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  • Page 1 User’s Manual DLP Cinema Projector ® NP-NC1503L Model No. NP-NC1503L...

  • Page 2: Important Information

    Important Information Precautions: Please read this manual carefully before Obey the laws and regulations of your country in relation to using your NP-NC1503L and keep the manual handy for the installation and management of the device. future reference. • Outline of laser emitted from the built-in light module: The NP-NC1503L is called the “projector”, and the IMB Wave length: Red 635-647 nm, Blue 449-471 nm (integrated media server) is called the “media block”...
  • Page 3 EXCEPT those 4. Do not place the projector in direct sunlight, near heat- specified by Sharp NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc. in ers or heat radiating appliances. this manual. Failure to comply with this government regula- 5.
  • Page 4 Important Information • Do not cover the power cable with other soft materi- WARNING als such as rugs. • Do not heat the power cable. 1. Do not cover the lens with the supplied lens cap or • Do not change the arrangement of the installed equivalent while the projector is on.
  • Page 5 Important Information 3. Clean the cabinet periodically with a cloth. If heavily Installing the Projector soiled, use a mild detergent. Never use strong deter- This projector is an RG3 product. The projector is for gents or solvents such as alcohol or thinner. profes sional use and must be installed in location where 4.
  • Page 6 In China Company Name: Sharp NEC Display Solutions (China), Ltd. For EU: The crossed-out wheeled bin implies Address: 1F-North, A2 Building, Foxconn Technology Group, that used batteries should not be put to the No.
  • Page 7 Important Information Label Information Label A: Laser Explanatory and Risk Group / Lamp Safety Label Label A About the laser module used in the light source • This product has a built-in laser module. Control and adjust- ment procedures other than those described in this document may result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation.
  • Page 8 Important Information Label B Label D Label C Label B Label C Label D...
  • Page 9 Important Information Laser radiation range/No entry range (HD: Hazard distance) • The below table describes the radiation range of emitted light by the projector that is classified as Risk Group 3 (RG3) of IEC/EN 62471-5 First edition 2015. • Please keep within bounds for installing the projector. •...
  • Page 10 Important Information When installed on a floor or a desktop Horizontal safety zone: over 1m RG3 range [Plan view] Horizontal safety zone: over 1m When installed on a ceiling RG3 range [Side view] Vertical safety zone: over 2m (2.5m for USA) floor * If lens shift is utilized, please consider the shift of projected image according to the volume of lens shift.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Information ..............2 1. What’s in the Box? and the Names of the Projector Parts ..12 1-1. Features ..................................12 1-2. What’s in the Box? ..............................14 1-3. Names of the Projector Parts ........................... 15 2.

  • Page 12: 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 • DLP Cinema projector ® Complies with the strict projection standards defined by the Digital Cinema Initiatives (DCI) industry group in the United States using leading imaging technology. It also supports 3D projection and high frame rates (HFR). •...
  • Page 13 1. What’s in the Box? and the Names of the Projector Parts (3) Frequently used titles can be registered in preset buttons The projector has been equipped with 8 preset buttons that make it easy to select registered title (input signal). To this projector, 100 titles at most can be registered (input signal registration).

  • Page 14: 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. 1-2-1. Projector  Projector  Power cable stopper  Important Information  Service door key x 2 ...

  • Page 15: 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. LIGHT status indicator Displays the status of the light source. The indicators turn on when the light source is on and turn off when the light source is off (See page 61).
  • Page 16 1. What’s in the Box? and the Names of the Projector Parts 1-3-2. Rear of the projector 1. Air inlet The air inlet for cooling inside the projector. Do not cover. Air filters are attached over the air inlet to prevent dust. 2.
  • Page 17 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 18 1. What’s in the Box? and the Names of the Projector Parts 1-3-4. Connection terminals 1 2 3 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 projector and the PC with a commercially available Ethernet cable (10/100Base-T).
  • Page 19 1. What’s in the Box? and the Names of the Projector Parts 1-3-5. Control panel 1. LCD screen The LCD screen displays menus and setting values for the projector operations. 2. /// (UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT) buttons Press these buttons to select a menu item while a menu is displayed. 3.
  • Page 20 1. What’s in the Box? and the Names of the Projector Parts 11. IMB button (planned to be supported in a future update) This button is operable when the media block is installed in the projector. Press this button to display the operation menu of the media block. 12.

