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...........................
Usage Notice Safety Information The lightning flash 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 sufficient 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.
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 and damage your eyes. ▀■ Warning- To reduce the risk of fire 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.
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 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.
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.
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 your nearest customer service center. Projector with lens cap Power Cord 1.8m VGA Cable 1.8m HDMI Due to different applications in each Country, some regions may have different accessories.
Introduction Product Overview Main Unit 1 2 3 5 6 4 VG A-IN / SC ART 6 / YP bPr VG A-O UT HD MI S-V IDE O VID EO RS-23 2 AUDIO -IN AUDIO -OU T 8 7 6 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Control Panel Zoom Ring Focus Ring Zoom Lens IR Receiver 6. Tilt-Adjustment Feet 7. Input / Output Connections 8.
Introduction Control Panel 8 1 7 2 6 3 5 4 9 10 1. Power/Standby 2. Menu 3. Source 4. Enter 5. Re-Sync 6. Temp LED 7. Lamp LED 8. Power LED 9. Four Directional Select Keys 10.
Introduction Input/Output Connections 1 VGA-IN / SCART / YPbPr 2 VGA-OUT 3 4 HDMI S-VIDEO 5 VIDEO 6 RS-232 7 8 AUDIO-IN AUDIO-OUT 9 Monitor loop through only support in VGA-In/ SCART/YPbPr. 10 1. VGA-In/SCART/YPbPr Connector (PC Analog Signal/Component Video Input/HDTV/YPbPr/ SCART) 2. VGA-Out Connector (Monitor Loop-through Output) 3. HDMI Connector 4. S-Video Input Connector 5. Composite Video Input Connector 6. RS-232 Connector (3-pin DIN Type) 7. Audio Input connector (3.
Introduction Remote Control 1 2 12 3 13 4 14 5 15 6 16 7 17 8 18 9 HDMI 19 10 20 11 21 English 10 22 23 1. LED Indicator 2. Power On/Off 3. Four Directional Select Keys 4. No function 5. No function 6. Re-Sync 7. No function 8. Volume +/9. ZOOM 10. AV mute 11. Video 12. No function 13. No function 14. Enter 15. Source 16. Keystone +/17. Menu 18. Brightness 19. HDMI 20. S-Video 21. Numbered keypad (for password input) 22. Freeze 23.
Installation Connecting the Projector Connect to Computer/Notebook 5 3 2 4 6 Due to the difference in applications for each country, some regions may have different accessories. VGA-IN / SCART / YPbPr (*) Optional accessory R VGA-OUT HDMI S-VIDEO VIDEO RS-232 AUDIO-IN AUDIO-OUT PS50426E 7 1 1....................................................................................................Power Cord 2....................................................................................
Installation Connect to Video Sources DVD Player, Set-top Box, HDTV receiver 5 3 6 4 7 2 VGA-IN / SCART / YPbPr R 1 Due to the difference in applications for each country, some regions may have different accessories. (*) Optional accessory English 12 VGA-OUT HDMI S-VIDEO VIDEO RS-232 AUDIO-IN AUDIO-OUT PS50426E 8 S-Video Output 9 Composite Video Output 1....................................................................................................Power Cord 2.................
Installation Powering the projector On / Off Powering On the Projector When Power mode (Standby) is set to Eco (<1W), the VGA output, Audio pass-through will be deactivated when the projector is in standby. 1. Remove the lens cap. 2. Securely connect the power cord and signal cable. When connected, the Power LED will turn Amber. 3. Turn on the lamp by pressing “POWER” button either on the top of the projector or on the remote. The Power LED will now turn Green.
Installation Powering off the projector 1. Press the “POWER” button to turn off the projector lamp. The following message will be displayed on the screen. Press the “POWER” button again to confirm, otherwise the message will disappear after 15 seconds. When you press the “POWER” button a second time, the system will show the countdown timer on the screen. 2. The cooling fans continue to operate for about 10 seconds for cooling cycle.
Installation Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Projector’s Height The projector is equipped with elevator feet for adjusting the image height. 1. Locate the adjustable foot you wish to modify on the underside of the projector. 2. Rotate the adjustable ring clockwise to raise the projector or counter clockwise to lower it. Repeat with the remaining feet as needed.
