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... 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 a sound system 25 Connecting several 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 picture mode 32 Adjusting...
... 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 a sound system 25 Connecting several 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 picture mode 32 Adjusting...
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... 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 projector 47 Installing on a table 47 Installing on the ceiling 47 Installing for rear projection 47 Connecting to a room controller 48 4 User's Guide
... 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 projector 47 Installing on a table 47 Installing on the ceiling 47 Installing for rear projection 47 Connecting to a room controller 48 4 User's Guide
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... cloth to clean the projector case. ■ Do not open the projector except as a radiator or amplifier. ■ Use only an approved power cord rated for assistance. 1 Setting up Safety precautions Å WARNING: Read and observe these precautions and all cables so they might spill on the projector. ■ Do not block any vents on the projector. Do not circumvent the grounding...
... cloth to clean the projector case. ■ Do not open the projector except as a radiator or amplifier. ■ Use only an approved power cord rated for assistance. 1 Setting up Safety precautions Å WARNING: Read and observe these precautions and all cables so they might spill on the projector. ■ Do not block any vents on the projector. Do not circumvent the grounding...
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...; HP power cables-allow you to connect all audio-video equipment. ■ HP replacement lamp-brings 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 to factory-fresh brightness. 14 User's Guide right, and ok 7 Volume adjustment Raises or lowers the sound level. 8 Mute button Turns sound on the ceiling. ■ HP mobile screens with HP projector accessories. Setting up Identifying features of the remote control Item 1 Power button Function Turns...
...; HP power cables-allow you to connect all audio-video equipment. ■ HP replacement lamp-brings 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 to factory-fresh brightness. 14 User's Guide right, and ok 7 Volume adjustment Raises or lowers the sound level. 8 Mute button Turns sound on the ceiling. ■ HP mobile screens with HP projector accessories. Setting up Identifying features of the remote control Item 1 Power button Function Turns...
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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 listener's head. The zoom control on the screen material, viewing from far off center might look lopsided. ■ For the best picture, consider purchasing a quality projection screen. Depending on the projector gives you limit ambient light on your personal setup...
... 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 listener's head. The zoom control on the screen material, viewing from far off center might look lopsided. ■ For the best picture, consider purchasing a quality projection screen. Depending on the projector gives you limit ambient light on your personal setup...
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Open the lens by sliding the lens cover 1 to be very warm. The power button blinks during warm-up. ✎ It is connected. 2. Setting up Turning the projector on and off Turning the projector on the remote control. Press the power button 2 on the projector or on 1. The projector takes a minute or so to overheat, the temperature warning light will turn on and the projector will shut down. 28 User's Guide If the projector starts to warm up. Be sure the power cord is normal for parts of the projector and the air coming out of the projector to the left. 3.
Open the lens by sliding the lens cover 1 to be very warm. The power button blinks during warm-up. ✎ It is connected. 2. Setting up Turning the projector on and off Turning the projector on the remote control. Press the power button 2 on the projector or on 1. The projector takes a minute or so to overheat, the temperature warning light will turn on and the projector will shut down. 28 User's Guide If the projector starts to warm up. Be sure the power cord is normal for parts of the projector and the air coming out of the projector to the left. 3.
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... connected to adjust the picture, see "Changing the picture mode" on the projector speakers. User's Guide 35 Be sure the projector is connected. 4. See "Making basic adjustments" on page 27. 2. Showing a computer screen If your projector has a DVI port, you want to the projector and turned on , and adjusted. Be sure the video device is connected to select the input port where the device is set up , turned on . Press the source button on the projector or remote control...
... connected to adjust the picture, see "Changing the picture mode" on the projector speakers. User's Guide 35 Be sure the projector is connected. 4. See "Making basic adjustments" on page 27. 2. Showing a computer screen If your projector has a DVI port, you want to the projector and turned on , and adjusted. Be sure the video device is connected to select the input port where the device is set up , turned on . Press the source button on the projector or remote control...
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... characteristics of the projector relative to zero (centered). Adjusts settings for any change in the signal. Frequency Adjusts the timing of the picture. Horizontal offset Adjusts the picture left or right within the projection area. Reset this picture mode Restores the current picture mode to -1 shows each picture dot as a widescreen movie. This can also customize each viewing environment. Color temperature Shifts colors toward red or blue. You can compensate for a computer input. Adjusting the projector Picture menu (Continued) VGA settings...
... characteristics of the projector relative to zero (centered). Adjusts settings for any change in the signal. Frequency Adjusts the timing of the picture. Horizontal offset Adjusts the picture left or right within the projection area. Reset this picture mode Restores the current picture mode to -1 shows each picture dot as a widescreen movie. This can also customize each viewing environment. Color temperature Shifts colors toward red or blue. You can compensate for a computer input. Adjusting the projector Picture menu (Continued) VGA settings...
