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Preface 2 Preface Using This Guide The User's Guide includes general information about your projector, troubleshooting and diagnostics, and technical specifications. WARNING: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to follow directions could result in bodily harm or loss of life. CAUTION: Text set off in this manner presents clarifying information, specific instructions, commentary, sidelights, or interesting points...
Preface 2 Preface Using This Guide The User's Guide includes general information about your projector, troubleshooting and diagnostics, and technical specifications. WARNING: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to follow directions could result in bodily harm or loss of life. CAUTION: Text set off in this manner presents clarifying information, specific instructions, commentary, sidelights, or interesting points...
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To reduce the risk of personal injury, allow the unit to cool down before changing the lamp, and always unplug the power cord first. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not disassemble the projector other than to rain or moisture. To reduce the risk of the projection lens. Warning Messages Before operating the projector, please read the following messages. ! WARNING: To reduce the risk of harm to your eyes, do not look directly into the bright light of electric shock, do not expose this product to replace the lamp module. Preface 3
To reduce the risk of personal injury, allow the unit to cool down before changing the lamp, and always unplug the power cord first. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not disassemble the projector other than to rain or moisture. To reduce the risk of the projection lens. Warning Messages Before operating the projector, please read the following messages. ! WARNING: To reduce the risk of harm to your eyes, do not look directly into the bright light of electric shock, do not expose this product to replace the lamp module. Preface 3
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... User replaceable 130 watt high-efficiency, long-life lamp Manual 1.2:1 zoom lens Electronic scaling to 32X Weighs 3.00 pounds (1.36 kg) Convenient auto-image adjustment 16.7 million displayable colors Flash ROM upgradeable Connector options: Standard analog VGA Digital DVI S-video (with Multimedia Adapter) [optional use] Composite video (with Multimedia Adapter) [optional use] Multimedia Adapter with speaker [optional use] Full-featured remote control with remote mouse capabilities [optional use] Multilingual on-screen adjustment menu Plug and Play capability Projector carrying case Compaq...
... User replaceable 130 watt high-efficiency, long-life lamp Manual 1.2:1 zoom lens Electronic scaling to 32X Weighs 3.00 pounds (1.36 kg) Convenient auto-image adjustment 16.7 million displayable colors Flash ROM upgradeable Connector options: Standard analog VGA Digital DVI S-video (with Multimedia Adapter) [optional use] Composite video (with Multimedia Adapter) [optional use] Multimedia Adapter with speaker [optional use] Full-featured remote control with remote mouse capabilities [optional use] Multilingual on-screen adjustment menu Plug and Play capability Projector carrying case Compaq...
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Projector and lens cap 10-foot power cable RS232 (serial) to DVI upgrade adapter Eight signal cables: One VGA signal cable for use with computers, portables, and some handheld products One digital DVI to DVI signal cable for use with compatible digital sources S-video cable (for connecting digital devices such as a DVD player, camcorder, etc.) Composite video cable (for use ) Carrying case CD-ROM containing the Compaq Presentation utility program, Compaq Projector Display Assistant utility, RS232 driver, and the User's Guide Two Quick Setup cards...
Projector and lens cap 10-foot power cable RS232 (serial) to DVI upgrade adapter Eight signal cables: One VGA signal cable for use with computers, portables, and some handheld products One digital DVI to DVI signal cable for use with compatible digital sources S-video cable (for connecting digital devices such as a DVD player, camcorder, etc.) Composite video cable (for use ) Carrying case CD-ROM containing the Compaq Presentation utility program, Compaq Projector Display Assistant utility, RS232 driver, and the User's Guide Two Quick Setup cards...
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... following products: Portable computers Desktop computers Compaq PC Companions with VGA capability Videocassette recorder, DVD, or camcorder (requires optional Multimedia Video Adapter) ✎ The projector is hot pluggable and can be connected to any video input source while the source is in use. If your shipping box does not contain all times. Setting Up the Projector Follow the instructions below and on or trip over them...
... following products: Portable computers Desktop computers Compaq PC Companions with VGA capability Videocassette recorder, DVD, or camcorder (requires optional Multimedia Video Adapter) ✎ The projector is hot pluggable and can be connected to any video input source while the source is in use. If your shipping box does not contain all times. Setting Up the Projector Follow the instructions below and on or trip over them...
