RF Interference Precautions WARNING Please read this manual carefully before using your NEC VT46 Projec- The Federal Communications Commission does not allow any tor and keep the manual handy for future reference. Your serial number modifications or changes to the unit EXCEPT those specified is located on the bottom of your projector.
Do not touch them as the pieces of glass may cause injury. If this happens, contact your NEC dealer for lamp replacement. • Allow a minimum of 60 seconds to elapse after turning off the pro- jector.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Information ........... E-2 MAINTENANCE ........... E-25 Safety Cautions ................... E-2 Replacing the Lamp ................E-25 What's in the Box? ..................E-3 Cleaning ....................E-26 Cleaning or Replacing the Filter ............E-26 INTRODUCTION ............ E-5 Cleaning the Cabinet and the Lens ............ E-26 Introduction to the Projector ...............
Projector view. If the section doesn't apply, you can skip it. The VT46 is one of the very best projectors available today. The VT46 • IBM is a trademark or registered trademark of International Business enables you to project precise images up to 300 inches across (mea- Machines Corporation.
Part Names of the Projector Controls (See page E-7) Monaural Speaker (1W) Zoom Lever Lamp Cover (See page E-25) Focus Ring Lamp Cover Screw Lens Ventilation (outlet) Adjustable Tilt Foot Lever Heated air is exhausted from here (See page E-16) Adjustable Tilt Foot Adjustable Tilt Foot Lever (See page E-16)
Top Features 12. ENTER Button Executes your menu selection and activates items selected from the menu. 2 3 4 13. CANCEL Button Pressing this button will return to the previous menu. While you are in the main menu, pressing this button will close the menu.
Terminal Panel Features Part Names of the Remote Control 1. RGB IN / Component Input Connector (Mini D-Sub 15 Pin) Connect your computer or other analog RGB equipment such as IBM compatible or Macintosh computers. Use the supplied RGB cable to connect to your computer.
Battery Installation Remote Control Precautions 1. Push the catch to the right and remove the battery holder. • Handle the remote control carefully. • If the remote control gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. • Avoid excessive heat and humidity. •...
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS This section describes how to set up your projector and how to connect video and audio sources. Your projector is simple to set up and use. But before you get started, you must first: 1 Set up a screen and the projector. 2 Connect your computer or video equip- ment to the projector.
Using a mirror to reflect your projector's image enables you to enjoy a fied technician. Contact your NEC dealer for more information. much larger image. Contact your NEC dealer if you need a mirror. If * Do not attempt to install the projector yourself.
SCART is a standard European audio-visual connector for TVs, VCRs and DVD players. It is also referred to as Euro-connector. NOTE: The ADP-SC1 SCART adapter is obtainable from your NEC dealer in Eu- rope. Contact your NEC dealer in Europe for more information.
Connecting Your DVD Player RGB IN Optional 15-pin-to-RCA (female) 3 cable (ADP-CV1) Component video RCA 3 cable (not supplied) Audio Equipment DVD player AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT Component Audio cable (not supplied) You can connect your projector to a DVD player with component output For a DVD player without component video (Y,Cb,Cr) output, use or Video output.
Connecting Your VCR or Laser Disc Player VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN S-Video cable (not supplied) Video cable (not supplied) Audio equipment VCR/ Laser disc player AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO OUT Audio cable VIDEO OUT (not supplied) Use common RCA cables (not provided) to connect your VCR, laser NOTE: Refer to your VCR or laser disc player owner's manual for more informa- disc player or document camera to your projector.
PROJECTING AN IMAGE (BASIC OPERATION) This section describes how to turn on the projector and to project a 2. Press the ENTER button to execute the selection. picture onto the screen. Turning on the Projector NOTE: • The projector has two power switches: main power switch and POWER (ON/ STAND BY) button.
CAUTION Adjusting the Picture Size and Position Do not use the tilt-foot for purposes other than originally intended. Place your projector on a flat level surface and ensure that the projector Misuses such as gripping the tilt-foot or hanging on the wall can is square to the screen.
Optimizing RGB Picture Automatically Turning off the Image and Sound Adjusting the Image Using Auto Adjust Press the MUTE button on the remote control to turn off the image and sound for a short period of time. Press again to restore the image and Optimizing RGB image automatically sound.
