Sim2 Multimedia C3x 1080 Projector User Manual
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11 c3X 1080 SwiTChiNg Off AND RETURNiNg TO STANDBY With the remote control: press . With the keypad: press . When switching off, the projector goes into stand-by mode and stores the input selection at the time of switch-off. The fans keep running until the lamp cools down (green and red leds on), after which they automatically switch off. Do not switch off the projector with the power switch until the fans have stopped running. 6 CONNECTiONS To obtain the best performance from your projector, we recom- mend 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. 15). - 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 - espe- cially in low light areas. Fig. 15 Initialisation Status Led blueLed red Standby On Cooling Fan Error : Of : On : Flashing Overtemperature Logo Backlit Blue Color Red Color Of / Blue Color (*) Red Blu Red Color Red Color (*): selectable from OSDTable 1 + 12 V U SB 1.1 R/ Cr R S2 32 GRAP HICS RG B C/ Y B/ Cb HV S -V ID EO AUDIO OUT HDM I 1 RE MO TE 3 2S-V ID EO MEN U ESC IN PU T1 5 4 75 HDM I 26
12 c3X 1080 C3X1080 - Connection panel 31245 Television receiver DVD player VCR Videocamera Video game console Television receiver HDTV receiver DVD player VCR Video game console ComputerDVD player HDTV receiver BluRay Player HD-DVD Player PalyStation 3 Fig.16 6 +12V USB 1. 1 R/Pr CONTROL (RS232 ) GRAPHICS RG B C/ Y B /P b HV S -VIDEO AUDIO O UT HDMI 1 REM OTE 3 2 S-VID EO MEN U ESC S OURC E 1 4 O I 1 VIDEO GRAPHICS RGB - YPrP b 4 3 RGB - YPrPb HDMI 5 HDMI 6 5 2 S-VIDEO H DM I 26
13 c3X 1080 laced signal outputs it is good practice to compare the quality of the pictures reproduced by the C3X1080 in the two cases: the deinterlacing performed by the C3X1080 is often more effective than that performed by the source itself. gRAPhiCS RgB - YPrPb This input should be connected to an RGB / YPrPb type video or graphic signal using a cable with a DB15HD type connector. The signal source device (typically a personal computer or game console) must be able to provide separate H/V synchronisation or composite H+V synchronisation. hDMi™ HDMI™ (High Definition Multimedia Interface) integrates an uncompressed high definition video signal with a multichannel audio signal and allows exchange of control data between the video source and the C3X1080. The HDMI input allows connection to video sources that use the HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) protocol to protect their contents. Once the video source has been connected to the HDMI in- put, internal processing by the C3X1080 separates the video information from the audio information. The audio information is made available on a digital output with a female TOSLINK connector in compliance with the S/PDIF standard. You can use a DVI-D > HDMI adapter cable to connect the DVI-D signal from a source equipped with a DVI-D output. COMPOSiTE ViDEO Fit an RCA connector with a Composite Video (CVBS) signal to this input. The output connector on the external appliance is normally coloured yellow and will often be labelled VIDEO. Other signal and socket formats may be preferable (because they give better image quality), but this type of output socket is still the most commonly used, and nearly all television receivers, video recorders, DVD players and camcorders, etc. use it. S-ViDEO Fit a mini-DIN connector with an S-Video signal to this input. The corresponding output at the external device is normally identifiable by the labels S-VIDEO or Y/C. This type is nearly as common as Composite Video, and is preferable to the latter, since it gives higher image quality. RgB/YPrPb These inputs use a set of 4 RCA connectors. RGB and Component signals can be applied to each set of connectors. RGB signals can have composite synchronisation on the green signal (RGsB), or on the HV signal. Connect the R, G, B outputs of the source to the respective R, G, B inputs of the C3X1080 (taking care not to invert the positions) and any synchronisation signals to the HV. When hooking up, use the colours of the RCA connectors as an aid as follows: the R connector is red, G is green, B is blue and HV is white. You can use a SCART to RCA adapter cable to connect the RGB signal from a source equipped with a SCART output to this input. The Component signals connect to the Y, Pr and Pb inputs: take care that the inputs correspond to the outputs on the source device. Since these can be labelled differently, refer to Table 1 to establish the correspondence between the various signals. As indicated in the table, the colours of the connectors can also be of help. Only horizontal scanning frequencies of 15 kHz (standard video resolution) or 32 kHz (high definition video, with progressive scanning) can be applied to this input. Progressive signals usually provide better quality than interlaced signals, but if the source features both progressive and deinter-Fig.16 1 2 3 4 56