Installation Adjusting the Projector’s Focus To focus the image, rotate the focus ring until the image is clear. SVGA/XGA series: The projector will focus at distances from 3.28 to 39.4 feet (1.0 to 12.0 meters). WXGA series: The projector will focus at distances from 3.28 to 39.4 feet (1.0 to 12.0 meters). Zoom Ring Focus Ring Adjusting Projection Image Size SVGA/XGA series: Projection Image Size from 22.9” to 300.0” (0.58 to 7.62 meters). WXGA series: Projection Image Size from 27.
Installation SVGA/XGA Diagonal length (inch) size of 4:3 Screen Screen Size W x H (m) Projection Distance (D) (inch) (m) Offset (Hd) (feet) Width Height Width Height wide tele wide tele (m) (feet) 30.00 0.61 0.46 23.99 18.00 1.19 1.31 3.90 4.30 0.07 0.22 40.00 0.81 0.61 31.99 23.99 1.58 1.75 5.20 5.73 0.09 0.30 60.00 1.22 0.91 47.99 35.99 2.38 2.62 7.80 8.60 0.14 0.45 70.00 1.42 1.07 55.99 41.99 2.77 3.06 9.10 10.03 0.16 0.52 80.00 1.63 1.
User Controls Control Panel & Remote Control Control Panel Using the Control Panel English 18 POWER Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on pages 13-14. RE-SYNC Automatically synchronize the projector to the input source. Enter Confirm your item selection. SOURCE Press “SOURCE” to select an input signal. MENU Press “Menu” to launch the on-screen display (OSD) menu. To exit OSD, Press “Menu” again.
User Controls Remote Control Using the Remote Control Power Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on pages 13-14. L Button No function. R Button No function. Page + No function. Page - No function. Enter HDMI Confirm your item selection. Source Press “Source” to select an input signal. Re-SYNC Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input source. Four Directional Select Keys Use to select items or make adjustments to your selection.
User Controls Using the Remote Control English 20 AV mute Momentarily turns off/on the audio and video. S-Video Press “S-Video” to choose S-Video source. VGA Press “VGA” to choose VGA sources. Video Press “Video” to choose Composite video source.
User Controls On-screen Display Menus The Projector has multilingual On-screen Display menus that allow you to make image adjustments and change a variety of settings. The projector will automatically detect the source. How to operate 1. To open the OSD menu, press “Menu” on the Remote Control or Projector Keypad. 2 When OSD is displayed, use keys to select any item in the main menu. While making a selection on a particular page, press or “Enter” key to enter sub menu. 3.
User Controls Menu Tree Main Menu Sub Menu Image Display Mode Settings Brightness Presentation / Bright / Movie / sRGB / Blackboard / Classroom / User / 3D -50~50 Contrast -50~50 Sharpness 1~15 #1 Color -50~50 #1 Tint -50~50 Advanced Gamma Film / Video / Graphics / Standard BrilliantColor™ 0~10 Color Temp.
User Controls Main Menu Sub Menu Setup Projector ID Mute Volume Advanced Options Source Lock High Altitude Information Hide Keypad Lock Background Color Test Pattern Advanced Lamp Settings Settings Logo Logo Capture Closed Captioning Exit Direct Power On Auto Power Off (min.) Sleep Timer (min.
User Controls IMAGE Display Mode There are many factory presets optimized for various types of images. Presentation: Good color and brightness from PC input. Bright: Maximum brightness from PC input. Moive: For home theater. sRGB: Standardised accurate color. Blackboard: This mode should be selected to achieve optimum color settings when projecting onto a blackboard (green). Classroom: This mode is recommended for projecting in a classroom. User: User’s settings.
User Controls Sharpness Adjust the sharpness of the image. Press the Press the Color “Color” and “Tint” functions are only supported under Video mode. to decrease the sharpness. to increase the sharpness. Adjust a video image from black and white to fully saturated color. Press the Press the Tint to decrease the amount of saturation in the image. to increase the amount of saturation in the image. Adjust the color balance of red and green.
