Optoma W501 Projector User Manual

EN-11 RJ-45
For LAN display/network control and web server.
FLASH DRIVE
This connector supports USB flash drive display.
12V OUT
12V DC out
MIC
Microphone input jack.
AUDIO OUT
Connect to a speaker or other audio input equipment.
AUDIO-IN 1/AUDIO-IN 2
Connect an audio output from a computer to this jack.
AUDIO-IN 3 (L/R)
Connect an audio output from a video device to this jack.
VIDEO
Connect composite video output from video equipment to this jack.
VGA2-IN / YPbPr / 
Connect image input signal (analog...

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Remote Control
Power
Turn the projector on or off. 
Source
Switch between input signals.
Left mouse
Perform the left button of the mouse when mouse mode is activated.
Four directional buttons
Use four directional buttons to select items or make adjustments to your  
selection.
UP key: When menu is off, up key for emulation of USB mouse.
Left key: When menu is off, left key for emulation of USB mouse.
Right key: When menu is off, right key for emulation of USB mouse.
Down key: When menu is off,...

EN-13 Brightness
Display the setting bar for adjustment of brightness.
Freeze
Freeze the projected image.
HDMI
Display HDMI signal.
(This function will not work if product does not have HDMI.)
S-Video
Display S-Video signal.
Eco+
Brightness mode menu on/off.
VGA
Switch input source to VGA1 or VGA2 by sequence.
Switch
Switch to mouse mode when the on-screen menus are close.
User
User definable key for customized function.
Re-SYNC
Automatically synchronize the projector to the input source.
Right mouse...

 EN-14Switch to mouse mode when the on-screen menus are close.
Numbered keypad
Press 0 to 9 to enter a password when required.
Note
„Remote Control (IR) or Remote Control with Laser Pointer (depending on region). See 
Appendix for the Remote with Laser Pointer.
Using the remote mouse control
The capability of operating your computer with the remote control gives you 
more flexibility when delivering presentations.
1. Connect the projector to your PC or notebook with a USB cable prior to 
using the remote...

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Installing the Batteries
1. Open the battery cover in the 
direction shown.
2. Install batteries as indicated by 
the 
diagram inside the compartment.
3. Close the battery cover into 
position.
Caution
„ Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
„Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
„Make sure the plus and minus terminals are correctly aligned when loading a battery.
Note
„Keep the batteries out of the reach of children. There is a danger of death by...

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Remote Control Operation
Point the remote control at the infrared remote sensor and press a button.
„Operating the projector 
from the front
„Operating the projector 
from the rear
Note
„The remote control may not operate when there is sunlight or other strong light such 
as a fluorescent lamp shining on the remote sensor.
„Operate the remote control from a position where the remote sensor is visible.
„Do not drop the remote control or jolt it.
„Keep the remote control out of locations with...

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Connection
When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to:
1. Turn all equipment off before making any connections.
2. Use the correct signal cables for each source.
3. Ensure the cables are firmly inserted.
1. ................................................................... VGA cable (D-Sub to D-Sub)
2. .................................................................. *USB cable (B type to A type)
3....

 EN-1810. .......................................................................... *Composite video cable
11. .......................................................................................*USB flash drive
12. .............................................................. *Microphone 3.5 mini jack cable
Note
„Due to the difference in applications for each country, some regions may have 
different accessories.
„(*) Optional Accessory 

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Connecting a computer or monitor
Connecting a computer
The projector provides two VGA input sockets that allow you to connect them 
to both IBM® compatible and Macintosh® computers. A Mac adapter is 
needed if you are connecting legacy version Macintosh computers.
To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer:
1. Take the supplied VGA cable and connect one end to the D-Sub output 
socket of the computer.
2. Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the VGA1/YPbPr or VGA2/
YPbPr signal...

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Connecting a monitor
If you want to view your presentation close-up on a monitor as well as on the 
screen, you can connect the VGA-OUT signal output socket on the projector 
to an external monitor with a VGA cable following the instructions below:
To connect the projector to a monitor:
1. Connect the projector to a computer as described in “Connecting a 
computer” on page 19.
2. Take a suitable VGA cable (only one supplied) and connect one end of 
the cable to the D-Sub input socket of the video...