NEC Gt950 Lcd Projector Users Manual

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Using the PC Card Viewer function
NOTE: When using the supplied software (CD-ROM1)
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.
Features
The Viewer feature allows slides stored on a PC  memory card (re-
ferred to as PC card in this manual) to be displayed on the projector.
Even if no computer is available, presentations can be conducted sim-
ply with the projector.  This feature is convenient for holding presenta-
tions at meetings and in offices, as well as for playing images taken on
digital cameras.
Easy to use
•Presentations can be started immediately simply by inser ting a PC
card (not supplied)
•Easy slide switching
•Remote control operation
•Jumping to list of slides or any specific slide
High quality images
•High resolution up to 1024
768 dots
•24-bit full color playback
•Viewing of digital camera images
Simple utility software (for computer)
•PC Card Viewer Utility operable on Windows 95 / 98 / Me / NT4.0
(SP3 or later) / 2000
•Slides can be created by capturing the currently displayed image
•Control screen for displaying lists of slides and editing
•PC Card Viewer PPT Converter 1.0 [Add-In Version] converts files
created with Microsoft PowerPoint 95/97/2000 (hereafter referred to
as PowerPoint) into indexes playable with PC Card Viewer
* Microsoft, Windows and PowerPoint are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation.
Inserting and Ejecting a PC Card
A PC card is used to view presentation data prepared on the computer
and to capture and play images projected with the projector.
Inserting the PC Card
•Hold the PC card horizontally and insert it slowly into the card slot
with its top facing up.
•The eject button pops out once the PC card is fully inserted.
Check that the PC card is fully inserted.
NOTE:  Do not try to force the PC card into the slot.
Ejecting the PC Card
Press the eject button.  The PC card pops out a little.  Grasp the edges
of the PC card and pull it out.  Do not eject the PC card while its data is
being accessed.
Direction for Inserting the PC Card
The PC card has a top and bottom and must be inserted into the
PC card slot in a specific direction.  It cannot be inserted backwards
or upside-down.  Attempting to force it into the slot in the wrong
direction may break the internal pin and damage the  card slot.
Refer to the PC card's operating instructions for the proper direc-
tion of insertion.
PC Card Type
The PC Card slot accepts PCMCIA Type II only.
USB
USB
Eject button 
						

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Installing the PC Card Viewer Software
Before Installing
Perform the following before installing the PC Card Viewer software:
•If Windows is already started, exit all applications.  Installation may
not be performed properly if any applications are running.
Installation
Install the viewer software as described below.
To quit installation before it is completed, press the "Cancel" button
then follow the instructions in the dialog box.
1. Start up Windows.
2. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
The auto CD play function automatically starts the CD-ROMs
program and the contents screen appears.
 * The auto CD play function operates if the Auto insert notification box in
the computers CD-ROM control panel is checked.  (The box is checked
by default.)
3. Click [Installing the PC Card Viewer Utility 1.0]
The setup dialog appears.
* Follow the instructions in the setup dialog to complete the installation.
For instructions on uninstalling the PC Card Viewer software, see page
E-56.
Starting Up the PC Card Viewer Software
on your PC
(PC Card Viewer Utility 1.0)
Use the PC Card Viewer Utility 1.0 for creating viewer slides.
To start the PC Card Viewer software:
* Select [Start]-[Programs]-[NEC Projector Tools]-[PC Card Viewer
Utility 1.0].
Refer to online help for instructions on using the PC Card Viewer soft-
ware.
Contents of the English version PC Card Viewer software
(PC Card Viewer Utility 1.0)
This is the software used for creating PC Card Viewer slides.  In this
manual it is referred to as the "PC Card Viewer software".
PC Card Viewer PPT Converter 1.0
This is an application that converts files created with Microsoft
PowerPoint 95/97/2000 into indexes so that they can be played directly
with the PC Card Viewer Utility 1.0.
PC Card Viewer PPT Converter is installed automatically when you
install the PC Card Viewer Utility.
To start PC Card Viewer PPT Converter:
* Select PC Card Viewer PPT Conver ter from NEC Projector Tools.
