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Optoma H31 User Manual

Optoma h31: user guide
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Precautions ...................................................................................................................... 2
Product Features ............................................................................................................. 4
Package Overview ........................................................................................................... 5
Product Overview ........................................................................................................... 6
Main Unit .................................................................................................................. 6
Control Panel ............................................................................................................. 7
Connection Ports ....................................................................................................... 8
Wireless Remote Control ........................................................................................... 9
Connecting the Projector ................................................................................................ 10
Powering On/Off the Projector ....................................................................................... 11
Powering On the Projector ....................................................................................... 11
Powering Off the Projector ........................................................................................ 12
Adjusting the Projected Image ........................................................................................ 13
Adjusting the Image Height ...................................................................................... 13
Adjusting the Projector's Zoom/Focus ..................................................................... 14
Onscreen Display Menus .............................................................................................. 18
How to Operate ......................................................................................................... 18
Menu Tree ................................................................................................................. 19
Picture ....................................................................................................................... 20
Image ......................................................................................................................... 22
System ....................................................................................................................... 24
Display ....................................................................................................................... 25
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................. 27
Replacing the Lamp ........................................................................................................ 30
Ceiling Mount Installation ............................................................................................. 31
Throw Angle ................................................................................................................... 32

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Connection Ports ... 8 Wireless Remote Control ... 9 Installation Connecting the Projector ... 10 Powering On/Off the Projector ... 11 Powering On the Projector ... 11 Powering Off the Projector ... 12 Adjusting the Projected Image ... 13 Adjusting the Image Height ... 13 Adjusting the Projector’s Zoom/Focus ...

  • Page 2: Usage Notice

    Warning- After installing a new lamp, reset the lamp life Warning- Before turning off the product, allow the cooling fan Warning- Turn on the projector first and then select the signal Warning- Do not use lens cap when projector is in operation.
  • Page 3 Turn off the product before cleaning. Use a soft cloth moistened 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. Do not: Block the slots and openings on the unit provided for ventilation.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Hi-tech DVI-I connection for digital and analog video connectivity Built in de-interlacing with 3:2 and 2:2 pull down Wireless remote control User-friendly multilingual on-screen display menu Advanced digital keystone correction and high quality full screen image re-scaling User-friendly control panel projector featuring: chip DLP technology...

  • Page 5: Package Overview

    Package Overview This projector comes with all the items shown below. Check to make sure your unit is complete. Projector with lens cap S-Video Cable 2.0m Due to the differ- DVI to D-Sub Adaptor (Option) ence in applica- tions for each...

  • Page 6: Product Overview

    Introduction Product Overview Main Unit 1. Control Panel 2. Zoom Ring 3. Focus Ring 4. Zoom Lens 5. IR Receivers 6. Connection Ports 7. Power Socket...

  • Page 7: Control Panel

    Control Panel 1. Power/Standby 2. Temp Indicator LED 3. Lamp Indicator LED 4. Keystone Correction 5. Re-sync 6. Source 7. Menu/Exit 8. Four Directional Select Keys 9. Enter Introduction...

  • Page 8: Connection Ports

    Introduction Connection Ports Power Socket 2. DVI-I Input Connector (PC Digital and Analog signal/ SCART RGB/HDTV/HDCP/Component Video Input) 3. Composite Video Input Connector 4. S-Video Input Connector 5. RS232 Input Connector 6. Component Video Input RCA Connectors 7. IR Receiver 8.

  • Page 9: Wireless Remote Control

    Wireless Remote Control 1. Power On/Off 2. Re-sync 3. Display Hide 4. Freeze 5. Brightness 6. Contrast 7. Image Shift 8. Keystone Adjustment 9. 16:9 10.4:3 11.Zoom 12.Letterbox Introduction 13.Four Directional Select Keys 14.Enter 15.Menu/Exit 16.Component Source (YPbPr) 17.S-Video Source 18.Composite Source 19.DVI-A Source 20.DVI-D Source...

  • Page 10: Installation

    Installation Connecting the Projector RS232 1. Power Cord 2. S-Video Cable 3. Composite Video Cable 4. RS232 Cable 5. DVI to D-Sub Adaptor 6. DVI to HDMI Adaptor 7. SCART RGB/S-Video Adaptor (For European Use Only) 8. DVI to DVI Cable (Optional) 9.

  • Page 11: Powering On/Off The Projector

    The start-up screen will be displayed in approximately one minute. 4. Turn on your source (computer, notebook, or video player, etc...); the projector will automatically detect your source. If the screen displays “No Signal,” please make sure the signal cables are securely connected.

  • Page 12: Powering Off The Projector

    If you wish to turn the projector back on, you must wait until the projector has completed the cooling cycle and has entered standby mode. Once in standby mode, simply press “Power”...

  • Page 13: Adjusting The Projected Image

    2. While holding down the elevator button, adjust the foot to the desired height, elevator foot into position. 3. Use to fine-tune tilt-adjustment 4. Lower the projector so it rests on its foot; adjust as needed. Tilt-adjustment Foot Installation to extend the foot so it may be...

  • Page 14: Adjusting The Projector's Zoom/Focus

    You may adjust the zoom to zoom the lens in or out. Turn the zoom ring to zoom in or zoom out. To focus on the image, turn the focus ring until you see a clear image. The projector will focus at dis- tances from 4.6 to 39.4 feet (1.4 to 12.0m).

