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owner’s manual
hp digital projectors
xb31 & sb21
English • version 13.05.02
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owner’s manual for the hp digital projector xb31 and sb21
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table of contents safety Personal Safety ............................................ 4 Protecting Your Projector ............................... 4 introduction Projector Features......................................... 5 Package Contents......................................... 6 Projector Overview ...................................... 7 Control Panel.......................................... 8 Back Panel Features ................................ 8 Remote Control With Mouse & Laser Pointer...
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safety Personal Safety CAUTION! PREVENT EYE INJURY. Do not look into the projector’s lens when the lamp is on. Do not point the remote control’s laser light at your own, xb31 sb21 or anyone else’s, eyes. CAUTION! AVOID BURN HAZARD. The lamp gets hot during normal operation. Allow it to cool down for 30 minutes before changing lamp! CAUTION! CUT HAZARD. If the bulb is broken, use caution while removing the bulb assembly to avoid injury. CAUTION! PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK. Do not expose to rain or
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introduction Projector Features TM The hp digital projector xb31 is an XGA single chip 0.7” DLP projector with these outstanding features: xb31 sb21 True XGA, 1024 x 768 addressable pixels 1500 comparable lumens Approximately 3.5 lbs (1.6 kg) compact design TM Single chip DLP technology SXGA compression and VGA, SVGA re-sizing 156 watts (W) user-replaceable P-VIP lamp module NTSC3.58/NTSC4.43/PAL/PAL-M/PAL-N/SECAM and HDTV compatible Full function remote with mouse control and la
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introduction Package Contents The hp digital projectors come with the following items. Please check to make sure your unit is complete. If anything is missing contact your dealer immediately. xb31 sb21 xb31 sb21 Projector with lens cap Projector with lens cap Carrying Case Composite Video Cable 2.5 mm Mini Phone Jack for Power Cord Composite Video Cable S-video Cable USB Mini-B 5-pin to Mi-A to VGA S-video Input Cable and USB Cable Battery x2 Audio Cable Remote Control with Mouse Function and La
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introduction Projector Overview 1 4 5 9 6 6 3 xb31 2 7 8 1. Control Panel 6. Remote Control Receivers (front & back) 2. Power Connector 7. Elevation Button 3. I/O Connection Ports 8. Elevation Foot 4. Zoom Ring 9. Lens Cap 5. Focus Ring 4 5 8 1 sb21 6 7 5 3 2 1. Control Panel 5. Remote Control Receivers (front & back) 2. Power Connector 6. Elevation Button 3. I/O Connection Ports 7. Elevation Foot 4. Focus Ring 8. Lens Cap 7
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introduction 7 Control Panel 1. Power (ON/OFF) Button sb21 xb31 1 4 2. Lamp Warning Indicator Light 2 3. Temperature Warning Indicator Light 3 5 4. Source Button 5. Menu (ON/OFF) Button 6 6. Auto Image Button 7. Four Directional Select Buttons Back Panel Features 2 3 4 5 1 xb31 TM 1. Kensington Lock Hole 4. S-Video Input 2. Composite Video Input 5. VESA M1-DA Analog RGB / Digital / HDTV / 3. Audio Input Component Video / USB Mouse Input 5 3 2 sb21 1 4 TM 1. Kensington Lock Hole 4. Power Connecto
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introduction Remote Control With Mouse & Laser Pointer xb31 sb21 Transmit Indicator Light Multi-Directional Selector Projector Power Right Mouse Button Page Up Hide Image Laser Pointer Page Down Keystone Correction Volume ( + / - ) Zoom In / Zoom Out Source Menu Freeze Left Mouse Button CAUTION! PREVENT EYE INJURY. Do not point the remote control’s laserlight at anyone’s eyes. NOTE: Connect the USB cable when using the remote control mouse features. 9
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installation xb31 Connecting the hp digital projector xb31 to a computer Connect the power cord to the Connect the black end of the Connect the blue end of the video projector and a power outlet. video cable to the projector. cable to the PC; optionally, to have the remote control function as a mouse, connect the USB connector to the PC. CAUTION! Unplugging the projector while the fan is running may reduce lamp life. NOTE: For best performance, Start the projector; after a 30- If no video s
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installation Connecting the hp digital projector xb31 to other signal sources xb31 1 Antenna 5 Digital Tuner Output 2 4 3 S-video Output Video Output CAUTION! Unplugging the projector while the fan is running may reduce lamp life. 1. Power Cord 2. Composite Video Cable NOTE: For best performance, 3. Audio Cable configure the display mode of your computer’s 4. S-video Cable graphic card to 5. M1-A to HDTV / Component and USB 1024×768 resolution. Cable (optional accessory) Ensure the timing of
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installation Connecting the hp digital projector sb21 to a computer sb21 Connect the power cord to the Connect the black end of the Connect the blue end of the projector and a power outlet. video cable to the projector. video cable to the PC; optionally, to have the remote control function as a mouse, connect the USB connector to the PC. CAUTION! Unplugging the projector while the fan is running may reduce lamp life. Start the projector; after a 30- If no video signal is found, you second wa
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installation Connecting the hp digital projector sb21 to other signal sources sb21 Video Output 3 2 S-video Output Antenna 4 Digital Tuner Output 1 1. Power Cord 2. Composite Video Cable CAUTION! 3. S-video Cable Unplugging the projector while the fan is running may reduce 4. M1-A to HDTV / Component and USB lamp life. Cable (optional accessory) NOTE: For best performance, configure the display mode of your computer’s graphic card to 800×600 resolution. Ensure the timing of the display mode is c
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operation Turning the projector ON and OFF xb31 sb21 Turning the projector ON 1. Remove the lens cap by squeezing the cap’s tabs and pulling forward. 2. Ensure that the power cord and signal cables are securely connected to the projector and the signal source (computer, notebook, video player, etc.). 3. Turn the projector ON by pressing the Power ON/OFF button on the control panel. The cooling fan turns on. The hp start-up screen will be displayed for 30 seconds and the blue Power Indicato
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operation Turning the projector ON and OFF (continued) xb31 sb21 2 3 4 1 CAUTION! Unplugging the projector while the fan is running may reduce lamp life. NOTE: Turn on the projector before turning on the signal source. NOTE: When the blue Power Indicator Light is blinking the unit cannot be turned ON or OFF. The projector will not respond to any user input. NOTE: The model shown is the hp xb31. 15
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operation Adjusting the projected image xb31 sb21 Adjusting the display angle To raise the projector display angle: 1. Press and hold the elevation button . 2. Raise the projector to the desired display angle , then release the button to lock the elevation foot into position. To lower the projector display angle: 1. Press and hold the elevation button . 2. Lower the projector, then release the button to lock the elevation foot into its retracted position. Leveling the Projector Use the rear e
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operation Adjusting the display angle (continued) xb31 1 Elevation Button 2 3 Elevation Foot sb21 Elevation Button 1 2 3 Elevation Foot 17
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operation Adjusting the hp xb31 zoom and focus Zoom is adjusted by rotating the zoom ring. xb31 Rotate the focus ring until the image is clear. The projector will focus at distances from 1.14 m to 12 m (3.7 feet to 39.4 feet). Zoom Ring Focus Ring Calculating the Projected Image Size Projected image size (diagonal) The screen diagonal dimension can be approximated by using one of these formulas: Zoomed out 7.5*Distance(ft.)=Diagonal(in.) 0.625*Distance(m)=Diagonal(m) or Zoomed in 6.25*Distance(f
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operation Adjusting the hp sb21 focus sb21 Rotate the focus ring until the image is clear. The projector will focus at distances from 1.0 m to 12 m (3.3 feet to 39.4 feet). Focus Ring Projected image size (diagonal) Calculating the Projected Image Size The screen diagonal dimension can be approximated by using one of these formulas: 7.5*Distance(ft.)=Diagonal(in.) 0.625*Distance(m)=Diagonal(m) For example: If your sb21 is 10 feet from the Focal screen, the approximate screen Distance diagonal di
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user controls Control panel & remote control xb31 sb21 The projector’s functions are controlled via the Control Panel and the Remote Control, and the On Screen Display (OSD). 7 Control Panel 1. Power (ON/OFF) Button 1 4 2. Lamp Warning Indicator Light 2 3. Temperature Warning Indicator Light 3 5 4. Source Button 5. Menu (ON/OFF) Button 6 6. Auto Image Button 7. Four Directional Select Buttons Power ON/OFF Button Refer to “Turning the Projector ON and OFF” on pages 14-15. Source Button Press
