Compaq MP1600 Microportable Projector User's Guide
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CONTENTS preface USING THIS GUIDE Symbols and Conventions..................................................................v Warning Messages ............................................................................vi book 1 ENGLISH Product Features ..............................................................................1-1 Introduction .....................................................................................1-2 Setting Up the Projector ................................................
Care and Maintenance .................................................................. 1-26 Protecting the Projector ............................................................ 1-26 Cleaning the Lens ..................................................................... 1-27 Replacing the Projector Lamp Module .................................... 1-28 appendix A TROUBLESHOOTING appendix B AGENCY REGULATORY NOTICES Federal Communications Commission Notice .............................. B-1 Modifications..
preface Using This Guide The User's Guide includes general information about your projector, troubleshooting and diagnostics, and technical specifications. Symbols and Conventions The following words and symbols mark special messages throughout this guide: ! WARNING: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or loss of life.
Warning Messages Before operating the projector, please read the following messages. ! WARNING: To reduce the risk of harm to your eyes, do not look directly into the bright light of the projection lens. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the projector other than to replace the lamp module.
book 1 English Product Features The Compaq MP1600 Microportable Projector generates crisp, clear images onto a projection screen by using Digital Light Processing (DLP) Technology. The features include the following: 120-watt 1024 high-efficiency, long-life lamp × 768 native XGA resolution Maximum Digitally Weighs zooms to 32× 4.2 pounds (weight may vary slightly) Standard All resolution: 1280 × 1024 SXGA VGA analog connection digital DFP connection Convenient 16.
Introduction The Compaq MP1600 Microportable Projector comes with the following items: Projector 10-foot Two and lens cap power cable signal cables: One VGA signal cable for use with computers, portables, and some handheld products One digital DFP (digital flat panel) signal cable for use with compatible digital sources Carrying Lens case and separate projector carrying handle cleaning cloth kit Phillips Quick screwdriver Setup card, this User’s Guide and other documentation
If your shipping box does not contain all of the listed items, please contact your Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. Setting Up the Projector Instructions below and on the following pages explain how to set up the projector.
Connecting the Projector to a Portable Computer 1. Connect one end of the projector signal cable to the projector and the other end to the VGA connector 1B or the DFP connector 1A on the portable computer and tighten the screws. Use the VGA cable OR the DFP cable; do not connect both cables. sure the signal cable aligns with the connector. Do not ✎Be force the cable onto the connector or you may damage the signal cable or the projector. 2.
Connecting the Projector to a Desktop Computer 1. Connect one end of the projector signal cable 1B to the projector and the other end to the VGA connector on the desktop computer and tighten the screws. computer has a digital connector, connect one end of ✎Iftheyour digital flat panel (DFP) signal cable 1A to the digital connector on the projector and the other end to the digital connector on the computer. Connect either the VGA cable OR the DFP cable; do not connect both cables.
Connecting the Projector to a Compaq PC Companion To connect the projector to a Compaq PC Companion, the PC Companion must have a male connector adapter and a VGA-out PC Card with a 15-pin connector. VGA-out PC Card with the 15-pin connector is not ✎The included with the Compaq PC Companion. It is sold separately. For information on purchasing this card, call your Compaq authorized dealer, seller, or reseller.
Connecting the Projector to Other Video Sources To connect the projector to a camcorder, DVD player, or VCR, the Compaq Video Adapter must be connected to the projector. The Compaq Video Adapter has been specifically designed to fit the Compaq MP1600 Microportable Projector. This adapter converts the signals from the camcorder for compatibility with the projector. Compaq Video Adapter is not included with the Compaq ✎ The MP1600 Microportable Projector. It is sold separately.
