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MultiSync VT440/VT540LCD ProjectorUser’s Manual English
Page 3 - IMPORTANT INFORMATION; Precautions; WARNING; RF Interference; • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dif-
E–2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Precautions Please read this manual carefully before using your NECMultiSync VT440/VT540 Projector and keep the manualhandy for future reference.Your serial number is located under the name plate labelon the right side of your MultiSync VT440/VT540. Recordit here: CAUTIONTo...
Page 4 - sage will be displayed after the projector is turned off.; CAUTION
E–3 Important Safeguards These safety instructions are to ensure the long life ofyour projector and to prevent fire and shock. Please readthem carefully and heed all warnings. Installation 1. For best results, use your projector in a darkened room. 2. Place the projector on a flat, level surface in ...
Page 6 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
E–5 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION Introduction to the MultiSync VT440/VT540 Projector ................. E-6Getting Started ............................................................ E-6What’s in the Box ......................................................... E-7Getting to Know Your MultiSync...
Page 7 - Introduction to the MultiSync VT440/VT540 Projector; Features you’ll enjoy:; NOTE: Composite video standards are as follows:; Getting Started
E–6 1. INTRODUCTION Introduction to the MultiSync VT440/VT540 Projector This section introduces you to your new MultiSync VT440 (SVGA)/VT540 (XGA) Projector and describes the features and controls. Congratulations on Your Purchase of The MultiSync VT440/VT540 ProjectorThe MultiSync VT440/VT540 is on...
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E–7 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. M EN U EN TE R CA NC EL SELECT POWER STATUS ON /OFF SOURCE AUTO ADJUS...
Page 9 - Getting to Know Your MultiSync VT440/VT540 Projector
E–8 M EN U EN TE R CA NC EL SELECT POWER STATUS ON /STAND BY SOURCE AUTO ADJUST RG B INP UT OU TPU T AU D IN OU T PC -CO NTR OL S-V IDE O VID Getting to Know Your MultiSync VT440/VT540 Projector Front/ Side Features Controls Focus Ring Adjustable Tilt Foot Button AC Input Connect the supplied powerc...
Page 10 - Slot for Card Remote Control; Thread the string through the hole on the lens cap and then tie a
E–9 M EN U E NTER CA NC EL SE LE CT PO WE R ST ATU S ON /S TA ND BY SO UR CE AU TO AD JU ST Remote Sensor Rear/ Side Features Remote Sensor Rear Foot Built-in Monaural Speaker (1W) Rear Foot Lamp Cover Lamp Cover Screw Card Remote Slot SELECT Vol. Vol. POINTER POWER HELP RD-366E PIC . MUTE MAGNIFY S...
Page 11 - Top Features; “The lamp has reached the end of
E–10 Top Features 1 Source Button Use this button to select a video source such as a PC, VCR or DVDplayer. 2 Auto Adjust Button Use this button to adjust Position-H/V and Pixel Clock/Phase foran optimal picture. Some signals may not be displayed correctly ortake time to switch between sources. 3 Men...
Page 12 - Terminal Panel Features; Connect the S-Video input from an external source like a VCR.
E–11 M EN U EN TE R CA NC EL SELECT POWER STATUS ON /STAND BY SOURCE AUTO ADJUST RGB INPUT OUTPUT AUDIO IN IN OUT OUT PC-CONTROL S-VIDEO VIDEO Terminal Panel Features 1 1. RGB Input Connector(Mini D-Sub 15 pin) Connect your PC or other RGB equipment. Use the supplied sig-nal cable to connect to a PC...
Page 13 - Remote Control Features; Remote Control Precautions; * Keep the coin cell battery out of reach of children so as not to; Remote Control; MUTE; AN
E–12 Remote Control Features 1 Source Button Press to select a video source. 2 Auto Adjust Button Use this button to adjust Position-H/V and Pixel Clock/Phase foran optimal picture. Some signals may not be displayed correctly,or in some cases it may take some time for a source to switch be-tween sou...
Page 14 - Operating Range
E–13 Operating Range 7m 30˚ 30˚ 7m 7m 22 feet 22 feet
Page 15 - Setting up Your Projector; Top view; Screen; Side view; Using a Tabletop or Cart; Adjusting the Tilt Foot; release the button to lock the Adjustable Tilt Foot.
E–14 2. INSTALLATION This section describes how to set up your MultiSync VT440/VT540projector 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....
