NEC VT440/VT540 manual

MultiSync VT440/VT540 LCD Pr ojector User’ s Man ual English[...]

E–2 IMPOR T ANT INFORMA TION Precautions Please read this manual carefully before using your NEC MultiSync VT440/VT540 Projector and k eep the manual handy f or future ref erence. Y our serial number is located under the name plate label on the right side of your MultiSync VT440/VT540. Record it here: CA UTION T o tur n off main pow er , be sure [...]

E – 3 Important Safeguards These saf ety instructions are to ensure the long life of your projector and to pre vent fire and shoc k. 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[...]

E – 4 Lamp Replacement • T o replace the lamp , f ollow all instructions provided on page E-33. • Be sure to replace the lamp when the message "The lamp has reached the end of its usable lif e. Please replace the lamp ."appears. If you contin ue to use the lamp after the lamp has reached the end of its usable lif e, the lamp bulb ma[...]

E – 5 T ABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTR ODUCTION Introduction to the MultiSync VT440/VT540 Projector ................. E-6 Getting Star ted ............................................................ E-6 What ’ s in the Box ......................................................... E-7 Getting to Know Y our MultiSync VT440/VT540 Projector ............[...]

E – 6 1. INTRODUCTION Introduction to the MultiSync VT440/VT540 Projector This section introduces you to your new MultiSync VT440 (SVGA)/ VT540 (XGA) Projector and describes the features and controls. Congratulations on Y our Purchase of The MultiSync VT440/ VT540 Projector The MultiSync VT440/VT540 is one of the very best projectors av ail- able[...]

E – 7 What's in the Box? Make sure your box contains e verything listed. If an y pieces are missing, contact your dealer. Please sav e the original box and packing materials if you ev er need to ship your MultiSync VT440/VT540 Projector . M E N U E N T E R C A N C E L SELECT POWER STATUS ON / OFF SOURCE AUTO ADJUST R G B IN P U T O U T P U T[...]

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 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 Getting to Know Y our MultiSync VT440/VT540 Projector Front/ Side Features Controls Focus Ring Adjustable Tilt Foot Button AC Input Connect the supplied power cable’ s three-pin [...]

E – 9 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 TU S O N / S T A N D B Y S O U R C E A U T O A D JU S T Remote Sensor Rear/ Side Features Remote Sensor Rear Foot Built-in Monaural Speaker (1W) Rear Foot Lamp Cover Lamp Cover Screw Card Remote Slot SELECT Vol. Vol. POINTER POWER HELP RD-366E PIC . MUTE MAGNIFY SOURCE AUTO ADJ. M E [...]

E – 10 T op Features 1 Source Button Use this button to select a video source such as a PC, VCR or D VD player . 2 Auto Adjust Button Use this button to adjust Position-H/V and Pixel Clock/Phase for an optimal picture. Some signals may not be displayed correctly or take time to switch between sources. 3 Menu Button Displays the menu. 4 Select ( ?[...]

E – 11 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 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 sig- nal cable to connect to a PC. 2. RGB Monitor Output Connector (Mi[...]

E – 12 Remote Control Features 1 Source Button Press to select a video source. 2 Auto Adjust Button Use this button to adjust Position-H/V and Pix el Clock/Phase for an optimal picture. Some signals may not be displayed correctly , or in some cases it may take some time for a source to switch be- tween sources. 3 Menu Button Displays the menu. 4 [...]

E – 13 Operating Range 7m 30 ˚ 30 ˚ 7m 7m 22 f eet 22 feet[...]

E – 14 2. INST ALLA TION This section describes how to set up your MultiSync VT440/VT540 projector and how to connect video and audio sources. Setting up Y our Projector Y our MultiSync VT440/VT540 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-glo[...]

E – 15 H Screen (inch) Distance Chart α degree 9.01 8.93 8.85 8.82 8.81 8.79 8.78 8.77 8.75 8.74 8.74 8.73 8.72 8.72 β (=sin α ) 0.16 0.16 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 γ (=cos α ) 0.99 0.99 0.99 0.99 0.99 0.99 0.99 0.99 0.99 0.99 0.99 0.99 0.99 0.99 Screen Size H-Width inch 24 32 48 56 64 72 80 96 120 144 160 1[...]

E – 16 RGB INPUT OUTPUT AUDIO IN IN OUT OUT PC-CONTROL S-VIDEO VIDEO W ARNING • Installing your projector on the ceiling must be done by a quali- fied technician. Contact your NEC dealer for more informa- tion. * Do not attempt to install the projector yourself. • Only use your projector on a solid, le vel surface. If the projec- tor falls to[...]

E – 17 PC CONTROL S-VIDEO VIDEO IN OUT OUT IN RGB OUTPUT AUDIO RGB INPUT Wiring Diagram Optional Component V cable T o video, S-video, and audio inputs on the projector . Pin adapter for Macintosh (supplied) Signal cable (supplied) T o mini D-Sub 15-pin connector on the projector . It is recommended that you use a commercially available distribut[...]

E – 18 RGB INPUT OUTPUT AUDIO IN IN OUT OUT PC-CONTROL S-VIDEO VIDEO RGB INPUT AUDIO Connecting Y our PC IBM V GA or Compatibles (Notebook type) Signal cable (supplied) T o mini D-Sub 15-pin connector on the projector . It is recom- mended that y ou use a commercially av ailable distribution ampli- fier if connecting a signal cable longer than th[...]

E – 19 RGB INPUT OUTPUT AUDIO IN IN OUT OUT PC-CONTROL S-VIDEO VIDEO RGB INPUT AUDIO 1 O N D I P 2 34 56 T o connect to a Macintosh, simply: 1. T urn off the po wer to your projector and your Macintosh com- puter . 2. Use the supplied signal cable to connect your Macintosh com- puter to the projector . 3. T urn on the projector and the Macintosh [...]

E – 20 When using a Macintosh computer with the projector , set the DIP switches of the supplied pin adapter according to your resolution. After setting, restart your Macintosh computer . See the following pages for setting of the DIP switches. • When using with a Macintosh, SVGA(800  600 :VT440)/ XGA(1024  768 : VT540) is recommended if [...]

E – 21 R G B IN P U T O U T P U T A U D IO IN IN O U T O U T P C -C O N T R O L S -V ID E O V ID E O RGB OUTPUT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT Y ou can connect a separate, external monitor to your VT440/VT540 to simultaneously vie w on a monitor the image you're projecting. T o do so: 1. T urn off the po wer to your projector , monitor and computer . 2.[...]

E – 22 R G B IN P U T O U T P U T A U D IO IN IN O U T O U T P C -C O N T R O L S -V ID E O V ID E O RGB INPUT Y Cb Cr R L R L Y ou can connect your projector to a DVD player with component outputs or V ideo output. T o do so, simply: 1. T urn of f the po wer to your projector and D VD player . 2. If your D VD player has the component video (Y ,C[...]

E – 23 R L R G B IN P UT O UTP UT A U DIO IN IN O U T O U T P C -C O NT RO L S-VID EO 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. T urn off the po wer to the projector and VCR, laser disc player or document c[...]

E – 24 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 projector 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 ur n on the Projector Plug the suppl[...]

E – 25 Using the Menus NO TE: An interlaced motion video image may be blurr ed while the menu is displayed. 1. Press the “ Menu ” b utton on the remote control or the projector cabinet to display the Main Menu. 2. Press the ▲▼ b uttons on the remote control or the projector cabi- net to highlight the menu for the item you want to adjust o[...]

E – 26 Basic/ Adv anced Menu Sub Menu Items MENU T ree NO TE: Adjustable sour ces R=RGB V=V ideo/S-V ideo C=Component H=HDTV All=All sour ces High-Bright/ Eco Normal/ Natural1/ Natural2 Aspect Ratio Noise Reduction Color Matrix White Balance Auto Adjust P osition/ Clock Resolution Normal/ Zoom/ Wide Zoom/ Cinema Off/ Low/ Medium/ High HDTV/ SDTV/[...]

