HP xp8010 - Manual

Reference Guide 5 Contents 5 Maintenance Using the On-Screen Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Quick Choice menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Input...

6 Reference Guide Contents Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 U.S.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Canada...

Reference Guide 7 1 Installation and Setup The chapter explains how to install and set up the HP digital projector. If you are a presenter who is setting up the projector for short-term use, see Chapter 3, “Presentations.” This chapter covers: ■ “Identifying Common Features” on page 9. ■ “Selecting ...

8 Reference Guide Installation and Setup 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. Identifying the contents of the box Symbol Item Function 1 Projector Disp...

Reference Guide 9 Installation and Setup Identifying Common Features This section identifies common features and functions of the projector. The section covers: ■ “Projector at a glance” on page 10. ■ “Projector buttons and lights” on page 11. ■ “Back panel” on page 12. ■ “Remote control” on page 14...

10 Reference Guide Installation and Setup Projector at a glance Identifying the projector Symbol Item Function 1 Infrared receiver Receive signals from the remote control. 2 Cover latch Releases cover for replacing lamp module and connectivity module. 3 Control panel Contains buttons and lights. 4 Z...

Reference Guide 11 Installation and Setup Projector buttons and lights Identifying buttons and lights on the projector Symbol Item Function 1 Business graphics button Optimizes the picture for data input. 2 Super bright button Maximizes brightness (grayscale picture). 3 Power button Turns the projec...

12 Reference Guide Installation and Setup Back panel Identifying the back panel Symbol Item Function 1 VGA #1 and VGA #2 input connectors Connects desktop or notebook computers or pocket PCs. 2 RS232 port Connects control equipment. Also used for firmware upgrades. 3 VGA-out and audio-out Connects t...

14 Reference Guide Installation and Setup Remote control ✎ Before using the remote control, install two AAA batteries. Identifying the remote control with case closed Symbol Item Function 1 Page up and page down Scrolls up and down through pages on a connected computer. 2 Left-click and right-click ...

Reference Guide 15 Installation and Setup Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury to the eyes, do not look directly into the remote control laser light, and do not point the laser light into anyone’s eyes. Identifying remote control with case open Symbol Item Function 1 Theatre video button Optimize...

16 Reference Guide Installation and Setup Accessories The following list displays some of the accessories you can buy for the HP projector: ■ Advanced connectivity module (add an optional 802.11b card for wireless computer connections and more) ■ Add-on lens ❏ Short-throw ❏ Long-throw ■ Carrying cas...

Reference Guide 17 Installation and Setup Selecting a Location This section describes how to set up and plan for installing the projector: ■ “To install on a table” on page 18 ■ “To install on the ceiling” on page 18 ■ “To install the cable shroud” on page 22 ■ “To install for rear projection” on pa...

18 Reference Guide Installation and Setup If you do not want to use the distance table, you can use the following equations to help determine where to install the projector relative to the screen. If your installation does not fall within these ranges, an add-on lens might be required. See “To insta...

20 Reference Guide Installation and Setup 3. Attach the ceiling-mount bracket to the ceiling, and firmly secure with four screws capable of holding 9 kg (20 lb). The ceiling-mount bracket must be located 1.5 to 14 m (5 to 46 ft) in front of the screen. 4. Adjust the on-screen menu to match your sett...

Reference Guide 21 Installation and Setup If you do not use an HP ceiling mount, mount the projector according to the following dimensions: ■ X = 1 76 mm ( 6.93 in.) ■ Y = 188 mm 7.40 in.) ■ Z = 86 mm (3. 39 in.) ■ Thread size = M6 To install for rear projection 1. Place the projector 1.5 to 14 m (5...

22 Reference Guide Installation and Setup To install the cable shroud You can install the cable shroud to hide cable connections from view. ■ Insert the plastic hooks into the upper slots in the projector case, then push the bottom tabs into the lower slots.

Reference Guide 23 Installation and Setup Turning On and Off This section provides the following instructions: ■ “To connect power” on page 23 ■ “To turn the projector on” on page 24 ■ “To turn the projector off” on page 25 ■ “To operate the remote control” on page 25 ■ “To reset the projector” on p...

24 Reference Guide Installation and Setup To turn the projector on 1. Be sure the power cord is connected, and the main disconnect switch is turned on. 2. Remove the lens cap by pressing in on the tabs 1 on either side of the lens cap and pulling it straight out 2 . 3. Press the power button 3 on to...

Reference Guide 25 Installation and Setup To turn the projector off ■ Press the power button on the projector or remote control to turn off the projector. The power button blinks until the cool-down cycle completes. Å WARNING: Do not unplug the power cord or turn off the main disconnect switch until...

