NEC Vt580 Projector User Manual

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1. Introduction
 Part Names of the Projector
Front/Top
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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)
Remote sensor
(→ page  7) Ventilation (inlet) / Filter Cover
(→ page  49)
Two filters on VT580 and VT480 One filter on VT58 and VT48
AC InputConnect the supplied power cables two-pin plug here, andplug the other end into an active wall outlet. (
→ page  18)
Main Power Switch When you plug the supplied power cable into an active wall outletand turn on the Main Power, the POWER indicator turns orangeand the projector is in standby mode.(
→ page  19) Remote sensor (VT580 and VT480 only)
(
→ page  8)
Terminal Panel
(
→ page  6)
Monaural Speaker (1W)
* 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.
Ventilation (outlet) Heated air is exhausted from here.
Rear
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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 turning the projector o\
ver to prevent scratching the top cover.
Make sure that the carrying handle is attached with correct orientation \
as shown below.
CAUTION
When carrying the projector by the carrying handle, make sure the two sc\
rews that attach the carrying handle
to the projector cabinet are tight.
Bottom 
						

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1. Introduction
Top Features
SELECT
MENU
ENTERE XITLAMP
STATUS
POWER
ON/STAND BY
AUTO ADJ.
SOURCE
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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
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AUDIO INVIDEO IN PC CONTROLR
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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 VT58/VT48)
3. AUDIO OUT Mini Jack (Stereo Mini)  (→ page  15)
(Not available on VT58/VT48)
4. MONITOR OUT Connector (Mini D-Sub 15 Pin) (→ page  15)
5. S-VIDEO IN Connector (Mini DIN 4 Pin) (→ page  17)
6. VIDEO IN Connector (RCA)  (→ page  17)
7. AUDIO Input Jacks L/R (RCA)  (→ page  17)
8. PC CONTROL Port (DIN 8 Pin)  (→ page  62,63 )
Use this port to connect a PC or control system.
This enables you to control the projector using serial
communication protocol. If you are writing your own
program, typical PC control codes are on page  62.
VT58/VT48
VT580/VT480 
						

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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
PIC-MUTE
DOWN
MOUSE R-CLICK
COMPUTER
ASPECT HELP
FREEZE
PICTURE
S-VIDEO VIDEO
COMPUTERAUTO ADJ.
LAMP MODE2
1
1
3
4
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9
2
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13
14
12
21
22
20
16
15
18
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12. MOUSE R-CLICK Button* (Not available on VT58 and VT48)
(→  page  33,34 )
13. VIDEO Button (→  page  21)
14. S-VIDEO Button (→  page  21)
15. COMPUTER 1/2 Button (The COMPUTER 2 button is not available on
VT58 and VT48)
(→  page  21)
16. AUTO ADJ. Button (→  page  26)
17. VOLUME (+)(–) Button (→  page  26)
18. LAMP MODE Button  (→  page  30)
19. ASPECT Button (→  page  41)
20. PICTURE Button (→  page  40 to 41)
21. HELP Button (→  page  47)
22. FREEZE Button (→  page  29)
* The PAGE UP/DOWN, MOUSE L-CLICK and MOUSE R-CLICK buttons work only when the \
supplied remote mouse receiver is connected with your computer. 
						

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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 batteries according to your local regulations.
Operating Range for Wireless Remote Control
1Press firmly and slide the
battery cover off.2Install new batteries (AAA).
Ensure that you have the
batteries polarity (+/ –) aligned
correctly.3Slip the cover back over the bat-
teries until it snaps into place. Do
not mix different types of batter-
ies or new and old batteries.
Remote sensor on projector cabinet Remote control
7m/22 feet
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 c\
ontrol and the sensor, or if strong light falls
on the sensor. Weak batteries will also prevent the remote control from properly operati\
ng the projector.
MENU
SELECTEXITENTERLAMP
STATUS
POWER ON/STAND BY
AUTO ADJ.
SOURCE
30 °
( * )
30°
30 °
30
°
FOCUSZOOM*NOTE: The VT58 and VT48 do not have the remote
sensor on the rear panel.
Battery Installation 
						

