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InFocus LP1000 Reference Manual

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Connecting a Video Player Connecting an External Speaker Connecting the Remote Control Cable Connecting a Computer with an RS-232 Cable Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image Turning Off the Projector Using the Projector Basic Image Adjustment Adjusting the Projector...
  • Page 2 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Cleaning the Lens Cleaning the Fan Intake Filter Replacing the Projection Lamp Replacing the Batteries in the Remote Control Using the Kensington Lock Troubleshooting Solutions to Common Problems Appendix Specifications Accessories Portable and Laptop Activation Chart Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer Projected Image Size for Optional Lenses Connection Pin Assignments RS232 Terminal Specifications...

  • Page 3: Safety Summary

    Do Not Look Into The Lens! Be extremely careful not to look into the projection lens when the projector is turned on. The bright light may harm your eyes. Be especially careful to keep children from looking into the lens.
  • Page 4 Openings in the projector case provide ventilation to protect it from overheating. Keep loose papers and other objects well away from the grills. Do not place the projector on top of or close to a computer or other heat-producing equipment.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Most standard VCRs, camcorders, DVD and laser disc players. • Unpacking the Projector The projector comes with the items shown in Figure 1. Check to make sure all are included. Contact your In Focus dealer immedi- ately if anything is missing.
  • Page 6 NOTE: Long throw and short throw lenses are also available. See “Optional Accessories” on page 47. IGURE Shipping box contents LP 1000 projector LP 1000 User’s Guide power cord remote and batteries VCR cable (RCA A/V cable) Not shown: Quick Start card...
  • Page 7 power cord connector leveling Kensington Lock foot remote control receivers focus ring zoom ring lamp compartment IGURE Side view of LP 1000 lens shift knob IGURE Front view of LP 1000...

  • Page 8: Usage Guidelines

    Do not look directly into the projection lens when the projector • is turned on. The bright light may harm your eyes. Do not block the grills on the projector. Do not place the projec- • tor on cloth table coverings, as they may get sucked up to the vents.

  • Page 9: Setting Up The Projector

    SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR 1 Place the projector on a flat surface. The projector must be within 7.5 feet (2.3 m) of your power • source. If you are installing the projector on the ceiling, refer to the • LP 1000 Series Ceiling Mount Installation Guide that comes with the Ceiling Mount Kit for more information.
  • Page 10 (move the image along the wall) without moving the projector, while still maintaining a perfectly square image. Turn the lens shift knob on top of the projector to make this adjustment (see Figure 3 on page 3).
  • Page 11 10’ high lens center image bottom of image 5’ below lens 10’ high image bottom of image 2.5’ above lens lens center Once you know the diagonal image size, you can figure out the width and height using these formulas: width (inches) = diagonal (inches) x 0.8 height (inches) = width (inches) x 0.75 IGURE...
  • Page 12 Table 2: Lens Shift Positions for Desktop Setup...
  • Page 13 Macintosh computer with CableWiz- ard Lite Computer with VESA cable Computer with BNC cables Video player External speaker Remote cable RS-232 cable IGURE Lens shift with ceiling-mounted projector Page page 11 page 12 page 13 page 13 page 14 page 15 page 16...
  • Page 14 Video 1 S-video Y/C (4-pin circular) Base-band composite video (BNC) Video 2 Base-band composite video (RCA)* OR Base-band composite video (BNC) *indicates cable included with projector Video 2 Computer 1 composite 5 BNCs video-RCA Audio Left and right line-level (2 RCAs)*...

  • Page 15: Connecting An Ibm-Compatible Computer Using The Cablewizard Lite Cable

    2 Plug the end of the CableWizard Lite computer cable into the Computer 3 (Comp 3) connector on the projector. Connecting the CableWizard Lite computer cable to an IBM-compatible computer audio cable CableWizard Lite cable...

  • Page 16: Connecting A Macintosh Computer Using The Cablewizard Lite Cable

    CableWizard Lite computer cable into the Computer 3 (Comp 3) connector on the projector. 4 If you want the projector display to be the same as the Power- Book’s screen display, turn on video mirroring (called SimulScan in newer PowerBooks). See “Using Video Mirror- ing with a PowerBook Computer”...

  • Page 17: Connecting A Computer Using A Vesa Cable

    Connecting a Computer Using a VESA cable The supplied VESA cable connects to the High Density 15-pin connector (HD 15) on the projector. This input is designated Computer 2. 1 Plug one end of the VESA cable into the video connector on your computer.

