Optoma DLP projector User Manual

Optoma DLP projector User Manual

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Table of Contents ................................................................................... 

Usage Notice .......................................................................................... 2
Safety Information .........................................................................................2
Precautions....................................................................................................3
Eye Safety Warnings .....................................................................................5
Introduction............................................................................................. 6
Product Features ...........................................................................................6
Package Overview.........................................................................................7
Product Overview ..........................................................................................8
Main Unit ................................................................................................................ 8
Control Panel ......................................................................................................... 9
Connection Ports ................................................................................................. 0
Remote Control .................................................................................................... 
Installation ............................................................................................ 2
Connecting the Projector .............................................................................2
Connect to Computer/Notebook .......................................................................... 2
Connect to Video Sources ................................................................................... 3
Powering On/Off the Projector .....................................................................4
Powering On the Projector ................................................................................... 4
Powering Off the projector ................................................................................... 5
Warning Indicator ................................................................................................. 5
Adjusting the Projected Image.....................................................................6
Adjusting the Projector's Height ........................................................................... 6
Adjusting the Projector's Zoom / Focus ............................................................... 7
Adjusting Projected Image Size ........................................................................... 7
User Controls ....................................................................................... 8
On-screen Display Menus ...........................................................................2
How to operate .................................................................................................... 2
Menu Tree ............................................................................................................ 22
Image ................................................................................................................... 23
Display ................................................................................................................. 28
Setup .................................................................................................................... 3
Options ................................................................................................................. 37
Appendices........................................................................................... 4
Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................4
Image Problems .................................................................................................. 4
Intermission Problems ........................................................................................ 44
Projector Status Indication .................................................................................. 44
Remote Control Problems ................................................................................... 46
Replacing the Lamp.....................................................................................47
Compatibility Modes ....................................................................................49
Ceiling Mount Installation ............................................................................50
Optoma Global Offices ................................................................................5
Regulation & Safety notices ........................................................................53
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Troubleshooting ...................4 Image Problems ....................4 Intermission Problems ..................44 Projector Status Indication .................. 44 Remote Control Problems ................... 46 Replacing the Lamp..................47 Compatibility Modes ..................49 Ceiling Mount Installation ................50 Optoma Global Offices ................5 Regulation & Safety notices ................53 English http://www.pureglare.com.au...
  • Page 2: Usage Notice

    Do not attempt to service this projector yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other hazards. Please call Optoma to be referred to an authorized service center near you. 8. Do not let objects or liquids enter the projector as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a 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 damage your eyes. ▀■ Warning- To reduce the risk of fi re or electric shock, do not expose this projector to rain or moisture.
  • Page 4 Usage Notice Turn off the product before cleaning.  Use a soft cloth moistened with a mild detergent to clean the  display housing. Disconnect the power plug from the AC outlet if the product  is not being used for a long period of time. Don’t: Do not block the ventilation slots and openings on the unit.
  • Page 5: Eye Safety Warnings

    Usage Notice Eye Safety Warnings ▀■ Avoid staring directly into the projector’s beam of light at all times. ▀■ Minimize standing facing into the beam. Keep your back to the beam as much as possible. ▀■ Use a stick or laser pointer is recommended to avoid the need for the presenter to enter the beam.
  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction Product Features This product is a single chip 0.55” DLP projector. ® Outstanding features include: Texas Instruments Single chip DLP Technology ®  Computer Compatibility:  Apple Macintosh, iMac, and VESA Standards: UXGA, SXGA+, SXGA, WXGA, XGA, SVGA, VGA Video Compatibility: ...
  • Page 7: Package Overview

    Introduction Package Overview This projector comes with all the items shown below. Check to make sure your unit is complete. Contact your dealer immediately if anything is missing. VGA Cable 1.8m Projector with lens cap Power Cord 1.8m IR Remote Control 2 x AAA Batteries USB Cable 1.8m  Due to the (Available in USA and difference in EMEA version only) applications for each country, Documentation : some regions may...
  • Page 8: Product Overview

    Introduction Product Overview Main Unit 1. Control Panel 6. Elevator foot 2. Zoom 7. IR Receivers 3. Focus 8. Connection Ports 4. Zoom Lens 9. Power Socket 5. Elevator Button 10. Tilt-Adjustment Foot English http://www.pureglare.com.au...
  • Page 9: Control Panel

    Introduction Control Panel 1. Power 2. Power LED 3. Warning LED (Lamp and Temp) English http://www.pureglare.com.au...
  • Page 10: Connection Ports

    Introduction Connection Ports 1. USB Connector (Connect to PC for Remote Mouse function) 2. Audio Input Connector 3. S-Video Input Connector 4. Composite Video Input Connector 5. VGA In/SCART Connector (PC Analog Signal/Component Video Input, HDTV/SCART Input) 6. Power Socket 7.
  • Page 11: Remote Control

