LCD PROJECTOR MultiSync MT830/1030 USER'S MANUAL English Deutsch Françe Español Italiano Svenska
MultiSync MT830/MT1030 LCD Projector User’s Manual English
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Precautions Important Safeguards Please read this manual carefully before using your NEC MultiSync MT830/1030 LCD Projector and keep the manual handy for future reference. These safety instructions are to ensure the long life of your LCD projector and to prevent fire and shock. Please read them carefully and heed all warnings. Your serial number is located under the name plate label on the right side of your MultiSync MT830/1030 . Record it here: Installation 1.
Lamp Replacement • Perform lamp replacement in accordance with the instructions on page E-37. • Be sure to replace the lamp when the Status light comes on. If you continue to use the lamp after 2000 hours of use, the lamp bulb may shatter, and pieces of glass may be scattered in the lamp case. Do not touch them as the pieces of glass may cause injury. If this happens, contact your NEC dealer for lamp replacement. • Allow a minimum of ONE minute to elapse between turning the lamp off and on.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction Introduction To The MultiSync MT830/1030 LCD Projector ....................................... E-5 How Do You Get Started ? ............................................................................................ E-6 What’s In The Box? ...................................................................................................... E-6 Getting To Know Your MultiSync MT830/1030 LCD Projector ................................... E-7 Front / Rear Features .............
1 INTRODUCTION • An image can be projected from in front or behind a screen, and the projector can even be installed on the ceiling. • NEC Technologies' exclusive AccuBlend intelligent pixel blending technology - an extremely accurate image compression technology - offers a crisp image with SXGA (128021024) resolution*3. You can select any point on the screen with the pointer and enlarge the selected area.
How Do You Get Started? Remote control String and rivet The fastest way to get started is to take your time and do everything right the first time. Take a few minutes now to review the manual. This may save you hours later on. At the beginning of each section of the manual you'll find an overview. If the section doesn't apply, you can skip it. What’s In The Box? Make sure your box contains everything listed. If any pieces are missing, contact your dealer.
Getting To Know Your MultiSync MT830/1030 LCD Projector Front Features AC Input Plug the female end of the supplied power cable here, and the male end into a properly grounded outlet.
Top Features 1 Power Button Use this button to turn the power on and off when the Main Power Switch is on and the LCD projector is in standby. 2 Menu Button Displays the on- screen menu. 3 Select (▲▼§ ©) / (+)(–) Buttons Select: (▲▼§ ©) (+)(–): After you press the “Menu” button, use the ▲ or ▼ button to select the menu icon of the item you wish to adjust. Use these buttons while you' re in the Image Adjust mode to change the level of a selected menu item.
Terminal Panel Features 1 This panel is located on the left side and is where you connect your cables. 3 1 S-Video Input Here is where you connect the S-Video input from an external source like a VCR. S–VIDEO INPUT PC CONTROL MOUSE OUTPUT AUDIO RGB MONITOR OUTPUT L/MONO Left Channel/Mono Audio Input Jack This is your left channel audio input for stereo sound coming from S-Video equipment or audio system. This also serves as your monaural audio input.
5 RGB Input 2 Connector (Mini D-Sub 15 pin) 6 Connect a Macintosh or compatible computer here using the signal cable and the monitor adapter that is supplied. Or connect your PC or other RGB equipment such as IBM or compatible computers. Use the signal cable that is supplied to connect to a PC.
Remote Control Features You can use your remote control with the cable or wireless to operate your MultiSync MT830/1030 LCD Projector. With the mouse output port connected to your computer, you can also use the projector's remote control to operate your computer's mouse wireless. (See page E-25 to connect your computer to the mouse output port.) If you want to use your remote control with the cable, connect one end of the cable to the jack on the remote control and the other end to the Terminal Panel.
11 Laser Button Press and hold this button to activate the laser pointer. When lit, you can use the laser to draw your audience's attention to a red dot that you can place on any object within 10 m. 12 Menu Button Use this button to call up the On-Screen Menu so you can adjust and set the image. After you press this button, it will light up. During this time you can use the mouse pad and right/left click buttons to make menu selections.
