Optoma W415-M 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
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 (WXGA).................................. 17
Adjusting Projection Image Size (1080p)................................... 18
User Controls ....................................................................................... 19
Remote Control ...............................................................................19
On-screen Display Menus...............................................................22
How to operate........................................................................... 22
Menu Tree.......................................................................................23
Image .........................................................................................28
Image | Advanced ...................................................................... 30
Image | Advanced | Color Matching ........................................... 32
Image | Advanced | Signal ......................................................... 33
Display .......................................................................................34
Display | 3D................................................................................ 36
Setup.......................................................................................... 37
Setup | Language....................................................................... 39
Setup | Security.......................................................................... 40
Setup |Audio Settings................................................................. 43
Setup | Advanced....................................................................... 44
Setup | Network.......................................................................... 45
Setup | LAN Settings.................................................................. 46
Setup |Control Settings .............................................................. 47
Options....................................................................................... 48

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Table of contents
Ver.: 1
Options |Input Source ................................................................ 51
Options |Remote Settings .......................................................... 52
Options | Advanced.................................................................... 53
Options |Lamp Setting................................................................ 55
LAN_RJ45 .......................................................................................57
Appendices........................................................................................... 68
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................68
Image .........................................................................................68
Other ..........................................................................................69
Projector LED Status Indicator................................................... 70
Remote Control.......................................................................... 71
Replacing the Lamp ........................................................................ 72
Compatibility Modes........................................................................75
Video Compatibility .................................................................... 75
Video Timing Detail Describe..................................................... 75
Computer Compatibility - VESA standards ................................ 76
Input Signal for HDMI/DVI-D ..................................................... 77
True 3D Video Compatibility table..............................................78
RS232 Commands and Protocol Function List ............................... 79
RS232 Pin Assignments (projector side) ................................... 79
RS232 Protocol Function List.....................................................80
Telnet Commands...........................................................................98
AMX Device Discovery commands ................................................. 98
PJLink™ supported commands ...................................................... 99
Trademarks ...................................................................................101
Ceiling Mount Installation .............................................................. 103
Optoma Global O󰘲ces..................................................................104
Regulation & Safety Notices ......................................................... 106

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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 pres-
ence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompa-
nying 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.
Usage Notice

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Usage Notice
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 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
described on page 72.
▀■ 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 55-56).
▀■ Warning- When switching the projector o󰘯, please
ensure the cooling cycle has been
completed before disconnecting power.
Allow 90 seconds 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
suggested" will show on the screen.
Please contact your local reseller or service
center to change the lamp as soon as
possible.
Note
Note
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 72.

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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.
Note
Note
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.
Projector with lens
cap
Power Cord 1.8m 15 pin D-sub VGA
Cable
Remote Control 2 x AAA Batteries Carrying Case
Documentation :

User's Manual

Warranty Card

Quick Start Guide

WEEE Card
Note
Note
Due to di󰘯erent
applications in
each Country,
some regions may
have di󰘯erent
accessories.
Introduction

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Introduction
Product Overview
Main Unit
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
1. IR Receiver
2. Tilt-Adjustment Feet
3. Lens Cap
4. Function Keys
5. LED Indicators
6. Power Button
7. LENS SHIFT
8. Zoom
9. Focus
10. Lens
11. Connection Ports

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Introduction
Connection Ports
16 15 14 13 12 11
10
98765
4
321
1. Power Socket
2. VGA2-IN/YPbPr
3. VGA1-IN/YPbPr/
4. SERVICE
5. VGA-OUT
6. RS-232C
7. DisplayPort
8. HDMI
9. RJ-45
10. Kensington MicrosaverTM Lock Port
11. VIDEO
12. AUDIO2-IN (L and R)
13. S-Video
14. AUDIO1 IN
15. AUDIO OUT
16. 12V OUT

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Introduction
Note
Note
Due to generic
remote, function is
model dependent.
CAUTION
Use of controls,
adjustments or
performance
of procedures
other than those
speci󰘰ed herein
may result in
hazardous laser
light exposure.
Complies with
FDA performance
standards for
laser products
except for
deviations
pursuant to Laser
Notice No. 50,
dated June 24,
2007.
Remote Control
1. Power On
2. Test Pattern
3. Function 1 (Assignable)
4. Display mode / Mouse
Left Key
5. Four Directional Select
Keys
6. Enter
7. Information Panel
8. Source
9. Volume +/-
10. Format (Aspect Ratio)
11. Zoom
12. VGA1/1 (Number Button
for password input)
13. VGA2/4
14. BNC/7
15. S-Video/2
16. Video/5
17. YPbPr/8
18. Power O󰘯
19. Mouse Switch
20. Function 2 (Assignable)
21. AV Mute / Mouse Right
Key
22. Laser (DO NOT POINT IN
EYES)
23. Re-Sync
24. V Keystone +/-
25. Menu
26. Remote code All
27. HDMI2
28. HDMI1/3
29. DVI/6
30. 3D/0
31. DisplayPort/9
32. Remote code 01~99
1
22
23
24
2
3
4
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
18
19
20
21
25
15
16
17
31
32
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26
27
28
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Installation
Connecting the Projector
Connect to Notebook
1................................................................... VGA Input Cable
2................................. DVI/HDMI Cable (Optional Accessory)
3........................................ HDMI Cable (Optional Accessory)
4........................................................................... Power Cord
5........................................ Audio Cable (Optional Accessory)
6.......................................RS232 Cable (Optional Accessory)
Note
Note
Due to the
di󰘯erence in
applications for
each country,
some regions may
have di󰘯erent
accessories.
E62405SP
R
VGA, DVI, HDMI
4
5
32
1
6
Installation

