User manual OPTOMA EX525ST

Table of Contents Table of Contents ................................................................................... Usage Notice .......................................................................................... 2 Safety Information .........................................................................................2 Precautions....................................................................................................3 Eye Safety Warnings .....................................................................................5 Product Features ...........................................................................................6 Package Overview.........................................................................................7 Product Overview ..........................................................................................8 Introduction............................................................................................. 6 Installation ............................................................................................ 2 Connecting the Projector .............................................................................2 Connect to Computer/ Notebook ......................................................................... 2 Connect to Video Sources ................................................................................... 3 Powering On the Projector ................................................................................... 4 Powering Off the projector ................................................................................... 5 Warning Indicator ................................................................................................. 5 Adjusting the Projector's Height ........................................................................... 6 Adjusting the Projector's Focus ........................................................................... 7 Adjusting Projected Image Size ........................................................................... 7 Main Unit ................................................................................................................ 8 Control Panel ......................................................................................................... 9 Connection Ports ................................................................................................. 0 Remote Control .................................................................................................... Powering On/Off the Projector.....................................................................4 Adjusting the Projected Image.....................................................................6 User Controls ....................................................................................... 8 Control Panel & Remote Control .................................................................8 On-screen Display Menus ...........................................................................2 How to operate .................................................................................................... 2 Menu Tree ............................................................................................................ 22 Image ................................................................................................................... 23 Display ................................................................................................................. 27 Setup.................................................................................................................... 30 Options................................................................................................................. 40 Appendices........................................................................................... 43 Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................43 Replacing the Lamp.....................................................................................48 Compatibility Modes ....................................................................................50 RS232 Commands ......................................................................................5 Ceiling Mount Installation ............................................................................54 Optoma Global Offices ................................................................................55 Regulation & Safety notices ........................................................................57 Image Problems .................................................................................................. 43 Intermission Problems ........................................................................................ 46 Projector Status Indication .................................................................................. 46 Remote Control Problems ................................................................................... 47 English Usage Notice Safety Informations 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. Class B emissions limits WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THE PROJECTOR TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY. This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Important Safety Instruction English 2 1. Read these instructions ­before using this projector. 2. Keep these instructions ­for future reference. 3. Follow all instructions. 4. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions : A. Do not block any ventilation openings. To ensure reliable operation of the projector and to protect it from overheating, put the projector in a position and location that will not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, do not place the projector on a bed, sofa, carpet, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings. Do not put it in an enclosure, such as a bookcase or a cabinet that may keep air from flowing through its ventilation openings. B. Do not use this projector near water or moisture. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the projector to rain or moisture. C. Do not install near any heat sources, such as radiators, heaters, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 5. Clean only with a dry cloth. 6. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 7. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the projector has been damaged in any way, such as: Power supply cord or plug is damaged. Liquids have spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus. The projector has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 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. The projector should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. 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. expose this projector to rain or moisture. this may cause electric shock. Warning- To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not Warning- Please do not open or disassemble the projector as Warning- When replacing the lamp, please allow unit to cool down, and follow all replacement instructions. See pages 48-49. Warning- This projector will detect the life of the lamp itself. Please be sure to change the lamp when it shows warning messages. display "Options|Lamp Settings" menu after replacing the lamp module (refer to page 42). Warning- Use the "Lamp Reset" function from the on-screen Warning- When switching the projector off, please ensure the 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 pages 48-49. cooling cycle has been completed before disconnecting the power. Allow 90 seconds for the projector to cool down. tion. Warning- Do not use the lens cap when projector is in opera Warning- When the lamp is approaching to the end of its life, the message "Lamp Warning: Lamp life exceeded." will show on the screen. Please contact your local reseller or service center to change the lamp as soon as possible. directly into the laser beam on the remote control and do not point the laser beam into anyone's eyes. This remote control is equipped with a Class II laser that emits radiation. Warning- To reduce the risk of injury to the eyes, do not look 3 English Usage Notice Do: Turn off the product before cleaning. Use a soft cloth moistened with a mild detergent to clean the display housing. Disconnect the power plug from the AC outlet if the product is not being used for a long period of time. Don't: not block the ventilation slots and openings on the unit. Do not use abrasive cleaners, waxes or solvents to clean the Do unit. not use under the following conditions: Do - In extremely hot, cold or humid environments. Ensure that the ambient room temperature is within 5-35. non-condensing. - In areas susceptible to excessive dust and dirt. - Near any appliance that generates a strong magnetic field. - In direct sunlight. Relative Humidity is 5-35, 80% (Max.), English 4 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. senter to enter the beam. Using a stick is recommended to avoid the need for the pre 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. The best way to achieve this is by ceiling-mounting the projector rather than placing it on floor or table top. students when they are asked to point out something on the screen. to reduce ambient light levels. When projector is used in a classroom, adequately supervise In order to minimize the lamp power needed, use room blinds 5 English Introduction Product Features This product is a Short throw XGA single chip 0.55" DLP® projector. Outstanding features include: True XGA, 1024 x 768 addressable pixels Texas Instruments Single chip DLP® Technology Computer Compatibility: Apple Macintosh, iMac, and VESA Standards: UXGA, SXGA+, SXGA, WXGA, XGA, SVGA, VGA Video Compatibility: NTSC, NTSC4.43 PAL/PAL-M/PAL-N/SECAM SDTV compatible (480i/p, 576i/p) HDTV compatible (720p, 1080i) Auto source detection with user definable settings Full function IR remote control and mouse control User friendly multilingual On Screen Menu Advanced digital keystone correction and high quality full screen image re-scaling User friendly control panel One built-in speaker with 8 watt amplifier Macintosh and PC compatible DVI-I support (HDCP compliant) Support Network function (LAN/RS232) English 6 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. Projector with lens cap Power Cord 1.8m VGA Cable 1.8m Due to the difference in applications for each country, some regions may have different accessories. IR Remote Control 2 x AAA Batteries Documentation : User's Manual Warranty Card Quick Start Card WEEE Card 7 English Introduction Product Overview Main Unit 1 2 1 3 4 VG A-O ut VG A-In /SC A RT DV H S-V ideo Vid eo RS -232 US B RJ45 Aud 5 6 7 io-In Aud io-L Aud io- 1. 2. 3. 4. IR Receivers Control Panel Focus Projection Lens 5. Power Socket 6. Connection Ports 7. Security bar English 8 Introduction Control Panel 5 9 6 1 2 3 4 10 7 8 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. On/Standby and Power LED Lamp LED Temp LED Menu Source Re-Sync Enter IR Receiver Four Directional Select Keys Keystone Correction 9 English Introduction Connection Ports 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Audio-Out Audio-In VGA-Out VGA-In / SCART VGA-In DVI-I S-Video Video RS-232 USB RJ-45 Audio-L Audio-R 12 13 14 15 1. VGA-Out Connector (Monitor Loop-through Output) 2. VGA-In/SCART Connector (PC Analog Signal/Component Video Input/HDTV/SCART) 3. DVI-I Connector (PC Digital (HDCP)/PC Analog/Component Video Input) 4. S-Video Input Connector 5. Composite Video Input Connector 6. RS-232 Connector 7. USB Connector (Connect to PC for Remote Mouse function) 8. Networking Connector RJ45 9. Audio-Out Connector 10. Audio-L Connector 11. Audio-R Connector 12. Power Socket 13. Security Bar 14. Audio Input Connector 15. KensingtonTM Lock Port English 0 Introduction Remote Control 1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. Button LED Power On/Off Page Up Mouse Right Click Four Directional Select Keys Re-Sync Page Down Volume +/Zoom AV mute Video Source VGA Source Freeze S-Video Source DVI Source Brightness Menu Keystone +/Source Enter Mouse Left Click PC/Mouse control Number Buttons (for password input) 2 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 23 13 12 English Installation Connecting the Projector Connect to Computer/Notebook MOLEX 5 2 3 4 6 VGA-Out VGA-In / SCART VGA-In DVI-I S-Video Video RS-232 USB 1...............................................................................................................Power Cord 2................................................................................................................ VGA Cable 3.......................................................................... DVI Cable (Optional accessories) 4.......................................................................RS232 Cable (Optional accessories) 5..........................................................................USB Cable (Optional accessories) 6........................................................... Audio Input Cable (Optional accessories) English 2 molex Due to the difference in applications for each country, some regions may have different accessories. 