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  • Page 1 Projector ® User manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY ....................4 Important Safety Instruction....................... 4 Cleaning the Lens........................5 3D Safety Information ........................ 6 Copyright ........................... 6 Disclaimer ..........................7 Trademark Recognition ......................7 FCC ............................7 Declaration of Conformity for EU countries ................8 WEEE ............................
  • Page 3 Compatible resolutions ......................43 Image size and projection distance ..................47 Projector dimensions and ceiling mount installation ..............48 IR remote codes ........................49 Troubleshooting ........................51 Warning indicators ........................52 Specifications ........................... 55 Optoma global offices ....................... 56 English...

  • Page 4: Safety

    SAFETY The lightning flash with arrow head within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

  • Page 5: Cleaning The Lens

    ‡ 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 6: 3D Safety Information

    Warning: Do not use a spray containing flammable gases to remove dust or dirt from the lens. This may cause a fire due to excessive heat inside the projector. Warning: Do not clean the lens if the projector is warming up as this may cause the lens’ surface film to peel off.

  • Page 7: Disclaimer

    Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes.

  • Page 8: Declaration Of Conformity For Eu Countries

    Noticee: Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Declaration of Conformity for EU countries ‡ EMC Directive 2014/30/EC (including amendments) ‡...

  • Page 9: Introduction

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

  • Page 10: Product Overview

    INTRODUCTION Product Overview Minimum 100mm Minimum Minimum 100mm 100mm Minimum Minimum 300mm 300mm Minimum 100mm Notee: ‡ Do not block projector intake and exhaust vents. ‡ When operating the projector in an enclosed space, allow at least 30 cm clearance around the intake and exhaust vents.

  • Page 11: Connections

    INTRODUCTION Connections Item Item USB Connector (Service Only) 12V Out Connector RS-232 Connector Audio In Connector VGA In Connector 10. Audio Out Connector HDMI 2.0 Connector 11. Security Bar HDMI 1.4 Connector 12. Kensington Lock Port USB Power OUT (5V 1.5A) 13.

  • Page 12: Keypad

    INTRODUCTION Keypad Item Item On/Standby LED IR Receiver Lamp LED Four Directional Select Keys Temp LED Menu Information 10. Source Enter 11. Power Re-Sync 12. Keystone Correction English...

  • Page 13: Remote Control

    INTRODUCTION Remote control User2 User1 User3 Contrast Brightness Mode Aspect ratio Keystone Mute Sleep Timer Volume Source Re-sync Menu Volume HDMI1 HDMI2 VGA1 VGA2 Video YPbPr Item Item Power On 15. User 3 User 2 16. Contrast User 1 17. Display Mode Brightness 18.

  • 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 lamp or 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 USB Cable USB Power Cable 11. HDMI Cable RS-232 Cable 12V DC Jack 12. MHL Cable RCA Component Cable Audio In Cable 13. Power Cord VGA In Cable Audio Out Cable HDMI Dongle 10.

  • 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 Zoom, lens shift, and focus...

  • Page 17: Remote Setup

    SETUP AND INSTALLATION Remote setup Installing / replacing the batteries Two AAA size batteries are supplied for the remote control. Remove the battery cover on the back of the remote control. Insert AAA batteries in the battery compartment as illustrated. Replace back cover on remote control.
  • Page 18 SETUP AND INSTALLATION Effective range Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensor is located on top of the projector. Ensure to hold the remote control at an angle within 30° perpendicular to the projector’s IR remote control sensors to function correctly. The distance between the remote control and the sensor should not be longer than 7 meters (~22 feet).

  • Page 19: Using The Projector

    USING THE PROJECTOR Powering on / off the projector User2 User1 User3 Contrast Brightness Mode Aspect ratio Keystone Mute Sleep Timer Volume Source Re-sync User2 User1 User3 Contrast Brightness Mode Aspect ratio Keystone Menu Mute Sleep Timer Volume Volume Source Re-sync HDMI1 HDMI2...
  • Page 20 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: Power Off Power Off? Press power key again. Press the “...

  • Page 21: Selecting An Input Source

    USING THE PROJECTOR Selecting an input source User2 User1 User3 Contrast Brightness Mode Turn on the connected source that you want to display on the screen, such as computer, notebook, video player, Aspect ratio etc. The projector will automatically detect the source. If multiple sources are connected, press the “ ”...

  • Page 22: Menu Navigation And Features

    USING THE PROJECTOR Menu navigation and features The projector has multilingual on-screen display menus that allow you to make image adjustments and change a variety of settings. The projector will automatically detect the source. To open the OSD menu, press on the remote control or the projector keypad.

