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61799-001.book Page ii Thursday, April 25, 2002 3:13 PM © 2002 Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. Compaq, the Compaq logo, and iPAQ are trademarks of Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.
261799-001.book Page 1 Thursday, April 25, 2002 3:13 PM 1 Getting Started Product Features The Compaq iPAQ™ Microportable Projector MP1200 generates crisp, clear images onto a projection screen by using the latest LCD technology.
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261799-001.book Page 4 Thursday, April 25, 2002 3:13 PM Getting Started 5 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 If your shipping box does not contain all of the listed items, please contact your Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider.
261799-001.book Page 5 Thursday, April 25, 2002 3:13 PM Getting Started Identifying the Projector Buttons Identifying the Projector Buttons Item Symbol Control Function 1 Source button Selects the input source. 2 Resync button Automatically synchronizes the projector to track the input source.
261799-001.book Page 6 Thursday, April 25, 2002 3:13 PM Getting Started Identifying the Projector Buttons (Continued) Item 3 Symbol Control Function Power/Standby Powers the projector lamp on and off. The 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.
261799-001.book Page 7 Thursday, April 25, 2002 3:13 PM Getting Started Identifying the Projector Buttons (Continued) Item Symbol Control Function 6 Minus button Selects and adjusts the on-screen scroll-down menu functions. 7 Plus button Selects and adjusts the on-screen scroll-up menu functions. 8 Infrared receiver Receives infrared signals from the remote control. Point the remote control at this spot to make it work.
261799-001.book Page 8 Thursday, April 25, 2002 3:13 PM Getting Started Identifying the Input/Output Panel Components A variety of cables can be connected to the Input/Output Panel on the projector, allowing the projector to use various video sources.
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261799-001.book Page 1 Thursday, April 25, 2002 3:13 PM 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 ■ Monitor The projector is hot pluggable and can be connected to any input source while the source is in use.
261799-001.book Page 2 Thursday, April 25, 2002 3:13 PM Using the Projector Connecting the Projector to a Notebook Computer 1. Connect one end of the projector signal cable into the VGA-in connector on the side 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.
261799-001.book Page 3 Thursday, April 25, 2002 3:13 PM Using the Projector Connecting the Projector to a Desktop Computer 1. Connect one end of the projector signal cable into the VGA-in connector on the side 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.
261799-001.book Page 4 Thursday, April 25, 2002 3:13 PM 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.
261799-001.book Page 5 Thursday, April 25, 2002 3:13 PM Using the Projector Connecting a Monitor 1. Connect the monitor cable 1 to the VGA-out connector on the side of the projector. 2. Connect one end of the power cord 2 into the side of the projector, and the other end to an electrical outlet that is easily accessible and close to the projector. Powering On the Projector 1. Make sure the power cord and signal cable are securely connected.
261799-001.book Page 6 Thursday, April 25, 2002 3:13 PM Using the Projector 2. Remove the lens cap 1 from the projector by pressing in on the tabs on either side of the lens cap and pulling it straight out. 3. Press the Power/Standby button 2 on the top of the projector and allow the projector to warm up for one to two minutes. When the projector has warmed up, the Compaq startup screen displays and the LED on the Power/Standby button 2 turns green. 4. Power on your source (computer, Pocket PC, VCR, etc.
261799-001.book Page 7 Thursday, April 25, 2002 3:13 PM Using the Projector Using Auto Power-On The projector can be set to turn on automatically whenever a valid signal is detected from an input source. This feature is disabled for shipping. To enable it, use the Input Source Select menu item in the On-Screen Display menu. Refer to Chapter 3, “Using the On-Screen Display Menu,” for more information. Powering Off the Projector 1. Press the Power/Standby button 1 to turn off the projector lamp.
261799-001.book Page 8 Thursday, April 25, 2002 3:13 PM 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). To adjust the height: 1.
261799-001.book Page 9 Thursday, April 25, 2002 3:13 PM Using the Projector The projector is capable of correcting for keystone (trapezoidal) distortion caused when the projector is tilted upward or downward from its normal horizontal position. This feature corrects keystoning by making the width of the top and bottom of the screen the same. Access this feature using the Image Control selection of the on-screen display (OSD) menu.
