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DLP Cinema
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User's Manual
DLP Cinema
Projector
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NC1201L-A
Model No.
NP-NC1201L-A

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  • Page 1 DLP Cinema Projector ® User’s Manual DLP Cinema Projector ® NC1201L-A Model No. NP-NC1201L-A...

  • Page 2: Important Information

    Please read this manual carefully before using your in relation to the installation and management of the device. NC1201L-A and keep the manual handy for future refer- ence. The NC1201L-A (projector unit) is called the “pro- jector” , and the NP-90MS01/NP-90MS02 (integrated CAUTION media server) is called the “media block”...
  • Page 3 MODIFY THE PRODUCT. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE OF THE PRODUCT IS ONLY TO BE HANDLED BY NEC AUTHORIZED It is possible to vertically set up this device at 360 degrees. TECHNICIANS. However, please do not set up the main part of the device...
  • Page 4 Important Information Power Supply Cleaning 1. The projector is so designed that it operates with the 1. Turn off the projector and unplug the power cable before power supply voltage described below. cleaning the cabinet or replacing the Laser. • AC200–240V 9.2 A 50/60Hz Single-phase 2.
  • Page 5 Fax Line: +49 89 99699 500 Email Address: info@nec-displays.com WEB Address: http://www.nec-display-solutions.com In North America Company Name: NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc. Address: 500 Park Boulevard, Suite 1100 Itasca, Illinois 60143, U.S.A. Telephone: +1 800 836 0655 Fax Line: +1 800 356 2415 Email Address: pjtechsupport@necdisplay.com...
  • Page 6 Important Information Laser Aperture Modules • The laser module is equipped in this product. Use of controls or adjustments of procedures other than those specified herein may lead to hazardous laser radiation exposure. • This product is classified as Class 1 of IEC60825-1 Third edition 2014. Obey the laws and regulations of your country in relation to the installation and management of the device.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Information ..............2 1.What’s in the Box? and the Names of the Projector Parts ..... 8 1-1. Features ..................................8 1-2. What’s in the Box? ..............................10 1-3. Names of the Projector Parts ..........................11 2.Installation and Connection ............17 2-1.

  • Page 8: What's In The Box? And The Names Of The Projector Parts

    ® Complies with the strict projection standards defined by the Digital Cinema Initiatives (DCI) industry group in the United States using leading imaging technology of NEC. It also supports 3D projection and high frame rates (HFR). • Employs a long life laser light source The projector employs a newly developed laser light source offering excellent reliability and redundancy. Since the laser light source has a long life (approx.
  • Page 9 1. What’s in the Box? and the Names of the Projector Parts • Equipped with easy to use functions (1) Lens memory function and light memory function that can be operated with one touch. The projector is equipped with a lens memory function that can save the zoom position and shift position of the lens and a light memory function that can save the brightness setting separately for each input signal.

  • Page 10: What's In The Box

    1. What’s in the Box? and the Names of the Projector Parts 1-2. What’s in the Box? Check the content of the accessories.  Projector  Power cable stopper  Service Keys x 2  Important Information  CD-ROM (User’s Manual) ...

  • Page 11: Names Of The Projector Parts

    1. What’s in the Box? and the Names of the Projector Parts 1-3. Names of the Projector Parts 1-3-1. Front of the projector 1. Rear status indicator Indicates 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.

  • Page 12: Rear Of The Projector

    1. What’s in the Box? and the Names of the Projector Parts 8. Remote interlock connector (inside front of projector) This port is for safely using the laser in this device. It is used to externally control the laser illumination in the projector. Consult with your dealer/distributor about using this.

  • Page 13: Bottom Of The Projector

    1. What’s in the Box? and the Names of the Projector Parts 1-3-3. Bottom of the projector 1. Handle (4 locations) Handles for moving the projector. 2. Level adjusters (in 4 positions) In the ordinary installation, you can adjust the projector inclination at 4 positions.

