HP L1744A User manual

HP vp6200 Series
Digital Projector
User’s Guide

Notice
© Copyright 2004 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only
warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty
statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be
construedasconstitutinganadditionalwarranty.HPshallnot be liablefortechnical
or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Reproduction, adaptation, or
translation without prior written permission is prohibited except as allowed under
the copyright laws.
Consumer transactions in Australia and the United Kingdom: The above
disclaimers and limitations shall not apply to consumer transactions in Australia
and the United Kingdom and shall not affect the statutory rights of consumers.
Hewlett-Packard Company
Digital Projection and Imaging
1000 NE Circle Blvd.
Corvallis, OR 97330
Second Edition October 2004

Contents 3
Contents
1. Safety Instructions................................... 5
2. Introduction.............................................. 7
Projector Features ................................................... 7
Shipping Contents ................................................... 8
Accessories ............................................................. 9
Projector Exterior View ............................................ 9
Front / Upper Side .......................................................................... 9
Rear Side ........................................................................................9
Connector Panel ........................................................................... 10
Controls and Functions .......................................... 11
Projector ....................................................................................... 11
Remote Control ............................................................................ 12
Aiming the Remote Control .......................................................... 13
Replacing the Battery in the Remote Control ............................... 13
3. Installation ............................................. 14
Choosing a Location .............................................. 14
Adjusting the Height .............................................. 15
Screen Size ........................................................... 15
4. Connection ............................................ 17
Connecting to a Laptop or Desktop Computer ...... 17
Connecting Component-Video Devices ................. 17
Connecting S-Video Devices ................................. 18
Connecting Composite-Video Devices .................. 18
Connecting to Display Devices .............................. 19
5. Operation............................................... 20
Startup ................................................................... 20
Shutdown ............................................................... 21
Source Selection ................................................... 21
Keystone Correction .............................................. 22
Auto Sync Adjustment ........................................... 23
Hide the Picture ..................................................... 23
Zoom / Focusing .................................................... 23
Picture Mode ......................................................... 24
Slide Operation ...................................................... 24

Contents4
Menu Operation ..................................................... 25
Using the Menus .......................................................................... 25
1. Picture Menu ............................................................................ 26
2. Advanced Picture Menu ........................................................... 27
3. Setup Menu .............................................................................. 28
4. Advanced Setup Menu ............................................................. 29
5. Information Menu ..................................................................... 30
6. Maintenance.......................................... 31
Care of the Projector .............................................. 31
Cleaning the Lens ........................................................................ 31
Cleaning the Projector Case ........................................................ 31
Storing the Projector ..................................................................... 31
Transporting the projector ............................................................31
Lamp Information ................................................... 32
Warning Messages ....................................................................... 32
Replacing the Lamp ..................................................................... 32
Indicators ............................................................... 34
Power indicator ............................................................................. 34
Lamp indicator .............................................................................. 34
Temperature indicator .................................................................. 34
Updating the firmware ............................................ 34
7. Troubleshooting..................................... 35
8. Specifications ........................................ 36
Projector Specifications ......................................... 36
Timing Chart .......................................................... 37
Supported Timing for PC Input ..................................................... 37
Supported Timing for Component-YPbPr Input ............................ 37
Supported Timing for Composite-Video and S-Video Inputs ........ 37
9. Dimensions............................................ 38
10. Regulation Statements........................ 39
Safety information .................................................. 39
Safety Precautions ....................................................................... 39
Mercury Safety ............................................................................. 39
Regulatory information ........................................... 39
U.S.A. ........................................................................................... 39
Canada ......................................................................................... 40
Japan ............................................................................................ 40
Korea ............................................................................................ 40
International .................................................................................. 40

1. Safety Instructions 5
1. Safety Instructions
Your projector is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of
information technology equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this product, it is
important that you follow the instructions mentioned in this manual and marked on
the product.
Warning
•To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. There are no user serviceable
parts inside.
•Please read this user’s manual before you operate your projector. Save
this user’s manual for future reference.
•Do not look straight at the projector lens during operation. The intense
light beam may damage your eyes.
•Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
•Always open the lens shutter or remove the lens cap when the projector
lamp is on.
• In some countries, the line voltage is NOT stable. This projector is designed to
operate safely within a mains voltage between 100 to 240 volts AC, but could
fail if power cuts or surges of ±10 volts occur. In areas where the mains
voltage may fluctuate or cut out, it is recommended that you connect
your projector through a power stabilizer, surge protector or
uninterruptible power supply (UPS).
• The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Allow the projector to cool
for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for
replacement.
• Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life. Excessive operation of
lamps beyond the rated life could cause them to break on rare occasions.
• Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the
projector is unplugged.
• Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may
fall, sustaining serious damage.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this appliance. Take it
to a qualified technician when service or repair is required. Incorrect
reassembly can cause malfunction of the projector or electric shock when the
appliance is subsequently used.
• This product is capable of displaying inverted images for ceiling mount
installation. Use the HP L1704A ceiling mount for mounting the unit and
ensure it is securely installed.

