Optoma EP716R User manual

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ......................................................................................... 1
Usage Notice................................................................................................ 2
Precautions...........................................................................................................2
Introduction................................................................................................... 4
Product Features..................................................................................................4
Package Overview................................................................................................5
Product Overview .................................................................................................6
Main Unit........................................................................................................................6
Control Panel .................................................................................................................7
Connection Ports ...........................................................................................................8
Wireless Remote Control ...............................................................................................9
Installation .................................................................................................. 10
Connecting the Projector....................................................................................10
Powering On/Off the Projector............................................................................11
Powering On the Projector........................................................................................... 11
Powering Off the projector ...........................................................................................12
Warning Indicator.........................................................................................................12
Adjusting the Projected Image............................................................................13
Adjusting the Projector Image Height ..........................................................................13
Adjusting the Projector Zoom / Focus..........................................................................14
Adjusting Projected Image Size ...................................................................................14
User Controls ............................................................................................. 15
Control Panel & Remote Control ........................................................................15
On-Screen Display Menus..................................................................................18
How to operate ............................................................................................................18
Menu Tree....................................................................................................................19
Language .....................................................................................................................20
Image-I ........................................................................................................................21
Image-II (Computer Mode)...........................................................................................23
Image-II (Video Mode) .................................................................................................25
Audio............................................................................................................................27
Management ................................................................................................................28
Lamp Setting ...............................................................................................................31
Appendices................................................................................................. 32
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................32
Replacing the lamp.............................................................................................36
Compatibility Modes ...........................................................................................37
Ceiling Mount Installation ...................................................................................38

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Usage Notice
Precautions
Follow all warnings, precautions and maintenance as recom-
mended in this user’s guide to maximize the life of your unit.
Warning- Do not look into the projector’s lens when the lamp is
on. The bright light may hurt your eyes.
Warning- Toreducetheriskofre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instructions.
Warning- This product will detect the life of the lamp itself.
Please be sure to change the lamp when it shows
warning messages.
Warning- Reset the “Lamp Reset” function from the On Screen
Display “Lamp Setting” menu after replacing the lamp
module (refer to page 31).
Warning- Whenswitchingtheprojectoroff,pleaseensurethe
projector completes its cooling cycle before
disconnecting power.
Warning- Turnontheprojectorrstandthenthesignalsources.
Warning- Do not use lens cap when projector is in operation.
Warning- Whenthelampreachestheendofitslife,itwillburn
out and may make a loud popping sound. If this
 happens,theprojectorwillnotturnbackonuntilthe
 lampmodulehasbeenreplaced.Toreplacethelamp,
follow the procedures listed under “Replacing the
Lamp”.

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Usage Notice
Do:
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.
Don’t:
Block the slots and openings on the unit provided for
ventilation.
Useabrasivecleaners,waxesorsolventstocleantheunit.
Use under the following conditions:
- Inextremelyhot,coldorhumidenvironments.
- In areas susceptible to excessive dust and dirt.
  - Nearanyappliancethatgeneratesastrongmagneticeld.
- Place in direct sunlight.

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Introduction
Product Features
This product is an SVGA single chip 0.55” DLPTM projector.
Outstanding features include:
TrueSVGA,800x600addressablepixels
Single chip Dark Chip2TM DLPTM technology
NTSC/NTSC4.43/PAL/PAL-M/PAL-N/SECAM and
  HDTVcompatible(480i/p,576i/p,720p,1080i)
Multi-Autofunctions:Autodetection,Autoimageand
Auto saving the adjustments
Full function remote control
User friendly multilingual on screen display menu
Advanced digital keystone correction and high
quality full screen image re-scaling
User friendly control panel
Built-inonespeakerwith2Wattamplier
SXGA,XGAcompressionandVGAre-sizing
Mac compatible

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Introduction
PowerCord1.8m VGACable1.8m
Wireless Remote
Controller
Composite Video Cable
1.8m
Projector with lens cap
Package Overview
This projector comes with all the items shown below. Check to
make sure your unit is complete. Contact your dealer immedi-
ately if anything is missing.
Carrying Case
Documents :

User’s Guide

Quick Start Card

Warranty Card
SCART RGB/S-Video
Adaptor
(available in European
version only)
Due to the differ-
ence in applica-
tions for each
 country,some 
regions may have
different
accessories.
2 x AAA Batteries

