Optoma EP783 User Manual
Optoma EP783 User Manual

Optoma EP783 User Manual

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Table of Contents ................................................................................... 1
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 ................................................................................................. 10
Remote Control with Mouse Function and Laser Pointer .................................... 11
Installation ............................................................................................ 12
Connecting the Projector .............................................................................12
Connect to Computer/Notebook .......................................................................... 12
Connect to Video ................................................................................................. 13
Powering On/Off the Projector .....................................................................14
Powering On the Projector ................................................................................... 14
Powering Off the projector ................................................................................... 15
Warning Indicator ................................................................................................. 15
Adjusting the Projected Image.....................................................................16
Adjusting the Projector's Height ........................................................................... 16
Adjusting the Projector's Zoom / Focus ............................................................... 17
Adjusting Projected Image Size ........................................................................... 18
User Controls ....................................................................................... 19
On-Screen Display Menus...........................................................................23
How to operate .................................................................................................... 23
Menu Tree ............................................................................................................ 24
Image ................................................................................................................... 25
Display ................................................................................................................ 30
Setup .................................................................................................................... 34
Options ................................................................................................................. 46
Appendices........................................................................................... 49
Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................49
Image Problems .................................................................................................. 49
Intermission Problems ........................................................................................ 52
Projector Status Indication .................................................................................. 52
Remote Control Problems ................................................................................... 53
Replacing the Lamp.....................................................................................55
Compatibility Modes ....................................................................................57
RS232 Commands and Protocol Function List............................................58
Ceiling Mount Installation ............................................................................61
Optoma Global Offices ................................................................................62
Regulation & Safety notices ........................................................................64

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Powering Off the projector ... 15 Warning Indicator ... 15 Adjusting the Projected Image...16 Adjusting the Projector’s Height ... 16 Adjusting the Projector’s Zoom / Focus ... 17 Adjusting Projected Image Size ... 18 User Controls ... 19 Control Panel & Remote Control ...19 On-Screen Display Menus...23...
  • Page 2: Usage Notice

    4. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions : A. Do not block any ventilation openings. To ensure reliable operation of the projector and to protect it from overheating, put the projector in a position and location that will not interfere with its proper ventilation.
  • Page 3: Precautions

    Precautions ▀■ Warning- Do not look into the projector’s lens when the lamp is ▀■ Warning- To reduce the risk of injury to the eyes, do not look di- ▀■ Warning- To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not ▀■...
  • Page 4 Usage Notice ▀■ Turn off the product before cleaning. ▀■ Use a soft cloth moistened with a mild detergent to clean the display housing. ▀■ Disconnect the power plug from the AC outlet if the product is not being used for a long period of time. ▀■...
  • Page 5: Eye Safety Warnings

    The best way to achieve this is by ceiling-mount- ing the projector rather than placing it on floor or table top. ▀■ When projector is used in a classroom, adequately supervise students when they are asked to point out something on the screen.
  • Page 6: Introduction

    UXGA, WXGA, SXGA, SXGA+ compression and VGA,  SVGA re-sizing Macintosh and PC compatible  HDMI and DVI-D support (HDCP compliant)  Horizontal and Vertical Lens Shift  Power Zoom and Power Focus  Support Network function  projector. ® Technology ®...
  • Page 7: Package Overview

    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. USB Cable 1.8m Due to the difference in applications for each country, some regions may have dif- ferent accessories.
  • Page 8: Product Overview

    Introduction Product Overview Main Unit 1. Control Panel 2. Zoom Lens 3. Carry Bar 4. Wireless Module (Op- tional) 5. Lamp Door 6. Elevator Feet 7. IR Receiver 8. Connection Ports 9. Power Socket 10. Air Exhaust Vent...
  • Page 9: Control Panel

    Control Panel 1. Enter/Select 2. Power Button/Power LED 3. Re-Sync 4. Zoom/Focus 5. Four Directional Select Keys 6. Menu 7. Source 8. Lens Shift 9. Lamp LED 10. Temp LED Introduction...
  • Page 10: Connection Ports

    Introduction Connection Ports 1. VGA-1/SCART-1 Input Connector (PC Analog Signal/ Component Video/HDTV/SCART) 2. Audio-In (for VGA1-In Connector) 3. Audio-In (for DVI-D Connector) 4. DVI-D Input Connector (PC Digital and HDCP) 5. HDMI Connector (HDCP) 6. Networking Connector RJ45 7. VGA-2/SCART-2 Input Connector (PC Analog Signal/ Component Video/HDTV/SCART ) 8.
  • Page 11: Remote Control With Mouse Function And Laser Pointer

