User manual OPTOMA EP725

Table of Contents Table of Contents ...................................................................................... 1 Usage Notice .............................................................................................. 2 Precautions ......................................................................................................... 2 English Introduction ............................................................................................... 4 Product Features ................................................................................................. 4 Package Overview ............................................................................................... 5 Product Overview ................................................................................................ 6 Main Unit ......................................................................................................................... 6 Panel Control .................................................................................................................. 7 Connection Ports ............................................................................................................ 7 Remote Control ............................................................................................................... 8 Installation .................................................................................................. 9 Connecting the Projector ..................................................................................... 9 Powering On/Off the Projector ............................................................................ 10 Powering On the Projector ............................................................................................ 10 Powering off the projector ............................................................................................. 11 Warning Indicator ......................................................................................................... 11 Adjusting the Projected Image ........................................................................... 12 Adjusting the Projector Height ...................................................................................... 12 Adjusting the Projector Zoom / Focus .......................................................................... 13 Adjusting Projection Image Size ................................................................................... 13 User Controls .......................................................................................... 14 Panel Control & Remote Control ........................................................................ 14 On-Screen Display Menus ................................................................................. 16 How to operate .............................................................................................................. 16 Language ...................................................................................................................... 17 All Images .................................................................................................................... 18 Computer Image ........................................................................................................... 20 Video Image ................................................................................................................. 21 Management ................................................................................................................. 22 PIP ............................................................................................................................... 24 Appendices ............................................................................................... 25 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................. Changing the lamp ............................................................................................. Specifications .................................................................................................... Compatibility Modes .......................................................................................... 25 28 29 30 1 English Usage Notice Precautions Follow all warnings, precautions and maintenance as recommended in this users guide to maximize the life of your unit. Warning- Do not look into the projectors 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 Reset Lamp Hours function from the On Screen Display Management menu after replacing the lamp module (refer to page 22). 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- 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 Changing the Lamp. 2 Usage Notice Do: v Turn off the product before cleaning. v Use a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent to clean the display housing. v Disconnect the power plug from AC outlet if the product is not being used for a long period of time. English Dont: v Block the slots and openings on the unit provided for ventilation. v Use abrasive cleaners, waxes or solvents to clean the unit. v Use under the following conditions: - Extremely hot, cold or humid environment. - In areas susceptible to excessive dust and dirt. - Near any appliance generating a strong magnetic field. - Place in direct sunlight. 