Sim2 Multimedia D60 manuel d'utilisation

D60 Digital Projector User Manual[...]

2 Table of c ontents Table of contents Important safety instructions.. 3 Overview ............ ............ ......... 5 Shipping contents.... ............. ....... 5 Remote control batteries ........... 5 Remote control operation ......... 5 Projector features . ....................... 6 Projector exterior view ................ 7 Controls and funct[...]

3 Important safety instructions Important safety instructions Your projector is de signed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment. However, to ensure safe use of th is product, it is important that you follow the instructions mentioned in this m anual and marked o n the product. 1. Please read this use[...]

4 Important safety instructions Notice Please keep the original packing for possible future shipment. If you need to pack y our projector after use, adjust the projection lens to an appropriate positio n, put the lens cushion around the lens, and fit the lens cushion and projector cushion together to prevent damage during transportation. Moisture c[...]

5 Overview Overview Shipping contents The projector is shipped with the cables requir ed for connection to video equipmen t. Some of the items may not be availabl e depending on your region of purchase. Please check with your place of purch ase. Some of the accesso ries may vary from region to region. Remote control batteries 1. To open the battery[...]

6 Overview Projector features • Full HD compatible The projector is compatible with Standard Definition TV (SDTV) 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, and High Definition TV (HDTV) 720p, 1080i and 1080p formats, with the 1080p format providing a true 1:1 image reproduction. • High picture quality The projector provides excellent picture quality due to its h[...]

7 Overview Projector exterior view Front and upper side view Rear view Under and side view Connector panel See "Connecting with video equipment" on page 15 for connection details. 1. Rear IR sensor 2. Vent (heated air exhaust) 3. Dust filter grill (cool air inta ke) 4. Front IR sensor 5. Projection lens 6. Connector panel (see below for d[...]

8 Overview Controls and functions Front and upper side view 1. Focus ring Adjusts the focus of the projected image. 2. Zoom ring Adjusts the size of the projected image. 3. POWER indicator light Lights up or flashes when the projector is operating. See "Indicators" on page 46 for details. 4. TEMPerature warning ligh t Lights up or flashes[...]

9 Overview Remote control 7. Arrow buttons (Left , Up , Right , Down ) Moves the current On-Screen Display (OSD) menu selection in the direction of the arrow being pressed when the OSD menu is activated. See "Using the menus" on page 19 for details. Adjusts the motorised vertical lens by moving the image upwards or downwards on the screen[...]

10 Positioning your projector Positioning your projector Choosing a location Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations: 1. Floor in front of screen; 2. Ceiling in front of screen; 3. Floor at rear of screen; or 4. Ceiling at rear of screen. Your room layout or personal preference will dictate which in[...]

11 Positioning your projector Obtaining a preferred projected image size The distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting, and the video format each factors in the projected image size. The projector should always be placed horizonta lly level (like flat on a table), and positioned directly perpendicular (90° righ t-angle squar[...]

12 Positioning your projector How to determine the position of the projector for a given screen size 1. Determine the aspect ratio of your screen, 16:9 or 4:3. 2. Refer to the table and find the closest matc h to your screen size in the left columns labelled "Screen Dimensions" . Using this value, look across this row to the right to find[...]

13 Positioning your projector Projection dimensions Refer to "Dimensions" on page 48 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before calculating the appropriate position. Installation for a 16:9 ratio screen 16:9 (widescr een) ratio scree n dimension table * See the pictures of "Shifting the projection lens vertically"[...]

14 Positioning your projector Installation for a 4:3 ratio screen The illustrations and table below are provided for those users who alr e ady have 4:3 aspect ratio screens or intend to purchase 4:3 aspe ct ratio screens to vi ew 16:9 ratio projected images. 4:3 (standard) ratio screen dimension table * See the pictures of "Shifting the projec[...]

15 Connecting with vid eo equipment Connecting with video equipment You can connect the proj ector to any type of video equipment, such a s a VC R, D VD p lay er, digital tuner, cable or satellite decoder, video game console or digital camera. You can also connect it to a desktop or laptop PC or Appl e Macintosh system. However, it has no built-in [...]

16 Connecting with video equipment Connecting HDMI devices You should use an HDMI cable when making connection betwee n the projector and HDMI devices. You should also connect the separate audi o cable to a suitable audio amplifier. Connecting RGBHV devices Use a RGBHV video cable with 5 BNC male connec tors for connection. Be sure to match the cor[...]

17 Connecting with vid eo equipment Connecting S-Video or video devices You need only conn ect S-Video or composite Video cable from the same device, ne ver both at the same time. You should a lso con nect the separate audio cable to a suitable audio amplifier. If you have already made a Component Video conne ction between the projector and the vid[...]

18 Using the pro jector Using the projector Preparations 1. Plug in and turn all of the connected equipment on. 2. If not already in, plug the supplied power cable into the AC inlet on the rear of the pr ojector and turn on the power switch. 3. Plug the power cable into a wall socket and turn the wall switch on. Turning the projector on Follow the [...]

