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InFocus LP500 User Manual

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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. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communi-
cations. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harm-
ful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference
at his own expense.
Canada
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Can-
ada.
Safety Certifications
UL, CUL, TÜV, NOM, IRAM
EN 55022 Warning
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment it may cause radio interfer-
ence, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. The typ-
ical use is in a conference room, meeting room or auditorium.

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  • Page 1 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 2 27700B SW Parkway Ave. Wilsonville, Oregon 97070 USA European Office: Olympia 1, NL-1213 NS Hilversum, The Netherlands We declare under our sole responsibility that the LP500 and LP530 projectors con- form to the following directives and norms: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Image Resolution Compatibility Unpacking the Projector Usage Guidelines If You Need Assistance Warranty Setting up the Projector Connecting a Computer Connecting a Video Device Using the optional enhanced connectivity module Powering up the Projector Turning Off the Projector Using the Projector...
  • Page 4 Maintenance & Troubleshooting Cleaning the Lens Replacing the Projection Lamp Cleaning the Projection Lamp Filter Screens Replacing the Batteries in the Remote Control Using the Security Lock Troubleshooting Appendix Specifications Accessories Portable and Laptop Activation Chart Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer Projected Image Size Index...

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    (earth) ground terminal. Warning: Refer all service to qualified service personnel. Ser- • vicing your own projector will void the warranty. See the fol- lowing page for the customer service contact information. Caution: Don’t block ventilation openings. •...
  • Page 6 Caution: Do not drop the projector. Transport the projector in • an InFocus-approved case; see page 56 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 front of the projector and dis- card any edible items placed in that area.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Digital Light Processing™ (DLP) technology. They are easy to connect, easy to use, easy to transport, and easy to maintain. The LP500 has native SVGA 800x600 resolution, the LP530 has XGA 1024x768 resolution. The user interfaces of the two products are identical except where noted;...

  • Page 8: 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 9 Projector + lens cap Soft carry case User’s Guide, quick start card and User Guide CD Power cord Remote control IGURE Shipping box contents Computer cable Audio cable adapter Audio cable Composite video cable...
  • Page 10 IGURE Front view of projector connector panel IGURE Back view of projector zoom ring height adjustment button keypad power cord connector...

  • Page 11: 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 Technical Service directly at . Call between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. PST, Monday 1-800-799-9911 through Friday.

  • Page 12: 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 InFocus dealer. Refer to page 57 for the part number.

  • Page 13: 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 14 If you’re connecting a computer, make sure the distance between it and the projector is 6 feet or less. NOTE: The enhanced connectivity module is an optional accessory...

  • Page 15: Connecting A Computer

    Connecting a Computer The projector ships with an analog computer cable. If your com- puter has a digital output, you can order the optional digital com- puter cable. Using a digital source generates the highest quality and brightest image possible. See “Optional Accessories” on page 56.

  • Page 16: Connecting A Video Device

    • the “S-video” connector audio adapter composite video cable audio cable IGURE Connecting the projector to a video player using the standard video cable (with com- posite video connector) and the audio cable and adapter on the projector (Figure 10).
  • Page 17 Connecting the projector to a video player using an S-video cable and the audio cable 4 Plug the audio adapter’s white connector into the left “audio out” connector on your video player. Plug the adapter’s red connector into the right “audio out”...

  • Page 18: Using The Optional Enhanced Connectivity Module

    This module connects to the projector via the projector’s com- puter connector. Slide the tabs in the module into the grooves on the back of the projector, then press the computer connector into the projector. To remove the module, press down on the textured lever on the top left of the module to release the latch, then slide the module off.
  • Page 19 The module also provides wired remote input (used with an optional remote), monitor out (used to display images on your desktop computer’s monitor as well as on the projection screen), and RS-232 input (to control the projector from an LCD control panel). Audio...

