Optoma X501 Projector User Manual

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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 RGB or component) to this jack.
Support wireless dongle via internal power of VGA 2.
VGA1-IN / YPbPr
Connect image input signal (analog RGB or component) to this jack.
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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, down key for emulation of USB mouse.
Page-
Perform page down function when mouse mode is activated.
Keystone (+/-)
Manually correct distorted images resulting from an angled projection.
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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
Perform the right button of the mouse when mouse mode is activated.
Enter
Confirmed selections.
Enter key for emulation of USB mouse via USB.
Laser
Aim the remote at the viewing screen, press and hold this button to acti-
vate the laser pointer.
Page+
Perform page up function when mouse mode is activated.
Volume (+/-)
Adjust the volume level.
Menu
Display on-screen display menus.
Zoom
Magnifies or reduces the projected picture size.
AV  m u t e
Momentarily turns off/on the audio and video.
Video
Display video signal.
3D
Turn on or off 3D function.
USB
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							 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 control in place of your computer’s mouse. See 
“Connecting a computer” on page 19 for details.
2. Set the input signal to VGA1 or  VGA2.
3. Press USB or Switch on the remote control to switch to mouse mode 
when the on-screen menus are close. An icon appears on the screen to 
indicate the activation of the mouse mode.
4. Perform the desired mouse controls on your remote control.
„To move the cursor on the screen, press  /  /  /  .
„To left-click, press L.
„To right-click, press R.
„To return to the normal mode, press Switch again.
Note
„HDMI also supports mouse function.
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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 accidentally 
swallowing the batteries.
„Remove batteries from remote control when not using for extended periods.
„Do not dispose of the used batteries along with household waste. Dispose of used 
batteries according to local regulations.
„Danger of explosion may happen if batteries are incorrectly replaced. Replce all the 
batteries with new ones.
„Batteries should not be in or near to fire or water, keep batteries in a dark, cool and dry 
place.
„If suspect battery leakage, wipe out the leakage and then replace new batteries. If the 
leakage adheres to your body or clothes, rinse well with water immediately. 
						

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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 excessively high temperature or 
humidity.
„Do not get water on the remote control or place wet objects on it.
„Do not disassemble the remote control.
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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. ......................................................................................... *Audio cable
4. ......................................................................................... *DVI-D cable
5. ................................................................................*VGA to DVI-A cable
6. ....................................................... *VGA (D-Sub) to HDTV (RCA) cable
7. ......................................................................................... *S-Video cable
8. ......................................................................................... *HDMI cable
9. ......................................................................................*Audio L/R cable
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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.
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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 input socket on the projector.
Important
„Many notebooks do not turn on their external video ports when connected to a 
projector. Usually a key combo like FN + F3 or CRT/LCD key turns the external display 
on/off. Locate a function key labeled CRT/LCD or a function key with a monitor 
symbol on the notebook. Press FN and the labeled function key simultaneously. Refer 
to your notebooks documentation to find your notebooks key combination. 
						

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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 monitor.
Or if your monitor is equipped with a DVI input socket, take a VGA to 
DVI-A cable and connect the DVI end of the cable to the DVI input 
socket of the video monitor.
3. Connect the other end of the cable to the VGA-OUT socket on the 
projector.
VGA-OUT loop through:
During working mode:
1. If VGA1 is projecting out, VGA-OUT source will be VGA1.
2. If VGA2 is projecting out, VGA-OUT source will be VGA2.
3. If VGA1 and VGA2 are all have sources, default VGA-OUT is VGA1.
4. If none of VGA1 and VGA2 is projecting out, VGA-OUT is disabled.
During Standby
1. VGA-OUT will keep the latest display VGA source signal. Default VGA-
OUT is VGA1.
2. If the projector is in Power Mode (Standby) < 0.5W, VGA-OUT is 
disabled.