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Optoma UHD38X 4K home theater and gaming projector with HDR

Item # 343UHD38X

The UHD38X delivers crystal-clear 4K on screens up to a massive 300 inches — plus some helpful extras for gamers.

The UHD38X delivers crystal-clear 4K on screens up to a massive 300 inches — plus some helpful extras for gamers.

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Item # 343UHD38X

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About the Optoma UHD38X

Colin M.

Brilliant 4K projection

The Optoma UHD38X projects a sharp 4K picture designed to match up with screens from 30" to 300" (sold separately). Its 4,000-lumen brightness makes it a solid pick even for rooms with a lot of ambient light, as long as there's no direct light on the screen.
Optoma UHD38X 4K home theater and gaming projector

The Optoma UHD38X offers a bright, colorful 4K picture with extra-fast response times for gamers.

Brilliant 4K projection

The Optoma UHD38X projects a sharp 4K picture designed to match up with screens from 30" to 300" (sold separately). Its 4,000-lumen brightness makes it a solid pick even for rooms with a lot of ambient light, as long as there's no direct light on the screen.

This compact projector can be mounted from your ceiling or sit neatly on a tabletop or bookshelf. If you prefer to project directly onto your wall, you can adjust your image to match its color. You can also correct and adjust each corner to fit uneven spaces and line up a perfectly square image.

4K enhanced by HDR

The UHD38X's DLP projection technology delivers excellent picture quality and lets you take advantage of the range of 4K content now available by connecting up a 4K Blu-ray player, streaming stick, or next-gen gaming console using one of the projector's two HDMI ports. If 4K wasn't crisp enough, this projector also supports HDR10 and HLG High Dynamic Range (HDR), bringing out additional detail and contrast when viewing HDR-encoded programs.

Great for gaming

The projector's Enhanced Gaming Mode boosts contrast and color for detail-rich visuals. It also drops input lag down to 4.2 milliseconds to keep your controls nice and responsive. But, as they say, that's not all. If you're playing on a next-gen console you can benefit from a smooth 120 Hz refresh rate at Full HD (1080p), and if you have a compatible PC, you can play in Full HD all the way up to a buttery 240 Hz. 

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Product highlights:

  • uses single-chip DLP system with XPR pixel-shifting technology to display true 4K UHD resolution (3840 x 2160)
  • High Dynamic Range (HDR10, HLG) for extended picture contrast and brightness when viewing HDR content
  • eight-segment color wheel reproduces the Rec.709 color gamut for wide range of authentic, cinematic colors
  • supports 3D content (3D glasses required, sold separately)
  • supports HD sources at 24 fps for cinema-like image quality
  • customize and save ISF calibration modes for optimized day/night viewing
  • Wall Color setting lets you optimize the projected image based on the color of your wall
    • six options: blackboard, light yellow, light green, light blue, pink, and grey
  • four-corner correction lets you adjust the keystone of the projector vertically and horizontally, letting you warp each corner to match uneven spaces
  • widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio (can also display 4:3 material)
  • lamp lifespan: up to 400 hours (Bright), 15,000 hours (Dynamic), 10,000 hours (Eco)
  • light output: 4,000 lumens
  • 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio
  • refresh rate: 60 Hz (4K)
  • recommended screen sizes: 30" to 300"
Gaming features:
  • Enhanced Gaming Mode optimizes contrast, color, and response times for video games
  • lightning fast input lag down to 4.2 milliseconds
  • 1080p @ 240 Hz with compatible PCs
  • 1080p @ 120 Hz with next-gen consoles
Image adjustment:
  • 1.1X zoom lens (manual)
  • horizontal keystone correction: +/- 40°
  • vertical keystone correction: +/- 40°
Sound:
  • built-in 10-watt speaker
Connections:
  • 2 HDMI 2.0 ports
  • Toslink optical digital audio output
  • 3.5mm analog audio input and output
  • RS-232 port for external control of the projector via compatible computer or third-party control device
  • 12-volt trigger output for controlling a motorized screen
  • 1.5A USB-A port can power a streaming stick (sold separately)
General info and included accessories:
  • includes LED backlit remote
  • projection method: front, rear
    • can be ceiling-mounted with bracket (sold separately)
  • dimensions (measured by Crutchfield): 12-3/8"W x 4-3/4"H x 13"D
  • weight: 8.77 lbs.
  • warranty: 1 year (projector), 90 days (lamp)
  • MFR # UHD38X

