Optoma Technology TXR774 manual

English 1 Table of Contents .............................................................................................................. 1 Usage Notice ...................................................................................................................... 2 Safety Information ........................................................[...]

English 2 Safety Information 7KH OLJKWQLQJ ÁDVK ZLWK DUURZ KHDG ZLWKLQ DQ HTXLODWHUDO WULDQJOH LV intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous volt- DJHµZLWKLQ WKHSURGXFW·V HQFORVXUHWKDW PDEH RIVXIÀFLHQW PDJQLWXGHWR constitute a risk of electric shoc[...]

English 3 Do not attempt to service this projector yourself. Opening or re- moving covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other hazards. Please call Optoma to be referred to an authorized ser- vice center near you.    'R QRW OHWREMHFWV RU OLTXLGVHQWHU WKH SURMHFWRUDV WKH PDWRXFK  [...]

English 4 Precautions Please follow all warnings, precautions and main- tenance as recommended in this user’s guide. ɼ ʄ Warning - Do not look into the projector’s lens when the lamp is on. The bright light may damage your eyes. ɼ ʄ  :DUQLQJ  7R UHGXFH WKH ULVN RI ÀUH RU HOHFWULF VKRFN GR QRW[...]

English 5 'R   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. 'RQ©W   Do not block the ventilation slots and openings on the unit.  Do not us[...]

English 6 Usage Notice Eye Safety Warnings ɼ ʄ Avoid staring directly into the projector’s beam of light at all times. ɼ ʄ Minimize standing facing into the beam. Keep your back to the beam as much as possible. ɼ ʄ Using a stick or laser pointer is recommended to avoid the need for the presenter to enter the beam. ɼ ʄ Ensure that projecto[...]

English 7 Introduction Product Features This product is a single chip 0.55”/0.7” XGA series and 0.65” WXGA series DLP ® projector. Outstanding features include:  Texas Instruments Single chip DLP ® Technology  Computer Compatibility: Apple Macintosh, iMac, and VESA Standards: UXGA, SXGA+, SXGA, WXGA, WUXGA, XGA, SVGA, VGA  Video Co[...]

English 8 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. Projector with lens cover IR Remote Control (with 2 x AAA Batteries) Composite cable (RCA) Power Cord 1.8m VGA Cable 1.8m USB Cable 1.8m Carrying Case RGB to Component Ad[...]

English 9 Product Overview Main Unit 1. Control Panel 8. Captive Screws 2. Zoom 9. Rear IR Receiver 3. Focus 10. Connection Ports (RJ45 function is dependent on the model purchased) 4. Front IR Receiver 5. Lens 11. Power Socket 6. Lens Cover 12. Power Switch 7. Elevator foot 13. Kensington™ Lock 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 4 9 10 13 12 11 Introduction[...]

English 10 Control Panel 1. KEYSTONE 7. ENTER 2. S O UR C E 8. AV-MUTE 3. LAMP LED 9. VOLUME 4. KEYSTONE 10. MENU 5. POWER LED 11. POWER 6. RE-SYNC A V-MUTE MENU VOLUME POWER LAMP POWER ENTER K E Y S T O N E R E - S Y N C S O U R C E K E Y S T O N E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 10 9 8 Introduction[...]

English 11 Rear View 1. Rear IR Receiver 2. DVI-I Connector 3. VGA/ SCART/ YPbPr Connector 4. VGA-out 5. S-Video Input Connector 6. Video Input Connector 7. Audio Input Connector (left and right) 8. Audio In 9. Audio Out 10. USB Connector (Connect to PC for Remote Mouse function) 11. +12V Relay 12. RJ-45 Connector (RJ45 function is dependent on the[...]

English 12 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-I 17. Brightness 18. Menu 19. Keystone +/- 20. Source 21. Enter 22. Mouse Left Click [...]

English 13 Connecting the Projector Connect to Computer / Notebook 1. RS-232 Cable 2. DVI-I Cable 3. VGA Cable 4. RGB-out 5. USB Cable 6. Audio-in (RCA Type cable) 7. Audio-in (mini jack) 8. +12V Relay Cable 9. RJ45 Cable (RJ45 function is dependent on the model purchased) 10. Power Cord  Due to the difference in applica- tions for each country,[...]

English 14 Connect to Video Sources 1. Power Cord 2 . Component Cable (optional) 3. RGB to Component Adapter (optional) 4. VGA Cable 5 . RCA Type audio cable (optional) 6. SCART to RGB & S-Video Adapter (optional) 7. S-Video Cable (optional) 8 . Audio-out—RCA Type cable (optional) 9 . Composite Video Cable  Due to the difference in applica[...]

