Sim2 Multimedia Projector Nero 3d 1 User Manual

							• 2D  display mode for normal 2D material. 3D Input Format adjustment is un -
available. PureMotion adjustment is available.
3D Input Format
The  Nero 3D  checks AVI infoframe data and input signal resolution in order to determ -
ine the appropriate 3D format. When automatic detection of 3D format is not pos -
sible, choose one of the following options:
• (S-S) Side by Side  Left and right halves of the image are separated, rescaled  
and displayed. This mode should be applied to 3D images composed of two  
stereoscopic images compressed to half of their original horizontal resolution  
and sent simultaneously.
• (T-B) Top and Bottom  Top and bottom halves of the image are separated, res -
caled and displayed. This mode should be applied to 3D images composed of  
two stereoscopic images compressed to half of their original vertical resolu -
tion and sent simultaneously.
• (F-S) Frame Sequential  This mode should be applied to 3D images that consist  
of a sequence of alternating frames wherein each successive frame carries the  
image meant for one or the other eye.
Note:  You may need to change the order in which left and right frames are  
displayed. See “ 3D Left/Right ” below.
3D Left/Right
Use this setting if the 3D effect has an uncomfortable look about it. This setting will  
change the perception of depth. It is important that the image destined for the  
left/right eye reaches the correct eye. Sometimes the easiest way to check is to pause  
the program content to check. For the effect to change you must press  Esc  to exit from  
the OSD.
• Normal   Left and right frames are displayed in the native sequence.
• Swapped   Left and right frames are swapped. Use this setting if image does  
not give the correct sense of depth.
Supported 3D Video Formats
Compatible 3D formats are listed in  Table 4.1 .
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							Table  4.1
Signal 3D Format HDMI 1.4a DVB
1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24 Hz Frame Packing Yes
Side by Side Yes
Top and Bottom Yes Yes
1920 x  1080p @ 25  Hz Side by Side
Top and Bottom
1920 x 1080p @ 29.97/30 Hz Side by Side
Top and Bottom
1920 x 1080p @ 50 Hz Side by Side
Top and Bottom
1920 x 1080p @ 59.94/60 Hz Side by Side
Top and Bottom
1920 x 1080i @ 50 Hz Side by Side Yes Yes
Top and Bottom
1920 x 1080i @ 59.94/60 Hz Side by Side Yes Yes
Top and Bottom
1280 x 720p @ 50 Hz Frame Packing Yes
Side by Side Yes
Top and Bottom Yes Yes
1280 x 720p @ 59.94/60 Hz Frame Packing Yes
Side by Side Yes
Top and Bottom Yes Yes
Some adjustments may not be available, depending on the 3D signal format. Refer to  
Table 4.2  for details.
The items that cannot be adjusted are not displayed in the menu. When Aspect is not  
available is it fixed at  Normal . When Keystone is not active, its value is 0 (no correc -
tion).
Table  4.2
3D Format Signal Aspect Keystone
Frame Packing 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24 Hz ● ●
Others  - -
Side by Side All ●  1
-
Top and Bottom All - -
Notes:
1. except Panoramic
Input Menu
The desired input can be selected by pressing the corresponding number key on the  
remote control or through the  Input  menu.
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							• To enter the  Input  menu press:
Key   0   on the remote control or  Source  on the projector keypad.
• To select an input press the corresponding number on the remote control, or:
1. ▴  or  ▾  on the remote control or on the keypad to highlight the input
2. ●   o n the remote control or on the projector keypad to confirm
• To turn off the  Input  menu press:
Esc  on the remote control or on the keypad
Each time an Input is changed an information window appears on the screen and re -
mains there until a valid signal is detected (this feature can be disabled in the  Setup  
section of the main menu, see “ Source Information ”  on page  31 ). 
If no signal is detected on the selected input, an appropriate message is displayed.
Main Menu
The main menu gives access to all projector adjustments. It is divided in four main sec -
tions ( Picture ,  Image ,  Setup  and  Menu ) with various item and submenus in each of  
them.
