Optoma TH7500 User Manual

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
RS232 Protocol Function List .... 63 Powering On the Projector ....14 Ceiling Mount Installation ....66 Powering Off the Projector ....15 Optoma Global Offices .....67 Warning Indicator ....... 16 Regulation & Safety Notices .....69 Adjusting the Projected Image ..17 Adjusting the Projector’s Height ..
Page 2: Usage Notice
Do not attempt to service the unit yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other hazards. Please call Optoma before you send the unit for repair. 7. Do not let objects or liquids enter the projector. They may touch dangerous voltage points and short out parts that could result in fire or electric shock.
Page 3: Precautions
Usage Notice Precautions Please follow all warnings, precautions and maintenance as recommended in this user’s guide. ▀■ Warning- Do not look into the projector’s lens when the lamp is on. The bright light may hurt and damage your eyes. ▀■ Warning- To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this projector to rain or moisture.
Page 4 Usage Notice  Turn off and unplug the power plug from the AC outlet before cleaning the product.  Use a soft dry cloth with mild detergent to clean the display housing. Disconnect the power plug from AC outlet if the product is ...
Page 5: Eye Safety Warnings
Usage Notice Eye Safety Warnings ▀■ Avoid staring/facing directly into the projector beam at all times. Keep your back to the beam as much as possible. ▀■ When projector is used in a classroom, adequately supervise students when they are asked to point out something on the screen.
Page 6: Introduction
Introduction Package Overview Unpack and inspect the box contents to ensure all parts listed below are in the box. If something is missing, please contact your nearest customer service center. VGA Cable 1.8m Projector Power Cord 3.0m  Due to different RS232 Cable 1.8m DVI/HDMI Cable 30cm IR Remote Control...
Page 7: Product Overview
Introduction Product Overview Main Unit LENS SOURCE RE-SYNC SHIFT MENU ENTER FOCUS AV MUTE ZOOM S-VIDEO VIDEO RJ45 12V OUT RS232 HDMI 2 HDMI 1 VGA-OUT VGA 2-IN VGA 1-IN 1. Ventilation (inlet) 9. Control Panel 2. Lens Door 10. Input / Output 3.
Page 8: Control Panel
Introduction Control Panel LENS SOURCE RE-SYNC SHIFT MENU ENTER FOCUS AV MUTE ZOOM S-VIDEO VIDEO 1. Power button 2. SOURCE RS232 12V OUT HDMI 2 HDMI 1 3. RE-SYNC VGA 1-IN 4. LENS SHIFT 5. Information 6. AV MUTE 7. MENU 8.
Page 9: Input/Output Connections
Introduction Input/Output Connections LENS RE-SYNC SOURCE SHIFT MENU FOCUS ENTER AV MUTE ZOOM 12V OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO RJ45 RS232 12V OUT HDMI 2 HDMI 1 VGA 2-IN VGA 1-IN VGA-OUT 1. S-Video Input Connector 2. Composite Video Input Connector 3. Component Video Input Connector (YPbPr) 4.
Page 10: Remote Control
Introduction Remote Control 1. Power On 2. Power Off 3. Function 2 (Program- mable see P.47) 4. Lens Zoom +/- 5. Lens Shift 6. LED Indicator 7. Display Mode 8. Keystone +/- 9. 12V Trigger On/Off 10. YPbPr 11. Re-Sync 12.
Page 11: Installation
Installation Connecting the Projector Install the Projection Lens Before install or  replacing the lens, switch off the power to the projector Avoid using the  remote control or projector keypad button to adjust the lens shift or zoom/ focus while the lens attachment process is carried out.
Page 12: Connect To Computer/Notebook
Installation Connect to Computer/Notebook LENS SOURCE RE-SYNC SHIFT MENU ENTER FOCUS AV MUTE ZOOM S-VIDEO VIDEO RJ45 12V OUT RS232 HDMI 2 HDMI 1 VGA 2-IN VGA 1-IN VGA-OUT  Due to the difference in applications for each country, some regions may +12V Output have different accessories.
