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  • Page 1 Projector ® User manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY ....................4 Important Safety Instruction....................... 4 3D Safety Information ........................ 5 Copyright ........................... 6 Disclaimer ..........................6 Trademark Recognition ......................6 FCC ............................6 Declaration of Conformity for EU countries ................7 WEEE ............................7 INTRODUCTION .................. 8 Package Overview........................
  • Page 3 Projector dimensions and ceiling mount installation ..............61 IR remote codes ........................62 Bluetooth remote codes......................63 Troubleshooting ........................64 LED lightning messages ......................66 Specifications ........................... 68 Configuring Smart Home with the projector................69 Optoma global offices ....................... 76 English...

  • Page 4: Safety

    ‡ Do not attempt to service the unit yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other hazards. Please call Optoma before you send the unit for repair. ‡ See projector enclosure for safety related markings.

  • Page 5: 3D Safety Information

    ‡ Do not look into straight into the projector lens during operation. The bright light may harm your eyes. ‡ When switching the projector off, please ensure the cooling cycle has been completed before disconnecting power. Allow 90 seconds for the projector to cool down. ‡...

  • Page 6: Copyright

    ‡ Viewing in 3D projection may cause disorientation for some viewers. Accordingly, DO NOT place your 3D PROJECTOR near open stairwells, cables, balconies, or other objects that can be tripped over, run into, knocked down, broken or fallen over. Copyright This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved.

  • Page 7: Declaration Of Conformity For Eu Countries

    Notice: Shielded cables 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. Operation Conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 8: Introduction

    The remote control is shipped with the battery. ‡ The actual remote control may vary depending on the region. ‡ * For European warranty Information, please visit www.optoma.com. Optional accessories HDMI cable Note: Optional accessories vary depending on model, specification and region.

  • Page 9: Product Overview

    INTRODUCTION Product Overview Minimum 300mm Minimum Minimum 300mm 200mm Minimum Minimum 200mm 200mm Minimum 200mm Note: ‡ Do not block projector intake and exhaust vents. ‡ When operating the projector in an enclosed space, allow at least 20cm clearance around the intake and exhaust vents.

  • Page 10: Connections

    INTRODUCTION Connections Item Item Headphone Connector USB2.0 Connector (Power 5V 1A) Kensington Lock Port USB3.0 Connector (Power 5V 1.5A) S/PDIF Connector RJ-45 Connector HDMI 1 Connector DC IN Connector HDMI 2 Connector Keypad Item Item Lens Cover Lever Volume Adjustment / Manual Focus (Door Opened / Door Closed) Adjustment / Media Selection Focus...

  • Page 11: Ir Remote Control

    INTRODUCTION IR remote control Enter Item Item Power On / Off Source Home Return Four Directional Select Keys Enter Mute 10. Display Mode Volume - 11. Option Menu 12. Volume + English...

  • Page 12: Bluetooth Remote Control

    INTRODUCTION Bluetooth remote control Enter Item Item Power On / Off Source Home Return Four Directional Select Keys 10. Enter 11. Display Mode Mute (Short press: Display Mode; Long press: Auto Focus) Volume - 12. Option Status LED 13. Volume + Menu English...
  • Page 13 INTRODUCTION Pairing your Bluetooth remote control with the projector Press the buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds. The status LED on the Bluetooth remote control will flash, indicating the device is in pairing mode. Enter The pairing process will take approximately 20 seconds. If the pairing is successful, the status LED on the Bluetooth remote control will turn solid blue.

  • Page 14: Setup And Installation

    Do not operate the projector in any orientation other that table top or ceiling mount. The projector should be horizontal and not tilted either forwards/backwards or left/right. Any other orientation will invalidate the warranty and may shorten the lifetime of the projector itself. For none standard installation advise please contact Optoma. English...

  • Page 15: Connecting Sources To The Projector

    SETUP AND INSTALLATION Connecting sources to the projector MOLEX Item Item Item 1. Audio Out Cable 4. USB Cable 7. Power Adapter 2. S/PDIF Out Cable 5. RJ-45 Cable 8. USB Flash Drive 3. HDMI Cable 6. Power Cord Note: You can connect a USB mouse or keyboard to the USB port.