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Installation
Connect to Video Sources
1............SCART RGB/S-Video Adapter (Optional Accessory)
2........................................ HDMI Cable (Optional Accessory)
3........................................................................... Power Cord
4.....................................S-Video Cable (Optional Accessory)
5...................... Composite Video Cable (Optional Accessory)
Note
Note
12V OUT is a
programmable
trigger.
Note
Note
Due to the
di󰘯erence in
applications for
each country,
some regions may
have di󰘯erent
accessories.
Video Output
S-Video Output
DVD player, Set-top Box
HDTV receiver
DVD player, Set-top Box
HDTV receiver
E62405SP
R
1
4
5
3
2

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Installation
Powering On/O󰘯 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 laptop,
press the appropriate keys on the computer keyboard to
switch the display output to the projector. (Check the user
manual of the laptop to determine the appropriate Fn key
combination to change display output.)
See Security Settings on page 40 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 20.
Note
Note
Turn on the
projector 󰘰rst and
then select the
signal sources.
Note
Note
Due to the
di󰘯erence in
applications for
each country,
some regions may
have di󰘯erent
accessories.
Note
Note
12V OUT is a
programmable
trigger.

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Installation
Warning Indicator
▀■When the Lamp LED indicator lights red, the projector will
automatically shut itself down. Please contact your local
reseller or service center. See page 70.
▀■ When the Temp LED is on a steady (not 󰘱ashing) red, the
projector 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 page 70.
Powering O󰘯 the Projector
1. Press the " " button on the remote control or "POWER"
button on the panel of the projector to turn o󰘯 the projector.
First push of button will display the following message on the
screen.
Press the button again to con󰘰rm the shut down. If the
button is not pressed, the message will disappear in 5
seconds.
2. The Power LED 󰘱ashes green (1 sec on, 1sec o󰘯) and the
fans will speed up during shut down cooling cycle. The
projector reaches stand-by mode as soon as the Power LED
󰘱ashes green (2 sec on, 2 sec o󰘯).
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" button on the rear of the projector or " " on the
remote control to restart the projector.
3. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and the
projector only when the projector is in stand-by mode.
Note
Note
Contact the
nearest service
center if the
projector displays
these symptoms.
See page 104 for
more information.

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Installation
Adjusting the Projected Image
Adjusting the Projector’s Height
The projector is equipped with tilt-adjuster feet for
adjusting the image height.
To adjust the angle of the picture, turn the tilt-adjuster right
or left until the desired angle has been achieved.
Adjusting the vertical image position
The Lens Shift function can be used to adjust the
position of the vertically.
Lens shift adjustment for WXGA
The display position
can be shifted upward
up to 7% and down to
4.5% elevation of the
display.
Lens shift adjustment for 1080P
The display position
can be shifted upward
up to 9% and down to
5% elevation of the
display.
Note
Note
• The projector
table or stand
should be
level and
sturdy.
• Position the
projector
so that it is
perpendicular
to the screen.
• For personal
safety, please
secure
the cables
properly.
Lens shift adjustable range
7%
Shift to top
7%V
1V
4.5%V 4.5%
Shift range
Lens shift center position
Shift range
Lens shift adjustable range
9%
Shift to top
9%V
1V
5%V 5%
Shift range
Lens shift center position
Shift range

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Installation
Diagonal
length (inch) size
of 16:10 Screen
Screen Size W X H (16:10) Projection distance (D) O󰘯set (A)
(m) (feet) (m) (feet)
Width Height Width Height wide tele wide tele (m) (feet)
30 0.65 0.40 2.12 1.32 0.94 1.42 3.10 4.66 0.05 0.15
40 0.86 0.54 2.83 1.77 1.26 1.90 4.13 6.22 0.06 0.20
60 1.29 0.81 4.24 2.65 1.89 2.84 6.19 9.33 0.09 0.30
80 1.72 1.08 5.65 3.53 2.52 3.79 8.25 12.44 0.12 0.41
100 2.15 1.35 7.07 4.42 3.14 4.74 10.32 15.55 0.15 0.51
120 2.58 1.62 8.48 5.30 3.77 5.69 12.38 18.66 0.19 0.61
140 3.02 1.88 9.89 6.18 4.40 6.63 14.44 21.77 0.22 0.71
160 3.45 2.15 11.31 7.07 5.03 7.58 16.51 24.87 0.25 0.81
190 4.09 2.56 13.43 8.39 5.97 9.00 19.60 29.54 0.29 0.97
230 4.95 3.10 16.25 10.16 7.23 10.90 23.73 35.76 0.36 1.17
280 6.03 3.77 19.79 12.37 8.81 13.27 28.89 43.53 0.43 1.42
300 6.46 4.04 21.20 13.25 9.43 14.22 30.95 46.64 0.46 1.52
Adjusting Projection Image Size (WXGA)
Note
Note
300" (overdrive)
for Asia.
Projection Distance
Keystone Correction Angle
Image Height

