OPTOMA EX520 - Manuals

English Usage Notice Eye Safety Warnings ▀ ■ Avoid staring directly into the projector’s beam of light at all times. ▀ ■ Minimize standing facing into the beam. Keep your back to the beam as much as possible. ▀ ■ Using a stick or laser pointer is recommended to avoid the need for the presenter to en...

English Introduction Product Features This product is a single chip 0.55” SVGA and XGA series DLP ® pro- jector. Outstanding features include: u Texas Instruments Single chip DLP ® Technology u Computer Compatibility: Apple Macintosh, iMac, and VESA Standards: UXGA, SXGA+, SXGA, WXGA, WUXGA, XGA, SV...

English Package Overview This projector comes with all the items shown below. Check to make sure your unit is complete. Contact your dealer immediately if anything is missing. Fo cus Zo om Contrast Projector with lens cap Zoom Series/Fix Zoom Series IR Remote Control (with 2 x AAA Batteries) Power C...

English Product Overview Main Unit 1. Control Panel 8. Front IR Receiver 2. Zoom (Zoom series only) 9. Rear IR Receiver 3. Focus 10. Kensington™ Lock 4. Lens 11. Tilt-Adjustment Foot 5. Lens CAP 12. Input/Output Connections 6. Elevator foot 13. Power Socket 7. Elevator button Fo cus Zo om 1 23 4 5 6...

English 0 Control Panel 1. Keystone + / ▲ 2. Enter / Help (See page 51 Appendices for help function.) 3. Temp LED 8. Menu 4. Lamp LED 9. Re-Sync / ► 5. Power LED 10. Keystone - / ▼ 6. Power 11. Source / ◄ 7. AV-Mute . Keystone + . Keystone - . Source Re-Sync . Enter/Help Menu AV-Mute Power Lamp Temp...

English Rear View 1. RJ45 Connector (dependent on model)2. Composite Video Input3. Audio Input L/R RCA Connectors4. VGA 2/ SCART/ YPbPr Connector (dependent on model) 5. VGA 1/ SCART/ YPbPr Connector6. VGA Out (dependent on model)7. HDMI Connector (dependent on model)8. Rear IR receiver9. Kensington...

English Remote Control 1 3 5 2 4 9 7 23 20 19 14 15 24 8 12 11 10 13 16 17 18 21 22 6 1. Indicator LED2. Power On/Off3. Laser Pointer4. Page Up5. Mouse Right Click6. Four Directional Select Keys 7. Re-Sync8. Page Down9. Volume +/-10. Menu11. Zoom12. AV mute13. Video Source14. VGA Source15. Freeze16....

English Connecting the Projector Connect to Computer / Notebook 1. Power Cord2. Mini USB Cable (Optional)3. S-Video Cable (Optional)4. Composite Video Cable (Optional)5. Audio-in (Optional RCA to 3.5mm jack cable)6. Audio-out (Optional 3.5mm jack cable)7. VGA 2 Cable8. VGA 1 Cable9. VGA Out Cable 10...

English Connect to Video Sources 1. Power Cord2. S-Video Cable (optional)3. RCA Type audio cable (optional)4. Component Cable (optional)5. RGB to Component Adapter (optional)6. SCART to RGB & S-Video Adapter (optional)7. VGA Cable8. HDMI Cable (optional)9. Audio-out (Optional RCA to 3.5mm jack c...

English Powering On/Off the Projector Powering On the Projector 1. Remove the lens cover.2. Connect the power cord to the projector.3. Turn On the connected devices. 4. Ensure the Power LED is flashing and then press the power button to turn On the projector. The projector’s startup logo screen disp...

English Powering Off the Projector 1. Press POWER to turn off the projector lamp, a message displays on the projector’s screen. 2. Press POWER again to confirm, otherwise the message disappears after 15 seconds. 3. The cooling fans continue to operate for about 10 seconds for cooling cycle. (If you ...

English Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Projector’s Height The projector is equipped with elevator foot for adjusting the image height. To raise the image: 1. Press the elevator button u . 2. Raise the image to the desired height angle v , then release the button to lock the elevator foo...

English 3.28' (1m) 11.2' (3.4m) 18' (5.5m) 25.3' (7.7m) 32.8' (10m) 38.7' (11.8m) H ei g h t Diagonal Width 86.7" (220.2 cm) 25.5" (64.8cm) 140.2" (356.2 cm) 196.3" (498.7 cm) 255" (647.6 cm) 300.8" (764.2 cm) Hd Hd 77.5" (196.8 cm) 22.8" (57.9cm) 125.3" (318.3 cm...

English Control Panel . Keystone + . Keystone - . Source Re-Sync . Enter/Help Menu AV-Mute Power Lamp Temp Power Using the Control Panel ▲/Keystone+ (Up arrow) •Adjust the image Keystone positively. •Navigates and changes settings in the OSD. ◄/Source (Left arrow) •Press Source to select an input si...

