NEC LT150Z manual

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    Micro-Portable Projector L T150Z User ’ s Manual English Deutsch Français Italiano Español Svenska[...]

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    E–2 IMPOR T ANT INFORMA TION Precautions Please read this manual carefully before using your NEC L T150Z Projector and keep the manual handy f or fu- ture reference. Y our serial number is located on the bottom of your L T150Z. Record it here: CAUTION To turn off main power , be sure to remo ve the plug from power outlet. The power outlet socket [...]

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    E–3 Important Safeguards These safety instructions are to ensure the long life of your projector and to prevent fire and shock. Please read them carefully and heed all warnings. Installation 1. For best results, use your projector in a darkened room. 2. Place the projector on a flat, level surface in a dry area away from dust and moisture. 3. Do [...]

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    E–4 Cleaning 1. Unplug 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. Use a blower or lens paper to clean the lens, and be care- ful not to scratch or mar the lens. Lamp Replacement •T o replace t[...]

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    E–5 T ABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTR ODUCTION Introduction to the L T150Z Projector ........................... E-6 Getting Star ted ............................................................ E-6 What’ s in the Box ........................................................ E-7 Getting to Know Y our L T150Z Projector ...................... E-8 F ront [...]

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    E–6 1. INTRODUCTION Introduction to the L T150Z Projector This section introduces you to your ne w L T150Z Projector and de- scribes the features and controls. Congratulations on Y our Purchase of The L T150Z Projector The L T150Z is one of the very best projectors av ailable today . The L T150Z enables you to project precise images up to 200 inc[...]

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    E–7 M E N U E N T E R C A N C E L SELE CT A U T O A D J U S T P C C A R D A C C E SS ST A T U S P O W E R O N / S TA N D B Y S O U R C E What's in the Box? Make sure your box contains e verything listed. If any pieces are missing, contact your dealer . Please sav e the original box and packing materials if you ever need to ship your L T150Z [...]

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    E–8 M E N U E N T E R C A N C E L SELECT AUTO ADJUST PC CARD ACCESS STATUS POWER ON / STAND BY SOURCE Getting to Know Y our L T150Z Projector Controls Zoom Ring Adjustable Tilt Foot Button Remote Sensor V entilation (inlet) Adjustable Tilt Foot Lens Lens Cap Attaching the lens cap to the bottom with the supplied string and rivet Front/ Side Featu[...]

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    E–9 A C IN PC CARD USB VIDEO S-VIDEO RGB AUDIO PC CONTROL M E N U E N T E R C A N C E L S E L E C T AU TO A D JU S T PC C A R D A C C ES S S T AT US P O W E R O N / S T A N D B Y S O U R C E Rear/ Side Features AC Input Slot for Kensington MicroSaver Security System Monaural Speaker (1W) Remote Sensor Heated air is exhausted from here Spacer (bla[...]

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    E–10 T op Features 1. Po wer Button (ON / ST AND BY) Use this button to turn the po wer on and off when the po wer is supplied and the projector is in standby mode. NOTE: T o tur n off the projector , press and hold this button for a minimum of two seconds. 2. Status Indicator When this is lit red continually , it's warning you that the proj[...]

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    E–11 T erminal Panel Features 1. Audio Input Mini Jac k (3.5 mm ∅ ) This is where you connect audio output from your computer , VCR, D VD player or laser disc player . A commercially available audio cable is required. 2. RGB Input/ Component Input Connector (Mini D-Sub 15 pin) Connect your PC or other RGB equipment such as IBM or com- patible c[...]

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    E–12 4. LED Flashes when any button is pressed. 5. Power ON Button If the main power is applied, you can use this button to turn your projector on. 6. Power OFF Button If the main power is applied, you can use this button to turn your projector off. NOTE: To turn off the projector , press and hold the POWER OFF but- ton for a minimum of two secon[...]

