SIM2 C-3-X Owners manual

User and Installation Manual C3X - C3X LITE

Cod. 46.0533.000

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1 REMOTE CONTROL AND KEYPAD

LIGHT

ZOOM

FOCUS

BACK LIGHT

Turn on the back light

SOURCE

Display the source Selection Menu

BLANK SCREEN

Activates the On Screen Display Menu

Navigates menu pages

FREEZE

Freezes a moving picture

ZOOM

Active le réglage du zoom de l’objectif.

FOCUS

Selects focus lens adjustement

AUTO

Select Auto Adjust

(automatic optimisation of the displayed image)

Switches off to stand-by

Activates the On Screen Display Menu Navigates menu pages

STAND-BY

Switches ON and switches OFF to stand-by

0-9 KEYS

Allow direct source selection

ESCAPE

Deactivates the On Screen Menu

UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT ARROW KEYS

Navigate through andmake adjustement to the On Screen Menu

MENU +

Activates the On Screen Display menus Navigate menu pages

MEMORIES

Activates memories menu

INFO

Displays the selected source information and the projectors status

VCR

Improves the video recorder signals quality

ASPECT

Selects image Aspect ratio

▲,▼,◀,▶

Navigate through andmake adjustement to the On Screen Menu

Deactivates the On Screen Menu

Display the source Selection Menu

1 INTRODUCTION

Thanks to the new optical system based on three chip DMD™, the C3X allows to take advantage from DLP™ technology, the Texas Instruments technology.

Each of the three DMD™ chip is dedicated to the modulation of one of the primary colors coming from the optical prism, the reflected light, after combination by a second prism, is projected outside using an appropriate lens system. The technology of the C3X allows to obtain images without rainbow effect or any other type of artefact, in order to enjoy an even more realistic images.

The large number of inputs available (1 Composite Video inputs, 1 S-Video inputs, 2 Component or RGB inputs, 1 graphic RGB inputs, 1 HDMI™ Input) ensures the system supports a wide variety of analogue and digital sources: DVD players, VCRs, satellite and terrestrial receivers, computers, game consoles, video cameras, etc.

Conversion of interlaced video signals to progressive signals by means of prestigious DCDi™ technology produces fluid, natural, images free of flicker and stairstepping artefacts.

Faithful reproduction of signals at higher resolutions (such as high definition video and graphics) occurs without loss of information or reduction of image sharpness thanks to the processor’s high pixel rate signal acquisition capabilities.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 PRESENTATION 3 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION 4 3 DISIMBALLO 7 4 UNPACKING 8 5 SWITCHING ON AND OFF THE PROJECTOR 10 6 CONNECTION 10 7 CONNECTION PANEL 12 8 REMOTE CONTROL 14 9 ON SCREEN MENU 15

Adaptation of the input signal resolution to the Projector resolution occurs without alterations of image quality, in accordance with an ample choice of aspect ratios, including several definable by the user.

All image adjustments can be performed with the remote control with the aid of the On Screen Display; alternatively, the unit can be controlled by from a home automation system through the serial port.

SIM2 carries out comprehensive functional testing in order to guarantee the maximum product quality. For this reason, when you start using the product lamp operating hours may already be at between 30 and 60.

In addition to the regular tests, the Quality Control department performs additional statistical tests at the time of shipment. In this case the packing may show signs of having been opened, and the accumulated lamp operating hours may be slightly higher than the hours associated with the standard tests.

10 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 26 11 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 26

12 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 27 A - Technical specifications 28 B - On Screem Menu 29 B - Dimensions 30

DLP and DMD are registered trademarks of Texas Instruments. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC

2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This symbol indicates the presence of important instructions regarding use and maintenance of the product.

This symbol indicates the possible electric shock hazard associated with uninsulated live components in the interior of the unit.

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.

LAMP WARNING:

If the lamp should suddenly break with a loud bang, air the room thoroughly before using it. Do not replace the lamp: seek qualified technical assistance from your nearest Dealer.

ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION:

The product you have purchased contains extracted natural resources that have been used in the manufacturing process. This product may contain substances known to be hazardous to the environment or to human health. To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and to maximize the use of natural resources, SIM2 Multimedia provides the following information on how you can responsibly recycle or reuse most of the materials in your ”end of life” product. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (commonly know as WEE) should never be disposed of in the municipal waste stream (residential garbage collection). The “Crossed-Out-Waste Bin” label affixed to this product is in your reminder to dispose of your “End of Life” product properly. Substances such as glass, plastic, and certain chemical compounds are highly recoverable, recyclable, and reusable. You can do your part for the environment by following these simple steps:

1. When your electrical or electronic equipment is no longer useful to you, “take it back” to your local or regional waste collection administration for recycling.

2. In some cases, your “end of life” product may be “traded in” for credit towards the purchase of new SIM2 Multimedia equipment. Call SIM2 Multimedia to se if this program is available in your area.

3. If you need further assistance in recycling. Reusing, or trading in your “end of life” product, you may contact us at the Customer Care number listed in your products user guide and we will be glad to help you withy our effort.

