Sim2 Multimedia Projector Ht380 User Manual

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TEST PATTERNS
Displays  a  series  of  five  test  patterns,  which  are  useful  when 
installing the system and checking basic functions. Use the ◀ 
and ▶ keys to browse through the test patterns (Fig. 27). 
iNiTiAL SETTiNgS
Reconfigures  the  projector  to  original  factor y  settings  except 
Position, Orientation, Y/C Delay, Zoom and Focus (Fig. 28).
MENUS
LANgUAgE
It  allow  to  select  the  languages  available  for  the  On  Screen 
Display menus.
iNPUTS LiST
In  order  to  make  the  HT380  system  increasingly  flexible,  the 
functions described below make it possible to modify the inputs 
selection  menu  and  adapt  it  so  that  it  matches  the  require-
ments of the user more closely. The main page displays all the 
inputs physically present on the projector.
You  can  delete  any  inputs  which  are  not  in  use.  To  do  this, 
select  the  input  in  the  pull  down  menu  which  appears  when 
you  press ◀,  and  choose  whether  to  activate  or  deactivate 
the input (Fig.29).
The deactivation or activation of the source results in automatic 
renumbering of the remaining active inputs.
2  S-VIDEO 
4  GRAPHICS RGB 3  COMPONENT / RGBS  1  VIDEO  
1
234
S-VIDEO 3  
GRAPH RGB 9 COMP RGB 5 VIDEO 1  
5 5HDMI
HDMI 5
Imputs
ACTIVE 
NAMEYe s
No
 
Active video signal sources (shown in the inputs selection menu) 
are distinguished by tick symbols.
It  can  useful  to  identify  the  input  with  a  user  defined  name 
rather than the type of signal (for example, with the name of 
the connected device).
To do this, in the pull down menu select NAME and rename the 
source. 
This makes it easier to remember which source is connected to 
a given input; you can use up to 12 alphanumeric characters 
for the name (for further details, see  ENTERING TExT).
Fig.27
Fig.28
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Fig. 29
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KEYSTONE
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same key as before. Use the ▲ key to switch from upper case 
to lower case characters. Cancel errors with ▼ once you have 
selected the character in question. Once you have terminated 
the text input procedure confirm your text and save it by pres-
sing the MENU+ key on the remote control. If you wish to cancel the 
modifications, press MENU- on the remote control.
f1-f2 keys
The remote control is equipped with two keys (F1 and F2) which 
are associated with various different functions.
The screen has six options, one for each line, and two columns 
indicating the keys F1-F2. You can select F1 and F2 with the keys 
◀ and ▶ on the remote control; select the function to assign 
to F1 or F2 with the keys ▼ and ▲.
The function performed by the key is confirmed by the appea-
rance of a dot on the corresponding column-row intersection 
(Fig 31).
The following menu options are available.
 
Zoom
Accesses the lens zoom, so that ◀ and ▶ zoom into and out 
The  FOCUS  setting  drives  the  motorized  focus  to  focus  the 
image; precise focus should enable you to see ever y pixel in 
the image when close to the screen.
focus
This option enables you to use the ◀ and ▶ keys to focus the 
image.
Magnification
Activates the electronic zoom, the keys ◀ and ▶ zoom into the 
image. If the key is pressed a second time you will activate PA N 
mode in which the ◀ and ▶, ▼ and ▲ keys enable you to pan 
over the magnified image.
At the thirr pression of ▼ key, the system reconfigures the projec-
tor to original visualisation settings.
Entering text
The  text  entr y  menu  in  (Fig.30)  makes  it  quick  and  easy  to 
enter text.
Cancel
Confirm
Edit source name
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1  ABC
2  DEF
3
GHI 4  JKL
5 MNO
6
PQRS 7
-
+
 TUV 8
 
