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DIGITAL PROJECTION CINEMA User’s Manual DIGITAL PROJECTION INTERNATIONAL NEC Viewtechnology, Ltd.
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POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION Precautions: Please read this manual carefully CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLETS, before using your iS8-2K and keep the manual UNLESS THE PRONGS CAN BE FULLY IN- handy for future reference. SERTED. REFRAIN FROM OPENING THE CABINET AS THERE ARE HIGH-VOLTAGE COMPONENTS INSIDE.
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Important Safeguards Power Supply These safety instructions are to ensure the long 1. The projector is designed to operate on a life of your projector and to prevent fire and power supply of 2.8 KW AC200-240V 50/ shock. Please read them carefully and heed all 60Hz.
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Fire and Shock Precautions Lamp Caution: Please read before operation 1. Ensure that there is sufficient ventilation and that vents are unobstructed to prevent po- Due to the lamp being sealed in a pressurized tentially dangerous concentrations of ozone environment, there is a small risk of explosion, and the build-up of heat inside your projec- if not operated correctly.
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DOC avis de conformité Précaution: lire attentivement ce manuel avant d’utiliser le iS8-2K et le conserver à portée de Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte main pour future référence. toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le Matériel D’interférence du Canada.
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Nettoyage b. Le projecteur doit être installé par un technicien qualifié pour garantir une in- 1. Débrancher le projecteur avant de le stallation réussie et réduire le risque nettoyer. d’éventuelles blessures corporelles. c. De plus le plafond doit être suffisamment 2.
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AVERTISSEMENT: en opposition pourrait dévier le faisceau provenant de l’objectif, ce qui pourrait avoir Ne pas regarder dans l’objectif lorsque le des conséquences imprévues telles qu’un projecteur est allumé. De sérieux dommages incendie ou une lésion occulaire. aux yeux pourraient en résulter. 5.
SORG- NICHT ÖFFNEN FÄLTIG GELESEN WERDEN. Vorsichtsmaßnahmen: Lesen Sie sich dieses Handbuch bitte sorgfaltig durch, bevor Sie den iS8-2K 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.
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Installation Spannungsversorgung 1. Stellen Sie den Projektor auf eine flache, 1. Der Projektor wurde für eine Netzspannung waagerechte Fläche in einer trockenen von 2,8KW 200-240 V Wechselstrom/50/60 Umgebung; frei von Staub und Feuchtigkeit. Hz konzipiert. Stellen Sie sicher, dass die vorhandene Spannungsversorgung diesen 2.
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Vorsichtsmasnahmen zur Vermei- Vorsichtsmaßnahmen bezüglich dung von Bränden und elek- der Lampe: Bitte vor dem Betrieb trischen Schlägen durchlesen 1. Sorgen Sie für ausreichende Belüuftung Aufgrund der unter Druck luftdicht verschloss- und stellen Sie außerdem sicher, dass die enen Lampe besteht bei falscher Handhabung Lüftungsschlitze frei bleiben, damit sich eine geringe Explosionsgefahr.
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT INFORMATION Safety Cautions TABLE OF CONTENTS 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? ....................... 3 1-3. Names of the projector parts ....................4 1-4.
1. What’s in the Box? and the Names of the Projector Parts 1-1. Features Compact projector for dedicated use with DLP Cinema Small integrated projector and lamp unit. A small size of almost half the volume of conventional DLP Cinema projectors is realized by the monoblock structure of projector and lamp console.
1-2. What’s in the Box? Please check the items supplied in your package. < > iS8-2K Projector < > Remote Control with Remote cable (wired) < > DVI-D signal cable < > Ferrite clamp core for HDSDI signal cable < > User’s Manual <...
1-3. Names of the projector parts Front of the projector Feet (in four position on the top) Carrying handles Connection terminal Main power switch Control panel Lens Feet (in four position on the bottom) Power cord Feet ( in four positions on the bottom) These feet are to be used in normal installation.
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. (See page 6) Connection terminals Various image signal cables are to be connected here. (See page 8) Rear of the projector Air inlet Air outlet...
