HP VP6100 Series Digital Projector User’s Guide
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User’s Guide Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Shipping Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Projector Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
User’s Guide Status Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Projector Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Timing Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Dimensions . .
User’s Guide INTRODUCTION Warning TO PREVENT SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. NO USER –SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. PLEASE READ THIS USER’S GUIDE BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR PROJECTOR. SAVE THIS USER’S GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE . Safety Instructions 1. Read this user’s guide before you operate your projector and save it for future reference. 2. The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation.
User’s Guide Shipping Contents The projector is shipped with the cables required for connection to standard PC or laptop computers. Carefully unpack and verify that you have all the items shown below. If any of these items are missing, please contact personnel at the place of purchase.
User’s Guide Projector Description Projector 11 Audio/ Video connector 2 External control panel (see next page) Projection lens 12 Audio jack 3 Front adjuster 13 USB mouse connector 4 IR remote sensor 14 S-Video jack 5 Ventilation grill 15 RS 232 control port 6 Speaker 16 Rear adjuster feet 7 Focus and zoom adjusters 17 Kensington lock slot 8 VGA signal input (PC) 18 AC power cord inlet 9 VGA signal output 19 Main power switch YPBPR connector 20 Lamp door 1 10 Introd
User’s Guide External Control Panel 1 2 3 Power Turns the projector on or off. Auto Sync Automatically determines the best picture settings for current received signals. < 4 > 5 ^ 6 v 7 Menu Menu displays the menu system and closes the menu system. < and > navigate among menus and change settings. ^ and v select individual parameters for making changes. 8 Introduction Lamp Indicator The Lamp Indicator will light up when the lamp needs service, cooling or replacement.
User’s Guide Adjuster The projector is equipped with 2 quick-release adjuster feet. Push the buttons to adjust its tilt angle. 1. Lift the projector up and press the adjuster button to release the adjuster. 2. The adjuster will drop into position and be locked. Projector Features The projector integrates high-performance optical engine projection and a user-friendly design to deliver high reliability and ease of use.
User’s Guide Remote Control Description Hide/ Show image Source Power Resync (Auto-sync) Menu Keystone Keystone Remote Control Effective Range The remote sensors are located on the front and the back of the projector. It can function in a range of 30 degrees horizontally and 30 degrees vertically relative to a line that is a right angle to the remote sensors. The distance between the remote control and the remote sensors must be shorter than 6 meters (19.5 feet).
User’s Guide Replacing the Battery 1 Pull out the battery holder. 2 Insert the new battery in the holder. 3 Push the holder into the remote control. Caution Avoid excessive heat and humidity. There may be danger of an explosion if batteries are incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
User’s Guide INSTALLATION Screen Size Place the projector at the required distance from the screen according to the desired picture size (see the table below). Projection Distance • VP6120, VP6121 (XGA) screen size chart Diagonal measurement Minimum Maximum zoom zoom inches feet inches feet inches 48 2.49 29.9 3.05 36.6 72 3.73 44.8 4.57 54.9 96 4.98 59.7 6.10 73.2 120 6.22 74.7 7.62 91.4 144 7.47 89.6 9.14 109.7 168 8.71 104.5 10.67 128.0 192 9.96 119.5 12.19 146.3 216 11.20 134.4 13.72 164.6 240 12.
User’s Guide • VP6110, VP6111 (SVGA) screen size chart Diagonal measurement Minimum Maximum zoom zoom inches feet inches feet inches 48 1.96 23.5 2.40 28.7 72 2.93 35.2 3.59 43.1 96 3.91 47.0 4.79 57.5 120 4.89 58.7 5.99 71.9 144 5.87 70.4 7.19 86.2 168 6.85 82.2 8.39 100.6 192 7.83 93.9 9.58 115.0 216 8.80 105.7 10.78 129.4 240 9.78 117.4 11.98 143.7 264 10.76 129.1 13.18 158.1 288 11.74 140.9 14.37 172.5 312 12.72 152.6 15.57 186.9 336 13.70 164.3 16.77 201.2 360 14.67 176.1 17.97 215.6 384 15.65 187.
