Optoma Ds550 Projector User Manual

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Remote Control
Switch
Switch to mouse mode when 
the on-screen menus are close. 
Source
Switch between input signals.
Four directional buttons
Use four directional buttons to 
select items or make 
adjustments to your  selection.
Left mouse
Perform the left button of the 
mouse when mouse mode is 
activated.
Keystone (/)
Manually correct distorted 
images resulting from an 
angled projection.
Brightness
Display the setting bar for 
adjustment of brightness.
Freeze
Freeze the projected image.
HDMI
Display HDMI signal.
(This function will not work if 
product does not have HDMI)
S-Video
Display S-Video signal.Page+
Perform page up function when 
mouse mode is activated.
3D
Turn on or off 3D function.
Power
Turn the projector on or off.
Re-SYNC
Automatically synchronize the 
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Confirmed selections.
Right mouse
Perform the right button of the 
mouse when mouse mode is 
activated.
Volume ( / )
Adjust the volume level.
Menu
Display on-screen display 
menus.
ZOOM
Magnifies or reduces the 
projected picture size.
AV  m u t e
Cut off the AV Mute temporarily. 
Only pressing AV Mute again 
can output sound and image. If 
any other buttons are pressed, 
the projection image will 
become abnormal and no 
sound will be output.
Video
Display video signal.
VGA
Switch input source to VGA1 or 
VGA2 by sequence.
Page-
Perform page down function 
when mouse mode is activated.
Using the remote mouse 
control
The capability of operating your computer 
with the remote control gives you more 
flexibility when delivering presentations.
1. Connect the projector to your PC or 
notebook with a USB cable prior to 
using the remote control in place of 
your computer’s mouse. See 
“Connecting a computer” on 
page 16 for details.
2. Set the input signal to
 VGA1 or  
VGA2.
3. Press 
Switch on the remote control 
to 
switch to mouse mode when the 
on-screen menus are close.
 An 
icon appears on the screen to 
indicate the activation of the mouse 
mode.
4. Perform the desired mouse controls 
on your remote control.
„To move the cursor on the 
screen, press  /  /  /  .
„To left-click, press L.
„To right-click, press R.
„To return to the normal mode, 
press Switch again.
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Installing the Batteries
1. Open the battery cover in the 
direction shown.
2. Install batteries as indicated by 
the 
diagram inside the compartment.
3. Close the battery cover into 
position.
Caution
„Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
„Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
„Make sure the plus and minus terminals are correctly aligned when 
loading a battery.
Note
„Keep the batteries out of the reach of children. There is a danger of death by accidentally
swallowing the batteries.
„Remove batteries from remote control when not using for extended periods.„Do not dispose of the used batteries along with household waste. Dispose of used batteries
according to local regulations.
„Danger of explosion may happen if batteries are incorrectly replaced. Replce all the batteries with
new ones.
„Batteries should not be in or near to fire or water, keep batteries in a dark, cool and dry place.„If suspect battery leakage, wipe out the leakage and then replace new batteries.  If the
leakage adheres to your body or clothes, rinse well with water immediately. 
						

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Remote Control Operation
Point the remote control at the infrared remote sensor and press a button.
„Operating the projector 
from the front
Note
„The remote control may not operate when there is sunlight or other strong light such as a
fluorescent lamp shining on the remote sensor.
„Operate the remote control from a position where the remote sensor is visible.„Do not drop the remote control or jolt it.„Keep the remote control out of locations with excessively high temperature or humidity.„Do not get water on the remote control or place wet objects on it.„Do not disassemble the remote control.
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Connection
When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to:
1. Turn all equipment off before making any connections.
2. Use the correct signal cables for each source.
3. Ensure the cables are firmly inserted.
1. ............................................................................................ *Audio cable
2. ............................................................................................ *HDMI cable
3. .......................................................................... *Composite Video cable
4. ......................................................................................... *S-Video cable
5. ....................................................... *VGA (D-Sub) to HDTV (RCA) cable
6. .................................................................. VGA cable (D-Sub to D-Sub)
7. .............................................................................................. *USB cable
8. ...............................................................................*VGA to DVI-A cable
Note
„Due to the difference in applications for each country, some regions may have different accessories.„(*) Optional Accessory
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Connecting a computer or monitor
Connecting a computer
The projector provides two VGA input sockets that allow you to connect them 
to both IBM® compatibles and Macintosh® computers. A Mac adapter is 
needed if you are connecting legacy version Macintosh computers.
To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer:
1. Take the supplied VGA cable and connect one end to the D-Sub output 
socket of the computer.
2. Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the VGA1-IN/YPbPr or 
VGA2-IN/YPbPr signal input socket on the projector.
Important
„Many notebooks do not turn on their external video ports when 
connected to a projector. Usually a key combo like FN + F3 or CRT/
LCD key turns the external display on/off. Locate a function key 
labeled CRT/LCD or a function key with a monitor symbol on the 
notebook. Press FN and the labeled function key simultaneously. 
Refer to your notebooks documentation to find your notebooks key 
combination.
Connecting a monitor
If you want to view your presentation close-up on a monitor as well as on the 
screen, you can connect the VGA OUT signal output socket on the projector 
to an external monitor with a VGA cable following the instructions below:
To connect the projector to a monitor:
1. Connect the projector to a computer as described in “Connecting a 
computer” on page 16.
2. Take a suitable VGA cable (only one supplied) and connect one end of 
the cable to the D-Sub input socket of the video monitor.
Or if your monitor is equipped with a DVI input socket, take a VGA to DVI-A cable and connect 
the DVI end of the cable to the DVI input socket of the video monitor.
3. Connect the other end of the cable to the VGA OUT socket on the 
projector.
Important
„The VGA OUT output only works when VGA1-IN/YPbPr or VGA2-IN/
YPbPr is made to the projector. 
						

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Connecting Video source devices
You can connect your projector to various Video source devices that provide 
any one of the following output sockets:
„HDMI
„Component Video
„S-Video
„Video (composite)
You need only connect the projector to a Video source device using just one 
of the above connecting methods, however each provides a different level of 
video quality. The method you choose will most likely depend upon the 
availability of matching terminals on both the projector and the Video source 
device as described below:
Note
„Not all models have HDMI input jack, please check your projector before connecting
Terminal name Terminal appearance Reference Picture quality
HDMI HDMI“Connecting an 
HDMI source 
device” on 
page 18Best
Component 
VideoVGA1-IN/YPbPr or 
VGA2-IN/YPbPr“Connecting a 
Component Video 
source device” on 
page 18Better
S-Video S-VIDEO“Connecting an 
S-Video source 
device” on 
page 19Good
Video VIDEO“Connecting a 
composite Video 
source device” on 
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Connecting an HDMI source device
Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused 
HDMI output jacks available:
„If so, you can continue with this procedure.
„If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to 
the device.
To connect the projector to an HDMI source device:
1. Take an HDMI cable and connect one end to the HDMI output jack of the 
HDMI source device.
2. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the 
HDMI jack on the 
projector.
Connecting a Component Video source device
Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused 
Component Video output sockets available:
„If so, you can continue with this procedure.
„If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to 
the device.
To connect the projector to a Component Video source device:
1. Take a VGA (D-Sub) to HDTV (RCA) cable and connect the end with 3 
RCA type connectors to the Component Video output sockets of the 
Video source device. Match the color of the plugs to the color of the 
sockets; green to green, blue to blue, and red to red.
2. Connect the other end of the cable (with a D-Sub type connector) to the 
VGA1-IN/YPbPr or VGA2-IN/YPbPr socket on the projector.
Important
„If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is 
turned on and the correct video source has been selected, check that 
the Video source device is turned on and operating correctly. Also 
check that the signal cables have been connected correctly. 
						

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Connecting an S-Video source device
Examine your Video source device to determine if it has an unused S-Video 
output socket available:
„If so, you can continue with this procedure.
„If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to 
the device.
To connect the projector to an S-Video source device:
1. Take an S-Video cable and connect one end to the S-Video output socket 
of the Video source device.
2. Connect the other end of the S-Video cable to the 
S-VIDEO socket on the 
projector.
Important
„If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is 
turned on and the correct video source has been selected, check that 
the Video source device is turned on and operating correctly. Also 
check that the signal cables have been connected correctly.
„If you have already made a Component Video connection between 
the projector and this S-Video source device using Component Video 
connections, you need not connect to this device using an S-Video 
connection as this makes an unnecessary second connection of 
poorer picture quality. See “Connecting Video source devices” on 
page 17 for details. 
						

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Connecting a composite Video source device
Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused 
composite Video output sockets available:
„If so, you can continue with this procedure.
„If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to 
the device.
To connect the projector to a composite Video source device:
1. Take a Video cable and connect one end to the composite Video output 
socket of the
 Video source device.
2. Connect the other end of the Video cable to the 
VIDEO socket on the 
projector.
Important
„If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is 
turned on and the correct video source has been selected, check that 
the Video source device is turned on and operating correctly. Also 
check that the signal cables have been connected correctly.
„You need only connect to this device using a composite Video 
connection if Component Video and S-Video inputs are unavailable 
for use. See “Connecting Video source devices” on page 17 for 
details.