    Remote Control with Mouse Function and Laser Pointer Introduction 1. Power On/Off 2. Re-Sync 3. Keystone +/- 4. Page Up 5. Page Down 6. Laser LED 7. AV mute 8. Freeze 9. Laser Button 10. Display Mode 11. Zoom in 12.
  • Page 12: Installation

    Installation Connecting the Projector Connect to Computer/Notebook +12V Relay Output RS232 Due to the difference in applications for each country, some 1..Power Cord regions may have dif- 2..Audio Output Cable ferent accessories. 3..VGA Cable 4..DVI Cable (Optional Accessory) 5.
  • Page 13: Connect To Video

    Connect to Video +12V Relay Output DVD Player, Set-top Box, HDTV receiver Due to the difference in applications for 1..Power Cord each country, some 2..Composite Video Cable (Optional Accessory) regions may have dif- ...Audio Input Cable ferent accessories. 4.
  • Page 14: Powering On/Off The Projector

     The Power LED lights red. 3. Turn on the lamp by pressing “Power/Standby” button either on the top of the projector or pressing “Power” button on the remote. The Power LED will turn blue. The startup screen will display in approximately 10 seconds.
  • Page 15: Powering Off The Projector

    When the Power LED turn red, the pro- jector 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”...
  • Page 16: Adjusting The Projected Image

    2. Rotate the elevator foot counter clockwise to raise the pro- jector or clockwise to lower it. Repeat with the remaining feet as needed. 3. Reset the projector on its feet and re-adjust as needed. Elevator Feet...
  • Page 17: Adjusting The Projector's Zoom / Focus

    Adjusting the Projector’s Zoom / Focus The projector will focus at distances from 3.9 to 39.4 feet (1.2 to 12.0 meters).  See Page 41 for more informa- tion. ▀■ 1. Press “Zoom/Focus” button, you can see the “Unlock zoom/fo- cus?” message on the screen.
  • Page 18: Adjusting Projection Image Size

    11.2 36.6 24.0 29.0 16.8 55.0 32.0 11.8 38.6 22.4 73.3 40.0 14.7 48.3 27.9 91.6 48.0 17.7 58.0 33.5 109.9 Screen Width (W) Left side Right side Horizontal Direction Lens Shift Range +110% Shift range +83% -83% -110% Projector...
  • Page 19: User Controls

    There are two ways for you to control the functions: Control Panel and Remote Control. Using the Control Panel Power/Stand- Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” sec- tion on pages 14-15. Indicate the projector’s status. Power LED Lamp LED Indicate the projector’s lamp status.
  • Page 20: Using The Remote Control

    Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” sec- tion on pages 14-15. Aim the remote at the viewing screen, press and hold this button to activate the laser pointer.
  • Page 21 USB connec- tion to computer Source Wireless User Controls Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input source. Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting the projector. Momentarily turns off/on the audio and video. Press “Freeze” to pause the screen image. Press this button again to unlock.
  • Page 22: Using The Usb Remote Mouse Control

    S-Video VGA-2 Video Using the USB Remote Mouse Control The remote control for this projector can be used as a remote mouse control with the USB cable. When the projector is connected to PC via the USB cable, the remote will work as a mouse for control.
  • Page 23: On-Screen Display Menus

    On-Screen Display Menus The Projector has a multi-lingual On-Screen Display menu which allows adjustments to the projector settings. The projector will auto- matically detect the source. 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 1. “Signal” menu is only supported in Analog VGA (RGB) signal. 2. “Wireless” is only functional with optional wireless module.
  • Page 25: 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: Standardized accurate color. ...
  • Page 26 User Controls Image | Color Color Adjust the Red, Green, Blue, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow colors or returns to the factory default settings for advanced adjustment of the individual colors. Every colors can be adjusted as below. ■ Adjust the color balance of red and green. Press the ...
  • Page 27 Image | Advanced Degamma This allows you to choose a degamma table that has been fine-tuned to bring out the best image quality for the input. Film: for home theater.  Video: for video or TV source.  Graphics: for image source. ...
  • Page 28 Select an appropriate color matrix type from AUTO, RGB or YUV. Input Source Enable input sources. Press then use The projector will not search inputs that are de-selected. into the next menu as below and to select. Press “Enter” to finalize the selection.
  • Page 29 Image | Advanced | Color Enhancement Edge Enhancement You can use the “Off”, 1~5 to adjust the Edge Enhancement in the image. Color Vividness This adjustable item utilizes a new color-processing algorithm and enhancements to enable the picture’s vividness to be significantly increased.
  • Page 30: Display

