Optoma TX542 User's Manual

Optoma TX542 Manual

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    ...31 Setup...35 Options...45 Appendices 48 Troubleshooting 48 Projector Status Indication 51 Remote Control 52 Replacing the Lamp 53 Compatibility Modes 55 RS232 Commands and Protocol Function List 57 Ceiling Mount Installation 61 Optoma Global Offices 62 Regulation & Safety notices 64
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    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 . Do not block any ventilation openings. To ensure reliable operation of the projector
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    - 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 pages 53-54. ▀■ Warning- This projector will detect the life of the lamp itself. Please be sure to change
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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 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
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    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. Product Features ▀■ XGA (1024x768) Native resolution ▀■ HD compatible - 1080p supported
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    contact your nearest customer service center. ? POWER Projector with lens cap Power Cord .8m VGA Cable .8m /?  Due to different applications in each Country, some regions may have different accessories. 2 × AAA Batteries Documentation :  User's Manual
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    Introduction Product Overview 2 3 5 ? POWER 5 4 6 9 RJ45 USB HDMI ? VGA1-IN / YPbPr / VGA2-IN / SCART / YPbPr POWER VGA-OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO-OUT RS232 S-VAIUDDEIOO/3V-IIDNEO AUVDGIOA22-IN AUVDGIOA11-IN 12V OUT 8 7 6 . Control Panel 2. Zoom Ring 3. Focus Ring 4. Zoom Lens
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    Introduction Control Panel  2 2 3 45 6 ? POWER 7 8 9 0  . Help 2. Menu 3. Source 4. Enter 5. Re-Sync 6. Power 7. Keystone Correction 8. Four Directional Select Keys 9. On/Standby LED 0. Lamp Fail LED . Temp LED 2. IR Receiver English 8
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    Introduction Input / Output Connections 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 RJ45 USB HDMI VGA1-IN / YPbPr / VGA2-IN / SCART / YPbPr VGA-OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO-OUT RS232 S-VIDEO/VIDEO VGA 2 VGA 1 12V OUT AUDIO3-IN AUDIO2-IN AUDIO1-IN 9 0  2 3 4 5 7 . RJ45 Networking Connector 2. USB
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    (3.5mm mini jack) (for VGA 2) 3. Audio  Input connector (3.5mm mini jack) (for VGA ) 4. KensingtonTM Lock Port 5. Security Bar The item below is only present on specific models. 6. 2V Trigger Relay Connector English 0
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    Remote Control Introduction 1 2 24 22 3 2 4 20 5 9 /? 6 8 7 7 8 6 9 5 0 4  23 13 12 . LED Indicator 2. Power On/Off 3. Page Up 4. Mouse Right Click 5. Four Directional Select Keys 6. Re-Sync 7. Page Down 8. Volume +/9. Zoom 0. AV mute . Video 2. VGA 3. Freeze
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    Installation Connecting the Projector Connect to Computer/Notebook MOLEX 4 5 8 3 9   I/O configuration depends on models.  Due to the difference in applications for each country, some regions may have different accessories.  (*) Optional
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    Installation Connect to Video Sources DVD Player, Set-top Box, HDTV receiver Composite Video Output  9 0 6 3 5 RJ45 USB HDMI VGA1-IN / YPbPr / VGA2-IN / SCART / YPbPr VGA-OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO-OUT RS232 S-VIDEO/VIDEO VGA 2 VGA 1 12V OUT AUDIO3-IN AUDIO2-IN AUDIO1-IN 8 + 2V
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    Securely connect the power cord and signal cable. When connected, the ON/STANDBY LED will turn Amber. 3. Turn on the lamp by pressing " " button either on the top of the projector or on the remote. The ON/STANDBY LED will now turn Green.  The startup screen will display in approximately 0 seconds
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    Warning Indicator When the warning indicators (see below) come on, the projector will automatically shutdown:  Contact the nearest service center if the  "LAMP" LED indicator is lit red and if "On/Standby" indicator flashes amber. projector displays  "TEMP" LED indicator is lit red and if "On
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    for adjusting the image height. . Locate the adjustable foot you wish to modify on the underside of the projector. 2. Rotate the adjustable rings clockwise/anticlockwise to lower or raise the projector. Repeat with the remaining feet as needed. English 6 Tilt-Adjustment Feet Tilt-Adjustment Ring
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    ? POWER Installation Adjusting the Projector's Zoom / Focus You may turn the zoom lever to zoom in or out. To focus the image, rotate the focus ring until the image is
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    . Help Menu (refer to page 2). Use to select items or make adjust- ments to your selection. Use to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector. (±40 degrees) Indicate the projector's lamp status. Temp LED Indicate the projector's temperature status. ON/STANDBY LED Indicate the
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    . ? Help Menu (refer to page 2). Press "Source" to select an input signal. Re-SYNC Four Directional Select Keys Keystone +/- Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input source. Use to select items or make adjustments to your selection. Adjust image distortion caused by tilting the
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    User Controls Remote Control Using the Remote Control HDMI Press "HDMI" to choose HDMI source. Freeze Press "Freeze" to pause the screen image. Press this button again to unlock. AV mute Momentarily turns off/on the audio and video. S-Video Press "S-Video" to choose S-Video source. /?
