NEC LT157 User Manual
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- Page 1 LCD Projector LT158/LT157 User’s Manual...
- Page 2 LIMITED WARRANTY Except as specified below, the warranty that may be provided by the dealer covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product. The following are not covered by the warranty: 1. Any product on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed.
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Page 3: Limited Warranty
5. In the event a product is returned to NEC Solutions for warranty service, and it is determined that there is no product defect or that the product condition is not covered by this limited warranty, a diagnostic service fee may be charged to the customer. -
Page 4: Declaration Of Conformity
We hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the technical standards as specified in the FCC Rules. NEC Solutions, Inc. 1250 N. Arlington Heights Road Itasca, Illinois 60143 (630) 467-5000 LCD Projector Class B Peripheral LT158 and LT157... - Page 5 LT158/LT157 LCD Projector User’s Manual English E – 1...
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Page 6: Important Information
The Federal Communications Commission does not allow any modifications or changes to the unit EXCEPT those specified by NEC Solutions, Inc. in this manual. Failure to comply with this gov- ernment regulation could void your right to operate this equip- ment. -
Page 7: Important Safeguards
Do not touch them as the pieces of glass may cause injury. If this happens, contact your NEC dealer for lamp replacement. -
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Introduction to the LT158/LT157 Projector ... E-5 Getting Started ... E-5 What's in the Box ... E-6 Getting to Know Your LT158/LT157 Projector ... E-7 Front / Side Features ... E-7 Attaching the lens cap ... E-7 Rear / Side Features ... E-8 Top Features ... -
Page 9: Introduction
1. INTRODUCTION Introduction to the LT158/LT157 Projector This section introduces you to your new LT158 (XGA/DVI) / LT157 (XGA) Projector and describes the features and controls. Congratulations on Your Purchase of The LT158/ LT157 Projector The LT158/LT157 is one of the very best projectors available today. -
Page 10: What's In The Box
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 LT158/LT157 Projector. NEC LT158/LT157 projector LT158 only DVI-A –... -
Page 11: Getting To Know Your Lt158/Lt157 Projector
Getting to Know Your LT158/LT157 Projector Front/Side Features Controls Built-In Monaural Speaker (0.5W) Lens Remote Sensor Ventilation (inlet) One-touch Tilt Button Air Filter Adjustable Tilt Foot Zoom lever Focus ring Lens cap Attaching the lens cap to the bottom with the supplied string and rivet 2. -
Page 12: Rear/Side Features
Rear/Side Features AC Input Connect the supplied power cable’s three- pin plug here. Terminal Panel Slot for Kensington Micro saver Security System Bottom Lamp cover L V I D S - V I D E D I O Lamp cover screw E –... -
Page 13: Top Features
Top Features L V I D 1. Menu Button Displays the menu. 2. Select LM / Volume (+) (-) Buttons Use these buttons to select the menu of the item you wish to adjust. When no menus appear, these buttons work as a volume con- trol. -
Page 14: Terminal Panel Features
Use this port to connect your PC to control your projector via a serial cable. This enables you to use your PC and serial communication pro- tocol to control the projector. The NEC optional serial cable is required to use this port. Also PC Control Utility 1.0 included in the supplied CD- ROM must be installed on your PC. -
Page 15: Remote Control Features
Press this button to select a video source from a computer or compo- nent equipment connected to your RGB port (DVI digital on LT158). 10. RGB 2 Button Not available on the LT157. For LT158: Press this button to select a DVI analog signal from a computer. - Page 16 FOCUS ZOOM HELP POINTER KEYSTONE MAGNIFY FREEZE VOLUME PIC-MUTE 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 this button or any one of the Power ON/OFF, Menu, Help, Pointer, Magnify, PC Card, Folder List or Slide List buttons to switch to the Projector mode and the PJ button lights red.
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Page 17: Operating Range
Operating Range 30˚ 30˚ Remote Control Battery Installation 1. Press firmly and slide the battery cover off. 2. Remove both old batteries and install new ones (AA). Ensure that you have the batteries' polarity (+/–) aligned correctly. 3. Slip the cover back over the batteries until it snaps into place. Do not mix different types of batteries or new and old batteries. -
Page 18: Using Remote Mouse Receiver
Using Remote Mouse Receiver The remote mouse receiver enables you to operate your computer’s mouse functions from the remote control (Computer mode). It is a great convenience for clicking through your computer-generated presentations.To return to the Projector mode, press the PJ button (lit red). Connecting the remote mouse receiver to your computer If you wish to use the remote mouse function, connect the mouse receiver and computer. -
Page 19: Switching Operation Mode Between Computer And Projector
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 Projector mode, which allows the projector menu operation using the three buttons. -
Page 20: Installation
2. INSTALLATION This section describes how to set up your LT158/LT157 projector and how to connect video and audio sources. Setting up Your Projector Your LT158/LT157 Projector is simple to set up and use. But before you get started, you must first: 1. -
Page 21: Distance Chart
Reflecting the Image Using a mirror to reflect your projector’s image enables you to enjoy a much larger image. Contact your NEC dealer if you need a mirror. If you’re using a mirror and your image is inverted, use the “Menu” and “Select” buttons on your projector cabinet or LM buttons on your remote control to correct the orientation. -
Page 22: Wiring Diagram
Wiring Diagram Document Camera PC CONTROL IBM VGA or Compatibles Macintosh or Compatibles (Desktop type or notebook type) (Desktop type or notebook type) 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. -
Page 23: Connecting Your Pc
IBM VGA or Compatibles Audio cable (not supplied) Connecting your PC to your LT157 (XGA) projector will enable you to project your computer’s screen image for an impressive presentation. To connect to a PC, simply: 1. Turn off the power to your projector and computer. -
Page 24: Connecting Your Macintosh Computer
When connecting a Macintosh with a mini D-sub 15 pin analog connector, attach the supplied DVI-A – VGA signal cable to the DVI connector on the projector. E – 20 LT157 S -V ID E D IO I D E... -
Page 25: Connecting Your Dvd Player
To connect a DVD player (component), a commercially available gen- der changer (Mini D-Sub 15p F-15p F) is required as well as ADP- CV1. E – 21 LT157 L V ID S -V ID E D IO S - V... -
Page 26: Connecting Your Vcr Or Laser Disc Player
Connecting Your VCR or Laser Disc Player VCR/ Laser disc player I D E S - V D I O Audio equipment D I O 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. -
Page 27: About Startup Screen (Menu Language Select Screen
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 opportunity to select one of the seven menu languages: English, German, French, Itilan, Spanish,Swedish and Japa- nese. -
Page 28: Operation
3. OPERATION Connecting the Power Cable and Turning on the Projector Before you turn on your projector, ensure that the computer or video source is turned on and that your lens cap is removed. 1. Connect the supplied power cable to the projector. Plug the supplied power cable in the wall outlet. - Page 29 3. Adjust a Projected Image Select the Computer or Video Source VIDEO S-VIDEO RGB1 RGB2 PC CARD Press the Source button on the remote control or the projector cabinet to select “Video” (VCR, document camera, or laser disc player), S- Video”, “RGB”...
- Page 30 Adjust the Tilt Foot 1. Lift the front edge of the projector. 2. Press the Tilt button on the front of the projector to extend the ad- justable tilt foot (maximum height). 3. Press and hold the Tilt button. 4. Lower the front of the projector to the desired height and release the button to lock the Adjustable tilt foot.
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Page 31: Basic Operation
Basic Operation Selecting the computer or video source: SOURCE AUTO ADJUST Each time the Source button is pressed, the input source will change as follows: RGB [“DVI (DIGITAL) DVI (ANALOG)” on LT158] PC Card Viewer If no input signal is present, the input will be skipped. VIDEO S-VIDEO RGB1... - Page 32 Volume control: Sound level from the speaker on the projector can be adjusted. VOLUME increase volume Volume bar decrease volume Turning off picture and sound: Press the Picture Mute button to turn off the image and sound for a short period of time. Press again to restore the image and sound. PIC-MUTE Getting Help about how to operate the projector: You get the contents about Help.
