NEC NP-42HD User manual

User’s Manual
DLP Cinema®Projector Head
NP-42HD
Light Module
NP-24LU03/NP-20LU03/NP-18LU03
DLP Cinema®Projector
NP-NC2443ML/NP-NC2043ML/
NP-NC1843ML
DLP Cinema®Projector
Model No. (Some models are not available for sales in certainregions.)
NP-42HD/NP-NC2443ML/NP-NC2043ML/NP-NC1843ML
NP-24LU03 / NP-20LU03 / NP-18LU03

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Important Information
Precautions: Please read this manual carefully before
using your NP-42HD/NP-NC2443ML/NP-NC2043ML/
NP-NC1843ML and keep the manual handy for future ref-
erence. The NP-42HD (projector head) is called the “projec-
tor” in this manual.
• DLP (Digital Light Processing), DLP Cinema and DLP
Cinema logo are trademarks of Texas Instruments.
• Microsoft, Windows and Internet Explorer are either reg-
istered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
in the United States and/or other countries.
• Mozilla and Firefox are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of the Mozilla Foundation in the United States
and/or other countries.
• Oracle and Java are registered trademarks of Oracle
and/or its affiliates.
• Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the
United States and/or other countries.
• Other product names and logos mentioned in the user’s
manual may be the trademarks or registered trademarks
of their respective holders.
• The display screens and illustrations shown in this man-
ual may differ slightly from the actual ones.
• GPL/LGPL Software Licenses
• The product includes software licensed under GNU
• General Public License (GPL), GNU Lesser General
Public License (LGPL), and others.
• For more information on each software, see “readme.pdf”
inside the “about GPL&LGPL” folder on the supplied
CD-ROM.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN TOP
COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
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 lit-
erature concerning the operation and mainte-
nance of this unit has been included.Therefore,
it should be read carefully in order to avoid any
problems.
Laser Safety Caution
This product is classied as Class 1 of IEC 60825-1 Third
edition 2014. This product is classied as RG3 of IEC/EN
62471-5 First edition 2015.
Obey the laws and regulations of your country in relation to
the installation and management of the device.
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments of procedures other than
those specied herein may lead to hazardous laser radi-
ation exposure.
• No direct exposure to the beam shall be permitted, RG3
IEC/EN 62471-5:2015.
• Operators shall control access to the beam within the
hazard distance or install the product at the height that
will prevent spectators’ eyes from being in the hazard
distance.
• Do not look at operating light source. Eye injury may
result.
• Not for household use. (for USA)
• This projector must be installed high enough to provide
clearance for people who may walk beneath the beam
path or hazard distance. (for USA)
• Direct exposure of human eyes to beam is prohibited.
• The following graphic symbol indicating that looking into
the projector is prohibited is displayed on the projector
cabinet.
• Do not allow to look into the projector beam at any dis-
tance from the projector. An adult should supervise the
children to prevent exposure risks.
• Check that there is no one looking at the lens, when
using the remote control for starting the projector.
• Do not look at the projected light using optical devices
(binoculars, telescopes, magnifying glasses, reectors,
etc). Doing so could result in vision impairment.
• When performing the lens shift adjustment, make sure
that you are behind or beside the projector. Doing so from
the front of the projector may cause intense light to enter
into your eyes, resulting in damage to them.
• [WARNING: MOUNT ABOVE THE HEADS OF CHILDREN.]
The use of a ceiling mount is recommended with this
product to place it above the eyes of children.
• This projector, which is an RG3 product, is for business
use and must be installed in location where safety is
assured. For this reason, installation of the projector and
mounting and removal of the lens unit must be performed
by professional service personnel. To do the works, be
sure to consult your dealer. NEVER install the projector
by end users. Doing so may cause visual impairment and
other injuries.
• 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 re or injury to the eyes.
• When turning on the projector, ensure that nobody is fac-
ing towards the lens in the path of the light emitted from
the laser.
