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InFocus LP260 User Manual

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  • Page 1 U S E R ’ S G U I D E...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2000 by InFocus Corporation Wilsonville, Oregon. All rights reserved.
  • Page 3 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 4 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 LP260 projector conforms to the following directives and norms: Directive 89/336/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    If You Need Assistance Warranty Setting up the Projector Connecting a Computer Connecting a Video Player Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image Turning Off the Projector Using the Projector Adjusting the Image Using the Remote Control Using the Keypad and Remote Buttons...

  • Page 7: 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 8 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.

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Image Resolution The SVGA resolution of the LP260’s projected image is 800x600. The projector cannot compress screen resolutions above 1280x1024. If your computer’s screen resolution is higher than 1280x1024, reset it to a lower resolution before you connect the projector.
  • Page 10 IGURE Shipping box contents LP260 projector + lens cap Soft carry case User’s Guide and quick start card Power cords Remote control Macintosh adapter VGA computer cable Computer audio cable AV Audio cable Composite video cable S-video cable Control cable for PS/2 port...
  • Page 11 IR receiver air intake vent exhaust vent adjustable foot adjustable foot IGURE Views of the projector...

  • Page 12: 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 Customer Service directly at . Call between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. PST, Monday 1-800-799-9911 through Friday.

  • 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’ r e connecting a computer, make sure the distance between it and the projector is 6 feet or less. NOTE: Pressing the reset button with a pen causes the projector to shut down and restart. Only press this button if the projector has locked up.

  • Page 15: Connecting A Computer

    Computer in Audio cable* Audio input Speakers Amplifier Now you’re ready to power up the projector and your computer. Skip to “Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image” on page 9. Laptop computer Serial port Audio output ADB port...

  • Page 16: Connecting A Video Player

    Speakers Amplifier IGURE Connecting the projector to a video source The projector is compatible with these major broadcast video standards: NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, and SECAM. It automatically adjusts to optimize its performance for the incoming video. Video disk player...

  • Page 17: 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 Ready indicator on top of the projector lights green, •...

  • Page 18: Turning Off The Projector

    To turn off the projector, press the “Power off?” appears on the screen. Press the to turn the projector off. The Lamp indicator lights, and the Ready indicator dims. The fans run for 90 seconds after the pro- jector is turned off. When the projector has cooled, the Ready indicator lights green, indicating you can turn the projector back on if desired.

  • Page 19: Using The Projector

    (Figure 8). To raise the projector: 1 Lift the front of the projector and lift the feet lock latches on both sides of the projector (Figure 8). 2 Raise the projector to the height you want, then release the latches to lock the elevator feet into position.
  • Page 20 IGURE Adjusting the height of the projector Keystone Adjustment Use this feature to adjust the image vertically and make a squarer image. 1 Press the keystone up/down stone in the Screen menu (see page 16 for details on the menu).

  • Page 21: Using The Remote Control

    (not at the computer). The range for opti- mum operation is about 16 feet and 60 degrees from the front of the projector (see Figure 10). If you point the remote at the projec- tion screen, the distance to the screen and back to the projector must be less than or equal to 16 feet.
  • Page 22 on/off switch select button IGURE Remote control Press anywhere on the edge of the sor on the screen. You can move the cursor at any angle by press- ing the corresponding edge of the button. See “Using the Keypad and Remote Buttons” starting on page 15 for a description of the function buttons.

  • Page 23: Using The Keypad And Remote Buttons

    See select “Using the On-Screen Menus” on page 17. Power Press this to turn the projector on and off. See page 9 for the power-up sequence and page 10 for the power off sequence. Menu Press the button to open the on-screen menus.
  • Page 24 Source (keypad only) or Computer and Video (remote only) When you have more than one source (computer and video) con- nected to the projector, select between them by pressing the button on the keypad or the source the remote. Keystone Use this button to adjust the keystone distortion.

  • Page 25: 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. Most of these adjustments aren’t available directly from the keypad. To open the on-screen menus, press the remote or keypad. A red frame appears around the selected menu.

  • Page 26: Computer Adjustments

    “Go to PC adj.” may appear and the settings must be input manually. If the message “No sig- nal” appears, verify the connections between the projector and the computer. See Troubleshooting on page 39 for more informa- tion.
  • Page 27 However, some computers employ unique signal formats that the projector cannot handle properly. These images may flicker or appear non-synchronized. The PC adjustment feature allows you to specify parameters to match the unique signal formats and save and restore five different unique settings.
  • Page 28 3 Move to the parameter you want to change using the buttons, and adjust each setting using the down buttons. 4 Navigate to “Save” and press the The parameter is memorized in the selected mode. 5 To activate the mode, select it in the System Select menu (see “System Menu”...
  • Page 29 Display area The area displayed by the projector. Point the arrow at the Dis- play area option and press the button to open a dialog box select where you can select the resolution from a list, or adjust the value with the left and right buttons.
  • Page 30 Image Menu The Image menu allows you to manually adjust the image. 1 Select the Image menu. The “Image Adjustments” menu appears. Fine sync Adjust the sync as necessary from 0 to 255 to eliminate flicker in the image. Horiz. Size Press the buttons to adjust the number of dots in one hori- point...
  • Page 31 Gamma Press the point left right to 16. Auto Image menu Auto image automatically adjusts fine sync, total dots, and image position for most computers. You can turn these automatic adjustments off and set these parameters manually, if desired. 1 Select Auto Image in the menu. The “Auto Adjust Image”...
  • Page 32 Position menu You can move the image up, down, left and right using this menu. 1 Select the Position menu. The “Position” menu appears. 2 Use the buttons to adjust the position. point Press the button to chose a position. To cancel this adjust- select ment, press any button except the position menu...
  • Page 33 2 Move the cursor to the desired feature. True Select True to display the image in its original size. If the original size is larger than 800x600, the projector enters Digital Zoom automatically. Keystone Select Keystone to adjust the image vertically and make a squarer image.

