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NEC 090606

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or visit www.necvisualsystems.com

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All specifications subject to change without notice.

NEC Corporation of America
Visual Systems Division
1250 Arlington Heights Rd., Suite 400
Itasca, IL 60143-1248

OPTICAL

Display Technology

0.6” LCD

Resolution

Native:

VT49/VT490: SVGA 800 x 600
VT590: XGA 1024 x 768

Maximum: 

UXGA 1600 x 1200

Light Output (lumens)

VT49

1600 normal /1280 eco

VT490/590

2000 normal /1600 eco

Contrast Ratio

600:1

Lamp Type

VT49

150W DC, 120W eco

VT490, VT590

190W DC, 150W eco

Lamp Life (up to) 

VT49

3000 hours normal / 4000 hours eco

VT490

2000 hours normal / 3000 hours eco

VT590

2000 hours normal / 3000 hours eco

Screen Size (diagonal)

21 – 300 in, .53 – 7.6 m

Throw Ratio

VT49

1.8

VT490

1.5 – 1.8 (approximate)

VT590

1.5 – 1.8 (approximate)

Projection Distance

VT49

2.6 to 36 ft, .9 to 11 m

VT490

2.3 to 36.4 ft, .7 to 11.1 m

VT590

2.3 to 36.4 ft, .7 to 11.1 m

Projection Angle

VT49

8.4º tele / 8.7º wide

VT490

8.3-8.6º tele / 9.9-10.3º wide

VT590

8.3-8.6º tele / 9.9-10.3º wide

Lens

Zoom

1.0 to 1.2 (VT49 digital zoom); (VT490 and VT590 optical zoom)

Focus

Manual

F-#, f-#

F=1.7 mm, f=22.4mm, F=1.7 to 2.07 mm, f=18.9 to 22.7mm

Keystone Correction 

/-30°

SIGNAL COMPATIBILITY/CONNECTIVITY

Scan Rate

Horizontal

15 to 100 kHz 

Vertical

50 to 120 Hz

Supported Video Stds

NTSC, NTSC4.43, PAL, PAL-60, PAL-M, PAL-N, SECAM

SD/HD Video Signal

1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i,Y/Cb/Cr component (with optional adapter – ADP-CV1E)

Compatibility
PC Signal Compatibility 

VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, SXGA+, UXGA

Macintosh Compatibility

Yes

Input/Output Terminals

RGB 1 (analog)  15 pin
Video 1 

RCA

Video 2

S-Video

Audio 1

L/R RCA

Monitor Out

Yes

Audio

1-watt mono speaker

External Control

RS232, IR

Sync Compatibility

Separate Sync / Composite Sync / Sync on G

ELECTRICAL

Power Req. 

100 – 240VAC, 50 / 60Hz

Input Current

VT49

2.4 / 1A

VT490

3.1 / 1.3A

VT590

3.1 / 1.3A

Power Consumption

VT49

205W / 170W

VT490

255W / 205W

VT590

255W / 205W

MECHANICAL

Installation Orientation 

Floor / Front, Floor / Rear, Ceiling / Front, Ceiling / Rear

Dimensions (WxDxH)

12.2 x 10.2 x 4.4 in, 309 x 258 x 112 mm

Net Weight 

VT49

6.2 lbs, 2.8 kg

VT490

6.4 lbs, 2.9 kg

VT590

6.4 lbs, 2.9 kg

Fan Noise

VT49

32 dB normal / 25 dB eco

VT490

34 dB normal / 29 dB eco

VT590

34 dB normal / 29 dB eco

Regulations 

USA UL 1950 FCC Class B, Canada CSA950 (C-UL)

ENVIRONMENTAL

Operational Temp

41° to 95°F / 5° to 40°C 

Humidity

20-80% non-condensing

Storage

14° to 122°F / -10° to 50°C

WARRANTY

Registered owers receive a 3-year limited warranty including InstaCare. Includes three year limited warranty on parts and one
year limited warranty on labor. The lamp is covered for one year or 500 hours - whatever comes first. InstaCare provides the
original owner one year of either limited 3 business day repair/return or next business day exchange.

IN THE BOX

Carrying case, carrying  handle (VT490/VT590) for projector, remote control,  battteries, power cord, RGB signal cable, lens
cap, user’s manual on CD-ROM, quick start guide, product registration card

UNIQUE FEATURES

Advanced AccuBlend

Ensures detailed images when non-native resolution 
sources are connected to the projector.

Autosense

Automatically syncs with any computer signal and features 
one touch image optimization.

VORTEX™ Technology Plus 

Breakthrough image processing technology improves white 
level, color accuracy, dynamic range and varying levels of 
black in an image.

Eco-Mode™ Technology

Extends lamp life, lowers audible noise and reduces total 
cost of ownership.

Built-in Wall Color Correction Presets provide for adaptive color tone correction to 

display properly on non-white surfaces.

Image Magnification

64-step image magnification with location control.

Sleep Timer

Count down timer can be set to automatically turn off 
the projector.

ACCESSORIES/WARRANTY PROGRAMS

Accessories

IR-RCVR

IR receiver enables PJ remote to control PC and MAC functions

WPA001

802.11b/g wireless adapter

SPKR30

Amplified 30 watt speaker 

SC200

Security cable attaches to projector lock slot 

ADP-CV1E

Component video to VGA adapter

Cases

LEATHERCASE

Leather case with compartments for laptop and projector

LEATHERROLLER

Leather rolling case for laptop and PJ, fits in most airplane storage

bins
VT70ATA

Airtight molded plastic shipping case for projector

Installation 
VL80CM

Ceiling mount with adapter plate designed for VT90 Series projectors

NP01UCM

Universal ceiling mount for projectors weighing less than 40 pounds

ADJ006009

6 to 9 inch adjustable extension column for use with projector mount

ADJ0012018

12 to 18 inch adjustable extension column for use with projector

mount
ADJ0203

2 to 3 foot adjustable extension column for use with projector mount

ADJ0305

3 to 5 foot adjustable extension column for use with projector mount

SCP100

Adjustable suspended ceiling plate for use with ceiling mount

Replacement Parts

VT80LP

Replacement lamp for VT49

VT85LP

Replacement lamp for VT490, VT590, VT595, VT695

RMT-PJ21

Replacement remote control

PWRCRD-VT70

Replacement power cord

RGBCBL-PJPX

Replacement RGB signal cable

Warranty Programs

VLNPL-01

Extends term of parts and labor warranty to include 3 years labor

VLIC03

Extends term of InstaCare service program to 3 years

VLMTC-02

3 year international service program 

NECECO

Projector recycling program, disposal certificate

VTP04

Extends term of VT90 Series parts warranty to 4 years

VTPL04

Extends term of VT90 Series parts and labor warranty to 4 years

Easy does it

VT49, VT490 and VT590 digital projectors.

4.4”

(112 mm)

12.2”

(309 mm)

10.2”

(258 mm)

projector trade-in program

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