Sim2 Grand Cinema HT 200 User manual

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GENERAL INDEX
1 WARNINGS ........................................................................................................................ 4
2 PACKAGING AND CONTENTS ........................................................................................... 5
3 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................5
4 SAFETY WARNINGS............................................................................................................ 6
5 PROJECTOR’S DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................... 8
6 INSTALLATION..................................................................................................................... 8
7 PROJECTION DISTANCES.................................................................................................. 9
8 LED: DESCRIPTION AND SWITCHING ON ...................................................................... 12
8.1 Switch on from stand-by ......................................................................................... 13
8.2 Switching off and returning to stand-by ................................................................ 13
8.3 Failure of the lamp to light ...................................................................................... 13
9 DESCRIPTION OF CONNECTIONS .................................................................................. 13
10 INPUT SIGNALS.................................................................................................................14
10.1 Composite video input............................................................................................. 14
10.2 S-Video input ............................................................................................................ 14
10.3 VGA input .................................................................................................................. 14
10.4 RGB/YCrCb input ..................................................................................................... 14
10.5 Remote input interface connecting cable .............................................................. 14
10.6 Motorised projection screen output ....................................................................... 15
10.7 RS232 interface connector ...................................................................................... 15
11 REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION................................................................................. 16
11.1 Remote control functions ........................................................................................ 16
12 DESCRIPTION OF THE KEYBOARD PAD........................................................................ 17
13 MENU DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................ 18
13.1 Picture ...................................................................................................................... 18
13.1.1 Brightness ..................................................................................................... 18
13.1.2 Contrast ......................................................................................................... 18
13.1.3 Color .............................................................................................................. 18
13.1.4 Tint................................................................................................................. 18
13.1.5 Sharpness ..................................................................................................... 18
13.1.6 Video Type..................................................................................................... 18
13.2 Image adjustments................................................................................................... 18
13.2.1 Position.......................................................................................................... 18
13.2.2 Aspect ........................................................................................................... 19
13.2.2.1 Normal............................................................................................. 19
13.2.2.2 Anamorphic ..................................................................................... 19
13.2.2.3 Letterbox ......................................................................................... 19
13.2.2.4 User 1, 2, 3...................................................................................... 19
13.2.3 Frequency /phase.......................................................................................... 19
13.2.3.1 Frequency ....................................................................................... 19
13.2.3.2 Phase .............................................................................................. 19
13.2.4 Standard Video.............................................................................................. 19
13.2.5 Advanced settings ......................................................................................... 20
13.2.5.1 Colour temperature ......................................................................... 20
13.2.5.2 Gamma correction (HT 250 only) .................................................... 20
13.2.5.3 Y/C delay ......................................................................................... 21
13.2.6 Magnification ................................................................................................. 21
13.3 Set up ......................................................................................................................21
13.3.1 Orientation ..................................................................................................... 21
13.3.2 Keystone ....................................................................................................... 21
13.3.3 Projection lens ............................................................................................... 22
13.3.4 Test patterns .................................................................................................. 22
13.3.5 Factory defaults............................................................................................. 22
13.4 Menu ...................................................................................................................... 22
13.4.1 Language ...................................................................................................... 22
13.4.2 OSD position ................................................................................................. 22
13.4.3 OSD background........................................................................................... 22
13.4.4 OSD timeout.................................................................................................. 22
14 INFO ...................................................................................................................... 23
15 INPUT SELECTION ............................................................................................................ 23
15.1 Projector inputs ........................................................................................................ 23
15.2 Remote inputs (RI2) ................................................................................................. 23
16 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................... 23
17 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ........................................................................................... 24
18 MESSAGES ......................................................................................................................26
19 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................... 26
20 COMPATIBILITY .................................................................................................................26
21 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................... 27

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1 WARNINGS
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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!
DO NOT REMOVE THE TOP COVER
ATTENTION: Prior to switching on the projector please read each chapter of this manual carefully as
this manual provides basic instructions for using the projector.
The installation of the lamp assembly, preliminary adjustments and procedures that necessitate the
removal of the top cover, must be carried out by authorised, trained technicians. There are no user
serviceable parts inside. To ensure safe and long term reliability please use power cables supplied
with the projector. Observe all warnings and cautions.
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ATTENTION:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect the power supply cable
on the rear panel before removing the top cover of the projector.
Refer to trained, authorised personnel for technical assistance.
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•Federal Communication Commission (F.C.C. 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is used in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determinated by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encuraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more that following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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•For the customers in Canada:
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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•For the customers in the United Kingdom
ATTENTION: This apparatus must be earthed
IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Green-and-Yellow: Earth
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the
letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured green or green-and-yellow.
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

