HP ep9010 User Manual
HP ep9010 Series Instant Cinema Digital Projector
User’s Guide
© Copyright 2004 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
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Digital Projection and Imaging
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Corvallis, OR 97330
First Edition July 2004
Contents
1 Setting up
Safety precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
What’s in the box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Identifying common features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Adjusting the shape of the picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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Contents
Adjusting a slanted picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
2 Playing DVDs and CDs
Using the built-in DVD player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Playing a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Using special play 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
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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
Contents
8 Reference
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Laser safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
LED safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Mercury safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Regulatory information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
U.S.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Japan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Korea. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Index
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Contents
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Setting up
Safety precautions
WARNING: Read and observe these precautions and all others in this manual to
reduce the risk of injury and equipment damage.
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■ Do not look directly into the lens when the lamp is on.
■ Do not expose the projector to rain or moisture, and do not use it near water.
■ Keep paper, plastic, and combustible material at least 0.5 m (2 ft) away from
the projector lens and exhaust vents.
■ Do not allow liquid, food, or small objects to get inside the projector. If
material gets inside the projector, contact HP for assistance.
■ Do not put anything on top of the projector. Do not place any liquids where
they might spill on the projector.
■ Do not block any vents on the projector. Do not place the projector near any
source of heat, such as a radiator or amplifier.
■ Use only an approved power cord rated for the voltage and current marked
on the product label. Do not overload any outlet or extension cord. Do not
circumvent the grounding prong on the power cord.
■ Route all cables so they are not located where people can step on them or trip
on them.
■ Place the projector flat on its base on a sturdy surface. Do not stand the
projector on its front surface.
■ Do not touch the lens with your fingers. See “Cleaning the projector lens” on
page 51. Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the projector case.
■ Do not open the projector except as instructed by this manual, and only after
allowing the projector to cool down.
■ If the projector is damaged in any way, contact HP for assistance.
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Setting up
What’s in the box?
Before setting up your projector, be sure your shipping box includes the
following items. If the shipping box does not contain any of the following items,
contact HP.
After you open the box and remove the contents, save the box in case you
must ship the projector.
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Identifying the contents of the box
Item Function
Projector Displays images.
1
Remote control (includes two AAA
2
batteries)
SCART-to-S-Video adapter Connects a SCART source output
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Controls projector.
to an S-video or composite-video
cable.
Included only with certain
✎
models.
Setting up
Identifying the contents of the box
Item Function
DVI-to-VGA adapter Connects a VGA cable to the DVI
4
User Guide package Contains documentation for the
5
Quick Setup Guide
6
Power cord Connects projector to power
7
(Continued)
port on the projector.
setup and use of the projector.
Provides instructions to help get
started.
source.
Identifying common features
Projector at a glance
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Setting up
Identifying major components
Item Function
Infrared port Receives signals from the remote
1
Button panel Contains control buttons and
2
Lens cover Protects the lens.
3
Lens Projects the image.
4
Speakers (4) Produce stereo sound.
5
DVD tray Plays a DVD or CD.
6
Base with subwoofer Produces low-frequency sound
7
Tilt Lever Levels the projector.
8
Projector buttons and lights
control.
indicator lights.
effects.
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Identifying the projector buttons and lights
Item Function
1
2
Focus ring Focuses at distance of 1 to 10 m (3
to 33 ft).
Zoom ring Enlarges picture size from 100% to
116%.
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4
5
6
7
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Source button Displays picture from the next input
port.
Picture mode button Selects the next picture and color
combination—can be customized.
Menu button Opens or closes the on-screen
projector menu.
Navigation buttons: up, down, left,
right, and ok
Volume adjustment Raises or lowers the sound level.
DVD menu button Opens the menu on a DVD.
Eject button Opens or closes the DVD tray.
Stop button Stops playing a DVD or CD.
Play/pause button Plays a DVD or CD or pauses
Next button Plays the next item on a DVD or
Previous button Displays the previous item on a
Keystone adjustment Adjusts picture to eliminate slanted
Hide button Blanks picture, mutes sound,
Power button Turns the projector on or off.
