Optoma EX520 User manual

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Usage Notice...................................................................................................................... 2
Safety Information ........................................................................................................................2
Class B emissions limits................................................................................................................................................................2
Important Safety Instruction........................................................................................................................................................2
Precautions.....................................................................................................................................4
Eye Safety Warnings.....................................................................................................................6
Product Features ...........................................................................................................................7
Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 7
Package Overview ........................................................................................................................8
Product Overview.........................................................................................................................9
Main Unit ........................................................................................................................................................................................9
Control Panel................................................................................................................................................................................10
Rear View......................................................................................................................................................................................11
Remote Control ............................................................................................................................................................................12
Installation........................................................................................................................ 13
Connecting the Projector............................................................................................................13
Connect to Computer / Notebook............................................................................................................................................13
Connect to Video Sources...........................................................................................................................................................14
Powering On/Off the Projector ................................................................................................15
Powering On the Projector .........................................................................................................................................................15
Powering Off the Projector.........................................................................................................................................................16
Warning Indicator........................................................................................................................................................................16
Adjusting the Projected Image..................................................................................................17
Adjusting the Projector’s Height ...............................................................................................................................................17
Adjusting the Zoom / Focus (Zoom Series) ............................................................................................................................18
Adjusting Projection Image Size (Zoom Series)......................................................................................................................19
Adjusting the Focus (Fixed Zoom Series) ...............................................................................................................................20
Adjusting Projection Image Size................................................................................................................................................20
User Controls................................................................................................................... 21
Control Panel ...............................................................................................................................21
Remote Control ...........................................................................................................................22
On-screen Display Menus..........................................................................................................24
How to operate.............................................................................................................................................................................24
Menu Tree.....................................................................................................................................................................................25
Image ............................................................................................................................................26
Display..........................................................................................................................................31
Setup .............................................................................................................................................33
Options .........................................................................................................................................43
LAN_RJ45 (RJ45 models only) ..................................................................................................48
Appendices ...................................................................................................................... 51
Troubleshooting/Help On-screen Display Menu..................................................................51
Image Problems............................................................................................................................................................................51
Intermission Problems ................................................................................................................................................................56
Projector Status Indication..........................................................................................................................................................57
Remote Control Problems ..........................................................................................................................................................58
Audio Problems ...........................................................................................................................................................................59
Replacing the Lamp.....................................................................................................................................................................60
Cleaning the Projector ................................................................................................................61
Cleaning the Lens ........................................................................................................................................................................61
Cleaning the Case ........................................................................................................................................................................61
Compatibility Modes..................................................................................................................62
RS232 Commands .......................................................................................................................64
RS232 Protocol Function List.....................................................................................................65
Ceiling Installation......................................................................................................................68
Optoma Global Ofces...............................................................................................................69
Regulation & Safety notices.......................................................................................................71
Operation conditions..................................................................................................................72
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Safety Information
The lightning ash with arrow head within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufcient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of import operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THE PROJECTOR TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE
PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.
Class B emissions limits
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Important Safety Instruction
1. Read these instructions –before using this projector.
2. Keep these instructions –for future reference.
3. Follow all instructions.
4. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions :
A. Do not block any ventilation openings. To ensure reliable
operation of the projector and to protect it from overheating,
put the projector in a position and location that will not
interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, do not
place the projector on a bed, sofa, carpet, or similar surface
that may block the ventilation openings. Do not put it in an
enclosure, such as a bookcase or a cabinet that may keep air
from owing through its ventilation openings.
B. Do not use this projector near water or moisture. To reduce
the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose the projector to
rain or moisture.
C. Do not install near any heat sources, such as radiators, heaters,
stoves or other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat.
5. Clean only with a dry cloth.
6. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
7. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required
when the projector has been damaged in any way, such as:
rPower supply cord or plug is damaged.
r Liquids have spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus.
rThe projector has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
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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
re or electric shock.
9. See projector enclosure for safety related markings.
10. The projector should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone
except properly qualied service personnel.
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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 re or electric shock, do not
expose this projector to rain or moisture.
▀■Warning - Please do not open or disassemble the projector as this
may cause electric shock.
▀■Warning - When replacing the lamp, please allow unit to cool down,
and follow all replacement instructions. See pages 60.
▀■Warning - This projector will detect the life of the lamp itself. Please
be sure to change the lamp when it shows warning
messages.
▀■Warning - Use the “Lamp Reset” function from the on-screen display
“Options|Lamp Settings” menu after replacing the lamp
module (see page 47).
