NEC Gt1150 Lcd Projector Users Manual

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Noise Reduction  (not available for RGB and PC Card Viewer)
You can select three levels video noise reduction.
NOTE: The lower the Noise Reduction level, the better the image quality by wayof higher video bandwidth.
Image Options
Keystone
This feature corrects the keystone (trapezoidal) distortion to make
the top of the screen longer or shorter to be the same as the bottom.
Use the 
§ or © buttons on the slide bar to correct the keystone
(trapezoidal) distortion.
Keystone distortionNormal
NOTE:
1) The maximum keystone angle that can be corrected is 30 degrees upward
and 30 degrees downward with the projector placed horizontally on the ground
plane.
2) When Resolution is set to Native, this feature is not available, and the
stored settings and adjustments are invalid.
Depending on the type of graphics being used, the picture may get
blurred or keystone correction may not be possible when excessive
keystone correction is used.
The idea is, the closer you are to native resolution, the better image
you will see.
Color Temperature
This feature adjusts the color temperature using the slide bar.
Move the slide bar to the right to increase the color temperature for a
bluish image; to the left to decrease it for a reddish image.
Lamp ModeGamma Correction
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 :
Normal ......... For the regular picture
Natural 1 ...... For true color reproduction of natural tones
Natural 2 ...... For dark portions of a picture
Aspect Ratio  
(not available for RGB, DVI digital and PC Card Viewer)
You can select the aspect ratio for input signal and display area re-
spectively.
Select the appropriate aspect ratio using the Select 
§, ©, s, or t
button.
NOTE: When Resolution is set to Native, this feature is not available, and thestored settings and adjustments are invalid.
This feature enables you to select two brightness mode of the lamp:
High-Bright and Eco modes. The lamp life can be extended up to 2000
hours by using the Eco mode.
High-Bright Mode ....... This is the default setting.
Eco Mode .................... Select this mode to increase the lamp life.
NOTE: If you have selected the Eco mode, the lamp lights in High-Bright mode
for 3 minutes after the projector is turned on. After 3 minutes the lamp will
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First select an appropriate color matrix to fit your component signal for
HDTV or SDTV. Then select an appropriate matrix type from B-Y/R-Y,
Cb/Cr or Pb/Pr.
White Balance (not available for PC Card Viewer)
This allows you to adjust the white balance. Brightness for each color
(RGB)is used to adjust the black level of the screen;
Contrast for each color (RGB)to adjust the white level of the screen.
First use the s or t buttons to select R, G, or B for the brightness and
the contrast. Next use the 
§ or © buttons to adjust the level.
Switcher Gain (available only when used with ISS-6020)
Color Matrix  (available for component video signal only)
This feature adjusts the input level of the signal. This must be done to
each color:R, G, and B.
This allows you to manually adjust the image horizontally and verti-
cally, and adjust Clock and Phase.
Horizontal/Vertical Position
.................... Adjusts the image location horizontally and vertically using
the 
§ and © buttons.
This adjustment is made automatically when the Auto Adjust
is turned on. See Auto Adjust (RGB Only) on page E-48 for
turning on or off the Auto Adjust feature.
Clock .......... Use this item to fine tune the computer image or to remove
any vertical banding that might appear. This function adjusts
the clock frequencies that eliminate the horizontal banding in
the image.
Press the 
§ and © buttons until the banding disappears.
This adjustment may be necessary when you connect your
computer for the first time. This adjustment is made auto-
matically when the Auto Adjust is turned on.
Phase ........... Use this item to adjust the clock phase or to reduce video
noise, dot interference or cross talk. (This is evident when
part of your image appears to be shimmering.) Use the 
§
and © buttons to adjust the image. Use Phase only after the
Clock is complete. This adjustment is made automatically
when the Auto Adjust is turned on.
Resolution (when Auto Adjust is off) Position/ Clock (when Auto Adjust is off)
This allows you to activate or deactivate the Advanced AccuBlend fea-
ture.
