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Product Type Video Projector
Brand Optoma
Model PRO250X
Display Technology DLP
Native Resolution XGA (1024 x 768)
Built-in Speaker 2W
Keystone Correction Vertical ±40 degrees
Zoom / Focus Manual
Input Connectors VGA (2 for XGA models), S-Video, Composite Video, RS-232, Audio (3.5mm)
Output Connectors VGA monitor loop-through, Audio out (3.5mm)
Security Kensington Lock, Security Bar, Password Protection
Power Supply AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
Operating Temperature 5°C to 35°C
Humidity 80% max (non-condensing)
Remote Control IR with batteries
Lamp Type Replaceable (specific type not listed)

Frequently Asked Questions - PRO250X OPTOMA

How do I turn on the projector?
Ensure the power cord and signal cable are securely connected. Remove the lens cap. Press the Power button on the projector or remote control. The Power LED will turn green and the startup screen will appear in about 10 seconds.
What should I do if no image appears on screen?
Check all cable connections. Make sure the lens cap is removed and the projector is powered on. Ensure AV mute is not activated. Press the Source button to select the correct input, or press Re-Sync to synchronize with the source.
How can I adjust the projected image size?
Use the Zoom ring on the lens to enlarge or reduce the image. Move the projector closer to or further from the screen. Adjust the Focus ring to sharpen the image.
What is the correct way to clean the projector?
Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord. Use a soft dry cloth with mild detergent to clean the housing. Do not use abrasive cleaners, waxes, or solvents.
How do I replace the lamp?
Allow the projector to cool for at least 30 minutes. Disconnect the power cord. Unscrew the lamp cover and lamp module screws. Carefully remove the old lamp and insert the new one. Reattach the cover and reset the lamp timer via Options > Lamp Settings > Lamp Reset.
Why does the projector overheat and shut down?
Blocked ventilation is the most common cause. Ensure the projector is placed in a well-ventilated area with at least 10 cm clearance around vents. In high altitudes, enable High Altitude mode in the Options menu to increase fan speed.
How do I connect my laptop to the projector?
Use a VGA cable to connect your laptop's VGA output to the projector's VGA1-In. For audio, connect a 3.5mm audio cable from your laptop to the projector's Audio Input. Then press the Source button and select VGA.
How can I correct a trapezoidal (keystone) image?
Press the Keystone +/- buttons on the remote control or use the Keystone button on the control panel. Adjust until the sides of the image are vertical. The projector supports vertical keystone correction up to ±40 degrees.
How do I reset the lamp hour counter after replacement?
Go to the OSD menu by pressing Menu. Navigate to Options > Lamp Settings > Lamp Reset. Select Yes to reset the counter. This should be done every time the lamp is replaced.
What can I do if the remote control stops working?
Check the batteries and ensure they are inserted correctly. Remove any obstructions between the remote and the projector. Ensure you are within 7 meters and within ±15 degrees of the IR receiver. Replace batteries if they are exhausted.

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USER MANUAL PRO250X OPTOMA

Table of Contents ....1

Usage Notice 2

Safety Information 2

Precautions....3

Eye Safety Warnings 5

Product Features ....5

Introduction......6

Package Overview....6

Product Overview 7

Main Unit....7

Control Panel 8

Input / Output Connections 9

Remote Control 10

Installation 11

Connecting the Projector 11

Connect to Computer/Notebook 11

Connect to Video Sources 12

Powering On/Off the Projector 13

Powering On the Projector 13

Powering Off the projector 14

Warning Indicator 14

Adjusting the Projected Image....15

Adjusting the Projector's Height 15

Adjusting the Projector's Zoom / Focus 16

Adjusting Projected Image Size 16

User Controls 17

Control Panel & Remote Control 17

Control Panel 17

Remote Control 18

On-screen Display Menus 20

How to operate 20

Menu Tree....21

Image 22

Display 26

Setup....29

Options....36

Appendices....39

Troubleshooting 39

Image Problems 39

Other Problems 42

Projector Status Indication 42

Remote Control Problems 43

Replacing the Lamp....44

Compatibility Modes 46

RS232 Commands 48

Ceiling Mount Installation 51

Optoma Global Offices 52

Regulation & Safety notices ....54

Safety Information

OPTOMA PRO250X - Safety Information - 1The lightning fl ash with arrow head within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
OPTOMA PRO250X - Safety Information - 2The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.

Class B emissions limits

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Important Safety Instruction

  1. Do not block any ventilation openings. To ensure reliable operation of the projector and to protect from over heating, it is recommended to install the projector in a location that does not block ventilation. As an example, do not place the projector on a crowded coffee table, sofa, bed, etc. Do not put the projector in an enclosure such as a book case or a cabinet that restricts air flow.
  2. Do not use the projector near water or moisture. To reduce the risk of fire and/or electric shock, do not expose the projector to rain or moisture.
  3. Do not install near heat sources such as radiators, heaters, stoves or any other apparatus such as amplifiers that emits heat.
  4. Clean only with dry cloth.
  5. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
  6. Do not use the unit if it has been physically damaged or abused. Physical damage/abuse would be (but not limited to):

Unit has been dropped.
☐ Power supply cord or plug has been damaged.
☐ Liquid has been spilled on to the projector.
☐ Projector has been exposed to rain or moisture.
Something has fallen in the projector or something is loose inside.

Do not attempt to service the unit yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other hazards. Please call Optoma before you send the unit for repair.

  1. Do not let objects or liquids enter the projector. They may touch dangerous voltage points and short out parts that could result in fire or electric shock.
  2. See projector enclosure for safety related markings.
  3. The unit should only be repaired by appropriate service personnel.

Precautions

OPTOMA PRO250X - Precautions - 1

Please follow all warnings, precautions and maintenance as recommended in this user's guide.

Warning- Do not look into the projector's lens when the lamp is on. The bright light may hurt your eyes.
Warning- To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this projector to rain or moisture.
Warning- Please do not open or disassemble the projector as this may cause electric shock.
Warning- When replacing the lamp, please allow the unit to cool down. Follow instructions as described on pages 44-45.
Warning- This projector will detect the life of the lamp itself. Please be sure to change the lamp when it shows warning messages.
Warning- Reset the "Lamp Reset" function from the on-screen display "Options|Lamp Settings" menu after replacing the lamp module (refer to page 38).
Warning- When switching the projector off, please ensure the cooling cycle has been completed before disconnecting power. Allow 90 seconds for the projector to cool down.
Warning- Do not use lens cap when projector is in operation.
Warning- When the lamp is approaching to the end of its life time, the message “Lamp Warning: Lamp life exceeded.” will show on the screen. Please contact your local reseller or service center to change the lamp as soon as possible.

OPTOMA PRO250X - Precautions - 2

When the lamp reaches the end of its life, the projector will not turn back on until the lamp module has been replaced. To replace the lamp, follow the procedures listed under “Replacing the Lamp” section on pages 44-45.

Usage Notice

Do:

Turn off and unplug the power plug from the AC outlet before cleaning the product.
Use a soft dry cloth with mild detergent to clean the display housing.
Disconnect the power plug from AC outlet if the product is not being used for a long period of time.

Do not:

Block the slots and openings on the unit provided for ventilation.

Use abrasive cleaners, waxes or solvents to clean the unit.

Use under the following conditions:

- In extremely hot, cold or humid environments.

▶ Ensure that the ambient room temperature is within 5 - 35°C.
▶ Relative Humidity is 5 - 35°C, 80% (Max.), non-condensing.

  • In areas susceptible to excessive dust and dirt.
  • Near any appliance generating a strong magnetic field.
  • In direct sunlight.

Eye Safety Warnings

OPTOMA PRO250X - Eye Safety Warnings - 1

natural_image Symbolic illustration of a computer monitor with a red X mark and eye inside, enclosed in an oval (no text or symbols)

Avoid staring/facing directly into the projector beam at all times. Keep your back to the beam as much as possible.
When projector is used in a classroom, adequately supervise students when they are asked to point out something on the screen.
In order to minimize the lamp power, use room blinds to reduce ambient light levels.

