OPTOMA TX779P3D - Manual

English Introduction Product Features This product is a single chip 0.7” XGA DLP ® projector. Outstanding features include: u Texas Instruments Single chip DLP ® Technology u Computer Compatibility: Apple Macintosh, iMac, and VESA Standards: UXGA, SXGA+, SXGA, WXGA, XGA, SVGA, VGA u Video Compatibil...

English 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. HDMI Projector with lens cap IR Remote Control (with 2 x AAA Batteries) Carrying Case Power Cord 1.8m VGA Cable 1.8m USB Cab...

English Product Overview Main Unit 1. Elevator Button 9. Front IR Receiver 2. Elevator Foot 10. Lens 3. Lens CAP 11. Input/Output Connections 4. LED Indicators 12. Kensington™ Lock 5. Power Button 13. Tilt-Adjustment Foot 6. Control Panel 14. Built-in Speaker 7. Zoom 15. Back IR Receiver 8. Focus 16...

English 10 Control Panel 1. Keystone / ▲ 7. Source 2. Power Button 8. Vol - / ◄ 3. Power LED 9. Enter 4. Lamp LED 10. Vol + / ► 5. Temp LED 11. Re-Sync 6. Menu 12. Keystone / ▼ Source Enter Menu R e− sy nc Introduction

English 11 Rear View Introduction 1. USB Connector 9. 12V DC Connector 2. VGA OUT 10. Kensington Lock (External monitor connection for 11. Built-in Speaker VGA 1 signal) 12. Back IR Receiver 3. VGA-1 IN/ SCART/ YPbPr Connector 13. AUDIO IN L/R Connectors4. VGA-2 IN/ YPbPr Connector 14. AUDIO IN Conn...

English 1 Remote Control 1. Laser2. Status LED3. Power On/Off4. PC/Mouse Control5. Mouse Left Click6. Enter7. Source / ◄8. Keystone +/-9. Menu/210. DVI-D/YPbPr/111. HDMI/412. S-Video/713. IR Transmitter14. Laser15. Mouse Right Click16. ▲ / Page +17. Re-Sync / ►18. ▼ / Page -19. Volume +/-20. ZOOM/32...

English 1 Connecting the Projector Connect to Computer / Notebook 1 Audio Out L R Audio In Audio - Out 3 3 4 2 3 5 7 8 7 6 v Due to the difference in applications for each country, some regions may have different accessories. Installation 1. Power Cord 2. USB Cable (Optional) 3. VGA Cable 4. DVI-D C...

English 1 Connect to Video Sources 1. Power Cord2. Audio-in Cable (Optional)3. DVI-D Cable (Optional)4. HDMI Cable (Optional)5. S-Video Cable (Optional)6. Video Cable (Optional)7. Audio-in Cable (Optional)8. VGA Cable9. SCART to RGB & S-Video Adapter (Optional) 10. RGB to Component Adapter (Opti...

English 1 Powering On/Off the Projector Powering On the Projector 1. Remove the lens cover.2. Connect the power cord to the projector.3. Turn On the connected devices.4. Ensure the Power LED is flashing and then press the Power button to turn On the projector. The projector’s startup logo screen dis...

English 1 Powering Off the Projector 1. Press Power to turn off the projector lamp, a message displays on the projector’s screen. 2. Press Power again to confirm, otherwise the message disappears after 5 seconds. 3. The cooling fans continue to operate for about 10 seconds for cooling cycle. (If you...

English 1 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. Lift the projector u . 2. Press the elevator button v . 3. Raise the image to the desired height angle, the elevator foot drops...

English 1 Adjusting the Zoom / Focus 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. See pages 19. Use the keystone buttons to correct image distortion. They can be found on the remote control an...

English 1 Adjusting Projection Image Size H ei g h t Diagonal Width Hd 3.6' (1.09m)9.7' (2.93m) 18.1' (5.49m)24.2' (7.32m)30.2' (9.14m) 36.3' (11m) Hd 30" (76.2cm) 80" (203.2cm) 150" (381cm) 200" (508cm) 250" (635cm) 214.3" (544.3cm) 300" (762cm) 25.7" (65.3cm) 68.6&#...

English 0 Control Panel Source Enter Menu R e− sy nc User Controls Using the Control Panel Power LED Green Power On Off Power Off (AC Off) Flashing Standby Lamp LED Red Error code Temp LED Red Error code Flashing Error code Power Turn the projector On or Off. ▲/Keystone (Up arrow) •Adjust the image ...

English User Controls Using the Remote Control Re-Sync Automatically synchronize the projector to the input source. Right Directional Select Key Use directional select keys to select items or make adjustments to your selection. q Down selection when OSD on. Page- Page Down key for emulation of USB k...

English 23 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 Project...

English 25 Image Display Mode There are many factory presets optimized for various types of images. 4 Presentation: Good color and brightness from PC input. 4 Bright: Maximum brightness from PC input. 4 Movie: For home theater. 4 sRGB: Standardised accurate color. 4 Blackboard: Tuned for blackboard ...

English 26 Image Color Adjusts a video image from black and white to full color saturation.  Press ◄ to decrease the amount of saturation in the image.  Press ► to increase the amount of saturation in the image. Tint Adjusts the color balance of red and green.  Press ◄ to increase the amount of g...

English Image | Color Settings Gain Set RGB Gain to adjust the Brightness of the follow in Colors: 4 Red—increase or decrease the gain value for red. 4 Green—increase or decrease the gain value for green. 4 Blue—increase or decrease the gain value for blue. Bias Set RGB Bias to adjust the Contrast o...

English 28 Image | Advanced BrilliantColor TM 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 stronger enhanced image, adjust tow...

