Sim2 HT 280E,HT300E,HT280 User And Installation Manual

User and Installation Manual
The home theater projector
HT300E HT280
E
cod.46.0424.100
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 the 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
1 INTRODUCTION
Congratulations and thank you for choosing a Grand Cinema E-volution projector, a SIM2 Multimedia SpA product (Fig.
1).
DIGITA
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IN
P
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T
AUD
IO
O
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ZOOM
CONTROL
(RS 232)
G
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PHI
CS
R
G
B
R/Cr
G
/Y
B
/Cb
HV
1
2
4
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5
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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.
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.
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
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
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.
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).
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

 

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 RGB
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 2 32)
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
CONTRO L (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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care to observe the correspondence with the outputs on the source. The video signals that can be connected to this input can have horizontal scanning frequencies of 15 kHz (standard video resolution), 32 kHz, or higher (progressive scanning video, high definition video). Some sources provide the facility to choose between a pro­gressive signal or an interlaced signal. Although in general a progressive signal is higher quality than an interlaced signal, it is often preferable to perform the deinterlacing operation on the projector rather than on the source because the projector is equipped with Faroudja’s sophisticated directional correlation deinterlacing technology (DCDi™).
HDMI™ INPUT
With this input it is possible to integrate the optimal quality of a digital image with a multichannel audio signal. The HDMI™ (High Definition Multimedia Interface) in fact in
­tegrates a multichannel audio signal with the uncompressed high definition video signal. The interface also allows the exchange between the video source and the HT system of control data to optimise the quality of the projected image.
The HDMI™ input allows connection to video sources that use the HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) protocol to protect their contents. This protocol is in fact incorporated in the definition of the HDMI™ technology.
Once the video source has been connected to the HDMI™ input, internal processing by the projector separates the video information from the audio information. This information is then made available via an optical digital output with a female TO
­SLINK connector in accordance with the S/PDIF standard.
HDMI
AUDIO
OUT
ZOOM
CONTROL ( RS 232)
GRAPHICS RGB
R/Cr
G/Y
B/Cb
HV
1
2
4
3
5
et de mems caracteristique
CAUTION: for continued protection against risk of fire, replace only with same type and rating fuse.
Fig. 21a
HDMI
AUDIO
OUT
ZOOM
CONTROL ( RS 232)
GRAPHICS RGB
R/Cr
G/Y
B/Cb
HV
1
2
4
3
5
et de mems caracteristique
CAUTION: for continued protection against risk of fire, replace only with same type and rating fuse.
MOTORISED PROJECTION SCREEN OUTPUT
ZOOM
CONTRO L (RS 232)
GRAPHI CS RGB
1
2
4
Fig. 22
The projector is equipped with two outputs (Voltage: 12 Vdc) for motorised projection screen and screen masking systems. The
­se 12V outputs should be connected to the appropriate screen interface provided by the screen manufacturer
(Fig. 22). The +12V output is activated when the projector is switched on (green LED on) and is de-activated when the projector is in stand-by mode (red LED on). 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).
Fig. 21b
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7 KEYBOARD PAD
Freccia Su/Giù/Sinistra/Destra
Navigate through and make adjustments to the
On Screen menus.
Arrow Up/Down switch on from stand-by and
recall Source Selection menu..
Switches off to stand-by.
Menu
Activates the On Screen Display menus. Navigates Menu pages.
-Focus-Esc
De-activates the On Screen Display and gives access to the lens Zoom/Focus adjustment functions.
Auto
Selects Auto Adjust (automatic optimisation of the displayed image).
Eight push buttons, at the rear of the projector, will allow com
-
plete operation without the use of the remote control.
RS232 INTERFACE CONNECTOR
It is possible to control the projector through a personal compu
­ter. First, load the appropriate projector control software onto your P C , t h e n s i mply con n e c t t h i s input t o a c a ­bl e f r o m y o u r PC ’s R S 2 3 2 s e r i a l p o r t ( F i g . 2 3 ).
HDMI
AUDIO
OUT
ZOOM
CONTRO L (RS 232)
GRAPHI CS RGB
R/Cr
G/Y
B/Cb
HV
1
2
4
3
5
et de mems caracteristique
CAUTION: for continued protection against risk of fire, replace only with same type and rating fuse.
Fig. 23
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8 REMOTE CONTROL
Insert the batteries, taking care to match the polarity, as indi­cated in the battery recess of the remote
(Fig. 24).
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
Fig. 24
Change the batteries in the remote control if experiencing difficulty in sending commands to the projector. If the remote control is not to be used for a long period of time remove the batteries. Replace all batteries at the same time; do not replace one new battery with a used battery. If the batteries have leaked, carefully wipe the case clean and replace with new batteries.
The remote control sends commands to the projector via in
­frared 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. 25).
C-SY
NC
D
VI
F1
ZOOM
LIGHT
Fig. 25
Avoid placing obstructions between the remote control and the infrared sensor at the front of the projector; this will impair the remote control performance.
four 1,5 V AAA type batteries
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Inputs
1 VIDEO 2 S-VIDEO 3
COMPONENT/RGBS
4 GRAPHICS RGB 5 HDMI
1 2 3 4
5
15kHz
RGBS
Inputs
1 VIDEO 2 S-VIDEO
4 GRAPHICS RGB 5 HDMI
1 2 3 4
5
15kHz
RGBS
3
COMPONENT/RGBS
YCrCb AutoSync YCrCb 15KHz
YCrCb
RGB AutoSync
RGB 15KHz RGB
Fig. 26a
Fig. 26b
9 ON SCREEN MENU
After selecting the source signal (by means of the · and keys), press
MENU+/MENU -
to confirm and close the pull-down menu; the value you have just set will be displayed on the right of the < symbol. As with the other inputs, you can now select the input just set
SOURCE SELECTION
The input selection menu (Inputs) is called by pressing 0 on the remote control and, when no other menu is displayed, using the · and ‚ keys on the keypad. To select an input, scroll the list with the
· and ‚ keys until the desired input is highlighted,
then press
.