19 Slide Button Press (+) to advance the next file or slide and (-) to return to the previous file or slide. (the optional MT Viewer board required) 20 Magnify Button Use the (+) or (-) button to adjust the image size up to 400%. When the Pointer is displayed, the magnified image is displayed at the center of the Pointer. When the Pointer is not displayed, the magnified image is displayed at the center of the screen.
2 INSTALLATION This section describes how to set up your MultiSync MT830/ 1030 LCD projector and how to connect video and audio sources. Setting Up Your MultiSync MT830/ 1030 LCD Projector Your MultiSync MT830/1030 LCD 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. Attaching the lens cap to the lens hood with the supplied string and rivet.
Using A Tabletop Or Cart 1. Place your LCD projector on a flat level surface at the optimal distance from the screen or wall so you realize the size image you want. (Avoid having bright room lighting or sun light directly on the screen or wall where you'll be projecting the image.) (A) Top view screen 2. Connect the power cable, remove the lens cap and turn the projector on. (If no input signal is available, the projector will display a background image.) 3.
Distance Chart C A α E D Formulas (mm) H inch=Horizontal Screen Width M =1.25H / 33.02 (Projection magnification) A =C / cosα C (WIDE) = 53.22M – 85.609 C (TELE) = C (WIDE) 21.3055 D = {(3H/8) – (92.2 + 8M)} = 1.906M – 92.2 E = 92.
Standard Zoom Lens (Wide) α β (sin= α) γ (cos= α) Degree Screen Size H–Width inch 32 48 56 64 72 80 96 120 144 160 192 216 240 4 : 3 Diagonal inch 40 60 70 80 90 100 120 150 180 200 240 270 300 A mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch 1572 61.9 1552 61.1 -34 -1.32 339 13.3 2400 94.5 2371 93.4 -4 -0.16 462 18.2 2814 110.8 2781 109.5 10 0.41 523 20.6 3228 127.1 3190 125.6 25 0.99 585 23.0 3642 143.4 3600 141.7 40 1.57 646 25.4 4056 159.7 4009 157.8 55 2.15 708 27.9 4884 192.
WARNING • • • • Only use your LCD projector on a solid, level surface. If the projector falls to the ground, you can be injured and the projector severely damaged. Do not use the LCD projector where temperatures vary greatly. The projector must be used at temperatures between 0˚C and 40˚C. Do not expose the LCD projector to moisture, dust, or smoke. This will harm the screen image. Ensure that you have adequate ventilation around your LCD projector so heat can dissipate.
Standard Zoom Lens (Wide) α β (sin= α) γ (cos= α) Degree Screen Size H–Width inch 32 48 56 64 72 80 96 120 144 160 192 216 240 4 : 3 Diagonal inch 40 60 70 80 90 100 120 150 180 200 240 270 300 A mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch 1572 61.9 332 13.1 1552 61.11 -27 -1.0 2400 94.5 455 17.9 2371 93.36 3 0.1 7369 4056 4884 6127 2814 3228 3642 8197 9853 11096 12338 110.8 127.1 143.4 159.7 192.3 241.2 290.1 322.7 387.9 436.8 485.
If your projector is mounted on the ceiling and your image is upside down, use the “Menu” and “Select” buttons on your projector cabinet or (▲) (▼) buttons on your remote control to correct the orientation. (See page E-32.) Reflecting The Image Using a mirror to reflect your LCD projector's image enables you to enjoy a much larger image. Contact your NEC dealer if you need a mirror.
Wiring Diagram To video, S-video, and audio inputs on the LCD Projector.
Connecting Your PC Or Macintosh Computer Settings for Monitor Mode Number of DIP switch Connecting your PC or Macintosh computer to your MultiSync MT830 (SVGA)/1030 (XGA) Projector will enable you to project your computer's screen image for an impressive presentation.
Examples of DIP switch setting 13” fixed mode 17” multi-scan mode ON ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 → → → ON VGA/SVGA mode 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 NOTE: Refer to your computer's owner's manual for more information about your computer's video output requirements and any special identification or configuring your projector's image and monitor may require.