• This product can only be operated in theaters by specied
personnel. Customers should not operate this product.
Machine Noise Information Regulation - 3. GPSGV,
The highest sound pressure level is less than 70 dB (A) in
accordance with EN ISO 7779.

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Important Information
WARNING
This equipment is compliant with Class A of CISPR 32.
In a residential environment this equipment may cause
radio interference.
FCC Information (for USA only)
WARNING
• The Federal Communications Commission does not
allow any modications or changes to the unit
EXCEPT those specied by Sharp NEC Display
Solutions of America, Inc. in this manual. Failure to
comply with this government regulation could void
your right to operate this equipment.
• 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 instruc-
tion 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.
Supplier’s declaration of conformity (for USA only)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions.
(1) This device may not cause harmful inter-
ference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
U.S. Responsible
Party:
Sharp NEC Display Solutions of
America, Inc.
Address: 3250 Lacey Rd, Ste 500
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Telephone Number: 630-467-3000
Type of Product: Projector
Equipment
Classication:
Class A Peripheral
Model Number: NP-42HD/NP-NC2443ML/
NP-NC2043ML/NP-NC1843ML
WARNING
THE END USER IS NOT ALLOWED TO OPEN OR
MODIFY THE PRODUCT.
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS.
MAINTAIN AND SERVICE OF THE PRODUCT IS ONLY
TO BE HANDLED BY NEC AUTHORIZED TECHNICIANS.
Important Safeguards
These safety instructions are to ensure the long life of your
projector and to prevent re and shock. Please read them
carefully and heed all warnings.
Installation
1. Do not point the projection beam toward other people or
reective objects.
2. Consult your dealer for information about transporting
and installing the projector. Do not attempt to transport
and install the projector yourself.
The projector must be installed by qualied technicians
in order to ensure proper operation and reduce the risk
of bodily injury.
3. Place the projector on a at, level surface in a dry area
away from dust and moisture. Tilting the front of the pro-
jector up or down from level could reduce laser life.
Do not put the projector on its side when the laser is on.
Doing so may cause damage to the projector.
4. Do not place the projector in direct sunlight, near heaters
or heat radiating appliances.
5. Exposure to direct sunlight, smoke or steam could harm
internal components.
6. Handle your projector carefully. Dropping or jarring your
projector could damage internal components.
7. When moving the projector, be sure to remove the lens
from the projector before moving it.
8. To carry the projector, a minimum of six persons are
required.
9. Do not hold the lens part with your hand. Otherwise the
projector may tumble or drop, causing personal injury.
10.Do not place heavy objects on top of the projector.
11. Turn off the projector, and disconnect the power cable
before moving the projector.
For C2 connection, turn off the projector, shut down the
AC power to the projector and the light using a
circuitbreaker.
Disconnect the cables between devices and the light
before moving the projector.
12.The cooling fan settings need to be congured when
using the projector in a location at an altitude of approxi-
mately 5500 feet/1600 meters or higher. Consult your
dealer in advance.
13.Turn off the projector when removing and installing
lenses. Failure to do so can cause loss of vision.
For mounting or replacing the lens, please contact your
dealer.
14.Do not install and store the projector in the below
circumstances.
Failure to do so may cause of malfunction.
• Inpowerfulmagneticelds
• Incorrosivegasenvironment
• Outdoors
15.If you wish to have the projector installed on the ceiling;
• Donotattempttoinstalltheprojectoryourself.
• Theprojectormustbeinstalledbyqualiedtechni-
cians in order to ensure proper operation and reduce
the risk of bodily injury.
• Inaddition,theceilingmustbestrongenoughtosup-
port the projector and the installation must be in
accordance with any local building codes.
• Pleaseconsultyourdealerformoreinformation.
16.When moving the projector, check the following:
• Thattheprojectoristurnedoff,thepowerplugisdis-
connected from the outlet
• Thattheconnectorcablethatconnectsthedeviceto
the projector is unplugged

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Important Information
WARNING
1. Do not cover the lens with the supplied lens cap or
equivalent while the projector is on. Doing so can
lead to distorting or melting of the cap and burning
your hands due to the heat emitted from the light
output.
