OPTOMA EP771 - Manuals

Usage Notice 5 Main Features • Lightweight unit, easy to pack away and transport • Compatible with all major video standards including NTSC, PAL, and SECAM • A high brightness rating allows for presentations in daylight or in lit rooms • Supports resolutions up to SXGA at 16.7 million colors to deli...

Introduction Introduction Packing Checklist Carefully unpack the projector and check that the following items are included: EP771 PROJECTOR R EMOTE CONTROL ( WITH TWO AAA BATTERIES ) P OWER CORD USB CABLE (USB TYPE A TO B USB) V IDEO CABLE (RCA X 1 TO RCA X 1) C OMPUTER CABLE (DB15 - DB15) C ARRYING...

Introduction Views of Projector Front-right View 1 7 6 5 4 3 8 2 3 I TEM L ABEL D ESCRIPTION S EE PAGE : 1. Focus Focuses the projected image 24 2. Lens zoom Enlarges the projected image 24 3. Screws Holds lamp to projector 4. See “Top view—OSD buttons and LEDs” 8 5. IR receiver Receiver for IR sign...

Introduction Rear view I TEM L ABEL D ESCRIPTION S EE PAGE : 1. Rear IR Re-ceiver Receiver for IR signal from remote control. 2. DVI-D Connect the computer cable from a computer. Both DVI-I and DVI-D are supported. 3. VGA IN Connect a VGA cable (supplied) from a computer 4. VGA OUT Connect to a moni...

Introduction 11 I TEM L ABEL D ESCRIPTION S EE PAGE : 14. Power switch Turns the power on and off 43 15. Power Connect the supplied power cord 16. Security Lock Secure to permanent object with a Kensington® Lock system 43 Note: If your video equipment has both S-video and RCA jacks (composite video)...

Introduction Bottom view I TEM L ABEL D ESCRIPTION S EE PAGE : 1. Ceiling support holes. Contact your dealer for information on mounting your projector on the ceiling. 2. Height adjuster but-ton Push to release height adjuster 3. Height adjuster Adjuster drops down when adjuster button is pushed 23 ...

Introduction Remote Control Important: 1. Avoid using the projector with bright fluorescent lighting turned on. Certain high-frequency fluo- rescent lights can disrupt remote control operation. 2. Be sure nothing obstructs the path between the remote control and the projector. If the path be- tween ...

Introduction 15 I TEM L ABEL D ESCRIPTION S EE PAGE : 25. Left Left arrow when connected through USB to a PC 26. Enter Enter key when connected through USB to a PC 27. Power Turns the projector on or off 28. Laser Use as on-screen pointer. DO NOT POINT IN EYES . The remote control can only interface...

Introduction Inserting the Remote Control Batteries 1. Remove the battery compartment cover by sliding the cover in the direction of the arrow. 2. Insert the supplied batteries taking note of the polarity (+/-) as shown here. 3. Replace the cover. Caution: 1. Only use AAA batteries.(Alkaline battery...

Setup and Operation Setup and Operation Connecting Input Devices A PC or notebook computer as well as video devices can be connected to the projector at the same time. Video devices include DVD, VCD, and VHS players, as well as movie camcorders and digital still cameras. Check the user manual of the...

Setup and Operation 18 I TEM L ABEL D ESCRIPTION USB Connect the supplied USB cable from a computer for USB mouse func-tion and firmware upgrades. 12V Connect a 12-volt trigger cable from the screen to this connector. When connected, the screen automatically adjusts vertically to match the screen as...

Setup and Operation Starting and Shutting down the Projector 1. Slide the lens cover. 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. Turn on the connected devices. 4. Ensu...

Setup and Operation 7. When the “ Power Off? / Press Power again ” message appears, press the Power button. The projector will turn off. 8. Turn off the main Power switch when the Lamp LED stops flashing. Caution: Do not unplug the power cord until the Ready LED stops flashing, indicating the projec...

Setup and Operation Setting an Access Password (Security Lock) You can use the cursor (arrow) buttons to set a password and prevent unauthorized use of the pro-jector. When enabled, the password must be entered after you power on the projector. (See Navigating the OSD on page 25 and Setting the OSD ...

Setup and Operation Adjusting the Projector Level Take note of the following when setting up the projector: • The projector table or stand should be level and sturdy. • Position the projector so that it is perpendicular to the screen. • Be sure cables are not in the way or can cause the projector to...

Setup and Operation Adjusting the Zoom, Focus and Keystone 1. Use the Image-zoom control (on the projector only) to resize the pro-jected image and screen size B . 2. Use the Image-focus control (on the projector only) to sharpen the projected image. A 3. Press the Keystone button on the remote cont...

Setup and Operation OSD Menu Controls The projector has an OSD that lets you make image adjustments and change various settings. Navigating the OSD You can use the remote control cursor buttons or the buttons on the top of the projector to navigate and make changes to the OSD. The following illustra...

Setup and Operation Setting the OSD Language You may want to reference the OSD on your projector while reading this section. Set the OSD lan-guage to your preference before continuing. (The default language is English.) 1. Press the Menu button. The Image menu appears. 2. Press the cursor button unt...

Menu Setting Menu Setting OSD Menu Overview Use the following illustration* to quickly find a setting or determine the range for a setting. * Represents the default settings on the projector. 27

Menu Setting Image Menu Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu.* Press the cursor button to move to the Image menu. Press the cursor button to move up and down in the Image menu. Press to change values for settings, and then press Enter or to confirm the new setting. I TEM D ESCRIPTION D EFAULT ...

