NEC Vt580 Projector User Manual

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1. Introduction
 Part Names of the Projector
Front/Top
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NUSELE C TLA M P
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A T
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P O W E
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N/S
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Zoom Lever (VT580/VT480/VT58)
Digital Zoom Button (VT48) (
→ page 23)
Controls
(→ page  5)
Lens
Lens Cap
Built-in Security Slot (  )*
Focus Ring
(→ page  23)
Adjustable Tilt Foot Button
(→ page  22)
Adjustable Tilt Foot (
→ page  22)...

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1. Introduction
Adjustable Tilt Foot(→ page  22)
Rear Foot (Left / Right)
(→ page  22)
Adjustable Tilt Foot Button (
→ page  22) Lamp Cover
(→ page  51)
Carrying handle Screw
Phillips-head screwdriver
(not supplied)
Attaching the supplied carrying handle
You can carry the projector by attaching the supplied carrying handle sec\
urely to the projector.
To attach the supplied carrying handle, use a Phillips-head screwdriver a\
nd the supplied two screws.
Place a soft cloth on the working surface before...

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1. Introduction
Top Features
SELECT
MENU
ENTERE XITLAMP
STATUS
POWER
ON/STAND BY
AUTO ADJ.
SOURCE
4 7
83 1
29
10
56
1. LAMP Indicator 
(→ page  51,54 )
2. STATUS Indicator  (→ page  54)
3. POWER Indicator  (→ page  19,27 ,54 )
4. POWER Button (ON / STAND BY) (
)
( → page  19,27 )
5. SOURCE Button
6. AUTO ADJ. Button  (→ page  26)
7. MENU Button
8. SELECT  
 / Volume Buttons   /
Keystone Buttons  

9. ENTER Button
10. EXIT Button 

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1. Introduction
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
COMPUTER 2 IN
COMPUTER 1 INMONITOR  OUT(COMP 1)
AUDIO IN
S-VIDEOIN
VIDEO IN PC CONTROL
L
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LCOMPUTER INMONITOR  OUT
AUDIO INVIDEO IN PC CONTROLR
S-VIDEO
IN
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Terminal Panel Features
1. COMPUTER 1 and 2 IN/ Component Input
Connector (Mini D-Sub 15 Pin)
(VT580/VT480) ( →page  13,14 ,16 )
COMPUTER IN/ Component Input Connector
(Mini D-Sub 15 Pin)
(VT58/VT48) ( →page  13,14 ,16 )
2. AUDIO IN Mini Jack (Stereo Mini)  (→ page  13,15 ,16 )
(Not available on...

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1. Introduction
 Part Names of the Remote Control
1. Infrared Transmitter
(→  page  8)
2. POWER ON Button (→  page  19)
3. POWER OFF Button (→  page  27)
4. MAGNIFY (+)(–) Button (→  page  29)
5. PIC-MUTE Button (→  page  29)
6. PAGE UP/DOWN Button* (Not available on VT58 and VT48)
(→  page  33,34 )
7. MENU Button
8. SELECT  
 Button
9. ENTER Button
10. EXIT Button
11. MOUSE L-CLICK Button* (Not available on VT58 and VT48)
(→  page  33,34 )
VOLUMEL-CLICK
ENTEREXIT
MENU
UP
MAGNIFY PAGE OFF
POWER ON...

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1. Introduction
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...

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2. Installation and Connections
To the wall outlet.
300
240

200180
150
120
100
60
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Screen Size (Unit: cm/inch)
Screen Size
Lens center
609.6(W)
457.2(H) / 240(W) 
180(H)
487.7(W) 
365.8(H) / 192(W) 
144(H)
406.4(W) 
304.8(H) / 160(W) 
120(H)
365.8(W) 
274.3(H) / 144(W) 
108(H)
304.8(W) 
228.6(H) / 120(W) 
90(H)
243.8(W) 
182.9(H) / 96(W) 
72(H)
203.2(W) 
152.4(H) / 80(W) 
60(H)
162.6(W) 
121.9(H) / 64(W) 
48(H)
121.9(W) 
91.4(H) / 48(W) 
36(H)
81.3(W)...

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2. Installation and Connections
Selecting a Location (VT48)
The further your projector is from the screen or wall, the larger the im\
age. The minimum size the image can be is
approximately 25 (0.64 m) measured diagonally when the projector is r\
oughly 35 inches (0.9 m) from the wall or
screen. The largest the image can be is 300 (7.6 m) when the projector is abo\
ut 434 inches (11.0 m) from the wall or
screen. Use the drawing below as a guide.
25
300
240
200180
150120100
6040
80
Distance (Unit:...

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2. Installation and Connections
Screen bottom
Projector bottom
C
α B
D
Lens centerScreen center
Throw Distance and Screen Size
The following shows the proper relative positions of the projector and s\
creen. Refer to the table to determine the
position of installation.
Distance Chart
B = Vertical distance between lens center and
screen center
C = Throw distance
D = Vertical distance between lens center and screen bottom (top of screen for ceiling
application)
α  = Throw angle
NOTE: Distances may vary...

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2. Installation and Connections
WARNING
* 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.
• Do not use the projector where temperatures vary
greatly. The projector must be used at temperatures
between 41 ˚F (5 ˚C) and 104 ˚F (40...