USING ON-SCREEN MENU 6. Repeat steps 2-5 to adjust an additional item, or press the MENU Basic Menu Operation button to close the menu. Using the Menus NOTE: The on-screen menu may not be displayed correctly while interlaced mo- tion video image is projected. 1.
List of Menu Items Picture Brightness Contrast Sharpness Color Picture Management Presentation, Video, Movie, Graphic, sRGB User Base Setting Presentation, Video, Movie, Graphic, sRGB White Balance Brightness R,G,B Contrast R,G,B Gamma Correction Dynamic, Black Detail, Natural Image Keystone Keystone Save On, Off Aspect Ratio Normal, Wide Zoom, Cinema, Native...
Menu Elements Title Slide bar Radio button Source Highlight Check mark Solid triangle Key symbol Menu windows or dialog boxes typically have the following elements: Title ....Indicates the menu title. Highlight ..... Indicates the selected menu or item. Source ....Indicates the currently selected source. Solid triangle ..
Menu Descriptions & Functions User Adjust (when using User ) When selecting user adjustable presetting (User), the submenu will be displayed. Picture You can customize each gamma or color. To do so, first select “User” and press the ENTER button, and then proceed the following steps. Selecting Base Setting <Base Setting>...
Selecting Aspect Ratio [ Aspect Ratio] Selecting Menu Language [Language] Aspect Ratio allows you to select the best Aspect mode to display You can choose one of 19 languages for on-screen instructions. your source image. You can also display the Aspect Ratio window by The options are: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Swed- pressing the “ASPECT”...
2. Type in a combination of the four SELECT buttons ( GHFE ) and NOTE: If you forget your keyword, contact your dealer. Your dealer will pro- press the ENTER button. vide you with your keyword in exchange for your request code. Your request code is displayed in the Keyword Confirmation screen.
Source Index Remaining Lamp Time (%)* mines the best resolution for the current RGB input signal to project Horizontal Frequency Lamp Hour Meter (H) an image using NEC’s Advanced AccuBlend Intelligent Pixel Blend- Vertical Frequency Filter Usage ing Technology. Sync Polarity Projector Usage The image can be automatically adjusted for position and stability;...
Replacing the Lamp CAUTION Do not use a lamp other than the NEC replacement lamp (VT60LP). After your lamp has been operating for 3000 hours or longer, the LAMP Order this from your NEC dealer.
3. Reinstall the new filter cover. Cleaning Cleaning or Replacing the Filter The air-filter sponge keeps the inside of the projector 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 over- heat.
TROUBLESHOOTING This section helps you resolve problems you may encounter while setting up or using the projector. Power Indicator Indicator Condition Projector Condition Note The main power is off. – Blinking light Green 0.5 sec On, The projector is getting ready Wait for a moment.
Common Problems & Solutions Problem Check These Items Does not turn on • Check that the power cable is plugged in and that the power button on the projector cabinet or the remote control is on. See pages E-14 and 15. •...
SPECIFICATIONS This section provides technical information about the VT46 Projector's performance. Model Number VT46 Optical LCD Panel 0.7" p-Si TFT active-matrix Resolution 800 600 pixels* native, up to UXGA with Advanced AccuBlend Lens Manual zoom and focus: F1.7 - 2.0 f=21.6 - 25.9mm...
APPENDIX Cabinet Dimensions 89 ( 3.5 " ) 310 ( 12.2 " ) Lens center 73.5 ( 2.9 " ) Lens center Unit = mm (inch) Pin Assignments of D-Sub RGB Input Connector Mini D-Sub 15 Pin Connector Pin No. RGB Signal (Analog) YCbCr Signal Green or Sync on Green...
PC Control Codes Cable Connection Communication Protocol Baud rate: 19200 bps Function Code Data Data length: 8 bits Parity: No parity POWER ON 02H 00H 00H 00H 00H 02H Stop bit: One bit POWER OFF 02H 01H 00H 00H 00H 03H X on/off: None INPUT SELECT RGB...
6) Problems or damage caused by expendable supplies or devices TravelCare Guide connected to the product other than those designated by NEC. 7) Problems caused by natural consumption, wear or deterioration TravelCare - a service for international travelers of parts under normal usage conditions.
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3) Any fault in the attachments or associated products or components (whether or not supplied by NEC or its agents which do not form part of the Product covered by this warranty); 4) Any act of God, fire, flood, war, act of violence or any similar occur- rence;...