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Chapter 3 USING THE COMPAQ MULTIMEDIA ADAPTER Identifying the Multimedia Adapter Components 3-1 Attaching the Multimedia Adapter to the 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 ... 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 Module 5-3 appendix A TROUBLESHOOTING A-1 vi Contents
Chapter 3 USING THE COMPAQ MULTIMEDIA ADAPTER Identifying the Multimedia Adapter Components 3-1 Attaching the Multimedia Adapter to the 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 ... 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 Module 5-3 appendix A TROUBLESHOOTING A-1 vi Contents
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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. ! 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
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... MP 1800 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... allows quick setup with portable computers !"Compaq Projector Display Assistant utility to adjust screen settings !"Security lock slot Getting Started 1-1 Chapter 1 Getting Started Product Features The Compaq MP1800 Microportable Projector generates crisp, clear images onto a projection screen...
... MP 1800 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... allows quick setup with portable computers !"Compaq Projector Display Assistant utility to adjust screen settings !"Security lock slot Getting Started 1-1 Chapter 1 Getting Started Product Features The Compaq MP1800 Microportable Projector generates crisp, clear images onto a projection screen...
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...blinks amber. Press the Standby button to Standby" displays and the LED on the lamp. ✎ When the startup screen disappears, the video from the electrical outlet and the projector. 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 the projector lamp. CAUTION: After the projector is no incoming video, the "Check Video Cable" message will automatically go into standby mode. The message "Going to...
...blinks amber. Press the Standby button to Standby" displays and the LED on the lamp. ✎ When the startup screen disappears, the video from the electrical outlet and the projector. 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 the projector lamp. CAUTION: After the projector is no incoming video, the "Check Video Cable" message will automatically go into standby mode. The message "Going to...
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Continued Using the Projector 2-1 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. Amber glow indicates warmup or suspend modes. Green glow indicates power is on and off.
Continued Using the Projector 2-1 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. Amber glow indicates warmup or suspend modes. Green glow indicates power is on and off.
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... Plus button 5 R Resync button 2. Launches first, second, and third-level on -screen menu functions. Flashing amber indicates the projector is going into standby mode and cannot be restarted until the LED glows amber steadily. 4. All five LED buttons rapidly flashing amber indicate... 1. Selects and adjusts the on and off. Automatically synchronizes the projector to indicate the following operating modes: 3. 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. The ...
... Plus button 5 R Resync button 2. Launches first, second, and third-level on -screen menu functions. Flashing amber indicates the projector is going into standby mode and cannot be restarted until the LED glows amber steadily. 4. All five LED buttons rapidly flashing amber indicate... 1. Selects and adjusts the on and off. Automatically synchronizes the projector to indicate the following operating modes: 3. 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. The ...
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...-Down Save and Return Cancel Adjustment scale Dark - A "Going to ten-second delay. Wait 45 seconds to allow the lamp to ten-second delay, the unit enters standby mode and the projector lamp turns off. Light (Color temperature) Custom Color Saturation Save and Return Cancel Clock Clock Phase Save and Return Cancel Menu...
...-Down Save and Return Cancel Adjustment scale Dark - A "Going to ten-second delay. Wait 45 seconds to allow the lamp to ten-second delay, the unit enters standby mode and the projector lamp turns off. Light (Color temperature) Custom Color Saturation Save and Return Cancel Clock Clock Phase Save and Return Cancel Menu...
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Analog On-Screen Menu (continued) Main Menu Menu Level 2 Language Menu Location Management Deutsche English Espanol Francais Italiano Nederlands Brazilian Portuguese Save and Return Up-Down Left-Right 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 Menu Level 3 Adjustment scale Adjustment scale On-Off Display hours - 5 digits Confirmation Horizontal Vertical Both Save and Return Cancel Display Serial Number Confirmation 2-4 Using the Projector
Analog On-Screen Menu (continued) Main Menu Menu Level 2 Language Menu Location Management Deutsche English Espanol Francais Italiano Nederlands Brazilian Portuguese Save and Return Up-Down Left-Right 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 Menu Level 3 Adjustment scale Adjustment scale On-Off Display hours - 5 digits Confirmation Horizontal Vertical Both Save and Return Cancel Display Serial Number Confirmation 2-4 Using the Projector
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...I Language-Allows the user to change the On-Screen display to minimize video distortion or video jitter. ✎ If the projector image becomes distorted when adjusting the Clock and Clock Phase values, continue adjusting the values until the distortion disappears. The current ...seven languages in their native spelling. Select another language to view the cumulative lamp hours, reset the lamp hour timer, view the unit's serial number, or perform a Master Reset. I Factory default. Using the Projector 2-7 I Color-Adjusts color balance to compensate for ambient conditions using three...
...I Language-Allows the user to change the On-Screen display to minimize video distortion or video jitter. ✎ If the projector image becomes distorted when adjusting the Clock and Clock Phase values, continue adjusting the values until the distortion disappears. The current ...seven languages in their native spelling. Select another language to view the cumulative lamp hours, reset the lamp hour timer, view the unit's serial number, or perform a Master Reset. I Factory default. Using the Projector 2-7 I Color-Adjusts color balance to compensate for ambient conditions using three...
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...only when the Multimedia Adapter is not attached to Standby-Indicates the projector is entering a sleep mode or is powering off the lamp. I 2 Inputs Active - I Lamp May Fail Soon, Replacement Suggested-Indicates the lamp is approaching failure. I Check Video Cable: Indicates the video cable... may not be plugged into the projector or the selected video input is not ...
...only when the Multimedia Adapter is not attached to Standby-Indicates the projector is entering a sleep mode or is powering off the lamp. I 2 Inputs Active - I Lamp May Fail Soon, Replacement Suggested-Indicates the lamp is approaching failure. I Check Video Cable: Indicates the video cable... may not be plugged into the projector or the selected video input is not ...
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... Adjustment scale Adjustment scale On-off Location Source 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 3 On -
... Adjustment scale Adjustment scale On-off Location Source 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 3 On -
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... PIP On-Screen Menu (continued) PIP Menu PIP Menu Level 2 Menu Location Management Up-down Left-right Save and return Cancel 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 PIP Menu Level 3 Adjustment scale...
... PIP On-Screen Menu (continued) PIP Menu PIP Menu Level 2 Menu Location Management Up-down Left-right Save and return Cancel 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 PIP Menu Level 3 Adjustment scale...
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...liquid cleaners. 1. Wipe the lens in a single direction with clean, dry, deionized air. However, this cleaning procedure has been developed. I Do not open the projector or attempt to service this product for any other reason than to remove any type of damaging or scratching the lens surface, this may not... be a convenient method, and an alternate method is to replace the lamp module. If the cloth is damaged, replace it or the fabric is dirty or smears the lens, wash the cloth. Adjust only those controls...
...liquid cleaners. 1. Wipe the lens in a single direction with clean, dry, deionized air. However, this cleaning procedure has been developed. I Do not open the projector or attempt to service this product for any other reason than to remove any type of damaging or scratching the lens surface, this may not... be a convenient method, and an alternate method is to replace the lamp module. If the cloth is damaged, replace it or the fabric is dirty or smears the lens, wash the cloth. Adjust only those controls...
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... be present. Never open air or in a lab coat pocket. You can be contaminated if left in the open the lamp cover while the projector is operating or when the lamp is hot. CAUTION: Do not store a cleaning cloth in contact with the lens for a long time as doing so may be used...
... be present. Never open air or in a lab coat pocket. You can be contaminated if left in the open the lamp cover while the projector is operating or when the lamp is hot. CAUTION: Do not store a cleaning cloth in contact with the lens for a long time as doing so may be used...
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...: 1. Follow these steps to cool down for at least 30 minutes before opening the lamp cover. WARNING: The lamp assembly operates at a very high temperature. Never open the lamp cover while the projector is operating or when the lamp is hot. 3. Turn off the power to cool down for at least 30 minutes. ! Disconnect the...
