Optoma Projector Ep1691 User Manual

							
 
Table of Contents 
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Table of Contents 
Table of Contents........................................................................\
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Usage Notice........................................................................\
................................................. 3  
Introduction........................................................................\
.................................................. 6  
Packing Checklist........................................................................\
.............................................................................. 6 
Views of Projector........................................................................\
............................................................................. 7 
Remote Control........................................................................\
................................................................................ 11 
Remote Control Operating Range........................................................................\
................................................... 13 
Projector and Remote Control Buttons........................................................................\
............................................ 13 
Inserting the Remote Control Batteries........................................................................\
........................................... 14 
Setup and Operation........................................................................\
.................................. 15 
Connecting Input Devices........................................................................\
....................................................... ......... 15 
Starting and Shutting down the Projector........................................................................\
....................................... 16 
Setting an Access Password (Security Lock)........................................................................\
................................... 17 
Adjusting the Projector Level........................................................................\
.......................................................... 20 
Adjusting the Zoom, Focus and Keystone........................................................................\
........................................ 21 
Adjusting the Volume........................................................................\
....................................................................... 21 
OSD Menu Controls........................................................................\
........................................................................ 22 
Setting the OSD Language........................................................................\
............................................................... 23 
Menu Setting........................................................................\
............................................... 25  
OSD Menu Overview........................................................................\
....................................................................... 25 
OSD Sub-Menu Overview........................................................................\
................................................................ 26 
Display Menu........................................................................\
................................................................................... 31 
Setup Menu........................................................................\
...................................................................................... 34 
Options Menu........................................................................\
................................................................................... 38 
Appendices........................................................................\
................................................. 41  
Replacing the Projection Lamp........................................................................\
.......................................................41 
Resetting the Lamp........................................................................\
.......................................................................... 44 
Cleaning the Projector........................................................................\
.................................................................... 45 
Using the Kensington® Lock........................................................................\
........................................................... 45 
Common problems and solutions........................................................................\
..................................................... 46 
Tips for Troubleshooting........................................................................\
................................................................. 46 
LED Error Messages........................................................................\
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Image Problems........................................................................\
....................................................... ........................ 48 
Lamp Problems........................................................................\
................................................................................ 48 
Remote Control Problems........................................................................\
................................................................ 49 
Audio Problems........................................................................\
............................................................................... 49 
Having the Projector Serviced........................................................................\
......................................................... 50 
Specifications........................................................................\
............................................. 52  
Projection Distance V.S. Projection Size........................................................................\
......................................... 52 
Timing Mode Table........................................................................\
.......................................................................... 53 
Projector Dimensions........................................................................\
...................................................................... 57 
Regulatory Compliance........................................................................\
............................. 58 
FCC Warning........................................................................\
....................................................... ............................ 58 
Canada........................................................................\
............................................................................................. 58 
Safety Certifications........................................................................\
......................................................................... 58 
EN 55022 Warning........................................................................\
.......................................................................... 58 
RoHS Compliant........................................................................\
.............................................................................. 58 
  
						

							
 
Usage Notice 
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Usage Notice 
Congratulations and thank you for choosing an Optoma DLP projector. 
Important: 
It is strongly recommended that you read this secti on carefully before using the projector. These 
safety and usage instructions will ens ure that you enjoy many years of safe use of the projector. 
Keep this manual for future reference. 
Precautions 
Warning symbols are used on the unit and in this  manual to alert you of hazardous situations.  
The following styles are used in this manual to alert you to important information. 
Note: 
Provides additional information on the topic at hand. 
 
Important: 
Provides additional information that should not be overlooked. 
 
Caution: 
Alerts you to situations  that may damage the unit.  
 
Warning: 
Alerts you to situations t hat may damage the unit, create a hazardous environment, or cause per-
sonal injury.  
Throughout this manual, component parts and items in t he OSD menus are denoted in bold font as in this 
example:  
“Push the Menu button on the remote control to open the Main menu.” 
Remote Control 
Some remote controls have a laser for pointing out items on a screen.  
DANGER: Do not point the laser in the eyes. Doing so can damage the eyes permanently. 
General Safety Information 

						

							
 
Usage Notice 
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Power Safety 

						

							
 
