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281124-001.book Page 1 Tuesday, April 30, 2002 10:00 AM 1 Getting Started Product Features The Compaq iPAQ™ Microportable Projector MP3800 generates crisp, clear images onto a projection screen by using Digital Light Processing (DLP) technology.
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281124-001.book Page 4 Tuesday, April 30, 2002 10:00 AM Getting Started 6 7 Documentation kit: ■ Projector Setup Guide ■ CD-ROM containing the multilingual User’s Guide ■ Important Safety Information booklet ■ Worldwide Limited Warranty and Technical Support booklet ■ Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet ■ Program License Agreement ■ Carrying case If your shipping box does not contain all of the listed items, please contact your Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider.
281124-001.book Page 5 Tuesday, April 30, 2002 10:00 AM Getting Started Identifying the Projector Buttons Identifying the Projector Buttons Item 1 Symbol Control Function Power/Standby Powers the projector lamp on and off. The Power/Standby LED changes color modes to indicate the following operating modes: button 1. Flashing green indicates the projector is going into standby mode and cannot be restarted until the LED glows amber steadily. 2.
281124-001.book Page 6 Tuesday, April 30, 2002 10:00 AM Getting Started Identifying the Projector Buttons (Continued) Item 2 Symbol Control Function Menu button 1. Press this button once to start the on-screen display menu. 2. Press it again to select an item on the menu. 3. If pressed after selecting “yes” or “no” to a question, the request will be processed and the menu will go one level higher. 4.
281124-001.book Page 7 Tuesday, April 30, 2002 10:00 AM Getting Started Identifying the Projector Components A variety of cables can be connected to the projector, allowing the use of various audio and video sources. Identifying the Side Projector Components Item Symbol Component Function 1 USB connector Connects back to the computer allowing remote mouse functionality. 2 Audio-in connector Connects audio equipment, videocassette recorders, DVD players, personal computers, etc.
281124-001.book Page 8 Tuesday, April 30, 2002 10:00 AM Getting Started Identifying the Rear Projector Components Item Symbol Component Function 5 DVI connector Connects digital equipment. 6 VGA Connector Connects desktop or notebook computers, or pocket PCs. 7 Power connector Connects the power cable. The optional Home Theater Kit provides standard video and HDTV connections using the DVI and VGA ports. Refer to Chapter 6, “Using the Home Theater Kit,” for more information.
281124-001.book Page 1 Tuesday, April 30, 2002 10:00 AM 2 Using the Projector Setting Up the Projector Follow the instructions below and on the following pages to set up the projector. Separate setup instructions are described for the following products: ■ Notebook computers ■ Desktop computers ■ Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC with VGA capability The projector is hot pluggable and can be connected to any input source while the source is in use.
281124-001.book Page 2 Tuesday, April 30, 2002 10:00 AM Using the Projector Balancing the Projector The projector has a built-in elevator foot used to balance and elevate the projector. Always balance the projector before connecting any device to it. Turn the elevator foot sideways to balance the projector. To reduce the risk of the projector tipping or overturning, Å WARNING: always turn the elevator foot 90° from its original position before pressing the elevator button.
281124-001.book Page 3 Tuesday, April 30, 2002 10:00 AM Using the Projector Connecting the Projector to a Notebook Computer 1. Connect one end of the projector signal cable into the back of the projector and the other end to the DVI connector 1A or the VGA connector 1B on the notebook computer and tighten the screws. sure the signal cable aligns with the connector. Do not force ✎ Be the cable onto the connector or you may damage the signal cable or the projector. 2.
281124-001.book Page 4 Tuesday, April 30, 2002 10:00 AM Using the Projector Connecting the Projector to a Desktop Computer 1. Connect one end of the projector signal cable into the back of the projector and the other end to the DVI connector 1A or the VGA connector 1B on the desktop computer and tighten the screws. sure the signal cable aligns with the connector. Do not force ✎ Be the cable onto the connector or you may damage the signal cable or the projector. 2.
281124-001.book Page 5 Tuesday, April 30, 2002 10:00 AM Using the Projector Connecting the Projector to a Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC To connect the projector to a Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC, the Pocket PC must have a male connector adapter and a VGA-out PC Card with a 15-pin connector. The VGA-out PC Card with the 15-pin connector is not included with the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC. For information on purchasing the optional VGA-out PC Card, contact your Compaq authorized dealer or reseller.
