Micro-Portable Projector LT150Z English User’s Manual Deutsch Français Italiano Español Svenska
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Precautions CAUTION Please read this manual carefully before using your NEC LT150Z Projector and keep the manual handy for future reference. Your serial number is located on the bottom of your LT150Z. Record it here: This label is on the side of the remote control. RF Interference CAUTION To turn off main power, be sure to remove the plug from power outlet. The power outlet socket should be installed as near to the equipment as possible, and should be easily accessible.
Important Safeguards CAUTION These safety instructions are to ensure the long life of your projector and to prevent fire and shock. Please read them carefully and heed all warnings. Do not unplug the power cable from the wall outlet under any one of the following circumstances. Doing so can cause damage to the projector: Installation * While the Hour Glass icon appears. * While the message "Please wait a moment." appears. This message will be displayed after the projector is turned off.
Cleaning 1. Unplug the projector before cleaning. 2. Clean the cabinet periodically with a damp cloth. If heavily soiled, use a mild detergent. Never use strong detergents or solvents such as alcohol or thinner. 3. Use a blower or lens paper to clean the lens, and be careful not to scratch or mar the lens. Lamp Replacement • To replace the lamp, follow all instructions provided on page E-49. • Be sure to replace the lamp when the message "The lamp has reached the end of its usable life.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION Setup ......................................................................... E-37 Orientation ........................................................... E-37 Cinema Position ................................................... E-37 Background .......................................................... E-37 Mouse Settings .................................................... E-38 PC Card Viewer Options ...................................... E-38 Show Folder List ..........
1. INTRODUCTION Introduction to the LT150Z Projector This section introduces you to your new LT150Z Projector and describes the features and controls. Congratulations on Your Purchase of The LT150Z Projector The LT150Z is one of the very best projectors available today. The LT150Z enables you to project precise images up to 200 inches across (measured diagonally) from your PC or Macintosh computer (desktop or notebook), VCR, DVD player, document camera, a laser disc player or PC Card Viewer.
What's in the Box? Make sure your box contains everything listed. If any pieces are missing, contact your dealer. Please save the original box and packing materials if you ever need to ship your LT150Z Projector. EN T ER CAN CEL LE CT SE N U PC CA A RD AD UTO JU AC ST CE SS ME SO UR CE O ST N / AN DB Y ST AT PO US WE R Projector Lens cap Soft carrying case FF O EO VID ER W PO J.
Getting to Know Your LT150Z Projector Front/ Side Features Controls ENTER PC A AD UTO JU ST CT LE SE U S ES CC DA CA R NCEL N CA ME CE UR SO Y O ST N / AN DB ST AT US WE R PO Ventilation (inlet) Adjustable Tilt Foot Adjustable Tilt Foot Button Zoom Ring Focus Ring Remote Sensor Lens Lens Cap Attaching the lens cap to the bottom with the supplied string and rivet ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 1.
Rear/ Side Features Monaural Speaker (1W) S P TU TA S O W E R / D N N O TA S B Y S O U R C E AU C P DIO A ME N R T TO S U U A DJ A S S E C C A D C U S RG T O C IDE CO LE S-V PC E ENTER B CA NT RO L Ventilation (inlet) NCEL VID EO Remote Sensor US B PC CA RD AC IN Ventilation (outlet) Terminals and PC card Heated air is exhausted from here AC Input Rear Foot Slot for Kensington MicroSaver Security System Spacer (black rubber) Bottom Spacer (black rubber) R
Top Features 2 S TA TU P S O W E R / D N N O TA S 4 B Y S O U R C 9 E 3 10 5 1 P AU DIO C A A U D N R T TO S U U A J D A S S E C C C ME T C S-V IDE O PC CO NT RO L LE ENTER E S RG B CA 7 US B PC CA RD 1. Power Button (ON / STAND BY) Use this button to turn the power on and off when the power is supplied and the projector is in standby mode. NOTE: To turn off the projector, press and hold this button for a minimum of two seconds. 2.
Terminal Panel Features TU P S O W 1 E R / D N N O TA S 2 B Y S 3 O U R C E 4 P AU DIO C A A U D N R T TO S U U A DJ A S S E C C C ME ENTER 5 S-V IDE O PC CO NT RO L T C LE E S RG B CA 6 VID EO US B 7 NCEL PC CA RD AC 8 1. Audio Input Mini Jack (3.5 mm ∅) This is where you connect audio output from your computer, VCR, DVD player or laser disc player. A commercially available audio cable is required. 9 10 2.
