User manual OPTOMA EP716

Table of Contents Table of Contents ......................................................................................... 1 Usage Notice ................................................................................................ 2 Precautions ..........................................................................................................2 Introduction .................................................................................................. 4 Product Features ..................................................................................................4 Package Overview ...............................................................................................5 Product Overview .................................................................................................6 Main Unit ........................................................................................................................6 Control Panel .................................................................................................................7 Connection Ports ...........................................................................................................8 Wireless Remote Control ...............................................................................................9 Installation .................................................................................................. 10 Connecting the Projector ....................................................................................10 Powering On/Off the Projector ...........................................................................11 Powering On the Projector ........................................................................................... 11 Powering Off the projector ...........................................................................................12 Warning Indicator .........................................................................................................12 Adjusting the Projected Image ...........................................................................13 Adjusting the Projector Image Height ..........................................................................13 Adjusting the Projector Zoom / Focus ..........................................................................14 Adjusting Projected Image Size ...................................................................................14 User Controls ............................................................................................. 15 Control Panel & Remote Control ........................................................................15 On-Screen Display Menus .................................................................................18 How to operate ............................................................................................................18 Menu Tree ....................................................................................................................19 Language .....................................................................................................................20 Image-I ........................................................................................................................21 Image-II (Computer Mode)...........................................................................................23 Image-II (Video Mode) .................................................................................................25 Audio ............................................................................................................................27 Management ................................................................................................................28 Lamp Setting ...............................................................................................................31 Appendices ................................................................................................ 32 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................32 Replacing the lamp .............................................................................................36 Compatibility Modes ...........................................................................................37 Ceiling Mount Installation ...................................................................................38 1 ... English Usage Notice Precautions Follow all warnings, precautions and maintenance as recommended 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. Warning- To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. Warning- Please do not open or disassemble the product as this may cause electric shock. Warning- When changing the lamp, please allow unit to cool down, and follow all changing instructions. Warning- This product will detect the life of the lamp itself. Please be sure to change the lamp when it shows warning messages. Warning- Reset the "Lamp Reset" function from the On Screen Display "Lamp Setting" menu after replacing the lamp module (refer to page 31). Warning- When switching the projector off, please ensure the projector completes its cooling cycle before disconnecting power. Warning- Turn on the projector first and then the signal sources. Warning- Do not use lens cap when projector is in operation. Warning- When the lamp reaches the end of its life, it will burn out and may make a loud popping sound. If this happens, 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". English ... 