Optoma H79 Manual
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Precautions ...................................................................................................................... 2
Product Features ............................................................................................................. 4
Package Overview ........................................................................................................... 5
Product Overview ........................................................................................................... 6
Main Unit .................................................................................................................. 6
Control Panel ............................................................................................................. 7
Connection Ports ....................................................................................................... 8
Wireless Remote Control ........................................................................................... 9
Connecting the Projector ................................................................................................ 10
Powering On/Off the Projector ....................................................................................... 11
Powering On the Projector ....................................................................................... 11
Powering Off the Projector ........................................................................................ 12
Adjusting the Projected Image ........................................................................................ 13
Adjusting the Projector's Height .............................................................................. 13
Adjusting the Projector's Zoom/Focus ..................................................................... 14
Onscreen Display Menus .............................................................................................. 18
How to Operate ......................................................................................................... 18
Menu Tree ................................................................................................................. 19
Picture ....................................................................................................................... 20
Image ......................................................................................................................... 22
System ....................................................................................................................... 24
Display ....................................................................................................................... 25
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................... 27
Replacing the Lamp ......................................................................................................... 30
Ceiling Mount Installation .............................................................................................. 31

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Usage Notice Precautions ........................2 Introduction Product Features ......................4 Package Overview ......................5 Product Overview ......................6 Main Unit ........................6 Control Panel ......................7 Connection Ports ....................... 8 Wireless Remote Control ................... 9 Installation Connecting the Projector ....................10 Powering On/Off the Projector ..................
  • Page 2: Usage Notice

    Usage Notice Precautions Please follow all warnings, precautions, and maintenance procedures as recommended in this user’s guide. Warning- Do not look into the lens. The bright light may cause eye injury. Warning- To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
  • Page 3 Usage Notice 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. Do not: Block the slots and openings on the unit provided for ventilation.
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Product Features This product is a WXGA single chip 0.79-inch DLP projector featuring: True WXGA resolution 1280 x 720 addressable pixels Single chip DLP technology Power zoom and focus HDTV compatible (480i/p, 576i/p, 720p, 1080i ) NTSC/PAL/SECAM, and HDTV compatible Hi-tech DVI-I connection for digital and analog video connectivity IR remote control...
  • Page 5: Package Overview

    Introduction Package Overview This projector comes with all the items shown below. Check to make sure your unit is complete. Projector Unit Power Cord RS232 Cable 1.8m Composite Video Cable S-Video Cable 1.8m IR Remote Control 1.8m User’s Manual/ Battery x 2 SCART RGB Adaptor Warranty Card (For European Use...
  • Page 6: Product Overview

    Introduction Product Overview Main Unit 1. Control Panel 2. Power Socket & Main Power Switch 3. Four Adjustable Feet 4. Lens 5. Lens Cap 6. Connection Ports...
  • Page 7: Control Panel

    Introduction Control Panel 1. Lens Shift (Up/Down) 2. Optics Zoom In/Up 3. Optics Zoom Out/Down 4. Optics Focus -/Left 5. Optics Focus+/Right 6. Four Directional Select Keys 7. Resync 8. Source 9. Menu/Exit 10. Enter...
  • Page 8: Connection Ports

    Introduction Connection Ports Lamp LED 2. Temp LED 3. Power LED 4. Power Socket 5. Main Power Switch 6. IR Receiver 7. RCA YPbPr Connectors 8. BNC YPbPr/RGBHV Connectors 9. +12V Relay Connectors 10. RS-232 Connector 11. S-Video Input Connector 12.
  • Page 9: Wireless Remote Control

    Introduction Wireless Remote Control 1. Power On/Off 13. Optics Zoom Out/Down 2. Display Hide 14. Optics Focus +/Left 3. Brightness 15. Optics Focus -/Right 4. Freeze 16. Four Directional Select Keys 5. Contrast 17. Enter 6. Re-sync 18. S-Video Source 7.
  • Page 10: Installation

    Installation Connecting the Projector DVI-I Output DVD Player Video Output Antenna S-Video Output Set-Top Box 1. Power Cord 2. S-Video Cable 3. Composite Video Cable RS232 Output +12V Relay Outputs 4. RS232 Cable 5. DVI to DVI Cable (Optional) 6. DVI to RCA Cable for YPbPr (Optional) 7.
  • Page 11: Powering On/Off The Projector

    Installation Powering On/Off the Projector Powering On the Projector 1. Remove the lens cap. 2. Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely connected. 3. Turn on the main power switch on the side of the projector. 4. Turn on the lamp by pressing the “Power” button on the side of the projector.
  • Page 12: Powering Off The Projector

    Installation Powering Off the Projector 1. Press the “Power” button to turn off the projector lamp. 2. After pressing the “Power” button, you will see the message “Power off the lamp? Video Mute” displayed on the projector’s screen. Press the “Power” button again to confirm, otherwise the message will disappear after five seconds.
  • Page 13: Adjusting The Projected Image

    Installation Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Projector’s Height The projector is equipped with four adjustable feet to modify the height of the projector. To raise or lower the projector : 1. Locate the adjustable foot you wish to modify on the under side of the projector.
  • Page 14: Adjusting The Projector's Zoom/Focus

    Installation Adjusting the Projector’s Zoom/Focus You may adjust the projected image size by pressing the Zoom buttons. Press to zoom in or to zoom out. To adjust focus of an image, press the focus shift buttons . The projector will focus at distances from 3.3 to 32.8 feet (1.0 to 10.0m). Zoom/ Focus Shift...
  • Page 15: User Controls

    User Controls Control Panel & Remote Control There are two ways for you to control the functions: with control panel and remote control. Control Panel Remote Control Using the Remote Control Power “Power” turns on the projector’s lamp, refer to the “Powering On/Off the Projector”...
  • Page 16 User Controls Contrast “Contrast” controls the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the picture. “Hue” adjusts the color balance from red to green. H.Keystone & V.Keystone Correct image distortion caused by rotating and tilting the projector. Re-Sync Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input source.
  • Page 17 User Controls Press “DVI” to select input from the DVI-I connector Press “RCA” to select input from the RCA component video connector. Using the Control Panel Power The power switch is located near the power socket on the side of the projector. Use it to power on/off the projector. Please refer to the “Powering On/Off the Projector”...
  • Page 18: Onscreen Display Menus

    User Controls Onscreen Display Menus How to Operate The projector has multilingual onscreen display menus that allow you to make image adjustments and change a variety of settings. The projector automatically detects the source. To launch the menu, press “Menu/Exit” on the Remote Control or Control Panel.
  • Page 19: Menu Tree

    User Controls Menu Tree PICTURE....Mode Cinema/Normal/Vivid Contrast Brightness Color (Video only) Hue (Video only) Sharpness Gamma Current/All Reset 1/2/3 White Peaking IMAGE....Film/Video/TV Color Temp R Contrast/G Contrast/B Contrast/R Brightness/G Brightness/ Image Mode B Brightness Advanced Adjustment Horizontal/Vertical/Frequency/ Signal Phase Reset Current/All...
  • Page 20: Picture

    User Controls Picture Mode Cinema Contrast Brightness Color Sharpness Gamma Reset PICTURE Mode There are three factory presets optimized for various types of pictures: Cinema, Normal, and Vivid. You can customize contrast, brightness, intensity, color, tint, sharpness, and gamma for each preset mode.
  • Page 21 User Controls Picture Mode Cinema Contrast Brightness Color Sharpness Gamma Reset PICTURE Gamma Gamma affects how dark scenery is displayed. With a greater gamma value, dark scenery will appear brighter. Use adjust gamma values. Reset Return the adjustments and settings to factory default values. Current: Returns the current menu’s settings to factory default values.
  • Page 22: Image

    User Controls Image White Peaking Color Temp. Image Mode Film Advanced Adjustment Signal Reset IMAGE White Peaking Use the white peaking control to set the white peaking level of the DMD chip. “0” stands for minimal peaking, and “10” stands for maximum peaking.
  • Page 23 User Controls Image White Peaking Color Temp. Image Mode Film Advanced Adjustment Signal Reset IMAGE Reset Return the adjustments and settings to factory default values. Current: Return the current menu’s settings to factory default values. All: Return all menu settings to factory default values.
  • Page 24: System

    User Controls System Language English Bulb Source Lock Auto Shutdown Blanking Blue Eco Mode SYSTEM Color Space Auto Language Display a multilingual menu. Use to select your preferred language. Bulb Lamp Hour: Display the cumulative lamp operating time. Lamp Reminding: Select this function to show or hide the warning message when the lamp replacing reminder message is displayed.
  • Page 25: Display

    User Controls Display Projection Front Desktop Format 16:9 Vertical Shift H. Keystone V. Keystone Digital zoom DISPLAY Projection Front-Desktop The factory default setting. Rear-Desktop When you select this function, the projector reverses the image so you can project from behind a translucent screen. Front-Ceiling When you select this function, the projector turns the image upside down for ceiling-mounted projection.
  • Page 26: Digital Zoom

    User Controls Display Projection Front Desktop Format Vertical Shift H. Keystone V. Keystone Digital zoom DISPLAY Format Native: Original image size. 16:9: The standard widescreen display format of the projector. Letterbox: Letterbox mode zooms a letterboxed image intended for 4:3 display to full screen wide. Original Input The letterbox Window: When a 4:3 image is bigger than a 16:9 screen, select...
  • Page 27: Appendices

    Appendices Troubleshooting If you experience a problem with your projector, please refer to the following information. If a problem persists, please contact your local reseller or service center. Problem: No image appears on screen. Ensure that all the cables and power cord are correctly and securely connected as described in the “Installation”...
  • Page 28 Appendices 4. Verify the resolution is less than or equal to 1280 x 720. 5. Select the “Change” button under the “Monitor” tab . 6. Click on “Show all devices. ” Next, select “Standard monitor types” under the SP box; choose the resolution mode you need under the “Models”...
  • Page 29 Appendices Problem: Image is reversed. Press “Menu”button then select “Display” to adjust the projection. Problem: Lamp burns out or makes a popping sound When the lamp reaches its end of life, it will burn out and may make a loud popping sound. If this happens, the projector will not turn on until the lamp module has been replaced.
  • Page 30: Replacing The Lamp

    Appendices Replacing the Lamp The projector displays a warning message “Lamp may fail soon ! Replacement Suggested !” When you see this message, please contact your local reseller or service center. Make sure the projector has cooled down for at least 30 minutes before changing the lamp.
  • Page 31: Ceiling Mount Installation

    Appendices Ceiling Mount Installation 1. To prevent damaging your projector, please use the ceiling 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 projector met the following specifications: Screw type: M6,M8,M10 Screw length: 10,16,55 m/m...

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