Optoma Technology Projector EP550 User Manual

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Table of Contents  
Usage Notice  
Precautions ............................................................................................. 3  
Introduction  
About the Product.................................................................................... 4  
Package Overview .................................................................................. 5  
Installation  
Product Overview .................................................................................... 6  
Start Your Installation............................................................................... 8  
User Controls  
User Control Overview ............................................................................ 10  
Function Descriptions.............................................................................. 13  
Appendices  
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 16  
The Apple Macintosh Connections ......................................................... 18  
Maintenance ............................................................................................ 19  
Specifications .......................................................................................... 21  
Compatibility Modes ................................................................................ 22  
 
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Introduction  
About the Product  
This product is a SVGA data/video portable projection display. The outstanding  
features of it are listed as follows:  
q 9.25 lbs (4.2 kg) lightweight compact design  
q Single panel 6.4” TFT LCD projection system  
q 800 x 600 SVGA addressable pixels  
q Compression for 1024 x 768 XGA computer image  
q 16.7M (24-bit) displayable colors  
q XGA/ SVGA/ VGA/ VESA/ Mac/ NEC PC-98/ Fujitsu FM Towns compatible  
q NTSC/ NTSC 4.43/ PAL/ SECAM composite video & S-Video  
q Multifunction presentation & image control  
q Multilingual OSD menu adjustments  
q Built-in multimedia audio  
q Advanced functions--  
keystone correction/ zoom/ freeze/ curtain/ pointer  
 
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Package Overview  
This projection display comes with all the items shown below. Check to make sure your  
unit is complete. Contact your dealer immediately if anything is missing.  
LCD Projection Display  
Remote Control  
Battery x 2  
EVD Lamps x 2  
Warranty Card  
User’s Manual  
S-Video Cable  
Composite Video Cable  
Audio Cable  
Carrying Case  
VGA Cable  
Power Cord  
 
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Installation  
Product Overview  
w Main Unit  
Lens  
Panel Control Buttons  
Keystone Correction  
Lens Latch  
Lamp Door  
Carrying Handle  
Elevator Foot  
Lamp Latch  
Rear Connection Ports  
Monitor Loop-  
through Connector  
Power Switch  
Audio Outputs  
Power  
Connector  
S-Video  
Connector  
Computer Input  
Connector  
Composite Video  
Connector  
Audio Inputs for  
Computer  
Audio Inputs  
for Video  
Fuse  
 
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w Remote Control  
Reset  
Power on/Standby  
POWER ON  
STANDBY  
RESET  
FREEZE  
Freeze  
CURTAIN  
COL/TIN  
ZOOM  
OUT  
ZOOM  
IN  
Curtain/Color functions  
Tracking  
Zoom in/Zoom out  
Source selection  
CON/BRI  
TRACK  
VOLUME  
+
SOURCE  
Contrast/Brightness  
Volume  
_
MUTE  
Directional select keys  
On-Screen menus  
ENTER  
POINTER  
MENU  
Enter/Pointer  
Notice: For more detailed information, please refer to “Function descriptions” on  
page 13.  
 
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Start Your Installation  
w Connecting the projection display  
Power Cord  
Monitor Cable  
Mac Monitor Adapter  
Mac Adapter*  
VGA Signal Cable  
Audio Cable  
Audio Cable  
Audio Cable  
S-Video Cable  
* For Macintosh, use the Mac adapter.  
(Refer to the Apple Macintosh Connection on page  
18 for more information.)  
Composite Video Cable  
Notice: To ensure the projection display works well with your computer, please  
config-ure the display mode of your graphic card to make it less than or equal to 800  
600 resolution and make sure timing of the display mode is compatible with the projection  
display. Refer to Compatibility Modes on page 22.  
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w Setting up the projection display  
q Positioning the projection display  
Projection  
Distance  
5 ft.  
(1.5 m)  
6.5 ft.  
(2 m)  
9.5 ft.  
(3 m)  
13 ft.  
(4 m)  
20 ft.  
(6 m)  
160"  
(4.06m)  
40"  
(1.01m)  
60"  
(1.52m)  
80"  
(2.03m)  
110"  
(2.79m)  
Image Size  
(diagonal)  
(min.)  
(max.)  
(projection distance and image size)  
q Slide the lens latch and pop-up the projection lens. Switch on the power and  
press “Power on/Standby” button. (Either from the main unit or remote control)  
Power on/  
Standby Buttons  
Lens Latch  
Power Switch  
q Adjusting the screen image.  
1. Rotate the projection lens to focus the image.  
2. Slide the keystone correction button to adjust image shape.  
3. Adjust the elevation:  
(1) Pull out the carrying handle.  
(2) Lift the projection display to the desired angle.  
(3) Press down on the elevator node to loosen the elevator foot.  
Lens  
Keystone Correction  
Carrying Handle  
Elevator Node  
 
