Power Supply

2. Handle the power cable carefully and avoid excessive bending. A damaged cord can cause electric shock or fire. 3. If the projector is not to be used for an extended period of time, disconnect the plug from the power outlet.

Cleaning

1. Unplug the projector before cleaning.
3. Use a blower or lens paper to clean the lens, and be careful not to scratch or mar the lens.
2. Clean the cabinet periodically with a damp cloth. If heavily soiled, use a mild detergent. Never use strong detergents or solvents such as alcohol or thinner.
1. The projector is designed to operate on a power supply of 100-120 or 200-240 V 50/60 Hz AC. Ensure that your power supply fits this requirement before attempting to use your projector.
Do not put the projector on its side when the lamp is turned on. Doing so may cause damage to the projector.
Avoid displaying stationary images for a prolonged period of time. Doing so can result in these images being temporarily sustained on the surface of the LCD panel. If this should happen, continue to use your projector. The static background from previous images will disappear.
* While the Hour Glass icon appears. * While the message "Please wait a little." appears. This message will be displayed after the projector is turned off. * Immediately after the power cable is plugged into the wall outlet (the POWER indicator has not changed to a steady amber glow). * Immediately after the cooling fan stops working (The cooling fan continues to work for 30 seconds after the projector is turned off with the POWER button). * While the POWER and the STATUS indicators are alternately flashing.

Lamp Replacement

To replace the lamp, follow all instructions provided on page E-33. Be sure to replace the lamp when the message "The lamp has reached the end of its usable life. Please replace 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 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. Allow a minimum of 30 seconds to elapse after turning off the projector. Then disconnect the power cable and allow 60 minutes to cool the projector before replacing the lamp.

Power / Status Light Messages.. E-35 Common Problems & Solutions.. E-35

6. SPECIFICATIONS

Optical/Electrical/Mechanical.. E-36 Cabinet Dimensions.. E-37 D-Sub Pin Assignments.. E-38 Timing Chart.. E-39 PC Control Codes.. E-40 Cable Connection.. E-40
Replacing the Lamp... E-33 Remote Control Battery Installation.. E-34 Cleaning or Replacing the Filters.. E-34
Help... E-32 Contents... E-32 Information.. E-32
Introduction to the MultiSync VT440/VT540 Projector
This section introduces you to your new MultiSync VT440 (SVGA)/ VT540 (XGA) Projector and describes the features and controls. Congratulations on Your Purchase of The MultiSync VT440/ VT540 Projector The MultiSync VT440/VT540 is one of the very best projectors available today. The MultiSync VT440/VT540 enables you to project precise images up to 300 inches across (measured diagonally) from your PC or Macintosh computer (desktop or notebook), VCR, DVD player, document camera, or even 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*1. The remote control can be used wirelessly. The supplied remote control can be used without a cable. You can control the projector with a PC using the PC Control port. The contemporary cabinet design is light, compact, easy to carry, and complements any office, boardroom or auditorium. Eight pointers are available for your presentation. *1 Do not attempt to mount the projector on a ceiling yourself. The projector must be installed by qualified technicians in order to ensure proper operation and reduce the risk of bodily injury. In addition, the ceiling must be strong enough to support the projector and the installation must be in accordance with any local building codes. Please consult your dealer for more information. *2 An XGA image (1024 )867is converted into an 800 006crisp image with NEC technologys Advanced AccuBlend on VT440. *3 An SXGA image (1280 )4201is converted into a 1024867 crisp image with NEC technologys Advanced AccuBlend on VT540.

