NEC MultiSync LT140 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Ultra-Portable Projector MultiSync LT84/LT140 User’s Manual...
  • Page 2: Important Information

    MultiSync LT84/LT140 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 LT84/LT140. Record it here: CAUTION To turn off main power, be sure to remove the plug from power outlet.
  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    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 between turning the lamp off and on.
  • Page 4 3. Do not place any liquids on top of your projector. Warnings • Do not look into the lens while the projector is on. Serious damage to your eyes could result. • Keep any items such as magnifying glass out of the light path of the projector.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION Introduction to the MultiSync LT84/LT140 Projector ... E-6 Getting Started ... E-6 Getting to Know Your MultiSync LT84/LT140 Projector ... E-7 Front Features ... E-7 Rear Features ... E-7 Bottom Features ... E-7 Top Features ... E-8 Terminal Panel Features ...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    Congratulations On Your Purchase Of The MultiSync LT84/ LT140 Projector The MultiSync LT84/LT140 is one of the very best projectors avail- able today. The MultiSync LT84/LT140 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, a laser disc player, or PC Card Viewer.
  • Page 7: Getting To Know Your Multisync Lt84/Lt140 Projector

    Getting To Know Your MultiSync LT84/LT140 Projector Front Features Controls Terminal Panel One-Push Tilt Button Rear Features One-Push Tilt Button Front Adjustable Foot Bottom Features Lamp Cover Screw Lamp Cover Front Adjustable Foot Rear Remote Sensor AC Input Connect the supplied power cable’s three-pin plug here.
  • Page 8: Top Features

    Use this button to turn the power on and off when the power is supplied and the projector is in standby mode. buttons move the NOTE: To turn off the projector, press and hold this button for a minimum of two seconds. E–8...
  • Page 9: Terminal Panel Features

    Use this port to operate your computer’s mouse functions from the NEC optional full function remote control. When your computer is connected here with the NEC optional full function remote con- trol (LT40RT), the remote sensors on the projector cabinet will receive your mouse commands.
  • Page 10: Remote Control Features

    MUTE MAGNIFY HELP RD-361E Remote Jack Not available on LT84/LT140 4 Select ( Use these buttons to select the menu of the item you wish to adjust. : Use these buttons to change the level of a selected menu item.
  • Page 11 11 Power On And Off If power is applied, you can use this button to turn your projector on and off. NOTE: To turn off the projector, press and hold the POWER ON button for a minimum of two seconds.
  • Page 12: Installation

    This section describes how to set up your MultiSync LT84/LT140 projector and how to connect video and audio sources. Setting up Your Projector Your MultiSync LT84/LT140 Projector is simple to set up and use. But before you get started, you must first: 1. Determine the image size.
  • Page 13: Distance Chart

    D: Vertical distance between screen center and screen bottom (screen top for ceiling mount) E: Screen Height S-VGA (LT84) Screen Size (inch) Screen size (Diagonal) Screen Width XGA (LT140) Screen Size (inch) Screen size (Diagonal) Screen Width NOTE: Distances may vary +/–5%. Screen LT84: 1.87”(47.6mm) LT140: 1.98”(50.4mm)
  • Page 14: Ceiling Installation

    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”...
  • Page 15: Wiring Diagram

    Mac's video port. NOTE:The new Macintosh computer such as G3 will have the 15 pin HD connector. The LT84/LT140's "Plug and Play" data will be downloaded to the Macintosh. Therefore, the Mac adapter will not be necessary.
  • Page 16 To make these connections, sim- ply: 1. Turn off the power to the projector and VCR or laser disc player. 2. Connect one end of your RCA cable to the video output connector 3. Turn on the projector and the VCR or laser disc player.
  • Page 17: Operation

    The power indicator will glow amber. Then, unplug the power cable. The power indicator will go out. IMPORTANT: • The projector should be unplugged if it will not to be used for an extended period. • To turn off the image and sound briefly (five minutes or less), use the “Picture Mute”...
  • Page 18: Menu Tree

    Menu Tree Main Menu Mein 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 Items Source Select Video S-Video PC Card Viewer Adjustments Picture V, C...
  • Page 19: Menu Elements

    Menu Elements: Title bar Highlight Solid triangle Setup Page1 Radio button Brightness Menu windows or dialog box typically have the following elements: Title bar: Indicates the menu title. X Close button: Click to close the window with saving changes. (USB mouse only) Highlight: Indicates the selected menu or item.
  • Page 20: Menu Descriptions & Functions

    Picture (not available for PC Card Viewer) Brightness: Contrast: Color: Hue: Sharpness: Volume (not available for PC Card Viewer and RGB) View Adjusts the sound level of the projector. Image (not available for PC Card Viewer) Delete Image Auto Adjust Position Pixel Adjust Resolution E–20...
  • Page 21: Pixel Adjust

    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 position and stabil- ity;...
  • Page 22: Video Mode

    You can turn on and off the information for input name such as VIDEO and RGB. When this option is on, the current input will be displayed each time you switch sources or turn on the projector. E–22 Enables you to set preferences and other operating options.
  • Page 23: Setup

    "Component" for a component video source such as a DVD player. Normally select "Auto" and the projector automati- cally detects a component signal. However there may be some component signals that the projector is unable to detect. If this is the case, select "Component". <VIDEO and S-VIDEO>...
  • Page 24: Pc Card Viewer Options