Page 13: Connect To Video Sources
Installation Connect to Video Sources DVD Player, Set-top Box, HDTV receiver S-Video Output Composite Video Output LENS SOURCE RE-SYNC SHIFT MENU ENTER FOCUS AV MUTE ZOOM S-VIDEO VIDEO RJ45 12V OUT RS232 HDMI 2 HDMI 1 VGA-OUT VGA 2-IN VGA 1-IN +12V Output  Due to the difference in...
Page 14: Powering The Projector On / Off
Installation Powering the projector On / Off Powering On the Projector 1. Remove the projector cap. 1 2. Securely connect the power cord and signal cable. Power on the switch 2 and the Power LED flashes Red. 3. Turn on the lamp by pressing “ ” button either on the rear of the projector or on the remote.
Page 15: Powering Off The Projector
Installation Powering off the Projector 1. Press the “ ” button on the remote control or press the “ ” button on the control panel to turn off the projector. 4 The following message will be displayed on the screen. Press the “...
Page 16: Warning Indicator
Installation Warning Indicator When the warning indicators (see below) come on, the projector will automatically shutdown: Contact the  “LAMP1” or “LAMP2” LED indicator is lit red and if  nearest service “POWER” LED indicator flashes red. center if the projector displays “TEMP”...
Page 17: Adjusting The Projected Image
Installation Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Projector’s Height The projector is equipped with elevator feet for adjusting the image height. 1. Locate the adjustable foot you wish to modify on the underside of the projector. 2. Rotate the adjustable ring clockwise to raise the projector or counter clockwise to lower it.
Page 18: Adjusting The Projector's Position
Installation Adjusting the Projector’s Position To determine where to position the projector, consider the size and shape of your screen, the location of your power outlets, and the distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment. Example:  ST1 Lens: The projector will focus at distances from 3.08 to 68.6 feet (0.94 to 20.9 meters).
Page 19 Installation Lens Optoma Model Name Focal Length (f) (mm) 11.73 18.1~21.72 21.5~28.7 28.6~54.33 54.06~102.7 F number 2.2-3.33 2.0-3.0 2.2-3.0 2.3~3.16 Zoom Range (Ratio) Fixed 1.2x 1.33x 1.9x 1.9x Zoom & Focus Adjust- Motorized ment Throw Ratio 0.77 1.2~1.45 1.45~1.94 1.94~3.67 3.67~6.98...
Page 20: User Controls
User Controls Control Panel & Remote Control Control Panel LENS RE-SYNC SOURCE SHIFT MENU FOCUS ENTER AV MUTE ZOOM S-VIDEO VIDEO Using the Control Panel Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on Power pages 14-15. SOURCE Press “SOURCE” to select an input signal. Automatically synchronize the projector to the input RE-SYNC RS232...
Page 21: Remote Control
User Controls Remote Control Using the Remote Control Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” Power On section on pages 14-15. Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” Power Off section on pages 14-15. Function 2 Adjust Function 2 settings. Lens Zoom +/- Adjust lens zoom function.
Page 22: Using The Remote Control
User Controls Using the Remote Control Press “S-Video” to choose S-Video input S-Video connector source. Press “0~9” to input a password in the “Se- Numbered keypad curity” settings. Press “Freeze” to pause the screen image. Freeze Press this button again to unlock. Momentarily turns off/on the audio and AV Mute video.
Page 23: On-Screen Display Menus
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. How to operate To open the OSD menu, press “Menu” on the Remote Control or Projector Keypad.
Page 24: Menu Tree
User Controls Menu Tree Main Menu Sub Menu Settings Image Display Mode Presentation / Bright / Movie / sRGB / Blackboard / Classroom / User 1/ User 2 Brightness -50 ~ +50 Contrast -50 ~ +50 Sharpness 0~15 Color -50 ~ +50 Tint -50 ~ +50 Advanced...
Page 25 Saturation -5 ~ +5 -5 ~ +5 0 / 7.5 Exit Projector ID 0 ~ 99 Advanced Logo Optoma / Neutral / User Logo Capture Closed Captioning Off / CC1 / CC2 Exit Network Network State DHCP IP Address Subnet mask...
