Sim2 Multimedia Projector Ht380 User Manual

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Sets the unit to stand-by.
Activates the On Screen Display menus and allows navigation though the various pages.
▲,▼,◀,▶
Navigates between the On Screen Display menus and parameter settings.
Calls up the  Source Selection menu.
Deactivates the On Screen Display
1  REMOTE CONTROL AND KEYPAD
KEYS 0-9Select the sources directly. Switches on the panel from Standby.
STAND-BY / ONSets the panel to stand-by .
ESCAPEDeactivates the On Screen Display.
UP/DOwN/LEfT/RighT ARROw KEYSNavigates between the On Screen Display menus and parame-ter settings. Arrow Up/Down call up the quick menus.
MENU +Switches on the On Screen Display and  navigates between its pages.
MEMORiESActivates the Memories management menu. 
iNfODisplays information about the selected sourceand projector status.
fORMATSelects the image Aspect ratio.
SOURCEDisplays the source selection menu.
BLANK SCREEN
MENU -Switches on the On Screen Display and  navigates though its pages.
fREEZEFreezes/unfreezes a moving picture.
ZOOMSelects lens zoom adjustment.
fOCUSSets the lens focus.
BACKLighTiNgBacklights the keys on the remote control
AUTOAutomatically optimises the projected image.
LIGHT
F1ZOOM
FOCUS
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Different input signal resolutions can be adapted to match the specified screen  resolution  without  loss  of  image  quality,  thanks  to  a  generous selection of preset aspect ratios, some of which are user definable.
All picture adjustments can be made with the remote control interac-ting  with  a  simple  menu-activated  On  Screen  Display;  alternatively, the  projector  can  be  controlled  by  a  domestic  automation  system via its serial port.
The appliance has been subjected to exhaustive operating tests by SiM2 to ensure maximum quality.The projector bulb life should thus initially be around 30-60 hours.Besides the usual checks, the Quality Control department also runs additional statistical tests before despatch. in  this  instance  the  packaging  may  show  signs  of  having  been opened, and the hours operation of the lamp may be higher than the value required under standard procedures.
The HT380 projector represents the state of the art in image processing combined with the innovative DLP™ sytsem and outstanding optics.
Its range of inputs (1 Composite Video input, 1 S-Video input, 1 Com-ponents or RGB input, 1 graphic RGB input, 1 HDMI™ inputs)  allow it to be connected to a wide range of analogue and digital sources: DVD players, video recorders, satellite and terrestrial receivers, computers, video game consoles, camcorders, etc.
Its image processing system allows optimum reproduction of a wide range  of  input  signals,  from  interlaced  video  to  high  definition  and digital graphics.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.
DLP and DMD are registered trademarks of Texas Instruments.
HDMI,  the  HDMI  logo  and  the  expression  High-Definition  Multimedia  Interface are trade marks or registered marks of HDMI licensing LLC
10  CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE  27
11   COMMON  PROBLEMS  27
12   OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES  28
    Technical specifications 28
     Dimensions  29
     Projection distance  30
CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION  3
2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS   4
3 UNPACKING  8
4 INSTALLATION  9
5 SWITCHING THE PROJECTOR ON AND OFF  11
6 CONNECTIONS  11
7 CONNECTIONS BOARD  13
8 REMOTE CONTROL  15
9 ON SCREEN MENU  16
1  iNTRODUCTiON
MANUAL VERSION 1.0 (23-10-07)
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CAUTiONTo reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect the power supply cable on the rear panel before removing th\
e top cover of the projector.For technical assistance refer to trained personnel authorised by the man\
ufacturer.
Read all chapters of this  manual  carefully before switching  on the projector. This manual  provides basic  instructions for using  the hT380 system. installation, preliinary adjustments and procedures that necessitate the removal of the top cover and contact with electrical com-ponents  must  be  done  by  authorised,  trained  technicians.    To  ensure  safe  operation  and  long  term  reliability  use  exclusively  the  power cables supplied by the manufacturer. Observe all warnings and precautions.
This  symbol  indicates  the  possible  electric 
shock hazard associated with uninsulated live 
components in the interior of the unit.
2 iMPORTANT SAfETY iNSTRUCTiONS
This  symbol  indicates  the  presence  of  im-
portant  instructions  regarding  the  use  and 
maintenance of the product.
LAMP wARNiNgIf the lamp should suddenly burst with a loud bang, air the room thoroughly before using it.
Do not attempt to replace the bulb: contact your local service centre for the replacement.
ENViRONMENTAL iNfORMATiONThis product contains materials derived from natural resources during its manufacture. It may contain materials which consti-tute a health and environmental hazard. To prevent noxious materials being released into the environment and to promote the use of natural materials, SIM2 Multimedia provides the following information regarding the disposal and recyclig of the product.  Electrical  and  electronic  waste  materials  (WEE)  should  never  be  disposed  of  in  normal  residential  waste  disposal facliities. The label on the product, shown here, indicating a crossed out garbage can, is intended to remind you that the product requires special handling at the end of its service life. Materials  such  as  glass,  plastic  and  some  chemical  compunds  are  recoverable  and  can  be  recycled  for  reuse.  Please observe the following instructions:
1. when    you  no  longer  wish  to  keep  your  electrical  and  electronic  equipment,  take  it  to  your  local  waste  disposal facility for recycling. 
2. You may return your old equipment to your dealer when you buy a new product which is equivalent or has the same functions as the old one. Call SiM2 Multimedia to find your local dealer. 
3. if you need more information regarding recycling, reuse and product exchanges, please contact customer service on the number given in the manual.
Please  read  the  instructions  regarding  recycling  of  the  internal  and  external  packaging  (including  that  used  for  shipping) with which the product was delivered.  With your help, we can reduce the amount of environmental resources consumed in making electric and electronic equipment, reduce the use of dumps for used equipment and, in general, improve our quality of life by making sure that hazardous materials are correctly sc\
rapped.
incorrect treatment of the product at the end of its service life and failure to follows the above disposal instructions are punishable under local legislation.     
						