26 Reference Guide Installation and Setup ■ To control page up and page down on a computer, press the page up 1 and page down 1 buttons. This feature requires a USB connection between the projector and computer. ■ Slide the remote control case open to use additional buttons. ❏ To optimize the pictur...

Reference Guide 27 Installation and Setup Making Initial Connections If you are a presenter who is setting up the projector for short-term use, see Chapter 3, “Presentations.” The section explains how to connect different types of equipment to the projector: ■ “To connect input sources” on page 27 ■...

28 Reference Guide Installation and Setup Computer with M1-to-VGA cable connection ■ M1-to-VGA/USB cable (available from HP) ■ Stereo mini-phone audio cable Computer with M1-to-DVI cable connection ■ M1-to-DVI/USB cable (available from HP) ■ Stereo mini-phone audio cable

Reference Guide 29 Installation and Setup VCR with composite video cable connection ■ Video-RCA cable ■ Stereo-audio RCA cable S-video equipment connection ■ S-video cable ■ Stereo-audio RCA cable

30 Reference Guide Installation and Setup DVD or HDTV with component-video cable connection ■ YPbPr RCA cable ■ Stereo-audio RCA cable SCART-device connection ■ M1-to-SCART adapter cable (available from HP) ■ SCART cable ■ Stereo mini-phone audio cable

Reference Guide 31 Installation and Setup RGB-equipment connection ■ RGB-video BNC cable ■ Stereo-audio RCA cable RGBS-equipment connection ■ RGBS-video BNC cable ■ Stereo-audio RCA cable

32 Reference Guide Installation and Setup RGBHV-equipment connection ■ RGBHV-video BNC cable ■ Stereo-audio RCA cable To connect output devices ■ VGA cable ■ Stereo-audio RCA cable The speakers must be amplified.

Reference Guide 33 Installation and Setup To connect control equipment ■ 9-pin serial cable ■ 2.5-mm (3/32-in) to 3.5-mm (1/8-in) stereo mini-phone cable ■ 3.5 × 1.3-mm DC power cable In some installations, the projector might not be visible to the remote control, such as for rear projection. Use on...

34 Reference Guide Installation and Setup Configuring the Projector To change settings using the on-screen menu You can change the on-screen menu settings with either the buttons on the projector or the remote control buttons. 1. Press enter on the projector or the remote control to open the on-scre...

Reference Guide 35 Installation and Setup To set up network access 1. Plug a CAT5 network cable into the RJ-45 network port on the back of the projector. If the projector has power, the left indicator light on the network port turns on showing a 10- or 100-Mb/s connection. The light on the right sho...

36 Reference Guide Installation and Setup Securing the Projector The projector includes a built-in slot to secure the projector with a cable and a lock (such as the Kensington MicroSaver lock system, available at many computer stores). 1. Wrap the cable around a secure object, such as a table leg. L...

Reference Guide 37 2 Adjustments This chapter describes how to make adjustments to the projector. The chapter covers: ■ “Making Basic Adjustments” on page 37. ■ “Adjusting the Picture” on page 40. Making Basic Adjustments This section provides the following instructions: ■ “To aim the projector” on ...

38 Reference Guide Adjustments To aim the projector ■ To raise the projected picture on the screen, raise and hold the height adjustment lever while lifting the front of the projector to the desired display angle, then release the lever to lock the foot. ■ To lower the projected picture, raise and h...

Reference Guide 39 Adjustments To adjust the focus and zoom 1. Rotate the focus ring 1 until the image becomes clear. The projector can focus at distances of 1.5 to 14 m (5 to 46 ft). 2. Rotate the zoom ring 2 to adjust the picture size from 100 to 120%. See “Selecting a Location” on page 17 for mor...

40 Reference Guide Adjustments Adjusting the Picture This section provides the following instructions: ■ “To adjust the image according to type of picture” on page 40 ■ “To adjust other image settings” on page 40 ■ “To make adjustments from the web” on page 41 To adjust the image according to type o...

Reference Guide 41 Adjustments To make adjustments from the web If you have a computer with internet access, you can adjust the projector without opening the on-screen menu. The web interface has been tested on Microsoft Windows 2000 and XP, Mac OS 9 and 10, Internet Explorer 5.5 and above, and Nets...

Reference Guide 43 3 Presentations The chapter explains how to temporarily connect computers and other devices to the projector. This chapter covers: ■ “Connecting and Preparing” on page 43. ■ “Showing Presentations” on page 49. ■ “Disconnecting” on page 51. Connecting and Preparing The section prov...

