SIM2 C3X Lumis User Manual
manuale d’uso ed installazione
user and installation manual
bedienungs und wartungsanleit
manuel d’utilisation et d’installation
manual de uso e instalación
manual de utilização
使用及安装手册
ВИДЕОПРОЕКТОР
C3X Lumis
C3X Lumis
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1 INTRODUCTION
The C3X Lumis projector uses the maximum in signal
processing technology as well as the innovative DLP™ 3
chip 1080p and a refined optical system.
It comes with inputs (1 Video Composite input, 1 S-Video
input, 1 Component or RGB input, 1 RGB graphic input
and 2 HDMI™ inputs) which allow connection to the
most disparate sources, both analogue and digital: DVD
readers, video recorders, satellite and terrestrial receivers,
computers, videogame consoles, video cameras etc. Its
image processing system permits optimum reproduction
of a wide range of input signals, from interlaced video to
high definition and digital graphics. 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. Different input
signal resolutions can be adapted to match the specified
screen resolution without loss of image quality, thanks to a
generous selection of default aspect ratios, some of which
are user definable.
All picture adjustments can be made with the remote control
interacting with a simple menu-activated On Screen Display;
alternatively, the projector can be controlled by a home
automation system through its serial port or the USB port.
The appliance has been subjected to exhaustive
operating tests by SIM2 to guarantee the highest quality.
The projector bulb life should thus initially be around 3060 hours. In addition to the customary checks, the Quality
Control department also runs additional statistical
tests before shipment. In such cases, the packaging
may show signs of having been opened, and the hours
of lamp operation may prove to be higher than those
normally shown when only standard tests are performed.
Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Safety warnings 2
3 Package contents 4
4.1 Control - Projector keypad 4
4.2 Control - Remote control 5
5 Connection panel 6
6 Installation 7
7 Start-up and shutdown 9
8 Video connections 9
9 On-screen menu 10
10 Cleaning and maintenance 20
11 Troubleshooting guide 20
12 Optional accessories 21
13 Technical specifications 22
Appendix
App.1 Projection Distances
App.2 Installation Instruction
App.3 C3X Lumis Dimensions
ENGLISH
1. Projection lens
2. Lens range adjustment
3. Remote control infrared sensor
4. Ventilation holes
5. Lamp slot
11. USB connector
6. Adjustable feet
7. Control keys
8. Connections for projection screens and anamorphic lenses
9. Main switch and fuse box
10. RS232 connector
DLP and DMD are registered Texas Instruments trademarks.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and the expression High-Definition Multimedia Interface
are trade marks or registered marks of HDMI licensing LLC
12. VGA Input
13. VIDEO Input
14. S-VIDEO Input
15. Component/YPrPb Inputs
16. HDMI 1-2 Input
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2 SAFETY WARNINGS
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of electrocution, disconnect the power
supply cable on the rear panel before removing the top
cover of the projector. For technical service refer to trained
LAMP WARNING
If the lamp suddenly explodes with a loud bang, turn off the projector immediately and air the room thoroughly before using it.
Do not attempt to replace the bulb: contact your local service centre.
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
This product contains materials derived from natural resources during its manufacture. It may contain materials which constitute
a health and environmental hazard. To prevent harmful materials from being released into the environment and to promote the
use of natural materials, SIM2 Multimedia provides the following information regarding the disposal and recycling of the product.
Waste electrical and electronic materials (WEE) should never be disposed of in normal urban waste disposal facilities. The label on
the product, shown here, indicating a cancelled garbage can, is intended to remind you that the product requires special handling
at the end of its service life. Materials such as glass, plastic and some chemical compounds are recoverable and can be recycled
for reuse. Please observe the following instructions:
1. When you no longer wish to use your electrical and electronic equipment, take it to your local waste disposal facility for recycling.
2. You may return your old equipment to your dealer free of charge when you buy a new product which is equivalent
or has the same functions as the old one. Call SIM2 Multimedia to find your local dealer.
3. If you need more information regarding recycling, reuse and product exchanges, please contact customer service
at the number given in the manual.
personnel authorised by the manufacturer.
Lastly we suggest further measures to safeguard the environment, such as recycling of internal and external packaging (including
that used for shipping) in which the product was delivered. With your help, we can reduce the amount of environmental resources
required to make electric and electronic equipment, reduce the use of waste tips for used equipment and, in general, improve our
quality of life by making sure that hazardous materials are correctly scrapped. Incorrect treatment of the product at the end of its
service life and failure to follows the above disposal instructions are punishable under local legislation.
