NEC Vt580 Projector User Manual

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AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
COMPUTER 2 IN
COMPUTER 1 INMONITOR  OUT(COMP 1)
AUDIO IN
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VIDEO IN PC CONTROL
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2. Installation and Connections

 Making Connections
NOTE: When using with a notebook PC, be sure to connect the projector an\
d notebook PC while the projector is in standby mode
and before turning on the power to the notebook PC.
In most cases the output signal from the notebook PC is not turned on un\
less connected to the projector before being poweredup.* If the screen goes blank while using your remote control, it may be the \
result of the computers screen-saver or power
management software.
Enabling the computer’s external display
Displaying an image on the notebook PC ’s screen does not necessarily mean it outputs a signal to the projector.
When using a PC compatible laptop, a combination of function keys will e\
nable/disable the external display.
Usually, the combination of the  ‘Fn ” key along with one of the 12 function keys gets the external display to\
 come on or
off. For example, NEC laptops use Fn + F3, while Dell laptops use Fn + F8 \
key combinations to toggle through
external display selections.
Connecting Your PC or Macintosh Computer
NOTE: • VT580/VT480: The COMPUTER 1 connector supports Plug & Play (DDC2).
• VT58/VT48: The COMPUTER connector supports Plug & Play (DDC2).
Audio cable
(not supplied)
IBM VGA or Compatibles (Notebooktype) or Macintosh (Notebook type)
VT58/VT48VT580/VT480
NOTE: The projector is not compatible with video decoded outputs of eith\
er the NEC ISS-6020 and ISS-6010 switchers.
NOTE: An image may not be displayed correctly when a Video or S-Video so\
urce is played back via a commercially available scan
converter.This is because the projector will process a video signal as a computer \
signal at the default setting. In that case, do the fol lowing.
* When an image is displayed with the lower and upper black portion of the\
 screen or a dark image is not displayed correctly:
Project an image to fill the screen and then press the AUTO ADJ button o\
n the remote control or the projector cabinet.
VGA signal cable (supplied)To mini D-Sub 15-pin connector on the projector. It is recommended that you use a commercially availabledistribution amplifier if connecting a signal cable longerthan the supplied one.
NOTE: For older Macintosh, use a commercially available
pin adapter (not supplied) to connect to your Macs
video port. 
						

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2. Installation and Connections
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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COMPUTER 1 IN
To connect SCART output (RGB)
Video equipment such as DVD player
Commercially available SCART cable
Female
ADP-SC1
Projector
To COMPUTER 1 input (COMPUTER input on VT58/VT48)
Before connections: An exclusive SCART adapter (ADP-SC1) and a commercially available SCART cable are re-
quired for this connection.
From the menu, select [Setup]  → [Options]  → [Signal Select]  → [Computer 1 ([Computer] on VT58/VT48)]  → [Scart].
SCART is a standard European audio-visual connector for TVs, VCRs and DVD players. It is also referred to as Euro-
connector.
TIP: If a DVD or VCR source will not be displayed correctly, stop playback and restart it.
NOTE: Audio signal is not available for this connection.
TIP: The ADP-SC1 SCART adapter is obtainable from your NEC dealer in Europe. Contact your NEC dealer in Europe for more
information. 
						

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2. Installation and Connections
Connecting an External Monitor
You can connect a separate, external monitor to your projector to simulta\
neously view on a monitor the RGB analog
image youre projecting.
NOTE: • Daisy chain connection is not possible.
• The signal from the COMPUTER 2 IN connector cannot be output from the MO\
NITOR OUT connector on VT580 and VT480.
•The VT58 and VT48 do not have the AUDIO OUT connector.
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VGA signal cable (supplied)
VGA signal cable (not supplied) 
						

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2. Installation and Connections
Connecting Your DVD Player with Component Output
A component signal will be automatically displayed. If not, from the men\
u, select [Setup]  → [Options]  → [Signal
Select]  → [Computer 1 ([Computer] on VT58/VT48)], and then place a check mark i\
n the Component radio button.
NOTE: Refer to your DVD players owners manual for more information abo\
ut your DVD players video output requirements.
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DVD player
Audio Equipment
Audio cable (not supplied) Optional 15-pin - to - RCA (female)

3 cable (ADP-CV1)
Component video RCA
3
cable (not supplied)
VT58/VT48VT580/VT480 
						

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2. Installation and Connections
Connecting Your VCR or Laser Disc Player
NOTE: The AUDIO IN L/MONO and R jacks (RCA) are shared between the Vid\
eo and S-Video inputs.
NOTE: Refer to your VCR or laser disc player owners manual for more inf\
ormation about your equipments video output
requirements.
NOTE: An image may not be displayed correctly when a Video or S-Video so\
urce is played back in fast-forward or fast-rewind via
a scan converter.
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S-Video cable (not supplied)
Video cable (not supplied)
VCR/ Laser disc player
Audio equipment
Audio cable (not supplied) 
						

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2. Installation and Connections
Connecting the Supplied Power Cable
Connect the supplied power cable to the projector.
First connect the supplied power cables two-pin plug to the AC IN of the projector, and then connect the other plug of
the supplied power cable in the wall outlet.
CAUTION:
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 and immediately after the projector is turned\
 off.
CAUTION:
Do not turn off the AC power by pressing the main power switch or by unplugging the power ca\
ble when the
projector is powered on. Doing so can cause damage to the projector.
TIP: The projector can be turned off (by either the main power switch o\
r by unplugging the power cable)
during its cool down period after it is turned off using the remote cont\
rol or via the power button on the control panel.
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Make sure that the prongs are fully inserted into both
the AC IN and the wall outlet.
To wall outlet 
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3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)
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Standby Blinking Power On
Steady orange light Blinking  green lightSteady green
light
(→  page  54)
This section describes how to turn on the projector and to project a pic\
ture onto the screen.


