LT170 Portable Projector User’s Manual
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.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Fire and Shock Precautions Lamp Replacement 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 4 inches (10 cm) of space between your projector and a wall. • To replace the lamp, follow all instructions provided on page E-35. • 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 Advanced Manu .......................................................... [Image] Auto Adjust / Horizontal / Vertical / Clock / Phase / Noise Reduction / Flicker Reduction .................................... [Setup 1] Lamp Mode / Language / Menu Color Select / Menu Display Time /Background / Orientation / Cabinet Button / Security/ Portrait ....................................... [Setup 2] Power Management / Auto Start / Fan Mode / Signal Select [Information] Page 1-4 .....................
INTRODUCTION Introduction to the Projector This section introduces you to your new LT170 Projector and describes the features and controls. Congratulations on Your Purchase of The LT170 Projector The LT170 is one of the very best projectors available today. The LT170 enables you to project precise images up to 200 inches (measured diagonally) from your PC or Macintosh computer (desktop or notebook), VCR, DVD player, document camera, or a laser disc player.
INTRODUCTION Part Names of the Projector Zoom Ring Adjustable Tilt Foot Button Focus Ring Controls Remote Sensor /STA ND EN BY SOUR TE CE R T EC ON SE PO WER ST AT US ME LAMP L NU Lens Ventilation (inlet) ZOOM PU SH FOCU S R TE MPU CO Lens Shutter Lever Opens or closes the lens shutter. EO VID DEO IN IN S-VI CLOS DIO AU E IN Terminal Panel AC Input Connect the supplied power cable's two-pin plug here, and plug the other end into an active wall outlet.
INTRODUCTION Terminal Panel Features Top Features 5 6 4 SELECT 4 2 2 1 AC IN SOURCE ENTER LAMP 3 3 MENU STATUS POWER ON/STAND BY AUDIO IN S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN COMPUTER 5 1 7 1. COMPUTER / 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.
INTRODUCTION Part Names of the Remote Control 1 3 4 5 7 9 OFF P0WER ON COMPUTER VIDEO S-VIDEO COMP. AUTO ADJ. AUTO ASPECT 2 6 8 10 ENTER 11 13 14 15 17 MENU CANCEL HELP FREEZE 16 PICTURE PC-MUTE 12 MAGNIFY MUTE 1. Infrared Transmitter Direct the remote control toward the remote sensor on the projector cabinet. 10. ENTER Button Executes your menu selection and activates items selected from the menu. 2.
INTRODUCTION 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. 1 • Avoid excessive heat and humidity. • If you will not be using the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries. 2 • Do not place the batteries upside down. • Do not use new and old batteries together, or use different types of batteries together 2.
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 Set up a screen and the projector. Connect your computer or video equipment to the projector. See pages E-12 to 15. Connect the supplied power cable. See page E-17. 3 NOTE: Ensure that the power cable and any other cables are disconnected before moving the projector.
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 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 Screen Width 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 Diagonal Screen Height Screen center NOTE: Distances may vary +/-5%.
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 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.
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 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. Projector Video equipment such as DVD player COMPUTER AC IN AUDIO IN S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN COMPUTER To COMPUTER connector Commercially available SCART cable Female ADP-SC1 1. Turn off the power to the projector and your video equipment. 5.
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Connecting Your DVD Player COMPUTER AUDIO IN AC IN AUDIO IN S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN COMPUTER Optional 15-pin-to-RCA (female)⳯3 cable (ADP-CV1) Component video RCA⳯3 cable (not supplied) Audio Equipment DVD player L AUDIO IN L R AUDIO OUT R Y Cb Cr Component Audio cable (not supplied) You can connect your projector to a DVD player with component output or Video output. To do so, simply: 1. Turn off the power to your projector and DVD player. 2.
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Connecting Your VCR or Laser Disc Player VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN AC IN AUDIO IN S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN COMPUTER S-Video cable (not supplied) Video cable (not supplied) Audio equipment VCR/ Laser disc player L R AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO IN VIDEO OUT L R Audio 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.
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 3. Attach the projector to the tripod. Attaching the Projector to a Tripod Open the tripod to a fully extended position for greatest stability. The projector can be used with a camera tripod. To attach the projector to a tripod, use the supplied tripod adapter. SOUR ENT CE ER D BY T EC TAN CAUTION ON/S SE L ER POW STA TUS LAM MEN P Care should be taken in handling a tripod.
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Connecting the Supplied Power Cable Connect the supplied power cable to the projector. First connect the supplied power cable's two-pin plug to the AC IN of the projector, and then connect the other plug of the supplied power cable in the wall outlet.