    User Controls Format Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio. 4:3:  screen TV. 16:9 I: This format is for 16x9 input sources, like HDTV and DVD  enhanced for Wide screen TV. (576i/p) 16:9 II: This format is for 16x9 input sources, like HDTV and ...
  • Page 31 Input Signal User Controls Display on Screen 4 : 3 format 16 : 9 I format 16 : 9 II format window format Display area Picture area...
  • Page 32: Image Shift

    Shift the projected image position vertically(Digital). H Image Shift Shift the projected image position horizontally(Digital). PC Mode This mode is only functional when the projector unit is used with a PC signal, either via an Analog or Digital connector.  “PC Mode” function ...
  • Page 33 Display | Keystone V Keystone Press the squarer image. H Keystone Press the squarer image. Height of Image Press the fit the screen size better User Controls to adjust image distortion vertical and makes a to adjust image distortion horizontal and makes a to fine-adjust the vertical position of the image to...
  • Page 34: Setup

    User Controls Setup | Language Language Choose the multilingual OSD menu. Press and then use the Press “Enter” to finalize the selection. key to select your preferred language. into the sub menu...
  • Page 35: Menu Location

    When you select this function, the projector reverses the image so you can project behind a translucent screen. Front-Ceiling  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.
  • Page 36 Explorer) using the network. (Default setting) Projector ID ID definition can be set up by menu (range 00~99), and allow user control an individual projector by RS232. For more related informa- tion, please refer page 59-60. to decrease the volume.
  • Page 37 Setup | Signal Phase “Phase” synchronizes the signal timing of the display with the graphic card. If you experience an unstable or flickering image, use this function to correct it. Frequency “Frequency” changes the display data frequency to match the fre- quency of your computer’s graphic card.
  • Page 38: Security Setting

    Security On: Choose “On” to use security verification when the turning  on the projector. Off: Choose “Off” to be able to switch on the projector without  password verification. Security Timer Can be select the time (Month/Day/Hour) function to set the number of hours the projector can be used.
  • Page 39: Change Password

    ■ First Time: 1. The Password is 4 digits, DEFAULT VALUE is “1234”. (first time) 2. Use number buttons on the remote to select your password, and then press “ ” key to confirm your selection. Change Password 1. Press “ ”...
  • Page 40 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. Optoma: The default startup screen of Optoma projector.  User: Use memorize picture from “Logo Capture” function.
  • Page 41 Setup | Lens Function Lens Shift Shift the projected image. Lock: This function can not be used by user.  Unlock: This function can be used by user.  Zoom/Focus Adjust zoom/focus function on the projected image. Lock: This function can not be used by user. ...
  • Page 42 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. On: Assign an IP address to the projector from the DHCP server  automatically.
  • Page 43: How To Use Web Browser To Control Your Projector

    How to use web browser to control your projector 1. Fill in a new IP, a subnet mask, a gateway and a DNS in the dialogue box. 2. Then choose apply and press “Enter” button to activate the configuration process.
  • Page 44 For example: Use Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) web browser to control the projector, the IP address is http: // 10.0.50.100. Step 1: Find an IP Address (10.0.50.100) from LAN function of projector. 10.0.50.100 Step 2: Select apply and press “Enter” button to submit function or press “menu”...
  • Page 45 Step 8: Open your IE and type in the IP ad- dress of 10.0.50.100 in the URL then press “Enter” key. The web page will display as below: Step 9: Open “Control Panel” to control your projector. User Controls...
  • Page 46: Options

    Keypad Lock When the keypad lock function is on, the control panel will be locked, but the projector can still be operated by the remote control. If canceling this function, use the remote control and select this func- tion to “Off”.
  • Page 47 Off: Turn on the projector to normal mode.  Auto Power Off Set the countdown timer interval. The countdown timer will start, when there is no signal being sent to the projector. Then projector will automatically power off when the countdown has finished (in minutes). Sleep Timer Set the countdown timer interval.
  • Page 48: Lamp Settings

