NEC LT380 manual

Po r table Pr ojector L T380/L T280 User’ s Manual[...]

© NEC Viewtechnology , Ltd. 2005 First edition October 2005 • IBM is a trademark or registered trademark of Inter national Business Machines Corporation. • Macintosh, Mac OS X and P owerBook are tr ademarks of Apple Computer , Inc., registered in the U.S . and other countries. • Windows , Windows 98, Windo ws Me, Windows XP or Windows 2000 a[...]

i Important Information Safety Cautions Precautions Please read this manual carefully bef ore using your NEC L T380/L T280 projector and k eep the manual handy for future ref erence. Y our serial number is located on the bottom of your projector . Record it here: CA UTION To turn off main power , be sure to remov e the plug from power outlet. The p[...]

ii Important Information EU-wide legislation as implemented in each Member State requires that used electrical and electronic products carrying the mar k (left) must be disposed of separately from normal household waste. This includes projectors and their electrical accessories or lamps. When you dispose of such products, please f ollo w the guidan[...]

iii Important Information RF Interference (for USA only) W ARNING The F ederal Communications Commission does not allow an y modifications or changes to the unit EXCEPT those specified by NEC Solutions (America), Inc. in this manual. F ailure to comply with this government regulation could v oid y our right to operate this equipment. This equipment[...]

iv Important Information Fire and Shock Pr ecautions • Ensure that there is sufficient v entilation and that vents are unobstructed to pre vent the build-up of heat inside y our projector . Allow at least 4 inches (10cm) of space between y our projector and a wall. • Do not try to touch the ventilation outlet on the left front (when seen from t[...]

v Remote Control Pr ecautions • Handle the remote control carefully . • If the remote control gets wet, wipe it dry immediately . •A v oid excessiv e heat and humidity . • Do not heat, take apart, or throw batteries into fire. • If you will not be using the remote control f or a long time, remov e the batter ies. • Ensure that you ha ve[...]

vi T able of Contents Important Information .......................................................................................... i 1. Introduction ......................................................................................................... 1  What's in the Box? .............................................................[...]

vii T able of Contents  Correcting K eystone Distortion ................................................................................... 29 Auto Keystone Correction ..................................................................................... 29 Manual Keystone Correction ...............................................................[...]

viii Video ..................................................................................................................... 66 S-Video ................................................................................................................. 66 Viewer ......................................................................................[...]

1 1. Intr oduction  What's in the Box? Make sure y our box contains e verything listed. If any pieces are missing, contact y our dealer . Please sav e the original box and pac king mater ials if you e ver need to ship y our Projector . P C C A R D L A M P S T A T U S P O W E R SOURCE AUT O ADJU ST 3D RE FORM O N/STAND BY S E L E C T OFF VID[...]

2 1. Introduction  Intr oduction to the Projector This section introduces y ou to the L T380/L T280 projector and describes key f eatures and controls. Congratulations on Y our Purchase of the Pr ojector The L T380/L T280 is a sophisticated XGA projector that produces an enhanced displa y . With the L T380/L T280 you will be able to project imag[...]

3 •F ree do wnloadable Software Geometric Correction T ool 3.0. Corrects the geometry of an image projected onto a cylindr ical, spherical or cor ner screen via ser ial connection. F or additional information visit: US : http://www .necvisualsystems.com Europe : http://www .neceurope.com/ Global : http://www .nec-pj.com/ About this user's ma[...]

4 1. Introduction  Part Names of the Pr ojector P C C A R D L A M P S T A T U S P O W E R S O U R C E A U T O A D JU S T 3 D R E F O R M O N / S T A N D B Y SE LE C T Controls ( → page 6 ) Built-in Security Slot ( )* V entilation (inlet) Lens Lens Cap Adjustable Tilt Foot ( → page 27 ) Remote Sensor ( → page 9 ) F ocus Ring ( → page 28 )[...]

5 1. Introduction P C C A R D CO M P O NE N T I N U S B L A N AU D IO I N CO M P U TE R 3 IN C OM P UTE R 1 IN C OM PU T E R 2 IN P C C O N T R O L M ON I TO R O UT A U DI O O U T S -V IDE O IN V ID E O IN A U D IO IN Cb /P b L /M O N O R Y C r/ P r PC CARD LAMP STATUS POWER O N / S T A N D B Y SO U RCE A UTO A DJUS T 3D RE FORM S E L E C T Monaura[...]

6 1. Introduction T op Featur es PC CARD LAMP STATUS POWER ON/STAND BY SOURCE AUTO ADJUST 3D REFORM SELECT 12 14 5 2 3 6 7 8 11 10 9 1. PO WER Button (ON / ST AND BY) ( → pag e 24 , 33 ) NOTE: T o turn on the projector , press and hold this button for a minimum of two seconds. T o turn off the projector , press this button twice. 2. POWER Indicat[...]

7 1. Introduction Te r minal Panel Features PC CARD COMPONENT IN USB LAN AUDIO IN COMPUTER 3 IN COMPUTER 1 IN COMPUTER 2 IN PC CONTROL MONITOR OUT AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO IN Cb/Pb L/MONO R Y Cr/Pr 14 3 2 11 5 6 9 10 8 7 1 4 13 12 15 1. COMPUTER 1 IN/Component Connector (Mini D- Sub 15 Pin) ( → page 13 , 15 , 16 ) 2. COMPUTER 2 IN/Comp[...]

8 1. Introduction 쐏 Part Names of the Remote Contr ol 4. LED Flashes when any b utton is pressed. 5. POWER ON Button ( → page 24 ) NOTE: T o turn on the projector , press and hold the POWER ON button for a minimum of two seconds. 6. POWER OFF Button ( → page 33 ) NOTE: T o turn off the projector , press the POWER OFF but- ton twice. 7. COMPUT[...]