261799-001.book Page 10 Thursday, April 25, 2002 3:13 PM 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 4.9 feet (1.5 meters) to 19.7 feet (6.0 meters). If vertical bars appear on the display after adjusting the focus, press the Resync button 2 to automatically synchronize and track the display.
261799-001.book Page 11 Thursday, April 25, 2002 3:13 PM Using the Projector Image Size Adjustment Projected Image Sizes at Minimum Zoom 1 Screen Diagonal 2.3’ 0.7 m 3.9’ 1.2 m 4.9’ 1.5 m 6.2’ 1.9 m 7.5’ 2.3 m 9.5’ 2.9 m Screen Width 2.0’ 0.6 m 3.0’ 0.9 m 3.9’ 1.2 m 5.2’ 1.6 m 6.2’ 1.9 m 7.5’ 2.3 m Screen Height 1.3’ 0.4 m 2.3’ 0.7 m 3.0’ 0.9 m 3.9’ 1.2 m 4.6’ 1.4 m 5.6’ 1.7 m Projection Distance 4.9’ 1.5 m 7.9’ 2.4 m 10.5’ 3.2 m 13.1’ 4.0 m 15.7’ 4.8 m 19.7’ 6.
261799-001.book Page 1 Thursday, April 25, 2002 3:13 PM 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.
261799-001.book Page 2 Thursday, April 25, 2002 3:13 PM 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 Minus (-) button 2 to scroll down the OSD menu. To reverse the scroll direction, press the Plus (+) button 3. 3.
261799-001.book Page 3 Thursday, April 25, 2002 3:13 PM 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 Enter/Accept button on the projector to display the level 2 menu for Image Control. The level 2 menu displays expanded menu items. 2.
1799-001.book Page 4 Thursday, April 25, 2002 3:13 PM Using the On-Screen Display Menu 5. After making the adjustment, select Save and Return. To void any changes made, select Cancel instead of Save and Return. 6. To save all current settings and immediately exit, press the Menu button on top of the projector. or To make changes before exiting, select Exit from the Main menu. If the display is a second-, third-, or fourth-level menu, select Save and Return or Cancel, then select Exit from the Main menu.
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261799-001.book Page 7 Thursday, April 25, 2002 3:13 PM Using the On-Screen Display Menu On-Screen Display Menu Adjustments (Continued) Main Menu Menu Level 2 Menu Level 3 A/V & HDTV Control HDTV/Video Fill to Screen Fill to Aspect Ratio Center Image RGB Y Pb Pr Y Cb Cr Adjustment Scale Color Space Gamma Save and Return Cancel Picture in Picture Enable PIP Size Location Source On/Off Selection Small/Medium/Large Horizontal Adj. Scale Vertical Adj.
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261799-001.book Page 9 Thursday, April 25, 2002 3:13 PM 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 lighten the image. ■ Contrast—Adjusts the displayed image contrast by changing the amount of black and white in the image.
261799-001.book Page 10 Thursday, April 25, 2002 3:13 PM Using the On-Screen Display Menu ■ ❏ Vertical Keystone—Adjusts image distortion at the top and bottom widths of the screen caused by tilting the projector. ❏ Flip Image—Allows the projected image to be rotated. Color—Adjusts color balance to compensate for ambient conditions using three submenus: ❏ 7100 K—Factory default ❏ Custom Color—Modifies the color temperature balance. Displayed only when VGA sources are displayed.
261799-001.book Page 11 Thursday, April 25, 2002 3:13 PM Using the On-Screen Display Menu ■ A/V & HDTV Control—Allows you to stretch the format to fill the screen or to use the original aspect ratio and fill the screen, using HDTV (High Definition Television) format. Refer to the “HDTV Modes” section of Chapter 6 for more information. Also allows color space selection, audio preference selection, and Gamma adjustment. ■ Picture in Picture—Turns picture in picture (PIP) mode on and off.