Page 26: Image
User Controls IMAGE Display Mode There are many factory presets optimized for various types of images. Presentation: Good color and brightness from PC input.   Bright: Maximum brightness from PC input. Movie: For home theater.   sRGB: Standardised accurate color. Blackboard: This mode should be selected to achieve optimum ...
Page 27 User Controls Sharpness Adjust the sharpness of the image. Press the to decrease the sharpness.   Press the to increase the sharpness. Color Adjust a video image from black and white to fully saturated color. “Color” and “Tint”  ...
Page 28: Image | Advanced
User Controls IMAGE | Advanced Noise Reduction The motion Adaptive Noise Reduction reduces the amount of visible noise interlaced signals. The range is from “0” to “10”. (0: Off) BrilliantColor™ This adjustable item utilizes a new color-processing algorithm and system level enhancements to enable higher brightness while providing true, more vibrant colors in picture.
Page 29 User Controls Color Space Select an appropriate color matrix type from AUTO, RGB, RGB(0-255) RGB(16-235) or YUV. Color Settings (*) For HDMI only.  Press into the next menu as below and then use select item. Red Gain/Green Gain/Blue Gain/Red Bias/Green Bias/Blue Bias: ...
Page 30: Display
User Controls DISPLAY Format Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio.  4:3: This format is for 4×3 input sources. 16:9: This format is for 16×9 input sources, like HDTV and DVD  enhanced for Wide screen TV. ...
Page 31: Image Shift
User Controls If this format is select, Screen type will auto become 16:10 (1920 x 1200) Auto If source is 4:3, auto resize to 1600 x1200 If source is 16:9 auto resize to 1920x1080 16:9 or 16:10  If source is 16:10 auto resize to 1920x1200 depend on “Screen Type”...
Page 32 User Controls looks trapezoidal, this option can help make the image rectangular. Auto Keystone Automatically adjusts vertical image distortion. H ARC Corrects optical pincushion distortion horizontally. V ARC Corrects optical pincushion distortion vertically. English...
Page 33: Display | Pip
User Controls DISPLAY | PIP Screen Single: Projection single screen.  PIP Window: Main Screen is large screen; PIP Screen is  small and displays in the corner of the main screen. Split Screen: Main Screen and PIP Screen equal size and ...
Page 34: Setup
User Controls SETUP Language Choose the multilingual OSD menu. Press into the sub menu and then use the key to select your preferred language. Press “Enter” to finalize the selection. Rear-Desktop and  Rear-Ceiling are to be used with a translucent screen.
Page 35 User Controls  Rear-Desktop When selected, the image will appear reversed. Front-Ceiling  When selected, the image will turn upside down. Rear-Ceiling  When selected, the image will appear reversed in upside down position. Screen Type Choose the screen type from16:10 (1920 x 1200) or 16:9 (1920 x 1080).
Page 36: Setup | Lens Function
User Controls SETUP | Lens Function Focus Adjust focus function on the projected image. Zoom (Optical Zoom) Adjust zoom function on the projected image. Lens Shift Shift the projected image. Lock: This function can not be used by user.  Unlock: This function can be used by user.
Page 37: Setup | Security
User Controls SETUP | Security Security On: Choose “On” to use security verification when turning on  projector. Off: Choose “Off” to be able to switch on the projector without  password verification. Security Timer Use this function to set the how long (Month/Day/Hour) the projector can be used.
Page 38 User Controls  If the incorrect password is entered 3 times, the projector will automatically shut down.  If you have forgotten your password, please contact your local office for support. Always keep the  password in your files. If the password is forgotten or lost, the projector will have to be sent to...
Page 39: Setup | Signal (Rgb)
User Controls SETUP | Signal (RGB) “Signal” is only  supported in Analog VGA (RGB) signal. Frequency Change the display data frequency to match the frequency of your computer’s graphic card. Use this function only if the image ap- pears to flicker vertically. Phase Synchronize the signal timing of the display with the graphic card.
Page 40: Setup | Signal (Video)
User Controls SETUP | Signal (Video) “Signal” is not  supported when the source is HDMI or White Level DVI-D. Allow user adjust White Level when inputting S-Video or Video/ CVBS signals. Black Level Allow user adjust Black Level when inputting S-Video or Video/ CVBS signals.