9 1. Introduction 30 ° 30 ° 30 ° 30 ° Battery Installation 1 Press the catch and remov e the batter y cov er. 2 Install new ones (AA). Ensure that you ha ve the batteries' po- larity (+/–) aligned correctly . 3 Slip the cov er back ov er the bat- teries until it snaps into place. NOTE: Do not mix different types of batteries or new and o[...]

10 This section describes how to set up y our projector and how to connect PCs, video and audio sources . 2. Installation and Connections  Setting Up the Scr een and the Projector The fur ther your projector is from the screen or w all, the larger the image. The minim um size the image can be is appro ximately 21 inches (0.5 m) measured diagonal[...]

11 D B C α 2. Installation and Connections Throw Distance and Scr een Size The f ollowing shows the proper relativ e positions of the projector and screen. Ref er to the table to deter mine the position of installation. Distance Chart B = V er tical distance between lens center and screen center C = Throw distance D = V er tical distance between l[...]

12 2. Installation and Connections W ARNING * Installing y our projector on the ceiling must be done by a qualified technician. Contact your NEC dealer for more inf or mation. * Do not attempt to install the projector yourself . • Only use your projector on a solid, le vel surface . If the projector f alls to the ground, you can be injured and th[...]

13 PC CARD COMPONENT IN USB LAN AUDIO IN COMPUTER 3 IN COMPUTER 1 IN COMPUTER 2 IN PC CONTROL MONITOR OUT AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO IN Cb/Pb L/MONO R Y Cr/Pr AC IN PHONE COMPUTER 1 IN COMPUTER 2 IN AUDIO IN 2. Installation and Connections  Making Connections Connecting Y our PC or Macintosh Computer NOTE: When using with a notebook PC,[...]

14 PC CARD COMPONENT IN USB LAN AUDIO IN COMPUTER 3 IN COMPUTER 1 IN COMPUTER 2 IN PC CONTROL MONITOR OUT AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO IN Cb/Pb L/MONO R Y Cr/Pr AC IN COMPUTER 3 IN PHONE AUDIO IN 2. Installation and Connections When Viewing a D VI Digital Signal (L T380 only) To project a D VI digital signal, be sure to connect the PC and th[...]

15 2. Installation and Connections PC CARD COMPONENT IN USB LAN AUDIO IN COMPUTER 3 IN COMPUTER 1 IN COMPUTER 2 IN PC CONTROL MONITOR OUT AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO IN Cb/Pb L/MONO R Y Cr/Pr AC IN COMPUTER 1 IN Bef ore connections: An exclusiv e SCART adapter (ADP-SC1) and a commercially a vailab le SCART cable are re- quired f or this con[...]

16 AUDIO IN PC CARD COMPONENT IN USB LAN AUDIO IN COMPUTER 3 IN COMPUTER 1 IN COMPUTER 2 IN PC CONTROL MONITOR OUT AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO IN Cb/Pb L/MONO R Y Cr/Pr AC IN AUDIO OUT PHONE MONITOR OUT 2. Installation and Connections Connecting an External Monitor Y ou can connect a separate, e xter nal monitor to your projector to simulta[...]

17 AUDIO IN LR AUDIO OUT L R Component YC b C r PC CARD COMPONENT IN USB LAN AUDIO IN COMPUTER 3 IN COMPUTER 1 IN COMPUTER 2 IN PC CONTROL MONITOR OUT AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO IN Cb/Pb L/MONO R Y Cr/Pr AC IN COMPONENT IN AUDIO IN 2. Installation and Connections Y ou can connect a video cable to the "Y" connector of the COMPONEN[...]

18 AUDIO IN LR AUDIO OUT L R VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO PC CARD COMPONENT IN USB LAN AUDIO IN COMPUTER 3 IN COMPUTER 1 IN COMPUTER 2 IN PC CONTROL MONITOR OUT AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO IN Cb/Pb L/MONO R Y Cr/Pr AC IN S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO IN 2. Installation and Connections Connecting Y our VCR or Laser Disc Player S-Video cable (not supp[...]

19 PC CARD COMPONENT IN USB LAN AUDIO IN COMPUTER 3 IN COMPUTER 1 IN COMPUTER 2 IN PC CONTROL MONITOR OUT AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO IN Cb/Pb L/MONO R Y Cr/Pr AC IN LAN Connecting to a Network The L T380/L T280 comes standard with a LAN por t (RJ-45) which provides a LAN connection using a LAN cab le. Placing the optional wireless LAN card[...]

20 (B) Example of wireless LAN connection (Network T ype → Mode: Infrastr ucture) 2. Installation and Connections Access P oint Wired LAN To make connection with a wired LAN via an access point, you need to select the Infr astructure mode. F rom the menu, select [Setup] → [Installation] → [LAN Mode] → [PC Card] → [Advanced] → [Network T[...]

21 2. Installation and Connections Inserting the PC Card 1. Make sure the main po wer is off before inserting the PC card. (This step is needed onl y when the wireless LAN card being inserted into the projector's PC CARD slot) 2. Hold the PC car d horizontally and insert it slowly into the PC card slot with its top facing up. The eject button [...]

22 2. Installation and Connections PC Card T ype The PC Card slot accepts PCMCIA T ype II only . NOTE: The projector does not support NTFS formatted flash memory card or USB memor y device. Be sure to use a flash memory card or USB memor y device formatted with the F A T32, FA T16 or FA T file system. To format your flash memory card or USB memor y[...]

23 2. Installation and Connections Connecting the Supplied Power Cable Connect the supplied power cab le to the projector . First connect the supplied pow er cable's two-pin plug to the A C IN of the projector , and then connect the other plug of the supplied power cab le in the wall outlet. Make sure that the prongs are fully inser ted into b[...]

