Page 1: Table Of Contents
RS232 Protocol Function List .... 52 Installation ........11 Ceiling Mount Installation ....56 Connecting the Projector ....11 Optoma Global Offices .....57 Connect to Computer/Notebook ..11 Regulation & Safety Notices .....59 Connect to Video Sources ....12 Powering the projector On / Off ..13 Powering On the Projector ....
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 and damage 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 ...
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. VGA Cable 1.8m Projector with lens cap Power Cord 1.8m HDMI  Due to different 2 ×...
Page 7: Product Overview
Introduction Product Overview Main Unit 1. Control Panel 6. Tilt-Adjustment Feet 2. Zoom Ring 7. Input / Output Connections 3. Focus Ring 8. Power Socket 4. Zoom Lens 5. IR Receiver English...
Page 8: Control Panel
Introduction Control Panel 1. Power/Standby 2. Menu 3. Source 4. Enter 5. Re-Sync 6. Temp LED 7. Lamp LED 8. Power LED 9. Four Directional Select Keys 10. Keystone Correction English...
Page 9: Input/Output Connections
Introduction Input/Output Connections VGA-IN / SCART / YPbPr HDMI AUDIO-IN VGA-OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO RS-232 AUDIO-OUT 1. VGA-In/SCART/YPbPr Connector (PC Analog Signal/Component Video Input/HDTV/YPbPr/ SCART) 2. VGA-Out Connector (Monitor Loop-through Output) HDMI Connector 4. S-Video Input Connector 5. Composite Video Input Connector  Monitor loop 6.
Page 10: Remote Control
Introduction Remote Control 1. LED Indicator 2. Power On/Off 3. Four Directional Select Keys 4. No function 5. No function 6. Re-Sync 7. No function 8. Volume +/- 9. ZOOM 10. AV mute 11. Video 12. No function 13. No function 14.
Page 11: Installation
Installation Connecting the Projector Connect to Computer/Notebook  Due to the difference in applications for each VGA-IN / SCART / YPbPr HDMI VGA-OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO RS-232 AUDIO-IN AUDIO-OUT country, some regions may have different accessories.  (*) Optional accessory 1....................Power Cord 2.....................VGA Cable 3...................*DVI/HDMI Cable 4....................*RS232 Cable 5..................*Audio Input Cable...
Page 12: Connect To Video Sources
Installation Connect to Video Sources DVD Player, Set-top Box, HDTV receiver VGA-IN / SCART / YPbPr HDMI AUDIO-IN VGA-OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO RS-232 AUDIO-OUT  Due to the difference in applications for each country, some S-Video Output Composite Video Output regions may have different accessories.
Page 13: Powering The Projector On / Off
Installation Powering the projector On / Off Powering On the Projector 1. Remove the lens cap.  2. Securely connect the power cord and signal cable. When connected, the Power LED will turn Amber. 3. Turn on the lamp by pressing “POWER” button either on the top of the projector or on the remote.
Page 14: Powering Off The Projector
Installation Powering Off the Projector 1. Press the “POWER” button to turn off the projector lamp. The following message will be displayed on the screen. Press the “POWER” button again to confirm, otherwise the message will disappear after 15 seconds. When you press the “POWER”...
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 adjustable ring clockwise to raise the projector or counter clockwise to lower it.
Page 16: Adjusting The Projector's Focus
Installation Adjusting the Projector’s Focus To focus the image, rotate the focus ring until the image is clear.  SVGA/XGA series: The projector will focus at distances from 3.28 to 39.4 feet (1.0 to 12.0 meters).  WXGA series: The projector will focus at distances from 3.28 to 39.4 feet (1.0 to 12.0 meters).
Page 17 Installation SVGA/XGA Screen Size W x H Projection Distance (D) Diagonal length Offset (Hd) (inch) size of (inch) (feet) 4:3 Screen Width Height Width Height wide tele wide tele (feet) 30.00 0.61 0.46 23.99 18.00 1.19 1.31 3.90 4.30 0.07 0.22 40.00 0.81...
