Optoma EP721 User Manual
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Table of Contents ................................................................................... 

Usage Notice .......................................................................................... 2
Safety Information .........................................................................................2
Precautions....................................................................................................3
Eye Safety Warnings .....................................................................................5
Introduction............................................................................................. 6
Product Features ...........................................................................................6
Package Overview.........................................................................................7
Product Overview ..........................................................................................8
Main Unit ................................................................................................................ 8
Control Panel ......................................................................................................... 9
Connection Ports ................................................................................................. 0
Remote Control .................................................................................................... 
Installation ............................................................................................ 2
Connecting the Projector .............................................................................2
Connect to Computer/Notebook .......................................................................... 2
Connect to Video Sources ................................................................................... 3
Powering On/Off the Projector .....................................................................4
Powering On the Projector ................................................................................... 4
Powering Off the projector ................................................................................... 5
Warning Indicator ................................................................................................. 5
Adjusting the Projected Image.....................................................................6
Adjusting the Projector's Height ........................................................................... 6
Adjusting the Projector's Zoom / Focus ............................................................... 7
Adjusting Projected Image Size ........................................................................... 7
User Controls ....................................................................................... 8
On-screen Display Menus ...........................................................................2
How to operate .................................................................................................... 2
Menu Tree ............................................................................................................ 22
Image ................................................................................................................... 23
Display ................................................................................................................. 28
Setup .................................................................................................................... 3
Options ................................................................................................................. 37
Appendices........................................................................................... 4
Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................4
Image Problems .................................................................................................. 4
Intermission Problems ........................................................................................ 44
Projector Status Indication .................................................................................. 44
Remote Control Problems ................................................................................... 46
Replacing the Lamp.....................................................................................47
Compatibility Modes ....................................................................................49
RS232 Commands ......................................................................................50
Ceiling Mount Installation ............................................................................53
Optoma Global Offices ................................................................................54
Regulation & Safety notices ........................................................................56
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Intermission Problems ..................44 Projector Status Indication .................. 44 Remote Control Problems ................... 46 Replacing the Lamp..................47 Compatibility Modes ..................49 RS232 Commands ..................50 Ceiling Mount Installation ................53 Optoma Global Offices ................54 Regulation & Safety notices ................56 English Downloaded From projector-manual.com Optoma Manuals...
  • Page 2: Usage Notice

    Do not attempt to service this projector yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other hazards. Please call Optoma to be referred to an authorized service center near you. 8. Do not let objects or liquids enter the projector as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
  • Page 3: Precautions

    47-48. and do not point the laser beam into anyone’s eyes. This remote control is equipped with a Class II laser that emits radiation. English Downloaded From projector-manual.com Optoma Manuals...
  • Page 4 Do not 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. - In direct sunlight. English Downloaded From projector-manual.com Optoma Manuals...
  • Page 5: Eye Safety Warnings

    When projector is used in a classroom, adequately supervise students when they are asked to point out something on the screen. ▀■ In order to minimize the lamp power needed, use room blinds to reduce ambient light levels. English Downloaded From projector-manual.com Optoma Manuals...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    Advanced digital keystone correction and high quality  full screen image re-scaling User friendly control panel  One built-in speaker with 1 Watt amplifier  Macintosh and PC compatible  DVI-I support (HDCP compliant)  English Downloaded From projector-manual.com Optoma Manuals...
  • Page 7: Package Overview

     Due to the difference in applications for each country, Documentation : some regions may have different  User’s Manual accessories.  Warranty Card  Quick Start Card  WEEE Card Carrying Case 2 x AAA Batteries English Downloaded From projector-manual.com Optoma Manuals...
  • Page 8: Product Overview

    Introduction Product Overview Main Unit 1. Control Panel 6. Elevator foot 2. Zoom 7. IR Receivers 3. Focus 8. Connection Ports 4. Zoom Lens 9. Power Socket 5. Elevator Button 10. Tilt-Adjustment Foot English Downloaded From projector-manual.com Optoma Manuals...
  • Page 9: Control Panel

    Introduction Control Panel 1. Enter 2. Menu 3. Power 4. AV Mute 5. Source 6. Re-Sync 7. Four Directional Select Keys 8. Temp LED Lamp LED 10. Power LED English Downloaded From projector-manual.com Optoma Manuals...
  • Page 10: Connection Ports

