Compaq Projector MP1400 User Manual

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User’s Guide  
Compaq MP1400 Microportable Projector  
Second Edition (June 2000)  
Part Number 177284-002  
Compaq Computer Corporation  
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CONTENTS  
preface  
USING THIS GUIDE  
Symbols and Conventions.................................................................vi  
Warning Messages ...........................................................................vii  
Chapter 1  
GETTING STARTED  
Product Features..............................................................................1-1  
Introduction .....................................................................................1-2  
Setting Up the Projector..................................................................1-3  
Balancing the Projector...............................................................1-5  
Connecting the Projector to a Portable Computer ......................1-6  
Connecting the Projector to a Desktop Computer ......................1-7  
Connecting the Projector to a Compaq PC Companion .............1-9  
Connecting the Projector to Other Video Sources....................1-10  
Powering On the Projector ............................................................1-11  
Powering Off the Projector ...........................................................1-12  
Adjusting the Projected Image......................................................1-13  
Adjusting the Projector Height .................................................1-13  
Adjusting the Projector Focus...................................................1-15  
Image Size Adjustment.............................................................1-16  
Using the Compaq Presentation Utility.........................................1-17  
Using the Compaq Projector Display Assistant............................1-18  
Chapter 2  
USING THE PROJECTOR  
Identifying the Projector Buttons....................................................2-1  
Introducing the On-Screen Menu....................................................2-2  
Analog On-Screen Menu Adjustments.......................................2-2  
Adjusting the On-Screen Menus..............................................2-4  
Explaining Functions in the On-Screen Menu.........................2-5  
Special On-Screen Messages......................................................2-7  
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Chapter 3  
USING THE OPTIONAL COMPAQ MULTIMEDIA ADAPTER  
Identifying the Multimedia Adapter Components..........................3-1  
Attaching the Optional Multimedia Adapter to the Projector...3-3  
Connecting a Camcorder, VCR, or DVD Player to  
the Optional Multimedia Adapter...............................................3-4  
Connecting a Video Player.........................................................3-6  
Video On-Screen Menu Adjustments.........................................3-6  
Explaining Functions in the Video On-Screen Menu..............3-8  
Chapter 4  
USING THE OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL  
Identifying the Remote Control Buttons.........................................4-1  
Calibrating the Mouse ................................................................4-3  
Remote Control Functions..........................................................4-4  
Picture-in-Picture On-Screen Menu Adjustments......................4-5  
Explaining Functions in the PIP On-Screen Menu..................4-7  
Chapter 5  
CARE AND MAINTENANCE  
Protecting the Projector ..................................................................5-1  
Cleaning the Lens ...........................................................................5-3  
Replacing the Projector Lamp Module...........................................5-4  
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appendix A  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
Solving Display Problems..............................................................A-1  
Solving Lamp Problems.................................................................A-5  
Solving Miscellaneous Problems ...................................................A-6  
appendix B  
AGENCY REGULATORY NOTICES  
Federal Communications Commission Notice...............................B-1  
Modifications.............................................................................B-1  
Cables.........................................................................................B-1  
Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked  
with the FCC Logo—United States Only ..................................B-2  
Canadian Notice.........................................................................B-2  
Avis Canadien............................................................................B-2  
European Notice.........................................................................B-3  
Japanese Notice..........................................................................B-3  
SPECIFICATIONS  
Specifications .................................................................................B-4  
Preset Display Resolutions Table ..............................................B-5  
Power Cords...............................................................................B-6  
appendix C  
FLASH ROM UPGRADE  
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preface  
Using This Guide  
The User's 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:  
WARNING: Text set off in this manner indicates that  
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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.  
Text set off in this manner presents clarifying information,  
specific instructions, commentary, sidelights, or interesting  
points of view.  
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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  
The Compaq MP1400 Microportable Projector generates crisp,  
clear images onto a projection screen by using Digital Light  
Processing (DLP) technology. The features include:  
800 × 600 native SVGA resolution  
Maximum input resolution: 1024 × 768 (XGA)  
User replaceable 120-watt high-efficiency, long-life lamp  
Electronic zoom to 32×  
Standard VGA analog connection  
All digital DFP connection  
Convenient auto-image adjustment  
16.7 million displayable colors  
Multilingual on-screen adjustment menu  
Plug and Play capability  
Flash ROM upgradeable  
Compaq Presentation utility for ease of use in setting up the  
projector with portable computers  
Compaq Projector Display Assistant utility to adjust screen  
settings  
Carrying case and projector carrying handle included  
Security lock slot  
Optional multimedia adapter and remote control  
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Introduction  
Before setting up your Compaq MP1400 Microportable Projector,  
be sure your shipping box includes the following items:  
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Projector and lens cap  
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10-foot power cable  
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Two signal cables  
One VGA signal cable for use with computers,  
portables, and some handheld products  
One DFP (digital flat panel) to DVI (digital video  
information) upgrade cable for use with compatible  
digital sources  
4
One RS232 (serial) to DVI upgrade adapter  
5
Carrying case and separate projector carrying  
handle  
6
Phillips screwdriver  
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Quick Setup card and other documentation  
CD-ROM containing the Compaq Presentation utility  
program, Compaq Projector Display Assistant utility,  
and a User’s Guide in ten languages  
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  
To set up the projector, follow the instructions below and on the  
following pages. Separate setup instructions are described for the  
following products:  
Portable and desktop computers  
Handheld computers with VGA capability  
VCR, DVD, or camcorder (requires optional Multimedia  
Adapter)  
The projector is hot pluggable and can be connected, while  
powered on, to these products while they are powered on.  
IMPORTANT: Place the projector on a stable desk or table at a  
distance not less than 3.3 feet and not greater than 35 feet (1 meter  
to 10.8 meters) from the projection screen.  
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or  
damage to your equipment:  
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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 unplugging  
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 or 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 anything to it.  
To balance the projector, turn the foot sideways.  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of the projector tipping or  
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overturning, always turn the elevator foot 90 degrees  
from its original position when the projector is being set  
up or before pressing the elevator button.  
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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 1B or  
the DFP connector 1A on the portable computer and  
tighten the screws. Use 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.  
3. 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.  
4. Turn on the projector first, then turn on the  
computer.  