Display of the input selection menu is terminated by pressing the
ESC
key, or when the time allowed for displaying the on­screen menu has lapsed (set in the Set-up Menu). Input 3 can receive RGB and YCrCb signals, at 15 kHz, 32 kHz or higher. The association between the input and the type of signal is made from the pull-down menu that appears on the right of the < symbol after pressing the fl key (Fig. 26b). In the pull-down menu it is also possible to choose the hori­zontal frequency or use the AutoSync feature;in this case the system detect the horizontal frequency signal (15KHz,32KHz or higher) automatically.
by pressing the
key.
During the short time it takes to find the signal, a box appears showing the signal requested. As soon as the signal is shown in the box additional information is displayed concerning the video standard (for video signals) or resolution (for graphic signals), and format. Fom the
SETUP
menu it is possible to choose to visualize or not
this information, for more details check the
“SOURCE INFORMATION”
in
“MENU”
section.
Picture
Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Filter Cinema Mode
Video Type
50 50 50
3 2
Off
Normal
Auto
Auto
VCR1
VCR2
Noise Reduction
Brightness
60
The various menus only offer the relevant adjustments in ac­cordance with the type of input signal displayed (e.g. certain typical adjustments for video signals, not necessary for graphic signals, do not appear on the menus, and vice versa). Some adjustments (e.g.
BRIGHTNESS
and
CONTRAST
) are asso­ciated with a numerical value that can be varied within the set limits using the keys
/ . For others (e.g.
VIDEO TYPE
) you can
choose among three options presented on the same / ).
Fig. 27
MAIN MENU
To access the main menu of the On Screen Display press the MENU key on the keypad or the
MENU+
or
MENU-
key on the remote control. The main menu is divided into four windows,
PICTURE, IMAGE,
SETUP
and
MENU
, in which the various adjustments are grouped
according to the frequency of use. Use
· and to select the
line corresponding to the adjustment you wish to make (Fig.
27).
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Fig. 28b
Fig. 28a
Other adjustments (marked by the < symbol) provide subme
-
nus, which appear as a superimposed window in which the selection is made with the · / keys (Fig. 28).
be separately identifiable. Alternatively use a scene composed of black objects alongside other dark coloured objects.
CONTRAST
Use this control to adjust the image’s black level without af­fecting white areas.To ensure correct adjustment, it may prove useful to display the signal relative to the grey scale, within which the white level and the level immediately below it must be separately identifiable. Alternatively use a scene composed of well-lit white objects surrounded by light coloured objects with lower level lighting.
COLOR
This control (also called Saturation) increases or decreases the picture colour intensity. When set to zero, colour images will be shown in black and white. Increasing the value, try to find the point at which the colours look natural: suitable referen­ces include skin tones and grass in landscape shots.
TINT
Controls the purity of the colours. Basically determines the red-green ratio of the picture. Reducing the value will boost the red contents of the pictu
­re, increasing the value will boost the green tones. For this adjustment use skin tones or a test pattern image with colour bars as a reference.
SHARPNESS
Use this adjustment to increase and decrease the level of picture detail. When the sharpness value is reduced the image details appear less pronounced, while increasing the value raises image definition, making the outline of objects sharper. Note that an excessively high value may result in a ‘noisy’ picture and the edges of objects may be unnaturally defined.
SHARPNESS MODE
This allows you to select the type of processing associated with sharpness adjustment. In the case of a progressive or in­terlaced video signal
VIDEO
mode is advisable; with PC graphic
signals use
GRAPHIC MODE
.
FILTER
This allows you to select the mode in which the input signal is processed. Selecting the most appropriate value for a given input signal ensures the best horizontal and vertical definition and makes the picture sharper.
These submenus are accessed by pressing the key, while exit and return to the upper level occurs by pressing
MENU+/-
Press
ESC
on the remote control or keypad to interrupt the menu display or wait for it to disappear automatically after the number of seconds set on the
SETUP
page.
PICTURE
This menu features the adjustments related to picture quality. Adjustments that are not available for a given input do not appear on the menu. Table 1 summarises the adjustments avai- lable for each input. For a complete overview of the on-screen menus, consult the ‘On screen menu layout’ in the “Additional Information” section.
BRIGHTNESS
Use this control to adjust the image’s black level without affecting white areas. Increasing the value will give more detail in darker parts of the picture. For correct adjustment it may pro
­ve useful to display the signal relative to the grey scale within which the black level and the level immediately above it must
Color Temperature
Gamma Correction
Position
Overscan
Y/C Delay
Aspect
Image
1
Normal
Anamorphic
Letterbox
Panoramic
Pixel to pixel
User 1
User 2
User 3
Color Temperature Gamma Correction
Position Y/C Delay
1
Overscan
1
Aspect
Image
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BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
Video
S-Video
RGBS YCrCb RGB Grafico
HDMI™
RGBS 15kHz YCrCb 15kHz
ADJUSTEMENTS
INPUTS
COLOR - -
-
- -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
TINT
(NTSC)
SHARPNESS
SHARPNESS MODE
FILTER
Adjustable/can be set
Not adjustable/can not be set
CINEMA MODE
VIDEO TYPE
FLESH TONE CORRECTION
NOISE REDUCTION
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
TABLE 1 - INPUT SIGNALS AND ADJUSTABLE/SETTING ITEMS
CINEMA MODE
In
AUTO
the deinterlacer recognises if the video signal source is a movie film (obtained from a Telecine device with 3:2 or 2:2 pull-down) and applies a deinterlace algorithm optimised for this type of signal. If the video signal source is not identified as a film, or if you select NO the deinterlacer applies a Motion compensated al­gorithm optimised for video camera signals.
VIDEO TYPE
Activates a filter to improve stability of pictures from video recorders. To toggle between
NORMAL, VCR1
mode and
VCR2
mode press
on the remote control.
NOISE REDUCTION
This adjustments allows to choose the filter value for noise reduction purposes. As soon as this option is selected on the menu, the image is divided in two parts.
In the left side the image is not altered by the filter, in the right part the filter is activated. This allows you to compare the effect of the filter. It is possible to deactivated the filter (
NOT ACTIVE
), to use the
automatic adjustments (
AUTO
) or to manually select (
MANUAL
)
the value suitable for the image with the
VALUE
adjustment.
