Optoma H30 User manual

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Usage Notice
Precautions........................................................................................................2
Introduction
Product Features ...............................................................................................4
Package Overview .............................................................................................5
Product Overview...............................................................................................6
Main Unit ......................................................................................................6
Control Panel ...............................................................................................7
Connection Ports ......................................................................................... 8
Wireless Remote Control ............................................................................ 9
Installation
Connecting the Projector ................................................................................... 10
Powering On/Off the Projector ........................................................................... 11
Powering On the Projector ...........................................................................11
Powering Off the Projector ...........................................................................12
Adjusting the Projected Image...........................................................................13
Adjusting the Projector’s Height .................................................................. 13
Adjusting the Projector’s Zoom/Focus.........................................................14
UserControls
Control Panel & Remote Control.......................................................................15
Onscreen Display Menus .................................................................................18
How to Operate ............................................................................................18
Menu Tree .................................................................................................... 19
Picture ..........................................................................................................20
Image........................................................................................................... 22
System .........................................................................................................24
Display .........................................................................................................25
Appendices
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................26
Replacing the Lamp ..........................................................................................29
Table of Contents

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Usage Notice
Precautions
Follow all warnings, precautions, and maintenance proce-
dures as recommended in this user’s guide.
Warning- Do not look into the lens. The bright light may cause
eye injury.
Warning- To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this product to rain or moisture.
Warning- To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not open or
disassemble the product.
Warning- Please allow the unit to cool down before changing the
lamp; carefully follow the lamp replacement
instructions listed under “Replacing the Lamp.”
Warning- This product self-detects the life cycle of the lamp and
will display a warning message when the lamp is
about to expire. Be sure to replace the lamp when it
displays warning messages.
Warning- After installing a new lamp, reset the lamp life
using the onscreen menu.
Warning- Before turning off the product, follow the cooling fan
to run for several minutes.
Warning- Turn on the projector first and then select the signal
sources.
Warning- When the lamp reaches the end of its life, it will burn
out and may make a loud “popping” sound. If this
occurs, 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
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Do:
Turn off the product before cleaning.
Use a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent to clean the
display housing.
Disconnect the power plug from AC outlet if the product is not
being used for a long period of time.
Do not:
Block the slots and openings on the unit provided for
ventilation.
Place in direct sunlight.
Use abrasive cleaners, waxes, or solvents to clean the unit.
Use under the following conditions:
- Extreme heat, cold, or humidity.
- In areas susceptible to excessive dust and dirt.
- Near any appliance generating a strong magnetic field.
Usage Notice

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Product Features
This product is a SVGA single chip 0.55-inch DLPTM
projector. Its outstanding features follow:
Masked wide 480p (800 x 480); perfect for DVD
4.6-pounds/2.0kg compact design
Single chip DLPTM technology
HDTV compatible (480i/p, 576i/p, 1080i, 720p)
NTSC/NTSC4.43/PAL/PAL-M/PAL-N/SECAM, and
HDTV compatible
Wireless remote control
User-friendly multilingual on-screen display menu
Advanced keystone correction
User-friendly control panel
180-watt replaceable P-VIP lamp with Economy- mode
support
Apple Macintosh compatible
Introduction

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Introduction
Wireless Remote
Controller
Battery x 2
Projector Unit
Package Overview
This projector comes with all the items shown below. Check to
make sure your unit is complete, contact your dealer
immediately.
User’s Manual/
Warranty Card
Power Cord
Due to the differ-
ence in applica-
tions for each
country, some
regions may have
different
accessories.
S-Video Cable
D-15 to RCA Adapter
for YPbPr
Composite Video Cable
Carrying Case
SCART RGB Connector
(For European Use Only)
Lens Cap

