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NEC NC800C User Manual

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  • Page 1 ® DLP Cinema Projector NC800C User’s Manual NEC Viewtechnology, Ltd.

  • Page 2: Important Information

    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.
  • Page 3 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: +44 1952 237000 Fax Line: +44 1952 237006...
  • Page 4 Important Information Précaution: lire attentivement ce manuel avant d’utiliser le NC800C et le conserver à portée de main pour future référence. AVERTISSEMENT POUR EVITER UN INCENDIE OU UN RISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION NE PAS EXPOSER CET ENSEMBLE A LA PLUIE OU A L’HUMIDITE; DE MEME, NE PAS BRANCHER LA PRISE POLAIRE AVEC UNE RALLONGE A MOINS QUE LES BROCHES DE LA PREMIERE NE S’Y...
  • Page 5 à éclaircir, des défauts et des réparations du produit. En Europe NEC Europe, Ltd. / European Technical Centre Adresse : Unit G, Stafford Park 12, Telford TF3 3BJ, U.K. Téléphone : +44 1952 237000 Fax : +44 1952 237006 En Amérique du Nord...
  • Page 6 IRGENDWELCHE PROBLEME ZU VERMEIDEN, SOLLTEN DIESE SORGFÄLTIG GELESEN WERDEN. Vorsichtsmaßnahmen: Lesen Sie sich dieses Handbuch bitte sorgfaltig durch, bevor Sie den NC800C benutzen, und bewahren Sie das Bedienungshandbuch in greifbarer Nahe als spatere Referenz auf. Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise Diese Sicherheitshinweise sollen eine lange Lebensdauer Ihres Projektors sicherstellen und vor Feuer und elektrischen Schlägen schützen.
  • Page 7 Reparaturarbeiten am Produkt ergeben, wenden Sie sich an Ihren Händler oder an eine der folgenden Niederlassungen. In Europa NEC Europe, Ltd. / European Technical Centre Addresse: Unit G, Stafford Park 12, Telford TF3 3BJ, U.K. Telefon: +44 1952 237000 Fax-Nummer: +44 1952 237006...
  • Page 8 Important Information (MEMO)

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents ... 1 1.What’s in the Box? and the Names of the Projector Parts ... 2 1-1. Features ... 2 1-2. What’s in the Box? ... 4 1-3. Names of the Projector Parts ... 5 1-4.

  • Page 10: What's In The Box? And The Names Of The Projector Parts

    What’s in the Box? and the Names of the Projector Parts 1-1. Features • Compact projector for dedicated use with DLP Cinema We have made the projector and the lamp console into one unit and achieved a quite compact projector exclusively used for DLP Cinema ®...
  • Page 11 • Up-to-date functions of DLP Cinema This projector supports CineLink , CineCanvas subtitles, etc., developed by Texas Instruments Incorporated. (1) CineLink : Security management This function supports encryption of the local link between server and projector, adds a “watermark” to enable the tracing of pirated films (illegal copying), and provides other functions.

  • Page 12: 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. NC800C projector STAT Remote control (RD-371E) UM-3 AA size battery (for the remote control) x 2 Remote cable (4 m) x 1...

  • Page 13: Names Of The Projector Parts

    1-3. Names of the Projector Parts 1-3-1. Front of the projector 1. Air inlet Air is taken in here to provide cooling of the projector. 2. Control panel On the control panel, power to your projector is turned on or off, signals are selected, and various adjustments are made of projected screen.

  • Page 14: Rear Of The Projector

    1. What’s in the Box? and the Names of the Projector Parts 1-3-2. Rear of the projector 1. Air inlet Air is taken in here to provide cooling of the projector. 2. Air outlet The heat of the lamp is vented here. 3.

  • Page 15: Connection Terminals

    1-3-3. Connection terminals 1. Remote control input terminal (REMOTE IN) (Stereo mini) Connect the remote control of the projector, using the supplied remote control cable. Memo • The projector’s remote control can be used by connecting with the remote control cable. (See page 13) 2.
  • Page 16 1. What’s in the Box? and the Names of the Projector Parts 9. DVI-D B input terminal (DVI-B) (DVI-D 24P) Connect the DVI-D output terminal of a PC to this terminal. Use a commercially available DVI-D signal cable (Single Link). 10.

  • Page 17: Control Panel

    1-3-4. Control panel STATUS 1. Remote control light reception unit This receives signals from the remote control. 2. BACKLIGHT switch Operate this switch to turn on/off the back light of the LCD screen and operation panel. 3. MMS STATUS indicator This indicates the link status of the optional multi-media switcher (MMS).
  • Page 18 1. What’s in the Box? and the Names of the Projector Parts 9. 1 to 8 buttons Press the 1 to 8 buttons while depressing the CTL (MACRO) button to select titles (input signals) assigned to each button. To this projector, 100 titles at most can be registered (input signal registration). Among the registered titles, any 8 titles can be assigned to the buttons <1>...

  • Page 19: Names On The Remote Control

    1-4. Names on the Remote Control 6. AMPLITUDE / G button Press the AMPLITUDE (G) button while depressing the CTL button, then the green (G signal) of the test pattern will be turned off temporarily. Press this button again while depressing the CTL button, and the green (G signal) will be projected again. 7.
  • Page 20 1. What’s in the Box? and the Names of the Projector Parts 11. SELECT buttons • Press the SELECT button when the menu is displayed, and a menu item can be selected. • Press the SELECT button when the menu is displayed, and a submenu will be displayed. •...
  • Page 21 Using the remote control cable Use the remote control cable when there are objects that interrupt or obstruct the space between the remote control reception unit on the projector and the remote control, or when you are using the remote control beyond its effective range. Note that the remote control cable is connected first to the remote control, then to the projector head.

  • Page 22: 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 cables to the image input terminals. (See page 15) Connect cables to the various control terminals.

  • Page 23: Connecting The Image Input Terminals

    2. Installation and Connection 2-2. Connecting the image input terminals Your projector has four image input terminals, namely, the HDSDI A input terminal, the HDSDI B input terminal, the DVI-D A input terminal, and the DVI-D B input terminal. • HDSDI A/B input terminal (SDI A/SDI B) ... Inputs serial digital images from a Video Server or Video source. •...

  • Page 24: Connecting The Various Control Terminal

    2. Installation and Connection 2-3. Connecting the various control terminal For control, your projector comes with such ports as the PC control terminal and the Ethernet port (RJ-45). • PC control terminal (PC CONTROL) ... Use this terminal when controlling the projector in serial connection from a PC. •...

  • Page 25: Connecting The Power Cord

    2-4. Connecting the power cord After making certain that the main power switch of your projector is OFF, connect the power cord to 100-120VAC or 200- 240VAC three-prong outlet (grounded). • Please contact your dealer/distributor to perform the wiring for connection of the power cord to your projector.

  • Page 26: 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 19) • Step 2 Select the title of input signal. (See page 21) • Step 3 Adjust the position and size of the projected screen. (See page 22) •...

  • Page 27: Turning Your Projector On

    3-2. Turning your projector on Preparation: Supply AC power to the projector head. Please contact your dealer/distributor to connect the power cord. • Turn off the main power switch to the projector head when supplying or cutting AC power to the projector. NOTE If power is supplied or cut while the main power switch is turned on, the projector will be damaged.
  • Page 28 3. Projection of Images (Basic Operation) Press the POWER button on the control panel of your projector three seconds or longer. Your projector is turn on, and the screen glows light about 30 seconds later. The POWER indicator of the projector lights up green.

  • Page 29: Selecting The Title Of Input Signal

    3-3. Selecting the title of input signal This projector allows you to select pre-registered signals using the signal selection buttons on the control panel (up to 8 signals). Request your dealer/distributor for details on registering and changing titles. This section explains the steps for selecting registered signals.

  • Page 30: 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 TEST button on the remote control. Alternatively, select the test pattern from the signal selection button. If you register the test patterns to the signal selection buttons (<1> to <8> buttons), select the test pattern according to “3-3.
  • Page 31 3-4-3. Fine adjustment of the size of the projected screen (Zoom) Press the ZOOM +/- buttons while depressing the CTL (LENS) button on the control panel of your projector as required. • When controlling with the remote control, press the ZOOM +/- button while depressing the CTL (LENS) button. 3-4-4.