...: 1. Follow these steps to cool down for at least 30 minutes before opening the lamp cover. WARNING: The lamp assembly operates at a very high temperature. Never open the lamp cover while the projector is operating or when the lamp is hot. 3. Turn off the power to cool down for at least 30 minutes. ! Disconnect the...
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...Remove the three screws from the projector base. 8. WARNING: To reduce the risk of the lamp module, push the electrical connector up to disengage it is dropped. Pull out the lamp module . ! If the projection lamp breaks, the mercury may shatter and cause... may be released into the atmosphere. Reverse the previous steps to replace the lamp module. ✎ After replacing the lamp module, remember to remove the screw from the lamp cover. 6. 5. IMPORTANT: The lamp contains < 0.125 percent mercury by weight. Please follow applicable federal, state,...
...Remove the three screws from the projector base. 8. WARNING: To reduce the risk of the lamp module, push the electrical connector up to disengage it is dropped. Pull out the lamp module . ! If the projection lamp breaks, the mercury may shatter and cause... may be released into the atmosphere. Reverse the previous steps to replace the lamp module. ✎ After replacing the lamp module, remember to remove the screw from the lamp cover. 6. 5. IMPORTANT: The lamp contains < 0.125 percent mercury by weight. Please follow applicable federal, state,...
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...To identify any alternate function keys to be used, refer to 1024 × 768. then power on the projector first and power on . 2. Make sure the projector is securely connected. 5. Ensure the pins on the projection screen Scrolling, cut-off, or incorrect image displayed Solution... 1. Turn everything off or disable the portable or desktop computer screen saver function. 7. Ensure the projection lamp has been securely installed. 8....
...To identify any alternate function keys to be used, refer to 1024 × 768. then power on the projector first and power on . 2. Make sure the projector is securely connected. 5. Ensure the pins on the projection screen Scrolling, cut-off, or incorrect image displayed Solution... 1. Turn everything off or disable the portable or desktop computer screen saver function. 7. Ensure the projection lamp has been securely installed. 8....
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...Play or TV/Video buttons. If all five LEDs flash amber, the projector has overheated and will not turn it will burn out and may cause the lamp to purchase a replacement lamp module. When the lamp reaches its end of life, it back on. Wait a few minutes...makes a popping sound Multimedia Adapter speaker does not operate. Continued A-4 Troubleshooting Wait five to the projector. Lamp shuts off . Make sure the audio source is connected to ten minutes until the lamp module has been replaced. Troubleshooting (continued) Problem A blue screen displays on the projection screen ...
...Play or TV/Video buttons. If all five LEDs flash amber, the projector has overheated and will not turn it will burn out and may cause the lamp to purchase a replacement lamp module. When the lamp reaches its end of life, it back on. Wait a few minutes...makes a popping sound Multimedia Adapter speaker does not operate. Continued A-4 Troubleshooting Wait five to the projector. Lamp shuts off . Make sure the audio source is connected to ten minutes until the lamp module has been replaced. Troubleshooting (continued) Problem A blue screen displays on the projection screen ...
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lamp life in hours 1,500 hours Projection distance 4.92 to 16.4 feet (1.5 to 5 meters) Maximum weight (unpacked) 4.6 lbs (without cables) Maximum dimensions 3 in (w) × 8 in (h) × 9.... connector with one cable included One DFP connector with one cable included One RS232 to DFP upgrade cable included B-4 Agency Regulatory Notices Avg. Specifications Compaq MP1800 Microportable Projector Projection panel XGA 1024 × 768 × 1 Lamp type 120 watt High Brightness Lamp Image size See the Image Size Adjustment table.
lamp life in hours 1,500 hours Projection distance 4.92 to 16.4 feet (1.5 to 5 meters) Maximum weight (unpacked) 4.6 lbs (without cables) Maximum dimensions 3 in (w) × 8 in (h) × 9.... connector with one cable included One DFP connector with one cable included One RS232 to DFP upgrade cable included B-4 Agency Regulatory Notices Avg. Specifications Compaq MP1800 Microportable Projector Projection panel XGA 1024 × 768 × 1 Lamp type 120 watt High Brightness Lamp Image size See the Image Size Adjustment table.