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Table of Contents ...................................................................................
Usage Notice .......................................................................................... 2
Safety Information .........................................................................................2
Precautions....................................................................................................3
Eye Safety Warnings .....................................................................................5
Product Features ...........................................................................................5
Introduction............................................................................................. 6
Package Overview.........................................................................................6
Product Overview ..........................................................................................7
Main Unit ................................................................................................................ 7
Control Panel ......................................................................................................... 8
Input / Output Connections .................................................................................... 9
Remote Control ....................................................................................................
Installation ............................................................................................ 2
Connecting the Projector .............................................................................2
Connect to Computer/Notebook .......................................................................... 2
Connect to Video Sources ................................................................................... 3
Powering On/Off the Projector .....................................................................4
Powering On the Projector ................................................................................... 4
Powering Off the projector ................................................................................... 5
Warning Indicator ................................................................................................. 5
Adjusting the Projected Image.....................................................................6
Adjusting the Projector's Height ........................................................................... 6
Adjusting the Projector's Zoom / Focus ............................................................... 7
Adjusting Projected Image Size ........................................................................... 7
User Controls ....................................................................................... 8
Control Panel ....................................................................................................... 8
Remote Control .................................................................................................... 9
Using the HELP button ........................................................................................ 2
On-screen Display Menus ...........................................................................24
How to operate .................................................................................................... 24
Menu Tree ............................................................................................................ 25
Image ................................................................................................................... 27
Display ................................................................................................................. 3
Setup .................................................................................................................... 35
Options ................................................................................................................. 45
Appendices........................................................................................... 48
Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................48
Projector Status Indication ..........................................................................5
Remote Control ...........................................................................................52
Replacing the Lamp.....................................................................................53
Compatibility Modes ....................................................................................55
RS232 Commands and Protocol Function List............................................57
Ceiling Mount Installation ............................................................................6
Optoma Global Offices ................................................................................62
Regulation & Safety notices ........................................................................64
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Powering Off the projector ... 5 Warning Indicator ... 5 Adjusting the Projected Image...6 Adjusting the Projector’s Height ... 6 Adjusting the Projector’s Zoom / Focus ... 7 Adjusting Projected Image Size ... 7 User Controls ... 8 Control Panel & Remote Control ...8 Control Panel ... -
Page 2: Usage Notice
As an example, do not place the projector on a crowded coffee table, sofa, bed, etc. Do not put the projector in an enclosure such as a book case or a cabinet that restricts air fl ow. -
Page 3: Precautions
Precautions ▀■ Warning- Do not look into the projector’s lens when the lamp is ▀■ Warning- To reduce the risk of fi re or electric shock, do not ▀■ Warning- Please do not open or disassemble the projector as ▀■... - Page 4 Usage Notice Do not: English Turn off and unplug the power plug from the AC outlet before cleaning the product. Use a soft dry cloth with mild detergent to clean the display housing. Disconnect the power plug from AC outlet if the product is not being used for a long period of time.
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Page 5: Eye Safety Warnings
Eye Safety Warnings ▀■ Avoid staring/facing directly into the projector beam at all times. Keep your back to the beam as much as possible. ▀■ When projector is used in a classroom, adequately supervise students when they are asked to point out something on the screen. -
Page 6: Introduction
Introduction P ackage Overview Unpack and inspect the box contents to ensure all parts listed below are in the box. If something is missing, please contact your nearest customer service center. Projector with lens cap Due to different applications in each Country, some regions may have Documentation : different accessories. English Power Cord .8m IR Remote Control 2 × AAA Batteries User’s Manual... -
Page 7: Product Overview
Product Overview . Control Panel 2. Zoom Ring 3. Focus Ring 4. Zoom Lens 5. IR Receivers Introduction 6. Tilt-Adjustment Feet 7. Security Bar 8. Input / Output Connections 9. Power Socket English... -
Page 8: Control Panel
Introduction Control Panel . Help 2. Menu 3. Source 4. Enter 5. Re-Sync 6. Power 7. Keystone Correction 8. Four Directional Select Keys 9. On/Standby LED 0. Lamp Fail LED . Temp LED 2. IR Receiver English... -
Page 9: Input / Output Connections
Input / Output Connections VGA1-IN / YPbPr / RJ45 VGA2-IN / SCART / YPbPr HDMI . RJ45 Networking Connector 2. USB Connector (Connect to PC for Remote Mouse function) HDMI Connector 4. VGA-In/YPbPr/” ” Connector (PC Analog Signal/Component Video Input/HDTV/YPbPr/ Wireless Dongle) 5. - Page 10 Introduction RJ45 HDMI . Audio 3 Input connector (3.5mm mini jack) 2. Audio 2 Input connector (3.5mm mini jack) 3. Audio Input connector (3.5mm mini jack) 4. Kensington 5. Security Bar The item below is only present on specifi c models. 6.
