Film-Tech Forum ARCHIVE: (Resolved Question) Blinking-RED rear-indicator lights on NEC NC2000C Digital

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Posted by Grant Chambers (Member # 7051) on 07-10-2012, 10:50 PM:

Ok, so I'm new here and new to projection as well. I have 10, 35mm projectors as well as a Digital DLP NEC NC2000C that I operate.

Today, the Digital started screaming at me right in the middle of Spiderman with blinking red rear-indicator lights, and an error message that says 'lamp unit'. So does it need replaced? Lamp filter? I don't mess with the stuff, since I'm new and all, (They just want me to focus on not scratching films right now--can't blame em) but my chief projectionist isn't here and I can't get ahold of him.

Any answers/comments are appreciated!

Posted by Monte L Fullmer (Member # 2797) on 07-10-2012, 11:35 PM:

If you're not authorized to work on that stuff, best back off, let the red tail lights keep blinking and let the main guy worry on the condition of this digital equipment. But report to him on your findings.

Just keep the film rolling on those 10 projectors-what they want you to do.

Posted by Chris Slycord (Member # 4239) on 07-11-2012, 12:14 AM:

If you can't get the chief projectionist, isn't there a technician you guys work with that you can call? Or is the chief the only one with his/her number?

Posted by Brad Miller (Member # 2) on 07-11-2012, 12:59 AM:

Here are the rules of this forum.

You have 24 hours to comply by editing your post.

Welcome!!! [thumbsup]

Posted by Olivier Lemaire (Member # 5579) on 07-11-2012, 10:52 AM:

If you've got a NEC, you probably have it's user manual. If so, then please RTFM first [Smile]

Posted by Grant Chambers (Member # 7051) on 07-11-2012, 02:13 PM:

Yes, I've read the manual. It dosen't specify. Called the tech and turns out one of the striking mechanisms is out/faulty. Waiting on a new part.

Posted by Mike Blakesley (Member # 26) on 07-11-2012, 02:23 PM:

Grant - you really need to go read the forum rules. Specifically, you have to change the title of this thread. (Do it with the "Edit" button.") "QUESTION!" is a teaser title and doesn't tell what the topic is about. You need to use a title that gives the reader a hint what he's going to read.

Posted by Grant Chambers (Member # 7051) on 07-11-2012, 02:29 PM:

I apologize to all that I have offended. Last night was an emergency. I tried everything but this forum. Gave it a shot, and it has obviously caused more problems.

How do I delete my profile???

Posted by Mike Blakesley (Member # 26) on 07-11-2012, 05:34 PM:

There's no need to delete yourself. You just need to realize, this is a forum with strict rules. It can seem a little heavy-handed but it helps keep things readable and concise.

Posted by Ron Funderburg (Member # 4561) on 07-11-2012, 05:55 PM:

I am assuming the bad post is gone! We all cross the line sometimes though usually not all that far. Well maybe not all maybe just me! But then in the words of Bud Costello "I'm a bad boy."

Posted by Grant Chambers (Member # 7051) on 07-11-2012, 10:08 PM:

Haha. My bad post was the title. It said "QUESTION!" that is all.

Posted by Randy Stankey (Member # 64) on 07-11-2012, 10:46 PM:

People at this forum ride each other all the time. People disagree with each other and holler at each other on a fairly regular basis. There is no put-down intended.

Simply put, it's a form of "Radical Honesty." It's better to just tell people what you think instead of pussy footing around the issue.

Almost anything short of name calling and putting people down is acceptable. Once in a while, people even call each other names... then we all laugh about it and go on to the next thing.

If you want to play in this neighborhood, that's the way things are.

Posted by Brad Miller (Member # 2) on 07-11-2012, 10:54 PM:

The next time you have a problem and come to the forum to try and find an answer, you will be VERY happy that we do not tolerate teaser subjects, because you will actually be able to FIND previous discussions on that issue.

Just imagine if every thread was titled like this:
Question
I have a question
Does anybody know...
I'm stumped
Help
Damn this thing
Can somebody help?
What are these things and why are they blue?

Those titles are absolutely useless, hence the rule.

Posted by Tony Bandiera Jr (Member # 2365) on 07-11-2012, 11:58 PM:

quote: Brad Miller
What are these things and why are they blue?

They are my balls and they're blue from lack of use. [Big Grin]

Sorry, couldn't resist. But it also proves the Grand Pooh-Bahs' point that such titles are useless.

Grant, don't be afraid to ask questions here, there are a lot of folks with a cumulative experience of literally hundreds of years in the industry.

Just be concise in your thread titles and NEVER put contact info in your posts and you'll get on nicely here.

Posted by Brad Miller (Member # 2) on 07-12-2012, 12:57 AM:

That one went right over your head, eh Tony?