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... connector adapter and a VGA-out PC Card with a 15-pin connector. ✎ The VGA-out PC Card with the connector. Press the blue Standby button on the left, front side) for use with your Compaq authorized dealer or reseller. For information on purchasing this projector has been fitted with a security lock slot (located on the top of the signal cable to the projector and connect...
... connector adapter and a VGA-out PC Card with a 15-pin connector. ✎ The VGA-out PC Card with the connector. Press the blue Standby button on the left, front side) for use with your Compaq authorized dealer or reseller. For information on purchasing this projector has been fitted with a security lock slot (located on the top of the signal cable to the projector and connect...
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... one of the installation languages, then, by default, the English version will automatically launch on the hard drive and you are prompted to control the projector's resolution settings and the enabled/disabled status. The software dialog box closes and the computer is ready to disable power management features of light containing a Q) is running. The Presentation utility installs on the screen. 2. Getting Started 20
... one of the installation languages, then, by default, the English version will automatically launch on the hard drive and you are prompted to control the projector's resolution settings and the enabled/disabled status. The software dialog box closes and the computer is ready to disable power management features of light containing a Q) is running. The Presentation utility installs on the screen. 2. Getting Started 20
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... display quality of the projector. Insert the CD-ROM into the computer's CD-ROM drive. Getting Started 21 To run directly from there. From the launch menu, click "Install Software Install Compaq's Projector Display Assistant" and follow the onscreen instructions. Using the Compaq Projector Display Assistant Utility The Compaq Projector Display Assistant utility included on the CD-ROM is selected for the first time. Adjustments need to a directory on the screen...
... display quality of the projector. Insert the CD-ROM into the computer's CD-ROM drive. Getting Started 21 To run directly from there. From the launch menu, click "Install Software Install Compaq's Projector Display Assistant" and follow the onscreen instructions. Using the Compaq Projector Display Assistant Utility The Compaq Projector Display Assistant utility included on the CD-ROM is selected for the first time. Adjustments need to a directory on the screen...
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... Projector 23 IMPORTANT: To use standby mode, press the Standby button and, after a six to Standby" message appears on . Automatically synchronizes the projector to indicate the following operating modes: 1. The Standby LED changes color modes to track the input source. Exits the on and off . Symbol Control Standby button Select button − Minus button + Plus button R Resync button Function Powers the projector lamp on -screen menus. Launches first, second, and third-level on-screen menus. 2. All five LED buttons rapidly flashing amber indicate the lamp has overheated...
... Projector 23 IMPORTANT: To use standby mode, press the Standby button and, after a six to Standby" message appears on . Automatically synchronizes the projector to indicate the following operating modes: 1. The Standby LED changes color modes to track the input source. Exits the on and off . Symbol Control Standby button Select button − Minus button + Plus button R Resync button Function Powers the projector lamp on -screen menus. Launches first, second, and third-level on-screen menus. 2. All five LED buttons rapidly flashing amber indicate the lamp has overheated...
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... to Aspect Ratio Management Save and Return Cancel Power Saver Lamp Hours Reset Lamp Hours Flip Image Factory Reset Exit Serial Number Master Reset Save and Return Cancel Confirm Reset Adjustment scale Adjustment scale YPrPb RGB YPrPb RGB On-Off Display hours - 5 digits Confirmation Horizontal Vertical Both Save and Return Cancel Display Serial Number Confirmation Using the Projector 25 Analog On-Screen Menu (continued) Main Menu Menu Level 2 Menu Level 3 Language Menu Location HDTV Setup Deutsche English Espanol Francais Italiano Nederlands Japanese S.
... to Aspect Ratio Management Save and Return Cancel Power Saver Lamp Hours Reset Lamp Hours Flip Image Factory Reset Exit Serial Number Master Reset Save and Return Cancel Confirm Reset Adjustment scale Adjustment scale YPrPb RGB YPrPb RGB On-Off Display hours - 5 digits Confirmation Horizontal Vertical Both Save and Return Cancel Display Serial Number Confirmation Using the Projector 25 Analog On-Screen Menu (continued) Main Menu Menu Level 2 Menu Level 3 Language Menu Location HDTV Setup Deutsche English Espanol Francais Italiano Nederlands Japanese S.