  • Page 14: Connection Terminals

    1. What’s in the Box? and the Names of the Projector Parts 1-3-4. Connection terminals 1. Service terminal (REMOTE) (Stereo mini) This terminal is used for service purpose only. 2. Ethernet port (LAN) (RJ-45) The port for interfacing with an image signal server or controlling the projector from a PC via a network. Connect the projec- tor and the PC with a commercially available Ethernet cable (10/100Base-T).

  • Page 15: Control Panel

    1. What’s in the Box? and the Names of the Projector Parts 1-3-5. Control panel 1. Light button Toggles ON and OFF the light on the control panel of the projector and the backlight on the LCD screen. 2. DOUSER indicator Displays the douser open/close state.
  • Page 16 1. What’s in the Box? and the Names of the Projector Parts 11. EXIT button Press this button to return to the previous menu item. 12. KEY LOCK button Press this button to lock (KEY LOCK) the buttons on the control panel. Buttons on the control panel do not function while KEY LOCK is on.

  • Page 17: Installation And Connection

    Installation and Connection 2-1. Steps for setting up and connecting Use the following steps for setting up your projector: • Step 1 Setup the screen and projector. (Contact your dealer to carry out the setup.) • Step 2 Connect the power cable to the projector. (See page 18) • Step 3 Connect cables to the image input terminals.

  • Page 18: Connecting The Power Cable

    2. Installation and Connection 2-2. Connecting the Power Cable The power cable is not included with the projector. Use a power cable that meets the standards and power supply voltage of the country where you are using the projector. Ask your dealer for the power cable to select and purchase. WARNING Carefully read the contents described in this section before connection and connect the cables according to the proper procedure.
  • Page 19 2. Installation and Connection Connect the AC power supply cable. Connect the AC power supply cable to the projector. AC input Connect the power plug to the electrical outlet. This completes the connection of the AC power supply cable.
  • Page 20 2. Installation and Connection Attaching the power cable stopper To prevent the power cable from accidently removing from the AC IN of the projector, attach the supplied power cable stopper to clamp the power cable. CAUTION • To prevent the power cable from coming loose, make sure that all the prongs of the power cable are fully inserted into the AC IN terminal of the projector before using the power cable stopper to fix the power cable.
  • Page 21 2. Installation and Connection Slide the clamper to the hilt of the power cable. Pulling the knob in the arrow direction allows you to adjust the clamper position. Once the clamper position is adjusted, release the knob to lock the clamper. knob Pull the band to hold the power cable.
  • Page 22 2. Installation and Connection Removing the power cable from the power cable stopper Pull the knob of the clamper and loosen the band. Pull the knob and slide the clamper away from the power plug. CAUTION The projector may become hot temporarily when the power is turned off or if the AC power is disconnected while the projec- tor is projecting.

  • Page 23: Connecting The Image Input Terminals

    2. Installation and Connection 2-3. Connecting the image input terminals The video input ports that can be used with the IMB are as follows. Refer to the instruction manual of the IMB for details on connecting the video input ports with external equipment. NP-90MS02 HDMI input port SDI input port...

  • Page 24: Projection Of Images (Basic Operation)

    Projection of Images (Basic Operation) 3-1. Steps of projecting images • Step 1 Turn on the power to the projector. (See page 25) • Step 2 Select the title of input signal. (See page 27) • Step 3 Adjust the position and size of the projected screen. (See page 28) • Step 4 Turn off the power to the projector.

  • Page 25: Turning Your Projector On

    3. Projection of Images (Basic Operation) 3-2. Turning your projector on • Connect the power cable to the projector. (See page 18) Preparation: • Supply AC power to the projector. • Turn off the main power switch to the projector when supplying or cutting AC power to the projector. NOTE Supplying or shutting down the AC power while the main power switch is on will damage the projector. • Turning on and off the projector involves a two-step operation;...
  • Page 26 3. Projection of Images (Basic Operation) If KEY LOCK is on, press the KEY LOCK button for one second or longer. KEY LOCK becomes off. The KEY LOCK button indicator turns off and buttons on the control panel become operable. (See page 32) Press the POWER button on the control panel of your projector three seconds or longer.

