NEC NC800C User manual

DLP Cinema®Projector Installation manual
NC800C

NC800C Important Information
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WARNING
TO PREVENT FIRE, SHOCK, OR OTHER
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.
DOC compliance Notice
This Class A digital apparatus meets
all requirements of the Canadian Interference-
Causing Equipment Regulations.
Precautions: Please read this manual
carefully before using your NC800C
and keep the manual handy for future
reference.
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.
Installation
1. Continual 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
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.

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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 four persons are required. Do
not hold the lens part and the
anamorphic lens part with your
hand. Otherwise the projector may
tumble or drop, causing personal
injury.
6. Do not place heavy objects on top
of the projector.
7. If you wish to have the projector
installed on the ceiling:
a Do not attempt to install the
projector yourself.
b The projector must be installed
by qualified technicians in order to
ensure proper operation and
reduce the risk of bodily injury.
c In addition, the ceiling must be
strong enough to support the
projector and the installation
must be in accordance with
any local building codes.
d Please consult your dealer for
more information.
e
Do not attempt to stack projectors
on the ceiling.
Power Supply
1. The projector is so designed that it
operates with the power supply voltage
described below.
•1.2kW (Max. 12A) AC100-120V
50/60Hz
•1.7kW (Max. 8.5A) AC200-240V
50/60Hz
Ensure that your power supply fits
this requirement before attempting
to use your projector.
2. Consult your dealer about 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. Beat noise is corruption of
the picture often seen as a rolling
band moving through the image.
Keep the two separated, to ensure
beat noise is not generated.
6. Do not touch the projector during a
thunder storm. Doing so can cause
electrical shock or fire.
Cleaning
1. Unplug 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.
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

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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 “Over Time Bulb”.
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:
Do not look into the lens while the
projector is on. Serious damage to
your eyes could result.
CAUTION
Never unplug the projection head power
plug from the outlet under the following
conditions. Doing so can cause damage to
the projector:
• While projecting image
• While cooling after the projector has
been turned off. (The POWER indicator
blinks in orange while the fan is rotating,
and the LCD screen is displaying
“cooling…”. The cooling fan continues to
work for 3 minutes.)
Remote Control Precautions
• Handle the remote control carefully.
• If the remote control gets wet, wipe
it dry immediately.
• Avoid excessive heat and humidity.
• Do not heat, take apart, or throw
batteries into fire.
• If you will not be using the remote
control for a long time, remove the
batteries.
• Ensure that you have the batteries’
polarity (+/-) aligned correctly.
• Do not use new and old batteries
together, or use different types of
batteries together.
• Dispose of used batteries according
to your local regulations.

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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.
For questions relating to unclear
points or repairs
Contact your dealer or the following support
branches for questions relating to unclear
points, malfunctions and repairs of the
product.
In Europe
NEC Europe, Ltd. / European Technical Centre
Address: Unit G, Stafford Park 12, Telford
TF3 3BJ, U.K.
Telephone: [phone]
Fax Line: [phone]
In North America
NEC Corporation of America
Digital Cinema Division
Address: 4111 West Alameda Avenue
Suite 412 Burbank, CA 91505
Telephone: [phone]
*If the above line is busy, please dial as
below;
Telephone: [phone]

NC800C Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Important Information .........................................................................................E-2
Table of Contents ..................................................................................................E-6
1. Before Setting Up Your Projector ........ E-8
1.1 Selecting Primary/Anamorphic Lenses for Your Projector ................E-8
1.2 Screen Type ......................................................................................E-9
1.3 Selecting of Anamorphic Lenses ........................................................... 9
1.4 Selection of Primary Lens................................................................E-10
1.5 List of Tools Used ............................................................................E-12
2. Setting Up Your Projector....... E-13
2.1 Connecting the Power Cord .............................................................E-13
2.1.1 Be sure to secure the power plug as follows: ........................................... E-14
2.1.2 When Using an EU Type Power Cable ...................................................... E-14
2.2 Setup Required for Overhead Installation .......................................E-15
2.3 Mounting the primary lens ..............................................................E-17
2.4 Mounting the Anamorphic Lens and Its Holder................................E-20
2.5 Installation of Small Iris (Information for Service Personnel) ...............................E-23
2.6 Affixing the security label ...............................................................E-25
3. Connecting to the Projector ........ E-26
3.1 Connecting the image input ............................................................E-26
3.2 Connecting the various control terminal .........................................E-27
3.3 Controlling Your Projector Using a Wireless LAN Card .............................E-28
4. Projector Adjustment ............. E-29
4.1 Setting the projector projection method .........................................E-29
4.2 Adjusting the primary lens ..............................................................E-30
4.2.1 Display the test pattern ........................................................................ E-30
4.2.2 Adjusting the screen ratio ..................................................................... E-31
4.3 Adjusting the anamorphic lens........................................................E-32
5. LCD Menu ............................... E-36
5.1 When you use the service personnel menu .....................................E-36
5.2 List of menu ....................................................................................E-37
5.3 Title Select ......................................................................................E-38
5.3.1 Title select (Title Memory)..................................................................... E-38

