Sim2 multimedia home theater projector user manual (31 pages)
Summary of Contents for Sim2 HT 280E
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User and Installation Manual The home theater projector HT300E HT280E...
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Arrow Up/Down activate Quick menus. MENU + Activates the On Screen Display menus. Navigates menu pages. MEMORIES Activates Memories menu INFO Displays the selected source information and the projector status. Improves the video recorder signals quality. ASPECT Selects image Aspect ratio.
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1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations and thank you for choosing a Grand Cinema E-volution projector, a SIM2 Multimedia SpA product (Fig. omettr ne pas compr d'incen pour les resque type ATTEN TION: tion contre un fusible de meme la protec cer par...
If the lamp burst, accompanied by a big bursting noise, allow a proper ventilation before return to the area . Please refer to your nearest dealer for the substituion of the lamp. Prior to switching on the projector please read each chapter of this manual carefully as this manual provides basic instructions for using the projector.
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• Do not obstruct the cooling air inlets on the top cover, or the air outlets underneath the projector. • Do not switch on the projector if it is standing on soft sur- faces such as cushions, pillows, blankets, mattresses and carpets: the air cooling outlets underneath could become obstructed.
To unpack the projector safely and easily please follow steps 1 to 4, as drawing (Fig. 5). It is recommended that the carton and packaging is retained for future use and in the unlikely event that your projector needs to be returned for repair. Fig. 5...
Position the projector the desired distance from the screen: the size of the projected image is determined by the distance from the lens of the projector to the screen and the zoom setting. See “Appendix C”: Projection distances” for more information.
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(Fig. 10). To activate an electric motorised screen a 12 Volt output is provided at the rear of the projector. This can be connected to a screen interface unit, which can be supplied by screen manufacturers (Fig.
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Power button has been pressed and the software is initialized (15 s) Projector is in standby mode Projector is on FLASHING Projector is powering down; the fans are running to cool the lamp (1 min) Problems to display one or more source FLASHING Internal circuit failure - Remove cables by the plug and do not pull on the cable itself.
4-pin mini-DIN (Fig. 18). VGA INPUT Personal Computers, Video Processors (scalers) and Video Game consoles can be connected to the projector via the HDB 15-Pin (VGA) terminal. Ensure the output of equipment connected is RGB with one of the following synchronisation options: separate H/V Sync, H+V Composite Sync (Fig.
P C ’s R S 2 3 2 s e r i a l p o r t ( F i g . 2 3 ) . 7 KEYBOARD PAD Eight push buttons, at the rear of the projector, will allow com- plete operation without the use of the remote control.
The remote control sends commands to the projector via in- frared signals. It is possible to control the projector by pointing the remote control at the screen; the sensor at the front of the projector will pick up the reflected infrared commands. (Fig. 25). Fig. 24 Avoid placing obstructions between the remote control and the infrared sensor at the front of the projector;...
9 ON SCREEN MENU SOURCE SELECTION The input selection menu (Inputs) is called by pressing 0 on the remote control and, when no other menu is displayed, using the · and ‚ keys on the keypad. To select an input, scroll the list with the ·...
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Other adjustments (marked by the < symbol) provide subme- nus, which appear as a superimposed window in which the selection is made with the · / ‚keys (Fig. 28). Image Aspect Color Temperature Gamma Correction Overscan Position Y/C Delay Image Aspect Normal Anamorphic...
CINEMA MODE In AUTO the deinterlacer recognises if the video signal source is a movie film (obtained from a Telecine device with 3:2 or 2:2 pull-down) and applies a deinterlace algorithm optimised for this type of signal. If the video signal source is not identified as a film, or if you select NO the deinterlacer applies a Motion compensated al- gorithm optimised for video camera signals.
IMAGE This menu features adjustments relating to picture position, aspect ratio, etc. ASPECT This adjustment allows you to change the dimensions and aspect ratio (relationship between width and height) of the displayed image. There are five preset aspects available and three personalised aspects (with user-settable parameters).
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Along vertical lines the color temperature is constant but is different from black body curve, which mean if you select point from the high part of the diagram you increase the green componet, while low part of diagram cause an increase of purple component.