    5. DVI-I Input Connector (PC Digital (HDCP)/PC Analog/Component Video Input) 6. VGA In/SCART Connector (PC Analog Signal/Component Video Input, HDTV/SCART Input) 7. VGA Output Connector (Monitor Loop-through Output) 8. Power Socket 9. Kensington Lock Port English Downloaded From projector-manual.com Optoma Manuals...
  • Page 11: Remote Control

    13. VGA Source 14. Freeze 15. S-Video Source 16. DVI Source 17. Brightness 18. Menu 19. Keystone +/- 20. Source 21. Enter 22. Mouse Left Click 23. PC/Mouse control 24. Number Buttons (for password input) English Downloaded From projector-manual.com Optoma Manuals...
  • Page 12: Installation

    1.......................Power Cord 2........................ VGA Cable 3............DVI-I to VGA Cable (Optional accessories) 4............Audio Input Cable (Optional accessories) 5...............RS232 Cable (Optional accessories) 6......................... USB Cable English Downloaded From projector-manual.com Optoma Manuals...
  • Page 13: Connect To Video Sources

    3..............S-Video Cable (Optional accessories) 4....15-Pin to 3 RCA Component/HDTV Adaptor (Optional accessories) 5...........Composite Video Cable (Optional accessories) 6............Y-Type of Composite to S-Video Adaptor 7..........3 RCA Component Cable (Optional accessories) 8...........Audio Cable Jack/RCA (Optional accessories) English Downloaded From projector-manual.com Optoma Manuals...
  • Page 14: Powering On/Off The Projector

    “Source” button on the control panel or direct source key on the remote control to switch between inputs. Power LED Power  Turn on the projector first and then select the signal sources. Lens Cap English Downloaded From projector-manual.com Optoma Manuals...
  • Page 15: Powering Off The Projector

    See pages 54-55. When the “TEMP” indicator flashes red, it indicates the fan  has failed. Please contact your local dealer or our service center. See pages 54-55. English Downloaded From projector-manual.com Optoma Manuals...
  • Page 16: Adjusting The Projected Image

    1. Press the elevator button. 2. Lower the image, then release the button to lock the elevator feet into position.  3. Use screw in foot to fine-tune the display angle. Tilt-Adjustment Foot Elevator Foot Elevator Button English Downloaded From projector-manual.com Optoma Manuals...
  • Page 17: Adjusting The Projector's Zoom / Focus

    Min. 2.48” (6.3cm) 6.19” (15.7cm) 10.32” (26.2cm) 14.45” (36.7cm) 18.58” (47.2cm) 24.78” (62.9cm) Distance 3.9’ (1.2m) 9.8’ (3.0m) 16.4’ (5.0m) 23.0’ (7.0m) 29.5’ (9.0m) 39.4’ (12.0m) This graph is for user’s reference only.  English Downloaded From projector-manual.com Optoma Manuals...
  • Page 18: User Controls

    Four Directional to select items or make adjustments Select Keys to your selection. Indicate the projector’s status. Power LED Indicate the projector’s lamp status. Lamp LED Indicate the projector’s temperature status. Temp LED English Downloaded From projector-manual.com Optoma Manuals...
  • Page 19: Using The Remote Control

    Directional justments to your selection. Select Keys Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting Keystone +/- the projector. ±18 degrees) Volume +/- Adjusts to increase/decrease the volume. Brightness Adjust the brightness of the image. English Downloaded From projector-manual.com Optoma Manuals...
  • Page 20: Zoom

    Press “S-Video” to choose S-Video source. Freeze Press “Freeze” to pause the screen image. Press “Video” to choose Composite video source. This function is only available when Video the projector is connected to a video via a Y-type cable. English Downloaded From projector-manual.com Optoma Manuals...
  • Page 21: On-Screen Display Menus

    Press “Enter” to confirm, and the screen will return to the main menu. To exit, press “Menu” again. The OSD menu will close and the projector will automatically save the new settings. Main Menu Setting Sub Menu English Downloaded From projector-manual.com Optoma Manuals...
  • Page 22: Menu Tree

    User Controls Menu Tree English Downloaded From projector-manual.com Optoma Manuals...
  • Page 23: Image