For more information on setting up the projector with a portable  
computer, see the white paper included on the CD-ROM.  
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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 1B 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.  
3. 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.  
4. Turn on the projector first, then turn on the computer.  
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For security purposes, this projector has been fitted with a  
security lock 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, or reseller. To locate a reseller near you, call Compaq at 1-  
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.  
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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. Turn on the projector first, then turn on the  
computer. Refer to the “Powering On the Projector”  
section later in this chapter for instructions on  
turning on the projector.  
Connecting the Projector to Other Video Sources  
To connect the projector to a camcorder, DVD player, or VCR, the  
optional Compaq Multimedia Adapter must be connected to the  
projector. The optional Compaq Multimedia Adapter has been  
specifically designed to fit the Compaq MP1400 Microportable  
Projector. This adapter converts signals from the camcorder, DVD,  
or VCR, for compatibility with the projectors.  
The optional Compaq Multimedia Adapter is not included  
locate a reseller near you, call 1-800-AT-COMPAQ or, to  
For information on attaching and using the optional Compaq  
Multimedia Adapter, refer to Chapter 3, “Using the Optional  
Multimedia Adapter.”  
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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 projection  
screen.  
2. Remove the lens cap 1 from the projector 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 one  
to two minutes.  
When the projector has warmed up, the Compaq startup  
screen displays, and the LED on the STANDBY button 3 turns  
green.  
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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.  
When the startup screen disappears, the video from the  
attached computer displays. If there is no incoming video, the  
“Check Video Cable” message will display on the projection  
screen.  
Powering Off the Projector  
Follow these instructions to power off the projector.  
1. Press the Standby button to turn off the projector  
lamp.  
The message “Going to Standby” displays, and the LED on the  
Standby button blinks amber.  
IMPORTANT: Allow the projector to cool down for about five  
minutes before turning it off.  
2. Turn off the Main power switch on the back of the  
projector.  
3. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet  
and the projector.  
CAUTION: After the projector is turned off, wait at least one minute  
before turning the projector back on. Failure to follow this caution  
can result in damage to the projector.  
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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 one inch. To adjust the height:  
1. Ensure the foot is turned 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 elevator 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.  
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To fine-tune the leveling of the projector, rotate the knobs 3  
on either side of the foot 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 “Analog On-Screen Menu  
Adjustments” section in Chapter 2).  
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Image Size Adjustment  
Screen  
Diagonal  
33.0" 43.9" 65.9" 87.9" 109.8" 131.8" 153.8" 175.8" 197.7" 219.7"  
Screen  
Width  
26.4" 35.2" 52.7" 70.3" 87.8" 105.5" 123.0" 140.6" 158.1" 175.8"  
19.8" 26.3" 39.5" 52.7" 65.9" 79.1" 92.3" 105.5" 118.7" 131.8"  
Screen  
Height  
Projection 4.9'  
Distance  
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 indicated in this  
chart, the display may appear to be dimmer than usual.  
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Using the Compaq Presentation Utility  
The Compaq Presentation utility included on the CD-ROM is for  
use with portable computers only. The purpose of the Presentation  
utility is to disable power management features of the portable  
computer while the Compaq MP1400 Microportable Projector is  
connected to it. The utility also disables the computer’s screen  
savers and auto-suspend feature.  
A graphical user interface (GUI) is required to control the MP1400  
Projector’s resolution settings and the enabled/disabled status. The  
Compaq Presentation utility supports the following GUI operating  
systems: Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, and  
Windows NT 4.0.  
To install the Compaq Presentation utility onto a portable computer:  
1. Insert the CD-ROM into the computer’s CD drive.  
The CD-ROM menu will automatically launch on the  
screen.  
2. From the launch menu, click on Install  
SoftwareInstall Compaq Presentation Utility  
and follow the on-screen instructions.  
3. Select Next in the dialog box to install the program.  
The Compaq Presentation utility installs on the hard  
drive and prompts you to restart the computer. Upon  
restart, a program icon (displaying a yellow beam of  
light) is placed in the Windows system tray.  
4. Double-click the program icon to launch the  
Presentation Properties dialog box.  
5. Set the Presentation Mode Duration time in the  
dialog box or accept the default settings to turn off  
the computer’s power management features and  
screen saver features.  
6. Select OK from the dialog box to execute the  
settings. The software dialog box closes, and the  
computer is ready to continue with the presentation.  
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The Presentation utility is provided on the CD-ROM in the  
following languages: English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, and  
Spanish. When setup begins, the appropriate language is installed  
on the computer according to the language of the computer’s  
operating system. If the computer’s operating system language is  
not included as one of the six languages above, then, by default, the  
English version will install on the computer.  
Using the Compaq Projector Display Assistant  
The Compaq Projector Display Assistant utility included on the  
CD-ROM is an adjustment tool for improving the display quality of  
the MP1400 projector. Adjustments need to be made when the  
projector is first attached to a computer or when a different display  
mode is selected for the first time. This utility can be run directly  
from the CD-ROM or copied to a directory on the computer hard  
drive and run from there.  
To run the Projector Display Assistant for Microsoft Windows 95,  
Windows 98, Windows 2000, or Windows NT 4.0:  
1. Insert the CD-ROM into the computer’s CD drive.  
The CD-ROM menu will automatically launch on the  
screen.  
2. From the launch menu, click on Install  
SoftwareInstall Compaq’s Projector Display  
Assistant and follow the on-screen instructions.  
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Chapter 2  
Using the Projector  
Identifying the Projector Buttons  
Symbol Control  
Function  
Standby button  
and LED  
Powers the projector lamp on and off.  
The Standby LED changes color to indicate the  
following operating modes:  
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1. Green glow indicates power is on.  
2. Amber glow indicates warm-up or suspend  
modes.  
3. Flashing amber indicates the projector is  
going into standby mode and cannot be  
restarted until the LED glows amber steadily.  
4. All five LED buttons rapidly flashing amber  
indicates the lamp has overheated and the  
projector has automatically shut down.  
Select button  
1. Launches first, second, and third-level on-  
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screen menus.  
2. Exits the on-screen menus.  
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Projector Buttons (Continued)  
Symbol Control  
Function  
3  
4 +  
5 R  
Minus button  
Plus button  
Selects and adjusts the on-screen menu functions.  