Product Features

XGA (1024x768) / SVGA (800x600) Native resolution
One built-in speaker with 2 watt amplifier
HDTV compatible (720P, 1080i/p)
VGA monitor Loop Thru (works on standby mode > 1W)
BrilliantColor ^TM Technology
Security Bar and Kensington Lock
RS232 control
Rapid shutdown

Package Overview

Unpack and inspect the box contents to ensure all parts listed below are in the box. If something is missing, please contact your nearest customer service center.

OPTOMA PRO250X - Package Overview - 1

natural_image Illustration of a projector with a small circular component (no text or symbols)

Projector with lens cap

OPTOMA PRO250X - Package Overview - 2

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Power Cord 1.8m

OPTOMA PRO250X - Package Overview - 3

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VGA Cable 1.8m

OPTOMA PRO250X - Package Overview - 4
IR Remote Control

OPTOMA PRO250X - Package Overview - 5
2 × AAA Batteries

OPTOMA PRO250X - Package Overview - 6
Carrying case (Option)

OPTOMA PRO250X - Package Overview - 7

Due to different applications in each country, some regions may have different accessories.

Documentation :

User's Manual
Warranty Card
Quick Start Card
WEEE Card (for EMEA only)

Product Overview

Main Unit

Technical diagram of a projector with numbered parts and brand labels (Optoma)

  1. Control Panel
  2. Zoom Ring
  3. Focus Ring
  4. Zoom Lens
  5. IR Receiver

  6. Tilt-Adjustment Feet

  7. Security Bar
  8. Input / Output Connections
  9. Power Socket

Control Panel
1 MENU POWER SOURCE RE-SNC 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

  1. Power/Standby
  2. Menu
  3. Source
  4. Enter
  5. Re-Sync
  6. Temp LED
  7. Lamp Fail LED
  8. Power LED
  9. Four Directional Select Keys
  10. Keystone Correction

Input / Output Connections
11 VGA2- IN VGA1- IN / SCART S-VIDEO VIDEO RS232 4 5321 10 VGA-OUT AUDIO-OUT AUDIO-IN 6 87 9

  1. VGA1-In/SCART Connector (PC Analog Signal/Component Video Input/HDTV/SCART)
  2. S-Video Input Connector
  3. Composite Video Input Connector
  4. RS-232 Connector (3-pin)
  5. Audio Output Connector (3.5mm Mini Jack)
  6. Power Socket
  7. Audio Input Connector (3.5mm Mini Jack)
  8. Security Bar
  9. Kensington ^TM Lock Port
  10. VGA-Out Connector (Monitor Loop-through Output)

The items below are only for models that operate with XGA model:

  1. VGA2-In Connector (PC Analog Signal/Component Video Input/HDTV)

Remote Control

  1. LED Indicator
  2. Power On/Off
  3. No Function on this model
  4. No Function on this model
  5. Four Directional Select Keys
  6. Re-Sync
  7. No Function on this model
  8. Volume +/-
  9. Zoom
  10. AV mute
  11. Video
  12. VGA
  13. Freeze
  14. S-Video
  15. Contrast
  16. Brightness
  17. Menu
  18. Keystone +/-
  19. Source
  20. Enter
  21. No Function on this model
  22. No Function on this models
  23. Numbered keypad (for password input)

Power Up Left Enter Right Down 2 3 4 5 22 21 L R Po26 Source Re-SYNC 19 6 18 Keystone Page-Volume + - + - 8 17 16 Brightness Menu ZOOM 1 2 3 Contrast Freeze AV mute 4 5 6 S-Video VGA Video 7 8 9 10 11 23 13 12

Connecting the Projector

Connect to Computer/Notebook

OPTOMA PRO250X - Connect to Computer/Notebook - 1

Due to the difference in applications for each country, some regions may have different accessories.

(*) Optional accessory

OPTOMA PRO250X - Connect to Computer/Notebook - 2

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    A["Computer"] --> B["2"]
    A --> C["3"]
    A --> D["4"]
    A --> E["5"]
    A --> F["6"]
    B --> G["2"]
    C --> H["3"]
    D --> I["4"]
    E --> J["5"]
    F --> K["6"]
    G --> L["VGA-1N"]
    H --> M["VGA-1N SCART"]
    I --> N["VGA-2LIT"]
    J --> O["AMISO-OUT"]
    K --> P["AMISO-N"]
    L --> Q["Computer"]
    M --> R["Computer"]
    N --> S["Computer"]
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1Power Cord
2....VGA Cable
3....*RS232 Cable
4....*Audio Input Cable
5....*VGA Output Cable
6....*Audio Output Cable

Connect to Video Sources

OPTOMA PRO250X - Connect to Video Sources - 1

Due to the difference in applications for each country, some regions may have different accessories.

(*) Optional accessory

OPTOMA PRO250X - Connect to Video Sources - 2

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    A["1"] --> B["2"]
    B --> C["3"]
    C --> D["4"]
    D --> E["5"]
    E --> F["6"]
    F --> G["7"]
    G --> H["8"]
    H --> I["S-Video Output"]
    I --> J["9"]
    J --> K["Composite Video Output"]
    K --> L["DVD Player, Set-top Box, HDTV receiver"]
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1....Power Cord
2....VGA Cable
3.***Composite Video Cable
4....*S-Video Cable
5....*15-Pin to 3 RCA Component/HDTV Adaptor
6....*3 RCA Component Cable
7....*SCART/VGA Adaptor
8....*Audio Cable Jack/RCA

Powering On/Off the Projector

Powering On the Projector

  1. Remove the lens cap. ①
  2. Securely connect the power cord and signal cable. When connected, the Power LED will turn red.
  3. Turn on the lamp by pressing "POWER" button either on the top of the projector or on the remote. The Power LED will now turn Green. ②

The startup screen will display in approximately 10 seconds. The first time you use the projector, you can select your preferred language from quick menu after the startup screen displays.

  1. Turn on and connect the source that you want to display on the screen (computer, notebook, video player, etc). The projector will detect the source automatically. If not, push menu button and go to "OPTIONS".

Make sure that the "Source Lock" has been set to "Off".

If you connect multiple sources at the same time, press the "SOURCE" button on the control panel or direct source keys on the remote control to switch between inputs.

OPTOMA PRO250X - Powering On the Projector - 1

Turn on the projector first and then select the signal sources.

2 Power/Standby MENU POWER SOURCE RE-SYNC Lens Cap

Powering Off the Projector

  1. Press the "POWER" button to turn off the projector lamp. The following message will be displayed on the screen.

Power Off? Press power key again.

0 Please Wait!

Press the “POWER” button again to confirm, otherwise the message will disappear after 15 seconds.

When you press the “POWER” button a second time, the system will show the countdown timer on the screen.

  1. The cooling fans continue to operate for about 10 seconds for cooling cycle. When the Power LED turns Red, the projector has entered standby mode.
    If you wish to turn the projector back on, you must wait until the projector has completed the cooling cycle and has entered standby mode. Once in standby mode, simply press “POWER” button to restart the projector.
  2. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and the projector.
  3. Do not turn on the projector immediately following a power off procedure.

OPTOMA PRO250X - Powering Off the Projector - 3

OPTOMA PRO250X - Powering Off the Projector - 4

Contact the nearest service center if the projector displays these symptoms. See pages 52-53 for more information.

Warning Indicator

When the “LAMP” indicator lights red (“POWER” indicator flashes red), the projector will automatically shut down. Please call the nearest Optoma facility for assistance.
When the “TEMP” indicator lights red (“POWER” indicator flashes red), it indicates the projector has overheated. The projector will shut down automatically.

Under normal conditions, the projector can be switched on again after it has cooled down.

When the “TEMP” indicator flashes red (“POWER” indicator flashes red), it indicates the fan has failed.

Adjusting the Projected Image

Adjusting the Projector's Height

The projector is equipped with elevator feet for adjusting the image height.

  1. Locate the adjustable foot you wish to modify on the underside of the projector.
  2. Rotate the three adjustable rings counter clockwise to raise the projector or clockwise to lower it. Repeat with the remaining feet as needed.

Tilt-Adjustment Feet Tilt-Adjustment Ring

Installation

Adjusting the Projector's Zoom / Focus

You may turn the zoom ring to zoom in or out. To focus the image, rotate the focus ring until the image is clear. The projector will focus at distances from 3.9 to 39.4 feet (1.2 to 12.0 meters).

