Building on its tradition of quality and innovation, SIM2 Multimedia, developer of award-winning high-performance projection systems, will be showcasing both video entertainment projectors and large display solutions for the professional markets: From the rear-projection engines/videowalls and PRO AV projectors, to the ProCinema Line for E-cinema applications, to the home theater displays portfolio. SIM2 will demonstrate its innovative products at Infocomm, Orlando from June 7-9, 2006 inbooth number 121.
Rear projection engines, videowalls and projector perfect for large environments and AV special applications
The new RPU 301 engine has been designed for rear-projection applications such as command and control, visual messaging and digital signage. Based on 1-chip DLP®-technology, the RP U301 is ideal for data and video input signals and delivers the highest contrast, best image quality, operational reliability, and serviceability to display images 24/7/365. The dual lamp system guarantees total efficiency with automatic switching of the lamp, thus no technical assistance is needed. The second lamp brings redundancy to the system and guarantees video at all times, in fact the ‘redundant’ lamp activates 30 seconds after failure of the ‘master’ lamp.
Other engines on display are the RPU 291 (XGA+), RPU 205 (SVGA), and RPU 271(XGA)
The EVSX1 front projector, based on DLP® SXGA+ chipset by Texas Instruments (a fantastic 1400×1050 resolution), has been designed specifically for professional and AV special installations. It features a contrast ratio of >3000:1, >1600 ANSI lumens brightness, 200 Watt lamp, and a wide selection of inputs – including HDMI™- that enable the connection to a variety of sources such as computers, workstations, DVD players, analog and digital VCRs, analog and digital satellite receivers etc.
The INWALL RT80 is the first 80’ inwall rear-projector in the market based on the new 0.8 720p DarkChip3 by Texas Instruments. Designed to meet the needs of both AV and home theater applications, it features SIM2 high quality optics, a true contrast ratio of >3500:1, 3 image memory settings for each input, and an impressive array of digital connections. Also, the INWALL RT80 features SIM2’s DigiOptic™ Image Processor, the remote unit equipped with a wide choice of inputs and linked to the projector through a thin digital fiber optics cable (3,5mm – 0,14’ diameter).
Projectors designed to meet the requirements of E-Cinema
The ProDUE C3 projector rack is perfect for 3D cinema, independent cinema applications and alternative contents for projections up to 27 feet (9 meters). Based on 2 stacked 3-chip DLP®-based light engines by SIM2, the ProDUE C3 projector systems delivers high brightness (>7000 Ansi Lumens), remarkable black depth and contrast ratio (close to 5000), and image richness. The two projection units are stacked in a detachable, upper metal cabinet (rack) that may be ceiling or wall mounted. The lower part of the rack is equipped with SIM2’s DigiOptic™ Image Processors (inputs including analog RGB, YprPb, CVBS, DVI or HDMI™).
Home theater Projectors, cutting edge technology in portable, sleek packagesh1
The Grand Cinema™ HT3000 projector – the first 0,95” 1080p single projector on the market features – SIM2’s proprietary light engine, 7-segment color wheel, full 10 bit DSP on DMD and on all analog inputs, and Dynamic Noise Reduction. The Grand Cinema™ HT3000 projector delivers excellent contrast ratio, sharp, smooth and seamless images, enhanced colors, and greater detail to dark scenes. And, in addition to all other popular video formats, the Grand Cinema™ HT3000 supports inputs from digital and analog HDTV sources, over 2xHDMI.
At INFOCOMM, SIM2 will also show its flagship 3-chip DLP®-based High-Definition Grand Cinema™ C3X projector series, the premier 3-chip series to offer a compact, high-performance lifestyle video solution. The multi-award winning and best-seller Grand Cinema™ C3X series features new patented SIM2 ALPHA™ Path 3-Chip Light Engine, 3 HD2+ DarkChip™3, HD inputs via component analogue or HDMI™– HDCP digital inputs, 6500:1 typical contrast ratio, 1280×720 pixels 50/60Hz progressive (720p) and 1920×1080 50/60Hz interlaced (1080i inputs), 250W lamp, and 2 lens options.
Home theater displays, high tech wrapped in fashionable design
Since its introduction, the Grand Cinema™ HTL40 LCD display series has been met with positive customer reactions and has been rated “The best LCD flat panel” by some of the best respected journalists in the consumer electronics field.
The Grand Cinema™ HTL40 LINK display combines the latest 40” TFT LCD panel technology with sleek, fashionable design and is available with (HTL40 LINK) or without (HTL40) SIM2’s DigiOptic™ Image Processor. The HTL40 series has a WXGA resolution of 1366 × 768 – fitting a native 16:9 aspect ratio, an enhanced 1000:1 contrast ratio, a brightness of 600 cd/m2 for a sharp, vivid picture even in direct sunlight conditions, 170° viewing angle, an impressive array of future-proof digital connections, Intelligent Memory functions, and long lamp life time
Come and see SIM2’s amazing product selection in action at INFOCOMM 2006 (booth 121) from 7 to 9 June 2006.
About SIM2 Multimedia
SIM2 Multimedia is a world-wide leading manufacturer of home theatre products (CRT and DLP® technology-based) and leading provider of high-end professional videowall solutions to the retail, public large venues and institutional markets. Over the years, SIM2 has gained in reputation meeting the industry’s demands for new, emerging technologies, offering high-quality and reliable products that meet the customer’s need in any application. The marketing policies of the company are world-oriented with a direct presence in Italy (headquarters), Germany, UK and USA (sister companies), and in over 45 countries world-wide through partnerships with qualified distributors.
DLP and DarkChip3 are trademarks of Texas Instruments. Grand Cinema and DigiOptic are trademarks of SIM2 Multimedia