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5.3.2 Test Pattern ......................................................................................... E-38
5.4 Configuration ..................................................................................E-39
5.4.1 Lamp Setup......................................................................................... E-39
5.4.2 Setup ................................................................................................. E-39
5.4.3 Installation .......................................................................................... E-41
5.4.4 Memory .............................................................................................. E-43
5.5 Title Setup.......................................................................................E-43
5.5.1 Macro Key ........................................................................................... E-43
5.6 Information.....................................................................................E-44
5.6.1 Lamp .................................................................................................. E-44
5.6.2 Macro Key ........................................................................................... E-44
5.6.3 Usage ................................................................................................. E-44
5.6.4 Error Code........................................................................................... E-45
5.6.5 Version ............................................................................................... E-45
5.6.6 IP Address........................................................................................... E-45
5.6.7 MMS Status ......................................................................................... E-46
6. Appendix ................................ E-47
6.1 List of registered titles (when shipped from the factory) ................E-47
6.2 Index ..............................................................................................E-48

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1.
Before Setting Up Your
Projector
1.1 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 assume that
the angle of projection is zero degree. In case of
projection from an upper position or from the right or left,
it is necessary to calculate the width for the minimum
projected image that is a little larger than the screen size.
Screen
Width of minimum
Projected
image

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1.2 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.
1.3 Selecting of Anamorphic Lenses
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.
Available Anamorphic Lenses
Screen mask type Screen Type Projected area Anamorphic lens
SCOPE 2048 x 1080 x1.25
VISTA (FLAT) 1998 x 1080 -
Horizontal moving
HDTV 1920 x 1080 -
SCOPE 2048 x 1080 x1.25 or None (*)
VISTA (FLAT) 1998 x 1080 -
Vertical moving
HDTV 1920 x 1080 -
(*) If the screen mask is of vertical moving type and the image cannot be enlarged
vertically due to insufficient zooming magnification of the primary lens, do not use the
anamorphic lens for projection. In this case, it is necessary to set the Screen file
(Screen Presentation Setting). For the Screen file, refer to “Creating a Screen File” in
"Installation and Adjustment Manual (Touch Panel)”.

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Projected Images
The anamorphic lens works to magnify projected images horizontally when you use a wide
screen for projection (SCOPE).
1.4 Selection of Primary Lens
Option lenses
MODEL Magnifying
L2K-12ZM 1.25- 1.45
L2K-14ZM 1.45 - 1.8
L2K-18ZM 1.8 - 2.4
L2K-22ZM 2.2 - 3.0
L2K-30ZM 3.0 - 4.3
Screen
Area magnified by anamorphic lens
HDTV
Projected area, 1920 x 1080
VISTA (FLAT)
Pro
j
ected area
,
1998 x 1080
Pro
j
ected area
,
2048 x 1080

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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 (FLAT) /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 (FLAT); 1920 for HDTV
* Select a lens that meets the magnification requirement for both SCOPE and VISTA
(FLAT)/HDTV screen types.
Example of Primary Lens Calculation
If the projection distance (L) = 16 m, the screen width (W) = 8 m and the anamorphic
lens is not used:
16m
SCOPE projection = 8m÷1 = 2.0x
16m
VISTA (FLAT) projection = 8m×(2048÷1998) = 1.95x
16m
HDTV projection = 8m×(2048÷1920) = 1.88x
Therefore, "L2K-18ZM", which satisfies the magnifications in all of the above projections,
is selected as the primary lens.

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1.5 List of Tools Used
The tools used for NC800C installation are as follows:
Item Tool Quantity Major Application
Phillips head screwdriver (No.2) 1 CoversProjector
(NC800C) Flat head screwdriver 1 Lens
Hexagonal wrench (Width across flats: 4 mm) 1 Lamp house
Phillips head screwdriver (No.2) 1 -
Hexagonal wrench (Width across flats: 3mm) 1 -
Hexagonal wrench (Width across flats: 5mm) 1 Front bracket, Lens
holder
Anamorphic stand
(AS1.25/AS1.25-E)
Hexagonal wrench (Width across flats: 6mm) 1 Shaft L/R
Phillips head screwdriver (No.2) 1 -
Flat head screwdriver (3mm) 1 Connector
Touch panel
controller
(NC-TP6402)
Holder arm
(NC-TH6403)
Hexagonal wrench (Width across flats: 5mm) 1 Outer panel of the
projector
Lens Hexagonal wrench (Width across flats:
2.5mm)
1 Lens adaptor

