Important Information Safety Cautions Precautions Please read this manual carefully before using your NEC VT670/VT570/VT470/VT47 Projector and keep the manual handy for future reference. Your serial number is located on the bottom of your projector. Record it here: CAUTION To turn off main power, be sure to remove the plug from power outlet.
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The Federal Communications Commission does not allow any modifications or changes to the unit EXCEPT those specified by NEC Soluctions (America), Inc. in this manual. Failure to comply with this government regulation could void your right to operate this equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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6. Do not cover the lens with the supplied lens cap or equivalent while the projector is on. Doing so can lead to melting of the cap and possibly burning your hands due to the heat emitted from the light output.
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If this happens, contact your NEC dealer for lamp replacement. • Allow a minimum of 30 seconds to elapse after turning off the projector. Then turn off the main power switch, disconnect the power cable and allow 60 minutes to cool the projector before replacing the lamp.
1. Introduction What's 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 projector. Projector Lens cap...
(desktop or notebook), VCR, DVD player, document camera, or a laser disc player. You can use the projector on a tabletop or cart, you can use the projector to project images from behind the screen, and the projector can be permanently mounted on a ceiling* Do not attempt to mount the projector on a ceiling yourself.
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The remote mouse receiver supports almost any PC using a USB connection (VT670 and VT470). • You can control the projector with a PC or control system using the PC Control port. • The contemporary cabinet design is light, compact, easy to carry, and complements any office, boardroom or auditorium.
Part Names of the Projector Front/Top Zoom Lever (VT670/VT570/VT470) Digital Zoom Button (VT47) (See page 28) Focus Ring (See page 28) Remote sensor (See page for VT670/VT470) (See page for VT570/VT47) Lens Lens Cap This security slot supports the MicroSaver ® Security System. MicroSaver ® is a registered trademark of Kensington Microware Inc.
To attach the supplied carrying handle, use the supplied flathead screwdriver and two screws. Place a soft cloth on the working surface before turning the projector over to prevent scratching the top cover. Make sure that the carrying handle is attached with correct orientation as shown below.
Use this button to turn the power on and off when the main power is supplied and the projector is in standby mode. To turn on the projector, press and hold this button for a minimum of two seconds. To turn off the projector, press this button twice.
5. PC CONTROL Port (DIN 8 Pin) Use this port to connect a PC or control system. This enables you to control the projector using serial com- munication protocol. If you are writing your own pro- gram, typical PC control codes are on page 65.
2. POWER ON Button When the main power is on, you can use this button to turn your projector on. NOTE: To turn on the projector, press and hold the POWER ON button for a minimum of two seconds. 3. POWER OFF Button You can use this button to turn your projector off.
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POWER MAGNIFY PIC-MUTE PAGE DOWN MENU ENTER EXIT L-CLICK R-CLICK MOUSE VIDEO COMPUTER AUTO ADJ. S-VIDEO VOLUME ASPECT HELP PICTURE FREEZE 16. AUTO ADJ. Button Use this button to adjust an RGB source for an opti- mal picture. See page 31. 17.
• The projector will not respond if there are objects between the remote control and the sensor, or if strong light falls on the sensor. Weak batteries will also prevent the remote control from properly operating the projector.
To turn on the projector, press and hold this button for a minimum of two seconds. To turn off the projector, press this button once to display the confirmation message and then press the POWER button or EN- TER button.
• The infrared signal operates by line-of-sight up to a distance of about 22 feet/7 m and within a 60-degree angle of the remote sensor on the projector cabinet. • The projector will not respond if there are objects between the remote control and the sensor, or if strong light falls on the sensor.
21" (0.53 m) measured diagonally when the projector is roughly 29 inches (0.73 m) from the wall or screen. The largest the image can be is 300" (7.6 m) when the projector is about 393 inches (10 m) from the wall or screen.
