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Portable Projector
VT580/VT480/VT58/VT57/VT48
User’s Manual
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Important Information Safety Cautions Precautions Please read this manual carefully before using your NEC VT580/VT480/VT58/VT57/VT48 projector and keep the manual handy for future reference. Your serial number is located on the bottom of your projector. Record it here: CAUTION To turn off main power, be sure to remove the plug from power outlet. The power outlet socket should be installed as near to the equipment as possible, and should be easily accessible. CAUTION TO PREVENT SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN
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Important Information WARNING TO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS: Handling the cables supplied with this product, will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. RF Interference (for USA only) WARNING The Federal Communications Commission does not allow any modifications or changes to the unit EXCEPT those specified by NEC Solutions (America), Inc. in this manual. Failure to comply with this government regula
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Important Information Place the projector in a horizontal position The tilt angle of the projector should not exceed 10 degrees, nor should the projector be installed in any way other than the desktop and ceiling mount, otherwise lamp life could decrease dramatically. 10 Fire and Shock Precautions • Ensure that there is sufficient ventilation and that vents are unobstructed to prevent the build-up of heat inside your projector. Allow at least 4 inches (10cm) of space between your projector and a
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Important Information CAUTION • Do no use the tilt-foot for purposes other than originally intended. Misuses such as gripping the tilt-foot or hanging on the wall can cause damage to the projector. • Do not send the projector in the soft case by parcel delivery service or cargo shipment. The projector inside the soft case could be damaged. • When carrying the projector by the carrying handle, make sure the two screws that attach the carrying handle to the projector cabinet are tight. Insufficien
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Table of Contents Important Information ----------------------------------------------------------- i 1. Introduction ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 What's in the Box? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 Introduction to the Projector --------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 Part Names of the Projector ---------------------------------------------------------------------
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Table of Contents 4. Convenient Features ------------------------------------------------------ 29 Turning off the Image and Sound ------------------------------------------------------------ 29 Freezing a Picture -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29 Enlarging a Picture ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29 Changing Lamp Mode-------------------------------------------------------------------------
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OFF ON POWER MAGNIFY PIC-MUTE PAGE UP DOWN MENU ENTER EXIT L-CLICK R-CLICK MOUSE VIDEO COMPUTER AUTO ADJ. 1 S-VIDEO LAMP MODE 2 VOLUME ASPECT HELP PICTURE FREEZE 1. Introduction What's in the Box? Make sure your box contains everything listed. If any pieces are missing, contact your dealer. Please save the original box and packing materials if you ever need to ship your projector. Projector Lens cap (24FT9641) Soft case (24BS7581) Power cable VGA signal cable Remote control Batteries (AAA2) (
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1. Introduction Introduction to the Projector This section introduces you to your new projector and describes the features and controls. Congratulations on Your Purchase of the Projector This projector is one of the very best projectors available today. The projector enables you to project precise images up to 300 inches across (measured diagonally) from your PC or Macintosh computer (desktop or notebook), VCR, DVD player, document camera, or a laser disc player. You can use the projector on a
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ENTER MENU ON/STAND BY SOURCE AUTO ADJ. SELECT LAMP STATUS POWER ZOOM FOCUS 1. Introduction Part Names of the Projector Front/Top Zoom Lever (VT580/VT480/VT58/VT57) Controls Digital Zoom Button (VT48) (→ page 5) (→ page 23) Ventilation (inlet) / Filter Cover Remote sensor (→ page 49) (→ page 8) Two filters on VT580 and VT480 One filter on VT58, VT57 and VT48 Focus Ring (→ page 23) Built-in Security Slot ( )* Lens Adjustable Tilt Foot Button (→ page 22) Lens Cap Adjustable Tilt Foot (→ page 22