0 WXYZ
9
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
 
Text  input  mode  is  same  whether  you  are  editing  an  existing name  or  entering  a  name  for  the  first  time.  Characters  can be  inserted  in  any  of  the  available  positions  (represented  by 
horizontal  lines).  Use  the ◀ and  ▶ keys  to  move  the  cursor 
leftor right respectively.
Press the number key corresponding to the character; pressing 
once  selects  the  first  character,  twice,  the  second  character 
and so on. The available characters are shown in the text insert 
menu that appears in this input mode. Once you have ente-
red a character, move to the next space on the right to enter 
the next with the ▶ key on the remote control, and repeat the 
procedure. The same applies if the letter is associated with the 
Position
Aspect
Video
S-V ideo
RGBS 
YCrCb 
RGB Grafico  RGBS 15kHz
YCrCb 15kHz!DJUSTMENTS )NPUTS
Frequency -
-
Phase
Gamma Correction Colour T emperature
Y/C Delay
-
- -
-
-
-
-
-
Overscan
-
DVI-DHDMI™
Table 6
Fig.30
Source list
F1/F2 keys
Source info
OSD Backgroung
OSD Position
OSD Timeout Language
-ENU
English
Zoom
Focus
Magnification
Blank
Colour temperature
Gamma correction
F1F2
Fig.31  
						

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making a total of 24 different available Memories.
The  image  parameters  that  can  be  saved/recalled  by  the 
Memories management system are the following:
               image                     Picture
                    BRIGHTNESS                             ASPECT
                    CONTRAST                            COLOUR TEMPERATURE
                    COLOUR                            OVERSCAN 
                    TINT                            GAMMA 
                    SHARPNESS 
                    FILTER 
                    NOISE REDUCTION
Some  of  these  parameters  may  not  be  available  for  certain 
inputs or certain input signals, as indicated in Tables 4 and 5.
The  menu  page  for  the  Memories  management  functions  is 
activated by pressing the key  on the remote control.
The operations that can be performed on each memor y se-
lected are described here below.
Fig.32
Blank
Switches  off  the  video  signal  and  displays  a  black  page.  As 
soon as the key is pressed an OSD indication lasting a few se-
conds confirms that the function has been activated. Pressing 
any  further  keys  on  the  remote  control  restores  the  previous 
conditions.
Color Temperature
Clicking the key in question again (F1 / F2) enables you to set 
the colour temperature from HIGH, MEDIUM , LOW AND USER.
gamma Correction
Successive  pressing  of  the  key  in  question  (F1  or  F2)  makes  it 
possible to select from among the available gamma curves.
 
SOURCE iNfORMATiON
When  active  (YES)  each  time  the  source  is  changed  informa-
tion is displayed relative to the signal type. If inactive, (NO)  no 
information about the source is displayed.
OSD BACKgROUND
Determines the type of background for the On Screen Display 
(opaque transparent).
OSD TiMEOUT
Determines the On Screen Display timeout. The adjustment is 
made using the ◀ (decrease) and ▶ (increase) keys within a 
6-200 second timeframe.
OSD POSiTiON
Allows  the  On  Screen  Display  to  be  positioned  in  a  particular 
area of the projected image. The OSD can be positioned using 
the arrow keys for fine adjustments or keys 1...9 on the remote 
control to select one of 9 preset positions.
3  COMP/RGB (YPrPb 15KHz)  3  COMP/RGB (RGB 15KHz) 
3  COMP/RGB (YPrPb 32KHz)  3  COMP/RGB (RGB 32KHz) 
5  HDMI 1  VIDEO    
4  GRAPHICS RGB  2  S-VIDEO     
MEMORiES
The  main  picture  parameters  can  be  saved  in  discrete  sets 
of  values  called  “Memories”  so  that  they  can  be  subsequently 
applied as a group using a single command.
There are 6 distinct Memories (Memor y 1, Memor y 2, Memor y 
3)  for each of the 8 signal types managed:   
						

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Save memory
To  save  the  image  parameter  current  values  in  memor y  1, 
move the cursor to line ‘1’ with the ▼ and ▲ ‚ keys and open 
the pull-down menu by pressing the ◀ key (Fig.33). Now select 
Save current settings. To confirm the operation, the message 
Current settings saved in Memor y.
Memories 2...6 can be saved using the same procedure.
 
