Compaq MP3800 User Guide

Compaq iPAQ Microportable Projector MP3800

User’s Guide

Document Part Number: 281124-001

June 2002

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Product Features

The Compaq iPAQ™ Microportable Projector MP3800 generates crisp, clear images onto a projection screen by using Digital Light Processing (DLP) technology. The microportable projector offers the latest in portable projection technology, including:

1024 x 768 native XGA resolution

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Maximum resolution: 1280 x 1024 (SXGA)

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High Definition Television (HDTV) capable 720p, 1080i,

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480p, and 480i via VGA port

User replaceable high-efficiency, long-life lamp

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Zoom lens

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High brightness with lamp saver mode for longer lamp life

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Mono speaker

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Screw for either tripod or ceiling mount

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Optimum weight (under 4.0 pounds/2.0 kg)

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Convenient resync capability

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16.7 million displayable colors

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Available interfaces:

Standard analog VGA

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DVI

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S-video/composite video via DVI connector

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Component/HDTV via VGA connector

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Audio-in

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USB for remote mouse functions

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Full-featured remote control with remote mouse and laser pointer

Home Theater Kit [available option]

DVI-Composite/S-video cable

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VGA-to-HDTV/Component video cable

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PC/RCA stereo audio cables

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Multilingual on-screen adjustment menu

Plug and Play capability

Security lock slot

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Introduction

Before setting up your Compaq Microportable Projector, be sure your shipping box includes the following items:

Getting Started

Projector and lens cap

10-foot power cable

VGA signal cable for use with computers, notebooks, and

some handheld products

USB cable

Remote control (battery included)

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If your shipping box does not contain all of the listed items, please contact your Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider.

Documentation kit:

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Projector Setup Guide

CD-ROM containing the multilingual

Important Safety Information

booklet

User’s Guide

Worldwide Limited Warranty and Technical Support

booklet

Worldwide Telephone Numbers

Program License Agreement

Carrying case

booklet

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Identifying the Projector Buttons

Item Symbol Control Function

Power/Standby

button

Powers the projector lamp on and off. The Power/Standby LED changes color modes to indicate the following operating modes:

1. Flashing green indicates the projector is going into standby mode and cannot be restarted until the LED glows amber steadily.

2. The LED button rapidly flashing green indicates the lamp has automatically shut down due to an overtemperature event.

3. A steady amber LED indicates the projector is ready to power-up.

4. A steady green LED indicates the projector is on and operating properly.

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Getting Started

Identifying the Projector Buttons

Item Symbol Control Function

button 1. Press this button once to start the

Plus

button Selects and adjusts the on-screen

Minus

button Selects and adjusts the on-screen

Resync

button Automatically synchronizes the

To use standby mode, press the

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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. If pressed after changing an adjustment scale, the new information will be saved and the menu will go one level higher.

scroll-up menu functions.

scroll-down menu functions.

projector to track the input source.

Power/Standby

a six to ten second delay, the unit enters Standby mode and the projector lamp turns off. A “Going to Standby” message appears on the screen for the duration of the six to ten second delay. When the message disappears from the screen, there is a 45 second delay before the lamp can be turned back on. Wait 45 seconds to allow the lamp to cool before pressing the again. To avoid going to Standby, press the again within the first five seconds.

button and, after

Power/Standby

button

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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

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USB connector Connects back to the computer

allowing remote mouse functionality.

Audio-in connector Connects audio equipment,

videocassette recorders, DVD players, personal computers, etc., allowing sound to be played through the projector speaker.

Infrared receiver (both sides of projector)

Speaker Allows audio equipment to play

Receives infrared signals from the remote control. Point the remote control at these spots to make it work.

through the projector.

Getting Started

Identifying the Rear Projector Components

Item Symbol Component Function

DVI connector Connects digital equipment.

VGA Connector Connects desktop or notebook

computers, or pocket PCs.

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.

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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

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Desktop computers

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Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC with VGA capability

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The projector is hot pluggable and can be connected to any input source while the source is in use.

Place the projector on a stable desk, table, tripod, or ceiling mount at a distance not less than 3.7 feet (1.1 meters) and not greater than 32.8 feet (10.0 meters) from the projection screen.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment:

■ Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature.

■ Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all times.

■ Disconnect power from the projector by unplugging the power cord from the electrical outlet.

■ Do not place anything on power cords or cables. Arrange them so that no one may accidentally step on or trip over them. Do not pull on a cord or cable. When unplugging from the electrical outlet, grasp the cord by the plug.

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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.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of the projector tipping or overturning,

always turn the elevator foot 90° from its original position before pressing the elevator button. Refer to the “Adjusting the Projector Height” section later in this chapter.

CAUTION: If the projector is mounted to a tripod, do not use the

elevator foot.

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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 the VGA connector tighten the screws.

Be sure the signal cable aligns with the connector. Do not force

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the cable onto the connector or you may damage the signal cable or the projector.

B on the notebook computer and

A or

2. Connect one end of the power cord projector, and the other end to an electrical outlet that is easily accessible and close to the projector.

into the back of the

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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 the VGA connector the screws.

Be sure the signal cable aligns with the connector. Do not force

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the cable onto the connector or you may damage the signal cable or the projector.

B on the desktop computer and tighten

A or

2. Connect one end of the power cord projector, and the other end to an electrical outlet that is easily accessible and close to the projector.

into the back of the

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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. To locate a reseller near you, refer to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet that came with your projector or, to purchase directly from Compaq, refer to the Compaq website at

1. Connect one end of the signal cable 1 into the back of the projector and connect the other end to the VGA-out PC Card. The VGA-out PC Card may be inserted into the PC slot on the Compaq Pocket PC before or after connecting the signal cable.

Be sure the signal cable aligns with the connector. Do not force

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the cable onto the connector or you may damage the signal cable or the projector.

http://www.compaq.com/products/iPAQ.

2. Connect one end of the power cord projector, and the other end to an electrical outlet that is easily accessible and close to the projector.

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into the back of the

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.

If the projector cannot be placed perpendicular to the screen, use

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the Image Control adjustment in the OSD menu to adjust horizontal keystoning. Refer to Chapter 3, “Using the On-Screen Display Menu,” for more information

3. Remove the lens cap on the tabs on either side of the lens cap and pulling it straight out.

4. Press the

When the projector has warmed up, the Compaq startup screen displays and the LED on the turns green.

Power/Standby

from the projector by pressing in

button 2 on the top of the projector.

Power/Standby

button

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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.

When the startup screen disappears, the video from the attached

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computer displays. If there is no incoming video, the “No Source Found. Please Check Signal Cable” message will display on the projection screen.

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Using the Projector

Powering Off the Projector

1. Press the projector lamp.

The message “Going to Standby” displays and the LED on the cool down.

CAUTION: Wait until you see a steady amber LED (approximately

45 seconds) before turning the projector back on. Failure to follow this caution can result in damage to the projector.

2. Once the disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and the projector

Power/Standby

button 1 to turn off the

button blinks amber. Allow the projector to

LED has turned steady amber,

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Adjusting the Projected Image

There are three ways to adjust the projected image:

Adjusting the projector height

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Adjusting the image size

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Adjusting the projector focus

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Adjusting the Projector Height

The projector has a built-in elevator foot that can raise the projector approximately 1 inch (2.54 cm).

CAUTION: If the projector is mounted to a tripod, do not use the

elevator foot.

To adjust the height:

1. Raise the projector to the desired display angle, then press the elevator button

to release the elevator foot 2.

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2. To lower the display angle, press the elevator button again and press down on the projector to lower it.

CAUTION: Failure to press the elevator button before adjusting the

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. 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. Refer to Chapter 3, “Using the On-Screen Display Menu,” for more information. The keystone effect can be corrected when the projector is tilted upward up to 30 degrees or downward up to 40 degrees.

The projector can also correct for horizontal keystone (trapezoidal) distortion caused when the projector is not placed perpendicular to the screen. This correction can also be made using the Image Control selection of the OSD menu.

Adjusting the Image Size

The projector zoom feature is capable of increasing the image size up to 20%. To increase or decrease the image size, turn the projector zoom ring left or right.

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