HP ep9010 - 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...

8 User’s Guide Setting up What’s in the box? Before setting up your projector, be sure your shipping box includes the following items. If the shipping box does not contain any of the following items, contact HP. ✎ After you open the box and remove the contents, save the box in case you must ship the...

Setting up User’s Guide 9 Identifying common features Projector at a glance 4 DVI-to-VGA adapter Connects a VGA cable to the DVI port on the projector. 5 User Guide package Contains documentation for the setup and use of the projector. 6 Quick Setup Guide Provides instructions to help get started. 7...

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

Setting up User’s Guide 11 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 mode button Selects the next pic...

12 User’s Guide Setting up Back panel Identifying back panel components Item Function 1 DVI input port Connects DVI video source. Also supports computer video source. 2 S-video input port Connects S-video source. 3 Digital audio-out port Connects to a 5.1 digital sound system. 4 Composite-video inpu...

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 53. Identifying features of the remote control Item Function 1 Power button Turns the projector on or off. 2 Keystone adjustment Adjusts t...

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 mobile screens with built-in handles—designed to be easy to carry and set up anywhere you need them. ■ HP p...

Setting up User’s Guide 17 Image size relative to distance from the screen 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 2.1 to 2.4 80...

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. ✎ Do not place the projector on a soft surface, such as carpet or loose cloth. This will...

Setting up User’s Guide 19 Connecting a video source The internal DVD player provides optimal picture quality and the convenience of a single remote control. If you connect an external video source, you should consider picture quality. Many video devices have more than one type of output port. When ...

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 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 A high-quality 2.1 sound system is built into the projector. No connections are required when using the internal DVD player. If you connect an external video source to the projector, you can also connect its audio output to the projector’s audio i...

Setting up User’s Guide 27 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 ...

28 User’s Guide Setting up Connecting a computer 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 ■ VGA cable See “Showing a compute...

Setting up User’s Guide 29 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....

30 User’s Guide Setting up 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...

Setting up User’s Guide 31 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...

32 User’s Guide Setting up 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 ...

Setting up User’s Guide 33 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...

34 User’s Guide Setting up 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...

Setting up User’s Guide 35 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 37 2 Playing DVDs and CDs Using the built-in DVD player The internal DVD player is capable of playing several types of video, graphics, and audio discs, as listed in the following table. Discs not listed in the table are not supported. Type of disc Comments DVD video Standard video, sin...

38 User’s Guide Playing DVDs and CDs The following types of media are supported: DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, CD-R, and CD-RW. Recording conditions might affect whether individual discs are playable. Playing a DVD 1. Press the DVD eject button on the projector or remote control to open the...

Playing DVDs and CDs User’s Guide 39 Using special play options The internal DVD player provides several features for controlling DVD playback. Opening the DVD menu Many DVDs contain a menu in which you can select viewing options. 1. Press the DVD menu button on the projector or remote control. 2. P...

40 User’s Guide Playing DVDs and CDs Showing pictures If you insert a compatible picture disc in the DVD player, you can show the pictures as a slide show. 1. Press the DVD eject button on the projector or remote control to open the tray. 2. Place the picture disc on the tray. 3. Press the DVD eject...

User’s Guide 43 3 Showing video This chapter describes how to show video from external sources connected to the projector. See the previous chapter for information about using the internal DVD player. Showing the video source 1. Be sure the video device is connected to the projector and turned on. S...

User’s Guide 45 4 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...

46 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 47 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 Internal DVD Shows the video fro...

Adjusting the projector User’s Guide 49 Sound menu Setup menu Help menu Sound menu Mute Turns off sound output. Volume Adjusts the loudness of the speakers. Subwoofer Adjusts the loudness of only the subwoofer. Internal speakers Sets whether the internal speakers are turned on. Reset sound settings ...

User’s Guide 51 5 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...

52 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 55 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 55 ■ “Start-up problems” on page 5...

56 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 57 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...

58 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 59 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...

60 User’s Guide Fixing problems ❏ The type of disc you inserted might not be supported by the internal DVD player. If so, you cannot play this type of disc. ❏ For a DVD, check its region code. Most DVDs have a region code marked near the center hole. Compare its region code with the region code for ...

Fixing problems User’s Guide 61 ❏ If the internal DVD player is playing a DVD with DTS sound, press DVD menu and turn off the DTS sound and turn on stereo or Dolby sound. DTS sound plays only on a DTS-compatible sound system connected to the projector’s digital audio output. ❏ Press menu, go to Help...

62 User’s Guide Fixing problems If the lamp burns out or makes a popping sound: ❏ If the lamp burns out and makes a popping sound, the projector will not turn back on until the lamp module has been replaced. ❏ If the lamp breaks, contact HP about repairs that might be required due to glass fragments...

User’s Guide 63 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 65 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 ...

66 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 67 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 69 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 71 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...

72 User’s Guide Reference Safety information Laser safety This product contains a DVD player which employs a laser. Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device, due to the possibility of eye injury. The use of controls or adjustments or performance of pr...

Reference User’s Guide 73 Mercury safety Å 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 the lamp might be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling in...

74 User’s Guide Reference Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Japan Korea 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 conformi...

77 Index A accessories 14 adjusting picture 33 , 45 setup 46 sound 35 , 45 subwoofer 35 aiming projector 31 analog video mode compatibility 71 audio adjusting 35 , 45 connecting 25 ports 12 troubleshooting 60 B buttons location 10 opening menu 46 C cables connections 19 length of 15 quality of 15 CD...

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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, discard any nearby food and drink, and thoroughly clean the table surface around the projector. Wash your hands after cleaning the ar...