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DLP CinemaTM Projector Installation manual
NC1500C

NC2500S Important Information
WARNING
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN
OR
MOISTURE. ALSO DO NOT USE THIS
UNIT’S
POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN
EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR
OTHER OUTLETS, UNLESS THE PRONGS
CAN BE FULLY INSERTED. REFRAIN
FROM OPENING THE CABINET AS
THERE ARE HIGH-VOLTAGE COMPONENTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
OPEN COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol warns the user that uninsulated
voltage within the unit may have sufficient
magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore,
it is dangerous to make any kind of contact
with any part inside of this unit.
This symbol alerts the user that important
literature
concerning the operation and
maintenance of
this unit has been included.
Therefore, it should be
read carefully in
order to avoid any problems.
Precautions: Please read this
prior to setup to use your NC1500C
safely. To use this projector safely,
always observe the following precautions
when setting up the projector
. There is
the possibility of
serious accidents that
can lead to death or serious injuries if
the projector is handled improperly
because these precautions were ignored.
Handle this projector only after you
completely understand these precautions.
DOC compliance Notice
This Class A digital apparatus meets
all requirements of the Canadian Interference-
Causing Equipment Regulations.
WARNING
This is a Class A product. In a domestic
environment this product may cause
radio interference in which case the
user may be required to take adequate
measures.
CAUTION
• In order to reduce any interference
with radio and television reception
use a signal cable with ferrite core
attached.
Use of signal cables without a ferrite
core attached may cause interference
with radio
and television reception.
• This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment
generates,
uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance
with the
installation manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in 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.
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NC2500S Important Information
Warning
Always connect to a ground prior
to connecting to the AC power supply.
• A very high, leaked current will flow
to the projector. Therefore, always
connect to a ground prior to connecting
to the AC power supply.
Connect the projector to exhaust
equipment.
•
Use a duct, etc., to connect the projector’s
air outlet to exhaust equipment that
can handle flow amounts of at least
16 m
3
/min. See section “ Mounting Exhaust
Equipment ” in this manual to mount
it correctly.
Equipment Installation and
Transport
•
Be very careful not to allow the projector
head to be shocked or excessively
shaken when installing or transporting
the projector. The internal components
of the projector head can be damaged if
they are excessively shocked or shaken.
When opening the lamp door
• There is a high voltage lamp inside
the projector. There is the danger of
cracking the lamp, so never open this
door unless absolutely necessary. Also,
when opening the lamp door, use
the prescribed procedures to ensure
that you do it safely.
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 down from level
could
reduce lamp life. Do not put the
projector
on its side when the lamp
is on. Doing
so may cause damage to
the projector.
2. Do not place the projector in direct
sunlight, near heaters or heat
radiating appliances.
3.
Exposure to direct sunlight, smoke or
steam could harm internal components.
4. Handle your projector carefully.
Dropping
or jarring your projector
could damage internal components.
5. To carry the projector, a minimum
of six persons are required.
Do not hold the lens part and the
anamorphic lens parts with your
hand. Otherwise the projector
may
tumble or drop, causing personal
injury.
6. Do not place heavy objects on top
of the projector.
Power Supply
1. The projector is so designed that it
operates with the power supply voltage
described below.
•
AC200-240V 50/60Hz
Ensure that your power supply fits
this requirement before attempting
to use your projector.
2.
Consult your dealer for installing the
power cord to the projector. DO NOT
install the power cord by yourself. Doing so
may cause a fire or electric shock.
3. Handle the power cord carefully
and avoid excessive bending. Do
not place any heavy objects on the
power cord. A damaged cord can
cause electric shock or fire.
4. If the projector will not be used for
an extended period of time, shut
down AC power.
5. Placing the power cord and the
signal cable closely to each other can
cause beat noise. If this happens,
keep the two separated so that beat
noise is not generated. Beat
noise is
corruption of the picture often
seen as
a rolling band moving through
the
image.
6. Do not touch the projector during a
thunder
storm. Doing so can cause
electrical shock
or fire.
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NC2500S Important Information
Cleaning
1. Shut down AC power to the projection
head 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.
3. Use a blower or lens paper to clean
the lens, and be careful not to
scratch or mar the lens.