44 Reference Guide Presentations To connect a computer using a VGA cable 1. Connect a standard VGA cable between the VGA #1 port on the projector 1 and the VGA port on the computer 2 . 2. (Optional) To allow the remote control to function as the computer mouse, connect a USB A/B cable between USB-ou...

Reference Guide 45 Presentations To connect a handheld organizer 1. Be sure the handheld organizer has a VGA-out port. If necessary, install a VGA-out accessory card into the organizer. ✎ Not all handhelds come with VGA-out ports. For example, the iPAQ Pocket PC requires a VGA-out PC Card with 15-pi...

46 Reference Guide Presentations To connect a computer using other types of cables M1 to VGA/USB connection 1. Connect an M1-to-VGA/USB cable (available from HP) between the M1 port on the projector 1 and the VGA port on the computer 2 . 2. (Optional) To allow the remote control to function as the c...

Reference Guide 47 Presentations M1 to DVI/USB connection 1. Connect an M1-to-DVI/USB cable (available from HP) between the M1 port on the projector 1 and the DVI port on the computer 2 . 2. (Optional) To allow the remote control to function as the computer mouse, connect the USB plug of the M1-to-D...

48 Reference Guide Presentations To connect other video sources DVD player connection 1. Connect a triple RCA cable between the YPbPr ports on the DVD player 1 to the YPbPr ports on the projector 2 . Observe the color coding of the connectors. 2. (Optional) To get audio, connect a stereo RCA cable b...

Reference Guide 49 Presentations Showing Presentations The following section describes several things you can do during presentations: ■ “To present from a computer” on page 49 ■ “To change the source” on page 50 ■ “To hide or show the display” on page 50 To present from a computer 1. Be sure the co...

50 Reference Guide Presentations To change the source ■ Press the source button on the projector or remote control, or ■ Open the on-screen menu, select input, and select the port to which the input source is connected. To hide or show the display You can easily hide the display from your audience t...

Reference Guide 51 Presentations Disconnecting Ä CAUTION: Do not disconnect power or turn off the projector until the projector has cooled down (the fan stops) and the power button light stops blinking. Otherwise, you might shorten the life of the lamp. 1. Press the power button on the projector or ...

Reference Guide 53 4 System Management This chapter explains how you can manage one or more projectors. If the projector is connected to a network, you can work from a central location by accessing the projector’s embedded web server, rather than being in the same room as the projector. You can chec...

54 Reference Guide System Management To set basic projector properties 1. On a networked computer, open an internet browser, enter the IP address of the projector in the URL bar, and press Enter . See “To find the IP address” on page 53 for more information. 2. Depending on the property you want to ...

Reference Guide 55 System Management To set up email for notifications The projector can send email messages to specified recipients when certain critical events occur. 1. On a networked computer, open an internet browser, enter the IP address of the projector into the URL bar, and press Enter. See ...

56 Reference Guide System Management Upgrading the Projector The section provides the following instructions: ■ “To update the firmware” on page 56 ■ “To install an add-on lens” on page 57 ■ “To change the connectivity module” on page 59 To update the firmware HP might periodically release updated v...

Reference Guide 57 System Management To install an add-on lens If the projector distance and image size are not compatible with the room configuration, an add-on lens might provide a solution. Use the following table to coordinate distance to the screen, width of the screen, and lens size. 1. Be sur...

Reference Guide 59 System Management To change the connectivity module 1. Turn off the projector and disconnect power. 2. Open the lid 1 . 3. Remove the screw directly behind the back infrared receiver 2 . 4. Loosen the two screws 3 on the faceplate of the connectivity module at the back of the proj...

Reference Guide 61 5 Maintenance This chapter explains how to maintain the projector. The chapter covers: ■ “Using the On-Screen Menu” on page 61. ■ “Performing Routine Maintenance” on page 68. Using the On-Screen Menu The following tables describe all the functions available in the on-screen menu f...

62 Reference Guide Maintenance Quick Choice menu This menu provides quick access to commonly used functions from other menus. The menu in your projector may differ from the menu shown below. Input menu This menu was named the Connect menu in earlier firmware versions. For a visual aid, see “Back pan...

Reference Guide 63 Maintenance S-video Shows the input to the S-video port. This usually connects to a video device, such as a VCR, camcorder, or DVD player. This connection is normally considered a video input. Component video (YPbPr) Shows the input to the three-connector YPbPr port. This connects...

64 Reference Guide Maintenance Adjust Picture menu adjust picture Picture mode Adjusts the color palette according to the type of picture. You can optimize the picture for computer presentations, video output, or super-bright grayscale output. The remote control and projector have buttons to change ...

