LCD Projector MultiSync LT156/155/LT154 User’s Manual
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MultiSync LT156/LT155/LT154 LCD Projector User’s Manual English O S N/ TA N D B Y P O W A A UT D O JU S T S O C E S LE C T CEL E CAN M U R EN U E NTE R P A C C C C A TA ES RD TU S S R S E E–1
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Precautions C A U T I O N Please read this manual carefully before using your NEC MultiSync LT156/LT155/LT154 Projector and keep the manual handy for future reference. Your serial number is located under the name plate label on the bottom of your MultiSync LT156/LT155/LT154. Record it here: LASER RADIATIONDO NOT STATE INTO BEAM WAVE LENGTH: 650nm MAX.
Important Safeguards Lamp Replacement 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. • To replace the lamp, follow all instructions provided on page E-48. • Be sure to replace the lamp when the message "The Lamp has reached the end of its usable life. Please replace the lamp." appears.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Setup ................................................................................... Orientation ..................................................................... Background ................................................................... Mouse Settings ............................................................. Button/Sensitivity ....................................................... PC Card Viewer Options ............................................... Capture Options ....
1. INTRODUCTION Introduction to the MultiSync LT156/LT155/LT154 Projector This section introduces you to your new MultiSync LT156 (XGA) / LT155 (XGA) / LT154 (XGA) Projector and describes the features and controls. Congratulations on Your Purchase of The MultiSync LT156/LT155/LT154 Projector The MultiSync LT156/LT155/LT154 is one of the very best projectors available today.
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 MultiSync LT156/LT155/LT154 Projector. O S N/ TA N D B Y P O W A A UT D O JU S T P A C C C C A TA ES RD TU S S R S E S O U E NTE R C E E LE C T CEL Remote mouse receiver S CAN M EN R Batteries (AA 2) Lens cap U String and rivet FF O O E ID V 1 N O O E ID -V S B G R TO AU B G R U N E M J.
Getting to Know Your MultiSync LT156/LT155/LT154 Projector Front/Side Features Controls O S N/ TA N D Built-In Monaural Speaker (0.5W) B Y P O W A A UT D O JU S T P A C C C C A TA ES RD TU S S R S E S O U E NTE R C E S CAN E LE C T CEL M EN R Lens U Remote Sensor Ventilation (inlet) One-touch Tilt Button Air Filter Adjustable Tilt Foot Zoom lever Focus ring Lens cap Attaching the lens cap to the lens hood with the supplied string and rivet 1.
Rear/Side Features AC Input CEL U C LE E S CAN E EN T M Connect the supplied power cable’s threepin plug here.
Top Features CEL NU 8 9 U R C E S CA N E LE C T M E 4 E NTE R CC A A UT D O JU S T 1 D 2 PC B O S N/ TA N D B Y 3 US 5 CO NT P A C C C S CE AR TA S D TU S P O S W E R S O AR RO 6 L VID E O 7 SV 1. Menu Button Displays the menu. 2. Select ▲▼ / Volume (+) (-) Buttons ▲▼: Use these buttons to select the menu of the item you wish to adjust. When no menus appear, these buttons work as a volume control. : Use these buttons to change the level of a selected menu item.
Terminal Panel Features LT 3 15 US B AC IN 2 PC 6 EO S-V IDE O CO NT RO L VID DV EO I-D S-V 9 P A C C C S CE AR TA S D TU S P O S W E R 4 B Y D O S N/ TA N D AR A A UT D O JU S T E NTE R 5 CC S O U R C E 6 CA N S E LE C T 7 NU CEL M E 8 IDE O AU DIO RG B AU DIO 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. 2.
3. LED Flashes when any button is pressed. Remote Control Features NOTE: If you are using a Macintosh computer, you can click either the rightclick or left-click button to activate the mouse. NOTE: If any one of the buttons is pressed and held for 60 seconds or more, the button operations will cease to operate. This is not a malfunction, rather it is a feature used to prolong battery power. To cancel this feature, press any one of the buttons other than the Mouse button. 1.
. Enter / Left Click Button When you are in the Computer mode, this button works as the mouse left button. When you are in the Projector mode, which is indicated by lighting the PJ button: Use this button to enter your menu selection. It works the same way as the "Enter" button on the cabinet. 16. Cancel/ Right Click Button When you are in the Computer mode, this button works as the mouse right button.
