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 ...........9 installation Connecting the hp digital projector xb31 to a computer.......10 Connecting the hp digital projector xb31 to other signal sources ..11 Connecting the hp digital...
safety Personal Safety CAUTION! PREVENT EYE INJURY. Do not look into the projector’s lens when the xb31 sb21 lamp is on. Do not point the remote control’s laser light at your own, 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.
introduction Projector Features The hp digital projector xb31 is an XGA single chip 0.7” DLP projector with xb31 sb21 these outstanding features: • True XGA, 1024 x 768 addressable pixels • 1500 comparable lumens • Approximately 3.5 lbs (1.6 kg) compact design •...
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...
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 Menu Source Freeze...
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;...
installation Connecting the hp digital projector xb31 to other signal sources xb31 Antenna Digital Tuner Output 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.
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.
installation Connecting the hp digital projector sb21 to other signal sources sb21 Video Output S-video Output Antenna Digital Tuner Output 1. Power Cord 2. Composite Video Cable CAUTION! 3. S-video Cable Unplugging the projector while 4. M1-A to HDTV / Component and USB the fan is running may reduce lamp life.
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.).
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operation Turning the projector ON and OFF (continued) xb31 sb21 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.
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.
operation Adjusting the hp xb31 zoom and focus xb31 Zoom is adjusted by rotating the zoom ring. 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...
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...
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). Control Panel 1. Power (ON/OFF) Button 2. Lamp Warning Indicator Light 3. Temperature Warning Indicator Light 4.
user controls On Screen Display Menus xb31 sb21 The projector has multilingual On Screen Display (OSD) menus that allow you to make image adjustments by changing a variety of settings. How to operate • Press the “Menu” button on the Remote Control or Control Panel to open the OSD.
user controls xb31 sb21 “Language” Menu To open the “Language” menu: 1. Press the “Menu” button to open the On Screen Display (OSD) menus. 2. Use the buttons to open the “Language” menu tab. 3. Press the buttons to select the desired language. 4.
user controls sb21 xb31 “All Images” Menu To open the “All Images” menu: 1. Press the “Menu” button to open the On Screen Display (OSD) menus. 2. Use the buttons to open the “All Images” menu tab. 3. Press the buttons to select one of the following items: Brightness •...
user controls xb31 “Audio” Menu To open the “Audio” menu: 1. Press the “Menu” button to open the On Screen Display (OSD) menus. 2. Use the buttons to open the “Audio” menu tab. 3. Press the buttons to select one of the following items: Volume NOTE: The hp sb21’s OSD •...
user controls xb31 sb21 NOTE: This message is displayed when an image source other than computer VGA is selected via the Source button or the auto detection function. The “Computer Image” parameters cannot be adjusted when this message is displayed. “Computer Image”...
user controls xb31 sb21 “Management” Menu To open the “Management” menu: 1. Press the “Menu” button to open the On Screen Display (OSD) menus. 2. Use the buttons to open the “Management” menu tab. 3. Press the buttons to select one of the following items: Menu Location Choose the Menu location on the display screen.
user controls xb31 sb21 NOTE: This message is displayed when these settings cannot be adjusted for the image source selected via the Source button or the auto detection function (i.e. computer VGA or 480p). The “Video Image” parameters cannot be adjusted when this message is displayed.
user controls Remote control Power ON/OFF Button xb31 sb21 • Refer to ”Turning the Projector ON and OFF” on pages 14 and 15. “Hide” Button • Press the “Hide” button to project a black screen. Press the “Hide” button again to view the image. Multi-Directional Selector Controller * •...
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user controls xb31 sb21 Transmit Indicator Light Multi-Directional Selector Projector Power Right Mouse Button Page Up Hide Image Laser Pointer Page Down Keystone Correction Zoom In / Zoom Out Volume ( + / - ) Source Menu Freeze Left Mouse Button CAUTION! PREVENT EYE INJURY.
appendices Troubleshooting Consult this section if you are experiencing trouble with your projector. If the xb31 sb21 problem persists, please contact hp. Refer to Warranty and Support Information on page 41. Problem: No image is projected on screen. • Verify that the projector’s power cord is plugged in and properly connected.
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appendices Troubleshooting (continued) • If you are using an Apple PowerBook xb31 sb21 In the Control Panel, open the PowerBook Display to select Video Mirroring “On.” Problem: Image is unstable or flickering • Activate the “Auto Image” function. • Adjust the “Tracking” variable in the “Computer Image” tab of the On Screen Display (OSD).
appendices Changing the lamp module xb31 sb21 Your projector will monitor the lamp’s elapsed operating time, or “lamp hours.” After 1000 lamp hours, the projector will display the following message at start-up: “The lamp has been in use for over 1000 hours. You may consider purchasing a spare bulb.”...
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appendices Changing the lamp module (continued) NOTE: For both the xb31 and the sb21 digital projectors, a Phillips-head screwdriver is required for this procedure. xb31 sb21...
appendices hp xb31 compatibility modes xb31 Mode Resolution ANALOG DIGITAL V.Frequency H.Frequency V.Frequency H.Frequency (Hz) (Hz) (Hz) (Hz) VESA VGA 640 x 350 31.5 31.5 VESA VGA 640 x 350 37.9 37.9 VESA VGA 640 x 400 37.9 37.9 VESA VGA 640 x 480 31.5 31.5...
appendices hp sb21 compatibility modes sb21 Mode Resolution ANALOG DIGITAL V.Frequency H.Frequency V.Frequency H.Frequency (Hz) (Hz) (Hz) (Hz) VESA VGA 640 x 350 31.5 31.5 VESA VGA 640 x 350 37.9 37.9 VESA VGA 640 x 400 37.9 37.9 VESA VGA 640 x 480 31.5 31.5...
regulatory information Regulatory information xb31 sb21 This section presents information that shows how your digital projector complies with regulations in certain regions. Any modifications to your digital projector not expressly approved by Hewlett Packard could void the authority to operate the digital projector in these regions.
regulatory information DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY xb31 sb21 xb31 sb21 According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer’s Name: Hewlett Packard Company Manufacturer’s Address: Hewlett Packard Company 1000 NE Circle Boulevard Corvallis, OR 97330-4239 Declares, that the product(s): Product Name: Digital Projector Model Number(s): xb31, sb21...
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regulatory information Reference Safety Information xb31 sb21 xb31 sb21 Laser Safety The remote controller used with the digital projector is certified as a Class 1 laser device according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard and International Standards IEC 825 / IEC 825-1 (EN 60825 / EN 60825-1).
appendices Warranty & Support Refer to warranty/support information data sheet enclosed with the projector xb31 sb21 or contact hp post-sales support at www.hp.com/support/digitalprojectors or call (in the US) 208-323-2551 or (in Canada) 905-206-4663. hp offers telephone support world-wide. For the phone number of the customer care center nearest you, please visit the following URL: http://productfinder.support.hp.com/tps/CLC?h_product=top&h_lang=en&h_r egion=emea&h_tool=phone...