SIM2 HT300 PLUS Product Sheet

Headquarters:
SIM2 MULTIMEDIA S.p.A.

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Germany:
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SIM2 Multimedia is certified

Due to constant product development, specifications and design might be subject to change without notice. Catalogue Grand Cinema HT300 Plus - WORLD- December 2002

HT300 PLUS

key points

• A projector designed specifically for home theater

• Proprietary high performance optical engine design (sealed)

• New 16:9 (1280x720 pixels) HD2 chip by

Texas Instruments for 720p native HDTV resolutions

• True contrast ratio >1800:1

• 6-segment color wheel

• Long throw ratio zoom lens

• DVI input

• Built-in Faroudja powered DCDi™

deinterlacer and video enhancement

• Elegant cabinet design

• Remote Input Interface (optional)

• Style Bracket (optional)

The Cinema has always been a place of dreams: now, you may savor the same, unique emotions in the
comfort of your own home. Based on the new HD-2 Digital Micromirror Device

TM

by Texas Instruments
(1280 x 720 pixels, micromirror tilting angle of 12°), the SIM2 HT300 PLUS delivers both native support for
720p, as well as a 16:9 aspect ratio for true High Definition capability. With the SIM2 HT300 PLUS projector
your emotions will never fade.

a dream in high definition

The revolution is not yet over! Get ready for the latest addition to the SIM2 Grand Cinema line: the HT300
PLUS projector. In respect to the already excellent performance of the previous HT300 model, the new SIM2
HT300 PLUS sports exceptional performance: a 28% reduction of the black level, a 17% increase of the
brightness for an overall increase of the contrast ratio of +63%. Whether you are new to the home theater
world, or an avid enthusiast, or simply prefer superior quality in your life, the SIM2 HT300 PLUS is the right
projector for you!

lifestyle & technology

HT300 PLUS

HT300 PLUS

GRAND CINEMA = Superb Image Quality. A sophisticated proprietary optical design, coupled with a high
performance zoom lens, ensures high contrast images, superior uniformity, and edge-to-edge definition
with an exceptionally good colourimetry and gray scale tracking. SIM2’s extensive experience in video
projection and processing guarantees artifact-free images, sharpness, supreme quality de-interlacing and
image format conversion from a wide range of sources.

With the SIM2 GRAND CINEMA HT it’s like being in the front row of a movie theatre: the long-throw ratio
zoom lens prevents the typical placement of the product between the viewer and the screen. In fact, the
projector is so versatile; it can be placed on a bookshelf or installed in the ceiling corner opposite to the
screen. SIM2 has developed a whisper-quiet mechanical design for extremely low acoustic noise.

The accuracy in color reproduction plays a vital part in creating a film like image. A new sophisticated
proprietary optical design, coupled with a high performance zoom lens, ensures dramatic contrast
images, superior uniformity and edge-to-edge definition with exceptional colorimetry and gray scale
tracking. The light path has been redesigned to improve the black level, allowing the SIM2 HT300 PLUS
to reach a true contrast ratio >1800:1. Indeed, SIM2 has further reduced the black level of –28% and
increased the brightness by +17%.

Furthermore, the SIM2 HT300 PLUS features a built-in deinterlacer and video
enhancement (DCDi™) powered by Faroudja Laboratories. This new technology
applies motion adaptive deinterlacing that prevents the introduction of motion artifacts
and jagged edges from video signals that originate from video cameras. The DCDi™ also features patented
3:2 pull-down with advanced edit detection for exact reconstruction of the original film frame.

Also, the DVI-D input allows complete digital connectivity to an increasing amount of
video sources equipped with digital outputs, guaranteeing a perfect reproduction without
any loss of information or interference in the signal. The SIM2 HT300 PLUS projector
is equipped with a 6-segment color wheel that, by increasing the frequency of the colored images,
dramatically reduces the color separation artifacts (commonly referred as a "rainbow effect"); the annoying
color flickering visible to a small percentage of individuals. So if you are looking for excellent color balance
and saturation, the SIM2 HT300 PLUS will deliver every bit of information in those signals onto your
screen. Indeed, handling clear, content-rich signals is where the SIM2 HT300 PLUS shines.

superb image quality

HT300 PLUS

HT300 PLUS

accessories

RII Inputs

• 2 x Composite Video via RCA

•2 x S-Video via 4 mini DIN

•1 x RGB via 15 pin VGA ‘D’ Connector

•1 x RGBS via 4 x RCA connectors

•1 x YcrCb via 3 x RCA connectors

•1 x serial RS232 via Dsub 9 pins connector

•1 jack 12V power output, active

when the projector is ON

•1 jack 12V power output, active when

16:9 and User format is selected

REMOTE INPUT INTERFACE

SIM2 has designed a unique accessory (optional) - the Remote Input Interface (RII) - that easily connects
the projector to the different video sources used in home theater applications. Positioned next to the video
sources (digital receivers, DVD, VCR, etc.), the RII is linked to the projector through a unique cable,
designed specifically to eliminate unsightly multiple cable runs to the projector and dramatically ease the
installation process.

