NEC Nc1600c Dlp Cinema Projector Users Manual

							
NC1600C
User’s Manual
DLP Cinema® Projector 
						

							
2
Precautions:
Please read this manual carefully before using your
NC1600C and keep the manual handy for future reference.
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. ALSO
DO NOT USE THIS UNITÅfS POLARIZED PLUG WITH
AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER
OUTLETS, UNLESS THE PRONGS CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED. REFRAIN FROM OPENING THE CABINET
AS THERE ARE HIGH-VOLTAGE COMPONENTS IN-
SIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL
 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
voltage 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.
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.
Important Information
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 [English] 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.
• AC200-240V 50/60Hz
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 use any power cables than the supplied one.
• 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, unplug the power cable and contact
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
- When the power cable or plug 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. 
						

							
3
•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 person.
 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
• Do not cover the lens with the supplied lens cap or
equivalent while the projector is on. Doing so can lead
to melting of the cap and possibly burning your hands
due to the heat emitted from the light output.
 CAUTION 
•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 (20cm) 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 projector exhaust outlet with the exhaust
equipment having a capacity of 16 m
3/min or more.
• Do not handle the power plug 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.
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 six persons are required.
• Do not hold the lens part and the anamorphic 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.
• Shut down AC power to the projection head and the lamp
power supply unit before cleaning.
• 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.
Remote Control Precautions
• Handle the remote control carefully.
• If the remote control gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.
•A void excessive heat and humidity.
• Do not heat, take apart, or throw batteries into fire.
• If you will not be using the remote control for a long time,
remove the batteries.
• Ensure that you have the batteriesÅf polarity (+/-) aligned
correctly.
• Do not use new and old batteries together, or use different
types of batteries together.
• Dispose of used batteries according to your local regulations
Installation
• Do not place the projector in the following conditions:
-Place the projector on a flat, level surface in a dry area
away from dust and moisture.
- Do not put the projector on its side when the lamp is
on. Doing so may cause damage to the projector.
- Do not place the projector in direct sunlight, near heaters or
heat radiating appliances.
- Exposure to direct sunlight, smoke or steam could harm
internal components.
- 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 six persons are required.
Remove the lens and the lamp before carrying the projector.
Do not apply a strong shock to the projector.
• 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.
Important Information 
						

							
4
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
eyes 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.
• Never unplug the projector from the outlet under the
following conditions. Doing so can damage the
projector.
-While projecting images
- While cooling after the projector has been turned off.
(The POWER indicator blinks in orange while the fan is
rotating, and the LCD screen is displaying “Cooling...”.
The cooling fan continues to work for 5 minutes.)
For questions relating to unclear points or repairs
Contact your dealer or the following support branches for questions
relating to unclear points, malfunctions and repairs of the product.
In Europe
NEC Europe, Ltd. / European Technical Centre
Address: Unit G, Stafford Park 12, Telford TF3 3BJ, U.K.
T elephone: +44 1952 237000
Fax Line: +44 1952 237006
In North America
NEC Corporation of America
Digital Cinema Division
Address : 4111 West Alameda Avenue Suite 412 Burbank,
CA 91505
T elephone : 818 557 2500
*If the above line is busy, please dial as below ;
T elephone : 866 632 6431
Important Information 
						

							
5
Table of Contents
Table 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
1-4. Names on the Remote Control ........................................................................\
....................... ............................... 14
2.Installation and Connection ....................................................... 17
2-1. Steps for setting up and connecting ........................................................................\
............... ............................. 17
2-2. Connecting the image input terminals ........................................................................\
.............. ........................... 18
2-3. Connecting the various control terminal ........................................................................\
........... .......................... 19
3.Projection of Images (Basic Operation) ...................................... 20
3-1. Steps of projecting images ........................................................................\
........................................................... 20
3-2. Turning your projector on ........................................................................\
......................... .................................... 21
3-3. Selecting the title of input signal ........................................................................\
............... ................................... 23
3-4. Adjusting the position and the size of projected screen ................................................................... ................. 24
3-5. Turning on/off the lamp with the projector turned on ...................................................................... ................... 26
3-6. Turning your projector off ........................................................................\
........................ ..................................... 27
4.Using Menus ........................................................................\
...... 28
4-1. Basic operation with adjustment menus ........................................................................\
............. ........................ 28
4-2. Table of adjustment menus ........................................................................\
......................... .................................. 32
4-3. Title Select ........................................................................\
...................................... ................................................ 33
4-4. Configuration ........................................................................\
..................................... ............................................. 34
4-5. Title Setup ........................................................................\
....................................... ................................................ 34
4-6. Information ........................................................................\
....................................... ............................................... 35
5.Maintenance of Your Projector ................................................... 38
5-1. Cleaning the Cabinet ........................................................................\
.............................. ........................................ 38
5-2. Cleaning the Lens ........................................................................\
................................. ......................................... 38
6.Appendix ........................................................................\
............ 39
6-1. Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
............................................................................. 39
6-2. Indicator display list ........................................................................\
............................ ........................................... 41
6-3. Error code list ........................................................................\
................................... .............................................. 43
6-4. Operation using an HTTP browser ........................................................................\
................... ............................ 45
6-5. Outline Drawing ........................................................................\
................................... ........................................... 47
6-6. Specifications ........................................................................\
.................................... ............................................. 48
6-7. Pin Assignment and Functions of Terminal ........................................................................\
.......... ....................... 49
6-8. Related products list ........................................................................\
............................. ......................................... 56 
						