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Introduction
Main Unit
Product Overview
1. Control Panel
2. Zoom Ring
3. Focus Lens
4. Elevator Button
5. IR Receivers
6. Connection Ports
7. Power Socket
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Control Panel
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1. Power
-Temp Indicator
-Lamp Indicator
2. Keystone+
3. Re-sync
4. Menu/Exit
5. Enter
6. Source
7. Keystone -
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Introduction
Connection Ports
1 Power Socket
2. IR Receiver
3. S-Video Input Connector
4. Composite Video Input Connector
5. Monitor Out Connector
6. Component/SCART RGB & Computer (VGA) input
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Wireless Remote Control
Re-sync
4 x 3
Freeze
Keystone
Adjustment
PowerOn/Off
Enter
S-Video Source
Menu/Exit
Contrast
Introduction
Brightness
Native 4x3
Four Directional
Keys
16 x 9
Hide
Zoom
Window
Native 16x9
CompositeSource VGA Source
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Connecting the Projector
1. Component video\SCART RGB connection diagram
2. Monitor Out
3. S-Video Input
4. Composite Video Input
5. Power Socket
6. IR Receiver
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Installation
Power Button
Powering On the Projector
1. Remove the lens cap.
2. Ensure that both the power cord and signal cable are securely
connected.
3. Turn on the power and lamp by pressing the “Power” button
on the control panel. The start-up screen will be displayed in
approximately one minute.
4. Turn on your source (computer, notebook, or video player ,
etc...); the projector will automatically detect your source.
If the screen displays “No Signal,” please make sure the signal
cables are securely connected.
If you connect multiple sources at the same time, use the “Source”
button on the control panel to select the desired source.
Powering On/Off the Projector
Turn on the
projector first
followed by the
signal sources.
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Installation
Powering Off the Projector
1. Press the “Power” button to turn off the projector lamp.
2. After pressing “Power,” you will see the following message,
“Power off the lamp? ” displayed on the screen. Press the
“Power” button again to confirm, otherwise the message will
disappear after five seconds.
3. When the projector is off, the “Power” LED indicator will
be orange approximately 120 seconds for the lamp cooling.
Only after the “Power” indicator blinks green and the projec-
tor is at the standby mode, the power cord can be unplugged
from the unit.
4. Do not turn on the projector immediately following a power
off procedure.
When the “LAMP” indicator lights orange, the lamp may fail.
Please contact your local reseller or service center.
When the “TEMP” indicator flashes orange for about ten seconds,
you will see a message “Fan Fail” or “Over Temperature”on the
display. The projector will automatically shut down. Under normal
conditions, the projector can be switched on again for your
presentation. If the problem persists, contact your local reseller or
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ElevatorFoot
Installation
The projector is equipped with an elevator foot to adjust the
projector’s height.
To raise or lower the projector :
1. Turn the projector over and locate the elevator foot. Press
the elevator button to extend the foot so it may be
adjusted.
2. While holding down the elevator button, adjust the foot to
the desired height, then release the button to lock the
elevator foot into position.
3. Use to fine-tune tilt-adjustment
4. Lower the projector so it rests on its foot; adjust as
needed.
Adjusting the Projected Image
Adjusting the Projector’s Height
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Zoom Ring
Adjusting the Projector’s Zoom/Focus
Youmay adjust thezoom to zoom thelens in orout. Turn the zoom
ring
to zoom in or zoom out. To focus on the image, turn the focus
lens until you see a clear image. The projector will focus from 3.93
to 32.81 feet (1.25 to 10m) distances of feet.
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Remote ControlControl Panel
User Controls
Control Panel & Remote Control
There are two ways for you to control the functions: with
remote control and control panel.
UsingtheRemoteControl
Power
4“Power” turns on the projector’s lamp. Refer to the “Powering
On/Off the Projector” section on page 11~ 12 for more details.
Hide
4“Hide” immediately turns the screen black. Press “Hide” again
to restore the displayed image.
