Optoma Tx800 Projector User Manual

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Connect the Video
 Due to the differ-ence in applications for each country, some regions may have different acces-sories.1. .............................................................................................................Power Cord2. ........................................................................................Composite Video Cable3. .........................................................................................................S-Video Cable 4....

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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 “Power/Standby” button on 
the control panel. And the Power LED will turn green.
4.  Turn on your source (computer, notebook, video player, 
etc.).  The projector will detect your source automatically 
within  “Management” menu; check that “Source Lock” has 
been set to “Off”.
 If the...

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Warning Indicator
  When the “TEMP” indicator turns red, it indicates the pro-
jector has overheated. The projector will automatically shut 
itself down.   
  When the “LAMP” indicator turns red, it indicates a prob-
lem with the lamp.  Turn off the projector and disconnect the 
power cord from the electrical outlet, then contact your local 
dealer or our service center. See page 40. 
 When the “LAMP” indicator flashes red, it indicates the 
fan has failed.  Stop using the...

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Adjusting the Projected Image
Adjusting the Projector Image Height
Elevator Foot
Elevator Button
The projector is equipped with elevator foot 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 foot 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, then...

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69.3"(176.1cm)
115.6"(293.5cm)
184.9"(469.6cm)
231.1"(587.0cm)
277.3"(704.4cm)
30.5"(77.5cm)
76.2"(193.6cm)
127.1"(322.7cm)
203.3"(516.3cm)
254.1"(645.4cm)
304.9"(774.5cm)
3.9'(1.2m)
39.4'(12.0m)32.8'(10.0m)26.2'(8.0m)16.4'(5.0m)9.8'(3.0m)
27.7"(70.4cm)
Width
HeightDiagonal
Hd

Focus Ring
Zoom Lever
Adjusting the Projector Zoom / Focus
You  may  turn  the  zoom  lever  to  zoom  in  or  out.    To  focus...

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Control Panel & Remote Control
There are two ways for you to control the functions: Remote 
Control and Control Panel.
Using the Control Panel
Power/Stand-
by
Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section 
on pages 12-13.
Source  Press “Source” to select an input signal.
MenuTurns the menu On or Off.
Four Direc-
tional Select 
Keys
Use        to navigate through the menus.
EnterConfirm your item selection.
KeystoneAdjusts image distortion caused by tilting the 
projector...

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Using the Remote Control
 Power Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section 
on pages 12-13.
Re-Sync Automatically synchronizes the projector to the 
input source.
KeystoneAdjusts image distortion caused by tilting the 
projector (±16 degrees).
 Laser But-
ton 
Aim the remote at the viewing screen, press and 
hold this button to activate the laser pointer.
AV MuteMomentarily turns off the audio and video. Press this button again to unlock.
Volume +/-Increases/decreases...

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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 
 key to enter sub menu.
3. Use      keys to select the desired item...

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Menu Tree 

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 Display Mode
There are many factory presets optimized for various types of im-
ages.
 PC: For computer or notebook. (brightest image)
 Photo: For optimum colour at high brightness.
 Movie: For home theater. 
 sRGB: For standard PC colour. (best colour reproduction)
 User: Memorize user’s settings.
 Brightness
Adjust the brightness of the image.
 Press the  to darken image.
 Press the  to lighten the image.
 Contrast
The contrast controls the degree of difference...