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1. Introduction Bottom Rear Foot (Left / Right) (→ page 22) Adjustable Tilt Foot (→ page 22) Adjustable Tilt Foot Button Lamp Cover (→ page 22) (→ page 51) Attaching the supplied carrying handle You can carry the projector by attaching the supplied carrying handle securely to the projector. To attach the supplied carrying handle, use a Phillips-head screwdriver and the supplied two screws. Place a soft cloth on the working surface before turning the projector over to prevent scratching the top c
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ENTER 1. Introduction Top Features 1 8 7 MENU SELECT 10 LAMP STATUS 2 POWER 9 ON/STAND BY SOURCE AUTO ADJ. 3 4 5 6 1. LAMP Indicator (→page 51,54) 2. STATUS Indicator (→page 54) 3. POWER Indicator (→page 19,27,54) 4. POWER Button (ON / STAND BY) ( ) (→page 19,27) 5. SOURCE Button 6. AUTO ADJ. Button (→page 26) 7. MENU Button 8. SELECT / Volume Buttons / Keystone Buttons 9. ENTER Button 10. EXIT Button 5 EXIT
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1. Introduction Terminal Panel Features 5 8 4 2 1 PC CONTROL MONITOR OUT(COMP 1) S-VIDEO COMPUTER 1 IN L AUDIO IN VT580/VT480 IN COMPUTER 2 IN AUDIO OUT R VIDEO IN AUDIO IN 6 7 3 5 8 4 1 PC CONTROL MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO COMPUTER IN VT58/VT57/VT48 L IN R VIDEO IN AUDIO IN 6 7 1. COMPUTER 1 and 2 IN/ Component Input Connector (Mini D-Sub 15 Pin) (VT580/VT480) (→page 13,14,16) COMPUTER IN/ Component Input Connector (Mini D-Sub 15 Pin) (VT58/VT57/VT48) (→page 13,14,16) 2. AUDIO IN Mini Jack (Stereo
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1. Introduction Part Names of the Remote Control 1 OFF ON POWER 3 2 MAGNIFY PIC-MUTE PAGE UP 4 6 DOWN 5 MENU 7 8 ENTER EXIT 9 10 L-CLICK R-CLICK MOUSE 11 12 VIDEO COMPUTER COMPUTER AUTO ADJ. 1 16 13 S-VIDEO LAMP MODE 15 2 14 18 VOLUME ASPECT HELP 19 21 PICTURE FREEZE 17 22 12. MOUSE R-CLICK Button* 20 (Not available on VT58, VT57 and VT48) (→ page 33,34) 1. Infrared Transmitter 13. VIDEO Button (→ page 8) (→ page 21) 2. POWER ON Button 14. S-VIDEO Button (→ page 19) (→ page 21) 3. POWER OFF Bu
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1. Introduction Battery Installation 1 2 3 Slip the cover back over the bat- Press firmly and slide the Install new batteries (AAA). teries until it snaps into place. Do battery cover off. Ensure that you have the not mix different types of batter- batteries' polarity (+/–) aligned ies or new and old batteries. correctly. Remote Control Precautions • Handle the remote control carefully. • If the remote control gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. • Avoid excessive heat and humidity. • Do not heat,
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T N R EN ER E TE M E NU M ENU OSN /T AN B D Y S O UR EC A TU O AD J. / . ON STAND B Y SOURC E AU TO ADJ SE L E CT T AL TA UM P POSW E R S SELEC T LAMP P OW S ER TA TUS 300" 240" 200" 180" 150" 120" 100" 80" 60" 40" 30" 21" Z OO M F O CU S FOCU S 2. Installation and Connections This section describes how to set up your projector and how to connect video and audio sources. Your projector is simple to set up and use. But before you get started, you must first: 1 Set up a screen and the projector.
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ENTER MENU O/ SN T A ND YB S O UE RC AU O T .AD J SE L E CT POW S E TA RL TA U M S P 300" 240" 200" 180" 150" 120" 100" 80" 60" 40" 25" F O CU S 2. Installation and Connections Selecting a Location (VT48) The further your projector is from the screen or wall, the larger the image. The minimum size the image can be is approximately 25" (0.64 m) measured diagonally when the projector is roughly 35 inches (0.9 m) from the wall or screen. The largest the image can be is 300" (7.6 m) when the project
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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 C B = Vertical distance between lens center and screen center C = Throw distance D = Vertical distance between lens center and Screen center screen bottom (top of screen for ceiling application) α = Throw angle B Lens center α D NOTE: Distances may vary +/-5%. Screen bottom Projec
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2. Installation and Connections WARNING Reflecting the Image * Installing your projector on the ceiling must be done Using a mirror to reflect your projector’s image enables by a qualified technician. Contact your NEC dealer you to enjoy a much larger image when a smaller space for more information. is required. Contact your NEC dealer if you need a mirror * Do not attempt to install the projector yourself. system. If you're using a mirror system and your image • Only use your projector on a sol