  • Page 16: Adjusting The Projector Image

    SETUP AND INSTALLATION Adjusting the projector image Image height The projector is equipped with elevator feet for adjusting the image height. Locate the adjustable foot you wish to adjust on the underside of the projector. Rotate the adjustable foot clockwise or counterclockwise to raise or lower the projector. Tilt-Adjustment Feet Tilt-Adjustment Ring English...
  • Page 17 SETUP AND INSTALLATION Focus To adjust the focus, do one of the following: ‡ Press and hold the “ ” button to allow the projector automatically adjust the focus. ‡ Press the “ ” button, and then press the “ ” or “ ” button to manually adjust the focus until the image is sharp and legible.

  • Page 18: Remote Setup

    SETUP AND INSTALLATION Remote setup Installing / replacing the battery Use a coin to turn the battery cover counterclockwise until the cover opens. Install new battery into the compartment. Remove the old battery and install new one (CR2032). Ensure that the side with a “+” is facing up. Put the cover back.
  • Page 19 SETUP AND INSTALLATION Effective range Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensor is located on the rear of the projector. Ensure to hold the remote control at an angle within 30° (horizontally) or 20° (vertically) perpendicular to the projector’s IR remote control sensor to function correctly.

  • Page 20: Using The Projector

    USING THE PROJECTOR Powering on / off the projector Powering on Connect one end of the AC power cord to the power adapter. Then connect the power adapter to the DC IN connector on the projector. Connect the other end of the AC power cord to the electrical outlet. When connected, the status LED will turn red.
  • Page 21 USING THE PROJECTOR [Select Wi-Fi] [Select Time Zone] [Select Terms and Conditions of Use] [Terms and Conditions of Use screen] [Select Privacy Policy] [Privacy Policy screen] [Select AGREE] [Home screen] English...
  • Page 22 USING THE PROJECTOR Powering off Turn off the projector by pressing the “ ” button on the projector keypad or the “ ” button on the remote control. The following message will be displayed: Press the “ ”/“ ” button on the projector keypad or the “t”/“u” button on the remote control to select Shutdown.

  • Page 23: Selecting An Input Source

    USING THE PROJECTOR Selecting an input source Turn on the connected source that you want to display on the screen, such as computer, notebook, video player, etc. The projector will automatically detect the source. If multiple sources are connected, press the “ ”...

  • Page 24: Using The Projector As Wireless Speaker

    USING THE PROJECTOR Using the projector as wireless speaker With the built-in Bluetooth module, you can listen to your music wirelessly from your phone, tablet PC, or other Bluetooth-enabled device. Switching to audio mode You can switch to Audio mode by one of the following methods: Status Method 1 Method 2...
  • Page 25 USING THE PROJECTOR Pairing your Bluetooth device with the projector Set the projector to Audio mode. Refer to the “Switching to audio mode” section on page 24. On the projector, the status LED (alternating blue LED and red LED) will flash, indicating the device is in pairing mode.

  • Page 26: Home Screen Overview

    USING THE PROJECTOR Home screen overview The Home screen is displayed every time you start the projector. From the main Home screen, it basically divided into 3 main categories: Projector, Application, and Settings. To navigate the Home screen, simply use the buttons on the remote control or the projector keypad. You can return to the main Home screen at any time by pressing the button on the remote control, regardless of what page you are on.

