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RTX 45-55 TV USER AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

1. Other adjustments marked by the symbol provide submenus which appear as a superimposed window in which the selection is made with the Vkeys Fig 14 Colour Temperature Gamma Correction Position Y C Delay Magnification Fig 14a 13 SI M2 Grand Cremna CHA Normal Anamorphic Letterbox Panoramic Pixel to pixel User 1 User 2 User 3 Aspect lt Colour Temperature Gamma Correction Position Y C Delay Magnification Fig 14b These submenus are accessed by pressing the lt key while exit and return to the upper level occurs by pressing MENU Press ESC on the remote control or keypad to interrupt the menu display or wait for it to disappear automatically after the number of seconds set on the SET UP page PICTURE This menu features the adjustments related to picture quality Adjustments that are not available for a given input do not appear on the menu Table 4 summarises the adjustments available for each input For a complete overview of the on screen menus consult the On screen menu layout in the Additional Information section BRIGHTNESS Use this control to adjust the image s black level without affecting white areas Increasing the value will give more detail in darker parts of the picture For correct adjustment it may pro ve useful to display the signal relative to the grey scale within which the black level and the level immediately above it must be separatel
2. Q negative or 3 level synchronisation HDTV H V positive or negative TTL 0 3 5 Vo 1kQ 1 DVI digital RGB DVI D female connector Input Output Control 3 channel fibre optic link Panel keypad remote control via RS232 from PC or home automation devices from 15 to 110 kHz up to UXGA 85 Hz 48 100 Hz automatically selected PAL B G H I M N 60 SECAM NTSC 3 58 and 4 43 ATSC HDTV 480p 720p 1080i 1080p VGA SVGA XGA SXGA UXGA Faroudja chipset DCDi 3 2 pull down sequence conversion Horizontal frequency Vertical frequency Video standards High definition video Graphic standards Deinterlacer Colour temperature Control Outputs GENERAL Power supply cable Power supply Peak current Consumption LINK CABLE Composition Connectors Length from 5000 to 9300 K three presets and one user settable infrared remote control RS232 serial DB9 connector female 2 12 V jack connector outputs 1 active with system powered on 1 active with 16 9 aspect ratio selected EU UK and US length 2 m 100 to 240 VAC tolerance 10 frequency from 48 to 62 Hz 30 A max 30W max three 50 125 um multimode optical fibre cables LC type 20 0 0 2m traction applied on outer cable not on fibre cores or connectors 19 Dimensions Weight approx Operating Temperature sim2 Grand Cinema CHA 483 x 55 x 200 mm WxHxD compatible with 19 rack 2 5 kg
3. RCA type connectors gold plated 1 0 Vp 75 Q negative synchronisation 2 S VIDEO Y C 4 pin mini DIN connectors Y 1 0 V 75 Q negative synchronisation C 0 286 V 75 Q NTSC nominal burst level 0 3 V 75 Q PAL SECAM nominal burst level 4 COMPONENTS Y Cr Cb H V RGBHV 3 sets of 5 RCA connectors gold plated 1 set of 5 BNC type connectors gold plated Components signal Y 1 0 Lm 75 Q negative or 3 level synchronisation HDTV Cr Cb 0 7 LAM 75 Q RGB signal RB 0 7V 75Q G 0 7V 75 Q separate H V Sync or H V Sync 1 0 V 75 Q negative or 3 level synchronisation HDTV H V positive or negative TTL 0 3 5 Va 1 kQ GENERAL Power supply cable EU UK and US length 2 m Power supply 100 to 240 Vac tolerance 10 frequency 48 to 62 Hz Peak current 30 A max Consumption 170 W max Fuse T 3 15A H 5x 20 mm Dimensions 45 1228 x 1108 x 373 mm WxHxD 55 1495 x 1218 x 421 mm WxHxD Weight approx 45 65 kg 55 85 kg Operating Temperature 10 to 35 C Transportation temperature 15 to 55 C Storage temperature 15 to 55 C Humidity 20 to 95 non condensing Safety EN 60950 UL 60950 Transportability desktop equipment Electromagnetic compatibility EN 55022 Class B EN 55024 EN 61000 3 2 EN 61000 3 3 Transport IEC 68 2 31 IEC 68 2 32 2 RGBHV analogue RGB female DB15HD connectors RB 0 7V 7590 G 0 7V 75 Q separate H V Sync or H V Sync 1 0 V 75
4. sets of RCA connectors use the colours as a guide connector R is red G is green B is blue H HV is white and V is black By using a suitable SCART to RCA or BNC connector adapter cable an RGB video signal from a source equipped with an SCART connector can be connected to this input Component signals are connected to inputs Y Cr and Cb taking care to observe the correspondence with the outputs on the Source Since the latter can be labelled in various ways refer to Table 1 to establish the correspondence between the various signals The connector colours can also be of help as shown in the table Table 1 DigiOptical Image Processor Connector Video signal source connector SIM2 Grand Cinema Gd m DVI D OPTICAL FIBER LINK CONTROL RS 232 Om GRAPHICS RGB gagagaggq cumumuiuumscrE lt lt era Computer RTX Home automation system S VIDEO HDTV receiver SE Game console 00 Nard Computer Television receiver from Aerial Satellite or Cable Analogue or Digital HDTV receiver DVD player Video recorder Game console Television receiver from Aerial Satellite or Cable Analogue or Digital HDTV receiver DVD player Video recorder Game console Source Television receiver from Aerial Satellite or Cable Analogue or Digital Television receiver from DVD player Aerial Satellite or Video recorder Cable Analogue or Digital Video camera Fig 4 DVD p