Changing Video Resolutions Depending on your computer's graphic capability, you may be able to select one of several resolutions. Generally a computereither a PC or Macintosh- with 1 meg. of memory will run: 6402480 at 16.7 million colors (24 bit Truecolor) 8002600 at 65 thousand colors. 10242768 at 256 colors. As the resolution increases, the number of colors you can run decreases. With 2 meg. of memory a computer will run: 6402480 at 16.7 million colors (24 bit Truecolor). 8002600 at 16.
Connecting Your Document Camera You can connect your MultiSync MT830/1030 LCD Projector to a document camera. To do so, simply: 1. Turn off the power to your LCD projector and document camera. 2. Use a standard video cable to connect your document camera to the Video input on your projector. 3. Turn on the LCD projector and the document camera. NOTE: Refer to your document camera's owner's manual for more information about your camera's video output requirements .
3 OPERATION This section describes how to select a computer or video source and how to adjust the picture and sound. General Controls Before you turn on your MultiSync MT830/1030 LCD Projector, ensure that the computer or video source is turned on and that your lens cap is removed. 1. Turn On The LCD Projector The main power switch is on the front panel of the MultiSync MT830/1030 LCD Projector. By turning this switch on, the projector will go into its standby mode and the power light will glow amber.
Using The Menus 1. Press the "Menu" button on the remote control or projector cabinet to display the Main Menu. 2. Press the "Select" button on the projector cabinet or (▲) (▼) buttons on your remote control to highlight the menu for the item you want to adjust. 3. Press the "Enter" button on the projector cabinet or the "Left Click" button on the remote control to select a submenu or item. 4.
Menu Descriptions & Functions Source Menu 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. Press the "Select" button on the projector cabinet or (▲) (▼) buttons on your remote control to highlight the menu for the item you want to adjust Video Selects what is connected to your Video input-VCR, laser disc player, DVD player, or document camera.
Image Adjustment Menu Provides access to controls for your image and sound. Use the “Select” button on the projector cabinet or (▲) (▼) buttons on your remote control to highlight the menu for the item you want to adjust. The volume, image mode, keystone, brightness, contrast, color, tint and sharpness controls are available for Video or S-Video sources. The volume, image mode, keystone, brightness, contrast, white balance and auto mode controls are available for RGB 1 or RGB 2 sources.
White Balance... Use the Mouse pad (+) or (-) buttons to adjust the white balance. Brightness for each color (RGB) is used to adjust the black level of the screen; Contrast for each color (RGB) to adjust the white level of the screen. Auto Mode... Use the Mouse pad (+) button to turn this feature on so "Horizontal Position", "Vertical Position", "Picture Adjustment", "Fine Picture" and "Resolution" are made automatically. Usually set to ON.
Power Menu Provides access to Lamp Usage information and the Auto Start and Power Management features. Use the “Select” button on the projector cabinet or (▲) (▼) buttons on your remote control to access a submenu. Then press the Mouse pad (+) or (–) to choose a specific option. Lamp Usage This tells you how long the lamp has been in operation. It is recommended that you replace a lamp after 2000 hours of service.
Settings Menu Enables you to set preferences and other operating options. Use the “Select” button on the projector cabinet or (▲) (▼) buttons on your remote control to access the submenu you want. Capture (with the optional viewer board installed only) When the Capture is selected, press "Enter" on the projector cabinet or Left Click button on the remote control to display "Execute" and "capture" an image from a source that is currently being displayed.
Using the Viewer function 4. Insert the optional viewer board into the slot. Be sure to push the board until the board is securely fitted. If you use the Viewer function on the LCD projector, you must first install the optional MT Viewer board (VK-MT) in the LCD projector and set up the exclusive software included with the VK-MT kit. See the user's manual included with the VK-MT for installing and uninstalling the software. Mounting the Optional MT Viewer Board To install the Viewer board: 1.
Projecting Slides Orientation of flash memory card insertion The flash memory card has a front and a back side and the flash memory card is designed to be inserted in only one orientation. The card is designed so that it cannot be inserted in reverse, but trying to insert it forcefully might break the pins inside the slot or ruin the flash memory card slot. See the flash memory card manual for information about the orientation of the flash memory card. 4. Select a file or a slide.
