SIM2 HT-3000 Host Owners manual

manuale d’uso ed installazione

user and installation manual

manuel d’utilisation et d’installation

bedienungs und wartungsanleit

manual de uso e instalación

manual de utilização

ВИДЕОПРОЕКТОР

使用及安装手册

HT3000 HOST

HT3000 HOST

FULL HD

1920x1080

1 INTRODUCTION

The HT3000 HOST system combines the video signal
processing capacity of the HOST™ system with the repro­ductive fidelity of the a projector employing DLP™ technol­ogy, connecting the two units via optical fibre.
The HOST™ system, ideally placed next to the sources,
is able to acquire and process a very wide range of video
signals, and to send them, via an optical fibre connection,
to the projector.
Its range of inputs (2 Composite Video inputs, 2 S-Video in­puts, 4 Component or RGB inputs (3 via Phono/RCA con­nection & 1 Via BNC connection), 2 graphic RGB inputs,
6 HDMI™ inputs, 1 SDI input, 1 DVI-D input) allow it to be
connected to a wide range of analogue and digital sources:
DVD players, video recorders, satellite and terrestrial receiv­ers, computers, video game consoles, camcorders, 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
domestic automation system through its serial port , the 1.1
USB port, an RS232 serial port or the RJ45 Ethernet port.

CONTENTS

1 SAFETY WARNINGS

2 INTRODUCTION - CONTENTS

3 CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGING

4.1 CONTROL (REMOTE CONTROL)

4.2 CONTROL

(HT3000 and Host system keypad)

4.3 CONTROL

(Host System)

5 CONNECTION PANEL

6 INSTALLATION

7 NETWORK FUNCTIONS

8 VIDEO CONNECTIONS

9 ON-SCREEN MENUS

10 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

11 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

12 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

13 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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APPENDIX

APP.1 PROJECTION DISTANCES

APP.2 DIMENSIONS HOST - HT3000 HOST

APP.3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (Vertical Shift)

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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
30-60 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.

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

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1 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 personnel authorised by the manufacturer.

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LAMP WARNING

If the lamp suddenly ‘fails’ with a loud ‘pop’ Switch off the Projector & HOST and air the room thoroughly. Do not attempt
to replace the lamp yourself until the unit is inspected by an authorised SIM2 service agent.

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.

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.

Read all chapters of this manual carefully before switching on the projector. This manual provides basic
instructions for using the HT3000 HOST 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.

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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 installation 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 110-240 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.

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 T 5A H fuses for the projector and T3 15A H fuses
for the HOST system.

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.

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.

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 use water or liquid detergent to clean them.

Do not allow the units to overheat.

To prevent overheating, allow a free space of at least 40
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 lamp 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 horizontal and vertical lens movements are
not impeded by external objects.

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.

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.

! ATTENTION:

Do not switch off the HOST system via the front panel
or remove the power without first setting the system
into standby and allowing the unit to complete the
cool down sequence. The HOST and projector are
in constant communication with each other, there­fore when switching off the system, both units must
switched off together and vice versa when power­ing on the system. In the event of a power outage it
is recommended to completely reset the HOST and
projector.

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 located in the USA, the Electronic
Industries Alliance.

www.eiae.org
www.lamprecycle.org

3 CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGING

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LIGHT

F1

ZOOM

FOCUS

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Inside the packaging you will find:

- Projector

- HOST System

- Remote control

- Four 1.5V AAA type batteries for the remote control

- 3 mains cables for the projector (EU, UK, USA)

- 3 mains cables for the Host system (EU, UK, USA)

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- 1 cable with 3 optical fibres

- LiveColors Calibrations CD

- 2 brackets to attach the Host system to the rack

- Instruction booklet.

- two 12volt jack plugs

ATTENTION:
(If any of the accessories are missing, please contact
your dealer as soon as possible.

HT3000 HOST

4.1 CONTROL (REMOTE CONTROL)

BACKLIGHTING

Backlights the keys on the remote

control.

INPUT

Displays input selection menu.

Test Patern - Zoom - Focus

Switches on the On Screen Display and

browses through its pages.

Freezes/unfreezes a moving picture.

Selects lens zoom adjustment.

Sets the lens focus.

Automatically optimises the projected image.

MENU -

FREEZE

ZOOM

FOCUS

AUTO

STAND-BY / ON

Sets the panel to stand-by.

KEYS 0-9

Selects the sources directly.
Switches the panel on from Standby.

ESCAPE

Disables the On Screen Display.

UPDOWN/LEFT/RIGHT ARROW KEYS

Browse through the On Screen Display menus
and parameter settings. Up/Down arrows
open the quick menus.

MENU +

Switches on the On Screen Display and
browses through its pages.

MEMORIES

Opens the Memory management menu.

INFO

Displays information on the selected source
and projector status.

FORMAT

Selects the image Aspect ratio.

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MENU ESC SOURCE

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▲

▼

▶

4.2 CONTROL (PROJECTOR KEYPAD)

Opens the On Screen Display menus and

permits browsing though the various pages.

Sets the unit to stand-by.

▲-▼-◀-▶

Browse through the On Screen Display menus and
set parameters.

Disables the On Screen Display.

Opens the Input Selection
menu.

4.3 CONTROL (HOST KEYPAD)

Opens the On Screen Display

menus and permits browsing

though the various pages.

Browse through the On Scre­en Display menus and set

parameters.

Disables the On Screen Display

Switches the unit on.
Sets the unit to stand-by.

Browse through items on
the LCD display

Opens the Input
Selection menu.

Led Green

IR remote control receiver

Switches the unit on
and off

Led Red

! Please Note: The keys on the front panel of the HOST are “Touch Sensitive”. This means you do not need to press the keys

but simply apply a light touch.

VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT / RGBS

12V OUT

GRAPHICS RGB

DVI-D

HDMIAUDIO-OUTHD-SDIRS-232USBLAN

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CONTROL

R/Pr G/Y B/Pb H/HV V

R/Pb G/Y B/Pb H/HV V

R/Pb G/Y B/Pb H/HV V

R/Pb G/Y B/Pb H/HV V

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HT3000 HOST

INPUT USAGE SUGGESTIONS

(2,3) VIDEO

Television receiver, DVD player, VCR, Camcorder, video
game console

(4,5) S-VIDEO

Television receiver, DVD player, VCR, Camcorder, video
game console

(6,7,8,9) COMPONENT / RGBS

Television receiver, HDTV receiver, DVD player, VCR, cam­corder, video game console, Blu-ray player, HD-DVD play­er

(10,11) GRAPHICS RGB

Computer

(12) DVI-D

HDTV receiver, DVD player, Computer
DVI-D (Non -HDCP) - The DVD-D input is not equipped with
HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Copy Protection). This input
will not display images encrypted with HDCP. Some of the
latest graphic cards now support HDCP. Please contact the
card manufacture for more information.

(13,14,15,16,17,18) HDMI

HDTV receiver, DVD player, video game console, Blu-ray
player, HDTV player

USB - RS232 INTERFACES

(CONTROL FIELD)

Projector functions can be controlled remotely from a PC or
other dedicated devices connected to the RS232 or USB
connectors on the connector panel.
We recommend using high quality serial or USB cables to
ensure that the electrical control signals do not deteriorate
and are therefore read correctly. A specific SIM2 driver must
be installed on the control PC, supplied by your dealer/dis­tributor to use the USB port.
Upon request, SIM2 will also supply further instructions on
the protocol used for programming remote control sys­tems.

MOTORISED SCREEN OUTPUTS

(1)

The projector is equipped with two outputs (Voltage: 12
Vdc) for motorised projection screen and screen masking
systems, used for masking off the projection area to match
the projected image aspect ratio.
The TRIG1 output is activated when the projector is switched
on (blue 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.
This output is ideally suited for multiple aspect ratio screens
with motorized masking systems.