User Controls IMAGE | Advanced Gamma This allows you to choose a degamma table that has been fine-tuned to bring out the best image quality for the input. Film: for home theater. Video: for video or TV source. Graphics: for image source. Standard: for PC or computer source. BrilliantColor™ This adjustable item utilizes a new color-processing algorithm and system level enhancements to enable higher brightness while providing true, more vibrant colors in picture.
User Controls Color Space Select an appropriate color matrix type from AUTO, RGB or YUV. Input Source Use this option to enable / disable input sources. Press to enter the sub menu and select which sources you require. Press “Enter” to finalize the selection. The projector will not search for inputs that are not selected.
User Controls DISPLAY Format Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio. SVGA/XGA 4:3: This format is for 4×3 input sources. 16:9-I: This format is for 16×9 input sources, like HDTV and DVD enhanced for Wide screen TV. (576i/p) 16:9-II: This format is for 16×9 input sources, like HDTV and DVD enhanced for Wide screen TV. (480i/p) Native: This format displays the original image without any scaling. AUTO: Automatically selects the appropriate display format.
User Controls WXGA 4:3: This format is for 4×3 input sources. 16:9: This format is for 16×9 input sources, like HDTV and DVD enhanced for Wide screen TV. 16:10: This format is for 16×10 input sources, like widescreen 16:9 or 16:10 depend on “Screen Type” setting. laptops. LBX: This format is for non-16x9, letterbox source and for users who use external 16x9 lens to display 2.35:1 aspect ratio using full resolution.
User Controls Edge Mask Each I/O has different setting of “Edge Mask”. Edge mask function removes the noise in a video image. Edge mask the image to remove video encoding noise on the edge of video source. Zoom “Edge Mask” and “Zoom” can’t work at same time. Press the to reduce the size of an image. Press the to magnify an image on the projection screen. H Image Shift Shift the projected image position horizontally. V Image Shift Shift the projected image position vertically.
User Controls DISPLAY | 3D 3D Mode “IR” options may vary according to model. “3D Sync Invert” is only available when 3D is enabled and this mode 3D is for DLP link glass only. Off: Select “Off” to turn 3D settings off for 3D images. DLP Link: Select “DLP Link” to use optimized settings for DLP Link 3D images. IR: Select “IR” to use optimized settings for IR-based 3D images. 3D Sync. Invert Press the “On” to invert left and right frame contents.
User Controls SETUP Language Choose the multilingual OSD menu. Press or into the sub menu and then use the or key to select your preferred language. Press “Enter” to finalize the selection. Rear-Desktop and Rear-Ceiling are to be used with a translucent screen. Projection Front-Desktop This is the default selection. The image is projected straight on the screen. Rear-Desktop When selected, the image will appear reversed.
User Controls Rear-Ceiling When selected, the image will appear reversed in upside down position. “Screen Type” is for WXGA only. Menu Location Choose the menu location on the display screen. Screen Type Choose the screen type from16:10 or 16:9. Projector ID ID definition can be set up by menu (range 0-99), and allow user control an individual projector by RS232. Refer to page 52-55 for the complete list of RS232 commands. Mute Choose the “On” to turn mute on.
User Controls SETUP | Signal (RGB) “Signal” is only supported in Analog VGA (RGB) signal. Automatic Automatically selects the singal. If you use this function, the Phase, frequency items are grayed out, and if Signal is not automatic, the phase, frequency items will appear for user to manually tune and saved in settings after that for next time projector turns off and on again. Phase Synchronize the signal timing of the display with the graphic card.
User Controls SETUP | Security Security On: Choose “On” to use security verification when the turning on the projector. Off: Choose “Off” to be able to switch on the projector without password verification. Security Timer Password default value is “1234” (first time). Use this function to set the how long (Month/Day/Hour) the projector can be used. Once this time has elapsed you will be requested to enter your password again. Change Password First time: 1.
User Controls If the incorrect password is entered 3 times, the projector will automatically shut down. If you have forgotten your password, please contact your local office for support.
User Controls SETUP | Advanced Logo Use this function to set the desired startup screen. If changes are made they will take effect the next time the projector is powered on. Optoma: The default startup screen. Neutral: Neutral startup screen. User: Use stored picture from “Logo Capture” function. For successful logo capture, please ensure that the onscreen image does not exceed the projector’s native resolution. (SVGA:800x600 / XGA:1024x768 / WXGA:1280x800).