2. Do not place any objects, which are easily affected by
heat, in front of the projector lens. Doing so could
lead to the object melting from the heat that is emitted
from the light output.
The following graphic symbol is shown on the projec-
tor cabinet.
When using the projector tilted in the forward or backward
direction, use it in the range of (+15° to -15°) from horizontal.
If you tilt it outside of this range or tilt it to the left or right, it
may become damaged.
If the projector is tilted outside of this range when used tilted
in the forward or backward direction, “TiltDegreeOver” is
displayed on the LCD screen. If this message appears,
change the installation of the projector so that the angle is
within the given range from horizontal.
When installed on a oor or a desktop
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CAUTION
This equipment is not suitable for use in locations where
children are likely to be present
Power Supply
1. Consult your dealer for installing the power cable to the
projector. DO NOT install the power cable by yourself.
Doing so may cause a re or electric shock.
The projector is so designed that it operates with the
power supply voltage described below.
For C1 connection
(When the AC power to the projector power supply and
the light power supply is provided by a single cable)
• AC200V-240Vsinglephase50/60Hz
For C2 connection
(When the AC power to the projector power supply
and the light power supply is provided by separate
cables)
• AC100V-240Vsinglephase50/60Hz(projector
power supply)
• AC200V-240Vsinglephase50/60Hz(lightpower
supply)
Ensure that your power supply ts this requirement
before attempting to use your projector.
2. The power cable is not included with the projector. Ask
your dealer for the power cable to select and purchase.
Use a power cable that meets the standards and power
supply voltage of the country where you are using the
projector.
Refer to “2-2. Connecting the Power Cable” (page 26) for
details on connecting the power cable.
3. Handle the power cable carefully. A damaged or frayed
power cable can cause electric shock or re.
• Donotbendortugthepowercableexcessively.
• Donotplacethepowercableundertheprojector,or
any heavy object.
• Donotcoverthepowercablewithothersoftmateri-
als such as rugs.
• Donotheatthepowercable.
• Do not change the arrangement of the installed
power cable.
4. If the projector will not be used for an extended period of
time, turn off the projector, and disconnect the power
plug from the outlet.
5. Placing the power cable 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 re.
7. When installed on the ceiling, install the breaker in a
location that is easy to reach by hand.
Fire and Shock Precautions
1. Ensure that there is sufficient ventilation and that vents
are unobstructed to prevent potentially dangerous con-
centrations of ozone and the build-up of heat inside your
projector. Allow at least 24 inches (60 cm) of space
between your projector and a wall. In particular, clear a
space of 26.7 inches (70 cm) or more in front of the air
outlet on the rear surface and 12 inches (30 cm) or more
on the upper part of the projecter body.
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 screw-
driver into your projector. If something should fall into
your projector, shut down the AC power to the projector
immediately and have the object removed by a qualied
service person.
For C2 connection, turn off the projector, shut down the
AC power to the projector and the light using a circuit
breaker, and contact your dealer/distributor.
3. Turn off the projector, shut down AC power by using a
circuit breaker and contact qualied service personnel
under the following conditions. For C2 connection, turn
off the projector, shut down the AC power to the projector
and the light using a circuit breaker, and contact your
dealer/distributor for a repair.
• Whenthepowercableorplugisdamagedorfrayed.
• Ifliquidhasbeenspilledintotheprojector,orifithas
been exposed to rain or water.

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• Iftheprojectordoesnotoperatenormallywhenyou
follow the instructions described in this user’s
manual.
• Iftheprojectorhasbeendroppedorthecabinethas
been damaged.
• If the projector exhibits a distinct change in perfor-
mance, indicating a need for service.
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 re or injury to the eyes.
