Contents Safety Instructions ......................3 Intended Use Statement ......................4 Safety Information ........................4 Safety Labels ......................... 6 Trademarks ..........................7 Video and Audio Decoder Notices ..................7 Regulatory Notices ........................ 8 CE Statement ......................... 9 WEEE Statement ........................9 Introduction ........................10 Package Contents .......................
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OSD Reset ....................... 26 Data Transferring ..................... 26 Advanced ........................ 26 FW Version ......................26 Advanced Menu ........................27 Display (In PC Mode) ....................27 Display (In Video Mode) ..................28 Image (In PC Mode) ....................29 Image (In Video Mode) ................... 29 Power ........................
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.
Intended Use Statement Operation temperature: For 0 - 2500 ft, 5 - 35 °C For 2500 - 5000 ft, 5 - 30 °C For 5000 - 10000 ft, 5 - 25 °C Maximum Humidity: Operating: 5°C ~ 35°C, 80%RH (Max.), Non-condensing Storage: -20°C ~ 60°C, 80%RH (Max.), Non-condensing The ambient operating environment should be free of airborne smoke, grease, oil and other contaminants that can affect the operation or performance of the projector.
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Do not modify this product in any way. Do not attempt to service this projector. There are no user-serviceable parts. Service to be performed only by a Optoma authorized service provider using Optoma approved system components. Do not use the wall power supply in a wet environment.
To reduce the risk associated with environmental contamination: Dispose of all system components in accordance with applicable government regulations. To reduce the risks associated with LED bright light: Do not stare directly into the projector lens. To reduce the risks associated with tripping and falling: Position the charging cord and data cables so that they are not a tripping hazard.
Trademarks Optoma and the Optoma logo are trademarks of Optoam Company. Adobe and the Adobe logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorpo- rated in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft, PowerPoint, and Excel are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. microSD and microSDHC are trade- marks of the SD Association.
Regulatory Notices FCC STATEMENT - CLASS B This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class “B”...
CE Statement ElectroMagnectic Compatibility Statement: Meets 2004/108/EC Directive Low Voltage Directive: Meets 2006-95-EC Directive. WEEE Statement The following information is only for EU-members States: The mark shown to the right is in compliance with Waste Electrical and Electronic Equip- ment Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE). The mark indicates the requirement NOT to dispose the equipment as unsorted municipal waste, but use the return and collection systems according to local law.
Introduction Package Contents Your projector comes with all the items shown below. Ensure that you have all the items, and contact your local reseller or service center if anything is missing. Projector Power cable AC adapter Universal 24-pin to Quick start card Carrying case VGA/Audio cable and documentation...
Control Panel Name Description Power Turns the projector on or off. Keystone ad- Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector justment (+/-40 degrees). NOTE: This function is not supported on Multi-Media function. Auto adjust Press to synchronize the projector to the input source. NOTE: Auto Adjust does not operate if the on-screen display (OSD) is displayed.
Remote Control Name Description Power Turns the projector on or off. Source Press to enter Source menu and select an input source. Menu Press to activate the OSD. Enter Press to confirm the selec- tion. Play/Pause Press to play/pause media file.
Installing the Remote Control Battery Remove the battery holder by holding down the side release firmly and pulling out the battery holder. Insert a CR2025 coin cell battery and align the polarity correctly according to the marking in the battery holder. NOTE: When you use the remote control for the first time, there is a plastic sheet between the battery and its contact.
Installation Connecting to a Computer Description Power cord AC adapter Universal 24-pin to VGA/Audio cable HDMI cable * USB-A to USB-A cable * * NOTE: The accessory is not shipped with your projector. English...
Connecting to Multi-Media Smart Phone Description Power cord AC adapter MicroSD card * USB flash disk * MHL cable * * NOTE: The accessory is not shipped with your projector. English...
Turning On/Off the Projector Turning Your Projector On NOTE: Turn on the projector before you turn on the source (computer, DVD player, etc.). The Power button light blinks amber until pressed. Connect the power cord with AC adapter and appropriate signal cables to the pro- jector.
Adjusting the Projected Image Raising the Projector Height Raise the projector to the desired display angle, and use the front tilt adjustment wheel to fine-tune the display angle. Lowering the Projector Height Lower the projector, and use the front tilt adjustment wheel to fine-tune the display angle.
User Controls Using the On-Screen Display The projector has a multi-language On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu that can be displayed with or without an input source. Press the Menu button on the control panel or the remote control to enter the Main Menu.
Source The Source menu allows you to select your projector's input source. Auto Source If you select and press to activate, the Auto option will automatically find the next available input source. Press to detect a VGA signal. HDMI ...
Allows you to playback the photo, Audio, or Video files from your USB flash disk. MicroSD Allows you to playback the photo, Audio, or Video files from your microSD card. Internal Memory Allows you to playback the photo, Audio, or Video files from internal memory of the projector.
Auto Adjust Auto Adjust automatically adjusts the projector's Horizontal Position, Vertical Posi- tion, Frequency, and Tracking in VGA source (PC mode). OSD Reset Select and press to reset all settings to its factory default. The below warning message appears: Reset items include both computer sources and Video source settings. Data Transferring Select and press to action.
Advanced Menu The Advanced menu allows you to change settings for Display, Image, and Power. Display (In PC Mode) Select and press to activate display settings. The display menu provides the follow- ing options: Horizontal Position Press to move the image right and to move the image left.
Aspect Ratio Allows you to select the aspect ratio to adjust how the image appears. Options are: Origin, 16:9 and 4:3. Origin: Select Origin to maintain the aspect ratio of the image projector according to the input source. 16:9: The input source scales to fit the width of the screen to project a 16:9 screen image.
Image (In PC Mode) Select and press to activate image settings. The image menu provides the following options: Brightness Press to adjust the brightness of the image. Contrast Press to adjust the display contrast. White Intensity Press and use to display white intensity.
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Contrast Press to adjust the display contrast. Color Temperature Allows you to adjust the color temperature. The screen appears cooler at higher color temperatures and warmer at lower color temperatures. Saturation Allows you to adjust the video source from black and white to fully saturated color. Press to increase the amount of color in the image and to decrease the...
Power Select and press to activate power settings. The power menu provides the following options: Power Saving Select Off to disable Power Saving mode. By default, the projector is set to enter power saving mode after 120 minutes of no activity. A warning message appears on screen showing a 60 seconds countdown before switching to power saving mode.
Multi-Media Introduction Multi-media format supported: Photo Format Image Type Sub Type Encode Type Max Pixels Max Size (Ext Name) Jpeg / Jpg Baseline YUV420 No Limitation YUV422 YUV440 YUV444 Progressive YUV420 64x panel resolution YUV422 YUV440 YUV444 64x panel resolution Video Format File Format Video Format...
Audio Format Music Type (Ext Name) Sample Rate (KHz) Bit Rate (Kbps) 8-48 8-320 22-48 5-320 ADPCM-WAV 8-48 32-384 PCM-WAV 8-48 128-1536 8-48 8-256 Office Viewer Format File Format Support Version Page/Lines Limitation Size Limitation Adobe PDF PDF 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 Up to 1000 pages (One File) Up to 75MB MS Word...
How to set-up File Type for Multi-Media with USB NOTE: A USB flash disk must be plugged into the projector if you want to use the multimedia USB function. Please don’t connect USB port for camera since it would be exist compatibility problem. Follow these steps to playback the Photo, Video, Music, or Office Viewer files on your projector: Connect the power cable with AC adapter and turn on the projector by pressing the...
How to set-up File Type for Multi-Media with MicroSD NOTE: A microSD card must be plugged into the projector if you want to use the multimedia microSD function. Follow these steps to playback the Photo, Video, Music, or Office Viewer files on your projector: Connect the power cable with AC adapter and turn on the projector by pressing the Power button.
How to set-up File Type for Multi-Media with Internal Memory Follow these steps to playback the Photo, Video, Music, or Office Viewer files on your projector: Connect the power cable with AC adapter and turn on the projector by pressing the Power button.
Multi-Media Main Menu Multi-Media SETUP for USB, MicroSD, and Internal Memory The multi-media setup menu allows you to change settings for Photo, Video, Music, and Office Viewer. NOTE: Multi-media setup menu and set are the same for the USB, MicroSD, and Internal Memory.
Photo Setup Select and press to activate photo setup menu. The photo setup menu provides the following options: Display Mode Press to select the display mode of the photo on the screen. Options are: File List, Thumbnail, and Slideshow. Display Ratio ...
Video Setup Select and press to activate video setup menu. The video setup menu provides the following options: Display Ratio Press to select the display ratio of the Video. Auto: Keep original aspect ratio. Full: Full screen. Play Mode ...
Music Setup Select and press to activate music setup menu. The music setup menu provides the following options: Play Mode Press to select the video play mode. Options are: Once, Repeat Once, Repeat, and Random. Show Spectrum Select On to show the spectrum plot while music is playing. Auto Play ...
Appendices Troubleshooting If you experience problems with your projector, see the following troubleshoot- ing tips. If the problem persists, contact your local reseller or service center. Problem Possible Solution No image appears on the Ensure that the projector is turned on. screen Ensure that you have chosen the correct input source on the OSD Source menu.
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Clear the projector mode by pressing and holding the Power button for 10 seconds. Please wait for about 5 minutes and try to power up again. If the problem persists, contact Optoma. The remote control is The battery may be low. Check if the LED indication not operating smoothly from the remote is too dim.
Guiding Signals TEMP Power Projector Warning Warning Description Status (Blue/Amber) (Amber) (Amber) Standby Projector in Standby mode. Ready to Amber mode power on. Flashing Power on Projector in Normal mode, ready to BLUE display an image. Projector Air vents might be blocked or ambient Amber overheated temperature may be above 35 ºC.
Tripod Mount the Projector Screw a standard tripod into the screw hole on the projector. NOTE: The tripod and ceiling mount are optional accessories. Please note that damage resulting from incorrect installation will void the warranty. Unit: mm 54.0 Insert Nut 1/4” - 20 UNCxL7.5mm (Screw hole for tripod) English...
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