Summary of Contents for Crystal SIM2 Home Cinema Series
- Page 1 CRYSTAL Digital Projector Home Cinema Series User Manual Downloaded From projector-manual.com Sim2 Manuals...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Important safety Fine-tuning the picture quality . 25 Advanced picture quality instructions ......3 controls ........26 Shipping contents......5 Selecting the aspect ratio ..29 Remote control batteries ... 6 Operating in a high altitude environment ....... 31 Remote control operation .. -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Thank you for your purchase of this quality video projector! It has been designed to provide you with an enjoyable home theater viewing experience. For the best results, please read this manual through carefully as it is your guide through the control menus and operation. -
Page 4: Moisture Condensation
13. Do not attempt to disassemble this projector. There are dangerous high voltages inside which may cause death if you should come into contact with live parts. Under no circumstances should you ever undo or remove any other covers. Refer servicing only to suitably qualified professional service personnel. -
Page 5: Shipping Contents
Overview Shipping contents Carefully unpack and verify that you have the video projector and the items below. Some of the items may not be available depending on your region of purchase. Please check with your place of purchase. Some of the accessories may vary from region to region. The warranty card is only supplied in some specific regions. -
Page 6: Remote Control Batteries
Remote control batteries 1. To open the battery cover, turn the remote control over to view its back, push on the finger grip on the cover and slide it down in the direction of the arrow as illustrated. The cover will slide off. -
Page 7: Projector Features
Projector features • Full HD compatible The projector is compatible with Standard Definition TV (SDTV) 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, and High Definition TV (HDTV) 720p, 1080i and 1080p formats, with the 1080p format providing a true 1:1 image reproduction. • High picture quality The projector provides excellent picture quality due to its high resolution, excellent home theater brightness, super high contrast ratio, vivid color and rich gray-scale reproduction. -
Page 8: Projector Exterior View
Projector exterior view Front and upper side view 1. Front IR sensor 2. Vent (heated air exhaust) 3. Projection lens 4. Adjustable rings for ZOOM and FOCUS lens 5. Vertical shift lens system Rear view 6. AC Power cable inlet "Connecting with video equipment"... -
Page 9: Controls And Functions
Controls and functions For details, see the info provided behind the hand sign Controls 1. Focus ring Adjusts the focus of the projected image. "Fine-tuning the image size and clarity" on page 20 2. Zoom ring Adjusts the size of the projected image. "Fine-tuning the image size and clarity"... -
Page 10: Remote Control
Remote control 7. Arrow/Keystone keys (Left / , Up , Right / , Down / ) Moves the current On-Screen Display (OSD) menu selection in the direction of the arrow being pressed when the OSD menu is activated. Manually corrects distorted pictures resulting from an angled projection. -
Page 11: Positioning Your Projector
Positioning your projector Choosing a location Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations. Your room layout or personal preference will dictate which installation location you select. Take into consideration the size and position of your screen, the location of a suitable power outlet, as well as the location and distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment. -
Page 12: Obtaining A Preferred Projected Image Size
Obtaining a preferred projected image size The distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting, and the video format each factors in the projected image size. The projector should always be placed horizontally level (like flat on a table), and positioned directly perpendicular 90°... - Page 13 For example, if you have a 16:9-aspect-ratio screen and your measured projection distance was 4.5 m (450 cm), please refer to "The screen aspect ratio is 16:9 and the projected picture is 16:9". The closest match in the "Average" column is 455 cm. Looking across this row shows that a 100-inch screen is required.
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Page 14: Projection Dimensions
Projection dimensions Installation for a 16:9 ratio screen Ceiling Installation Floor Installation <B> <A> <F> <D> <E> <A> <G> <B> <E> <G> <C> <D> <F> <C> <F>: Screen <G>: Center of lens <F>: Screen <G>: Center of lens The screen aspect ratio is 16:9 and the projected picture is 16:9 Screen dimensions Projection distance <D>... - Page 15 Installation for a 4:3 ratio screen The illustrations and table below are provided for those users who already have 4:3 aspect ratio screens or intend to purchase 4:3 aspect ratio screens to view 16:9 ratio projected images. Floor Installation Ceiling Installation <B>...
