InFocus LP610 User Manual

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Warranty Setting up the Projector Connecting the CableWizard to the Projector Selecting Connectors on the CableWizard Preparing to Connect Your Equipment to the Projector Connecting an IBM-Compatible Desktop Computer Connecting an IBM-Compatible Laptop Computer Connecting a Macintosh Desktop Computer Connecting an Apple PowerBook Computer...
  • Page 2 Maintenance & Troubleshooting Cleaning the Lens Replacing the Projection Lamp Resetting the Lamp Monitor Light 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 Index...
  • Page 3: Safety Summary

    SAFETY SUMMARY Please read these instructions carefully before using your LitePro 610 or 620. Failure to comply with them could result in fire, elec- trical shock, personal injury or damage to equipment. These graphics are used throughout this manual to draw your attention to important information about the projectors.
  • Page 4 Turning projector on and off Allow the projector to warm up for three minutes before turning it off; allow the projector to cool down for three minutes before turning it back on. Repeatedly turning the projector on and off without waiting three minutes may cause the lamp to explode.
  • Page 5 Provider. The only user-serviceable part in the projector is the projection lamp, which you can replace by opening the lamp cover in the front of the projector as described on page 41. Do not open any other part of the projector. If your LitePro needs repair, call In Focus Customer Service as described on page 4.
  • Page 6: Introduction

    LitePro 610 The VGA resolution of the projected image of the 610 is 640x480. The projector displays computer images that are 640x480 or lower just as they appear on your computer’s monitor. Screen resolutions between 640x480 and 800x600 are compressed to 640x480.
  • Page 7: Compatibility

    Macintosh 128, 512, Plus, SE, SE/30 or Classic. • Unpacking the Projector The projector comes with the parts shown in Figure 1. Check to make sure all are included. If any parts are missing, contact your In Focus dealer immediately.
  • Page 8 LitePro 610 or 620 projector LitePro 610/620 User’s Guide power cord remote and batteries RCA audio/video (A/V) cable IGURE Shipping box contents CableWizard CableWizard computer cable CableWizard mouse cable CableWizard audio cable Not shown: Quick Start card, remote cable...
  • Page 9: Usage Guidelines

    Do not look directly into the projection lens when the projector • is turned on. The bright light may harm your eyes. The top and bottom of the projector can be very hot to the • touch after use. Use extreme care or let it cool before lifting it.
  • Page 10: Setting Up The Projector

    SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR 1 Place the projector on a flat surface. The projector must be within 10 feet of your power source • and within 10 feet of your computer. If you want to project from behind a translucent screen, set •...
  • Page 11: Connecting The Cablewizard To The Projector

    Projected image size for LitePro 620 Connecting the CableWizard to the Projector The CableWizard™ simplifies the connection process by provid- ing a central hub for all the connections between the projector and your computer. The connectors on the CableWizard are labeled with icons.
  • Page 12: Selecting Connectors On The Cablewizard

    Selecting Connectors on the CableWizard Turn the selector on the top of the CableWizard to reveal the correct connectors for your computer. If you’re connecting an • , turn the selector until the window displays “PC”. puter computer audio Selecting the IBM-compatible connectors on the CableWizard If you’re connecting a •...
  • Page 13: Preparing To Connect Your Equipment To The Projector

    CableWizard. IGURE Selecting the Macintosh connectors on the CableWizard Preparing to Connect Your Equipment to the Projector Now you’re ready to connect your equipment. Computers are connected to the CableWizard. Video players and other equip- ment, such as external speakers, are connected directly to the projector.
  • Page 14: Connecting An Ibm-Compatible Desktop Computer

    1 Plug your monitor’s cable into the CableWizard. Do you want to play your computer’s audio on the projector? 1 Unplug the audio cable, if present, from your computer. 2 Plug either end of the CableWizard audio cable into the audio connector on your computer.
  • Page 15: Figure

    Do you want to control your computer’s mouse from the projector’s remote or keypad? 1 Unplug the mouse cable from your computer. 2 Plug the end of the CableWizard mouse cable into the mouse connector on your computer. 3 Plug the end of the CableWizard mouse cable into the connector on the CableWizard.
  • Page 16: Connecting An Ibm-Compatible Laptop Computer

