Optoma Hd180 Projector User Manual

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SYSTEM
  Image AI
Image AI improves the contrast of the picture by optimizing the 
brightness of the lamp according to the picture content.
 On: The dynamic image performance manager is active in 
making sure your greatest pleasure from seeing a movie 
dynamically with the most dark details revealed, vivid and 
bright image performed all the way.
 Off: The dynamic image performance manager is on standby. 

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  Test Pattern
Display a test pattern. There are Grid, White pattern and None.
  Background Color
Use this feature to display a “Dark Blue”, “Black”, or “G\
ray” screen 
when no signal is available.
  12V Trigger
12V trigger provides a standard trigger for motorized screens.
 “12V OUT” is only for trigger control. Not a power supplier port. 
 “12V OUT” is activated when the projector is turned on and continues to stay on till you turn off the projector.
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Lamp Settings
  Lamp Hour
Display the cumulative lamp operating time. 
  Lamp Reminder
Choose this function to show or to hide the warning message 
when the changing lamp message is displayed. The message will 
appear up 30 hours before suggested replacement of lamp.
  Bright Mode
Choose “On” to increase the brightness. Choose “Off” to return 
normal mode.
  Lamp Reset
Reset the lamp life hour after replacing the lamp. 

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SETUP
  Language
Choose the multilingual OSD menu. Press  or  into the sub 
menu and then use the  or  key to select your preferred 
language. Press “Select (Enter)” to fi nalize the selection.
  Input Source
Use this option to enable / disable input sources. Press  to enter 
the sub menu and select which sources you require. Press “Enter” 
to finalize the selection. The projector will not search for inputs that 
are not selected. 

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  Source Lock
When this function is turned off, the projector will search for other 
signals if the current input signal is lost. When this function is 
turned on, it will search for a specifi ed connection port.
  High Altitude
Choose “On” to turn on High Altitude mode. Operates the fans at 
full speed continuously to allow for proper high altitude cooling of 
the projector.
  Auto Power Off (min)
Set the interval of power-off of the system, if there is no signal 
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  Signal
 Phase: Change the display data frequency to match the 
frequency of your computer’s graphic card. When you 
experience a vertical fl ickering bar, use this function to 
make an adjustment.
 Tracking: Synchronize the signal timing of the display with 
the graphics card. If you experience an unstable or 
fl ickering image, use this function to correct it.
 H Position: Adjust the horizontal position.
 V Position: Adjust the vertical position.
 “Signal” is not supported when...

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  Signal
 White Level: Allow user adjust White Level when inputting 
S-Video or Video/CVBS signals.
 Black Level: Allow user adjust Black Level when inputting 
S-Video or Video/CVBS signals.
 Saturation: Adjust a video image from black and white to 
fully saturated color. Press the  to decrease 
the amount of color in the image. Press the  
to increase the amount of color in the image.
 Hue: Adjust the color balance of red and green. Press the  to 
increase the amount of...

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 Image Problems
 No image appears on-screen
 Ensure all the cables and power connections are correctly and 
securely connected as described in the “Installation” section.
 Ensure all the pins of connectors are not bent or broken.
 Check if the projection lamp has been securely installed. Please 
refer to the “Replacing the lamp” section.
 Make sure you have removed the lens cap and the projector is 
switched on.
 Image is out of focus
  Make sure the lens cap is removed.
  Adjust...

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 Image is too small or too large
  Adjust the Zoom Ring on the top of the projector.
  Move the projector closer to or further from the screen.
  Press “Menu” button on the remote control or projector panel, go 
to “Display  Format” and try the different settings.
 Image has slanted sides
  If possible, reposition the projector so that it is horizontally 
centered on the screen and below the bottom of the screen.
 Image is reversed
  Select “SYSTEM  Projection” from the...

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Projector Status Indication
 
 LED lighting message
Message
ON/STANDBY LEDTemp-LEDLamp-LED
(Green/Amber)(Red)(Red)
Standby State
(Input power cord)Amber
Power on (Warming)FlashingGreen
Lamp lightingGreen
Power off (Cooling) FlashingGreen
Error (Over Temp.)FlashingAmber
Error (Fan fail)FlashingAmberFlashing
Error (Lamp fail)FlashingAmber
Steady light  
No light  
*  ON/STANDBY LED be ON when OSD appears, be OFF when OSD disappears. 
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