T he SVD800HD is the latest outcome of SIM2's research in CRT projection for Home Theatre and the brightest in its category. Major features include display of all accepted HDTV standards, multiple aspect ratios with an easy switch between 4:3, 16:9 and DVD anamorphic and automatic control of screen movement and screen masking system. All this comes with unprecedented brightness (1050 peak white lumens), an exceptionally rich input set and the award-winning top video quality of SIM2 CRT projectors. The 7" high brightness CRTs are liquid cooled with impregnated cathode for longer life. The HD145 quartz-glass lenses are fully colour corrected by multi-layer coating, with dynamic focus for perfect adjustment at corners and centre.

The 72 KHz horizontal scan frequency makes it possible to display all accepted HDTV formats (including 1080i and 720p) and up to SXGA resolution (1280x1024 pixels). The 75 MHz bandwidth makes it possible to use external line doublers, quadruplers or scalers.

The SVD800HD sports one of the richest input sets on the market: 2 CVBS, 2 S-VHS, 2 RGB, YCrCb. It accepts PAL, SECAM, NTSC 3,58 and 4,43 video standards and data is supported up to SXGA, for astounding big-screen web surfing or videogame playing. The style and colour of the casing are the sleek ones typical of the SIM2 Home Theatre series, revised to make room for the new feature.

A superior technical specification and stylish design combine to create a unique mix of performance and elegance. The SIM2 SVD 500 PLUS HD offers the ultimate in high quality large screen viewing; an experience of image quality only available from CRT technology.The SVD 500 PLUS HD features 7" high brightness CRTs and high definition, fully color-corrected HD 145 lenses..Featuring the latest in electronic innovation, the SVD 500 PLUS HD is fully modular in design and equipped with the latest SIM2's Up Converter (UPC 2000). By using gold-plated edge connectors to the main board, the UPC 2000 provides superior PAL/SECAM/NTSC signals by doubling the lines or doubling the field (100Hz).Is features a DTI digital circuit to increase color resolution, a COMB filter to reduce cross color / cross luminance, a noise reduction system, a specific circuitry to enhance the dynamic focus, hue control (for NTSC) and sharpness control. Convergence and set up are controlled by remote and all of the projector parameters: set up configuration, image aspect ratios including 4/3, 16/9 anamorphic or widescreen and scan frequencies can be selected, copied, moved and saved in up to 25 different memory banks.Also, the SVD 500 PLUS HD also accepts input signals with 15-16 KHz and 32-38 KHz horizontal frequency which allows you to display high quality video sources (PAL, NTSC, SECAM), the interlaced Grand Alliance HDTV as well as Personal Computer images (VGA, S-VGA). The SVD 500 PLUS HD offers a comprehensive range of inputs - RGB+Sync, Y-Cr-Cb (component input), VGA, S-VHS, Video 1 and Video 2 through SCART socket, BNC's, mini-DIN 4 pin and DB9 connector - all selectable by remote control.

The revolution is not yet over! Indeed, get ready for the latest addition to the Grand Cinema line: the HT 300 projector. The HT 300 sports exceptional performance in an elegant new look. Based on the new HD-1 Digital Micromirror Device by Texas Instruments (1280 x 720 pixels). the HT 300 delivers both native support for 720p, as well as 16:9 aspect ratio for a true High Definition capability. Also, the HT 300 features the highest contrast ratio (1100:1), an unbeatable color redition, a double keystone adjustment, and a new built-in deinterlacer and video enchancement (DCDi) powered by Faroudja, a division of Sage Inc. All this in a new, sophisticated but sporty casing. Whether you are new to the home theater world, or an avid enthusiast, or, simply prefer superior quality in your life, the HT 300 is the projector for you!