LCD Projector MultiSync VT440/VT540 User’s Manual
MultiSync VT440/VT540 LCD Projector User’s Manual English
IMPORTANT INFORMATION RF Interference Precautions Please read this manual carefully before using your NEC MultiSync VT440/VT540 Projector and keep the manual handy for future reference. Your serial number is located under the name plate label on the right side of your MultiSync VT440/VT540. Record it here: WARNING The Federal Communications Commission does not allow any modifications or changes to the unit EXCEPT those specified by NEC Technologies in this manual.
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 little." appears. This message will be displayed after the projector is turned off.
Lamp Replacement • To replace the lamp, follow all instructions provided on page E-33. • Be sure to replace the lamp when the message "The lamp has reached the end of its usable life. Please replace the lamp."appears. If you continue to use the lamp after the lamp has reached the end of its usable life, 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Setup ......................................................................... E-31 Orientation ............................................................ E-31 Background ........................................................... E-31 Signal Select ......................................................... E-32 Auto Start .............................................................. E-32 Power Management .............................................. E-32 Power Off Confirmation .......
1. INTRODUCTION Introduction to the MultiSync VT440/VT540 Projector • The supplied remote control can be used without a cable. • You can control the projector with a PC using the PC Control port. • The contemporary cabinet design is light, compact, easy to carry, and complements any office, boardroom or auditorium. • Eight pointers are available for your presentation. This section introduces you to your new MultiSync VT440 (SVGA)/ VT540 (XGA) Projector and describes the features and controls.
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 VT440/VT540 Projector. P O TU R TA E S W S O E NTE R N /O FF CA Lens cap S NC EL E LE C S T O U R C M E E NU A U TO A D JU S T RG INP B UT AU D OU TP UT PC -CO NTR OL IN OU T Projector S-V IDE O VID CE UR SO M ENU TO U . A DJ A Vo l. ENT E R CT LE SE Vo l.
Getting to Know Your MultiSync VT440/VT540 Projector Front/ Side Features Controls AC Input Connect the supplied power cable’s three-pin plug here.
Rear/ Side Features E O N /S TA N D Remote Sensor CA S TA P TU O W S E R E NTE R B Y NC EL M NU S E LE C T S O U R C E A U TO A D JU S T Remote Sensor Built-in Monaural Speaker (1W) Rear Foot Lamp Cover Lamp Cover Screw Card Remote Slot Rear Foot Attaching the lens cap to the lens hood with the supplied string and rivet Slot for Card Remote Control The supplied card remote control can be stored in the cabinet. To store the card remote control: 1.
Top Features 1 S 2 O U R C E 4 5 U TO NU A ME 7 A D E JU S ENTER S LE T C TA T S TU P W S O E R CA NC E L 3 O N /S TA N D B Y 6 8 9 1 Source Button Use this button to select a video source such as a PC, VCR or DVD player. 2 Auto Adjust Button Use this button to adjust Position-H/V and Pixel Clock/Phase for an optimal picture. Some signals may not be displayed correctly or take time to switch between sources. 3 Menu Button Displays the menu.
Terminal Panel Features AUDIO S TA P TU O W S E R RGB INPUT O N /S TA N D E NTE R CA B Y M E NU IN OUT S O U R C E NC EL S E LE C T 3 1 A U TO A D JU S T OUTPUT OUT IN 2 8 4 PC-CONTROL S-VIDEO VIDEO Slot for Kensington MicroSaver Security System 5 7 6 1. RGB Input Connector(Mini D-Sub 15 pin) Connect your PC or other RGB equipment. Use the supplied signal cable to connect to a PC. 5.
Remote Control Features Remote Control 1 2 Auto Adjust Button Use this button to adjust Position-H/V and Pixel Clock/Phase for an optimal picture. Some signals may not be displayed correctly, or in some cases it may take some time for a source to switch between sources. 3 AUTO ADJ. SOURCE ME 1 Source Button Press to select a video source. 12 2 NU Vol.+ 3 Menu Button Displays the menu. 4 CE Vol.
Operating Range 7m 22 feet 30˚ 7m 7m 22 feet 30˚ E–13
2. INSTALLATION This section describes how to set up your MultiSync VT440/VT540 projector and how to connect video and audio sources. Setting up Your Projector Your MultiSync VT440/VT540 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. 4. Move the projector left or right to center the image horizontally on the screen. 5.
Distance Chart C A: Distance between the lens and the screen center C: Horizontal throw distance between screen surface and the lens D: Vertical distance between projector base and base of image E: Vertical distance between projector base and screen center A α E D Formulas(mm) "H = Horizontal Screen Width A = C/cosα C (wide) = 36.8712 × (diagonal screen size/ 0.92205) – 43.5689 C (tele) = C(wide) × 1.2 D = 1.45 × M – 62.9 E = 62.9 + 5.5M M = 1.25H / 22.