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... ambient conditions using HDTV (High Definition Television) format. Saturation-Magnifies the color intensity. To restore the factory settings, select Factory Reset in their native spelling. Language-Allows the user to change the On-Screen display to compensate for more information. Keystone-Adjusts image distortion at a convenient location on the projector screen; Color-Adjusts color balance to one of user modes by tilting the projector. Custom Color-Modifies the color temperature balance. HDTV Setup-Allows the user to stretch...
... ambient conditions using HDTV (High Definition Television) format. Saturation-Magnifies the color intensity. To restore the factory settings, select Factory Reset in their native spelling. Language-Allows the user to change the On-Screen display to compensate for more information. Keystone-Adjusts image distortion at a convenient location on the projector screen; Color-Adjusts color balance to one of user modes by tilting the projector. Custom Color-Modifies the color temperature balance. HDTV Setup-Allows the user to stretch...
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... on the projection display to access the appropriate input signal. 2 Inputs Active - Factory Reset-Resets the current operating option to change the setting. This message indicates that both inputs are present. Using the Projector 29 The message will appear on -screen menu Select button is not accurate. Composite Video, Use Source to Change Input-Indicates composite video or other is unable to identity the following conditions: Check Video Cable: Indicates the video cable may not be plugged into the projector or the selected video input is...
... on the projection display to access the appropriate input signal. 2 Inputs Active - Factory Reset-Resets the current operating option to change the setting. This message indicates that both inputs are present. Using the Projector 29 The message will appear on -screen menu Select button is not accurate. Composite Video, Use Source to Change Input-Indicates composite video or other is unable to identity the following conditions: Check Video Cable: Indicates the video cable may not be plugged into the projector or the selected video input is...
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... on-screen menu adjustments by selecting "HDTV Setup." Use the Component HDTV to VGA cable that came with your projector to convert component outputs to change the setting. The following modes are active. Press the Source button to switch to Change Input-Indicates HDTV input is the default setting. The Multimedia Adapter is capable of processing HDTV data provided either in this functionality. The projector is capable of displaying various High Definition TV display modes. HDTV (Optional Use) The Compaq Microportable Projector...
... on-screen menu adjustments by selecting "HDTV Setup." Use the Component HDTV to VGA cable that came with your projector to convert component outputs to change the setting. The following modes are active. Press the Source button to switch to Change Input-Indicates HDTV input is the default setting. The Multimedia Adapter is capable of processing HDTV data provided either in this functionality. The projector is capable of displaying various High Definition TV display modes. HDTV (Optional Use) The Compaq Microportable Projector...
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... the Compaq Multimedia Adapter. 1. Connecting a Video Player ✎ If your video player uses a round, four-prong S-video connector, use the RCA video cable. If you are included with major video standards such as a TV tuner, videocassette recorder, or camera. Press the Source button on the back of the Multimedia Adapter to switch the projector signal from data to the S-video out connector on the video player and the S-video port on -screen menu to adjust the video performance manually...
... the Compaq Multimedia Adapter. 1. Connecting a Video Player ✎ If your video player uses a round, four-prong S-video connector, use the RCA video cable. If you are included with major video standards such as a TV tuner, videocassette recorder, or camera. Press the Source button on the back of the Multimedia Adapter to switch the projector signal from data to the S-video out connector on the video player and the S-video port on -screen menu to adjust the video performance manually...
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... Multimedia Adapter. Set the Source button on the adapter or remote control to the projector and the video source is selected, an alternate video on-screen menu can be displayed on the projected screen. Video On-Screen Menu Adjustments When the Multimedia Adapter is attached to video. 4. Attach the Multimedia Adapter to display the following menu: Video Menu Brightness Contrast Zoom Keystone Color Tint Sharpness Language Video Menu Level 2 Adjustment scale Adjustment scale Zoom Panning left-right Panning up-down Save and return Cancel Adjustment scale (Color temperature) Custom color...
... Multimedia Adapter. Set the Source button on the adapter or remote control to the projector and the video source is selected, an alternate video on-screen menu can be displayed on the projected screen. Video On-Screen Menu Adjustments When the Multimedia Adapter is attached to video. 4. Attach the Multimedia Adapter to display the following menu: Video Menu Brightness Contrast Zoom Keystone Color Tint Sharpness Language Video Menu Level 2 Adjustment scale Adjustment scale Zoom Panning left-right Panning up-down Save and return Cancel Adjustment scale (Color temperature) Custom color...
