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Optoma DS216 User Manual

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Table of Contents ................................................................................... 1
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
Input / Output Connections .................................................................................... 8
Remote Control ...................................................................................................... 9
Installation ............................................................................................ 11
Connecting the Projector ............................................................................. 11
Connect to Computer/Notebook .......................................................................... 11
Connect to Video Sources ................................................................................... 12
Powering On/Off the Projector .....................................................................13
Powering On the Projector ................................................................................... 13
Powering Off the projector ................................................................................... 14
Warning Indicator ................................................................................................. 14
Adjusting the Projected Image.....................................................................15
Adjusting the Projector's Height ........................................................................... 15
Adjusting the Projector's Zoom / Focus ............................................................... 16
Adjusting Projected Image Size ........................................................................... 16
User Controls ....................................................................................... 17
On-screen Display Menus ...........................................................................17
How to operate .................................................................................................... 17
Menu Tree ............................................................................................................ 18
Image ................................................................................................................... 19
Display ................................................................................................................. 23
Setup .................................................................................................................... 26
Options ................................................................................................................. 32
Appendices........................................................................................... 35
Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................35
Image Problems .................................................................................................. 35
Other Problems ................................................................................................... 38
Projector Status Indication .................................................................................. 38
Remote Control Problems ................................................................................... 39
Replacing the Lamp.....................................................................................40
Compatibility Modes ....................................................................................42
RS232 Commands ......................................................................................44
Ceiling Mount Installation ............................................................................48
Optoma Global Offices ................................................................................49
Regulation & Safety notices ........................................................................51

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Image Problems ....................35 Other Problems ....................38 Projector Status Indication .................. 38 Remote Control Problems ................... 39 Replacing the Lamp..................40 Compatibility Modes ..................42 RS232 Commands ..................44 Ceiling Mount Installation ................48 Optoma Global Offices ................49 Regulation & Safety notices ................51 English...

  • Page 2: Usage Notice

    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. 7. Do not let objects or liquids enter the projector. They may touch dangerous voltage points and short out parts that could result in fire or electric shock.

  • Page 3: Precautions

    Usage Notice Precautions Please follow all warnings, precautions and maintenance as recommended in this user’s guide. ▀■ Warning- Do not look into the projector’s lens when the lamp is on. The bright light may hurt your eyes. ▀■ Warning- To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this projector to rain or moisture.
  • Page 4 Usage Notice  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.

  • Page 5: Eye Safety Warnings

    Usage Notice 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 Package 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 Power Cord 1.8m Carrying case (Option) 2 × AAA Batteries IR Remote Control  Due to different applications in...

  • Page 7: Product Overview

    Introduction Product Overview Main Unit 1. POWER button and 5. Zoom Lens LED indicator 6. IR Receiver 2. Ventilation (inlet) 7. Ventilation (outlet) 3. Zoom Ring 8. Input / Output Connections 4. Focus Ring 9. Power Socket English...

  • Page 8: Input / Output Connections

    Introduction Input / Output Connectio VGA2 - IN VGA1-IN/SCART VGA-OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO RS232 1. VGA1-In/SCART Connector (PC Analog Signal/Component Video Input/HDTV/SCART/ YPbPr) 2. S-Video Input Connector 3. Composite Video Input Connector 4. RS-232 Connector (3-pin) 5. Power Socket 6. Kensington Lock Port The items below are only for models that operate with XGA model:...

  • Page 9: Remote Control

    Introduction Remote Control 1. LED Indicator 2. Power On/Off 3. No Function on this model 4. No Function on this model 5. Four Directional Select Keys 6. Re-Sync 7. No Function on this model 8. No Function on this model 9.

  • Page 10: Using The Remote Control

    Introduction Using the Remote Control Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” Power section on pages 13-14. Confirm your item selection. Source Press “SOURCE” to select an input signal. Automatically synchronizes the projector to Re-SYNC the input source. Four Directional to select items or make Select Keys adjustments to your selection.

  • Page 11: Installation

    Installation Connecting the Projector Connect to Computer/Notebook Only present on XGA models.  Due to the difference in VGA2 - IN VGA1-IN/SCART S-VIDEO VIDEO RS232 VGA-OUT applications for each country, some regions may have different accessories.  (*) Optional accessory 1....................Power Cord 2....................

  • Page 12: Connect To Video Sources

    Installation Connect to Video Sources DVD Player, Set-top Box, HDTV receiver Composite Video Output VGA2 - IN VGA1-IN/SCART VGA-OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO RS232  Due to the difference in applications for each country, some regions may Only present on have different XGA models. accessories.

