NEC Vt800 Projector User Manual

							
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Adjusts the image location horizontally and vertically.
Select  ng Overscan  p ercentage [O VERSCAN]
Select overscan percentage (0%, 5% and 10%) for signal.
Projected image
Overscaned by 10%
NOTE: When [NATIVE] is selected in [RESOLUTION], [OVERSCAN] is not available. 
						

							
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Select ng Aspect Rat  o [A S p ECT  R ATIO]
 Screen Type 4:3 SCREEN (VIDEO)   Screen Type WIDE SCREEN (VIDEO)   RGB
   
Aspect Ratio allows you to select the best Aspect mode to display your s\
ource image.
When screen type 4:3 SCREEN is selected for the source, the following se\
lections will display:
For VIDEO
4:3  .........................Standard 4:3 aspect
L
ETTER
B
OX
 
...........
Reduced to display the true aspect with black borders on top and bottom
W
IDE
 S
CREEN
 
.......
Left & Right stretched with black borders on top and bottom
z
OOM
 
....................
Left & Right stretched. Left & Right sides cut. Available for 4:3 only.
When screen type WIDE SCREEN is selected for the source, the following s\
elections will display:
For VIDEO
4:3 W INDOW   .........Reduced to display the true aspect with black borders on right and left
L
ETTER
B
OX
 
...........
Standard 16:9 aspect
W
IDE
 S
CREEN
 
.......
Left and right stretched to display the true aspect
4:3 F
ILL
 
.................
Stretched to display in 16:9 aspect ratio
For RG b
4:3  .........................For a video signal with an aspect ratio of 4:3
5:4  .........................For a video signal with an aspect ratio of 5:4
16:9   .......................For a video signal with an aspect ratio of 16:9
16:10   .....................For a video signal with an aspect ratio of 16:10
15: 9  ......................For a video signal with an aspect ratio of 15:9
NOTE:
•
  You can adjust image position vertically for a source with black borders on top and bottom. (
→ page 94)
•
 
When [NATIVE] is selected in [RESOLUTION], [ASPECT RATIO] is not available.
NOTE:  Please  note  that  using  this  projector  for  the  purpose  of  commercial  gain  or  the  attraction  of  public  attention  in  a  venue 
such as a coffee shop or hotel and employing compression or expansion of the screen image with a [ A SPECT  R ATIO] or [S CREEN] 
setting may raise concern about the infringement of copyrights which are\
 protected by copyright law.
VIDEO
Input Signal
Screen Type
4:3
SCREEN
WIDE
SCREEN
4:3
S QUEEZELETTERBOX
4:3WIDE SCREENZ OOMLETTERBOX
L
ETTERBOX
WIDE SCREEN4:3 WINDOW4:3 Fill 
						

							
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RGb  ( h D m I   ncluded)
Typical resolutions and aspect ratios for computer screens.
ResolutionAspect Ratio
VGA640 x 4804:3
SVGA800 x 6004:3
XGA1024 x 7684:3
SXGA1280 x 10245:4
WXGA1280 x 76815:9
WXGA1280 x 80016:10
UXGA1600 x 12004:3
Select ng Resolut  on [RESOLUTION]
[AUTO] : Displays an RGB signal to fit the screen in the projector’\
s native resolution (1024 x 768 pixels).
[NATIVE] : Displays an RGB signal in its true resolution.
Example: When a source with 800 x 600 pixels is selected using the VT800\
:
1024
768
1024
768600800
•  When [NATIVE] is selected, [OVERSCAN] and [ASPECT] is not available.
•   [RESOLUTION] is not available under the following conditions:
-
  When [SCREEN TYPE] is set for the resolution other than the projector’\
s native resolution.
-
  When a signal other than RGB is selected.
-
  When a signal with a higher resolution than the projector’s native re\
solution is displayed.
Input Signal
Screen Type
4:3
SCREEN
WIDE
SCREEN
4:3
4:35:416:10
4:35:4
5:416:916:10
16:9
16:1016:9
15:9
15:9
15:9
[NATIVE][AUTO] 
						