Fire and Shock
Precautions
1. Ensure that there is sufficient ventilation
and that vents are unobstructed to
prevent potentially dangerous concentrations
of ozone and the build-up of heat
inside your projector. Allow at least
8 inches (20cm) of space between your
projector and a wall. Connect the
projector exhaust outlet with the
exhaust
equipment having a capacity
of 16m3/min or more.
2.
Prevent foreign objects such as paper
clips
and bits of paper from falling
into your
projector. Do not attempt to
retrieve any objects that might fall into
your projector. Do not insert any metal
objects such as a
wire or screwdriver
into your projector. If something should
fall into your projector,
disconnect it
immediately and have the object
removed by a qualified service person.
3.
Do not place any liquids on top of your
projector. Refer servicing to qualified
service personnel if liquid has been spilled.
4.
Keep any items such as magnifying
glass
out of the light path of the
projector. The light being projected
from the lens
is extensive, therefore
any kind of abnormal objects that can
redirect light coming out of
the lens,
can cause unpredictable outcome
such
as fire or injury to the eyes.
5. Do not cover the lens with the
supplied
lens cap or equivalent while
the projector is on. Doing so can lead
to melting of the cap
and possibly
burning your hands due to the heat
emitted from the light output.
6.
When using a LAN cable: For safety,
do not
connect to the connector for
peripheral device wiring that might
have excessive Voltage.
CAUTION: High Pressure Lamp May
Explode if Improperly Handled. Refer
Servicing to Qualified Service Personnel.
Lamp Caution: Please
read before operation
Due to the lamp being sealed in a
pressurized
environment, there is a small
risk of explosion, if not operated correctly.
There is minimal
risk involved, if the unit
is in proper working order, but if damaged
or
operated beyond the recommended hours,
the risk of explosion
increases. Please
note that there is a warning
system built
in, that displays following message when
you reach a preset operating time
“Bulb Over Time”. When you see this
message please contact your dealer
for a replacement. If the lamp does
explode, smoke will be discharged from
the vents located on the back of the
unit. Do not stand in front of the
vents during the
operation. This smoke
is comprised of glass in
particulate form
and Xenon gas, and will not cause
harm if kept out of your eyes. If your
eyes have 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 cooling fluids are
swallowed or contacted with your eyes,
please consult with doctors immediately.
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NC2500S Important Information
CAUTION For questions relating to unclear
points or repairs
Never unplug the projection head power
plug from the outlet under the following
conditions. Doing so can cause damage to
the projector:
Contact your dealer or the following
support branches for questions relating to
unclear points, malfunctions and repairs
of the product.
• While projecting image
• While cooling after the lamp has been
turned off. (The POWER indicator
blinks in orange while the fan is
rotating, and the LCD screen is
displaying "cooling...". The cooling fun
continues to
work for 5 minutes).
In Europe
NEC Europe, Ltd. / European Technical Centre
Address: Unit G, Stafford Park 12,
Telford TF3 3BJ, U.K.
Telephone: [phone]
Fax Line: [phone]
Disposing of your used product
EU-wide legislation as implemented in
each Member State requires
that used electrical and electronic
products carrying the mark (left)
must be disposed of separately
from normal household waste.
This includes projectors and
their electrical accessories or
lamps. When you dispose of
such products, please follow the
guidance of your local authority
and/or ask the shop where you
purchased the product. After
collecting the used products,
they are reused and recycled
in a proper way. This effort
will help us reduce the wastes
as well as the negative impact
to the human health and the
environment at the minimum
level. The mark on the electrical
and electronic products only
applies to the current European
Union Member States.
In North America
NEC Solutions America, Inc.