  • Page 15: User Controls

    Using the Remote Control Power “Power” turns on the projector’s lamp. Refer to the “Powering On/Off the Projector” section on page 11~ 12 for more details. Hide “Hide” immediately turns the screen black. Press “Hide” again to restore the displayed image.
  • Page 16 Zoom in or out. Control the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the picture. Correct image distortion caused by tilting the projector. Scale the image at a 4:3 aspect ratio. Scale the image at a 16:9 aspect ratio.
  • Page 17 Using the Control Panel Power/Standby Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on pages 11-12. Source Press “Source” to choose RGB, S-Video, SCART RGB, Composite, Component and HDTV sources. Menu/Exit Display or exits the onscreen display menus. Keystone Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting the projector (±16 degrees).

  • Page 18: Onscreen Display Menus

    User Controls On-screen Display Menus How to Operate The projector has multilingual on-screen display menus that allow you to make image adjustments and change a variety of settings. The projector automatically detects the source. Press “Menu” on the Remote Control or Control Panel.

  • Page 19: Menu Tree

    Menu Tree PICTURE... Mode Contrast Brightness Color (Video only) Tint (Video only) Sharpness Gamma Reset White Peaking IMAGE... Color Temp Image Mode Advanced Adjustment Signal Reset Language SYSTEM... Bulb Source Lock Auto Shutdown Blanking Brite Mode High Altitude DISPLAY... Projection Format Keystone Zoom Mode...

  • Page 20: Picture

    User Controls PICTURE Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Gamma Reset Mode There are three factory presets optimized for various types of pictures: cinema, normal and vivid. You can customize contrast, brightness, intensity, color, tint, sharpness, and gamma for each preset mode.
  • Page 21 PICTURE Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Gamma Reset Gamma Gamma affects how dark scenery is displayed. With a greater gamma value, dark scenery will look brighter. Use gamma values. Reset Return the adjustments and settings to the factory default values. Current: Returns the current menu’s settings to factory default values.

  • Page 22: Image

    User Controls IMAGE White Peaking Color Temp. Image Mode Advanced Adjustment Signal Reset White Peaking The white peaking control adjusts the white segment of the DMD chip. “ 0” stands for minimal peaking, and “10” stands for maxi- mum peaking. If you prefer a stronger image, adjust toward the maximum setting.
  • Page 23 IMAGE White Peaking Color Temp. Image Mode Advanced Adjustment Signal Reset Phase : Synchronizes the signal timing of the display with the graphics card. If you experience an unstable or flickering image, use this function to correct it. Reset Return the adjustments and settings to factory default values. Current: Returns the current menu’s settings to factory default values.

  • Page 24: System

    Bulb Source Lock When turned off, the projector will search for other signals if the current input signal is lost. When turned on, it will continue to search for the “lost signal” after “Source” is pressed. Auto Shutdown Decide the time interval to shutdown the system if there is no signal input.

  • Page 25: Display

    Edge Mask Projection The factory default setting. When you select this function, the projector reverses the image so you may project from behind a translucent screen. When you select this function, the projector turns the image upside down to accommodate ceiling-mounted projection.
  • Page 26 User Controls DISPLAY Projection Format Keystone Zoom Mode Full Screen Mode 4:3 Mode 1080i Mode Lens Shift Preset Edge Mask 4:3 Mode 1080i Mode Lens Shift Preset Shifts the projected image position vertically. 0 is middle of the screen. You can be stored to preset values by selecting either preset memory 1 or 2 or OFF before adjusting image.

  • Page 27: Appendices

    “Display” icon. 2. Select the “Settings” tab 3. Click on the “Advanced Properties” button. If the projector is still not displaying the entire image, you may need to change the monitor display that you are using. Refer to the following steps.
  • Page 28 2. Switch the Notebook PC display to the “external display only” If you experience difficulty changing resolutions or your monitor freezes, restart all equipment including the projector. Problem: The screen of the Notebook or PowerBook com- puter is not displaying a presentation.
  • Page 29 Problem: Lamp burns out or makes a popping sound When the lamp reaches its end of life, it will burn out and may make a loud popping sound. If this happens, the projector will not turn back on until the lamp module has been replaced. To replace the lamp, follow the procedures in “Replacing the Lamp”...

  • Page 30: Replacing The Lamp

    Allow it to cool down before replacing lamp! Lamp Replacing Procedure: 1. Switch off the power to the projector by pressing the Power Warning: To 2. Allow the projector to cool down at least 30 minutes. reduce the risk of 3.

  • Page 31: Ceiling Mount Installation

    1. To prevent damaging your projector, please use the ceiling mount package for installation. 2. If you wish to use a third party ceiling mount kit please ensure the screws used to attached a mount to the projector met the following specifications: Please note that...

  • Page 32: Throw Angle

    Appendices Throw Angle Side View Throw Ratio (TR) = 1.64 as Wide mode A = 7.42° B (854 x 480) = 25.31° W (854 x 480) = L/TR W (640 x 480) = W (854 x 480) x 0.75 H’ = L x tan (A) H (854 x 480) = W (854 x 480) x 0.5625, H (640 x 480) = W (640 x 480) x 0.75 Display Format...

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