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  • Page 1 Projector ® User manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY ....................4 Important Safety Instruction....................... 4 Laser Radiation Safety Information ................... 5 Copyright ........................... 7 Disclaimer ..........................7 Trademark Recognition ......................7 FCC ............................7 Declaration of Conformity for EU countries ................8 WEEE ............................8 Cleaning the Lens........................
  • Page 3 Setup screen type menu......................37 Setup power settings menu ...................... 37 Setup security menu ......................... 38 Setup HDMI link settings menu ....................39 Setup test pattern menu ......................40 Setup remote settings menu..................... 40 Setup projector ID menu......................40 Setup options menu........................40 Setup reset OSD menu ......................

  • Page 4: Safety

    ‡ 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 5: Laser Radiation Safety Information

    ‡ When switching the projector off, please ensure the cooling cycle has been completed before disconnecting power. Allow 90 seconds for the projector to cool down. ‡ Turn off and unplug the power plug from the AC outlet before cleaning the product. ‡...
  • Page 6 ‡ When turning on the projector, make sure no one within projection range is looking at the lens. ‡ Keep any items (magnifying glass etc.) out of the light path of the projector. The light path being projected from the lens is extensive, therefore any kind of abnormal objects that can redirect light coming out of the lens, can cause an unpredictable outcome such as a fire or injury to the eyes.

  • 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 2021 Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without notice.

  • 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. Notice: Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

  • Page 9: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing an Optoma laser projector. For full list of features please visit the product page on our website, where you will also find additional information and documentation such as FAQs. 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.

  • Page 10: Product Overview

    INTRODUCTION Product Overview Note: ‡ Do not block projector intake and exhaust vents. ‡ When operating the projector in an enclosed space, allow at least 30 cm clearance around the intake and exhaust vents. Item Item IR Receivers Power Socket Ventilation (inlet) Keypad Ventilation (outlet)

  • Page 11: Connections

    INTRODUCTION Connections Item Item HDMI 2 Connector Audio In Connector Micro USB Connector Kensington Lock Port HDMI 1 Connector Audio Out Connector USB Power Out (5V 1.5A) RS-232 Connector Connector VGA In Connector 10. Power Socket English...

  • Page 12: Keypad

    INTRODUCTION Keypad Item Item Power LED Keystone Correction Lamp LED Four directional select keys Temp LED Menu Information 10. Source Enter 11. Power Re-Sync English...

  • Page 13: Remote Control 1

    INTRODUCTION Remote control 1 Power Switch Freeze Enter Page- Laser Page+ Keystone Volume Menu HDMI Video User1 User2 User3 Source Resync Item Item Power On / Off 15. Brightness Mode Freeze 16. Mouse On / Off Display Blank / Audio Mute 17.

  • Page 14: Remote Control 2

    INTRODUCTION Remote control 2 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 (Assignable) User 2 (Assignable) 16. Contrast User 1 (Assignable) 17.

  • Page 15: Setup And Installation

    SETUP AND INSTALLATION Installing the projector Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible positions. Your room layout or personal preference will dictate which installation location you select. Take into consideration the size and position of your screen, the location of a suitable power outlet, as well as the location and distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment.
  • Page 16 SETUP AND INSTALLATION Projector installation notice ‡ 360° free orientation operation ‡ Allow at least 30 cm clearance around the exhaust vent. Minimum 100mm Minimum 300mm Minimum 300mm (3.94 inches) (11.81 inches) (11.81 inches) Minimum 100mm (3.94 inches) Minimum 100mm Minimum 100mm (3.94 inches) (3.94 inches)

  • Page 17: Connecting Sources To The Projector

    SETUP AND INSTALLATION Connecting sources to the projector Item Item HDMI Cable Audio In Cable HDMI Dongle Audio Out Cable USB Power Cable RS232 Cable Audio In Cable 10. USB Cable VGA In Cable 11. Power Cord RCA Component Cable Note: 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 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: Remote Setup

    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.
  • Page 20 SETUP AND INSTALLATION Effective range Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensor is located on the top and front sides of the projector. Ensure to hold the remote control at an angle within 60 degrees perpendicular to the projector’s IR remote control sensor to function correctly.

