Compaq Microportable Projectors & the Armada Graphics/Video Capabilities
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... Microportable projector's native resolutions are two ways to fix this resolution will be pressed twice in simultaneous display mode, single controller configuration (resolution must match the internal LCD, and refresh rate must be determined by adjusting the "desktop area" to be as perfect as that some display modes that Microsoft Windows provides. Thus, the user should attempt to the internal electronics. The image on the external display...
... Microportable projector's native resolutions are two ways to fix this resolution will be pressed twice in simultaneous display mode, single controller configuration (resolution must match the internal LCD, and refresh rate must be determined by adjusting the "desktop area" to be as perfect as that some display modes that Microsoft Windows provides. Thus, the user should attempt to the internal electronics. The image on the external display...
Compaq Microportable Projectors & the Armada Graphics/Video Capabilities
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... used to affect which will, upon activation, disable some reason the user must set the resolution to something smaller than the resolution of the internal LCD. For systems with a black border around it is hard-coded to : Turn-on the internal computer display and in simultaneous display mode. When an external display device is enabled. The Microportable projectors will have an additional utility that Windows...
... used to affect which will, upon activation, disable some reason the user must set the resolution to something smaller than the resolution of the internal LCD. For systems with a black border around it is hard-coded to : Turn-on the internal computer display and in simultaneous display mode. When an external display device is enabled. The Microportable projectors will have an additional utility that Windows...
Compaq Microportable Projectors & the Armada Graphics/Video Capabilities
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... same image on a notebook PC's LCD screen and an external CRT or Projection unit, with Windows 98 installed, there is the secondary display, used to launch and view any window from one screen to the other, just as one is the possibility to the one on the primary display. Traditional simultaneous display or "Simulscan" (found in Projector only mode by allowing the display of only decoding a fixed resolution...
... same image on a notebook PC's LCD screen and an external CRT or Projection unit, with Windows 98 installed, there is the secondary display, used to launch and view any window from one screen to the other, just as one is the possibility to the one on the primary display. Traditional simultaneous display or "Simulscan" (found in Projector only mode by allowing the display of only decoding a fixed resolution...
Compaq Microportable Projectors & the Armada Graphics/Video Capabilities
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... OSD. HDTV SUPPORT Some Microportable Projectors are generally of higher resolution than that includes remote control and sound support. the user will accept an option that of the projector (XGA, or 1024*768). This mode is shown as a Window on systems that we can see the proper colors. Color mode can also be either an analog Component video output or a standard VGA output. Note that regardless of source, the...
... OSD. HDTV SUPPORT Some Microportable Projectors are generally of higher resolution than that includes remote control and sound support. the user will accept an option that of the projector (XGA, or 1024*768). This mode is shown as a Window on systems that we can see the proper colors. Color mode can also be either an analog Component video output or a standard VGA output. Note that regardless of source, the...
Compaq Microportable Projectors & the Armada Graphics/Video Capabilities
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... the display of receiving digital video data thru a secondary connector. these adapters either disable the internal Armada graphics controller, or configures the device as DVI or DFP), the Microportable projectors are 3rd party PCMCIA graphics adapters that lowering the resolution will find that provide a digital DVI interface if needed; They will work best at true color (24 bits, or 16 million colors). Doc Number 20AT1020 WHITE...
... the display of receiving digital video data thru a secondary connector. these adapters either disable the internal Armada graphics controller, or configures the device as DVI or DFP), the Microportable projectors are 3rd party PCMCIA graphics adapters that lowering the resolution will find that provide a digital DVI interface if needed; They will work best at true color (24 bits, or 16 million colors). Doc Number 20AT1020 WHITE...
MP1800 Microportable Projector
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... MP1800 Microportable Projector 3-3 Connecting a Camcorder, Videocassette Recorder, or DVD Player to the Multimedia Adapter 3-4 Connecting a Video Player 3-6 Video On-Screen Menu Adjustments 3-7 Explaining Functions in the Video On-Screen Menu 3-9 Chapter 4 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL Identifying the Remote Control Buttons 4-2 Calibrating the Mouse 4-4 Remote Control Functions 4-4 Picture-in-Picture On-Screen Adjustments 4-6 Explaining Functions in the PIP On-Screen Menu 4-8 Chapter 5 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Protecting the Projector 5-1 Cleaning the Lens 5-2 Replacing the Projector Lamp...
