Optoma EP735 User manual

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Usage Notice
Precautions .......................................................................................... 2
Introduction
Product Features.................................................................................. 3
Package Overview ............................................................................... 4
Product Overview ................................................................................. 5
Installation
Connecting the Projector ...................................................................... 8
Powering On/Off the Projector.............................................................. 9
Adjusting the Projected Image.............................................................. 11
User Controls
Panel Control & Remote Control .......................................................... 13
On-Screen Display Menus ................................................................... 15
Appendices
Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 22
Changing the Lamp............................................................................... 25
Specifications ....................................................................................... 26
Compatibility Modes............................................................................. 27
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 from AC 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.
Usage Notice
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 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- After changing a new lamp, please reset the lamp life from OSD
menu.
Warning- Before switching off the product, please keep the cooling fan
running for a few minutes.
Warning- When connecting the projector to computer, please turn on the
projector first.
Warning- To reduce the risk of injury to the eyes, do not look directly into the
laser light on the remote control and do not point the laser light into
anyone’s eyes. This remote control is equipped with a Class II laser
that emits radiation.
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 “Changing the Lamp”.

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Product Features
This product is an XGA single chip 0.7” DLPäProjector. The outstanding
features of it are listed as follows:
qTrue XGA, 1024 x 768 addressable pixels
q3.3 lbs (1.5 kgs) lightweight compact design
qSingle chip DLPätechnology
qSXGAcompression and VGA, SVGAre-sizing
q130 Watts user replaceable P-VIP lamp
qMac/NEC PC-98/FM Towns compatible
qNTSC/NTSC4.43/PAL/PAL-M/PAL-N/SECAM and HDTV (1080i,720P,480i/P)
compatible
qFull function remote with mouse control and laser pointer
qHigh-techDVI Connection for digital and analog video connectivity
qHigh definition TV compatibility
qUser friendly Multilingual on-screen display menu
qAdvanced electronic keystone correction
qUser friendly control panel with backlight
qLuxurious carrying case included
Introduction

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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 Power Cord
S-Video Cable RCA Audio Cable
D-Sub RGB to DVI Cable
Remote Control with Mouse
Function & Laser Pointer
Carrying Case
Warranty Card
Composite Video Cable
DVI Signal Cable for
HDTV/Component
Quick Start Card
Remote Mouse Y Cable
Battery x 2 User’s Guide

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Product Overview
Speaker
Focus Ring
Remote Control
Receiver
Zoom Ring
Zoom Lens Power Connector
Elevator Button
ConnectionPorts
HDTV/ComponentVideo
& Computer Input
Connector
S-videoInput
Connector
Audio Input
Connector
Composite Video
InputConnector
Remote Mouse
InputConnector
MonitorLoop-
throughConnector
PanelControl
Power On / StandbyMenu
(On/Off)
Enter /
Resync
Source
FourDirectional
Select Keys
MuteVolume Lamp
Warning LED
MainUnit
Panel Control
Temperature
Warning LED

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Remote Control with Mouse Function & Laser Pointer
Source
Resync
Freeze
Keystone Correction
Power / Standby
Volume ( + / - )
Mute
Multi-Directional
Menu
Laser Pointer
Zoom In / Zoom Out
PageUp
PageDown
LED Point
Caution: To reduce the risk of injury to the eyes, do not look directly
into the laser light on the remote control and do not point the laser light into
anyone’s eyes.This remote control is equipped with a Class II laser that
emits radiation.

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Enter Key
Laser Pointer Caution

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Connecting the Projector
Installation
vDVI signal cable for DVI is the optional accessory.
vTo ensure the projector works well with your computer, please configure the
display mode of your graphic card to make it less than or equal to 1024 X 768
resolution. Make sure timimg of the display mode is compatible with the projecor.
Refer to the“Compatibility Modes”section on page 27.
Power Cord
S-Video Output
Monitor Cable
S-Video Cable
Video Output
Audio Output
Remote Mouse Y Cable
D-Sub RGB to DVI Cable
D-Sub RGB to
DVI Cable
RGB Port
Digital Port
RGBPort
DigitalPort
DVI Signal Cable for
HDTV/Component
Composite Video Cable
RCA Audio Cable
RS232
USB
*DVI Signal Cable for DVI
*DVI Signal Cable for DVI