  • Page 21: Using The Projector

    USING THE PROJECTOR Powering on / off the projector Power Switch Freeze Enter Page- Laser Page+ Keystone Volume Menu HDMI Video User1 User2 User3 Source Resync Powering on Securely connect the power lead and signal/source cable. When connected, the Power LED will turn red.

  • Page 22: Selecting An Input Source

    Power Switch Freeze USING THE PROJECTOR Enter Selecting an input source Turn on the connected source that you want to display on the screen, such as computer, notebook, video player, Page- Laser Page+ etc. The projector will automatically detect the source. If multiple sources are connected, press the button on the Keystone Volume...

  • Page 23: 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 the button on the projector keypad or the Menu button on the remote control.

  • Page 24: Osd Menu Tree

    USING THE PROJECTOR OSD Menu tree Note: The OSD menu tree items and features are subject to models and region. Optoma reserve the right to add or remove items to improve product performance without notice. Main Sub Menu Sub Menu 2...
  • Page 25 USING THE PROJECTOR Main Sub Menu Sub Menu 2 Sub Menu 3 Sub Menu 4 Values Menu Red [Default] Green Blue Color Cyan Yellow Magenta Color Matching White(*) Hue / R(*) -50 ~ 50 [Default: 0] Saturation / G(*) -50 ~ 50 [Default: 0] Gain / B(*) -50 ~ 50 [Default: 0] Cancel [Default]...
  • Page 26 USING THE PROJECTOR Main Sub Menu Sub Menu 2 Sub Menu 3 Sub Menu 4 Values Menu Image Settings Reset 3D Mode On [Default] DLP-Link [Default] 3D Tech 3D Sync 3D [Default] 3D  2D Auto [Default] 3D Format Top and Bottom Frame Sequential Frame Packing 3D Sync Invert...
  • Page 27 USING THE PROJECTOR Main Sub Menu Sub Menu 2 Sub Menu 3 Sub Menu 4 Values Menu Front [Default] Rear Projection Ceiling-top Rear-top 16:9 Screen Type [Default] Off [Default] Direct Power On Off [Default] Signal Power On Auto Power Off 0 ~ 180 (5 min increments) (min.) [Default: 20]...
  • Page 28 USING THE PROJECTOR Main Sub Menu Sub Menu 2 Sub Menu 3 Sub Menu 4 Values Menu Test Pattern Brightness Contrast Sleep Timer [Default] Color Matching Color Temp Gamma Projection Test Pattern Brightness Contrast Remote Sleep Timer Settings [depends on Color Matching [Default] remote] Color Temp...
  • Page 29 USING THE PROJECTOR Main Sub Menu Sub Menu 2 Sub Menu 3 Sub Menu 4 Values Menu Русский Magyar Čeština ไทย Language Türkçe Tiếng Việt Bahasa Indonesia Română Slovenčina Top left Top right Menu Location Center [Default] Bottom left Menu Settings Bottom right Menu Timer 5sec...
  • Page 30 USING THE PROJECTOR Main Sub Menu Sub Menu 2 Sub Menu 3 Sub Menu 4 Values Menu Default [Default] Logo Neutral User None Options Blue [Default] Background Color Setup Green Gray Logo Cancel [Default] Reset OSD Reset Cancel [Default] Reset to Default Regulatory Serial Number Source...

  • Page 31: Display Image Settings Menu

    USING THE PROJECTOR Display menu Display image settings menu Display Mode There are several predefined display modes that you can choose from to suit your viewing preference. Each mode has been fine-tuned by our expert colour team to ensure superior colour performance for wide range of content. ‡...
  • Page 32 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 33 USING THE PROJECTOR Signal Adjust the signal options. ‡ Automatic: Configure automatically the signal (the frequency and phase items are grayed out). If automatic is disabled, the frequency and phase items will appear for tuning and saving the settings. ‡ Frequency: Change the display data frequency to match the frequency of your computer’s graphic card.

  • Page 34: Display 3D Menu

    USING THE PROJECTOR Display 3D menu Note: ‡ This projector is a 3D ready projector with DLP-Link 3D solution. ‡ Please make sure your 3D glasses are use for DLP-Link 3D before enjoy your video. ‡ This projector supports frame sequential (page-flip) 3D via HDMI1/HDMI2/VGA ports. ‡...

  • 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: ‡ 4:3: This format is for 4:3 input sources. ‡ 16:9: 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 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. Digital Zoom is not the same as optical zoom and an result in degradation of image quality.