Page 16 - Distance Chart; Throwing Distance; wide; Screen Siz
E–15 H Screen (inch) Distance Chart α degree 9.01 8.93 8.85 8.82 8.81 8.79 8.78 8.77 8.75 8.74 8.74 8.73 8.72 8.72 β (=sin α ) 0.16 0.16 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 γ (=cos α ) 0.99 0.99 0.99 0.99 0.99 0.99 0.99 0.99 0.99 0.99 0.99 0.99 0.99 0.99 Screen Size H-Width i...
Page 17 - Ceiling Installation
E–16 RGB INPUT OUTPUT AUDIO IN IN OUT OUT PC-CONTROL S-VIDEO VIDEO WARNING • Installing your projector on the ceiling must be done by a quali- fied technician. Contact your NEC dealer for more informa-tion. * Do not attempt to install the projector yourself.• Only use your projector on a solid, leve...
Page 18 - Wiring Diagram; Optional Component V cable; Document Camera; saver or power management software.; Monitor
E–17 PC CONTROL S-VIDEO VIDEO IN OUT OUT IN RGB OUTPUT AUDIO RGB INPUT Wiring Diagram Optional Component V cable To video, S-video, and audioinputs on the projector. Pin adapter for Macintosh (supplied) Signal cable (supplied)To mini D-Sub 15-pin connector on theprojector. It is recommended that you...
Page 19 - Connecting Your PC; IBM VGA or Compatibles
E–18 RGB INPUT OUTPUT AUDIO IN IN OUT OUT PC-CONTROL S-VIDEO VIDEO RGB INPUT AUDIO Connecting Your PC IBM VGA or Compatibles (Notebook type) Signal cable (supplied)To mini D-Sub 15-pin connector on the projector. It is recom-mended that you use a commercially available distribution ampli-fier if con...
Page 20 - Turn off the power to your projector and your Macintosh com-; Connecting Your Macintosh Computer; Pin adapter for Macintosh
E–19 RGB INPUT OUTPUT AUDIO IN IN OUT OUT PC-CONTROL S-VIDEO VIDEO RGB INPUT AUDIO 1 ON DI P 2 3 4 5 6 To connect to a Macintosh, simply: 1. Turn off the power to your projector and your Macintosh com- puter. 2. Use the supplied signal cable to connect your Macintosh com- puter to the projector. 3. ...
Page 21 - Settings for Monitor Mode
E–20 When using a Macintosh computer with the projector, set the DIPswitches 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 ...
Page 22 - Connecting an External Monitor; External monitor
E–21 RG B INP UT OU TPU T AU DIO IN IN OU T OU T PC -C ON TRO L S-V IDE O VID EO RGB OUTPUT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT 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 a...
Page 23 - RGB INPUT; Y Cb Cr; cable to connect your DVD player to the; Connecting Your DVD Player; cable
E–22 RG B INP UT OU TPU T AU DIO IN IN OU T OU T PC -C ON TRO L S-V IDE O VID EO RGB INPUT Y Cb Cr R L R L 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. If your DVD player has the comp...
Page 24 - Turn on the projector and the VCR or laser disc player.; VCR/ Laser disc player; Connecting Your VCR or Laser Disc Player; Audio equipment; Red
E–23 R L RG B INP UT OUTP UT AU DIO IN IN OU T OU T PC -C ONT RO L S-VID EO VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO R L 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,...
Page 25 - General Controls; Turn on the Projector; POINTER; Enlarging and Moving a Picture
E–24 3.OPERATION This section describes how to select a computer or video source, how toadjust the picture, and how to customize the menu or projector settings. General Controls Before you turn on your projector, ensure that the computer or video sourceis turned on and that your lens cap is removed....
Page 26 - Using the Menus
E–25 Using the Menus NOTE: An interlaced motion video image may be blurred whilethe 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 cabi- net to highlight the menu fo...
Page 27 - MENU Tree
E–26 Basic/ Advanced Menu Sub Menu Items MENU Tree NOTE:Adjustable sourcesR=RGB V=Video/S-Video C=Component H=HDTV All=All sources High-Bright/ Eco Normal/ Natural1/ Natural2 Aspect RatioNoise ReductionColor MatrixWhite BalanceAuto AdjustPosition/ ClockResolution Normal/ Zoom/ Wide Zoom/ CinemaOff/ ...
Page 28 - Menu Elements
E–27 Menu Elements Title bar Tab Highlight Solid triangle ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Menu windows or dialog boxes typically have the following elements: Title bar: Indicates the menu title. Highlight...