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User Controls  
User Control Overview  
We have two ways for you to control the functions: panel control and remote control.  
w Panel control  
POWERON  
RESET  
ENTER  
STANDBY  
MENU  
4 Directional Keys  
w Remote control  
Reset  
Power on/Standby  
POWERON  
STANDBY  
RESET  
FREEZE  
Freeze  
CURTAIN  
COL/TIN  
ZOOM  
OUT  
ZOOM  
IN  
Curtain/Color functions  
Tracking  
Zoom in/Zoom out  
Source selection  
Volume  
CON/BRI  
TRACK  
SOURCE  
MUTE  
Contrast/Brightness  
VOLUME  
+
_
Directional select keys  
On-Screen menus  
ENTER  
POINTER  
MENU  
Enter/Pointer  
 
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w OSD Menus  
The OSD (On-Screen Display) menus will allow you to easily adjust the display  
functions. Press the “MENU” button for the OSD menu options.  
4When in computer sources,  
the OSD will be:  
4When in video sources,  
Language  
Contrast  
the OSD will be:  
Language  
Tracking  
Contrast/Brightness  
Frequency  
Custom Memory  
Audio  
Color/Tint  
Audio  
Source  
Source  
Rear Projection  
Ceiling Projection  
Exit  
Rear Projection  
Ceiling Projection  
Auto Image  
Exit  
 
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Function Descriptions  
w Basic Functions:  
Press the “Power On/Standby” button to turn on the  
projection lamp.  
Power On/Standby  
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Menu  
Reset  
Press “Menu” button to pop up the OSD menu.  
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Press “Reset” to return the display parameters of the  
current mode to its factory default settings.  
Enter  
“Enter” is used for confirming your selection.  
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Four Directional  
Select Keys  
(1)Use or button to select items. Use or to make  
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3 4  
adjustments for your selection.  
(2)Use or button to change vertical positioning of the  
5 6  
image; and or button to change the horizontal  
3 4  
positioning of the image.  
Language  
Audio  
Choose “Language” item to select your choice of English,  
French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, and Chinese.  
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(1)Volume adjustments: “+”, “-”, “Mute”  
(2)Audio adjustments: Bass, Treble, Balance, Volume, 4  
sound modes.  
Source  
Use “ Source” control to choose between video and  
computer source.  
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Rear Projection  
Choose this function from OSD menu for a rear projection.  
 