Zoom Ring Focus Ring

Adjusting Projection Image Size
OPTOMA PRO250X - Adjusting the Projector's Zoom / Focus - 2
This graph is for user's reference only.

Control Panel & Remote Control

There are two ways for you to control the functions: Control Panel and Remote Control.

Control Panel
OPTOMA PRO250X - Control Panel & Remote Control - 1

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    A["SOURCE"] --> B["RE-SYNC"]
    B --> C["POWER"]
    C --> D["MENU"]
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Using the Control Panel
POWERRefer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on pages 13-14.
MENUPress “MENU” to launch the on-screen display (OSD) menu. To exit OSD, Press “MENU” again.
Confir rm your item selection.
RE-SYNCAutomatically synchronize the projector to the input source.
SOURCEPress “SOURCE” to select an input signal.
Four Directional Select KeysUse ▲ ▼ to select items or make adjustments to your selection.
KeystoneUse □ to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector. (±40 degrees)
Lamp LED Indicate the projector’s lamp status.
Temp LED Indicate the projector’s temperature status.
Power LED Indicate the projector’s status.

Remote Control

Power Up Left Enter Down L Page+ Source Re-SYNC Keystone Page- Volume + - Brightness Menu ZOOM 1 2 3 Contrast Freeze AV mute 4 5 6 S-Video VGA Video 7 8 9

Model No : L-27-7KEY NOTICE IEC 60825-1:1994+A1+A2 Rating: == DC 3V 60mA MAX RoHS CEFC BONTECH ELECTRONICS CO.,LTD. MADE IN CHINA

Using the Remote Control
PowerRefer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on pages 13-14.
Confir rm your item selection.
SourcePress “SOURCE” to select an input signal.
Re-SYNCAutomatically synchronizes the projector to the input source.
Four Directional Select KeysUse ▲▼to select items or make adjustments to your selection.
Keystone +/-Adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector.
Volume +/-Adjust to increase / decrease the volume.
BrightnessAdjust the brightness of the image.
MenuPress “Menu” to launch the on-screen display (OSD) menu. To exit OSD, press “Menu” again.
ZOOMZoom in on an image.Press ◀buttons to alter zoom.

Remote Control

Power Up Left Enter Down L R Page+ Source Re-SYNC Keystone Page- Volume + - Brightness Menu ZOOM 1 2 3 Contrast Freeze AV mute 4 5 6 S-Video VGA Video 7 8 9

Using the Remote Control
ContrastControl the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the picture.
FreezePress “Freeze” to pause the screen image. Press this button again to unlock.
AV muteMomentarily turns off/on the audio and video.
S-Video Press “S-Video” to choose S-Video source.
VGAPress “VGA” to choose VGA sources.
VideoPress “Video” to choose Composite video source.

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 Keypad.

2 When OSD is displayed, use ◀▶ keys to select any item in the main menu. While making a selection on a particular page, press ▼ or “Enter” key to enter sub menu.

  1. Use ▲▼ keys to select the desired item and adjust the settings by ◀▶ key.

  2. Select the next item to be adjusted in the sub menu and adjust as described above.

  3. Press "Enter" to confirm, and the screen will return to the main menu.

  4. To exit, press "MENU" again. The OSD menu will close and the projector will automatically save the new settings.

Main Menu IMAGE DISPLAY SETUP OPTIONS IMAGE Display Mode Brightness Contrast Sharpness Saturation Tint Advanced Presentation 50 50 15 50 50 Settings UpDown Select Menu Exit

Menu Tree
OPTOMA PRO250X - How to operate - 2

(#) "Saturation" and "Tint" are only supported in Video mode.
(*) "VGA2" is only supported in XGA mode.
(**) "Signal" is only supported in Analog VGA (RGB) signal.

OPTOMA PRO250X - How to operate - 3

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    A["IMAGE"] --> B["Display Mode"]
    B --> C["Presentation/Bright/Movie/sRGB/Blackboard/Classroom/User1/User2"]
    A --> D["Brightness"]
    D --> E["Contrast"]
    E --> F["Sharpness"]
    F --> G["# Saturation"]
    G --> H["# Tint"]
    H --> I["Advanced"]
    I --> J["IMAGE | ADVANCED"]
    J --> K["Degamma"]
    K --> L["Film/Video/Graphics/PC"]
    J --> M["Color Temp."]
    M --> N["Warm/Medium/Cold"]
    J --> O["Color Space"]
    O --> P["Input Source"]
    P --> Q["IMAGE | ADVANCED | COLOR"]
    Q --> R["Red Gain"]
    R --> S["AUTO/RGB/YUV"]
    Q --> T["Green Gain"]
    T --> U["Red Bias"]
    U --> V["Green Bias"]
    V --> W["Blue Bias"]
    W --> X["Cyan"]
    X --> Y["Magenta"]
    Y --> Z["Yellow"]
    Z --> AA["Reset"]
    AA --> AB["IMAGE | ADVANCED | INPUT SOURCE"]
    AB --> AC["VGA1"]
    AC --> AD["* VGA2"]
    AD --> AE["S-Video"]
    AE --> AF["Video"]
    AF --> AG["DISPLAY"]
    AG --> AH["Format"]
    AH --> AI["4:3/16:9-1/16:9-II/Native/AUTO"]
    AG --> AJ["Overscan"]
    AJ --> AK["Zoom"]
    AK --> AL["H Image Shift"]
    AL --> AM["V Image Shift"]
    AM --> AN["V Keystone"]
    AN --> AO["SETUP"]
    AO --> AP["Language"]
    AP --> AQ["English/Deutsch/Français/Italiano/Espanol/Português/Polski/Nederlands/Pycolor/Suomi/Svenska/Norsk/Dansk/eAlnyvika/MagyarČeština/Türkçer简体中文/繁體中文/日本語/한국어/「http」_c.p."]
    AO --> AR["Projection"]
    AR --> AS["Menu Location"]
    AS --> AT["On/Off"]
    AO --> AU["** Signal"]
    AU --> AV["Security ID"]
    AV --> AW["Projector ID"]
    AW --> AX["Mute"]
    AX --> AY["Volume"]
    AY --> AZ["Advanced"]
    AZ --> BA["SETUP | SIGNAL"]
    BA --> BB["Phase"]
    BB --> BC["H. Position"]
    BC --> BD["V. Position"]
    BD --> BE["SETUP | SECURITY"]
    BE --> BF["Security Timer"]
    BF --> BG["Change Password"]
    BG --> BH["SETUP | ADVANCED"]
    BH --> BI["Logo"]
    BI --> BJ["Neutral/OPTOMA"]
    BH --> BK["OPTIONS"]
    BK --> BL["Source Lock"]
    BL --> BM["On/Off"]
    BK --> BN["High Altitude"]
    BN --> BO["On/Off"]
    BK --> BP["Information Hide"]
    BP --> BQ["On/Off"]
    BK --> BR["Keypad Lock"]
    BR --> BS["On/Off"]
    BK --> BT["Background Color"]
    BT --> BU["Back/Red/Blue/Green/White"]
    BK --> BV["Advanced"]
    BV --> BW["Lamp Settings"]
    BW --> BX["Reset"]
    BX --> BY{Yes/No}
    BX -->|On/Off| Z["Options | ADVANCED"]
    BX -->|Standby/Active| AA["Lamp Settings"]
    BX -->|On/Off| AB["Lamp Hours"]
    BX -->|STD/BRIGHT| AC["Lamp Reminder"]
    BX -->|Yes/No| AD["Lamp Reset"]

IMAGE

IMAGE DISPLAY SETUP OPTIONS IMAGE Display Mode Brachiness Contrast Sharpness Saturation Tint Advanced Presentation 60 50 15 50 50 UpDown Select New Exit

Display Mode

There are many factory presets optimized for various types of images.

Presentation: Good color and brightness from PC input.
Bright: Maximum brightness from PC input.
▶ Movie: For home theater.
sRGB: Standardised accurate color.
Blackboard: This mode should be selected to achieve optimum color settings when projecting onto a blackboard (green).
Classroom: This mode is recommended for projecting in a classroom.
User1: User's settings.
User2: The initial default settings of this mode is from Movie mode. Any further adjustments by the user in User2 will be saved in this mode for future use.

