Page 2 - IMPORTANT INFORMATION; GSGV Acoustic Noise Information Ordinance:; which the receiver is connected.; C A U T I O N; • Macintosh and PowerBook are registered trademarks of Apple Com-
E – 2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Precautions Please read this manual carefully before using your NEC MT1056 Pro-jector and keep the manual handy for future reference.Your serial number is located under the name plate label on the leftside of your MT1056. Record it here: CAUTION To turn off main power, be...
Page 3 - If you wish to have the projector installed on the ceiling:; proper operation and reduce the risk of bodily injury.; To Dealer or Installer:; will be displayed after the projector is turned off.; “The Lamp has; CAUTION
E – 3 Important Safeguards These safety instructions are to ensure the long life of your projectorand to prevent fire and shock. Please read them carefully and heed allwarnings. Installation 1. For best results, use your projector in a darkened room.2. Place the projector on a flat, level surface in...
Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
E – 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION Introduction to the MT1056 Projector ........................................... E-5Getting Started ............................................................................. E-5What’s in the Box ................................................................
Page 5 - Composite video standards are as follows:; Getting Started
E – 5 1. INTRODUCTION Introduction to the MT1056 Projector This section introduces you to your new MT1056 (XGA) Projector anddescribes the features and controls. C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s o n Yo u r P u rc h a s e o f T h eMT1056 Projector The MT1056 is one of the very best projectors available ...
Page 6 - Quick
E – 6 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 MT1056 Projector. ME N U E NT ER CA NC E L SELECT PO WER ST ATU S ON /STA ND B Y SO UR CE AU TO AD J...
Page 7 - Getting to Know Your MT1056 Projector
E – 7 Getting to Know Your MT1056 Projector ME N U E NT ER CA NC E L SELECT POWER STATUS ON /STAND BY SOURCE AUTO ADJUST AC IN S-V IDE O VID EO AUD IO RGB INP UT 2 AUDIO RGB INPUT 1 L /M ONO R AUDIO RGB MONITOR OUTPUT USB PC-CARD C CONTROL MOUSE OUT REMO CONTR INPU Zoom Remote Sensor Air-Filter Lens...
Page 8 - Top Features; MENU
E – 8 1. Source Button Use this button to select a video source such as a PC, VCR, DVDplayer or PC Card Viewer (PC card).Each time this button is pressed, the input source will change as fol-lows: → RGB1 → RGB2 → Video → S-Video → PC Card Viewer If no input signal is present, the input will be ski...
Page 9 - Terminal Panel Features
E – 9 Terminal Panel Features USB 1 2 3 4 1. USB Terminal Connect a commercially available mouse that supports USB. You canoperate the menu or PC Card Viewer with the USB mouse via thisterminal.Note that this terminal is not used with a computer and that there maybe some brands of USB mouse that the...
Page 10 - Remote Control Features; click or left-click button to activate the mouse.; To turn off the projector, press and hold the POWER OFF button for a
E – 10 4. LED Flashes when any button is pressed. 5. Power ON Button If the main power is applied, you can use this button to turn your pro-jector on. PJ FOCUS ZOOM VOL. SHIFT HELP PO IN TE R KEYSTONE MA GN IFY FR EE ZE PIC -M UT E PC C AR D SLIDE FO LD ER SL ID E LIST OFF VIDEO AUTO ADJ. S-VIDEO RG...
Page 11 - Not available on this model.; PICTURE MUTE Button; Press this button to select the PC Card Viewer source.; FOLDER LIST Button
E – 11 PJ FOCUS ZOOM VOLUME SHIFT HELP POINTER KEYSTONE MAGNIFY FREEZE PIC-MUTE PC CARD SLIDE FOLDER SLIDE LIST 1719 20 28 29 30 31 22 18 21 232425 2627 17. PJ Button Press this button to switch the Select, Cancel, and Enter buttons be-tween the Projector mode (lit red) and the Computer mode. Press ...
