NEC 1200c Manual

							NC2000C/NC1200C
User’s Manual
DLP Cinema® Projector 
						

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Precautions:
Please read this manual carefully before using your
NC2000C/NC1200C and keep the manual handy for future
reference.
This manual is a common manual for NC2000C/NC1200C.
When the content differs depending on the model, the model
name is described in the text.
•DLP, DLP Cinema and their respective logos are trade-
marks or registered trademarks of Texas Instruments.
• Other product names and manufacturer names described
in this manual are the registered trademarks or trademarks
of their respective companies.
• The display screens and illustrations shown in this manual
may differ slightly from the actual ones.
Important Safeguards
These safety instructions are to ensure the long life of your
projector and to prevent fire and shock. Please read them
carefully and heed all warnings.
 WARNING
TO  PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
 CAUTION
TO  REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT OPEN COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
 
This symbol warns the user that uninsulated
v oltage within the unit may have sufficient
magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore,
it is dangerous to make any kind of contact
with any part inside of this unit.
This symbol alerts the user that important
literature concerning the operation and
maintenance of this unit has been included.
Therefore, it should be read carefully in
order to avoid any problems.
CAUTION
• In order to reduce any interference with radio and television
reception use a signal cable with ferrite core attached. Use of
signal cables without a ferrite core attached may cause
interference with radio and television reception.
• This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his or her
own expense.
Important Information
W ARNING
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.
DOC compliance Notice
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the
Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Machine Noise Information Regulation - 3. GPSGV,
The highest sound pressure level is less than 70 dB (A) in
accordance with EN ISO 7779.
Disposing of your used product
EU-wide legislation as implemented in each Member
State requires that used electrical and electronic
products carrying the mark (left) must be disposed
of separately from normal household waste.
This includes projectors and their electrical
accessories or lamps. When you dispose of
such products, please follow the guidance of
your local authority and/or ask the shop where
you purchased the product.
After collecting the used products, they are
reused and recycled in a proper way. This
effort will help us reduce the wastes as well
as the negative impact to the human health
and the environment at the minimum level.
The mark on the electrical and electronic products
only applies to the current European Union Member
States.
 WARNING 
Installation and transport
Consult your dealer for installing and transporting the projector.
DO NOT install or transport the projector by non-professional
person. Doing so may cause the lamp to break or may cause
personal injury.
•Power Supply
-Consult your dealer for installing the power cable to the
projector. DO NOT install the power cable by yourself.
Doing so may cause a fire or electric shock.
- The projector is so designed that it operates with the
power supply voltage described below.
NC1200C
For C1 connection
(When the AC power to the projector power supply and
the lamp power supply is provided by a single cable)
•A C 200V-240V single phase 50/60Hz
F or C2 connection
(When the AC power to the projector power supply and
the lamp power supply is provided by separate cables)
•A C 100V-240V single phase 50/60Hz (projector
power supply)
•A C 200V-240V single phase 50/60Hz (lamp power
supply)
NC2000C
F or C1 connection
(When the AC power to the projector power supply and
the lamp power supply is provided by a single cable)
•A C 200V-240V single phase 50/60Hz 
						