Features youll enjoy:

Simple set up and operation. Front ventilation directs hot air away from your audience. A high-performance 160 watt NSH (130 watt in Eco mode) lamp. The lamp life can be extended up to 3000 hours by using the Eco mode. The supplied wireless remote control that operates the projector from any angle. Manual zoom control enables you to adjust the image between 25 (0.63 m) and 300 inches (7.6 m) (measured diagonally). Keystone correction allows you to correct trapezoidal distortion so that the image is square. You can choose between video modes depending on your source: normal for a typical picture, natural for true color reproduction. An image can be projected from in front or behind a screen, and the projector can even be installed on the ceiling. NEC Technologies exclusive Advanced AccuBlend intelligent pixel blending technology - an extremely accurate image compression technology - offers a crisp image with SXGA (1280 x 1024) resolution*3. Supports most IBM VGA, SVGA, XGA*2 , SXGA(with Advanced AccuBlend)*3, Macintosh, component signal (YCbCr / YPbPr) or any other RGB signals within a horizontal frequency range of 15 to 100 kHz and a vertical frequency range of 50 to 117 Hz. This includes NTSC, PAL, PAL60, SECAM and NTSC4.43 standard video signals.

AUTO ADJUST

SELECT

SOURCE

STATUS POWER

ON/OFF

Connect the supplied power cables three-pin plug here.

O N /S TA N D B Y

S E LE C T

S O U R C E

Air-Filter (inlet)

Lens Cap

Adjustable Tilt Foot Button

Adjustable Tilt Foot

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Card Remote Slot

Slot for Card Remote Control
The supplied card remote control can be stored in the cabinet. To store the card remote control: 1. Insert the card remote control STRAIGHT into the slot. 2. Push the card remote control until it is into place.
Attaching the lens cap to the lens hood with the supplied string and rivet
1. Thread the string through the hole on the lens cap and then tie a knot in the string. Lens Cap

AUTO ADJ.

PIC. MUTE

POINTER

To pull out the card remote control: 1. Push the bottom of the card remote control straight to eject the card remote control. 2. Pull out the card remote control.

MAGNIFY

3. Use the rivet to attach the string to the bottom of the lens hood. Rivet
Rear Foot Lamp Cover Screw Rear Foot String
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Built-in Monaural Speaker (1W)

Remote Sensor Lamp Cover

NOTE: Do not push or pull the card remote control in a slanting direction. Unless you push the card remote control straight, you may not eject the card remote control. Should this happen, try pushing the card remote control straight again.

Top Features

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3 Menu Button Displays the menu.
4 Select (LM ) / Volume (+) () Buttons LM: Use these buttons to select the menu of the item you wish to adjust. : Use these buttons to change the level of a selected menu item. A press of the button executes the selection. When no menus appear, these LM buttons work as a volume control. When the pointer is displayed, these LM buttons move the pointer. 5 Enter Button Executes your menu selection and activates items selected from the menu.
2 Auto Adjust Button Use this button to adjust Position-H/V and Pixel Clock/Phase for an optimal picture. Some signals may not be displayed correctly or take time to switch between sources.
1 Source Button Use this button to select a video source such as a PC, VCR or DVD player.

inch inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch
8.72 0.15 0.67 8.72 0.15 0.75 7.29 0.13 0.67 7.28 0.13 0.75

Zoom Lens (Tele)

(=sin) (=cos) Screen Size H-Width 4:3 Diagonal A C D E degree 6.28 0.11 0.7.46 0.13 0.99 32

7.39 0.13 0.99

inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch

-23 -8

307 12

430 17

613 24

7.37 0.13 0.99

491 19
7.36 0.13 0.99 7.35 0.13 0.24
NOTE: Distances may vary +/5%.

Screen Size (inch)

Throwing Distance (m)

Throwing Distance (inch)

Throwing Distance (inch) (m) 45 1.1.2.2.3.3.4.4.6.7.8.9.10.12.0
Screen Size (inch) Wide Tele 300 250

Ceiling Installation

OUTPUT RGB INPUT OUT IN IN OUT AUDIO

A: B: C: F:

Distance between the lens and the screen center Vertical distance between the top of the supplied ceiling mount and the screen center Horizontal throw distance between screen surface and the lens Vertical distance between projector base and top of image
(=sin) (=cos) Screen Size H-Width 4:3 Diagonal A C B F

degree

(=sin) (=cos) Screen Size H-Width 4:3 Diagonal A C B F degree 6.28 0.11 0.10 -54 -2 7.1 0.12 0.13 -29 -1

7.0 0.12 0.0

7.0 0.12 0.1

9.01 0.16 0.11 -46 -2

8.93 0.16 0.13 -29 -1

8.85 0.15 0.0

8.82 0.15 0.1

8.81 0.15 0.1

8.79 0.15 0.2
8.78 0.15 0.3 8.77 0.15 0.4 8.75 0.15 0.6 6.9 0.12 0.3 6.9 0.12 0.4 6.9 0.12 0.6
8.74 0.15 0.8 8.74 0.15 0.9 8.73 0.15 0.12 8.72 0.15 0.13 8.72 0.15 0.15 6.9 0.12 0.8 6.9 0.12 0.9 6.9 0.12 0.12 6.9 0.12 0.13 6.9 0.12 0.15

7.0 0.12 0.2

Installing your projector on the ceiling must be done by a qualified technician. Contact your NEC dealer for more information. * Do not attempt to install the projector yourself. Only use your projector on a solid, level surface. If the projector falls to the ground, you can be injured and the projector severely damaged. Do not use the projector where temperatures vary greatly. The projector must be used at temperatures between 32F (0C) and 95F (35C). Do not expose the projector to moisture, dust, or smoke. This will harm the screen image. Ensure that you have adequate ventilation around your projector so heat can dissipate. Do not cover the vents on the side or the front of the projector.
If your projector is mounted on the ceiling and your image is upside down, use the Menu and Select buttons on your projector cabinet or LM button on your remote control to correct the orientation. (See page E-31.)

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Connecting Your Macintosh Computer
Macintosh (Notebook type)
Signal cable (supplied) Audio cable (not supplied)

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NOTE: The new Macintosh computer such as G3 will have the 15 pin HD connector. The VT440/VT540's "Plug and Play" data will be downloaded to the Macintosh. Therefore, the Mac adapter will not be necessary.

Macintosh (Desktop type)

To connect to a Macintosh, simply:
1. Turn off the power to your projector and your Macintosh computer. 2. Use the supplied signal cable to connect your Macintosh computer to the projector. 3. Turn on the projector and the Macintosh computer.
For older Macintosh, use the supplied pin adapter to connect to your Mac's video port.
Pin adapter for Macintosh (supplied)

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When using a Macintosh computer with the projector, set the DIP switches of the supplied pin adapter according to your resolution. After setting, restart your Macintosh computer. See the following pages for setting of the DIP switches. When using with a Macintosh, SVGA(800: 006VT440)/ XGA(1024 : 867VT540) is recommended if your Macintosh supports this mode. When using with a Macintosh PowerBook, output may not be set to 800 006unless mirroring is off on your PowerBook. Refer to owners manual supplied with your Macintosh computer for mirroring. NOTE: A Video Adapter cable manufactured by Apple Computer is needed for a PowerBook which does not have a mini D-Sub 15-pin connector.
Settings for Monitor Mode
Number of DIP switch Resolution 13" multi-scan mode /16"-13" 17" multi-scan mode /19"-13" 21 multi-scan mode /21"-13" 13" fixed mode /640x480 VGA/SVGA mode 16" fixed mode /832x624 19" fixed mode /1024x768 21" fixed mode /1152xON ON ON ON 2 ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON 5 ON ON 6 ON ON
NOTE: For settings other than display modes supported by your Macintosh and the projector, use of the DIP switch may bounce an image slightly or may display nothing. If this happens, set the DIP switch to the 13" fixed mode and then restart your Macintosh. After that, restore to a displayable mode and then restart the Macintosh again. Make sure that the projector and your Macintosh are connected with the pin adapter and the supplied signal cable (mini DSub 15-pin connector) and then restart your Macintosh.

Examples of DIP switch setting

17" multi-scan mode

ON ON 1

VGA/SVGA mode

NOTE: Refer to your computers owners manual for more information about your computers video output requirements and any special identification or configuring your projectors image and monitor may require.

19" fixed mode

Connecting an External Monitor

External monitor

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You can connect a separate, external monitor to your VT440/VT540 to simultaneously view on a monitor the image you're projecting. To do so: 1. Turn off the power to your projector, monitor and computer. 2. Use a 15-pin cable to connect your monitor to the RGB Monitor Output (Mini D-Sub 15 pin) connector on your projector. 3. Turn on the projector, monitor and the computer.

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Connecting Your DVD Player

DVD player

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Audio Equipment

You can connect your projector to a DVD player with component outputs 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 the optional 15-pin-to-RCA 3cable to connect your DVD player to the RGB INPUT connector on the projector. For a DVD player without component video (Y,Cb,Cr) outputs, use common RCA cables (not provided) to connect a composite VIDEO output of the DVD player to the Video Input of the projector. 3. Turn on the projector and DVD player. NOTE: Refer to your DVD players owners manual for more information about your DVD players video output requirements,

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Connecting Your VCR or Laser Disc Player

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Audio equipment

Video cable (not supplied)
Use common RCA cables (not provided) to connect your VCR, laser disc player or document camera to your projector. To make these connections, simply: 1. Turn off the power to the projector and VCR, laser disc player or document camera. 2. Connect one end of your RCA cable to the video output connector on the back of your VCR or laser disc player, connect the other end to the Video input on your projector. Use an audio cable (not supplied) to connect the audio from your VCR or laser disc player to your audio equipment (if your VCR or laser disc player has this capability). Be careful to keep your right and left channel connections correct for stereo sound. 3. Turn on the projector and the VCR or laser disc player. NOTE: Refer to your VCR or laser disc player owners manual for more information about your equipments video output requirements.

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3.OPERATION

This section describes how to select a computer or video source, how to adjust the picture, and how to customize the menu or projector settings.
Enlarging and Moving a Picture

General Controls

Before you turn on your projector, ensure that the computer or video source is turned on and that your lens cap is removed. 1. Turn on the Projector Plug the supplied power cable in the wall outlet. The projector will go into its standby mode and the power indicator will glow orange. Only after you press the POWER button on the projector cabinet or the remote control will the power indicator turn to green and the projector become ready to use. NOTE: To turn the projector on by plugging in the power cable, use the menu and enable the Auto Start feature. (See page E-32.) NOTE: Regardless of the lamp mode setting, the lamp always stays in High-Bright mode for 3 minutes after the projector is turned on. If you have selected the Eco mode, the STATUS indicator blinks green and the lamp will change to Eco mode in 3 minutes. NOTE: Immediately after turning on the projector, screen flicker may occur. This is not a fault. Wait for 3 to 5 minutes until the lamp lighting is stabilized. 2. Select the Computer or Video Source Press the Source button on the remote control or the projector cabinet to select Video (VCR, document camera, or laser disc player), S-Video or RGB (computer or DVD with component output) to display the image. Or press the Menu button on the remote control or the cabinet and use the menu to select your video source: Video, S-Video or RGB. 3. Adjust the Image Size and the Focus Use the Zoom lever to adjust the image size, then use the Focus ring to obtain the best focus. Use the Magnify button (+) or (-) on the remote control to make the image larger up to 400%.

You can enlarge the area you want up to 400 percent. To do so: 1) Press the POINTER button on the card remote control to display the pointer.
4. Turning off the Projector First press the POWER button on the projector cabinet or the remote control for a minimum of two seconds. The power indicator will glow orange. After the projector turns off, the cooling fans keep operating for 30 seconds. Do not disconnect the power cable during this time. Then, unplug the power cable. The power indicator will go out.

