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  • Page 1 ® DLP Cinema Projector NC2500S User’s Manual NEC Viewtechnology, Ltd.

  • Page 2: Important Information

    Please read them carefully and heed all warnings. Installation 1. Place the projector on a flat, level surface in a dry area away from dust and moisture. Tilting the front of the projector up or down from level could reduce lamp life.
  • Page 3 This could cause serious injury. WARNING: 1. Do not look into the lens while the projector is on. Serious damage to your eyes could result. 2. When main body is damaged, cooling fluids may come out of internal part.
  • Page 4 Important Information Précaution: lire attentivement ce manuel avant d’utiliser le NC2500S et le conserver à portée de main pour future référence. AVERTISSEMENT POUR EVITER UN INCENDIE OU UN RISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION NE PAS EXPOSER CET ENSEMBLE A LA PLUIE OU A L’HUMIDITE; DE MEME, NE PAS BRANCHER LA PRISE POLAIRE AVEC UNE RALLONGE A MOINS QUE LES BROCHES DE LA PREMIERE NE S’Y INSERENT PLEINEMENT.
  • Page 5 à éclaircir, des défauts et des réparations du produit. En Europe NEC Europe, Ltd. / European Technical Centre Adresse : Unit G, Stafford Park 12, Telford TF3 3BJ, U.K. Téléphone : +44 1952 237000 Fax : +44 1952 237006 En Amérique du Nord...
  • Page 6 Important Information Maschinenlärminformations-Verordnung – 3. GPSGV, Der höchste Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 dB(A) oder weniger gemäß EN ISO 7779. WARNUNG ZUR VERMEIDUNG VON FEUER UND ELEKTRISCHEN SCHLÄGEN DARF DAS GERÄT WEDER REGEN NOCH FEUCHTIGKEIT AUSGESETZT POLARISIERTE STECKER DIESES GERÄTES DARF NUR DANN IN EIN VERLÄNGERUNGSKABEL ODER IN EINE STECKDOSE EINGESTECKT WERDEN, WENN DIE STECKKONTAKTE VOLLSTÄNDIG EINGESTECKT...
  • Page 7 Vorsichtsmasnahmen zur Vermeidung von Bränden und elektrischen Schlägen 1. Sorgen Sie für ausreichende Belüuftung und stellen Sie außerdem sicher, dass die Lüftungsschlitze frei bleiben, damit sich innerhalb des Projektors kein Hitzestau bilden kann. Lassen Sie mindestens 20 cm Abstand zwischen Ihrem Projektor und der Wand.
  • Page 8 Reparaturarbeiten am Produkt ergeben, wenden Sie sich an Ihren Händler oder an eine der folgenden Niederlassungen. In Europa NEC Europe, Ltd. / European Technical Centre Addresse: Unit G, Stafford Park 12, Telford TF3 3BJ, U.K. Telefon: +44 1952 237000 Fax-Nummer: +44 1952 237006...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents ... 1 1.What’s in the Box? and the Names of the Projector Parts ... 2 1-1. Features ... 2 1-2. What’s in the Box? ... 4 1-3. Names of the Projector Parts ... 6 1-4.

  • Page 10: What's In The Box? And The Names Of The Projector Parts

    ® dedicated projector that supports large screen needs NEC has applied its mounting technology and leading imaging technology to 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 ®...
  • Page 11 Texas Instruments Incorporated. (1) CineLink : 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 : Image management This function enables insertion of subtitles and captions, correction of distortion, changing of resolution, etc.

  • Page 12: 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. The accessories are packed into two boxes. One is for the main unit, and the other contains the lamp power supply unit.
  • Page 13 Differs slightly from the drawings in this manual, but there is no problem in actual use. 1. What’s in the Box? and the Names of the Projector Parts Dedicated interface cable x 1 Ferrite clamp core for dedicated interface cable x 1...

  • Page 14: Names Of The Projector Parts

    This is the interface cable that connects with the lamp power supply unit. 9. AC power cord (For projector) This is the cord that supplies AC power to the projector head. The AC power cord is not an accessory. Consult with your dealer/distributor about the AC power cord.