Remote Control Battery Installation Operating Range 1. Press firmly and slide the battery cover off. 7m 7m 30˚ CA STATUS PC CARD ACCESS SOURCE MEN U ER NT ON/ STAND BY L SELECT 30˚ AUTO ADJUST NC E E POWER 30˚ 30˚ Remote Sensor 2. Remove both old batteries and install new ones (AA). Ensure that you have the batteries' polarity (+/–) aligned correctly. Remote Control Precautions • • • • Handle the remote control carefully. If the remote control gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.
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 To use the remote mouse function, connect the remote mouse receiver to your computer with one of the remote mouse cables (USB, PS/2 or Mac ADB).
Switching operation mode between mouse 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 MultiSync LT156/LT155/LT154 projector and how to connect video and audio sources. Setting up Your Projector Your MultiSync LT156/LT155/LT154 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.
Distance Chart Throwing Distance (C) Screen top B=Vertical distance between lens center and screen center C=Throw distance D=Vertical distance between lens center and screen bottom (screen top for ceiling installation) Screen center B Throwing Angle (α) Lens Center 1.6” (40.3mm) D Projector Foot Screen Bottom Ceiling Installation WARNING Screen top D Lens Center Projector Foot 1.6” (40.
Wiring Diagram VCR, DVD Player or LaserDisc Player To video, S-video, and audio inputs on the projector. Document Camera LT156 DVI VIDEO S-VIDEO RGB AUDIO PC CONTROL 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. For LT156: DVI-D – DVI-D signal cable (supplied) To DVI connector on the projector.
Connecting Your PC Mini D-Sub 15 pin connector U CAN C EL EN E LE C T M LT155/LT154 E S R P O W E S A A UT D O JU S T P A C C C C A T A ES R D TU S S S O U R C E NTE R C CA RD B Y US B AC PC O S N/ TA N D 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 Macintosh Computer Macintosh (Notebook type) CAN C EL U E S E LE C T M LT155/LT154 EN P A C C C S CE AR TA S D TU S S P O W A A UT D O JU S T E R S O U R C E NTE R C CA RD PC IN O S N/ TA N D B Y US B AC CO NT RO VID L EO S-V IDE O RG B DE O RGB Signal cable (supplied) AU DIO RG BI S-V IDE O NP UT AU DIO RG B Audio cable (not supplied) AU DIO S E LE C T U CAN C EL EN E M LT156 R P O W E S A A UT D O JU S T P A C C C C A TA ES RD TU
Connecting Your DVD Player DVD player LT155 / LT154 U CEL CAN S O U R C E E NTE R US B AC PC IN O N S / TA N D B Y Cr CO NT RO VI L DE O S-VI DE O Cb DIO AU L R P A C A A UT D O JU S T C CA RD C C S CE AR TA S D TU S P O S W E R EN S E LE C T M LT155/LT154 RG RG B DE Y S-V Optional 15-pin-toRCA 3 cable (optional) (Component V ) Cr Cb BI AU DIO O IDE NP O RG UT B Y AU DIO White CAN P A C A A UT D O JU S T C C S CE AR TA S D TU S P O S W E R E NTE R CEL U C CA RD
Connecting Your VCR or Laser Disc Player U CEL EN E S CAN E LE C T M VCR/ Laser disc player IDE CO NT RO VI L DE O S-VI DE O RG B US D N O VID TA PC IN S AC N / B Y US B S-V DIO AU L R R P O W O E S A A UT D O JU S T P A C C C C A TA E S R D TU S S S O U R C E NTE R C CA RD EO AU DIO B PC S-V CO S-video cable (not supplied) NT IDE RO O L VID EO S-V IDE O RG Audio cable (not supplied) B Video cable (not supplied) Audio equipment Document camera D
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 To turn off the projector: First press the “off” button on the remote control (“ON/STAND BY” button on the projector cabinet) for a minimum of two seconds. The power indicator will glow orange. After the projector turns off, the cooling fans keep operating for one minute. Before you turn on your projector, ensure that the computer or video source is turned on and that your lens cap is removed. 1.
3. Adjust a Projected Image Select the Computer or Video Source C EL E CAN C R A A UT D O JU S T S E NTE R Lift the front edge of the projector to center the image vertically. O U T PJ C RGB 2 E LE RGB 1 S-VIDEO AUTO ADJ.
Adjust the Tilt Foot [Poor picture] S O U R C E TO S U U A DJ A T / N D O AN T S B Y D R A C SS C E P CC S A TU TA R S E W O P 1. Lift the front edge of the projector. 2. Press the Tilt button on the front of the projector to extend the adjustable tilt foot (maximum height). Adjust the Image Using Auto Adjust The Auto Adjust function automatically optimizes the image in RGB mode.