261799-001.book Page 12 Thursday, April 25, 2002 3:13 PM Using the On-Screen Display Menu ■ Multiple inputs are active. Use the OSD to select the alternate sources—The projector has detected multiple inputs. This message may appear when powering up, returning from Standby, or when the Source button is pressed on the projector or remote control. If no selection is made within 10 seconds, the currently displayed source will remain as the active source.
261799-001.book Page 1 Thursday, April 25, 2002 3:13 PM 4 Using the Ceiling Mount The projector includes ceiling mount capability on the bottom of the projector. This allows the projector to be mounted from the ceiling using any ceiling mount bracket that matches the screw hole configuration on the projector. An optional ceiling mount bracket with the correct screw hole configuration is available from Compaq. The kit also includes 15 foot cables.
261799-001.book Page 2 Thursday, April 25, 2002 3:13 PM Using the Ceiling Mount To use the projector with a ceiling mount bracket: 1. Carefully turn the projector upside down. 2. Line up the screw holes on the projector 1 with the screw holes on the ceiling mount bracket. 3. Tighten the screws. 4. Connect any necessary cables. 5. Access the on-screen display menu and select Image Control. Then select Flip Image. to Chapter 3, “Using the On-Screen Display Menu,” for ✎ Refer more information. 6.
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261799-001.book Page 1 Thursday, April 25, 2002 3:13 PM 5 Using the Remote Control The optional remote control has many convenient features. It allows remote use of many of the functions of the projector buttons. 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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261799-001.book Page 1 Thursday, April 25, 2002 3:13 PM 6 Using the Home Theater Kit The Compaq Microportable Projector has been designed to integrate the 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.
261799-001.book Page 2 Thursday, April 25, 2002 3:13 PM Using the Home Theater Kit Contents of the Home Theater Kit The home theater kit contains five cables: 6–2 1 S-video cable—connects the projector to a video source with super video capabilities (e.g., DVD player, video cassette recorder, laser disc player, camcorder, satellite dish receiver, etc.) using an S-video connector. 2 Composite video cable—connects the projector to a video source without super video capabilities (e.g.
261799-001.book Page 3 Thursday, April 25, 2002 3:13 PM Using the Home Theater Kit Connecting a DVD Player 1. Connect one end of the S-video cable 1 to the DVD player. 2. Connect the other end of the S-video cable to the S-video connector on the Input/Output Panel on the projector 2. 3. Connect one end of the power cord into the side of the projector and the other end to an electrical outlet that is easily accessible and close to the projector.
261799-001.book Page 4 Thursday, April 25, 2002 3:13 PM Using the Home Theater Kit Connecting a Videocassette Recorder (VCR) 1. Connect one end of the composite video cable 1 to the VCR. 2. Connect the other end of the composite video cable to the composite video connector on the Input/Output Panel on the projector 2. 3. Connect one end of the power cord into the side of the projector and the other end to an electrical outlet that is easily accessible and close to the projector.
261799-001.book Page 5 Thursday, April 25, 2002 3:13 PM Using the Home Theater Kit Connecting a Camcorder 1. Connect one end of the S-video cable 1 to the camcorder. 2. Connect the other end of the S-video cable to the Input/Output Panel on the projector 2. 3. Connect one end of the power cord into the side of the projector and the other end to an electrical outlet that is easily accessible and close to the projector.
261799-001.book Page 6 Thursday, April 25, 2002 3:13 PM 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 Input/Output Panel on the projector. 3. Connect one end of the power cord into the side of the projector and the other end to an electrical outlet that is easily accessible and close to the projector.
261799-001.book Page 7 Thursday, April 25, 2002 3:13 PM Using the Home Theater Kit Connecting Stereo Speakers 1. Connect one end of the VGA cable that came with the projector to the VGA-in connector 1 on the side of the projector. 2. Connect the other end of the VGA cable to a personal computer (PC) with DVD capability 2. 3. Connect the dual end of the Home Theater audio cable 3 to a receiver attached to stereo speakers. 4.