CEILING, WALL, AND FLOOR MOUNTING BRACKET

Thanks to a specific and proprietary long throw ratio zoom lens, ceiling installations are no longer a problem.
The GRAND CINEMA HT projector may be installed using an optional bracket mounted to the ceiling opposite
the screen, avoiding the unpleasant placement of the product in the middle of the room. Also, SIM2 has
designed a very stylish floor bracket to match the awarded GRAND CINEMA HT design.

any space befitting

of a great idea

Slim and small, the SIM2 HT300 PLUS projector delivers high technology in a lightweight casing (5.8 kg - 12.8
lbs only). The ease of trasport and the wide choice of input connectors make these projectors flexible enough
to use anywhere. With GRAND CINEMA HT you can bring your private movie theater everywhere - from room
to room or house to house - without sacrificing the unique emotion delivered by the big screen.

The SIM2 HT300 PLUS long-throw ratio zoom lens (1.8 - 2.4:1) prevents the typical, unpleasant
placement of the product between the viewer and the screen. In fact, the projector is so versatile, it can
be placed on a bookshelf or installed in the ceiling opposite the screen. The triple keystone adjustment
provides a +/-8° optical correction (lens shift) for a perfectly rectangular image without artifacts, and where
high-ceiling installations are an issue, digital keystone correction (+/-13° vertical and +/-10° horizontal) can
be added via Remote Control. Last but not least, SIM2 has developed a special, whisper-quiet mechanical
design for extremely low acoustic noise.

designed for home use

HT300 PLUS

HT300 PLUS

Projection Distances
Follow the table below to determine the optimal projection distance (between the screen and the center of

the lens). This will help you to obtain the desired screen size.

Light engine

• DLP™ Type: Proprietary sealed optical engine

based on 1 DMD

TM

(HD2 chip).

• Resolution: True 16:9 (1280 x 720 pixels)

• Lens: High quality resolution with both

motorised zoom and focus adjustments

• Throw ratio: 1.8 – 2.4:1

• Lamp power consumption & life time: 120W

UHP; 6000 hours (*)

Digital Light Processing (DLP™) is a new way to project and display
video signals and is based on the Digital Micromirror Device (DMD™)
developed by Texas Instruments. The inherent digital nature of DLP™
enables noise-free, precise image quality with digital gray scale and very
good color reproduction. Finally, close spacing of the micromirrors
causes video images to be projected as seamless pictures with higher
perceived resolution.

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Digital Light Processing: How It Works

A DMDTMcan be described simply as a semiconductor light switch. Thousands of tiny, square, 16 x 16µm
mirrors, fabricated on hinges atop a static random access memory (SRAM) make up a DMD™. Each mirror
is capable of switching a pixel of light. The hinges allow the mirrors to tilt between two states: “on” or “off”.

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One-Chip DLP System

SIM2 Multimedia has chosen to develop a one-chip technology based proprietary
solution for the new range of products, designed specifically for home theater
applications. In a single-DMD projection system, a color wheel is used to create a
full-color projected image. The color wheel is a red, green, and blue filter
system that spins at 60 Hz to give 180 color fields per second (256 shades for
each of the primary colors, or 256

3

- 16.7 million ­possible colors that can be generated). A white
segment may be added to increase brightness efficiency
of the system.

the DLP

TM

technology

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HT300 PLUS

(*) Lamp life: the hours quoted have been calculated under strict test conditions. Misuses or improper use may
alter it.

Screen

size

(diagonal)

in.