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Page 11: Remote Control
Remote Control . LED Indicator 2. Power On/Off 3. Page Up 4. Mouse Right Click 5. Four Directional Select Keys 6. Re-Sync 7. Page Down 8. Volume +/- 9. Zoom 0. AV mute . Video 2. VGA Introduction 3. Freeze 4. -
Page 12: Installation
Installation C onnecting the Projector I/O confi guration depends on models. Due to the difference in applications for each country, some regions may have different accessories. (*) Optional accessory ...Power Cord 2...VGA Cable 3...*Network Cable 4...*USB Cable 5...*DVI/HDMI Cable 6...*RS232 Cable 7...*Audio Input Cable 8...*VGA Output Cable... -
Page 13: Connect To Video Sources
C onnect to Video Sources DVD Player, Set-top Box, I/O confi guration depends on models Due to the difference in applications for each country, some regions may have different accessories. (*) Optional accessory DVD Player, Set-top Box, ...Power Cord 2...VGA Cable 3...*Composite Video Cable 4... -
Page 14: Powering On/Off The Projector
Green. The startup screen will display in approximately 0 seconds. The fi rst time you use the projector, you will be asked to select the preferred language and power saving mode.(*) on the screen (computer, notebook, video player, etc). The projector will detect the source automatically. -
Page 15: Powering Off The Projector
Press the “ ” button again to confirm otherwise the message will disappear after 5 seconds. When you press the “ ” button for the second time, the projector will display countdown timer and will shut down. 2. The cooling fans continue to operate for about 0 seconds for cooling cycle and the ON/STANDBY LED will Flash Green. -
Page 16: Adjusting The Projected Image
. Locate the adjustable foot you wish to modify on the 2. Rotate the adjustable rings clockwise/anticlockwise to English Adjusting the Projector’s Height underside of the projector. lower or raise the projector. Repeat with the remaining feet as needed. Tilt-Adjustment Feet Tilt-Adjustment Ring... -
Page 17: Adjusting The Projector's Zoom / Focus
Adjusting the Projector’s Zoom / Focus You may turn the zoom lever to zoom in or out. To focus the image, rotate the focus ring until the image is clear. .2x Zoom series will focus at distances from 4.92 to 32.8 feet (.50 to 0.00 meters). -
Page 18: User Controls
Select Keys Keystone Lamp LED Temp LED ON/STANDBY LED English Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on pages 4-5. Automatically synchronize the projector to the input source. Confi rm your item selection. Press “SOURCE” to select an input signal. -
Page 19: Remote Control
Keystone +/- Volume +/- Brightness Menu ZOOM User Controls Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on pages 4-5. Press to use laser pointer. Mouse left click. Mouse right click. Use this button to page up. Use this button to page down. - Page 20 User Controls Remote Control English Using the Remote Control HDMI Press “HDMI” to choose HDMI source. Press “Freeze” to pause the screen image. Freeze Press this button again to unlock. Momentarily turns off/on the audio and AV mute video. S-Video S-Video Press “...
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Page 21: Using The Help Button
User Controls Using the HELP button The HELP function ensures easy setup and operation. Press the “?” button on the control panel to open the Help Menu. English... - Page 22 User Controls Help menu button functions only when no input source is detected. Please refer to the “Troubleshooting” section on pages 48-5 for more details. If input source is detected and help button is pressed, the following pages will appear to help diagnose any problems. English...
- Page 23 User Controls English...
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Page 24: On-Screen Display Menus
Press “Enter” to confi rm, and the screen will return to the main menu. To exit, press “MENU” again. The OSD menu will close and the projector will automatically save the new settings. Main Menu Sub Menu keys to select any item in the... -
Page 25: Menu Tree
Menu Tree ) “Saturation” and “Tint” are only supported in Video mode. ) “Signal” is only supported in Analog VGA (RGB) signal. The item below is only present on specific models. ) “Closed ☆ Captioning” User Controls English... - Page 26 User Controls Menu Tree English...
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Page 27: Image
User Controls IMAGE Display Mode There are many factory presets optimized for various types of images. Presentation: Good color and brightness from PC input. Bright: Maximum brightness from PC input. Movie: For home theater. sRGB: Standardised accurate color. ... - Page 28 User Controls Contrast The contrast controls the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the picture. Sharpness Adjust the sharpness of the image. Saturation Adjust a video image from black and white to fully saturated color. ...
- Page 29 IMAGE | Advanced Degamma This allows you to choose a degamma table that has been fine-tuned to bring out the best image quality for the input. Film: for home theater. Video: for video or TV source. Graphics: for image source. ...
