NEC VT650 manual

LCD Projector User ’ s Manual[...]

LIMITED W ARRANTY Except as specified below , the warranty that may be provided by the dealer covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product. The following are not covered by the warranty: 1. Any product on which the serial number has been defaced, mod- ified or removed. 2. Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from; a. Acci[...]

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NEC SOLUTIONS’ PROJECTOR PRODUCTS NEC Solutions (America), Inc. (hereafter NEC Solutions) warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms. HOW LONG IS THE W ARRANTY NEC Solutions’ VT650 pro jectors are covered by a two (2) year limited parts and labor warranty from the date of the first cust o[...]

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions. (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. U.S. Responsible Party: Address: Tel. No.: NEC Techn[...]

E–1 VT650 LCD Projector User ’ s Manual English[...]

E – 2 IMPOR T ANT INFORMA TION Precautions Please read this manual carefully before using your NEC VT650 Projector and keep the manual handy for future reference. Y our serial number is located under the name plate label on the right side of your VT650. Record it here: CAUTION T o turn off main power , be sure to remove the plug from power outlet[...]

E – 3 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. 3. D[...]

E – 4 Lamp Replacement • T o replace the lamp, follow all instructions provided on page E-38. • Be sure to replace the lamp when the message "The lamp has reached the end of its usable life. Please re- place 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 s[...]

E – 5 T ABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION Introduction to the VT650 Projector ....................... E-6 Getting Started ....................................................... E-6 What ’ s in the Box ................................................... E-7 Getting to Know Y our VT650 Projector .................. E-8 Front / Side Features ......[...]

E – 6 1. INTRODUCTION Introduction to the VT650 Projector This section introduces you to your new VT650 Projector and describes the features and controls. Congratulations on Y our Purchase of The VT650 Pr ojector The VT650 is one of the very best projectors available today . The VT650 enables you to project precise images up to 300 inches across [...]

E – 7 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 VT650 Projector . M E N U E N T E R C A N C E L S E L E C T P O W E R S T A T U S O N / O F F S O U R C E A U T O A D J U S T RGB INPUT OUTPU[...]

E – 8 M E N U E N T E R C A N C E L SELECT POWER STATUS ON / STAND BY SOURCE AUTO ADJUST RGB INPUT OUTPUT AUD IN OUT PC-CONTROL S-VIDEO VID Getting to Know Y our VT650 Projector Front/ Side Features Controls Focus Ring Adjustable Tilt Foot Button AC Input Connect the supplied power cable’ s three-pin plug here. Air -Filter (inlet) Remote Sensor[...]

E – 9 M E N U E N T E R C A N C E L SELECT POWER STATUS ON / STAND BY SOURCE AUTO ADJUST Remote Sensor Rear/ Side Features Remote Sensor Rear Foot Built-in Monaural Speaker (1W) Rear Foot Lamp Cover Lamp Cover Screw Attaching the lens cap to the bottom with the supplied string and rivet 1. Thread the string through the hole on the lens cap and th[...]

E – 10 T op Features 1. Power Button (ON / ST AND BY) Use this button to turn the power on and off when the power is supplied and the projector is in standby mode. NOTE: T o turn off the projector , press and hold this button for minimum of two seconds. 2. Status Indicator When this is lit red continually , it ’ s warning you that the projectio[...]

E – 11 RGB INPUT OUTPUT AUDIO IN IN OUT OUT PC-CONTROL S-VIDEO VIDEO T erminal Panel Features 1 1. RGB Input Connector(Mini D-Sub 15 pin) Connect your PC or other RGB equipment. Use the supplied signal cable to connect to a PC. 2. RGB Monitor Output Connector (Mini D-Sub 15 pin) Y ou can use this connector to loop your computer image to an extern[...]

