Optoma Projector with lens cover User manual

English
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents........................1
Usage Notice ...............................2
Safety Information .......................................2
Precautions .................................................3
Eye Safety Warnings...................................5
Product Features.........................................5
Introduction .................................6
Package Overview ......................................6
Product Overview ........................................7
Main Unit..........................................................7
Control Panel ...................................................8
Connection Ports .............................................9
Remote Control..............................................10
Installation .................................11
Connecting the Projector........................... 11
Install the Projector Lens ............................... 11
Connect to Computer/Notebook ....................12
Connect to Video Sources .............................13
Powering On/Off the Projector ..................14
Powering On the Projector.............................14
Powering Off the Projector.............................15
Warning Indicator...........................................16
Adjusting the Projected Image ..................17
Adjusting the Projector’s Height.....................17
Adjusting the Projector’s Position ..................18
User Controls ............................21
Control Panel & Remote Control ...............21
Control Panel .................................................21
Remote Control..............................................23
Remote Code Setting ....................................25
Cable Connection for Wired Control ..............26
On-screen Display Menus .........................27
How to operate ..............................................27
Menu Tree .................................................28
IMAGE ...........................................................30
IMAGE | Advanced ........................................32
DISPLAY........................................................34
DISPLAY | Geometry *...................................37
DISPLAY | PIP ...............................................39
DISPLAY | 3D ................................................40
SETUP...........................................................41
SETUP | Lens Function .................................43
SETUP | Security ...........................................44
SETUP | Signal (RGB)...................................45
SETUP | Signal (Video) .................................46
SETUP | Audio Settings .................................47
SETUP | Advanced ........................................48
SETUP | Network...........................................49
SETUP | Image Blending *.............................54
OPTIONS.......................................................55
OPTIONS | Lamp Settings.............................57
OPTIONS | Remote Settings .........................58
OPTIONS | Advanced....................................59
Network Application System Introduction *60
How to use Web Control................................60
How to use the Card Reader .........................67
How to use the Optoma Presenter ................70
Appendices................................74
Troubleshooting.........................................74
Image Problems.............................................74
Replacing the Lamp ..................................78
Replacing the AFCM .................................80
Replacing the Geo Module........................82
Compatibility Modes ..................................83
Remote Key Code .....................................85
RS232 Commands and Protocol Function
List.............................................................86
RS232 Pin Assignments ................................86
RS232 Protocol Function List ........................87
Ceiling Mount Installation ..........................91
Optoma Global Ofces ..............................92
Regulation & Safety Notices......................94
FCC Notice ....................................................94
Declaration of Conformity for EU countries ...95

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Usage Notice
The lightning ash with arrow head within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous volt-
age” 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 important operating and maintenance (servic-
ing) 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 A emissions limits
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Inter-
ference-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 coffee 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.
5. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
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 danger-
ous 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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Safety Information

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Usage Notice
Please follow all warnings, precautions and mainte-
nance 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 projec-
tor as this may cause electric shock.
▀■Warning- When replacing the lamp, please allow the unit
to cool down. Follow instructions as described
on pages 78-79.
▀■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 “OPTIONS | Lamp Settings”
menu after replacing the lamp module (refer to
page 57).
▀■Warning- When switching the projector off, please ensure
the cooling cycle has been completed before
disconnecting power. Allow 60 seconds for the
projector to cool down.
▀■Warning- Do not use lens cap when projector is in opera-
tion.
▀■Warning- When the lamp is approaching the end of its
lifetime, the message “Lamp Warning: Lamp
life exceeded.” will show on the screen. Please
contact your local reseller or service center to
change the lamp as soon as possible.
▀■Warning- Do not look into or point the laser pointer on
your remote control into your or someone’s
eyes. Laser pointer can cause permanent dam-
age to eyesight.
▀■Warning- Do not transport the projector with any lens
installed.
Precautions

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Usage Notice
Do:
Turn off 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 hous-
ing.
Disconnect the power plug from AC outlet if the product is not be-
ing 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°C ~
40°C
Relative humidity is 10% ~ 85%
In areas susceptible to excessive dust and dirt.
Near any appliance generating a strong magnetic eld.
In direct sunlight.
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Usage Notice
▀■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 re-
duce ambient light levels.
Product Features
▀■XGA (1024 x 768) / WXGA (1280 x 800) Native resolution
▀■HD compatible – 1080p supported
▀■Extensive optional lens
▀■Wide lens shift range for installation exibility
▀■Single lamp system
▀■Comprehensive input/output terminals and control interfaces
▀■Network support
Eye Safety Warnings

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Introduction
Power Cord 3.0m
Unpack and inspect the box contents to ensure all parts listed
below are in the box. If something is missing, please contact
your nearest customer service.
Documentation:
 User’s Manual
 Warranty Card
 Quick Start Card
 WEEE Card
(for EMEA only)
NOTE
Due to different
applications in
each Country,
some regions
may have differ-
ent accessories.
(*) Optional ac-
cessory
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2 x AA Batteries
Projector with lens cover
Remote ControlVGA Cable 1.8m
AA
AA
Package Overview
Remote Control Adapter *

