Optoma Projector Tx1080 User Manual

							
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Table of contents
Table of Contents ........................................................................\
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Usage Notice ........................................................................\
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Safety Information  ........................................................................\
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Precautions........................................................................\
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Eye Safety Warnings ........................................................................\
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Introduction........................................................................\
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Product Features ........................................................................\
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Package Overview........................................................................\
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Product Overview  ........................................................................\
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Main Unit ........................................................................\
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Control Panel  ........................................................................\
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Connection Ports  ........................................................................\
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Remote Control ........................................................................\
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Installation  ........................................................................\
....................12
Connecting the Projector ........................................................................\
.....12
Powering On/Off the Projector.....................................................................14
Powering On the Projector ........................................................................\
...........14
Powering Off the projector  ........................................................................\
...........15
Warning Indicator ........................................................................\
.........................15
Adjusting the Projected Image.....................................................................16
Adjusting the Projector’s Height ........................................................................\
...16
Adjusting the Projector’s Zoom / Focus  ...............................................................17
Adjusting Projection Image Size  ........................................................................\
..17
User Controls  ........................................................................\
...............18
Control Panel & Remote Control .................................................................18
On-screen Display Menus  ........................................................................\
...21
How to operate  ........................................................................\
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Menu Tree  ........................................................................\
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Image  ........................................................................\
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Display   ........................................................................\
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Setup ........................................................................\
............................................32
Options  ........................................................................\
.........................................40
Appendices........................................................................\
...................45
Troubleshooting  ........................................................................\
...................45
Image Problems  ........................................................................\
..........................45
Projector Status Indication   ........................................................................\
..........48
Remote Control Problems  ........................................................................\
...........49
Replacing the Lamp........................................................................\
.............50
Compatibility Modes  ........................................................................\
............51
RS232 Commands and Protocol Function List............................................52
Ceiling Mount Installation  ........................................................................\
....56
Optoma Global Offices ........................................................................\
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Regulation & Safety Notices ........................................................................\
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Usage Notice

Safety Information
The lightning flash with arrow head within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous \
volt-age” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of import operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
	WARNING: TO	REDUCE	THE	RISK	OF	FIRE	OR	ELECTRIC	SHOCK,	DO	NOT	EXPOSE	THIS	APPLIANCE	TO	RAIN	OR	MOISTURE.	DANGEROUS	HIGH	VOLTAGES	ARE	PRESENT	INSIDE	THE	ENCLOSURE.	DO	NOT	OPEN	THE	CABINET.	REFER	SERVICING	TO	QUALIFIED	PERSONNEL	ONLY.
Class B emissions limitsThis	Class	B	digital	apparatus	meets	all	requirements	of	the	Canadian	Interference-Causing	Equipment	Regulations.
Important Safety Instruction		1.	 Do	not	block	any	ventilation	openings.	To	ensure	reliable	operation	of	the	projector	and	to	protect	from	over	heating,	it	is	recommended	to	install	the	projector	in	a	location	that	does	not	block	ventilation.		As	an	example,	do	not	place	the	projector	on	a	crowded	coffee	table,	sofa,	bed,	etc.	Do	not	put	the	projector	in	an	enclosure	such	as	a	book	case	or	a cabinet that restricts air flow.		2.	 Do	not	use	the	projector	near	water	or	moisture.	To	reduce	the	risk	of	fire and/or electric shock, do not expose the projector to rain or mois-ture.		3.	 Do	not	install	near	heat	sources	such	as	radiators,	heaters,	stoves	or	any	other apparatus such as amplifiers that emits heat.		4.	 Clean	only	with	dry	cloth.  5. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 		6.		Do	not	use	the	unit	if	it	has	been	physically	damaged	or	abused.	Physi-cal damage/abuse would be (but not limited to):▀■ Unit	has	been	dropped.▀■ Power	supply	cord	or	plug	has	been	damaged.▀■ Liquid	has	been	spilled	on	to	the	projector.▀■ Projector	has	been	exposed	to	rain	or	moisture.▀■ Something	has	fallen	in	the	projector	or	something	is	loose	inside.Do	not	attempt	to	service	the	unit	yourself.	Opening	or	removing	covers	may	expose	you	to	dangerous	voltages	or	other	hazards.	Pl.	call	Optoma	before	you	send	the	unit	for	repair.		7.	 Do	not	let	objects	or	liquids	enter	the	projector.	They	may	touch	dan-gerous voltage points and short out parts that could result in fire or electric	shock.		8.	 See	projector	enclosure	for	safety	related	markings.		9.	 The	unit	should	only	be	repaired	by	appropriate	service	personnel.       
						