Selecting a File from a List of Files Selecting a Slide from a List of Slides (Table) * The Viewer feature allows you to store one or more presentation materials in a single flash memory card. Each material is referred to as a "file" or "slide". To select a slide from a list of slides 1. Press the Menu button on the remote control or cabinet to select "PC Card". To select a file from a list of files 1. Press the Menu button on the remote control or cabinet to select "PC Card". 2.
Switching Slides To switch slides, press "SLIDE +" or "SLIDE -" button. This will cancel the Auto Play mode. To set the Auto Play mode, press the Menu button to select “Start” from the Source menu and press the Enter button on the cabinet or the Left Click button on the remote control. This is valid only when the Auto Play mode is selected. See more information about “Auto Play mode” for the Help file included with the Viewer board. * SLIDE- returns to the previous slide. SLIDE+ advances to the next slide.
4 MAINTENANCE This section describes the simple maintenance procedures you should follow to replace the lamp, clean or replace the filter, and replace the batteries in the remote control. Replacing The Lamp Step 1A After your lamp has been operating for 2000 hours or longer, the “status” light in the cabinet will go on. Even though the lamp may still be working, replace it at 2000 hours to maintain optimal projector performance. CAUTION • DO NOT TOUCH THE LAMP immediately after it has been used.
Cleaning Or Replacing The Filter The air-filter sponge keeps the inside of the MultiSync MT830/ 1030 LCD 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. NOTE: Clean your filter after every 100 hours of operation. CAUTION • Turn off the main 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 your MultiSync MT830/1030 LCD Projector. Status Light Messages Condition Status OFF m Normal On continually m The projector lamp has exceeded 2000 hours of operation and should be replaced. Blinking very rapidly (On and off in a cycle of 1 sec.) m Either the lamp cover or filter cover is not fastened properly. Check each and reattach them if necessary.
Common Problems & Solutions Problem Check These Items Does not turn on • Check that the cord is plugged in and that the power switch on the front panel is on. • Ensure that the filter cover is installed correctly. (See page E-38.) • Check to see if the projector has overheated or the lamp usage exceeds 2100 hours. If there is insufficient ventilation around the projector or if the room where you're presenting is particularly warm, move the projector to a cooler location.
6 SPECIFICATIONS This section provides technical information about the MultiSync MT830/1030 LCD Projector's performance. Model Number MT830G/MT1030G Optical LCD Panel Lens Lamp Image Size Projection Distance Light Output Contrast Ratio Color Temperature 1.3", p-Si TFT active-matrix, 8002600 dots (MT830) / 10242768 dots (MT1030) Power zoom, power focus F 2.5 f = 52 – 68 mm New short arc high pressure lamp 150 W 20 – 300 inches (50.8 – 762 cm) diagonal 1.0 – 12.
396.0 – 1 AUDIO AUDIO INPUT 2 PC CONTROL MOUSE OUTPUT RGB REMOTE CONTROL INPUT AUDIO 92.2 378.0 – + STATUS POWER INPUT RGB MONITOR OUTPUT RGB E-42 ON/OFF R AUDIO L/MONO AUDIO R INPUT L/MONO S–VIDEO INPUT VIDEO AC IN 148.0 Cabinet Dimensions 290 178.5 332.
D-Sub Pin Assignments PC 15-Pin mini D-Sub Pin No.
Timing Chart Y/N Signal Resolution 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 N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y # # # # # # # # # NTSC PAL SECAM VESA IBM VESA MAC VESA IBM MAC MAC MAC VESA VESA IBM VESA IBM IBM VESA IBM IBM VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA MAC VESA VESA VESA IBM MAC VESA VESA SGI MAC SUN SGI SGI VESA MAC HP VESA SUN 6402480 7682576 7682576 6402350 6402400 6402400 6402400 6402480 6402480 6402480 6402480 6402480 6402480 6402480 6402480 6402480 7202350 7202400 7202400 7202350 7202400 8002600 8002600 800
PC Control Command Reference Command Codes No.
Cable Connection Communication Protocol Baud rate: 9600 bps Data length: 8 bits Parity: No parity Stop bit: One bit X on/off: None Full duplex Communications procedure: If the CPU of the LCD projector has received the data correctly, it returns an ACK(C5H).
Printed in Japan 78409731