(20) HD-SDI

Professional and broadcasting equipement

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Initialisation

Status

Blue Led

Red Led

Standby

On

Cooling

Fan Error

: Off

: On

: Flashing

Overtemperature

Logo Backlit

Blue Color

Red Color

Off / Blue color

(*)

Blue Color

Red Color

Red Color

(*): selectable from OSD

air inlet

air outlet

20 cm (7,87 inches)

20 cm (7,87 inches)

20 cm (7,87 inches)

6 INSTALLATION

POSITIONING THE 2 UNITS

The HT3000 HOST system is made up of two separate units
(HOST and HT3000 projector), each of which have a power
cable and are connected to each other by a 20 m long opti­cal fibre cable. Ideally, the HOST system should be placed
on the top of a cabinet. Make sure that the surface it stands
on is stable and that there is sufficient space around it to per­mit good ventillation (at least 3 cm). Place the projector on a
stable surface or use the optional ceiling mount bracket.

! WARNING: When using the ceiling mount bracket, the

safety instructions provided with the bracket must be strictly
observed. 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. See the SETUP chapter for further details.

LED SIGNALS FOR THE TWO UNITS

CONTROLLING THE 2 UNITS

The remote control supplied (IR, infrared operation), per­mits full control of the system. It controls both the HOST™
system and the projector since both are equipped with an
IR sensor on the front while the projector also has an IR
receiver on the back. The two units are connected by a ca­ble containing three optical fibres, each ending with an LC
connector. The standard cable length (20m), permits even
the most demanding installations.

• Take care that the cable is not too taught or that it can be

tugged: in addition to disconnecting the connectors, this
may cause damage to them.

After removing the protective caps from both the fibre con­nectors and the connectors on the panel, carefully insert
the fibres into the respective connectors matching the num­bers marked on each element. Take the greatest care when
handling optical fibres and the connectors.

CONNECTIONS TO VIDEO SOURCES

Connect the cables from the video sources, the serial cable
from an external control device when used and the fibres for
connection to the projector to the back panel of the HOST
system. To get the best performance from your HT3000
HOST system, connect the various signal sources using high
quality cables specific for the video applications concerned.

PROJECTOR VENTILATION

“The lamp inside the projector generates a great deal of
heat, thus requiring a continuous flow of air to maintain op­timum operating efficiency. The air inlet & outlet are on the
sides of the projector and it is critical that these vents re­main free from obstruction. SIM2 recommends a distance
of 20 cm clearance each side. If the projectors is to be
mounted inside a “Hush Box” or a confined space then the
projector must be fed a supply of cool air to maintain good
ventilation. Inadequate ventilation will result in the projector
overheating, this may cause the projector to shut down ran­domly and will damage the lamp and significantly shorten
the lamp life.”

! WARNING:

When installing the optical fibre cable:

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Handle the fibres carefully: touch the cable only where it is

sheathed. Never pull the fibres or connectors, only the cable.

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Remove the protective cap covering the ferrule only when
inserting the connector: if it comes into contact with other
bodies it may be damaged and be unusable.

• Take special care when inserting the fibres into the respec-

tive connectors, located on the back panel of the HOST™
system and at the back of the projector.

• Make sure that the fibres are not inverted: match the num-

bers marked on the fibres with those on the connectors.

• Check that the connectors are correctly inserted.

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Take care that the cable is not knotted and that, if it is bent, it
forms a curve with a radius of no less than 2 cm.

! WARNING:

Sources (BlueRay players, VCRs, DVD players, etc.) of­ten have more than one output. To get the best results
from your system, carefully choose which output you use.
Generally the types of signal offering the best image qual­ity are, in order, HDMI™ followed by SDI - DVI-D, RGB,

HT3000 HOST

Network Setting

IP Configuration

IP: 172.031.127.045 MAC: 00:00:00:00:00:00

Email Configuration

IP Address Mode

Web interface

Remote Control

IP Address: 172.031.127.055

Subnet Mask: 255.255.000.000

Gateway: 172.031.045.115

DHCP Host Name : sim2prj

Port: 08080

Password: XXXX

Port 1: 10001

Port 2: 30704

Static IP Dinamic IP (DHCP)

Apply Settings

Factory Settings

Components, S-Video and Composite Video. However, the
HT3000 HOST system features an excellent video decoder
and de-interlacer, and therefore, even inferior quality signals
will produce extremely pleasing images.

Failure to observe the above warnings may cause the
fibre optic cable to break. It is appreciated that it is
not always practical or convenient but due to the frag­ile nature of fibre optic cables we highly recommend
to test the cable prior to and after installation. Also it
is good practice to examine the cable between fixes
and making good just in case other trades haven’t

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7 NETWORK FUNCTIONS (RJ45 connector)

NETWORK FUNCTIONS (RJ45 connector)

The HT3000 HOST system has a 10/100 Mbit Ethernet in­terface located on the HOST system connector panel to
connect the projector to a LAN network or to the Internet.
The network connection can be used to remotely control
the projector from any workstation with access to the net­work by sending TCP/IP protocol commands.
Additionally, by suitably configuring the network specifica­tions, you can receive e-mail notifications on the operating
status of the HT3000 HOST system.

Configuring network functions by OSD (network setup):

The “Network configuration” option in the “Setup” menu is
displayed only when no signal is being displayed.

accidentally damaged the cable. All cables are fully
tested prior to shipping. SIM2 cannot be held respon­sible for damage caused to property or incurred costs
as a result of a malfunctioning cable.

TYPE OF IP ADDRESS

This screen permits you to select the type of IP address to
be assigned:

1. Static IP: the IP address, network SUBNET and GATE­WAY must be entered manually.

2. Dynamic IP (DHCP): choose this option if you want the
projector IP address to be automatically assigned by the
network DHCP server (in most networks the DHCP server
is a router).

REMOTE CONTROL

In order to control the projector by TCP/IP protocol, you
must specify the TCP port to which the connection must

This menu screen permits you to:

1. access the menu for setting the projector’s network ad­dress;

2. access the menu for entering the e-mail address for re­ceiving notifications on the projector status.

The projector’s current IP address and MAC address (phys­ical address) are displayed at the bottom of the screen.
N.B. The system is delivered with default factory settings,
in which the dynamic IP address (DHCP) is active. If the
network to which the projector is connected has no DHCP
server, the current IP address displayed on screen may not
be valid.

be made (called TCP socket). Choose the port number and
set “Port 1”.
If you want to establish a connection with the projector via
the Internet, the port chosen for remote connection must
be accessible from outside (usually a Virtual Server is cre­ated in the network router to make the projector’s IP ad­dress accessible from a Personal Computer connected to
the Internet).

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Email Configuration

SMTP Mail Server:

172.031.127.066

Domain Name:

Mail Server:

SMTP Port:

00025

Recipient Address:

[e-mail]

Enable Disable

Apply Settings

Factor Settings

SAVING SETTINGS

Go to “SAVE CHANGES” to enable the chosen setup (wait
for completion of the save procedure). You must also dis­able the Mail Server in this table (in all languages).

RESTORING SETTINGS

To restore the projector’s network setting to the default fac­tory setting click on “Restore”. Wait for completion of the
restore procedure.

1. Cooling fan error (Error Code 1)

2. Temperature too high (Error Code 2)

3. Lamp error (Error Code 3)

4. Communication error (Error Codes 4 e 5)

Email sender: “CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCExxx”

C: serial code of the projector sending the notification
X: error code

Email subject: “WWWWWLLLLLFFFFFFXXXYYY#

W: Total hours of projector use
L: Hours projector lamp on
F: Software firmware version
X: Operating status:
0 – OFF
1 – ON
2 – Lamp preheating
3 – Lamp switching back on
4 – Lamp cooling
Y: Specific status:
0 – None
1 – Blank
2 – Freeze
3 – Test Pattern

EMAIL SETTINGS

This screen is used to define the operating parameters for
notification of the projector status by e-mail.

