Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product EP747 Optoma Technology
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1 English Table of Contents T able of Contents ......................................................................................... 1 Usage Notice ................................................................................................ 2 Precautions .
2 English Usage Notice Precautions Follow all warnings, precautions and maintenance as recom- mended in this user’s guide to maximize the life of your unit. Warning- Do not look into the projector’s lens when the lamp is on. The bright light may hurt your eyes.
3 English Usage Notice Do: Turn off the product before cleaning. Use a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent to clean the display housing. Disconnect the power plug from AC outlet if the product is not being used for a long period of time.
4 English Introduction Product Features Congratulations and Thank You for choosing an EP747 projec- tor, an Optoma Product. This product is a XGA single chip 0.7” DLP TM projector. Outstanding features include: True XGA, 1024 x 768 addressable pixels Texas Instruments Single chip DLP TM Technology NTSC/NTSC4.
5 English Introduction Power Cord 1.8m VGA Cable 1.8m Wireless Remote Controller Composite Video Cable 1.8m (available in USA and ASIA regions only) Projector with lens cap Package Overview This projector comes with all the items shown below. Check to make sure your unit is complete.
6 English Introduction 1. Control Panel 2. Zoom Lever 3. Focus Ring 4. Elevator Button (one on each side) 5. Elevator Foot 6. IR Receivers 7. Power Button 8.
7 English Introduction Control Panel 1. Lamp Indicator LED 2. Temp Indicator LED 3. Power/Standby LED 4. Menu (On/Off) 5. Enter 6. IR Receiver 7. Keystone +/- 8.
8 English Introduction Connection Ports 1. DVI-D Input Connector (PC Digital/HDTV/HDCP Input) 2. VGA-In Connector (PC Analog signal/HDTV/Component Video Input) 3. Audio Input Connector (For DVI-D or VGA1-In) 4. S-Video Input Connector 5. Audio Input Connector (For S-Video) 6.
9 English Introduction Remote Control with Mouse Function and Laser Pointer 1. Power 2. Re-Sync 3. Keystone Correction 4. Display Format 5. Mouse 6. Mouse Right Click 7. Page Up 8. Page Down 9. Four Directional Select Keys 10. Enter 11. S-Video Source 12.
10 English Installation Connecting the Projector Due to the differ- ence in applications for each country, some regions may have different acces- sories. S-Video Output Video Output DVD Player, Set- top Box, HDTV receiver RGB 1. ..................
1 1 English Installation Connect the Video Due to the differ- ence in applications for each country, some regions may have different acces- sories. 1. ................................................................................................
12 English Installation Powering On the Projector 1. Remove the lens cap. 2. Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely connected. The Power LED will turn red. 3. Turn on the lamp by pressing “Power/Standby” button on the control panel.
13 English Installation Warning Indicator When the “TEMP” indicator turns red, it indicates the pro- jector has overheated. The projector will automatically shut itself down. When the “LAMP” indicator turns red, it indicates a prob- lem with the lamp.
14 English Installation Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Projector Image Height Tilt Adjusting Feet Elevator Foot Elevator Button The projector is equipped with elevator feet for adjusting the image height. To raise the image: 1. Press the elevator button .
15 English Installation 61.5" (156.3cm) 102.5" (260.4cm) 143.5" (364.6cm) 184.5" (468.8cm) 250.2" (635.4cm) 36.9" (93.8cm) 73.8" (187.5cm) 123.0" (312.5cm) 172.2" (437.5cm) 221.5" (562.5cm) 300.2" (762.
16 English User Controls Remote Control Control Panel Control Panel & Remote Control There are two ways for you to control the functions: Remote Control and Control Panel. Using the Control Panel Power Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on pages 12-13.
17 English User Controls Using the Remote Control Power Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on pages 12-13. Sync Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input source. Keystone Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting the projector (±15 degrees).
18 English User Controls S-Video Choose S-video source. VGA1 Choose primary VGA-In source. VGA2 Choose secondary VGA-In source or SCART source. DVI Choose DVI-D source.
19 English User Controls The Projector has multilingual On Screen Display menus that allow you to make image adjustments and change a variety of settings. The projector will automatically detect the source. How to Operate 1. To open the OSD menu, press “Menu” on the Remote Control or Control Panel.
