise level to lt 34dB e video inputs 1 component 1 S Video and 1 video for multiple video source connectivity 1 monitor out 1 RGB and 1 stereo mini jack for audio connectivity ntegrated deinterlace video processing technology Display popular wide screen and full screen aspect ratios 16 9 and 4 3 Built in speaker for an integrated audio solution Easy set up and operation High performance long life lamp for low total operating costs Wireless remote control operation Multiple video mode selections depending on your source Control the unit with a PC using the PC Control port NEC s exclusive intelligent scaling and pixel blending technology
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21. ECT COMPUTER 02H 03H 00 00 02H 01H 01H 09H INPUT SELECT COMPONENT 02H 03H 00 00 02H 01H 11H 19H INPUT SELECT VIDEO 02H 03H 00 00 02H 01H 06H INPUT SELECT S VIDEO 02H 03H 00 00 02H 01H OBH 13H PICTURE MUTE ON 02H 10H 00H 00H 00H 12H PICTURE MUTE OFF 02H 11H 00H 00H 00H 13H SOUND MUTE ON 02H 12H 00H 00H 00H 14H SOUND MUTE OFF 02H 13H 00H 00H 00H 15H ON SCREEN MUTE ON 02H 14H 00H 00H 00H 16H ON SCREEN MUTE OFF 02H 15H 00H 00H 00H 17H NOTE Contact your local dealer for a full list of the PC Contorol Codes if needed Cable Connection Communication Protocol BAL 38400 bps Data length 8 bits AI E Ae No parity PR One bit KA None Communications procedure Full duplex NOTE Depending on the equipment a lower baud rate may be recommended for long cable runs PC Control Connector Mini DIN 8P To RxD of PC To GND of PC To TxD of PC NOTE Pins 2 3 5 6 and 8 are used inside the projector E 56 9 APPENDIX Compatible Input Signal List Horizontal 15 kHz to 100 kHz RGB 24 kHz or over Vertical 50 Hz to 85 Hz Resolution Frequency H Refresh Rate Dots kHz Hz 74 8 1574 8 480 7 50 45 814 35 40 sss 5 89 8516 85625 8o 3789 508 5 4x7 oo
22. ER button will display its slide bar for adjustment Image Keystone Spara Bildf rh llande e Normal e 0 Position Klocka Horisontal am 27 Vertikal 55 Klocka 1344 Fas 22 Dator Correcting Vertical Keystone Distortion Manually Keystone You can correct vertical distortion manually NOTE When this option is highlighted pressing the ENTER button will display its slide bar for adjustment Saving Vertical Keystone Correction Keystone Save This option enables you to save your current keystone settings MM Does not save current keystone correction settings ONM nee Saves current keystone correction settings Saving your change once affects all sources The changes are saved when the projector is off E 35 5 USING ON SCREEN MENU Selecting Aspect Ratio Aspect Ratio Aspect Ratio allows you to select the best Aspect mode to display your source image You can also display the Aspect Ratio window by pressing the ASPECT button on the remote control See page E 7 Normal Cinema Native When 4 3 is selected from the source i e DVD player the following selections will display Standard Left and right 4 3 Aspect stretched Normal When 16 9 is selected from the source i e DVD player the following selections will display 16 9 image Left and right displayed in 4 3 stretched to display mode the true aspect Native R
23. GB only Turns off the Advanced AccuBlend feature The projector displays the current image in its true resolution NOTE When you are displaying an RGB image with a higher resolution than the projector s native resolution the image will be displayed Normal even if Native is selected Advanced Accublend will be incorporated Only when displaying an RGB image with a lower resolution than the projector s native resolution will the image be able to be displayed in its true resolution Native e When Normal is selected an HDTV 1080i 720p signal will be shown in its true aspect as is the case when selecting Cinema You can adjust the image position for Cinema aspect See Cinema Position for setting the image position Copyright Please note that using this projector for the purpose of commercial gain or the attraction of public attention in a venue such as a coffee shop or hotel and employing compression or expansion of the screen image with a Aspect Ratio setting may raise concern about the infringement of copyrights which are protected by copyright law Adjusting the Vertical Position of Image Cinema Position for Cinema only This feature adjusts the vertical position of the image when viewing video with Cinema aspect ratio selected When Cinema is selected in Aspect Ratio the image is displayed with black borders on the top and bottom You can adjust the vertical position between top and bottom NOTE This o
24. NOTE An image may not be displayed correctly when a Video or S Video source is played back in fast forward or fast rewind via a scan converter E 18 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Connecting the Supplied Power Cable Connect the supplied power cable to the projector First connect the supplied power cable s two pin plug to the AC IN of the projector and then connect the other plug of the supplied power cable in the wall outlet CAUTION Do not unplug the power cable from the wall outlet under any one of the following circumstances Doing so can cause damage to the projector While the projector is turned on While the cooling fans are running The cooling fans continue to work for 60 seconds after the projector is turned off E 19 3 PROJECTING AN IMAGE BASIC OPERATION 3 PROJECTING AN IMAGE BASIC OPERATION This section describes how to turn on the projector and to project a picture onto the screen Turning on the Projector NOTE e The projector has two power switches main power switch and an ON STAND BY button When plugging in or unplugging the supplied power cable make sure that the main power switch is pushed to the off 0 osition Failure to do so may cause damage to the projector To turn on the main power to the projector press the Main Power switch to the on 1 position POWER indicator will light orange LAMP STATUS Before you turn o
25. T 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 DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET THERE ARE HIGH VOLTAGE COMPONENTS INSIDE ALL SERVICING MUST BE DONE BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL DOC Compliance Notice This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regu lations Acoustic Noise Information Ordinance 3 GSGV The sound pressure level is less than 70 dB A according to ISO 3744 or ISO 7779 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 CAUTION Do not put the projector on its side when the lamp is turned on Doing so may cause damage to the projector Copyright 2005 by NEC Viewtechnology Ltd E i IMPORTANT INFORMATION RF Interference 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 r
26. UH NN WA naa 42 43 UR gt qe 4 KENA TS Lamp aea ER UN dcn Dra d 44 47 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 48 52 TABLE OF CONTENTS De APPENDIX er 54 Cabinet IEO ee A A E E A A E E E E T E EE N A A 54 Pin Assignments OF COMPUTER E 55 PC Control Codes and Cable Connection s s csssessccsscsssssecssscecsssssssseessecsessesscsnesessssenssenssoescesssocseesssoecensseasseaseesecsseseaseossansecaseaesess E 56 ESTEE DUE e ami E MM 5 Troubleshooting Check List d EE E 58 AA AA Aa E 60 E vi 1 INTRODUCTION 1 INTRODUCTION Introduction to the Projector This section introduces you to your new NEC LT180 Projector and describes its features and controls Congratulations on Your Purchase of The LT180 Projector The LT180 is one of the very best projectors available today The LT180 enables you to project precise images up to 20
27. age 1 Remaining Lamp Time Lamp Hour Meter H Projector Usage H The progress indicator shows the percentage of remaining bulb life The value informs you of the amount of lamp usage When the remaining lamp time reaches 0 the Remaining Lamp Time bar in dicator changes from 0 to 100 Hours and starts counting down If the remaining lamp time reaches 0 hours the projector will not turn on regardless of whether the lamp mode is set to Normal or EGO Page 2 Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency Sync Polarity Video Type Sync Type Interlace Page 3 BIOS Version Firmware Version Data Version E 42 5 USING ON SCREEN MENU Reset Factory Default LUFFent ol EI 1 All Data Clear Lamp Hour Meter Returning to Factory Default Factory Default The Factory Default feature allows you to change adjustments and settings to the factory preset for a all source s except the following Current Signal Resets the adjustments for the current signal to the factory preset levels All the items in Picture Adjustment except Wall Color and Image except Keystone and Keystone can be reset All Data Reset all the adjustments and settings for all the signals to the factory preset All items can be reset except Language Background Communication Speed Security Remaining Lamp Time Lamp Hour Meter and Projector Usage To reset the lamp usage time
