Compaq Mp2800 User Manual

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Notice
 2000 Compaq Computer Corporation.
C
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exclusively set forth in the documentation accompanying such
products. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting a
further or additional warranty.
User’s Guide
C om paq  M P2 800  Micro porta ble  Projector
First Edition October 2000
Published in U.S.A., U.K., Singapore, and Taiwan.
Documentation Part Number 216023-001 
						

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Preface
Using This Guide
The Users 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:
✎Text set off in this manner presents clarifying
information, specific instructions, commentary,
sidelights, or interesting points of view.
!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. 
						

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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.

 To reduce the risk of personal injury, allow the
unit to cool down before changing the lamp, and
always unplug the power cord first. 
						

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Chapter 1
Getting Started
Product Features
T he Co mpaq MP2 800 Microportable Pro jector  generates crisp,
clear images onto a projection screen by using Digital Light
Processing (DLP) technology. The microportable projector offers
the latest in portable projection technology, including:

  1024 × 768 native XGA resolution

 Maximum resolution: 1280 x 1024

 HDTV capable 720p and 1080i via DVI port and 1080p via
VGA port

 User replaceable 130 watt high-efficiency, long-life lamp

 Manual 1.2:1 zoom lens

 Electronic scaling to 32X

 Weighs 3.00 pounds (1.36 kg)

 Convenient auto-image adjustment

 16.7 million displayable colors

 Flash ROM upgradeable

 Connector options:

 Standard analog VGA

 Digital DVI

 S-video (with Multimedia Adapter) [optional use]

 Composite video (with Multimedia Adapter) [optional use]

 Multimedia Adapter with speaker [optional use]

 Full-featured remote control with remote mouse capabilities
[optional use]

 Multilingual on-screen adjustment menu

 Plug and Play capability

 Projector carrying case

 Compaq Presentation utility allows quick setup with
portable computers 
						

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 Compaq Projector Display Assistant utility to adjust
screen settings

 Security lock slot
 Introduction
 Before setting up your Compaq Microportable Projector, be sure
your shipping box includes the following items:
 
 
  
						

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 Projector and lens cap
 10-foot power cable
 RS232 (serial) to DVI upgrade adapter
 Eight signal cables:

 One VGA signal cable for use with computers, portables, and
some handheld products

 One digital DVI to DVI signal cable for use with compatible
digital sources

 S-video cable (for connecting digital devices such as a DVD
player, camcorder, etc.)

 Composite video cable (for connecting to a videocassette
recorder)

 Audio cables (2; one cable has mini connectors on both ends
and is used to connect the Multimedia Adapter to a
computer; the other cable has two RCA connectors on one
end and a mini connector on the other end and is used to
connect a videocassette recorder to a computer)

 Remote control Y-cable
 8-pin to USB/RS232 Y-cable used to connect the Multimedia
Adapter to a computer for use with the remote control. When
using the Y-cable, do not connect both the USB and RS232
connectors to a computer at the same time. The USB
connector is the preferred connector.
NOTE:  The remote control Page Up and Page Down
functions require an additional driver when used with the
RS232 connector. This driver can be found on the CD-ROM
that came with your projector.

 Component HDTV to VGA cable (optional use)
 Compaq Multimedia Adapter (optional use)
 Remote control, including two AAA batteries (optional use)
 Carrying case
 CD-ROM containing the Compaq Presentation utility program,
Compaq Projector Display Assistant utility, RS232 driver, and
the User’s Guide
	 Two Quick Setup cards and the Agency Regulatory Notices
booklet 
						

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 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
 Follow the instructions below and on the following pages to set up
the projector. Separate setup instructions are described for the
following products:

 Portable computers

 Desktop computers

 Compaq PC Companions with VGA capability

 Videocassette recorder, DVD, or camcorder (requires optional
Multimedia Video Adapter)
 
 
✎ The projector is hot pluggable and can be connected
to any video input source while the source is in use.
 
 
IMPORTANT:  Place the projector on a stable desk or table at a
distance not less than 3.74 feet (1.14 meters) and not greater than
32.8 feet (10 meters) 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
feature.

 Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed)
electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all
times.

 Disconnect power from the projector by unplug-
ging the power cord from the electrical outlet.

 Do not place anything on power cords or cables.
Arrange them so that no one may accidentally
step on or trip over them. Do not pull on a cord o
r
cable. When unplugging from the electrical
outlet, grasp the cord by the plug. 
						

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Balancing the Projector
The projector has a built-in elevator foot used to balance and
elevate the projector. Always balance the projector before
connecting any device to it.
Turn the elevator foot sideways to balance the projector.
!WARNING:  To reduce the risk of the projector
tipping or overturning, always turn the elevator foot
90° from its original position before pressing the
elevator button. Refer to the “Adjusting the Projector
Height” section later in this chapter. 
						

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Connecting the Projector to a Portable Computer
1. Rotate the elevator foot to balance the projector.
2. Connect one end of the projector signal cable to the projector
and the other end to the VGA connector B or the DVI
connector A on the portable computer and tighten the screws.
✎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.
3. Connect one end of the power cord  into the back of the
projector, and the other end to an electrical outlet that is easily
accessible and close to the projector. The projector will
automatically be placed into Standby mode.
4. Press the blue Standby button on the top of the projector to turn
on the projector first, then turn on the computer.
✎For security purposes, this projector has been fitted with a
security lock slot  (located on the left, front side) for use
with a security cable lock that can be purchased separately
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Connecting the Projector to a Desktop Computer
1. Rotate the elevator foot to balance the projector.
2. Connect one end of the projector signal cable 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 DVI signal cable A to the digital connector on the
projector and the other end to the digital connector on the
computer.
✎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.
3. Connect one end of the power cord  into the back of the
projector, and the other end to an electrical outlet that is easily
accessible and close to the projector. The projector will
automatically be placed into Standby mode.