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InFocus LP 120 User Manual

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  • Page 1 ® PERSONAL PROJECTION. PERFECTED. USER’S GUIDE...
  • Page 3 This entire user’s guide is available on the enclosed CD as an Adobe Acrobat pdf file in the following languages: English, French, German, Italian, Norwe- gian, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese. Before using this projector, please read these instructions.
  • Page 4 Microsoft Corporation. Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks or regis- tered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Digital Light Processing is a trade- mark or registered trademark of Texas Instruments. InFocus and LP are trademarks or registered trademarks of InFocus Corporation.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Important Operating Considerations Do not place the projector on a tablecloth or other soft covering that may block the vents. Intake vents are placed along the left, front and back sides of the projector. Exhaust vents are placed along the right side of the projec- tor.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    It fits comfortably in your laptop bag then transitions easily into your presentation environment. It is easy to connect, easy to use, and easy to maintain. The InFocus Interactive Display on the top of the projector gives you constant feedback on the status of the projector.

  • Page 8: Connecting A Computer

    Connect the black end of the computer cable to the Computer in connector on the projector. Connect the blue end to the video (VGA) port on your com- puter. If you are using a desktop computer with a single VGA port, you first need to disconnect the monitor from that computer’s video port.

  • Page 9: Displaying A Computer Image

    Make sure your laptop’s external video port is active. Many laptops do not automatically turn on their external video port when a projector is connected. Refer to your computer’s documentation to learn the activation commands specific for your computer. For example, some lap- tops use a key combination of FN + F5 to turn the external display on and off.

  • Page 10: First-Time Projector Use With Windows 98

    First-time projector use with Windows 98 The first time you connect a computer running Windows 98 to the projector, the computer recognizes the projector as “new hardware” and the Add New Hardware Wizard appears. Follow these instructions to use the Wiz- ard to load the correct driver (which was installed with your Windows operating system).
  • Page 11 Skip this page if you did not connect the USB portion of the computer cable. The USB connection enables slide advance during presentations and projector control software. For Windows 98: • If you connected the USB cable, the Add New Hardware Wizard appears again.

  • Page 12: Adjusting The Image

    Adjusting the image Adjust the height of the projector, if necessary, by pressing the release but- ton to extend the elevator foot. Position the projector the desired distance from the screen at a 90 degree angle to the screen. See page 38 for a table listing screen sizes and distances.

  • Page 13: Connecting A Video Device

    Plug the audio cable into the other end of the audio cable adapter and into the audio in connector on the projector. Connect the black power cable to the connector on the side of the projector and to your electrical outlet. The Power LED on the keypad turns solid green and the fans start to run.

  • Page 14: Displaying A Video Image

    ? No video image? Try pressing the Source or Auto Image button on the keypad. Get help on page 15. Adjust the height of the projector by pressing the release button to extend the elevator foot. Position the projector the desired distance from the screen at a 90 degree angle to the screen.
  • Page 15 Adjust the zoom using the tab or the focus using the dial by rotating them until the desired image size and sharpness are produced. adjust zoom and focus zoom focus If the image is not square, adjust the keystone using the buttons on the key- adjust keystone pad.

  • Page 16: Shutting Down The Projector

    When Power Save is enabled, Screen Save is disabled. See page 31. Turning off the projector To turn off the projector, press the power button and verify that you want to turn the projector off by pressing the power button again within 3 seconds.
  • Page 17 Source Troubleshooting Problem No startup screen Only startup screen appears Solution Plug power cable in and press the power button. Remove lens cap. source Press the Source button Activate laptop’s external port or restart laptop Result Correct image Computer image projected...
  • Page 18 No computer image, just the words “Signal out of range” Adjust computer refresh rate in Control Panel>Display>Settings>Advanced> Adapter (location varies by operating system) You may also need to set a different resolution on your computer, as shown on the following page Computer image projected...
  • Page 19 Image fuzzy or cropped Remote control not advancing PowerPoint slides Set your computer’s display resolution to the native resolution of the projector (Start>Settings>Control Panel>Display>Settings tab, select1024x768) For a laptop, disable laptop monitor or turn-on dual- display mode Connect computer cable (page 6), then...
  • Page 20 Projector troubleshooting Problem Image not square Edges of video image distorted Image not sharp Solution Adjust keystone on keypad Turn Overscan on in the Picture>Advanced menu Adjust Sharpness in the Picture>Advanced menu Result Square image Correct image Correct image...
  • Page 21 Image does not fit 16:9 screen Image reversed left to right Video image “torn” and fragmented A A B B Change aspect ratio to 16:9 in Picture>Aspect ratio menu Turn off Rear in Settings>System menu Change Video Standard in Picture>Advanced menu Correct image Correct image Correct image...
  • Page 22 Picture and Advanced menus. Also, adjust color and tint (video sources only). Make sure vents aren’t blocked; allow projector to cool for one minute Correct image COLOR Unplug projector; wait one minute; plug in projector and turn it on: lamp lights...
  • Page 23 Image not centered on screen This product is backed by a limited two-year warranty. An extended war- ranty may be purchased from your dealer. When sending the projector in for repair, we recommend shipping the unit in its original packing material, or having a professional packaging company pack the unit for shipping.

  • Page 24: Using The Keypad Buttons

    Most buttons are described in detail in other sections, but here is an over- view of their functions: power–turns the projector on (page 7) and off (page 14). menu–displays the on-screen menus (page 27). select–confirms choices made in the menus (page 27).

  • Page 25: Using The Remote Control

    + and - ends of the batteries, sliding them into place, and then replacing the cover. To operate, point the remote at the projection screen or at the projector (not at the computer). The range of optimum operation is about 30 feet (9.14m).