E – 12 Remote Control OFF ON VIDEO S-VIDEO RGB POWER PJ MAGNIFY SELECT E M N U T E R N E N C E A C L 1 3 4 5 7 8 11 16 6 9 10 19 12 13 2 18 17 20 AUTO ADJ. FREEZE PIC-MUTE PICTURE 15 14 VOLUME HELP ASPECT Remote Control Features NOTE: If you ar e using a Macintosh computer , you can click either the right-click or left-click button to activate th[...]

E – 13 Operating Range Remote Control Battery Installation 1. Push to open the battery cover . 2. Remove both old batteries and install new ones (AA). Ensure that you have the batteries ’ polarity (+/ – ) aligned correctly . 3. Put the battery cover back on. Do not mix different types of batteries or new and old batteries. Remote Control Prec[...]

E – 14 Using Remote Mouse Receiver The remote mouse receiver enables you to operate your computer ’ s mouse functions from the remote control (Computer mode). It is a great convenience for clicking through your computer-generated presentations.T o return to the Projector mode, press the PJ button (lit red). Connecting the remote mouse receiver [...]

E – 15 Switching Operation Mode between Computer and Projector The SELECT , ENTER, and CANCEL buttons shown on the drawing work as a computer mouse in the Computer mode. In the Computer mode the PJ button is not lit. • When any one of the POWER ON, OFF , MENU, HELP , or MAGNIFY button is pressed, the PJ button lights red to indicate that you ar[...]

E – 16 This section describes how to set up your VT650 projector and how to connect video and audio sources. Setting up Y our Projector Y our VT650 Projector is simple to set up and use. But before you get started, you must first: 1. Determine the image size. 2. Set up a screen or select a non-glossy white wall onto which you can project your ima[...]

E – 17 Screen (inch) Distance Chart NOTE: Distances may vary +/ – 5%. Lens Offset 5.5mm B = V ertical distance between lens center and screen center C = Throw distance D = V ertical distance between lens center and bottom of screen for desktop α = Throw angle Screen Size (Diagonal) inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm - inch mm inch mm degr[...]

E – 18 W ARNING • 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 severely damaged. ?[...]

E – 19 Wiring Diagram NOTE: When using with a notebook PC, be sur e to connect be- tween the pr ojector and the notebook PC befor e turning on the power to the notebook PC. In most cases signal cannot be output fr om RGB output unless the notebook PC is turned on after con- necting with the pr ojector . NOTE: * If the scr een goes blank while usi[...]

E – 20 RGB INPUT OUTPUT AUDIO IN IN OUT OUT PC-CONTROL S-VIDEO VIDEO RGB INPUT AUDIO Connecting Y our PC IBM VGA or Compatibles (Notebook type) Signal cable (supplied) T o mini D-Sub 15-pin connector on the projector . It is recommended that you use a commercially available dis- tribution amplifier if connecting a signal cable longer than the sup[...]

E – 21 RGB INPUT OUTPUT AUDIO IN IN OUT OUT PC-CONTROL S-VIDEO VIDEO RGB INPUT AUDIO 1 O N D I P 2 3 4 5 6 T o connect to a Macintosh, simply: 1. T urn off the power to your projector and your Macintosh computer . 2. Use the supplied signal cable to connect your Macintosh computer to the projector . 3. T urn on the projector and the Macintosh com[...]

E – 22 Y ou can connect a separate, external monitor to your VT650 to simultaneously view on a monitor the image you're projecting. T o do so: 1. Turn of f the power to your projector , monitor and computer . 2. Use a 15-pin cable to connect your monitor to the RGB Monitor Output (Mini D-Sub 15 pin) connector on your projector . 3. Turn on t[...]

E – 23 RGB INPUT OUTPUT AUDIO IN IN OUT OUT PC-CONTROL S-VIDEO VIDEO RGB INPUT R L R L Y Cb Cr Y ou can connect your projector to a DVD player with component outputs or V ideo output. T o do so, simply: 1. Turn of f the power to your projector and DVD player . 2. If your DVD player has the component video (Y ,Cb,Cr) output, use a commercially ava[...]