5. Never remove or open the projector cabinet and never
modify the projector. Otherwise, re, electric shock, or
leakage of laser light may cause visual impairment or
burn injuries.
6. When using a LAN cable:
For safety, do not connect to the connector for peripheral
device wiring that might have excessive Voltage.
7. Do not try to touch the air outlets on the projector during
normal projector operation as it is hot.
Cleaning
1. Shut down AC power by using a circuit breaker before
cleaning.
For C2 connection, turn off the projector, shut down the
AC power to the projector and the light using a circuit
breaker.
2. Clean the cabinet periodically with a cloth. If heavily
soiled, use a mild detergent. Never use strong deter-
gents 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.
4. Do not handle the projector and the power cable with wet
hands. Doing so can cause electrical shock or re.
CAUTION
1. Do not shut down AC power to the projector under
the following conditions. Doing so can damage the
projector.
• Whileprojectingimages
• Whilecoolingafterthepoweristurnedoff.
(The STATUS indicator LED blinks in orange while
the fan is rotating, and “cooling...” is displayed on
the LCD screen. )
- When using the IMB: 180 seconds
• During IMB Operation (if the projector is not in
standby state)
2. Do not turn of the AC power for 90 seconds after the
Laser is turned on and while the POWER indicator is
blinking green. Doing so could cause premature
Laser failure.
3. Keep hands away from the lens mounting portion
while the lens shift is in operation. Failure to do so
could result in ngers being pinched between the
cabinet and lens cover.
4. When main body is damaged, cooling uids may
come out of internal part.
Should this happen, immediately turn off the AC sup-
ply to the projector and contact your dealer.
DO NOT touch and drink the cooling uid.
When the cooling uids are swallowed or contacted
with your eyes, please consult with doctors
immediately.
Important Information
Caution on Carrying the Projector/Handling the
Optional Lens
The projector should always be carried by at least 6 people,
holding the handles on the front and back of the main body
and the grips on the bottom. Remove the lens unit from the
projector body when moving the projector.
When installing / removing a lens, shut down the AC power
to the projector.
When shipping the projector with the lens, remove the lens
before shipping the projector. Always attach the dust cap to
the lens whenever it is not mounted on the projector. The
lens and the lens shift mechanism may encounter damage
caused by improper handling during transportation.
Light Module
1. A light module containing multiple laser diodes is
included in the product as the light source.
2. These laser diodes are sealed in the light module. No
maintenance or service is required for the performance
of the light module.
3. End user is not allowed to replace the light module.
4. Contact qualied distributor for light module replace-
ment and further information.
Cable information
Use shielded cables or cables attached ferrite cores so as
not to interfere with radio and television reception.
For details, please refer to “2. Installation and Connection”
in this user’s manual.
Installing the Projector
This projector is an RG3 product.The projector is for profes-
sional use and must be installed in location where safety is
assured. For this reason, be sure to consult your dealer as
installation and attachment/detachment of the lens unit
must be performed by a professional service personnel.
Never try to install the projector by yourself. This may result
in visual impairment etc.
Connecting the power cord to earth
This equipment is designed to be used in the condition of
the power cord connected to earth. If the power cord is not
connected to the earth, it may cause electric shock. Please
make sure the power cord is earthed properly.
Do not use a 2-core plug converter adapter.
Handling the power cord
• Whenconnectingthepowercordtotheprojector’sACIN
terminal, make sure the connector is fully and rmly
inserted. Be sure to x the power cord using the power
cord stopper. Loose connection of the power cord could
lead to re or electric shock.
• Donotconnectordisconnectthepowercordwithwet
hands. Doing so could result in electric shock.
Lens shift, focus and zoom operations
• Whenshiftingthelensoradjustingthefocusorzoom,do
so from either behind or to the side of the projector. If
adjustments are performed from the front, your eyes
could be exposed to strong light and get injured.
• Keepyourhandsawayfromthelensareawhenperform-
ing the lens shift operation. If not, your ngers could get
caught in the gap between the cabinet and the lens.