Optoma Ep747 Projector User Manual

							
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Connect the Video
 Due to the differ-ence in applications for each country, some regions may have different acces-sories.
1. .............................................................................................................Power Cord2. ......................................................................RCA Component Cable for YPbPr3. ..........................................................................SCART VGA/S-Video Adaptor 4. ........................................................................................Composite Video Cable5. .................................................................................................Audio Input Cable6. ..............................................................................................Audio Output Cable7. .........................................................................................................S-Video Cable 8. ...............................................................................................VGA to VGA Cable
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S-Video Output
Video Output
DVD Player, Set-top Box, HDTV receiver
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Audio Output (For Active Speakers)
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Powering On the Projector
1.  Remove the lens cap. 
2.  Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely 
connected.  The Power LED will turn red.
3.  Turn on the lamp by pressing “Power/Standby” button on 
the control panel. And the Power LED will turn green.
4.  Turn on your source (computer, notebook, video player, 
etc.).  The projector will detect your source automatically 
within  “Management” menu; check that “Source Lock” has 
been set to “Auto”.
 If you connect multiple sources at the same time, use the 
“Source” button on the control panel or direct source key on 
remote control to switch.
Powering On/Off the Projector
 Turn on the projec-tor first and then the signal sources.
Power/Standby
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Warning Indicator
  When the “TEMP” indicator turns red, it indicates the pro-
jector has overheated. The projector will automatically shut 
itself down.  
  When the “LAMP” indicator turns red, it indicates a prob-
lem with the lamp.  Turn off the projector and disconnect the 
power cord from the electrical outlet, then contact your local 
dealer or our service center. See page 38. 
 When the “LAMP” indicator flashes red, it indicates the 
fan has failed.  Stop using the projector and disconnect the 
power cord from the electrical outlet, then contact your local 
dealer or our service center. See page 38. 
Powering Off the Projector
1.   Press the “Power/Standby” button to turn off the projector 
lamp; you will see a message
  
  displayed on the projector’s screen. Press the “Power/Stand-
by” button again to confirm, otherwise the message will 
disappear after 5 seconds.     
2.  The cooling fans continue to operate for about 30 seconds for 
cooling cycle and the Power LED will flash red.  When the 
Power LED stops flashing, the projector has entered standby 
mode.
  Once in standby mode, simply press “Power/Standby” but-
ton to restart the projector.
3.  Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and the 
projector.
4.  Do not turn on the projector immediately following a power 
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Adjusting the Projected Image
Adjusting the Projector Image Height
Tilt Adjusting Feet
Elevator Foot
Elevator Button
The projector is equipped with elevator feet 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 screw in feet  to fine-tune the display angle. 
 To lower the image:
1.  Press the elevator button.
2.  Lower the image, then release the button to lock the eleva-
tor foot into position.
3.  Use screw in feet  to fine-tune the display angle.
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61.5"(156.3cm)
102.5"(260.4cm)
143.5"(364.6cm)
184.5"(468.8cm)
250.2"(635.4cm)
36.9"(93.8cm)
73.8"(187.5cm)
123.0"(312.5cm)
172.2"(437.5cm)
221.5"(562.5cm)
300.2"(762.5cm)
4.9'(1.5m)
40.0'(12.2m)29.5'(9.0m)23.0'(7.0m)16.4'(5.0m)9.8'(3.0m)
30.8"(78.1cm)
Width
HeightDiagonal
Hd

