Optoma Hd73 Projector User Manual

							
Table of contents
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Table of Contents ...................................................................................1
Usage Notice ..........................................................................................2
Safety Information .........................................................................................2
Precautions ...................................................................................................3
Eye Safety Warnings  .....................................................................................
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Introduction ............................................................................................6
Product Features ...........................................................................................6
Package Overview  ........................................................................................7
Product Overview ..........................................................................................8
Main Unit ................................................................................................................8
Control Panel  .........................................................................................................9
Connection Ports  .................................................................................................10
Remote Control .................................................................................................... 11
Installation ............................................................................................12
Connecting the Projector  .............................................................................12
Powering On/Off the Projector ....................................................................13
Powering On the Projector  ...................................................................................13
Powering Off the projector ...................................................................................14
Warning Indicator  .................................................................................................
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Adjusting the Projected Image  ....................................................................15
Adjusting the Projector’s Height ...........................................................................15
Adjusting the Projector’s Zoom / Focus ...............................................................
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Adjusting Projected Image Size  ...........................................................................16
User Controls .......................................................................................17
Control Panel & Remote Control  .................................................................17
On-screen Display Menus ...........................................................................20
How to operate  ....................................................................................................20
Menu Tree ............................................................................................................
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Image ...................................................................................................................22
Display   ................................................................................................................28
Setup ....................................................................................................................31
Options .................................................................................................................33
Appendices  ..........................................................................................35
Troubleshooting  ...........................................................................................35
Image Problems   ..................................................................................................35
Intermission Problems   ........................................................................................37
Projector Status Indication   ..................................................................................38
Remote Control Problems  ...................................................................................39
Replacing the Lamp ....................................................................................40
Compatibility Modes  ....................................................................................41
Ceiling Mount Installation  ............................................................................42
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Safety Information
The lightning fl ash with arrowheard within an equilateral triangle isintended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous volt-age” within the product’s enclosure that may be of suffi cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of import operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
 WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.
Class B emissions limitsThis Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Inter-ference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Important Safety Instruction  1.  Read these instructions –before using this projector.
  2.  Keep these instructions –for future reference.
  3.  Follow all instructions.
  4.  Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions
 A. Do not block any ventilation openings
   To ensure reliable operation of the projector and to protect it from over-
heating, put the projector in a position and location that will not inter-fere with its proper ventilation. For example, do not place the projector on a bed, sofa, carpet, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings. Do not put it in an enclosure, such as a bookcase or a cabinet 
that may keep air from fl  owing through its ventilation openings.
  B. Do not use this projector near water or moisture.
  To reduce the risk 
of fi  re or electric shock, do not expose the projector to rain or moisture.
 C. Do not install near any heat sources, such as radiators, heaters, 
stoves or other apparatus (including amplifi  ers) that produce heat.
  5.  Clean only with a dry cloth. 
  6.  Only use attachments/accessories specifi  ed by the manufacturer.
  7.  Refer all servicing to qualifi  ed service personnel. Servicing is required 
when the projector has been damaged in any way:▀■ Such as power supply cord or plug is damaged.▀■ Liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus.▀■ The projector has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not oper-ate normally, or has been dropped.Do not attempt to service this projector yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other hazards. Please call Optoma to be referred to an authorized service center near you.  8.  Do not let objects or liquids enter the projector –as they may touch  dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fi   re or 
electric shock.
  9.  See projector enclosure for safety related markings.
10.  The projector should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except  properly qualifi  ed service personnel. 
						

							
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 Precautions
 
Please follow all warnings, precautions and mainte-
nance as recommended in this user’s guide.
▀■ 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 fi  re or electric shock, do not  
expose this projector to rain or moisture.
▀■ Warning-  Please do not open or disassemble the projector as 
this may cause electric shock.
▀■ Warning-  When replacing the lamp, please allow unit to cool  
down, and follow all replacement instructions. See 
page 40.
▀■ Warning-  This projector will detect the life of the lamp itself.   
Please be sure to change the lamp when it shows 
warning messages.
▀■  Warning-  Reset the “Lamp Reset” function from the on-screen  
display “Options|Lamp Settings” menu after re-
placing the lamp module (refer to page 34).
▀■ Warning-  When switching the projector off, please ensure the  
cooling cycle has been completed before disconnect-
ing power. Allow 90 seconds for the projector to 
cool down. 
▀■ Warning-  Do not use lens cap when projector is in operation.
▀■ Warning- When the lamp is approaching to the end of its life 
time, the message “Replacement suggested” will 
show on the screen. Please contact your local reseller 
or service center to change the lamp as soon as pos-
sible.
 When the lamp reaches the end of its life, the projector will not turn back on until the lamp module has been replaced. To re-place the lamp, follow 
the procedures listed under “Replacing the Lamp” section on page 40.  
						