  • Page 21: 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 22) •...

  • Page 22: 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 proce- dure.
  • Page 23 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 24 2. Installation and Connection Using the supplied 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 25 2. Installation and Connection Slide the clamper to the hilt of the power cable. This completes the attachment of the power cable stopper. Removing the power cable from the power cable stopper Push the clamper of the power cable stopper to unclasp it. knob Push the power cable clamper to open it wide enough to pull out the power cable.

  • Page 26: Connecting The Image Input Terminals

    2. Installation and Connection 2-3. Connecting the image input terminals Refer to the instruction manual of the IMB for details on connecting the video input ports with external equipment. 2-4. Connecting the various control terminal For control, your projector comes with such ports as the PC control terminal and the Ethernet port (RJ-45). •...

  • Page 27: 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 28) • Step 2 Select the title of input signal. (See page 30) • Step 3 Adjust the position and size of the projected screen. (See page 31) •...

  • Page 28: Turning Your Projector On

    3. Projection of Images (Basic Operation) 3-2. Turning your projector on WARNING The projector produces a strong light. When turning on the power, operate from the side or rear of the projector (outside the Restriction Zone (HD)). Also, when turning on the power, make sure no one within the projection range is looking at the lens. Preparation: •...
  • Page 29 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 35) Press the POWER button on the control panel of your projector three seconds or longer.

  • Page 30: 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 selecting registered titles.

  • Page 31: 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 30)”.
  • Page 32 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 33 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 34 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 35: 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. •...

  • Page 36: Turning On/Off The Light With The Projector Turned On

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

  • Page 37: 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 is turned off, the POWER button indicator blinks green, and the STATUS indicator blinks 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 38: 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 39 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 40 4. Using Menus 4-1-2. Operating menus Preparation: Turn your projector on. (See page 28) 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 41 4. Using Menus Press the DOWN button. The submenu “BIOS” another rank lower than “Model” 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” ←→ “Kernel”...
  • Page 42 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 43: 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 44: 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 projector’s control panel and call them up directly using those buttons.

  • Page 45: 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 output (brightness). ← Displays the current output power value (%) when the light rated output is 100%. 4-4-2. Lens Control Adjust the position, size, and focus of the projected screen.
  • Page 46 4. Using Menus 4-4-3. Reset Filter Cleaning Resets the air filter usage time (for confirming the filter cleaning time). [1] Press the ENTER button, the confirmation screen will appear. [2] Select “Yes” in the confirmation screen, and then press the ENTER button to reset the filter usage time. ←...

  • Page 47: 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 the hours of light use, the version information and error codes. 4-6-1.
  • Page 48 4. Using Menus 4-6-3. Preset Button Sets the title to be assigned to the preset buttons (<1> to <8> buttons) on the projector’s control panel. ← Selects the preset button number whose contents you want to display. ← Displays the assigned title numbers. ←...
  • Page 49 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. • Model • Slave BIOS • Serial No. •...
  • Page 50 4. Using Menus 4-6-8. Setup Date Displays the date when the projector was set up (starting date of the warranty period). ← Displays the date when the projector was set up (starting date of the warranty period). 4-6-9. Option Status Displays the link status of the device mounted in slot on the projector.

  • Page 51: 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 Pull out the power plug from the power outlet before 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 52: 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 Pull out the power plug from the power outlet before cleaning the lens.
  • Page 53 5. Maintenance of Your Projector Cleaning the Air Filter (Front) 1. Remove the filter cover. Place your finger on the handle, and slide the cover to the left to remove it. • The filter cover cannot be removed even if you pull it towards you.
  • Page 54 5. Maintenance of Your Projector 4. Attach the air filter to the main unit. (1) Insert the tabs of the air filter into the grooves on the main unit. (2) Bow the center of the air filter by using your fingers and pinch the grip to insert the top of the air filter into the protrusions.
  • Page 55 5. Maintenance of Your Projector 2. Use a vacuum cleaner to remove the dust. Use a vacuum cleaner to suck up the dust on the front and rear of the filter panel (air filter) and the main unit. Caution: Do not remove the air filter. It may get bent and broken, thus becoming unusable. Rear Front Main unit...
  • Page 56 5. Maintenance of Your Projector 2. Remove the air filter. (1) Turn the screws at the 2 locations counterclockwise to remove them. (2) Bend the air filter slightly to detach the 2 tabs from the grooves on the main unit before removing the air filter.
  • Page 57 5. Maintenance of Your Projector 4. Attach the air filter to the main unit. (1) Insert the 2 tabs on the air filter into the 2 grooves on the main unit, bend the air filter slightly and insert the tabs on the opposite side into the grooves on the main unit. Do not get your fingers caught in the gap.

