Optoma TX779 User manual

Usage Notice...................................................................................................................... 2
Safety Information ........................................................................................................................2
Class B emissions limits................................................................................................................................................................2
Important Safety Instruction........................................................................................................................................................2
Precautions.....................................................................................................................................4
Eye Safety Warnings.....................................................................................................................6
Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 7
Product Features ...........................................................................................................................7
Package Overview ........................................................................................................................8
Product Overview.........................................................................................................................9
Main Unit ........................................................................................................................................................................................9
Control Panel................................................................................................................................................................................10
Rear View......................................................................................................................................................................................11
Remote Control ............................................................................................................................................................................12
Installation........................................................................................................................ 13
Connecting the Projector............................................................................................................13
Connect to Computer / Notebook............................................................................................................................................13
Connect to Video Sources...........................................................................................................................................................14
Powering On/Off the Projector ................................................................................................15
Powering On the Projector .........................................................................................................................................................15
Powering Off the Projector.........................................................................................................................................................16
Warning Indicator........................................................................................................................................................................16
Adjusting the Projected Image..................................................................................................17
Adjusting the Projector’s Height ...............................................................................................................................................17
Adjusting the Zoom / Focus......................................................................................................................................................18
Adjusting Projection Image Size................................................................................................................................................19
User Controls................................................................................................................... 20
Control Panel ...............................................................................................................................20
Remote Control ...........................................................................................................................21
On-screen Display Menus..........................................................................................................23
How to operate.............................................................................................................................................................................23
Menu Tree.....................................................................................................................................................................................24
Image ............................................................................................................................................25
Display..........................................................................................................................................30
Setup .............................................................................................................................................32
Options .........................................................................................................................................43
LAN_RJ45.....................................................................................................................................48
Appendices ...................................................................................................................... 51
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................................51
Image .............................................................................................................................................................................................51
Other..............................................................................................................................................................................................53
Projector LED Status Indicator ..................................................................................................................................................54
Remote Control ............................................................................................................................................................................55
Audio.............................................................................................................................................................................................55
Replacing the Lamp.....................................................................................................................................................................56
Cleaning the Projector ................................................................................................................58
Cleaning the Lens ........................................................................................................................................................................58
Cleaning the Case ........................................................................................................................................................................58
Compatibility Modes..................................................................................................................59
RS232 Commands .......................................................................................................................61
RS232 Protocol Function List.....................................................................................................62
Ceiling Installation......................................................................................................................69
Optoma Global Ofces...............................................................................................................70
Regulation & Safety notices.......................................................................................................72
Operation conditions..................................................................................................................73
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Safety Information
The lightning 󰘱ash with arrow head within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of su󰘲cient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of import operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THE PROJECTOR TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE
PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.
Class B emissions limits
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Important Safety Instruction
1. Read these instructions –before using this projector.
2. Keep these instructions –for future reference.
3. Follow all instructions.
4. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions :
A. Do not block any ventilation openings. To ensure reliable op-
eration of the projector and to protect it from overheating, put
the projector in a position and location that will not
interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, do not place
the projector on a bed, sofa, carpet, or similar surface that
may block the ventilation openings. Do not put it in an enclo-
sure, such as a bookcase or a cabinet that may keep air from
󰘱owing through its ventilation openings.
B. Do not use this projector near water or moisture. To reduce
the risk of 󰘰re or electric shock, do not expose the projector to
rain or moisture.
C. Do not install near any heat sources, such as radiators, heaters,
stoves or other apparatus (including ampli󰘰ers) that produce heat.
5. Clean only with a dry cloth.
6. Only use attachments/accessories speci󰘰ed by the manufacturer.
7. Refer all servicing to quali󰘰ed service personnel. Servicing is required
when the projector has been damaged in any way, such as:
r Power supply cord or plug is damaged.
r Liquids have spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus.
r The projector has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
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Do not attempt to service this projector yourself. Opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or
other hazards. Please call Optoma to be referred to an
authorized service center near you.
8. Do not let objects or liquids enter the projector as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a
󰘰re or electric shock.
9. See projector enclosure for safety related markings.
10. The projector should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone
except properly quali󰘰ed service personnel.
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Precautions
Please follow all warnings, precautions and
maintenance as recommended in this user’s
guide.
▀■ Warning - Do not look into the projector’s lens when the lamp is
on. The bright light may damage your eyes.
▀■ Warning - To reduce the risk of 󰘰re or electric shock, do not
expose this projector to rain or moisture.
▀■ Warning - Please do not open or disassemble the projector as
this may cause electric shock.
▀■ Warning - When replacing the lamp, please allow unit to cool down,
and follow all replacement instructions. See pages 56.
▀■ Warning - This projector will detect the life of the lamp itself. Please
be sure to change the lamp when it shows warning
messages.
▀■ Warning - Use the “Lamp Reset” function from the on-screen dis-
play “Options|Lamp Setting” menu after replacing the lamp
module (see page 47).
▀■ Warning - When switching the projector o󰘯, please ensure the
cooling cycle has been completed before disconnecting
the power. Allow 90 seconds for the projector to cool
down.
▀■ Warning - Do not use the lens cap when projector is in operation.
▀■ Warning - When the lamp is approaching the end of its life, the
message “Lamp is approaching the end of its useful
life” displays on the screen. Please contact your local
reseller or service center to change the lamp as soon
as possible.
▀■ Warning - To reduce the risk of injury to the eyes, do not look directly
into the laser beam on the remote control and do not point
the laser beam into anyone’s eyes. This remote control is
equipped with a Class II laser that emits radiation.
When the
lamp reaches
the end of its
life, 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” section
on page 56.
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Do:
v Turn o󰘯 the product before cleaning.
v Use a soft cloth moistened with a mild detergent to clean the
display housing.
v Disconnect the power plug from the AC outlet if the product is
not being used for a long period of time.
Do not:
v Block the ventilation slots and openings on the unit.
v Use abrasive cleaners, waxes or solvents to clean the unit.
v Use under the following conditions:
- In extremely hot, cold or humid environments. Ensure that
the ambient room temperature is within 5-40 °C and relative
humidity is 10-85% (max.), non-condensing.
- In areas susceptible to excessive dust and dirt.
- Near any appliance that generates a strong magnetic 󰘰eld.
- In direct sunlight.
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