2 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. Don't: Block the slots and openings on the unit provided for ventilation. Use abrasive cleaners, waxes or solvents to clean the unit. Use under the following conditions: - In extremely hot, cold or humid environments. - In areas susceptible to excessive dust and dirt. - Near any appliance that generates a strong magnetic field. - Place in direct sunlight. 3 ... English Introduction Product Features This product is an SVGA single chip 0.55" DLPTM projector. Outstanding features include: True SVGA, 800 x 600 addressable pixels Single chip Dark Chip2TM DLPTM technology NTSC/NTSC4.43/PAL/PAL-M/PAL-N/SECAM and HDTV compatible (480i/p, 576i/p, 720p, 1080i) Multi-Auto functions: Auto detection, Auto image and Auto saving the adjustments Full function remote control User friendly multilingual on screen display menu Advanced digital keystone correction and high quality full screen image re-scaling User friendly control panel Built-in one speaker with 2 Watt amplifier SXGA, XGA compression and VGA re-sizing Mac compatible English ... 4 Introduction Package Overview This projector comes with all the items shown below. Check to make sure your unit is complete. Contact your dealer immediately if anything is missing. Projector with lens cap Power Cord 1.8m VGA Cable 1.8m Composite Video Cable 1.8m Due to the difference in applications for each country, some regions may have different accessories. SCART RGB/S-Video Adaptor (available in European version only) Carrying Case Wireless Remote Controller 2 x AAA Batteries Documents : User's Guide Quick Start Card Warranty Card 5 ... English Introduction Product Overview Main Unit 1 2 3 4 8 7 6 5 9 10 8 10 English ... 6 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Control Panel Zoom Lever Focus Ring Power Socket Elevator Foot Elevator Button Zoom Lens IR Receivers Connection Ports Tilt Adjusting Feet Introduction Control Panel 1 2 3 10 4 9 8 7 4 6 5 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Power Indicator LED Temp Indicator LED Lamp Indicator LED Keystone Correction Power/Standby Re-Sync Source Four Directional Select Keys Menu (On/Off) Enter 7 ... English Introduction Connection Ports 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 9 IR Receiver USB Connector Monitor Loop-through Output Connector Composite Video Input Connector S-Video Input Connector Audio Input Connector PC Analog signal/SCART RGB/HDTV/Component Video Input Connector 8. PC Analog signal/HDTV/Component Video Input Connector 9. KensingtonTM Lock Port 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. English ... 8 Introduction Wireless Remote Control 1 2 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Power IR LED Hide Freeze D-Zoom Display Mode Menu Keystone Correction Re-Sync Volume + Volume Reset Enter Four Directional Select Keys VGA1 Source VGA2 Source Composite Video Source S-Video Source 8 9 10 11 3 4 5 6 12 13 7 14 15 17 16 18 9 ... English Installation Connecting the Projector RGB USB 1 DVD Player, Settop Box, HDTV receiver 3 2 3 6 Due to the difference in applications for each country, some regions may have different accessories. 54 Video Output S-Video Output 1. .............................................................................................................Power Cord 2. .............................................................................................................. VGA Cable 3. ......................................SCART RGB/S-Video Adaptor (For European Only) 4. ........................................................................................ Composite Video Cable 5. ...................................................................S-Video Cable (Optional Accessory) 6. ................................... D-15 to RCA Adapter for YPbPr (Optional Accessory) To ensure the projector works well with your computer, please set the display mode of your graphic card less than or equal to 1280 x 1024 resolution. Make sure the timing of the display mode is compatible with the projector. Refer to the "Compatibility Modes" section on page 37. English ... 10 Installation Powering On/Off the Projector Powering On the Projector Quick Menu 1. Remove the lens cap. 2. Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely connected. The Power LED will flash green. 3. Turn on the lamp by pressing "Power/Standby" button on the control panel. And the Power LED will turn green. The first time you use the projector, you can select your preferred language from quick menu after the startup screen display. 4. Turn on your source (computer, notebook, video player,etc.). The projector will detect your source automatically. If you connect multiple sources at the same time, use the "Source" button on the control panel or remote control to switch. 2 Power/Standby Turn on the projector first and then the signal sources. Lens Cap 1 11 ... English Installation Powering Off the Projector 1. Press the "Power/Standby" button to turn off the projector lamp, you will see a message displayed on the projector's screen. Press the "Power/Standby" button again to confirm, otherwise the message will disappear after 5 seconds. Please note that if the key is pressed instead, the projector will enter the "Picture Mute" mode and no image will be displayed. To exit the "Picture Mute" mode, press the "Power/Standby" button again. 2. The cooling fans continue to operate for about 30 seconds for cooling cycle and the Power LED will turn green. When the Power LED begins flashing, the projector has entered standby mode. If you wish to turn the projector back on, you must wait until the projector has completed the cooling cycle and has entered standby mode. Once in standby mode, simply press "Power/Standby" button to restart the projector. 3. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and the projector. 4. Do not turn on the projector immediately following a power off procedure. Warning Indicator When the "LAMP" indicator lights solid red, the projector will automatically shut itself down. Please contact your local reseller or service center. See page 34~35. When the "TEMP" indicator lights solid red for about 60 seconds, it indicates the projector has been overheated. The projector will automatically shut itself down. Under normal conditions, the projector can be switched on again after it has cooled down. If the problem persists, you should contact your local dealer or our service center. See page 34~35. When the "TEMP" indicator flashes red for about 5 seconds, it indicates the fan failed. Please contact your local dealer or our service center. See page 34~35. English ... 12 Installation Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Projector Image Height The projector is equipped with an elevator foot for adjusting the image height. To raise the image: 1. Press the elevator button . 2. Raise the image to the desired height angle , then release the button to lock the elevator foot into position. 3. Use to fine-tune the display angle. To lower the image: 1. Press the elevator button. 2. Lower the image, then release the button to lock the elevator foot into position. 3. Use to fine-tune the display angle. 1 Elevator Button 3 2 3 Elevator Foot Tilt Adjusting Feet 13 ... English Installation Adjusting the Projector Zoom / Focus You may turn the zoom lever to zoom in or out. To focus the image, rotate the focus ring until the image is clear. The projector will focus at distances from 4.9 to 39.4 feet (1.5 to 12.0 meters) with mechanical travel. Zoom Lever Focus Ring Adjusting Projection Image Size Diagonal 127.1" (322.7cm) 177.9" (451.8cm) 203.3" (516.3cm) 304.9" (774.5cm) 38.1" (96.8cm) 34.7" (88.1cm) 76.2" (193.6cm) 69.3" (176.1cm) 115.6" (293.5cm) 161.8" (410.9cm) 184.9" (469.6cm) 277.3" (704.4cm) 4.9'(1.5m) 9.8'(3.0m) 16.4'(5.0m) 23.0'(7.0m) 26.3'(8.0m) 39.4'(12.0m) Screen (Diagonal) Screen Size Max. 38.1"(96.8cm) 76.2"(193.6cm) 127.1"(322.7cm) 177.9"(451.8cm) 203.3"(516.3cm) 304.9"(774.5cm) 277.3"(704.4cm) Min. 34.7"(88.1cm) 69.3"(176.1cm) 115.6"(293.5cm) 161.8"(410.9cm) 184.9"(469.6cm) Max.(WxH) 30.5" x 22.9" (77.4 x 58.1cm) 61.0" x 45.7" (154.9 x 116.2cm) 101.7" x 76.3" 142.3" x 106.7" 162.6" x 122.0" (258.2 x 193.6cm) (361.4 x 271.1cm) (413.0 x 309.8cm) 243.9" x 182.9" (619.6 x 464.7cm) 221.8" x 166.4" (563.5 x 422.6cm) Min.(WxH) 27.8" x 20.8" (70.5 x 52.9cm) 55.4" x 41.6" 92.5" x 69.4" 129.4" x 97.1" 147.9" x 110.9" (140.9 x 105.7cm) (234.8 x 176.1cm) (328.7 x 246.5cm) (375.7 x 281.8cm) Distance 4.9'(1.5m) 9.8'(3.0m) 16.4'(5.0m) 23.0'(7.0m) 26.3'(8.0m) 39.4'(12.0m) English ... 14 This graph is for user's reference only. User Controls Control Panel & Remote Control Control Panel There are two ways for you to control the functions: Remote Control and Control Panel. Remote Control Using the Control Panel Power/Standby Refer to the "Power On/Off the Projector" section on pages Source Menu 11-12. Press "Source" to choose RGB, Component-p, Component-i, S-Video, Composite Video and HDTV sources. To exit OSD, press "Menu" again. Keystone / Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting the projector (±15 degrees). Press "Menu" to launch the on screen display (OSD) menu. Four Directional Select Keys Use Enter selection. to select items or make adjustments to your Re-Sync Confirm your selection of items. Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input source. 15 ... English User Controls Using the Remote Control Power Refer to the "Power On/Off the Projector" section on pages 11-12. Re-Sync Volume + / - (Vol+/Vol-) Reset Hide Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input source. Increases/decreases speaker volume. Changes the adjustments and settings to the factory default value. Press "Hide" to hide image, press again to restore display of the Keystone Freeze image. / Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting the projector (±15 degrees). D-Zoom Press "Freeze" to pause the screen image. Press "D-Zoom" button to zoom in of an image. Select the display mode from PC, Movie, Game, sRGB and User. Use your selection. to select items or make adjustments to Display Mode Four Directional Select Keys Enter Menu Confirm your selection of items. Press "Menu" to launch the on screen display menu. To exit OSD, press "Menu" again. VGA1 VGA2 Press "VGA1" to choose VGA1 connector. Press "VGA2" to choose VGA2 connector. Press "S-Video" to choose S-Video source. S-Video English ... 16 User Controls Composite Press "composite" to choose Composite video source. 17 ... English User Controls On Screen Display Menus 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 or Control Panel. " on the Remote Control 2. When OSD is displayed, use keys to select any item in the main menu. While making a selection on a particular page, press or "Enter" key to enter sub menu. 3. Use settings by keys to select the desired item and adjust the key. 4. Select the next item to be adjusted in the sub menu and adjust as described above. 5. Press "Menu menu. " to confirm, and the screen will return to the main "again. The OSD menu will close and the 6. To exit, press "Menu projector will automatically save the new settings. Main Menu Sub Menu Setting English ... 18 User Controls Menu Tree 19 ... English User Controls Language Language Choose the multilingual OSD menu . Use the your preferred language. Press "Enter" to finalize the selection. or key to select English ... 