28. ailure do not tilt the front of the projector up or down by more than 15 from level Do not place your projector in direct sunlight near heaters or heat radiating appliances Exposure to direct sunlight smoke or steam can harm internal components Handle your projector carefully Dropping or jarring can damage internal components Do not place heavy objects on top of the projector If you wish to have the projector installed on the ceiling a Do not attempt to install the projector yourself b The projector must be installed by qualified technicians in order to ensure proper operation and reduce the risk of bodily injury c In addition the ceiling must be strong enough to support the projector and the installation must be in accordance with any local building codes d Please consult your dealer for more information E ii IMPORTANT INFORMATION Fire and Shock Precautions Ensure that there is sufficient ventilation that vents are unobstructed to prevent the build up of heat inside your projector Allow at least 4 inches 10 cm of space between your projector and a wall 2 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 projector If something should fall into your projector disconnect it immedi
29. al shock or fire 12 Do not handle the power plug with wet hands CAUTION 1 Do not try to touch the ventilation outlet on the right and rear side when seen from the front as it can become heated while the projector is turned on 2 Do not 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 Before putting the projector in the soft case be sure to retract the feet Failure to do so may cause damage to the projector 3 When carrying the projector heed the following e Ensure that the power cable and any other cables are disconnected before moving the projector Cover the lens with the supplied lens cap so as not to scratch the lens surface 4 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 5 Select High in the Fan mode if you continue to use the projector for consecutive days From the menu select Advanced Fan Mode High 6 Do not unplug the power cable from the wall outlet under any one of the following circumstances Doing so can cause damage to the projector While the projector is turned on While the cooling fans are running The cooling fans continue to work for 60 seconds after the projector is turned off 7 If you accidentally turn off the main power by disconnecting the power cable or press the mai
30. ble 22 42 2 1212 1 1 1112 E 19 3 PROJECTING AN IMAGE BASIC 0 E 20 edet ad AA tdt ais eee Lo Lad E 20 Selec mno A MR OR EN NE E 22 Adiusing ine aeu Meere e RENS E 22 A 25 Opiimizingan RGB Imaga 26 Upor DA WA MINN cmm 26 ro Rm 27 Uu E 28 a CONVENIENT FEATURES E 29 Turning Off the Image and Sound EROR E E 29 AA AAA AAA AE ene IIIA AAA MAA AAA AAA AAA NEW E 29 Reducing Video Noise NOISE Reduction E 29 Getting the Information on Lamp Usage and Projector Usage Eras E 30 CIEL tdi rosis MENU eem c E 31 AC DRE CLE TOES een E 31 Mu TET E 33 Meno RE Nul eL E 34 RR errr rece NER TERR TET 34 AU IA 34 EE T 35 ORE RE E 37 TT NETT Tem 38
31. board Light yellow Light green Light blue Sky blue Light rose Pink Presentation Video Movie Graphic sRGB Dynamic Natural Black Detail Off On Normal Cinema Native Off 0 30 1 00 2 00 4 00 8 00 12 00 16 00 Normal Eco Page 1 English Deutsch Frangais Italiano Espanol Portugu s Nederlands Page 2 Svenska Norsk Suomi e tina Magyar Polski T rk e Page 3 EAAnvicd 8 5 54 Dansk Color Monochrome Manual Auto 5 sec Auto 15sec Auto 45 sec Blue Black Desktop Front Ceiling Rear Desktop Rear Ceiling Front 4800 9600 19200 38400 Off On Unlock Lock Auto High Off 0 05 0 10 0 20 0 30 RGB Component Scart Auto NTSC3 58 5 4 43 PAL PAL M PAL N PAL60 SECAM Auto NTSC3 58 NTSC4 43 PAL PAL M PAL N PAL60 SECAM Remaining Lamp Time Lamp Hour Meter Projector Usage Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency Sync Polarity Video Type Sync Type Interlace BIOS Version Firmware Version Data Version Current Signal All Data NOTE Some menu items may not be available depending on the input source E 33 5 USING ON SCREEN MENU Menu Descriptions amp Functions Picture You can adjust brightness contrast sharpness color hue noise reduction and Telecine NOTE When one of Brightness Contrast Sharpness Color or Hue is highlighted pressing the ENTER button will display its slide bar for adjustment Brightness Adj
32. displayed 2 Select Off and press the ENTER button The Keyword confirmation screen will be displayed 3 Type in your keyword press the ENTER button When the correct keyword is entered the Security function will be disabled When the Security function is enabled and the projector is turned on the projector will display a blue back ground To display an image at this time press the MENU button to display the Keyword input screen Type in the correct keyword press the ENTER button The projector will display an image E 40 5 USING ON SCREEN MENU NOTE e The security disable mode is maintained until the main power is turned off by setting the main power switch to O or unplugging the power cable e f you forget your keyword contact your dealer Your dealer will provide you with your keyword in exchange for your request code Your request code is displayed in the Keyword Confirmation screen In this example K992 45L8 JNGJ 4XU9 1YAT EEA2 is a request code Disabling the Cabinet Buttons Cabinet Button This option turns on or off the Key Lock function for cabinet buttons NOTE The Cabinet Buttons setting will not affect the remote control or PC Control Functions When the cabinet buttons are disabled pressing and holding the EXIT button for about 10 seconds will change the setting to enable Enabling Fan Speed Mode Fan Mode T
33. e See page E 44 See the Lamp Indicator section on page E 48 for more details 5 SOURCE button This button will allow you to select a video source such as a PC VCR or DVD player Press and quickly release this button to display the Source list Each time this button is pressed each source name will be highlighted in sequence Highlighting a source name for 2 seconds without pressing the ENTER button will display the selected source 6 AUTO ADJ button Use this button to adjust an RGB source for an optimal picture See page E 26 7 MENU button Displays the menu 8 SELECT lt gt volume buttons Use these buttons to select the menu of the item you wish to adjust lt p Use these buttons to change the level of a selected menu item When no menus appear these buttons work as a volume control 9 ENTER button Executes your menu selection and activates items selected from the menu 10 Pressing this button will return to the previous menu While you are in the main menu pressing this button will close the menu E 4 1 INTRODUCTION Terminal Panel Features 9 3 1 4 5 68 AUDIC OUT ann je WS PC CONTROL MONITOR OUT AUDI IN 1 COMPUTER IN Component Input Connector Mini D Sub 15 Pin Connect your computer or other analog RGB equipment such as IBM co
34. e computer or video source Using the cabinet buttons Computer D Component Video Video Press the SOURCE button Press and quickly release the SOURCE button on the projector cabinet to display the Source list Each time the SOURCE button is pressed each source name will be highlighted in sequence Using the Remote Control VIDEO COMPUTER AUTO ADJ S VIDEO NOISE RED VOLUME BIETURE Press one of the VIDEO S VIDEO OOO buttons ACOMPUTER ori COMPONENT NOTE If no input signal is available the projector will display a blue background factory preset Adjusting the Picture Size and Position Place your projector on a flat level surface and ensure that the projector is square to the screen Lift the front edge of the projector to center the image vertically fthe projected image does not appear square to the screen then use the Keystone feature for proper adjust ment See page E 25 L o E 22 3 PROJECTING AN IMAGE BASIC OPERATION Move the projector left to center the image horizontally on the screen Using the Adjustable Rear Foot The adjustable rear foot provides the projector with a horizontal tilt adjustment If the projector is placed on an uneven surface keep the projector level by pushing down the