  • Page 27: Selecting The Title Of Input Signal

    3. Projection of Images (Basic Operation) 3-3. Selecting the title of input signal This projector allows you to select pre-registered title (input signal) using the preset buttons on the control panel (up to 16 titles). Request your dealer/distributor for details on registering and changing titles. This section explains the steps for select- ing registered titles.

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Position And The Size Of Projected Screen

    3. Projection of Images (Basic Operation) 3-4. Adjusting the position and the size of projected screen 3-4-1. Displaying the test pattern Press the MENU button, or select a test pattern from preset buttons (button <1> to <8>). If you register the test patterns to the preset buttons (<1> to <8> buttons), select the test pattern according to “3-3. Selecting the title of input signal (See page 27)”.
  • Page 29 3. Projection of Images (Basic Operation) 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, select the title of the signal to project or select the “OFF” test pattern. 3-4-2.
  • Page 30 3. Projection of Images (Basic Operation) 3-4-3. Adjustment of the size (zoom) and focus of the projected screen Press the MENU button. Press the LEFT/RIGHT button to display “Configuration” on the LCD screen. Press the DOWN button. Press the LEFT/RIGHT button to display “Lens Control” on the LCD screen. Press the DOWN button.
  • Page 31 3. Projection of Images (Basic Operation) 3-4-4. Adjusting the brightness of the projected screen (Light output) If the internal temperature within the projector rises due to the temperature in the room being high, the light output NOTE may be automatically reduced. This is called “Thermal Protection Mode (Down Light Power)”. When the projector is in the Thermal Protection Mode, the picture brightness decreases slightly.

  • Page 32: Preventing Misoperations

    3. Projection of Images (Basic Operation) 3-5. Preventing misoperations Buttons on the control panel can be locked (KEY LOCK) to prevent misoperations. Buttons on the control panel do not function while KEY LOCK is on. KEY LOCK must be off to operate these buttons. • KEY LOCK is automatically turned on in the following cases.

  • Page 33: Turning On/Off The Light Source With The Projector Turned On

    3. Projection of Images (Basic Operation) 3-6. Turning on/off the light source with the projector turned on 3-6-1. Turning off the light source • Press the LIGHT ON/OFF button on the control panel for three seconds or longer. 3-6-2. Turning on the light source • Press the LIGHT ON/OFF button on the control panel for three seconds or longer.

  • Page 34: Turning Your Projector Off

    3. Projection of Images (Basic Operation) 3-7. Turning your projector off Press the POWER button on the projector control panel for three seconds or longer. The light source is turned off, the POWER indicator blinks green, and the rear status indicator blinks orange (cooling state).

  • Page 35: Using Menus

    Using Menus 4-1. Basic operation with adjustment menus To adjust the projector, display the menu on the LCD screen of the projector control panel. 4-1-1. Screen display The menu display screen is composed of a menu display field (the upper two lines) and a setting item display field (the bottom two lines).
  • Page 36 4. Using Menus When not displaying menus, the following screen is normally displayed. When in standby When the projector is in a standby state (the main power switch in on), the following is displayed. When power is turned on When the power is turned on, the following is displayed. ←...

  • Page 37: Operating Menus

    4. Using Menus 4-1-2. Operating menus Preparation: Turn your projector on. (See page 25) Press the MENU button on the control panel of your projector. The menu is displayed in the LCD screen. Press the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to display “Information.” At each press of the LEFT/RIGHT buttons, the display will cycle as “Title Select”...
  • Page 38 4. Using Menus Press the DOWN button. The submenu “Model” another rank lower than “System” is displayed. Press the LEFT/RIGHT button to select the submenu “Release Package.” At each press of the LEFT/RIGHT button, the display will cycle as “Model” ←→ “Serial No.” ←→ “Release Package” ←→...

