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.
Precautions Please read this manual carefully before using your NEC GT5000 Projector and keep the manual handy for future reference. Your serial number is located on the bottom of your GT5000. Record it here: CAUTION To turn off main power, be sure to remove the plug from power outlet.
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Do not touch them as the pieces of glass may cause injury. If this happens, contact your NEC dealer for lamp replacement.
. Lens Memory ... 4-5 5. Using the Viewer z Making the Most out of the Viewer Function ... 5-2 x Operating the Viewer Function from the Projector (playback) 5- 6. Using the Projector in a Network z End User License Agreement ... 6-2 x Introduction ...
What's in the Box? ... 1-2 x Introduction to the Projector ... 1-3 c Getting to Know Your Projector ... 1-4 Attaching the lens hood cap to the lens hood with the supplied string and rivet . 1-6 Carrying the Projector ... 1-6 Top Features ...
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. NOTE: Lenses are optional. Order lenses from your NEC dealer.
Congratulations on Your Purchase of the GT5000 projec- The GT5000 is our most sophisticated three panel, dual lamp XGA LCD projector. With the GT5000 you will be able to project images up to 500” (measured diagonally) from your DVD player,...
Always carry your projector by the handle. Ensure that the power cable and any other cables connecting to video sources are disconnected before moving the projector. When moving the projector or when it is not in use, cover the lens with the lens hood cap.
Use this button to turn the power on and off when the main power is supplied and the projector is in standby mode or idle mode. NOTE: To turn on or off the projector, press and hold this button for a minimum of two seconds. 2. POWER Indicator When this indicator is green, the projector is on;...
H/V terminal. When using luminance and color- difference signals of HDTV and DVD, connect Pr/Cr to the R, Y to the G and Pb/Cb to the B input of the projector. RGB 1 Audio Input Jacks (RCA) L/MONO: This is your left channel audio input for stereo sound coming from the RGB Input 1 source.
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OUT: for daisy-chaining multiple projectors and operating them with the same external equipment. To do so, connect to a sec- ond projector’ s IN terminal to relay the input at the IN terminal of the first projector until all the projectors are connected.
LENS 1. POWER ON Press and hold this button for a minimum of two seconds to turn on the projector when the main power is supplied and the projector is in standby mode or idle mode. 2. POWER OFF Press and hold this button for a minimum of two seconds to turn off the projector.
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CTL and then pressing MUTE OSD (Forced On-Screen Mute Mode) ; doing this again restores it. In this case any adjustment will still change the projector's memory settings. This mode is available even when input is switched to another or the power is turned off the main power.
NOTE: You cannot operate the projector using the remote control if: • The remote control ID is not set to [None]. • The remote ID is not the same as the projector ID. See page 7-2 for setting remote ID and projector ID.
Using the Remote Control in Wired Operation Connect one end of the supplied remote cable to the REMOTE 2 IN mini jack and the other end to the remote jack on the remote control. NOTE: Do not use this jack for anything other than intended use. Connecting the wired remote control to the SC.
Installation z Setting Up Your Projector ... 2-2 Screen Size and Projection Distance ... 2-2 x Lens Shift Adjustable Range ... 2-4 c Optional Lens Installation ... 2-6 v Making Connections ... 2-8 Connecting Your PC or Macintosh ... 2-8 To connect Scart Output ...
This chapter describes how to set up your projector and how to connect video and audio sources. z Setting Up Your Projector Your Projector is simple to set up and use. But before you get started, you must first: 1. Determine the image size 2.
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NOTE: Lens shift is not available on GT10RLB(Short throw fixed-focus lens). GT10RLB should be used only for “zero degree/no-offset” applications. NOTE: When using the projector with either the GT13ZLB or GT13ZL lens, it is recommended to select "Dual" in the Lamp Settings menu. This will provide the best performance when operating the projector.
Contact your NEC dealer for more information. * Do not attempt to install the projector yourself. • To avoid premature lamp failure, do not tilt the front of the projector up or down by more than 45° from level.
Contact your NEC dealer for more information. * Do not attempt to install the projector yourself. • To avoid premature lamp failure, do not tilt the front of the projector up or down by more than 45° from level.
GT10RLB (Short throw fixed-focus lens) * Press the power button (ON/STAND BY) on the projector or POWER OFF button on the remote control for a minimum of two seconds to turn off the power, wait 90 seconds for the cooling fan to stop, turn off the main power switch then disconnect the power cable.