IMPORTANT:

The projector should be unplugged if it will not to be used for an extended period. To turn off the image and sound briefly (five minutes or less), use the Picture Mute button instead of turning the projector off and on. The projector will display a black, blue image or logo if no input signal is present. Do not turn the projector off and then immediately back on. The projector needs to cool for 30 seconds before it can be restarted.
3) Adjust the image size up to 400 percent.
2) Move the pointer to the area you want to enlarge.

Using the Menus

NOTE: An interlaced motion video image may be blurred while the menu is displayed. 1. Press the Menu button on the remote control or the projector cabinet to display the Main Menu. 2. Press the LM buttons on the remote control or the projector cabinet to highlight the menu for the item you want to adjust or set. 3. Press the button or the Enter button on the remote control or the projector cabinet to select a submenu or item. 4. Adjust the level or turn the selected item on or off by using Select or buttons on the remote control or the projector cabinet. The on-screen slide bar will show you the amount of increase or decrease. 5. The change is stored until you adjust it again. ENTER: Stores the setting or adjustments.
CANCEL: Return to the previous screen without storing settings or adjustments. 6. Repeat steps 2-5 to adjust an additional item, or press Cancel on the remote control or the projector cabinet to quit the menu display.

MENU Tree

Basic/ Advanced Menu Sub Menu
(all) (all) (VCH) (VCH) (V)
Normal/ Natural1/ Natural2 (all) Aspect Ratio Noise Reduction Color Matrix White Balance Auto Adjust Position/ Clock Resolution
Signal Select RGB VIDEO/ S-VIDEO Auto Start Power Management Power Off Confirmation Keystone Save Clear Lamp Hour Meter Orientation Background

High-Bright/ Eco

(all) Normal/ Zoom/ Wide Zoom/ Cinema Off/ Low/ Medium/ High HDTV/ SDTV/ B-Y/R-Y, Cb/Cr, Pb/Pr Brightness R/G/B, Contrast R/G/B On/ Off Horizontal/ Vertical/ Clock/ Phase Auto/ Native (VCH) (VCH) (CH) (all) (R) (RH)/(R) (R) Basic/ Advanced On/ Off On/ Off Manual/ Auto 3sec/ Auto 10sec/ Auto 30sec Auto/ RGB/ Component Auto/ NTSC3.58/ NTSC4.43/ PAL/ PAL60/ SECAM On/ Off On/ Off On/ Off On/ Off Front/ Floor, Rear/Ceiling, Rear/Floor. Front/Ceiling Blue/ Black/ Logo

(all) (all)

Source Name Input Terminal Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency Sync Polarity Signal Type Video Type Sync Type Interlace
All Data/ Current Signal Menu Mode Pointer 18 Source Display Volume Bar (Direct Button) Menu Display Time Resolution Aspect Ratio Gamma Correction Noise Reduction Color Matrix Matrix Type Lamp Remaining Time (%) Lamp Hour Meter (H) Projector Usage
English/ German/ French/ Italian/ Spanish/ Swedish/ Japanese
NOTE: Adjustable sources R=RGB V=Video/S-Video C=Component H=HDTV All=All sources

Menu Elements

Title bar Tab

Highlight

Check box

Radio button

Menu windows or dialog boxes typically have the following elements: Title bar: Indicates the menu title. Highlight: Indicates the selected menu or item. Solid triangle: Indicates further choices are available. A highlighted triangle indicates the item is active. Tab: Indicates a group of features in a dialog box. Selecting on any tab brings its page to the front. Radio button: Use this round button to select an option in a dialog box. Check box: Place a checkmark in the square box to turn the option On. Slide bar: Indicates settings or the direction of adjustment. OK button: Press to confirm your setting. You will return to the previous menu. Cancel button: Press to cancel your setting. You will return to the previous menu.

Slide bar
OK Button Cancel Button Solid triangle
Menu Descriptions & Functions

Source Select

Volume
Adjusts the sound level of the projector.