Focus Ring
Zoom Lever
Adjusting the Projector Zoom / Focus
You  may  turn  the  zoom  lever  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  4.9  to  40.0  feet  (1.5  to 
12.2 meters). 
Adjusting Projection Image Size
This graph is for user’s reference only.
Screen(Diagonal)
Max.36.9”(93.8cm)73.8”(187.5cm)123.0”(312.5cm)172.2”(437.5cm)221.5”(562.5cm)300.2”(762.5cm)Min.30.8”(78.1cm)61.5”(156.3cm)102.5”(260.4cm)143.5”(364.6cm)184.5”(468.8cm)250.2”(635.4cm)
Screen 
Size
Max.(WxH)29.52”x 22.14”75.0 x 56.3cm59.04” x 44.28”150.0 x 112.5cm98.4” x 73.8”250.0 x 187.5cm137.76” x 103.32”350.0 x 262.5cm177.20” x 132.90”450.0 x 337.5cm240.16” x 180.12”610.0 x 457.5cmMin.(WxH)24.64” x 18.48”62.5 x 46.9cm49.20” x 36.90”125.0 x 93.8cm82.0” x 61.5”208.3 x 156.2cm114.8” x 86.1”291.7 x 218.8cm147.6” x 110.7”375.0 x 281.3cm200.16” x 150.12”508.3 x 381.2cm
HdMax.3.32” (8.4cm)6.64” (16.9cm)11.07” (28.1cm)15.50” (39.4cm)19.94” (50.6cm)27.02” (68.6cm)Min.2.77” (7.0cm)5.54” (14.1cm)9.23” (23.4cm)12.92” (32.8cm)16.61” (42.2cm)22.52” (57.2cm)
Distance4.9’ (1.5m)9.8’ (3.0m)16.4’ (5.0m)22.3’ (7.0m)29.5’ (9.0m)40.0’ (12.2m)                                   
						

							
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User Controls

Remote ControlControl Panel
Control Panel & Remote Control
There are two ways for you to control the functions: Remote 
Control and Control Panel.
Using the Control Panel
PowerRefer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section 
on pages 12-13.
SourcePress “Source” to select an input signal.
MenuTurns the menu On or Off.
Four Direc-
tional Select 
Keys
Use        to navigate through the menus.
EnterConfirm your item selection.
KeystoneAdjusts image distortion caused by tilting the 
projector (±15 degrees).
Re-Sync Automatically synchronizes the projector to the 
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Using the Remote Control
PowerRefer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section 
on pages 12-13.
Sync Automatically synchronizes the projector to the 
input source.
KeystoneAdjusts image distortion caused by tilting the 
projector (±15 degrees).
Display      
Format
Display the “Display Format” section of the on-
screen display menu to select the desired aspect 
ratio.
Laser ButtonAim the remote at the viewing screen, press and 
hold this button to activate the laser pointer.
AV MuteMomentarily turns off the audio and video.
FreezePress “Freeze” to pause the screen image.
Display ModeSelect the display mode from PC, Photo, Video, 
Cinema, sRGB and User.
Mouse Con-
trol
Use this button to navigate the mouse on the 
page.
Mouse Right 
Click
Mouse right click.
Mouse Left 
Click
Mouse left click.
Page UpUse this button to page up.
Page DownUse this button to page down.
Zoom InZoom in to magnify the image.
Zoom OutZoom out to reduce the image.
Four Direc-
tional Select 
Keys
Use        to navigate through the menus.
MenuDisplay or exits the on-screen display menus for 
projector.
ClearClear your selection.
EnterConfirm your item selection.
Source LockSelect auto detection all connector ports or lock 
current connector port.
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S-VideoChoose S-video source.
VGA1Choose primary VGA-In source.
VGA2Choose secondary VGA-In source or SCART 
source.
DVIChoose DVI-D source. 
						

							
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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 
Control Panel.
2. When OSD is displayed, use     keys to select any item in the 
main menu.  While making a selection on a particular page, press 
 key to enter sub menu.
3. Use      keys to select the desired item and adjust the settings 
by     key.  
4. Select the next item to be adjusted in the sub menu and adjust as 
described above.   
5. Press “Menu” to confirm, and the screen will return to the main 
menu.
6.  To exit, press “Menu” again.  The OSD menu will close and the 
projector will automatically save the new settings.
On Screen Display Menus
Main Menu
Sub MenuSetting 
						

							
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Menu Tree