Optimizing RGB image automatically Press the Auto Adjust button to optimize an RGB image automatically. Basic Operation Selecting the computer or video source: SOURCE OFF ON SOURCE VIDEO AUTO ADJUST RGB 1 Each time the Source button is pressed, the input source will change as follows: → RGB [“DVI (DIGITAL) → DVI (ANALOG)” on LT156] → Video PC Card Viewer ← S-Video ← RGB 1 HELP S-VIDEO AUTO ADJ.
Volume control: Sound level from the speaker on the projector can be adjusted. Using Pointer You can use one of eight pointers to draw your audience's attention to the portion of a projected image you want. POINTER VOL. increase volume Volume bar Press the Pointer button to display the pointer. decrease volume Turning off picture and sound: Press the Picture Mute button to turn off the image and sound for a short period of time. Press again to restore the image and sound.
4. Return the image to the original size. Using the Menus NOTE: The on-screen menu may not be displayed correctly while interlaced motion video image is projected. MAGNIFY 1. Press the “Menu” button on the remote control or projector cabinet to display the Main Menu. NOTE: When using a USB mouse, click the mouse button to display the main menu. For other operations, do the same way as you use your PC mouse. 2.
2. Use the ▲ or ▼ button 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. An item “To Advanced Menu” will be added to the bottom of the Basic/ Custom Menu. Selecting this item and pressing the “Enter” button will display the “Advanced Menu” features. Using a USB Mouse Using a USB mouse gives you a smooth operation. A commercially available USB mouse is required.
Menu Tree Advanced Menu Source Select Picture Volume Image Options Projector Options Tools Help NOTE: 1) When menu items are not available, they are indicated in white. 2) For LT156: When DVI (DIGITAL) is selected, making any adjustment executes the Auto Adjust feature. The AUTO ADJUST button on the remote control is also available. You can adjust the horizontal and the vertical position for DVI digital signal but cannot save those adjustments.
Menu Elements Help Button Tab Title bar Close Button Highlight OK Button Cancel Button Solid triangle Radio button Check box Drag Slide bar Tool 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. A highlighted triangle indicates the item is active. Tab: Indicates a group of features in a dialog box.
The launcher is a tool bar including the following buttons: Menu Descriptions & Functions Source Select Drag ............. Prev ............. Next ............. Play .............. Stop ............. Jump ........... Select ........... Setup ........... 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 Gamma Correction 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 ......
Horizontal/Vertical Position .................... Adjusts the image location horizontally and vertically using the and buttons. This adjustment is made automatically when the Auto Adjust is turned on. Clock ............ Use this item to fine tune the computer image or to remove any vertical banding that might appear. This function adjusts the clock frequencies that eliminate the horizontal banding in the image. Press the and buttons until the banding disappears.
Advanced Menu .......... This is the menu that contains all the available menus and commands. Basic/Custom Menu .... This is the menu that you can customize using the Basic/Custom Menu Edit to fit your needs.
Setup Enables you to set operating options. Press "OK" to save your changes for all the features of Page1, Page2, Page3, Page 4 and Page5. Auto Play Interval: You can specify interval time between 5 and 300 seconds. NOTE: The Auto Play Interval time set on the PC Card Viewer Utility overrides the one set here. [Page1] Manual Play: Views a slide manually when PC Card Viewer input is selected.
[Page4] Clear Lamp Hour Meter: Resets the lamp clock back to zero. Pressing this button appears a confirmation dialog box. To reset the lamp usage hour, press "OK". NOTE: The projector will turn off and go into standby mode after 1100 hours (up to 2200 hours in Eco mode) of service. If this happens, press the "Help" button on the remote control for ten seconds to reset the lamp clock back to zero. Do this only after replacing the lamp.
Tools 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.
Changing Background Logo: The Logo button allows you to select a background logo from graphic files on a CompactFlash card and change to it as the background logo. NOTE: File size must be 64KB or less. Other file formats than JPEG and BMP are not available. 1. Use the ▲ or ▼ button to select a JPEG or BMP file for your background logo. 2. Use the and then ▼ button to select “Logo”. 3. Press the Enter on the remote control or the cabinet. You will get the confirmation dialog box.
U CEL CAN Features E NTE R CC AR The Viewer feature allows slides stored on a CompactFlash memory card (referred to as CompactFlash card in this manual) to be displayed on the projector. Even if no computer is available, presentations can be conducted simply with the projector. This feature is convenient for holding presentations at meetings and in offices, as well as for playing images taken on digital cameras.