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    E–13 PJ FOCUS ZOOM VOLUME SHIFT HELP POINTER KEYSTONE MAGNIFY FREEZE PIC-MUTE PC CARD SLIDE FOLDER SLIDE LIST 1 7 1 9 2 0 2 8 2 9 3 0 31 22 18 21 23 24 25 26 27 17. PJ Button Press this button to switch the Select, Cancel, and Enter buttons be- tween the Projector mode (lit red) and the Computer mode. Press this button or any one of the Po wer ON[...]

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    E–14 Operating Range Remote Control Battery Installation 1. Press firmly and slide the battery co ver off. 2. Remove both old batteries and install new ones (AA). Ensure that you have the batteries' polarity (+/–) aligned correctly . 3. Slip the cover back over the batteries until it snaps into place. Do not mix different types of batterie[...]

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    E–15 Using Remote Mouse Receiver The remote mouse receiv er enables you to operate your computer’ s mouse functions from the remote control (Computer mode). It is a great con venience for clicking through your computer-generated presentations.T o return to the Projector mode, press the PJ button (lit red). Connecting the remote mouse receiver t[...]

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    E–16 Switching operation mode between computer and projector The three shaded buttons shown on the drawing work as a computer mouse in the Computer mode. In the Computer mode the PJ button is not lit. • When the MENU button is pressed, the PJ button lights red to indicate that you are in the Projector mode, which allows the projector menu opera[...]

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    E–17 2. INST ALLA TION This section describes how to set up your L T150Z projector and how to connect video and audio sources. Setting up Y our Projector Y our L T150Z Projector is simple to set up and use. But before you get started, you must first: 1. Determine the image size. 2. Set up a screen or select a non-glossy white wall onto which you [...]

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    E–18 W ARNING * Installing your projector on the ceiling must be done by a qualified technician. Contact your NEC dealer for more in- formation. * Do not attempt to install the projector yourself. • Only use your projector on a solid, le vel surface. If the pro- jector falls to the ground, you can be injured and the projec- tor sev erely damage[...]

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    E–19 VIDEO S-VIDEO RGB AUDIO PC CONTROL Wiring Diagram Component video cable RCA  3 (not supplied) To video, S-video, and audio inputs on the projector . RGB Signal cable (supplied) To mini D-Sub 15-pin connector on the projector . It is recommended that you use a commercially available distribution amplifier if connecting a signal cable longe[...]

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    E–20 A C IN P C C AR D US B VIDE O S-V IDE O R G B A UD IO P C C O NTR O L M E N U E N T E R C A N C E L SELE CT A U T O A D J U S T P C C A R D A C C E S S S T A T U S P O W E R O N / S T A N D B Y S O U R C E VIDEO S-VIDEO RGB AUDIO PC CONTROL RGB INPUT AUDIO 1 O N D IP 23 4 56 Macintosh (Desktop type) For older Macintosh, use a commercially av[...]

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    E–21 A C I N P C C A R D U S B V I D E O S - V I D E O R G B A U D I O P C C O N T R O L M E N U E N T E R C A N C E L S E L E C T AUTO ADJUST PC CARD ACCESS STATUS POWER ON/ STAN D BY S OURCE V ID E O S -V ID E O R G B A U D IO P C C O N T R O L RGB INPUT R L Y Cb Cr R L AUDIO Component AUDIO Y ou can connect your projector to a D VD player with[...]

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    E–22 A C IN P C C A R D U S B V ID E O S - VID E O R G B AU D IO P C C O N T R O L M E N U E N T E R C A N C E L S E L E C T A UTO A DJUST PC CARD ACCE S S STATU S PO W ER ON/ S TAN D BY S OUR CE V ID E O S -V ID E O R G B AU D IO P C C O N T R O L VIDEO S-VIDEO R L R L VIDEO Use common RCA cables (not provided) to connect your VCR, laser disc pl[...]

