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... 9 Projector at a glance 9 Projector buttons and lights 10 Back panel 12 Remote control 13 Accessories 14 Setting up the projector 14 Planning your layout 14 Connecting power 18 Connecting a video source 19 Connecting a sound system 25 Connecting several video sources 27 Connecting a computer 28 Turning the projector on and off 29 Turning the projector on 29 Turning the projector off 30 Moving the projector 30 Making basic adjustments 31 Selecting a source 31 Aiming the projector 31 Adjusting the focus and zoom 32 Changing the picture mode...
... 9 Projector at a glance 9 Projector buttons and lights 10 Back panel 12 Remote control 13 Accessories 14 Setting up the projector 14 Planning your layout 14 Connecting power 18 Connecting a video source 19 Connecting a sound system 25 Connecting several video sources 27 Connecting a computer 28 Turning the projector on and off 29 Turning the projector on 29 Turning the projector off 30 Moving the projector 30 Making basic adjustments 31 Selecting a source 31 Aiming the projector 31 Adjusting the focus and zoom 32 Changing the picture mode...
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... options 39 Opening the DVD menu 39 Showing pictures 40 Playing audio CDs 40 3 Showing video Showing the video source 43 Hiding or showing the picture 43 Showing a computer screen 43 4 Adjusting the projector Adjusting the picture and sound 45 Adjusting the picture 45 Adjusting the sound 45 Adjusting the projector setup 46 Using the on-screen menu 46 Changing settings using the on-screen menu 46 Input menu 47 Picture menu 47 Sound menu 49 Setup menu 49 Help menu 49 5 Maintaining the projector Getting the projector status 51 Cleaning the projector lens 51 4 User's Guide
... options 39 Opening the DVD menu 39 Showing pictures 40 Playing audio CDs 40 3 Showing video Showing the video source 43 Hiding or showing the picture 43 Showing a computer screen 43 4 Adjusting the projector Adjusting the picture and sound 45 Adjusting the picture 45 Adjusting the sound 45 Adjusting the projector setup 46 Using the on-screen menu 46 Changing settings using the on-screen menu 46 Input menu 47 Picture menu 47 Sound menu 49 Setup menu 49 Help menu 49 5 Maintaining the projector Getting the projector status 51 Cleaning the projector lens 51 4 User's Guide
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Contents Replacing the lamp module 52 Replacing the battery in the remote control 53 6 Fixing problems Troubleshooting suggestions 55 Warning light problems 55 Start-up problems 56 Picture problems 56 DVD player problems 59 Sound problems 60 Interruption problems 61 Remote control problems 62 Testing the projector 62 7 Support and warranty Support 63 Contacting HP support 63 Obtaining HP repair 65 Limited warranty 65 HP digital projector limited warranty statement. . . . . 65 8 Reference Specifications 69 Safety information 72 Laser safety 72 LED safety 72 Mercury safety...
Contents Replacing the lamp module 52 Replacing the battery in the remote control 53 6 Fixing problems Troubleshooting suggestions 55 Warning light problems 55 Start-up problems 56 Picture problems 56 DVD player problems 59 Sound problems 60 Interruption problems 61 Remote control problems 62 Testing the projector 62 7 Support and warranty Support 63 Contacting HP support 63 Obtaining HP repair 65 Limited warranty 65 HP digital projector limited warranty statement. . . . . 65 8 Reference Specifications 69 Safety information 72 Laser safety 72 LED safety 72 Mercury safety...
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... do not use it near any liquids where they are not located where people can step on them or trip on them. ■ Place the projector flat on its front surface. ■ Do not touch the lens with your fingers. User's Guide 7 1 Setting up Safety precautions Å WARNING: Read and observe these precautions and all cables so they might...
... do not use it near any liquids where they are not located where people can step on them or trip on them. ■ Place the projector flat on its front surface. ■ Do not touch the lens with your fingers. User's Guide 7 1 Setting up Safety precautions Å WARNING: Read and observe these precautions and all cables so they might...
