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NC1500C

User’s Manual

DLP Cinema

Projector

NEC Viewtechnology, Ltd.

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Page 1: ...NC1500C User s Manual DLP Cinema Projector NEC Viewtechnology Ltd ...

Page 2: ... which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Important Safeguards These safety instructions are to ensure the long life of your projector and to prevent fire and shock Please read them carefully and heed all warnings Installation 1 Place the projector on a flat level surface in a dry area away from dust and moisture Tilting the front of the projector up or d...

Page 3: ...ve been exposed to this gas please flush your eyes out with water immediately and seek immediate medical attention Do not rub your eyes This could cause serious injury WARNING 1 Do not look into the lens while the projector is on Serious damage to your eyes could result 2 When main body is damaged cooling fluids may come out of internal part DO NOT touch and drink the cooling fluid When the coolin...

Page 4: ... tomber et d être à l origine d un accident corporel 6 Ne pas poser d objets lourds sur le dessus du projecteur Alimentation 1 Le projecteur est conçu pour fonctionner sous la tension d alimentation ci dessous CA200 240V 50 60Hz S assurer que la tension du secteur soit conforme à ces caractéristiques avant d utiliser le projecteur 2 Pour l installation du cordon d alimentation électrique sur le pr...

Page 5: ...ent ATTENTION Ne jamais débrancher la prise d alimentation à tête de projection ni débrancher le disjoncteur dans les conditions suivantes Cela pourrait endommager le projecteur Lors de la projection d images Pendant le refroidissement après que le projecteur ait été éteinte Le voyant POWER clignote en orange lorsque le ventilateur fonctionne et l écran ACL affiche cooling le ventilateur du refroi...

Page 6: ...r Hitze abstrahlender Einrichtungen 3 Wenn das Gerät direktem Sonnenlicht Rauch oder Dampf ausgesetzt wird können interne Komponenten beschadigt werden 4 Behandeln Sie Ihren Projektor vorsichtig Fallenlassen oder starkes Schutteln kann interne Komponenten beschädigen 5 Zum Tragen des Projektors werden mindestens sechs Personen benötigt Den Projektor nicht am Linsenbereich ode den anamorphotischen ...

Page 7: ...ner ganz besonderen Form von Glas und aus Xenon Gas Solange dieser Rauch nicht in die Augen gelangt bestehen keinerlei gesundheitliche Risiken Wenn IhreAugen dem Gas ausgesetzt worden sind spülen Sie dieAugen bitte sofort mit Wasser aus und konsultieren Sie einen Arzt Reiben Sie dieAugen nicht Dies könnte ernsthafte Verletzungen zur Folge haben WARNUNG 1 SchauenSienichtindieLinse wennderProjektore...

Page 8: ... folgenden Niederlassungen In Europa NEC Europe Ltd European Technical Centre Addresse Unit G Stafford Park 12 Telford TF3 3BJ U K Telefon 44 1952 237000 Fax Nummer 44 1952 237006 In Nordamerika NEC Corporation of America Digital Cinema Abteilung Adresse 4111 West Alameda Avenue Suite 412 Burbank CA 91505 Telefon 818 557 2500 Falls die oben aufgeführte Leitung besetzt sein sollte wählen Sie bitte ...

Page 9: ... projector on 17 3 3 Selecting the title of input signal 19 3 4 Adjusting the position and the size of projected screen 20 3 5 Turning your projector off 22 4 Using Menus 23 4 1 Basic operation with adjustment menus 23 4 2 Table of adjustment menus 27 4 3 Title Select 28 4 4 Configuration 29 4 5 Title Setup 29 4 6 Information 30 5 Maintenance of Your Projector 33 5 1 Cleaning the Cabinet 33 5 2 Cl...

Page 10: ...y brightness setting from low brightness to high brightness This function makes it possible to minimize the fluctuation in brightness as brightness of the lamp decreases as a result of long term lamp usage The time for maintaining fluctuations in brightness depends on the setting value for brightness 3 Easy lamp replacement The lamp can be replaced from the backside of the projector so the lamp ca...

Page 11: ...jector supports CineLinkTM CineCanvasTM CinePalletteTM and CineBlackTM which are the new functions for security subtitles etc developed by Texas Instruments Incorporated 1 CineLinkTM Security management This function supports encryption of the local link between server and projector adds a watermark to enable the tracing of pirated films illegal copying and provides other functions 2 CineCanvasTM ...

