ArndStr. 34-36
D-60325 Frankfurt Am Main
Tel. 0800.8007462
Telefax 0800.9007462
e-mail: info@sim2.de
web site: www.sim2de.com
UK:
SIM2 UK LTD
Steinway House
Worth Farm, Little Horsted
Nr. Uckfield
East Sussex TN22 5TT
Tel. +44.01825.750 850
Telefax +44.01825.750 851
E-mail: info@sim2.co.uk
Web site: www.sim2.co.uk
USA:
SIM2 USA INC.
10108 USA Today Way
Miramar, FL 33025
Tel. +1.954.442.2999
Telefax +1.954.442.2998
E-mail: sales@sim2usa.com
Web site: www.sim2usa.com
SIM2 Multimedia is certified
Due to constant product development, specifications and design might be subject to change without notice. GC Catalog WORLD - January 2006
About SIM2 Multimedia
About DLP technology
Introduction to the
Grand Cinema series
The Grand Cinema HT series
DLPTM-based front projectors
Contents
2
6
8
11
The Grand Cinema RTX series
DLPTM-based rear projectors
The Grand Cinema HTL series
LCD displays
The Technical Specifications
26
36
39
SIM2 Multimedia
Innovation in home cinema
SIM2 Multimedia mission is to offer solutions for home cinema applications: in
other words, truly sensational rear (45” and 55” diagonal) and front projection
products, capable of outputting a picture up to 150-300” diagonal.
SIM2 products are designed for today's and future requirements and incorporate
all of those exceptional performances that have created the SIM2 legend.
In the home theatre market, SIM2 Multimedia is today's synonymous of
innovation and quality. The company provides one of the industry's most
comprehensive line of video entertainment projectors and high-end professional
display that have a common denominator: a cinematographic quality for future-
proof products.
The marketing policies of the company are world-oriented with a direct presence
through the headquarter/subsidiary in Italy, USA, UK and Germany and in over 45
countries world-wide through partnerships with qualified distributors. SIM2
Multimedia's headquarters are located in Pordenone, Italy. The capillary, world-
wide distribution, coupled with an excellent customer service, guarantees
absolute serenity in time.
SIM2 celebrates 10 year
anniversary
In 2005, SIM2 Multimedia celebrates its first 10 years of operation.
Since its founding in July 1995, SIM2 has grown from a small company to
one of the most hotly sought-after manufacturer of top-notch products,
continuously meeting the needs of the home entertainment market with
products embodying the very best in performance and available technology.
Today we have a permanent staff of 125 and have earned a reputation for
our continuous innovation and the quality of our products.
SIM2 Research & Development
SIM2 has gained in reputation thanks to its strong commitment on innovation and great passion
for outstanding image quality. Indeed, SIM2 Multimedia invests over 20% of its human resources
and over 10% of total turnover in R&D activities, assuring constant innovation of products.
SIM2 Research & Development team's achievements:
1. an innovative “alpha path” light engine for a revolutionary product
series.
2. the best signal processing device coupled with the most
sophisticated deinterlacer;
3. a wide selection of connections to allow interface with today's and future
sources; in particular, the latest HDMI™ (High Definition Multimedia
Interface) input that safely processes uncompressed signals, making illegal
reproductions impossible to accomplish; HDMI™ doesn't require any analog/digital
conversion - and/or vice versa - and controls simultaneously up to 8 audio channels with a
quality higher than the one offered by normal CDs.
4. the use of fibre optics cable. SIM2 is the only consumer manufacturer to use an optical link
between a remote and external video processing unit (DigiOptic™ Image Processor) and the
projector for a loss-free and interference-free signal.
23
home is where
If you’re like most people, you
the theatre is
It has often been said, “A man’s home is his
castle”. With that adage in mind, it’s no surprise
that more and more people are choosing to enjoy
their favorite movies, sporting events and TV
programs in the comfort of their own private
theatre. Whether you’re an avid host or prefer
quiet evenings at home, a personal theatre allows
you to express your style in entertainment.