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Fig. 2
The realistic colour and sharpness of detail has been
obtainedby asophisticated and proprietaryoptical system
designed exclusively by Multimedia.
The low-noise ventilation system – with variable speed fans –
ensuresappropriatecoolingandmaximizesprojectorreliability.
To fully appreciate your new HT projector we
recommend the use of a good quality screen and
surround-soundsystem. Contact your nearestauthorized
Multimedia dealer for further details.
.
Fig. 3
3 INTRODUCTION
Congratulations,thankyou for choosing the HT 200/250,
a Multimedia SpA product (Fig. 1) .
Fig. 1
Usingthe very latest in technology(TI copyright),
this projector has been designed specifically for high quality
“HomeCinema”applications.TheHT 200/250’sportabilityand
versatility also means it can be used to display images from
PCs for presentations, computer games and Internet.
Sophisticated digital processing and a wide choice of
inputs enable the connection of a variety of sources such
as DVD players, analogue and digital VCRs, analogue
anddigital satellite receivers andpersonalcomputers etc.
Thelong throw projectionlens has beendesigned to allow
the position of the projector to be located behind the
viewer, similar to that of a real cinema (Fig. 2) .
Fig. A
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2
3
4
Fig. B
The carton should contain the following:
projector remote control, four 1.5V, AAA batteries (for re-
mote control), three power cables (EU, UK, USA) and
users manual and CD-ROM.
To unpack the projector safely and easily please follow
steps 1 to 6, as per drawing (Fig. A) .
It is recommended that the carton and packaging is
retained for future use and in the unlikely event that your
projector needs to be returned for repair (Fig. B) .
2 PACKAGING AND CONTENTS

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4 SAFETY WARNINGS
Pleasefollow carefullythe warningslisted below,to ensure
safe and long term performance of your projector.
Fig. 7
Only replace the safety fuse (on the power socket at the
rear of projector) with a fuse identical in type and
characteristics (T 3.15A H) (Fig. 8) .
250 V
T 3.15A H
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Fig. 8
Do not switch on your projector when flammable liquids
or fumes are present. Do not pour or drop fluids in the
vents (Fig. 9) .
Fig. 9
Do not use the projector when the room temperature is
above 35°C (95°F) (Fig. 10) .
10
20
30
40
50
60
Fig. 10
CAUTION:
A special EVC socket on the
projector’s rear panel will allow connection to
the optional Remote Input Interface (a special
cable is required).
This is not to be confused with a VESA “Plug
& Display”
Never connect a computer to this socket, as
the projector and the computer may be
damaged (Fig.4).
Connect the projector to a power supply with a nominal
voltage within the following values: 100-240 Vac, 50/60 Hz,
earthed (Fig. 5) .
100-240 Vac
50/60 Hz
Fig. 5
The mains plug is the disconnect device. Take care when
installing, that the mains plug and socket outlet are easily
accessible. Never pull on the cable to take it out of the socket.
If the system is unlikely to be used for a number of days,
disconnectthepower cable and other apparatus connected to
it; also disconnect the aerial cable (where applicable).
Fig. 6
Tosaveenergy,switchoffthe projector byusing thepower
switch at the rear; in stand-by (red light on) the projector
continues to draw a minimal amount of power (Fig. 7) .
Fig. 4

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Do not obstruct the cooling air inlets on the top cover, or
the air outlets underneath the projector (Fig 11) .
CAUTION:
Do not switch on the projector if it
is standing on soft surfaces such as cushions,
pillows, blankets, mattresses and carpets: the
air cooling outlets underneath, could become
obstructed .
Fig. 12
Take care not to shake the projector whilst carrying it by
the handle (Fig 15) .
Fig. 15
Always position the projector on a stable, suitable surface,
away from direct heat sources.
Do not touch the surface of the projection lens.
Do not rest the projector on the side panels or on the rear
panel when in operation (Fig. 16) .
OK!OK!
Fig. 16
Take care to position cables safely, especially in dark
places, in order to avoid a trip hazard (Fig. 17) .
Fig. 17
CAUTION: Intense Light Source! Do not stare
directly into the projection lens as possible eye
damage could result. Be especially careful that
childrendonotstaredirectlyintothebeam(Fig.13).
Do not open the projector’s cover; no user serviceable parts
are inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Opening the projector’s cover will invalidate warranty (Fig .14) .
Fig. 14
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Do not switch-on the projector if it is standing
on surfaces sensitive to heat, as this may result
in damage caused by the hot air outlets
underneath. Should this be unavoidable take
extra precaution of protecting the surfaces with
a layer of heat resistant material (Fig. 12).
Fig. 11
Fig. 13
CAUTION:
For installations using a ceiling or
wall-mounted bracket, carefully follow the
installation and safety instructions provided
with the bracket’s literature.
Please remove batteries from the remote control if not in
use for a long period of time.