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Page 33: Using The Menus
4. Return the image to the original size. MAGNIFY Correcting Keystone distortion Press (+) or (-) to correct keystone (trapezoidal) distortion to make the top or bottom of the screen longer or shorter so that the projected image is rectangular. KEYSTONE Keystone distortion NOTE: The maximum keystone angle that can be corrected is 40 degrees up-... -
Page 34: Using A Usb Mouse
2. Use the L or M button to highlight your selection and press the Enter button to place a check mark next to an option. This action enables that feature. Press the Enter button again to clear the check box. If you select an item with a solid triangle button on the remote control or the projector cabinet, you can enable all the items within that submenu. -
Page 35: Menu Tree
Menu Tree NOTE: 1) When menu items are not available, they are indicated in white. 2) For LT158: When DVI (DIGITAL) is selected, making any adjustment executes the Auto Adjust feature. The AUTO ADJUST button on the remote control is also available. You can adjust the horizontal and the vertical position for DVI digital signal but cannot save those adjustments. -
Page 36: Menu Elements
Menu Elements Title bar Highlight Check box Drag Tool bar 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 features in a dialog box. -
Page 37: Menu Descriptions & Functions
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 what is con- nected to your inputs. Press the "Select" button on the projector cabinet or LM buttons on your remote control to highlight the menu for the item you want to adjust. -
Page 38: Image Options
Image Options Keystone This feature corrects the keystone (trapezoidal) distortion to make the top of the screen longer or shorter to be the same as the bottom. Use the buttons on the slide bar to correct the keystone (trapezoidal) distortion. Keystone distortion NOTE: The maximum keystone angle that can be corrected is 40 degrees up- ward and 20 degrees downward with the projector placed horizontally on the... -
Page 39: Resolution
Horizontal/Vertical Position ... Adjusts the image location horizontally and vertically using buttons. This adjustment is made automatically when the Auto Adjust is turned on. Clock ... Use this item to fine tune the computer image or to remove any vertical banding that might appear. This function adjusts the clock frequencies that eliminate the horizontal banding in the image. -
Page 40: Projector Options
Projector Options Menu Allows you to set preferences for the on-screen menu. Press “OK” to save your changes for all the features of Page1 and Page2. [Page1] Menu Mode: This feature allows you to select two menu modes: Advanced Menu and Basic/Custom Menu. -
Page 41: Setup
High Compression ... Gives compression a priority. [Page3] Signal Select RGB on LT157, DVI (ANALOG) on LT158: Allows you to choose "RGB" for an RGB source such as a computer, or "Component" for a component video source such as a DVD player. -
Page 42: Auto Adjust (Rgb Only
When "Auto Adjust" is set to "On", the projector automatically de- termines the best resolution for the current RGB input signal to project an image using NEC's Advanced AccuBlend Intelligent Pixel Blending Technology. The image can be automatically adjusted for position and stability;... -
Page 43: Tools
Tools Provides tools for capturing images, displaying files in a CompactFlash Card and drawing. NOTE: The "Capture" and "PC Card Files" features are required for a CompactFlash card. Capture: Allows you to capture an image from a source that is currently be- ing displayed. -
Page 44: Changing Background Logo
* Once you have changed the background from the NEC logo to another, you cannot return the logo to background even by using Factory De- fault. To do so, repeat the above steps. The NEC logo file is included on the supplied CD-ROM (/logo/nec_b_x.jpg). -
Page 45: Using The Pc Card Viewer Function
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 the software on CD player. Doing so could cause damage to speakers. Features The Viewer feature allows slides stored on a CompactFlash memory card (referred to as CompactFlash card in this manual) to be displayed on the projector. -
Page 46: Installing The Pc Card Viewer Software
PC Card Viewer Utility. To start PC Card Viewer PPT Converter: * Select PC Card Viewer PPT Converter from NEC Projector Tools. Basic Operation of the PC Card Viewer Software PC Card Viewer Utility is an application for editing documents, con- verting them into slides and storing them on CompactFlash cards as playback data (indexes) for presentations using projectors. -
Page 47: Operating The Pc Card Viewer Function From The Projector
Operating the PC Card Viewer Function from the Projector (playback) This section describes the operation for showing slides of presentation documents created using the PC Card Viewer function with the projec- tor. It is also possible to make slides directly from the images projected with the projector. - Page 48 When the tool bar is not displayed: Press the FOLDER LIST button on the remote control to display fold- ers from a CompactFlash card in the projector’s PC Card slot. Multi cursor (blue marks) Folder SLIDE Folder Current folder number 02 : 0001 / 0008 Current slide number Use the SLIDE +/- button to...