  • Page 39: How To Enter Alphanumeric Characters

    4. Using Menus 4-1-3. How to enter alphanumeric characters Alphanumeric characters are entered for items, such as the log file of the specified period is written to USB memory. (See page Characters can be entered by pressing numeric buttons on the control panel on this projector. Move right and left Delete entered characters Enter characters...

  • Page 40: Table Of Adjustment Menus

    4. Using Menus 4-2. Table of adjustment menus Menus in parentheses are menus for our service personnel. Normally, these menus cannot be used. Reference Main menu Submenu Description page Title Select “Title Memory Name” Selects the title of the signal to be projected. TEST Pattern Selects the test pattern to be projected.

  • Page 41: Title Select

    4. Using Menus 4-3. Title Select 4-3-1. Title select (Title Memory) Selects the title of the signal to be projected. You can register up to 100 titles. You can also assign registered titles to the preset buttons (<1> to <8> buttons) on the projec- tor’s control panel and call them up directly using those buttons.

  • Page 42: Configuration

    4. Using Menus 4-4. Configuration Please request your dealer/distributor to perform the settings. 4-4-1. Light Setup Adjust Adjusts the light source brightness (output). This setting is the fraction based on taking the maximum value of light source brightness as 100%. ←...
  • Page 43 4. Using Menus 4-4-3. Reset This is used to reset usage time for the air filter, etc. Filter Cleaning Resets the air filter usage time (for confirming the filter cleaning time). Select the filter. Press the ENTER button, then select “Yes”...

  • Page 44: Title Setup

    4. Using Menus 4-5. Title Setup Sets the title to be assigned to the preset buttons (<1> to <8> buttons) (up to 16 titles). Request your dealer/distributor to perform the settings. 4-6. Information Displays information relating to the light source, the usage time of the projector, the version information and error codes. 4-6-1.

  • Page 45: Error Code

    4. Using Menus 4-6-4. Usage Displays information related to the projector usage, such as the usage time of the projector, light source, air filters, and fan, and information about the light source replacement cycle. ← Selects the item to display. ←...
  • Page 46 4. Using Menus 4-6-6. Version Displays version information about the projector, optional boards, and IMB. System Displays the version information of the projector. ← Selects the item to display. ← Displays the version information. Display items are as follows. • Model • Serial No.

  • Page 47: Option Status

    4. Using Menus 4-6-8. Option Status Displays the link status of the device mounted in slot A on the projector. The device name is displayed in ( ) when the projector is in standby or when connection to the device cannot be confirmed. ←...

  • Page 48: Maintenance Of Your Projector

    Maintenance of Your Projector Please request your dealer to perform cleaning of the projector inside. NOTE 5-1. Cleaning the Cabinet WARNING Please do not use a spray containing flammable gas to remove dust attached to the cabinet, etc. Doing so may result in fires.

  • Page 49: Cleaning The Lens

    5. Maintenance of Your Projector 5-2. Cleaning the Lens Clean the lens the same way as with camera lens (using a commercially available camera blower or cleaning paper for glasses). Take care not to damage the lens when cleaning. WARNING • Do not look into the light source while the projector is ON.
  • Page 50 5. Maintenance of Your Projector 5-3-1. Cleaning the Air Filters Preparation: Have a Phillips head screwdriver ready. Remove the filter cover. 1. Twist the knob to the left until it turns without resistance. 2. Open the filter cover and remove it. • The knob does not come off.
  • Page 51 5. Maintenance of Your Projector Remove the filters. 1. Turn the tabs to the left position and slide the top filter to the right. Tabs in the rear If it is stuck, slowly inserting the tip of a Phillips head screwdriver into the gap in a few places will loosen it. Do not apply a high degree of force or attempt to pry it open.
  • Page 52 5. Maintenance of Your Projector Clean all the dust from the filters using a vacuum cleaner. Carefully remove the dust from the filter covers as well as from both sides of all the filters. Remove the dust from the grates on the outside of the projector as well. Some intake vents do not have grates.
  • Page 53 5. Maintenance of Your Projector 1. Turn the tabs on the fine grade filter to the left, turn the tabs on the medium grade filter (with diagonal crossed mesh) to the right, then slide the fine grade filter into the medium grade filter.
  • Page 54 5. Maintenance of Your Projector 4. Turn the fine grade filter so it is facing upward, set the cutout portion of the medium grade filter inside the filter cover along the direction indicated by the tabs, and slowly slide the filter Cutout portion Direction tabs 5.