  • Page 27: Projector Settings

    USING THE PROJECTOR Projector settings On the Projector home screen, you can change the input source, configure the projector settings, and adjust the volume level. Selecting an input source Besides pressing the “ ” button on the remote control to select the desired input, you can also change the input source by selecting Source option.
  • Page 28 USING THE PROJECTOR Configure the projector settings Select Projector Settings to manage various device configurations including configuring the device settings, viewing the system information, and restore the system settings. Note: Unless otherwise specified, this section describes the device operations using the IR remote control. General menu navigation Press Enter on the remote control to enter the Projector Settings menu.
  • Page 29 USING THE PROJECTOR Select the next item to be adjusted in the sub menu and adjust as described above. To exit, press again. The OSD menu will close and the projector will automatically save the new settings. OSD Menu tree Level 1 Level 2 Level 3...
  • Page 30 USING THE PROJECTOR Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Value Red [Default] Green Blue Color Cyan Yellow Color Matching Magenta White Hue or Red Gain -100 ~ +100 [Default:0] Color Settings Saturation or Green -100 ~ +100 [Default:0] Gain Gain or Blue Gain -100 ~ +100 [Default:0]...
  • Page 31 USING THE PROJECTOR Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Value 3D Mode Off [Default] Auto [Default] 3D Settings 3D Format Top and Bottom Frame Packing 3D Sync Invert Off [Default] On [Default] Internal Speaker Movie [Default] Sound Effect Music Audio Out Off [Default]...
  • Page 32 USING THE PROJECTOR Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Value On [Default] EDID Reminder 2.0 [Default] HDMI EDID -16 ~ -1 HDMI1 EQ Auto [Default] 1 ~ 16 -16 ~ -1 Projector Settings Others HDMI2 EQ Auto [Default] 1 ~ 16 Notification Source Auto Change...
  • Page 33 USING THE PROJECTOR Image settings menu Display mode There are many factory presets optimized for various types of images. ‡ Cinema: Provides the best colors for watching movies. ‡ HDR: Decodes and displays High Dynamic Range (HDR) content for the deepest blacks, brightest whites, and vivid cinematic color using REC.2020 color gamut.
  • Page 34 USING THE PROJECTOR Sharpness Adjust the sharpness of the image. Color Adjust a video image from black and white to fully saturated color. Tint Adjust the color balance of red and green. Gamma Set up gamma curve type. After the initial setup and fine tuning is completed, utilize the Gamma Adjustment steps to optimize your image output.
  • Page 35 USING THE PROJECTOR 4K UHD scaling table: 16 : 9 screen 480i/p 576i/p 720p 1080i/p 2160p Scale to 2880 x 2160. 16x9 Scale to 3840 x 2160. Native mode 1:1 mapping centered. No scaling will be made; the displayed resolution depends on input source. Auto -If source is 4:3, the screen type will be scaled to 2880 x 2160.
  • Page 36 USING THE PROJECTOR 3D settings menu Note: The maximum resolution is 1080P (4K resolution is not supported). 3D Mode Use this option to enable/disable the 3D mode function. 3D Format Use this option to select the appropriate 3D format content. ‡...
  • Page 37 ‡ Optoma recommend the use of Premium Certified HDMI Cables. ‡ Optoma only guarantee operational stability for Premium Certified HDMI Cable lengths up to 5 meters. ‡ HDMI/USB Disk: Define how the system will react when one of the input sources (HDMI/USB flash drive) is connected to the projector.
  • Page 38 USING THE PROJECTOR ‡ High Altitude: When “On” is selected, the fans will spin faster. This feature is useful in high altitude areas where the air is thin. Info menu View the projector information as listed below: ‡ Regulatory ‡ Serial Number ‡...
  • Page 39 USING THE PROJECTOR Reset all menu Return the factory default settings for all settings. Adjusting the volume level Select Volume to adjust the audio volume level. Then press Enter on the remote control to enter the Volume menu. Use tu keys to adjust the desired volume level. Note: You can set the volume level to 0 to activate the mute function.

  • Page 40: Application Settings

    USING THE PROJECTOR Application settings On the Application home screen, you can access the apps list, register the projector to the Device Cloud, and view the multimedia files. To switch to the Application home screen, select one of the main categories and use tu keys to select Application.
  • Page 41 USING THE PROJECTOR Registering the projector to Device Cloud Select Smart Home to register the projector to the Device Cloud. Then press Enter on the remote control to enter the Smart Home menu. The current setting parameters are displayed on the screen. To register the projector to the Device Cloud, please refer to page 70.
  • Page 42 USING THE PROJECTOR Playing multimedia files Select Media Player to browse multimedia files stored in the USB flash drive after connecting to projector. Note: ‡ USB format is only supported on FAT and FAT32. ‡ The maximum file size of the USB flash drive is 64GB (NTFS). Multimedia support format Video Decode Maximum...
  • Page 43 USING THE PROJECTOR Picture Image Type (Ext name) Sub Type Maximum Pixels Baseline 8000 x 8000 Jpeg / Jpg Progressive 6000 x 4000 Non-interlace 6000 x 4000 Interlace 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000 Music Music Type (Ext name) Sample Rate (KHz) Bit Rate (Kbps) 16~48 8~320...
  • Page 44 USING THE PROJECTOR Document Size Support Version and Format Pages/Lines Limitation Format Limitation Kingsoft Spreadsheets Files (*.et) Kingsoft Spreadsheets Template (*.ett) Microsoft Excel 97/2000/XP/2003 Workbook (*.xls) Microsoft Excel 97/2000/XP/2003 Template (*.xlt) Row Limit: up to 65,535 Text Files (*.csv) Excel Column Limit: up to 256 Up to 30MB Web Pages (*.htm, *.html)
  • Page 45 USING THE PROJECTOR Entering the multimedia mode Insert a USB flash drive to the USB connector on the rear side of the projector. The available files appears on the screen. Note: To manually enter the multimedia mode, select Application > Media Player. Browse and select the file you want to view.
  • Page 46 USING THE PROJECTOR Playing Videos From the left panel, select Video to browse all video files. If there are several folders, press pqtu keys to select the desired folder, then press Enter to view the subfolder content. Press pqtu keys to select the video you want play, then press Enter to start the playback. ‡...
  • Page 47 USING THE PROJECTOR Viewing Photos From the left panel, select Picture to browse all picture files. If there are several folders, press pqtu keys to select the desired folder, then press Enter to view the subfolder content. Press pqtu keys select a photo, then press Enter to view the photo in full screen. Photo Options While viewing the photo in full screen: ‡...
  • Page 48 USING THE PROJECTOR Select enlarge photo to magnify the view of a photo. ± ± Select Previous to view the previous photo. ± Select Next to view the next photo. Slide show Settings Mode Set the slide show mode option. Transition Select the transition effect between each slide displays.
  • Page 49 USING THE PROJECTOR Playing Music From the left panel, select Music to browse all songs or audio files. If there are several folders, press pqtu keys to select the desired folder, then press Enter to view the subfolder content. Press pqtu keys to select the song you want play, then press Enter to start the playback. ‡...
  • Page 50 USING THE PROJECTOR Viewing Document From the left panel, select Doc to browse all document files. If there are several folders, press pqtu keys to select the desired folder, then press Enter to view the subfolder content. Press pqtu keys to select the document you want to view, then press Enter to open the file. ‡...
  • Page 51 USING THE PROJECTOR Note: When opening a Powerpoint file, the Play Mode menu will appear on the screen. Then select the desired play mode and select OK to start browsing the file. English...

