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  • Page 1 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ™ 280/290 U S E R ’ S G U I D E...
  • Page 2 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Copyright © 2001 by InFocus Corporation Wilsonville, Oregon. All rights reserved.
  • Page 3 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 4 Apple, Macintosh, and PowerBook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. IBM and PS/2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines, Inc. Microsoft, PowerPoint, and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. InFocus and LP are trademarks or registered trademarks of InFocus Corporation.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Instructions Introduction Image Resolution Compatibility Unpacking the Projector Usage Guidelines If You Need Assistance Warranty Setting up the Projector Connecting a Computer Connecting a Video Player Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image Turning Off the Projector Using the Projector Basic Image Adjustment...
  • Page 6 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Appendix Specifications Accessories Portable and Laptop Activation Chart Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer Projected Image Size Index...

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read and follow all safety instructions provided BEFORE using your new projector. Failure to comply with safety instruc- tions may result in fire, electrical shock, or personal injury and may damage or impair protection provided by equipment. Please save all safety instructions.
  • Page 8 Caution: Do not drop the projector. Transport the projector in • an InFocus-approved case; see page 41 for a list of cases. Important Operating Considerations Do not place the projector on a tablecloth or other soft covering that may block the vents. In the unlikely event of the bulb ruptur- ing, thoroughly clean the area in back of the projector and discard any edible items placed in that area.

  • Page 9: Introduction

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com INTRODUCTION ® The InFocus LP280™ and LP290™ multimedia projectors are specifically designed for multipurpose use. They are easy to con- nect, easy to use, easy to transport, and easy to maintain. The LP280 has native SVGA 800x600 resolution, the LP290 has XGA 1024x768 resolution.

  • Page 10: Compatibility

    Unpacking the Projector The projector comes with the items shown in Figure 1. Check to make sure all are included. Contact your InFocus dealer imme- diately if anything is missing. If you are experienced in setting up presentation systems, use the Quick Start card that was included in the shipping box.
  • Page 11 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com IGURE Shipping box contents Projector + lens cap Computer cable Soft carry case PS/2 mouse cable User’s Guide, Quick Start USB mouse cable card, and CD Remote control S-Video cable Power cord* Audio/Video cable *additional country-dependant power cords may be included...
  • Page 12 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com keypad zoom ring focus ring IR sensor foot release IGURE Front view of projector dust filters adjustable foot lamp door foot release connectors IR sensor power cord security lock connector IGURE Rear view of projector...

  • Page 13: Usage Guidelines

    FAQs, and support contacts including a technical support e-mail form. If those sources don’t answer your question, call your InFocus dealer. You can also call InFocus Customer Service directly at . Call between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. PST, Monday 1-800-799-9911 through Friday.

  • Page 14: Warranty

    This product is backed by a limited two-year warranty. The details of the warranty are printed at the back of this manual. An extended warranty plan may be purchased from your InFocus dealer, any time during the original two year warranty period.

  • Page 15: Setting Up The Projector

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR 1 Place the projector on a flat surface. The projector must be within 6 feet (1.8 m) of your power • source and your computer. If you want to project from behind a translucent screen, set •...
  • Page 16 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com NOTE: Before you continue, make sure the projector and all other equipment is turned off. If you’ r e connecting a computer, audio in video computer USB mouse S-video make sure the distance between it computer monitor PS/2 mouse...

  • Page 17: Connecting A Computer

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Connecting a Computer 1 Plug one end of the computer cable into the blue “Computer VGA” connector on the projector. NOTE: Many laptop computers 2 Plug the other end of the computer cable into the monitor con- do not automatically turn on their nector on your computer.
  • Page 18 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Do you want to control the computer’s mouse from the projector’s remote? If your computer has a PS/2 connector, use the PS/2 mouse cable. 1 Plug the green end of the PS/2 mouse cable into the mouse connector on your computer.

  • Page 19: Connecting A Video Player

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Connecting a Video Player If your video device (VCR, DVD player, video camera) uses a round, one-prong composite video connector, use the composite audio/video (A/V) cable provided. The end with 2 connectors attaches to the projector, the other end attaches to the video device.
  • Page 20 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 3 Plug the A/V cable’s white connector into the left “audio out” connector on your video device. Plug the cable’s red connec- tor into the right “audio out” connector on the video device. 4 Plug the blue end of the A/V cable into the “Audio in”...

  • Page 21: Powering Up The Projector And Adjusting The Image

    The fans start to run, the LED on the top of the projector • lights green, and the InFocus startup screen appears. It NOTE: The first time you connect takes about one minute for the image to achieve full bright- your computer to the projector, the ness.

  • Page 22: Turning Off The Projector

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Turning Off the Projector To turn off the projector, press the Power button. A dialog box appears, asking for confirmation. Press the Power button again to turn the lamp off. The fans continue to run for a minute, then the projector shuts off.

