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Compact design packs in two lamps and TI S2K chipset for low TCO

NEC brings digital cinema to smaller theatres with NC900C launch

Munich, 18 June 2012 – NEC Display Solutions Europe has unveiled the most compact DCI-certified digital cinema projector on the market, the NC900C, specially designed for smaller cinema screens.

The NC900C builds on NEC’s experience and heritage in the digital cinema industry, being the first projector to incorporate the new S2K chipset from Texas Instruments. Perfect for small cinema screens, art houses and mobile cinemas, as well as cinemas in universities and public buildings, the projector can render a screen with a width of up to 9m in DCI specifications and 1.8 Gain screen.

The NC900C delivers a very low total cost of ownership (TCO) through innovative features. For instance, it is the first dual easy-lamp digital cinema projector on the market, providing added reliability by showing no black-screen, and easy lamp exchange and easy transportation.

Measuring 621 x 798 x 314mm (t.b.d) the NC900C weighs in at just 43kg (t.b.d) and can be floor or ceiling mounted. Furthermore, with no exhaust and an integrated lamp power supply, easy installation is assured. A variety of lenses will also be available, including motorised zoom, focus and shift options, all easily switched using a bayonet mount system.

As well as delivering excellent performance in small spaces, the NC900C provides

added flexibility with 3D and high frame rate support. IMB and screen server with SMS are also integrated.

Input is handled via a wide array of connectivity options, including an HDMI 1.4a connector (based on the HDMI certificate application) and two HDSDI 3G interfaces for alternative content, as well as two Gigabit Ethernet jacks. Content can be provided over the network and stored on an integrated RAID 5 server system with a net capacity of 1.5TB.

The same IMS will be also available for all current NEC Digital Cinema projectors.

"The NC900C delivers excellent TCO and provides the perfect answer to those situations where current digital cinema projectors are too bulky or are too costly, making it a great option for smaller cinemas and pop-up theatres," said Gerd Kaiser, Product Line Manager for Large Venue Projectors at NEC Display Solutions Europe.

"By implementing Texas Instrument's S2K chipset and our innovative easy-lamp system, we can facilitate the transition to high-end digital cinema by creating a solution for smaller, regional or rural screens that have so far been unable to adopt or afford the standard DLP Cinema solutions."

NEC will also be partnering with digital video server provider Doremi to deliver a one stop solution of one manufacturer with a fully integrated, true turnkey cinema solution. This provides an end-to-end worry-free solution for theatres desiring to join the digital cinema revolution.

The NEC NC900C is expected to be available from late autumn 2012.

NEC Display Solutions Europe GmbH has its European headquarters in Munich, Germany and is responsible for all business activities in EMEA, divided into the five sales regions Northern Europe, Central and Central East Europe, Western and South Europe/Mediterranean, Commonwealth of Independent States and Middle East/Africa. NEC Display Solutions benefits from the technological know-how and technologies of the NEC Corporation and, with its own Research and Development, is one of the world's leading manufacturers offering the widest product range of display solutions in the market. The display product portfolio ranges from entry-level to professional and speciality desktop LCDs, via large-size Public Displays for Digital and Retail Signage. The Projector range offers products for all needs, from portable devices via business projectors to products for permanent operation (such as PoS applications) and digital cinema projectors. Managing Director of the European head office is Bernd Eberhardt.

Further information can be found online at: www.sharpnecdisplays.eu

NEC Corporation is a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies that benefit businesses and people around the world. By providing a combination of products and solutions that cross utilize the company’s experience and global resources, NEC’s advanced technologies meet the complex and ever-changing needs of its customers. NEC brings more than 100 years of expertise in technological innovation to empower people, businesses and society.

For more information, visit NEC at: www.nec.com

Contacts for further information:

Ann Kjellser
PR Manager EMEA
NEC Display Solutions Europe GmbH
Tel: +46 72 162 8719
Email: ann.kjellser@emea.nec.com

Lucie Robet
International Account Director
LEWIS PR
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