HP Ep7120 Home Cinema Digital Projector Users Guide

Setting up
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Adjusting the focus and zoom
1. Rotate the focus ring until the image becomes clear. The projector can be 
focused at distances of 1 to 10 m (3 to 33 ft). 
2. Rotate the zoom ring to adjust the picture size from 100 to 116%.
If the picture does not fit the screen, you might have to move the projector closer 
to or farther away from the screen.  

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Setting up
Changing the picture mode
When you are showing video from a video source, 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 best 
settings for ambient lighting and the type of video content (see “Adjusting the 
picture” on page 37).
■Press the picture mode button one or more times to select the picture mode 
that gives the best picture.
You can also...

Setting up
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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 
menu, go to Picture > Shape settings, and set Widescreen input to Ye s .  
See 
1 in the following diagram.
■If the video device sends standard output, set Widescreen input to No.
✎
If you show widescreen pictures on a wide projection...

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Setting up
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. Keystone adjustment 
corrects this problem:
■Press the keystone adjustment on the projector or on the remote control until 
the picture looks correct.
You can also make the keystone adjustment in the on-screen menu. Press menu, 
and go to Picture > Shape settings > Keystone to adjust the picture. 
✎If the top...

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Showing video
Showing the video source
1. Be sure the video device is connected to the projector and turned on. See 
“Connecting a video source” on page 19.
2. Be sure the projector is set up, turned on, and adjusted. See “Making basic 
adjustments” on page 30.
3. Press the source button on the projector or remote control one or more times 
to select the input port where the device is connected.
4. Use the controls on the video device to start and control the show.
If you want to adjust...

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Showing video
3. Press the source button on the projector or remote control one or more times 
to select the DVI port.
4. If the computer display is not shown on the projector, you might have to turn 
on the computer’s video output port. For example, some computers require 
you to press a key combination, such as Fn+F4 or Fn+F5. See the user 
documentation provided with your computer.
If you want to adjust the picture, see “Changing the picture mode” on page 32. 

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Adjusting the projector
Adjusting the picture and sound
Adjusting the picture
The on-screen menu provides many settings that allow you to fine-tune the 
picture.
1. Press menu, and go to Picture.
2. Change the picture adjustments as needed.
From the Picture menu, you can change many picture options, such as 
brightness, contrast, and picture shape, as well as customize the picture 
modes.
To get descriptions for all available picture adjustments, see “Picture menu” on 
page 39. 
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To...

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Adjusting the projector
Adjusting the projector setup
1. Press menu, and go to Setup.
2. Set the setup adjustments as needed.
From the Setup menu, you can select settings, such as menu language, 
projector position, and menu timeout.
To get descriptions for all available setup adjustments, see “Setup menu” on 
page 41.
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...

Adjusting the projector
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Input menu
For a visual aid, see “Back panel” on page 12.
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.
Input menu
Component Shows the source connected to the component-video 
port (YPbPr).
S-Video Shows the source connected to the S-video port.
Composite Shows the source connected to the composite-video 
port.
DVI Shows the source connected to the DVI...

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Adjusting the projector
VGA settings... Adjusts settings for a computer input.
Auto-sync Resynchronizes the projector to the input signal. This 
can compensate for any change in the signal.
Frequency Adjusts the timing of the projector relative to the 
computer.
Tracking Adjusts the phase of the projector relative to the 
computer.
Vertical offset Adjusts the picture up or down within the projection area.
Horizontal offset Adjusts the picture left or right within the projection area....