Enabled: notification service by email is enabled.

Disabled: notification service by email is disabled.

Domain name, SMTP Mail Server: parameters to be en­tered according to the specific network settings to which
the HT3000 HOST projector is connected.

IMPORTANT:
To save the network settings the projector needs to
be rebooted, set the system to standby and wait for
the cooling sequence to complete. Once the fans
have stopped power off the HOST and Projector via
main power switch. Wait 5 seconds and Power on the
projector and HOST.

DESCRIPTION OF THE NOTIFICATION MAIL SENT
BY THE PROJECTOR

If the email notification service is enabled, the projector will
automatically send an email to the specified address when
the following circumstances occur:

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8 CONNECTIONS

ATTENTION: When switching between inputs the im­age is deliberately ‘frozen’ to allow time for the sys­tem to stabilize, during this time you may see color
changes & noise on screen - this is perfectly normal
and not a malfunction of the projector

COMPOSITE VIDEO

Fit an RCA connector with a Composite Video (CVBS) sig­nal to this input.
The output connector on the external appliance is normally

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coloured yellow and will often be labelled VIDEO.
Other signal and socket formats may be preferable (be­cause they give better image quality), but this type of output
socket is still the most commonly used, and nearly all televi­sion receivers, video recorders, DVD players and camcord­ers, etc. use it.

S-VIDEO (4-5)

Fit a mini-DIN connector with an S-Video signal to this in­put.
The corresponding output on the external device is nor­mally identified by the labels S-VIDEO or Y/C. This type is
nearly as common as Composite Video, and is preferable
to the latter, since it gives higher image quality.

RGB - YPrPb

These inputs use a set of 5 RCA connectors and 5 BNC
connectors. RGB and Component signals can be applied
to each set of connectors.
If you use the RGB inputs you can select YPrPb video
mode. RGB signals may feature composite synchronisation
on the green signal (RGsB), or on the HV signal.
Connect the R, G, B outputs of the source to the respective
R, G, B inputs of the HOST system (taking care not to invert
the positions) and any synchronisation signals to the HV.
With regard to the 3 sets of RCA connectors, when hook­ing up, use the colours of the RCA connectors as an aid as
follows: the R connector is red, G is green, B is blue and
HV is white. You can use a SCART to RCA adapter cable
to connect the RGB signal from a source equipped with a
SCART output to this input.
The Component signals connect to the Y, Pr and Pb inputs:
take care that the inputs match the outputs on the source
device.
Since these may be labelled differently, refer to Table 1 to
establish the correspondence between the various signals.
As indicated in the table, the colours of the connectors can
also be of help.
Only horizontal scanning frequencies of 15 kHz (standard
video resolution) or 32 kHz or higher (high definition video,
with progressive scanning, high definition video) can be ap­plied to this input.

(2-3)

(6-7-8-9)

terlaced signals, but if the source features both progressive
and deinterlaced signal outputs it is good practice to com­pare the quality of the pictures reproduced by the HT3000
HOST in the two cases: the deinterlacing performed by the
HT3000 HOST is often more effective than that performed
by the sources themselves.

GRAPHICS RGB / YPrPb (10-11)

This input should be connected to an RGB/YPrPb type vid­eo or graphic signal using a cable with a DB15HD type con­nector. The signal source device (typically a personal com­puter or game console) must be able to provide separate
H/V synchronisation or composite H+V synchronisation.

DVI-D (Non HDCP)

This input permits you to make the best use of digital image
quality. If your source has a DVI-D output (with YPrPb or
RGB signal) connect it to this input.

HDMI™

HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) integrates an
uncompressed high definition video signal with a multi­channel audio signal and allows exchange of control data
between the video source and the HT3000 HOST.
The HDMI™ input allows connection to video sources that
use the HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection)
protocol to protect their contents. Once the video source
has been connected to the HDMI™ input, internal process­ing by the HT3000 HOST separates the video information
from the audio information.
You can use a DVI-D > HDMI adapter cable to connect the
DVI-D signal from a source equipped with a DVI-D output.
The design of the HOST means that the connection to
source equipment can be as short as possible, therefore
reducing the need for long HDMI cable runs. HDMI gives
the user access to some of the highest picture quality cur­rently available today. The system uses an encryption sys­tem called HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Copy Protection)
which protects recorded media from being copied illegally
via Satellite, cable, PC and the next generation of disc based
systems such as Blu-Ray. The connection between source
and display requires the two devices to “hand-shake” and
pass to each other the encryption keys before a picture can
be displayed. Therefore it is perfectly normal to experience
a short delay before the picture appears on screen.

SDI

The HDSDI/SDI input permits you to connect sources with
serial digital outputs in YPrPb components in compliance
with the SMPTE292M (high definition) and SMPTE259M­C (standard definition) standards. The signal, of the uncom­pressed type, is transmitted digitally by single coaxial cable,
thus guaranteeing a high level of resistance to noise and
disturbance.

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(20)

(12)

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1 VIDEO 1
2 VIDEO 2
3 S-VIDEO 1
4 S-VIDEO 2
5 COMPONENT 1
6 COMPONENT 2
7 COMPONENT 3

: 1 VIDEO 1
: 2 VIDEO 2
: 3 S-VIDEO 1
: 4 S-VIDEO 2
: 5 COMPONENT 1
: 6 COMPONENT 2
: 7 COMPONENT 3

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COMPONENT 4
GRAPHICS 1
GRAPHICS 2
DVI
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
HDMI 3

: 8 COMPONENT
: 9 GRAPHICS RGB
: 10 GRAPHICS RGB
: 11 DVI
: 12 HDMI 1
: 13 HDMI 2
: 14 HDMI 3

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HDMI 4
HDMI 5
HDMI 6
SDI

: 15 HDMI 4
: 16 HDMI 5
: 17 HDMI 6
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Source:
Resolution:
V: 50 Hz
Aspect:
Gamma:
Color Temp:
Brightness:
Contrast:

HDMI 1

1080p50

H: 56.2 MHz

Anamorphic

EN1
D50

51
60

Menu

Picture

Contrast
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Filter
Cinema Mode

50
50
50

3
2

Off Auto

Auto

Noise Reduction

Brightness

60

9 ON SCREEN MENU

All system functions can be operated from the keypad or
remote control, with the aid of a complete, user-friendly on
screen menu.

INPUTS

The input selection menu is opened by pressing 0 on the
remote control or with the SOURCE key on the projector or
HOST system keypads.
To select an input, scroll through the list with the ▲ and ▼
keys until the required input is highlighted, then press ▶.
Input selection menu display terminates if you press the ESC
key or when the On-Screen Menu display timeout interval
(set in the Setup Menu) has elapsed or after the signal has
been recognised.
Some inputs can receive RGB and YCrCb signals. The input
and type of signal (RGB or YPrPB) are set in the pull down
menu that is displayed to the right of the symbol < when
you press the key.

After selecting the signal that arrives from the source (using
the ▲ and ▼ keys), press MENU+/MENU- to confirm and
exit the pull-down menu; to the right of the < symbol, you
will see the setting you have just entered.
During the short time that it takes to find the signal, a box
will appear showing the signal requested. Additional infor­mation regarding the signal such as the video standard (for
video signals) or definition (for graphic signals), the aspect
and the current user memory can be displayed by pressing
the number key on the remote control corresponding to the
selected source.
In the SETUP menu you can select whether or not to display
this information; for further information see SOURCE INFOR­MATION in the MENU section.
Information on the selected menu can be shown on the front
display of the Host system by pressing the INFO key.