Brightness

Adjust the brightness of the image.

Press the ◀o darken image.
Press the ▶ to lighten the image.

IMAGE

IMAGE DISPLAY SETUP OPTIONS IMAGE Display Mode Brightness Contrast Sharpness Saturation Tint Advanced Presentation 60 60 15 50 50 UpDown Select New Exit

Contrast

The contrast controls the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the picture. Adjusting the contrast changes the amount of black and white in the image.

Press the ◀ to decrease the contrast.
Press the ▶ to increase the contrast.

Sharpness

Adjust the sharpness of the image.

Press the ◀ to decrease the sharpness.
Press the to increase the sharpness.

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“Saturation” and “Tint” functions are only supported under Video mode.

Saturation

Adjust a video image from black and white to fully saturated color.

Press the ◀ to decrease the amount of saturation in the image.
Press the ▶ to increase the amount of saturation in the image.

Tint

Adjust the color balance of red and green.

Press the ◀ to increase the amount of green in the image.
Press the ▶ to increase the amount of red in the image.

IMAGE | Advanced

IMAGE | ADVANCED Degamma BrilliantColor™ Color Temp. Color Color Space Input Source Video Medium AUTO Exit UpDown Select New Exit

Degamma

This allows you to choose a degamma table that has been fine-tuned to bring out the best image quality for the input.

▶ Film: for home theater.
▶ Video: for video or TV source.
▶ Graphics: for image source.
PC: for PC or computer source.

BrilliantColor™

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 the maximum setting. For a smoother, more natural image, adjust toward the minimum setting.

Color Temp

If set to cold temperature, the image looks more blue. (cold image) If set to warm temperature, the image looks more red. (warm image)

Color Space

Select an appropriate color matrix type from AUTO, RGB or YUV.

Advanced |Color

MADE | ADVANCED | COLOR Red Gain Green Gain Blue Gain Red Bias Green Bias Blue Bias Cyan Magenta Yellow Reset Exit

Color

Use these settings for advanced adjustment of the individual Red, Green, Blue, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow Colors.

Reset

Choose "Yes" to return the factory default settings for color adjustments.

Advanced | Input Source

IMAGE | ADVANCED | INPUT SOURCE VGA 1 VGA 2 S -Video Video Exit

Input Source

Use this option to enable / disable input sources. Press to enter the sub menu and select which sources you require. Press "Enter" to finalize the selection. The projector will not search for inputs that are not selected.

DISPLAY

IMAGE DISPLAY SETUP OPTIONS DISPLAY Format 4.3 Overscan 2 Zoom 10 H Image Shift 0 V Image Shift 0 V Keystone 0 UpDown Select Menu Exit

Format

Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio.

4:3: This format is for 4×3 input sources.
16:9-I: This format is for 16×9 input sources, like HDTV and DVD enhanced for Wide screen TV. (576i/p)
16:9-II: This format is for 16×9 input sources, like HDTV and DVD enhanced for Wide screen TV. (480i/p)
Native: This format displays the original image without any scaling.
▶ AUTO: Automatically selects the appropriate display format.

Aspect ratio (source detected)Resize image
SVGA model XGAmodel
4:3 800 x 600 center 1024 x 768 center
16:9-I800 x 450 center 1024 x 576 center
16:9-II854 x 480 catch 800 x 480 center854 x 480 center
Native 1:1 mapping center 768 x 576 center

Input Signal
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Display area

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Picture area

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natural_image Simple geometric diagram with a circle intersected by two perpendicular lines (no text or symbols)

or
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Display on Screen
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natural_image Simple geometric diagram with a circle intersected by two perpendicular lines (no text or symbols)

or
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DISPLAY

IMAGE DISPLAY SETUP OPTIONS DISPLAY Format 4.3 Overscan 2 Zoom 10 H Image Shift 0 V Image Shift 0 V Keystone 0 UpDown Select Menu Exit

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

Press the ◀ to reduce the size of an image.
Press the ▶ to magnify an image on the projection screen.

H Image Shift

Shift the projected image position horizontally.

V Image Shift

Shift the projected image position vertically.

V Keystone

Press the ◀ or ▶ to adjust image distortion vertically and makes a rectangular image.

SETUP | Language

SETUP | LANGUAGE English Suomi 日本語 Deutsch Svenska 한국어 Français Norsk / Dansk 'inu Italiano Türkçe する Español sʌŋvɪká Exit Português Magyar Polski Čeština Nederlands 繁體中文 Русский 简体中文 UpDown Select Exit

Language

Choose the multilingual OSD menu. Press ◀ or ▶ to the sub menu and then use the ▶ or ▶ key to select your preferred language. Press "Enter" to fi nalize the selection.

SETUP

IMAGE DISPLAY SETUP OPTIONS SETUP Language English Projection Menu Location Signal Security Projector ID 0 99 50 Mute On Volume 0 Advanced UpDown Select Mem Exit

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Rear-Desktop and Rear-Ceiling are to be used with a translucent screen.

Projection

Front-Desktop

This is the default selection. The image is projected straight on the screen.

Rear-Desktop

When selected, the image will appear reversed.

Front-Ceiling

When selected, the image will turn upside down.

Rear-Ceiling

When selected, the image will appear reversed in upside down position.

SETUP

IMAGE DISPLAY SETUP OPTIONS SETUP Language English Projection Menu Location Signal Security Projector ID 0 39 50 Mute On Volume 0 Advanced UpDown Select New Exit

Choose the menu location on the display screen.

Projector ID

ID definition can be set up by menu (range 0\~99), and allow user control an individual projector by RS232. Refer to page 48 for the complete list of RS232 commands.

Mute

Choose the "On" to turn mute on.
Choose the "Off" to turn mute off.

Volume

Press the ◀ to decrease the volume.
Press the ▶ to increase the volume.

SETUP | Signal

IMAGE DISPLAY SETUP OPTIONS SETUP | SIGNAL Phase 15 Frequency 0 H. Position 0 V. Position 0 Exit UpDown Select Menu Off

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“Signal” is only supported in Analog VGA (RGB) signal.

Phase

Synchronize the signal timing of the display with the graphic card. If the image appears to be unstable or flickers, use this function to correct it.

Frequency

Change the display data frequency to match the frequency of your computer's graphic card. Use this function only if the image appears to fl icker vertically.

H. Position

Press the ◀o move the image left.
▶ Press the ▶ to move the image right.

V. Position

Press the ◀ to move the image down.
▶ Press the ▶ to move the image up.

SETUP | Security

IMAGE DISPLAY SETUP OPTIONS SETUP | SECURITY Security On Security Timer Change Password Exit UpDown Select Next Exit

Security

On: Choose "On" to use security verification when the turning on the projector.
Off: Choose "Off" to be able to switch on the projector without password verification.

Security Timer

Can be select the time (Month/Day/Hour) function to set the number of hours the projector can be used. Once this time has elapsed you will be requested to enter your password again.

Security Timer Month JAN DEC 6 Day 0 1 3 6 15 Hour 12 Exit

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IMAGE DISPLAY SETUP OPTIONS SETUP | SECURITY Security On Security Timer Change Password Exit Up Down Select Exit

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Pass-code default value is "1234" (first time).

Enter Security Code (4 digits) Incorrect security code Re-enter again (last try) REMOTE **** Brightness 1 Contract 4 5 6 7 Menu 2 Pre-Size 5 VISA 8 Zoom 3 AV RMSO 6 Video 9

Change Password

First time:

  1. Press "←" to set the password.
  2. The password has to be 4 digits.
  3. Use number button on the remote to enter your new password and then press “←” key to confirm your password.

Change Password:

  1. Press “” to input old password.
  2. Use number button to enter current password and then press "←" to confirm.
  3. Enter new password (4 digits in length) using the number buttons on the remote, then press “←” to confirm.
  4. Enter new password again and press "←" to confirm.

If you have forgotten your password, please contact your local office for support.

SETUP | Advanced

IMAGE DISPLAY SETUP OPTIONS SETUP | ADVANCED Logo Neutral Exit UpDown Select Exit

Use this function to set the desired startup screen. If changes are made they will take effect the next time the projector is powered on.

