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...Setting up Safety precautions 7 What's in the box 8 Identifying common features 10 Projector at a glance 10 Projector buttons and lights 11 Back panel 12 Remote control 13 Accessories 14 Setting up the projector 15 Planning your layout 15 Connecting power 18 Connecting a video source 19 Connecting ... video sources 26 Connecting a computer 27 Turning the projector on and off 28 Turning the projector on 28 Turning the projector off 29 Moving the projector 29 Making basic adjustments 30 Selecting a source 30 Aiming the projector 30 Adjusting the focus and zoom 31 Changing the ...
...Setting up Safety precautions 7 What's in the box 8 Identifying common features 10 Projector at a glance 10 Projector buttons and lights 11 Back panel 12 Remote control 13 Accessories 14 Setting up the projector 15 Planning your layout 15 Connecting power 18 Connecting a video source 19 Connecting ... video sources 26 Connecting a computer 27 Turning the projector on and off 28 Turning the projector on 28 Turning the projector off 29 Moving the projector 29 Making basic adjustments 30 Selecting a source 30 Aiming the projector 30 Adjusting the focus and zoom 31 Changing the ...
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...source 35 Hiding or showing the picture 35 Showing a computer screen 35 3 Adjusting the projector Adjusting the picture and sound 37 Adjusting the picture 37 Adjusting the sound 37 Adjusting the projector setup 38 Using the on-screen menu 38 Changing settings using the on-screen menu ...38 Input menu 39 Picture menu 39 Sound menu 41 Setup menu 41 Help menu 41 4 Maintaining the projector Getting the projector status 43 Cleaning the projector lens 43 Replacing the lamp module 44 Replacing the battery in the remote control 45 5 Installing permanently Installing the...
...source 35 Hiding or showing the picture 35 Showing a computer screen 35 3 Adjusting the projector Adjusting the picture and sound 37 Adjusting the picture 37 Adjusting the sound 37 Adjusting the projector setup 38 Using the on-screen menu 38 Changing settings using the on-screen menu ...38 Input menu 39 Picture menu 39 Sound menu 41 Setup menu 41 Help menu 41 4 Maintaining the projector Getting the projector status 43 Cleaning the projector lens 43 Replacing the lamp module 44 Replacing the battery in the remote control 45 5 Installing permanently Installing the...
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...-up problems 58 Picture problems 58 Sound problems 61 Interruption problems 62 Remote control problems 62 Testing the projector 63 7 Support and warranty Support 65 Contacting HP support 65 Obtaining HP repair 67 Limited warranty 67 HP digital projector limited warranty statement. . . . . 67 8 Reference Specifications 71 Safety information 74 LED safety 74 Mercury safety 74 Regulatory...
...-up problems 58 Picture problems 58 Sound problems 61 Interruption problems 62 Remote control problems 62 Testing the projector 63 7 Support and warranty Support 65 Contacting HP support 65 Obtaining HP repair 67 Limited warranty 67 HP digital projector limited warranty statement. . . . . 67 8 Reference Specifications 71 Safety information 74 LED safety 74 Mercury safety 74 Regulatory...
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... ■ Do not allow liquid, food, or small objects to cool down. ■ If the projector is damaged in this manual, and only after allowing the projector to get inside the projector, contact HP for assistance. Do not circumvent the grounding prong on the power cord. ■ Route all others in... any way, contact HP for assistance. ■ Do not put anything on top of the projector. 1 Setting up Safety precautions Å WARNING: Read and observe these precautions and all cables so they might ...
... ■ Do not allow liquid, food, or small objects to cool down. ■ If the projector is damaged in this manual, and only after allowing the projector to get inside the projector, contact HP for assistance. Do not circumvent the grounding prong on the power cord. ■ Route all others in... any way, contact HP for assistance. ■ Do not put anything on top of the projector. 1 Setting up Safety precautions Å WARNING: Read and observe these precautions and all cables so they might ...
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Before setting up What's in case you must ship the projector. 8 User's Guide Setting up your projector, be sure your shipping box includes the following items. If the shipping box does not contain any of the following items, contact HP. ✎ After you open the box and remove the contents, save the box in the box?
Before setting up What's in case you must ship the projector. 8 User's Guide Setting up your projector, be sure your shipping box includes the following items. If the shipping box does not contain any of the following items, contact HP. ✎ After you open the box and remove the contents, save the box in the box?
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... 6 Quick Setup Guide 7 S-video cable 8 Power cord 9 Composite-video/audio cable ✎ Included only with certain models. Setting up Identifying the contents of the projector. Connects projector to help get started. Provides instructions to power source. batteries) 3 SCART-to-S-Video adapter Connects a SCART source output to an S-video or composite-video cable...
... 6 Quick Setup Guide 7 S-video cable 8 Power cord 9 Composite-video/audio cable ✎ Included only with certain models. Setting up Identifying the contents of the projector. Connects projector to help get started. Provides instructions to power source. batteries) 3 SCART-to-S-Video adapter Connects a SCART source output to an S-video or composite-video cable...
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Levels the projector. Protects the lens. Supports the projector. 10 User's Guide Projects the image. Receives signals from the remote control. Setting up Identifying common features Projector at a glance Identifying major components Item 1 Button panel 2 Infrared port 3 Lens cover 4 Lens 5 Tilt lever 6 Base Function Contains control buttons and indicator lights.
Levels the projector. Protects the lens. Supports the projector. 10 User's Guide Projects the image. Receives signals from the remote control. Setting up Identifying common features Projector at a glance Identifying major components Item 1 Button panel 2 Infrared port 3 Lens cover 4 Lens 5 Tilt lever 6 Base Function Contains control buttons and indicator lights.
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... port. 4 Picture mode button Selects the next picture and color combination-can be customized. 5 Menu button Opens or closes the on-screen projector menu. 6 Navigation buttons: up Identifying the projector buttons and lights Item 1 Focus ring 2 Zoom ring Function Focuses at distance of 1 to 10 m (3 to eliminate slanted sides. Blanks .... User's Guide 11 right, and ok 7 Volume adjustment Raises or lowers the sound level. 8 Keystone adjustment 9 Hide button Adjusts picture to 33 ft). Projector buttons and lights Setting up , down, left, Select items in the...
... port. 4 Picture mode button Selects the next picture and color combination-can be customized. 5 Menu button Opens or closes the on-screen projector menu. 6 Navigation buttons: up Identifying the projector buttons and lights Item 1 Focus ring 2 Zoom ring Function Focuses at distance of 1 to 10 m (3 to eliminate slanted sides. Blanks .... User's Guide 11 right, and ok 7 Volume adjustment Raises or lowers the sound level. 8 Keystone adjustment 9 Hide button Adjusts picture to 33 ft). Projector buttons and lights Setting up , down, left, Select items in the...
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Lamp indicator light Warns if the lamp is bad. < Temperature indicator light Warns if the projector is too hot. Connects S-video source. 3 Serial port Connects a room controller. ✎ Available only on certain models. Also supports computer video...source. 2 S-video input port ✎ Available only on certain models. 12 User's Guide Setting up Identifying the projector buttons and lights (Continued) Item Function : Power button Turns the projector on or off. ; Back panel Identifying back panel components Item Function 1 DVI input port Connects DVI video source...
Lamp indicator light Warns if the lamp is bad. < Temperature indicator light Warns if the projector is too hot. Connects S-video source. 3 Serial port Connects a room controller. ✎ Available only on certain models. Also supports computer video...source. 2 S-video input port ✎ Available only on certain models. 12 User's Guide Setting up Identifying the projector buttons and lights (Continued) Item Function : Power button Turns the projector on or off. ; Back panel Identifying back panel components Item Function 1 DVI input port Connects DVI video source...
