Page 2 - IMPORTANT INFORMATION; Precautions; CAUTION; RF Interference; WARNING; • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
E–2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Precautions Please read this manual carefully before using yourNEC VT45 Projector and keep the manual handy forfuture reference.Your serial number is located under the name platelabel on the right side of your VT45. Record it here: CAUTION To turn off main power, be sure to...
Page 3 - Do not attempt to install the projector yourself.; Power Supply
E–3 Important Safeguards These safety instructions are to ensure the long lifeof your projector and to prevent fire and shock. Pleaseread them 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 4 - Ensure that there is sufficient ventilation and that vents
E–4 Lamp Replacement • To replace the lamp, follow all instructions provided onpage E-36. • Be sure to replace the lamp when the message "Thelamp has reached the end of its usable life. Please re-place the lamp." appears. If you continue to use the lampafter the lamp has reached the end of i...
Page 5 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
E–5 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION Introduction to the VT45 Projector ......................... E-6Getting Started ....................................................... E-6What’s in the Box ................................................... E-7Getting to Know Your VT45 Projector .................
Page 6 - Introduction to the VT45 Projector; Congratulations on Your Purchase of The VT45 Projector; Features you’ll enjoy:; Composite video standards are as follows:; Getting Started
E–6 1. INTRODUCTION Introduction to the VT45 Projector This section introduces you to your new VT45 (SVGA) Projec-tor and describes the features and controls. Congratulations on Your Purchase of The VT45 Projector The VT45 is one of the very best projectors available today. TheVT45 enables you to pr...
Page 7 - Quick; Manual
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 VT45 Projector. SOURCE AUTO ADJUST ON STA ND B Y STATUS POW ER E M NU C N A C EL TE R NE SE LE CT VID ...
Page 8 - Getting to Know Your VT45 Projector
E–8 AC IN SO URC E AUT O A DJUS T ON STAND BY STAT US PO WE R E M NU C N A C E L TE R N E S E L E C T IN OUT IN IN L/MO NO R IN IN RGB OU T RGB IN CONTROL PC Getting to Know Your VT45 Projector Front / Side Features Controls Focus Ring Adjustable Tilt Foot Button AC Input Connect the supplied powerc...
Page 9 - Using the protective lens pad; Before reattaching the protective lens pad, be sure to; Bottom / Side Features; Thread the string through the hole on the lens cap and then; Side view
E–9 Slot for KensingtonMicroSaverSecurity System NOTE: Built-in Security Slot ( ) This security slot supports the MicroSaver® Security System.MicroSaver® is a registered trademark of Kensington MicrowareInc.The logo is trademarked and owned by Kensington MicrowareInc. NOTE: When moving the projector...
Page 10 - Top Features; To turn off the projector, press and hold this button; Auto Adjust Button; RGB; SELECT
E–10 Top Features 1. Power Button (ON / STAND BY) ( ) Use this button to turn the power on and off when the power issupplied and the projector is in standby mode. NOTE: To turn off the projector, press and hold this button for minimum of two seconds. 2. Status Indicator When this is lit red continua...
Page 11 - Terminal Panel Features; This is where you connect audio output from your computer.
E–11 Terminal Panel Features 1. RGB Input Connector(Mini D-Sub 15 pin) Connect your PC or other RGB equipment. Use the suppliedsignal cable to connect to a PC. 2. RGB Monitor Output Connector (Mini D-Sub 15 pin) You can use this connector to loop your computer image to anexternal monitor from the RG...
Page 12 - Remote Control; Remote Control Features; Infrared Transmitter; To turn off the projector, press and hold the POWER; Auto Adjust Button; Remote Control Precautions
E–12 Remote Control VOLUME RGB VIDEO S-VIDEO POWER AUTO ADJ. MAGNIFY PICTURE FREEZE MUTE ASPECT MENU ENTER HELP CANCEL RD-372E 1 3 4 5 78 11 14 6 9 10 15 12 13 2 Remote Control Features 1. Infrared Transmitter Direct the remote control toward the remote sensor on the pro-jector cabinet. 2. Power But...
Page 13 - Do not mix different types of batteries or new and old batteries.
E–13 Operating Range 7m 22 feet 7m 22 feet 30˚ 30˚ 30˚ 30˚ Remote Control Battery Installation 1. Push to open the battery cover. 2. Remove both old batteries and install new ones (AA). Ensure that you have the batteries’ polarity (+/–) aligned correctly. 3. Put the battery cover back on. Do not mix...
Page 14 - Setting up Your Projector; Top view; Screen; Using a Tabletop or Cart; It may not be possible to obtain maximum shift range; Lens Shift Adjustable Range; Maximum shift image position; Using the Lens Shift
E–14 2. INSTALLATION This section describes how to set up your VT45 projector andhow to connect video and audio sources. Setting up Your Projector Your VT45 Projector is simple to set up and use. But before youget started, you must first:1. Determine the image size.2. Set up a screen or select a non...
Page 15 - Distance Chart; Lens Offset
E–15 Screen (inch) Distance Chart NOTE: Distances may vary +/–5%. Lens Offset 5.4mm B = Vertical distance between lens center and screen centerC = Throw distanceD = Vertical distance between lens center and bottom of screen for desktop α = Throw angle Screen Size (Diagonal) Throw Distance C B 44.6 m...
Page 16 - Ceiling Installation; Throw Distance
E–16 WARNING • Installing your projector on the ceiling must be done by a qualified technician. Contact your NEC dealer for moreinformation. * Do not attempt to install the projector yourself.• Only use your projector on a solid, level surface. If the projector falls to the ground, you can be injure...
Page 17 - Wiring Diagram; Optional Component V cable; screen-saver or power management software.
E–17 AUDIO IN OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO IN IN L/MONO R IN IN RGB OUT RGB IN CONTROL PC Wiring Diagram Optional Component V cable To video, S-video, and audioinputs on the projector. Signal cable (supplied)To mini D-Sub 15-pin connector onthe projector. It is recommendedthat you use a commerciallyavailable d...
Page 18 - Connecting Your PC; IBM VGA or Compatibles; Audio cable; connected to the projector.
E–18 SO UR CE AU TO A DJ US T ON S TA ND B Y ST AT US PO WE R E M NU C N A C EL TE R NE SELECT VID EO IN RGB OUT S-VID EO IN RGB IN R IN L / M ONO IN IN OUT AUD IO CONTROL PC RGB IN AUDIO IN Connecting Your PC IBM VGA or Compatibles (Notebook type) Signal cable (supplied) To mini D-Sub 15-pin connec...
Page 19 - Turn off the power to your projector and your Macintosh; Connecting Your Macintosh Computer
E–19 SO UR CE AU TO A DJ US T ON S TA ND B Y ST AT US PO WE R E M NU C N A C EL TE R NE SE LEC T VID EO IN RGB OUT S-VIDE O IN RGB IN R IN L / M ONO IN IN OUT AU DIO CONTROL PC RGB IN AUDIO IN 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 Mac...
Page 20 - Connecting an External Monitor; External monitor
E–20 SO UR CE AU TO A DJ US T ON S TA ND B Y ST AT US PO WE R E M NU C N A C EL TE R NE SELECT VIDEO IN RGB OUT S-VIDEO IN RGB IN R IN L / MONO IN IN OUT AUDIO CONT RO L PC AUDIO AUDIO IN RGB OUT RGB IN You can connect a separate, external monitor to your VT45 to simultaneously view on a monitor the...
Page 21 - Connecting Your DVD Player; cable
E–21 SO UR CE AU TO A DJ US T ON S TA ND B Y ST AT US PO WE R E M NU C N A C EL TE R NE SEL ECT VIDE O IN RGB OUT S-VIDEO IN RGB IN R IN L / M ONO IN IN OUT AUD IO CONTROL PC R L R L Y Cb Cr RGB IN Red Blue Green Red Red Red White Red White Blue Blue Green Green You can connect your projector to a D...
Page 22 - Turn on the projector and the VCR or laser disc player.; VCR/ Laser disc player; Connecting Your VCR or Laser Disc Player; Audio equipment; Video cable
E–22 SO UR CE AU TO A DJ US T ON S TA ND B Y ST AT US PO WE R E M NU C N A C EL TE R NE SELECT VIDEO IN RGB OUT S-VIDEO IN RGB IN R IN L / MONO IN IN OUT AUDIO CON TRO L PC R L R L VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO AUDIO L IN AUDIO R IN White Red White Red White Red Use common RCA cables (not provided) to connect...
Page 23 - General Controls; To turn the projector on by pressing the main power switch,; POWER
E–23 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 projec-tor settings. General Controls Before you turn on your projector, ensure that the computer or videosource is turned on and that your lens cap is removed...
Page 24 - To select a menu language, follow these steps:; or; Menu Language Select
E–24 About Startup screen(Menu Language Select screen) When you first turn on the projector, you will get the Startupscreen.This screen gives you the opportunity to select one of theseven menu languages: English, German, French, Itilan, Span-ish, Swedish and Japanese. To select a menu language, foll...
Page 25 - Raise the projector height using the adjustable tilt-foot.; Shifting Image Position; Rotate the projector to make the image square to the screen.; While the picture is enlarged, you can move it using the “Select”
E–25 Enlarging and Moving a Picture You can enlarge the area you want up to 400 percent.To do so:Adjust the image size up to 400 percent. Geometrical correction If the image is distorted or not displayed correctly on the screen,do the following. Raise the projector height using the adjustable tilt-f...
Page 26 - Using the Menus; Adjusting the Tilt Foot; release the button to lock the Adjustable Tilt Foot.
E–26 Using the Menus 1. Press the “Menu” button on the remote control or the projec- tor cabinet to display the Menu. 2. Press the buttons on the remote control or the projector cabinet to highlight the menu for the item you want to adjustor set. 3. Press the button or the “Enter” button on the remo...
Page 27 - Sub Menu; MENU Tree; Picture; Items
E–27 Basic/ Advanced Menu Sub Menu MENU Tree NOTE: Some menu items are not availabledepending on the input Source. Advanced Menu Source Select Picture Volume Image Options Color Management Projector Options Information (Toutes) Basic Menu Source Select Picture Volume Image Options Projector Options ...
Page 28 - Menu Elements; Indicates the menu title.; Menu Setup
E–28 Setup Page1 Page2 Page3 Page4 Orientation Desktop Front Top Cinema Position Logo Background Menu Elements Title bar Tab Highlight ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Menu windows or dialog boxes typically have the follo...
Page 29 - Menu Descriptions & Functions; Source Select; buttons on your remote control to; Keystone; The keystone angle can be corrected between 15 degrees; Volume; Adjusts the sound level of the projector.; Image Options; You can display the volume bar without opening the menu.; Basic Mode
E–29 Menu Descriptions & Functions RGB Video S-Video Volume 0 Source Select Picture Brightness Contrast Color Hue Sharpness 0 0 0 0 0 Enables you to select a video source such as a VCR, DVD player,laser disc player, computer or document camera depending onwhat is connected to your inputs. Press ...
Page 30 - Lamp Mode; During the first one minute of operation the light output; You can select three image positions for Cinema:
E–30 Lamp Mode Lamp Mode Normal Eco1 Eco2 This feature enables you to select three brightness modes of thelamp: Normal and Eco modes. The lamp life can be extended upto 2000 hours by using the Eco 2 mode. Normal Mode: This is the default setting. This setting con- sumes maximum current from the AC i...
Page 31 - Resolution; When an image with a resolution of SVGA, XGA or; Video Filter; Screen adjustments are possible even when the filter is on.; Factory Default
E–31 Position/Clock Horizontal Vertical Clock Phase 100 800 50 50 This allows you to manually adjust the image horizontallyand vertically, and adjust Clock and Phase. <Horizontal/Vertical Position>Adjusts the image location horizontally and vertically usingthe and buttons.This adjustment is ma...