Remote Control Features NOTE: If you are using a Macintosh computer, you can click either the right-click or left-click button to activate the mouse. 5. Power ON Button If the main power is applied, you can use this button to turn your projector on. 6. Power OFF Button If the main power is applied, you can use this button to turn your projector off. NOTE: To turn off the projector, press and hold the POWER OFF button for a minimum of two seconds.
16. CANCEL (Right Click) Button When you are in the Computer mode, this button works as the mouse right button. When you are in the Projector mode, which is indicated by lighting the PJ button: Press this button to exit "Menus". It works the same way as the “Cancel” button on the cabinet. 22 FOCUS 18 21 23 24 25 26 27 ZOOM 25. FREEZE Button This button will freeze a picture. Press again to resume motion. 17 19 PJ 26.
Operating Range Setting the function switch 7m 7m 30˚ 30˚ 30˚ 30˚ OFF ON Remote Control Battery Installation There are two switches on the bottom of the battery case: an applicable projector selector switch (1) and laser enable/disable switch (2). Check the projector being used and decide whether to enable or disable laser, then set these switches as necessary using the tip of a thin ball-point pen. On this model, an applicable projector selector switch (1) is not used. 1.
Using Remote Mouse Receiver The remote mouse receiver enables you to operate your computer’s mouse functions from the remote control (Computer mode). It is a great convenience for clicking through your computer-generated presentations.To return to the Projector mode, press the PJ button (lit red). Connecting the remote mouse receiver to your computer If you wish to use the remote mouse function, connect the mouse receiver and computer.
Switching operation mode between computer and projector The three shaded buttons shown on the drawing work as a computer mouse in the Computer mode. In the Computer mode the PJ button is not lit. • When the MENU button is pressed, the PJ button lights red to indicate that you are in the Projector mode, which allows the projector menu operation using the three buttons.
2. INSTALLATION This section describes how to set up your LT150Z projector and how to connect video and audio sources. Setting up Your Projector Your LT150Z Projector is simple to set up and use. But before you get started, you must first: 1. Determine the image size. 2. Set up a screen or select a non-glossy white wall onto which you can project your image. Ensure that the power cable and any other cables connecting to video sources are disconnected before moving the projector.
Distance Chart Lens Center D C Throw Distance Screen Top α B Lens Offset from Center of Projector Screen Center 2.97” (75.5mm) C Throw Distance Screen Center B Screen Bottom Lens Center D α 1.5”(38mm) Projector feet B=Vertical distance between lens center and screen center D=Vertical distance between lens center and top of screen (bottom of screen for desktop) NOTE: Distances may vary +/-5%.
Wiring Diagram To video, S-video, and audio inputs on the projector. VCR, DVD Player or LaserDisc Player AUDIO RGB Signal cable (supplied) To mini D-Sub 15-pin connector on the projector. It is recommended that you use a commercially available distribution amplifier if connecting a signal cable longer than the supplied cable.
Connecting Your PC or Macintosh Computer RGB signal cable (supplied) To mini D-Sub 15-pin connector on the projector. It is recommended that you use a commercially available distribution amplifier if connecting a signal cable longer than the supplied one.
Connecting Your DVD Player DVD player S TU R TA S WE O P / D N N O TA S Y B S O U R C E AU AU DIO ME N U PC EN T ER Y RG B S-V IDE O CO NT RO L T C LE E S Red T TO S U A DJU A S S E C C A D R A C DIO L White C P R CAN CEL VID EO Co m Y pon Cb ent Cr US B PC CA RD AC IN RG BI AU Cb Cr NP DIO RG UT B S-V PC CO IDE NT O RO L VID EO Component video cable RCA 3 (not supplied) Optional 15-pin-to-RCA (female) 3 cable (ADP-CV1) Audio Equipment AU R DIO L Red White
Connecting Your VCR or Laser Disc Player VCR/ Laser disc player S TA P E W O S TU R / D N N O TA S B Y O S U C R E DIO P AU C A A U D N R ME C T TO S U A DJU A S S E C C S-V PC CO IDE NT EN T ER B O RO T C LE E S RG CAN L VID CEL EO US B PC CA RD AC IN S-V IDE O L S-video cable (not supplied) R AU DIO RG VID EO B S-V IDE White PC CO NT O RO L VID EO Red Audio equipment Document camera Audio cable (not supplied) VID L EO R White Red Video ca
About Startup screen (Menu Language Select screen) When you first turn on the projector, you will get the Startup screen. This screen gives you the opportunity to select one of the seven menu languages: English, German, French, Itilan, Spanish,Swedish and Japanese. To select a menu language, follow these steps: 1. Use the Select ▲ or ▼ button to select one of the seven languages for the menu. 2. Press the Enter button to execute the selection. 3.