A name you can trust
On the basis of more than 10 years of experience in cutting edge
innovation, SIM2 Multimedia, is a world-leading manufacturer dedicated to
bringing a cinema-quality picture into your home. Investing in a SIM2’s
projector you can be confident that it will deliver on sharpness, brightness
and colour fidelity.
Sit back, relax and enjoy
A home theatre creates an exclusive domain within your living space, where
the reality of your surroundings is suspended and you’re immersed in a total
entertainment experience. Imagine enjoying a great football game or movie
in the intimate surroundings of friends and family with cinema-quality
projection and sound. A SIM2 projector is an essential part of this
experience.
want to make the most of
your leisure time
SIM2 Multimedia design engineers pay particular attention to ensure
that their projectors are an attractive addition to your home. Your
family and friends will immediately notice the elegant design, which
is certain to complement your décor. Furthermore, all SIM2’s
projectors offer relaxed ease-of-use via remote control and our
comprehensive warranties ensure peace of mind.
Your attitude toward entertainment is as unique
as your personality
Regardless of the size of your home, you may have concerns about how a personal theatre will transform your living space. Retractable
screens and ceiling or bookshelf mounted projectors allow you to convert a multi-purpose living area into a theatre at your discretion. You
may also choose to design a dedicated home theatre room with a wall-mounted screen. Whatever the case, creating a theatre that
complements the personality of your home should be a fulfilling experience; the possibilities are as endless as your imagination.
45
DLP™ technology
Dark-metal technology
In first-generation DMD systems, the particles of light
occasionally escaped to screen, subtly affecting the
contrast ratio of the projected image. In the DarkChip™
generation, a light-eating "dark metal" coat is applied to the
interior of each chip, preventing stray light from traveling to
screen when mirrors are switched off. Now, photons go
only where they're wanted.
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 colour reproduction.
Finally, close spacing of the micromirrors causes
video images to be projected as seamless
pictures with higher perceived resolution.
How it works
A DMD can be described simply as a semiconductor light switch.
Thousands of tiny, square, 13x13 µm 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”.
One-chip system
White light passes through a colour wheel filter, causing
red, green and blue light to be shone in sequence on the
surface of the DMD. The colour wheel spins at 60 Hz to
give 180 colour fields per second (256 shades for each of
the primary colours, or 2563 - 16.7 million - possible
colours that can be generated).
The switching of the mirrors, and the proportion of time
they are 'on' or 'off' is coordinated according to the colour
shining on them. The human visual system integrates the
sequential colour and sees a full-colour image. A white
segment may be added to increase brightness efficiency of
the system.
Three-chip system
DLP™ technology-enabled projectors for very high image quality or high
brightness applications such as cinema and large venue displays rely on
a 3-DMD-chip configuration to produce stunning images, whether
moving or still.
In a 3-chip system, the white light generated by the lamp passes
through a prism that divides it into red, green and blue. Each DMD chip
is dedicated to one of these three colours; the coloured light that the
micromirrors reflect is then combined and passed through the projection
lens to form an image.
Advantages in Home Entertainment
Sharper image: all digital technology recreated the source with maximum fidelity so you may enjoy clear, sharp pictures.
Knockout colour: high contrast and better accuracy mean brilliant colours and richer blacks.
Slim design: lightweight semiconductor technology allows for thin and elegant TVs and projectors.
67
GRAND CINEMA series
the ultimate home theatre experience
We have changed the
rules of the game
key points
? Designed specifically for home theatre
? Based on Texas Instruments' DLP™
technology
? Built-in deinterlacer and video processor
? Lens shift and digital keystone adjustment
? Long Throw Ratio zoom lens
? HDMI™ and DVI inputs
? Improved software functions
Grand Cinema Line - Cutting-edge technology combined with elegance
and style; brought to you by the masters in home cinema projection: SIM2!
The SIM2 Grand Cinema Line has been created to endorse the strategic
positioning of SIM2 within the home theatre marketplace and to fulfil the
needs of a discerning customer seeking to enjoy a truly high end “ultimate
home cinema experience”, whilst being backed up with reliable product
support from qualified staff.
All Grand Cinema products have been designed and manufactured using
the most advanced cutting edge technology available to the current
marketplace; the SIM2 Research and Development team working closely
with new technologies to develop the ultimate image quality.
