Optoma Projector Ep1080 User Manual

							
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User Controls

	 Logo
Use	this	function	to	select	the	desired	startup	screen.	If	changes	are	
made,	the	new	setting	will	take	effect	the	next	time	when	you	open	
the	OSD.
	Optoma: The default startup screen of Optoma projector.
	User:  Use memorize picture from “Logo Capture” function.
	 Logo	Capture
Press	“OK”	to	immediately	capture	a	picture	what	on	the	display	
screen.
	 High	Altitude
When	“On”	is	selected,	the	fans	will	spin	faster.		This	feature	is	use-
ful	in	high	altitude	areas	where	the	air	is	thin.
	 Signal	Power	On
	On:  The projector will automatically power on when plug in any 
signal	source	to	the	projector	at	standby	mode.
Off: Turn on the projector to normal mode.
	 Direct	Power	On
When	“On”	is	selected,	the	projector	will	automatically	turn	on	
when	AC	power	is	supplied	to	the	projector.
Options | Advanced       
						

							


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 Auto Power Off (min)
This	 timer	 gets	activated	 when	no	signal	 is	being	 sent	to	the	 projec-
tor.	The	projector	will	automatically	shut	off	after	the	countdown	
has finished.
 Sleep Timer (min)
When	activated,	the	sleep	timer	will	continue	to	run	regardless	of	
user	intervene	or	signal.       
						

							
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	 Lamp	Hours
Display	total	lamp	hours.
	 Lamp	Reminder
When	turned	on,	a	message	will	appear	30	hours	before	the	end	of	
suggested	replacement	lamp	hour.
	 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.
	
Options | Lamp Settings       
						

							


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	 Input	Sources
Enable	input	sources.	Press		into	the	next	menu	as	below	and	
then	use		or		to select. Press “Enter” to finalize the selection. 
The	projector	will	not	search	inputs	that	are	de-selected.
Options | Input Source       
						

							
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Appendices
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	control	panel.
 If you are using a PC:
For Windows 95, 98, 2000, XP:
1.	 From	the	“My	Computer”	icon,	open	the	“Control	Panel”	folder,	
and	double	click	the	“Display”	icon.
2.	 Select	the	“Settings”	tab.
3.	 Verify	that	your	display	resolution	setting	is	lower	than	1920	x 	
1080.	
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	1920	x	
1080.
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.        
						

							


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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	1920	x	1080.
 If you are using a Notebook:
1.	 First,	follow	the	steps	above	to	adjust	resolution	of	the	comput-
er.
2.	 Press	the	appropriate	keys	listed	below	for	your	notebook	
manufacturer	to	send	signal	out	from	notebook	to	projector.	
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	reac-
tivated.	Refer	to	your	computer’s	manual	for	detailed	information.
 Unstable or flickering image
	Use	“Tracking”	to	correct	it.	See	page	30	for	more	information.
	Change	the	monitor	color	setting	on	your	computer.
 Image has vertical flickering bar
	Use	“Phase”	to	make	an	adjustment.	See	page	30	for	more	informa-
tion.
  Check and reconfigure the display mode of your graphic card to 
make	it	compatible	with	the	projector.	
Mac Apple: System	Preference-->Display-->Arrangement-->Mirror	display
Acer	                [Fn]+[F5]
Asus	       [Fn]+[F8]
Dell	                 [Fn]+[F8]
Gateway	         [Fn]+[F4]
IBM/Lenovo  [Fn]+[F7]
HP/Compaq  [Fn]+[F4]
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	dis-
tance 4.9 to 41.0 feet (1.5 to 12.5 meters) from the projector. See 
page	17.
  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 [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.
	 Use	“Display-->Keystone”	from	the	OSD	to	make	an	adjust-
ment.
 Image is reversed
	 Select	“Setup-->Projection”	from	the	OSD	and	adjust	the	projec-
tion	direction.
Intermission Problems
 The projector stops responding to all controls       
						

							


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	 If	possible,	turn	off	the	projector,	then	unplug	the	power	cord	and	
wait	at	least	20	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	50.
Projector Status Indication
 LED states
MessagePower	LED(Red)Power	LED(Blue)Temp-LED(Red)Lamp-LED(Red)
Standby	State	(Input power cord)
Power on (Warming)Flashing
Power	on	and	Lamp	lighting*	
Power off (Cooling)Flashing
Error (Lamp fail)
Error (Thermal fail)
Error (Fan fail)Flashing
Error (Over Temp.)Flashing
Steady	light	=>	No	light	=>	
 Message Reminders
	Fan failed: 
	
NoteNote
 * Power LED be ON when OSD appears, be OFF when OSD disappears.	       
						

							
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	Over temperature: 
	
	Replacing the lamp: 
		
Remote Control Problems
 If the remote control does not work
	 Check	the	operating	angle	for	the	remote	control	is	approximately	
±22.5°.
	 Make	sure	there	are	not	any	obstructions	between	the	remote	con-
trol and the projector. Move to within 6 m (20 ft) of the projector.
	Make	sure	batteries	are	inserted	correctly.
	Replace	batteries	if	they	are	exhausted.       
						

							
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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 com-partment	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.
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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	screw	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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