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Page 49: Capturing Images Displayed On The Projector
Capturing Images Displayed on the Projector Storing images displayed on the projector on the CompactFlash card Preparations: Insert the CompactFlash card into the card slot. Insert the CompactFlash card (side with the insertion direction ar- row) facing the top of the projector. * Press the eject button to eject the card. -
Page 50: Uninstalling The Pc Card Viewer Software
Uninstalling the PC Card Viewer Software Even if you do not know the PC Card Viewer software's file names or where they are stored, the PC Card Viewer software files can be easily removed from the system using the "Install/Uninstall Applications" con- trol panel in Windows. -
Page 51: Terminology
Terminology PC card 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. ATA card A type of PC card. ATA was originally a type of interface between computers and fixed disk devices. The ATA card is a standard card-type recording medium. -
Page 52: Maintenance
: Eco mode) of use, the lamp bulb may shatter, and pieces of glass may be scattered in the lamp housing. Do not touch them as the pieces of glass may cause injury. If this happens, contact your NEC dealer for lamp replacement. -
Page 53: Cleaning Or Replacing The Filters
Cleaning or Replacing the Filters The air-filter sponge keeps the inside of the LT158/LT157 Projector free from dust or dirt and should be cleaned after every 100 hours of operation (more often in dusty conditions). If the filter is dirty or clogged, your projector may overheat. -
Page 54: Troubleshooting
5. TROUBLESHOOTING This section helps you resolve problems you may encounter while setting up or using the projector. Power/ Status Light Messages Condition Standby Cooling down Lamp in Normal mode Lamp in Eco mode Re-firing the lamp One minute after lamp is turned on Lamp has reached its end of life (Normal: 1500 hours or over) (Eco: 2500 hours or over) - Page 55 When using the PC Card Viewer function Condition Status No picture • Is “PC Card Viewer” selected from the Source menu? • Is the CompactFlash card seated in the PC CARD slot completely? • Is slide data stored in the CompactFlash card? •...
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Page 56: Specifications
Europe: http://www.nec-europe.com/ Global: http://www.nec-pj.com/ LCD panels are inherently susceptible to pixel defects. For additional information regarding pixel data, please contact your local NEC sales office. The specifications are subject to change without notice. 1024 768 dots f=36.5 – 43.7 mm 41˚... -
Page 57: Cabinet Dimensions
Cabinet Dimensions LT158/LT157 POWER STAND STATUS ACCESS CARD ADJUST AUTO SOURCE SELECT 207 (8.15") 40.35 (1.59") Lens center 5 (0.2") Lens center Unit = mm (inch) E – 53... -
Page 58: D-Sub Pin Assignments (Lt157
D-Sub Pin Assignments Mini D-Sub 15 Pin Connector LT157 Signal Level Video signal : 0.7Vp-p (Analog) Sync signal : TTL level Pin No. RGB Signal (Analog) Green or Sync on Green Blue Ground Ground Red Ground Green Ground Blue Ground... -
Page 59: Compatible Input Signal List
Compatible Input Signal List Signal Resolution ( Dots ) NTSC – – SECAM – VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA 1024 VESA 1024 VESA 1024 1024 VESA 1024 VESA 1024 VESA 1152 1152 1152 1152 VESA 1280 VESA... -
Page 60: Pc Control Codes
PC Control Codes LT157 Function Code Data POWER ON 02H 00H 00H 00H 00H 02H POWER OFF 02H 01H 00H 00H 00H 03H INPUT SELECT RGB 02H 03H 00H 00H 02H 01H 01H 09H INPUT SELECT VIDEO 02H 03H 00H 00H 02H 01H 06H 0EH... - Page 61 Printed in Japan 7N8P1211...