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Moreover, the DOMINO4-H 25-28 features the advanced HDR video processing that made all the SIM2 projectors famous in the home cinema community. For SIM2, Home Cinema is not only a business, but even more so a passion: it is what our company was founded on.
Contents Contents Compatibility Modes Important Information Specifications About this User Guide & Safety Dimensions WARNING – Important Safety Instruction Usage Notice… Do, Do not Handling and transportation Environment Notice Introduction System Components Overview Remote Control Product Overview Connections Keypad Installation Location Mounting Mechanical Lens Shift, Focus and Zoom...
“DOMINO4-H 25-28”. Information contained in this User Guide may be updated from time to time due to product improvements and customer feedback. Visit www.sim2.com to find the latest version of this document.
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Warning and explanation label. For China market: DOMINO4-H 25-28 User Guide...
WARNING - Important Safety Instruction This projector is a Class 1 laser device that conforms with IEC 60825-1:2014 – product risk group 2. Complies with CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for conformance as a Risk Group 2 LIP as defined in IEC 62471-5:Ed. 1.0. For more information see Laser Notice No.
The unit should only be repaired by appropriate service personnel. Adequate instructions for assembly, operation and maintenance, including clear warnings concerning precautions to avoid possible exposure to laser and collateral radiation in excess of the accessible emission limits in Class 1. Usage Notice WARNING - Do not look into the projector’s lens when the LED is on.
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Inside the housing there are electrical parts carrying dangerously high voltages and parts operating at high temperature. Never open the housing. Entrust all servicing and repair work to a SIM2 Authorized Service Center. Opening the housing voids the warranty. Disconnect the projector from the power supply The device that disconnects the projector from the electrical outlet, is the power plug.
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Do not allow the projector to overheat To prevent overheating, allow a free space of at least 0.20 m (5 in) on the rear, on the top, and on the right and left sides of the projector. Do not obstruct the ventilation slots.
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DOMINO4-H 25-28 handling and transportation Do not pickup the projector by its lens. Do not insert objects through the openings in the projector Make sure that no objects are inserted inside the projector. If this should occur, disconnect the projector from the power supply immediately and call an authorized technician.
When you no longer wish to use your electrical and electronic equipment, • take it to your 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.
SIM2 projectors famous in the home cinema community. Perfect HDR SIM2 is the company with one of the longest and most qualified experiences in the field of HDR, both in flat monitors and in video projection, having started to work on HDR more than 13 years ago.
Accurate and vibrant lively Colors A weak point of many Laser hybrid projectors has been the “colors”: images often appear yellowish or greenish. The DOMINO4-H 25-28 sports a perfect white point color and an expanded color space, exceeding 80% of the DCI standard (the color space of commercial Digital Cinema projectors).
3. Overview Remote Control Power O Power On Brightness Gamma Contrast Not supported Color Adjustments [Color Settings] Not supported Aspect Advanced Image Processing [Pure Engine] Display Mode Arrows for Menu 14,16,17, 18,20 Menu Info Light Re-Sync HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Not supported Not supported VGA/YPbPr...
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Power On Turn On the projector Brightness Adjust the brightness of the image Gamma Set up gamma curve type Contrast Control the degree of dierence between the lightest and darkest parts of the picture Not supported Color Adjustments Configure the color settings [Color Settings] Not supported Function button, assignable, default is “DigZoomMin”...
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If you are using a programmable remote control, the setup software probably • allows importing Hex codes. “SIM2 IR Control” document, for a list of all the projector codes is available upon request to service@sim2.it Operation The DOMINO4-H 25-28 projector has two IR receivers (A , B) one on the front of the unit and one on the top.
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Replace the batteries with new ones when the operating range of the remote control decreases. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations. Make sure you do not mix old and new batteries or dierent types of batteries. Remove the battery compartment cover by sliding the cover in the direction of the arrow.
Connections A B C D E F G H I Inputs HDMI 1 v1.4a, HDCP 1.4 FHD HDMI 2 v2.0, HDCP 2.2 UHD, HDR/HLG, MHL 2.1 VGA/YPbPr VESA HD15. Support YpbPr. RJ45 Ehternet interface for commands and control. Support web control. Wired RC Wired IR receiver Control/ USB-A Software update Service SERVICE...
Keypad Left (directional select (directional select key) key) Down (directional select key) Enter (select key) Re-Sync/ Right (directional select Power ON / OFF key) Menu Inputs selection DOMINO4-H 25-28 User Guide...
4. Installation This section provides instructions for the installation of the DOMINO4-H 25-28 projector. Important: Installation procedures should be performed by a qualified AV system specialist. Location When installing the DOMINO4-H 25-28 projector, take the following considerations into account. Installation Type Select the installation type that best suits your needs: front or rear projection •...
Mounting The projector can be Floor mounted (upright) or Ceiling mounted (inverted). Choose the method that best suits your installation. The DOMINO4-H 25-28 projector has been design to be submit the EN60950/ UL950 Safety Norms with it's glass cabinet. Nevertheless, even if the best materials and adhesives available in the market, in order to guarantee a safe application on the long run.