    The message will appear 30 hours before suggested replacement of lamp. Brightness Mode STD: Choose “STD” to dim the projector lamp which will lower  power consumption and extend the lamp life by up to 130%.
  • Page 49: Appendices

    4. Click on the “Advanced Properties” button. 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 Appendices then double click on the “Display”...
  • Page 50 2. Press the toggle output settings. Example: [Fn]+[F4] If you experience difficulty changing resolutions or your monitor  freezes, restart all equipment including the projector. The screen of the Notebook or PowerBook computer is not displaying your presentation If you are using a Notebook PC ...
  • Page 51 Press [Menu] button on the remote control or projector panel,  go to Image has slanted sides If possible, reposition the projector so that it is centered on the  screen and below the bottom of the screen.  Use of Keystone is Press [Keystone] button on the remote control or press [ not recommended.
  • Page 52: Intermission Problems

    Appendices Intermission Problems 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. Lamp burns out or makes a popping sound When the lamp reaches its end of life, it will burn out and may ...
  • Page 53: Remote Control Problems

    Message Reminders Fan failed:  Temperature warning:  Replacing the lamp:  Status message for searching source:  Remote Control Problems If the remote control does not work Check the operating angle for the remote control is approximately  ±22.5°. Appendices...
  • Page 54 Appendices 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.
  • Page 55: Replacing The Lamp

    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. Warning: If ceiling mounted, please use caution when opening the lamp access panel.
  • Page 56 6. Use a screwdriver to remove the 3 screws from the lamp module.  7. Remove the lamp module.  To replace the lamp module, reverse the previous steps. 8. Turn on the projector and use “Lamp Reset” after the lamp module is replaced. Lamp Reset: (i)Press “Menu”  (ii)Select “Options”  (iii)Select...
  • Page 57: Compatibility Modes

    Compatibility Modes Compatibility Modes Computer Compatibility  Power Book G4, VGA Power Book G4, SXGA Power Book G4, XGA * Power Book G4, WXGA * Power Book G4, HD * Power Book G4, HD * Power Book G4, SXGA+ * Power Book G4, UXGA Power G4, VGA Power G4, SXGA Power G4, XGA...
  • Page 58: Rs232 Commands And Protocol Function List

    Appendices RS232 Commands and Protocol Function List RS232 Pin Assignments Pin no. Name I/O (From Projector Side RS232 RS232...
  • Page 59: Rs232 Protocol Function List

    7E 30 30 37 30 20 31 38 0D 7E 30 30 37 30 20 31 39 0D 7E 30 30 37 30 20 32 30 0D Projector Return (Pass): P Projector Return (Fail): F XX=01-99, projector's ID, XX=00 is for all projectors Description HDMI DVI-D VGA 1...
  • Page 60 VGA2/S-Video/Video/BNC/HDMI/Wireless dddd: FW version e : Display mode 0/1/2/3/4/5=Presentation/ Bright/Movie/sRGB/User1/User2 n : 0 EP783 Model name Description n= -50 (a= 2D 35 30) ~ +50 (a= 35 30) n= 0 (a= 30) ~ 63 (a= 36 33) n= -100 (a= 2D 31 30 30) ~ 100 (a= 31 30 30)
  • Page 61: Ceiling Mount Installation

    Ceiling Mount Installation 1. To prevent damaging your projector, please use 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- tor met the following specifications: ...
  • Page 62: Optoma Global Offices

    Appendices Optoma Global Offices For service or support please contact your local office. 715 Sycamore Drive Milpitas, CA 95035, USA www.optomausa.com Canada 5630 Kennedy Road, Mississauga, ON, L4Z 2A9, Canada www.optoma.ca Europe 42 Caxton Way, The Watford Business Park Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 8QZ, UK www.optoma.eu Service Tel : +44 (0)1923 691865...
  • Page 63 Korean WOOMI TECH.CO.,LTD. 4F,Minu Bldg.33-14, Kangnam-Ku, Tel : +82+2+34430004 seoul,135-815, KOREA Japanese 東京都足立区綾瀬3-25-18 株式会社オーエスエム 0120-46-5040 サポートセンター: Taiwan 5F., No. 108, Minchiuan Rd. Shindian City, Taipei Taiwan 231, R.O.C. www.optoma.com.tw Hong Kong Unit A, 27/F Dragon Centre, 79 Wing Hong Street, Cheung Sha Wan, Kowloon, Hong Kong China...
  • Page 64: 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 lim- its for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 65: Operation Conditions

    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 opera- tion.

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