Page 41: Setup | Advanced
Use this function to set the desired startup screen. If changes are made they will take effect the next time the projector is powered  Optoma: The default startup screen.  Neutral: Logo is not displayed on startup screen. ...
Page 42: Setup | Network
User Controls SETUP | Network Network State Display the network connection status. DHCP Use this function to select your desired startup screen. If you change the setting from one to another, when you exit the OSD menu, the new setting will take effect on next open. ...
Page 43: How To Use Web Browser To Control Your Projector
User Controls How to use web browser to control your projector 1. Turn on DHCP to allow the DHCP Please note, each field can only contain server to automatically assign an IP, or a limited number of characters, as shown manually enter the required network in the table below.
Page 44 User Controls When making a direct connection from your computer to the projector Step 1: Find an IP Address (192.168.0.100) from LAN function of projector. Step 2: Select apply and press “Enter” button to submit function or press “menu” key to exit.
Page 45: Option
User Controls OPTION Source Lock  On: The projector will only search current input connection.  Off: The projector will search for other signals if the current input signal is lost. Press direct source  High Altitude key on remote con- troller, it will change When “On”...
Page 46 User Controls VGA Out Use this feature to display the screen from input source. Auto: In standby mode (active), the default VGA out loops  through from VGA1; unless VGA2 locked in last operation, VGA2 will loop through to VGA out. ...
Page 47: Option | Remote Settings
User Controls OPTION | Remote Settings Function 1 Choose your desired function from “Brightness” , “PIP”, “Test Pat- tern”, “Zoom”, “Projection”, “V ARC+” or “H ARC+”. Function 2 Choose your desired function from “Contrast” , “PIP Source”, “PIP Swap”, “Color”, “V ARC-”, “H ARC-” or “Lamp Settings”. IR Function When this function is “On”, the projector can be operated by the remote control.
Page 48 User Controls the remote code, the remote control LED indicator will flash Green 4 times to confirm. English...
Page 49: Option | Advanced
User Controls OPTION | Advanced Direct Power On Choose “On” to activate Direct Power mode. The projector will au- tomatically power on when AC power is supplied, without pressing the “ ” key on the projector control panel or on the remote control. Signal Power On The projector will power on when it receives a signal.
Page 50: Option | Lamp Settings
User Controls OPTION | Lamp Settings Lamp Mode Select single/dual lamp mode of the projector. Dual: Default value for this function.  Relay: When the difference in lamp life between the two lamps  reaches 48 hours, the system will automatically switch to the lamp with the lower usage.
Page 51: Option | Information
User Controls Brightness Mode STD: Choose “STD” to dim the projector lamp which will lower  power consumption and extend the lamp life. BRIGHT: Choose “BRIGHT” to increase the brightness.  Image AI: Image AI improves the contrast of the picture by op- ...
Page 52: Appendices
Appendices Troubleshooting If you experience a problem with your projector, please refer to the following information. If a problem persists, please contact your local reseller or service center. No image appears on-screen Ensure all the cables and power connections are correctly and ...
Page 53 Appendices 7. Click on “Show all devices”. Next, select “Standard monitor types” under the SP box; choose the resolution mode you need under the “Models” box. 8. Verify that the resolution setting of the monitor display is lower than or equal to WUXGA (1920 × 1200). If you are using a Notebook: ...
Page 54 Appendices Image is out of focus Make sure the projector cap is removed.  Adjust the Focus function on the projector lens.  Make sure the projection screen is between the required distance.  See pages 17-18. The image is stretched when displaying 16:9 DVD title When you play anamorphic DVD or 16:9 DVD, the projector will ...
Page 55 Appendices The projector stops responding to all controls If possible, turn off the projector, then unplug the power cord and  wait at least 60 seconds before reconnecting power. Check that “Keypad Lock” is not activated by trying to control the ...
Page 56 Appendices On Screen Messages Temperature warning:  Fan failed:  Lamp warning:  Out of display range:  If the remote control does not work Check the operating angle of the remote control is within ±15°  both horizontally and vertically of one of the IR receivers on the projector.
Page 57: Replacing The Lamp
Appendices Replacing the lamp The projector automatically detects the lamp life. When the lamp life is nearing the end of use, you will receive a warning message. 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.
