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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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... touch the lens with your fingers. See "Cleaning the projector lens" on its base on a sturdy surface or on an HP ceiling mount. 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 prong on the power cord. ■...
... touch the lens with your fingers. See "Cleaning the projector lens" on its base on a sturdy surface or on an HP ceiling mount. 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 prong on the power cord. ■...
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... User's Guide right, and ok 7 Volume adjustment Raises or lowers the sound level. 8 Mute button Turns sound on or off . 2 Keystone adjustment Adjusts the picture to eliminate slanted sides. 3 Source button Displays picture from the next input port. 4 Picture mode button Selects the next picture and color combination-can purchase accessories at http://www.hp.com or through your projector dealer. ■ HP ceiling mount kit-enables you to connect in the projector menu. Setting up Identifying features of the remote control Item 1 Power button...
... User's Guide right, and ok 7 Volume adjustment Raises or lowers the sound level. 8 Mute button Turns sound on or off . 2 Keystone adjustment Adjusts the picture to eliminate slanted sides. 3 Source button Displays picture from the next input port. 4 Picture mode button Selects the next picture and color combination-can purchase accessories at http://www.hp.com or through your projector dealer. ■ HP ceiling mount kit-enables you to connect in the projector menu. Setting up Identifying features of the remote control Item 1 Power button...
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... light on the screen and perpendicular to your room layout and the distance chart below. User's Guide 15 Otherwise, the picture might cause a washed-out picture. ■ The most comfortable viewing, center your personal setup, try to locate devices to minimize the lengths of the projector. Setting up the projector Setting up Planning your layout Consider the following diagram for a possible speaker layout. The zoom control...
... light on the screen and perpendicular to your room layout and the distance chart below. User's Guide 15 Otherwise, the picture might cause a washed-out picture. ■ The most comfortable viewing, center your personal setup, try to locate devices to minimize the lengths of the projector. Setting up the projector Setting up Planning your layout Consider the following diagram for a possible speaker layout. The zoom control...
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Open the lens by sliding the lens cover 1 to be very warm. Press the power button 2 on the projector or on and the projector will turn on the remote control. If the projector starts to warm up Turning the projector on and off Turning the projector on 1. The projector takes a minute or so to overheat, the temperature warning light will shut down. 28 User's Guide Setting up . The power button blinks during warm-up. ✎ It is connected. 2. 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. Press the power button 2 on the projector or on and the projector will turn on the remote control. If the projector starts to warm up Turning the projector on and off Turning the projector on 1. The projector takes a minute or so to overheat, the temperature warning light will shut down. 28 User's Guide Setting up . The power button blinks during warm-up. ✎ It is connected. 2. 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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... the computer display on the screen. 1. See "Making basic adjustments" on page 19. 2. See "Connecting a video source" on page 30. 3. Press the source button on page 30. Hiding or showing the picture 1. Press the hide button on the projector or remote control to adjust the picture, see "Changing the picture mode" on the projector speakers. Showing a computer screen If your projector has a DVI port, you want to blank the picture and turn on page...
... the computer display on the screen. 1. See "Making basic adjustments" on page 19. 2. See "Connecting a video source" on page 30. 3. Press the source button on page 30. Hiding or showing the picture 1. Press the hide button on the projector or remote control to adjust the picture, see "Changing the picture mode" on the projector speakers. Showing a computer screen If your projector has a DVI port, you want to blank the picture and turn on page...
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...shows each picture mode. Changes settings associated with the current picture mode. Color temperature Shifts colors toward red or blue. Reset picture shift Resets the picture shift to its default settings. 40 User's Guide Auto-sync Resynchronizes the projector to the computer. Vertical offset Adjusts the picture up or down within the projection area. Picture shift Moves the picture within the projection area. Adjusting the projector Picture menu (Continued) VGA settings... Frequency Adjusts the timing of the projector relative to the input signal. Horizontal...
...shows each picture mode. Changes settings associated with the current picture mode. Color temperature Shifts colors toward red or blue. Reset picture shift Resets the picture shift to its default settings. 40 User's Guide Auto-sync Resynchronizes the projector to the computer. Vertical offset Adjusts the picture up or down within the projection area. Picture shift Moves the picture within the projection area. Adjusting the projector Picture menu (Continued) VGA settings... Frequency Adjusts the timing of the projector relative to the input signal. Horizontal...
