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SIM2 Multimedia S.p.a. • Viale Lino Zanussi, 11 • 33170 Pordenone - ITALY Phone +39.0434.383.256 • Fax +39.0434.383.260 www.sim2.com • e-mail: info@sim2.it SIM2 USA Inc. • 10108 USA Today Way • 33028 Miramar FL - USA Phone +1.954.4422999 • Fax +1.954.4422998 www.sim2usa.com • e-mail: sales@sim2usa.com SIM2 Deutschland GmbH • ArndStr. 34-36, D-60325 Frankfurt Am Main Phone 0800.800.7462 • Fax 0800.900.7462 www.sim2.de • e-mail: info.de@sim2.it SIM2 UK LTD • Steinway House Worth Farm, Little Horsted Nr.
Copyright This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of the author. © Copyright March, 2007 Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
General Safety Information • • • • • • Do not open the unit case. Aside from the projection lamp, there are no user-serviceable parts in the unit. For servicing, contact qualified service technician. Follow all warnings and cautions in this manual and on the unit case. The projection lamp is extremely bright by design. To avoid damage to eyes, do not look into the lens when the lamp is on. Do not place the unit on an unstable surface, cart, or stand.
Regulatory Warnings Before installing and using the projector, read the regulatory notices in the “Regulatory Compliance” section 8 on page 42. Main Features • • • • • • • Theater image right at home Compatible with all major video standards including NTSC, PAL, and SECAM High definition resolution and 16:9 wide-screen resolution from any HD source. Supports resolutions up to WXGA at 16.
D10 Table of Contents 1. Getting Started Packing Checklist.................................................................................................................................................... 7 A Tour of the Projector .......................................................................................................................................... 8 Remote Control Functions.................................................................................................................
D10 1. Getting Started Packing Checklist Carefully unpack the projector and check that the following items are included. DLP Projector Remote Control (with two AA batteries) Power Cord (USA) Power Cord (UK) Power Cord (Europe) D10 Multimedia Quick Start Guide www.sim2.com RCA Cable CD-ROM (This User’s Manual) Quick start Guide Contact your dealer immediately if any items are missing, appear damaged, or if the unit does not work. Downloaded From projector-manual.
D10 A Tour of the Projector Front-right View 1 2 3 4 5 Item Label Description 1 Control panel Operates the onscreen display.
D10 On-screen Display (OSD) Buttons 4 Up 1 Power 2 Enter Right Left 3 Menu 6 Input Label Description 1 Power Turns the projector on or off 2 Left Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 3 Menu Opens and exits the OSD 4 Up Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 5 Enter Changes settings in the OSD 6 Right Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 7 Input Detects the input device 8 Down Navigates and changes settings in the OSD Downloaded From projector-manual.
D10 Rear Ports 1 DVI-D 2 3 5 HDMI 6 POWER 100/240 V 8 Item 9 GRAPHIC RGB 4 4 5 RS-232 USB S-VIDEO 2 YPrPb 10 6 7 REMOTE 3 TRIG 1 VIDEO 1 11 12 Description Label 1 DVI-D Connect the computer cable from a computer or video source 2 HDMI Connect a High-Definition Multimedia Interface cable from home theater and consumer electronics equipment 3 Graphic RGB Connect a VGA cable from a computer or a video device (YPrPb) 4 RS-232 Installation control 5 USB Connect the USB
D10 Bottom View 2 1 3 Item Label Description 1 Ceiling support holes Contact your dealer for information on mounting the projector on a ceiling 2 Height adjuster button Push to release height adjuster 3 Height adjuster Adjuster drops down when adjuster button is pushed Downloaded From projector-manual.