Page 32 - Projector Options; The “Language” setting cannot be reset back to; Color Management; Color Correction; User Adjust
E–32 Projector Options Allows you to set preferences for the on-screen menu. <Menu Mode>This feature allows you to select two menu modes: one hasbasic functionality and the other more advanced functional-ity.Basic Mode: This is the normal mode. Advanced Mode: This mode is used for advanced use...
Page 33 - If no adjustments are performed within 3 seconds,; Enables you to set operating options.
E–33 Setup Page1 Page2 Page3 Page4 RGB Video S-Video Auto Auto Auto Signal Select <No Input Display>When this feature is turned on, the “No Input” message willappear if there is no signal present. <Volume Bar (Direct Button)>This option turns on or off the volume bar when you adjustthe s...
Page 34 - This feature does not work with Video or S-Video
E–34 [Page 4] (Advanced mode) Setup Page1 Page2 Page3 Page4 Default Source Select Communication Speed Select 19200bds Control Panel Key Lock Clear Lamp Hour Meter Clear Filter Usage Default Source RGB Unlock [Page 3] (Advanced mode) Setup Page1 Page2 Page3 Page4 Auto Adjust Auto Start Power Manageme...
Page 35 - The progress indicator shows the percentage of remain-; To lock the cabinet buttons:; When “No” is selected and the ENTER button is; To unlock the cabinet buttons:; The confirmation screen will not be displayed.; Information
E–35 NOTE: The progress indicator shows the percentage of remain- ing bulb life.The value informs you of the amount of lamp andprojector usage respectively. To lock the cabinet buttons: 1) Use the Select or button to select “Control Panel Key Lock” and press the ENTER button. The submenuwill be disp...
Page 36 - There is an interlock on this case to prevent the risk
E–36 4. MAINTENANCE This section describes the simple maintenance procedures youshould follow to replace the lamp, clean the filters, and replacethe batteries in the remote control. Replacing the Lamp After your lamp has been operating for 1000 hours (up to 2000hours in Eco 2 mode and up to 1500 hou...
Page 37 - Cleaning or Replacing the Filters; Vacuum the filter-through the filter cover.
E–37 Cleaning or Replacing the Filters The air-filter sponge keeps the inside of the VT45 Projector freefrom dust or dirt and should be cleaned after every 100 hours ofoperation (more often in dusty conditions). If the filter is dirty orclogged, your projector may overheat. CAUTION • Turn off the po...
Page 40 - Cabinet Dimensions
E–40 Cabinet Dimensions Unit = mm (inch) VT45 SOURCE S E L E C T AUTO ADJUST ON STAND BY STATUS POWER M E N U ENTER CANCEL AUDIO IN OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO IN IN L/MONO R IN IN RGB OUT RGB IN AC IN VT 45 CONTROL PC 207(8.15") 117(4.61") 299(11.77") 80(3.15") 24 (0.94") 47(1.85") 5....
Page 41 - D-Sub Pin Assignments; Mini D-Sub 15 Pin Connector
E–41 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 42 - Timing Chart
E–42 Timing Chart Y / N Signal Resolution Frequency H. Refresh Rate Dot Clock ( Dots ) ( kHz ) ( Hz ) ( MHz ) Y NTSC 640 480 15.734 60 - Y PAL 768 576 15.625 50 - Y SECAM 768 576 15.625 50 - Y VESA 640 480 31.47 59.94 25.175 Y IBM 640 480 31.47 60 25.175 Y MAC 640 480 31.47 60 25.175 Y MAC 640 480 3...
Page 43 - Cable Connection; Communication Protocol; To RxD of PC; PC Control Codes; Function; Contact your local dealer for a full list of the PC Con-
E–43 Cable Connection Communication Protocol Baud rate: 19200 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...
