Optoma Ep747 Projector User Manual

							
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents .........................................................................................1
Usage Notice ................................................................................................2
Precautions ..........................................................................................................2
Introduction ..................................................................................................4
Product Features ..................................................................................................4
Package Overview ...............................................................................................5
Product Overview .................................................................................................6
Main Unit ........................................................................................................................6
Control Panel .................................................................................................................7
Connection Ports ...........................................................................................................8
Remote Control with Mouse Function and Laser Pointer ..............................................9
Installation ..................................................................................................10
Connecting the Projector ....................................................................................10
Connect the Computer/Notebook ................................................................................10
Connect the Video .......................................................................................................11
Powering On/Off the Projector ...........................................................................12
Powering On the Projector ...........................................................................................12
Powering Off the projector ...........................................................................................13
Warning Indicator .........................................................................................................13
Adjusting the Projected Image ...........................................................................14
Adjusting the Projector Image Height ..........................................................................14
Adjusting the Projector Zoom / Focus ..........................................................................15
Adjusting Projected Image Size ...................................................................................15
User Controls .............................................................................................16
Control Panel & Remote Control ........................................................................16
On-Screen Display Menus .................................................................................19
How to Operate  ...........................................................................................................19
Menu Tree ....................................................................................................................20
Image-I  ........................................................................................................................21
Image-II  .......................................................................................................................23
Colour Adjustment ........................................................................................................25
Language .....................................................................................................................25
Management ................................................................................................................26
Lamp Setting ................................................................................................................29
Appendices ................................................................................................30
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................30
Replacing the Lamp ...........................................................................................34
Compatibility Modes ...........................................................................................35
RS232 Commands .............................................................................................36
Ceiling Mount Installation ...................................................................................37
Optoma Global Offices .......................................................................................38 
						

							
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Usage Notice

Precautions
Follow all warnings, precautions and maintenance as recom-
mended in this user’s guide to maximize the life of your unit.
Warning-    Do not look into the projector’s lens when the lamp is 
on.  The bright light may hurt your eyes.
Warning-  To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose 
this product to rain or moisture.
Warning-  Please do not open or disassemble the product as this 
may cause electric shock.
Warning-  When changing the lamp, please allow unit to cool 
down, and follow all changing instructions.
Warning-  This product will detect the life of the lamp itself.  
Please be sure to change the lamp when it shows warn-
ing messages.
Warning-  Reset the “Reset Lamp Hours” function from the On 
Screen Display “Lamp Setting” menu after replacing the 
lamp module (refer to page 29).
Warning-  When switching the projector off, please ensure the 
projector completes its cooling cycle before disconnect-
ing power.
Warning-  Turn on the projector first and then the signal sources.
Warning-  Do not use lens cap when projector is in operation.
Warning-  When the lamp reaches the end of its life, it will burn 
out and may make a loud popping sound.  If this hap-
pens, 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”. (see 
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Usage Notice

Do:
 Turn off the product before cleaning.
 Use a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent to clean the 
display housing.
 Disconnect the power plug from AC outlet if the product is not 
being used for a long period of time.
Don’t:
 Block the slots and openings on the unit provided for ventila-
tion.
 Use abrasive cleaners, waxes or solvents to clean the unit.
 Use under the following conditions:
-  In extremely hot, cold or humid environments.
-  In areas susceptible to excessive dust and dirt.
-  Near any appliance that generates a strong magnetic field.
-  In direct sunlight. 
						

							
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Introduction

Product Features
 
Congratulations and Thank You for choosing an EP747 projec-
tor, an Optoma Product. This product is a XGA single chip 
0.7” DLPTM projector. Outstanding features include:
 True XGA, 1024 x 768 addressable pixels
 Texas Instruments Single chip DLPTM Technology
 NTSC/NTSC4.43/PAL/PAL-M/PAL-N/SECAM and 
HDTV compatible (480i/p, 576i/p, 720p, 1080i)
 Multi-Auto functions: Auto detection, Automatic saving 
of user adjustments
 Full function IR remote control with laser pointer
 User friendly multilingual on screen menu 
 Advanced digital keystone correction and high quality 
full screen image re-scaling
 User friendly control panel
 One built-in speaker with 3 Watt amplifier
 Multiple for Audio inputs
 SXGA, SXGA+ compression and SVGA, VGA re-sizing
 Mac compatible
 DVI support (HDCP compliant) 
						

							
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Introduction

Power Cord 1.8mVGA Cable 1.8m
Wireless Remote Controller
Composite Video Cable 1.8m (available in USA and ASIA regions only)
Projector with lens cap
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.
Documents : 
 User’s Guide
 Quick Start Card
 Warranty Card
 Quick Troubleshooting Guide
SCART VGA/S-Video Adaptor(available in European region only)
 Due to the differ-ence in applications for each country, some regions may have different ac-cessories.2 x AA Batteries
RS232 Cable 1.8mUSB Cable 1.8m
S-Video Cable 1.8m (available in European region only) 
						

							
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1.  Control Panel
2.  Zoom Lever
3.  Focus Ring
4.  Elevator Button (one on each side)
5.  Elevator Foot
6.  IR Receivers
7. Power Button
8. Power Socket
9.  Connection Ports
Main Unit
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Control Panel
1.  Lamp Indicator LED
2.  Temp Indicator LED
3.  Power/Standby LED 
4.  Menu (On/Off)
5.  Enter
6. IR Receiver
7.  Keystone +/-
8.  Four Directional Select Keys
9.  Re-Sync
10.  Source Select
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Connection Ports
1.  DVI-D Input Connector (PC Digital/HDTV/HDCP Input)
2.  VGA-In Connector (PC Analog signal/HDTV/Component 
Video Input)
3.  Audio Input Connector (For DVI-D or VGA1-In)
4.  S-Video Input Connector
5.  Audio Input Connector (For S-Video)
6.  Composite Video Input Connector
7.  Audio Input Connector (For Composite)
8.  Audio Output Connector
9.  RS232 Connector
10.  USB Connector (Connect to PC for Remote Mouse function)
11. KensingtonTM Lock Port
12.  Audio Input Connector (For VGA2-In SCART)
13.  VGA-In SCART Connector (PC Analog signal/HDTV/
Component Video Input)
14.  Monitor Loop-through Output Connector
15. Power Socket
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Remote Control with Mouse Function and 
Laser Pointer
1.  Power
2.  Re-Sync
3.  Keystone Correction
4.  Display Format
5.  Mouse
6. Mouse Right Click
7.  Page Up
8.  Page Down
9.  Four Directional Select 
Keys
10.  Enter
11.  S-Video Source
12.  Composite Video 
Source
13.  DVI Source
14.  Source Lock
15.  Button LED
16.  Laser Button
17.  AV Mute
18.  Freeze
19.  Display Mode
20.  Mouse Left Click
21.  Zoom In
22.  Zoom Out
23.  Clear 
24.  Menu
25.  VGA1 Source
26.  VGA2 Source
27.  Number Buttons
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Installation

Connecting the Projector
 Due to the differ-ence in applications for each country, some regions may have different acces-sories.
S-Video Output
Video Output
DVD Player, Set-top Box, HDTV receiverRGB
1. .............................................................................................................Power Cord2. ...................................................................................................DVI to DVI Cable3. ...............................................................................................VGA to VGA Cable4. .................................................................................................Audio Input Cable5. ............................................................................................................RS232 Cable6. ...............................................................................................................USB Cable 7. ..............................................................................................Audio Output Cable
USB
Connect the Computer/Notebook
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VGA
Audio Output (For Active Speakers)