35. easonable 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 in stallation 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 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 1 For best results use your projector in a darkened room 2 Place the projector on a flat level surface in a dry area away from dust and moisture To avoid premature lamp f
36. ed the focus No sound Audio cable is correctly connected to the audio input of the projector Still unchanged even though you adjusted the volume level AUDIO OUT is connected to your audio equipment only mod els with the AUDIO OUT connector Buttons on the projector cabinet do not work only models with the Key Lock function Cabinet Button Lock is not turned on or is disabled in the menu Still unchanged even though you press and hold the EXIT but ton for a minimum of 10 seconds E 58 In the space below please describe your problem in detail 9 APPENDIX Information on application and environment where your projector is used Projector Model number Serial No Date of purchase Lamp operating time hours Lamp Mode C Normal C Eco Information on input signal Horizontal synch frequency kHz Vertical synch frequency Hz Synch polarity L1 VO O Synch type 1 Separate Composite Sync on Green STATUS Indicator Steady light CI Orange I Green cycles Flashing light Remote control model number Projector DVD player Signal cable NEC standard or other manufacturer s cable Model number Length Distribution amplifier Model number Switcher Model number Adapter Model number inch m Installation environment Screen size inch Screen type White matte C Beads L Polarization C Wide angle C High contrast Throw distance feet
37. een Light blue Sky blue Light rose and Pink E 34 5 USING ON SCREEN MENU Adjusting Color Management Color Management This option allows you to adjust neutral tint for yellow cyan or magenta There are 5 factory presets optimized for various types of images you can set user adjustable settings Presentation Recommended for making a presentation using a PowerPoint file Video Recommended for standard video such as a TV program Movie Recommended for film based video such as a movie DVD or HDTV Graphic Recommended for viewing accurate colors in graphics SRGB Standard color values Selecting Gamma Correction Mode Gamma Correction Each mode is recommended for Dynamic Creates a high contrast picture Natural Natural reproduction of the picture Black Detail Emphasizes detail in dark areas of the picture Adjusting Color Temperature Color Temperature This option allows you to adjust the color temperature using the slide bar Move the slide bar to the right to increase the color temperature for a bluish image to the left to decrease it for a reddish image NOTE The adjustable range may vary depending on White Peaking adjustment Adjusting White Peaking White Peaking This allows you to adjust the drive level of the white areas As the picture becomes dim it looks more natural NOTE When this option is highlighted pressing the ENT
38. es of batteries together Dispose of used batteries according to your local regulations 1 INTRODUCTION Operating Range for Wireless Remote Control Remote sensor on projector cabinet Remote control 7 22 feet e 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 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS This section describes how to set up your projector and how to connect PCs video and audio sources Your projector is simple to set up and use But before you get started you must first Set up a screen and the projector Connect your video equipment or computer to the projector See page 14 to 18 Connect the supplied power cable See page 19 NOTE Ensure that the power cable any other cables disconnected before moving the projector When moving the rojector or when it is not in use cover the lens with the lens cap E 10 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Setting Up the Screen and the Projector Selecting a Location The further your projector is from the screen or wall the larger
39. fe and reduce fan noise 80 Brightness Selecting Menu Language Language You can choose one of 20 languages for the on screen menu 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 This option allows you to select how long the projector waits after the last touch of a button to turn off the menu The preset choices are Manual Auto 5 sec Auto 15 sec and Auto 45 sec The Auto 45 sec is the factory preset Selecting a Color for Background Background Use this feature to display a blue black screen when no signal is available E 37 5 USING ON SCREEN MENU Selecting Projector Orientation Orientation This sets your image for your type of projection application The options are desktop front projection ceiling rear projection desktop rear projection and ceiling front projection Selecting Communication Speed Communication Speed This feature sets the baud rate of the PC Control port Mini DIN 8 Pin It supports data rates from 4800 to 38400 bps The default is 38400 bps Select the appropriate baud rate for your equipment to be connected depending on the equipment a lower baud rate may be recommended for long cable runs Advanced Security Cabinet Button Unlock Fan Mode Auto Power Management Off Signal Select Computer RGB Component Video Auto S Video Auto Compu
40. g cases repairs may be charged even if the product s warranty is still in effect 1 If the term of warranty model name serial number and name of the store of purchase are not indicated on the warranty or have been altered 2 Problems or damage caused by dropping or shocks during shipment or movement by the customer or by improper handling by the customers 3 Problems or damage caused by improper usage or unwarrantable alterations or repairs by the customer 4 Problems or damage caused by fire salt damage gas damage earthquakes lightning damage storm or flood damage or other natural disasters or such external factors as dust cigarette smoke abnormal voltage etc 5 Problems or damage caused by use in hot or humid places in vehicles boats or ships etc 6 Problems or damage caused by expendable supplies or devices connected to the product other than those designated by NEC 7 Problems caused by natural consumption wear or deterioration of parts under normal usage conditions 8 Problems or damage to lamps and other expendable supplies included parts or optional parts 9 Other conditions stipulated in the warranty included with the product also apply E 60 9 APPENDIX NOTE The product can be used overseas with voltages of 100 to 120V and 200 to 240V by using a power cable suited for the standards and power source voltage of the country in which the product is being used List of TravelCare Outlets This list appl
41. g conditions and also the Service fee will be charged to my credit card account if don t return the Loan units within the specified period also confirm following information is correct Regards Application Sheet for TravelCare Service Program Country product purchased User s Company Address Phone No Fax No Eee S Co REN NN CIT RN NN PIU MN Required Service 1 Repair and Return 2 Loan unit Requested period of Loan unit Payment method Credit Card 2 Travelers Cheque 3 Cash In Case of Credit Card Card No w Valid Date E 64 9 APPENDIX Condition of your TravelCare Service Program Enduser is requested to understand following condition of TravelCare Service Program and complete the neces sary information on the application sheet 1 Service Options There are 3 types of Service available Enduser has to understand following condition and is required to fill in the Application Sheet 1 Repair and Return The Faulty is sent or collected from the customer It is repaired and returned within 10 days to the customer excluding transport time There may have a case repair and return can t be done by NEC Authorized Service Station because of shortage of spare parts due to same model is not sold in the territory 2 Repair and Return with Loan This service is limited to some Service Stations This service is offe
