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 (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
 On:   If the projector is accidentally turned off, this feature allows 
the projector to be instantly powered on again, if selected 
within a period of 100 seconds.
 Off: The fan will start cooling the system immediately when user 
turns off the projector.
 Power Mode (Standby)
 Eco.: Choose “Eco.” to save power dissipation further < 0.5W.
 Active: Choose “Active” to return to normal standby and the 
VGA out port will be enabled. 
	When Power mode (Standby) is set to Eco (
						

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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, the brightness level of the 
content is automatically detected to significantly reduced 
lamp power consumption (up to 70%) during periods of 
inactivity.
 Lamp Reset
Reset the lamp hour counter after replacing the lamp.
	When ambient tem-perature is over 40°C in operating, the projector will switch to Eco automatically.
  
						

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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 Filter Settings” is only for Type B model. 
						

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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, scrolling or incorrectly displayed image
 Press “Re-Sync” on the remote.
 If you are using a PC:
 For Windows 95, 98, 2000, XP, Windows 7:
1.  Open the “My Computer” icon, the “Control Panel” folder, and 
then double click on the “Display” icon.
2. Select the “Settings” tab.
3. Verify that your display resolution setting is lower than or equal 
to UXGA (1600 × 1200).
4. Click on the “Advanced Properties” button.
If the projector is still not projecting the whole image, you will also 
need to change the monitor display you are using. Refer to the 
following steps.
5. Verify the resolution setting is lower than or equal to UXGA 
(1600 × 1200).
 6.  Select the “Change” button under the “Monitor” tab.
Troubleshooting
 If you experience a problem with your projector, 
please refer to the following information. If a 
problem persists, please contact your local  
reseller or service center.  
						

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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 projector. 
Example: [Fn]+[F4]
  
 
 If you experience difficulty changing resolutions or your monitor 
freezes, restart all equipment including the projector.
 The screen of the Notebook or PowerBook computer is not 
displaying your presentation
 If you are using a Notebook PC
Some Notebook PCs may deactivate their own screens when a 
second display device is in use. Each has a different way to be  
reactivated. Refer to your computer’s manual for detailed  
information.
 Image is unstable or flickering
 Use “Phase” to correct it. See page 34 for more information.
 Change the monitor color setting on your computer.
 Image has vertical flickering bar
 Use “Frequency” to make an adjustment. See page 34 for more 
information.
 Check and re-configure the display mode of your graphic card to 
make it compatible with the projector. 
Acer    [Fn]+[F5]
Asus   [Fn]+[F8]
Dell    [Fn]+[F8]
Gateway  [Fn]+[F4]
Mac Apple: System Preference  Display  Arrangement  Mirror display
IBM/Lenovo  [Fn]+[F7]
HP/Compaq  [Fn]+[F4]
NEC     [Fn]+[F3]
Toshiba    [Fn]+[F5] 
						

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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 projector OSD.
 If the image is still stretched, you will also need to adjust the 
aspect ratio by referring to the following:
 Please setup the display format as 16:9 (wide) aspect ratio type 
on your DVD player.
 Image is too small or too large
 Move the projector closer to or further from the screen.
 Press “Menu” button on the remote control, go to “Display   
Format” and try the different settings.
 Image has slanted sides
 If possible, reposition the projector so that it is horizontally 
centered on the screen and below the bottom of the screen.
 Press “Keystone +/-” button on the remote control or press  
“ / ” on the projector panel, until the sides are vertical.
 Image is reversed
 Select “SETUP  Projection” from the OSD and adjust the  
projection direction.
	Use of Keystone is not recom-mended. 
						

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 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 been replaced. To replace the 
lamp, follow the procedures in the “Replacing the Lamp” section on 
pages 60-61.
 LED lighting message
Steady light    
No light  
MessagePOWER/STAND-BY LEDTemp-LEDLamp-LED
(Green/Amber)(Red)(Red)
Standby State
(Input power cord)Amber
Power on (Warming)Flashing Green
Lamp lightingGreen
Power off (Cooling) Flashing Green
Quick Resume(100 secs)Flashing Green
Error (Over Temp.)Flashing Amber
Error (Fan fail)Flashing AmberFlashing
Error (Lamp fail)Flashing Amber
＊  POWER/STANDBY LED be ON when OSD appears, be OFF when OSD disappears.                      
						

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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.
 Replace batteries if they are exhausted. 
						

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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 risk of personal injury, do not drop the lamp module or touch the lamp bulb. The bulb may shat-ter and cause injury if it is dropped.
 Warning: If ceiling mounted, please use caution when  
opening the lamp access panel. It is recommended to wear 
safety glasses if changing the bulb when ceiling mounted. 
“Caution must be used to prevent any loose parts from fall-
ing out of projector.”