Selects and adjusts the on-screen menu functions.  
Resync button  
Automatically synchronizes the projector to track  
the input source.  
IMPORTANT: To use standby mode, press the Standby button and, after a  
6- to 10-second delay, the unit enters standby mode and the projector lamp  
turns off. A “Going to Standby” message appears on the screen for the  
duration of the 6- to 10-second delay. When the message disappears from  
the screen, there is a 45-second delay before the lamp can be turned back  
on. Wait 45 seconds to allow the lamp to cool before pressing the Standby  
button again.  
Introducing the On-Screen Menu  
The adjustments for screen settings are located in the on-screen  
Analog Menu  
Analog Menu Level 3  
Brightness  
Contrast  
Position  
Cancel  
Adjustment scale  
Adjustment scale  
Zoom  
Zoom  
Panning Left-Right  
Panning Up-Down  
Adjustment scale  
Adjustment scale  
Adjustment scale  
Save and Return  
Cancel  
Keystone  
Picture  
Adjustment scale  
Dark—Light  
Continued  
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Analog On-Screen Menu (Continued)  
Color  
Cancel  
Adjustment scale  
Adjustment scale  
Digital  
Conversion  
Clock  
Adjustment scale  
Adjustment scale  
Cancel  
Language  
English  
Italiano  
Menu Location  
Management  
Adjustment scale  
Adjustment scale  
Cancel  
On-Off  
Display hours - 5 digits  
Confirmation  
Horizontal  
Vertical  
Both  
Save and Return  
Cancel  
Serial Number  
Master Reset  
Save and Return  
Cancel  
Display Serial Number  
Confirmation  
Factory Reset  
Exit  
Confirm Reset  
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Adjusting the On-Screen Menus  
To launch and make adjustments to the on-screen menus:  
1. Press the Select button 1 located on the projector  
panel or, if you are using the optional remote control,  
press the Menu button. The menu will display on the  
projection screen.  
2. To select a function, press the Minus (-) button 2 to  
scroll down the Display menu. To reverse the scroll  
direction, press the Plus (+) 3 button.  
3. Highlight the function to be adjusted and press the  
Select button 1 again or, if you are using the optional  
remote control, press the Menu button.  
The bar on the bottom of the on-screen menu shows the current  
operating resolution.  
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For example, to select the Position function, press the Minus button  
2 until Position is highlighted, then press the Select button 1 to  
display the level 2 menu for Position. The level 2 menu displays  
expanded menu items.  
4. To make a selection from the level 2 menu, press the  
Minus (-) button to scroll down the level 2 menu, or  
press the Plus (+) button to reverse the scroll  
direction.  
5. Highlight the selection and press the Select button to  
confirm the selection. The level 3 menu displays.  
6. Level 3 for Position functions display the adjustment  
scales. Use the Minus button to decrease and the Plus  
button to increase the screen Horizontal and Vertical  
positions.  
Some menu functions display adjustment scales in the level 2  
menu, while others display adjustment scales in the level 3  
menu.  
7. After making the adjustment, select Save and  
Return. To void any changes made, select Cancel.  
8. To exit from the on-screen menu, select Exit from the  
Main menu. If the display is a second- or third-level  
menu, select Save and Return or Cancel, then select  
Exit from the Main menu.  
The on-screen menu is easy to use; just follow the instructions on  
the screen.  
Explaining Functions in the On-Screen Menu  
Brightness and Contrast—Adjusts the displayed image  
brightness and contrast ranges from 0 to 100.  
An example of a standard setting is to set the contrast level to  
67 and the brightness level to 50.  
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Position—Fine-tunes the horizontal and vertical positions of  
the display.  
Zoom—Magnifies an image up to a factor of 32 on the  
projection screen (zooms in to a specific area on the screen, and  
pans left, right, up, and down).  
Keystone—Adjusts image distortion at the top and bottom  
widths of the screen caused by tilting the projector.  
Picture—Adjusts the gamma value or degree of contrast of  
darkness or light for the projected image.  
Color—Adjusts color balance to compensate for ambient  
conditions using three submenus:  
(Color Temperature)—The factory default.  
Custom Color—Modifies the color temperature balance.  
Saturation—Magnifies the color intensity.  
Digital Conversion—Improves picture stability of user modes  
by adjusting:  
Clock—Increase/decrease the value to stretch or shrink the  
image on the screen.  
Clock Phase—Increase/decrease the value to minimize  
video distortion or video jitter.  
If the projector image becomes distorted when adjusting the  
Clock and Clock Phase values, continue adjusting the values  
until the distortion disappears. To restore the factory settings,  
select  
in the on-screen menu, or press the  
Factory Reset  
Resync button on the projector.  
Language—Allows the user to change the on-screen display to  
one of seven languages in their native spelling. The current  
language is highlighted. Select another language in which to  
display all menu functions.  
Menu Location—Positions the on-screen menu at a convenient  
location on the projector screen; positions the menu up or  
down, left or right.  
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Management—Allows the user to control power saver  
characteristics of the display, or to view the cumulative lamp  
hours, reset the lamp hour timer, view the unit’s serial number,  
or perform a Master Reset.  
Factory Reset—Resets the current operating option to its  
original factory setting.  
Special On-Screen Messages  
The following on-screen messages will appear on the projection  
display to identify the following conditions:  
Check Video Cable—Indicates the video cable may not be  
plugged into the projector or the selected video input is not  
accurate.  
Input Signal Out of Range—Indicates the projector is unable  
to access the appropriate input signal.  
2 Inputs Active - Remove One—The projector has two data  
inputs: one is an analog D-Sub input, and the other is a digital  
DFP input. This message indicates that both inputs are active  
simultaneously and the user should detach one of them.  
Going to Standby—Indicates the projector is entering a sleep  
mode or is powering off the lamp.  
Lamp May Fail Soon, Replacement Suggested—Indicates  
the lamp is approaching failure. The message will remain on  
the screen for five seconds or until the on-screen menu Select  
button is pressed.  
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When the optional Compaq Multimedia Adapter is attached to the  
projector, the following messages, in addition to the previous  
messages, will appear on the projection display to identify the  
following conditions:  
Analog, Use Source to change input Indicates Analog and  
DVI inputs are both connected. Since the projector will default  
to display Analog, you must use the Source button to switch to  
DVI.  