  • Page 18: Connecting A Video Player

    “S-VID” or “BNC” connector on the projector (Figure 12). A/V cable IGURE Connecting the projector to a video player using an S-video cable and the audio con- nectors on the standard A/V cable under Video 2). S-video cable...

  • Page 19: Connecting An External Speaker

    A/V cable remain unused (Figure 12). 5 Plug the A/V cable’s other white and red connectors to the left and right “audio in” ports on the projector directly above your video connection. The projector is compatible with the these major broadcast video standards: NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N and SECAM.

  • Page 20: Connecting The Remote Control Cable

    Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Plug the power cord into the side of the projector, then plug it into your electrical outlet. A surge-protected power strip is recommended if power surges are common in your area.

  • Page 21: Turning Off The Projector

    Turning Off the Projector To turn the projector off, press the power button on the remote or keypad. The lamp stays on for 15 seconds, then turns off. The fan continues to run until the projector has cooled.

  • Page 22: Using The Projector

    1 Make sure you have powered up your equipment in the right order (page 16). 2 If the image doesn’t display completely, adjust the height and tilt of the projector (page 20), zoom the image (page 20), or center the image by adjusting its horizontal or vertical posi- tion (page 32).

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Projector

    18 degrees of adjustment from horizontal. This allows you to adjust the projection height without moving the projector (see page 6 for lens shift values). It also has a height- adjustment foot and a leveling knob (Figure 17).

  • Page 24: Using The Remote Control

    The range for optimum operation is about 30 feet. If you point the remote at the projection screen, the distance to the screen and back to the projector must be less than or equal to 30 feet. For best results, point the remote directly at the projector.

  • Page 25: Using The Remote And Keypad Buttons

    Using the Remote and Keypad Buttons This section provides an alphabetical reference to the remote and keypad buttons. IGURE Remote control IGURE Keypad power button mouse buttons...
  • Page 26 Computer 1, 2 and 3 When you have more than one source (computer or video) con- nected to the projector, select between them by pressing the but- ton for the source you want. Press to display your computer image or Lite- computer 1, 2, Show Pro presentation.
  • Page 27 The Power button turns the projector on and off, and functions the same on the keypad and remote. When you press power while the projector is on, the lamp stays on for 15 seconds before shutting off. If you press power again within 15 seconds, the pro- jector returns to normal operation immediately.

  • Page 28: Using The On-Screen Menus

    Volume adjustments are saved for each source you have con- nected (including external speakers). Using the On-Screen Menus The projector has four on-screen menus that allow you to make image adjustments and change a variety of settings. Most of these adjustments aren’t available directly from the keypad or remote.
  • Page 29 The status bar at the top of the menu display indicates the source that is currently active (Computer 1, 2, or 3 or Video 1 or 2) and any peripherals that are connected. The status bar also contains a lamp hour counter that starts at zero hours and counts each hour the lamp is in use (it does not continue counting while in standby mode).

  • Page 30: Display Menu Functions

    Display Menu Functions Brightness Adjusting the brightness changes the intensity of the image. Press the left mouse button to darken the image; press the right • mouse button to lighten the image. Contrast The contrast controls the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the picture.
  • Page 31 NOTE: If you want to display a blank screen while you’ r e presenting, simply select an inactive source with the remote or keypad. Color Temperature setting adjusts the amount of red in the Color Temperature projected image. Press the left mouse button to decrease the amount of red in the •...

  • Page 32: Audio Menu Functions

    Audio Menu Functions Volume Press the left mouse button to decrease the volume; press the • right mouse button to increase the volume. Volume adjustments you make are saved for each source (includ- ing external speakers). Balance setting controls the balance between the left and Balance right speakers.
  • Page 33 NOTE: The Treble and Bass settings apply only to the projector’s internal speakers. External speakers typically have their own tone controls. Fade setting controls the balance between the internal and Fade external speakers. The setting appears gray and won’t highlight if external speakers aren’t connected.

  • Page 34: Image Menu Functions

    Auto Resize down. When is on, the projector makes the best fit of the Auto Resize image to the screen. If you turn image may be either cropped or too small for the screen.
  • Page 35 2 Press the left or right mouse buttons repeatedly until the image is sharp and free of streaks. Manual Tracking The tracking function adjusts the projector to match the video signal from your computer. The projector usually adjusts the tracking automatically when you connect your computer. How-...

  • Page 36: Controls Menu Functions

    This option lets you select how long the lamp stays on and the blank screen is displayed when you enter standby mode before the projector turns off. Select among 1, 5, 10, and 15 minutes by clicking the button and cycling through the options.
  • Page 37 Click the button to toggle between the options. Auto Source Select This setting toggles between On and Off. When this feature is Off, the projector defaults to the source selected in Default Source. To display another source, you must manually select one by press- ing the...

