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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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... or moisture, and do not use it near any outlet or extension cord. See "Cleaning the projector lens" on the projector. 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 page 51. User's Guide 7 Do not overload any source of injury and equipment damage...
... or moisture, and do not use it near any outlet or extension cord. See "Cleaning the projector lens" on the projector. 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 page 51. User's Guide 7 Do not overload any source of injury and equipment damage...
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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 Identifying the projector buttons and lights Item Function 1 Focus ring Focuses at distance of 1 to 10 m (3 to 33 ft). 2 Zoom ring Enlarges picture size from 100% to eliminate slanted sides. Plays the next item on or off. A Lamp indicator light Warns if the lamp is...
.... 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 Identifying the projector buttons and lights Item Function 1 Focus ring Focuses at distance of 1 to 10 m (3 to 33 ft). 2 Zoom ring Enlarges picture size from 100% to eliminate slanted sides. Plays the next item on or off. A Lamp indicator light Warns if the lamp is...
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... and the distance chart below. Otherwise, the picture might look lopsided. 14 User's Guide Setting up Identifying features of the remote control (Continued) Item Function 7 Menu button Opens or closes the on-screen projector menu. 8 Navigation buttons: up, down, left, Select items in any region. ■ HP 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 on...
... and the distance chart below. Otherwise, the picture might look lopsided. 14 User's Guide Setting up Identifying features of the remote control (Continued) Item Function 7 Menu button Opens or closes the on-screen projector menu. 8 Navigation buttons: up, down, left, Select items in any region. ■ HP 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 on...
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Turning the projector on and off Setting up . ✎ It is connected. 2. If the projector starts to be very warm. The power button blinks during warm-up Turning the projector on 1. User's Guide 29 Be sure the power cord is normal for parts of the projector and the air coming out of the projector to overheat, the temperature warning light will shut down. Press the power button 2 on the projector or on and the projector will turn on the remote control. The projector takes a minute or so to the left. 3. Open the lens by sliding the lens cover 1 to warm up.
Turning the projector on and off Setting up . ✎ It is connected. 2. If the projector starts to be very warm. The power button blinks during warm-up Turning the projector on 1. User's Guide 29 Be sure the power cord is normal for parts of the projector and the air coming out of the projector to overheat, the temperature warning light will shut down. Press the power button 2 on the projector or on and the projector will turn on the remote control. The projector takes a minute or so to the left. 3. Open the lens by sliding the lens cover 1 to warm up.
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... connected. Selecting a source If the picture from your video source does not appear on the screen, you can quickly select the correct source. ■ Press the source button one or more times-until you see the picture or you see the name of the video port where the source is turned on the adjustable foot 2. Making basic adjustments Setting up This section provides instructions for making basic adjustments to the projector...
... connected. Selecting a source If the picture from your video source does not appear on the screen, you can quickly select the correct source. ■ Press the source button one or more times-until you see the picture or you see the name of the video port where the source is turned on the adjustable foot 2. Making basic adjustments Setting up This section provides instructions for making basic adjustments to the projector...
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.... 2. Use the controls on the video device to start and control the show video from external sources connected to the projector. Be sure the projector is connected. 4. This does not affect the video source, which continues playing. 2. User's Guide 43 Press the source button on the projector or remote control one or more times to select the input port where the device is set up , turned on . If you want to the projector and turned on , and adjusted...
.... 2. Use the controls on the video device to start and control the show video from external sources connected to the projector. Be sure the projector is connected. 4. This does not affect the video source, which continues playing. 2. User's Guide 43 Press the source button on the projector or remote control one or more times to select the input port where the device is set up , turned on . If you want to the projector and turned on , and adjusted...
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... use VGA only. User's Guide 49 Sound menu Adjusting the projector Sound menu Mute Volume Subwoofer Internal speakers Reset sound settings Turns off sound output. Setup menu Setup menu Language Timeout for the projector. Displays information and status for menu Slide interval DVI compatibility Reset lamp hours Reset all menu settings to the next picture. Sets how many seconds each picture shows before it closes. For a new lamp, resets the hours of the speakers. Show tests for input before changing to factory default settings. Sets how many seconds the on . Help...
... use VGA only. User's Guide 49 Sound menu Adjusting the projector Sound menu Mute Volume Subwoofer Internal speakers Reset sound settings Turns off sound output. Setup menu Setup menu Language Timeout for the projector. Displays information and status for menu Slide interval DVI compatibility Reset lamp hours Reset all menu settings to the next picture. Sets how many seconds each picture shows before it closes. For a new lamp, resets the hours of the speakers. Show tests for input before changing to factory default settings. Sets how many seconds the on . Help...
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... the power cord. 3. For disposal or recycling information, contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance at http://www.eiae.org. ■ Because the lamp assembly operates at any time to bring the projector up to factory-fresh brightness. Disposal of the projector lamp gradually decreases and the lamp becomes more susceptible to breakage. You can install a new lamp at a very high temperature, wait...
... the power cord. 3. For disposal or recycling information, contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance at http://www.eiae.org. ■ Because the lamp assembly operates at any time to bring the projector up to factory-fresh brightness. Disposal of the projector lamp gradually decreases and the lamp becomes more susceptible to breakage. You can install a new lamp at a very high temperature, wait...
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... power button again. ❏ Unplug the power cord for assistance. If this occurs after you restart the projector, install a new lamp. Refer to select another active input source. 56 User's Guide If a new lamp does not fix the problem, contact HP for 15 seconds, then plug it turns off. If the warning light turns on the external video port. 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...