• To enter the main menu and select the desired section press:
MENU +  or  MENU -   on the remote control or on the keypad
• To enter a submenu (when available) press:
●   o n the remote control or on the keypad
• To return to the previous menu when in a submenu press:
MENU +   on the remote control or  ●   on the keypad
• To select menu items press:
MENU +  or  MENU -  on the remote control or on the keypad
• To turn off the main menu press:
Esc  on the remote control or on the keypad
• To change settings or select an item on a list press:
◂ ,  ▸ ,  ▴  or  ▾  on the remote control or on the keypad
Note:  Depending on the selected input source and signal characteristics, some adjust -
ments may not be available. 
Picture  and  Image  menu sections provide access to most commonly-used projector  
adjustments. Note that:
• you can enter these sections only when an image is displayed
• the controls in these sections only operate on the active input
• when you select another input or change mode (2D/3D), all the settings in  
these sections are automatically saved
• each time you select an input or change mode (2D/3D), the previously saved  
settings for that input or mode will be automatically recalled
• if a finer control over saved settings is desired, use the Memory management  
function (see “ Memories ”  on page  32 ) 
Setup  and  Menu  sections provide access to installation and OSD adjustments. The set -
tings in these sections are global (for all inputs and modes, not just the active one).
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							Picture
This menu section provides access to common image quality adjustments. Adjust -
ments not available for a given input are not displayed in the menu (See  Table 4.3  for  
details).
Table  4.3
Video RGBS
YPrPb RGB  
Graphics HDMI 1/2
Brightness ● ● ● ●
Contrast ● ● ● ●
Color ● ● ● ●  3
Tint ●  1
Sharpness ● ● ● ●
Filter ●
Sharpness Mode ● ● ●
Cinema Mode ● ●
Video Mode
Noise Reduction ● ●  2
● ●
Mode ●   4
●   4
●   4
●  4, 5
DynamicBlack ●   4
●   4
●   4
●  4, 5
PureMotion ● ● ● ●  5
Notes:
1. NTSC only
2. YPrPb Interlaced only
3. YPrPb only
4.  Nero 3D-2 and 3D HB only
5 .  2D only
Brightness
Use this control to adjust the darker areas of the picture (black level), without affect -
ing bright areas. Increasing the value will give more detail in darker parts of the pic -
ture. For correct adjustment it may prove useful to display a gray scale test pattern  
with at least twenty bands. Now try to reduce the brightness of the black band as  
much as possible while ensuring that it can still be distinguished from the adjacent  
band with brightness slightly higher than black. Alternatively use a scene composed of  
black objects alongside other dark colored objects and try to ensure that all the ob -
jects can be separately identified.
Contrast
Use this control to adjust the image's white level without affecting its dark areas. For  
correct adjustment it may prove useful to display a gray scale test pattern with at least  
twenty bands. Now try to increase the brightness of the white band as much as pos -
sible while ensuring that it can still be distinguished from the adjacent band with  
brightness slightly less than white. Alternatively use a scene composed of well-lit  
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							white objects surrounded by light objects with lower level lighting, and try to ensure  
that all the objects can be separately identified.
Color
This control (also called Saturation) increases or decreases the picture color intensity.  
When set to zero, color images are shown in black and white. Increase the value until  
the colors appear natural: suitable references include skin tones and the green in  
grass in landscape shots.
Tint
This adjustment controls the purity of colors. Basically it determines the red-green ra -
tio of the picture. Decreasing the value increases the red content of the image, in -
creasing it increases the green content. For this adjustment use skin tones or a test  
card image with color bars as a reference. This adjustment is primarily used for NTSC  
sourced material.
Sharpness
This adjustment increases or decreases the level of picture detail. When the sharpness  
value is reduced the image details appear less pronounced, while increasing the value  
raises image definition, making the outline of objects sharper. Note that an excessively  
large value may result in a noisy picture and the outline of images will have a high  
amount of edge enhancement.
