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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 ........................... 7 Disclaimer ..........................7 Trademark Recognition ......................7 FCC ............................7 Declaration of Conformity for EU countries ................8 WEEE ............................
  • Page 3 Image size and projection distance ..................44 Projector dimensions and ceiling mount installation ..............45 IR remote control 1 codes ......................46 IR remote control 2 codes ......................48 Troubleshooting ........................50 Warning indicators ........................52 Specifications ........................... 54 Optoma global offices ....................... 55 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

    To avoid electric shock, the unit and its peripherals must be properly grounded (earthed). 3D Safety Information Please follow all warnings and precautions as recommended before you or your child use the 3D function. Warning Children and teenagers may be more susceptible to health issues associated with viewing in 3D and should be closely supervised when viewing these images.

  • Page 7: Copyright

    Copyright This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of the author. Copyright 2019 ©...

  • Page 8: Declaration Of Conformity For Eu Countries

    Operation Conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Noticee: Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

  • Page 9: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Package Overview Carefully unpack and verify that you have the items listed below under standard accessories. Some of the items under optional accessories may not be available depending on the model, specification and your region of purchase. Please check with your place of purchase. Some accessories may vary from region to region. The warranty card is only supplied in some specific regions.

  • Page 10: Product Overview

    INTRODUCTION Product Overview Notee: Keep a minimum distance of 20 cm between the “inlet” and “outlet” labels. Item Item Lens Zoom Lever IR Receiver Lamp Cover Keypad 10. Ventilation (outlet) Focus Ring 11. Kensington Lock Port Lens Cap 12. Power Socket Tilt-Adjustment Feet 13.

  • Page 11: Connections

    INTRODUCTION Connections HDMI AUDIO OUT USB POWER OUT Item Item HDMI Connector Kensington Lock Port USB POWER OUT (5V 1.5A) / Power Socket Service / Mouse Connector AUDIO OUT Connector Notee: ‡ Remote mouse requires special remote control. ‡ To ensure the best image quality and avoid connection errors, we recommend the use of High Speed or Premium Certified HDMI cables up to 5 meters.

  • Page 12: Keypad

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

  • Page 13: Remote Control 1

    INTRODUCTION Remote control 1 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.

  • Page 14: Remote Control 2

    INTRODUCTION Remote control 2 Item Item Power On / Off 10. IR LED Indicator Keystone + / - 11. Freeze AV Mute 12. Aspect Ratio Volume - / + Mute Enter 14. Four Directional Select Keys Menu 15. 3D HDMI 16.

  • Page 15: 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 16 SETUP AND INSTALLATION Projector installation notice ‡ Place the projector in a horizontal position. The tilt angle of the projector should not exceed 15 degrees, nor should the projector be installed in any way other than the desktop and ceiling mount, otherwise lamp life could decrease dramatically, and may lead to other unpredictable damages.

  • Page 17: Connecting Sources To The Projector

    SETUP AND INSTALLATION Connecting sources to the projector HDMI AUDIO OUT USB POWER OUT MOLEX Item Item HDMI Cable Audio Out Cable HDMI Dongle USB Cable USB Power Cable Power Cord English...

  • Page 18: 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 and focus...
  • Page 19 SETUP AND INSTALLATION Installing / replacing the batteries (for remote control 1) 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 20 SETUP AND INSTALLATION Installing / replacing the battery (for remote control 2) Press firmly and slide the battery cover off. Install new battery into the compartment. Remove the old battery and install new one (CR2025). Ensure that the side with a “+” is facing Put the cover back.
  • Page 21 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 degrees perpendicular to the projector’s top IR remote control sensor to function correctly. The distance between the remote control and the sensor should not be longer than 6 meters (~ 20 feet).

  • Page 22: Using The Projector

    USING THE PROJECTOR Powering on / off the projector User2 User1 User3 Contrast Brightness Mode User2 User1 User3 Contrast Brightness Mode Aspect ratio Keystone Mute Sleep Timer Volume Source Re-sync Menu Volume HDMI1 HDMI2 VGA1 VGA2 Video YPbPr Powering on Securely connect the power lead and signal/source cable.

  • 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 button on the projector keypad or the Source button on the remote control to select the desired input.

  • Page 24: 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 keyboard.