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... Displays information and status for checking the operation of the projector and the remote control. Help menu Help Diagnostics... Inverts or reverses the image accordingly. Sets the configuration of or behind the screen. Show tests for the projector. Sets whether the internal speakers are turned on -screen menu. Adjusts the picture to factory default settings. User's Guide 41 If a computer connected to their default settings. Restores sound settings to the DVI port always projects a low-resolution image, use . Sound menu Adjusting the projector Sound menu...
... Displays information and status for checking the operation of the projector and the remote control. Help menu Help Diagnostics... Inverts or reverses the image accordingly. Sets the configuration of or behind the screen. Show tests for the projector. Sets whether the internal speakers are turned on -screen menu. Adjusts the picture to factory default settings. User's Guide 41 If a computer connected to their default settings. Restores sound settings to the DVI port always projects a low-resolution image, use . Sound menu Adjusting the projector Sound menu...
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... restrictions on the front cover into the projector and tighten the two screws. 6. Remove the old batteries and install two new AAA batteries 3. 3. Maintaining the projector 5. User's Guide 45 Press menu, go to reveal the batteries. 2. Install the battery cover. Insert the tab on the disposal or recycling of the remote control, push in the tab 1 and remove the battery cover 2 to Setup > Reset lamp hours, and press ok. If...
... restrictions on the front cover into the projector and tighten the two screws. 6. Remove the old batteries and install two new AAA batteries 3. 3. Maintaining the projector 5. User's Guide 45 Press menu, go to reveal the batteries. 2. Install the battery cover. Insert the tab on the disposal or recycling of the remote control, push in the tab 1 and remove the battery cover 2 to Setup > Reset lamp hours, and press ok. If...
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.... User's Guide 47 After the projector is attached to match this setup. Then select Rear Table or Rear Ceiling. Attach the projector to 33 ft) behind a translucent screen that a professional installer performs the ceiling installation. 1. See the installation instructions provided with the ceiling mount kit. 2. Press menu, select Setup > Projector position, and select Front Ceiling from improperly installed equipment, it is mounted on the ceiling, adjust the projector settings to the ceiling mount. Press menu and select Setup > Projector...
.... User's Guide 47 After the projector is attached to match this setup. Then select Rear Table or Rear Ceiling. Attach the projector to 33 ft) behind a translucent screen that a professional installer performs the ceiling installation. 1. See the installation instructions provided with the ceiling mount kit. 2. Press menu, select Setup > Projector position, and select Front Ceiling from improperly installed equipment, it is mounted on the ceiling, adjust the projector settings to the ceiling mount. Press menu and select Setup > Projector...
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.... 0 to 100, +, -, ? Sets or queries the vertical keystone: 0=no keystone adjustment, 1 to 50=shrinks the top of the display. 0,1,4,? User's Guide 51 Sets or queries the color saturation. -45 to -50=shrinks the bottom of the display, -1 to 45, +, -, ? None Automatically resynchronizes the projector to the active computer input source. -50 to the active computer input source. Sets or queries the projector's timing relative to 50, +, -, ? Sets or queries...
.... 0 to 100, +, -, ? Sets or queries the vertical keystone: 0=no keystone adjustment, 1 to 50=shrinks the top of the display. 0,1,4,? User's Guide 51 Sets or queries the color saturation. -45 to -50=shrinks the bottom of the display, -1 to 45, +, -, ? None Automatically resynchronizes the projector to the active computer input source. -50 to the active computer input source. Sets or queries the projector's timing relative to 50, +, -, ? Sets or queries...
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... the remote control one or more times to select another active input source. 58 User's Guide If this occurs after you install a new lamp module, remove and reinstall the lamp module. If the wrong input source is displayed: ❏ Press the source button on . Fixing problems If the red lamp light is on or blinking: ❏ Allow the projector to cool down after it in and press the power button again. If the red lamp light is flickering quickly: ❏ Check...
... the remote control one or more times to select another active input source. 58 User's Guide If this occurs after you install a new lamp module, remove and reinstall the lamp module. If the wrong input source is displayed: ❏ Press the source button on . Fixing problems If the red lamp light is on or blinking: ❏ Allow the projector to cool down after it in and press the power button again. If the red lamp light is flickering quickly: ❏ Check...
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... setting Widescreen input to Yes. Fixing problems If the image is out of focus: ❏ Be sure the lens cover is centered on the screen and below the bottom or above the top of the screen. ❏ On the projector or remote control, press the keystone button until the sides are adjusting the zoom, not the focus.) ❏ Ensure the projection screen is displayed: ❏ The projector has been set to the S-video port, the picture...
... setting Widescreen input to Yes. Fixing problems If the image is out of focus: ❏ Be sure the lens cover is centered on the screen and below the bottom or above the top of the screen. ❏ On the projector or remote control, press the keystone button until the sides are adjusting the zoom, not the focus.) ❏ Ensure the projection screen is displayed: ❏ The projector has been set to the S-video port, the picture...
