Compaq IPAQ Microportable Projector MP4800 Users Guide

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Using the Home Theater Kit
Connecting an HDTV Device
1. Connect one end of the VGA-to-HDTV/component video 
cable 
1 to the HDTV device.
2. Connect the other end of the VGA-to-HDTV/component 
video cable to the VGA connector 
2 on the Input/Output 
Panel on the projector.
3. Connect the dual end of the Home Theater audio cable to the 
HDTV device 
3.
4. Connect the single end of the Home Theater audio cable to 
the audio connector on the...

Using the Home Theater Kit
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Connecting a Personal Computer (PC)
1. Connect one end of the VGA cable that came with the 
projector to the VGA connector 
1 on the Input/Output Panel 
on the projector.
2. Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the PC 
2.
3. Connect one end of the PC audio cable to the PC 
3.
4. Connect the other end of the PC audio cable to the audio 
connector on the Input/Output Panel on the projector 
4.
5. Connect one end of...

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Using the Home Theater Kit
HDTV Modes
The Compaq Microportable Projector is capable of displaying 
various High Definition TV (HDTV) display modes. A variety of 
sources can be used to provide HDTV data to the projector for 
display. Some of these sources are:
■Digital-VHS (D-VHS) player
■HDTV-DVD player
■Satellite Dish HDTV receiver
■A variety of DTV tuners (to receive programming over the 
airwaves)
■Game stations
Most of these sources will...

Using the Home Theater Kit
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The following modes are supported on the DVI interface:
■HD0
❏640 x 480p
❏1280 x 720p
■HD1—1920 x 1080i
When displaying HDTV content, it is recommended that you 
display it in its native 16:9 widescreen mode. For this, you may 
need to select the HDTV Fill to Aspect Ratio mode on the 
projector to preserve the height-to-width relationship of the 
material. Note that in this mode, you will have black stripes on 
top and...

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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 product label located on the 
bottom of the projector on the elevator foot.
■Do not overload an electrical...

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Care and Maintenance
■Do not drop the projector or place it on an unstable surface.
■Do not expose the projector to rain or moisture.
■Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not walk 
on the cord.
■Do not allow the projector to be exposed to high 
temperatures.
■Do not open the projector or attempt to service this product 
for any reason other than to replace the lamp module. Adjust 
only those controls that are covered by the...

Care and Maintenance
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2. If the cloth is dirty or smears the lens, wash the cloth. If the 
cloth is still dirty after washing it or the fabric is damaged, 
replace it.
✎Do not use fabric softener when washing a cleaning cloth or 
softener sheets when drying the cloth.
ÄCAUTION: Do not store a cleaning cloth in contact with the lens for a 
long time as doing so may contaminate the lens with dye from the cloth. 
The cloth can be contaminated if left...

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Care and Maintenance
Follow these steps to replace the projector lamp module:
1. Turn off the main power switch on the side of the projector.
2. Allow the projector to cool down for at least 30 minutes.
ÅWARNING: 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...

Care and Maintenance
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7. Remove the three screws from the lamp module 3.
8. Pull the lever up 
4 and pull the lamp module straight out of 
the projector 
5.
ÅWARNING: 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.
Reverse the previous steps to replace the lamp module.
ÅWARNING: The lamp contains < 0.125 percent mercury by weight. If 
the...

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Care and Maintenance
After the lamp module has been replaced, reset the lamp hours in 
the on-screen display menu to prevent the “Lamp May Fail Soon. 
Replacement Suggested” message from appearing again. To reset 
the lamp hours:
1. Be sure the projector is turned off.
2. Make sure all connections except the power cable are 
disconnected.
3. Press and hold the 
Menu button on top of the projector while 
turning the projector on. “Service” will...