User and Installation Manual The home theater projector cod.46.0280.
STAND-BY Switches off to stand-by. 0-9 Keys SOURCE Displays the Source Selection menu. Switch on from stand-by and allow direct source selection. ESCAPE Deactivates the On Screen Display. Not active in this model. MENU Activates the On Screen Display menus. Navigates menu pages. Up/Down/Left/Right Arrow keys Navigate through and make adjustments to the On Screen menus. Arrow Up/Down activate Quick menus. MENU + Activates the On Screen Display menus. Navigates menu pages.
1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations and thank you for choosing the HT 300 PLUS, a SIM2 Multimedia SpA product (Fig. 1).
A sophisticated proprietary optical system, coupled with a hight performance zoom lens ensures hight contrast images, superior uniformity and edge-to-edge definition. A new 6-segment colour wheel dramatically reduces the so called “rainbow effect” and gives a better contrast, better colorimetry and a lower black level to the image.
1 3 2 5 8 7 4 6 12 11 13 17 10 9 14 DVI 15 C-SYN 16 22 C 21 18 19 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Projection lens Lens shift knob Cooling air inlet vents Remote control IR sensor Cooling air outlet vents Adjustable carry-handle Adjustable levelling feet Ceiling/wall bracket fixing holes 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Fused power socket Main power switch Remote control rear IR sensor Green LED Red LED Rear keyboard pad Composite video input S-Video input VGA input RGB / YCrCb input DVI-D 12Vdc
2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ATTENTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect the power supply cable on the rear panel before removing the top cover of the projector. Refer to trained, authorised personnel for technical assistance. This symbol indicates the possible electric shock hazard associated with uninsulated live components in the interior of the unit.
Please follow carefully the warnings listed below, to ensure safe and long term performance of your projector. • Connect the projector to a power supply with a nominal voltage within the following values: 100-240 Vac, 50/60 Hz, earthed (Fig. 3). 4 1 2 250 V T 3.15A H 3 DVI Fig. 4 • Do not switch on your projector when flammable liquids or fumes are present. Do not pour or drop fluids in the vents. 100-240 Vac 50/60 Hz • Do not use the projector when the room temperature is above 35°C (95°F). Fig.
• Take care not to shake the projector whilst carrying it by the handle. • For installations using a ceiling or wall-mounted bracket, carefully follow the installation and safety instructions provided with the bracket’s literature. • Always position the projector away from direct heat sources. • Please remove batteries from the remote control if not in use for a long period of time. • Do not touch the surface of the projection lens.
4 INSTALLATION M O ZO ZO OM ZOOM FOCUS FOCUS FOCUS FOCUS ZO OM O M CAUTION: In the case of ceiling or wall mounting using a suspension bracket, follow the instructions carefully and comply with the safety standards you will find in the box together with the bracket.
KEYSTONE 20% DVI C-SYN C DVI C-SYNC Fig. 11 Fig. 9 The Orientation adjustment in the Set up menu will allow the projector to be used for desktop front, ceiling front, desktop rear and ceiling rear installations (Fig. 10). The output is activated (Voltage: 12 Vdc) when the projector is switched on and is de-activated (no Voltage output) when the projector is in stand-by mode. Some manufacturers offer screen-masking systems to help frame the projected image and improve picture contrast.
which is undesirable for a large audience. Preferably, use a screen with black, non-reflecting borders, which will perfectly frame the projected image. Avoid light shining directly on the screen during projection as this will reduce contrast and black level detail on the projected image. For the true cinema experience best results are achieved with little or no ambient light.
The fans will continue to work until the lamp has cooled down (red and green LEDs flashing) and will stop automatically after this period. SWITCHING OFF AND RETURNING TO STAND-BY By remote control: press By keyboard: press key LED INDICATORS When switching off, the projector goes in to stand-by memorising the input selection at the time of switch-off. STATE The LED indicators, located in the top-rear of the projector, provide information about the state of the projector (see table below).
100 Hz. Computer Resolutions of VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA and UXGA can be displayed. COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT DVI C-SY NC CVBS COMPOSITE VIDEO Fig. 17 This input is suitable for a “Composite Video CVBS” via a cable with an RCA/Phono connector (Fig. 17). Fig. 19 This input is suitable for a RGB video signal, or for a Component (YCrCb) type, with composite synchronisation on the green signal (RGsB) or on the luminance (Y) signal (YsCrCb) through a cable with RCA/Phono type connector (Fig. 20).
Only horizontal scanning frequencies of 15 kHz (standard video resolution) or 32 kHz (high definition video, with progressive scanning) can be applied to this input. CAUTION: This is not a VESA “Plug & Display” connector. Never connect a computer to this socket as the projector and the computer may be damaged (Fig. 23). DVI INPUT A DVI-D signal (digital RGB) can be applied to this input (Fig. 21). DVI C C-SYN Fig. 23 Fig.
The output can be used to control a screen masking system; its output can be set with the “Screen control” adjustment in the “Aspect” menu. This output allows reduction in the area of a 16:9 screen, into a 4:3 format, by activating a screen masking system (refer to screen manufacturer for further information). D VI SY N C RS232 INTERFACE CONNECTOR It is possible to control the projector through a personal computer.
8 REMOTE CONTROL Insert the batteries, taking care to match the polarity, as indicated in the battery recess of the remote (Fig. 26). - + + - + + - The remote control sends commands to the projector via infrared 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. 27). four 1.5V AAA alkaline batteries DVI C-SYNC Fig.
9 ON SCREEN MENUS SOURCE SELECTION Video NTSC/60Hz Normal The Source Selection menu is recalled by pressing the key: 0/AV of the remote control or the Up/Down Arrow key of the keyboard pad. The selected source will be highlighted in yellow. Use Up and Down Arrow keys to browse sources. Right Arrow to select the desired source. Alternatively, use the remote control to directly select the required source (1 to 8).
COLOR Use this control to adjust the colour level. PICTURE This menu features adjustments relating to the projected image quality. PICTURE BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST COLOR SHARPNESS FILTER CINEMA MODE VIDEO TYPE 20 50 50 7 6 Off Auto Normal VCR SHARPNESS Use this adjustment to increase and decrease the level of picture detail. VIDEO PICTURE BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST COLOR TINT SHARPNESS FILTER CINEMA MODE VIDEO TYPE SHARPNESS MODE It allows to select the type of processing that determines the detail.
INPUT SIGNALS AND ADJUSTABLE/SETTING ITEMS SOURCE Video S-Video ADJUSTMENTS RGBS 15kHz YCrCb 15kHz RGBS 32 kHz YCrCb 32 kHz RGB Graphics DVI-D BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST COLOR TINT (NTSC) - (*) - - - (*) - - SHARPNESS - SHARPNESS MODE - FILTER - - - - CINEMA MODE - - - - VIDEO TYPE - - - - HORIZONTAL POSITION - VERTICAL POSITION - FREQUENCY - - - PHASE - - - adjustable/can be set - not adjustable/can not be set (*) not adjustable if RI2 input IMAGE ADJUSTMENTS Th
POSITION Use this adjustment to position the image vertically and horizontally. HORIZONTAL: 9 VERTICAL: 6 ASPECT Determines the aspect ratio of the projected image. From this menu it is possible to select the aspect ratio by using the numeric keys 1...8 of the remote control. ASPECT 1 NORMAL 2 ANAMORPHIC 3 LETTERBOX 4 PANORAMIC 5 PIXEL TO PIXEL 6 USER 1 7 USER 2 8 USER 3 By repeatedly pressing the key or by pressing the and one of the numeric keys 1...
Phase The phase adjustment determines the stability and sharpness of the vertical lines in the projected image. ADVANCED SETTINGS Advanced colour settings are accessible via this menu. We recommend the use of these settings only to the experienced user, as their adjustment can seriously affect final image quality. There are three fixed colour temperature settings, which are: High (9000÷9500 degrees K), Medium (circa 6500 degrees K), Low (circa 5000 degrees K).