    Introduction Remote Control 1. Button LED 2. Power On/Off 3. No Function Button 4. Page Up 5. Mouse Right Click 6. Four Directional Select Keys 7. Re-Sync 8. Page Down 9. Volume +/- 10. Zoom 11. AV mute 12. Video Source 13.
  • Page 12: Installation

    Installation Connecting the Projector Connect to Computer/Notebook  Due to the difference in applications for each country, some regions may have different accessories. 1.......................Power Cord 2........................ VGA Cable 3................Audio Input Cable (Optional) 4..............USB Cable (for USA & EMEA only) English http://www.pureglare.com.au...
  • Page 13: Connect To Video Sources

    Installation Connect to Video Sources DVD Player, Set-top Box, HDTV Receiver  Due to the difference in applications for each country, some regions may have different accessories. Video Output S-Video Output 1.......................Power Cord 2...............Composite Video Cable (Optional) 3..................S-Video Cable (Optional) 4........ 15-Pin to 3 RCA Component/HDTV Adaptor (Optional) 5......
  • Page 14: Powering On/Off The Projector

    Installation Powering On/Off the Projector Powering On the Projector 1. Remove the lens cap.  2. Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely connected.  The Power LED will be flash Green (1.0s on, 1.0s off). 3. Turn on the lamp by pressing “ ” button either on the top of the projector or on the remote.
  • Page 15: Powering Off The Projector

    Installation Powering Off the Projector 1. Press the “ ” button to turn off the projector lamp, you will see a message displayed on the projector’s screen. 2. Press the “ ” button again to confirm, otherwise the message will disappear after 15 seconds. When you press “...
  • Page 16: Adjusting The Projected Image

    Installation Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Projector’s Height The projector is equipped with elevator foot for adjusting the image height. To raise the image:  1. Press the elevator button  2. Raise the image to the desired height angle , then release the button to lock the elevator foot into position. ...
  • Page 17: Adjusting The Projector's Zoom / Focus

    Installation Adjusting the Projector’s Zoom / Focus You may turn the zoom lever to zoom in or out. To focus the image, rotate the focus ring until the image is clear. The projector will focus at distances from 3.9 to 39.4 feet (1.2 to 12.0 meters). Zoom Ring Focus Ring Adjusting Projection Image Size...
  • Page 18: User Controls

    User Controls Control Panel & Remote Control There are two ways for you to control the functions: Control Panel and Remote Control. Control Panel Using the Control Panel Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section Power on pages 14-15. Indicate the projector’s status. Power LED Warning LED Lamp LED Indicate the projector’s lamp/temperature Temp LED status.
  • Page 19: Mouse Right Click

    User Controls Using the Remote Control Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” Remote Control Power section on pages 14-15. The PC/Mouse control can be used to con- PC/Mouse trol mouse movement. The mouse function control is enabled using the USB cable to connect your computer and the projector.
  • Page 20: Zoom 22

    User Controls Using the Remote Control Remote Control Press “Menu” to launch the on-screen Menu display (OSD) menu. To exit OSD, Press “Menu” again. Zoom Press “+/-” button to zoom in of an image. Control the degree of difference between Contrast the lightest and darkest parts of the picture.
  • 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. When OSD is displayed, use keys to select any item in the main menu. While making a selection on a particular page, press or “...
  • Page 22: Menu Tree

    User Controls Menu Tree English http://www.pureglare.com.au...
  • Page 23: 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.  Movie: For home theater.  sRGB: Standardised accurate color. ...
  • Page 24 User Controls Image Saturation Adjust a video image from black and white to fully saturated color. “Saturation” and  Press the to decrease the amount of saturation in the image. “Tint” functions  are only supported Press the to increase the amount of saturation in the image. ...
  • Page 25 User Controls Image | Color Color Select the Red/Green/Blue Gain for brightness adjustments and Bias for contrast adjustments for the whole picture. Individual color adjustments for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow can also be adjusted. Reset Choose “Yes” to return the factory default settings for color adjustments.
  • Page 26 User Controls Image | Advanced Degamma 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 Image | Advanced Input Source Enable input sources. Choose “ ” into the next menu as below and then use to select. Press “ ” to finalize the selection. The projector will not search inputs that are de-selected. English http://www.pureglare.com.au...
  • Page 28: Display

    User Controls Display Format Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio. 4:3: This format is for 4x3 input sources not enhanced for Wide  screen TV. 16:9 I: This format is for 16x9 input sources, like HDTV and ...
  • Page 29 User Controls Display area Picture area Input Signal Display on Screen 4 : 3 format 16 : 9-I format 16 : 9-II format window format English http://www.pureglare.com.au...
  • Page 30: Keystone +/- 16

    User Controls Display Overscan Overscan function removes the noise in a video image. Overscan the image to remove video encoding noise on the edge of video source. Zoom Press the to reduce the size of an image.  Press the to magnify an image on the projection screen.
  • Page 31 User Controls Setup | Language Language Choose the multilingual OSD menu. Press into the sub menu and then use the key to select your preferred language. Press “ ” to finalize the selection. English http://www.pureglare.com.au...
  • Page 32: Setup