							
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Usage Notice

Precautions
	
Please follow all warnings, precautions and mainte-
nance as recommended in this user’s guide.
When	the	lamp	reaches	the	end	of	its	life,	the	projector	will	not	turn	back	on	until	the	lamp	module	has	been	replaced.	To	replace	the	lamp,	follow	the	procedures	listed	under	“Replacing	the	Lamp”	section	on	page	50.
▀■ Warning-Do	not	look	into	the	projector’s	lens	when	the	
lamp	is	on.		The	bright	light	may	hurt	your	
eyes.
▀■ Warning-To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do 
not	expose	this	projector	to	rain	or	moisture.
▀■ Warning-Please	do	not	open	or	disassemble	the	projec-
tor	as	this	may	cause	electric	shock.
▀■ Warning-When	replacing	the	lamp,	please	allow	the	
unit	to	cool	down.		Follow	instructions	as	
described	on	page	50.
▀■ Warning-This	projector	will	detect	the	life	of	the	lamp	
itself.		Please	be	sure	to	change	the	lamp	when	
it	shows	warning	messages.
▀■ Warning-Reset	the	“Lamp	Reset”	function	from	the	
on-screen	display	“Options|Lamp	Settings”	
menu after replacing the lamp module (refer 
to page 43).
▀■ Warning-When	switching	the	projector	off,	please	
ensure	the	cooling	cycle	has	been	completed	
before	disconnecting	power.	Allow	90	seconds	
for	the	projector	to	cool	down.
▀■ Warning-Do	not	use	lens	cap	when	projector	is	in	
operation.
▀■ Warning-When	the	lamp	is	approaching	to	the	end	
of	its	life	time,	the	message	“Replacement	
suggested”	will	show	on	the	screen.	Please	
contact	your	local	reseller	or	service	center	to	
change	the	lamp	as	soon	as	possible.
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Usage Notice

  Do:
▀■			Turn	off	and	unplug	the	power	plug	from	the	AC	outlet	before	
cleaning	the	product.
▀■			Use	a	soft	cloth	moistened	with	mild	detergent	to	clean	the	
display	housing.
▀■			Disconnect	the	power	plug	from	AC	outlet	if	the	product	is	not	
being	used	for	a	long	period	of	time.
  Do not:
▀■			Block	the	slots	and	openings	on	the	unit	provided	for	ventila-
tion.
▀■			Use	abrasive	cleaners,	waxes	or	solvents	to	clean	the	unit.
▀■			Use under the following conditions:
	 	-	 In	extremely	hot,	cold	or	humid	environments.
	 	 		
Ensure	that	the	ambient	room	temperature	is	within	5	
-	35°C
	 	 	 
Relative Humidity is 5 - 35°C, 80% (Max.), non-condensing
-			In	areas	susceptible	to	excessive	dust	and	dirt.
-			Near any appliance generating a strong magnetic field.
-			In	direct	sunlight.	       
						

							
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Usage Notice

Eye Safety Warnings
 
▀■	Avoid staring/facing directly into the projector beam at all 
times.	Keep	your	back	to	the	beam	as	much	as	possible.
▀■	A	stick	or	laser	pointer	is	recommended	to	avoid	the	need	for	
the	user	to	enter	the	beam.	
▀■ When	projector	is	used	in	a	classroom,	adequately	supervise	
students	when	they	are	asked	to	point	out	something	on	the	
screen.
▀■ In	order	to	minimize	the	lamp	power,	use	room	blinds	to	
reduce	ambient	light	levels.       
						

							


Introduction

Product Features
	
This product is a 1080p single chip 0.95” DLP® projector. 
▀■	Native 16:9 1080p DLP®	Technology
▀■	Video Compatibility: 
▪	480i-NTSC,	NTSC4.43
▪ 576i-PAL/PAL-M/PAL-N/SECAM
▪ SDTV compatible (480i/p, 576i/p)
▪ HDTV compatible (720p, 1080i/p)
▪ RGB signal: UXGA+, SWXGA+, SXGA+, SXGA, WXGA, 
HD,	XGA,	SVGA	and	VGA	re-sizing
▀■	Macintosh	compatible
▀■	Full	function	IR	remote	control	with	laser	pointer	and	
mouse	control
▀■	Advanced	vertical	digital	keystone	correction	and	high	
quality	full	screen	image	re-scaling
▀■	Audio input x 5 (For DVI-D / VGA1 / VGA2 / S-Video+ 
Video(RCA) / HDMI)
▀■	Built-in two speakers with 2 Watt amplifier
▀■	User	friendly	control	panel	and	multilingual	on	screen	
menu
▀■	HDMI	&	DVI	support	HDCP	function	
▀■	Support	Network	function       
						

							
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Package Overview
Unpack and inspect the box contents to ensure all parts 
listed below are in the box.  If something is missing, please 
contact Optoma customer service.
Documentation : 
	User’s	Manual
	Warranty	Card
	Quick	Start	Card
	WEEE	Card
Due	to	different	ap-plications	in	each	Country,	some	regions	may	have	different	ac-cessories.
2	x	AA	Batteries
Projector	with	lens	capVGA	Cable	1.8m
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1.	 Control	Panel
2.	 Zoom	Lever
3.	 Focus	Ring
4. Elevator Button (one on each side)
5.	 Elevator	Feet
6.	 Zoom	Lens
7.	 IR	Receivers
8.	 Connection	Ports
9.	 Power	Socket
10.	 Tilt-Adjustment	Feet
11.	 Air	exhaust	vent
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Control Panel
1.	 Power	and	IR	Receiver
2.	 Power	Indicator	LED	
3.	 Lamp	Indicator	LED
4.	 Temp	Indicator	LED
5. Menu (On/Off)
6.	 Keystone
7.	 Four	Directional	Select	Keys
8.	 Source	Select
9.	 Re-Sync
10.	 Enter
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Connection Ports
1.	 RJ45
2. RCA Audio In (L/R)
3.	 VGA	Out
4.	 Audio	Out
5. Audio In (For VGA1)
6. Audio In (For VGA2)
7. Audio In (For DVI-D)
8.	 RS232
9.	 12V	Relay
10.	 USB	Port
11.	 Composite	Video
12.	 S-Video
13.   VGA-1/SCART-1/HDTV/Component Video Input 
Connector
14.   VGA-2/SCART-2/HDTV/Component Video Input 
Connector
15.	 DVI-D
16.	 Power	Socket
17.	 HDMI
18.	 Kensington	Lock
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