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Table of Contents

Important Information ----------------------------------------------------------- i

1. Introduction ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1

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What's in the Box? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1

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Introduction to the Projector --------------------------------------------------------------------- 2

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Part Names of the Projector --------------------------------------------------------------------- 3

Attaching the supplied carrying handle ---------------------------------------------------- 4

Top Features-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5

Terminal Panel Features----------------------------------------------------------------------- 6

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Part Names of the Remote Control ------------------------------------------------------------ 7

Battery Installation

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Remote Control Precautions

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Operating Range for Wireless Remote Control ------------------------------------------ 8

2. Installation and Connections ------------------------------------------- 9

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Setting Up the Screen and the Projector ----------------------------------------------------- 9

Selecting a Location (VT580/VT480/VT58) ----------------------------------------------- 9

Selecting a Location (VT48) ----------------------------------------------------------------

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Throw Distance and Screen Size

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Making Connections ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13

Enabling the computer’s external display -----------------------------------------------

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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 the Supplied Power Cable --------------------------------------------------

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3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)-------------------------- 19

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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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Adjusting the Picture Size and Position -----------------------------------------------------

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Correcting Keystone Distortion ---------------------------------------------------------------

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Optimizing RGB Picture Automatically ------------------------------------------------------

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Turning Up or Down Volume-------------------------------------------------------------------

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Turning off the Projector ------------------------------------------------------------------------

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After Use --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Section	Page
Front cover	1
Important Information	3
Table of Contents	7
1. Introduction	9
What's in the Box?	9
Introduction to the Projector	10
Part Names of the Projector	11
Front/Top	11
Rear	11
Bottom	12
Attaching the supplied carrying handle	12
Top Features	13
Terminal Panel Features	14
Part Names of the Remote Control	15
Battery Installation	16
Remote Control Precautions	16
Operating Range for Wireless Remote Control	16
2. Installation and Connections	17
Setting Up the Screen and the Projector	17
Selecting a Location (VT580/VT480/VT58)	17
Selecting a Location (VT48)	18
Throw Distance and Screen Size	19
Making Connections	21
Enabling the computer’s external display	21
Connecting Your PC or Macintosh Computer	21
To connect SCART output (RGB)	22
Connecting an External Monitor	23
Connecting Your DVD Player with Component Output	24
Connecting Your VCR or Laser Disc Player	25
Connecting the Supplied Power Cable	26
3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)	27
Turning on the Projector	27
Note on Startup screen (Menu Language Select screen)	28
Selecting a Source	29
Selecting the computer or video source	29
Adjusting the Picture Size and Position	30
Adjust the Tilt Foot	30
Zoom	31
Focus	31
Correcting Keystone Distortion	32
Correcting Keystone Distortion	32
Adjusting with buttons on the cabinet	32
Adjusting with the Remote Control	32
Adjusting with the Auto Keystone Function (VT580 only)	33
Optimizing RGB Picture Automatically	34
Adjusting the Image Using Auto Adjust	34
Turning Up or Down Volume	34
Turning off the Projector	35
After Use	36
4. Convenient Features	37
Turning off the Image and Sound	37
Freezing a Picture	37
Enlarging a Picture	37
Changing Lamp Mode	38
Preventing the Unauthorized Use of the Projector	38
Using Remote Mouse Receiver (VT580/VT480 only)	41
Connecting the remote mouse receiver to your computer	41
When operating a computer via the remote mouse receiver	41
When connecting using the USB terminal	41
Operating your computer’s mouse from the remote control	42
About Drag Mode:	42
5. Using On-Screen Menu	43
Using the Menus	43
Menu Elements	45
List of Menu Items	46
Menu Descriptions & Functions [Picture]	48
Adjusting Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness, Color and Hue	49
Menu Descriptions & Functions [Image Options]	49
Selecting Aspect Ratio [Aspect Ratio]	49
Adjusting the Vertical Position of Image [Cinema Position] (for Cinema only)	50
Adjusting Horizontal/Vertical Position, Clock and Phase [Position/Clock] (available for RGB signal only)	50
Selecting Noise Reduction Level [Noise Reduction]	50
Menu Descriptions & Functions [Setup]	51
[General]	51
[Installation]	52
[Options]	53
Menu Descriptions & Functions [Information]	55
[Usage Time]	55
[Source]	55
[Version]	56
Menu Descriptions & Functions [Reset]	56
6. Maintenance	57
Cleaning or Replacing the Filters	57
Cleaning the Cabinet and the Lens	58
Replacing the Lamp	59
7. Appendix	62
Troubleshooting	62
Indicator Messages	62
Specifications	65
Cabinet Dimensions	67
Pin Assignments of D-Sub COMPUTER Input Connector	68
Compatible Input Signal List	69
PC Control Codes and Cable Connection	70
PC Control Codes (VT580/VT480)	70
PC Control Codes (VT58/VT48)	70
Cable Connection	70
PC Control Connector (DIN-8P)	71
Troubleshooting Check List	72

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