							
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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 ventilation slots and openings on the unit.
  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 fi  eld.
    -  In direct sunlight. 
						

							
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Eye Safety Warnings
▀■Avoid staring directly into the projector beam at all times.
▀■Minimize standing facing into the beam. Keep your back to 
the beam as much as possible.
▀■A stick or laser pointer is recommended to avoid the need for 
the user to enter the beam. 
▀■Ensure that projectors are located out of the line of sight from 
the screen to the audience; this ensures that, when presenters 
look at the audience, they do not also have to stare at the pro-
jector lamp. The best way to achieve this is by ceiling-mount-
ing rather than fl  oor or table-mounting the projector.
▀■When projector is used in a classroom, adequately supervise 
students when they are asked to point out something on the 
screen.
▀■In order to minimize the lamp power needed, use room blinds 
to reduce ambient light levels.  
						

							
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 Product Features
 
This product is an WXGA single chip 0.65” DLP® projector. 
Outstanding features include:
 Single 16:9 1280 x 768 Dark Chip3TM DLP® technology
 Dual resolution support: 
  -16:10 (1280 x 768)
  -16:9 (1280 x 720) native for 720P HDTV capability
 6 segment GRBGRB colour wheel
 480i - NTSC/NTSC4.43
 576i - PAL/PAL-M/PAL-N/SECAM
 HDTV compatible (480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i)
 Deinterlacer Faroudja DCDi®
 Full function IR remote control with back light
 Advanced 2D digital keystone correction and high qual-
ity full screen image re-scaling
 User friendly control panel
 SXGA+, SXGA compression and HD, XGA, SVGA, VGA 
re-sizing
 Optoma’s patent-pending O2AirTM Photo Catalyst air 
purifi  cation technology
 HDMI & DVI support with HDCP compliance
 True Vivid and Brilliant ColorTM Image technology
 16:10 / 16:9, integrate with complete image function: For-
mat, Overscan, Digital Image Shift construction (Verti-
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Power Cord 1.8m
IR Remote Controller
Composite Video Cable 1.8m
 Package Overview
This projector comes with all the items shown below.  
Check to make sure your unit is complete.  Contact your 
dealer immediately if anything is missing.
Documentation : 
 User’s Manual
 Warranty Card
 Quick Start Card
 Due to the differ-ence in applications for each country, some regions may have different ac-cessories.2 x AA Batteries
Projector with lens cap
RCA Component Cable for YPbPr 2.0mRS232 Cable 1.8m
S-Video Cable 1.8m
DVI to VGA Adaptor
Available in European version  only
SCART RGB/S-Video AdaptorVGA Cable 1.8m             
						

							
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1.  Control Panel
2.  Zoom  Lever
3.  Focus Ring
4.  Elevator Button (one on each side)
5.  Elevator Feet
6.  Zoom Lens
7.  IR Receivers
8.  Connection Ports
9.  Power  Socket & Main Power Switch
10. Tilt-Adjustment Feet
Main Unit
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 Control Panel
1.  Lamp Indicator LED
2.  Temp Indicator LED
3. Standby/On LED 
4.  Menu (On/Off)
5.  Select (Enter)
6. IR Receiver
7.  Four Directional Select Keys
8.  Re-Sync
9.  Source Select
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 Connection Ports
1.  HDMI Connector
2.  DVI-I Input Connector (PC Digital and DVI-HDCP)
3.  Component Video Input Connector
4.  Composite Video Input Connector
5.  S-Video Input Connector
6.  RS232 Input Connector
7.  Service Connector
8.  +12V Relay Connector
9.  Main Power Switch
10. Power  Socket
11. Kensington MicrosaverTM Lock Port
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