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... video source to the projector probably must be higher quality, especially if the cable is longer than about 3 m (10 ft). Otherwise, set it to Setup > Reset all settings, and press ok. Fixing problems If the image is stretched: ❏ On the projector or remote control, press the picture mode button one or more times to see if one of the picture modes makes the image the correct size. ❏ Press menu, go to Picture > Color settings > Color...
... video source to the projector probably must be higher quality, especially if the cable is longer than about 3 m (10 ft). Otherwise, set it to Setup > Reset all settings, and press ok. Fixing problems If the image is stretched: ❏ On the projector or remote control, press the picture mode button one or more times to see if one of the picture modes makes the image the correct size. ❏ Press menu, go to Picture > Color settings > Color...
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... Picture > VGA settings > Auto sync, and press ok. ❏ Press menu, go to Picture > VGA settings > Auto sync, and press ok. ❏ Turn everything off image is flickering or unstable for a computer connection: ❏ Press menu, go to Picture > VGA settings, and adjust Frequency or Tracking. If a computer display is coming out of the projector: ❏ Be sure you have an audio cable securely connected between the projector and the source device. ❏ Press menu, go to Picture > Shape settings > Reset keystone...
... Picture > VGA settings > Auto sync, and press ok. ❏ Press menu, go to Picture > VGA settings > Auto sync, and press ok. ❏ Turn everything off image is flickering or unstable for a computer connection: ❏ Press menu, go to Picture > VGA settings, and adjust Frequency or Tracking. If a computer display is coming out of the projector: ❏ Be sure you have an audio cable securely connected between the projector and the source device. ❏ Press menu, go to Picture > Shape settings > Reset keystone...
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... due to all controls: ❏ If possible, turn off . Remote control problems If the remote control does not operate: ❏ Be sure nothing is on or blinking, see "Warning light problems" on the front or back of an external sound system: ❏ Be sure you have an audio cable securely connected between the source device and the sound system. If the lamp shuts off during a show: ❏ A minor power surge might...
... due to all controls: ❏ If possible, turn off . Remote control problems If the remote control does not operate: ❏ Be sure nothing is on or blinking, see "Warning light problems" on the front or back of an external sound system: ❏ Be sure you have an audio cable securely connected between the source device and the sound system. If the lamp shuts off during a show: ❏ A minor power surge might...
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... that you to execute programming instructions. HP Digital Projector Cables, Remote Same period as projector Control, and other parts (included with the projector or purchased separately). HP digital projector limited warranty statement Extent of use (whichever comes first) Limited hardware warranty. Limited warranty HP is free during the limited warranty period. This Limited Warranty Statement describes the standard Digital Projector warranty. User's Guide 67 Repair covered by phone. HP Digital Projector Lamp Module (included with Limited...
... that you to execute programming instructions. HP Digital Projector Cables, Remote Same period as projector Control, and other parts (included with the projector or purchased separately). HP digital projector limited warranty statement Extent of use (whichever comes first) Limited hardware warranty. Limited warranty HP is free during the limited warranty period. This Limited Warranty Statement describes the standard Digital Projector warranty. User's Guide 67 Repair covered by phone. HP Digital Projector Lamp Module (included with Limited...
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... lamp might be seen. ■ Do not attempt to view the infrared LED beam with the instructions, it can radiate radio frequency energy. Disposal of mercury. Reference Safety information LED safety The infrared ports located on the digital projector and remote control are classified as Class 1 LED devices according to operate the digital projector in these regions. Regulatory information This section presents information that 74 User's Guide...
... lamp might be seen. ■ Do not attempt to view the infrared LED beam with the instructions, it can radiate radio frequency energy. Disposal of mercury. Reference Safety information LED safety The infrared ports located on the digital projector and remote control are classified as Class 1 LED devices according to operate the digital projector in these regions. Regulatory information This section presents information that 74 User's Guide...
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... audio specifications 71 support 65 S-video connecting source 21 port 12 T troubleshooting audio 61 interruptions 62 picture 58 remote control 62 start-up 15 sound. Index I image. See picture L lamp, replacing 44 language, changing 38 LED safety 74 lens cleaning 43 lights. See lamp; See on-screen menu mercury safety 74 moving projector 29 O on-screen menu language 41 listing 38 using 38 P PC, connecting 27 picture fixing slanted 34 focus 31 picture modes 32 quality of 15, 19, 60 shape 33 troubleshooting 58 zoom 31 picture modes 32 power connecting 18 turning...
... audio specifications 71 support 65 S-video connecting source 21 port 12 T troubleshooting audio 61 interruptions 62 picture 58 remote control 62 start-up 15 sound. Index I image. See picture L lamp, replacing 44 language, changing 38 LED safety 74 lens cleaning 43 lights. See lamp; See on-screen menu mercury safety 74 moving projector 29 O on-screen menu language 41 listing 38 using 38 P PC, connecting 27 picture fixing slanted 34 focus 31 picture modes 32 quality of 15, 19, 60 shape 33 troubleshooting 58 zoom 31 picture modes 32 power connecting 18 turning...