D10 Remote Control Functions Label On Description I Turns projector power on Off Turns projector power off 1 2 3 4 5 6 Composite video source S-Video video source Component video source RGB video source DVI video source HDMI video source Up cursor Left cursor Enter Right cursor Down cursor ON POWER OFF l source 1 2 3 4 5 6 Navigates and changes settings in the OSD ENTER Changes settings in the OSD Navigates and changes settings in the OSD MENU EXIT Menu Opens the OSD Exit Exits OSD m
D10 Remote Control Operating Range The remote control uses infrared transmission to control the projector. It is not necessary to point the remote directly at the projector. Provided you are not holding the remote control perpendicular to the sides, the remote control functions within a radius of about 10 meters (33 feet) and 30 degrees above or below the projector level. If the projector does not respond to the remote control, move a little closer. 1.
D10 2. Setup and Operation Inserting the Remote Control Batteries 1. Remove the battery compartment cover by sliding the cover in the direction of the arrow. 2. Insert the supplied batteries taking note of the polarity (+/-) as shown here. 3. Replace the cover. CAUTION 1. Only use AA alkaline batteries. 2. Dispose used batteries according to local ordinance regulations. 3. Remove the batteries when not using the projector for prolonged periods. Downloaded From projector-manual.
D10 Connecting Input Devices A PC or notebook computer as well as video devices can be connected to the projector at the same time. Video devices include DVD, VCD, and VHS players, as well as movie camcorders , digital still cameras and high definition sources. Check the user manual of the connecting device to confirm it has the appropriate output connector.
D10 Starting and Shutting down the Projector 1. Remove the lens cover. 2. Connect the power cord to the projector. Connect the other end to a wall outlet. 3. Press the Power button. The Power LED on the projector turns on. Turn on the connected devices. 4. The language selection screen appears (Initial setup only). Select the desired language. 1. Press the cursor ▲▼ button until Language is highlighted. 2. Press the cursor ◄ ► or Menu button to confirm the language, and close the OSD. 5.
D10 Adjusting the Projector Level Take note of the following when setting up the projector: • • • 1. The projector table or stand should be level and sturdy. Position the projector so that it is perpendicular to the screen. Be sure cables are not in the way or can cause the projector to be knocked over. To raise the level of the projector, lift the projector and press the height-adjuster button [A]. A The height adjuster drops down [B]. B 2.
D10 Adjusting the Focus and Zoom 1. Locate the image zoom and focus adjustment rings on the projector. 2. Use the image zoom control to resize the projected image and screen size. 3. Rotate the image focus control to sharpen the projected image. Downloaded From projector-manual.
D10 3. On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Settings OSD Menu Controls The projector has an OSD that lets you make image adjustments and change various settings. When the projector is turned on, any connected devices are detected. If the connected device is a PC, press the appropriate keys on the computer keyboard to switch the display output to the projector. (Check the user manual of the PC to determine the appropriate Fn key combination to change display output.
D10 Setting the OSD Language You may want to reference the OSD on your projector while reading this section. Set the OSD language to your preference before continuing. (The default language is English.) 1. Press the Menu button. The Image menu appears. 2. Press the cursor ◄ ► button until Language is highlighted. 3. Press the cursor ▲▼ button until the desired Language is highlighted. 4. Press the Menu button to confirm the language, and close the OSD. Downloaded From projector-manual.
D10 OSD Menu Overview Use the following illustration to quickly find a setting or determine the range for a setting.
D10 Image Menu Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press the cursor ◄ ► button to move to the Image menu. Press the cursor ▲▼ button to move up and down in the Image menu. Press ◄ ► to change values for settings, and then press Enter to confirm the new setting. Item Brightness Contrast Sharpness Color temperature Saturation Description Press the cursor ◄ ► button to adjust the brightness. (Range: 0 – 100) Press the cursor ◄ ► button to adjust the contrast.
D10 Item Auto source selection Description Press the cursor ◄ ► button to enable auto source selection. Default Off Press the cursor button ◄ ► to manually select the source. The following screen appears. Press the cursor button ▲▼ to move up and down the menu. Press the cursor button to select an input source: Source select Video: select composite video as the input source. Composite video combines all three YUV video signals into one channel.