Optoma: The default startup screen.
Neutral: No logo is displayed.

OPTIONS

IMAGE DISPLAY SETUP OPTIONS Source Lock High Altitude Information Hide Keypad Lock Background Color Advanced Lamp Settings Reset On On On Blue UpDown Select Menu Exit

Source Lock

On: The projector will search specified connection port.
▶ Off: The projector will search for other signals if the current input signal is lost.

High Altitude

When "On" is selected, the fans will spin faster. This feature is useful in high altitude areas where the air is thin.

Information Hide

On: Choose "On" to hide the "searching" message.
Off: Choose "Off" to show the "searching" message.

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To turn off the keypad lock, press and hold "Enter" key on top of the projector for 5 seconds.

Keypad Lock

When the keypad lock function is "On", the control panel will be locked however, the projector can be operated by the remote control. By selecting "Off", you will be able to reuse the control panel.

Background Color

Use this feature to display a "Black", "Red", "Blue", "Green" or "White", screen when no signal is available.

Reset

Choose "Yes" to return the display parameters on all menus to the factory default settings.

OPTIONS | Advanced

IMAGE DISPLAY SETUP OPTIONS OPTIONS | ADVANCED Direct Power On On Auto Power Off (min) 90 Sleep Timer (min) 500 Power mode Standby Exit UpDown Select Exit

Direct Power On

Choose “On” to activate Direct Power mode. The projector will automatically power on when AC power is supplied, without pressing the “Power” key on the projector control panel or “Power” key 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).

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This disables VGA out and RJ45 control when the projector is in standby mode (<1W).

Power mode

Standby: Choose "Standby" to save power dissipation further < 1W .
Active: Choose "Active" to return to normal standby mode and the VGA out port will be enabled.

OPTIONS | Lamp Settings

IMAGE DISPLAY SETUP OPTIONS OPTIONS | LAMP SETTINGS Lamp Hours 1500 Lamp Reminder Off Brightness Mode STD Lamp Reset Exit UpDown Select Run Exit

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

▶ STD: Choose "STD" to dim the projector lamp which will lower power consumption and extend the lamp life by up to 130%.
BRIGHT: Choose "BRIGHT" to increase the brightness.

Lamp Reset

Reset the lamp hour counter after replacing the lamp.

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.

Image Problems

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 and the projector 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:

  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.

  1. Verify the resolution setting is lower than or equal to UXGA (1600 × 1200).

  2. Select the "Change" button under the "Monitor" tab.

Appendices

  1. Click on "Show all devices". Next, select "Standard monitor types" under the SP box; choose the resolution mode you need under the "Models" box.
  2. 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]

$$ \begin{array}{l l} \text {Acer} \Rightarrow [ \mathrm{Fn} ] + [ \mathrm{F5} ] & \text {IBM / Lenovo} \Rightarrow [ \mathrm{Fn} ] + [ \mathrm{F7} ] \ \text {Asus} \Rightarrow [ \mathrm{Fn} ] + [ \mathrm{F8} ] & \text {HP / Compaq} \Rightarrow [ \mathrm{Fn} ] + [ \mathrm{F4} ] \ \text {Dell} \Rightarrow [ \mathrm{Fn} ] + [ \mathrm{F8} ] & \text {NEC} \Rightarrow [ \mathrm{Fn} ] + [ \mathrm{F3} ] \ \text {Gateway} \Rightarrow [ \mathrm{Fn} ] + [ \mathrm{F4} ] & \text {Toshiba} \Rightarrow [ \mathrm{Fn} ] + [ \mathrm{F5} ] \end{array} $$

Mac Apple: System Preference Display Arrangement Mirror display

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 32 for more information.
Change the monitor color setting on your computer.

? Image has vertical flickering bar

Use "Frequency" to make an adjustment. See page 32 for more information.
▶ Check and reconfigure the display mode of your graphic card to make it compatible with the projector.

? Image is out of focus

▶ Make sure the lens cap is removed.
Adjust the Focus Ring on the projector lens.
Make sure the projection screen is between the required distance 3.9 to 39.4 feet (1.2 to 12.0 meters) from the projector. See page 16.

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 in 16:9 format on projector side.
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

Adjust the Zoom Ring on the top of the projector.
Move the projector closer to or further from the screen.
Press "MENU" button on the remote control or projector panel, 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.

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Use of Keystone is not recommended.

7 Image is reversed

Select “SETUP → Projection” from the OSD and adjust the projection direction.

Other Problems

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 44-45.

Projector Status Indication

? LED lighting message

MessagePower LED Temp-LED Lamp-LED
(Green/Red) (Red) (Red)
Standby State (Input power cord)Red
Power on (Warming)Flashing Green
Lamp lighting Green
Power off (Cooling)Flashing Green
Error (Over Temp.)Flashing Red
Error (Fan fail)Flashing RedFlashing
Error (Lamp fail)Flashing Red

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Steady light

No light ○

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On Screen Messages

▶ Temperature warning:

Please: 1. Make sure air in and outlets are not blocked 2. Make sure the environment temperature is under 40 degree C If the problem persists despite the above, Please contact a service centre for repair

Fan failed:

Honey, No. 2018 The projector will switch off automatically Please contact a service centre for repair

Lamp warning:

Lamp Warning Lamp life exceeded

▶ Out of display range:

VGA Out of display range.

Remote Control Problems

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.

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.

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Lamp Warning

Lamp life exceeded

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.

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CAUTION!

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HIGH TEMPERATURE COOL FOR 30 MINUTES.
HIGH PRESSURE LAMP MAY EXPLODE IF IMPROPERLY HANDED.
REFER TO LAMP REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS.DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE CHANGING LAMP.

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 falling out of projector."

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 shatter and cause injury if it is dropped.

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The screws on the lamp cover and the lamp cannot be removed.
The projector cannot be turned on if the lamp cover has not been placed back on the projector.
Do not touch the glass area of the lamp. Hand oil can cause the lamp to shatter. Use a dry cloth to clean the lamp module if it was accidentally touched.

Diagram illustrating four steps of a device's internal components and soldering process, labeled 1 to 4.

Lamp Replacement Procedure:

  1. Switch off the power to the projector by pressing the "POWER" button.
  2. Allow the projector to cool down for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Disconnect the power cord.
  4. Unscrew the two screws on the cover. 1
  5. Lift up and remove the cover. 2
  6. Unscrew the two screws on the lamp module. 3
  7. Lift up the lamp handle and remove the lamp module slowly and carefully. 4
    To replace the lamp module, reverse the previous steps.
  8. Turn on the projector and use "Lamp Reset" after the lamp module is replaced.

Lamp Reset: (i) Press "MENU" → (ii) Select "OPTIONS" → (iii) Select "Lamp Settings" → (iv) Select "Lamp Reset" → (v) Select "Yes".

Compatibility Modes

Computer Compatibility

Mode Resolution V-Sync (Hz) H-Sync (KHz)
VGA 640 ×350 70 31.50
VGA 640 ×35085 37.90
VGA 640 ×400 85 37.90
VGA 640 ×480 60 31.50
VGA 640 ×480 72 37.90
VGA 640 ×480 75 37.50
VGA 640 ×480 85 43.30
VGA 720 ×400 70 31.50
VGA 720 ×400 85 37.90
SVGA 800 ×600 56 35.20
SVGA 800 ×600 60 37.90
SVGA 800 ×600 72 48.10
SVGA 800 ×600 75 46.90
SVGA 800 ×600 85 53.70
XGA 1024 ×768 60 48.40
XGA 1024 ×768 70 56.50
XGA 1024 ×768 75 60.00
XGA 1024 ×768 85 68.70
WXGA 1280 ×768 60 47.40
WXGA 1280 ×768 75 60.30
WXGA 1280 ×720 60 45.00
WXGA 1280 ×800 60 49.70
SXGA 1152 ×864 60 53.50
SXGA 1152 ×864 70 63.80
SXGA 1152 ×864 75 67.50
SXGA 1152 ×864 85 77.10
SXGA 1280 ×1024 60 63.98
SXGA 1280 ×1024 75 79.98
SXGA 1280 ×1024 85 91.10
SXGA 1280 ×960 60 60.00
SXGA+1400 × 1050 6063.98
UXGA 1600 ×1200 60 75.00

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For widescreen resolution (WXGA), the compatibility support is dependent on Notebook/PC models.