							
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[VIDEO]
Us  ng No  se Reduct  on [NOISE REDUCTION]
This function is used to reduce video noise.
RANDOM NR  .........Reduces flickering random noise in an image. 
MOSQUITO NR   ......Reduces mosquito noise that appears around the edges of an image during \
DVD playback.
BLOCK NR  .............Reduces block noise or mosaic-like patterns by selecting ON.
Select ng Interlaced  p rogress  ve Convers  on  p rocess  m ode [DEINTERLACE]
This function allows you to select an interlaced-to-progressive conversi\
on process for video signals.
AUTO  .....................Determines an appropriate interlaced-to-progressive conversion process a\
utomatically.
VIDEO   ....................Applies a normal interlaced-to-progressive conversion process.
FILM  ......................Applies the automatic detection mode for telecine signals. This option is recommended for a movie pic-
ture.
NOTE: This function is not available with RGB signals.
Turn  ng On or Off the   D D  mens  onal Separat  on [  D Y/C SE p ARATION]
When projecting an image from a VIDEO input, set to ON to project the hi\
ghest quality image.
OFF  ........................Turns off the 3 dimensional separation feature.
ON  .........................Turns on the 3 dimensional separation feature.
NOTE: Only available for NTSC 3.58 video signals. 
						

							
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[AUDIO]
Controll  ng Sound [ V OLU m E / bASS /T RE b LE / bALANCE]
Adjusts the volume, bass and treble level, left and right balance of the projector speaker and AUDIO OUT (Stereo 
Mini Jack).
Enabl ng   D Surround [  D S URROUND]
Turn on or off the 3D surround effect.
If the AUDIO OUT stereo mini jack of the projector is connected to external equipment, adjusting the sound on the 
external  equipment  can  cause  sound  to  be  distorted  or  cracked,  depending  on  the  bass,  treble  or  3D  Surround 
adjustment. If this happens, return the adjustments of the projector to the factory default (Bass:0, Treble: 0, 3D Sur-
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 Menu Descriptions & Functions [SETUP]
[BASIC]
Select ng Keystone  m ode [K EYSTONE]
This feature allows you to correct keystone distortion.
Selecting this item will display the Keystone setting menu.
[AUTO KEYSTONE] will turn on the auto keystone feature.
Changes will be saved even when you turn off the projector.
You can correct vertical distortion manually from the menu. (→ page 26)
To do do, select [OFF] on the[AUTO KEYSTONE] screen.
NOTE: When [C ORNERSTONE] is selected, [K EYSTONE] is not available. 
						

							
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Select ng Cornerstone  m ode [C ORNERSTONE]
 
This option allows you to correct trapezoidal distortion.
Selecting this item will display the Cornerstone adjustment screen. (→ page 36)
NOTE: When [K EYSTONE] is selected, [C ORNERSTONE] is not available.
Us ng the  p I p /SIDE  b Y SIDE Funct  on
This function allows you to view two different signals simultaneously. (\
→ page 39)
MODE:
This option allows you to select two modes: PIP and  S IDE   BY  S IDE.
PIP: This option allows you to view a sub picture in the main picture.
SIDE BY SIDE: This allows you to view two pictures side by side.
POSITION:
When [PIP] is selected for [MODE], this option allows you to select the position of a sub picture in the main pic-
ture.
The options are: top-left, top-right, bottom left, and bottom right.
NOTE: The [POSITION] cannot be selected when [SIDE BY SIDE] is selected.\
SOURCE:
This option allows you to select a sub picture signal.
The options are: Off, VIDEO and S-VIDEO.
Selecting [OFF] will cancel the PIP/SIDE BY SIDE mode and return to the \
normal screen. 
						

