Optoma Technology EX520 manual

English 1 Usage Notice ...................................................................................................................... 2 Safety Information ........................................................................................................................2 Class B emissions limits ........................................[...]

English 2 Safety Information The lightning ash with arrow head within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral tri[...]

English 3 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 le t objec ts or liqu ids ente r the pro jector a s they may t ouch dan gerous vol tage point s or shor t-out part s tha [...]

English 4 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 re or electric shock, do not expose this projector to rain or moisture. [...]

English 5 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. Do not : v Block the ventilation slots and openings on the unit. v Us e ab ra si ve cl ea ne rs , w ax es o[...]

English 6 Usage Notice Eye Safety Warnings ▀ ■ Av oi d st ar ing d ir ec tl y i nt o th e pro je ct or ’s be am o f lig ht a t al l t im es . ▀ ■ 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 bea[...]

English 7 Introduction Product Features This product is a single chip 0.55” SVGA and XGA series DLP ® pro- jector. Outstanding features include: u Texas Instruments Single chip DLP ® Technology u Computer Compatibility: Ap pl e Ma ci nto sh , iM ac , a nd V ES A Sta nd ar ds : UX GA , SX GA +, SX GA , WX GA, W UX GA , XGA , SV GA , VGA u Video [...]

English 8 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. Fo cus Zo om Contrast Projector with lens cap Zoom Series/Fix Zoom Series IR Remote Control (with 2 x AAA Batteries) Power Cord 1.8m VGA Cable 1.8m USB Cable (Mini type) 1.[...]

English 9 Product Overview Main Unit 1. Control Panel 8. Front IR Receiver 2. Zoom ( Zo om se rie s o nly ) 9. Rear IR Receiver 3. Focus 10. Kensington™ Lock 4. Lens 11. Tilt-Adjustment Foot 5. Lens CAP 12. I n p u t / O u t p u t C o n n e c t i o n s 6. Elevator foot 13. Power Socket 7. Elevator button Fo cus Zo om 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 1 1 0 1 3[...]

English 10 Control Panel 1. Keystone + / ▲ 2. Enter / Help (See page 51 Appendices for help function.) 3. Temp LED 8. Menu 4. Lamp LED 9. Re-Sync / ► 5. Power LED 10. Keystone - / ▼ 6. Power 11. Source / ◄ 7. AV -M ute . K eyst one + . K eyst one - . S ourc e Re- Sync . Enter/Help Menu A V-Mute Power Lamp T emp Power 1 6 7 8 9 10 11 3 4 5 2[...]

English 11 Rear View 1. RJ45 Connector (dependent on model) 2. Composite Video Input 3. Audio Input L/R RCA Connectors 4. VGA 2/ SCART/ YPbPr Connector (dependent on model) 5. VGA 1/ SCART/ YPbPr Connector 6. VGA Out (dependent on model) 7. HDMI Connector (dependent on model) 8. Rear IR receiver 9. Kensington TM Lock Port 10. Audio Out 3.5mm Jack 1[...]

English 12 Remote Control 1 3 5 2 4 9 7 2 3 2 0 1 9 1 4 1 5 2 4 8 1 2 1 1 1 0 1 3 1 6 1 7 1 8 2 1 2 2 6 1. Indicator LED 2. Power On/Off 3. Laser Pointer 4. Page Up 5. Mouse Right Click 6. Four Directional Select Keys 7. Re-Sync 8. Page Down 9. Volume +/- 10. Menu 11. Zoom 12. AV mute 13. Video Source 14. VGA Source 15. Freeze 16. S-Video Source 17[...]

English 13 Connecting the Projector Connect to Computer / Notebook 1. Power Cord 2. Mini USB Cable (Optional) 3. S-Video Cable (Optional) 4. Composite Video Cable (Optional) 5. Audio-in (Optional RCA to 3.5mm jack cable) 6. Audio-out (Optional 3.5mm jack cable) 7. VGA 2 Cable 8. VGA 1 Cable 9. VGA Out Cable 10. HDMI Cable (Optional) 11. RS-232 Cabl[...]

English 14 Connect to Video Sources 1. Power Cord 2. S-Video Cable (optional) 3. R C A Ty p e au di o c ab le ( op t io na l) 4. C o mp on e nt C ab le (o pt io na l ) 5. RGB to Component Adapter (optional) 6. SCART to RGB & S-Video Adapter (optional) 7. VGA Cable 8. H D MI C a bl e (o pt i on al ) 9. A u di o- o ut ( Op ti o na l RC A t o 3. 5[...]

