HP ep7100 Series - Manual

User’s Guide 7 1 Setting up Safety precautions Å WARNING: Read and observe these precautions and all others in this manual to reduce the risk of injury and equipment damage. ■ Do not look directly into the lens when the lamp is on. ■ Do not expose the projector to rain or moisture, and do not use it...

Setting up User’s Guide 9 Identifying the contents of the box Item Function 1 Projector Displays images. 2 Remote control (includes two AAA batteries) Controls projector. 3 SCART-to-S-Video adapter Connects a SCART source output to an S-video or composite-video cable. ✎ Included only with certain mo...

10 User’s Guide Setting up Identifying common features Projector at a glance Identifying major components Item Function 1 Button panel Contains control buttons and indicator lights. 2 Infrared port Receives signals from the remote control. 3 Lens cover Protects the lens. 4 Lens Projects the image. 5...

Setting up User’s Guide 11 Projector buttons and lights Identifying the projector buttons and lights Item Function 1 Focus ring Focuses at distance of 1 to 10 m (3 to 33 ft). 2 Zoom ring Enlarges picture size from 100% to 116%. 3 Source button Displays picture from the next input port. 4 Picture mod...

12 User’s Guide Setting up Back panel : Power button Turns the projector on or off. ; Lamp indicator light Warns if the lamp is bad. < Temperature indicator light Warns if the projector is too hot. Identifying the projector buttons and lights (Continued) Item Function Identifying back panel compo...

Setting up User’s Guide 13 Remote control ✎ Before using the remote control, install two AAA batteries. See “Replacing the battery in the remote control” on page 45. 4 Composite-video input port Connects composite-video source. 5 Power cord socket Connects power cord to projector. 6 Component-video ...

14 User’s Guide Setting up Accessories Enjoy more from your home theater with HP projector accessories. You can purchase accessories at http://www.hp.com or through your projector dealer. ■ HP ceiling mount kit—enables you to simply and discreetly install your projector on the ceiling. ■ HP mobile s...

Setting up User’s Guide 15 Setting up the projector Planning your layout Consider the following suggestions when planning your room layout: ■ Select the projector and screen positions and the screen size according to your room layout and the distance chart below. The zoom control on the projector gi...

Setting up User’s Guide 17 Image size relative to distance from the screen—ep7110 series Image size (diagonal) Image size (width) Distance (lens to screen) (inches) (meters) (inches) (meters) (inches) (meters) 30 0.8 24 0.6 41 to 48 1.1 to 1.2 40 1.0 32 0.8 55 to 64 1.4 to 1.6 60 1.5 48 1.2 83 to 96...

18 User’s Guide Setting up Connecting power 1. Place the projector on a stable platform located 1 to 10 m (3 to 33 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 1 and the other end to...

Setting up User’s Guide 19 Connecting a video source Many video devices have more than one type of output port. When you connect the device to the projector, choose the connection that provides the best picture quality. Relative picture qualities are indicated by stars in the following diagram. If y...

20 User’s Guide Setting up Connecting a component-video source Examples: Cable box, DVD player, satellite receiver, and audio-video receiver Requires: ■ Component-video cable ✎ ■ Many DVD players and other high-quality video devices provide component video output. The three RCA connectors might be l...

Setting up User’s Guide 21 Connecting an S-video source Examples: DVD players, VCRs, cable boxes, camcorders, and video gaming devices Requires: ■ S-video cable

22 User’s Guide Setting up Connecting a composite-video source Examples: VCRs, DVD players, audio-video receivers, and video gaming devices Requires: ■ Composite-video cable

Setting up User’s Guide 23 Connecting a DVI source The DVI port is available only on certain models. Examples: Cable boxes, satellite receivers, and some computers Requires: ■ DVI cable

24 User’s Guide Setting up Connecting a SCART source Examples: VCRs and DVD players Requires: ■ S-video cable (or composite-video cable if source does not provide S-video output) ■ S-video-to-SCART adapter (included with certain models)

Setting up User’s Guide 25 Connecting a sound system For best home theater sound, connect the audio output of your video source directly to a stereo or surround sound system (connection 1 in the following illustration). Refer to the instructions provided with your video device. However, in some situ...

26 User’s Guide Setting up Connecting several video sources If you have several video sources, connect them to an audio/video receiver or switch box, then connect the video output from the receiver or switch box to the projector using the highest quality connection available. Also connect the audio ...