In case of using the
VALUE
adjustement, it is enoght to select
to cursor below and set the value with the
/ keys of the
remote control. Associated to the
NOISE REDUCTION
there is the possibility to
use the specific function
(FLESH TONE CORRECTION)
to make skin tone more natural. Often the use of noise reduction filter slightly degrades the image in those areas where skin tones are visible. With the use of this function it is possible to maintain an excellent image quality throughout the entire projected image.
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IMAGE
This menu features adjustments relating to picture position, aspect ratio, etc.
ASPECT
This adjustment allows you to change the dimensions and aspect ratio (relationship between width and height) of the displayed image. There are five preset aspects available and three personalised aspects (with user-settable parameters). You can select a different aspect for each source: the selected aspect ratio will be automatically called the next time the relative source is called. You can also select the required aspect ratio by repeatedly pressing the
key, or by pressing and a numerical key
(1...8). The following aspects are available.
NORMAL
: projects the image occupying the full height of the screen while maintaining the aspect ratio of the input signal. When the input signal aspect ratio is 4:3 black vertical bands are displayed on the right and left of the picture.
ANAMORPHIC
: allows a 16:9 picture to be displayed correctly.
LETTERBOX
: serves to display 4:3 letterbox image (with source signal having black bands above and below the picture) so that it fills the 16:9 screen and maintains the correct aspect ratio.
PANORAMIC
: this aspect stretches the 4:3 image, slightly crop­ping the upper and lower parts. Panoramic is ideal for displaying a 4:3 image on the 16:9 screen of the Display.
PIXEL TO PIXEL
: this aspect displays the image as it is input without adapting it to the screen. The image is projected in the centre of the screen and if its ho­rizontal and/or vertical dimensions are smaller than the display, it is bounded by vertical and/or horizontal black bands.
USER 1, 2, 3:
When none of the preset formulas are suitable, the User formulas are available, with the facility for continuous horizontal and vertical adjustment of picture size. SCREEN CONTROL For each aspect chosen, the SCREEN CONTROL command allows you to reframe the screen to a variety of aspect ratios and screen size, using an appropriate screen-masking interface connected to the 12 V output socket (please refer to the screen manufacture’s manual)
COLOR TEMPERATURE
The color temperature adjustment is made by positioning the white point inside CIE cromaticity diagram. The systems allows to choose from 36 predefined white points inside the neutral color area (Fig.29).
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The correlated color temperature varies along horizontal lines, low temperatures are present in the right side (where the red component is increased), in the left side of the diagram you can find high temperature values ( in which blue component is higher). The points along the lower horiziontal line
(Fig.30)
represent colors that belong to the black body curve.
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Along vertical lines the color temperature is constant but is different from black body curve, which mean if you select point from the high part of the diagram you increase the green componet, while low part of diagram cause an increase of purple component.
GAMMA CORRECTION
Determines the system’s response to the grey scale, emphasi­sing or attenuating the different grades of brightness (blacks, dark, medium, light grey, whites) in the projected image. There are availabel up to 12 degamma curves, using these curves it is possible choose the best curve for the signal and the image in use.
OVERSCAN
Remove noise around image. Some sources can produce a picture with noise along edges, thanks to the overscan function it is possible to drop such imperfections outside the projected area. The overscan value can be included between 0 (no overscan) and 32 (maximum value). The image maintains in any case the aspect.
POSITION
Use this adjustment to position the image vertically and ho­rizontally. Determines the aspect ratio of the projected image. These parameters do not normally require adjustment because the system checks the input signal and automatically sets the most suitable values. However, if the image is not perfectly centralised it may prove useful to request the system to repeat the input signal analysis
and image positioning, calling the automatic control procedure from the AUTO button on the remote control or keypad. When this procedure is called it is helpful to have a white or light co
-
loured background on the screen in the current picture.
FREQUENCY/PHASE
These adjustments, available for progressive signals and for signals from PC, ensure correspondence between the number of pixels making up the signal and the number of pixels making up the projected image. These parameters do not normally require adjustment because the system checks the input signal and automatically sets the most suitable values. However, if the image appears disturbed (loss of position within the equidistant vertical bands or instability and lack of shar
­pness on the narrow vertical lines) it may help to prompt the system to repeat the input signal analysis and determination of the best parameters by calling the automatic adjustment procedure with the
AUTO
key on the remote control or on the keypad. If the automatic procedure fails to have the required effect, enter the frequency and phase values manually and approach the screen sufficiently to observe the effects of the adjustments.
Y / C DELAY
In the case of Video and S-Video signals, it may be necessary to correct horizontal colour misalignment within the projected image. For a given video standard (e.g. PAL or NTSC) the stored value does not normally require further fine-tuning, unless the source or connection cable has changed.
TABLE 2 - INPUT SIGNALS AND ADJUSTABLE/SETTING ITEMS
POSITION
ASPECT
Video
S-Video
RGBS YCrCb Graphic RGB
HDMI™
RGBS 15kHz YCrCb 15kHz
ADJUSTEMENTS
INPUTS
FREQUENCY - -
- - -
PHASE
COLOR TEMPERATURE
GAMMA CORRECTION
OVERSCAN
Y/C DELAY
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Adjustable/can be set
Not adjustable/can not be set
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SETUP
The setup menu contains less frequently used adjustments that may be required during installation (e.g. On Screen Display language selection or the display of Test Patterns).
ORIENTATION
Select the option that best describes the installation i.e. desktop front, ceiling front, desktop rear and ceiling rear..
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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. 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. 32).
DIGI
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INPUT
AUD
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OUT
ZOOM
CO
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(RS
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Fig. 32
If the projected images needs to be centred horizontally, 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. 33).
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In the event you are unable to centre the image within the screen area, tilt the projector until the image is correctly posi
­tioned. Any keystone error can be removed by the Keystone adjustment in the Set up menu. The keystone adjustement helps to compensate possible horizontal tilts of the projector. The keystone adjustment is not available for model HT280E with 1080i input signal.
