Sim2 Multimedia Grand Cinema C3x Lite Projector User Manual
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11 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 memo- rising the input selection at the time of switch-off. The fans will continue to work until the lamp has cooled down (red and green LEDs flashing) and will stop automatically after this period. 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. +12V USB 1.1R/Cr RS232 GRAPHICS RGB C/YB/CbHVS-VIDEO AUDIO OUT HDMI 1 REMOTE 3 2S-VIDEO MENU ESCINPUT 1 5 4 0I75 - 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 (*) Blue Color Red Color Red Color (*): selectable from OSD
1 +12V USB 1.1R/Pr CONTROL (RS232) GRAPHICS RGB C/Y B/PbHVS-VIDEO AUDIO OUT HDMI 1 REMOTE 3 2S-VIDEO MENU ESCSOURCE 14 OI 1VIDEO GRAPHICS RGB4 3RGB - YPrPb HDMI5 5 2S-VIDEO C3X - CONNECTION 31245 Television receiverDVD PlayerVideorecordercamcorderGame console Television receiverHDTV receiverVideorecordercamcorderGame console computerDVD PlayerDVD PlayerHDTV receiver Fig. 16
13 definition video). Progressive signals usually provide better quality than interla- ced signals, but if the source features both progressive and deinterlaced signal outputs it is good practice to compare the quality of the pictures reproduced by the C3X in the two cases: deinterlacing performed by the C3X (thanks to Faroudja DCDi™ technology) is often more effective than that performed at the source. GRAPHICS RGB This input should be connected to an RGB-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 synchro- nisation or composite H+V. The video or graphic signals that can be connected to this input can have horizontal scan frequencies (H-sync) of between 32 and 80 kHz and a vertical frequency (V-sync) of between 48 and 100 Hz. Image resolution can var y between 640x480 and 1600x1200 pixels (VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA). HDMI™ The HDMI™ (High Definition Multimedia Interface) integrates an uncompressed high definition video signal with a multichannel audio signal and allows the exchange of control data between the video source and the C3X. The HDMI™ input provides connection to video sources that use the HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) protocol to protect contents. Once the video source has been connected to the HDMI™ input, internal processing by the C3X separates the video information from the audio information. Audio information is then made available via an optical digital output with a female TOSLINK connector in accordance with the S/PDIF standard. COMPOSITE VIDEO This input should be connected to a Composite Video signal (CVBS) by means of a cable with an RCA connector. The connector on the source is usually yellow and is frequently labelled VIDEO. Although other types of signals are preferable (since they allow better picture quality), Composite Video signal is still ver y com- mon, and nearly all television receivers, video-recorders, DVD players, camcorders, etc., are equipped with it. S-VIDEO This input should be connected to an S-Video signal by means of a cable with a 4-pin mini-DIN type connector. The corresponding output on the source can be identified by the labels S-VIDEO or Y/C. Almost as widespread as Composite Video, S-VIDEO is prefera- ble because it offers a clearer and sharper picture. RGB / YPrPb These inputs are composed of one set of 4 RCA connectors. Each set of connectors is suitable for RGB and Component signals. RGB signals can have the following sync signals: composite sync on the green signal (RGsB), H+V Composite Sync. Connect the R, G, B outputs of the source to the respective R, G, B inputs of the C3X (paying attention not to invert the positions) and synch signals 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, HV is white. By using a suitable SCART to RCA (or BNC) connector adapter cable, an RGB video signal from a source equipped with an SCART connector can be connected to this input. - Component signals should be connected to inputs Y, Cr and Cb, taking care to observe the correspondence with the outputs on the source. The connector colours can also be of help, as shown in the table. 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 1 2 3 4 5