Page 18: User Controls
User Controls Control Panel & Remote Control Control Panel Using the Control Panel Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on POWER pages 13-14. Automatically synchronize the projector to the input RE-SYNC source. Enter Confirm your item selection. SOURCE Press “SOURCE”...
Page 19: Remote Control
User Controls Remote Control Using the Remote Control Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” Power section on pages 13-14. L Button No function. R Button No function. Page + No function. Page - No function. Enter Confirm your item selection. Source Press “Source”...
Page 20 User Controls Using the Remote Control Momentarily turns off/on the audio and AV mute video. S-Video S-Video Press “ ” to choose S-Video source. Press “VGA” to choose VGA sources. Press “Video” to choose Composite video Video source. English...
Page 21: On-Screen Display Menus
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 or Projector Keypad.
Page 22: Menu Tree
User Controls Menu Tree Main Menu Sub Menu Settings Image Display Mode Presentation / Bright / Movie / sRGB / Blackboard / Classroom / User / 3D Brightness -50~50 Contrast -50~50 Sharpness 1~15 Color -50~50 Tint -50~50 Advanced Gamma Film / Video / Graphics / Standard BrilliantColor™...
Page 23 Settings Setup Projector ID 0~99 Mute On / Off Volume 0~10 Advanced Logo Optoma / Neutral / User Logo Capture Closed Captioning Off / CC1 / CC2 Exit Options Source Lock On / Off High Altitude On / Off Information Hide...
Page 24: 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.  Moive: For home theater.  sRGB: Standardised accurate color. ...
Page 25 User Controls Sharpness Adjust the sharpness of the image. Press the to decrease the sharpness.  Press the to increase the sharpness.  Color Adjust a video image from black and white to fully saturated color. “Color” and “Tint”  Press the to decrease the amount of saturation in the image.
Page 26: Image | Advanced
User Controls IMAGE | Advanced Gamma 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 27 User Controls Color Space Select an appropriate color matrix type from AUTO, RGB or YUV. Input Source Use this option to enable / disable input sources. Press to enter the sub menu and select which sources you require. Press “Enter” to finalize the selection.
Page 28: Display
User Controls DISPLAY Format Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio. SVGA/XGA 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. (576i/p) 16:9-II: This format is for 16×9 input sources, like HDTV and ...
Page 29 User Controls WXGA 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. 16:10: This format is for 16×10 input sources, like widescreen ...
Page 30 User Controls Edge Mask Edge mask function removes the noise in a video image. Edge mask the image to remove video encoding noise on the edge of Each I/O has  video source. different setting of “Edge Mask”. Zoom “Edge Mask” and ...
Page 31: Display | 3D
User Controls DISPLAY | 3D 3D Mode Off: Select “Off” to turn 3D settings off for 3D images.  DLP Link: Select “DLP Link” to use optimized settings for DLP  Link 3D images. “IR” options may  IR: Select “IR” to use optimized settings for IR-based 3D vary according to ...
Page 32: Setup
User Controls SETUP 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. Rear-Desktop and  Rear-Ceiling are to be used with a translucent screen.
Page 33 User Controls Rear-Ceiling  When selected, the image will appear reversed in upside down position. Menu Location “Screen Type” is for  Choose the menu location on the display screen. WXGA only. Screen Type Choose the screen type from16:10 or 16:9. Projector ID ID definition can be set up by menu (range 0-99), and allow user control an individual projector by RS232.
Page 34: Setup | Signal (Rgb)
User Controls SETUP | Signal (RGB) “Signal” is only  supported in Analog VGA (RGB) signal. Automatic Automatically selects the singal. If you use this function, the 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 35: Setup | Security
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 Use this function to set the how long (Month/Day/Hour) the projector can be used.
Page 36 User Controls 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. English...
Page 37: 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: Neutral startup screen.  User: Use stored picture from “Logo Capture” function.
Page 38: Options
User Controls OPTIONS Source Lock On: The projector will only search current input connection.  Off: The projector will search for other signals if the current  input signal is lost. With dust filter  installed, High High Altitude Altitude mode must When “On”...
Page 39: Options | Advanced
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 pressing the “ ” key on the projector control panel or on the remote control.
Page 40: Options | 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 41: 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. No image appears on-screen Ensure all the cables and power connections are correctly and ...
