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VT46
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  • Page 1 Portable Projector VT46 User’s Manual...
  • Page 2: Important Information

    Important Information Safety Cautions Precautions Please read this manual carefully before using your NEC VT46 Projec- tor and keep the manual handy for future reference. Your serial number is located on the bottom of your projector. Record it here: CAUTION To turn off main power, be sure to remove the plug from power outlet.
  • Page 3: What's In The Box

    8. Handle the power cable carefully and avoid excessive bending. A damaged cord can cause electric shock or fire. 9. If the projector is not to be used for an extended period of time, disconnect the plug from the power outlet.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Remote Control Precautions ... E-9 Operating Range for Wireless Remote Control ... E-9 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ... E-10 Setting Up the Screen and the Projector ... E-10 Selecting a Location ... E-10 Throw Distance and Screen Size ... E-11 Making Connections ... E-12 Connecting Your PC or Macintosh Computer ...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Congratulations on Your Purchase of The VT46 Projector The VT46 is one of the very best projectors available today. The VT46 enables you to project precise images up to 300 inches across (mea- sured diagonally) from your PC or Macintosh computer (desktop or note- book), VCR, DVD player, document camera, or a laser disc player.
  • Page 6: Part Names Of The Projector

    When you plug the supplied power cable into an active wall outlet and turn on the Main Power switch, the POWER indicator turns orange and the projector is in standby mode. (See page E-15) * This security slot supports the MicroSaver trademarked and owned by Kensington Microware Inc.
  • Page 7: Top Features

    Use this button to turn the power on and off when the main power is supplied and the projector is in standby mode. To turn on the projector, press and hold this button for a minimum of two seconds. To turn off the projector, press this button twice.
  • Page 8: Terminal Panel Features

    Use this button to turn the power on and off when the main power is supplied and the projector is in standby mode. To turn on the projector, press and hold this button for a minimum of two seconds. To turn off the projector, press this button twice.
  • Page 9: Battery Installation

    22 feet/7 m and within a 60-degree angle of the remote sensor on the projector cabinet. • The projector will not respond if there are objects between the re- mote control and the sensor, or if strong light falls on the sensor.
  • Page 10: Installation And Connections

    The further your projector is from the screen or wall, the larger the image. The minimum size the image can be is approximately 21" (0.53 m) measured diagonally when the projector is roughly 27.6 inches (0.7 m) from the wall or screen. The largest the image can be is 300" (7.6 m) when the projector is about 393.7 inches (10 m) from the wall or screen.
  • Page 11: Throw Distance And Screen Size

    Throw Distance and Screen Size The following shows the proper relative positions of the projector and screen. Refer to the table to determine the position of installation. Distance Chart Screen Width Screen Diagonal Screen Height ( B ) ( D ) Throw Angle (α)
  • Page 12: Making Connections

    Making Connections 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 13: Connecting Your Dvd Player

    Connecting Your DVD Player Audio Equipment AUDIO IN You can connect your projector to a DVD player with component output or Video output. To do so, simply: 1. Turn off the power to your projector and DVD player. 2. If your DVD player has the component video (Y,Cb,Cr) output, use a...
  • Page 14: Connecting Your Vcr Or Laser Disc Player

    To make these connections, simply: 1. Turn off the power to the projector and VCR, laser disc player or document camera. 2. Connect one end of your RCA cable to the video output connector on the back of your VCR or laser disc player, connect the other end to the Video input on your projector.
  • Page 15: Projecting An Image (Basic Operation

    (O) position. Failure to do so may cause damage to the projector. To turn on the main power to the projector, press the Main Power switch to the on position ( I ).
  • Page 16: Adjusting The Picture Size And Position

    Adjusting the Picture Size and Position Place your projector on a flat level surface and ensure that the projector is square to the screen. Lift the front edge of the projector to center the image vertically. * If the projected image does not appear square to the screen then use the Keystone feature for proper adjustment.
  • Page 17: Optimizing Rgb Picture Automatically

    Optimizing RGB Picture Automatically Adjusting the Image Using Auto Adjust Optimizing RGB image automatically Press the AUTO ADJ. button on the projector cabinet to optimize an RGB image automatically. [Poor picture] [Normal picture] Press the AUTO ADJ. button on the projector cabinet to fine-tune the...
  • Page 18: Using On-Screen Menu