3 English Introduction Product Features This product is an XGA single chip 0.7 DLPTM projector. The outstanding features of it are listed as follows: u True XGA, 1024 x 768 addressable pixels u 2.1 lbs (0.95 kgs) compact design u Single chip DLPTM technology u NTSC/NTSC4.43/PAL/PAL-M/PAL-N/SECAM and HDTV compatible u Full function remote controller u User friendly multilingual on-screen display menu u Advanced electronic keystone correction and high quality full screen re-scaling image u User friendly control panel u SXGA compression and VGA, SVGA re-sizing u 120 Watts user replaceable P-VIP lamp u Mac compatible 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. English Projector with lens cap Power Cord VGA Cable S-Video Cable Composite Video Cable Users Guide Carrying Case Remote Control Battery Quick Start Card Warranty Card 5 English Introduction Product Overview Main Unit 1 2 3 4 5 8 5 6 7 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Focus Ring Zoom Ring Elevator Button Zoom Lens Remote Control Receiver Connection Ports Power Connector Panel Control 6 Introduction Panel Control 1 2 7 English 3 4 5 6 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Power/Standby Indicator Warning Indicator Power Source Directional Select and Enter Keys Keystone Correction Menu (On/Off) Connection Ports 2 3 4 5 6 1 1. 2 3. 4. 5. 6. Power Connector PC Analog Signal/HDTV/Component Video Connector Composite Video Input Connector S-Video Input Connector Remote Control Receiver KeysingtonTM Lock Hole 7 English Introduction Remote Control 1 8 2 3 9 4 10 5 6 7 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Transmit Indicator Light Power Source Keystone Correction Zoom In/Zoom Out Four Directional Select Keys Menu Keys Picture In Picture Hide Freeze 8 Installation Connecting the Projector English S-Video Output 2 3 4 Video Output 1 1. 2. 3. 4. Power Cord VGA Cable S-Video Cable Composite Video Cable v To ensure the projector works well with your computer, please configure the display mode of your graphic card to make it less than or equal to 1024 X 768 resolution. Make sure timing of the display mode is compatible with the projector. Refer to the Compatibility Modes section on page 30. 9 English Installation Powering On/Off the Projector Powering On the Projector 1. Remove the lens cap. 2. Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely connected. 3. Turn on the lamp by pressing Power button on the control panel. The startup screen will display for 20 seconds and the Power/Standby indicator will flash green. When the startup screen disappear, the Power/Standby indicator will light up green. 4. Turn on your source (computer, notebook, video player , etc.). The projector will detect your source automatically. v If the screen displays No Signal , please make sure the signal cables are securely connected. v If you connect multiple sources at the same time, use the Source button on the Remote Control or Panel Control to switch. 3 Power vTurn on the projector first and then the computer. 1 Lens cap 10 Installation Powering Off the Projector 1. Press the Power button to turn off the projector lamp. 2. After pressing the Power button, you will see a message Power off the lamp? on the on-screen display. Press the Power button again to confirm. Otherwise the message will disappear after 5 seconds. 3. Power/Standby indicator flashes orange for about 40 seconds. The projector will automatically shut itself down. If you want to turn on the projector again, you must press the Power button within 40 seconds of the indicator flashing. 4. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and the projector. 5. Do not turn on the projector immediately following a power off procedure. English Warning Indicator v When the Warning indicator light up red, it indicates the projector has been overheated. The projector will automatically shut itself down. v When the Warning indicator flashes red (0.5 second intervals), it indicates problem with the lamp, turn off the projector and disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet, and you should contact your local dealer or our service center. v When the Warning indicator flashes red (1 second intervals), it indicates internal problem, stop using the projector and disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet, and you should contact your local dealer or our service center. v When the Warning indicator flashes orange, it indicates highspeed cooling in progress. This is not an abnormal condition, and you can continue using the projector for your presentation. 11 English Installation Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Projector Height The projector is equipped with an elevator foot for adjusting the projector height. To raise the projector: 1. Press the elevator button . 2. Raise the projector to the desired display angle , then release the button to lock the elevator foot into position. 3. Use to fine-tune the display angle. To lower the projector: 1. Press the elevator button. 2. Lower down the projector, then release the button to lock the elevator foot into position. 3. Use to fine-tune the display angle. 1 3 2 Elevator Button Tilt Adjusted wheel Elevator Foot 12 Installation Adjusting the Projector Zoom / Focus You may adjust zoom ring to zoom in / out. To focus the image, rotate the focus ring until the image is clear. The projector will focus at distances from 3.94 feet to 32.81 feet (1.2m to 10.0m). English Focus Ring Zoom Ring Adjusting Projection Image Size 267.2"(678.7cm) 213.8"(543.0cm) 160.3" (407.2cm) 229.8" (583.7cm) 183.8" (466.9cm) 133.6"(339.3cm) 137.9" (350.2cm) 80.2"(203.6cm) 114.9" (291.8cm) 32.1"(81.4cm) 68.9" (175.1cm) 27.6" (70.0cm) 3.94' (1.2m) 9.84' (3.0m) 16.40' (5.0m) 19.69' (6.0m) 26.25' (8.0m) 32.81' (10.0m) Screen (Diagonal) Screen Size Max. Min. Max.(WxH) Min.(WxH) 32.1" (81.4cm) 27.6" (70.0cm) 80.2" (203.6cm) 68.9" (175.1cm) 133.6" (339.3cm) 114.9" (291.8cm) 160.3" (407.2cm) 137.9" (350.2cm) 213.8" (543.0cm) 183.8" (466.9cm) 267.2" (678.7cm) 229.8" (583.7cm) 25.68" x 19.26" 64.16" x 48.12" 106.88" x 80.16" 128.24" x 96.18" 171.04" x 128.28" 213.76" x 160.32" (65.1cm x 48.8cm) (162.9cm x 122.2cm) (271.4cm x 203.6cm) (325.8cm x 244.3cm) (434.4cm x 325.8cm) (543.0cm x 407.2cm) 22.08" x 16.56" 55.12" x 41.34" 91.92" x 68.94" 110.32" x 82.74" 147.04" x 110.28" 183.84" x 137.88" (56.0cm x 42.0cm) (140.1cm x 105.1cm) (233.4cm x 175.1cm) (280.2cm x 210.1cm) (373.5cm x 280.1cm) (467.0cm x 350.2cm) 3.94' (1.2m) 9.84' (3.0m) 16.40' (5.0m) 19.69' (6.0m) 26.25' (8.0m) 32.81' (10.0m) Distance vThis graph is for users reference only. 13 English User Controls Panel Control & Remote Control There are two ways for you to control the functions: Remote Control and Panel Control. Panel Control Remote Control Use the Panel Control Power 4 Refer to the Power On/Off the Projector section on page 10~11. Source 4 Press Source to choose RGB, Component-p, Component-i, S-Video, Composite Video and HDTV sources. Menu 4 Press Menu to open the on-screen display (OSD) menus. To exit OSD, press the Menu button again. Keystone 4 Adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector. (±16 degrees) Directional Select 4 Use Enter to select items or use your selection. to make adjustments for 4 Confirm your selection of items. 14 User Controls Use the Remote Control Power English 4 Refer to the Power On/Off the Projector section on page 10~11. Source 4 Press Source to choose RGB, Component-p, Component-i, S-Video, Composite Video and HDTV sources. PiP 4 Displays the PiP menu of the On Screen Display (OSD). Keystone / 4 Adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector. (±16 degrees) Hide 4 Press the Hide button to hide the image, press again to resume display of the image. Zoom In /Zoom Out 4 Press in button of zoom function to magnify an image of the projection screen. image. 4 Press out button of zoom function to reduce the zoomed Freeze 4 Press the Freeze button to still the screen image. Four Directional Select Keys 4 Use Menu your selection. to select items or make adjustments for 4 Press Menu to open the on-screen display (OSD) menus. To exit OSD, press the Menu button again. 15 English User Controls On-Screen Display Menus The Projector has multilingual On-Screen Display(OSD) menus that allow you to make image adjustments and change a variety of settings. The projector will detect the source automatically. How to operate 1. To open the OSD menu, press the Menu button on the Remote Control or Panel Control. 2. When OSD is displayed, press key to go into sub menu. key to select main menu. While making selection on a particular page, press Enter / 3. Press settings by key to select the required item and adjust the key. 4. Select the next item to be adjusted in the sub menu and adjust as described above 3. 5. Press Menu button to confirm, and the screen will be back to the main menu at once. 6. To exit the OSD, press the Menu button again. The OSD menu will close and the projector will automatically save the new settings. Main Menu Sub Menu Setting 16 User Controls Computer / Video mode English Language Language You can display the multilingual OSD menu . Use the key to select your prefered language. Press the Menu button to finalize the selection. or 17 English User Controls Computer / Video mode All Images Brightness Adjusting the brightness of the image. 4 Press the 4 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. 4 Press the to decrease the contrast. 4 Press the to increase the contrast. Color Temperature Adjust the color temperature. With the higher temperature, the screen looks colder; with the lower temperature, the screen looks warmer. Keystone Correction Adjust image distortion caused by tilting projection. (±16 degrees) Zoom 4 Press the to reduce the zoomed image. 4 Press the to magnify an image of the projection screen. Aspect Ratio You can use this function to fit your desired aspect ratio type. 18 User Controls Computer / Video mode English All Image Reset This Menu Choose Yes to return the display parameters on this menu to their factory default settings. 19 English User Controls Computer mode Computer Image Auto Image The projector automatically adjusts frequency, tracking, horizontal and vertical position. With most signal sources, Auto Image provides the best results. Frequency Frequency is for changing the display data frequency to match the frequency of your computers graphic card. When you experience a vertical flickering bar, use this function to make an adjustment. Tracking Choose Tracking item to synchronize the signal timing of the display with that of the graphic card. When you experience an unstable or flickering image, use this function to correct it. Horizontal Position 4 Press the to move the image left. 4 Press the to move the image right. Vertical Position 4 Press the to move the image down. 4 Press the to move the image up. Reset This Menu Choose Yes to return the display parameters on this menu to their factory default settings. 20 User Controls Video mode English Video Image Color Saturation The color setting adjusts a video image from black and white to fully saturated color. 4 Press the 4 Press the Sharpness 4 Press the 4 Press the Tint to decrease the amount of color in the image. to increase the amount of color in the image. Adjusting the sharpness of the image. to decrease the sharpness. to increase the sharpness. The tint adjusts the color balance of red and green. 4 Press the to increase the amount of green in the image. 4 Press the to increase the amount of red in the image. Reset This Menu Choose Yes to return the display parameters on this menu to their factory default settings. 21 English User Controls Computer / Video mode Management Menu Location Choose the Menu location on the display screen. Projection Direction 4 4 4 4 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. Lamp Hour Displays the lamps elapsed operating time (in hours). Reset Lamp Hours Reset the lamp setting only when the new lamp is replaced. Reset This Menu Choose Yes to return the display parameters on this menu to their factory default settings. 22 User Controls Computer / Video mode English Management Machine Reset Choose Yes to return the display parameters (except for Lamp Hours) on all menus to their factory default settings. 23 English User Controls Computer mode PIP Picture-In-Picture PIP Choose On to turn on the PIP screen. PIP Location Choose the PIP screen position on the display screen. PIP Switch Source Choose the input source of the projector on the PIP screen. vThe OSD does not include a PIP menu under Video mode. Reset This Menu Choose Yes to return the display parameters on this menu to their factory default settings. 24 Appendices Troubleshooting If you are experiencing trouble with the projector, refer to the following. If the problem persists, please contact your local reseller or service center. Problem : No image appears on screen. English 4 Ensure all the cables and power connections are correctly and securely connected as described in the Installation section. 4 Ensure the pins of connectors are not crooked or broken. 4 Check if the projection lamp has been securely installed. Please refer to the Changing the lamp section. switched on. 4 Make sure you have removed the lens cap and the projector is Problem : Partial, scrolling or incorrectly displayed image. 4 Press the Auto Image function in the Computer Image menu 4 of the On Screen Display (OSD). If you use a PC: If the resolution of your computer is higher than 1024 x 768.Follow the steps outlined below to reset the resolution. For Windows 3.x: 1. In the Windows Program Manager, click the Windows Setup icon in the Main group. 2. Verify that your display resolution setting is less than or equal to 1024 x 768. For Windows 95,98,2000,XP: 1. Open My Computer icon, the Control Panel folder, and then double click the Display icon. 2. Select the Setting tab. 3. In the Desktop Area you will find the resolution setting. Verify that the resolution setting is less than or equal to 1024 x 768 resolution. 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. 25 English Appendices 4. Follow above steps 1~2. Click on the Advanced Properties button. 5. Select the Change button under the Monitor tab . 6. Click on Show all devices. Then select Standard monitor types under the Manufactures box ; choose the resolution mode you need under the Models box. 7. Verify that the resolution setting of the monitor display is less than or equal to 1024 x 768. 4 If you are using a Notebook PC: 1. You are required to implement above steps of resolution setting of computer first. 2. Switch the Notebook PC display to the external display only or CRT only mode. 4 If you are experiencing difficulty in changing resolutions or your monitor freezes, restart all the equipment and the projector. Problem : The screen of the Notebook or PowerBook computer is not displaying your presentation. 4 If you are using Notebook PC: Some Notebook PCs may deactivate their own computers screen when a second display device is in use. Each of them has a different way to be reactivated. Refer to your computers documentation for detailed information. In Control Panels, open the PowerBook Display to select Video Mirroring On. 4 If you are using an Apple PowerBook: Problem : Image is unstable or flickering 4 Use Tracking to correct it. 4 Change the monitor color setting from your computer. Problem : Image has vertical flickering bar 4 Use Frequency to make an adjustment. 4 Check and reconfigure the display mode of your graphic card to make it compatible with the product. 26 Appendices Problem : Image is out of focus English 4 Adjust the Focus Ring on the projector lens. 4 Make sure the projection screen is between the required distance 3.94ft.(1.2m)~ 32.81ft.(10.00m) from the projector. Problem : The screen is outstretched when displaying 16:9 DVD. The projector itself will automatically detect 16:9 DVD and adjust the aspect ratio by digitization to full screen with 4:3 default setting. If the projector is still outstretched, you will also need to adjust the aspect ratio by referring to the following: 4 Please select 4:3 aspect ratio type on your DVD player if you are playing a 16:9 DVD. 4 If you cant select 4:3 aspect ratio type on your DVD player, please select 4:3 On Screen-Display(OSD) function of the projector for your display. Problem : Image is reversed. 4 To select Management from the OSD and adjust the projection direction. Problem : Lamp burns out or makes a popping sound 4 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 back on until the lamp module has been replaced. To replace the lamp, follow the procedures in the Changing the Lamp. 27 English Appendices Changing the lamp The projector will detect the lamp life itself. It will show you a warning message Lamp may fail soon ! Replacement Suggested ! When you see this message, please contact your local reseller or service center to change the lamp as soon as possible. Make sure the projector has been cooled down for at least 30 minutes before changing the lamp. 2 1 Warning : Lamp compartment is hot! Allow it to cool down before changing lamp! 3 4 Lamp Changing Procedure: Warning : To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not drop the lamp module or touch the lamp bulb. The bulb may shatter and cause injury if it is dropped. 1. Turn off the power to the projector by pressing the Power button. 2. Allow the projector to cool down at least 30 minutes. 3. Disconnect the power cord. 4. Use screwdriver to remove the screw from the cover. 5. Remove the cover. 6. Remove the 2 screws from the lamp module. 7. Pull out the lamp module. To replace the lamp module, reverse the previous steps. 28 Appendices Specifications Light Valve Lamp Number of Pixels Displayable Color Projection Lens Projection Screen Size Projection Distance Video Compatibility H. Frequency V. Frequency Power Supply I/O Connectors Single Chip DLPTM Technology 120W User Replaceable P-VIP Lamp 1024 pixels(H) X 768 lines(V) 16.7M colors F/2.8~3.1 f=25.8~30.0mm with 1.16x Manual zoom lens 27.6~267.2 (70.0cm~678.7cm) Diagonal 3.94~32.81 ft (1.2m~10.00m) NTSC/NTSC 4.43/PAL/PAL-M/PAL-N/SECAM and HDTV compatible Composite video & S-Video capability 15kHz~100kHz horizontal scan 43Hz~120Hz vertical refresh Universal AC input 100~240V ; Input Frequency 50-60Hz Power: AC power input socket Computer Input: One 15-pin D-sub for analog/component and HDTV signal Video Input: One Composite video RCA input One S-Video input 2.1 lbs (0.95 kgs) 7.8 x 5.9 x 2.2 inches (198 x 148 x 57 mm) o o o o Operating Temperature: 41 F~95 F (5 C~ 35 C) Humidity: 80% maximum o o o o Storage Temperature: -4 F~140 F (-20 C~60 C) Humidity: 80% maximum FCC Class B,CE Class B,VCCI-II,UL,cUL,TÜV-GS, CCC, PSE, IRAM, C-Tick, MIC, ICES English Weight Dimensions (W x H x D) Environmental - Safety Regulation - 29 English Appendices Compatibility Modes Mode VESA VG A VESA VG A VESA VG A VESA VG A VESA VG A VESA VG A VESA VG A VESA VG A VESA VG A SVG A SVG A SVG A SVG A SVG A VESA XG A VESA XG A VESA XG A VESA XG A VESA XG A * VESA SXG A * VESA SXG A * VESA SXG A * VESA SXG A * VESA SXG A * VESA SXG A * VESA SXG A * VESA SXG A MAC 16" MAC 19" * MAC MAC G 4 MAC G 4 MAC G 4 I MAC DV Resolution 640 X 350 640 X 350 640 X 400 640 X 480 640 X 480 640 X 480 640 X 480 720 X 400 720 X 400 800 X 600 800 X 600 800 X 600 800 X 600 800 X 600 1024 X 768 1024 X 768 1024 X 768 1024 X 768 1024 X 768 1152 X 864 1152 X 864 1152 X 864 1280 X 960 1280 X 960 1280 X 1024 1280 X 1024 1280 X 1024 832 X 624 1024 X 768 1152 X 870 640 X 480 640 X 480 1024 X 768 640 X 480 800 X 600 1024 X 768 1152 X 870 1280X 960 (ANALOG) V.Frequency (Hz) 70 85 85 60 72 75 85 70 85 56 60 72 75 85 43. 4 60 70 75 85 70 75 85 60 75 43 60 75 74. 55 75 75. 06 60 120 120 117 95 75 75 75 H.Frequency (kHz) 31. 5 37. 9 37. 9 31. 5 37. 9 37. 5 43. 3 31. 5 37. 9 35. 2 37. 9 48. 1 46. 9 53. 7 35. 5 48. 4 56. 5 60. 0 68. 7 63. 8 67. 5 77. 1 60 75 46. 4 63. 98 79. 98 49. 725 60. 24 68. 68 31. 35 68. 03 97. 09 60 60 60 68. 49 75 Remark : * compression computer image. 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