SIM2 HT305E User Manual

User and Installation Manual

The home theater projector

HT305

cod.46.0495.000

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

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1 INTRODUCTION

DIGITAL
INPUT

AUDIO
OUT

ZOOM

CONTROL

(RS 232)

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 protection against
risk of fire, replace
only with same type
and rating fuse.

Congratulations and thank you for choosing a HT305 projector, a SIM2 Multimedia SpA product (Fig. 1).

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A sophisticated proprietary optical system, coupled with a hight

C-SYNC

DVI

performance zoom lens ensures hight contrast images, superior
uniformity and edge-to-edge definition.

A new 6-segment colour wheel dramatically reduces the so
called “rainbow effect” and gives a better contrast, better
colorimetry and a lower black level to the image.

The new DarkChip3™ DMD™ chip ensures, on top of the high
definition resolution (1280 x 720 pixels), an increased contrast
ratio of > 3200:1 thus delivering on the screen an even more
realistic image.

Fig. 1

Using the very latest in DLP™ technology, this projector has
been designed specifically for high quality “Home Cinema”
applications.

Sophisticated digital processing and a wide choice of inputs
enable the connection of a variety of sources such as DVD
players, analogue and digital VCRs, analogue and digital sa­tellite receivers and personal computers etc.

The long throw zoom lens allows the position of the projector to
be located behind the viewer, thus reproducing a cinema-like
installation (Fig. 2).

Fig. 2

The low-noise ventilation system – with variable speed fans – en­sures appropriate cooling and maximizes projector reliability.

To fully appreciate your new projector we recommend the
use of a good quality screen and surround-sound system.
Contact your nearest authorized SIM2 Multimedia dealer for
further details.

SIM2 carries out comprehensive functional testing in order
to guarantee the maximum product quality.
For this reason, when you start using the product lamp ope­rating hours may already be at between 30 and 60.

In addition to the regular tests, the Quality Control depart­ment performs additional statistical tests at the time of
shipment.
In this case the packing may show signs of having been
opened, and the accumulated lamp operating hours may
be slightly higher than the hours associated with the stan­dard tests.

DLP and DMD are registered trademarks of Texas Instruments.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface
are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing
LLC

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3

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HDMI

AUDIO

OUT

ZOOM

CONTROL (RS 232)

GRAPHICS R GB

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 protection against
risk of fire, replace
only with same type
and rating fuse.

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21

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14

18

22

19

20

1 Projection lens
2 Lens shift knob
3 Cooling air inlet vents
4 Remote control IR sensor
5 Cooling air outlet vents
6 Adjustable carry-handle
7 Adjustable levelling feet
8 Ceiling/wall bracket fixing holes

9 Fused power socket
10 Main power switch
11 Remote control rear IR sensor
12 Green LED
13 Red LED
14 Rear keyboard pad
15 Composite video input
16 S-Video input
17 VGA input
18 RGB / YCrCb input
19 HDMI™ input
20 Optical Audio Output
21 12Vdc screen output
22 RS232 interface connector

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2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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.

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.

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.

• 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.

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Please follow carefully the warnings listed below, to ensure safe

100-240 Vac

50/60 Hz

DIGITAL
INPUT

AUDIO
OUT

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.

AUDIO

OUT

250 V

T 3.15A H

2

3

4

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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).

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).

Fig. 4

• 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 sur­faces 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.

• 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).

• Always position the projector away from direct heat sour­ces.

• Do not touch the surface of the projection lens.

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2

3

4

• The projector must be positioned on a stable, suitable pla­tform 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-

3 PACKAGING AND CONTENTS

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.

Fig. 5

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).

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.

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DIGITAL
INPUT

AUDIO
OUT

ZOOM

CONTROL (RS 232)

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 protection against
risk of fire, replace
only with same type
and rating fuse.

F1

ZOOM

FOCUS

F2

ZOOM

ZOOM

ZOOM

ZOOM

FOCUS

FOCUS

FOCUS

ZOOM

FOCUS

DIGITAL
INPUT

AUDIO
OUT

ZOOM

CONTROL

(RS 2

32)

GRAPH

ICS 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 protection
against risk of fire, replace
only with same type
and rating fuse.

