HP mp2220 - Manual

Identifying common features 9 Projector buttons and lights Identifying the projector buttons and lights Item Function 1 Power button Turns the projector on or off. 2 Page-up and Page-down buttons Scroll up and down through pages on a connected computer. 3 Lamp warning light Warns if the lamp is bad....

Setting Up 10 Back panel 12 Identifying back panel components Item Function 1 Audio-in port Connect stereo audio source using a stereo mini-phone plug. 2 USB port Connects to computer and controls the mouse. 3 S-video input port Connects S-video source. 4 Composite-video input port Connects composit...

Identifying common features 11 Remote control TIP: Before using the remote control, remove the battery protector by pulling the plastic tab until it comes out of the remote control. Identifying components of the remote control Item Function 1 Hide button Blanks the picture. 2 Mouse pad Moves the mou...

Setting Up 12 Accessories Get more from your presentations with HP projector accessories. You can purchase accessories at http://www.hp.com or through your projector dealer. • HP projection screens —mobile screens that are easy to carry and set up anywhere, and fixed screens for even greater conveni...

Setting up the projector 13 Setting up the projector Positioning the projector The following tables show you where to position the projector in relation to the screen. TIP: For best picture quality, place the projector 1.5 to 5 m (5 to 16 ft) from the screen

Setting up the projector 15 Connecting power 1. Place the projector on a stable platform located 1.5 to 10 m (5 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...

Setting Up 16 Connecting a computer Requires: • VGA cable 1 • USB cable 2 (optional, provides mouse and page up/down control) • Audio cable, mini-phone 3 (optional, provides sound on projector speaker) The optional USB connection allows you to use the mouse and page up/down features on the remote co...

Setting up the projector 17 Connecting a handheld organizer Not all handhelds come with VGA-out ports. For example, an iPAQ Pocket PC may require a VGA-out PC Card with 15-pin connector. If necessary, install a VGA-out accessory card into the organizer. Requires: • VGA cable 1 • VGA-out accessory ca...

Setting Up 18 Connecting a video source Many video devices have more than one type of output port—see the list below. When you connect the device to the projector, choose the connection that provides the best picture quality. This list shows video connections in order with highest picture quality at...

Setting up the projector 19 Connecting a component-video source Examples: Cable boxes, DVD players, satellite receivers, and audio-video receivers Requires: • Component-to-VGA cable 1 • Audio cable, mini-phone to RCA 2 (optional, provides sound on projector speaker) TIP: Many DVD players and other h...

Setting Up 20 Connecting an S-video source Examples: DVD players, VCRs, cable boxes, camcorders, and video gaming devices Requires: • S-video cable 1 • Audio cable, mini-phone to RCA 2 (optional, provides sound on projector speaker)

Setting up the projector 21 Connecting a composite-video source Examples: VCRs, DVD players, audio-video receivers, and video gaming devices Requires: • Composite-video cable 1 • Audio cable, mini-phone to RCA 2 (optional, provides sound on projector speaker)

Setting Up 22 Turning the projector on and off Removing the lens cover • Pull the lens cover off the lens.

Turning the projector on and off 23 Turning the projector on 1. Be sure the power cord is connected and the lens cover is removed. 2. Press the power button on the projector or on the remote control. The projector takes a minute or so to warm up. The power button blinks during warm-up. TIP: If the p...

Setting Up 24 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 small amount of p...

Making basic adjustments 25 Making basic adjustments This section provides instructions for making basic adjustments to the projector. Aiming the projector • To raise or lower the projected picture on the screen, push in the height adjustment button 1 and raise or lower the front of the projector 2 ...

Setting Up 26 Adjusting the focus and zoom 1. Rotate the zoom ring to adjust the picture size from 100 to 115%. 2. Rotate the focus ring until the image becomes clear. The projector can be focused at distances of 1.5 to 10 m (5 to 33 ft). If the picture does not fit the screen, you might have to mov...

Using the remote control 27 Using the remote control To do this... Press this... Hide or unhide the picture hide button 1 . Move mouse pointer on computer Mouse pad 2 at the edge in the direction you want the pointer to move. This feature requires a USB connection between the projector and computer....