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For C2 connection
(When the AC power to the projector power supply and
the lamp power supply is provided by separate cables)
•A C 100V-240V single phase 50/60Hz (projector
power supply)
•A C 200V-240V single phase 50/60Hz (lamp power
supply)
Ensure that your power supply fits this requirement
before attempting to use your projector.
- Handle the power cable carefully. A damaged or frayed
power cable can cause electric shock or fire.
•Do not bend or tug the power cable excessively.
• Do not place the power cable under the projector, or
any heavy object.
• Do not cover the power cable with other soft materials
such as rugs.
• Do not heat the power cable.
•T urn off the projector, shut down AC power by using a cir-
cuit breaker and contact qualified service personnel under
the following conditions. For C2 connection, turn off the
projector, shut down the AC power to the projector and the
lamp using a circuit breaker, and contact your dealer/dis-
tributor for a repair.
- When the power cable is damaged or frayed.
- If liquid has been spilled into the projector, or if it has
been exposed to rain or water.
- 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 performance,
indicating a need for service.
• Do not place the projector in the following conditions:
-near water, baths or damp rooms.
- on an unstable cart, stand, or table.
- in direct sunlight, near heaters or heat radiating appliances.
- in a dusty, smoky or steamy environment.
- on a sheet of paper or cloth, rugs or carpets.
• Do not place any liquids on top of your projector.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel if liquid has
been spilled.
• Prevent foreign objects such as paper clips and bits of paper
from falling into your projector. Do not attempt to retrieve
any objects that might fall into your projector. Do not insert
any metal objects such as a wire or screwdriver into your
projector. If something should fall into your projector,
disconnect it immediately and have the object removed by
a qualified service personnel.
For C2 connection, turn off the projector, shut down the AC
power to the projector and the lamp using a circuit breaker,
and contact your dealer/distributor.
• Do not cover the lens with the supplied lens cap or
equivalent while the projector is on. Doing so can lead
distorting or to melting of the cap and burning your hands
due to the heat emitted from the light output.
 CAUTION 
•High Pressure Lamp May Explode if Improperly Handled.
Only service personnel should open the lamp door.
Refer Servicing to Qualified Service Personnel.
• Do not look into the lens while the projector is on. Serious
damage to your eyes could result. •
Do not touch the projector during a thunder storm. Doing
so can cause electrical shock or fire.
• Ensure that there is sufficient ventilation and that vents are
unobstructed to prevent potentially dangerous concentrations
of ozone and the build-up of heat inside your projector.
Allow at least 8 inches (20 cm) of space between your
projector and a wall. Allow at least 20 inches (50 cm) of
space between the ventilation outlet of the projector and
an object.
• Connect the air outlet of the NC2000C projector to a ven-
tilation facility with a flow volume greater than 13m
3/min.
• Connect the air outlet of the NC1200C projector to a ven-
tilation facility with a flow volume greater than 10m
3/min.
• Do not handle the projector and the power cable with wet
hands. Doing so can cause electrical shock or fire.
• Shut down AC power to the projector and disconnect all
the cables before moving the projector to another place.
For C2 connection, turn off the projector, shut down the
AC  power to the projector and the lamp using a circuit
breaker. Disconnect the cables between devices and the
lamp before moving the projector.
• Consult your dealer for installing the power cable to the
projector. DO NOT install the power cable by yourself.
Doing so may cause a fire or electric shock.
•T o carry the projector, a minimum of five persons are required.
• Do not hold the lens part and the anamorphic lens part
(or wide converter lens part) with your hand. Otherwise
the projector may tumble or drop, causing personal injury.
• If the projector will not be used for an extended period of
time, shut down AC power.
For C2 connection, turn off the projector, shut down the
AC  power to the projector and the lamp using a circuit
breaker.
• Shut down AC power by using a circuit breaker before
cleaning.
For C2 connection, turn off the projector, shut down the
AC  power to the projector and the lamp using a circuit
breaker.
• Do not try to touch the ventilation outlet as it can become
heated while the projector is turned on.
Doing so can lead to burning your hands due to the emitted
heat.
• When main body is damaged, cooling fluids may come out
of internal part. DO NOT touch and drink the cooling fluid.
When the cooling fluids are swallowed or contacted with
your eyes, please consult with doctors immediately.
• When using a LAN cable:
For safety, do not connect to the connector for peripheral
device wiring that might have excessive Voltage.
Installation
• Do not put the projector on its side when the lamp is on.
Doing so may cause damage to the projector.
• Handle your projector carefully. Dropping or jarring your
projector could damage internal components.
• Controlled ambient light environments will allow for an
image of higher contrast and depth to be displayed.
• Screens with a soiled, scratched, or discolored area will
not produce a clean image. Care should be used in the
handling of the screen.
•T o carry the projector, a minimum of five persons are required.
Remove the lens and the lamp before carrying the projector.
Do not apply a strong shock to the projector.
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•Keep finger prints or dust off the lens surface. Leaving
finger prints or dust can cause unwanted shadows on the
screen.
Cover the lens with the supplied lens cap if the projector
is not to be used for an extended period of time.
Lamp Caution: Please read before operation
• Due to the lamp being sealed in a pressurized environment,
there is a small risk of explosion, if not operated correctly.
There is minimal risk involved, if the unit is in proper working
order, but if damaged or operated beyond the recommended
hours, the risk of explosion increases. Please note that there
is a warning system built in, that displays following message
when you reach a preset operating time “Bulb Over Time”.
When you see this message please contact your dealer for a
replacement.
If the lamp does explode, smoke will be discharged from
the vents located on the back of the unit. Do not stand in
front of the vents during the operation. This smoke is
comprised of glass in particulate form and Xenon gas,
and will not cause harm if kept out of your eyes. If your
eyes have been exposed to this gas, please flush your
ey es out with water immediately and seek immediate
medical attention. Do not rub your eyes! This could cause
serious injury.
• Consult qualified service personnel for cleaning the inside
of the projector or lamp replacement. Do not try to clean
the inside of the projector or replace the lamp by yourself.
• Do not shut down AC power to the projector under the
following conditions. Doing so can damage the projector.
- While projecting images.
- While cooling after the projector has been turned off.
(The POWER button LED blinks in white while the fan
is rotating, and “Cooling...” is displayed on the LCD
screen. The cooling fan continues to work for 5 min-
utes.)
For questions relating to unclear points or repairs
Contact your dealer or the following support branch for questions
relating to unclear points, malfunctions and repairs of the prod-
uct.
In Europe
NEC Europe, Ltd. / European Technical Centre
Address: Unit G, Stafford Park 12, Telford TF3 3BJ, U.K.
T elephone: +44 1952 237000
Fax Line: +44 1952 237006
Important Information 
						

