TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY ....................4 Important Safety Instruction....................... 4 3D Safety Information ........................ 5 Copyright ........................... 6 Disclaimer ..........................6 Trademark Recognition ......................6 FCC ............................7 Declaration of Conformity for EU countries ................7 WEEE ............................7 INTRODUCTION .................. 8 Package Overview........................
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Compatible resolutions ......................42 Image size and projection distance ..................43 Projector dimensions and ceiling mount installation ..............44 IR remote codes ........................45 Troubleshooting ........................47 Warning indicators ........................49 Specifications ........................... 51 Optoma global offices ....................... 52 English...
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.
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.
If you experience any of the following symptoms, stop viewing 3D pictures immediately and consult a medical specialist: (1) altered vision; (2) light-headedness; (3) dizziness; (4) involuntary movements such as eye or muscle twitching; (5) confusion; (6) nausea; (7) loss of awareness; (8) convulsions; (9) cramps;...
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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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.
INTRODUCTION Product Overview Notee: Do not block projector inlet or outlet air vents. Keep a minimum distance of 20 cm between the “inlet” and “outlet” labels. Item Item Lens Tilt-Adjustment Feet IR Receiver Focus Ring Keypad 10. Lamp Cover Input / Output Connections 11.
INTRODUCTION Connections Item 12V OUT Connector 3D Sync Out (5V) Connector HDMI 1/ MHL Connector USB-B mini Connector (Firmware upgrade) Power Socket HDMI 2 Connector AUDIO OUT Connector USB Power Out (5V 1A) Connector / MOUSE Connector Security Bar English...
INTRODUCTION Keypad Item Item Source Temp LED Enter Power Keystone Correction On/Standby LED Re-Sync 10. Lamp LED Information 11. Menu Four Directional Select Keys English...
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.
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...
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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.
SETUP AND INSTALLATION Connecting sources to the projector 3D glasses MOLEX Audio output Item 3D Emitter Cable* MHL Cable* HDMI Cable Power Cord USB Cable* HDMI Dongle* USB Power Cable* Audio out Cable* 12V DC Jack* Notee: Due to the difference in applications for each country, some regions may have different accessories. ...
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 Focus...
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.
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SETUP AND INSTALLATION Approx. 15° Approx. 15° English...
User2 USING THE PROJECTOR User1 User3 Contrast Brightness Mode Aspect ratio Keystone Selecting an input source Turn on the connected source that you want to display on the screen, such as computer, notebook, video player, Mute Sleep Timer etc. The projector will automatically detect the source. If multiple sources are connected, push the source button on the projector keypad or the remote control to select the desired input.
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.
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 Display Mode [Video] USER ISF Day ISF Night ISF 3D Off [Default] BlackBoard Light Yellow Wall Color [Data] Light Green Light Blue...
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USING THE PROJECTOR Main Sub Menu Sub Menu 2 Sub Menu 3 Sub Menu 4 Values Menu Hue or R -50~50 [Default:0] Saturation or G -50~50 [Default:0] Gain or B -50~50 [Default:0] Color Matching Cancel [Default] Reset Exit Red Gain -50~50 Green Gain -50~50...
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USING THE PROJECTOR Main Sub Menu Sub Menu 2 Sub Menu 3 Sub Menu 4 Values Menu 3D sync invert Off [Default] 16:9 LBX [except SVGA XGA models] Aspect Ratio Superwide [Video] Native Auto Edge Mask 0~10 [Default: 0] Zoom -5~25 [Default: 0] Display H: 0;...
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USING THE PROJECTOR Main Sub Menu Sub Menu 2 Sub Menu 3 Sub Menu 4 Values Menu Off [Default] Direct Power On Off [Default] Signal Power On Auto Power Off 0~180 (5 min increments) (min) [Default: 20] 0~990 (30 min increments) [Default: 0] Sleep Timer Power Settings...
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USING THE PROJECTOR Main Sub Menu Sub Menu 2 Sub Menu 3 Sub Menu 4 Values Menu HDMI 2 Test Pattern Brightness Contrast Sleep Timer Color Matching Color Temperature User1 Gamma Projection Lamp Settings Zoom Freeze Darbee [Default] HDMI 2 [Default] Test Pattern Brightness Contrast...