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2. Installation and Connections
To the wall outlet.
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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) 
61.0(H) / 32(W) 
24(H)
61.0(W) 
45.7(H) / 24(W) 
18(H)
42.7(W) 
32(H) / 17(W) 
13(H)
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This section describes how to set up your projector and how to connect v\
ideo and audio sources.
Your projector is simple to set up and use. But before you get started, y\
ou must first:
1Set up a screen and the projector.
2 Connect your computer or video equip-
ment to the projector. ( → pages  13 to  17)
3 Connect the supplied power cable.
(→  page  18)
NOTE: Ensure that the power cable and any
other cables are disconnected before movingthe projector. When moving the projector or
when it is not in use, cover the lens with the
lens cap.

  Setting Up the Screen and the Projector
Selecting a Location (VT580/VT480/VT58)
The further your projector is from the screen or wall, the larger the im\
age. The minimum size the image can be is
approximately 21 (0.53 m) measured diagonally when the projector is r\
oughly 30 inches (0.8 m) from the wall or
screen. The largest the image can be is 300 (7.6 m) when the projector is abo\
ut 400 inches (10 m) from the wall or
screen.
TIP:
• The distances are indicated by intermediate values between tele and wide\
. Use as a rule of thumb.• The Zoom lever adjusts the image size +/-10%
• For more details on throw distance, see page  11. 
						

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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: m/inch)
Lens center0.9/ 35
1.4/57
2.2/862.9/1153.7/1444.4/1735.5/2176.6/2607.3/2898.8/34711.0/434
Screen Size (Unit: cm/inch)
Screen Size609.6(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) 
61.0(H) / 32(W) 
24(H)
50.8(W) 
38.1(H) / 20(W) 
15(H)
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• The distances are indicated by intermediate values between tele and wide\
. Use as a rule of thumb.• Digital Zoom can result in a blurry image due to the electronic zoom.
• The Zoom button adjusts the image size -10%
•  For more details on throw distance, see next page. 
						

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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 +/-5%.
VT48
VT580/VT480/VT58
Screen SizeCαBDiagonalinch
21
25
30
40
60
72
80
84
90
100
120
150
180
200
210
240
270
300mm 533
635
762
1016
1524
1829
2032
2134
2286
2540
3048
3810
4572
5080
5334
6096
6858
7620inch 17
20
24
32
48
58
64
67
72
80
96
120
144
160
168
192
216
240mm 427
508
610
813
1219
1463
1626
1707
1829
2032
2438
3048
3658
4064
4267
4877
5486
6096inch 13
15
18
24
36
43
48
50
54
60
72
90
108
120
126
144
162
180mm 320
381
457
610
914
1097
1219
1280
1372
1524
1829
2286
2743
3048
3200
3658
4115
4572inch 4
5
6
9
13
15
17
18
19
21
26
32
38
43
45
51
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64mm 110
140
160
220
320
390
430
450
490
540
650
810
970
1080
1140
1300
1460
1620
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72
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96
101
109
121
145
182
218
243
255
291
328
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740
900
1210
1830
2200
2450
2570
2760
3070
3690
4620
5540
6160
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8.4
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1829
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3810
4572
5080
5334
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7620inch 20
24
32
48
58
64
67
72
80
96
120
144
160
168
192
216
240mm 508
610
813
1219
1463
1626
1707
1829
2032
2438
3048
3658
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5486
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18
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108
120
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64mm 140
160
220
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390
430
450
490
540
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810
970
1080
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103
115
121
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144
173
217
260
289
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-220
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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 ˚C) (Eco mode
selected automatically at 95 ˚F to 104 ˚F/35 ˚C to 40 ˚C).
• Do not expose the projector to moisture, dust, or
smoke. This will harm the screen image.
• Ensure that you have adequate ventilation around your
projector so heat can dissipate. Do not cover the vents
on the side or the front of the projector.
Reflecting the Image
Using a mirror to reflect your projector ’s image enables
you to enjoy a much larger image when a smaller space
is required. Contact your NEC dealer if you need a mirror
system. If youre using a mirror system and your image
is inverted, use the MENU and SELECT buttons on your
projector cabinet or your remote control to correct the
orientation. ( → page  44)