Optoma Ex542i Projector Specifications

							 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  EX542i  with  120Hz  3D  capable  technology  projects  clear,  bright 
images with superb colours using DLP® and BrilliantColor™ technologies. Easy to operate and reliable, the EX542i 
incorporates a range of energy saving and security features. 
Installed  or  on  the  move,  the  versatile  EX542i  incorporates  advanced  network  &  optional  wireless  capabilities, 
extensive connectivity and a powerful 10W stereo speaker.
Environmentally  friendly  design  with  energy  saving  features  including  
						

							EXTENsiVE CONNECTiViTy
This  native  XGA  projector  accepts  a  wide  variety  of  computer  and 
video input signals. 
Connectivity includes: HDMI, dual VGA – Wireless/SCART/Component, 
S-Video, Composite, VGA-Out, RS232 and RJ45. 
Three  audio  inputs  for  individual  PC  and  video  connections  enable 
the  EX542i  to  function  as  an  audio  switcher  and  volume  controller, 
thereby  eliminating  complicated  and  costly  additional  audio 
hardware and cabling. 
EDuCATiON FRiENDLy
Choose  Classroom  display  mode  at  1500  ANSI  Lumens  to  meet   
the BECTA guidelines. 
AuDiO CAPABiLiTy
Built-in  10W  speaker  offers  excellent  audio  support.  The  EX542i   
is easy to set up without the need for costly external speakers.
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.
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  1000:1 contrast ratio  3000:1 contrast ratio
‡Simulated Image
AMAZiNG COLOuRs
The  EX542i  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.
EX542i
COLOuR AND iMAGER GuARANTEE
Bright  colours  and  fantastic  image  quality  are  guaranteed  for 
an  amazing  5  years  after  purchase  -  giving  piece  of  mind  that 
the  technology  inside  the  Optoma  EX542i  projector  won’t  fade   
or degrade.
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Vi RT uALL y M AiNTENANCE  FREE = LOWER TOTAL 
COsT OF OWNERshiP (TCO)
EX542i  provides  lower  cost  of  ownership,  longer  life  and  improved 
reliability.  The  filter-free  projector  design  does  not  require  regular 
filter cleaning or filter replacement, saving you time and money.
ENViROMENTALL y FRiENDLy
The EX542i incorporates energy saving features to conserve power 
and extend the lamp life:
 To  achieve  the  maximum  5000hrs**  lamp  life  time  the 
projector  should  be  operating  in  STD  mode  and  the  shut 
down timer should be enabled to automatically switch off 
the  projector  if  it  is  accidentally  left  on  when  no  longer 
required. Enabling the 
						

							EX542i 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 - 120Hz
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
3D Support  120Hz frame sequential 3D for resolutions up to 720P. 
60Hz field sequential 3D for resolutions up to 480i
3D Viewing  Requires Optoma DLP
® Link™ active shutter glasses  
– sold separately
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. Exclusions: (1) Guarantee is voided if the projector is subject to damage through misuse. (2) Guarantee may be void in industrial or commercial
entertainment environments where dust or smoke is excessive (3) Guaran\
tee will not apply if lamp brightness is below 50% due to wear or if the projector is not\
 working due to other faults. (4) Over time worn lamps within all projector types will show a sligh\
t
colour variance. **Typical lamp life achieved through testing. Will vary according to operational use and environment conditions. *** Optoma guarantees that in normal use, the DLP
® imager will retain image quality for at least 5 years and provide consistent pixel
performance. Exclusions: (1) Guarantee is voided if the projector is subject to damage through misuse. (2) Guarantee may be void in industrial or commercial environments where dust or smoke i\
s excessive.
Copyright © 2010, Optoma Europe Ltd. All other product names and company names used herein are for identification 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.
Optoma recommended Screens
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EX542i
EAsy TO usE REMOTE CONTROL
EX542i 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)
1.20
2.00
2.50
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
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 
 
EX542i 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
Exceptional Connectivity / Multiple Terminals
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EAsy TO usE REMOTE CONTROL
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EX542i 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
EX542i 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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