  • Page 23: Using The Projector

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com USING THE PROJECTOR This section describes how to use and make adjustments to the projector. It also provides a reference to the keypad and remote buttons and the options available from the on-screen menus. Basic Image Adjustment 1 Make sure you have powered up your equipment in the right order (page 13).
  • Page 24 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com The projector is equipped with a self-locking, quick-release feet and buttons. To raise the projector: 1 Raise the projector to the height you want, then press and hold the foot release buttons. Release the buttons to lock the feet into position (Figure 9).

  • Page 25: Using The Remote Control

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Using the Remote Control To control the computer’s mouse from the projector’s remote, you must connect the USB or PS/2 mouse cables to the computer and the projector. See page 10 for details. Point the remote control at the projection screen or at the front or rear of the projector (not at the computer).

  • Page 26: Using The Keypad And Remote Buttons

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Using the Keypad and Remote Buttons While the menus are displayed, the buttons Keystone Volume on the keypad and the arrow buttons on the remote act as menu navigation and adjustment buttons and the button Source/Select on the keypad and the...
  • Page 27 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Volume Press the Volume buttons to adjust the volume. Arrow buttons Use these buttons to navigate through and make adjustments to the on-screen menus. See “Using the On-Screen Menus” on page 21 for details. Keystone Use this feature to adjust the image vertically and make a squarer image.
  • Page 28 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Black (remote only) Press this button to display a black screen. Effect (remote only) Press this button to invoke the presentation effect. The default effect is magnify. You can select among freeze, black, mute, and 16:9.

  • Page 29: Using The On-Screen Menus

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Using the On-Screen Menus The projector has menus that allow you to make image adjust- ments and change a variety of settings. To open the on-screen menus, press the button on the Menu keypad or remote.

  • Page 30: Basic Menu

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Basic Menu IGURE Basic menu Contrast The contrast controls the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the picture. Adjusting the contrast changes the amount of black and white in the image. 1 Use the up and down arrows to highlight Contrast, press , use the left and right arrows to adjust the con- Source/Select...
  • Page 31 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Keystone This option helps to keep the image square as the angle of projec- tion is changed. Use this feature to adjust the image vertically and make a squarer image. See page 19 for details on keystone adjustments.

  • Page 32: Setup Menu

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Setup menu IGURE Setup and Picture menus Picture menu : The default is 4:3. Click 16:9 if you are watching • Screen Aspect videos in widescreen format. Highlight Screen Aspect, press , use the up and down arrows to highlight your Source/Select selection, press , then press the left arrow to return...
  • Page 33 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com System menu Turn the features in the System menu on and off by highlighting them and pressing . A checkmark in the box indi- Source/Select cates the feature is on; an empty box means the feature is off. IGURE System menu : This turns the image upside down for ceiling-mounted...
  • Page 34 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Language menu You can display the on-screen menus in English, German, Span- ish, French, Italian, Dutch, Norwegian, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, or Simplified Chinese. Highlight the desired language, then press . The menus redraw immediately. Source/Select IGURE Language menu...
  • Page 35 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Service menu IGURE Service menu : This resets all options to the original factory set- • Factory reset tings. Highlight it, then press . A confirmation Source/Select dialog box appears. Press to reset, press the right Source/Select arrow button to highlight No, then press if you...
  • Page 36 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Userlogo menu This menu allows you to display a blank blue or black screen instead of the default InFocus screen when no source is detected. Highlight the desired color, press , then press the left Source/Select arrow to return to the previous menu.

  • Page 37: Maintenance & Troubleshooting

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING This section describes how to: clean the lens • clean the air intake dust filters • replace the projection lamp • replace the batteries in the remote • use the security lock feature •...
  • Page 38 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com & IGURE Removing the filter doors 3 Remove the filter doors and clean them using a vacuum cleaner on low power. 4 Replace the filter doors and tighten the screws. IGURE Replacing the filter doors...

  • Page 39: Replacing The Projection Lamp

    You can order new lamp housings from your least 60 minutes before you InFocus dealer. See “Accessories” on page 40 for information. replace the lamp. Never extract Follow these steps to replace the projection lamp: the lamp housing while the projec- 1 Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord.

  • Page 40: Replacing The Batteries In The Remote Control

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com & IGURE Removing the lamp housing 5 Install the new lamp housing and tighten the screws. 6 Plug in the power cord and press the Power button to turn the projector back on. WARNING: Do not drop the 7 To reset the lamp hour timer, navigate to the Setup/Service lamp module or touch the glass...

  • Page 41: Using The Security Lock

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com IGURE Replacing the batteries in the remote 5 Slide the two tabs on the battery door into position, press the release tab and push the door into the remote to re-install the door. Using the Security Lock The projector has a security connector for use with a PC Guardian Cable Lock System (Figure 26).

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com & Troubleshooting LEDs The Alarm LED on top of the projector (Figure 11 on page 18) will alert you to certain problems. A solid red Alarm LED means it is time to change the lamp. •...
  • Page 43 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Problem: Only the start-up screen displays Verify that the cables are connected correctly. See page 9 for • connection procedures. Make sure that the cables do not have any bent pins. • Verify that the proper input source is connected. See “Source/ •...
  • Page 44 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com & Problem: Image is too wide or narrow for screen Adjust the zoom or projector placement. • Adjust the width of the image. See page 24. • Problem: Image is out of focus Turn the projection lens to focus the image.
  • Page 45 Library, FAQs, and support contacts including a technical sup- port e-mail form. Before calling your dealer or InFocus Technical Support for assis- tance, please have the following information available: the projector’s serial number (located on the bottom label) •...
  • Page 46 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com &...

