Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product LT180 NEC
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Portable Projector L T180 User ’ s Manual.
E-i IMPOR T ANT INFORMA TION Safety Cautions Precautions Please read this manual carefully before using your NEC L T180 Projector and keep the manual handy for future reference. Y our serial number is located on the bottom of your projector . Record it here: CAUTION T o turn off main power , be sure to remove the plug from power outlet.
E-ii RF Interference W ARNING The Federal Communications Commission does not allow any modifications or changes to the unit EXCEPT those specified by NEC Solutions (America), Inc. in this manual. Failure to comply with this government regulation could void your right to operate this equipment.
E-iii Fire and Shock Pr ecautions 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. 2. Prevent foreign objects such as paper clips and bits of paper from falling into your projector .
E-iv Lamp Replacement • T o replace the lamp, follow all instructions provided on page E-44 . • Be sure to replace the lamp when the message "The lamp has reached the end of its usable life.
E-v T ABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORT ANT INFORMATION ................................................................................................... E-i Safety Cautions .....................................................................................
E-vi T ABLE OF CONTENTS 9. APPENDIX ................................................................................................................. E-54 Cabinet Dimensions .............................................................................
E-1 1. INTRODUCTION 1. INTRODUCTION Introduction to the Pr ojector This section introduces you to your new NEC L T180 Projector and describes its features and controls. Congratulations on Y our Purchase of The L T180 Pr ojector The L T180 is one of the very best projectors available today .
E-2 1. INTRODUCTION About this user's manual The fastest way to get started is to take your time and do everything right the first time. T ake 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 .
E-3 Part Names of the Projector 1. INTRODUCTION C O N T R O L C O M P O N E N T I N V I D E O I N A U D I O I N S - V I D E O I N R C r / P r C b / P b Y L / m o n o A U D I O I N C O M P U T E R I N M O N I T O R O U T S E L E C T L A M P S T A T U S P O W E R O N / S T A N D B Y A U T O A D J .
E-4 T op Features LAMP STATUS POWER SOURCE AUTO ADJ. ON/STAND BY SELECT 3 2 4 5 8 7 16 9 10 1. INTRODUCTION 1. ON/ST AND BY button ( ) Use this button to turn the power on and off when the main power is supplied and the projector is in standby mode. T o turn on the projector , press and hold this button for a minimum of two seconds.
E-5 T erminal Panel Features 1. COMPUTER 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/VGA cable to connect to your computer .
E-6 VOLUME S-VIDEO VIDEO L-CLICK ENTER EXIT MENU UP KEYSTONE PAGE OFF POWER ON PIC-MUTE DOWN MOUSE R-CLICK AUTO ADJ. NOISE RED. COMPUTER COMPONENT ASPECT HELP FREEZE PICTURE 1 3 4 7 6 9 2 8 10 11 13 14 16 12 15 22 23 17 18 20 5 19 21 1. INTRODUCTION 1.
E-7 1. INTRODUCTION 7. MENU Button Displays the menu for various settings and adjustments. 8. SELECT 왖왔왗왘 Button 왖왔 : Use these buttons to select the menu of the item you wish to adjust. 왗왘 : Use these buttons to change the level of a selected menu item.
E-8 Battery Installation 1 Press firmly and slide the battery cover off. 2 Remove both old batteries and install new ones (AAA). Ensure that you have the batteries' polarity (+/ – ) aligned correctly . 3 Remote Control Pr ecautions • Handle the remote control carefully .
E-9 1. INTRODUCTION 30 º 30 º Remote sensor on projector cabinet Remote control 7m/22 feet • The infrared signal operates by line-of-sight up to a distance of about 22 feet/7 m and within a 60-degree angle of the remote sensor on the projector cabinet.
E-10 S E L E C T L A M P S T A T U S P O W E R O N / S T A N D B Y A U T O A D J . S O U R C E 2. INST ALLA TION AND CONNECTIONS Y our projector is simple to set up and use. But before you get started, you must first: 1 Set up a screen and the projector.
E-11 Setting Up the Screen and the Pr ojector Selecting a Location The further your projector is from the screen or wall, the larger the image. The minimum size the image can be is approximately 30" (0.76 m) measured diagonally when the projector is roughly 0.
E-12 B = V ertical distance between lens center and screen center C = Throw distance D = V ertical distance between lens center and bottom of screen for desktop (top of screen for ceiling) α = Throw angle NOTE: Distances may vary +/-5%. Throw Distance and Scr een Size The following shows the proper relative positions of the projector and screen.
E-13 2. INST ALLA TION AND CONNECTIONS W ARNING * Installing your projector on the ceiling must be done by a qualified technician. Contact your NEC dealer for more information. * Do not attempt to install the projector yourself. • Only use your projector on a solid, level surface.
E-14 PC CONTROL COMPONENT IN COMPUTER IN VIDEO IN AUDIO IN S-VIDEO IN R Cr/Pr Cb/Pb Y L AUDIO IN AC IN MONITOR OUT COMPUTER IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN PHONE PHONE Audio cable (not supplied) IBM VGA or Comp.
E-15 2. INST ALLA TION AND CONNECTIONS T o connect SCART output (RGB) PC CONTROL COMPONENT IN COMPUTER IN VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN R Cr/Pr Cb/Pb Y L AUDIO IN AC IN MONITOR OUT COMPUTER IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OU.
E-16 2. INST ALLA TION AND CONNECTIONS Connecting an External Monitor PC CONTROL COMPONENT IN COMPUTER IN VIDEO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO IN R Cr/Pr Cb/Pb Y L AUDIO IN AC IN MONITOR OUT MONITOR OU.
E-17 AUDIO IN LR AUDIO OUT L R COMPONENT OUT YC b C r PC CONTROL COMPONENT IN COMPUTER IN VIDEO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO IN R Cr/Pr Cb/Pb Y L AUDIO IN AC IN MONITOR OUT AUDIO IN COMPONENT IN Conn.
E-18 AUDIO IN LR AUDIO OUT L R VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO PC CONTROL COMPONENT IN COMPUTER IN VIDEO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO IN R Cr/Pr Cb/Pb Y L AUDIO IN AC IN MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO IN AUDIO IN VIDEO.
E-19 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.
E-20 3. PROJECTING AN IMAGE (BASIC OPERA TION) This section describes how to turn on the projector and to project a picture onto the screen. T ur ning on the Projector NOTE: • The projector has two power switches: a main power switch and an ON/ST AND BY button.
E-21 2. Press the ENTER button to execute the selection. After this has been done, you can proceed to the menu operation. If you want, you can select the menu language later . See "Language" on page E-37 . NOTE: Immediately after turning on the projector , screen flicker may occur .
E-22 Selecting a Sour ce Selecting the computer or video sour ce Using the cabinet buttons Press the SOURCE button. LAMP STATUS POWER AUTO ADJ. ON/STAND BY SELECT SOURCE VOLUME S-VIDEO VIDEO AUTO ADJ.
E-23 Move the projector left to center the image horizontally on the screen. 3. PROJECTING AN IMAGE (BASIC OPERA TION) Adjustable Rear Foot Using the Adjustable Rear Foot The adjustable rear foot provides the projector with a horizontal tilt adjustment.
E-24 2 C O N T R O L C O M P O N E N T I N C O M P U T E R I N V I D E O I N A U D I O I N S - V ID E O I N R C r / P r C b / P b Y L / m o n o A U D I O I N M O N I T O R O U T S E L E C T L A M P S T A T U S P O W E R O N / S T A N D B Y A U T O A D J .
E-25 NOTE: Keystone angle can be corrected between 15 degrees upward and 15 degrees downward of projector tilt from level. T o correct keystone distortion using the KEYSTONE +/- button: 1. Press the KEYST ONE +/- button once to display the slide bar for adjustment.
E-26 Optimizing an RGB Image Automatically Adjusting the Image Using Auto Adjust Optimizing an RGB image automatically Press the AUT O ADJ. button to optimize an RGB image automatically .
E-27 C O N T R O L S - V ID E O I N R C b / P b Y L / m o n o LAMP STATUS POWER AUTO ADJ. ON/STAND BY SELECT SOURCE MENU UP KEYSTONE PAGE OFF POWER ON PIC-MUTE DOWN Remote control Cabinet controls POW.
E-28 After Use Preparation: Make sure that the projector ’ s main power is off. 1. Unplug the power cable. 2. Disconnect any other cables. 3. Retract adjustable tilt foot if extended. 4. Cover the lens with the lens cap. 5. Put the projector and its accessories in the supplied soft case.
E-29 VOLUME S-VIDEO VIDEO AUTO ADJ. NOISE RED. COMPUTER COMPONENT ASPECT HELP FREEZE PICTURE 4. CONVENIENT FEA TURES T ur ning Off the Image and Sound 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.
E-30 4. CONVENIENT FEA TURES VOLUME S-VIDEO VIDEO AUTO ADJ. NOISE RED. COMPUTER COMPONENT ASPECT HELP FREEZE PICTURE Getting the Information on Lamp Usage and Pr ojector Usage Y ou can view various information such as status of the remaining lamp time, lamp hour meter and projector usage.
E-31 5. USING ON-SCREEN MENU Using the Menus NOTE: The on-screen menu may not be displayed correctly while interlaced motion video image is projected. 1.