0  Auto
3       S   MEMORIA 1
-EMORIES
Save current settings
Save initial settings
Rename
2   
     I   1       S   
Fig.33
Recalling a memory
To retrieve memories select the required line and press ▶. The 
parameters  stored  in  the  selected  memor y  will  be  applied 
to  the  displayed  image,  while  a  confirmation  message  will 
be displayed to confirm the operation ‘Memor y 1 recalled.’. 
The Memor y recalled will be associated with the source and 
signal type, and will be automatically recalled ever y time that 
particular source and signal type combination is selected.
Restore memory to original settings
To restore the original values of a previously modified Memor y, 
select  the  line  relative  to  the  Memor y  in  question  and  open 
the  corresponding  drop-down  menu  (◀  key).  Select  the  line 
‘Save initial settings’. 
To confirm the operation, the message ‘Initial settings saved in 
Memor y 1’ is shown at the bottom of the display and the letter 
“I” appears to the left of the memor y name.
Rename a memory
All Memories can be named. To assign a name (with a ma-
ximum length of 12 alphanumeric characters) to a Memor y, 
select the option ‘Rename’ from the corresponding pull-down 
menu. The text is input in accordance with the method descri-
bed in the heading TExT INSERT.
Restore current values
When  you  enter  the MEMORIES  menu  a  copy  of  the  current 
settings  is  saved  in  a  temporar y  memor y  (designated  by 0 
the  corresponding  drop-down  menu  (◀  key).  Select  the  line 
‘Save initial settings’. 
To confirm the operation, the message ‘Initial settings saved in 
Memor y 1’ is shown at the bottom of the display and the letter 
“I” appears to the left of the memor y name.
Rename a memory
All  Memories  can  be  named.  To  assign  a  name  (with  a  ma-
ximum  length  of  12  alphanumeric  characters)  to  a  Memor y, 
select the option ‘Rename’ from the corresponding pull-down 
menu. The text is input in accordance with the method descri-
bed in the heading TExT INSERT.
Restore current values
When  you  enter  the MEMORIES  menu  a  copy  of  the  current 
settings  is  saved  in  a  temporar y  memor y  (designated  by 0 
- AUTO). Once one or more memories have been recalled, you 
can restore the settings that were effective at the moment the 
Memories menu was accessed by selecting Memor y ‘0’(0 - AUTO). 
Note that this operation must be executed before the Memories’ 
menu page disappears (30 seconds after the final operation 
with the remote control or keypad). The next time it appears, 
in  fact,  the  temporar y  memor y  will  contain  new  information 
that takes account of any Memories that were selected in the 
penultimate access to the ‘MEMORIES page.
Memor y 0 can be used even when you do not wish to enable 
Memories management for the signal in use. Once Memor y 0 
has been selected, when a source is chosen, the settings that 
were effective at the time the  Memor y was previously recalled 
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iNfO
Displays  the  current  status  of  the  projector  and  information 
concerning the projected video/graphic signal. 
This function is displayed on pressing the  key on the remote 
control (or, in the absence of the On Screen Display, the ▶ key 
on the keypad).
QUiCK MENUS
The quick menus provide access to the main adjustments that 
affect image quality without calling the main menu. Brightness,  
CONTRAST, COLOUR, TINT, SHARPNESSand FILTER adjustments appear at 
the bottom of the screen one after the other when the ▼ and 
▲ keys are pressed.
MESSA gES
The following messages could appear on your screen:
No Signal
The  system  does  not  recognise  any  signal  applied  to  the  se-
lected input. In this case:
•  Make  sure  the  selected  input  is  connected  to  a  video 
or  graphic  signal  and  that  that  source  is  functioning  cor-
rectly.
•  Check  the  condition  of  the  cables  used  to  connect  the 
system to the various sources.
•  Make  sure  the  video  or  graphic  signals  supplied  by  the 
source  are  compatible  with  the  system’s  technical  spe-
cifications  and,  in  particular,  with  those  of  the  selected 
input.
Out of range
This message appears when either the resolution or the vertical/
horizontal frequency of the input signal exceeds system specifi-
cations (e.g. a Q xGA graphic signal) or when an input is supplied 
with an incompatible signal (e.g. after setting the components 
input to YCrCb 15kHz a progressive signal is connected). 
						

