Award-Winning Digital Cinema Technology. Delivering Stunning Images For Theatres of All Sizes

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1 Award-Winning Digital Cinema Technology Delivering Stunning Images For Theatres of All Sizes

Presenting the STARUS Digital Cinema Solution from NEC Combining advanced digital projectors using DLP Cinema technology from Texas Instruments with the innovative server technology from NEC, STARUS

2 Presenting the STARUS Digital Cinema Solution from NEC Combining advanced digital projectors using DLP Cinema technology from Texas Instruments with the innovative server technology from NEC, STARUS offers the most comprehensive digital cinema solutions on the market today. NEC s award-winning STARUS Digital Cinema solution is designed with quality and easy-to-operate in mind for movie theatres of all sizes: NC2500S Digital Projector for the largest cinema screens NC1600C Digital Projector for medium-sized screens up to 65 feet wide NC800C Digital Projector for small theatres, screening rooms and post-production facilities with screen sizes up to 28 feet wide Digital Cinema Server allowing operators to manage playlists, upload content, and perform playbacks easily Alternative Content Processor converting video signals to DVI digital input, allowing DLP Cinema projectors to screen the content All NEC s digital cinema projectors and servers meet Digital Cinema Initiative (DCI) specifications for performance and reliability, providing a practical and complete digital cinema solution that meet the requirements of the cinema industry. Why Digital? Reduced Costs Eliminate costs of printing and distributing film Stunning Images Deliver a truly accurate, life-like image with vibrant colors Unsurpassed Quality Avoid deterioration issues from film reproduction Complete Flexibility Manage playlists, upload content and perform playbacks easily Audience Satisfaction Enhance viewing experience of audiences Positive Environmental Impact Eliminate harsh chemicals and landfill associated with 35mm film prints

0KW lamp bulb Standard film lamp bulbs using adapter available from NEC (approved list available at www.necam.com/dc) Select according to installation conditions.

3 NC2500S NC2500S Specifications: Light Output 26,000 lumens when using NEC 6.0KW high efficiency Xenon lamp bulb Contrast Ratio Greater than 2000:1 (full on/off) Lamp Bulbs NEC high efficiency Xenon lamp bulbs NEC 4.5KW lamp bulb NEC 6.0KW lamp bulb Standard film lamp bulbs using adapter available from NEC (approved list available at Select according to installation conditions. NEC recommends the use of NEC lamp bulbs. DMD Specifications 1.2 DLP chip, 12º tilt angle pixels Cooling Method Liquid cooling inside, air cooling with dust preventing electrostatic filter Total thermal dissipation: 30539BTU (Input 7KW power to NEC 6.0KW lamp bulb) Projector exhaust: 424CFM Demand of exhaust duct: 565CFM Fan Noise Less than 65dB Power Supply Voltage Projector head: 200 to 240V AC, 50/60Hz, single phase Lamp power supply unit: 200 to 230V/380 to 415V AC, 50/60Hz, 3 phases NEC power cord for projection head is required and must be procured separately. Procurement of this cable is required by exhibitors. Rated Input Current Projector head: 5A Max Lamp power supply unit: 28A Max Power Consumption Projector head: 950W Lamp power supply unit: 8000W External Dimensions Projector head: 27.6W 43.3D 19.8H (inches) Excluding lens, lens hood and exhaust stack. Lamp power supply unit: 23.5W 15.7D 18.6H (inches) Projector head + pedestal (NEC option): 27.6W 43.3D 53.5H (inches) Excluding lens, lens hood, exhaust stack and handle. Including feet. Weight Projector head: Approx. 265lbs. Excluding lens. Lamp power supply unit: Approx. 112lbs. Projector head + pedestal (NEC option): Approx. 564lbs. Including lamp power supply unit. Ultra-Bright, Supreme DLP Cinema Projector Ideal for Large Screens NEC s STARUS NC2500S is designed for auditoriums with the largest screens. Delivering precise 2K ( ) resolution and high contrast images (>2000:1), the STARUS NC2500S digital cinema projector is easy to operate, extremely user friendly, and requires minimal maintenance. Designed for the largest screens Industry s first memory functions for lens position and lamp output Perfect for 3D movie content high brightness Lamp changes from the back of projector Direct selection buttons for 8 stored projector configurations Projector can be controlled from an optional touch screen panel Auto lamp brightness control Standard film projector lamps can be used (requires adapter available from NEC) Built-in Web server allows basic control from any authorized Web browser DMD shielding prevents particles from settling on DMD surface Self-contained liquid cooling system no external reservoir Standard Equipment Remote control unit & cable for remote control unit (629 in.) Lens holder, to attach to primary lens Film lamp adapters User s manual Optional Accessories Pedestal for NC2500S Lamp house module Touch panel controller and holder arm Anamorphic lens 1.25 and motorized anamorphic lens turret Built-in alternative content processor Stand-alone alternative content processor Optional input boards for alternative content processor Air filter C2500S

