NEC LT380 LT280/LT38 UM - Page 8

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Table of Contents

Important Information

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1. Introduction

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What's in the Box?

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Introduction to the Projector

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Congratulations on Your Purchase of the Projector

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Features you’ll enjoy

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About this user's manual

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Part Names of the Projector

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Front/Top

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Carrying the Projector

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Rear

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Bottom

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Top Features

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Terminal Panel Features

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Part Names of the Remote Control

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Battery Installation

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Operating Range for Wireless Remote Control

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Remote Control Precautions

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2. Installation and Connections

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Setting Up the Screen and the Projector

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Selecting a Location

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Throw Distance and Screen Size

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Making Connections

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Connecting Your PC or Macintosh Computer

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To connect SCART output (RGB)

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Connecting an External Monitor

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Connecting Your DVD Player with Component Output

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Connecting Your VCR or Laser Disc Player

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Connecting to a Network

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Inserting and Removing a PC Card

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PC Card Type

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Connecting the Supplied Power Cable

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3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)

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Turning on the Projector

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Note on Startup screen (Menu Language Select screen)

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Selecting a Source

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Selecting the computer or video source

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Adjusting the Picture Size and Position

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Adjust the Tilt Foot

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Zoom

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Focus

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Section	Page
INDEX	1
Important Information	3
Table of Contents	8
1. Introduction	11
(1) What's in the Box?	11
(2) Introduction to the Projector	12
(3) Part Names of the Projector	14
Front/Top	14
Carrying the Projector	14
Rear	15
Bottom	15
Top Features	16
Ter minal Panel Features	17
(4) Part Names of the Remote Control	18
Battery Installation	19
Operating Range for Wireless Remote Control	19
Remote Control Precautions	19
2. Installation and Connections	20
(1) Setting Up the Screen and the Projector	20
Selecting a Location	20
Throw Distance and Screen Size	21
(2) Making Connections	23
Connecting Your PC or Macintosh Computer	23
Enabling the computer’s external display	23
When Viewing a DVI Digital Signal (LT380 only)	24
To connect SCART output (RGB)	25
Connecting an External Monitor	26
Connecting Your DVD Player with Component Output	27
Connecting Your VCR or Laser Disc Player	28
Connecting to a Network	29
Inserting and Removing a PC Card	31
PC Card Type	32
Connecting the Supplied Power Cable	33
3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)	34
(1) Turning on the Projector	34
Note on Startup screen (Menu Language Select screen)	35
(2) Selecting a Source	36
Selecting the computer or video source	36
(3) Adjusting the Picture Size and Position	37
Adjust the Tilt Foot	37
Zoom	38
Focus	38
(4) Correcting Keystone Distortion	39
Auto Keystone Correction	39
Manual Keystone Correction	39
(5) Optimizing an RGB Image Automatically	41
Adjusting the Image Using Auto Adjust	41
(6) Adjusting Volume Up & Down	41
(7) Using the Laser Pointer	42
Setting the function switch	42
(8) Turning off the Projector	43