Sharpness Mode
This adjustment selects the type of processing associated with sharpness adjustment.  
For an interlaced or progressive video signal, set to Video; for PC graphics signals, set  
to Graphics. If the  Video  option is set, it applies  Noise Reduction  to increase the clar -
ity of the image.
Noise Reduction
This adjustment lets you choose the value of the noise reduction filter.
Filter
This adjustment selects the mode in which the input signal is processed. Selecting the  
most appropriate value for a given input signal ensures the best horizontal and vertical  
definition and makes the picture sharper.
Cinema Mode
Use this option if the video signal source is a movie film (obtained from a Telecine  
device with 3:2 or 2:2 pull-down). In this case a deinterlace algorithm optimized for  
this type of signal is applied. Selecting  Auto  mode causes the deinterlacer to analyze  
signal characteristics and apply the correct deinterlace mode automatically.
Mode (Nero 3D - 2/3D HB)
This adjustement is available only on the Nero 3D - 2 and Nero 3D HB.
When viewing 2D contents, you can choose between two user modes:
• PureMovie  allows a pure and unprocessed presentation of the signal coming  
from your source. You can then choose whether or not to engage the Dynam -
icBlack function
• PureMotion  specifically created for fast-action material, yields smooth mo -
tion, free from smear or judder 
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							Note:  When viewing 3D contents, the PureMotion3D mode is automatically activated.
DynamicBlack (Nero 3D - 2/ 3D HB)
This adjustement is available only on the Nero 3D - 2 and Nero 3D HB.
DynamicBlack improves the level of black and increases the depth and the detail of  
the image especially in parts with low and medium brightness. It regulates light based  
on the informative content of the image being projected. Available settings are  Off ,  
Video  and  Movie .  Off  is recommended when using test pattern for measurement or  
calibration purposes.
PureMotion
Activates the motion estimation/motion compensation function, which suppresses  
motion judder. Settings available are  Off ,  Low ,  Medium , or  High . Default setting is  
Low .
Image
This menu section provides access to some advanced image settings. Adjustments not  
available for a given input are not displayed in the menu. See  Table 4.4  for details.
Table  4.4
Video RGBS
YPrPb RGB  
Graphics HDMI 1/2
Aspect ● ● ● ●
Color Management ● ● ● ●
Gamma Correction ● ● ● ●
BrilliantColor ● ● ● ●
Overscan ● ● ●
Position ● ● ●
Frequency ● ●
Phase ● ●
Y/C Delay ●
Signal Range ●  1
Lamp Power ● ● ● ●
Notes:
1. when RGB or AVI infoframe missing or incomplete
Aspect
This adjustment changes the dimensions and aspect ratio (relationship between width  
and height) of the displayed image. There are six default aspects available and three  
user aspects (with user-settable parameters). You can select a different aspect for  
each source: the selected aspect ratio will be automatically applied the next time the  
relative source is displayed. You can also select the required aspect ratio from the re -
mote control by repeatedly pressing   or by pressing   and one of the number  
1 - 9 . The following aspects are available:
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							• Normal  projects the image occupying the full height of the screen while main -
taining the aspect ratio of the input signal. When the input signal aspect ratio  
is 4:3, black vertical bands are displayed on the right and left of the picture.
• Anamorphic  correctly displays a 16:9 image with over scan.
• Letterbox  displays a 4:3 letterbox image (source signal with black bands above  
and below the picture) in such a way that it fills the 16:9 screen and maintains  
the correct aspect. This aspect ratio is also recommended when using Ana -
morphic Lenses.
• Panoramic  widens the 4:3 image cutting off a strip from the top and bottom.  
Panoramic is ideal for displaying a 4:3 image on the 16:9 screen of the display.
• Subtitles  moves the image upwards, making enough space for the subtitles to  
be seen.
• Pixel to Pixel  makes a pixel to pixel map of the image, without introducing any  
alteration or over scan to adapt it to the screen. The image is projected in the  
center of the screen and if its horizontal and vertical dimensions are smaller  
than the display, it is bordered by vertical and horizontal black bands.