Basic Operation of the PC Card Viewer Software
PC Card Viewer Utility is an application for editing documents, con-
verting them into slides and storing them on PC cards as playback
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Operating the PC Card Viewer Function
from the Projector (playback)
This section describes the operation for showing slides of presentation
documents created using the PC Card Viewer function with the projec-
tor.
It is also possible to make slides directly from the images projected
with the projector.
Projecting slides
1.  Insert a PC card into the  card slot.
Insert the PC card with the side with the insertion direction arrow
on the top.
 *  Press the eject button to eject the card.
2.  Select the “PC Card Viewer” from the Source Select menu.
3.  Project slides.
Checking “Show Folder List”, means that selecting PC Card Viewer
input displays a list of the folders in the PC card and if “Auto Play” is
checked the projector automatically starts to play slides at the first
slide of the folder you have selected.
A tool bar will appear when you press the MENU button on the remote
control or the projector cabinet or clicking with the right button of a
mouse.
The tool bar includes the following buttons:
Drag .......... Drags to move the tool bar (for USB mouse operation only).
Prev .......... Returns to the previous slide or folder. Or this lets you play
slides back in reverse.
Next .......... Advances to the next slide or folder. Or this lets you play
slides back.
Play ........... Plays back automatically or manually depending on the set-
ting on PC Card Viewer Options of the menu. This allows you
to move on to the next slide when “Manual Play” is selected.
Stop .......... This allows you to stop Auto Play while you are playing back
and to resume playing from the selected slide or folder when
“Auto Play” is selected.Jump ......... Displays a list of slides while you are playing back.
Select ........ Displays a list of folders while you are playing back.
Setup ........ Displays the PC Card Viewer Options dialog box on Page 2 of
the Setup dialog box.
Delete ........ Deletes a captured slide(s) or all the captured slides in the
Capture – specific folder.
View .......... Hides the tool bar while you are playing back. Pressing the
MENU button or clicking with the right button of a mouse
shows it again.
NOTE: If no PC card is inserted in the PC CARD slot, there is no signal, and ablack, blue or logo background is displayed, depending on the setting.
Playback is stopped when SLIDE +/– on the remote control or  / 
button on the cabinet is pressed in Auto Play mode.
NOTE: Up to 12 indexes can be displayed on the list of folders. The folder in the
right bottom is always a folder exclusively for captured images, but is only
displayed when images have been captured. To display the list of folders when
there are 13 or more indexes stored on the PC card, select Edit index from the
PC Card Viewer softwares File menu and move the index you want to display
to within 12 indexes from the top of the folder index. For details on indexes,
refer to the PC Card Viewer softwares help folder.
DragPrev Play Jump Setup View
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SLIDE
When the tool bar is not displayed:
Press the FOLDER LIST button on the remote control to display fold-
ers from a PC 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 / 0008Folder Folder Folder
Folder
SlideSlide Slide Slide
Slide
SlideSlideSlide
02 : 0004 / 0008
Slide
Slide(Table) cursor (green marks)
Use the SLIDE +/- button to
advance to the next slide or re-
turn to the previous slide.
Auto Play Mode
•If the “Auto Play” option is selected in “PC Card Viewer Options” of
the menu, any given slide will start to play automatically. You can
also specify Auto Play Interval between 5 and 300 seconds.
Switching to Slides Directly from Other Input
Modes
With this function it is possible to switch directly to a slide when the
picture of a VCR or computer is being projected.
Example:
When conducting presentations using a combination of slides and
moving pictures from a VCR, etc., it is possible to switch from a PC
Card Viewer slide to the video picture then back to the PC Card  Viewer
slide simply by using a source button and PC CARD button.
NOTE: Even if you switch the current PC Card Viewer source to another source,
the current slide is retained. When you return back to the PC Card Viewer, you
will get the slide that has been retained.
NOTE: The PC card editing operation cannot be performed from the projector.Do so using the PC Card Viewer software.
Folder
Lit red Works as the Select button
on the projector. Multi cursor (blue marks)
NOTE: You can also use the  and  button on the remote control to select
folders or slides.
