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Projector Options
Enables you to set preferences and other operating options.
Timer
Enables you to turn the projector on or off 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 feature 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 format.
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.
Lamp Mode
This feature allows the lamp power supply to operate under three set-
tings.
Auto ............. This setting keeps the projectors original light output level
for a certain period of time.
High-Bright (XT5100 only)
.................... This setting consumes maximum current from the AC input
and results in the most light output.
NOTE: The High Bright mode shortens the lamp life. Be sureto use this mode at temperature of 95˚F (35˚C) or less.
Variable ........ This setting allows the lamp power supply to draw a variable
amount of current from the AC input source and allows for
maximum power consumption and variable light output.
Lamp Output
Lamp
Returns all adjustments and settings to the factory preset level.
All Data ....................... Reset all the settings for all the signals to the factory
preset.
NOTE: The items that can be reset are all the settings and adjusts except for
Language, Projector ID, Lamp Hour Meter, Projector Usage and Communi-
cation Speed.
Including Entry List
Also deletes all the signals in the Entry List and re-
turns to the factory preset.
Current Signal ............. Resets the adjustments for the current signal to the
factory preset levels.
NOTE: All the items in Adjust (Source) can be reset.
Reference White Balance
This feature adjusts the white balance that is used as a reference.
This adjustment affects all sources. The Ref.White Bal. is available
for test pattern only.
Factory Default
When selecting Variable, use the slidebar to adjust for desired projec-
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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 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.
Unplugging the projector cancels your 1 Week programs regardless of
whether the program was executed or not. However, your Every Week pro-
gram will not be cancelled even if you unplug the projector.
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 Menu.
Advanced  Menu .......... This is the menu that contains all the available menus
and commands.
Basic Menu .................This is the factory preset menu that contains the basic
menus and commands. You cannot customize this
menu.
The factory default Basic menu includes:
Source Select (RGB1/2/3, Component(YCbCr), Video1/2, S-Video1/
2, RGB (Digital), SDI and Entry List), Brightness, Contrast, Pixel
Adjust and Position.
Language
You can choose one of seven languages for on-screen instructions.
The options are: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Swedish
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 Manual 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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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 re-
mote control.
Month and date must be entered in two digits. For example, to display
February, press 0 and 2.
2. Type in time.
Time is expressed in the 24-hour format. For example, 6:00 p.m. is en-
tered 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
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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 and Page5.
[Page 1]
Orientation
This sets the orientation of the image for your type of projection.
The options are: desktop front projection, ceiling rear projection, desk-
top 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.
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).
NOTE: These S-Video signals are not used in the US.
S2 ................ Identifies Zoom or Wide Zoom signal.
OFF .............. Does not identify any S-video signal. (Should be set to OFF in
US)
NOTE: If S-Video Mode Select is set to S2 in US, Aspect Ratio settings onpage E-31 will not work properly.
[Page 2]
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.
Sync Termination (RGB1/2)
This functions is used to select the impedance of the sync signal.
Select  75 Ω  or Hi-Z.
NOTE: The default setting is 75Ω . This should be 75Ω for normal use.Select the Hi-Z when inputting a TTL signal.
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Signal Select (VIDEO 1/2, S-VIDEO1/2 and Switcher)
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.
 Switcher is setting for Video and S-Video in SW 1 Level or 2 mode.
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Auto Adjust (RGB Only)
When Auto Adjust is turned on, the projector automatically deter-
mines the best resolution for the current RGB input signal to project
an image using NECs Advanced AccuBlend Intelligent Pixel Blend-
ing Technology.
The image can be automatically adjusted for position and stability;
Horizontal Position, Vertical Position and Clock.
On ................ Automatically adjusts image display functions ( Horizontal
Position, Vertical Position and Clock.)
Off ................ User can adjust the image display functions ( Horizontal Po-
sition, Vertical Position and Clock.) manually.
