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HT1000 Entertainment Projector English User’s Manual Deutsch Français Italiano Español Svenska...
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RF Interference Precautions WARNING Please read this manual carefully before using your NEC HT1000 Pro- The Federal Communications Commission does not allow any jector and keep the manual handy for future reference. Your serial num- modifications or changes to the unit EXCEPT those specified ber is located on the bottom of your projector.
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Please save the original box and packing materials if you ever need to least 3 inches (10 cm) of space between your projector and a wall. ship your HT1000 Projector. 2. Prevent foreign objects such as paper clips and bits of paper from falling into your projector.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ........... E-2 Picture Management ................E-38 Picture ....................E-39 Safety Cautions ................... E-2 User Adjust (when using User 1 to 4) ..........E-39 What's in the Box? ..................E-3 Selecting Reference Setting ............E-39 Selecting Gamma Correction Mode ..........E-39 INTRODUCTION ............
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Macintosh computer (desktop or notebook) and images from you • The contemporary cabinet design is light, compact, easy to carry. digital camera. The HT1000 can be setup on a coffee table, tabletop, cart, bookshelf or permanently installed* . With an extensive input panel, Do not attempt to mount the projector on a ceiling yourself.
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Focus Ring (See page E-20) Part Names of the Projector Controls (See page E-7) Remote Sensor (See page E-10) Ventilation (inlet) Ventilation (outlet) Built-in Security Slot ( Heated air is exhausted from here Zoom Lever (See page E-20) Carrying Handle Adjustable Tilt Foot Lever (See page E-19) Lens Iris Lever (See page E-20)
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Top Features 7. ENTER Button 1. POWER Button (ON / STAND BY) ( Executes your menu selection and activates items selected from the Use this button to turn the power on and off when the main power is menu. supplied and the projector is in standby mode. NOTE: To turn on or off the projector, press and hold this button for a mini- 8.
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Terminal Panel Features VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT RGB/DVI RGB/DVI AUDIO IN AUDIO IN SC TRIGGER PC CONTROL VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN DVI-D IN Cb/Pb Cr/Pr RGB IN 1. RGB IN / Component Input Connector (Mini D-Sub 15 Pin) 10. PC CONTROL Port (Mini DIN 8 Pin) Connect your computer or other analog RGB equipment such as IBM Use this port to connect your PC to control your projector via a serial compatible or Macintosh computers.
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Part Names of the Remote Control 1. Infrared Transmitter 13. ENTER Button Direct the remote control toward Executes your menu selection and activates items selected from the the remote sensor on the projec- menu. tor cabinet. 14. CANCEL Button 2. LED Press this button to exit "Menus".
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Battery Installation Remote Control Precautions 1. Press firmly and slide the battery cover off. • Handle the remote control carefully. • If the remote control gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. • Avoid excessive heat and humidity. • If you will not be using the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries.
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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS This section describes how to set up your projector and how to connect video and audio sources. Your projector is simple to set up and use. But before you get started, you must first: z Set up a screen and the projector. x Connect your video equipment to the projector.
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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 Screen center Screen Bottom Lens Center Throw Angle ( ) Throw Distance (C) B = Vertical distance between lens center and screen center...
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Making Connections Wiring Diagram VCR, DVD Player or LaserDisc Player Video Game To video, S-video, and au- dio inputs on the projector. VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT RGB/DVI RGB/DVI AUDIO IN AUDIO IN SC TRIGGER PC CONTROL VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN DVI-D IN Cb/Pb Cr/Pr...
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Connecting Your VCR or Laser Disc Player VIDEO AUDIO IN VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT RGB/DVI RGB/DVI AUDIO IN AUDIO IN SC TRIGGER S-VIDEO AUDIO IN PC CONTROL VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN Cb/Pb Cr/Pr DVI-D IN RGB IN S-video cable (supplied) Composite video...
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Connecting Your DVD Player COMPONENT AUDIO IN COMPONENT IN VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT RGB/DVI RGB/DVI AUDIO IN AUDIO IN SC TRIGGER PC CONTROL VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN Cb/Pb Cr/Pr DVI-D IN RGB IN Audio cable Audio Equipment (supplied) Component video RCA 3 cable (supplied) AUDIO IN DVD player...