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Secure the 4 screws using the hexagonal driver. r Insert the connector of the lens unit fully into the socket of the extension cable attached to the projector. NOTE: The GT13ZL, GT19ZL, GT24ZL and GT34ZL optional lenses have one connector. The B type lenses (GT13ZLB, GT24ZLB and GT34ZLB) and GT20ZL have two connectors.
Making Connections NOTE: When using with a notebook PC, be sure to connect between the projector and the notebook PC before turning on the power to the notebook PC. In most cases signal cannot be output from RGB output unless the notebook PC is turned on after connecting with the projector.
VCRs and DVD players. It is also referred to as Euro-connec- To RGB 2 IN tor. ADP-SC1 NOTE: The ADP-SC1 SCART adapter is obtainable from your NEC dealer in Europe. Contact your NEC dealer in Europe for more information. AUDIO RGB 1...
(female) 3 cable (ADP-CV1) Audio cable (not supplied) DVD player 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.
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 an RCA cable (not supplied) to the video...
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Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) z Turning on the Projector... 3-2 x Selecting a Source ... 3-3 c Adjusting the Picture Size and Position ... 3-3 v Correcting the Horizontal and Vertical Keystone Distortion (3D Reform) ... 3-4 b Optimizing RGB Picture Automatically ... 3-6 n Turning Up or Down Volume ...
If you want, you can select the menu language later. See "Language" on page 8-13. NOTE: To turn the projector on by plugging in the power cable, first turn on the Main Power switch to ON and use the menu and enable the "Auto Start" feature.
KEYSTONE AMPLITUDE ENTRYLIST MAGNIFY FOCUS ZOOM LENS NOTE: If no input signal is available, the projector will display a blue background (factory preset). Using the menu You can also select the computer or video source using the menu. 3D REFORM...
Warm up the projector for about 60 minutes. Adjusting the Focus 1. Practice focusing Use the FOCUS (+) or (-) button on the projector or the remote control to increase or decrease the focus values to verify the accuracy of fo- cusing.
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You can save your Cornerstone changes. The changes are saved when you turn off the projector. To do so, select [Projector Options] → [Setup] → [Page 4]. Select the 3D Reform Save check box. This is not selected at the time of shipment.
Selecting "Undo" will exit without saving changes. NOTE: To return the 3D Reform correction setting values to the factory default, press and hold the 3D REFORM button on the projector cabinet or the KEYSTONE button on the remote control for a minimum of 2 seconds.
Steady green Flashing orange light light NOTE: You cannot turn off the projector for 1 minute immediately after turning on the projector. CAUTION Do not unplug the power cable from the wall outlet or do not turn off the main power under any one of the following circumstances. Doing so can cause damage to the projector: •...
Convenient Features z Turning Off the Image and Sound ... 4-2 x Enlarging and Moving a Picture ... 4-2 c Getting the On-line Help and Information ... 4-2 v Using a USB Mouse ... 4-3 b Using a USB HUB Function ... 4-3 n Changing Background Logo ...
CTL and then pressing MUTE OSD (Forced On-Screen Mute Mode) ; doing this again restores it. In this case any adjustment will still change the projector's memory settings. This mode is available even when input is switched to another or the main power is turned off.
• The PCs using the USB Host Controller may not be available. • When connecting a USB hub to the USB port (type B) on the projector, be sure to use a USB hub capable of supplying 500mA per port of downstream current.
* Once you have changed the background from the NEC logo to an- other, you cannot return the logo to background even by using Fac- tory Default. To do so, repeat the above steps. The NEC logo file is included on the supplied CD-ROM NEC Projector User Supportware (/Logo/nec_bb_x.jpg).
, Lens Memory This function serves to store the adjusted value when using the Shift, Focus, and Zoom buttons of the projector or the remote control. Reference memory: Reference Point ... Adjusted settings are stored in memory as a reference common to all the input sources. If...
NOTE: • To use the Viewer, first you need to create presentation materials on your PC using the Dynamic Image Utility 2.0 contained on the supplied NEC Projector User Supportware CD-ROM. For installation, see “6- b Software Installation”. For creating presentation materials, see the Slide show function on the on-line manual of the Dynamic Image Utility 2.0.
Projector (playback) This section describes the operation for showing slides of pre- sentation documents created using the Viewer function with the projector. It is also possible to make slides directly from the im- ages projected with the projector. Projecting slides (Viewer) 1.
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NOTE: * Unless a PC card is inserted into the PC Card slot of the projector, the Capture feature is not available. * The "Card Error" display means that the free space of the PC card is insufficient for saving images.