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HORIZONTAL/VERTICAL KEYSTONE To obtain maximum quality of the projected image, we recom- mend the installation of the projector on a level platform parallel and central to the screen. Adjust the feet underneath to obtain a level position, lining up the base of the projected image to the base of the projection screen (Fig.
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Lists the languages available for the On Screen Display me- nus. SOURCE LIST In order for projector to be more flexible, the following described functions allow to modify the input selection menu making it more user friendly. The main window shows all the inputs available on the projector.
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Once one letter has been inserted, to insert the following one it is necessary to move with the cursor in the next right position with the ‡ key of the remote control, repeat this procedure to insert other letters. Use the · key to switch from small case to capital letters and viceversa.
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MEMORIES The main parameters of the image may be saved in distinct 1 VIDEO groups of values (known as ‘Memories’); these parameters 2 S-VIDEO can subsequently be applied all together by way of a single 3 COMP/RGB(YCrCb 15KHz) 3 COMP/RGB(RGB 15KHz) command.
(or, in the absence of the On Screen Display, the ‡ key on the remote control). 10 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE The projector does not require internal cleaning. There are no user serviceable parts inside the projector. Please refer all service requirements to qualified personnel.
(from stand-by). This will allow the lamp to cool down sufficiently. - If the lamp doesn’t come on – even though the projector has had sufficient time to cool down – seek technical assistance from your nearest Dealer.
- Ensure that infrared sensors (front and rear of projector) are not exposed to intense light levels. Use only original, or SIM2 Multimedia approved, acces- sories. CAUTION: for ceiling/wall installation, by means of...
A TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OPTICAL HT280E Projection system: optical engine based on 1 DMD™ sealed housing, dusty proof DMD™ panel: resolution 1024x576 pixel Brightness uniformity: 10% above or below the average Contrast ratio: > 3000:1 (full On / full Off) Projection lens: zoom, 12 elements AR multilayer coating, motorized focus and zoom, manual elevation...
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Low Volt. Power Output: two 12 Vdc output, 100 mA max on jack connectors Output : Optical Digital Audio on TOSLINK connector GENERAL Supply: Frequency: Consumption: Fuse: Dimensions of projector: Weight of projector: Packaging and gross weight: , 3:2 pull ™ ENVIROMENTAL Operation temperature: Transportation temp.: Storage temperature:...
(Fig.40b). If the distance “H” between the centre of the screen and the centre of the lens exceed Hmax, it is necessary to tilt the projector and use the digital keystone to correct the image projected.
D ON SCREEN MENU LAYOUT Picture Video • S-Video [NTSC] YCrCb15kHz RGBS 15kHz Brightness Brightness Contrast Contrast Color Color Tint Sharpness Sharpness Filter Filter Cinema Mode Cinema Mode Video Type Noise reduction Video Type Noise reduction Not active Flesh tone correction Image Video •...
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Setup Orientation Keystone Lens Power ON Auto Test patterns Stand-by Initial settings Menu Language Source list F1/F2 keys Source info OSD background OSD Position OSD Timeout 1 VIDEO 2 S-VIDEO 3 COMPONENT / RGBS 4 GRAPHICS RGB HDMI Memories Horizontal Zoom Horizontal Focus...
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Memories Memories 0 Auto S MEMORY 1 Save current settings S MEMORY 2 Save initial settings Rename S MEMORY 3 ()?@ Edit memory name _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ PQRS Cancel Confirm WXYZ...
INDEX 1 INTRODUCTION 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 PACKAGING AND CONTENTS INSTALLATION SWITCHING ON AND OFF THE PROJECTOR Switch on from stand-by Switching off and returning to stand-by CONNECTIONS Composite video input S-VIDEO Input VGA input RGB/YCrCb Input HDMI™ Motorised projection screen output...
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SIM2 UK LTD • Steinway House Worth Farm, Little Horsted Nr. Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 5TT Phone +44.01825.750850 • Fax +44.01825.750851 www.sim2.co.uk • e-mail: kate.buckle@sim2.co.uk SIM2 Multimedia is certified • Due to the constant product development, specifications and design might be subject to change without notice.
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