HP Mp3130 Digital Projector Users Guide

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Fixing Problems
Picture problems
If the image is not displayed on the screen, but the HP startup screen 
is displayed: 
❏Press the source button on the projector or remote control.
❏Turn off or disable the notebook or desktop computer screen 
saver function.
❏For a computer connection, ensure your notebook computer’s 
external video port is turned on. See the video port card shipped 
with the projector. On some notebooks, for example, press the 
Fn + F4 function keys to turn on the...

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If the image is out of focus: 
❏Be sure the lens cap is removed.
❏While displaying the on-screen menu, adjust the focus ring. (The 
image size should not change; if it does, you are adjusting the 
zoom not the focus.)
❏Ensure the projection screen is 1.2 to 12 m (4 to 40 ft) from the 
projector. 
❏For a computer connection, set the display resolution on the 
computer to 1024 x 768 pixels. 
❏Check the projection lens to see if it needs cleaning.
If an upside-down or reversed...

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If a scrolling or cut-off image is displayed: 
❏Press the auto sync button on the projector or remote control.
❏If digital magnification is activated, press enter to cancel it. 
❏For a computer connection, turn everything off, then power on the 
projector first and power on the notebook or desktop computer 
second.
❏For a computer connection, if the above steps do not correct the 
display image, adjust the resolution of the notebook or desktop 
computer to 1024 x 768...

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❏Open the on-screen menu and select Adjust picture > Color 
space.  Change the selection.
❏Open the on-screen menu and select  Help > Diagnostics. Run 
color tests.
If the projected colors seem completely wrong:
❏For a YPbPr or RGB input device, be sure all the video 
connectors are correctly matched.
❏Be sure the pins on the cable connectors are not bent or broken.
❏Open the on-screen menu and select  Adjust picture > Color 
space.  Change the selection.
❏Open the...

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Sound problems
If no sound is coming out of the projector: 
❏Be sure you have an audio cable securely connected between the 
projector and the input device.
❏Be sure that the mute and volume settings are correct on the input 
device, such as a computer, DVD player, or camcorder.
❏Open the on-screen menu and select Au di o. Check the following 
settings:
◆Mute is turned off.
◆Volume is correct.
Interruption problems
If the lamp indicator or temperature indicator turns on or...

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If the lamp shuts off during a presentation:
❏A minor power surge might cause the lamp to shut off. Wait a few 
minutes, then power on the projector.
❏The lamp module might have burned out. Replace the lamp 
module.
If the lamp burns out or makes a popping sound: 
❏When the lamp reaches its end of life, it might burn out and make 
a popping sound. If this happens, the projector will not turn back 
on until the lamp module has been replaced. 
❏If the lamp breaks, contact HP...

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Testing the Projector
The on-screen menu contains diagnostic tests you can use to verify the proper 
operation of the projector and the remote control.
To run the projector diagnostics
1. Open the on-screen menu and select Help > Diagnostics. 
2. Select a test to perform.  

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Reference
This chapter lists the specifications, safety information, and regulatory information for 
the projector. 
■“Specifications” on page 69
■“Safety Information” on page 75
■“Regulatory Information” on page 77
Specifications
Because HP continually improves its products, the following specifications are subject 
to change. For the latest specifications, visit the HP website at http://www.hp.com.
Identifying the projector specifications
Resolution XGA
Te ch n o l o gy  D L P
Video...

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IR receivers On left and right sides of projector
Size  197 mm x 78 mm x 231 mm
(7.8 in. × 3.0 in. × 9.1 in.) 
Weight 1.7 kg (3.8 lb)
Lens  2.02 to 1.68 throw ratio (distance/width)
Optical zoom  1.2:1 
Digital zoom  Yes
Keystone Automatic correction: up to ±30° vertical
Manual correction: up to ±30° vertical, 
up to ±12° horizontal
Audio 2-W peak sound
Lamp  180-W P-VIP lamp, 1.1-mm arc
2000 hours (half life)
Lamp-saver mode reduces lamp power to 156 W, extends 
rated life to up...