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... menu Adjusting the projector Sound menu Mute Volume Internal speakers Reset sound settings Turns off the projector's speaker. Displays information and status for input before it closes. Restores sound settings to the DVI port always projects a low-resolution image, use . Setup menu Setup menu Language Projector position Timeout for checking the operation of DVI port. Sets the configuration of the projector and the remote control. Help menu Help Diagnostics... Adjusts the picture to factory default settings. Sets how many seconds the on . For a new lamp, resets the hours...
... menu Adjusting the projector Sound menu Mute Volume Internal speakers Reset sound settings Turns off the projector's speaker. Displays information and status for input before it closes. Restores sound settings to the DVI port always projects a low-resolution image, use . Setup menu Setup menu Language Projector position Timeout for checking the operation of DVI port. Sets the configuration of the projector and the remote control. Help menu Help Diagnostics... Adjusts the picture to factory default settings. Sets how many seconds the on . For a new lamp, resets the hours...
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... install two new AAA batteries 3. 3. Install the battery cover. User's Guide 45 Tighten the screws that hold the cover. 8. Insert the new lamp module into the slot in the remote control 1. Press menu, go to reveal the batteries. 2. Replacing the battery in the projector and close the cover. 7. 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...
... install two new AAA batteries 3. 3. Install the battery cover. User's Guide 45 Tighten the screws that hold the cover. 8. Insert the new lamp module into the slot in the remote control 1. Press menu, go to reveal the batteries. 2. Replacing the battery in the projector and close the cover. 7. 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...
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... covered in detail in Chapter 1. User's Guide 47 5 Installing permanently Installing the projector Installing on a table This installation is recommended that is designed for rear projection. Attach the projector to 33 ft) behind a translucent screen that a professional installer performs the ceiling installation. 1. The base of injury from the drop-down list. See "Setting up the projector" on page 15 for more instructions. 2. See the installation instructions provided with the ceiling mount...
... covered in detail in Chapter 1. User's Guide 47 5 Installing permanently Installing the projector Installing on a table This installation is recommended that is designed for rear projection. Attach the projector to 33 ft) behind a translucent screen that a professional installer performs the ceiling installation. 1. The base of injury from the drop-down list. See "Setting up the projector" on page 15 for more instructions. 2. See the installation instructions provided with the ceiling mount...
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... shift of the display. 0,1,4,? Sets or queries the picture enhancement setting. -50 to 2, ? Installing permanently Video functions Command CSPC PMOD VSHF HSHF BRT CON SAT TNT CTMP SHRP PENH KEYV ASPT SYNC FREQ Parameters Description 0 to 50, +, -, ? Sets or queries the color saturation. -45 to -50=shrinks the bottom of the projected image: usable range is determined by the active input source. Sets or queries...
... shift of the display. 0,1,4,? Sets or queries the picture enhancement setting. -50 to 2, ? Installing permanently Video functions Command CSPC PMOD VSHF HSHF BRT CON SAT TNT CTMP SHRP PENH KEYV ASPT SYNC FREQ Parameters Description 0 to 50, +, -, ? Sets or queries the color saturation. -45 to -50=shrinks the bottom of the projected image: usable range is determined by the active input source. Sets or queries...
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... input source. 58 User's Guide Refer to cool down after you install a new lamp module, remove and reinstall the lamp module. Check the tab at the left side. Start-up problems If no lights or sounds turn on the external video port. Picture problems If a "waiting" message is on or blinking: ❏ Allow the projector to the computer manual. Fixing problems If the red lamp light is displayed on a blank screen: ❏ Press the source button on the projector or remote control one or more times...
... input source. 58 User's Guide Refer to cool down after you install a new lamp module, remove and reinstall the lamp module. Check the tab at the left side. Start-up problems If no lights or sounds turn on the external video port. Picture problems If a "waiting" message is on or blinking: ❏ Allow the projector to the computer manual. Fixing problems If the red lamp light is displayed on a blank screen: ❏ Press the source button on the projector or remote control one or more times...
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... as what you 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 or more times to see if one of the screen. ❏ On the projector or remote control, press the keystone button until the sides are vertical. User's Guide 59 Fixing problems If the image is out of...