  • Page 47: Appendix

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com APPENDIX Specifications The projector must be operated and stored within the tempera- ture and humidity ranges specified. Temperature ° ° Operating 41 to 95 F (5 to 35 C) at sea level ° °...

  • Page 48: Accessories

    North American Power Cord (additional coun- 300067 try-dependant power cords may be included) Remote 420070 Projection Lamp Module (included in projector) SP-LAMP-LP2E Lens Cap 420073 Online User’s Guide CD-ROM 802412 NOTE: Use only InFocus- approved accessories. Other products have not been tested with the projector.
  • Page 49 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Optional Accessories NOTE: You can purchase these Shipping Case (ATA approved) CA-ATA-004 items by contacting your dealer or Samsonite Travel Case CA-WHL-002 InFocus Catalog Sales at Deluxe Carry Case CA-C132 Ceiling Mount Kit SP-CEIL-LMP2 1-800-660-0024. Macintosh Adaptor SP-MACADPT...

  • Page 50: Portable And Laptop Activation Chart

    Activation com- NOTE: Visit our website at mands for some laptop computers are listed in the following www.infocus.com for the most table. (If your computer is not listed or the given command does current activation chart. It is not work, refer to the computer’s documentation for the appro-...
  • Page 51 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Key command to Key command to Computer activate port de-activate port Bondwell LCD or CRT options after reboot for LCD or CRT bootup options to appear Chaplet** setup screen setup screen FN-F6 FN-F6 FN-F4 FN-F4 Chembook...
  • Page 52 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Key command to Key command to Computer activate port de-activate port Gateway FN-F3 FN-F3 FN-F1/FN-F1 again simul- FN-F1 taneous Grid* ** FN-F2, choose auto or FN-F2 simultaneous Ctrl-Alt-Tab Ctrl-Alt-Tab Hitachi FN-F7 FN-F7 Honeywell FN-F10 FN-F10 Hyundai...
  • Page 53 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Key command to Key command to Computer activate port de-activate port Micro Express* automatic warm reboot Micron FN-F2 FN-F2 Microslate* automatic warm reboot Mitsubishi SW2 On-Off-Off-Off SW2 Off-On-On-On setup screen option setup screen option NEC* ** setup screen option setup screen option...
  • Page 54 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Key command to Key command to Computer activate port de-activate port Wyse software driven software driven Zenith** FN-F10 FN-F10 FN-F2 FN-F2 FN-F1 FN-F1 Zeos** Ctrl-Shift-D Ctrl-Shift-D FN-F1 FN-F1 * These manufacturers have models that automatically send video to the external CRT port when some type of display device is attached.

  • Page 55: Using Video Mirroring With A Powerbook Computer

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer When you turn video mirroring (called SimulScan in newer Pow- erBooks—see below) on, the projector displays the same informa- tion that appears on your PowerBook’s built-in screen. When video mirroring is off, the projector acts like a separate display.

  • Page 56: Projected Image Size

    Distance to Screen (feet) IGURE Projected image size Table 1: NOTE: Visit our website at Range of distance to the screen for a given screen size www.infocus.com for an interactive Distance to screen image size calculator. It is located Diagonal Maximum Minimum...

  • Page 57: Index

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com INDEX cables audio 9 computer cable 3 Numerics 16 by 9 format 26 mouse 10 ordering 40 power 40 accessories, ordering 40, 41 video 11 activation commands for laptop com- cases, ordering 40 puters 42 Ceiling mounted projection 25 adjusting...
  • Page 58 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Factory reset 27 lamp focusing the image 15 ordering 40, 41 Freeze 26 replacing 31 turns off unexpectedly 36 lamp hour timer 27 Hide OSD 25 Language menu 26 laptop computers activation sequence to allow IBM-compatible computers secondary display 42 compatibility 2...
  • Page 59 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Picture menu 24 Technical Support Plug and Play 25 in Europe 5 PNP Enable 25 in USA 5 position, adjusting 24 information to have on hand power cord before you call 37 connecting 13 temperature limits 39 ordering 40 text not visible 35...
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  • Page 61 90-day or 500 hour Warranty, whichever comes first, from the date the spare lamp is put into service. At the sole option of InFocus, the Product will either be repaired or replaced. All exchanged parts and Prod- ucts replaced under this Warranty will become property of InFocus. InFocus’ sole obligation is to supply (or...
  • Page 62 This Limited Warranty extends only to Products purchased from InFocus or an InFocus authorized reseller. InFocus shall have no further obligation under the foregoing Limited Warranty if the Product has been dam- aged due to abuse, misuse, neglect, accident, unusual physical or electrical stress, unauthorized modifica- tions, tampering, alterations, or service other than by InFocus or its authorized agents, causes other than from ordinary use or failure to properly use the Product in the application for which said Product is intended.

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