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Page 30: Color Setting
Input Source Use this option to enable / disable input sources. Press the sub menu and select which sources you require. Press “Enter” to finalize the selection. The projector will not search for inputs that are not selected. English to enter... -
Page 31: Display
User Controls DISPLAY Format Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio. 4:3: This format is for 4×3 input sources. 6:9-I: This format is for 6×9 input sources, like HDTV and DVD enhanced for Wide screen TV. (576i/p) 6:9-II: This format is for 6×9 input sources, like HDTV and ... - Page 32 User Controls Input Signal English 4 : 3 16 : 9-I format 16 : 9-II format Native format Display area Picture area Display on Screen format...
- Page 33 User Controls DISPLAY Overscan Overscan function removes the noise in a video image. Overscan the image to remove video encoding noise on the edge of video source. Zoom Press the to reduce the size of an image. Press the to magnify an image on the projection screen.
- Page 34 User Controls SETUP | Language Language Choose the multilingual OSD menu. Press into the sub menu and then use the key to select your preferred language. Press “Enter” to fi nalize the selection. English...
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Page 35: Setup
Projection This is the default selection. The image is projected straight on the screen. Rear-Desktop and Rear-Ceiling are to be used with a When selected, the image will appear reversed. translucent screen. When selected, the image will turn upside down. ... - Page 36 The default audio settings are on the back panel of the projector. Use this option to reassign any of the Audio Inputs (, 2 or 3) to the current image source. Each Audio input can be assigned to more than one video source.
- Page 37 SETUP | Signal “Signal” is only supported in Analog VGA (RGB) signal. Phase Synchronize the signal timing of the display with the graphic card. If the image appears to be unstable or fl ickers, use this function to correct it. Frequency Change the display data frequency to match the frequency of your computer’s graphic card.
- Page 38 Security Timer Can be select the time (Month/Day/Hour) function to set the number of hours the projector can be used. Once this time has elapsed you will be requested to enter your password again. English On: Choose “On” to use security verification when the turning on the projector.
- Page 39 3. Enter new password (4 digits in length) using the number buttons on the remote, then press “ 4. Enter new password again and press “ If the incorrect password is entered 3 times, the projector will automatically shut down. If you have forgotten your password, please contact your local office for support.
- Page 40 Wireless is turned on. English SETUP RS232: Allow RS232 control of an individual projector. (Default setting) Network: Allow projector control via web browser (Internet Explorer) using the network. Choose the “On” to turn on the Wireless.
- Page 41 SETUP | Advanced Logo Use this function to set the desired startup screen. If changes are made they will take effect the next time the projector is powered OPTOMA: The default startup screen. User: Use memorize picture from “Logo Capture” function.
- Page 42 Select the default gateway of the network connected to the projector. Select DNS number. Apply Press “ English On: Assign an IP address to the projector from an external DHCP server automatically. Off: Assign an IP address manually. ” and then choose “Yes” to apply the selection.
- Page 43 4. Open “Control Panel” to control your projector. When making a direct connection from your computer to the projector Step : Find an IP Address (92.68.6.74) from LAN function of User Controls ”...
- Page 44 “OK” button twice. Step 8: Open your IE and type in the IP address of 92.68.6.74 in the URL then press “Enter” key. The web page will display as below: Step 9: Open “Control Panel” to control your projector. , click...
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Page 45: Options
OPTIONS Source Lock On: The projector will only search current input connection. Off: The projector will search for other signals if the current High Altitude When “On” is selected, the fans will spin faster. This feature is useful in high altitude areas where the air is thin. -
Page 46: Direct Power On
Direct Power On Choose “On” to activate Direct Power mode. The projector will automatically power on when AC power is supplied, without pressing the “ ” key on the projector control panel or on the remote control. Auto Power Off (min) Sets the countdown timer interval. -
Page 47: Lamp Settings
Choose this function to show or to hide the warning message when the changing lamp message is displayed. The message will appear 30 hours before suggested replacement of lamp. Brightness Mode STD: Choose “STD” to dim the projector lamp which will lower When ambient temperature is over 35°C in... -
Page 48: Appendices
3. Verify that your display resolution setting is lower than or equal to UXGA (600 × 200). 4. Click on the “Advanced Properties” button. If the projector is still not projecting the whole image, you will also need to change the monitor display you are using. Refer to the following steps. - Page 49 If you are using a Notebook: . First, follow the steps above to adjust resolution of the computer. 2. Press the appropriate keys listed below for your notebook manufacturer to send signal out from notebook to projector. Example: [Fn]+[F4] Acer [Fn]+[F5] Asus ...
- Page 50 The image is stretched when displaying 6:9 DVD title When you play anamorphic DVD or 6:9 DVD, the projector will show the best image when the projector display mode is set to 6:9 in the OSD. If you play 4:3 format DVD titles, please change the format to 4:3 in the projector OSD.
