NEC Lt380 Portable Projector Users Manual

							Portable Projector
LT380/LT280
User’s Manual 
						

							© NEC Viewtechnology, Ltd. 2005
First edition October 2005
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result from using the Projector. 
						

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Important Information
Safety Cautions
Precautions
Please read this manual carefully before using your NEC LT380/LT280 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.
THERE ARE HIGH-VOLTAGE COMPONENTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may be sufficient to cause electrical
shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any part inside of the unit.
This symbol alerts the user that important information concerning the operation and maintenance of this
unit has been provided.
The information should be read carefully to avoid problems.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
DO NOT USE THIS UNIT’S PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD OR IN AN OUTLET UNLESS ALL THE PRONGS
CAN BE FULLY INSERTED.
DOC Compliance Notice (for Canada only)
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Acoustic Noise Information Ordinance-3. GSGV (for Germany only):
The sound pressure level is less than 70 dB (A) according to ISO 3744 or ISO 7779.
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.
 







 
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result
in hazardous radiation exposure.
CAUTION
Do not look into the laser pointer while it is on and do not point the laser beam at a person. Serious injury
could result.
CAUTION
Avoid displaying stationary images for a prolonged period of time.
Doing so can result in these images being temporarily sustained on the surface of the LCD panel.
If this should happen, continue to use your projector. The static background from previous images will
disappear.
This label is on the side of the remote control.This mark is on the top of the remote control. 
						

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Important Information
EU-wide legislation as implemented in each Member State requires that used electrical and electronic
products carrying the mark (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
follow the guidance of your local authority and/or ask the shop where you purchased the product.
After collecting the used products, they are reused and recycled in a proper way. This effort will help us
reduce the wastes as well as the negative impact such as mercury contained in a lamp to the human
health and the environment at the minimum level.
The mark on the electrical and electronic products only applies to the current European Union Member
States.
Disposing of your used product 
						

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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 reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radi-
ate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.
For UK only: In UK, a BS approved power cable with moulded plug has a Black (five Amps) fuse installed for use with
this equipment. If a power cable is not supplied with this equipment please contact your supplier.
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
• Do not place the projector in the following conditions:
-on an unstable cart, stand, or table.
-near water, baths or damp rooms.
-in direct sunlight, near heaters or heat radiating appliances.
-in a dusty, smoky or steamy environment.
-on a sheet of paper or cloth, rugs or carpets.
• If you wish to have the projector installed on the ceiling:
-Do not attempt to install the projector yourself.
-The projector must be installed by qualified technicians in order to ensure proper operation and reduce the
risk of bodily injury.
-In addition, the ceiling must be strong enough to support the projector and the installation must be in accor-
dance with any local building codes.
-Please consult your dealer for more information.
10˚
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. 
						

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Important Information
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 wall.
•Do not try to touch the ventilation outlet on the left front (when seen from the front) as it can become heated while
the projector is turned on.
•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 your project. If something should fall into your projector, disconnect it immediately and have the object removed
by a qualified service personnel.
•Do not place any objects on top of the projector.
•Do not touch the power plug during a thunderstorm. Doing so can cause electrical shock or fire.
•The projector is designed to operate on a power supply of 100-240V AC 50/60 Hz. Ensure that your power supply
fits this requirement before attempting to use your projector.
•Do not look into the lens while the projector is on. Serious damage to your eyes could result.
•Keep any items such as magnifying glass out of the light path of the projector. The light being projected from the lens
is extensive, therefore any kind of abnormal objects that can redirect light coming out of the lens, can cause unpre-
dictable outcome such as fire or injury to the eyes.
•Do not cover the lens with the black lens cap or equivalent while the projector is on. Doing so can lead to melting of
the cap and possibly burning your hands due to the heat emitted from the light output.
•Do not place any objects, which are easily affected by heat, in front of the projector lens or a projector exhaust vent.
Doing so could lead to the object melting or getting your hands burned from the heat that is emitted from the light
output and exhaust.
•Handle the power cable carefully. A damaged or frayed power cable can cause electric shock or fire.
-Do not use any power cables than the supplied one.
-Do not bend or tug the power cable excessively.
-Do not place the power cable under the projector, or any heavy object.
-Do not cover the power cable with other soft materials such as rugs.
-Do not heat the power cable
-Do not handle the power plug with wet hands.
•Turn off the projector, unplug the power cable and have the object removed by a qualified NEC service personnel
under the following conditions:
-When the power cable or plug is damaged or frayed.
-If liquid has been spilled into the projector, or if it has been exposed to rain or water.
-If the projector does not operate normally when you follow the instructions described in this users manual.
-If the projector has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
-If the projector exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.
-If the projector is not to be used for an extended period of time.
•Disconnect the power cable and any other cables before carrying the projector
•Turn off the projector and unplug the power cable before cleaning the cabinet or replacing the lamp.
•When using a LAN cable:
For safety, do not connect to the connector for peripheral device wiring that might have excessive voltage.
CAUTION
•Do no use the tilt-foot for purposes other than originally intended. Misuses such as using the tilt foot to carry or
hang (from the wall or ceiling) the projector 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.
•Select [High] in Fan mode if you continue to use the projector for consecutive days. (From the menu, select
[Setup - Options] → [Fan Mode] → [High].)
•Do not unplug the power cable from the wall outlet under any one of the following circumstances.
Doing so can cause damage to the projector:
 - While the projectors lamp lights.
-While the cooling fans are running. The cooling fans continue to work for 30 seconds after the projector is
turned off.
-While the PC CARD Access Indicator lights. Doing so can damage your PC memory card. 
						