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USING THE PROJECTOR Main Sub Menu Sub Menu 2 Sub Menu 3 Sub Menu 4 Values Menu 12V Trigger English [Default] Deutsch Français Italiano Español Português Polski Nederlands Svenska Norsk/Dansk Suomi ελληνικά 繁體中文 Language 簡体中文 日本語 한국어 Русский Magyar Čeština Setup Options ไทย...
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USING THE PROJECTOR Main Sub Menu Sub Menu 2 Sub Menu 3 Sub Menu 4 Values Menu Default [Default] HDMI2 Custom Input Name Default [Default] HDMI1/MHL Custom Off [Default] High Altitude Off [Default] Display Mode Lock Off [Default] Keypad Lock Off [Default] Options Information Hide...
USING THE PROJECTOR Notee: The “Lamp Reset” in OSD will only reset both Lamp Hours in OSD and Lamp Hours in service mode. The Projection Hours in service mode will not be reset. When you made the changes on the “IR Function”, “Projection”, or “Keypad Lock” function, a confirmation message will appear on the screen.
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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. ...
USING THE PROJECTOR Brightness Mode (Lamp base-video) Adjust the brightness mode settings for lamp-based projectors. Bright: Choose “Bright” to increase the brightness. Eco.: Choose “Eco.” to dim the projector lamp which will lower power consumption and extend the lamp life.
USING THE PROJECTOR 3D Format Use this option to select the appropriate 3D format content. Auto: When a 3D identification signal is detected, the 3D format is selected automatically. SBS: Display 3D signal in “Side-by-Side” format. Top and Bottom: Display 3D signal in “Top and Bottom” format. ...
USING THE PROJECTOR Display edge mask menu Edge Mask Use this function to remove the video encoding noise on the edge of video source. Display zoom menu Zoom Use to reduce or magnify an image on the projection screen. Display image shift menu Image Shift Adjust the projected image position horizontally (H) or vertically (V).
USING THE PROJECTOR Setup filter settings menu Filter Usage Hours Display the filter time. 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”. ...
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.
USING THE PROJECTOR 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. Offe: Choose “Off”, the projector can’t be operated by the remote control from top IR receiver. By selecting “Off”, you will be able to use the Keypad keys.
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. Display Mode Lock Choose “On” or “Off” to lock or unlock adjusting display mode settings. Keypad Lock When the keypad lock function is “On”, the Keypad will be locked.
USING THE PROJECTOR Info menu Info menu View the projector information as listed below: Regulatory Serial Number Source Resolution Refresh Rate Display Mode Lamp Hours Filter Hours Brightness Mode FW Version English...
MAINTENANCE Replacing the lamp The projector automatically detects the lamp life. When the lamp life is nearing the end of use, a warning message will appear on the screen. Warning Lamp Warning Lamp life exceeded. When you see this message, please contact your local reseller or service center to change the lamp as soon as possible.
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MAINTENANCE Replacing the lamp (continued) Procedure: Switch off the power to the projector by pressing the " " button on the remote control or the projector keypad. Allow the projector to cool down for at least 30 minutes. Disconnect the power cord. Unscrew the screw on the cover.
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. Cleaning the dust filter We recommend you to clean the dust filter every three months. Clean it more often if the projector is used in a dusty environment.
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 100 hz; other 3D timing will run in 120hz.
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: ...
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 Data Custom code Printing-key code Description definition Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Power on Press to turn on the projector.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Data Custom code Printing-key code Description definition Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Mute Mute Momentarily turns off / on the audio. Automatically adjusts the picture brightness (Dynamic Black) to give optimum contrast performance. Sleep timer Sleep Timer Sets the countdown timer interval.
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"...
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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.
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.
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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.
USING THE PROJECTOR Specifications Optical Description - Video timing up to 1080P Maximum resolution - Graphics up to WUXGA@60Hz Native resolution 1080p (1920x1080) Lens - Digital zoom and manual focus Image size (diagonal) 45.3”~303.2” (with ME travel) Projection distance 0.5m~3.35m (with ME travel) Electrical Description - HDMI 1.4a...
USING THE PROJECTOR Optoma global offices For service or support, please contact your local office. Japan 3178 Laurelview Ct. 888-289-6786 東京都足立区綾瀬3-25-18 Fremont, CA 94538, 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 3178 Laurelview Ct. 888-289-6786 12F., No.213, Sec. 3, Beixin Rd.,...
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