Optoma X306st Projector User Manual

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User Controls
 Background Color
Use this feature to display a “Black”, “Red”, “Blue”, “Green” or 
“White”, screen when no signal is available.
 IR Function (*)
When this function is “On” , the projector can be operated by the 
remote control from IR receiver. By selecting “Off”, you will be able 
to use the control panel keys.
 Reset
Choose “Yes” to return the display parameters on all menus to the 
factory default settings.
	(*) For Type B model only. 

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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 “” key on the projector control panel or 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 
minutes).
 Sleep Timer...

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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
 BRIGHT: Choose “BRIGHT” to increase the brightness. 
 Eco.: Choose “Eco.” to dim the projector lamp which will lower 
power consumption and extend the lamp life. 
 Eco+:   When Eco+ mode is activated,...

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User Controls
OPTIONS |  
Optional Filter 
Settings
 Optional Filter Installed
Select “Yes” to display warning message after 500 hours of use. 
Select “No” to turn off warning message.
 Filter Usage Hours
Display the filter time.
 Filter Reminder
Choose this function to show or hide the warning massage when 
the changing filter message is displayed. (Factory default setting: 
500 hours)
  Filter Reset
Reset the dust filter counter after replacing or cleaning  the dust 
filter.
	“Optional...

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Appendices
 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 (optional) and the pro-
jector 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 (1600 × 1200). 
 If you are using a Notebook:
 1.  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 notebook to...

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Appendices
 Image is out of focus
 Make sure the lens cap (optional) is removed.
 Adjust the Focus Ring on the projector lens. 
 Make sure the projection screen is between the required distance. 
See pages 19-20.
 The image is stretched when displaying 16:9 DVD title
 When you play anamorphic DVD or 16:9 DVD, the projector will 
show the best image when the projector display mode is set to 
16:9 in the OSD.
 If you play 4:3 format DVD titles, please change the format to 4:3 
in the...

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Appendices
 The projector stops responding to all controls
 If possible, turn off the projector, then unplug the power cord and 
wait at least 60 seconds before reconnecting power.
 Check that “Keypad Lock” is not activated by trying to control the 
projector with the remote control.
 Lamp burns out or makes a popping sound
 When the lamp reaches its end of life, it will burn out and may 
make a loud popping sound. If this happens, the projector will not 
turn on until the lamp module has...

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Appendices
 On Screen Messages 
 Temperature warning:
 
 Fan failed:
 
 Lamp warning:
 
 Out of display range:
 
 Filter warning:
 
 If the remote control does not work
 Check the operating angle of the remote control is within ±15° both horizontally and vertically of one of the IR receivers on the projector.
 Make sure there are not any obstructions between the remote control and the projector. Move to within 7 m (±0°) of the projector.
 Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly....

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Appendices
Replacing the lamp
The projector automatically detects the lamp life. When the 
lamp life is nearing the end of use, you will receive a warning 
message.
When you see this message, please contact your local reseller 
or service center to change the lamp as soon as possible. 
Make sure the projector has been cooled down for at least 30 
minutes before changing the lamp. 
 Warning: Lamp compartment may be hot! Allow it to cool 
down before changing the lamp!
 Warning: To reduce the...