Optoma Technology EP723 manual

1 English T able of Contents ................................................................................... 1 Usage Notice .......................................................................................... 2 Safety Information ......................................................................................... 2 Precautions.......[...]

2 English Usage Notice Safety Informations 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 sufcient magni - tude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within a[...]

3 English Usage Notice  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 pages 47-48. Precautions Please follow all warnings, precautions and maintenance as recommended in this user[...]

4 English Usage Notice Do:    Turn off the product before cleaning.    Use a soft cloth moistened with a mild detergent to clean the display housing.    Disconnect the power plug from the AC outlet if the product is not being used for a long period of time. Don’t:    Do not block the ventilation slots and openi[...]

5 English Usage Notice Eye Safety Warnings ▀ ■ Avoid staring directly into the projector’s beam of light at all times. ▀ ■ Minimize standing facing into the beam. Keep your back to the beam as much as possible. ▀ ■ Using a stick or laser pointer is recommended to avoid the need for the presenter to enter the beam. ▀ ■ Ensure that [...]

6 English Introduction Product Features This product is a single chip 0.55” DLP ® projector. Outstanding features include:  Texas Instruments Single chip DLP ® Technology  Computer Compatibility: Apple Macintosh, iMac, and VESA Standards: UXGA, SXGA+, SXGA, WXGA, XGA, SVGA, VGA  Video Compatibility: ■  NTSC, NTSC4.43 ■  PAL/P[...]

7 English Introduction Power Cord 1.8m IR Remote Control 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. Documentation :  User’s Manual  Warranty Card  Quick Start Card  WEEE Card  Due to the differ[...]

8 English Introduction 1. Control Panel 2. Zoom 3. Focus 4. Zoom Lens 5. Elevator Button Main Unit Product Overview 6. Elevator foot 7. IR Receivers 8. Connection Ports 9. Power Socket 10. Tilt-Adjustment Foot 8 9 10 7 6 5 1 2 3 4 7[...]

9 English Introduction Control Panel 1. Enter 2. Menu 3. Power 4. AV Mute 5. Source 6. Re-Sync 7. Four Directional Select Keys 8. Temp LED 9 Lamp LED 10. Power LED 2 7 4 3 10 9 5 6 1 8[...]

10 English Introduction Connection Ports 1. USB Connector (Connect to PC for Remote Mouse function) 2. RS-232 Connector 3. Audio Input Connector 4. S-Video Input Connector 5. DVI-I Input Connector (PC Digital (HDCP)/PC Analog/Component Video Input) 6. VGA In/SCART Connector (PC Analog Signal/Component Video Input, HDTV/SCART Input) 7. VGA Output Co[...]

1 1 English Introduction Remote Control 1. Button LED 2. Power On/Off 3. Laser Button 4. Page Up 5. Mouse Right Click 6. Four Directional Select Keys 7. Re-Sync 8. Page Down 9. Volume +/- 10. Zoom 11. AV mute 12. Video Source 13. VGA Source 14. Freeze 15. S-Video Source 16. DVI Source 17. Brightness 18. Menu 19. Keystone +/- 20. Source 21. Enter 22[...]

12 English Installation Connecting the Projector  Due to the difference in applications for each country, some regions may have different accessories. Connect to Computer/Notebook 1............................................................................................................... Power Cord 2.......................................[...]

13 English Installation Connect to Video Sources S-Video Output DVD Player, Set-top Box, HDTV receiver 1............................................................................................................... Power Cord 2...................................... SCART RGB/S-Video Adaptor (Optional accessories) 3 ................................[...]

14 English Installation Powering On the Projector 1. Remove th e lens cap.  2. Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely connected.  The Power LED will be Amber. 3. Turn on the lamp by pressing “Power” button either on the top of the projector or on the remote. The Power LED will ash green. The startup screen will displa[...]

15 English Installation Warning Indicator  When the “LAMP” indicator lights red, the projector will automatically shut itself down. Please contact your local reseller or service center. See pages 54-55.  When the “TEMP” indicator lights red, it indicates the pro - jector has overheated. The projector will automatically shut itself dow[...]

16 English Installation Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Projector’s Height The projector is equipped with 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 scre[...]

17 English Installation Focus Ring Zoom Ring Adjusting the Projector’s Zoom / Focus Adjusting Projection Image Size You may turn the zoom lever to zoom in or out. To focus the image, rotate the f ocus ring until the image is clear. The projecto r will focus at distances from 3.9 to 39.4 feet (1.2 to 12.0 meters). 68.8" (174.8cm) 1 14.7"[...]

18 English User Controls Control Panel Control Panel & Remote Control There are two ways for you to control the functions: Control Panel and Remote Control. Using the Control Panel Power Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on pages 14-15. Menu Press “Menu” to launch the on-screen display (OSD) menu. To exit OSD, Press “M[...]

19 English User Controls Using the Remote Control Power Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on pages 14-15. Laser Aim the remote at the viewing screen, press and hold this button to activate the laser pointer. PC/Mouse control The PC/Mouse control can be used to con - trol mouse movement. The mouse function is enabled using the US[...]

