Optoma H27
Optoma H27
http://www.myprojectorlamps.com
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Table of Contents
English
Table of Contents ...................................................................................... 1
Usage Notice .............................................................................................. 2
Precautions ......................................................................................................... 2
Introduction ............................................................................................... 4
Product Features ................................................................................................. 4
Package Overview ............................................................................................... 5
Product Overview ................................................................................................ 6
Main Unit ......................................................................................................................... 6
Control Panel .................................................................................................................. 7
Connection Ports ............................................................................................................ 8
Wireless Remote Control ................................................................................................ 9
Installation ................................................................................................ 10
Connecting the Projector ................................................................................... 10
Powering On/Off the Projector ............................................................................. 11
Powering On the Projector ............................................................................................ 11
Powering Off the Projector ............................................................................................ 12
Warning Indicator ......................................................................................................... 12
Adjusting the Projected Image ........................................................................... 13
Adjusting the Image Height .......................................................................................... 13
Adjusting the Projector’s Zoom/Focus .......................................................................... 14
User Controls .......................................................................................... 15
Control Panel & Remote Control ........................................................................ 15
On-Screen Display Menus ................................................................................ 18
How to operate .............................................................................................................. 18
Menu Tree ..................................................................................................................... 19
Image-I (Computer mode) ............................................................................................. 20
Image-I (Video mode) ................................................................................................... 22
Image-II (Computer mode) ............................................................................................ 24
Image-II (Video mode) .................................................................................................. 26
Management ................................................................................................................. 28
System ......................................................................................................................... 30
Appendices ............................................................................................... 32
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................. 32
Replacing the lamp ............................................................................................ 35
Ceiling Mount Installation ................................................................................... 36
Throw Angle ....................................................................................................... 37
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Usage Notice
Precautions
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Warning- Do not look into the projector’s lens when the lamp is
on. The bright light may hurt your eyes.
Warning- This product will detect the life of the lamp itself.
Please be sure to change the lamp when it shows
warning messages.
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Usage Notice
Do:
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Turn off the product before cleaning.
Use a soft cloth moistened 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.
Place in direct sunlight.
Use abrasive cleaners, waxes, or solvents to clean the unit.
Use under the following conditions:
- Extreme heat, cold, or humidity.
- In areas susceptible to excessive dust and dirt.
- Near any appliance generating a strong magnetic field.
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Introduction
Product Features
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NTSC/NTSC4.43/PAL/PAL-M/PAL-N/SECAM, and
HDTV (480i/p, 576i/p, 720p, 1080i) compatible
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Introduction
Package Overview
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This projector comes with all the items shown below. Check to
make sure your unit is complete.
Projector with lens cap Power Cord 1.8m RCA Component Cable for
YPbPr 1.8m
Documents :
; User’s Manual
; Warranty Card
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Introduction
Product Overview
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Main Unit
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1. Control Panel
2. Zoom Lever
3. Focus Ring
4. Zoom Lens
5. IR Receivers
6. Connection Ports
7. Power Socket
8. Elevator Button
9. Elevator Foot
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Introduction
Control Panel
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8 10 6 7 2 1
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Introduction
Connection Ports
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Introduction
Wireless Remote Control
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Installation
Connecting the Projector
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RGB
S-Video Output DVI
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Video Output DVD Player, Settop Box,
HDTV receiver
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Due to the differ- 2
ence in applica- RS232
tions for each
country, some
regions may have 1. Power Cord
different 2. RCA Component Cable for YPbPr
accessories. 3. S-Video Cable
4. SCART RGB/S-Video Adaptor
5. Composite Video Cable
6. RS232 Cable
7. VGA to RCA Cable for YPbPr
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Installation
Powering On/Off the Projector
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Powering On the Projector
If the screen displays “No Signal”, please make sure the signal
cables are securely connected.
If you connect multiple sources at the same time, use the
“Source” button on the control panel to switch.
Turn on the
projector first
followed by the Power/Standby
signal sources.
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Installation
Powering Off the Projector
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Warning Indicator
When the “LAMP” indicator lights solid red, the projector will
automatically shut itself down. Please contact your local reseller
or service center.
When the “TEMP” indicator lights solid red for about 20
seconds, it indicates the projector has been overheated. You
will see a message “Projector Overheated. Lamp will auto-
matically turn off soon.” on the on-screen display. The
projector will automatically shut itself down.
Under normal conditions, the projector can be switched on again
after it has cooled down. If the problem persists, you should
contact your local dealer or our service center.
When the “TEMP” indicator flashs red for about 10 seconds,
you will see a message “Fan fail. Lamp will automatically turn
off soon.” on the on-screen display. Please contact your local
dealer or our service center.
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Installation
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Adjusting the Projected Image
Adjusting the Image Height
The projector is equipped with an elevator foot to adjust the
image height.
To raise or lower the image :
1. Turn the projector over and locate the elevator foot. Press
the elevator button n to extend the foot so it may be
adjusted.
2. While holding down the elevator button, adjust the foot to
the desired height, o then release the button to lock the
elevator foot into position.