24 OFF VIDEO S-VIDEO VIEWER LAN COMPUTER COMPONENT ON SELECT POWER POWER M E N U E N T E R E X I T 3 1 2 POWER ON/STAND BY PC CARD LAMP STATUS SOURCE AUTO ADJUST 3D REFORM 3. Pr ojecting an Image (Basic Operation) This section describes how to turn on the projector and to project a picture onto the screen.  T ur ning on the Projector NOTE: • T[...]

25 SOURCE AUTO ADJUST 3D REFORM SELECT OFF VIDEO S-VIDEO VIEWER LAN COMPUTER COMPONENT ON POWER POWER M E N U E N T E R E X I T 3 1 2 SELECT SOURCE AUTO ADJUST 3D REFORM SELECT 3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) Note on Startup scr een (Menu Language Select screen) When you first turn on the projector , you will get the Startup menu. This men[...]

26 POWER AUTO ADJUST PC CARD LAMP STATUS ON/STAND BY SOURCE 3D REFORM 3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)  Selecting a Sour ce Selecting the computer or video source Using the Remote Contr ol Press any one of the COMPUTER 1/2/3, Component, VIDEO , S-VIDEO, VIEWER or LAN buttons . NOTE: The COMPUTER 3 button is not available for L T280. Dete[...]

27 2 2 P C C A R D L A M P S T A T U S P O W E R S O U R C E A U T O A D J U S T 3 D R E F O R M O N / S T A N D B Y 1 3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) Place your projector on a flat le v el surface and ensure that the projector is square to the screen. Lift the front edge of the projector to center the image v er tically . If the projected[...]

28 3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) Zoom Use the ZOOM le ver to adjust the image size on the screen. Focus Use the FOCUS ring to obtain the best focus .[...]

29  Corr ecting Keystone Distortion Auto Keystone Correction The A uto Ke ystone correction feature will correct v er tical distor tion of a projected image on the screen. No special operation required. Just put the projector on a flat surf ace. To use the Auto K eystone function, first y ou must select [Auto] in [K eystone] from the menu. Manua[...]

30 5. Repeat steps 2 and 4 to correct keystone distortion. 6. After completing Keystone correction, press the ENTER button. The K eystone screen will disappear . • T o perf or m K eystone correction again, press the 3D REFORM button to display the K eystone screen and repeat abov e steps 1 to 6. NOTE: •T urning on the projector will reset the p[...]

31 VOLUME LASER 3D REFORM AUTO ADJ. ASPECT HELP PICTURE PIC-MUTE LAMP MODE R-CLICK L-CLICK MOUSE FREEZE MAGNIFY PAGE UP DOWN N T E R E X I T AUTO ADJ. LASER 3D REFORM ASPECT HELP PICTURE PIC-MUTE LAMP MODE R-CLICK L-CLICK MOUSE FREEZE VOLUME MAGNIFY PAGE UP DOWN N T E R E X I T SOURCE 3D REFORM SELECT AUTO ADJUST 3. Projecting an Image (Basic Opera[...]

32 3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) 쐆 Using the Laser Pointer Y ou can use the laser to draw your audience's attention to a red dot that y ou can place on any object. CA UTION: • Do not look into the laser pointer while it is on. • Do not point the laser beam at a person. • Do not allow c hildren to use the laser pointer . Pres[...]

33 OFF VIDEO S-VIDEO VIEWER LAN COMPUTER COMPONENT ON SELECT POWER POWER M E N U E N T E R E X I T 3 1 2 쐊 T ur ning off the Pr ojector To turn off the projector: 3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) 1. Press the PO WER (ON/ST AND BY) button on the pr ojector cabinet or the PO WER OFF button on the remote contr ol. The [P ower Off / Are you s[...]

34 FREEZE 3D REFORM AUTO ADJ. ASPECT HELP PICTURE PIC-MUTE LAMP MODE R-CLICK L-CLICK MOUSE VOLUME MAGNIFY PAGE UP DOWN PIC-MUTE 3D REFORM AUTO ADJ. ASPECT HELP PICTURE LAMP MODE FREEZE VOLUME MAGNIFY PAGE UP DOWN 4. Convenient Featur es 쐃 T ur ning Off the Image and Sound Press the PIC-MUTE button to turn off the image and sound f or a shor t per[...]

35 4. Convenient Features  Using a USB Mouse Using a USB mouse giv es you a smooth operation. A commercially available USB mouse can be used. NOTE: There may be some brands of a USB mouse that the projector does not support. Operate the Menus using the USB mouse Mouse Cursor When connecting a USB mouse to the projector , y ou get a mouse cursor [...]

36 4. Convenient Features  Using Remote Mouse Receiver The remote mouse receiv er enables you to operate y our computer’ s mouse functions from the remote control. It is a great con venience f or your computer-generated presentations . Connecting the remote mouse receiver to y our computer If you wish to use the remote mouse function, connect [...]

37 4. Convenient Features Operating your computer’ s mouse from the remote contr ol Y ou can operate your computer's mouse from the remote control. P AGE UP/DOWN Button ................. scrolls the viewing area of the window or to move to the previous or next slide in PowerPoint on your computer . SELECT 왖왔왗왘 Button ................[...]

38  Corr ecting Horizontal and V ertical Keystone Distortion (Cor - nerstone) Use the 3D Reform feature to correct keystone (trapezoidal) distortion to make the top or bottom and the left or right side of the screen longer or shor ter so that the projected image is rectangular . 4. Convenient Features Screen Projected image Cornerstone 1. Press [...]

