Optoma H79 User manual

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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 .......................................................................................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
User Controls
Control Panel & Remote Control ....................................................................................15
Onscreen Display Menus ..............................................................................................18
How to Operate .........................................................................................................18
Menu Tree.................................................................................................................19
Picture .......................................................................................................................20
Image .........................................................................................................................22
System .......................................................................................................................24
Display....................................................................................................................... 25
Appendices
Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................................27
Replacing the Lamp .........................................................................................................30
Ceiling Mount Installation ..............................................................................................31
Table of Contents

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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.
Warning- To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not open or
disassemble the product.
Warning- Please allow the unit to cool down before changing the
lamp; carefully follow the lamp replacement instruc-
tions listed under “ Replacing the lamp.”
Warning- This product self-detects the life cycle of the lamp and
will display a warning message when the lamp is
about to expire. Be sure to replace the lamp when it
disaplays warning messages.
Warning- After installing a new lamp, reset the lamp life using
the onscreen menu.
Warning- Before turning off the product, follow the cooling fan
to run for several minutes.
Warning- Turn on the projector first and then select 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
occurs, 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
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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.
Do not:
Block the slots and openings on the unit provided for
ventilation.
Place the unit under direct sunlight.
Use abrasive cleaners, waxes or solvents to clean the unit.
Use under the following conditions:
- Extremely heat, cold or humidity.
- In areas susceptible to excessive dust and dirt.
- Near any appliance generating a strong magnetic field.
Usage Notice

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Product Features
This product is a WXGA single chip 0.79-inch DLPTM
projector featuring:
True WXGA resolution 1280 x 720 addressable pixels
Single chip DLPTM 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
User-friendly multilingual onscreen display menu
Advanced electronic keystone correction
User-friendly control panel
SXGA compression
Vertical lens shift
HDCP compliant
Introduction

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Introduction
RS232 Cable 1.8m
Battery x 2
Projector Unit
Package Overview
This projector comes with all the items shown below. Check to
make sure your unit is complete.
User’s Manual/
Warranty Card
Power Cord
Due to the differ-
ence in applications
for each country,
some regions may
have different
accessories.
S-Video Cable 1.8mComposite Video Cable
1.8m
IR Remote Control
SCART RGB Adaptor
(For European Use
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Introduction
Main Unit
Product Overview
1. Control Panel
2. Power Socket & Main Power Switch
3. Four Adjustable Feet
4. Lens
5. Lens Cap
6. Connection Ports
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Control Panel
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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
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Introduction
Connection Ports
1 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. Composite Video Input
Connector
13. DVI-I Input Connector
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Wireless Remote Control
Introduction
1. Power On/Off
2. Display Hide
3. Brightness
4. Freeze
5. Contrast
6. Re-sync
7. Hue Adjustment
8. Electronic Zoom
9. Keystone Adjustment
10. Format
11. Menu/Exit
12. Optics Zoom In/Up
13. Optics Zoom Out/Down
14. Optics Focus +/Left
15. Optics Focus -/Right
16. Four Directional Select Keys
17. Enter
18. S-Video Source
19. Composite Source
20. BNC Source
21. DVI-I Source
22. Component Source (YPbPr)
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Connecting the Projector
S-Video Output
DVD Player
Set-Top Box
Antenna
RS232 Output
DVI-I Output
1. Power Cord
2. S-Video Cable
3. Composite Video Cable
4. RS232 Cable
5. DVI to DVI Cable (Optional)
6. DVI to RCA Cable for YPbPr
(Optional)
7. RCA Component Cable for
YPbPr (Optional)
8. BNC Cable for RGB/Compo-
nent (Optional)
Installation
To ensure that the projector properly displays source
material from your computer, please configure the
display settings of your graphics card to less than or
equal to 1280 x 720 resolution. Be sure that the
timing of the display setting is compatible with the
projector.
+12V Relay Outputs
Video Output
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Installation
Power Button
Powering On the Projector
1. Remove the lens cap.n
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.
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4. Turn on the lamp by pressing the “Power” button on the side
of the projector. p
The startup screen will display in approximately one minute.
5. Turn on your source (computer, notebook, video player etc),
the projector will automatically detect your source.
If the screen displays “No Signal,” 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 control panel to select your desired
source.
Powering On/Off the Projector
Turn on the
projector first and
the signal sources
next.
Power Switch
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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.
Please note that if the key is pressed instead, the projector
will enter the “Video Mute” mode and no image will be
displayed. To exit the “Video Mute” mode, press the “Power”
button again.
3. The “Power” LED indicator will flash for about 120 seconds
while the lamp cools. After the “Power” indicator stops
flashing, you may then turn off the main power switch on the
side of the projector. If you want to turn on the projector, you
must press “Power” within 90 seconds of when the “Power”
indicator begins to light on.
4. Do not restart the projector immediately following a power
off procedure.
If the “TEMP” indicator flashes orange for approximately
ten seconds, the projector will display “Fan Fail. ” Please contact
your local reseller or service center.
If the “TEMP” indicator illuminates orange, the projector has
overheated. The projector will display “Over Temperature.” The
projector will then automatically shut down. After cool down, under
normal conditional, user can press the “Power” button to turn on
the unit again. However, if the problem persists, you should contact
your local reseller or service center.
If the “LAMP” indicator illuminates red, the lamp may of failed.
Please contact your local reseller or service center.