D10 OSD menu Functions Available for Connected Source Function RGB DVI HDMI Brightness Contrast Sharpness Color Temp Color Saturation Color Tint Gamma Color Space Video Standard x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Component Video Composite Video S-Video RGBs x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x = available to video source Downloaded From projector-manual.
D10 Options Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press the cursor ◄ ► button to move to the Options menu. Press the cursor ▲▼ button to move up and down in the Options menu. Press ◄ ► to change values for settings, and then press Enter to confirm the new setting. Item Description Default Horizontal position Press the cursor ◄ ► button to move the image left or right. (Range: 0 – 100) 50 Vertical position Press the cursor ◄ ► button to move the image up or down.
D10 Item Description Default Press the cursor ◄ ► button to set brilliant color On or Off. Brilliant color Logo display (Range: ON – OFF) Brilliant Color Technology allows for more vivid, rich color while increasing mid-tones and superior black levels. Press ◄ ► to enable or disable if the logo displays when the projector starts, and when no source is detected. ON ON (Options: ON – OFF) Video overscan Press the cursor ◄ ► button to set video overscan. (Options: 0 %, 2.
D10 Settings Menu Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press the cursor ◄ ► button to move to the Settings menu. Press the cursor ▲▼ button to move up and down in the menu. Press ◄ ► to change values for settings, and then press Enter to confirm the new setting. Item Description Default Blank screen Press the cursor ◄ ► button to select a background color for the blank screen.
D10 Item Phase Frequency Resync Description Press the cursor ◄ ► button to adjust the A/D sampling clock. (Range: 0 - 100) Press the cursor ◄ ► button to adjust the A/D sampling number. (Range: 0 - 100) Press the cursor ◄ ► button to automatically synchronize the projector to the input source. Default 50 50 15 (Range: 10 – 20 sec.) Reset NOTE Resets all settings to default values. — The Config menu functions are available to all video sources.
D10 User Color Menu Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press the cursor ◄ ► button to move to the Picture menu. Press the cursor ▲▼ button to move up and down to Color Temperature menu. Press the cursor ▲▼ button to move up and down to User Color menu. Press the cursor ▲▼ button to make the selection and press the cursor ◄ ► button to adjust the setting. Press Enter to confirm.
D10 Info Menu Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press the cursor ◄ ► button to move to the Info menu. Press the cursor ▲▼ button to move up and down in the Info menu. Item Description Model name Displays the model name of the device (D10) Unit S/N Displays the serial number of the device. Software version Displays information about the software version. Active source Displays the active source. Pixel clock Displays information about the sampling rate.
D10 4. Maintenance and Security Replacing the Projection Lamp Sim2 recommends changing the projection lamp after a warning message displays Warning: Lamp life time Over. It should only be replaced with a certified replacement part, which you can order from your local dealer. Important! CAUTION 1. The lamp contains a certain amount of mercury and should be disposed of according to local ordinance regulations. 2. Avoid touching the glass surface of the new lamp: Doing so may shorten its operation life.
D10 3. Remove the three screws from the lamp module. 4. Lift the module handle up. 5. Pull firmly on the module handle to remove the lamp module. 6. Reverse steps 1 to 5 to install the new lamp module. Downloaded From projector-manual.
D10 Resetting the Lamp After replacing the lamp, you should reset the lamp hour counter to zero. Refer to the following: 1. Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. 2. Press the cursor ◄ ► button to move to the Info menu. 3. Press the cursor ▲▼ button to move down to Lamp Hour Reset. 4. Press the cursor ◄ ► or Enter button. A message screen appears. 5. Press the cursor buttons in this order: ▼ ▲ ◄ ►. The Status menu appears again showing the Lamp Hours reset to zero.
D10 5. Troubleshooting These guidelines provide tips to deal with problems you may encounter while using the projector. If the problem remains unsolved, contact your dealer for assistance. Often after time spent troubleshooting, the problem is traced to something as simple as a loose connection. Check the following before proceeding to the problem-specific solutions. • Use some other electrical device to confirm that the electrical outlet is working. • Ensure the projector is turned on.