LENS
The Zoom adjustment impacts on the motorized zoom lens allowing to increase or decrease the dimension of the projected image. The Focus adjustment impacts on the motorized lens focus, allowing to obtain the highest definition on the projected image, an accurate focus setting should allow the viewer to di­stinguish each pixel that create the image one from another. If the video signal used is not suitable for this purpose,the system provides two test pattern ,each available with the ajust
­ment mentioned above,in order to select the appropriate value for
ZOOM
and
FOCUS
. This test pattern is displayed by pressing
the • key,once the right adjustments are reached using the and‡ keys,the test image can be easly removed pressing again the • key of the remote control
F1
ZOOM
FOCUS
F2
ZOOM
ZOOM
ZOOM
ZOOM
FOCUS
FOCUS
FOCUS
ZOOM
FOCUS
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ZOOM
CONTROL
(RS 2
32)
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n the initial phase of installation the configurable keys (F1, F2) serve as optical zoom and optical focus (Fig.34).
POWER ON
If active (AUTO) allows to power up the system directly from the power feeder, once the initializing phase is completed. If not active (STAND-BY) once the initializing phase is completed the system remains in a stand-by mode waiting to receive the power on command from the remote control or the key pad.
TEST PATTERNS
Displays a series of five test patterns, useful for the installation of the projector. Press and · keys to browse pattern.
FACTORY DEFAULTS
Reconfigures the projector to original factory settings except Position, Orientation, Y/C Delay, Zoom and Focus.
No
Confirm?
Yes
MENU
LANGUAGE
Lists the languages available for the On Screen Display me­nus.
SOURCE LIST
In order for projector to be more flexible, the following described functions allow to modify the input selection menu making it more user friendly. The main window shows all the inputs available on the projector. If one or more inputs are not utilized, it is often helpful to blank them from the input list (accessed with the 0 key). Once the input has been chosen, in the drop menu that appears by pressing the
key, it is possible to activate the source
(Fig. 35).
The exclusion or activation of the source will automatically renumber the remaining active inputs.
2 S-VIDEO
4 GRAPHICS RGB
5 HDMI
HDMI
1 VIDEO
1
2
3 COMP / RGB
3
4
5
S-VIDEO 3
COMP RGB 5
HDMI 12
VIDEO 1
S-VIDEO 4
Source list/Edit source name
ACTIVE
NAME
Yes No
Fig.35
The inputs with an active video signal (visible in the input se
­lection menu) are marked with a check symbol. It can be also helpful to identify the input with a name chosen by the user (for example with the name of the connected source) rather than with the signal type. Once chosen to have the input visible, in the drop menu, by selecting the Name option it is possible to rename the source in use.This will make it easier to remember the source con
­nected to a specific input. You can use up to 12 alphanumeric letters to name the source (for more details check the “Insert text” section)
INSERT TEXT
You will be able to insert text easily and rapidly by accessing the text insertion menu
(Fig.36))
Fig.36
The text insertion mode remains the same if text is being inser
­ted for the first time or if a previously inserted name is being edited. The letter insertion can be done in any available position (represented by horizontal lines). Use the
and keys to move between letters either left or
right respectively. Press the numeric key matching the letter (Fig. 36), the first click of the key selects the first letter, the second click the second letter and so on. The available letters are shown in the text insertion menu.
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Once one letter has been inserted, to insert the following one it is necessary to move with the cursor in the next right position with the
key of the remote control, repeat this procedure to
insert other letters. Use the
· key to switch from small case to capital letters and
viceversa. Any mistake can be deleted with the
key once it has been
positioned on the wrong letter. Once the text insertion process is finished, it can be confirmed and saved by clicking the
MENU+
key.
If you want to delete the modifications use the
MENU-
key of the
remote control.
F1/F2 KEYS
This allows to assign different functions to the remote control keys, named F1 and F2. The window is made of 6 options, once for each line and bytwo columns showing the F1-F2 keys. The choice between F1 and F2 is made by the and keys of the remote control; the function given to F1 and F2 is chosen with the · and keys. The function delivered by the key is memorized by the inter­section on the line and column. In the following window are described the 6 options.
Source list F1/F2 keys Source info OSD Backgroung OSD Position OSD Timeout
Language
Menu
English
Zoom Focus Magnification Blank Color temperature Gamma correction
F1 F2
Fig.37
Zoom
Allows to access the optic zoom, where the and ‡ keys allow to increase or decrease the size of the projected image.
Focus Once selected, the and keys allow to focus the image.
Magnification
Allows you to select the area to be viewed and then magnify the projected image. The degree of enlargement is selected in Zoom mode (identified by a magnifying glass in the centre of the image) using the fl and ‡ keys. The area of the picture to be
enlarged is selected in Pan mode (symbol in the centre of the picture) using the
· and , arrow keys. You can toggle
between Zoom and Pan mode by pressing the F1/F2 key on the remote control.
Blank
Blanks the active video signal producing a completely black screen. Once pressed the key an indication of a few seconds on the OSD will confirm its activation. A click of any other key of the remote control allows to restore the previous settings.
Color temperature
The following click of the key (F1 or F2) allows to choose between the different values of the grid (fig. 30). The | and | key allow to move along vertical lines, keeping the same color temperature but choosing different values from the black body curve. Using the <- and -> keys, you can choose different color temperature values.
Gamma correction
The following click of the key (F1 or F2) allows to choose between the different gamma values available. You can also use the <- or -> keys to select the most appropriate curve.
SOURCE INFORMATION
When active
(YES)
each source change will show the information
related to the signal. If not active
(NO)
there will be no information
on the selected source.
OSD BACKGROUND
Determines the type of background for the On Screen Di­splay.
OSD TIMEOUT
Use this adjustment to set the display time after which the On Screen Display will disappear.
OSD POSITION
Allows the On Screen Display to be positioned in a particular area of the projected image. The OSD can be positioned using the arrow keys for fine adjustments or keys 1...9 on the remote control to select one of 9 preset positions.