Page 58: Lamp Replacement Procedure
Appendices The screws on the  lamp cover and the lamp cannot be removed. The projector  cannot be turned on if the lamp cover has not been placed back on the projector. Do not touch the  glass area of the Lamp1 Lamp2 lamp.
Page 59: Compatibility Modes
Appendices Compatibility Modes Computer Compatibility (PC)  V-Sync (Hz) H-Sync (KHz) Mode Resolution Analog Digital Analog Digital 640 × 350 31.50 31.50 640 × 400 37.90 37.90 640 × 480 31.50 31.50 640 × 480 640 × 480 37.90 37.90 640 ×...
Page 60: Video Compatibility
Appendices V-Sync (Hz) H-Sync (KHz) Mode Resolution Analog Digital Analog Digital SXGA+ 1400 × 1050 UXGA 1600 × 1200 75.00 75.00  (#1) Only support WUXGA 1920 × 1200 (#1) RB (reduced 1280 × 720 blanking). 1280 × 720 1920 × 1080 1920 ×...
Page 61: Computer Compatibility (Mac)
Appendices Computer Compatibility (MAC)  Macbook Macbook Pro Power Mac G5 Power Mac G4 Resolution Digital Analog Digital Analog Digital Analog Digital Analog 800 × 600 800 × 600 800 × 600 800 × 600 1024 × 768 1024 × 768 1024 ×...
Page 62: Rs232 Commands And Protocol Function List
Appendices RS232 Commands and Protocol Function List RS232 Pin Assignments  RS232 shell is grounded. Pin no. Spec. English...
Page 63: Rs232 Protocol Function List
Data Bits: 8 Parity: None 1. There is a <CR> after Stop Bits: 1 all ASCII commands. Optoma EH7500 RS232 Command Table v1.0 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Flow Control : None Baud Rate : 9600 Note : There is a <CR> after all ASCII commands 2.
Page 64 Volume n = 0 (a=30) ~ 10 (a=31 30) ~XX82 1 7E 30 30 38 32 20 31 0D Logo Optoma ~XX82 2 7E 30 30 38 32 20 32 0D User ~XX83 1 7E 30 30 38 33 20 31 0D...
Page 65 Appendices --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ~XX100 1 7E 30 30 31 30 30 20 31 0D Source Lock ~XX100 0 7E 30 30 31 30 30 20 30 0D ~XX100 3 7E 30 30 31 30 30 20 33 0D Next Source ~XX101 1 7E 30 30 31 30 31 20 31 0D High Altitude ~XX101 0...
Page 66: Ceiling Mount Installation
Ceiling Mount Installation 1. To prevent damage to your projector, please use the Optoma ceiling mount. 2. If you wish to use a third party ceiling mount kit, please ensure the screws used to attach a mount to the projector...
Page 67: Optoma Global Offices
Appendices Optoma Global Offices For service or support please contact your local office. 3178 Laurelview Ct. 888-289-6786 Fremont, CA 94538, USA 510-897-8601 www.optomausa.com services@optoma.com Canada 2420 Meadowpine Blvd., Suite #105 888-289-6786 Mississauga, ON, L5N 6S2, Canada 510-897-8601 www.optoma.ca services@optoma.com Europe...
Page 68 Appendices Latin America 3178 Laurelview Ct. 888-289-6786 Fremont, CA 94538, USA 510-897-8601 www.optoma.com.br www.optoma.com.mx Korea WOOMI TECH.CO.,LTD. 4F,Minu Bldg.33-14, Kangnam-Ku, +82+2+34430004 seoul,135-815, KOREA +82+2+34430005 Japan 東京都足立区綾瀬3-25-18 info@osscreen.com 株式会社オーエスエム 0120-46-5040 www.os-worldwide.com サポートセンター: Taiwan 5F., No. 108, Minchiuan Rd. +886-2-2218-2360 Shindian City, +886-2-2218-2313 Taipei Taiwan 231, R.O.C.
Page 69: Regulation & Safety Notices
Appendices Regulation & Safety Notices This appendix lists the general notices of your projector. FCC notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Page 70: Operation Conditions
Appendices Operation conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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