  • Page 15: Rear Of The Projector

    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.
  • Page 16 Outside air is taken in here to lower the temperature inside the projector. Do not cover this inlet. NOTE • Do not touch the air outlet and backside of the main unit when your projector is operating. Otherwise, the high temperature may cause burns.

  • Page 17: Connection Terminals

    8. PC control terminal (RS-232C) (D-Sub 9P) This is used when the service personnel sets the data for the projector or operates the projector from PC via RS-232C. Use a commercially available RS-232C straight cable to connect the projector to the PC.

  • Page 18: Control Panel

    Press this button to turn on or off (standby) he power to your projector. Press this for more than three seconds. When turning on the power to the projector, first set the main power switch to the main unit and the LPSU to ON, thereby setting the projector in a standby state.
  • Page 19 Press the 1 to 8 buttons while depressing the CTL (MACRO) button to select titles (input signals) assigned to each button. 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 <1>...

  • Page 20: Names On The Remote Control

    1. What’s in the Box? and the Names of the Projector Parts 1-4. Names on the Remote Control 6. AMPLITUDE / G button Press the AMPLITUDE (G) button while depressing the CTL button, then the green (G signal) of the test pattern will be turned off temporarily.
  • Page 21 Thereafter, it will light again when the remote control buttons are operated. • When using the remote control connected to the remote control cable The back light will constantly light when the power to the projector is turned on and when the projector is in standby status. NOTE The following buttons cannot be used with this projector: WHITE BAL., ADJUST PICTURE, IMAGE, INFO., PIXEL., MUTE SOUND, MUTE OSD, HELP, AUTO, UNDO...
  • Page 22 • Be sure to use the remote control in a place free from heat or dampness as far as is practicable. • The remote cable is connected first to the remote control, then to the projector head. The leading end of the remote cable is the power supply unit, so be careful not to touch the other end of the remote cable to the projector head or other devices while only the remote cable is connected to the projector.

  • Page 23: 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 cables to the image input terminals. (See page 16)

  • Page 24: Connecting The Image Input Terminals

    2. Installation and Connection 2-2. Connecting the image input terminals Your projector has four image input terminals, namely, the HDSDI A input terminal, the HDSDI B input terminal, the DVI-D A input terminal, and the DVI-D B input terminal. • HDSDI A/B input terminal (SDI A/SDI B) ------------ Inputs serial digital images from a Video Server or Video source.

  • Page 25: Connecting The Various Control Terminal

    For control, your projector comes with such ports as the PC control terminal and the Ethernet port (RJ-45). • PC control terminal (PC CONTROL) ----- Use this terminal when controlling the projector in serial connection from a PC. • Ethernet port (LAN 1/LAN 2) --------------- Use this port when controlling the projector in LAN connection from a PC.

  • Page 26: 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 19) • Step 2 Select the title of input signal. (See page 21) • Step 3 Adjust the position and size of the projected screen. (See page 22) •...

  • Page 27: Turning Your Projector On

    3-2. Turning your projector on The power to this projector is separated to the power to the projector head and power to the lamp. To project an image, it is necessary for both power supplies to be on. Preparation: Supply AC power to the projector head and to the lamp power supply unit.
  • Page 28 • When controlling with the remote control, press the POWER ON button three seconds or longer. • When the power to the projector head turns on, an error will occur (lamp power error: LPSU Fail) if the power to the lamp power supply unit is OFF.

  • Page 29: Selecting The Title Of Input Signal

    3-3. Selecting the title of input signal This projector allows you to select pre-registered signals using the signal selection buttons on the control panel (up to 8 signals). Request your dealer/distributor for details on registering and changing titles. This section explains the steps for selecting registered signals.

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Position And The Size Of Projected Screen

    3-4-2. Adjusting the position of the projected screen (Lens shift) Press the [LENS CTL] UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT buttons while depressing the CTL (LENS) button, on the control panel of your projector as required. The position of the projected screen will move upward, downward, left or right.
  • Page 31 3-4-4. Focusing the projected screen (Focus) Press the FOCUS +/- buttons while depressing the CTL (LENS) button, on the control panel of your projector as required. • When controlling with the remote control, press the FOCUS +/- button while depressing the CTL (LENS) button.

  • Page 32: Turning Your Projector Off

    3-5. Turning your projector off Press the POWER button on the projector control panel for three seconds or longer. The power to the projector is turned off. The POWER indicator and rear STATUS indicator will blink in orange (cooling state).