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Page 16: Shifting The Projection Lens
Shifting the projection lens The lens shift control provides flexibility for installing your projector. It allows the projector to be positioned off the center of the screen. You can use the exsagonal screw (6 mm) on top of the video projector to shift the projector lens in vertical direction, within the allowable range, depending on your desired image position. -
Page 17: Preparations
Connecting with video equipment You can connect the projector to any type of video equipment, such as a VCR, DVD player, digital tuner, cable or satellite decoder, video game console or digital camera. You can also connect it to a desktop or laptop PC or Apple Macintosh system. You need only connect the projector to a source device using just one of the connecting methods, however each provides a different level of video quality. -
Page 18: Connecting Component-Video Devices
Connecting component-video devices Be sure to match the corresponding colors between the cables and the terminals. The RCA type component video jacks are provided for connection to video output devices. You should also connect the separate audio cable to a suitable audio amplifier. AV equipment: DVD player, digital tuner, etc. -
Page 19: Connecting A Computer
Connecting a computer Connect the projector to a computer with a VGA cable. Laptop or desktop computer To audio input From audio terminals output terminal VGA cable Many laptops do not turn on their external video ports when connected to a projector. Usually a key combination like Fn + F3 or CRT/LCD key turns the external display on/off. -
Page 20: Selecting An Input Source
Selecting an input source The projector can be connected to multiple equipment at Display System Setup the same time. When the projector is first turned on, it will Language English attempt to reconnect with the input source which was in use Splash Screen Brand My Screen... -
Page 21: Using The Menus
Using the menus The projector is equipped with multilingual On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for making various adjustments and settings. Below is the overview of the OSD menu. Main menu Image Color Information Picture Mode Cinema Mode Highlight Load Settings From Brightness + 50 + 50... -
Page 22: Adjusting The Projected Image
Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection angle There are four adjuster feet on the bottom of the projector. These can be used if necessary to change the projection angle. Screw the feet in or out as appropriate to aim and level the projection angle. If the screen and the projector are not perpendicular to each other, the projected image becomes vertical trapezoidal. -
Page 23: Using The Preset And User Modes
Using the preset and user modes Selecting a preset mode The projector is preset with several pre-defined picture modes so that you can choose one to suit your operating environment and input source picture type. To select a picture mode that suits your need: •... - Page 24 Setting the User 1/User 2/User 3 mode There are three user-definable modes if the current available picture modes are not suitable for your need. You can use one of the picture modes (except the selected User mode) as a starting point and customize the settings. 1.
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Page 25: Fine-Tuning The Picture Quality
Fine-tuning the picture quality No matter what picture mode you have selected, you are able to fine-tune those settings to fit every presentation purpose. Those adjustments will be saved to the preset mode you are at when you exit the OSD menu. Adjusting Brightness Highlight Brightness in the Image menu and adjust the values by pressing... -
Page 26: Advanced Picture Quality Controls
The Brightness, Color, Contrast, Tint functions can also be accessible by pressing BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, CONTRAST, TINT on the remote control to display the adjustment bar and then you can press to adjust the values. Advanced picture quality controls There are more advanced functions in the Color menu to be adjusted to your preference. -
Page 27: Setting A Preferred Color Temperature
environments where high brightness is required, such as projecting pictures in well lit rooms. 2. Warm: Makes pictures appear reddish white. 3. Normal: Maintains normal colorings for white. 4. Cool: Makes pictures appear bluish white. 5. User 1/User 2/User 3: Recalls the settings customized in the Color Temperature Fine Tuning menu. -
Page 28: Color Management
Best for viewing movies which are mostly composed of dark scenes. High Brightness Low Brightness Low Contrast High Contrast Adjusting Brilliant Color This feature utilizes a new color-processing algorithm and Image Color Display system level enhancements to enable higher brightness while Black Level 0 IRE Clarity Control... - Page 29 To adjust and store the settings: 1. In the Color menu, highlight Color Management and press Image Color Display ENTER. The Color Management page displays. Black Level 0 IRE Clarity Control 2. Highlight Primary Color and press to select a color Normal Color Temperature Color Temperature Fine Tuning...
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Page 30: Selecting The Aspect Ratio
Selecting the aspect ratio The "aspect ratio" is the ratio of the image width to the image height. Digital TV is usually in 16:9 ratio, which is the default for this projector, and most analog TV signals and DVDs are in 4:3 ratio. With the advent of digital signal processing, digital display devices like this projector can dynamically stretch and scale the image output to a different aspect than that of the image input source. -
Page 31: Operating In A High Altitude Environment
4. Wide: Stretches the picture horizontally in a non-linear manner, that is, the edges of the picture are stretched more than the center of the picture to prevent distortion of the 4:3 picture central part of the picture. This is suitable for occasions where you want to stretch the width of a 4:3 aspect picture to the width of a 16:9 aspect screen. -
Page 32: Source Simultaneously
Displaying more than one image source simultaneously Your projector is capable of displaying pictures simultaneously from two input sources, which can be used to enhance your presentation in an interesting way. Ensure the signals you want to display are correctly connected to the projector. To display the PIP window: •... -
Page 33: Creating Your Own Startup Screen
8. To resize the small picture, highlight Size and press to set the PIP size among Small or Large. 9. To save the settings and leave the OSD menu, press MENU once or EXIT repeatedly until the menu disappears. Creating your own startup screen In addition to selecting the projector preset startup screen from among Brand, Blue or Black screen, you can make your own startup screen that is a picture projected from your computer or video source. - Page 34 Turning the projector off To turn the projector off, press POWER OFF on the remote control to turn the projector off directly. • The Power indicator light flashes orange and the fans run for about two minutes to cool the lamp. The projector will not respond to any commands until the cooling process is complete.