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MEMORIES
The main parameters of the image may be saved in distinct groups of values (known as ‘Memories); these parameters can subsequently be applied all together by way of a single command. There are 3 distinct Memories (Memory 1, Memory 2, Memory
3) for each of the 8 signal types managed:
3 COMP/RGB(YCrCb 15KHz) 3 COMP/RGB(RGB 15KHz)
3 COMP/RGB(YCrCb)
3 COMP/RGB(RGB)
4 GRAPHICS RGB
5 HDMI
1 VIDEO 2 S-VIDEO
making a total of 24 different available Memories. The image parameters that can be saved/recalled by the Memories management system are the following:
Image Picture
BRIGHTNESS ASPECT CONTRAST COLOR TEMP. COLOR OVERSCAN TINT GAMMA SHARPNESS FILTER SHARPNESS MODE VIDEO TYPE NOISE REDUCTION
Some of these parameters may not be available for certain inputs or certain input signals, as indicated in Tables 1 and 2. The menu page for the Memories management functions is activated by pressing the
key on the remote control or the
key on the keypad (Fig.38).
ZOOM
CONTROL (RS 232)
GRAPHICS RG B
1
2
4
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Fig.38
The operations that can be performed on each memory se
-
lected are described here below.
SAVE A MEMORY To save the current values of the image parameters in Memory 1, use the
· and keys to move to line ‘1’ and then open the
pull-down menu by pressing the
key (Fig.39). Then select the
option ‘Save current settings’. To confirm that the operation has been completed successfully, the message ‘Current settings saved in Memory 1’ is displayed at the bottom of the screen and the letter ‘S’ appears to the left of the memory name. The same procedure is used to save parameters in Memories 2 and 3.
0 Auto
3 S MEMORIA 1
Memories
Save current settings Save initial settings Rename
2 I
1 S
Fig.39
RECALL A MEMORY To recall a Memory, select the desired line and press
. The
parameters saved in the selected Memory will be applied to the image displayed and a message will appear to confirm the operation ‘Memory 1 recalled’. The Memory recalled will be associated with the source and signal type, and will be automatically recalled every time that particular source and signal type combination is selected.
SAVE DEFAULT SETTINGS To restore the original values to a previously modified Memory, select the line corresponding to the Memory in question and open the pull-down menu (
key). Then select the line “Save
default settings”. To confirm that the operation has been completed successfully, the message ‘Initial settings saved in Memory 1’ is displayed at the bottom of the screen and the letter ‘I’ appears to the left of the name of the memory.
RENAME A MEMORY It is possible to assign a name to each Memory. To assign a name (with a maximum length of 12 alphanumeric characters) to a Memory, select the option ‘Rename’ from the correspond
­ing pull-down menu. Enter the text following the procedure indicated in paragraph
“SOURCE LIST”. informazioni, che tengono conto delle Memorie eventualmente selezionate nel penultimo accesso alla pagina ‘Memorie’.
RESTORE CURRENT SETTINGS On entering the ‘Memories’ menu, a copy of the current settings
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is saved in a temporary menu (labelled with
0 - AUTO
). Once one or more memories have been recalled, you can restore the settings that were effective at the moment the Memories menu was accessed by selecting
0 - AUTO
. However, this operation
must be completed before the ‘Memories’ menu page disap
­pears (30 seconds after the last operation commanded from the remote control or the keypad). The next time it appears, the temporary memory will contain new information that takes into account any Memories selected the penultimate time the ‘Memories’ page was accessed.
Memory 0 (
- AUTO)
can be used even when you do not wish to enable the Memories management function for the signal currently in use. Once Memory 0 has been selected, when a source is chosen, the settings that were effective at the time the Memory was previously recalled will be automatically applied.
INFO
Displays the current status of the projector and information concerning the projected video/graphic signal. This function is displayed on pressing
on the remote control
(or, in the absence of the On Screen Display, the
key on the
remote control).
QUICK MENUS
The Quick menus allows the adjustment of most of the picture quality controls without recalling the main On Screen menus. Brightness, Contrast, Color, Tint, Sharpness and Filter adjust
­ments appear at the bottom of the screen, one after another, when Up and Down Arrow keys are pressed.
MESSAGES
The following messages could appear on your screen:
No Signal
The projector does not recognise any signal sent through the selected input.
- Check that the selected input is actually connected to a video or graphic signal.
- Verify compatibility of video/graphic signals with technical
specifications of your projector.
- Check the integrity of cables used to connect various
sources.
Out of range
Either the resolution or the horizontal/vertical frequency of the input signal is too high.
- Input a signal that is within specifications.
10 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
The projector does not require internal cleaning. There are no user serviceable parts inside the projector. Please refer all service requirements to qualified personnel.
Cleaning the projector’s cover:
Use a soft slightly damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners, solvents or other harsh chemicals, as this will damage the finish of the cover. Avoid direct cleaning of the rear panel’s screen-printing.
Cleaning the lens:
The lens may be cleaned with a very soft, non-abrasive small brush, in order to remove dust particles. Alternatively, use a soft dry cleaning cloth (of the type used for camera lens cleaning) to remove fingerprints and grease marks.
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11 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
No power (Green and red LED are OFF)
- Check the power switch at the rear: it must be in position
I.
- Check if the power cable has been connected correctly to a working socket.
- Check the power socket fuse, at the rear of the projector.
- Replace the fuse on the mains socket with an identical type (T 3.15A H) (Fig. 2).
- Should the problem persist, seek authorised technical assi
-
stance.
The lamp is not coming on
- Allow a few minutes pause between switching off and turning on again (from stand-by). This will allow the lamp to cool down sufficiently.
- If the lamp doesn’t come on – even though the projector has had sufficient time to cool down – seek technical assistance from your nearest Dealer.
No image
- 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 sour
-
ces.
- Check temperature of the room: it must be below 35°C
(95°F)
- Check projector air vents on top and underneath the projector:
they must be free of obstruction.
- If the problem persists, consult your Dealer.
Image is disturbed, unstable or noisy
- Verify compatibility of video/graphic signals with the technical specifications of the projector.
- Check the integrity of cables connecting projector to various sources.
- If the signal source is a terrestrial broadcast (via a VCR) check that the receiving channel has been correctly tuned in and
that the aerial system is in good working order.
- Should the problem be present with a signal coming from a video-recorder, ensure that the videotape is an Original “first generation” copy and in good condition.