Grand Cinema offers a hands on approach to cinema
viewing. An extremely sophisticated and versatile firmware
and software, gives the customer the enjoyment of self
customizing a fully adjustable user interface, allowing the
viewer to tailor the picture to their exacting requirements.
Alternatively, this fully customisable interface offers flexibility
to professional installers and lifestylers, allowing them to
set-up the projector to deliver the best image quality for the
living conditions.
The recent introduction of new projectors to the Grand
Cinema range, together with the introduction of HDMI™
The Grand Cinema line has received a plethora of prestigious international awards for excellence in its category, aesthetics, innovation, etc.
digital Input, places SIM2 firmly at the forefront of the technology
revolution.
The SIM2 Grand Cinema range is the only projector line that features
HDMI™ Input across the entire range. SIM2 is the only company in the
home theatre industry Worldwide to currently offer this to the customer.
89
HT
SIM2’s proprietary
engine and optical
path
Since the introduction of the Grand Cinema line
to the World market in 2000, the SIM2 Research
& Development team have been praised and
acknowledged for their outstanding
achievements, no exception being the
revolutionary “alpha path” light engine.
SIM2's optical engineers have once again achieved an extraordinary goal
after months of research and development activities, resulting in a new
optical engine, which has an absolutely perfect light path, delivering
outstanding colours and reaching very high and true contrast ratios.
The coupling of this revolutionary new light engine with the newly
introduced HDMI ™ Input has brought about a truly exceptional picture
quality that has never before been experience!
Last, new electronics and software functions are now featuring the Grand
Cinema Line such as a new Formatter Board that is integrated with the
latest Video Processor. This hardware and software new implementation,
together with others, allow functions such as Video Noise Reduction,
Flesh Tone Correction, Customized Adjustment of all parameters,
Overscan of 33 different positions, Auto POWER ON selectable and many
others.
Grand
Cinema
In the year 2000, SIM2 has revolutionized the
home theatre market with the introduction of the
SIM2 GRAND CINEMA HT series: the new
projector line based on Digital Micromirror Device
by Texas Instruments.
The SIM2 GRAND CINEMA HT series has been completely designed by SIM2
specifically for home theatre and home entertainment applications with a specific
criteria in mind: the best performance without compromise for a product that fulfils
the requirements of the most demanding home theatre enthusiast.
? High pixel response time
? True contrast ratio: 1000:1
? High brightness: >600 cd/m2
? HTL40 LINK only: The first LCD display to
feature fibre optic connection
? HTL40 LINK only: External DigiOptic™
Image Processor with 12 inputs
? HDMI™-HDCP & DVI (HTL40LINK) inputs
? On board Video Processing
? Intelligent memory functions
? 60.000 hours lamp life time
? Wall Mount (standard)
? Crystal or Matt Silver tabletop support
(optional)
? Elegant cabinet design available in 3
different colours
Unprecedented image quality
The 40-inch HTL40 series combines state-of-the-art technology and
stylish, compact design and is available with (HTL40 LINK) or without
(HTL40) SIM2’s DigiOptic™ Image Processor. Featuring the latest TFT
panel technology, the HTL40 series has a WXGA resolution of 1366 x 768
- fitting a native 16:9 aspect ratio - and an enhanced 1000:1 contrast ratio.
The HTL40 displays deliver rich, saturated colours, a superb gray scale
tracking, and a brightness of 600 cd/m2, for a sharp vivid picture even in
direct sunlight conditions.
Intelligent Memory functions
The HTL40 LINK and HTL40 can store up to 3 image memory settings
such as brightness, contrast, colour temperature, etc. for each input; for a
total of 75 settings and 24 respectively. When you select a new source, the
parameters stored in each memory may be applied simultaneously. Or, you
may simply choose to recall it despite the change of source type.
Design and colours
The HTL40 series sports a contemporary and stylish
design, befitting to the most diverse of home interiors; a
new masterpiece by the award-winning designer Giorgio
Revoldini. The adopted technological solutions represent
the best in terms of material selections. Every component
speaks of attention to details: from the front crystal glass,
to the refined wood or matt silver back panels, to the
crystal or Matt Silver tabletop support (optional).
