HP Vp6220 Digital Projector Users Guide

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6. Maintenance
Care of the Projector
Your projector needs little maintenance. Keep it clean for best performance.
Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp. Contact your dealer if 
other parts needs replacing.
Cleaning the Lens
Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface. 
Q Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust. 
Q If there is dirt or smears, use lens-cleaning paper or moisten a soft cloth with lens 
cleaner to gently wipe the lens surface.
Never rub the lens with abrasive materials.
Cleaning the Projector Case
Before you clean the case, turn the projector off and unplug the power cord.
Q To remove dirt or dust, wipe the case with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth.
Q To remove stubborn dirt or stains, moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral 
detergent. Then wipe the case.
Never use wax, alcohol, benzene, thinner or other chemical detergents. These can damage the
case.
Storing the Projector
If you need to store the projector for an extended time, please follow the instruc-
tions below.
Q Make sure the temperature and humidity of the storage area are within the 
recommended range for the projector. Please refer to page 36 in the manual.
Q Retract the adjuster feet.
Q Remove the batteries from the remote control.
Q Pack the projector in its original packing or equivalent.
Transporting the projector
It is recommended that you ship the projector with its original packing or equivalent.  
						

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Lamp Information
Warning Messages
When the Lamp indicator lights up red or a message appears suggesting it is time 
to replace the lamp, please install a new lamp or consult your dealer. An old lamp 
may cause a malfunction in the projector and in some instances the lamp may 
break.
For more detailed information on the lamp indicator, please refer to page 34.
The Lamp indicator light and Temperature warning light will light up if the lamp becomes too
hot. Turn the power off and let the projector cool for 45 minutes. If the Lamp or Temp indicator
still lights up after turning the power back on, please contact your dealer.
The following Lamp warning messages will remind you to change the lamp.
Replacing the Lamp
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always turn the projector off and disconnect the power
cord before changing the lamp.
To reduce the risk of severe burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before
replacing the lamp.
To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and damage to internal components, use caution when
removing lamp glass that has shattered into sharp pieces.
To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and/or compromising image quality by touching the
lens, do not touch the empty lamp compartment when the lamp is removed.
The lamp contains a small amount of mercury. If the lamp breaks, adequately ventilate the area
where the breakage occurred. Disposal of this lamp might be regulated due to environmental
considerations. For disposal or recycling information, contact your local authorities or the
Electronic Industries Alliance (http://www.eiae.org).
1. Turn off the projector.
2. After the power button stops flashing, unplug the power cord from the wall 
socket.
3. Turn the projector over. Then loosen the 
screws and remove the lamp cover. If the 
lamp is hot, avoid burns by waiting for 45 
minutes until the lamp has cooled.
MessageStatus
Lamp is getting old.
Buy a spare lamp.
The lamp has been in operation for a 
long time, and you should have a spare 
lamp available. For optimal perfor-
mance, install a new lamp.
End of lamp life
Install a new lamp.
Then hold [V] to reset lamp hours.The lamp has reached the end of its life, 
and the projector will not operate nor-
mally until you change the lamp. 
						

							
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4. Loosen the screw that holds the lamp to the 
projector. If the screw is not loosened com-
pletely, they could injure your fingers. It is 
strongly recommended that you use a mag-
netic-head screwdriver.
5. Slide the latch to release the lamp. 
6. Lift the handle so that it stands up. Use the  handle to slowly pull the lamp out of the 
projector.
Pulling it too quickly may cause the lamp to break and
scatter broken glass in the projector.
Do not place the lamp in locations where water might
splash on it, children can reach it, or near flammable
materials.
Do not insert your hands into the projector after the
lamp is removed. If you touch the optical components
inside, it could cause color unevenness and distortion
of the projected images.
7. Insert a new lamp. Make sure the handle is fully locked and tighten the screw firmly. 
Slide the latch so it holds the lamp.
If the screw is loose, it could result in a malfunction.
Do not over tighten the screw.
8. Re-install the lamp cover and tighten the screw.  Do not turn the power on with the 
lamp cover removed.
9. Plug in the projector and turn it on.
10. Unplug all input cables.
11 . Reset the lamp counter. Do not reset if the lamp is not replaced as this 
could cause damage.  
i. Press and hold the   up button on the projector for 5 seconds to 
display the reset message.
ii.   Press  auto sync on the projector or on the remote control to reset the 
lamp hours to “0”.
iii.  Wait about 5 seconds to let the message disappear. 
						

