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 source 
device as described below:
Terminal name Terminal appearance Reference Picture quality
HDMI HDMI“Connecting an 
HDMI source 
device” on 
page 22Best
Component 
VideoVGA1/YPbPr or 
VGA2/YPbPr“Connecting a 
Component Video 
source device” on 
page 22Better
S-Video S-VIDEO“Connecting an 
S-Video source 
device” on 
page 23Good
Video VIDEO“Connecting a 
composite Video 
source device” on 
page 23Normal 
						

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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 a Component Video source device
Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused 
Component Video output sockets 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 a Component Video source device:
1. Take a VGA (D-Sub) to HDTV (RCA) cable and connect the end with 3 
RCA type connectors to the Component Video output sockets of the 
Video source device. Match the color of the plugs to the color of the 
sockets; green to green, blue to blue, and red to red.
2. Connect the other end of the cable (with a D-Sub type connector) to the 
VGA1/YPbPr or VGA2/YPbPr socket on the projector.
Important
„If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the 
correct video source has been selected, check that the Video source device is turned 
on and operating correctly. Also check that the signal cables have been connected 
correctly. 
						

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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 projector.
Important
„If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the 
correct video source has been selected, check that the Video source device is turned 
on and operating correctly. Also check that the signal cables have been connected 
correctly.
„If you have already made a Component Video connection between the projector and 
this S-Video source device using Component Video connections, you need not 
connect to this device using an S-Video connection as this makes an unnecessary 
second connection of poorer picture quality. See “Connecting Video source devices” 
on page 21 for details.
Connecting a composite Video source device
Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused 
composite Video output sockets 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 a composite Video source device:
1. Take a Video cable and connect one end to the composite Video output 
socket of the Video source device.
2. Connect the other end of the Video cable to the VIDEO socket on the 
projector.
Important
„If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the 
correct video source has been selected, check that the Video source device is turned 
on and operating correctly. Also check that the signal cables have been connected 
correctly.
„You need only connect to this device using a composite Video connection if 
Component Video and S-Video inputs are unavailable for use. See “Connecting Video 
source devices” on page 21 for details. 
						

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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 desired signal or press your desired 
signal key on the remote control.
Warning
„Never look into the lens when the lamp is on. This can damage your eyes.„This focal point concentrates high temperature. Do not place any object near it to 
avoid possible fire hazard.
Powering Off the Projector:
1. Press   to turn off the projector lamp. You will see a message Power 
off? Press Power again appear on the screen.
2. Press   again to confirm.
„The cooling fans continue to operate for cooling cycle.
„When the Power LED becomes steady red, the projector has entered 
stand-by mode.
„If you want to turn the projector back on, you must wait until the 
projector has completed the cooling cycle and has entered stand-by 
mode. Once in stand-by mode, simply press    to restart the 
projector.
3. Disconnect the AC power cord from the electrical outlet and the 
projector.
4. Do not turn on the projector right after power off.
Warning
„When Quick Resume is on, if turning off the projector accidentally and Quick 
Resume selected within a period of 100 seconds, the projector will instantly power on 
again.
„When Quick Resume is off, if turning off the projector, users need to wait until the 
cooling process is finished and then restart the projector. It will take a few minutes 
because the fan will keep running until the internal temperature is reduced to certain 
level.  
						

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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. A still image is recommended 
for focusing.
2. Adjust the image size by rotating the zoom ring. 
Adjustment feet
Focus ring Zoom ring 
						

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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) 14.8 (4.5) 60 (152) 9.0 (23)
120 (305) 11.2 (3.4) 17.8 (5.4) 72 (183) 10.8 (27)
150 (381) 13.9 (4.3) 22.3 (6.8) 90 (229) 13.5 (34)
200 (508) 18.6 (5.7) 29.7 (9.1) 120 (305) 18.0 (46)
250 (635) 23.2 (7.1) 37.2 (11.3) 150 (381) 22.5 (57)
300 (762) 27.9 (8.5) 44.6 (13.6) 180 (457) 27.0 (69)
Screen size
Diagonal
[inch (cm)]16:10 Screen
Projection distance [feet (m)]
Image height 
[inch (cm)]Vertical offset
 [inch (cm)]
(min. zoom) (max. zoom)
30 (76) 3.0 (0.9) 4.6 (1.4) 16 (40) 2.4 (6)
40 (102) 4.0 (1.2) 6.0 (1.8) 21 (54) 3.2 (8)
60 (152) 6.0 (1.8) 9.0 (2.7) 32 (81) 4.8 (12)
80 (203) 8.0 (2.4) 12.0 (3.7 42 (108) 6.4 (16)
100 (254) 10.0 (3.1) 15.0 (4.6) 53 (135) 7.9 (20)
120 (305) 12.0 (3.7) 18.0 (5.5) 64 (162) 9.5 (24)
150 (381) 15.0 (4.6) 22.5 (6.9) 79 (202) 11.9 (30)
200 (508) 20.0 (6.1) 30.0 (9.2) 106 (269) 15.9 (40)
250 (635) 25.0 (7.6) 37.5 (11.4) 132 (336) 19.9 (50)
300 (762) 30.0 (9.2) 45.0 (13.7) 159 (404) 23.8 (61)
Maximum zoom
Minimum zoom
Projection distanceCenter of lens Screen
Vertical offset 
						

							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 (m)]
Image height 
[inch (cm)]Vertical offset
 [inch (cm)]
(min. zoom) (max. zoom)
30 (76) 3.0 (0.9) 4.6 (1.4) 15 (37) 2.2 (6)
40 (102) 4.0 (1.2) 6.0 (1.8) 20 (50) 2.9 (7)
60 (152) 6.0 (1.8) 9.0 (2.7) 29 (75) 4.4 (11)
80 (203) 8.0 (2.4) 12.0 (3.7 39 (100) 5.9 (15)
100 (254) 10.0 (3.1) 15.0 (4.6) 49 (125) 7.4 (19)
120 (305) 12.0 (3.7) 18.0 (5.5) 59 (149) 8.8 (22)
150 (381) 15.0 (4.6) 22.5 (6.9) 74 (187) 11 (28)
200 (508) 20.0 (6.1 30.0 (9.2) 98 (249) 14.7 (37)
250 (635) 25.0 (7.6) 37.5 (11.4) 123 (311) 18.4 (47)
300 (762) 30.0 (9.2) 45.0 (13.7) 147 (374) 22.1 (56) 
						

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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 for WXGA
The display position can be shifted upward up to 14.5% elevation of the 
display. (When turn the vertical lens shift ring to the right (left), the 
display moves up (down)).
Lens shift adjustable range
6.5%
Shift range
Lens shift center position Shift to top
1V
0.15V 0.065V
Lens shift adjustable range
14.5%
Shift range
Lens shift center position Shift to top
0.145V
1V
0.12V 
						

							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 Single-Item-Menu.
4. Use the  /  key to adjust the value. Use “Enter” to confirm the
selection.
5. Select the next item to be adjusted in the sub menu and adjust as
described above.
6. Press ”Menu” to go back to Sub-Menu.
7. To exit, press “Menu” again. The OSD menu will close and the projector
will automatically save the new settings.
Main Menu
Sub-Menu
Settings
Single-Item-
Menu