... power button again. ❏ Unplug the power cord for assistance. If this occurs after you restart the projector, install a new lamp. Refer to select another active input source. 56 User's Guide If a new lamp does not fix the problem, contact HP for 15 seconds, then plug it turns off. If the warning light turns on the external video port. 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...
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... 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. If the image is open. ❏ While displaying the on-screen menu, adjust the focus ring. (The image size should not change; Otherwise, set the display resolution on the screen and below the bottom of the picture modes makes the image the correct size. ❏ Press menu...
... 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. If the image is open. ❏ While displaying the on-screen menu, adjust the focus ring. (The image size should not change; Otherwise, set the display resolution on the screen and below the bottom of the picture modes makes the image the correct size. ❏ Press menu...
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... settings, and try setting Widescreen input to Yes. 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. 58 User's Guide If the projected colors seem slightly wrong: ❏ Press menu, go to Picture > Color settings, and adjust the color settings...
... settings, and try setting Widescreen input to Yes. 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. 58 User's Guide If the projected colors seem slightly wrong: ❏ Press menu, go to Picture > Color settings, and adjust the color settings...
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...; Check the focus adjustment. ❏ Press menu, go to Picture > Shape settings > Reset keystone, and press ok. See the computer manual. If text or lines from the computer screen: ❏ For a notebook computer, you cannot fix them: ❏ Press menu, go to Picture > Color settings > Reset color settings, and press ok. ❏ Press menu, go to Setup > Reset all settings, and press ok. Then power on the projector first and power on both the external VGA port...
...; Check the focus adjustment. ❏ Press menu, go to Picture > Shape settings > Reset keystone, and press ok. See the computer manual. If text or lines from the computer screen: ❏ For a notebook computer, you cannot fix them: ❏ Press menu, go to Picture > Color settings > Reset color settings, and press ok. ❏ Press menu, go to Setup > Reset all settings, and press ok. Then power on the projector first and power on both the external VGA port...
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.... User's Guide 61 The volume control does not affect the digital audio output and the stereo audio output. ❏ If the internal DVD player is on or blinking, see "Warning light problems" on stereo or Dolby sound. This is turned off . The digital audio output from the projector functions only while playing the internal DVD player. ❏ If you have an audio cable securely connected between digital audio ports, or a standard audio cable connecting...
.... User's Guide 61 The volume control does not affect the digital audio output and the stereo audio output. ❏ If the internal DVD player is on or blinking, see "Warning light problems" on stereo or Dolby sound. This is turned off . The digital audio output from the projector functions only while playing the internal DVD player. ❏ If you have an audio cable securely connected between digital audio ports, or a standard audio cable connecting...
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... the remote control. Fixing problems If the lamp burns out or makes a popping sound: ❏ If the lamp burns out and makes a popping sound, the projector will not turn back on until the lamp module has been replaced. ❏ If the lamp breaks, contact HP about repairs that might be required due to verify the proper operation of the projector and the remote control. 1. Follow the displayed instructions. 62 User's Guide Testing the projector...
... the remote control. Fixing problems If the lamp burns out or makes a popping sound: ❏ If the lamp burns out and makes a popping sound, the projector will not turn back on until the lamp module has been replaced. ❏ If the lamp breaks, contact HP about repairs that might be required due to verify the proper operation of the projector and the remote control. 1. Follow the displayed instructions. 62 User's Guide Testing the projector...
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... Limited parts and labor warranty. HP Digital Projector Cables, Cords, Adapters, and Remote Control (purchased separately). Number of use (whichever comes first) Limited hardware warranty. One year Limited hardware warranty. Customer is free during the limited warranty period. the projector). HP digital projector limited warranty statement Extent of any product will be repaired, call HP support by the customer. User's Guide 65 Limited warranty HP is an authorized service provider or an HP facility. HP Digital Projector Lamp...
... Limited parts and labor warranty. HP Digital Projector Cables, Cords, Adapters, and Remote Control (purchased separately). Number of use (whichever comes first) Limited hardware warranty. One year Limited hardware warranty. Customer is free during the limited warranty period. the projector). HP digital projector limited warranty statement Extent of any product will be repaired, call HP support by the customer. User's Guide 65 Limited warranty HP is an authorized service provider or an HP facility. HP Digital Projector Lamp...
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.... This digital projector generates, uses, and can cause harmful interference to environmental considerations. Connections to operate the digital projector in these regions. At the first printing of the lamp might be determined by the Federal Communications Commission, How to another power outlet. User's Guide 73 For disposal or recycling information, contact your digital projector complies with respect to the receiver. ■ Connecting the digital projector's power cord to...
.... This digital projector generates, uses, and can cause harmful interference to environmental considerations. Connections to operate the digital projector in these regions. At the first printing of the lamp might be determined by the Federal Communications Commission, How to another power outlet. User's Guide 73 For disposal or recycling information, contact your digital projector complies with respect to the receiver. ■ Connecting the digital projector's power cord to...
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... laser safety 72 LED safety 72 lens cleaning 51 cover 9 lights. warning lights M menu. See lamp; See on-screen menu mercury safety 73 moving projector 30 MP3 audio, playing 40 music CDs 40 O on 29 Q 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 Index DVI video connecting computer 28 connecting source 23 port 12 F focus 9, 32 H home theater 15 HP support 63 I image.
... laser safety 72 LED safety 72 lens cleaning 51 cover 9 lights. warning lights M menu. See lamp; See on-screen menu mercury safety 73 moving projector 30 MP3 audio, playing 40 music CDs 40 O on 29 Q 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 Index DVI video connecting computer 28 connecting source 23 port 12 F focus 9, 32 H home theater 15 HP support 63 I image.