							
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Us  ng the Wall Color Correct  on [W ALL  C OLOR]
 
This function allows for quick adaptive color correction in applications\
 where the screen material is not white.
The following nine options are available.
Sett ng Lamp  m ode to Normal or Eco [ L A mp  mODE]
This feature enables you to select two brightness modes of the lamp: Normal and Eco modes. The lamp life can be 
extended by using the Eco mode. Selecting Eco mode decreases fan noise w\
hen compared to Normal mode.
Lamp ModeDescriptionStatus of LAMP indicator
NORMAL
 
MODE
This is the Default setting
(100% Brightness).Off
ECO MODE
S e l e c t  t h i s  m o d e  t o  i n c r e a s e  t h e 
lamp  life  (approx.  80%  Brightness 
light output)
Steady Green light
NOTE: If the projector is overheated in Normal mode, there may be a case where the Lamp mode will be forced into the Eco mode 
to protect the projector. This mode is called “forced Eco mode”. 
When the projector is in forced Eco mode, the picture brightness decreases. The LAMP indicator’s steady green light indicates the 
lamp is in Eco mode.
When the projector comes back to normal temperature, the Lamp mode retur\
ns to Normal mode.
In the forced Eco mode, changing [ L AMP   MODE] setting in the menu will not affect the actual lamp mode. 
						

							
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Us ng Off T  mer [O FF  T I m ER]
1.  Select your desired time between 30 minutes and 16 hours:  O FF, 0:30, 1:00, 2:00, 4:00, 8:00, 12:00, 16:00.
2.
 
Press the ENTER button on the remote control.
3.
 
The remaining time starts counting down.
4.
 
The projector will turn off after the countdown is complete.
NOTE:
•   To cancel the preset time, set [ O
FF
] for the preset time or turn off the power.
•
 
When the remaining time reaches 3 minutes before the projector is turned off, the [THE PROJECTOR WILL TURN OFF WITHIN 
3 MINUTES] message will be displayed on the bottom of the screen.
[ T OOLS]
Us  ng  p rogram T  mer [ p ROGRA m  TI m ER]
This option turns on/off the projector and changes video signals automat\
ically at a specified time.
NOTE:
•
  Before setting the Program Timer, make sure that the [DATE, TIME PRESET] feature is set. (
→ page 90)
•
 
Make sure that the projector is in the stand by condition with the Main \
Power Switch on.
•
 
The  projector  has  a  built-in  clock.  The  clock  will  keep  working  for  about  two  weeks  after  the  main  power  is  turned  off.  If  the 
main power is not supplied to the projector for two weeks or more, the b\
uilt-in clock stops working. 
						

							
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Sett ng a new program t  mer
1.   On the PROGRAM TIMER screen, use the SELECT 
 or  button to select [SETTINGS] and press the EN-
TER button.
 
  t he [P r O gra M  list ] screen will be displayed.
NOTE: When the Program Timer is turned on, the [PROGRAM LIST] cannot be edited.
2. Select a blank program number and press the ENTER button.
 
  the [ edit ] screen will be displayed.
3.   Make settings for each item as required.
 
ACTIVE   ..................Place a check mark to enable the program.
DA
y
 
........................
Select  days  of  the  week  for  the  program  timer.  To  execute  the  program  from  Monday  to  Friday,  select 
[MON-FRI].To execute the program in everyday basis, select [EVER y DA y ].
TIME  ......................Set the time to execute the program. Enter time in 24-hour format.
FUNCTION   .............Select a function to be executed. Selecting [POWER] will allow you to turn on or off the projector by set-
ting [ADVANCED SETTINGS]. Selecting [SOURCE] will allow you to select a video source by setting [AD-
VANCED SETTINGS].
ADVANCED SETTINGS ..Select power on/off or a type of video source for the selected item in [FUNCTION].
REPEAT   ..................Place a check mark to repeat the program continuing basis . To use the program this week only, clear the 
check mark.