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25" (0.64 m) measured diagonally when the projector is roughly 23 inches (0.6 m) from the wall or screen. The largest the image can be is 300" (7.6 m) when the projector is about 287 inches (7.3 m) from the wall or screen.
Throw Distance and Screen Size The following shows the proper relative positions of the projector and screen. Refer to the table to determine the position of installation. Distance Chart Screen Width Screen Height Throw Angle ( ) VT670/VT570/VT470 Screen Size...
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Reflecting the Image Using a mirror to reflect your projector's image enables you to enjoy a much larger image. Contact your NEC dealer if you need a mirror system. If you're using a mir- ror system and your image is inverted, use the MENU and SELECT buttons on your projector cabinet or your remote control to correct the orientation.
Usually, the combination of the ‘Fn” key along with one of the 12 function keys gets the external display to come on or off. For example, NEC laptops use Fn + F3, while Dell laptops use Fn + F8 key combinations to toggle through external display selections.
SCART is a standard European audio-visual connector for TVs, VCRs and DVD players. It is also referred to as Euro-connector. NOTE: The ADP-SC1 SCART adapter is obtainable from your NEC dealer in Europe. Contact your NEC dealer in Europe for more information.
1. Turn off the power to your projector, monitor and computer. 2. Use a 15-pin cable to connect your monitor to the MONITOR OUT (Mini D-Sub 15 pin) connector on your projector. 3. Connect the supplied power cable. See page 22.
Component video RCA 3 cable (not supplied) You can connect your projector to a DVD player with component output or Video output. To do so, simply: 1. Turn off the power to your projector and DVD player. 2. If your DVD player has the component video (Y,Cb,Cr) output, use a commercially available component video cable (RCA 3) and the optional 15-pin-to-RCA (female) 3 cable to connect your DVD player to the COMPUTER IN connector on the projector.
VCR or laser disc player, connect the other end to the appropriate video input on your projector. Connect one end of a pair RCA cables (not supplied) to the audio output on the back of your VCR or laser disc player, connect the other end to your audio equipment or to the appropriate audio input on the projector.
Connecting the Supplied Power Cable Connect the supplied power cable to the projector. First connect the supplied power cable's two-pin plug to the AC IN of the projector, and then connect the other plug of the supplied power cable in the wall outlet.
Turning on the Projector NOTE: • The projector has two power switches: a main power switch and a POWER (ON/STAND BY) button (POWER ON and OFF on the remote control of VT670/VT470 and POWER on the remote control of VT570/VT47).
44. NOTE: Immediately after turning on the projector, screen flicker may occur. This is not a fault. Wait 3 to 5 minutes until the lamp lighting is stabilized. When the Lamp mode is set to Eco, the LAMP indicator will light green.
Using the Remote Control (VT670/VT470) Press any one of the COMPUTER 1/2, COMPONENT, VIDEO or S- VIDEO buttons. Selecting from the Source List (VT570/VT47) 1. Press and quickly release the SOURCE button on the remote control. The Source list will be displayed.
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Detecting the Signal Automatically Press and hold the SOURCE button for a minimum of 1 second, the projector will search for the next available input source. Each time you press and hold the SOURCE button for a minimum of 1 second, the...
Adjusting the Picture Size and Position Place your projector on a flat level surface and ensure that the projector is square to the screen. Lift the front edge of the projector to center the image vertically. If the projected image does not appear square to the screen then use the Keystone feature for proper adjustment.
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Use the ZOOM lever to finely adjust the image size on the screen. VT47 VT47 Use the Digital ZOOM button on the projector cabinet to electronically enlarge or reduce the image size. NOTE: Digital Zoom can cause result in a blurry image because zooming is made electronically.
The Auto Keystone correction feature will correct the vertical distortion of a projected image on the screen. No special operation required. Just put the projector on a flat surface. Note that the vertical keystone angle can be corrected between 30 degrees upward and 30 degrees downward of projector tilt from level.
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3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) 5. Press the MENU button to close the menu. NOTE: You can save the changes using the Keystone Save feature when you turn off the projector. See page 42.