  • Page 13: Powering On/Off The Projector

    Installation Powering On/Off the Projector Powering On the Projector 1. Securely connect the power cord and signal cable. When connected, the Power LED will turn Red. 2. Turn on the lamp by pressing “POWER” button either on the top of the projector or on the remote. The Power LED will now turn Blue.

  • Page 14: Powering Off The Projector

     Contact the  sec on), the projector will automatically shut down. Please nearest service call the nearest Optoma facility for assistance. center if the projector displays When the “POWER” indicator flashes red (1.0 sec off, 1.0  these symptoms.

  • Page 15: Adjusting The Projected Image

    Installation Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Projector’s Height The projector is equipped with elevator feet for adjusting the image height. 1. Locate the adjustable foot you wish to modify on the underside of the projector. 2. Rotate the three adjustable rings counter clockwise to raise the projector or clockwise to lower it.

  • Page 16: Adjusting The Projector's Zoom / Focus

    Installation Adjusting the Projector’s Zoom / Focus You may turn the zoom ring to zoom in or out. To focus the image, rotate the focus ring until the image is clear. The projector will focus at distances from 3.3 to 39.4 feet (1.0 to 12.0 meters).

  • Page 17: User Controls

    User Controls On-screen Display Menus 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. How to operate To open the OSD menu, press “MENU” on the Remote Control. When OSD is displayed, use keys to select any item in the main menu.

  • Page 18: Menu Tree

    User Controls Menu Tree ) “Saturation”  and “Tint” are only supported in Video mode. (*) “VGA2” is only  supported in XGA mode. (**) “Signal” is only  supported in Analog VGA (RGB) signal. English...

  • Page 19: 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 20 User Controls IMAGE Contrast The contrast controls the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the picture. Adjusting the contrast changes the amount of black and white in the image. Press the to decrease the contrast.  Press the to increase the contrast.
  • Page 21 User Controls 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.
  • Page 22 User Controls Advanced |Color Color Use these settings for advanced adjustment of the individual Red, Green, Blue, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow Colors. Reset Choose “Yes” to return the factory default settings for color adjustments. Advanced | Input Source Input Source Use this option to enable / disable input sources.

  • Page 23: Display

    User Controls DISPLAY Format Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio. 4:3: This format is for 4×3 input sources.  16:9-I: This format is for 16×9 input sources, like HDTV and  DVD enhanced for Wide screen TV. 16:9-II: This format is for 16×9 input sources, like HDTV and ...
  • Page 24 User Controls Display area Picture area Input Signal Display on Screen 4 : 3 format 16 : 9-I format 16 : 9-II format Native format English...
  • Page 25 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 26: Setup

    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 finalize the selection. English...
  • Page 27 User Controls SETUP Projection Rear-Desktop and  Rear-Ceiling are Front-Desktop  to be used with a translucent screen. This is the default selection. The image is projected straight on the screen. Rear-Desktop  When selected, the image will appear reversed. Front-Ceiling ...
  • Page 28 User Controls SETUP | Signal Automatic “Signal” is only  supported in Analog Automatically selects the singal. If you use this function, the VGA (RGB) signal. Phase, frequency items are grayed out, and if Signal is not auto- matic, the phase, frequency items will appear for user to manually tune and saved in settings after that for next time projector turns off and on again.
  • Page 29 User Controls SETUP | Security Security On: Choose “On” to use security verification when the turning  on the projector. Off: 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 30: Change Password

    User Controls SETUP | Security Change Password First time:  1. Press “ ” to set the password. Pass-code default  2. The password has to be 4 digits. value is “1234” (first time). 3. Use number button on the remote to enter your new password and then press “...
  • Page 31 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.  Neutral: No logo is displayed. ...

  • Page 32: Options

    User Controls OPTIONS Source Lock On: The projector will search specified connection port.  Off: The projector will search for other signals if the current  input signal is lost. 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 33: Direct Power On

    User Controls OPTIONS | Advanced Direct Power On Choose “On” to activate Direct Power mode. The projector will automatically power on when AC power is supplied, without press- ing “POWER” button either on the top of the projector or on the remote.

  • Page 34: Lamp Settings

    User Controls OPTIONS | Lamp Settings Lamp Hours Display the projection time. Lamp Reminder 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.