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fCC STATEMENT
CLASS B PRODUCT
Note: 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  in  a  residential  installation.  This  equipment  generates,  uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, 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 determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to tr y 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.
Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the \
user's authority to operated the equipment under FCC rules.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003
Cet appareil numrique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Ca\
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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 Inside  the  cabinet  there  are  electrical  parts  carr ying dangerously  high  voltages  and  parts  operating  at  high temperature. Never open the cabinet. Entrust all servicing and repair work to an authorised Service Centre. Opening the cabinet voids the warranty. 
•  Disconnecting the appliance from the power supply.
 The  device  which  disconnects  the  unit  from  the  mains  is the  power  plug.  Ensure  that  the  power  cable  plugs  and the  electrical  mains  socket  outlets  are  easily  accessible during installation operations. Pull the plug, not the cable, to disconnect the unit from the mains.
•  Use only the specified power supply.
1 Projection lens.
2 Lens shift knob.
3 Cooling air inlet vents.
4 Remote control IR sensor on front of unit.
5 Bulb compartment.
6 Adjustable carr y-handle.
7 Adjustable feet.
8 Fused power socket.
9 Main power switch.
10 Control keypad
11 Composite video input.
12  S-Video input.
13 RGB / YCrCb input.
14 HDMI input
15  Audio output.
16 Remote control input
17  VGA input
18  RS232 serial interface.
19  Control Led
20 Motorised screen control outputs.
PROJECTOR
 Connect the units to a mains electrical supply with rated 
voltage of between 110-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz and equipped 
with a protective earth connection. If you are not sure of 
your domestic mains rating, contact an electrician. Take 
care to avoid overloading the power socket and any ex-
tension leads.
•  Connection of the units to the mains power supply.
 Connect the unit as shown in Fig. 2.
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           Fig.2
100-240 Vac50/60 Hz
DIGITAL 
INPUT AUDIO
OUT35
ATTENTION: pour ne pas compromettre 
la protection contre les resque dincende 
remplacer par un fusible de meme type 
et de mems caracteristiqueCAUTION: for continued pr otection against 
risk of fire, replace 
only with same type 
and rating fuse.
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1 2 3 5 
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HDMI  AUDIO 
OUT ZOOM 
CONTROL (RS  232) 
GRAPHICS RGB
 
