Compaq IPAQ Microportable Projector MP1200 Users Guide

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Compaq iPAQ Microportable 
Projector MP1200
User’s Guide
Document Part Number: 261799-001
June 2002
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© 2002 Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P.
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Getting Started
Product Features
The Compaq iPAQ™ Microportable Projector MP1200 generates 
crisp, clear images onto a projection screen by using the latest 
LCD technology. The microportable projector offers the latest in 
projection technology, including:
■1024 x 768 native XGA resolution
■Maximum resolution: 1280 x 1024 (SXGA)
■High Definition Television (HDTV) capable 720p, 1080i, 
480p, and 480i via VGA port
■User replaceable 130 watt...

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■Available interfaces:
❏Standard analog VGA-in and VGA-out
❏S-video
❏Composite video
❏Component/HDTV via VGA connector
❏DVI
■Remote control
■Home Theater Kit [available option]
❏S-video cable
❏Composite video cable
❏VGA-to-HDTV/Component video cable
❏Home Theater audio cable
❏PC audio cable
■Multilingual on-screen adjustment menu
■Plug and Play capability
■Security lock slot
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Introduction
Before setting up your Compaq Microportable Projector, be sure 
your shipping box includes the following items:
1Projector and lens cap
210-foot power cable
3VGA signal cable for use with computers, notebooks, and 
some handheld products
4Remote control (battery included)
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If your shipping box does not contain all of the listed items, 
please contact your Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service 
provider.
5Documentation kit:
■Projector Setup Guide
■CD-ROM containing the multilingual User’s Guide 
■Important Safety Information booklet
■Worldwide Limited Warranty and Technical Support 
booklet
■Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet
■Program License Agreement
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Identifying the Projector Buttons
Identifying the Projector Buttons
Item Symbol Control Function
1Source button Selects the input source.
2Resync button Automatically synchronizes the 
projector to track the input source.
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3Power/Standby 
buttonPowers the projector lamp on and off. 
The Standby LED changes color 
modes to indicate the following 
operating modes:
1. Flashing green indicates the 
projector is going into standby 
mode and cannot be restarted until 
the LED glows amber steadily.
2. The LED button rapidly flashing 
green indicates the lamp has 
automatically shut down due to an 
over-temperature event.
3. A steady amber LED indicates the...

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To use standby mode, press the Power/Standby button and, after a 
six to ten second delay, the unit enters Standby mode and the 
projector lamp turns off. A “Going to Standby” message appears 
on the screen for the duration of the six to ten second delay. When 
the message disappears from the screen, there is a 45 second 
delay before the lamp can be turned back on. Wait 45 seconds to 
allow the lamp to cool before pressing the...

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Identifying the Input/Output Panel 
Components
A variety of cables can be connected to the Input/Output Panel on 
the projector, allowing the projector to use various video sources.
Identifying the Input/Output Panel Components
Item Symbol Component Function
1VGA-in connector Connects HDTV devices, 
desktop or notebook computers, 
or pocket PCs
2S-Video connector Connects camcorders or DVDs
3DVI connector Connects digital...