14 c3X 1080 RS232 iNTERfACE CONNECTOR The projector can be controlled from a PC: simply hookup the interface connector to a PC ’s RS232 serial cable or to a PC's USB 1.1 cable. Do not place objects between the remote control and the receiver on the projector, as this can prevent the remote from working. MOTORiSED SCREEN OUTPUTS +12V USB 1.1 R/Cr CONTROL (RS232) GRAPHICS RGB C/Y B/Cb HV S-VIDEO AUDIO OUT HDMI 1 REMOTE 3 2 S-VIDEO MENU1 4 12 Volt The projector is equipped with two outputs (Voltage: 12 Vdc) for motorised projection screen and screen masking systems, used for masking off the projection area to match the projected image aspect ratio (Fig. 17). The +12V output is activated when the projector is switched on (blue LED on) and is de-activated when the projector is in standby mode (red LED on). The 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 horizontal screen masking system. Fig. 17Fig. 18 +- + - + - + - 8 REMOTE CONTROL The remote control requires four 1.5 V batteries, size AAA. Insert the batteries, taking care to match the polarity, as indi- cated in the batter y compartment in the handset (Fig. 23). Change the batteries in the remote control if experiencing difficulty in sending commands to the projector. Remove batteries from the remote control if it is not to be used for a long period of time. The batteries are prone to leak and corrode the remote control’s circuits. The remote control sends commands to the projector via infrared signals. The projector is equipped with an infrared sensor on its front panel and can therefore be controlled by pointing the remote control towards the projection screen; the IR beam reflects off the screen towards the projector (Fig. 19). There is another infrared sensor in the rear of projector. 4 batteries 1.5 VAAA size Fig. 19 +12V USB 1.1 R/Cr CONTROL (RS232) GRAPHICS RGB C/Y B/Cb HV S-VIDEO AUDIO OUT HDMI 1 REMOTE 3 2 S-VIDEO MENUESC INPUT1 5 HDMI 26 4 RS 232 USB 1.1
15 c3X 1080 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, PICTURE, IMAGE, SETUP and MENU, in which the various adjustments are grouped according to the frequency of use. Use the ▲ and ▼ keys to select the line corresponding to the adjustment you wish to make (Fig. 21). The various menus only offer the relevant adjustments in ac- cordance with the type of input signal displayed (e.g. certain typical adjustments for video signals, not necessar y for graphic signals, do not appear on the menus, and vice versa). Some adjustments (e.g. BRIGHTNESS and CONTRAST) are associated with a numerical value that can be varied within the set limits using the ◀ and ▶ keys. For others (e.g. VIDEO TYPE) you can choose between two options presented on the same line and selectable using the keys ◀ and ▶ Fig.22a/b. To access these submenus, press the
16 c3X 1080 PiCTURE This menu includes all image adjustment settings. Adjustments that are not available for a given input do not appear on the menu. Table 4 summarises the adjustments available for each input. For a full listing of the menu, refer to paragraph STRUCTURE OF ON SCREEN MENUS in the chapterADDITIONAL INFORMATION. BRighTNESS Use this control to adjust the darker areas of the picture (black level), without significantly affecting bright areas. Increasing the value will give more detail in darker parts of the picture. For correct adjustment it may prove useful to display a grey scale with at least twenty bands. Now tr y to reduce the brightness of the black band as much as possible while ensuring that it can still be distinguished from the adjacent band with brightness slightly higher than black. Alternatively use a scene composed of black objects alongside other dark coloured objects and tr y to keep all the objects separately identifiable. CONTRAST Use this control to adjust the image’s white level without affecting its