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InFocus LP425 User Manual

InFocus LP425 User Manual

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Warranty Setting up the Projector Connecting an IBM-Compatible Computer Connecting a Macintosh Computer Connecting a Video Player Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image Turning Off the Projector Using the Projector Basic Image Adjustment Adjusting the Projector Using the Keypad Buttons...
  • Page 2 Appendix Specifications Accessories Portable and Laptop Activation Chart Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer Projected Image Size Index...
  • Page 3 Caution: Don’t set liquids on the projector. Spilled liquids may • damage your projector. Caution: Don’t place the projector on a hot surface or in direct • sunlight. Caution: Do not drop the projector. Transport the projector in •...
  • Page 4 . Support is free between 5 a.m. and 5 p.m. PST, 1-800-799-9911 Monday through Friday. Support is available in North America after hours and weekends for a fee at Or, send us an e-mail at techsupport@infocus.com In Europe, call In Focus in The Netherlands at In Asia, call (65) 332-0659...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Most standard VCRs, camcorders 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 imme- diately if anything is missing.
  • Page 6 NOTE: The contents of your shipping box may vary depending on the projector configuration you’ve ordered. IGURE Shipping box contents LP 425 projector Soft carry case LP 425 User’s Guide and Online User Guide CD power cord RCA audio/video (A/V) cable...

  • Page 7: Usage Guidelines

    Do not look directly into the projection lens when the projector is turned on. The bright light may harm your eyes. o not block the grills on the projector. Restricting the air flow can cause it to overheat and turn off. If this happens, you must wait a minute before attempting to turn it back on.

  • Page 8: If You Need Assistance

    In Europe, call In Focus in The Netherlands at . In Singapore, call (31) 35-6474010 e-mail at techsupport@infocus.com Our World Wide Web address is Warranty This product is backed by a limited two-year warranty. The details of the warranty are printed at the back of this manual. A longer term warranty can be purchased from your In Focus dealer.

  • Page 9: Setting Up The Projector

    SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR 1 Place the projector on a flat surface. The projector must be within 10 feet (3 m) of your power • source and within 6 feet (1.8 m) of your computer. If you want to project from behind a translucent screen, set •...
  • Page 10 NOTE: Before you continue, make sure the projector and your equipment are turned off. If you’ r e connecting a computer, make sure the distance between it and the projector is 6 feet or less. composite s-video video IGURE Connector panel...

  • Page 11: Connecting An Ibm-Compatible Computer

    Connecting the computer cable to an IBM-compatible computer Do you want to play your computer’s audio on the projector? 1 Plug either end of the audio cable into the audio connector on your computer.

  • Page 12: Connecting A Macintosh Computer

    CableWizard Lite computer cable into the 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 13: Connecting A Video Player

    If you’re using S-video, plug the other end of the cable into • the “s-video” connector on the projector (Figure 8). Connecting the projector to a video player using the standard A/V cable (with composite audio/video cable video connector) IGURE...
  • Page 14 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 4 Plug the A/V cable’s white connector into the left “audio out” port on your video player. Plug the cable’s red connector into the right “audio out”...

  • Page 15: Powering Up The Projector And Adjusting The Image

    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 16: Turning Off The Projector

    Turning Off the Projector If you want to turn off the projector for a short period of time, press the button on the keypad. This blanks the screen for standby fifteen minutes, but keeps the projector running.

  • Page 17: Using The Projector

    USING THE PROJECTOR This section describes how to use and make adjustments to the projector. It also provides a reference to the keypad 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 11).
  • Page 18 (Figure 10). To raise the projector: 1 Press and hold the elevator button (Figure 9). 2 Raise the projector to the height you want, then release the button to lock the elevator foot into position. IGURE...

  • Page 19: Using The Keypad Buttons

    Using the Keypad Buttons The keypad is lit orange when the projector is on and lit green while the menus are displayed. While the menus are displayed, the volume, source, and standby buttons act as navigation but- tons. See “Using the On-Screen Menus” on page 16 for details.

  • Page 20: Using The On-Screen Menus

    Volume adjustments are saved for each source you have con- nected. 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.

  • Page 21: 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 22 Press the left mouse button to increase the amount of green in • the image. Press the right mouse button to increase the amount of red in • the image. Color setting adjusts a video image from black and white to Color fully saturated color.

  • Page 23: 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. Treble setting controls the higher frequencies of your audio Treble source.

  • Page 24: Image Menu Functions

    Auto Resize up or 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 25 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 26: 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 27 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 button on the keypad.

  • Page 28: Maintenance & Troubleshooting

    1 Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord. 2 Wait 30 minutes to allow it to cool thoroughly. 3 Place the projector on its side, then insert a small screwdriver or other flat object into the tabs on the lamp module door (Fig- ure 17).
  • Page 29 CAUTION: Never operate the projector with the lamp door open or removed. This disrupts the air flow and causes the projector to overheat. & 4 Pull the lamp door up and remove it. IGURE Removing the lamp door 5 Loosen the two non-removable screws on the outside of the module.
  • Page 30 6 Slide the lamp connector to the right to disconnect it from the projector (Figure 19). 7 Remove the module (Figure 20). IGURE Sliding the lamp connector IGURE Removing the lamp module WARNING: Do not drop the lamp module or touch the glass bulb! The glass may shatter and cause injury.