English Image | Advanced | Input Source Input Source Use this option to enable / disable input sources. Press ▲ or ▼ to select a source, then press Enter to enable / disable it. The projector will not search inputs that are de-selected. v If all sources are deselected, the projector cannot display a...

English 30 Display Format Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio. 4 4:3: This format is for 4x3 input sources not enhanced for Wide screen TV. 4 16:9 I (XGA): This format is for 16x9 input sources, like HDTV and DVD enhanced for Wide screen TV. 4 16:9 II (XGA): The non-standard wide-s...

English 31 Display Edge mask Edge mask function removes the noise in a video image. Edge mask the image to remove video encoding noise on the edge of video source. Zoom 4 Press ◄ to reduce the size of the image. 4 Press ► to magnify an image on the projected screen. H Image Shift Shifts the projecte...

English Setup Language Enter the Language menu. Select the multilingual OSD menu. See page 34 for more information. Projection Select projection method: 4 Front Desktop The factory default setting. 4 Rear Desktop When you select this function, the projector reverses the image so you can project from...

English Setup | Signal Automatic Enable or disable Automatic to automatically select the appropriate settings. 4 Enabled - the projector will automatically select the appropriate settings. 4 Disabled - the projector won’t automatically select the appropriate settings. Frequency Change the display da...

English 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. Once activated, the projector requires a password on the specified dates ...

English Setup | Security Change Password Use this submenu to change the security password for the projector. 1. Select Change Password from the Security submenu. The Confirm Change Password dialog box displays. 2. Select Yes. 3. Enter the default password <1> <2> <3> <4> <...

English Setup | Security Security Settings Enable or disable the security password. 4 Enabled—the current password is required to power on the projector and access the Security menu. 4 Disabled—no password is required for any function. When security is enabled, the following screen displays at start...

English Setup | Audio Settings Volume Press ◄ to decrease the volume of voice. Press ► to increase the volume of voice. Mute Toggle the audio on or off. 4 Off—the speaker volume is turned on. 4 On–the speaker volume is turned off. Audio Input Press ◄ or ► to select the audio input source. User Contr...

English 0 User Controls Setup | Network Network Press Enter to apply Network settings. If the connection is successful, the OSD display will show the following dialogue box. 4 Network State—to display network information. 4 DHCP: On: Assign an IP address to the projector from the DHCP server automat...

English User Controls Setup | Advanced Logo Select the screen to display during startup. 4 Optoma—the supplied default startup screen. 4 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...

English Options Source Lock Lock the current source as the only available source, even if the cable is unplugged. 4 On—only the current source is recognized as an input source. 4 Off—all sources selected in Image | Advanced | Input Source are recognized as an input source. High Altitude Adjust the f...

English Options Background Color Select the desired background color for the projected image when no source is detected. Advanced Enter the Advanced menu. See page 45 for more details. Lamp Settings Enter the Lamp Setting menu. See pages 46-47 for more details. Reset Reset all Options to default fac...

English Options | Advanced Direct Power On Enable or disable Direct Power On. 4 On— the projector powers on automatically when AC power is supplied. 4 Off— the projector must be powered on as normal. Signal Power On Enable or disable Signal Power On. 4 On— the projector turns on automatically when a...

English Options | Lamp Settings 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. 4 On—a warning message displays when remaining lamp life is less than 30 hours. 4 Off—no warning message displa...

English Options | Lamp Settings Lamp Reset After replacing the lamp, reset the lamp counter to accurately reflect the new lamp’s life span. 1. Select Lamp Reset. A confirmation screen displays. 2. Select Yes to reset the lamp counter to zero. User Controls

English 1 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 No image appears on-screen 4 Ensure all the cables and power connections are correctly and secure...

English 4 If you are using a Notebook: 1. First, follow the steps above to adjust resolution of the computer. 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 d...

English 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 in OSD. 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 nee...

English Projector LED Status Indicator Message Power LED (Green) Temp LED (Red) Lamp LED (Red) Standby State (Input power cord) Slow Flashing 2 sec off 2 sec on Power on (Warming) Flashing 0.5 sec off 0.5 sec on Power on & Lamp lighting Power off (Cooling) Flashing 1 sec off 1 sec on < 10 sec...

English Message Reminders 4 Replacing the lamp: 4 Out of range: (see the following for more information) Remote Control If the remote control does not work 4 Check the operating angle for the remote control is approximately ±15°. 4 Make sure there are no obstructions between the remote control and t...

English Replacing the 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: 4 The lamp contains a certain amount of mercury and should be disposed of according to local ordina...

English Cleaning the Projector Cleaning the projector to remove dust and grime will help ensure trouble-free operation. Warning: 4 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. 4 Use only a dampened cloth when cleaning....

English 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/ 85 720 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/ 120 832 x 6...

English 0 Signal Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) 720 x 480 60 720 x 480i 60 720 x 480p 60 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 ...

English RS232 Protocol Function List RS232 Commands Due to the difference application for each model. Function is dependent on the model purchased. v Baud Rate 9600 Data Bits 8 Parity Check None Stop Bits 1 Flow Control None UART16550 FIFO Disable Lead Code Projector ID Command ID space variable car...

English 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 screws that meet the following specifications: 4 Screw Type: M4 4 Maximum screw length: 11 mm 4 Minimum screw len...

English 0 Optoma Global Offices For service or support please contact your local office. Appendices USA 715 Sycamore Drive Tel : 408-383-3700 Milpitas, CA 95035, USA Fax : 408-383-3702 www.optomausa.com Service : [email protected] Canada 5630 Kennedy Road, Mississauga, Tel : 905-361-2582 ON, L4Z 2...

English 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 ...

English 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, and2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation....