Optoma Projector Ep706 User Manual

							
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User Controls

 Lamp Hours
 Display the cumulative lamp operating time.
 Lamp Reset
 Reset the lamp life hour after replacing a new lamp. 
 Lamp Reminding
 Choose this function to show or to hide the warning message when 
the changing lamp message is displayed. The message will show up 
30 hours before end of life.
 ECO Mode
 Choose “On” to dim the projector lamp which will lower power 
consumption and extend the lamp life by up to 130%. Choose ”Off” 
to return to normal mode.
 Auto Power Off (min)
 Sets the interval of power-off of the system, if there is no signal 
input. (In minutes)
Lamp Setting 
						

							
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Problem: 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.
 Ensure that the “Hide” feature is not turned on.
Problem: Partial, scrolling or incorrectly displayed image
 Press “Re-Sync” on the remote control or control panel.
  If you are using a PC:
 For Windows 3.x:
  1.  In the Windows Program Manager, double click the “Windows 
    Setup” icon in the Main group.
  2.  Verify that your display resolution setting is less than  or equal  
   to 1280 x 1024.
 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.  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.
 4.  Verify the resolution setting is less than or equal to 1280 x 1024  
    resolution.
Troubleshooting
 If you experience trouble with the projector, refer to the  
  following information.  If the problem persists, please   
  contact your local reseller or service center. 
						

							
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 5.  Select the “Change” button under the “Monitor” tab .
  6.  Click on “Show all devices.” Next, select “Standard monitor  
    types” under the SP box; choose the resolution mode you need  
    under the “Models” box. 
  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.
Problem: The screen of the Notebook or PowerBook computer 
is not displaying a 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 documentation for detailed 
  information.
Problem: Image is unstable or flickering
 Use “Tracking” to correct it.
 Change the monitor color setting from your computer.
Problem: Image has vertical flickering bar
 Use “Frequency” to make an adjustment.
  Check and reconfigure the display mode of your graphic card to  
  make it compatible with the product. 
Problem: Image is out of focus
  Adjusts the Focus Ring on the projector lens. 
Compaq=>   [Fn]+[F4]
Dell =>     [Fn]+[F8]
Gateway=>  [Fn]+[F4]
IBM=>    [Fn]+[F7]
Mac Apple: System Preference-->Display-->Arrangement-->Mirror display
Packard =>   [Fn]+[F4]Hewlett 
NEC=>     [Fn]+[F3]
Toshiba =>   [Fn]+[F5] 
						

							
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  Make sure the projection screen is between the required distance  
  4.9 to 39.4 feet (1.5 to 12.0 meters) from the projector. See page 14.
Problem: The image is stretched when displaying 16:9 DVDThe projector automatically detects 16:9 DVD and adjusts the aspect ratio by digitizing to full screen with 4:3 default setting.
If the image is still stretched, you will also need to adjust the aspect ratio by referring to the following:
 Please select 4:3 aspect ratio type on your DVD player if you are    playing a 16:9 DVD.
 If you can’t select 4:3 aspect ratio type on your DVD player, please    select 4:3 aspect ratio in the on screen menu.
Problem: Image is reversed
  Select “Management-->Projection” from the OSD and adjust the  
  projection direction.
Problem: 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”.
Problem: LED lighting message
MessagePower-LED
(Green)Temp-LEDLamp-LED
Standby State
 (Input power cord)Flashing
Lamp lighting
Power on
Power off (Cooling)
Error (Lamp fail)
Error (Thermal fail)
Error (Fan fail)Flashing
Error (Over Temp.)
Erroe (Lamp Breakdown)
Steady light => No light =>  
						

							
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Problem: Message Reminders
 Fan failed: 
 Over temperature:  
 Replacing the lamp:  
 
  Password error :  
  Time out:  
 
  
   
						

							
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Replacing the lamp
The projector will detect the lamp life itself.  It will show you a 
warning message 
 
When you see this message, change the lamp as soon as pos-
sible.  
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/     Standby 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.
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Remark :  “*”com-pressed computer image.
Compatibility Modes
ModeResolution
(ANALOG)
V.Frequency(Hz) H.Frequency(kHz) 
VESA VGA640 x 3507031.5
VESA VGA640 x 3508537.9
VESA VGA640 x 4008537.9
VESA VGA640 x 4806031.5
VESA VGA640 x 4807237.9
VESA VGA640 x 4807537.5
VESA VGA640 x 4808543.3
VESA VGA720 x 4007031.5
VESA VGA720 x 4008537.9
VESA SVGA800 x 6005635.2
VESA SVGA800 x 6006037.9
VESA SVGA800 x 6007248.1
VESA SVGA800 x 6007546.9
VESA SVGA800 x 6008553.7
* VESA XGA1024 x 7686048.4
* VESA XGA1024 x 7687056.5
* VESA XGA1024 x 7687560.0
* VESA XGA1024 x 7688568.7
* VESA SXGA1152 x 8647063.8
* VESA SXGA1152 x 8647567.5
* VESA SXGA1280 x 10246063.98
* VESA SXGA1280 x 9606060.0
MAC LC 13”640 x 48066.6634.98
MAC II 13”640 x 48066.6835
MAC 16”832 x 62474.5549.725
* MAC 19”1024 x 7687560.24
* MAC1152 x 87075.0668.68
MAC G4640 x 4806031.35
* i MAC DV1024 x 7687560
* i MAC DV1152 x 8707568.49 
						

							
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Please note that damage resulting from incorrect installation will invalidate the war-ranty.
Ceiling Mount Installation
1.  To prevent damaging your projector, please use the ceiling 
mount package for installation.
2.  If you wish to use a third party ceiling mount kit, please 
ensure the screws used to attached a mount to the projector 
met the following specifications:
  Screw type: M2.6
  Maximum screw length: 10mm
  Minimum screw length: 8mm
Warning: 1.> If you buy the ceiling mount from other company,  please ensure that there is at least 10cm distance be-tween the bottom cover of the projector and the ceiling.2.> Don’t install the projector near the air condition and the heater, avoid  flow-ing into the projector directly that caused  it shot down.