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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.
Remote Control Warning
Laser radiation class II product; wavelength 670nm; maximum output 1mW.
Remote control complies with applicable requirements of 21 CFR 1040.10 and
1040.11. Remote control complies with applicable requirements of EN 60 825-1:
1994 +A11.
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Summary of Contents for InFocus LP925
- 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 Manufacturer: InFocus Corporation 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 LP925 projector conforms to the following directives and norms: Directive 89/336/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Connecting a Video Player Connecting a Video Player using BNC Cables Connecting External Speakers Connecting the Remote Control Cable Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image Turning Off the Projector Using the Projector Basic Image Adjustment Adjusting the Projector... - Page 4 Maintenance & Troubleshooting Cleaning the Lens Replacing the Projection Lamp 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 Sizes RS232 Terminal Specifications Index...
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Page 5: Safety Instructions
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 6 Caution: Do not drop the projector. Transport the projector in • an InFocus-approved case; see page 44 for a list of cases. Caution: For ceiling mount installations, please use the ceiling • mount recommended in this User’s Guide on page 45 and fol- low all instructions provided with it.
- Page 7 Customer Service If you need assistance, call InFocus Customer Service directly at . Support is free between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. PST, 1-800-799-9911 Monday through Friday. Support is available in North America after hours and weekends for a fee at 1-888-592-6800.
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Page 9: Introduction
It allows four computer, three video, and three audio inputs, one audio output, and RS-232 control. Image Resolution The native resolution of the LP925’s projected image is XGA 1024x768. Screen resolutions between 1024x768 and 1280x1024 are compressed to 1024x768. The projector cannot compress screen resolutions above 1280x1024. - Page 10 NOTE: Long throw zoom, wide angle zoom, and ultra wide angle lenses are also available. See page 44 for details. IGURE Shipping box contents LP925 projector + lens cap Power cord Remote control VESA computer cable Audio/Video cable User’s Guide and CD...
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Page 11: Usage Guidelines
Do not look directly into the projection lens when the lamp is • turned on. The bright light may harm your eyes. Do 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 12: If You Need Assistance
90 days of free 7x24 Technical Support (after 90 days there will be a minimal $35/incident fee). An extended warranty plan may be purchased from your InFocus dealer, any time dur- ing the original two year warranty period. Refer to page 44 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 (inches) = diagonal (inches) x 0.8 height (inches) = width (inches) x 0.75 3 Make sure the projector is unplugged and your computer is turned off. Now you’re ready to connect your equipment. Steps for connecting the different types of equipment are given on the pages listed below.
- Page 15 Computer M1 Computer RGBHV Analog/Digital Computer 5 BNCs VESA VESA Audio 1 external speakers The projector has the following audio/video inputs: Source Video Computer 3 Single-ended analog RGB RGBHV + 2 H&V sync (5 BNCs) Computer VESA Single-ended analog VESA...
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Page 16: Connecting A Computer Using A Vesa Cable
You can control the computer’s mouse with the projector’s key- pad or remote by connecting a USB mouse cable to the USB con- nector on the projector (Figure 4 on page 7) and on your computer. This feature is available for PC Computer RGBHV and VESA sources only. -
Page 17: Connecting A Computer With An M1-Da Cable
USB mouse M1-DA analog computer cable Connecting the projector to a computer using the M1-DA cable Do you want to control the computer’s mouse from the projector’s remote or keypad? 1 Plug the end of the M1-DA computer cable into a USB mouse connector on your computer. -
Page 18: Connecting A Computer With An Rs-232 Cable
Connecting a Computer with an RS-232 Cable You can control the projector from an LCD control panel by con- necting an RS-232 cable to the projector (see Figure 4 on page 7). See “RS232 Terminal Specifications” on page 53 for details. -
Page 19: Connecting A Video Player Using Bnc Cables
A/V cable Connecting the projector to a video player using an S-video cable and the A/V cable 4 Plug the A/V cable’s white connector into the left “audio out” connector on your video player. Plug the cable’s red connector into the right “audio out” connector on the video player (Fig- ure 7 and Figure 8). -
Page 20: Connecting External Speakers
Connecting external speakers 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 the projector with the optional remote cable. See “Optional Accessories”... -
Page 21: 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. The Power LED on the top of the projector (Figure 15 on •... -
Page 22: Turning Off The Projector
To completely power off the projector, press the Power button. The lamp turns off and the LED blinks orange while the fans con- tinue to run to cool the projector. After the projector is cooled, the projector turns off and the LED lights solid green. -
Page 23: Using The Projector
(page 15), adjust the height of the projector (page 15) or center the image by adjusting its horizontal or vertical position (page 29). 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 15). - Page 24 The projector has a height-adjustment foot, an elevator button, and a leveling knob. To adjust the height of the projector, press and hold the elevator button, raise the projector to the desired height, then release the button to lock the foot into position. Rotate the leveling knob, if necessary, to adjust the angle of the projected image.