NOTE: The projector has a feature that enters a signal automatically in the
Entry List once you made any adjustments. However, this feature is not avail-
able if you adjust a signal using the Auto Adjust feature. To register the
signal after you use the Auto Adjust feature, first you need to make any one
adjustment manually.
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
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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.
Lens Memory
This function applies the stored lens shift, focus, and zoom adjust-
ment values to the selected signal.
The function performs a setting that enables or disables the Adjust
(Source) - Lens Memory functions of the menu. (See page E-33
for details of use)
•On -- Enables the lens memory function and applies the stored shift, fo-
cus, and zoom setting values to the selected signal.
•Off -- Disables the lens memory function so that there will be no stored
shift, focus, and zoom setting values for specific signals.
NOTE: The shift, focus, and zoom adjustment values can be stored regard-
less of whether or not the lens memory function is enabled, but they will be
values for all signals.
NOTE: In the Link mode the Lens Memory feature is not available.
User Name
Type in your desired name using the INPUT keys on the remote
control.
Select one character at a time with the INPUT buttons 1 through
10(0) and by moving the cursor with the SELECT button. The user
name must be 18 characters or less.
Only after completely finishing the selection of the characters, press
ENTER.
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Link Mode
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 serial
communication mode. You can choose one of 64 unique address
using the spin box. First select Enable. Keep pressing increases 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 in-
put each time the projector is turned on.
Select ........... Displays the selected source input every time the projector is
started up. Select an input from the pull-down menu.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-13 for setting up for triple or 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.
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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.
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.Contents
Provides an online help about how 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 corre-
sponding adjustment item.
NOTE: The Help Menu may not be displayed correctly when a UXGA signal isdisplayed.
Help
Source Information
Displays the status of the current signal. This dialog box has three pages.
Projector Information
Displays the information for your projector such as lamp usage, serial
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Link Mode
Displaying Current Status of Link Mode
When selecting the tab Page 4 , 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
Press to display the test pattern. Pressing this button sequentially se-
lects nine test patterns.
Selecting a new signal that is close to one of the
listed signals in horizontal and vertical frequency
Selecting a new signal that is close to one of the listed signals in hori-
zontal and vertical frequency may not display the image correctly be-
cause the new signal is considered as one of the registered signals
listed in the Entry List. (In this case the Auto Adjust feature may not
work correctly.)
To use both signals, use different input terminal (RGB 1, RGB 2 or RGB
3) respectively, or assign specific remote keys for signals.
1. Cut an existing signal from the Entry List.
1) Select another signal other than the one currently projected because the
currently projected signal cannot be cut.
2) Press the ENTRY LIST button on the supplied remote control.
3) After selecting the existing signal, press and hold down the CTL button
and then the ENTER button simultaneously on the remote control. The
Entry Edit Command window will appear. Select Cut and press the ENTER
button.
The selected signal will be deleted from the Entry List. (The signal data is
stored in the clipboard.)
2. Select the new signal and enter it in the Entry List.
Press and hold down the CTL button and then press the ENTRY
LIST button simultaneously on the supplied remote control to enter
the signal in the Entry List.
3. Paste the signal data that was cut and placed in the clipboard in Step
1.
1) Select a vacant line in the Entry List.
2) Press and hold down the CTL and then ENTER buttons simultaneously to
display the Entry Edit Command window.
3) Select Paste and press the ENTER button on the remote control to add
the signal to the Entry List.
4. Assign the listed signals for direct keys respectively.
1) Select the one signal in the Entry List, and press and hold down the CTL
and the ENTER buttons simultaneously on the remote control to display
the Entry Edit Command window.
2) Select Edit and then press the ENTER button to display the Entry Edit
screen
3) Select Direct Key and press the ENTER button to display the Direct Key
screen.
4) Assign the signals for direct keys.
NOTE: Be sure not to disconnect the power cable while you are performing
step 1 to 3. Failure to do so will delete the signal data stored in the clipboard.