- Adjust the VCR’s tracking control for optimum picture per­formance. Ensure the VCR mode is active in the Picture menu.
Incomplete image along borders (vertical and horizontal)
- Compare compatibility of video/graphic signals and technical specifications of your projector.
- Press Auto (on your remote or keypad) to execute automatic adjustments.
- Adjust the horizontal and vertical position of projected ima­ge by selecting Position on the Image Adjustments menu.
- Adjust the width and height of image, selecting Aspect in the Image Adjustments menu.
Image too dark, too pale or unnaturally coloured
- Verify compatibility of video/graphic signals with technical specifications of your projector.
- Go to Picture menu, select and regulate any of the following, accordingly: Contrast, Brightness, Color, and Tint.
- If necessary, reset the Color Temperature and Gamma
Correction (found on the Image Adjustments / Advan- ced Settings menu).
Graphic image with poor quality vertical detail
- Verify compatibility of video/graphic signals with technical specifications of your projector.
- Press Auto (on your remote or keypad) to execute auto­matic adjustments.
- Adjust Frequency and Phase parameters, found in the Image Adjustments menu, to optimise vertical detail of the projected image.
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You can purchase the following optional accessories at your Dealer:
- Wall/Ceiling Bracket Kit.
12 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
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.
Video Image showing colour misalignment on vertical details
- Verify compatibility of video/graphic signals with technical specifications of your projector.
- Adjust Y/C Delay settings in the Image Adjustments / Advanced Settings to reduce colour misalignment. For best results use an external colour bar test pattern source.
Remote control does not work
- Check the batteries and for correct polarity.
- Ensure that the area between the infrared sensor (front of projector) and the remote control is free of obstruction.
- Ensure that infrared sensors (front and rear of projector) are not exposed to intense light levels.
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A TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
OPTICAL HT280E
Projection system: optical engine based on 1 DMD™
sealed housing, dusty proof
DMD™ panel: resolution 1024x576 pixel
Brightness uniformity: 10% above or below the average
Contrast ratio: > 3000:1 (full On / full Off)
Projection lens: zoom, 12 elements AR multilayer
coating, motorized focus and zoom, manual elevation
Aperture f#: 2.7 (zoom max) - 3.3 (zoom min)
Picture size: 50-250 inches (diagonal measure)
Aspect ratio: 4/3 and 16/9
Throw ratio: 2.1:1 - 3:1:1
(throw distance: picture width)
Focus range: 2.2 - 13.0 m (7’ 3” - 42’ 8”)
Throw Distance: 60”: 3m - 4.1m 80”: 4m - 5.5m 100”: 5m - 6.8m
Keystone adjustement:
up to 28° (optical: ± 10° digital: ±18°) Not available with 1080i input signal
Lamp: 120 W
Lamp life time: 8000 hours (average value measured
in the laboratory under optimal condi
­tions; it can be sensibly reduced by the unit misusing)
OPTICAL HT300E
Projection system: optical engine based on 1 DMD™
DarkChip3
TM
chip,sealed housing,
dusty proof
DMD™ panel: resolution 1280x720 pixel
Brightness uniformity: 10% above or below the average
Contrast ratio: > 3500:1 (full On / full Off)
Projection lens: zoom, 12 elements AR multilayer
coating, motorized focus and zoom, manual elevation
Aperture f#: 2.7 (zoom max) - 3.3 (zoom min)
Picture size: 50-250 inches (diagonal measure)
Aspect ratio: 4/3 and 16/9
Throw ratio: 1.8:1 - 2.5:1
(throw distance: picture width)
Focus range: 2.2 - 13.0 m (7’ 3” - 42’ 8”)
Throw Distance: 60”: 2.4m - 3.3m 80”: 3.2m - 4.4m 100”: 4.0m - 5.5m
Keystone adjustement:
up to 26° (optical: ± 8° digital: ±18°)
Lamp: 120 W
Lamp life time: 8000 hours (average value measured
in the laboratory under optimal condi
­tions; it can be sensibly reduced by the unit misusing)
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ELECTRICAL
Input Signals: CVB S on RCA/ Phon o type co n-
nector S-VHS on Mini-DIN connector RGBHV on DB15HD connector RGBS / YCrCb on RCA/Phono type
connector HDMI™
Horizontal frequency: from 15 to 80 kHz (up to to UXGA
format @ 60 Hz)
Vertical frequency: 48-100 Hz
Video standards : automatically selected (PAL B,G,H, I,
M,N,60, SECAM, NTSC 3.58, 4.43)
High definition video: ATSC HDTV (480p, 720p, 1080i)
Graphic standards : VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA
Deinterlacer: Faroudja chip set, DCDi
, 3:2 pull
down sequence convertion
Video processor: DTI, CTI, comb filter, noise reduc
-
tion. Sharpness, Y/C delay and NTSC tint
adjustments
Remote control: via infrared remote control and via
computer through RS232 serial inter
-
face
Low Volt. Power Output:
two 12 Vdc output, 100 mA max on
jack connectors
Output : Optical Digital Audio on TOSLINK
connector
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)
Weight of projector: 5.0 kg (11 lbs)
Packaging and 400 m m x 275 mm x 405 mm
(LxHxD) gross weight: 1’ 4” x 11” x 1’ 4” (LxHxD) double reinforced carton; expan
-
dable anti-shock packaging; gross weight, including accesso
-
ries: 8 kg (17.7 lbs); recyclable packa
-
ging material
ENVIROMENTAL
Operation temperature: 0 to 35°C (32° to 95°F)
Transportation temp.: -10 to 55°C (14° to 131°F)
Storage temperature: -10 to 55°C (14° to 131°F)
Humidity: 10% to 90% relative humidity non-
condensing
Safety: EN 60950, UL 60950
Transportability: desktop equipment
Electromagnetic EN 55022 Class B compatibility: EN 55024 EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3
Transportation: IEC 68-2-31, IEC 68-2-32
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H
H
B DIMENSIONS
74
352
174
102
318
(Fig.40b)(Fig.40a)
unit: mm (inches)
C PROJECTION DISTANCES
Follow the table below to determine the optimal projection distance “L” between the screen (Fig.40a) and the center of the lens. This will help you to obtain the desired screen size.The manual lens shift adjustments allows the projected image to be moved vertically, up or down, in relation to the centre of the screen
(Fig.40b). If the distance “H” between the centre of the screen and the
centre of the lens exceed Hmax, it is necessary to tilt the projector and use the digital keystone to correct the image projected.