    CableWizard. computer cable Connecting the CableWizard computer cable to an IBM-compatible laptop computer Do you want to play your computer’s audio on the projector? 1 Plug either end of the CableWizard audio cable into the audio connector on your computer.
  • Page 17 Do you want to control the computer’s mouse from the projector’s remote or keypad? 1 Locate the mouse cable and unplug it from your computer. 2 Plug the end of the CableWizard mouse cable into the mouse connector on your computer.
  • Page 18: Connecting A Macintosh Desktop Computer

    1 Plug the monitor’s cable into the CableWizard. Do you want to play your computer’s audio on the projector? 1 Unplug the audio cable, if present, from your computer. 2 Plug either end of the CableWizard audio cable into the audio connector on your Macintosh.
  • Page 19 Do you want to control the computer’s mouse from the projector’s remote or keypad? 1 Unplug the mouse from your Macintosh or locate an unused ADB connector. 2 Plug the end of the CableWizard mouse cable into the mouse or the (ADB) connector on your Macintosh.
  • Page 20: Connecting An Apple Powerbook Computer

    CableWizard computer cable into the connector on the CableWizard. 3 If you want the projector’s display to be the same as the PowerBook’s screen, turn on video mirroring. (See “Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer” on page 59 for additional information.)
  • Page 21 Do you want to control the computer’s mouse from the projector’s remote or keypad? 1 Locate the mouse cable and unplug it from your PowerBook. 2 Plug the end of the CableWizard mouse cable into (ADB) connector on your PowerBook.
  • Page 22: Connecting A Video Player

    If you’re using S-video, plug the other end of the cable into • (s-video) connector on the projector (Figure 17). Connecting the projector to a video player using the standard A/V cable (with composite (composite audio/video cable video connector)
  • Page 23 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 24: Connecting An External Speaker And A Subwoofer

    Connecting a Microphone To connect a microphone, plug the microphone cable into the • connector on the back of the projector. R (audio out) con- subwoofer cable Connecting an external speaker and a subwoofer Connecting a microphone NOTE: The external speakers must have their own power source.
  • Page 25: Connecting A Ps/2-Compatible Mouse

    Connecting a PS/2-Compatible Mouse The mouse connector on the projector will be used to connect a PS/2-compatible mouse. Call your In Focus dealer for availability. IGURE The PS/2-compatible mouse connector on the projector Connecting the Remote Control Cable If the projector cannot receive the remote’s signal, as may be the case if you’re using rear projection, connect the remote directly to...
  • Page 26: Powering Up The Projector And Adjusting The Image

    Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image 1 Plug the power cord into the projector (Figure 22), then plug it into your electrical outlet. A surge-protected power strip is recommended if power surges are common in your area. 2 Turn on the projector by pressing the “l” side of the power switch.
  • Page 27 If necessary, use the • trol or keypad to adjust the brightness. You can make fur- ther adjustments to the image from the projector’s on- screen menus. To open the menus, press the on the remote control or keypad. Then select the Display menu or the Image menu.
  • Page 28: 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 remote control or keypad. This standby turns off the lamp but keeps the projector running. The power/ standby indicator LED (Figure 23) blinks green while the projec- tor is in standby.
  • Page 29: Using The Projector

    40 feet. If you point the remote at the projection screen, the dis- tance to the screen and back to the projector must be less than or equal to 40 feet. For best results, point the remote directly at the front or the rear of the projector.
  • Page 30: Adjusting The Projector

    1 Press the quick-release button up while lifting the rear of the projector (Figure 24). The elevator feet automatically lower. 2 When the projector is the height you want, release the button to lock the elevator feet into position. 3 If necessary, rotate the elevator feet (Figure 25) to adjust the angle of the projected image.
  • Page 31 IGURE Adjusting the angle of the projected image To lower the projector (raise the image): 1 Press the elevator’s quick release button. 2 Push the projector down. 3 If necessary, rotate the elevator feet (Figure 25) to readjust the angle of the projected image.
  • Page 32: Changing Between Color And Monochrome Modes

    Changing between Color and Monochrome Modes The color dial on the top of the projector (Figure 26) allows you to select either color or monochrome modes. A monochrome image is significantly brighter than a color image. To change color mode: 1 Insert a coin or other flat object into dial on the top of the pro- jector.
  • Page 33: Using The Remote And Keypad Buttons

