NEC Display Solutions of America today announced the world’s first digital cinema projector that offers exhibitors the ability to replace the laser module in the projector head. The NEC NC2402ML is a 3-chip DLP projector that features RB laser technology delivering richer colors, brighter images and a sealed optical engine and laser module for unsurpassed low cost of ownership.

The NC2402ML offers exhibitors an affordable and flexible new cinema projection solution, thanks to its interchangeable laser light sources that display clear content for cinema venues with medium-sized screens. Starting with one (24,000 lumens) of three swappable light modules (24,000, 20,000 and 18,000 lumens), cinema operators can easily adapt the projector for different needs and screen sizes, up to 72 feet. This functionality allows operators to future-proof their investment and ensures they can showcase premieres on various screen sizes, whether its 2D features or 3D showpieces.

The NC2402ML is a DCI-Certified projector and features RB laser and green phosphor technology capable of showing 100 percent of the digital cinema color space (DCI), native 2K (2048×1080) and a 30,000-hour lifetime. Thanks to its low cost of ownership because of its dust and smoke-proof sealed optical engine and ease of field maintenance, the NC2402ML is ideal for theaters, museums, higher education lecture halls, corporate auditoriums and even high-end home theaters where DCI content will be delivered.

The innovation behind the NC2402ML also extends to its installation, featuring an internal liquid chiller that does not need an external cooling system, making placement of the projector more flexible and adaptable to tight quarters. The NC2402ML also dispels the myth that digital cinema projectors are difficult to maintain and service as the laser module is able to be serviced on-site. The interchangeable laser modules can be purchased separately or leased for even more flexibility.

Other benefits and features of the NC2402ML include:

• Low maintenance – The Laser Light engine is lamp-free and filter-free, which means there are no lamp or filter replacement costs.
• Lower TCO – The Laser Light source delivers high reliability, maintenance-free operation, low power consumption and up to 30,000-hour lifetime.
• Integrated Connectivity – It features a built-in 2TB screen server, two 3G SDI interfaces, HDMI interface for alternative content, advanced network and built-in GPIO functions with NAS support.

The NC2402ML is available August 2019 with the 24,000-lumen brightness module and the 20,000-lumen and 18,000-lumen modules will be available soon after. The NC2402ML is being showcased this week for the first time at CinemaCon 2019 and here are the details.