Installing the PC Card Viewer Software 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 Install the viewer software as described below. To quit installation before it is completed, press the "Cancel" button then follow the instructions in the dialog box.
Delete ........ Deletes a captured slide(s) or all the captured slides in the Capture – specific folder. View .......... Hides the tool bar while you are playing back. Pressing the MENU button or clicking with the right button of a mouse shows it again. 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.
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.
Deleting Captured Images Capturing Images Displayed on the Projector Storing images displayed on the projector on the CompactFlash card Prev 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. Play Jump Setup View Drag Next Stop Select Delete 1. Project the image you wish to store on the projector.
Uninstalling the PC Card Viewer Software 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.) 3. In the "Add/Remove Programs Properties" dialog box, click the "Install/Uninstall" tab, then select "PC Card Viewer Utility 1.
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 and clean the filter. 3. Insert a new lamp housing until the lamp housing is plugged into the socket. CAUTION: Do not use a lamp other than the NEC replacement lamp (LT55LP). Order this from your NEC dealer. Replacing the Lamp After your lamp has been operating for 1000 hours (2000 hours : Eco mode) or longer, the “Status” light in the cabinet will go on and the message will appear.
Cleaning or Replacing the Filters The air-filter sponge keeps the inside of the MultiSync LT156/LT155/ LT154 Projector free from dust or dirt and should be cleaned after every 100 hours of operation (more often in dusty conditions). If the filter is dirty or clogged, your projector may overheat. CAUTION • Turn off the power and unplug the projector before replacing the filter. • Only clean the outside of the filter cover with a vacuum cleaner.
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 Note Standby Steady orange – – Cooling down Blinking green – Blinks green for 60 seconds Lamp in High-Bright 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.
When using the PC Card Viewer function Condition Status No picture • • • • Part of a slide is not displayed • While an image with over 1024 768 dots is projected, several lines of information will be lost. Use the supplied software change the image to 1024 768 dots in size. Contents of CompactFlash Card are damaged • Use a computer, etc., to repair the data.
6. SPECIFICATIONS This section provides technical information about the MultiSync LT156/LT155/LT154 Projector’s performance. Model Number LT156/LT155/LT154 Optical LCD Panel Image Size 0.9” p-Si TFT active-matrix, 1024 768 dots With Micro Lens Array (LT156 / LT155) Manual zoom, manual focus F2.0 – 2.3 f=36.5 – 42 mm 130W NSH lamp (110W in Eco mode) The lamp, under normal operating conditions, is warranted for 1000 hours of operation time within 6 months. 25 – 300 inches (0.64 – 7.
Cabinet Dimensions LT156/LT155/LT154 POWER ON/ STAND BY STATUS PC CARD ACCESS AUTO ADJUST 266 (10.47") SOURCE CA ER E NT NC EL SELECT (0.67") 17 MENU 207 (8.15") 40.35 (1.59") 40.3 (1.59") 63 (2.5") 31.2 (1.23") Lens center 5 (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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Signal Level Video signal : 0.
Timing Chart Y/N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y #Y #Y #Y #Y #Y #Y #Y #Y #Y #Y #Y #Y #Y #Y #Y #Y #Y #Y #Y #Y #Y Y Y Signal Resolution ( Dots ) 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 SGI VESA MAC MAC HP SUN VESA VESA HDTV (1080i)(1125i) HDTV (720p)(750p) SDTV (480p)(525p) SDTV (480i)(525i) VESA VESA VESA VESA DVD YCbCr DVD YCbCr 640 768 768 640 640 640 640 640 640 640 6
PC Control Codes Cable Connection LT155/LT154 Communication Protocol Baud rate: 38400 bps Data length: 8 bits Parity: No parity Stop bit: One bit X on/off: None Communications Full duplex procedure: Function POWER ON POWER OFF INPUT SELECT RGB INPUT SELECT VIDEO INPUT SELECT S-VIDEO INPUT SELECT PC CARD VIEWER PICTURE MUTE ON PICTURE MUTE OFF SOUND MUTE ON SOUND MUTE OFF ON SCREEN MUTE ON ON SCREEN MUTE OFF Code Data 02H 00H 00H 02H 01H 00H 02H 03H 00H 02H 03H 00H 02H 03H 00H 02H 03H 00H 02H 10H 00H 02
Printed in Japan 7N8P0203