Computer Compatibility

Mode Resolution V-Sync (Hz) H-Sync (KHz)
MAC LC 13" 640 × 480 66.66 34.98
MAC II 13" 640 × 480 66.68 35.00
MAC 16" 832 × 624 74.55 49.73
MAC 19" 1024 × 768 75 60.24
MAC1152 × 87075.06 68.68
MAC G4640 × 48060 31.35
i MAC DV1024 × 768 7560.00
i MAC DV1152 × 870 7568.49
i MAC DV1280 × 960 7575.00

Video Compatibility

NTSC M (3.58MHz), 4.43 MHz, 480i/p @60Hz
PAL B, D, G, H, I, M, N, 576i/p @50Hz
SECAM B, D, G, K, K1, L
SDTV/HDTV 480i/p, 576i/p, 720p@50Hz/60Hz, 1080i/p@50Hz/60Hz

RS232 Commands

RS232 Pin Assignments

3 2 1

Pin no. NameI/O (From Projector Side)
1 TXD OUT
2 RXD IN
3 GND GND

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Pin no. Spec.
1 N/A
2 RXD
3 TXD
4 N/A
5 GND
6 N/A
7 N/A
8 N/A
9 N/A

RS232 Protocol Function List

RS232 Commands

Baud Rate : 9600

Data Bits: 8

Parity: None

Stop Bits: 1

Flow Control : None

UART16550 FIFO: Disable

Projector Return (Pass): P

Projector Return (Fail): F

XX=00-99, projector's ID,

XX=00 is for all projectors

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  1. There is a <CR> after all ASCII commands.

  2. 0D is the HEX code for in ASCII code.

SEND to projector

232 ASCII CodeHEX CodeFunctionDescription
~XX00 17E 30 30 30 30 20 31 0DPower ON
~XX00 07E 30 30 30 30 20 30 0DPower OFF (0/2 for backward compatible)
~XX00 1~nnnn7E 30 30 30 30 20 31 20 a 0DPower ON with Password~nnnn = ~0000 (a=7E 30 30 30 30) - ~9999 (a 7E 39 39 39 39)
~XX01 17E 30 30 30 31 20 31 0DResync
~XX02 17E 30 30 30 32 20 31 0DAV Mute On
~XX02 07E 30 30 30 32 20 30 0DOff (0/2 for backward compatible)
~XX03 17E 30 30 30 33 20 31 0DMuteOn
~XX03 07E 30 30 30 33 20 30 0DOff (0/2 for backward compatible)
~XX04 17E 30 30 30 34 20 31 0DFreeze
~XX04 07E 30 30 30 34 20 30 0DUnfreeze (0/2 for backward compatible)
~XX05 17E 30 30 30 35 20 31 0DZoom Plus
~XX06 17E 30 30 30 36 20 31 0DZoom Minus
~XX07 17E 30 30 30 37 20 31 0DUp (Pan under zoom)
~XX08 17E 30 30 30 38 20 31 0DDown (Pan under zoom)
~XX09 17E 30 30 30 39 20 31 0DLeft (Pan under zoom)
~XX10 17E 30 30 31 30 20 31 0DRight (Pan under zoom)
~XX12 57E 30 30 31 32 20 35 0DVGA 1
~XX12 67E 30 30 31 32 20 36 0DVGA 2
~XX12 77E 30 30 31 32 20 37 0DVGA 1 SCART
~XX12 87E 30 30 31 32 20 38 0DVGA 1 Component
~XX12 97E 30 30 31 32 20 39 0DS-Video
~XX12 107E 30 30 31 32 20 31 30 0DVideo
~XX12 137E 30 30 31 32 20 31 33 0DVGA 2 Component
~XX20 17E 30 30 32 30 20 31 0DDisplay ModePresentation
~XX20 27E 30 30 32 30 20 32 0DBright
~XX20 37E 30 30 32 30 20 33 0DMovie
~XX20 47E 30 30 32 30 20 34 0DsRGB
~XX20 57E 30 30 32 30 20 35 0DUser1
~XX20 67E 30 30 32 30 20 36 0DUser2
~XX20 77E 30 30 32 30 20 37 0DBlackboard
~XX20 87E 30 30 32 30 20 38 0DClassroom
~XX21 n7E 30 30 32 31 20 a 0DBrightness n = 0 (a=30) ~ 100 (a=31 30 30)
~XX22 n7E 30 30 32 32 20 a 0DContrastn = 0 (a=30) ~ 100 (a=31 30 30)
~XX23 n7E 30 30 32 33 20 a 0DSharpness n = 0 (a=30) ~ 31 (a=33 31)
~XX24 n7E 30 30 32 34 20 a 0DColor SettingsRed Gain n = -50 (a=2D 35 30) ~ 50 (a=35 30)
~XX25 n7E 30 30 32 35 20 a 0DGreen Gain n = -50 (a-2D 35 30) ~ 50 (a-35 30)
~XX26 n7E 30 30 32 36 20 a 0DBlue Gain n = -50 (a=2D 35 30) ~ 50 (a=35 30)
~XX27 n7E 30 30 32 37 20 a 0DRed Bias n = -50 (a-2D 35 30) ~ 50 (a-35 30)
~XX28 n7E 30 30 32 38 20 a 0DGreen Bias n = -50 (a=2D 35 30) ~ 50 (a-35 30)
~XX29 n7E 30 30 32 39 20 a 0DBlue Bias n = -50 (a-2D 35 30) ~ 50 (a-35 30)
~XX30 n7E 30 30 33 30 20 a 0DCyan n = -50 (a=2D 35 30) ~ 50 (a-35 30)
~XX31 n7E 30 30 33 31 20 a 0DYellow n = -50 (a-2D 35 30) ~ 50 (a-35 30)
~XX32 n7E 30 30 33 32 20 a 0DMagenta n = -50 (a=2D 35 30) ~ 50 (a-35 30)
~XX33 17E 30 30 33 33 20 31 0DReset
~XX34 n7E 30 30 33 34 20 a 0DBrilliantColor ^TM n = 0 (a=30) ~ 10 (a=31 30)
~XX35 17E 30 30 33 35 20 31 0DDegammaFilm
~XX35 27E 30 30 33 35 20 32 0DVideo
~XX35 37E 30 30 33 35 20 33 0DGraphics
~XX35 47E 30 30 33 35 20 34 0DPC
~XX36 17E 30 30 33 36 20 31 0DColor Temp.Warm
~XX36 27E 30 30 33 36 20 32 0DMediumCold
~XX36 37E 30 30 33 36 20 33 0D
~XX37 17E 30 30 33 37 20 31 0DColor SpaceAuto
~XX37 27E 30 30 33 37 20 32 0DRGB
~XX37 37E 30 30 33 37 20 33 0DYUV
~XX44 n7E 30 30 34 34 20 a 0DTinln = 0 (a=30) ~ 100 (a=31 30 30)
~XX45 n7E 30 30 34 35 20 a 0DColor (Saturation)n = 0 (a=30) ~ 100 (a=31 30 30)
~XX60 17E 30 30 36 30 20 31 0DFormat4:3
~XX60 27E 30 30 36 30 20 32 0D16:9-1
~XX60 37E 30 30 36 30 20 33 0D16:9-11
~XX60 67E 30 30 36 30 20 36 0DNative
~XX60 77E 30 30 36 30 20 37 0DAuto
~XX61 n7E 30 30 36 31 20 a 0DOverscan n = 0 (a=30) ~ 3 (a=33)
~XX62 n7E 30 30 36 32 20 a 0DZoomn = -5 (a=2D 35) ~ 25 (a=32 35)
~XX63 n7E 30 30 36 33 20 a 0DII Image Shiftn = -50 (a=2D 35 30) ~ +50 (a=35 30)
~XX64 n7E 30 30 36 34 20 a 0DV Image Shiftn = -50 (a=2D 35 30) ~ +50 (a=35 30)
~XX66 n7E 30 30 36 36 20 a 0DV Keystonen = -40 (a=2D 34 30) ~ +40 (a=34 30)
~XX70 17E 30 30 37 30 20 31 0DLanguageEnglish
~XX70 27E 30 30 37 30 20 32 0DGerman
~XX70 37E 30 30 37 30 20 33 0DFrench
~XX70 47E 30 30 37 30 20 34 0DItalian
~XX70 57E 30 30 37 30 20 35 0DSpanish
~XX70 67E 30 30 37 30 20 36 0DPortuguese
~XX70 77E 30 30 37 30 20 37 0DPolish
~XX70 87E 30 30 37 30 20 38 0DDutch
~XX70 97E 30 30 37 30 20 39 0DSwedish
~XX70 107E 30 30 37 30 20 31 30 0DNorwegian/Danish
~XX70 117E 30 30 37 30 20 31 31 0DFinnish
~XX70 127E 30 30 37 30 20 31 32 0DGreek
~XX70 137E 30 30 37 30 20 31 33 0DTraditional Chinese
~XX70 147E 30 30 37 30 20 31 34 0DSimplified Chinese
~XX70 157E 30 30 37 30 20 31 35 0DJapanese
~XX70 167E 30 30 37 30 20 31 36 0DKorcan
~XX70 177E 30 30 37 30 20 31 37 0DRussian
~XX70 187E 30 30 37 30 20 31 38 0DHungarian
~XX70 197E 30 30 37 30 20 31 39 0DCzechoslovak
~XX70 207E 30 30 37 30 20 32 30 0DArabic
~XX70 217E 30 30 37 30 20 32 31 0DThai
~XX70 227E 30 30 37 30 20 32 32 0DTurkish
~XX71 17E 30 30 37 31 20 31 0DProjectionFront-Desktop
~XX71 27E 30 30 37 31 20 32 0DRear-Desktop
~XX71 37E 30 30 37 31 20 33 0DFront-Ceiling
~XX71 47E 30 30 37,31,20,34,0DRear-Ceiling