  • Page 23: Osd Menu Tree

    USING THE PROJECTOR OSD Menu tree Main Sub Menu Sub Menu 2 Sub Menu 3 Sub Menu 4 Values Menu Cinema HDR SIM. Game Reference Display Mode Bright User ISF Day ISF Night ISF 3D Off [Default] Blackboard Light Yellow Wall Color Light Green Light Blue...
  • Page 24 USING THE PROJECTOR Main Sub Menu Sub Menu 2 Sub Menu 3 Sub Menu 4 Values Menu BrilliantColor 1 ~ 10 Color Temperature Native Native HDTV Color Gamut Presentation Cinema Game R [Default] Color x offset -50 ~ 50 [Default: 0] Display Image Settings Color Settings...
  • Page 25 USING THE PROJECTOR Main Sub Menu Sub Menu 2 Sub Menu 3 Sub Menu 4 Values Menu Automatic On [Default] -50 ~ 50 (depends on signal) Frequency [Default: 0] 0 ~ 31 (depends on signal) Phase Signal [Default: 0] -50 ~ 50 (depends on signal) H.
  • Page 26 USING THE PROJECTOR Main Sub Menu Sub Menu 2 Sub Menu 3 Sub Menu 4 Values Menu Internal Speaker On [Default] Audio Off [Default] Mute Volume 0 ~ 10 [Default: 5] Front [Default] Rear Projection Ceiling-top Rear-top Lamp Reminder On [Default] Lamp Settings Cancel [Default] Lamp Reset...
  • Page 27 USING THE PROJECTOR Main Sub Menu Sub Menu 2 Sub Menu 3 Sub Menu 4 Values Menu Front IR Function Test Pattern Color Temp Gamma Auto Source User1 Projection Lamp Settings Digital Zoom Dynamic Range [Default] Dynamic Black Test Pattern Remote Color Temp Settings...
  • Page 28 USING THE PROJECTOR Main Sub Menu Sub Menu 2 Sub Menu 3 Sub Menu 4 Values Menu English [Default] Deutsch Français Italiano Español Options Language Português 簡体中文 日本語 한국어 Русский Top Left Top Right Menu Location Center [Default] Bottom Left Menu Settings Bottom Right Menu Timer...
  • Page 29 USING THE PROJECTOR Main Sub Menu Sub Menu 2 Sub Menu 3 Sub Menu 4 Values Menu Regulatory Serial Number Source Resolution 00x00 Refresh Rate 0.00Hz Display Mode Light Source Hours Info Projector ID 00 ~ 99 Color Depth Color Format Filter Usage Hours Brightness...

  • Page 30: Display Menu

    USING THE PROJECTOR Display menu 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 31 USING THE PROJECTOR Filme: Choose this mode for improved detail and image sharpness. ‡ ‡ Detaile: The signal comes from OETF conversion to achieve the best color matching.  HLG Picture Mode ‡ Brighte: Choose this mode for brighter more saturated colors. ‡...
  • Page 32 USING THE PROJECTOR ± x offset: Adjust the x offset value of the selected color. ± y offset: Adjust the y offset value of the selected color. ± Brightness: Adjust the brightness value of the selected color. ± Reset: Return the factory default settings for color adjustments. ±...
  • Page 33 USING THE PROJECTOR Enhanced gaming menu Enable this feature to reduce response times (input latency) during gaming to 15.7ms*. Notee: ‡ *Only for 1080p 240Hz signals. ‡ The input lag by signals is described in the following table: ‡ The values in the table can vary slightly. 4K 60Hz 1440P 60Hz 1080P 60Hz...
  • Page 34 USING THE PROJECTOR Notee: ‡ Detailed informations about LBX mode: ± Some Letter-Box Format DVDs are not enhanced for 16x9 TVs. In this situation, the image will not look right when displaying image in 16:9 mode. In this situation, please try to use the 4:3 mode to view the DVD.

  • Page 35: Audio Menu

    USING THE PROJECTOR Edge mask menu Use this function to remove the video encoding noise on the edge of video source. Digital zoom menu Use to reduce or magnify an image on the projection screen. Image shift menu Adjust the projected image position horizontally (H) or vertically (V). Notee: The image size will reduce slightly when adjusting the horizontal and vertical keystone.
  • Page 36 USING THE PROJECTOR Optional Filter Installed Set the warning message setting. ‡ Yese: Display warning message after 500 hours of use. Notee: “Filter Usage Hours / Filter Reminder / Filter Reset” will only appear when “Optional Filter Installed” is “Yes”. ‡...
  • Page 37 USING THE PROJECTOR Remote settings menu IR Function Set the IR function setting. ‡ One: Choose “On”, the projector can be operated by the remote control from top and front IR receivers. ‡ Fronte: Choose “Front”, the projector can be operated by the remote control from the front IR receiver. ‡...

  • Page 38: Info Menu

    USING THE PROJECTOR Keypad Lock When the keypad lock function is “On”, the Keypad will be locked. However, the projector can be operated by the remote control. By selecting “Off”, you will be able to reuse the Keypad. Information Hide Enable this function to hide the information message.
  • Page 39 USING THE PROJECTOR ‡ Resolution ‡ Refresh Rate ‡ Display Mode ‡ Light Source Hours ‡ Projector ID ‡ Color Depth ‡ Color Format ‡ Filter Usage Hours ‡ Brightness Mode ‡ FW Version English...

