Optoma Dx617 Projector User Manual

							
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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.KensingtonTM Lock Port
10.Audio Out 3.5mm Jack
11.RS-232 Connector
12.Mini USB Connector (for remote mouse function)
13.Power Socket
14.S-Video Connector
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Introduction
Due to the 
difference 
application 
for each 
model.
Function is 
dependent 
on the model 
purchased.
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Remote Control
 
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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.Contrast
18.Brightness
19.Number Buttons
(for password input)
20.Keystone +/- 
21.Source
22.Enter/Help
23.Mouse Left Click
24.PC/Mouse control
Introduction
Due to the 
difference in  
applications 
for each 
country, 
some regions 
may have 
different  
accessories.
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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 Cable (Optional)
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Connect to Video Sources
1.Power Cord
2.S-Video Cable (optional)
3.RCA Type audio cable (optional)
4.Component Cable (optional)
5.RGB to Component Adapter (optional)
6.SCART to RGB & S-Video Adapter (optional)
7.VGA Cable
8.HDMI Cable (optional)
9.Audio-out (Optional RCA to 3.5mm jack cable)
10.Composite Video Cable (optional)
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DVD Player, Set-top Box,HDTV receiver
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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 flashing and then press the power  
button to turn On the projector. 
 
The projector’s startup logo screen displays and connected 
devices are detected. If the connected device is a PC, press the 
appropriate keys on the computer keyboard to switch the  
display output to the projector. (Check the user manual of the 
PC to determine the appropriate Fn key combination to change 
display output.)  
 
See Security Setting on page 39 if security lock is enabled.
5. If more than one input device is connected, press the “Source” \
button sequentially to switch between devices. 
For direct source selection, see page 23.  
(DVD and HDTV are supported through the VGA connector)
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projector first 
and then  
select the  
signal sources.
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Powering Off the Projector
1. Press POWER to turn off the projector lamp, a message displays on the 
projector’s screen.
2. Press POWER again to confirm, 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 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 POWER to restart the 
projector.)
4. Turn off the main power switch. 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
v When the LAMP LED indicator lights red, the projector will  
automatically shut itself down. Please contact your local reseller 
or service center. See pages 57-58.
v When the TEMP LED is on a steady (not flashing) red, the pro-
jector 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 57-58.
v When the POWER LED repeatedly blinks six (6) times in  
conjunction with the LAMP LED blinking a single time, it  
indicates the fan has failed. Please contact your local dealer or 
our service center. See pages 57-58.
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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 u.
2. Raise the image to the desired height angle v, then release the 
button to lock the elevator foot into position.
3. Use screw in foot w 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 w to fine-tune the display angle.
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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 the projector’s control panel.
.  Keystone +
.  Keystone -
.  SourceRe-Sync . Enter/HelpMenuAV-Mute
PowerLampTemp
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3.28 (1m)11.2 (3.4m)18 (5.5m)25.3 (7.7m)32.8 (10m)38.7 (11.8m)
Height
Diagonal
Width86.7(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)
HdHd
77.5(196.8 cm)22.8(57.9cm)
125.3(318.3 cm)
175.4(445.6 cm)
227.8(578.7 cm)
268.8(682.9 cm)

Adjusting Projection Image Size  
(Zoom Series)
Screen (Diagonal)
Max.25.5” (64.8cm)86.7” (220.2cm)140.2” (356.2cm)196.3” (498.7cm)255” (647.6cm)300.8” (764.2cm)
Min.22.8” (57.9cm)77.5” (196.8cm)125.3” (318.3cm)175.4” (445.6cm)227.8” (578.7cm)268.8” (682.9cm)
Screen size
Max (WxH).20.4” x 15.3” 51.8 x 38.9cm69.4” x 52.0” 176.2 x 132.1cm112.1” x 84.1” 285 x 213.7cm157.1” x 117.8” 399 x 299.2cm204” x 153” 518.1 x 388.6cm240.7” x 180.5” 611.4 x 458.5cm
Min. (WxH)18.2” x 13.7” 46.3 x 34.7cm62”” x 45.5” 157.4 x 118.1cm100.2” x 75.2” 254.6 x 191cm140.3” x 105.3” 356.5 x 267.4cm182.3” x 136.7” 463 x 347cm215.1” x 161.3” 546.3 x 409.7cm
HdMax.2.1” (5.4cm)7.2” (18.5cm)11.8” (29.9cm)16.5” (41.9cm)21.4” (54.4cm)25.2” (64.2cm)
Min.1.9” (4.9cm)6.5” (16.5cm)10.5” (26.7cm)14.7” (37.4cm)19.1” (48.6cm)22.6” (57.4cm)
Distance3.28’ (1m)11.2’ (3.4m)18’ (5.5m)25.3’ (7.7m)32.8’ (10m)38.7’ (11.8m)
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Adjusting the Focus (Fixed Zoom Series) 
The  Fixed  Zoom  Series’  lens  is  fixed  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
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4.9(1.5m)11.2(3.4m)18(5.5m)25.3(7.7m)32.8(10m)40(12.2m)
Height
Diagonal
Width83.7(212.5cm)36.9”(93.8cm)
135.3(343.8cm)
189.5(481.3cm)
246.1(625cm)
300.2(762.5cm)
Hd
Screen (Diagonal)36.9” (93.8cm)83.7” (212.5cm)135.3” (343.8cm)189.5” (481.3cm)2  .1” (625cm)300.2” (762.5cm)
Screen size29.5” x 22.2” 75 x 56.3 cm66.9” x 50.2” 170 x 127.5 cm108.3” x 81.2” 275 x 206.3cm151.6” x 113.7” 385 x 288.8cm196.9” x 147.6” 500 x 375cm240.2” x 180.1” 610 x 457.5cm
Hd3.1” (7.9cm)7” (17.9cm)11.4” (28.9cm)15.9” (40.4cm)20.7” (52.5cm)25.2” (64.1cm)
Distance4.9’ (1.5m)11.2’ (3.4m)18’ (5.5m)25.3’ (7.7m)32.8’ (10m)40’ (12.2m)