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11  TROUBLEShOOTiNg gUiDE
No power (LEDs always Off)
•  Check that the units’ power switches are set to I.
•  Check that the power cables are correctly connected to 
the units’ power sockets.
•  Check  the  condition  of  the  fuse  located  on  the  power 
socket on the rear of the projector.
•  Replace the fuse located on the projector’s power socket with an 
identical type (T 3,15A H).
•  If the fuse blows repeatedly, seek technical assistance from 
your nearest Dealer.
Lamp fails to switch on
•  If this happens immediately after the last time the unit was 
switched off, allow a few minutes between switching off and 
switching on again. This will allow the lamp to cool down 
sufficiently.
•  If  the  lamp  fails  to  illuminate  -  even  though  the  unit  has 
had  time  to  cool  down  -  seek  technical  assistance  from 
your nearest Dealer.
•  Check the state of the connection by interpreting the code 
displayed by the system LEDs in accordance with Table 1.
No image
•  Make  sure  the  selected  input  is  connected  to  a  video 
or graphic  signal  and  that  that  source  is  functioning  cor-
rectly.
•  Make  sure  the  video  or  graphic  signals  supplied  by  the 
source are compatible with the HT380 system’s technical 
specifications and, in particular, with those of the selected 
input.
•		 Check	the	condition	 of	the	 cables	 used	to	connect	 the	
projector to its input sources. •  Check the state of the con-
nection by interpreting the code displayed by the system 
LEDs.
•  Make sure the cooling air vents on the units are not blocked 
and that the ambient temperature is below 35°C.
image is disturbed, unstable or noisy
•  Check  compatibility  of  the  video  or  graphic  signals  with 
the technical specifications of the system, and specifically, 
with the specifications of the selected input.
•  Check all cables.
•  If  the  problem  occurs  on  a  terrestrial  broadcast  source 
signal,  check  that  the  receiver  has  been  correctly  tuned 
in and that the aerial system is in good working order.
•  If the problem occurs in a video signal from a videorecor-
der,  ensure  that  the  videotape  is  in  good  condition  and 
that VCR mode is active in the PICTURE menu.
•  Adjust  the  Sharpness  parameter  in  the PICTURE  menu  to 
optimise the projected image.
10  CLEANiNg AND MAiNTENANCE
The  projector  does  not  require  internal  adjustment.  There  are 
no user serviceable parts inside the projector. 
To  replace  the  bulb  or  any  other  repairs,  contact  your  local 
service centre.
To  clean  the  outer  cover  of  the  screen  use  a  soft  cloth  and 
moisten slightly if necessar y with water and a small amount of 
neutral soap. Do not rub the rear panel markings.
The lens may be cleaned with a ver y soft, non-abrasive small 
brush, in order to remove dust particles. Alternatively, use a soft 
dr y cleaning cloth (of the type used for camera lens cleaning) 
to remove fingerprints and grease marks.   
						