    NOTE: The on-screen menu may not be displayed correctly while interlaced mo- tion video image is projected. 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control or projector cabinet to display the Menu. 2. Press the SELECT GH buttons on the remote control or the projec- tor cabinet to highlight the menu for the item you want to adjust or set.
  • Page 19: List Of Menu Items

    On, Off Vertical Horizontal Clock Phase Communication Speed 4800, 9600, 19200 Source Index, Horizontal Frequency, Vertical Frequency, Sync Polarity Signal Type, Video Type, Sync Type, Interlace Remaining Lamp Time, Lamp Hour Meter, Filter Usage, Projector Usage Current Signal All Data E-19...
  • Page 20: Menu Elements

    Menu Elements Source Highlight 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 ... Indicates further choices are available. A highlighted triangle indicates the item is active.
  • Page 21: Menu Descriptions & Functions

    Saving Vertical Keystone Correction [Keystone Save] This option enables you to save your current keystone settings. Saving your change once affects all sources. The changes are saved when the projector is off. E-21...
  • Page 22: Selecting Aspect Ratio [ Aspect Ratio]

    Advanced Security A keyword can be set for your projector to avoid operation by an unau- thorized user using the Menu. When a keyword is set, turning on the projector will display the Keyword input screen. Unless the correct key- word is entered, the projector cannot project an image.
  • Page 23: Disabling The Cabinet Buttons [Control Panel Key Lock]

    When you wish to cool down the temperature inside the projector quickly, select “On”. NOTE: Enable High Speed Fan mode if you continue to use the projector for consecutive days. Selecting Signal Format [Signal Select] <RGB>...
  • Page 24: Enabling Auto Adjust [Auto Adjust]

    Resets the lamp clock back to zero. Selecting this option displays submenu for a confirmation. NOTE: The projector will turn off and go into standby mode after 3100 hours of service. If this happens, press and hold the ON/STAND BY and CANCEL buttons on the remote control simultaneously for a minimum of 10 seconds to reset the lamp clock back to zero.
  • Page 25: Maintenance

    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 replacement lamp (VT60LP). Order this from your NEC dealer. Secure it in place with the two screws.
  • Page 26: Cleaning

    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.
  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING This section helps you resolve problems you may encounter while setting up or using the projector. Power Indicator Indicator Condition Blinking light Green Orange Green Steady light Orange Status Indicator Indicator Condition Blinking light Green Steady light Orange Lamp Indicator...
  • Page 28: Common Problems & Solutions

    • Ensure that the lamp cover or lamp housing is installed correctly. See page E-25. • Check to see if the projector has overheated or the lamp has reached the end of its usable life. 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.
  • Page 29: Specifications

    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...
  • Page 30: Appendix

    APPENDIX Cabinet Dimensions 89 ( 3.5 " ) Pin Assignments of D-Sub RGB Input Connector Mini D-Sub 15 Pin Connector Signal Level Video signal : 0.7Vp-p (Analog) Sync signal : TTL level 310 ( 12.2 " ) Pin No. RGB Signal (Analog) Green or Sync on Green Blue Ground...
  • Page 31: Compatible Input Signal List

    Compatible Input Signal List Signal Resolution ( Dots ) NTSC – – PAL60 – 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...
  • Page 32: Pc Control Codes

    Parity: Stop bit: X on/off: Communications procedure: PC Control Connector (DIN-8P) To GND of PC NOTE: Pins 2, 3, 5, 6 and 8 are used inside the projector. E-32 19200 bps 8 bits No parity One bit None Full duplex...
  • Page 33: Travelcare Guide

    TravelCare Guide TravelCare - a service for international travelers This product is eligible for "TravelCare", NEC's unique international war- ranty. Please note that TravelCare coverage differs in part from coverage un- der the warranty included with the product. Services offered with TravelCare...
  • Page 34 +81 465 85 2393 Email Address: support_pjweb@nevt.nec.co.jp WEB Address: http://www.nec-pj.com (Regions Covered) Japan* NEC Hong Kong Ltd. Address: 11th Floor, Tower B, New Mandarin Plaza, 14 Science Museum Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon, Hong Kong Telephone: +852 2369 0335...
  • Page 35 Date: TO: NEC or NEC's Authorized Service Station: (Company & Name with signature) Dear Sir (s), I would like to apply your TravelCare Service Program based on attached registration and qualification sheet and agree with your following conditions, and also the Service fee will be charged to my credit card account, if I don't return the Loan units within the specified period.
  • Page 36 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;...