E – 27 Menu Elements Title bar Ta b Highlight Solid triangle Menu windo ws or dialog boxes typically ha ve the follo wing elements: Title bar: Indicates the menu title. Highlight: Indicates the selected menu or item. Solid triangle: Indicates further choices are av ailable. A highlighted triangle indicates the item is activ e. T ab: Indicates a g[...]

E – 28 Menu Descriptions & Functions Source Select 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 projec- tor cabinet or ▲▼ buttons on your remote control to highlight the menu for the ite[...]

E – 29 Lamp Mode This feature enables you to select two brightness mode of the lamp: High-Bright and Eco modes. The lamp life can be e xtended up to 3000 hours by using the Eco mode. High-Brigh Mode: This is the def ault setting. Eco Mode: Select this mode to increase the lamp life. NO TE: If you have selected the Eco mode, the lamp lights in Hig[...]

E – 30 Auto Adjust: When “ Auto Adjust ” is set to “ On ” , the projector automatically determines the best resolution for the current RGB input signal to project an image using NEC ’ s Advanced AccuBlend Intelli- gent Pixel Blending T echnology . The image can be automatically adjusted for geometry and sta- bility; “ Horizontal Posit[...]

E – 31 Menu Allo ws you to set preferences for the on-screen menu. Menu Mode: This feature allows you to select tw o menu modes: one has basic functionality and the other more adv anced functionality . Basic Mode ........... This is the normal mode. Advanced Mode ... This mode is used for adv anced users. In this mode you can change the following[...]

E – 32 [Page2] (Adv anced mode) P ower Of f Confirmation: This option determines whether a confirmation dialog for turn- ing off the projector will appear or not. Ke ystone Save: This option enables you to sav e your current keystone settings. Saving your change once af fects all sources. The changes are saved when you turn of f the projector . C[...]

E – 33 4. MAINTENANCE This section describes the simple maintenance procedures you should follow to replace the lamp, clean the f ilter, and replace the batteries in the remote control. Replacing the Lamp After your lamp has been operating for 2000 hours (up to 3000 hours in Eco mode) or longer , the “ Status ” light in the cabinet will go on[...]

E – 34 M E N U C A N C E L S E L E C T S O U R C E A U T O AD JU S T R G B I N P U T O U T P U T A U D I N O U T P C - C O N T R O L S - V I D E O V I D Cleaning or Replacing the Filters The air-f ilter sponge keeps the inside of the MultiSync VT440/VT540 Projector free from dust or dirt and should be cleaned after e very 100 hours of operation ([...]

E – 35 5. TROUBLESHOOTING This section helps you resolve problems you may encounter while setting up or using the projector . Standby Cooling down Lamp in High-Bright mode Lamp in Eco mode One minute after lamp is turned on Retrying to tur n on lamp 3 minutes after lamp is turned on in Eco mode Lamp has reached its end of life (2000 hours or ov e[...]

E – 36 6. SPECIFICA TIONS This section provides technical information about the MultiSync VT440/VT540 Projector ’ s performance. Model Number VT440 / VT440G / VT540 / VT540G Optical LCD P anel 0.9 ” p-Si TFT active-matrix, 800  600 dots (VT440) / 1024  768 dots (VT540) Lens Manual z oom, manual f ocus F2.0 – 2.3 f=35.8 – 43.0 mm Lam[...]

E – 37 Cabinet Dimensions 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") Unit = mm (inch) VT440 / VT540 Lens center Lens[...]

E – 38 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 Ground 12 Bi-directional DA T A (SD A) 13[...]

E – 39 Timing Chart Y NTSC 640  480 60 15.734 - YP A L 7 6 8  576 50 15.625 - Y SECAM 768  576 50 15.625 - Y VESA 640  480 59.94 31.47 25.175 Y IBM 640  480 60 31.47 25.175 YM A C 6 4 0  480 60 31.47 25.175 YM A C 6 4 0  480 66.67 34.97 31.334 YM A C 6 4 0  480 66.67 35 30.24 Y VESA 640  480 72.81 37.86 31.5 Y VESA 640 [...]

E – 40 Cable Connection Communication Pr otocol Baud rate: 38400 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  NO TE: Pins 2, 3, 5, 6 and 8 ar e used inside the projector . PC Contr[...]