MAIN MENU

Press the MENU key on the keypad or the MENU+ or MENU­key on the remote control to access the main menu of the On
Screen Display. 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 the ▲ and ▼ keys to select the line corresponding to
the adjustment you wish to make.

The various menus offer only adjustments corresponding to
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 for the latter, and vice versa).
Some adjustments (e.g. Brightness and Contrast) are as­sociated with a numerical value that can be modified within
the set limits using the ◀ and ▶ keys.
For others (e.g. CINEMA MODE) you can choose between
two options offered on the same line and selectable using
the ◀ and ▶ keys.

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Brightness

Contrast

V ideo

S-V ideo

RGBS

YCrCb

RGB Grafico

HDMI™

DVI

SDI

RGBS 15kHz

YCrCb 15kHz

Adjustements

Inputs

Color - -

-

-

-

-

-

- -

-

-

-

-

-

-

T int

Sharpness

Sharpness Mode

Filter

Present only if the Video Standard is NTSC

Cinema Mode

Video Mode

Noise Reduction

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

--

Menu

Color Temperature
Gamma Correction

Position
Y/C Delay

1

Overscan

1

Aspect

Image

Press the < key to access these submenus, and press the
MENU+/- keys to return to the previous 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 in the SET-UP page.

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PICTURE

Press the < key to access these submenus, and press the MENU+/- keys
to return to the previous 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
in the SET-UP page.

CONTRAST

Use this control to adjust the images white level without affect­ing its dark areas. For correct adjustment it may prove useful
to display a grey scale with at least twenty bands.
Now try to increase the brightness of the white band as much
as possible while ensuring that it can still be distinguished from
the adjacent band with brightness slightly less than white.
Alternatively use a scene composed of well-lit white objects
surrounded by light objects with lower level lighting, and try to
ensure that all the objects can be separately identified.

COLOUR

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.
Increase the value until the colours appear natural: suit­able references include skin tones and grass in landscape
shots.

TINT

This adjustment controls the purity of colours. Basically it
determines the red-green ratio of the picture. Decreasing
the value increases the red content of the image, increasing
it increases the green content. For this adjustment use skin
tones or a test card image with colour bars as a reference.

SHARPNESS

This adjustment serves to modulate the signal to increase
or 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 appear unnaturally
clearly defined.

BRIGHTNESS

Use this control to adjust the darker areas of the picture
(black level), without affecting bright areas. Increasing the
value will give more detail in darker parts of the picture. For
correct adjustment it may prove useful to display a grey
scale with at least twenty bands. Now try to reduce the
brightness of the black band as much as possible while
ensuring that it can still be distinguished from the adjacent
band with brightness slightly higher than black. Alternatively
use a scene composed of black objects alongside other dark
coloured objects and try to ensure that all the objects can
be separately identified.

SHARPNESS MODE

This allows you to select the type of processing associated
with sharpness adjustment. For an interlaced or progres­sive video signal, set to Video; for PC graphics signals, set
to Graphics.
If the VIDEO option is set, it applies Noise Reduction to
increase the clarity of the image.

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.

CINEMA MODE

Use this option if the video signal source is a movie film
(obtained from a Telecin device with 3:2 or 2:2 pull-down).
In this case a deinterlace algorithm optimised for this type
of signal is applied. Selecting AUTO mode causes the de­interlacer to analyse signal characteristics and apply the
correct deinterlace mode automatically.

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Menu

Pixel to pixel

Subtitles

Color temperature
Gamma correction

Position

Overscan

Y/C Delay

Aspect

Image

Normal

Anamophic
Letterbox
Panoramic

User 1
User 2
User 3

Native
HDTV
EBU
SMPTE-C
AUTO
User 1
User 2

Standard
High

T= 7500 K

White: x = 0,296

y = 0,325

Red: x = 0,653

y = 0,293

Green: x = 0,323

y = 0,653

Blue: x = 0,113

y = 0,033

= 0.009

Medium
Low
Native
D75
D65
D50
C
User

Image

1

R G B

2

White

3

Color Information

uv

Native
HDTV
EBU
SMPTE-C
AUTO
User 1
User 2

Standard
High

x = 0,113
y = 0,033

T = 5500K

Medium
Low
Native
D75
D65
D50
C
User

= 0.009

uv

x

y

Image

1

R G B

2

Bianco

3

Color Information

= 0.009

uv

IMAGE

This menu features adjustments relating to picture position, aspect ratio,
magnification etc.

ASPECT

This adjustment allows you to change the dimensions and
aspect ratio (relationship between width and height) of the
displayed image. There are six default aspects available
and three user aspects (user adjustable parameters). You
can select a different aspect for each source: the selected
aspect ratio will be automatically applied the next time the
relative source is displayed.
You can also select the required aspect ratio from the remote
control by repeatedly pressing the
the

key and one of the number keys (1...9).

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.

Anamophic:

correctly displays a 16:9 image.

Letterbox:

displays a 4:3 letterbox image (source signal with black bands
above and below the picture) in such a way that it fills the
16:9 screen and maintains the correct aspect.

Panoramic:

widens the 4:3 image cutting off a strip from the top and
bottom. Panoramic is ideal for displaying a 4:3 image on the
16:9 screen of the Display.

key or by pressing

User 1, 2, 3:

Use this option if none of the default aspects are satisfac­tory. User formulas make it possible to continuously adjust
the picture size horizontally and vertically and therefore the
aspect ratio too.

The PULL DOWN menu, available for each aspect, permits
you to enable/disable the outlet to control the motorised
curtains used to block off the sides of 16:9 format projection
screens or the top and bottom of 4:3 format screens.

COLOUR TEMPERATURE

Changes the colour balance of the image.
You can choose one of the 5 default settings or use the user
mode for manual adjustment:

The default setting are:

NATIVE (the projector’s native primary colours)
HDTV, EBU, SMPTE-C, primary colours defined by the stand­ards.
AUTO, mode that applies one of the standard settings de­scribed above.

For each of the settings listed in column 1 RGB there are 9
default white balance adjustments. Press key 2 on the remote
control to access the white balance adjustment menu.

The default settings are:

STANDARD applies a certain white balance depending on the
standard selected in column “1 RGB”;
HIGH - MEDIUM - LOW (default white balance levels);
NATIVE (the machines native white balance);
D75 - D65 - D50 - C standard CIE illuminants;

Subtitles:

raises the image, to make space for subtitles.

Pixel to Pixel:

makes a pixel to pixel map of any image, 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 bordered by vertical and/or
horizontal black bands.

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0.8

520

540

560

Infinity

10000

6500

4800

2850

1500

1000

580

590

620

650

450

470

480

0.6

0.4

0.2

0.0

0.2 0.4
X

0.6 0.8

Y

Colour temperature can be adjusted by positioning the white
point within the CIE chromaticity diagram. The system permits
you to place the white point inside a grid positioned in the
neutral colour zone. Moving along the horizontal lines changes
the related colour temperature, with low temperatures on the
right (thus increasing the red content) and high temperatures
on the left of the graph (thus increasing the blue content).
Points along the lower horizontal line represent the colours on
the black body curve.

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The colour temperature along the vertical lines is constant
but differs to a lesser or higher degree from the black body
curve. This means that by selecting the points on the higher
part of the graph you will increase the green component.
On the contrary, by selecting points in the lower part of the
graph, the purple component increases.

GAMMA CORRECTION

Determines the systems response to the grey scale, em­phasising or attenuating the different grades of brightness
(blacks, dark, medium and light greys, whites) in the pro­jected image.
The projector has a range of gamma functions which en­able you to display any image to the best effect for the type
of video source, the ambient lighting and your subjective
preferences.
There are 3 sets of gamma curves: Standard (ST), Enhanced
SIM2 (EN) and Graphics (GR). The Standard curve has been
defined for general use, and is set for camcorders, digital
cameras, and for viewing films or photos from your PC.
The Enhanced set is suitable for watching movies. The
Graphics set is suited to displaying synthetic graphics (PC,
CAD, PC presentations, etc.).
Values higher than 2.2 increase overall contrast, but reduce
the detail of dark areas. For the most common video sources,
if you set the parameter to 2.2, you will obtain pleasant and
well-contrasted images.