  • Page 52: General Settings

    USING THE PROJECTOR General settings On the Settings home screen, you can set the on-screen display (OSD) language, update the firmware, and configure the network and time zone settings. To switch to the Settings home screen, select one of the main categories and use tu keys to select Settings.
  • Page 53 USING THE PROJECTOR Updating the projector firmware Select Firmware Update to update the firmware. Then press Enter on the remote control to enter the Firmware Update menu. Select one of the available options and press Enter to confirm the selection. English...
  • Page 54 USING THE PROJECTOR Configuring the network settings Select Network to configure the network setting. Then press Enter on the remote control to enter the Network menu. Select one of the available options and perform the necessary settings. English...
  • Page 55 USING THE PROJECTOR Ethernet Settings Configure the network parameters. To manually configure the wired network settings, set the DHCP setting to Manual and enter the following connection parameters: ± IP Address: 192.168.0.100 ± Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 ± Gateway: 192.168.0.254 ± DNS: 192.168.0.51 Note: It is highly recommended to let the system to configure the wired network settings automatically (set the...
  • Page 56 USING THE PROJECTOR Wireless Settings Configure the wireless connection. To connect the projector to a Wi-Fi network, do the following: Go to Settings > Network > Wireless Settings. Then set the Wi-Fi setting to ON. Connect to an available Wi-Fi network from the list. If you connect to a secure Wi-Fi network, you must enter the password when prompted.
  • Page 57 USING THE PROJECTOR Bluetooth Connect to the Bluetooth-enabled devices. English...
  • Page 58 USING THE PROJECTOR Selecting the time zone Select Area and Time to select the time zone. Then press Enter on the remote control to enter the Area and Time menu. Select one of the available options and press Enter to confirm the selection. English...

  • Page 59: Additional Information

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Compatible resolutions Digital (HDMI 1.4) Established Timing Standard Timing Descriptor Timing Supported Video Mode Detail Timing 720 x 400 @ 70Hz 1280 x 720 @ 60Hz 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz 720 x 480i @ 60Hz 16:9 1920 x 1080p @ 60Hz (default) 640 x 480 @ 60Hz 1280 x 800 @ 60Hz...

  • Page 60: Image Size And Projection Distance

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION B0 / Established Timing B0 / Standard Timing B1 / Video Mode B1 / Detail Timing 4096 x 2160 @ 50Hz 4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz Note: Support 1920 x 1080 @ 50Hz. Image size and projection distance Screen Size W x H Projection Distance (D) Diagonal length (inch) size...

  • Page 61: Projector Dimensions And Ceiling Mount Installation

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Projector dimensions and ceiling mount installation To prevent damage to your projector, please use the Optoma ceiling mount. 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: Ir Remote Codes

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IR remote codes Enter MTX. Format Data0 Data1 Data2 Data3 Description Power Refer to the "Powering on / off the projector" on / off section on pages 20-22. Source Press to select an input signal. Home Press to return to the Home screen. Press to launch the on-screen display Menu...