  • Page 25: Osd Menu Tree

    USING THE PROJECTOR OSD Menu tree Main Sub Menu Sub Menu 2 Sub Menu 3 Sub Menu 4 Values Menu Cinema Vivid Game Reference Bright User Display Mode ISF Day (valid while ISF Mode is On or Unlock) ISF Night (valid while ISF Mode is On or Unlock) ISF 3D (valid while ISF Mode is On or Unlock)
  • Page 26 USING THE PROJECTOR Main Sub Menu Sub Menu 2 Sub Menu 3 Sub Menu 4 Values Menu R [Default] Color Color Matching Hue / R -50~50 Saturation / G -50~50 Gain / B -50~50 Cancel [Default] Reset Exit Color Settings Red Gain -50~50 Green Gain...
  • Page 27 USING THE PROJECTOR Main Sub Menu Sub Menu 2 Sub Menu 3 Sub Menu 4 Values Menu Auto [Default] 3D Format Top and Bottom Frame Sequential 3D Sync Invert Off [Default] Cancel [Default] Reset 16:9 Display Aspect Ratio Native Auto Edge Mask 0~10 [Default: 0] Zoom...
  • Page 28 USING THE PROJECTOR Main Sub Menu Sub Menu 2 Sub Menu 3 Sub Menu 4 Values Menu Cancel [Default] Filter Settings Filter Reset Off [Default] Direct Power On Off [Default] Signal Power On 0~180 (5 min increments) Auto Power Off (min) [Default: 20] 0~990 (30 min increments)
  • Page 29 USING THE PROJECTOR Main Sub Menu Sub Menu 2 Sub Menu 3 Sub Menu 4 Values Menu Color Matching Color Temperature Gamma User1 Projection Lamp Settings Zoom Freeze Test Pattern Brightness Contrast Sleep Timer Color Matching [Default] User2 Color Temperature Gamma Remote Settings...
  • Page 30 USING THE PROJECTOR Main Sub Menu Sub Menu 2 Sub Menu 3 Sub Menu 4 Values Menu 日本語 한국어 Русский Magyar Čeština Language ไทย Türkçe Tiếng Việt Bahasa Indonesia Română Slovenčina Top left Top right Menu Location Center [Default] Menu Settings Bottom left Bottom right Setup...
  • Page 31 USING THE PROJECTOR Main Sub Menu Sub Menu 2 Sub Menu 3 Sub Menu 4 Values Menu Cancel [Default] Reset OSD Setup Reset Cancel [Default] Reset to Default Regulatory Serial Number Resolution xxxx Refresh Rate xxHz Display Mode Bright 0 hr Eco.

  • Page 32: Display Image Settings Menu

    USING THE PROJECTOR Display menu Display image settings menu Display Mode There are many factory presets optimized for various types of images. ‡ Cinema: Provides the best colors for watching movies. ‡ Vivid: In this mode, the color saturation and brightness are well-balanced. Choose this mode for playing games.
  • Page 33 USING THE PROJECTOR 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. ‡ Film: For home theater. ‡ Video: For video or TV source. ‡...

  • Page 34: Display Enhanced Gaming Menu

    USING THE PROJECTOR Display enhanced gaming menu Enhanced Gaming Enable this feature to reduce response times (input latency) during gaming to 16ms. Notee: This function only works for 1080P@60Hz signals. Display 3D menu 3D Mode Use this option to disable or enable the 3D function. ‡...

  • Page 35: Display Aspect Ratio Menu

    USING THE PROJECTOR Display aspect ratio menu Aspect Ratio Select the aspect ratio of the displayed image between the following options: ‡ 4e:3: This format is for 4:3 input sources. ‡ 16e:9: This format is for 16:9 input sources, like HDTV and DVD enhanced for Wide screen TV. ‡...

  • Page 36: Display Edge Mask Menu

    USING THE PROJECTOR 1080P scaling table: 16e:9 screen 480i/p 576i/p 1080i/p 720p Scale to 1440x1080. 16x9 Scale to 1920x1080. Scale to 1920x1440, then get the central 1920x1080 image to display. Native mode -1:1 mapping centered. -No scaling will be made; the image is displayed with the resolution based on input source. Display edge mask menu Edge Mask Use this function to remove the video encoding noise on the edge of video source.

  • Page 37: Audio Mute Menu

    USING THE PROJECTOR Audio menu Audio mute menu Mute Use this option to temporarily turn off the sound. ‡ One: Choose the “On” to turn mute on. ‡ Offe: Choose the “Off” to turn mute off. Notee: ‡ “Mute” function affects both internal and external speaker volume. ‡...

