Sim2 Multimedia RTX55 manual

USER AND INSTALLATION MANUAL ENGLISH RTX 45-55[...]

IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ! CAUTION ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN 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 [...]

T ABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................... 4 1 INST ALLA TION .............................................................................................. 6 CONNECTING THE TWO UNITS .........................................................[...]

4 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™ technology Display by linking the two units via a fibre optic cable.[...]

5 DLP and DMD are registered trademarks of T exas Instruments. DCDi is a registered trademark of Faroudja, a division of Genesis Microchip, Inc. 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 opt[...]

6 CONNECTING THE TWO UNITS 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 ideal location for the DigiOptical Image Processor is on a cabinet shelf or on a rack (dimensions compatible with [...]

7 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[...]

8 Source Signal DigiOptical Image Processor Connector Input Te levision receiver from Antenna, Satellite or Cable (Analogue or Digital) Composite video S-Video Components RGB Vid eo S-Video Component/RGBS Component/RGBS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5 6 7 8 DVD player Composite video S-Video Components RGB Vid eo S-Video Component/RGBS Component/RGBS 1 2 3 4 5 6[...]

9 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 h[...]

10 SWITCHING ON AND OFF 2 OPERA TION will operate but it may be unable to read certain input signals correctly . Switching on the system: • from the remote control (keys 0-9) • from the Display keypad (keys  and  ). Ty pically , the picture will appear after 15-20 seconds. Pressing a key from 1-9 on the remote control selects the correspo[...]

11 E SC MEN U AU T O  Navigate through and make adjustments to the on screen menus.  switches on from stand-by and calls the Input Selection menu.  (if pressed in the absence of the On Screen Display) calls the INFO information window MENU Activates the On Screen Display menus. Navigates menu pages. ESC Deactivates the On Scree[...]

12 Not active in this model. Not active in this model. MENU Activates the On Screen Display menus and allows navigation though the various pages. FREEZE Freezes a moving picture. Not active in this model. 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[...]

13 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 < symbol after[...]

14 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. FIL TER This allows you to select the mode in which the input signal is processed. Selecting the most appropriate value fo[...]

15 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 adjustmen[...]

16 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 DigiO[...]

17 Vi deo image showing colour misalignment on vertical details • 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 DELA Y settings in the IMAGE menu to reduce colour misalignment. Remote control not working • Chec[...]

18 TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS 3 ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION DISPLA Y OPTICAL Optical system: optical engine based on 1 DMD™ chip; sealed dust-proof housing DMD™ panel: TI HD2 0.8" 12 ° Dark Metal - 1280x720 pixels (aspect ratio 16:9) Projection lens: UltraWide angle F/2.4 Colour wheel: 6 segments (RGBRGB) - 9000 rpm max Lamp: 120 W UHP - 6,000[...]

19 Colour temperature: from 5000 to 9300 ° K (three presets and one user settable) Control: infrared remote control, RS232 serial (DB9 connector , female) Out puts: 2 12-V jack connector outputs (1 active with system powered on, 1 active with 16:9 aspect ratio selected) GENERAL Power supply cable: (EU, UK and US); length 2 m Power supply: 100 to 2[...]

20 1227.8 mm - 48.34" 996.2 mm - 39.22" 1494.2 mm - 58.82" 1217.6 mm - 47.93" 956.3 mm - 37.65" 11 88 mm - 46.78" 235 mm 9.25" 368.6 mm 14.51" 11 08 mm - 43.62" 11 08 mm - 43.62" 245 mm 9.64" 420.3 mm 16.54" 1218 mm - 47.95" 560.5 mm - 22,07" 1218 mm - 47.95" 684.9 mm - 26.9[...]

21 Brightness Contrast Colour Ti nt Sharpness Filter Cinema Mode Vid eo T ype Vid eo • S-V ideo [NTSC] YCrCb15kHz RGBS 15kHz RGBS 32kHz RGB Graphic DVI-D Language OSD Background OSD Position OSD T imeout Te s t P a tterns Initial Settings English Italiano Français Español Português Clear Solid Film Vid eo Graphics Normal Anamorphic Letterbox P[...]