39 Screen 8. Press the ENTER button. 4. Convenient Features 10 . Press the SELECT 왗 or 왘 button to highlight the [OK] and press the ENTER b utton. This completes the keystone correction. Selecting [Cancel] will return to the adjustment screen without saving changes (Step 3). Selecting [Reset] will return to the factory default. Selecting [Undo][...]

40 4. Convenient Features * The f ollowing are conditions under which the maximum angle is achiv ed: • Image is projected in Wide (Zoom lever) • Resolution is XGA Higher resolution than XGA narrows the adjustable range. • Menu items should be set as follows: Aspect Ratio ........... 4:3 Screen T ype ........... 4:3 • Horizontal and V er tic[...]

41 4. Convenient Features  Making Fr eehand Drawings on a Projected Image (ChalkBoar d) The ChalkBoard feature allows you to write and draw messages on a projected image. NOTE: The ChalkBoard feature is available only when a USB mouse is used. To display the ChalkBoard tool bar , click the middle button on y our mouse or select [ChalkBoard] from[...]

42 4. Convenient Features 쐅 Pr eventing Unauthorized Use of the Projector Assigning a ke yword pre vents the projector from being used b y unauthorized individuals. Assigning a Keyword for the first time 1. Press the MENU button. The menu will be display ed. 2. Press the SELECT 왘 button to highlight the [Setup] submen u and press the ENTER butt[...]

43 4. Convenient Features 4. Press the SELECT 왔 button f our times to highlight [Security]. 5. Press the ENTER button to displa y the Security screen. 6. Press the SELECT 왔 button once to highlight the K eyw ord entry box and press the ENTER b utton. The Software keyboar d will be displayed.[...]

44 4. Convenient Features 7. Enter an alphanumeric keyw ord using the Software keyboar d For example, to enter “1234”, f ollow the steps 7-1 to 7-4 belo w. NOTE: • Please make a note of your keyword. • Do not use spaces (SP) in your keyword. 7-1. Highlight the number “1” and press the ENTER button. The asterisk “ 쏄 ” will be displ[...]

45 4. Convenient Features Checking If Security is enabled Tu rn off the projector and turn it back on to chec k if the Security function is enabled. 1. Press the PO WER (ON/ST ANDBY) button. The [P ower Off / Are y ou sure?] message will appear . Press the ENTER button or the PO WER (ON/ST ANDBY) or the PO WER OFF button again. The lamp lights off [...]

46 Disabling the Security 1. Press the MENU button. The on-screen menu will be displa yed. NOTE: Immediately after the projector has been turned on and the “Projector is locked! Enter your keyword.” message is displayed at the bottom of the screen, pressing the MENU button will display the Keyword entry will be displayed. At this time, pressing[...]

47 4. Convenient Features 쐈 Using a USB Memory Device The projector is compatib le with a USB memor y device which sup- por ts the viewer and security f eatures. •T o use a USB memor y device , connect the device to the USB por t (type A). • Select one of the drive icons for your USB memory in a pane on the left side of the Vie wer window . ?[...]

48 쐉 Operation Using an HTTP Browser Overview The use of HTTP server functions will allow control of the projector from a web bro wser without the installation of special software . Please be sure to use “Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.x” or a higher version f or the web browser . (This de vice uses “J avaScript” and “Cookies” and the [...]

49 Structure of the HTTP Server Po wer : This controls the power of the projector . On ................... P ower is s witched on. Off ................... P ower is s witched off . V olume: This controls the volume of the projector . 왖 ..................... Increases the volume adjustment v alue. 왔 ..................... Decreases the volume adj[...]

50 Source Select: This s witches the input connector of the projector . Computer1 ...... Switches to the COMPUTER 1 IN connector . Computer2 ...... Switches to the COMPUTER 2 IN connector . Computer3 ...... Switches to the COMPUTER 3 IN connector . (L T380 only) Component ..... Switches to the COMPONENT IN connectors. Video ............... Switches[...]

51 4. Convenient Features 씈 Using the Pr ojector to Operate a Computer Connected on a Network (Desktop Contr ol Utility 1.0) When Desktop Control Utility 1.0 on the included User Supportware 3 CD-ROM is installed on the computer , that computer can be operated using the projector o ver a network. F or example , say you ha ve a P owerP oint file o[...]

52 4. Convenient Features Important: •Y our startup password will be required each time y ou star t Desktop Control Utility 1.0. • If you f orget or lost your startup password, in- stall the program again. Operations on the Computer 1. Connect the computer to the LAN and make the required settings. 2. Install Desktop Control Utility 1.0 on the [...]

53 4. Convenient Features Operations on the projector – Connecting to the computer 1. Make the LAN settings on the projector . Make the LAN settings at [Setup] → [Installation] → [LAN Mode] in the menu. ( → page 86 ) 2. Connect a commercially a vailable USB mouse to the pr ojector . ( → page 35 ) 3. Click anywhere on the screen with the U[...]

54 9. Input the passwor d you made a note of in the pre vious Step [6] in “Operations on the Computer”. 10. Input the pass word and clic k [OK]. The passw ord input window is turned off . 11. Clic k the PC search icon . The PC searc h window appears. 12. Clic k [OK]. The connection selection window appears. •T o search b y inputting the IP ad[...]

55 The f ollowing operations are a vailable only with b uttons on the projector cabinet or the remote control. 햲 Disconnect icon ................. Use to cut off communications with the computer . 햳 Shift icon ............................ Select this icon and press the ENTER button to set the shift lock mode. Select this icon and press the ENTE[...]

56 5. Using the V iewer  Making the Most out of the V iewer Function Features Y ou can view presentation data and pla y images on the projector . A PC card is used to view presentation data pre- pared on the computer and to pla y images projected with the projector . The Viewer f eature allows you to view slides stored on a PC memory card (refer[...]