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Macintosh (Desktop type) Connecting your PC or Macintosh computer to your projector will en- NOTE: The HT1000 is not compatible with video decoded outputs of NEC ISS- able you to project your computer's screen image for an impressive pre- 6020 and ISS-6010.
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When Viewing a DVI Digital Signal: AUDIO IN DVI-D IN VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT RGB/DVI RGB/DVI AUDIO IN AUDIO IN SC TRIGGER PC CONTROL VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN DVI-D IN Cb/Pb Cr/Pr RGB IN Audio cable (not supplied) DVI-D Signal cable (not supplied) PHONE To project a DVI digital signal, be sure to connect the PC and the projec- NOTE:...
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PROJECTING AN IMAGE (BASIC OPERATION) This section describes how to turn on the projector and to project a 2. Press the ENTER button to execute the selection. picture onto the screen. Turning on the Projector NOTE: • When plugging in or unplugging the supplied power cable, make sure that the SELECT main power switch is pushed to the off[O] position.
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Selecting a Source Adjusting the Picture Size and Position Place your projector on a flat level surface and ensure that the projector Selecting the computer or video source is square to the screen. Using the Remote Control Lift the front edge of the projector to center the image vertically. POWER VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT...
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The rear foot height can be changed. Rotate the rear foot to the desired Correcting the Horizontal and Vertical Key- height, but the vertical distance from the bottom to the desk or floor stone Distortion (3D Reform) should be 1" (25 mm) to make the projector horizontal on the flat sur- face.
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5. Press the ENTER button. The adjustable ranges for 3D Reform are as follows: Horizontal ... Max ±25° approx. 6. Use the SELECT button to move the projected image frame Vertical ....Max ±40° approx. as shown on the example. 7.
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Turning Up or Down Volume Turning off the Projector Sound level from the speaker on the projector can be adjusted. To turn off the projector: POWER First press the POWER (ON/STAND BY) but- VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT ton on the projector cabinet or the POWER OFF VOLUME AUTO ADJ.
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CONVENIENT FEATURES Using Sweet Vision function Button Press the EFFECTOR button to display the Sweet Vision set screen. You can set options for the Sweet Vision feature in the Setup from the menu. EFFECTOR NOTE: This button works only for "User" in the Picture Management. Even if "User"...
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Turning Off the Image and Sound Enlarging and Moving a Picture Press the Picture Mute button to turn off the image and sound for a You can enlarge the area you want up to 400 percent. short period of time. Press again to restore the image and sound. To do so: PIC-MUTE To enlarge the image:...
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Changing Background Logo You can change the default background logo using the PC Card Files feature. NOTE: File size must be 256KB or less. Other file formats than JPEG and BMP are not available. 1. From the menu, select [Tools] → [PC Card Files] to display a list of all the files stored in the PC card so that you can select a file you want to use as a background logo.
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USING THE VIEWER Inserting and Removing a PC Card Making the Most out of the Viewer Func- tion Inserting the PC Card • Hold the PC card horizontally and insert it slowly into card slot with its top facing up. Features •...
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Operating the Viewer Function from the When the tool bar is not displayed: Projector (playback) Press the FOLDER LIST button or the SLIDE LIST button on the re- mote control to display folders or from a PC card in the projector's PC Card slot.
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Auto Play Mode Storing Images Displayed on the Projector on the PC card (Capture) If the "Auto Play" option is selected in "Viewer Options" of the menu, any given slide will start to play automatically. The Capture features allows you to capture an image from a source that You can also specify Auto Play Interval between 5 and 300 seconds.
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Deleting Captured Images Using the Delete button on the tool bar for Viewer can delete captured images. Delete To delete captured images: 1. Select Viewer and display a folder list of captured images. 2. Use button to select the Capture folder [Cap] in the right bottom of the screen.
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USING ON-SCREEN MENU The default Custom Menu items are: Basic Menu Operation Source Select (Video, S-Video, Component, RGB, DVI (DIGITAL) and Using the Menus Viewer), Volume, Image Options (Aspect Ratio and Zoom Position), Pic- ture Management, Projector Options (3D Reform, Menu, Setup and Screen), Tools (Sleep Timer, Capture and PC Card Files) and Help (Con- 1.
