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Page 1: User Guide
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Picture..............................21 Image..............................22 Setup..............................25 Menu..............................26 Presets............................27 Info..............................29 Quick Menus..........................29 Messages............................29 Troubleshooting..........................30 Specifications..........................32 Projection Distance........................33 7.COLOR SENSOR PROBE AUTOCAL®...................36 Important information........................36 About this User Guide..........................36 Environment............................36 Introduction...........................37 Key Features and Benefits........................37 System Components..........................37 Installation.............................37 Location..............................37 Mounting..............................38 SIM2 BV International s.r.l User Guide... -
Page 3: Important Information
Ethernet..............................53 WiFi..............................54 Packet logs wiever..........................54 Software update...........................55 Administration login..........................58 Company Profile...........................58 Customer Service..........................58 Troubleshooting..........................58 Important information About this User Guide This User Guide describes how to set up and operate the following projector: • SIM2 BV International s.r.l User Guide... -
Page 4: Safety
Read all chapters of this manual carefully before switching on the projector. This manual provi- des basic instructions for operating the AR projector. Installation, preliminary adjustments and procedures that necessitate the removal of the top cover and contact with electrical componen- ts must be performed by authorized, trained technicians. -
Page 5: 3D Content
To prevent harmful mate- rials from being released into the environment and to promote the use of natural materials, SIM2 provides the following information regarding the disposal and recycling of the product. SIM2 BV International s.r.l... -
Page 6: Notice
SIM2 recommends that the area surrounding the projection screen is as dark as possible. The AR is a three chip DLP projector and uses three high resolution DMD (red, green, blue). The - se three DMD are precisely aligned through a high precision process that reduces the alignment error to within the foreseen limits of tolerance. -
Page 7: Introduction
AR now delivers greater light output thanks to a more powerful 350W lamp and the option of high brightness lenses. The improved optical light engine now includes Perfect Fit, a fully-pro - grammable zoom, focus and lens shift feature which enables a lens-free option to create 2.40:1... -
Page 8: Key Features And Benefits
The AR is designed for use with large screen sizes – up to 5 m (16.5 ft.) wide. A choice of three high quality glass lenses (T1, T2 and T3) is available, giving the projector a total throw ratio of 1.37-3.90:1. -
Page 9: Overview
If you are using a programmable remote control, the setup software probably allows im- • porting of Pronto Hex codes. See SIM2 AR IR Control for a list of all the projector codes in Pronto Hex format, including a number of discrete codes for: ◦... -
Page 10: Projector Keypad
Operation The AR projector has two IR receivers, one on the front and one on the back of the unit. The operative range of the remote control is approximately 10 m (33 ft.). Make sure that there is no - thing obstructing the infrared beam between the remote control and the IR receiver you are pointing to. -
Page 11: 3D Rf Emitter
The 3D glasses turn on and off their lenses, in sync with the projector, so that each eye receives exactly the image intended for it. The sync is possible thanks to the RF pulses received by the glasses from the 3D RF emitter. SIM2 BV International s.r.l User Guide... -
Page 12: Installation
0.25 m (10 in.) clearance on the left, right and rear sides of the projector. Power Outlets Verify that the powers outlets are grounded and preferably shielded from power surges and fluctuations. A UPS is optional. AR power supply operates on any nominal line voltage between 100-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz. Cables Check planned cable lengths for video and control cables and make sure these lengths do not ex- ceed specifications. -
Page 13: Mounting
Do not over-tighten the screws. Orientation By default, the AR is configured for a Front in- stallation (projector installed upright and in front of the screen). If the projector is installed... -
Page 14: Connections
The AR provides up to 50% of vertical lens shift up. For example, with a 16:9 150 in. diagonal size screen, you can shift the image up to 0.93 m (36.8 in.) above the screen center (see “ Projection Distance” on page 33). - Page 15 This connector is also the composite sync input for SCART RGBS sources. See “RGB/YPrPb” above and “RGBS Sync” on page 25. Control You can connect the AR projector to a Personal Computer or a control system through one of the following methods: RS-232 port, using a standard 9-pin straight serial cable •...