  • Page 20: Powering Up The Projector

    A tone sounds when you press the button, and the LED • blinks green while the software initializes. When initializa- tion is complete, the LED lights solid green and the InFocus startup screen appears. 4 If you connected a video player, turn it on.
  • Page 21 Click Next. Make sure “Search for the best driver” is selected, then click Next. Uncheck any checked boxes, then click Next. Windows automati- cally locates the driver. If this driver has been removed, reload the driver using your Windows operating system CD.
  • Page 22 Window operating system CD. If you do not want to use Projector Manager, you can simply cancel the final Wizard that asks for the InFocus LP500/530 driver. If you want to install the Projector Manager driver, insert the InFocus CD into your CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 23 Manager application. When the Add New Hardware Wizard appears asking for the InFocus LP500/530 driver, insert the InFocus CD into your CD-ROM drive. Make sure the “CD-ROM disk” checkbox is checked so the Wizard can locate the appropriate driver on the CD. (If you do not have the CD, you can download the driver from our website at www.infocus.com/service/software).

  • Page 24: Turning Off The Projector

    The Lamp LED will light green when the lamp has cooled. Turning Off the Projector If you want to turn off the projector for a short period of time, press the button on the keypad or remote. This blanks the standby screen for fifteen minutes, but keeps the projector running.

  • Page 25: Using The Projector

    (page 19), adjust the height of the projector (page 20) or center the image by adjusting its horizontal or vertical position (page 31). Be sure the projector is at a 90 degree angle to the screen. 3 If the image is out of focus, rotate the focus lens (page 19).
  • Page 26 To raise the projector: 1 Press and hold the elevator button (Figure 14). 2 Raise the projector to the height you want, then release the button to lock the elevator foot into position. IGURE Adjusting the height of the projector 3 If necessary, turn the leveling knob to adjust the angle of the projected image.

  • Page 27: Using The Remote Control

    See page 9 for details. Point the remote control at the projection screen or at the front or back of the projector (not at the computer). The range for opti- mum operation is about 25 feet. If you point the remote at the projection screen, the distance to the screen and back to the pro- jector must be less than or equal to 25 feet.

  • Page 28: Using The Keypad And Remote Buttons

    (while Exit is highlighted) to close the menus. menu/select (The menus automatically close after 30 seconds if no buttons are pressed.) When you close the menus, the projector saves any changes you made. For more information about the on-screen menus, see page 25.
  • Page 29 Keystone + - (remote only) Use this feature to adjust the image vertically and make a squarer image. 1 Press the button to reduce the upper part of the keystone + image, and press the keystone - part. You can also adjust keystone from the Display menu (see page 26 for details on the menu).
  • Page 30 , the display and audio turn off and a standby blank screen is displayed for 15 minutes. You can change the amount of time the projector stays in standby mode; see page 33 for details. The LED lights orange while the projector is in standby.

  • Page 31: Using The On-Screen Menus

    Using the On-Screen Menus The projector has menus that allow you to make image adjust- ments and change a variety of settings. These adjustments aren’t available directly from the keypad. To open the on-screen menus, press the keypad or remote. (The menus automatically close after 60 seconds if no buttons are pressed.) This displays the Main menu...

  • Page 32: Display Menu

    Display Menu To access the Display menu settings, press the to display the Main menu, press the down arrow to highlight Display, then press menu/select IGURE Display menu Keystone This option helps to keep the image square as the angle of projec- tion is changed.
  • Page 33 Blank screen Blank Screen determines what color is displayed when there is no active source and when the projector is in standby. 1 Use the up and down arrows to highlight Blank screen, press , use the arrows to cycle through the options blue,...

  • Page 34: Audio Menu

    Audio Menu IGURE Display menu Volume You can also adjust the volume directly from the projector’s key- pad. 1 Use the up and down arrows to highlight Volume, press , use the arrows to adjust the volume, then press menu/select to accept your changes.

  • Page 35: Image Menu

    Image Menu To access the Image menu settings, press the button menu/select to display the Main menu, press the down arrow to highlight Image, then press again to access the Image menu. menu/select IGURE Image menu for computer sources Resize allows you to select from among four different re-sizing Resize options.
  • Page 36 Manual Tracking The projector adjusts tracking automatically to match the video signal from your computer. However, if the display shows evenly spaced, fuzzy, vertical lines or if the projected image is too wide or too narrow for the screen, try turning back on again.
  • Page 37 SECAM) automatically based on the input signal it receives. (The video standard options may vary depending on your region of the world.) If the projector is unable to detect the correct stan- dard, the colors might not look right or the image might appear “torn.”...