  • Page 32: Turning Your Projector Off

    3. Projection of Images (Basic Operation) 3-5. Turning your projector off Press the POWER button on the projector control panel for three seconds or longer. The power to the projector is turned off. The POWER indicator will blink in orange (cooling state). The fan will continue to rotate while cooling, and the amount of time remaining for cooling is displayed on the LCD screen.

  • Page 33: 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 34: Operating Menus

    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. When the power is turned off The amount of time remaining for cooling is displayed as shown below, when the power to the projector head is turned off.
  • Page 35 Press the [MENU CTL] DOWN button. The submenu “Lamp” of “Information” is displayed. The menu item can be selected by pressing the ENTER button instead of the SELECT DOWN button To return to the previous state, press the [MENU CTL] UP button, or the CANCEL button. Press the [MENU CTL] LEFT/RIGHT button to select the submenu “Version.”...

  • Page 36: 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 title of input signal. With this projector, the characters are inputted by pressing numeric buttons on the remote control. By pressing the numeric buttons, the characters can be inputted as shown in the table below. •...

  • Page 37: Table Of Adjustment Menus

    4-2. Table of adjustment menus Menus in parentheses are menus for our service personnel. Normally, these menus cannot be used. Main menu Submenu Title Select "Title Memory Name" TEST Pattern Configuration Lamp Setup Adjust Feedback (Setup) Douser Mode Ext. MMS Link Panel Key Lock GPIO Port FactoryDefault...

  • Page 38: 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 Macro keys of 1 to 8 on the projector’s control panel and call them up directly using those buttons.

  • Page 39: Configuration

    4-4. Configuration Please request your dealer/distributor to perform the settings. 4-4-1. Lamp Setup Adjust Adjusts the lamp output (brightness). Control the output at 30 to 34 W increments. Feedback Sets the lamp brightness constant mode that uses a brightness sensor. Disable Disables the lamp brightness constant mode.

  • Page 40: Information

    4. Using Menus 4-6. Information Displays the hours of lamp bulb use, the version information and error codes. 4-6-1. Lamp Displays information relating to the lamp. (Such as lamp output and the utilization time of lamp bulb.) Output Displays the lamp brightness (output) setting. 4-6-2.
  • Page 41 4-6-5. Version Displays the versions of the projector head. BIOS Displays the BIOS version of the projector head. Firmware Displays the firmware version of the projector head. Data Displays the data version of the projector head. Serial No. Displays the serial number of the projector head. 4-6-6.

  • Page 42: Maintenance Of Your Projector

    Maintenance of Your Projector NOTE Please request your dealer to perform lamp replacement, filter replacement and cleaning of the projector inside. 5-1. Cleaning the Cabinet Be sure to always check that the AC power supply of the projector head is disconnected before carrying out maintenance of your projector.

  • Page 43: 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 The projector cannot be turned on. The image cannot be projected.
  • Page 44 6. Appendix Problem The projector cannot be operated with the remote control. The STATUS indicator blinks in red. An error code is displayed. Check these items Make sure the remote control transmission unit is facing the light reception unit on the projector. Check whether the batteries are still good.

  • Page 45: Indicator Display List

    6-2. Indicator display list See the descriptions below when the blinking or lighting of the two indicators on the projector’s control panel is observed. STATUS 6-2-1. POWER indicator Indicator condition Blinking light Green Orange Steady light Green Orange 6-2-2. STATUS indicator Indicator condition Blinking light 6-2-3.

  • Page 46: Error Code List

    6. Appendix 6-3. Error code list Please inquire your dealer/distributor about action to be taken for each error code. Description is omitted for error codes 20 to 92. Error code Lamp Cover Open Over Temp Lamp Fan Stop GPSU Fail Lamp Unlit Over Temp.
  • Page 47 Error code PB McBSP XRDY Fail PB FPGA Done Fail PB FPGA Reg R/W Fail PB Serial-ID Chip Fail PB CLUT-SRAM Fail PB OvFS-SDRAM Fail PB Resizer FIR Fail PB Resizer FIFO Fail PB Other Fail FB Red RDRAM Signature Fail FB Green RDRAM Signature Fail FB Blue RDRAM Signature Fail DLP Ack Fail...

