Optoma Tx779 Projector User Manual

							Usage Notice ........................................................................\
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Safety Information  ........................................................................\
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Important Safety Instruction  ........................................................................\
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Precautions ........................................................................\
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Eye Safety Warnings  ........................................................................\
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Introduction ........................................................................\
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Product Features  ........................................................................\
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Package Overview  ........................................................................\
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Product Overview  ........................................................................\
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Main Unit ........................................................................\
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Control Panel  ........................................................................\
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Rear View  ........................................................................\
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Remote Control  ........................................................................\
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Installation ........................................................................\
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Connecting the Projector  ........................................................................\
....................................13Connect to Computer / Notebook  ........................................................................\
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Connect to Video Sources  ........................................................................\
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Powering On/Off the Projector ........................................................................\
........................15Powering On the Projector ........................................................................\
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Powering Off the Projector  ........................................................................\
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Warning Indicator........................................................................\
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Adjusting the Projected Image  ........................................................................\
..........................17Adjusting the Projector’s Height  ........................................................................\
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Adjusting the Zoom / Focus  ........................................................................\
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Adjusting Projection Image Size  ........................................................................\
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User Controls ........................................................................\
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Control Panel ........................................................................\
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Remote Control  ........................................................................\
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On-screen Display Menus  ........................................................................\
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How to operate ........................................................................\
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Menu Tree  ........................................................................\
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Image ........................................................................\
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Display  ........................................................................\
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Setup  ........................................................................\
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Options  ........................................................................\
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LAN_RJ45  ........................................................................\
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Appendices ........................................................................\
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Troubleshooting  ........................................................................\
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Other  ........................................................................\
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Projector LED Status Indicator  ........................................................................\
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Remote Control  ........................................................................\
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Audio  ........................................................................\
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Replacing the Lamp  ........................................................................\
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Cleaning the Projector ........................................................................\
........................................58Cleaning the Lens ........................................................................\
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Cleaning the Case  ........................................................................\
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Compatibility Modes ........................................................................\
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RS232 Commands  ........................................................................\
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RS232 Protocol Function List  ........................................................................\
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Ceiling Installation  ........................................................................\
