Optoma Ex542 Projector Specifications

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 Bright projection – 2700 ANSI Lumens 
 XGA resolution, 3000:1 contrast ratio for  
sharp, detailed presentations and graphics 
 Digital and Analogue connectivity includes:  
HDMI, dual VGA 
 
10W speaker – all-in-one multimedia set-up
 
Low ownership costs – up to 5000hrs lamp life
 Cable free presentations with wireless convenience 
 
Networking – RJ45 control and monitoring
 Environmentally friendly design 
						

							Projection Made Easy 
Ideal for your classroom or meeting room, the EX542 projects clear, bright images with superb colours using DLP® 
and  BrilliantColor™  technologies.  Easy  to  operate  and  reliable,  the  EX542  incorporates  a  range  of  energy  saving 
and security features.
Installed  or  on  the  move,  the  versatile  EX542  incorporates  advanced  network  &  optional  wireless  capabilities, 
extensive connectivity and a powerful 10W stereo speaker. 
The  environmentally  friendly  EX542  has  energy  saving  features  including  
						

							CLEAR, FOCUSED IMAGES
DarkChip3™  technology  from  Texas  Instruments  produces  a  
stunning 3000:1 contrast ratio for pin sharp graphics and crystal clear 
text.  Crisper  whites,  ultra-rich  blacks  makes  images  come  alive  and 
text easier to read - ideal for business and education presentations.
  o r ead
  1000:1 contrast ratio  3000:1 contrast ratio
‡Simulated Image
AMAZING COLOURS
The  EX542  incorporates  BrilliantColor™  technology  to  produce 
stunningly bright images with perfectly balanced life-like colours. 
Preset display modes allow you to achieve a perfect image on a variety 
of surfaces including screens and interactive whiteboards.
COLOUR AND IMAGE PERFORMANCE
Optoma guarantees colour quality will remain as new 
for 5 years*
Once  you’ve  purchased  the  EX542,  Optoma  guarantees  that  the 
colours will not fade and the image performance will not degrade for 
a minimum of 5 years. 
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EX542
MAINTENANCE  FREE = LOWER TOTAL  COST   
OF OWNERShIP (TCO)
DLP®  technology  ensures  lower  cost  of  ownership,  longer  life  and 
improved reliability compared to other technologies.
The filter-free projector design means no more regular filter cleaning 
or replacements, saving you time and money.
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
The  EX542  incorporates  energy  saving  features  to  conserve  power 
and extend the lamp life:
  The  timer  control  functions  can  automatically  switch  the 
projector off to standby mode 
						