1. Safety Instructions6
• Do not block the ventilation holes.
- Do not place this unit on a blanket, bedding or any other soft surface.
- Do not cover this unit with a cloth or any other item.
- Do not place inflammables near the projector.
If the ventilation holes are seriously obstructed, overheating inside the unit may
result in damage.
• Do not place this unit in any of the following environments.
- Space that is poorly ventilated or confined. Allow at least 50 cm clearance from
walls and free flow of air around the projector.
- Locations where temperatures may become excessively high, such as the inside of
a car with all windows rolled up.
- Locations where excessive humidity, dust, or cigarette smoke may contaminate
optical components, shortening the projector’s life span and darkening the image.
- Locations near fire alarms
- Locations with an ambient temperature above 35°C / 95°F
• Always place the unit on a level, horizontal surface during operation.
• Do not stand the unit on end vertically. Doing so may cause the unit to fall over,
causing injury or resulting in damage to the unit.
• Do not step on this unit or place any objects upon it. Besides probable physical
damage to the unit, doing so may result in accidents and possible injury.
• Do not place liquids near or on the projector. Liquids spilled into the projector
may cause it to fail. If the projector does become wet, disconnect it from the
power supply’s wall socket and contact HP to have the projector serviced.

2. Introduction 7
2. Introduction
Projector Features
The projector integrates high-performance projection and a user-friendly design to
deliver high reliability and ease of use.
The projector offers the following features:
• Compact and portable unit
• High quality manual zoom lens
• One-key auto-adjustment to display the best picture quality
• Digital keystone correction to correct distorted images
• Adjustable color balance control for data/video display
• Ultra-high brightness projection lamp
• Ability to display 16.7 million colors
• Switchable normal and Economic modes to reduce the power consumption
• Powerful AV function
• HDTV compatibility
Note: The apparent brightness of the projected image will vary depending on the ambient
lighting conditions and contrast/brightness settings.

2. Introduction8
Shipping Contents
The projector is shipped with the cables required for connection to a PC. Carefully
unpack and verify that you have all of the items shown below. If any of these items
are missing, please contact your place of purchase.
Pull the tab before using the remote control.
Projector Power cord VGA cable USB Cable
Remote Control Warranty and
Support Quick Setup Guide User’s Guide CD

2. Introduction 9
Accessories
Get more from your presentations with HP projector accessories.You can purchase
accessories at 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 screens with built-in handles are easy to carry and set up anywhere
you need them.
• HP premium remote control allows you to control every aspect of your
presentation.
• HP power cables allow you to connect in any region.
• HP cables allow you to connect all audio-video equipment.
• HP replacement lamp brings your projector up to factory-fresh brightness.
Projector Exterior View
Front / Upper Side
Rear Side
Projection lens
Front adjuster foot
Ventilation grill
FrontIRremote
sensor
Front adjuster button
Focus ring and
Zoom ring
Control panel
(See page 11 for
detailed information.)
Lens cap
Kensington lock slot
Rear adjusters foot
Connector panel
(See page 10 for
more information.)

2. Introduction10
Connector Panel
Refer to page 17 for more information on making connections to various equip-
ment.
VGA input
(PC/ YPbPr/ YCbCr)
VGA output
Power cord socket
S-Video input
USB output
Audio input
Composite-video input
IR remote sensor

2. Introduction 11
Controls and Functions
Projector
1. Hide button (Refer to page 23 for more information.)
Hides the display.
2. Source button (Refer to page 21 for more information.)
Switches to the next input source. Cycles through VGA, composite video, and
S-video inputs.
3. Temperature-warning light (Refer to page 34 for more information.)
Turns on when the internal temperature is too high.
4. Lamp-warning light (Refer to page 32 for more information.)
Turns on when lamp fails.
5. Keystone buttons (Refer to page 22 for more information.)
Adjust the picture to eliminate slanted sides.
6. Focus ring
Adjusts the focus of the picture.
7. Zoom ring
Adjusts the size of the picture.
8. Power button (Refer to pages 20 and 21 for more information.)
Turns the projector on or off.
9. Menu button and directional arrows (Refer to page 25 for more informa-
tion.)
Change projector settings using the on-screen menu.
10. Auto sync button (Refer to page 23 for more information.)
Resynchronizes the projector to a PC input signal.
11. Picture mode button (Refer to page 24 for more information.)
Adjusts the picture so it is optimized for different types of inputs.
12. Keystone buttons (Refer to page 22 for more information.)
Adjust the picture to eliminate slanted sides.
6
7
4
1
2
11
89
10
3
5
12