  • Page 35: Appendices

    Appendices 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 ...
  • Page 36 Appendices 7. Click on “Show all devices”. Next, select “Standard monitor types” under the SP box; choose the resolution mode you need under the “Models” box. 8. Verify that the resolution setting of the monitor display is lower than or equal to UXGA (1600 × 1200). If you are using a Notebook: ...
  • Page 37 Appendices Image is out of focus Adjust the Focus Ring on the projector lens.  Make sure the projection screen is between the required distance  3.3 to 39.4 feet (1.0 to 12.0 meters) from the projector. See page 16. The image is stretched when displaying 16:9 DVD title When you play anamorphic DVD or 16:9 DVD, the projector will ...

  • Page 38: Other Problems

    Appendices Other Problems 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. Lamp burns out or makes a popping sound When the lamp reaches its end of life, it will burn out and may ...

  • Page 39: Remote Control Problems

    Appendices On Screen Messages Temperature warning:  Fan failed:  Lamp warning:  Out of display range:  Remote Control Problems If the remote control does not work Check the operating angle of the remote control is within ±15°  both horizontally and vertically of one of the IR receivers on the projector.

  • Page 40: Replacing The Lamp

    Appendices Replacing the lamp The projector automatically detects the lamp life. When the lamp life is nearing the end of use, you will receive a warning message. 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.

  • Page 41: Lamp Replacement Procedure

    Appendices The screws on the  lamp cover and the lamp cannot be removed. The projector  cannot be turned on if the lamp cover has not been placed back on the projector. Do not touch the  glass area of the lamp.

  • Page 42: Compatibility Modes

    Appendices Compatibility Modes Computer Compatibility  Mode Resolution V-Sync (Hz) H-Sync (KHz) 640 × 480 31.50 640 × 480 37.90 640 × 480 37.50 640 × 480 43.30 720 × 400 31.50 720 × 400 37.90 SVGA 800 × 600 35.20 SVGA 800 ×...

  • Page 43: Video Compatibility

    Appendices Computer Compatibility  Mode Resolution V-Sync (Hz) H-Sync (KHz) MAC LC 13” 640 × 480 66.66 34.98 MAC II 13” 640 × 480 66.68 35.00 MAC 16” 832 × 624 74.55 49.73 MAC 19” 1024 × 768 60.24 1152 × 870 75.06 68.68 MAC G4...

  • Page 44: Rs232 Commands

    Appendices RS232 Commands RS232 Pin Assignments Pin no. Spec. I/O (From Pin no. Name Projector Side) English...

  • Page 45: Rs232 Protocol Function List

    RS232 Protocol Function List RS232 Commands UART16550 FIFO: Disable Baud Rate : 9600 Projector Return (Pass): P Data Bits: 8 Optoma ES526L/EX536L RS232 Command Table Projector Return (Fail): F Parity: None --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stop Bits: 1 Baud Rate : 9600 Note : There is a <CR>...
  • Page 46 Volume n = 0 (a=30) ~ 10 (a=31 30) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ~XX82 1 7E 30 30 38 32 20 31 0D Logo Optoma ~XX82 3 7E 30 30 38 32 20 32 0D Netural --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ~XX100 1 7E 30 30 31 30 30 20 31 0D...
  • Page 47 Appendices --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ~XX112 1 7E 30 30 31 31 32 20 31 0D Reset --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ~XX99 1 7E 30 30 39 39 20 31 0D RS232 Alert Reset Reset System Alert ~XX210 n 7E 30 30 32 30 30 20 n 0D Display message on the OSD n: 1-30 characters ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

  • Page 48: Ceiling Mount Installation

    Ceiling Mount Installation 1. 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...

  • Page 49: Optoma Global Offices

    Bâtiment E Tel : +33 1 41 46 12 20 81-83 avenue Edouard Vaillant Fax: +33 1 41 46 94 35 92100 Boulogne Billancourt, France Service : savoptoma@optoma.fr Spain C/ José Hierro,36 Of. 1C Tel : +34 91 499 06 06...
  • Page 50 サポートセンター: Taiwan 5F., No. 108, Minchiuan Rd. Tel : +886-2-2218-2360 Shindian City, Fax: +886-2-2218-2313 Taipei Taiwan 231, R.O.C. Service : services@optoma.com.tw www.optoma.com.tw asia.optoma.com Hong Kong Unit A, 27/F Dragon Centre, 79 Wing Hong Street, Tel : +852-2396-8968 Cheung Sha Wan,...

  • Page 51: Regulation & Safety Notices

    Appendices Regulation & Safety notices This appendix lists the general notices of your projector. FCC notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.

  • Page 52: Operation Conditions

    Appendices 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.

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