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Menu tree Advanced Menu Video Source Select S-Video Volume Component Image Options User1 Picture Management DVI (DIGITAL) User2 Projector Options Viewer User3 Tools more Entry List Help Factory Default Volume Aspect Ratio Normal, Zoom, Cinema, V-Zoom Normal, Full, Zoom, Stadium Blanking Top, Bottom, Left, Right H-V Position/Clock...
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Advanced Menu Keystone Horizontal, Vertical Source Select Cornerstone Volume Image Options Menu Picture Management 3D Reform Page 1 Projector Options Menu Language English, Deutsch, Tools Setup Français, Italiano, Help Screen Español, Svenska Factory Default LAN Mode Password Menu Mode Basic Menu, Security Custom Menu, Advanced Menu...
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Advanced Menu Screen Type 4:3, 16:9 / Position Source Select LAN Mode Volume 3D Reform IP Address Image Options Menu Automatic Picture Management Setup Manual IP Address, Projector Options Screen Subnet Mask,Gateway Tools LAN Mode Projector Name Help Password DNS Configuration Factory Default Security Domain Name...
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Menu Elements Title bar Highlight Radio button OK Button Cancel Button Solid triangle Check box Slide bar Tool bar Menu windows or dialog boxes typically have the following elements: Check box ..Place a checkmark in the square box to turn the op- tion On.
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Prev Play Jump Setup View Entering Alphanumeric Characters by Using the Menu Alphabet or numeric characters are used for your IP address or projec- tor name. To enter IP Address or projector name, use the software key- board. For using the software keyboard, see page E-56. Next Stop Select...
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Entry Edit Command Image Options Selecting Aspect Ratio (not available for Viewer) Aspect Ratio allows you to select the best Aspect mode to display your source image. When screen size 4:3 is selected for the source, the following selec- tions will display: You can edit signals on the Entry List.
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ASPECT When screen size 4:3 is selected for the source, the following selections will display. DVD progressive 480p/576p 720p 1080i 1080p PC(RGB) input 480i/576i mode These are the same signals. Normal Zoom Cinema V-Zoom When screen size 16:9 is selected for the source, the following selections will display. DVD progressive 480p/576p 720p...
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Masking Unwanted Area (Blanking) Selecting Resolution This feature allows you to mask any unwanted area of the screen This allows you to activate or deactivate the Advanced AccuBlend image. feature. Adjust the Top, Bottom, Left or Right blanking with the SELECT Auto ....
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Picture Options Picture (not available for DVI and Viewer) Adjusting Brightness, Contrast, Color, Hue, and Sharpness Brightness ..Adjusts the brightness level or the back raster inten- sity. Contrast ..Adjusts the intensity of the image according to the incoming signal. Color ....
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Projector Options Custom Menu ....This is the menu that you can customize us- ing the Custom Menu Edit to fit your needs. Using 3D Reform This feature corrects trapezoidal distortion so that the projected im- Customizing the Menu: age is rectangular. See page E-30 for instructions about how to customize the Menu.
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Setup Selecting Capture Options [Capture Option]: (available for JPEG only) Enables you to set operating options. These options are used for the Capture function that you can select Press "OK" to save your changes for all the features of Page1, Page2, from Tools.
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Enabling Power Management [Power Management]: Selecting Communication Speed [Communication Speed]: When this option is on and there is no input for five minutes or more, This feature sets the baud rate of the PC Control port (Mini DIN 8 the projector will automatically turn itself off. Pin).
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Selecting Aspect Ratio and Position for Screen [Screen] An IP address can be automatically assigned to this projector by your DHCP server. If your network does not automatically assign IP address, ask your network administrator for an address, and then register it manu- ally.
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Mail Status Alert Mail: Displays the status of the LAN settings. Checking this box enables Alert Mail feature. This option notifies your computer of an error message via e-mail IP Address ..Indicates the IP address of the projector. when using wired LAN. The error message will be notified when the Subnet Mask ..
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In case you forget your password, follow the steps below to delete it. Setting a Password A password can be set for your projector to avoid operation by an unau- 1. Select the Advanced menu from the Basic menu. The "Password" thorized person.
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To set up a keyword to enable the Security function without using To turn on the projector when Security is enabled (when using a a registered PC card. PC card as a protect key). 1. Use the SELECT button to select “Keyword” and use the soft- 1.
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Tools Returning to Factory Default Provides tools for setting sleep timer, capturing images and displaying files or changing your background logo in a PC Card. NOTE: The "Capture" and "PC Card Files" features are required for a PC card. Using Sleep Timer 1.
