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Usage Notice ...................................................................................................................... 2

Safety Information ........................................................................................................................2

Class B emissions limits ................................................................................................................................................................2

Important Safety Instruction ........................................................................................................................................................2

Precautions .....................................................................................................................................4

Eye Safety Warnings .....................................................................................................................6

Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 7

Product Features ...........................................................................................................................7

Package Overview ........................................................................................................................8

Product Overview .........................................................................................................................9

Main Unit ........................................................................................................................................................................................9

Control Panel ................................................................................................................................................................................10

Rear View ......................................................................................................................................................................................11

Remote Control ............................................................................................................................................................................12

Installation ........................................................................................................................ 13

Connecting the Projector ............................................................................................................13

Connect to Computer / Notebook ............................................................................................................................................13

Connect to Video Sources ...........................................................................................................................................................14

Powering On / Off the Projector ..............................................................................................15

Powering On the Projector .........................................................................................................................................................15

Powering Off the Projector .........................................................................................................................................................16

Warning Indicator........................................................................................................................................................................16

Adjusting the Projected Image ..................................................................................................17

Adjusting the Projector’s Height ...............................................................................................................................................17

Adjusting the Zoom / Focus ......................................................................................................................................................18

User Controls ................................................................................................................... 19

Control Panel ...............................................................................................................................19

Remote Control ...........................................................................................................................20

On-screen Display Menus ..........................................................................................................22

How to operate .............................................................................................................................................................................22

Menu Tree .....................................................................................................................................................................................23

Image ............................................................................................................................................24

Display ..........................................................................................................................................29

Setup .............................................................................................................................................31

Options .........................................................................................................................................39

Appendices ...................................................................................................................... 44

Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................................44

Image Problems............................................................................................................................................................................44

Intermission Problems ................................................................................................................................................................46

Projector Status Indication..........................................................................................................................................................47

Remote Control Problems ..........................................................................................................................................................48

Audio Problems ...........................................................................................................................................................................48

Replacing the Lamp .....................................................................................................................................................................49

Cleaning the Projector ................................................................................................................50

Compatibility Modes ..................................................................................................................51

Ceiling Installation ......................................................................................................................53

Optoma Global Ofces ...............................................................................................................54

Regulation & Safety notices .......................................................................................................56

Operation conditions ..................................................................................................................57

Table of Contents

Summary of content (57 pages)