▀■Warning - When switching the projector off, please ensure the
cooling cycle has been completed before disconnecting
the power. Allow 90 seconds for the projector to cool
down.
▀■Warning - Do not use the lens cap when projector is in operation.
▀■Warning - When the lamp is approaching the end of its life, the
message “Lamp is approaching the end of its useful
life” displays on the screen. Please contact your local
reseller or service center to change the lamp as soon
as possible.
▀■Warning - To reduce the risk of injury to the eyes, do not look directly
into the laser beam on the remote control and do not point
the laser beam into anyone’s eyes. This remote control is
equipped with a Class II laser that emits radiation.
When the
lamp reaches
the end of its
life, the
projector will
not turn back
on until the
lamp
module has
been replaced.
To replace the
lamp, follow
the procedures
listed under
“Replacing the
Lamp” section
on page 60.
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Do:
vTurn off the product before cleaning.
vUse a soft cloth moistened with a mild detergent to clean the
display housing.
vDisconnect the power plug from the AC outlet if the product
is not being used for a long period of time.
Do not:
vBlock the ventilation slots and openings on the unit.
vUse abrasive cleaners, waxes or solvents to clean the unit.
vUse under the following conditions:
- In extremely hot, cold or humid environments. Ensure that
the ambient room temperature is within 5-40 °C and relative
humidity is 10-85% (max.), non-condensing.
- In areas susceptible to excessive dust and dirt.
- Near any appliance that generates a strong magnetic eld.
- In direct sunlight.
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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.
▀■Using a stick or laser pointer is recommended to avoid the need
for the presenter to enter the beam.
▀■Ensure that projectors are located out of the line of sight from
the screen to the audience; this ensures that, when presenters
look at the audience, they do not also have to stare at the
projector lamp. The best way to achieve this is by ceiling-
mounting the projector rather than placing it on oor or table
top.
▀■ When projector is used in a classroom, adequately supervise
students when they are asked to point out something on the
screen.
▀■In order to minimize the lamp power needed, use room blinds
to reduce ambient light levels.

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Introduction
Product Features
This product is a single chip 0.55” SVGA and XGA series DLP®pro-
jector. Outstanding features include:
uTexas Instruments Single chip DLP®Technology
uComputer Compatibility:
Apple Macintosh, iMac, and VESA Standards:
UXGA, SXGA+, SXGA, WXGA, WUXGA, XGA, SVGA, VGA
uVideo Compatibility:
■NTSC, NTSC4.43
■PAL/PAL-M/PAL-N/SECAM
■SDTV and EDTV compatible
■HDTV compatible (720p, 1080i, 1080p)
u Auto source detection with user denable settings
u Fully featured IR remote control with laser pointer and
mouse control
uUser friendly multilingual On Screen Menu
uAdvanced digital keystone correction and high
quality full screen image re-scaling
uUser friendly control panel
u One built-in speaker with 2 Watt amplier
uMacintosh and PC compatible
uHDMI 1.3 compatible
(Dependent on the model)
uInstant On Screen Help
u Closed Captioning equipped
uAuto Keystone (Dependent on the model)

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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.
Focus
Zoom
Contrast
Projector with lens cap
Zoom Series/Fix Zoom Series
IR Remote Control
(with 2 x AAA Batteries)
Power Cord 1.8m VGA Cable 1.8m USB Cable
(Mini type) 1.8m
(optional)
Carrying Case
(optional)
RGB to Component
Adapter
(optional)
SCART to RGB &
S-Video Adapter
(optional)
Documentation:
þUser’s Manual
þWarranty Card
þQuick Start Card
þWEEE Card
Due to the
difference in
applications
for each
country,
some regions
may have
different
accessories.
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Product Overview
Main Unit
1. Control Panel 8. Front IR Receiver
2. Zoom ( Zoom series only )
9. Rear IR Receiver
3. Focus 10. Kensington™ Lock
4. Lens 11. Tilt-Adjustment Foot
5. Lens CAP 12. Input/Output Connections
6. Elevator foot 13. Power Socket
7. Elevator button
Focus
Zoom
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difference
application
for each
model.
Function is
dependent
on the model
purchased.
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Control Panel
1. Keystone + / ▲
2. Enter / Help
(See page 51 Appendices for help function.)
3. Temp LED 8. Menu
4. Lamp LED 9. Re-Sync / ►
5. Power LED 10. Keystone - / ▼
6. Power 11. Source / ◄
7. AV-Mute
. Keystone +
. Keystone -
. Source Re-Sync .