Ceiling Installation Formulas(mm) H” = Horizontal Screen Width (inch) A = C/cosα B = 94 + 5.5 × M C (wide) = 36.8712 × (diagonal screen size/ 0.92205) – 43.5689 C (tele) = C(wide) × 1.2 F = 1.4516 × M – 94 M = 1.25H” / 22.86 F PC-CONTROL S-VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO α OUT IN IN OUT RGB INPUT AUDIO B Formulas(inch) H” = Horizontal Screen Width A = C/cosα B = (94+5.5 × M) / 25.4 C (wide) = (36.8712 × (diagonal screen size/0.92205) – 43.5689) / 25.4 C (tele) = C (wide) × 1.2 F = 1.4516 × M – 94/25.4 M = 1.
Wiring Diagram Macintosh or Compatibles (Desktop type or notebook type) Pin adapter for Macintosh (supplied) Speaker System RGB INPUT Monitor RGB OUTPUT PC CONTROL IBM VGA or Compatibles (Desktop type or notebook type) AUDIO IN OUT OUT IN S-VIDEO VIDEO 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 IBM VGA or Compatibles (Notebook type) 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) Signal cable (supplied) RG RG INP B UT Audio cable (not supplied) BI NP UT AU OU PC -CO NT TP UT IN OU RO L S-V IDE AU DIO OU T DIO T IN O VID EO Macintosh (Desktop type) NOTE: The new Macintosh computer such as G3 will have the 15 pin HD connector. The VT440/VT540's "Plug and Play" data will be downloaded to the Macintosh. Therefore, the Mac adapter will not be necessary.
When using a Macintosh computer with the projector, set the DIP switches of the supplied pin adapter according to your resolution. After setting, restart your Macintosh computer. See the following pages for setting of the DIP switches. • When using with a Macintosh, SVGA(800 600 :VT440)/ XGA(1024 768 : VT540) is recommended if your Macintosh supports this mode. • When using with a Macintosh PowerBook, output may not be set to 800 600 unless “mirroring” is off on your PowerBook.
Connecting an External Monitor External monitor RG INP B UT AU AU DIO OU TP UT PC -CO NT RO L RG DIO IN IN OU T OU T IN S-V IDE O BO UT VID EO AU DIO OU T PU T You can connect a separate, external monitor to your VT440/VT540 to simultaneously view on a monitor the image you're projecting. To do so: 1. Turn off the power to your projector, monitor and computer. 2. Use a 15-pin cable to connect your monitor to the RGB Monitor Output (Mini D-Sub 15 pin) connector on your projector. 3.
Connecting Your DVD Player DVD player Cr Cb Y RG BI NP UT AU RG INP B UT Cr L DIO Cb R OU TP UT Y PC -CO NT RO L White Red IN OU T OU T IN S-V IDE O VID EO Optional 15-pin-to-RCA 3 cable (Component V ) Audio Equipment Audio cable (not supplied) L R White Red You can connect your projector to a DVD player with component outputs or Video output. To do so, simply: 1. Turn off the power to your projector and DVD player. 2.
Connecting Your VCR or Laser Disc Player VCR/ Laser disc player RG INP B UT AU DIO OU TP UT SPC-V IDE -CO NT RO L O L R IN OU T S-V IDE O OU T IN VID VID EO S-video cable (not supplied) EO White Red Document camera Audio equipment Audio cable (not supplied) VID L EO R White Red Video cable (not supplied) 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.
3.OPERATION This section describes how to select a computer or video source, how to adjust the picture, and how to customize the menu or projector settings. Enlarging and Moving a Picture General Controls Before you turn on your projector, ensure that the computer or video source is turned on and that your lens cap is removed. 1. Turn on the Projector Plug the supplied power cable in the wall outlet. The projector will go into its standby mode and the power indicator will glow orange.
Using the Menus NOTE: An interlaced motion video image may be blurred while the menu is displayed. 1. Press the “Menu” button on the remote control or the projector cabinet to display the Main Menu. 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons on the remote control or the projector cabinet to highlight the menu for the item you want to adjust or set. 3. Press the button or the “Enter” button on the remote control or the projector cabinet to select a submenu or item. 4.
