Introduction; Introduction To The Multisync Vt440/Vt540 Projector; Getting Started - NEC MultiSync VT440 User Manual

1. INTRODUCTION

Introduction to the MultiSync VT440/VT540 Projector

This section introduces you to your new MultiSync VT440 (SVGA)/
VT540 (XGA) Projector and describes the features and controls.
Congratulations on Your Purchase of The MultiSync VT440/
VT540 Projector
The MultiSync VT440/VT540 is one of the very best projectors avail-
able today. The MultiSync VT440/VT540 enables you to project pre-
cise images up to 300 inches across (measured diagonally) from your
PC or Macintosh computer (desktop or notebook), VCR, DVD player,
document camera, or even a laser disc player.
You can use the projector on a tabletop or cart, you can use the pro-
jector to project images from behind the screen, and the projector can
be permanently mounted on a ceiling*
used wirelessly.
Features you'll enjoy:
• Simple set up and operation.
• Front ventilation directs hot air away from your audience.
• A high-performance 160 watt NSH (130 watt in Eco mode) lamp.
The lamp life can be extended up to 3000 hours by using the Eco
mode.
• The supplied wireless remote control that operates the projector
from any angle.
• Manual zoom control enables you to adjust the image between
25 (0.63 m) and 300 inches (7.6 m) (measured diagonally).
• Keystone correction allows you to correct trapezoidal distortion
so that the image is square.
• You can choose between video modes depending on your source:
"normal" for a typical picture, "natural" for true color reproduc-
tion.
• An image can be projected from in front or behind a screen, and
the projector can even be installed on the ceiling.
• NEC Technologies' exclusive Advanced AccuBlend intelligent
pixel blending technology - an extremely accurate image com-
pression technology - offers a crisp image with SXGA (1280 x
3
1024) resolution* .
• Supports most IBM VGA, SVGA, XGA*
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vanced AccuBlend)* , Macintosh, component signal (YCbCr /
YPbPr) or any other RGB signals within a horizontal frequency
range of 15 to 100 kHz and a vertical frequency range of 50 to
117 Hz. This includes NTSC, PAL, PAL60, SECAM and
NTSC4.43 standard video signals.
NOTE: Composite video standards are as follows:
NTSC: U.S. TV standard for video in U.S. and Canada.
PAL: TV standard used in Western Europe.
PAL60: TV standard used for NTSC playback on PAL TVs.
SECAM: TV standard used in France and Eastern Europe.
NTSC4.43: TV standard used in Middle East countries.
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. The remote control can be
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, SXGA(with Ad-
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• The supplied remote control can be used without a cable.
• You can control the projector with a PC using the PC Control
port.
• The contemporary cabinet design is light, compact, easy to carry,
and complements any office, boardroom or auditorium.
• Eight pointers are available for your presentation.
*1 Do not attempt to mount the projector on a ceiling yourself.
The projector must be installed by qualified technicians in order
to ensure proper operation and reduce the risk of bodily injury.
In addition, the ceiling must be strong enough to support the pro-
jector and the installation must be in accordance with any local
building codes. Please consult your dealer for more information.
*2 An XGA image (1024 768) is converted into an 800 600 crisp
image with NEC technology's Advanced AccuBlend on VT440.
*3 An SXGA image (1280 1024) is converted into a 1024 768
crisp image with NEC technology's Advanced AccuBlend on
VT540.

Getting Started

The fastest way to get started is to take your time and do everything
right the first time. Take a few minutes now to review the user's
manual. This may save you time later on. At the beginning of each
section of the manual you'll find an overview. If the section doesn't
apply, you can skip it.