    Press the to decrease the contrast.  Press the to increase the contrast.  Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the image. Press the to decrease the sharpness.  Press the to increase the sharpness.  English Downloaded From projector-manual.com Optoma Manuals...
  • Page 24 Tint Adjusts the color balance of red and green. Press the to increase the amount of green in the image.  Press the to increase the amount of red in the image.  English Downloaded From projector-manual.com Optoma Manuals...
  • Page 25 Select the Red/Green/Blue Gain for brightness adjustments and Bias for contrast adjustments for the whole picture. Individual color adjustments for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow can also be adjusted. Reset Choose “Yes” to return the factory default settings for color adjustments. English Downloaded From projector-manual.com Optoma Manuals...
  • Page 26 Color Temp. Adjust the color temperature. Cold temperature, the screen looks colder; with Warm temperature, the screen looks warmer. Color Space Select an appropriate color matrix type from AUTO, RGB, YUV. English Downloaded From projector-manual.com Optoma Manuals...
  • Page 27 Input Source Enable input sources. Press “ ” into the next menu as below and then use to select. Press “Enter” to finalize the selection. The projector will not search inputs that are de-selected. English Downloaded From projector-manual.com Optoma Manuals...
  • Page 28: Display

    1.67:1. 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. English Downloaded From projector-manual.com Optoma Manuals...
  • Page 29 User Controls Display area Picture area Input Signal Display on Screen 4 : 3 format 16 : 9-I format 16 : 9-II format window format English Downloaded From projector-manual.com Optoma Manuals...
  • Page 30: Keystone +/- 16

     H Image Shift Shifts the projected image position horizontally. V Image Shift Shifts the projected image position vertically. V Keystone Press the to adjust image distortion vertically and makes a squarer image. English Downloaded From projector-manual.com Optoma Manuals...
  • Page 31 User Controls Setup | Language 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. English Downloaded From projector-manual.com Optoma Manuals...
  • Page 32: Setup

    Projector ID Allows RS232 control of an individual projector. Range 01-99. Information Hide On: Choose “On” to hide the searching message.  Off: Choose “Off” to show the searching message.  English Downloaded From projector-manual.com Optoma Manuals...
  • Page 33 User Controls Setup Start Up Logo Use this function to select your desired start-up screen. On: Choose “On” to show the Optoma logo.  Off: Choose “Off” to show a blank image.  English Downloaded From projector-manual.com Optoma Manuals...
  • Page 34 Security Timer Can be select the time (Month/Day/Hour) function to set the number of hours the projector can be used. Once this time has elapsed you will be requested to enter your password again. English Downloaded From projector-manual.com Optoma Manuals...
  • Page 35: Change Password

    4. Enter new password (4 digits in length) using the number buttons on the remote, then press “ ” to confirm. 5. Enter new password again and press “ ” to confirm. English Downloaded From projector-manual.com Optoma Manuals...
  • Page 36 Press the to move the image left.  Press the to move the image right.  V. Position Press the to move the image down.  Press the to move the image up.  English Downloaded From projector-manual.com Optoma Manuals...
  • Page 37: Options

    Background Color Use this feature to display a “Blue” or “Black” screen when no signal is available. Mute Choose the “On” to turn mute on.  Choose the “Off” to turn mute off.  English Downloaded From projector-manual.com Optoma Manuals...
  • Page 38 User Controls Options Volume Press the to decrease the volume.  Press the to increase the volume.  Reset Choose “Yes” to return the display parameters on all menus to the factory default settings. English Downloaded From projector-manual.com Optoma Manuals...
  • Page 39 (in minutes). Sleep Timer (min) Sets the countdown timer interval. The timer will begin, with or without a signal input. Then the projector will automatically power off then the sleep timer countdown has finished. English Downloaded From projector-manual.com Optoma Manuals...
  • Page 40: Lamp Settings

    STD: Choose “STD” to dim the projector lamp which will lower  power consumption and extend the lamp life by up to 130%. BRIGHT: Choose “BRIGHT” to increase the brightness.  Lamp Reset Reset the lamp life hour after replacing the lamp. English Downloaded From projector-manual.com Optoma Manuals...
  • Page 41: Appendices

