IMPORTANT INFORMATION Precautions Please read this manual carefully before using your NEC MultiSync MT840/MT1040/MT1045 Projector and keep the manual handy for future reference. Your serial number is located under the name plate label on the left side of your MultiSync MT840/MT1040/ MT1045.
Important Safeguards These safety instructions are to ensure the long life of your projector and to prevent fire and shock. Please read them carefully and heed all warnings. Installation 1. For best results, use your projector in a darkened room. 2.
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 ONE minute to elapse after turning off the projector.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION Introduction to the MultiSync MT840/MT1040/MT1045 Projector ... E-6 Getting Started ... E-6 Getting to Know Your MultiSync MT840/MT1040/MT1045 Projector ... E-7 Front Features ... E-7 Rear Features ... E-7 Top Features ... E-8 Terminal Panel Features ... E-9 Remote Control Features ...
Congratulations on Your Purchase of The MultiSync MT840/ MT1040/MT1045 Projector The MultiSync MT840/MT1040/MT1045 is one of the very best pro- jectors available today. The MultiSync MT840/MT1040/MT1045 en- ables you to project precise images up to 300 inches across (mea-...
Getting to Know Your MultiSync MT840/MT1040/MT1045 Projector Front Features Controls USB (Mouse) Terminal PC Card Access Slot Slot for Kensington MicroSaver Security System Air-Filter Terminal Panel Carrying Handle Rear Features Remote Sensor One-Touch Tilt Button Lamp Cover Lamp Cover Screw...
Top Features 1 Source Button Use this button to select a video source such as a PC, VCR, DVD player or PC Card Viewer (PC card installed). 2 Auto Adjust Button Use this button to adjust Position-H/V and Pixel Clock/Phase for an optimal picture.
Terminal Panel Features Slot for Kensington MicroSaver Security System 1 USB (Mouse) Terminal Connect a commercially available mouse that supports USB. You can operate the menu or Viewer with the USB mouse via this terminal. Note that this terminal is not used with a computer and that there may be some brands of USB mouse.
Remote Control Features NOTE: If you are using a Macintosh computer, you can click either the right or left button to activate the mouse. 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 for an optimal picture.
9 Picture Mute Button This button turns off the image and sound for a short period of time. Press again to restore the image and sound. 10 Help Button Provides information about operation and adjustment procedures or the set information for the current menu or adjustment during menu operation.
2. INSTALLATION This section describes how to set up your MultiSync MT840/MT1040/ MT1045 projector and how to connect video and audio sources. Setting up Your Projector Your MultiSync MT840/MT1040/MT1045 Projector is simple to set up and use. But before you get started, you must first: 1.
Screen Size D Diagonal Width(H) Width(V) Magnification K Throwing Distance S Wide Tele Throwing Angle U Wide (degree) Tele (degree) MT1040 Screen Size D Diagonal Width(H) Width(V) Magnification K Throwing Distance S Wide Tele Throwing Angle U Wide (degree) Tele...
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”...
Connecting Your PC or Macintosh Computer Connecting your PC or Macintosh computer to your MultiSync MT840 (SVGA)/MT1040 and MT1045 (XGA) projector will enable you to project your computer’s screen image for an impressive pre- sentation. To connect to a PC or Macintosh, simply: 1.
See the following pages for setting of the DIP switches. • When using with a Macintosh, SVGA(800 600 :MT840)/ XGA(1024 768 : MT1040/MT1045) is recommended if your Macintosh supports this mode. • When using with a Macintosh PowerBook, output may not be set to 800 600 unless “mirroring”...
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 projector settings. General Controls Before you turn on your projector, ensure that the computer or video source is turned on and that your lens cap is removed.
MENU Tree Main Menu Main Menu Source Select Adjustments Image Options Projector Options Tools Help NOTE: Adjustable sources R=RGB V=Video/S-Video C=Component All=All sources (including PC Card Viewer) Sub Menu Source Select RGB 1 RGB 2 Brightness* Contrast* Video Color* S-Video Hue* Sharpness* PC Card Viewer...
Menu Elements Title bar Setup Page1 Page2 Page3 Orientation Front Floor Highlight Solid triangle Background Blue Setup Page1 Mouse Button Right Hand Sensitivity Radio button Fast Clear Lamp Hour Meter Brightness Menu windows or dialog box typically have the following elements: Title bar: Indicates the menu title.
Menu Descriptions & Functions Source Select Enables you to select a video source such Source Select RGB 1 as a VCR, DVD player, laser disc player, computer or document camera depend- RGB 2 ing on what is connected to your inputs. Press the “Select”...
When “Auto Adjust” is set to “On”, the projector automatically determines the best resolution for the current RGB input signal to project an image using NEC’s Advanced AccuBlend Intelli- gent Pixel Blending Technology. The image can be automatically adjusted for geometry and sta- bility;...
Video Mode Video Mode Gamma Noise Reduction Color Matrix Gamma: Gamma Normal Natural 1 Natural 2 Use the buttons to choose “Normal” when in a lighted room and “Natural 1&2” when in a darkened room. “Natural 1” for better flesh tone; “Natural 2” for true reproduction of middle tones.
Setup Enables you to set operating options. Press “OK” to save your changes for all the features of Page1, Page2, Page3 and Page4. [Page1] Setup Page1 Page2 Page3 Page4 Orientation Signal Select Front Floor RGB1 RGB2 Background Video Blue S-Video Orientation: This reorients your image for your type of projection.
[Page 3] Setup Page1 Page2 Page3 Page4 S-Video Mode Select Remote Sensor Remote Sensor This option determines which remote sensors on the projector are effective in wireless mode. The options are: front, rear, right, or left. Checked sides show that they can accept the infrared signal from the supplied remote control.
The tool bar includes the following buttons: Freeze Drag Capture Exit Drag: Drags to move the tool bar. (for USB mouse operation only) Get: Captures an image and save it as a JPEG file in a PC card. Freeze: Freezes and unfreezes images. Exit: Exits the Capture 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 PC card to be displayed on the projector.
PC Card Viewer PPT Converter is installed automatically when you install the 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...
Operating the PC Card Viewer Function from the Projector (playback) This section describes the operation for showing slides of presenta- tion documents created using the PC Card Viewer function with the projector. It is also possible to make slides directly from the images projected with the projector.
When the tool bar is not displayed: Multi cursor (blue marks) Folder Folder Folder Folder Folder When the tool bar is not displayed, use the to the next folder or return to the previous folder. Folder Slide(Table) cursor (yellow marks) Slide Slide Slide...
Capturing Images Displayed on the Projector Storing images displayed on the projector on the PC card Preparations: Insert the PC card into the card slot. Insert the PC card with the side with the insertion direction ar- row on the top. * Press the eject button to eject the card.
Deleting Captured Images Prev Play/Stop Select Drag Next Jump Delete Using the Delete button on the tool bar for PC Card Viewer can de- lete captured images. To delete captured images: 1) Select PC Card Viewer. 2) Use button to select the Capture folder in the right bottom of the screen.
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. TYPE (I, II and III) PCMCIA 2.1 PC cards are divided into three types according to their thickness: Type I (3.3 mm), Type II (5.0 mm) and Type III (10.5 mm).
Interlock 3. Insert a new lamp housing until the lamp housing is plugged into the socket. CAUTION: Do not use a lamp other than the NEC replace- ment lamp (MT40LP). Order this from your NEC dealer. Secure it in place with the two screws.
Cleaning or Replacing the Filters The air-filter sponge keeps the inside of the MultiSync MT840/ MT1040/MT1045 Projector free from dust or dirt and should be cleaned after every 100 hours of operation (more often in dusty con- ditions). If the filter is dirty or clogged, your projector may overheat.
4 sec.) cooler location. Blinking slowly (On and off • The cooling fan has stopped. Contact your NEC dealer for service. in a cycle of 8 sec.) Blinking very slowly (On • The lamp is not turned on.
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When using the PC Card Viewer function Condition Status No picture • Is “PC Card Viewer” selected from the Source menu? • Is the PC memory card seated in the PC CARD ACCESS slot completely? • Are slide data stored in the PC card? •...
Cabinet Dimensions MT840/MT1040 Lens center 281 (11.06") POWER ON/OFF STATUS SELECT ADJUST AUTO SOURCE Lens center 39.5 (1.56") E–38 1.5 (0.06") AC IN Unit = mm (inch)
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MT1045 281(11.06") 1.5(0.06") POWER ON/OFF STATUS SELECT ADJUST AUTO SOURCE Lens center 39.5 (1.56") Lens center AC IN Unit = mm (inch) E–39...
D-Sub Pin Assignments Mini D-Sub 15 Pin Connector Signal Level Video signal : 0.7Vp-p (Analog) Sync signal : TTL level * RGB Input 1 only Pin No. RGB Signal (Analog) Green or Sync on Green Blue Ground Ground Red Ground Green Ground Blue Ground No Connection...
#Y: Images in above flagged with # and Y are compressed with Advanced AccuBlend on MT840. ##Y: Images in above flagged with ## and Y are compressed with Advanced AccuBlend on MT1040/MT1045. NOTE: Some composite sync signals may not be displayed correctly.
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