HP Mp3130 Digital Projector Users Guide

User’s Guide11
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Projector buttons and lights
Identifying buttons and lights on the projector 
Symbol Item Function
1Enter button, back button, 
and directional arrowsChange projector settings using the on-screen 
menu.
2Source button Switches to the next input source.
3Theater video button Optimizes the picture for video input.
4Business graphics button Optimizes the picture for data input.
5Power button Turns the projector on or off. 
6Lamp-warning light Turns on when lamp fails....

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Back panel
Identifying the back panel
Symbol Item Function
1M1 input Connects various equipment with analog- and 
digital-video output, including computers. Also 
supports USB-device output for controlling a 
mouse.
2S-video input Connects video input from devices like VCRs 
and DVD players.
3Composite-video input Connects video input from devices like VCRs.
4Audio input Connects audio source.
5Main power Connects power cord to projector. 

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Remote control
✎Before using the remote control, install two AAA batteries. See “To replace the 
battery in the remote control” on page 50.
Identifying the remote control with case closed
Symbol Item Function
1Page-up and page-down 
downScroll up and down through pages on a 
connected computer.
2Left-click and right-click mouse 
functionsPerform left-click and right-click functions for 
a connected computer.
3Hide Hides the display.
4Source  Switches to the next input source....

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ÅWARN I N G: To reduce the risk of injury to the eyes, do not look directly into the 
remote control laser light, and do not point the laser light into anyone’s eyes. 
Identifying remote control with case open
Symbol Item Function
1Theater video button Optimizes the picture for video input.
2Menu buttons Change projector settings using the on-screen 
menu.
3Auto sync Resynchronizes the projector to the input 
signal.
4Business graphics button Optimizes the picture for data input. 

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Accessories
HP offers accessories that can enhance the operation of your HP projector. See your 
projector dealer or visit http://www.hp.com to purchase accessories such as these:
■Smart attachment module (connect a computer through your local network, add an 
optional 802.11b card for wireless computer connections, and more)
■Ceiling mount
■Projector screen
■Power cables
■Replacement lamp module
■Video cables 

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Setting Up the Projector
This section describes how to set up, plan, and connect the projector. 
■“To position projector” on page 17
■“To set up on a table” on page 19
■“To connect power” on page 19
■“To connect a computer” on page 20
■“To connect a handheld organizer” on page 22
■“To connect video sources” on page 23 

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To position projector
The following tables show you where to position the projector in relation to the screen.
Identifying image size relative to distance from screen
Image size (diagonal) Image size (width) Distance (lens to screen)
30 in. 0.8 m 24 in. 0.6 m 47–48 in. 1.2 m
40 in. 1.0 m 32 in. 0.8 m 54–65 in. 1.4–1.6 m
60 in. 1.5 m 48 in. 1.2 m 81–97 in. 2.1–2.5 m
80 in. 2.0 m 64 in. 1.6 m 108–129 in. 2.7–3.3 m
100 in. 2.5 m 80 in. 2.0 m 135–161 in. 3.4–4.1 m
120 in. 3.0 m 96...

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If you do not want to use the distance table, you can use the following equations to 
help determine where to install the projector relative to the screen.
Calculating projection dimensions
distance from lens to screen = A × width of screen 
minimum and maximum distance from screen = B
width of screen = 0.8 × diagonal of screen (for 4:3 screen)
projector lens below bottom of screen = C × width of screen (for 4:3 screen)
A = 1.67 to 2.00
B = 1.2 to 12 m (4 to 40 ft)
C = 0.21 to...

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To set up on a table
1. Place the projector on a stable platform located 1.2 to 12 m (4 to 40 ft) in front of 
the screen. Ideally, the platform should be lower than the bottom of the screen.
2. Connect one end of the power cord to the back of the projector and the other end 
to an electrical outlet.
3. When you first turn on the projector, set it to match the installation, if necessary. 
Open the on-screen menu and select Setup > Projector position. Then choose 
Front Table...

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To connect a computer 
Computer with VGA port
1. Connect the M1-to-VGA/USB cable between the M1 port on the projector 
1 and 
the VGA port on the computer 
2.
2. (Optional) To allow the remote control to function as the computer mouse, 
connect the USB plug of the M1-to-VGA/USB cable into the USB port on the 
computer
 3. 
3. (Optional) To get audio, connect the mini-phone audio cable between the audio 
port on the projector
 4 and the computer 5