HP Microportable Projector MP1800 MP1800 Microportable Projector - Page 58

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Troubleshooting (continued) Problem Image is out of focus Projected colors do not match computer or camcorder color Black or gray border visible outside the usable area of the projection screen Only the Compaq startup screen displays Solution 1. Adjust the Focus Ring on the projection lens. 2. Make sure the projection screen is within the required distance (4.92 to 16.4 feet, 1.5 to 5 meters) from the projector. 3. Check the projection lens to see if it needs cleaning. Follow the "Cleaning the Lens" procedures on page 1-27 to clean the lens. 1. Adjust the Brightness, Contrast, or Color functions in the onscreen menu. 2. Make sure the pins on the cable connectors are not bent or broken. The black border surrounding the active area of the projection screen is part of the total projected image; however, it is an inactive area and cannot display any part of the image. This black border reduces the amount of extraneous light, producing a better image. 1. Check that the cables are connected securely. 2. Verify that the proper input source is connected. 3. Make sure your portable computer's external video port is activated. Continued Troubleshooting A-3

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Troubleshooting
A-3
Troubleshooting
(continued)
Problem
Solution
Image is out of focus
1.
Adjust the Focus Ring on the
projection lens.
2.
Make sure the projection screen
is within the required distance
(4.92 to 16.4 feet, 1.5 to 5 meters)
from the projector.
3.
Check the projection lens to see if
it needs cleaning. Follow the
“Cleaning the Lens” procedures
on page 1-27 to clean the lens.
Projected colors do not match
computer or camcorder color
1.
Adjust the Brightness, Contrast,
or Color functions in the on-
screen menu.
2.
Make sure the pins on the cable
connectors are not bent or
broken.
Black or gray border visible
outside the usable area of the
projection screen
The black border surrounding the
active area of the projection screen is
part of the total projected image;
however, it is an inactive area and
cannot display any part of the image.
This black border reduces the amount
of extraneous light, producing a better
image.
Only the Compaq startup
screen displays
1.
Check that the cables are
connected securely.
2.
Verify that the proper input source
is connected.
3.
Make sure your portable
computer's external video port is
activated.
Continued