Optoma EP540 User manual

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Usage Notice
Precautions .......................................................................................... 2
Introduction
About the Product................................................................................. 3
Package Overview ............................................................................... 4
Installation
Product Overview ................................................................................. 5
Start Your Installation............................................................................ 7
Powering On/Off the Projection Display................................................ 9
Adjusting the Image Size ...................................................................... 10
User Controls
User Control Overview ......................................................................... 11
Function Descriptions........................................................................... 13
Appendices
Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 16
Maintenance ......................................................................................... 17
Specifications ....................................................................................... 20
Table of Contents

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Precautions
Follow all warnings, precautions and maintenance as recommended in this
user’s manual to maximize the life of your unit.
Do:
qTurn off the product before cleaning.
qUse a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent to clean the display housing.
qDisconnect the power plug fromAC outlet if the product is not being used for a
long period of time.
Don’t:
qBlock the slots and openings on the unit provided for ventilation.
qUse abrasive cleaners, waxes or solvents for your cleaning.
qUse under the following conditions:
- Extremely hot, cold or humid environment.
- In areas susceptible to excessive dust and dirt.
- Near any appliance generating a strong magnetic field.
- Place in direct sunlight.
Warning- 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
product to rain or moisture.
Warning- Please do not open or disassemble the product as this may cause
electric shock.
Warning- When changing the lamp, please allow unit to cool down and follow
all changing instruction.
Warning- This product will detect the life of the lamp itself. Please be sure to
change the lamp when it shows warning messages.
Warning- After changing a new lamp, please reset the lamp life timer from
OSD menu.
Warning- Before switching off the product, please keep the cooling fan
running for a few minutes.
Usage Notice

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About the Product
This video projection display, designed with a high-powered metal halide lamp, has
its outstanding features as follows:
q10.34lbs (4.7 kg) lightweight compact design
q330-watt user replaceable metal-halide lamp
qSingle panel 6.4” TFT LCD projection system
q800 x 600 addressable pixels
q16.7M (24-bit) displayable colors
qNTSC/ NTSC 4.43/ PAL/ SECAM composite video & S-Video
qLarge keystone correction range up to 20 degree
qAutomatically saves adjustments
qFan automatic stop after 5 minutes of standby mode
qMultilingual OSD menu adjustments
Introduction

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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.
LCD Projection Display
Carrying Case
(Optional)
S-Video Cable
Battery x 2Remote Control
User’s Manual Warranty Card
Power Cord
Composite Video Cable Audio-in Cable

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Product Overview
wMainUnit
Installation
Rear Connection Ports
Panel Control Buttons
Keystone Correction
Lens Latch
Lamp Door
Carrying Handle
Elevator Foot
Lamp Latch
Lens
Power Switch
Power
Connector
Fuse
Audio Inputs
Composite Video
Connector
Audio Inputs
Audio Outputs
Composite Video
Connector
Audio Inputs
S-Video Connector

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wRemoteControl
* For more detailed information, please refer to “Function Descriptions”
on page 13.
Reset All
Freeze
Sharpness
Source selection
Volume
Enter
MENU
TINT
SHARPNESSCOLOR
POWERON
STANDBY
ENTER
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
VOLUME
MUTE
+
_
Poweron/Standby
Color
Contrast
Brightness
On-Screenmenus
Directional select keys
SOURCE
RESETAll FREEZE
Tint

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StartYourInstallation
wConnectingtheProjectionDisplay
Refer to the installation figure shown below.
S-Video Cable
Audio Cable
Power Cord
Composite Video
Cable
Audio Cable

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uPowering On the ProjectionDisplay.
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4Switch on the power; then turn on the lamp by pressing “STANDBY”
button.
Press the “ I ” side of the power switch to turn on the projection display. After a
few seconds, press the “Power on/Standby” button to power on the projection
lamp. At this time, the “Power on/Standby” indicator (theGreen Light, see follow-
ing figure) will be illuminated.
*If you wish to turn off the projection display for a short period of time, press
the “Power on/Standby” button. The Amber Light will illuminate. This indi -
cates the projection lamp is powered off and is cooling down.
*If you want to turn on the projection lamp again, you must wait at least 1
minute until the Amber Light is OFF. Be sure the Amber Light is in OFF status
so that you can press the “Power on/Standby” button to turn on the projection
lamp.
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uPowering Off the Projection Display
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4Turn off lamp power first for three minute and then switch off the power.
Press “Power On/Standby” button to make the display in Standby mode first and
wait for three minutes, then you can switch off the power.
* After pressing the “Power on/Standby” button , you will see a message-
“Power off the lamp?”. Press the “Power on/Standby” button again to turn
off the lamp. Otherwise the message will disappear itself 5 seconds later.
*The projection display will automatically shut down when the lamp is powered
off and is not turned back on within 5 minutes. Please switch off the
power if this occurs.
*Always remember to turn off the projection lamp first and allow it to cool for a
few minutes before switching off the power.
Powering On/Off the ProjectionDisplay
Power Switch
Green Light
Amber Light

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qPositioning the projection display
(projection distance and image size)
qSlide the lens latch and pop up the projection lens. Switch on the power and
press the “Power on/Standby” button. See “Powering On/Off the Projection
Display” on page 8 for more information.
qAdjusting the screen image.
1. Rotate the projection lens to focus the image.
2. Slide the keystone correction button to adjust image shape.
3. Adjust the elevation:
(1) Pull out the carrying handle.
(2) Lift the projection display to the desired angle.
(3) Press down on the elevator node to loosen the elevator foot.
Keystone Correction
Carrying Handle
Power Switch
Power on/
Standby Buttons
Lens Latch
ElevatorNode
Lens
Adjusting the Image Size
Projection
Distance 5 ft.
(1.5 m) 6.5 ft. (2 m) 9.5 ft. (3 m) 13 ft. (4 m) 20 ft. (6 m)
Image Size
(diagonal)
40"
(1.01m)
(min.)
60"
(1.52m) 80" (2.03m) 110" (2.79m) 160"
(4.06m)
(max.)

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User Control Overview
Thereare two ways foryouto controlthe functions:panel controlandremotecontrol.
wPanelControl
POWERON
STANDBY RESET ALL
MENU ENTER
4 Directional Keys
wRemoteControl
User Controls
Freeze
Sharpness
Source selection
Volume
Enter
MENU
TINT
SHARPNESS
COLOR
POWERON
STANDBY
ENTER
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
VOLUME
MUTE
+
_
Poweron/Standby
Color
Contrast
Brightness
On-Screenmenus
SOURCE
Reset All
RESETALL FREEZE
Directional select keys
Tint

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wOSDMenus
TheOSD(On-ScreenDisplay) menus willallowyoutoeasily adjustthedisplay
functions. Refertothe followingtabletofindoutthelocationofyouradjusting
items.
Main Menu Sub Menu
Language English
French
German
Spanish
Italian
Source Video 1, Video 2, S-Video
Picture Brightness
Contrast
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Ceiling Projection
Rear Projectiotion
Audio Volume
Balance
Treble
Bass
Mode
Lamp LampWarning
Lamp Reset
ResetAll Reset, Cancel

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wThe way to open the OSD menus will be as follows:
4Main Menu:
Press “MENU” button to pop up the OSD Main Menu. There will be six sub-
menus of “Language”, “Source”, “Picture”, “Audio”, “Lamp” and “Reset All” for
you to easily adjust the screen images.
Main Menu
Language
Source
Picture
Audio
Lamp
Reset All
4Sub-menus:
After entering the Main Menu, use 5or6button to select the main item you require.
Then press “ENTER” button to go into its sub-menu. Such as:
4Adjusting Items:
Choose the adjusting item by 5or6button, and then press “ENTER” button for
confirmation. At this time, use 3or4button to adjust your projected image.
Such as:
Picture
Brightness
Contrast
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Ceiling Projection
Rear Projection
4Press “MENU” button to exit from the OSD menus.
Contrast
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FunctionDescriptions
4Power On/Standby Press the “Power On/Standby” button to turn on the
projection lamp.
Press “Menu” button to pop up the OSD menu.
“Enter” is used for confirming your selection.
Use 5or6button to select items. Use 3or4to make
adjustments for your selection.
Press the “Freeze” button to still the screen image.
Use this function to shut off the sound.
Choose “Language” item to select your choice of English,
French,German, Spanish or Italian.
Choose “ Source” function to select between video 1 ,
video 2, and S-Video source.
Choose “ResetAll” function to return the display param-
eters of the current mode to its factory default settings.
4Menu
4Reset All
4Enter
4Four Directional
Select Keys
wBasicFunctions:
4Freeze
4Mute
4Language
4Source
To adjust the brightness of the image, select “Brightness”
from OSD menus or the remote control.
wPictureFunctions
4Brightness

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To adjust the contrast of the image, select “Contrast” from
OSD menus or the remote control.
To adjust the color of the image, select “Color” from OSD
menus or the remote control.
To adjust the tint of the image, select “Tint” from OSD
menus or the remote control.
To adjust the sharpness of the image, select “Sharpness”
from OSD menus or the remote control.
Choose this funtion from OSD menus for a ceiling
mounted projection.
Choose this function from OSD menus for a rear
projection.
4Contrast
4Color
4Tint
4Sharpness
4Ceiling Projection
4Rear Projection
Choose this function from OSD menus or the remote
control to adjust volume.
Choose this function from OSD menus to balance the
sound of left & right channel.
wAudioFunctions
4Volume
4Balance

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Use this function to control the treble level.
Use this function to control the bass level.
There are four modes for your choices: Spatial Stereo,
Pseudo Stereo, Linear Stereo, and Forced Mono.
Choose this function to show or hide the warning
message.
After changing a new lamp, reset the lamp life timer from
OSD menus.
wLampFunctions
4Lamp Warning
4Lamp Reset
4Treble
4Bass
4Mode

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Troubleshooting
If you are experiencing trouble with the projection display, refer to the follows. If the
problem persists, please contact your local dealer or our service center.
Problem: No image appears on screen.
4Press “Power on/Standby” button.
4Ensure all the cables and power connections are correctly and securely connected
as described in the “Installation” section.
4Ensure the pins of connectors are not crooked or broken.
4Check if the projection lamp has securely installed. Please refer to the “Changing
the lamp” section.
4Ensure the cooling fan is on. If not, you may need to change the fuse. Please refer
to the “Changing the fuse” section.
Problem: Unclear image or incorrectly displayed the image.
4Ensure the displayed video source is good.
4Adjust the items of picture from OSDmenus to obtain an optimum image.
Problem: Sound does not come out from the speakers.
4Adjust volume from OSD menus.
4Make sure all audio cables are correctly connected as described in the “Installa-
tion” section.
Appendices

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Maintenance
wChangingtheLamp
The projection display will detect the lamp life itself. It will show you a warning
message when the lamp is used over working hours. When you see this message,
change the lamp as soon as possible.
Make sure the projection display has cooled for at least 30 minutes before
change the lamp.
Warning: Lamp compartment is hot! Allow it to cool before changing
lamps!
* We suggest you a Professional Engineer or to contact our local dealer for
changing the projection lamp module.
Lamp Changing Directions:
1. Use a cross screwdriver to remove the screw of the lamp latch.
Open the lamp door.
2. Remove the screws on the metal protection cover and then open this metal cover.
Lamp Latch Screw
Metal Cover
Screws
Lamp Door
Lamp Metal Cover

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Warning: Never touch the glass or white powder of the lamp as finger
oil, dust or water will damage the lamp.
5. Replace a new lamp.
Hold the new lamp by its base (we suggest you to put gloves on) and then push it
firmly into the usage position. Remember to push the bottom of the lamp back to its
position first and then the head. Tighten the screws.
3. Unscrew the two screws on the bottom of the lamp module.
Then release the head screw of the lamp module.
4. Take out the used lamp from the usage position. Take out the head of the lamp first
and then the bottom. Be careful of the hot lamp.
Lamp Base
Lamp Base
Lamp
6. Close the metal cover and then tighten the screws.
Close the lamp door and then tighten the screw beside the lamp latch.
Bottom Screws
Head Screw
Bottom Lamp
Head Lamp

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wChangingtheFuse
Fuse Holder the Blown Fuse
1. Switch off the power and unplug the power cord.
2. Pull out the fuse holder.
3. Remove the blown fuse and then insert a new fuse.
4. Put the fuse holder back in position.
4Fuse Changing Procedure:

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Specifications
LCDPanel - active matrix TFTcolor LCD
- 6.4” panel x 1
- tr=30ms, tf=50ms response time
- 200:1 contrast ratio
Lamp - 330-watt metal halide
Display Resolution - 800 pixels(H) x 600 lines(V)
DisplayableColor - 16.7M colors
Image Size - 40” to 160” diagonal
ProjectionDistance - 5 ft. to 20 ft./ 1.5 m to 6 m
Video Compatibility - NTSC/NTSC 4.43/ PAL/ SECAM compatible
- composite video & S-Video capability
MultimediaAudio - two internal speakers with 3 watt output
- built-in amplifier with 3 watt x 2 output
Power Supply - auto switch
- AC input 100~120V/ 200~240V, 50/60Hz
I/O Connectors - power:AC power input socket
- video input: composite video RCA jack x 2/ S-Video jack x 1
- audio input: 3 pairs of L/R RCA jacks
- audio output: 1 pair of L/R RCAjacks
Weight - 10.34 lbs/ 4.7 kg
Dimensions (W x H x D) - 10.2 x 6.4 x 12.5”/ 259 x 162 x 317 mm
Environmental - operatingtemperature: 10o~35oC/ 50o~95oF
humidity: 80% maximum
storagetemperature: -20o~60oC/-40o~140oF
humidity: 80% maximum
Safety Regulation - FCC classA, CE Mark, VCCI-I, UL, CUL, T?V