E-32 5. USING ON-SCREEN MENU 6. Repeat steps 2-5 to adjust an additional item, or press the EXIT button several times to close the menu. Slide bar Solid triangle Return key symbol Radio button For Adjusting items (Slide bar) Slide bar ........ Indicates settings or the direction of adjustment.
E-33 Picture Brightness Contrast Sharpness Color Hue Noise Reduction Off, On T elecine Off, Auto Information Page 1 Remaining Lamp Time, Lamp Hour Meter , Projector Usage Page 2 Horizontal Frequency ,.
E-34 Menu Descriptions & Functions Picture Y ou can adjust brightness, contrast, sharpness, color, hue, noise reduction and T elecine. NOTE: When one of Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness, Color or Hue is highlighted, pressing the ENTER button will display its slide bar for adjustment.
E-35 Adjusting Color Management [Color Management] This option allows you to adjust neutral tint for yellow , cyan or magenta. There are 5 factory presets optimized for various types of images, you can set user adjustable settings. Presentation .. Recommended for making a presentation using a PowerPoint file.
E-36 5. USING ON-SCREEN MENU Selecting Aspect Ratio [Aspect Ratio] Aspect Ratio allows you to select the best Aspect mode to display your source image. Y ou can also display the Aspect Ratio window by pressing the ASPECT button on the remote control. (See page E-7 ).
E-37 5. USING ON-SCREEN MENU Setting Off Timer [Off T imer] Y ou can use the Off T imer feature to turn off the projector automatically at a preset time.
E-38 Preventing the Unauthorized use of the projector [Security] A keyword can be set for your projector to avoid operation by an unauthorized user using the Menu. When a keyword is set, turning on the projector will display the Keyword input screen. Unless the correct keyword is entered, the projector cannot project an image.
E-39 5. USING ON-SCREEN MENU 2. Select “ On ” and press the ENTER button. The [Keyword] screen will be displayed. 3. T ype in a combination of the four SELECT 왖왔왗왘 buttons and press the ENTER button. NOTE: A keyword must be four to 10 digits in length.
E-40 T o disable the Security function: 1 . Select [Advanced] → [Security] and press the ENTER button. The Off/On menu will be displayed. 2. Select “ Off ” and press the ENTER button. The Keyword confirmation screen will be displayed. 3. T ype in your keyword and press the ENTER button.
E-41 NOTE: • The security disable mode is maintained until the main power is turned off (by setting the main power switch to “ O ” or unplugging the power cable). • If you forget your keyword, contact your dealer . Your dealer will provide you with your keyword in exchange for your request code.
E-42 Information Displays the status of the current signal and lamp usage. This item has three pages. The information included is as follows: [Page 1] Remaining Lamp T ime (%)* Lamp Hour Meter (H) Projector Usage (H) * The progress indicator shows the percentage of remaining bulb life.
E-43 Reset Returning to Factory Default [Factory Default] The Factory Default feature allows you to change adjustments and settings to the factory preset for a (all) source (s) except the following: [Current Signal] Resets the adjustments for the current signal to the factory preset levels.
E-44 6. MAINTENANCE 6. MAINTENANCE This section describes the simple maintenance procedures you should follow to replace the lamp and clean the projector cabinet.
E-45 6. MAINTENANCE S E LE C T L A M P S T A T U S P O W E R O N / S T A N D B Y A U T O A D J . S O U R C E SELECT L A M P S T A T U S P O W E R O N / S T A N D B Y A U T O A D J . S O U R C E 2. Loosen the two screws securing the lamp housing until the screwdriver goes into a freewheeling condition.
E-46 SELECT L A M P S T A T U S P O W E R O N / S T A N D B Y A U T O A D J . S O U R C E SELECT L A M P S T A T U S P O W E R O N / S T A N D B Y A U T O A D J . S O U R C E NOTE: • Align the lamp housing with the guide rail. Make sure the lamp housing plug goes to the socket correctly .
E-47 C O N T R O L C O M P O N E N T I N C O M P U T E R I N V I D E O I N A U D I O I N S - V I D E O I N R C r / P r C b / P b Y L / m o n o A U D I O I N M O N I T O R O U T S E L E C T L A M P S T A T U S P O W E R O N / S T A N D B Y A U T O A D J .
E-48 7. TROUBLESHOOTING This section helps you resolve problems you may encounter while setting up or using the projector . Power Indicator Indicator Condition Projector Condition Note Off Blinking light Steady light Green Orange Green Orange 0.5 sec On, 0.
E-49 Does not turn on Lamp does not turn on; POWER and ST A TUS LEDs are blinking green at the same time Will turn off No picture Image isn ’ t square to the screen Color tone or hue is un- usual • Check that the power cable is plugged in and that the power button on the projector cabinet or the remote control is on.