1 Audio-Out Audio-In RJ-45 Audio-L Audio-R E62405SP R Installation Connect to Video Sources DVD Player, Set-top Box, HDTV receiver 7 6 3 8 4 5 1 VGA-Out VGA-In / SCART VGA-In DVI-I S-Video Video RS-232 USB RJ-45 Audio-Out Audio-In Audio-L Audio-R E62405SP Due to the difference in applications for each country, some regions may have different accessories. 1...............................................................................................................Power Cord 2...................................................Composite Video Cable (Optional accessories) 3................................................................... S-Video Cable (Optional accessories) 4...................................................Audio Cable Jack/RCA (Optional accessories) 5............15-Pin to 3 RCA Component/HDTV Adaptor (Optional accessories) 6................................................3 RCA Component Cable (Optional accessories) 7......................................SCART RGB/S-Video Adaptor (Optional accessories) 8................................................................. Network Cable (Optional accessories) R 3 2 S-Video Output Video Output 3 English Installation Powering On/Off the Projector Powering On the Projector 1. Remove the lens cap. 2. Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely connected. The Power LED will be Amber. 3. Turn on the lamp by pressing "ON/STANDBY" button either on the top of the projector or on the remote. The Power LED will flash green. The startup screen will display in approximately 10 seconds. The first time you use the projector, you can select your preferred language from quick menu after the startup screen display. 4. Turn on your source (computer, notebook, video player, etc.). The projector will detect your source automatically. you connect multiple sources at the same time, press If the "Source" button on the control panel or direct source key on the remote control to switch between inputs. 2 ON/STANDBY Power LED Turn on the projector first and then select the signal sources. 1 Lens Cap English 4 Installation Powering Off the Projector 1. Press the "ON/STANDBY" button to turn off the projector lamp, you will see a message displayed on the projector's screen. 2. Press the "ON/STANDBY" button again to confirm, otherwise the message will disappear after 15 seconds. When you press the "ON/STANDBY" button a second time, the system will show the countdown timer on the screen. 3. The cooling fans continue to operate for about 10 seconds for cooling cycle. When the Power LED turns to Amber, the projector has entered standby mode. If you wish to turn the projector back on, you must wait until the projector has completed the cooling cycle and has entered standby mode. Once in standby mode, simply press "ON/STANDBY" button to restart the projector. 4. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and the projector. 5. Do not turn on the projector immediately following a power off procedure. Warning Indicator When the "LAMP" indicator lights red, the projector will automatically shut itself down. Please contact your local reseller or service center. See pages 55-56. When the "TEMP" indicator lights red, it indicates the projector has overheated. 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 pages 55-56. When the "TEMP" indicator flashes red, it indicates the fan has failed. Please contact your local dealer or our service center. See pages 55-56. 5 English Installation Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Projector's Height The projector is equipped with elevator feet for adjusting the image height. To raise the image: 1. Locate the adjustable foot you wish to modify on the underside of the projector. 2. Rotate the four adjustable rings counter clockwise to raise the projector or clockwise to lower it. Repeat with the remaining feet as needed. 3. Reset the projector on its feet and re-adjust as needed. Tilt-Adjustment Feet Tilt-Adjustment Ring English 6 Installation Adjusting the Projector's Focus To focus the image, rotate the focus ring until the image is clear. The projector will focus at distances from 1.6 to 12.1 feet (0.5 to 3.7 meters). Focus Ring Adjusting Projection Image Size Height Di ag on al 303.5" (770.8cm) Width 82.0" (208.3cm) 123.0" (312.5cm) 164.0" (416.7cm) 205.1" (520.8cm) 246.1" (625.0cm) 41.0" (104.2cm) Hd 1.6'(0.5m) 3.3'(1.0m) 4.9'(1.5m) 6.6'(2.0m) 8.2'(2.5m) 9.8'(3.0m) 12.1'(3.7m) Screen (Diagonal) Screen Size Max.(WxH) Hd Distance 41.0" (104.2cm) 82.0" (208.3cm) 123.0" (312.5cm) 164.0" (416.7cm) 205.1" (520.8cm) 246.1" (625.0cm) 303.5" (770.8cm) 32.8" x 24.6" 65.6" x 49.2" 98.4" x 73.8" 131.2" x 98.4" 164.0" x 123.0" 196.9" x 147.6" 242.8" x 182.1" 83.3x62.5cm 166.7x125.0cm 250.0x187.5cm 333.3x250.0cm 416.7x312.5cm 500.0x375.0cm 616.7x462.5cm 3.69" (9.38cm) 7.38" (18.75cm) 11.07" (28.13cm) 14.76" (37.50cm) 18.45" (46.88cm) 22.15" (56.25cm) 27.31" (69.38cm) 1.6' (0.5m) 3.3' (1.0m) 4.9' (1.5m) 6.6' (2.0m) 8.2' (2.5m) 9.8' (3.0m) 12.1' (3.7m) This graph is for user's reference only. 7 English User Controls Control Panel & Remote Control There are two ways for you to control the functions: Control Panel and Remote Control. Using the Control Panel ON/STANDBY Power LED Lamp LED Temp LED Menu Source Four Directional Select Keys Keystone Re-Sync Enter Refer to the "Power On/Off the Projector" section on pages 14-15. Indicate the projector's status. Indicate the projector's lamp status. Indicate the projector's temperature status. Press "Menu" to launch the on-screen display (OSD) menu. To exit OSD, Press "Menu" again. Press "Source" to select an input signal. Use to select items or make adjustments to your selection. Use to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector. Automatically synchronize the projector to the input source. Confirm your item selection. English 8 User Controls Using the Remote Control Power PC/Mouse control L Button R Button Page + Page Enter Source Re-Sync Four Directional Select Keys Model No:RMC-25key Refer to the "Power On/Off the Projector" section on pages 14-15. The PC/Mouse control can be used to control mouse movement. The mouse function is enabled using the USB cable to connect your computer and the projector. Mouse left click. Mouse right click. Use this button to page up. Use this button to page down. Confirm your item selection. Press "Source" to select an input signal. 