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Optoma TX612 User Manual

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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 .................................................................................................... 0
Installation ............................................................................................ 
Connecting the Projector ............................................................................. 
Connect to Computer/Notebook .......................................................................... 
Powering On/Off the Projector .....................................................................3
Powering On the Projector ................................................................................... 3
Powering Off the projector ................................................................................... 4
Warning Indicator ................................................................................................. 4
Adjusting the Projected Image.....................................................................5
Adjusting the Projector's Height ........................................................................... 5
Adjusting the Projector's Zoom / Focus ............................................................... 6
Adjusting Projected Image Size ........................................................................... 6
User Controls ....................................................................................... 7
Control Panel ....................................................................................................... 7
Remote Control .................................................................................................... 8
On-screen Display Menus ...........................................................................20
How to operate .................................................................................................... 20
Menu Tree ............................................................................................................ 2
Image ................................................................................................................... 22
Display ................................................................................................................. 26
Setup .................................................................................................................... 29
Options ................................................................................................................. 36
Appendices........................................................................................... 39
Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................39
Projector Status Indication ..........................................................................42
Remote Control ...........................................................................................43
Replacing the Lamp.....................................................................................44
Compatibility Modes ....................................................................................46
RS232 Commands and Protocol Function List............................................48
Ceiling Mount Installation ............................................................................52
Optoma Global Offices ................................................................................53
Regulation & Safety notices ........................................................................55
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Powering Off the projector ... 4 Warning Indicator ... 4 Adjusting the Projected Image...5 Adjusting the Projector’s Height ... 5 Adjusting the Projector’s Zoom / Focus ... 6 Adjusting Projected Image Size ... 6 User Controls ... 7 Control Panel & Remote Control ...7 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.

  • 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 2 × AAA Batteries IR Remote Control 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 . AV mute 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 / VGA2-IN / SCART / YPbPr . USB Connector (Connect to PC for Remote Mouse function) 2. VGA-In/YPbPr/” ” Connector (PC Analog Signal/Component Video Input/HDTV/YPbPr/ Wireless Dongle) 3. VGA-Out Connector (Monitor Loop-through Output from VGA-In) 4.

  • Page 10: Remote Control

    Introduction Remote Control . LED Indicator 2. Power On/Off 3. Page Up 4. Mouse Right Click 5. Four Directional 6. Re-Sync 7. Page Down 8. Volume +/- 9. Zoom 0. AV mute . Video 2. VGA English Select Keys 3. Freeze 4.

  • Page 11: Installation

    Connecting the Projector Connect to Computer/Notebook  Due to the difference in applications for each country, some regions may have different accessories.  (*) Optional accessory ...Power Cord 2...VGA Cable 3...*RS232 Cable 4...*Audio Input Cable 5...*USB Cable 6...*VGA Output Cable 7...*Audio Output Cable Installation MOLEX VGA1-IN / YPbPr /...

  • Page 12: Connect To Video Sources

    Installation  Due to the difference in applications for each country, some regions may have different accessories.  (*) Optional accessory ...Power Cord 2...VGA Cable 3...*Composite Video Cable 4... *S-Video Cable 5...*5-Pin to 3 RCA Component/HDTV Adaptor 6...*3 RCA Component Cable 7... *SCART/VGA Adaptor 8...*Audio Cable Jack/RCA English C onnect to Video Sources...

  • Page 13: Powering On/Off The Projector

    Green.  saving mode The startup screen will display in approximately 0 seconds. is enabled, the The fi rst time you use the projector, you will be asked to VGA & Audio pass-through select the preferred language and power saving mode.(*)

  • Page 14: 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. for cooling cycle and the ON/STANDBY LED will Flash Green.

  • Page 15: Adjusting The Projected Image

    . Locate the adjustable foot you wish to modify on the underside of the projector. 2. Rotate the adjustable rings clockwise/anticlockwise to lower or raise the projector. Repeat with the remaining feet as needed. Installation Tilt-Adjustment Feet Tilt-Adjustment Ring...

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

    Distance 4.92’ (1.50m)  This graph is for user’s reference only. English Adjusting the Projector’s Zoom / Focus .x Zoom series will focus at distances from 4.92 to 32.8 feet (.50 to 0.00 meters). Adjusting Projection Image Size 152.2" (386.6cm) 63.4"...

  • Page 17: User Controls

    Keystone Lamp LED Temp LED ON/STANDBY LED User Controls Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on pages 3-4. Automatically synchronize the projector to the input source. Confi rm your item selection. Press “SOURCE” to select an input signal.

  • Page 18: Using The Remote Control

    Volume +/- Brightness Menu ZOOM Contrast English Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on pages 3-4. Mouse left click. Mouse right click. Use this button to page up. Use this button to page down. Confi rm your item selection.
  • Page 19 Remote Control Using the Remote Control Freeze AV mute S-Video Video User Controls Press “Freeze” to pause the screen image. Press this button again to unlock. Momentarily turns off/on the audio and video. S-Video Press “ ” to choose S-Video source. Press “VGA”...

