Compaq 386202-001 - Microportable 1600 XGA DLP Projector, User Manual

Page 1: ...Compaq MP1600 Microportable Projector User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...nt from Compaq Computer Corporation 1999 Compaq Computer Corporation All rights reserved Printed in Taiwan Compaq and Deskpro are registered in the U S Patent and Trademark Office Microsoft MS DOS Windows Windows NT and other names of Microsoft products referenced herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and or registe...

Page 3: ...onnecting the Projector to Other Video Sources 1 7 Attaching the Compaq Video Adapter to the MP1600 Microportable Projector 1 7 Connecting a Camcorder VCR or DVD Player to the Compaq Video Adapter 1 8 Powering On the Projector 1 9 Adjusting the Projected Image 1 11 Adjusting the Projector Height 1 11 Adjusting the Projector Focus 1 13 Image Size Adjustment 1 14 Using the Compaq MP1600 Presentation...

Page 4: ...Communications Commission Notice B 1 Modifications B 1 Cables B 1 Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with the FCC Logo United States Only B 2 Canadian Notice B 2 Avis Canadien B 2 European Notice B 3 Japanese Notice B 3 SPECIFICATIONS Specifications B 4 Preset Display Resolutions Table B 5 Color Display Values B 6 Power Cords B 6 appendix C USING THE COMPAQ VIDEO ADAPTER Identifying the...

Page 5: ... 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 CAUTION Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of information Text set off in this manner presents clarify...

Page 6: ...e 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 To reduce the risk of personal injury allow the unit to cool down before changing the lamp and always ...

Page 7: ...ncy long life lamp 1024 768 native XGA resolution Maximum resolution 1280 1024 SXGA Digitally zooms to 32 Weighs 4 2 pounds weight may vary slightly Standard VGA analog connection All digital DFP connection Convenient auto image adjustment 16 7 million displayable colors Multilingual on screen adjustment menu Plug and Play capability Compaq MP1600 Presentation utility for ease of use in setting up...

Page 8: ...able Two 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 case and separate projector carrying handle Lens cleaning cloth kit Phillips screwdriver Quick Setup card this User s Guide and other documentation CD ROM containing the Compaq MP1600 Presentation ut...

Page 9: ...ble and can be connected while powered on to these products while they are powered on IMPORTANT Place the projector on a stable desk or table at a distance not less than 3 3 feet and not greater than 35 feet 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 featu...

Page 10: ...e screws Use the VGA cable OR the DFP cable do not connect both cables Be sure the signal cable aligns with the connector Do not force the cable onto the connector or you may damage the signal cable or the projector 2 Connect one end of the power cord 2 into the back of the projector and the other end to an electrical outlet that is easily accessible and close to the projector For more information...

Page 11: ...igital 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 Be sure the signal cable aligns with the connector Do not force the cable onto the connector or you may damage the signal cable or the projector 2 Connect one end of the power cord 2 into the back of the projector and the other end to...

Page 12: ... purchasing this card call your Compaq authorized dealer seller or reseller To locate a reseller near you call Compaq at 1 800 AT COMPAQ or visit the Compaq web site at http www compaq com 1 Connect one end of the signal cable 1 to 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 PC Companion before or after connectin...

Page 13: ... 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 To locate a reseller near you call 1 800 AT COMPAQ or visit the Compaq web site at http www compaq com Attaching the Compaq Video Adapter to the MP1600 Microportable Projector 1 Push in the two buttons 1...

Page 14: ...ideo cable to connect a camcorder or DVD player to the S video connector 2 on the video adapter 2 Connect one end of the power cord 3 into the back of the projector and the other end to an electrical outlet that is easily accessible and close to the projector 3 Press the Source button 4 to select between the analog and the composite S video connectors when both are connected to digital products Th...

Page 15: ...tor 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 Turn on the Main power switch 2 on the back of the projector and allow the projector to warm up for 1 2 minutes When the projector has warmed up the Compaq startup screen will display and the LED on the Standby button 3...

Page 16: ...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 If this happens press the Standby b...

Page 17: ...kCh1 doc 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 ...

Page 18: ... 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 To fine tune the leveling of the projector hold th...