• If the Auto Adjust operation cannot optimize the RGB signal, try to adjust Horizontal/Vertical Position Clock and Phase manually. See page 48. Turning Up or Down Volume Increase volume Decrease volume Decrease volume 3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) VT670/VT570/VT470 VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPUTER-1 COMPUTER-2 AUTO ADJ. VT670/VT470...
2. Disconnect any other cables. 3. Retract adjustable tilt feet if extended. 4. Cover the lens with the lens cap. 5. Put the projector and its accessories in the supplied soft carrying case. 3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) LAMP...
Press the FREEZE button to freeze a picture. Press again to resume motion. NOTE: The optional remote control PR52 (RD-408E) allows you to use this feature on VT570 and VT47. Enlarging and Moving a Picture You can enlarge the picture up to 400 percent.
Using Remote Mouse Receiver The remote mouse receiver enables you to operate your computer’s mouse functions from the remote control. It is a great convenience for clicking through your computer-generated presentations. Connecting the remote mouse receiver to your computer If you wish to use the remote mouse function, connect the mouse receiver and computer. The mouse receiver can be connected directly to the computer’s USB port (type A).
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 cabinet to display the Menu. 2. Press the SELECT buttons on the remote control or the projector cabinet to highlight the menu for the item you want to adjust or set.
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4. Use the SELECT buttons on the remote control or the projector cabinet to select the item you want to adjust or set. 5. Adjust the level or turn the selected item on or off by using SELECT buttons on the remote control or the projector cabinet.
Menu Elements Highlight Source Menu windows or dialog boxes typically have the following elements: Title ... Indicates the menu title. Highlight ... Indicates the selected menu or item. Source ... Indicates the currently selected source. Remaining countdown time ... Indicates the remaining countdown time when the Off Timer is preset. Solid triangle ...
List of Menu Items Picture Wall Color Off, Blackboard, Light yellow, Light green, Light blue, Sky blue, Light rose, Pink Picture Management Presentation, Video, Movie, Graphic, sRGB User Base Setting Gamma Correction Brightness R,G,B Contrast R,G,B Brightness Contrast Sharpness Color Image Auto Keystone On, Off...
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Information Page1 Remaining Lamp Time, Lamp Hour Meter, Filter Usage, Projector Usage, BIOS Version, Firmware Version, Data Version Page2 Source Index, Horizontal Frequency, Vertical Frequency, Sync Polarity Signal Type, Video Type, Sync Type, Interlace Default Factory Default Current Signal All Data...
Menu Descriptions & Functions [Picture] Using the Wall Color Correction [Wall Color] This function allows for quick adaptive color correction in applications where the screen material is not white. The following eight options are available. • OFF • Blackboard • Light yellow •...
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NOTE: When “sRGB”, “Graphic”, “Video” or “Movie” is selected, the brightness decreases slightly when compared to “Presenta- tion”. This is not a malfunction. User Adjust (when using User) When selecting user adjustable presetting (User), the submenu will be displayed. You can customize each gamma or color. To do so, first select “User” and press the ENTER button, and then proceed the following steps.
Copyright Please note that using this projector for the purpose of commercial gain or the attraction of public attention in a venue such as a coffee shop or hotel and employing compression or expansion of the screen image with a "Aspect Ratio" setting may raise concern about the infringement of copyrights which are protected by copyright law.
• To cancel the preset time, select “Off” for the preset time or turn off the power. • When the remaining time reaches 3 minutes before the projector is turned off, the “Projector will turn off in 3 minutes” message will be displayed on the bottom of the screen.
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Selecting Menu Display Time [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 15 sec”, and “Auto 45 sec”. The “Auto 45 sec” is the factory preset.
Security A keyword can be set for your projector to avoid operation by an unauthorized user using the Menu. When a keyword is set, turning on the projector will display the Keyword input screen. Unless the correct keyword is entered, the projector cannot project an image.