281124-001.book Page 6 Tuesday, April 30, 2002 10:00 AM Using the Projector Powering On the Projector 1. Make sure the power cord and signal cable are securely connected. 2. Make sure the projector is perpendicular to the projection screen. projector cannot be placed perpendicular to the screen, use ✎ IfthetheImage Control adjustment in the OSD menu to adjust horizontal keystoning. Refer to Chapter 3, “Using the On-Screen Display Menu,” for more information 3.
281124-001.book Page 7 Tuesday, April 30, 2002 10:00 AM Using the Projector 5. Power on your source (computer, Pocket PC, VCR, etc.) and launch the software application being used to display images on the projection screen. If applicable, press the Function key on the computer designated for external display. the startup screen disappears, the video from the attached ✎ When computer displays. If there is no incoming video, the “No Source Found.
281124-001.book Page 8 Tuesday, April 30, 2002 10:00 AM Using the Projector Powering Off the Projector 1. Press the Power/Standby button 1 to turn off the projector lamp. The message “Going to Standby” displays and the LED on the Power/Standby button blinks amber. Allow the projector to cool down. Wait until you see a steady amber LED (approximately Ä 45CAUTION: seconds) before turning the projector back on. Failure to follow this caution can result in damage to the projector. 2.
281124-001.book Page 9 Tuesday, April 30, 2002 10:00 AM Using the Projector Adjusting the Projected Image There are three ways to adjust the projected image: ■ Adjusting the projector height ■ Adjusting the image size ■ Adjusting the projector focus Adjusting the Projector Height The projector has a built-in elevator foot that can raise the projector approximately 1 inch (2.54 cm). If the projector is mounted to a tripod, do not use the Ä CAUTION: elevator foot. To adjust the height: 1.
281124-001.book Page 10 Tuesday, April 30, 2002 10:00 AM Using the Projector 2. To lower the display angle, press the elevator button again and press down on the projector to lower it. Failure to press the elevator button before adjusting the Ä CAUTION: elevator foot can result in damage to the elevator mechanism. The projector is capable of correcting for vertical keystone (trapezoidal) distortion caused when the projector is tilted upward or downward from its normal horizontal position.
281124-001.book Page 11 Tuesday, April 30, 2002 10:00 AM Using the Projector Adjusting the Projector Focus To focus the projected image, rotate the focus ring 1 until the image is clear. The projector will focus at distances from 3.7 feet (1.1 meters) to 32.8 feet (10.0 meters). If vertical bars appear on the display after adjusting the focus, press the Resync button 2 to automatically synchronize and track the display.
281124-001.book Page 12 Tuesday, April 30, 2002 10:00 AM Using the Projector Image Size Adjustment Projected Image Sizes at Minimum Zoom 1 Projection Distance 3.7’ 1.1 m 6.5’ 2.0 m 13.1’ 4.0 m 16.4’ 5.0 m 23.0’ 7.0 m 26.3’ 8.0 m 32.8’ 10.0 m Screen Diagonal 1.9’ 0.6 m 3.3’ 1.0 m 6.7’ 2.0 m 8.4’ 2.6 m 11.8’ 3.9 m 13.4’ 4.1 m 16.8’ 5.1 m Screen Width 1.5’ 0.5 m 2.7’ 0.8 m 5.4’ 1.6 m 6.7’ 2.0 m 9.4’ 2.9 m 10.8’ 3.3 m 13.5’ 4.1 m Screen Height 1.1’ 0.3 m 2.0’ 0.6 m 4.0’ 1.2 m 5.
281124-001.book Page 1 Tuesday, April 30, 2002 10:00 AM 3 Using the On-Screen Display Menu Introducing the On-Screen Display Menu The adjustments for screen settings are located in the on-screen display (OSD) menu and can be viewed in one of the available languages. You can change these settings whenever you like by accessing the OSD. All settings are stored in Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EEPROM), a memory device which stores data even when the projector is turned off.
281124-001.book Page 2 Tuesday, April 30, 2002 10:00 AM Using the On-Screen Display Menu Adjusting the On-Screen Display Menu To launch and make adjustments to the OSD menu: 1. Press the Menu button 1 on the projector or the remote control. The Main menu will display on the projection screen. 2. To select a function, press the Plus (+) button 2 to scroll up the OSD menu. To reverse the scroll direction, press the Minus (-) button 3. 3.
281124-001.book Page 3 Tuesday, April 30, 2002 10:00 AM Using the On-Screen Display Menu Sample On-Screen Display Menu Adjustment Below is an example of how to operate the on-screen display menu. 1. To select the Image Control function, press the Minus (-) button until Image Control is highlighted, then press the Menu button on the projector to display the level 2 menu for Image Control. The level 2 menu displays expanded menu items. 2.