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Introduction
1. Control Panel
2. Zoom Lever
3. Focus Ring
4. Power Socket
5. ElevatorFoot
6. ElevatorButton
7. ZoomLens
8. IRReceivers
9. Connection Ports
10. TiltAdjustingFeet
Main Unit
Product Overview
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Control Panel
1. Power Indicator LED
2. Temp Indicator LED
3. Lamp Indicator LED
4. Keystone Correction
5. Power/Standby
6. Re-Sync
7. Source
8. FourDirectionalSelectKeys
9. Menu (On/Off)
10. Enter
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Introduction
Connection Ports
1. IR Receiver
2. RS232 Connector
3. Monitor Loop-through Output Connector
4. Composite Video Input Connector
5. S-VideoInputConnector
6. AudioInputConnector
7. PCAnalogsignal/SCARTRGB/HDTV/ComponentVideo
Input Connector (VGA 1)
8. PCAnalogsignal/HDTV/ComponentVideoInput 
Connector (VGA 2 )
9. KensingtonTM Lock Port
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Introduction
Wireless Remote Control
1. Power
2. IR LED
3. Hide
4. Freeze
5. DisplayFormat
6. DisplayMode
7. Menu
8. KeystoneCorrection
9. Re-Sync
10. Volume+
11. Volume -
12. Reset
13. Enter
14. Four Directional
Select Keys
15. VGA1Source
16. VGA2Source
17. CompositeVideo 
Source
18.S-VideoSource
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Installation
Connecting the Projector
Due to the differ-
ence in applica-
tions for each
 country,some 
regions may have
different
accessories.
Toensuretheprojectorworkswellwithyourcomputer,
please set the display mode of your graphic card less than or
 equalto1280x1024resolution.Makesurethetimingofthe
display mode is compatible with the projector. Refer to the
 “CompatibilityModes”sectiononpage37.
S-Video Output
Video Output
DVDPlayer,Set-
topBox,
HDTV receiver
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1...............................................................................................................Power Cord
2................................................................................................................VGA Cable
3........................................SCART RGB/S-Video Adaptor (For European Only)
4.......................................................................................... Composite Video Cable
5.....................................................................S-Video Cable (Optional Accessory)
6..................................... D-15toRCAAdapterforYPbPr(OptionalAccessory)
RS232
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Installation
Powering On the Projector
1. Remove the lens cap. 
2. Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely
connected.ThePowerLEDwillashgreen.
3. Turn on the lamp by pressing “Power/Standby” button on
the control panel.And the Power LED will turn green.
Thersttimeyouusetheprojector,youcanselectyour
preferred language from quick menu after the startup screen
display.
4. Turnonyoursource(computer,notebook,videoplayer,etc.).
The projector will detect your source automatically.
Ifyouconnectmultiplesourcesatthesametime,usethe
“Source” button on the control panel or remote control to
switch.
Powering On/Off the Projector
Turn on the projector
rstandthenthesignal
sources.
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Power/Standby
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Lens Cap
Quick Menu

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Warning Indicator
 Whenthe“LAMP”indicatorlightssolidred,theprojector
will automatically shut itself down. Please contact your local
resellerorservicecenter.Seepage34~35.
 Whenthe“TEMP”indicatorlightssolidredforabout60
seconds,itindicatestheprojectorhasbeenoverheated.The
projector will automatically shut itself down.
 Undernormalconditions,theprojectorcanbeswitchedon
againafterithascooleddown.Iftheproblempersists,you
should contact your local dealer or our service center. See
page34~35.
 Whenthe“TEMP”indicatorashesredforabout5seconds,
it indicates the fan failed. Please contact your local dealer or
ourservicecenter.Seepage34~35.
Powering Off the Projector
1. Press the “Power/Standby” button to turn
offtheprojectorlamp,youwillseeamessage
displayed on the pro-
jector’s screen. Press the “Power/Standby” button again
toconrm,otherwisethemessagewilldisappearafter5
seconds.
Please note that if the keyispressedinstead,theprojec-
tor will enter the “Picture Mute” mode and no image will
bedisplayed.Toexitthe“PictureMute”mode,pressthe
“Power/Standby” button again.
2. Thecoolingfanscontinuetooperateforabout30seconds
for cooling cycle and the Power LED will turn green. When
thePowerLEDbegins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
“Power/Standby” button to restart the projector.
3. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and the
projector.
4. Do not turn on the projector immediately following a power
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Installation
Adjusting the Projected Image
Adjusting the Projector Image Height
Tilt Adjusting
Feet
Elevator Foot
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Elevator Button
The projector is equipped with an elevator foot for adjusting the
image height.
To raise the image:
1. Press the elevator button .
2. Raise the image to the desired height angle ,thenrelease
the button to lock the elevator foot into position.
3. Use tone-tunethedisplayangle.
To lower the image:
1. Press the elevator button.
2. Lowertheimage,thenreleasethebuttontolockthe
elevator foot into position.
3. Use tone-tunethedisplayangle.
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Installation
69.3"
(176.1cm)
115.6"
(293.5cm)
161.8"
(410.9cm)
184.9"
(469.6cm)
277.3"
(704.4cm)
38.1"
(96.8cm)
76.2"
(193.6cm)
127.1"
(322.7cm)
177.9"
(451.8cm)
203.3"
(516.3cm)
304.9"
(774.5cm)
4.9'
39.4'
26.3'
23.0'
16.4'
9.8'
(1.5m)
(12.0m)
(8.0m)
(7.0m)
(5.0m)
(3.0m)
34.7"
(88.1cm)
Max. 38.1"(96.8cm) 76.2"(193.6cm) 127.1"(322.7cm) 177.9"(451.8cm) 203.3"(516.3cm) 304.9"(774.5cm)
Min. 34.7"(88.1cm) 69.3"(176.1cm) 115.6"(293.5cm) 161.8"(410.9cm) 184.9"(469.6cm) 277.3"(704.4cm)
Max.(WxH) 30.5" x 22.9"
(77.4 x 58.1cm)
61.0" x 45.7"
(154.9 x 116.2cm)
101.7" x 76.3"
(258.2 x 193.6cm)
142.3" x 106.7"
(361.4 x 271.1cm)
162.6" x 122.0"
(413.0 x 309.8cm)
243.9" x 182.9"
(619.6 x 464.7cm)
Min.(WxH) 27.8" x 20.8"
(70.5 x 52.9cm)
55.4" x 41.6"
(140.9 x 105.7cm)
92.5" x 69.4"
(234.8 x 176.1cm)
129.4" x 97.1"
(328.7 x 246.5cm)
147.9" x 110.9"
(375.7 x 281.8cm)
221.8" x 166.4"
(563.5 x 422.6cm)
4.9'(1.5m) 9.8'(3.0m) 16.4'(5.0m) 23.0'(7.0m) 26.3'(8.0m) 39.4'(12.0m)
Screen
(Diagonal)
Screen
Size
Distance
Diagonal
Focus Ring
Zoom Lever
Adjusting the Projector Zoom / Focus
Youmayturnthezoomlevertozoominorout.Tofocustheim-
age,rotatethefocusringuntiltheimageisclear.Theprojector
willfocusatdistancesfrom4.9to39.4feet(1.5to12.0meters)
with mechanical travel.
Adjusting Projection Image Size
This graph is for user’s reference only.

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User Controls
Remote ControlControl Panel
Control Panel & Remote Control
There are two ways for you to control the functions: Remote
Control and Control Panel.
Using the Control Panel
Power/Standby
Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on pages
11-12.
Source
Press“Source”tochooseRGB,Component-p,Component-i,
  S-Video,CompositeVideoandHDTVsources.
Menu
Press “Menu” to launch the on screen display (OSD) menu.
  ToexitOSD,press“Menu”again.
Keystone /
Adjustsimagedistortioncausedbytiltingtheprojector(±15
degrees).
Four Directional Select Keys
Use to select items or make adjustments to your
selection.
Enter
Conrmyourselectionofitems.
Re-Sync
Automaticallysynchronizestheprojectortotheinputsource.

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Using the Remote Control
Power
Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on pages
11-12.
Re-Sync
Automaticallysynchronizestheprojectortotheinputsource.
 Volume+/-(Vol+/Vol-)
Increases/decreases speaker volume.
Reset
Changes the adjustments and settings to the factory default
value.
Hide
Press“Hide”tohideimage,pressagaintorestoredisplayofthe
image.
Keystone /
Adjustsimagedistortioncausedbytiltingtheprojector(±15
degrees).
 Freeze
Press“Freeze”topausethescreenimage.
Display Format
Display the “Aspect ratio” section of the on screen display
menu to select the desired aspect.
Display Mode
SelectthedisplaymodefromPC,Movie,Game,sRGBandUser.
Four Directional Select Keys
Use to select items or make adjustments to
your selection.
Enter
Conrmyourselectionofitems.
Menu
Press “Menu” to launch the on screen display menu. To exit
  OSD,press“Menu”again.
VGA1
Press “VGA1” to choose VGA1 connector.
VGA2
Press “VGA2” to choose VGA2 connector.
S-Video
Press “S-Video” to choose S-Video source.

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User Controls
Composite
Press “composite” to choose Composite video source.

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User Controls
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
1. ToopentheOSDmenu,press“Menu ” on the Remote Control
or Control Panel.
2. WhenOSDisdisplayed,use keys to select any item in the
 mainmenu.Whilemakingaselectiononaparticularpage,press
or “Enter” key to enter sub menu.
3. Use keys to select the desired item and adjust the
settings by key.
4. Select the next item to be adjusted in the sub menu and adjust as
described above.
5. Press “Menu ”toconrm,andthescreenwillreturntothemain
menu.
6. Toexit,press“Menu ”again. The OSD menu will close and the
projector will automatically save the new settings.
On Screen Display Menus
Main Menu
Sub Menu Setting

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User Controls
Menu Tree

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User Controls
Language
Language
Choose the multilingual OSD menu . Use the or key to select
your preferred language.
 Press“Enter”tonalizetheselection.