Portable Projector VT660/VT560/VT460 User’s Manual
LIMITED WARRANTY (USA and Canada only) NEC SOLUTIONS’ PROJECTOR PRODUCTS HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE NEC Solutions (America), Inc. (hereafter NEC Solutions) warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms. 1. To obtain service on your product, consult the dealer from whom you purchased the product. 2. Whenever warranty service is required, the original dated invoice (or a copy) must be presented as proof of warranty coverage.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions. (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. U.S. Responsible Party: Address: Tel. No.: NEC Solutions (America), Inc. 1250 N.
Important Information RF Interference Safety Cautions Precautions WARNING The Federal Communications Commission does not allow any modifications or changes to the unit EXCEPT those specified by NEC Soluctions (America), Inc. in this manual. Failure to comply with this government regulation could void your right to operate this equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Fire and Shock Precautions What's in the Box? 1. Ensure that there is sufficient ventilation and that vents are unobstructed to prevent the build-up of heat inside your projector. Allow at least 3 inches (10 cm) of space between your projector and a wall. 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 VT660/VT560/VT460 Projector. 2.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Information ..................................................... E-2 TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................ E-32 Safety Cautions ............................................................................................................... E-2 What's in the Box? .......................................................................................................... E-3 Power Indicator .......................................................
INTRODUCTION Introduction to the Projector About this user's manual This section introduces you to your new VT660/VT560/VT460 Projector and describes the features and controls. 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 user's manual. This may save you time 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.
Part Names of the Projector Monaural Speaker (1W) Controls (See page E-7) Zoom Lever Lamp Cover (See page E-30) Focus Ring Lamp Cover Screw Lens Ventilation (outlet) Heated air is exhausted from here Adjustable Tilt Foot Lever (See page E-18) Adjustable Tilt Foot (See page E-18) Adjustable Tilt Foot Lever (See page E-18) Lens Cap Adjustable Tilt Foot (See page E-18) Remote Sensor (See page E-10) Remote Sensor (See page E-10) Ventilation (inlet) / Filter Cover (inlet) Built-in Security Slot ( Main
12. ENTER Button Executes your menu selection and activates items selected from the menu. Top Features 5 6 78 10 234 11 13. CANCEL Button Pressing this button will return to the previous menu. While you are in the main menu, pressing this button will close the menu. 9 1 12 13 1. POWER Button (ON / STAND BY)( ) Use this button to turn the power on and off when the main power is supplied and the projector is in standby mode.
Terminal Panel Features 6 5 2 1 4 3 7 8 1. RGB IN / Component Input Connector (Mini D-Sub 15 Pin) Connect your computer or other analog RGB equipment such as IBM compatible or Macintosh computers. Use the supplied RGB cable to connect to your computer. This also serves as a component input connector that allows you to connect a component video output of component equipment such as a DVD player. This connector also supports SCART output signal. See page E-14 for more details. 2.
Part Names of the Remote Control NOTE: If you are using a Macintosh computer, you can click either the CANCEL (right-click) or ENTER (left-click) button to activate the mouse. 1 9. MENU Button Displays the menu for various settings and adjustments. 10. SELECT GHFE (Mouse) Button When you are in the Computer mode, these buttons work as a computer mouse. When you are in the Projector mode, which is indicated by lighting the PJ button. See page E-21. 2 OFF 4 3 POWER VIDEO 5 6 AUTO ADJ.
Battery Installation Remote Control Precautions 1. Press firmly and slide the battery cover off. • Handle the remote control carefully. • If the remote control gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. • Avoid excessive heat and humidity. • If you will not be using the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries. • Do not place the batteries upside down. • Do not use new and old batteries together, or use different types of batteries together 2. Remove both old batteries and install new ones (AA).
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS This section describes how to set up your projector and how to connect video and audio sources. Your projector is simple to set up and use. But before you get started, you must first: 1 1 Set up a screen and the projector. 2 Connect your computer or video equipment to the projector. See page E-13 – 16. 3 Connect the supplied power cable. See page E-16. 2 NOTE: Ensure that the power cable and any other cables are disconnected before moving the projector.
Throw Distance and Screen Size The following shows the proper relative positions of the projector and screen. Refer to the table to determine the position of installation. Distance Chart B = Vertical distance between lens center and screen center C = Throw distance D = Vertical distance between lens center and top of screen (bottom of screen for desktop) α = Throw angle Screen Width Screen Diagonal Screen Height NOTE: Distances may vary +/-5% .
Making Connections NOTE: When using with a notebook PC, be sure to connect between the projector and the notebook PC before turning on the power to the notebook PC. In most cases signal cannot be output from RGB output unless the notebook PC is turned on after connecting with the projector. * If the screen goes blank while using your remote control, it may be the result of the computer's screen-saver or power management software.