GAMMA CORRECTION SETTNGS

Standard

ST1 For general use.

Enhanced SIM2

EN1 Suitable for displaying images from camcorders,

digital cameras or TV studios in bright ambient
light.

Suitable for displaying images from camcorders,

EN2

digital cameras or TV studios in poor ambient
light.

Suitable for projecting films in bright ambient

EN3

light.

Suitable for projecting films in moderate ambient

EN4

light.

Suitable for projecting films in controlled ambient

EN5

lighting conditions.

Graphics

GR1 Suitable for displaying graphic images (e.g.

Windows Desktop) in moderate lighting condi­tions.

Suitable for displaying graphic images in control-

GR2

led lighting conditions.

OVERSCAN

Eliminates irregularities around the outer borders of the image.
Some less accurate sources may produce an image with
uneven borders; thanks to the overscan function these
imperfections can be moved outside the projected area.

POSITION

Use this adjustment to position the image vertically and
horizontally. 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 centred it may prove useful to make the
system repeat the input signal analysis and image position­ing, requesting the automatic control procedure with button
A on the remote control. When this procedure is requested
it is helpful to have a white or light coloured background in
the current picture on the screen.

Y/C DELAY

Where Video and S-Video signals are concerned, 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 adjustment, unless the source or connection cable
is changed.

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Video

S-Video

RGBS

YPrPb

RGB Grafico

RGBS 15kHz

YPrPb 15kHz

Adjustements

Input

Y/C Delay

-

--

-

-

Position

-

-

Phase

-

Frequency

-

-

Color temperature

Gamma correction

Overscan

-

Aspect

HDMI™

SDI

DVI

FREQUENCY & PHASE

These adjustments, available for progressive signals and
for signals from a PC, ensure correspondence between the
number of pixels making up the signal and the number of
pixels that make up the projected image.
It is not normally necessary to adjust these parameters
because the system checks the input signal and automati­cally sets the most suitable values. If however the image is
disturbed (loss of resolution between equidistant vertical
bands or instability and lack of detail in thin vertical lines) it
may help to ask the system to rerun the input signal analysis
and set the best parameters by requesting the automatic
adjustment function with button A on the remote control
or AUTO on the keypad. If the automatic procedure fails to
achieve the required effect, enter the frequency and phase
values manually and move sufficiently close to the screen to
observe the effects of the adjustments.

SETUP

The setup menu groups adjustments that have an impact on
the image characteristics. Any adjustments not available for
a given input will not be displayed in the menu. The following
table summarises the adjustments available for each input.

ORIENTATION

Reverses the image vertically and horizontally to best fit the
installation: i.e. desktop front, ceiling front, desktop rear and
ceiling rear.

KEYSTONE

To achieve the best image quality, we recommend install­ing the projector on a surface which is perpendicular to the
screen. If the image slopes left or right, adjust the feet on
the bottom of the projector to obtain a level position, lining
up the base of the projected image with the base of the
projection screen.
If this adjustment is insufficient to centre the image on the
screen, tilt the projector and use the Vertical keystone adjust­ment to compensate for the resulting distortion.

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20%

Menu

No

Confirm?

Yes

1 VIDEO 1
2 VIDEO 2
3 S-VIDEO 1
4 S-VIDEO 2
5 COMPONENT 1
6 COMPONENT 2
7 COMPONENT 3

: 1 VIDEO 1
: 2 VIDEO 2
: 3 S-VIDEO 1
: 4 S-VIDEO 2
: 5 COMPONENT 1
: 6 COMPONENT 2
: 7 COMPONENT 3

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COMPONENT 4
GRAPHICS 1
GRAPHICS 2
DVI
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
HDMI 3

: 8 COMPONENT
: 9 GRAPHICS RGB
: 10 GRAPHICS RGB
: 11 DVI
: 12 HDMI 1
: 13 HDMI 2
: 14 HDMI 3

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LENS

It permits you to access the optical zoom area, where you
can use the ◀ and ▶ keys to decrease or increase the surface
of the projected image.
FOCUS adjustment changes the motorised lens focus.
It permits you to achieve the highest definition for the pro­jected image; perfect focus should permit you to distinguish
each single pixel that makes up the image when you move
close to the screen.
If the initial projector settings have not been changed, the
user-definable keys on the remote control (F1, F2) can be
used to access the zoom and focus settings.

POWER ON

If selected (AUTO), this option permits the system to be
switched on whenever the projector is connected to the
mains power supply.
In STANDBY mode the projector remains in STANDBY mode
and awaits the power-up command from the remote control
or keypad.

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LAMP POWER

If your projection room is especially dark, the images
projected by the HT3000 HOST system may appear to
be excessively bright. Use the LAMP POWER function to
reduce the power used to operate the lamp while achieving
maximum image quality.
In this way, the brightness of the image will be adapted to
your projection conditions guaranteeing that the lamp lasts
longer.

MENU

Makes it possible to select one of the languages available
for the On Screen Display menus.

SOURCE LIST

In order to make the HT3000 HOST system increasingly
flexible, the functions described below make it possible
to modify the input selection menu and adapt it so that it
matches the requirements of the user more closely. The main
page displays all the source inputs physically connected to
the projector.
You can delete any inputs which are not in use. To do this,
select the input in the pull down menu which appears when
you press ◀, and choose whether to enable or disable the
input.

TEST PATTERNS

Displays a series of eight test patterns, which are useful when
installing the system and checking basic functions. Use the

◀ and ▶ keys to select the various test patterns.

INITIAL SETTINGS

Resets the projector to its initial factory settings (except
Position, Orientation, Y/C Delay, Zoom and Focus). Before
performing the operation, the system will request confirma­tion.

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()?@1 ABC2 DEF

3

GHI4 JKL5MNO

6

7

TUV

8

0

WXYZ

9

PQRS

Input List / Rename Input

Cancel

Confirm

+

-

HDMI 4
HDMI 5
HDMI 6
SDI

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: 16 HDMI 5
: 17 HDMI 6
: 18 SDI

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Menu

Source list
F1/F2 Keys
Source info
OSD Backgroung
OSD Position
OSD Timeout

Language

english

Zoom
Focus
Magnification
Blank
Gamma Correction

F1 F2

Enabling or disabling of sources will automatically cause the
renumbering of the remaining active inputs.
Active video signal sources (shown in the input selection
menu) are ticked. It may be useful to identify the input with a
user defined name rather than the type of signal (for example,
with the name of the connected device).
When you have decided to display an input, select NAME
in the pull-down menu and rename the source currently in
use. This makes it easier to remember which source is con­nected to a given input; you can use up to 12 alphanumeric
characters for the name (for further details, see ENTERING
TEXT).

Entering text

The text entry menu makes it possible to enter text quickly
and easily.

F1-F2 KEYS

The remote control is equipped with two keys (F1 and F2)
which are associated with various different functions. The
screen shows six options, one for each line, and two columns
indicating the keys F1-F2. You can select F1 and F2 with the

◀ and ▶ keys on the remote control; select the function to

assign to F1 or F2 with the ▼ and ▲ keys

Zoom

Controls the motorised lens zoom, permitting you to zoom
in or out, enlarging or shrinking the projected image. By

pressing the • button on the remote control next to the

menu (zoom/focus) you can display a pattern that aids zoom/
focus operations.
This permits you to access the optic zoom control, where
the ◀ and ▶ keys zoom in and out.