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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, take apart, or throw batteries into fire.
•If you will not be using the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries.
•Ensure that you have the batteries polarity (+/–) aligned correctly.
•Do not use new and old batteries together, or use different types of batteries together.
•Dispose of used batteries according to your local regulations.
Lamp Replacement
•To replace the lamp, follow all instructions provided on page 104.
•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 dealer for lamp replacement.
A Lamp Characteristic
The projector has a high-pressure mercury lamp as a light source.
A lamp has a characteristic that its brightness gradually decreases with age. Also repeatedly turning the lamp on
and off will increase the possibility of its lower brightness.
CAUTION:
When removing the lamp from a ceiling-mounted projector, make sure that no one is under the projector. Glass
fragments could fall if the lamp has been burned out.
Important Information 
						

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Table of Contents
Important Information.......................................................................................... i
1. Introduction......................................................................................................... 1

 Whats in the Box? ........................................................................................................ 1
 Introduction to the Projector ......................................................................................... 2
Congratulations on Your Purchase of the Projector ................................................ 2
Features you’ll enjoy ............................................................................................... 2
About this users manual ......................................................................................... 3
 Part Names of the Projector ......................................................................................... 4
Front/Top................................................................................................................. 4
Carrying the Projector ............................................................................................. 4
Rear ........................................................................................................................ 5
Bottom ..................................................................................................................... 5
Top Features ........................................................................................................... 6
Terminal Panel Features ......................................................................................... 7
 Part Names of the Remote Control .............................................................................. 8
Battery Installation .................................................................................................. 9
Operating Range for Wireless Remote Control ...................................................... 9
Remote Control Precautions ................................................................................... 9
2. Installation and Connections.................................................................. 10

 Setting Up the Screen and the Projector .................................................................... 10
Selecting a Location .............................................................................................. 10
Throw Distance and Screen Size .......................................................................... 11
 Making Connections ................................................................................................... 13
Connecting Your PC or Macintosh Computer ....................................................... 13
To connect SCART output (RGB) ......................................................................... 15
Connecting an External Monitor ............................................................................ 16
Connecting Your DVD Player with Component Output ......................................... 17
Connecting Your VCR or Laser Disc Player .......................................................... 18
Connecting to a Network ....................................................................................... 19
Inserting and Removing a PC Card ...................................................................... 21
PC Card Type ....................................................................................................... 22
Connecting the Supplied Power Cable ................................................................. 23
3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)............................................. 24

 Turning on the Projector ............................................................................................. 24
Note on Startup screen (Menu Language Select screen) ..................................... 25
 Selecting a Source ..................................................................................................... 26
Selecting the computer or video source ................................................................ 26
 Adjusting the Picture Size and Position ...................................................................... 27
Adjust the Tilt Foot ................................................................................................ 27
Zoom ..................................................................................................................... 28
Focus .................................................................................................................... 28 
						

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 Correcting Keystone Distortion ................................................................................... 29
Auto Keystone Correction ..................................................................................... 29
Manual Keystone Correction ................................................................................. 29
 Optimizing an RGB Image Automatically .................................................................... 31
Adjusting the Image Using Auto Adjust ................................................................. 31
 Adjusting Volume Up & Down ..................................................................................... 31
 Using the Laser Pointer .............................................................................................. 32
Setting the function switch .................................................................................... 32
 Turning off the Projector ............................................................................................. 33
	 After Use .....................................................................................................................33
4. Convenient Features.................................................................................... 34

 Turning Off the Image and Sound .............................................................................. 34
 Freezing a Picture ...................................................................................................... 34
 Enlarging and Moving a Picture .................................................................................. 34
 Changing Lamp Mode ................................................................................................ 34
 Getting Integrated Help .............................................................................................. 35
 Using a USB Mouse ................................................................................................... 35
 Using Remote Mouse Receiver .................................................................................. 36
 Correcting Horizontal and Vertical Keystone Distortion (Cornerstone) ....................... 38
	 Making Freehand Drawings on a Projected Image (ChalkBoard) .............................. 41

 Preventing Unauthorized Use of the Projector ........................................................... 42
 Using a USB Memory Device ..................................................................................... 47
 Operation Using an HTTP Browser ............................................................................ 48

 Using the Projector to Operate a Computer Connected on a Network
(Desktop Control Utility 1.0) .................................................................................. 51
5. Using the Viewer............................................................................................ 56

 Making the Most out of the Viewer Function .............................................................. 56
 Operating the Viewer Function from the Projector (playback) .................................... 57
Projecting slides (Viewer) ..................................................................................... 57
Viewer Window Elements ..................................................................................... 58
Setting Option for Viewer ...................................................................................... 59
Exiting Viewer ....................................................................................................... 60
Viewing Digital Images .......................................................................................... 60
 Changing Background Logo ....................................................................................... 61
6. Using On-Screen Menu............................................................................... 62

 Using the Menus ......................................................................................................... 62
 Menu tree ................................................................................................................... 63
 Menu Elements ........................................................................................................... 65
 Menu Descriptions & Functions [Source] ................................................................... 66
Computer 1 and 2 ................................................................................................. 66
Computer 3 (LT380 only) ...................................................................................... 66
Component ........................................................................................................... 66 
						

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Video ..................................................................................................................... 66
S-Video................................................................................................................. 66
Viewer ................................................................................................................... 66
LAN ....................................................................................................................... 66
[Entry List] ............................................................................................................. 67
 Menu Descriptions & Functions [Adjust] ..................................................................... 69
[Picture] ................................................................................................................. 69
[Image Options] ..................................................................................................... 72
[Video]................................................................................................................... 75
[Sound] .................................................................................................................. 76
 Menu Descriptions & Functions [Setup] ..................................................................... 77
[Basic] ................................................................................................................... 77
[Menu] ................................................................................................................... 79
[Security] ............................................................................................................... 79
[Installation] ........................................................................................................... 84
[Options] ................................................................................................................ 94
[Tools] .................................................................................................................... 96
 Menu Descriptions & Functions [Information] ............................................................. 97
[Usage Time] ......................................................................................................... 97
[Source Page1] ..................................................................................................... 98
[Source Page2] ..................................................................................................... 98
[LAN Built-in] ......................................................................................................... 99
[LAN PC Card] ...................................................................................................... 99
[LAN Wireless] .................................................................................................... 100
[Version].............................................................................................................. 100
 Menu Descriptions & Functions [Reset] ................................................................... 101
Returning to Factory Default ............................................................................... 101
7. Maintenance................................................................................................... 102

 Cleaning or Replacing the Filter ............................................................................... 102
 Cleaning the Cabinet and the Lens .......................................................................... 103
 Replacing the Lamp .................................................................................................. 104
8. Appendix............................................................................................................ 107

 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................ 107
 Specifications ........................................................................................................... 110
 Cabinet Dimensions ................................................................................................. 112
 Pin Assignments of D-Sub COMPUTER 1/2 Input Connector .................................. 114
 Compatible Input Signal List ..................................................................................... 115
 PC Control Codes and Cable Connection ................................................................ 116
 Using Software Keyboard ......................................................................................... 117
 Troubleshooting Check List ...................................................................................... 118
	 TravelCare Guide ..................................................................................................... 120
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