20 Most Recent Optoma EP716 Multimedia Projector Questions & Answers

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CHECK THE LAMP IF THE LAMP LUSTER HAS GONE OUT OR THE FILAMENT AT DOWN PORTION IS BLACK THEN THIS PROBLEM HAPPEN

The green flashing light is jsut indicating it is in standby mode.Just double check the connectors are in place and do not have any damaged pins. If the input is active from a laptop- make sure you have the external monitor enabled- some you have to manually enable, some you merely need to have the monitor plugged into it. If all of that is okay and functioning, and it still will not get out of standby, open the unit and check the wiring to the DB15 connector for a broken wire, If those check out, visually inspect the power supply for any bulging electrolytic capacitors- if any are found, replace them with high ripple current types.

Reduce the screen resolution of your computer monitor to 800 x 600 and check. Let us know the result.
Optoma is a SVGA projector. i.e. the maximum resolution supported by your projector is 800 x 600.

My 716 when I turn it on after 3/4 minutes the images turn green and then it turn offf

try every number from 0000 to 9999

does the lamp come on during this minute period, or is it off. have you checked the air filter for good ventilation and air flow

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 possible. Make sure the projector has been cooled down for at least 30 minutes before changing the lamp

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 the screwdriver to remove the screw from the cover. (1)
5. Push up and remove the cover. (2)
6. Remove the 2 screws from the lamp module. (3)
7. Pull out the lamp module. (4)

To Replace the lamp module, reverse the previous steps,

That is a lot of disassemble for a nylon thread-race that has been stripped. I would use a rubber-band wrapped around and around it in a neutral position and using the other two to make adjustments. 1min fix. vs 1day+

Then when u'v found a height that works best u can cut a piece of tubing lengthwise and slip it over or make a set of them in different heights.