Auto ............. Turns on the Advanced AccuBlend feature. The projector au-
tomatically reduces or enlarges the current image to fit the
full screen.
Native ........... Turns off the Advanced AccuBlend feature. The projector dis-
plays the current image in its true resolution. See ÒAuto Ad-
just (RGB Only)Ó on page E-48 for turning on or off the Auto
Adjust feature.
NOTE: While you are displaying an image with higher resolution than the
projectors native resolution, even when you are in the Native mode, the image
is displayed full screen using the Advanced AccuBlend feature. 
						

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Factory Default
Changes all adjustments and setting to the factory preset for each
source individually except Lamp Hour Meter, Projector Usage, Lan-
guage and Communication Speed. (To reset the lamp usage time, see
Clear Lamp Hour Meter on page E-48.)
All Data ............... Reset all the settings for all the signals to the factory
preset.
Current Signal ..... Resets the adjustments for the current signal to the fac-
tory preset levels.
The items that can be reset for the currently projected image are:
Picture (Brightness, Contrast, Color, Hue and Sharpness) and Image
Options (Color Temperature, Gamma Correction, Advanced Options
[Aspect Ratio, Noise Reduction, Color Matrix, White Balance, Switcher
Gain, Position/Clock, Resolution, Video Filter, Overscan, Clamp Tim-
ing, Y/C Delay, YTR Adjustment, CTR Adjustment and HD Delay] ).
NOTE: The Volume, Keystone, Lamp Mode and all the items in the ProjectorOptions can be reset only when All Data is selected.
Projector Options
Enables you to set preferences and other operating options.
Timer
Enables you to turn on or off your projector automatically at a specified
time. Two timer functions are available: On/Off Timer and Sleep Timer.
[On/Off Timer]
Up to eight settings can be programmed.
¥ Before setting On/Off Timer, make sure that Date, Time Preset fea-
ture is set.
¥ Even after setting On/Off Timer, turning the projector on or off with
the remote control is possible.
¥ There are two time display formats: 24-hour or AM/PM for-mat.
Adjusts Y/C delay level ( -8 and +8).
YTR Adjustmen (not available for RGB and DVI digital)
Adjusts luminance transient time (0-7).
CTR Adjustment (not available for RGB and DVI digital)
Adjusts chroma transient time (0-7).
HD Delay (available for DVI digital signal only) Y/C Delay (not available for RGB and DVI digital)
This function reduces video noise.
Select On/Off with the Select § or © button.
On ................ The low-pass filter is applied.
Off ................ The filter is removed.
Screen adjustments are possible even when the filter is On.
Overscan (RGB only)
Video Filter (when Auto Adjust is off)
You can select overscan percentage for RGB signal.
Select the appropriate option using the Select § or © button.
NOTE: When Resolution is set to Native, this feature is not available, and thestored settings and adjustments are invalid.
Clamp Timing (not available for DVI digital)
This function sets the standard black level position of the displayed
image. Select one of the following three options.
Auto ............. Normal setting.
Tri-Sync ....... Setting for HDTV signal
Front Porch .. For other settings than above
This feature is used to correct vertical jitter of DVI digital signal.
Select On/Off with the Select § or © button.
On ................ Delays the horizontal sync.
Off ................ Does not delay the horizontal sync. 
						

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1. Open the On/OFF Timer window.
2. Select EDIT and press ENTER on the remote control to open the
EDIT window.
3. Set the Week, Day, On-Time and Off-Time using the Select buttons
and Source buttons (1 thru 10). To cancel the on-time or off time,
use Delete.
4. Select Set and press the ENTER button on the remote control to
complete the setting. To close, select Close.
5. To enable your setting, select Active on the Execute Switch.
6. Select OK and press the ENTER button on the remote control to
complete the setting.
NOTE: When On Timer is set and the projector is in the standby mode, the
Status indicator flashes green (4 sec interval) to show that On Timer program
is active.