English 15 Powering On/Off the Projector Powering On the Projector 1. Remove the lens cover. 2. Connect the power cord to the projector. 3. Turn On the connected devices. 4. Ensure the Power LED is ash ing and the n press the power button to turn On the projec tor. The pr ojector’s s tartup logo screen dis plays and c onnected device s are det[...]

English 16 Powering Off the Projector 1. P r es s P OW ER to t u rn o ff th e p ro je ct o r la m p, a m e ss ag e d is pl a ys o n t he p r oj e ct or ’s sc re e n. 2. Press POWER again to conrm, 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 [...]

English 17 Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Projector’s Height The projector is equipped with elevator foot for adjusting the image height. To raise the image: 1. Press the elevator button u . 2. Raise the image to the desired height angle v , then release the button to lock the elevator foot into position. 3. Use sc rew in foot w to ?[...]

English 18 Adjusting the Zoom / Focus (Zoom Series) You may turn the zoom ring to zoom in or out. To focus the image, rotate the focus ring until the image is clear. The projector will focus at distances from 3.28 to 38.7 feet (1 to 11.8 meters). Use the keystone buttons to correct image distortion. They can be found on the remote control and on th[...]

English 19 3.28' (1m) 11.2' (3.4m) 18' (5.5m) 25.3' (7.7m) 32.8' (10m) 38.7' (11.8m) Height Diagonal Width 86.7" (220.2 cm) 25.5" (64.8cm) 140.2" (356.2 cm) 196.3" (498.7 cm) 255" (647.6 cm) 300.8" (764.2 cm) Hd Hd 77.5" (196.8 cm) 22.8" (57.9cm) 125.3" (318.3 cm) 175.4"[...]

English 20 Adjusting the Focus (Fixed Zoom Series) The Fixed Zoom Series’ lens is xed and does not provide a zoom function. To focus the image, rotate the focus ring until the image is clear. The projector will focus at distances from 4.9 to 40 feet (1.5 to 12.2 meters). Adjusting Projection Image Size Installation 4.9'(1.5m) 11.2'(3[...]

English 21 Control Panel . Keys tone + . Keys tone - . Sour ce Re -Syn c . Enter/Help Menu AV-Mute Power Lamp T emp Power Using the Control Panel ▲/ Ke yst one + (U p arr ow) •Adjust the image Keystone positively. • Na vi ga te s and c ha ng es se tt in gs i n t he O SD . ◄/Source (Left arrow) • Press Source to select an input signal. •[...]

English 22 Remote Control Using the Remote Control 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 P[...]

English 23 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. Contrast Press Contrast to adjust the contrast of the image. Freeze P r es s F re ez e to pa us e th e s cr ee n i ma ge . AV Mute Moment[...]

English 24 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 ◄► ke[...]

English 25 Menu Tree User Controls[...]

English 26 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 Bl ac kbo ar d: Tu ned f or bl ack bo ard u sa ge. 4 Classroom: Recommended setting[...]

English 27 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 incre[...]

English 28 Image | Color Setting Gain Set RGB Gain to adjust the Brightness of the following 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 following Colors: 4 Red—increase o[...]

English 29 Image | Advanced BrilliantColor TM 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 natu[...]

English 30 Image | Advanced | Input Source Input Source Use this option to enable / disable input sources. Press ▲ or ▼ to select a source, then press ◄ or ► to enable / disable it. Press Enter to nalize the selection. The projector will not search inputs that are de-selected. v If a ll s ou rce s ar e de se le cte d, th e pr oj ec tor c[...]

English 31 Display Format Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio. 4 4: 3: Th is fo rm at is fo r 4x3 i npu t so urc es no t enh an ced f or Wi de sc ree n TV. 4 16:9 I: This format is for 16x9 input sources, like HDTV and DVD enhanced for Wide screen TV. 4 16:9 II: The non-standard wide-screen display format of the projector. Part of[...]

English 32 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 mov[...]

English 33 Setup Language Enter the Language menu. Select the multilingual OSD menu. See page 35 for more information. Projection Select projection method: 4 Front Desktop The factory default setting. 4 Rear Desktop When you select this function, the projector reverses the image so you can project from behind a translucent screen. 4 Front Ceiling W[...]

English 34 Setup Signal Enter the Signal menu. Set projector signal properties. See page 36 for more information. Security Enter the Security menu. Access the projector’s security features. See page 37 for more information. Projector ID Select a two digit projector ID from 0 through 99. Audio Enter the Audio menu. Set audio level properties. See [...]

English 35 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. User Controls[...]