Page 12: ...al cable x 2 Band x 2 Lens holder NC PH01 Exhaust outlet protective sheet x 1 Exhaust outlet protective sheet fastening band x 4 Small iris x 1 Lamp door key x 2 Sheet of title labels for 20 labels x 2 User s Manual This document User s Manual TIP In the event that you did not receive all of the accessories outlined above or some are damaged contact your dealer distributor Differs slightly from th...

Page 13: ...a switcher MMS 4 Touch panel mounting opening three position on top Use the holder arm for the touch panel to attach the touch panel optional 5 Lens optional Images are projected from the lens Request your dealer distributor to install or replace the lens 6 AC power cord For projector This is the cord that supplies AC power to the projector head The AC power cord is not an accessory Consult with y...

Page 14: ...ase contact your dealer distributor to install and to replace the lamp bulb and lamp house 4 Rear status indicator These indicate the status of the projector When the projector is operating normally these light blink in green or orange When an error occurs they light blink in red When an error occurs check the contents of the display on the LCD screen See page 37 NOTE Do not cover the air inlet du...

Page 15: ...emote control input terminal REMOTE IN Stereo mini Connect the remote control of the projector using the supplied remote control cable Memo The projector s remote control can be used by connecting with the remote control cable See page 12 7 PC control signal switch CINEMA SYSTEM Use this to set data on the projector 8 PC control terminal RS 232C D Sub 9P This is used when the service personnel set...

Page 16: ...een The liquid crystal display screen shows menus and setting values for the operation of your projector 5 POWER button Press this button to turn on or off standby he power to your projector Press this for more than three seconds When turning on the power to the projector first set the main power switch to the main unit to ON thereby setting the projector in a standby state See page 17 6 POWER ind...

Page 17: ...e page 24 13 MENU CTL UP DOWN LEFT RIGHT buttons Press the MENU CTL UP DOWN LEFT RIGHT buttons when the menu is displayed to select menu items 14 CANCEL button Press the CANCEL button to return to previous menu item 15 ENTER button Press the ENTER button and the displayed menu item is actioned 16 FOCUS buttons Press the FOCUS buttons while depressing the CTL LENS button to adjust the focus of the ...

Page 18: ...n while depressing the CTL button then the green G signal of the test pattern will be turned off temporarily Press this button again while depressing the CTL button and the green G signal will be projected again 7 ENTRYLIST B button Press the ENTRYLIST B button while depressing the CTL button then the blue B signal of the test pattern will be turned off temporarily Press this button again while de...

Page 19: ...er turning ON the back light switch the back light switch will automatically extinguish itself Thereafter it will light again when the remote control buttons are operated When using the remote control connected to the remote control cable The back light will constantly light when the power to the projector is turned on and when the projector is in standby status NOTE The following buttons cannot b...

Page 20: ...ARD USB CINEMA SYSTEM Notes for use of the remote control Do not drop or handle the remote control in a careless manner Do not allow the remote control to be splashed with water or any other liquid If the remote control should get wet accidentally wipe the liquid off immediately Be sure to use the remote control in a place free from heat or dampness as far as is practicable The remote cable is con...

Page 21: ...ps for setting up your projector Step 1 Setup the screen and projector Contact your dealer to carry out the setup Step 2 Connect cables to the image input terminals See page 14 Connect cables to the various control terminals See page 15 2 Installation and Connection ...

Page 22: ...axial cable DVI D signal cable Ferrite clamp core accessory Information for Reducing Radiation of Electromagnetic Waves To reduce unnecessary radiation of electromagnetic waves use the supplied ferrite clamp core Mounting the ferrite clamp core 1 Open the accessory ferrite clamp core and attach it to the DVI D signal cable When doing so attach this as close as possible to the end that goes to the ...

Page 23: ...inal and the Ethernet port RJ 45 PC control terminal PC CONTROL Use this terminal when controlling the projector in serial connection from a PC Ethernet port LAN 1 LAN 2 Use this port when controlling the projector in LAN connection from a PC SDI A SDI B DVI A DVI B GPI O LAN A LAN B REMOTE IN RS 232C PCCARD USB CINEMA SYSTEM RS 232C Ethernet cable ...

Page 24: ... power to the projector See page 17 Step 2 Select the title of input signal See page 19 Step 3 Adjust the position and size of the projected screen See page 20 Step 4 Turn off the power to the projector See page 22 3 Projection of Images Basic Operation ...

Page 25: ... remote control Turning power on See this page 1 Turn the main power switch on the projector head to on Your projector is set in a standby state 2 Press the POWER button POWER ON button on the remote control three seconds or longer Your projector is turn on Turning power off See page 22 1 Press the POWER button POWER OFF button on the remote control three seconds or longer Your projector is set in...