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Indicators
Power indicator
OffThe projector is off.
Flashing  The projector is warming up or cooling down.
OnThe projector is on and operating normally.
Lamp indicator
OffThe projector is operating normally.
OnThe lamp is bad or has reached the end of its life.
Temperature indicator
OffThe projector is operating normally.
FlashingThe fans are not working, and the projector will shut down. Contact HP 
about repairs.
OnThe internal temperature is too high, and the projector will shut down. 
Allow the projector to cool down. If this continues, contact HP about 
repairs.
Updating the firmware
HP may periodically release updated versions of the projector firmware to enhance 
the projector performance. The projector firmware version is shown in the on-
screen menu in the Information menu. Check for updated versions at http://
www.hp.com/go/proj_firmware.
1. On a computer with a USB port, go to the HP projector upgrade website (see 
introduction for this section) and download the latest file intended for a USB 
upgrade.
2. Connect the USB cable between the USB port on the projector and the USB 
port on the computer.
3. On the computer, run the file you downloaded by double-clicking the file. Fol-
low the on-screen instructions. 
						

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7. Troubleshooting
The projector does not turn on.
No picture
Blurred image
Remote control does not work.
CauseRemedy
There is no power from the power 
cord.Plug the power cord into the AC inlet on the 
projector, and plug the power cord into the 
power outlet. If the power outlet has a switch, 
make sure that it is switched on.
Attempting to turn the projector on 
again during the cooling process.Wait until the cooling down process has 
completed.
CauseRemedy
The video source is not turned on. Turn the video source on.
The projector is not correctly 
connected to the input source device.Check that the signal cable is connected 
correctly.
The input signal has not been 
correctly selected.Select the correct input signal with the source 
button on the projector or remote control.
The lens cap is still attached to the 
lens.Remove the lens cap.
CauseRemedy
The projection lens is not correctly 
focused.Adjust the focus of the lens using the focus 
ring.
The projector and the screen are not 
aligned properly.Adjust the projection angle and direction as 
well as the height of the unit if necessary.
The lens cap is still attached to the 
lensRemove the lens cap.
CauseRemedy
The battery is out of power.Replace the battery in the remote control with 
a new one.
There is an obstacle between the 
remote control and the projector.Remove the obstacle.
You are too far away from the 
projector.Stand within 6 meters (19.5 feet) of the 
projector.
For a PC connection, the USB cable is 
not connected.To use the page up and page down functions, 
connect the USB cable between the PC and 
projector. 
						

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8. Specifications
Projector Specifications 
All specifications are subject to change without notice. 
General
Product name Digital Projector
Model name vp6220 (XGA)
vp6210 (SVGA)
Optical
Display system 1-CHIP DMD
Lens F/Number vp6220         F=2.4 to 2.6, f= 24.0 to 29.1 mm
vp6210         F=2.4 to 2.6, f= 18.6 to 22.7 mm
Lamp 200W lamp
Electrical
Power supply AC100 ~ 240V, 3.5A, 50/60 Hz (Automatic)
Power consumption 265W (Max)
Mechanical
Dimensions 311 mm (W) x 90 mm (H) x 215 mm (D)
Weight 2.8 Kg (6.1 lbs)
Input terminal
Computer input
     VGA input D-sub 15-pin (female)
Video signal input
     S-video Mini DIN 4-pin port x1
     Composite-video RCA jack x1
HDTV signal input D-sub to YP
bPr RCA jack x3, through VGA input
Audio signal input
     Audio in Mini jack stereo port
Output
USB mouse connector  A/B series x1
Speaker  1 watt x 1
Environment
Operating
     Temperature
10 to 35 
°C (50 to 95 °F)
     Humidity 80% RH max, non-condensing
     Altitude
up to 3,000 m (10,000 ft), up to 25 
°C (77 °F)
Storage
     Temperature
-25 to 55 
°C (-4 to 131 °F)
     Humidity 80% RH max, non-condensing
     Altitude up to 12,000 m (40,000 ft) 
						