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Fig. 20
1 Lens.
2 Lens height adjustment handle.
3 Cooling air inlet vents.
4 Remote control infrared sensor.
5 Cooling air outlet vents.
6 Adjustable carry-handle.
7 Adjustable levelling feet.
8 Ceiling/wall bracket fixing holes.
9 Fused power socket.
10 Power switch.
11 Remote control’s rear infrared receiver.
12 Green “ON” light.
13 Red “STAND-BY” light.
14 Rear keyboard pad.
15 Composite video input.
16 S-Video input.
17 VGA input.
18 RGB input / YCrCb components.
19 12V screen output.
20 RS232 interface connector.
21 Remote Input Interface EVC connector.
5 PROJECTOR’S DESCRIPTION
Dimensions (in millimetres) (Fig. 18) :
350
167
318
Fig. 18
64
123
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Fig. 19
6 INSTALLATION
LOCATION OF PROJECTORAND SCREEN
Thelong throw projectionlens has beendesigned to allow
the position of the projector to be located behind the
viewer, similar to that of a real cinema (Fig. 2) .
Position the projector on a stable, suitable platform or
utilise the optional bracket for a fixed ceiling or wall
installation.
Should the projected image appear not to be level, adjust
the feet underneath to obtain a level position, lining up
the base of the projected image to the base of the
projection screen (Fig. 21) .
CAUTION:
In the case of ceiling or wall mounting
usingasuspensionbracket,followtheinstructions
carefullyandcomplywiththesafetystandardsyou
will find in the box together with the bracket. If you
useabracketdifferenttotheonesuppliedby
Multimedia,you must makesure that theprojector
isat least 6.5cm (2.6”)from theceiling and thatthe
bracket is not obstructing the air vents on the lid
and on the bottom of the projector.
Fig. 21

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7 PROJECTION DISTANCES
Follow the table below to determine the optimal projection distance (between the screen and the center of the lens).
This will help you to obtain the desired screen size (Fig. 22A-22B).
Screen
size Screen Screen
(diagonal) width min max width min max
in. m in. m ft. m ft. m in. m ft. m ft.
Projection distance Projection distance
4/3 16/9
Fig. 22A
4/3 16/9
Fig. 22B
50 1.0 40 2.3 7’8” 3.2 10’6”1.1 44 2.6 8’4”3.5 11’6”
60 1.2 48 2.8 9’2”3.9 12’8”1.3 52 3.1 10’1”4.2 13’9”
70 1.4 56 3.3 10’9”4.5 14’9”1.6 61 3.6 11’8”4.9 16’1”
80 1.6 64 3.7 12’3”5.1 16’10”1.8 70 4.1 13’4”5.6 18’5”
90 1.8 72 4.2 13’10”5.8 19’2.0 78 4.6 15’6.3 20’8”
100 2.0 80 4.7 15’4”6.4 21’1”2.2 87 5.1 16’8”7.0 23’
120 2.4 96 5.6 18’5”7.7 25’4”2.7 105 6.1 20’1”8.4 27’6”
150 3.1 120 7.0 23’9.6 31’7”3.3 131 7.6 25’1”10.5 34’5”
180 3.7 144 8.4 27’7”11.6 37’11”4.0 157 9.2 30’1”12.6 41’4”
200 4.1 160 9.4 30’8”12.8 42’2”4.4 174 10.2 33’5”--
220 4.5 176 10.3 33’9”- - 4.9 192 11.2 36’9”--
250 5.1 200 11.7 38’4”- - 5.5 218 12.7 41’9”--
50 1.0 40 2.3 7’4” 3.0 10’ 1.1 44 2.4 8’3.3 10’11”
60 1.2 48 2.7 8’9” 3.7 12’ 1.3 52 2.9 9’7” 4.0 13’8”
70 1.4 56 3.1 10’3” 4.3 14’ 1.6 61 3.4 11’2” 4.6 15’3”
80 1.6 64 3.6 11’9” 4.9 16’ 1.8 70 3.9 12’9” 5.3 17’5”
90 1.8 72 4.0 13’2” 5.5 18’ 2.0 78 4.4 14’5” 6.0 19’7”
100 2.0 80 4.5 14’8” 6.1 20’ 2.2 87 4.9 16’6.6 21’9”
120 2.4 96 5.4 17’7” 7.3 24’ 2.7 105 5.8 19’2” 8.0 26’2”
150 3.0 120 6.7 22’1” 9.1 30’ 3.3 131 7.3 24’10.0 32’8”
180 3.7 144 8.0 26’5” 11.0 36’ 4.0 157 8.8 28’9” 11.9 39’3”
200 4.1 160 8.9 29’4” 12.2 40’ 4.4 174 9.7 32’--
220 4.5 176 9.8 32’3” - - 4.9 192 10.7 35’2” - -
250 5.1 200 11.2 36’8” - - 5.5 218 12.2 39’11” - -
HT 200
HT 250
Screen
size Screen Screen
(diagonal) width min max width min max
in. m in. m ft. m ft. m in. m ft. m ft.
Projection distance Projection distance