What's in the box:

  • Video projector
  • 6' AC power cord
  • Remote control
  • 2 "AAA" batteries
  • Quick Start User Manual

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More details on the Optoma UHD38X

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Features & specs

Picture
Native Resolution (pixels) 1920 x 1080
Resolution with Pixel Shift 4K UHD (8.3 million pixels)
Picture Size Range 30 to 300 inches
Display Technology DLP
3D-Capable Active (emitter built in)
Aspect Ratio 16:9, 4:3
Contrast Ratio 1,000,000:1
Dynamic Iris No
Brightness (in ANSI Lumens) 4000
Mounting Options and Design
Ceiling Yes
Tabletop Yes
Ultra Short Throw No
Portable Design No
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
HDR10 Yes
HDR10+ No
HLG Yes
Dolby Vision No
Next-gen Gaming Features
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) No
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) No
4K/120Hz HDMI Inputs None
eARC No
Smart TV Features
Apple TV App No
Apple AirPlay 2 No
Android TV No
Chromecast Built-in No
Connections
HDMI Inputs 2
HDMI Version 2.0
Audio Return Channel No
Wireless HDMI Input No
Audio Output 35.mm, Optical
USB Media Port USB-A (charge only)
RS-232 Port Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes
Wireless Features
Bluetooth No
Wi-Fi No
Other Info
Light Source Lamp
Approximate Lamp Life 4000-10000 hrs
Bulb Wattage 240
Vertical Lens Shift No
Horizontal Lens Shift No
Vertical Keystone Correction Yes
Horizontal Keystone Correction Yes
Fan Noise 26dB(typ),28dB(max)
Width (inches) 12-3/8
Height (inches) 4-3/4
Depth (inches) 13
Weight 8.77 lbs
Parts Warranty 1 Year
Labor Warranty 1 Year
Type of Warranty Service In-home or Carry-in
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Features

DLP Projector: The Optoma UHD38X projector incorporates DLP technology from Texas Instruments (TI), which creates razor sharp pictures and amazing videos with incredible colors and brightness, while also providing reliability and longevity. It can be used with 30" to 300" screen sizes.

  • DLP is a reflective technology and can deliver images with both high native ANSI contrast (1,000,000:1) and exceptional brightness (4000 lumens), creating a picture that is natural and life-like.
  • Video and graphics produced by the latest DLP technology are sharper because the mirrors on the DLP chip are so close together that the gaps between pixels in an image are less noticeable. Spaced less than one micron apart, its mirrors create a crisp, detailed image.
  • The inherent speed of DLP technology means that Optoma projector can output video and images at an astonishing rate of 240Hz (1080p), 120Hz (1080p), or 60Hz (4K) for clear and seamless motion.

XPR 4K Pixel-Shift Technology: Texas Instrument's XPR Technology is a pixel-shifting technology that helps the DLP projector achieve CTA (Consumer Technology Association) approved 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) resolution. XPR Technology utilizes lightning fast pixel-shifting that creates pixels horizontally and vertically to perfectly quadruple the DLP projector's Texas Instrument (TI) 0.47" DMD 1080p chip and generate 8.3 million distinct pixels on-screen. That's 4x more detail than Full HD 1080p and more than 2x the detail of Epson's 4K Pro UHD technology, which delivers just 4.1 million pixels.

  • 4K UHD Resolution: 4K UHD resolution delivers sharper, life-like images and richer colors - allowing you to sit closer to the screen and enjoy a more immersive experience.
  • 4K UHD Upscale: The Optoma UHD38X projector will also upscale lower resolution source content to 4K UHD. It will upscale WXGA, 720p, 1080p, WUXGA, and 1440p video resolutions to 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 60Hz.

Note: The Optoma UHD38X is not Native 4K. It uses pixel-shifting technology to create a 4K display image from a 1080p DLP chip.