The HTL40 series back panel is available in Matt Silver
(standard) and two types of refined woods: Rosewood or
Whitened Oak.
Also, LCD allows screens to be thinner than ever before. In
fact, the HTL40 series, with its depth of only 10,2 cm (4”)
not only can fit flat on a wall, it can fit in places conventional
televisions cannot.
Rosewood
Black version
Whitened Oak version
Extraordinary Features
The HTL40 LINK and HTL40 displays feature an impressive array of digital
connections, including HDMI™ and DVI. HDMI™ is a purely digital
connection that transmits the uncompressed bitstream directly from the
source through to the display - even high definition - and is backwards
compatible with DVI. The on-board Video Processing guarantees an
image that is free from motion artefacts and that your film collection is
displayed just as the Director intended!
Wide Viewing Angle and long-life lamp
You can enjoy watching the HTL40 LINK and HTL40 from a variety of
angles and distances up to 170 degrees horizontally and vertically.
Also, the HTL40 series is equipped with a high performance, long-life
lamp (60.000 hours) for low operating costs.
36
HTL40 LINK only: the DigiOpticTMImage Processor
The HTL40 LINK features SIM2's DigiOptic™ Image Processor, the remote unit equipped with a wide choice of inputs and linked to the
display through a thin digital fibre optic cable (3,5mm - 0,14" diameter). This means incredible flexibility with the installation, greatly reducing
the need for numerous long cable runs to the display. The system is also upgradeable to accommodate future additional connections.
37
Technical
Specifications
39
GRAND CINEMA HTHT500 E-LINKHT500 E HT300 E-LINKHT300 EHT280 E
LIGHT ENGINE
DLPTMType3 Chip DMD™ HD2+3-Chip DMD™ HD2+1 DMD HD2+ DarkChip3™1 DMD HD2+ DarkChip3™1 Chip DMD™ ED2
Resolution1280x7201280x7201280x7201280x7201024x576
LensHigh Quality, high resolution improved High Quality, high resolution improved High Quality, high resolution improved High Quality, high resolution improved High Quality, high resolution improved
Lamp power consumption & life time*250W, 1500 hours250W, 1500 hours120W 8000 hours120W 8000 hours120W 8000 hours
INSTALLATION
Throw ratio1,44-1,8:1 (standard lens - type L2)1,44-1,8:1 (standard lens - type L2)1,8-2,4:11,8-2,4:12,1-3,1:1
Lens shiftV+13°-5,5° ; H +/-3,9°; V+13°-5,5° ; H +/-3,9°; V+/-8°V+/-8°V+/-10°
Digital keystone adjustment:V+/-18°; H+/-10°V+/-18°; H+/-10°V+/-18°; H+/-10°V+/-18°; H+/-10°V+/-18°; H+/-10°
Picture size (inches diagonal)50-30050-30050-25050-25050-250
Aspect ratio: 4:3, 16:9 Anamorphic, LetterBox, panoramic, pixel to pixel• • • ••
+ 3 custom-user adjustments
ELECTRONICS
Horizontal & vertical scan freq.: 15-80kHz/48-100Hz • • • ••
SDTV: PAL (B,G,H,I,M,N,60); SECAM; NTSC 3,58; NTSC 4,43 automatically selected• • •• •
HDTV: ATSC (480p, 720p, 1080i); 576p• + 1080i 50Hz• + 1080i 50Hz• + 1080i 50Hz• + 1080i 50Hz•
PC graphic standard: VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA @ 60 Hz.• UXGA @ 65Hz• UXGA @ 65Hz•••
On Board Video Processing•••••
Contrast ratio (Full ON/ Full OFF)>4300:1>4300:1>3500:1>3500:1>2500:1
Colour temperature: 3 preset colour temperatures + RC user adjustment acting• • • • •
directly on each colour (RGB)
Special video adjustments: noise reduction, fleshtone regulation•••••
Other special adjustments: memories/overscan•••••
optics for higher contrast and better optics for higher contrast and better optics for higher contrast and better optics for higher contrast and better optics for higher contrast and better
black level with both motorized black level with both motorized black level with both motorized black level with both motorizedblack level with both motorized
zoom and focus adj.zoom and focus adj.zoom and focus adj.zoom and focus adj.zoom and focus adj.
