Sim2 Multimedia Ht 300 Link Projector User Manual

							User and Installation ManualThe home theater projector
HT300 LINK
cod.46.0327. 100 
						

							LIGHT
F1ZOOM
FOCUSF2
Not active
in this model.
Not active
in this model. 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 the On Screen Display.
MENU +
Activates  the On Screen Display menus.
Navigates menu pages.
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
function key 
programmable via OSD
F2
function key 
programmable via OSD 
						

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1  INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your choice of the SIM2 Grand Cinema
HT300 LINK system!
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All image adjustments can be performed with the remote control
with the aid of the On Screen Display; alternatively, the unit can
be controlled by from a home automation system through the
serial port.
The Projector produces an image using the very latest Texas
Instruments DLP™ technology (1280x720 pixel DMD™HD2+
panel with 12° technology), a proprietary dust-sealed optical
system, a new six-segment colour wheel.
The two units are connected via a three-core fibre optic cable
for transmission of the digital signal from the DigiOptic™ Image
Processor to the Projector and control signals in both directions.
Transmission occurs without interference or attenuation over
distances of up to 500 m.
Moreover, the flexibility and small size of the cable allow the
maximum freedom when installing the system in your home.
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 associ-
ated with the standard tests. The HT300 LINK system combines the signal processing
capabilities of the DigiOptic™ Image Processor with the high
fidelity reproduction of the DLP™ technology Projector by linking
the two units via a fibre optic cable.
The DigiOptic™ Image Processor, which should be ideally
located close to the signal sources, supports and processes a
wide range of video signals, transmitting them to the Projector
by means of a fibre optic link cable.
The large number of inputs available (2 Composite Video inputs,
2 S-Video inputs, up to 4 Component or RGB inputs, 2 graphic
RGB inputs, 1 DVI-D input, 1 Digital Input) ensures the system
supports a wide variety of analogue and digital sources: DVD
players, VCRs, satellite and terrestrial receivers, computers,
game consoles, video cameras, etc.
The signal processing capabilities of the Image Processor
ensure optimum reproduction of a broad range of input signals,
from interlaced video to high definition and graphics.
Conversion of interlaced video signals to progressive signals
by means of prestigious DCDi™ technology produces fluid,
natural, images free of flicker and stairstepping artefacts.
Faithful reproduction of signals at higher resolutions (such as
high definition video and graphics) occurs without loss of
information or reduction of image sharpness thanks to the
processor’s high pixel rate signal acquisition capabilities.
Adaptation of the input signal resolution to the Projector
resolution occurs without alterations of image quality, in
accordance with an ample choice of aspect ratios, including
several definable by the user.
DLP and DMD are registered trademarks of Texas
Instruments.
DCDi is a registered trademark of Faroudja, a division of
Genesis Microchip, Inc.
DigiOptic  is a registered trademark of SIM 2 
						

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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.
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.
• 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.
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.
2  IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The HT300 LINK system consists of two parts connected by a fibre optic cable: the DigiOptic™ Image Processor and the Projector.
In this manual references to the “unit” refer to one of the two units that make up the system.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
This  product  complies  with fda radiation performance standards, 21 cfr chapter
1 subchapter j.
This product complies with european standard en 60825.
This  product  is  classified  as a class 1 laser product and there is no hazardous
radiation with the safety protection.
Danger! Invisible  laser radiation when open. avoid direct exposure to beam.
Do  not open the covers of the product and never touch the internal parts in order
to avoid exposure to visible or invisible laser radiation. 
						

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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 holes9 Fiber Optic cable connections
10 Main power switch
11 Remote control rear IR sensor
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• Read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe
place for future consultation.
This manual contains important information on how to install
and use this equipment correctly. Before using the
equipment, read the safety prescriptions and instructions
carefully. Keep the manual for future consultation.
• Do not touch internal parts of the units.
The units contain electrical parts carrying high voltages and
operating at high temperatures. Do not remove the cover
from the units, refer to qualified service personnel for all repair
and maintenance requirements.
The warranty will be automatically invalidated if the cover is
removed from the units.
• Power supply disconnect device.
The device for disconnecting the units from the mains power
supply is constituted by the power cable plug. Ensure that
the power cable plugs and the electrical mains socket outlets
are easily accessible during installation operations. To
disconnect the units from the electric power supply, pull the
plug to remove it from the socket outlet. Do not pull the power
cable.
• Use only the specified type of mains power
supply.
Connect the units to a mains electrical supply with rated
voltage of between 120-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz and equipped
with a protective earth connection. If you are unsure of the
type of mains power supply in your home, consult a qualified
electrician.
Ensure that the power draw of the units is commensurate
with the rating of the electrical socket outlets and any
extension cables that are used.
For the DigiOptic™ Image Processor use exclusively the
power supply unit provided or an alternative power supply
unit expressly approved by SIM2.
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• Replace the safety fuse
• Beware of power supply cables.
Position the power supply cables so that they do not
constitute an obstruction.
Position the power supply cables where they cannot be
reached by children.
Install the units as close as possible to the wall electrical
socket outlet. Do not tread on the power cables, make sure
that they are not tangled or pulled; do not expose the power
cables to heat sources; make sure that the power cables do
not become knotted or kinked. If the power cables become
damaged, stop using the system and request the assistance
of an authorised technician. 
						