User Controls OPTIONS Source Lock On: The projector will only search current input connection. Off: The projector will search for other signals if the current With dust filter installed, High Altitude mode must be turned on. Dust filter is Optional and may not be required in some regions. input signal is lost. High Altitude When “On” is selected, the fans will spin faster. This feature is useful in high altitude areas where the air is thin.
User Controls OPTIONS | Advanced Direct Power On Choose “On” to activate Direct Power mode. The projector will automatically power on when AC power is supplied, without pressing the “ ” key on the projector control panel or on the remote control. Auto Power Off (min) Sets the countdown timer interval. The countdown timer will start, when there is no signal being sent to the projector. The projector will automatically power off when the countdown has finished (in minutes).
User Controls OPTIONS | Lamp Settings Lamp Hours Display the projection time. Lamp Reminder Choose this function to show or to hide the warning message when the changing lamp message is displayed. The message will appear 30 hours before suggested replacement of lamp. Brightness Mode When ambient temperature is over 35°C in operating, the projector will switch to STD automatically. STD: Choose “STD” to dim the projector lamp which will lower power consumption and extend the lamp life.
Appendices Troubleshooting If you experience a problem with your projector, please refer to the following information. If a problem persists, please contact your local reseller or service center. No image appears on-screen Ensure all the cables and power connections are correctly and securely connected as described in the “Installation” section. Ensure all the pins of connectors are not bent or broken. Check if the projection lamp has been securely installed.
Appendices 7. Click on “Show all devices”. Next, select “Standard monitor types” under the SP box; choose the resolution mode you need under the “Models” box. 8. Verify that the resolution setting of the monitor display is lower than or equal to UXGA (1600 × 1200). If you are using a Notebook: 1. First, follow the steps above to adjust resolution of the computer. 2. Press the appropriate keys listed below for your notebook manufacturer to send signal out from notebook to projector.
Appendices Image is out of focus Make sure the lens cap is removed. Adjust the Focus Ring on the projector lens. Make sure the projection screen is between the required distance. See page 16. The image is stretched when displaying 16:9 DVD title When you play anamorphic DVD or 16:9 DVD, the projector will show the best image when the projector display mode is set to 16:9 in the OSD. If you play 4:3 format DVD titles, please change the format to 4:3 in the projector OSD.
Appendices The projector stops responding to all controls If possible, turn off the projector, then unplug the power cord and wait at least 60 seconds before reconnecting power. Check that “Keypad Lock” is not activated by trying to control the projector with the remote control. Lamp burns out or makes a popping sound When the lamp reaches its end of life, it will burn out and may make a loud popping sound.
Appendices On Screen Messages Temperature warning: Fan failed: Lamp warning: Out of display range: If the remote control does not work Check the operating angle of the remote control is within ±15° both horizontally and vertically of one of the IR receivers on the projector. Make sure there are not any obstructions between the remote control and the projector. Move to within 7 m (±0°) of the projector. Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.
Appendices Replacing the lamp The projector automatically detects the lamp life. When the lamp life is nearing the end of use, you will receive a warning message. When you see this message, please contact your local reseller or service center to change the lamp as soon as possible. Make sure the projector has been cooled down for at least 30 minutes before changing the lamp. Warning: If ceiling mounted, please use caution when opening the lamp access panel.
Appendices 1 The screws on the lamp cover and the lamp cannot be removed. The projector cannot be turned on if the lamp cover has not been placed back on the projector. 2 3 4 Do not touch the glass area of the lamp. Hand oil can cause the lamp to shatter. Use a dry cloth to clean the lamp module if it was accidentally touched. Lamp Replacement Procedure: 1. Switch off the power to the projector by pressing the “ ” button. 2. Allow the projector to cool down for at least 30 minutes. 3.
Appendices Compatibility Modes Computer Compatibility For widescreen resolution (WXGA), the compatibility support is dependent on Notebook/PC models. 120Hz input signals may be dependent on graphics cards support. Please note that using resolutions other than native 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA model), 1280 x 800 (WXGA model) may result in some loss of image clarity. English 48 Mode Resolution VGA VGA Anglog/Digital SVGA/ XGA WXGA V-Sync (Hz) H-Sync (KHz) 640 × 350 70 31.
