Sim2 Multimedia RTX55H User Manual

Headquarters:

SIM2 MULTIMEDIA S.p.A.

Viale Lino Zanussi, 11
33170 Pordenone - Italy
Tel. [phone]
Telefax +39.0434.383 260
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.sim2.com

Germany:

SIM2 DEUTSCHLAND GmbH

ArndStr. 34-36
D-60325 Frankfurt Am Main
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Telefax 0800.9007462
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UK:

SIM2 UK LTD

Steinway House
Worth Farm, Little Horsted
Nr. Uckfield
East Sussex TN22 5TT
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Telefax +44.01825.750 851
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.sim2.co.uk

USA:

SIM2 USA INC.

10108 USA Today Way
Miramar, FL 33025
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Telefax +1.954.442.2998
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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

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The Grand Cinema RTX series

DLPTM-based rear projectors

The Grand Cinema HTL series

LCD displays

The Technical Specifications

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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