  • Page 34: Video Adjustments

    In this mode, the projector automatically detects the incoming video source and adjusts itself to optimize performance. Video/S-Video/Y, Pb/Cb/Cr When more than one video source is connected and the projector cannot select the proper video source, select the desired source in the menu.
  • Page 35 When the video system is PAL-M or PAL-N, select the system manually. PAL/SECAM/NTSC/NTSC4.43/PAL-M/PAL-N If the projector can’t display the proper video signal, select the broadcast signal format from the menu. system menu...
  • Page 36 When the video signal is from the Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr jacks: Auto In this mode, the projector automatically detects the incoming video source and adjusts itself to optimize performance. Component Video Signal Format If the projector can’t display the proper video signal, select the component signal format from the menu.
  • Page 37 Screen menu 1 Press the button, navigate to the Screen menu, then menu press the button. select The “Video Screen” menu appears. 2 Press the button and position the red arrow by the point down desired option. Regular Screen Normal video image size with 4x3 aspect ratio. Wide Screen Resizes the image for wide screen size with 16x9 aspect ratio.
  • Page 38 Image Menu 1 Press the button, navigate to the Image menu, then menu press the button. select The “Image Adjustments” menu appears. 2 Press the button and position the red arrow by the point down parameter you want to adjust. To change a value, press the left or right button.
  • Page 39 Contrast The contrast controls the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the picture. Adjusting the contrast changes the amount of black and white in the image. Press the point left button to decrease the contrast, press the button to point right increase the contrast, making the blacks appear blacker and the...
  • Page 40 Setting menu, then menu press the button. select The “Other Projector Setting” menu appears. 2 Press the button and position the red arrow by the point down parameter you want to adjust. To change a value, press the button.
  • Page 41 When you turn Ceiling on, the projector turns the image upside down for ceiling-mounted projection. Rear When you turn Rear on, the projector reverses the image so you can project from behind a translucent screen. Power Management This feature preserves lamp life by automatically turning the lamp off after no signal has been detected for five minutes.
  • Page 42 Language menu You can display the on-screen menus in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, or Japanese. 1 Press the button, navigate to the Language menu, then menu press the button. select The “Select Language” menu appears. 2 Press the button and position the red arrow by the point down desired language, then press the language menu...

  • Page 43: Maintenance & Troubleshooting

    Cleaning the Fan Intake Filters The fan intake filters on the bottom of the projector catch dust and particles in the air. If the filters become clogged, the projector does not cool properly and may malfunction. To prevent this, clean the filters after every 100 hours of use.

  • Page 44: Replacing The Projection Lamp

    Replacing the Projection Lamp The Lamp Replacement indicator lights yellow when the lamp needs to be replaced. You can order new lamp modules from your InFocus dealer. See “Accessories” on page 44 for informa- tion. Follow these steps to replace the projection lamp: 1 Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord.
  • Page 45 The lamp mod- ule 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 46: Replacing The Batteries In The Remote Control

    7 Replace the lamp door and the screw. 8 Plug in the power cord and press the projector back on. 9 To reset the lamp replacement monitor timer, press the button, select the Setting menu, then navigate to the Lamp Age option.

  • Page 47: 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 48 Reposition the image using the menu. Refer to “H Position/V • Position” on page 20. 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 49 Projection Lamp” on page 36. Problem: Lamp shuts off A minor power surge may cause the lamp to shut off. Unplug • the projector, wait at least a minute, then plug it back in. Make sure the vents are not blocked. •...
  • 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 projector’s label) •...

  • Page 51: Appendix

    APPENDIX Specifications The projector must be operated and stored within the tempera- ture and humidity ranges specified. Temperature Operating 41 to 95 Non-operating 14 to 140 Humidity Operating and non-oper. 80% relative humidity, non-condensing Dimensions 7.4 x 2.9 x 11.4 inches (18.9 x 7.5 x 29.0 cm) Weight 5.5 lbs.

  • Page 52: Accessories

    NOTE: Use only InFocus- approved accessories. Other products have not been tested with the projector. Accessories Standard Accessories (ship with the projector) Quick Start Card User’s Guide Soft Case Shipping Box Power Cord (North American) Power Cord (European) VGA computer cable...
  • Page 53 Portable Projector Stand eBeam (Web Enabled Electronic Meeting Assistant) Year Advantage Service Plan (1 year extension) NOTE: You can purchase these CA-C161 items by contacting your dealer or CA-C133 InFocus Catalog Sales at CA-ATA-260 1-800-660-0024. CA-C160 CA-C142 SP-MAC15 SP-VGA15 SP-AV30 HW-RF-GPRO...

  • 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 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 PS/2 SC select choice (CRT, LCD, etc.)
  • Page 57 Key command to Computer activate port 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* setup screen option Sanyo setup screen option Sharp...
  • Page 58 Key command to Computer activate port 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 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 61: Index

    INDEX accessories, ordering 44, 45 activation commands for laptop com- puters 46 adjusting height of the projector 11 volume 16 altitude limits 43 assistance. See Technical Support buttons on keypad Menu 15 Standby 16 Volume 16 cables M1-DA analog computer cable 2...
  • Page 62 46 compatibility 7 connecting 7 LED 15 lens cap 44 cleaning 35 LP260 cases 44 setting up 5 specifications 43 turning off 10 turning on 9 M1-DA analog computer cable 2 Macintosh computers compatibility 1 Menu button 17 menus.
  • Page 63 (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 64 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.

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