To connect SCART output (RGB) Before connections: An exclusive SCART adapter (ADP-SC1) and a commercially available SCART cable are required for this connection. NOTE: Audio signal is not available for this connection. 1. Turn off the power to the projector and your video equipment. 2. Use the NEC ADP-SC1 SCART adapter and a commercially available SCART cable to connect the RGB input of your projector and a SCART output (RGB) of your video equipment. 3.
Connecting Your DVD Player RGB IN Optional 15-pin-to-RCA (female)⳯3 cable (ADP-CV1) Component video RCA⳯3 cable (not supplied) Audio Equipment DVD player AUDIO IN L R AUDIO OUT L R Component Y Cb Cr Audio cable (not supplied) You can connect your projector to a DVD player with component output or Video output.
Connecting Your VCR or Laser Disc Player S-Video cable (not supplied) Video cable (not supplied) Audio equipment VCR/ Laser disc player AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT L L R R Audio cable (not supplied) S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT Use common RCA cables (not provided) to connect your VCR, laser disc player or document camera to your projector. To make these connections, simply: 1. Turn off the power to the projector and VCR, laser disc player or document camera.
PROJECTING AN IMAGE (BASIC OPERATION) This section describes how to turn on the projector and to project a picture onto the screen. 2. Press the ENTER button to execute the selection. Turning on the Projector NOTE: • The projector has two power switches: main power switch and POWER 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[ O] position.
Selecting a Source Adjusting the Picture Size and Position Selecting the computer or video source Place your projector on a flat level surface and ensure that the projector is square to the screen. Using the Remote Control OFF Lift the front edge of the projector to center the image vertically. * If the projected image does not appear square to the screen then use the Keystone feature for proper adjustment. See page E-19. ON POWER VIDEO AUTO ADJ.
CAUTION: Do not use the tilt-foot for purposes other than originally intended. Misuses such as gripping the tilt-foot or hanging on the wall can cause damage to the projector. 2. Turn off the Auto Keystone function. Zoom Use the ZOOM lever to finely adjust the image size on the screen. Use the SELECT H button to select “Image” and then press the SELECT E button. The “Auto Keystone” will be displayed. Press the SELECT E to select “Off”. You can use the ZOOM lever to enlarge or reduce an image size.
Optimizing RGB Picture Automatically Turning off the Projector Adjusting the Image Using Auto Adjust To turn off the projector: Optimizing RGB image automatically Press the Auto Adjust button to optimize an RGB image automatically. First, press the POWER (ON/STAND BY) button on the projector cabinet or the POWER OFF button on the remote control. The “Power Off / Are you sure?” message will appear. OFF ON POWER VIDEO AUTO ADJ.
CONVENIENT FEATURES When using the USB Port Using the Remote Mouse Function The built-in remote mouse function 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 operation mode (Projector mode), press the PJ button (lit red). The remote mouse function can only be used with a Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows 2000 or Mac OS operating system.
Turning Off the Image and Sound Getting the Information Press the PIC-MUTE button to turn off the image and sound for a short period of time. Press again to restore the image and sound. You get the information about the signal and projector settings. HELP PIC-MUTE SELECT Display Information Freezing a Picture Press the FREEZE button to freeze a picture. Press again to resume motion. FREEZE Enlarging and Moving a Picture You can enlarge the picture up to 400 percent. To do so: 1.
USING ON-SCREEN MENU 6. Repeat steps 2-5 to adjust an additional item, or press the MENU button to close the menu. Basic Menu Operation Using the Menus NOTE: The on-screen menu may not be displayed correctly while interlaced motion video image is projected. 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control or projector cabinet to display the Menu. 2. Press the SELECT GH buttons on the remote control or the projector cabinet to highlight the menu for the item you want to adjust or set. 3.
List of Menu Items Picture Brightness Contrast Sharpness Color Hue Picture Management Image Auto Keystone Keystone Keystone Save Aspect Ratio Cinema Position Setup Lamp Mode Language Menu Color Select Menu Display Time Background Orientation Advanced Control Panel Key Lock Power Management High Speed Fan Mode Signal Select RGB Video S-Video Page2 Information Information (page1) Information (page2) Information (page3) Default Factory Default Factory Default Clear Filter Usage Clear Lamp Hour Meter Present
Menu Elements Title Slide bar Radio button Source Highlight Check mark Tab Key symbol Thermometer symbol Menu windows or dialog boxes typically have the following elements: Title .................... Indicates the menu title. Highlight ............. Indicates the selected menu or item. Source ................ Indicates the currently selected source. Solid triangle ...... Indicates further choices are available. A highlighted triangle indicates the item is active. Tab .....................
User Adjust (when using User ) When selecting user adjustable presetting (User), the submenu will be displayed. You can customize each gamma or color. To do so, first select “User” and press the ENTER button, and then proceed the following steps. Menu Descriptions & Functions Picture Selecting Base Setting This feature allows you to use white balance or gamma values as reference data to optimize for various types of images. You can select one of the following five settings.
