NEC Projector HT510/HT410 User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Information ................................................................................................................................................................................................... E-43
Page 1/2/3 ................................................................................................................................................................................................ E-43
Reset ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ E-44
Returning to Factory Default [Factory Default]/Clearing Lamp Hour Meter [Clear Lamp Hour Meter] ...................................................... E-44
6. MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................ E-45Replacing the Lamp ......................................................................................................................................................................................... E-45
Cleaning the Cabinet and the Lens ................................................................................................................................................................... E-48
7. TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................................................... E-49Power Indicator ................................................................................................................................................................................................ E-49
Status Indicator ................................................................................................................................................................................................ E-49
Lamp Indicator ................................................................................................................................................................................................. E-49
Common Problems & Solutions ....................................................................................................................................................................... E-50
8. SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................... E-53
9. APPENDIX ................................................................................................................. E-55
Cabinet Dimensions ......................................................................................................................................................................................... E-55
Pin Assignments of COMPUTER IN (D-Sub RGB) Connector ........................................................................................................................... E-56
PC Control Codes and Cable Connection .......................................................................................................................................................... E-57
Compatible Input Signal List ............................................................................................................................................................................ E-58
Troubleshooting Check List .............................................................................................................................................................................. E-59
TravelCare Guide .............................................................................................................................................................................................. E-61 
						

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1. INTRODUCTION
1. INTRODUCTION
Introduction to the ProjectorThis section introduces you to your new NEC HT510/HT410 home entertainment Projector and describes its
features and controls.
Congratulations on Your Purchase of The HT510/HT410 Entertainment Projector
The HT510/HT410 is a sophisticated single chip DLP™ projector designed with the enhanced video require-
ments for the home entertainment user.  With the HT510/HT410 you will enjoy projecting images up to 200”
(measured diagonally) from your DVD player, VCR, satellite hookup, HDTV source, PC or Macintosh computer
(desktop or notebook) and images from your digital camera.  The HT510/HT410 can be setup on a coffee table,
tabletop, cart, bookshelf or permanently installed*
1.  With an extensive input panel, quick connect guide and full
function remote, you will be ready to immerse yourself in big screen enjoyment.
Features you’ll enjoy on the HT510/HT410 entertainment projector:
•16:9 native wide screen display
•Exceptionally quite – as low as 26dB fan noise in Eco-Mode
•High resolution images - HT510 is a 1024

576 display, HT410 is a 854
480 display
•HDTV (1080i, 720p) and SDTV (576p, 480p) compatibility
•Manual vertical lens shift assists in projector to screen picture alignment
•Adjustable tilt rear foot for enhanced projector placement and alignment to the screen
•Eco-Mode™ technology – increases lamp life by up to 50% and reduces noise level to 
						

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About this users manual
The fastest way to get started is to take your time and do everything right the first time. Take a few
minutes now to review the users manual. This may save you time later on. At the beginning of each
section of the manual youll find an overview. If the section doesnt apply, you can skip it.
•Digital Light Processing and DLP are trademarks of Texas Instruments.
•IBM is a trademark or registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
•Mac and PowerBook are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
•Other product and company names mentioned in this user’s manual may be the trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective holders.
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Part Names of the Projector
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* This security slot supports the MicroSaver® Security System. MicroSaver® is a registered trademark of
Kensington Microware Inc. The logo is trademarked and owned by Kensington Microware Inc. Remote Sensor (See page E-9)Controls (See page E-4)
Speaker
Ventilation (outlet)
Terminal Panel
(See page E-5)
AC Input
Connect the supplied power
cables two-pin plug here, and
plug the other end into an ac-
tive wall outlet. (See page E-20)
Main Power Switch
When you plug the supplied power cable into an active wall outlet
and turn on the Main Power, the POWER indicator turns orange and
the projector is in standby mode. (See page E-21) Ventilation (inlet)
Adjustable Tilt  Foot
(See page E-25)
Adjustable Tilt
Foot Lever
(See page E-25)
Lens Cap
Lens
Focus ring
(See page E-26)
Zoom lever
(See page E-25)
Lamp Cover
(See page E-46)
Lens Shift Dial
(down/up)
(See page E-15)
Lamp Cover Screw
(See page E-46)
Ventilation (inlet)
Built-in Security Slot (  ) *
Adjustable Rear Foot
(See page E-24) 
						

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Top Features
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1. ON/STAND BY button (  )
Use this button to turn the power on and off when the main power is supplied and the projector is in standby
mode.
To turn on the projector, press and hold this button for a minimum of two seconds. To turn off the projector,
press this button twice.
2. POWER indicator
When this indicator is green, the projector is on; when this indicator is orange, it is in standby mode. See the
power Indicator section on page E-49 for more details.
3. STATUS indicator
If this light blinks red rapidly, it indicates that an error has occurred, the lamp cover is not attached properly or
the projector has overheated. If this light remains orange, it indicates that you have pressed a cabinet key
while the Cabinet Button is locked. See the Status Indicator section on page E-49 for more details.
4. LAMP indicator
If this light blinks red rapidly, it’s warning you that the lamp has reached the end of its usable life. After this light
appears, replace the lamp as soon as possible (See page E-45). See the Lamp Indicator section on page E-
49 for more details.
5. SOURCE button
This button will allow you to select a video source such as a PC, VCR or DVD player.
Press and quickly release this button to display the Source list. Each time this button is pressed, each source
name will be highlighted in sequence. Highlighting a source name for 2 seconds without pressing the ENTER
button will display the selected source.
6. AUTO ADJ. button
Use this button to adjust an RGB source for an optimal picture (See page E-27).
7. MENU button
Displays the menu.
8. SELECT 
 / volume +/- buttons