Page 26: ...up In the following instances the power to your projector cannot be turned on even if you press the POWER button When the inside temperature is abnormally high The protective function prevents power from turning on Wait some time until the projector inside cools down and then turn on the power When the STATUS indicator is blinking without the lamp lighting up after power on Your projector may be i...

Page 27: ...tton 3 Press the MENU CTL LEFT RIGHT button to display Title Select on the LCD screen At each press of the MENU CTL LEFT RIGHT buttons the display will cycle as Title Select Configuration Title Setup Information 4 Press the MENU CTL DOWN button The title of the input signal is displayed When you have made a wrong selection press the MENU CTL UP button A return will be made to the previous menu 5 P...

Page 28: ...rn is set 2 Press the SELECT button The display of the test pattern name on the LCD switches 3 Display on the LCD the name of the test pattern to be projected then press the ENTER button The test pattern is displayed To cancel the test pattern display reselect the signal to be project 3 4 2 Adjusting the position of the projected screen Lens shift 1 Press the LENS CTL UP DOWN LEFT RIGHT buttons wh...

Page 29: ...tton while depressing the CTL LENS button 3 4 4 Focusing the projected screen Focus 1 Press the FOCUS buttons while depressing the CTL LENS button on the control panel of your projector as required When controlling with the remote control press the FOCUS button while depressing the CTL LENS button 3 4 5 Adjusting the brightness of the projected screen Lamp output 1 Press the LAMP buttons while dep...

Page 30: ... ended the POWER indicator and the rear STATUS indicator light in orange Standby When controlling with the remote control press the POWER OFF button for three seconds or longer 2 When the projector has entered the standby state turn the main power switch on the projector head to off The projector POWER indicator will extinguish and the main power will turn off 3 Turn off the AC power to the projec...

Page 31: ...ed menus The meanings of symbols in the menu display screen are outlined below Indicates that there is a menu of a higher level Press the MENU CTL UP button to return to a menu one level above Indicates that there is a selected item or menu at the same level Press the MENU CTL LEFT RIGHT button to display other selected items or menus Indicates that there is a menu of a lower level Press the MENU ...

Page 32: ... selected title Displays the selected port When the power is turned off The amount of time remaining for cooling is displayed as shown below when the power to the projector head is turned off 4 1 2 Operating menus Preparation Turn your projector on See page 17 1 Press the MENU button on the control panel of your projector The menu is displayed in the LCD screen 2 Press the MENU CTL LEFT RIGHT butt...

Page 33: ...ycle as Lamp Macro Key Usage Error Code Version IP Address MMS Status 5 Press the MENU CTL DOWN button The submenu System another rank lower than Version is displayed 6 Press the MENU CTL DOWN button The submenu BIOS another rank lower than System is displayed 7 Press the MENU CTL LEFT RIGHT button to select the submenu Data At each press of the MENU CTL LEFT RIGHT button the display will cycle as...

Page 34: ...ton while depressing the CTL button Example of Entry Numeric button 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Press directly A B C 1 D E F 2 G H I 3 J K L 4 M N O 5 P Q R 6 S T U 7 V W X 8 Y Z 9 0 While depressing CTL button a b c d e f î g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u í v w x y z _ To enter XGA for example use the following procedure 1 Press the 8 button three times V W X 2 Press the SELECT button 3 Press the 3 button ...

Page 35: ...ft position to the center Selects the multi media switcher MMS to connect Sets the PC control connector RS 232C data transmission speed bps Sets the date and time on the projector Resets the lamp bulb usage time and selects or edits new entries only when the projector is in standby mode Sets the lamp bulb warning time only when the projector is in standby mode Resets the lamp house usage time and ...

Page 36: ...nd call them up directly using those buttons Request your dealer distributor for details on registering and changing titles Displays the currently selected item with asterisk Selects the title to be projected 4 3 2 Test Pattern Selects the test pattern to be projected OFF Alignment Cross Hatch Convergence Red Green Blue White Black White 50 IRE H Ramp Logo Displays the currently selected item with...

Page 37: ...th regard to the setting Adjusts the lamp brightness Feedback Sets the lamp brightness constant mode that uses a brightness sensor Disable Enable Disables the lamp brightness constant mode Enables the lamp brightness constant mode Displays the currently selected item with asterisk Displays the setting 4 5 Title Setup Sets the titles to be assigned to the macro keys Request your dealer distributor ...