C1600C Cost-Effective DLP Cinema Projector Ideal for Medium Size Screens Using the new 0.

Delivering precise 2K (2048 1080) resolution and high contrast images (>2200:1), NC1600C is the perfect and cost-effective solution for medium-sized screens.

operation Present 3D content from a single projector, eliminating the need for a second projector Lamp changes from back of projector Auto lamp brightness control minimizing fluctuations that occur

4 C1600C Cost-Effective DLP Cinema Projector Ideal for Medium Size Screens Using the new 0.98 DLP Cinema chip, NEC s STARUS NC1600C digital projector delivers NEC quality at a more affordable price, making it easier for theatres to convert to the digital environment. Delivering precise 2K ( ) resolution and high contrast images (>2200:1), NC1600C is the perfect and cost-effective solution for medium-sized screens. Suitable for medium size screens up to 65 feet wide Industry s first memory functions for lens zoom, position/focus and output Direct selection buttons for 8 stored configurations enabling one-touch operation Present 3D content from a single projector, eliminating the need for a second projector Lamp changes from back of projector Auto lamp brightness control minimizing fluctuations that occur during the life of the lamp Standard film projector lamps can be used (requires lamp adapter) Built-in Web server allows control of the projector from any Web browser Carrying handles for easy delivery and setup DMD shielding prevents particles from settling on DMD surface Self-contained liquid cooling system no external reservoir Projector can be controlled from an optional touch screen panel NC1600C NC1600C Specifications: Light Output lumens when using NEC 4.0KW high efficiency Xenon lamp bulb Contrast Ratio Greater than 2200:1 (full on/off) Lamp Bulbs NEC 4.0KW high efficiency Xenon lamp bulbs NEC 4.0KW long life Xenon lamp bulb Standard film lamp bulbs using adapter available from NEC (approved list available at NEC recommends the use of NEC lamp bulbs. DMD Specifications 0.98 DLP chip, 12º tilt angle pixels Cooling Method Liquid cooling inside, air cooling with dust preventing electrostatic filter Total thermal dissipation: 18767BTU (Input 4KW power to NEC 4.0KW lamp bulb) Projector exhaust: 150CFM Demand of exhaust duct: 565CFM Standard Equipment Remote control unit & cable for remote control unit (629 in.) Lens holder, to attach to primary lens Film lamp adapters User s manual Optional Accessories Pedestal for NC1600C Lamp house module Touch panel controller and holder Anamorphic lens 1.25 and motorized anamorphic lens turret Built-in alternative content processor Stand-alone alternative content processor Optional input boards for alternative content processor Air filter Fan Noise Less than 63 db Power Supply Voltage 200 to 240V AC, 50/60Hz, single phase Rated Input Current 30A Max Power Consumption 5500W External Dimensions W D H Excluding lens, lens hood and exhaust stack. Including feet. Weight Approx. 218 lbs. Excluding lens and handle

NC800C NC800C Specifications: Light Output 6,400 lumens when using NEC lamp bulb Contrast Ratio Greater than 2000:1 (full on/off) Lamp Bulbs NEC high efficiency Xenon lamp bulbs NEC 1.

