SIM2 HT-280-E Owners manual
User and Installation Manual
The home theater projector
HT300E
HT280
E
cod.46.0424.100
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LIGHT
F1
ZOOM
FOCUS
F2
MENU -
Activates the On Screen
Display menus.
Navigates menu pages.
FREEZE
Freezes a moving
picture.
STAND-BY
Switches off to stand-by.
0-9 Keys
Switch on from stand-by
and allow direct source
selection.
ESCAPE
Deactivates the On Screen Display.
MENU +
Activates the On Screen Display menus.
Navigates menu pages.
MEMORIES
Activates Memories menu
INFO
Displays the selected source information
and the projector status.
VCR
Improves the video recorder
signals quality.
ASPECT
Selects image Aspect ratio.
SOURCE
Displays the Source
Selection menu.
BACK LIGHT
Turn on the back light
Up/Down/Left/Right Arrow keys
Navigate through and make adjustments
to the On Screen menus.
Arrow Up/Down activate Quick
menus.
AUTO
Selects Auto Adjust
(automatic optimisation
of the displayed image).
F1
Select lens zoom
adjustment
F2
Select focus
lens adjustment
Activates test patterns for
zoom and focus adjustment
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1 INTRODUCTION
Congratulations and thank you for choosing a Grand Cinema E-volution projector, a SIM2 Multimedia SpA product (Fig.
1).
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ZOOM
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(RS 232)
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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.
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.
• Federal Communication Commission (FCC Statement)
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 used in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determinated by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encuraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
• For customers in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
• For customers in the United Kingdom
ATTENTION: This apparatus must be earthed
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Green-and-Yellow: Earth
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your
plug proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth
symbol or coloured green or green-and-yellow.
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
This symbol indicates the possible electric shock
hazard associated with uninsulated live components in the interior of the unit.
This symbol indicates the presence of important
instructions regarding use and maintenance of
the product.
2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
LAMP WARNING
If the lamp burst, accompanied by a big bursting noise, allow a proper ventilation before return to the area .
Please refer to your nearest dealer for the substituion of the lamp.
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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).
100-240 Vac
50/60 Hz
DIGITAL
INPUT
AUDIO
OUT
3
5
ATTENTION: pour ne pas comp
romettre
la protection contre les
resque d'incende
remplacer par un fusible de meme
type
et de mems caracteristique
CAUTION: for continued protection against
risk of fire, replace
only with same type
and rating fuse.
Fig. 3
• The mains plug is the disconnect device. Take care, when
installing, that the mains plug and socket outlet are easily
accessible. Never pull on the cable to take it out of the
socket. If the system is unlikely to be used for a number
of days, disconnect the power cable and other apparatus
connected to it.
• To save energy, switch off the projector by using the power
switch at the rear; when in stand-by (red light on) the
projector continues to draw a minimal amount of power.
• Only replace the safety fuse (on the power socket at the rear
of projector) with a fuse identical in type and characteristics
(T 3.15A H) (Fig. 4).
AUDIO
OUT
250 V
T 3.15A H
2
3
4
1
Fig. 4
• Do not switch on your projector when flammable liquids or
fumes are present. Do not pour or drop fluids in the vents.
• Do not use the projector when the room temperature is above
35°C (95°F).
• Do not obstruct the cooling air inlets on the top cover, or the
air outlets underneath the projector.
• Do not switch on the projector if it is standing on soft sur
faces such as cushions, pillows, blankets, mattresses and
carpets: the air cooling outlets underneath could become
obstructed.
• Do not switch-on the projector if it is standing on surfaces
sensitive to heat, as this may result in damage caused by
the hot air outlets underneath. Should this be unavoidable
take extra precaution of protecting the surfaces with a layer
of heat resistant material.
• Intense Light Source! Do not stare directly into the projection
lens as possible eye damage could result. Be especially
careful that children do not stare directly into the beam.
• Do not open the projector’s cover; no user serviceable parts
are inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Opening the projector’s cover will invalidate warranty
.
• Take care not to shake the projector whilst carrying it by the
handle.
• Always position the projector away from direct heat sour
-
ces.
• Do not touch the surface of the projection lens.
• The projector must be positioned on a stable, suitable pla
tform or be installed using a bracket for fixed ceiling or wall
installation. Do not rest the projector on the side panels or
on the rear panel when in operation.
• Take care to position cables safely, especially in dark places,
in order to avoid a trip hazard.
• For installations using a ceiling or wall-mounted bracket, ca
refully follow the installation and safety instructions provided
with the bracket’s literature.
• Please remove batteries from the remote control if not in use
for a long period of time.
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3 PACKAGING AND CONTENTS
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.
The carton should contain the following:
- the projector
- the remote control
- four 1.5V AAA batteries (for remote control)
- three power cables (EU, UK, USA)
- the user manual.
To unpack the projector safely and easily please follow steps 1
to 4, as drawing (Fig. 5).