Address: 10850 Gold Center Drive,
Suite 200 Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Telephone: [phone]
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NC2500S Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Important Information ........................................................................................ D-2
Table of Contents ................................................................................................. D-6
1. Before Setting Up Your Projector ........D-8
1.1 Exhaust equipment specifications .................................................... D-8
1.2 Selecting Primary/Anamorphic Lenses for Your Projector ............... D-9
1.2.1 Screen Type ......................................................................................... D-9
1.2.2 Selection of Anamorphic Lens ................................................................. D-9
1.2.3 Selection of Primary Lens ......................................................................D-10
1.3 Removing the projector covers ...................................................... D-12
1.3.1 Top rear cover removal procedure ..........................................................D-13
1.3.2 Top cover mounting procedure ...............................................................D-14
1.3.3 Side cover removal & mounting .............................................................D-15
2. Setting Up Your Projector ...............D-16
2.1 Setup procedure............................................................................. D-16
2.2 Projector installation...................................................................... D-17
2.3 Connecting the power cord ............................................................ D-18
2.4 Mounting the primary lens ............................................................. D-21
2.5 Mounting the anamorphic lens motorized turret ............................ D-23
2.5.1 List of accessories attached to turret ......................................................D-23
2.5.2 Descriptions of the parts in turret...........................................................D-23
2.5.3 Mount the turret ..................................................................................D-24
2.6 Installation of Small Iris (Information for Service Personnel) ..... D-25
2.7 Mounting the exhaust equipment ................................................... D-27
2.8 Mounting the lamp bulb ................................................................. D-27
3. Projector Adjustment and Connecting ........D-28
3.1 Flow of Adjustment and Connecting ............................................... D-28
3.2 Turning your projector on .............................................................. D-29
3.3 Setting the projector projection method ........................................ D-30
3.4 Adjusting the primary lens ............................................................. D-31
3.4.1 Display the test pattern ........................................................................D-31
3.4.2 Adjusting the screen ratio .....................................................................D-31
3.5 Mounting and adjusting the anamorphic ........................................ D-33
3.5.1 Mounting the anamorphic......................................................................D-33
3.5.2 Adjusting the anamorphic lens position ...................................................D-34
3.5.3 Adjusting the anamorphic lens inclination................................................D-35
3.6 Connecting the image input ........................................................... D-36
3.7 Connecting the various control terminal ........................................ D-37
3.8 Controlling Your Projector Using a Wireless LAN Card ................... D-38
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4. LCD Menu ...............................D-39
4.1 List of menu ................................................................................... D-39
4.1.1 When you use the service personnel menu ..............................................D-40
4.2 Title Select ..................................................................................... D-41
4.2.1 Title select (Title Memory) .....................................................................D-41
4.2.2 Test Pattern .........................................................................................D-41
4.3 Configuration ................................................................................. D-42
4.3.1 Lamp Setup.........................................................................................D-42
4.3.2 Setup .................................................................................................D-42
4.3.3 Installation ..........................................................................................D-45
4.3.4 Memory ..............................................................................................D-48
4.4 Title Setup...................................................................................... D-49
4.4.1 Macro Key ...........................................................................................D-49
4.5 Information.................................................................................... D-50
4.5.1 Lamp ..................................................................................................D-50
4.5.2 Macro Key ...........................................................................................D-51
4.5.3 Usage .................................................................................................D-51
4.5.4 Error Code...........................................................................................D-51
4.5.5 Version ...............................................................................................D-52
4.5.6 IP Address...........................................................................................D-53
4.5.7 MMS Status .........................................................................................D-53
5. Appendix ................................D-54
5.1 Trouble shooting ............................................................................ D-54
5.1.1 List of Error code..................................................................................D-54
5.2 List of registered titles (when shipped from the factory) ............... D-54
5.3 Index ............................................................................................. D-55
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1.
Before Setting Up Your
Projector
1.1 Exhaust equipment specifications
It is necessary to connect the air outlet of the projector to the exhaust equipment. The
accessory protective sheet should also be mounted because the area around the air outlet
can become very hot. For Exhaust equipment Installation, see “2.7. Mounting the exhaust
equipment”(Page D-27).
Exhaust hose
protective sheet
Exhaust 16m3/min. or more
Air outlet size (external diameter) about 200mm
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NC1500C 1. Before Setting Up Your Projector
1.2 Selecting Primary/Anamorphic Lenses for Your
Projector
This section provides guideline information on how to select a screen size and projector
mounting position appropriate for your presentation purposes and about selection of types of
lenses as well. Select primary/anamorphic lenses for your projector according to the
environment in which it is installed.
Note that all descriptions given in this manual suppose that the angle of projection is zero
degree. Therefore, you need to calculate the projector tilt/pan angle so that it can be
minimized during projection when you project slides downward or from a side.
1.2.1 Screen Type
The following two types of screen masks can be used for the DLP Cinema Projector. Check
the screen mask for your projector for its type before selecting lenses because types of
primary/anamorphic lenses to be used on the projector and its settings depend upon the
type of screen mask you use.
Horizontal moving screen mask
Screen masks move horizontally to
adjust the screen.
Vertical moving screen mask
Screen masks move vertically to adjust the
screen.