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    E–23 About Startup screen (Menu Language Select screen) When you first turn on the projector , you will get the Startup screen. This screen gives you the opportunity to select one of the seven menu languages: English, German, French, Itilan, Spanish,Swedish and Japanese. To select a menu language, follow these steps: 1. Use the Select ▲ or ▼ [...]

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    E–24 STATUS POWER ON / STAND BY SOURCE 3.OPERA TION AC IN PC CARD USB VIDEO S-VIDEO RGB AUDIO PC CONTROL M E N U E N T E R C A N C E L SELECT AUTO ADJUST PC CARD ACCESS STATUS POWER ON/ STAND BY SOURCE 1 Connect the supplied power cable to the pr ojector . 2 T urn on and off the Projector 3 Connecting the Power Cable and T urn on the Projector PO[...]

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    E–25 Press the Source button on the remote control or the projector cabi- net to select “V ideo” (VCR, document camera, or laser disc player), S-V ideo”, “RGB” (computer or D VD with component output) or “PC Card V iewer” (slides on a CompactFlash card) to display the image. Or press the “Menu” button on the remote control or th[...]

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    E–26 Adjust the T ilt Foot 1) Lift the fr ont edge of the pr ojector . 2) Pr ess the T ilt button on the top of the pr ojector to extend the adjustable tilt foot (maximum height). M E N U E N T E R C A N C E L S ELEC T AUTO ADJUST PC CARD ACCESS STATUS POWER ON/ STAND BY SOURCE 1 1 2 3) Pr ess and hold the T ilt button. 4) Lower the fr ont of the[...]

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    E–27 Basic Operation Selecting the computer or video source Source display Optimizing RGB image automatically Press the Auto Adjust button to optimize an RGB image automati- cally . Press the Auto Adjust button to f ine-tune the computer image or to remove any vertical banding that might appear and to reduce video noise, dot interference or cross[...]

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    E–28 Using Pointer Y ou can use one of eight pointers to draw your audience's attention to the portion of a projected image you want. Press the Pointer button to display the pointer . Use the Select button to move the pointer . Enlarging and Moving a Picture Y ou can enlarge the area you w ant up to 400 percent. To do so: 1. Press the Pointe[...]

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    E–29 Using the Menus NOTE: The on-screen menu may not be displayed correctly while interlaced motion video image is projected. 1. Press the "Menu" button on the remote control or projector cabi- net to display the Advanced Menu or Basic/Custom Menu. NOTE: When using a USB mouse, click the mouse button to display the menu. For other oper[...]

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    E–30 Using a USB Mouse Using a USB mouse giv es you a smooth operation. A commercially av ailable USB mouse is required. NOTE:There may be some brands of USB mouse that the projector does not support. Operate the Menus using the USB mouse Mouse Cursor When connecting a USB mouse to the projector , you get a mouse cursor on the screen. Unless you [...]

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    E–31 Menu T ree Advanced Menu Source Select RGB Picture Video Volume S-Video Brightness/Contrast/Color/Hue/Sharpness Image Options Color Management PC Card Viewer Projector Options Volume Tools Help Keystone Normal/Eco Lamp Mode Aspect Ratio Normal/Zoom/Wide Zoom/Cinema Advanced Options Noise Reduction Off/Low/Medium/High Factory Default Position[...]

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    E–32 Menu Elements Title bar Ta b Highlight Solid triangle Menu windows or dialog boxes typically have the following elements: Title bar: Indicates the menu title. Highlight: Indicates the selected menu or item. Solid triangle: Indicates further choices are av ailable. A highlighted triangle indicates the item is active. T ab: Indicates a group o[...]

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    E–33 Source Select Picture (not available for PC Card V iewer) Menu Descriptions & Functions Enables you to select a video source such as a VCR, DVD player , laser disc player , computer or document camera depending on what is con- nected to your inputs. Press the "Select" button on the projector cabinet or ▲▼ buttons on your re[...]