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...Adjusts picture to 116%. 3 Source button Displays picture from the next input 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, down, left, Select items in the projector menu right, and ok or DVD menu. 7 Volume adjustment Raises or lowers the sound level. 8 DVD menu button Opens the menu on or off. B Temperature indicator light Warns if the projector is bad. User's Guide 11 Turns the projector on a DVD. 9 Eject button Opens...
...Adjusts picture to 116%. 3 Source button Displays picture from the next input 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, down, left, Select items in the projector menu right, and ok or DVD menu. 7 Volume adjustment Raises or lowers the sound level. 8 DVD menu button Opens the menu on or off. B Temperature indicator light Warns if the projector is bad. User's Guide 11 Turns the projector on a DVD. 9 Eject button Opens...
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... the screen size according to it. The zoom control on the projector gives you to connect all audio-video equipment. ■ HP replacement lamp-brings your home theater with built-in handles-designed to be easy to carry and set up anywhere you need them. ■ HP power cables-allow you to connect in the projector menu right, and ok or DVD menu. 9 Volume adjustment Raises or lowers the sound level. : Mute button Turns sound...
... the screen size according to it. The zoom control on the projector gives you to connect all audio-video equipment. ■ HP replacement lamp-brings your home theater with built-in handles-designed to be easy to carry and set up anywhere you need them. ■ HP power cables-allow you to connect in the projector menu right, and ok or DVD menu. 9 Volume adjustment Raises or lowers the sound level. : Mute button Turns sound...
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Open the lens by sliding the lens cover 1 to overheat, the temperature warning light will turn on and the projector will shut down. Press the power button 2 on the projector or on 1. If the projector starts to the left. 3. User's Guide 29 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. Turning the projector on and off Setting up Turning the projector on the remote control. The power button blinks during warm-up. ✎ It is connected. 2.
Open the lens by sliding the lens cover 1 to overheat, the temperature warning light will turn on and the projector will shut down. Press the power button 2 on the projector or on 1. If the projector starts to the left. 3. User's Guide 29 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. Turning the projector on and off Setting up Turning the projector on the remote control. The power button blinks during warm-up. ✎ It is connected. 2.
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... the video port where the source is turned on the adjustable foot 2. User's Guide 31 Aiming the projector ■ To raise or lower the projected picture on the screen, tilt the projector body on the base 1. ■ To level the picture on the screen, move the handle on and playing video. You should also be sure the video source is connected. Making basic adjustments Setting up This section provides instructions for...
... the video port where the source is turned on the adjustable foot 2. User's Guide 31 Aiming the projector ■ To raise or lower the projected picture on the screen, tilt the projector body on the base 1. ■ To level the picture on the screen, move the handle on and playing video. You should also be sure the video source is connected. Making basic adjustments Setting up This section provides instructions for...
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... projector is connected to select the input port where the device is set up , turned on . Press any button to start and control the show the picture again and turn off the projector speakers. If you want to the projector and turned on page 33. Be sure the computer is connected to adjust the picture, see "Changing the picture mode" on . Use the controls on the projector or remote control to the projector. See "Making basic adjustments...
... projector is connected to select the input port where the device is set up , turned on . Press any button to start and control the show the picture again and turn off the projector speakers. If you want to the projector and turned on page 33. Be sure the computer is connected to adjust the picture, see "Changing the picture mode" on . Use the controls on the projector or remote control to the projector. See "Making basic adjustments...
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... input before changing to factory default settings. Sets how many seconds the on . For a new lamp, resets the hours of the speakers. Restores all settings Selects the language used by the on-screen menu. Displays information and status for checking the operation of the projector and the remote control. Sets how many seconds each picture shows before it closes. User's Guide 49 Restores sound settings to the DVI port always projects a low-resolution image, use . Sets the configuration of only the subwoofer. Help menu Help Diagnostics... Adjusts...