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Optoma Global Offices  ........................................................................\
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Regulation & Safety notices  ........................................................................\
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Operation conditions  ........................................................................\
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Safety Information
The lightning flash with arrow head within an equilateral triangle is  
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous   
voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient   
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 
THE PROJECTOR 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 limits
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian 
Interference-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 op-eration of the projector and to protect it from overheating, put 
the projector in a position and location that will not  
interfere 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 enclo-
sure, such as a bookcase or a cabinet that may keep air from 
flowing through its ventilation openings.
B. 
Do not use this projector near water or moisture. To reduce 
the risk of fire 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 amplifiers) that produce heat.
  5. Clean only with a dry cloth.
  6. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
  7. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required  when the projector has been damaged in any way, such as:
r Power supply cord or plug is damaged.
r Liquids have spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus.
r  The  projector  has  been  exposed  to  rain  or  moisture,  does  not  operate normally, or has been dropped.
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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 
fire or electric shock.
  9. See projector enclosure for safety related markings.
10.  The  projector  should  not  be  adjusted  or  repaired  by  anyone   except properly qualified service personnel.
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Precautions
Please follow all warnings, precautions and  maintenance 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 damage your eyes.
▀■ Warning - To reduce the risk of fire 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 pages 56.
▀■ Warning - This projector will detect the life of the lamp itself. Please  be  sure  to  change  the  lamp  when  it  shows  warning  
messages.
▀■  Warning  -  Use  the  “Lamp  Reset”  function  from  the  on-screen  dis- play “Options|Lamp Setting” menu after replacing the lamp 
module (see page 47).
▀■ Warning - When switching the projector off, please ensure the   cooling cycle has been completed before disconnecting 
the power. Allow 90 seconds for the projector to cool 
down.
▀■ Warning - Do not use the lens cap when projector is in operation.
▀■ Warning - When  the  lamp  is  approaching  the  end  of  its  life,  the  message  “Lamp  is  approaching  the  end  of  its  useful 
life” displays on the screen. Please contact your local 
reseller or service center to change the lamp as soon 
as possible.
▀■ Warning - To reduce the risk of injury to the eyes, do not look directly  into the laser beam on the remote control and do not point 
the laser beam into anyone’s eyes. This remote control is 
equipped with a Class II laser that emits radiation.
When the 
lamp reaches 
the end of its 
life, the  
projector will 
not turn back 
on until the 
lamp module 
has been 
replaced. To 
replace the 
lamp, follow 
the procedures 
listed under 
“Replacing the 
Lamp” section 
on page 56.v
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Do:
v Turn off the product before cleaning.
v Use a soft cloth moistened with a mild detergent to clean the  display housing.
v Disconnect the power plug from the AC outlet if the product is  not being used for a long period of time.
Do not:
v Block the ventilation slots and openings on the unit.
v Use abrasive cleaners, waxes or solvents to clean the unit.
v Use under the following conditions: -  In  extremely  hot,  cold  or  humid  environments.  Ensure  that the ambient room temperature is within 5-40 °C and relative 
humidity is 10-85% (max.), non-condensing.
- In areas susceptible to excessive dust and dirt.
- Near any appliance that generates a strong magnetic field.
- In direct sunlight.
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Usage Notice
Eye Safety Warnings
▀■ Avoid staring directly into the projector’s beam of light at all times.
▀■ Minimize standing facing into the beam. Keep your back to the beam as much as possible.
▀■ Using a stick or laser pointer is recommended to avoid the need  for the presenter 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  
projector lamp. The best way to achieve this is by ceiling-
mounting the projector rather than placing it on floor or table 
top.
▀■ 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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Introduction
Product Features
This product is a single chip 0.7” XGA DLP® projector. Outstanding 
features include:
u Texas Instruments Single chip DLP®  Technology
u Computer Compatibility:
Apple Macintosh, iMac, and VESA Standards:  
UXGA, SXGA+, SXGA, WXGA, XGA, SVGA, VGA
u Video Compatibility:
■  NTSC, NTSC4.43
■  PAL/PAL-M/PAL-N/SECAM
■  SDTV and EDTV compatible
■  HDTV compatible (720p, 1080i, 1080p)
u Auto source detection with user definable settings
u 
Fully featured IR remote control with laser pointer and 
mouse control
u User friendly multilingual On Screen Menu
u Advanced digital keystone correction and high   quality full screen image re-scaling
u User friendly control panel
u Macintosh and PC compatible u HDMI 1.3 compatible 
u Closed Captioning equipped  
						

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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.
HDMI  
Projector with lens capIR Remote Control (with 2 x AAA Batteries)
Carrying Case Power Cord 1.8m VGA Cable 1.8m
USB Cable  
(A to B) 1.8m   (optional) SCART to RGB &  
S-Video Adapter 
(optional)
Documentation:
þ  User’s Manual
þ  Warranty Card
þ  Quick Start Card
þ  WEEE Card
Due to the 
difference in  
applications 
for each 
country, 
some  
regions may 
have  
different  
accessories.
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Product Overview
Main Unit
1.Elevator Button9.Front IR Receiver
2.Elevator Foot10. Lens 
3.Lens CAP
11.Input/Output Connections
4.LED Indicators
12. Kensington™ Lock
5.Power Button13. Tilt-Adjustment Foot
6.Control Panel14. Built-in Speaker
7.Zoom15. Back IR Receiver
8.Focus16. Power Socket












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Control Panel
1.Keystone  / ▲ 7. Source
2.
Power Button8.Vol - / ◄
3.
Power LED9. Enter
4.
Lamp LED 10.
Vol + / ►
5.
Temp LED 11.Re-Sync
6. Menu
12.Keystone  / ▼
 
SourceEnter
Menu
Resync






Introduction