Screen

width

4/3

Projection distance

min max

Screen

width

in.
50”
60”
70”
80”
90”

100”
120”
150”
180”
200”
220”
250”

m
1,0
1,2
1,4
1,6
1,8
2,0
2,4
3,1
3,7
4,1
4,5
5,1

in.
40”
48”
56”
64”
72”
80”
96”

120”
144”
160”
176”
200”

m
2,4
2,9
3,4
3,9
4,4
4,9
5,8
7,3
8,8
9,7

10,7
12,2

ft.
8’

9’
11’
12’
14’
16’
19’
23’
28’
31’
35’
39’

in.
0”
7”
2”
6”
4”
0”
2”

11”

9”

11”

1”

11”

m
3,4
4,0
4,7
5,4
6,0
6,7
8,0

10,1
12,1
13,4

-

-

ft.
11’
13’
15’
17’
19’
22’
26’
33’
39’
44’

-

-

in.
0”
2”
7”
7”
9”
0”
5”
0”
7”
0”

-

-

m
1,1
1,3
1,6
1,8
2,0
2,2
2,7
3,3
4,0
4,4
4,9
5,5

in.
44”
52”
61”
70”
78”
87”

105”
131”
157”
174”
192”
218”

m
2,0
2,4
2,8
3,2
3,6
4,0
4,8
6,0
7,2
8,0
8,8
9,9

ft.
6’
7’

9’
10’
11’
13’
15’
19’
23’
26’
28’
32’

in.
6”

10”

1”
5”
9”
1”
8”
7”
6”
1”
9”
7”

m
2,7
3,3
3,8
4,4
4,9
5,5
6,6
8,2
9,9

11,0
12,0
13,7

ft.

9’
10’
12’
14’
16’
17’
21’
26’
32’
35’
39’
44’’

in.
0”
9”
7”
4”
2”

11”

7”

11”

4”

11”

6”

11”

16/9

Projection distance

min max

technical specification

General Specifications

• Control: control software can be upgraded
via RS232 serial interface

• Power Consumption: 180W

• Mains voltage range: 100-240 Vac, +/- 10%
(48/62Hz)

• Weight: 5.8 Kg (12.8 lb)

• Cabinet dimension (WxHxD): 350 x 173 x 318 mm
(13.8” x 6.8” x 12.5”)

Cabinet colors

Standard: Gun Metal,
Optional: Shiny Silver, Royal Burgundy

Certifications

Safety: in compliance with EN 60950/UL1950
Vibration: in compliance with IEC 68-2-6
Emission: in compliance with EN 55022 class
B/150 KHz – 30MHz
Recyclable packaging

Electronics

• Horizontal & vertical scan freq.:
15-80 KHz / 48-100 Hz (max horizontal freq.
corresponding to UXGA, 60 Hz)

• Video standards and graphic resolutions: PAL B,
G, H, I, M, N, 60, SECAM, NTSC 3.58 & 4.43
automatically selected; HTDT ATSC (480p,
720p, 1080i) PC graphic standard up to UXGA
(1600 x 1200 pixels).

• Deinterlacer & processing: On-board DCDi

™

by Faroudja. 3:2 pull-down sequencing
automatically detected

• Contrast ratio (full On / full Off): >1800:1

• Color temperature: 3 preset colors temperatures
selectable by remote control

• Special video adjustments: Luma-Chroma
Delay adjustment by remote control

Supplied Accessories

AC power cords (EU, UK, and USA); length 2 m
(6.5 ft); user standard remote control
with batteries; installation and user manual

Optional Accessories

Remote Input Interface including special
connection cable (10 m); Ceiling bracket
& Grand Cinema HT style floor/ceiling stand

HT300 PLUS

HT300 PLUS

Installation

• Optical keystone adjustment: 16° (+/- 8°) lens
shift

• Digital keystone adjustment: 26° (+/-13°) vertical,
20° (+/-10°) horizontal

• Picture size: 50-300 inches diagonal

• Aspect ratio: 4:3, 16:9, Anamorphic, Letterbox
(PAN & SCAN), plus 3 custom-user (H&V)
adjustments

Inputs/Outputs

• 1 composite video via RCA connectors

• 1 S-VHS via mini Din-4 pin

• 1 RGBHV via D-sub 15 (PC input)

• 1 x RGBS/YCrCbS via 4xRCa connectors

• 1 remote input interface, EVC type, standard VESA

• 1 x RS232 on Dsub 9 pin connector

• 1 x DVI via DVI-D connector

• 1 x jack 12V power output, active when
the projector is ON

• 1 x jack 12V power output, active when 16:9
format is selected (max 12V power output 100 mA)

7/8)

174 (6-

7/8)

352 (13-

102 (4)

74 (2-15/16)

318 (12-1/2)