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281124-001.book Page 7 Tuesday, April 30, 2002 10:00 AM Using the On-Screen Display Menu Explaining Functions in the On-Screen Display Menu ■ Brightness—Adjusts the displayed image brightness. The default brightness value is 50%, and the settings range from 0 to 100. Press the Minus (-) button to darken the image. Press the Plus (+) button to brighten the image. ■ Contrast—Adjusts the displayed image contrast by changing the amount of black and white in the image.
281124-001.book Page 8 Tuesday, April 30, 2002 10:00 AM Using the On-Screen Display Menu ■ ❏ Vertical Keystone—Adjusts image distortion at the top and bottom widths of the screen caused by the projector being at an angle to the screen. ❏ Horizontal Keystone—Adjusts image distortion at the left and right sides of the screen caused by tilting the projector. ❏ Flip Image—Allows the projected image to be rotated or mirrored.
281124-001.book Page 9 Tuesday, April 30, 2002 10:00 AM Using the On-Screen Display Menu ■ Management—Allows you to control vertical and horizontal keystoning, view the cumulative lamp hours, or set the OSD horizontal and vertical position, timeout, and transparency. default, the OSD menu is on top of the displayed image. ✎ By Selecting OSD Transparency from the Management menu allows you to adjust this setting so the displayed image can be seen behind the OSD menu.
281124-001.book Page 10 Tuesday, April 30, 2002 10:00 AM Using the On-Screen Display Menu ■ Adjusting—Indicates the Resync button has been pressed or the Factory Reset option has been selected from the OSD menu. The message will disappear when the appropriate mode is detected and displayed by the projector. ■ Multiple inputs are active. Use the OSD to select the alternate sources—The projector has detected multiple inputs.
281124-001.book Page 1 Tuesday, April 30, 2002 10:00 AM 4 Using the Tripod Mount The Compaq Microportable Projector includes standard tripod mount capability on the bottom of the projector. This allows the projector to be mounted on tripods readily available at camera and other electronic stores. The tripod should be capable of supporting a weight of at Å WARNING: least five pounds. Refer to the owner’s manual that came with your tripod for more information. Do not overtighten the tripod mount screw.
281124-001.book Page 2 Tuesday, April 30, 2002 10:00 AM Using the Tripod Mount To connect the projector to the tripod: 1. If necessary, remove the tripod mounting block from the tripod. 2. If there is a guide pin on the tripod mounting block, align it with the guide pin hole 1 on the bottom of the projector. 3. Attach the tripod mounting block to the tripod mount hole 2 on the bottom of the projector.
281124-001.book Page 3 Tuesday, April 30, 2002 10:00 AM Using the Tripod Mount 4. Attach the projector and tripod mounting block to the tripod according to the tripod manufacturer’s instructions. projector can also be used in a ceiling-mount application ✎ The using the tripod mount screws.
281124-001.book Page 1 Tuesday, April 30, 2002 10:00 AM 5 Using the Remote Control The optional remote control has many convenient features. It combines some of the functions of the projector buttons with some of the functions of the computer mouse. Before using the remote control, be sure steps 1 through 3 have been completed under “Powering On the Projector” in Chapter 2.
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281124-001.book Page 4 Tuesday, April 30, 2002 10:00 AM Using the Remote Control There are two remote control receiver sensors on the projector. They are located on the Compaq logo plates on either side of the projector. When using the remote control, be sure these sensors are not blocked. The remote control will work up to 21.0 feet (6.4 meters) from the projector when pointed at one of the sensors.
281124-001.book Page 1 Tuesday, April 30, 2002 10:00 AM 6 Using the Home Theater Kit The Compaq Microportable Projector has been designed to integrate video decoding functionality into the projector itself. The optional Home Theater kit uses this video decoding functionality to offer a complete home theater solution. The optional Home Theater Kit is not included with the Compaq Microportable Projector.
281124-001.book Page 2 Tuesday, April 30, 2002 10:00 AM Using the Home Theater Kit Contents of the Home Theater Kit The home theater kit contains four cables: 6–2 1 DVI-Composite/S-video cable—connects the projector to a video source using either an S-video connector or a composite video connector. The video source can come with super video capabilities (e.g., DVD player, video cassette recorder, laser disc player, camcorder, satellite dish receiver, etc.) or without super video capabilities (e.g.
281124-001.book Page 3 Tuesday, April 30, 2002 10:00 AM Using the Home Theater Kit Connecting a DVD Player 1. Connect the S-video connector on the split end of the DVI-Composite/S-video cable 1 to the DVD player. 2. Connect the DVI connector end of the DVI-Composite/S-video cable to the DVI connector connector on the back of the projector 2. 3. Connect one end of the power cord into the back of the projector and the other end to an electrical outlet that is easily accessible and close to the projector.