57 5. Using the V iewer  Operating the V iewer Function from the Pr ojector (playback) This section describes the operation f or showing slides created using the View er function with the projector. It is also possible to mak e slides directly from the images projected with the projector . Projecting slides (V iewer) Preparation: Store JPEG or B[...]

58 5. Using the V iewer 0000.jpg 0001.jpg 0002.jpg 3 Files Slot 1 RECYCLED PICTURE 1/3 0000.jpg 60KB 08/21/2005 06/29 263KB select : ENTER ? Highlight .................................. Indicates the selected folder or drive. List of folders .......................... Indicates folders contained on a PC card or USB memory . Information ............[...]

59 5. Using the V iewer Setting Option for V iewer Pla y Mode: Manual .................. Views a slide manually when the Viewer source is selected. Auto ...................... Plays back slides automatically when the Viewer source is selected. Interval: Specifies interval time between 5 and 300 seconds . Star t: Specifies star t screen when the Vie[...]

60 Exiting Viewer To e xit Viewer , switch to another input such as Computer 1, Computer 2, Computer 3 (L T380 only), Component, Video , S-Video or LAN. *T o s witch to another input, there are two wa ys: * Press the COMPUTER 1, COMPUTER 2, COMPUTER 3, COMPONENT , VIDEO , S-VIDEO or LAN button on the remote control. * Press the MENU button on the r[...]

61 5. Using the V iewer  Changing Backgr ound Logo Y ou can change the default bac kground logo using the Viewer f eature. NOTE: File size must be 256KB or less. File formats other than JPEG, BMP , non-interlaced GIF or non-interlaced PNG are not available. Preparation: Store JPEG or BMP files (JPEG, BMP , non-interlaced GIF or non-inter laced P[...]

62  Using the Menus 1. Press the MENU button on the remote contr ol or the projector cabinet to displa y the menu. NOTE: The commands such as 왗왘 , ENTER, EXIT in the gray bar show available buttons for your operation. 2. Press the SELECT 왗왘 buttons on the remote contr ol or the projector cabinet to displa y the submenu. 3. Press the ENTE[...]

63  Menu tr ee Menu Item Source Computer 1, Computer 2, Computer 3 (L T380 only), Component, Video, S-Video, Viewer , LAN, Entry List Adjust Picture Preset 1 to 6 Detail Settings Reference High-Bright, Presentation, Video, Movie, Graphic, sRGB Gamma Correction Dynamic, Natural, Black Detail Color T emperature 5000, 6500, 7800, 8500, 9300, 10500 [...]

64 6. Using On-Screen Menu Menu Item Setup Installation Orientation Desktop Front, Ceiling Rear , Desktop Rear , Ceiling Front Screen Screen T ype: 4:3, 16:9 / Position LAN Mode Built-in PC Card Advanced: Network T ype, WEP Domain Mail Projector Name Communication Speed 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 Standby Mode Normal, Power -Saving Options Auto Adjust[...]

65  Menu Elements Slide bar Solid triangle Highlight Ta b Radio button Check bo x Cancel button OK button Menu windows or dialog boxes typically have the following elements: Highlight ................ Indicates the selected menu or item. Solid triangle ......... Indicates further choices are available. A highlighted triangle indicates the item i[...]

66 6. Using On-Screen Menu 쐏 Menu Descriptions & Functions [Sour ce] Computer 1 and 2 Selects the computer connected to y our COMPUTER 1 or COMPUTER 2 input connector signal. NOTE: An optional component cable (Component V or ADP-CV1 cable) is needed for a component signal. Computer 3 (L T380 only) Selects the computer connected to y our COMPU[...]

67 6. Using On-Screen Menu [Entry List] Use the SELECT 왖왔 b uttons on your remote control or the projector cabinet to select the signal and press the ENTER button on the remote control or the projector cabinet to displa y the [Entr y Edit Command] screen. Entering the Currently Pr ojected Signal into the Entry List 1. Display the Entry List. 2.[...]

68 6. Using On-Screen Menu [Entry Edit Command] Y ou can edit signals on the [Entr y List]. Load ...................... Enables you to select a signal from the list. Store ..................... Enables you to store the currently projected signal. Cut ........................ Enables you to remove a selected signal from the list and place it on the [...]

69 6. Using On-Screen Menu 쐄 Menu Descriptions & Functions [Adjust] [Picture] [Preset] This option allows y ou to adjust neutral tint f or yellow , cyan or magenta. There are six factory presets optimized for va rious types of images, you can set user adjustab le settings.[...]

70 6. Using On-Screen Menu [Detail Settings] This will provide y ou with three pages of menus that provide more detailed settings . [General] Selecting Ref erence Setting [Reference] This f eature allows you to use color correction or gamma v alues as reference data to optimiz e for v arious types of images. Y ou can select one of the follo wing si[...]

71 6. Using On-Screen Menu [Brightness] Adjusts the brightness lev el or the back raster intensity . [Contrast] Adjusts the intensity of the image according to the incoming signal. Y ou have tw o options: Manual and Auto . NOTE: The Auto Contrast function will not work when the on-screen menu or a message is displayed [Sharpness] Controls the detai[...]

72 6. Using On-Screen Menu [ Image Options ] Adjusting Clock and Phase [Cloc k/Phase] This allows y ou to manually adjust Clock and Phase . Clock ..................... 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 [...]

73 6. Using On-Screen Menu Adjusting Horizontal/V er tical P osition [Horizontal/V er tical P osition] Adjusts the image location horizontally and v er tically . Masking Unwanted Area [Blanking] This f eature allows you to mask an y unwanted area of the screen image. Selecting Overscan P er centag e [Overscan] Select ov erscan percentage (0%, 5% an[...]