							EX542 SPECIFICATIONS
Native Resolution  XGA 1024 x 768 
Compressed Resolution   UXGA (1600 x 1200)
Brightness - BRIGHT mode  2700 ANSI Lumens
Contrast  3000:1
Noise Level  27dB
Lamp Life**  5000/4000 (STD/BRIGHT mode)
Projection Lens  F/2.41~2.66; f=18.2~21.8mm, 1.2x Manual Zoom
Throw Ratio  1.6 - 1.92:1 (Projection Distance:Image Width)
Projection Distance  1.2 - 12m
Image Size  0.78 – 9.38m (30.79” - 369.43”) Diagonal 4:3 
Display Technology  Single 0.55” XGA DC3 DMD chip DLP® Technology  
by Texas Instruments
Weight / Dimensions (W x D x H)  2.9 kg / 324 x 234 x 97mm
Remote Control  Full function remote with laser pointer, mouse control 
and direct source selecting
INPUTS  HDMI (HDCP) - audio supported 
2 x 15 Pin D-Sub VGA (Wireless/SCART/Component  
 via adaptor) 
S-Video 4 Pin Mini Din 
Composite RCA 
3 x 3.5mm Audio Mini Jack (Selectable via OSD) 
USB (remote mouse)
CONTROL  RS232 - 9 Pin D-sub 
RJ45
OUTPUT  15 Pin D-Sub VGA 
3.5mm Audio Mini Jack
Audio  10W Speaker
Aspect Ratio  4:3 Native, 16:9 Compatible
Keystone Correction  ± 40° Vertical
On Screen Display  19 Languages: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, 
Portuguese, Polish, Dutch, Russian, Finnish, Swedish, 
Greek, Norwegian, Danish, Hungarian, Czech, Turkish, 
Farsi & Arabic
Video Compatibility  PAL SECAM 576i/p, NTSC 480i/p, HD 720p/1080i/1080p
Uniformity  85%
Displayable Colours  1.07 Billion
Horizontal Scan Rate  15 - 91kHz
Vertical Scan Rate  25 - 85Hz
Power Supply  100 - 240V, 50 - 60Hz
Power Consumption  232W BRIGHT mode < 1W Standby mode 
212W STD mode < 1W Standby mode
Operating Conditions  Operating: 5 - 40˚C, 85% Humidity (Max),  
3000m Altitude (Max)
Security  Security Bar, Kensington Lock Port, Password Protection
Standard Accessories  Soft Carry Bag, Lens Cover, AC Power Cord, VGA Cable, 
USB cable, Full Function Remote, Batteries x 2, Quick 
Start Guide, CD User Manual, Warranty Card, WEEE Card
Optional Accessories  Wireless Dongle, SCART & Component adapter,  
Ceiling Mount
RoHS  Compliant
Lamp Warranty  6 months or 1000 hours - whichever comes sooner
Warranty  Warranty may vary by country.  
Please see www.optomaeurope.com or ask your local 
supplier for details
Colour Guarantee*  5 Years
Imager Guarantee***  5 Years
Optoma Europe Ltd.
42 Caxton Way, Watford Business Park, Watford, Hertfordshire, UK. WD18 8QZ
www.optoma.eu
*Optoma guarantees that in normal use, Optoma DLP® colour quality will be indistinguishable from when new. Please note that worn lamps will give slight variance. Exclusions: *(1) Guarantee is voided if the projector is subject to damage through mis-use.   
(2) Guarantee may be void in industrial or commercial entertainment environments where d\
ust or smoke is particularly excessive (3) Guarantee will not apply if lamp brightness is below 50% due to wear or if the projector is not\
 working due to other fault. 
 **Typical lamp life achieved through testing. Will vary according to operational use and environment conditions. *** Optoma guarantees that in normal use, the DLP® imager guarantee will retain quality for at least 5 years providing consistent pixel performance.  Exclusions: (1) Guarantee is voided if the projector is subject to damage through mis-use. (2) Guarantee may be void in industrial or commercial entertainment environments where d\
ust or smoke is particularly excessive. 
 Copyright © 2009, Optoma Europe Ltd. All other product names and company names used herein are for identifications purposes only and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Errors and omissions excepted,   
all specifications are subject to change without notice. DLP®, BrilliantColor™ and the DLP logo are registered trademarks of Texas Instruments. 
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EX542
EASY TO USE REMOTE CONTROL
EX542 Projection Distance 1.2 - 12m (4:3 Aspect Ratio)
Projection Distance (m) Max. Horizontal  
Image Size (m) Min. Horizontal  
Image Size (m) Max. Vertical Image Size (m)
Min. Vertical Image Size (m)Max Diagonal Image Size (m) Max Diagonal  
Image Size (inch) Max. Image Offset (m)
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2.50
3.00
4.00
5.00
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8.00
9.00
10.00
11.00
12.00 0.75
1.25
1.56
1.88
2.50
3.13
3.75
4.38
5.00
5.63
6.25
6.88
7.500.63
1.04
1.30
1.56
2.08
2.60
3.13
3.65
4.17
4.69
5.21
5.73
6.250.56
0.94
1.17
1.41
1.88
2.35
2.82
3.29
3.76
4.23
4.70
5.17
5.640.47
0.78
0.98
1.17
1.57
1.96
2.35
2.74
3.13
3.52
3.92
4.31
4.700.94
1.56
1.95
2.35
3.13
3.91
4.69
5.47
6.26
7.04
7.82
8.60
9.3836.94
61.57
76.96
92.36
123.14
153.93
184.71
215.50
246.29
277.07
307.86
338.64
369.43 0.08
0.14
0.18
0.21
0.28
0.35
0.42
0.49
0.56
0.63
0.70
0.78
0.85
For guide purposes only 
 
EX542 is capable of 16:9 aspect ratio projection. When projecting a 16:9 image the image sizes, screen height and offset information will differ from the above.
Easy to use remote 
with buttons to 
change the input 
sources
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EASY TO USE REMOTE CONTROL
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EX542 Remote Control1 
Laser
2  Remote Mouse
3  Page Up/Down Control
4  Vertical Keystone Correction 
5  Volume Control
6  Brightness Adjustment
7  AV Mute
8  Direct Input Source Selection
EX542 Connections9 RJ45
10  USB (Remote Mouse)
11  HDMI (audio supported)
12  VGA 1- Wireless & Component
13  VGA Out
14  S-Video
15  Composite Video
16  Audio Out
17  VGA 2 - SCART & Component
18  RS232 - 9 Pin
19  Audio In (S-Video & Composite)
20  Audio In (VGA 1)
21  Audio In (VGA 2)
22  Kensington™ Lock
23  Security Bar
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