• User 1, 2,   3  can be used if none of the preset formats are satisfactory. You  
change the size and shape of the image (and hence the aspect ratio) through  
the  Horizontal  and  Vertical  adjustments.
Note:  With Progressive HDMI signals of any resolution, the horizontal adjust -
ment of the User aspect works only for negative values.
You can assign one or more trigger outputs to each aspect ratio. Those triggers are  
then activated by selecting that aspect ratio:
• Screen  controls TRIG2 and be should be used for the control of a screen mask -
ing system
• Anamorphic Lens  controls TRIG3 and should be used for the control of a mo -
torized anamorphic lens mount
See “ Connections ”  on page  11  for a description of Triggers and their functions.
Color Management
This menu is divided in three sections. Choose:
• 1  on the remote control to activate the first column on the left ( Primaries ),  
Here you can select one of the five preset settings for primary color coordin -
ates:
◦ Native  the projector native primary color coordinates 
◦ HDTV ,  EBU ,  SMPTE-C  the primary color coordinates defined by the stand -
ards
◦ Auto  the appropriate primary color coordinates for the current input  
signal (automatically identified)
Note:  When using Live Color Calibration software, two additional  custom  
modes will become available. Live Color Calibration lets you define a custom  
color gamut in terms of primaries (red, green and blue), secondaries (yellow,  
cyan and magenta) and white color coordinates. Therefore when one of these  
custom  modes is selected, sections 2 and 3 are disabled.
• 2  on the remote control to activate the central column ( White Point ), where  
you can select one of the nine preset settings of the white point:
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							◦ Standard  the white point associated to the value selected in column  1
◦ High ,  Medium ,  Low  default white balance levels
◦ Native  the projector native white point
◦ D75 ,   D65 ,   D50  the C standard CIE illuminants
◦ User  a white point that can be adjusted  according to your personal prefer -
ences as follows:
▪ press the number  3  on the remote control to activate the User  
column
▪ position the white point within the CIE chromaticity diagram
Note:  To accurately set the Primaries and White Point you will need access to special -
ized color measuring equipment and also the knowledge to use such equipment. Al -
ternatively, contact the SIM2 Authorized Dealer where you purchased your product  
and ask them to arrange for an ISF certified calibrator to set up your projector.
Gamma Correction
Determines the projector response to the gray scale, emphasizing or attenuating the  
different grades of brightness (blacks, dark, medium and light grays, whites) in the  
projected image. Choose the setting that is appropriate to the type of video source,  
the ambient lighting and your subjective preferences. The available settings are:
• Natural  the default preset curve, appropriate for most situations
• Dynamic  the preset curve that increases the detail in the dark areas of the im -
age
• Parametric  that lets you select the coefficient that determines the curve.  
Coefficient values smaller than 2.2 emphasize the detail of dark images, while  
reducing overall contrast. Values larger than 2.2 increase overall contrast, but  
reduce the detail of dark areas. For the most common video sources, if you  
set the parameter to 2.2 you obtain pleasant and well-contrasted images.
Note:  When using Live Color Calibration software, Natural and Dynamic preset curves  
can be replaced by two custom curves.
BrilliantColor
When enabled ( On ), the BrilliantColor algorithm increases the projector brightness.  
When disabled ( Off ), the quality of the image is optimized to the detriment of a mod -
erate loss of light.
Overscan
Removes the outer edges of the image and magnifies the remaining portion of the im -
age to fill the display area. It is useful with sources that output images with imperfec -
tions around their borders.
Position
Use this adjustment to position the image vertically and horizontally. These paramet -
ers do not normally require adjustment because the projector checks the input signal  
and automatically sets the most suitable values. However, if the image is not perfectly  
centered it may prove useful to make the projector repeat the input signal analysis  
and image positioning, activating the automatic adjustment procedure with the  Auto  
key on the remote control. When this procedure is requested it is helpful to have a  
white or light colored background in the current picture on the screen.
