Precautions Please read this manual carefully before using your NEC MultiSync XT5000 Projector and keep the manual handy for future reference. WARNING This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Please read them carefully and heed all warnings. Installation 1. Place the projector on a flat, level surface and in a dry area free from dust and moisture. 2. Do not place the projector in direct sunlight, near heaters or heat radiating appliances.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Introduction to the MultiSync XT5000 Projector ... E–7 Getting Started ... E–7 What's in the Box? ... E–7 1.PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Projector ... E–8 Controls ... E–9 Terminal Panel ... E–10 Remote Control Features ... E–12 Remote Control Battery Installation ...
• NEC’s unique DLP based light engine offers true color reproduc- tion. • XT5000 can accommodate any picture size from 80 to 500 inches (measured diagonally). • The XT5000 projects images with uniform brightness while colors remain true to their original source.
POWER OFF button on the remote control or the POWER button on the rear panel and then turn off the main POWER switch. These procedures are nec- essary to protect your projector and the connected equipment.
ZOOM 1. Power Button Press to turn the projector on when the projector is in the standby condition (Main Power switch must be on and the POWER indica- tor lit amber). Press and hold for 2 seconds to turn off the projec- tor.
OUT: for daisy-chaining multiple projectors and operating them R/Cr with the same external equipment. To do so, connect to a second projector' s IN terminal to relay the input at the IN terminal of the first projector until all the projectors are con- nected.
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These connectors are used for double or triple stacking. Use the supplied DFP cable to connect the OUTPUT terminal of the first projector to the second projector's INPUT until all the pro- jectors are connected. These connectors can also be used to accept TMDS standard (Pannel Link) digital signal output from a digital ready computer.
LENS PEMOTE CONTROLLER RD-364E 1 POWER ON Press to turn on the projector. The POWER indicator lights up green. 2 POWER OFF Press and hold this button for a minimum of two seconds to turn off the projector. 3 MENU Press to display the main menu.
NOTE: You can also turn off the on-screen display by pressing and holding CTL and then pressing MUTE OSD; doing this again re- stores it. In this case any adjustment will still change the projector's memory settings. This mode is available even when an input is switched to another or the power is turned off using the POWER OFF button on the remote control.
Four optional lenses are available: TL-08SF, TL-1Z, TL-2Z and TL- Preparation * Turn the projector off, wait for the cooling fan to stop, then turn off the main power switch on the rear panel. Check that the projector has cooled off sufficiently before proceed- ing.
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1) Secure the three screws on the lens holder. 2) Insert the connector of the lens unit into the socket of the ex- tension cable attached to the projector. 4. Reattach the lens hood. 1) Insert the lower lens hood into the hook.
100" 80" WARNING • Only use your 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 projector where temperatures vary greatly. The pro- jector must be used at temperatures between 40 degrees F (5 degree C) and 95 degrees F (35 degree C).
Attaching the Power Cable Stopper The Power cable stopper is provided with the projector so that the cable cannot be accidentally unplugged from the AC IN. 1) Remove two screws. These screws are used later again. 2) Plug the power cable into the AC IN and then attach the stopper.
Shutter mechanism The XT5000 projector is equipped with "Shutter" feature, which al- lows the user to shut off the light completely on the screen. To use the shutter function, hold down the CTL button, and press the MUTE PICTURE button on the remote control.
(See page E-39.) Rear Screen Projection You can use your XT5000 to project an image from the rear onto a transparent screen. The projection distance is the same for both rear and front projection. Contact your dealer if you need a transparent screen.
2) Hookup 2-1. Use the supplied DFP cable to connect the RGB DIGITAL output (INPUT 9) of the master projector to the RGB DIGITAL input of the slave projector (the second and third stack) until all the projectors are connected.
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4-4 Project a source image from all projectors 4-4-1. Display any signal onto the screen. 4-4-2. Check to see if the imags on the master projector are dis- played in syncronization with the ones on the other slave projec- tors while the projectors are in link mode.
Connecting Your VCR Or Laser Disc Player Use common RCA cables (not provided) to connect your VCR or la- ser disc player to your MultiSync XT5000 Projector. To make these connections, simply: 1. Turn off the power to your projector and VCR or laser disc player.
When Used with One Switcher (ISS-6020/ISS-6020G) Up to 10 input signals can be accepted when the projector is connected to one Switcher. Using the projector with the Switcher allows easy adjustment and signal selection. To REMOTE1 Optional control cable 15p-15p...
When Used with Two or More Switchers (100 Inputs) Up to 100 inputs can be accepted using the NEC ISS-6020 Switcher. How to make connections: Connect the REMOTE 1 terminal of the master Switcher to the REMOTE 1 of the projector using the optional control cable (15p- 15p/CTL-6010).
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Slave 7 Slave 8 Slave 9 Slave 10 Output to Setting of S8601 The Projector Slot 1 of the Master Slot 2 of the Master Slot 3 of the Master Slot 4 of the Master Slot 5 of the Master...
