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  • Page 1 DLP Cinema Projector ® User’s Manual DLP Cinema Projector ® NC1100L-A Model No. NP-NC1100L-A...

  • Page 2: Important Information

    Please read this manual carefully before using your mance standards 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 for laser NC1100L-A and keep the manual handy for future refer- products except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. ence. The NC1100L-A (projector unit) is called the “pro- 50, dated June 24, 2007.
  • Page 3 MAINTAIN AND SERVICE OF THE PRODUCT IS ONLY heat, in front of the projector lens. Doing so could TO BE HANDLED BY NEC AUTHORIZED TECHNICIANS. lead to the object melting from the heat that is emitted from the light output.
  • Page 4 Important Information • If the projector does not operate normally when you follow the instructions described in this user’s manual. • If the projector has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. • If the projector exhibits a distinct change in perfor- mance, indicating a need for service.
  • 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 and warning labels on the projector Label A Label B Label C Laser Aperture (inside the lens hood) Non accessible internal Laser Parameters Wavelength 462 nm Laser power for classification < 10 W Total internal laser power <...
  • Page 7 Important Information • Label A: Manufacturer’s ID Label • Label B: Hazard Warning Symbol and Explanatory Label • Label C: Aperture Label...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Information ..............2 1.What’s in the Box? and the Names of the Projector Parts ..... 9 1-1. Features ..................................9 1-2. What’s in the Box? ..............................11 1-3. Names of the Projector Parts ..........................12 2.Installation and Connection ............18 2-1.

  • Page 9: 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.
  • Page 10 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 11: 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  Glass protector cap  Service door key x 2  Power cable stopper  CD-ROM (User’s Manual) ...

  • Page 12: 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 13: Rear Of The Projector

    1. What’s in the Box? and the Names of the Projector Parts 8. Air inlet / Air filter The air inlet for cooling inside the projector. Do not cover. An air filter is attached over the air inlet to prevent dust. Refer to “5-3. Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filters” (page 50) on how to replace the air filter.

  • Page 14: 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 15: Connection Terminals

    1. What’s in the Box? and the Names of the Projector Parts 1-3-4. Connection terminals 1. External control terminal (GP I/O) (D-sub 37P) The terminal for externally controlling the projector or connecting a 3D image system to the projector. (See page 75) 2.

  • Page 16: Control Panel

    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 17 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 18: 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 19) •...

  • Page 19: 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 20 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 21 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 22 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 23: Connecting The Image Input Terminals

    2. Installation and Connection 2-3. Connecting the image input terminals The IMB (NP-90MS01) is mounted as standard in this projector. Alternately, you can use an HD-SDI input port or DVI-D input port by replacing this with a signal input board (NC-80LB01-B/NC-80DS01-B) which is sold separately. The video input ports that can be used with each board are as follows.

  • 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) •...

  • 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 19) 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.
  • 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. •...

  • 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 five seconds or longer. 3-6-2. Turning on the light source •...

  • 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 button indicator blinks green, and the SYSTEM 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 “BIOS” another rank lower than “System” is displayed. Press the LEFT/RIGHT button to select the submenu “Data.” At each press of the LEFT/RIGHT button, the display will cycle as “BIOS” ←→ “Firmware” ←→ “Data” ←→ “Lens” ←→...

  • 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 4. Using Menus Reference Main menu Submenu Description page Information Light Output Displays the light source output setting. Lens Type Displays the lens type setting. Preset Button Preset Button 1–16 Displays the titles which are assigned to the preset buttons (<1> to <8> buttons).

  • Page 42: 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 43: 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 44 4. Using Menus FilterCleaning Reset the air filter usage time (for confirming the filter cleaning time). Press the ENTER button, then select “Yes” in the displayed confirmation screen, and then press the ENTER button to reset the air filter usage time (for confirming the filter cleaning time). ←...

  • Page 45: 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 46: 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 47 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. BIOS Displays the BIOS version of the projector. Firmware Displays the firmware version of the projector.

  • Page 48: Setup Date

    4. Using Menus Laser Displays the laser light source firmware version of the projector. ← Displays the version information. 4-6-7. IP Address Displays the IP address set in the projector. ← Displays the IP address. System Displays the IP address set for the projector (System). 4-6-8.

  • Page 49: 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 Before carrying out maintenance of your projector, be sure to always check that the projector is turned off and the power plug is unplugged from the electrical outlet.

  • Page 50: 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. 5-3. Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filters Air filters are attached over the air inlet of the projector to prevent dust.