✎ When the adapter is activated, one of the LEDs 4 on the video adapter will turn green. Connecting a Camcorder, VCR, or DVD Player to the Compaq Video Adapter 1. Use an RCA cable to connect a VCR to the video connector 1 on the video adapter. Use an S-video cable to connect a camcorder or DVD player to the S-video connector 2 on the video adapter. 2.
sure to place the rubber boot cover over the DFP ✎Be (digital) connector on the projector when it is not in use to prevent electrostatic discharges from damaging the connector. Powering On the Projector Follow these instructions to power on the projector: 1. Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely connected. ✎Make sure the projector is perpendicular to the screen. 2. Remove the lens cap 1 by pulling it straight out. 3.
4. Power on your source (computer, PC Companion, or 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. ✎ If there is a long delay between the time the startup screen displays and the time the presentation software is launched, the lamp may shut off and the projector will automatically go into standby mode.
Adjusting the Projected Image There are two ways to adjust the projected image: Adjusting the projector height Adjusting the projector focus Adjusting the Projector Height This projector has a built-in elevator foot that can raise the projector approximately 1-inch. To adjust the height: 1. Turn the foot sideways to balance the projector. MP1600 Microportable Projector 1-11 Writer: M. Silvetti Saved by: Marianne Silvetti Saved date: 11/08/99 5:08 PM Part Number:383706-001 File name: BkCh1.
2. Raise the projector to the desired display angle, then press the elevator button 1 on the front of the projector to release the foot 2. 3. To lower the display angle, press the button on the front of the projector again and press down on the projector to lower it. ! WARNING: To reduce the risk of the projector tipping or overturning, always turn the elevator foot 90 degrees from its original position before pressing the elevator button.
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 3.3 feet to 35.64 feet (1 meter to 10.8 meters). If vertical bars appear on the display after adjusting the focus, press the Resync button 2 to automatically synchronize and track the display.
Image Size Adjustment Screen Diagonal Screen Width Screen Height Projection Distance 42.2" 56.2" 84.3" 112.5" 140.6" 168.7" 196.9" 225" 253.1" 281.2" 33.8" 45" 67.4" 90" 112.4" 135" 25.3" 33.7" 50.6" 67.5" 84.4" 101.2" 118.1" 135" 151.9" 168.7" 4.9' 6.6' 9.8' 13.1' 16.4' 19.7' 157.5" 180" 202.4" 225" 23.0' 26.2' 29.5' 32.8' the projector is used at the maximum distance in this chart, the ✎ Ifdisplay may appear to be dimmer than usual.
Using the Compaq MP1600 Presentation Utility The Compaq MP1600 Presentation utility included on the CDROM is for use with portable computers only. The purpose of the MP1600 Presentation utility is to disable power management features of the portable computer while the Compaq MP1600 Microportable Projector is connected to it. The utility also disables the computer’s screen savers and auto-suspend feature.
The MP1600 Presentation utility is provided on the CD-ROM in the following languages: English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, and Spanish. When the installation is executed, the appropriate language is installed on the computer based on the computer’s operating system language. If the computer’s operating system language is not included as one of the six languages above, then, by default, the English version will install on the computer.
Powering Off the Projector 1. Press the Standby button to turn off the projector lamp. The message “Going to Standby” displays and the LED on the Standby button blinks amber. IMPORTANT: Allow the projector to cool down for about five to ten minutes before turning it off. 2. Turn off the Main power switch on the back of the projector. 3. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and the projector.
Operating the Projector Symbol Control Function 1 Standby button and LED Powers the projector lamp on and off. The Standby LED changes color modes to indicate the following operating modes: 1. Green glow indicates power is on. 2. Amber glow indicates warm-up or suspend modes. 3. Flashing amber indicates the projector is going into standby mode and cannot be restarted until the LED glows amber steadily. 4.
IMPORTANT: To use standby mode, press the Standby button and, after 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 Standby button again.