English 36 Setup | Signal Frequency Change the display data frequency to match the frequency of your computer’s graphics card. If you experience a vertical ickering bar, use this function to make an adjustment. Phase Phase synchronizes the signal timing of the display with the graphics card. If you experience an unstable or ickering image, [...]

English 37 Setup | Security Security Timer Enter the Security Timer sub menu. 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 specied dates and times to allow power on and access to the [...]

English 38 Setup | Security Change Password Use this submenu to change the security password for the projector. 1. Select Change Password from the Security submenu. The Conrm Change Password dialog box displays. 2. Select Yes . 3. Enter the default password <1> <2> <3> <4> <5>. A second password screen displays. 4. [...]

English 39 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. When security is enabled, the following screen displays at startup and before access to the Security menu is[...]

English 40 Setup | Audio Volume Press ◄ to decrease the volume of voice. Press ► to increase the volume of voice. Mute Toggle the audio on or off. 4 Off—the speaker volume is turned on. 4 On–the speaker volume is turned off. User Controls[...]

English 41 User Controls Setup | Network Network (RJ45 Models Only) Press Enter to apply Network settings. If the connection is successful, the OSD display will show the following dialogue box. 4 Network State—to display network information. 4 DHCP: On: Assign an IP address to the projector from the DHCP server automatically. Off: Assign an IP ad[...]

English 42 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 Advanc[...]

English 43 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 reect the environment. 4 On?[...]

English 44 Options Keypad Lock Lock the buttons on the projector top panel. 4 On—a warning message displays to conrm 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 45 for more details. [...]

English 45 Options | Advanced Direct Power On Enable or disable Direct Power On. 4 On —t he pr oje ct or po wer s on au tom at ic all y whe n AC po wer i s s up pli ed . 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. T[...]

English 46 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 brightne[...]

English 47 Options | Lamp Setting Lamp Reset After replacing the lamp, reset the lamp counter to accurately reect the new lamp’s life span. 1. Select Lamp Reset. A conrmation screen displays. 2. Select Yes to reset the lamp counter to zero. User Controls[...]

English 48 LAN_RJ45 (RJ45 models only) For simplicity and ease of operation, the Optoma projector provides di- verse networking and remote management features. The LAN/RJ45 function of the projector through a network, such as re- motely manage: Power On/Off, Brightness and Contrast settings. Also, projector status information, such as: Video-Source[...]

English 49 3. Right Click on your Local Area Connection, and select Property. 4. In the Properties window, select the General tab , and select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) . 5. Click Properties . 6. Fill in the IP address and Subnet mask, then press OK. User Controls[...]

English 50 7. Press the Menu button on the projector. 8. Select OSD-> SETUP-> Network-> Enabled. 9. Input the following: 4 IP Address: 192.168.1.2 4 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 4 Gateway: 0.0.0.0 4 DNS Server: 0.0.0.0 10. Press Apply (Enter) to conrm settings. 11. Open a web browser (ex, Microsoft Internet Explorer). 12. In the Address b[...]

English 51 Troubleshooting/ Help On-screen Display Menu 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 [...]

English 52 4 Check if the projection lamp has been securely installed. Please refer to the Replacing the lamp section. 4 Make sure you have removed the lens cap and the projector is switched on. Partial, scrolling or incorrectly displayed image 4 Press “Re-Sync” on the remote. 4 If you are using a PC: For Windows 95, 98, 2000, XP: 1. Open the M[...]

English 53 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. Example: [Fn]+[F4] Acer � [Fn]+[F5] Asus � [Fn]+[F8] Dell � [Fn]+[F8] Gateway � [Fn]+[F4] Mac Apple: System Preference � Display � Arrangement � Mirror display IBM/Lenovo � [Fn]+[F7] [[...]

English 54 The screen of the Notebook or PowerBook computer is not displaying your presentation 4 If you are using a Notebook: Some Notebooks may deactivate their own screens when a second display device is in use. Each has a different way to be reactivated. Refer to your computer’s manual for detailed information. Image is unstable or ickerin[...]

English 55 Image has vertical ickering bar 4 Use Frequency to make an adjustment. See page 36 for more information. 4 Check and recongure the display mode of your graphic card to make it compatible with the projector. Image is out of focus 4 Make sure the lens cap is removed. 4 Adjusts the Focus Ring on the projector lens. 4 Make sure the pro[...]

English 56 Image has slanted sides 4 If possible, reposition the projector so that it is centered on the screen and below the bottom of the screen. 4 Press [Keystone +/-] on the remote control until the sides are vertical. Image is reversed 4 Select Setup | Projection from the OSD and adjust the projection direction. Intermission Problems The proje[...]