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Deleting Captured Images Using the Delete button on the tool bar for Viewer can delete captured images. Prev Play Jump Drive Next Stop Select To delete captured images: 1. Select Viewer and display a folder list of captured images. 2. Use button to select the Capture folder “Cap”...
Using the Projector in a Network z End User License Agreement ... 6-2 x Introduction ... 6-3 c Supported Projectors ... 6-4 v Equipment Connections and Settings ... 6-5 b Software Installation ... 6-6 n Starting/Exiting the Software ... 6-7...
PLACE WHERE YOU OBTAINED IT FOR A REFUND. NEC Viewtechnology,Ltd.("NECVT") grants you ("User") a license to use the NEC PROJECTOR USER SUPPORTWARE ("Soft- ware") provided with this End User License Agreement ("EULA"). User assumes responsibility for the selection, adoption use and the result of use of the Software to achieve its intended result.
Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the NEC portable projector (here- after referred to as "unit" or "projector"). This projector is connected to a personal computer or other equip- ment and clearly projects text or graphics to a screen.
(when used) • For information on supported LAN cards, visit: • For wireless LAN connection, use NEC optional wireless LAN card (SWL-2100N-N*). * Last digit of the model code varies depending on which country you live in. For more information, visit the above Website.
See "Setting LAN Mode" on page 8-19 for information about the vari- ous items. NOTE: When switching the power of the projector on/off with the projector control function, please set [Projector Options] → [Setup] → [Page 4] → [Idle Mode] to "On". Settings at the Personal Computer Side Perform the regular LAN connections settings according to the instruction manual of the LAN card (adapter).
The "Control Panel" screen will be displayed. 3. Double click [Add/Remove Programs]. The "Add/Remove Programs Properties" screen will appear. 4. Click "NEC Projector User Supportware" from the list. 5. Click [Add/Remove. . . ]. The "Confirm File Deletion" screen will appear.
(2) Install the software on the personal computer from the supplied CD- ROM. (Page 6-6) The software cannot be started from the supplied CD-ROM. 1. From the [Start] menu click [Program] → [NEC Projector User Supportware] → [Viewer PPT Converter 2.0]. Dynamic Image Utility 2.0 will start.
Check Points Has Microsoft PowerPoint been installed on the personal computer? <Problem> When using the projector control function, the projector power does not switch on. (DIU 2.0) Check Points Are the personal computer and the projector connected by a serial cable?
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(3) Microsoft Office assistant (4) IME (5) Moving pictures <Problem> Operation of this projector software becomes unstable. (DIU 2.0, IEU 1.0) Check Points When the network settings of the projector or personal computer are changed while this projector software (i.e., Dynamic Image Utility 2.0 or Image Express Utility 1.0) is...
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Set only the network interface card (NIC) that is connected to the projector to "Valid". For a network card that is not connected to the projector, click the network card name under "Control Panel" "Device Manager" "Network Adapter" and then click [Properties (R)] and set the device usage to "Not used".
Setting Up for Double Stacking in Link Mode z Stacking and Connecting the Projectors ... 7-2 x Adjusting and Registering Signals to Be Projected ... 7-5 c Adjusting the Lens Shift, Zoom and Focus to Clearly Display all projected patterns... 7-5 v Link Mode Setting ...
7. Setting Up for Double Stacking in Link Mode CAUTION: To prevent the projectors from falling, install them in a place and fasten them in a way with sufficient strength to support the two projectors. The projector with a lens weighs 21 kg/46.3 lbs.
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15.27 NOTE: • The optional lenses for GT5000 have different geometrical distortions in wide zoom and tele. Select the best zoom position for stacking where the geometrical distortion is as small as possible. • The optional lens GT10RLB does not support stacking.
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Hookup z-3-1. Use commercially available RGB signal cables to connect the RGB output of the master projector to the RGB input of the slave projector until all the projectors are connected. z-3-2. Next, using a commercially available, bi-directional RS-232C cable connect the PC CONTROL OUT terminal of the master projector to the PC CONTROL IN terminal of the slave projector until all the projectors are connected.
NOTE: Be sure to set the Link Mode on the slave projector before the master pro- jector. If you do this first on the master projector, you will not be able to set the Link Mode on the slave projector.
MUTE(OSD) Remote Control *1: Unregistered signal is displayed on the master projector only and the picture is muted on the slave projector. *2: Adjustment is possible on each projector independently. *3: You can also turn on the slave projector only.
Setting a Password ... 8-22 Security ... 8-23 Tools ... 8-24 Timer ...8-24 Using Capture ...8-26 Using PC Card Files ... 8-26 Using ChalkBoard ... 8-26 Help ...8-26 Contents ... 8-26 Source Information ...8-26 Projector Information ... 8-27 Test Pattern ... 8-27...