20 English User Controls Menu Tree.
21 English User Controls Display Mode There are many factory presets optimized for various types of im- ages. PC: For computer or notebook. (brightest image) Photo: For optimum colour at high brightness. Video Cinema: For home theater.
22 English User Controls Colour Temp. Adjusts the colour temperature. At higher temperature, the screen looks colder; at lower temperature, the screen looks warmer. Saturation Adjusts a video image from black and white to fully saturated colour. Press the to decrease the amount of saturation in the image.
23 English User Controls Frequency “Frequency” changes the display data frequency to match the fre- quency of your computer’s graphic card. If you experience a vertical flickering bar, use this function to make an adjustment. Phase “Phase” synchronizes the signal timing of the display with the graphic card.
24 English User Controls Ver. Shift (16:9) Adjust the image position up or down, when you select the aspect ratio of 16:9. Press the to move the image down. Press the to move the image up. Input Signal Display area Picture area Display on Screen Ver.
25 English User Controls Colour Adjustment Adjust the Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Cyan and Magenta colors for advanced adjustment of the individual colors. Colour Adjustment Language Language Choose the multilingual OSD menu. Use the or key to select your preferred language.
26 English User Controls Menu Location Choose the menu location on the display screen. Projection Front-Desktop The factory default setting. Rear-Desktop When you select this function, the projector reverses the image so you can project from behind a translucent screen.
27 English User Controls Management High Altitude Choose “On” to turn on High Altitude mode. Operates the fans at full speed continuously to allow for proper high altitude cooling of the projector. Translucence Choose the menu transparency on the display screen.
28 English User Controls Projector ID Allows RS232 control of an individual projector. Range 01-99. Security Security Timer: Can be select the time (month/day/hour) func- tion to set the number of hours the projector can be used. Once the time has elapsed you will be requested to enter your pass- word again.
29 English User Controls Lamp Setting Projection Hours Displays the projection time. Lamp Hours Displays the cumulative lamp operating time. Reset Lamp Hours Resets the lamp life hour counter after replacing the lamp. Lamp Reminding Choose this function to show or to hide the warning message when the changing lamp message is displayed.
30 English Appendices Problem: 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.
31 English Appendices 5. Select the “Change” button under the “Monitor” tab. 6. Click on “Show all devices.” Next, select “Standard monitor types” under the SP box; choose the resolution mode you need under the “Models” box. If you are using a Notebook: 1.
32 English Appendices Make sure the projection screen is between distance 4.9 to 40.0 feet (1.5 to 12.2 meters) from the projector. See page 15. Problem: The image is stretched when displaying 16:9 DVD The projector automatically detects 16:9 DVD and adjusts the aspect ratio by digitizing to full screen with 4:3 default setting.
33 English Appendices Problem: Message Reminders Fan fail: Over temperature: Power Off: Replace the lamp:.
34 English Appendices Replacing the Lamp The projector keeps track of the lamp usage. It will show you a warning message When you see this message, change the lamp as soon as pos- sible. Make sure the projector has cooled down for at least 30 minutes before changing the lamp.
35 English Appendices Remark : “ * ”com- pressed computer image. Compatibility Modes Mode Resolution (ANALOG) (DIGITAL) V.Frequency (Hz) H.Frequency (kHz) V.Frequency (Hz) H.Frequency (kHz) VESA VGA 640 x 350 70 31.5 70 31.5 VESA VGA 640 x 350 85 37.
36 English Appendices RS232 Commands Pin no. Name I/O (From Projec- tor Side 1 TXD OUT 2 RXD IN 3 GND __ Pin no. Spec. 1 R(RED)/Cr 2 G(GREEN)/Y 3 B(BLUE)/Cb 4 GND 5 GND 6 GND 7 GND 8 GND 9 DDC 5V 10 G.
37 English Appendices Please note that damage resulting from incorrect installation will invalidate the war- ranty. Ceiling Mount Installation 1. To prevent damaging your projector, please use the ceiling mount package for installation.
38 English Appendices Optoma Global Office For service or support please contact your local office. USA 715 Sycamore Drive Tel : 408-383-3700 Milpitas, CA 95035, USA Fax: 408-383-3702 www.optomausa.com Service : service@optoma.com Canada 120 West Beaver Creek Road Unit #9 Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1L2, Canada Tel : 905-882-4228 Fax: 905-882-4229 www.
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