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Control panel 13 12 1. LCD screen The liquid crystal display screen shows menus and setting values for the adjustment of your projector. 2. FOCUS buttons Press these buttons while depressing the CTL button, to bring the projected image into focus. (See page 21) 3.
9. SHUTTER button Press the SHUTTER button while depressing the CTL button, then the lens shutter will operate to shut off the light for projection. Press this button again while depressing the CTL button to cancel the operation of the lens shutter. 10.
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Connection terminals 1. USB port (Type A) (USB A) This port is for future extension. 2. USB port (Type B) (USB B) Use this port when controlling your projector in USB connection from a PC. Use a commercially available USB cable to connect the projector to the PC. 3.
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5. PC card slot • Use this slot when doing maintenance on your projector. Set a commercially available flash memory card. • Set a wireless LAN card, and you can control the projector from a PC, using a wireless LAN. Please inquire your dealer/distributor about a wireless LAN card that can be used.
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12. PC control terminal (PC CONTROL-T) (D-Sub 9P) A service person or an installer uses this terminal when setting data on the projector. Use a commercially available RS-232C straight cable to connect the projector to a personal computer (PC). 13. Ethernet port (LAN1, LAN2) (RJ-45) Use this port when controlling your projector in LAN connection from a PC.
1-4. Names of the remote control parts NOTE • For operation with the remote control, be sure to connect the remote control to your projector, using the supplied remote control cable. 1. POWER ON button Operate this button to turn on the power to your projector. Press it two seconds or longer.
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6. AMPLITUDE 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.
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13. SELECT buttons • Press the SELECT button when a menu is being displayed, and a menu item can be selected. • Press the SELECT button when a menu is being displayed, and a submenu will be displayed. • Press the SELECT button when a menu is being displayed, and a menu one level above will be displayed.
2. Installation and Connection 2-1. Steps of setting up and connecting Use the following steps for setting up your projector: Step 1 Set up the screen and projector. (Contact your dealer to carry out the setup.) Step 2 Connect cables to the image input terminals. (See this page) Connect cables to the various control terminals.
Installation Instructions 1. Open and attach the ferrite clamp core to the supplied BNC 75 ohm cable as close as possible to the end that goes to the projector. * Push the catch to open the ferrite clamp core. 2. Close the ferrite clamp core tightly. 3.
2-4. Connecting the power cord After making certain that the main power switch of your projector is OFF, connect the power cord to a 200 to 240VAC three-prong outlet (grounded). CAUTION • Please contact your dealer/distributor to perform the wiring for connection of the power cord to your projec- tor.
3. Projection of Images (Basic Operation) 3-1. Steps of projecting images This section suggests four steps to a process. Step 1 Turn on the power to the projector. (See this page) Step 2 Select an input signal. (See page 19) Step 3 Adjust the position and size of the projected screen.
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1 Set to ON the main power switch, which is located in the upper position (lower position for inverted installation) on the front of your projector. The POWER indicator of the projector lights up orange, and the STATUS indicator of the projector lights up green (standby state).
3-3. Step 2: Selecting the title of input signal 1 Turn on the power to a PC or other source connected to your projector. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Press the SELECT button to display “Source Select” on the LCD screen.
3-4. Step 3: Adjusting the position and size of projected screen Displaying the test pattern 1 Press the TEST button on the remote control. The mode for selecting the test pattern is set. 2. Press the SELECT button. The display of the test pattern name on the liquid crystal display switches. 3.
Fine adjustment of the size of projected screen (Zoom) 1 Press the ZOOM +/− buttons while depressing the CTL button, on the control panel of your projector as required. • When controlling with the remote control, press the ZOOM +/- button while depressing the CTL button.
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2 Set the main power switch to OFF. The POWER indicator of your projector goes out and the main power supply is turned off. NOTE • In the following instances, do not turn off the main power switch or pull out the power plug from the outlet. Otherwise, your equipment may develop trouble: •...
