Optoma Projector Tx1080 User Manual

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User Controls

	 Logo
Use	this	function	to	select	the	desired	startup	screen.	If	changes	are	
made,	the	new	setting	will	take	effect	the	next	time	when	you	open	
the	OSD.
	Optoma: The default startup screen of Optoma projector.
	User:  Use memorize picture from “Logo Capture” function.
	 Logo	Capture
Press	“OK”	to	immediately	capture	a	picture	what	on	the	display	
screen.
	 High	Altitude
When	“On”	is	selected,	the	fans	will	spin	faster.		This	feature	is	use-
ful	in	high	altitude...



User Controls

 Auto Power Off (min)
This	 timer	 gets	activated	 when	no	signal	 is	being	 sent	to	the	 projec-
tor.	The	projector	will	automatically	shut	off	after	the	countdown	
has finished.
 Sleep Timer (min)
When	activated,	the	sleep	timer	will	continue	to	run	regardless	of	
user	intervene	or	signal.       

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User Controls

	 Lamp	Hours
Display	total	lamp	hours.
	 Lamp	Reminder
When	turned	on,	a	message	will	appear	30	hours	before	the	end	of	
suggested	replacement	lamp	hour.
	 Brightness	Mode
	STD:  Choose “STD” to dim the projector lamp which will lower 
power	consumption	and	extend	the	lamp	life	by	up	to	
130%.
Bright: Choose “Bright” to increase the brightness.
	 Lamp	Reset
Reset	the	lamp	life	hour	after	replacing	the	lamp.
	
Options | Lamp Settings       



User Controls
	 Input	Sources
Enable	input	sources.	Press		into	the	next	menu	as	below	and	
then	use		or		to select. Press “Enter” to finalize the selection. 
The	projector	will	not	search	inputs	that	are	de-selected.
Options | Input Source       

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Appendices
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.
 Partial, scrolling or incorrectly displayed image
	Press...



Appendices

6.	 Select	the	“Change”	button	under	the	“Monitor”	tab.
7.	 Click	on	“Show	all	devices.”	Next,	select	“Standard	monitor	
types”	under	the	SP	box;	choose	the	resolution	mode	you	need	
under	the	“Models”	box.	
8.	 Verify	that	the	resolution	setting	of	the	monitor	display	is	lower	
than	or	equal	to	1920	x	1080.
 If you are using a Notebook:
1.	 First,	follow	the	steps	above	to	adjust	resolution	of	the	comput-
er.
2.	 Press	the	appropriate	keys	listed	below	for	your	notebook...

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Appendices

 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 41.0 feet (1.5 to 12.5 meters) from the projector. See 
page	17.
  The image is stretched when displaying 16:9 DVD title
 When you play anamorphic DVD or 16:9 DVD, the projector 
will show the best image in 16: 9 format on projector side.
	 If	you	play	the	LBX	format	DVD	title,	please...



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	 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	
on	page	50.
Projector Status Indication
 LED states...

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Appendices

	Over temperature: 
	
	Replacing the lamp: 
		
Remote Control Problems
 If the remote control does not work
	 Check	the	operating	angle	for	the	remote	control	is	approximately	
±22.5°.
	 Make	sure	there	are	not	any	obstructions	between	the	remote	con-
trol 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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Appendices

Replacing the lamp
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: Lamp com-partment	is	hot!		Allow	it	to	cool	down	before	changing	lamp!
Warning: To reduce the risk	of...