3. Use p to fine-tune tilt-adjustment
4. Lower the projector so it rests on its foot; adjust as
needed.
Elevator Button
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2
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Installation
Adjusting the Projector’s Zoom/Focus
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You may adjust the zoom to zoom the lens in or out. Turn the
zoom lever to zoom in or zoom out. To focus on the image, turn
the focus ring until you see a clear image. The projector will fo-
cus at distances from 4.9 to 40.7 feet (1.5 to 12.5 meters).
Zoom Lever
Focus Ring
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User Controls
Control Panel & Remote Control
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There are two ways to control the projector: through the remote
control or through the control panel on the projector.
Remote Control Control Panel
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User Controls
Contrast
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User Controls
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Using the Control Panel
Power/Standby
4 Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on pages
11-12.
Source
4 Press “Source” to choose DVI, RGB, S-Video, SCART RGB,
Composite, Component and HDTV sources.
Menu
4 Display or exits the onscreen display menus.
Keystone + /-
4 Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting the projector (±16
degrees).
Four Directional Select Keys
4 Press “Menu,” then use to select items or
make adjustments to your selection.
Enter
4 Confirm your selection of items.
Auto Image
4 Automatically synchronizes the projector with the input source.
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User Controls
On-screen Display Menus
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How to Operate
4 The projector has multilingual on-screen display menus that allow
you to make image adjustments and change a variety of settings.
The projector automatically detects the source.
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User Controls
Menu Tree
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User Controls
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Image-I
(Computer Mode)
Display Mode
There are many factory presets optimized for various types of
images.
4 Normal : For nomal status.
4 Movie : For home theater.
4 Game : For game.
4 TV : For TV standard color.
4 User 1 / User 2: Memorize user’s settings.
Brightness
Adjust the brightness of the image.
4 Press to darken image.
4 Press to lighten image.
Contrast
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.
4 Press to decrease the contrast.
4 Press to increase the contrast.
Sharpness
Adjusts the sharpness of the image.
4 Press the to decrease the sharpness.
4 Press the to increase the sharpness.
Degamma
This allows you to choose a degamma table that has been fine-
tuned to bring out the best image quality for the input.
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User Controls
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Image-I
(Computer Mode)
4 Normal : For nomal status.
4 Movie : For home theater.
4 Game : For game.
4 TV : For TV standard color.
4 User 1 / User 2: Memorize user’s settings.
Reset
Return the adjustments and settings to the factory default values.
4 Current: Returns the current menu’s settings to factory default
values.
4 All: Returns the settings for all menus to factory default
values.
4 Exit: Cancel the revised settings.
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User Controls
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Image-I
(Video Mode)
Display Mode
There are many factory presets optimized for various types of
images.
4 Normal : For nomal status.
4 Movie : For home theater.
4 Game : For game.
4 TV : For TV standard color.
4 User 1 / User 2: Memorize user’s settings.
Brightness
Adjust the brightness of the image.
4 Press to darken image.
4 Press to lighten image.
Contrast
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.
4 Press to decrease the contrast.
4 Press to increase the contrast.
Sharpness
Adjusts the sharpness of the image.
4 Press the to decrease the sharpness.
4 Press the to increase the sharpness.
Degamma
This allows you to choose a degamma table that has been fine-
tuned to bring out the best image quality for the input.
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User Controls
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Image-I
(Video Mode)
4 Normal : For nomal status.
4 Movie : For home theater.
4 Game : For game.
4 TV : For TV standard color.
4 User 1 / User 2: Memorize user’s settings.
Color
Adjusts a video image from black and white to fully saturated
color.
4 Press the to decrease the amount of color in the image.
4 Press the to increase the amount of color in the image.
Tint
Adjusts the color balance of red and green.
4 Press the to increase the amount of green in the image.
4 Press the to increase the amount of red in the image.
Reset
Return the adjustments and settings to the factory default values.
4 Current: Returns the current menu’s settings to factory default
values.
4 All: Returns the settings for all menus to factory default
values.
4 Exit: Cancel the revised settings
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User Controls
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Image-II
(Computer Mode)
White Peaking
Use the white peaking control to set the white peaking level of
DMD chip. 0 stands for minimal peaking, and 10 stands for
maximum peaking. If you prefer a stronger image, adjust towards
the maximum setting. For a smooth and more natural image,
adjust towards the minimum setting.
Color Temp.
Adjust the color temperature. At higher temperature, the screen
looks colder; at lower temperature, the screen looks warmer.
Advanced Adjustment
Press “Enter” to adjust the red, green and blue colors for advanced
adjustment of brightness and contrast of the individual colors.
Signal
4 Frequency: Changes the display data frequency to match the
frequency of your computer’s graphic card. When you experi-
ence a vertical flickering bar, use this function to make an
adjustment.
4 Tracking : Synchronizes the signal timing of the display with the
graphics card. If you experience an unstable or flickering image,
use this function to correct it.
4 H. Position: Adjusts the horizontal position.
4 V. Position: Adjusts the vertical position.
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User Controls
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Image-II
(Computer Mode)
Aspect Ratio
Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio.