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Page 35: On-Screen Display (Osd) Menus
On-Screen Display (OSD) menus On-Screen Display (OSD) structure Please note that the on-screen display (OSD) menus vary according to the signal type selected. Main menu Sub-menu Options Picture Mode Cinema Mode/Dynamic Mode/Standard/User 1/User 2/User 3 Load Settings From Brightness 0–100 Contrast 0–100 Image... - Page 36 Language Splash Screen Brand/Blue/Black My Screen Floor Front/Ceiling Front/Floor Rear/Ceiling Projector Position Rear Disable/5 min/10 min/15 min/20 min/25 min/ Auto Off System 30 min Disable/30 min/60 min/90 min/120 min/150 Sleep Timer min/180 min Background Color Black/Purple/Blue Menu Display Time 5 sec/10 sec/15 sec/20 sec/25 sec/30 sec Menu Settings Center/Top-Left/Top-Right/Bottom-Right/ Menu Position...
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Page 37: Image Menu
Image menu Function Description Pre-defined picture modes are provided so you can optimize your Picture Mode projector picture set-up to suit your program type. See "Selecting a preset mode" on page 23 for details. Selects a preset mode that most suits your need for the picture quality and further fine-tune the picture based on the selections Load Settings From listed below. -
Page 38: Display Menu
Display menu Function Description There are several options to set the picture’s aspect ratio Aspect Ratio depending on your input source. See "Selecting the aspect ratio" on page 30 for details. Corrects any keystoning of the picture. See "Correcting picture Keystone distortion"... -
Page 39: System Menu
System menu Function Description Sets the language for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See Language "Using the menus" on page 21 for details. Allows you to select which logo screen will display during projector Splash Screen start-up. You can choose Brand logo screen, Blue screen or Black screen. -
Page 40: Setup Menu
Setup menu Function Description Lamp Power Selects the projector lamp power between Normal and Economic modes. Lamp Settings Equivalent Lamp Hour Shows the lamp hour information. See "Getting to know the lamp hour" on page 42 for details. Selects an input source type for the HDMI signal. You can also manually select the source type. -
Page 41: Care Of The Projector
Additional information Care of the projector Your projector needs little maintenance. The only thing you have to do on a regular basis is keep the lens clean. Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp. Contact your dealer or local customer service center if the projector fails to operate as expected. -
Page 42: Lamp Information
Lamp information Getting to know the lamp hour When the projector is in operation, the duration (in hours) of lamp usage is automatically calculated by the built-in timer. The method of calculating the equivalent lamp hour is as follows: System Setup Information ENTER... -
Page 43: Indicators
Indicators There are three indicators which show the status of the projector. Check the following for information about the indicator lights. If there is anything wrong, turn the projector off and contact your dealer. When the projector is in a normal state Power Temp Lamp... -
Page 44: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Plug the power cable into the AC inlet on the rear of the projector, and plug There is no power from the the power cable into to the power power cable. outlet. If the power outlet has a The projector does switch, make sure that it is switched not turn on. -
Page 45: Specifications
Specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. Optical Projection system Single-chip DLP system. DMD chip 0.65" DLP (1920 x 1080) Lens F = 2.48 to 2.83, f = 24.1 to 36.14 mm Projection screen size 28" to 300" Lamp 280W Electrical... -
Page 46: Timing Chart
Timing chart Supported timing for PC input Refresh rate H. Frequency Pixel Frequency Format Resolution (Hz) (KHz) (MHz) 720 x 400 720 x 400 70.087 31.469 28.3221 59.94 31.469 25.175 72.809 37.861 31.5 640 x 480 640 x 480 37.5 31.5 85.008 43.269... - Page 47 Supported timing for HDMI (HDCP) input Format Resolution Refresh rate (Hz) H. Freq. (KHz) Pixel Freq. (MHz) Aspect 480i 720 x 480 59.94/60 15.734/15.75 27/27.027 16:9 480p 720 x 480 59.94/60 31.469/31.5 27/27.027 16:9 576i 720 x 576 15.625 16:9 576p 720 x 576 31.25...
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Page 48: Warranty And Copyright Information
Warranty and Copyright information Copyright Copyright © 2011. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the Manufacturer. -
Page 49: Mic Statement
MIC statement B class equipment (Household purpose info/telecommunications equipment) As this equipment has undergone EMC registration for household purpose, this product can be used in any area including residential areas. WEEE directive Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment by users in private households in the European Union. - Page 50 Accessibility Requirements for Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 508 Manufacture's commitment to accessible products allows us to support government in making accessible technology choices manufacture's LCD monitors and projectors are compliant with Section 508 guidelines by including the assistive features as below: •...
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