SEND to projector

232 ASCII Code HEX Code Function Description
~XX72 1 7E 30 30 37 32 20 31 0D Menu Location Top Left
~XX72 2 7E 30 30 37 32 20 32 0D Top Right
~XX72 3 7E 30 30 37 32 20 33 0D Centrc
~XX72 4 7E 30 30 37 32 20 34 0D Bottom Left
~XX72 5 7E 30 30 37 32 20 35 0D Bottom Right
~XX73 n 7E 30 30 37 33 20 a 0D Signal Frequency n = -5 (a=2D 35) ~ 5 (a=35) By signal
~XX74 n 7E 30 30 37 34 20 a 0D Phase n = 0 (a=30) ~ 31 (a=33 31) By signal
~XX75 n 7E 30 30 37 35 20 a 0D H. Position n = -5 (a=2D 35) ~ 5 (a=35) By timing
~XX76 n 7E 30 30 37 36 20 a 0D V. Position n = -5 (a=2D 35) ~ 5 (a=35) By timing
~XX77 n 7E 30 30 37 37 20 aabbcc 0D Security Security Timer Month/Day/Hour n = mm/dd/hh
~XX78 1 7E 30 30 37 38 20 31 0D Security Settings Enable
~XX78 0 7E 30 30 37 38 20 32 0D Disable (0/2 for backward compatible)
~XX79 n 7E 30 30 37 39 20 a 0D Projector ID n = 00 (a=30 30) ~ 99 (a=39 39)
~XX80 1 7E 30 30 38 30 20 31 0D Mutc On
~XX80 0 7E 30 30 38 30 20 30 0D Off (0/2 for backward compatible)
~XX81 n 7E 30 30 38 31 20 a 0D Volume n = 0 (a=30) ~ 10 (a=31 30)
~XX82 1 7E 30 30 38 32 20 31 0D Logo Optoma
~XX82 3 7E 30 30 38 32 20 33 0D Neutral
~XX100 1 7E 30 30 31 30 30 20 31 0D Source Lock On
~XX100 0 7E 30 30 31 30 30 20 30 0D Off (0/2 for backward compatible)
~XX100 3 7E 30 30 31 30 30 20 33 0D Next Sourcec On
~XX101 1 7E 30 30 31 30 31 20 31 0D High Altitude On
~XX101 0 7E 30 30 31 30 31 20 30 0D Off (0/2 for backward compatible)
~XX102 1 7E 30 30 31 30 32 20 31 0D Information Hide On
~XX102 0 7E 30 30 31 30 32 20 30 0D Off (0/2 for backward compatible)
~XX103 1 7E 30 30 31 30 33 20 31 0D On
~XX103 0 7E 30 30 31 30 33 20 30 0D Off (0/2 for backward compatible)
~XX104 1 7E 30 30 31 30 34 20 31 0D Background Color Blue
~XX104 2 7E 30 30 31 30 34 20 32 0D Black
~XX104 3 7E 30 30 31 30 34 20 33 0D Red
~XX104 4 7E 30 30 31 30 34 20 34 0D Green
~XX104 5 7E 30 30 31 30 34 20 35 0D White
~XX105 1 7E 30 30 31 30 35 20 31 0D Advanced Direct Power On On
~XX105 0 7E 30 30 31 30 35 20 30 0D On
~XX106 n 7E 30 30 31 30 36 20 a 0D Auto Power Off (min) n = 0 (a=30) ~ 180 (a=31 38 30)
~XX107 n 7E 30 30 31 30 37 20 a 0D Slcep Timcr (min) n = 0 (a=30) ~ 999 (a=39 39 39)
~XX114 1 7E 30 30 31 31 34 20 31 0D Eco. Standby(1W) On
~XX114 0 7E 30 30 31 31 34 20 30 0D Off (0/2 for backward compatible)
~XX109 1 7E 30 30 31 30 39 20 31 0D Lamp Reminder On
~XX109 0 7E 30 30 31 30 39 20 30 0D Off (0/2 for backward compatible)
~XX110 1 7E 30 30 31 31 30 20 31 0D Brightness Mode Bright
~XX110 0 7E 30 30 31 31 30 20 30 0D STD (0/2 for backward compatible)
~XX111 1 7E 30 30 31 31 31 20 31 0D Lamp Reset Yes
~XX111 0 7E 30 30 31 31 31 20 30 0D No (0/2 for backward compatible)
~XX112 1 7E 30 30 31 31 32 20 31 0D Reset Yes
~XX99 1 7E 30 30 39 39 20 31 0D RS232 Alert Reset Reset System Alert
SEND to emulate Remote
~XX140 1 7E 30 30 31 34 30 20 31 0D Power
~XX140 10 7E 30 30 31 34 30 20 31 30 0D Up/Page +
~XX140 11 7E 30 30 31 34 30 20 31 31 0D Left/Source
~XX140 12 7E 30 30 31 34 30 20 31 32 0D Enter (for projection MENU)
~XX140 13 7E 30 30 31 34 30 20 31 33 0D Right/Re-SYNC
~XX140 14 7E 30 30 31 34 30 20 31 34 0D Down/Page -
~XX140 15 7E 30 30 31 34 30 20 31 35 0D Keystone +
~XX140 16 7E 30 30 31 34 30 20 31 36 0D Keystone -
~XX140 17 7E 30 30 31 34 30 20 31 37 0D Volume -
~XX140 18 7E 30 30 31 34 30 20 31 38 0D Volume +
~XX140 19 7E 30 30 31 34 30 20 31 39 0D Brightness (1)
~XX140 20 7E 30 30 31 34 30 20 32 30 0D Menu (2)
~XX140 21 7E 30 30 31 34 30 20 32 31 0D Zoom (3)
~XX140 22 7E 30 30 31 34 30 20 32 32 0D Contrast (4)
~XX140 23 7E 30 30 31 34 30 20 32 33 0D Freeze (5)
~XX140 24 7E 30 30 31 34 30 20 32 34 0D AV Mute (6)
~XX140 25 7E 30 30 31 34 30 20 32 35 0D S-Video (7)
~XX140 26 7E 30 30 31 34 30 20 32 36 0D VGA1/2 toggle (8)
~XX140 27 7E 30 30 31 34 30 20 32 37 0D Video (9)
SEND from projector automatically
232 ASCII Code HEX Code Function Projector Return Description
when Standby/Warming/Cooling/Out of Range/Lamp fail/ Fan Lock/Over Temperature/Lamp Hours Running Out INFOn n: 0/1/2/3/4/6/7/8 Standby/Warming/Cooling/ Out of Range/Lamp fail/Fan Lock/Over Temperature/ Lamp Hours Running Out cc: source 00/01/02/03/04= None/VGA1/VGA2/ S-Video/Video
READ from projector
232 ASCII Code HEX Code Function Projector Return Description
~XX121 1 7E 30 30 31 32 31 20 31 0D Input Source Commands OKn n: 0/1/2/3
None/VGA1/VGA2/S-Video/Video
~XX122 1 7E 30 30 31 32 32 20 31 0D Software Version OKddd dddd: FW version n: 0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8 = None/Presentation/Bright/Movie sRGB/User1/User2/Blackboard/Classroom
~XX123 1 7E 30 30 31 32 33 20 31 0D Display Mode OKn sRGB/User1/User2/Blackboard/Classroom
~XX124 1 7E 30 30 31 32 34 20 31 0D Power State OKn n: 0/1/2/3/4 = 4/3/16-9/16-9/16/LBX/Native/AUTO n: 0/1/2 = Warm/Medium/Cold n: 0/1/2 = Front-Desktop/Rear-Desktop / Front-Ceiling / Rear-Ceiling / Front-Ceiling / Rear-Ceiling / Rear-Ceiling / Rear-Ceiling / Rear-Ceiling / Rear-Ceiling / Rear-Ceiling / Rear-Ceiling / Rear-Ceiling / Rear-Ceiling / Rear-Ceiling / Rear-Ceiling / Rear-Ceiling / Rear-Ceiling / Rear-Ceiling / Rear-Ceiling / Rear-Ceiling / Rear-Ceiling / Rear-Ceiling / Rear-Ceiling / Rear-Ceiling / Airline / Airline / Airline / Airline / Airline / Airline / Airline / Airline / Airline / Airline / Airline / Airline / Airline / Airline / Airline / Airline / Airline / Airline / Airline / Airline / Airline / Airline / Airline / Airline / Airline / Airline / Airline / Airline / Airline / Airline / Airline / Airline / Airline / AirlineInformation a: 0/1 = OffOn okbbb: LampHour cdd: FW version e: Display mode 0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8 None/Presentation/Bright/Movie'sRG /User1/User2/Blackboard/Classroom
~XX150 1 7E 30 30 31 35 30 20 31 0D Information bbbb: LampHour cc: source 00/01/02/03/04= None/VGA1/VGA2/ S-Video/Video None/Presentation/Bright/Movie'sRG /User1/User2/Blackboard/Classroom
~XX151 1 7E 30 30 31 35 31 20 31 0D Model name OKn n:1/2=SVGA/XGA
~XX152 1 7E 30 30 31 30 38 20 31 0D Lamp Hours OKbbb bbbb: LampHour bbbb: LampHour bbbb: LampHour bbbb: LampHour bbbb: LampHour bbbb: LampHour bbbb: LampHour bbbb: LampHour bbbb: LampHour bbbb: LampHour bbbb: LampHour bbbb: LampHour bbbb: LampHour bbbb: LampHour bbbb: LampHour bbbb: LampHour bbbb: LampHour bbbb: LampHour bbbb: LampHour bbbb: LampHour bbbb: LampHour b Nevada: LampHour b Nevada: LampHour b Nevada: LampHour b Nevada: LampHour b Nevada: LampHour b Nevada: LampHour b Nevada: LampHour b Nevada: LampHour b Nevada: LampHour b Nevada: LampHour b Nevada: LampHour b Nevada: LampHour b Nevada: LampHour b Nevada: LampHour b Nevada: LampHour b Nevada: LampHour b Nevada: LampHour b Nevada: LampHour b Nevada: LampHour b Nevada: LampHour b NVBA1/2/4/6/7/8 Standby/Warming/Cooling/ Out of Range/Lamp fail/ Fan Lock/Over Temperature/Lamp Hours Running Out INFOn n: 0/1/2/3/4/6/7/8 Standby/Warming/Cooling/ Out of Range/Lamp fail/Fan Lock/Over Temperature/Lamp Hours Running Out INFOn n: 0/1/2/3/4/6/7/8 Standby/Warming/Cooling/ Out of Range/Lamp fail/Fan Lock/Over Temperature/Lamp Hours Running Out INFOn n: 0/1/2/3/4/6/7/8 Standby/Warming/Cooling/ Out of Range/Lamp fail/Fan Lock/Over Temperature/Lamp Hours Running Out NOO on the right side of the right side of the right side of the right side of the right side of the right side of the right side of the right side of the right side of the right side of the right side of the right side of the right side of the right side of the right side of the right side of the right side of the right side of the right side of the right side of the right side of the right side of the right side of the right side of the right side of the right side; no other information is available in the image. 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Ceiling Mount Installation

