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Optoma EP1691 User Manual

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Table of Contents ................................................................................................................. 1
Usage Notice......................................................................................................................... 3
Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 6
Packing Checklist ...................................................................................................................................................... 6
Views of Projector ..................................................................................................................................................... 7
Remote Control........................................................................................................................................................ 11
Remote Control Operating Range ........................................................................................................................... 13
Projector and Remote Control Buttons.................................................................................................................... 13
Inserting the Remote Control Batteries ................................................................................................................... 14
Setup and Operation .......................................................................................................... 15
Connecting Input Devices........................................................................................................................................ 15
Starting and Shutting down the Projector ............................................................................................................... 16
Setting an Access Password (Security Lock) ........................................................................................................... 17
Adjusting the Projector Level .................................................................................................................................. 20
Adjusting the Zoom, Focus and Keystone................................................................................................................ 21
Adjusting the Volume ............................................................................................................................................... 21
OSD Menu Controls ................................................................................................................................................ 22
Setting the OSD Language....................................................................................................................................... 23
Menu Setting ....................................................................................................................... 25
OSD Menu Overview ............................................................................................................................................... 25
OSD Sub-Menu Overview........................................................................................................................................ 26
Display Menu........................................................................................................................................................... 31
Setup Menu .............................................................................................................................................................. 34
Options Menu........................................................................................................................................................... 38
Appendices ......................................................................................................................... 41
Replacing the Projection Lamp ............................................................................................................................... 41
Resetting the Lamp .................................................................................................................................................. 44
Cleaning the Projector ............................................................................................................................................ 45
Using the Kensington® Lock ................................................................................................................................... 45
Common problems and solutions............................................................................................................................. 46
Tips for Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................... 46
LED Error Messages ............................................................................................................................................... 47

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Inserting the Remote Control Batteries ... 14 Setup and Operation ... 15 Connecting Input Devices... 15 Starting and Shutting down the Projector ... 16 Setting an Access Password (Security Lock) ... 17 Adjusting the Projector Level ... 20 Adjusting the Zoom, Focus and Keystone... 21 Adjusting the Volume ...
  • Page 2 Image Problems ... 48 Lamp Problems... 48 Remote Control Problems... 49 Audio Problems ... 49 Having the Projector Serviced... 50 Specifications ... 52 Projection Distance V.S. Projection Size... 52 Timing Mode Table... 53 Projector Dimensions ... 57 Regulatory Compliance ... 58 FCC Warning...

  • Page 3: Usage Notice

    Important: It is strongly recommended that you read this section carefully before using the projector. These safety and usage instructions will ensure that you enjoy many years of safe use of the projector. Keep this manual for future reference. Precautions Warning symbols are used on the unit and in this manual to alert you of hazardous situations.
  • Page 4 Unplug the power cord before cleaning. Refer to “Cleaning the Projector” on page 45. Allow the lamp to cool for about one hour. Regulatory Warnings Before installing and using the projector, read the regulatory notices in the “Regulatory Compliance” sec- tion on page 58. Usage Notice...

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    Input source automatically detected About this manual This manual is intended for end users and describes how to install and operate the DLP projector. Wher- ever possible, relevant information—such as an illustration and its description—has been kept on one page. This printer-friendly format is both for your convenience and to help save paper, thereby protecting the environment.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Packing Checklist Carefully unpack the projector and check that the following items are included: DLP PROJECTOR OWER CORD OMPUTER CABLE (VGA VGA) Contact your dealer immediately if any items are missing, appear damaged, or if the unit does not work.

  • Page 7: Views Of Projector

    Focus Zoom See “Top view—OSD buttons and LEDs” Important: Ventilation openings on the projector allow for good air circulation, which keeps the projector lamp cool. Do not obstruct any of the ventilation openings. ESCRIPTION To keep the projector lamp cool...
  • Page 8 Top view—On-screen Display (OSD) buttons and LEDs ABEL Power Turns the projector On or Off ◄/Source Select the input device (Left arrow) Navigates and changes settings in the OSD Power LED Green Flashing Green Lamp LED Temp LED AV-Mute Display blank and audio mute...

  • Page 9: Rear View

    Connect a composite video cable from a video device. VGA/SCART Connect a VGA cable from a computer Ventilation Do not obstruct to keep the projector cool. opening DIGITAL VIDEO Connect a DIGITAL VIDEO cable from any video source Secure to permanent object with a Kensington® Lock...