Fig. 5
1
2
3
4
7
Position the projector on a stable, suitable platform or utilise the
optional bracket for a fixed ceiling or wall 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).
DIGITAL
INPUT
AUDIO
OUT
ZOOM
CONTR
OL (RS 2
3
2)
GR
APHICS
RGB
R/Cr
G/Y
B/Cb
HV
1
2
4
3
5
ATTENTIO
N: pour ne p
as compr
omettre
la prote
ction contre
les
re
sque d'in
cende
remp
la
ce
r par un fu
sible de m
eme type
et de
m
ems caract
eristique
CAUTI
ON: for contin
ued protecti
on a
gai
ns
t
risk o
f fi
re
, replace
only
with same
type
and
rating fuse
.
Fig. 6
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).
F1
ZOOM
FOCUS
F2
ZOOM
ZOOM
ZOOM
ZOOM
FOCUS
FOCUS
FOCUS
ZOOM
FOCUS
DIG
ITAL
INP
UT
AU
DIO
OUT
ZOOM
CON
TROL
(RS 232)
GRAPHICS RG
B
R/Cr
G/Y
B/Cb
HV
1
2
4
3
5
ATTENTION
: pour ne pas
comprom
ettre la protecti
on contre les
resqu
e
d'i
ncende remplacer p
ar un
fusibl
e
de
meme type et de mems
caracter
ist
iq
ue
CAU
TION:
for co
ntin
ued pr
ote
ctio
n
agai
nst
risk o
f fire
, repla
ce
only wit
h s
am
e type
and
rati
ng fus
e.
Fig. 7
The manual lens shift adjustment allows the projected image
to be moved vertically, up or down, in relation to the centre of
the screen; the maximum adjustment being equal to half the
height of the image in either direction
(Fig. 8).
DIG
ITAL
INPUT
AU
DIO
OUT
ZOOM
CONTR
OL (RS 232)
GRAP
HICS RGB
R/
Cr
G/Y
B/Cb
HV
1
2
4
3
5
ATT
ENTION
: pour ne p
as com
promettre
la p
r
ot
ection contr
e les r
es
qu
e d'incend
e
rempl
acer
par un fusib
le de mem
e type
e
t de mems
cara
cteristique
CAUT
I
O
N: for co
ntinued pro
tection
against
risk
o
f fi
re, replace
o
nly with sa
me
type
an
d
rati
ng fuse.
Fig. 8
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. The keystone adjustment is not available for
model HT280E with 1080i input signal (Fig.9).
4 INSTALLATION
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KEYSTONE
20%
C-SYNC
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).
DIGITAL
INPUT
AUDIO
OUT
ZO
OM
CONT
R
O
L (RS 2
32)
GRA
PHICS R
G
B
R/Cr
G/
Y
B/Cb
HV
1
2
4
3
5
ATTENTION
: pour ne pas compromettre
la protection contre l
es resque d'incende
rem
placer par un fusible
de meme type
et de mems caracterist
ique
CAUTI
ON: for co
ntin
ue
d
prote
c
t
i
o
n
a
g
ain
s
t
risk o
f fire
, replac
e
o
nly with
same t
y
pe
an
d
ra
ting fuse.
Fig. 10
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. 11).
DIGITAL
INPUT
AUDIO
OUT
ZOOM
CONTROL (RS
232)
GRAPHICS RGB
R/Cr
G/Y
B/Cb
HV
1
2
4
3
5
ATTENTION: pou
r ne pas compromettre
la protect
ion contre les resque d'
incende
remplacer par
un fusible de meme typ
e
et de mems carac
teristique
CAUTION: for
continued prot
ection agai
n
s
t
risk of fire,
replace
only with
same type
and ra
ting fuse.
Fig. 11
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. 12).
DIGITA
L
INPUT
AUDIO
OUT
ZOOM
C
ONTROL (RS
232)
GRAPHI
C
S RGB
R/Cr
G/Y
B/Cb
HV
1
2
4
3
5
ATTEN
TION: pou
r ne pa
s com
promettre
la p
rotectio
n contre
les resq
ue d'i
ncend
e
remp
lacer
par un f
usibl
e de meme
type
et de m
ems c
aracte
ristique
CAUTION
:
fo
r conti
nued protec
tion agains
t
risk of fi
re, replace
only wi
th same type
and rat
ing fuse
.
Fig. 12
For rear projection the screen must be translucent.
For front projection, we recommend the use of screens with low
gain specifications (i.e. 1.3 to 2). 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.
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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 achie
-
ved 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.
5 SWITCHING ON AND OFF THE PROJECTOR
CAUTION: 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.
13).
Fig. 13
Upon switch on (in position
I) the projector will initialise (red
and green LEDs on). Followed by stand-by mode (red LED
on) (Fig. 14).
HDMI
AUDIO
OUT
ZOOM
CONTROL (RS 232)
GRAPHICS R GB
R/Cr
G/Y
B/Cb
HV
2
4
3
5
ATTENTION: pour ne pas compromettre
la protection contre les resque d'incende
remplacer par un fusible de meme type
et de mems caracteristique
CAUTION: for continued protection against
risk of fire, replace
only with same type
and rating fuse.
Fig. 14
SWITCH ON FROM STAND-BY
By remote control: press one of
1...9
By keyboard: press Up or Down Arrow.
ZOOM
CONTROL (RS 232)
GRAPHICS R GB
1
2
4
Fig. 15
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. 15).
You may experience difficulties switching on the projector
shortly after switching off: the lamp may fail to come on as it is
too hot. Just wait a few minutes to cool it down.
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6 CONNECTIONS
To obtain the best performance from your projector, we recommend the use of good quality “video cables” to the various
signal sources (75 ohm Impedance).
Poor quality cables will cause inferior picture performance.
For optimum connectivity we recommend you follow these
simple steps:
- With exception of coaxial RCA/Phono type connectors,
always double-check that the plug is inserted the correct
way round to avoid damaging the plugs or the sockets on
the projector
(Fig. 16)
HDMI
AUDIO
OUT
ZOOM
CONTROL (RS 23 2)
GRAPHICS RGB
R/Cr
G/Y
B/Cb
HV
1
2
4
3
5
ATTENTION: pour ne pas compromettre
la protection contre les resque d'incende
remplacer par un fusible de meme type
et de mems caracteristique
CAUTION: for continued pro
tection against
risk of fire, replace
only with same type
and rating fuse.
75
Fig. 16
- Remove cables by the plug and do not pull on the cable
itself.
- Avoid tangled cables.
- Position the cables carefully to avoid a trip hazard - espe
-
cially in low light areas.
(red and green LEDs flashing) and will stop automatically after
this period.
LED INDICATORS
The LED indicators, located in the top-rear of the projector,
provide information about the state of the projector (see table
below).
POWER OFF
INITIALIZATION
STATE NOTES
INDICATORS
GREEN RED
STANDBY
OPERATING
COOLING LAMP
WARNING
ERROR
The Power is turned off
Power button has been pressed and the software is initialized (15 s)
Projector is in standby mode
Projector is on
Projector is powering down; the fans are running to cool the lamp (1 min)
Problems to display one or more source
Internal circuit failure
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
FLASHINGFLASHING
FLASHING
OFF
FLASHING
SWITCHING OFF AND RETURNING TO STAND-BY
By remote control: press
By keyboard: press key
When switching off, the projector goes in to stand-by memori
sing the input selection at the time of switch-off.
The fans will continue to work until the lamp has cooled down
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Frequency of between 32-80 kHz and a Vertical frequency of
between 48-100 Hz. Computer Resolutions of VGA, SVGA, XGA,
SXGA and UXGA can be displayed.
HDMI
AUDIO
OUT
ZOOM
CONTROL (R S 232)
GRAPHICS RGB
R/Cr
G/Y
B/Cb
HV
1
2
4
3
5
et de mems caracteristique
CAUTION: for continued protection agains
t
risk of fire, replace
only with same type
and rating fuse.
Fig. 19
RGB/YCRCB INPUT
DIGITAL
INPUT
AUDIO
OUT
R/Cr
G/Y
B/Cb
HV
3
5
ATTENTION: pour ne pas compromettre
la protection contre les resque d'incende
remplacer par un fusible de meme type
et de mems caracteristique
CAUTION: for continued protection against
risk of fire, replace
only with same type
and rating fuse.
RGSB - YSCRCB
COMPONENT
VIDEO
Fig. 20
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).
RGB or YCrCb signals can also have H+V Composite Sync.
In this case connect the R, G, B (or Y, Cr, Cb) outputs of the
source to the respective R/Cr, G/Y, B/Cb inputs of the projector
(paying attention not to invert the positions) and the synchronisation signal to the HV input . When connecting the three sets
of RCA connectors use the colours as a guide: connector R is
red, G is green, B is blue and HV is white. By using a suitable
SCART to RCA connector adapter cable, an RGB video signal
from a source equipped with an SCART connector can be
connected to this input.
Component signals are connected to inputs Y, Cr and Cb, taking
COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT
CONTROL (RS 232)
B/Cb
HV
1
2
CVBS
COMPOSITE VIDEO
Fig. 17
This input is suitable for a “Composite Video CVBS” via a cable
with an RCA/Phono connector (Fig. 17).
S-VIDEO INPUT
S-VIDEO
CONTR OL (RS 232)
B/Cb
HV
1
2
Fig. 18
This input is suitable for equipment fitted with a S-Video output
to give improved picture performance (S-VIDEO/S-VHS) Con
nection is made via a 4-pin mini-DIN (Fig. 18).
VGA INPUT
Personal Computers, Video Processors (scalers) and Video
Game consoles can be connected to the projector via the HDB
15-Pin (VGA) terminal.
Ensure the output of equipment connected is RGB with one of
the following synchronisation options: separate H/V Sync, H+V
Composite Sync
(Fig. 19). This input accepts a Horizontal Scan
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