INPUTS/OUTPUTS
On DigiOptic™ Image ProcessorOn DigiOptic™ Image Processor
Composite Video (RCA)21211
S-Video (mini Din 4 pin)21211
RGBS/YCrCb (RCA)---11
RGBHV/YCrCb (RCA)313-RGBHV/YCrCb (BNC)111-RGBHV (D-Sub 15 pin)21211
DVI (DVI-D)111--
TM
HDMI
11111
OUT Digital Audio (Toslink)11111
RS232 (D-Sub 9 pin)11111
OUT 12V 100mA (via Jack)22222
1
Choice of 5 different lenses with these throw ratio: 0,64:1 1,2-1,44:1 1,8-2,4:1 2,4-3,6:1 3,6-5,6:1
(*) Lamp life: the hours quoted have been calculated in a lab under strict test conditions. Lamp life varies depending on usage conditions and the surrounding environment.
The calculated lamp life cannot be guaranteed and is not protected by warranty
4041
GRAND CINEMA HTHT500 E-LINKHT500 EHT300 E-LINKHT300 EHT280 E
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Software control: upgradable via RS232 serial interface•••••
Power consumption:340W max340W max180W max180W max180W max
Mains voltage range: 120-240Vac ±10% (48/62Hz)•••••
Weight:28Kg lbs (61.7)28 Kg. (61.7 lbs)5.8 Kg. (12.8 lbs)5.8 Kg. (12.8 lbs)5.8 Kg. (12.8 lbs)
Dimensions (WxHxD):540x210x615mm540x210x615mm350x173x318mm350x173x318mm350x173x318mm
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Installation and User Manual•••••
AC power cords 2m (EU, UK ed USA)•••••
Remote control and batteries ----Backlit remote control and batteries•••••
DigiOptic™ Image Processor•-•-Fibre optics cable - 20m•-•--
Horizontal & Vertical scan freq.: 15-80kHz/48-100Hz (freq. Max H = UXGA 60Hz)•••
SDTV: PAL (B,G,H,I,M,N,60); SECAM; NTSC 3,58; NTSC 4,43 automatically selected• •• no PAL (M,N)
ATSC (480p, 720p, 1080i); 576p• + 1080i 50Hz••
PC graphic standards: VGA, SVGA, XGA, UXGA (1600x1200)• ••
On Board Video Processing•••
Contrast ratio (Full ON/ Full OFF)>2300:1>2000:1>2300:1
Colour temperature: 3 preset colour temperatures + a RC user adjustment• + high and low light••
acting directly on each colour (RG
Special video adjustment: noise reduction, fleshtone regulation•Other special adjustments: memories/overscan•Hyperband tuner--•
Tuner: PAL (B/G, D, K, I), SECAM (B/G, D, K, L, L1)--•
Audio: 2x20W RMS with built-in amplifier--•
SRS TXT surround and equalizer--•
Teletext leel 1.5 FLOP--•
Sleep Timer / child lock--•
custom-user adjustments
-
-
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Control: control software upgradable via RS232 serial interface•••
Power consumption170W max170W max270W max
Mains voltage range: 100-240Vac ±10% (48/62Hz)••240 Vac ±10% (48/62Hz)
Weight:85 Kg (187,4 lbs)65 Kg (143,3 lbs)105 Kg (187,4 lbs)
Dimensions (WxHxD):1494 x 1228 x 425 mm 1228x1108x374 mm1494x1228x425mm
(*) Lamp life: the hours quoted have been calculated in a lab under strict test conditions. Lamp life varies depending on usage conditions and the surrounding environment.
