Optoma UHD38 Bright, True 4K UHD Gaming Projector

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User Manual Specification
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Installation Instruction

Quick Start User Manual

This is the main product document for model UHD38.

The file format is pdf, 57 pages, you can download this manual here .

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY ............................................................................................... 4
Important Safety Instruction....................................................................................................... 4
Cleaning the Lens...................................................................................................................... 5
3D Safety Information ................................................................................................................ 6
Copyright ................................................................................................................................... 6
Disclaimer .................................................................................................................................. 7
Trademark Recognition ............................................................................................................. 7
FCC ........................................................................................................................................... 7
Declaration of Conformity for EU countries ............................................................................... 8
WEEE ........................................................................................................................................ 8
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................ 9
Package Overview..................................................................................................................... 9
Standard accessories ................................................................................................................ 9
Optional accessories ................................................................................................................. 9
Product Overview ..................................................................................................................... 10
Connections.............................................................................................................................. 11
Keypad ..................................................................................................................................... 12
Remote control ......................................................................................................................... 13
SETUP AND INSTALLATION ........................................................... 14
Installing the projector .............................................................................................................. 14
Connecting sources to the projector ......................................................................................... 15
Adjusting the projector image ................................................................................................... 16
Remote setup ........................................................................................................................... 17
USING THE PROJECTOR ............................................................... 19
Powering on / o the projector .................................................................................................. 19
Selecting an input source ......................................................................................................... 21
Menu navigation and features .................................................................................................. 22
OSD Menu tree......................................................................................................................... 23
Display menu ............................................................................................................................ 30
Audio menu .............................................................................................................................. 35
Setup menu .............................................................................................................................. 36
Info menu.................................................................................................................................. 39
MAINTENANCE ................................................................................. 40
Replacing the lamp (Maintenance personnel only) .................................................................. 40
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION .......................................................... 42
Compatible resolutions ............................................................................................................. 42
Image size and projection distance .......................................................................................... 47
Projector dimensions and ceiling mount installation ................................................................. 48
IR remote codes ....................................................................................................................... 49
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................ 51
Warning indicators .................................................................................................................... 52
Specications ........................................................................................................................... 55
Optoma global oces ............................................................................................................... 56
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SAFETY
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Important Safety Instruction
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Note: 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 40-41.
Do not setup the projector in places where it might be subjected to vibration or shock.
Do not touch the lens with bare hands.
Remove battery/batteries from remote control before storage. If the battery/batteries are left in the
remote for long periods, they may leak.
Do not use or store the projector in places where smoke from oil or cigarettes may be present, as it can
adversely aect the quality of the projector performance.
Please follow the correct projector orientation installation as non standard installation may aect the
projector performance.
Use a power strip and or surge protector. As power outages and brown-outs can KILL devices
Cleaning the Lens
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3D Safety Information
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Warning
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Photosensitive Seizure Warning and Other Health Risks
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
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
Notice: Shielded cables


Caution


Operation Conditions


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Notice: Canadian users


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Declaration of Conformity for EU countries

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
WEEE
Disposal instructions

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INTRODUCTION
Package Overview

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

Standard accessories
Optional accessories
Note: Optional accessories vary depending on model, specication and region.
Remote control Power leadProjector Documentation
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
Note:
The actual remote control may vary depending on the region.
The remote control is shipped with the batteries
* For warranty Information, please visit https://www.optoma.com/support/download.
Lens cap
ON
OFF
Menu
VGA1
HDMI1
User2
Contrast
Aspect ratio
DB
Volume
Source
Re-sync
User1
Brightness
Keystone
Mute
User3
Mode
3D
Sleep Timer
Volume
HDMI2
VGA2 Video YPbPr
HDMI cable
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INTRODUCTION
Product Overview
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Note:
Do not block projector intake and exhaust vents
When operating the projector in an enclosed space, allow at least 30 cm clearance around the intake
and exhaust vents.
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INTRODUCTION
Connections
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   
   
   
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INTRODUCTION
Keypad
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No Item No Item
   
   
   
   
   
   
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INTRODUCTION
Remote control
ON
OFF
Menu
VGA1
HDMI1
User2
Contrast
Aspect ratio
DB
Volume
Source
Re-sync
User1
Brightness
Keystone
Mute
User3
Mode
3D
Sleep Timer
Volume
HDMI2
VGA2 Video YPbPr


