Page 19: ... 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 If the button does not correct the display use the Digital Conversion feature in the on screen menu to manually adjust the synchronization and tracking r...

Page 20: ...ment Screen Diagonal 42 2 56 2 84 3 112 5 140 6 168 7 196 9 225 253 1 281 2 Screen Width 33 8 45 67 4 90 112 4 135 157 5 180 202 4 225 Screen Height 25 3 33 7 50 6 67 5 84 4 101 2 118 1 135 151 9 168 7 Projection Distance 4 9 6 6 9 8 13 1 16 4 19 7 23 0 26 2 29 5 32 8 If the projector is used at the maximum distance in this chart the display may appear to be dimmer than usual ...

Page 21: ...dows 98 and Windows NT 4 0 To install the MP1600 Presentation utility onto a portable computer 1 Insert the CD ROM into the computer s CD drive The CD ROM menu will automatically launch on the screen 2 From the launch menu click on Install Software Install MP1600 Presentation Utility and follow the on screen instructions 3 Select Next in the dialog box to install the program The MP1600 Presentatio...

Page 22: ...r Using the Compaq Projector Display Assistant The Compaq Projector Display Assistant utility included on the CD ROM is an adjustment tool for improving the display quality of the MP1600 projector Adjustments need to be made when the projector is first attached to a computer or when a different display mode is selected for the first time This utility can be run directly from the CD ROM or copied t...

Page 23: ...low 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 CAUTION If the LEDs on all five buttons rapidly flash amber this indicates that the lamp has overheated and the projector has automatically shut down Remove any obstruction that may ...

Page 24: ...ndicates 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 All five LED buttons rapidly flashing amber indicates the lamp has overheated and the projector has automatically shut down 2 Select button 1 Launches first second and third level on screen menus 2 Exits the on screen menus 3 Minus butto...

Page 25: ...tandby button again On Screen Menu Adjustments The adjustments for screen settings are located in the on screen menu and can be viewed in one of six available languages The following menu shows the functions at each level Main Menu Menu Level 2 Menu Level 3 Brightness Adjustment scale Contrast Adjustment scale Position Horizontal Position Vertical Position Save and Return Cancel Adjustment scale A...

Page 26: ...Save and Return Cancel Serial Number Master Reset Save and Return Cancel Display Serial Number Confirmation Factory Reset Confirm Reset Exit Video On Screen Menu Adjustments When the Compaq Video Adapter is attached to the projector an alternate Video On Screen menu shown below will activate when the Select button is pressed Video Menu Video Menu Level 2 Video Menu Level 3 Brightness Adjustment sc...

Page 27: ... Off Display hours 5 digits Confirmation Flip Image Horizontal Vertical Both Save and Return Cancel Serial Number Master Reset Save and Return Cancel Display Serial Number Confirmation Factory Reset Confirm Reset Exit Adjusting the On Screen Menus To launch and make adjustments to the Main and Video on screen menus 1 Press the Select button 1 located on the projector panel The Main menu will displ...

Page 28: ...e 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 Highlight the selection and press the Select button to confirm the selection The level 3 menu displays 6 Level 3 for Position functions display the adjustment scales Use the Minus button to decrease and the Plus button to increase the screen Horizont...

Page 29: ...m 0 to 100 An example of a standard setting is to set the contrast level to 67 and the brightness level to 50 Position Fine tunes the horizontal and vertical positions of the display Zoom Magnifies an image up to a factor of 32 on the projection screen zooms in to a specific area on the screen and pans left right up and down Keystone Adjusts image distortion at the top and bottom widths of the scr...

Page 30: ... until the distortion disappears To restore the factory settings select Factory Reset in the on screen menu or press the Resync button Language Select display from six languages in their native spelling The current language is highlighted Select another language to display all menu functions in that language Menu Location Positions the on screen menu at a convenient location on the projector scree...

Page 31: ...ut 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 This message indicates that both inputs are active simultaneously and the user should detach one of them Going to Standby Indicates the projector is entering a sleep mode or is ...

Page 32: ...ip do not exceed 80 percent of the extension cord or strip ampere ratings limit Install the projector near an outlet that you can easily reach Disconnect the product by grasping the plug firmly and pulling it from the outlet Never disconnect it by pulling the cord Unplug the projector from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Slots and openings in the cabi...