19 Using the projector • If you want to use the PIP function, see "Displaying more than one image source simultaneously" on page 32 for details. Using the menus The projector is equipped with multilingual On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for making various adjustments and settings. Below is the overview of the OSD menu. To use the OSD menu[...]

20 Using the pro jector Securing the projector Using a security cable lock The projector has to b e installed in a sa fe place to prevent stealing. If not, purch ase a lock, like Kensington lock, to secure the projecto r. You can locate a Kensington lock slot on the left side of the projector. See item 11 on page 7 for details. A Kensington securit[...]

21 Using the projector Entering the password recall procedure 1. Make sure the Input Password page displays on screen. Press and hold PICTURE MODE on the remote control for 3 seconds. The projecto r will display a coded number on the screen. 2. Write down the number and turn off your projector. 3. Seek help from the local service center to decode t[...]

22 Using the pro jector Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection angle There are four adjuste r feet on the bottom o f the projector. These can be used if necessary to chan ge the projection angle. Screw the feet in or out as appropriat e to aim and level the projection angle. If the screen and the pro jector are not perpendicular to [...]

23 Using the projector Using the preset and user modes Selecting a picture mode The projector is preset with se veral pre-defined pict ure mo des so that yo u can choose one to suit your operating environment and input source picture ty pe. To select a picture mode that suits your need: • Using the remote control 1. Press PICTURE MODE repeatedly [...]

24 Using the pro jector Setting the User 1/User 2/User 3 mode There are three u ser-definable modes if the current available picture mode s are not suitable for your need. You can use one of the pictur e modes (except the selected User mode) as a starting point and customize the settings. 1. In the Image menu, highlight Picture Mode and press / to [...]

25 Using the projector Fine-tuning the picture quality No matter what picture mode you have se lec ted , you are able to fine-tune those settings to fit every presentation purpose. Those adjustment s will be saved to the Picture mode you are at when you exit the OSD menu. Adjusting Brightness Highlight Brigh tness in the Image menu and adjust th e [...]

26 Using the pro jector Advanced picture quality controls There are more advanced functions in the Co lor men u to be adjusted to your p reference. To save the settings, just press MENU to leave the OSD menu. Setting Black Level Highlight Black Level and press / on the remote control to select 0 IRE or 7.5 IRE . The grayscale video signal is mea su[...]

27 Using the projector Setting a preferred color temperature To set a preferred color temperature: 1. Highlight Color Temperature and select User 1 , User 2 , or User 3 by pressing / on the remote control. 2. Press to highlight Color Temperature User_ Fine Tuning and press ENTER . The Color Temperature User_ Fine Tuning page displays. The menu name[...]

28 Using the pro jector 1. In the Color menu, highlight Color Manage ment and press ENTER . The Color Management page displays. 2. Highlight Primary Color and press / to select a color from among Red , Yellow , Green , Cyan , Blue , and Magenta . 3. Press to highlight Range and press / to select the color range you wish to make adjustment. The bigg[...]

29 Using the projector Adjusting contrast ratio via IRIS The contrast ratio is the measurement of the difference between the brightest whites an d the darkest blacks a disp lay can sh ow. This projector has a very high contrast ratio which can reveal subtle color detail not possible with proj ectors which have a lower contrast ratio. You can adjust[...]

30 Using the pro jector About the aspect ratio 1. Anamorphic ( ANA ): Scales an image so th at it is displayed in the center of the scree n with a 16:9 aspect ratio. This setting stretches and resizes lin early, except that it treats the vertical and horizontal dimensions inde pendently . It stretches the height of the source image unt il it reache[...]

31 Using the projector Using anamorphic lenses (optional) Anamorphic lenses allow you to convert 16:9 proj ectors to the full 2.35:1 aspect ratio of most of major motion pictures, showing the best mo vies without letterbox bars at top and bottom of images while increasing resolu tion by 33% and brightne ss by 20%. You may need a 2.35:1 screen to di[...]

32 Using the pro jector Displaying more than one image source simultaneously Your projector is capable of displaying p ictur es simultaneously from two input sources, which can be used to enhance yo ur presentation in an interesting w ay. Ensure the signals you want to display are correctly connected to the project or. To display the PIP wi nd ow: [...]

33 Using the projector Disabled functions for the active windows The following OSD menu functions cann ot work on the active windows for the PIP : My Screen , Auto Source Search . Creating your own startup screen In addition to selecting the projecto r preset startup screen from among SIM2 or Blue screen, you can make your ow n startup screen that [...]

34 Using the pro jector Turning the power off To turn the projector off, press POWER ( ) on the remote control and a warning message appe ars. Press POWER again. • The Power indicator light flash es orange and the fans run for about 90 seconds to cool the lamp. The projector will not respond to any commands until the cooling process is complete. [...]

35 Using the projector On-Screen Display (OSD) menus On-Screen Display (OSD) structure Please note that th e on-screen display (OSD) menus vary according to th e signal type selected. Main menu Sub-menu Options Image Picture Mode Cinema Mode/Dynamic Mode/Standard/ User 1/User 2/Us er 3 Load Settings From Brightness 0–100 Contrast 0–100 Color 0?[...]