4 4:3 : The input source will be scaled to fit the projection screen.
4 16:9 : The input source will be scaled to fit the width of the
screen.
4 1:1 :The input source will be displayed without scaling.
Reset
Return the adjustments and settings to the factory default values.
4 Current: Returns the current menu’s settings to factory default
values.
4 All: Returns the settings for all menus to factory default values.
4 Exit: Cancel the revised settings
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User Controls
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Image-II
(Video Mode)
White Peaking
Use the white peaking control to set the white peaking level of
DMD chip. 0 stands for minimal peaking, and 10 stands for
maximum peaking. If you prefer a stronger image, adjust towards
the maximum setting. For a smooth and more natural image,
adjust towards the minimum setting.
Color Temp.
Adjust the color temperature. At higher temperature, the screen
looks colder; at lower temperature, the screen looks warmer.
Advanced Adjustment
Press “Enter” to adjust the red, green and blue colors for advanced
adjustment of brightness and contrast of the individual colors.
Aspect Ratio
Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio.
4 4:3 : The input source will be scaled to fit the projection screen.
4 16:9 : The input source will be scaled to fit the width of the
screen.
4 1:1 :The input source will be displayed without scaling.
Full Screen Zoom
Intend to fill up full 16:9 screen for video with aspect ratio such
1.85:1, 1.66:1, 2.35:1 and Normal (Original image pixel).
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User Controls
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Image-II
(Video Mode)
4:3 Mode (only Video 4:3 mode)
4 1 : Scale to 640 x 480 pixel.
4 2 : Scale to 854 x 480 pixel stretch horizontally.
4 3 : Scale to 854 x 640 pixel crop to 854 x 480.
1080i Mode (only Video 1080i mode)
4 1 : Scale to 854 x 480 pixel.
4 2 : Scales 1080i signal to 960 x 540 and displays the
middle 854 x 480 pixels.
Reset
Return the adjustments and settings to the factory default values.
4 Current: Returns the current menu’s settings to factory default
values.
4 All: Returns the settings for all menus to factory default values.
4 Exit: Cancel the revised settings
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User Controls
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Management
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User Controls
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Management
Source Lock
When source lock is turned off, the projector will search for other
signals if the current input signal is lost. When source lock is turned
on, it will show “No Signal” on the screen and keeps searching for
the current input signal.
Brite Mode
Choose “On” to increase light output. Choose ”Off” to return
normal mode.
Reset
Return the adjustments and settings to the factory default values.
4 Current: Returns the current menu’s settings to factory default
values.
4 All: Returns the settings for all menus to factory default values.
4 Exit: Cancel the revised settings.
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User Controls
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System
Lamp Settings
4 Lamp Hour: Displays the cumulative lamp operating time.
4 Lamp Reset: Reset the lamp setting only when the new
lamp is replaced.
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User Controls
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System
Reset
Return the adjustments and settings to the factory default values.
4 Current: Returns the current menu’s settings to factory default
values.
4 All: Returns the settings for all menus to factory default
values.
4 Exit: Cancel the revised settings.
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Appendices
Troubleshooting
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4 Make sure that you have removed the lens cap and that the
projector is powered on.
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Appendices
4. Verify the resolution setting is less than or equal to 1280 x 1024
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resolution.
5. Select the “Change” button under the “Monitor” tab .
6. Click on “Show all devices.” Next, select “Standard monitor
types” under the SP box; choose the resolution mode you need
under the “Models” box.
7. Verify that the resolution setting of the monitor display is less
than or equal to 1280 x 1024.
4 If you are using a Notebook PC:
1. First, follow the steps above to adjust resolution of the
computer.
2. Switch the Notebook PC display to the “external display only”
or “CRT only” mode.
4 If you experience difficulty changing resolutions or your
monitor freezes, restart all equipment including the projector.
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Appendices
Problem: Image is out of focus
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4 Adjusts the Focus Ring on the projector lens. Refer to page 14.
4 Make sure the projection screen is between the required distance
4.9 to 40.7 feet (1.5 to 12.5 meters) from the projector.
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Appendices
Replacing the Lamp
English
The projector will detect the lamp life itself. It will show
you a warning message “Lamp may fail soon ! Replacement
Suggested !” When you see this message, please contact your
local reseller or service center.
Make sure the projector has cooled down for at least 30
minutes before replacing the lamp.
Warning: Lamp
compartment is hot!
Allow it to cool down
1 3
before replacing lamp!
2 4
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Appendices
Ceiling Mount Installation
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238.15
82.14
101.66
106.17
69.67
74.17
67.00
123.48
602.50 / 402.50
Max. / Min.
50.32
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Appendices
Throw Angle
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W(640X480)
H(854X480)
B(854X480)
A
L H' W(854X480)
D(854X480)
16:9 854 x 480 9.23 24.86 244.00 130.48 73.40 39.64 149.70 58.94
4:3 640 x 480 9.23 24.86 244.00 97.86 73.40 39.64 122.30 48.15
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