NEC Vt595 Projector User Manual

							
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AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
MONITOR OUT (COMP 1)
COMPUTER 1 INCOMPUTER 2 (DVI-I) IN
AUDIO IN
S-VIDEOIN
VIDEO IN PC CTRL
L
R
COMPUTER 1 IN
AUDIO IN
PHONE
LCOMPUTER INMONITOR  OUT
AUDIO IN
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO IN PC CONTROLR
COMPUTER IN
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: • VT695/VT595: The COMPUTER 1 connector supports Plug & Play (DDC2).
• VT590/VT490/VT59/VT49: The COMPUTER connector supports Plug & Play (DD\
C2).
IBM VGA or Compatibles (Notebook
type) or Macintosh (Notebook type)
VT590/VT490/VT59/VT49VT695/VT595
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 \
on 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 cable supplied.
NOTE: For older Macintosh, use a commercially available
pin adapter (not supplied) to connect to your Macs
video port.
Audio cable (not supplied) 
						

							
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2. Installation and Connections
When Viewing a DVI Digital Signal (VT695/VT595)
To project a DVI digital signal, be sure to connect the PC and the projec\
tor using a DVI cable (not supplied) before
turning on your PC or projector. Turn on the projector first and select Computer 2 (Digital) from the so\
urce menu
before turning on your PC.
Failure to do so may not activate the digital output of the graphics car\
d resulting in no picture being displayed. Should
this happen, restart your PC.
Do not disconnect the DVI cable while the projector is running. If the s\
ignal cable has been disconnected and then re-
connected, an image may not be correctly displayed. Should this happen, \
restart your PC.
NOTE: • Use a DVI cable or the one compliant with DDWG (Digital Display Working Group) DVI (Digital Visual Interface) revision 1.0
standard. The DVI cable should be within 5 m (196) long. Both single \
and dual types of DVI cable can be used.
• The DVI (DIGITAL) connector accepts VGA (640x480), SVGA (800x600), 1152x864, XGA \
(1024x768) and SXGA (1280x1024 @
up to 60Hz).
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
MONITOR OUT (COMP 1)
COMPUTER 1 INCOMPUTER 2 (DVI-I) IN
AUDIO IN
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO IN PC CTRL
L
R
AUDIO INCOMPUTER 2 (DVI-I) IN
PHONE
Audio cable (not supplied)
IBM PC or Compatibles (Desktop type)
or Macintosh (Desktop type)
DVI cable (not supplied) 
						

							
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Using Two Analog COMPUTER Inputs Simultaneously (VT695/VT595)
If you need to use two analog COMPUTER inputs simultaneously, connect a VGA signal cable as shown below.
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
MONITOR OUT (COMP 1)
COMPUTER 1 INCOMPUTER 2 (DVI-I) IN
AUDIO IN
S-VIDEOIN
VIDEO IN PC CTRL
L
R
COMPUTER 1 INCOMPUTER 2 (DVI-I) IN
VGA signal cable
(supplied)
IBM PC or Compatibles (Notebook type) or Macintosh (Notebook type)
IBM PC or Compatibles (Desktoptype) or Macintosh (Desktop type)
VGA signal cable (notsupplied)
DVI to VGA adapter(supplied)
2. Installation and Connections
NOTE: When the DVI to VGA adapter is not to be used for an extended peri\
od of time, remove it from the projector. Failure to do
so may cause damage to the connector of the projector. 
						

							
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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 VT695 and VT595.
• When the DVI Digital signal is selected, no signals will be output from \
the MONITOR OUT connector on VT695 and VT595.
•The VT590/VT490/VT59/VT49  do not have the AUDIO OUT connector.
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
MONITOR OUT (COMP 1)
COMPUTER 1 INCOMPUTER 2 (DVI-I) IN
AUDIO IN
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO IN PC CTRL
L
R
MONITOR OUT 
LCOMPUTER INMONITOR  OUT
AUDIO IN
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO IN PC CONTROLR
MONITOR OUT
AUDIO OUT 
VGA signal cable (supplied)
VGA signal cable (not supplied)
VT590/VT490/VT59/VT49VT695/VT595 
						