On-Screen Menu (Continued) Language Deutsche English Espanol Francais Italiano Nederlands Save and Return Menu Location Up-Down Left-Right Save and Return Cancel Management Power Saver Lamp Hours Reset Lamp Hours Flip Image Factory Reset Exit Serial Number Master Reset Save and Return Cancel Confirm Reset Adjustment scale On-Off Display hours - 5 digits Confirmation Horizontal Vertical Both Save and Return Cancel Display Serial Number Confirmation Video On-Screen Menu Adjustments When the Compaq Video
Video On-Screen Menu (Continued) Tint Sharpness Language Menu Location Management Factory Reset Exit Adjustment scale Adjustment scale Deutsche English Espanol Francais Italiano Nederlands Save and Return Up-Down Left-Right Save and Return Cancel Power Saver Lamp Hours Reset Lamp Hours Flip Image Serial Number Master Reset Save and Return Cancel Confirm Reset Adjustment scale On-Off Display hours - 5 digits Confirmation Horizontal Vertical Both Save and Return Cancel Display Serial Number Confirmatio
bar on the bottom of the on-screen menu shows the current ✎ The operating resolution. For example, to select the Position function, press the Minus button 2 until Position is highlighted, then press the Select button 1 to display the level 2 menu for Position. The level 2 menu displays expanded menu items. 4. To make a selection from the level 2 menu, press the Minus (-) button to scroll down the level 2 menu, or press the Plus (+) button to reverse the scroll direction. 5.
8. To exit from the on-screen menu, select Exit from the Main menu. If the display is a second or third-level menu, select Save and Return or Cancel, then select Exit from the Main menu. The on-screen menu is easy to use; just follow the instructions on the screen. Explaining Functions in the On-Screen Menu ■ Brightness and Contrast—Adjusts the displayed image brightness and contrast ranges from 0 to 100. ✎An example of a standard setting is to set the contrast level to 67 and the brightness level to 50.
■ Digital Conversion—Improves picture stability of user modes by adjusting: Clock—Increase/decrease the value to stretch or shrink the image on the screen. Clock Phase—Increase/decrease the value to minimize video distortion or video jitter. the projector image becomes distorted when adjusting the ✎IfClock and Clock Phase values, continue adjusting the values until the distortion disappears. To restore the factory settings, select Factory Reset in the on-screen menu, or press the Resync button.
Special On-Screen Messages Special on-screen messages will appear on the projection display to identify the following conditions: ■ Check Video Cable: Indicates the video cable may not be plugged into the projector or the selected video input is not accurate. ■ Input Signal Out of Range—Indicates the projector is unable to access the appropriate input signal. ■ 2 Inputs Active - Remove One—The projector has two data inputs: one is an analog D-Sub input and the other is a digital DFP input.
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 marking label. ■ Do not overload an electrical outlet, power strip, or convenience receptacle.
Cleaning the Lens To minimize the risk of damaging the coating or scratching the lens surface, this cleaning procedure has been developed. The first recommendation is to remove any dust particles from the lens by blowing them off with clean, dry, deionized air. However, this may not be a convenient method, and an alternate method is described below using the cloth included with the projector.
Replacing the Projector Lamp Module When the projector lamp reaches its end of life, it may pop when it burns out. The lamp will need to be replaced before the projector can be used again. ! WARNING: When the lamp reaches its end of life, it may pop or 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.
To replace the projector lamp module, follow these steps: 1. Turn off the power to the projector by pressing the Standby button 1. 2. Allow the projector to cool down for at least 30 minutes. ! WARNING: The lamp assembly operates at a very high temperature. To reduce the risk of personal injury, allow the projector to cool down for at least 30 minutes before opening the lamp cover. Never open the lamp cover while the projector is operating or when the lamp is hot. 3. Turn off the main power switch 2. 4.
5. Use the provided Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw 4 from the lamp cover. 6. Remove the cover 5. 7. On the left side of the lamp module, push the electrical connector 6 up to disengage it from the projector base. 8. Remove the three screws 7 from the lamp module. 9. Pull out the lamp module 8. WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not ! drop the lamp module or touch the glass bulb. The glass may shatter and cause an injury if it is dropped.
appendix A Troubleshooting 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 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 portable or desktop computer screen saver function. 7. Ensure the projection lamp has been securely installed. 8.
