HP ep7100 Connecting a video source

Setting up

Connecting a video source

Many video devices have more than one type of output port. When you connect the device to the projector, choose the connection that provides the best picture quality. Relative picture qualities are indicated by stars in the following diagram. If you have several video sources, you can connect them to the different ports, or you can connect them to an audio/video receiver and connect the receiver to the projector (see “Connecting several video sources” on page 26).

Only the S-video and composite-video cables shown in the following sections are included with the projector. A DVI port is available only on certain models.

✎If you already have a home theater system with a TV, you can probably connect the projector in place of the TV as the viewing device.

User’s Guide

Contents

Page Page Contents 2 Showing video 3 Adjusting the projector 4 Maintaining the projector 5 Installing permanently 6 Fixing problems 7 Support and warranty 8 Reference Index Page Setting up Safety precautions What’s in the box Identifying the contents of the box Identifying common features Projector at a glance Identifying major components Projector buttons and lights Identifying the projector buttons and lights Identifying the projector buttons and lights (Continued) Back panel Identifying back panel components Identifying back panel components (Continued) Remote control Identifying features of the remote control Accessories Setting up the projector Planning your layout Page Image size relative to distance from the screen—ep7110series Image size relative to distance from the screen—ep7120series Connecting power Connecting a video source Connecting a component-videosource Connecting an S-videosource Connecting a composite-videosource Connecting a DVI source Connecting a SCART source Connecting a sound system Connecting several video sources Connecting a computer Turning the projector on and off Turning the projector on Turning the projector off Moving the projector Making basic adjustments Selecting a source Aiming the projector Adjusting the focus and zoom Changing the picture mode Adjusting the shape of the picture Adjusting a slanted picture Adjusting the volume Showing video Showing the video source Hiding or showing the picture Showing a computer screen Page Adjusting the projector Adjusting the picture and sound Adjusting the picture Adjusting the sound Adjusting the projector setup Using the on-screenmenu Changing settings using the on-screenmenu Input menu Input menu Picture menu Picture menu Picture menu (Continued) Sound menu Sound menu Setup menu Setup menu Help menu Page Maintaining the projector Getting the projector status Cleaning the projector lens Replacing the lamp module Replacing the battery in the remote control Page Installing permanently Installing the projector Installing on a table Installing on the ceiling Installing for rear projection Connecting to a room controller Serial connections Examples of room controller commands Page Room controller commands Page Page Page Page Page Page Fixing problems Troubleshooting suggestions Warning light problems If both red warning lights are blinking: If the red temperature light is on or blinking: Start-upproblems If no lights or sounds turn on: Picture problems If a “waiting” message is displayed on a blank screen: If the wrong input source is displayed: If the image is out of focus: If an upside-downor reversed image is displayed: If the image is too small or too large: If the image has slanted sides: If the image is stretched: If the projected colors seem completely wrong: If the picture is not clear (ghost images, smearing, poor quality): If a DVI source is not displayed when the DVI port is selected: If several picture settings seem completely wrong and you cannot fix them: Sound problems If no sound is coming out of the projector: Interruption problems If the projector stops responding to all controls: If the lamp shuts off during a show: If the lamp burns out or makes a popping sound: Remote control problems Testing the projector Page Support and warranty Support Contacting HP support Step 1: HP digital projector documentation Step 2: HP e-support Page Obtaining HP repair Limited warranty HP digital projector limited warranty statement Extent of limited warranty Limitations of warranty Limitations of liability Local law Page Reference Specifications Projector specifications Projector specifications (Continued) Video mode compatibility Safety information LED safety Mercury safety Regulatory information Connections to peripheral devices Canada Japan Korea International Page Page Index