  • Page 55: Resetting The Air Filter Usage Time

    5. Maintenance of Your Projector Clean the other intake vent air filters in the same way. • Before turning on the power, make sure that all filter covers are in place. If they are not fitted properly dust could NOTE get inside the projector causing it to malfunction.

  • Page 56: Appendix

    Appendix 6-1. Troubleshooting Before asking for repair, please check your connection, settings and operation once again. If the trouble cannot be corrected, please contact your dealer/distributor for instructions or repair. 6-1-1. Problems and where to check Problem Check these items The projector cannot be turned on.

  • Page 57: Indicator Display List

    6. Appendix Problem Check these items An error code is displayed. Please contact your dealer/distributor for instructions. 6-2. Indicator display list See the descriptions below when the buttons on the control panel or the indicators on the rear of the projector is lit or blinking. The projector also has a warning function that uses a buzzer.

  • Page 58: Power Indicator

    6. Appendix 6-2-3. DOUSER indicator Indicator condition Projector condition Note Steady light Green The douser is closed. The douser is opened. 6-2-4. TEMP. indicator Indicator condition Projector condition Note Steady light The projector temperature rises close to the operating An error message is displayed temperature limit.
  • Page 59 6. Appendix 6-2-8. Rear status indicator Rear status indicator Indicator condition Projector condition Note Main power is off. Blinking light Green The projector is getting ready to turn on. Wait for a moment. The douser is closed. Orange The projector is cooling down. Wait for a moment.

  • Page 60: Operation Using An Http Browser

    6. Appendix 6-3. Operation using an HTTP browser 6-3-1. Overview The use of HTTP server functions will allow control of the projector from a web browser. Please be sure to use “Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.x” or a higher version for the web browser. This device uses “JavaScript”...

  • Page 61: Structure Of The Http Server

    • The IP address and host name of the projector have been added to the “HOSTS” file on the PC (Example 1) When the host name of the projector has been set to “pj.nec.co.jp” http://pj.nec.co.jp/index.html is specified for the address or the entry column of the URL to access HTTP server functions.
  • Page 62 6. Appendix Power Controls the power to your projector. • On: Turns the power on. • Off: Turns the power off. Light Turn the light source on/off. • On: Turns the light source on. • Off: Turns the light source off. Title List Displays titles set in the projector (such as input port, screen type, and title). Check, and the title will be changed.

  • Page 63: Writing Of The Log File (Save Information)

    6. Appendix 6-4. Writing of the log file (Save Information) Log files saved on the main unit can be written to USB memory connected to the USB port of the main unit. To perform the writing of the log file, use the following procedure. Connect the USB memory to the USB port of the main unit.
  • Page 64 6. Appendix When “Manual” is selected, specify the log file writing period. For how to enter numerals, refer to “4-1-3. How to enter alphanumeric characters” (See page 39). If you press the ENTER button, the display advances to the following screen. ←...
  • Page 65 YY: Year (lower 2 digits) MM: Month (2 digits) DD: Date (2 digits) HH: Hour (2 digits) mm: Minute (2 digits) For example, if NC1201L-A log file is written at 14:05 on June 1, 2015, it is saved with the "NC1201L-A_abcd1234_1506011405. txt" file name.