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Page 51: Projector Status Indication
The projector stops responding to all controls If possible, turn off the projector, then unplug the power cord and wait at least 60 seconds before reconnecting power. Check that “Keypad Lock” is not activated by trying to control the ... -
Page 52: Remote Control
Check the operating angle of the remote control is within ±5° both horizontally and vertically of one of the IR receivers on the projector. Make sure there are not any obstructions between the remote control and the projector. Move to within 7 m (±0°) of the projector. -
Page 53: Replacing The Lamp
When you see this message, please contact your local reseller or service center to change the lamp as soon as possible. Make sure the projector has been cooled down for at least 30 minutes before changing the lamp. Warning: If ceiling mounted, please use caution when opening the lamp access panel. - Page 54 Lamp Replacement Procedure: . Switch off the power to the projector by pressing the “ ” button. 2. Allow the projector to cool down for at least 30 minutes. 3. Disconnect the power cord. 4. Unscrew the two screws on the cover. 5.
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Page 55: Compatibility Modes
Compatibility Modes Computer Compatibility Mode SVGA SVGA SVGA SVGA SVGA WXGA WXGA WXGA WXGA SXGA SXGA SXGA SXGA SXGA For widescreen SXGA resolution (WXGA), the compatibility SXGA support is SXGA dependent on SXGA+ Notebook/PC UXGA models. Appendices V-Sync (Hz) Resolution Anglog Digital... -
Page 56: Video Compatibility
Appendices Computer Compatibility MAC LC 3” Video Compatibility NTSC SECAM SDTV/HDTV English Mode Resolution 640 × 480 MAC II 3” 640 × 480 MAC 6” 832 × 624 MAC 9” 024 × 768 52 × 870 MAC G4 640 ×... -
Page 57: Rs232 Commands And Protocol Function List
RS232 Commands and Protocol Function List RS232 Pin Assignments Pin no. Appendices Spec. (from projector side) English... - Page 58 Appendices RS232 Protocol Function List Optoma EX615/EX542 RS232 Command Table --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Baud Rate : 9600 Data Bits: 8 Parity: None Stop Bits: 1 Flow Control : None UART16550 FIFO: Disable Projector Return (Pass): P Projector Return (Fail): F --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SEND to projector ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
- Page 59 Off (0/2 for backward compatible) n = 0 (a=30) ~ 10 (a=31 30) Optoma User (Option) Only for EX542 Only for EX542 Only for EX542 Off (0/2 for backward compatible) Off (0/2 for backward compatible) Off (0/2 for backward compatible)
- Page 60 : 0/1/2 = Warm/Medium/Cold n : 0/1/2/3 = Front-Desktop/ Rear-Desktop/ Front-Ceiling/ Rear-Ceiling a : 0/1 = Off/On bbbb: LampHour cc: source 00/01/02/03/04/05 = None/VGA1/VGA2/S-Video/Video/HDMI dddd: FW version e : Display mode 0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8 None/Presentation/Bright/Movie/sRGB/User1/User2/ Blackboard/Classroom n:1/2=EX615,EX542 bbbb: LampHour bbbbb: (5 digits) Total Lamp Hours...
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Page 61: Ceiling Mount Installation
. To prevent damage to your projector, please use the Optoma ceiling mount. 2. If you wish to use a third party ceiling mount kit, please ensure the screws used to attach a mount to the projector meet the following specifications: ... -
Page 62: Optoma Global Offices
Appendices Optoma Global Offices For service or support please contact your local office. 75 Sycamore Drive Milpitas, CA 95035, USA www.optomausa.com Canada 5630 Kennedy Road, Mississauga, Tel : 905-36-2582 ON, L4Z 2A9, Canada www.optoma.ca Europe 42 Caxton Way, The Watford Business Park Watford, Hertfordshire, WD8 8QZ, UK www.optoma.eu... - Page 63 Korea WOOMI TECH.CO.,LTD. 4F,Minu Bldg.33-4, Kangnam-Ku, Tel : +82+2+34430004 seoul,35-85, KOREA Japan 東京都足立区綾瀬3-25-8 株式会社オーエスエム 020-46-5040 サポートセンター: Taiwan 5F., No. 08, Minchiuan Rd. Shindian City, Taipei Taiwan 23, R.O.C. www.optoma.com.tw Hong Kong Unit A, 27/F Dragon Centre, 79 Wing Hong Street, Cheung Sha Wan, Kowloon, Hong Kong China 5F, No.
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Page 64: Regulation & Safety Notices
All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations. Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this projector. -
Page 65: Operation Conditions
Operation conditions This device complies with Part 5 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: . This device may not cause harmful interference and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.