DVI, Use Source to change input—Indicates DVI along with  
other video sources and/or analog sources are present. Analog  
is the default setting. Use the Source button to switch to DVI.  
Analog, Use PIP for picture-in-picture or use Source to  
—Indicates Analog plus video and DVI are  
change input  
present. Audio is the default setting. Use PIP for picture-in-  
picture, or change setting using the Source button.  
Composite Video, Use Source to change input—Indicates  
Composite Video or other inputs present. Default is Composite  
Video. Use the Source button to change the setting.  
S-Video, Use Source to change input—Indicates S-video with  
other inputs are active. Use the Source button to change the  
setting.  
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Chapter 3  
Using the Optional Compaq Multimedia Adapter  
Identifying the Multimedia Adapter Components  
Item Component  
Function  
1
Infrared Receiver  
Interprets signals received from the  
remote control  
2
3
4
5
Speaker  
Provides audio performance  
Increases/Decreases volume  
Connects camcorders or DVDs  
Volume +/−  
S-Video connector  
8-pin connector  
Connects back to computer allowing  
remote mouse functionality  
6
7
DVI connector  
Source button  
Connects digital equipment  
Selects between two video or  
two computer inputs  
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Multimedia Adapter Components (Continued)  
Item Component  
Function  
8
9
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Video LED  
When lit, indicates video input  
When lit, indicates computer input  
Connects video equipment  
Computer LED  
Video/RCA connector  
Audio-in connector  
Connects audio equipment,  
videocassette recorders and DVD  
players, allowing sound to be  
played.  
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Install buttons  
Use to install adapter on projector  
The optional Compaq Multimedia Adapter is not included  
with the Compaq MP1400 Microportable Projector. It is sold  
separately and includes an optional remote control. For  
information on purchasing the optional Multimedia Adapter  
and remote control, call your Compaq authorized dealer, or  
reseller. To locate a reseller near you, call 1-800-AT-  
COMPAQ or, to purchase directly from Compaq, visit the  
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Attaching the Optional Multimedia Adapter  
to the Projector  
1. Push in the two buttons 1 on the bottom sides of the  
optional Multimedia Adapter.  
2. Insert the hooks on top of the optional Multimedia  
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 optional  
Multimedia Adapter to complete the connection.  
When the adapter is activated, one of the LEDs 4 on the  
Multimedia Adapter turns green.  
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Connecting a Camcorder, VCR, or DVD Player  
to the Optional Multimedia Adapter  
A rubber boot cover protects the DFP (digital) connector on  
the projector. Be sure to remove the cover before connecting  
the Multimedia Adapter to the projector and replace the cover  
when the projector is not in use to prevent electrostatic  
discharges from damaging the connector.  
1. Use an RCA cable to connect a VCR to the video  
connector 1 on the optional Multimedia Adapter.  
Use an S-video cable to connect a camcorder or DVD  
player to the S-video connector 2 on the optional  
Multimedia 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. To connect the multimedia adapter speaker for  
sound, connect the RCA audio cable 4 to the audio-  
in port on the optional Multimedia Adapter and the  
audio-out port on the VCR, camcorder, or DVD  
player. If you are not using the speaker at this time,  
skip to the next step.  
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4. Press the Source button 5 on the Multimedia  
Adapter to toggle and select between the connected  
input sources.  
The optional Compaq Multimedia Adapter can remain attached to  
the projector, or it can be removed and stored in the carrying case.  
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Connecting a Video Player  
If your video player uses a round, one-prong composite video  
connector, use the RCA video cable. If your video player uses  
a round, four-prong S-video connector, use the S-video cable.  
Both cables are included with the optional Compaq  
Multimedia Adapter.  
1. Plug the RCA video cable into the video-out port on  
the video player and the video port on the video  
adapter. If you are using the S-video cable, connect it  
to the S-video out connector on the video player and  
the S-video port on the video adapter.  
2. Turn on the projector first, then the video player.  
3. Push the Source button on the back of the  
multimedia adapter to toggle and switch the projector  
signal from data (computer icon) to video (TV icon).  
The data mode receives computer inputs, and the  
video mode receives video input such as a TV tuner,  
VCR, video, or camera.  
With the optional Compaq Multimedia Adapter attached, the  
projector is compatible with major video standards such as NTSC,  
PAL, and SECAM. Use the on-screen menu to adjust the video  
performance manually, or press the Resync button on the projector  
panel to optimize it automatically.  
Video On-Screen Menu Adjustments  
When the optional Multimedia Adapter is attached to the projector  
and the video source is selected, an alternate video on-screen menu  
can be displayed on the projected screen. This menu includes some  
selections that are relevant to the multimedia functions of the video  
adapter.  
To display the Video on-screen menu:  
1. Attach the optional Compaq Multimedia Adapter to  
the projector.  
2. Attach a video source to the projector.  
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3. Set the Source button on the optional multimedia  
adapter or optional remote control to video.  
4. Press the Select button on the projector or the Menu  
button on the optional remote control to display the  
following menu.  
Video Menu  
Video Menu Level 2  
Video Menu Level 3  
Brightness  
Contrast  
Zoom  
Adjustment scale  
Adjustment scale  
Zoom  
Adjustment scale  
Adjustment scale  
Adjustment scale  
Panning Left-Right  
Cancel  
Keystone  
Color  
Adjustment scale  
(Color Temperature)  
Custom Color  
Saturation  
Save and Return  
Cancel  
Adjustment scale  
Adjustment scale  
Tint  
Sharpness  
Language  
Adjustment scale  
Audio  
Mute  
On - Off  
Bass  
Adjustment Scale  
Adjustment Scale  
Adjustment Scale  
Treble  
Cancel  
Save and Return  
Source  
S-Video  
Composite  
DVI  
Analog  
Save and Return  
Menu Location  
Up-Down  
Adjustment Scale  
Adjustment Scale  
Left-Right  
Save and Return  
Cancel  
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Management  
Power Saver  
On-Off  
Lamp Hours  
Display hours - 5 digits  
Confirmation  
Reset Lamp Hours  
Standby Lamp Delay  
Delay adjustment  
Flip Image  
Horizontal - Vertical - Both  
Serial Number  
Master Reset  
Save and Return  
Cancel  
Display Serial Number  
Confirmation  
Factory Reset  
Exit  
Confirm Reset  
Current Mode  
To make adjustments to the Video on-screen menu, follow the steps  
in “Adjusting the On-Screen Menu” in Chapter 2, “Using the  
Projector.”  
