Sim2 Multimedia Ht300 Xtra Projector User Manual

							9
XTRA
which is undesirable for a large audience.
Preferably, use a screen with black, non-reflecting borders,
which will perfectly frame the projected image.
Avoid light shining directly on the screen during projection as
this will reduce contrast and black level detail on the projectedimage.  For the true cinema experience best results are
achieved with little or no ambient light.
Furniture and other objects with reflecting surfaces, as well as
light coloured walls should be avoided, as they are likely to
interfere with the screen’s characteristics.
5   SWITCHING ON AND OFF THE PROJECTOR
CAUTION: Connect the projector to a power supply
with a nominal voltage within the following values:
100-240 Vac, 50/60 Hz. It must be earthed 
(Fig. 13).
Position I : ON
Position O : OFF
Power switch
Fused power socket
Power plug
Fig. 13
Upon switch on (in position I) the projector will initialise (red
and green LEDs on).  Followed by stand-by mode (red LED on)
(Fig. 14).
C-SYNCDVI
Fig. 14
SWITCH ON FROM STAND-BY
By remote control: press one of 1...9
By keyboard: press Up or Down Arrow .
F1E
2005
Fig. 15
When switching on from stand-by, the projector will turn on the
lamp; after a brief warm up period the image will be displayed
(green LED on).The input automatically selected will be the
last one memorised prior to switch off 
(Fig. 15).
You may experience difficulties switching on the projector shortly
after switching off: the lamp may fail to come on as it is too hot.
Just wait a few minutes to cool it down. 
						

							10
XTRA
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
memorising 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.LED INDICATORS
The LED indicators, located in the top-rear of the projector,
provide information about the state of  the projector (see table
below).
6   CONNECTIONS
To obtain the best performance from your projector, we
recommend 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. 16).
75 
C-SYNC
DVI
Fig. 16
- 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 - especially
in low light areas.
POWER OFF
INITIALIZATION
S TAT ENOTES INDICATORS
GREEN RED
STANDBY
OPERATING
COOLING LAMP
WARNING
ERRORThe Power is turned off
Power button has been pressed and the software is initialized (15 s)
Projector is in standby mode
Projector is on
Projector is powering down; the fans are running to cool the lamp (1 min)
Problems to display one or more source 
Internal circuit failure OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFFOFF
ON
ON
OFF
FLASHING FLASHING
FLASHINGOFF
FLASHING 
						

							11
XTRA
100 Hz. Computer Resolutions of VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA and
UXGA can be displayed.
C-SYNC
DVI
Fig. 19
This input is suitable for a RGB video signal, or for a Component
(YCrCb) type, with composite synchronisation on the green
signal (RGsB) or on the luminance (Y) signal (YsCrCb) through
a cable with RCA/Phono type connector 
(Fig. 20).
Only horizontal scanning frequencies of 15 kHz (standard vi-
deo resolution) or 32 kHz (high definition video, with progressi-
ve scanning) can be applied to this input.
RGB/YCRCB INPUT
RGSB - YSCRCBCOMPONENT 
VIDEO
C-SYNC
Fig. 20
This input is suitable for a RGB video signal, or for a Component
(YCrCb) type, with composite synchronisation on the green
signal (RGsB) or on the luminance (Y) signal (YsCrCb) through
a cable with RCA/Phono type connector 
(Fig. 20).
COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT
CVBS 
COMPOSITE VIDEO
Fig. 17
This input is suitable for a “Composite Video CVBS” via a cable
with an RCA/Phono connector 
(Fig. 17).
S-VIDEO INPUT
S-VIDEO
Fig. 18
This input is suitable for equipment fitted with a S-Video output
to give improved picture performance (S-VIDEO/S-VHS)
Connection is made via a 4-pin mini-DIN 
(Fig. 18).
VGA INPUT
Personal Computers, Video Processors (scalers) and Video
Game consoles can be connected to the projector via the HDB
15-Pin (VGA) terminal.
Ensure the output of equipment connected is RGB with one of
the following synchronisation options: separate H/V Sync, H+V
Composite Sync, (RGsB) composite sync on the green signal
(Fig. 19). This input accepts a Horizontal Scan Frequency of
between 15-80 kHz and a Vertical frequency of between 40- 
						

