Optoma Hd8000 Projector User Manual

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Introduction

Remote Control
1.  Power (On/Off)
2.  Contrast
3.  Gamma
4.  Brite Mode
5. Image Shift
6.  Enter
7.   Four Directional Select 
Keys
8.   Display Mode
9.   Edge Mask
10. Brightness
11. Image AI
12. IRIS
13. Menu
14. Overscan 
15. 4:3
16. 16:9
17. HDMI1 Source
18. YPbPr Source
19. Letter-Box
20. Native
21. DVI Source
22.  Composite Video 
Source
23. HDMI2 Source
24. S-Video
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Connecting the Projector
Due to the difference 
in applications for each country, some regions may have different ac-cessories.
S-Video Output
Video Output
DVD Player, Set-top Box, HDTV receiver
RGB
1. .............................................................................................................Power Cord2. ......................................................DVI to VGA Adaptor (For European Only)3....

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Powering On the Projector
1.  Remove the lens cap. 
2.  Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely 
connected.  The Power LED will turn red.
3. Turn on the lamp by pressing “ ” button on the control 
panel. And the Power LED will turn blue.
 The startup screen will display in approximately 30 seconds. 
The first time you use the projector, you can select your 
preferred language from quick menu after the startup screen 
display.
4. Turn on your source (computer,...

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Warning Indicator
▀■ When the “LAMP” indicator lights solid red, the projector 
will automatically shut itself down. Please contact your local 
reseller or service centre. See page 47. 
▀■ When the “TEMP” indicator flashes red, it indicates the pro-
jector has overheated. The projector 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...

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Adjusting the Projected Image
Adjusting the Projector’s Height
Tilt-Adjustment Feet
Elevator Feet
The projector is equipped with elevator feet for adjusting the 
image height.
 To raise the image:
1.  Press the elevator button . 
2.   Raise the image to the desired height angle , then release  
the button to lock the elevator feet into position.
3.  Use screw in feet  to fine-tune the display angle. 
 To lower the image:
1.  Press the elevator button.
2.   Lower the image,...

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LH'
H(1920X1080)
A
B(1920X1080)
W0(1920X1080)
W1(1440X1080)
D(1920X1080)
Focus Ring
Zoom Lever
Adjusting the Projector’s Zoom / Focus
Turn the Zoom Lever to zoom in or zoom out. To focus the 
image, turn the focus ring until you see a clear image. The 
projector will focus at distances from 4.9 to 39.4 feet (1.5 to 
12.0 meters) and the projection screen size from 0.775m~7.62m 
(30.5”~300”) at 16:9 mode with mechanical travel.
Adjusting Projection Image Size
Side ViewFront View...

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User Controls
Control Panel & Remote Control
There are two ways for you to control the functions: Control 
Panel and Remote Control.
Using the Control Panel
 PowerRefer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on pages 13-14.
SourcePress “Source” to choose DVI, RGB, Com-
ponent-p, Component-i, S-Video, Compos-
ite Video, HDTV and HDMI sources.
MenuPress “Menu” to launch the on-screen 
display (OSD) menu. To exit OSD, Press 
“Menu” again.
Four Direc-
tional Select 
Keys
Use        to...

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Using the Remote Control
 PowerRefer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on pages 13-14.
 Brightness Adjust the brightness of the image.
 Contrast Control the degree of difference between 
the lightest and darkest parts of the picture.
 Image AISwitch the Image AI function ON/OFF. 
(refer to page 32-33) 
 GammaThere are 10 preset gamma curves.  After 
the initial setup and fine tuning is complet-
ed, utilize the Gamma Adjustment steps to 
optimize your image output.
 IRISRefer...

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 16:9Scale the image at a 16:9 aspect ratio.
 NativeThe input source will be displayed without 
scaling.
 Letter-BoxEnable the viewing of the letterboxed non-
anamorphically enhanced movie at full 
screen width. Part of the original image will 
be lost if the image aspect ratio is less than 
2.35:1.
DVIPress “DVI” to choose Analog and Digital 
Signal source from DVI connector.
HDMI1Press “HDMI1” to choose source from 
HDMI1 connector.
HDMI2Press “HDMI2” to choose source from...

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The Projector has multilingual On-screen Display menus that 
allow you to make image adjustments and change a variety of 
settings. The projector will automatically detect the source. 
How to operate 
1.   To open the OSD menu, press “Menu” on the Remote Control or 
Control Panel.
2   When OSD is displayed, use      keys to select any item in the 
main menu.  While making a selection on a particular page, press  
or “Enter” key to enter sub menu.
3.   Use      keys to select the...