20 English User Controls Using the Remote Control Menu Press “Menu” to launch the on-screen display (OSD) menu. To exit OSD, Press “Menu” again. Zoom Press “+/-” button to zoom in of an image. DVI Press “DVI” to choose DVI source. VGA Press “VGA” to choose source from VGA- IN connector. AV Mute Momentarily turns off/on the audio[...]

21 English 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 Projector Keypad. 2 When OSD is displayed, use keys to select[...]

22 English User Controls Menu Tree[...]

23 English User Controls Image Display Mode There are many factory presets optimized for various types of images.  Presentation: Good colour and brightness from PC input.  Bright: Maximum brightness from PC input.  Movie: For home theater .  sRGB: Standardised accurate colour.  User: User’s own settings. Brightness Adjust the brigh[...]

24 English User Controls Image Saturation Adjusts a video image from black and white to fully saturated colour.  Press the to decrease the amount of saturation in the image.  Press the to increase the amount of saturation in the image. Tint Adjusts the color balance of red and green.  Press the to increase the amount of green in the image.[...]

25 English User Controls Image | Color Color Select the Red/Green/Blue Gain for brightness adjustments and Bias for contrast adjustments for the whole picture. Individual color adjustments for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow can also be adjusted. Reset Choose “Yes” to return the factory default settings for color adjustments.[...]

26 English User Controls Image | Advanced Degamma This allows you to choose a degamma table that has been ne-tuned to bring out the best image quality for the input.  Film: for home theater.  Video: for video or TV source.  Graphics: for image source.  PC: for PC or computer source. BrilliantColor TM This adjustable item utilizes a n[...]

27 English User Controls Image | Advanced Input Source Enable input sources. Press “ ” into the next menu as below and then use or to select. Press “Enter” to nalize the selection. The projector will not search inputs that are de-selected.[...]

28 English User Controls Display Format Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio.  4:3: This format is for 4x3 input sources not enhanced for Wide screen TV.  16:9 I: This format is for 16x9 input sources, like HDTV and DVD enhanced for Wide screen TV.  16:9 II: The non-standard wide-screen display format of the projector. Par[...]

29 English User Controls window format 16 : 9-I format or or 16 : 9-II format 4 : 3 format Input Signal Display area Picture area Display on Screen[...]

30 English User Controls Overscan Overscan function removes the noise in a video image. Overscan the ima ge to remo ve vide o enco ding no ise on the ed ge of vid eo source. Zoom  Press the to reduce the size of an image.  Press the to magnify an image on the projection screen. H Image Shift Shifts the projected image position horizontally. V[...]

31 English User Controls Language Choose the multilingual OSD menu. Press or into the sub menu and then use the or key to select your preferred language. Press “Enter” to nalize the selection. Setup | Language[...]

32 English User Controls Setup Projection  Front-Desktop The factory default setting.  Rear-Desktop When you select this function, the projector reverses the im age so you can project behind a translucent screen.  Front-Ceiling When you select this function, the projector turns the image upside down for ceiling-mounted projection.  Rear[...]

33 English User Controls Setup Start Up Logo Use this function to select your desired start-up screen.  On: Choose “On” to show the Optoma logo.  Off: Choose “Off” to show a blank image.[...]

34 English User Controls Setup | Security Security  On: Choose “On” to use security verication when the turning on the projector.  Off: Choose “Off” to be able to switch on the projector without password verication. Security Timer Can be select the time (Month/Day/Hour) function to set the number of hours the projector can be us[...]

35 English User Controls Setup | Security ■ First Time: 1. T h ePasswo rdis4di g its,DEF AULTV A LU Eis“12 3 4” .(  rsttime) 2. U senumberbuttonso nthere motetos electyourpass word,andth e n press “ ”ke ytoc on r myourselect ion . Change Password [...]

36 English User Controls Setup | Signal Phase “Phase” synchronizes the signal timing of the display with the graphic card. If you experience an unstable or ickering image, use this function to correct it. Frequency “Frequency” changes the display data frequency to match the frequency of your computer’s graphic card. If you experience a[...]

37 English User Controls Menu Location Choose the menu location on the display screen. Source Lock  On: The projector will search specied connection port.  Off: The projector will search for other signals if the current input signal is lost. High Altitude Choose “On” to turn on High Altitude mode. Operates the fans at full speed contin[...]

38 English User Controls Options Volume  Press the to decrease the volume.  Press the to increase the volume. Reset Choose “Yes” to return the display parameters on all menus to the factory default settings.[...]

39 English User Controls Direct Power On Choose “On” to turn on Direct Power On mode. The projector will automatically power on when AC power is supplied, with - out pressing the “Power/Standby” key on the projector control panel or “Power” key on the remote control. Auto Power Off (min) Sets the countdown timer interval. The countdown [...]

40 English User Controls Options | Lamp Settings Lamp Hours Displays the projection time. Lamp Reminder Choose this function to show or to hide the warning message when the changing lamp message is displayed. The message will appear 30 hours before suggested replacement of lamp. Brightness Mode  STD: Choose “STD” to dim the projector lamp wh[...]