20 User Controls Image-I Display Mode There are many factory presets optimized for various types of images. PC: For computer or notebook. Movie: For home theater. Game : For game. sRGB: For standard color. User: Memorize user's settings. Brightness Adjust the brightness of the image. Press the Press the Contrast to darken image. to lighten the image. The contrast controls the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the picture. Adjusting the contrast changes the amount of black and white in the image. Press the to decrease the contrast. Press the to increase the contrast. Keystone (Keystone Correction) Adjust image distortion caused by tilting projector. (±15 degrees) Color Press "Enter" to adjust the red, green and blue colors. White Peaking Use the white peaking control to set the white peaking level of DMD chip. 0 stands for minimal peaking, and 10 stands for 21 ... English User Controls maximum peaking. If you prefer a stronger image, adjust towards the maximum setting. For a smooth and more natural image, adjust towards the minimum setting. Color Temp. Adjust the color temperature. At higher temperature, the screen looks colder; at lower temperature, the screen looks warmer. English ... 22 User Controls Image-II (Computer Mode) Frequency "Frequency"changes the display data frequency to match the frequency of your computer's graphic card. If you experience a vertical flickering bar, use this function to make an adjustment. Tracking "Tracking" synchronizes the signal timing of the display with the graphic card. If you experience an unstable or flickering image, use this function to correct it. H.Position (Horizontal Position) Press the to move the image left. Press the to move the image right. V. Position (Vertical Position) Press the to move the image down. Press the to move the image up. Degamma This allows you to choose a degamma table that has been finetuned to bring out the best image quality for the input. Aspect Ratio Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio. 4:3 : The input source will be scaled to fit the projection screen. 16:9 : The input source will be scaled to fit the width of the screen. Window: When a 4:3 image is bigger than a 16:9 screen, select the "Window" mode to fit the image onto the screen without changing the projection distance. 23 ... English User Controls Original Pixel Window 16:9 Image Position Adjust the image position to up or down, when you select the aspect ratio to 16:9. Press the Press the 16:9 Image Position: Image Position at window mode will also be moved accordingly. to move the image down. to move the image up. English ... 24 User Controls Image-II (Video Mode) Degamma This allows you to choose a degamma table that has been finetuned to bring out the best image quality for the input. Saturation Adjusts a video image from black and white to fully saturated color. Press the Press the Tint Press the to decrease the amount of color in the image. to increase the amount of color in the image. Adjusts the color balance of red and green. to increase the amount of green in the image. Press the to increase the amount of red in the image. Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the image. "Saturation", "Tint" and "Sharpness" function is not supported under DVI-D mode. Press the to decrease the sharpness. Press the to increase the sharpness. Aspect Ratio Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio. 4:3 : The input source will be scaled to fit the projection screen. 16:9 : The input source will be scaled to fit the width of the screen. Window: When a 4:3 image is bigger than a 16:9 screen, select the "Window" mode to fit the image onto the screen without changing the projection distance. 25 ... English User Controls Original Pixel Window 16:9 Image Position Adjust the image position to up or down, when you select the aspect ratio to 16:9. Press the Press the 16:9 Image Position: Image Position at window mode will also be moved accordingly. to move the image down. to move the image up. English ... 26 User Controls Audio Volume Press the Press the Mute to decrease the volume. to increase the volume. Choose the left icon to turn mute on. Choose the right icon to turn mute off. 27 ... English User Controls Management 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 behind a translucent screen. Front-Ceiling When you select this function, the projector turns the image upside down for ceiling-mounted projection. Rear-Ceiling When you select this function, the projector reverses and turns the image upside down at same time. You can project from behind a translucent screen with ceiling mounted projection. Signal Type Select signal type RGB or Video sources. Source Lock When this function is turned off, the projector will search for other signals if the current input signal is lost. When this function is turned on, it will search specified connection port. 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. English ... 28 User Controls Security Settings A. Press "Enter" to set password. (First time) 1. Password is allowed of 4~8 bits, Default value is "0000". 2. Display on the screen by "*" while inputting. 3. Use keys to select your input bits, and then press "Enter" key to confirm your selection. 4. Move to and then press "Enter" key to confirm finally. 