5. the projected image Image incomplete along borders vertical or horizontal e Check compatibility of the video or graphic signals with the technical specifications of the system and specifically with the specifications of the selected input e Recall the automatic image adjustment function by pressing the AUTO key on the remote control or the Display keypad e Adjust the horizontal or vertical position of the projected image using the IMAGE ADJUSTMENTS POSITION menu e Adjust the width and height of the image selecting Aspect in the IMAGE ADJUSTMENTS ASPECT menu Picture too dark too pale or unnaturally coloured e Check compatibility of the video or graphic signals with the technical specifications of the system and specifically with the specifications of the selected input e Adjust the CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOUR and TINT parameters in the PICTURE menu e f necessary adjust COLOR TEMPERATURE and GAMMA CORRECTION IMAGE menu Graphic image with poor quality vertical detail e Check compatibility of the video or graphic signals with the technical specifications of the system and specifically with the specifications of the selected input e Press AUTO on the remote or keypad to execute automatic adjustments e Adjust FREQUENCY and PHASE parameters in the IMAGE menu to optimise vertical detail of the projected image Video image showing colour misalignment on vertical details Check compatibility of the vid
6. transmission of the digital signal from the DigiOptical Image Processor to the Display 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 DCDi is a registered trademark of Faroudja a division of Genesis Microchip Inc sim2 Grand Cinera CHA 1 INSTALLATION CONNECTING THE TWO UNITS SIM2 s RTX system is made up of the following components Fig 1 e Display e DigiOptical Image Processor e remote control e DigiOptical Image Processor power supply unit e three power cables for the Display e three power cables for the DigiOptical Image Processor e triple fibre optic cable for linking the DigiOptical Image Processor and the Display e four 1 5 V AAA type batteries for the remote control e User and installation manual If any accessories are missing contact your Dealer as soon as possible Instruction Manual DigiOptical Image Processor power supply unit Three core DigiOptical ___ Image Processor fibre optic cable Remote Control Power cables Europe UK US x2 Fig 1 The RTX system consists of two separate units the DigiOptical Image Processor and the Display each of which is equipped with a power cable the two units are interconnected by a 20 m fibre optic cable The ide
7. ud EE ee ELE Rx dea dC Fed E C i ae lac ced 15 WS SS AG s EM Pu ONU E 15 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING sexe eee ee eee 16 Maintenance and cleaning coe eoe ues ia doi 16 Trotbleshootng quide MEN E ELE 16 3 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION necne enne nnne nennen nnn nnns 18 TEGHNIGAE SPECIFICATIONS iet iex acea epe di 18 DIMENSION Saad doce 20 ON SCREEN MENU LAVOU Tis io ino ad E 21 SIM2 Grand Crema GEA INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your choice of the SIM2 Grand Cinema RTX system The RTX system combines the signal processing capabilities of the DigiOptical Image Processor with the high fidelity reproduction of the DLP M technology Display by linking the two units via a fibre optic cable The DigiOptical 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 display 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 and 1 DVI D 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 ensure optimum reproduction of a broad range of input signals from interlaced video to high definition and graph
8. 10 to 35 C Transportation temperature 15 to 55 C Storage temperature Humidity Safety Transportability Electromagnetic compatibility Transport Diameter Tensile strength Type Approval 15 to 55 C 20 to 95 non condensing EN 60950 UL 60950 desktop equipment EN 55022 Class B EN 55024 EN 61000 3 2 EN 61000 3 3 IEC 68 2 31 IEC 68 2 32 5 mm max 1200N UL OFNP SIM2 Grand Cinesa CHA DIMENSIONS DISPLAY RTX 45 1227 8 mm 48 34 368 6 mm 1 MH 55 o RTX 55 956 3 mm 37 65 235 mm 9 25 560 5 mm 22 07 1108 mm 43 62 1108 mm 43 62 420 3 mm 1494 2 mm 58 82 1217 6 mm 47 93 16 54 Oe or de O de N O OE x Gl 9 E x E c cO 2 y N p Mmeasure mm ha g 1 20 A AS lt gt 9 64 DIGIOPTICAL IMAGE PROCESSOR v 9 Scale 1 5 20 ON SCREEN MENU LAYOUT Picture Video S Video NTSC YCrCb15kHz RGBS 15kHz Brightness Contrast Colour Tint Sharpness Filter Cinema Mode Video Type Image Aspect Colour Temperature Gamma Correction Position Y C Delay Magnification Normal Anamorphic Letterbox Panoramic Pixel to Pixel User 1 User 2 User 3 Setup Language OSD Background OSD Position OSD Timeout Test Patterns Initial Settings Video S Video Brightness Contrast Colour Sharpness Filter Video Type Aspect Position Magnification Horiz
9. 8 9 10 RGB Graphic Tn 9 QUOC Os 9 lt 9 X Video Video S Video S Video lt RGBS 15kHz lt YOrCb 32kHz lt YCrCb 15kHz RGB Graphic DVI D STAND BY Switches system to stand by KEYS 0 9 Switch system on from stand by and allow direct source selection ESCAPE Deactivates the On Screen Display MAWES Navigate through the On Screen Display and make adjustments to the parameters Ny activate quick menus MENU Activates the On Screen Display menus and allows navigation though the various pages Not active in this model INFO Displays selected source information and system status VCR Activates a filter to improve video recorder signal quality ASPECT Selects picture aspect ratio Video Video S Video S Video m YCrCb 15kHz YCrCb 32kHz RGBS 15kHz RGBS 32kHz RGB Graphic RGB Graphic DVI D c O ON Ol O OM Fig 11 by pressing the ESC key or when the time allowed for displaying the on screen menu has lapsed set in the Set up Menu Inputs 5 6 7 and 8 can receive RGB and YCrCb signals at 15 kHz 32 kHz or higher The association between the input and the type of signal is made from the pull down menu that appears on the right of the lt symbol after pressing the lt key Fig 12b After selecting the source signal by means of the and y keys press MENU MENU to confirm and close the pull down menu the value you have just s
10. RTX 45 55 USER AND INSTALLATION MANUAL ENGLISH IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2p CAUTION ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates the possible electric shock hazard associated with uninsulated live components in the interior of the unit This symbol indicates the presence of important instructions regarding use and maintenance of the product The RTX system consists of two parts connected by a fibre optic cable the DigiOptical Image Processor and the Display In this manual references to the unit refer to one of the two units that make up the system 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 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 out
11. S Displays a series of test patterns that are useful when installing the system and checking basic functions Use the and y keys to browse through the test patterns FACTORY DEFAULTS Restores original factory settings except for POSITION and Y C Delay INFO Displays the current status of the projector and information concerning the projected video graphic signal This function is displayed on pressing on the remote control or in the absence of the On Screen Display the gt key on the remote control QUICK MENUS The quick menus provide access to the main adjustments that affect image quality without calling the main On Screen menus BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST COLOUR TINT SHARPNESS and FILTER adjustments appear at the bottom of the screen one after the other when the and keys are pressed v MESSAGES The following messages may appear during operation of the system No Signal The system does not recognise any signal applied to the selected input In this case e Make sure the selected input is connected to a video or graphic signal and that that source is functioning correctly e Check the condition of the cables used to connect the system to the various sources e Make sure the video or graphic signals supplied by the source are compatible with the system s technical specifications and in particular with those of the selected input Out of Range This message appears when either the resolution or the vertic
12. aged 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 To avoid damage that could be caused by lightning striking in the vicinity of your home disconnect the units in the event of electrical storms or when the system will remain unused for prolonged periods Avoid contact with liquids and exposure to humidity 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 Donotobstruct 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 emitted by the lamp Never look directly at the lamp through the ventilation opening 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 spec
13. ails to illuminate even though the unit has had time to cool down seek technical assistance from your nearest Dealer e Check the state of the connection by interpreting the code displayed by the system LEDs in accordance with Table 3 No picture e Check that the selected input is effectively connected to an active video or graphic source e Make sure the video or graphic signals supplied by the source are compatible with the technical specifications of the RTX system or in particular the selected input e Check the condition of the cables used to connect the DigiOptical Image Processor to the various sources e Check the state of the connection between the DigiOptical Image Processor and the Display 16 Picture is disturbed unstable or noisy e Check compatibility of the video or graphic signals with the technical specifications of the system and specifically with the specifications of the selected input e Check the condition of the cables used to connect the DigiOptical Image Processor to the various sources e Ifthe 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 e f the problem occurs in a video signal from a video recorder ensure that the videotape is an original first generation copy and that VCR mode is active in the PICTURE menu e Adjust the Sharpness parameter in the PICTURE menu to optimise
14. al horizontal frequency of the input signal exceeds system specifications e g a QXGA graphic signal or when an input is supplied with an incompatible signal after setting the components input to YCrCb 15kHz a progressive signal is connected SIM2 Grand Crema CHA MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING The units in the system do not require internal adjustments and do not contain any user serviceable parts For replacement of the lamp or any other service requirements seek qualified technical assistance from your nearest Dealer A soft cloth is normally sufficient for cleaning the DigiOptical Image Processor or the Display Use a slightly moistened cloth to remove more stubborn dirt In this case before proceeding switch off and disconnect the unit and ensure that no liquid penetrates to the inside TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE No power LEDs always OFF e Check that the units power switches are set to I e Check that the power cables are correctly connected to the units power sockets e Check the condition of the fuse located on the power socket on the rear of the Display e Replace the fuse located on the display power socket with an identical type T 3 15A H e lfthe fuse blows repeatedly seek technical assistance from your nearest Dealer Lamp fails to switch on e Allow a few minutes between switching off and switching on again This will allow the lamp to cool down sufficiently e Ifthe lamp f