If you use the 
 and  button on the remote control for PC Card Viewer opera-
tion, press the PJ button to switch to the Projector mode and the PJ button
lights red.
Current folder number
Current slide numberNumber of all slides
in folder
MENU
ENTERCANCEL
PJ
FOCUS ZOOM OFF
VIDEO
AUTO ADJ.
S-VIDEO RGB1 RGB2
LASERON
VOLUME
SHIFT
HELP
POINTER
KEYSTONEMAGNIFY
FREEZE
PIC-MUTEPC CARDSLIDE
FOLDER
SLIDE
LIST
SELECT
POWER
ENTERCANCEL
FOCUS ZOOMSHIFT
SELECT
PJ 
						

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Capturing Images Displayed on the Projector
Storing images displayed on the projector on the PC card
Preparations:
Insert the PC card into the card slot.
Insert the PC 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 store on the projector.
2. Select the “Capture” from the Tools menu.
3. A tool bar will appear.
The tool bar includes the following buttons:
Drag ............. Drags to move the tool bar (for USB mouse operation only).
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. Another option to exit the Capture
function is to press MENU or CANCEL button on the remote
control or projector cabinet.
NOTE: You can compress a captured file (JPEG) using the Capture Options inthe Setup dialog. See page E-44.
NOTE: Captured images with higher resolution than the projectors native reso-lution cannot be displayed correctly.
NOTE:
•File size of the captured image varies depending on the resolution of an
input signal.
•Since an image data is compressed with the JPEG format, the image is slightly
degraded.
NOTE: An hourglass indicating that an image is being captured appears on the
projectors display.  Do not eject the PC card or turn off the projectors power
while this icon is displayed.  Doing so will damage the PC card data. If the PC
card data is damaged, use a computer to repair the data.
NOTE: The folder in the right bottom is always a folder exclusively for captured
images.  To display the list of folders when there are 13 or more indexes stored
on the PC card, select Edit index from the PC Card Viewer softwares File
menu and move the index you want to display to within 12 indexes from the top
of the folder index.  For details on indexes, refer to the PC Card Viewer softwares
help file.
Deleting Captured Images
Using the Delete button on the tool bar for PC Card Viewer can delete
captured images.
To delete captured images:
1. Select PC Card Viewer.
2. Use 
 button to select the Capture folder in the right bottom of
the screen.
3. Press the MENU button to display the tool bar.
4. Use the 
 or  button to select the Delete icon and press the
ENTER button or  click with a mouse button.
Viewing Digital Images
Digital images can be played with the PC Card Viewer if the following
conditions are met:
•If the image can be stored on an MS-DOS format PC card
•If the image can be stored in a format suppor ted by the PC Card
Viewer.
With the PC Card Viewer, images on the card are searched for in
directories and images in JPEG or BMP format are recognized as
slides.
Searchable directories are directories within two steps from the root
directory, and searchable images are images within the first 12 files
in the directory.  Only file and slide switching are possible.
NOTE: The maximum number of images recognized as slides within one direc-tory is 128.
Drag
Freeze
Exit
Capture
DragPrev Play Jump Setup View
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Uninstalling the PC Card Viewer Software
Even if you do now know the PC Card Viewer software's file names or
where they are stored, the PC Card Viewer software files can be easily
removed from the system using the "Install/Uninstall Applications" con-
trol panel in Windows.  (Normally there is no need to perform this op-
eration.)
Uninstalling the software
Use the procedure described below to uninstall the PC Card Viewer
software files.
1. From the Start menu, select Settings then Control Panels.
2. In the Control Panels dialog box, double-click on Add/Remove
Programs.
3. In the Add/Remove Programs Properties dialog box, click the
Setup/Remove tab, then select PC Card Viewer Utility 1.0 from
the list of applications and click on Add/Remove.
4. In the Confirm File Deletion dialog box, click Yes.
5. Once the application is uninstalled, click on OK in the Remove
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Terminology
PC card
ATA card
CompactFlash
TYPE (I, II and III)
BMP
JPEGThis is the name of a card currently being standardized by the Japan Electronic Industry Association (JEIDA) and PCMCIA
(Personal Computer Memory Card Interface Association) of the United States.