E – 24 R L RGB INPUT OUTPUT AUDIO IN IN OUT OUT PC-CONTROL S-VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO R L Use common RCA cables (not provided) to connect your VCR, laser disc player or document camera to your projector . T o make these connections, simply: 1. Turn of f the power to the projector and VCR, laser disc player or document camera. 2. Connect on[...]

E – 25 3.OPERA TION This section describes how to select a computer or video source, how to adjust the picture, and how to customize the menu or projec- tor settings. General Controls Before you turn on your projector , ensure that the computer or video source is turned on and that your lens cap is removed. 1. T urn on the Projector Plug the supp[...]

E – 26 About 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 seven menu languages: English, German, French, Italian, Span- ish, Swedish and Japanese. T o select a menu language, follow these steps: 1. Use the or buttons t[...]

E – 27 Adjusting the Image Size and the Focus T o adjust the projector ’ s focus or to zoom in and out use the Focus ring or Zoom lever on the lens. MAGNIFY MAGNIFY While the picture is enlarged, you can move it using the “ Select ” , , , or button. R G B IN P U T O U T P U T A U D IN O U T P C -C O N T R O L S -V ID E O V ID Zoom lever Foc[...]

E – 28 Using the Menus 1. Press the “ Menu ” button on the remote control or the projec- tor cabinet to display the Menu. 2. Press the buttons on the remote control or the projector cabinet to highlight the menu for the item you want to adjust or set. 3. Press the button or the “ Enter ” button on the remote con- trol or the projector cab[...]

E – 29 Basic/ Advanced Menu Sub Menu Menu T ree NOTE: Some menu items ar e not available depending on the input Sour ce. Advanced Menu Source Select Picture Volume Image Options Color Management Projector Options Information (T outes) Basic Menu Source Select Picture Volume Image Options Projector Options Information Normal/Eco Aspect Ratio Norma[...]

E – 30 Setup Page1 Page2 Page3 Page4 Orientation Desktop Front To p Cinema Position Logo Background Menu Elements T itle bar Ta b Highlight Menu windows or dialog boxes typically have the following elements: Title bar: Indicates the menu title. Highlight: Indicates the selected menu or item. Solid triangle: Indicates further choices are available[...]

E – 31 Menu Descriptions & Functions RGB Video S-Video Volume 0 Source Select Picture Brightness Contrast Color Hue Sharpness 0 0 0 0 0 Enables you to select a video source such as a VCR, DVD player , laser disc player , computer or document camera depending on what is connected to your inputs. Press the “ Select ” button on the projector[...]

E – 32 Lamp Mode Lamp Mode Normal Eco This feature enables you to select two brightness modes of the lamp: Normal and Eco modes. The lamp life can be extended up to 3000 hours by using the Eco mode. Normal Mode: This is the default setting. This setting con- sumes maximum current from the AC in- put and results in the most light output. Eco Mode:[...]

E – 33 Position/Clock Horizontal Vertical Clock Phase 100 800 50 50 This allows you to manually adjust the image horizontally and vertically , and adjust Clock and Phase. <Horizontal/V ertical Position> Adjusts the image location horizontally and vertically using the and buttons. This adjustment is made automatically when the Auto Ad- just [...]

E – 34 Projector Options Allows you to set preferences for the on-screen menu. <Menu Mode> This feature allows you to select two menu modes: one has basic functionality and the other more advanced functional- ity . Basic Mode: This is the normal mode. Advanced Mode: This mode is used for advanced users. <Language> Y ou can choose one [...]

E – 35 Setup Page1 Page2 Page3 Page4 RGB Video S-Video Auto Auto Auto Signal Select <No Input Display> When this feature is turned on, the “ No Input ” message will appear if there is no signal present. <V olume Bar> This option turns on or off the volume bar when you adjust the sound volume using VOL+/-(up and down) button. On: Y[...]