2. Introduction12
Remote Control
1. Keystone button (Refer to page 22 for more information.)
Adjust the picture to eliminate slanted sides.
2. Menu button and directional arrows (Refer to page 25 for more informa-
tion.)
Change projector settings using the on-screen menu.
3. Keystone button (Refer to page 22 for more information.)
Adjust the picture to eliminate slanted sides.
4. Page-up and page-down buttons (Refer to page 24 for more information.)
Scroll up and down through pages on a connected PC.
5. Hide button (Refer to page 23 for more information.)
Hides the display.
6. Picture mode button (Refer to page 24 for more information.)
Adjusts the picture so it is optimized for different types of inputs.
7. Auto sync button (Refer to page 23 for more information.)
Resynchronizes the projector to a PC input signal.
8. Source button (Refer to page 21 for more information.)
Switches to the next input source. Cycles through VGA, composite video, and
S-video inputs.
9. Power button (Refer to pages 20 and 21 for more information.)
Turns the projector on or off.
2
4
56
7
8
9
1
3

2. Introduction 13
Aiming the Remote Control
Infrared (IR) remote control sensors are located on the front and the back of the
projector. The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees of the pro-
jection screen or the projector’s IR remote control sensors to function correctly. The
distance between the remote control and the sensors should not exceed 6 meters
(19.5 feet).
Notes on Remote Control Operation:
Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensors on the
projector that might obstruct the infra-red beam.
Replacing the Battery in the Remote Control
1. Using a ballpoint pen,
push and hold the bat-
tery latch toward the
center, then pull out the
battery holder.
2. Remove the old battery
from the battery holder.
3. Insert the new battery in
the holder.
4. Push the holder into the
remote control.
Avoid excessive heat and humidity.
There may be danger of an explo-
sion if the battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type recom-
mended by the manufacturer. Dis-
pose of the used battery according
to the manufacturer’s instructions.
6m
1
2

3. Installation14
3. Installation
Choosing a Location
Your projector is designed to be installed in the four installation configurations
shown here. Your room layout or personal preference will dictate which installation
configuration you use.
For further information on the four configurations, please refer to page 29.
If you place the projector above or below the screen, you have to tilt it down or up to
center the image on the screen, in these situations image distortion will occur. Use
the Keystone function to correct the distortion. See page 22 for keystone correction.
I. Table front II. Ceiling front
III. Table rear IV. Ceiling rear

3. Installation 15
Adjusting the Height
The projector is equipped with 1 quick-release adjuster foot and 2 rear adjuster
feet. These adjusters change the image height and projection angle. To adjust the
projector,
1. Lift the projector up and
press the adjuster button
to release the adjuster.
The adjuster will drop into
position and be locked. It
can lift the projector by up
to 15 degrees.
2. Screw the rear adjuster
feet to fine tune the hori-
zontal angle.
Press the adjuster button again
to retract the foot.
If the screen and the projector are not perpendicular to each other, the projected image
becomes trapezoidal. To correct this situation, adjust the value of Keystone in the Picture
menu, on the projector control panel or on the remote control.
Screen Size
Place the projector at the required distance from the screen according to the
required picture size (see the table on the next page).
Maximumzoom
Minimumzoom
Focus ring
Min. zoom Max. zoom
Projectiondistance