English Remote Control Using the Remote Control Power Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on page 15. Laser Aim the remote at the viewing screen, press and hold this button to activate the laser pointer. Four Directional Select Keys Use ▲▼◄► to select items or make adjustments to your ...

English On-screen Display Menus The Projector has multilingual On-screen Display menus that allow you to make image adjustments and change a variety of settings. The projector will automatically detect the source. How to operate 1. To open the OSD menu, press Menu on the Remote Control or Projector ...

English Image Display Mode There are many factory presets optimized for various types of images. 4 Presentation: Good color and brightness from PC input. 4 Bright: Maximum brightness from PC input. 4 Movie: For home theater. 4 sRGB: Standardised accurate color. 4 Blackboard: Tuned for blackboard usa...

English Image Saturation Adjusts a video image from black and white to full color saturation. 4 Press ◄ to decrease the amount of saturation in the image. 4 Press ► to increase the amount of saturation in the image. Tint Adjusts the color balance of red and green. 4 Press ◄ to increase the amount of...

English Image | Color Setting Gain Set RGB Gain to adjust the Brightness of the following Colors: 4 Red—increase or decrease the gain value for red. 4 Green—increase or decrease the gain value for green. 4 Blue—increase or decrease the gain value for blue. Bias Set RGB Bias to adjust the Contrast of...

English Image | Advanced BrilliantColor TM This adjustable item utilizes a new color-processing algorithm and system level enhancements to enable higher brightness while providing true, more vibrant colors in picture. The range is from 0 to 10 . If you prefer a stronger enhanced image, adjust toward...

English 0 Image | Advanced | Input Source Input Source Use this option to enable / disable input sources. Press ▲ or ▼ to select a source, then press ◄ or ► to enable / disable it. Press Enter to finalize the selection. The projector will not search inputs that are de-selected. v If all sources are ...

English Display Format Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio. 4 4:3: This format is for 4x3 input sources not enhanced for Wide screen TV. 4 16:9 I: This format is for 16x9 input sources, like HDTV and DVD enhanced for Wide screen TV. 4 16:9 II: The non-standard wide-screen display f...

English Display Overscan Overscan function removes the noise in a video image. Overscan the image to remove video encoding noise on the edge of video source. Zoom 4 Press ◄ to reduce the size of the image. 4 Press ► to magnify an image on the projected screen. H Image Shift Shifts the projected imag...

English Setup Language Enter the Language menu. Select the multilingual OSD menu. See page 35 for more information. Projection Select projection method: 4 Front Desktop The factory default setting. 4 Rear Desktop When you select this function, the projector reverses the image so you can project from...

English Setup Signal Enter the Signal menu. Set projector signal properties. See page 36 for more information. Security Enter the Security menu. Access the projector’s security features. See page 37 for more information. Projector ID Select a two digit projector ID from 0 through 99. Audio Enter the...

English Setup | Signal Frequency Change the display data frequency to match the frequency of your computer’s graphics card. If you experience a vertical flickering bar, use this function to make an adjustment. Phase Phase synchronizes the signal timing of the display with the graphics card. If you e...

English Setup | Security Security Timer Enter the Security Timer sub menu. Enter the Months, Days, and hours that the projector can be used without entering the password. Exiting to the Setup menu activates the Security Timer. Once activated, the projector requires a password on the specified dates ...

English Setup | Security Change Password Use this submenu to change the security password for the projector. 1. Select Change Password from the Security submenu. The Confirm Change Password dialog box displays. 2. Select Yes . 3. Enter the default password <1> <2> <3> <4> <...

English Setup | Security Security Setting Enable or disable the security password. 4 Enabled—the current password is required to power on the projector and access the Security menu. 4 Disabled—no password is required for any function. When security is enabled, the following screen displays at startu...

English 0 Setup | Audio Volume Press ◄ to decrease the volume of voice. Press ► to increase the volume of voice. Mute Toggle the audio on or off. 4 Off—the speaker volume is turned on. 4 On–the speaker volume is turned off. User Controls

English Setup | Advanced Logo Select the screen to display during startup. 4 Optoma—the supplied default startup screen. 4 User—customized screen capture using the Logo Capture function. Logo Capture Capture a displayed screen to use as the startup screen. 1. Display the desired screen on the projec...

English Options Source Lock Lock the current source as the only available source, even if the cable is unplugged. 4 On—only the current source is recognized as an input source. 4 Off—all sources selected in Image | Advanced | Input Source are recognized as an input source. High Altitude Adjust the f...

English Options Keypad Lock Lock the buttons on the projector top panel. 4 On—a warning message displays to confirm keypad lock. 4 Off—projector keypad functions as normal. Background Color Select the desired background color for the projected image when no source is detected. Advanced Enter the Adv...

English Options | Advanced Direct Power On Enable or disable Direct Power On. 4 On—the projector powers on automatically when AC power is supplied. 4 Off— the projector must be powered on as normal. Auto Power Off Set the Auto Power Off interval. The projector powers off the lamp after 30 minutes of...