Page 12 - Operating Range; Remote Control Precautions; Remote Control Battery Installation; Press firmly and slide the battery cover off.; Do not mix different types of batteries or new and old batteries.; Note on Remote Control Operation:; Pressing and holding the Select (; Setting the function switch; ON
E – 12 Operating Range 7m Remote Control Precautions • 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 u...
Page 13 - Switching operation mode between computer and projector; operation using the three buttons.; Not lit
E – 13 Switching operation mode between computer and projector The three shaded buttons shown on the drawing work as a computer mouse in the Computer mode.In the Computer mode the PJ button is not lit. • When the MENU button is pressed, the PJ button lights red to indicate that you are in the Projec...
Page 14 - Setting up Your Projector; Carrying the Projector:; Always carry your projector by the handle.; Selecting a Location; or wall where you’ll be projecting the image.)
E – 14 2. INSTALLATION This section describes how to set up your MT1056 projector and howto connect video and audio sources. Setting up Your Projector Your MT1056 Projector is simple to set up and use. But before you getstar ted, you must first: 1. Determine the image size. 2. Set up a screen or sel...
Page 15 - Adjusting the Tilt Foot; Press and hold the Tilt button on the left side of the projector.
E – 15 M EN U EN TE R CA NC EL SELECT POWER STATUS ON /OFF SOURCE AUTO ADJUST AC IN M EN U E NT ER CA NC EL SE LE CT PO WE R ST ATU S ON /O FF SO URC E AU TO AD JU ST AC IN Adjusting the Tilt Foot Press and hold the Tilt button on the left side of the projector. Lift the front edge of the projector ...
Page 16 - Screen and Projection Distance; Throw distance
E – 16 Screen and Projection Distance The following shows the proper relative positions of the projector and screen. Refer to the table to determine the position of installation. 558.8 (W ) 419.1 (H) / 220 (W ) 165 (H) W IDE : 300" 609.6 (W ) 457.2 (H) / 240 (W ) 180 (H) 406.4 (W ) 304.8 (H) / 1...
Page 17 - Ceiling Installation; Distance Chart; Reflecting the Image
E – 17 Ceiling Installation Distance Chart B = Vertical distance between lens center and screen center C = Throw distanceD = Vertical distance between lens center and screen bottom (screen top for ceiling installation) NOTE: Distances may vary +/–5%. 10.3 10.1 10.1 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 9.9 9.9 9.9 9....
Page 18 - Wiring Diagram; When using with a notebook PC, be sure to connect between the projec-; Remote Control Guideline
E – 18 PC CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL INPUT MOUSE OUTPUT S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO RGB INPUT 2 AUDIO RGB INPUT 1 L / MONO R AUDIO RGB MONITOROUTPUT Wiring Diagram NOTE: When using with a notebook PC, be sure to connect between the projec- tor and the notebook PC before turning on the power to the notebook PC. ...
Page 19 - RGB INPUT; Connecting Your PC or Macintosh Computer; computer to the projector.
E – 19 ME NU E NT ER CA NC EL SEL EC T PO WE R STA TU S ON /ST AN D B Y SO UR CE AU TO AD JUS T AC IN S-V IDE O VID EO AUD IO RGB INP UT 2 AUD IO RGB INP UT 1 L /M ONO R AUD IO RGB MO NITO R O UTP UT USB PC-C ARD C C ONT ROL MO USE OUT REM O CON TR INP U S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO RGB INPUT 2 AUD IO RGB IN...
Page 20 - MOUSE; To connect the mouse output port:; and restart your computer.; Connecting Your Computer to the Mouse Output Port
E – 20 ME NU E NT ER CA NC EL SEL EC T PO WE R STA TUS ON /ST AN D B Y SO UR CE AU TO AD JUS T AC IN S-V IDE O VID EO AUD IO RGB INP UT 2 AUD IO RGB INP UT 1 L /M ONO R AUD IO RGB MO NITO R O UTP UT USB PC-C ARD C C ONT ROL MO USE OUT REM O CON TR INP U NTROL MOUSE OUTPUT REMO CONTR INPU MOUSE OUTPU...
Page 21 - External monitor; Connecting an External Monitor
E – 21 External monitor ME NU E NT ER CA NC EL SEL EC T PO WE R STA TUS ON /ST AN D B Y SO UR CE AU TO AD JUS T AC IN S-V IDE O VID EO AUD IO RGB INP UT 2 AUD IO RGB INP UT 1 L /M ONO R AUD IO RGB MO NITO R O UTP UT USB PC-C ARD C C ONT ROL MO USE OUT REM O CON TR INP U S-V IDE O VID EO AUD IO RGB I...
Page 22 - Connecting Your DVD Player; DVD player
E – 22 Connecting Your DVD Player ME NU E NT ER CA NC EL SEL EC T PO WE R STA TUS ON /ST AN D B Y SO UR CE AU TO AD JUS T AC IN S-V IDE O VID EO AUD IO RGB INP UT 2 AUD IO RGB INP UT 1 L /M ONO R AUD IO RGB MO NITO R O UTP UT USB PC-C ARD C C ONT ROL MO USE OUT REM O CON TR INP U S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO...
Page 23 - R L; VIDEO; Connecting Your VCR or Laser Disc Player; Turn on the projector and the VCR or laser disc player.
E – 23 ME NU E NT ER CA NC EL SEL EC T PO WE R STA TUS ON /ST AN D B Y SO UR CE AU TO AD JUS T AC IN S-V IDE O VID EO AUD IO RGB INP UT 2 AUD IO RGB INP UT 1 L /M ONO R AUD IO RGB MO NITO R O UTP UT USB PC-C ARD C C ONT ROL MO USE OUT REM O CON TR INP U S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO RGB INPUT 2 AUD IO RGB IN ...
Page 24 - To select a menu language, follow these steps:; or
E – 24 About Startup screen(Menu Language Select screen) When you first turn on the projector, you will get the Startup screen.This screen gives you the oppor tunity to select one of the seven menulanguages: English, German, French, Itilan, Spanish, Swedish andJapanese. To select a menu language, fo...
Page 25 - Operate the Menus using the USB mouse:
E – 25 3. OPERATION This section describes how to select a computer or video source, howto adjust the picture, and how to customize the menu or projector set-tings. General Controls Before you turn on your projector, ensure that the computer or videosource is turned on and that your lens cap is remo...
Page 26 - The Auto Adjust function does not work for component signal.; Basic Operation; Selecting the computer or video source:; AUTO ADJUST
E – 26 Source display SOURCE AUTO ADJUST Each time the Source button is pressed, the input source will changeas follows: → RGB1 → RGB2 → Video → S-Video → PC Card Viewer If no input signal is present, the input will be skipped. Press the Auto Adjust button to fine-tune the computer image or toremo...
Page 27 - increase volume; VOLUME; Volume bar; Turning off picture and sound:; Display Help; Using Pointer; Press the Pointer button to display the pointer.
E – 27 Volume control: Sound level from the speaker on the projector can be adjusted. increase volume VOLUME Volume bar decrease volume Turning off picture and sound: Press the Picture Mute button to turn off the image and sound for ashor t period of time. Press again to restore the image and sound....
Page 28 - The maximum keystone angle that can be corrected is 40 degrees up-; Keystone distortion
E – 28 Customizing Basic/Custom Menu The Basic/Custom menu can be customized to meet your requirements.Selecting a menu item from the “Basic/Custom Menu Edit” list, allowsyou to custom tailor the menu items to your needs. 1. Select “Basic/Custom Menu Edit” to display the “Basic/Custom Menu Edit” scr...
Page 29 - Once you have selected OK on the Basic/Custom Menu Edit screen, you
E – 29 3. In order for the changes to take effect, use the or button on the remote control or the projector cabinet to highlight “OK”,then press the Enter button. To cancel the changes, use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight “Cancel” and press the “Enter” button. To return to the factory default, selec...
Page 30 - Menu Tree
E – 30 Menu Tree Advanced Menu Brightness/Contrast/Color/Hue/Sharpness Volume Normal/Eco All Data/Current Signal Remaining TimePreset Time (Off/0:30/1:00/1:30/2:00) Orientation (Desktop Front/Ceiling Rear/Desktop Rear/Ceiling Front)Background (Blue/Black/Logo)Mouse Button(Right Hand/Left Hand)Sensit...
Page 31 - Menu Elements
E – 31 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. Tab: Indicates a group of feat...
Page 32 - Picture; Menu Descriptions & Functions; Source Select; Selects the computer connected to your RGB or component signal.; An optional component cable (Component V or ADP-CV1 cable) is needed; Provides access to controls for your image. Use; Volume; Adjusts the sound level of the projector.; You can also display the volume bar without opening the menu. See
E – 32 The launcher is a tool bar including the following buttons: Drag ............. Drags to move the tool bar. (for USB mouse operation only)Prev ............. Returns to the previous slide or folder.Next ............. Advances to the next slide or folder.Play .............. Plays back automatica...
Page 33 - Image Options; Keystone; You can select three levels of video noise reduction.; of higher video bandwidth.
E – 33 Image Options Keystone This feature corrects the keystone (trapezoidal) distortion to makethe top of the screen longer or shorter to be the same as the bottom.Use the or buttons on the slide bar to correct the keystone (trapezoidal) distor tion. Keystone distortion Normal NOTE: The maximum ke...
Page 34 - to the factory preset.; The Volume, Keystone, Lamp Mode and all the items in the Projector; Color Management; Gamma Correction; plays the current image in its true resolution.; While you are displaying an image with higher resolution than the
E – 34 Factory Default Overscan You can select overscan percentage for RGB signal.Select the appropriate option using the Select or button. NOTE: When “Resolution” is set to “Native”, this feature is not available, and the stored settings and adjustments are invalid. Changes all adjustments and sett...
Page 35 - Basic/Custom Menu Edit to fit your needs.; Menu; Projector Options; There may be cases where the Pointer function is not available (ex. a; buttons are pressed within 5 seconds.; Color Matrix
E – 35 Allows you to set preferences for the on-screen menu.Press “OK” to save your changes for all the features of Page 1 and Page 2. [Page 1]Menu Mode: This feature allows you to select two menu modes: Advanced Menuand Basic/Custom Menu. Advanced Menu .......... This is the menu that contains all ...
Page 37 - Power Off Confirmation:; When the confirmation message is displayed, you must be in the Pro-; Clear Lamp Hour Meter:; If an SXGA+ signal is projected with the check box unselected, sev-
E – 37 [Page4] Auto Adjust (RGB Only): When “Auto Adjust” is set to “On”, the projector automatically determinesthe best resolution for the current RGB input signal to project an imageusing NEC’s Advanced AccuBlend Intelligent Pixel Blending Technology.The image can be automatically adjusted for pos...
Page 38 - Tools
E – 38 The tool bar includes the following buttons: Drag ............. Drags to move the tool bar. (for USB mouse operation only)Capture ........ Captures an image and save it as a JPEG file in a PC card.Freeze .......... Freezes and unfreezes images.Exit ............... Exits the Capture function. ...
Page 39 - hand drawings cannot be saved or captured.; The information included are as follows:; Help; Changing Background Logo:; File size must be 64KB or less. Other file formats than JPEG and
E – 39 Selecting “Execute” displays the file you selected.When you select a JPEG or BMP file and press the Enter button onthe remote or the cabinet, or “Execute” on the above, you will get atoolbar. This toolbar is used to return to the PC Card Files screen. Drag Return Close 2. Use the and then ▼ b...
