Optoma Hd83 Projector User Manual

							
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SETUP
Language
Choose the multilingual OSD menu. Press ◄ or ► into the sub 
menu and then use the ▲ or ▼ to select your preferred language. 
Press “Select (Enter)” to finalize the selection.
Input Source
Enable input sources from HDMI , HDMI 2, Component, VGA 
and Video. Press ► into the next menu and then use ▲ or ▼ to 
select item. Press “Select (Enter)” to finalize the selection. The 
projector will not search inputs that are de-selected.
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 specified 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.
Information Hide
Press “On” to hide the info message.
Press “Off” to show the “searching” message.
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“Signal” is not supported when the input source is HDMI.
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Auto Power Off
Set the interval of power-off of the system, if there is no signal 
input. (In minutes).
Signal
For RGB/Component Source
Frequency: Change the display data frequency to match the 
frequency of your computer’s graphic card. Use this function 
only if the image appears to flicker vertically.
Phase: Synchronize the signal timing of the display with the 
graphic card. If the image appears to be unstable or flickers, 
use this function to correct it.
H Position: Adjust the image horizontal position.
V Position: Adjust the image vertical position.
Automatic: Automatically selects the signal. If you use this 
function, the Frequency and Phase items are grayed out, and 
if Signal is not automatic, the Frequency and Phase items will 
appear for user to manually tune and saved in settings after 
that for next time projector turns off and on again.
For Video Source:
White Level: Allow user adjust White Level when inputting 
SVideo 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 green in the image. Press the ► to 
increase the amount of red in the image.
IRE: Adjust measurement of composite video signals.
Reset
Return the adjustments and settings to factory default values.
Current: Reset current signal’s settings to factory default 
values.
All: Return the settings for all menus to factory default values.
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NOTE
“IRE” is only sup-ported on NTSC signal.
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Troubleshooting
If you experience a problem with your projector, please refer to 
the following information. If a problem persists, please contact 
your local reseller or service center.
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 the pins of connectors are not crooked 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 the Focus Ring on the projector lens.  
Make sure the projection screen is between the required dis-
tance 4.9 to 32.8 feet (.5 to 0.0 meters) from the projector.
  The image is stretched when displaying 16:9 DVD title
When you play anamorphic DVD or 6:9 DVD, the projector 
will show the best image in 6: 9 format on projector side.
If you play the LBX format DVD title, please change the format 
as LBX in projector OSD.
If you play 4:3 format DVD title, please change the format as 
4:3 in projector OSD.
If the image is still stretched, you will also need to adjust the 
aspect ratio by referring to the following:
Please setup the display format as 6:9 (wide) aspect ratio 
type on your DVD player.
  Image is too small or too large
Adjust the zoom lever on the top of the projector.
Move the projector closer to or further from the screen.
Press “Menu” on the projector panel, go to “Display-->Format”\
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Try the different settings.
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  Image has slanted sides:
If possible, reposition the projector so that it is centered on the 
screen and below the bottom of the screen.
Use “Display-->V Keystone” from the OSD to make an adjust-
ment.
  Image is reversed
Select “System-->Projection” from the OSD and adjust the 
projection direction.
  Blurry double image
Press “SBS Mode” button and switch to “Off” to avoid normal \
2D image is blurry double image.
  Two images, side-by-side format
Press “SBS Mode” button and switch to “SBS” for input signal\
 
is HDMI .3 2D 080i side-by-side.
  Image does not display in 3D
Check if the battery of 3D glasses is drained.
Check if the 3D glasses is turned on.
When the input signal is HDMI .3 2D (080i side-by-side 
half), press “SBS Mode” button and switch to “SBS”.
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Other Problems
  The projector stops responding to all controls
If possible, turn off the projector, then unplug the power cord 
and wait at least 20 seconds before reconnecting power.
  Lamp burns out or makes a popping sound
When the lamp reaches its end of life, it will burn out and may 
make a loud popping sound.  If this happens, the projector 
will not turn on until the lamp module has been replaced. To 
replace the lamp, follow the procedures in the “Replacing the 
Lamp” section.
Remote Control Problems
  If the remote control does not work
Check the operating angle of the remote control is within  ±25° 
both horizontally and vertically of on of the IR receivers on the 
projector.
Make sure there are not any obstructions between the remote 
control and the projector. Move to within 6 m (20 ft) of the 
projector.
Make sure batteries are inserted correctly.
Replace batteries if they are exhausted.
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Power LED on: No signal; OSD menu appears and signal had been detected.Power LED off: Signal had been detected but OSD menu disappears.
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POWERTEMPLAMP
STANDBYPOWER
TEMP
LAMP
STANDBY
STANDBY
LED Lighting Messages
NOTEMessagePower LED(Red)Power LED(Blue)Temp LED(Red)Lamp LED(Orange)
Standby State(Input power cord)Steady lightOffOffOff
Power on (Warming)OffFlashingOffOff
Power on and Lamp lightingOffSteady light *OffOff
Power off (Cooling)OffFlashingOffOff
Error (Lamp fail)FlashingOffOffSteady light
Error (Fan fail)FlashingOffFlashingOff
Error (Over Temp.)FlashingOffSteady lightOff 
						

							
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Power down timer active:
Lamp warning:
Power off:
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The projector automatically detects the lamp life. When the 
lamp life is nearing the end of use, you will receive a warning 
message.
When you see this message, please contact your local reseller or 
service center to change the lamp as soon as possible. Make sure 
the projector has been cooled down for at least 30 minutes before 
changing the lamp.
  Warning: If ceiling mounted, please use caution when open-
ing the lamp access panel. It is recommended to wear safety 
glasses if changing the bulb when ceiling mounted. “Caution 
must be used to prevent any loose parts from falling out of 
projector.”
  Warning: Lamp compartment is hot! Allow it to cool down 
before changing lamp!
  Warning: To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not drop 
the lamp module or touch the lamp bulb. The bulb may shat-
ter and cause injury if it is dropped.
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Lamp Replacing Procedure:. Switch off the power to the projector by pressing the Power button.2. Allow the projector to cool down at least 30 minutes.3. Disconnect the power cord.4. Unlock the lamp cover. 5. Push up and remove the cover. 6. Use a screwdriver to remove the screw from the lamp module. 
7. Pull out the lamp module. To replace the lamp module, reverse the previous steps.8. Turn on the projector and do “Lamp Reset” after the lamp module is \
replaced.Lamp Reset: (i)Press “Menu” -> (ii)Select “System” -> (\
iii)Select “Lamp Settings” ->(iv)Select “Lamp Reset” -> (v)Select “Yes”.
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Compatibility Modes
SignalResolutionFrequency H. (KHz) Refresh Rate (Hz)VideoDigitalAnalog
NTSC-5.73460O--
PAL/SECAM
-5.62550O--
720 x 4003.570-OO
720 x 40037.985-OO
720 x 57650-OO
VGA
640 x 4803.560-OO
640 x 48067-OO
640 x 48037.972.8-OO
640 x 48037.575-OO
640 x 48043.385-O
SVGA
800 x 60035.256.3-OO
800 x 60037.960.3-OO
800 x 60046.975-OO
800 x 60048.72.2-OO
800 x 60053.785.-O
XGA
024 x 76848.460-OO
024 x 76856.570.-OO
024 x 7686075-OO
024 x 76868.785-O
HD720
280 x 72050-OO
280 x 72060-OO
280 x 72092.6220-OO
WXGA
280 x 76847.460-OO
280 x 76875-O
280 x 76885-O
WXGA-800280 x 80060-OO
SXGA280 x 0246460-OO
280 x 0248075-OO
SXGA+400 x 05060-OO
UXGA600 x2007560-OO
HD080
920 x 08024-OO
920 x 08050-OO
920 x 08060-OO
WUXGA920 x 20060-O
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