2 DLP chip, 12º tilt angle 2048 1080 pixels Cooling Method Air cooling with dust preventing electrostatic filter Total thermal dissipation: 7766BTU Projector exhaust: 50CFM Fan Noise 45 db (when set

5 NC800C NC800C Specifications: Light Output 6,400 lumens when using NEC lamp bulb Contrast Ratio Greater than 2000:1 (full on/off) Lamp Bulbs NEC high efficiency Xenon lamp bulbs NEC 1.25KW lamp bulb DMD Specifications 1.2 DLP chip, 12º tilt angle pixels Cooling Method Air cooling with dust preventing electrostatic filter Total thermal dissipation: 7766BTU Projector exhaust: 50CFM Fan Noise 45 db (when set to low brightness mode) Power Supply Voltage 100 to 120V or 200 to 240V AC, 50/60Hz, single phase Brightness limited to 80% of max when running from V circuit. Rated Input Current 12A Max (100 to 120V) 8.5A Max (200 to 240V) Light, Compact DLP Cinema Projector Ideal for Small Screens NEC s STARUS NC800C is perfect for screening rooms, post-production facilities and commercial cinemas with smaller screens. STARUS NC800C is the world s smallest and lightest integrated digital cinema projector for screen sizes 10 to 28 feet wide employing DC 2K DMD technology. Delivering pristine images at resolution and high contrast images (>2000:1), the STARUS NC800C digital cinema projector exceeds Texas Instruments guidelines for contrast ratio, colorimetry and uniformity. Suitable for screen sizes up to 28 feet wide Memory functions for lens position and lamp output Lamp changes possible from back of projector Direct selection buttons for 8 stored projector configurations Projector can be controlled from an optional touch screen Auto lamp brightness control Built-in Web server allows basic control from any authorized Web browser Module-type compact lamp house Low maintenance DMD shielding prevents particles from settling on DMD surface Air cooled Standard Equipment Remote control unit & cable for remote control unit (629 in.) Lens holder, to attach to primary lens User s manual C800C Power Consumption 1200 to 1440W (100 to 120V) 1700W (200 to 240V) External Dimensions 26.3W 30.1D 16.7H (inches) Excluding lens, lens hood and handle. Including feet. Pedestal not supplied by NEC. Weight Approx. 150 lbs. Excluding lens. Pedestal not supplied by NEC Optional Accessories Lamp house module with a lamp bulb Touch panel controller and holder Anamorphic lens 1.25 and manual anamorphic lens turret Stand-alone alternative content processor Optional input boards for alternative content processor

ROCESSOR The PERFECT Companion for DLP Cinema Projectors MM2000 & MM2000B Alternative Content Processor Ideal as an independent unit (MM2000) or as a built-in enhancement (MM2000B) of NEC s STARUS

screen everything from live concerts and sporting events to computer presentations.