Page 40 - Using the PC Card Viewer function; Features; Inserting and Ejecting a PC Card; Inserting the PC Card; Do not try to force the PC card into the slot.; Direction for Inserting the PC Card; PC Card Type; Eject button
E – 40 Using the PC Card Viewer function NOTE: When using the supplied software (CD-ROM) The software is designed to use with a personal computer only. Do not play thesoftware on CD player. Doing so could cause damage to speakers. Features The Viewer feature allows slides stored on a PC memory card ...
Page 41 - Installing the PC Card Viewer Software; Before Installing; not be performed properly if any applications are running.; Installation; The setup dialog appears.; PC Card Viewer PPT Converter 1.0; Basic Operation of the PC Card Viewer Software
E – 41 Installing the PC Card Viewer Software Before Installing Perform the following before installing the PC Card Viewer software:• If Windows is already started, exit all applications. Installation may not be performed properly if any applications are running. Installation Install the viewer soft...
Page 42 - Projecting slides; Insert a PC card into the card slot.; * Press the eject button to eject the card.; Select the “PC Card Viewer” from the Source Select menu.; “Show Folder List”; slides back in reverse.; If no PC card is inserted in the PC CARD slot, there is no signal, and a
E – 42 Operating the PC Card Viewer Functionfrom the Projector (playback) This section describes the operation for showing slides of presentationdocuments created using the PC Card Viewer function with the projec-tor.It is also possible to make slides directly from the images projectedwith the proje...
Page 43 - When the tool bar is not displayed:; Slide; Auto Play Mode; • If the “Auto Play” option is selected in “PC Card Viewer Options” of; Folder; SLIDE; Current folder number; Lit red
E – 43 When the tool bar is not displayed: Press the FOLDER LIST button on the remote control to display fold-ers from a PC card in the projector’s PC Card slot. Use the SLIDE +/- button toadvance to the next folder orreturn to the previous folder. Folder 02 : 0001 / 0008 Folder Folder Folder Folder...
Page 44 - Capturing Images Displayed on the Projector; Storing images displayed on the projector on the PC card; The tool bar includes the following buttons:; You can compress a captured file (JPEG) using the Capture Options in; Deleting Captured Images; To delete captured images:; Viewing Digital Images
E – 44 Capturing Images Displayed on the Projector Storing images displayed on the projector on the PC card Preparations: Inser t the PC card into the card slot.Inser t the PC card (side with the insertion direction arrow) facing thetop of the projector.* Press the eject button to eject the card. 1....
Page 45 - Uninstalling the PC Card Viewer Software; Uninstalling the software; From the “Start” menu, select “Settings” then “Control Panels”.
E – 45 Uninstalling the PC Card Viewer Software Even if you do not know the PC Card Viewer software’s file names orwhere they are stored, the PC Card Viewer software files can be easilyremoved from the system using the “Install/Uninstall Applications” con-trol panel in Windows. (Normally there is no...
Page 46 - Terminology; PC card
E – 46 Terminology PC card ATA card CompactFlash TYPE (I, II and III) BMP JPEG This is the name of a card currently being standardized by the Japan Electronic Industry Association (JEIDA) and PCMCIA(Personal Computer Memory Card Interface Association) of the United States. A type of PC card. ATA was...
Page 47 - Replacing the Lamp; • DO NOT TOUCH THE LAMP immediately after it has been used. It will; Loosen the lamp cover screw until the screwdriver goes into a; Loosen the two screws securing the lamp housing until the screw-; shock. Do not attempt to circumvent this interlock.; Secure it in place with the two screws.; Tighten the lamp cover screw.; the lamp usage hours.; When the lamp exceeds 1600 hours (up to 2600 hours : Eco mode) of
E – 47 This section describes the simple maintenance procedures you shouldfollow to replace the lamp and clean the filter. Replacing the Lamp After your lamp has been operating for 1500 hours (up to 2500 hours :Eco mode) or longer, the “Status” light in the cabinet will go on and themessage will app...