ORIENTATION Select the option that best describes the installation i.e. desktop front, ceiling front, desktop rear and ceiling rear. ORIENTATION FLOOR CEILING FLOOR-REAR CEILING-REAR Select Pan (zoom button on the remote control) to choose the area of image to enlarge, using all four arrow keys. HORIZONTAL / VERTICAL KEYSTONE To obtain maximum quality of the projected image, we recommend the installation of the projector on a level platform parallel and central to the screen.
KEYSTONE HORIZONTAL VERTICAL TEST PATTERNS Displays a series of five test patterns, useful for the installation of the projector. Press Up and Down Arrow keys to browse pattern. 0 -10 PROJECTION LENS To adjust Focus and Size of the projected image, use the lens settings. PROJECTION LENS FOCUS ZOOM FACTORY DEFAULTS Reconfigures the projector to original factory settings except Position, Orientation, Y/C Delay, Zoom and Focus.
LANGUAGE Lists the languages options available for the On Screen Display menus. Info Mode Source Standard Video Horiz Frequency Video Type Aspect Color Temperature Lamp Hour Meter Software Version LANGUAGE ENGLISH ITALIANO FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ESPANOL PORTOGUES 4:3 Video NTSC 60Hz/4.43MHz 15.7kHz Normal Panoramic Low 362 2.08 H P (038) VIDEO Info OSD POSITION To position the On Screen Display within the picture area, use the arrow keys (Fig. 31a) or press the 1 to 9 keys on the remote control (Fig. 31b).
- Check the integrity of cables used to connect various sources. - If you are using the Remote Input Interface, do not to confuse the menu for selection of projector’s inputs (Source Selection), with the menu for selection of remote inputs (Source Selection / RI2). Out of range Either the resolution or the horizontal/vertical frequency of the input signal is too high. High temperature The projector detects temperature internally; if it is too high it will switch itself off.
No image Image too dark, too pale or unnaturally coloured - Check that the selected input is actually connected to a active video or graphic signal. - Check that the above source actually works. - Verify compatibility of video/graphic signals with the technical specifications of the projector. - Check the integrity of cables used to connect various sources.
12 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES You can purchase the following optional accessories at your Dealer: - Remote Input Interface with 10 m Cable. - Wall/Ceiling Bracket Kit. Use only original, or SIM2 Multimedia approved, accessories. CAUTION: for ceiling/wall installation, by means of suspension bracket, carefully follow the instructions and safety instructions recommended by the Manufacturer in the bracket’s literature.
gross weight, including accessories: 8 kg (17.7 lbs); recyclable packaging material Low Voltage Power Output: two 12 Vdc output, 100 mA max on jack connectors GENERAL Supply: from 100 to 240 Vac, -10% +6% tolerance Frequency: from 48 to 62 Hz Consumption: 180 W max Fuse: T 3.15A H, 5 x 20 mm Dimensions of projector: 352 mm x 174 mm x 318 mm (LxHxD) 13”-7/8 x 6”-7/8 x 12”-1/2 (LxHxD) ENVIROMENTAL Operation temperature: 0 to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Transportation temp.
C PROJECTION DISTANCES Follow the table below to determine the optimal projection distance (between the screen and the center of the lens). This will help you to obtain the desired screen size. Screen Screen 4/3 Screen 16/9 size width Projection distance width Projection distance (diagonal) min max min max in. m in. m ft. in. m ft. in. m in. m ft. in. m ft. in. 50" 1.0 40" 2.4 8' 0" 3.4 11' 0" 1.1 44" 2.0 6' 6" 2.7 9' 0" 60" 1.2 48" 2.9 9' 7" 4.0 13' 2" 1.
INDEX 1 INTRODUCTION 1 2 4 Source selection 15 3 PACKAGING AND CONTENTS 6 Main menu 15 4 INSTALLATION 7 Picture 16 5 SWITCHING ON AND OFF THE PROJECTOR 9 Image adjustments 17 Switch on from stand-by 9 Setup 20 Switching off and returning to stand-by 10 Menu 21 10 Info 22 Composite video input 11 Quick menus 22 S-VIDEO Input 11 Messages 22 VGA input 11 10 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 23 RGB/YCrCb Input 11 11 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 23 DVI Input 12 12 OPTIONAL ACCESSO
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