Explaining Functions in the Video On-Screen Menu  
In addition to the Analog on-screen menu functions, the Video on-  
screen menu includes the following additional functions:  
Tint—Adjusts screen image tint  
Sharpness—Adjusts screen image sharpness  
Audio—Adjusts the audio controls for the speaker on the  
multimedia adapter  
Source—Selects between composite, S-video, DVI, and analog  
input  
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Chapter 4  
Using the Optional Remote Control  
Identifying the Remote Control Buttons  
Item  
Component  
Function  
1
LED  
Glows green when the remote is  
operating  
2
Standby button  
Powers the projector into and out  
of Standby mode  
3
4
SCE—Source button  
Laser  
Selects the input source  
Activates laser pointer for use in  
presentations  
5
Mouse ball  
1. Controls the on-screen cursor  
and alternate left-mouse  
functions  
2. Calibrates the mouse ball for  
pointing performance  
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Item  
6
Component  
Function  
Left Mouse button  
Right Mouse button  
Page Up/Down buttons  
Zoom In/Out buttons  
Controls left mouse functions  
Controls right mouse functions  
Scrolls up/down projected image  
7
8
9
Zooms in to a specific area on  
the screen, and zooms out to  
include a larger screen area  
:
PIP (Picture-in-Picture)  
button  
Displays an inset video picture  
from an alternate source  
connected to the projector  
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On-screen Menu button  
Resync button  
Launches the Video on-screen  
menu  
Resynchronizes the projector  
with the input source  
On-screen Menu  
Adjustments +/−  
Adjusts the Video on-screen  
menu  
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Mute button  
Silences the speaker  
Volume +/−  
Increases/decreases speaker  
volume  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury to the eyes, do  
not look directly into the laser light on the remote  
control and do not point the laser light into anyone’s  
eyes. This remote control is equipped with a Class II  
laser that emits radiation.  
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The optional remote control operates only when the optional  
Compaq Multimedia Adapter is connected to the projector.  
The optional remote control is not included with the  
Compaq MP1400 Microportable Projector. The optional remote  
control is included with the optional Compaq Multimedia  
Adapter kit, which is sold separately. For information on  
purchasing the optional Compaq Multimedia Adapter kit, call  
your Compaq authorized dealer, or reseller. To locate a reseller,  
call Compaq at 1-800-AT-COMPAQ or, to buy directly from  
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Calibrating the Mouse  
The mouse ball should be calibrated the first time the optional  
remote control is used or when the batteries are changed to adjust or  
fine-tune the mouse pointing performance.  
To calibrate the mouse ball on the remote control:  
1. Ensure that the projector, multimedia adapter, and remote  
control are powered on.  
2. Press down on the top of the mouse ball and hold it down  
until it clicks,  
3. Then move the mouse ball around in as large a circle as  
possible.  
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Remote Control Functions  
The optional remote control performs the following functions:  
Duplicates the functions of the projector buttons, including  
adjusting the on-screen menus  
Controls the computer connected to the projector by navigating  
through the computer directories, and opening and closing files  
IMPORTANT: To operate a computer using the remote control, an 8-  
pin to-USB/RS232- cable (included in the optional Multimedia  
Adapter kit) must be used. Connect the 8-pin connector cable to the  
appropriate connector on the multimedia adapter and connect the  
USB connector to the USB connector on the computer (preferred)  
or the RS232 connector to the serial connector on the computer. Do  
not connect both the USB and RS232 connectors to the computer.  
Microsoft Windows 95 (OSR Version 2.1), Windows 98, and  
Windows 2000 support USB connection; Microsoft  
Windows NT does not currently support USB connection.  
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Picture-in-Picture On-Screen Menu Adjustments  
When the optional Multimedia Adapter is attached to the projector,  
a data source is connected, and the S-video and Composite  
connectors are attached to input sources, a second alternate Picture-  
in-Picture (PIP) on-screen menu displays on the projector screen.  
The PIP on-screen menu includes functions that are relevant to the  
PIP function only.  
PIP is functional only with a VGA and S-video or  
Composite video input.  
To display the PIP on-screen menu:  
1. Attach the optional Mutimedia Adapter to the projector.  
2. Connect both the S-Video and Composite input connectors  
to input sources.  
3. Press the PIP button on the optional remote control or the  
Select button on the projector panel.  
To make adjustments to the PIP on-screen menu, follow the  
steps in “Adjusting the On-Screen Menu” in Chapter 2.  
PIP Menu  
PIP Menu Level 2  
PIP Menu Level 3  
Brightness  
Contrast  
Zoom  
Adjustment scale  
Adjustment scale  
Zoom  
Adjustment scale  
Adjustment scale  
Adjustment scale  
Panning Left-Right  
Panning Up-Down  
Save and Return  
Cancel  
Keystone  
Picture  
Color  
Adjustment scale  
Dark—Light  
(Color Temperature)  
Custom Color  
Saturation  
Save and Return  
Cancel  
Adjustment scale  
Adjustment scale  
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PIP On-Screen Menu (Continued)  
Digital  
Conversion  
Clock  
Adjustment scale  
Adjustment scale  
Clock Phase  
Language  
Audio  
Mute  
On—Off  
Bass  
Adjustment scale  
Adjustment scale  
Adjustment scale  
Treble  
Source  
S-Video  
Composite  
DVI  
Analog  
Save and Return  
PIP  
On—Off  
Location  
(Toggles 5 locations)  
Composite, S-Video  
Source  
Save and Return  
Menu Location  
Management  
Up-Down  
Adjustment scale  
Adjustment scale  
Left-Right  
Save and Return  
Cancel  
Power Saver  
On-Off  
Lamp Hours  
Display hours - 5 digits  
Confirmation  
Reset Lamp Hours  
Standby Lamp Delay  
Delay adjustment  
Flip Image  
Horizontal  
Vertical  
Both  
Save and Return  
Cancel  
Serial Number  
Master Reset  
Save and Return  
Cancel  
Display Serial Number  
Confirmation  
Factory Reset  
Exit  
Confirm Reset  
Current Mode  
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Explaining Functions in the PIP On-Screen Menu  
While the PIP on-screen menu includes most of the analog  
on-screen functions, it also includes the additional functions:  
Audio—Adjusts the audio controls for the speaker on the  
multimedia adapter.  