CAUTION
As the optical system of the C3X Lumis is extremely compact and has the purpose of developing very high brightness and contrast, it is possible that a small quantity of light is visible out of the projection area varies depending on the type of lens used and
the zoom and shift setup. This characteristic of the optical system is to be deemed as normal. In order to reduce this effect SIM2
recommends that the area surrounding the projection screen is as dark as possible.
The C3X Lumis is a three DLP ™ chip projector and uses three high resolution DMDs ™ (Red, Green, Blue). These three DMDs ™
are precisely aligned through a high precision process which reduces the alignment error to within the foreseen limits of tolerance.
The maximum limits of misalignment are the following: Screen Centre: up to 0.7 pixels between each colour. Screen Borders: up
to 2 pixels between each colour. Note: 1 pixel corresponds to 10 thousandths of a millimetre on the DMD™.
Read all chapters of this manual carefully before switching on the projector. This manual provides basic instructions for operating the C3X Lumis system. Installation, preliminary adjustments and procedures that necessitate
the removal of the top cover and contact with electrical components must be performed by authorised, trained
technicians. To ensure safe operation and long term reliability use only the power cables supplied by the manufacturer. Observe all warnings and precautions.
Read this manual carefully.
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 units.
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 an authorised
Service Centre. Opening the housing voids the warranty.
Disconnecting the appliance from the power supply.
The device which disconnects the unit from the mains is the
power plug. Ensure that the power cable plugs and the electrical mains socket outlets are easily accessible during instal-
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FUSE T1
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lation operations. Pull the plug, not the cable, to disconnect
the unit from the mains. Use only the specified 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 not sure of your domestic mains
rating, contact an electrician. Take care to avoid overloading the
power socket and any extension leads.
Switching the projector off
Pay attention to the switch off procedure for the projector. The
system must always be brought back to the stand-by state to
allow the projector to carry out the cooling procedure. Should
this not happen, for example due to a power cut, the projector
may enter a state of protection which leads to switch-on being
blocked.
This block will last until the internal components of the system
have completely cooled down.
Changing the fuses.
Before changing the fuse, disconnect the unit from the mains
power supply. The fuse compartment is next to the power supply
connector. Remove the fuse holder with a flat head screwdriver
and replace the fuse. Fit the replacement fuse. Use only type T
10A L H fuses for the projector.
Place the unit on a stable surface.
Place the projector on a stable surface or use the ceiling
mounting bracket provided. Never place the projector on its
side or rear, on the lens or top panel.
Avoid contact with liquids and exposure to damp.
Connect the unit to the mains as shown in the figure.
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Do not allow the units to overheat.
To prevent overheating, allow a free space of at least 20 cm
at the back of the projector. Do not obstruct the ventilation
slots. Do not place the unit near heat sources such as heaters,
radiators or other devices (including amplifiers) that generate
heat. Do not place the unit in an area where there is insufficient
space (shelving units, bookshelves, etc.) and in general avoid
placing it in poorly ventilated areas as this may prevent sufficient cooling.
Never look directly at the projection lamp.
Never look directly at the objective lens when it is on as the
intense light may damage your eyes. Take particular care that
children cannot do so.
Take special care regarding movement of the lens.
Do not place objects in the slots on the side of the lens, and
also ensure that vertical lens movements are not impeded by
external objects.
Be careful with cables.
Make certain cables are routed so that people will not be impeded or tripped up. Keep all cables away from children. Install
the unit as close to the wall socket as possible.
Avoid stepping on power cables, make certain they do not become tangled, and never jerk or tug them; do not expose them
to sources of heat, and make sure they do not become knotted
or crimped.
If the power cables become damaged, stop using the system
and request the assistance of an authorised technician.
Do not insert objects through the openings in the unit.
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.
Power saving.
We advise disconnecting the unit from the power supply when
not in use. In this way you will achieve considerable power savings while at the same time protecting internal electrical parts
from wear.
Disconnect the unit from the mains power during electrical storms and when not in use.
To prevent damage from lightning strikes in the vicinity, disconnect the unit during storms or when the system is going to be
left unused for a long time.
PRODUCT DISPOSAL
This projector is fitted with a pressurised lamp containing a small amount of mercury. These lamps may be subject to special disposal regulations due to environmental
considerations. For disposal or recycling information,
please contact your local authorities or, if you are locat-
Avoid contact with liquids and exposure to damp.