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Page 16: Switching On And Off
The indicator light flashes green and red to indicate that the projector is cooling down. Cooling fans remain on for approximately four minutes to cool the lamp. In the mean- while the projector cannot be turned on again. SIM2 BV International s.r.l User Guide... -
Page 17: Operation
Read 3D safety information at the beginning of this User Manual before viewing 3D content. Your AR projector is capable of displaying 3D Images of exceptional high quality; to ensure maxi - mum enjoyment and trouble free viewing we recommend the following guidelines. -
Page 18: Operating Modes Menu
Shortly press button once (see “3D Glasses” on page 11). You will see the red LED indicator change from off to bright, and then turn off again. You are now in SIM2 Cinema mode and the glasses and the projector are synced. If, for any reason, the glasses behave differently, reset them (see below). - Page 19 The items that cannot be adjusted are not displayed in the menu. When Aspect is not available is it fixed at Normal. When Keystone is not active, its value is 0 (no correction). SIM2 BV International s.r.l User Guide...
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Page 20: Input Menu
• the controls in these sections only operate on the active input • when you select another input or change mode (2D/3D), all the settings in these sec- • tions are automatically saved SIM2 BV International s.r.l User Guide... -
Page 21: Picture
Alternati- vely use a scene composed of well-lit white objects surrounded by light objects with lower level lighting, and try to ensure that all the objects can be separately identified. SIM2 BV International s.r.l User Guide... -
Page 22: Image
Settings available are Off, Low, Medium, or High. Default setting is Low. Image This menu section provides access to some advanced image settings. Adjustments not available for a given input are not displayed in the menu. See Table 4.4 for details. SIM2 BV International s.r.l User Guide... - Page 23 Anamorphic Lens controls TRIG3 and should be used for the control of a motorized ana - • morphic lens mount See “Connections” on page for a description of Triggers and their functions. Color Management This menu is divided in three sections. Choose: SIM2 BV International s.r.l User Guide...
- Page 24 To accurately set the Primaries and White Point you will need access to specialized color measuring equipment and also the knowledge to use such equipment. Alternatively, contact the SIM2 Authorized Dealer where you purchased your product and ask them to arrange for an ISF certified calibrator to set up your projector.
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Page 25: Setup
Note: Keystone may cause artifacts in the image and may not be available when displaying spe- cific 3D content (see Table 4.2 ). SIM2 recommends that you use this feature only when necessa- RGBS Sync This setting indicates where the sync relative to the RGB signal is supplied. Choose: HV when the HV connector is used for the RBGS sync signal •... -
Page 26: Menu
Menu This menu section provides access to OSD adjustments. Language Selects the desired OSD language. The AR can display the menus in English, Italian, French, Ger- man, Spanish, Swedish, Portuguese, Russian and Simplified Chinese. Source List Allows customization of the Input list. To change the status of an input: 1. -
Page 27: Presets
Each memory saves the main image settings that are available for a given input type. Refer to Table 4.5 for details. Table 4.5 RGB/YPrPb HDMI 1/2 HDMI 1/2 Settings Video Graphics RGB Brightness ● ● ● ● SIM2 BV International s.r.l User Guide... - Page 28 Save Initial Settings To restore factory-default settings for a previously saved memory: 1. press the Memory key on the remote to display Memories menu 2. press ▴ and ▾ to highlight the desired memory SIM2 BV International s.r.l User Guide...
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Page 29: Info
Out of range. This message appears when either the resolution or the vertical/horizon- • tal frequency of the input signal exceeds system specifications (for example a QXGA gra- phic signal). SIM2 BV International s.r.l User Guide... -
Page 30: Troubleshooting
• and that room temperature is within specifications. Wait at least 30 minutes and then turn the projector back on. Check the Status Display for any errors. Contact your SIM2 Authorized Dealer for assi- • stance if the error persists. - Page 31 ◦ If the problem persists then it is more than likely to be cable related. Try other ca- bles. ◦ Try bypassing other product in the system chain. For example connect the Blu-ray player direct to the projector. SIM2 BV International s.r.l User Guide...