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2. Type in your keyword and press the ENTER button. When the correct keyword is entered, the Security function will be disabled. When the Security function is enabled and the projector is turned on, the projector will display a blue background.
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DVD player. Normally select “RGB/Component” and the projector automatically detects a compo- nent signal. However there may be some component signals that the projector is unable to detect. If this is the case, select “Component”. Select “Scart” in Computer 1 (Computer on VT47) for the European Scart signal.
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(Advanced Page 2) Enabling Power Management [Power Management] When this option is on and there is no input for five minutes or more, the projector will automatically turn itself off. Turning On Noise Reduction [Noise Reduction] Reduces video noise. Select “On” to enable the Noise Reduction feature.
When the remaining lamp time reaches 0, the Remaining Lamp Time bar indicator changes from 0% to 100 Hours and starts counting down. If the remaining lamp time reaches 0 hours, the projector will not turn on regardless of whether the lamp mode is set to Normal or Eco.
Lamp Hour Meter: For VT670/VT470 press the HELP button on the remote control for a minimum of 10 seconds. For VT570/VT47 press and hold the POWER and the EXIT buttons on the remote control simultaneously for a minimum of 10 seconds.
Cleaning or Replacing the Filter The air-filter sponge keeps dust and dirt from getting inside the projector 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.
NOTE: Do not wash the filter with soap and water. Soap and water will damage the filter membrane. Before replacing the filter, remove dust and dirt from the projector cabinet. Keep out dust and dirt during filter replacement. NOTE: When you replace the lamp, it is also wise to replace the filter. The filter comes in the same package with your replacement lamp.
3000 hours in Eco mode) of use, the lamp bulb may shatter, and pieces of glass may be scattered in the lamp case. Do not touch them as the pieces of glass may cause injury. If this happens, contact your NEC dealer for lamp replacement.
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4. 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 VT75LP (VT670/VT470) or VT70LP (VT570/VT47). Order this from your NEC dealer. Secure it in place with the two screws.
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Lamp Hour Meter: For VT670/VT470 press the HELP button on the remote control for a minimum of 10 seconds. For VT570/VT47 press and hold the POWER and the EXIT buttons on the remote control simultaneously for a minimum of 10 seconds.
7. Appendix Troubleshooting This section helps you resolve problems you may encounter while setting up or using the projector. Indicator Messages Power Indicator Indicator Condition Blinking light Green Orange Steady light Green Orange Status Indicator Indicator Condition Blinking light Green...
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No picture • Use the VIDEO, the S-VIDEO or the COMPUTER button (the SOURCE button on VT570/VT47) on the remote control to select your source (Computer, Video or S-Video). See page 25. If there is still no picture, press the button again.
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Usually, the combination of the ‘Fn” key along with one of the 12 function keys gets the external display to come on or off. For example, NEC laptops use Fn + F3, while Dell laptops use Fn + F8 key combinations to toggle through external display selections.
Specifications This section provides technical information about the VT670/VT570/VT470/VT47 Projector's performance. Model Number Optical LCD Panel Resolution Lens Lamp Image Size (Diagonal) Projection Distance Projection Angle Keystone Correction Electrical Inputs Outputs Video Compatibility Scan Rate Video Bandwidth Color Reproduction Horizontal Resolution...
Cabinet Dimensions VT670/VT570/VT470 MONITOR L/MONO CONTROL AUDIO AUDIO S-VIDEO AUDIO L/MONO COMPUTER AUDIO COMPUTER VIDEO ADJ. AUTO ON/STAND SELECT COMPUTER-2 COMPUTER-1 S-VIDEO VIDEO POWER STATUS LAMP FOCUS 294 (11.6) 71.5 (2.8) Lens center 7. Appendix ZOOM Lens center Unit: mm (inch)
VT47 MONITOR CONTROL S-VIDEO L/MONO COMPUTER AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO ADJ. AUTO ON/STAND SELECT COMPUTER S-VIDEO VIDEO POWER STATUS LAMP ZOOM FOCUS 294 (11.6) Lens center 71.5 (2.8) 7. Appendix ZOOM Lens center Unit: mm (inch)
Blue Ground No Connection Sync Signal Ground SCART Sync Bi-directional DATA (SDA)* Horizontal Sync or Composite Sync Vertical Sync Data Clock* * Only COMPUTER 1 input connector supported on VT670/VT570/VT470. 7. Appendix YCbCr Signal Cr Ground Y Ground Cb Ground...