  • Page 58: 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 59: Indicator Display List

    6. Appendix 6-2. Indicator display list See the descriptions below when the buttons on the control panel or the STATUS indicator on the rear of the projector is lit or blink- ing. The projector also has a warning function that uses a buzzer. KEY LOCK button POWER button DOUSER button...
  • Page 60 6. Appendix 6-2-3. POWER button Indicator condition Projector condition Note The projector power supply is off. Blinking light Orange While the projector software is starting Wait for a moment. Green Preparing to turn power on/cooling fan rotating Wait for a moment. (cycles of 1) (Note (State from turning the power off to entering standby mode).
  • Page 61 6. Appendix 6-2-6. STATUS indicator LIGHT status indicator SYSTEM status indicator SYSTEM 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. The light is off.

  • Page 62: Operation Using An Http Browser

    “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 address or the entry column of the URL to access HTTP server functions.
  • Page 63 6. Appendix 6-3-4. Structure of the HTTP server Power Controls the power to your projector. • On: Turns the power on. • Off: Turns the power off. Light Turn the light on/off. • On: Turns the light on. • Off: Turns the light off. Title List Displays titles set in the projector (such as input port, screen type, and title).

  • Page 64: 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 65 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 42). If you press the ENTER button, the display advances to the following screen. ←...
  • Page 66 6. Appendix 6-4-1. Names of log files Written log files are saved with the following file names. (Model name)_(Serial Number)_YYMMDDHHmm.txt (Model name) This shows the model of projector. (Serial Number) This shows the serial number of projector. YYMMDDHHmm Shows the date/time when written. YY: Year (lower 2 digits) MM: Month (2 digits) DD: Date (2 digits)

  • Page 67: Outline Drawing

    6. Appendix 6-5. Outline Drawing 6-5-1. Projector The screws specifications for Ceiling Mount: Screw type : M6 Screw hole dimension on the projector : M6 with the maximum depth 20mm Units: mm...

  • Page 68: Specifications

    6. Appendix 6-6. Specifications Model name NP-NC1503L Projection method 3 chip DLP Cinema® method 0.69-inch DC2K chip Panel resolution 2048 x 1080 Light type Laser diode Screen sizes Max. 16.9 m @14ft-L / Screen Gain 1.8 (Depends on setup conditions) Contrast ratio 1600:1 with DCI specified color representation Lens adjustment function...

  • Page 69: 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 IEC 60320 C20 Inlet to connect an AC power supply cable. Ensure that the AC power cables that connect the connectors built into the projector to the AC power maintains the current capacities as shown below.
  • Page 70 6. Appendix Japan Plug Cable Connector JIS C 8303 VCTF 3 x 2.0mm IEC 60320 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 71: Pin Assignment And Functions Of Terminal

    6. Appendix 6-8. Pin Assignment and Functions of Terminal 6-8-1. PC CONTROL connector (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 72 6. Appendix 6-8-2. 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 (GPIO: General Purpose I/O Ports). Each pin is electrically separated from the projector internal circuits by a photo-coupler.
  • Page 73 6. Appendix Input Connector GP I/O Connector Inside Projector Resist = 390 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: Absolute Maximum Rating: 23mA Ext_GPIN_N Pin No.: 20 21 23 23 24 25 26 27...
  • Page 74 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 75 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 76 6. Appendix Output Connector GP I/O Connector 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 77 6. Appendix 6-8-3. 3D connector (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 78: Related Products List

    6. Appendix 6-9. Related products list Product name Lens memory support 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 ...
  • Page 79 © Sharp NEC Display Solutions, Ltd. 2023 Ver. 1 7/23...

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