Image Options

Enables you to select a video source such as a VCR, DVD player, laser disc player, computer or document camera depending on what is connected to your inputs. Press the Select button on the projector cabinet or LM buttons on your remote control to highlight the menu for the item you want to adjust. Basic Mode
Selects the computer connected to your RGB or component signal. NOTE: An optional component cable (Component V cable) is needed for a component signal.
Selects what is connected to your Video input-VCR, laser disc player, DVD player or document camera.

S-Video

Selects what is connected to your S-Video input-VCR, DVD player, or laser disc player.

Standard 4:3 Aspect

Normal Zoom
Gamma Correction (Advanced mode)
When 16:9 is selected from the source (i.e. DVD player), the following selections will display: Use the or buttons 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: the regular picture Natural 1: true color reproduction of natural tones Natural 2: dark portions of a picture
16:9 image displayed in 4:3 mode
Advanced Options (Advanced mode)
Allows for adjustments of image position and stability.
When you select Advanced Options in Advanced mode, the following options are available: Aspect Ratio, Noise Reduction, Color Matrix, White Balance, Auto Adjust, Position/Clock, Resolution, and Factory Default. 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. NOTE: The Color Matrix feature is available for component video signal only.
NOTE: Aspect Ratio is not available for RGB. Noise Reduction:
You can select three levels video noise reduction. NOTE: The lower the Noise Reduction level, the better the image quality by way of higher video bandwidth. Color Matrix
Left & Right stretched

Wide Zoom

Left & right stretched

Left and right stretched

Cinema
Left and right stretched to display the true aspect

White Balance:

Resolution (when Auto Adjust is off):

Auto Adjust:

Auto: Turns on the Advanced AccuBlend feature. The projector automatically reduces or enlarges the current image to fit the full screen. Native: Turns off the Advanced AccuBlend feature. The projector displays the current image in its true resolution.
Position/ Clock (when Auto Adjust is off)
When Auto Adjust is set to On, the projector automatically determines 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 geometry and stability; Horizontal Position, Vertical Position, Clock and Phase. On: Automatically adjusts image Horizontal Position, Vertical Position, Clock and Phase. Off: User can adjust the image display functions (Horizontal Position, Vertical Position, Clock and Phase) manually.
This allows you to manually adjust the image horizontally and vertically, 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. Clock: Use this item with the Auto Adjust off 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 automatically when the Auto Adjust is turned on.
All Data: Current Signal:
NOTE: While you are displaying an image with higher resolution than the projector's native resolution, even when you are in the Native mode, the image is displayed full screen using the Advanced AccuBlend feature.
Factory Default (Advanced mode)
Changes all adjustments and setting to the factory preset for each source individually except Lamp Usage Hours. (To reset the lamp usage time, see Clear Lamp Hour Meter on page E-32.) Reset all the adjustments and settings for all the signals to the factory preset. Resets the adjustments for the current signal to the factory preset levels.
The items that can be reset are: Picture, Color Temperature, Gamma Correction, Aspect Ratio, Noise Reduction, Color Matrix, White Balance, Position/Clock and Resolution.
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 up or down buttons to select R, G, or B for the brightness and the contrast. Next use the or buttons to adjust the level.
This allows you to activate or deactivate the Advanced AccuBlend feature.
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.
Menu Display Time (Advanced mode): 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 3 sec", "Auto 10 sec", and "Auto 30 sec". The "Auto 30 sec" is the factory preset. Manual. The menu can be turned off manually. Auto 3 sec. The menu will automatically be turned off in 3 seconds if no buttons are pressed within 3 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.

Power Requirement Input Current Power Consumption

/ VAC, 50 / 60 Hz

2.7 A (VAC) / 1.3A (VAC) 240 W (205 W in Eco mode)

Dimensions Net Weight

Environmental Considerations Operational Temperatures: 32 95F (0 to 35C), 20 80% humidity (non-condensing) Storage Temperatures: 14 122F (-10 to 50C), 30 85% humidity
We provide more information about our projectors through the World Wide Web at http://www.nec-pj.com/
The specifications are subject to change without notice.