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uPowering On the Projector
1. Remove the lens cap.
2. Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely connected.
3. The “Power/Standby” indicator will flash.And press the “Power/Standby” button
again to start on your projector.
The startup screen will display and count down for 20 seconds and the Power/
Standby indicator will light solid amber.
4. Turn on your source (computer, notebook, or video player ,etc.). The projector will
detect your source automatically.
* If the screen displays “No Signal” , please make sure the signal cables are
securely connected.
* If you connect multiple sources at the same time, use the “Source” button
on the Remote Control or Panel Control to switch.
* Turn on the projector first and then the computer.
Power On/Off the Projector
Lens cap
Power /
Standby

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uPowering Off the Projector
1. Press the “Power/Standby” button to turn off the projector lamp.
2. After pressing the “Power/Standby” button, you will see a message “Power off the
lamp?” on the on-screen display. Press the “Power/Standby” button again to confirm.
Otherwise the message will disappear after 5 seconds.
3. “Power/Standby” LED indicator will flash amber for about 30 seconds.
4. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and the projector.
* When the “LAMP” indicator lights solid orange; please change the lamp
module immediately.
* When the “TEMP” indicator lights solid orange, it indicates the projector
has been overheated. The display will automatically shut itself down.
Under normal conditions, the display can be switched on again for your
presentation. If the problem persists, you should contact your local dealer or
our service center.
* No matter the video source is input or not, if you press“Power/Standby” by
accident, a “Power off the lamp ?” sign will display in screen. You can clear
the turn-off message by pressing any function key. Or you can just ignore this
message without pressing any function key; the message will disappear after 5
seconds and restore to previous status.

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Adjusting the Projected Image
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uAdjusting the Projector Height
The projector is equipped with an elevator foot for adjusting the projector height.
To raise the projector:
1. Press the elevator button .
2. Raise the projector to the desired display angle , then release the button to lock the
elevator foot into position.
3. Use to fine-tune height adjustment.
Tolower the projector:
1. Press the elevator button.
2. Lower down the projector, then release the button to lock the elevator foot into position.
3. Use to fine-tune height adjustment.
Elevator
Button
ElevatorFoot

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You may adjust zoom ring to zoom in / out. Rotate the zoom ring counter-clockwise to zoom
in and clockwise to zoom out. To focus the image, rotate the focus ring until the image is
clear. The projector will focus at distances from 3.3 feet to 39.4 feet (1m to 12m).
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Focus Ring
ZoomRing
*This graph is for user’s reference only.
Screen
(Diagonal)
Distance
Screen
Size

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Panel Control & Remote Control
There are two ways for you to control the function: Remote Control and
Panel Control.
User Controls
Power / Standby
4Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on page 9~10.
Source
4Press “Source” to choose RGB,Digital RGB, S-Video and Composite sources.
Resync
UsetheRemoteControl
4Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input source, when you press this button while
the remote control cover is opened.
4If the remote control cover is closed, the Mouse/Resync button functions like the Right mouse
button.
Usethe Panel Control
4Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input source, when you press this button while
the OSD isn’t displayed.
Remote Control
Panel Control
Enter Key

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Four Directional Select Keys
4When you close the cover of remote control, this key can be used as a mouse to control
direction.
*Theabovefunctionisonlyenabledwith theconnectionbetweencomputerandprojectorby
remote mouse Ycable.
4When the cover of remote control is open, this key can be used for the
operation for OSD display.
Page Up (Computer mode only)
4Use this button to page up. *Under remote mouse connected status only.
Page Down (Computer mode only)
4Use this button to page down. *Under remote mouse connected status only.
Laser
4Aim the remote at the riewing screen, press and hold this button to activate the laser pointer.
Menu
4Press “Menu” to open the on-screen display (OSD) menus and press key to select
main menu . To exit OSD, press the “ Menu” button again. The projector will save any changes
you made automatically.
Freeze
4Press the “Freeze” button to still the screen image.
Mute
4Use to mute sound.
Volume + / -
4Increases/decreases speaker volume.
Keystone + / -
4Adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector. (±16 degrees)
Zoom In / Out (Computer mode only)
4Magnifies an image up to a factor of 32 times on the projection screen.
4Diminishes the zoom in image.
Enter
UsetheRemoteControl
4Confirm your selection of items, when you open the front cover of remote control.
4If the remote control cover is closed, the Enter button functions like the Left mouse button.
Usethe Panel Control
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4The Projector has a multilingual On-Screen Display(OSD) menus that allow you
to make image adjustments and change a variety of settings. In computer
source, the OSD will be the “Computer OSD”. In video source, the OSD will
be the “ Video OSD”. The projector will detect the source automatically.
4To open the OSD menu, press the “Menu” button on the Remote Control or Panel
Control.
4When OSD is displayed, press key to select main menu.
E.g.:Image-IgImage-IIgAudiogLanguagegManagementgImage-I...
While making selection on a particular page, press “Enter” key to go into
sub-menu.
4Press key to select the required item and adjust the settings by
key. When a specified item is selected, the color of the item will change from
yellowish brown to blue.
E.g.:BrightnessgColor Temp.gZoomgContrastgKeystonegBrightness...
4While using key to adjust the parameter or required function in the items
of the submenu, confirm all the functions of the main menu by pushing “Enter”
button after all/part of the items have been modified. Press “Enter” button to
confirm, and the screen will be back to the main menu at once. Only key
is enabled now.
4To exit the OSD, press the “Menu” button again.
On-Screen Display Menus
How to operate