Usage Notice 
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Main Features 
•  Lightweight unit, easy to pack away and transport 
• Compatible with all major video standards including NTSC, PAL, and SECAM 
• A high brightness rating allows for presentations in daylight or in lit rooms 
• Supports resolutions up to UXGA (for XGA model)/WXGA+ (for WXGA model) at 16.7 mil-
lion colors to deliver crisp, clear images  
• Flexible setup allows for front and rear projections 
• Line-of-vision projections remain square, with advanced keystone correction for angled 
projections 
• Input source automatically detected 
About this manual 
This manual is intended for end users and describes  how to install and operate the DLP projector. Wher-
ever possible, relevant information—such as an  illustration and its description—has been kept on one 
page. This printer-friendly format is both for your co nvenience and to help save paper, thereby protecting 
the environment. It is suggested that you only prin t sections that are relevant to your needs. 
  
						

							
 
Introduction 
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Introduction 
Packing Checklist 
Carefully unpack the projector and check that the following items are included: 
 
 
 
 
DLP PROJECTOR 
(WITH TWO AAA BATTERIES) 
 
REMOTE CONTROL  
   
POWER CORD (USB TYPE A TO B USB) (RCA X 1 TO RCA X 1) 
 
USB CABLE VIDEO CABLE  
 
 
C  
(VGA TO VGA) 
CARRYING CASE  
 
Contact your dealer immediately if any items are missing, appear damaged, or if the unit does not work. 
OMPUTER CABLE
Caution: 
Avoid using the projector in dusty environments.  
						

							
 
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Vie
Front-right View
 
ws of Projector 
 
 
ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE: 
1.  Ventilation opening To keep the projector lamp cool 
2.  Height-adjuster button justor Push to release height ad
3.  Height-adjuster 
20 
Adjusts level of projector 
4.  Lens cap Attach to protect lens when not in use 
5.  IR receiver ontrol 11 Receiver for IR signal from remote c
6.  Lens Adjust focus/zoom on top opening 
7.  Focus Focuses the projected image 
8.  Zoom Enlarges the projected image 21 
9.  See “Top view—OSD buttons and LEDs”  8 
Important: 
Ventilation openings on the projector allow for good air circulation, which keeps the projector lamp 
cool. Do not obstruct any of the ventilation openings.  
						

							
 
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Top view—On-screen Display (OSD) buttons and LEDs 
 
ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE: 
1.  Power  Turns the projector On or Off 16 
2.  ◄/Source 
(Left arrow) 
Select the input device  
Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 
Green Unit is powered on and working correctly 
Flashing 
Green 
Unit is on stand-by/cooling down 
3.  Power LED 
Off Unit is powered off 
On Lamp not ready—do not press the power button 4.  Lamp LED 
Off Lamp is in normal state 
On System over temperature 5.  Temp LED 
Off Normal state 
6.  AV-Mute Display blank and audio mute 
7.  Enter Enter key for the OSD menu 
8.  ▲/Keystone+ 
(Up arrow) 
Corrects image-trapezoid (wider bottom) effect  
Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 21 
9.  ►/Re-Sync 
(Right arrow) 
Re-Sync VGA source, adjusts phase, tracking, size, position 
Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 
10.  ▼/Keystone - 
(Down arrow) 
Corrects image-trapezoid (wider top) effect  
Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 21 
11.  Menu To switch OSD menu On or Off  
						

							
 
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Rear view 
 
ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE: 
1.  AC IN (Power) Connect the supplied power cord 16 
2.   (USB) Connect the USB cable from a computer 
3.  AUDIO  Connect the audio cable from an audio input device. 
4.  S-VIDEO Connect the composite or S-video cable from a video de-
vice 
5.  VIDEO Connect a composite video cable from a video device. 
6.  VGA/SCART Connect a VGA cable from a computer 
7.  Ventilation  
opening 
Do not obstruct to keep the projector cool. 
8.  DIGITAL VIDEO Connect a DIGITAL VIDEO cable from any video source 
 
9.   (Security Lock) Secure to permanent object with a Kensington® Lock  
system 45 
Note: 
If your video equipment has both S-video and RCA jacks (composite video) connect to the S-video 
connector. S-video provides a better quality signal.  
						

							
 
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Bottom view 
 
ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE: 
1.  Projection lamp cover 
screws 
Remove when changing the lamp 41 
2.  Height adjuster button Push to release height adjuster 
3.  Height adjuster Adjuster drops down when adjuster button is 
pushed 
20 
4.  Strap mount Fasten the lens cap cover 
5.  Tilt adjuster Rotate adjuster lever to adjust angle position 20