Manny will be along soon to explain. [Razz]

Posted by Tony Bandiera Jr (Member # 2365) on 07-12-2012, 01:18 AM:

Probably.... I am fried from my latest Dark Side install.. but I await Manny's explanation. [Smile]

Posted by Monte L Fullmer (Member # 2797) on 07-12-2012, 02:53 AM:

quote: Brad Miller
Question
I have a question
Does anybody know...
I'm stumped
Help
Damn this thing
Can somebody help?

If you want to see a quandry of teaser topics, head to this auto hobbyist forum and you'll understand why no teaser topic are not allowed in this forum .. so confusing.

Posted by Ken Lackner (Member # 1002) on 07-12-2012, 02:45 PM:

Ha. Just about every forum I visit is laced with teaser topics, and I cringe every time I see them. I always think, "Man, why can't they have just a few simple rules like FT to keep things neat and orderly?" Monte, the list of topics that is currently on the first page of that forum seems to have far less useless thread titles than I've seen before.

Incidentally, this is the first forum I ever visited, the first I joined, and the forum by which I judge all other forums. [Big Grin]

Posted by Justin Hamaker (Member # 2165) on 07-12-2012, 04:39 PM:

Can I make one point: I understand the need to follow the forum rules and how "teaser" subjects can make it more difficult to get the right person to answer the question. But, for a forum dedicated to quality projection, I find it troubling that so much effort went into telling this person how he was violating the forum rules, while virtually no effort was spent on helping him determine what was wrong.

Posted by Mike Blakesley (Member # 26) on 07-12-2012, 05:49 PM:

Well he found out the problem and put up the solution by afternoon of the next day, but I agree more questions should have been asked while the teaser-topic thing was being addressed.

Posted by Tony Bandiera Jr (Member # 2365) on 07-12-2012, 06:04 PM:

quote: Justin Hamaker
I find it troubling that so much effort went into telling this person how he was violating the forum rules, while virtually no effort was spent on helping him determine what was wrong.

Justin, he got two answers to his question, then Brad reminded him of the rules, he then got ANOTHER answer, then he told us the problem was found, then he wanted to delete himself from the forum. The rest of the thread was us trying to calm him down and invite him to stay onboard, and interjected some humor in the process.

If you really felt he wasn't getting adequate answers, why didn't you give him some help?

Really, sometimes I get the impression you come on here just to bitch about things rather than offer constructive advice. And before you get mad at me I will say I do agree with you in that sometimes we (and that includes me) jump on the "moderator" bandwagon a bit quickly.

But that is why this forum works so well compared to others..I can steer you to a few that will show what can happen when the rules aren't enforced as well as they are here. [Eek!]

See Ken's post above yours and Randy's too.

Posted by Manny Knowles (Member # 1171) on 07-12-2012, 09:42 PM:

quote: Tony Bandiera Jr
I await Manny's explanation

Watch this video and pay attention around 1:46.

That bitch never sounded so good until after I fixed her little red wagon! [Eek!]

Posted by Steve Guttag (Member # 268) on 07-12-2012, 10:22 PM:

Manny was banned from operating CP200s after that "incident."

Posted by Kurt Zupin (Member # 2751) on 07-12-2012, 10:26 PM:

I love that video, one of my favorites. Miss Phil, he was one funny old coot!

Posted by Brad Miller (Member # 2) on 07-13-2012, 01:53 AM:

quote: Justin Hamaker
I find it troubling that so much effort went into telling this person how he was violating the forum rules, while virtually no effort was spent on helping him determine what was wrong.

The fact he broke a core rule of the forum meant he had not bothered to read the rules. By telling him what rule he broke, he then wouldn't bother to read the rest of them.

Sometimes ya gotta push the bird out of the tree, and if he doesn't fly, well then so be it. [Razz]

Posted by Buck Wilson (Member # 5885) on 07-13-2012, 03:01 AM:

That video just MADE MY WEEK!!! HILARIOUS!! I even called half the stuff they did in there! Had me ROLLING.

Posted by Chris Slycord (Member # 4239) on 07-13-2012, 12:53 PM:

quote: Mike Blakesley
Well he found out the problem and put up the solution by afternoon of the next day, but I agree more questions should have been asked while the teaser-topic thing was being addressed.

IMO, nothing more needed to be done. He posted a teaser topic late at night, by the morning read the advice to call his tech, did so, and got the issue resolved.

All done before the teaser topic yelling really blew up.

Posted by Tony Bandiera Jr (Member # 2365) on 07-13-2012, 01:33 PM:

Manny: Thanks, that explained it. You were stellar in that role BTW. [beer]

Steve: I'm sure he was also banned from touching any sound racks after that incident too.
Kurt: I agree and I miss Phil too. He loved to "pull my chain" and get me wound up over the littlest things..
Brad: Like I said, sometimes I get the impression that Justin just comes on here to bitch rather than try to help. And as others have said I like how the rules are enforced here, it allows spirited discussions and easy topic searches, unlike so many others.
Chris: Spot on as usual.
[thumbsup]