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6. SPECIFICATIONS
Optical
Panel *1DMDTM  .9 x 3
1024 x 768 native resolution up to 1600 x 1200 with advanced AccuBlendTM Technology
Lamp 1.0kW Bubble Type Short Arc Xenon
Built in: Overheat Protection
Lamp Over-Usage Protection
Light Output XT5100: 5,000 ANSI lumens (High-Bright mode)
4,300 ANSI lumens (Normal mode)
XT4100: 3,500 ANSI lumens (Variable mode)
Full Light Output at 200- 240V
Brightness Uniformity >80% edge to center
Contrast Ratio 400 : 1 Full On/Off
250 : 1 ANSI
Lens Movement Motorized Horizontal and Vertical Lens Shift
Zoom and Focus
Built in Lens Shutter
Lens Options*
2TL-08SF 0.84 (Short focal lens)
TL-1ZH/1Z 1.5 - 2.5 : 1 (Zoom lens)
TL-2Z 2.5 - 4.0 : 1 (Zoom lens)
TL-4Z 4.0 - 7.0 : 1 (Zoom lens)
Image Size 80 - 500 diagonal at 4:3
Electrical
Scan Rate Horizontal: 15 - 107 kHz
Vertical : 24 - 120 Hz (horizontal frequencies of 83.5kHz or lower)
Pixel Clock 100MHz (MAX)
Inputs RGB / YCr/Pr,Cb/Pb (2) BNC
RGB H (HV) V (1) D-dub 15 pin
YPbPr / YCrCb (1) RCA
Video (1) BNC (1) RCA
S-Video (1) S-Video Terminal
Y/C (1) BNC
Digital I/O (XT5100 only)
RGB DIGITAL (1) DVI-D 24pin type
TMDS specification (Max resolution : XGA 85Hz)
(1) Process Out DVI-D 24pin type
SDI(Option) (1) BNC
SMPTE 259M Level C, 4:2:2 525/625 Component
(1) BNC Through out
PC Card (1) PCMCIA Data Back-up
Input Compatibility NTSC, PAL, SECAM, HDTV (1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p), VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA, MAC
Video 3D Y/C  Separation
Telecine Detect: 3:2 pull down correction
Acceptable Sync Sys Separate Sync/Composite Sync/ Sync on Green
Memory 100 individual memory locations
Menu System Pull down multilingual on-screen display
English/German/French/Italian/Spanish/
Swedish/Japanese
Keystone Correction Digital through Advanced AccuBlend Technology
Range 0 - ±15˚ 
						

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External Control RS232C(1) D-sub 9 pin
Contact Closure
Switcher (2) D-sub 15 pin In/Out
Addressable Remote Control (wired / wireless)
Power Requirement 100-120 / 200-240 VAC, 50/60Hz
Input Current 11 A / 7.3 A
Power Consumption 1.0 kW / 1.5 KW
Mechanical
Installation Orientation: Desktop/Front, Desktop/Rear, Ceiling/Front, Ceiling/Rear
Stacking: Up to 3 projectors can be gravity stacked
Dimensions 22.0 (W) x 26.9 (D) x 11.8 (H) / 560 mm (W) x 682 mm (D) x 300 mm (H)
with lens hood and foot (not including handle, stacking pad and protrusions)
Net Weight 95 lb (43Kg) (without lens)
Environment Operational Temperature 40˚ to 95˚F / 5˚ to 35˚C,
Humidity: 20-80% non-condensing
Storage: 14˚ to 122˚F / -10˚ to 50˚C
Humidity: 20-80% non-condensing
Regulations USA UL 1950 FCC Class A
Canada CSA950 ( C-UL )
Europe EN60950 EN55022 Class A EN55024 EN61000-3-2 EN61000-3-3
Japan J60950 VCCI
Oceania EN60950 AS/NZS3548 Class A
Asia EN60950 CISPR22 Class A
*1: Permissible deviation for RGB convergence (Pixel deviation) is 1/2 pixel or less at center; 1 pixel or less around the perimeter (when projection
upward angle is 0˚).