Source—Selects between composite, S-video, DVI, and analog  
input.  
PIP—Turns PIP on/off; changes the PIP location on the  
projected image; and selects the input source.  
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Chapter 5  
Care and Maintenance  
This chapter explains how to care for and maintain your Compaq  
projector during normal everyday use.  
Protecting the Projector  
To protect your projector from overheating and other types of  
damage, follow these suggestions:  
Use only a power source and connection appropriate for this  
projector as indicated on the marking label.  
Do not overload an electrical outlet, power strip, or  
convenience receptacle. The overall system load must not  
exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit rating. If an extension  
cord or power strip is used, make sure that the cord or strip is  
rated for the product and that the total ampere ratings of all  
products plugged into the extension cord or power strip do not  
exceed 80 percent of the extension cord or strip ampere ratings  
limit.  
Install the projector near an outlet that you can easily reach.  
Disconnect the product by grasping the plug firmly and pulling  
it from the outlet. Never disconnect it by pulling the cord.  
Unplug the projector from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do  
not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.  
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation.  
These openings must not be blocked or covered. Never push  
objects of any kind into cabinet slots or other openings.  
Do not drop the projector or place it on an unstable surface.  
Do not expose this product to rain or moisture.  
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Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not walk  
on the cord.  
Do not open the projector or attempt to service this product for  
any other reason than to replace the lamp module. Adjust only  
those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. If  
the projector is not operating properly or has been dropped or  
damaged, contact your Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or  
service provider.  
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Cleaning the Lens  
To minimize the risk of damaging the coating or scratching the lens  
surface, this cleaning procedure has been developed. The first  
recommendation is to remove any dust particles from the lens by  
blowing them off with clean, dry, deionized air. However, this may  
not be a convenient method, and an alternate method is described  
below using the cloth included with the projector.  
To clean the lens, use the clean cloth that was included with the  
projector and follow these steps:  
CAUTION: Do not spray any type of fluid or cleaner  
directly on the lens surface. Do not use liquid cleaners on  
the cloth as this may contaminate the cloth. Do not directly  
touch the lens surface.  
1. Wipe the lens in a single direction with the clean,  
lint-free, dry cloth. Do not wipe back and forth across  
the lens surface.  
2. If the cloth is dirty or smears the lens, wash the  
cloth. If the cloth is still dirty after washing it or the  
fabric is damaged, replace it.  
Do not use fabric softener when washing the cloth or softener  
sheets when drying the cloth.  
CAUTION: Do not store the cloth in contact with the lens  
for a long time as doing so may contaminate the lens with  
dye from the cloth. Keep the cloth in its case when it is not  
being used. The cloth can be contaminated if left in the  
open air or in a lab coat pocket.  
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Replacing the Projector Lamp Module  
When the projector lamp reaches its end of life, it may pop when it  
burns out. The lamp will need to be replaced before the projector  
can be used again.  
WARNING: When the lamp reaches its end of life, it may pop  
!
or rupture. To reduce the risk of personal injury, be careful  
when removing the lamp cover as broken glass may be  
present. Never open the lamp cover while the projector is  
operating or when the lamp is hot.  
The projector will alert you when the lamp approaches its failure  
mode or end of life. When the message “Lamp May Fail Soon -  
Replacement Suggested” displays on the projection screen, you  
should change the lamp as soon as possible.  
Contact your local Compaq authorized dealer, seller, or reseller to  
purchase a replacement lamp or have the lamp changed. To locate a  
reseller near you, call 1-800-AT-COMPAQ. To purchase the lamp  
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To replace the projector lamp module, follow these steps:  
1. Turn off the power to the projector by pressing the  
Standby button 1.  
2. Allow the projector to cool down for at least 30  
minutes.  
WARNING: The lamp assembly operates at a very high  
!
temperature. To reduce the risk of personal injury, allow the  
projector to cool down for at least 30 minutes before opening  
the lamp cover. Never open the lamp cover while the projector  
is operating or when the lamp is hot.  
3. Turn off the main power switch 2.  
4. Disconnect the power cord 3.  
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5. Use the provided Phillips screwdriver to remove the  
screw 4 from the lamp cover.  
6. Remove the cover 5.  
7. On the left side of the lamp module, push the  
electrical connector 6 up to disengage it from the  
projector base.  
8. Remove the three screws 7 from the lamp module.  
9. Pull out the lamp module 8.  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not drop  
the lamp module or touch the glass bulb. The glass may  
shatter and cause an injury if it is dropped.  
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To replace the lamp module, reverse the previous steps.  
After replacing the lamp module, remember to reset the lamp  
hours in the on-screen menu.  
IMPORTANT: This lamp contains < 0.125 percent mercury by  
weight. If the projection lamp breaks, the mercury may be released  
into the atmosphere. Please follow applicable federal, state, and  
local regulations for disposal and/or recycling.  
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Troubleshooting  
Solving Display Problems  
Image does not appear on  
the projection screen  
1. Make sure the projector is  
powered on.  
2. Ensure the lens cap has been  
removed.  
3. Ensure your portable computer’s  
external video port is turned on.  
Toggle the Fn + F4 function  
keys. To identify any alternate  
function keys to be used, refer to  
your portable computer’s user  
manual.  
4. Press the Resync button on the  
projector panel.  
5. Ensure that the power cable is  
securely connected.  
6. Ensure the pins on the  
connectors are not crooked or  
broken.  
7. Turn off or disable the portable or  
desktop computer screen saver  
function. Compaq recommends  
installing the Compaq  
Presentation Utility to disable  
computer screen savers.  
8. Ensure the projection lamp has  
been securely installed.  
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Solving Display Problems (Continued)  
Scrolling, cut-off, or  
incorrect image displayed  
1. Press the Resync button on the  
projector panel.  
2. Turn everything off; first power  
on the portable or desktop  
computer, then power on the  
projector.  