240W Lamp: The Optoma DLP projector utilizes a user-replaceable 240W lamp for high brightness and long-lasting life. The 240W lamp delivers high brightness (4000 lumens) for a vibrant image in well-lit environments (with no direct sunlight or lights directed on the screen). It has a lamp life of 15,000 hours (ECO) / 10,000 hours (Dynamic), or 4,000 hours (Bright). You can order a replacement lamp from Optoma by entering the serial number of your projector here.

Projection Lens: The Optoma UHD38X's projection lens has a focal length of 15.84mm to 17.42mm and throw ratio of 1.5 to1.66:1. The projection lens offers an optical (1:1x) with a manual zoom lever and focus ring to make sure your projected image looks great on screen. To adjust the image size, turn the zoom lever clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the projected image size. To adjust the focus, turn the focus ring clockwise or counterclockwise until the image is sharp and detailed. The projector will focus at a distance of 3.9"' to 32.5'.

  • Image Shift: Image Shift electronically adjusts the projected image position horizontally or vertically (this is not true Lens Shift where the actual lens moves).
  • 4-Corner Correction: You can adjust the projector's keystone in both the vertical and horizontal plane. You can individually adjust each corner of the image to create a perfectly square image. Ideal for uneven walls or where projector placement is awkward and needs to be installed at an angle.

Amazing Color Technology: Equipped with Optoma's Amazing Color technology, which includes an 8-segment enhanced color wheel and support for a variety of wide color gamut standards. the UHD38X DLP projector lets you watch your movies, TV shows, and play games with vivid colors. Its capable of reproducing the Rec.709 (HDTV standard), DCI-P3 (CIE standard), and REC.2020 (HDR standard) wide color gamuts, to guarantee accurate reproduction of cinematic color exactly as the director intended.

  • BrilliantColor: BrilliantColor technology utilizes a new color-processing algorithm and enhancements to enable higher brightness while providing true, more vibrant colors in picture.
  • CMS (Color Management System): Its CMS (Color Management System) displays accurate lifelike colors to best match your viewing content and environment; this unique feature provides you with the flexibility to fine-tune the color settings for optimal precision.

Dynamic Black Technology: Dynamic Black Technology gives more depth to your image by smoothly adjusting the lamp output, based on the brightness information of each frame. As a result, the Optoma UHD38X DLP projector can create a stunning high contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1. Bright scenes appear crisp and clear, while dark scenes remain detailed with deep blacks and exceptional light and shade detail.

Dual HDMI 2.0 Inputs: With dual HDMI 2.0 inputs, you can connect your game console, set-top box, laptop, PC, Blu-ray player or media streamer to the Optoma UHD38X DLP projector. You can even turn it into a smart projector by connecting an HDMI dongle like the Google Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, or Roku stick (sold separately).

  • Video Resolutions: Supported video resolutions include 4K UHD 2160p (24/50/60Hz), 1080p (24/50/60Hz), 1080i (50/60Hz), 720p (50/60Hz), and 480i/p.
  • Color Depth: Supported color depths include 4:4:4 (8-bit), 4:2:2 (8-bit), and 4:2:0 (8-/10-/12-bit) for 4K @ 60Hz or 30Hz. 4:4:4 (10-/12-bit) and 4:2:2 (10-/12-bit) is also support for 4K @ 30Hz.
  • HDCP 2.2: Both HDMI 2.0 inputs are HDCP 2.2 compliant for playback of copyrighted 4K/HDR material from a Blu-ray player, setup box, media streamer, or game console.
  • 24p: Most movies are shot at 24 frames per second (fps). To preserve the purity of the original image, The Optoma DLP projector can accept high definition sources at 24 fps to display movies exactly as the director intended.

