Installation 1. For best results, use your LCD projector in a darkened room. 2. Place the projector on a flat, level surface in a dry area away from dust and moisture. 3. Do not place your LCD projector in direct sunlight, near heaters or heat radiating appliances.
LCD project. If something should fall into your projector, disconnect it immediately and have the object removed by a qualified NEC service person. 3. Do not place any liquids on top of your LCD projector.
Introduction To The MultiSync MT830/1030 LCD Projector ... E-5 How Do You Get Started ? ... E-6 What’s In The Box? ... E-6 Getting To Know Your MultiSync MT830/1030 LCD Projector ... E-7 Front / Rear Features ... E-7 Side Features ... E-7 Top Features ...
Congratulations On Your Purchase Of The MultiSync MT830/1030 LCD Projector The MultiSync MT830/1030 is one of the very best LCD projectors available today. The multiple LCD panels enable you to project precise images up to 300 inches (762 cm) across (measured diagonally) from your PC or Macintosh computer (desktop or notebook), VCR, DVD player, docu- ment camera, or even a laser disc player.
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 MT830/ 1030 LCD Projector. • NEC MultiSync MT830/1030 LCD Projector •...
Getting To Know Your MultiSync MT830/1030 LCD Projector Front Features AC Input Plug the female end of the supplied power cable here, and the male end into a properly grounded outlet. Lens And Lens Cap Main Power Switch Carrying Handle...
Top Features 1 Power Button Use this button to turn the power on and off when the Main Power Switch is on and the LCD projector is in standby. 2 Menu Button Displays the on- screen menu. 3 Select ( ) / (+)(–) Buttons...
Terminal Panel Features This panel is located on the left side and is where you connect your cables. 1 S-Video Input Here is where you connect the S-Video input from an exter- nal source like a VCR. Left Channel/Mono Audio Input Jack This is your left channel audio input for stereo sound coming from S-Video equipment or audio system.
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6 PC Control Port Use this port to connect your PC to control the MultiSync MT830/1030 Projector. This enables you to use your PC and serial communication protocol to control the projector. If you are writing your own program, command references are on page E-45.
Remote Control Features You can use your remote control with the cable or wireless to operate your MultiSync MT830/1030 LCD Projector. With the mouse output port connected to your computer, you can also use the projector's remote control to operate your computer's mouse wireless.
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11 Laser Button Press and hold this button to activate the laser pointer. When lit, you can use the laser to draw your audience's attention to a red dot that you can place on any object within 10 m. 12 Menu Button Use this button to call up the On-Screen Menu so you can adjust and set the image.
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19 Slide Button Press (+) to advance the next file or slide and (-) to return to the previous file or slide. (the optional MT Viewer board required) 20 Magnify Button Use the (+) or (-) button to adjust the image size up to 400%. When the Pointer is displayed, the magnified image is dis- played at the center of the Pointer.
INSTALLATION This section describes how to set up your MultiSync MT830/ 1030 LCD projector and how to connect video and audio sources. Setting Up Your MultiSync MT830/ 1030 LCD Projector Your MultiSync MT830/1030 LCD Projector is simple to set up and use.
Using A Tabletop Or Cart 1. Place your LCD projector on a flat level surface at the optimal distance from the screen or wall so you realize the size image you want. (Avoid having bright room lighting or sun light directly on the screen or wall where you'll be projecting the image.)
A : Distance between the lens and the screen center C : Horizontal throw distance between the screen surface and the lens D : Vertical distance between the projector bottom and the bottom of image E : Vertical distance between the projector bottom and the screen center...
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Standard Zoom Lens (Wide) Degree 9.02 8.86 (sin= ) 0.15671 0.15395 (cos= ) 0.98764 0.98808 Screen Size inch H–Width 4 : 3 Diagonal inch 1572 2400 inch 61.9 94.5 1552 2371 inch 61.1 93.4 inch -1.32 -0.16 inch 13.3 18.2 C/H-Width 1.91 1.94...
WARNING • Only use your LCD projector on a solid, level surface. If the projector falls to the ground, you can be injured and the projector severely damaged. • Do not use the LCD projector where temperatures vary greatly. The projector must be used at temperatures between 0˚C and 40˚C.
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Standard Zoom Lens (Wide) Degree 9.02 8.86 (sin= ) 0.15671 0.15395 (cos= ) 0.98764 0.98808 Screen Size inch H–Width 4 : 3 Diagonal inch 1572 2400 inch 61.9 94.5 inch 13.1 17.9 1552 2371 inch 61.11 93.36 inch -1.0 C/H-Width 1.91 1.94 magnification...
(See page E-32.) Reflecting The Image Using a mirror to reflect your LCD projector's image enables you to enjoy a much larger image. Contact your NEC dealer if Mirror you need a mirror. If you're using a mirror and your image is inverted, use the “Menu”...
To mini D-Sub 15-pin connector on the LCD Projector. Remote Control Guideline 1. Plug the serial cable with the mouse output port of the projector into your computer's mouse port and restart your computer to gain remote mouse control. 2. When using the remote control's built-in infrared mouse on a laptop computer, the laptop's mouse, trackball or trackpad will be disabled.