3.OPERATION Connecting the Power Cable and Turn on the Projector Status of indicator light: turn on Before you turn on your projector, ensure that the computer or video source is turned on and that your lens cap is removed. Normal mode: stand by STATUS 1 ON/STAND BY POWER Connect the supplied power cable to the projector.
Press the Source button on the remote control or the projector cabinet to select “Video” (VCR, document camera, or laser disc player), S-Video”, “RGB” (computer or DVD with component output) or “PC Card Viewer” (slides on a CompactFlash card) to display the image. Or press the “Menu” button on the remote control or the cabinet and use the menu to select your video source: “Video”, “S-Video”, “RGB” or “PC Card Viewer”.
Adjust the Tilt Foot 1) Lift the front edge of the projector. 2) Press the Tilt button on the top of the projector to extend the adjustable tilt foot (maximum height). [Poor picture] EN T ER CAN PC SO ON ST AT /STA UR LE CT U AU AD TO JU ST ME CE BY US PO CEL SE S N CES 2 ND CAR D AC 1 Adjusting the Image Using Auto Adjust The Auto Adjust function automatically optimizes the image in RGB mode. WER 1 [Normal picture] 3) Press and hold the Tilt button.
Basic Operation Volume control Sound level from the speaker on the projector can be adjusted. Selecting the computer or video source D VOLUME Y B E C R U O S increase volume Volume bar C P T TO S U U A J D A S S E C C A D R A C RG ENTER B S-V IDE O P Each time the Source button is pressed, the input source will change as follows: → RGB → Video → S-Video → PC Card Viewer decrease volume If no input signal is present, the input will be skipped.
Using Pointer 4. Return the image to the original size. You can use one of eight pointers to draw your audience's attention to the portion of a projected image you want. MAGNIFY POINTER Press the Pointer button to display the pointer. Correcting Keystone distortion Press (+) or (-) to correct keystone (trapezoidal) distortion to make the top or bottom of the screen longer or shorter so that the projected image is rectangular. SELECT KEYSTONE Use the Select button to move the pointer.
Using the Menus NOTE: The on-screen menu may not be displayed correctly while interlaced motion video image is projected. 2. Use the Select buttons ▲ or ▼ to highlight your selection and press the Enter button to place a check mark next to an option. This action enables that feature. Press the Enter button again to clear the check box. 1. Press the "Menu" button on the remote control or projector cabinet to display the Advanced Menu or Basic/Custom Menu.
NOTE: If the “Advanced Menu” item has been selected on the Menu mode, you get the “Confirmation Change Menu” upon completion of “Basic/Custom Menu” editing. In this case, selecting “Yes” then “Enter” will close all the menus and apply the changes from the Advanced menu to the Basic/Custom Menu. If you select “No” then “Enter” functions, then all menu items will return to the Advanced menu, but your changes will still be available within the “Basic/Custom Menu” selection.
Menu Tree Advanced Menu Source Select Picture Volume Image Options Color Management Projector Options Tools Help RGB Video S-Video PC Card Viewer Brightness/Contrast/Color/Hue/Sharpness Volume Keystone Lamp Mode Advanced Options Factory Default Normal/Eco Aspect Ratio Noise Reduction Position/Clock Resolution Video Filter Normal/Zoom/Wide Zoom/Cinema Off/Low/Medium/High Horizontal/Vertical/Clock/Phase Auto/Native On / Off All Data/Current Signal Gamma Correction Color Matrix White Balance Menu Setup
Menu Elements Tab Title bar Help Button Close Button Highlight Radio button Cancel Button OK Button Solid triangle Check box Grip icon Tool bar Slide bar ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Menu windows or dialog boxes typically have the following elements: Title bar: Indicates the menu title. Highlight: Indicates the selected menu or item. Solid triangle: Indicates further choices are available.
Menu Descriptions & Functions A press of the MENU button displays the toolbar; a press of the MENU button again displays the Menu and hereafter each press of the MENU button switches displaying between the Menu and the toolbar. Source Select Enables you to select a video source such as a VCR, DVD player, laser disc player, computer or document camera depending on what is connected to your inputs.
Image Options Aspect Ratio (not available for RGB and PC Card Viewer) Aspect Ratio allows you to select the best Aspect mode to display your source image. When 4:3 is selected from the source (i.e.