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Ceiling Mounting Invert the projector and hanged up it from the ceiling using a dedicated bracket. Orientation By default, the DOMINO4-H 25-28 is configured for a Front installation (projector installed upright and in front of the screen). If the projector is installed behind the screen or inverted, you can use the image orientation function of the projector.
Mechanical Lens Shift, Focus and Zoom Mechanical Lens Shift The DOMINO4-H 25-28 provides manual Vertical Shift controls. Shift Vertical: +15%. Use the Allen Screw (of 4mm or 0.15748 inch) available in the standard accessories in the package. Mechanical Lens Shift and Zoom The DOMINO4-H 25-28 provides manual Focus and Zoom controls DOMINO4-H 25-28 User Guide...
Connections Proceed as follows to connect the DOMINO4-H 25-28 to video sources, control devices, screen control systems and AC power. When connecting your equipment: turn o all equipment before making any connections • use the correct signal cables for each source •...
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Control You can connect the DOMINO4-H 25-28 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 • RS-232 port, using a USB to serial converter cable. In this case, installation of a •...
Switching On and O Switching On Securely connect the power cord supplied and the signal cable. When connected, the Power LED will turn red. II. Turn on the projector by pressing button either on the back panel of the projector or the “ | ” button on remote control. The power LED will now turn blue.
LED lightning indications POWER LED is bi-color (Blue and Red). TEMP LED indicates the projector has overheated. LIGHT LED indicates the projector light source functionality. Status OFF indicates that not errors or warnings are present. If one of the following status, shown in the table below, happens, unplug the power cord from the projector, wait for 30 seconds and try again.
5. Operation Main Menu The main menu gives access to all projector adjustments. It is divided in four main sections: Display Setup Network Information with various item and submenus in each of them. To enter the main menu and select the desired section press on the remote control.
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To select menu items press on the remote control. To turn o the main menu press on the remote control. Use to change settings on a selected item. Note: Depending on the selected input source and signal characteristics, some adjustments may not be available.
Display This menu section provides access to common image quality adjustments. Image Settings Aspect Ratio value Edge Mask value Digital Zoom value Image Shift Item Description Enter in a dedicated sub-menu value Enter in a quick menu, where is possible to select a list of values DOMINO4-H 25-28 User Guide...
Display – Image Settings Display Mode value Noise Reduction value HDR Settings value Brightness value Contrast value Sharpness value Color value Tint value Gamma value Color Adjustments Analog Signal Auto Adaptive Contrast value Super Hybrid Mode value Laser Modulation value Advanced Image Processing ...
Note: When the projector recognize an HDR content, in the signal, it will switched the Display Mode in HDR or BrightHDR. Between these two last modes, it will selected the last one selected from the user. Example: if the projector is displaying a video, not HDR, and the present Display Mode is Natural, when the user will switch to an HDR signal, also the projector will change the present Display Mode in HDR or...
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Note: In the OSD menu the labels displayed are “HDR/HLG N”, where in place of “N” there is a number from 1 to 4. Anyone of them recalls the right preset, depending on the Display Mode selected: “HDR”/“BrightHDR” or “HLG”/“BrightHLG”. This Menu is enabled only in Display Mode “HDR”, “BrightHDR”, “HLG”...
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Color Adjust a video image from black and white to fully saturated color. This control (also called Saturation) increases or decreases the picture color intensity. When set to zero, color images are shown in black and white. Increase the value until the colors appear natural: suitable references include skin tones and the green in grass in landscape shots.
Color Adjustments Press the to enter the menu and then use to select item. BrilliantColor • This adjustable item utilizes a new color-processing algorithm and enhancements to enable higher brightness while providing true, more vibrant colors in picture. Range [On,O] Color Temperature •...
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Cinema: the color gamut nearest to the DLP Cinema. As for the User • mode, the user could change the whole relative values of the color gamut through the On Screen Display, in the CMS menu. Note: Any DOMINO4-H 25-28 is factory adjusted to reach the HDTV REC709 standard color gamut.
RGB Gain/Bias Press the to enter the menu and then use to select item. to adjust the Red, Green or Blue brightness (Gain) and contrast (Bias). RESET: choose “YES” to apply the factory default settings for color • adjustments.
/ light movie scenes to be shown in incredible detail. SIM2 developed special processing that automatically adapts the parameters of the projector to the various Blu-ray disks and in particular to the “nits” of the disks, thus preventing the clipping of the image in the bright part.
Display – Aspect Ratio Press the to enter the menu. Press to select the status. Range [4:3, 16:9, LBX, Superwide, Native, Auto] This adjustment changes the dimensions and aspect ratio (relationship between width and height) of the displayed image. There are six default aspects available. You can select a dierent aspect for each source: the selected aspect ratio will be automatically applied the next time the relative source is displayed.