English 15 Powering On / Off the Projector Powering On the Projector 1. Slide the lens cover. X 2. Connect the power cord to the projector [ A ]. Connect the other end to a wall outlet. Switch [ B ] from off (O) to on ( — ). 3. The POWER and LAMP LEDs on the projector turn on. Ensure the /$03 /(' LV RQ D VWHDG QRW Á[...]

English 16 Powering Off the Projector 1. P r es s POWER to turn off the projector lamp, a message displays on the projector’s screen. 2. Press POWER  DJDLQ WR FRQÀUP RWKHUZLVH WKH PHVVDJHGLVDSSHDUV after 15 seconds. 3. The cooling fans continue to operate for about 10 seconds for cooling FFOH :KHQ WKH /$03[...]

English 17 Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Projector’s Height 7KHSURMHFWRULVHTXLSSHGZLWKHOHYDWRUIRRWIRUDGMXVWLQJWKHLPDJHKHLJKW To raise the image: 1. Press the elevator button X . 2. Raise the image to the desired height angle Y , then release the button to lock the elevator foot into position. 3. U[...]

English 18 Adjusting the Zoom / Focus (0.7” XGA Series) You may turn the zoom ring to zoom in or out. To focus the image, rotate the focus ring until the image is clear. The projector will focus at distances from 3.28 to 36.7 feet (1 to 11.2 meters). Adjusting Projection Image Size 3.28' (1m) 11.2' (3.4m) 18' (5.5m) 25.3' (7.7[...]

English 19 Adjusting the Zoom / Focus (0.55” XGA Series) You may turn the zoom ring to zoom in or out. To focus the image, rotate the focus ring until the image is clear. The projector will focus at distances from 3.28 to 32.8 feet (1 to 10 meters). Adjusting Projection Image Size 3.28'(1m) 11.2'(3.4m) 18'(5.5m) 25.3'(7.7m) 32[...]

English 20 Adjusting the Zoom / Focus (0.65” WXGA Series) You may turn the zoom ring to zoom in or out. To focus the image, rotate the focus ring until the image is clear. The projector will focus at distances from 3.28 to 32.8 feet (1 to 10 meters). Adjusting Projection Image Size 3.28'(1m) 11.2'(3.4m) 18'(5.5m) 25.3'(7.7m) 3[...]

English 21 Control Panel & Remote Control Control Panel Using the Control Panel KEYSTONE Adjust the image Keystone positively. ENTER &RQÀUPRXULWHPVHOHFWLRQ LAMP LED Indicate the projector’s lamp status. POWER LED Indicate the projector’s status. POWER Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on page 15. AV-MUT[...]

English 22 Remote Control Using the Remote Control Power Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on page 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 control mouse movement. The mouse function is enabled using the USB ca[...]

English 23 Using the Remote Control Menu Press Menu to launch the on-screen display (OSD) menu. To exit OSD, Press Menu again. Zoom Press +/- to zoom in of an image. DVI-I Press DVI-I to choose source from DVI-A, DVI-D or DVI-I connector. VGA Press VGA to choose source from VGA- IN connector. AV Mute Momentarily turns off/on the audio and video. S-[...]

English 24 On-screen Display Menus 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.  :KHQ 26' LV GLV[...]

English 25 Menu Tree User Controls[...]

English 26 Image Display Mode There are many factory presets optimized for various types of images.  Presentation: Good color and brightness from PC input.  Bright: Maximum brightness from PC input.  Movie: For home theater.  sRGB: Standardised accurate color.  User1: User’s own settings.  User2: User’s own settings. The initi[...]

English 27 Image Saturation Adjusts a video image from black and white to fully saturation color.  3UHVVʉWRGHFUHDVHWKHDPRXQWRIVDWXUDWLRQLQWKHLPDJH  3UHVVʇWRLQFUHDVHWKHDPRXQWRIVDWXUDWLRQLQWKHLPDJH Tint Adjusts the color balance of red and green.  3UHVVʉWR[...]

English 28 Image | Color Setting Gain Set RGB gain for the following colors:  Red—increase or decrease the gain value for red.  Green—increase or decrease the gain value for green.  Blue—increase or decrease the gain value for blue. Bias Set RGB bias for the following colors:  Red—increase or decrease the bias value for red. [...]