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Screen size (inch)
Projection distance m (ft.)
40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
16/9 MIN. ZOOM
4/3 MIN. ZOOM
16/9 MAX. ZOOM
4/3 MAX. ZOOM
200
2 (6’7")
3 (9’10")
4 (13’2")
5 (16’5")
6 (19’8")
7 (23’)
8 (26’3")
9 (29’6")
10 (32’10")
11 (36’1")
12 (39’4")
13 (42’8")
Screen size (inch)
Projection distance m (ft.)
40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
16/9 MIN. ZOOM
4/3 MIN. ZOOM
16/9 MAX. ZOOM
4/3 MAX. ZOOM
200
2 (6’7")
3 (9’10")
4 (13’2")
5 (16’5")
6 (19’8")
7 (23’)
8 (26’3")
9 (29’6")
10 (32’10")
11 (36’1")
12 (39’4")
13 (42’8")
PROJECTION DISTANCE (HT 200)
PROJECTION DISTANCE (HT 250)

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KEYSTONE
20%
Fig. 25
TheOrientation adjustment in the Set up menuwill allow
the projector to be used for desktop front, ceiling front,
desktop rear and ceiling rear installations (Fig. 26).
Fig. 26
To activate an electric motorised screen a 12 Volt output
is provided at the rear of the projector or with the optional
RemoteInputInterface. This canbe connectedtoascreen
interface unit, which can be supplied by screen
manufacturers (Fig. 27) .
Fig. 27
The output is activated (Voltage: 12 Vdc) when the
projectorisswitched on(green LEDon)andisde-activated
(noVoltageoutput) whentheprojector isin stand-bymode
(red LED on).
Adjust the motorised zoom lens to enlarge or reduce the
projected image.
Adjustthemotorisedfocusof thelens toachieve maximum
clarity.
With optimum focus you should be able to clearly see
each single pixel of the DLP when within close proximity
to the screen (Fig. 23) .
ZOOM
ZOOM
ZOOM
ZOOM
FOCUS
FOCUS
FOCUS
ZOOM
FOCUS
Fig. 23
Enter the Set up menu, by remote control or keyboard, to
adjust the motorised Zoom and Focus; alternatively
directly press the Focus or Zoom button on the remo-
te control or -Focus-Esc on the keyboard pad. V+ and
V- should be used for adjustment.
The manual lens shift adjustment allows the projected
image to be moved vertically, up or down, in relation to
the centre of the screen; the maximum adjustment being
equal to half the height of the image in either direction
(Fig. 24) .
Fig. 24
In the event you are unable to centre the image within the
screen area, tilt the projector until the image is correctly
positioned. Any Keystone error can be removed by the
keystone adjustment in the Set up menu (Fig. 25) .

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Fig. 28
Some manufacturers offer screen-masking systems to
help frame the projected image and improve picture
contrast. Thiscan be controlledby the second 12Voutput
on the projector (Fig. 28) .
Thescreen-masking interface canbeconnected to output
, at the rear of the projector, or on the optional Remo-
te Input Interface.
- Rear projection: the screen must be translucent.
- Front projection: preferably, use a screen with black,
non-reflecting borders, which will perfectly frame the
projected image.
Avoidlight shiningdirectly on the screen duringprojection
as this will reduce contrast and black level detail on the
projected image. For the true cinema experience best
results are achieved with little or no ambient light.
Furniture and other objects with reflecting surfaces, as
well as light coloured walls should be avoided, as they
are likely to interfere with the screen’s characteristics.
We recommend the use of screens with low gain
specifications(i.e.1.3 to 2). The use of high gain screens
shouldbe avoideddue totheir limitedviewing angle,which
is undesirable for a large audience.
Fig. 29
8 LED: DESCRIPTION AND
SWITCHING ON
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Position I: ON
Position O: OFF
Power switch
Fused power socket
Power plug
Fig. 30
Upon switch on (in position I) the projector will initialise,
indicated by the flashing red LED. Followed by stand-by
mode (red LED static) ( Fig. 31 ).
Fig. 31
CAUTION: Connect the projector to a power
supply with a nominal voltage within the
following values: 100-240 Vac, 50/60 Hz. It
must be earthed (Fig. 30).
Do not install - or operate - the projector on its
side: this position will dramatically shortens
the life of the lamp (Fig. 29).