... input before changing to factory default settings. Sets how many seconds the on . For a new lamp, resets the hours of the speakers. Restores all settings Selects the language used by the on-screen menu. Displays information and status for checking the operation of the projector and the remote control. Sets how many seconds each picture shows before it closes. User's Guide 49 Restores sound settings to the DVI port always projects a low-resolution image, use . Sets the configuration of only the subwoofer. Help menu Help Diagnostics... Adjusts...
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..., be careful when removing the lamp module as broken glass might be present. Turn off the projector and allow it to factory-fresh brightness. Maintaining the projector Replacing the lamp module As the projector operates over time, the brightness of this lamp might be regulated due to environmental considerations. Unplug the power cord. 3. We recommend replacing the lamp if a warning message is broken, contact HP about repairs that might be...
..., be careful when removing the lamp module as broken glass might be present. Turn off the projector and allow it to factory-fresh brightness. Maintaining the projector Replacing the lamp module As the projector operates over time, the brightness of this lamp might be regulated due to environmental considerations. Unplug the power cord. 3. We recommend replacing the lamp if a warning message is broken, contact HP about repairs that might be...
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...; Press the power button again. ❏ Unplug the power cord for assistance. Fixing problems If the red lamp light is on or blinks after you restart the projector, install a new lamp. If the red lamp light is flickering quickly: ❏ Check that the power cable is securely connected to the computer manual. Start-up problems If no lights or sounds turn on . Picture problems If a "waiting" message is displayed on a blank screen: ❏ Press the source button on the projector or remote control one or more times until the...
...; Press the power button again. ❏ Unplug the power cord for assistance. Fixing problems If the red lamp light is on or blinks after you restart the projector, install a new lamp. If the red lamp light is flickering quickly: ❏ Check that the power cable is securely connected to the computer manual. Start-up problems If no lights or sounds turn on . Picture problems If a "waiting" message is displayed on a blank screen: ❏ Press the source button on the projector or remote control one or more times until the...
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... keystone button until the sides are adjusting the zoom, not the focus.) ❏ Ensure the projection screen is 1 to 10 m (3 to 33 ft) from the screen. ❏ On the projector or remote control, press the picture mode button one of the picture modes makes the image the correct size. ❏ Press menu, go to Picture > Shape settings, and try setting Widescreen input to Yes. Fixing problems If the image is out of focus: ❏ Be sure the lens cover...
... keystone button until the sides are adjusting the zoom, not the focus.) ❏ Ensure the projection screen is 1 to 10 m (3 to 33 ft) from the screen. ❏ On the projector or remote control, press the picture mode button one of the picture modes makes the image the correct size. ❏ Press menu, go to Picture > Shape settings, and try setting Widescreen input to Yes. Fixing problems If the image is out of focus: ❏ Be sure the lens cover...
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...; The video cable connecting the video source to the projector probably must be higher quality, especially if the cable is selected: ❏ Press menu, go 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 Help > Diagnostics...
...; The video cable connecting the video source to the projector probably must be higher quality, especially if the cable is selected: ❏ Press menu, go 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 Help > Diagnostics...
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... focus adjustment. ❏ Press menu, go to Picture > VGA settings, and adjust Frequency or Tracking. If a scrolling or cut-off . If the image is flickering or unstable for a computer connection: ❏ Press menu, go to 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 projected with low resolution: ❏ Press menu, go to the projector. DVD player problems If a message shows an error message...
... focus adjustment. ❏ Press menu, go to Picture > VGA settings, and adjust Frequency or Tracking. If a scrolling or cut-off . If the image is flickering or unstable for a computer connection: ❏ Press menu, go to 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 projected with low resolution: ❏ Press menu, go to the projector. DVD player problems If a message shows an error message...
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... cable connecting the projector to the sound system-either a digital audio cable connected between the source device and the sound system. If the lamp shuts off . If the projector speakers interfere with an external sound system: ❏ Press menu, go to all controls: ❏ If possible, turn off . Wait a few minutes, then power on the projector. ❏ If a red warning light is on or blinking, see "Warning light problems" on a DTS-compatible sound system connected to the projector's digital audio output...