42. he lamp housing is plugged into the socket Secure it in place with the two screws Be sure to tighten the screws CAUTION Do not use a lamp other than the replacement lamp LHO2LP Order this from your dealer 3 Push here Guide rail NOTE Align the lamp housing with the guide rail Make sure the lamp housing plug goes to the socket correctly If both screws are not tightened securely an image may not be displayed correctly In this case apply firm pressure to the portion of asterisk 4 in the above drawing to seat the lamp housing into the Case Reattach the lamp cover Tighten the lamp cover screw Be sure to tighten the screw 5 After you install a new lamp select the menu gt Reset Clear Lamp Hour Meter to reset the lamp usage hours NOTE When the lamp exceeds 2100 hours up to 3100 hours in Eco mode of service the projector cannot turn on and the menu is not displayed If this happens press the HELP button on the remote control for a minimum of 10 seconds while in standby mode When the lamp time clock is reset to zero the ILAMP indicator goes out E 46 6 MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Cabinet and the Lens 1 Turn off the projector before cleaning 2 Clean the cabinet periodically with a damp cloth If heavily soiled use a mild detergent Never use strong detergents or solvents such as alcohol or thinner 3 Use a blower or lens paper to clean the
43. his option allows you to select two modes for fan speed Auto mode and High speed mode Auto The built in fans automatically run at a variable speed according to the internal temperature High The built in fans run at a fixed high speed When you wish to cool down the temperature inside the projector quickly select High NOTE It is recommended that you select High speed mode if you continue to use the projector for consecutive days Enabling Power Management Power Management When this option is selected you can enable the projector to automatically turn off at the selected time if there is no signal received by any input Selecting Signal Format Signal Select Computer Normally select RGB Component and the projector automatically detects a component signal Select Scart for the European Scart signal Video amp S Video System Select This feature enables you to select composite video standards automatically or manually Normally select Auto and the projector will automatically detect the video standard In the case where the projector has difficulty detecting the video standard select the appropriate video stan dard from the menu This must be done for Video and S Video respectively E 41 Information 5 USING ON SCREEN MENU Displays the status of the current signal and lamp usage This item has three pages The information included is as follows P
44. ies as of December 1 2004 For the most up to date information please refer to the websites of the service stations in the various countries on the List of TravelCare Outlets or to the NEC website at http www nec pj com In Europe NEC Europe Ltd European Technical Centre Address Unit G Stafford Park 12 Telford TF3 3BJ U K Telephone 44 1952 237000 Fax Line 44 1952 237006 Email Address AFR uk neceur com WEB Address http www neceur com Regions Covered EU Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Luxembourg The Netherlands Portugal Spain Sweden and the United Kingdom EEA Norway Iceland and Liechtenstein In North America NEC Solutions America Inc Address 1250 N Arlington Heights Road Suite 400 Itasca Illinois 60143 U S A Telephone 1 800 836 0655 Fax Line 1 800 356 2415 Email Address vsd tech support necsam com WEB Address http www necvisualsystems com Regions Covered U S A Canada In Oceania NEC Australia Pty Ltd Address New South Wales 184 Milperra Road Reversby 2212 Victoria 480 Princess Hwy Noble Park 3174 South Australia 84A Richmond Road Keswick 5035 Queensland 116 Ipswich Road Woollongabba 4102 Western Australia 45 Sarich Court Osborne Park 6017 Telephone 131 632 from domestic 61 8 8375 5706 from overseas Fax Line 61 8 8375 5757 Email Address lee gramola nec com au WEB Address http
45. is placed near a fluorescent light that can disturb the infrared remote controls One or more remote sensors are enabled only models with the Remote Sensor Selection function Batteries are new and are not reversed in installation If present on the remote control projector selector switch is not used other Shut down during operation Power cable s plug is fully inserted into the wall outlet Lamp cover is installed correctly Power Management is turned off only models with the Power Management function Sleep Timer is turned off only models with the Sleep Timer function Parts of the image are lost Still unchanged even though you press the AUTO ADJUST but ton Still unchanged even though you carry out Reset in the projector s menu Image is shifted in the vertical or horizontal direction Horizontal and vertical positions are correctly adjusted on a computer signal Input source s resolution and frequency are supported by the projector Some pixels are lost mage is flickering Still unchanged even though you press the AUTO ADJUST but ton Still unchanged even though you carry out Reset in the projector s menu Image shows flickering or color drift on a computer signal Image appears blurry or out of focus Still unchanged even though you checked the signal s resolu tion on PC and changed it to projector s native resolution Still unchanged even though you adjust
46. is round button to select an option in a dialog box 1 Press the ENTER button The selected item will be displayed 2 Use the SELECT buttons to highlight the item you want to set Changes are stored until you adjust it again Press the EXIT button to return to the previous screen 6 Repeat steps 2 5 to adjust an additional item or press the EXIT button several times to close the menu NOTE Menu windows have the following elements Computer 0 58 Ta Indicates the currently selected source Off Timer remaining time Indicates the remaining countdown time when the Off Timer is preset Indicates the Cabinet Button is locked E 32 5 USING ON SCREEN MENU List of Menu Items Picture Brightness Contrast Sharpness Color Hue Noise Reduction Telecine Adjustment Wall Color Color Management Gamma Correction Color Temperature White Peaking Image Keystone Keystone Save Aspect Ratio Cinema Position Position Clock Horizontal Vertical Clock Phase Setup Off Timer Lamp Mode Language Menu Color Select Menu Display Time Background Orientation Communication Speed Advanced Security Cabinet Button Fan Mode Power Management Signal Select Computer Video S Video Information Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Reset Factory Default Clear Lamp Hour Meter Off On Off Auto Off Black
47. k the glass the lamp housing Keep finger prints off the glass surface on the lamp housing Leaving finger prints in the glass sur face might cause an unwanted shadow and poor picture quality The projector will turn off and go into standby mode after 2100 up to 3100 hours in Eco mode hours of service If this happens be sure to replace the lamp If you continue to use the lamp after 2000 hours up to 3000 hours in Eco mode of use 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 hap pens contact your NEC dealer for lamp replacement To replace the lamp Preparation Be sure to insert the included spacer between the rear foot and the projector s bottom to prevent the projector from accidentally tilting when inserting the lamp house E 44 6 MAINTENANCE Loosen the lamp cover screw until the screwdriver goes into a freewheeling condition and remove the lamp cover The lamp cover screw 15 not removable 2 Loosen the two screws securing the lamp housing until the screwdriver goes a freewheeling condition The two screws are not removable Remove the lamp housing by holding it NOTE There is an interlock on this case to prevent the risk of electrical shock Do not attempt to circumvent this interlock Interlock E 45 6 3 Insert a new lamp housing until t
48. l freight to return the unit to the loaning country Thank you for your understanding of this program E 66
49. laced motion video image is projected 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control or projector cabinet to display the main menu 2 Press the SELECT buttons on the remote control or the projector cabinet to highlight the menu for the item you want to adjust or set Highlight Indicates the selected menu or item 3 Press the ENTER button on the remote control or the projector cabinet to select a submenu or item 4 Use SELECT AY buttons on the remote control or the projector cabinet to select the item you want to adjust or set E 31 5 USING ON SCREEN MENU 5 Adjusting the level of a selected item or selecting an item Slide bar Keystone Save Aspect Ratio Solid triangle Return key symbol Position Clock Horizontal Vertical Clock Phase Computer Normal Cinema Radio button For Adjusting items Slide bar Slide bar Indicates settings or the direction of adjustment e Use the SELECT b buttons to adjust the item For Selecting items Solid triangle Solid triangle Indicates further choices are available A highlighted triangle indicates the item is active Use the SELECT P buttons to select the item For Selecting items Return key symbol Radio button Return key symbol Indicates further choices are available Radio button Use th
50. left or right rear part of the top cabinet with both hands NOTE A spacer is attached to the adjustable rear foot to provide stability Remove the spacer before using the adjustable rear foot Save the spacer to use when replacing the lamp as it will keep the projector from tilting in the process See page E 44 Adjustable Rear Foot CAUTION Use care in handling the adjustable rear foot to avoid possible injury to fingers or hands Using the adjustable rear foot could pinch fingers or hands between the projector bottom and the adjustable rear foot E 23 3 PROJECTING AN IMAGE BASIC OPERATION Adjusting the Tilt Foot 1 Lift the front edge of the projector Adjustable Tilt Foot Lever Adjustable Tilt Foot 2 Push up the Adjustable Tilt Foot Lever on the front side of the projector to extend the adjustable tilt foot maximum height 3 Push down the Adjustable Tilt Foot Lever 4 Lower the front of the projector to the desired height and release the Adjustable Tilt Foot Lever to lock the Adjustable tilt foot There is approximately 10 degrees of tilt UP adjustment for the front of the projector CAUTION Do not 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 Zoom Use the Zoom lever to finely adjust the image size on the screen 3 PROJECTING AN IMAGE BASIC OPERATION Focus Use the Focus
51. mpatible or Macintosh computers Use the supplied RGB VGA cable to connect to your computer This also serves as a component input con nector that allows you to connect a component video output of component equipment such as a DVD player optional adapter ADP CV1 required 2 AUDIO IN mini jack Stereo Mini This is where you connect the audio output from your computer or DVD player when connected to the COM PUTER IN or COMPONENT IN 3 MONITOR OUT Connector Mini D Sub 15 Pin You can use this connector to loop your computer image to an external monitor from the RGB input source This connector outputs RGB signal in standby mode 4 AUDIO OUT Mini Jack Stereo Mini You can use this jack to output sound from the currently selected source COMPUTER COMPONENT VIDEO or S VIDEO Output sound level can be adjusted in accordance with the sound level of the internal speaker Note that this cannot be used as a headphone jack When audio equipment is connected the projector speaker is disabled When a cable mini plug is inserted into this jack both the right and left audio signals are not mixed but separate For example when a cable mini plug is inserted into the left AUDIO IN jack only only left sound is output 5 COMPONENT IN Y Cb Pb Cr Pr connectors RCA Connect component video outputs Y Cb Cr Y Pb Pr here from external equipment such as a DVD player 6 S VIDEO IN connector Mini DIN 4 Pin Here is where you connect the S Video
52. n power switch during cooling down wait 10 minutes and then turn on the projector to resume This is to protect the lamp E iii IMPORTANT INFORMATION Lamp Replacement To replace the lamp follow all instructions provided on page E 44 e 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 e Allow a minimum of 60 seconds to elapse after turning off the projector Then turn off the main power switch disconnect the power cable and allow 60 minutes to cool the projector before replacing the lamp 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 Remote control 7N900601 Batteries AAA 2 Lens cap Power cable RGB VGA signal cable US 7N080213 7N520032 EU 7 080007 EE Band use for bundling cables 24B17871 Quick Setup Guide Important Information Soft case 24BS7471 For North America only X NA Registration card Su Limited warranty For Europe only CD
53. n your projector ensure that the computer or video source is turned on and that your lens cap is removed Only after you press the ON STAND BY button on the projector cabinet or POWER ON button on the remote control for a minimum of 2 seconds will the POWER indicator turn to green and the projector become ready to use Cabinet controls Remote control KEYSTONE PIC MUTE Standby Blinking Power On O LAMP O STATUS O STATUS O STATUS Ter POWER 9 PowEn Ter POWER Steady orange light Blinking green Steady green light light See page E 48 for more details NOTE POWER jand S TATUS LED indicators blinking green at the same time indicates the main power was interrupted during previous operation Wait for 60 seconds cooling period to see if the lamp turns on by itself E 20 3 PROJECTING AN IMAGE BASIC OPERATION Note on Startup screen Menu Language Select screen When you first turn on the projector you will get the Startup screen This screen gives you the opportunity to select one of the 9 menu languages To select a menu language follow these steps 1 Use the or Y button to select one of the 9 languages for the menu Cabinet controls Remote control Menu Language Select Please select a menu language E Wahlen Sie bitte die Sprache aus Deutsch S il vous pla t choisir la langue de menu Francais Per favore di
54. nd the computer before turning on the computer There are some notebook PCs which do not output signal unless there is a projector or monitor connected first NOTE You can check the horizontal frequency of the current signal in the projector s menu under Information If it reads 0 kHz this means there is no signal being output from the computer See page E 42 or go to next step 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 while Dell laptops use Fn F8 key combi nations to toggle through external display selections Non standard signal output from the computer If the output signal from a notebook PC is not an industry standard the projected image may not be displayed correctly Should this happen deactivate the notebook PC s LCD screen when the projector display is in use Each notebook PC has a different way of deactivate reactivate the local LCD screens as described in the previous step Refer to your computer s documentation for detailed information Image displayed is incorrect when using a Macintosh When using a Macintosh with the projector set
55. of time Press again to restore the image and sound 6 PAGE UP DOWN Button Not available on this model 1 INTRODUCTION IMENU Button Displays the menu for various settings and adjustments SSELECT gt Button AY Use these buttons to select the menu of the item you wish to adjust lt p Use these buttons to change the level of a selected menu item ENTER Button Use this button to enter your menu selection It works the same as the ENTERjbutton on the cabinet See page E 4 TO 11 12 1 14 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 2 EXIT Button It works the same as the EXIT button on the cabinet See page 4 MOUSE L CLICKj Button Not available on this model MOUSE Button Not available on this model VIDEO Button Press this button to select a video source connected to the VIDEO input S VIDEO Button Press this button to select an S Video source connected to the S VIDEO input COMPUTER Button Press this button to select a video source from computer or component equipment connected to your COM PUTER IN port COMPONENT Button Press this button to select a video source from component equipment connected to the COMPONENT input AUTO ADJ Button Use this button to adju