Menu Setting 29 I TEM D ESCRIPTION D EFAULT Sharpness Press the cursor button to adjust the display sharpness (Range: 1-5) 3 Color Temperature Press the cursor button to adjust the color temperature (Range: Cool/Normal/Warm) Normal *Note: Menu represents the default settings on the projector. Image ...

Menu Setting Display Menu Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press the cursor button to move to the Display menu. Press the cursor button to move up and down in the Display menu. Press to change values for settings, and then press Enter or to confirm the new setting. I TEM D ESCRIPTION D EF...

Menu Setting 31 I TEM D ESCRIPTION D EFAULT Digital Zoom Digital operation for zoom and pan adjustment. Press Enter or . The Zoom menu appears. Press to zoom in; press to zoom out. Press Enter or to open the Pan menu. (You must zoom in before you can open the Pan menu.) Use the cursor buttons to pan...

Menu Setting Setup Menu Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press the cursor button to move to the Setup menu. Press the cursor button to move up and down in the Setup menu. Press to change values for settings, and then press Enter or to confirm the new setting. I TEM D ESCRIPTION D EFAULT P...

Menu Setting 33 I TEM D ESCRIPTION D EFAULT Volume Press the cursor button to adjust the audio volume level. (Range: 0 – 8) 4 Source Lock Enable or disable the automatically searching of all input port to find out the valid source. Off Auto Power Off (min.) Automatically lamp off when no signal. (Ra...

Menu Setting 34 Setup Menu Functions Available for Connected Source Function RGB DVI Component Video Composite Video S-Video Projection Type O O O O O Video Type O O Audio Input O O O O O Volume O O O O O Source Lock O O O O O Auto Power Off O O O O O Direct Power On O O O O O Lamp Mode O O O O O Fa...

Menu Setting Color setting Menu Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press the cursor button to move to the Color setting menu. Press the cursor button to move up and down in the Color setting menu. Press to change values for settings, and then press Enter or to confirm the new setting. I TEM...

Menu Setting Language Menu Press the Menu button to open the Main menu. Press the cursor button to move to the Lan- guage menu. Press the cursor button to move up and down in the Language menu. Press to change values for settings, and then press Enter or to confirm the new setting. I TEM D ESCRIPTIO...

Menu Setting Management Menu Press the Menu button to open the Main menu. Press the cursor button to move to the Man- agement menu. Press the cursor button to move up and down in the Management menu. Press to change values for settings, and then press Enter or to confirm the new setting. I TEM D ESC...

Menu Setting 38 I TEM D ESCRIPTION D EFAULT Translucent Menu Press the cursor button to select OSD back- ground translucent level. (Range: 0% – 25% – 50% – 75% – 100%) 0% Blank Screen Press the cursor button to select a background color for the blank screen. (Range: Black – Red – Green – Blue – Whit...

Appendices Appendices Replacing the Projection Lamp The projection lamp should be replaced when it burns out. It should only be replaced with a certified replacement part, which you can order from your local dealer. Important: 1. The lamp contains a certain amount of mercury and should be disposed o...

Appendices Resetting the Lamp After replacing the lamp, you should reset the lamp hour counter to zero. Refer to the following: 1. Press the Menu button to open the Image menu. 2. Press the cursor button to move to the Management menu. 3. Press the cursor button to move down to Status . 4. Press the...

Appendices Cleaning the Projector Cleaning the projector to remove dust and grime will help ensure trouble-free operation. Warning: 1. 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. 2. Use only a dampened cloth when clea...

Appendices 44 Common problems and solutions These guidelines provide tips to deal with problems you may encounter while using the projector. If the problem remains unsolved, contact your dealer for assistance. Often after time spent troubleshooting, the problem is traced to something as simple as a ...

Appendices 45 LED Error Messages E RROR CODE MESSAGE P OWER LED/ FLASHES R EADY LED/ FLASHES Lamp usage task created error 2 1 Environment usage task created error 2 2 Thermal break status error 3 0 T1 temperature over temperature 3 1 T1 sensor status fail 4 1 Lamp lit error 5 1 Ballast SCI error 5 ...

Appendices 46 Image Problems Problem: No image appears on the screen 1. Verify the settings on your notebook or desktop PC. 2. Turn off all equipment and power up again in the correct order. Problem: The image is blurred 1. Adjust the Focus on the projector. 2. Press the Auto button on the remote co...

Appendices 47 Remote Control Problems Problem: The projector does not respond to the remote control 1. Direct the remote control towards remote sensor on the projector. 2. Ensure the path between remote and sensor is not obstructed. 3. Turn off any fluorescent lights in the room. 4. Check the batter...

Appendices 48 Having the Projector Serviced If you are unable to solve the problem, you should have the projector serviced. Pack the projector in the original carton. Include a description of the problem and a checklist of the steps you took when trying to fix the problem--the information may be use...

Specifications Specifications Projection Distance V.S. Projection Size AB C D L e c n a t s i D n o it c e j o r P Anchura de pantalla Altura de pantalla Distancia de proyección Max. Screen Size 1.8 Min. Screen Size(Tele) 2.1 Projection Distance L Diagonal Width A Height C Diagonal Width B Height D ...

Specifications 50 Timing Mode Table The projector can display several resolutions. The following table outlines the resolutions that can be displayed by the projector. Signal Resolution Frequency H. (KHz) Frequency V. (Hz) Video Digital Analog NTSC -- 15.734 60.0 Ο -- -- PAL / SECAM -- 15.625 50.0 Ο...

Specifications Projector Dimensions 300 mm (11.8”) 108 mm (4.3”) 244 mm (9.6”) 51

Regulatory Compliance 52 Regulatory Compliance FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pur-suant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment...

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