Table of contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction ......................................................................................................... 5
1.1 About ................................................................................................................................. 5
2. Packaging............................................................................................................ 7
2.1 Unpacking . .. ......................................................................................................................... 7
3. Installation guidelines............................................................................................11
3.1 Safety warnings...................................................................................................................... 11
3.2 Installation guidelines ............................................................................................................... 11
4. Installation..........................................................................................................13
4.1 Dimensions ..........................................................................................................................13
4.2 Fixation points at the bottom of the projector.......................................................................................14
4.3 Projector tilt ..........................................................................................................................15
4.4 RCU battery installation ............................................................................................................. 16
4.5 Lens installation .....................................................................................................................17
4.5.1 Lens range .. .................................................................................................................. 17
4.5.2 Lens formulas .................................................................................................................18
4.5.3 Shift capabilities...............................................................................................................18
4.5.4 Installing the lens and adjusting the Scheimpflug ...........................................................................20
4.5.5 Connecting the lens. ..........................................................................................................23
4.5.6 Lens Data .....................................................................................................................24
4.6 Projector configuration ..............................................................................................................25
4.7 Connections .........................................................................................................................25
4.7.1 Power connection .............................................................................................................25
4.7.2 Signal connections. . ..........................................................................................................26
4.7.2.1 The input section ....................................................................................................... 27
4.7.2.2 Input specifications.....................................................................................................27
4.7.2.3 Connecting a DVI source ..............................................................................................28
4.7.2.4 Source specification....................................................................................................28
4.7.3 Communications .............................................................................................................. 29
4.7.3.1 The LAN inputs ........................................................................................................29
4.7.3.2 Connecting to the network .. . . .........................................................................................30
4.7.3.3 Network settings ....................................................................................................... 30
4.8 Controls ............................................................................................................................. 32
4.8.1 Controls overview.............................................................................................................32
4.8.2 Infrared receivers ............................................................................................................. 34
5. Setup ................................................................................................................37
5.1 Warranty: continuous mode / automatic shutdown mode..........................................................................37
5.2 Powering the SIM 7 projector ....................................................................................................... 37
5.3 Setting the RCU address. . ..........................................................................................................38
5.4 Starting the projector ................................................................................................................39
5.5 Setting the projector address (only if necessary)...................................................................................40
5.6 Setting up the orientation ........................................................................................................... 41
5.7 Lens adjustments. ...................................................................................................................41
5.7.1 Locking the lens holder (rugged option)......................................................................................41
5.7.2 Locking / unlocking the zoom ring and the focus ring of the lens ........................................................... 43
5.7.3 Back focal length adjustment ................................................................................................. 44
5.7.4 Adjusting the lens.............................................................................................................47
6. Getting started ....................................................................................................51
6.1 Starting up the projector.............................................................................................................51
6.2 Selecting a source................................................................................................................... 51
6.3 Adjusting the image .................................................................................................................52
6.4 Switching the projector to standby .................................................................................................. 52
7. Advanced ...........................................................................................................53
7.1 Using the Dialog boxes..............................................................................................................53
7.2 Source selection..................................................................................................................... 54
7.2.1 Selecting a source ............................................................................................................ 54
7.2.2 Selecting the L1 DVI source..................................................................................................54
7.2.3 Selecting the L2 DVI source..................................................................................................55
7.2.4 Selecting a PC source (L1 PC, L2 PC).......................................................................................55
7.3 Image ................................................................................................................................55
7.3.1 Introduction. .. .................................................................................................................55
7.3.2 Image settings ................................................................................................................56
7.3.2.1 Setting the Contrast ...................................................................................................56
7.3.2.2 Setting the Brightness..................................................................................................56
7.3.2.3 Gamma ................................................................................................................57
7.3.2.4 Phase (RGB signals only).............................................................................................. 57
7.3.3 Time of Day (TOD)............................................................................................................58
7.4 Image files ........................................................................................................................... 59
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