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Projection distance table HT280E
Projection distance table HT280E
Screen Screen
size width
(diagonal) min L Hmax max L Hmax
Min projection distance
16/9
3,4 11’ 2”
4,1 13’ 5”
4,8 15’ 7”
5,5 17’ 9”
6,2 20’ 2”
6,8 22’ 4”
7,5 24’ 7”
8,2 26’ 9”
10,3 33’ 6”
12,3 40’ 4”
13,7 44’ 9”
Max projection distance
1,1 43”
1,3 51”
1,6 63”
1,8 71”
2 79”
2,2 87”
2,4 94”
2,6 102”
3,3 130”
4 157”
4,4 173”
m in. m ft. in.
m ft. in.
0,4
1’ 5”
0,5
1’ 9”
0,6
2’ 0”
0,7
2’ 4”
0,8
2’ 7”
0,9
2’ 10”
1,0
3’ 1”
1,0
3’ 5”
1,3
4’ 3”
1,6
5’ 2”
1,7
5’ 9”
m ft. in.
m ft. in.
0,6
2’ 0”
0,7
2’ 4”
0,8
2’ 9”
1,0
3’ 2”
1,1
3’ 7”
1,2
3’ 11”
1,3
4’ 4”
1,4
4’ 9”
1,8
6’ 0”
2,2
7’ 1”
2,4
7’ 11”
2,5 8’ 1”
3,0 9’ 7”
3,5 11’ 3”
4,0 13’ 0”
4,4 14’ 6”
4,9 16’ 2”
5,4 17’ 8”
5,9 19’ 4”
7,4 24’ 3”
8,9 29’ 2”
9,9 32’ 4”
50”
60”
70”
80”
90”
100”
110’
120”
150”
180”
200”
in.
Screen Screen
size width
(diagonal) min L Hmax max L Hmax
Min projection distance
4/3
4,2 13’ 8”
5,1 16’ 6”
5,9 19’ 3”
6,7 22’ 1”
7,6 24’ 9”
8,4 27’ 6”
9,3 30’ 4”
10,1 33’ 1”
12,6 41’ 4”
- -
- -
Max projection distance
1 39”
1,2 47”
1,4 55”
1,6 63”
1,8 71”
2 79”
2,2 87”
2,4 94”
3 118”
3,6 142”
4 157”
m in. m ft. in.
m ft. in.
0,5
1’ 9”
0,7
2’ 2”
0,8
2’ 6”
0,9
2’ 10”
1,0
3’ 2”
1,1
3’ 6”
1,2
3’ 11”
1,3
4’ 3”
1,6
5’ 3”
1,9
6’ 4”
2,2
7’ 3”
m ft. in.
m ft. in.
0,7 2’ 5”
0,9
2’ 11”
1,0
3’ 5”
1,2
3’ 11”
1,3
4’ 5”
1,5
4’ 10”
1,6
5’ 5”
1,8
5’ 10”
2,2
7’ 3”
- -
- -
3,0 9’ 7”
3,7 12’ 1”
4,3 14’ 1”
4,9 16’ 0”
5,5 18’ 0”
6,1 20’ 0”
6,7 22’ 0”
7,3 24’ 0”
9,1 30’ 0”
11,0 36’ 0”
12,2 40’ 0”
50”
60”
70”
80”
90”
100”
110’
120”
150”
180”
200”
in.
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Projection distance table HT300E
Projection distance table HT300E
Screen Screen
size width
(diagonal) min. L H max max. L H max
Min projection distance
4/3
3,4 11’ 0”
4,0 13’ 2”
4,7 15’ 7”
5,4 17’ 7”
6,0 19’ 9”
6,7 22’ 0”
8,0 26’ 5”
10,1 33’ 0”
12,1 39’ 7”
13,4 44’ 0”
- -
- -
1,1 44”
1,3 52”
1,6 61”
1,8 70”
2,0 78”
2,2 87”
2,7 105”
3,3 131”
4,0 157”
4,4 174”
4,9 192”
5,5 218”
m in. m ft. in.
m ft. in.
0,3 1’ 1”
0,4 1’ 4”
0,5 1’ 7”
0,5 1’ 10”
0,6 2’ 0”
0,7 2’ 3”
0,8 2’ 8”
1,0 3’ 4”
1,2 4’ 1”
1,4 4’ 6”
1,5 4’ 11”
1,7 5’ 8”
m ft. in.
m ft. in.
0,5 1’ 7”
0,6 1’ 10”
0,7 2’ 2”
0,8 2’ 6”
0,8 2’ 9”
0,9 3’ 1”
1,1 3’ 8”
1,4 4’ 8”
1,7 5’ 7”
1,9 6’ 2”
- -
- -
2,4 8’ 0”
2,9 9’ 7”
3,4 11’ 2”
3,9 12’ 6”
4,4 14’ 4”
4,9 16’ 0”
5,8 19’ 2”
7,3 23’ 11”
8,8 28’ 9”
9,7 31’ 11”
10,7 35’ 1”
12,2 39’ 11”
50”
60”
70”
80”
90”
100”
120’
150”
180”
200”
220”
250”
in.
Max projection distance
Screen Screen
size width
(diagonal) min. L H max max. L H max
Min projection distance
16/9
2,7 9’ 0”
3,3 10’ 9”
3,8 12’ 7”
4,4 14’ 4”
4,9 16’ 2”
5,5 17’ 11”
6,6 21’ 7”
8,2 26’ 11”
9,9 32’ 4”
11,0 35’ 11”
12,0 39’ 6”
13,7 44’ 11”
1,1 44”
1,3 52”
1,6 61”
1,8 70”
2,0 78”
2,2 87”
2,7 105”
3,3 131”
4,0 157”
4,4 174”
4,9 192”
5,5 218”
m in. m ft. in.
m ft. in.