  • Page 40: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Replacing the lamp (Maintenance personnel only) The projector automatically detects the lifespan of the light bulb and when the light bulb is at its end, a warning message will appear on the screen. When this message appears, please contact your local dealer or service center to replace the light bulb as soon as possible.
  • Page 41 MAINTENANCE Replacing the lamp (continued) Procedure: Switch off the power to the projector by pressing the “ ” button on the projector keypad or the “ ” button on the remote control. Allow the projector to cool down for at least 30 minutes. Disconnect the power cord.

  • Page 42: Installing And Cleaning The Dust Filter

    MAINTENANCE Installing and cleaning the dust filter Installing the dust filter Notee: ‡ Dust filters are only required/supplied in the selected regions with excessive dust. ‡ Dust filters are not required in the North American region. Cleaning the dust filter We recommend you to clean the dust filter every three months.

  • Page 43: Additional Information

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Compatible resolutions Video compatibility Signal Resolution SDTV 480i/p, 576i/p HDTV 720p (50/60Hz), 1080i (50/60Hz), 1080p (24/50/60Hz) 2160p (24/50/60Hz) Detailed video timing Signal Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) Notes SDTV (480i) 640 x 480 SDTV (480p) 640 x 480 SDTV (576i) 720 x 576 SDTV (576p) 720 x 576...
  • Page 44 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Frequency H Refresh Rate Signal Resolution (KHz) (Hz) Video Digital Analog Note 1280 x 768 47.4 √ √ WXGA 1280 x 768 √ √ 1280 x 768 √ √ WXGA-800 1280 x 800 √ √ 1280 x 1024 √...
  • Page 45 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Macbook Macbook Pro (Intel) Power Mac G5 Power Mac G4 Compatibility Compatibility Compatibility Compatibility Resolution Digital Analog Digital Analog Digital Analog Digital Analog 1280 x 768 √ √ √ √ √ 1280 x 768 √ √ √ 1280 x 800 √...
  • Page 46 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 3D Timing for HDMI1.4a 3D Supported For Blu-ray 3D 2D Support Frame Rate Timing Format 59/60Hz option: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98 / 24Hz Frame packing 1280 x 720p @ 59.94 / 60Hz Frame packing 1920 x 1080i @ 59.94 / 60Hz Side-by-Side (Half) 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98 / 24Hz Top-and-Bottom...

  • Page 47: Image Size And Projection Distance

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Image size and projection distance Screen Size W x H Projection Distance (D) Offset (HD) Diagonal length (inch) size (inch) (feet) of 16e:9 Screen Width Height Width Height Wide Tele Wide Tele (inch) 0.66 0.37 25.97 14.61 1.05 3.44 0.02 0.84...

  • Page 48: 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 49: Ir Remote Codes

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IR remote codes User2 User1 User3 Contrast Brightness Mode Aspect ratio Keystone Mute Sleep Timer Volume Source Re-sync Menu Volume HDMI1 HDMI2 VGA1 VGA2 Video YPbPr Customer code Key code Description format Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Power on Press to turn on the projector.
  • Page 50 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Customer code Key code Description format Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Mute Momentarily turns off / on the audio. ormat Automatically adjusts the picture (Dynamic brightness to give optimum contrast ormat Black) performance. Sleep timer Sets the countdown timer interval.

  • Page 51: 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 52: Warning Indicators

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Other problems The projector stops responding to all controls ‡ If possible, turn off the projector, then unplug the power cord and wait at least 20 seconds before reconnecting power. Lamp burns out or makes a popping sound ‡...
  • Page 53 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION LED lightning messages On/Standby LED Temp LED Lamp LED Message (Red) (Blue) (Red) (Red) Standby state Steady light (Input power cord) Flashing Power on (Warming) (0.5 sec off / 0.5 sec Power on and Lamp lighting Steady light Flashing (0.5 sec off / 0.5 Power off (Cooling)
  • Page 54 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ‡ Lamp warning: Warning Lamp Warning Lamp life exceeded. ‡ Fan failed: Warning FAN LOCKED The projector will switch off automatically Please contact a service center for repair. ‡ Out of display range: HDMI Out Of Range ‡ Power down warning: Power Down Power Down Timer Active...

  • Page 55: Specifications

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Specifications Optical Description - Graphic up to 2160p @ 60Hz Maximum resolution - Maximum Resolution: HDMI 1.4: 1980 x 1200 @ 60Hz (RB) HDMI 2.0: 2160p @ 60Hz Native resolution (w/o actuator) 1920 x 1080 Lens Manual zoom and manual focus Image size (diagonal) 34.1”...

  • Page 56: 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 57 www.optoma.com...

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