User’s Guide Connecting to Various Equipment It only takes a few seconds to connect your projector to your desktop or notebook computer, VCR, or other systems. However, a Mac adapter is needed for connection to Macintosh computers. 1. Computer The USB cable is not needed unless you have a remote control with mouse functions. 2. DVD player or HDTV 3.
User’s Guide 4. Video device or VCR 5.
User’s Guide OPERATION Start Up 1. Plug the power cord into the projector and into a wall socket. 2. Turn on the main power switch. 3. Press and hold POWER to start the unit. The back-lit POWER key flashes blue and stays blue when the power is turned on. Projector Remote Control (When the power is turned off, there is a 120-second cooling period before the projector can be re-started.) 4. 16 Operation Switch on all connected equipment.
User’s Guide Digital Keystone Correction Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image is noticeably wider at either the top or bottom. To correct this, press KEYSTONE / (hot key) on the control panel of the projector or on the remote control, and then adjust the sliding bar labeled Keystone, as needed. Press if the top of the image is too wide. Press if the bottom of the image is too wide.
User’s Guide Source Selection When several input sources are available, press the SOURCE key to make a selection from the remote control or from the menu system. Projector Remote control Video and Audio Adjustments -- the Menu System 1. On the projector or remote control, press the Menu button. 2. Press < or > to select the desired menu. 3. Press v or ^ to select the desired parameter. 4. Press < or > to change the setting or open a sub-menu. 5.
User’s Guide Quick Tab FUNCTION Source DESCRIPTION Selects picture source. *The operation of this function depends on the Source Scan setting. Corrects slanted edges of the image. Keystone Picture mode Auto-sync Aspect ratio Adjusts picture for type of input. Synchronizes with input signal. Selects proportions of the image.
User’s Guide Adjust Tab FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Brightens or darkens the image. Brightness Sets difference between light and dark areas. Contrast Frequency Tracking Adjusts timing relative to input signal. *This function is available only when the input source is PC. Adjusts synchronization to input signal. *This function is available only when the input source is PC. Shifts image up or down. V position *This function is available only when the input source is PC.
User’s Guide Audio Tab FUNCTION Mute DESCRIPTION Stops audio output. Volume Changes loudness of audio Treble Changes loudness of higher frequencies. Bass Changes loudness of lower frequencies.
User’s Guide Setup Tab FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Language Selects language for menus. Use < / > key to select the desired language. Adjusts the image to match the projector placement. 1. Default 2. Ceiling mounted projection 3. Rear screen projection 4. Ceiling mounted and rearscreen projection Position Source scan Sets whether projector searches for input signal. OSD position Selects position of on-screen menu. OSD timeout Sets how quickly on-screen menu closes.
User’s Guide PIP Tab These functions are available only when the input source is PC and a video or S-video source is also connected. FUNCTION Source DESCRIPTION Selects an input source for the picture-in-picture. Selects the size of the picture-in-picture. Use < / > key to select small, medium or large PIP size. Size Selects a desired position for the PIP. Position Brightness Brightens or darkens the image. Contrast Sets difference between light and dark areas. PIP Adjust...
User’s Guide Shutdown 1. Press and hold POWER and a warning message will appear. To turn off the projector, press POWER again. Projector Remote Control 2. The fan will continue to run for approximately two minutes. 3. Turn off the main power switch. 4. Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket. Caution Please do not unplug the power cord before POWER is shut down or during the two-minute cooling process.
User’s Guide MAINTENANCE Lamp Information Lamp LED Indicator Lamp LED is off Lamp LED is on Lamp is operating normally. Lamp is burned out or not properly installed. Repace the lamp. Lamp Replacement When the Lamp Indicator lights up red or a message appears suggesting the time of lamp replacement, please install a new lamp or consult your dealer. An old lamp could cause a malfunction in the projector and in rare instances may even break.