Showing a computer screen 29 2 Showing Presentations Showing a computer screen 1. Be sure the computer is connected to the projector and turned on. See “Connecting a computer” on page 16. 2. Be sure the projector is set up, turned on, and adjusted. See “Making basic adjustments” on page 25. 3. If a ...

Adjusting the picture and sound 31 3 Adjusting the Projector Adjusting the picture and sound Choosing the best picture mode 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 ...

Adjusting the Projector 32 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 enter , go to Input , and set Wid...

Adjusting the picture and sound 33 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. The automatic keystone adjustment corrects this problem—or you can change this adjustment manu...

Adjusting the Projector 34 Adjusting the picture for best color You can fine tune the picture settings on your projector to get the best color and image quality according to your preferences. You should perform these steps for each input source device and each input port that you use. Do them in the...

Adjusting the picture and sound 35 Adjusting the volume You can control the volume of the projector’s speaker: • To change the volume of the projector’s speaker, press enter , go to Quick choice > Volume , and change the setting. • To turn the sound on or off temporarily, press enter , go to Quic...

Adjusting the Projector 36 Using the on-screen menu Changing settings using the on-screen menu You can change the on-screen menu settings with the buttons on either the projector or the remote control. 1. Press enter on the projector or remote control. This displays the on-screen menu. 2. Press up o...

Adjusting the Projector 38 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. Picture menu Color settings... Adjusts the picture and colors. Brightness Brightens or darkens the picture. Contra...

Performing routine maintenance 41 4 Maintaining the Projector Performing routine maintenance Getting the projector status To get the projector status: S Press the enter button on the projector or remote control and go to Help . This screen shows information and status for the projector. Cleaning the...

Maintaining the Projector 42 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 brightness. We rec...

Maintaining the Projector 44 Replacing the battery in the remote control 1. Use a ballpoint pen to hold the battery latch toward the center, then pull out the battery holder 1 . 2. Insert the new battery 2 in the holder. 3. Push the holder 3 into the remote control. When discarding old batteries, co...

Upgrading the projector 45 Upgrading the projector Updating the firmware HP might periodically release updated versions of the projector firmware to enhance the projector performance. The projector firmware version is shown in the on-screen menu at Help . USB method 1. On a computer with a USB port,...

Installing the projector 47 5 Installing Permanently Installing the projector Choosing cables If you are permanently installing the projector or using it with long cables, consider the following suggestions when planning the installation: • Use high-quality cables. Use only video cables that are mad...

Installing Permanently 48 Installing for rear projection 1. Place the projector 1.5 to 10 m (5 to 33 ft) behind a translucent screen that is designed for rear projection.See “Setting up the projector” on page 13 for more instructions. 2. Press enter , , , , go to Setup > Picture orientation. Then...

Troubleshooting suggestions 49 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 49 • “Start-up prob...

Fixing Problems 50 If the red lamp light is flickering quickly: • Check that the cover over the lamp is correctly installed and fully attached. Start-up problems If no lights or sounds turn on: • Be sure that the power cable is securely connected to the projector and the other end is plugged into an...

Troubleshooting suggestions 53 Sound problems If no sound is coming out of the projector: • Be sure you have an audio cable securely connected between the projector and the source device. • Press enter , go to Quick choice , and check that Mute is turned off and Volume is correct. • Press enter , go...

Fixing Problems 54 Testing the projector Running the projector diagnostics The on-screen menu contains diagnostic tests you can use to verify the proper operation of the projector and the remote control. 1. Press enter and go to Help > Diagnostics . 2. Select a test and press enter . 3. Follow th...

Specifications 55 7 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 ...

Reference 58 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 recommended: • I...

Regulatory information 59 Regulatory information This section presents information that shows how your digital projector complies with regulations in certain regions. Any modifications to your digital projector not expressly approved by HP could void the authority to operate the digital projector in...

Reference 60 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 conformity. This regulatory number is different from the marketing name and product number. ...

Index 63 A accessories 12 adjusting color 34 picture 31 setup 35 shape of picture 32 slanted picture 33 sound 31 aiming projector 25 analog video mode compatibility 57 audio adjusting 31 ports 10 troubleshooting 53 B buttons location 9 opening menu 36 C cables choosing 47 connections 18 choosing cab...