Compaq MP1400 Microportable Projector Users Guide

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Connecting the Projector to a
Desktop Computer
1.  Connect one end of the projector signal cable 
1
B to the
projector and the other end to the VGA connector on the
desktop computer and tighten the screws.
.If your computer has a digital connector, connect one end of
the 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.
.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 security purposes, this projector has been fitted with a slot 
3
(located on the left, front side) for use with a security cable lock
that can be purchased separately at most computer stores. 
						

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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.
.The VGA-out PC Card with the 15-pin connector is not
included with the Compaq PC Companion. It is sold
separately. For information on 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 connecting the signal cable.
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.
.To connect a Compaq Aero device, follow the instructions for
connecting the projector to a portable computer. 
						

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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.
.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 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 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 by inserting and pushing upward,
then insert the adapter plug into the digital connector 
3 on the
back of the projector.
3. Release the buttons on the sides of the video adapter to
complete the connection. 
						

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.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.  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.
The Compaq Video Adapter can remain attached to the projector,
or it can be removed and stored in the carrying case. For more
information on using the video adapter, see Appendix C, “Using
the Compaq Video Adapter.” 
						

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.Be sure to place the rubber boot cover over the DFP
(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.  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 will turn
green. When the startup screen disappears, the video from the
attached computer will display. If there is no incoming video,
the “Check Video Cable
” message will display on the
projection screen. 
						

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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. If this happens, press the Standby button
3 to power on the lamp. 
						

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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. 
						

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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.
.To fine-tune the leveling of the projector, hold the elevator
button in and adjust the leveling. 
						

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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. 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 (refer to the “On-Screen
Menu Adjustments” section). 
						

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Image Size Adjustment
Screen
Diagonal42.2 56.2 84.3 112.5 140.6 168.7 196.9 225 253.1 281.2
Screen
Width33.8 45 67.4 90 112.4 135 157.5 180 202.4 225
Screen
Height25.3 33.7 50.6 67.5 84.4 101.2 118.1 135 151.9 168.7
Projection
Distance4.9 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.