A type of PC card.  ATA was originally a type of interface between computers and fixed disk devices.  The ATA card is a standard
card-type recording medium.
CompactFlash card is a small removable card conforming to ATA specifications. It is one-fourth the volume of a PCMCIA card.
PCMCIA 2.1 PC cards are divided into three types according to their thickness:  Type I (3.3 mm), Type II (5.0 mm) and Type III
(10.5 mm).
A type of image format.  The standard Windows Bit Map format used for MS-DOS/Windows-compatible computers.
A type of image format.  "JPEG" is the abbreviation of Joint Photographic Experts Group.  JPEG compression offers efficient
data storage.  The data not required for displaying the image is identified and deleted.  Since the data is deleted, JPEG
algorithms are said to be irreversible.  This means that once the image is compressed, the decompressed image it is not the
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This section describes the simple maintenance procedures you should
follow to replace the lamp and clean the filter.
Replacing the Lamp
After your lamp has been operating for 1500 hours (2000 hours : Eco
mode) or longer, the “Status” light in the cabinet will go on and the
message will appear. Even though the lamp may still be working, re-
place it at 1500 (2000 hours : Eco mode) hours to maintain optimal
projector performance.
CAUTION
•DO NOT TOUCH THE LAMP immediately after it has been used. It will
be extremely hot. Turn the projector off, wait 2 minutes, and then dis-
connect the power cable. Allow at least one hour for the lamp to cool
before handling.
•DO NOT REMOVE ANY SCREWS except the lamp cover screw and two
lamp housing screws. You could receive an electric shock.
•The projector will turn off and go into stand by mode after 1600 (2100
hours : Eco mode) hours of service. If this happens, be sure to replace
the lamp. If you continue to use the lamp after 1500 hours (2000 hours
: Eco mode) of use, the lamp bulb may shatter, and pieces of glass may
be scattered in the lamp housing. Do not touch them as the pieces of
glass may cause injury. If this happens, contact your NEC dealer for
lamp replacement.
To replace the lamp:
1. Loosen the lamp cover screw until the screwdriver goes into a
freewheeling condition and remove the lamp cover. The lamp cover
screw is not removable.
4. MAINTENANCE
2. Loosen the two screws securing the lamp housing until the screw-
driver goes into a freewheeling condition. The two screws are not
removable.
Remove the lamp housing by pulling out the handle.
NOTE: There is an interlock on this case to prevent the risk of electricalshock. Do not attempt to circumvent this interlock.
3. Insert a new lamp housing until the lamp housing is plugged into
the socket.
CAUTION: Do not use a lamp other than the NEC replacement lamp(GT95LP). Order this from your NEC dealer.
Secure it in place with the two screws.
Be sure to tighten the screws.
4. Reattach the lamp cover.
Tighten the lamp cover screw.
Be sure to tighten the screw.
5. After you install a new lamp, select [Projector Options] →
[Setup]→[Page 4]→[Clear Lamp Hour Meter] to reset the lamp
usage hours.
NOTE: When the lamp exceeds 1600 hours (2100 hours : Eco mode) of ser-
vice, the projector cannot turn on and the message is not displayed. If this
happens, press the Help button on the remote control for a minimum of 10
seconds while in standby mode. When the lamp time clock is reset to zero, the
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Cleaning or Replacing the Filters
The air-filter sponge keeps the inside of the GT950 Projector free from
dust or dirt and should be cleaned after every 100 hours of operation
(more often in dusty conditions). If the filter is dirty or clogged, your
projector may overheat.
CAUTION
•Turn off the power and unplug the projector before replacing the filter.
•Only clean the outside of the filter cover with a vacuum cleaner.
•Do not attempt to operate the projector without a filter cover.
•Your projector will not operate unless the filter cover is installed cor-
rectly.
To clean the air-filter:
Vacuum the filter-through the filter cover.
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2. Reinstall the new filter cover.
NOTE: Do not detach the sponge from the filter cover. Do not wash the filter
cover with soap and water. Soap and water will damage the the filter mem-
brane. Before replacing the filter cover, remove dust and dirt from the pro-
jector cabinet. Keep out dust and during filter replacement.