E – 36 [Page 4] (Advanced mode) Setup Page1 Page2 Page3 Page4 Default Source Select Communication Speed Select 19200bps Control Panel Key Lock Clear Lamp Hour Meter Clear Filter Usage Default Source RGB Unlock [Page 3] (Advanced mode) Setup Page1 Page2 Page3 Page4 Auto Adjust Auto Start Power Management Keystone Save On Off On Off On Off Power Of[...]

E – 37 NOTE: The pr ogr ess indicator shows the per centage of r emain- ing bulb life.The value informs you of the amount of lamp and pr ojector usage r espectively . T o lock the cabinet buttons: 1) Use the Select or button to select “ Control Panel Key Lock ” and press the ENTER button. The submenu will be displayed. 2) Use the Select or bu[...]

E – 38 M E N U E N T E R C A N C E L SELECT POWER STATUS ON / OFF SOURCE AUTO ADJUST 1 5. After you install a new lamp, select [Advanced Menu] → [Projector Options] → [Setup] → [Page 4] → [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 pr ojector [...]

E – 39 Cleaning or Replacing the Filters The air-filter sponge keeps the inside of the VT650 Projector free from dust or dirt and should be cleaned after every 100 hours of operation (more often in dusty conditions). If the filter is dirty or clogged, your projector may overheat. CAUTION • T urn off the power and unplug the projector before rep[...]

E – 40 5. TROUBLESHOOTING This section helps you resolve problems you may encounter while setting up or using the projector . Standby Cooling down Lamp in Normal mode Lamp in Eco mode One minute after lamp is turned on Retrying to turn on lamp Lamp has reached its end of life (2000 hours or over: Normal mode) (3000 hours or over: Eco mode) Lamp l[...]

E – 41 6. SPECIFICA TIONS This section provides technical information about the VT650 Projector ’ s performance. Model Number VT650 Optical LCD Panel 0.9 ” p-Si TFT active-matrix with Micro Lens Array 1024  768 dots Lens Manual zoom, manual focus F1.7 – 2.0 f=33.5 – 40.2 mm Lamp 160W NSH lamp (130W in Eco mode) The lamp is warranted fo[...]

E – 42 Cabinet Dimensions Unit = mm (inch) VT650 RGB INPUT OUTPUT AUDIO IN IN OUT OUT PC-CONTROL S-VIDEO VIDEO M E N U E N T E R C A N C E L SELECT POWER STATUS ON / STAND BY SOURCE AUTO ADJUST 48.9 (1.93") 14 (0.55") 102.5 (4.03") 283.6 (11.17") 12.88 (0.51") 243.1 (9.57") 33.25 (1.31") Lens center Lens center[...]

E – 43 51 42 3 10 11 12 13 14 15 6 97 8 D-Sub Pin Assignments Mini D-Sub 15 Pin Connector Pin No. RGB Signal (Analog) YCbCr Signal 1 Red Cr 2 Green or Sync on Green Y 3 Blue Cb 4 Ground 5 Ground 6 Red Ground Cr Ground 7 Green Ground Y Ground 8 Blue Ground Cb Ground 9 No Connection 10 Sync Signal Ground 11 12 Bi-directional DA T A (SDA) 13 Horizon[...]

E – 44 Compatible Input Signal List Signal Resolution Frequency H. Refresh Rate Dot Clock ( Dots ) ( kHz ) ( Hz ) ( MHz ) NTSC – 15.734 60 - PA L – 15.625 50 - SECAM 768  576 15.625 50 - VESA 640  480 31.47 59.94 25.175 IBM 640  480 31.47 60 25.175 MAC 640  480 31.47 60 25.175 MAC 640  480 34.97 66.67 31.334 MAC 640  480 35 [...]

E – 45 Cable Connection Communication Protocol Baud rate: 19200 bps Data length: 8 bits Parity: No parity Stop bit: One bit X on/off: None Communications Full duplex procedur e: 1 2 54 3 6 7 8 T o RxD of PC PC Control Connector (DIN-8P) T o TxD of PC  T o GND of PC NOTE: Pins 2, 3, 5, 6 and 8 ar e used inside the pr ojector . PC Control Codes [...]

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