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Timing Chart
Supported Timing for PC Input
Supported Timing for Component-YP
bPr Input
Supported Timing for Composite-Video and S-Video Inputs
ResolutionHorizontal 
Frequency 
(kHz)Ve r t i c a l  
Frequency 
(Hz)Pixel 
Frequency 
(MHz)Mode
720x400 37.927 85.039 35.500 720x400_85
640x48031.469 59.940 25.175 VGA_60
37.861 72.809 31.500 VGA_72
37.500 75.000 31.500 VGA_75
43.269 85.008 36.000 VGA_85
800x60037.879 60.317 40.000 SVGA_60
48.077 72.188 50.000 SVGA_72
46.875 75.000 49.500 SVGA_75
53.674 85.061 56.250 SVGA_85
1024x76848.363 60.004 65.000 XGA_60
56.476 70.069 75.000 XGA_70
60.023 75.029 78.750 XGA_75
68.667 84.997 94.500 XGA_85
1280x1024 63.981 60.020 108.000 SXGA3_60
Signal FormatHorizontal 
Frequency (kHz)Vertical Frequency 
(Hz)
480i(525i)@60Hz 15.73 59.94
480p(525p)@60Hz 31.47 59.94
576i(625i)@50Hz 15.63 50.00
576p(625p)@50Hz 31.25 50.00
720p(750p)@60Hz 45.00 60.00
720p(750p)@50Hz 37.50 50.00
1080i(1125i)@60Hz 33.75 60.00
1080i(1125i)@50Hz 28.13 50.00
Video modeHorizontal 
Frequency 
(kHz)Ve r t i c a l  
Frequency 
(Hz)Color sub-
carrier 
Frequency 
(MHz)
NTSC 15.73 60 3.58
PAL 15.63 50 4.43
SECAM 15.63 50 4.25 or 4.41
PAL-M 15.73 60 3.58
PAL-N 15.63 50 3.58
PAL-60 15.73 60 4.43
NTSC4.43 15.73 60 4.43 
						

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9. Dimensions
Unit: mm 
90
215
311 
						

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10. Regulation Statements
Safety information
Safety Precautions
• Prevent eye injury. Do not look into the projectors lens when the lamp is on. 
Do not point any laser light at anyones eyes.
• Prevent electrical shock. Do not expose the projector or rain or moisture. Do 
not open the projector except as instructed by the manual.
• Allow the projector to cool before removing the lamp cover and touching 
internal components, as instructed by the manual.
• Keep paper, plastic, and combustible material at least 0.5 meter (2 feet) away 
from the projector lens and exhaust vents.
• Use only an approved power cord rated for the voltage and current marked on 
the product label. Do not overload any outlet or extension cord.
Mercury Safety
Warning: This digital projector lamp contains a small amount of mercury. If the lamp 
breaks, adequately ventilate the area where the breakage occurred. Disposal of 
this lamp may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or 
recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Indus-
tries Alliance (www.eiae.org).
Regulatory information
This section presents information that shows how your digital projector complies 
with regulations in certain regions. Any modifications to your digital projector not 
expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard could void the authority to operate the dig-
ital projector in these regions.
U.S.A.
This digital projector has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class 
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to 
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa-
tion.
This digital projector generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not 
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful inter-
ference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference 
will not occur in a particular installation.  If this digital projector does cause harmful 
interference to radio or television reception (which can be determined by unplug-
ging the unit), try the following:
• Reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna.
• Relocating the digital projector with respect to the receiver.
• Connecting the digital projectors power cord to another power outlet.
Connections to Peripheral Devices. To maintain compliance with FCC Rules and 
Regulations, use properly shielded cables with this device. 
						

							10. Regulation Statements 40For more information, consult your dealer, an experienced radio/television techni-
cian, or the following booklet, prepared by the Federal Communications Commis-
sion: How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems. This booklet is 
available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock 
Number 004-000-00345-4. At the first printing of this manual, the telephone number 
was (202) 512-1800.
Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Japan
 
Korea
International
NOTE: For regulatory identification purposes, your product is assigned a Regula-
tory Model number. The Regulatory Model number for your product is listed in the 
declaration below. This regulatory number is different from the marketing name and 
product number.