  • Page 66: Outline Drawing

    6. Appendix 6-5. Outline Drawing Lens center 45.2 Units: mm...

  • Page 67: Specifications

    6. Appendix 6-6. Specifications Model name NC1201L-A Projection method 3 chip DLP Cinema® method 0.69-inch DC2K chip Panel resolution 2048 x 1080 Light source Laser Diode Screen sizes Max. 12 m @14ft-L / Screen Gain 1.8 (Depends on setup conditions)

  • Page 68: Power Cable

    6. Appendix 6-7. Power Cable Ask your dealer for the power cable to select and purchase. NOTE Power Cable Electrical Specification The projector is equipped with an IEC60320 C20 inlet to connect an AC power supply cable. Use an IEC60320 C19 compliant AC power cable connector and ensure that the connector has the current capacity as shown below.
  • Page 69 6. Appendix Japan Plug Cable Connector JIS C 8303 VCTF 3 x 2.0mm IEC 320 C19 China Plug Cable Connector GB2099 RVV 300/500 GB17465.1 Connector Dimensions of the connector of the power cable are shown below. -0.9 -0.7 ± +0.5 + 0.5 R3.5 min + 0.5...

  • Page 70: Pin Assignment And Functions Of Terminal

    6. Appendix 6-8. Pin Assignment and Functions of Terminal 6-8-1. PC CONTROL terminal (RS-232) (D-sub 9 pin) This is an RS-232C interface for controlling the projector from a PC. The projector operates as a DCE (Data Communication Equipment), so use a straight cable when connecting to a PC. Pin No.
  • Page 71 6. Appendix 6-8-2. External control terminal (GP I/O) (D-sub 37 pin) It is possible to control the projector with an external device and to control the external device from the projector using an external control terminal (GPIO: General Purpose I/O Ports). Each pin is electrically separated from the projector internal cir- cuits by a photo-coupler.
  • Page 72 6. Appendix Input terminal GP I/O terminal Inside Projector Resist = 360 Ω Ext_GPIN_P Pin No.: Voltage applied across the pins of Ext_GPIN_P and Ext_GPIN_N should be in the range from 3.3 Vdc to 10 Vdc. Recommended Operating Current: 5mA Absolute Maximum Rating: 23mA Ext_GPIN_N...
  • Page 73 6. Appendix • Timing chart of GPIO control Example of Select Preset Button Off at least 500 ms at least 500 ms approx. 200 ms 8-27 5-24/6-25/7-26 time Execute Select Preset Button Example for turning the image douser (Douser) on Off at least 500 ms at least 500 ms approx.
  • Page 74 6. Appendix Example of Light source On Off at least 500 ms at least 500 ms approx. 200 ms 5-24/6-25 7-26/8-27 time Execute Light source On Example for turning the power off Off at least 500 ms at least 500 ms approx.
  • Page 75 6. Appendix Output terminal GP I/O terminal Inside Projector Ext_GPOUT_P Ext_PROJ_GOOD_P Pin No.: 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Absolute Maximum Rating: 50 mA Ext_GPOUT_N Ext_PROJ_GOOD_N Pin No.: 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 Photo-coupler • Using GPIO Control You can use GPIO control for the projector’s health check and error check.
  • Page 76 6. Appendix 6-8-3. 3D terminal (D-sub 15 pin) This is used to connect a 3D image system to the projector. Pin view of a female connector Pin No. Signal Name Function +12V Supplies power (+12V) to the 3D image system GNDC Ground GNDC...

  • Page 77: Related Products List

    6. Appendix 6-9. Related products list Product name Model name Lens Zoom lens 1.2 to 1.72 NP-9LS12ZM1 Zoom lens 1.33 to 2.1 NP-9LS13ZM1 Zoom lens 1.62 to 2.7 NP-9LS16ZM1 Zoom lens 2.09 to 3.9 NP-9LS20ZM1 Zoom lens 4.07 to 6.34 NP-9LS40ZM1 Integrated Media Server Integrated Media Server...
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