15. al location for the DigiOptical Image Processor is on a cabinet shelf or on a rack dimensions compatible with a standard 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 4 Use exclusively the power supply unit provided with the system or an alternative power supply unit expressly approved by SIM2 The Display is designed to stand on the floor Place the Display on aflat level surface where it has sufficient space for ventilation to prevent glare and reflections avoid places exposed to direct sunlight or intense light sources The mains power input socket and the power switch are both located on the rear panel Adjust the rear feet to obtain the optimum viewing angle in accordance with the distance and height of the viewing position in front of the Display Fig 2 The system can be fully controlled using the supplied IR Fig 2 infrared remote control handset There is a single remote control for both the DigiOptical Image Processor and the Display the remote control can be directed towards either unit since they are both equipped with an IR sensor The connection between the two unit
16. applications rated impedance 75 Ensure that e the cables are routed in such a way that they do not present an obstruction to people moving around the room e the connectors are inserted carefully to avoid damaging the pins e the cables are not twisted or crushed e when disconnecting the cables the connectors are not violently pulled out of the sockets on the various units Video sources television receivers VCRs DVD players etc often feature several outputs To obtain the best performance from your system carefully choose which output to use Generally the type of signal offering the best picture quality is DVI D followed by RGB Components S Video and Composite Video in that order However the RTX system is equipped with an excellent Video Decoder and Deinterlacer and therefore even inferior quality signals will produce high quality results Table 2 shows the types of signals usually available for the most common types of video sources and the corresponding input connectors to use on the DigiOptical Image Processor VIDEO These inputs should be connected to a Composite Video signal CVBS by means of a cable with an RCA connector The connector on the source is usually yellow and is frequently labelled VIDEO Although other types of signals are preferable since they allow better picture quality this is still the most common type of output and nearly all television receivers video recorders DVD players
17. cated directional correlation deinterlacing technology DCDi Progressive signals usually provide better quality than interlaced signals but if the source features both progressive and deinterlaced signal outputs it is good practice to compare the quality of the pictures reproduced by the RTX system in the two cases deinterlacing performed by the RTX system thanks to Faroudja DCDi technology is often more effective than that performed at the source typically a DVD player RGB GRAPHICS This input should be connected to an RGB type video or graphic signal using a cable with a DB15HD type connector The signal source device typically a personal computer or game console must be able to provide separate H V synchronisation or composite H V synchronisation or composite synchronisation on the green signal RGsB The video or graphic signals that can be connected to this input can have horizontal scan frequencies H sync of between 15 and 110 kHz and a vertical frequency V sync of between 40 and 100 Hz Image resolution can vary between 640x480 and 1600x1200 pixels VGA SVGA XGA SXGA UXGA sim2 Grand Cinema CHA DVI D If your source is equipped with this type of output increasingly present on the latest PCs you can take advantage of the better picture quality by using the DVI D input CONTROL RS232 The system can be controlled via a personal computer or home automation systems by means of the serial port simply
18. connect this input via a serial cable from an RS232 serial port On request SIM2 will send you a document containing the serial port settings and the list of main commands FIBRE OPTIC LINK After removing the protective caps from the fibre optic cable connectors and the panel connectors insert the fibre optic connectors carefully matching the numbers shown on each element Be very careful when handling optical fibres cable and connectors Protective cap Fig 5 sim2 Grand Cinera CHA 2 OPERATION SWITCHING ON AND OFF The RTX system consists of the Display and the DigiOptical Image Processor which is also the system control centre The DigiOptical Image Processor sends commands to the Display and receives operating status information from the Display and function commands from the user The system can be controlled from either the remote control via the infrared sensors on the DigiOptical Image Processor and on the Display or the keypad located on the top of the Display The two units have separate power supplies however after connecting the unit to the electrical mains supply set the two power switches to I the DigiOptical Image Processor power switch is located on the external power supply unit Fig 6a while the Display switch is on the Display rear panel Fig 6b Fig 6a Fig 6b After a few seconds system initialisation interval the DigiOptical Image Processor and the Display assume stand by mo