Focus

When selected, the ◀ and ▶ keys adjust the focus.

Text input mode is the same whether you are editing an exist­ing name or entering a name for the first time. Characters can
be entered in any of the available positions (represented by
horizontal lines). Use the ◀ and ▶ keys to move the cursor
left or right respectively.
Press the number key corresponding to the character;
pressing once selects the first character, twice, the second
character and so forth. The available characters are shown
in the text entry menu that appears in this setup mode. Once
you have entered a character, move to the next space on the
right to enter the next with the ▶ key on the remote control,
and repeat the procedure. This applies even if the letter is
associated with the same key as before. Use the ▲ key to
switch from upper case to lower case characters and vice
versa. Cancel errors with ▼ after selecting the character to be
cancelled. Once you have completed the text entry procedure
confirm your text and save it by pressing the MENU+ key on
the remote control. If you wish to cancel the changes, press
MENU- on the remote control.

Magnification

Activates the electronic zoom, the keys ◀ and ▶ zoom in
on the image. If you press the key again you will enter PAN
mode in which the ◀ and ▶, ▼ and ▲ keys enable you to
pan over the enlarged image. When the ▼ key is pressed a
third time, the system resets the projector to original view­ing settings.

Blank

Switches off the video signal and displays a blank screen.
As soon as the key is pressed an OSD message lasting a
few seconds confirms that the function has been activated.
You can restore the previous conditions by pressing any key
on the remote control.

Gamma correction

Successive pressing of the key in question (F1 or F2) makes
it possible to select any of the available gamma curves.

SOURCE INFORMATION

When enabled (YES) each time the source is changed in­formation regarding the signal type is displayed. If disabled,
(NO) no information on the source is displayed.

OSD BACKGROUND

Determines the type of background for the On Screen Display
(opaque or transparent).

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Image Picture

BRIGHTNSS ASPECT
CONTRAST COLOR TEMPERATURE
COLOUR OVERSCAN
TINT GAMMA CORRECTION
SHARPNESS
FILTER
NOISE REDUCTION

1 MEMORY 1

0

2 MEMORY 2
3 MEMORY 3
4 MEMORY 4
5 MEMORY 5
6 MEMORY 6
7 MEMORY 7

Memorie

OSD DISPLAY TIMEOUT

Determines the On Screen Display timeout after the last event
(adjustment using remote control or keypad). The adjustment
is made using the ◀ (decrease) and ▶ (increase) keys within
a 6-200 second timeframe.

MEMORIES

The main picture parameters can be saved in discrete sets
of values called Memories so that they can be subsequently
applied as a group using a single command.

There are 6 separate Memories (Memory 1, Memory 2.... -6)

for each of the 14 signal types handled.

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The following image parameters can be saved/recalled by
the Memory Management system:

Some of these parameters may not be available for certain
inputs or certain input signals, as indicated in Tables 4 and

5.
The Memory Management function menu page is activated
by pressing the

SAVING A MEMORY

To save the current image settings in Memory 1, move the
cursor to line 1 using the ▼ and ▲ keys and open the drop-
down menu by pressing the ◀ key. Select the “Save current
settings” line. The message “Current settings saved” will
be shown at the bottom of the display to confirm that the
operation has been completed. Repeat the operation to save
other image settings in new memories.

key on the remote control.

confirm that Memory has been applied. The memory will be
associated with the particular source and signal type and will
be automatically applied whenever that particular combina­tion of source and signal type is selected.

RESTORING INITIAL SETTINGS FOR A MEMORY

When you need to restore the initial settings in a Memory that
has previously been modified, select the line referring to the
Memory in question and open the corresponding pull-down
menu (key ◀). Then select the “Save initial settings” line.
A message stating “Initial settings saved in Memory 1” will
appear at the bottom of the display.

RENAMING A MEMORY

All Memories can be named. To assign a name (with a maxi­mum length of 12 alphanumeric characters) to a Memory,
select the Rename option from the corresponding pull-down
menu. Enter the text as described in the paragraph Text
Entry.

RESTORING CURRENT SETTINGS

When you enter the MEMORIES menu a copy of the current
settings is saved in a temporary memory (marked 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 Memory 0 (0 ­AUTO). Note that this operation must be performed before
the Memories menu page disappears (30 seconds after the
last operation with the remote control or keypad). The next
time it appears, in fact, the temporary memory will contain
new information that takes account of any Memories se­lected on the last time but one that the MEMORIES page
was accessed.

Memory 0 can be used even when you do not wish to enable
Memories management for the signal in use. In fact, 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 operating status of the projector and
information concerning the projected video/graphic signal.
This function is displayed by pressing the

key on the re­mote control (or, when the On Screen Display is not enabled,
the ▶ key on the keypad).

USING A MEMORY

To use a Memory, select the line in question and press the
▶ key. The settings stored in the memory you have selected
will be applied to the projected image, while a message will

QUICK MENUS

The quick menus provide access to the main adjustments
that affect image quality without opening the main menu.
BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, COLOUR, TINT, SHARPNESS,
FILTER and NOISE REDUCTION adjustments appear at the
bottom of the screen one after the other when the ▼ and

▲ keys are pressed.

MESSAGES

The following messages may appear on your screen:

No signal:

The system does not recognise any signal applied to the
selected input. In this case:

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HT3000 HOST

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ENGLISH

• Make sure the selected input is connected to a video

or graphic signal and that that source is functioning
correctly.

•

Check the condition of the cables used to connect the

system to the various sources.

•

Make sure the video or graphic signals supplied by the

source are compatible with the system’s technical speci­fications and, in particular, with those of the selected
input.

Out of range

This message appears when either the resolution or the verti­cal/horizontal frequency of the input signal exceeds system
specifications (e.g. a QXGA graphic signal).

10 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

The projector does not require internal adjustment. There are
no user serviceable parts inside the projector.
To replace the bulb or any other repairs, contact your local
service centre, whose engineers will be happy to efficiently
solve any problem.
Use a soft cloth to clean the projector housing, if necessary
slightly dampened with water and a small amount of neutral
soap. Do not rub the rear panel markings.

The lens may be cleaned with a small very soft, non-abrasive
brush, 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.

11 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

NO POWER (LEDs ALWAYS OFF)

•

Check that the projector’s power switches are turned

on.

•

Check that the power cables are correctly connected

to the projector’s power sockets.

• Check the condition of the fuse located next to the power

socket at the rear of the projector.

Replace the fuse located on the projector’s power socket

•

with an identical type (T 3,15A H).

•

If the fuse blows repeatedly, seek technical assistance

from your nearest service centre.

LAMP FAILS TO SWITCH ON

If this happens immediately after the last time the unit

•

was switched off, allow a few minutes between switching
off and switching on again.

This will allow the lamp to cool down to the optimum

temperature for switching on.

If the lamp fails to light - even though the unit has had

•

time to cool down - seek technical assistance from your
nearest service centre.

Check the state of the connection by using Table 1 to

•

interpret the code displayed by the system LEDs.

Reset the Projector & HOST by turning off the power

•

on both units. Wait 10 seconds before powering on
again.

Check fibre Optic cable connections on Projector and

•

Host.

NO IMAGE

Make sure the selected input is connected to a video

•

or graphic signal and that that source is functioning
correctly.

Check that the source is HDCP compliant, you will not

•

get a picture using encrypted material via the DVI-D
input.

Make sure the video or graphic signals supplied by the

•

source are compatible with the HT3000 HOST system’s
technical specifications and, in particular, with those of
the selected input.

Check the condition of the cables used to connect the

•

projector to its input sources.

Check the state of the connection by interpreting the

•

code displayed by the system LEDs.
Make sure the cooling air vents on the units are not

•

blocked and that the room temperature is below 35°C.

