CD-ROM version Portable Projector LT260K/LT240K User's Manual About this user's manual 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. INTRODUCTION Introduction to the Projector This section introduces you to your new LT260K/LT240K Projector and describes the features and controls. Congratulations on Your Purchase of The LT260K/ LT240K Projector The LT260K/LT240K is one of the very best projectors available today. The LT260K/LT240K enables you to project precise images up to 500 inches across (measured diagonally) from your PC or Macintosh computer (desktop or notebook), VCR, DVD player, document camera, a laser disc player or Viewer. You can use the projector on a tabletop or cart, you can use the projector to project images from behind the screen, and the projector can be permanently mounted on a ceiling*1. The remote control can be used wirelessly. *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 projector and the installation must be in accordance with any local building codes. Please consult your dealer for more information. Features you'll enjoy: · The newly developed 3D Reform function allows you to correct trapezoidal distortion for both horizontally and vertically so that the image is square even when projector is positioned off center of the rooms screen. · The LT260K/LT240K projector provides wired and wireless networking. When using as a wireless LAN projector, no physical signal cable connection to a PC is required.*2 *2 A wireless LAN card is required. The NEC optional wireless LAN card is available. (SWL-2100N-N) E-2 INTRODUCTION Introduction to the Projector · Safety protect by Password and Security functions Password and Security features prevent the projector from being used by unauthorized individuals. Password prevents unauthorized individuals from changing projector settings or adjustments. Security offers complete protection by using your PC card as a protect key so that the projector will not project a signal without insertion of the registered PC card and unauthorized use can be discouraged. · The built-in Viewer allows you to start your presentation even when a PC is not available at the site. · A high-bright 220 watt DC lamp. · The Standby mode reduces standby power consumption significantly. · The supplied wireless remote control that operates the projector from the front side or rear. · The image can be projected between 30 and 500 inches (measured diagonally). · The "Capture" enables you to capture the current projected image. · An image can be projected from in front or behind a screen, and the projector can even be installed on the ceiling. · NEC's exclusive Advanced AccuBlend intelligent pixel blending technology - an extremely accurate image compression technology - offers a crisp image with UXGA (1600 1200) resolution*3. · Supports most IBM VGA, SVGA, XGA , SXGA/UXGA(with Advanced AccuBlend)*3, Macintosh, component signal (YCbCr/ YPbPr) or any other RGB signals within a horizontal frequency range of 24 to 100 kHz and a vertical frequency range of 50 to 120 Hz. This includes NTSC, PAL, PAL-N, PAL-M, PAL60, SECAM and NTSC4.43 standard video signals. *3 A UXGA (1600 1200) and SXGA image (1280 1024) are displayed with NEC's Advanced AccuBlend on LT260K/LT240K. E-3 INTRODUCTION Introduction to the Projector 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. PAL-N: TV standard used in Argentine, Paraguay and Uruguay. PAL-M: TV standard used in Brazil. 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. E-4 INTRODUCTION Introduction to the Projector · The supplied remote control can be used without a cable, and you can even use the remote control to operate your PC's mouse wirelessly from across the room with the built-in remote mouse function. · You can control the projector with a PC using the PC Control port. · USB port allows USB mouse operation*4. *4 The USB ports meet the USB1.1 specification. · The contemporary cabinet design is light, compact, easy to carry, and complements any office, boardroom or auditorium. · Nine pointers are available for your presentation. E-5 INTRODUCTION Part Names of the Projector Part Names of the Projector Focus Ring (See page E-43) Remote Sensor (See page E-20) CANCEL Controls (See page E-8) ALIG NME NT ON STAN D BY CE AUTO ADJU EN SELECT TE Ventilation (outlet) Heated air is exhausted from here Adjustable Tilt Foot Lever (See page E-42) Adjustable Tilt Foot (See page E-42) Lens Lens Cap * This security slot suppor ts the MicroSaver ® Security System. MicroSaver® is a registered trademark of Kensington Microware Inc. The logo is trademarked and owned by Kensington Microware Inc. E-6 PC-C ARD ME N U SOUR R LAM P STA TUS POW ER ST Ventilation (inlet) Built-in Security Slot ( )* Zoom Lever (See page E-43) Carrying Handle INTRODUCTION Part Names of the Projector PC Card Eject Button PC Card Slot Monaural Speaker (2W) Lamp cover (See page E-121) Ventilation (outlet) Remote Sensor (See page E-20) Lamp cover screw Rear Foot Rear Foot Rotate to make the projector level. (See page E-43) AC Input Connect the supplied power cable's three-pin plug here, and plug the other end into an active wall outlet. (See page E-35) Main Power Switch 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-36) E-7 INTRODUCTION Part Names of the Projector Top Features 9 10 4 5 11 2 6 7 8 12 1 3 1.POWER Button (ON / STAND BY) Use this button to turn the power on and off when the main power is supplied and the projector is in standby mode. NOTE: To turn on or off the projector, press and hold this button for a minimum of two seconds. 2. STATUS Indicator If this light blinks red rapidly, it indicates that an error has occurred, the lamp cover is not attached properly or the projector has overheated. If this light remains orange, it indicates that you have pressed a cabinet key while the Control Panel Key Lock is enabled. See the Status Indicator section on page E-126 for more details. 