  • Page 10: Bottom View

    Bottom view ABEL Projection lamp cover screws Height adjuster button Height adjuster Strap mount Tilt adjuster ESCRIPTION Remove when changing the lamp Push to release height adjuster Adjuster drops down when adjuster button is pushed Fasten the lens cap cover Rotate adjuster lever to adjust angle position Introduction EE PAGE...

  • Page 11: Remote Control

    2. Be sure nothing obstructs the path between the remote control and the projector. If the path be- tween the remote control and the projector is obstructed, you can bounce the signal off certain reflective surfaces such as projector screens.
  • Page 12 L key for emulation of USB mouse left click via USB Left Left arrow when connected through USB to a PC Enter Enter key when connected through USB to a PC Power Turns the projector On or Off Laser Use as on-screen pointer. DO NOT POINT IN EYES. Introduction...

  • Page 13: Remote Control Operating Range

    Provided you are not holding the remote perpendicular to the sides or the rear of the projector, the remote will function well within a radius of about 10 meters (33 feet) and 30 degrees above or below the projector level.

  • Page 14: Inserting The Remote Control Batteries

    (+/-) as shown here. Replace the cover. Caution: 1. Only use AAA batteries (Alkaline battery is preferred). 2. Dispose of used batteries according to local ordinance regulations. 3. Remove the batteries when not using the projector for prolonged periods. Introduction...

  • Page 15: Setup And Operation

    Connecting Input Devices A PC or notebook computer as well as video devices can be connected to the projector at the same time. Video devices include DVD, VCD, and VHS players, as well as movie camcorders and digital still cameras. Check the user manual of the connecting device to confirm it has the appropriate output connector.

  • Page 16: Starting And Shutting Down The Projector

    The Power Off? / Press Power again message appears. Press the Power button again to turn off the projector. Caution: Do not unplug the power cord until the fan stops, indicating the projector has cooled down. Setup and Operation...

  • Page 17: Setting An Access Password (Security Lock)

    OSD on page 22 and Setting the OSD Language on page 23 for help on using OSD menus.) Important: Keep the password in a safe place. Without the password, you will not be able to use the projector. If you lose the password, contact your reseller for information on clearing the password.
  • Page 18 ◄► to select En- able/Disable. When the security setting is Enabled, you are prompted to enter a password soon after the projector is powered on. Note: If the incorrect password is en- tered three times the projector auto shutdowns down after 10 seconds.
  • Page 19 To change a password, enter the previ- ous password when prompted. Use the following keys <1>, <2>, <3>, <4>, <5>, <6>, <7>, <8>, <9> to define a new password. Setup and Operation...

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Projector Level

    Position the projector so that it is perpendicular to the screen. • Ensure the cables are in a safe location. You could trip over them. To raise the level of the projector, lift the projector [A] and press the height- adjuster button [B]. The height adjuster drops down [C].

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Zoom, Focus And Keystone

    Adjusting the Zoom, Focus and Keystone Use the Image-zoom control (on the projector only) to resize the pro- jected image and screen size Use the Image-focus control (on the projector only) to sharpen the pro- jected image Press the Keystone but- ton on the remote control.

  • Page 22: Osd Menu Controls

    The projector has an OSD that lets you make image adjustments and change the settings. Navigating the OSD You can use the remote control arrow buttons or the buttons on the top of the projector to navigate and make changes to the OSD. The following illustration shows the corresponding buttons on the re- mote control and on the projector.

  • Page 23: Setting The Osd Language

    Setting the OSD Language You may want to reference the OSD on your projector while reading this section. Set the OSD lan- guage to your preference before continuing. (The default language is English.) 1. Press the Menu button. Press screen.
  • Page 24 Setup and Operation 3. Select the language from the Language menu. Press until your language is displayed. 4. Press Enter to select your language and then click Exit. 5. Press Menu to close the OSD.

  • Page 25: Menu Setting

    Menu Setting Menu Setting OSD Menu Overview Use the following illustration to quickly find a setting or determine the range for a setting.

  • Page 26: Osd Sub-Menu Overview

    Menu Setting OSD Sub-Menu Overview Use the following illustration to quickly find a setting or determine the range for a setting.