6 ROCESSOR The PERFECT Companion for DLP Cinema Projectors MM2000 & MM2000B Alternative Content Processor Ideal as an independent unit (MM2000) or as a built-in enhancement (MM2000B) of NEC s STARUS digital cinema projectors, the MM2000 and MM2000B convert video signals from various external sources such as PCs, analog/digital tape decks and satellite receivers to allow DLP Cinema projectors to screen everything from live concerts and sporting events to computer presentations. High Video Quality Integrated Realta video processor with HQV (Hollywood Quality Video) technology 3D motion adaptive de-interlacing with multi-directional diagonal filter for standard-definition (SD) and high-definition (HD) Multi-Cadence detection including automatic detection of 3:2 / 2:2 pull-down signals and many other film formats Per-pixel motion adaptive noise reduction for SD Per-pixel detail enhancement to bring out more visible details Full 10-bit image processing for SD, HD and video sources High contrast images with NEC s unique Contrast Enhancement technology for SD Easy to Operate One touch selection of input signals from NEC DLP Cinema projectors Quick and flexible connection of input signals from 4 input modules Standard Equipment Analog/RGB Input Board Video Input Board Projection Method 3-chip DMD reflection method Primary Lenses For 1.2 DLP Chip 1.25 to 1.45:1 zoom 1.45 to 1.8:1 zoom 1.8 to 2.4:1 zoom 2.2 to 3.0:1 zoom 3.0 to 4.3:1 zoom 4.3 to 6.0:1 zoom For.98 DLP Chip 1.3 to 1.75:1 zoom 1.75 to 2.4:1 zoom 2.4 to 3.9:1 zoom Select according to magnifications of installation environment. Optional Accessories Single HDSDI Input Board DVI Input Board Slots available for additional Analog/RGB Input Boards and Video Input Boards General Specifications for the NEC STARUS Digital Cinema Projectors: DLP Cinema Functions CineLink, CineCanvas, CinePalette, CineBlack Lens Adjustment Functions Motorized focus, zoom, horizontal/vertical shift, light shutter (dowser) Lens memory stores lens setting (shift/ zoom/focus) Range of shift is dependent on lens External Controls PC card slot (for compact flash memory card or wireless LAN card) 1 LAN port [RJ-45] 2 USB port [Type A] 1 Serial port (RS-232C) [D-sub(9-pin) 1 General Purpose I/O [D-sub (37-pin)] 1 Remote control connector 1 Input Terminals HDSDI port [BNC] 2 DVI port [DVI-digital] 2 Environment Operational temperatures: 41 o F - 95 o F Humidity: 10% - 80% (non-condensing) Storage temperatures: 14 o F o F Humidity: 10% - 80% (non-condensing) Regulations USA: UL60950 FCC Class A Canada: CSA60950 ICES-003 Class A Europe: EN60950 EN , Class A EN EN EN

Digital Cinema Server Powerful, Flexible and Expandable Digital Cinema Server Server Specifications: Supported Content JPEG2000 2K movie and pre-show content JPEG 2000 4K movie file playback at 4K

Thomson s NextGuard Forensic Watermarking Philips CineFence Forensic Watermarking Interface Gigabit Ethernet ports 2 for file transfer, control and subtitling USB Ports 6 USB2 (2 Front + 4 Rear) PS/2

12-bit Two single links: 2048 1080 24p 4:2:2 10-bit Storage Internal RAID5 storage for 1TB and up Power Dual redundant HotSwap (650W max) Leveraging the innovative server technology form NEC, the

The STARUS digital cinema server supports JPEG 2000, MPEG2 and 3D movie files as well as pre-show content files. It also enables 2K and 4K resolution file playback.

Combining cinema industry s workflow and language with the easyto-follow graphic user interface, the STARUS server software is extremely simple to use, which minimizes user training and accelerates