The projector must be in stand-by mode at the time of turning on.
The preset power-on time will be void if the cooling fan is working or an error
occurs.
Sleep Timer
1. Select your desired time between 30 minutes and 2 hours in 30
minute increments.
2. Select Set and press the ENTER button on the remote control.
3. The remaining time starts counting down.
4. The projector will turn off after the countdown is complete.Menu
[Page 1]
Allows you to set preferences for the on-screen menu.
Press OK to save your changes for all the features.
Menu Mode:
This feature allows you to select two menu modes: Advanced Menu
and Basic/Custom Menu.
Advanced Menu ..........This is the menu that contains all the available menus
and commands.
Basic/Custom Menu .... This is the menu that you can customize using the
Basic/Custom Menu Edit to fit your needs.
The factory default Basic/Custom menu includes:
Source Select (RGB1/2, Video1/2, S-Video, DVI (Digital), DVI (Ana-
log) and PC Card Viewer), Picture, Volume, Image Options (Key-
stone, Color Temperatureand and Lamp Mode), Projector Options
(Menu and Setup), Tools (Capture and PC Card Files) and Help
(Contents and Information). See page E-36 for instructions about
how to customize the Basic/Custom Menu.
Language:
You can choose one of seven languages for on-screen instructions.
The options are: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Swed-
ish and Japanese.
Menu Display Time :
This option allows you to select how long the projector waits after
the last touch of a button to turn off the menu.
The preset choices are Manual, Auto 5 sec, Auto 10 sec, and
Auto 30 sec. The Auto 10 sec is the factory preset.
Manual ......... The menu can be turned off manually.
Auto 5 sec .... The menu will automatically be turned off in 5 seconds if no
buttons are pressed within 5 seconds.
Auto  10  sec .. The menu will automatically be turned off in 10 seconds if no
buttons are pressed within 10 seconds.
Auto  30  sec .. The menu will automatically be turned off in 30 seconds if no
buttons are pressed within 30 seconds. 
						

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Projector Pointer:
This option is avaiable on the optional presentaion remote control
(PR50KIT) only.
This enables you to select from eight different Pointer icons for the
Pointer button on your remote control.
After moving your Pointer icon to the area you want on the screen,
press the Magnify button on the remote control to enlarge the se-
lected area on the screen.
NOTE: There may be cases where the Pointer function is not available (ex. Anon-interlace signal at 15kHz such as video game.)
Direct Button:
Volume Bar: This option turns on or off the volume bar when you
adjust the sound volume using Select st button on the remote
control.
On ................ You can increase or decrease the sound volume with the vol-
ume bar on screen.
Off ................ You can increase or decrease the sound volume without hav-
ing to use the volume bar.
Keystone Bar: This option is avaiable on the optional presentaion
remote control (PR50KIT) only. This option turns on or off the key-
stone bar when you adjust the keystone using KEYSTONE +/- but-
ton on the optional presentation remote control.
On ................ You can increase or decrease the level with the keystone bar
on screen.
Off ................ You can increase or decrease the level without having to use
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Display Select:
You can choose the desired status information to be displayed on
the screen. The desired status information will be displayed each
time you switch between sources.
Date Format:
Eight display formats can be selected. This date format sets the
current date that appears on the upper left corner of the screen.
Date, Time Preset:
Setting the Current Date and Time
You can set the current time, month, date, and year.
1. Type in date.
Enter month, date and year in this order using INPUT buttons on the
remote control.
Month and date must be entered in two digits. For example, to dis-
play February, press 0 and 2.
2. Type in time.
Time is expressed in the 24-hour format. For example, 6:00 p.m. is
entered as 18:00.
3. Select OK and press ENTER.
Closing the window allows the clock to start.
The current year, month, date and time are displayed on the top of
the screen.
NOTE: The projector has a built-in clock. The clock will keep working for about
3 days after the main power is turned off.