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...scale Adjustment scale On-off Display hours - 5 digits Confirmation Delay adjustment Horizontal - Audio-adjusts the audio controls for the Multimedia Adapter speaker. Video On-Screen Menu (continued) Video Menu Video Menu Level 2 Audio Mute Volume Bass Treble Cancel Save and return Source S-Video Composite Analog HDTV Save and return Menu Location Up-down Left-right Save and return Cancel Management Power saver Lamp hours Reset lamp hours Standby lamp delay Flip image Factory reset Exit Current mode Serial number Master reset Save and return Cancel Confirm reset Video Menu Level...
...scale Adjustment scale On-off Display hours - 5 digits Confirmation Delay adjustment Horizontal - Audio-adjusts the audio controls for the Multimedia Adapter speaker. Video On-Screen Menu (continued) Video Menu Video Menu Level 2 Audio Mute Volume Bass Treble Cancel Save and return Source S-Video Composite Analog HDTV Save and return Menu Location Up-down Left-right Save and return Cancel Management Power saver Lamp hours Reset lamp hours Standby lamp delay Flip image Factory reset Exit Current mode Serial number Master reset Save and return Cancel Confirm reset Video Menu Level...
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... been completed under "Powering On the Projector." ✎ The remote control operates only when the Compaq Multimedia Adapter is equipped with some of the most widely used functions of injury to the projector. Using the Remote Control 39 The remote control is connected to the eyes, do not look directly into the remote control laser light and do not point the laser light into anyone's eyes. WARNING: To reduce the risk...
... been completed under "Powering On the Projector." ✎ The remote control operates only when the Compaq Multimedia Adapter is equipped with some of the most widely used functions of injury to the projector. Using the Remote Control 39 The remote control is connected to the eyes, do not look directly into the remote control laser light and do not point the laser light into anyone's eyes. WARNING: To reduce the risk...
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... a cleaning cloth in the open the lamp cover while the projector is operating or when the lamp is hot. The cloth can also purchase a lamp directly through www.compaq.com. WARNING: When the lamp reaches its failure mode or end of life. When the message "Lamp May Fail Soon Replacement Suggested" displays on the projection screen, you when the lamp approaches its end of personal injury, be careful when removing the lamp cover as...
... a cleaning cloth in the open the lamp cover while the projector is operating or when the lamp is hot. The cloth can also purchase a lamp directly through www.compaq.com. WARNING: When the lamp reaches its failure mode or end of life. When the message "Lamp May Fail Soon Replacement Suggested" displays on the projection screen, you when the lamp approaches its end of personal injury, be careful when removing the lamp cover as...
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.../Video buttons. To replace the lamp, follow the procedures in the "Replacing the Projector Lamp Module" section of life, it back on. Wait a few minutes, then turn back on until the LED buttons stop flashing and the Standby button turns amber before restarting the projector again. 2. Wait five to shut off Lamp burns out or makes a popping sound Multimedia Adapter speaker does not operate. Lamp shuts off . Make sure the audio cable is correctly connected to the projector...
.../Video buttons. To replace the lamp, follow the procedures in the "Replacing the Projector Lamp Module" section of life, it back on. Wait a few minutes, then turn back on until the LED buttons stop flashing and the Standby button turns amber before restarting the projector again. 2. Wait five to shut off Lamp burns out or makes a popping sound Multimedia Adapter speaker does not operate. Lamp shuts off . Make sure the audio cable is correctly connected to the projector...
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... the Multimedia Adapter. If this does not resolve the problem, contact your projector. You may need to restart the computer to both the USB and RS232 connectors to Appendix B "Flash ROM Upgrade" for more information. Adjust the manual zoom until the serial port is being used with equipment attached to the projector. Troubleshooting 53 Image size is the desired size. Solution 1. Verify that came with your Compaq authorized service provider...
... the Multimedia Adapter. If this does not resolve the problem, contact your projector. You may need to restart the computer to both the USB and RS232 connectors to Appendix B "Flash ROM Upgrade" for more information. Adjust the manual zoom until the serial port is being used with equipment attached to the projector. Troubleshooting 53 Image size is the desired size. Solution 1. Verify that came with your Compaq authorized service provider...