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 SELECT OFF P0WER ON COMPUTER Before you turn on your projector, ensure that the computer or video source is turned on and that your lens shutter is open. MENU VIDEO SOURCE ENTER LAMP STATUS S-VIDEO COMP. AUTO ADJ.
PROJECTING AN IMAGE (BASIC OPERATION) Move the projector left to center the image horizontally on the screen. Selecting a Source Selecting the computer or video source Using the cabinet buttons SELECT MENU SOURCE ENTER LAMP STATUS POWER ON/STAND BY Press and quickly release the SOURCE button on the projector cabinet to display the Source list. Each time the SOURCE button is pressed, each source name will be highlighted in sequence.
PROJECTING AN IMAGE (BASIC OPERATION) 2. Select the Keystone function. Rotate the SELECT +/- dial to select “Keystone” and then press the ENTER button. Zoom Use the ZOOM ring to finely adjust the image size on the screen. PU SH FOC US ZOO M The three options will be displayed. You can use the ZOOM ring to enlarge or reduce an image size. Focus Use the FOCUS ring to obtain the best focus. PU SH FOC US ZOO M 3. Rotate the SELECT +/- dial to select “Manual” and then press the ENTER button.
PROJECTING AN IMAGE (BASIC OPERATION) Using the remote control Press the AUTO ADJ. button Optimizing RGB Picture Automatically Adjusting the Image Using Auto Adjust Optimizing RGB image automatically. OFF P0WER ON The Hour Glass icon will appear. It takes some seconds to optimize an RGB image. COMPUTER VIDEO Using the cabinet buttons 1. Press the MENU button . The Basic menu will be displayed. Make sure that “Auto Adjust Executed” is selected.
PROJECTING AN IMAGE (BASIC OPERATION) Turning off the Projector After Use To turn off the projector: Preparation: Make sure that the projector is not turned on. 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. 1. Unplug the power cable. 2. Disconnect any other cables. 3. Retract adjustable tilt feet if extended.
PROJECTING AN IMAGE (BASIC OPERATION) Using the Soft Carrying Case The accessory pouch can be attached to the soft carrying case as shown in the drawing. * Placing the projector and its accessories in the soft carrying case Put through Put through and fix it Work should be done on a flat level surface to prevent overturning.
CONVENIENT FEATURES 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.
CONVENIENT FEATURES 3. Rotate the SELECT +/- dial to select [Setup1] - [Security] and press the ENTER button. The Security menu will be displayed. To turn on the projector when Security is enabled: 1. Press and hold the POWER (ON/STAND BY) button for a minimum of 2 seconds. The projector will turn on and display a message to the effect that the projector is security-protected. 2. Press the MENU button. The Keyword input screen will be displayed. 4.
CONVENIENT FEATURES To disable the Security function: NOTE: If you forget your keyword, contact your dealer. Your dealer will provide you with your keyword in exchange for your request code. Your request code is displayed in the Keyword input screen. In this example “K992-45L8-JNGJ4XU9-1YAT-EEA2” is a request code. 1. Press the MENU button. The Basic menu will be displayed. 2. Rotate the SELECT +/- dial to select [To Advanced Menu] and press the ENTER button. The Advanced menu will be displayed. 3.
USING ON-SCREEN MENU Basic Menu Operation The Menu consists of Basic and Advanced. While the Basic menu contains minimum essentials of menus and commands, the Advanced menu contains all the available menus and commands. 4. Rotate the SELECT +/- dial to highlight the item you want to adjust or set. The example below is for Graphic. The Basic menu is accessed by pressing the MENU button. Selecting “To Advanced Menu” in Basic menu will go to the Advanced menu. Using the Menus For Basic menu 1.
USING ON-SCREEN MENU 3. Rotate the SELECT +/- dial clockwise. Keep rotating the SELECT +/- dial until the highlight reaches [Noise Reduction]. When the highlight reaches [Flicker Reduction], [Setup 1] menu will be displayed. 2. Press the ENTER button. The selected item will be displayed. 3. Rotate the SELECT +/- dial to highlight the item you want to set.
USING ON-SCREEN MENU List of Menu Items Basic Menu Menu items Auto Adjust Executed Aspect Ratio Picture Management Brightness Contrast Sharpness Color Hue Keystone To Advanced Menu Items Normal, Wide, Zoom, Cinema, Native Presentation, Video, Movie, Graphic, sRGB, User User Setting Base Setting (Presentation, Video, Movie, Graphic, sRGB) Gamma Correction (Dynamic, Black Detail, Natural) Brightness R Brightness G Brightness B Contrast R Contrast G Contrast B White Peaking Auto, Manual, Manual (Save) Adv
USING ON-SCREEN MENU Menu Elements Highlight Check mark Slide bar Return key symbol Key symbol Source Thermometer symbol Radio button Title 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. Return key symbol .... Indicates further choices are available.