Regulations

Mechanical
9.57" (W)( "0.4H)( "2.11D) / 243 mm (W) 301mm (H) 482mm (D) (not including lens and feet)

8.8 lbs / 3.9 kg

UL Approved (UL 1950, CSA 950)
Meets DOC Canada Class B requirements Meets FCC Class B requirements Meets AS/NZS3548 Class B Meets EMC Directive (EN55022, EN55082-1, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3) Meets Low Voltage Directive (EN60950, TUV GS Approved)
VT540 : 1024 dots horizontal, 768 dots vertical

Cabinet Dimensions

VT440 / VT540

243.1 (9.57")

283.6 (11.17")

12.88 (0.51")

Lens center

33.25 (1.31")

102.5 (4.03")

14 (0.55")

48.9 (1.93")

Unit = mm (inch)

ON/STAND BY
PC-CONTROL S-VIDEO VIDEO OUTPUT OUT IN IN OUT RGB INPUT AUDIO

D-Sub Pin Assignments

Mini D-Sub 15 Pin Connector
Signal Level Video signal : 0.7Vp-p (Analog) Sync signal : TTL level
Red Green or Sync on Green Blue Ground Ground Red Ground Green Ground Blue Ground No Connection Sync Signal Ground Ground Bi-directional DATA (SDA) Vertical Sync Data Clock

Cr Y Cb

Cr Ground Y Ground

Cb Ground

Horizontal Sync or Composite Sync

Pin No.

RGB Signal (Analog)

YCbCr Signal

Timing Chart
Y/N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y #Y #Y #Y #Y #Y #Y #Y #Y ##Y ##Y ##Y ##Y ##Y ##Y ##Y ##Y ##Y ##Y ##Y ##Y ##Y ##Y ##Y ##Y Signal NTSC PAL SECAM VESA IBM MAC MAC MAC VESA VESA IBM VESA IBM VESA IBM IBM VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA MAC VESA VESA VESA IBM MAC VESA VESA VESA MAC SUN SGI VESA SGI VESA MAC MAC HP SUN VESA VESA HDTV (1080i) HDTV (720p) SDTV (480p) Resolution ( Dots ) 720 483 Refresh Rate ( Hz ) 50 59.60 66.67 66.67 72.75 85.01 70.09 85.04 87.85 87.7 56.25 60.32 72.85.06 74.Interlaced 60 70.07 72.03 74.93 75.75 75.06 65.95 76.60 60.02 60.38 65.2 72.01 76.11 75.03 85.Interlace 60 Progressive 59.94 Progressive Frequency H. ( kHz ) 15.734 15.625 15.625 31.47 31.47 31.47 34.37.86 37.5 39.375 43.269 31.469 37.927 39.44 39.375 35.16 37.879 48.077 46.88 53.674 49.725 35.5 48.363 57.476 58.131 60.241 60.023 68.677 67.5 68.681 61.796 71.63.9 63.981 64.31 69.9 78.125 81.13 79.976 91.146 33.31.47 Dot Clock ( MHz ) 25.175 25.175 25.175 31.334 30.24 31.5 31.5 31.28.322 35.5 35.5 35.49.5 56.25 57.283 44.80 78.75 94.100 92.94 105.107.107 118.157.5 74.25 74.25 27

NEC Multi Sync VT440 Projector
The power/standby is located at on the top of the projector. See photo. To turn on, press the power/standby button once. A green light indicates the device is on.
The remote is located on the back left on the projector Press in to remove remote. See Photo. To turn off projector press the power/standby button the green light will begin to blink. The fan will continue to run for 15-20 seconds then the unit will power off. The display will indicate stand-by mode.
Focus : A. N is for near focus B. F is for far focus C. Auto press auto for auto focus