3. If the above steps do not correct  
the display image, adjust the  
resolution of the portable or  
desktop computer to 800 × 600.  
Portable computer or PC  
Companion screen is not  
displaying the presentation  
Portable computer:  
Most portable computers have a  
monitor loop-through or simultaneous  
viewing function. Press the Fn + F4  
function keys on the portable  
computer to switch the image from  
the portable screen to the projection  
screen or to toggle through the  
following three options:  
1. LCD: Output displays only on the  
portable screen.  
2. CRT: Output displays only on the  
projection screen.  
3. CRT/LCD: Output displays on the  
portable screen and the  
projection screen.  
Activate CRT/LCD “ON” at the same  
time. To identify any alternate  
function keys to be used, refer to  
your portable computer’s user  
manual.  
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Solving Display Problems (Continued)  
Portable computer or PC  
Companion screen is not  
displaying the presentation  
(continued)  
Mac PowerBooks:  
1. To control video mirroring, click  
Control PanelDisplay, then set  
Video Mirroring to ON for both  
internal and external viewing.  
2. Set Video Mirroring OFF for  
image on external monitor only or  
internal only, depending on  
monitor selection in Monitors.  
Image is flickering or  
unstable  
Press the Resync button on the  
projector panel to adjust the tracking.  
If that doesn't stop the flickering,  
adjust the Clock Phase function in the  
on-screen menu.  
Image is out of focus  
1. Adjust the Focus Ring on the  
projection lens.  
2. Make sure the projection screen  
is within the required distance  
(3.3 - 35 feet/1 - 10.8 meters)  
from the projector.  
3. Check the projection lens to see  
if it needs cleaning. Follow the  
“Cleaning the Lens” procedures  
in Chapter 5, “Care and  
Maintenance.”  
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Projected colors do not  
match computer or  
camcorder color  
1. Adjust the Brightness, Contrast,  
or Color functions in the on-  
screen menu.  
2. Make sure the pins on the cable  
connectors are not bent or  
broken.  
3. If this does not resolve the  
problem, contact your Compaq  
authorized service provider or  
call Compaq Customer Support  
for help. (Refer to the Contacting  
Customer Support manual  
included with the projector  
documentation kit for a complete  
list of customer support  
numbers.)  
Black or gray border visible  
outside the usable area of  
the projection screen  
The black border surrounding the  
active area of the projection screen is  
part of the total projected image;  
however, it is an inactive area and  
cannot display any part of the image.  
Only the Compaq startup  
screen displays  
1. Check that the cables are  
connected securely.  
2. Verify that the proper input  
source is connected.  
3. Make sure your portable  
computer's external video port is  
activated.  
Blue screen displays on the  
projection screen when a  
VCR is connected to the  
projector  
Check the Play button or TV/Video  
button on the VCR. If that doesn’t  
work, refer to your VCR manual.  
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Solving Lamp Problems  
Lamp shuts off  
1. If all five projector panel buttons  
flash amber, the projector has  
overheated and will automatically  
shut down. Wait 5-10 minutes  
until the buttons stop flashing  
and the Standby button turns  
amber before restarting the  
projector again.  
2. A minor power surge may cause  
the lamp to shut off. Turn the  
projector off. Wait a few minutes,  
then turn it back on.  
Lamp burns out or makes a  
popping sound  
When the lamp reaches its end of life,  
it will burn out and may make a loud  
popping sound. If this happens, the  
projector will not turn back on until  
the lamp module has been replaced.  
For information on purchasing a  
replacement lamp module, call your  
Compaq authorized dealer, seller, or  
reseller. To locate a reseller near you,  
call 1-800-AT-COMPAQ. To purchase  
directly from Compaq, visit the  
To replace the lamp, follow the  
procedures in the Replacing the  
Projector Lamp Modulesection in  
Chapter 5, Care and Maintenance.”  
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Solving Miscellaneous Problems  
Multimedia speaker doesn’t  
function  
1. Make sure the RCA audio cable is  
correctly connected to the  
Multimedia Adapter and the  
audio source.  
2. Check the audio source to be  
sure it’s operating.  
3. Make sure the Mute button is off.  
PIP doesn’t operate  
Check the cable connections. If there  
is a digital source connected, PIP will  
not operate. PIP is always the inset  
picture; data will always be the larger  
screen.  
Remote control doesn’t  
operate  
1. The three AAA batteries may  
need to be replaced.  
2. Be sure the optional Multimedia  
Adapter is properly attached to  
the projector.  
Remote mouse doesn’t  
function  
Make sure the USB cable is  
connected to the USB slots on the  
Multimedia Adapter and the  
computer.  
Compatibility issues with  
equipment attached to the  
projector  
Upgrade the projector ROM using the  
Flash ROM download kit included in  
the Compaq MP1400 Microportable  
Projector’s packing box. For more  
information, refer to Appendix C,  
“Flash ROM Upgrade.”  
If this does not resolve the problem,  
contact your Compaq authorized  
service provider or call Compaq  
Customer Support for help. (Refer to  
the Contacting Customer Support  
manual included in the projector  
documentation kit for a complete list  
of customer support numbers to call.)  
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appendix B  
Agency Regulatory Notices  
Federal Communications Commission Notice  
This equipment 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 installation. This  
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency  
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the  
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communi-  
cations. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not  
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause  
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be  
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is  
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the  
following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and the  
receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different  
from the circuit that the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television  
technician for help.  
Modifications  
The FCC requires the user to be notified that if any changes or  
modifications are made to this device, not expressly approved by  
Compaq Computer Corporation, this may void the user’s  
authority to operate the equipment.  
Cables  
Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables  
with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods to maintain compliance  
with FCC Rules and Regulations.  
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Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked  
with the FCC Logo—United States Only  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is  
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not  
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any  
interference received, including interference that may cause  
undesired operation.  
For questions regarding your product, contact:  
Compaq Computer Corporation  
P.O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 530113  
Houston, Texas 77269-2000  
Or, call 1-800-652-6672 (1-800-OK COMPAQ)  
For questions regarding this FCC declaration, contact:  
Compaq Computer Corporation  
P.O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 510101  
Houston, Texas 77269-2000  
Or, call (281) 514-3333  
To identify this product, refer to the Part, Series, or Model  
number found on the product.  