USING ON-SCREEN MENU Native (COMPUTER only): Turns off the Advanced AccuBlend feature. The projector displays the current image in its true resolution. Menu Descriptions & Functions Basic Menu NOTE: * While you are displaying an image with higher resolution than the projector’s native resolution, “Native” is not available. * Selecting “Cinema” will display the Cinema Position slide bar which allows you to adjust the vertical position of the image on the screen.
USING ON-SCREEN MENU Adjusting White Balance [Brightness R/G/B, Contrast R/G/B] This allows you 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. Advanced Menu [Image] Selecting White Peaking [White Peaking] Adjust the brightness of the white areas. As the picture becomes dim, it looks more natural.
USING ON-SCREEN MENU [Setup1] [Setup2] Selecting Lamp Mode [Lamp Mode] This feature enables you to select two brightness modes of the lamp: Normal and Eco modes. The lamp life can be extended by using the Eco mode. Normal Mode ... This is the default setting (100% Brightness). Enabling Power Management [Power Management] When this option is on and there is no input for five minutes or more, the projector will automatically turn itself off. Eco Mode ......
USING ON-SCREEN MENU Information Default Displays the status of the current signal and lamp usage. This item has four pages.
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 (LT70LP). Order this from your NEC dealer. After your lamp has been operating for 1500 hours (up to 2000 hours in Eco mode) or longer, the LAMP indicator in the cabinet will blink red and the message will appear.
MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Cabinet and the Lens US FOC SH PU T EC SE L M ZOO RCE SOU TER EN NU ME P LAM US AT ST R WE PO D BY AN /ST ON AU DIO IN S-VI DE O IN VIDE O IN CO MP UT ER 1. Turn off 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING This section helps you resolve problems you may encounter while setting up or using the projector. Power Indicator (POWER) Indicator Condition Projector Condition Off Blinking light Green 0.5 sec ON, 0.5 sec OFF 0.5 sec ON, 0.5 sec OFF Orange Steady light Green Orange Note The main power is not supplied – 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING 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 page E- 17. • Check to see if the Cabinet Button Lock function is enabled.If this function is enabled, cancel it by pressing and holding the MENU button on the cabinet for a minimum of 10 seconds or using the menu with the remote control. See page E-33.
SPECIFICATIONS This section provides technical information about the LT170 Projector's performance Model Number LT170 Optical DMD Resolution Lens Lamp Image Size Projection Distance Projection Angle Keystone Correction Single Chip Digital Micromirror Device (DMD) 1024⳯768 pixels native*, up to UXGA with Advanced AccuBlend Manual zoom and focus: F=2.0 (Wide)-2.13 (Tele), f=25.7 - 28.3mm 145W 30 - 200 inches (0.8 - 5.1 m) diagonal 3.51 - 26.67 ft / 1.07 (Wide) - 8.13 m (Tele) Tele : 8.6°/ Wide : 9.
APPENDIX Cabinet Dimensions ON/STAND BY POWER STATUS SOURCE ENTER LAMP MENU SELECT AC IN AUDIO IN S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN COMPUTER 280 (11.0") 286.5 (11.28") 110 (4.33") ZOOM PUSH FOCUS Lens center 88 (3.46") CLO S E 60 (2.36") 123 (4.84") 2.8 (0.11") Lens center Unit = mm (inch) Pin Assignments of D-Sub COMPUTER 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.
APPENDIX Compatible Input Signal List Signal # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # NTSC PAL PAL60 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+ 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 ) – – – – 640 ⳯ 480 640 ⳯ 480 640 ⳯ 480 640 ⳯ 480 640 ⳯ 480 6
APPENDIX 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.
APPENDIX In Asia and Middle East NEC Viewtechnology, Ltd. Address: 686-1, Nishioi, Oi-Machi, Ashigarakami-Gun, Kanagawa 258-0017, Japan Telephone: +81 465 85 2369 Fax Line: +81 465 85 2393 Email Address: support_pjweb@nevt.nec.co.jp WEB Address: http://www.nec-pj.com (Regions Covered) Japan* NEC Hong Kong Ltd.
APPENDIX Date: / / P-1/ , , TO: NEC or NEC's Authorized Service Station: FM: (Company & Name with signature) Dear Sir (s), I would like to apply your TravelCare Service Program based on attached registration and qualification sheet and agree with your following conditions, and also the Service fee will be charged to my credit card account, if I don't return the Loan units within the specified period. I also confirm following information is correct. Regards.
APPENDIX Condition of your TravelCare Service Program Enduser is requested to understand following conditions of TravelCare Service Program and complete the necessary information on 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.