... cable connecting the projector to the sound system-either a digital audio cable connected between the source device and the sound system. If the lamp shuts off . If the projector speakers interfere with an external sound system: ❏ Press menu, go to all controls: ❏ If possible, turn off . Wait a few minutes, then power on the projector. ❏ If a red warning light is on or blinking, see "Warning light problems" on a DTS-compatible sound system connected to the projector's digital audio output...
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... been replaced. ❏ If the lamp breaks, contact HP about repairs that might be required due to within 9 m (30 ft) of the projector. ❏ Aim the remote control at the screen or at the front or back of the projector and the remote control. 1. Move to glass fragments. Select a test and press ok. 3. Follow the displayed instructions. 62 User's Guide Testing the projector The on-screen menu contains...
... been replaced. ❏ If the lamp breaks, contact HP about repairs that might be required due to within 9 m (30 ft) of the projector. ❏ Aim the remote control at the screen or at the front or back of the projector and the remote control. 1. Move to glass fragments. Select a test and press ok. 3. Follow the displayed instructions. 62 User's Guide Testing the projector The on-screen menu contains...
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... or error free. Repair covered by the limited warranty is committed to providing the best service to execute programming instructions. Customer is an authorized service provider or an HP facility. User's Guide 65 This Limited Warranty Statement describes the standard Digital Projector warranty. HP Digital Projector Cables, Remote Same period as projector Control, and other parts (included with the projector or purchased separately). Support and warranty Obtaining HP repair If your HP Digital Projector. For software products, HP's limited...
... or error free. Repair covered by the limited warranty is committed to providing the best service to execute programming instructions. Customer is an authorized service provider or an HP facility. User's Guide 65 This Limited Warranty Statement describes the standard Digital Projector warranty. HP Digital Projector Cables, Remote Same period as projector Control, and other parts (included with the projector or purchased separately). Support and warranty Obtaining HP repair If your HP Digital Projector. For software products, HP's limited...
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... FCC Rules and Regulations, use properly shielded cables with respect to the receiver. ■ Connecting the digital projector's power cord to another power outlet. At the first printing of the FCC Rules. Mercury safety Reference Å WARNING: This digital projector lamp contains a small amount of the lamp might be determined by HP could void the authority to operate the digital projector in a residential installation. For disposal or recycling...
... FCC Rules and Regulations, use properly shielded cables with respect to the receiver. ■ Connecting the digital projector's power cord to another power outlet. At the first printing of the FCC Rules. Mercury safety Reference Å WARNING: This digital projector lamp contains a small amount of the lamp might be determined by HP could void the authority to operate the digital projector in a residential installation. For disposal or recycling...
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... L lamp, replacing 52 language, changing 46 laser safety 72 LED safety 72 lens cleaning 51 cover 9 lights. See picture internal DVD player troubleshooting 59 using 46 P PC, connecting 28 picture fixing slanted 35 focus 32 picture modes 33 quality of picture 19, 58 R regulatory information 73 remote control buttons 13 installing batteries 53 opening menu 46 troubleshooting 62 repair service 65 replacing lamp 52 room layout 14 78 See lamp; Index DVI video connecting computer 28 connecting source 23 port 12 F focus 9, 32 H home theater 15 HP support 63 I image. warning lights M menu.
... L lamp, replacing 52 language, changing 46 laser safety 72 LED safety 72 lens cleaning 51 cover 9 lights. See picture internal DVD player troubleshooting 59 using 46 P PC, connecting 28 picture fixing slanted 35 focus 32 picture modes 33 quality of picture 19, 58 R regulatory information 73 remote control buttons 13 installing batteries 53 opening menu 46 troubleshooting 62 repair service 65 replacing lamp 52 room layout 14 78 See lamp; Index DVI video connecting computer 28 connecting source 23 port 12 F focus 9, 32 H home theater 15 HP support 63 I image. warning lights M menu.