							12
XTRA
Only horizontal scanning frequencies of 15 kHz (standard vi-
deo resolution) or 32 kHz (high definition video, with progressi-
ve scanning) can be applied to this input.
DVI INPUT
A DVI-D signal (digital RGB) can be applied to this input (
Fig.
21)
.
C-SYNC
DVI
Fig. 21
REMOTE INPUT INTERFACE CONNECTING CABLE
With a special cable (optional), it is possible to connect the
Remote Input Interface (optional) to the projector(
Fig. 22).
C-SYNC
DVI
Fig. 22
Connect/disconnect the special Remote Input Interface cable
only when the projector is switched off and disconnected from
the mains (switch in position O).CAUTION: This is not a VESA “Plug & Display”
connector. Never connect a computer to this socket
as the projector and the computer may be damaged
(Fig. 23).
Fig. 23
MOTORISED PROJECTION SCREEN OUTPUT
Fig. 24
The projector is equipped with two outputs (Voltage: 12 Vdc)
for motorised projection screen and screen masking systems.
These 12V outputs should be connected to the appropriate
screen interface provided by the screen manufacturer 
(Fig. 24).
The +12V 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). 
						

							13
XTRA
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).
RS232 INTERFACE CONNECTOR
It is possible to control the projector through a personal com-
puter. First, load the appropriate projector control software onto
your PC, then simply connect this input to a cable from your
PC’s RS232 serial port 
(Fig. 25).
SYNC
RS 232
DVI
Fig. 25
7   KEYBOARD PAD
Up/Down/Left/Right arrow keys
Navigate through and make  adjustments to the
On Screen menus.
Arrow Up/Down switch on from stand-by and
recall Source Selection menu.
Switches off to stand-by.Menu
Activates the On Screen Display menus. Navigates
Menu pages.
-Focus-Esc
De-activates the On Screen Display  and
gives access to the lens Zoom/Focus
adjustment functions.Auto
Selects Auto Adjust
(automatic optimisation of the
displayed image). Eight push buttons, at the rear of the projector, will allow com-
plete operation without the use of the remote control. 
						

							14
XTRA
8   REMOTE CONTROL
Insert the batteries, taking care to match the polarity, as
indicated in the battery recess of the remote 
(Fig. 26).
                 
+
- +
- + -
+ -
four 1.5V
AAA alkaline
batteries
Fig. 26
Change 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 battery with a used battery. 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. 27).
C-SYNCD
V
I
F1Z
O
O
M
L
I
G
H
T
Fig. 27
Avoid placing obstructions between the remote control and the
infrared sensor at the front of the projector; this will impair the
remote control performance. 
						

							15
XTRA
9   ON SCREEN MENUS
Video
NTSC/60Hz
Normal
Fig. 28
MAIN MENU
To access the main On Screen Display menu, press the Menu
key on the keyboard or the key Menu + or Menu - on the
remote control 
(Fig. 29).
The main menu is divided into four sections to cover various
adjustments in a practical and logical manner.
The on-screen menu layout is dependant upon the chosen input
signal so various options may not be applicable, i.e. some typical
adjustments to the video signal are not applicable to the graphic
RGB signals from PC and viceversa.
F1ZOOM
FOCUS
F2
Fig. 29
SOURCE SELECTION
The Source Selection menu is recalled by pressing the key:
0/AV of the remote control or the Up/Down Arrow key of the
keyboard pad. The selected source will be highlighted in yellow.
Use Up and Down Arrow keys to browse sources. Right
Arrow to select the desired source.
Alternatively, use the remote control to directly select the
required source (1 to 8).
Source Selection
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8Video 
S-Video
RGBS 15 kHz
YCrCb 15 kHz
RGBS 32 kHz
YCrCb 32 kHz
Graphics RGB
DVI-D
0
RI2 inputs
When using the optional Remote Input Interface press the 0/
AV key twice to display Remote Input Interface sources.
Source Selection / RI2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8Video 1 
Video 2
S-Video 1
S-Video 2
RGBS 15 kHz
YCrCb 15 kHz
RGBS 32 kHz
YCrCb 32 kHz
9 Graphics RGB
0
Projector Inputs
When a new source is selected a box appears on the screen
with the following indications: selected source,  standard vi-
deo (for video signals), resolution (for graphic signals) and
aspect 
(Fig. 28). 
						

