Optoma Ts526 Projector User Manual

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 User Controls

SETUP
  Menu Location
Choose the menu location on the display screen.
  Projector ID
ID defi nition can be set up by menu (range 0~99), and allow 
user control an individual projector by RS232. Refer to page 48 
for the complete list of RS232 commands.
  Mute
 Choose the “On” to turn mute on. 
 Choose the “Off” to turn mute off. 
  Volume
  Press the  to decrease the volume.
  Press the  to increase the volume. 

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SETUP | Signal
  Phase
Synchronize the signal timing of the display with the graphic card. 
If the image appears to be unstable or fl ickers, use this function to 
correct it.
  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 fl icker vertically.
  H. Position
 Press the  to move the image left.
 Press the  to move the image right. 
  V. Position
 Press the  to move the image...

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SETUP | Security
 Security
 On: Choose “On” to use security verification when the turning 
on the projector.
 Off: Choose “Off” to be able to switch on the projector without 
password verification.
 Security Timer
Can be select the time (Month/Day/Hour) function to set the 
number of hours the projector can be used. Once this time has 
elapsed you will be requested to enter your password again. 

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SETUP | Security
 Change Password
 First time:
.  Press “
” to set the password.
2.  The password has to be 4 digits. 
3.  Use number button on the remote to enter your new 
password and then press “” key to confirm your 
password.
 Change Password:
.  Press “
” to input old password.
2.  Use number button to enter current password and then 
press “” to confirm. 
3.  Enter new password (4 digits in length) using the number 
buttons on the remote, then press “” to...

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SETUP | Advanced
 Logo
Use this function to set the desired startup screen. If changes are 
made they will take effect the next time the projector is powered 
on.
 Optoma: The default startup screen.
 Neutral: No logo is displayed. 

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 Source Lock
 On: The projector will search specified connection port.
 Off: The projector will search for other signals if the current input signal is lost. 
  High Altitude
When “On” is selected, the fans will spin faster. This feature is 
useful in high altitude areas where the air is thin.
 Information Hide
 On: Choose “On” to hide the “searching” message.
 Off: Choose “Off” to show the “searching” message.
 Keypad Lock
When the keypad lock function is “On”, the control...

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User Controls

OPTIONS | 
Advanced
 Direct Power On
Choose “On” to activate Direct Power mode. The projector will 
automatically power on when AC power is supplied, without 
pressing the “Power” key on the projector control panel or “Pow\
er” 
key on the remote control.
 Auto Power Off (min)
Sets the countdown timer interval. The countdown timer will start, 
when there is no signal being sent to the projector. The projector 
will automatically power off when the countdown has finished (in...

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User Controls
OPTIONS | 
Lamp Settings
 Lamp Hours
Display the projection 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 30 hours before suggested replacement 
of lamp.
 Brightness Mode
 STD: Choose “STD” to dim the projector lamp which will lower 
power consumption and extend the lamp life by up to 
30%. 
 BRIGHT: Choose “BRIGHT” to increase the brightness.
 Lamp Reset
Reset the...

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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 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.
 Ensure that the “AV mute” feature is not turned on.
 Partial,...

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Appendices

 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 UXGA (600 × 200). 
 If you are using a Notebook:
 .  First, follow the steps above to adjust resolution of the 
 
computer.
  2.  Press the appropriate keys listed below for your notebook 
manufacturer to send signal out from...