  • Page 51: Procedure For Cleaning And Replacing The Air Filters

    5. Maintenance of Your Projector Cleaning the air filters • Please be remind to clean the air filters when the filter usage time reaches 2,000 hours. It may be required to clean the air filters in shorter time depending on the circumstances for use the projector. In NOTE order to maintain the projector performance, frequent cleaning is strongly recommended.
  • Page 52 5. Maintenance of Your Projector 5-3-2. Cleaning and Replacing the Rear Air Filters Preparation: Have a Phillips head screwdriver ready. Open the filter cover. 1. Loosen each of the two knobs by turning them counterclockwise. The knobs are not removable. If the knob is too tight to turn, use a Phillips screwdriver. 2.
  • Page 53 5. Maintenance of Your Projector Remove the air filters. Grasp the top and bottom or left and right ends of the air filter and remove it by pulling it towards you. • If you are cleaning the air filters Proceed to step 3. •...
  • Page 54 5. Maintenance of Your Projector Mount the filter cover to the projector. 1. Grasp the knob on the filter cover and mount it to the projector. 2. Tighten the two knobs clockwise to secure the filter cover. This completes replacing the rear air filters. Next, replace the front air filter.

  • Page 55: Cleaning And Replacing The Front Air Filter

    5. Maintenance of Your Projector 5-3-3. Cleaning and Replacing the Front Air Filter Remove the filter cover. Slide the filter cover in the direction of the arrow to remove. Handle Remove the air filter. The air filters are held in place at two locations at the stopper (top) and flange (bottom). 1.
  • Page 56 5. Maintenance of Your Projector Use a vacuum cleaner brush attachment to vacuum away dust from the air filters. Avoid making direct contact without an attachment or using a nozzle attachment. Mount the air filter to the projector. Look for an arrow (↑AIR FLOW) indicating the installation direction on the side of the air filter. Point the arrow towards the projector.

  • Page 57: Resetting The Air Filter Usage Time

    5. Maintenance of Your Projector Mount the filter cover to the projector. Align the filter cover with the front cover of the projector main unit and slide it in the direction of the arrow to attach. This completes replacing the front air filter. If you have not yet finished replacing the rear air filters, replace the rear air filters next (See page 52).

  • 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 Problem Check these items Video image is disturbed. Check whether the signal cable connected to the projector is disconnected. The SYSTEM status indicator blinks Your projector may have trouble. Please contact your dealer/distributor for instructions. in red. An error code is displayed. Please contact your dealer/distributor for instructions.

  • Page 60: Power Button

    6. Appendix 6-2-3. POWER button Indicator condition Projector condition Note The projector power supply is off, or the projector is in standby. Blinking light Green Preparing to turn power on/cooling fan rotating Wait for a moment. (cycles of 1) (State from turning the power off to entering standby (Note) mode).
  • Page 61 6. Appendix 6-2-6. Indicators 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 source is off.

  • Page 62: 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 63: 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 64 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).
  • Page 65 6. Appendix 6-3-5. Downloading DCC from the projector for use The execution file of DCC is integrated in the projector. This section describes the procedure for downloading the execution file of DCC from the projector to your computer for use. The following requirements must be met for this function.
  • Page 66 On the security warning screen, confirm the following points and then click the run button. • [DCC Starter JWS] is displayed for the name. • [NEC Display Solutions, Ltd.] is displayed for the issuer. • [(IP address of connected projector)] is displayed for the download source.

  • Page 67: 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 68 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 69 L2: NC1100L Series YYMMDD Shows the date/time when written. YY: Year (lower 2 digits) MM: Month (2 digits) DD: Date (2 digits) For example, if NC1100L-A log file is written on March 1, 2014, it is saved with the “L2140301.txt” file name.

  • Page 70: Outline Drawing

    6. Appendix 6-5. Outline Drawing Units: mm...

  • Page 71: Specifications

    6. Appendix 6-6. Specifications Model name NC1100L-A Projection method 3 chip DLP Cinema® method 0.69-inch DC2K chip Panel resolution 2048 x 1080 Light source Laser Screen sizes Max. 11 m @14ft-L / Screen Gain 1.8 (Depends on setup conditions) Contrast ratio...

  • Page 72: 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 73 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 74: 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 75 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 76 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: 5mA Absolute Maximum Rating: 23mA Ext_GPIN_N...
  • Page 77 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 78 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 79 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 80 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 81: Related Products List

    6. Appendix 6-9. Related products list Product name Lens memory support Model name Lens Zoom lens 1.63 to 2.03 – NP-9LS16Z1 Zoom lens 2.03 to 2.72 – NP-9LS20Z1 Zoom lens 1.2 to 1.72  NP-9LS12ZM1 Zoom lens 1.33 to 2.1 NP-9LS13ZM1 ...
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