Canadian Notice  
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the  
Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.  
Avis Canadien  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les  
exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.  
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European Notice  
Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC  
Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive  
(73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European  
Community.  
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the  
following European norms:  
EN55022 (CISPR 22) - Radio Frequency Interference  
EN50082-1 (IEC801-2, IEC801-3, IEC801-4) -  
Electromagnetic Immunity  
EN60950 (IEC950) - Product Safety  
Japanese Notice  
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Specifications  
Compaq MP1400 Microportable Projector  
Projection Panel  
Lamp Type  
Image Size  
Avg. Lamp Life in Hours  
Projection Distance  
SVGA 800 × 600 × 1  
120 watt High Brightness Lamp  
See the Image Size Adjustment table.  
1,500 hours  
3.3 feet - 35.64 feet  
1 meter - 10.8 meters  
Maximum Weight  
(Unpacked)  
4.2 lbs (without cables)  
1.9 kg  
Maximum Dimensions  
W × H × D  
3 in × 8 in × 9 3/8 in  
Maximum Graphics  
Resolution  
Displayable Colors  
Horizontal Frequencies  
Analog signals  
1024 × 768 compression  
16.7 million colors  
15 - 69 kHz  
15 - 60 kHz  
Digital signals  
Vertical Frequencies  
Analog signals  
Digital signals  
48 - 85 Hz  
48 - 75 Hz  
Required Environmental Temperatures for  
the Following Altitudes:  
Sea Level  
Operating Temperature  
Storage Temperature  
50 to 104°F  
-22 to 149°F  
10 to 40°C  
-40 to 65°C  
2,500 - 5,000 Feet  
Operating Temperature  
Storage Temperature  
50 to 95°F  
-22 to 149°F  
10 to 35°C  
-40 to 65°C  
5,000 - 10,000 Feet  
Operating Temperature  
Storage Temperature  
Humidity (Non-Condensing)  
Operating  
50 to 82°F  
-22 to 149°F  
10 to 28°C  
-40 to 65°C  
20 to 80%  
Non-Operating  
5 to 95%  
Power Source  
Power Consumption  
Input Terminal  
90 - 265 VAC, 50-60 Hz  
< 185 watts  
One 15-pin D-type connector with one cable included  
One Digital FP connector with one cable included  
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Preset Display Resolutions Table  
This projector automatically recognizes the preset display  
resolutions listed in the following table.  
Display Resolutions  
Preset Modes  
Resolutions  
1. Industry Standard  
2. VESA Standard  
640 × 350 at 31.5 kHz/70 Hz  
640 × 350 at 37.8 kHz/85 Hz  
640 × 480 at 31.5 kHz/60 Hz  
640 × 480 at 37.8 kHz/72 Hz  
640 × 480 at 37.5 kHz/75 Hz  
640 × 480 at 43.3 kHz/85 Hz  
720 × 400 at 31.5 kHz/70 Hz  
720 × 400 at 37.9 kHz/85 Hz  
800 × 600 at 35.1 kHz/56 Hz  
800 × 600 at 37.8 kHz/60 Hz  
800 × 600 at 48 kHz/72 Hz  
800 × 600 at 46.9 kHz/75 Hz  
800 × 600 at 53.7 kHz/85 Hz  
832 × 624 at 49.7 kHz/75 Hz  
1024 × 768 at 35.5 kHz/43.4 Hz  
1024 × 768 at 48.4 kHz/60 Hz  
1024 × 768 at 56.4 kHz/70 Hz  
1024 × 768 at 60 kHz/75 Hz  
1024 × 768 at 68.7 kHz/85 Hz  
1152 × 870 at 68.7 kHz/75 Hz  
3. Industry Standard  
4. Industry Standard  
5. VESA Standard  
6. VESA Standard  
7. Industry Standard  
8. VESA Standard  
9. VESA Standard  
10. VESA Standard  
11. VESA Standard  
12. VESA Standard  
13. VESA Standard  
14. Macintosh-compatible  
15. VESA Standard  
16. VESA Standard  
17. VESA Standard  
18. VESA Standard  
19. VESA Standard  
20. Macintosh-compatible  
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Power Cords  
The projector power supply is provided with Automatic Line  
Switching (ALS). This feature allows the projector to operate on  
input voltages between 100-240V.  
The power cord set (flexible cord or wall plug) received with the  
projector meets the requirements for use in the country where you  
purchased the equipment.  
If you need to obtain a power cord for a different country, you  
should purchase a power cord that is approved for use in that  
country.  
The power cord must be rated for the product and for the voltage  
and current marked on the product’s electrical ratings label. The  
voltage and current rating of the cord should be greater than the  
voltage and current rating marked on the product. In addition, the  
diameter of the wire must be a minimum of 0.75 mm2 or 18AWG,  
and the length of the cord must be between 6 feet (1.8 m) and  
12 feet (3.6 m). If you have questions about the type of power  
cord to use, contact your Compaq authorized service provider.  
A power cord should be routed so that it is not likely to be walked  
on or pinched by items placed upon it or against it. Particular  
attention should be paid to the plug, electrical outlet, and the  
point where the cord exits from the product.  
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appendix C  
Flash ROM Upgrade  
The Compaq MP1400 Microportable Projector can be upgraded  
by flashing the ROM (Read Only Memory) on the projector.  
NOTE: Before attempting these steps, make sure the projector is  
turned off.  
The Flash ROM upgrade provides the following functions:  
Implements new features on the projector.  
Provides upgrades to existing features.  
Resolves compatibility issues.  
First, locate the following items in the Compaq MP1400  
Microportable Projector shipping box:  
DFP to DVI cable  
RS232 to DVI upgrade adapter  
To upgrade the projector’s ROM, complete the following steps:  
1. Connect the DFP end of the cable to the DFP connector on  
the projector and the DVI end of the cable to the input end of  
the Flash ROM RS232 adapter.  
2. Connect the other end of the Flash ROM RS232 adapter to  
the RS232 (serial) connector on the computer.  
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3. Power on the computer and monitor only.  
5. Follow the steps outlined on the Web site.  
6. Power on the projector.  
7. Wait about two minutes to allow the Flash Upgrade program  
to complete the upgrade, then the projector will  
automatically reset and be ready to use.  
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