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Table of Contents
T able of Contents ........................................................................\
.... 5
1.What’s in the Box? and the Names of the Projector Parts ............. 6
1-1. Features ........................................................................\
.......................................... .................................................. 6
1-2. What’s in the Box? ........................................................................\
................................ ........................................... 8
1-3. Names of the Projector Parts ........................................................................\
...................... .................................... 9
2.Installation and Connection ....................................................... 16
2-1. Steps for setting up and connecting ........................................................................\
............... ............................. 16
2-2. Connecting the image input terminals ........................................................................\
.............. ........................... 17
2-3. Connecting the various control terminal ........................................................................\
........... .......................... 18
3.Projection of Images (Basic Operation) ...................................... 19
3-1. Steps of projecting images ........................................................................\
........................................................... 19
3-2. Turning your projector on ........................................................................\
......................... .................................... 20
3-3. Selecting the title of input signal ........................................................................\
............... ................................... 22
3-4. Adjusting the position and the size of projected screen ................................................................... ................. 23
3-5. Preventing misoperations ........................................................................\
.......................... ................................... 27
3-6. Turning on/off the lamp with the projector turned on ...................................................................... ................... 28
3-7. Turning your projector off ........................................................................\
........................ ..................................... 29
4.Using Menus ........................................................................\
...... 30
4-1. Basic operation with adjustment menus ........................................................................\
............. ........................ 30
4-2. Table of adjustment menus ........................................................................\
......................... .................................. 35
4-3. Title Select ........................................................................\
...................................... ................................................ 36
4-4. Configuration ........................................................................\
..................................... ............................................. 37
4-5. Title Setup ........................................................................\
....................................... ................................................ 38
4-6. Information ........................................................................\
....................................... ............................................... 38
5.Maintenance of Your Projector ................................................... 42
5-1. Cleaning the Cabinet ........................................................................\
.............................. ........................................ 42
5-2. Cleaning the Lens ........................................................................\
................................. ......................................... 42
5-3. Replacing the Air Filter ........................................................................\
.......................... ........................................ 43
6.Appendix ........................................................................\
............ 50
6-1. Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
............................................................................. 50
6-2. Indicator display list ........................................................................\
............................ ........................................... 52
6-3. Operation using an HTTP browser ........................................................................\
................... ............................ 54
6-4. Outline Drawing ........................................................................\
................................... ........................................... 56
6-5. Specifications ........................................................................\
.................................... ............................................. 57
6-6. Pin Assignment and Functions of Terminal ........................................................................\
.......... ....................... 58
6-7. Related products list ........................................................................\
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1.
What’s in the Box? and
the Names of the
Projector Parts
1-1. Features
•DLP Cinema® dedicated projector that supports large screen needs
NEC has applied its mounting technology and leading imaging technology t\
o newly develop lamp and optical systems as well
as a cooling system to support large screen needs.
•Equipped with easy to use functions
(1) Lens memory function that can be operated with one touch, and lamp power memory function
The DLP Cinema® projector is provided with a lens memory function for storing lens zoom positions and shift positions to
set screens sizes for each input signal. It is also provided with a lamp power memory function for storing the brightness of
the images on the screen for each input signal.
Even if you are projecting multiple images that have different settings for image sizes and brightness, you can project them
with the conditions pre-registered for each signal, simply by selecting the corresponding signal.
(2) Equipped with a lamp output control function You can set to any brightness setting, from low brightness to high brightness. This function makes it possible to\
 minimize
the fluctuation (*) in brightness as brightness of the lamp decreases as a result of long-term lamp usage.
* The time for maintaining fluctuations in brightness depends on the set\
ting value for brightness.
(3) Easy lamp replacement
The lamp can be replaced from the backside of the projector, so the lamp can be easily replaced even in narrow locations
when a film projector is setup on the side and there is not much space on the projector side.
(4) Registered signal selection buttons
The projector has been equipped with new 8 signal selection buttons that make \
it easy to select registered signals. 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  to .
(5) Software which enables the user to operate the projector from a PC via a network is available (optional). You can operate the projector via a network by installing the separately supplied Digital Cine\
ma Communicator (DCC) for
S2 on your PC.
(6) Supports various contents and types of usage by applying a separately-sold mul\
ti-media switcher. By connecting an optional multi-media switcher (MM3000B), you can inpu\
t RGB/VIDEO analog signals, and digital signals
in formats not supported by the projector. 
						