14 RS232 INTERFACE CONNECTOR It is possible to control the projector through a personal compu- ter. First, load the appropriate projector control software onto your Pc, then simply connect this input to a cable from your Pc’s RS3 serial port. Evitate di interporre ostacoli tra il telecomando ed i ricevitori posti sul proiettore; ciò potrebbe rendere inefficace l’azione del telecomando. 764# 3$S$0 /530 - 3 4 (3 1)* $4 3( #$:#$ C)747*%&0 6%*0 0 65) %.* 3&.05&47*%&0. &/ 6&4$*/ 165)% .*0I 12 MOTORISED PROjECTION SCREEN OUTPUT +12V USB 1.1R/Cr RS232 GRAPHICS RGB C/YB/CbHV 3 12Volt The projector is equipped with two outputs (Voltage: 1 Vdc) for motorised projection screen and screen masking systems. These 1V outputs should be connected to the appropriate screen interface provided by the screen manufacturer (Fig. 17). The +1V 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). 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). Fig. 17 Fig. 18 +- +-+- +- 8 REMOTE CONTROL Insert the batteries, taking care to match the polarity, as indi- cated in the batter y recess of the remote (Fig. 3). c hange 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 batter y with a used batter y. 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. 19). 4 1.5V AAA batteries Fig. 3 +12V USB 1.1R/Cr RS232 GRAPHICS RGB C/YB/CbHVS-VIDEO AUDIO OUTREMOTE 3 2S-VIDEO14 CONTROL RS 232 Fig.19
15 INPUTS The input selection menu (Inputs) is called by pressing 0 on the remote control and, when no other menu is displayed, using the ▲ and ▼ keys on the keypad. To select an input, scroll the list with the ▲ and ▼ keys until the desired input is highlighted, then press ▶. 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 5 can accept RGB and YPrPb signals with a scan frequen- cy up to 3Khz. Inputs can receive RGB and YPrPb signals, at 15 kHz, 3 kHz or higher. The association between the input and the type of signal (RGB or YPrPb) is made from the pull-down menu that appears on the right of the < symbol after pressing the ◀ key (Fig. 0). 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, 3KHz or higher) automatically. Input is capable of receiving YPrPb or RGB signals coming from DVI-D sources. The selection should be made from the drop menu following the indications described above. After selecting the source signal (by means of the ▲ and ▼ keys), press MENU+/MENU- to confirm and close the pull-down menu; the value you have just set will be displayed on the right 2 S-VIDEO 4 GRAPHICS RGB 3 COMPONENT / RGBS 1 VIDEO 1 234 S-VIDEO 3 GRAPH RGB 9 COMP RGB 5 VIDEO 1 55HDMIHDMI 5 Source list/Edit source name ACTIVA NAME Yes No Fig.0 9 ON SCREEN MENU of the < symbol. As with the other inputs, you can now select the input just set by pressing the ▶ 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 SETUP menu it is possible to choose to visualize or not this information, for more details check the SOURcE INFORMATION in MENU 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. T h e m a i n m e n u i s d i v i d e d i n t o f o u r w i n d o w s, P I cT U R E, IMAGE, SETUP and MENU, in which the various adjustments are grouped according to the frequency of use. Use ▲ and ▼ to select the line corresponding to the adjustment you wish to make (Fig. 1). 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). 0ICTURE ContrastColourTintSharpnessFilterCinema ModeVideo Type 50505032OffNormalAuto AutoVCR1VCR2Noise Reduction Brightness60 Some adjustments (e.g. BRIGHTNESS and cONTRAST) are associated with a numerical value that can be varied within the set limits using the keys ◀ e ▶. For others (e.g. VIDEO TYPE) you can choose among three options presented on the same ◀ e ▶). All system functions can be activated from the keypad or re- mote control with the aid of a practical and comprehensive system of on screen menus. Fig.1
16 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 S c REEN MENU LAYOUT in the A DDITIONAL INFORMATION section. RIGHTNESS 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 black objects alongside other dark coloured objects. CONTRAST Use this control to adjust the image’s black level without affec- ting 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. Colour TemperatureGamma Correction PositionY/C Delay1 Overscan1 Aspect )MAGE Other adjustments (marked by the < symbol) provide subme- nus, which appear as a superimposed window in which the selection is made with the ◀ e ▶ keys (Fig. -a). These submenus are accessed by pressing the ◀ key, while exit and return to the upper level occurs by pressing MENU+/-. Press ES c on the remote control or keypad to interrupt the menu display or wait for it to disappear automatically after the number of seconds set on the SETUP page. Colour TemperatureGamma Correction PositionOverscan Y/C Delay Aspect )MAGE 1 NormalAnamorphicLetterboxPanoramicPixel to pixelUser 1User 2User 3 Fig.aFig. 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, tr y to find the point at which the colours look natural: suitable referen- ces 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 pictu- re, 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. 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 in- terlaced video signal VIDEO mode is advisable; with Pc graphic signals use GRAPHIc MODE. 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.
17 CINEMA MODE In AUTO the deinterlacer recognises if the video signal source is a movie film (obtained from a Telecine device with 3: or : 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 re- corders or DVD players. To toggle between NORMAL, VcR1 mode and VcR 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 part the filter is activated. This allows you to compare the effect of the filter. It is possible to deactivated the filter (NOT AcTIVE), to use the au- tomatic adjustments (AUTO) or to manually select (MANUAL) the value suitable for the image with the VALUE adjustment. In case of using the VALUE adjustement, it is enoght to select to cursor below and set the value with the ◀ e ▶ keys of the remote control. Associated to the NOISE REDUcTION there is the possibility to use the specific function (FLESH TONE cORREcTION) to make skin tone more natural. Often the use of noise reduction filter slightly 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. IMAGE 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. ANAMORPHIc: allows a 16:9 picture to be displayed correctly. LETTERBOX: serves to display 4:3 letterbox image (with source si- gnal having black bands above and below the picture) so that it fills the 16:9 screen and maintains the correct aspect ratio. PANORAMI c: this aspect stretches the 4:3 image, slightly cropping the upper and lower parts. Panoramic is ideal for displaying a 4:3 image on the 16:9 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 ho- rizontal and/or vertical dimensions are smaller than the display, Brightness Contrast VideoS-Video RGBSYCrCbRGB Grafico HDMI™RGBS 15kHzYCrCb 15kHzAdjustments Inputs Colour-- - - - - - -- - - - - - -Tint Sharpness Sharpness Mode Filter Present only if the Video Standard is NTSC Cinema Mode Video Type Noise reduction Flesh tone correction - - - - - - - - - - - - - Table 1
18 it is bounded by vertical and/or horizontal black bands. USER 1, , 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 If an appropriate screen-masking interface is connected to the 1V output socket it is possible, for each aspect chosen, to re- frame the screen to a variety of aspect ratios and screen sizes (please refer to the screen manufacturer ’s manual). 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.3). 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.4) represent colors that belong to the black body curve. Along vertical lines the color temperature is constant but is dif- ferent 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. GAMMA CORRECTION Determines 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 is equipped with several gamma functions, al- lowing the best display of any image in relation to the video source type, ambient light conditions, and the personal pref- erences of the viewer. The system provides 4 groups of gamma curves: Standard (ST), Enhanced SIM (EN), Graphics (GR), and Personal. The Standard curve is suitable for generic use: this curve is well adapted to displaying images from video cameras, dig- ital cameras, and films or photos from personal computers. The Enhanced group is suitable for viewing movie films. The Graphics group is suitable for displaying simple graphic im- ages (desktop Pc , cAD, Pc presentations,…). The Personal setting allows the gamma curve to be defined parametrically. The user can select the coefficient that determines the shape of the curve. coefficient values between 1.5 and . serve to emphasise details in darker parts of the picture although the global perception of contrast is reduced. Values higher than . increase the global perception of contrast while attenuat- ing the visibility of details in darker areas of the picture. With the most common video sources a parameter value of . will give high quality pictures with the right amount of contrast. POSITION Use this adjustment to position the image vertically and horizon- tally. 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 useful to request the system to repeat the input signal analysis )NFINITY 8 9 Fig. 3 Verde Blu Rosso Fig. 4
19 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. 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 ap- proach 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 necessar y to correct horizontal colour misalignment within the projected image. For a given video standard (e.g. PAL or NTS c) the stored value does not normally require further fine-tuning, unless the source or connection cable has changed. Position Aspect Video S-V ideo RGBSYCrCbRGB Grafico RGBS 15kHzYCrCb 15kHzAdjustments Inputs Frequency- -Phase Gamma Correction Colour Temperature Y/C Delay - - - - - - - - Overscan - HDMI™ Table 3 - Gamma Correction ST1 For generic uses. EN1 S u i t a b l e f o r d i s p l a y i n g i m a g e s f r o m sources such as video cameras, digital cameras or TV studios in high ambient light conditions. EN S u i t a b l e f o r d i s p l a y i n g i m a g e s f r o m sources such as video cameras, digital cameras or TV studios in low ambient light conditions. EN3 Suitable for displaying movie films in high ambient light conditions. EN4 Suitable for displaying movie films in me- dium ambient light conditions. EN5 Suitable for displaying movie films in con- trolled ambient light conditions. G1 Suitable for displaying graphic images (e.g. Windows Desktop) in medium ambi- ent light conditions. G Suitable for displaying graphic images in controlled ambient light conditions. Standard Gammafunction Enhanced Sim2 Gammafunction Graphics Gamma function Table 2
0 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 Select the option that best describes the installation i.e. desktop front, ceiling front, desktop rear and ceiling rear (Fig. 5). +12VUSB 1.1R/CrCONTROL (RS232)GRAPHICS RGBC/YB/CbHVS-VIDEOAUDIO OUTHDMI 1REMOTE32S-VIDEOMENUESCIN PUT154 0I HORIZONTAL/VERTICAL KEYSTONE To obtain maximum quality of the projected image, we re- commend 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. 6). +12VUSB 1.1R/CrCONTROL (RS232)GRAPHICS RGBC/YB/CbHVS-VIDEOAUDIO OUTHDMI 1REMOTE32S-VIDEOMENUESCINPUT154 0I KEYSTONE 20% Fig.6 If the projected images needs to be centred, the LENS SHIFT (see next paragraph) adjustment allows the projected image to be moved vertically and horizontally, in relation to the centre of the screen (Fig. 7). +1 2VUSB 1.1R/CrCON TROL (RS2 32)G RAP HIC S RG BC/YB/CbHVS-VIDE OAUDIO OUTHDMI 1REMOTE32S-VI DEOMEN UESCINPUT1540I +12VUSB 1.1R/ CrCO NTRO L (RS232 )GRAPHICS RGBC/YB/CbHVS- VIDEOAUDI O OUTHDMI 1REMOTE32S-VIDE OMENUESCINPUT1540I 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 adjust- ment in the Set up menu. The keystone adjustement helps to compensate possible horizontal tilts of the projector. 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. In association with the ZOOM, FOcUS and LENS SHIFT adjust- ments the c3X system provides three test patterns to be used if there is no suitable signal available to set up these param- eters. The LENS SHIFT adjustment allows to move horizontally (keys ◀ and ▶) and vertically (keys ◀ and ▶) the lens, in order to center the image. Fig. 7 Fig.5