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 Basic, Advanced or Custom Menu. MENU ADDRESS NOTE: When using a USB mouse, click the mouse button to display the menu.
Sequentially selects the Projector Options sub menu. Displays the Lens Shift adjustment window. Turns on red. Available only when the projector is in the test pattern mode. Turns on green. Available only when the projector is in the test pattern mode.
After finishing Displays the list of the entry signals. Use the SELECT tons on your remote control or the projector cabinet to select the signal and press the ENTER button on the remote control or the projector cabinet to display the Entry Edit Command screen.
Edit ... Enables you to change source names or assign the direct key. Source Name Enter a signal name. Up to 18 alphanumeric char- acters can be used. Input Terminal Change the input terminal. RGB1 and RGB2 are available for RGB signal; Video and S-Video are available for composite signal.
Split Mode This feature turns on or off to show the effect of the Sweet Vision. NOTE: When the projector is turned off, the Split Mode will return to Off. Deinterlace Turns on or off the deinterlace function for a telecine signal.
NOTE: * When "Resolution" is set to "Native", "3D Reform", "Aspect Ratio", "Screen" and "Overscan" are not available. * While you are displaying an image with higher resolution than the projector's native resolution, "Resolution" is not available. Overscan Select overscan percentage (0%, 5%, 10% and 25%) for signal.
Lens Memory This function serves to store or apply the adjusted value when using the Shift, Focus and Zoom buttons on the projector or the remote control. button to adjust Set Custom Point ... Store the current adjusted values in Use Custom Point ...
Ref. Adjust Using 3D Reform This feature corrects trapezoidal distortion so that the projected image is rectangular. Two options are available for correcting procedures. You can save adjustment settings by using the 3D Reform Save option on Setup (See page 8-16). Cornerstone See page 3-4.
All Data ... Reset all the adjustments and settings for all the signals to the factory preset except Ref. Lens Memory, Language, Background Logo, Commu- nication Speed, Projector ID, Lamp Settings, LAN Mode, Password, Security, Remaining Lamp1/2 Time, Lamp 1/2 Hour Meter, Filter Usage and Projector Usage.
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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 cease.
Setting Viewer Options [Viewer Options] Show Folder List: If this option is checked, when the Viewer source is selected on the projector, the folder lists will be displayed and allows you to select the presentation from a PC card. Auto Play: If this option is checked, when the Viewer source is selected on the projector any given slide will start to play automatically.
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When "Auto Adjust" is set to "On", the projector automatically determines the best resolution for the current RGB input sig- nal to project an image using NEC's Advanced AccuBlend In- telligent Pixel Blending Technology. The image can be automatically adjusted for position and sta- bility;...
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* The RGB OUT connector will not output signal during the Standby mode. * Via the USB interface the projector can be turned on from your PC using Dy- namic Image Utility 2.0 during the Standby or Idle mode. On the LAN connection the projector can be controlled or monitored from your PC using Dynamic Image Utility 2.0 only in the Idle mode.
10 seconds will change the setting to enable. Lamp Settings The projector is designed to accept two lamps (dual lamp sys- tem). This dual lamp system provides prolong lamp life or high brightness or extra lamp (Extended life lamp).
• Connect an Ethernet LAN cable to the LAN port (RJ-45) of the projector for net- work connection. • NEC's optional wireless LAN card is available. For more information on inserting or ejecting a LAN card, see page 5-2. • Either PC Card Slots 1 or 2 can accept LAN card. If two LAN cards are inserted into both PC card slots, the first inserted one is effective.
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Advanced IP Address An IP address can be automatically assigned to this projector by your DHCP server. If your network does not automatically assign IP address, ask your network administrator for an ad- dress, and then register it manually. Automatic ... Automatically assigns an IP address to the pro- jector from a DHCP server.
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This option notifies your computer of an error message via e- mail when using wireless or wired LAN. The error message will be notified when the projector lamp has reached the end of its usable life or an error occurs in the projector.
Setting a Password A password can be set for your projector to avoid operation by an unauthorized person. There are two password options: one for menu and the other for logo. When a password is set, doing any one of the following four op- erations will display the Password input screen.
3. Enter your keyword in the Release Code input screen. You can view the projected image. NOTE: Do not forget your keyword. However, if you forget your keyword, NEC or your dealer will provide you with your Release Code. See more information at the end of this section.