Enter/Help Menu AV-Mute
PowerLampTemp
Power
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Rear View
1. RJ45 Connector (dependent on model)
2. Composite Video Input
3. Audio Input L/R RCA Connectors
4. VGA 2/ SCART/ YPbPr Connector
(dependent on model)
5. VGA 1/ SCART/ YPbPr Connector
6. VGA Out (dependent on model)
7. HDMI Connector (dependent on model)
8. Rear IR receiver
9. KensingtonTM Lock Port
10. Audio Out 3.5mm Jack
11. RS-232 Connector
12. Mini USB Connector (for remote mouse function)
13. Power Socket
14. S-Video Connector
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difference
application
for each
model.
Function is
dependent
on the model
purchased.
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Remote Control
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1. Indicator LED
2. Power On/Off
3. Laser Pointer
4. Page Up
5. Mouse Right Click
6. Four Directional
Select Keys
7. Re-Sync
8. Page Down
9. Volume +/-
10. Menu
11. Zoom
12. AV mute
13. Video Source
14. VGA Source
15. Freeze
16. S-Video Source
17. Contrast
18. Brightness
19. Number Buttons
(for password input)
20. Keystone +/-
21. Source
22. Enter/Help
23. Mouse Left Click
24. PC/Mouse control
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difference in
applications
for each
country,
some regions
may have
different
accessories.
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Connecting the Projector
Connect to Computer / Notebook
1. Power Cord
2. Mini USB Cable (Optional)
3. S-Video Cable (Optional)
4. Composite Video Cable (Optional)
5. Audio-in (Optional RCA to 3.5mm jack cable)
6. Audio-out (Optional 3.5mm jack cable)
7. VGA 2 Cable
8. VGA 1 Cable
9. VGA Out Cable
10. HDMI Cable (Optional)
11. RS-232 Cable (Optional)
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difference in
applications
for each
country, some
regions may
have different
accessories.
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Connect to Video Sources
1. Power Cord
2. S-Video Cable (optional)
3. RCA Type audio cable (optional)
4. Component Cable (optional)
5. RGB to Component Adapter (optional)
6. SCART to RGB & S-Video Adapter (optional)
7. VGA Cable
8. HDMI Cable (optional)
9. Audio-out (Optional RCA to 3.5mm jack cable)
10. Composite Video Cable (optional)
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DVD Player, Set-top Box,
HDTV receiver
Audio Out
L R
Audio In
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Video Output Audio - Out
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difference in
applications for
each country,
some regions
may have
different
accessories.
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Powering On/Off the Projector
Powering On the Projector
1. Remove the lens cover.
2. Connect the power cord to the projector.
3. Turn On the connected devices.
4. Ensure the Power LED is ashing and then press the power
button to turn On the projector.
The projector’s startup logo screen displays and connected
devices are detected. If the connected device is a PC, press the
appropriate keys on the computer keyboard to switch the
display output to the projector. (Check the user manual of the
PC to determine the appropriate Fn key combination to change
display output.)
See Security Setting on page 39 if security lock is enabled.
5. If more than one input device is connected, press the “Source”
button sequentially to switch between devices.
For direct source selection, see page 23.
(DVD and HDTV are supported through the VGA connector)
vTurn on the
projector rst
and then
select the
signal sources.
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Powering Off the Projector
1. Press POWER to turn off the projector lamp, a message displays on the
projector’s screen.
2. Press POWER again to conrm, otherwise the message disappears
after 15 seconds.
3. The cooling fans continue to operate for about 10 seconds for cooling
cycle .
(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 to restart the
projector.)
4. Turn off the main power switch. Disconnect the power cord from
the electrical outlet and the projector.
5. Do not turn on the projector immediately following a power off
procedure.
Warning Indicator
vWhen the LAMP LED indicator lights red, the projector will
automatically shut itself down. Please contact your local reseller
or service center. See pages 57-58.
v When the TEMP LED is on a steady (not ashing) red, the pro-
jector will automatically shut itself down. Under normal
conditions, the projector can be switched on again after it has
cooled down. If the problem persists, you should contact your
local dealer or our service center. See pages 57-58.
vWhen the POWER LED repeatedly blinks six (6) times in
conjunction with the LAMP LED blinking a single time, it
indicates the fan has failed. Please contact your local dealer or
our service center. See pages 57-58.
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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 u.
2. Raise the image to the desired height angle v, then release the
button to lock the elevator foot into position.
