Compaq IPAQ Microportable Projector MP3800 Users Guide

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Using the Home Theater Kit
Contents of the Home Theater Kit
The home theater kit contains four cables:
1DVI-Composite/S-video cable—connects the projector to a 
video source using either an S-video connector or a composite 
video connector. The video source can come with super video 
capabilities (e.g., DVD player, video cassette recorder, laser 
disc player, camcorder, satellite dish receiver, etc.) or without 
super video capabilities (e.g.,...

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Connecting a DVD Player
1. Connect the S-video connector on the split end of the 
DVI-Composite/S-video cable 
1 to the DVD player.
2. Connect the DVI connector end of the 
DVI-Composite/S-video cable to the DVI connector 
connector on the back of the projector 
2.
3. Connect one end of the power cord into the back of the 
projector and the other end to an electrical outlet that is easily 
accessible and close to the...

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Connecting a Videocassette 
Recorder (VCR)
1. Connect the composite video connector on the split end of the 
DVI-Composite/S-video cable 
1 to the VCR.
2. Connect the DVI connector end of the 
DVI-Composite/S-video cable to the DVI connector 
connector on the back of the projector 
2.
3. Connect one end of the power cord into the back of the 
projector and the other end to an electrical outlet that is easily 
accessible...

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Connecting a Camcorder
1. Connect the S-video connector on the split end of the 
DVI-Composite/S-video cable 
1 to the camcorder.
2. Connect the DVI connector end of the 
DVI-Composite/S-video cable to the DVI connector 
connector on the back of the projector 
2.
3. Connect one end of the power cord into the back of the 
projector and the other end to an electrical outlet that is easily 
accessible and close to the...

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Connecting an HDTV Device
1. Connect one end of the VGA-to-HDTV/component video 
cable 
1 to the HDTV device.
2. Connect the other end of the VGA-to-HDTV/component 
video cable to the VGA connector 
2 on the back of the 
projector.
3. Connect the dual end of the Home Theater audio cable to the 
HDTV device 
3.
4. Connect the single end of the Home Theater audio cable to 
the audio connector on the side of the projector...

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Connecting a Personal Computer (PC)
1. Connect one end of the VGA cable that came with the 
projector to the VGA connector 
1 on the back of the 
projector.
2. Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the PC 
2.
3. Connect one end of the PC audio cable to the audio connector 
on the side of the projector 
3.
4. Connect the other end of the PC audio cable to the PC 
4.
5. Connect one end of the power cord into the back...

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HDTV Modes
The Compaq Microportable Projector is capable of displaying 
various High Definition TV (HDTV) display modes. A variety of 
sources can be used to provide HDTV data to the projector for 
display. Some of these sources are:
■Digital-VHS (D-VHS) player
■HDTV-DVD player
■Satellite Dish HDTV receiver
■A variety of DTV tuners (to receive programming over the 
airwaves)
■Game stations
Most of these sources will...

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When displaying HDTV content, it is recommended that you 
display it in its native 16:9 widescreen mode. For this, you may 
need to select the HDTV Fill to Aspect Ratio mode on the 
projector to preserve the height-to-width relationship of the 
material. Note that in this mode, you will have black stripes on 
top and bottom of the projected image, just as you see on a 
standard TV set when viewing widescreen content.
A...

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Care and Maintenance
This section explains how to care for and maintain your Compaq 
projector during normal everyday use.
Protecting the Projector
To protect your projector from overheating and other types of 
damage, follow these suggestions:
■Use only a power source and connection appropriate for this 
projector as indicated on the product label located on the 
bottom of the projector on the elevator foot.
■Do not overload an electrical...

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■Do not drop the projector or place it on an unstable surface.
■Do not expose the projector to rain or moisture.
■Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not walk 
on the cord.
■Do not allow the projector to be exposed to high 
temperatures.
■Do not open the projector or attempt to service this product 
for any reason other than to replace the lamp module. Adjust 
only those controls that are covered by the...