Page 33: ...with the projector and follow these steps CAUTION Do not spray any type of fluid or cleaner directly on the lens surface Do not use liquid cleaners on the cloth as this may contaminate the cloth 1 Wipe the lens in a single direction with the clean dry cloth Do not wipe back and forth across the lens surface 2 If the cloth is dirty or smears the lens wash the cloth If the cloth is still dirty after...

Page 34: ...ches 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 The projector will alert you when the lamp approaches its failure mode or end of life When the message Lamp May Fail Soon Replacement Suggested displays on the proje...

Page 35: ... 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 s...

Page 36: ...hree 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 To replace the lamp module reverse the previous steps After replacing the lamp module remember to reset the lamp hours in the on screen menu IMPORTANT This lamp contains 0 125 per...

Page 37: ...ely 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 Ensure your portable computer s external video port is turned on Toggle the Fn F4 function keys Scrolling cut off or incorrect image displayed 1 Press the Resync button 2 Turn everything o...

Page 38: ... portable screen 2 CRT Output displays only on the projection screen 3 CRT LCD Output displays on the portable screen and the projection screen Activate CRT LCD ON at the same time To identify any alternate function keys to be used refer to your portable computer s user manual Mac PowerBooks 1 To control video mirroring click Control Panel Display then set Video Mirroring to ON for both internal a...

Page 39: ...rs do not match computer or camcorder color 1 Adjust the Brightness Contrast or Color functions in the on screen menu 2 Make sure the pins on the cable connectors are not bent or broken Black or gray border visible outside the usable area of the projection screen The black border surrounding the active area of the projection screen is part of the total projected image however it is an inactive are...

Page 40: ...ber 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 If this happens the projector will not turn back on until the lamp module has been replaced Contact your local Compaq authorized dealer ...

Page 41: ...rence will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Co...

Page 42: ... operation For questions regarding your product contact Compaq Computer Corporation P O Box 692000 Mail Stop 530113 Houston Texas 77269 2000 Or call 1 800 652 6672 1 800 OK COMPAQ For questions regarding this FCC declaration contact Compaq Computer Corporation P O Box 692000 Mail Stop 510101 Houston Texas 77269 2000 Or call 281 514 3333 To identify this product refer to the Part Series or Model nu...

Page 43: ... 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 ...

Page 44: ...6 7 million colors Horizontal Frequencies Analog signals 15 69 kHz Digital signals 15 60 kHz Vertical Frequencies Analog signals 48 85 Hz Digital signals 48 75 Hz Required Environmental Temperatures for the Following Altitudes Sea Level Operating Temperature Storage Temperature 50 to 104 F 22 to 149 F 10 to 40 C 40 to 65 C 2 500 5 000 Feet Operating Temperature Storage Temperature 50 to 95 F 22 to...

Page 45: ...0 480 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 9 kHz 85 Hz 8 VESA Standard 800 600 at 35 1 kHz 56 Hz 9 VESA Standard 800 600 at 37 8 kHz 60 Hz 10 VESA Standard 800 600 at 48 kHz 72 Hz 11 VESA Standard 800 600 at 46 9 kHz 75 Hz 12 VESA Standard 800 600 at 53 7 kHz 85 Hz 13 Macintosh compatible 832 624 at ...

Page 46: ...ipment 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 The power cord must be rated for the product and for the voltage and current marked on the product s electrical ratings label The voltage and current rating of the cord should be greater than the voltage and current rating marked on the product In addition the...

Page 47: ...th 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 To locate a reseller call Compaq at 1 800 AT COMPAQ or visit the Compaq web site at http www compaq com Video Adapter LEDs Buttons and Ports 1...

Page 48: ...o 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 After the video adapter is connected to the projector and the projector is turned on one...

Page 49: ...port on the video adapter If you are using the S video cable connect it to the S video out connector on the video player and the S video port on the video adapter 2 Turn on the projector first then the video player 3 Push the Source button on the back of the video adapter to switch the projector signal from data computer icon to video TV icon The data mode receives computer inputs and the video mo...

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