  • Page 27: Image Menu

    Image Menu Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press move up and down in the IMAGE menu. Press confirm the new setting. Display Mode Press to select different display mode. Brightness Press to adjust the display brightness. Contrast Press to adjust the display contrast.

  • Page 28: Color Setting

    Color Setting Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press to move up and down in the Color Setting sub menu. Press then press Enter to confirm the new setting. Red Gain Press (CSC) coefficients. The gain can be adjusted independently for each color (R, G, B).
  • Page 29 Advanced Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press to move up and down in the Advanced sub menu. Press press Enter to confirm the new setting. Brilliant Color Press to brilliant Color extends the gamut color range. Saturation Press to adjust the video saturation.
  • Page 30 Input Source Press Enter to enable or disable the selection. The projector will not search for deselected inputs. If the user con- nects multiple sources at the same time, use the Source button on the keypad or the remote control.

  • Page 31: Display Menu

    Display Menu Press Menu to open the OSD menu. Press up and down in the DISPLAY menu. Press to confirm the new setting. Format Press to adjust the video aspect ratio. Note: The Format function is only accessible when Zoom function is not active.
  • Page 32 WXGA Source 480i/p Scale to 1024x768 Scale to 1280x720 16x9-1 Scale to 1280x768 16x 9-II Depends on the resolution of the display. Native Source 480i/p Scale to 1024x768 Scale to 1024x576 16x9-1 Scale to meet 1.67(1:0.6), DMD displays 1024x576 if 16x 9-II ratio <...
  • Page 33 Signal Press Menu to open the OSD menu. Press move up and down and select Signal. Press Enter to confirm the new setting. Frequency Press Phase Press Display Menu Functions Available for Connected Source Function Format ○ Overscan Zoom ○ V Image Shift ○...

  • Page 34: Setup Menu

    Setup Menu Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press to move up and down in the SETUP menu. Press Enter to confirm the new setting. Language Press Enter to open the language menu. Projection Press to choose from four projection methods: Type Menu Location Press...
  • Page 35 Menu Setting ESCRIPTION EFAULT English Italiano Polski Norsk/ Dansk 繁體中文 한국어 Čeština Deutsch Español Nederlands Press to select the desired language. English Suomi 简体中文 Русский ‫ﺔ‬ ‫اﻟﻌﺮﺑﻴ‬ Français Português Svenska Ελληνικά 日本語 Magyar อ ง ก ฤ ษ...
  • Page 36 Advanced Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press to move up and down and select Advanced. Press Enter to confirm the new setting. Logo Press Logo Capture Capture the current display image as the user’s logo with Logo Capture.

  • Page 37: Security Timer

    Enter to confirm the new setting. Month Set the number of months the projector can be used. Set the number of days for the projector to be active. Hour Set the number of hours for the projector to be active.

  • Page 38: Options Menu

    Options Menu Press Menu to open the OSD menu. Press up and down in the OPTIONS menu. Press to confirm the new setting. Source Lock Press to enable or disable the automatic search of all the input sources. High Altitude Press to change fan speed;...
  • Page 39 Press to change values for settings, and then press Enter to confirm the new setting. Direct Power On If the user selects On the projector will automatically power on when AC power is supplied. Auto Power Off (min) Set the projector to automatically switch off the lamp when there is no signal in minutes.

  • Page 40: Lamp Setting

    Lamp Setting Press Menu to open the OSD menu. Press up and down in the OPTIONS menu. Select Lamp Setting in the OPTIONS menu. Press change values for settings, and then press Enter to confirm the new setting. Lamp Hour Set the number of hours for the lamp to be active.

  • Page 41: Appendices

    2. Avoid touching the glass surface of the new lamp, doing so may shorten its operation life. Warning: Be sure to turn off and unplug the projector at least an hour before replacing the lamp. Failure to do so could result in a severe burn.
  • Page 42 Remove the two screws from the lamp module (A). Lift the module handle up (B). Appendices...
  • Page 43 Pull firmly on the module handle to re- move the lamp module. Reverse steps 1 to 5 to replace the new lamp module. Appendices...

  • Page 44: Resetting The Lamp

    Resetting the Lamp After replacing the lamp, you should reset the lamp hour counter to zero. Refer to the following: Press the Menu button to open the Image menu. Press to navigate to the OPTIONS menu. Press to navigate to Lamp Setting and then press Enter.

