Sim2 Multimedia Ht300 E Link Projector User Manual

							
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User and Installation ManualThe home theater projector
HT300 E-LINK
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LIGHT
F1
ZOOM
FOCUS
F2
Activates test pattern 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.
MEMORIES
Activates  Memories menu
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
Select lens zoom  adjustment
F2
Select focus 
lens adjustment 
						

							
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1  INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your choice of the SIM2 Grand Cinema HT300 E-LINK system!
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All image adjustments can be performed with the remote con-
trol 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),  a  proprietary  dust-sealed  optical  system,  a  new  six-
segment colour wheel.
The  two  units  are  connected  via  a  three-core  fibre  optic  ca
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ble  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  qua
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lity.
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  asso
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ciated with the standard tests.
The  HT300  E-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 HDMI™ 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 en
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sure 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 pro
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cessor’s high pixel rate signal acquisition capabilities.
Adaptation of the input signal resolution to the Projector resolu
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tion occurs without alterations of image quality, in accordance 
with an ample choice of aspect ratios, including several defi
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nable 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
HDMI,  the  HDMI  logo  and  High-Definition  Multimedia  Interface  are  trademarks  or  registered  trademarks  of  HDMI  Licensing 
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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  assem
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bly,  preliminary  adjustments  and  procedures 
that necessitate the removal of the top cover, 
must  be  carried  out  by  authorised,  trained  te
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chnicians. 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 tech
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nical 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 CanadaThis 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 compo
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nents 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  E-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.
LAMP WARNING
If the lamp burst, accompanied by a big bursting noise, 
allow a proper ventilation before return to the area .
Please refer to your nearest dealer for the substituion 
of the lamp. 
						

							
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1  Projection lens 
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 holes 9  Fiber Optic cable connections
10  Main power switch
11  Remote control rear IR sensor
12  Green LED
13  Red LED
14  Rear keyboard pad
15  Fused power socket
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3  Outputs for motorized screens
4  Inputs
5  Fiber Optic cable connections
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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  equip
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ment, 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 quali
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fied  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 pro
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vided or an alternative power supply unit expressly approved 
by SIM2.
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•   Beware of power supply cables.
  Position the power supply cables so that they do not con
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stitute 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.
•  Disconnect the apparatus from the mains power 
supply in the event of electrical storms and when 
not in use.
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of electrical storms or when the system will remain unused 
for prolonged periods. 
•   Avoid  contact  with  liquids  and  exposure  to  hu
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midity. 
  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 emit
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ted by the lamp.
  Never look directly at the lamp through the ventilation ope
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ning 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’ openin
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gs.
  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.
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  car ton  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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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  Pro
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cessor (EU, UK, USA) 
-  triple fiber optic cable for linking DigiOptic™ Image  Processor and the projector
-  one cable HDMI™-HDMI™
-  one cable HDMI™-DVI 
-   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
OFF ON
DigiOptic™ Image 
Processor power 
supply unit
Remote Control
1.5 V AAA- 
type batteries 
Support
Power cables  
Europe, UK, US (x2)DigiOptic™
Image Processor
Three-core 
fibre optic cable  
Instruction  
Manual
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Projector
Cable HDMI™-HDMI™ 
Cable HDMI™-DVI
4  INSTALLATION
POSITIONING THE TWO UNIT
The HT300 E-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
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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  sy
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stem  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 
(Fig.6).
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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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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 (infra
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red) 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).
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  im
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mediately  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  dama
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ged.
Fig.8
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Protectioncap
Separationpoint
Cable Fibre
Ferrule
Connector Protection
cap
Protection
cap