*2: When using the zoom lens, it is recommended that the projector is positioned at an angle of from -15 to +15 degrees from the horizontal.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Digital Light Processing, DLP, Digital Micromirror Device and DMD are trademarks of Texas Instruments. 
						

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7. Optional Accessories
Lens TL-08SF (Short Focal Lens 0.84) : 10kg
TL-1ZH/1Z (Zoom Lens 1.5 - 2.5:1) : 5.5kg
TL-2Z (Zoom Lens 2.5 - 4.0:1) : 4.5kg
TL-4Z (Zoom Lens 4.0 - 7.0:1) : 4.5kg
Interface Board XT SDI BOARD
X DIGITAL RGB BOARD
Ceiling Mount Kit XT CMKIT
Switcher ISS-6020 Video/RGB Switcher
Two Interface board is optionally available.
XT SDI BOARD
This board accepts the input of non-compressed signal sources such as commercial type digital VTR(e.g., D1/D5-VCR) compatible with digital
serial component signals (of the SMPTE 259M-C standard) and provides a high quality image without quantization noise. Note that the BNC cable
used with the SDI connector should be Belden 8281 cable, or 3C-2V equivalent cable or better.
Packaged items: SDI board (1), shield case (1), connector cable (1), and installation manual (1)
X DIGITAL RGB BOARD
Consult your dealer for the optional X DIGITAL RGB BOARD. 
						

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8. Compatible Input Signal List
Compatible Input Signal List
NOTE1: The VGA, SVGA, SXGA and UXGA signals are displayed with Advanced AccuBlend.
NOTE 2: UXGA can be supported for separate sync signal only.
NOTE 3: DVI digital signal can support a maximum resolution of XGA@85Hz.
NOTE 4: Digital signals are indicated in shaded areas.
XT4100 requires the optional X DIGITAL RGB BOARD to accept these digital signals.
640
768
640
1280
1920
1920
1920
1920
1920
1920
1920
640
640
720
640
640
640
640
800
800
800
800
800
1024
1024
1024
1024
1152
1280
1280
1280
1280
1600
1600
1600
1600
1600
640
832
1024
1152
1280
1280
1280
1152
1280
1024
1152
1280480
576
480p
720p
1035
1080p
1080p
1080i
1080i
1080i
1080p
350
400
400
480
480
480
480
600
600
600
600
600
768
768
768
768
864
960
1024
1024
1024
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
480
624
768
870
1024
1024
1024
900
1024
768
900
1024 















































 Signal Name Resolution (HV)
Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency
Video (NTSC)
Video (PAL/SECAM)
Video (HDTV)
IBM PC or Compatibles
Apple Macintosh
HP
SUN
SGI15.734
15.625
31.5
45.0
33.75
28.13
33.72
28.13
33.75
26.97
26.97
31.5
37.9
37.0
31.5
37.9
37.5
43.3
35.2
37.9
48.1
46.9
53.7
48.4
56.5
60.0
68.7
67.5
60.0
64.3
80.0
91.1
75.0
81.3
87.5
93.8
106.3
34.9
49.7
60.2
68.7
64.3
74.9
78.1
61.8
81.1
49.7
71.7
63.960.0
50.0
60.0
60.0
60.0
25.0
30.0
50.0
60.0
47.95
23.98
70.0
85.0
85.0
60.0
72.8
75.0
85.0
56.3
60.3
72.0
75.0
85.0
60.0
70.1
75.0
85.0
75.0
60.0
60.0
75.0
85.0
60.0
65.0
70.0
75.0
85.0
66.6
74.6
74.9
75.6
60.4
69.9
72.0
66.0
76.0
60.4
76.1
60.0