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1. What’s in the Box? and the Names of the Projector Parts
•DMD Face Dust Protection Structure
A dust control shield is arranged between each DMD chip of R, G and B, and the spect\
roscopic/condenser prism to prevent
dust and dirt in the air, and oily particles in smoke associated with event halls from coming into contact with the face of the  DMD
and causing operating problems.
• Efficient cooling of the heat from the DMD unit by the cooling structure
The DMD unit uses a highly efficient liquid cooling method. This efficiently eliminates heat applied to the DMD by the complete
dust control structure and high light output, thereby ensuring the reliability of the projector. 
						

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1-2. What’s in the Box?
Check the content of the accessories.
NC2000C/NC1200C projector
Attachment for lamp x 1
Sheet of title labels (for 20 labels) x 2
Exhaust outlet protective sheet x 1
Exhaust outlet protective sheet fastening band x 4
CD-ROM (User’s Manual) Small iris x 1
Cover key x 2
Lamp door key x 2
Retainer for lamp power AC power cable x 1
Important Information x1
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1. What’s in the Box? and the Names of the Projector Parts
1-3. Names of the Projector Parts
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1. Air outlet (for cooling the lamp)
Connects to an exhaust device to exhaust heat from the lamp. Please contact your dealer/distributor to install the exhau\
st
device.
2. Control panel
On the control panel, power to your projector is turned on or off, titles are selected, and various adjustments are made of
projected screen. (See page 14)
3. Connection terminals
V arious image signal cable are to be connected here. (See page 13)
Y ou can expand signal input terminals by installing the optional media block or internal multi-media switcher (MM3000B).
Contact your dealer/distributor for more information on the media block and MM3000B.
4. Projector power switch (upper), lamp power switch (lower)
The projector enters the standby state when you turn on the lamp power switch and projector power switch while the AC
power is on.
5. Ethernet port
The connector for external devices such as a cinema server or a PC installed with the DCC for S\
2. (See page 13)
6. Buzzer
The buzzer rings when the power is turned on or an error has occurred.
7. Air inlet (for cooling the lamp)
The air inlet for cooling the lamp. Do not cover.
An air filter is attached over the air inlet to prevent dust. Refer to “5-3. Replacing the Air Filter” (page 43) o\
n how to repl ace
the air filter.
8. Air inlet (for cooling the projector electric circuits)
The air inlet for cooling the projector electric circuits. Do not cover.
An air filter is attached over the air inlet to prevent dust. Refer to “5-3. Replacing the Air Filter” (page 43) o\
n how to repl ace
the air filter. 
						

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9. Lens (optional)
Images are projected from the lens. Request your dealer/distributor to install or replace the lens.
10.Interlock connector (Inside front of projector)
This is the connector for the projector safety device. This is used to control the projector from an external source. Consult
with your dealer/distributor about using this.
11. Conversion lens stay fittings
Fittings to attach the fixing stay when using the optional conversion le\
ns (anamorphic lens or wide converter lens). Contact
your dealer/distributor for more information on the conversion lens and fixing stay.
12.Conversion lens stage connecter terminal
The terminal to connect the control connector of the conversion lens table when using the optional conver\
sion lens (anamorphic
lens or wide converter lens). Contact your dealer/distributor for an installation of the c\
onversion lens.
NOTEDo not touch the air outlet and backside of the main unit when your projector is operating. Otherwise, the high
temperature may cause burns.