Optoma Tx779 Projector User Manual

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Rear View




Introduction
1. USB Connector9. 12V DC Connector
2. VGA OUT 10. Kensington Lock
(External monitor connection for 11. Built-in Speaker
VGA 1 signal) 12. Back IR Receiver
3. VGA-1 IN/ SCART/ YPbPr Connector 13. AUDIO IN L/R Connectors
4. VGA-2 IN/ YPbPr Connector 14. AUDIO IN Connector
5. DVI-D Connector 15. RS-232 Connector
6. HDMI Connector 16. AUDIO OUT 3.5mm Jack
7. S-VIDEO Connector 17. LAN Connector
8. VIDEO Connector 18. Power Socket 
						

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Remote Control
 























1. Laser
2. Status LED
3. Power On/Off
4. PC/Mouse Control
5. Mouse Left Click
6. Enter
7. Source / ◄
8. Keystone +/-
9. Menu/2
10. DVI-D/YPbPr/1
11. HDMI/4
12. S-Video/7
13. IR Transmitter
14. Laser
15. Mouse Right Click
16. ▲ / Page +
17. Re-Sync / ►
18. ▼ / Page -
19. Volume +/-
20. ZOOM/3
21. AV mute/6
22. Video/9
23. Freeze/5
24. VGA/8
Introduction
Due to the 
difference in  
applications 
for each 
country, 
some  
regions may 
have  
different  
accessories.
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Connecting the Projector
Connect to Computer / Notebook
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Audio OutL     R
Audio In
Audio - Out
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v Due to the  
difference in  
applications for 
each  
country, some 
regions may 
have different 
accessories.
Installation
1. Power Cord
2. USB Cable (Optional)
3. VGA Cable
4. DVI-D Cable (Optional)
5. Audio Cable (Optional)
6. HDMI Cable (Optional)
7. Audio Cable (Optional - RCA to mini-jack)
8. RS232 Cable (Optional)  
						

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Connect to Video Sources
1. Power Cord
2. Audio-in Cable (Optional)
3. DVI-D Cable (Optional)
4. HDMI Cable (Optional)
5. S-Video Cable (Optional)
6. Video Cable (Optional)
7. Audio-in Cable (Optional)
8. VGA Cable
9.
SCART to RGB & S-Video Adapter (Optional)
10.RGB to Component Adapter (Optional)
11.Component Cable (Optional)
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DVD Player, Set-top Box,HDTV receiver
DVD Player, Set-top Box,HDTV receiverVideo Output
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Due to the  
difference in  
applications 
for each  
country, 
some re-
gions may 
have differ-
ent  
accessories.
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Powering On/Off the Projector
Powering On the Projector
1. Remove the lens cover.
2. Connect the power cord to the projector.
3. Turn On the connected devices.
4. Ensure the Power LED is flashing and then press the 
Power  
button to turn On the projector. 
The projector’s startup logo screen displays and connected devices 
are detected. 
If the connected device is a laptop, press the appropriate keys on 
the computer keyboard to switch the display output to the projector. 
(Check the user manual of the laptop to determine the appropriate 
Fn key combination to change display output.)  
 
See Security Settings on page 36 if security lock is enabled. 
5. If more than one input device is connected, press the “Source”  button sequentially to switch between devices. 
For direct source selection, see page 21. 
v Turn on the  projector first 
and then  
select the  
signal sources.
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Powering Off the Projector
1. Press Power to turn off the projector lamp, a message displays on the 
projector’s screen.
2. Press Power again to confirm, otherwise the message disappears 
after 5 seconds. 
3. 
The  cooling  fans  continue  to  operate  for  about  10  seconds  for  
cooling cycle
.
(If  you  wish  to  turn  the  projector  back  on,  you  must  wait  until  the 
projector has completed the cooling cycle and has entered standby 
mode.  Once  in  standby  mode,  simply  press 
Power  to  restart  the 
projector.)
4.  Turn  off  the  main  power  switch.  Disconnect  the  power  cord  from  the electrical outlet and the projector.
Warning Indicator
v When the Lamp LED indicator lights red, the projector will   automatically shut itself down. Please contact your local reseller 
or service center. See pages 54.
v When the Temp LED is on a steady (not flashing) red, the   projector will automatically shut itself down. Under normal  
conditions, the projector can be switched on again after it has 
cooled down. If the problem persists, you should contact your  
local dealer or our service center. See pages 54.
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Adjusting the Projected Image
Adjusting the Projector’s Height
The projector is equipped with elevator foot for adjusting the image hei\
ght.
To raise the image:
1. Lift the projector u.
2. Press the elevator button  v.
3. Raise the image to the desired height angle, the elevator foot  drops down  w.
3. Fine-tune the display angle and then release the button to lock  the elevator foot into position. 
To lower the image:
Press the height-adjuster button and push down on the top of the 
projector.
To adjust the angle of the image:
Turn  the  tilt-adjuster  x  right  or  left  until  the  desired  angle  has 
been achieved.