The calculated lamp life cannot be guaranteed and is not protected by warranty
INPUTS / OUTPUTS on DigiOptic™ Image Processoron DigiOptic™ Image Processor
Aerial75 Ohm--1
SCART 1--1 composite video or 1 RGB + L/R audio
SCART 2--1 composite video + L/R audio
L/R audio (RCA) - input--3
Amplified L/R audio - input--1 (90W max)
L/R audio (RCA) - output--1
Subwoofer (RCA)--1
Composite Video (RCA)221
S-Video (mini Din 4 pin)221
RGBS/YCrCb (RCA)--1
RGBHV/YCrCb (RCA)33RGBHV/YCrCb (BNC)11RGBHV (D-Sub 15 pin)221
DVI (DVI-D)11HDMI1-OUT Digital Audio (Toslink)11RS232 (D-Sub 9 pin)11software updates only
OUT 12V 100mA (via Jack)22-
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Installation and User Manual•••
AC power cords 2m (EU, UK ed USA)••• (EU and UKonly)
Remote control and batteries-••
Backlit remote control and batteries •-DigiOptic™ Image Processor••Fibre optics cable- 20m••-
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
HT fibre optics cable 40m••-
4647
GRAND CINEMA HTLHTL40 LINKHTL40
GRAND CINEMA HTLHTL40 LINKHTL40
DISPLAY
LCD PANEL: latest generation TFT LCDlatest generation TFT LCD
Resolution: Wide XGA (1366x768 x3) 3.147.264 pixels for HD Images••
Picture Format - Screen Size: true 16:9, 40” ••
Brightness: 600 cd/m² ••
Contrast ratio: 1000:1••
Viewing Angle: 170°••
Lamp life time*: 60.000 hrs in standard lighting conditions and brightness••
Response Time: Typical 8ms ••
ELECTRONICS
Horiz. scan freq.: 15-80KHz - Vert. Scan freq.: 48 - 85Hz••
Aspect ratio: 16:9 Anamorphic, LetterBox, panoramic, pixel to pixel + 3 custom-user adjustments
Video Signals Compatibility: PAL (B, G, H, I, M, N, 60); SECAM; NTSC 3,58; NTSC 4,43 automatically selected
HDTV: ATSC (480p, 720p, 1080i); 576p + 1080i 50Hz;
PC graphic standard: VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA (1600X1200 60 Hz)
On Board Video Processing••
Colour Temperature: 3 preset colour temperature selectable by OSD••
Special adjustments: noise reduction, fleshtone regulation, overscan, ••
Intelligent picture memory functions: 75 total - 3 for each input••
INPUTS/OUTPUTS (on DigiOpticTMImage Processor)
Composite Video (RCA)21
S-Video (mini Din 4 pin)21
RGBS/YCrCb (RCA)-2
RGBHV/YCrCb (RCA)3RGBHV/YCrCb (BNC)1RGBHV (D-Sub 15 pin)21
DVI (DVI-D)1HDMITM- HDCP11
OUT Digital Audio (Toslink)11
RS232 (D-Sub 9 pin)11
OUT 12V 100 mA (via jack)2USB-1
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Installation and User Manual••
AC Power cords (EU,UK,and USA) 6.6 ft (2m)••
Backlit remote control and batteries••
DigiOptic™ Image Processor•Fibre optics cable - 20 m (65,6 ft)•-
Matt Silver Rear Panel and stand in Aluminium ••
Black Rosewood: Rosewood rear panel and Crystal stand••
Whitened Oak: Whitened Oak rear panel and Crystal stand••
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Power Consuption: 200 W••
Mains Voltage Range: 90 - 240V AC••
Weight: 35 Kg net (77 lbs)••
Dimensions (WxHxD) without tabletop support (stand) 1106x652x102 mm1106x652x102 mm
43.54”x25.67”x4” 43.54”x25.67”x4”
Dimensions (WxHxD) with tabletop support (stand) 1106x702x230 mm 1106x702x230 mm
43.54”x27.63”x9.05”43.54”x27.63”x9.05”
(*) Lamp life: the hours quoted have been calculated in a lab under strict test conditions. Lamp life varies depending on usage conditions and the surrounding environment.
The calculated lamp life cannot be guaranteed and is not protected by warranty
4948
Loading...
+ hidden pages
You need points to download manuals.
1 point = 1 manual.
You can buy points or you can get point for every manual you upload.