DIGITAL
INPUT

AUDIO
OUT

ZOOM

CONTROL (RS 232)

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 protection against
risk of fire, replace
only with same type
and rating fuse.

4 INSTALLATION

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).

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).

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).

Fig. 6

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 (Fig.9).

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KEYSTONE

20%

C-SYNC

Fig. 9

DIGITAL
INPUT

AUDIO

OUT

ZOOM

CONTRO

L (RS 2

32)

GRA

PHICS R

GB

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 protection against
risk of fire, replace
only with same type
and rating fuse.

DIGITAL
INPUT

AUDIO
OUT

ZOOM

CONTROL (RS 232)

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 protection against
risk of fire, replace
only with same type
and rating fuse.

DIGITAL
INPUT

AUDIO
OUT

ZOOM

CONTROL (RS

232)

GRAPHIC

S 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 protection against
risk of fire, replace
only with same type
and rating fuse.

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).

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).

Fig. 12

To activate an electric motorised screen a 12 Volt output is
provided at the rear of the projector. This can be connected

Fig. 10

to a screen interface unit, which can be supplied by screen
manufacturers (Fig. 11).

For rear projection the screen must be translucent.
For front projection, we recommend the use of screens with low
gain specifications (i.e. 1.3 to 2). The use of high gain screens
should be avoided due to their limited viewing angle, which is
undesirable for a large audience.
Preferably, use a screen with black, non-reflecting borders,
which will perfectly frame the projected image.

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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.

ZOOM

CONTROL (RS 232)

GRAPHICS R GB

1

2

4

F1

E

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this will reduce contrast and black level detail on the projected
image. For the true cinema experience best results are achie-

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.

ved with little or no ambient light.

5 SWITCHING ON AND OFF THE PROJECTOR

CAUTION: Connect the projector to a power supply with a
nominal voltage within the following values: 100-240 Vac,
50/60 Hz. It must be earthed (Fig. 13).

Fig. 13

Upon switch on (in position I) the projector will initialise (red and
green LEDs on). Followed by stand-by mode (red LED on) (Fig.

14).

SWITCH ON FROM STAND-BY

By remote control: press one of 1...9
By keyboard: press Up or Down Arrow.

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.

Fig. 14

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HDMI

AUDIO

OUT

ZOOM

CONTROL (RS 23 2)

GRAPHICS RGB

R/Cr

G/Y

B/Cb

HV

1

2

4

3

5

ATTENTION: pour ne pas compromettre
la protection contre les resque d'incende
remplacer par un fusible de meme type
et de mems caracteristique

CAUTION: for continued protection against
risk of fire, replace
only with same type
and rating fuse.

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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 memo­rising the input selection at the time of switch-off.
The fans will continue to work until the lamp has cooled down

6 CONNECTIONS

(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).

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)

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 - especially
in low light areas.

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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 against
risk of fire, replace
only with same type
and rating fuse.

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

COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT

CONTROL (RS 232)

B/Cb

HV

1

2

CVBS

COMPOSITE VIDEO

S-VIDEO

CONTR OL (RS 232)

B/Cb

HV

1

2

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.

Fig. 17

This input is suitable for a “Composite Video CVBS” via a cable
with an RCA/Phono connector (Fig. 17).

S-VIDEO INPUT

This input is suitable for equipment fitted with a S-Video output
to give improved picture performance (S-VIDEO/S-VHS) Con­nection 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

Fig. 18

Fig. 19

RGB/YCrCb INPUT

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

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care to observe the correspondence with the outputs on the

HDMI

AUDIO

OUT

ZOOM

CONTROL (R S 232)

GRAPHICS RGB

R/Cr

G/Y

B/Cb

HV

1

2

4

3

5

CAUTION: for continued protection against
risk of fire, replace
only with same type
and rating fuse.

HDMI

AUDIO

OUT

ZOOM

CONTROL (R S 232)

GRAPHICS RGB

R/Cr

G/Y

B/Cb

HV

1

2

4

3

5

CAUTION: for continued protection against
risk of fire, replace
only with same type
and rating fuse.