5. On this screen, press the "Menu" key will jump to directly, and then press "Enter" key to confirm your selection. ("Menu" can be switched over between the position and at present) 6. When input error to go to to delete the bit. (You can press the "Menu", and then press the key.) B. Press "Enter" to set the security protection. Security Mode On: Choose "On" to use security verification while user switch on projector. Off: When user switch on projector without password. Timer: Displays the usable hours when switch on the projector. When the time remaining is 0, the time out message will appear, and then press "Menu" or "Enter" to select input password. Timer Setting: When the Timer is selecting, this function can be used. Change Password: Press "Enter" to change password. 29 ... English User Controls 1. Input the old Password. 2. Changes a new Password. 3. Confirms the password, please input the new password once again. 4. Password is allowed of 4~8 bits, Default value is "0000". 5. Display on the screen by "*" while inputting. 6. Use keys to select your input bits, and then press "Enter" key to confirm your selection. 7. Move to and then press "Enter" key to confirm finally. 8. On this Screen, press "Menu" key to switch over between in the position at present, Old Password, New Password, Confirm Password and . 9. When input error to go to to delete the bit. (You can press the "Menu", and then press the key.) Zoom Press the Press the Reset to reduce the size of an image. to magnify an image on the projection screen. Choose "Yes" to return the display parameters on all menus to the factory default settings. English ... 30 User Controls Lamp Setting Lamp Hours Display the cumulative lamp operating time. Lamp Reset Reset the lamp life hour after replacing a new lamp. Lamp Reminding Choose this function to show or to hide the warning message when the changing lamp message is displayed. The message will show up 30 hours before end of life. ECO Mode Choose "On" to dim the projector lamp which will lower power consumption and extend the lamp life by up to 130%. Choose "Off" to return to normal mode. Auto Power Off (min) Sets the interval of power-off of the system, if there is no signal input. (In minutes) 31 ... English Appendices Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with the projector, refer to the following information. If the problem persists, please contact your local reseller or service center. 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. Check if the projection lamp has been securely installed. Please refer to the "Replacing the lamp" section. Make sure you have removed the lens cap and the projector is switched on. Ensure that the "Hide" feature is not turned on. Problem: Partial, scrolling or incorrectly displayed image Press "Re-Sync" on the remote control or control panel. If you are using a PC: For Windows 3.x: 1. In the Windows Program Manager, double click the "Windows Setup" icon in the Main group. 2. Verify that your display resolution setting is less than or equal to 1280 x 1024. For Windows 95, 98, 2000, XP: 1. From the "My Computer" icon, open the "Control Panel" folder, and double click the "Display" icon. 2. Select the "Settings" tab 3. Click on the "Advanced Properties" button. If the projector is still not projecting the whole image, you will also need to change the monitor display you are using. Refer to the following steps. 4. Verify the resolution setting is less than or equal to 1280 x 1024 resolution. English ... 32 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. First, follow the steps above to adjust resolution of the computer. 2. Press the toggle output settings. example:[Fn]+[F4] Compaq=> [Fn]+[F4] Packard Dell => [Fn]+[F8] Hewlett => [Fn]+[F4] Gateway=> [Fn]+[F4] NEC=> [Fn]+[F3] IBM=> [Fn]+[F7] Toshiba => [Fn]+[F5] Mac Apple: System Preference-->Display-->Arrangement-->Mirror display If you experience difficulty changing resolutions or your monitor freezes, restart all equipment including the projector. Problem: The screen of the Notebook or PowerBook computer is not displaying a presentation If you are using a Notebook PC: Some Notebook PCs may deactivate their own screens when a second display device is in use. Each has a different way to be reactivated. Refer to your computer's documentation for detailed information. Problem: Image is unstable or flickering Use "Tracking" to correct it. Change the monitor color setting from your computer. Problem: Image has vertical flickering bar Use "Frequency" to make an adjustment. Check and reconfigure the display mode of your graphic card to make it compatible with the product. Problem: Image is out of focus Adjusts the Focus Ring on the projector lens. 33 ... English Appendices Make sure the projection screen is between the required distance 4.9 to 39.4 feet (1.5 to 12.0 meters) from the projector. See page 14. 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. If the image is still stretched, you will also need to adjust the aspect ratio by referring to the following: Please select 4:3 aspect ratio type on your DVD player if you are playing a 16:9 DVD. If you can't select 4:3 aspect ratio type on your DVD player, please select 4:3 aspect ratio in the on screen menu. Problem: Image is reversed Select "Management-->Projection" from the OSD and adjust the projection direction. Problem: Lamp burns out or makes a popping sound When the lamp reaches its end of life, it will burn out and may make a loud popping sound. If this happens, the projector will not turn on until the lamp module has been replaced. To replace the lamp, follow the procedures in the "Replacing the Lamp". Problem: LED lighting message Message Standby State (Input power cord) Lamp lighting Power on Power off (Cooling) Error (Lamp fail) Steady light => No light => Error (Thermal fail) Error (Fan fail) Error (Over Temp.) Erroe (Lamp Breakdown) Flashing Power-LED (Green) Flashing Temp-LED Lamp-LED English ... 34 Appendices Problem: Message Reminders Fan failed: