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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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... approved power cord rated for the voltage and current marked on the product label. Do not stand the projector on its base on a sturdy surface or on an HP ceiling mount. See "Cleaning the projector lens" on page 43. Do not overload any liquids where they are not located where people can step...'s Guide 7 Do not circumvent the grounding prong on the power cord. ■ Route all others in any way, contact HP for assistance. Use a soft, dry cloth to cool down. ■ If the projector is damaged in this manual to reduce the risk of injury and equipment damage. ■ Do not look directly...
... approved power cord rated for the voltage and current marked on the product label. Do not stand the projector on its base on a sturdy surface or on an HP ceiling mount. See "Cleaning the projector lens" on page 43. Do not overload any liquids where they are not located where people can step...'s Guide 7 Do not circumvent the grounding prong on the power cord. ■ Route all others in any way, contact HP for assistance. Use a soft, dry cloth to cool down. ■ If the projector is damaged in this manual to reduce the risk of injury and equipment damage. ■ Do not look directly...
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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? Before setting up What's in case you must ship the projector. 8 User's Guide
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... help get started. Contains documentation for the setup and use of the box Item 1 Projector Function Displays images. 2 Remote control (includes two AAA Controls projector. Connects a device with certain models. Connects a VGA cable to the DVI port on the projector. 5 User Guide package 6 Quick Setup Guide 7 S-video cable 8 Power cord 9...Connects a SCART source output to an S-video or composite-video cable. 4 DVI-to power source. Setting up Identifying the contents of the projector. User's Guide 9 Connects projector to -VGA adapter ✎ Included only with certain models.
... help get started. Contains documentation for the setup and use of the box Item 1 Projector Function Displays images. 2 Remote control (includes two AAA Controls projector. Connects a device with certain models. Connects a VGA cable to the DVI port on the projector. 5 User Guide package 6 Quick Setup Guide 7 S-video cable 8 Power cord 9...Connects a SCART source output to an S-video or composite-video cable. 4 DVI-to power source. Setting up Identifying the contents of the projector. User's Guide 9 Connects projector to -VGA adapter ✎ Included only with certain models.
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Protects the lens. Receives signals from the remote control. Supports the projector. 10 User's Guide 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. Projects the image. Levels the projector.
Protects the lens. Receives signals from the remote control. Supports the projector. 10 User's Guide 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. Projects the image. Levels the projector.
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... 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 projector menu. User's Guide 11 Enlarges picture size from 100% to 116%. 3 Source button Displays picture from...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 ...
... 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 projector menu. User's Guide 11 Enlarges picture size from 100% to 116%. 3 Source button Displays picture from...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 ...
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... 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. Also supports computer video source. 2 S-video input port ✎ Available only on certain models. 12 User's Guide Connects S-video ...source. 3 Serial port Connects a room controller. ✎ Available only on certain models. Setting up Identifying the projector buttons and lights (Continued) Item Function : Power button Turns the projector on or off. ;
... 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. Also supports computer video source. 2 S-video input port ✎ Available only on certain models. 12 User's Guide Connects S-video ...source. 3 Serial port Connects a room controller. ✎ Available only on certain models. Setting up Identifying the projector buttons and lights (Continued) Item Function : Power button Turns the projector on or off. ;
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See "Replacing the battery in port Connects stereo audio source. 8 Service port For service use only. 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 Remote control ✎ Before using the remote control, install two AAA batteries.
See "Replacing the battery in port Connects stereo audio source. 8 Service port For service use only. 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 Remote control ✎ Before using the remote control, install two AAA batteries.
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... simply and discreetly install your home theater with built-in handles-designed to be customized. 5 Menu button Opens or closes the on-screen projector menu. 6 Navigation buttons: up, down, left, Select items in the projector menu. Accessories Enjoy more from your projector on the ceiling. ■ HP mobile screens with HP projector accessories. Setting up Identifying features...
... simply and discreetly install your home theater with built-in handles-designed to be customized. 5 Menu button Opens or closes the on-screen projector menu. 6 Navigation buttons: up, down, left, Select items in the projector menu. Accessories Enjoy more from your projector on the ceiling. ■ HP mobile screens with HP projector accessories. Setting up Identifying features...
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... will also give acceptable results. ■ For the most common video source is roughly the same distance from the screen as a Dolby Digital system. Place all front speakers at least as high as an audio/video receiver, VCR, hard disk video recorder, video gaming device, ... 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 you can mount the projector upside down on the screen. Bright room lighting might cause a washed-out picture. ■ The...
... will also give acceptable results. ■ For the most common video source is roughly the same distance from the screen as a Dolby Digital system. Place all front speakers at least as high as an audio/video receiver, VCR, hard disk video recorder, video gaming device, ... 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 you can mount the projector upside down on the screen. Bright room lighting might cause a washed-out picture. ■ The...
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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. 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. Place the projector on page 47. 18 User's Guide 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. Setting up Connecting power 1.
Connect one end of the power cord to the back of the screen. 2. 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. Place the projector on page 47. 18 User's Guide 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. Setting up Connecting power 1.
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... sections are indicated by stars in the following diagram. User's Guide 19 Setting up Connecting a video source Many video devices have a home theater system with the projector. When you already have more than one type of the TV as the viewing device. If you have several video sources, you can... connect them to an audio/video receiver and connect the receiver to the projector (see "Connecting several video sources" on certain models. ✎ If you connect the device to the different ports, or you can probably connect...
... sections are indicated by stars in the following diagram. User's Guide 19 Setting up Connecting a video source Many video devices have a home theater system with the projector. When you already have more than one type of the TV as the viewing device. If you have several video sources, you can... connect them to an audio/video receiver and connect the receiver to the projector (see "Connecting several video sources" on certain models. ✎ If you connect the device to the different ports, or you can probably connect...
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Refer to a stereo or surround sound system (connection 1 in the following illustration). User's Guide 25 Setting up Connecting a sound system For best home theater sound, connect the audio output of your video source directly to the instructions provided with your video device. However, in some situations, you might want to use a simpler setup that uses the single speaker built into the projector (connection 2 in the following illustration).
Refer to a stereo or surround sound system (connection 1 in the following illustration). User's Guide 25 Setting up Connecting a sound system For best home theater sound, connect the audio output of your video source directly to the instructions provided with your video device. However, in some situations, you might want to use a simpler setup that uses the single speaker built into the projector (connection 2 in the following illustration).
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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. Also connect the audio outputs from the receiver or switch box to the receiver, switch box, or sound system. 26 User's Guide
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... ■ DVI-to-VGA adapter ■ VGA cable See "Showing 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's VGA output. For example, on the screen. This requires a DVI-to the... projector and show the computer display on some computers you must press Fn+F4 or Fn+F5. Setting up Connecting a computer If your projector has a DVI port, you can connect a computer to -VGA adapter (included with your ...
... ■ DVI-to-VGA adapter ■ VGA cable See "Showing 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's VGA output. For example, on the screen. This requires a DVI-to the... projector and show the computer display on some computers you must press Fn+F4 or Fn+F5. Setting up Connecting a computer If your projector has a DVI port, you can connect a computer to -VGA adapter (included with your ...
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Open the lens by sliding the lens cover 1 to overheat, the temperature warning light will shut down. 28 User's Guide The power button blinks during warm-up . The projector takes a minute or so 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 warm up . ✎ It is connected. 2. If the projector starts to the left. 3. Press the power button 2 on the projector or on and the projector will turn on the remote control. Setting up Turning the projector on and off Turning the projector on 1.
Open the lens by sliding the lens cover 1 to overheat, the temperature warning light will shut down. 28 User's Guide The power button blinks during warm-up . The projector takes a minute or so 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 warm up . ✎ It is connected. 2. If the projector starts to the left. 3. Press the power button 2 on the projector or on and the projector will turn on the remote control. Setting up Turning the projector on and off Turning the projector on 1.
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... after the power button stops blinking. Ä CAUTION: Do not disconnect power until the projector has cooled down period, then the projector turns off the projector. Even though the projector is cold, allow it to warm gradually to cool down period ends and the power button... If you must unplug or remove the projector, wait until the cool-down before moving the projector: ■ Allow the projector to avoid condensation. If the projector is off 1. Moving the projector When moving it. User's Guide 29 Setting up Turning the projector off , it uses a small amount of...
... after the power button stops blinking. Ä CAUTION: Do not disconnect power until the projector has cooled down period, then the projector turns off the projector. Even though the projector is cold, allow it to warm gradually to cool down period ends and the power button... If you must unplug or remove the projector, wait until the cool-down before moving the projector: ■ Allow the projector to avoid condensation. If the projector is off 1. Moving the projector When moving it. User's Guide 29 Setting up Turning the projector off , it uses a small amount of...