							
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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 VT590/VT490/VT59/VT49)], and then place a \
check mark in the Component
radio button.
NOTE: Refer to your DVD players owners manual for more information abo\
ut your DVD players video output requirements.
AUDIO INLR
AUDIO OUT
LR
Component
YCbCr
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
MONITOR OUT (COMP 1)
COMPUTER 1 INCOMPUTER 2 (DVI-I) IN
AUDIO IN
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO IN PC CTRL
L
R
COMPUTER 1 INAUDIO IN
COMPUTER INMONITOR  OUT
COMPUTER IN
PC CONTROL
RAUDIO IN
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO IN
L
AUDIO IN 
DVD player
Audio Equipment
Audio cable (not supplied) 15-pin - to - RCA (female)
 
3 cable
adapter (ADP-CV1E)
Component video RCA
3
cable (not supplied)
VT695/VT595VT590/VT490/VT59/VT49 
						

							
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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.
AUDIO INLRAUDIO OUTLRVIDEO OUTS-VIDEO VIDEO
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
MONITOR OUT (COMP 1)
COMPUTER 1 INCOMPUTER 2 (DVI-I) IN
AUDIO IN
S-VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN PC CTRL
L
R
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO INAUDIO IN
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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EN USELECT
LAMP STATUS POWERO N/
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B Y S
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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)
FOCUS
MENUS
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P O W ERO N/S TA ND B Y S
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STATUSLAMP POWER
SELECT
MENU
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N TEREXITLAMP
STATUS
POWER
ON/STAND BY
AUTO ADJ.
SOURCE
MENU UP
MAGNIFY PAGE OFF
POWER ON
PIC-MUTEDOWN
POWERPOWER POWER
STATUS
LAMP STATUSLAMP
STATUSLAMP
Standby Blinking Power On
Steady orange light Blinking  green lightSteady green
light
(→  page  55)
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  55)
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 screen is displayed atthe factory default.When the projector displays a blue, black, or logo screen, theprojector will 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  39 and  44)
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.
ENTEREXIT
MENU UP
MAGNIFY PAGE OFF
POWER ON
PIC-MUTE
DOWN1 1
2
2SELECT
MENU
ENTEREXITLAMP
STATUS
POWER
ON/STAND BY
AUTO ADJ.
SOURCE 
						

							
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3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)
SELECT
MENU
ENTEREXITLAMP
STATUS
POWER
ON/STAND BY
AUTO ADJ.
SOURCE
VOLUME L-CLICK
MOUSER-CLICK
AUTO ADJ.
ASPECT HELP
FREEZE
PICTURE
S-VIDEO VIDEOCOMPUTER
2LAMP MODE1
SELECT
MENU
E
NTEREXITLAMP
STATUS
POWER
ON/STAND BY
AUTO ADJ.
SOURCE
  Selecting a Source
Selecting the computer or video source
NOTE: Turn on the computer or video source equipment 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 (Digital /
Analog) ” (VT695/VT595 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:
VT695/VT595
Computer1  → Computer2 (Digital)  → Computer2 (Analog)  → Video  →
S-Video  →  Computer1  → ...
VT590/VT490/VT59/VT49
Computer  → Video  → S-Video  →  Computer  → ...
TIP:
If no input signal is present, the input will be skipped.
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 VT590, VT490, VT59 a\
nd VT49.
TIP: The COMPUTER 2 button on the remote control toggles the Computer 2
source between [Computer 2 (Digital)] and [Computer 2 (Analog)].
Selecting Default Source
You can set a source as the default source so that it will be displayed
each time the projector is turned on.
1. Select [Setup] → [Options] → [Default Source Select] from the
menu.
The [Default Source Select] screen will be displayed.
2. Select a source as the default source, and press the ENTER button.
3. Press the EXIT button a few times to close the menu. 4. Restart the projector. The source you selected in step 2 will be projected.
(
→ page  47)