Note: There are no analog composite or component video input

HDR Compatible: The Optoma UHD38X is capable of receiving and displaying HDR content via its HDMI 2.0 input. HDR (High Dynamic Range) enhances the image brightness and contrast for more detail and texture with a greater sense of depth in order to produce a more natural and life like image. The projector is compatible with HDR10 and HLG formats (not compatible with HDR10+ or Dolby Vision). You can choose between 4 HDR Picture Modes to adjust the dynamic range according to the video content or environment.-

  • Bright: Choose the Bright Mode for brighter and more saturated colors.
  • Standard: Choose Standard Mode for natural looking colors with a balance of warm and cool tones.
  • Film: Choose Film Mode for improved improved motion and film-like image.
  • Detail: Choose Detail Mode for improved detail and image sharpness.

Enhanced Gaming: Enhanced Gaming Mode combined with a fast refresh rate delivers low-latency, fast input response times for 1080p and 4K video; perfect for fast-paced and competitive console or PC gaming. The Game Display Mode provides a visual advantage by boosting shadows and dark scenes for greater visibility of impending obstacles.

  • 1080p HD: 4.5ms @ 240 Hz, 8.9ms @ 120 Hz, or 16.7ms @ 60Hz
  • 4K UHD: 16.7ms @ 60Hz

Note: The projector does not support 4k/120Hz.

3D-Ready: The Optoma UHD38X DLP projector can display 1080p 3D content from almost any 3D source, including 3D Blu-ray players, 3D broadcasting, and the latest generation games consoles. You'll need a pair of Optoma's DLP Link active shutter 3D Glasses (sold separately - not available at Crutchfield). 3D content is available in 720p or 1080p (not 4K).

PC Input: The Optoma UHD38X is equipped with a VGA (15-pin D-Sub) connector and stereo minijack 3.5mm audio input for connection of a computer monitor. The VGA input supports the following video resolutions - 4K UHD (2160p), WUXGA, HDTV (1080p), UXGA, SXGA, WXGA+, WXGA (1366x768), WXGA, HDTV (720p), XGA, SVGA, VGA,

Display Modes: You can choose from a variety of factory optimized display mode presets to suit your source content, as well as manually adjust picture settings to suit your personal preference.

  • Reference: This mode is intended to reproduce as close as possible the image the way the movie director intended. Color, color temperature, brightness, contrast and gamma settings are all configured to standard reference levels.
  • HDR/HLG: HDR Mode decodes and displays High Dynamic Range (HDR) content for the deepest blacks, brightest whites, and vivid cinematic color. This mode will be automatically enabled if HDR is set to On and HDR Content is sent to the projector. There is also a dedicated HLG mode for HDR content that uses the Hybrid Log-Gamma format.
  • HDR SIM: This mode is used to enhance non-HDR content with simulated High Dynamic Range (HDR). Choose this mode to enhance gamma, contrast, and color saturation for non-HDR content (720p and 1080p Broadcast/Cable TV, 1080p Blu-ray, non-HDR Games, etc). This mode can only be used with non-HDR content.
  • Cinema: The Cinema Mode provides the best colors for watching movies.
  • Game: Select Game Mode to increase the brightness and response time level for enjoying video games.
  • Bright: The Bright mode offers maximum brightness.
  • ISF: The ISF modes allow you to save your calibrated day and night mode settings for the highest possible viewing experience.
  • 3D: 3D Mode allows you to enjoy a three-dimensional effect from 3D content; 3D active glass are required and sold separately.
  • User: The User Mode allows you to manually adjust the projector's Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness, Color, Tint, Gamma, Color Temperature, Color Space, and RGB.

Wall Color Adjustment: If you are not going to be using a projection screen and do not have a white wall, you can use the projector's Wall Color adjustment feature. No problem! With the Wall Color setting you can alter the projected image based on the color of your wall. With six options to choose from you can easily adjust for blackboard, light yellow, light green, light blue, pink and grey walls to get the most accurate color gamut.

Audio Section: The Optoma DLP projector features a built-in 10 watt speaker for audio playback, so you don't have to connect external speakers. There is also an analog stereo minijack (3.5mm) audio output and optical (toslink) digital audio output for connection of a soundbar or powered speaker. The projector can only output a 2ch PCM audio signal (not compatible with Dolby Digital or DTS). The projector does not support ARC or eARC.