Page 38: ...s Bulb Entry maximum minimum currents A Bulb Type W Displays the registered name and the lamp rated output kW of the currently used lamp bulb Displays Bulb Entry registered name Displays Bulb Entry lamp rated output kW Bulb Type H Displays the registered name and the lamp bulb warning time Bulb Warning Time and setting of the currently used lamp bulb Displays Bulb Entry registered name Displays Bu...

Page 39: ...splay Displays the hours of use H 4 6 4 Error Code Displays the error code when an error occurs See the Error Code List in the Appendix for details on error codes Displays the code of the error currently occurring Displays the name of the error currently occurring When multiple errors occur you can display them by pressing the MENU CTL LEFT RIGHT buttons 4 6 5 Version Displays the versions of the ...

Page 40: ...ti media switcher MMS Selects the item to display Displays the version information 4 6 6 IP Address Displays the IP address set in the projector head System Cinema Displays the IP address set for the projector head System Displays the IP address set for the projector head Cinema Selects the item to display the IP address Displays the IP address 4 6 7 MMS Status Indicates the status of the multi me...

Page 41: ...r allow the cleaner without an adapter to come into direct contact or use a nozzles adapter in cleaning Clean the ventilation opening at regular intervals Dust if allowed to accumulate there may cause heating inside which leads to functional trouble The interval which can vary with the location of your projector is about 100 hours Do not damage the cabinet by scratching it or allowing hard objects...

Page 42: ...hen the inside temperature is too high the protective function does not allow your projector to be turned on Wait some time and then turn it on Check to see if the connected input has been selected Check to see if a cable is properly connected to the input terminal Check to see whether the douser is closed Check to see if the settings are all adjusted properly Check to see if the protractor is pro...

Page 43: ...still good Replace with new batteries Check whether there is any obstructing object between the remote control and the light reception unit on the projector Check whether you are outside of the remote control s effective range 7m Check whether the remote control cable has become disconnected if you are using the remote control by connecting with the remote control cable Your projector may have tro...

Page 44: ...ed on The projector is in standby Note Wait for a moment Wait for a moment Green Orange Green Orange 6 2 2 STATUS indicator Indicator condition Off Blinking light Red Projector condition Normal Error Note An error message is displayed in the LCD screen Check the content of the error 6 2 3 MMS STATUS indicator Indicator condition Off Blinking light Steady light Projector condition Multi media switc...

Page 45: ...oblem error Error with possible image project under certain conditions The projector is turned on The projector is in standby Error at a level with not affect on projection Note Wait for a moment Wait for a moment An error message is displayed in the LCD screen Check the content of the error An error message is displayed in the LCD screen Check the content of the error Green Orange Red With buzzer...

Page 46: ...Invalid IB FPGA INITZ Fail IB FPGA No Load Set IB FPGA DONE Fail IB FPGA Reg R W Fail IB Framestore Test Fail IB ANC FIFO Test Fail IB RTC Serial Fail IB UART0 Fail IB UART1 Fail IB IIC Fail IB Ethernet Fail IB Sync Serial Fail IB File System Fail IB Formatter Fail IB Flash Protect Fail IB GPI Macro Fail IB A D Macro Fail PB Diag Not Performed PB FPGA Code Invalid PB FPGA INITZ Fail PB McBSP XRDY ...

Page 47: ...me LPSU Fail MMS Comm Fail MMS Fan Stop MMS Fail Fan0 Stop Fan8 Stop GPSU Fan Stop AC Fan Stop OverTemp Out OverTemp In OverTemp Chest OverTemp DMD Desctiption Lamp bulb cumulative time is over Lamp power supply is abnormal Built in MMS communication error is detected Built in MMS fan has stopped Error occurred inside built in MMS Fan has stopped Fan has stopped Fan has stopped Set inside temperat...

Page 48: ...efore engaging in browser operations Operations with a browser that uses a proxy server may not be possible depending on the type of proxy server and the setting method Although the type of proxy server will be a factor it is possible that items that have actually been set will not be displayed depending on the effectiveness of the cache and the contents set from a browser not be reflected in oper...

Page 49: ...stopped by clicking the same button one more time Zooms up the lens Zooms down the lens Stops the zooming Zooming the can also be stopped by clicking the same button one more time Focuses up the lens Focuses down the lens Stops the focusing Focusing can also be stopped by clicking the same button one more time Click and the douser closes and the projected picture disappears Click once again and th...

Page 50: ...42 6 Appendix 6 5 Outline Drawing 700 1100 530 674 Units mm ...