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Adjusting the Zoom / Focus
You may turn the zoom ring to zoom in or out. To focus the image, 
rotate the focus ring until the image is clear. The projector will focus 
at distances. See pages 19.Use the keystone buttons to  
correct image distortion. They can be found on the remote  
control and on the projector’s control panel.
SourceEnter
Menu
Resync
HDMI
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Adjusting Projection Image Size
Height
Diagonal
Width
Hd
3.6 (1.09m)
9.7 (2.93m)
18.1 (5.49m)
24.2 (7.32m)
30.2 (9.14m) 36.3 (11m)
Hd
30
(76.2cm) 80
(203.2cm) 150
(381cm) 200
(508cm)
250
(635cm)
214.3
(544.3cm)
300  
(762cm)  
25.7
(65.3cm)68.6
(174.2cm) 128.6
(326.6cm) 171.4
(427.4cm) 257.1  
(653.1cm)
Screen 
(Diagonal) Max.
30”
80”150” 200”250”300”
76.2cm 203.2cm 381cm 508cm635cm762cm
Min.25.7” 68.6”128.6” 171.4”214.3”257.1”
65.3cm 174.2cm 326.6cm 427.4cm 544.3cm 653.1cm
Screen 
size Max 
(WxH).
24x18” 64x48”120x90” 160x120” 200x150” 240x180”
61x45.7cm 162.6x121.9cm 304.8x228.6cm 406.4x304.8cm 508x381cm 609x457cm
Min. 
(WxH)20.6x15.4” 54.9x41.4” 102.9x77.1” 137.1x102” 171.4x128.6” 205.7x154.3”
52.2x39.2cm 139.3x104.5cm 261.3x195.9cm 348.3x261.3cm 435.4x326.6cm 522.5x391.9cm
Hd Max.
2.2”
5.8”10.8” 14.4”18”21.6”
5.5cm 14.6cm 27.4cm 36.3cm45.7cm54.3cm
Min.1.9” 4.9”9.3” 12.3”15.4”18.5”
4.7cm 12.5cm 23.5cm 31.4cm39.2cm47cm
Distance3.6’(1.09m) 9.7’(2.93m) 18.1’(5.49m) 24.2’(7.32m) 30.2’(9.14m) 36.3’(11m)
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Control Panel
SourceEnter
Menu
Resync
User Controls
Using the Control Panel
Power LED
Green Power On
Off Power Off (AC Off)
Flashing Standby
Lamp LED Red Error code
Temp LED Red Error code
Flashing Error code
Power Turn the projector On or Off.
▲/Keystone 
 
(Up arrow) •Adjust the image Keystone positively.
•Navigates and changes settings in the OSD.
◄/Vol - 
(Left arrow)
•Volume down
•Navigates and changes settings in the OSD.
SourcePress Source to select an input signal.
Menu
Press Menu to launch the on-screen display (OSD) menu. To exit 
OSD, Press 
Menu again.
Enter Confirm your item selection.
Re-Sync Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input source.
►/Vol + 
(Right arrow) •Volume up
•
Navigates and changes settings in the OSD.
▼/Keystone  
(Up arrow) •Adjust the image Keystone positively.
•Navigates and changes settings in the OSD.