74 6. Using On-Screen Menu Input Signal Screen T ype 4:3 Screen 16:9 Screen 4:3 4:3 Window 4:3 Fill Squeeze Wide Screen Wide Screen Crop Letterbox 4:3 Letterbox Letterbox Selecting Aspect Ratio [Aspect Ratio] Screen T ype 4:3 Screen T ype 16:9 Aspect Ratio allows y ou to select the best Aspect mode to display y our source image. When screen type 4:[...]

75 6. Using On-Screen Menu [ V ideo ] T urning On/Off 3 Dimension Separation [3D Y/C Separation] This function turns on or off the 3 dimensional separation f eature. Off ............................... T urns off the function. On Still ................. Recommended for a still image. Normal ............ The projector detects and corrects the image [...]

76 6. Using On-Screen Menu [Sound] Contr olling Sound [V olume/Bass/T reble/Balance] Adjusts the v olume, bass and treble le vel, left and right balance of the projector speak er and AUDIO OUT (Stereo Mini Jac k). Enabling 3D Surr ound [3D Surround] Tu rn on or off the 3D surround eff ect. If the A UDIO OUT stereo mini jack of the projector is conn[...]

77 6. Using On-Screen Menu 쐂 Menu Descriptions & Functions [Setup] [Basic] Selecting Ke ystone Mode [Keystone] This f eature allows you to correct k eystone distor tion manually or automatically . Selecting this item will displa y the Ke ystone setting menu. Auto ...................... This feature allows the projector to detect its tilt and [...]

78 6. Using On-Screen Menu Using the Wall Color Correction [W all Color] This function allows f or quick adaptiv e color correction in applications where the screen material is not white. The f ollowing nine options are av ailable. Setting Lamp Mode to Normal or Eco [Lamp Mode] This f eature enables you to select tw o br ightness modes of the lamp:[...]

79 6. Using On-Screen Menu [Menu] Selecting Menu Color [Color Select] Y ou can choose a color for the menu. T urning On / Off Source Displa y and Message [Display Select] Source ................... This option turns on or off input name display such as Computer 1, Computer 2, Computer 3 (L T380 only), Component, Video, and No Input to be displayed [...]

80 6. Using On-Screen Menu Setting a P asswor d [Menu Loc k] / [Logo Lock] A pass word can be set for y our projector to av oid operation by an unauthorized person. When [Menu Loc k] is set, changing the menu from Basic to Advanced will displa y the P assword input screen. When [Logo Loc k] is set, doing any one of the follo wing two operations wil[...]

81 6. Using On-Screen Menu [Security] The Security function enables y ou to protect your projector so that the projector will not project a signal unless y ou enter a k eyword. There is also an option to lock the projector by using a registered PC card* or USB memory* as a protect ke y . Once you hav e registered your PC card as a protect k ey , yo[...]

82 6. Using On-Screen Menu To register a PC card as a protect key . 1. Inser t a PC card into the PC car d slot of the projector . 2. Use the SELECT 왖왔 button to select [Use Pr otect Ke y] and press the ENTER button. 3. Use the SELECT 왖왔 button to select [Read] and press the ENTER b utton. Data of the PC card will be read into the pr ojecto[...]

83 6. Using On-Screen Menu To delete PC card data you registered. 1. Use the SELECT 왖왔 button to select [Delete] and use the SELECT 왗 button to select the list windo w. 2. Use the SELECT 왖왔 button to select the PC car d data you wish to delete. 3. Press the SELECT 왘 button to select [Delete] and press the ENTER b utton. The PC card data[...]

84 6. Using On-Screen Menu [Installation] Selecting Projector Orientation [Orientation] This reorients your image f or your type of projection. The options are: desktop front projection, ceiling rear projection, desktop rear projection, and ceiling front projection. Desktop front Ceiling rear Desktop rear Ceiling front NOTE: Selecting one of the ot[...]

85 Selecting Aspect Ratio and P osition f or Screen [Screen] 6. Using On-Screen Menu Screen T ype ........... Select one of two options: 4:3 Screen or 16:9 Screen for the screen to be used. See also [Aspect Ratio]. ( → page 74 ) Position ................. This feature allows you to adjust the vertical position of the image when 16:9 has been sele[...]

86 6. Using On-Screen Menu [LAN Mode] Setting LAN Mode This f eature allows you to set v arious setting items when the projector is used on your network. CA UTION • Consult with your netw or k administrator about these settings . • Connect a LAN cable (Eathernet cable) to the LAN port (RJ-45). ( → page 19 ) • For wireless LAN connection, us[...]

87 6. Using On-Screen Menu To receive error messages or inf or mation on the remaining lamp life via e-mail: 1. On the [Mail] tab, select [Alert Mail] and press the ENTER b utton. A chec k mark will be placed. 2. Set [Sender's Address], [SMTP Server Name] and [Recipient's Address]. Select [OK] and press the ENTER button. ( → page 92 ) T[...]

88 6. Using On-Screen Menu [PC Card] Profiles (f or PC Card): To ex ecute a wireless LAN easily using Image Express Utility 2.0, select [Easy Connection]. Up to two settings f or the optional wireless LAN card can be stored in memor y of the projector . Select [Profile 1] or [Profile 2] and then do settings f or [DHCP] and the other options. After [...]

89 6. Using On-Screen Menu [Adv anced] menu [Netw ork T ype] (required for wireless onl y) Site Survey: Displa ys a list of availab le SSIDs for wireless LAN on site . Select an SSID which you can access . To select an SSID , highlight [SSID] and use the SELECT 왘 to select [OK] and press the ENTER button. : access point : Ad Hoc PC : WEP enabled [...]