Selecting Aspect Ratio [ Aspect Ratio] Aspect Ratio allows you to select the best Aspect mode to display your source image. You can also display the Aspect Ratio window by pressing the “ASPECT” button on the remote control. (See page E-9). When 4:3 is selected from the source (i.e. DVD player), the following selections will display: Normal Wide Zoom Cinema Selecting Lamp Mode [Lamp Mode] This feature enables you to select two brightness modes of the lamp: Normal and Eco modes.
Selecting Signal Format [Signal Select] 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. Normally select “RGB/Component” and the projector automatically detects a component signal. However there may be some component signals that the projector is unable to detect. If this is the case, select “Component”. Select “Scart” for the European Scart.
Default Returning to Factory Default The Factory Default feature allows you to change adjustments and setting to the factory preset for source except the following: Resets the adjustments for the current signal to the factory preset levels. The items that can be reset are: Brightness, Contrast, Color, Hue, Sharpness, Aspect, Horizontal Position, Vertical Position, Clock, Phase and Color Correction. Reset all the adjustments and settings for all the signals to the factory preset.
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. Replacing the Lamp CAUTION Do not use a lamp other than the NEC replacement lamp (VT60LP). Order this from your NEC dealer. After your lamp has been operating for 2000 hours (up to 3000 hours in Eco mode) or longer, the LAMP indicator in the cabinet will blink red and the message will appear.
3. Reinstall the new filter cover. Cleaning Cleaning or Replacing the Filter The air-filter sponge keeps the inside of the projector 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 projector, turn off the main power switch and unplug the projector before replacing the filter. • Only clean the outside of the filter cover with a vacuum cleaner.
TROUBLESHOOTING This section helps you resolve problems you may encounter while setting up or using the projector. Power Indicator Indicator Condition Blinking light Off Green blinking Orange blinking Steady light Green Orange Projector Condition 0.5 sec ON, 0.5 sec OFF 0.5 sec ON, 0.5 sec OFF Note The main power is off – The projector is getting ready Wait for a moment. to turn on. The projector is cooling down. Wait for a moment. The projector is turned on. The projector is in Standby.
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. See pages E-16 and 17. • Ensure that the lamp cover or lamp housing is installed correctly. See page E-30. • Check to see if the projector has overheated or the lamp has reached the end of its usable life.
SPECIFICATIONS This section provides technical information about the VT660/VT560/VT460 Projector's performance Model Number Optical LCD Panel Resolution Lens Lamp Image Size Projection Distance Projection Angle Keystone Correction Electrical Inputs Outputs USB Port Video Compatibility Scan Rate Video Bandwidth Color Reproduction Horizontal Resolution External Control Sync Compatibility Built-in Speaker Power Requirement Input Current Power Consumption Mechanical Installation Orientation Dimensions Net Wei
APPENDIX Cabinet Dimensions 230(9.1") 245(9.6") 89(3.5") 310(12.2") 96(3.8") 41.7 (1.6") 99.2(3.9") Lens center 73.5(2.9") Lens center Unit = mm (inch) Pin Assignments of D-Sub RGB Input Connector Mini D-Sub 15 Pin Connector 5 4 3 2 1 10 9 8 7 6 15 14 13 12 11 Signal Level Video signal : 0.7Vp-p (Analog) Sync signal : TTL level Pin No.
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 SXGA+ HDTV (1080p) SDTV(576i)(625i) SDTV(576p)(625p) HDTV (1080i)(1125i) HDTV (1080i)(1125i) HDTV (720p)(750p) SDTV (480p)(525p) VESA VESA VESA VESA DVD YCbCr DVD YCbCr Resolution ( Dots ) –
Cable Connection PC Control Codes Communication Protocol Baud rate: 19200 bps Function Code Data Data length: 8 bits POWER ON 02H 00H 00H 00H 00H 02H Parity: No parity POWER OFF 02H 01H 00H 00H 00H 03H Stop bit: One bit INPUT SELECT RGB 02H 03H 00H 00H 02H 01H 01H 09H 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 PICTURE MUTE ON 02H 10H 00H 00H 00H 12H PICTURE MUTE OFF 02H
TravelCare Guide 6) Problems or damage caused by expendable supplies or devices connected to the product other than those designated by NEC. TravelCare - a service for international travelers 7) Problems caused by natural consumption, wear or deterioration of parts under normal usage conditions. This product is eligible for "TravelCare", NEC's unique international warranty. Please note that TravelCare coverage differs in part from coverage under the warranty included with the product.
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Condition of your TravelCare Service Program Enduser is requested to understand following condition of TravelCare Service Program and fill necessary information into the application sheet. 1. Service Options: There are 3 types of "Service" available. Enduser has to understand following condition and is required to fill in the Application Sheet. 1) Repair and Return: The 'Faulty unit' is sent or collected from the customer. It is repaired and returned within 10 days to the customer, excluding transport time.
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