Setting up User’s Guide 27 Connecting a computer If your projector has a DVI port, you can connect a computer to the projector and show the computer display on the screen. This requires a DVI-to-VGA adapter (included with the projector) and a VGA cable (not provided). Requires: ■ DVI-to-VGA adapter ...

28 User’s Guide Setting up Turning the projector on and off Turning the projector on 1. Be sure the power cord is connected. 2. Open the lens by sliding the lens cover 1 to the left. 3. Press the power button 2 on the projector or on the remote control. The projector takes a minute or so to warm up....

Setting up User’s Guide 29 Turning the projector off 1. Press the power button on the projector or remote control to turn off the projector. Do not hold the button down. The power button blinks during the cool-down period, then the projector turns off. Even though the projector is off, it uses a sma...

30 User’s Guide Setting up Making basic adjustments This section provides instructions for making basic adjustments to the projector. Selecting a source If the picture from your video source does not appear on the screen, you can quickly select the correct source. ■ Press the source button one or mo...

Setting up User’s Guide 31 Adjusting the focus and zoom 1. Rotate the focus ring until the image becomes clear. The projector can be focused at distances of 1 to 10 m (3 to 33 ft). 2. Rotate the zoom ring to adjust the picture size from 100 to 116%. If the picture does not fit the screen, you might ...

32 User’s Guide Setting up Changing the picture mode When you are showing video from a video source, you can quickly choose a different picture mode to make adjustments to the picture. Picture modes can control properties such as color and size. They let you easily choose the best settings for ambie...

Setting up User’s Guide 33 Adjusting the shape of the picture Depending on the type of video source you are viewing, the picture might or might not always look correct or fit on the screen: ■ If the active video device sends widescreen output to the projector, press menu, go to Picture > Shape se...

34 User’s Guide Setting up Adjusting a slanted picture If the projector is tilted up or down, the sides of the picture on the screen might slant in or out, even though the top and bottom are level. Keystone adjustment corrects this problem: ■ Press the keystone adjustment on the projector or on the ...

User’s Guide 35 2 Showing video Showing the video source 1. Be sure the video device is connected to the projector and turned on. See “Connecting a video source” on page 19. 2. Be sure the projector is set up, turned on, and adjusted. See “Making basic adjustments” on page 30. 3. Press the source bu...

User’s Guide 37 3 Adjusting the projector Adjusting the picture and sound Adjusting the picture The on-screen menu provides many settings that allow you to fine-tune the picture. 1. Press menu, and go to Picture. 2. Change the picture adjustments as needed. From the Picture menu, you can change many...

38 User’s Guide Adjusting the projector Adjusting the projector setup 1. Press menu, and go to Setup. 2. Set the setup adjustments as needed. From the Setup menu, you can select settings, such as menu language, projector position, and menu timeout. To get descriptions for all available setup adjustm...

Adjusting the projector User’s Guide 39 Input menu For a visual aid, see “Back panel” on page 12. Picture menu Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input ports are in use. Unavailable adjustments are shown in gray in the on-screen menu. Input menu Component Shows the source conne...

Adjusting the projector User’s Guide 41 Sound menu Setup menu Help menu Sound menu Mute Turns off the projector’s speaker. Volume Adjusts the loudness of the speakers. Internal speakers Sets whether the internal speakers are turned on. Reset sound settings Restores sound settings to their default se...

User’s Guide 43 4 Maintaining the projector Getting the projector status To get the projector status, press the menu button on the projector or remote control and go to Help. This screen shows information and status for the projector. Cleaning the projector lens You can clean the front lens of the p...

44 User’s Guide Maintaining the projector Replacing the lamp module As the projector operates over time, the brightness of the projector lamp gradually decreases and the lamp becomes more susceptible to breakage. You can install a new lamp at any time to bring the projector up to factory-fresh brigh...

User’s Guide 47 5 Installing permanently Installing the projector Installing on a table This installation is covered in detail in Chapter 1. See “Setting up the projector” on page 15 for more information. Installing on the ceiling Å WARNING: To minimize the risk of injury from improperly installed e...

48 User’s Guide Installing permanently Connecting to a room controller If your projector has a serial port, you can connect the projector to a room controller using a serial (RS-232) cable. After you program the room controller using the following commands, you can use the room controller to operate...