19. de System status information is provided by two LEDs green and blue on the front panel of the DigiOptical Image Processor a blue LED on the front of the Display and the keypad status off or illuminated Significant status signals are given in Table 3 If the No optical link or Error signals are active the system cannot be operated if the Warning signal is active the system Table 3 DigiOptical Image Displ Processor Isp ay Status Initialisation Stand by Cooling Optical link not active Caution O Off O On Flashing Insignificant 10 will operate but it may be unable to read certain input signals correctly Switching on the system e from the remote control keys 0 9 e from the Display keypad keys and y Typically the picture will appear after 15 20 seconds Pressing a key from 1 9 on the remote control selects the corresponding Fig 7 input pressing O selects the input active at the time the system was last switched off If the system is switched on very soon after it was last switched off the lamp may fail to come on because it is too hot In this case just wait a few minutes to allow the lamp to cool Switching the system off s from the remote control key s from the Display keypad key If you wish to power off the system completely wait at least one minute in stand by before setting the mains power switches on the units t
20. eo 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 17 sim2 Grand Cinema CHA Remote control not working e Check remote control battery power and correct polarity e Ensure the area between the infrared sensors on the front panel of the DigiOptical Image Processor and the front of the Display and the remote control is free from obstructions e Make sure the infrared sensors on the front panel of the DigiOptical Image Processor and at the front of the Display are not exposed to intense light levels sim2 Grand Cinera CHA EJ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS DISPLAY OPTICAL Optical system optical engine based on 1 DMD chip sealed dust proof housing TI HD2 0 8 12 Dark Metal 1280x720 pixels aspect ratio 16 9 UltraWide angle F 2 4 DMD panel Projection lens Colour wheel 6 segments RGBRGB 9000 rpm max Lamp 120 W UHP 6 000 hours Picture size 45 996x560 mm 39 2x22 in 55 1218x685 mm 48x27 in Brightness 45 500 cd m 55 350 cd m average value measured in the laboratory under optimal conditions can be reduced by improper use ELECTRICAL Input Output 3 channel fibre optic link Control Panel keypad remote control DIGIOPTICAL IMAGE PROCESSOR ELECTRICAL Input signals 2 COMPOSITE VIDEO CVBS
21. et will be displayed on the right of the lt symbol As with the other inputs you can now select the input just set by pressing the gt key During the short time it takes to find the signal a box appears showing the signal requested As soon as the signal is shown in the box additional information is displayed concerning the video standard for video signals or resolution for graphic signals and format MAIN MENU To access the main menu of the On Screen Display press the MENU key on the keypad or the MENU or MENU key on the remote control The main menu is divided into three windows PICTURE IMAGE and SETUP in which the various adjustments are grouped according to the frequency of use Use and y to select the line corresponding to the adjustment you wish to make Fig 13 Brightness Contrast Colour Tint Sharpness Filter Cinema Mode Video Type Off m Normal m Auto VCR Fig 13 The various menus only offer the relevant adjustments in accordance with the type of input signal displayed e g certain typical adjustments for video signals not necessary for graphic signals do not appear on the menus and vice versa Some adjustments e g BRIGHTNESS and CONTRAST are associated with a numerical value that can be varied within the set limits using the keys gt For others e g VIDEO TYPE you can choose between two options presented on the same line and selectable using the keys gt
22. ial 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 openings 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 For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 For customers in the United Kingdom These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection ATTENTION This apparatus must be earthed against harmful interference when the equipment is used in a The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the commercial environment This equipment generates uses and following code can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used Green and Yellow Earth in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful Blue Neutral interference to radio communications However there is no Brown Live guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the radio or television reception which can be determinated by terminals in your plug proceed as follows turning the equipment off and on the user is encuraged to try to The wire which is col
23. ics Conversion of interlaced video signals to progressive signals by means of prestigious DCDi M 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 processor s high pixel rate signal acquisition capabilities Adaptation of the input signal resolution to the Display resolution occurs without alterations of image quality in accordance with an ample choice of aspect ratios including several definable by the user All image adjustments can be performed with the remote control with the aid of the On Screen Display alternatively the unit can DLP and DMD are registered trademarks of Texas Instruments sim2 Grand Cinera CHA be controlled by from a home automation system through the serial port The Display with its elegant and original design produces an image using the very latest Texas Instruments DLP technology 1280x720 pixel DMD panel with 12 technology a proprietary dust sealed optical system a new six segment colour wheel and a new type of Fresnel lens All these features combine to provide a top quality image with definition sharpness colorimetry and contrast on a par with the famous frontal projectors in SIM2 s Grand Cinema line The two units are connected via a three core fibre optic cable for