90 6. Using On-Screen Menu [WEP] (required f or wireless only) Select this option whether using the WEP (Wired Equiv alent Pr ivacy) k ey f or encr yption or not. T o use encr yption, specify WEP key . Disable .................. W ill not turn on the encryption feature. Y our communications may be monitored by someone. 64bit ...................... [...]

91 6. Using On-Screen Menu Using Software Ke yboard to enter an encryption key 1. Select one of [Key 1], [Key 2], [Key 3] and [K ey 4] and press the ENTER b utton. The software keyboar d will be displayed. 2. Use the SELECT 왖왔왗왘 button to select one ke y and press the ENTER button. 3. After finishing entering the WEP key , use the SELECT ?[...]

92 6. Using On-Screen Menu [Mail] Aler t Mail: Checking this bo x enables Alert Mail feature. This option notifies y our computer of an error message via e-mail when using wireless or wired LAN. The error message will be notified when the projector lamp has reached the end of its usable lif e or an error occurs in the projector . Sample of a messag[...]

93 6. Using On-Screen Menu [Projector Name] Specify a unique projector name. Press to display the softw are ke yboard and type in. Up to 16 alphanumeric characters can be used. After entering a name, select [OK] and press the ENTER button. Using Software Ke yboard 1 to 0 and Characters ....... Use to type in password or keyword. MODE ..............[...]

94 6. Using On-Screen Menu [Options] Setting A uto Adjust [Auto Adjust] This f eature sets the Auto Adjust mode so that the RGB image can be automatically or manually adjusted f or noise and stability . Y ou can automatically make adjustment in tw o ways: [Nor mal] and [Fine]. Off ......................... The RGB image will not be automatically ad[...]

95 6. Using On-Screen Menu Selecting Signal Format [Signal Select] Computer 1/2 Allows y ou to set [Computer 1] and [Computer 2] to automatically detect an incoming RGB or component source such as a computer or D VD play er . Howe ver there ma y be some RGB and component signals that the projector is unable to detect. In this case, select [RGB] or [...]

96 6. Using On-Screen Menu [T ools] Selecting the ChalkBoar d [ChalkBoard] This option displa ys the ChalkBoard tool bar . The ChalkBoard feature allows you to write and draw messages on a projected image. ( → page 41 ) NOTE: The ChalkBoard feature is available only when a USB mouse is used. Using Off Timer [Off Timer] 1. Select your desired time[...]

97 6. Using On-Screen Menu 쐆 Menu Descriptions & Functions [Information] Displa ys the lamp and the projector usage hours, the status of the current signal and settings and LAN settings. This dialog bo x has sev en pages. The inf or mation included are as follo ws: [Usage Time] Lamp Lif e Remaining (%) Lamp Hours Used (H) Filter Hours Used (H[...]

98 6. Using On-Screen Menu [Source Page1] Input T er minal Signal T ype Video T ype Source Name Entry No. [Source Page2] Horizontal F requency V er tical F requency Sync T ype Sync P olar ity Scan T ype[...]

99 6. Using On-Screen Menu [LAN Built-in] This page shows inf or mation on settings f or the LAN por t (RJ-45) IP Address ............. Indicates the IP address of the projector when the LAN port (RJ-45) is used. Subnet Mask ......... Indicates the subnet mask of the projector when the LAN port (RJ-45) is used Gateway ................ Indicates the[...]

100 6. Using On-Screen Menu [LAN Wir eless] This page shows inf or mation on settings f or WEP k ey f or encr yption. SSID ...................... Indicates the identifier (SSID) for your wireless LAN. Mode ..................... Indicates that [Infrastructure] or [802.11 Ad Hoc] is selected for your communication method WEP ...................... In[...]

101 6. Using On-Screen Menu 쐊 Menu Descriptions & Functions [Reset] Returning to Factor y Default The Reset f eature allows you to change adjustments and settings to the f actory preset for sources b y the following methods: [Current Signal] Resets the adjustments f or the current signal to the factory preset lev els. All the items in [Adjust[...]

102 7. Maintenance S E L E C T This section describes the simple maintenance procedures you should f ollow to clean the filter and replace the lamp .  Cleaning or Replacing the Filter The air-filter sponge k eeps dust and dir t from getting inside the projector and should be cleaned after e very 100 hours of operation (more often in dusty condit[...]

103 7. Maintenance 3. Reinstall the new filter cover . NOTE: Do not wash the filter with soap and water . Soap and water will damage the filter membrane. Before replacing the filter , remove dust and dirt from the projector cabinet. Keep out dust and dirt during filter replacement. NOTE: When you replace the lamp, it is also wise to replace the fil[...]

104 7. Maintenance 쐋 Replacing the Lamp After your lamp has been oper ating for 2000 hours (up to 3000 hours in Eco mode) or longer , the LAMP indicator in the cabinet will b link red and the message [The lamp has reached the end of its usable lif e . Please replace the lamp.] will appear . Even though the lamp ma y still be working, replace it a[...]

105 7. Maintenance 3. Loosen the two scre ws securing the lamp housing until the phillips screwdriver goes into a freewheeling condition. The two scre ws are not remov able . Remove the lamp housing b y holding it. NOTE: There is an interlock on this case to prevent the risk of electrical shock. Do not attempt to cir cumvent this interlock. 4. Inse[...]

106 7. Maintenance 6. Connect the supplied power cable, turn on the Main P ower switc h and turn on the projector . 7. Finally , select the menu → [Reset] → [Clear Lamp Hours] to reset the lamp usage hour s. 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 display[...]

107 8. Appendix  T roubleshooting This section helps you resolv e problems y ou may encounter while setting up or using the projector . Indicator Messages Power Indicator Indicator Condition Projector Condition Note Off Blinking light Steady light Green Orange Green Orange 0.5 sec On, 0.5 sec Off 2.5 sec On, 0.5 sec Off 0.5 sec On, 0.5 sec Off T[...]