4. Using Menus 4-1. Basic operation with adjustment menus You make adjustments of your projector by displaying menus on the LCD screen on the projector body. Operating menus Preparation: Turn your projector on. (See page 17) 1 Press the MENU button on the control panel of your projector. A menu is displayed on the LCD screen.
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5 Press the SELECT button. The submenu “BIOS” another rank lower than “Version” is displayed. 6 Select the submenu “Firmware” by pressing the SELECT button. • At each press of the SELECT button, the display will cycle as “BIOS”←→ “Firmware”←→ “Data.” 7 Press the SELECT button.
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. Numeric buttons By pressing the numeric buttons, the characters can be inputted as shown in the table below. •...
4-2. Table of adjustment menus NOTE MENU button • The number at the left side of each menu item is a number of a “Direct menu selection function”. (See "HELP button" on page 12.) Source Select Setup Information Lamp Time Version Error Code IP Address...
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SOURCE File Select CSC File Select LUT-AL File Select LUT-CLUT Fi l e Sel e ct LUT-DG File Select TCGD File Select 0 1 0 File Name File Name File Name File Name File Name File Select Set Parameter Title Name001 ~ Title Name100 Title Name001 ~ Title Name100...
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MCGD Name Input Red-X- Red-Y- Green-X- Green-Y- Blue-X- Blue-Y- White-X- White-Y- 0.000~0.999 0.000~0.999 0.000~0.999 0.000~0.999 0.000~0.999 0.000~0.999 0.000~0.999 0.000~0.999 Desktop Front Ceiling Rear Desktop Rear Ceiling Front Adjust Auto 3% ~ 100% NOTE Title Name001 ~ Title Name100 TEST Pattern •...
4-3. Source Select Select the title of the signal to be projected by using Source Select. Up to a hundred titles can be saved. (See page 19) 4-4. Setup Projector Setup Lamp setup The brightness of the lamp is adjusted in 31 levels. •...
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• Ceiling Rear The projector body is installed upside down, and projection is made from behind the screen. • Desktop Rear The projector is installed in a normal position, and projection is made from behind the screen. • Ceiling Front The projector body is installed upside down, and projection is made from front of the screen.
GPIO Control Set this control to “Enable” when the projector is to be controlled by the External Control terminal (GP I/O). With “Enable” set, the projector does not accept commands issued using the control panel buttons, remote control unit or computer. Turret Control of the turret to which the anamorphic lens is mounted.
Test Pattern Setup Use this function to set up the color of test pattern. Date/Time The timer function is set. Preset The present date and time are set. • Date ..Set the present date. • Time ..Set the present time. ON/OFF Timer The on/off timer is set.
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When an error occurs, the error code is displayed. Please see the Appendix for error codes. IP Address Displays the IP address set in your projector. MMS Status Indicates the status of the MMS 1000 connected to the iS8-2K. Adjustment Menus...
5. Maintenance of Your Projector CAUTION • Please request your dealer to perform lamp replacement, filter replacement and cleaning of the projector inside. 5-1. Cleaning the cabinet Be sure to disconnect the power plug from the outlet before carrying out 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 in the cleaning. Maintenance of Your Projector...
6. Appendix Error code list Please inquire your dealer/distributor about action to be taken for each error code. Description is omitted for error codes 20 and on. Error code Error message description Cover Open Cover is open. Lamp Temp. Temperature (lamp temperature) is abnormal. Fan Stop Fan has stopped.
Troubleshooting Before asking for repair, please check your connection, settings and operation once again. If the trouble cannot be corrected by this checking, please contact your dealer/distributor for instructions or repair. The projector cannot be turned on. • Check to see if the power plug is properly connected to the outlet. •...
IP address of the projector has been set in the “HOSTS” file of the computer being used. 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 ad-dress or the entry column of the URL.
Structure of the HTTP Server Power: Controls the power to your projector. ON ....... Turns power on. OFF ..... Turns power off. Title List: Displays the title set in the projector. Click, and the title will be changed. Basic Control: Displays the Basic Control item. Lens: Controls the lens operation.