  • Page 48: Operation Using An Http Browser

    (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. (Example 2) When the IP address of the projector is “192.168.10.10”...

  • Page 49: Structure Of The Http Server

    6-4-4. Structure of the HTTP server Power Title List Basic Control Lens Shift Zoom Focus Mute Picture Projector Status Controls the power to your projector. • On: Turns the power on. • Off: Turns the power off. Displays titles set in the projector (such as input port, screen type, and title). Check, and the title will be changed.

  • Page 50: Outline Drawing

    6. Appendix 6-5. Outline Drawing Units: mm (inch)

  • Page 51: Specifications

    Net weight Environment Regulations (Note) This is the terminal for future expansions. * Note that these specifications and design can change without prior notice. NC800C ® 3 chip DMD reflector method (DLP method) 2048 x 1080 1.25 kW xenon lamp...

  • Page 52: Caracteristiques Techniques

    Poids net Environnement Réglementations (Remarque) C’est la borne pour de futures expansions. * Veuillez noter que l’apparence et les caractéristiques peuvent être modifiées sans avertissement préalable. NC800C ® Réflecteur DMD 3 matrices (DLP method) 2048 x 1080 Lampe xenon 1.25kW 8m (Largeur) (Dépend des conditions de configuration)

  • Page 53: Technische Daten

    Umgebungsbedingungen Verordnungen (Hinweis) Dieses ist der Anschluß für zukünftige Expansionen. * Beachten Sie, dass Änderungen der technischen Daten und des Designs jederzeit vorbehalten sind. NC800C 3 Chip DMD-Reflektorverfahren (DLP 2048 x 1080 1.25kW Xenon-Lampe 8m (Breite) (Ist abhängig von den Einrichtungsbedingungen)

  • Page 54: Pin Assignment And Functions Of Terminal

    Note 1: Do not use DTR and DSR signals when communicating. Note 2: Connector operations vary according to the PC control signal switch (CINEMA/SYSTEM). (When in SYSTEM, do not use RTS and CTS signals.) Projector NC800C PC Control Signal Switch CINEMA...
  • Page 55 A switching hub exists inside, so there are no functional differences of either the LAN-A or LAN-B ports. Internal Configuration Diagram of LAN Port • Video Server • PC • Video Server • PC DC power supply unit for remote control Remote signal unit GND unit Projector NC800C Cinema Control LAN-C Block LAN-A Ethernet Switching LAN-B...
  • Page 56 6. Appendix 6-7-4. External control connector (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 connector (GP I/O: General Purpose I/O Ports). Each pin is electrically separated from the projector internal circuits by a photo-coupler.
  • Page 57 Input Connector 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 Pin No.: • Use with External Control Mode You can use the GP I/O input port to turn the projector power on and off, to control video mute and to switch signals (switching the input connector and image adjusting data).
  • Page 58 6. Appendix 6-7-5. SDI-A, SDI-B (HD-SDI input connector) (BNC) This is a signal input connector (SMPTE 292/HDSDI) for CINEMA. The SMPTE 292/HD-SDI transfers HDTV signals with 1.5 GHz digital serial signals, so use a 75 É∂ coaxial cable having a thickness and characteristics higher than 5C-FB, and use a BNC for the connector.

  • Page 59: Related Products List

    6-8. Related products list Product name Lens Zoom Lens 1.45 to 1.8:1 Zoom Lens 1.8 to 2.4:1 Zoom Lens 2.2 to 3.0:1 Zoom Lens 3.0 to 4.3:1 Anamorphic lens Anamorphic lens 1.25 Anamorphic lens manually operated turret Anamorphic turret Lamp house module (excluding lamp) Lamp house module Lamp Lamp...
  • Page 60 6. Appendix (MEMO)
  • Page 61 © NEC Viewtechnology. Ltd. 2006 Printed in Japan Ver.2 06/06...
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