Page 42 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 43 Appendices Image is out of focus Make sure the lens cap is removed.  Adjust the Focus Ring on the projector lens.  Make sure the projection screen is between the required distance.  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 44 Appendices 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 ...
Page 45 Appendices On Screen Messages Temperature warning:  Fan failed:  Lamp warning:  Out of display range:  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 46: 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 47: 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 48: Compatibility Modes
Appendices Compatibility Modes Computer Compatibility  Anglog/Digital SVGA/ Mode Resolution WXGA V-Sync (Hz) H-Sync (KHz) 640 × 350 31.50 640 × 350 37.90 640 × 400 31.50  For widescreen 640 × 400 37.90 resolution 640 × 480 31.50 (WXGA), the compatibility 640 ×...
Page 49 Appendices Anglog/Digital SVGA/ Mode Resolution WXGA V-Sync (Hz) H-Sync (KHz) 1024 × 768 60.00 1024 × 768 68.70 1024 × 768 1152 × 864 1152 × 864 1152 × 864 1152 × 864 1152 × 870 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 45.00 1280 x 720 1280 x 720...
Page 50: 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 51: Rs232 Commands And Protocol Function List
Appendices RS232 Commands and Protocol Function List RS232 Pin Assignments  RS232 shell is Spec. grounded. Pin no. (from projector side) English...
Page 52: Rs232 Protocol Function List
XX=00-99, projector's ID, Baud Rate : 9600 XX=00 is for all projectors Data Bits: 8 Parity: None 1. There is a <CR> after Optoma EW539/ES529/EX529 Command Table. Stop Bits: 1 all ASCII commands. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Flow Control : None Baud Rate : 9600 Note : There is a <CR>...
Page 53 = 0 (a=30) ~ 10 (a=31 30) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ~XX82 1 7E 30 30 38 32 20 31 0D Logo Optoma ~XX82 2 7E 30 30 38 32 20 32 0D User ~XX82 3 7E 30 30 38 32 20 33 0D...
Page 54 Appendices --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ~XX100 1 7E 30 30 31 30 30 20 31 0D Source Lock ~XX100 0 7E 30 30 31 30 30 20 30 0D ~XX100 3 7E 30 30 31 30 30 20 33 0D Next Source ~XX101 1 7E 30 30 31 30 31 20 31 0D High Altitude ~XX101 0...
Page 55 Appendices --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ~XX150 1 7E 30 30 31 35 30 20 31 0D Information OKabbbbccdddde a : 0/1 = Off/On bbbb: Lamp Hour cc: source 00/01/02/03/04= None/VGA1/S-Video/Video/HDMI dddd: FW version e : Display mode 0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9= None/Presentation/Bright/Movie/sRGB/User/ Blackboard/Classroom/3D ~XX151 1 7E 30 30 31 35 31 20 31 0D Model name n:1/2/3 =SVGA/XGA/WXGA ~XX108 1...
Page 56: 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 57: Optoma Global Offices
Appendices Optoma Global Offices For service or support please contact your local office. 3178 Laurelview Ct. Fremont, CA 94538, USA 888-289-6786 www.optomausa.com services@optoma.com Canada 2420 Meadowpine Blvd., Suite #105 888-289-6786 Mississauga, ON, L5N 6S2, Canada 510-897-8601 www.optoma.ca services@optoma.com Europe 42 Caxton Way, The Watford Business Park...
Page 58 Appendices Latin America 3178 Laurelview Ct. Fremont, CA 94538, USA 888-289-6786 www.optoma.com.br www.optoma.com.mx Korea WOOMI TECH.CO.,LTD. 4F,Minu Bldg.33-14, Kangnam-Ku, +82+2+34430004 seoul,135-815, KOREA +82+2+34430005 Japan 東京都足立区綾瀬3-25-18 info@osscreen.com 株式会社オーエスエム 0120-46-5040 www.os-worldwide.com サポートセンター: Taiwan 5F., No. 108, Minchiuan Rd. +886-2-2218-2360 Shindian City, +886-2-2218-2313 Taipei Taiwan 231, R.O.C.
Page 59: Fcc Notice
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 60: 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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