50 User’s Guide Installing permanently ■ Invalid parameter—command with current value ■ Action command with unnecessary parameter—action command ■ Action command that is unavailable—action command The following simplified example shows how the projector typically responds to a request to change the ...

User’s Guide 57 6 Fixing problems Troubleshooting suggestions If you have a problem with your projector, check the following statement that most closely matches the nature of the problem, then look in that section of this chapter: ■ “Warning light problems” on page 57 ■ “Start-up problems” on page 5...

58 User’s Guide Fixing problems If the red lamp light is on or blinking: ❏ Allow the projector to cool down after it turns off. If the warning light turns on or blinks after you restart the projector, install a new lamp. If this occurs after you install a new lamp module, remove and reinstall the la...

Fixing problems User’s Guide 59 If the image is out of focus: ❏ Be sure the lens cover is open. ❏ 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 to 10 m (3 to 3...

60 User’s Guide Fixing problems If the image is stretched: ❏ On the projector or remote control, press the picture mode button one or more times to see if one of the picture modes makes the image the correct size. ❏ Press menu, go to Picture > Customize picture mode > Stretch. Try the differen...

Fixing problems User’s Guide 61 If several picture settings seem completely wrong and you cannot fix them: ❏ Press menu, go to Picture > Color settings > Reset color settings, and press ok. ❏ Press menu, go to Setup > Reset all settings, and press ok. If a scrolling or cut-off image is disp...

62 User’s Guide Fixing problems ❏ Press menu, go to Sound > Internal speakers, and be sure the speakers are turned on. ❏ Press menu, go to Help > Diagnostics, and run the sound test. ❏ Be sure that the mute and volume settings are correct on the source device, such as a VCR, camcorder, or comp...

Fixing problems User’s Guide 63 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. 1. Press menu and go to Help > Diagnostics. 2. Select a test and press ok. 3. Follow the displayed instructions.

User’s Guide 65 7 Support and warranty Support Contacting HP support HP provides expert advice on using your HP digital projector or solving problems with your digital projector. Support options and availability vary by product, country/region, and language. The HP support process works most effecti...

Support and warranty User’s Guide 67 Obtaining HP repair If your HP digital projector must be repaired, call HP support by phone. A trained HP service technician will diagnose the problem and coordinate the repair process. HP support will direct you to the best solution, whether it is an authorized ...

68 User’s Guide Support and warranty 3. HP’s limited warranty covers only those defects which arise as a result of appropriate use of the product, and do not apply to any: ❏ Improper or inadequate maintenance, or unauthorized modification ❏ Software, interfacing, media, parts, or supplies not provid...

Support and warranty User’s Guide 69 Local law 1. This Warranty Statement gives the customer specific legal rights. The customer may also have other rights which vary from state to state in the United States, from province to province in Canada, and from country to country elsewhere in the world. 2....

User’s Guide 71 8 Reference This chapter lists the specifications, safety information, and regulatory information for the projector. Specifications Because HP continually improves its products, the following specifications are subject to change. For the latest specifications, visit the HP website at...

Reference User’s Guide 73 Video mode compatibility Compatibility Resolution Refresh rates (Hz) Analog VGA 640 x 350 70, 85 640 x 400 85 640 x 480 60, 66.66, 66.68, 72, 75, 85, 117, 120 720 x 400 70, 85 SVGA 800 x 600 56, 60, 72, 75, 85, 95 832 x 624 74.55 XGA 1024 x 768 60, 70, 75, 85, 95 1152 x 870...

74 User’s Guide Reference Safety information LED safety The infrared ports located on the digital projector and remote control are classified as Class 1 LED devices according to International Standard IEC 825-1 (EN60825-1). This device is not considered harmful, but the following precautions are rec...

Reference User’s Guide 75 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 unplugging the unit), try the following: ■ Reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna. ■ Rel...

76 User’s Guide Reference International For regulatory identification purposes, your product is assigned a regulatory model number. The regulatory model number for your product is listed in the declaration of conformity. This regulatory number is different from the marketing name and product number.

79 Index A accessories 14 adjusting picture 32 , 37 setup 38 sound 34 , 37 aiming projector 30 analog video mode compatibility 73 audio adjusting 34 , 37 connecting 25 ports 12 troubleshooting 61 B buttons location 11 opening menu 38 C cables connections 19 length of 15 quality of 15 ceiling install...

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