English 29 Image | Advanced White Peaking This adjustable item utilizes a new color-processing algorithm and system level enhancements to enable higher brightness while providing true, more vibrant colors in picture. The range is from 0 to 10 . If you prefer a stron- ger enhanced image, adjust toward the maximum setting. For a smoother, more natura[...]

English 30 Image | Advanced | Input Source Input Source (QDEOHLQSXWVRXUFHV3UHVVʉRUʇLQWRWKHQH[WPHQXDVEHORZ DQGWKHQ XVH ʆ RU ʈWR VHOHFW3UHVV Enter WR ÀQDOL]HWKH VHOHFWLRQ7KH SURMHFWRUZLOO not search inputs that are de-selected.  If all sources a[...]

English 31 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 (XGA series)/16:9 (WXGA series): This format is for 16x9 input sources, like HDTV and DVD enhanced for Wide screen TV.  16:9 II (XGA series)/16:10 (WXGA series): The non-standa[...]

English 32 Display Overscan Overscan function removes the noise in a video image. Overscan the im- age to remove video encoding noise on the edge of video source. Zoom  Press ʉ to reduce the size of the image.  Press ʇ to magnify an image on the projected screen. H Image Shift Shifts the projected image position horizontally.  Pres[...]

English 33 Setup Language Enter the Language menu. Select the multilingual OSD menu. See page 35 for more information. Projection Select projection method:  Front Desktop The factory default setting.  Rear Desktop When you select this function, the projector reverses the image so you can project behind a translucent screen.  Front Ceiling [...]

English 34 Setup Signal Enter the Signal menu. Set projector signal properties. See page 36 for more information. Security Enter the Security menu. Access the projector’s security features. See page 37 for more information. Projector ID Select a two digit projector ID from 0 through 99. Audio Enter the Audio menu. Set audio level properties. See [...]

English 35 Setup | Language Language Choose the multilingual OSD menu. Press ENTER ( ) into the sub menu and then use the Left ( ʉ ) or Right ( ʇ ) key to select your preferred language. User Controls[...]

English 36 Setup | Signal )UHTXHQF &KDQJH WKH GLVSOD GDWD IUHTXHQF WR PDWFK WKH IUHTXHQF RI RXU FRP - SXWHU·V JUDSKLF FDUG ,I RX H[SHULHQFH D YHUWLFDO ÁLFNHULQJ EDU XVH WKLV function to make an adjustment. Phase Phase synchronizes the signal timing of the display[...]

English 37 Setup | Security Security Timer Enter the Security Timer sub menu. Enter the Months, Days, and hours that the projector can be used without entering the password. Exiting to the Setup menu activates the Security Timer. 2QFH DFWLYDWHG WKH SURMHFWRU UHTXLUHV D SDVVZRUG RQ WKH VSHFLÀHG GDWHV and times to[...]

English 38 Setup | Security Change Password Use this submenu to change the security password for the projector.  6HOHFW &KDQJH 3DVVZRUG IURP WKH 6HFXULW VXEPHQX 7KH &RQÀUP Change Password dialog box displays. 2. Select Yes . 3. Enter the default password <1> <2> <3> <4> <5&[...]

English 39 Setup | Security Security Setting Enable or disable the security password.   (QDEOHG³WKH FXUUHQW SDVVZRUG LV UHTXLUHG WR SRZHU RQ WKH SURMHFWRU  and access the Security menu.  'LVDEOHG³QRSDVVZRUGLVUHTXLUHGIRUDQIXQFWLRQ When security is enabled, the following screen[...]

English 40 Setup | Audio Volume Press ʉ to decrease the volume of voice. Press ʇ to increase the volume of voice. Mute Toggle the audio on or off.  Off—the speaker volume is turned on.  On–the speaker volume is turned off. Audio Input Enter the Audio Input menu. Select the mini Jack/RCA for audio input source. User Controls[...]

English 41 Setup | Advanced Logo Select the screen to display during startup.  Optoma—the supplied default startup screen.  User—customized screen capture using the Logo Capture function. Logo Capture Capture a displayed screen to use as the startup screen. 1. Display the desired screen on the projector. 2. Select Logo Capture from the Ad[...]

English 42 Setup | Network Network Press Enter to apply Network settings. If the connection is successful, the OSD display will show the following dialogue box.  Network State—to display network information.  DHCP: On: Assign an IP address to the projector from the DHCP server automatically. Off: Assign an IP address manually.  IP Addres[...]

English 43 Options Source Lock Lock the current source as the only available source, even if the cable is unplugged.  On—only the current source is recognized as an input source.  Off—all sources selected in Image | Advanced | Input Source are rec- ognized as an input source. High Altitude $GMXVWWKHIDQVSHHGWRUHÁHFWWKH?[...]