ZOOM

CONTRO L (RS 232)

GRAPHI CS RGB

1

2

4

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.

HDMI™

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 inte­grates 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.

Fig. 21b

MOTORISED PROJECTION SCREEN OUTPUT

Fig. 22

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
TOSLINK connector in accordance with the S/PDIF standard.

The projector is equipped with two outputs (Voltage: 12 Vdc) for
motorised projection screen and screen masking systems. These
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).

Fig. 21a

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).

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RS232 INTERFACE CONNECTOR

HDMI

AUDIO

OUT

ZOOM

CONTRO L (RS 232)

GRAPHI CS RGB

R/Cr

G/Y

B/Cb

HV

1

2

4

3

5

CAUTION: for continued protection against
risk of fire, replace
only with same type
and rating fuse.

It is possible to control the projector through a personal compu­ter. First, load the appropriate projector control software onto
your PC, then simply connect thi s i n p u t to a ca­bl e fr o m y o ur PC ’s R S23 2 se ria l po rt ( Fi g . 2 3 ) .

7 KEYBOARD PAD

Eight push buttons, at the rear of the projector, will allow com­plete operation without the use of the remote control.

Fig. 23

Switches off to stand-by.

Menu

Activates the On Screen Display menus. Navigates
Menu pages.

Auto

Selects Auto Adjust

Navigate through and make adjustments to the

Freccia Su/Giù/Sinistra/Destra

On Screen menus.

-Focus-Esc

De-activates the On Screen Display and gives access to
the lens Zoom/Focus adjustment functions.

(automatic optimisation of the
displayed image).

Arrow Up/Down switch on from stand-by and

recall Source Selection menu..

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8 REMOTE CONTROL

+

-

+

-

+

-

+

-

C-SYNC

DVI

F1

ZOOM

LIGHT

Insert the batteries, taking care to match the polarity, as indi­cated in the battery recess of the remote (Fig. 24).

four 1,5 V
AAA type
batteries

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
infrared 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).

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.

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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

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5 HDMI

1
2
3
4

5

15kHz

RGBS

3

COMPONENT/RGBS

YCrCb AutoSync
YCrCb 15KHz

YCrCb
RGB AutoSync

RGB 15KHz
RGB

9 ON SCREEN MENU

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

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 È/Í keys on the keypad. To select an input, scroll the list
with the È/Í keys until the desired input is highlighted, then
press Ë.

Display of the input selection menu is terminated by pressing the
ESC key, or when the time allowed for displaying the on-screen
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 Á 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 Ë 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
this information, for more details check the
in

“MENU”

SETUP

menu it is possible to choose to visualize or not

“SOURCE INFORMATION”

section.

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,
SETUP

and

MENU

, in which the various adjustments are grouped

PICTURE, IMAGE,

according to the frequency of use. Use È/Í to select the line
corresponding to the adjustment you wish to make (Fig. 27).
The various menus only offer the relevant adjustments in ac-

After selecting the source signal (by means of the È/Í keys),
press
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

MENU+/MENU -

Fig. 26a

Fig. 26b

to confirm and close the pull-down menu;

cordance 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 Á/ËÈ/Í a numerical value that can be varied within the
set limits using the keys Á/Ë. For others (e.g.

VIDEO TYPE

) you can

choose among three options presented on the same

Á/Ë).

Other adjustments (marked by the < symbol) provide submenus,

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Fig. 27

which appear as a superimposed window in which the selection

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

is made with the È/Í keys (Fig. 28).

These submenus are accessed by pressing the Ë key, while

Fig. 28a

Fig. 28b

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 pictu­re, 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.

exit and return to the upper level occurs by pressing
Press
menu display or wait for it to disappear automatically after the
number of seconds set on the

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 prove
useful to display the signal relative to the grey scale within which
the black level and the level immediately above it must be
separately identifiable. Alternatively use a scene composed of

MENU+/-

ESC

on the remote control or keypad to interrupt the

SETUP

page.

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
signals use

GRAPHIC MODE

VIDEO

mode is advisable; with PC graphic

.

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

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BRIGHTNESS

CONTRAST

Video

S-Video

RGBS YCrCb RGB Grafico

HDMI™

RGBS 15kHz
YCrCb 15kHz

ADJUSTEMENTS

INPUTS

COLOR - -

-

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-

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-

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SHARPNESS

SHARPNESS MODE

FILTER

Adjustable/can be set

Not adjustable/can not be set

CINEMA MODE

VIDEO TYPE

FLESH TONE CORRECTION

NOISE REDUCTION

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-

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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

TABLE 1 - INPUT SIGNALS AND ADJUSTABLE/SETTING ITEMS

part the filter is activated.
This allows you to compare the effect of the filter.
It is possible to deactivated the filter (
tomatic adjustments (

AUTO

) or to manually select (
value suitable for the image with the
In case of using the

VALUE

adjustement, it is enoght to select

NOT ACTIVE

VALUE

adjustment.

), to use the au-

MANUAL

to cursor below and set the value with the Á/Ë keys of the
remote control.
Associated to the
the specific function
more natural. Often the use of noise reduction filter slightly

NOISE REDUCTION

there is the possibility to use

(FLESH TONE CORRECTION)

to make skin tone

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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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.

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).

ANAMORPHIC

LETTERBOX
gnal having black bands above and below the picture) so that
it fills the 16:9 screen and maintains the correct aspect ratio.

PANORAMIC
the upper and lower parts.
Panoramic is ideal for displaying a 4:3 image on the 16:9

: allows a 16:9 picture to be displayed correctly.

: serves to display 4:3 letterbox image (with source si-

: this aspect stretches the 4:3 image, slightly cropping

Fig. 29

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.

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)

Fig. 30

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Along vertical lines the color temperature is constant but is

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

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

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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.

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 co­loured background on the screen in the current picture.

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

TABLE 2 - INPUT SIGNALS AND ADJUSTABLE/SETTING ITEMS

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 sharpness
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.

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SETUP

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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..

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).

Fig. 33

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 adjustement helps
to compensate possible horizontal tilts of the projector.

Fig. 31

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).

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 HT
305 system provides two test pattern ,each available with the
ajustment 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 Á and Ë keys,the test image can be easly removed
pressing again the • key of the remote control.

Fig. 32

If the projected images needs to be centred horizontally, the
manual lens shift adjustment allows the projected image to

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Fig. 34

n the initial phase of installation the configurable keys (F1, F2)

No

Confirm?

Yes

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4

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Source list/Edit source name

ACTIVE

NAME

Yes No

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 È and Í keys to browse pattern.

FACTORY DEFAULTS

Reconfigures the projector to original factory settings except
Position, Orientation, Y/C Delay, Zoom and Focus.

Fig.35

The inputs with an active video signal (visible in the input selec­tion 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 connected 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))

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 Á key, it is possible to activate the
source (Fig. 35).
The exclusion or activation of the source will automatically
renumber the remaining active inputs.

Fig.36

The text insertion mode remains the same if text is being inserted
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 Á and Ë 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

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

it is necessary to move with the cursor in the next right position
with the Ë key of the remote control, repeat this procedure

to insert other letters.
Use the È key to switch from small case to capital letters and

viceversa.
Any mistake can be deleted with the Í 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
If you want to delete the modifications use the

MENU+

key.

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 Á/Ë keys of the remote control; the function
given to F1 and F2 is chosen with the È/Í 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.

the image) using the Á/Ë keys. The area of the picture to be
enlarged is selected in Pan mode (symbol in the centre of the

picture) using the È/Í and Á/Ë 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

È/Í keys to select the most appropriate curve.

SOURCE INFORMATION

When active
related to the signal. If not active
on the selected source.

(YES)

each source change will show the information

(NO)

there will be no information

Zoom

Allows to access the optic zoom, where the Á/Ë keys allow to
increase or decrease the size of the projected image.

Focus

Once selected, the Á/Ë 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

Fig.37

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

3 COMP/RGB(YCrCb 15KHz) 3 COMP/RGB(RGB 15KHz)

3 COMP/RGB(YCrCb)

3 COMP/RGB(RGB)

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2 S-VIDEO

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CONTROL (RS 2 32)

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0 Auto

3 S MEMORIA 1

Memories

Save current settings
Save initial settings
Rename

2 I

1 S

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:

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).

SAVE A MEMORY
To save the current values of the image parameters in Memory

1, use the È and Í keys to move to line ‘1’ and then open
the pull-down menu by pressing the Á/Ë 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.

Fig.39

RECALL A MEMORY
To recall a Memory, select the desired line and press Ë. 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 ( Á 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.

The operations that can be performed on each memory se­lected are described here below.

Fig.38

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 correspond­ing 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

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On entering the ‘Memories’ menu, a copy of the current settings
is saved in a temporary menu (labelled with
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
tion must be completed before the ‘Memories’ menu page
disappears (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 (
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 Ë key on
the remote control).

- AUTO)

can be used even when you do not wish

0 - AUTO

0 - AUTO

). Once

. However, this opera-

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 adjustments
appear at the bottom of the screen, one after another, when

È/Í 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.

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.

- Input a signal that is within specifications.

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 assi­stance.

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 sour­ces.

- 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 / Advanced
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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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.

12 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

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.

You can purchase the following optional accessories at your
Dealer:

- Wall/Ceiling Bracket Kit.

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.

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A TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

OPTICAL HT 305

Projection system: optical engine based on 1 DMD™

DarkChip3™ chip, sealed housing,
dusty proof

DMD™ panel: resolution 1280x720 pixel

Brightness uniformity: 10% above or below the average

Contrast ratio: > 3200:1 (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 (7’ 11” - 10’ 10”)
80”: 3.2m - 4.4m (10’ 6” - 14’ 5”)
100”: 4.0m - 5.5m (13’ 2” - 18’ 1”)

Keystone adjustement: up to 26° (optical: ± 8° digital:

±18°)

Lamp: 150 W

Lamp life time: 6000 hours (average value measured

in the laboratory under optimal con­ditions; it can be sensibly reduced by
the unit misusing)

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ELECTRICAL

GENERAL

Input Signals: CVBS on RCA/Phono type connector
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

Video processor: DTI, CTI, comb filter, noise reduction.
Sharpness, Y/C delay and NTSC tint

adjustments

Remote control: via infrared remote control and via

computer through RS232 serial inter­face

Low Voltage Power Output:

Output : Optical Digital Audio on TOSLINK con-

two 12 Vdc output, 100 mA max on

jack connectors

nector

Supply: from 100 to 240 Vac, -10% +6%

tolerance

Frequency: from 48 to 62 Hz

Consumption: 200 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 400mm 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

L

L

B DIMENSIONS

74

352

174

102

318

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.

(Fig.40b)(Fig.40a)

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Projection distance table HT305

Screen Screen
size width

(diagonal) min. L H max max. L H max

in.

50”
60”
70”
80”

90”
100”
120’
150”
180”
200”
220”
250”

Projection distance table HT305

Screen Screen
size width

(diagonal) min. L H max max. L H max

in.

m in. m ft. in.

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.

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”

Min projection distance

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”

Min projection distance

m ft. in.

16/9

Max projection distance

m ft. in.

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”

4/3

Max projection distance

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”

m ft. in.

50”

60”

70”

80”

90”
100”
120’
150”
180”
200”
220”
250”

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”

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”

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”

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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”

- -

- -

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”

- -

- -

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

User 3

Vertical
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

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GHI4 JKL5MNO

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PQRS

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TUV

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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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Keystone
Lens
Power ON
Test patterns
Initial settings

Floor-rear
Ceiling
Ceiling-rear

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

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GHI4 JKL5MNO

6

PQRS

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+

TUV

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0

WXYZ

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_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Memories

Cancel

Confirm

Edit memory name

()?@1 ABC2 DEF

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GHI4 JKL5MNO

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PQRS

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TUV

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0

WXYZ

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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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INDEX

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

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

Motorised projection screen output 14

232 interface connector 15

7 KEYBOARD PAD 15

8 REMOTE CONTROL 16

9 ON SCREEN MENUS 17

A TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 29

B DIMENSIONS 31

C PROJECTION DISTANCES 31

D ON SCREEN MENU LAYOUT 34

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