Optoma Gt 7000 Projector User Manual

							
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 Language
Choose the multilingual OSD menu. Press  or  into the sub 
menu and then use the  or  key to select your preferred  
language. Press “Enter” to finalize the selection. 
Setup  
						

							
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Setup
 Projection
    Front-Desktop
The factory default setting.
    Rear-Desktop
When you select this function, the projector reverses the image 
so you can project behind a translucent screen.
    Front-Ceiling 
When you select this function, the projector turns the image 
upside down for ceiling-mounted projection.
    Rear-Ceiling 
When you select this function, the projector reverses and turns 
the image upside down at same time. You can project from 
behind a translucent screen with ceiling mounted projection.
  Menu Location
Choose the menu location on the display screen. 
						

							
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Setup | Signal
 Phase
Change the display data frequency to match the frequency of your 
computer’s graphic card. When you experience a vertical flicker-
ing bar, use this function to make an adjustment.
 Tracking
Synchronize the signal timing of the display with the graphic card. 
If you experience an unstable or flickering image, use this function 
to correct it.
 H. Position
 Press the  to move the image left.
 Press the  to move the image right. 
 V. Position
 Press the  to move the image down.
 Press the  to move the image up. 
	“Signal“ only sup-ports in VGA(RGB) and component signal.
	 	When component signal is 480i or 576i, “Phase” and “Track-
ing” won’t support.  
						

							
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 Source Lock
 On: The projector will search specified connection port.
 Off: The projector will search for other signals if the current input signal is lost. 
  High Altitude
Choose “On” to turn on High Altitude mode. Operates the fans at 
full speed continuously to allow for proper high altitude cooling of 
the projector.
 Information Hide
 On: Choose “On” to hide the searching message.
 Off: Choose “Off” to show the searching message.
 Keypad Lock
When the keypad lock function is on, the control panel will be 
locked, but the projector can still be operated by the remote 
control. If canceling this function, use the remote control or press 
the “Enter” key on the control panel for 7 seconds to turn it off.
  Background Colour
Use this feature to display a “Blue” or “Black” screen when no 
signal is available.
 Reset
Press  to the next menu then choose “Yes” to return the display 
parameters on all menus to the factory default settings.
Options 
						

							
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 Auto Power Off (min)
Set the countdown timer interval. The countdown timer will 
start, when there is no signal being sent to the projector. Then 
projector will automatically power off when the countdown has 
finished (in minutes). 
 Sleep Timer (min)
Set the countdown timer interval. The timer will begin, with or 
without a signal input. Then the projector will automatically  
power off then the sleep timer countdown has finished. 
Options | 
Advanced 
						

							
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Options | 
Lamp Settings
 Lamp Hours
Display the projection time.
 Lamp Reminder
Choose this function to show or to hide the warning message 
when the changing lamp message is displayed. The message will 
appear 30 hours before suggested replacement of lamp. 
 Brightness Mode
 STD: Choose “STD” to dim the projector lamp which will lower 
power consumption and extend the lamp life by up to 130%. 
 BRIGHT: Choose “BRIGHT” to increase the brightness.
 Lamp Reset
Reset the lamp life hour after replacing the lamp. 
						

							
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Image Problems
 No image appears on-screen
 Ensure all the cables and power connections are correctly and 
securely connected as described in the “Installation” section.
 Ensure all the pins of connectors are not bent or broken.
 Check if the projection lamp has been securely installed. Please 
refer to the “Replacing the lamp” section.
 Make sure you have removed the lens cap and the projector is 
switched on.
 Partial, scrolling or incorrectly displayed image
 Press “Re-Sync” on the remote.
 If you are using a PC:
 For Windows 95, 98, 2000, XP:
1.  Open the “My Computer” icon, the “Control Panel” folder, and 
then double click on the “Display” icon.
2. Select the “Settings” tab.
3. Verify that your display resolution setting is lower than or equal 
to UXGA (1600 x 1200). 
4. Click on the “Advanced Properties” button.
If the projector is still not projecting the whole image, you will also 
need to change the monitor display you are using. Refer to the fol-
lowing steps.
5. Verify the resolution setting is lower than or equal to UXGA 
(1600 x 1200).
Troubleshooting
 If you experience a problem with your projector, 
please refer to the following information. If a 
problem persists, please contact your local  
reseller or service center.  
(See pages 48-49 for details) 
						

							
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 6.  Select the “Change” button under the “Monitor” tab.
 7.  Click on “Show all devices”. Next, select “Standard monitor 
types” under the SP box; choose the resolution mode you need 
under the “Models” box. 
 8.  Verify that the resolution setting of the monitor display is 
lower than or equal to UXGA (1600 x 1200). (*)
 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]
   
 
 If you experience difficulty changing resolutions or your monitor 
freezes, restart all equipment including the projector.
 The screen of the Notebook or PowerBook computer is not 
displaying your presentation
 If you are using a Notebook PC
Some Notebook PCs may deactivate their own screens when a 
second display device is in use. Each has a different way to be  
reactivated. Refer to your computer’s manual for detailed  
information.
 Image is unstable or flickering
 Use “Tracking” to correct it. See page 33 for more information.
 Change the monitor color setting on your computer.
 Image has vertical flickering bar
 Use “Phase” to make an adjustment. See page 33 for more infor-
mation.
 Check and reconfigure the display mode of your graphic card to 
make it compatible with the projector. 
Compaq    [Fn]+[F4]
Dell    [Fn]+[F8]
Gateway  [Fn]+[F4]
IBM   [Fn]+[F7]
Mac Apple: System Preference  Display  Arrangement  Mirror display
Hewlett  [Fn]+[F4]Packard 
NEC    [Fn]+[F3]
Toshiba   [Fn]+[F5] 
						

							
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 Image is out of focus
 Make sure the lens cap is removed.
 Adjust the Focus Ring on the projector lens. 
 Make sure the projection screen is between the required distance 
3.9 to 39.4 feet (1.2 to 12.0 meters) from the projector. See page 16.
 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 on projector side.
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 need to adjust the 
aspect ratio by referring to the following:
 Please setup the display format as 16:9 (wide) aspect ratio type on 
your DVD player.
 Image is too small or too large
 Adjust the Zoom Ring on the top of the projector.
 Move the projector closer to or further from the screen.
 Press [Menu] button on the remote control or projector panel, go 
to “Display  Format” and try the different settings.
 Image has slanted sides
 If possible, reposition the projector so that it is centered on the 
screen and below the bottom of the screen.
 Press [Keystone +/-] button until the sides are vertical on the 
remote control.
 Image is reversed
 Select “Setup  Projection” from the OSD and adjust the  
projection direction.
	Use of Keystone is not recommended. 
						

							
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Intermission Problems
 The projector stops responding to all controls
 If possible, turn off the projector, then unplug the power cord and 
wait at least 60 seconds before reconnecting power.
 Lamp burns out or makes a popping sound
 When the lamp reaches its end of life, it will burn out and may  
make a loud popping sound. If this happens, the projector will not 
turn on until the lamp module has been replaced. To replace the 
lamp, follow the procedures in the “Replacing the Lamp” section 
on pages 43-44.
 
Projector Status Indication
 LED lighting message
Message
Power / Standby LEDTemp
LED
Lamp
LED
(Green/Red)(Red)(Red)
Standby State
(Input power cord)Red
Power on (Warming)Flashing Green
Lamp lightingGreen
Error (Over Temp.)
Error (Fan fail)Flashing
(1 sec on, 1 sec off)
Error (Lamp fail)
Steady light      No light 