dark areas. For correct adjustment it may prove useful to display a grey scale with at least twenty bands. Now tr y to increase the bright- ness of the white band as much as possible while ensuring that it can still be distinguished from the adjacent band with brightness slightly less than white. Alternatively use a scene composed of well-lit white objects surrounded by light objects with lower level lighting, and tr y to ensure that all the objects remain separately identifiable. COLOUR This control (also called Saturation) increases or decreases the picture colour intensity. When set to zero, colour images will be shown in black and white. Increase the value until the colours appear natural: suitable references include skin tones and grass in landscape shots. TiNT Controls the purity of colours. Basically determines the red-green ratio of the picture. Decreasing the value increases the red content of the image, increasing it increases the green. For this adjustment use skin tones or a test card image with colour bars as a reference. ShARPNESS This adjustment serves to modulate the signal to increase or decrease the level of picture detail. When the sharpness value is reduced the image details ap- pear less pronounced, while increasing the value raises image definition, making the outline of objects sharper. Note that an excessively high value may result in a ‘noisy ’ picture and the edges of objects may appear unnaturally clearly defined. ShARPNESS MODE This allows you to select the type of processing associated with sharpness adjustment. For an interlaced or progressive video signal, set to VIDEO; for PC graphics signals, set to GRAPHICS. Sets the system to receive graphics signals rather than video signals. If the VIDEO option is set, it applies Noise Reduction to increase the clarity of the image. The GRAPHICS option deacti- vates noise reduction. fiLTER This allows you to select the mode in which the input signal is processed. Selecting the most appropriate value for a given input signal ensures the best horizontal and vertical definition and makes the picture sharper. CiNEMA MODE Use this option if the video signal source is a movie film (obtai- ned from a Teleciné device with 3:2 or 2:2 pull-down). In this case a deinterlace algorithm optimized for this type of signal is applied. Selecting AUTO mode causes the de-interlacer to analyse si- Brightness Contrast V ideo S-V ideo RGBS YCrCb RGB Grafico HDMI™RGBS 15kHz YCrCb 15kHz Adjustments Inputs Colour - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - T int Sharpness Sharpness Mode Filter Present only if the V ideo Standard is NTSC Cinema Mode Noise reduction - - - - -
17 c3X 1080 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. ANAMORPHIC: correctly displays a 16:9 image. LETTERBOX: serves to display a 4:3 letterbox image (with source signal having black bands above and below the picture) so that it fills the 16:9 screen and maintains the correct aspect ratio. PANORAMIC: widens the 4:3 image and cuts off a strip from the top and bottom. Panoramic is ideal for displaying a 4:3 image on the 16:9 screen of the Display. SUBTITLES: raises the image, thus making space for subtitles. PIXEL TO PIXEL: runs a pixel to pixel mapping of any image, without adapting 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. gnal characteristics and apply the correct deinterlace mode automatically. Selecting the NO option causes the de-interlacer to apply a Motion compensated algorithm optimized for video camera signals. NOiSE REDUCTiON This adjustment serves to select the noise reduction filter value. In this latter case, simply click on the slider and set the value with the ◀ and ▶ keys on the remote control. iMAgE This menu features adjustments relating to picture position, aspect ratio, magnification etc. ASPECT This adjustment allows you to change the dimensions and aspect ratio (relationship between width and height) of the displayed image. There are 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 applied 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: Colour T emperature Gamma Correction Position Overscan Y/C DelayAspect )MAGE 1 Normal Anamorphic Letterbox Panoramic Pixel to pixel User 1 User 2 User 3 Fig.22b Colour T emperature Gamma Correction Position Y/C Delay 1 Overscan1 Aspect )MAGE Fig.22a Position Aspect Video S-V ideo RGBS YCrCb RGB Grafico RGBS 15kHz YCrCb 15kHz!DJUSTMENTS )NPUTS Frequency - - Phase Gamma Correction Colour T emperature Y/C Delay - - - - - - - - Overscan - DVI-DHDMI™
