The Grand Cinema C3X LUMIS projector, the latest addition to SIM2’s award-winning Grand Cinema series, represents the culmination of 10 years of innovation and research in the fields of video projector design and technology. Among the smallest and highest performing Full HD 3-Chip projectors on the market, the Grand Cinema C3X LUMIS is packed with power for premium performance all within the dramatic industrial design for which SIM2 is justly famous.

Technology
The Grand Cinema C3X LUMIS projector achieves extraordinary picture quality through the partnership of the latest 0.95″ 1080p DC4 DLP chipset from Texas Instruments, the precision optics of SIM2’s new re-designed ALPHAPATH™ light engine, DynamicBlack technology, and a completely re-designed electronics assembly.

No other projector technology can match the superb colour depth, black level performance, excellent contrast ratio (up to 35,000:1) and exceptional brightness (up to 3000 ANSI lumens) that the Grand Cinema C3X LUMIS is able to deliver. The improved black level performance enables the Grand Cinema C3X LUMIS to produce images that contain the maximum amount of detail possible in dark scenes without compromising black level or the excellent dynamic range available from DLP technology.

New Developments
SIM2 has developed a unique solution to achieve this, using three distinct specialised components: a user adjustable iris, DynamicBlack technology and a new dimmable lamp. These key ingredients allow Grand Cinema C3X LUMIS to be easily configured to meet the exacting requirements of a wide range of home theatre and professional applications, optimising light intensity and black level to each scenario.

The new ALPHAPATH™ light engine is featured with two key components. First, a new die-cast aluminum body dramatically improves thermal management of the light engine, which means SIM2 are able to use a more powerful lamp to deliver brighter images. Secondly, a new tapered rod integrator, designed to accept the raw light energy from the lamp and convert it into a pure & refined beam of light. After many ray-tracing simulations, SIM2’s team of optical engineers found the best possible result in terms of image quality was not obtained through a classic rectangular-rod but with a longer tapered one. This new design helps further improve brightness uniformity and efficiency of light transmission.

Features
Of course, the latest SIM2 achievement incorporates the functions and features demanded by custom-theatre designers and installers. The Grand Cinema C3X LUMIS delivers two selectable HDMI 1.3 inputs (both fully HDCP-compliant), as well as inputs for legacy formats component-, S-, and composite-video, as well as RGB connection. Both RS-232 serial and USB ports are included to ease connectivity for control and software/firmware communications. Even 12-volt trigger outputs, as well as IR-sensor inputs, are on board for total flexibility of installation and control.

Design
In keeping with Grand Cinema C3X Series styling, the Grand Cinema C3X LUMIS is housed in a stunning, high-gloss sculpted cabinet designed by Giorgio Revoldini with the company’s trademark, flowing lines. This beautifully designed chassis and design-friendly custom colour options are unique to SIM2.

The C3X LUMIS is available in the standard High-Gloss Gun Metal finish; three new optional finishes include High Gloss and Matte Black finish, High Gloss and Matte White finish and High Gloss and Matte Red finish.