3. Installation16
There is 3% ~ 5% tolerance among these numbers due to optical component variations.
Screen size chart (4:3 aspect ratio)
Distance
from
screen
Diagonal measure-
ment Distance from screen Diagonal measurement
Minimum
zoom Maximum zoom Minimum zoom Maximum zoom
feet inch feet inch feet inch meter cm meter cm meter cm
4 48 2.49 29.9 3.05 36.6 1 100 0.62 62.2 0.76 76.2
6 72 3.73 44.8 4.57 54.9 1.5 150 0.93 93.3 1.14 114.3
8 96 4.98 59.7 6.10 73.2 2 200 1.24 124.5 1.52 152.4
10 120 6.22 74.7 7.62 91.4 2.5 250 1.56 155.6 1.91 190.5
12 144 7.47 89.6 9.14 109.7 3 300 1.87 186.7 2.29 228.6
14 168 8.71 104.5 10.67 128.0 3.5 350 2.18 217.8 2.67 266.7
16 192 9.96 119.5 12.19 146.3 4 400 2.49 248.9 3.05 304.8
18 216 11.20 134.4 13.72 164.6 4.5 450 2.80 280.0 3.43 342.9
20 240 12.45 149.4 15.24 182.9 5 500 3.11 311.2 3.81 381.0
22 264 13.69 164.3 16.76 201.2 5.5 550 3.42 342.3 4.19 419.1
24 288 14.94 179.2 18.29 219.5 6 600 3.73 373.4 4.57 457.2
26 312 16.18 194.2 19.81 237.7 6.5 650 4.04 404.5 4.95 495.3
28 336 17.42 209.1 21.34 256.0 7 700 4.36 435.6 5.33 533.4
30 360 18.67 224.0 22.86 274.3 7.5 750 4.67 466.7 5.72 571.5
32 384 19.91 239.0 24.38 292.6 8 800 4.98 497.8 6.10 609.6
Screen size chart (16:9 aspect ratio)
Distance
from
screen
Diagonal measure-
ment Distance from screen Diagonal measurement
Minimum
zoom Maximum zoom Minimum zoom Maximum zoom
feet inch feet inch feet inch meter cm meter cm meter cm
4 48 2.29 27.5 2.80 33.6 1 100 0.57 57.4 0.70 70.0
6 72 3.44 41.3 4.20 50.4 1.5 150 0.86 86.0 1.05 105.0
8 96 4.59 55.1 5.60 67.2 2 200 1.15 114.7 1.40 140.0
10 120 5.74 68.8 7.00 84.0 2.5 250 1.43 143.4 1.75 179.4
12 144 6.88 82.6 8.40 100.8 3 300 1.72 172.1 2.10 209.9
14 168 8.03 96.4 9.80 117.6 3.5 350 2.01 200.8 2.45 244.9
16 192 9.18 110.1 11.20 134.4 4 400 2.29 229.4 2.80 279.9
18 216 10.32 123.9 12.60 151.2 4.5 450 2.58 258.1 3.15 314.9
20 240 11.47 137.7 14.00 167.9 5 500 2.87 286.8 3.50 349.9
22 264 12.62 151.4 15.39 184.7 5.5 550 3.15 315.5 3.85 384.9
24 288 13.77 165.2 16.79 201.5 6 600 3.44 344.1 4.20 419.9
26 312 14.91 179.0 18.19 218.3 6.5 650 3.37 372.8 4.55 454.9
28 336 16.06 192.7 19.59 235.1 7 700 4.02 401.5 4.90 489.8
30 360 17.21 206.5 20.99 251.9 7.5 750 4.30 430.2 5.25 524.8
32 384 18.35 220.3 22.39 268.7 8 800 4.59 458.9 5.60 559.8

4. Connection 17
4. Connection
When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to:
1. Turn all equipment off before making any connections.
2. Use the correct signal cables for each source.
3. Ensure the cables are firmly inserted.
In the connections shown below, only certain cables are included with the projector (see
page 8). Other cables are available from HP or from electronics stores.
Connecting to a Laptop or Desktop Computer
Connecting Component-Video Devices
The projector is capable of displaying various High Definition TV display modes.
Some of these sources are:
Most of these sources will provide an analog component video output, a standard
VGA output, or a YPbPr(default) format.
The projector is capable of accepting HDTV data through a Component Video con-
nector. Use a Component Video cable (an optional accessory) to display these
images.
The following standards are supported in the HDTV function:
USB cable
Audio cable
VGA cable
• Digital-VHS (D-VHS) player • DVD player
• Satellite Dish HDTV receiver • Digital TV tuners
• 480i • 480p
• 576i • 576p
• 720p (50/ 60 Hz) • 1080i (50/ 60 Hz)
AV equipment YPbPr
Component Video Cable
VGA
Audio cable

4. Connection18
Connecting S-Video Devices
Connecting Composite-Video Devices
If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct
video source has been selected, check that the video source is turned on and operating cor-
rectly. Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly.
S-Video cable
Audio cable
Audio cable
Composite -video cable

4. Connection 19
Connecting to Display Devices
If you want to monitor your presentation close-up on a monitor as well as on the
screen, you can connect the VGA signal output port on the projector to an external
monitor with a VGA cable.
VGA cable

5. Operation20
5. Operation
Startup
1. Switch all of the connected equipment on.
2. Plug the power cord into the projector and into a wall socket.
3. Turn on the wall socket switch (where fitted).
4. Press Power on the remote control or projector to start the unit. The Power
button flashes during warm up, then turns on solid.
5. The projector searches the input ports for an input signal. A message on the
screen shows the ports being searched.
You can also press source on the projector or remote control to select your desired
input signal. For more information, please refer to page 21.
If the frequency or resolution of the input signal exceeds the projector’s operating range, you
will see the message “Out of Range” displayed on a blank screen.