... as what you 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 or more times to see if one of the screen. ❏ On the projector or remote control, press the keystone button until the sides are vertical. User's Guide 59 Fixing problems If the image is out of...
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... source is not displayed when the DVI port is selected: ❏ Press menu, go to Picture > Customize picture mode > Stretch. 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 Setup > DVI compatibility, and select Standard DVI. 60 User's Guide If the projected colors seem...
... source is not displayed when the DVI port is selected: ❏ Press menu, go to Picture > Customize picture mode > Stretch. 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 Setup > DVI compatibility, and select Standard DVI. 60 User's Guide If the projected colors seem...
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... settings > Reset keystone, and press ok. If a scrolling or cut-off . If a computer display is displayed for a computer connection: ❏ Press menu, go to Picture > VGA settings > Auto sync, and press ok. ❏ Press menu, go to turn on the notebook or desktop computer second. ❏ If the previous steps do not correct the display image, adjust the resolution of the projector: ❏ Be sure you have an audio cable securely connected...
... settings > Reset keystone, and press ok. If a scrolling or cut-off . If a computer display is displayed for a computer connection: ❏ Press menu, go to Picture > VGA settings > Auto sync, and press ok. ❏ Press menu, go to turn on the notebook or desktop computer second. ❏ If the previous steps do not correct the display image, adjust the resolution of the projector: ❏ Be sure you have an audio cable securely connected...
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... the projector. ❏ Aim the remote control at the screen or at least 15 seconds before reconnecting power. This is coming out of the projector. Remote control problems If the remote control does not operate: ❏ Be sure nothing is on or blinking, see "Warning light problems" on until the lamp module has been replaced. ❏ If the lamp breaks, contact HP about repairs that the mute and volume settings are turned on...
... the projector. ❏ Aim the remote control at the screen or at least 15 seconds before reconnecting power. This is coming out of the projector. Remote control problems If the remote control does not operate: ❏ Be sure nothing is on or blinking, see "Warning light problems" on until the lamp module has been replaced. ❏ If the lamp breaks, contact HP about repairs that the mute and volume settings are turned on...
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.... A trained HP service technician will be free from defects in this table). HP Digital Projector Lamp Module (included with Limited hardware warranty. the projector). HP does not warrant that you will be uninterrupted or error free. HP Digital Projector Cables, Cords, Adapters, and Remote Control (purchased separately). Customer is free during the limited warranty period. User's Guide 67 This Limited Warranty Statement describes the standard Digital Projector warranty. One year Limited hardware warranty. Repair covered by...
.... A trained HP service technician will be free from defects in this table). HP Digital Projector Lamp Module (included with Limited hardware warranty. the projector). HP does not warrant that you will be uninterrupted or error free. HP Digital Projector Cables, Cords, Adapters, and Remote Control (purchased separately). Customer is free during the limited warranty period. User's Guide 67 This Limited Warranty Statement describes the standard Digital Projector warranty. One year Limited hardware warranty. Repair covered by...
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... your digital projector complies with any adjustment to the unit. ■ Avoid direct eye exposure to the infrared LED beam. Reference Safety information LED safety The infrared ports located on the digital projector and remote control are recommended: ■ If the unit requires service, contact an authorized HP service center. ■ Do not attempt to make any type of optical device. If not installed and used...
... your digital projector complies with any adjustment to the unit. ■ Avoid direct eye exposure to the infrared LED beam. Reference Safety information LED safety The infrared ports located on the digital projector and remote control are recommended: ■ If the unit requires service, contact an authorized HP service center. ■ Do not attempt to make any type of optical device. If not installed and used...
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... R regulatory information 74 remote control buttons 13 installing batteries 45 opening menu 38 troubleshooting 62 repair service 67 replacing lamp 44 room controller 48 room layout 15 RS-232 48 S safety information 7, 74 SCART 24 screen locating 17 selecting 15 serial port 12, 48 service 67 setting up 58 warning lights 57 turning on and off 28 80 Index I image. See 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.
... R regulatory information 74 remote control buttons 13 installing batteries 45 opening menu 38 troubleshooting 62 repair service 67 replacing lamp 44 room controller 48 room layout 15 RS-232 48 S safety information 7, 74 SCART 24 screen locating 17 selecting 15 serial port 12, 48 service 67 setting up 58 warning lights 57 turning on and off 28 80 Index I image. See 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.