Optoma W501 Projector User Manual

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„Keystone adjustment might affect the complete presentation of the OSD menu.
„When adjusting the V Keystone, Auto Keystone will be set at Off automatically.
Auto Keystone
Automatically correct distorted images resulting from an angled projection.
3D
3D Mode
„DLP Link: Select “DLP Link” to use optimized settings for DLP Link 3D 
glasses.
„IR: Select “IR” to use optimized settings for IR-based 3D glasses.
3D--->2D
„3D: Select 3D format.
„L: Select left eye data.
„R: Select right eye data.
3D Format
„SBS: Use this mode for “Side-by-side” format 3D content.
„Top and Bottom: Use this mode for “Top and Bottom” format 3D content.
„Frame Sequential: Use this mode for “Frame Sequential” format 3D 
content.
3D Sync. Invert
„Press the “On” to invert left and right frame contents.
„Press the “Off” for default frame contents. 
						

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SETUP
Language
Select the language used by the on-screen menu. Press  / /“Enter” key to 
enter the sub menu and then use the  / / /  key to select your preferred 
language. Press “Enter” to finalize the selection.
Projection
Adjust the picture to match the orientation of the projector: upright or upside-
down, in front of or behind the screen. Invert or reverse the image accord-
ingly.
Menu Location
Choose the menu location on the display screen.
Screen Type (for WXGA model only)
Choose the screen type from16:10 or 16:9.
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. 
						

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Use this function to set the how long (Month/Day/Hour) the projector can be 
used. Once this time has elapsed you will be requested to enter your pass-
word again.
Change Password
„First time:
1. Press “Enter” 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 “Enter” key to confirm 
your password.
„Change Password:
1. Press “Enter” to input old 
password.
2. Use number button to enter 
current password and then press 
“Enter” to confirm.
3. Enter new password (4 digits in length) using the number buttons on the 
remote, then press “Enter” to confirm.
4. Enter new password again and press “Enter” to confirm.
„If the incorrect password is entered 3 times, the projector will 
automatically shut down.
„If you have forgotten your password, please contact your local office 
for support.
Note
„Password default value is “1234” (first time).
Projector ID
ID definition can be set up by menu (range 0~99), and allow user control an 
individual projector by RS232.
Audio Settings
Internal Speaker
Use the internal speaker of projector.
Mute
Cut off the sound temporarily.
Vo l u m e
Adjust the volume level for Audio or Mic input source. 
						

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Select audio input sources.
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.
„Default: The default startup screen.
„Neutral: Neutral startup screen.
„User: User is the screen that you captured.
Logo Capture
Capture the current projection screen as a start up screen.
Closed Captioning
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.
„Off: select “Off” to turn off the closed captioning feature.
„CC1:CC1 language: American English.
„CC2:CC2 language (depending on the TV channel of the user):Spanish, 
French, Portuguese, German, Danish.
Network
LAN Settings
Allow you to configure the wired LAN settings.
„Network Status: Display the network connection status.
„MAC Address: a read-only display of MAC Address.
„DHCP: This protocol automatically assigns IP Addresses to networked 
devices.
„On: Assign an IP address to the projector from an external DHCP 
server automatically.
„Off: Assign an IP address manually.
„IP Address: Select an IP address.
„Subnet mask: Select subnet mask number.
„Gateway: Select the default gateway of the network connected to the 
projector.
„DNS: Select DNS number.
WLAN Settings
Allow you to configure the wireless LAN settings.
„WLAN: Turn on or off wireless LAN function.
„Network Status: Display the network connection status. 
						