E-50 Picture is blurred Image is scrolling verti- cally , horizontally or both Remote control does not work Indicator is lit or blink- ing Cross color in RGB mode • Remove the lens cap. • Adjust the focus. See page E-25 . • Reposition the projector to improve its angle to the screen.
E-51 7. TROUBLESHOOTING If there is no pictur e, or the pictur e is not displayed correctly . • Power on process for the projector and the PC. Be sure to connect the RGB cable between the projector and the computer before turning on the computer .
E-52 8. SPECIFICA TIONS 8. SPECIFICA TIONS This section provides technical information about the L T180 Projector's performance. Model Number L T180 Optical DMD Single Chip Digital Micromirror Device (DMD) Resolution 1024 ⳯ 768 pixels* up to 1080i with scaling technology Lens Manual zoom and focus F2.
E-53 8. SPECIFICA TIONS Mechanical Installation Orientation Desktop/Front, Desktop/Rear , Ceiling/Front, Ceiling/Rear Dimensions 7.4" (W) ⳯ 4.4" (H) ⳯ 13.3" (D) 187mm (W) ⳯ 113mm (H) ⳯ 337mm (D) (not including protrusions) Net Weight 6.
E-54 Unit = inch/mm 9. APPENDIX Cabinet Dimensions 9. APPENDIX PC CONTROL COMPONENT IN COMPUTER IN VIDEO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO IN R Cr/Pr Cb/Pb Y L AUDIO IN AC IN MONITOR OUT LAMP STATUS POWER AUTO ADJ, ON/STAND BY SELECT FOCUS SOURCE 2.07"/52.
E-55 5 10 15 4 3 2 1 9 8 7 6 14 13 12 11 9. APPENDIX Pin Assignments of COMPUTER IN (D-Sub RGB) Connector Mini D-Sub 15 Pin Connector Signal Level Video signal : 0.
E-56 9. APPENDIX Function Code Data POWER ON 02H 00H 00H 00H 00H 02H POWER OFF 02H 01H 00H 00H 00H 03H INPUT SELECT COMPUTER 02H 03H 00H 00H 02H 01H 01H 09H INPUT SELECT COMPONENT 02H 03H 00H 00H 02H .
E-57 9. APPENDIX Compatible Input Signal List Horizontal: 15 kHz to 100 kHz (RGB: 24 kHz or over) V ertical: 50 Hz to 85 Hz Signal NTSC PA L P AL60 SECAM VESA IBM MAC MAC MAC VESA VESA IBM VESA VESA V.
E-58 No image is displayed from your PC or video equipment to the projector . Still no image even though you connect the projector to the PC first, then start the PC. Enabling your notebook PC ’ s signal output to the projector . • A combination of function keys will enable/disable the ex- ternal display .
E-59 In the space below please describe your problem in detail. Information on application and environment where your projector is used Projector Model number: Serial No.
E-60 T ravelCare Guide T ravelCare - a service for international travelers This product is eligible for "TravelCare", NEC's unique international warranty . Please note that T ravelCare coverage differs in part from coverage under the warranty included with the product.
E-61 NOTE: The product can be used overseas with voltages of 100 to 120V and 200 to 240V by using a power cable suited for the standards and power source voltage of the country in which the product is being used. List of T ravelCare Outlets This list applies as of December 1, 2004.
E-62 In Asia and Middle East NEC Viewtechnology , Ltd. Address: 686-1, Nishioi, Oi-Machi, Ashigarakami-Gun, Kanagawa 258-0017, Japan T elephone: +81 465 85 2369 Fax Line: +81 465 85 2393 Email Address: support_pjweb@nevt.nec.co.jp WEB Address: http://www .
E-63 T ele Service Co., Ltd. Address: 2nd Fl., Ire B/D. #2, 4Ga, Y angpyeng-Dong, Y oungdeungpo-Gu, Seoul, Korea 150-967 T elephone: +82 2 2163 4193 Fax Line: +82 2 2163 4196 Email Address: moneybear@hyosung.com (Regions Covered) South Korea Lenso Communication Co.
E-64 Country , product purchased : User's Company Name : User's Company Address : Phone No., Fax No. : User's Name : User's Address : Phone No., Fax No. : Local Contact office : Local Contact office Address : Phone No., Fax No. : User's Model Name : Date of Purchase : Serial No.
E-65 Condition of your T ravelCare Service Pr ogram Enduser is requested to understand following condition of T ravelCare Service Program and complete the neces- sary information on the application sheet. 1. Service Options: There are 3 types of "Service" available.
E-66 5. Loan Service Charges and Conditions: Upon acceptance of this NEC Projector , Customer agrees to assume liability for this loan unit. The current cost of use of this loan unit is $200.
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