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    ? POWER User Controls Using the HELP button The HELP function ensures easy setup and operation.  Press the "?" button on the control panel to open the Help Menu. ? 2 English
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    User Controls  Help menu button functions only when no input source is detected.  Please refer to the "Troubleshooting" section on pages 48-51 for more details. .  If input source is detected and help button is pressed, the following pages will appear to help diagnose any problems. English 22
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    User Controls 23 English
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    will automatically detect the source. How to operate . 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
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    Menu Tree User Controls  (#) "Saturation" # # and "Tint" are only supported in Video mode.  (*) "Signal" is only supported in Analog VGA (RGB) signal.  The item below is only present on specific models. (☆) "Closed Captioning" * 25 English
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    User Controls Menu Tree English 26
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    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.  Movie: For home theater.  sRGB: Standardised accurate color.  Blackboard: This mode should
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    the to decrease the sharpness.  Press the to increase the sharpness.  "Saturation" and "Tint" functions are only supported under Video mode. Saturation Adjust a video image from black and white to fully saturated color.  Press the to decrease the amount of saturation in the image.  Press the
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    User Controls IMAGE | Advanced Degamma 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.  PC: for PC or computer source. BrilliantColor™ This
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    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. English 30
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    This format displays the original image without any scaling.  AUTO: Automatically selects the appropriate display format. Aspect ratio (source detected) Resize image XGA model 4:3 16:9-I 16:9-II Native 1024 x 768 center 1024 x 576 center 854 x 480 center Resize image of native change to above
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    User Controls Input Signal or or Display area Picture area Display on Screen 4 : 3 format 16 : 9-I format 16 : 9-II format Native format English 32
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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  Press the  Press the to reduce the size of an image. to magnify an image on the projection screen. H Image Shift Shift the
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    User Controls SETUP | Language 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. English 34
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    default selection. The image is projected straight on the screen.  Rear-Desktop When selected, the image will appear reversed.  Front-Ceiling When selected, the image will turn upside down.  Rear-Ceiling When selected, the image will appear reversed in upside down position. 35 English
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    up by menu (range 0~99), and allow user control an individual projector by RS232. Refer to page 58 for the complete list of RS232 increase the volume. Audio Input The default audio settings are on the back panel of the projector. Use this option to reassign any of the Audio Inputs (, 2 or 3) to the
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    User Controls SETUP | Signal  "Signal" is only supported in Analog VGA (RGB) signal. Phase Synchronize the signal timing of the display with the graphic card. If the image appears to be unstable or
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    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 Can be select the time (Month/Day/Hour) function to set the number of
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    to set the password. 2. The password has to be 4 digits. 3. Use number button on the remote to enter your new press " " to confirm. 3. Enter new password (4 digits in length) using the number buttons on the remote, then 3 times, the projector will automatically shut down.  If you have
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    with VGA connector Warning: Wired VGA will not function and the projector maybe shut down if Wireless is turned on. RS232  RS232: Allow RS232 control of an individual projector. (Default setting)  Network: Allow projector control via web browser (Internet Explorer) using the network. Wireless
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    next time the projector is powered on.  OPTOMA: The default startup screen.  User: Use memorize picture from "Logo Capture" function. Logo Capture Press " " to immediately capture an image of the picture currently displayed on screen.  "Closed Captioning": on specific
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    the OSD menu, the new setting will take effect on next open.  On: Assign an IP address to the projector from an external DHCP server automatically.  Off: Assign an IP address manually. IP Address Select an IP address. Subnet Mask Select subnet mask number. Gateway Select the default gateway of the
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    your projector . Turn on DHCP to allow the DHCP server to automatically assign an IP, or manually enter projector IP address, you will can not link to your service server. 4. Open "Control Panel" to control your projector. When making a direct connection from your computer to the projector
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    open Internet Options, click IE web browser, click Internet Options, click the Connections tab and click "LAN Settings..." Step 9: Open "Control Panel" to control your projector. English 44
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    keypad lock function is "On", the control panel will be locked however, the projector can be operated by the remote control. By selecting "Off", you will be this feature to display a "Black", "Red", "Blue", "Green" or "White", screen when no signal is available. Reset Choose "Yes" to return the
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    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). Sleep Timer (min) Sets the countdown timer interval. The countdown timer
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    30 hours before suggested replacement of lamp. Brightness Mode  STD: Choose "STD" to dim the projector lamp which will lower power consumption and extend the lamp life.  BRIGHT: Choose "BRIGHT" to increase the brightness. Lamp Reset Reset the lamp hour counter after replacing the lamp. 47 English
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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. No image appears on-screen  Ensure all the cables and power connections are correctly and securely
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    keys listed below for your notebook manufacturer to send signal out from notebook to projector. Example: [Fn]+[F4] Acer  [Fn]+[F5] Asus  [Fn]+[F8 Each has a different way to be reactivated. Refer to your computer's manual for detailed information. Image is unstable or flickering  Use "Phase"
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    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 "Keystone +/-" button on the remote control or press " / " on the projector panel, until the sides are vertical.  Use of Keystone is Image is
