Optoma W401 Projector User Manual

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User Controls
When making a direct connection from your computer to the projector
Step 1: Find an IP Address (192.168.0.100) from LAN function of projector.
IP Address
Step 2: Select apply and press “Enter” button to submit function or press “menu” key to 
exit.
Step 3: To open Network Connections, 
click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet Connections, and then click Network Connections. Click the connection you want to configure, and then, under Network Tasks  , click Change settings of this connection.
Step 4: On the General tab, under 
This connection uses the 
following items, click Internet 
Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click 
“Properties.”
Step 5: Click Use the following IP 
address, and type in as below:
1) IP address: 192.168.0.100 
2) Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
3) Default gateway:192.168.0.254
Step 6: To open Internet Options, click 
IE web browser, click Internet Options, click the Connections tab and click “LAN Settings...” 
Step 7: The Local Area Network (LAN) 
Setting dialog box appears, In the 
Proxy Server area, cancel the Use a proxy server for your LAN check box., then click “OK” button 
twice.
Step 8: Open your IE and type in the IP 
address of 192.168.0.100 in the 
URL then press “Enter” key.          
						

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User Controls
SETUP | Network  
| Control Settings
Creston
Use this function to select the network function. For more informa-
tion, please visit http://www.crestron.com &  
www.crestron.com/getroomview.
Extron
Use this function to select the network function.
PJ Link
Use this function to select the network function.
AMX Device Discovery
Use this function to select the network function.
Telnet
Use this function to select the network function.
HTTP
Use this function to select the network function
Apply
Press “” and then choose “Yes” to apply the selection.
Creston
Extron
PJ Link
AMX Device Discovery
Telnet
SETUP
On
    Exit
Network : Control Settings
HTTP
Apply
On
On
On
On
On 
						

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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 only search for inputs 
that are enabled.
Source Lock
On:  `The projector will only search current input connection.
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 info message. `
Off: Choose “Off” to show the “searching” message. `
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.
Test Pattern
Display a test pattern. There are Grid, White pattern and None.
12V Trigger
12V trigger provides a standard trigger for motorized screens.Use 
this function to select the network function.
OPTIONS
Input Source
Source Lock
High Altitude
Information Hide
Keypad Lock
Test Pattern
OPTIONS
Off
12V Trigger
Off
Off
Off
None
Off
To turn off the key- ™pad lock, press and hold “Enter” key on top of the projector for 5 seconds. 
						

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IR Function
On: Choose “On”, the projector can be operated by the remote  `
control.
Front: Choose “Front”, the projector can be operated by the  `
remote control from front IR receiver.
Top: Choose “Top”, the projector can be operated by the re- `
mote control from top IR receiver.
Off: Choose “Off”, you will only be able to use the control panel  `
keys.
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. 
						

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OPTIONS |  
Lamp Settings
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.
Lamp Mode
Bright:  `Choose “Bright” to increase the brightness. 
Eco.:  `Choose “Eco.” to dim the projector lamp which will lower 
power consumption and extend the lamp life. 
Eco+: When Eco+ mode is activated, the brightness level of  `
the content is automatically detected to significantly reduced 
lamp power consumption (up to 70%) during periods of 
inactivity.  
Lamp Reset
Reset the lamp hour counter after replacing the lamp.
When ambient  ™temperature is over 40°C in operat-ing, the projector will switch to Eco automatically.“Lamp Mode” can  ™be indipendently set for 2D and 3D.
Lamp Hours
Lamp Reminder
Lamp Mode
Lamp Reset
OPTIONS
    Exit
Lamp Settings
Off
Bright 
						

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OPTIONS | 
Advanced
Direct Power On
Choose “On” to activate Direct Power mode. The projector will 
automatically power on when AC power is supplied, without 
pressing the “” key on the projector control panel or 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).
Quick Resume
On: If the projector is accidentally turned off, this feature  `
allows the projector to be instantly powered on again, if 
selected within a period of 100 seconds.
Off: The fan will start cooling the system immediately when  `
user turns off the projector.
Power Mode (Standby)
Eco.: Choose “Eco.” to save power dissipation further < 0.5W.  `
Active: Choose “Active” to return to normal standby and the  `
VGA out port will be enabled. 
 
When Power mode  ™(Standby) is set to Eco (
						

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OPTIONS |  
Filter Settings
Filter Usage Hours
Display the filter time.
Optional Filter Installed
Select “Yes” to display warning message after 500 hours of use. 
Select “No” to turn off warning message.
Filter Reminder
Choose this function to show or hide the warning massage when 
the changing filter message is displayed. (Factory default setting: 
500 hours)
Filter Reset
Reset the dust filter counter after replacing or cleaning  the dust 
filter.
Filter Usage Hours
Optional Filter Installed
Filter Reminder
Filter Reset
OPTIONS
    Exit
Filter Settings
Ye s
1000 hr 
						

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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 the pins of connectors are not crooked 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 control or control panel. `
If you are using a PC: `
For Windows 95, 98, 2000, XP, Windows 7:
Open the “My Computer” icon, the “Control Panel” folder, and 1. 
then double click on the “Display” icon.
Select the “Settings” tab.2. 
Verify that your display resolution setting is lower than or equal 3. 
to WUXGA (1920 × 1200).
Click on the “Advanced Properties” button.4. 
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.
Verify the resolution setting is lower than or equal to WUXGA 5. 
(1920 × 1200).
Select the “Change” button under the “Monitor” tab. 6. 
Click on “Show all devices”. Next, select “Standard monitor 7. 
types” under the SP box; choose the resolution mode you 
need under the “Models” box. 
Verify that the resolution setting of the monitor display is lower 8. 
than or equal to WUXGA (1920 × 1200). 
						

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Appendices
If you are using a Notebook: `
First, follow the steps above to adjust resolution of the  1. 
computer.
Press the appropriate keys listed below for your notebook 2. 
manufacturer to send signal out from notebook to projector. 
Example: [Fn]+[F4]
Acer   
[Fn]+[F5]
Asus    [Fn]+[F8]
Dell    [Fn]+[F8]
Gateway   
[Fn]+[F4]
Mac Apple: 
System Preference  Display  Arrangement   Mirror 
displayIBM/Lenovo   [Fn]+[F7]
HP/Compaq   [Fn]+[F4]
NEC     [Fn]+[F3]
Toshiba      [Fn]+[F5]
If you experience difficulty changing resolutions or your moni- `
tor 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 36 for more information. `
Change the monitor color setting on your computer. `
	Image	has	vertical	flickering	bar
Use “Frequency” to make an adjustment. See page 36 for  `
more information.
Check and re-configure 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 dis- `
tance from the projector. (refer to pages 21-22) 
						

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Appendices
 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 the LBX format DVD title, please change the format  `
as LBX in projector OSD.
If you play 4:3 format DVD title, please change the format as  `
4:3 in 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 lever on the top of the projector. `
Move the projector closer to or further from the screen. `
Press “Menu” on the projector panel, go to “Display-->Format”.  `
Try the different settings.
  Image has slanted sides:
If possible, reposition the projector so that it is centered on the  `
screen and below the bottom of the screen.
Use “Display-->V Keystone” from the OSD to make an adjust- `
ment.
 Image is reversed
Select “Setup-->Projection” from the OSD and adjust the pro- `
jection direction.
 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.
  Blurry double image
Press “3D Format” button and switch to “Off” to avoid normal  `
2D image is blurry double image.
 Two images, side-by-side format
Press “3D Format” button and switch to “SBS” for input signal  `
is HDMI 1.3 2D 1080i side-by-side.