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 projector. Adjust to increase/decrease the volume. Adjust the brightness of the image. Press "Menu" to launch the on-screen display (OSD) menu. To exit OSD, Press "Menu" again. Press "+/-" button to zoom in of an image. Keystone +/Volume +/Brightness Menu Zoom 9 English User Controls Using the Remote Control DVI VGA AV Mute S-Video Freeze Video Press "DVI" to choose DVI-I source. Press "VGA" to choose source from VGA-In connector. Momentarily turns off/on the audio and video. Press "S-Video" to choose S-Video source. Press "Freeze" to pause the screen image. Press this button again to unlock. Press "Video" to choose Composite video source. Using the USB Remote Mouse Control The remote control for this projector can be used as a remote mouse control with the USB cable. Audio-Out Audio-In to USB port USB cable to USB port Video RS-232 USB RJ-45 When the projector is connected to PC via the USB cable, the remote will work as a mouse for control. English 20 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. Use by keys to select the desired item and adjust the settings key. 4. Select the next item to be adjusted in the sub menu and adjust as described above. 5. Press "Enter" to confirm, and the screen will return to the main menu. 6. To exit, press "Menu" again. The OSD menu will close and the projector will automatically save the new settings. Main Menu Sub Menu Setting 2 English User Controls Menu Tree "Signal" menu is (*) only supported in Analog VGA (RGB) signal. * English 22 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 be selected to achieve optimum color settings when projecting onto a blackboard (green). classroom. Classroom: This mode is recommended for projecting in a User: User's own settings. Brightness Adjust the brightness of the image. Press the Press the Contrast to darken image. to lighten the image. The contrast controls the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the picture. Adjusting the contrast changes the amount of black and white in the image. Press the Press the to decrease the contrast. to increase the contrast. 23 English User Controls Image Sharpness Adjust the sharpness of the image. Press the Press the to decrease the sharpness. to increase the sharpness. Image | Color Color Select the Red/Green/Blue Gain for brightness adjustments and Bias for contrast adjustments for the whole picture. Individual color adjustments for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow can also be adjusted. Reset Choose "Yes" to return the factory default settings for color adjustments. English 24 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. White Peaking 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. Color Temp. Adjust the color temperature. With cold temperature, the screen looks colder; with warm temperature, the screen looks warmer. Color Space Select an appropriate color matrix type from AUTO, RGB or YUV. 25 English User Controls Image | Advanced Input Source Enable input sources. Press " " 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. English 26 User Controls Display Format Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio. 4:3: This format is for 4x3 input sources not enhanced for Wide screen TV. 16:9 I: This format is for 16x9 input sources, like HDTV and DVD enhanced for Wide screen TV. (Better format: 576i/p) DVD enhanced for Wide screen TV. (Better format: 480i/p) 16:9 II: This format is for 16x9 input sources, like HDTV and Window: When a 4:3 image is bigger than a 16:9 screen, select the "Window" mode to fit the image onto the screen without changing the projection distance. AUTO: Automatically selects the appropriate display format. Source 4:3 16:9 I 16:9 II Window 480i/p 576i/p 720p 1080i PC Scale to 1024 x 768 Scale to 1024 x 576 Scale to 854 x 480 Scale to 768 x 576 27 English User Controls Display area Picture area Input Signal 4:3 format Display on Screen or 16 : 9-I format or 16 : 9-II format window format LBX format English 28 User Controls Display Overscan function removes the noise in a video image. Overscan the image to remove video encoding noise on the edge of video source. Overscan Zoom Press the Press the to reduce the size of an image. to magnify an image on the projection screen. Shift the projected image position horizontally. H Image Shift V Image Shift Shift the projected image position vertically. V Keystone Press the or squarer image. to adjust image distortion vertically and makes a 29 English 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 30 User Controls Setup Projection 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. Rear-Ceiling When you select this function, the projector reverses and turns the image upside down at same time. You can project from behind a translucent screen with ceiling mounted projection. Menu Location Choose the menu location on the display screen. 3 English User Controls Setup Projector ID Allow the RS232 control of an individual projector. Range 00-99. Mute Choose the "On" to turn mute on. Choose the "Off" to turn mute off. Volume Press the Press the to decrease the volume. to increase the volume. RS232 RS232: Allow RS232 control of an individual projector. (Default setting) Network: Allow projector control via web browser (Internet Explorer) using the network. English 32 User Controls Setup | Security Security Settings 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 Select the time (Month/Day/Hour) function to set the number of hours the projector can be used. Once this time has elapsed you will be requested to enter your password again. 33