  • Page 33: 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 34: Operating Menus

    When the power is turned on, the following is displayed. When the power is turned off The amount of time remaining for cooling is displayed as shown below, when the power to the projector head is turned off. 4-1-2. Operating menus Preparation: Turn your projector on.
  • Page 35 Press the [MENU CTL] DOWN button. The submenu “Lamp” of “Information” is displayed. The menu item can be selected by pressing the ENTER button instead of the SELECT DOWN button To return to the previous state, press the [MENU CTL] UP button, or the CANCEL button. Press the [MENU CTL] LEFT/RIGHT button to select the submenu “Version.”...

  • Page 36: How To Enter Alphanumeric Characters

    Alphanumeric characters are entered for items, such as the title of input signal. With this projector, the characters are inputted by pressing numeric buttons on the remote control. By pressing the numeric buttons, the characters can be inputted as shown in the table below.

  • Page 37: Table Of Adjustment Menus

    Resets the lamp bulb usage time and selects or edits new entries (only when the projector is in standby mode). Sets the lamp bulb warning time (only when the projector is in standby mode). Resets the lamp house usage time, and makes settings or selects modes (only when the projector is in standby mode).

  • Page 38: Title Select

    Selects the title of the signal to be projected. You can register up to 100 titles. You can also assign registered titles to the Macro keys of 1 to 8 on the projector’s control panel and call them up directly using those buttons.

  • Page 39: Configuration

    4-4. Configuration Please request your dealer/distributor to perform the settings. 4-4-1. Lamp Setup Adjust Adjusts the lamp output (brightness). Control the current at 0.1 A increments. Feedback Sets the lamp brightness constant mode that uses a brightness sensor. Disable Disables the lamp brightness constant mode. Enable Enables the lamp brightness constant mode.

  • Page 40: Information

    Displays the registered name and the lamp bulb warning time (Bulb Warning Time) and setting of the currently used lamp bulb. 4-6-2. Macro Key Displays the titles assigned to the macro keys of 1 to 8 on the projector’s control panel. ← Displays the set current (A).

  • Page 41: Error Code

    4-6-3. Usage Displays the hours of projector head, lamp, and lamp house usage, and warning display time of the lamp bulb. Projector Displays the hours of projector head use. Bulb Displays the hours of use of the current lamp bulb (Lamp utilization time).
  • Page 42 4. Using Menus 4-6-5. Version Displays the versions of the projector head, and the multi-media switcher (MMS) (optional). System Displays the version information of the projector head. BIOS Firmware Data Serial No. MMS (Built-in) Displays the version of the multi-media switcher (MMS) connected to the projector head.
  • Page 43 Displays the IP address set for the projector head (System). Cinema Displays the IP address set for the projector head (Cinema). 4-6-7. MMS Status Indicates the status of the multi-media switcher (MMS) connected to your projector. Built-in Built-in multi-media switcher (MMS) is linked. External External multi-media switcher (MMS) is linked.

  • Page 44: Maintenance Of Your Projector

    5-1. Cleaning the Cabinet Be sure to always check that the AC power supply of the projector head and the lamp power supply unit is disconnected before carrying out maintenance of your projector. • Wipe with a dry, soft cloth without nap.

  • Page 45: Appendix

    Is the temperature inside the projector too high? When the inside temperature is too high, the protective function does not allow your projector to be turned on. Wait some time and then turn it on. Check to see if the connected input has been selected.

  • Page 46: Indicator Display List

    6-2. Indicator display list See the descriptions below when the blinking or lighting of the two indicators on the projector’s control panel and the rear STATUS indicator on the backside of the projector is observed. The projector also has a warning function that uses a buzzer.
  • Page 47 Built-in multi-media switcher (MMS) is linked. External multi-media switcher (MMS) is linked. Projector condition Main power is off. The projector is getting ready to turn on. The douser is closed. The projector is cooling down. Safety problem, error Error with possible image project under certain conditions.