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8.1 SWITCH ON FROM STAND-BY
By remote control: press one of 1...9
By keyboard: press Arrow Up or Arrow Down.
Fig. 32
When switching on from stand-by, the projector will turn
on the lamp (flashing green LED); after a brief warm up
period the image will be displayed (green LED on). The
inputautomatically selectedwill bethe lastone memorised
prior to switch off (Fig. 32) .
8.2 SWITCHING OFF AND RETURNING TO STAND-BY
By remote control: press
By keyboard: press key
When switching off, the projector goes in to stand-by (red
and green LED flashing) memorising the input selection
at the time of switch-off.
The fans will continue to work until the lamp has cooled
down. They will stop automatically after this period.
8.3 FAILURE OF THE LAMP TO LIGHT
Switching on from stand-by. If the lamp fails to come on
(the projector will automatically make five attempts), an
error will be registered by a flashing red LED. This can be
reset by switching the power switch to position O.
9. DESCRIPTION OF CONNECTIONS
To obtain the best performance from your projector, we
recommend the use of good quality “video cables” to the
various signal sources (75 ohm Impedance).
Poor quality cables will cause inferior picture performance.
Foroptimum connectivitywerecommend youfollow these
simple steps:
- With exception of coaxial RCA/Phono type connectors,
alwaysdouble-check that the plug isinsertedthe correct
way round to avoid damaging the plugs or the sockets
on the projector
(Fig. 33) .
75
Fig. 33
- Remove cables by the plug and do not pull on the
cable itself.
- Avoid tangled cables.
- Position the cables carefully to avoid a trip hazard -
especially in low light areas (Fig. 34) .
Fig. 34
You may experience difficulties switching on
theprojector shortly after turning offintostand-
by mode. This is not a fault. The lamp is still
too hot for the switch-on procedure to take
place.
Wait a few minutes before turning on again (position I),
this will allow the lamp to cool down to the correct tempe-
rature.
Thelife of thelamp is dependanton the number
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10 INPUT SIGNALS
10.1 COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT
CVBS
COMPOSITE VIDEO
Fig. 35
This input is suitable for a “Composite Video CVBS”. Via
a cable with an RCA/Phono connector (Fig. 35) .
10.2 S-VIDEO INPUT
S-VHS
S-VIDEO
Fig. 36
Thisinput is suitable for equipment fitted witha S-Videooutput
to give improved picture performance (S-VIDEO / S-VHS)
Connection is made via a 4-pin mini-DIN ( Fig. 36) .
10.3 VGA INPUT
Fig. 37
Personal Computers, Video Processors (scalers) and Vi-
deo Game consoles can be connected to the projector
via the HDB 15-Pin (VGA) terminal. Ensure the output of
equipment connected is RGB with one of the following
synchronisation options: separate H/V Sync, H+V Composite
Sync, (RGsB) composite sync on the green signal ( Fig. 37) .
This input accepts a Horizontal Scan Frequency of
between 15-80 kHz and a Vertical frequency of between
40-100 Hz. Computer Resolutions of VGA, SVGA, XGA,
SXGA and UXGA can be displayed. The true native
resolution of the HT200 is SVGA (800 x 600) and the true
native resolution of the HT250 is XGA (1024 x 768).
10.4 RGB/YCRCB INPUT
RG S B - Y S C R C B
COMPONENT
VIDEO
Fig. 38
This input is suitable for a RGB video signal, or for a
Component Video (YCrCb) type, with composite
synchronisation on the green signal (RGsB) or on the
luminance(Y) signal (YsCrCb) through a cablewithRCA/
Phono type connector (Fig. 38) .
Onlyhorizontal scanning frequencies of 15kHz (standard
videoresolution) or 32kHz (high definitionvideo,with pro-
gressive scanning) can be applied to this input.
10.5REMOTEINPUTINTERFACECONNECTINGCABLE
With a special cable (optional), it is possible to connect
the Remote Input Interface (optional) to the projector.
CAUTION: Connect/disconnect the special
Remote Input Interface cable only when the
projector is switched off and disconnected
Uponswitchonviathepowerswitch,theprojector
willautomaticallydetecttheRemoteInputInterface,
identifywhichinputsareconnected and thesewill
be added to the Input selection on the menu.
If a single signal is applied to the projector and
that source was selected, the image coming
from that input will be projected.
If signals are applied to several inputs, you can
select the desired input by one of the following
methods:
- browsing the Source Selection menu, by re-
mote control or rear key pad
- pressing the remote control's digit key
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from the mains (switch in position O ).
This is not a vesa “Plug & Display”connector.
never connect a computer to this socket. the
projector and the computer may be damaged
(Fig. 40).
10.7 RS232 INTERFACE CONNECTOR
RS 232
Fig. 42
It is possible to control the projector through a personal
computer. First, load the appropriate projector control
software onto your PC, then simply connect this input to
a cable from your PC’s RS232 serial port (Fig. 42) .
The CD-ROM enclosed in the manual, provides all the
information needed to prepare the PC for RS232
connection, including the interface protocol and the
communication software.
Fig. 40
10.6 MOTORISED PROJECTION SCREEN OUTPUT
Fig. 41
The projector is equipped with two outputs (Voltage: 12
Vdc) for motorised projection screen and screen masking
systems. These 12V outputs should be connected to the
appropriate screen interface provided by the screen
manufacturer (Fig. 41) .
The +12V output is activated when the projector is
switched on (green LED on) and is de-activated when the
projector is in stand-by mode (red LED on).
The output is active when one of the following modes,
from the Image Aspect Ratio Selection Menu, is
selected: Normal, Letterbox and Zoom.
The output is inactive when the Anamorphic mode is
selected on the same Image Aspect Ratio Selection
Menu.
This output allows reduction in the area of a 16:9 screen,
into a 4:3 format, by activating a screen masking system
(refer to screen manufacturer for further information).