PICTURE OK ON 1080i & 720P MATERIAL BUT NO
PICTURE DISPLAYED IN 1080P 60HZ/50HZ?

• This usually means that the HDMI cable has insufficient

bandwidth to pass 1080p 60hz/50hz.This is quite com­monon cheap cables and also excessively long cables.
We suggest using better quality cables and as short as
possible, avoid cables in excess of 10mtrs.

HT3000 HOST

WHEN USING AN EXTERNAL HDMI SWITCHER OR
AV AMP, SOME TIMES WHEN SWITCHING INPUTS I
DO NOT GET A PICTURE

• First of all bypass the switcher and connect directly to

the projector and check that all cable are OK. Change

to a lower resolution if your source is set to 1080p

50/60Hz, try at 1080i - if the picture comes on then it
suggests there are bandwidth or compatibility issues of
the switcher, check with the manufacturer to see if there
are any software updates for the AV Amp or switcher.

Try unplugging the HDMI cable from the HOST and plug

in again to activate the “hot plug” detection, also try this
for all other HDMI inputs.

ENGLISH

COLORED SPARKLES ON SCREEN

• Occasional appearances of color flashes and sparkles

appear on screen when set to 1080p 50/60hz. This can
happen as a result of lower quality switchers and cables,
try a lower resolution.

IMAGE IS DISTURBED, UNSTABLE OR NOISY

•

Check compatibility of the video or graphic signals with

the technical specifications of the system, and specifi­cally, with the specifications of the selected input.

•

Check all cables.
If the problem occurs on a terrestrial broadcast source

•

signal, check that the receiver has been correctly tuned
in and that the aerial system is in good working order.

•

If the problem occurs in a video signal from a video

recorder, ensure that the videotape is in good condition
and that VCR mode is active in the PICTURE menu.

•

Adjust the Sharpness parameter in the PICTURE menu

to optimise the projected image.

If using a Blu-Ray or HDVD high definition disc player

•

please be aware that material recorded on the disc
may be encoded with frame rate of 1080p 24Hz which
represents the same format as shown in a movie theater.
Quite often the movie trailers, on screen warnings,
menu’s and special features will be recorded at a dif­ferent rate as the main feature such as 1080i25/30Hz
etc. Therefore, depending on how your player is set up
the projector will appear to be “hunting” for the correct
signal and sometimes it will display “No Signal” while the
player is synchronising to the correct format. On these
occasions - a few seconds of the program start maybe
missed while the projector stabilizes. This is a normal
characteristic and not considered to be a malfunction.

INCOMPLETE IMAGE ALONG BORDERS

• Check compatibility of the video or graphic signals with

the technical specifications of the system, and specifi­cally, with the specifications of the selected input.

•

Open the automatic image adjustment function by

pressing the key A on the remote control or ◀ on the
projector’s keypad.

•

Adjust the horizontal or vertical position of the image with

the IMAGE/POSITION menu (if available for the input in
question).

•

Adjust the image width and height, selecting Aspect in

the IMAGE /ASPECT menu.

•

Adjust the overscan setting applied to the image on the

IMAGE/OVERSCAN menu.

IMAGE TOO DARK/PALE OR UNNATURALLY COLOURED

• Check compatibility of the video or graphic signals

with the technical specifications of the system, and in
particular, with the specifications of the selected input.

•

Adjust the Contrast, Brightness, Colour and Tint param-

eters in the PICTURE menu.

•

If necessary, adjust Colour Temperature and Gamma

Correction (IMAGE menu).

GRAPHIC IMAGE WITH POOR QUALITY VERTICAL DETAIL

• Check compatibility of the video or graphic signals

with the technical specifications of the system, and in
particular, with the specifications of the selected input.

•

Press key A on the remote control or ◀ on the projector

keypad to execute automatic adjustments.

•

Adjust the Frequency and Phase settings in the IMAGE

menu to optimise the vertical details of the image(if
available for the input in question).

VIDEO IMAGE SHOWING COLOUR MISALIGNMENT ON
VERTICAL DETAILS

• Check compatibility of the video or graphic signals

with the technical specifications of the system, and in
particular, with the specifications of the selected input.

Adjust Y/C Delay settings in the IMAGE menu to reduce

•

colour misalignment.

REMOTE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK

• Check remote control battery power and that they are

inserted correctly.

•

Ensure the area between the infrared sensors (on the

front panel of the projector) and the remote control is
free from obstructions.

•

Make sure the infrared sensors on the front and rear

of the projector are not exposed to very bright light
levels.

12 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

You can purchase the following optional accessories at your
Dealer: Ceiling mount kit
A range of lenses are available from our dealers to satisfy
varying installation and projection distance needs. See the
Additional Information chapter for further details on projection
distance and enlargement ratios.
Always contact our service centre to have the lens replaced.
Use only original or SIM2 Multimedia approved acces­sories.

WARNING: for ceiling/wall installation, using a sus­pension bracket, carefully follow the instructions and
safety regulations provided with the bracket in the
packaging.

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16 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

ELETTRONICS

Input signals:

• 2 COMPOSITEVIDEO (CVBS)
gilded RCA type connectors

1.0 Vpp / 75 Ω, negative synchronisation

• 2 S-VIDEO (Y/C)
4 pin mini-DIN connectors
Y: 1.0 Vpp / 75 Ω, negative synchronisation
C: 0.286 Vpp / 75 Ω, [NTSC burst rated level]

0.3 Vpp / 75 Ω [PAL, SECAM burst rated level]

• 2 SETS OF 5 BNC CONNECTORS (YPRPB/RGB)

• 2 SETS OF 5 RCA CONNECTORS (YPRPB/RGB)

- Component signal
Y: 1.0 Vpp / 75 Ω,
PrPb:0.7 Vpp / 75 Ω

- RGB Signal
R,B:0.7 Vpp / 75 Ω
G: 0.7 Vpp / 75 Ω, HV synchronisation

1.0 Vpp / 75 Ω,
Positive or negativeTTL, 5 Vpp / 1 kΩ

• 2 RGBHV (RGB analogic)
female DB15HD-type connectors
R,B: 0.7 Vpp / 75 Ω
G:0.7 Vpp / 75 Ω, separate H, V or HV synchronisation

1.0 Vpp / 75 Ω,
Positive or negativeTTL, 5 Vpp / 1 kΩ

• 6 HDMI HDCP

• 1 DVI

• 1 SDI

Control: Keypad on rear input panel, remote control,

Horizontal frequency:

Vertical frequency: 24Hz (on for 1080p resolution)

48Hz~100Hz

Video standard: automatic selection (PAL B,G,H,I,M,N,60,

High definition standard: ATSC HDTV (480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p)
Graphic standards: VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA
Colour temperature: from 5500K to 9000K

Outputs: 2 12V jack connectors (1 active when system

Image shift range:

-33% image

+50% image

negative or 3 level synchronisation [HDTV]

negative or 3 level synchronisation [HDTV]

negative or 3 level synchronisation [HDTV]

via RS232 from PC or home automation
devices, USB 1.1

from 15 to 80 kHz (up to UXGA format @ 65

Hz)

SECAM, NTSC 3.58 and 4.43)

powered, 1 active when 16:9 aspect ratio
selected)

GENERAL: PROJECTOR

Power cable: (EU, UK and US); 2m long
Power supply: from 100 to 240 VAC, +/- 10% toler-

ance

Frequency from 48 to 62 Hz

Power consumption: 300 W max
Fuse: T 5 A H, 5 x 20 mm
Dimensions: 435 x 190 x 430 mm (WxHxD)
Dimensions: 17,1 x 7,5 x 16,9 inches (WxHxD)

Weight (approx): 11 kg
Operating temperature: 10 to 35°C
Shipping temperature: -15 to 55°C
Storage temperature: -15 to 55°C
Humidity: 20% to 95% without condensation
Safety: EN 60950
Portability: considered “desktop equipment”
Electromagnetic
compatibility: EN 55022 Class B