3. POWER Indicator ( ) When this indicator is green, the projector is on; when this indicator is orange, it is in standby or idle mode. See the Power Indicator section on page E-126 for more details. E-8 INTRODUCTION Part Names of the Projector Top Features 4. SOURCE Button Use this button to select a video source such as a PC, VCR, DVD player, Viewer (PC card), or LAN. Press and release this button quickly to display the Source List. Each time this button is pressed for a minimum of ONE second, the input source will change as follows: RGB1 RGB2 Video S-Video Viewer RGB1 ... If no input signal is present, the input will be skipped. 5. AUTO ADJUST Button Use this button to adjust Position-H/V and Pixel Clock/Phase for an optimal picture. Some signals may not be displayed correctly or take time to switch between sources. 6. PC CARD Access Indicator Lights while accessing a PC card. 7. ENTER Button Executes your menu selection and activates items selected from the menu. 8. CANCEL Button Press this button to exit "Menus". Press this button to return the adjustments to the last condition while you are in the adjustment or setting menu. 9. SELECT (+) (­) / Volume Buttons : Use these buttons to select the menu of the item you wish to adjust. When no menus appear, these buttons work as a volume control. E-9 INTRODUCTION Part Names of the Projector Top Features : Use these buttons to change the level of a selected menu item. A press of the button executes the selection. When the menus or the Viewer tool bar is not displayed, these buttons can be used to select a slide, or to move the cursor in Folder List or Slide List. When the pointer is displayed, these buttons move the pointer. 10. MENU Button Displays the menu. 11. LAMP Indicator If this light blinks red rapidly, it's warning you that the projection lamp has exceeded 2000 hours (up to 3000 hours in Eco mode) of service. After this light appears, replace the lamp as soon as possible. (See page E-121). If this is lit green continually, it indicates that the lamp mode is set to Eco. See the Lamp Indicator section on page E-127 for more details. 12. 3D REFORM Button Press this button to enter 3D Reform mode to correct the keystone (trapezoidal) distortion, and make the image square. E-10 INTRODUCTION Part Names of the Projector Terminal Panel Features Terminal Panel Features 13 12 9 10 11 3 5 8 7 6 1 2 4 1. RGB IN 1 / Component Input Connector (Mini D-Sub 15 Pin) Connect your computer or other analog RGB equipment such as IBM compatible or Macintosh computers. Use the supplied RGB cable to connect to your computer. This also serves as a component input connector that allows you to connect a component video output of component equipment such as a DVD player. This connector also supports SCART output signal. See page E-28 for more details. 2. RGB IN 2 / Component Input Connector (Mini D-Sub 15 Pin) This connector has the same function as the RGB IN 1 connector. NOTE: The RGB IN 2 does not support SCART output signal and Plug & Play. 3. RGB AUDIO IN Mini Jack (Stereo Mini) This is where you connect audio output from your computer or DVD player. A commercially available audio cable is required. 4. RGB OUT Connector (Mini D-Sub 15 Pin) You can use this connector to loop your computer image to an external monitor from the RGB 1 or 2 input source. The RGB analog signal set on RGBOUT Terminal is output during idle mode. See pages E-31 and 100. E-11 INTRODUCTION Part Names of the Projector Terminal Panel Features 5. AUDIO OUT Mini Jack (Stereo Mini) Connect an additional audio equipment here to listen to audio coming from your computer, Video or S- Video input. Note that there is no audio output from this jack during Standby and Idle. 6 S-VIDEO IN Connector (Mini DIN 4 Pin) Here is where you connect the S-Video input from an external source like a VCR. NOTE: S-Video provides more vivid color and higher resolution than the traditional composite video format. 7. VIDEO IN Connector (RCA) Connect a VCR, DVD player, laser disc player, or document camera here to project video. 8. VIDEO AUDIO IN Jacks (RCA) L : This is your left channel audio input for stereo sound coming from the VIDEO source. R : This is your right channel audio input for stereo sound from the VIDEO source. 9. PC CONTROL Port (Mini DIN 8 Pin) Use this port to connect your PC to control your projector via a serial cable. This enables you to use your PC and serial communication protocol to control the projector. The NEC optional serial cable (CA03D) is required to use this port. You can also control the projector by using Dynamic Image Utility 2.0 included on the supplied CD-ROM. To do so you must first have Dynamic Image Utility 2.0 installed on your PC. If you are writing your own program, typical PC control codes are on page E-136. A cap is put on the port at the factory. Remove the cap when using the port. E-12 INTRODUCTION Part Names of the Projector Terminal Panel Features 10. USB Port (Type A) Connect a commercially available mouse that supports USB. You can operate the menu or Viewer with the USB mouse via this port. Note that this port should not be connected to a computer and that there may be some brands of USB mouse that the projector does not support. 11. USB Port (Type B) Connect this port to the USB port (type A) of your PC using the supplied USB cable. You can operate your computer's mouse functions from the remote control. 12. PC CARD Eject Button Press to eject a PC card partially. 13. PC CARD Slot Insert a PC card, commercially available LAN card or NEC optional wireless LAN card here. E-13 INTRODUCTION Part Names of the Remote Control Part Names of the Remote Control NOTE: If you are using a Macintosh computer, you can click either the right-click or left-click button to activate the mouse. B1 RG ER W VIE S LID E RM FO RE 3D ZE EE FR J P 2 2. LASER Pointer Beams a laser light when the LASER button is pressed. 3. LED Flashes when any button is pressed. 4. POWER ON Button If the main power is applied, you can use this button to turn your projector on. NOTE: To turn on the projector, press and hold the POWER ON button for a min ...