19” fixed mode /1024 768 NOTE: For settings other than display modes supported by your Macintosh and MT830/1030, use of the DIP switch may bounce a image slightly or may display nothing. If this happens, set the DIP switch to the 13” fixed mode and then restart your Macintosh. After that, restore to a displayable mode and then restart the Macintosh again.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 NOTE: Refer to your computer's owner's manual for more information about your computer's video output requirements and any special identification or configuring your projector's image and monitor may require. Settings for Macintosh Adapter...
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2. Click and open "Options." 3. Select your new resolution and click "OK." If you have an NEC monitor connected to your Macintosh, you may have a "DPI-On-The-Fly" extension that enables you to change your resolution directly. The "DPI-On-The-Fly" icon is under your Apple menu.
Player Use common RCA cables (not provided) to connect your VCR or laser disc player to your MultiSync MT830/1030 LCD Pro- jector. To make these connections, simply: 1. Turn off the power to your LCD projector and VCR or laser disc player.
1. Turn On The LCD Projector The main power switch is on the front panel of the MultiSync MT830/1030 LCD Projector. By turning this switch on, the projector will go into its standby mode and the power light will glow amber.
1. Press the "Menu" button on the remote control or projector cabinet to display the Main Menu. 2. Press the "Select" button on the projector cabinet or ( ) ( ) buttons on your remote control to highlight the menu for the item you want to adjust.
Enables you to select a video source such as a VCR, DVD player, laser disc player, computer or document camera depending on what is connected to your inputs. Press the "Select" button on the projector cabinet or ( ) ( ) buttons on your remote control to highlight the menu for the item you want to adjust...
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Image Adjustment Provides access to controls for your image and sound. Use the “Select” button on the projector cabinet or ( ) ( ) buttons on your remote control to highlight the menu for the item you want to adjust.
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(when Auto Mode is off) When "Auto mode" is selected, the LCD projector automatically determines the best resolution for the current RGB input signal to project an image using NEC's AccuBlend Intelligent Pixel Blending Technology. Use the Mouse pad (–) button to turn off the Auto mode feature to enable the Resolution feature.
Provides access to Lamp Usage information and the Auto Start and Power Management features. Use the “Select” button on the projector cabinet or ( ) ( ) buttons on your remote control to access a submenu. Then press the Mouse pad (+) or (–) to choose a specific option.
Capture (with the optional viewer board installed only) When the Capture is selected, press "Enter" on the projector cabinet or Left Click button on the remote control to display "Execute" and "capture" an image from a source that is currently being displayed.
Using the Viewer function If you use the Viewer function on the LCD projector, you must first install the optional MT Viewer board (VK-MT) in the LCD projector and set up the exclusive software included with the VK-MT kit. See the user's manual included with the VK-MT for installing and uninstalling the software.
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2. Select the PC card as a source. * Press the Menu button on the remote control or projector cabinet and select "PC CARD" from the Source menu. * If there is no flash memory card in the card slot, the LCD projector displays a blue back or black back image.
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Selecting a File from a List of Files * The Viewer feature allows you to store one or more presentation materials in a single flash memory card. Each material is referred to as a "file" or "slide". To select a file from a list of files 1.
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* When the flash memory card becomes full, replace a new one. Projecting Pictures a Digital Camera Took Playing back on the LCD projector is possible if a picture meets one of the following requirements: * A picture that can be stored to an MS-DOS-formatted ATA...
3. Remove the lamp by pulling out the complete assembly. 4. Install a new lamp case assembly and secure it in place with the two screws. CAUTION: Do not use a lamp other than the NEC replace- ment lamp. Order this from your NEC dealer using your projector's model number.
Cleaning Or Replacing The Filter The air-filter sponge keeps the inside of the MultiSync MT830/ 1030 LCD 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING This section helps you resolve problems you may encounter while setting up or using your MultiSync MT830/1030 LCD Projector. Status Light Messages Condition On continually Blinking very rapidly (On and off in a cycle of 1 sec.) Blinking slowly (On and off in a cycle of 8 sec.)
• Ensure that the filter cover is installed correctly. (See page E-38.) • Check to see if the projector has overheated or the lamp usage exceeds 2100 hours. If there is insufficient ventilation around the projector or if the room where you're presenting is particularly warm, move the projector to a cooler location.
Dimensions Net Weight Operational Temperatures Regulations 1.3", p-Si TFT active-matrix, 800 600 dots (MT830) / 1024 768 dots (MT1030) Power zoom, power focus F 2.5 f = 52 – 68 mm New short arc high pressure lamp 150 W 20 – 300 inches (50.8 – 762 cm) diagonal 1.0 –...
D-Sub Pin Assignments PC 15-Pin mini D-Sub Pin No. Signal to be connected Green Blue Red GND Green GND Blue GND No Connection Digital GND No Connection Horizontal Sync Vertical Sync No Connection PC 15-Pin mini D-Sub E-43...
PC Control Command Reference Command Codes Function Code Video RGB1 RGB2 S-VIDEO PC CARD Power On Power Off Picture Mute Onscreen Mute Power Zoom W Power Zoom T Power Focus + Power Focus – Reset Freeze Slide + Slide - Front Floor Front Ceiling Rear Floor...
Full duplex Communications procedure: If the CPU of the LCD projector has received the data correctly, it returns an ACK(C5H). If the received data is not correct, the CPU returns a NAK(CAH), then the following status: Receiving success: Receiving failure:...