User’s Guide 1. Turn off the projector. Disconnect the power cord from the outlet and the projector. 2. Loosen the screw and remove the lamp cover. If the lamp is hot, avoid burns by waiting 45 minutes until the lamp has cooled. 3. Loosen the 3 screws. (It is strongly recommended that you use a magnetic-head screwdriver.) Pull the handle to remove the lamp housing. If the screws are not loosened completely, they could injure your fingers. Do not insert your hand into the box after the lamp is removed.
User’s Guide Temperature Warning Indicator Status Temperature LED is off Temperature LED is blinking Temperature LED is on Description Temperature is normal. Internal fan is not working properly. Turn off the projector and contact HP for assistance. Internal temperature is too high. Turn off the projector and check the vents for blockage. If this continues to occur, contact HP for assistance.
User’s Guide TROUBLESHOOTING Common Problems & Solutions PROBLEMS TRY THESE SOLUTIONS • NO POWER NO PICTURE TRAPEZOID IMAGE ON THE SCREEN • • • • • • • • • • POOR COLOR • • BLURRED IMAGE • • • • • REMOTE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK • • • USB CONNECTION DOES NOT WORK • 28 Troubleshooting • Make sure the power cord is inserted fully into the power cord socket. Make sure the power cord is inserted fully into the power outlet. Toggle the power switch to the position “1”.
User’s Guide Status Messages On-Screen Messages Description SEARCHING Projector is searching for input. ACQUIRING SIGNAL Projector has identified the input signal and is running the auto image adjustment function. OUT OF RANGE Input signal frequency exceeds the projector’s range. LAMP WARNING - CHANGE LAMP AND RESET LAMP TIMER! The lamp has been in operation for 1900 hours. Install a new lamp for optimal performance. END OF LAMP LIFE. YOU MUST CHANGE THE LAMP SOON.
User’s Guide SPECIFICATIONS Projector Specifications Technical Specifications Note: All specifications are subject to change without notice. General Model name Optical Display system Lens F/Number Lamp VP6120, VP6121 (XGA) VP6110, VP6111 (SVGA) 1-CHIP DMD F/2.
User’s Guide Timing Chart Resolution H Sync (kHz) V Sync (Hz) 640x350 31.5 70.1 640x400 37.9 85.1 Remark VESA 720x400 31.5 70.0 720x400 37.9 85.1 VESA 640x480 31.5 60.0 VESA 640x480 37.9 72.8 VESA 640x480 35 66.7 Macintosh 640x480 43.3 85.0 VESA 800x600 35.2 56.3 VESA 800x600 37.9 60.3 VESA 800x600 46.9 75.0 VESA 800x600 48.1 72.2 VESA 800x600 53.7 85.1 VESA 832x624 49.7 74.5 Macintosh 1024x768 48.4 60.0 VESA 1024x768 56.5 70.
User’s Guide DIMENSIONS 307.5 109.46 242.
User’s Guide REGULATORY AND SAFETY This section presents information that shows how your digital projector complies with regulations in certain regions. Any modifications to your digital projector not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard could void the authority to operate the digital projector in these regions. LED Safety The infrared ports located on the digital projector are classified as Class 1 LED (lightemitting diode) devices according to International Standard IEC 825-1 (En 60825-1).
User’s Guide to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems. This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock Number 004-000-00345-4. At the first printing of this manual, the telephone number was (202) 512-1800. Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
User’s Guide European Union NOTE: For regulatory identification purposes, your product is assigned a Regulatory Model Number. The Regulatory Model Number for your product is listed in the declaration below. This regulatory number is different from the marketing name and product number. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer’s Name: Hewlett Packard Company Manufacturer’s Address: Hewlett Packard Company Digital Projection & Imaging 1000 NE Circle Blvd.