    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 fol- lowing steps. 5. Verify the resolution setting is lower than or equal to UXGA (1600 x 1200). English Downloaded From projector-manual.com Optoma Manuals...
  • Page 42 Image has vertical flickering bar Use “Frequency” to make an adjustment. See page 36 for more  information. Check and reconfigure the display mode of your graphic card to  make it compatible with the projector. English Downloaded From projector-manual.com Optoma Manuals...
  • Page 43 Press [Keystone +/-] button until the sides are vertical on the  remote control. Image is reversed  Use of Keystone is not recommended. Select “Setup  Projection” from the OSD and adjust the  projection direction. English Downloaded From projector-manual.com Optoma Manuals...
  • Page 44: Intermission Problems

    Standby State Flashing Amber (Input power cord) Flashing Power on (Warming) Green Lamp lighting Green Error (Over Temp.) Flashing Error (Fan fail) (0.25s on, 0.25s off) Error (Lamp fail) Steady light  No light  English Downloaded From projector-manual.com Optoma Manuals...
  • Page 45 Appendices Message Reminders Fan failed:  Temperature warning:  Replacing the lamp:   Out of range: (refer to page 49) English Downloaded From projector-manual.com Optoma Manuals...
  • Page 46: Remote Control Problems

    Make sure there are no obstructions between the remote  control and the projector. Move to within 6 m (20 ft) of the projector. Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.  Replace weak batteries in the remote control.  English Downloaded From projector-manual.com Optoma Manuals...
  • Page 47: Replacing The Lamp

    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. English Downloaded From projector-manual.com Optoma Manuals...
  • Page 48 9. Turn on the projector and use “Lamp Reset” after the lamp module is replaced. Lamp Reset: (i) Press “Menu”  (ii) Select “Options”  (iii) Select “Lamp settings”  (iv) Select “Lamp reset  (v) Select “Yes”. English Downloaded From projector-manual.com Optoma Manuals...
  • Page 49: Compatibility Modes

    1280 x 960 Video Compatibility  NTSC M (3.58MHz), 4.43 MHz, 480i/p @60Hz B, D, G, H, I, M, N, 576i/p @50Hz SECAM B, D, G, K, K1, L HDTV 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i (50/60 Hz) English Downloaded From projector-manual.com Optoma Manuals...
  • Page 50: Rs232 Commands

    Appendices RS232 Commands RS232 Connector VGA-In Connector I/O (From Projec- Pin no. Spec. Pin no. Name tor Side English Downloaded From projector-manual.com Optoma Manuals...
  • Page 51: Rs232 Protocol Function List

    Top Right ~XX72 3 7E 30 30 37 32 20 33 Centre ~XX72 4 7E 30 30 37 32 20 34 Bottom Left ~XX72 5 7E 30 30 37 32 20 35 Bottom Right ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- English Downloaded From projector-manual.com Optoma Manuals...
  • Page 52 LampHour c: source 0/1/2/3/4/5/6= None/DVI-D/VGA1/ VGA2/SCART/S-Video/Video dddd: FW version e: Ddisplay mode ~XX151 1 7E 30 30 31 35 31 20 31 Model name n: 0/1/2/3 EP721 / EP723 / EP727 / EP728 English Downloaded From projector-manual.com Optoma Manuals...
  • Page 53: Ceiling Mount Installation

    Ceiling Mount Installation 1. To prevent damaging your projector, please use the Optoma’s recommended mount package for installation. 2. If you wish to use a third party ceiling mount kit, please ensure the screws used to attached a mount to the projec-...
  • Page 54: Optoma Global Offices

    Bâtiment E Tel.: +33 1 41 46 12 20 81-83 avenue Edouard Vaillant Fax : +33 1 41 46 94 35 92100 Boulogne Billancourt, France Service : savoptoma@optoma.fr Spain Paseo de la Castellana Tel.: +34 91 790 67 01 135 7 Planta...
  • Page 55 79 Wing Hong Street, Tel : +852-2396-8968 Cheung Sha Wan, Fax : +852-2370-1222 Kowloon, Hong Kong www.optoma.com.hk China 5F, No. 1205, Kaixuan Rd., Tel : +86-21-62947376 Changning District Fax : +86-21-62947375 Shanghai, 200052, China www.optoma.com.cn English Downloaded From projector-manual.com Optoma Manuals...
  • Page 56: Regulation & Safety Notices

    FCC regulations. Caution Changes or modifi cations not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this computer. English Downloaded From projector-manual.com Optoma Manuals...
  • Page 57: Operation Conditions

    • R & TTE Directive 1999/EC (if product has RF function) Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please recycle it. English Downloaded From projector-manual.com Optoma Manuals...

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