  • Page 38: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Cleaning the Fan Intake Filter The fan intake filter on the bottom of the projector catches dust and particles in the air. If the filter becomes clogged, the projector does not cool properly and may malfunction. To prevent this, clean the filter after every 100 hours of use.
  • Page 39 M a i n t e n a n c e a n d T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g IGURE Removing the filter door 3 Clean the filter. Use a vacuum cleaner set on low power to remove the dust •...

  • Page 40: Replacing The Projection Lamp

    Follow these steps to replace the projection lamp: 1 Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord. 2 Wait 30 minutes to allow the projector to cool thoroughly. 3 Using a small, flat-blade screwdriver, remove the screw on the outside of the lamp door.
  • Page 41 10 Reposition the lamp door. 11 Replace the screw and tighten it. 12 Plug in the power cord and turn the projector back on. 13 To reset the lamp hour counter in the Status bar, press and hold the left mouse button, then press the menu button (while still holding down the mouse button) for 5 seconds.

  • Page 42: Replacing The Batteries In The Remote Control

    The projector has a Kensington Security Standard connector for use with a Kensington MicroSaver Security System (Figure 30). Refer to the information that came with the Kensington System for instructions on how to use it to secure the projector. IGURE Installing the Kensington lock...

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    • tional AC electrical outlet. Make sure that the power cord is also properly connected to the projector. If the projector is plugged into a power strip, make sure the • power strip is turned on. Make sure you have removed the lens cap on the projection •...
  • Page 44 1, 2 and 3” on page 23 or “Video 1 and 2” on page 24. You might need to turn everything off and power up the equip- • ment again. Make sure you power up in this order: projector, computer monitor, computer. It is especially important that you follow this sequence for Macintosh computers.
  • Page 45 Ceiling mode is probably turned on. Turn off the mode from • the Controls menu. The image should immediately return to forward projection. See “Ceiling” on page 34. Problem: The projector displays vertical lines, “bleeding” or spots Adjust the brightness. See “Brightness” on page 27. •...
  • Page 46 A minor power surge may cause the lamp to shut off. Turn the • projector off, wait at least 30 seconds, then turn it back on. Problem: Remote not operating correctly You might need to replace the batteries. See “Replacing the Bat- •...
  • Page 47 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Before calling your dealer or In Focus Technical Support for assis- tance, please have the following information available: the projector ’s serial number (located on the bottom label) • the computer’s type and resolution •...

  • Page 48: Appendix

    APPENDIX Specifications Humidity Operating and non-oper. 5% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing Dimensions 13.8 x 20 x 8 inches (35 x 50.8 x 20.3 cm) Weight 24 lbs. (11.3 kg) unpacked Optics Focus Range-zoom lens 6 feet (1.8 m) to infinity Long-throw lens 15 feet (4.6 m) to infinity Short-throw lenses...
  • Page 49 Audio Input Input Impedance 8K ohm AC coupled Maximum Input Voltage Sensitivity 100 mV at 1 KHz for 88 dB SPL at 1 meter Connector Type red and white RCA jacks Audio Output Frequency Response 10 Hz - 20 KHz Output Impedance 1.0K ohm nominal Output Voltage...

  • Page 50: Accessories

    CableWizard2 Lite 6.5 ft (2 m) VESA computer cable 6.5 ft (2 m) Audio/video cable Audio cable Power Cords (one ships with projector, type depends on country) North American Power Cord Australian Power Cord UK Power Cord European Power Cord...
  • Page 51 LiteShow Pro Soft Case 32 MB Memory Upgrade Kensington MicroSaver Security System Rhapsody II Speakers JBL Subwoofer Portable Projector Stand Insta-Theater High Power Screen LP 1000 Series Ceiling Mount-LiteMount LiteMount False Ceiling Plate LiteMount Pipe Tubing Extension CableWizard Wall Plate...