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User's Guide 13 See "Replacing the battery in port Connects stereo audio source. 8 Service port For service use only. Remote control ✎ Before using the remote control, install two AAA batteries. Setting up Identifying back panel components (Continued) Item Function 4 Composite-video input port Connects composite-video source. 5 Power cord socket Connects power cord to projector. 6 Component-video input port Connects component-video source. (YPbPr) 7 Audio-in the remote control" on page 45.
User's Guide 13 See "Replacing the battery in port Connects stereo audio source. 8 Service port For service use only. Remote control ✎ Before using the remote control, install two AAA batteries. Setting up Identifying back panel components (Continued) Item Function 4 Composite-video input port Connects composite-video source. 5 Power cord socket Connects power cord to projector. 6 Component-video input port Connects component-video source. (YPbPr) 7 Audio-in the remote control" on page 45.
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... button Selects the next picture and color combination-can purchase accessories at http://www.hp.com or through your projector dealer. ■ HP ceiling mount kit-enables you to connect all audio-video equipment. ■ HP replacement lamp-brings your home theater with built-in handles-designed to factory-fresh brightness. 14 User's Guide right...
... button Selects the next picture and color combination-can purchase accessories at http://www.hp.com or through your projector dealer. ■ HP ceiling mount kit-enables you to connect all audio-video equipment. ■ HP replacement lamp-brings your home theater with built-in handles-designed to factory-fresh brightness. 14 User's Guide right...
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... using high-quality, low-loss cables for best video and audio quality. ■ For the ultimate home-theater experience, consider including a 5.1 surround sound system, such as the projector, but personal preferences vary widely. ■ If possible, place the bottom of the screen slightly above...minimal lighting, but sources can have acceptable results if you some flexibility. ■ Be sure the projector is roughly the same distance from the screen as a Dolby Digital system. Bright room lighting might look lopsided. ■ For the best picture, consider purchasing a quality...
... using high-quality, low-loss cables for best video and audio quality. ■ For the ultimate home-theater experience, consider including a 5.1 surround sound system, such as the projector, but personal preferences vary widely. ■ If possible, place the bottom of the screen slightly above...minimal lighting, but sources can have acceptable results if you some flexibility. ■ Be sure the projector is roughly the same distance from the screen as a Dolby Digital system. Bright room lighting might look lopsided. ■ For the best picture, consider purchasing a quality...
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Setting up ✎ For best picture quality, place the projector 1.5 to 5 m (5 to 16 ft) from the screen. 16 User's Guide
Setting up ✎ For best picture quality, place the projector 1.5 to 5 m (5 to 16 ft) from the screen. 16 User's Guide
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Connect one end of the power cord to the back of the screen. 2. Setting up Connecting power 1. If you want to permanently install the projector on the ceiling or behind the screen, see "Installing the projector" on a stable platform located 1 to 10 m (3 to a grounded electrical outlet 2. Place the projector on page 47. 18 User's Guide Ideally, the platform should be lower than the bottom of the projector 1 and the other end to 33 ft) in front of the screen.
Connect one end of the power cord to the back of the screen. 2. Setting up Connecting power 1. If you want to permanently install the projector on the ceiling or behind the screen, see "Installing the projector" on a stable platform located 1 to 10 m (3 to a grounded electrical outlet 2. Place the projector on page 47. 18 User's Guide Ideally, the platform should be lower than the bottom of the projector 1 and the other end to 33 ft) in front of the screen.
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... the following diagram. User's Guide 19 Relative picture qualities are included with a TV, you already have a home theater system with the projector. When you connect the device to the projector (see "Connecting several video sources" on certain models. ✎ If you can connect them to an audio.../video receiver and connect the receiver to the projector, choose the connection that provides the best picture quality. Setting up Connecting a video source Many video devices have more than one type...
... the following diagram. User's Guide 19 Relative picture qualities are included with a TV, you already have a home theater system with the projector. When you connect the device to the projector (see "Connecting several video sources" on certain models. ✎ If you can connect them to an audio.../video receiver and connect the receiver to the projector, choose the connection that provides the best picture quality. Setting up Connecting a video source Many video devices have more than one type...