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2.
Setting Up Your
Projector
2.1 Connecting the Power Cord
After making sure that the main power switch of your projector is turned off, plug its power
cord into an earthed, three-pin power outlet (power supply: 100-120 VAC or 200-240 VAC).
Caution
•Consult your dealer for installing the power cable to the projector. Do not
install the power cable by yourself.
•For equipment safety, be sure to provide ground connection. To prevent
the risk of electric shock, grounding must be conducted by a qualified
electrician. Make sure to connect the grounding conductor before plugging
the power connector.
Plug to a 100-120 VAC or 200-240 VAC
three-pin power outlet.

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2.1.1 Be sure to secure the power plug as follows:
(To prevent falling out)
[1] Lift the wire stopper.
[2] Plug the projector's power
cord into the wall outlet.
[3] Bring the wire stopper
down to secure the power
plug.
Caution
In order to protect the projector from being damaged, DO NOT unplug the
projector's power cable from the wall outlet:
immediately after the cooling fan stops working (the fan continues working for 3
minutes after the projector is tuned off); and while a flash memory card is in use
(the memory data could be destructed).
2.1.2 When Using an EU Type Power Cable
Replace the attached wire stopper with the EU-spec. one supplied with the projector,
following the steps below:
[1] Remove the attached
Japan/US-spec. wire
stopper.
1
2
[2] Mount the EU-spec. wire
stopper.
2
1
Wire stopper
Power plug
Japan/US-spec.
wire stopper
Use these holes to
mount the EU type wire
stopper.
EU-spec. wire
stopper

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2.2 Setup Required for Overhead Installation
The DLP Cinema Projector has been shipped as a Desktop Front type “Normal-F” from our
factory. If you want to have the projector installed overhead or on the ceiling, you must
change the mounting orientation of the control panel located at the side of the projector.
[1] Change the position of the
projector stays as
illustrated on the right.
You can remove them by turning
counterclockwise.
[2] Remove the four screws
clamping the control panel
located on a side panel of
the projector.
[3] Hold the control panel
handles and gently pull the
panel off.
[4] Turn the control panel
upside down (180 degrees)
and gently insert into the
projector.
Attach
Remove

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[5] Tighten the four screws
previously removed to
remount the panel.

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2.3 Mounting the primary lens
Mount the attached lens holder (NC-50LA01) before mounting the primary lens to the
projector.
[1] Remove two mounting
metals of the lens holder.
Remove four mounting screws and
remove two mounting metals.
These four mounting screws and two
mounting metals will be used for lens
holder mounting.
[2] Place the lens with the face
upward.
Check that the place for putting the lens
is flat before the work.
It is recommended to keep the lens cap
set so as to protect the lens from any
damage.
[3] Insert the lens holder from
under the lens.
Align the lens holder slits with two lens
insertion guides and insert the lens
holder.
[4] Fix two mounting metals of
the lens holder with four
mounting screws.
Mounting metals
Lens Holder
Slit
lens
insertion
guides

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[5] Remove the rubber cap that
covers the primary lens
setscrew located on the
side panel of the projector.
Use a slotted screwdriver to
untighten the setscrew.
[6] Loosen the screws on both
sides of the lens hood to
remove the hood pieces
sideways.
[7] Holding the primary lens
unit with its guide notch up,
insert it into the projector
until it cannot go further.
[8] While slightly pushing the
lens unit up, retighten the
lens setscrew previously
loosened.
[9] Replace the setscrew
rubber cap to its place.

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[10] Attach the lens control
connector.
[11] Attach the dust prevention
cover (sponge), supplied
with the projector, to the
lens unit.
[12] Remount the lens hood
pieces.

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2.4 Mounting the Anamorphic Lens and Its Holder
An optional 1.25x anamorphic lens Model AL1.25/AL1.25-E are required for film projection in
a wide-screen, CinemaScopic movie format on the DLP Cinema Projector Model NC800C. A
dedicated, stand-type anamorphic lens holder Model AS1.25/AS1.25-E are optionally
available for mounting this lens. See also the instruction manual for the lens holder.
Names of the Components
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X-direction operating grip
Y-direction adjusting knob
X- direction fixing lever
X-direction to
pp
er
Tilt angle
ad
j
ustin
g
knob
Z-direction
setscrew
Y-direction
setscrew
Pan angle adjusting/
fixin
g
screw
(
P2
)
Pan angle adjusting/
fixing screw (P1)
Anamorphic lens holder screw
Tilt an
g
le fixin
g
screw
Z-direction
setscrew