1.2.2 Selection of Anamorphic Lens
An anamorphic lens is required when you use a wide screen for projection. Because a
different type of anamorphic lens should be used according to the type of projector and
screen, determine an appropriate anamorphic lens in consultation with the end user,
considering its application purpose. See the table below for available anamorphic lenses.
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Available Anamorphic Lenses
Screen mask type Screen Type Anamorphic lens Remarks
SCOPE ×1.25
VISTA －
Horizontal moving
HDTV －
SCOPE ×1.25 or None No anamorphic lens should be used if
the zooming power of the primary
lens is insufficient.
VISTA －
Vertical moving
HDTV －
Memo Some settings for screen presentation may be required when vertical moving screen masks.
1.2.3 Selection of Primary Lens
Option lenses
MODEL Magnifying
L2K-14ZM 1.45 - 1.8
L2K-18ZM 1.8 - 2.4
L2K-22ZM 2.2 - 3.0
L2K-30ZM 3.0 - 4.3
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Projected Images
The anamorphic lens works to magnify projected images horizontally when you use a wide
screen for projection (SCOPE).
How to Calculate the Magnification of Primary Lens
SCOPE projection:
Length of projection (L)
Primary lens
magnification = Screen width (W) ÷Anamorphic lens magnification
Use 1x for anamorphic lens magnification if this lens is not in use.
VISTA/HDTV projection:
Length of projection (L)
Primary lens
magnification = Screen width (W) ÷(2048 ÷Number of pixels per horizontal line)
* Number of pixels per horizontal line: 1998 for VISTA; 1920 for HDTV
* Select a lens that meets the magnification requirement for both SCOPE and VISTA/HDTV
screen types.
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NC1500C 1. Before Setting Up Your Projector
1.3 Removing the projector covers
You can remove covers of the projector by opening hexagonal fasteners.
As shown below, a projector has 9 covers:
Name of the cover
B; Top rear cover
Remarks for cover mounting and removal
- You cannot remove the top rear cover (B) without removing the top front cover (A) first.
- A key for the lamp doors is necessary to open and close the “A: Top surface front cover,”
“J: Lamp replacement door."
- To the top rear cover (B), the cables for rear status indicator are connected. When
removing the top rear cover, it is necessary to remove the cables for rear status indicator,
too. Refer to “1.3.1. Top rear cover removal procedure (Page.D-13)” for the procedure.
- When mounting the top front cover (A) and the top rear cover (B), connect the cables for
rear status indicator and then mount the top rear cover (B) first. Refer to “1.3.2. Top cover
mounting procedure (Page.D-14)” for the procedure.
The table below shows the covers which need to be removed at each step.
Step Covers (*:the covers which need to be removed at each step)
A B C D E F G H1 H2
Connecting the AC power cord *
Connecting the Touch Panel (optional) * *
Mounting the Primary lens *
Mounting the Turret **
Mounting the Small iris *
Mounting the MMS (optional) * *
Mounting the Exhaust equipment
H; Motorized turret
mounting port
A; Top front cover
E; Front cover (Top)
F; Front cover (Bottom)
G; Lens side cover
D; Side rear cover
C; Side front cover
I; Lamp change door
I; Front power supply
p
art cover
H; Motorized turret
mounting port
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NC1500C 1. Before Setting Up Your Projector
1.3.1 Top rear cover removal procedure
[1] Remove the top front cover
of the projector.
To remove the top front cover, an
exclusive key is required.
Cancel the locking with the exclusive key
and remove the hexagonal fasteners (at 4
places) at the top to remove the cover.
[2] Open the top rear cover of
the projector and place it
on the top of the projector
once.
Remove the hexagonal fasteners (2
places) on the top.
[3] Remove the cables for rear
status indicator.
To the top rear cover, the cables from
rear status indicators are connected (2
places). Before removing the cover,
remove the cables as follows:
<1> Remove the cables from the board
(Connector name: POSTA).
<2> Lift up the cover for about 5 cm.
<3> Remove the cables from the clamp
in front of you.
POSTA
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[4] Remove the top rear cover.
1.3.2 Top cover mounting procedure
[1] Place the top rear cover of
the projector once on the
top of the projector.
Place it at a position where the cables
from rear status indicators can be
connected.
[2] Connect the cables for rear
status indicator.
Before mounting the top rear cover, it is
necessary to connect the cables.
<1> Pass the cables through the
clamp of the projector.