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User's Guide 25 Refer to use a simpler setup that uses the single speaker built into the projector (connection 2 in the following illustration). Setting up Connecting a sound system For best home theater sound, connect the audio output of your video device. However, in some situations, you might want to the instructions provided with your video source directly to a stereo or surround sound system (connection 1 in the following illustration).
User's Guide 25 Refer to use a simpler setup that uses the single speaker built into the projector (connection 2 in the following illustration). Setting up Connecting a sound system For best home theater sound, connect the audio output of your video device. However, in some situations, you might want to the instructions provided with your video source directly to a stereo or surround sound system (connection 1 in the following illustration).
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Also connect the audio outputs from the receiver or switch box to the receiver, switch box, or sound system. 26 User's Guide Setting up Connecting several video sources If you have several video sources, connect them to an audio/video receiver or switch box, then connect the video output from all sources to the projector using the highest quality connection available.
Also connect the audio outputs from the receiver or switch box to the receiver, switch box, or sound system. 26 User's Guide Setting up Connecting several video sources If you have several video sources, connect them to an audio/video receiver or switch box, then connect the video output from all sources to the projector using the highest quality connection available.
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... display on the computer's VGA output. User's Guide 27 For example, on some computers you can connect a computer to the user documentation provided with the projector) and a VGA cable (not provided). Setting up Connecting a computer If your computer. Requires: ■ DVI-to-VGA adapter ■ VGA cable See "...a computer screen" on page 35. ✎ If the computer display does not appear on the projector, you might have to press a combination of keys on the computer to -VGA adapter (included with your projector has a DVI port, you must press Fn+F4 or Fn+F5. This requires a DVI-to ...
... display on the computer's VGA output. User's Guide 27 For example, on some computers you can connect a computer to the user documentation provided with the projector) and a VGA cable (not provided). Setting up Connecting a computer If your computer. Requires: ■ DVI-to-VGA adapter ■ VGA cable See "...a computer screen" on page 35. ✎ If the computer display does not appear on the projector, you might have to press a combination of keys on the computer to -VGA adapter (included with your projector has a DVI port, you must press Fn+F4 or Fn+F5. This requires a DVI-to ...
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Press the power button 2 on the projector or on and the projector will turn on the remote control. If the projector starts to be very warm. Be sure the power cord is normal for parts of the projector and the air coming out of the projector to overheat, the temperature warning light will shut down. 28 User's Guide Open the lens by sliding the lens cover 1 to warm up Turning the projector on and off Turning the projector on 1. The power button blinks during warm-up. ✎ It is connected. 2. The projector takes a minute or so to the left. 3. Setting up .
Press the power button 2 on the projector or on and the projector will turn on the remote control. If the projector starts to be very warm. Be sure the power cord is normal for parts of the projector and the air coming out of the projector to overheat, the temperature warning light will shut down. 28 User's Guide Open the lens by sliding the lens cover 1 to warm up Turning the projector on and off Turning the projector on 1. The power button blinks during warm-up. ✎ It is connected. 2. The projector takes a minute or so to the left. 3. Setting up .
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... the cool-down period ends and the power button stops blinking. Moving the projector When moving the projector: ■ Allow the projector to turn off . Then disconnect all cables. ■ Avoid bumps and jolts. If the projector is off 1. If you might shorten the life of power internally. 2. ... The power button blinks during the cool-down period or after the power button stops blinking. Ä CAUTION: Do not disconnect power until the projector has cooled down . Press the power button on . Do not hold the button down (the fan stops) and the power button stops blinking. ...
... the cool-down period ends and the power button stops blinking. Moving the projector When moving the projector: ■ Allow the projector to turn off . Then disconnect all cables. ■ Avoid bumps and jolts. If the projector is off 1. If you might shorten the life of power internally. 2. ... The power button blinks during the cool-down period or after the power button stops blinking. Ä CAUTION: Do not disconnect power until the projector has cooled down . Press the power button on . Do not hold the button down (the fan stops) and the power button stops blinking. ...