D10 LED Error Messages If there is an error status, the LED remains lit until the AC power cord is removed. An LED message is defined by its blinking sequence. A long blink is defined as 1 second. A short blink is defined as 0.3 seconds.
D10 Common Problems and Solutions This section describes some common problems and their solutions. Image Problems Problem: No image appears on the screen 1. Verify the settings on your notebook or desktop PC. 2. Turn off all equipment and power up again in the correct order. Problem: The image is blurred 1. Adjust the Focus on the projector. 2. Press the Auto button on the remote control or projector. 3. Ensure the projector-to-screen distance is within the 7-meter (23-feet) specified range. 4.
D10 Remote Control Problems Problem: The projector does not respond to the remote control 1. Direct the remote control towards remote sensor on the projector. 2. Ensure the path between remote and sensor is not obstructed. 3. Turn off any fluorescent lights in the room. 4. Check the battery polarity. 5. Replace the batteries. 6. Turn off other Infrared-enabled devices in the vicinity. 7. Have the remote control serviced. Downloaded From projector-manual.
D10 6. Specifications Hardware Specifications Model D10 Display type TI DMD 0.65-inch x 1, 12 degrees, LVDS DMD with DDP3020 Resolution WXGA (1280x768) Color 16.7 Million (24-bits/pixel) Weight 4kg / 8.8lbs Projection distance 1.5 to 7 meters (59 to 275 inches) Projection screen size 0.98 to 5.25 meters (38 to 206 inches) Projection lens Manual zoom; manual focus Zoom ratio 1.
D10 D10 Projection distance and size table 1.53:1 Max. Screen Size (Wide) Diagonal Width Projection Distance Height m in. m in. m in. m in. 1.27 50” 1.11 43.58” 0.62 24.51” 1.69 66.68” 1.52 60” 1.33 52.29” 0.75 29.42” 2.03 80.01” 1.78 70” 1.55 61.01” 0.87 34.32” 2.37 93.35” 2.03 80” 1.77 69.73” 1.00 39.22” 2.71 106.68” 2.29 90” 1.99 78.44” 1.12 44.12” 3.05 120.02” 2.54 100” 2.21 87.16” 1.25 49.03” 3.39 133.35” 2.79 110” 2.44 95.87” 1.37 53.
D10 7. Timing Mode Table The projector can display several resolutions. The following table outlines the resolutions that can be displayed by the projector. Signal Resolution Freq. V Freq. H 640x480 59.94 31.47 640x480 72.81 37.86 640x480 74.99 37.49 640x480 85 43.27 800x600 56.25 35.15 800x600 60.32 37.88 800x600 72.19 48.08 800x600 75 46.87 800x600 85.06 53.67 1024x768 60 48.36 1024x768 70.07 56.47 1024x768 75.03 60.02 1024x768 85.03 68.28 1280x1024 60.02 63.
D10 Projector Dimensions Top View Front View NOTE For ceiling installations, use approved mounting hardware and M4 screws with a maximum screw depth of 10 mm (0.39 inch). Downloaded From projector-manual.
D10 8. Regulatory Compliance FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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SIM2 Multimedia S.p.a. • Viale Lino Zanussi, 11 • 33170 Pordenone - ITALY Phone +39.0434.383.256 • Fax +39.0434.383.260 www.sim2.com • e-mail: info@sim2.it SIM2 USA Inc. • 10108 USA Today Way • 33028 Miramar FL - USA Phone +1.954.4422999 • Fax +1.954.4422998 www.sim2usa.com • e-mail: sales@sim2usa.com SIM2 Deutschland GmbH • ArndStr. 34-36, D-60325 Frankfurt Am Main Phone 0800.800.7462 • Fax 0800.900.7462 www.sim2.de • e-mail: info.de@sim2.it SIM2 UK LTD • Steinway House Worth Farm, Little Horsted Nr.