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Four Adjustable feet
Installation
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.
2. Rotate the adjustable foot counterclockwise to raise the
projector or clockwise to lower it. Repeat with the remain-
ing feet as needed.
3. Reset the projector on its feet and re-adjust as needed.
Adjusting the Projected Image
Adjusting the Projector’s Height

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Zoom/
Focus Shift
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 and . The projector
will focus at distances from 3.3 to 32.8 feet (1.0 to 10.0m).
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Remote ControlControl Panel
User Controls
Control Panel & Remote Control
There are two ways for you to control the functions: with
control panel and remote control.
Using the Remote Control
Power
4“Power” turns on the projector’s lamp, refer to the “Powering
On/Off the Projector” section on page 11~ 12 for more details.
Hide
4“Hide” immediately turns the screen black. Press “Hide” a
second time to restore the display.
Brightness
4Adjust the brightness of the image.
Freeze
4Press “Freeze” to pause the screen image.

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User Controls
Contrast
4“Contrast” controls the degree of difference between the
lightest and darkest parts of the picture.
Hue
4“Hue” adjusts the color balance from red to green.
H.Keystone & V.Keystone
4Correct image distortion caused by rotating and tilting the
projector.
Re-Sync
4Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input source.
Zoom
4Press “Zoom” to display the zoom menu.
Press or button to zoom in or zoom out of an image.
Format
4Display the “Format” section of the onscreen display menu
to select the desired aspect ratio.
Menu/Exit
4Display or exits the onscreen display menu.
Optics Zoom In/Optics Zoom Out
4Press or button to zoom the lens in or zoom out.
Optics Focus Right/Optics Focus Left
4Press or button to focus the image.
Four Directional Select Keys
4Press “Menu/Exit” then use to select items
or make adjustments to your selection.
Enter
4Confirm your item selection.
S-Video
4Press “S-Video” to choose S-Video source.
Composite
4Press “Composite” to choose video source.
BNC
4Press “BNC” to choose Analog RGB or YPbPr video
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DVI
4Press “DVI” to select input from the DVI-I connector
RCA
4Press “RCA” to select input from the RCA component video
connector.
Using the Control Panel
Power
4The 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” section on pages
11~ 12.
Lens Shift
4Turn the Lens Shift dial clockwise to shift the projected
image in an up ward direction. Turn the Lens Shift dial counter
clockwise to shift the projected image in a down ward
direction.
Optics Zoom In/Optics Zoom Out
4Press or button to zoom the lens in or zoom out.
Optics Focus Right/Optics Focus Left
4Press or button to focus the image.
Four Directional Select Keys
4Press “Menu/Exit” then use to select items
or make adjustments to your selection.
Re-Sync
4Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input source.
Source
4Press “Source” to choose RGB, DVI-Digital, DVI-Analog,
S-Video, Composite, Component, and HDTV sources.
Menu/Exit
4Display or exit the the onscreen display menus.
Enter
4Confirm your selection.
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User Controls
How to Operate
4The 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.
4To launch the menu, press “Menu/Exit” on the Remote Control or
Control Panel.
4When the main menu is displayed, use to select it.
While making a selection, press “Enter” to go into the sub-menu.
To exit the menu, press “Menu/Exit”.
4When a sub-menu is displayed, use to select the desired
item and adjust the settings with .
To exit the sub-menu, press “Menu/Exit.”
4After using to make selections to the sub-menu, press
“Enter” to confirm your changes and return to the main menu.
Press “Menu/Exit” to return to the main menu. If you don’t
press “Enter” to confirm your changes and exit the menu, the
items will not to be modified.
Onscreen Display Menus
Main menu Sub-menu
Item
PICTURE Mode
Cinéma Normal Vivant
Mode
Contrast
Brightness
Color
Hue
Sharpness
Gamma
Reset
Cinéma
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User Controls
Menu Tree
PICTURE............... Mode
Contrast
Brightness
Color (Video only)
Hue (Video only)
Sharpness
Gamma
Reset
White Peaking
Color Temp
Image Mode
Advanced Adjustment
Signal
Reset
Language
Bulb
Source Lock
Auto Shutdown
Blanking
Eco Mode
Color Space
Projection
Format
Vertical Shift
H.Keystone
V.Keystone
Digital Zoom
IMAGE...................
SYSTEM.................
DISPLAY...............
Cinema/Normal/Vivid
Current/All
Film/Video/TV
R Contrast/G Contrast/B Contrast/R
Brightness/G Brightness/
B Brightness
Horizontal/Vertical/Frequency/
Phase
Current/All
Lamp Hour/Lamp Reminding/Lamp
Hour Reset
On/Off
On/Off
Blue/Black
1/2/3
English/French/Japanese/Spanish/
Chinese Simplified/Chinese
Traditional/Italian/Portugese/
Germany/Korean
Front Desktop/Front Ceiling/Rear
Desktop/Rear Ceiling
On/Off
Native/Window/16:9/Letter Box
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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.
Contrast
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 with an image.
4Press to decrease the contrast.
4Press to increase the contrast.
Brightness
Adjust the brightness of the image.
4Press to darken an image.
4Press to lighten an image.
Color
Adjust a video image from black and white to fully saturated
color.
4Press to decrease the amount of color in an image.
4Press to increase the amount of color in an image.
Hue
Adjust the color balance of red and green.
4Press to increase the amount of green in an image.
4Press to increase the amount of red in an image.
Sharpness
Adjust the sharpness of an image.
4Press to decrease the sharpness.
4Press to increase the sharpness.
User Controls
The “Color” sub
menu is not
supported under
the digital RGB
input source.
The “Hue” sub
menu is not
supported under
the digital RGB,
component video
or analog RGB
input sources.
Picture Mode
Contrast
Brightness
Color
Hue
Sharpness
Gamma
Reset
Cinema
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