3. Use screw in foot w to ne-tune the display angle.
To lower the image:
1. Press the elevator button.
2. Lower the image, then release the button to lock the elevator
feet into position.
3. Use screw in foot w to ne-tune the display angle.
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Adjusting the Zoom / Focus (Zoom Series)
You may turn the zoom ring 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 3.28 to 38.7 feet (1 to 11.8 meters).
Use the keystone buttons to correct image distortion. They can be
found on the remote control and on the projector’s control panel.
. Keystone +
. Keystone -
. Source Re-Sync .
Enter/Help Menu AV-Mute
PowerLampTemp
Power
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3.28' (1m)
11.2' (3.4m)
18' (5.5m)
25.3' (7.7m)
32.8' (10m)
38.7' (11.8m)
Height
Diagonal
Width
86.7"
(220.2 cm)
25.5"
(64.8cm)
140.2"
(356.2 cm)
196.3"
(498.7 cm)
255"
(647.6 cm)
300.8"
(764.2 cm)
HdHd
77.5"
(196.8 cm)
22.8"
(57.9cm)
125.3"
(318.3 cm)
175.4"
(445.6 cm)
227.8"
(578.7 cm)
268.8"
(682.9 cm)
Adjusting Projection Image Size
(Zoom Series)
Screen
(Diagonal)
Max. 25.5”
(64.8cm)
86.7”
(220.2cm)
140.2”
(356.2cm)
196.3”
(498.7cm)
255”
(647.6cm)
300.8”
(764.2cm)
Min. 22.8”
(57.9cm)
77.5”
(196.8cm)
125.3”
(318.3cm)
175.4”
(445.6cm)
227.8”
(578.7cm)
268.8”
(682.9cm)
Screen size
Max
(WxH).
20.4” x 15.3”
51.8 x 38.9cm
69.4” x 52.0”
176.2x132.1cm
112.1” x 84.1”
285 x 213.7cm
157.1”x117.8”
399x299.2cm
204”x153”
518.1 x388.6cm
240.7”x180.5”
611.4 x458.5cm
Min.
(WxH)
18.2” x13.7”
46.3x34.7cm
62”” x45.5”
157.4x118.1cm
100.2” x 75.2”
254.6 x 191cm
140.3”x105.3”
356.5x267.4cm
182.3” x 136.7”
463 x 347cm
215.1”x161.3”
546.3 x409.7cm
Hd
Max. 2.1” (5.4cm) 7.2” (18.5cm) 11.8”
(29.9cm)
16.5”
(41.9cm)
21.4”
(54.4cm)
25.2”
(64.2cm)
Min. 1.9” (4.9cm) 6.5” (16.5cm) 10.5”
(26.7cm)
14.7”
(37.4cm)
19.1”
(48.6cm)
22.6”
(57.4cm)
Distance 3.28’ (1m) 11.2’ (3.4m) 18’ (5.5m) 25.3’ (7.7m) 32.8’ (10m) 38.7’ (11.8m)
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Adjusting the Focus (Fixed Zoom Series)
The Fixed Zoom Series’ lens is xed and does not provide a zoom
function. To focus the image, rotate the focus ring until the image is
clear. The projector will focus at distances from 4.9 to 40 feet (1.5 to
12.2 meters).
Adjusting Projection Image Size
Installation
4.9'(1.5m)
11.2'(3.4m)
18'(5.5m)
25.3'(7.7m)
32.8'(10m)
40'(12.2m)
Height
Diagonal
Width
83.7"
(212.5cm)
36.9”
(93.8cm)
135.3"
(343.8cm)
189.5"
(481.3cm)
246.1"
(625cm)
300.2"
(762.5cm)
Hd
Screen
(Diagonal)
36.9”
(93.8cm)
83.7”
(212.5cm)
135.3”
(343.8cm)
189.5”
(481.3cm)
2 .1”
(625cm)
300.2”
(762.5cm)
Screen size 29.5”x22.2”
75 x 56.3 cm
66.9”x50.2”
170 x127.5 cm
108.3”x81.2”
275 x206.3cm
151.6”x113.7”
385 x288.8cm
196.9”x147.6”
500 x375cm
240.2”x180.1”
610 x457.5cm
Hd 3.1” (7.9cm) 7” (17.9cm) 11.4” (28.9cm) 15.9” (40.4cm) 20.7” (52.5cm) 25.2” (64.1cm)
Distance 4.9’ (1.5m) 11.2’ (3.4m) 18’ (5.5m) 25.3’ (7.7m) 32.8’ (10m) 40’ (12.2m)