  • Page 20: 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 21: Menu Tree

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

  • Page 22: Image

    User Controls Display Mode There are many factory presets optimized for various types of images.         Brightness Adjust the brightness of the image.   English IMAGE Presentation: Good color and brightness from PC input. Bright: Maximum brightness from PC input.
  • Page 23 Contrast The contrast controls the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the picture. Press the  Press the  Sharpness Adjust the sharpness of the image. Press the  Press the  Saturation “Saturation” and  Adjust a video image from black and white to fully saturated color.

  • Page 24: Image | Advanced

    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.     BrilliantColor™ This adjustable item utilizes a new color-processing algorithm and system level enhancements to enable higher brightness while providing true, more vibrant colors in picture.

  • Page 25: Advanced | 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. User Controls...

  • Page 26: Display

    User Controls DISPLAY Format Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio.      English 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 DVD enhanced for Wide screen TV.
  • Page 27 Input Signal User Controls Display on Screen 4 : 3 format 16 : 9-I format 16 : 9-II format Native format Display area Picture area English...
  • Page 28 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   H Image Shift Shift the projected image position horizontally. V Image Shift Shift the projected image position vertically.

  • Page 29: 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 fi nalize the selection. English...
  • Page 30 User Controls Projection  Rear-Desktop and  Rear-Ceiling are  to be used with a translucent screen.   English SETUP Front-Desktop This is the default selection. The image is projected straight on the screen. Rear-Desktop When selected, the image will appear reversed. Front-Ceiling When selected, the image will turn upside down.

  • Page 31: Menu Location

    Choose the menu location on the display screen. Projector ID ID defi nition can be set up by menu (range 0~99), and allow user control an individual projector by RS232. Refer to page 49 for the complete list of RS232 commands. Mute Choose the “On”...

  • Page 32: Setup | Signal

    User Controls 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.

  • Page 33: 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 34: Change Password

    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 35: Setup | Advanced

    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 36: Options

    English On: The projector will only search current input connection. Off: The projector will search for other signals if the current input signal is lost. On: Choose “On” to hide the info message. Off: Choose “Off” to show the “searching” message.

  • Page 37: 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 38: Lamp Settings

    Lamp Reset switch to STD automatically. Reset the lamp hour counter after replacing the lamp. English STD: Choose “STD” to dim the projector lamp which will lower power consumption and extend the lamp life. BRIGHT: Choose “BRIGHT” to increase the brightness.

  • Page 39: 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 40 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 41 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 ...

  • Page 42: Projector Status Indication

    English 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 projector with the remote control.

  • Page 43: Remote Control

    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. Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.  Replace batteries if they are exhausted.

  • Page 44: 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 45: Lamp Replacement Procedure:

    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.

  • Page 46: Compatibility Modes

    Appendices 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. English V-Sync (Hz) Resolution Anglog 640 ×...

  • Page 47: Video Compatibility

    Computer Compatibility  Mode Resolution MAC LC 3” 640 × 480 MAC II 3” 640 × 480 MAC 6” 832 × 624 MAC 9” 024 × 768 52 × 870 MAC G4 640 × 480 i MAC DV 024 × 768 i MAC DV 52 ×...

  • Page 48: Rs232 Commands And Protocol Function List

    Appendices RS232 Commands and Protocol Function List English RS232 Pin Assignments Pin no. (from projector side) Spec.

  • Page 49: Rs232 Protocol Function List

    Note : There is a <CR> after all ASCII commands 0D is the HEX code for <CR> in ASCII code XX=01 99, projector's ID, XX=00 is for all projectors (0/2 for backward compatible) ~nnnn = ~0000 (a=7E 30 30 30 30) - ~9999(a=7E 39 39 39 39)
  • Page 50 Centre Bottom Left Bottom Right Signal Frequency Phase H. Position V. Position Security Security Timer Security Settings Projector ID Mute Off (0/2 for backward compatible) Volume Logo Optoma Neutral Source Lock Off (0/2 for backward compatible) Next Source High Altitude...
  • Page 51 7E 30 30 31 34 30 20 32 35 0D ~XX140 26 7E 30 30 31 34 30 20 32 36 0D ~XX140 27 7E 30 30 31 34 30 20 32 37 0D --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SEND from projector automatically --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Function 232 ASCII Code HEX Code -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

  • Page 52: Ceiling Mount Installation

    3. Avoid installing the projector near a heat source. English Optoma ceiling mount. ensure the screws used to attach a mount to the projector meet the following specifications: Screw type: M3*3  Maximum screw length: 0mm  Minimum screw length: 7.5mm ...

  • Page 53: Optoma Global Offices

    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 54 Appendices 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 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.

  • Page 55: 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. Appendices English...

  • Page 56: Operation Conditions

    Appendices Operation conditions This device complies with Part 5 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: Notice: 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.

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