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Table of Contents Usage Notice....................................................................................................................... 2 Safety Information.........................................................................................................................2 Class B emissions limits.................................................................................................................................................................2 Important Safety Instruction....
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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 import operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
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Usage Notice Do not attempt to service this projector yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other hazards. Please call Optoma to be referred to an authorized service center near you. 8. Do not let objects or liquids enter the projector as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. 9. See projector enclosure for safety related markings. 10.
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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 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.
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Usage Notice Do: v Turn off the product before cleaning. v Use a soft cloth moistened with a mild detergent to clean the display housing. v Disconnect the power plug from the AC outlet if the product is not being used for a long period of time. Don’t: v Do not block the ventilation slots and openings on the unit. v Do not use abrasive cleaners, waxes or solvents to clean the unit. v Do not use under the following conditions: - In extremely hot, cold or humid environments.
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Usage Notice Eye Safety Warnings ▀■ Avoid staring directly into the projector’s beam of light at all times. ▀■ Minimize standing facing into the beam. Keep your back to the beam as much as possible. ▀■ Using a stick or laser pointer is recommended to avoid the need for the presenter to enter the beam. ▀■ Ensure that projectors are located out of the line of sight from the screen to the audience; this ensures that, when presenters look at the audience, they do not also have to stare at the projector lamp.
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Introduction Product Features This product is a single chip 0.55” XGA series and 0.65” WXGA series DLP® projector. Outstanding features include: u Texas Instruments Single chip DLP® Technology u Computer Compatibility: Apple Macintosh, iMac, and VESA Standards: UXGA, SXGA+, SXGA, WXGA, WUXGA, XGA, SVGA, VGA u Video Compatibility: ■ NTSC, NTSC4.
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Introduction Package Overview This projector comes with all the items shown below. Check to make sure your unit is complete. Contact your dealer immediately if anything is missing. En Key sto ne Me nu Sou rce - ter ReSyn c Key sto ne AV -M ute Tem p + p Lam Po wer Pow er Foc Zoo us m HDMI Projector with lens cover Composite cable (RCA) v Due to the difference in applications for each country, some regions may have different accessories. English Power Cord 1.
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Introduction Product Overview 1 Main Unit En e- Key sto n M en u So te Sy Re- r we AV -M mp e+ urc e sto n Te Key La Po ute nc mp Po wer r 8 F Zo ocu om s 7 6 5 4 3 2 10 9 I I I I 11 1. Control Panel 8. Ventilation 2. Zoom 9. Power Socket 3. Focus 10. Connection Ports 4. Lens 11. Kensington™ Lock 5. Front IR Receiver 6. Lens Cover 7.
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Introduction Control Panel 1 2 11 10 10 4 5 6 9 8 7 1. Power 7. Enter ◄/Source 2. (Left arrow) 8. ▲/Keystone+ (Up arrow) 3. Power LED 9. ►/Re-Sync (Right arrow) 4. Lamp LED 10. ▼/Keystone (Down arrow) 5. Temp LED 11. Menu 6.
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Introduction Rear View 1 2 3 I 4 I 5 6 I 7 I AC IN 9 8 1. AC IN (Power) 2. USB Connector 3. Audio Input Connector 4. S-Video Input Connector 5. Video Input Connector 6. VGA/SCART Input Connector 7. HDMI Connector 8. Kensington™ Lock Port 9.
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Introduction Remote Control 1 1. Button LED 2. Power On/Off 3. Laser Button 4. Page Up 2 5. Mouse Right Click 6. Four Directional Select Keys 3 24 4 7. Re-Sync 8. Page Down 23 5 9. Volume +/- 22 10. Menu 21 6 7 11. Zoom 20 12. AV mute 19 13. Video Source 18 14. VGA Source 17 11 15. Freeze 16 12 8 9 10 HDMI 16. S-Video Source 17. HDMI 18. Brightness 19. Number Buttons (for password input) 20. Keystone +/21. Source 22. Enter 23. Mouse Left Click 24.
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Installation Connecting the Projector Connect to Computer / Notebook 2 v Due to the difference in applications for each country, some regions may have different accessories. 6 4 3 5 7 1 I I I I 1. Power Cord 2. USB Cable 3. Audio-in (mini jack) 4. S-Video Cable 5. Video Cable 6. VGA Cable 7.
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Installation Connect to Video Sources DVD Player, Set-top Box, HDTV receiver 6 2 5 4 4 7 8 3 1 I v Due to the difference in applications for each country, some regions may have different accessories. I I I 1. Power Cord 2. Component Cable (optional) 3. RGB to Component Adapter (optional) 4. Stereo system cable (optional) 5. RCA Video Cable 6. SCART to RGB & S-Video Adapter (optional) 7. VGA Cable 8. S-Video Cable (optional) 9.
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Installation Powering On / Off the Projector Powering On the Projector 1. Connect the power cord to the projector. 2. Turn On the connected devices. 3. Ensure the Power LED is steady (flashing) and then press the Power button to turn On the projector. v Turn on the projector first and then select the signal sources. The projector splash screen displays and connected devices are detected.