To replace the air-filter:
1. Remove the filter cover by pushing up on the catch of the cover
until you feel it detach.
When “Clean Filter” option is turned on, the “Please clean the filters”
message will be displayed each time the projector is turned on after it
has been used in excess of 100 hours. Should this message appear,
clean the filters.
•The message can be turned on or off using the [Projector Options]→
[Menu]→[Page 2]→[Message · Clean Filter]. See page E-43.
•After cleaning the filters and resetting the filter usage time back to
zero, the message will not be displayed.
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5. TROUBLESHOOTING
This section helps you resolve problems you may encounter while setting up or using the projector.
Standby
Cooling down
Lamp in Normal mode
Lamp in Eco mode
3 minutes after lamp is turned on in
Eco mode
Lamp has reached its end of life
(Normal: 1500 hours or over)
(Eco: 2000 hours or over)
Lamp life has reached its end of life
(Normal: 1600 hours or over)
(Eco: 2100 hours or over)
Lamp or filter cover error (3 locations)
Temperature error
Fan error
Lamp error
Power/ Status Light Messages
Common Problems & Solutions
Condition
Does not turn on
No picture
Image isn’t square to the
screen
Picture is blurred
Image is scrolling ver tically,
horizontally or both
Remote control does not
work
Status indicator is lit or blink-
ing
Cross color in RGB mode•Check that the power cable is plugged in and that the power button on the projector cabinet or the remote
control is on.
•Ensure that the lamp cover is installed correctly. See page E-58.
•Check to see if the projector has overheated or the lamp usage exceeds 1600 hours (2100 hours in Eco
mode). If there is insufficient ventilation around the projector or if the room where you’re presenting is particu-
larly warm, move the projector to a cooler location.
•Use the menu to select your source (Video, S-Video, RGB, DVI (DIGITAL or ANALOG) or PC Card Viewer).
See page E-38.
•Ensure your cables are connected properly.
•Use menus to adjust the brightness and contrast. See page E-39.
•Remove the lens hood cap.
•Reset the settings or adjustments to factory preset levels using the Factory Default on the Image Options
Menu in Advanced menu. See page E-41.
•Reposition the projector to improve its angle to the screen. See page E-30.
•Use the Keystone to correct the trapezoid distortion. See page E-33 or 39.
•Adjust the focus. See page E-29.
•Reposition the projector to improve its angle to the screen. See page E-30.
•Ensure that the distance between the projector and screen is within the adjustment range of the lens. See
page E-19.
•Use menus or a source button on the remote control or the cabinet to select the source you want to input.
•Install new batteries. See page E-16.
•Make sure there are no obstacles between you and the projector.
•Stand within 22 feet (7 m) of the projector. See page E-16.
•Make sure that you are in the Projector mode or the PJ button lights in red. If not, press the PJ button.
•See the Power/ Status Light messages above.
•If Auto Adjust is off, turn it on. If Auto Adjust is on, turn it off and balance the image with the Position and Clock
Adjust on the Advanced Options Menu. See page E-40.
Problem Check These  Items
Steady orange
Blinking green
Steady green
Steady green
Steady green
Steady green
Steady orange
Steady orange
Steady orange
Steady orange
Steady orange–
–
–
Steady green
Blinking green
Steady red (Normal mode)/
Steady orange (Eco mode)
Steady red
Blinking red (1 sec interval)
Blinking red (4 sec interval)
Blinking red (8 sec interval)
Blinking red (12 sec interval)–
Blinks green for 2 minutes
–
–
Fixed at Normal mode. Lamp mode can
be changed on the menu
Message appears on screen during 1500-1600
hours (Eco: 2000-2100 hours) of lamp usage.
The projector reaches its end of life. Please
replace the lamp as soon as possible.
The projector is in standby mode and can-
not be turned on.
The projector is in standby mode and can-
not be turned on.
The projector is in standby mode and can-
not be turned on.
The projector is in standby mode and can-
not be turned on.
The projector is in standby mode and can-
not be turned on.
Power Indicator Status Indicator
Note