  • Page 37: Audio Mute Menu

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

  • Page 38: Setup Security Menu

    USING THE PROJECTOR Sleep Timer (min.) Configure the sleep timer. ‡ Sleep Timer (min.): Sets the countdown timer interval. The countdown timer will start, with or without a signal being sent to the projector. The projector will automatically power off when the countdown has finished (in minutes).

  • Page 39: Setup Hdmi Link Settings Menu

    USING THE PROJECTOR Setup HDMI link settings menu Note: ‡ When you connect HDMI CEC-compatible devices to the projector with HDMI cables, you can control them on the same power on or power off status using the HDMI Link control feature in the projector’s OSD.

  • 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. ‡ On: Choose “On”, the projector can be operated by the remote control from the top and front IR receivers.

  • Page 41: Setup Reset Osd Menu

    USING THE PROJECTOR Keypad Lock When the keypad lock function is “On”, the Keypad will be locked. However, the projector can be operated by the remote control. By selecting “Off”, you will be able to reuse the Keypad. Information Hide Enable this function to hide the information message.

  • Page 42: Info Menu

    USING THE PROJECTOR Info menu Info menu View the projector information as listed below: ‡ Regulatory ‡ Serial Number ‡ Source ‡ Resolution ‡ Refresh Rate ‡ Display Mode ‡ Power Mode (Standby) ‡ Light Source Hours ‡ Projector ID ‡...

  • Page 43: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Installing and cleaning the dust filter Installing the dust filter Note: ‡ Dust filters are only supplied with some models in select region with excessive dust. ‡ Not available in North America or Europe. ‡ You may be available to purchase this in select regions. Please visit our website to see more details regarding the accessories included.

  • Page 44: Additional Information

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Compatible resolutions Digital B0 / B0 / B0 /Detail Timing B1 /Video Mode B1 /Detail Timing Established Timing Standard Timing 720 x 400 @ 70Hz 1280 x 720 @ 60Hz 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz 640 x 480p @ 60Hz 4:3 1366 x 768 @ 60Hz 640 x 480 @ 60Hz 1280 x 800 @ 60Hz...
  • Page 45 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 46: Image Size And Projection Distance

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Image size and projection distance Diagonal Screen Size (W x H) Projection Distance ( D ) Offset (Hd) Length Size (inch) (feet) of (16:9) Width Height Width Height Wide Tele Wide Tele (inch) Screen 25.4 0.52 0.39 20.32 15.24 1.00 1.11...

  • Page 47: 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 48: Ir Remote Control 1 Codes

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IR remote control 1 codes Power Switch Freeze Enter Page- Laser Page+ Keystone Volume Menu HDMI Video User1 User2 User3 Source Resync Printing-key Description code definition Power Power on/off Press to turn on / off the projector. Switch Switch Press to switch the USB mouse on / off.
  • Page 49 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Printing-key Description code definition Laser Laser Use as laser pointer. Page + Page+ Press to page up. Keystone+ Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the Keystone projector. Keystone- Volume + Press to adjust to increase / decrease the volume. Volume Volume - ‡...

  • Page 50: Ir Remote Control 2 Codes

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IR remote control 2 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 Printing- Custom code code Description definition Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Power on Press to turn on the projector.
  • Page 51 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Data Printing- Custom code code Description definition Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Aspect Press to change aspect ratio of a Aspect ratio ratio displayed image. Manually select a 3D mode that matches your 3D content. Volume + Volume + Adjust to increase volume.

  • Page 52: 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 53 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Other problems The projector stops responding to all controls ‡ If possible, turn off the projector, then unplug the power cord and wait at least 20 seconds before reconnecting power. Remote control problems If the remote control does not work ‡...

  • Page 54: 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 “Power” indicator flashes red. ‡ “Temp” LED indicator is lit red and if “Power” indicator flashes red. This indicates the projector has overheated.

  • Page 55: Specifications

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Specifications Item Description Texas Instrument DMD, 12 degree 0.55”(dimension)/resolution DMD X1, Technology S450 (Packing typing), Darkchip(DC) 3 Output resolution XGA 1024x768 Maximum input resolution Full HD 1920 x 1080 @60Hz ‡ Throw ratio: 1.94~2.16 (60”@2.37m) ‡ F-stop: 2.41-2.53 Lens ‡...
  • Page 56 www.optoma.com...

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