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Introduction
Ventilation (inlet)
Projection Lens
Lens Ring Cover
IR Receivers
LED Indicators
Lamp Door
Tilt-Adjustment Feet
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Product Overview
Main Unit
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4
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4
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Ventilation (outlet)
Control Panel
Input / Output Connection
Ports
Power Switch
AFCM Door
Power Socket
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10.
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12.
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NOTE
Do not block pro-
jector in/out air
vents and keep
30cm clearance
around vents for
air ow concern.
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Introduction
Control Panel
Off
Power button
Shutter
Source
Zoom
Focus
Shift
VGA 1
VGA 2
Menu
Re-Sync
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
DVI-D
HDMI
Four Directional Select Keys
Enter
YPbPr
BNC
AV Mute
Info. (Information)
S-Video
Video
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Introduction
Connection Ports
VGA-Out Connector
(Monitor Loop-through Output)
RS-232 Connector (9-pin DIN
Type)
VGA1-In/SCART Connector
(PC Analog Signal/Component
Video Input/HDTV/YPbPr)
VGA2-In Connector
(PC Analog Signal/Component
Video Input/HDTV/YPbPr)
DVI-D Connector
HDMI Connector
Composite Video Input Con-
nector
S-Video Input Connector
Component Video Input Connec-
tor (YPbPr)
BNC Input Connector (YPbPr/
RGBHV)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
3D Sync Out (5V) Connector
12V Trigger Relay Connector
(12V, 250mA. 3.5mm Mini Jack)
In/Out Wired Remote Connector
(3.5mm jack)
Audio Output Connector
(3.5mm Mini Jack) *
Audio Input Connector
(3.5mm Mini Jack) *
Left/Right RCA Audio Input Con-
nector *
Power Switch
Power Socket
RJ-45 Networking Connector
Mini USB B Connector
(For display over USB purpose) *
Kensington™ Lock Port
USB A Connector / (Wireless
Dongle) *
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NOTE
(*) It does not
support for basic
model.
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Introduction
Remote Control
Power On
Standby
Function 1 / Function 2
(Programmable see P.58)
Lens Function:
(1) Lens Focus
(2) Lens Zoom
(3) Lens Shift
LED Indicator
Source
Volume +/-
Shutter
Keystone
Display Mode
HDMI
DVI
Re-Sync
Information
Numbered Keypad
YPbPr
All
Video
ID
BNC
VGA 2
VGA 1
S-Video
Format (Image Aspect Ratio)
Menu
Four Directional Select Keys
Enter
Test Pattern
AV Mute
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
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NOTE
Number keypad
(for password
input exclude “0”,
“0” can not use
as part of the
password)
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Installation
Lens Installing Procedure:
1. Remove the lens ring cover. 1
2. Remove the lens cap counterclockwise. 2
3. Pull the bar to release the lock. 3
4. Be sure the label of lens is upward and then push the lens into the
position. 4
5. Rotate the lens clockwise to lock the lens. 5
6. Put the lens ring cover back to its place. 6
Install the Projector Lens
NOTE
Before installing
or replacing the
lens, switch off
the power of the
projector.
Avoid using the
remote control or
projector keypad
button to adjust
the lens shift or
zoom/focus while
the lens attach-
ment process is
carried out.
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Connecting the Projector
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5 6
2
3 4
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Installation
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MOLEX
Audio Cable *
Network Cable *
12V DC Jack *
Audio Cable Jack/RCA *
Power Cord
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
HDMI Cable *
DVI-D Cable*
VGA Cable
USB Cable *
RS232 Cable *
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
NOTE
Due to the differ-
ence in applica-
tions for each
country, some
regions may
have different
accessories.
(*) Optional ac-
cessory
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Connect to Computer/Notebook
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3
1
2
3
5
8
9
10
6
7
Computer/Notebook
Audio Output
Monitor
Computer/Notebook +12V Output