R/Cr 
G/Y 
B/Cb 
HV 
1 2 4 3 5 
 
ATTENTION: pour ne pas compro mettre 
la protection contre les res que dincende 
remplacer par un fusible de mem e type 
et de mems caracteristique CAUTION: for continued protection against 
risk of fire, replace  
only with same type  
and rating fuse. 
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•  Changing the fuses.
 Before changing the fuse disconnect the unit from the 
mains power supply.
 The  fuse  compartment  is  next  to  the  power  supply  con-
nector (Fig. 3). Remove the fuse holder (2) with a flat head 
screwdriver and replace the fuse (3). Fit a new spare fuse 
(4). Use only T 3,15 A H fuses.
Fig.3
•  Be careful with cables.
 Make certain cables are routed so that people will not be 
impeded or tripped up.
 Keep all cables away from children. 
 Install the unit as close to the wall socket as possible. Avoid 
stepping on power cables, make certain they do not be-
come tangled, and never jerk or tug them; do not expose 
them to sources of heat, and make sure they do are not 
knotted or crimped. If the power cables become dama-
ged, stop using the system and request the assistance of 
an authorised technician.
•   Disconnect the unit from the mains power supply in the event 
of electrical storms and when not in use.
 To  prevent  damage  from  lightning  strikes  in  the  vicinity, 
disconnect  the  unit  during  storms  or  when  the  sytsem  is 
going to be left unused for a long time. 
•   Avoid contact with liquids and exposure to damp. 
 Do not use the unit near to water (sinks, tubs, etc.); do not 
place objects containing liquids on or near to the unit and 
do not expose it to rain, humidity, drops of water or sprays; 
do not use water or liquid detergent to clean it.
•  Do not allow the unit to overheat.
 To prevent this, allow a free space of at least 40 cm around 
the back of the projector. 
 Do not block the ventilation slots.
 Do not place the unit near to heat sources such as ovens, 
radiators or other devices (including amplifiers).
 Do  not  place  the  unit  in  a  restricted  area  (shelving  units, 
bookshelves, etc.) and in general avoid placing it in poorly 
ventilated areas as this can lead to overheating.
•   Never look directly at the projection lamp.  
 Never look directly into the lamp when it is on as the inten-
se light can damage your eyes. Take particular care that 
children cannot do so.
•  Take  special  care  regarding  the  movements  of  the 
lens.
 Do  not  place  objects  in  the  slots  on  the  side  of  the  lens, 
and also ensure that the lens’s horizontal and vertical mo-
vements are unimpeded by external objects.
•  Position the unit on a stable surface.
 Place the projector on a stable surface or use the provided 
ceiling mounting bracket.
 Never  place  the  projector  on  its  side  or  rear,  lens  or  top 
panel. 
•  Warning on floor mounting
 Attention: In case of floor mounting, airflow from lamp fan 
may  cause  damage  to  the  table  under  your  projector. 
Please,  use  a  protection  like  a  pad;  pay  attention  not  to 
block air flowing out from the projector. 
•  Do not insert objects through the openings in the unit.
 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.
•  Energy savings.
 Disconnect  the  power  supply  when  the  projector  is  not 
in  use.  This  will  considerably  reduce  power  consumption 
and  also  lengthen  the  service  life  of  the  unit ’s  electrical 
circuitr y.
AUDIO
OUT
A TTENTION:  pour ne pas compromettre 
la protection contre les resque dincende 
remplacer par un fusib le de meme type 
et de mems car acteristique
CAUTION:  for contin ued protection against 
r isk of fire , replace 
only with same type 
and r ating fuse .
250 V
T 3.15A H
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3  UNPACKiNg
To remove the HT380 system from its carton follow the diagrams (Fig. 4).
Keep the carton for use when transporting or shipping the unit.
Fig.4
CONTENTS Of PACKAgE
Manuale d’istruzioni
Telecomando
4 pile AAA da 1.5 V Cavi alimentazione 
Europa
, UK, US
Pr
oiettore
Spessore piedino
Fig.5
- the projector
- Remote control 
- four 1.5V AAA batteries (for remote control)
- three power cables (EU, UK, USA) for the projector
- the user manual.
- Additionals feets
If anything is missing, immediately inform your dealer.
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Position the projector on a stable, suitable platform or utilise the 
optional bracket for a fixed ceiling installation.
ATTENTiON: in case of floor mounting, read carefully the sa-
fety instruction "w arning on floor mounting" at chapter 2.
wARNiNg:  if  using  the  ceiling  mount  bracket,  scrupulously 
observe  the  safety  instructions  included  with  the  bracket 
itself. if  using  a  bracket  other  than  that  supplied  by  SiM2 
Multimedia, make sure that the projector is at least 65 mm 
below the ceiling and that the bracket does not obstruct the 
air vents (intake and outlet).
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. 6).
 
Place  the  projector  at  the  desired  distance  from  the  screen: 
the  size  of  the  projected  image  is  a  function  of  the  distance 
between the lens and the screen and the lens zoom setting.
Use the motor zoom (Fig. 7) to zoom the projected image in 
and out.
Use the motor focus function (Fig. 7) to obtain a clear image; 
if  the  image  is  correctly  focused,  you  should  be  able  to  see 
each  single  pixel  of  the  projected  image  when  close  to  the 
screen (Fig. 7).
F1ZOOM
FOCUS
F2
ZOOM
ZOOM
ZOOM
ZOOM
FOCUS
FOCUS
FOCUS
ZOOM
FOCUS
If this displacement is insufficient, tilt the projector and correct 
the keystone error with the Keystone adjustment in the Installa-
tion menu (Fig. 8).
   
KEYSTONE
20%
The  Orientation  adjustment  in  the  Set  up  menu  allows  you  to 
reverse  the  image  vertically  and  horizontally  (Fig.  9),  to  allow 
the projector to be used for desktop front, ceiling front, desktop 
rear and ceiling rear installations (Fig. 9).
 
4   iNSTALLATiON
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
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To  activate  an  electric  motorised  screen  a  12  Volt  output  is 
provided at the rear of the projector (Fig. 10).
The output is activated (Voltage: 12 Vdc) when the projector is 
switched on and is de-activated (no Voltage output) when the 
projector is in stand-by mode.
You can also use black motirised curtains to delimit the screen 
when the projected image aspect ratio changes (Fig. 11a). This 
option is controlled via the output at the rear of the projector.
 
For rear projection the screen must be translucent. 
For front projection, we recommend the use of a screen with 
black matt borders to contain the projected image.
Preferably  use  a  unit  gain  screen;  high  gain  screens  are  only 
effective when used with a small group of viewers close to the 
screen’s axis.
Prevent  ambient  light  shining  directly  on  the  screen  during 
projection  as  this  will  reduce  the  contrast  of  the  projected 
image.
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. 
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
Fig. 11a
The manual lens shift adjustment allows the projected image 
to be moved vertically, up or down, in relation to the centre of 
the screen; the maximum adjustment being equal to half the 
height of the image in either direction (Fig. 11b).
Image shift range:  1/3 image.
Fig. 11b