56. our DVD player s owner s manual for more information about your DVD player s video output requirements E 17 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Connecting Your VCR or Laser Disc Player a N LL AUDIO OUT v EXA SVIDEO IN DENO 2 gt E Em RY S Video cable 1 not supplied Video cable not supplied Audio equipment VCH Laser disc player i S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT 11 Audio cable not supplied L mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmummmummumumummumumumumumuuuuuumuuuumo Use S Video or RCA cables to connect your VCR laser disc player or document camera to your projector To make these connections simply 1 Turn off the power to the projector and VCR laser disc player or document camera 2 Connect one end of your RCA or S Video cable to the video output connector on the back of your VCR or laser disc player connect the other end to the VIDEO IN or S VIDEO IN on your projector Use an audio cable to connect the audio from your VCH or laser disc player to your audio equipment if your VCR or laser disc player has this capability Be careful to keep your right and left channel connections correct for stereo sound 3 Turn on the projector and the VCH or laser disc player NOTE Refer to your VCR or laser disc player owner s manual for more information about your equipment s video output requirements
57. plied To mini D Sub 15 pin connector on the projector It is recommended that you use a commercially avail able distribution amplifier if connecting a signal cable longer than the one supplied Cm REE NOTE For older Macintosh use a com mercially available pin adapter not sup plied to connect to your 5 video port lt lt IBM PC or Compatibles Desktop type IBM VGA or Compatibles Notebook type or Macintosh Desktop type or Macintosh Notebook type Connecting your PC or Macintosh computer to your projector will enable you to project your computer s screen image for an impressive presentation To connect to a PC or Macintosh simply 1 Turn off the power to your projector and computer 2 Use the supplied RGB VGA signal cable to connect your PC or Macintosh to the projector 3 Turn on the projector and the computer 4 If the projector goes blank after a period of inactivity it be caused by a screen saver installed on the computer you ve connected to the projector E 14 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS To connect SCART output RGB Projector Video equipment such as DVD player ADP SC1 Commercially available SCART cable Before connections An exclusive SCART adapter ADP SC1 and a commercially available SCART cable are required for this connection NOTE Audio signal is not available for this connection 1 Turn off the power to the p
58. provides for extremely accurate image compression to HDTV 1920 1080 and SXGA 1400 1050 display resolution e Supports most IBM VGA SVGA XGA Macintosh component signal YCbCr YPbPr or other RGB signals within a horizontal frequency range of 24 to 100 kHz and a vertical frequency range of 50 to 85 Hz This includes NTSC NTSC4 43 PAL PAL M PAL N PAL60 and SECAM standard video signals NOTE Composite video standards are as follows NTSC U S TV standard for video in U S and Canada PAL TV standard used in Western Europe PAL N TV standard used in Argentine Paraguay and Uruguay PAL M TV standard used in Brazil PAL60 TV standard used for NTSC playback on PAL TVs SECAM TV standard used in France and Eastern Europe NTSC4 43 TV standard used in Middle East countries 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 2 HDTV 1080i 1920 x 1080 HDTV 720p 1280 x 720 and SXGA 1400 x 1050 are displayed with NECs intelligent scaling technology 1 INTRODUCTION About this user s manual The fastest way to get started is to take your time and do everything right the first time
59. ption is available only when Cinema is selected in Aspect Ratio E 36 5 USING ON SCREEN MENU Adjusting Horizontal Vertical Position Clock and Phase Position Clock You can adjust the image manually for position and stability Horizontal Vertical Clock and Phase Horizontal Vertical Adjusts the image location horizontally and vertically Clock available for RGB signal only Use this item to fine tune the computer image or to remove any vertical banding that might appear This function adjusts the clock frequencies that eliminate the horizontal banding in the image This adjustment may be necessary when you connect your computer for the first time Phase available for RGB signal only Use this item to adjust the clock phase or to reduce video noise dot interference or cross talk This is evident when part of your image appears to be shimmering Use Phase only after the Clock is complete Setup Setting Off Timer Off Timer You can use the Off Timer feature to turn off the projector automatically at a preset time Eight preset times can be selected Off 0 30 1 00 2 00 4 00 8 00 12 00 and 16 00 Selecting Lamp Mode Lamp Mode This feature enables you to select two brightness modes of the lamp Normal and Eco modes The lamp life can be extended by using the Eco mode Normal Mode This is the default setting 100 Brightness Eco Mode Select this mode to increase the lamp li
60. re message will appear Cabinet controls Remote control Power Off Are you sure Second press the ENTER button or press the ON STAND BY jor the POWER OFF button again The POWER indicator will glow orange After the projector turns off the cooling fans keep operating for 60 seconds Cooling off time Immediately after turning on the projector and displaying an image you cannot turn off the projector for 60 seconds Third turn off the Main Power switch The POWERjindicator will go out Power On Fan running Standby O LAMP O LAMP O LAMP O STATUS O STATUS O STATUS Jo POWER Steady green light Blinking orange Steady orange light light NOTE To avoid premature lamp failure wait at least 5 minutes before turning on or off the projector CAUTION Do not unplug the power cable from the wall outlet or do not turn off the main power under any one of the following circumstances Doing so can cause damage to the projector While the projector is turned on While the cooling fans are running The cooling fans continue to work for 60 seconds after the projec tor is turned off E 27 3 PROJECTING AN IMAGE BASIC OPERATION After Use Preparation Make sure that the projector s main power is off 1 Unplug the power cable 2 Disconnect any other cables 3 Retract adjustable tilt foot if
61. re connected properly e Use menus to adjust the brightness and contrast See page E 34 e Reset the settings or adjustments to factory preset levels using Reset in the menu See page E 43 e Enter your registered keyword if the Security function is enabled See page E 38 e When using with a notebook PC be sure to connect between the projector and the notebook PC before turning on the power to the notebook PC In most cases signal cannot be output from RGB output unless the notebook PC is turned on after connecting with the projector f the screen goes blank while using your remote control it may be the result of the computer s screensaver or power management software For more detailed see page 51 Image isn tsquare tothe Reposition the projector to improve its angle to the screen See pages E 22 screen and E 23 e Use the Keystone correction function to correct the trapezoid distortion See page 25 Color tone or hue is un Check if an appropriate color is selected in Wall Color If so select an usual appropriate option See page E 34 e Adjust Hue in Picture See page E 34 E 49 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Picture is blurred e Remove the lens cap e Adjust the focus See page E 25 e Reposition the projector to improve its angle to the screen See pages E 22 and E 23 e Ensure that the distance be
