SIM2 Domino 20 Review

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March 15th, 2004


Summary

DOMINO 20 home theater projector features the new Texas Instruments ¿Matterhorn¿ native 16:9 Wide PAL DMD chip set (1024 x 576 pixels) and delivers an outstanding image quality synonymous to SIM2 Multimedia and has many distinguished features: Blacks & whites are exceptional on and off screen, creating an impressive depth of vision; a true cinema experience can be created with the addition of a long throw lens, allowing the projector to be positioned behind the viewer - equally, the projector is so versatile, it can be placed on a bookshelf or installed on the ceiling opposite the screen; an exceptionally quiet mechanical design has been developed by SIM2 for extremely low acoustic noise.DOMINO 20 features a wide selection of inputs, enabling connection to all video and PC devices and complete compatibility with all video sources including high definition ATSC with both 4:3 and 16:9 display mode. 

Specs

SPECIFICATIONS

Light Engine

  • DLP™ Type: Proprietary sealed optical Engine based on 1 ED2 DMD™ Chip.
  • Resolution: 1024x576 pixels
  • Lens: High quality, high resolution optics with both motorised zoom and focus adjustments
  • Throw ratio(16:9 mode): 2.2 - 3.1:1
  • Throw ratio (4:3 mode): 3.0 - 4.1:1
  • Lamp power consumption & life time: 120W, 6000 hours*

Installation

  • Optical keystone adjustment: +/-8°
  • Digital keystone adjustment: +/-38° vertical, +/-14° horizontal
  • Picture size:50-300 inches diagonal.
  • Aspect ratio: 4:3, 16:9, anamorphic, letter box plus 3 custom-user adjustments, panoramic and pixel to pixel

Electronics

  • Horiz. Scan freq.: 15-80KHz (max horizontal freq. corresponding to UXGA, 60Hz)
  • Vert. Scan freq.: 48-100Hz
  • Video standard & graphic resolutions: PAL B,G,H,I,M,N,60, SECAM, NTSC 3.58 &4.43 automatically selected; HDTV: ATSC (480p, 720p, 1080i); VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA
  • DCDi™ by Faroudja: built-in
  • Contrast Ratio (full On / full Off): > 2000:1
  • Colour Temperature: 3 preset colour temperatures selectable by remote control + 1 user adjustment

Inputs/Outputs

  • 1 x Composite video via RCA connectors
  • 1 x S —VHS via mini Din 4 pin
  • 1 x RGBHV via Dsub 15 (PC input)
  • 1 x RGBS/YCrCbS via 4xRCA connectors
  • 1 x RS232 on Dsub 9 pins connector

General Specifications

  • Control: Software can be upgraded via RS232 serial interface
  • Power Consumption: 170 W max
  • Mains voltage range: 120 - 240 Vac, -/- 10%
  • Mains frequency range: 48/62 Hz
  • Cabinet dimensions (W x H x D): 350 x 167 x 318mm (13,8” x 6,6” x 12,5”)
  • Weight: 5.0 Kg. (11 lbs)
  • Cabinet Colours: Black Shadow or White Evolution

Certifications

  • Safety: In compliance with EN 60950/UL 1950
  • Emission: In compliance with EN 55022 class B/150KHz - 30MHz
  • Recyclable packaging

Supplied Accessories

  • AC power cords (EU,UK, and USA) length 3m
  • User standard remote control with batteries
  • Installation and user manual


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