Optoma Ds306i Projector User Manual

							
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Introduction

Remote Control
1. Button LED
2. Power On/Off
3.  No Function Button
4.  Page Up
5.  Mouse Right Click
6.  Four Directional 
 
  Select Keys
7.  Re-Sync
8.  Page Down 
9.   Volume +/-
10.  Zoom
11.  AV mute
12.  Video Source
13.  VGA Source
14.  Freeze
15.  S-Video Source
16.  Contrast
17.  Brightness
18.  Menu
19.  Keystone +/-
20.  Source
21.  Enter
22.  Mouse Left Click
23.  PC/Mouse control 
24.  Number Buttons 
  (for password input)
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Connecting the Projector
	Due to the  difference in applications for each country, some regions may have different accessories.
Connect to Computer/Notebook
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1...............................................................................................................Power Cord2................................................................................................................VGA Cable3................................................................................Audio Input Cable (Optional)4......................................................................USB Cable (for USA & EMEA only)
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Connect to Video Sources
S-Video Output
DVD Player, Set-top Box, HDTV Receiver
1...............................................................................................................Power Cord
2.......................................................................Composite Video Cable (Optional)
3........................................................................................S-Video Cable (Optional)
4................................15-Pin to 3 RCA Component/HDTV Adaptor (Optional)
5..............................SCART RGB/S-Video Adaptor (Optional for EMEA only)
6....................................................................3 RCA Component Cable (Optional)
7.......................................................................Audio Cable Jack/RCA (Optional)
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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 flash Green (1.0s on, 
1.0s off).
3.  Turn on the lamp by pressing “
” button either on the top 
of the projector or on the remote. The Power LED will flash 
green (0.5s on, 0.5s off).
  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.
	If you connect multiple sources at the same time, press 
the “Source” button on the remote control to switch 
between inputs.
Powering On/Off the Projector
	Turn on the projector first and then select the signal sources.
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Warning Indicator
 When the lamp fails, the indicator goes red and then the 
projector will automatically shut itself down. Please contact 
your local reseller or service center. See pages 51-52.
  When the projector has overheated, the indicator flashes red 
(1.0s on, 1.0s off). 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 51-52.
 When the fan fails, the indicator flashes red (2.0s on, 2.0s 
off). Please contact your local dealer or our service center. 
See pages 51-52.
Powering Off the Projector
1.   Press the “” button to turn off the projector lamp, you 
will see a message displayed on the projector’s screen. 
2.  Press the “” button again to confirm,  
otherwise the message will disappear after 15 seconds.
  When you press “
” button second, the system will show 
the timing countdown on the screen. 
3.  The cooling fans continue to operate for about 10 seconds 
for cooling cycle. When the Power LED turn flashing 
Green (1.0s on, 1.0s off), 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 “” 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 
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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 
. 
2.  Raise the image to the desired height angle 
, then release 
the button to lock the elevator foot into position.
3.  Use screw in foot 
 to fine-tune the display angle. 
 To lower the image:
1. Press the elevator button.
2.  Lower the image, then release the button to lock the  
  elevator feet into position.
3.  Use screw in foot 
 to fine-tune the display angle.
Tilt-Adjustment FootElevator FootElevator Button
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Focus Ring
Zoom Ring
Adjusting the Projector’s Zoom / Focus
Adjusting Projection Image Size
You  may  turn  the  zoom  lever  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 3.9 to 39.4 feet (1.2 to 12.0 meters). 
68.8(174.8cm)
114.7(291.4cm)
160.6(407.9cm)
206.5(524.5cm)
275.3(699.3cm)
30.3(76.9cm)
75.7(192.3cm)
126.2(320.5cm)
176.7(448.7cm)
227.1(576.9cm)
302.9(769.2cm)
3.9(1.2m)
39.4(12.0m)29.5(9.0m)23.0(7.0m)16.4(5.0m)9.8(3.0m)
27.5(69.9cm)
Width
Height
Diagonal
Hd
Screen(Diagonal)
Max.30.3” (76.9cm)75.7” (192.3cm)126.2” (320.5cm)176.7” (448.7cm)227.1” (576.9cm)302.9” (769.2cm)
Min.27.5” (69.9cm)68.8” (174.8cm)114.7” (291.4cm)160.6” (407.9cm)206.5” (524.5cm)275.3” (699.3cm)
ScreenSize
Max.(WxH)24.2” x 18.2”61.5 x 46.2cm60.6” x 45.4”153.8 x 115.4cm101.0” x 75.7”256.4 x 192.3cm141.3” x 106.0”359.0 x 269.2cm181.7” x 136.3”461.5 x 346.2cm242.3” x 181.7”615.4 x 461.5cm
Min.(WxH)22.0” x 16.5”55.9 x 42.0cm55.1” x 41.3”139.9 x 104.9cm91.8” x 68.8”233.1 x 174.8cm128.5” x 96.4”326.3 x 244.8cm165.2” x 123.9”419.6 x 314.7cm220.3” x 165.2”559.4 x 419.6cm
HdMax.2.73” (6.9cm)6.81” (17.3cm)11.36” (28.8cm)15.9” (40.4cm)20.44” (51.9cm)27.26” (69.2cm)
Min.2.48” (6.3cm)6.19” (15.7cm)10.32” (26.2cm)14.45” (36.7cm)18.58” (47.2cm)24.78” (62.9cm)
Distance3.9’ (1.2m)9.8’ (3.0m)16.4’ (5.0m)23.0’ (7.0m)29.5’ (9.0m)39.4’ (12.0m)
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User Controls

Control Panel
Control Panel & Remote Control
There	are	two	ways	for	you	to	control	the	functions:		
Control	Panel	and	Remote	Control.
Using the Control Panel
  PowerRefer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section 
on pages 14-15.
  Power LEDIndicate the projector’s status.
  Lamp LED
   Temp LED 
Warning LED
Indicate the projector’s lamp/temperature 
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Using the Remote Control
Power  
Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” 
section on pages 14-15.
PC/Mouse 
control
The PC/Mouse control can be used to con-
trol mouse movement. The mouse function 
is enabled using the USB cable to connect 
your computer and the projector.
L ButtonMouse left click.
R ButtonMouse right click.
Page +Use this button to page up.
Page -Use this button to page down.
Enter Confirm your item selection.
SourcePress “Source” to select an input signal.
Re-Sync Automatically synchronizes the projector to 
the input source.
Four  
Directional 
Select Keys
Use     to select items or make ad-
justments to your selection.
Keystone +/-Adjust image distortion caused by tilting 
the projector. (±18 degrees)
Volume +/-Adjust to increase/decrease the volume.
Brightness Adjust the brightness of the image.
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Using the Remote Control
Menu
Press “Menu” to launch the on-screen 
display (OSD) menu. To exit OSD, Press 
“Menu” again.
Zoom Press “+/-” button to zoom in of an image.
ContrastControl the degree of difference between 
the lightest and darkest parts of the picture.
VGAPress “VGA” to choose source from VGA 
connector.
AV MuteMomentarily turns off/on the audio and 
video.
S-VideoPress “S-Video” to choose S-Video source.
FreezePress “Freeze” to pause the screen image.
VideoPress “Video” to choose Composite Video 
source.
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