English 44 Options Keypad Lock Lock the buttons on the projector top panel.  2Q³DZDUQLQJPHVVDJHGLVSODVWRFRQÀUPNHSDGORFN  Off—projector keypad functions as normal. Background Color Select the desired background color for the projected image when no source is detected. Advanced Enter the Advanced menu. See page [...]

English 45 Options | Advanced Direct Power On Enable or disable Direct Power On.  On—the projector powers on automatically when AC power is supplied.  Off— the projector must be powered on as normal. Auto Power Off Set the Auto Power Off interval. The projector powers off the lamp after 15 minutes of no signal by default. The following wa[...]

English 46 Options | Lamp Setting Lamp Hour Displays the number of hours the lamp has been active. This item is for display only. Lamp Reminder Enable or disable the lamp life span reminder.  On—a warning message displays when remaining lamp life is less than 30 hours.  Off—no warning message displays. Brightness Mode Select the lamp brig[...]

English 47 Options | Lamp Setting Lamp Reset $IWHU UHSODFLQJ WKH ODPS UHVHW WKH ODPS FRXQWHU WR DFFXUDWHO UHÁHFW WKH new lamp’s life span. 1. Select Lamp Reset. $FRQÀUPDWLRQVFUHHQGLVSODV 2. Select Yes to reset the lamp counter to zero. User Controls[...]

English 48 LAN_RJ45 (RJ45 models only) For simplicity and ease of operation, the Optoma projector provides di- verse networking and remote management features. The LAN/RJ45 function of the projector through a network, such as re- motely manage: Power On/Off, Brightness and Contrast settings. Also, projector status information, such as: Video-Source[...]

English 49 3. Right Click on your Local Area Connection, and select Property. 4. In the Properties window, select the General tab , and select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) . 5. Click Properties . 6. Fill in the IP address and Subnet mask, then press OK. User Controls[...]

English 50 7. Press the Menu button on the projector. 8. Select OSD-> SETUP-> Network-> Enabled. 9. Input the following:  IP Address: 192.168.1.2  Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0  Gateway: 0.0.0.0  DNS Server: 0.0.0.0 10. Press Apply (QWHUWRFRQÀUPVHWWLQJV 11. Open a web browser (ex, Microsoft Internet Explorer)[...]

English 51 Troubleshooting If you experience a problem with your projector, please refer to the follow- ing information. If a problem persists, please contact your local reseller or service center. Image Problems No image appears on-screen  Ensure all the cables and power connections are correctly and securely connected as described in the Insta[...]

English 52  If you are using a Notebook: 1. First, follow the steps above to adjust resolution of the com- puter. 2. Press the toggle output settings. Example: [Fn]+[F4] Acer  [Fn]+[F5] Asus  [Fn]+[F8] Dell   [Fn]+[F8] Gateway  [Fn]+[F4] Mac Apple: System Preference  Display  Arrangement  Mirror display IBM/Lenovo  [...]

English 53 The image is stretched when displaying 16:9 DVD title When you play anamorphic DVD or 16:9 DVD, the projector will show the best image in 16:9 format on projector side. If you play 4:3 format DVD title, please change the format as 4:3 in projector OSD. If the image is still stretched, you will also need to adjust the aspect ratio by refe[...]

English 54 Projector Status Indication Message Power LED Lamp LED T1 temperature over temperature 3 0 Thermal Break 4 0 G794 fail 4 4 T1 fail 4 5 Lamp error 5 0 Ballast Over Temperature 5 1 Ballast shot circuit in output detected 52 End of lamp lift detected 5 3 Ballast lamp did not ignite 5 4 Lamp extinguished during normal operation 55 Lamp extin[...]

English 55 Message Reminders  Replacing the lamp:  Out of range: (see the following for more information) Remote Control Problems If the remote control does not work  Check the operating angle for the remote control is approxi- mately ±15°.  Make sure there are no obstructions between the remote control and the projector. Move to with[...]

English 56 Replacing the Lamp The projection lamp should be replaced when it burns out. It should RQO EH UHSODFHG ZLWK D FHUWLÀHG UHSODFHPHQW SDUW ZKLFK RX FDQ order from your local dealer. Important:  The lamp contains a certain amount of mercury and should be disposed of according to local ordinance regul[...]