108 8. Appendix Common Problems & Solutions ( → "P ower/Status/Lamp Indicator" on page 107 ) Does not turn on Will turn off No picture Color tone or hue is unusual Image isn’t square to the screen Picture is blurred Image is scrolling vertically , horizontally or both Remote control does not work Indicator is lit or blinking Ver t[...]

109 8. Appendix If there is no picture, or the picture is not display ed correctly . •P ow er on process for the projector and the PC . Be sure to connect the projector and notebook PC while the projector is in standby mode and before turning on the pow er to the notebook PC. In most cases the output signal from the notebook PC is not turned on u[...]

110 8. Appendix  Specifications This section provides technical inf or mation about the projector's perf or mance. Model Number L T380/L T280 Optical LCD P anel L T380: 0.8" p-Si TFT active-matrix with Micro Lens Arra y L T280: 0.7" p-Si TFT active-matrix with Micro Lens Arra y Resolution 1024 ⳯ 768 pix els* up to UXGA with Adva[...]

111 8. Appendix Mechanical Installation Orientation: Desktop/F ront, Desktop/Rear , Ceiling/F ront, Ceiling/Rear Dimensions 11.6" (W) ⳯ 4.7" (H) ⳯ 11.3" (D) 294 mm (W) ⳯ 120 mm (H) ⳯ 288 mm (D) (not including protrusions) W eight 7.7 lbs / 3.5 kg Environmental Consider ations Operational T emperatures : 41 ° to 104 ° F / 5 [...]

112 PC CARD COMPONENT IN USB LAN AUDIO IN COMPUTER 3 IN COMPUTER 1 IN COMPUTER 2 IN PC CONTROL MONITOR OUT AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO IN Cb/Pb L/MONO R Y Cr/Pr PC CARD LAMP STATUS POWER ON/STAND BY SOURCE AUTO ADJUST 3D REFORM SELECT AC IN 294 (11.57") 71.5 (2.82") 120 (4.72") 64.5 (2.54") 288 (11.34") 127.2 (5.0&q[...]

113 L T280 8. Appendix PC CARD COMPONENT IN USB LAN AUDIO IN COMPUTER 1 IN COMPUTER 2 IN PC CONTROL MONITOR OUT AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO Cb/Pb L/MONO R Y Cr/Pr AC IN PC CARD LAMP STATUS POWER ON/STAND BY SOURCE AUTO ADJUST 3D REFORM SELECT 294 (11.57") 71.5 (2.82") 120 (4.72") 64.5 (2.54") 288 (11.34") 127.2 (5.0[...]

114 Mini D-Sub 15 Pin Connector  Pin Assignments of D-Sub COMPUTER 1/2 Input Connector Signal Le vel Video signal : 0.7Vp-p (Analog) Sync signal : TTL le vel * COMPUTER 1 IN connector only 51 42 3 10 11 12 13 14 15 6 97 8 8. Appendix Pin No. RGB Signal (Analog) YCbCr Signal 1R e d C r 2 Green or Sync on Green Y 3 Blue Cb 4 Ground 5 Ground 6 Red [...]

115 8. Appendix  Compatible Input Signal List Signal Resolution F requency H. Refresh Rate ( Dots ) ( kHz ) ( Hz ) #: Signals in above flagged with # are compressed with Adv anced AccuBlend. D: Images abov e flagged with "D" are suppor ted by digital signal. NOTE: Some composite sync signals may not be displayed correctly . Signals oth[...]

116 8. Appendix Cable Connection Communication Protocol Baud rate ........................................ 38400 bps Data length ..................................... 8 bits Parity .............................................. No parity Stop bit .......................................... One bit X on/off .......................................... [...]

117 8. Appendix  Using Softwar e Keyboard 1 to 0 and Characters .............................. Use to type in password or keyword. MODE .................... Selects one of three modes for alphabet and special characters. SP ......................... Inserts a space BS ......................... Deletes one character backward 왗 .................[...]

118 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”[...]

119 In the space below please describe your problem in detail. Information on application and environment where your projector is used Pr ojector Model number: Serial No.: Date of pur chase: Lamp operating time (hours): Lamp Mode: 䡺 Normal 䡺 Eco Information on input signal: Horizontal synch frequency [ ] kHz Ve rtical synch frequency [ ] Hz Syn[...]

120 8. Appendix 쐎 T ravelCare Guide T ravelCare - a service for international travelers This product is eligible f or "T rav elCare", NEC's unique international war- r anty . Please note that T ravelCare cov erage diff ers in par t from co verage un- der the warr anty included with the product. Services offer ed with T ravelCare Th[...]

121 8. Appendix Lenso Communication Co ., Ltd. Address: 292 Lenso House 4, 1st Floor , Srinakarin Road, Huamark, Bangkapi, Bangkok 10240, Thailand T elephone: +66 2 375 2425 F ax Line: +66 2 375 2434 Email Address: pattara@lenso.com WEB Address: http://www .lenso.com (Regions Cov ered) Thailand ABBA Electronics L.L.C. Address: T ariq Bin Ziyad Road[...]

122 8. Appendix TO : NEC or NEC's Authorized Service Station: FM: (Company & Name with signature) Dear Sir (s), I would lik e to apply your T ravelCare Service Program based on attached registr ation and qualification sheet and agree with your f ollowing conditions, and also the Service fee will be charged to m y credit card account, if I [...]

123 8. Appendix 5. Loan Ser vice 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 f or 12 calendar days. If Customer does not return the unit within the 12 calendar days, Cus- tomer will be charged the next highest cost up[...]