Optoma HD50 User manual

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Table of contents
Table of contents ................................................................ 1
Usage Notice ...................................................................... 3
Safety Information ...................................................................3
Precautions..............................................................................5
Eye Safety Warnings ...............................................................7
Introduction ......................................................................... 8
Package Overview...................................................................8
Standard Accessories .................................................................. 8
Optional Accessories ................................................................... 8
Product Overview ....................................................................9
Main Unit...................................................................................... 9
Connection Ports........................................................................ 10
Remote Control.......................................................................... 11
Installation......................................................................... 12
Connecting the Projector .......................................................12
Connect to Notebook ................................................................. 12
Connect to Video Sources ......................................................... 13
Powering On/O󰘯 the Projector...............................................14
Powering On the Projector......................................................... 14
Powering O󰘯 the Projector......................................................... 15
Warning Indicator....................................................................... 15
Adjusting the Projected Image...............................................16
Adjusting the Projector’s Height................................................. 16
Adjusting the vertical image position.......................................... 16
Adjusting Projection Image Size (1080p)................................... 17
User Controls .................................................................... 18
Remote Control .....................................................................18
On-screen Display Menus .....................................................20
How to operate........................................................................... 20
Menu Tree .............................................................................21
Image .........................................................................................25
Image | Advanced ...................................................................... 27
Image | Advanced | PureEngine ................................................ 29
Image | Advanced | Color Settings............................................. 30
Display .......................................................................................32

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Display | 3D................................................................................ 38
System ....................................................................................... 40
System | Lamp Setting ............................................................... 42
Setup.......................................................................................... 44
Setup | Language....................................................................... 46
Setup | Input Source .................................................................. 47
Setup | HDMI Link Settings ........................................................ 48
Setup | Signal (VGA/Component) .............................................. 49
Setup | Signal (Video) ................................................................ 50
Setup | Advanced....................................................................... 51
Appendices ....................................................................... 52
Troubleshooting.....................................................................52
Image .........................................................................................52
Other ..........................................................................................53
Projector LED Status Indicator................................................... 54
Remote Control.......................................................................... 55
Replacing the Lamp...............................................................56
Compatibility Modes ..............................................................59
Video Compatibility .................................................................... 59
Video Timing Detail Describe..................................................... 59
Computer Compatibility - VESA standards ................................ 60
Input Signal for HDMI/DVI-D...................................................... 61
True 3D Video Compatibility table..............................................62
RS232 Commands and Protocol Function List......................63
RS232 Pin Assignments (projector side) ................................... 63
RS232 Protocol Function List.....................................................64
Trademarks ...........................................................................80
Ceiling Mount Installation ......................................................81
Optoma Global O󰘲ces ..........................................................82
Regulation & Safety Notices..................................................84
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Usage Notice
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
su󰘲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
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE
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.Do not block any ventilation openings. To ensure reliable
operation of the projector and to protect from over heating,
it is recommended to install the projector in a location that
does not block ventilation. As an example, do not place the
projector on a crowded co󰘯ee table, sofa, bed, etc. Do not
put the projector in an enclosure such as a book case or a
cabinet that restricts air 󰘱ow.
2.Do not use the projector near water or moisture. To reduce
the risk of 󰘰re and/or electric shock, do not expose the
projector to rain or moisture.
3.Do not install near heat sources such as radiators, heaters,
stoves or any other apparatus such as ampli󰘰ers that emits
heat.
4.Clean only with dry cloth.

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Usage Notice
5. Only use attachments/accessories speci󰘰ed by the manu-
facturer.
6.Do not use the unit if it has been physically damaged or
abused.
Physical damage/abuse would be (but not limited to):
▀■ Unit has been dropped.
▀■ Power supply cord or plug has been damaged.
▀■ Liquid has been spilled on to the projector.
▀■ Projector has been exposed to rain or moisture.
▀■ Something has fallen in the projector or something is
loose inside.
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 󰘰re or electric shock.
8.See projector enclosure for safety related markings.
9.The unit should only be repaired by appropriate service
personnel.

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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 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 the
unit to cool down. Follow instructions as de-
scribed on page 56.
▀■ Warning- This projector will detect the life of the lamp
itself. Please be sure to change the lamp
when it shows warning messages.
▀■ Warning- Reset the "Lamp Reset" function from the
on-screen display "System|Lamp Setting"
menu after replacing the lamp module
(refer to pages 42-43).
▀■ Warning- When switching the projector o󰘯, please
ensure the cooling cycle has been completed
before disconnecting power. Allow 90 sec-
onds for the projector to cool down.
▀■ Warning- Do not use lens cap when projector is in
operation.
▀■ Warning- When the lamp is approaching to the end of
its life time, the message "Replacement sug-
gested" will show on the screen.
Please contact your local reseller or service
center to change the lamp as soon as pos-
sible.
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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 56.

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Usage Notice
Do:
▀■Turn o󰘯 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 not being used for a long period of time.
Do not:
▀■Block the slots and openings on the unit provided for
ventilation.
▀■Use abrasive cleaners, waxes or solvents to clean the
unit.
▀■Use under the following conditions:
- In extremely hot, cold or humid environments.
Ensure that the ambient room temperature is
within 5 - 40°C
Relative Humidity is 10 - 85% (Max.),
non-condensing
- In areas susceptible to excessive dust and dirt.
- Near any appliance generating a strong magnetic
󰘰eld.
- In direct sunlight.
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Keep this
manual for future
reference.

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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.
▀■In order to minimize the lamp power, use room blinds
to reduce ambient light levels.

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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 Optoma customer service.
Standard Accessories
Projector Power Cord 1.8m
Remote Control 2 x AAA Batteries
Optional Accessories
Carrying Case Lens Cap
HDMI
HDMI
VGA Cable HDMI Cable
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Optional
accessories
vary depending
on model,
speci󰘰cation and
region.
Documentation:

User's Manual

Warranty Card
 
Quick Start
Guide

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Introduction
Product Overview
Main Unit
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1. IR Receiver
2. Tilt-Adjustment Feet
3. Function Keys
4. LED Indicators
5. Power Button
6. LENS SHIFT
7. Zoom
8. Focus
9. Lens
10. Connection Ports

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Introduction
Connection Ports
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1. Power Socket
2. 3D Sync Out (5V) connector
3. HDMI 2 Connector (v1.4a 3D supported)
4. HDMI 1 Connector (v1.4a 3D supported)
5. USB for 󰘰rmware upgrad
6. VGA-IN/YPbPr/
7. RS-232 Connector (9-pin)
8. Component Video Input Connector (YPbPr)
9. USB for Power ([email protected])
10. Kensington Lock Port
11. Composite Video Input Connector
12. 12V OUT (12V, 500mA, 3.5mm mini jack)