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11 REMOTE CONTROL
DESCRIPTION
The remote control requires four 1.5V, AAA alkaline
batteries.
Insert the batteries, taking care to match the polarity, as
indicated in the battery recess of the remote (Fig. 42) .
11.1 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
UP arrow key
Not active in this model
LEFT arrow key
OSD ON/
Menus selection
Press to freeze image.
Press again to restore
Selects zoom
lens adjustament
Optimises graphic
image display
Stand-by
ON switch/
Direct input selection
OSD off
DOWN arrow key
RIGHT arrow key
OSD ON
Menus selection
Notactiveon thismodel
Displays the selected
input’s information and
the projector status
Activates the video
recorder signal’s filter
Image aspect ratio
selection
+-
+-
+
-
+
-four 1.5V
AAAalkaline
batteries
Fig. 42
Fig. 43
0/A displays the input
selection menu
Selects lens focusing
adjustament

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Button : to switch-off to stand-
by.
Arrow button: to browse the On
ScreenDisplay menuand to adjust.
Push Arrow Up or Arrow Down to
switch on from stand-by.
Menu button: to activate the On
Screen Display menu.
-Focus-Esc button: to de-
activate the On Screen Display
and to give access to the lens
zoom/focus adjustment functions.
Auto button: to enable auto-
configuration.
Press this button to automatically
optimise the displayed image.
Changethe batteries in the remote controlifexperiencing
difficulty in sending commands to the projector.
If the remote control is not to be used for a long period of
time remove the batteries. Replace all batteries at the
same time; do not replace one new battery with a used
battery. If the batteries have leaked, carefully wipe the
case clean and replace with new batteries.
The remote control sends commands to the projector via
infrared signals.
It is possible to control the projector by pointing the remote
controlat thescreen; thesensor atthe frontofthe projectorwill
pick up the reflected infrared commands. (Fig. 44) .
Fig. 44
Avoid placing obstructions between the remote control
and the infrared sensor at the front of the projector; this
will impair the remote control performance.
12 DESCRIPTION OF THE
KEYBOARD PAD
Eight push buttons, at the rear of the projector, will allow
complete operation without the use of the remote control
(Fig. 45) .
Fig. 45
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13 MENU DESCRIPTION
To access the main On Screen Display menu, press the
Menu key on the keyboard or the key Menu + or Menu –
on the remote control (Fig. 46) .
The main menu is divided into four sections to cover
various adjustments in a practical and logical manner.
Theon-screen menulayout isdependant upon thechosen
input signal so various options may not be applicable, i.e.
some typical adjustments to the video signal are not
applicable to the graphic RGB signals from PC and vice
versa.
13.1 PICTURE
Thismenu features adjustmentsrelating tothe projected
image quality.
Color
Sharpness
Video Type
Picture
57
Contrast
Brightness 38
30
5Normal VCR
VIDEO
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Video Type
Picture
57
Contrast
Brightness 38
30
65
5Normal VCR
VIDEO-NTSC
57
38
Picture
Brightness
Contrast
RGB
13.1.1 BRIGHTNESS
Use this control to adjust the image’s black level.
13.1.2 CONTRAST
Use this control to adjust the image’s white level, be