							
6
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 fu\
nction
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) Touch panel (Optional) An optional touch panel is available to enable easy operation of all projector functions.
(6) Supports various contents and types of usage by applying a separately-sold mul\
timedia switch. By connecting an optional multi-media switcher (MMS), you can input RG\
B/VIDEO analog signals, and digital signals in
formats not supported by the projector. 
						

							
7
1. What’s in the Box? and the Names of the Projector Parts
•DMD Face Dust Protection Structure
A dust contral shield is arranged between each DMD chip of R, G and B, and the spectroscopic/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.
•E fficient 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 contral structure and high light output, thereby ensuring the reliability of the projector.
• Up-to-date functions of DLP Cinema® available
This projector supports CineLinkTM, CineCanvasTM, CinePalletteTM and CineBlackTM which are the new functions for security,
subtitles, etc., developed by Texas Instruments Incorporated.
(1) CineLink
TM: Security management
This function supports encryption of the local link between server and projector, adds a “watermark” to enable the tracing
of pirated films (illegal copying), and provides other functions.
(2) CineCanvas
TM: Image management
This function enables insertion of subtitles and captions, correction of distortion, changing of resolution, etc.
(3) CinePallette
TM: Color management
This function allows extension of color range, correction of color, etc.
(4) CineBlack
TM: Contrast management
This function realizes a color tone scale from pitch black to pure white.
• DLP, DLP Cinema and their respective logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Texas Instruments.
• CineLink, CineCanvas, CinePallette, and CineBlack are trademarks of Texas Instruments. 
						

							
1. What’s in the Box? and the Names of the Projector Parts
8
1-2. What’s in the Box?
Check the content of the accessories.
NC1600C projector
Remote control (RD-371E)
UM-3 AA size battery (for the remote control) x 2
Remote cable (16 m) x 1
Attachment for lamp x 1
Exhaust outlet protective sheet x 1Exhaust outlet protective sheet fastening band x 4
Small iris x 1
Lamp door key x 2
Sheet of title labels (for 20 labels) x 2
Important Information x1
CD-ROM (
User’s Manual)
TIP
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○\
○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○\
○○○○○○○○○○○○
*In the event that you did not receive all of the accessories outlined above, or some are damaged, contact
your dealer/distributor.
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○\
○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○\
○○○○○○○○○○○○Differs slightly from the drawings in this manual, but there is no problem in actual use. 
						

							
9
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
2 3
4 5
6
7
1. Air outlet
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 12)
3. Connection terminals
Various image signal cable are to be connected here. (See page 11)
Y ou can expand signal input terminals by installing an optional multi-med\
ia switcher (MMS).
4. Main power switch
While AC power is being supplied, set the main power switch to ON, then \
your projector will enter a standby state.
5. Touch panel mounting opening (four position on top)
Use the holder arm for the touch panel to attach the touch panel (optional).
6. Lens (optional)
Images are projected from the lens. Request your dealer/distributor to install or replace the lens.
7. 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.
NOTEDo not touch the air outlet and backside of the main unit when your projector is operating. Otherwise, the high
temperature may cause burns. 
						

							
1. What’s in the Box? and the Names of the Projector Parts
10
1-3-2. Rear of the projector
4
5
2
1
3
1. AC power cable
This is the cable that supplies AC power to the projector head. The AC power cable is not an accessory. Consult with your
dealer/distributor about the AC power cable.
2. Level adjusters (in four positions on bottom)
In the ordinary installation, you can adjust the projector inclination at 4 positions.
3. Air inlet
Air is taken in here to provide cooling of the projector. Do not cover the air inlet.
4. Lamp door
This opens to allow the lamp to be replaced. Please contact your dealer/distributor to install and to replace the lamp bulb
and lamp house.
5. Rear status indicator
These indicate the status of the projector. When the projector is operating normally, these light/blink in green or orange.
When an error occurs, they light/blink in red. When an error occurs, check the contents of the display on the LCD screen.
(See page 42)
NOTEDo not cover the air inlet during operation. Inadequate air intake may l\
ead to a rise in inside temperature, thus
causing a free or serious projector failure.
CAUTION:
Only service personnel should open the lamp door.