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Q: QuestionCan you connect speakers via Bluetooth?

Asked 9 years ago by SueM.

• A:Answer I have connected my Optoma 27 projector sound via a Bluetooth transmitter dongle (Aluratek ~ $30.00 at. Best Buy) to a Bluetooth speaker. Charge the transmitter for a couple of hours on your lap top. Plug it into the AUX on the back of the projector. Turn on your Bluetooth receiver sound system (mine is an LG wireless sound bar from Best Buy). Turn on the Bluetooth dongle transmitter at the projector and you should get sound from your Bluetooth speakers. (Good quality) I also tried a Bluetooth connection to my older LG surround sound system by plugging in a Bluetooth receiver to the sound system. It works but the sound quality is really bad because you lose resolution by transmitting through several connections. Note: You connect a laptop to the projector via HDMI 1 port. You must select the Optoma speaker on your laptop sound to send sound to the projector; then the dongle transmits to the sound bar. And remember Bluetooth only transmits 12 to 50' depending on your transmitter; the Aleurstek is good for 15'.

  Answered 9 years ago by MaverickVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionHow far back do you need to be for a 110 inch diagonal projection?

Asked 7 years ago by jafoalter.

• A:Answer 12.5. feet back. this is the measurement from your 110" screen back to the front of the lens of the projector. At least according to projector centrals calculator. Here is a screen shot attached.

  Answered 7 years ago by Eitenne

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Q: QuestionDoes it supports 5.1 surround system ?

Asked 7 years ago by Bharath.

• A:Answer yes it does. normally the common application would be -- one would run their source content via an HDMI cable to a receiver for surround sound, and out of the receiver to the projector for the video signal. that is how I have my system set up, and I mute the speaker built into the HD27 projector. this particular model from Optoma does not have a Optical port as other have stated, there probably are other models that do include that option, but the way to get audio out of this projector is via a 3.5mm audio jack (think headphone jack) and that would only be stereo not surround sound. Hope that helps.

  Answered 7 years ago by Optoma Support

  
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Q: Questiondoes thisprojetor optoma 27 hd come with a remote control?

Asked 5 years ago by Anonymous.

Q: QuestionHow do I connect my optima projector to my reciever

Asked 5 years ago by Scott.

Q: QuestionI’m trying to connect a DVD player to my optima projector? I have volume but can’t get picture

Asked 5 years ago by Anonymous.

Q: QuestionCan I hook this up to my MACBOOK AIR and project power points on WHITE WALLs with no screen?

Asked 7 years ago by hey.

• A:Answer The answer for your Mac book Air is yes you can you just need the appropriate adapter. Ideally we recommend a screen to project onto but you may use a white wall as well. With the wall you are using a smooth wall is recommended for the best image. Yet Select texture is acceptable.

  Answered 7 years ago by Optoma Support

  
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Q: QuestionI now have a gray or silver screen. With this projector should I get a white screen for better picture?

Asked 7 years ago by JohnnyD5150.

• A:Answer Hello, screen gain and color depends on personal preference. Gray Screen will yield better blacks in ambient light than a white screen. If you have total control over the light in the room, a white screen is just fine. But if you will deal with ambient light, a gray screen is a better choice as it will help to maintain better black levels. If this is your first projector, we recommend a gray screen with a gain of 1.2 or 1.4 (1.4 yields an image 1.4x brighter than the projected image -- same with 1.2 gain, image is 1.2x brighter than the projected image). Need more? Please contact Customer Service at: https://www.optoma.com/us/support/contact-us/ Thanks.

  Answered 7 years ago by Optoma Support

  
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Q: QuestionCan this be able to connected vía wifi to watch YouTube and Netflix?

Asked 7 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer No. You will need a device such as a cable box, Android TV device (like a Nvidia Shield) or Apple TV box connected to the projector to watch streaming services.

  Answered 7 years ago by ButcherBeardVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWill this be able to connect to a wireless soundbar and system? Or what do you think I will need to make it possible?

Asked 7 years ago by Dopeitsme.

• A:Answer Actually the HD27 model does have an audio out option, it is a 3.5mm (think headphone jack) on the back. But it would only be 2-channel stereo audio to your sound bar (if SB has RCA analog inputs, get a 3.5mm to 2 RCA jack adapter) and that connection won't output 5.1 surround. the other option I can think of is: if you get yourself an 'audio extractor', they go for about $ 25-30 US -- that would allow one to send surround sound of high quality to a separate wireless sound bar.

  Answered 7 years ago by Optoma Support

  
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Q: QuestionIs thia good to play a playstation 4

Asked 7 years ago by Angel.

• A:Answer That is a hard question to answer. I find games to be fine and I use a Nvidia Shield. But it might not be the projector for the job.

  Answered 7 years ago by ButcherBeardVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionI want a portable projector to show light shows and/or movies on a ship sail in the islands at night. Would this be a good option or is there a better one?

Asked 8 years ago by bridget.

• A:Answer It is fairly portable.

  Answered 7 years ago by ButcherBeardVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes the Optoma HD27 projector capable of watching movies on the curved screen ?

Asked 8 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer I'm confused about your question. Curved screens are very unique and specific to the environment they're used in. Thus, they require a specific lens which most upper end projectors have. This one in question is in the lower end of the middle class of "pro" projectors. So the short answer is no. Unless you don't mind a "bow tie" effect on your screen.

  Answered 8 years ago by MicroVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes this projector have the capability to be ceiling mounted?

Asked 9 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Yes, the picture can be flipped upside down. Also it can be set up for a rear projection.

  Answered 8 years ago by MicroVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes this come with a durable travel case? What other accessories does it have?

Asked 9 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer No travel case. Just the projector, cord, lens cover and wireless remote.

  Answered 8 years ago by DuBsVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionI need a projector that I can use periodically for business presentations of both word and excel. 50% of the time I would use for movies on a 10 foot screen at home. will this projector be able to both? Thanks,

Asked 9 years ago by Ron.

• A:Answer As long as your laptop has hdmi out you can and yes you can project a 10 foot screen. I am currently projecting a 12 foot diagonal and it is very sharp and bright even in a lit area.

  Answered 8 years ago by DuBsVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan you use an amazon fire stick to stream movies?

Asked 7 years ago by Skeeter.

• A:Answer yes you should be able to do that with the Optoma HD27. please check with amazon on the firestick 'streaming" ability but I am pretty sure that is one of the main purposes. one would put the amazon fire stick into one of the 2 available HDMI ports, than just select that HDMI port as the source device. keep in mind, unless the projector has a built in speaker (THIS ONE DOES) you would not hear decent audio unless you then also connect the audio out from the projector to a stereo to a receiver. Hope that helps,

  Answered 7 years ago by Optoma Support

  
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Q: QuestionCan this projector be mounted upside down? I am looking for projector that can be mounted on the sealing for a church.

Asked 8 years ago by SJLCGA.

• A:Answer Hi, I'm not sure if it can be mounted upside down. I do see 3 screw holes on the bottom so maybe you can. Also, This is super bright in my apartment. That being said, if the distance between the wall to the projector in your church is bigger then an average apartment living room, then you will lose brightness and might be difficult to see. Sorry for not being able to completely answer your projector. I attached an image of the bottom of the projector for reference.

  Answered 8 years ago by KevlarVerified Purchase

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