<2> Connect the cables to the
connector of the board
(Connector name: POSTA).
POSTA
[3] Mount the top rear cover.
Close the hexagonal fasteners (2 places)
at the top and remove the cover.
[4] Mount the top front cover.
Close the hexagonal fasteners (4 places)
at the top and lock them with the
exclusive key.
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NC1500C 1. Before Setting Up Your Projector
1.3.3 Side cover removal & mounting
Side cover removal procedure
Remove the side rear cover and lens side cover by removing the hexagonal fasteners (2
places) at the bottom of covers and pulling down the covers.
Connection terminals are fastened to the side front cover by four screws. Use the following
procedures to remove this cover.
<1> Remove the four fixing screws of the
connection terminals.
<2> Open the hexagonal fasteners (2 places) at
the cover bottom.
<3> Lower the cover to remove it.
Side cover mounting procedure
Insert the covers to the top of the cover mounting positions and mount them using
hexagonal fasteners (2 places) at the bottom of covers.
For mounting the side front cover, it is necessary to fasten the connection terminal section
using the screws (4 places) that were removed. Mount the cover according to the procedure
below.
<1> Insert the claws at the cover top (2 places)
into the cover mounting holes of the
projector.
<2> Close the hexagonal fasteners (2 places) at
the cover bottom.
<3> Mount the fixing screws (4 places) of the
connection terminal section.
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2.
Setting Up Your
Projector
2.1 Setup procedure
Set up the projector according to the procedure below. This chapter describes the installation
procedure until turning on of the power.
- STEP1
Projector installation (See page D-17)
- STEP 2
Connecting the power cord (See page D-18)
- STEP3
Mounting the primary lens (See page D-21)
- STEP4
Mounting the anamorphic lens motorized turret (See page D-23)
- STEP5
Installation of Small Iris (Information for Service Personnel) (See page D-25)
- STEP6
Mounting Exhaust equipment (See page D-27)
- STEP7
Mounting the lamp bulb (See page D-27)
- STEP8
Mount the following optional parts as required.
Install a touch panel (See “Touch Panel Section”).
Install a multimedia switcher (See “MM2000B Section”)
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NC1500C 2. Setting Up Your Projector
2.2 Projector installation
Move the projector to the projection position and install it corresponding to the screen and
projection conditions.
To correct the inclination to the right or left of the projector, use the level adjusters at 4
positions. You can extend the level adjuster to 10 mm at the maximum (Rotate it
counterclockwise for extension).
To adjust the level adjusters of the projector, extend the two level adjusters at
the front and the back at the same time so that the weight is imposed to them
equally. If you adjust only one adjuster, the weight is not imposed equally, which
may result in level adjuster failure.
Caution
Level adjusters
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NC1500C 2. Setting Up Your Projector
2.3 Connecting the power cord
Connect the power cords of the lamp power supply unit and the projector. The AC power
cord is not attached as an accessory. Consult with your dealer/distributor for the cord.
•Carefully read the contents described in this section before connection and
connect the cords according to the proper procedure. Inappropriate handling
may cause fatal, serious or other bodily injuries due to fire or electric shock.
Warning
Caution
•Before connecting the power cords, check that the main power switches of the
projector and the lamp power supply unit are turned off. Implement the
connection with AC power shut off.
•Entrust a specialist to carry out the power supply work from the power supply
equipment of the building to the place of projector installation.
[1] Remove the front cover of
the projector.
Remove the hexagonal fasteners at the
top (at 3 places) and remove the front
cover.
[2] Remove the mounting
bracket A.
Remove the two screws, then remove the
mounting bracket A mounted other main
unit.
Mount the removed mounting bracket A
after connecting the power cord using
Step [5].
Mounting bracket A
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[3] Mount the mounting bracket
B.
Mount the mounting bracket B to the
power cord kit using the mounting screws
(4 pieces).
[4] Connect the power cord to
the noise filter terminal.
(1) Japan; black, Euro/USA; Brown
(2) Japan; White, Euro/USA; Blue
GND; Green/Yellow
The screws for the terminals (1) and (2)
do not come off. (They have a jump-up
structure.)
Upon connection completion, close the
terminal cover of the noise filter terminal.
[5] Mount the parts A.
Mount the parts A at the projector (at 2
places).
Mounting bracket B
(1)
(2)
Terminal
cover
Mounting bracket A
Gnd
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