24. ines the aspect ratio of the projected image These parameters do not normally require adjustment because the system checks the input signal and automatically sets the most suitable values However if the image is not perfectly centralised it may prove useful to request the system to repeat the input signal analysis and image positioning calling the automatic control procedure from the AUTO button on the remote control or keypad When this procedure is called it is helpful to have a white or light coloured background on the screen in the current picture ASPECT This adjustment allows you to change the dimensions and aspect ratio relationship between width and height of the displayed image There are five preset aspects available and three 14 personalised aspects with user settable parameters You can select a different aspect for each source the selected aspect ratio will be automatically called the next time the relative source is called You can also select the required aspect ratio by repeatedly pressing the key or by pressing EJ and a numerical key 1 8 The following aspects are available NORMAL Projects the image occupying the full height of the screen while maintaining 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 Allows a 16 9 picture to be displayed correctly LETTERBOX Serves to displa
25. layer Game console Video recorder Video camera Game console Table 2 Source Television receiver from Antenna Satellite or Cable Analogue or Digital HDTV receiver DVD player Videorecorder Video camera Game console Computer Composite video S Video Components RGB Components RGB Composite video S Video Components RGB Composite video S Video Components RGB Composite video S Video Composite video S Video Components RGB RGB Connector Video S Video Component RGBS Component RGBS Component RGBS Graphics RGB Video S Video Component RGBS Component RGBS Video S Video Component RGBS Component RGBS Video S Video Video S Video Component RGBS Component RGBS Graphics RGB Graphics RGB DVI D DigiOptical Image Processor EE COBO Goes Ba ana Goes ER olf oo as SUBEN SD G amp D Sect ER ico oo BE BRE E B The video signals that can be connected to this input can have horizontal scanning frequencies of 15 kHz standard video resolution 32 kHz or higher progressive scanning video high definition video Some sources provide the facility to choose between a progressive signal or an interlaced signal Although in general a progressive signal is higher quality than an interlaced signal it is often preferable to perform the deinterlacing operation on the RTX system rather than on the source because the RTX system is equipped with Faroudja s sophisti
26. lets 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 100 240 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 qualified 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 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 For the DigiOptical Image Processor use exclusively the power supply unit provided or an alternative power supply unit expressly approved by SIM2 Beware of power supply cables Position the power supply cables so that they do not constitute 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 dam
27. matic adjustment procedure with the AUTO key on the remote control or on the keypad If the automatic procedure fails to have the required effect enter the frequency and phase values manually and approach the screen sufficiently to observe the effects of the adjustments COLOR TEMPERATURE Changes the colour balance of the image Colours can be adjusted towards the red end of the spectrum low colour temperature values expressed in degrees Kelvin or the blue end high values Colour temperature can be selected with three preset values HIGH corresponding to approx 9300 degrees Kelvin MEDIUM approx 6500 degrees Kelvin LOW approx 5000 degrees Kelvin and one PERSONAL setting controlled by the user with separate adjustments for RED GREEN and BLUE Generally the HIGH value is more suitable for displaying graphic images MEDIUM and LOW for video images These adjustments are reserved for expert users since there is a risk of obtaining results that impair projected image quality GAMMA CORRECTION Determines the system s response to the grey scale emphasising or attenuating the different grades of brightness blacks dark medium light grey whites in the projected image The GRAPHICS setting is more suitable for computer images while the FILM and VIDEO settings are more suitable for video images Y C DELAY In the case of Video and S Video signals it may be necessary to correct horizontal colour misalignment within
28. ntrol batteries if you experience difficulty in transmitting commands to the system Remove batteries from the remote control if it is to remain unused for a long period of time to avoid the risk of potentially harmful chemical leaks Fig 10 11 SIM2 Grand Cinema EA C S Mag ultimedia INPUT Displays the Source Selection menu Not active in this model MO OOP MENU Activates the On Screen Display menus and allows navigation though the various pages t FREEZE Freezes a moving picture Not active in this model V9 Not active in this model AUTO Selects Auto Adjust automatic optimisation of the displayed image ON SCREEN MENU All system functions can be activated from the keypad or remo te control with the aid of a practical and comprehensive system of on screen menus INPUTS The input selection menu Inputs is called by pressing 0 on the remote control and when no other menu is displayed using the and y keys on the keypad To select an input scroll the list with the and y keys until the desired input is highlighted then press gt Alternatively press the corresponding numerical key 1 11 on the remote control for numbers 10 and 11 press keys 1 and 0 10 or 1 and 1 11 in rapid succession Display of the input selection menu is terminated Im Cc Q gt c E O 12 D E a D 1 2 9 4 5 lt YCrCb 32kHz 6 n