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3  UNPACKING
To unpack the projector safely and easily
please follow steps 1 to 6, as per drawing
(Fig. 4).
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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• Disconnect the apparatus from the mains power
supply in the event of electrical storms and when
not in use.
To avoid damage that could be caused by lightning striking
in the vicinity of your home, disconnect the units in the event
of electrical storms or when the system will remain unused
for prolonged periods.
• Avoid contact with liquids and exposure to
humidity.
Do not use the units near water (sinks, tanks, etc.); do not
place objects containing liquids on top of or near the units
and do not expose them to rain, humidity, dripping water or
spray; do not use water or liquid detergents to clean the
units.
• Prevent the units from overheating.
Do not obstruct ventilation openings. Do not place the units
near heat sources such as heaters, radiators or other devices
that generate heat (including amplifiers). Do not position the
units in confined, poorly ventilated places (bookcase, shelves,
etc.).• Do not expose the eyes to the intense light
emitted by the lamp.
Never look directly at the lamp through the ventilation
opening when the unit is switched on.
Risk of eyesight impairment. Ensure also that children do
not look directly at the lamp.
• Position the unit on a stable surface.
To avoid serious injury to persons and damage to property,
make sure the units are placed on a level, flat and stable
surface from which they cannot fall, tip over or slide. Pay
special attention if the units are placed on a trolley so that
they can be moved around. Ensure that the units are not
subjected to impact.
• Do not insert objects through the units’ openings.
Make sure that no objects are inserted inside the units. If
this should occur, disconnect the unit from the power supply
immediately and call an authorised technician. 
						

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The carton should contain the following:
- the projector
- the DigiOptic™ Image Processor
- the remote control
- four 1.5V AAA batteries (for remote control)
- DigiOptic™ Image Processor power supply unit
- three power cables for the projector (EU, UK, USA)
- three power cables for the DigiOptic™ Image Processor
(EU, UK, USA)
- triple fiber optic cable for linking DigiOptic™ Image
Processor and the projector
- two brackets for mounting the DigiOptic™ Image
Processor to the rack.
- the user and installation manual.
If any accessories are missing, contact your Dealer as
soon as possible.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
DIGIOPTIC “ IMAGE PROCESSOR
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Processor power supply unit
Remote Control
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Support
Power cables  
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fibre optic cable  
Instruction  
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4  INSTALLATION
POSITIONING THE TWO UNITS
The HT300 LINK system consists of two separate units (the
DigiOptic™ Image Processor and the Projector), each of which
is equipped with a power cable; the two units are interconnected
by a 20 m fibre optic cable.
The ideal location for the DigiOptic™ Image Processor is on a
cabinet shelf or on a rack (dimensions compatible with a stan-
dard 19 rack). Make sure that the support surface is stable
and that the unit has sufficient space around it for ventilation
purposes (at least 3 cm).
The unit is connected to the mains via an external power supply
unit with an output of +7 Vdc; the unit’s main power switch is
on the power supply unit.
Connect the power supply unit output cable to the 
POWER socket
located on the rear panel 
(Fig. 2).
Use exclusively the power supply unit provided with the system
or an alternative power supply unit expressly approved by SIM2.To mount the DigiOptic Image Processor on an equipment rack
use the screws and RH / LH supports supplied with the
appliance. Unscrew the screws that secure the cover to the
DigiOptic unit base, position the RH and LH supports and fix
into place with the supplied screws. To secure the unit to the
rack use the supplied screws 
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Position the projector on a stable, suitable platform or utilise
the optional bracket for a fixed ceiling or wall installation. 
						

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Protective cap
Separation point
CableFibreConnectorFerrule
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.
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.
CONNECTING THE TWO UNITS
The system can be fully controlled using the supplied IR
(infrared) remote control handset. There is a single remote
control for both the DigiOptic™ Image Processor and the
Projector; the remote control can be directed towards either
unit since they are both equipped with an IR sensor.
The connection between the two units is made with a single
cable containing three fibre optic cables each terminating in
an LC connector. The standard cable length of 20m will be
sufficient for most installation requirements.
During installation of the fibre optic cable:
•The individual optical cables are delicate: always handle
the main cable without touching the individual optical cables
(Fig. 7).Never pull the individual optical cables or connectors; if
necessary, you may pull the main three-core cable.
•Only remove the cap protecting the connector ferrule
immediately before inserting the connector; if the ferrule is
allowed to come into contact with foreign material it may be
damaged, making the connector unusable.
•Take particular care when inserting fibre optic connectors
in their respective sockets on the rear panel of the
DigiOptic™ Image Processor and the rear panel of the
Projector.
•Make sure that the single optical cables are not switched:
the numbers on the cables must match the numbers on the
connectors 
(Fig.8-9).
•Check that the connectors are correctly inserted.
•Make sure that the cable does not constitute an obstacle for
persons moving around the room.
•Take care not to create knots in the cable; the minimum radius
of bends in the cable is 2 cm.
•Prevent the cable from pulling and mechanical stress: this
could cause the connectors to be pulled out and damaged.
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