Page 51: ...m includes dust filter Less than 65 dB Orientation Desktop front Desktop rear 700 mm W x 1100 mm D x 674 mm H Does not include protruding portions Includes foot 146 kg Excluding lens Operating temperature 5 to 35 C Operating humidity 10 to 85 non condensing Storage temperature 10 to 50 C Storage humidity 10 to 85 non condensing Safety EMC USA UL60950 1 FCC Class A Canada CSA60950 1 ICES 003 Class ...

Page 52: ...refroidissement par air comprend un filtre anti poussière Moins de 65dB Orientation Bureau Avant Bureau Arrière 700mm l x 1100mm p x 674mm h Ne comprend pas les parties saillantes Comprend le pied 146 kg sans objectif Température de service 5 à 35 C Humidité 10 85 sans condensation Température de magasinage 10 à 50 C Humidité 10 85 sans condensation Sécurité EMC USA UL60950 1 FCC Classe A Canada C...

Page 53: ...5dB Ausrichtung Desktop Vorn Desktop Hinten 700mm B x 1100mm T x 674mm H Ohne hervorstehende Teile einschließlich Fuß 146 kg ohne Linse Betriebstemperatur 5 C bis 35 C Feuchtigkeit 10 85 ohne Kondensatbildung Lagerungstemperatur 10 C bis 50 C Feuchtigkeit 10 85 ohne Kondensatbildung Sicherheit EMC USA UL60950 1 FCC Klasse A Kanada CSA60950 1 ICES 003 Klasse A Europa EN60950 1 EN55022 Klasse A EN55...

Page 54: ...g indicator Projector Connector Operation Not used N C Data transmission to an external device Data reception from an external device Connection to 6 pins Signal GND Connection to 4 pins SYSTEM Note 2 Hi Z Not used CINEMA Note 2 Hi Z Used SYSTEM Note 2 Fixed at 6 5 V Not used CINEMA Note 2 10 5 V Used Depends on communication status Not used N C Note 1 Do not use DTR and DSR signals when communica...

Page 55: ...reful not to touch the other end of the remote cable to the projector head or other devices while only the remote control cable is connected to the projector TIP Even if the remote cable power supply unit and GND unit such as the projector head should short the protective function inside the projector will activate to prevent the shorted cable from damaging the projector 6 7 3 LAN port LAN A LAN B...

Page 56: ..._6_P Ext_GPIN_7_P Ext_GPIN_8_P Ext_GPOUT_1_P Ext_GPOUT_2_P Ext_GPOUT_3_P Ext_GPOUT_4_P Ext_GPOUT_5_P Ext_GPOUT_6_P Ext_GPOUT_7_P Ext_PROJ_GOOD_P NC Reserve Reserve I O Input Input Input Input Input Input Input Input Output Output Output Output Output Output Output Output Pin No 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 Signal Name Ext_GPIN_1_N Ext_GPIN_2_N Ext_GPIN_3_N Ext_GPIN_4_N Ext...

Page 57: ... ON OFF OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON Function External control mode OFF External control mode ON Power off Power on Image mute off Image mute on The following functions are used depending on the combination of the input connectors Selects title registered to MACRO 1 Selects title registered to MACRO 2 Selects title registered to MACRO 3 Selects title registered to MACRO 4 Selects title registered to MACRO...

Page 58: ...pliant with hot plug detect HPD Use a single link cable Noise may be generated in the video if you use a dual link cable EDID is available even when the projector is switched off Pin No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Signal Name TMDS Data 2 TMDS Data 2 TMDS Data 2 Shield Unused Unused DDC Clock DDC Data Unused TMDS Data 1 TMDS Data 1 TMDS Data 1 Shield Unused Pin No 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24...

Page 59: ... 45 to 1 8 1 Zoom Lens 1 8 to 2 4 1 Zoom Lens 2 2 to 3 0 1 Zoom Lens 3 0 to 4 3 1 Anamorphic lens 1 25 Anamorphic turret Lamp house module Lamp Adaptor 3 0kW lamp Power Cord kit Wireless LAN Card NWL 100 Series Touch Panel Controler Touch Panel Holder Arm Air Filter Built in type Multi Media Switcher DVI Input Board SDI Input Board Analog RGB Input Board VIDEO Input Board Model name L2K 14ZM L2K 1...

Page 60: ...52 6 Appendix MEMO ...

Page 61: ... NEC Viewtechnology Ltd 2006 Printed in Japan Ver 2 06 06 ...

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