7 Digital Cinema Server Powerful, Flexible and Expandable Digital Cinema Server Server Specifications: Supported Content JPEG2000 2K movie and pre-show content JPEG K movie file playback at 4K resolution (optional) MPEG2 MXF interop movie and pre-show file playback 3D - JPEG2000 movies and 48p playback via Dual 10-bit 422 (YPbPr/ YCxCz) Security TI s CineLink II Strong Link Encryption Thomson s NextGuard Forensic Watermarking Philips CineFence Forensic Watermarking Interface Gigabit Ethernet ports 2 for file transfer, control and subtitling USB Ports 6 USB2 (2 Front + 4 Rear) PS/2 Ports 1 Mouse + 1 Keyboard Serial Port 1 Serial (DB9) Port Video Port 1 SVGA Video Port Video Output Dual link HD-SDI with physical link encryption Output Resolution Dual link: p 4:4:4 12-bit Two single links: p 4:2:2 10-bit Storage Internal RAID5 storage for 1TB and up Power Dual redundant HotSwap (650W max) Leveraging the innovative server technology form NEC, the STARUS digital cinema server provides advanced, yet flexible and easy-to-use capabilities that allow theatre operators to easily build and manage playlists, upload content and perform playbacks. The STARUS digital cinema server supports JPEG 2000, MPEG2 and 3D movie files as well as pre-show content files. It also enables 2K and 4K resolution file playback. Each server includes NEC s proprietary software that simplifies playlist administration and scheduling. Combining cinema industry s workflow and language with the easyto-follow graphic user interface, the STARUS server software is extremely simple to use, which minimizes user training and accelerates adoption. A major benefit of NEC s STARUS digital cinema server is the special multiplex functionality that allows multiplex control at the screen server level. As a result, the theatre operator can remotely monitor all servers within the multiplex from any one server. More importantly, this unique multiplex feature enables screen servers to continue running scheduled playlists even in the case of a network outage, providing continuous system performance and availability demanded by the cinema industry. The STARUS digital cinema server meets cinema industry s security requirements with enhanced security features, including CineLink II encryption and both Thomson s NexGuard and Philips CineFence forensic watermarking technologies. With enhanced software components, the digital cinema server complements the family of STARUS DLP Cinema projectors, making STARUS the most comprehensive digital cinema solution on the market today. ERVERS

8 STARUS Digital Cinema Projector Features NC2500S NC1600C NC800C 100% Digital DLP Chip for a Truly Accurate Picture The DLP chip is reflective and 100% digital. The all-digital chip, with its millions of microscopic mirrors, delivers a precise, lifelike image with vibrant colors. 1.2" DLP Chip.98" DLP Chip 1.2" DLP Chip High Resolution and Contrast Achieve contrast ratios of 2000:1 or higher by using DMD chips from Texas Instruments that support a resolution of pixels. NEC s STARUS digital cinema projectors faithfully reproduce digital cinema and high definition input sources, as well as input sources requiring superior color reproduction and wide gradation. One-touch Operation and Memory Functions Direct-select buttons for 8 stored projector configurations. World s first memory functions for lens position and lamp output. Simplify display of different aspect ratios through pre-set lens shift position, zoom and focus, while maintaining constant screen brightness. 3D Presentation Using a Single Projector Present 3D content from a single projector, eliminating the need for a costly second projector. Auto Lamp Brightness Control Minimize fluctuations occur during the life of the lamp. The brightness level will not decrease as the lamp is consumed. STARUS projectors optimize lamp performance and ensure the brightest and most uniform image possible for the life of the lamp. Trouble-free Lamp Replacement Technicians can replace lamps simply from the back of the projector even in a cramped space. Built-in Web Server Access and control projectors from any authorized Web browser. Minimal Maintenance Custom DMD shielding protects the projectors from dust, oil and smoke. Optional Touch Screen Control Conveniently control the projectors from an optional touch screen. Compatibility with Most Standard Film Projector Lamps For maximum flexibility, exhibitors are able to use compatible third-party film projector lamps with a lamp adapter available from NEC. Convenient Carrying Handles Built-in carrying handles for easy delivery and setup. Ease of Transport Especially important in rental situations, transport STARUS digital cinema projectors without having to remove the lamp bulb from the projectors. Compact Size Quickly and easily adapt to every conceivable installation specification inside or outside a projection booth. NEC Corporation of America Digital Cinema Division 4111 West Alameda Ave., Suite 412 Burbank, CA (818) digital.cinema@necam.com NEC Corporation of America. All rights reserved. Specifications subject to change without notice. NEC is a registered trademark and Empowered by Innovation is a trademark of NEC Corporation. STARUS is a trademark of NEC Corporation of America. DLP Cinema and the DLP Cinema logo are registered trademarks of Texas Instruments. HQV and Realta are registered trademarks of Silicon Optix Inc. in the US. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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