 Turning on the Projector
NOTE:
• The projector has two power switches: a main power switch and a POWER (ON/STAND BY) button (POWER ON and OFF on the
remote control).
• When plugging in or unplugging the supplied power cable, make sure that \
the main power switch is pushed to the off (
)
position. Failure to do so may cause damage to the projector.
1. To turn on the main power to the projector, press the Main Power switch to the on position ( I ).
The POWER indicator will light orange.
See the Power Indicator section.( → page  54)
2. Remove the lens cap
3. Press the POWER (ON/STAND BY) button on theprojector cabinet or the POWER ON button on the
remote control for 1 second.
The POWER indicator will turn to green and the
projector will become ready to use.
After you turn on your projector, ensure that the
computer or video source is turned on and that your
lens cap is removed.
NOTE: When no signal is available, a blue or black screen isdisplayed. (only black screen on VT48)When the projector displays a blue or black screen, the projectorwill automatically switch to the Eco mode.
The projector will return to the Normal mode once a signal is
connected.
NOTE: If you turn on the projector immediately after the lamp isturned off or when the temperature is high, the fans run withoutdisplaying an image for some time and then the projector will
display the image.
CAUTION:
The projector cannot be turned off for 60 seconds after the
lamp is turned on and while the POWER indicator is blinking
green. Doing so could cause premature lamp failure. 
						

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3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)
Note on Startup screen (Menu Language Select screen)
When you first turn on the projector, you will get the Startup menu. This menu gives you the opportunity to select one
of the 8 menu languages.
To select a menu language, follow these steps:
1. Use the SELECT 
 or  button to select one of the 8
languages from the menu.
2. Press the ENTER button to execute the selection.
After this has been done, you can proceed to the menu op-
eration.
If you want, you can select the menu language later.
( →  [Language] on page  38 and  43)
NOTE: Immediately after turning on the projector, screen flicker may occur. This is normal. Wait 3 to 5 minutes until the lamp
lighting is stabilized.
When the Lamp mode is set to Eco, the LAMP indicator will light green.
If one of the following things happens, the projector will not turn on.
•If the internal temperature of the projector is too high, the projector \
detects abnormal high temperature. In this
condition the projector will not turn on to protect the internal system.\
 If this happens, wait for the projectors internal
components to cool down.
• When the lamp reaches its end of usable life, the projector will not tur\
n on. If this happens, replace the lamp.
• If the lamp fails to light, and if the STATUS indicator flashes on and off in a cycle of six times, wait a full minute and
then turn on the power.
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3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)
SELECT
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VOLUME L-CLICK
MOUSER-CLICK
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  Selecting a Source
Selecting the computer or video source
NOTE: Turn on the computer or VCR connected to the projector.
Selecting from Source List
Press and quickly release the SOURCE button on the projector cabinet
to display the Source list. Each time the SOURCE button is pressed, the
input source will change as follows:  “Computer 1 ”,  “Computer 2 ” (VT580/
VT480 only),  ”Video ” (VCR or laser disc player),  “S-Video ”, To display
the selected source,  allow 1 second to elapse.
Detecting the Signal Automatically
Press and hold the SOURCE button for a minimum of 2 seconds, the
projector will search for the next available input source. Each time you\
press and hold the SOURCE button for a minimum of 2 seconds, the
input source will change as follows:
VT580/VT480
Computer1  → Computer2  → Video  → S-Video  →  Computer1  → ...
VT58/VT48
Computer  → Video  → S-Video  →  Computer  → ...
TIP:
If no input signal is present, the input will be skipped. When the input source
you wish to project is displayed, release the SOURCE button.
Using the Remote Control
Press any one of the COMPUTER 1/2, VIDEO, S-VIDEO buttons.
NOTE: the COMPUTER 2 button is not available on the VT58 and VT48. 
						

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3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)
 Adjusting the Picture Size and Position
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Adjustable Tilt Foot
Adjustable Tilt
Foot Button
Place your projector on a flat level surface and ensure that the project\
or is
square to the screen.
Lift the front edge of the projector to center the image vertically.
* If the projected image does not appear square to the screen then use the\
Keystone feature for proper adjustment. ( → page  24)
Move the projector left to center the image horizontally on the screen.
Adjust the Tilt Foot
1. Lift the front edge of the projector.
CAUTION:
Do not try to touch the ventilation outlet during Tilt Foot adjustment as it can
become heated while the projector is turned on and during its cool down
period after it is turned off.
2. Push and hold the Adjustable Tilt Foot Button on the front of the projector to extend the adjustable tilt foot.
3. Lower the front of the projector to the desired height.
4. Release the Adjustable Tilt Foot Button to lock the Adjustable tilt foot.
There is approximately 10 degrees (up) of adjustment for the front of \
theprojector.
Adjusting the height of a projected image or changing projection angle w\
illrun the Auto Keystone correction function to quickly correct the vertical
distortion. The Keystone screen will be displayed.
For operating the Keystone screen, see   Correcting KeystoneDistortion on page  24.
The rear foot height can be adjusted up to 0.4 inch/10 mm. Rotate the rear foot to the desired height in order to square the image \
onthe projection surface, but the vertical distance from the bottom to the\
desk or floor should be 0.4 inch /10mm to make the projector horizontal
on the flat surface.
NOTE: If you rotate the rear foot too much, it will come off from the bo\
ttom.
CAUTION:
• Do not 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.
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