  • Page 38: Color Management Menu

    Auto Color Gain When this feature is On, the projector automatically sets the red, green, and blue color gains for each source. When it is off, you can manually adjust the color gains.

  • Page 39: Control Menu

    This option lets you select how long the lamp stays on and the blank screen is displayed when the projector enters standby mode before the projector turns off. Select among 1, 5, 10, 15 and 30 minutes and 1 and 2 hours by clicking the left or right arrow buttons and cycling through the options.

  • Page 40: Advanced Menu

    This setting toggles between on and off. Turn it on to lower the light output of the lamp, thus extending its life. This also lowers the fan speed, making the projector quieter. Display Messages This setting toggles between On and Off. When this feature is On, status messages such as “No signal detected”...

  • Page 41: Language Menu

    Display Startup Screen This setting toggles between On and Off. When this feature is On, the startup screen appears when the projector starts up and remains until an active source is detected. The startup screen con- tains contact information. When it is off, a plain black or blue screen is displayed instead of the startup screen.

  • Page 42: Status Menu

    Indicates the active source, PC 1-Analog, PC 1-Digital, Video1 S- Video, and Video 2-Composite (also PC 2-VESA and Video 3- Component when using the optional connectivity module). Software Version Indicates the projector’s software version. This information is useful when contacting Technical Support.

  • Page 43: Projector Manager Software

    Installing the Software To install: 1 Connect the projector to your computer. Be sure to also con- nect the USB mouse connector. See page 9 for details. 2 Turn on the projector, then your computer. 3 Insert the Online CD into your computer’s CD drive.

  • Page 44: Using The Software

    Using the Software To launch the software, double-click the Projector Manager icon in the Control Panel or in the system tray. The Projector Manager software opens to the General menu. IGURE General menu General menu Choose the desired source from the Source pull-down menu to change the active source.
  • Page 45 See page 26 for a description of these settings. Blank Screen Blank Screen determines what color is displayed when there is no active source and when the projector is in standby. Click Blue, Black or White to specify the color.
  • Page 46 Native Auto Image Click the check box to turn Auto Image on or off. The projector automatically adjusts tracking, signal synchronization and verti- cal and horizontal position for most computers. If you want to adjust these features manually, you must turn off first.
  • Page 47 2 Move the slider to adjust Manual sync until the image is sharp and free of streaks. Manual Tracking The projector adjusts tracking automatically to match the video signal from your computer. However, if the display shows evenly spaced, fuzzy, vertical lines or if the projected image is too wide or too narrow for the screen, try turning back on again.
  • Page 48 SECAM) automatically based on the input signal it receives. (The video standard options may vary depending on your region of the world.) If the projector is unable to detect the correct stan- dard, the colors might not look right or the image might appear “torn.”...
  • Page 49 The startup screen contains information on contacting InFocus. Click the check box to turn this feature off and display a plain black, blue, or white screen instead of the startup screen.
  • Page 50 Control Panel and adjust the resolution in the Display tab. See your computer’s user’s guide for details. Current Source Indicates the active source, Data-Analog, Data-Digital, Compos- ite Video and S-Video. Projector Software Version Indicates the projector’s software version. This information is useful when contacting Technical Support.

  • Page 51: Maintenance & Troubleshooting

    Change the lamp within the next 20 hours. After 2,000 hours, the lamp will not light. You can order new lamp modules from your InFocus dealer. See “Accessories” on page 56 for information. Follow these steps to replace the projection lamp: 1 Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord.
  • Page 52 & 3 Invert the projector on a soft flat surface, then push the ridge on the lamp door toward the back (Figure 33). The arrow on the lamp door should point to the unlock icon on the bottom of the projector.
  • Page 53 The arrow on the lamp door should point to the lock icon on the bottom of the projector. If the lamp door does not fit properly or bulges out, remove the door and re- seat the lamp module.