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You  can  purchase  the  following  optional  accessories  at  your 
Dealer:
 - CEILING MOUNT KIT
 
A  range  of  lenses  are  available  from  our  dealers  to  satisfy 
var ying  installation  and  projection  distance  needs.  See  the 
Additional Information chapter for greater details on projection 
distance and enlargement ratios.
Always contact our service centre to have the lens replaced. 
12   OPTiONAL ACCESSORiES
Use only original or SiM2 Multimedia approved accessories.
warning: for ceiling/wall installation, by means of suspension 
bracket, carefully follow the instructions and safety instruc-
tions  recommended  by  the  Manufacturer  in  the  bracket’s 
literature.
incomplete image along borders (vertical and horizontal)
•  Check  compatibility  of  the  video  or  graphic  signals  with 
the technical specifications of the system, and specifically, 
with the specifications of the selected input.
•  Recall the automatic image adjustment function by pres-
sing the key “A” on the remote control or ◀ on the projector ’s 
keypad.
•  Adjust  the  horizontal  and  vertical  position  of  the  image 
with the IMAGE / POSITION  menu (if available for the input in 
question).
•  Adjust the width and height of the image, selecting Aspect 
in the IMAGE ADJUSTMENTS / ASPECT menu.
•  Adjust  the  overscan  value  applied  to  the  image  on  the 
IMAGE / OVERSCAN menu.
image too dark, too pale or unnaturally coloured
•  Check  compatibility  of  the  video  or  graphic  signals  with 
the technical specifications of the system, and specifically,  
with the specifications of the selected input.
•  Adjust the CONTRAST , BRIGHTNESS , COLOUR and TINT parameters 
in the PICTURE menu.
•  If necessar y, adjust COLOR TEMPERATURE and GAMMA CORRECTION  
(IMAGE menu).
graphic image with poor quality vertical detail
•  Check  compatibility  of  the  video  or  graphic  signals  with 
the technical specifications of the system, and specifically, 
with the specifications of the selected input.
•  Press key “A” on the remote control or ◀ on the projector ’s 
keypad to execute automatic adjustments.
•  Adjust the FREQUENCY and PHASE settings in the IMAGE menu 
to optimize the vertical details of the image(if available for 
the input in question).
Video image  showing  colour  misalignment  on  vertical  de-
tails
•  Check  compatibility  of  the  video  or  graphic  signals  with 
the technical specifications of the system, and specifically, 
with the specifications of the selected input.
•  Adjust Y/C DELAY settings in the IMAGE menu to reduce colour 
misalignment. 
Remote control does not work
•  Check  remote  control  batter y  power  and  correct  polari-
ty.
•  Ensure the area between the infrared sensors (on the front 
panel of the projector) and the remote control is free from 
obstructions.
•  Make sure the infrared sensors on the front and rear of the 
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ELECTRONiCS
input signals: 	 •	COMPOSITE	VIDEO	(CVBS)          gold plated RCA connectors           1,0 Vpp	/	75	Ω,	negative	synchronisation	 •	1	S-VIDEO	(Y/C)               4-pole mini-DIN connector          Y: 1.0 Vpp	/	75	Ω,	negative	synchronisation	     C: 0.286 Vpp	/	75	Ω,	[	nominal	NTSC	burst	level]	     0.3 Vpp	/	75	Ω	[nominal	PAL,	SECAM	burst	level]	 •	1	COMPONENTS	(Y/Pr/Pb/)	-	RGBS		     1 set of 4 RCA connectors        - Component signals                Y: 1.0 Vpp	/	75	Ω,	negative or 3 level synchronisation [HDTV]       Pr,Pb:0.7 Vpp	/	75	Ω        - RGB signal              R,G,B:0.7 Vpp	/	75	Ω            0,7 Vpp	/	75	Ω,	HV     synchronisation:                  1.0 Vpp	/	75	Ω,	negative or 3 level synchronisation [HDTV]      Positive or negative TTL, 0.3-5 Vpp	/	1	kΩ		 •	RGBHV	(analogue	RGB)          female DB15HD connectors            R,G,B: 0.7 Vpp	/	75	Ω            0.7 Vpp	/	75	Ω     separate H/V Sync or H,V o composite     Positive or negative TTL, 0.3-5 Vpp	/	1	kΩ	 •	1	HDMI	HDCP  Control:   Panel (keypad), remote control, via    RS232 from PC or home automation devices,horizontal frequency:  from 15 to 80 kHz (up to to UxGA format @ 65 Hz)Vertical frequency:   48 -100 HzVideo Standard:  automatic selection (PAL     B,G,H,I,M,N,60, SECAM, NTSC 3.58    and 4.43)high definition video standard.:  ATSC HDTV (480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p)graphic standards:   VGA, SVGA, xGA, SxGA, UxGA         Colour temperature:  from 6500 to 10000 K (36 steps)
Outputs:   2  12-V  jack  connector  outputs  (1  active  with system powered on, 1 active with 16:9 aspect ratio selected)  1 Optical audio output (TOSLINK connector)
image shift rang:  1/3 image
gENERAL PROJECTOR SPECifiCATiONS
Power cable:   (EU, UK and US); 2m lengthPower supply:  from 110 to 240 V AC, +/-10% tolerance   Frequency: from 48 to 62 HzPower absorption:  240 W maxfuse:   T 3,15A H. 5 x 20 mmDimensions:  350 x 185 x 318 mm (LxAxP) weight (approx):   5,5 kgOperating temperature:  10 to 35°CShipping temperature:   -15 to 55°CStorage temperature:   -15 to 55°Chumidity:   20%  to  95%  relative  humidity  nonconden-singSafety:   EN 60950Portablity:  desktop equipmentCompatibility electromagnetic:  EN 55022 Class B  EN 55024 EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3Transport:  IEC 2244 - IEC 2248
A - TEChNiCAL SPECifiCATiONS 
						