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    make a loud popping sound. If this happens, the projector will not turn on until the lamp module has been replaced. To replace the lamp, follow the procedures in the "Replacing the Lamp" section on pages 53-54. Projector Status Indication LED lighting message Message ON/STANDBY LED (Green/Amber
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    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.  Replace batteries if they are exhausted. English 52
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    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. It is recommended to wear safety glasses if changing the bulb
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    the two screws on the lamp module. 3 7. Lift up the lamp handle and remove the lamp module slowly and carefully. 4 To replace the lamp module, reverse the previous steps. 8. Turn on the projector and use "Lamp Reset" after the lamp module is replaced. Lamp Reset: (i) Press "Menu"  (ii) Select
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    75 SVGA 800 × 600 85 XGA 1024 × 768 60 XGA 1024 × 768 70 XGA 1024 × 768 75 XGA 1024 × 768 85 WXGA 1280 SXGA 1280 × 1024 75 the compatibility SXGA 1280 × 1024 85 support is SXGA 1280 × 960 60 dependent on Notebook/PC models. 60.00 63.98 75.00 Digital 31.50 37.90 37.90
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    Appendices  Computer Compatibility Mode Resolution V-Sync (Hz) MAC LC 13" MAC II 13" MAC 16" MAC 19" MAC MAC G4 i MAC DV i MAC DV i MAC DV 640 × 480 640 × 480 832 × 624 1024 × 768 1152 × 870 640 × 480 1024 × 768 1152 × 870 1280 × 960 66.66 66.68 74.55 75 75.06 60 75 75 75 H-Sync (KHz) 34.98
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    Appendices RS232 Commands and Protocol Function List RS232 Pin Assignments 9876 54321 Pin no.  2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Spec. (from projector side) N/A RXD TXD N/A GND N/A N/A N/A N/A 57 English
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    List Optoma EX615/EX542 RS232 Command Table Baud Rate : 9600 Note : There is a after all ASCII commands Data Bits: 8 0D is the HEX code for in ASCII code Parity: None Stop Bits: 1 Flow Control : None UART16550 FIFO: Disable Projector Return (Pass): P Projector Return
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    33 0D Front-Ceiling ~XX71 4 7E 30 30 37 31 20 34 0D Rear-Ceiling ~XX72 1 7E Disable ~XX79 n 7E 30 30 37 39 20 a 0D Projector ID n = 00 (a=30 30) ~ 99 (a=39 39 30) ~XX82 1 7E 30 30 38 32 20 31 0D Logo Optoma ~XX82 2 7E 30 30 38 32 20 32 0D User ~XX83 White 59 English
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    Lamp fail/ Fan Lock/Over Temperature/Lamp Hours Running Out/Lamp Cover Open Fan Lock/Over Temperature/Lamp Hours Running Out/Lamp Cover Open READ from projector 232 ASCII Code HEX Code Function Projector Desktop/ Front-Ceiling/ Rear-Ceiling ~XX150 1 digits) Total Lamp Hours English 60
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    the warranty. . 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:  Screw type: M3*3  Maximum screw length: 0mm
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    support please contact your local office. USA 715 Sycamore Drive Milpitas, CA 95035, USA www.optomausa.com Tel : 408-383-3700 Fax: 408-383-3702 Service : [email protected] Canada 5630 Kennedy Road, Mississauga, Tel : 905-361-2582 ON, L4Z 2A9, Canada Fax: 905-361-2581 www.optoma.ca Service
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    Wan, Kowloon, Hong Kong China 5F, No. 1205, Kaixuan Rd., Changning District Shanghai, 200052, China Tel : +886-2-2218-2360 Fax: +886-2-2218-2313 Service : [email protected] asia.optoma.com Tel : +852-2396-8968 Fax: +852-2370-1222 www.optoma.com.hk Tel : +86-21-62947376 Fax: +86-21-62947375 www
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    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 and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there
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    Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Declaration of Conformity for EU countries • EMC Directive 999/5/EC (if product has RF function) Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash
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Table of Contents
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Usage Notice
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Safety Information
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Precautions
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Eye Safety Warnings
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Product Features
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Introduction
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Package Overview
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Product Overview
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Main Unit
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Control Panel
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Input / Output Connections
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Remote Control
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Installation
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Connecting the Projector
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Connect to Computer/Notebook
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Connect to Video Sources
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Powering On/Off the Projector
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Powering On the Projector
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Powering Off the projector
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Warning Indicator
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Adjusting the Projected Image
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Adjusting the Projector’s Height
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Adjusting the Projector’s Zoom / Focus
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Adjusting Projected Image Size
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User Controls
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Control Panel & Remote Control
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Control Panel
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Remote Control
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Using the HELP button
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On-screen Display Menus
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How to operate
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Menu Tree
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Image
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Display
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Setup
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Options
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Appendices
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Troubleshooting
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Projector Status Indication
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Remote Control
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Replacing the Lamp
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Compatibility Modes
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RS232 Commands and Protocol Function List
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Ceiling Mount Installation
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Optoma Global Offices
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Regulation & Safety notices
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