281124-001.book Page 4 Tuesday, April 30, 2002 10:00 AM Using the Home Theater Kit Connecting a Videocassette Recorder (VCR) 1. Connect the composite video connector on the split end of the DVI-Composite/S-video cable 1 to the VCR. 2. Connect the DVI connector end of the DVI-Composite/S-video cable to the DVI connector connector on the back of the projector 2. 3.
281124-001.book Page 5 Tuesday, April 30, 2002 10:00 AM Using the Home Theater Kit Connecting a Camcorder 1. Connect the S-video connector on the split end of the DVI-Composite/S-video cable 1 to the camcorder. 2. Connect the DVI connector end of the DVI-Composite/S-video cable to the DVI connector connector on the back of the projector 2. 3. Connect one end of the power cord into the back of the projector and the other end to an electrical outlet that is easily accessible and close to the projector.
281124-001.book Page 6 Tuesday, April 30, 2002 10:00 AM Using the Home Theater Kit Connecting an HDTV Device 1. Connect one end of the VGA-to-HDTV/component video cable 1 to the HDTV device. 2. Connect the other end of the VGA-to-HDTV/component video cable to the VGA connector 2 on the back of the projector. 3. Connect the dual end of the Home Theater audio cable to the HDTV device 3. 4. Connect the single end of the Home Theater audio cable to the audio connector on the side of the projector 4. 5.
281124-001.book Page 7 Tuesday, April 30, 2002 10:00 AM Using the Home Theater Kit Connecting a Personal Computer (PC) 1. Connect one end of the VGA cable that came with the projector to the VGA connector 1 on the back of the projector. 2. Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the PC 2. 3. Connect one end of the PC audio cable to the audio connector on the side of the projector 3. 4. Connect the other end of the PC audio cable to the PC 4. 5.
281124-001.book Page 8 Tuesday, April 30, 2002 10:00 AM Using the Home Theater Kit HDTV Modes The Compaq Microportable Projector is capable of displaying various High Definition TV (HDTV) display modes. A variety of sources can be used to provide HDTV data to the projector for display.
281124-001.book Page 9 Tuesday, April 30, 2002 10:00 AM Using the Home Theater Kit When displaying HDTV content, it is recommended that you display it in its native 16:9 widescreen mode. For this, you may need to select the HDTV Fill to Aspect Ratio mode on the projector to preserve the height-to-width relationship of the material. Note that in this mode, you will have black stripes on top and bottom of the projected image, just as you see on a standard TV set when viewing widescreen content.
281124-001.book Page 1 Tuesday, April 30, 2002 10:00 AM 7 Care and Maintenance This section explains how to care for and maintain your Compaq projector during normal everyday use. Protecting the Projector To protect your projector from overheating and other types of damage, follow these suggestions: ■ Use only a power source and connection appropriate for this projector as indicated on the product label located on the bottom of the projector on the elevator foot.
281124-001.book Page 2 Tuesday, April 30, 2002 10:00 AM Care and Maintenance ■ Do not drop the projector or place it on an unstable surface. ■ Do not expose the projector to rain or moisture. ■ Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not walk on the cord. ■ Do not allow the projector to be exposed to high temperatures. ■ Do not open the projector or attempt to service this product for any reason other than to replace the lamp module.
281124-001.book Page 3 Tuesday, April 30, 2002 10:00 AM Care and Maintenance Replacing the Projector Lamp Module When the lamp reaches its end of life, it may pop or Å WARNING: rupture. To reduce the risk of personal injury, be careful when removing the lamp cover as broken glass may be present. Never open the lamp cover while the projector is operating or when the lamp is hot. The projector will alert you when the lamp approaches its failure mode or end of life. When the message “Lamp May Fail Soon.
281124-001.book Page 4 Tuesday, April 30, 2002 10:00 AM Care and Maintenance 3. Disconnect the power cord. 4. Use a coin to remove the screw 1 from the lamp cover. 5. Remove the cover 2. To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not drop the lamp Å WARNING: module or touch the glass bulb. The glass may shatter and cause an injury if it is dropped. Reverse the previous steps to replace the lamp module. The lamp contains < 0.125% mercury by weight.
281124-001.book Page 5 Tuesday, April 30, 2002 10:00 AM Care and Maintenance After the lamp module has been replaced, reset the lamp hours in the on-screen display menu to prevent the “Lamp May Fail Soon. Replacement Suggested” message from appearing again. To reset the lamp hours: 1. Be sure the projector is turned off. 2. Make sure all connections except the power cable are disconnected. 3. Press and hold the Menu button on top of the projector while turning the projector on. 4.