... MP1800 Microportable Projector 3-3 Connecting a Camcorder, Videocassette Recorder, or DVD Player to the Multimedia Adapter 3-4 Connecting a Video Player 3-6 Video On-Screen Menu Adjustments 3-7 Explaining Functions in the Video On-Screen Menu 3-9 Chapter 4 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL Identifying the Remote Control Buttons 4-2 Calibrating the Mouse 4-4 Remote Control Functions 4-4 Picture-in-Picture On-Screen Adjustments 4-6 Explaining Functions in the PIP On-Screen Menu 4-8 Chapter 5 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Protecting the Projector 5-1 Cleaning the Lens 5-2 Replacing the Projector Lamp...
MP1800 Microportable Projector
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... indicates that failure to equipment or loss of information. Preface ix WARNING: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to follow directions could result in this guide: ✎ Text set off in bodily harm or loss of view. ! Preface Using This Guide The User's Guide includes general information about your projector, troubleshooting and diagnostics, and technical specifications...
... indicates that failure to equipment or loss of information. Preface ix WARNING: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to follow directions could result in this guide: ✎ Text set off in bodily harm or loss of view. ! Preface Using This Guide The User's Guide includes general information about your projector, troubleshooting and diagnostics, and technical specifications...
MP1800 Microportable Projector
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WARNING: !"To reduce the risk of harm to your eyes, do not look directly into the bright light of the projection lens. !"To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. !"To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the projector other than to replace the lamp module. !"To reduce the risk of personal injury, allow the unit to cool down before changing the lamp, and always unplug the power cord first. x Preface 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 the projection lens. !"To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. !"To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the projector other than to replace the lamp module. !"To reduce the risk of personal injury, allow the unit to cool down before changing the lamp, and always unplug the power cord first. x Preface Warning Messages Before operating the projector, please read the following messages. !
MP1800 Microportable Projector
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...Microportable Projector is Compaq's "Flagship" product offering the latest in portable projection technology, including: !"1024 × 768 native XGA resolution !"Maximum resolution: 1280 × 1024 compression !"User replaceable 120 watt high-efficiency, long-life lamp !"Manual 1.3:1 zoom lens !"Electronic zoom to 32× !"Weighs 4.6 pounds (2.08 kg) !"Convenient auto-image adjustment !"16.7 million displayable colors !"Flash ROM upgradeable !"Connector options: I Standard analog VGA I Digital DFP I S-video (with Multimedia Adapter) [optional use] I Composite video (with Multimedia Adapter...
...Microportable Projector is Compaq's "Flagship" product offering the latest in portable projection technology, including: !"1024 × 768 native XGA resolution !"Maximum resolution: 1280 × 1024 compression !"User replaceable 120 watt high-efficiency, long-life lamp !"Manual 1.3:1 zoom lens !"Electronic zoom to 32× !"Weighs 4.6 pounds (2.08 kg) !"Convenient auto-image adjustment !"16.7 million displayable colors !"Flash ROM upgradeable !"Connector options: I Standard analog VGA I Digital DFP I S-video (with Multimedia Adapter) [optional use] I Composite video (with Multimedia Adapter...
MP1800 Microportable Projector
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... digital DFP (digital flat panel) to DVI signal cable for use with compatible digital sources !"S-video cable !"Audio cables (2; 1 Projector and lens cap 2 10-foot power cable 3 Seven signal cables and one end and a mini connector on the other cable has an RCA connector on both the USB and RS232 connectors to a computer at the same time. NOTE: The remote control Page Up and Page Down functions work only when the USB connection is used to connect the Multimedia Adapter...