EN 55024
EN 61000-3-2
EN 61000-3-3

Transport: IEC 68-2-31, IEC 68-2-32

GENERAL: HOST

Power cable: (EU, UK and US); 2m long
Power supply: from 100 to 240 VAC, +/- 10% toler-

ance

Frequency from 48 to 62 Hz

Power consumption: 30W max
Fuse: T 3,15 A H, 5 x 20 mm
Dimensions: 438 x 90 x 301 mm (WxHxD)
Dimensions: 17,02 x 3,5 x 11,8 inches (WxHxD)
Weight (approx.): 2,5 Kg
Operating temperature: 10 to 35°C
Shipping temperature: -15 to 55°C
Storage temperature: -15 to 55°C
Humidity: 20% to 95% without condensation
Safety: EN 60950
Portability: considered “desktop equipment”
Electromagnetic
compatibility: EN 55022 Class B

EN 55024
EN 61000-3-2
EN 61000-3-3

Transport: IEC 68-2-31, IEC 68-2-32

HT3000 HOST

APPENDIX

DIMENSIONS HT3000 HOST

PROJECTION DISTANCES

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

10 (0,39)

49,9 (1,92)

165 (6,5)

289 (11,37)

301 (11,85)

APP.1 HOST DIMENSIONS (in brackets inches dimensions)

HT3000 HOST

APP.1 HT3000 HOST DIMENSIONS

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HT3000 HOST

3

Screen Size

(Diagonal)

Screen Width

Inches cm cm m m m m cm cm

Screen Height

Min Projection

Distance

Max Projection

Distance

Min Projection

Distance

Max Projection

Distance

Min. Offset Max. Offset

SCREEN

PROJECTION DISTANCE

H screen center* (Ho)

T1 T2

60

80

90

100

110

120

150

180

220

133

177

199

221

244

266

332

398

487

75

100

112

125

137

149

187

224

274

2,0

2,7

3,0

3,4

3,7

4,0

5,0

6,1

7,4

2,7

3,6

4,1

4,6

5,0

5,5

6,8

8,2

10,0

2,7

3,5

4,0

4,4

4,9

5,3

6,6

8,0

9,7

3,7

4,9

5,6

6,2

6,8

7,4

9,3

11,1

13,6

-25

-33

-37

-41

-45

-49

-62

-74

-90

37

50

56

62

68

75

93

112

137

Screen Size

(Diagonal)

Screen Width

Inches Inches Inches ft. ft. ft. ft. Inches Inches

Screen Height

Min Projection

Distance

Max Projection

Distance

Min Projection

Distance

Max Projection

Distance

Min. Offset Max. Offset

SCREEN

PROJECTION DISTANCE

H screen center* (Ho)

T1 T2

60

80

90

100

110

120

150

180

220

52,3

69,7

78,4

87,2

95,9

104,6

130,7

156,9

191,7

29,4

39,2

44,1

49,0

53,9

58,8

73,5

88,2

107,9

6,62

8,83

9,94

11,04

12,14

13,25

16,56

19,87

24,29

8,98

11,97

13,47

14,96

16,46

17,95

22,44

26,93

32,92

8,72

11,62

13,07

14,53

15,98

17,43

21,79

26,15

31,96

12,16

16,21

18,24

20,26

22,29

24,32

30,4

36,48

44,58

-9,7

-12,9

-14,6

-16,2

-17,8

-19,4

-24,3

-29,1

-35,6

14,7

19,6

22,1

24,5

27,0

29,4

36,8

44,1

53,9

(*) H-screen center= H-screen center

(*) H -screen center=H-lens center (in floor position)

(*) H-screen center= H-screen center

(*) H -screen center=H-lens center (in floor position)

APP.2 PROJECTION DISTANCES (16:9)

Metric Measure

Imperial measurements

APP.2 PROJECTION DISTANCES (2.35:1)

Screen Size

(Diagonal)

Screen Width

Inches cm cm m m m m cm cm

Screen Height

Min Projection

Distance

Max Projection

Distance

Min Projection

Distance

Max Projection

Distance

Min. Offset Max. Offset

SCREEN

PROJECTION DISTANCE

T1 T2

60

80

90

100

110

120

150

180

220

140

187

210

234

257

280

351

421

514

60

80

90

99

109

119

149

179

219

1,60

2,13

2,40

2,67

2,93

3,20

4,00

4,80

5,86

2,17

2,89

3,25

3,61

3,97

4,33

5,42

6,50

7,95

2,10

2,81

3,16

3,51

3,86

4,21

5,26

6,31

7,71

2,94

3,91

4,40

4,89

5,38

5,87

7,34

8,81

10,76

-20

-26

-30

-33

-36

-39

-49

-59

-72

30

40

45

50

55

60

75

90

109

Screen Size

(Diagonal)

Screen Width

Inches Inches Inches ft. ft. ft. ft. Inches Inches

Screen Height

Min Projection

Distance

Max Projection

Distance

Min Projection

Distance

Max Projection

Distance

Min. Offset Max. Offset

SCREEN

PROJECTION DISTANCE

T1 T2

60

80

90

100

110

120

150

180

220

55,2

73,6

82,8

92,0

101,2

110,4

138,0

165,6

202,4

23,5

31,3

35,2

39,2

43,1

47,0

58,7

70,5

86,1

5,25

6,99

7,87

8,74

9,62

10,49

13,12

15,74

19,24

7,11

9,48

10,66

11,85

13,03

14,22

17,77

21,33

26,07

6,9

9,2

10,35

11,5

12,66

13,81

17,26

20,71

25,31

9,63

12,84

14,44

16,05

17,65

19,26

24,07

28,89

35,31

-7,8

-10,3

-11,6

-12,9

-14,2

-15,5

-19,4

-23,3

-28,4

11,7

15,7

17,6

19,6

21,5

23,5

29,4

35,2

43,1

H screen center* (Ho)

H screen center* (Ho)

(*) H-screen center= H-screen center

(*) H -screen center=H-lens center (in floor position)

(*) H-screen center= H-screen center

(*) H -screen center=H-lens center (in floor position)

Metric Measure

HT3000 HOST

Imperial measurements

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HT3000 HOST

5

Center= 0

Screen

Height

Projection Distance

Sreen

Lens projectione center

0 % Oset

Center= 0

Screen

Height

Projection Distance

Sreen

Lens projectione center

0 % Oset

App.3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (VERTICAL SHIFT)

To install the HT3000 HOST system correctly place the projector so that the projected image completely fills the screen.
Ideally, to avoid image distortion, the projector should be positioned perfectly perpendicular to the projection screen,
as shown in the figure below. The centre of the projection lens should be lined up with the centre of the projection
screen.

VERTICAL SHIFT (ASSUMING 0% OFFSET)

CAUTION:
The examples shown in the figure give only general indication on the use of the vertical shift. Each projection
lens may require differing vertical shift settings. For more detailed information, see the technical specifications
or contact an authorised SIM2 Multimedia centre.

HT3000 HOST

Screen center= 0

Screen

Height

Ceiling installation

+50% Oset

Screen center= 0

Screen

height

Floor installation

-33% Oset

VERTICAL SHIFT (ASSUMING +50% OFFSET)

If it is not possible to position the projector perpendicular to the projection screen (with the centre of the lens in line with
the centre of the screen) you can use the mechanical shift to move the projected image either above or below the centre
of the projection lens.

VERTICAL SHIFT (ASSUMING -33% OFFSET)

CAUTION:
The examples shown in the figure give only general indication on the use of the vertical shift. Each projection
lens may require differing vertical shift settings. For more detailed information, see the technical specifications
or contact an authorised SIM2 Multimedia centre.

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