66 Reference Guide Maintenance Audio menu Setup menu audio Mute Stops the audio output. Volume Changes the loudness of the audio. Balance Changes the loudness of the left and right audio. Treble Changes the loudness of the higher frequencies. Bass Changes the loudness of the lower frequencies. Audio...

Reference Guide 67 Maintenance Help menu Network > Sets up the TCP/IP network parameters. Check with the network administrator. DHCP Sets whether a DHCP server is used to assign an IP address to the projector. Do not use DHCP if you want the projector to have a fixed IP address every time power i...

68 Reference Guide Maintenance Performing Routine Maintenance This section provides the following instructions: ■ “To get the projector status” on page 68 ■ “To clean the projector lens” on page 68 ■ “To replace the lamp module” on page 69 ■ “To replace the battery in the remote control” on page 70 ...

Reference Guide 69 Maintenance To replace the lamp module Å WARNING: ■ When the lamp nears its end of life, it might break. To reduce the risk of injury, be careful when removing the lamp cover as broken glass might be present. For a ceiling installation, wear goggles and gloves when removing the la...

70 Reference Guide Maintenance 6. Close the lid. 7. Turn on the projector. If the lamp does not turn on after the warm-up period, try reinstalling the lamp again. 8. Open the on-screen menu and select setup > Reset lamp hours. Å WARNING: The lamp contains a small amount of mercury. If the lamp br...

Reference Guide 71 6 Troubleshooting This chapter describes potential problems and offers suggestions to help correct them. This chapter covers: ■ “Troubleshooting Suggestions” on page 71. ■ “Testing the Projector” on page 81. Troubleshooting Suggestions To use this section, find the problem stateme...

72 Reference Guide Troubleshooting Start-up problems If no lights or sounds turn on: ❏ Ensure that the power cable is securely connected to the projector and the other end is plugged into an outlet with power. ❏ Verify the main disconnect switch is turned on (1), not off (0). ❏ Verify that lid of th...

Reference Guide 73 Troubleshooting Picture problems If the image is not displayed on the screen, but the HP startup screen is displayed: ❏ Press the source button on the projector or remote control. ❏ Turn off or disable the notebook or desktop computer screen saver function. ❏ For a computer connec...

Reference Guide 77 Troubleshooting 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 input device. ❏ Be sure that the mute and volume settings are correct on the input device, such as a computer, DVD player, ...

78 Reference Guide Troubleshooting Interruption problems If the projector suddenly shuts down and the temperature light turns on: ❏ If the temperature light is blinking, the fan is not working. Allow the projector to cool for several minutes. ❏ If the temperature light is steady, the projector has o...

Reference Guide 79 Troubleshooting Remote control problems If the remote control does not operate: ❏ If the indicator light on the front of the remote control blinks when you press buttons, the remote control is working properly. If the light does not blink, install two new AAA batteries in the remo...

80 Reference Guide Troubleshooting set for the projector—contact the network administrator for a valid TCP/IP network configuration, then set up the projector accordingly. If you forget the projector’s web administrator password: ❏ Reset the projector's network configuration to the factory-default v...

Reference Guide 81 Troubleshooting 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. To run the projector diagnostics 1. Open the on-screen menu and select help > Diagnostics. 2. Select a test to ...

Reference Guide 83 7 Reference This chapter lists the specifications, safety information, and regulatory information for the projector. The chapter covers: ■ “Specifications” on page 83. ■ “Safety Information” on page 90. ■ “Regulatory Information” on page 92. Specifications Because HP continually i...

86 Reference Guide Reference Noise level xp8010: 32±2 dBAxp8020: 36±2 dBA Environment Operating: Temperature: 10 to 35°C (50 to 95°F)Humidity: 80% RH max, non-condensingAltitude: up to 3,000 m (10,000 ft), up to 25°C (77°F) Storage: Temperature: -20 to 55°C (-4 to 131°F)Humidity: 80% RH max, non-con...

Reference Guide 89 Reference 1280 x 1024 75 79.98 SXGA+ 1400 x 1050 60 63.98 UXGA 1600 x 1200 60 75 Digital Video Mode Compatibility Compatibility Resolution V-Sync [Hz] H-Sync [kHz]

90 Reference Guide Reference Safety Information Safety precautions ■ To prevent eye injury, do not look into the lens when the lamp is on. Do not point any laser light at anyone's eyes. ■ To prevent electrical shock, do not expose the projector to rain or moisture. Do not open the projector except a...

Reference Guide 91 Reference 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: ■ If t...

92 Reference Guide Reference 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...

94 Reference 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 following table. This regulatory number is different from the marketing name and product nu...