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    E–34 Keystone distortion Normal Aspect Ratio allows you to select the best Aspect mode to display your source image. When 4:3 is selected from the source (i.e. DVD player), the follow- ing selections will display: Normal Zoom Wide Zoom Cinema Standard 4:3 Aspect All 4 sides stretched Left & Right stretched Left and right stretched When 16:9 i[...]

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    E–35 Resolution (when A uto Adjust is off) This allows you to acti vate or deacti vate the Advanced AccuBlend feature. Auto ............... T urns on the Advanced AccuBlend feature. The projector auto- matically reduces or enlarges the current image to fit the full screen. Native ............ T urns off the Advanced AccuBlend feature. The project[...]

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    E–36 Projector Options Gamma Correction (not a vailable for PC Card V iewer) Use the  or  button to choose "Normal" when in a lighted room and "Natural 1&2" when in a darkened room. "Natural 1" for better flesh tone; "Natural 2" for true reproduction of middle tones. Each mode is recommended for :[...]

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    E–37 NOTE: There may be cases where the Pointer function is not available (ex. a non-interlace signal at 15kHz such as video game.) Menu Display T ime : This option allows you to select how long the projector waits after the last touch of a button to turn of f the menu. The preset choices are "Manual", "Auto 5 sec", "Auto[...]

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    E–38 Mouse Settings: This option lets you to change your USB mouse settings. The mouse settings feature is av ailable for USB mouse only . Choose the set- tings you want: Mouse Button ................ "Right Hand" or "Left Hand" Mouse Sensitivity .......... "Fast", "Medium" or "Slow" [Page2] PC Ca[...]

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    E–39 Auto Start: T urns the projector on automatically when the power cable is in- serted into an active po wer outlet. This eliminates the need to al ways use the "Power" button on the remote control or projector cabinet. Power Management: When this option is on and there is no RGB input for five minutes or more, the projector will aut[...]

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    E–40 T ools Provides tools for capturing images, displaying files in a CompactFlash Card and drawing. NOTE: The "Capture" and "PC Card Files" features are required for a CompactFlash card. Capture: Allows you to capture an image from a source that is currently being displayed. The image is sa ved as JPEG in the CompactFlash ca[...]

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    E–41 Help Contents: Provides an online help about ho w to use the menus. An underlined link means that you can move to an adjustment item directly . Selecting the underlined link and pressing ENTER moves to the cor - responding adjustment item. Information: Displays the status of the current signal, and the lamp and the projec- tor usage hours. T[...]

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    E–42 AC IN PC CARD USB VIDEO EO PC CONTROL C A N C E L A C IN P C C A R D U S B V ID E O R O L PC-Card Adapter 8 MB Using the PC Card Viewer function NOTE: When using the supplied software (CD-ROM) The software is designed to use with a personal computer only . Do not play the software on CD player . Doing so could cause damage to speakers. Featu[...]

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    E–43 Installing the PC Card Viewer Software Before Installing Perform the following before installing the PC Card V iewer soft- ware: • If W indows is already started, exit all applications. Installation may not be performed properly if any applications are running. Installation Install the viewer softw are as described below . To quit installa[...]

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    E–44 Drag Prev Next Play Setup Jump Delete Select 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 but- ton of a mouse. Operating the PC Card Viewer Function from the Projector (playback) This section describes the operation for showing slides of presenta- tion docum[...]

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    E–45 SLIDE When the tool bar is not displayed: Press the FOLDER LIST button on the remote control to display folders from a CompactFlash card in the projector’ s PC Card slot. Use the SLIDE +/- button to advance to the next folder or return to the previous folder . Folder 02 : 0001 / 0008 Folder Folder Folder Folder Slide Slide Slide Slide Slid[...]

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    E–46 Capturing Images Displayed on the Projector Storing images displayed on the projector on the CompactFlash card Preparations: Insert the CompactFlash card into the card slot. Insert the CompactFlash card with the side with the insertion direction arrow on the top. * Press the eject button to eject the card. 1. Project the image you wish to st[...]

