Optoma HD73 User Manual

Optoma HD73 User Manual

Optoma hd73: user guide
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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 .................................................................................................... 11
Installation ............................................................................................ 12
Connecting the Projector .............................................................................12
Powering On/Off the Projector ....................................................................13
Powering On the Projector ................................................................................... 13
Powering Off the projector ................................................................................... 14
Warning Indicator ................................................................................................. 14
Adjusting the Projected Image ....................................................................15
Adjusting the Projector's Height ........................................................................... 15
Adjusting the Projector's Zoom / Focus ............................................................... 16
Adjusting Projected Image Size ........................................................................... 16
User Controls ....................................................................................... 17
On-screen Display Menus ...........................................................................20
How to operate .................................................................................................... 20
Menu Tree ............................................................................................................ 21
Image ................................................................................................................... 22
Display ................................................................................................................ 28
Setup .................................................................................................................... 31
Options ................................................................................................................. 33
Appendices .......................................................................................... 35
Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................35
Image Problems .................................................................................................. 35
Intermission Problems ........................................................................................ 37
Projector Status Indication .................................................................................. 38
Remote Control Problems ................................................................................... 39
Replacing the Lamp ....................................................................................40
Compatibility Modes ....................................................................................41
Ceiling Mount Installation ............................................................................42
Optoma Global Offi ce ..................................................................................43

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Appendices ... 35 Troubleshooting ...35 Image Problems ... 35 Intermission Problems ... 37 Projector Status Indication ... 38 Remote Control Problems ... 39 Replacing the Lamp ...40 Compatibility Modes ...41 Ceiling Mount Installation ...42 Optoma Global Offi ce ...43 Table of contents...
  • 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 fi...
  • Page 3: Precautions

    Precautions ▀■ Warning- Do not look into the projector’s lens when the lamp ▀■ Warning- To reduce the risk of fi re or electric shock, do not ▀■ Warning- Please do not open or disassemble the projector as ▀■ Warning- When replacing the lamp, please allow unit to cool ▀■...
  • Page 4 Usage Notice    Don’t:    Turn off the product before cleaning. Use a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent to clean the display housing. Disconnect the power plug from AC outlet if the product is not being used for a long period of time. Block the ventilation slots and openings on the unit.
  • Page 5: Eye Safety Warnings

    Eye Safety Warnings ▀■ Avoid staring directly into the projector beam at all times. ▀■ Minimize standing facing into the beam. Keep your back to the beam as much as possible. ▀■ A stick or laser pointer is recommended to avoid the need for the user to enter the beam.
  • Page 6: Introduction

    User friendly control panel SXGA+, SXGA compression and HD, XGA, SVGA, VGA re-sizing Optoma’s patent-pending O purifi cation technology HDMI & DVI support with HDCP compliance True Vivid and Brilliant Color 16:10 / 16:9, integrate with complete image function: For-...
  • 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. Projector with lens cap Composite Video Cable Due to the differ-  ence in applications...
  • Page 8: Product Overview

    Introduction Product Overview Main Unit 1. Control Panel 2. Zoom Lever 3. Focus Ring 4. Elevator Button (one on each side) 5. Elevator Feet 6. Zoom Lens 7. IR Receivers 8. Connection Ports 9. Power Socket & Main Power Switch 10.
  • Page 9: Control Panel

    Introduction Control Panel 1. Lamp Indicator LED 2. Temp Indicator LED 3. Standby/On LED 4. Menu (On/Off) 5. Select (Enter) 6. IR Receiver 7. Four Directional Select Keys 8. Re-Sync 9. Source Select...
  • Page 10: Connection Ports

    Introduction Connection Ports 1. HDMI Connector 2. DVI-I Input Connector (PC Digital and DVI-HDCP) 3. Component Video Input Connector 4. Composite Video Input Connector 5. S-Video Input Connector 6. RS232 Input Connector 7. Service Connector 8. +12V Relay Connector 9. Main Power Switch 10.
  • Page 11: Remote Control

    Remote Control 1. Power On/Off 2. Contrast 3. Image Shift 4. H. Keystone 5. V. Keystone 6. Select (Enter) 7. Four Directional Select Keys 8. Display Mode 9. Zoom 10. Brightness 11. Menu 12. Overscan 13. 4:3 14. 16:9 15. DVI-D Source 16.
  • Page 12: Installation

    Installation Connecting the Projector Due to the differ-  ence in applica- tions for each country, some regions may have different accessories. 1..Power Cord 2..DVI to VGA Adaptor (For European Only) 3..RS232 Cable 4..S-Video Cable 5.
  • Page 13: Powering On/Off The Projector

    2. Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely connected and turn on Main power switch. Ensure that the button on the back of the projector is turned on.  The Power LED will fl ash green. 3. Turn on the lamp by pressing “Standby/On” button either on the top of the projector or on the remote.
  • Page 14: Powering Off The Projector

    Power LED begins fl ashing, the projector 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 “Standby/On”...
  • Page 15: Adjusting The Projected Image

    Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Projector’s Height The projector is equipped with elevator feet for adjusting the image height. To raise the image: 1. Press the elevator button 2. Raise the image to the desired height angle the button to lock the elevator feet into position.
  • Page 16: Adjusting The Projector's Zoom / Focus

    Turn the Zoom Lever to zoom in or zoom out. To focus the image, turn the focus ring until you see a clear image. The projector will focus at distances from 4.9 to 39.4 feet (1.5 to 12.0 meters) and the projection screen size from 0.92m~8.857m (36”~349”) at 16:10 mode with mechanical...
  • Page 17: User Controls

    (OSD) menu. To exit OSD, Press ”Menu” again. Four Direc- tional Select adjustments to your selection. Keys Select Confi rm your item selection. Automatically synchronizes the projector to Re-Sync the input source. User Controls Remote Control to select items or make...
  • Page 18: Using The Remote Control

    Select (Enter) Overscan 16:9 Native Letter-Box Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on pages 13-14. Adjust the brightness of the image. Control the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the picture. Shifts the projected image position horizon- tally.
  • Page 19 DVI-D Press “DVI-D” to choose Digital Signal source from DVI-I connector. DVI-A Press “DVI-A” to choose Analog Signal source from DVI-I connector. HDMI Press “HDMI” to choose source from HDMI connector. YPbPr Press “YPbPr” to choose Component video source. Video Press “Video”...
  • Page 20: 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. The projector will automatically detect the source. How to operate To open the OSD menu, press “Menu” on the Remote Control or Control Panel.
  • Page 21: Menu Tree

    User Controls Menu Tree...
  • Page 22: Image

    User Controls Image Mode There are many factory presets optimized for various types of im- ages. Cinema: For home theater.  Bright: For the brightest possible image, Use if ambient light is  present. TV: For watching analogue or digital TV images. ...
  • Page 23 User Controls 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.  Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the image. Press the to decrease the sharpness.
  • Page 24: Brilliant Color

    User Controls Image | Advance Degamma This allows you to choose a degamma table that has been fi ne- tuned to bring out the best image quality for the input. Film: For home theater.  Video: For video or TV source. ...
  • Page 25 Note – The DCDi function can only be used with interlaced video signals. If the video that the projector is displaying is not interlaced this menu option will not be visible. to select Red, Green, or Blue for...
  • Page 26: Noise Reduction

    User Controls Signal types DCDi can be used with: Component Interlaced (480i/576i), SCART RGB, S-video, Compos- ite video Signal types DCDi can not be used with: HDMI, DVI, Component Progressive (480p/576p/720p), Compo- nent Interlaced (1080i) On: Enables DCDi functions with compatible signal types. ...
  • Page 27 Press “Select (Enter)” to fi nalize the selection. The projector will not search inputs that are de- selected. Color Space Select an appropriate color matrix type from RGB or YPbPr.
  • Page 28: Display

    User Controls Display Format Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio. 4:3: This format is for 4x3 input sources not enhanced for Wide-  screen TV. 16:9: This format is for 16x9 input sources, like HDTV and DVD ...
  • Page 29: Image Shift

    User Controls Detail informations about LBX mode : 1. Some Letter-Box DVDs are not enhanced for 16x9 TVs. In this situation, the image will not look right when displayed in 16:9 mode. In this situation, please try to using the 4:3 mode to view the DVD.
  • Page 30 User Controls This Mode is only for use when using the projector with a PC signal, either Analogue or Digital via the DVI-I connector. Wide: If your PC output is a wide screen format resolution you  must select this setting.
  • Page 31: Setup

    Front-Desktop  The factory default setting. Rear-Desktop  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.
  • Page 32 User Controls experience a vertical fl ickering bar, use this function to make an adjustment. Tracking : Synchronizes the signal timing of the display with  the graphics card. If you experience an unstable or fl ickering image, use this function to correct it. H.
  • Page 33: Options

    Choose the menu location on the display screen. Source Lock When this function is turned off, the projector will search for other signals if the current input signal is lost. When this function is turned on, it will search for a specifi ed connection port.
  • Page 34: User Controls User Controls

    User Controls User Controls Options | Lamp settings Lamp Hour Displays the cumulative lamp operating time. Lamp Reminder Choose this function to show or to hide the warning message when the changing lamp message is displayed. The message will appear up 30 hours before suggested replacement of lamp.
  • Page 35: Appendices

     Check if the projection lamp has been securely installed. Please  refer to the “Replacing the lamp” section. Make sure you have removed the lens cap and the projector is  switched on. Partial, scrolling or incorrectly displayed image Press “Re-Sync”...
  • Page 36 2. Press the toggle output settings. example: [Fn]+[F4] If you experience diffi culty 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 37: Intermission Problems

     Make sure the projection screen is between the required dis-  tance 4.9 to 39.4 feet (1.5 to 12.0 meters) from the projector. See page 16. The image is stretched when displaying 16:9 DVD title When you play anamorphic DVD or 16:9 DVD, the projector will show the best image in 16: 9 format on projector side.
  • Page 38: Projector Status Indication

    Appendices If possible, turn off the projector, then unplug the power cord and  wait at least 20 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 39: Remote Control Problems

    ±22.5°. Make sure there are not any obstructions between the remote con-  trol and the projector. Move to within 6 m (20 ft) of the projector. Make sure batteries are inserted correctly.  Make sure batteries are exhausted. If so, replace weak batteries in ...
  • Page 40: Replacing The Lamp

    Allow it to cool down Make sure the projector has been cooled down for at least 30 before changing lamp! minutes before changing the lamp. Lamp Replacing Procedure: 1.
  • Page 41: Compatibility Modes

    Compatibility Modes Mode VESA VGA VESA VGA VESA VGA VESA VGA VESA VGA VESA VGA VESA VGA VESA VGA VESA VGA VESA SVGA VESA SVGA VESA SVGA VESA SVGA VESA SVGA VESA XGA VESA XGA VESA XGA VESA XGA VESA XGA VESA WXGA VESA WXGA VESA WXGA...
  • Page 42: Ceiling Mount Installation

    Appendices Ceiling Mount Installation 1. To prevent damaging your projector, please use the ceil- ing 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 specifi...
  • Page 43: Optoma Global Offi Ce

    Optoma Global Offi ce For service or support please contact your local offi ce. 715 Sycamore Drive Milpitas, CA 95035, USA www.optomausa.com Canada 5630 Kennedy Road, Mississauga, ON, L4Z 2A9, Canada Tel : 905-882-4228 www.optoma.com Europe 42 Caxton Way, The Watford Business Park...
  • Page 44: Fcc Notice

    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 B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 45: 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, includ- this device must accept any interference received, in this device must accept any interference received, in ing interference that may cause undesired operation.

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