261799-001.book Page 8 Thursday, April 25, 2002 3:13 PM 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.
261799-001.book Page 9 Thursday, April 25, 2002 3:13 PM 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.
261799-001.book Page 1 Thursday, April 25, 2002 3:13 PM 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.
261799-001.book Page 2 Thursday, April 25, 2002 3:13 PM Care and Maintenance ■ Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. These openings must not be blocked or covered. Never push objects of any kind into cabinet slots or other openings. ■ 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.
261799-001.book Page 3 Thursday, April 25, 2002 3:13 PM Care and Maintenance 3. If the cloth is dirty or smears the lens, wash the cloth. If the cloth is still dirty after washing it or the fabric is damaged, replace it. not use fabric softener when washing a cleaning cloth or ✎ Do softener sheets when drying the cloth. CAUTION: Do not store a cleaning cloth in contact with the lens for a Ä long time as doing so may contaminate the lens with dye from the cloth.
261799-001.book Page 4 Thursday, April 25, 2002 3:13 PM Care and Maintenance Follow these steps to replace the projector lamp module: 1. Turn off the projector by pressing the Power/Standby button on the top of the projector. 2. Allow the projector to cool down for at least 30 minutes. WARNING: The lamp assembly operates at a very high temperature. To Å reduce the risk of personal injury, allow the projector to cool down for at least 30 minutes before opening the lamp cover.
261799-001.book Page 5 Thursday, April 25, 2002 3:13 PM Care and Maintenance 7. Use a coin or flathead screwdriver to remove the two screws from the lamp module 4. 8. Pull the lever up 5 and pull the lamp module straight out of the projector 6. 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.
261799-001.book Page 6 Thursday, April 25, 2002 3:13 PM 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.
261799-001.book Page 1 Thursday, April 25, 2002 3:13 PM 8 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Solutions Image does not appear on the projection screen. 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.
261799-001.book Page 2 Thursday, April 25, 2002 3:13 PM 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.
261799-001.book Page 3 Thursday, April 25, 2002 3:13 PM 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.
261799-001.book Page 4 Thursday, April 25, 2002 3:13 PM 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 (6.6 to 32.8 feet, 2.0 to 10.0 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.
261799-001.book Page 5 Thursday, April 25, 2002 3:13 PM Troubleshooting Troubleshooting (Continued) Problem Solutions Only the Compaq startup screen displays. 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.
261799-001.book Page 6 Thursday, April 25, 2002 3:13 PM Troubleshooting Troubleshooting (Continued) Problem Solutions Lamp shuts off. 1. If the Standby LED flashes green, the projector has overheated and will automatically shut down. Wait five to ten minutes until the LED stops flashing and the Power/Standby button turns amber before restarting the projector again. 2. A minor power surge may cause the lamp to shut off. Wait a few minutes, then turn it back on. 3.
261799-001.book Page 7 Thursday, April 25, 2002 3:13 PM Troubleshooting Troubleshooting (Continued) Problem Solutions Projector suddenly shuts down and the power button LED blinks rapidly. An over-temperature event has been detected. This usually occurs when either the airflow to the unit has been obstructed or a fan has failed. If airflow is obstructed, remove the obstruction, unplug the projector, re-plug the projector, and restart.
261799-001.book Page 8 Thursday, April 25, 2002 3:13 PM Troubleshooting Troubleshooting (Continued) Problem Solutions Image size is too small or too large. 1. Adjust the digital zoom or move the camera until the image is the desired size. 2. The projector may be set to display in the center of the display area without any expansion. To change the setting, access the on-screen display menu, select A/V & HDTV Control, select HDTV/Video, then select how the image should be shown in the display area.
261799-001.book Page 1 Thursday, April 25, 2002 3:13 PM 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.
261799-001.book Page 2 Thursday, April 25, 2002 3:13 PM 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.
261799-001.book Page 3 Thursday, April 25, 2002 3:13 PM 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.
261799-001.book Page 4 Thursday, April 25, 2002 3:13 PM 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.