  • Page 63: Bluetooth Remote Codes

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Bluetooth remote codes Enter Bluetooth Signal IR Signal Description Usage Page Usage ID Refer to the “Powering on / off the projector” Power on / off 0x07 0x66 section on pages 20-22. Source 0x07 0x71 Press to select an input signal. Home 0x0C 0x223...

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Troubleshooting If you experience a problem with your projector, please refer to the following information. If a problem persists, please contact your local reseller or service center. Image problems No image appears on-screen ‡ Ensure all the cables and power connections are correctly and securely connected as described in the "Installation"...
  • Page 65 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Blurry double image ‡ Make sure “Display Mode” is not 3D to avoid normal 2D image appear blurry double image. Two images, side-by-side format ‡ Set the “3D”  “3D Format” to “SBS”. Other problems The projector stops responding to all controls ‡...

  • Page 66: Led Lightning Messages

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION LED lightning messages Status LED Message (Red) (Green) (Blue) (White) Standby state Steady light (Input power cord) Power on Steady light System Boot Status Steady Light Flashing (0.5 sec off / 0.5 sec Power off (Cooling) on). Back to Red steady light when cooling fan turns off.
  • Page 67 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ‡ Power off: ‡ Temperature warning: Warning TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH Please: 1. Make sure air in and outlets are not blocked. 2. Make sure the environment temperature is under 45 degree C. If the problem persists in spite of the above. Please contact a service center for repair.

  • Page 68: Specifications

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Specifications Optical Description - Graphic up to 2160p@60Hz Maximum resolution - Maximum Resolution: HDMI1 (2.0): 2160p@60Hz HDMI2 (2.0): 2160p@60Hz Lens Fixed Lens Image size (diagonal) 30” ~ 200” Projection distance 0.8m ~ 5.3m Electrical Description - HDMI V2.0 x2 - USB3.0 (for USB Flash Drive (up to 64GB (NTFS) or Service) Inputs - USB2.0 (for USB Flash Drive (up to 64GB (NTFS) or Service)

  • Page 69: Configuring Smart Home With The Projector

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Configuring Smart Home with the projector Creating the Device Cloud account Open a web browser and connect to Optoma Device Cloud login page. Then click New Account to create a new account. Note: Optoma Device Cloud URL: https://mydevices.optoma.com.
  • Page 70 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Registering the projector to Device Cloud Open a web browser and connect to Optoma Device Cloud login page. Then enter your user name and password, and click LOGIN to enter to the system. Click Add to add the new projector information. The following step requires the Pair Code data. Make sure to remain in this page and perform the following projector settings.
  • Page 71 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Click Register to oBluetoothain the 4-digit pair code from the Device Cloud. After the pair code is generated, it will appear on the Show Pair Code field. Note: If the pair code does not appear, please check if there is a proper network connection and repeat the above steps again.
  • Page 72 Open a web browser and go to Amazon website (“https://alexa.amazon.com”). Then log in using your Alexa account. Go to the menu and select Skills. Then enter the keyword (i.e. Optoma, Projector, Smarthome, Smart home, Smartprojector, projector, UHD51A, UHD400X, UHD41A, Display, Voice) in the search text box...
  • Page 73 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Select a skill you want to use from the list. On the selected skill page, click ENABLE to use the skill. English...
  • Page 74 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The browser will then be directed to the Device Cloud account authentication page. Enter the Device Cloud account and password you want to authenticate. Then click Login to verify your account. After the authentication process is complete, the subsequent steps will vary depending on the selected skill type: Smart Home Skill or Custom Skill.
  • Page 75 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION c. Searching for Smart Home devices. d. Under your Device Cloud account, the list of the discovered devices will be displayed on the Devices page. e. Now you can control the Smart Home devices using the voice commands. Custom Skill a.

  • Page 76: Optoma Global Offices

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Optoma global offices For service or support, please contact your local office. Japan 47697 Westinghouse Drive, 888-289-6786 東京都足立区綾瀬3-25-18 Fremont, CA 94539, USA 510-897-8601 info@os-worldwide.com 株式会社オーエス www.optomausa.com services@optoma.com 0120-380-495 www.os-worldwide.com コンタクトセンター: Canada Taiwan 47697 Westinghouse Drive, 888-289-6786 12F., No.213, Sec. 3, Beixin Rd.,...
  • Page 77 *36.7DE01G002-A* P/N:36.7DE01G002-A www.optoma.com...

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