Compaq MP1800 warranty Troubleshooting Problem Solution

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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

The black border surrounding the

outside the usable area of the

active area of the projection screen is

projection screen

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

1. Check that the cables are

screen displays

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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Contents User’s Guide Contents Appendix a Appendix B Using This Guide Symbols and ConventionsPreface Product Features Getting StartedIntroduction Getting Started Setting Up the Projector Balancing the Projector Connecting the Projector to a Portable Computer Connecting the Projector to a Desktop Computer Getting Started Connecting the Projector to a Compaq PC Companion Getting Started Powering On the Projector Connecting the Projector to Other Video SourcesPowering Off the Projector Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Projector HeightAdjusting the Projector Focus Adjusting the Projector Zoom Image Size Adjustment Projected image sizes at minimum zoom ➊Using the Compaq Presentation Utility Using the Compaq Projector Display Assistant Utility Using the Projector Identifying the Projector ButtonsSymbol Control Function Projector ComponentsAnalog On-Screen Menu Adjustments Introducing the Analog On-Screen MenuAnalog On-Screen Menu Adjusting the On-Screen Menus Explaining Functions in the Analog On-Screen Menu Using the Projector Special On-Screen Messages Using the Projector Identifying the Multimedia Adapter Components Using the Compaq Multimedia AdapterComponent Function Multimedia Adapter components Component Function Using the Compaq Multimedia Adapter Using the Compaq Multimedia Adapter Using the Compaq Multimedia Adapter Connecting a Video Player Video On-Screen Menu Adjustments Video Menu Video Menu LevelVideo On-Screen Menu Video Menu Video Menu Level DVIExplaining Functions in the Video On-Screen Menu Using the Remote Control Identifying the Remote Control Buttons Component FunctionRemote Control components Component Function +/−Remote Control Functions Calibrating the MouseUsing the Remote Control Picture-in-Picture On-Screen Adjustments PIP Menu PIP Menu Level Explaining Functions in the PIP On-Screen Menu PIP On-Screen Menu PIP Menu PIP Menu LevelCare and Maintenance Protecting the ProjectorCleaning the Lens Replacing the Projector Lamp Module Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting Problem SolutionTroubleshooting ProblemSolution Troubleshooting Problem Solution 4Troubleshooting Troubleshooting A-5 Agency Regulatory Notices ModificationsCanadian Notice CablesAvis Canadien European Notice Japanese NoticeSpecifications Compaq MP1800 Microportable ProjectorPreset Display Resolutions Table Display ResolutionsPower Cords Flash ROM Upgrade 2Flash ROM Upgrade