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Installation
Diagonal
length (inch) size
of 16:9 Screen
Screen Size W X H (16:9) Projection distance (D) O󰘯set (A)
(m) (feet) (m) (feet)
Width Height Width Height wide tele wide tele (m) (feet)
30 0.66 0.37 2.18 1.23 0.92 1.39 3.03 4.55 0.06 0.18
40 0.89 0.50 2.91 1.63 1.23 1.85 4.04 6.07 0.07 0.25
60 1.33 0.75 4.36 2.45 1.85 2.78 6.06 9.11 0.11 0.37
80 1.77 1.00 5.81 3.27 2.46 3.70 8.08 12.14 0.15 0.49
100 2.21 1.25 7.26 4.09 3.08 4.63 10.10 15.18 0.19 0.61
120 2.66 1.49 8.72 4.90 3.69 5.55 12.11 18.22 0.22 0.74
140 3.10 1.74 10.17 5.72 4.31 6.48 14.13 21.25 0.26 0.86
160 3.54 1.99 11.62 6.54 4.92 7.40 16.15 24.29 0.30 0.98
190 4.21 2.37 13.80 7.76 5.85 8.79 19.18 28.84 0.35 1.16
230 5.09 2.86 16.71 9.40 7.08 10.64 23.22 34.91 0.43 1.41
280 6.20 3.49 20.34 11.44 8.62 12.96 28.27 42.50 0.52 1.72
300 6.64 3.74 21.79 12.26 9.23 13.88 30.29 45.54 0.56 1.84
Adjusting Projection Image Size (1080p)
Projection Distance
Keystone Correction Angle
Image Height

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User Controls
Remote Control
Note
Note
Due to the
di󰘯erence in
applications for
each country,
some regions may
have di󰘯erent
accessories.
Using the Remote Control
Power On/O󰘯
Refer to the “Powering O󰘯 the Projector” on
page 15.
Refer to the “Powering On the Projector” on
page 14.
Test Pattern Refer to the “Test Pattern” on page 49.
Mouse Switch
When connecting your PC to the projector
through USB, press “Mouse Switch” to
activate/ inactivate the mouse mode and
control your PC using the remote.
Function 1 (F1) Refer to the “Function 1” on page 52.
Function 2 (F2) Refer to the “Function 2” on page 52.
Mode
( )
Mode - Refer to the “Display Mode” on page
28. - In the mouse mode, use as
emulation of USB mouse left click via USB.
AV Mute
( )
AV Mute - Momentarily turns o󰘯/on the audio
and video. - In the mouse mode, use
as emulation of USB mouse right click via
USB.
Four Directional
Select Keys
1. Use ▲▼◄► to select items or make
adjustments to your selection.
2. In the mouse mode, use ▲▼◄► as
emulation of directional keys.
Enter
1. Con󰘰rm your item selection.
2. In the mouse mode, as emulation
keyboard enter key.
Info. Refer to the “Information” on page 50.
Laser Press to operate the on-screen pointer.
DO NOT POINT IN EYES.
Source Press “Source” to search for source.
Re-Sync Automatically synchronize the projector to the
input source.
Menu
Press “Menu” to launch the on-screen display
(OSD) menu. To exit OSD, press “Menu”
again.
Note
Note
Due to generic
remote, function is
model dependent.
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User Controls
Using the Remote Control
Volume +/- Press “Volume +/-” to adjust volume.
V Keystone
+/-
Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting the
projector. (±30 degrees)
Format Refer to the “Format” on page 34.
Zoom Press “Zoom” to zoom out images.
Remote ID Press until Power LED is 󰘱ashing then press
01~99 to set the particular remote code.
Remote All Press to set remote code to all.
VGA1 Press “VGA1” to choose source from VGA- IN
connector.
S-Video Press “S-Video” to choose S-Video source.
HDMI Press “HDMI” to choose HDMI source.
Re-sync Automatically synchronizes the projector to the
input source.
VGA2 Press “VGA2” to choose source from VGA- IN
connector.
Video Press “Video” to choose Composite video
source.
DVI Press “DVI” to choose source from DVI-D
connector.
BNC Press “BNC” to choose BNC source.
YPbPr Press “YPbPr” to choose YPbPr source.
DisplayPort Press “DisplayPort” to choose DisplayPort
source.
3D Press “3D” to turn on/o󰘯 3D menu.
Note
Note
Due to the
di󰘯erence in
applications for
each country,
some regions may
have di󰘯erent
accessories.
Note
Note
Due to generic
remote, function is
model dependent.