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Installation Powering Off the Projector 1. Press POWER to turn off the projector lamp, a message displays on the projector’s screen. 2. Press POWER again to confirm, otherwise the message disappears after 15 seconds. 3. The cooling fans continue to operate for about 10 seconds for cooling cycle. (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 to restart the projector.) 4.
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Installation Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Projector’s Height Take note of the following when setting up the projector: • The projector table or stand should be level and sturdy. • Position the projector so that it is perpendicular to the screen. • Ensure the cables are in a safe location. You could trip over them. En e Key st on M en u urc e So - A ter nc AV -M ReSy ute mp e+ Te Key st on mp La Po we r Po wer Fo Zo cu om s D B C 1.
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Installation Adjusting the Zoom / Focus 1. Use the Image-zoom control (on the projector only) to resize the projected image and screen size [B]. 2. Use the Image-focus control (on the projector only) to sharpen the projected image [A]. A B 3. Use the keystone buttons to correct image distortion. They can be found on the remote control and on the projector’s control panel.
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User Controls Control Panel Using the Control Panel Power Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on page 15. Menu Press Menu to launch the on-screen display (OSD) menu. To exit OSD, Press Menu again. ▲/Keystone+ (Up arrow) •Adjust the image Keystone positively. •Navigates and changes settings in the OSD. ►/Re-Sync (Right arrow) •Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input source. •Navigates and changes settings in the OSD.
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User Controls Remote Control Using the Remote Control HDMI English 20 Power Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on page 15. Laser Aim the remote at the viewing screen, press and hold this button to activate the laser pointer. Four Directional Select Keys Use ▲▼◄► to select items or make adjustments to your selection. PC / Mouse control The PC/Mouse control can be used to control mouse movement.
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User Controls Using the Remote Control Brightness Adjust the brightness of the image. Menu Press Menu to launch the on-screen display (OSD) menu. To exit OSD, Press Menu again. Zoom Press +/- to zoom in of an image. HDMI Press HDMI to choose HDMI source. Freeze Press Freeze to pause the screen image. 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 source from VGA- IN connector.
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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 to enter sub menu. 3.
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User Controls Menu Tree 23 English
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User Controls Image Display Mode There are many factory presets optimized for various types of images. 4 Presentation: Good color and brightness from PC input. 4 Bright: Maximum brightness from PC input. 4 Movie: For home theater. 4 sRGB: Standardised accurate color. 4 User1: User’s own settings. 4 User2: User’s own settings. The initial default settings of this mode is from Movie mode. Any further adjustments by the user in User1/2 will be saved in this mode for future use.
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User Controls Image Saturation Adjusts a video image from black and white to full color saturation. 4 Press ◄ to decrease the amount of saturation in the image. 4 Press ► to increase the amount of saturation in the image. Tint Adjusts the color balance of red and green. 4 Press ◄ to increase the amount of green in the image. 4 Press ► to increase the amount of red in the image. Color Setting Enter the Color Setting menu.
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User Controls Image | Color Setting Gain Set RGB Gain to adjust the Brightness of the follow in Colors: 4 Red—increase or decrease the gain value for red. 4 Green—increase or decrease the gain value for green. 4 Blue—increase or decrease the gain value for blue. Bias Set RGB Bias to adjust the Contrast of the follow in Colors: 4 Red—increase or decrease the bias value for red. 4 Green—increase or decrease the bias value for green. 4 Blue—increase or decrease the bias value for blue.
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User Controls Image | Advanced Brilliant Color 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. The range is from 0 to 10. If you prefer a stronger enhanced image, adjust toward the maximum setting. For a smoother, more natural image, adjust toward the minimum setting.
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User Controls Image | Advanced | Input Source Input Source v If all sources are deselected, the projector cannot display any images. Always leave at least one source selected. English 28 Use this option to enable / disable input sources. Press ◄ or ► into the next menu as below and then use ▲ or ▼ to select. Press Enter to finalize the selection. The projector will not search inputs that are de-selected.
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User Controls Display Format Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio. 4 4:3: This format is for 4x3 input sources not enhanced for Wide screen TV. 4 16:9 I (XGA series)/16:9 (WXGA series): This format is for 16x9 input sources, like HDTV and DVD enhanced for Wide screen TV. 4 16:9 II (XGA series)/16:10 (WXGA series): The non-standard wide-screen display format of the projector. Part of the original image will be cut if the image aspect ratio is less than 1.67:1.
