Optoma X501 Projector User Manual

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Connecting Video source devices
You can connect your projector to various Video source devices that provide 
any one of the following output sockets:
„HDMI
„Component Video
„S-Video
„Video (composite)
You need only connect the projector to a Video source device using just one 
of the above connecting methods, however each provides a different level of 
video quality. The method you choose will most likely depend upon the avail-
ability of matching terminals on both the projector and the Video...

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Connecting an HDMI source device
Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused 
HDMI output jacks available:
„If so, you can continue with this procedure.
„If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to 
the device.
To connect the projector to an HDMI source device:
1. Take an HDMI cable and connect one end to the HDMI output jack of the 
HDMI source device.
2. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI jack on the 
projector.
Connecting...

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Connecting an S-Video source device
Examine your Video source device to determine if it has an unused S-Video 
output socket available:
„If so, you can continue with this procedure.
„If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to 
the device.
To connect the projector to an S-Video source device:
1. Take an S-Video cable and connect one end to the S-Video output 
socket of the Video source device.
2. Connect the other end of the S-Video cable to the S-VIDEO socket on 
the...

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Operation
Powering On/Off the Projector
Powering On the Projector:
1. Connect the AC power cord and relevant peripheral signal cable(s) to 
the projector.
2. Press   to turn on the projector.
The projector takes a minute or so to warm up. 
3. Turn on your source (computer, notebook, DVD, etc.). The projector 
automatically detects your source.
„If you are connecting multiple sources to the projector 
simultaneously, press SOURCE on the projector or Source on the 
remote control to select your...

EN-25
Adjusting the Projector Height
The projector is equipped with three adjustment feet to adjust the image 
height. 
1. To raise or lower the image, turn the front adjustment foot.
2. To level the image on the screen, turn the rear adjustment feet to fine-
tune the height.
Note
„To avoid damaging the projector, make sure that the adjustment feet are fully 
retracted before placing the projector in its carrying case.
Adjusting the Projector Zoom and 
Focus
1. Focus the image by rotating the focus ring....

 EN-26
Adjusting Projection Image Size
Refer to the graphic and table below to determine the screen size and projection 
distance.
XGA model
WXGA model
Screen size
Diagonal
[inch (cm)]4 : 3 Screen
Projection distance [feet (m)]
Image height 
[inch (cm)]Vertical offset
 [inch (cm)]
(min. zoom) (max. zoom)
30 (76) 2.7 (0.85) 4.5 (1.4) 18 (46) 2.7 (7)
40 (102) 3.7 (1.1) 5.9 (1.8) 24 (61) 3.6 (9)
60 (152) 5.6 (1.7) 8.9 (2.7) 36 (91) 5.4 (14)
80 (203) 7.4 (2.3) 11.9 (3.6) 48 (122) 7.2 (18)
100 (254) 9.3 (2.8)...

EN-27 1080P model
Note
„Position the projector in a horizontal position; other positions can cause heat build-
up and damage to the projector.
„Keep a space of 30 cm or more between the sides of the projector.
„Do not use the projector in a smoky environment. Smoke residue may build-up on 
critical parts and damage the projector or its performance.
„Consult with your dealer for special installation such as suspending from a ceiling. Screen size
Diagonal
[inch (cm)]16:9 Screen
Projection distance [feet...

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Adjusting the position using the vertical lens shift 
function
If the projector is not positioned right in front of the center of the screen, you 
can adjust the vertical position of projected image by moving the vertical lens 
ring within the shift range of the lens.
1. Lens shift adjustment for XGA
The display position can be shifted upward up to 6.5% elevation of the 
display. (When turn the vertical lens shift ring to the right (left), the 
display moves up (down)).
2. Lens shift adjustment...

EN-29 3. Lens shift adjustment for 1080P
The display position can be shifted upward up to 17% elevation of the 
display. (When turn the vertical lens shift ring to the right (left), the 
display moves up (down)).
Attention
Please note the following s when using the projector.
„Do not touch the lens while it is moving as this could cause injury to the fingers.
„Never allow children to touch the lens.
Shift to top
Lens shift center positionShift range 17% Lens shift adjustable range
0.17V
1V
0.15V 

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Menu Operation
The projector has multilingual on-screen display menus that allow you to 
make image adjustments and change a variety of settings.
How to operate
1. To open the OSD menu, press “Menu” on the Remote Control or 
Projector Keypad.
2. When OSD is displayed, use  /  key to select to select any item in the 
main menu. While making a selection on a particular page, press 
 or 
“Enter key to enter sub menu.
3. Use  /  key to select the desired item and press  / /”Enter” key to
enter the...