  • Page 26: Using The Audio

    Using the audio To play sound from the projector, connect your source to the Audio In con- nector on the projector. To adjust the volume, use the buttons on the keypad. Troubleshooting audio If there is no sound, check the following: •...

  • Page 27: Optimizing Computer Images

    The remote’s Effect button allows you to assign various features to the key. The default effect is About, which displays information about the projector and current source. You can select from Blank, Mute, Aspect Ratio, Source, Auto Image, Freeze, Zoom, and About. See page 32 for details.

  • Page 28: Optimizing Video Images

    Presets. This allows you to quickly recall these settings later. See page 29. Customizing the projector You can customize the projector for your specific setup and needs. See page 31 to page 33 for details on these features. •...

  • Page 29: Using The Menus

    • The About menu provides a read-only display of information about the projector and source. Certain menu items may be hidden until a particular source is connected. For example, Sharpness is only available for video sources and will be hid- den when a computer source is active.

  • Page 30: Picture Menu

    1.78:1, or 16:9. The default is 4:3, which displays the input resized up or down to fill the display area. Select Native to see the unmodified input with no resizing by the projector. Select 16:9 to watch enhanced widescreen DVDs.
  • Page 31 Presets: The provided Presets optimize the projector for displaying com- puter presentations, film images, and video images. (Film input is material Save User Presets originally captured on a film camera, like a movie; video input is material Presets originally captured on a video camera, like a TV show or sporting event.) You can use the preset as a starting point, then further customize the set- tings for each source.
  • Page 32 (The video standard options may vary depending on your region of the world.) If the projector is unable to detect the correct standard, the Color Temperature Color Control colors may not look right or the image may appear “torn.”...

  • Page 33: Settings Menu

    Source. If no source is found, a blank screen displays. When Autosource is checked, Power-up Source determines which source the projector defaults to at power-up. If no signal is present, the projector checks the sources in order until a source is found or until power down.
  • Page 34 Screen Save: automatically blanks the screen with a black color after no sig- nals are detected for a preset number of minutes (the default is 30 minutes). The image returns when an active source is detected or a remote or keypad button is pressed.
  • Page 35 Language: allows you to select a language for the onscreen display of menus and messages. Language Service: to use these features, highlight them and press Select. Service menu Factory Reset: restores all settings (except Lamp Hours) to their default after displaying a confirmation dialog box. Lamp Reset: resets the lamp hours counter in the About menu to zero after displaying a confirmation dialog box.

  • Page 36: Maintenance

    Abrasive cleaners, solvents or other harsh chemicals might scratch the lens. Lightly wipe the cleaning cloth over the lens in a circular motion. If you don’t intend to use the projector immediately, replace the lens cap. clean the lens with a soft dry cloth...

  • Page 37: Replacing The Projection Lamp

    Turn off the projector and unplug the power cable. Wait 60 minutes to allow the projector to cool thoroughly. Turn the projector upside down and loosen the two screws on the lamp door. Pry the door straight up to disengage the power interrupt connec- tor (located on the underside of the door) and remove the lamp door.
  • Page 38 WARNINGS: • To avoid burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 60 minutes before you replace the lamp. • Do not drop the lamp module. The glass may shatter and cause injury.

  • Page 39: Appendix

    Appendix Accessories Standard Accessories (ship with the projector) Part Number Protective Sleeve 110-0694-xx Accessory Pouch 110-0693-xx Shipping Box (with packaging) 110-0696-xx Computer Cable 6.6 ft (2 m) SP-DVI-A S-Video Cable 6 ft (1.8 m) 210-0125-xx S-video to RCA Adapter 515-0027-xx Audio Cable 6 ft (1.8 m)

  • Page 40: Red Led Behavior And Projector Errors

    Red LED behavior and projector errors If the projector is not functioning properly and the red LED is blinking, con- sult Table 2 to determine a possible cause. There are two second pauses between the blinking cycles. Visit our website for more details on the red LED error codes.
  • Page 41 About 32 accessories 5, 37 activation commands for laptops 7 Advanced menu 30 advancing slides 6 Aspect Ratio 32 audio 24 audio adapter 11 Audio In connector 6, 11 audio volume 13 Auto Image 22, 32 Auto Power 31 Blank Screen 32 blinking green 14 blinking red 14 Brightness 10, 28...
  • Page 42 26 optional accessories 37 resetting 33 shutdown 14 standard accessories 37 troubleshooting problems 14 projector height 10, 12 projector positioning 10, 12, 30, 38 Rear 31 remote control advancing slides 6, 23 batteries 23 Effect key 23 laser pointer 23...
  • Page 43 All exchanged parts and products replaced under this Warranty will become prop- erty of InFocus. InFocus’ sole obligation is to supply (or pay for) all labor necessary to repair the Product found to be defective within the Warranty period and to repair or replace defective parts with new parts or, at the option of InFocus, serviceable used parts that are equivalent or superior to new parts performance.
  • Page 44 To Obtain Warranty Service During the Limited Warranty period, to exercise this Limited Warranty, the purchaser must first contact 1) InFocus, 2) a service facility authorized by InFocus or 3) the place of original purchase. InFocus Customer Service - 1-800-799-9911 or techsupport@infocus.com...

  • Page 45: If You Need Assistance

    IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE… call InFocus Customer Ser vice directly at 1-800-799-9911. SUPPORT IS FREE between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday. Support is available in North America after hours and weekends for a fee at 1-888-592-6800.
  • Page 46 InFocus Corporation 27700B SW Parkway Avenue Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-9215 1-800-294-6400 • 503-685-8888 Fax: 503-685-8887 http://www.infocus.com In Europe: InFocus International BV Strawinskylaan 585 1077 XX Amsterdam The Netherlands Phone: +31 20 579 2000 Fax: +31 20 579 2999 In Asia: 238A Thomson Road...

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