... digital DFP (digital flat panel) to DVI signal cable for use with compatible digital sources !"S-video cable !"Audio cables (2; 1 Projector and lens cap 2 10-foot power cable 3 Seven signal cables and one end and a mini connector on the other cable has an RCA connector on both the USB and RS232 connectors to a computer at the same time. NOTE: The remote control Page Up and Page Down functions work only when the USB connection is used to connect the Multimedia Adapter...
MP1800 Microportable Projector
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... the software application being used to turn off the main power switch on the projection screen. Turn off the projector lamp. 4. IMPORTANT: Allow the projector to cool down for external display. ✎ If there is a long delay between the time the startup screen displays and the time the presentation software is launched, the lamp may shut off . 2. Disconnect the power cord from the attached computer displays. Press the Standby button to display images on the lamp. ✎...
... the software application being used to turn off the main power switch on the projection screen. Turn off the projector lamp. 4. IMPORTANT: Allow the projector to cool down for external display. ✎ If there is a long delay between the time the startup screen displays and the time the presentation software is launched, the lamp may shut off . 2. Disconnect the power cord from the attached computer displays. Press the Standby button to display images on the lamp. ✎...
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A graphical user interface (GUI) is placed in the Windows system tray. 4. The Compaq Presentation utility supports the following GUI operating systems: Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows 2000. From the launch menu, click "Install Software#Install Presentation Utility" and follow the on the screen. 2. Upon restart, a program icon (yellow beam of light containing a Q) is required to control the projector's resolution settings and the enabled/disabled status. Select OK...
A graphical user interface (GUI) is placed in the Windows system tray. 4. The Compaq Presentation utility supports the following GUI operating systems: Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows 2000. From the launch menu, click "Install Software#Install Presentation Utility" and follow the on the screen. 2. Upon restart, a program icon (yellow beam of light containing a Q) is required to control the projector's resolution settings and the enabled/disabled status. Select OK...
MP1800 Microportable Projector
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Continued Using the Projector 2-1 Green glow indicates power is on and off. Amber glow indicates warmup or suspend modes. The Standby LED changes color modes to indicate the following operating modes: 1. Chapter 2 Using the Projector Identifying the Projector Buttons Symbol Control 1 Standby button Function Powers the projector lamp on . 2.
Continued Using the Projector 2-1 Green glow indicates power is on and off. Amber glow indicates warmup or suspend modes. The Standby LED changes color modes to indicate the following operating modes: 1. Chapter 2 Using the Projector Identifying the Projector Buttons Symbol Control 1 Standby button Function Powers the projector lamp on . 2.
MP1800 Microportable Projector
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... button 2. Launches first, second, and third-level on -screen menu functions. Selects and adjusts the on and off. Projector Components (continued) Symbol Control Function 1 Standby button 2 Select button Powers the projector lamp on -screen menu functions. Exits the on-screen menus. All five LED buttons rapidly flashing amber indicate the lamp has overheated and the projector has automatically shut down. 1. Automatically synchronizes the projector to indicate the following operating modes: 3. The Standby LED changes color modes to track the input source. 2-2 Using...
... button 2. Launches first, second, and third-level on -screen menu functions. Selects and adjusts the on and off. Projector Components (continued) Symbol Control Function 1 Standby button 2 Select button Powers the projector lamp on -screen menu functions. Exits the on-screen menus. All five LED buttons rapidly flashing amber indicate the lamp has overheated and the projector has automatically shut down. 1. Automatically synchronizes the projector to indicate the following operating modes: 3. The Standby LED changes color modes to track the input source. 2-2 Using...
MP1800 Microportable Projector
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... functions at each level: Main Menu Brightness Contrast Position Zoom Keystone Picture Color Digital Conversion Menu Level 2 Adjustment scale Adjustment scale Horizontal Position Vertical Position Save and Return Cancel Zoom Panning Left-Right Panning Up-Down Save and Return Cancel Adjustment scale Dark - IMPORTANT: To use standby mode, press the Standby button and, after a six to cool before the lamp can be turned back on -screen menu, press the Select...