281124-001.book Page 1 Tuesday, April 30, 2002 10:00 AM 8 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Image does not appear on the projection screen. Solutions 1. Make sure the projector is powered on. 2. Ensure the lens cap has been removed. 3. Press the Power/Standby button again. 4. Ensure that the power cable is securely connected. 5. Ensure the pins on the connectors are not crooked or broken. 6. Turn off or disable the notebook or desktop computer screen saver function. 7.
281124-001.book Page 2 Tuesday, April 30, 2002 10:00 AM Troubleshooting Troubleshooting (Continued) Problem Solutions Scrolling, cut-off, or incorrect image displayed. 1. Press the Resync button. 2. Turn everything off, then power on the projector first and power on the notebook or desktop computer second. 3. If the above steps do not correct the display image, adjust the resolution of the notebook or desktop computer to 1024 x 768. 4. Access the OSD and ensure the Zoom mode is set to 1.
281124-001.book Page 3 Tuesday, April 30, 2002 10:00 AM Troubleshooting Troubleshooting (Continued) Problem Solutions Notebook computer or iPAQ Pocket PC screen is not displaying the presentation. Notebook computer: Most notebook computers have a monitor loop-through or simultaneous viewing function. Press the Fn + F4 function keys on the notebook computer to switch the image from the notebook screen to the projection screen or to toggle through the following three options: 1.
281124-001.book Page 4 Tuesday, April 30, 2002 10:00 AM Troubleshooting Troubleshooting (Continued) Problem Solutions Image is out of focus. 1. Adjust the Focus Ring on the projection lens. 2. Make sure the projection screen is within the required distance (3.7 to 40.7 feet, 1.1 to 12.4 meters) from the projector. 3. Check the projection lens to see if it needs cleaning. Follow the “Cleaning the Lens” procedure in Chapter 7 to clean the lens. Projected colors do not match computer or camcorder color.
281124-001.book Page 5 Tuesday, April 30, 2002 10:00 AM Troubleshooting Troubleshooting (Continued) Problem Only the Compaq startup screen displays. Solutions 1. Check that the cables are connected securely. 2. Verify that the proper input source is connected. 3. Make sure your notebook computer’s external video port is activated. A blue screen displays on the projection screen when a videocassette recorder, DVD player, or other video source is connected to the projector. 1.
281124-001.book Page 6 Tuesday, April 30, 2002 10:00 AM Troubleshooting Troubleshooting (Continued) Problem Solutions Lamp burns out or makes a popping sound. When the lamp reaches its end of life, it will burn out and may make a loud popping sound. If this happens, the projector will not turn back on until the lamp module has been replaced. Contact your local Compaq authorized dealer, seller, or reseller to purchase a replacement lamp module.
281124-001.book Page 7 Tuesday, April 30, 2002 10:00 AM Troubleshooting Troubleshooting (Continued) Problem Remote control does not operate. Solutions 1. Ensure the remote control is pointed at the sensor and is within 21.0 feet (6.4 meters) of the projector. 2. The battery may need to be replaced. 3. Verify that the battery is installed properly. Compatibility issues with equipment attached to the projector. Image size is too small or too large.
281124-001.book Page 8 Tuesday, April 30, 2002 10:00 AM Troubleshooting Troubleshooting (Continued) Problem Solutions The image is upside down or a mirror image is displayed. The projector has been set for operation in rear screen mode or ceiling mount mode. To display the image properly, access the on-screen display menu, select Image Control, select Flip Image, then restore the displayed image to the correct setting. Refer to Chapter 3, “Using the On-Screen Display Menu” for more information.
281124-001.book Page 1 Tuesday, April 30, 2002 10:00 AM Appendix Agency Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
281124-001.book Page 2 Tuesday, April 30, 2002 10:00 AM Agency Regulatory Notices Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that if any changes or modifications are made to this device, not expressly approved by Compaq Computer Corporation, this may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Cables Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.
281124-001.book Page 3 Tuesday, April 30, 2002 10:00 AM Agency Regulatory Notices Canadian Notice This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Avis Canadien Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
281124-001.book Page 4 Tuesday, April 30, 2002 10:00 AM Agency Regulatory Notices Japanese Notice Power Cords The power cord set (flexible cord or wall plug) received with the projector meets the requirements for use in the country where you purchased the equipment. If you need to obtain a power cord for a different country, you should purchase a power cord that is approved for use in that country.