DVD YCbCr DVD YCbCr # : Images in above flagged with # are compressed with Advanced AccuBlend on VT670/VT570. @ : Images in above flagged with @ are compressed with Advanced AccuBlend on VT470/VT47. * : Images in above flagged with * are not supported on VT47.
PC Control Codes and Cable Connection PC Control Codes (VT670/VT570/VT470) Function Code Data POWER ON POWER OFF INPUT SELECT COMPUTER 1 INPUT SELECT COMPUTER 2 INPUT SELECT VIDEO INPUT SELECT S-VIDEO PICTURE MUTE ON PICTURE MUTE OFF SOUND MUTE ON...
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7. Appendix PC Control Connector (DIN-8P) To RxD of PC To GND of PC To TxD of PC NOTE: Pins 2, 3, 5, 6 and 8 are used inside the projector.
Optional Presentation Remote Control Kit (PR52KIT) The PR52KIT is an optional remote control kit for operating your NEC projector and performing your computer mouse operations. Package List • RD-408E remote control unit ... 1 • AAA batteries ... 2 • Mouse receiver ... 1 • User's manual ... 1...
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11. Mouse Button In Mouse mode*, this button works as your computer mouse. In Projector mode, this button is used for projector’s menu operation and moving the magnified image. 12. ENTER Button Executes your menu selection and activates items se- lected from the menu.
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• The infrared signal operates by line-of-sight up to a distance of about 22 feet/7 m and within a 60-degree angle of the remote sensor on the projector cabinet. • The projector will not respond if there are objects between the remote control and the sensor, or if strong light falls on the sensor.
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Using the Laser Pointer You can use the laser to draw your audience's attention to a red dot that you can place on any object. CAUTION: • Do not look into the laser pointer while it is on. • Do not point the laser beam at a person. •...
Video and Audio No image is displayed from your PC or video equipment to the projector. Still no image even though you connect the projector to the PC first, then start the PC. Enabling your notebook PC’s signal output to the projector.
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Vertical synch frequency Synch polarity Synch type STATUS Indicator: Steady light Flashing light Remote control model number: Projector Signal cable NEC standard or other manufacturer’s cable? Model number: Distribution amplifier Model number: Switcher Model number: Adapter Model number: Installation environment...
TravelCare Guide TravelCare - a service for international travelers This product is eligible for "TravelCare", NEC's unique international war- ranty. Please note that TravelCare coverage differs in part from coverage un- der the warranty included with the product. Services offered with TravelCare...
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Date: TO: NEC or NEC's Authorized Service Station: (Company & Name with signature) Dear Sir (s), I would like to apply your TravelCare Service Program based on attached registration and qualification sheet and agree with your following conditions, and also the Service fee will be charged to my credit card account, if I don't return the Loan units within the specified period.
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3) Any fault in the attachments or associated products or components (whether or not supplied by NEC or its agents which do not form part of the Product covered by this warranty); 4) Any act of God, fire, flood, war, act of violence or any similar occur- rence;...
5. In the event a product is returned to NEC Solutions for warranty service, and it is determined that there is no product defect or that the product condition is not covered by this limited warranty, a diagnostic service fee may be charged to the customer.
Type of Product: Equipment Classification: Models: We hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the technical standards as specified in the FCC Rules. NEC Solutions (America), Inc. 1250 N. Arlington Heights Road Itasca, Illinois 60143 (630) 467-5000 Projector...