  • Page 38: Setup Power Settings Menu

    USING THE PROJECTOR Filter Reminder Choose this function to show or hide the warning message when the changing filter message is displayed. The available options include Off, 300hr, 500hr, 800hr, and 1000hr. Filter Reset Reset the dust filter counter after replacing or cleaning the dust filter. Setup power settings menu Direct Power On Choose “On”...

  • Page 39: Setup Security Menu

    USING THE PROJECTOR Setup security menu Security Enable this function to prompt for a password before using the projector. ‡ One: Choose “On” to use security verification when the turning on the projector. ‡ Offe: Choose “Off” to be able to switch on the projector without password verification. Security Timer Can be select the time (Month/Day/Hour) function to set the number of hours the projector can be used.

  • Page 40: Setup Test Pattern Menu

    USING THE PROJECTOR Setup test pattern menu Test Pattern Select the test pattern from green grid, magenta grid, white grid, white or disable this function (off). Setup remote settings menu IR Function Set the IR function setting. ‡ One: Choose “On”, the projector can be operated by the remote control from top IR receiver. ‡...

  • Page 41: Setup Reset Menu

    USING THE PROJECTOR 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 on. ‡ Defaulte: The default startup screen. ‡ Neutrale: Logo is not displayed on startup screen. Background Color Use this function to display a blue, red, green, grey color, none, or logo screen when no signal is available.

  • Page 42: 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. Warning Lamp Warning Lamp life exceeded. When this message appears, please contact your local dealer or service center to replace the light bulb as soon as possible.

  • Page 43: Additional Information

    If 3D input is 1080p@24Hz, the DMD should replay with integral multiple with 3D mode. ‡ Support NVIDIA 3DTV Play if there is no patent fee from Optoma. ‡ 1080i@25Hz and 720p@50Hz will run in 100Hz; 1080p@24Hz will run in 144Hz; other 3D timing will run in 120Hz.

  • Page 44: Image Size And Projection Distance

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Image size and projection distance Screen size Screen size Desired (Min zoom) (Max zoom) Distance From base to top From base to top Diagonal (inch) W (cm) x H (cm) Diagonal (inch) W (cm) x H (cm of image (cm) of image (cm) 27.88 62 x 35...

  • Page 45: 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 46: Ir Remote Control 1 Codes

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IR remote control 1 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 Data Custom code Printing-key code Description definition Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Power on Press to turn on the projector.
  • Page 47 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Data Custom code Printing-key code Description definition Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Manually select a 3D mode that matches your 3D content. Mute Mute Mute audio. Lamp Mode Open Brightness Mode menu. Sleep Timer Sleep Timer Open Sleep Timer menu. Volume + Volume + Adjust to increase volume.

  • Page 48: Ir Remote Control 2 Codes

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IR remote control 2 codes Key legend Description Key code Power Press to turn on / off the projector. Freeze Press to freeze the projector image. Aspect Press to change aspect ratio of a displayed image. AV mute Press to turn off/ on projector built-in speaker ‡...
  • Page 49 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Key legend Description Key code Video No function Source Press to select an input signal. Press to automatically adjust the picture brightness to give an optimum Brightness mode contrast performance. ReSync Automatically synchronize the projector to the input source. English...

  • Page 50: 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 51 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Two images, side-by-side format ‡ Press "3D" button and switch to "SBS" for input signal is HDMI 1.3 2D 1080i side-by-side. Image does not display in 3D ‡ Check if the battery of 3D glasses is drained. ‡ Check if the 3D glasses is turned on.

  • Page 52: Warning Indicators

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Warning indicators When the warning indicators (see below) light up or flash, the projector will automatically shutdown: ‡ "LAMP" LED indicator is lit red and if "On/Standby" indicator flashes red. ‡ "TEMP" LED indicator is lit red and if "On/Standby" indicator flashes red. This indicates the projector has overheated.
  • Page 53 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ‡ 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 54: Specifications

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Specifications Optical Description Native resolution 1080p Lens Manual zoom and manual focus Image size (diagonal) 28”~301” (optimized@60”) Projection distance 1m to 9.8m (optimized@1.95m) Electrical Description Inputs HDMI 1.4a Color reproduction 1073.4 Million color - Horizontal scan rate: 15.375~91.146 KHz Scan rate - Vertical scan rate: 24 ~ 85 Hz (120Hz for 3D feature projector) Built-in speaker...

  • Page 55: 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 56 www.optoma.com...

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