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User Controls Display Overscan Overscan function removes the noise in a video image. Overscan the image to remove video encoding noise on the edge of video source. Zoom 4 Press ◄ to reduce the size of the image. 4 Press ► to magnify an image on the projected screen. H Image Shift Shifts the projected image position horizontally. 4 Press ◄ to move the image left on the projected screen. 4 Press ► to move the image right on the projected screen.
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User Controls Setup Language Enter the Language menu. Select the multilingual OSD menu. See page 33 for more information. Projection Select projection method: 4 4 4 4 Front Desktop The factory default setting. Rear Desktop When you select this function, the projector reverses the image so you can project behind a translucent screen. Front Ceiling When you select this function, the projector turns the image upside down for ceiling-mounted projection.
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User Controls Setup Signal Enter the Signal menu. Set projector signal properties. See page 34 for more information. Security Enter the Security menu. Access the projector’s security features. See page 35 for more information. Mute Toggle the audio on or off. 4 Off—the speaker volume is turned on. 4 On–the speaker volume is turned off. Volume Press ◄ to decrease the volume of voice. Press ► to increase the volume of voice. Advanced Enter the Advanced menu. Select the screen display during startup.
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User Controls Setup | Language Language Choose the multilingual OSD menu. Press ENTER ( ) into the sub menu and then use the Left (◄) or Right (►) key to select your preferred language.
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User Controls Setup | Signal Frequency Change the display data frequency to match the frequency of your computer’s graphics card. If you experience a vertical flickering bar, use this function to make an adjustment. Phase Phase synchronizes the signal timing of the display with the graphic card. If you experience an unstable or flickering image, use this function to correct it. H. Position 4 Press ◄ to move the image left. 4 Press ► to move the image right. V. Position 4 Press ◄ to move the image down.
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User Controls Setup | Security Security Timer Enter the Security Timer sub menu. v No password is required to access Setup | Security unless the Security Timer or Security Setting are enabled. Enter the Months, Days, and hours that the projector can be used without entering the password. Exiting to the Setup menu activates the Security Timer. Once activated, the projector requires a password on the specified dates and times to allow power on and access to the security menu.
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User Controls Setup | Security Change Password v If the incorrect password is entered three times, the device auto shutdowns after 10 seconds. Use this submenu to change the security password for the projector. 1. Select Change Password from the Security submenu. The Confirm Change Password dialog box displays. 2. Select Yes. 3. Enter the default password <1> <2> <3> <4> <5>. A second password screen displays. v If the new passwords do not match, the password screen redisplays. English 4.
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User Controls Setup | Security Security Setting Enable or disable the security password. 4 Enabled—the current password is required to power on the projector and access the Security menu. 4 Disabled—no password is required for any function.
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User Controls Setup | Advanced Logo Select the screen to display during startup. 4 Optoma—the supplied default startup screen. 4 User—customized screen capture using the Logo Capture function. Logo Capture Capture a displayed screen to use as the startup screen. 1. Display the desired screen on the projector. 2. Select Logo Capture from the Advanced menu. A confirmation screen displays. v Only one startup screen can be saved at once. Subsequent captures overwrite previous files limited in 1.5MB. 3.
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User Controls Options Source Lock Lock the current source as the only available source, even if the cable is unplugged. 4 On—only the current source is recognized as an input source. 4 Off—all sources selected in Image | Advanced | Input Source are recognized as an input source. High Altitude Adjust the fan speed to reflect the environment. 4 On—increases fan speed for high temperature, humidity, or altitude. 4 Off—regular fan speed for normal conditions.
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User Controls Options Keypad Lock Lock the buttons on the projector top panel. 4 On—a warning message displays to confirm keypad lock. 4 Off—projector keypad functions as normal. Background Color Select the desired background color for the projected image when no source is detected. Advanced Enter the Advanced menu. See page 41 for more details. Lamp Setting Enter the Lamp Setting menu. See pages 42-43 for more details. Reset Reset all Options to default factory settings.
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User Controls Options | Advanced Direct Power On Enable or disable Direct Power On. 4 On—the projector powers on automatically when AC power is supplied. 4 Off— the projector must be powered on as normal. Auto Power Off Set the Auto Power Off interval. The projector powers off the lamp after 30 minutes of no signal by default. The following warning is displayed 60 seconds before power off. Sleep Timer Set the Sleep Timer interval.