36 Using the pro jector Note that the menu items are ava ilable when th e projector detects at least one valid signal. If there is no equipment connected to the pr oje ctor or no signal detected, limited menu items are accessible. The default values listed in this manual, espe cially on pages 37 - 39 , are for reference only. They may va ry from th[...]

37 Using the projector Image menu Color menu FUNCTION (default setting/value) DESCRIPTION Picture Mode ( Cinema Mod e ) Pre-defined picture modes are provided so you can optimize your projector picture se t-up to suit your program type. See "Selecting a picture mode" on page 23 for details. Load Settings From Selects a picture mode that m[...]

38 Using the pro jector Display menu System menu IRIS See "Adjusting contrast ratio via IRIS" on page 29 for details. Lens Shift See "Shifting the projection lens vertically" on page 11 for details. FUNCTION (default setting / value) DESCRIPTION Aspect Ratio ( Anamorphic ) There are several options to se t the picture's asp[...]

39 Using the projector Setup menu Information menu This menu shows you the current op erating status of the projector. Menu Settings Menu Display Time (10 sec) Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last key press. The range is from 5 to 30 seconds in 5-second increments. Menu Position (Center) Sets the On-Screen Display (OSD[...]

40 Using the pro jector Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input sources are in use. Unavailable adjustments are not shown o n the screen. FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Source Shows the current signal source. Picture Mode Shows the selected mode in the Image > Picture Mode menu. Resolution Shows the native resolutio n of the input s[...]

41 Additional information Additional information Care of the projector Your projector needs little maintenance. The only thing you have to do on a regular basis is keep the lens clea n and clean or replace the air filter. Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp or the air filter. Cont act your dealer or local service centre if the p[...]

42 Additional information To clean the filter 1. Shut down the projector if turned on and wait until the fans stop running. 2. Release the bottom edge of the filter cover (right side of projector) by gently pulling the tabs on th e lower ends of the panel (as illustrated). 5. Use a small vacuum cleaner (designe d for computers and othe r office equ[...]

43 Additional information Lamp information Getting to know the lamp hour When the projector is in operation, the duration (in hours) of lamp usage is automatically calcul ated by the built-in timer. The method of calculating the equiva lent lamp hour is as follows: Equivalent lamp hour = 1 (hours used in Whisper mode) + 3/2 (hours used in Normal mo[...]

44 Additional information Timing of replacing the lamp When the Lamp indicator lights up red or a message appears suggesting it is time to replace the lamp, please install a new lamp or cons ult your dealer. An old lamp may cause a malfunction in the projector and in some instances the lamp may explode. The Lamp indicator light and Temperature warn[...]

45 Additional information This lamp contains mercury. Consult your local hazard ous waste regulations to dispose of this lamp in a proper manner. 1. Turn the power off and disconnect the projector from the wall socket. Turn off all connected equipment and disconnect all other cables. See "Turning the power off" on page 34 for details. 2. [...]

46 Additional information Indicators There are three indicators which show the status of the proj ector. Check the following for information about the indi cator lights. If there is anything wrong, turn the projector off and contact your dealer. When the projector is in a normal state, ... When the projector is in an abnormal state, ... Lamp Temp P[...]

47 Additional information Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy The projector does not turn on. There is no power from the power cable. Plug the power cable into the AC inlet on the rear of the projector, and plug the power cable into to the power outlet. If the power outlet has a switch, make sure th at it is switched on. (See page 18) The power sw[...]

48 Additional information Specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. Dimensions 492 x 203 x 416 mm (W x H x D) Unit: mm Optical Projection system Single-chip DLP TM system. DMD chip 0.95" DLP (1920 x 1080) Lens F=2.4 to 2.7, f=38.87 to 46.63 mm Projection screen size 41" to 250" Lamp 200W Electrical Compa[...]

49 Additional information Timing chart Supported timing for RGBHV input (Analog or Digital PC signals)/HDMI input (Digital PC signals) Format Resolutio n Refresh rate(Hz) H. Freq.(KHz) Pixel Freq.(MHz) 640 x 480 640 x 480 60 31.469 25.175 72 37.861 31.5 75 37.5 31.5 85 43.269 36 800 x 600 800 x 600 56 35.156 36 60 37.879 40 72 48.077 50 75 46.875 4[...]

50 Additional information Supported timing for DVI-D and HDMI (HDCP) input Supported timing for EDTV and HDTV (via Component and RGBHV inputs) Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs Format Resolutio n Refresh rate(Hz) H. Freq.(KHz) Pixel Freq.(MHz) 480/60i 720 x 487 29.97 15.734 27 480/60p 720 x 483 59.94 31. 469 27 576/50i 720 x 576 25 15.6[...]

51 Warranty and Copyright information Warranty and Copyright information Copyright Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retriev a l system or tr ansla ted into any language or computer language, in any form or by an y mea ns, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, op[...]

52 Regulation statements Regulation statements FCC statement (for United States users) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interferen ce in a residential installation. CLASS B [...]