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„MAC Address: a read-only display of MAC Address.
„IP Address: a read-only display of IP Address.
„SSID: Display the projector’s SSID information.
„Connection Mode: Methods for connecting to wireless networks with Wi-
Fi enabled devices.
Control Settings
Allow you to configure nework settings.
„Crestron: Turn on or off Crestron. *Note: Port 41794
„Extron: Turn on or off Extron. *Note: Port 2023
„PJ Link: Turn on or off PJ Link. *Note: Port 4352
„AMX Device Discovery: Turn on or off AMX Device Discovery. *Note: 
Port 9131
„Telnet: Turn on or off Telnet. *Note: Port 23
„HTTP: Turn on or off HTTP. *Note: Port 80 
						

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OPTIONS
Input Source
Use this option to enable / disable input sources. Press  / /“Enter” key to 
enter the sub menu and select which sources you require. Press “Enter” to 
finalize the selection. The projector will not search for inputs that are not 
selected.
Source Lock
„On: The projector will only search current input connection.
„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 info message.
„Off: Choose “Off” to show the “searching” message. 
						

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Keypad Lock
When the keypad lock function is “On”, the control panel will be locked how-
ever, the projector can be operated by the remote control. By selecting “Off”, 
you will be able to reuse the control panel.
Note
„To turn off the keypad lock, press and hold “Enter” key on top of the projector for 5 
seconds.
Test Pattern
Display a test pattern. There are Grid, White pattern and None.
12V Trigger
Choose the setting from On / Off to Auto 3D to set 12V Trigger.
IR Function
Choose the setting from On / Front / Back to Off and then choose Yes to 
apply the selection.
Background Color
Use this feature to display a “Black”, “Red”, “Blue”, “Green” or “White”, 
screen when no signal is available.
Remote Settings
Allow user to define a short cut key on the remote control, and the function 
item is selected in OSD menu.
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 “ ” key on the 
projector control panel or on the remote control.
Signal Power On
If Signal Power On is activated, the projector will turn on automatically when 
VGA signal is detected.
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 minutes). 
						

							 EN-48Sleep Timer (min)
Sets the countdown timer interval. The countdown timer will start, with or 
without a signal being sent to the projector. The projector will automatically 
power off when the countdown has finished (in minutes).
Quick Resume
If the projector is accidentally turned off, this feature allows the projector to 
be instantly powered on again within 100 seconds of power down.
Power Mode (Standby)
Set whether the VGA-OUT function works when the projector is in standby 
(powered off but connected to AC power).
„Eco: The VGA-OUT and AUDIO-OUT functions will not work when the 
projector is in standby.
„Active: The VGA-OUT and AUDIO-OUT functions will work when the 
projector is in standby.
Note
„When Power mode (Standby) is set to Eco (
						

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Sets a filter reminder if timer is up.
Filter Reset
Reset the dust filter hour counter after replacing the dust filter.
Reset
Choose “Yes” to return the display parameters on all menus to the factory 
default settings. 
						

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Controlling the projector through a 
LAN environment
You can manage and control the projector from one or more remote comput-
ers when they are properly connected to the same local area network.
Wired connection
If you are in a DHCP environment:
1. Take a RJ45 cable and connect one end to the RJ45 LAN input jack of 
the projector and the other end to the RJ45 port on your Ethernet or 
router.
2. Press “Menu” and then go to SETUP > Network menu.
3. Highlight LAN Settings and press “Enter”.
4. Make sure the Network Status shows Connected.
5. Press  to highlight DHCP and press  /  to select On.
6. Please wait for around 15 - 20 seconds, and then re-enter the Wired 
LAN page. The IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS settings 
will be displayed. Note down the IP address displayed in the IP Address 
row.
Important
„If the Projector IP Address still does not appear, contact your network administrator.
„If the RJ45 cables are not properly connected, the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default 
Gateway, and DNS settings will display 0.0.0.0. Make sure the cables are properly 
connected and perform the procedures above again.
„If you wish to connect to the projector in its standby mode, be sure you have selected 
RJ45 and obtained the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS information when 
the projector is on.
If you are in a non-DHCP environment:
1. Repeat steps 1-4 above.
2. Press 
 to highlight DHCP and press  /  to select Off.
3. Contact your ITS administrator for information on the IP Address, Subnet 
Mask, Gateway, and DNS settings.
4. Press 
 to select the item you want to modify and press “Enter”.
Internet
IP Router