Appendices Mode Resolution XGA 1024 × 768 XGA XGA Anglog/Digital SVGA/ XGA WXGA 60.00 V V 85 68.70 V 120 - V-Sync (Hz) H-Sync (KHz) 75 1024 × 768 1024 × 768 1152 × 864 60 - V 1152 × 864 70 - V 1152 × 864 75 - V 1152 × 864 85 - V 1152 × 870 75 - V V HD 1280 x 720 50 - V V HD 1280 x 720 60 45.00 V V HD 1280 x 720 75 - V V HD 1280 x 720 85 - V V V HD 1280 x 720 120 - WXGA 1280 x 768 60 47.
Appendices Computer Compatibility Mode Resolution V-Sync (Hz) H-Sync (KHz) MAC LC 13” 640 × 480 66.66 34.98 MAC II 13” 640 × 480 66.68 35.00 MAC 16” 832 × 624 74.55 49.73 MAC 19” 1024 × 768 75 60.24 MAC 1152 × 870 75.06 68.68 MAC G4 640 × 480 60 31.35 i MAC DV 1024 × 768 75 60.00 i MAC DV 1152 × 870 75 68.49 Video Compatibility NTSC M (3.58MHz), 4.
Appendices RS232 Commands and Protocol Function List RS232 Pin Assignments 1 2 3 RS232 shell is grounded. Pin no. Spec.
Appendices RS232 Protocol Function List XX=00-99, projector's ID, Baud Rate : 9600 XX=00 is for all projectors Data Bits: 8 1. There is a after Parity: None Optoma EW539/ES529/EX529 Command Table. all ASCII commands.
Appendices --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------~XX45 n 7E 30 30 34 34 20 a 0D Color (Saturation) n = -50 (a=2D 35 30)~50 (a=35 30) ~XX44 n 7E 30 30 34 35 20 a 0D Tint n = 0 (a=30) ~ 100 (a=31 30 30) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Appendices --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------~XX100 1 7E 30 30 31 30 30 20 31 0D Source Lock On ~XX100 0 7E 30 30 31 30 30 20 30 0D Off ~XX100 3 7E 30 30 31 30 30 20 33 0D Next Source ~XX101 1 7E 30 30 31 30 31 20 31 0D High Altitude On ~XX101 0 7E 30 30 31 30 31 20 30 0D Off ~XX102 1 7E 30 30 31 30 32 20 31 0D Information Hid
Appendices --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------~XX150 1 7E 30 30 31 35 30 20 31 0D Information OKabbbbccdddde a : 0/1 = Off/On bbbb: Lamp Hour cc: source 00/01/02/03/04= None/VGA1/S-Video/Video/HDMI dddd: FW version e : Display mode 0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9= None/Presentation/Bright/Movie/sRGB/User/ Blackboard/Classroom/3D ~XX151 1 7
Appendices Ceiling Mount Installation 1. To prevent damage to your projector, please use the Optoma ceiling mount. 2. If you wish to use a third party ceiling mount kit, please ensure the screws used to attach a mount to the projector meet the following specifications: Warning: 1. If you buy a ceiling mount from another company, please be sure to use the correct screw size. Screw size will vary depending on the thickness of the mounting plate. 2.
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Appendices Latin America 3178 Laurelview Ct. Fremont, CA 94538, USA www.optoma.com.br 888-289-6786 www.optoma.com.mx Korea WOOMI TECH.CO.,LTD. 4F,Minu Bldg.33-14, Kangnam-Ku, seoul,135-815, KOREA +82+2+34430004 +82+2+34430005 Japan 東京都足立区綾瀬3-25-18 株式会社オーエスエム サポートセンター:0120-46-5040 Taiwan 5F., No. 108, Minchiuan Rd. Shindian City, Taipei Taiwan 231, R.O.C. www.optoma.com.tw info@osscreen.com www.os-worldwide.com +886-2-2218-2360 +886-2-2218-2313 services@optoma.com.tw asia.optoma.
Appendices Regulation & Safety Notices This appendix lists the general notices of your projector. FCC notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Appendices Operation conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Notice: Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