Finally, we suggest that your practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy-saving features of this products (where applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (including shipping containers) this product was delivered in, and by disposing of a or recycling used properly. With your help, we can reduce the amount of natural resources needed to procedure electrical and electronic equipment, minimize the use of landfills for the disposal of “end of life” products, and generally improve our quality of life by ensuring that potentially hazardous substances are not released into the environment and are disposed of properly.

Prior to switching on the projector please read each chapter of this manual carefully as this manual provides basic instructions for using the projector. The installation of the lamp assembly, preliminary adjustments and procedures that necessitate the removal of the top cover, must be carried out by authorised, trained technicians. There are no user serviceable parts inside. To ensure safe and long term reliability please use power cables supplied with the projector. Observe all warnings and cautions.

PROJECTOR

100-240 Vac

50/60 Hz

HDMI 1

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14 2 3

+12V

USB 1.1

R/Pr

RS232

GRAPHICS RGB

C/Y

B/Pb

S-VIDEO

AUDIO OUT

HDMI 1

REMOTE

VIDEO

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13 12 11

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1 Projection lens. 2 Aesthetic embrasures 3 Remote control front / IR sensor 4 Cooling air inlet vents 5 Adjustable levelling feet 6 Adjustable carry-handle 7 Lamp Box 8 Fused power socket 9 Main power switch 10 Main function keysMain function keys

• Read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future consultation.

This manual contains important information on how to install and

use this equipment correctly. Before using the equipment, read the safety prescriptions and instructions carefully. Keep the manual for future consultation.

• Do not touch internal parts of the unit.

The unit contain electrical parts carrying high voltages and opera-

ting at high temperatures. Do not remove the cover from the unit, refer to qualified service personnel for all repair and maintenance requirements. The warranty will be automatically invalidated if the cover is removed from the unit.

• Power supply disconnect device.

The device for disconnecting the units from the mains power

supply is constituted by the power cable plug. Ensure that the power cable plugs and the electrical mains socket outlets are easily accessible during installation operations. To disconnect the unit from the electric power supply, pull the plug to remove it from the socket outlet. Do not pull the power cable.

11 Composite video input 12 S-Video input 13 RGB / YPrPb input 14 HDMI™ input 15 Audio Output 16 Remote Control connector 17 VGA input 18 Serial interfaces RS232 19 Interfaces USB 1.1 20 12Vdc screen output

•

Use only the specified type of mains power supply.

Connect the units to a mains electrical supply with rated voltage of

between 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz and equipped with a protective earth connection. If you are unsure of the type of mains power supply in your home, consult a qualified electrician. Ensure that the power draw of the units is commensurate with the rating of the electrical socket outlets and any extension cables that are used.

• Connect the unit to a mains electrical supply Make the connection as shown in Fig.2

Fig.2

Replace the safety fuse

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250 V

T 3.15A H

Before making the replacement disconnect the appli-

ance from the mains power supply.

The fuse compartment is close to the mains power con-

nector (Fig. 3). Use a slotted screwdriver to remove the fuse carrier (2) and replace the fuse (3). Insert a new spare fuse (4). Use only T 5A H fuses.

• Prevent the unit from overheating. In order to allow the Projector cooling, keep at least 40 cm

( 16”) of space between the rear of the projector and the nearest wall or obstruction. Do not place the devices near heat sources such as heaters, radiators or other devices

that generate heat (including amplifiers). Do not obstruct ventilation openings. Do not place the unit in confined, poorly ventilated positions

(bookcases, shelves, etc.).

• Do not expose the eyes to the intense light emitted by

the lamp.

Never look directly at the lamp through the ventilation

opening when the unit is switched on. Risk of eyesight impairment. Ensure also that children do

not look directly at the lamp.

• Beware of the lens movements Avoid positioning objects close the lens. The movements

( horizontal and vetical) could be obstructed by objects,

or damage may arise from the fall of the objects.

• Beware of power supply cables.

Position the power supply cables so that they do not consti-

tute an obstruction. Position the power supply cables where they cannot be reached by children. Install the units as close as possible to the wall electrical socket outlet.

Do not tread on the power cables, make sure that they

are not tangled or pulled; do not expose the power cables to heat sources; make sure that the power cables do not become knotted or kinked. If the power cables become damaged, stop using the system and request the assistance of an authorised technician.

• Disconnect the apparatus from the mains power supply in the event of electrical storms and when not in use.

To avoid damage that could be caused by lightning striking

in the vicinity of your home, disconnect the unit in the event of electrical storms or when the system will remain unused for prolonged periods.

• Avoid contact with liquids and exposure to humidity.

Do not use the unit near water (sinks, tanks, etc.); do not

place objects containing liquids on top of or near the unit and do not expose them to rain, humidity, dripping water or spray; do not use water or liquid detergents to clean the unit.

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• Position the unit on a stable surface. To avoid serious injury to persons and damage to property,

make sure the units are placed on a level, flat and stable surface from which they cannot fall, tip over or slide. Pay special attention if the units are placed on a trolley so that they can be moved around. Ensure that the units are not subjected to impact.