    Computer When you have more than one source (computer or video) con- nected to the projector, you select between them by pressing the button for the source you want. Press to display the computer image.
  • Page 34 Call your In Focus dealer for availability. Menu Press to open the on-screen menus. Press menu close the menus. When you close the menus, the projector saves any changes you made. For more information about the on- screen menus, see page 32. Mute Pressing the button silences the internal speakers.
  • Page 35 30-second delay before the lamp turns back on. Video When you have more than one source (computer or video) con- nected to the projector, you select between them by pressing the button for the source you want. Press to display the image from your video player.
  • Page 36: Using The Disk Mouse

    IGURE Using the disk mouse 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 remote or keypad.
  • Page 37 To change a menu setting, use the disk mouse to move the cursor to the setting you want to change, then use one of the two buttons below the disk mouse to make the changes. The status bar at the top of each menu indicates the source that is currently active.
  • Page 38: Display Menu Functions

    NOTE: Changing the brightness using the menu is the same as changing it using the remote or keypad. Display Menu Functions IGURE Display menu Brightness Adjusting the brightness changes the intensity of the image. Press the left mouse button to darken the image. •...
  • Page 39: Audio Menu Functions

    Audio Menu Functions Volume Volume adjustments you make are saved for each source. Press the left mouse button to decrease the volume. • Press the right mouse button to increase the volume. • Mic Volume Press the left mouse button to decrease the microphone •...
  • Page 40 Press the right mouse button to increase the bass. • Surround Mode Surround Mode controls the spaciousness of the sound quality from the projector’s four internal speakers. Select among the four options: Movie—simulates a center channel speaker for the dialog in •...
  • Page 41: Image Menu Functions

    Auto Resize automatically resizes the image by scaling it up or down. It is available only for computer sources. When Auto Resize is on, the projector makes the best fit of the image to the screen. If you turn Auto Resize off (by clicking it), the image may be either cropped or too small for the screen.
  • Page 42 Manual Tracking The tracking function adjusts the projector to match the signal from your computer. The projector usually adjusts the tracking automatically when you connect your computer. However, if the...
  • Page 43: Controls Menu Functions

    When Auto is selected, the projector attempts to pick the correct video standard (NTSC, PAL or SECAM) based on the input sig- nal it receives. If the projector is unable to detect the standard, the colors might not look right or the image might appear “torn.” If this happens, manually select a standard by selecting one of the other buttons.
  • Page 44 • tion. Monitor Connect When Auto is selected, the projector attempts to pick the correct monitor connection based on the input signal it receives. This set- ting produces the best results in most situations. Select “On” or “Off” only if the image is very dim or not projected.
  • Page 45: Maintenance & Troubleshooting

    Follow these steps to replace the projection lamp: 1 Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord. 2 Wait 45 minutes to allow it to cool thoroughly. 3 Remove the lamp module door on the front of the projector (Figure 35). (lamp monitor indicator LED)
  • Page 46 LitePro will be severely damaged. & Using a small, flat-blade screw driver, remove the two • screws on the bottom of the projector on the outside of the lamp module cover. Pull the lamp cover up and remove it. • IGURE Removing the lamp module cover 4 Remove the lamp module.
  • Page 47 Pull the handle out to remove the module. • 5 Fit the new lamp module in place (Figure 38). Align the module in the correct direction (with the screw • fastener at the top). Gently push the module in as far as it goes. •...
  • Page 48: Resetting The Lamp Monitor Light

    The projector has a Kensington Security Standard connector for use with a Kensington MicroSaver Security System (Figure 39). Refer to the information that came with the system for instruc- tions on how to use it to secure the projector. buttons on the keypad for at brightness...
  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    1 Check cable connections. Verify that all computer, CableWiz- ard and power cables are properly connected. 2 Verify that all power is switched on. 3 Verify that the projector has not been switched off with the button on the remote or keypad. standby 4 If the projector still doesn’t display an image, restart the com-...
  • Page 50: Solutions To Common Problems

    • tional AC electrical outlet. Make sure that the power cord is 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 switched on.
  • Page 51 “Vert. Position” on page 38. If you’re using an extension cable between the CableWizard • and the projector, make sure it’s In Focus-approved. Problem: Only the start-up screen displays Verify that the cables are connected correctly. Check to see that •...
  • Page 52 Adjust the resolution of your monitor if it’s greater than • 800x600 for the 610 or 1024x768 for the 620. Only these resolu- tions at 60 Hz or less display on the projector. Make sure that your computer has a compatible graphics •...
  • Page 53 Lamp” on page 41. Problem: Lamp shuts off A minor power surge may cause the lamp to shut off. Turn the • projector off, wait at least three minutes, then turn it back on to return to normal operations.
  • Page 54 You might need to replace the batteries. See page 44. • Make sure you’re pointing the remote either at the back or • front of the projector, or at the projection screen. Make sure the remote is within its operating range of 40 feet. •...
  • Page 55: Appendix