Others Used inside the Projector. Normally set to OPEN. When using with the Switcher ISS-6020/ISS-6020G, connect no. 1,2,6,7,9 and15 pins of the projector to the same no. pins of the switcher as shown below. REMOTE 1 connector of the Projector mini D-sub 15 pin (female) Pins without a number are open.
* When in the external control mode, the POWER, INPUT and PICTURE MUTE buttons on the remote control will not function. NOTE: Pin 13 is the external remote signal terminal. The projector can be controlled by the same format signal as the supplied remote control from the external controller regardless of setting on Pin 14.
1. Select [Main Menu] [Projector Options] [Setup] [Page 3] [Projector ID] and assign an ID number to each projector. See also page E-40. 2. On the remote control specify the ID number of the projector to be adjusted. Press and hold the CTL and press MENU (ADDRESS) button to enter the ID number.
If you desire to move the projector then unplug the power cable. IMPORTANT: • The projector should be unplugged if it will not be used for an ex- tended period. • If you want to turn off the image briefly (five minutes or less), press the MUTE PICTURE button instead of turning the projector off and on.
Sequentially selects the Projector Options sub menu. Displays the Lens Shift control window. Turns on red. Available only when the projector is in the test pattern mode. Turns on green. Available only when the projector is in the test pattern mode.
Menu Elements Title bar Highlight Solid triangle Check box Radio button Menu windows or dialog box typically have the following elements: Title bar: Indicates the menu title. Highlight: Indicates the selected menu or item. Solid triangle: Indicates further choices are available. A highlighted triangle indicates the item is active. Tab: Indicates a group of features in a dialog box.
* SDI * Entry List—Displays the list of the entry signals. Use the tons on your remote control or the projector cabinet to select the signal and press the ENTER button on the remote control or the projector cabinet to project the image of the selected source.
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 Intelligent Pixel Blending Technology. The image can be automatically ad- justed for geometry and stability; “Horizontal Position”, “Vertical Position”...
Keystone Keystone is the distortion of a projected image that usually cre- ates a wider top than bottom. Aiming a projector upward on a wall rather than straight at a wall creates this distortion. Use the buttons on the slide bar to correct this keystone (trapezoidal) distortion.
Factory Default Returns all adjustments and settings to the factory preset level. All Data: Resets all adjustments and settings for all the signals to the factory preset. Including Entry List: Also deletes all the signals in the Entry List and returns to the factory preset. Current Signal: Resets the adjustments for the current signal to the factory preset levels.
Projector Options Enables you to set preferences and other operating options. Timer Enables you to turn on or off your projector automatically at a specified time. Two timer functions are available: On/Off Timer and Sleep Timer. E – 37...
6. Select OK and press the ENTER button on the remote control to complete the setting. NOTE: When On Timer is set and the projector is in the standby mode, the "00" display on the INDICATOR flashes to show that On Timer program is active.
The current year, month, date and time are displayed on the top of the screen. NOTE: The projector has a built-in clock. The clock will keep work- ing for about 3 days after the main power is turned off. If the main power is off for 3 days or more, the built-in clock will be reset.
When not using Link mode, set to Standalone. See page E-20 for setting up for double or stacking in link mode. Switcher Control (Expert mode only): This feature sets the projector in communication with the NEC ISS-6020 Switchers. Stand Alone: Use the projector in stand alone operation.
Displays the status of the current signal. This dialog box has three pages. Projector Information Displays the information for your projector such as lamp usage, serial number and version number etc.. Displaying Current Status of Link Mode When selecting the tab "Page 4 ", you will get the following dialog box.
5. Specifications Optical Panel * .9" x 3 1024 x 768 native resolution up to 1280 x 1024 with advanced AccuBlend Lamp 1.0kW Bubble Type Short Arc Xenon Built in: Overheat Protection Lamp Over-Usage Protection Light Output 4500 ANSI Lumens (High Bright mode) 4000 ANSI Lumens (Normal mode) Full Light Output at 200- 240V Brightness Uniformity...
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*1: Permissible deviation for RGB convergence (Pixel deviation) is 1/2 pixel or less at center; 1 pixel or less around the perimeter (when projection upward angle is 0˚). *2: When using the zoom lens, it is recommended that the projector is positioned at an angle of from -15 to +15 degrees from the horizontal.
You can only adjust the pixel clock within this range. *2 Please adjust Pixel Phase so that the slave projector is in phase with the master projector. Note that Link mode and Switcher Control mode are not available at the same time.
Test Pattern Direct Key LENS SHIFT FOCUS ZOOM MENU POWER INPUT MUTE (PICTURE/SHUTTER/OSD) Each letter used in the above note means the following Letter Master projector Slave projector (s) valid linked invalid invalid valid invalid independently adjustable independently adjustable Digital Link Analog Link...
Appendix Dimensions 30 (1.18) 506 (19.92) 35.5 (1.40) (2.13) 308 (12.13) 326 (12.83) The drawings do not include the lens part. Unit: mm (inch) E – 46...
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