English Options | Lamp Setting Lamp Hour Displays the number of hours the lamp has been active. This item is for display only. Lamp Reminder Enable or disable the lamp life span reminder. 4 On—a warning message displays when remaining lamp life is less than 30 hours. 4 Off—no warning message display...

English Options | Lamp Setting Lamp Reset After replacing the lamp, reset the lamp counter to accurately reflect the new lamp’s life span. 1. Select Lamp Reset. A confirmation screen displays. 2. Select Yes to reset the lamp counter to zero. User Controls

English Troubleshooting/ Help On-screen Display Menu 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. Image Problems No image appears on-screen 4 Ensure all the cables and power co...

English 4 Check if the projection lamp has been securely installed. Please refer to the Replacing the lamp section. 4 Make sure you have removed the lens cap and the projector is switched on. Partial, scrolling or incorrectly displayed image 4 Press “Re-Sync” on the remote. 4 If you are using a PC: ...

English The screen of the Notebook or PowerBook computer is not displaying your presentation 4 If you are using a Notebook: Some Notebooks 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...

English Image has vertical flickering bar 4 Use Frequency to make an adjustment. See page 36 for more information. 4 Check and reconfigure the display mode of your graphic card to make it compatible with the projector. Image is out of focus 4 Make sure the lens cap is removed. 4 Adjusts the Focus Ri...

English Image has slanted sides 4 If possible, reposition the projector so that it is centered on the screen and below the bottom of the screen. 4 Press [Keystone +/-] on the remote control until the sides are vertical. Image is reversed 4 Select Setup | Projection from the OSD and adjust the projec...

English Projector Status Indication Message Power LED Lamp LED Temp LED (Green) (Red) (Red) Over Temp O O Lamp Fail O O Thermal Break Status Error 4 4 O Lamp Door Sensor Detect High 7 O O DMD Error 8 O O Color Wheel Error 9 O O Fan 1 error (Lamp Fan) 6 1 O Fan 2 error (Power Fan) 6 2 O Fan 3 error (...

English Message Reminders 4 Replacing the lamp: 4 Out of range: (see the following for more information) Remote Control Problems If the remote control does not work 4 Check the operating angle for the remote control is approximately ±15°. 4 Make sure there are no obstructions between the remote cont...

English Audio Problems There is no sound 4 Adjust the volume on the remote control. 4 Adjust the volume of the audio source. 4 Check the audio cable connection. 4 Test the source audio output with other speakers. 4 Have the projector serviced. The sound is distorted 4 Check the audio cable connectio...

English 0 Replacing the Lamp The projection lamp should be replaced when it burns out. It should only be replaced with a certified replacement part, which you can order from your local dealer.Important: 4 The lamp contains a certain amount of mercury and should be disposed of according to local ordi...

English Cleaning the Projector Cleaning the projector to remove dust and grime will help ensure trouble-free operation. Warning: 4 Be sure to turn off and unplug the projector at least an hour before cleaning. Failure to do so could result in a severe burn. 4 Use only a dampened cloth when cleaning....

English Compatibility Modes Computer Compatibility Signal Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) NTSC - 60 PAL/SECAM - 50 VESA 640 x 350 70.1/ 85.1 640 x 400 70.1 / 85.1 720 x 350 70 720 x 400 70/ 85 720 x 576 50/ 60 VGA 640 x 480 60/ 67/ 72.8/ 75/ 85 SVGA 800 x 600 56.3/ 60.3/ 75/ 72.2/ 80/ 85.1 832 x 624 72...

English Signal Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) 720 x 480 60 720 x 480i 60 720 x 480p 60 Apple Mac Compatibility Resolution Macbook Macbook Pro (Intel) Power Mac G5 Power Mac G4 Hz- Analog Analog Analog Analog 800x600 60 o o - - 800x600 72 o o o o 800x600 75 o o o o 800x600 85 o o o o 1024x768 60 o o o ...

English RS232 Commands RS232 Connector 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Pin No Specification 1 N/A 2 RXD 3 TXD 4 DTR 5 GND 6 DSR 7 RTS 8 CTS 9 N/A Appendices

English RS232 Protocol Function List RS232 Commands RS232 Command Table. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------- 0 0 6 9 : e t a R d u a B Data Bits: 8 e...

English Ceiling Installation To prevent damage to your projector please use the recommended mounting package for installation.To ensure compliance, only use a UL Listed ceiling mount and screws that meet the following specifications: 4 Screw Type: M4 4 Maximum screw length: 10 mm 4 Minimum screw len...

English Optoma Global Offices For service or support please contact your local office. USA 715 Sycamore Drive Milpitas, CA 95035, USA Tel : 408-383-3700 Fax : 408-383-3702 www.optomausa.com Service : [email protected] Canada 5630 Kennedy Road, Mississauga, ON, L4Z 2A9, Canada Tel : 905-361-2582 Fa...

English Regulation & Safety notices This appendix lists the general notices of your projector. FCC notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection ...

English Operation conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation....