Optoma EP718 User Manual

Optoma technology dlp projector user's manual

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Precautions .......................................................................................... 2
Product Features .................................................................................. 3
Package Overview ............................................................................... 4
Product Overview ................................................................................. 5
Connecting the Projector to Desktop Computer ................................... 9
Connecting the Projector to Portable Computer ................................... 10
Connecting the Projector to Other Video Sources ............................... 11
Powering On/Off the Projection Display................................................ 13
Adjusting the Projected image .............................................................. 15
On-Screen Display Menus ................................................................... 19
Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 23
Changing the Lamp ............................................................................... 26
Specifications ....................................................................................... 27
Compatibility Modes ............................................................................. 28
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Installation Connecting the Projector to Desktop Computer ... 9 Connecting the Projector to Portable Computer ... 10 Connecting the Projector to Other Video Sources ... 11 Powering On/Off the Projection Display... 13 Adjusting the Projected image ... 15 User Controls Panel Control &...
  • Page 2: Usage Notice

    English Usage Notice Do not look into the lens. The bright light may hurt your eyes. Warning- To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this Warning- product to rain or moisture. Please do not open or disassemble the product as this may cause Warning- electric shock.
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Product Features This product, is an XGA single chip 0.9” DLPä Projector. The outstanding features of it are listed as follows: True XGA, 1024 x 768 addressable pixels 5 lbs (2.3 kgs) lightweight compact design ä Single chip DLP...
  • Page 4: Package Overview

    English Package Overview This projection display comes with all the items shown below. Check to make sure your unit is complete. Contact your dealer immediately if anything is missing. Projection Display Power Cord VGA Cable S-Video Cable Audio-In Cable for Computer Composite Video Cable Audio Cable User’s Manual...
  • Page 5: Product Overview

    English Product Overview Main Unit Panel Control Zoom Ring Remote Control Focus Ring Receiver Lens Speaker Carrying Handle Connection Ports Elevator Button Power Connector Elevator Foot Power Switch Security Lock Slot...
  • Page 6: Connection Ports

    English Connection Ports Composite Video Connector S-video Connector Power Connector Panel Control Four Directional Select Keys Menu Reset Source Computer Input Connector Audio Iuput Connector Audio Output Connector Power Switch Power / Standby Temperature Lamp Enter...
  • Page 7: Remote Control

    Remote Control Power / Standby Laser Point Mouse Ball Left Mouse Button Zoom Out Mute Menu Enter Freeze Keystone Correction Caution: To reduce the risk of injury to the eyes, do not look directly into the laser light on the remote control and do not point the laser light into anyone’s eyes.
  • Page 8 To calibrate the mouse ball on the remote control: 1. Ensure that the projector and remote control are powered on. 2. Press down on the top of the mouse ball and hold it down until it clicks.
  • Page 9: Installation

    2. Connect one end of the projector signal cable to the projector; connect the other end to the VGA connector on the computer and tighten the screws. 3. Connect one end of the power cord into the back of projector; connect the other end to an electrical outlet.
  • Page 10: Connecting The Projector To Portable Computer

    2. Connect one end of the projector signal cable to the projector; connect the other end to the VGA connector on the notebook and tighten the screws. 3. Connect one end of the power cord into the back of projector; connect the other end to an electrical outlet.
  • Page 11: Connecting The Projector To Other Video Sources

    “Audio in” port on the speaker; plug the other end into the “Audio out” port on the projector. 4. Connect one end of the power cord into the back of projector; connect the other end to an electrical outlet.
  • Page 12 “Audio in” port on the speaker; plug the other end into the “Audio out” port on your projector. 4. Connect one end of the power cord into the back of projector; connect the other end to an electrical outlet.
  • Page 13: Powering On/Off The Projection Display

    1. Remove the lens cap.Œ 2. Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely connected. 3. Turn on the main power switch on the back of the projector and allow the projector to warm up for 1-2 minutes....
  • Page 14 *If you want to turn on the main power switch immediately, you must allow about 10 minutes for thermal dissipation. 4. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and the projector. * When the “LAMP” indicator lights solid amber; please change the lamp module immediately.
  • Page 15: Adjusting The Projected Image