29. o the O position or disconnecting the power supply Fig 8 sim2 Grand Cinema CHA cables This is to allow the fans in the Display unit sufficient time to cool the lamp KEYPAD The keypad on the back of the Display features eight keys providing the facility for complete control of the apparatus even without the remote control MENU Vve2 Activates the On Screen Display menus Navigate through and make adjustments to the on screen menus w switches on from stand by and calls the Input Selection menu if pressed in the absence of the On u Screen Display calls the INFO information window Navigates menu pages ESC Deactivates the On Screen Display AUTO Selects Auto Adjust automatic optimisation of the displayed image Fig 9 REMOTE CONTROL The remote control transmits commands to the system by infrared signals There are two infrared sensors one at the front of the Display and one on the front panel of the DigiOptical Image Processor Avoid placing obstructions between the remote control and the infrared sensor at the front of the projector this will impair the remote control performance Four 1 5V AAA type batteries The remote control requires four 1 5V AAA alkaline batteries Insert the batteries taking care to match the polarity as indicated in the battery compartment in the handset Fig 10 Change the remote co
30. ontal ___ Horizontal Vertical English Italiano Francais Espa ol Portugu s Video S Video PAL SECAM Cinema Mode YCrCb 15kHz RGBS 15kHz Colour Temperature Gamma Correction Colour Temperature 21 Brightness Contrast Colour Tint Sharpness Sharpness Mode YCrCb 32kHz RGBS 32kHz RGB Graphic Aspect Colour Temperature Gamma Correction Position Frequency Phase Magnification High Medium Low User i Green Blue Gamma Correction sim2 Grand Cinema CHA RGBS 32kHz RGB Graphic DVI D Brightness Contrast Sharpness Sharpness Mode Aspect Colour Temperature Gamma Correction Magnification Film Video Graphics
31. oured green and yellow must be connected correct the interference by one or more of the following measures to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna safety earth symbol or coloured green or greenand yellow Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from which is marked with the letter N or coloured black The wire which that to which the receiver is connected is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help marked with the letter L or coloured red TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Nn 4 E INSTALLATION sis 6 CONNECTING THE TWO UNITS aid aida o lidia 6 CONNECTING THE VIDEO SOURCES sud erica cias 7 O A ners ere en ser ee ae 7 A E UN Ne 7 COMPONENTRGBS parida aia 7 Graphies ROBA cinc 9 Bib A A ade toeeeeceetce 9 A qiie NR T RIP 9 Sisi OPUC MAK m esha ci c S 9 2 OPERATION casona dol 10 SWITCHING ON ANDO do e euo d 10 KEYPAD i ee vey nee Pea oe tee rent eae PENA ee ee MS I PEE Ome Mee eRe eee te II gud 11 REMOTE CONTRO siria 11 ON SE REENMENIS coacalco 12 A EUM 12 Mal Menta P 13 GUMS ER ERES m T EH 13 A LP ETE UE 14 SEUD c RN 15 NIOS otro TD ETUR 19 Quick MENUS suiit petu i noct en aic
32. re and the edges of objects may be unnaturally defined sim2 Grand Crema CHA SHARPNESS MODE This allows you to select the type of processing associated with sharpness adjustment In the case of a progressive or interlaced video signal VIDEO mode is advisable with PC graphic signals use GRAPHIC MODE FILTER This allows you to select 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 In AUTO the deinterlacer recognises if the video signal source is a movie film obtained from a Telecine device with 3 2 or 2 2 pull down and applies a deinterlace algorithm optimised for this type of signal If the video signal source is not identified as a film or if you select NO the deinterlacer applies a Motion compensated algorithm optimised for video camera signals VIDEO TYPE Activates a filter to improve stability of pictures from video recorders To toggle between NORMAL and VCR mode press VCR on the remote control IMAGE This menu features adjustments relating to picture position aspect ratio magnification etc Table 4 RGBS 15kHz YCrCb 15kHz Graphics RGB N L c N CO O O gt p N IL E N oD o eno CD cc o Present only if the Video Standard is NTSC POSITION Use this adjustment to position the image vertically and horizontally Determ
33. s is made with a single cable containing three fibre optic cables each terminating in an LC connector The standard cable length of 20 m will be sufficient for most installation requirements Ferrule Connector Protective cap Separation point Fig 3 During installation of the fibre optic cable e The individual optical cables are delicate always handle the main cable without touching the individual optical cables Fig 3 Never pull the individual optical cables or connectors If necessary you may pull the main three core cable e Only remove the cap protecting the connector ferrule immediately before inserting the connector if the ferrule is allowed to come into contact with foreign material it may be damaged making the connector unusable e Take particular care when inserting fibre optic connectors in their respective sockets on the rear panel of the DigiOptical Image Processor and the rear panel of the Display Fig 5 e Make sure that the single optical cables are not switched the numbers on the cables must match the numbers on the connectors CONNECTING THE VIDEO SOURCES Connect the cables from the video sources the serial cable from the external control unit and the optical fibre cables for connection to the Display to the rear panel of the DigiOptical Image Processor To obtain the best performance from the RTX system connect the various signal sources using good quality cables designed for video