Noise Reduction (not available for RGB and PC Card Viewer) Resolution (when Auto Adjust is off) You can select three levels video noise reduction. NOTE: The lower the Noise Reduction level, the better the image quality by way of higher video bandwidth. This allows you to activate or deactivate the Advanced AccuBlend feature. Auto ............... Turns on the Advanced AccuBlend feature. The projector automatically reduces or enlarges the current image to fit the full screen. Native ............
Color Management Projector Options Gamma Correction (not available for PC Card Viewer) Use the or button to choose "Normal" when in a lighted room and "Natural 1&2" when in a darkened room. "Natural 1" for better flesh tone; "Natural 2" for true reproduction of middle tones. Each mode is recommended for : Normal .......... For the regular picture Natural 1 ........ For true color reproduction of natural tones Natural 2 ........
Projector Pointer: This enables you to select from eight different Pointer icons for the "Pointer" button on your remote control. After moving your Pointer icon to the area you want on the screen, press the Magnify button on the remote control to enlarge the selected area on the screen. See page E-28 for more details. NOTE: There may be cases where the Pointer function is not available (ex. a non-interlace signal at 15kHz such as video game.
Mouse Settings: This option lets you to change your USB mouse settings. The mouse settings feature is available for USB mouse only. Choose the settings you want: Mouse Button ................ "Right Hand" or "Left Hand" Mouse Sensitivity .......... "Fast", "Medium" or "Slow" [Page3] Signal Select [Page2] PC Card Viewer Options RGB: Allows you to choose "RGB" for an RGB source such as a computer, or "Component" for a component video source such as a DVD player.
Auto Start: Turns the projector on automatically when the power cable is inserted into an active power outlet. This eliminates the need to always use the "Power" button on the remote control or projector cabinet. [Page5] Power Management: When this option is on and there is no RGB input for five minutes or more, the projector will automatically turn itself off. Power Off Confirmation: This option determines whether a confirmation dialog for turning off the projector will appear or not.
PC Card Files: Displays a list of all the files stored in the CompactFlash card so that you can select a file you want to display. You can also sort files by file name or date, or display the file. Although a list of all the files in the CompactFlash card is displayed, you can view files in idx, text, HTML, JPEG and BMP format only. Selecting BMP and JPEG files automatically switches to the PC Card Viewer source.
2. Use the Select and then ▼ button to select “Logo”. 3. Press the Enter on the remote control or the cabinet. You will get the confirmation dialog box. Contents: 4. Select “OK” and press the Enter button. This completes changing a logo for the background. * Once you have changed the background from the NEC logo to another, you cannot return the logo to background even by using Factory Default. To do so, repeat the above steps. The NEC logo file is included on the supplied CD-ROM (/logo/nec_b_x.jpg).
Using the PC Card Viewer function Inserting the CompactFlash Card NOTE: When using the supplied software (CD-ROM) The software is designed to use with a personal computer only. Do not play the software on CD player. Doing so could cause damage to speakers. • Hold the CompactFlash card horizontally and insert it slowly into card slot with its top facing up. • The eject button pops out once the CompactFlash card is fully inserted. Check that the CompactFlash card is fully inserted.
Installing the PC Card Viewer Software Starting Up the PC Card Viewer Software on your PC Before Installing Perform the following before installing the PC Card Viewer software: • If Windows is already started, exit all applications. Installation may not be performed properly if any applications are running. Installation (PC Card Viewer Utility 1.0) Use the PC Card Viewer Utility 1.0 for creating viewer slides.
Operating the PC Card Viewer Function from the Projector (playback) This section describes the operation for showing slides of presentation documents created using the PC Card Viewer function with the projector. It is also possible to make slides directly from the images projected with the projector. Drag: Drags to move the tool bar. This is available for USB mouse operation only. Prev: Returns to the previous slide or folder. Or this lets you play slides back in reverse.
When the tool bar is not displayed: Auto Play Mode Press the FOLDER LIST button on the remote control to display folders from a CompactFlash card in the projector’s PC Card slot. • If the “Auto Play” option is selected in “PC Card Viewer Options” of the menu, any given slide will start to play automatically. You can also specify Auto Play Interval between 5 and 300 seconds.
Capturing Images Displayed on the Projector Storing images displayed on the projector on the CompactFlash card Preparations: Insert the CompactFlash card into the card slot. Insert the CompactFlash card with the side with the insertion direction arrow on the top. * Press the eject button to eject the card. 1. Project the image you wish to store on the projector. 2. Select the “Capture” from the Tools menu. NOTE: • File size of the captured image varies depending on the resolution of an input signal.