Projector Status: This displays the condition of the projector. Remaining Lamp Time .....Displays the remaining life of the lamp as a percentage. Projector Usage ......Displays how many hours the projector has been used. Lamp Hour Meter .....Displays how many hours the lamp has been used. Error Status .......Displays the status of errors occurring within the projector.
Specifications Optical Panel .9" x 3 2048 x 1080 native resolution Lamp 2.0kW Bubble Type Short Arc Xenon Built in: Overheat Protection Lamp Over-Usage Protection Light Output 12ft-L (Max. Vista screen 10m (394inch) in width Brightness - Uniformity Uniformity >80% edge to center Contrast Ratio More than 1000 : 1 Full On/Off More than 400 : 1 ANSI...
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Input Current 14 A Power Consumption 2.8 kW Mechanical Installation Orientation: Desktop/Front, Desktop/Rear, Ceiling/Front, Ceiling/Rear Dimensions 23.7"(W) x 34.4"(D) x 27.1"(H) with lens hood and feet (not including handle) 600mm(W) x 872mm(D) x 687mm(H) with lens hood and feet (not including handle) Net Weight 207.3lb (94Kg) (without lens) Environment...
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Partie optique Panneau .9" x 3 Résolution naturelle 2048 x 1080 Lampe Type bulle 2,0 kW au xénon à arc court Protection surchauffe incorporée Protection sur-utilisation de la lampe Puissance 12ft-L(Ecran Vista 10m de large maxi. Luminosité - Uniformité Uniformité > 80% des bords au centre Rapport de contraste Plus de 1000:1 Marche/arrêt à...
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Intensité d’entrée 14 A Puissance absorbée 2,8 kW Partie mécanique Installation Orientation : Bureau/Avant, Bureau/Arrière, Plafond/Avant, Plafond/Arrière Dimensions 600mm(l) x 872mm(p) x 687mm(h) avec le capot de l’objectif et le pied (poignée non cocmprise) Poids net 94 kg (sans objectif) Conditions ambiantes Température de service : 10°...
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Optik Bildfläche .9" x 3 2048 x 1080 Bildpunkte Lampe 2,0 kW Blasen-Kurzbogen-Xenon Integriert: Überhitzungsschutz Lampenverwendungsschutz bei überschrittenen Betriebsstunden Lichtleistung 12ft-L (Max. Vista-Bildschirm 10 m Breite Helligkeit — Gleichmäßigkeit Gleichmäßigkeit > 80 % Kante zu Mitte Kontrastverhältnis Mehr als 1000 : 1 Voll Ein/Aus Mehr als 400 : 1 ANSI Linsenbewegung Servo in Horizontal- und Vertikalrichtung...
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Eingangsstrom 14 A Leistungsaufnahme 2,8 kW Mechanik Installation Ausrichtung: Desktop/Vorn, Desktop/Hinten, Decke/Vorn, Decke/Hinten Abmessungen (B/T/H) 600 mm (B) x 872 mm (T) x 687 mm (H) mit Gegenlichtblende und Füßen (ohne Griff) Gewicht 94 kg (ohne Linse) Umgebungsbedingungen Betriebstemperatur: 10 °C bis 35 °C Feuchtigkeit: 20-80 % ohne Kondensatbildung Lagerungstemperatur: -20°C bis 60°C Feuchtigkeit : 20-80 % ohne Kondensatbildung...
INDEX - A - - I - Adapter 3 Image Orient 29 Air inlet 5 Information 32 Air outlet 5 IP Address 33 alphanumeric characters 25 - L - Anamorphic lens mount 3 Lamp Auto 29 - B - Lamp Hour Meter 32 Back light switch 7 Lamp setup 29 BIOS 33...
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- T - Test Pattern Setup 32 Title Delete 31 Title Make 31 Title Select 31 Title Setup 31 - U - USB port (USB A) 8 USB port (USB B) 8 - V - Version 32 - Z - Zoom 6,13,21...
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