  1. To prevent damage to your projector, please use the Optoma ceiling mount.
  2. If you wish to use a third party ceiling mount kit, please ensure the screws used to attach a mount to the projector meet the following specifications:

Screw type: M3*3
▶ Maximum screw length: 10mm
▶ Minimum screw length: 7.5mm

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Please note that damage resulting from incorrect installation will invalidate the warranty.

OPTOMA PRO250X - Ceiling Mount Installation - 2

Warning:

  1. If you buy a ceiling mount from another company, please be sure to use the correct screw size. Screw size will vary depending on the thickness of the mounting plate.
  2. Be sure to keep at least 10 cm gap between the ceiling and the bottom of the projector.
  3. Avoid installing the projector near a heat source.

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110.00 55.00 192.00 82.30 77.75 Lens 63.00 118.65 167.66 286.31 Unit: mm

Unit: mm

Optoma Global Offices

For service or support please contact your local office.

USA

715 Sycamore Drive Tel : 408-383-3700

Milpitas, CA 95035, USA Fax: 408-383-3702

www.optomausa.com Service : services@optoma.com

Canada

5630 Kennedy Road, Mississauga, Tel : 905-361-2582

ON, L4Z 2A9, Canada Fax: 905-361-2581

www.optoma.ca Service : canadacsragent@optoma.com

Europe

42 Caxton Way, The Watford Business Park

Watford, Hertfordshire,

WD18 8QZ, UK Tel : +44 (0) 1923 691 800

www.optoma.eu Fax: +44 (0) 1923 691 888

Service Tel : +44 (0)1923 691865 Service : service@tsc-europe.com

France

Germany Service : info@optoma.de

Scandinavia

Grev Wedels Plass 2 Tel : +47 32 26 89 90

3015 Drammen Fax: +47 32 83 78 98

Norway Service : info@optoma.no

Latin America

715 Sycamore Drive Tel : 408-383-3700

Milpitas, CA 95035, USA Fax: 408-383-3702

www.optoma.com.br www.optoma.com.mx

Korea

WOOMI TECH.CO.,LTD.

4F, Minu Bldg.33-14, Kangnam-Ku, Tel: +82+2+34430004

seoul,135-815, KOREA Fax: +82+2+34430005

Japan

東京都足立区綾瀬3-25-18

5F., No. 108, Minchiuan Rd. Tel: +886-2-2218-2360

Shindian City, Fax: +886-2-2218-2313

Taipei Taiwan 231, R.O.C. Service : services@optoma.com.tw

www.optoma.com.tw asia.optoma.com

Hong Kong

Unit A, 27/F Dragon Centre,

79 Wing Hong Street, Tel : +852-2396-8968

Cheung Sha Wan, Fax: +852-2370-1222

Kowloon, Hong Kong www.optoma.com.hk

China

5F, No. 1205, Kaixuan Rd., Tel: +86-21-62947376

Changning District Fax: +86-21-62947375

Shanghai, 200052, China www.optoma.com.cn

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 against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the device off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the device and receiver.

- Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

Notice: Shielded cables

All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations.

Caution

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this projector.

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 and
  2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Notice: Canadian users

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Declaration of Conformity for EU countries

• EMC Directive 2004/108/EC (including amendments)
- Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
• R & TTE Directive 1999/5/EC (if product has RF function)

Disposal instructions

OPTOMA PRO250X - Disposal instructions - 1

Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please recycle it.

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Brand : OPTOMA

Model : PRO250X

Category : Video projector