If the main power is off for 3 days or more, the built-in clock will be reset. If the
built-in clock is reset, set the date and time again.
The built-in clock will not reset while in the standby condition. 
						

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Setup
Enables you to set operating options.
Press OK to save your changes for all the features of Page1, Page2,
Page3, Page 4, Page5 and Page6.
[Page 1]
Orientation:
This reorients your image for your type of projection.
The options are: desktop front projection, ceiling rear projection,
desktop rear projection, and ceiling front projection.
Background:
Use this feature to display a blue/ black screen or logo when no
signal is available. The default background is blue. You can change
the logo screen using the PC Card Files feature. See page E-50.
PC Card Viewer Options
Show Folder List:
If this option is checked, when PC Card Viewer input is selected on
the projector, the folder lists will be displayed and allows you to
select the presentation from a PC card.
Auto Play:
If this option is checked, any given slide will start to play automati-
cally.
Auto Play Interval:
You can specify interval time between 5 and 300 seconds.
NOTE: The Auto Play Interval time set on the PC Card Viewer Utility over-rides the one set here.
Manual Play:
Views a slide manually when PC Card Viewer input is selected.
NOTE: The Auto Play and Manual Play options determine the behavior of
the Play/Stop [   /   ] icon on the Viewer toolbar.
NOTE: If you check Auto Play and select PC Card Viewer on the projector,the slides will automatically start to play back from any given slide.
Capture Options: (available for JPEG only)
These options are used for the Capture function that you can select
from Tools. You have three options for JPEG compression quality:
High quality, Normal and High Compression.
 High Quality ............... Gives quality of JPEG a priority.
 Normal ....................... Gives normal JPEG quality.
 High Compression ..... Gives compression a priority.[Page2]
Signal Select
RGB1/2:
Allows you to choose RGB for an RGB source such as a com-
puter, or Component for a component video source such as a
DVD player. Normally select Auto and the projector automatically
detects a component signal. However there may be some compo-
nent signals that the projector is unable to detect. If this is the case,
select Component.
VIDEO 1/2 and S-VIDEO:
This feature enables you to select composite video standards manu-
ally.
Normally select Auto.
Select the video standard from the pull-down menu. This must be
done for Video and S-Video separately. 
						

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[Page 4] Signal Select (RGB connector):
Allows you to choose VIDEO or S-VIDEO for RGB 1 or 2 con-
nector.
Normally select Auto. [Page 3]
Auto Adjust (RGB Only):
When Auto Adjust is set to On, the projector automatically de-
termines the best resolution for the current RGB input signal to
project an image using NECs Advanced AccuBlend Intelligent Pixel
Blending Technology.
The image can be automatically adjusted for position and stability;
Horizontal Position, Vertical Position, Clock, Phase, and
Resolution.
On ................ Automatically adjusts image display functions (Video Filter,
Horizontal Position, Vertical Position, Clock, Phase and
Resolution.)
Off ................ User can adjust the image display functions (Video Filter,
Horizontal Position, Vertical Position, Clock, Phase and
Resolution) manually.
Auto Start:
 Turns the projector on automatically when the power cable is in-
serted into an active power outlet. This eliminates the need to al-
ways use the Power button on the remote control or projector cabi-
net.
Power Management:
 When this option is on and there is no RGB input for five minutes or
more, the projector will automatically turn itself off.Power Off Confirmation:
This option determines whether a confirmation dialog for turning off
the projector will appear or not.
Keystone Save:
 This option enables you to save your current keystone settings.
Saving your change once affects all sources. The changes are saved
when you turn off the projector.
Fan High Speed Mode:
 This option allows you to select two modes for fan speed: high-
speed mode and normal speed mode.
When you wish to cool down the temperature inside the projector
quickly, check this box. This is convenient especially when the pro-
jector is installed on the ceiling.
Built-in Speaker:
 This option allows you to activate the built-in speakers when you
connect an audio cable to the AUDIO OUT terminal.
Clear Lamp Hour Meter:
Resets the lamp clock back to zero. Pressing this button appears a
confirmation dialog box. To reset the lamp usage hour, press OK.NOTE: The projector will turn off and go into standby mode after 1600 hours
(up to 2100 hours in Eco mode) of service. If this happens, press the Help
button on the remote control for ten seconds to reset the lamp clock back
to zero. Do this only after replacing the lamp.
Clear Filter Usage:
Resets the filter usage back to zero. Pressing this button appears a
confirmation dialog box. To reset the filter usage hour, press OK. 
						

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Remote Sensor:
This option determines which remote sensors on the projector are
enabled in wireless mode.
The options are: front, rear, right, or left. All checked boxes indicate
that they can accept the infrared signal from the supplied remote
control.
S-Video Mode Select:
This feature is used to select the S-Video signal detection mode.
This allows identifying of the S-Video signals with different aspect
ratio (Zoom signal 16:9, Wide Zoom signal 4:3).
S2 ................ Identifies Zoom or Wide Zoom signal.
OFF .............. Does not identify any S-video signal.
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Communication Speed:
This feature sets the baud rate of the PC CONTROL connector
(Mini D-Sub 9 Pin).
It supports data rates from 4800 to 38400 bps.
The default is 38400 bps. Select the appropriate baud rate for your
equipment to be connected.
Projector ID
Each projector needs its own unique addresses when used in se-
rial communication mode. You can choose one of 64 unique ad-
dress using the spin box. First select Enable. Keep pressing in-
creases the number.
To make your setting available, select OK.Default Source Select:
You can set the projector to default to any one of its inputs each
time the projector is turned on.
Last .............. Sets the projector to default to the previous or last active
input each time the projector is turned on.
Auto ............. Searches for an active source in order of RGB1 ® RGB2 ®
Video 1 ® Video 2 ® S-Video ® PC Card Viewer ® DVI
Digital ® DVI Analog ® RGB1(Standalone) and displays the
first found source.
Searching order in SW1 Level: from Slot 1 to 10
Searching order in SW2 Level: from Master projector 01,
Slave projector 01 to Master projector 10, Slave projector 10
Select ........... Displays the selected source input every time the projector is
started up. Select an input from the pull-down menu.
Link Mode (not available for DVI digital)
This feature is used for multiple projector connection using RGB
Digital Input/Output connectors. The master projector is set to Master.
The other slave projectors are set to Slave. When not using Link mode,
set to Standalone. See page E-16 for setting up for double stacking in
link mode.
Switcher Control
This feature sets the projector in communication with the NEC ISS-
6020 Switchers.
Stand Alone ................ Use the projector in stand alone operation.
SW 1 Level .................. Use the projector with one Switcher. (not available
in Link mode)
SW 2 Level .................. Use the projector with two or more Switchers. (not
available in Link mode)
When changing this setting, the confirmation message will appear. If
you want to restart your projector, select Yes; if not, select No.
NOTE: This setting becomes effective only after the projector is restarted. 
						

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Provides tools for capturing images and displaying files in a PC Card.
NOTE: The Capture and PC Card Files features are required for a PC card.
Capture:
Allows you to capture an image from a source that is currently be-
ing displayed. The image is saved as JPEG in the PC card.
When you select Capture from the menu, you will get a tool bar. You
can capture an image directly using the tool bar when the menu is
not displayed.
Freeze
Exit
Capture
The tool bar includes the following buttons:
Capture ........ Captures an image and save it as a JPEG file in a PC card.
Freeze .......... Freezes and unfreezes images.
Exit ............... Exits the Capture function.
Unless a PC card is inserted into the PC Card slot of the projector,
the Capture feature is not available.
The Card Error display means that the free space of the PC card
is insufficient for saving images. Make more space available on the
card by erasing unwanted images with your PC. The number of
images that can be captured depends on the size of the PC card.
NOTE: Be sure not to turn off the power or remove the PC card while cap-
turing an image. Doing so could cause a loss of the data in the PC card or
damage to the card itself.
NOTE: Captured images with higher resolution than the projectors nativeresolution cannot be displayed correctly.
PC Card Files:
Displays a list of all the files stored in the PC card so that you can
select a file you want to display. You can also sort files by file name
or date, or display the file.
Although a list of all the files in the PC card is displayed, you can
view files in idx, text, HTML, JPEG and BMP format only.
Selecting BMP and JPEG files automatically switches to the PC
Card Viewer  source.
NOTE: When an image with a resolution of XGA (1024 x 768) or higher isprojected, the PC Card Files screen may not be correctly displayed.
Selecting Execute displays the file you selected.
When you select a JPEG or BMP file and press the Enter button on
the remote or the cabinet, or Execute on the above, you will get a
toolbar. This toolbar is used to return to the PC Card Files screen.
Return
Close
Return .......... Returns to the PC Card Files screen.
Close ............ Close the toolbar.
Changing Background Logo:
The Logo button allows you to select a background logo from graphic
files on a PC card and change to it as the background logo.
NOTE: File size must be 64KB or less. Other file formats than JPEG andBMP are not available.
1. Use the s or t button to select a JPEG or BMP file for your background
logo.
2. Use the 
© and then t button to select Logo.
3. Press the Enter on the remote control or the cabinet. You will get the
confirmation dialog box.
4. Select OK and press the Enter button. This completes changing a logo
for the background.
* Once you have changed the background from the NEC logo to another, you
cannot return the logo to background even by using Factory Default. To
do so, repeat the above steps. The NEC logo file is included on the sup-
plied CD-ROM (/logo/nec_b_x.jpg). 
						

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Contents:
Provides an online help about how to use the menus. An under-
lined link means that you can move to an adjustment item directly.
Selecting the underlined link and pressing ENTER moves to the
corresponding adjustment item.
NOTE: The Help Menu may not be displayed correctly when a UXGA signalis displayed.
Information:
Displays the status of the current signal, and the lamp and the pro-
jector usage hours.
This dialog box has six pages.
[Page 1]
Source Name
Input Terminal
Entry No.
Horizontal Frequency
Vertical Frequency
Sync Polarity[Page 2]
Signal Type
Video Type
Sync Type
Interlace
Resolution
Direct Key (See also page E-41)
[Page 3]
Aspect Ratio (IN/OUT)
Gamma Correction
Noise Reduction
Color Matrix
Matrix Type[Page 4]
Lamp Remaining Time (%)
Lamp Hour Meter (H)
Filter Usage (H)
Projector Usage (H)
Projector ID
NOTE: The progress indicator shows the percentage of remaining bulb life.
The value informs you of the amount of lamp, filter and projector usage
respectively.
[Page 5]
Version (BIOS/Firmware/Data/SUB-CPU)[Page 6]
Link Mode:
Displaying Current Status of Link Mode
When selecting the tab Page 6 , you will get the following dialog
box.
Master ID .................... Indicates the Master projector
Status ......................... Indicates the status of the master projector
Connected PJ .............. Indicates number of connected slave projectors
Slave No. .................... Indicates serial number of the slave projector
ID ................................ Indicates ID of a slave projector
Status ......................... Indicates the status of the slave projector
Page buttons 
§ ©
........Turns pages. One screen displays information of 3
projectors only. Information of a maximum of 16
projectors can be displayed using these page but-
tons.
Reconnect button ....... Confirms connection of all linked projectors
Status items:
Running ...................... The projector is now working
Cooling Lamp ............. The fan is now cooling the lamp
Standby ...................... The projector is in stand-by
Communication Error . A communication error has occurred
Connecting .................. The projector is now verifying for connection
Error Standby ............. An error caused the projector to enter the stand-by
mode
Test Pattern
Nine test patterns can be selected. You can turn on or off red, green, or
blue respectively.