18 c3X 1080 If the default white balance settings are not sufficient, you can adjust the white balance manually. Colour temperature can be adjusted by positioning the white point within the CIE chromaticity diagram. The system permits you to place the white point inside a grid positioned in the neu- tral colour zone. Moving along the“horizontal”lines changes the related colour temperature, with low temperatures on the right (thus increasing the red content) and high temperatures on the left of the graph (thus increasing the blue content). Points along the yellow horizontal line represent the colours on the black body curve. The colour temperature along the“ vertical”lines is constant but differs to a lesser or higher degree from the black body curve. This means that by selecting the points on the hi- gher part of the graph you will increase the blue component. On the contrar y, by selecting points in the lower part of the graph, the purple component increases. gAMMA CORRECTiONDetermines the system’s response to the grey scale, empha-sising or attenuating the different grades of brightness (blacks, dark, medium, light grey, whites) in the projected image. The projector has a range of gamma functions which enable you to display any image to the best effect for the type of video source, the ambient lighting and your subjective pre-ferences.There are 4 sets of gamma curves: Standard (ST), Enhanced SIM2 (EN) and Graphics (GR), User. The Standard curve has been defined for general use, and is set for videocameras, digital cameras, and for viewing films or photos on your PC. The Enhanced set is suitable for watching movies. The Graphi-cs set is suited to displaying synthetic graphics (PC, CAD, PC presentations, etc.). User enables you to define your own curve. You can thus select the coefficient which determines the curve. Values from 1.5 to 2.2 allow you to emphasise the detail of dark images, but reduce overall contrast. USER 1, 2, 3: use this option if none of the others are satisfactor y. The User formulas give you the ability to continuously adjust the picture size horizontally and vertically. With progressive HDMI signals, for all resolutions, the "User" adjustment can be used only in decreasing mode: the incre- ment mode is intentionally set to value "0". with progressive hDMi signals, at any level of resolution, you can only adjust “personalised” settings downward: incremen- tal adjustment has been intentionally inhibited. COLOUR TEMPERATURE Changes the colour balance of the image. You can define the primar y colour (red, green, blue) positioning by using 5 default settings. These settings are: The default settings are: NATIVE (the machine’s native primar y colours) HDTV, EBU, SMPTE-C, primar y colours defined by the standards AUTO, mode that applies one of the standard settings descri- bed above. For each of the settings listed in column “1 RgB” there are 9 default white balance adjustments. The default settings are: STANDARD applies a certain white balance depending on the standard selected in column “1 RgB”; HIGH - MEDIUM - LOW (default white balance levels); NATIVE (the machine’s native white balance); D75 - D65 - D50 - C standard CIE illuminants; Native HDTV EBU SMPTE-C AUTO User 1 User 2 Standard High x = 0,113 y = 0,033 T = 5500K Medium Low Native D75 D65 D50 C User = 0.009uv x y Image 1R G B2White3Color Information = 0.009uv Native HDTV EBU SMPT-C AUTO User 1 User 2 Standard High T= 7500 K White: x = 0,296 y = 0,325 Red: x = 0,653 y = 0,293 Green: x = 0,323 y = 0,653 Blue: x = 0,113 y = 0,033 = 0.009 Medium Low Native D70 D65 D55 C User Image 1R G B2White3Color Information uv