Select items in the projector menu
or DVD menu.
playing.
CD.
DVD or C D.
sides.
pauses internal DVD player.
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B
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Lamp indicator light Warns if the lamp is bad.
Temperature indicator light Warns if the projector is too hot.
Setting up
Back panel
Identifying back panel components
Item Function
1
2
DVI input port Connects DVI video source. Also
S-video input port Connects S-video source.
supports computer video source.
3
4
5
6
7
8
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Digital audio-out port Connects to a 5.1 digital sound
system.
Composite-video input port Connects composite-video source.
Headphone output port Connects headphones.
Power cord socket Connects power cord to projector.
Component-video input port
(YPbPr)
Audio-in port Connects stereo audio source.
Audio-out port Connects to stereo sound system.
Service port For service use only.
Connects component-video source.
Remote control
Before using the remote control, install two AAA batteries. See “Replacing
the battery in the remote control” on page 53.
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Setting up
Identifying features of the remote control
Item Function
1
2
3
4
5
6
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Power button Turns the projector on or off.
Keystone adjustment Adjusts the picture to eliminate
slanted sides.
Source button Displays picture from the next input
port.
Picture mode button Selects the next picture and color
combination—can be customized.
DVD buttons Control the DVD player. See
“Projector buttons and lights” on
page 10.
DVD menu button Opens the menu on a DVD.
Setting up
Identifying features of the remote control
Item Function
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Menu button Opens or closes the on-screen
Navigation buttons: up, down, left,
right, and ok
Volume adjustment Raises or lowers the sound level.
Mute button Turns sound on or off.
Hide button Blanks picture, mutes sound,
Infrared lens Sends signal from the remote
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projector menu.
Select items in the projector menu
or DVD menu.
pauses internal DVD player.
control to the projector.
Accessories
Enjoy more from your home theater with HP projector accessories. You can
purchase accessories at http://www.hp.com or through your projector dealer.
■ HP mobile screens with built-in handles—designed to be easy to carry and
set up anywhere you need them.
■ HP power cables—allow you to connect in any region.
■ HP cables—allow you to connect all audio-video equipment.
■ HP replacement lamp—brings your projector up to factory-fresh brightness.
Setting up the projector
Planning your layout
Consider the following suggestions when planning your room layout:
■ Select the projector and screen positions and the screen size according to
your room layout and the distance chart below. The zoom control on the
projector gives you some flexibility.
■ Be sure the projector is centered on the screen and perpendicular to it.
Otherwise, the picture might look lopsided.
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■ For the best picture, consider purchasing a quality projection screen. Some
screens are designed for wide-angle viewing, while others are designed to
concentrate brightness in the center. A flat surface colored white or light
gray will also give acceptable results.
■ For the most comfortable viewing, center your seating around the projection
line-of-sight. Depending on the screen material, viewing from far off center
might be unsatisfactory.
■ The best viewing distance is roughly the same distance from the screen as
the projector, but personal preferences vary widely.
■ If possible, place the bottom of the screen slightly above the level of the
projector.
■ Design the room so you can control the ambient light. Most people prefer
viewing with minimal lighting, but you can have acceptable results if you
limit ambient light on the screen. Bright room lighting might cause a
washed-out picture.
■ The most common video source is a DVD player, but sources can also
include devices, such as an audio/video receiver, VCR, hard disk video
recorder, video gaming device, or satellite receiver.
■ Depending on your personal setup, try to locate devices to minimize the
lengths of cables connecting them to the projector. If any cable is more than
3 m (10 ft), consider using high-quality, low-loss cables for best video and
audio quality.
■ For the ultimate home-theater experience, consider including a 5.1 surround
sound system, such as a Dolby Digital system. This system has five speakers
and a subwoofer.
■ For an external sound system, see the following diagram for a possible
speaker layout. Place all front speakers at the same distance from the
listener. Place the subwoofer near a wall or corner. Place surround speakers
at least as high as the listener’s head. Experiment with the speaker
placement.
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For best picture quality, place the projector 1.5 to 5 m (5 to 16 ft) from the
screen.
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Setting up
Image size relative to distance from the screen
Image size (diagonal) Image size (width) Distance (lens to screen)
(inches) (meters) (inches) (meters) (inches) (meters)
30 0.8 24 0.6 41 to 48 1.1 to 1.2
40 1.0 32 0.8 55 to 64 1.4 to 1.6
60 1.5 48 1.2 83 to 96 2.1 to 2.4
80 2.0 64 1.6 110 to 128 2.8 to 3.3
100 2.5 80 2.0 138 to 160 3.5 to 4.1
120 3.0 96 2.4 166 to 192 4.2 to 4.9
150 3.8 120 3.0 207 to 240 5.3 to 6.1
180 4.6 144 3.7 248 to 288 6.3 to 7.3
200 5.1 160 4.1 276 to 320 7.0 to 8.1
240 6.1 192 4.9 331 to 384 8.4 to 9.8
270 6.9 216 5.5 372 to 396 9.5 to 10.0
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Setting up
Connecting power
1. Place the projector on a stable platform located 1 to 10 m (3 to 33 ft) in front
of the screen. Ideally, the platform should be lower than the bottom of the
screen.
Do not place the projector on a soft surface, such as carpet or loose cloth.
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This will severely limit the sound from the subwoofer.
2. Connect one end of the power cord to the back of the projector
other end to a grounded electrical outlet
2.
1 and the
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Setting up
Connecting a video source
The internal DVD player provides optimal picture quality and the convenience of
a single remote control. If you connect an external video source, you should
consider picture quality.
Many video devices have more than one type of output port. When you connect
the device to the projector, choose the connection that provides the best picture
quality. Relative picture qualities are indicated by stars in the following diagram.
If you have several video sources, you can connect them to the different ports, or
you can connect them to an audio/video receiver and connect the receiver to the
projector (see “Connecting several video sources” on page 27).
The cables shown in the following sections are not included with the projector. If
you do not have an external audio system, you can connect the audio output from
the external video source to the projector audio input.
If you already have a home theater system with a TV, you can probably
connect the projector in place of the TV as the viewing device.
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Setting up
Connecting a component-video source
Examples: Cable box, DVD player, satellite receiver, and audio-video receiver
Requires:
■ Component-video cable
■ Many DVD players and other high-quality video devices provide
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component video output. The three RCA connectors might be labeled
YPbPr or YCbCr.
■ If possible, configure the video source to use progressive scan output,
such as 480p, 575p, or 720p. For additional information, refer to the
user documentation provided with the video source.
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Setting up
Connecting an S-video source
Examples: DVD players, VCRs, cable boxes, camcorders, and video gaming
devices
Requires:
■ S-video cable
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Setting up
Connecting a composite-video source
Examples: VCRs, DVD players, audio-video receivers, and video gaming
devices
Requires:
■ Composite-video cable
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Connecting a DVI source
Examples: Cable boxes, satellite receivers, and some computers
Requires:
■ DVI cable
Setting up
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Setting up
Connecting a SCART source
Examples: VCRs and DVD players
Requires:
■ S-video cable (or composite-video cable if source does not provide S-video
output)
■ S-video-to-SCART adapter (included with certain models)
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Setting up
Connecting a sound system
A high-quality 2.1 sound system is built into the projector. No connections are
required when using the internal DVD player. If you connect an external video
source to the projector, you can also connect its audio output to the projector’s
audio input.
If you want to listen to the audio in private, connect a stereo headphone to
the headphone output. This disables the built-in speakers.
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Setting up
If you have a home theater system or external sound system, you can connect the
audio output from the internal DVD player to that system. You can connect a 5.1
surround sound system with five speakers and a subwoofer for full surround
sound (connection
active only when using the internal DVD player. A digital audio connection
requires a digital coaxial cable, not an ordinary audio cable. Or you can connect a
stereo sound system to the projector (connection
1 in the following illustration). The digital audio output is
2 in the following illustration).
If you connect an external sound system, turn off the internal speakers.
Press the menu button, go to Sound > Internal speakers, and turn them
✎
off.
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