Uninstalling the PC Card Viewer Software Deleting Captured Images Prev Play Jump Setup View Even if you do now know the PC Card Viewer software's file names or where they are stored, the PC Card Viewer software files can be easily removed from the system using the "Install/Uninstall Applications" control panel in Windows. (Normally there is no need to perform this operation.
Terminology PC card This is the name of a card currently being standardized by the Japan Electronic Industry Association (JEIDA) and PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card Interface Association) of the United States. ATA card A type of PC card. ATA was originally a type of interface between computers and fixed disk devices. The ATA card is a standard card-type recording medium. CompactFlash CompactFlash card is a small removable card conforming to ATA specifications.
4. MAINTENANCE This section describes the simple maintenance procedures you should follow to replace the lamp. 3 Remove the lamp housing by pulling out the handle. NOTE: There is an interlock on this case to prevent the risk of electrical shock. Do not attempt to circumvent this interlock. Replacing the Lamp After your lamp has been operating for 1000 hours (up to 1500 hours : Eco mode) or longer, the “Status” indicator in the cabinet will go on and the message will appear.
5. TROUBLESHOOTING This section helps you resolve problems you may encounter while setting up or using the projector. Power/Status Light Messages Condition Power Indicator Status Indicator Standby Steady orange – – Cooling down Blinking green – Blinks green for 90 seconds Lamp in Normal mode Steady green – – Lamp in Eco mode Steady green Steady green – Retrying to turn on lamp Steady green Blinking orange The projector retries 3 times at an interval of 15 sec for max.
Common Problems & Solutions Problem Check These Items Does not turn on • Check that the power cable is plugged in and that the power button on the projector cabinet or the remote control is on. • Ensure that the lamp cover is installed correctly. See page E-49. • Check to see if the projector has overheated or the lamp usage exceeds 1100 hours (up to 1600 hours : Eco mode).
6. SPECIFICATIONS This section provides technical information about the LT150Z Projector's performance Model Number LT150Z Optical DMD™ Single Chip Digital Micromirror Device(DMD™), 1024x768 dots Lens Manual zoom, Manual focus: F2.6 – 2.8 f= 28.3 – 34.0mm Lamp 135 W NSH lamp (The lamp is warranted for 1000 hours of operation time within 6 months.) Image Size 30 - 200 inches (0.8 - 5.1 m) diagonal Projection Distance 3.8 – 31.7ft (1.16 – 9.
Cabinet Dimensions PC CONTROL AUDIO RGB S-VIDEO USB AC IN ∼ VIDEO PC CARD PC CARD ACCESS STATUS ON/ STAND BY AUTO ADJUST SOURCE NT CA ER E POWER NC EL SELECT MENU 196 (7.7”) 238 (9.4”) 243 (9.6”) 43.5 (1.71”) Lens center Lens center 53 (2.1”) 29.5 (1.16”) 8 (0.
D-Sub Pin Assignments Mini D-Sub 15 Pin Connector 5 4 3 2 1 10 9 8 7 6 15 14 13 12 11 Pin No. Signal Level Video signal : 0.
Compatible Input Signal List Signal # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # NTSC PAL SECAM VESA IBM MAC MAC MAC VESA VESA IBM VESA IBM VESA IBM IBM VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA MAC VESA VESA VESA MAC VESA VESA VESA MAC SUN SGI VESA VESA MAC HP SUN VESA VESA HDTV (1080i)(1125i) HDTV (1080i)(1125i) HDTV (720p)(750p) SDTV (480p)(525p) SDTV (480i)(525i) VESA VESA VESA VESA Resolution ( Dots ) 640 640 640 640 640 640 640 640 640 720 720 720 720 800 800 800 800 800 832 1024 1024 1024 1024 1024 1024 1152 1152 1152
PC Control Codes Cable Connection Communication Protocol Function Code Data Baud rate: 38400 bps POWER ON 02H 00H 00H 00H 00H 02H Data length: 8 bits POWER OFF 02H 01H 00H 00H 00H 03H Parity: No parity INPUT SELECT RGB 02H 03H 00H 00H 02H 01H 01H 09H Stop bit: One bit X on/off: None Full duplex INPUT SELECT VIDEO 02H 03H 00H 00H 02H 01H 06H 0EH Communications procedure: INPUT SELECT S-VIDEO 02H 03H 00H 00H 02H 01H 0BH 13H INPUT SELECT PC CARD VIEWER 02H 03H 00H 00H 02H 01H 1FH 27H PIC