Mounting Options: The Optoma DLP projector is designed to be installed in one of 4 possible positions. It can be tabletop or ceiling mounted in front of or behind your projection screen (ceiling mounting bracket sold separately). The projector should be placed flat on a surface and 90-degrees (perpendicular) to the screen. The projector is equipped with three adjustable feet for adjusting the image height when installing the projector on a tabletop. There are three M4 threaded inserts on the bottom of the projector to attach a ceiling mount bracket (sold separately).

  • The tilt angle of the projector should not exceed 15 degrees, nor should the projector be installed in any way other than the tabletop and ceiling mount, otherwise lamp life could decrease dramatically, and may lead to other unpredictable damages.
  • Allow at least 11.8125" on both the left and right sides of the projector, as well as allow at least 3.9375" above and behind the projector for proper ventilation.

Note: Your room layout or personal preference will dictate which installation location you select. Take into consideration the size and position of your screen, the location of a suitable power outlet, as well as the location and distance between the projector and the rest of your audio/video equipment.

Projection Distance: The further away the projector is placed from the screen the projected image size increases and vertical offset also increases proportionally. See chart below for recommended projector distance based on size of screen; or use the Optoma Projection Calculator to assist you with placement of the projector.

Screen Size Throw Distance
30" 43.1"
60" 78.4' to 86.3'
90" 117.6" to 129.4"
100" 130.7" to 143.8"
120" 156.8" to 172.4"
150" 196.0" to 215.6"
200" 261.4" to 287.4"
250" 326.6" to 359.3"
300" 392.8"

Power Requirements: The Optoma UHD38X DLP projector comes with a detachable 6' AC power cord (IEC 3-prong) that will need to be plugged into an AC wall outlet or surge protector/line-conditioner (sold separately).

  • Auto Power Off: There may be instances when the projector is left running when not in use. To help save energy, the Auto Power Off feature automatically turns off the projector after a set period of time if it is not being used.
  • Timers: A Sleep Timer allows you to set the projector to automatically turn off after a predetermined set amount of time. The Security Timer lets you set the number of hours the projector can be used; once this time has elapsed you will be requested to enter your password again.

Flexible Control: The Optoma UHD38X projector offers top-panel controls, comes with an IR remote, and is HDMI-CEC compatible.

  • Top-Panel: Top-panel controls included Power, Menu, Source, Information, Re-Sync, 4 Directional Select Keys, and Keystone Correction. Also on the top-panel are 3 LEDs that indicate On/Standby, Lamp, and Temperature.
  • Backlit Remote: The included IR remote provides wireless operation of the Optoma UHD38X DLP projector. The remote is designed with subtle white LEDs to light up the buttons, making it to see and operate, especially in the dark. The IR (infrared) control sensor is located on top of the projector. Make sure to hold the remote control at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the projector's top IR remote control sensor to function correctly. The distance between the remote control and the sensor should be no longer than 22'.
  • HDMI-CEC: HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronic Control) enables synchronization of Power On/Off between the UHD38X and connected HDMI-CEC compatible sources.

Remote Management: The UHD38X offers remote management and custom integration through its RS-232C port and 12V Trigger out.

  • RS-232C Port: The projector offers remote management control through its RS-232C port. The RS-232C port can be used to control Power, Brightness, Contrast, and other projector settings from your laptop or desktop computer, or a 3rd party remote management system - such as Crestron, Extron, AMX, or PJLink.
  • 12V Trigger Out: The 12V Trigger Out consists a female mono-minijack (3.5mm) which enables control of motorized screens that feature a 12V Trigger Input.

USB Power Port: Use the projector's USB-A port (5V/1.5A) to power an HDMI dongle, such as Google Chromecast or Roku Stick (sold separately).

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Does this unit support ARC or eARC to connect to my Onkyo TX-NR6100 and 7.2 Speaker set up in my theatre room?
bagoblue  Oct 18, 2023
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Thank you for your question, Brian. This projector doesn't support ARC or eARC, you can connect the projector using the Optical Digital output on the projector to your Onkyo's Optical Digital input. I recommend reaching out to one of our Advisors at 1-800-324-9695, they'll be able to go over other projector options that do have ARC/eARC support for your system.
andrea  Oct 18, 2023 (Staff)

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