•

Do not insert objects through the unit openings.

Make sure that no objects are inserted inside the units. If this

should occur, disconnect the unit from the power supply immediately and call an authorised technician.

• Energy Saving When the system is left idle for a long period disconnect

the Projector from the main power supply.

This precaution allows to save energy and to prevent wear

and tear of the electronics devices.

3 UNPACKING

PACKAGE CONTENTS

Projector

To unpack the projector safely and easily please follow steps 1 to 5, as per drawing (Fig. 4).

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.4

installation manual.

User and

Remote control

1.5V AAA batteries

The carton should contain the following:

- the projector

- the remote control

- four 1.5V AAA batteries (for remote control)

- three power cables for the projector (EU, UK, USA)

- the user and installation manual.

If any accessories are missing, contact your Dealer as soon as possible (Fig. 5).

Power cables EU, UK, US

Fig.5

+12V

USB 1.1

R/Cr

CONTROL (RS232)

GRAPHICS RGB

C/Y

B/Cb

S-VIDEO

AUDIO OUT

HDMI 1

REMOTE

S-VIDEO

ESC

INPUT

+12V

USB 1.1

R/Cr

CONTROL (RS232)

GRAPHICS RGB

C/Y

B/Cb

S-VIDEO

AUDIO OUT

HDMI 1

REMOTE

S-VIDEO

ESC

INPUT

0 I

ZOOM

FOCUS AUTO ASPECT VCR

HELP ZOOM

ZOOM

FUOCO

+12V

USB 1.1

R/Cr

CONTROL (RS232)

GRAPHICS RGB

C/Y

B/Cb

S-VIDEO

AUDIO OUT

HDMI 1

REMOTE

S-VIDEO

ESC

INPUT

0 I

KEYSTONE

20%

4 INSTALLATION

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. If you use a bracket different to the one supplied by SIM2 Multimedia, you must make sure that the projector is at least 65 mm (2-9/16 inch) from the ceiling and that the bracket is not obstructing the air vents on the lid and on the bottom of the projector.

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. 6).

7).

Fig. 7

In the event you are unable to centre the image within the screen area, tilt the projector until the image is correctly positioned.Any keystone error can be removed by the Keystone adjustment in the Set up menu (Fig.8-8a).

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.

Use the motorised lens zoom to adjust the image size and the motorised lens focus to achieve maximum clarity. With optimum focus you should be able to clearly see each single pixel when within close proximity to the screen (Fig. 7).

Fig. 6

Fig. 8a

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. 9).

+12V

USB 1.1

R/Cr

CONTROL (RS232)

GRAPHICS RGB

C/Y

B/Cb

S-VIDEO

AUDIO OUT

HDMI 1

REMOTE

S-VIDEO

ESC

INPUT

0 I

Fig. 9

+12V

USB 1.1

R/Cr

CONTROL (RS232)

GRAPHICS RGB

C/Y

B/Cb

S-VIDEO

AUDIO OUT

HDMI 1

REMOTE

S-VIDEO

ESC

INPUT

0 I

+12V

USB 1.1

R/Cr

CONTROL (RS232)

GRAPHICS RGB

C/Y

B/Cb

S-VIDEO

AUDIO OUT

HDMI 1

REMOTE

S-VIDEO

ESC

INPUT

0 I

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. 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. These systems can be connected to output , at the rear of the projector (Fig. 11).

Fig. 11

The use of high gain screens should be avoided due to their limited viewing angle, 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. Furniture and other objects with reflecting surfaces, as well as light coloured walls should be avoided, as they are likely to interfere with the screen’s characteristics.

Fig. 10

For rear projection the screen must be translucent. For front projection, we recommend the use of screens with low gain specifications

5 SWITCHING ON AND OFF THE PROJECTOR

S-VIDEO

AUDIO OUT

HDMI 1

REMOTE

S-VIDEO

ESC

INPUT

Power Switch: Position I: On Position 0: Off

Fused Power Socket

Power Plug

HDMI 1

ESC

INPUT

HDMI 2

CONTROL (RS232)

GRAPHICS RGB

B/Cb

S-VIDEO

AUDIO OUT

HDMI 1

REMOTE

S-VIDEO

ESC

ACAUTION: Connect the projector to a power supply with a nominal voltage within the following values: 100-240 Vac, 50/60 Hz. It must be earthed (Fig. 12).

Fig. 12

Upon switch on (in position I) the projector will initialise (red and green LEDs on). Followed by stand-by mode (red LED on) (Fig. 13).

SWITCH ON FROM STAND-BY

By remote control: press By keyboard: press

Fig. 14

When switching on from stand-by, the projector will turn on the lamp; after a brief warm up period the image will be displayed (green LED on).The input automatically selected will be the last one memorised prior to switch off (Fig. 14). You may experience difficulties switching on the projector shortly after switching off: the lamp may fail to come on as it is too hot.

Fig. 13

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