English 57 Projector Status Indication Message Power LED Lamp LED Temp LED (Green) (Red) (Red) Over Temp O O Lamp Fail O O Thermal Break Status Error 4 4 O Lamp Door Sensor Detect High 7 O O DMD Error 8 O O Color Wheel Error 9 O O Fan 1 error (Lamp Fan) 6 1 O Fan 2 error (Power Fan) 6 2 O Fan 3 error (Blower Fan) 6 3 O Fan 4 error (DMD Fan) 6 4 O S[...]

English 58 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°. 4 Make sure there are no obstructions between the remote control and the projector. Move to within 7m (23 [...]

English 59 Audio Problems There is no sound 4 Adjust the volume on the remote control. 4 Adjust the volume of the audio source. 4 Check the audio cable connection. 4 Test the source audio output with other speakers. 4 Have the projector serviced. The sound is distorted 4 Check the audio cable connection. 4 Test the source audio output with other sp[...]

English 60 Replacing the Lamp The projection lamp should be replaced when it burns out. It should only be replaced with a certied replacement part, which you can order from your local dealer. Important: 4 The lamp contains a certain amount of mercury and should be disposed of according to local ordinance regulations. 4 Avoid touching the glass s[...]

English 61 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. 4 Use only a dampened cloth when cleaning. Do not allow water to enter the ventilation op[...]

English 62 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/ 85 720 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 XGA 1024 x 768 60/ 70.1/[...]

English 63 Signal Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) 720 x 480 60 720 x 480i 60 720 x 480p 60 Apple Mac Compatibility Re so lu tio n Ma cb ook M ac bo ok Pr o (I nt el ) Po we r Mac G5 Po we r 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[...]

English 64 RS232 Commands RS232 Connector 9876 54321 Pin No Specication 1 N/A 2 RXD 3 TXD 4 DTR 5 GND 6 DSR 7 RTS 8 CTS 9 N/A Appendices[...]

English 65 RS232 Protocol Function List RS232 Commands RS232 Command Table. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- ---------------------------------------------------------- 0 0 6 9 : e t a R d u a B Data Bits: 8 e n o N : y t i r a P Stop Bits: 1 e n o N : l [...]

English 66 ~XX64 n 7E 30 30 36 34 20 a 0D V Image Shift n= -24 (a=2D 32 34) - +24 (a=32 34) ~XX66 n 7E 30 30 36 36 20 a 0D V Keystone n= -30 (a=2D 33 30) - +30 (a=33 30) ~XX69 1 7E 30 30 36 39 20 31 0D Auto Keystone On ~XX69 0/2 7E 30 30 36 39 20 30/32 0D Off ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------[...]

English 67 ~XX64 n 7E 30 30 36 34 20 a 0D V Image Shift n= -24 (a=2D 32 34) - +24 (a=32 34) ~XX66 n 7E 30 30 36 36 20 a 0D V Keystone n= -30 (a=2D 33 30) - +30 (a=33 30) ~XX69 1 7E 30 30 36 39 20 31 0D Auto Keystone On ~XX69 0/2 7E 30 30 36 39 20 30/32 0D Off ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------[...]

English 68 Ceiling Installation To prevent damage to your projector please use the recommended mounting package for installation. To ensure compliance, only use a UL Listed ceiling mount and screws that meet the following specications: 4 Screw Type: M4 4 Maximum screw length: 10 mm 4 Minimum screw length: 7.5 mm Refer to the following diagram to[...]

English 69 Optoma Global Ofces For service or support please contact your local ofce. USA 715 Sycamore Drive Milpitas, CA 95035, USA Tel : 408-383-3700 Fax : 408-383-3702 www.optomausa.com Service : services@optoma.com Canada 5630 Kennedy Road, Mississauga, ON, L4Z 2A9, Canada Tel : 905-361-2582 Fax : 905-361-2581 www.optoma.ca S er vi ce : c[...]

English 70 Scandinavia Grev Wedels Plass 2 3015 Drammen, Norway Tel : +47 32 26 89 90 Fax : +47 32 83 78 98 Service : info@optoma.no Latin America 715 Sycamore Drive Milpitas, CA 95035, USA Tel : 408-383-3700 Fax : 408-383-3702 www.optoma.com.br www.optoma.com.mx Korea WOOMI TECH.CO.,LTD 4F,Minu Bldg.3.tw3-14, Kangnam-Ku, seoul,135-815, KOREA Tel :[...]

English 71 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 i[...]

English 72 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 [...]