(9) After Use	43
4. Convenient Features	44
(1) Turning Off the Image and Sound	44
(2) Freezing a Picture	44
(3) Enlarging and Moving a Picture	44
(4) Changing Lamp Mode	44
(5) Getting Integrated Help	45
(6) Using a USB Mouse	45
(7) Using Remote Mouse Receiver	46
(8) Correcting Horizontal and Vertical Keystone Distortion (Cornerstone)	48
(9) Making Freehand Drawings on a Projected Image (ChalkBoard)	51
(10) Preventing Unauthorized Use of the Projector	52
Assigning a Keyword for the first time	52
Checking If Security is enabled	55
Disabling the Security	56
(11) Using a USB Memory Device	57
(12) Operation Using an HTTP Browser	58
Overview	58
Preparation Before Use	58
Handling of the Address for Operation via a Browser	58
Structure of the HTTP Server	59
(13) Using the Projector to Operate a Computer Connected on a Network (Desktop Control Utility 1.0)	61
Disclaimer	61
Operations on the Computer	62
Operations on the projector – Connecting to the computer	63
Operations on the projector –Operating the desktop	64
Operations on the projector – Disconnecting communication	65
Operations on the projector – Exiting the desktop operation	65
5. Using the Viewer	66
(1) Making the Most out of the Viewer Function	66
Features	66
Easy to use	66
Simple utility software (for computer)	66
(2) Operating the Viewer Function from the Projector (playback)	67
Projecting slides (Viewer)	67
Viewer Window Elements	68
Setting Option for Viewer	69
Exiting Viewer	70
Viewing Digital Images	70
(3) Changing Background Logo	71
6. Using On-Screen Menu	72
(1) Using the Menus	72
(2) Menu tree	73
(3) Menu Elements	75
(4) Menu Descriptions & Functions [Source]	76
Computer 1 and 2	76
Computer 3 (LT380 only)	76
Component	76
Video	76
S-Video	76
Viewer	76
LAN	76
[Entry List]	77
Using the [Entry List]	77
[Entry Edit Command]	78
(5) Menu Descriptions & Functions [Adjust]	79
[Picture]	79
[Preset]	79
[Detail Settings]	80
[Brightness]	81
[Contrast]	81
[Sharpness]	81
[Color]	81
[Hue]	81
[Reset]	81
[Image Options]	82
Adjusting Clock and Phase [Clock/Phase]	82
Adjusting Horizontal/Vertical Position [Horizontal/Vertical Position]	83
Masking Unwanted Area [Blanking]	83
Selecting Overscan Percentage [Overscan]	83
Selecting Aspect Ratio [Aspect Ratio]	84
[Video]	85
Turning On/Off 3 Dimension Separation [3D Y/C Separation]	85
Setting Vertical Edges [Vertical Enhancer]	85
Selecting Interlace or Deinterlace [Deinterlace]	85
Setting Telecine Mode [Telecine]	85
[Sound]	86
Controlling Sound [Volume/Bass/Treble/Balance]	86
Enabling 3D Surround [3D Surround]	86
(6) Menu Descriptions & Functions [Setup]	87
[Basic]	87
Selecting Keystone Mode [Keystone]	87
Selecting Cornerstone Mode [Cornerstone]	87
Using the Wall Color Correction [Wall Color]	88
Setting Lamp Mode to Normal or Eco [Lamp Mode]	88
Selecting Menu Mode [Menu Mode]	88
Selecting Menu Language [Language]	88
[Menu]	89
Selecting Menu Color [Color Select]	89
Turning On / Off Source Display and Message [Display Select]	89
Selecting Menu Display Time [Display Time]	89
Selecting a Color or Logo for Background [Background]	89
[Security]	89
Disabling the Cabinet Buttons [Control Panel Lock]	89
Setting a Password [Menu Lock] / [Logo Lock]	90
[Security]	91
[Installation]	94
Selecting Projector Orientation [Orientation]	94
Selecting Aspect Ratio and Position for Screen [Screen]	95
[LAN Mode]	96
[Built-in]	97
[PC Card]	98
[Domain]	101
[Mail]	102
[Projector Name]	103
Selecting Communication Speed [Communication Speed]	103
Selecting Power-saving in [Standby Mode]	103
[Options]	104
Setting Auto Adjust [Auto Adjust]	104
Enabling Auto Start [Auto Start]	104
Enabling Power Management [Power Management]	104
Enabling High Speed Fan Mode [Fan Mode]	104
Selecting Default Source [Default Source Select]	104
Selecting Signal Format [Signal Select]	105
Selecting [Color System]	105
Selecting S-Video Mode [S-Video Mode Select]	105
Setting MONITOR OUT Connector [OUT Terminal]	105
[Tools]	106
Selecting the ChalkBoard [ChalkBoard]	106
Using Off Timer [Off Timer]	106
Setting Mouse Pointer, Button and Sensitivity [Mouse]	106
(7) Menu Descriptions & Functions [Information]	107
[Usage Time]	107
[Source Page1]	108
[Source Page2]	108
[LAN Built-in]	109
[LAN PC Card]	109
[LAN Wireless]	110
[Version]	110
(8) Menu Descriptions & Functions [Reset]	111
Returning to Factory Default	111
[Current Signal]	111
[All Data]	111
[All Data (Including Entry List)]	111
Clearing Lamp Hour Meter [Clear Lamp Hours]	111
Resetting the Filter Usage Hours [Clear Filter Hours]	111
7. Maintenance	112
(1) Cleaning or Replacing the Filter	112
(2) Cleaning the Cabinet and the Lens	113
(3) Replacing the Lamp	114
8. Appendix	117
(1) Troubleshooting	117
Indicator Messages	117
Common Problems & Solutions	118
(2) Specifications	120
(3) Cabinet Dimensions	122
LT380	122
LT280	123
(4) Pin Assignments of D-Sub COMPUTER 1/2 Input Connector	124
(5) Compatible Input Signal List	125
(6) PC Control Codes and Cable Connection	126
PC Control Codes	126
Cable Connection	126
PC Control Connector (D-SUB 9P)	127
(7) Using Software Keyboard	127
(8) Troubleshooting Check List	128