MENU Tree Basic/ Advanced Menu Sub Menu (all) (all) (VCH) (VCH) Items (V) (all) High-Bright/ Eco (all) Normal/ Natural1/ Natural2 (all) Normal/ Zoom/ Wide Zoom/ Cinema Off/ Low/ Medium/ High HDTV/ SDTV/ B-Y/R-Y, Cb/Cr, Pb/Pr Brightness R/G/B, Contrast R/G/B On/ Off Horizontal/ Vertical/ Clock/ Phase Auto/ Native Aspect Ratio Noise Reduction Color Matrix White Balance Auto Adjust Position/ Clock Resolution (all) (all) All Data/ Current Signal Basic/ Advanced Menu Mode English/ German/ French/ Ita
Menu Elements Title bar Tab Highlight OK Button Cancel Button Solid triangle Check box Radio button 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. A highlighted triangle indicates the item is active.
Menu Descriptions & Functions Volume Adjusts the sound level of the projector. Source Select NOTE:You can display the volume bar without opening the menu.See "Volume Bar (Direct Button)"on page E-31 for more details. Image Options Basic Mode 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.
Lamp Mode Aspect Ratio This feature enables you to select two brightness mode of the lamp: High-Bright and Eco modes. The lamp life can be extended up to 3000 hours by using the Eco mode. High-Brigh Mode: This is the default setting. Eco Mode: Select this mode to increase the lamp life. 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.
White Balance: Phase: Use this item to adjust the clock phase or to reduce video noise, dot interference or cross talk. (This is evident when part of your image appears to be shimmering.) Use the and buttons to adjust the image. Use “Phase” only after the “Clock” is complete. This adjustment is made automatically when the Auto Adjust is turned on. Resolution (when Auto Adjust is off): This allows you to adjust the white balance.
Menu Menu Display Time (Advanced mode): This option allows you to select how long the projector waits after the last touch of a button to turn off the menu. The preset choices are "Manual", "Auto 3 sec", "Auto 10 sec", and "Auto 30 sec". The "Auto 30 sec" is the factory preset. Manual ............ The menu can be turned off manually. Auto 3 sec ....... The menu will automatically be turned off in 3 seconds if no buttons are pressed within 3 seconds. Auto 10 sec .....
[Page2] (Advanced mode) Power Off Confirmation: This option determines whether a confirmation dialog for turning off the projector will appear or not. Keystone Save: This option enables you to save your current keystone settings. Saving your change once affects all sources. The changes are saved when you turn off the projector. Clear Lamp Hour Meter: Resets the lamp clock back to zero. Pressing this button displays the “Are you sure?” confirmation dialog box. To reset the lamp usage hour meter, press “OK”.
4. MAINTENANCE This section describes the simple maintenance procedures you should follow to replace the lamp, clean the filter, and replace the batteries in the remote control. 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 (VT40LP). Order this from your NEC dealer.
Remote Control Battery Installation Cleaning or Replacing the Filters [Wireless Card Remote Control] The air-filter sponge keeps the inside of the MultiSync VT440/VT540 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. 1. Press firmly and slide the battery cover off. J A P AN H CAUTION • Turn off the power and unplug the projector before replacing the filter.
5. TROUBLESHOOTING This section helps you resolve problems you may encounter while setting up or using the projector.
6. SPECIFICATIONS This section provides technical information about the MultiSync VT440/VT540 Projector’s performance. Model Number VT440 / VT440G / VT540 / VT540G Optical LCD Panel 0.9” p-Si TFT active-matrix, 800 600 dots (VT440) / 1024 768 dots (VT540) Lens Manual zoom, manual focus F2.0 – 2.3 Lamp f=35.8 – 43.0 mm 160W NSH lamp (130W in Eco mode) The lamp is warranted for 2000 hours of operation time within 6 months. Image Size 25 – 300 inches (0.64 – 7.62 m) diagonal Projection Distance 3.
Cabinet Dimensions VT440 / VT540 243.1 (9.57") POWER ON/STAND BY STATUS CAN ER E NT CE L SELECT MENU AUTO ADJUST 283.6 (11.17") SOURCE 12.88 (0.51") AUDIO OUT IN RGB INPUT OUTPUT VIDEO IN OUT PC-CONTROL S-VIDEO Lens center 33.25 (1.31") 48.9 (1.93") 102.5 (4.03") Lens center 14 (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.
Timing Chart Y/N Signal Resolution ( Dots ) 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 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 IBM MAC VESA VESA VESA MAC SUN SGI VESA SGI VESA MAC MAC HP SUN VESA VESA HDTV (1080i) HDTV (720p) SDTV (480p) 640 768 768 640 640 640 640 640 640 640 640 640 720 720 720 720 800 800 800 800 800 832 1024 1024 1024 102
PC Control Codes Cable Connection Communication Protocol Baud rate: 38400 bps Function Code Data POWER ON Data length: 8 bits 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: INPUT SELECT VIDEO 02H 03H 00H 00H 02H 01H 06H 0EH Communications procedure: None Full duplex 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
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