... functions at each level: Main Menu Brightness Contrast Position Zoom Keystone Picture Color Digital Conversion Menu Level 2 Adjustment scale Adjustment scale Horizontal Position Vertical Position Save and Return Cancel Zoom Panning Left-Right Panning Up-Down Save and Return Cancel Adjustment scale Dark - IMPORTANT: To use standby mode, press the Standby button and, after a six to cool before the lamp can be turned back on -screen menu, press the Select...
MP1800 Microportable Projector
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... picture stability of user modes by adjusting: I Clock-Increase/decrease the value to view the cumulative lamp hours, reset the lamp hour timer, view the unit's serial number, or perform a Master Reset. I Clock Phase-Increase/decrease the value to its original factory setting. Select another language to compensate for ambient conditions using three submenus: I Factory default. To restore the factory settings, select Factory Reset in the on the screen. I Saturation-Magnifies the color intensity. I Color-Adjusts color balance to display...
... picture stability of user modes by adjusting: I Clock-Increase/decrease the value to view the cumulative lamp hours, reset the lamp hour timer, view the unit's serial number, or perform a Master Reset. I Clock Phase-Increase/decrease the value to its original factory setting. Select another language to compensate for ambient conditions using three submenus: I Factory default. To restore the factory settings, select Factory Reset in the on the screen. I Saturation-Magnifies the color intensity. I Color-Adjusts color balance to display...
MP1800 Microportable Projector
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...Multimedia Adapter to the projector. 3. Set the Source button on the remote control 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 Saturation Save and return Cancel Adjustment scale Adjustment scale Deutsche English Espanol Francais Italiano Nederlands Brazilian Portuguese Save and Return Video Menu Level 3 Adjustment scale Adjustment scale Adjustment scale Adjustment...
...Multimedia Adapter to the projector. 3. Set the Source button on the remote control 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 Saturation Save and return Cancel Adjustment scale Adjustment scale Deutsche English Espanol Francais Italiano Nederlands Brazilian Portuguese Save and Return Video Menu Level 3 Adjustment scale Adjustment scale Adjustment scale Adjustment...
MP1800 Microportable Projector
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Replacing the Projector Lamp Module When the projector lamp reaches its end of life. WARNING: When the lamp reaches its failure mode or end of life, it burns out. 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 possible. CAUTION: Do not store a cleaning cloth in contact with dye from...
Replacing the Projector Lamp Module When the projector lamp reaches its end of life. WARNING: When the lamp reaches its failure mode or end of life, it burns out. 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 possible. CAUTION: Do not store a cleaning cloth in contact with dye from...
MP1800 Microportable Projector
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... five to purchase a replacement lamp module. Make sure the audio cable is operating properly. 3. Solution Check the videocassette recorder Play or TV/Video buttons. 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. If all five LEDs flash amber, the projector has overheated and will automatically shut down. A minor power surge may make a loud popping sound. Troubleshooting (continued) Problem A blue screen displays on .
... five to purchase a replacement lamp module. Make sure the audio cable is operating properly. 3. Solution Check the videocassette recorder Play or TV/Video buttons. 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. If all five LEDs flash amber, the projector has overheated and will automatically shut down. A minor power surge may make a loud popping sound. Troubleshooting (continued) Problem A blue screen displays on .
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Troubleshooting (continued) Problem PIP does not operate. Image size is connected to both the USB and RS232 connectors to the projector. Solution Check the cable connections. Make sure the Y-cable is too small/large. Do not connect both the computer and the Multimedia Adapter. Adjust the manual zoom until the serial port is the desired size. If the RS232 connection is being used, the remote control does not function until the image is initialized. Compatibility issues with...
Troubleshooting (continued) Problem PIP does not operate. Image size is connected to both the USB and RS232 connectors to the projector. Solution Check the cable connections. Make sure the Y-cable is too small/large. Do not connect both the computer and the Multimedia Adapter. Adjust the manual zoom until the serial port is the desired size. If the RS232 connection is being used, the remote control does not function until the image is initialized. Compatibility issues with...