62. red to the Enduser who cannot wait until their unit is repaired The customer can borrow a unit for 200 up to 12 days Customer then sends in inoperable unit to nearest NEC Authorized Service Station for service In order to prevent collection problem Enduser is required to fill in Application Sheet Enduser needs to confirm the availability of the Service to NEC Authorized Service Stations 3 Loan Only For this service NEC Authorized Service Station supplies the customer with a loan unit for US 200 up to 12 days Customer keeps the inoperable unit and when customer returns home customer arranges to have the projector serviced in the home country 2 Warranty Exclusions This program does not apply if the Projector s serial number has been defaced modified or removed If in the judgement of NEC Authorized Service Station or its agent the defects or failures result from any cause other than fair wear and tear or NEC neglect or fault including the following without limitation 1 Accidents transportation neglect misuse abuse water dust smoke or default of or by the Customer its employees or agents or any third party 2 Failure or fluctuation of electrical power electrical circuitry air conditioning humidity control or other environ mental conditions such as use it in smoking area 3 Any fault in the attachments or associated products or components whether or not supplied by NEC or its agents which do not form part of the
63. rely damaged Do not use the projector where temperatures vary greatly The projector must be used at temperatures be tween 41 F 5 C and 95 F 35 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 Rear Projection Applications The projector has the ability to be used in a rear projection application When used with a third party mirror and frame system rear projection allows you to achieve a larger image size in less distance than a traditional front projection installation If space constraints exist please contact your authorized NEC reseller regarding a rear projection solution Refer to page E 38 on how to change the projector orientation for use in a rear projection application E 13 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Making Connections Connecting Your PC or Macintosh Computer NOTE When using with a notebook PC be sure to connect between the projector and the notebook PC before turning on the power to the notebook PC In most cases signal cannot be output from RGB output unless the notebook PC is turned on after connecting with the projector f the screen goes blank while using your remote control it be the result of the computer s screen saver or power management software RSS RGB VGA signal cable sup
64. rn off the power to your projector monitor and computer 2 Use an RGB VGA cable to connect your monitor to the MONITOR OUT Mini D Sub 15 pin connector on your projector 3 Connect the supplied power cable See page E 19 4 Turn on the projector monitor and the computer NOTE Daisy chain connection is not possible E 16 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Connecting Your DVD Player EN Component video RCA x 3 cable Audio cable not supplied a not supplied Audio Equipment e 0 0 0 AUDIO IN L R GAIT COMPONENT OUT 4 Audio cable not supplied You can connect your projector to a DVD player with component output or Video output To do so simply 1 Turn off the power to your projector and DVD player 2 If your DVD player has the component video Y Cb Cr output use a component video cable RCA x 3 to connect your DVD player to the COMPONENT IN connectors on the projector For a DVD player without component video Y Cb Cr output use the S Video cable to connect the S Video output of the DVD player to the S VIDEO Input of the projector Use an audio cable to connect the audio from your DVD player to your audio equipment if your DVD player has this capability Be careful to keep your right and left channel connections correct for stereo sound 3 Turn on the projector and DVD player NOTE Refer to y
65. rojector and your video equipment 2 Use the NEC ADP SC1 SCART adapter and a commercially available SCART cable to connect the COMPUTER input of your projector and SCART output RGB of your video equipment Connect the supplied power cable See page E 19 Turn on the power to the projector and your video equipment Use SOURCE button on the projector cabinet to select the COMPUTER input Press the MENU button on the projector cabinet to display the menu 00 amp CO From the menu select Advanced Signal Select Computer gt Scart SCART is a standard European audio visual connector for TVs VCRs and DVD players It is also referred to as Euro connector NOTE The ADP SC1 SCART adapter is obtainable from your NEC dealer in Europe Contact your NEC dealer in Europe for more information E 15 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Connecting an External Monitor AUDIO OUT fe 2 esso TA A p 7 SVIDEOIN 2 PC CONTROL OUT COMPUTER IN OR AU MN CCOMPONENLIN VIDEO IN R Em a SN LN RGB VGA signal cable supplied 99 l Audio cable not supplied RGB 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 To do so 1 Tu
66. scegliere la lingua di menu Italiano Escoja por favor el idioma de menu Espa ol V lj menyn spr ken Svenska lt Aza BARRE E HX ul ol PAYAL S Select UP DOWN amp ENTER 2 Press ENTER button to execute the selection Cabinet controls Remote control VIDEO COMPUTER AUTO ADJ After this has been done you can proceed to the menu operation If you want you can select the menu language later See Language on page E 37 NOTE Immediately after turning on the projector screen flicker may occur This is not a fault Wait 3 to 5 minutes until the lamp lighting is stabilized When the Lamp mode is set to Eco the will light green If one of the following things happens the projector will not turn on Ifthe internal temperature of the projector is too high the projector detects abnormal high temperature In this condition the projector will not turn on to protect the internal system If this happens wait for the projector s internal components to cool down When the lamp reaches its end of usable life the projector will not turn on If this happens replace the lamp Ifthe lamp fails to light and if the STATUS indicator flashes on and off in a cycle of six times wait a full minute and then turn on the power E 21 3 PROJECTING AN IMAGE BASIC OPERATION Selecting a Source Selecting th
67. see Clear Lamp Hour Meter Clearing Lamp Hour Meter Clear Lamp Hour Meter Resets the lamp clock back to zero Selecting this option displays submenu for a confirmation NOTE The projector will turn off and go into standby mode after 2100 hours up to 3100 hours in Eco mode of service If this happens press the HELP button on the remote control for ten seconds to reset the lamp clock back to zero Do this only after replacing the lamp E 43 6 MAINTENANCE 6 MAINTENANCE This section describes the simple maintenance procedures you should follow to replace the lamp and clean the projector cabinet Replacing the Lamp After your lamp has been operating for 2000 hours up to 3000 hours in Eco mode or longer the LAMP indicator in the cabinet will blink red and the message The lamp has reached the end of its usable life Please replace the lamp will appear Even though the lamp may still be working replace it at 2000 up to 3000 hours in Eco mode hours to maintain optimal projector performance CAUTION e TOUCH THE LAMP immediately after it has been used It will be extremely hot Turn the projec tor off wait 60 seconds turn off the main power switch and then disconnect the power cable Allow at least one hour for the lamp to cool before handling NOT REMOVE ANY SCREWS except the lamp cover screw and two lamp case screws You could receive an electric shock Do not brea
68. st an RGB source for an optimal picture See page E 26 NOISE RED Button This button will turn on the noise reduction feature to reduce video noise VOLUME Button Press to increase the volume and to decrease it ASPECT Button Press this button once to display the Aspect Ratio select menu Continue pressing to change aspect ratios See page E 36 PICTURE Button Press this button to display the Picture menu Each time this button is pressed the option will be changed See page E 34 HELP Provides the information about the status of the projector FREEZE Button This button will freeze a picture Press again to resume motion 1 INTRODUCTION Battery Installation 1 Press firmly and slide the battery cover off 2 Remove both old batteries and install new ones AAA Ensure that you have the batteries polarity aligned correctly 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 fthe remote control gets wet wipe it dry immediately Avoid excessive heat and humidity e f you will not be using the remote control for a long time remove the batteries Do not place the batteries upside down e Do not use new and old batteries together or use different typ
69. ter Preventing the Unauthorized use of the projector Security A keyword can be set for your projector to avoid operation by an unauthorized user using the Menu When a keyword is set turning on the projector will display the Keyword input screen Unless the correct keyword is entered the projector cannot project an image To enable the Security function Select Advanced gt Security and press the button Security 00000 Cabinet Button Unlock Fan Mode Auto Power Management Off Signal Select Computer RGB Component Video Auto S Video Auto Computer The Off On menu will be displayed E 38 5 USING ON SCREEN MENU 2 Select and press the ENTER button The Keyword screen will be displayed 3 Type a combination of the four SELECT b buttons and press the ENTER button NOTE A keyword must be four to 10 digits in length The Confirm Keyword screen will be displayed 4 the same combination of SELECT gt buttons and press the ENTER button The confirmation screen will be displayed 5 Select Yes and press the ENTER button The Security function has been enabled E 39 5 USING ON SCREEN MENU To disable the Security function 1 Select Advanced Security and press the ENTER button The Off On menu will be
70. the DIPswitch of the Mac adapter not supplied with the projector according to your resolution After setting restart your Macintosh for the changes to take affect For setting display modes other than those supported by your Macintosh and the projector changing the DIP switch on a Mac adapter may bounce an image slightly or may display nothing Should this happen set the DIP switch to the 13 fixed mode and then restart your Macintosh After that restore the DIP switches to a displayable mode and then restart the Macintosh again NOTE A Video Adapter cable manufactured by Apple Computer is needed for a PowerBook which does not have a mini D Sub 15 pin connector Mirroring on a PowerBook When using the projector with a Macintosh PowerBook output may not be set to 1024 x 768 unless mirror ing is off on our PowerBook Refer to owner s manual supplied with your Macintosh computer for mirroring Folders or icons are hidden on the Macintosh screen Folders or icons may not be seen on the screen Should this happen select View Arrange from the Apple menu and arrange icons E 51 8 SPECIFICATIONS 8 SPECIFICATIONS This section provides technical information about the LT180 Projector s performance Model Number Optical DMD Resolution Lens Lamp Image Size Projection Distance Projection Angle Electrical Inputs Outputs Video Compatibility Scan Rate Color Reproduction Horizontal Resolution External Con
71. trol Sync Compatibility Built in Speaker Power Requirement Input Current Power Consumption LT180 Single Chip Digital Micromirror Device DMD 1024 x 768 pixels up to 10801 with scaling technology Manual zoom and focus F2 0 2 48 f 19 7 mm 23 0 mm 210W DC 168W Eco mode 30 200 diagonal 31 4 220 4 wide 37 7 262 2 tele 0 80 m 5 60 m wide 0 96 m 6 66 m tele 12 2 12 8 wide 10 3 10 8 tele 1 VGA Mini D Sub 15 Pin 1 S Video Mini DIN 4 Pin Video RCA 1 Component Y Cb Pb Cr Pr 1 Stereo Mini Audio 1 Audio L R RCA 1 PC Control Mini DIN 8 Pin 1RGB Mini D Sub 15 Pin 1 Stereo Mini Audio NTSC NTSC4 43 PAL PAL 60 PAL N PAL M SECAM Component 1080i 720p 576p 480p 576i 480i Horizontal 15 kHz to 100 kHz RGB 24 kHz or over Vertical 50 Hz to 85 Hz 16 7 million colors simultaneously Full color NTSC NTSC4 43 PAL YCbCr 540 TV lines SECAM 300 TV lines RGB 1024 dots H x 768 dots V IR RS232C Separate Sync Composite Sync Sync on G 1W Monaural 100 240V AC 50 60 Hz 3 2 1 5A 280W in Lamp Normal mode 220W in Lamp Eco mode 7 0W in Standby mode Effective pixels are more than 99 99 E 52 Mechanical Installation Orientation Dimensions Net Weight Environmental Considerations Regulations For additional information visit 8 SPECIFICATIONS Desktop Front Desktop Rear Ceiling Front Ceiling Rear 7 4 W x 4 4
72. tween the projector and screen is within the ad justment range of the lens See pages 11 and E 12 e Condensation may form on the lens if the projector is cold brought into a warm place and is then turned on Should this happen let the projector stand until there is no condensation on the lens Image is scrolling verti Use the VIDEO S VIDEO COMPUTER or COMPONENTI button on the re cally horizontally or mote control or thel SOURCE button on the cabinet to select the source you both want to input e Adjust the computer image manually with the Horizontal Vertical Position See page E 37 e Connect a source the projector supports See Compatible Input Signal List on page E 5 Remote control does Install new batteries See page 8 not work e Make sure there are no obstacles between you and the projector e Stand within 22 feet 7 m of the projector See page E 9 Indicator is lit or blink See the Power Status Lamp Indicator on page E 48 ing Cross color in RGB Press the AUTO ADJ button on the projector cabinet or the remote control mode See page E 26 e Adjust the computer image manually with the Clock and Phase in Image of the menu See page E 37 E 50 7 TROUBLESHOOTING there is no picture or the picture is not displayed correctly Power on process for the projector and the PC Be sure to connect the RGB cable between the projector a
73. usts the brightness level or the black level of the image Contrast Adjusts the intensity of the image according to the incoming signal White level of the image Sharpness Controls the detail of the image for Video Increases or decreases the color saturation level not valid for RGB Hie Varies the color level from green to blue The red level is used as reference This adjustment is only valid for Video and Component inputs not valid for RGB Noise Reduction Turn on or off the noise reduction feature To reduce video noise select On NOTE This feature is not available for 480p 576p 720p and non 1080i HDTV and RGB signals Noise reduction set to off gives best image quality by way of higher bandwidth Noise reduction set to on softens the image Telecine Use 3 2 pull down correction to eliminate jitter and artifacts in video Auto For film source such as a DVD player Off For signals other than film sources NOTE This feature is not available for 480p 576p 720p and non 1080i HDTV and RGB signals Adjustment You can adjust Wall Color Color Management Gamma Correction Color Temperature and White Peaking Selecting Wall Color Correction Mode Wall Color This function allows for quick adaptive color correction in applications where the screen material is not white The following eight options are available Off Blackboard Light yellow Light gr
74. x 13 3 D 187mm W x 113mm H x 337mm D not including protrusions 6 4 lbs 2 9 kg Operational Temperatures 41 F to 95 F 5 C to 35 20 to 80 humidity non condensing Storage Temperatures 14 F to 122 F 10 to 50 C 20 to 80 humidity non condensing UL C UL Approved UL 60950 CSA 60950 Meets DOC Canada Class B requirements Meets FCC Class B requirements Meets AS NZS CISPR 22 Class B Meets EMC Directive EN55022 EN55024 EN61000 3 2 EN61000 3 3 Meets Low Voltage Directive EN60950 TUV GS Approved US http www necvisualsystems com Europe http www neceurope com Global http www nec pj com The specifications are subject to change without notice E 53 9 APPENDIX 9 APPENDIX Cabinet Dimensions 0 33 8 5 Unit inch mm 9 APPENDIX Pin Assignments of COMPUTER IN D Sub RGB Connector Mini D Sub 15 Pin Connector Signal Analog vonr Signar Rd Signal Level Ground SSS Video signal 0 7Vp p Analog Syne signal TTL level 7 0 Syne SignalGround 12 Bi directional DATA SDA I3 Horizontal Sync or Composite Syne 4 VetcaSyo is Daacok E 55 9 APPENDIX PC Control Codes and Cable Connection PC Control codes Function Code Data POWER ON 02H 00 00 00 00 02H POWER OFF 02H 01H 00H 00H 00H 03H INPUT SEL

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