12.08.2008 — SIM2 has added the C3X LUMIS HOST projector system to its Grand Cinema C3X Series.

The C3X pairs a 3-chip DLP projector with an outboard projector control module that connects via the company's High-Definition Optical Signal Transfer (H.O.S.T.) system, which can connect the two up to 750 feet.

"The ability to separate the projector from its control electronics by fiber-optic cable with a loss-less connection, allows our dealers the ultimate flexibility of installation," says Charlie Boornazian, VP of SIM2 USA.

The C3X employs three 0.95-inch, 1080p DLP chipsets from Texas Instruments with DarkChip4 DLP display panels and delivers full-HD (1920x1080), a contrast ratio greater than 35,000:1 and 3,000 ANSI lumens of brightness.

It also has a light intensity control system, which the company says, increases the contrast ratio through three components: an adjustable iris, DynamicBlack technology and a dimmable lamp.

The C3X also features:

• At least six HDCP-compliant HDMI inputs
• Three HD-capable component video inputs
• Multiple legacy composite and S-video inputs
• Compatability with RGB and SDI professional format
• A dedicated 10/100 MB Ethernet connector

SIM2 also included the following control options: IR, RS-232 and IP addressable.

SIM2 will ship the C3X LUMIS HOST in December with black or silver finishes.

MSRP
$36,495 — T1 short-throw or T2 long-throw lens
$37,995 — T3 extra-long throw lens