  • Page 31: Using The Kensington Lock

    10 Tighten the screws on the outside of the module. 11 Slide the lamp connector to the left to re-attach it. 12 Insert the tabs at the top of the lamp door into the projector and press the lamp door into place.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    Reposition the image. Refer to “Horiz. Position” on page 21 • and “Vert. Position” on page 21. Be sure the projector is at a 90 degree angle to the screen. • Problem: Only the start-up screen displays Verify that the cables are connected correctly. See page 7 •...
  • Page 33 & You might need to turn everything off and power up the • equipment again in the proper order. Refer to your com- puter’s documentation to determine the correct order. Make sure your laptop’s external video port is turned on. See •...
  • Page 34 • tion off in the Controls menu. The image should immediately return to forward projection. See “Rear Projection” on page 23. Problem: the projector displays vertical lines, “bleeding” or spots Adjust the brightness. See “Brightness” on page 17. • Check the projection lens to see if it needs cleaning.
  • Page 35 A minor power surge may cause the lamp to shut off. Turn the • projector off, wait at least a minute, then turn it back on. 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)

  • Page 36: Appendix

    APPENDIX Specifications The LP 425 must be operated and stored within the temperature and humidity ranges specified. Temperature Operating 50 to 104 F (10 to 40 C) Non-operating -4 to 158 F (-20 to 70 C) Humidity Operating and non-oper. 5% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing Dimensions 4.0 x 9.3 x 11.8 inches (10.3 x 23.8 x 30.3 cm)
  • Page 37 Video Audio Input Input Impedance 5K ohm DC coupled Maximum Input Voltage Sensitivity 100 mV at 1 KHz for 88 dB SPL at 1 meter Connector Type RCA jack Computer Audio Input Input Impedance 10K ohm nominal, AC coupled Maximum Input Voltage Sensitivity 100 mV at 1 KHz for 88 dB SPL at 1 meter Connector Type...

  • Page 38: Accessories

    Audio Cable 6 ft (1.8 m) Projection Lamp Module Lens Cap Audio/Video Cable Online User’s Guide CD-ROM Power Cords (one ships with projector, type depends on country) North American Power Cord Australian Power Cord UK Power Cord European Power Cord...
  • Page 39 60.7 ft (18.5m) 2-button remote Full-Feature Smart Remote Control LiteShow Pro Presentation Player LiteShow Pro Soft Case 32 MB Memory Upgrade LP425 Ceiling Mount-LiteMount 425 LiteMount False Ceiling Plate LiteMount Pipe Tubing Extension CableWizard Wall Plate Kensington MicroSaver Security System Tripod Mount...

  • Page 40: 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 41 Key command to Computer activate port Austin Ctrl-Alt-comma Award FN-F6 BCC* automatic Bondwell LCD or CRT options after bootup Chaplet** setup screen FN-F6 FN-F4 Chembook FN-F6 Commax Ctrl-Alt-#6 Compaq* ** Ctrl-Alt-< FN-F4 automatic mode/? (for setup option) Compuadd* ** automatic Alt-F for screen setup option Data General...
  • Page 42 Key command to Computer activate port Everex* setup screen option For-A Ctrl-Alt-Shift-C Fujitsu FN-F10 Gateway FN-F3 FN-F1/FN-F1 again simul- taneous Grid* ** FN-F2, choose auto or simultaneous Ctrl-Alt-Tab Hitachi FN-F7 Honeywell FN-F10 Hyundai setup screen option IBM 970* automatic IBM ThinkPad** reboot, enter setup menu FN-F7, select choice from setup menu...
  • Page 43 Key command to Computer activate port Magitronic FN-F4 Mastersport FN-F2 Micro Express* automatic Micron FN-F2 Microslate* automatic Mitsubishi SW2 On-Off-Off-Off setup screen option NEC* ** setup screen option CRT at the DOS prompt FN-F3 Olivetti* automatic FN-O/* Packard Bell* ** FN-F0 Ctrl-Alt-<...
  • Page 44 Key command to Computer activate port Twinhead* FN-F7 FN-F5 Automatic WinBook Ctrl-Alt-F10 Wyse software driven Zenith** FN-F10 FN-F2 FN-F1 Zeos** Ctrl-Shift-D FN-F1 * These manufacturers have models that automatically send video to the external CRT port when some type of display device is attached.

  • Page 45: 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 46: Projected Image Size

    Projected Image Size Use the chart and table to help you determine projected image sizes. Image Size, Width and Height Distance to Diagonal Screen (feet) (inches) Projected image size Table 1: Width Height (inches) (inches) 51.0 40.8 30.6 102.0 81.6 61.2 153.0 122.4...

  • Page 47: Index

    17 color 18 contrast 17 Menu Position 18 tint 17 treble 19 volume 16, 19 adjusting the height of the projector 14 altitude limits 33 assistance. See Technical Support Audio menu 19 Audio menu options Bass 19 Treble 19...
  • Page 48 36 fuzzy lines 21 hot surfaces iv IBM-compatible computers compatibility 1 connecting 7 icons on projector labels iii on the projector 6 image adjusting 11, 13 colors don’t match computer’s 32 focusing 13 fuzzy lines 21 has lines or spots 31...
  • Page 49 29 text not visible 29 tint, adjusting 17, 18 treble, adjusting 19 troubleshooting 29 turning off the projector 12 turning on the projector 11 vertical lines displayed 21, 31 video mirroring on a PowerBook 8, 42 video standards 22...

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