NEC MultiSync MT840E User Manual

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E–173.OPERATIONThis section describes how to select a computer or video source, howto adjust the picture, and how to customize the menu or projectorsettings.General ControlsBefore you turn on your projector, ensure that the computer or videosource is turned on and that your lens cap is removed.1. Turn on the ProjectorPlug the supplied power cable in the wall outlet. The projectorwill go into its standby mode and the power indicator will glowamber.Only after you press the “On” button on the projector cabinet orthe full function remote control will the power indicator turn togreen 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-23.)2. Select the Computer, Video Source or PC Card ViewerPress the Source button on the remote control or the projectorcabinet to select “Video” (VCR, document camera, or laser discplayer), S-Video”, “RGB” (computer or DVD with componentoutput) or “PC Card Viewer” to display the image.Or press the “Menu” button on the remote control or the cabinetand use the menu to select your video source: “Video”, “S-Video”,“RGB”, or “PC Card Viewer”.3. Adjust the Image Size and the FocusUse the Zoom ring to adjust the image size, then use the Focusring knob to obtain the best focus.Use the “Magnify” button (+) or (-) on the remote control to makethe image larger up to 400%.4. Turning off the ProjectorFirst press the “off” button on the projector cabinet or the remotecontrol for a minimum of two seconds. The power indicator willglow amber. Then, unplug the power cable. The power indicatorwill go out.IMPORTANT:• The projector should be unplugged if it will not to be used for anextended period.• To turn off the image and sound briefly (five minutes or less),use the “Picture Mute” button instead of turning the projectoroff and on.• The projector will display a black, blue image or logo if no inputsignal is present.• Do not turn the projector off and then immediately back on. Theprojector needs to cool for a minute before it can be restarted.After the projector turns off, the cooling fans keep operating for afull minute.Do not disconnect the power cable during this time.Using the MenusNOTE: The on-screen menu may not be displayed correctly whileinterlaced motion video image is projected.1. Press the “Menu” button on the remote control or projector cabi-net to display the Main Menu.NOTE: When using a USB mouse, click the mouse button to dis-play the main menu. For other operations, do the same way asyou use your PC mouse.2. Press the st buttons on the full function remote control or theprojector cabinet to highlight the menu for the item you want toadjust or set.3. Press the © button or the “Enter” button on the projector cabinetor the “Left Click” button on the full function remote control toselect a submenu or item.4. Adjust the level or turn the selected item on or off by using “Se-lect” ß or © buttons on the cabinet, or the “Mouse pad” on thefull function remote control. The on-screen slide bar will showyou 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 settingsor adjustments.NOTE: You can close the main and sub menus simultaneously bypressing the Computer/Projector Select button to cancel the Pro-jector mode.6. Repeat steps 2-5 to adjust an additional item, or press “Cancel”on the projector cabinet or the remote control to quit the menudisplay.Using a USB MouseUsing a USB mouse gives you a smooth operation. A commerciallyavailable USB mouse is required.NOTE:There may be some brands of USB mouse that the projectordoes not support.Operate the Menus using the USB mouseMouse CursorWhen connecting a USB mouse to the projector, you get a mousecursor on the screen.Unless you use your USB mouse within 10 seconds, the mousecursor disappears.Menu DisplayClicking with a mouse button displays the main menu.Clicking displays the pull-down menu.To close the menu, click anywhere in the background.Adjusting and Setting DisplayYou can select a menu item and click with a mouse button tomake adjustments and setting.ExamplesClick (or press and hold) the mouse button ß or © to adjust thebrightness.Or click and drag the mouse button on the slide bar horizontallyto adjust it.To save the adjustments, click . The display is closed.If you click anywhere in the background while displaying adjust-ment and setting menu or dialog box, you will get the main menuat the clicking point.