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							Frequency/Phase
These adjustments, available for progressive signals and for signals from a PC, ensure  
correspondence between the number of pixels making up the signal and the number  
of pixels that make up the projected image. The projector usually detects the most  
suitable values but, if the image is disturbed (loss of resolution between equidistant  
vertical bands or instability and lack of detail in thin vertical lines), you can press  Auto  
on the remote control to activate the automatic adjustment function. If the automatic  
procedure fails to achieve the required effect, enter the Frequency and Phase values  
manually and move sufficiently close to the screen to observe the effects of the ad -
justments.
Y/C Delay
Where Video signals are concerned, use this adjustment to correct horizontal color  
misalignment within the projected image. For a given video standard (for example PAL  
or NTSC) the stored value does not normally require further adjustment, unless the  
source or connection cable is changed.
Signal Range
Determines the signal data range of HDMI signals. It is available when the HDMI signal  
comes from a RGB source or when   the AVI (Auxiliary Video Information) infoframe of  
the HDMI signal is missing or inconsistent.
• Auto  determines the signal range using the information provided by the AVI  
infoframe of the HDMI signal. If the AVI infoframe is missing or incosistent, the  
projector uses values 0-255. Auto (which is the default setting) usually selects  
the correct signal range but you can force either 16-235 or 0-255
• 16-235  sets black at R, G, B = 16 and white at R, G, B = 235, to match the lu -
minance values of digital component standards
• 0-255  sets black at R, G, B = 0 and white at R, G, B = 255
Lamp Power
Use this control to adjust the lamp output level in 10 W increments from 230 W to  
280 W. Lower values decrease brightness but extend the life of the lamp.
Setup
This menu section provides access to installation adjustments.
Orientation
Selects the orientation of the projected image. Available settings are: Floor, Ceiling,  
Floor Rear and Ceiling Rear.
Keystone
This adjustment compensates the distortion resulting from the angle of projection.
Note:  Keystone may cause artifacts in the image and may not be available when dis -
playing specific 3D content (see  Table 4.2 ). SIM2 recommends that you use this fea -
ture only when necessary.
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							Variable Iris  (Nero 3D - 2/3D HB)
This adjustement is available only on the Nero 3D - 2 and Nero 3D HB.
Controls the iris in the the optical engine. Larger values increase brightness and smal -
ler values increase contrast in the projected image.
RGBS Sync
This setting indicates where the sync relative to the RGB signal is supplied. Choose:
• HV  when the HV connector is used for the RBGS sync signal
• Video  when the RGB sync signal originates from a SCART outlet (via the  
SCART/R-G-B-sync conversion cable). In this case the R, G and B signals are  
connected to the specific RCA connectors and the sync signal is connected to  
the Video input
3D Glasses
Selects the type of active shutter glasses you are using. Choose:
• SIM2  (the default setting) when you are using the optional  SIM2 Visus 3D  
glasses and the SIM2 Visus 3D emitter
• Universal  if you are using the optional Universal glasses and the optional Uni -
versal 3D emitter. For mo re information refer to “ Optional Accessories ” on  
page  8 .
Important:  Make sure the 3D glasses type is set correctly to achieve best synchroniza -
tion, stereo separation, and image quality.
Test Patterns
Enters internal test patterns, that are needed for installation or calibration purposes.  
Press  ▴  or  ▾  on the remote control or on the projector keypad to cycle through the  
test patterns. To exit test patterns press  Esc  on the remote control or on the projector  
keypad.
Note:  OSD menus are not available while test patterns are displayed.
Initial Settings
Resets most projector settings to their factory presets. The settings in the following  
list are not reset:
• Serial Number and Model name
• Lamp Hours
• User Memories (including Memories Names)
• Source List (including Source Names)
• Orientation
• Zoom and Focus
• Y/C Delay
• Position
Note:  Before performing this operation, a confirmation message appears. Press  ▸  to  
Confirm and continue with the reset or press  ◂  to  Cancel.
Menu
This menu section provides access to OSD adjustments.
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