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Page 25: Using The Remote Control
The range for optimum operation is about 25 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 25 feet. For best results, point the remote directly at the front or the rear of the projector. - Page 26 NOTE: In some cases, you can use the projector’s Controls menu to configure the mouse for PowerPoint. See page 32 for details. Press anywhere on the edge of the disk mouse to move the cursor on the screen. You can move the cursor at any angle by pressing the corresponding edge of the disk.
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Page 27: Using The Keypad And Remote Buttons
Using the Keypad and Remote Buttons While the menus are displayed, the volume, source, and standby buttons on the keypad act as menu navigation buttons. See “Using the On-Screen Menus” on page 22 for details. volume - left mouse button power menu source... - Page 28 LED blinks orange while the fans continue to run to cool the projector. After the projector is cooled, the pro- jector turns off and the LED lights solid green. again to...
- Page 29 15 minutes. You can change the amount of time the projector stays in standby mode; see “Standby Time” on page 30 for details. While the projector is in standby, the keypad and remote buttons do not affect the projec- tor and the LED lights orange.
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Page 30: Using The On-Screen Menus
Tracking is not available until Auto Image is turned off). Using the On-Screen Menus The projector has six drop-down 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 31: Display Menu
Display Menu Display Audio Image > > Brightness Contrast Tint Color Color temperature Sharpness Blank screen blue Reset all 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. •... - Page 32 • Blank Screen Blank Screen determines what color is displayed when there is no active source and when the projector is in standby. Click the left or right mouse button to toggle between blue and black. Reset All Click the left or right mouse button to reset all the options (except...
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Page 33: Audio Menu
Audio Menu Display Audio Image > > Volume Treble Bass Balance Fade Audio source 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 The treble setting controls the high frequencies of your audio source. - Page 34 Audio Source Select This setting allows you to match a computer or video input to an audio input. The projector has four computer and three video inputs, but only four audio inputs. Select among audio sources 1, 2, and 3, and CableWizard. (The CableWizard computer input does not have a separate audio input.
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Page 35: Image Menu
Image Position in the menus and clicking either mouse but- ton to cycle through the options. Auto Image The projector automatically adjusts tracking, signal synchroniza- tion and vertical and horizontal position for most computers (Auto Image does not apply to video sources). If you want to... - 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 on again.
- Page 37 Horizontal position Follow these steps to manually adjust the horizontal position: 1 Turn Auto Image off. 2 Highlight Horizontal position, then press the left mouse but- ton to move the image right or press the right mouse button to move the image left. Positioning adjustments are saved when you power off the pro- jector.
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Page 38: Controls 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 instant, 1, 5, 10, 15 and 30 minutes and 1 and 2 hours by clicking the left or right mouse button and cycling through the options. - Page 39 You need to set the Plug and Play setting to Off for the projector to display properly on some older computers. The Plug and Play setting does not affect video images.
- Page 40 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. Click the left or right mouse button to turn this feature off and display a plain black or blue screen instead of the startup screen.
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Page 41: Language Menu
Language Menu Display Audio Image You can display the on-screen menus in English, French, German, Spanish, Chinese or Japanese. Move the cursor to the language you want, then click the left or • right mouse button. The menus redraw immediately. Status Menu This is a read-only window for informational purposes. - Page 42 After 1,900 hours, the message “Change Lamp” temporarily appears on the screen when the projector is turned on. Change the bulb when the brightness is no longer acceptable. See “Replacing the Projection Lamp”...
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Page 43: Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Replace the lamp when the brightness is no longer acceptable. You can order new lamp modules from your InFocus dealer. See “Accessories” on page 44 for information. Follow these steps to replace the projection lamp: 1 Turn off the projector by unplugging the power cord. - Page 44 The lamp module is designed to contain these fragments, but use caution when removing the lamp module. CAUTION: Never operate the projector with the lamp door open or removed. This disrupts the air flow and causes the projector to overheat. &...
- Page 45 9 Replace the lamp door and re-install the seven screws. 10 Plug in the power cord and press the power button to turn the projector back on. The lamp hour counter in the Status menu is automatically reset to zero.
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Page 46: Replacing The Batteries In The Remote Control
5 Slide the battery cover back on the remote. Using the Security Lock The projector has a security connector for use with a PC Guardian Cable Lock System (Figure 27). See “Optional Accessories” on page 44 for ordering information. Refer to the information that came with the lock for instructions on how to use it to secure the projector. -
Page 47: Troubleshooting
Reposition the image using the software. Refer to “Horizontal • position” on page 29 and “Vertical position” on page 29. 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. - Page 48 • figured correctly. Make sure your computer has a compatible video board. The • projector isn’t CGA, EGA or SXGA compatible. If you’re using Windows 98: 1 Open “My Computer” icon, the Control Panel folder and then the Display icon.
- Page 49 Problem: the projector displays vertical lines, “bleeding” or spots Adjust the brightness. See “Brightness” on page 23. • Check the projection lens to see if it needs cleaning. • Problem: no sound Adjust volume. • Verify audio/input connections. Make sure you have selected •...
- Page 50 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 51: Appendix
APPENDIX Specifications The projector must be operated and stored within the tempera- ture and humidity ranges specified. Temperature Operating 50 to 104 Non-operating -4 to 158 Humidity Operating and non-oper. 10% to 90% relative humidity, non-condensing Dimensions 16.5 x 8.25 x 19.5 inches (41.9 x 21.0 x 49.5 cm) Weight 25.5 lbs. -
Page 52: Accessories
Shipping Box Lens Cap User’s Guide User’s Guide CD A/V cable VESA cable 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 Swiss Power Cord... - Page 53 40” Diagonal Portable Projection Screen 50” Diagonal Portable Projection Screen 60” Diagonal Portable Projection Screen 84” Diagonal Pull Down Projection Screen Portable Projector Stand Deluxe Wheeled Projector and Computer Cart Appian Traveler (Digital/Analog CardBus PC Card) eBeam (Web Enabled Electronic Meeting Assistant...
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Page 54: 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 55 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 56 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 57 Key command to Computer activate port 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 Ctrl-Alt-S at bootup Samsung*...
- Page 58 Key command to Computer activate port 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.
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Page 59: 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 60: Projected Image Sizes
NOTE: Use the tables 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 Sizes Diagonal Image Size and Width at Maximum and Minimum Distance... -
Page 61: Rs232 Terminal Specifications
RS232 T erminal Specifications Communication configuration To control the projector from an LCD control panel or terminal software, connect a null modem type RS232 cable and set your computer’s serial port settings to match this communication con- figuration: Setting Bits per second... - Page 62 NOTE: To assure the projector can process a command, wait 3 seconds before entering the next command. A read command returns the range and the current setting, for example: Function Brightness Volume Lamp hours A write request example: (AAA####) where #### Some commands have ranges, while others are absolute.
- Page 63 Brightness Contrast Tint Color Contrast Reset All Auto Source Select Control Default Source Source Volume Mute Balance Fade Image Position Treble Bass Mute Auto Image Resize Manual Sync Setting Manual Tracking Setting Horizontal Position Setting 0-63 0-63 0-63 0-127 0-63 0 = Computer RGBHV 1 = Computer VESA 2 = Computer M1...
- Page 64 USB:Inhibit Screen Saver USB:Mouse Button Current Vertical Position Setting Video Standard Language Video Connection Status TV Connector Control Color Temperature System State Sharpness Standby Time Power Off Time Plug and Play Overscan Menu Splash Screen Display Message Blank Screen Color Audio Select Audio Mode Audio Connection Status...
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Page 65: Index
INDEX accessories, ordering 44 activation commands for laptop com- puters 46 adjusting balance 26 brightness 20, 23 color 24 contrast 23 fade 26 tint 23 volume 21, 25 altitude limits 43 assistance. See Technical Support audio cable, connecting 8, 9, 11 Audio menu 25 Audio menu options Balance 26... - Page 66 Freeze button 20 freezing the projected image 20 fuzzy lines 28 HDTV 1, 10, 27 IBM-compatible computers compatibility 1 icons on the projector 7 image adjusting 13, 15 centering 29 colors don’t match computer’s 41 focusing 15 fuzzy lines 28...
- Page 67 46 compatibility 9 connecting 9 laser pointer 20 lens cap 44 cleaning 35 leveling the projector 16 LP925 project from behind the screen 31 setting up 5 specifications 43 turning off 14 turning on 13 Macintosh computers compatibility 1...
- Page 68 39 text not visible 39 tint, adjusting 23 treble 25 troubleshooting 39 turning off the projector 14 turning on the projector 13 USB mouse 9 USB type B mouse 8, 32 vertical lines displayed 28, 41 VESA connection 8...
- Page 69 (2) years from the date of such purchase. The standard limited warranty excludes the lamps in projectors after 90 days and the accessories after one year. InFocus does not warrant that the Product will meet the specific requirements of the first person or entity that purchases the Product for personal or business use.
- Page 70 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY IT IS UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED THAT INFOCUS’ LIABILITY WHETHER IN CONTRACT, IN TORT, UNDER ANY WARRANTY, IN NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE RETURN OF THE AMOUNT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL INFOCUS BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOST PROFITS, LOST REVENUES OR LOST SAVINGS.