    APPENDIX Specifications The LitePro 610 and 620 must be operated and stored within the temperature and humidity ranges specified. Temperature Operating 10 C to 40 C Non-operating -20 to 60 C Humidity Operating and non-oper. 10% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing Dimensions 8.3 x 13 x 15.6 inches (21.3 x 33.3 x 40 cm) Weight...
  • Page 56 Microphone Input Input Impedance 3.5 K ohm nominal Maximum Input Voltage 60 mVrms for THD Sensitivity 800 Vrms at 1 KHz for 88 dB SPL at 1 meter Microphone Impedance < 8K ohms Connector Type 6.3 mm (1/4 inch) monaural phone jack (unbalanced) Lamp Type...
  • Page 57: Accessories

    CableWizard Mouse Cable Projection Lamp Module Audio/Video Cable Remote Control with Cable and 2 Batteries Remote Cable (50 ft) Power Cords (one ships with projector, type depends on country) North American Power Cord Australian Power Cord UK Power Cord European Power Cord...
  • Page 58 JBL Satellite Speakers JBL Subwoofer S-Video Cable Microphone LitePro Ceiling Mount Kit 1 Year Extended Warranty for: LitePro 610 LitePro 620 2 Year Extended Warranty for: LitePro 610 LitePro 620 591-0203-xx 591-0204-xx 515-0027-xx 591-0201-xx SP-CEIL-LP6. EW-LP610 EW-LP620 EW-LP610-2 EW-LP620-2...
  • Page 59: Portable And Laptop Activation Chart

    Portable and Laptop Activation Chart Key command to Computer activate port Acer Ctrl-Alt-Esc (for setup) AST* ** FN-D or Ctrl-D Ctrl-FN-D FN-F5 type from A:/IVGA/CRT FN-F12 Advanced Logic Ctrl-Alt-V Research Altima Shift-Ctrl-Alt-C setup VGA/ Conf.Simulscan Ambra** FN-F12 FN-F5 F2/Choose Option/F5 Amrel* ** setup menu Shift-Ctrl-D...
  • Page 60 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 61 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 62 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 63: 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 64: Projected Image Size

    Projected Image Size Use the chart and the table to help you determine projected image sizes. IGURE Projected image size...
  • Page 65 Table 1: Image Size, Width and Height for LitePro 610 Distance to Diagonal Screen (feet) (inches) 40.8 81.6 122.4 163.2 204.0 244.8 285.6 326.4 Table 2: Image Size, Width and Height for LitePro 620 Distance to Diagonal Screen (feet) (inches) 51.0 102.0 153.0...
  • Page 66 53 remote control 20 S-video 17 CableWizard cables 3, 9–16 connecting equipment to 8 connecting to the projector 6 extension cable 53 selecting connectors 7 CableWizard Lite, ordering 53 cases, ordering 53 ceiling-mounted projection 39 CGA graphics 2...
  • Page 67: Index

    IBM-compatible computers compatibility 9 connecting 9 icons on CableWizard 9–16 on projector 17–21 on projector labels iii image adjusting 25 centering 25 colors don’t match computer’s 49 focusing 26 fuzzy lines 25, 38 has lines or spots 49...
  • Page 68 Horiz. Position 38 Manual Sync 37 Manual Tracking 38 Vert. Position 38 indicator LEDs 22 Kensington Lock 44, 53 keypad, description of buttons 29 labels on projector iii lamp explosion hazard iii ordering 53 overheating v replacing 41 safety iv...
  • Page 69 on-screen menus Audio menu 35 changing language of 39 Controls menu 39 Display menu 34 displaying 32 Image menu 37 making changes to menu functions 33 removing from the screen 33 PAL video 34, 39 power cord connecting 21 grounding iv ordering 53 safety iv power source, safety iv...
  • Page 70 vertical lines displayed 38, 49 Video button 31 video mirroring on a PowerBook 15, 59 video standards, selecting 39 volume adjusting 31 adjusting microphone 35 muting 30 Volume buttons 30, 31 warranty v World Wide Web address 4...

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