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Page 32: Specifications
Specifications Projection Type Digital Light Processing (DLP), 3-chip DLP Type: 0.95 in., 1920 x 1080, DC4 Optical Engine Die cast, based on SIM2 patented ALPHAPATH, with motorized Sliding Filter System (SFS) Projection Lens High-quality glass Throw ratio: T1: 1.37-1.66:1 ... -
Page 33: Projection Distance
6.64 3.74 9.22 11.32 11.94 16.60 17.27 25.90 1.87 Projection Distance Screen Vertical T1 (1.37-1.66:1) T2 (1.75-2.48:1) T3 (2.54-3.90:1) Offset Diagonal Width Height (in.) Size (in.) (in.) (in.) (ft.) (ft.) (ft.) (ft.) (ft.) (ft.) SIM2 BV International s.r.l User Guide... - Page 34 22.1 27.2 28.7 40.0 41.5 62.3 53.9 217.9 122.6 25.2 30.9 32.7 45.4 47.2 70.8 61.3 244.0 137.3 28.2 34.6 36.6 50.8 52.9 79.3 68.6 261.5 147.1 30.2 37.1 39.2 54.5 56.7 85.0 73.5 SIM2 BV International s.r.l User Guide...
- Page 35 Dimensions AR dimensions in millimeters and (inches). SIM2 BV International s.r.l User Guide...
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Page 36: Color Sensor Probe Autocal
• local waste disposal facility for recycling. You may return your old equipment to your SIM2 Authorized Dealer free of charge when • you buy a new product that is equivalent or has the same functions as the old one. Con- tact SIM2 to find your local dealer. -
Page 37: Introduction
• 1 pcs User Guide (this document) • If any of the items listed above are missing or damaged, contact your SIM2 Authorized Dealer. Keep the original packaging in case anything has to be shipped. Installation This section provides instructions for the installation of the AUTOCAL®. -
Page 38: Mounting
Use the provided bracket to fix the probe to the projector as described below. Example: a couple of SIM2 projectors where to install the AUTOCAL The probe bracket could be fixed into one of the circled holes depending the point that has to be measured. -
Page 39: Connection
The probe is installed in such a way so that it points towards any part of the surrounding environment. Use the switch next to the “Installation Type” to select the SCREEN or the AMBIENT dedicated SIM2 BV International s.r.l User Guide... -
Page 40: Submenu Screen
Press the ● button on the remote control to run this process. The projector will show a black test pattern and the probe will measure the background light of the surrounding environment (in dark room conditions). SIM2 BV International s.r.l User Guide... -
Page 41: Background Light Measure
The values measured are strickly related to the input source connected at the measuring moment. If user changes the input source, it will be necessary to launch this process again. The previous values measured will be erased. SIM2 BV International s.r.l User Guide... -
Page 42: Ambient Light Compensation
At the end of the process the values applied will be those measured related to lamp power range set by the user. At the end of the Color Auto Calibration, the Ambient Color Compensation process will be ran automatically. SIM2 BV International s.r.l User Guide... -
Page 43: Ambient Color Compensation At Startup
"Ambient Is Too Bright" will be shown on the OSD. If the test has run successfully, the detected value will be shown, while if the test has run SIM2 BV International s.r.l User Guide... -
Page 44: Background Light Measure
Restore user settings Press the ● button on the remote to run the RESTORE USER SETTINGS. This process will erase the measured values by the following procedure: BACKGROUND LIGHT MEASURE • SIM2 BV International s.r.l User Guide... -
Page 45: Continuous Ambient Light Compensation
If the probe will not be recognized by the system, restart the projector internal system turning OFF and ON by the remote control or through the keypad. If the problem persist, please contact your SIM2 Authorized Dealer. The color calibration result is not aligned with the expectations: Redo the Color Auto Calibration process. -
Page 46: Projector Web Control
This User Guide describes how to set up correctly and operate with the Projector Web Control. Introduction The Projector Web Control management allows to remotely manage and support SIM2 Multimedia projectors from a single computer via the existing web network. -
Page 47: Connection
Connection ❶ Input ❶ LAN RJ-45 Networking Connector Connect the dedicated LAN connector on the back panel of the projector to the network with a Cat5 Ethernet Cable. SIM2 BV International s.r.l User Guide... -
Page 48: Operation
The projector Web Pages allows to remote control the projector through a Web interface. The following diagram show how the web pages are structured. The homepage of the Web User Interface is “Product Information”. SIM2 BV International s.r.l User Guide... -
Page 49: Structures Of Web Pages
The modes can be: Standby • ON with Signal • ON without Signal • ON with Test Pattern • Note: In standby mode web pages could take few seconds to be visualized. SIM2 BV International s.r.l User Guide... -
Page 50: Product Information (Home Page)
Virtual RC • The features available are the same as those reachable through the OSD. Refer to the “Operation” section of the projector User Guide for more details regarding these menu. Image and Pictures SIM2 BV International s.r.l User Guide... -
Page 51: Colors
- Contrast - Noise Reduction - Aspect Control Colors The Colors tab provides access to control the color space and the color temperature, selecting a factory default configuration or creating a customized one. Setup SIM2 BV International s.r.l User Guide... -
Page 52: Presets
Settings, to Recall, to Rename and Erase up to six different sets of values (Memories). Note: The icon indicates an empty memory. Only Save and Rename functions are active. The icon indicates a memory with values stored. Recall, Save, Erase and Rename functions are active. SIM2 BV International s.r.l User Guide... -
Page 53: Virtual Rc
Default Gateway: select the default gateway of the network connected to the projector. Note: if any change is done on IP Address or Subnet Mask or Default Gateway or the IP Address Setup mode, press the OK button to make effective the new data. SIM2 BV International s.r.l User Guide... -
Page 54: Wifi
If the network is protected, enter its password or its network key. It is also possible to connect the projector through a wireless USB adapter wifi commercial dongle suggested by SIM2 Multimedia. Packet logs wiever The Packet Logs Viewer tab shows all the recorded events of the projector during its connection to the LAN. -
Page 55: Software Update
The “Data” column shows the command or event content. These parameters are shown in JSON syntax format (see www.json.org for more details, or our “Communication command protocol” document to the following address www.sim2.com/home/en/downloads). Use the page numbers arrow at the top of the list of the events to see the other lists. - Page 56 Search from FTP: this method is possible only if the projector is connected to the network. When the button is pressed, the projector automatically will be connected to the SIM2 ftp site and the available versions for your model will be checked.
- Page 57 Ex (for a SIRIO projector, firmware update version v2.9) : 1. checksum.md5 2. releasenote.txt 3. SIM2_SIRIO_v2.9_20140129 4. version.txt The file “release note” contains the list of implemented features and fixed bugs regarding the version SIM2 BV International s.r.l User Guide...
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Page 58: Administration Login
Administration login The Administration Login tab allows the access to the administration/service management. Company Profile The Company Profile section contains information regarding SIM2 Multimedia factory. Customer Service The Customer Service section contains information regarding address and phone contact about SIM2 Authorized Service Centers. - Page 59 “Network Settings”. Repeat this procedure for two or three times. Restart the projector • If the problem persist, contact your SIM2 Authorized Dealer for assistance. • Connection Status is “No Connection” or “Unknow”. Set the IP Address Setup in DHCP or STATIC mode (if the choice is the STATIC mode insert •...
- Page 60 SIM2 USA Inc. 10216 NW 47th Street Sunrise, FL 33351 Phone: +1 (954) 442 2999 Email: sales@sim2usa.com www.sim2usa.com SIM2 BRIONVEGA Co., Ltd Room 303-304, No. 244 Liaoning Road Shanghai 200080 – CN Phone/Fax: 86 1 62881991 Email: InfoCHINA@sim2.com SIM2 UK Steinway House Worth Farm Little Horsted Nr.
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