Optoma Ep774 Projector User Manual

 
Setup and Operation 
Setting an Access Password (Security Lock) 
You can use the cursor (arrow) buttons to se t a password and prevent unauthorized use of the pro-
jector. When enabled, the password must be enter ed after you power on the projector. (See 
Navigating the OSD  on page 
25 and Setting the OSD Language  on page 26 for help on using OSD 
menus.) 
Important: 
Keep the password in a safe place.  Without the password, you will not be able to use the projector. 
If you lose the password,...

 
Setup and Operation 
6. Every time you start the projector, a 
password dialog box appears. 
 
Enter the password in the order you 
set it on step 5. (Press the Menu but-
ton to cancel if you enter the wrong 
password.) 
 
 
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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 be knock\
ed over. 
 
A
C
B
D
 
1.  To raise the level of the projector, lift the projector  [A] and press the height-
adjuster button  [B].  
The height adjuster drops down  [C].  
2.  To lower the...

 
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 
control. 
The keystone control 
appears on the display.   
 
4.  Use the Keystone  but-
ton to correct image 
distortion. 
 
Adjusting the Volume 
1.  Press the  Volume +/-  
button on the...

 
Setup and Operation 
OSD Menu Controls 
The projector has an OSD that lets you ma ke 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 illust ration shows the corresponding buttons on the re-
mote control and on the projector. 
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6
25
1
2
3 4 5 6
 
1.  To open the OSD, press the  Menu button.  
2.  There are six menus. Press the cursor...

 
Setup and Operation 
Setting the OSD Language 
You may want to reference the OSD on your projec tor while reading this section. Set the OSD lan-
guage to your preference before conti nuing. (The default language is English.) 
1. Press the Menu button. The Image menu appears. 
 
2.  Press the cursor  button until Language is highlighted.  
 
3.  Press the cursor  button until Language is highlighted. 
4. Press the  button until your language is displayed.  
5. Press the 
Menu button twice to close the...

 
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. 
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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. 
 
ITEM DESCRIPTION DEFAULT 
Display 
Mode Press the cursor  button to select different display mode. (Range: 
Presentation – TV) Presenta-
tion 
Brightness  Press the cursor  button to adjust the brightness. (Range: 0 –...

 
Menu Setting 
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ITEM DESCRIPTION DEFAULT 
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 defaul t settings on the projector. 
 
Image Menu Functions Available for Connected Source
Function RGB DVI Component 
Video 
Composite 
Video S-Video 
Display Mode O O O O O 
Brightness O O O O O 
Contrast O O O O O 
White Peaking O O O...

 
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. 
 
ITEM DESCRIPTION DEFAULT 
H. Image 
Shift Press the cursor  button to adjust the display position in horizontal 
direction. (Range: 0 – 100)  Center po- sition  
V. Image 
Shift Press the cursor  button to adjust...