    User Controls Setup Projection Front-Desktop  The factory default setting. Rear-Desktop  When you select this function, the projector reverses the image so you can project behind a translucent screen. Front-Ceiling  When you select this function, the projector turns the image upside down for ceiling-mounted projection.
  • Page 33 User Controls Setup Start up Logo Use this function to select your desired start-up screen. On: Choose “On” to show the Optoma logo.  Off: Choose “Off” to show a blank image.  English http://www.pureglare.com.au...
  • Page 34 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 Can be select the time (Month/Day/Hour) function to set the number of hours the projector can be used.
  • Page 35: Enter

    User Controls Setup | Security ■ First Time: 1. The Password is 4 digits, DEFAULT VALUE is “1234”. (first time) 2. Use number buttons on the remote to select your password, and then press “ ” key to confirm your selection. Change Password 1. Press “ ” to input old password. 2. Use number button to enter current password, and then press “ ” key again to reveal next OSD menu. 3.
  • Page 36 User Controls Setup | Signal Phase “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. Frequency “Frequency” changes the display data frequency to match the frequency of your computer’s graphics card.
  • Page 37: Options

    User Controls Options Menu Location Choose the menu location on the display screen. Source Lock On: The projector will search specified connection port.  Off: The projector will search for other signals if the current  input signal is lost. High Altitude Choose “On”...
  • Page 38 User Controls Options Volume Press the to decrease the volume.  Press the to increase the volume.  Reset Choose “Yes” to return the display parameters on all menus to the factory default settings. English http://www.pureglare.com.au...
  • Page 39 User Controls Options Direct Power On Choose “On” to turn on Direct Power On mode. The projector will automatically power on when AC power is supplied, with- out pressing the “ ” key on the projector control panel or “ ” key on the remote control.
  • Page 40: 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. Brightness Mode STD: Choose “STD”...
  • 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. (See pages 51-52 for details) Image Problems No image appears on-screen Ensure all the cables and power connections are correctly and  securely connected as described in the “Installation” section. Ensure all the pins of connectors are not bent or broken. ...
  • Page 42 Appendices 6. Select the “Change” button under the “Monitor” tab. 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 x 1200).
  • Page 43 Appendices Image is out of focus Make sure the lens cap is removed.  Adjusts the Focus Ring on the projector lens.  Make sure the projection screen is between the required distance  3.9 to 39.4 feet (1.2 to 12.0 meters) from the projector. See page 17.
  • Page 44: Intermission Problems

    Appendices Intermission Problems 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. Lamp burns out or makes a popping sound When the lamp reaches its end of life, it will burn out and may ...
  • Page 45 Appendices Message Reminders Fan failed:  Temperature warning:  Replacing the lamp:   Out of range: (refer to page 49) English http://www.pureglare.com.au...
  • Page 46: Remote Control Problems

    Appendices Remote Control Problems If the remote control does not work Check the operating angle for the remote control is approximately  ±22.5°. Make sure there are no obstructions between the remote  control and the projector. Move to within 6 m (20 ft) of the projector.
  • Page 47: 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 min- utes before changing the lamp.
  • Page 48 Appendices Lamp Replacement Procedure: 1. Switch off the power to the projector by pressing the “ ” button. 2. Allow the projector to cool down for at least 30 minutes. 3. Disconnect the power cord. 4. Use a screwdriver to unscrew the 2 screws from the cover.  5.
  • Page 49: Compatibility Modes

    Appendices Compatibility Modes Computer Compatibility  V-Sync (Hz) Mode Resolution Analog 640 x 480 60, 72, 75, 85 720 x 400 70, 85 SVGA 800 x 600 56, 60, 72, 75, 85 SVGA 832 x 624 1024 x 768 60, 70, 75, 85 1152 x 864 60, 70, 75, 85 WXGA...
  • Page 50: Ceiling Mount Installation

    Ceiling Mount Installation 1. To prevent damaging your projector, please use the Optoma’s recommended 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 projec-...
  • Page 51: Optoma Global Offices

    Bâtiment E Tel.: +33 1 41 46 12 20 81-83 avenue Edouard Vaillant Fax : +33 1 41 46 94 35 92100 Boulogne Billancourt, France Service : savoptoma@optoma.fr Spain Paseo de la Castellana Tel.: +34 91 790 67 01 135 7 Planta...
  • Page 52 サポートセンター: Taiwan 5F., No. 108, Minchiuan Rd. Tel : +886-2-2218-2360 Shindian City, Fax : +886-2-2218-2313 Taipei Taiwan 231, R.O.C. Service : services@optoma.com.tw www.optoma.com.tw asia.optoma.com Hong Kong Unit A, 27/F Dragon Centre, 79 Wing Hong Street, Tel : +852-2396-8968 Cheung Sha Wan,...
  • Page 53: Regulation & Safety Notices

    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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 54: 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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