Page 29 - Menu Descriptions & Functions; Source Select; Keystone distortion; Basic Mode
E–28 Menu Descriptions & Functions Source Select Enables you to select a video source such as a VCR, DVD player,laser disc player, computer or document camera depending on whatis connected to your inputs. Press the “Select” button on the projec-tor cabinet or ▲▼ buttons on your remote control to...
Page 30 - Lamp Mode; Aspect Ratio
E–29 Lamp Mode This feature enables you to select two brightness mode of the lamp:High-Bright and Eco modes. The lamp life can be extended up to3000 hours by using the Eco mode. High-Brigh Mode: This is the default setting.Eco Mode: Select this mode to increase the lamp life. NOTE: If you have selec...
Page 32 - Menu; Allows you to set preferences for the on-screen menu.; Setup; with the volume bar on screen.
E–31 Menu Allows you to set preferences for the on-screen menu. Menu Mode: This feature allows you to select two menu modes: one has basicfunctionality and the other more advanced functionality.Basic Mode ........... This is the normal mode.Advanced Mode ... This mode is used for advanced users. In ...
Page 33 - Help; NOTE:This feature does not work with Video or S-Video sources.; Contents
E–32 [Page2] (Advanced mode) Power Off Confirmation: This option determines whether a confirmation dialog for turn-ing 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 aresaved...
Page 34 - Replacing the Lamp
E–33 4. MAINTENANCE This section describes the simple maintenance procedures you shouldfollow to replace the lamp, clean the filter, and replace the batteriesin the remote control. Replacing the Lamp After your lamp has been operating for 2000 hours (up to 3000 hoursin Eco mode) or longer, the “Stat...
Page 35 - Cleaning or Replacing the Filters; • Turn off the power and unplug the projector before re-; until you feel it detach.; Remote Control Battery Installation; Press firmly and slide the battery cover off.
E–34 M EN U CA NC EL SEL EC T SO UR CE AU TO AD JU ST RG B INP UT OU TPU T AU D IN OU T PC -CO NTR OL S-V IDE O VID Cleaning or Replacing the Filters The air-filter sponge keeps the inside of the MultiSync VT440/VT540Projector free from dust or dirt and should be cleaned after every 100hours of oper...
Page 36 - Condition
E–35 5. TROUBLESHOOTING This section helps you resolve problems you may encounter while setting up or using the projector. Standby Cooling down Lamp in High-Bright mode Lamp in Eco mode One minute after lamp is turned on Retrying to turn on lamp 3 minutes after lamp is turned on inEco mode Lamp has ...
Page 38 - Cabinet Dimensions; Lens center
E–37 Cabinet Dimensions RGB INPUT OUTPUT AUDIO IN IN OUT OUT PC-CONTROL S-VIDEO VIDEO ME NU E NT ER CA NC EL SELECT POWER STATUS ON/STAND BY SOURCE AUTO ADJUST 48.9 (1.93") 14 (0.55") 102.5 (4.03") 283.6 (11.17") 12.88 (0.51") 243.1 (9.57") 33.25 (1.31") Unit = mm (inch) ...
Page 39 - D-Sub Pin Assignments; Mini D-Sub 15 Pin Connector
E–38 5 1 4 2 3 10 11 12 13 14 15 6 9 7 8 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 Gr...
Page 40 - Timing Chart; Signal; NOTE1: Some composite sync signals may not be displayed correctly.
E–39 Timing Chart Y NTSC 640 480 60 15.734 - Y PAL 768 576 50 15.625 - Y SECAM 768 576 50 15.625 - Y VESA 640 480 59.94 31.47 25.175 Y IBM 640 480 60 31.47 25.175 Y MAC 640 480 60 31.47 25.175 Y MAC 640 480 66.67 34.97 31.334 Y MAC 640 480 66.67 35 30.24 Y VESA 640 480 72.81 37.86 31.5 Y VESA 640 48...
Page 41 - Cable Connection; Communication Protocol; To RxD of PC; PC Control Codes; Function
E–40 Cable Connection Communication Protocol Baud rate: 38400 bps Data length: 8 bits Parity: No parity Stop bit: One bit X on/off: None Communications Full duplex procedure: 1 2 5 4 3 6 7 8 To RxD of PC PC Control Connector (DIN-8P) To TxD of PC To GND of PC NOTE: Pins 2, 3, 5, 6 and 8 are used ins...
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