Do not use the unit near water (sinks, tubs, etc.); do not place
objects containing liquids on or near the units and do not expose them to rain, humidity, drops of water or sprays; do not
ed in the USA, the Electronic Industries Alliance.
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use water or liquid detergent to clean them.
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The packing box contains the following:
- Projector
- Remote control
- Four 1.5V AAA type batteries for the remote control
- Three network cables for the projector (EU, UK, USA)
- CD LiveColors Calibration
- Instruction booklet
- Three jacks for the 12V connections.
!! CAUTION:
If any of the accessories are missing, please
contact your dealer as soon as possible.
Handle the packaging with care.
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4.1 CONTROL (PROJECTOR KEYPAD)
Places the unit in standby mode
Disables the On-Screen Display
Allows the user to browse through the On-Screen
Display menus and set parameters
Opens the On-Screen Display men-
us and permits browsing though the
various pages
ENTER Key function
Input Selection menu
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LIGHT
F1
ZOOM
FOCUS
F2
4.2 CONTROL (REMOTE CONTROL)
BACKLIGHTING
Backlights the keys on the remote control.
INPUT
Displays input selection menu.
Switches the panel on from Standby
Test Pattern - ENTER
Access the input selection menu
MENU -
Opens the On-Screen Display menus and
permits browsing though the various pages.
FREEZE
Freezes/unfreezes a moving picture.
ZOOM
Selects lens zoom adjustment.
Function Key F1
FOCUS
Sets the lens focus.
Function Key F2
AUTO
Automatically optimises
the projected image.
STANDBY / ON
Places the projector in standby mode.
KEYS 0-9
Selects the sources directly.
Switches the panel on from Standby.
ESCAPE
Disables the On-Screen Display.
UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT ARROW KEYS
L
ets you browse through the On-Screen
Display menus and parameter settings.
Up/Down arrows open the
MENU +
Switches on the On-Screen Display
and browses through its pages.
MEMORIES
Activate the memory management menu.
INFO
Displays information on the selected
source and projector status.
ASPECT
Selects the image Aspect ratio.
quick
menus.
ENGLISH
!! CAUTION:
The remote control works with four 1.5 V AAA format
batteries.
Insert the batteries being careful to respect their polarity, as shown inside the battery slot of the remote
control. Replace the batteries when the remote control
is not able to send commands to the projector.
Remove the batteries from the remote control in the
case in which it remains idle for a long time in order
to avoid any leaks of chemical substances from the
batteries corroding the remote control circuits.
The remote control sends commands to the projector
through infrared rays.
Thanks to the receives located in front of and behind
the projector, it is possible to send commands by
pointing the remote control towards the projection
screen; the infrared rays will be reflected by the projection screen towards the projector.
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5 CONNECTION PANEL
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RS-232
VIDEO GRAPHICS RGB
HV
HDMI 1 HDMI 2
B/PbG/YR/Pr
12v TRIG 3
12v TRIG 2
Max 100mA
12v TRIG 1
Max 100mA Max 100mA
S-VIDEO
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12v TRIG 2
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12v TRIG 1
Max 100mA Max 100mA
VIDEO SOURCE CONNECTIONS
Connect the cables from the video sources, any serial cable from an external control device to the rear panel of the
C3X Lumis.
To get the most out of the C3X Lumis system, make connections to the various signal sources using
made specifically for video applications. Be careful to:
lay the cables so that they cannot obstruct people's
movements;
insert the cables into the connectors with care so that
the feet are not damaged;
do not twist or crush the cables;
do not tear the cables out when disconnecting them
from the various equipment.
! CAUTION: Often the sources (television receivers, video
recorders, DVD players, etc.) have several outputs. To get
the most out of your system, carefully select which output
to use. Generally the type of signal that provides the best
image quality is the HDMI™ signal, followed by the RGB,
Components, S-Video and Composite Video signals, in this
order. The C3X Lumis system is nevertheless equipped
with an excellent Video Decoder and De-interlacer, so even
lower-quality signals can produce very pleasant images.
quality cables
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The TRIG1 output is activated when the projector is switched
on (green LED on) and is de-activated when the projector is
in standby mode (red LED on). The TRIG2 output can be
set with the Screen control adjustment in the Aspect menu.
With this output it is therefore possible to command the lateral motorised curtains which mark off a projection screen
to the right and to the left.
Output TRIG3 located at the back of the projector can be
used to control the operation of an eventual anamorphic
lens located at the front of the projector and can be set
from the OSD.