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Ceiling Projection  
Choose this funtion from OSD menu for a ceiling  
mounted projection.  
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Exit  
Choose “Exit” item to leave OSD menu.  
w Presentation Functions - computer source  
Pointer  
Press the “Pointer” button to show a hand shape pointer.  
Use or button to move pointer around the  
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,
,
5 6 3 4  
projected image.  
Freeze  
Curtain  
Press the “Freeze” button to still the screen image.  
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Press “Curtain” button to cover all the screen, then use  
or to pull up or down the curtain.  
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Zoom In/Zoom Out  
Press “Zoom In” button to enlarge the projected image,  
“Zoom Out” to resume the image.  
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Contrast  
Choose this function from OSD menu to adjust contrast  
of the image.  
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Tracking  
Choose “Tracking” item to synchronize the signal timing  
of the display to that of the graphic card. When you  
experience an unstable or flickering image, use this  
function to correct it.  
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“Frequency” is for changing the display data frequency  
to match the frequency of your computer’s graphic card.  
When you experience a vertical flickering bar, use this  
function to make an adjustment.  
Frequency  
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Custom Memory  
This function enables you to save your current settings  
for the computer source. To use this function, first  
choose “Custom Memory” from OSD menus, and go to  
the custom group you need (such as “Custom 3”), then  
select “Save” and press “Enter” to save your current  
settings; or choose “Open” and press “Enter” to load  
your preset settings. There are six groups of custom  
memories for your use.  
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Language  
Contrast  
Tracking  
Frequency  
Custom Memory  
Audio  
If you want to come back to RGB standard source, go to  
the “RGB Standard” mode located before “Custom 1” in  
Custom Memory OSD menus.  
Source  
Rear Projection  
Ceiling Projection  
Auto Image  
Exit  
* When opening your preset custom setting, you may  
experience a “Invalid” message appearing on the  
screen. This means the computer you connected or  
the current setting is the wrong one, not what you  
preset in the projection display.  
* The “Reset” function of this projection display  
only works in RGB Standard mode.  
Choose “Auto Image” from OSD menus to obtain an  
optimum quality for your projected image.  
Auto Image  
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* “Auto Image” function will not support 1024 x  
768 resolution.  
* This feature could not perform well in case of  
input weak signal from VGA cable.  
 
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w Presentation Functions -- video source  
To adjust the contrast or brightness of the image, select  
“Contrast/Brightness” from OSD menus.  
Contrast/Brightness  
Color/Tint  
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To adjust the color or tint of the image, select “Color/  
Tint” from OSD menus.  
Press the “Freeze” button to still the screen image.  
Freeze  
 
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Appendices  
Troubleshooting  
If you are experiencing trouble with the projection display, refer to the follows. If  
the problem persists, please contact your local dealer or our service center.  
Problem: No image appears on screen.  
Press “Power on/Standby” button.  
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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.  
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Check if the projection lamp has securely installed. Please refer to the “Changing  
the lamp” section.  
Ensure the cooling fan is on. If not, you may need to change the fuse. Please refer  
to the “Changing the fuse” section.  
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Problem: Partial, scrolling or incorrectly displayed image.  
If you are using a PC:  
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Resolution of your computer is higher than 800x600. Follow the steps outlined  
below to reset the resolution.  
For Windows 3.x:  
1. In the Windows Program Manager, click the “Windows Setup” icon in the Main  
group.  
2. Verify that your Display resolution setting is less than or equal to 800x600.  
For Windows 95:  
1. Open “My Computer” icon, the “Control Panel” folder, and then double click the  
“Display” icon.  
2. Select the “Setting” tab.  
3. In the “Desktop Area” you will find the resolution setting. Verify that the  
resolution setting is less than or equal to 800x600 resolution.  
If the projection display is still not projecting the whole image, you will need  
to also change the monitor display you are using. Refer to the following steps.  
4. Follow above steps 1~2. Click on the “Change Display Type” button.  
5. Select the “Change” button under the “Monitor Type” box.  
 
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6. Under “Manufacturers”, select “Standard monitor types”  
7. Verify that the resolution setting of the monitor display is less than or equal to  
800x600.  
If you are using a Notebook PC:  
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1. You are required to implement above steps of resolution setting of computer  
first.  
2. Switch the Notebook PC display to the “external display only” or “CRT only”  
mode.  
If you are using an Apple Macintosh:  
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Resolution of your computer is higher than that of the projection display. You may  
need to change the Mac adapter of 800 x 600 resolution.  
If you are using an Apple PowerBook:  
Resolution of your PowerBook is higher than that of the projection display. You  
may need to change the Mac adapter of 800 x 600 resolution.  
If you are experiencing difficulty in changing resolutions or your monitor freezes,  
restart all the equipment and the projection display.  
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Problem: The screen of the Notebook or PowerBook computer is not displaying  
your presentation.  
If you are using Notebook PC:  
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Some Notebook PCs may deactivate their own computers’ screens when asecond  
display device is in use. Each of them has different way to be reactivated.  
Refer to your computer’s documentation for detailed information.  
If you are using an Apple PowerBook:  
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In Control Panels, open the PowerBook Display to select Video Mirroring “On”.  
Problem: Image is unstable or flickering  
Use “Tracking” to correct it.  
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Change the monitor color setting from your computer.  
Problem: Image has vertical flickering bar.  
Use “Frequency” to make an adjustment.  
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Check and reconfigure the display mode of your graphic card to make it compatible  
with the product.  
 
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The Apple Macintosh Connections  
w Connecting a Macintosh Desktop Computer  
For 640 x 480 Resolution:  
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1. Connect the supplied 15-pin VGA signal cable to the unit.  
2. Connect the supplied MAC (VGA) adapter between the VGA signal cable and the  
signal output of your computer.  
For 800 x 600 Resolution:  
1. Connect the supplied 15-pin VGA signal cable to the unit.  
2. Connect the supplied MAC 8x6 (SVGA) adapter between the VGA signal cable and  
the signal output of your computer.  
3. Restart your computer.  
4. In Control Panels, open the Monitors & Sound; set your Macintosh to 800 x 600  
resolution.  
* If you cannot find any 800 x 600 resolution, please contact your Macintosh  
dealer.  
w Connecting an Apple PowerBook Computer  
For 640 x 480 Resolution:  
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1. Connect the supplied 15-pin VGA signal cable to the unit.  
2. Connect the supplied MAC (VGA) adapter between the VGA signal cable and the Mac  
external monitor cable of your PowerBook.  
For 800 x 600 Resolution:  
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1. Connect the supplied 15-pin VGA signal cable to the unit.  
2. Connect the supplied MAC 8x6 (SVGA) adapter between the VGA signal cable and the  
Mac external monitor cable of your computer.  
3. Restart your PowerBook.  
4. In Control Panels, open the PowerBook Display; set the number of colors; click the  
Monitor 2 and set your PowerBook to 800 x 600 resolution.  
5. Restart the PowerBook again.  
* When using video mirroring and high color graphics, the projected image occasionally  
may turn black and white. If this happens, change the number of colors again on  
Monitors in the Control Panels.  
 
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Maintenance  
w Changing the lamp  
Make sure the projection display has cooled for at least 30 minutes before changing  
the lamp. After you slide the lamp latch and open the lamp door, you will see two lamps  
inside; one is in “usage” position, the other is in “spare” position. Refer to the lamp  
changing directions below.  
Warning: Lamp compartment is hot! Allow it to cool before changing lamps!  
Lamp Changing Directions:  
Slide the lamp latch; open the lamp compartment.  
Move the lamp assembly by the long pin.  
Slide the lamp assembly sideways to place the  
spare lamp into the “usage” position. Remove the  
used lamp.  
Long Pin  
Lamp Assembly  
Lamp Door  
“Usage” Position  
Lamp Latch  
Hold the new lamp with a plastic bag or clean cloth  
and then push it firmly into the socket. (Finger oil,  
dust or water will damage the lamp.)  
Be sure the lamp assembly is set firmly back in  
position. Then close the lamp door.  
Notice: Use only USHIO or OSRAM HLX 64663T EVD 36V 400W lamp. Please  
contact your local supplier or service center.  
 
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w Changing the fuse  
Fuse Holder  
the Blown Fuse  
Switch off the power and unplug the power cord.  
Pull out the fuse holder.  
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4
4
Remove the blown fuse and then insert a new fuse.  
Put the fuse holder back in position.  
 
