Optoma Dx211 Projector User Manual

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Table of Contents ...................................................................................1
Usage Notice ..........................................................................................2
Safety Information  ........................................................................\
.................2Precautions........................................................................\
............................3Eye Safety Warnings ........................................................................\
.............5Product Features ........................................................................\
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Introduction.............................................................................................6
Package Overview........................................................................\
.................6Product Overview  ........................................................................\
..................7Main Unit .....................................................................................................\
...........7Input / Output Connections  ....................................................................................8Remote Control .....................................................................................................\
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Installation  ............................................................................................11
Connecting the Projector ........................................................................\
.....11Connect to Computer/Notebook  ..........................................................................11Connect to Video Sources ...................................................................................12
Powering On/Off the Projector .....................................................................13Powering On the Projector  ...................................................................................13Powering Off the projector  ...................................................................................14Warning Indicator .................................................................................................14Adjusting the Projected Image.....................................................................15Adjusting the Projector’s Height ...........................................................................15Adjusting the Projector’s Zoom / Focus  ...............................................................16Adjusting Projected Image Size ...........................................................................16
User Controls  .......................................................................................17
On-screen Display Menus ........................................................................\
...17How to operate  ....................................................................................................17Menu Tree  .....................................................................................................\
.......18Image  .....................................................................................................\
..............19Display  .....................................................................................................\
............23Setup .....................................................................................................\
...............26Options  .....................................................................................................\
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Appendices...........................................................................................35
Troubleshooting  ........................................................................\
...................35Image Problems  ..................................................................................................35Other Problems  ...................................................................................................38Projector Status Indication   ..................................................................................38Remote Control Problems  ...................................................................................39Replacing the Lamp........................................................................\
.............40Compatibility Modes  ........................................................................\
............42RS232 Commands ........................................................................\
..............44Ceiling Mount Installation  ........................................................................\
....48Optoma Global Offices ........................................................................\
........49Regulation & Safety notices  ........................................................................\
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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 important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.\
 WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.
Class B emissions limitsThis Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Important Safety Instruction  1. Do not block any ventilation openings. To ensure reliable operation of the projector and to protect from over heating, it is recommended to install the projector in a location that does not block ventilation. As an example, do not place the projector on a crowded coffee table, sofa, bed, etc. Do not put the projector in an enclosure such as a book case or a cabinet that restricts air flow.  2. Do not use the projector near water or moisture. To reduce the risk of fire and/or electric shock, do not expose the projector to rain or moisture.  3. Do not install near heat sources such as radiators, heaters, stoves or any other apparatus such as amplifiers that emits heat.  4. Clean only with dry cloth.  5.  Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.   6. Do not use the unit if it has been physically damaged or abused.  Physical damage/abuse would be (but not limited to): Unit has been dropped. Power supply cord or plug has been damaged. Liquid has been spilled on to the projector. Projector has been exposed to rain or moisture. Something has fallen in the projector or something is loose inside.Do not attempt to service the unit yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other hazards. Please call Optoma before you send the unit for repair.  7. Do not let objects or liquids enter the projector. They may touch dangerous voltage points and short out parts that could result in fire or electric shock.  8. See projector enclosure for safety related markings.  9. The unit should only be repaired by appropriate service personnel.   
						

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Usage Notice
	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 40-41.
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 hurt 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.
▀■ Warning- When replacing the lamp, please allow the unit to 
cool down. Follow instructions as described on pages 
40-41.
▀■ Warning- This projector will detect the life of the lamp itself. 
Please be sure to change the lamp when it shows 
warning messages.
▀■ Warning- Reset the “Lamp Reset” function from the on-screen 
display “Options|Lamp Settings” menu after replacing 
the lamp module (refer to page 34).
▀■ Warning- When switching the projector off, please ensure 
the cooling cycle has been completed before 
disconnecting power. Allow 90 seconds for the 
projector to cool down.
▀■ Warning- When the lamp is approaching the end of its lifetime, 
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.  
						

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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 slots and openings on the unit provided for 
ventilation.
		Use abrasive cleaners, waxes or solvents to clean the unit.
		Use under the following conditions:
  - In extremely hot, cold or humid environments.
 Ensure that the ambient room temperature is within 
5 - 35°C.
 Relative Humidity is 5 - 35°C, 80% (Max.), 
non-condensing.
    - In areas susceptible to excessive dust and dirt.
   - Near any appliance generating a strong magnetic field.
   - In direct sunlight.  
						

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Usage Notice
Eye Safety Warnings
 
▀■ Avoid staring/facing directly into the projector beam at all 
times. Keep your back to the beam as much as possible.
▀■ When 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 re-
duce ambient light levels. 
Product Features
▀■ XGA (1024x768) / SVGA (800x600) Native resolution
▀■ HDTV compatible (720P, 1080i/p) 
▀■ BrilliantColorTM Technology 
▀■ RS232 control 
▀■ Rapid shutdown  
						

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Introduction
Power Cord 1.8m
IR Remote Control
Package Overview
Unpack and inspect the box contents to ensure 
all parts listed below are in the box. If something 
is missing, please contact your nearest customer 
service center.
Documentation : 
	User’s Manual
	Warranty Card
	Quick Start Card
	WEEE Card   (for EMEA only)
	Due to different applications in each country, some regions may have different accessories.
2 × AAA Batteries
ProjectorCarrying case (Option) 
VGA Cable 1.8m(option)        
						

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Introduction
1.   POWER button and 
LED indicator
2. Ventilation (inlet)
3. Zoom Ring
4. Focus Ring
Main Unit
Product Overview
5. Zoom Lens
6. IR Receiver
7. Ventilation (outlet)
8. Input / Output Connections
9. Power Socket
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Introduction
VGA-IN/SCARTRS232VIDEOS-VIDEO
Input / Output Connection
VGA-IN/SCARTVGA-OUT
S-VIDEO RS232
VIDEO
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1.  VGA-In/SCART Connector  
(PC Analog Signal/Component Video Input/HDTV/SCART/
YPbPr) 
2. S-Video Input Connector
3. Composite Video Input Connector
4. RS-232 Connector (3-pin)
5. Power Socket
6. KensingtonTM Lock Port
The items below are only for models that operate 
with XGA model:
7. VGA-Out Connector (Monitor Loop-through Output) 
XGA
SVGA
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Introduction
Remote Control
1. LED Indicator
2. Power On/Off
3. No Function on this model
4. No Function on this model
5. Four Directional  
 Select Keys
6. Re-Sync
7.  No Function on this model
8.  No Function on this model
9. Zoom
10. AV mute
11. Video 
12. VGA
13. Freeze
14. S-Video 
15. Contrast
16. Brightness
17. Menu
18. Keystone +/-
19. Source
20. Enter
21. No Function on this model
22.  No Function on this model
23. Numbered keypad 
 (for password input)
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Introduction
Using the Remote Control
Power  
Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” 
section on pages 13-14.
 Confirm your item selection.
SourcePress “SOURCE” to select an input signal.
Re-SYNC Automatically synchronizes the projector to 
the input source.
Four Directional 
Select KeysUse     to select items or make 
adjustments to your selection.
Keystone +/-Adjust image distortion caused by tilting the 
projector.
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 Zoom in on an image. 
Press   buttons to alter zoom.
ContrastControl the degree of difference between 
the lightest and darkest parts of the picture.
FreezePress “Freeze” to pause the screen image. 
Press this button again to unlock.
S-Video Press “S-Video” to choose S-Video source.
VGAPress “VGA” to choose VGA sources.
VideoPress “Video” to choose Composite video 
source.
AV muteMomentarily turns off/on the video.