Continued Portable computer or PC Companion screen is not displaying the presentation Portable computer: Most portable computers have a monitor loop-through or simultaneous viewing function. Press the Fn and the F4 function keys on the portable computer to switch the image from the portable screen to the projection screen or to toggle through the following three options: 1. LCD: Output displays only on the portable screen. 2. CRT: Output displays only on the projection screen. 3.
Continued 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 (3.3 - 35 feet) from the projector. 3. Check the projection lens to see if it needs cleaning. Follow the “Cleaning the Lens” procedures on page 1-27 to clean the lens. Projected colors do not match computer or camcorder color 1. Adjust the Brightness, Contrast, or Color functions in the onscreen menu. 2.
Continued Lamp shuts off 1. If all five LEDs flash amber, the projector has overheated and will automatically shut down. Wait five to ten minutes until the LED buttons stop flashing and the 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. 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.
appendix B 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.
Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with the FCC Logo—United States Only This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. For questions regarding your product, contact: Compaq Computer Corporation P.O.
European Notice Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European norms: ■ EN55022 (CISPR 22) - Radio Frequency Interference ■ EN50082-1 (IEC801-2, IEC801-3, IEC801-4) Electromagnetic Immunity ■ EN60950 (IEC950) - Product Safety Japanese Notice Agency Regulatory Notices Writer: M.
Specifications Compaq MP1600 Microportable Projector Projection Panel DMD XGA 1024 × 768 × 1 Lamp Type Image Size Avg. Lamp Life in Hours 120 watt High Brightness Lamp See the Image Size Adjustment table. 1,500 hours Projection Distance 3.3 feet - 35.64 feet 1 meter - 10.8 meters Maximum Weight (Unpacked) 4.2 lbs (without cables) 1.9 kg Maximum Dimensions W×H×D 3 in × 8 in × 9 3/8 in Maximum Graphics Resolution 1280 × 1024 Displayable Colors 16.
Preset Display Resolutions Table This projector automatically recognizes the preset display resolutions listed in the following table. Display Resolutions Preset Modes Resolutions 1. Industry Standard 640 × 350 at 31.5 kHz/70 Hz 2. VESA Standard 640 × 350 at 37.8 kHz/85 Hz 3. Industry Standard 640 × 480 at 37.8 kHz/72 Hz 4. VESA Standard 640 × 480 at 37.5 kHz/75 Hz 5. VESA Standard 640 × 480 at 43.3 kHz/85 Hz 6. Industry Standard 720 × 400 at 31.5 kHz/70 Hz 7. VESA Standard 720 × 400 at 37.
Color Display Values CIE* Chromaticity Coordinates x (+/- 0.030) y (+/- 0.030) Red 0.62 0.362 Green 0.32 0.574 Blue 0.149 0.08 White Point (7100 K) 0.301 0.354 Gamma: 2.2 *Commission International d’Eclairage, 1931 Standard. Power Cords The projector power supply is provided with Automatic Line Switching (ALS). This feature allows the projector to operate on input voltages between 100-120V or 200-240V.
appendix C Using the Compaq Video Adapter Identifying the Buttons and Connectors The Compaq Video Adapter converts video signals for compatibility with the Compaq MP1600 Microportable Projector. ✎ The Compaq Video Adapter is not included with the Compaq MP1600 Microportable Projector. It is sold separately. For information on purchasing this video adapter, call your Compaq authorized dealer, seller, or reseller.
Attaching the Video Adapter to the MP1600 Microportable Projector To attach the Compaq Video Adapter to the projector: 1. Push in the two buttons 1 on the bottom sides of the video adapter. 2. Insert the hooks on top of the video adapter into the upper slots 2 on the projector, then insert the adapter plug into the digital connector 3 on the back of the projector. 3. Release the buttons 1 on the sides of the video adapter to complete the connection.
Connecting a Video Player ✎ If your video player uses a round, one-prong composite video connector, use the RCA video cable. If your video player uses a round, four-prong S-video connector, use the S-video cable. Both cables are included with the Compaq Video Adapter. 1. Plug the RCA video cable into the video-out port on the video player and the video port on the video adapter.
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