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Installation
R
HDMI Cable *
RCA Component Cable for
YPbPr *
Audio Cable RCA/RCA *
Composite Video Cable *
S-Video Cable *
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
4
5
1
2
Connect to Video Sources
6
3
2
7
8
9
10
15-Pin to 3 RCA Component/
HDTV Adaptor *
BNC Cable *
12V 3.5mm Jack *
Audio Cable Jack/RCA *
Power Cord
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
NOTE
Due to the differ-
ence in applica-
tions for each
country, some
regions may
have different
accessories.
(*) Optional ac-
cessory
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+12V Output
Audio Output
DVD Player, Set-top Box,
HDTV receiver
Composite
Video Output
S-Video Output
DVD Player, Set-top Box,
HDTV receiver
NOTE
12V 3.5mm Jack
Power
N.C.
N.C.
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Installation
Powering On the Projector
1. Securely connect the power cord. Power on the switch 1 and the
Power LED  ashes Red.
2. Turn on the lamp by pressing “ ” button either on the rear of the
projector or on the remote control. The Power LED will now turn
blue. 2
The startup screen will display in approximately 10 seconds. The
 rst time you use the projector, you will be asked to select the
preferred language and power saving mode.
3. Turn on and connect the source that you want to display on the
screen (computer, notebook, video player, etc). The projector will
detect the source automatically. If not, push menu button and go
to “OPTIONS”.
Make sure that the “Source Lock” has been set to “Off”.
If you connect multiple sources at the same time, press the direct
source buttons on the control panel or on the remote control to
switch between inputs.
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NOTE
Turn on the
projector  rst and
then select the
signal sources.
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Powering On/Off the Projector
NOTE
When Power
mode (Standby)
is set to Eco, the
VGA and RJ45
will be deacti-
vated when the
projector is in
standby.
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Powering Off the Projector
1. Press the “Standby”button on the remote control or “Off” on the
control panel to turn off the projector. 1
The following message will be displayed on the screen.
Press the “ Standby ”button on the remote control or “Off” on the
control panel again 1 to con rm otherwise the message will disap-
pear after 15 seconds. When you pressing for the second time,
the projector will shut down.
2. The cooling fans continue to operate for about 60 seconds for
cooling cycle and the POWER LED will  ash Blue. When the
POWER LED turns red, the projector has entered standby mode.
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 the “”but-
ton either on the rear of the projector or on the remote control to
restart the projector. 2
3. Power off the switch. 3
4. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and from the
projector.
5. Do not turn on the projector immediately following the power off
procedure.
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Installation
Warning Indicator
When the warning indicators (see below) come on, the projector will
automatically shutdown:
“LAMP” LED indicator is lit orange and if “POWER” LED indicator
ashes red.
“TEMP” LED indicator is lit red and if “POWER” LED indicator
ashes red. This indicates the projector has overheated. Under
normal conditions, the projector can be switched back on.
“TEMP” LED indicator ashes red and if “POWER” LED indicator
ashes red.
Unplug the power cord from the projector, wait for 30 seconds and
try again. If the warning indicator light up again, please contact your
nearest service center for assistance.
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NOTE
Contact the
nearest service
center if the pro-
jector displays
these symptoms.
See pages 92-93
for more informa-
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Installation
Adjusting the Projector’s Height
The projector is equipped with elevator feet for adjusting the
image height.
Locate the adjustable foot you wish to modify on the underside of
the projector.
Rotate the adjustable ring clockwise to raise the projector or
counter clockwise to lower it. Repeat with the remaining feet as
needed.
1.
2.
Adjusting the Projected Image
Tilt-Adjustment Ring
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Installation
Adjusting the Projector’s Position
To determine where to position the projector, consider the size and
shape of your screen, the location of your power outlets, and the
distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment.
WXGA
10%W 10%W
50%H
50%H
Width(W)
Height (H)
XGA
18%W 18%W
60%H
60%H
Width(W)
Height (H)
Lens
Optoma Model Name A02 A01 A03
Focal Length (f) (mm) 18.07 14.05 22.61
F number 2 2.3 2.3
Zoom Range (Ratio) 1.25 1.28 1.9
Zoom & Focus Adjustment Motorized
Motorized Lens Shift (XGA) Horizontal : +/-18%, Vertical : +/-60%
Motorized Lens Shift (WXGA) Horizontal : +/-10%, Vertical : +/-50%
NOTE
These tables are
for user’s refer-
ence only.
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User Controls
A02
Screen size
Projection Distance (mm)
XGA WXGA
(inch) Wide Tele Wide Tele
40 1290 1620 1090 1370
50 1620 2030 1370 1720
60 1950 2445 1650 2065
70 2280 2855 1930 2415
80 2610 3270 2210 2765
90 2940 3680 2490 3115
100 3270 4095 2765 3465
150 4920 6155 4165 5215
200 6570 8220 5560 6960
250 8220 10280 6960 8705
300 9870 12345 8360 10450
350 11525 14405 9760 12200
400 13175 16470 11155 13945
450 14825 18530 12555 15695
500 16475 20590 13955 17440
A01
Screen size
Projection Distance (mm)
XGA WXGA
(inch) Wide Tele Wide Tele
40 1000 1290 845 1090
50 1255 1620 1065 1370
60 1515 1950 1258 1650
70 1775 2280 1500 1930
80 2030 2610 1720 2210
90 2285 2940 1940 2490
100 2545 3270 2160 2770
150 3830 4920 3250 4170
200 5120 6570 4345 5570
250 6410 8220 5440 6970
300 7695 9870 6540 8375
350 8985 11520 7625 9770
400 10270 13160 8720 11160
450 11560 14810 9800 12560
500 12845 16460 10890 13960
NOTE
Projection
distance: From
screen to lens.
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User Controls
A03
Screen size
Projection Distance (mm)
XGA WXGA
(inch) Wide Tele Wide Tele
40 1590 3090 1340 2610
50 2005 3875 1690 3275
60 2420 4665 2040 3945
70 2830 5450 2390 4610
80 3245 6235 2740 5275
90 3660 7025 3090 5945
100 4070 7810 3440 6610
150 6140 11740 5185 9945
200 8205 15675 6935 13275
250 10270 19605 8685 16610
300 12335 23540 10435 19940
350 14400 27470 12185 23275
400 16470 31405 13935 26610
450 18535 35335 15685 29940
500 20600 39270 17435 33275