34. the projected image For a given video standard e g PAL or NTSC the stored value does not normally require further fine tuning unless the source or connection cable has changed MAGNIFICATION Allows you to select the area to be viewed and then magnify the projected image The degree of enlargement is selected in Zoom mode identified by a magnifying glass in the centre of the image using the and gt keys The area of the picture to be enlarged is selected in Pan mode symbol in the centre of the picture using the Y and arrow keys You can toggle between Zoom and Pan mode by pressing the p key on the remote control SETUP The setup menu contains less frequently used adjustments that may be required during installation e g On Screen Display language selection or the display of Test Patterns LANGUAGE Lists the languages available for the On Screen Display menus 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 Table 5 RGBS 15kHz YCrCb 15kHz p N N I N el O EE e O O oc gt 15 sim2 Grand Cinema CHA OSD BACKGROUND Determines the type of background for the On Screen Display OSD TIMEOUT Use this adjustment to set the display time after which the On Screen Display will disappear TEST PATTERN
35. video cameras etc are equipped with CVBS outputs S VIDEO These inputs should be connected to an S Video signal by si M2 Grand Cremna CHA e Check that the connectors are correctly inserted Use the cable clamps on the rear panel of the Display to protect the connectors from traction and leverage e Make sure that the cable does not constitute an obstacle for persons moving around the room e Take care not to create knots in the cable the minimum radius of bends in the cable is 2 cm e Prevent the cable from pulling and mechanical stress this could cause the connectors to be pulled out and damaged means of a cable with a 4 pin mini DIN type connector The corresponding output on the source can be identified by the wording S VIDEO or Y C Almost as widespread as Composite Video S VIDEO is preferable because it offers a clearer and sharper picture COMPONENT RGBS These inputs are composed of three sets of 5 RCA connectors 5 6 7 and a set of 5 BNC connectors 8 Each set of connectors is suitable for RGB and Component signals RGB signals can have the following synchronisations composite sync on the green signal RGsB H V Composite Sync or se parate H V Sync Connect the R G B outputs of the source to the respective R G B inputs of the DigiOptical Image Processor paying attention not to invert the positions and any synchronisation signals to the HV input or the H and V inputs When connecting the three
36. y 4 3 letterbox image with source signal having black bands above and below the picture so that it fills the 16 9 screen and maintains the correct aspect ratio PANORAMIC This aspect stretches the 4 3 image slightly cropping the upper and lower parts Panoramic is ideal for displaying a 4 3 image on the 16 9 screen of the Display PIXEL TO PIXEL This aspect displays the image as it is input without adapting it to the screen The image is projected in the centre of the screen and if its horizontal and or vertical dimensions are smaller than the display it is bounded by vertical and or horizontal black bands USER 1 2 3 When none of the preset formulas are suitable the User formulas are available with the facility for continuous horizontal and vertical adjustment of picture size FREQUENCY PHASE These adjustments available for progressive signals and for signals from PC ensure correspondence between the number of pixels making up the signal and the number of pixels making up the projected image These parameters do not normally require adjustment because the system checks the input signal and automatically sets the most suitable values However if the image appears disturbed loss of position within the equidistant vertical bands or instability and lack of sharpness on the narrow vertical lines it may help to prompt the system to repeat the input signal analysis and determination of the best parameters by calling the auto
37. y identifiable Alternatively use a scene composed of black objects alongside other dark coloured objects CONTRAST Use this control to adjust the image s black level without affecting white areas To ensure correct adjustment it may prove useful to display the signal relative to the grey scale within which the white level and the level immediately below it must be separately identifiable Alternatively use a scene composed of well lit white objects surrounded by light coloured objects with lower level lighting COLOR This control also called Saturation increases or decreases the picture colour intensity When set to zero colour images will be shown in black and white Increasing the value try to find the point at which the colours look natural suitable references include skin tones and grass in landscape shots TINT Controls the purity of the colours Basically determines the red green ratio of the picture Reducing the value will boost the red contents of the picture increasing the value will boost the green tones For this adjustment use skin tones or a test pattern image with colour bars as a reference SHARPNESS Use this adjustment to increase and decrease 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 high value may result in a noisy pictu

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