User manual OPTOMA EP729

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 Remote Control with Mouse Function & Laser Pointer .................................................... 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 ................................................................................ 17 How to operate .............................................................................................................. 17 Menu Tree ..................................................................................................................... 18 Language ...................................................................................................................... 19 Colour Setting ............................................................................................................... 19 Image-I ......................................................................................................................... 20 Image-II ........................................................................................................................ 22 Management ................................................................................................................. 23 Lamp Setting ................................................................................................................ 25 Appendices ............................................................................................... 26 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................. 26 Replacing the lamp ............................................................................................ 30 Compatibility Modes .......................................................................................... 31 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 25). 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 XGA single chip 0.7" DLPTM projector. Outstanding features include: True XGA, 1024 x 768 addressable pixels Single chip 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 with mouse control and laser pointer User friendly multilingual on screen display menu Advanced digital keystone correction and high quality full screen image re-scaling User friendly control panel SXGA+, SXGA compression and VGA, SVGA 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 SCART RGB/S-Video Remote Control with Adaptor Mouse Function & Laser (For European Use Only) Pointer Due to the difference in applications for each country, some regions may have different accessories. 2 x Battery Carrying Case Documents : User's Guide Quick Start Card Warranty Card 5 ... English Introduction Product Overview Main Unit 1 8 2 3 4 6 5 7 1 8 10 9 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. English ... 6 Control Panel Zoom Lever Focus Ring Zoom Lens Lens Cap Elevator Foot Elevator Button IR Receivers Connection Ports Power Socket Introduction Control Panel 7 1 2 3 4 10 9 5 8 7 6 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Temp Indicator LED Power Indicator LED Lamp Indicator LED Power/Standby Menu (On/Off) Re-Sync Keystone Correction Four Directional Select Keys Source Enter 7 ... English Introduction Connection Ports 1 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. IR Receiver 2. Power Socket 3. PC Analog signal/SCART RGB/HDTV/Component Video Input Connector 4. Composite Video Input Connector 5. S-Video Input Connector 6. USB Input Connector 7. KensingtonTM Lock Port English ... 8 Introduction Remote Control with Mouse Function & Laser Pointer 1 1 3 7 8 9 10 16 1. 2. 5 3. 4. 6 5. 6. 7. 8. 11 9. 10. 11. 4 12 12. 15 14 13 14. 13. 15. 16. IR LED Laser Pointer Laser Indicator LED Laser Button Auto Image Enter Freeze Power Source Menu Four Directional Select Keys Keystone Correction Mouse Right Click Mouse Left Click Hide Mouse 9 ... English Installation Connecting the Projector USB RGB 6 7 2 1 4 DVD Player, Settop Box, HDTV receiver 5 3 Video Output Due to the difference in applications for each country, some regions may have different accessories. S-Video Output 1. ............................................................................................................. Power Cord 2. .............................................................................................................. VGA Cable 3. ......................................................................................... Composite Video Cable 4. ................................ SCART RGB/S-Video Adaptor (For European Use Only) 5. .................................................................... S-Video Cable (Optional Accessory) 6. .......................................................................... USB Cable (Optional Accessory) 7. ..................................... 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 1024 X 768 resolution. Make sure the timing of the display mode is compatible with the projector. Refer to the "Compatibility Modes" section on page 31. English ... 10 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. The Power LED will turn Orange. 3. Turn on the lamp by pressing "Power/Standby" button on the control panel. The startup screen will display for 10 seconds and the Power LED will turn green. 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. 1 Lens Cap 11 ... English Installation Powering Off the Projector 1. Press the "Power/Standby" button to turn off the projector lamp, you will see a message as below on the on-screen display. 2. Press the "Power/Standby" button again to confirm. Otherwise the message will disappear after 25 seconds. 3. The cooling fans continue to operate for about 120 seconds for cooling cycle and the Power LED will flash orange. When the light stops 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. 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. Warning Indicator When the "TEMP" indicator turns red, it indicates the projector has overheated. The projector will automatically shut itself down. When the "LAMP" indicator flashes red (0.5 second intervals), it indicates a problem with the lamp. Turn off the projector and disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet, then contact your local dealer or our service center. When the "LAMP" indicator flashes red (1 second intervals), it indicates the fan failed. Stop using the projector and disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet, then contact your local dealer or our service center. 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 Tilt Adjusting Wheel Elevator Foot 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 32.8 feet (1.5 to 10.0 meters). Zoom Lever Focus Ring Adjusting Projection Image Size Diagonal 123.0" (312.5cm) 172.2" (437.5cm) 246.1" (625.0cm) 196.9" (500.0cm) 73.8" (187.5cm) 36.9" (93.8cm) 31.7" (80.5cm) 63.4" (160.9cm) 105.6" (268.2cm) 147.8" (375.5cm) 169.0" (429.2cm) 211.2" (536.5cm) 4.92'(1.5m) 9.84'(3.0m) 16.40'(5.0m) 22.97'(7.0m) 26.25'(8.0m) 32.81'(10.0m) Screen (Diagonal) Screen Size Max. Min. Max.(WxH) Min.(WxH) 36.9"(93.8cm) 31.7"(80.5cm) 29.52" x 22.14" (75.0 x 56.3cm) 25.36" x 19.02" (64.4 x 48.3cm) 4.92'(1.5m) 73.8"(187.5cm) 63.4"(160.9cm) 59.04" x 44.28" (150.0 x 112.5cm) 50.72" x 38.04" (128.7 x 96.5cm) 9.84'(3.0m) 123.0"(312.5cm) 105.6"(268.2cm) 172.2"(437.5cm) 147.8"(375.5cm) 196.9"(500.0cm) 169.0"(429.2cm) 157.52" x 118.14" (400.0 x 300.0cm) 135.20" x 101.40" (343.4 x 257.5cm) 26.25'(8.0m) 246.1"(625.0cm) 211.2"(536.5cm) 196.88" x 147.66" (500.0 x 375.0cm) 168.96" x 126.72" (429.2 x 321.9cm) 32.81'(10.0m) 98.40" x 73.80" 137.76" x 103.32" (250.0 x 187.5cm) (350.0 x 262.5cm) 84.48" x 63.36" 118.24" x 88.68" (214.6 x 160.9cm) (300.4 x 225.3cm) 16.40'(5.0m) 22.97'(7.0m) Distance English ... 14 This graph is for user's reference only. User Controls Control Panel & Remote Control There are two ways for you to control the functions: Remote Control and Control Panel. Control Panel Remote Control Using the Control Panel Power/Standby 4 Refer to the "Power On/Off the Projector" section on pages 11-12. Source 4 Press "Source" to choose RGB, Component-p, Component-i, S-Video, Composite Video and HDTV sources. Menu 4 Press "Menu" to launch the on screen display (OSD) menu. To exit OSD, press "Menu" again. Keystone / Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting the projector (±8 4 degrees). Four Directional Select Keys 4 Use Enter your selection. to select items or make adjustments to 4 Confirm your selection of items. Re-Sync 4 Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input source. 15 ... English User Controls Using the Remote Control Power 4 Refer to the "Power On/Off the Projector" section on pages 11-12. Source 4 Press "Source" to choose RGB, Component-p, Component-i, S-Video, Composite Video and HDTV sources. Auto 4 Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input source. Keystone 4 Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting the projector (±8 degrees). Press "Keystone" button, then use setting. to adjust the Hide 4 "Hide" immediately turns the screen black. Press "Hide" again to restore the displayed image. Laser Button 4 Aim the remote at the viewing screen, press and hold this button to activate the laser pointer. Freeze 4 Press "Freeze" to pause the screen image. Remark : "*" this is computer mode only. And these functions are only available when the projector is connected to a computer via an USB cable. Mouse/Mouse Right Click/Mouse Left Click (*) 4 These functions are the same as a mouse of PC or Mac. Four Directional Select Keys 4 Use Enter your selection. to select items or make adjustments to 4 Confirm your selection of items. Menu 4 Press "Menu" to launch the on screen display menu. To exit OSD, press "Menu" again. English ... 16 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 17 ... English User Controls Menu Tree English ... 18 User Controls Language Language Choose the multilingual OSD menu . Use the your preferred language. Press "Enter" to finalize the selection. or key to select Colour Setting Colour Setting Adjust the Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Cyan and Magenta colors for advanced adjustment of the individual colors. 19 ... English User Controls Image-I Display Mode There are many factory presets optimized for various types of images. 4 PC: For computer or notebook. 4 Movie: For home theater. 4 sRGB: For standard color. 4 User: Memorize user's settings. Brightness Adjust 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. White Intensity Use the white peaking control to set the white peaking level of DMD chip. 0 stands for minimal peaking, and 10 stands for 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 ... 20