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4Brightness
Adjusting the brightness of the image.
lPress the to darken the image.
lPress the to lighten the image.
4Contrast
The contrast controls the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the
picture. Adjusting the contrast changes the amount of black and white in the image.
lPress the to decrease the contrast.
lPress the to increase the contrast.
4ColorTemperature
Adjust the color temperature.The range is from 6500K to 9000K . The factory default is 7050K .
With the higher temperature, the screen looks colder; with the lower temperature, the screen
lookswarmer.
4Zoom
lPress the to Magnify an image up to a factor of 32 times on the projection screen.
lPress the toDiminish the zoom in image.
4Keystone (Keystone Correction)
Adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector. (±16 degrees)
Image-I (Computer mode)
AudioImage-I Image-II
Language Management
Brightness
Contrast
Color Temp.
Zoom
Keystone
Computer mode

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4Brightness
Adjusting the brightness of the image.
lPress the to darken the image.
lPress the to lighten the image.
4Contrast
The contrast controls the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the
picture. Adjusting the contrast changes the amount of black and white in the image.
lPress the to decrease the contrast.
lPress the to increase the contrast.
4Color
The color setting adjusts a video image from black and white to fully saturated color.
lPress the to decrease the amount of color in the image.
lPress the to increase the amount of color in the image.
4Sharpness
Adjusting the sharpness of the image.
lPress the to decrease the sharpness.
lPress the to increase the sharpness.
4Tint
The tint adjusts the color balance of red and green.
l Press the to increase the amount of green in the image.
l Press the to increase the amount of red in the image.
Video mode
AudioImage-I Image-II
Language Management
Brightness
Contrast
Color
Sharpness
Tint
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4Frequency
“Frequency” is for changing the display data frequency to match the frequency of your
computer’s graphic card. When you experience a vertical flickering bar, use this function to make
an adjustment.
4Tracking
Choose “ Tracking” item to synchronize the signal timing of the display with that of the graphic
card. When you experience an unstable or flickering image, use this function to correct it.
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You can select this function to fit your desired aspect ratio type.
4HorizontalPosition
l Press the to move the image left.
l Press the to mov e the image right.
4VerticalPosition
l Press the to move the image up.
l Press the to move the image down.
4Reset
Choose “ Yes” to return the display parameters of the current mode to its factory default settings.
* Reset items include both Image-I and Image-II settings.
Image-II (Computer mode)
AudioImage-I Image-II
Language Management
Frequency
Tracking
16:9 / 4:3
H. Position
V. Position
Reset
Yes No
Computer mode

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AudioImage-I Image-II
Language Management
Keystone
16:9 / 4:3
Color Temp.
Reset
Yes No
Video mode
Image-II (Video mode)
4Keystone Correction
Adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector. (±16 degrees)
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You can select this function to fit your desired aspect ratio type.
4ColorTemperature
Adjust the color temperature.The range is from 6500K to 9000K . The factory default is 7050K .
With the higher temperature, the screen looks colder; with the lower temperature, the screen
lookswarmer.
4Reset
Choose “ Yes” to return the display parameters of the current mode to its factory default settings.
* Reset items include both Image-I and Image-II settings.