							16
XTRA
PICTURE
This menu features adjustments relating to the projected image
quality.
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
COLOR
SHARPNESSFILTER20
50
50
7
6
CINEMA MODEOff
PICTURE
AutoVIDEO TYPENormalVCR1VCR2
VIDEO
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
COLOR
SHARPNESSFILTER20
50
50
7
6
CINEMA MODEOff
PICTURE
AutoVIDEO TYPENormalVCR1VCR2
TINT85
VIDEO-NTSC
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST50
20 PICTURE
SHARPNESS 5
SHARPNESS MODEVideoGraphics
RGB-DVI
BRIGHTNESS
Use this control to adjust the image’s black level.COLOR
Use this control to adjust the colour level.
TINT
Controls the purity of the colours, to NTSC coded signal
standards. Tint is only applicable to video input with NTSC stan-
dard, to RGB 15kHz and YCrCb 15kHz inputs and YCrCb 32kHz
(no RI2).
SHARPNESS
Use this adjustment to increase and decrease the level of
picture detail.
SHARPNESS MODE
It allows to select the type of processing that determines the
detail. In progressive or de-interlaced video signals the Video
option is suggested, with graphic signals from a PC the
Graphic option is suggested.
FILTER
For video signals it improves the image’s horizontal/vertical
definition and sharpness.
CINEMA MODE
In Auto the de-interlacer recognizes if the video signal is
originated from a cinematographic film (resulting from Teleciné
with 3:2 or 2:2 Pull Down) and applies an interpolation algorithm
optimized for this type of signal.
Instead if the video signal does not originate from a
cinematographic film, or Off is chosen, the de-interlacer applies
a “Motion Compensated” algorithm optimized for signals
coming from a videocamera.
VIDEO TYPE
Inserts a filter that improves stability of images from video-
recorders. To toggle between Normal and VCR mode, press
the VCR key on the remote control. 
						

							17
XTRA
IMAGE ADJUSTMENTS INPUT SIGNALS AND ADJUSTABLE/SETTING ITEMS
This menu features adjustments relating to position, aspect ratio
and magnification etc.
POSITION
ASPECT
ADVANCED SETTINGS
MAGNIFICATION IMAGE ADJUSTMENTS
VIDEORGB
RGB-DVI
ADJUSTMENTS
-(*)adjustable/can be setnot adjustable/can not be set
not adjustable if RI2 input
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
Video
S-VideoRGBS 32 kHz YCrCb 32 kHz RGB Graphics  DVI-D RGBS 15kHz
YCrCb 15kHz
SOURCE
COLOR--
-
--
--
---
-
--
-
--
-
- -
TINT
(NTSC)
(*)
(*)
SHARPNESS
SHARPNESS MODE
FILTER
CINEMA MODE
VIDEO TYPE
PHASE FREQUENCY VERTICAL POSITION  HORIZONTAL POSITION 
-
- - - -
- - -
-
POSITIONASPECT
FREQUENCY/PHASE
ADVANCED SETTINGS
MAGNIFICATION IMAGE ADJUSTMENTS
ASPECT
ADVANCED SETTINGS
MAGNIFICATION IMAGE ADJUSTMENTS 
						

							18
XTRA
POSITION
Use this adjustment to position the image vertically and
horizontally.
HORIZONTAL: 9
VERTICAL:   6
ASPECT
Determines the aspect ratio of the projected image.
From this menu it is possible to select the aspect ratio by using
the numeric keys 1...8 of the remote control.
5 PIXEL TO PIXEL
7 USER 2
8 USER 36 USER 1
1 NORMAL
2 ANAMORPHIC
3 LETTERBOX
4 PANORAMIC ASPECT
By repeatedly pressing the   key or by pressing the  and
one of the numeric keys 1...8 of the remote control, it is possible
to select the aspect ratio.
Normal
This aspect projects the image occuping the full vertical
dimension of the screen and maintaining the correct aspect
(4:3 or 16:9).
Anamorphic
This aspect allows to properly visualize a 16:9 image.
Letterbox
This aspect allows to project a 4:3 letterbox image, filling the
16:9 screen and maintaining the correct aspect ratio.
Panoramic
This aspect stretches the 4:3 image slightly cutting the upper
and lower parts. Its ideal to project a 4:3 image in a screen of
16:9 aspect ratio.
Pixel to Pixel
This aspect projects the signal as it is input without scaling upor down.
Image is projected in the center of screen.
User 1, 2, 3
Should you wish to use a format different to those preset, go to
User menus.
ASPECT / USER 1
HORIZONTAL
VERTICAL
SCREEN CONTROL0
-10
OnOff
By using the Horizontal and Vertical adjustments it is
possible to select the screen shape of your choice. It is important
to keep the relation between height and width so that the correct
aspect ratio can be maintained.
Screen Control. If an appropriate screen-masking interface
is connected to the 12V output socket “
”  it is possible to re-
frame the screen to a variety of aspect ratios and screen sizes
(please refer to the screen manufacturer’s manual).
FREQUENCY / PHASE
In the case of RGB graphic signals this adjustment is used for
synchronization of the RGB image to the number of pixels on
the display panel.
FREQUENCY / PHASE
FREQUENCY
PHASE1312
-12
RGB
Frequency
The correct frequency adjustment eliminates vertical band
interference.