0,3 0’ 11”
0,3 1’ 1”
0,4 1’ 3”
0,4 1’ 6”
0,5 1’ 8”
0,6 1’ 10”
0,7 2’ 3”
0,8 2’ 9”
1,0 3’ 4”
1,1 3’ 8”
1,2 4’ 1”
1,4 4’ 7”
m ft. in.
m ft. in.
0,4 1’ 3”
0,5 1’ 6”
0,5 1’ 9”
0,6 2’ 0”
0,7 2’ 3”
0,8 2’ 6”
0,9 3’ 1”
1,2 3’ 9”
1,4 4’ 7”
1,5 5’ 1”
1,7 5’ 6”
1,9 6’ 4”
2,0 6’ 6”
2,4 7’ 10”
2,8 9’ 1”
3,2 10’ 5”
3,6 11’ 9”
4,0 13’ 1”
4,8 15’ 8”
6,0 19’ 7”
7,2 23’ 6”
8,0 26’ 1”
8,8 28’ 9”
9,9 32’ 7”
50”
60”
70”
80”
90”
100”
120’
150”
180”
200”
220”
250”
in.
Max projection distance
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D ON SCREEN MENU LAYOUT
Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Filter Cinema Mode Video Type
Video • S-Video
[NTSC]
YCrCb15kHz
RGBS 15kHz
RGBS
RGB Grafico
HDMI™
Normal Anamorphic Letterbox Panoramic Pixel to Pixel User 1 User 2 User 3
Horizontal Vertical Screen control
Horizontal Vertical Screen control
Horizontal Vertical Screen control
Brightness Contrast Sharpness Sharpness Mode
Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Sharpness Mode
Brightness Contrast Color Sharpness Filter Cinema Mode Video Type
Noise reduction
Noise reduction
Video • S-Video
[PAL, SECAM]
Aspect Color Temperature Gamma Correction Overscan
HDMI™
Aspect Color Temperature Gamma Correction Overscan Position Y/C Delay
Aspect Color Temperature Gamma Correction Overscan Position
Aspect Color Temperature Gamma Correction
Position Frequency Phase
Video • S-Video
YCrCb 15kHz
RGBS 15kHz
YCrCb
YCrCb
RGB
RGB Grafico
Image
Picture
Aspect
Not active Auto Manual
Flesh tone correction On Off
Flesh tone correction On Off
Value
Overscan
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Orientation Keystone Lens Power ON Test patterns Initial settings
Floor Floor-rear Ceiling Ceiling-rear
Normal Anamorphic Letterbox Panoramic Pixel to Pixel User 1 User 2 User 3
Horizontal Vertical Screen control
Horizontal Vertical Screen control
Horizontal Vertical Screen control
Color Temperature Gamma Correction Overscan
Color Temperature Gamma Correction Overscan Position Y/C Delay
Color Temperature Gamma Correction Overscan Position
Color Temperature Gamma Correction
Position Frequency Phase
Setup
Aspect
Horizontal Horizontal
Zoom Focus
Auto Stand-by
Language Source list F1/F2 keys Source info OSD background OSD Position OSD Timeout
Menu
Zoom Focua Magnification Blank Color temperature Gamma correction
Yes No
Italiano
English
Français
Español
Deusch
Português
F1 F2
Active Yes No
Name
Cancel
Confirm
Edit source name
()?@
1
ABC2 DEF
3
GHI
4
JKL5MNO
6
PQRS
7
-
+
TUV
8
0
WXYZ
9
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Overscan
2 S-VIDEO
4 GRAPHICS RGB
3 COMPONENT / RGBS
1 VIDEO
1
2
3
4
S-VIDEO 2
GRAPH RGB 4
COMP RGB 3
VIDEO 1
5
5
HDMI
HDMI 5
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Orientation Keystone Lens Power ON Test patterns Initial settings
Floor Floor-rear Ceiling Ceiling-rear
Pixel to Pixel User 1 User 2 User 3
Horizontal Vertical Screen control
Screen control
Horizontal Vertical Screen control
Setup
Horizontal Horizontal
Zoom Focus
Auto Stand-by
Language Source list F1/F2 keys Source info OSD background OSD Position OSD Timeout
Menu
Zoom Focua Magnification Blank Color temperature Gamma correction
Yes No
Italiano
English
Français
Español
Deusch
Português
F1 F2
Active Yes No
Name
Cancel
Confirm
Edit source name
()?@
1
ABC2 DEF
3
GHI
4
JKL5MNO
6
PQRS
7
-
+
TUV
8
0
WXYZ
9
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Memories
Cancel
Confirm
Edit memory name
()?@
1
ABC2 DEF
3
GHI
4
JKL5MNO
6
PQRS
7
-
+
TUV
8
0
WXYZ
9
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
0 Auto
3 S MEMORY 3
Memories
2 S MEMORY 2
1 S MEMORY 1
Save current settings
Save initial settings
Rename
2 S-VIDEO
4 GRAPHICS RGB
3 COMPONENT / RGBS
1 VIDEO
1
2
3
4
S-VIDEO 2
GRAPH RGB 4
COMP RGB 3
VIDEO 1
5
5
HDMI
HDMI 5
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1 INTRODUCTION 3
2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 6
3 PACKAGING AND CONTENTS 8
4 INSTALLATION 9
5 SWITCHING ON AND OFF THE PROJECTOR 11
Switch on from stand-by 11
Switching off and returning to stand-by 12
6 CONNECTIONS 12
Composite video input 13
S-VIDEO Input 13
VGA input 13
RGB/YCrCb Input 13
HDMI™ 14
Motorised projection screen output 14
232 interface connector 15
7 KEYBOARD PAD 15
8
REMOTE CONTROL 16
9
ON SCREEN MENUS 17
INDEX
Source selection 17
Main menu 17
Picture 18
Image 20
Set up 22
Menu 23
Memories 25
Info 26
Quick menus 26
Messages 26
10 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 26
11
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 27
12
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 28
A TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 29
B
DIMENSIONS 31
C PROJECTION DISTANCES 31
D ON SCREEN MENU LAYOUT 34
• Due to the constant product development, specifications and design might be subject to change without notice.
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