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Portable Projector
VT37
User’s Manual
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Important Information Safety Cautions Precautions Please read this manual carefully before using your NEC VT37 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-
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Important Information RF Interference (for USA only) WARNING The Federal Communications Commission does not allow any modifications or changes to the unit EXCEPT those specified by NEC Solutions (America), Inc. in this manual. Failure to comply with this government regulation could void your right to operate this equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide re
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Important Information Fire and Shock Precautions 1. 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 (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
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Important Information Lamp Replacement •To replace the lamp, follow all instructions provided on page 46. • 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 NEC
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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 Proje
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Table of Contents 4. Convenient Features...................................................................... 27 Turning Off the Image and Sound ............................................................................... 27 Freezing a Picture....................................................................................................... 27 Enlarging and Moving a Picture.................................................................................. 27 5. Using On-Screen Menu
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Quick Setup Guide Important Information OFF ON POWER MAGNIFY PIC-MUTE PAGE UP DOWN MENU ENTER EXIT L-CLICK R-CLICK MOUSE VIDEO COMPUTER AUTO ADJ. 1 S-VIDEO 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 Soft case (24F40111) (24BS7423) RGB/VGA signal cable Remote contr
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1. Introduction Introduction to the Projector This section introduces you to your new VT37 Projector and describes the features and controls. Congratulations on Your Purchase of The VT37 Projector The VT37 is one of the very best projectors available today. The VT37 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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1. Introduction 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. •You can control the projector with a PC or control system using the PC Control port.
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FOCUS LAMP STATUS POWER VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPUTER ON/STAND BY AUTO ADJ. VIDEO IN AUDIO AUDIO COMPUTER IN L/MONO R S-VIDEO IN PC CONTROL AC IN ZOOM SELECT 1. Introduction Part Names of the Projector Front/Top Digital Zoom Button Controls (See page 23) (See page 6) Ventilation (inlet) / Filter Cover (See page 44) Focus Ring (See page 23) Remote sensor (See page 10) Built-in Security Slot ( )* Ventilation (inlet) Lens Adjustable Tilt Foot Lever (See page 22) Lens Cap Adjustable Tilt Foot (See page
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1. Introduction Bottom Lamp Cover (See page 46) Adjustable Tilt Foot (See page 22) Adjustable Tilt Foot Lever (See page 22) Adjustable Tilt Foot Lever (See page 22) 5
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1. Introduction Top Features 11 10 2 3 4 9 LAMP STATUS POWER VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPUTER SELECT ON/STAND BY AUTO ADJ. 12 13 15 678 1. POWER Button (ON / STAND BY) ( ) 7. COMPUTER Button Use this button to turn the power on and off when the Press this button to select an RGB source from com- main power is supplied and the projector is in standby puter or component equipment connected to your mode. COMPUTER port. To turn on the projector, press and hold this button for a minimum of two seconds. To tur
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1. Introduction Terminal Panel Features 3 1 VIDEO IN COMPUTER IN AUDIO AUDIO L/MONO R S-VIDEO IN PC CONTROL 2 4 1. COMPUTER IN / Component Input Connector (Mini 3. VIDEO IN Connector (RCA) D-Sub 15 Pin) Connect a VCR, DVD player, laser disc player, or docu- Connect your computer or other analog RGB equip- ment camera here to project video. ment such as IBM compatible or Macintosh comput- VIDEO AUDIO Input Jacks L/R (RCA) ers. Use the supplied RGB cable to connect to your These are your left and
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1. Introduction Part Names of the Remote Control 6. PAGE UP/DOWN Button 1 Not available on this model. OFF ON 7. MENU Button POWER 3 2 Displays the menu for various settings and adjust- MAGNIFY PIC-MUTE PAGE ments. UP 4 6 8. SELECT Button DOWN : Use these buttons to select the menu of the 5 item you wish to adjust. MENU 7 : Use these buttons to change the level of a se- 8 lected menu item. A press of the button ex- ecutes the selection. When an image is magnified, the SELECT
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1. Introduction 1 OFF ON POWER 3 2 MAGNIFY PIC-MUTE PAGE UP 4 6 DOWN 5 MENU 7 8 ENTER EXIT 10 9 L-CLICK R-CLICK MOUSE 12 11 VIDEO COMPUTER AUTO ADJ. 1 16 13 S-VIDEO 15 2 14 18 VOLUME ASPECT HELP 20 PICTURE FREEZE 17 21 19 18. ASPECT Button Press this button once to display the Aspect Ratio select menu. Keep pressing will change aspect ratios. See page 35. 19. PICTURE Button Press this button to display the Picture adjustment menu to adjust Wall Color, Picture Management, Brightness, Contrast, Sh
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1. Introduction Battery Installation 1 2 3 Slip the cover back over the bat- Press firmly and slide the Remove both old batteries and teries until it snaps into place. Do battery cover off. install new ones (AAA). Ensure not mix different types of batter- that you have the batteries' po- ies or new and old batteries. larity (+/–) aligned correctly. Remote Control Precautions • Handle the remote control carefully. • If the remote control gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. •Avoid excessive heat an
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300" 240" 200" 180" 150" 120" 100" 80" 60" 40" 25" AC IN 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. 1 But before you get started, you must first: z Set up a screen and the projector. x Connect your computer or video equip- ment to the projector. See pages 14 to 17. c Connect the supplied power cable. See page 18. 3 2 NOTE: Ensure that the power cable and any other cabl
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AC IN 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 Diagonal Screen center Screen Height (B) Screen Bottom (D) Lens Center Throw Angle () Throw Distance (C) Screen Size Screen Size BD C α BD C α Diagonal Width Height Diagonal Width Height inch inch degree mm mm degree inch inch inch inch mm mm mm mm -2
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2. Installation and Connections WARNING • Ensure that you have adequate ventilation around your projector so heat can dissipate. Do not cover the vents * Installing your projector on the ceiling must be done on the side or the front of the projector. by a qualified technician. Contact your NEC dealer for more information. Reflecting the Image * Do not attempt to install the projector yourself. • Only use your projector on a solid, level surface. If the Using a mirror to reflect your projector's