Freeze
4“Freeze” pauses the screen image, press “Freeze” again to un-
pause.
Re-Sync
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User Controls
Brightness
4Adjusts the brightness of the image.
Zoom
4Zooms in or out on the image.
Contrast
4Controls the degree of difference between the lightest and
darkest parts of the picture.
Keystone +/-
4Corrects image distortion caused by tilting the projector.
4 x 3
4Scales the image at a 4:3 aspect ratio.
16 x 9
4Scales the image at a 16:9 aspect ratio.
Window
4Enables the viewing of a 2.35:1 or 1.85:1 movie without black
bars at the top and bottom of the screen. Some of the original
image will be lost from the left and right edges of the screen.
Native 4 x 3
4Displays the native image with 0% overscan.
Native 16 x 9
4Displays the native image with 0% overscan.
Four Directional Select Keys
4Press “Menu/Exit,” then use to select menu
items or to make adjustments to your selection.
Enter
4Confirms your selection.
Menu/Exit
4Displays or exits the onscreen display menu.
Composite
4Chooses video source.
S-Video
4Chooses S-Video source.
VGA
4Chooses Analog RGB, Analog YPbPr, Component, and HDTV
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Using the Control Panel
Keystone +/-
4Corrects image distortion caused by tilting the projector.
Re-Sync
4Automatically synchronizes the projector with the input source.
Source
4Chooses RGB, S-Video, Composite, Component, and HDTV
sources.
Enter
4Confirms your selection.
Menu/Exit
4Displays or exits the onscreen display menus.
Power/Standby
4Refer to the “Powering On/Off the Projector” section on pages
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User Controls
How to Operate
4The projector has multilingual onscreen display menus that allow
you to make image adjustments and change a variety of settings.
The projector automatically detects the source.
4Press “Menu/Exit” on the Remote Control or Control Panel.
4When the menu is displayed, use to navigate the
main menu. To Select a specific icon, press “Enter” to access
related.
To exit the main menu, press “Menu/Exit”.
4When a sub menu is displayed, use to select the desired
item and adjust the settings with .
To exit the sub menu, press “Menu/Exit”.
4After using to make selections within the sub menu, press
“Enter” to confirm your changes and return to the sub menu.
Press “Menu/Exit” to return to the main menu. If you do not
press “Enter” to confirm your changes before exiting, the
items will not to be modified.
Onscreen Display Menus
Main menu Sub menu
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User Controls
Menu Tree
PICTURE............... Mode
Contrast
Brightness
Color (Video only)
Tint (Video only)
Sharpness
Gamma
Reset
White Peaking
Color Temp
Image Mode
Advanced Adjustment
Reset
Language
Bulb
Source Lock
Auto Shutdown
Blanking
Eco Mode
Projection
Format
Keystone
Zoom Mode
IMAGE...................
SYSTEM.................
DISPLAY...............
Cinema/Normal/Vivid/User-1/
User-2
Current/All
Film/Video/Graphics/PC
R Contrast/G Contrast/B Contrast/
R Brightness/G Brightness/
B Brightness
Current/All
Lamp Hour/Lamp Reminding/Lamp
Reset
On/Off
On/Off
Blue/Black
1/2/3
English/French/Japanese/Span-
ish/Chinese(Simple)(Traditional)/
Italian/Portugese/Germanic/
Korean
Front Desktop/Front Ceiling/Rear
Desktop/Rear Ceiling
On/Off
4X3/16X9/Window/Native 4X3/
Native 16X9
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PICTURE
Mode
There are three factory presets optimized for various types of
pictures: cinema, normal, and vivid. You can customize contrast,
brightness, intensity, color, tint, sharpness, and gamma for each
preset mode.
Contrast
Contrast controls the degree of difference between the lightest
and darkest parts of the picture. Adjusting the contrast changes
the amount of black and white in the image.
4Press to decrease the contrast.
4Press to increase the contrast.
Brightness
Adjusts the brightness of the image.
4Press to darken image.
4Press to lighten image.
Color
Adjusts a video image from black and white to fully saturated
color.
4Press to decrease the amount of color in the image.
4Press to increase the amount of color in the image.
Tint
Adjusts the color balance of red and green.
4Press to increase the amount of green in the image.
4Press to increase the amount of red in the image.
Sharpness
Adjusts the sharpness of the image.
4Press to decrease the sharpness.
4Press to increase the sharpness.
User Controls
The “Tint” sub
menu is not supported
under the Component
Video or Analog RGB
input sources.