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    E–47 Deleting Captured Images Uninstalling the PC Card Viewer Software Even if you do now kno w the PC Card V iewer softw are's file names or where they are stored, the PC Card Vie wer software files can be easily removed from the system using the "Install/Uninstall Appli- cations" control panel in Windows. (Normally there is no ne[...]

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    E–48 This is the name of a card currently being standardized by the Japan Electronic Industry Association (JEID A) and PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card Interface Association) of the United States. A type of PC card. A T A was originally a type of interf ace between computers and fixed disk de vices. The A T A card is a standard card-type rec[...]

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    E–49 4. MAINTENANCE This section describes the simple maintenance procedures you should follow to replace the lamp. Replacing the Lamp After your lamp has been operating for 1000 hours (up to 1500 hours : Eco mode) or longer, the “Status” indicator in the cabinet will go on and the message will appear . Even though the lamp may still be worki[...]

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    E–50 5. TROUBLESHOOTING This section helps you resolve problems you may encounter while setting up or using the projector . Power/Status Light Messages Standby Cooling down Lamp in Normal mode Lamp in Eco mode Retrying to turn on lamp One minute after lamp is turned on Lamp has reached its end of life (Normal: 1000 hours or over) (Eco: 1500 hours[...]

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    E–51 • Is “PC Card V iewer” selected from the Source menu? • Is the CompactFlash memory card seated in the PC CARD slot completely? • Are slide data stored in the CompactFlash memory card? • Have the contents of the CompactFlash memory card been destroyed? • While an image with over 1024  768 dots is projected, several lines of i[...]

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    E–52 6. SPECIFICA TIONS This section provides technical information about the L T150Z Projector's performance Model Number L T150Z Optical DMD™ Single Chip Digital Micromirror Device(DMD™), 1024x768 dots Lens Manual zoom, Man ual focus: F2.6 – 2.8 f= 28.3 – 34.0mm Lamp 135 W NSH lamp (The lamp is warranted for 1000 hours of operation[...]

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    E–53 M E N U E N T E R C A N C E L SELECT AUTO ADJUST PC CARD ACCESS STATUS POWER AC IN ∼ PC CARD USB VIDEO S-VIDEO RGB AUDIO PC CONTROL ON / STAND BY SOURCE Cabinet Dimensions Unit = mm (inch) Lens center Lens center 29.5 (1.16”) 53 (2.1”) 8 (0.31”) 196 (7.7”) 238 (9.4”) 243 (9.6”) 43.5 (1.71”)[...]

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    E–54 51 42 3 10 11 12 13 14 15 6 97 8 D-Sub Pin Assignments Mini D-Sub 15 Pin Connector Pin No. RGB Signal (Analog) YCbCr Signal 1R e d C r 2 Green or Sync on Green Y 3 Blue Cb 4 Ground 5 Ground 6 Red Ground Cr Ground 7 Green Ground Y Ground 8 Blue Ground Cb Ground 9 No Connection 10 Sync Signal Ground 11 12 Bi-directional D A T A (SD A) 13 Horiz[...]

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    E–55 #:Images in above flagged with # are compressed with Advanced AccuBlend. NOTE1: Some composite sync signals may not be displayed correctly . NOTE2: Signals other than those specified in the table above may not be displayed correctly . If this should happen, change the r efresh rate or resolution on your PC. Refer to Display Properties help s[...]

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    E–56 1 2 54 3 6 7 8 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 VIDEO 02H 03H 00H 00H 02H 01H 06H 0EH INPUT SELECT S-VIDEO 02H 03H 00H 00H 02H 01H 0BH 13H INPUT SELECT PC CARD VIEWER 02H 03H 00H 00H 02H 01H 1FH 27H PICTURE MUTE[...]