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User Controls Options | Lamp Setting Lamp Hour Displays the number of hours the lamp has been active. This item is for display only. Lamp Reminder Enable or disable the lamp life span reminder. 4 On—a warning message displays when remaining lamp life is less than 30 hours. 4 Off—no warning message displays. Brightness Mode Select the lamp brightness mode. 4 Bright—the default setting. 4 STD—lower brightness setting to conserve lamp life.
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User Controls Options | Lamp Setting Lamp Reset After replacing the lamp, reset the lamp counter to accurately reflect the new lamp’s life span. 1. Select Lamp Reset. A confirmation screen displays. 2. Select Yes to reset the lamp counter to zero.
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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. Image Problems No image appears on-screen 4 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. 4 4 Check if the projection lamp has been securely installed.
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Appendices 4 If you are using a Notebook: 1. First, follow the steps above to adjust resolution of the computer. 2. Press the toggle output settings.
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Appendices 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 in 16:9 format in OSD. If you play 4:3 format DVD title, please change the format as 4:3 in projector OSD. If the image is still stretched, you will also need to adjust the aspect ratio by referring to the following: 4 Please setup the display format as 16:9 (wide) aspect ratio type on your DVD player.
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Appendices Projector Status Indication Power LED/ Flashes Lamp LED/ Flashes Thermal break status error 4 0 Fan1 error (Power Fan) 6 1 Fan2 error (Lamp Fan) 6 2 Fan3 error (Blower Fan) 6 3 Lamp door sensor detect high 7 0 DMD error 8 0 Color wheel error 9 0 Error Code Message 47 English
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Appendices Message Reminders 4 Replacing the lamp: 4 Out of range: (see the following for more information) Remote Control Problems If the remote control does not work 4 Check the operating angle for the remote control is approximately ±15°. Make sure there are no obstructions between the remote control 4 and the projector. Move to within 7m (23 ft) of the projector. 4 Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly. 4 Replace weak batteries in the remote control.
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Appendices Replacing the Lamp The projection lamp should be replaced when it burns out. It should only be replaced with a certified replacement part, which you can order from your local dealer. Important: 4 The lamp contains a certain amount of mercury and should be 4 disposed of according to local ordinance regulations. Avoid touching the glass surface of the new lamp, doing so may shorten its operation life.
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Appendices Cleaning the Projector Cleaning the projector to remove dust and grime will help ensure trouble-free operation. Warning: 4 Be sure to turn off and unplug the projector at least an hour before cleaning. Failure to do so could result in a severe burn. Use only a dampened cloth when cleaning. Do not allow water to 4 enter the ventilation openings on the projector.
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Appendices Compatibility Modes Computer Compatibility Signal Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) NTSC - 60 PAL/SECAM - 50 VESA 640 x 350 70.1/ 85.1 640 x 400 70.1 / 85.1 720 x 350 70 720 x 400 70/ 85/ 88 720 x 576 50/ 60 VGA 640 x 480 60/ 67/ 72.8/ 75/ 85 SVGA 800 x 600 56.3/ 60.3/ 75/ 72.2/ 80/ 85.1 832 x 624 72/ 75 1024 x 576 50/ 60 1024 x 768 60/ 70.
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Appendices Apple Mac Compatibility Resolution English 52 Macbook Macbook Pro (Intel) Power Mac G5 Power Mac G4 Hz- Analog Analog Analog Analog 800x600 60 o o - - 800x600 72 o o o o 800x600 75 o o o o 800x600 85 o o o o 1024x768 60 o o o o 1024x768 70 o o o o 1024x768 75 o o o o 1024x768 85 o o o o 1280x720 60 o o o o 1280x720 75 o o - o 1280x720 85 o o - o 1280x768 60 o o - o 1280x768 75 o o o o 1280x768 85 o o -
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Appendices Ceiling Installation To prevent damage to your projector please use the recommended mounting package for installation. v Damage to the projector as a result of incorrect installation voids the warranty. To ensure compliance, only use a UL Listed ceiling mount and screws that meet the following specifications: M4 x 3 Ceiling Mounts, Maximum length 6mm Refer to the following diagram to ceiling mount the projector.
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Appendices Optoma Global Offices For service or support please contact your local office. USA 715 Sycamore Drive Milpitas, CA 95035, USA Tel : 408-383-3700 www.optomausa.com Fax : 408-383-3702 Service : services@optoma.com Canada 5630 Kennedy Road, Mississauga, ON, L4Z 2A9, Canada Tel : 905-361-2582 www.optoma.ca Fax : 905-361-2581 Europe 42 Caxton Way, The Watford Business Park Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 8QZ, UK Tel : +44 (0) 1923 691 800 Fax : +44 (0) 1923 691 888 www.optoma.
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Appendices Scandinavia Grev Wedels Plass 2 3015 Drammen, Norway Tel : +47 32 26 89 90 Service : info@optoma.no Fax : +47 32 83 78 98 Latin America 715 Sycamore Drive Milpitas, CA 95035, USA Tel : 408-383-3700 www.optoma.com.br Fax : 408-383-3702 www.optoma.com.mx Korea WOOMI TECH.CO.,LTD 4F,Minu Bldg.3.tw3-14, Kangnam-Ku, seoul,135-815, KOREA Fax : +82+2+34430005 Tel : +82+2+34430004 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 E-mail : info@osscreen.com www.os-worldwide.
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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.
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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.