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MAINTENANCE This section describes the simple maintenance procedures you should 4. Insert a new lamp housing until the lamp housing is plugged into the socket. follow to replace the lamp, and to clean the cabinet and the lens. Replacing the Lamp After your lamp has been operating for 1500 hours (up to 2000 hours : Eco mode) or longer, the "Lamp"...
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Cleaning Cleaning the Cabinet and the Lens 1. Turn off the projector before cleaning. 2. Clean the cabinet periodically with a damp cloth. If heavily soiled, use a mild detergent. Never use strong detergents or solvents such as alcohol or thinner. 3.
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TROUBLESHOOTING This section helps you resolve problems you may encounter while setting up or using the projector. Power Indicator Indicator Condition Projector Condition Note The main power is off – Blinking light Green blinking 0.5 sec ON, The projector is getting ready Wait for a moment.
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Common Problems & Solutions Problem 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. See pages E-17 and 18. •...
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SPECIFICATIONS This section provides technical information about the HT1000 Projector's performance Model Number HT1000 Optical DMD™ Single Chip Digital Micromirror Device (DMD™) Resolution 1024 768 pixels up to 1080p (1920 1080) with Advanced AccuBlend Lens Manual zoom and focus: F2.5 – 2.8 f = 22.4mm – 27.0mm...
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APPENDIX Cabinet Dimensions 92 (3.6") 120 (4.72") 120.5 (4.74") 260 (10.24") 57 (2.24") Unit = mm (inch) Pin Assignments of D-Sub RGB Input Connector Mini D-Sub 15 Pin Connector Pin No. RGB Signal (Analog) YCbCr Signal Green or Sync on Green Blue Signal Level Ground...
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Compatible Input Signal List Signal Resolution Frequency H. Refresh Rate Dot Clock ( Dots ) ( kHz ) ( Hz ) ( MHz ) NTSC – 15.734 – – 15.625 – SECAM – 15.625 – VESA 31.47 59.94 25.175 31.47 25.175 31.47 25.175...
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Compatible Input Signal List for DVI Signal (RGB only) Signal Resolution Frequency H. Refresh Rate Dot Clock ( Dots ) ( kHz ) ( Hz ) ( MHz ) VESA 31.47 59.94 25.175 31.47 25.175 31.47 25.175 34.97 66.67 31.334 66.67 30.24 VESA...
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PC Control Codes and Cable Connection Using Software Keyboard PC Control Codes Function Code Data POWER ON 02H 00H 00H 00H 00H 02H POWER OFF 02H 01H 00H 00H 00H 03H INPUT SELECT RGB 02H 03H 00H 00H 02H 01H 01H 09H INPUT SELECT COMPONENT 02H 03H 00H 00H 02H 01H 10H 18H INPUT SELECT VIDEO...
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Power: This controls the power of the projector. Operation Using an HTTP Browser On ....Power is switched on. Off ....Power is switched off. Overview The use of HTTP server functions will allow control of the projector from Volume: This controls the volume of the projector. a web browser without the installation of special software.
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6) Problems or damage caused by expendable supplies or devices TravelCare Guide connected to the product other than those designated by NEC. 7) Problems caused by natural consumption, wear or deterioration TravelCare - a service for international travelers of parts under normal usage conditions. This product is eligible for "TravelCare", NEC's unique international war- 8) Problems or damage to lamps and other expendable supplies, ranty.
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In Asia and Middle East ABBA Electronics L.L.C. NEC Viewtechnology, Ltd. Address: Tariq Bin Ziyad Road, P.O.Box 327, Dubai, Address: 686-1, Nishioi, Oi-Machi, Ashigarakami-Gun, United Arab Emirates Kanagawa 258-0017, Japan Telephone: +971 4 371800 Telephone: +81 465 85 2369 Fax Line: +971 4 364283 Fax Line: +81 465 85 2393...
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P-1/ 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.
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5. Loan Service Charges and Conditions: Condition of your TravelCare Service Program Upon acceptance of this NEC Projector, Customer agrees to assume Enduser is requested to understand following condition of TravelCare liability for this loan unit. Service Program and fill necessary information into the application sheet. The current cost of use of this loan unit is $200.00 USD for 12 calendar 1.
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