    Sets the starting condition when PC Card Viewer input is selected on the projector. Show Folder List When PC Card Viewer input is selected on the projector, the folder lists will be displayed and allows you to select the presentation from a CompactFlash card.
  • Page 25: Pc Card Files

    Help Name (abc..) Contents File Group Source Information All (*. *) Projector Information Free Space E–25 Contents Provides an online help about how to use the menus. An underlined link means that you can move to an adjustment item di- rectly.
  • Page 26: Using The Pc Card Viewer Fucntion

    The Viewer feature allows slides stored on a CompactFlash memory card (referred to as CompactFlash card in this manual) to be dis- played on the projector. Even if no computer is available, presenta- tions can be conducted simply with the projector. This feature is convenient for holding presentations at meetings and in offices, as well as for playing images taken on digital cameras.
  • Page 27: Installing The Pc Card Viewer Software

    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...
  • Page 28: Operating The Pc Card Viewer Function From The Projector (Playback

    See page E-24 for more details. A tool bar will appear when you press the MENU button on the re- mote control or the projector cabinet or clicking with the right button of a mouse.
  • Page 29: Auto Play Mode

    PC Card Viewer, you will get the slide that has been retained. NOTE: The CompactFlash card editing operation cannot be per- Slide formed from the projector. Do so using the PC Card Viewer soft- ware. Slide button to advance E–29...
  • Page 30: Capturing Images Displayed On The Projector

    NOTE: An hourglass indicating that an image is being captured ap- pears on the projector's display. Do not eject the CompactFlash card or turn off the projector's power while this icon is displayed. Doing so will damage the CompactFlash card data.
  • Page 31: Viewing Digital Images

    Deleting Captured Images Prev Play/Stop Select Drag Next Jump 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.
  • Page 32: Terminology

    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. ATA card A type of PC card. ATA was originally a type of interface between computers and fixed disk devices. The ATA card is a standard card-type recording medium.
  • Page 33: Maintenance

    5. Secure it in place with the three screws. Be sure to tighten the three screws. CAUTION: Do not use a lamp other than the NEC replace- ment lamp (LT40LP). Order this from your NEC dealer. 6. Reattach the lamp cover.
  • Page 34: Remote Control Battery Installation

    Remote Control Battery Installation [Wireless Card Remote Control (supplied)] 1. Press firmly and slide the battery cover off. 2. Remove the old Lithium coin cell and install new one (CR2025). Ensure that the side with a “+” is upward. 3. Put the cover back. Operating Range [Wireless Card Remote Control (supplied)] 15˚...
  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    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. • Ensure that the lamp cover is installed correctly. See page E-33.
  • Page 36: When Using The Pc Card Viewer Function

    Viewer software, etc., to change the image size to 1024 768 dots (LT84: 800 600 dots). In addition, the displayable image size differs according to the resolution of the projector. Use the PC Card Viewer software, etc., to change the image size.
  • Page 37: Specifications

    9.3" (W) 2.3" (H) 11.6" (D) / 235mm (W) 58mm (H) 294mm (D) (not including protrusions) Net Weight LT84: 5.5 lbs / 2.5 kg, LT140: 5.7 lbs / 2.6 kg Environmental Considerations Operational Temperatures: 41˚ to 95˚F (5˚ to 35˚C), 30 to 85% humidity...
  • Page 38: Cabinet Dimensions

    Cabinet Dimensions LT84 POWER ON/OFF STATUS SELECT SOURCE ADJUST AUTO 9.25" (235) 2.1" (53.5) Lens center Lens center 8.34" (212) Unit = inch (mm) E–38...
  • Page 39 Cabinet Dimensions LT140 POWER ON/OFF STATUS SELECT ADJUST AUTO SOURCE 9.25" (235) 2.1" (53.5) Lens center Lens center 8.34" (212) Unit = inch (mm) E–39...
  • Page 40: D-Sub Pin Assignments

    D-Sub Pin Assignments Mini D-Sub 15 Pin Connector Pin No. RGB Signal (Analog) Green or Sync on Green Blue Ground Ground Red Ground Green Ground Blue Ground No Connection Sync Signal Ground Ground Bi-directional DATA (SDA) Horizontal Sync or Composite Sync Vertical Sync Data Clock Signal Level...
  • Page 41: Timing Chart

    Timing Chart Resolution Y / N Signal ( Dots ) NTSC SECAM VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA 1024 VESA 1024 VESA 1024 1024 1024 VESA 1024 VESA 1024 VESA 1152 1152 1152 1152 VESA 1280...
  • Page 42: Pc Control Codes

    PC Control Codes Function POWER ON POWER OFF INPUT SELECT RGB INPUT SELECT VIDEO INPUT SELECT S-VIDEO INPUT SELECT PC CARD VIEWER PICTURE MUTE ON PICTURE MUTE OFF SOUND MUTE ON SOUND MUTE OFF ON SCREEN MUTE ON ON SCREEN MUTE OFF Code Data E–42...
  • Page 43: Cable Connection

    None Full duplex Communications procedure: If the CPU of the projector has received the data correctly, it returns an ACK(C5H). If the received data is not correct, the CPU returns a NAK(CAH), then the following status: Receiving success: Receiving failure:...
  • Page 44 Printed in Japan 78410871...

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