NEC Projector Vt45 User Manual

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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 not place your projector in direct sunlight, near heat-
ers or heat radiating appliances.
4. Exposure to direct sunlight, smoke or steam can harm
internal...

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Lamp Replacement
•To replace the lamp, follow all instructions provided on
page E-38.
•Be sure to replace the lamp when the message "The
lamp has reached the end of its usable life. Please re-
place the lamp." appears. If you continue to use the lamp
after the lamp has reached the end of its usable life, the
lamp bulb may shatter, and pieces of glass may be scat-
tered in the lamp case. Do not touch them as the pieces
of glass may cause injury. If this happens, contact your
NEC dealer for...

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION
Introduction to the VT45 Projector ......................... E-6
Getting Started ....................................................... E-6
What’s in the Box ................................................... E-7
Getting to Know Your VT45 Projector .................... E-8
Front / Side Features ......................................... E-8
Rear / Side Features ......................................... E-8
Bottom / Side Features...

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1. INTRODUCTION
Introduction to the VT45 Projector
This section introduces you to your new VT45 (SVGA) Projec-
tor and describes the features and controls.
Congratulations on Your Purchase of The VT45 Projector
The VT45 is one of the very best projectors available today. The
VT45 enables you to project precise images up to 300 inches
across (measured diagonally) from your PC or Macintosh com-
puter (desktop or notebook), VCR, DVD player, document cam-
era, or even a laser disc player.
You can use the...

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Whats in the Box?
Make sure your box contains everything listed. If any pieces are missing, contact your dealer.
Please save the original box and packing materials if you ever need to ship your VT45 Projector.
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Getting to Know Your VT45 Projector
Front / Side Features
Controls
Focus Ring
Adjustable Tilt Foot Button AC Input
Connect the supplied power
cable’s three-pin plug here.
Remote Sensor
Zoom Lever
Air-Filter (inlet) Terminal Panel
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Main Power Switch
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Slot for Kensington
MicroSaver
Security System
NOTE: Built-in Security Slot (  )
This security slot supports the MicroSaver®
 Security System.
MicroSaver®
 is a registered trademark of Kensington Microware
Inc.The logo is trademarked and owned by Kensington Microware
Inc.
NOTE:When moving the projector or when it is not in use, cover
the lens with the lens cap.
Using the protective lens pad
To protect the Lens Shift mechanism, a hard polyurethane
protective lens pad is attached to the lens.
Before...

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Top Features
1. Power Button (ON / STAND BY) ()
Use this button to turn the power on and off when the power is
supplied and the projector is in standby mode.
NOTE: To turn off the projector, press and hold this button
for minimum of two seconds.
2. Status Indicator
When this is lit red continually, it’s warning you that the
projection lamp has exceeded 1000 hours (up to 2000 hours in
Eco 2 mode and 1500 hours in Eco 1 mode) of service. After
this light appears, it is advisable to replace the...

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Terminal Panel Features
1. RGB Input Connector(Mini D-Sub 15 pin)
Connect your PC or other RGB equipment. Use the supplied
signal cable to connect to a PC.
2. RGB Monitor Output Connector (Mini D-Sub 15 pin)
You can use this connector to loop your computer image to an
external monitor from the RGB input source.
3. Audio Input (Mini Jack)
This is where you connect audio output from your computer.
4. Audio Input (RCA)
This is where you connect audio output from a VCR, DVD
player, or laser disc...

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Remote Control
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Remote Control Features
NOTE: If you are using a Macintosh computer, you can click
either the right-click or left-click button to activate the mouse.
NOTE: If any one of the buttons is pressed and held for 60 sec-
onds or more, the button operations will cease to operate. This
is not a malfunction, rather it is a feature used to prolong battery...