Optoma Hd70 Projector User Manual

							
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rience a vertical flickering bar, use this function to make 
an adjustment.
  Tracking : Synchronizes the signal timing of the display 
with the graphics card. If you experience an unstable or 
flickering image, use this function to correct it.
  H. Position: Adjusts the horizontal position.
  V. Position: Adjusts the vertical position.  
						

							
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 Menu Location
Choose the menu location on the display screen.
 Source Lock
When this function is turned off, the projector will search for 
other signals if the current input signal is lost. When this func-
tion is turned on, it will search for a specified connection port.
 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.
 Auto Power Off (min)
Sets the interval of power-off of the system, if there is no 
signal input. (In minutes)
Options  
						

							
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Options | 
Lamp Settings
 Lamp Hour
Displays the cumulative lamp operating time.
 Lamp Reminding
Choose this function to show or to hide the warning message 
when the changing lamp message is displayed. The message 
will appear up 30 hours before suggested replacement of 
lamp. 
 Bright Mode
Choose “On” to increase the brightness. Choose ”Off” to re-
turn normal mode.
 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 the pins of connectors are not crooked 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 control or control panel.
 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 SXGA+ (1400 x 1050). (*)  
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 following steps.
5. Verify the resolution setting is lower than or equal to 
SXGA+ (1400 x 1050) resolution.
Troubleshooting
 If you experience a problem with your projector, 
please refer to the following information. If a 
problem persists, please contact your local re-
seller or service center. (See page 43 for details)
(*) The resolution WXGA (1280 x 720) is recommend for com-puter signal.  
						

							
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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 SXGA+ (1400 x 1050). (*)
 If you are using a Notebook:
 1.  First, follow the steps above to adjust resolution of the com-
puter.
 2.  Press the toggle output settings. Example: [Fn]+[F4]
   
 If you experience difficulty changing resolutions or your moni-
tor 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.
 Unstable or flickering image
 Use “Tracking” to correct it. See page 31 for more information.
 Change the monitor color setting on your computer.
 Image has vertical flickering bar
 Use “Phase” to make an adjustment. See page 31 for more 
information.
 Check and reconfigure the display mode of your graphic card 
to make it compatible with the projector. 
(*) The resolution: WXGA (1280 x 720) is recommended for this 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.
 Adjusts the Focus Ring on the projector lens.  
 Make sure the projection screen is between the required 
distance 4.9 to 39.4 feet (1.5 to 10.0 meters) from the pro-
jector. 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 the LBX format DVD title, please change the 
format as LBX in projector 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 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 lever on the top of the projector.
 Move the projector closer to or further from the screen.
 Press [4:3], [16:9], [Letter Box], [Native] button on the re-
mote control or [Projector menu] on the projector panel, go 
to “Display  Format“. 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 30 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 page 40.
LED Problems
 LED lighting message
MessageOn/Standby LEDTemp-LEDLamp-LED
(Green)(Red)(Orange)
Standby State
 (Input power cord)Flashing
Power on (warming)
Lamp lighting
Power off (Cooling)
Error (Lamp fail)
Error (Fan fail)Flashing
Error (Over Temp.)
Steady light      No light    
						

							
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 Message Reminders
 Fan failed:
 
 Over temperature:
 
 Thermal Warning:
 
 Replacing the lamp:
   
						

							
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Remote Control Problems
 If the remote control does not work
 Check the operating angle for the remote control is approxi-
mately ±22.5°.
 Make sure there are not any obstructions between the re-
mote control and the projector. Move to within 6 m (20 ft) of 
the projector.
 Make sure batteries are inserted correctly.
 Make sure batteries are exhausted. If so, replace weak batter-
ies in the remote control.  
						

							
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Replacing the lamp
The projector automatically detects the lamp life.  When 
the lamp life is nearing the end of use, you will receive a 
warning message.
When you see this message, please contact your local 
reseller or service center to change the lamp as soon as 
possible. Make sure the projector has been cooled down 
for at least 30 minutes before changing the lamp. 
Warning: Lamp compartment is hot!  Allow it to cool down before changing lamp!
Warning: To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not drop the lamp module or touch the lamp bulb. The bulb may shatter and cause injury if it is dropped.
Lamp Replacing Procedure: 
1. Switch off the power to the projector by pressing the Power button.
2. Allow the projector to cool down at least 30 minutes.
3. Disconnect the power cord.
4. Use a screwdriver to remove the 2 screws from the cover.
5. Push up and remove the cover.
6. Remove the 2 screws from the lamp module.
7.  Pull out the lamp module. 
To replace the lamp module, reverse the previous steps.
8.  Turn on the projector and do “Lamp Reset” after the lamp module is replaced.
Lamp Reset: (i)Press “Menu”  (ii)Select “Options”  (iii)Select “Lamp settings”  (iv)Select “Lamp reset  (v)Select “Yes”.
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