  • Page 52: Portable And Laptop Activation Chart

    Portable and Laptop Activation Chart Many laptop computers do not automatically turn on their exter- nal video port when a secondary display device such as a projec- tor is connected. Activation commands for some laptop computers are listed in the following table. (If your computer is not listed or the given command does not work, refer to the com- puter’s documentation for the appropriate command.) On some laptops, the activation function key is labeled with an icon, for...
  • Page 53 Key command to Computer activate port Compaq* ** Ctrl-Alt-< FN-F4 automatic mode/? (for setup option) Compuadd* ** automatic Alt-F for screen setup option Data General Ctrl-Alt-Command Data General 2 CRT/X at DOS prompt Walkabout Datavue Ctrl-Shift-M Dell** Ctrl-Alt-< Ctrl-Alt-F10 FN-F8 (CRT/LCD) FN-D FN-F12 Digital*...
  • Page 54 Key command to Computer activate port IBM ThinkPad** reboot, enter setup menu FN-F7, select choice from setup menu FN-F1, select choice FN-F5, select choice PS/2 SC select choice (CRT, LCD, etc.) Kaypro boot up, monitor plugged Kris Tech FN-F8 Mac Portable no video port: not compatible Mac PowerBook 140, 145, 150,...
  • Page 55 Key command to Computer activate port Packard Bell** FN-F2 Ctrl-Alt-< Panasonic FN-F2 Samsung* setup screen option Sanyo setup screen option Sharp dip switch to CRT Sun SPARC- Ctrl-Shift-M Dataview Tandy** Ctrl-Alt-Insert setup screen option Texas Instru- setup screen option ments* Top-Link* ** setup screen option FN-F6...

  • Page 56: Using Video Mirroring With A Powerbook Computer

    If this happens, perform the following steps: 1 Turn off video mirroring. 2 Open the Monitors control panel. 3 Move the white menu bar to Monitor 2 to set the projector as the primary monitor. 4 Restart the PowerBook.

  • Page 57: Projected Image Size For Optional Lenses

    NOTE: The lens shift is not adjustable on the optional short throw lens. It is fixed at zero degrees. Projected Image Size for Optional Lenses There is one long throw lens and three short throw lenses avail- able. The short throw lenses are specific for certain focus dis- tances.

  • Page 58: Connection Pin Assignments

    NOTE: Pin assignments are not available for the CableWizard2 connector. NOTE: When all 5 BNCs are con- nected, the projector handles sepa- rate synch on H and V. When 4 BNCs are connected, the projector handles a combined synch on H.
  • Page 59 S-video 1. Ground 2. Ground Wired remote 1. (inner circle) Ground 2. (second circle) Data 3. luminance 4. Chrominance 3. (outer circle) Remote power...

  • Page 60: Rs232 Terminal Specifications

    RS232 Terminal Specifications Communication configuration To control the LP 1000 from an LCD control panel, connect the RS232 cable and set your computer’s serial port settings to match this communication configuration: Setting Bits per second Data bits Parity Stop bits Flow control Emulation Command format...
  • Page 61 NOTE: To assure the projector can process a command, wait 3 seconds before entering the next command. A write request example: (AAA####) where #### Some commands have ranges, while others are absolute. If a number greater than the maximum range is received, it is auto- matically set to the maximum number for that function.
  • Page 62 Reset All Auto Source Select Control Default Source Source Volume Mute Balance Fade Treble Bass Auto Image Auto Reseize Manual Sync Setting Manual Tracking Setting Horizontal Position Setting Vertical Position Setting Video Standard Language Ceiling Rear Project 0 = Computer 1 1 = Computer 2 2 = Computer 3 3 = Video 1...

  • Page 64: Index

    INDEX accessories, ordering 47, 49, 58 activation commands for laptop computers 49 adjusting balance 29 bass 30 color 28 contrast 27 fade 30 Menu Position 28 tint 27 treble 30 volume 25, 29 annotating 24 assistance. See Technical Support Audio menu 29 Audio menu options Balance 29 Bass 30...
  • Page 65 32 Help button 23 hot surfaces iv IBM-compatible computers compatibility 1 connecting 11 icons on projector labels iii on the projector 10 image adjusting 16, 19 centering 19 colors don’t match computer’s 43 focusing 20 fuzzy lines 19, 32...
  • Page 66 47 overheating iv replacing 37 safety iii–iv turns off unexpectedly 43 lamp hour counter 26 lamp hour counter, resetting 38 language, selecting for menus 34 laptop computers activation sequence to allow secondary display 49...
  • Page 67 27 treble, adjusting 30 troubleshooting 40 turning off projector 17 sound 23 turning on the projector 16 using the remote control 21 vertical lines displayed 32, 42 Video button 24 video mirroring on a PowerBook 12, video standards 33...
  • Page 68 LIMITED WARRANTY In Focus, Inc. (“In Focus”) warrants that each LP 1000 (“the Product”) sold hereunder will conform to and function in accordance with the written specifications of In Focus. Said limited warranty shall apply only to the first person or entity that purchases the Product for personal or business use and not for the purpose of distribution or resale.

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