The PC card data will be deleted. If you've lost your registered PC card, proceed as follows: NOTE: NEC or your dealer will provide you with your Release Code in exchange for your registered keyword and Request Code. See URLs at the end of this section.
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To cancel this and return to its previous screen, select “Cancel”. NOTE: If there is no operation for 4 hours or more after the projector is turned on with On-Timer function, the projector will enter the standby or idle mode.
• To cancel the preset time, set "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.
• When the remaining lamp time reaches 0, the Remaining Lamp Time bar indica- tor changes from 0% to 100 hours and starts counting down. If the remaining lamp time reaches 0 hour, the projector will not turn on. Lamp life (H)
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Maintenance z Replacing the Lamp ... 9-2 x Replacing or Cleaning the Filter ... 9-3 c Cleaning the Cabinet and the Lens ... 9-4...
3. 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 (Standard life lamp: GT60LP or Extended life lamp: GT60LPS). 4. Secure it in place with the two screws.
2. Place the new filter on the filter cover in the correct direction. 3. Reinstall the filter cover. (This must be done to both left and right) 4. Plug the power cable into a wall outlet and turn on the projector. 5. Reset the filter usage hours to zero.
9. Maintenance c Cleaning the Cabinet and the Lens 1. Turn off the projector before cleaning. 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.
Appendix z USB Memory Device or USB Memory Card Reader Support ... 10-2 x Troubleshooting ... 10-3 c Specifications ... 10-5 v Cabinet Dimensions ... 10-7 b Pin Assignments of D-Sub RGB Input Connector .. 10-7 n Compatible Input Signal List ... 10-8 m REMOTE 1 Connector ...
* Turning off the main power switch or unplugging the power cable. • The drive for ”USB 1-4” is displayed only when the USB memory de- vice or USB memory card reader is connected to the projector. The drive for “USB 1-4” may be displayed differently from the one in the USB memory card reader.
Troubleshooting This section helps you resolve problems you may encounter while setting up or using the projector. Power Indicator Indicator Condition Blinking light Green blinking Green blinking Orange blinking Orange blinking Green Steady light Orange Status Indicator Indicator Condition...
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Check These Items Does not turn on • Check that the power cable is plugged in and that the main power switch on the projector is on. See pages 1- 9 and 2-11. • Ensure that the lens hood or the lamp cover is installed correctly. See pages 1-4 and 9-2.
Specifications This section provides technical information about the GT5000 Projector’s performance. Model Number GT5000 Optical LCD Panel 1.4" p-Si TFT active-matrix with Micro Lens Array, 1024 768 native resolution up to 1600 1200 with Advanced AccuBlend Technology Lamp 275 W DC lamp 2...
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For additional information visit: US: http://www.necvisualsystems.com Europe: http://www.nec-europe.com/ Global: http://www.nec-pj.com/ LCD panels are inherently susceptible to pixel defects. For additional information regarding pixel data, please contact your local NEC sales office. The specifications are subject to change without notice. 10-6 10. Appendix...
v Cabinet Dimensions 2 (0.08) AUDIO OUT L/MONO AUDIO RGB 2 R/Cr RGB OUT B/Cb VIDEO S-VIDEO H/HV L/MONO L/MONO 17 (0.7) b Pin Assignments of D-Sub RGB Input Connector Mini D-Sub 15 Pin Connector Signal Level Video signal : 0.7Vp-p (Analog) Sync signal : TTL level * RGB 2 Input only POWER...
n Compatible Input Signal List Signal Resolution ( Dots ) NTSC SECAM VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA 1024 VESA 1024 VESA 1024 1024 VESA 1024 VESA 1024 VESA 1152 1152 1152 1152 VESA 1280 VESA 1280 1280...
Management, Power off Confirmation, Idle mode, Default Source Select, Timer and Test Pattern. NOTE: When turning off the power to the projector using the external control, do not disconnect the plug from the power outlet. These procedures are to protect your projector and the connected equipment.
. Using Software Keyboard 1 to 0 and Characters ... Use to type in IP address or projector name MODE ... Selects one of three modes for alphabet and spe- SP ... Inserts a space BS ...
Should this happen, consult your network administrator. * The projector may not respond if its buttons are repeatedly pressed in rapid intervals. Should this happen, wait a moment and repeat. If you still can’t get any response, pull out and then re-insert the LAN card.
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Source Select: This switches the input connector of the projector. RGB1 ... Switches to the RGB 1 connector. RGB2 ... Switches to the RGB 2 connector. DVI(DIGITAL) ... Switches to the DVI connector. Video ... Switches to the Video connector.