careful not to over saturate the white level.
13.1.3 COLOR
Use this control to adjust the colour level.
13.1.4 TINT
Controlsthepurity of the colours, to NTSC coded signal
standards. Tint is only applicable to video input with
NTSC standard.
13.1.5 SHARPNESS
Use this adjustment to increase or decrease the level of
picture detail.
13.1.6 VIDEO TYPE
Inserts a filter that improves stability of images from vi-
deo-recorders.
To toggle between Normal and VCR mode, press the
VCR key on the remote control.
13.2 IMAGE ADJUSTMENTS
This menu features adjustments relating to position,
aspect ratio and magnification etc.
Image
Position
Aspect
Video Standard
Advanced Settings
Magnification
VIDEO
Image
Position
Aspect
Frequency / Phase
Advanced Settings
Magnification
RGB
13.2.1 POSITION
Use this adjustment to position the image vertically and
horizontally.
Image
Use arrow keys to position
the image
Position
Fig. 46

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13.2.2 ASPECT
Determines the aspect ratio of the projected image.
User 1
User 2
User 3
By using the key on the remote control is possible to
select the screen aspect.
INPUT 16/9 SCREEN 4/3 SCREEN
Manual zoom
Anamorphic
Normal
ON
ON
OFF
Letterbox
13.2.2.1 Normal
Use this display mode when showing 4:3 material on a
4:3 screen. This mode should also be used when
displaying Letterbox or Wide Screen films that do not
contain the 16:9 enhancement.
If the displayed signal is a Wide Screen format and the
image is projected on a 16:9 screen, you can use all of
the available screen area with the Zoom Lens
adjustment.
13.2.2.2 Anamorphic
Use this display mode with a DVD that is marked as
“Enhanced for Widescreen TV’s”, “16:9 Anamorphic”,
and/or ATSC High Definition Broadcasts. This will
compressthe image vertically so that the correctaspect
ratioof the film can be displayed.(Pleasenote you must
ensure that your DVD player and/or satellite receiver
are set to 16:9 output), you can use all of the available
screen area with the Zoom Lens adjustment.
13.2.2.3 Letterbox
DisplaysanAnamorphic(horizontally compressed) 16:9
signal,as a 4:3 formatted image, eliminatingthe left and
right borders of the image.
13.2.2.4 User 1, 2, 3
Should you wish to use a format different to those pre-
set, go to User menus.
Image
Aspect/User
Horizontal
Vertical
Screen Control
12
12Yes No
By using the Horizontal and Vertical adjustments it is
possible to select the screen shape of your choice. It is
important to keep the relation between height and width
so that the correct aspect ratio can be maintained.
Screen Control. If an appropriate screen-masking
interface is connected to the 12V output socket “ ” it
is possible to re-frame the screen to a variety of aspect
ratios and screen sizes (please refer to the screen
manufacturer’s manual).
13.2.3 FREQUENCY / PHASE
In the case of RGB graphic signals this adjustment is
used for synchronization of the RGB image to the
number of pixels on the DLP.
Frequency / Phase
Frequency
Phase
Image
RGB
13.2.3.1 Frequency
The correct frequency adjustment eliminates vertical
band interference.
13.2.3.2 Phase
The phase adjustment determines the stability and
sharpness of the vertical lines in the projected image.
13.2.4 STANDARD VIDEO
Selects the video standards option.
Standard Video
Auto
NTSC
NTSC 4.43
PAL
PAL M
PAL 60
SECAM
PAL N
Image
VIDEO
By selecting Auto the projector automatically sets the
video standard.