  • Page 54: Cleaning The Projection Lamp Filter Screens

    IGURE Lamp module screens 3 Before you replace the lamp, use the compressed or canned air to clean the lamp housing in the projector. 4 Replace the lamp and lamp door. screen screen...

  • Page 55: Replacing The Batteries In The Remote Control

    Using the Security Lock The projector has a security connector for use with a PC Guard- ian Cable Lock System (Figure 37). See “Optional Accessories” on page 56 for ordering information. Refer to the information that came with the lock for instructions on how to use it to secure the projector.

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    • functional 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 the projector is turned on.
  • Page 57 Reposition the image using the menu. Refer to “Horizontal • Position” on page 31 and “Vertical Position” on page 31. Be sure the projector is at a 90 degree angle to the screen. • Problem: Image is too wide or narrow for screen Adjust the zoom or projector placement.
  • Page 58 & Problem: the projector displays vertical lines, “bleeding” or spots Adjust the brightness. See “Brightness” on page 26. • Check the projection lens to see if it needs cleaning. • Problem: no sound Adjust volume. • Turn off “mute” in the menu. See page 28.
  • Page 59 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) •...
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  • Page 61: Appendix

    APPENDIX Specifications The projector must be operated and stored within the tempera- ture and humidity ranges specified. Temperature Operating 50 to 104 50 to 95 Non-operating -4 to 158 Altitude Operating 0 to 10,000 feet (3,048 meters) Non-operating 0 to 20,000 feet (6,096 meters) Humidity Operating and non-oper.

  • Page 62: Accessories

    Audio Adapter (RCA to 3.5mm) Remote Projection Lamp Module (included in projector) Lens Cap Online 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 Danish Power Cord...
  • Page 63 50’ Mac Cable-International 15’ VGA Extension Cable 50’ VGA Cable-Domestic 50’ VGA Cable-International USB Ranger 400 System LP500/530 LM+ Ceiling Mount Black LiteMount Pipe Tubing Extension LiteMount False Ceiling Plate Component Video Adapter Cable Appian Traveler (Digital/Analog CardBus PC Card)

  • Page 64: 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 projector is connected. Activation com- mands 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 computer’s documentation for the appro-...
  • Page 65 Key command to Computer activate port 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 Ctrl-Alt-Command Data General 2 CRT/X at DOS prompt...
  • Page 66 Key command to Computer activate port 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 FN-F1, select choice FN-F5, select choice...
  • Page 67 Key command to Computer activate port 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-< Panasonic FN-F2 Prostar...
  • Page 68 Key command to Computer activate port 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. ** These manufacturers offer more than one key command depend- ing on the computer model.

  • Page 69: 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 70: Projected Image Size

    NOTE: Use the graph and table to help you determine projected image sizes. NOTE: Visit our website at www.infocus.com for an interactive image size calculator. It is located in the Technical Library in the Service and Support section. Projected Image Size...

  • Page 71: Index

    58 Add New Hardware Wizard 14 adjusting brightness 26 color 27 color gain 32 contrast 27 height of the projector 20 keystone 26 tint 27 volume 24 Advanced menu options Ceiling Project 34 Display Messages 34 Display Startup Screen 35...
  • Page 72 Image menu options Auto Image 30 Horiz. Position 31, 41 Manual Sync 30, 41 Manual Tracking 30, 41 Overscan 31 Resize 29 Vert. Position 31, 41 Video Standard 31 Zoom 30 installing drivers 14 installing Projector Manager software keypad 22...
  • Page 73 9 connecting 9 LED 22, 24 lens cap 56 cleaning 45 low power mode 34 LP500/530 cases 56 project from behind the screen 34 setting up 7 specifications 55 turning off 18 turning on 14 M1-DA analog computer cable 3, 8...
  • Page 74 53 temperature limits 55 test pattern 50 text not visible 51 tint, adjusting 27 troubleshooting 50 turning off the projector 18 turning on the projector 14 USB mouse connecting 9 installing drivers 14 vertical lines displayed 30, 41, 52...
  • Page 75 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 76 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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