  • Page 48: Error Code List

    6. Appendix 6-3. Error code list Please inquire your dealer/distributor about action to be taken for each error code. Description is omitted for error codes 20 to 92. Error code Lamp Door Open Lamp OverTemp GPSU Fail Lamp Unlit House OverTime LPSU OverTemp DLP PGOOD Fail E2PROM R Fail...
  • Page 49 Error code PB FPGA Reg R/W Fail PB Serial-ID Chip Fail PB CLUT-SRAM Fail PB OvFS-SDRAM Fail PB Resizer FIR Fail PB Resizer FIFO Fail PB Other Fail FB Red RDRAM Signature Fail FB Green RDRAM Signature Fail FB Blue RDRAM Signature Fail Bulb OverTime LPSU Fail MMS Comm Fail...

  • Page 50: Operation Using An Http Browser

    Regarding the actual address that is entered for the address or entered to the URL column when operation of the projector is via a browser, the host name can be used as it is with the host name corresponding to the IP address of the projector has been registered in the domain name server by a network administrator, or the host name corresponding to the IP address of the projector has been set in the “HOSTS”...

  • Page 51: Structure Of The Http Server

    Controls the power to your projector. • On: Turns the power on. • Off: Turns the power off. Displays titles set in the projector (such as input port, screen type, and title). Check, and the title will be changed. Displays the basic control items.

  • Page 52: Outline Drawing

    6. Appendix 6-5. Outline Drawing 6-5-1. Projector head outline drawing 1100 Units: mm...
  • Page 53 6. Appendix 6-5-2. Lamp power supply unit outline drawing Units: mm...

  • Page 54: Specifications

    Environment Regulations (Note) Using any lamp other than NEC’s optional lamps will result in lower brightness compared to NEC optional lamps. If brightness is important to you, it is recommended that you use NEC’s optional lamps. NEC will post information on its homepage regarding installable lamps, other than NEC’s optional lamps. Note that NEC does not guarantee performance and reliability when lamps other than NEC’s optional lamps are installed.

  • Page 55: Caracteristiques Techniques

    NEC affichera sur sa page Internet les informations concernant les lampes, autres que les lampes optionnelles NEC, pouvant être installées. Veuillez noter que NEC ne garantit pas le bon fonctionnement et la fiabilité lorsque des lampes autres que les lampes optionnelles NEC sont installées.

  • Page 56: Technische Daten

    Verordnungen (Hinweis) Wenn Sie eine andere Lampe als die optionalen Lampen von NEC verwenden, wird im Vergleich zu den optionalen NEC-Lampen eine geringere Helligkeit erzielt. Wenn die Helligkeit für Sie ein wichtiger Faktor ist, ist es empfehlenswert, die optionalen Lampen von NEC zu verwenden.

  • Page 57: Pin Assignment And Functions Of Terminal

    6-7. Pin Assignment and Functions of Terminal 6-7-1. PC CONTROL connector (D-Sub 9 pin) This is an RS-232C interface for controlling the projector head from a PC. The projector operates as a DCE (Data Communication Equipment), so use a straight cable when connecting to a PC.
  • Page 58 The leading end of the remote control cable is the power supply unit, so be careful not to touch the other end of the remote cable to the projector head or other devices while only the remote control cable is connected to the projector.
  • Page 59 6-7-4. 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 (GP I/O: General Purpose I/O Ports). Each pin is electrically separated from the projector internal circuits by a photo-coupler.
  • Page 60 Pin No.: • Use with External Control Mode You can use the GP I/O input port to turn the projector power on and off, to control video mute and to switch signals (switching the input connector and image adjusting data).
  • Page 61 This is a single link DVI input connector that is compliant with hot plug detect (HPD). Use a single link cable. Noise may be generated in the video if you use a dual link cable. EDID is available even when the projector is switched off. Pin view of female connector Signal Pin No.

  • Page 62: Related Products List

    6. Appendix 6-8. Related products list Product name Lens Anamorphic lens Anamorphic lens motorized turret Lamp house module (excluding lamp) Lamp Power cord NC2500S dedicated base Wireless LAN card Touch panel Holder arm for touch panel Replacement air filter Built-in type multi-media switcher Interface board (DVI) Interface board (SDI) Interface board (RGB)
  • Page 63 © NEC Viewtechnology. Ltd. 2005-2006 Printed in Japan Ver.3 06/06...
  • Page 64 Printed on recycled paper 7N8P6673...

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