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13.2.5 ADVANCED SETTINGS
Advanced colour settings are accessible via this menu.
Image
Advanced settings
Color temperature
Y/C Delay 3
HT 200 - VIDEO
Image
Advanced settings
Color temperature
HT 200 - RGB
Image
Advanced settings
Color temperature
Gamma correction
Y/C Delay 3
HT 250 - VIDEO
Image
Advanced settings
Color temperature
Gamma correction
HT 250 - RGB
We recommend the use of these settings only to the
experienced user, as their adjustment can seriously
affect final image quality.
Howeverit ispossibile toreturn to optimalmanufacturers
settings, by selecting Reset.
13.2.5.1 Colour temperature
Select the colour temperature of the projected image.
Image
Color temperature
Hight
Medium
Low
HT 200
Image
Color temperature
Hight
Medium
Low
User
HT 250
Thereare threefixedcolourtemperaturesettings,which
are:High (8000÷9000degreesK),Medium (circa6500
degrees K), Low (5000÷6000 degrees K).
The User option will allow you to select the colour tem-
perature of your choice (HT250 only).
Image
Color temperature/User
Blu
Green
Red 12
12
12
HT 250
13.2.5.2 Gamma correction (HT 250 only)
Selectsthe Gamma’scorrection curve.Itdetermines the
projector’s response to the grey scale, emphasizing -
moreorless - the differentgrades of brightness (blacks,
dark,medium, lightgreys, whites)in theprojected image.
Image
Gamma Correction
Video
Video 1
Graphics
Graphics 1
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13.2.5.3 Y / C Delay
Use this adjustment in the event of horizontal colour
misalignment within the projected image. It is
recommended that a colour bar test pattern be used for
this adjustment.
13.2.6 MAGNIFICATION
Use this adjustment to magnify the projected image
(please note the higher the magnification the poorer the
quality of the image projected).
Select
Zoom (the magnifying lens iconwillappear at
the centre of the image) to adjust the level of
enlargement, using the LEFT and RIGHT arrows.
Select Pan (zoom button on the remote control) to
choosethe area ofimage to enlarge,using all four-arrow
keys.
Via remote control, it is possible to alternate between
modes, by pressing the key on the keyboard pad.
Alternatively pressing the -Focus-Esc button allows
you to select between Zoom and Pan .
13.3 SET UP
The installation menu gives access to features that will
allow for correct installation of the projector.
Setup
Orientation
Keystone +0
Projection Lens
Test Patterns
Factory Defaults
13.3.1 ORIENTATION
Select the option that best describes the installation i.e.
desktopfront,ceilingfrontdesktop rear,and ceiling rear.
Setup
Floor
Ceiling
Orientation
Floor-Rear
Ceiling-Rear
13.3.2 KEYSTONE
If the projector is at an angle in relation to the screen,
keystone distortion will occur. Use the keystone
adjustment to restore the projected image to the correct
shape. The angle of projection is limited to + or - 10
degrees. Iftheprojectorislevelthenusethelensshiftfeature
to correctly position the image on screen (Fig. 47) .
Fig. 47
To obtain maximum quality of the projected image, we
recommend the installation of the projector on a level
platform parallel and central to the screen. In the event
that the picture is not correctly positioned use the lens
shift feature.
Should it not be possible to centralize the image by
adjusting the lens height, tilt the projector, but this will
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13.3.3 PROJECTION LENS
To adjust Focus and Size of the projected image, use
the lens settings.
Alternatively, press keys Focus and Zoom on your
remote control. Or by pressing three times the key -
Focus-Esc on keyboard pad.
Setup
Focus
Zoom
Projection lens
FOCUS
FOCUS
FOCUS
FOCUS
ZOOM
ZOOM
ZOOM
ZOOM
ZOOM
13.3.4 TEST PATTERNS
Displays a series of five test patterns, useful for the
installation of the projector.
Press UP and DOWN arrow key to browse pattern.
13.3.5 FACTORY DEFAULTS
Reconfigures the projector to original factory settings:
Front Projection with 0% keystone and normal format.
Setup
Factory Defaults
Press V+ to reset all settings
to the factory default values.
13.4 MENU
This menu covers the On Screen Display adjustments.
Menu
Language
OSD Position
OSD Background
OSD Timeout
Clear Solid
20s
13.4.1 LANGUAGE
Lists the languages options available for the On Screen
Display menus.
Menu
Language
13.4.2 OSD POSITION
Toposition theOn ScreenDisplaywithinthepicturearea,
by using the arrow keys.
13.4.3 OSD BACKGROUND
Gives a choice of backgrounds for the On Screen
Display.
13.4.4 OSD TIMEOUT
Use this adjustment to set the display time after which
the On Screen Display will disappear.
LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys set the timing (within a 5-50
second timeframe).