English 57 Cleaning the Projector Cleaning the projector to remove dust and grime will help ensure trouble-free operation. Warning:  Be sure to turn off and unplug the projector at least an hour before cleaning. Failure to do so could result in a severe burn.  Use only a dampened cloth when cleaning. Do not allow water to enter the ventilatio[...]

English 58 Compatibility Modes Computer Compatibility Signal Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) NTSC - 60 PAL/SECAM - 50 VESA 640 x 350 70.1/ 85.1 640 x 400 70.1 / 85.1 720 x 350 70 720 x 400 70/ 85/ 88 720 x 576 50/ 60 VGA 640 x 480 60/ 67/ 72.8/ 75/ 85 SVGA 800 x 600 56.3/ 60.3/ 75/ 72.2/ 80/ 85.1 832 x 624 72/ 75 1024 x 576 50/ 60 XGA 1024 x 768 60/ 7[...]

English 59 Apple Mac Compatibility Resolution Macbook Macbook Pro (Intel) Power Mac G5 Power Mac G4 Hz- Analog Analog Analog Analog 800x600 60 o o - - 800x600 72 o o o o 800x600 75 o o o o 800x600 85 o o o o 1024x768 60 o o o o 1024x768 70 o o o o 1024x768 75 o o o o 1024x768 85 o o o o 1280x720 60 o o o o 1280x720 75 o o - o 1280x720 85 o o - o 12[...]

English 60 RS232 Commands RS232 VGA-In Connector Pin No Name I/O (From Projector Sid e ) 1N C _ 2 RXD IN 3 TXD OUT 4N C _ 5N C _ 6N C _ 7 RS232 RTS 8 RS232 CTS 9N C _ Appendices[...]

English 61 RS232 Protocol Function List RS232 Commands Appendices 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 SE N D t o pr o j ect or No t e : T h ere i s a <C R > af t er al l AS [...]

English 62 Appendices ~X X 70 12 7E 30 30 37 30 20 31 32 0D G r eek ~X X 70 13 7E 30 30 37 30 20 31 33 0D T r ad i t i onal Ch i nes e ~X X 70 14 7E 30 30 37 30 20 31 34 0D Si mp l i f i ed Ch i nes e ~X X 70 15 7E 30 30 37 30 20 31 35 0D J apane s e ~X X 70 16 7E 30 30 37 30 20 31 36 0D K o r ean ~X X 70 17 7E 30 30 37 30 20 31 37 0D R us s i an ~[...]

English 63 ~X X 14 0 6 7E 30 30 31 34 30 20 36 0D Re m o t e Mo u s e Ri ght ~X X 14 0 7 7E 30 30 31 34 30 20 37 0D R e m ot e Mo u s e Do wn ~X X 14 0 8 7E 30 30 31 34 30 20 38 0D Mo u se Le f t Cl i ck ~X X 14 0 9 7E 30 30 31 34 30 20 39 0D Mo u se Ri ght Cl i ck ~X X 14 0 10 7E 30 30 31 34 30 20 31 30 0D Up / Pa ge + ~X X 14 0 11 7E 30 30 31 34 [...]

English 64 Ceiling Installation To prevent damage to your projector please use the recommended mounting package for installation. To ensure compliance, only use a UL Listed ceiling mount and VFUHZVWKDWPHHWWKHIROORZLQJVSHFLÀFDWLRQV Refer to the following diagram to ceiling mount the projector. Appendices  Damage to the projecto[...]

English 65 2SWRPD*OREDO2IÀFHV )RUVHUYLFHRUVXSSRUWSOHDVHFRQWDFWRXUORFDORIÀFH USA 715 Sycamore Drive Milpitas, CA 95035, USA Tel : 408-383-3700 Fax : 408-383-3702 www.optomausa.com Service : services@optoma.com Canada 5630 Kennedy Road, Mississauga, ON, L4Z 2A9, Canada Tel : 905-361-2582 Fax : 905-361-2581 www.opto[...]

English 66 Scandinavia Grev Wedels Plass 2 3015 Drammen Norway Tel : +47 32 26 89 90 Fax : +47 32 83 78 98 Service : info@optoma.no Latin America 715 Sycamore Drive Milpitas, CA 95035, USA Tel : 408-383-3700 Fax : 408-383-3702 www.optoma.com.br www.optoma.com.mx Korea WOOMI TECH.CO.,LTD 4F,Minu Bldg.33-14, Kangnam-Ku, s e o ul,135-815, KOREA Tel : [...]

English 67 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 harm- ful interference in a residential[...]

English 68 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 in- terference that may cause undesired operation. Notice: Canadian users This Class B digita[...]