No Item No Item
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 󰀨
Note: Some keys may have no function for models that do not support these features.
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SETUP AND INSTALLATION
Installing the projector




Table mount front Ceiling mount front
Table mount rear Ceiling mount rear


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47
Note: The further away the projector is placed from the screen the projected image size increases and vertical
oset also increases proportionally.
IMPORTANT!
Do not operate the projector in any orientation other that table top or ceiling mount. The projector should
be horizontal and not tilted either forwards/backwards or left/right. Any other orientation will invalidate
the warranty and may shorten the lifetime of the projector lamp or the projector itself. For none standard
installation advise please contact Optoma.
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SETUP AND INSTALLATION
Connecting sources to the projector


No Item No Item No Item
     
     
     
   
Note: To ensure the best image quality and avoid connection errors, we recommend the use of High Speed or
Premium Certied HDMI cables up to 5 meters.
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SETUP AND INSTALLATION
Adjusting the projector image
Image height

 
 


Zoom and focus





Note: The projector will focus at a distance of 1.2m to 9.9m.
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SETUP AND INSTALLATION
Remote setup
Installing / replacing the batteries

 
 
 
Note: Replace only with the same or equivalent type batteries.
CAUTION

󰀨󰀨󰀨





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SETUP AND INSTALLATION
E󰀨ective range



Note: When pointing the remote control directly (0 degrees angle) on the IR sensor, the distance between the
remote control and the sensor should not be longer than 10 meters (~32 feet).



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

󰀨
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󰀨
󰀨
󰀨
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USING THE PROJECTOR
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USING THE PROJECTOR
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 󰀨  
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
   
  
 



 
 
Note: It is not recommended that the projector is turned on immediately, right after a power o procedure.
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Selecting an input source

 
Source 
ON
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Menu
VGA1
HDMI1
User2
Contrast
Aspect ratio
DB
Volume
Source
Re-sync
User1
Brightness
Keystone
Mute
User3
Mode
3D
Sleep Timer
Volume
HDMI2
VGA2 Video YPbPr
ON
OFF
Menu
VGA1
HDMI1
User2
Contrast
Aspect ratio
DB
Volume
Source
Re-sync
User1
Brightness
Keystone
Mute
User3
Mode
3D
Sleep Timer
Volume
HDMI2
VGA2 Video YPbPr
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Menu navigation and features


  
 pq
 
 pq 
tu
 
  
  
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


Display


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






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OSD Menu tree
Note:
The design function depends on model and region.
The functions are subject to the actual product, the changes will not be notied.
Main
Menu
Sub Menu Sub Menu 2 Sub Menu 3 Sub Menu 4 Values
 














󰀨








󰀨













 
 
 
 
 
Tint 
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Main
Menu
Sub Menu Sub Menu 2 Sub Menu 3 Sub Menu 4 Values
 








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
Cinema
HDR




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HLG
HDR SIM.


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Game
Reference


Bright
User
3D󰀨
󰀨
ISF Day
ISF Night

ISF 3D
Note: For access and calibration of ISF daytime and night viewing modes, please contact your local dealer.
Wall Color
󰀨

Dynamic Range
󰀨

Note: VGA does not support Dynamic Range.
HDR/HLG
O󰀨󰀨󰀨

Auto
HDR Picture Mode
Bright: 
Standard: 
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Film:
Detail:
HLG Picture Mode
Bright: 
Standard: 
Film:
Detail:
HDR Strength

Brightness

Contrast
󰀨
Sharpness

Color

Tint

Gamma


Film
Video
Graphics
Standard(2.2)
1.8 / 2.0 / 2.4
3D󰀨
󰀨
Note: These options are only available if the 3D mode function is disabled. In 3D mode, user can only select “3D”
for Gamma setting.
Color Settings

BrilliantColor
TM


Color Temperature
Color Matching
± 
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± 
± 
± 
± 
RGB Gain/Bias: 

± 
± 
Color Space (non-HDMI input only)

Color Space (HDMI input only)

Signal

Automatic

Frequency

Phase

H. Position
V. Position
Exit
Note: This menu is only available if the input source is RGB/Component.
Brightness Mode

Bright
Eco

Dynamic


Eco+

Reset

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Enhanced Gaming menu

Note:
*Only for 1080p 240Hz signals.
The input lag by signals is described in the following table:
The values in the table can vary slightly.
4K 60Hz 1080P 60Hz 1080p 120Hz 1080p240Hz
   
Please note that if “Enhanced Gaming” mode is enabled, the 3D, Aspect Ratio, Zoom, Image Shift,
and Geometric Correction functions are disabled auotomatically. These functions will be enabled again
if you disable “Enhanced Gaming” mode.
3D menu
3D Mode

3D Sync Invert

Aspect Ratio menu

4:3
16:9/21:9/32:9

LBX

Auto
Note:
Detailed informations about LBX mode:
± Some Letter-Box Format DVDs are not enhanced for 16x9 TVs. In this situation, the image
will not look right when displaying image in 16:9 mode. In this situation, please try to use the
4:3 mode to view the DVD. If the content is not 4:3, there will be black bars around the image
in 16:9 display. For this type of content, you can use LBX mode to ll the image on the 16:9
display.
± If you use an external anamorphic lens, this LBX mode also allows you to watch a 2.35:1
content (include Anamorphic DVD and HDTV lm source) that supports anamorphic wide is
enhanced for 16x9 Display in a wide 2.35:1 image. In this case, there are no black bars. Lamp
power and vertical resolution are fully utilized.
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4K UHD scaling table
16 : 9 screen 480i/p 576i/p 720p 1080i/p 2160p
 
 
LBX 
 

 



Auto mapping rule
Input resolution Auto/Scale
H-resolution V-resolution 3840 2160
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   
   
   
   
   

   
   
   
SDTV
   
   
HDTV
   
   
Zoom menu

Image Shift menu

Note: The image size will reduce slightly when adjusting the horizontal and vertical keystone.
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Geometric Correction menu
Four Corners: 

Note: While adjusting the Four Corners, the Zoom, Aspect Ratio, and Image Shift menus are
disabled. To enable Zoom, Aspect Ratio, and Image Shift, reset the Four Corners settings to
the factory defaults.
H Keystone:


V Keystone:


Reset:
Audio menu
Internal Speaker
󰀨
O󰀨: 󰀨󰀨
On:
Mute
󰀨
O󰀨: 󰀨󰀨
On:
Note: “Mute” function aects both internal and external speaker volume.
Volume

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Setup menu
Projection

Lamp Settings menu
Lamp Reminder


Lamp Reset

Filter Settings menu
Filter Usage Hours

Optional Filter Installed

Yes: 
Note: “Filter Usage Hours / Filter Reminder / Filter Reset” will only appear when “Optional Filter
Installed” is “Yes”.
No: 󰀨
Filter Reminder


Filter Reset

Power Settings menu
Direct Power On


Auto Power O󰀨 (min.)

󰀨
Sleep Timer (min.)

Sleep Timer (min.): 
󰀨

Note: The Sleep Timer is reset every time when the projector is powered o.
Always On: 
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Security menu
Security

O󰀨: 󰀨
On: 
Security Timer


Change Password

Test Pattern menu
󰀨
Remote Settings menu
IR Function

On: 
O󰀨: 󰀨󰀨

User1/ User2/ User3


Projector ID menu

12V Trigger menu

Note: 3.5mm mini jack that outputs 12V 500mA (max.) for relay system control.
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O󰀨󰀨
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USING THE PROJECTOR
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

Menu Settings

Menu Location
Menu Timer
Auto Source

Input Source

High Altitude

Display Mode Lock
󰀨
Keypad Lock

󰀨
Information Hide

O󰀨:󰀨
On: 
Logo
󰀨

Default:
Neutral: 
Background Color

Reset menu
Reset OSD

Reset to Default

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USING THE PROJECTOR
Info menu












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MAINTENANCE
Replacing the lamp (Maintenance personnel only)






󰀨
󰀨󰀨






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Replacing the lamp (continued)
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
 󰀨 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 



Note:
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 shatter. Use a dry cloth to clean
the lamp module if it was accidentally touched.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Compatible resolutions
Video compatibility
Signal Resolution
SDTV 
HDTV 
UHD 

Signal Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) Notes
  

  
  
  
  
  
  
   
Note: Searching time for each I/O port is less than 5 seconds, except for the HDMI port.
Computer compatibility

Signal Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) Notes for Mac
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
  
   
   