  • Page 45: Cleaning The Projector

    Cleaning the projector to remove dust and grime will help ensure trouble-free operation. Warning: 1. Be sure to turn off and unplug the projector at least an hour before cleaning. Failure to do so could result in a severe burn.

  • Page 46: Common Problems And Solutions

    Common problems and solutions These guidelines provide tips to deal with problems you may encounter while using the projector. If the problem remains unsolved, contact your dealer for assistance. Often after time spent troubleshooting, the problem is traced to something as simple as a loose con- nection.

  • Page 47: Led Error Messages

    LED Error Messages RROR CODE MESSAGE Thermal break status error Fan1 error (Power Fan) Fan2 error (Lamp Fan) Fan3 error (Blower Fan) Lamp door sensor detect high DMD error Color wheel error Appendices LED/ OWER FLASHES LED/ FLASHES...

  • Page 48: Image Problems

    2. Ensure the power source is good by testing with another electrical device. 3. Restart the projector in the correct order and check that the Power LED is green. 4. If you have replaced the lamp recently, try resetting the lamp connections.

  • Page 49: Remote Control Problems

    Remote Control Problems Problem: The projector does not respond to the remote control 1. Direct the remote control towards remote sensor on the projector. 2. Ensure the path between remote and sensor is not obstructed. 3. Turn off any fluorescent lights in the room.

  • Page 50: Having The Projector Serviced

    Having the Projector Serviced If you are unable to solve the problem, you should have the projector serviced. Pack the projector in the original carton. Include a description of the problem and a checklist of the steps you took when trying to fix the problem--the information may be useful to service personnel.
  • Page 51 Scandinavia Grev Wedels Plass 2, 3015 Drammen Norway Tel: +47 32 26 89 90 Fax: +47 32 83 78 98 Service: info@optoma.no Deutschland Werftstrasse 25, D40549 Düsseldorf Germany Tel: +49 (0) 211 506 6670 Fax: +49 (0) 211 506 66799 Service: info@optoma.de Appendices...

  • Page 52: Specifications

    Projection Distance V.S. Projection Size Max. Screen Size (Wide) Projection Diagonal Distance L 1.15m 7.62m 3.79’ 24.99’ 2.31 m 15.24m 7.59’ 49.98’ 3.08 m 20.32m 10.13’ 66.64’ 3.86 m 25.40m 12.66’ 83.31’ 4.63 m 30.48m 15.19’ 99.97’ 5.79 m 38.10m 18.99’...

  • Page 53: Timing Mode Table

    Timing Mode Table The projector can display several resolutions. The following table outlines the resolutions that can be displayed by the projector. IGNAL ESOLUTION NTSC PAL / SECAM 640 x 350 640 x 350 720 x 350 640 x 400...
  • Page 54 REQUENCY IGNAL ESOLUTION 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 Macbook 1280x720 compatibility 1280x720 1280x720 1280x768 1280x768 1280x768 1280x800 1280x1024 1280x1024 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 Mac book Pro (Intel) compati- 1280x720 bility 1280x720 1280x720 1280x768 1280x768 1280x768 1280x800...
  • Page 55 IGNAL ESOLUTION 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 Power Mac G5 compatibility 1024x768 1280x720 1280x720 1280x720 1280x768 1280x800 1280x1024 1280x1024 1280x1024 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 Power Mac 1024x768 G4 compatibility 1280x720 1280x720 1280x720 1280x768 1280x800 1280x1024 1280x1024...
  • Page 56 REQUENCY IGNAL ESOLUTION 1920 x 1080 33.8 HDTV 1920 x 1080 28.1 1280 x 720 45.0 720 x 576 31.3 SDTV 720 x 480 31.5 Ο: Frequency supported --: Frequency not supported The native resolution is 1024 x 768 for XGA, 1280 x 768 for WXGA. Resolution other than native mode may be displayed with uneven size of text or lines.

  • Page 57: Projector Dimensions

    Specifications Projector Dimensions 220 mm (8.6 inches)

  • Page 58: Regulatory Compliance

    FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pur- suant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communica- tions.
  • Page 59 Copyright This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international copy- right laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of the author. © Copyright August, 2007 Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without notice.

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