    To lower the projector: 1. Press and hold the elevator button. 2. Lower down the projector, then release the button to lock the elevator foot into position. * When you adjust the projector height; please place the projector on a flat surface and avoid falling down of the projector.
  • Page 16: Adjusting The Projector Focus

    You may adjust zoom ring to zoom in / out. Rotate the room ring counter-clockwise to zoom in and clockwise to zoom out. To focus the image, rotate the focus ring until the image is clear. The projector will focus at distances from 3.3 feet to 32.8 feet (1m to 10m). Zoom Ring...
  • Page 17: User Controls

    User Controls There are two ways for you to control the functions: Remote Control and Panel Control. Remote Control Power / Standby Power the lamp on and off when the main power switch is turned on. Laser Point Activates laser pointer for use in presentations. Mouse Ball Controls the on-screen cursor and alternate left-mouse function.
  • Page 18 Press “Menu” to open the on-screen display (OSD) menus and to switch among different menus. To exit OSD, press the “Freeze/CLR” button or select the “ Exit Menu” icon and press “Enter” button. The projector saves any changes you made automatically. Enter Press “Enter”...
  • Page 19: On-Screen Display Menus

    OSD will be the “Computer OSD”. In video source, the OSD will be the “ Video OSD”. The projector will detect the source automatically. To open the OSD menu, press the “menu” button on the Remote Control or Panel Control.
  • Page 20 Press the right button to move the image down. Auto-Image The projector automatically adjusts tracking, frequency and vertical and horizontal position for most computers. * The image options are available only for computer sources. The projector sets these options automatically for video sources. Audio Volume Press the left button to decrease the volume.
  • Page 21 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. 416 : 9 (Video mode only) You can select this function to fit your DVD aspect ratio type.
  • Page 22 English Lamp Lamp Warning Choose this function to show or hide the warning message when the lamp changing warning message is displayed. Lamp Reset Reset the lamp setting only when the lamp changing is done. Exit Menu Exit Menu When you want to close the OSD menu, choose this item and select “ Yes” to exit menu. Reset All Choose “...
  • Page 23: Appendices

    Ensure all the cables and power connections are correctly and securely connected as described in the “Installation” section. If the projector is plugged into a power strip, make sure the power strip is turned on. Ensure the pins of connectors are not crooked or broken.
  • Page 24 Check and reconfigure the display mode of your graphic card to make it compatible with the product. Problem: Image is out of focus Adjust the Focus Ring on the projector lens. Make sure the projection screen is between the required distance 3.3ft.(1m)~ 33ft.(10m) from the projector.
  • Page 25 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 digitiza- tion to full screen with 4:3 default setting. If the projection display is still outstretched, you will also need to adjust the aspect ratio by referring to the following: Please select 4:3 aspect ratio type on your DVD player if you are playing a 16:9 DVD.
  • Page 26: Changing The Lamp

    Warning: Lamp compartment is hot! Allow it to cool before changing lamps! Lamp Changing Procedure: 1. Turn off the power to the projector by pressing the Power/Standby button. 2. Allow the projector to cool down at least 30 minutes. 3. Turn off the main power switch.
  • Page 27: Specifications

    Specifications Light Valve - Single Chip DLP Contrast Ratio - 400:1 (Full On / Full Off) - 200:1 (ANSI Contrast) Lamp - 150W User Replaceable P-VIP Lamp Number of Pixels - 1024 pixels(H) X 768 lines(V) Displayable Color - 16.7M colors Projection Lens - F2.8~3.1 f=31~40mm with 1.3 x zoom &...
  • Page 28: Compatibility Modes

    English Compatibility Modes Mode IBM & VESA VGA IBM & VESA VGA IBM & VESA VGA IBM & VESA VGA IBM & VESA VGA IBM & VESA VGA IBM & VESA VGA IBM & VESA VGA IBM & VESA VGA IBM &...

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