 : Use these buttons to select the menu of the item you wish to adjust.
 : Use these buttons to change the level of a selected menu item. When no menus appear, these buttons
work as a volume control.
9. ENTER button
Executes your menu selection and activates items selected from the menu.
10. EXIT button
Pressing this button will return to the previous menu.
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Terminal Panel Features
1. COMPUTER IN / Component Input Connector (Mini D-Sub 15 Pin)
Connect your computer or other analog RGB equipment such as IBM compatible or Macintosh computers.
Use the supplied RGB/VGA cable to connect to your computer. This also serves as a component input con-
nector that allows you to connect a component video output of component equipment such as a DVD player
(optional adapter ADP-CV1 required).
2. AUDIO IN mini jack (Stereo Mini)
This is where you connect the audio output from your computer or DVD player when connected to the COM-
PUTER IN or COMPONENT IN.
3. COMPONENT IN (Y, Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr) connectors (RCA)
Connect component video outputs (Y/Cb/Cr, Y/Pb/Pr) here from external equipment such as a DVD player.
4. S-VIDEO IN connector (Mini DIN 4 Pin)
Here is where you connect the S-Video output from an external source like a VCR.
NOTE: S-Video provides more vivid color and higher resolution than the traditional composite video format.
5. VIDEO IN connector (RCA)
Connect a VCR, DVD player, laser disc player, or document camera here to project video.
6. AUDIO IN jacks L & R (RCA)
These are your left and right channel audio inputs for stereo sound from a Video or S-Video source.
7. PC CONTROL Port (Mini DIN 8 Pin)
Use this port to connect a PC or control system. This enables you to control the projector using serial commu-
nication protocol. If you are writing your own program, typical PC control codes are on page E-57.
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PC CONTROL
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Part Names of the Remote Control
1. Infrared Transmitter
Direct the remote control toward the remote sensor on the projector cabinet.
2. POWER ON Button
When the main power is on, you can use this button to turn your projector on.
NOTE: To turn on the projector, press and hold the POWER ON button for a minimum of two seconds.
3. POWER OFF Button
You can use this button to turn your projector off.
NOTE: To turn off the projector, press the POWER OFF button twice.
4. VIDEO  Button
Press this button to select a video source connected to the VIDEO input.
5. S-VIDEO Button
Press this button to select an S-Video source connected to the S-VIDEO input.
6. C-VIDEO Button (COMPONENT)
Press this button to select a video source from component equipment connected to the COMPONENT input.
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7. COMP. Button (COMPUTER)
Press this button to select a video source from computer or component equipment connected to your COM-
PUTER IN port.
8. AUTO Button (AUTO ADJ.)
Use this button to adjust an RGB source for an optimal picture. See page E-27.
9. SELECT 
 Button

 : Use these buttons to select the menu of the item you wish to adjust.
 : Use these buttons to change the level of a selected menu item.
10. MENU Button
Displays the menu for various settings and adjustments.
11. ENTER Button
Use this button to enter your menu selection. It works the same as the ENTER button on the cabinet. See
page E-4.
12. EXIT Button
It works the same as the EXIT button on the cabinet. See page E-4.
13. ASPECT Button
Press this button once to display the Aspect Ratio select menu. Continue pressing to change aspect ratios.
See page E-37.
14. N.R. Button (NOISE RED.)
This button will turn on the noise reduction feature to reduce video noise.
15. MUTE Button (PIC-MUTE)
This button turns off the image and sound for a short period of time. Press again to restore the image and
sound.
16. VOLUME (+) (–) Button
Press (+) to increase the volume and (–) to decrease it.
17. PICTURE Button
Press this button to display the Picture menu. Each time this button is pressed, the option will be changed.
See page E-35.
18. FREEZE Button
This button will freeze a picture. Press again to resume motion.
19. TIMER Button (OFF TIMER)
This button will display eight options to turn off power automatically: Off, 0:30, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00, 6:00 and
8:00. See page E-31.
20. KEYSTONE (+) (–) Button
Press this button to correct the keystone (trapezoidal) distortion, and make the image square. See page E-26.
21. HELP Button
Provides the information about the status of the projector.
22. LIGHT Button
Use this button to turn on or off the button’s backlight. If another button is not pressed within 10 seconds while
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Battery Installation
1Press firmly and slide the battery cover off.
2Remove both old batteries and install new ones
(AAA). Ensure that you have the batteries polarity
(+/–) aligned correctly.
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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.
•If you will not be using the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries.
•Do not place the batteries upside down.
•Do not use new and old batteries together, or use different types of batteries together.
•Dispose of used batteries according to your local regulations.Slip the cover back over the batteries until it snaps
into place. Do not mix different types of batteries or
new and old batteries.
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30º
30º
Remote sensor on projector cabinet
Remote control
7m/22 feet
•The infrared signal operates by line-of-sight up to a distance of about 22 feet/7 m and within a 60-degree
angle of the remote sensor on the projector cabinet.
•The projector will not respond if there are objects between the remote control and the sensor, or if strong light
falls on the sensor. Weak batteries will also prevent the remote control from properly operating the projector.
Operating Range for Wireless Remote Control