41 English Appendices Image Problems No image appears on-screen  Ensure all the cables and power connections are correctly and securely connected as described in the “Installation” section.  Ensure all the pins of connectors are not bent or broken.  Check if the projection lamp has been securely installed. Please refer to the “Replac[...]

42 English Appendices 6. Select the “Change” button under the “Monitor” tab. 7. Click on “Show all devices”. Next, select “Standard monitor types” under the SP box; choose the resolution mode you need under the “Models” box. 8. Verify that the resolution setting of the monitor display is lower than or equal to UXGA (1600 x 1200)[...]

43 English Appendices Image is out of focus  Make sure the lens cap is removed.  Adjusts the Focus Ring on the projector lens.  Make sure the projection screen is between the required distance 3.9 to 39.4 feet (1.2 to 12.0 meters) from the projector. See page 17. The image is stretched when displaying 16:9 DVD title When you play anamorphi[...]

44 English Appendices Intermission Problems The projector stops responding to all controls  If possible, turn off the projector, then unplug the power cord and wait at least 60 seconds before reconnecting power. Lamp burns out or makes a popping sound  When the lamp reaches its end of life, it will burn out and may make a loud popping sound. [...]

45 English Appendices Message Reminders  Fan failed:  Temperature warning:  Replacing the lamp:  Out of range: (refer to page 49)[...]

46 English Appendices Remote Control Problems If the remote control does not work  Check the operating angle for the remote control is approximately ±22.5°.  Make sure there are no obstructions between the remote control and the projector. Move to within 6 m (20 ft) of the projector.  Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.  R[...]

47 English Appendices Replacing the lamp The projector automatically detects the lamp life. When the lamp life is nearing the end of use, you will receive a warning message. When you see this message, please contact your local reseller or service center to change the lamp as soon as possible. Make sure the projector has been cooled down for at l ea[...]

48 English Appendices Lamp Replacement Procedure: 1. Switch off the power to the projector by pressing the “Power” button. 2. Allow the projector to cool down for at least 30 minutes. 3. Disconnect the power cord. 4. Use a screwdriver to unscrew the 2 screws from the cover.  5. Push up and remove the cover.  6. Use a screwdriver to unscre[...]

49 English Appendices Compatibility Modes Mode Resolution V-Sync (Hz) Analog Digital VGA 640 x 480 60, 72, 75, 85 60, 72, 75, 85 VGA 720 x 400 70, 85 70, 85 SVGA 800 x 600 56, 60, 72, 75, 85 56, 60, 72, 75, 85 SVGA 832 x 624 72 72 XGA 1024 x 768 60, 70, 75, 85 60, 70, 75, 85 XGA 1152 x 864 60, 70, 75, 85 60, 70, 75, 85 WXGA 1280 x 720 50, 60 *** WX[...]

50 English Appendices RS232 Commands Pin no. Name I/O (From Projec - tor Side 1 TXD OUT 2 RXD IN 3 GND __ Pin no. Spec. 1 N/A 2 RXD 3 TXD 4 DRT 5 GND 6 DSR 7 RTS 8 CTS 9 N/A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 RS232 Connector VGA-In Connector[...]

51 English Appendices RS232 Protocol Function List RS232 Commands Baud Rate: 9600 Data Bits: 8 Parity: None Stop Bits: 1 Flow Control: None UART16550 FIFO: Disable Projector Return (Pass): P Projector Return (Fail): F XX=01-99, projector's ID, XX=00 is for all projectors SEND to projector ----------------------------------- -------------------[...]

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53 English Appendices  Please note that damage result - ing from incorrect installation will invalidate the warranty. Ceiling Mount Installation 1. To prevent damaging your projector, please use the Optoma’s recommended mount package for installation. 2. If you wish to use a third party ceiling mount kit, please ensure the screws used to at[...]

54 English Appendices Optoma Global Ofces Forserviceorsupportpleasecontactyourlocalofce. USA 715 Sycamore Drive Tel : 408-383-3700 Milpitas, CA 95035, USA Fax : 408-383-3702 www.optomausa.com Service : services@optoma.com Canada 5630 Kennedy Road, Mississauga, ON, L4Z 2A9, Canada Tel : 905-361-2582 www.optoma.ca Fax : [...]

55 English Appendices Korean WOOMI TECH.CO.,LTD. 4F,Minu Bldg.33-14, Kangnam-Ku, Tel : +82+2+34430004 seoul,135-815, KOREA Fax : +82+2+34430005 Japanese 東京都足立区綾瀬3-25-18 オーエス本社ビル E-mail : info@osscreen.com サポートセンター: 0120-46-5040  www.os-worldwide.com Taiwan 5F., No. 108, Minchiuan Rd. Tel : +886-[...]

56 English Appendices Regulation & Safety notices Thisappendixliststhegeneralnoticesofyourprojector. FCC notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful i[...]

57 English Appendices Operation conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2 . This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Notice: Canadian users This Clas[...]