USB - RS232 INTERFACE
The projector functions can be controlled by Personal Computer or other remote control devices by connecting them
to the
RS232
or
USB
connectors located on the connection
panel. It is advisable to use high-quality
USB
or serial cables
in order to ensure that the electric control signals are not
degraded and are thus properly interpreted by the projector.
In order to use the
USB
port a specific SIM2 driver, which
can be supplied by your local Dealer/Distributor, must be
installed on the control PC. On request, SIM2 also provides
a document describing the protocol used for programming
remote control systems.
THE INPUTS CAN BE USED AS FOLLOWS:
(1) VIDEO
Television receiver, DVD player, Video recorder, Camcorder,
Video game console
OUTPUTS FOR MANAGING MOTORIZED SCREENS
The C3X Lumis is equipped with three outputs (voltage
Vdc) for commanding motorised projection screens, commanding motorised curtains which can be used to mark off
the usable surface area of the projection screen when the
format of a projected image is changed and for controlling
an anamorphic lens.
(2) S-VIDEO
Television receiver, DVD player, Video recorder, Camcorder,
Video game console
(3) COMPONENT / RGBS
Television receiver, HDTV receiver, DVD player, Video recorder, Camcorder, Video game console,
Blue-Ray player;
(4) GRAPHICS RGB
Computer
(5-6) HDMI
HDTV receiver, DVD player, Video game console, Blue-Ray
player;
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ZOOM
FOCUS
F2
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ZOOM
ZOOM
ZOOM
Focus
6 INSTALLATION
Place the projector on a stable surface or use the optional ceiling bracket.
CAUTION: When using the ceiling mount bracket, the
safety instructions provided with the bracket must be
strictly observed.
If you use a bracket other than the one provided by SIM2
Multimedia, make sure the projector is located at least
65 mm from the ceiling and that the bracket does not
block the air intake and outlet slots.
If the image slopes left or right, adjust the two feet on the
bottom to obtain a level position, lining up the base of the
projected image with the base of the projection screen.
Use the motorised focus
the remote control,
, by pressing the FOCUS key on
to obtain the highest definition of the
projected image; correct focussing should allow each individual pixel composing the projected image to be distinguishable on approaching the screen. If the use of the two
screwed feet located on the base is not sufficient, it will be
necessary to lean the projector and correct the trapezoidal distortion by adjusting the Horizontal/Vertical Keystone
available in the Installation menu.
Using the Orientation item in the Setup menu, you can
either turn the projected image upside down or create a
mirror image of it, so as to adapt it to the configurations of
frontal, frontal on ceiling, rear, or rear on ceiling installation.
(Reference to page 20)
ENGLISH
Placed the projector at the desired distance from the
screen: the size of the projected image depends upon the
distance between the lens and the screen and the zoom
setting.
Use the motorised zoom by pressing the ZOOM key on the
remote control to widen or narrow the size of the projected
image.
MANUAL LENS RANGE DEVICE
The manual lens range device allows the projected imaged
to be shifted vertically upwards respect to the lens centre.
The range of the vertical shift equals 50% of the height of
the image.
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AIR OUTLET
AIR INLET
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20 cm (7,87 inches)
It is possible to use a hideaway motorized screen. The ac-
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tivation switch can be provided using output
located on the back of the projector.
This output is activated (voltage +12 V DC) when you turn
the projector on. It is de-activated (no output voltage) when
the projector is in standby status.
TRIG1
(+12V)
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It is possible to install an anamorphic lens in the frontal part
of the projector. The lens control commands of the anamorphic lens can be found at the
back of the projector.
TRIG3
output located at the
You can also use black motorized hideaway curtains to
mark off the projection screen
of the projected image. The activation command can be
provided using output TRIG2 located on the back of the
projector
For rear installations, a suitable translucid screen must be
used. For front installations, it is advisable to use a screen
with non-reflective black edges that perfectly fit the projected image.
You should use screen with unity gain. Directional screens
with high gain may be used effectively only for small groups
of spectators located at the centre of the screen.
Do not allow room lighting to shine directly onto the screen
during projection. This would reduce the contrast image.
Keep the projection screen away from furniture or other objects with reflective surfaces, or light-coloured walls.
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when you change the format
!! CAUTION:
For all information and data relative to assembly and use
of the anamorphic lens, we recommend referral to the
documentation supplied and attached with the lens.
PROJECTOR VENTILATION
The lamp inside the projector generates a great deal of heat,
so a continuous air flow is needed in order to keep the projector operating efficiently.
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