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Scaling Table 16:9 Screen 480i/p 576i/p 720p 1080i/p 2160p Scale to 2880 x 2160 16:9 Scale to 3840 x 2160 3840 x 1620 center, then scale to 3840 x 2160 for display No resize image, 1:1 mapping and centered. This format shows Native original image without scaling.
Display – Edge Mask Edge mask the image to remove video encoding noise on the edge of video source. It removes the outer edges of the image and magnifies the remaining portion of the image to fill the display area. It is useful with sources that output images with imperfections around their borders.
Setup This menu section provides access to installation adjustments. Projection Selects the orientation of the projected image. Press to select one the four preset orientation. Use arrow buttons to switch between the four presets. Front-Projection: this is the default selection. The image is projected straight on •...
Sleep Timer (min.): sets the countdown timer interval. The countdown timer • will start with or without a signal being sent to the projector. The projector will automatically power o when the countdown has finished (in minutes). The Sleep Timer is reset every time when the projector is powered o. Range [0 ..
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• they will take eect the next time the projector is powered on. Select “Default” for the SIM2 startup screen or “Neutral” to do not have the logo displayed on startup screen. Background Color: use this function to display a blue, red, green, grey color, or •...
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• HDMI 2 Setting: choose the HDCP configuration about the compatible input signal. Select EDID1 for 480i/p, 576i/p, 720p, 1080i/p, or 2160p input signal. Select EDID2 for non-interlaced signals only. HDMI 1 EQ: is to set HDMI 1 equalizer value for short or long HDMI cable to •...
Network This menu section provides access to the Ethernet connection installation and diagnostics. The projector provides diverse networking and remote management features. The LAN / RJ45 function of the projector through a network, such as remotely manage: Power On / O, brightness, and contrast settings. Also, you can view the projector status information.
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Select the DHCP in “On” if the IP Address assignment of the projector has to be done from an external DHCP server automatically. In DHCP mode IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway are not selectable because the server automatically assign a reference number.
Telnet Use standard telnet TCP/IP protocol, port 23. It is possible to communicate with the projector using all the commands available in the RS232 protocol. The packets must be sent in hexadecimal mode, without spacing, adding at its the end the hexadecimal code of Carriage Return character: 0x0D.
6. Image size and projection distance Screen Size W x H Projection Distance (D) Diagon al Size meter inch meter feet (inch) Width Height Width Height Wide Tele Wide Tele 0.80 0.45 31.38 17.65 1.77 5.80 0.89 0.50 34.86 19.61 1.97 6.45 1.11...
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Oset angle from the Optical axis The available vertical lens shift is in range [0%, 15%]. The available vertical lens shift is in the range [0%, 15%] degrees. Below is an example to explain the dierence between the optical axis and projected image in Tele and Wide installations. Screen size at 60 inches Wide β...
7. Electronic Perfect Fit The Electronic Perfect Fit is a feature to accommodate both anamorphic and 16:7 images on the screen. The DOMINO4-H 25-28 can project images with screen formats either anamorphic and 16:9, both matching an anamorphic screen. Below are the instructions for setting up the projector to display both screen formats to an anamorphic screen (2,35:1 or similar).
With this procedure, you will display a 16:9 image inside an anamorphic screen. To get back to your anamorphic image, set the Digital Zoom value again to zero. There are two options to directly set the 16:9 and anamorphic the image format to the screen: Using the remote control Sending the proper serial command to the projector, via serial interface...
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Set the via Serial interface Electronic Perfect Fit Send one of the above commands via the RS2332 serial interface, choosing which one corresponds to the value number that better fits your requirements to match the 16:9 image aspect. Digital Zoom Aspect RS232 command (Hex format) value...
8. Compatibility Modes Computer/Video/HDMI/Mac Compatibility : 1920 X 1200 @ 60 Hz only support RB (reduced blanking). : 1920 X 1200 @ 60 Hz only support RB (reduced blanking). DOMINO4-H 25-28 User Guide...
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Computer Compatibility for MAC Macbook Macbook Pro Power Mac G5 Power Mac G4 Resolution Digital Analog Digital Analog Digital Analog Digital Analog 800 x 600 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 800 x 600 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 800 x 600 ✓...
9. Specifications Projection Type Digital Light Processing (DLP Type 0.66 in.) 1-chip 3840x2160 Projection Lens High-quality glass Zoom range (ratio): 1.6x Throw ratio 1,4 ÷ 2.24 F Number 2.5(Wide) ~ 3.26 (Tele) Image Resolution 4K UHD (support to 3840x2160@60Hz, 4096x2160@60Hz) Projection Image 26.5 ~ 302 inches focus optimized in wide/60 inches...
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Size and Weight • Depth: 507.4 mm (19.98 in.) Width: 392.2 mm (15.44 in. - lens included ) • • Height: 181 mm (7.13 in. - lever feet included) Weight: 14.5 kg (31.967 lb.) approx. • Operating 5 ~ 35 °C Temperatures Altitude Operating for 0 ÷...
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10. Dimensions DOMINO4-H 25-28 dimensions in millimeters and inches. DOMINO4-H 25-28 User Guide...
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