19 c3X 1080 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 useful to request the system to repeat the input signal analysis and image positioning, calling the au-tomatic control procedure with button A on the remote control or the AUTObutton on the keypad. When this procedure is called it is helpful to have a while or light coloured background on the screen in the current picture. Frequency/phaseThese adjustments, available for progressive signals and for si-gnals from a PC, ensure correspondence between the number of pixels making up the signal and the number of pixels that make up the projected image.These parameters do not normally require adjustment because the system checks the input signal and automatically sets the most suitable values. If however the image is disturbed (loss of resolution between equidistant vertical bands or instability and lack of detail in thin vertical lines) it may help to ask the system to rerun the input signal analysis and set the best parameters by calling up the automatic adjustment function with A on the remote control or AUTO on the keypad.If the automatic procedure fails to have the required effect, enter the frequency and phase values manually and ap-proach the screen sufficiently to observe the effects of the adjustments. OVERSCAN Eliminates irregularities around the outer borders of the image. Some less accurate sources may produce an image with un- even borders; thanks to the overscan function these imperfec- tions can be moved to outside the displayed area. Il parameter to 2.2, typically yields pleasant, contrasty images. Y/C DELAYIn the case of Video and S-Video signals, it may be necessar y 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. ST1 For general use ST2 ST3 ST4 ST5 EN1 Suited to displaying images from videoca-meras, digital cameras or TV studios in high ambient light. EN2 Suited to displaying images from videoca-meras, digital cameras or TV studios in low ambient light. EN3 Suited to displaying cinematographic material in high ambient. EN4 Suited to displaying cinematographic material in moderate ambient. EN5 Suited to displaying cinematographic material in controlled ambient light. G1 Suited to displaying graphic images (e.g. Win-dows desktop) in moderate ambient light. G2 Suited to displaying graphic images in mode- rate controlled light. Table 5 - gamma correction settings gamma functions Standard gamma functions Enhanced SiM2 gamma functions graphics Values higher than 2.2 increase overall contrast, but reduce the detail of dark areas. For the most common video sources, the overscanning value can be in the range (no overscanning) to 32 (maximum). The resulting image always maintains the selected aspect irrespective of the selected overscan value. POSiTiONUse this adjustment to position the image vertically and horizon-tally. Determines the aspect ratio of the projected image.Fig.25
20 c3X 1080 POwER ON If selected (AUTO), this option allows the system when the projec- tor is connected to the mains power supply. In STANDBY mode the projector remain in STANDBY mode and awaits the power-up command from the remote control or keypad. VARiABLE iRiS The C3X1080 features a variable iris which allows the User to choose between High Contrast or Optimum Picture modes. The Iris control is accessed via the OSD. Press Menu +/- on the remote cotrol repeatedly, until the 'Setup' page is displayed. Open: Use this setting to achieve the optimum performance from the projector. This will give the ideal balance between Contrast, Brightness & Color performance. SIM2 recommend this setting for Home Theatre applications. Closed: Use this setting to achieve a higher contrast. By closing the Iris, Brightness & Colour performance will be reduced. LAMP POwER If your room is especially dark, the images from the system HT5000 ould result execessively bright. In order to enjoy wonder- ful images, the ECOMODE function activation allows to re du ce the power used to feed the lamp. In this way, the brightness of the image will be adapted to your projection conditions and a grater life lamp will be guaranteed. TEST PATTERNS Displays a series of five test patterns, which are useful when installing the system and checking basic functions. Use the ◀ and ▶ keys to browse through the test patterns (Fig. 27). SETUP 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 Reverse the image vertically and horizontally to best fit the installation: i.e. desktop front, ceiling front, desktop rear and ceiling rear (Fig.25). hORiZONTAL / VERTiCAL KEYSTONE To get the best image quality, we recommend installing the image on a surface which is perpendicular to the screen. If the projected image is not level, adjust the feet on its base to obtain a level position, lining up the base of the projected image to the base of the projection screen (Fig.26).If this adjustment is insufficient to centre the image, tilt the projector and use the Vertical/horizontal keystone adjustment to compensate for the resulting distortion. Fig.27Fig.26 KE YST ON E 20 % Fig.25