Page 48 - Cleaning or Replacing the Filters; • The message can be turned on or off using the “Menu” - “Filter Clean; Remove the filter cover by pushing up on the catch of the cover; When you replace the lamp, it is also wise to replace the filters. The
E – 48 Cleaning or Replacing the Filters The air-filter sponge keeps the inside of the MT1056 Projector freefrom dust or dir t and should be cleaned after every 100 hours of opera-tion (more often in dusty conditions). If the filter is dirty or clogged, yourprojector may overheat. CAUTION • Turn off...
Page 49 - Condition
E – 49 5. TROUBLESHOOTING This section helps you resolve problems you may encounter while setting up or using the projector. Standby Cooling down Lamp in Normal mode Lamp in Eco mode 3 minutes after lamp is turned on inEco mode Lamp has reached its end of life(Normal: 1500 hours or over)(Eco: 2500 h...
Page 50 - When using the PC Card Viewer function; For more information contact your dealer.
E – 50 • Is “PC Card Viewer” selected from the Source menu?• Is the PC card seated in the PC CARD slot completely?• Is slide data stored in the PC card?• Have the contents of the PC card been destroyed? • While an image with over 1024 768 dots is projected, several lines of information will be lost....
Page 51 - Model Number; Optical
E – 51 6. SPECIFICATIONS This section provides technical information about the MT1056 Projector’s performance. Model Number MT1056 Optical LCD Panel 1.3" p-Si TFT active-matrix with Micro Lens Array 1024 768 dots Lens Manual zoom, manual focus F1.8 – 2.2 f=49.3 – 59.3 mm Lamp 200W NSH lamp (160W...
Page 52 - Cabinet Dimensions
E – 52 Cabinet Dimensions Unit = mm (inch) MT1056 ME NU EN TE R CA NC EL SELECT POWER STATUS ON/STAND BY SOURCE AUTO ADJUST AC IN USB S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO RGB INPUT 2 AUDIO RGB INPUT 1 L / MONO R PC-CARD AUDIO RGB MONITOR OUTPUT 1.5(0.06" ) 281(11.06" ) 73.5 (2.89" ) 121 (4.76" ) 4 (0...
Page 53 - D-Sub Pin Assignments; Mini D-Sub 15 Pin Connector; YCbCr Signal
E – 53 D-Sub Pin Assignments Mini D-Sub 15 Pin Connector Pin No. RGB Signal (Analog) YCbCr Signal 1 Red Cr 2 Green or Sync on Green Y 3 Blue Cb 4 Ground 5 Ground 6 Red Ground Cr Ground 7 Green Ground Y Ground 8 Blue Ground Cb Ground 9 No Connection 10 Sync Signal Ground 11 Ground 12 Bi-directional D...
Page 54 - Compatible Input Signal List; Some composite sync signals may not be displayed correctly.
E – 54 Compatible Input Signal List Signal Resolution Frequency H. Refresh Rate Dot Clock ( Dots ) ( kHz ) ( Hz ) ( MHz ) NTSC – 15.734 60 – PAL – 15.625 50 – SECAM – 15.625 50 – VESA 640 480 31.47 59.94 25.175 IBM 640 480 31.47 60 25.175 MAC 640 480 31.47 60 25.175 MAC 640 480 34.97 66.67 31.334 MA...
Page 55 - PC Control Codes; Function; Cable Connection; Communication Protocol; No parity
E – 55 1 2 5 4 3 6 7 8 PC Control Codes Function Code Data POWER ON 02H 00H 00H 00H 00H 02H POWER OFF 02H 01H 00H 00H 00H 03H INPUT SELECT RGB 1 02H 03H 00H 00H 02H 01H 01H 09H INPUT SELECT RGB 2 02H 03H 00H 00H 02H 01H 02H 0AH INPUT SELECT VIDEO 02H 03H 00H 00H 02H 01H 06H 0EH INPUT SELECT S-VIDEO ...