UHD  
Note: (*)1920 x 1200 @60hz only support RB (reduced blanking).
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Signal Resolution
Frequency H Refresh Rate
(KHz) (Hz) Video Digital Analog Note
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
      
     
     
     
      
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
      
     
     
     
     
     
HDTV     
HDTV     
HDTV     
HDTV     
HDTV     
HDTV      
HDTV     
HDTV     
SDTV      
SDTV     
SDTV     
SDTV      
SDTV     
SDTV     
Note: “ means the resolution is supportred, “N/A” means the resolution is not supported.
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Resolution
Macbook
Compatibility
Macbook Pro (Intel)
Compatibility
Power Mac G5
Compatibility
Power Mac G4
Compatibility
Hz Digital Analog Digital Analog Digital Analog Digital Analog
    
  
  
   
  
  
  
  
  
    
    
      
    
    
     
    


   
 
Note:
“ means the resolution is supportred, “N/A” means the resolution is not supported.
(*1) 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz only support RB (reduced blanking).
Input signal for HDMI
Signal Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) Notes for Mac
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
WQHD   
   
   
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Note:
“ means the resolution is supportred, “N/A” means the resolution is not supported.
(*1) 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz only support RB (reduced blanking).
(*2) Windows 10 standard timing.
Extended Display Identication Data (EDID) tables

B0/Established
Timing
B0/Standard
Timing
B0/Standard Timing B1/Video Mode B1/Detail Timing



 
  
  
 
 
  
  


 
 
 
 
 
 
 




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
B0/Established Timing
B0/Standard
Timing
B0/Detail Timing B1/Video Mode B1/Detail Timing

  



 
 
 







3D Timing

2D Support Frame Rate Timing Format
  
 
  
 

Timing Format
  
 
 
 

 
 
 
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Image size and projection distance
Diagonal length (inch) size
of 16:9 Screen
Screen Size W x H Projection Distance (D)
O󰀨set (HD)
(m) (inch) (m) (feet)
Width Height Width Height Wide Tele Wide Tele (m) (inch)
         
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
         
Width
Height
Diagonal
Top View
Side View
Projection Distance (D)
Projection Distance (D)
Screen
Screen
Screen (W)
Screen (H)
Offset (Hd)
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Projector dimensions and ceiling mount installation
 
 





Note: Please note that damage resulting from incorrect installation will void the warranty.





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IR remote codes
ON
OFF
Menu
VGA1
HDMI1
User2
Contrast
Aspect ratio
DB
Volume
Source
Re-sync
User1
Brightness
Keystone
Mute
User3
Mode
3D
Sleep Timer
Volume
HDMI2
VGA2 Video YPbPr
Key
NEC
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Customer code Key code
Description
Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4
      
󰀨      󰀨
     
     
     
      
     BD
󰀨




    

󰀨
     




    


     


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NEC
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Customer code Key code
Description
Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4
     AD 󰀨
DB


    BB



      
      
    
 

    
    
    
      
      
     


      
     


     


     


     


      
      
      
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

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
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
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Image has slanted sides:
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Image is reversed
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Blurry double image
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The projector stops responding to all controls
󰀨

Lamp burns out or makes a popping sound


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Remote control problems
If the remote control does not work


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
Warning indicators


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


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LED lightning messages
Message
On/Standby LED Temp LED Lamp LED
(Red) (Blue) (Red) (Red)
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


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󰀨
 
󰀨
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

󰀨
  
  
  



 
 


󰀨
󰀨

󰀨
󰀨
󰀨
󰀨









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






󰀨







 
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Specications
Optical Description



 
 
 
󰀨 
Electrical Description










 



 
 
 
Mechanical Description
 




Weight 
 
Note: All specications are subject to change without notice.
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Optoma global o󰀩ces
󰀩
USA
 
 
 
Canada
 
 
 
Latin America
 
 
 
Europe


 
 
 
Benelux BV
 
 


France
 
 
 
Spain
 
 

Deutschland
 
 
 
Scandinavia
 
 
 



Korea
 
 


Japan
東京都足立区綾瀬
株式会社オーエス 
コンタクトセンター 
Taiwan
 
 
 
 
Hong Kong

 
 
 
China
 
 
 
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Specifications

Indexed Terms: 4K UHD, 4K Projector

Optoma UHD38 Questions and Answers

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