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DiMENSiONS
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Min projection distance
16/9
  2,3   90” 
  2,7   107 ” 
  3,2   126 ” 
  3,6   144 ” 
  4,1   162 ” 
  4,6   180 ” 
  5,0   198 ” 
  5,5   215 ” 
  6,8   2 70” 
  8,2   323 ” 
  9,1   3 60”
  11,4   449”
Max projection distance
  1,1  44” 
  1,3  52” 
  1,6  61” 
  1,8  70” 
  2,0  78” 
  2,2  87” 
  2,4  96” 
  2, 7  105” 
  3,3  13 1” 
  4,0  15 7” 
  4,4  174”
  5,5  217” 
 
m   in.  m   in.  
m             in.
  1,7  66”   
  2,0  79”   
  2,4   93”   
  2,7  106”  
  3,0  119 ”  
  3,4  132”   
  3,7  146 ”  
  4,0  159”  
  5,0  199”  
  6,0  238”   
  6,7  265 ” 
  8,4  331” 
5
0”
60” 7 0”
80”
90”
1 00”
11 0’
1 2 0”
1 5 0”
1 80”
2 00”
25 0”
 13,7   539”
 
6,6  261 ” 
 10,0  397” 
300
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Screen size
(diagonal)  
Screen width
Min projection distance Max projection distance
Screen size
(diagonal) Screen width
4/3
 
3,3   132” 
 
2,8   110” 
  3,9   153 ” 
  4,5   175” 
  5,0   197 ” 
  5,6   219 ” 
  6,1   241 ” 
  6,7   2 63 ” 
  8,4   329 ” 
  10,0   395 ” 
  11,1   438 ”
  13,9    548”
  1,0  40” 
  1,2  48” 
  1,4  56” 
  1,6  64” 
  1,8  72” 
  2,0  80” 
  2,2  88” 
  2,4  96” 
  3,0  120” 
  3, 7  144” 
  4,1  160”
  5,1  200” 
 
m   in.  m   in.  
m             in.
  2,0  81”   
  2,5  97”   
  3,3  129”   
 
2,9  113”   
  3,7  145”  
  4,1  162 ”  
  4,5  178”   
  4,9  194”  
  6,1  242 ”  
  7,4  291”   
  8,2  323” 
  10,3  404” 
5
0”
60” 7 0”
80”
90”
1 00”
11 0’
1 2 0”
1 5 0”
1 80”
2 00”
25 0”
 16,7    658”
 
6,1  240 ” 
 12,3  485” 
300
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PROJECTiON DiSTANCE