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Specifications  
LCD panel  
- active matrix TFT color LCD  
- 6.4” panel x 1  
- tr=30ms, tf=50ms response time  
- 150:1 contrast ratio  
Lamp  
- 400 watt halogen  
Display Resolution  
Displayable Color  
Image Size  
- 800 pixels(H) x 600 lines(V)  
- 16.7M colors  
- 40” to 180” diagonal  
- 5 ft. to 20 ft. / 1.5 m to 6 m  
Projection Distance  
Computer Compatibility  
- IBM&VESAVGA  
640 x 350, 70/85Hz  
640 x 400, 70/85Hz  
720 x 400, 70/85Hz  
640 x 480, 60/72/75/85Hz  
800 x 600, 56/60/72/75Hz  
1024 x 768 compressed, 60/70/75Hz  
640 x 480, 67Hz  
VESASVGA  
VESAXGA  
- Apple Macintosh  
(Extra SVGA/ VGA mode select)  
- NEC PC-98 series  
- Fujitsu FM Towns  
640 x 400, 57/70Hz  
640 x 480, 60Hz  
640 x 400, 55Hz  
640 x 480, 60Hz  
Video Compatibility  
- NTSC/NTSC4.43/PAL/SECAM compatible  
- composite video & S-Video capability  
- 15kHz~60kHz horizontal scan  
H. Frequency  
V. Frequency  
- 50Hz~85Hz vertical refresh  
Multimedia Audio  
- two internal speakers with 3 watt output  
- built-in amplifier with 3 watt x 2 output  
- Auto switch  
Power Supply  
I/O Connectors  
- AC input 100~120/200~240V , 50~60Hz  
- power: AC power input socket  
- computer input: 15-pin D-sub 2-row connector  
- computer output: VGA 15-pin D-sub connector  
- video input: composite video RCA jack x 1 / S-Video jack x 1  
- audio input: 2 pairs of L/R RCA jacks  
- audio output: 1 pair of L/R RCA jacks  
- 9.25 lbs / 4.2 kg  
Weight  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
Environmental  
- 10.2 x 6.4 x 12.5” / 259 x 162 x 317 mm  
- operating temperature: 10o~35oC/50o~95oF  
humidity: 80% maximum  
storage temperature:  
humidity: 80% maximum  
- FCC class A, CE Mark, VCCI-I, UL, CUL, TÜV  
-20o~60oC/ -4o~140oF  
Safety Regulation  
 
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Compatibility Modes  
H. Frequency  
(kHz)  
V. Frequency  
(Hz)  
Mode  
Resolution  
IBM & VESA VGA  
IBM & VESA VGA  
IBM & VESA VGA  
IBM & VESA VGA  
IBM & VESA VGA  
IBM & VESA VGA  
IBM & VESA VGA  
IBM & VESA VGA  
IBM & VESA VGA  
IBM & VESA VGA  
VESA SVGA  
640 x 350  
640 x 350  
640 x 400  
640 x 400  
720 x 400  
720 x 400  
640 x 480  
640 x 480  
640 x 480  
640 x 480  
800 x 600  
800 x 600  
800 x 600  
800 x 600  
1024 x 768  
1024 x 768  
1024 x 768  
640 x 480  
640 x 480  
640 x 400  
640 x 400  
640 x 480  
640 x 400  
640 x 480  
31.47  
37.86  
31.47  
37.86  
31.47  
37.93  
31.47  
37.86  
37.50  
43.27  
35.16  
37.88  
48.08  
46.88  
48.36  
56.48  
60.02  
34.97  
35.00  
24.83  
31.47  
31.47  
24.37  
31.47  
70.09  
85.08  
70.09  
85.08  
70.09  
85.04  
59.94  
72.81  
75.00  
85.00  
56.25  
60.32  
72.19  
75.00  
60.00  
70.07  
75.03  
66.61  
66.67  
56.42  
70.01  
59.94  
55.38  
59.94  
VESA SVGA  
VESA SVGA  
VESA SVGA  
* VESA XGA  
* VESA XGA  
* VESA XGA  
Apple Macintosh  
Apple Macintosh  
NEC PC-98 series  
NEC PC-98 series  
NEC PC-98 series  
Fujitsu FM-Towns  
Fujitsu FM-Towns  
* XGA 1024 x 768 compression computer image.  
 

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