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InFocus LPTM425z User Manual

InFocus LPTM425z User Manual

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    If You Need Assistance Warranty Setting up the Projector Connecting the CableWizard™3 to the Projector Preparing to Connect Your Equipment to the Projector Connecting a Laptop Computer Connecting a Desktop Computer Connecting a Video Player Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image...
  • Page 2 Appendix Specifications Accessories Portable and Laptop Activation Chart Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer Projected Image Size Index...

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    User’s Guide. Hot surface. Do not touch. Warning: An arrow pointing to the lamp door on the projector. Safety Terms: Warning: Don’t look directly into the lens when the projector is • turned on. Warning: Don’t block ventilation openings. •...
  • Page 4 Caution: Do not drop the projector. Transport the projector in • an InFocus-approved case; see page 48 for a list of cases. Caution: For ceiling mount installations, please use the ceiling • mount recommended in this User’s Guide on page 48 and fol- low all instructions provided with it.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    The XGA resolution of the 435z’s projected image is 1024x768. The 435z cannot compress screen resolutions above 1024x768. If your computer’s screen resolution is higher than 1024x768, reset it to a lower resolution before you connect the projector. NOTE: The 425z automatically expands 640x480 images to 800x600.

  • Page 6: 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 7 LP425z or 435z projector and lens cap Soft carry case LP425z/435z User’s Guide, quick start card, and Online User Guide CD Power cord Remote Shipping box contents RCA audio/video (A/V) cable CableWizard CableWizard USB mouse cable CableWizard PS/2 mouse cable...
  • Page 8 IGURE Side view of projector focus ring zoom ring IGURE Front view of projector keypad connector panel speaker...

  • Page 9: Usage Guidelines

    “Troubleshooting” on page 40. Or, check the Service and Support section of our website at http://www.infocus.com/service. 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 10: 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 48 for the part number.

  • Page 11: 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 8 feet (2.4 m) of your computer. If you want to project from behind a translucent screen, set •...

  • Page 12: Connecting The Cablewizard™3 To The Projector

    (referred to as “CableWizard” in this manual for brevity) simplifies the connection process by providing a cen- tral hub for all the connections between the projector and your computer. The connectors on the CableWizard are labeled with icons. The CableWizard also has an LED that lights solid green when the projector is on and CableWizard is functioning prop- erly.

  • Page 13: Preparing To Connect Your Equipment To The Projector

    Preparing to Connect Your Equipment to the Projector Now you’re ready to connect your equipment. Computers are connected to the CableWizard. Video players are connected directly to the projector. Steps for connecting the different types of equipment are given on the pages listed below.

  • Page 14: Connecting A Laptop Computer

    IGURE Connecting the CableWizard to a 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. 2 Plug the other end of the audio cable into the on the CableWizard.
  • Page 15 You must have the appropriate USB drivers installed on your computer to use the USB feature. Windows 98 ships with the appropriate drivers. Now you’re ready to power up the projector and your laptop. Skip to “Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image” on page 16.

  • Page 16: Connecting A 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 17 Do you want to control your computer’s mouse from the projector’s remote or keypad? If your computer has a PS/2 connector, use the PS/2 mouse cable 1 Unplug the mouse cable from your computer. 2 Plug the end of the CableWizard mouse cable into the mouse connector on your computer.

  • Page 18: Connecting A Video Player

    If you’re using S-video, plug the other end of the cable into • the “s-video” connector on the projector (Figure 12). IGURE Connecting the projector to a video player using the standard A/V cable (with composite video connector) audio/video cable...
  • Page 19 A/V cable Connecting the projector to a video player using an S-video cable and the audio con- 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 20: Powering Up The Projector And Adjusting The Image

    3 Turn on the projector by pressing the “I” side of the power switch (see Figure 2 on page 4). The InFocus startup screen displays and the Power LED on • top of the projector lights up (Figure 16 on page 22).

  • Page 21: 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 keypad or remote. This blanks the standby screen for fifteen minutes, but keeps the projector running. (You can change the amount of time the projector stays in standby mode;...

  • Page 22: Using The Projector

    (page 21), adjust the height of the projector (page 21) 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 21).
  • Page 23 NOTE: To control the computer’s mouse from the projector’s remote or keypad, you must connect the mouse cable to the CableWizard. See page 10 for details. left mouse button (on underside of remote) IGURE Remote control Press anywhere on the edge of the disk mouse to move the cursor on the screen.

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Projector

    (Figure 14). To raise the projector: 1 Press and hold the elevator button (Figure 15). 2 Raise the projector to the height you want, then release the button to lock the elevator foot into position. elevator button...

  • Page 25: Using The Keypad And Remote Buttons

    Using the Keypad and Remote Buttons The keypad is lit orange when the projector is on and lit green while the menus are displayed. While the menus are displayed, the volume, source, and standby buttons act as navigation but- tons. See “Using the On-Screen Menus” on page 24 for details.
  • Page 26 , 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 “Standby Time” on page 30 for details. If you press again within 15 minutes, the projector •...

  • Page 27: 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 28: Display Menu

    Display Menu 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. • Tint The tint adjusts the red-green color balance in the projected image.
  • Page 29 Blank Screen Blank Screen determines what color is displayed when there is no active source and when the projector is in standby. Click either mouse button to toggle between blue and black. Reset All Click either mouse button to reset all the options (except Lan- guage, Video Standard, Ceiling and Rear Projection, and Standby Time) in all the menus to their original settings.

  • Page 30: Audio Menu

    Audio Menu 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 31: Image Menu

    “off”. Auto Resize automatically resizes the image by scaling it up or Auto Resize down. It only affects computer images that are not the projector’s native resolution. When is on, the projector makes the best fit of the Auto Resize image to the screen.
  • Page 32 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 33: 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 1, 5, 10, and 15 minutes and 1 and 2 hours by clicking either mouse button and cycling through the options.
  • Page 34 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 35: Language Menu

    Display Startup Screen This setting toggles between On and Off. When this feature is On, the InFocus startup screen appears when the projector starts up and remains until an active source is detected. The startup screen contains information on contacting InFocus. Click either mouse button to turn this feature off and display a plain black or blue screen instead of the startup screen.

  • Page 36: Status Menu

    Status Menu This is a read-only window for informational purposes. To dis- play the status window, select Show status from the menu, then click either mouse button. To remove the window, click either mouse button. IGURE Status menu Lamp hours used Indicates how many hours the current lamp has been in use.
  • Page 37 Software version Indicates the projector’s software version. This information is useful when contacting Technical Support. CableWizard version Indicates the CableWizard’s software version. This information is useful when contacting Technical Support. Source Indicates the active source, Computer or Video.

  • Page 38: Maintenance & Troubleshooting

    These types of bulbs deteriorate over time. Replace the lamp when the brightness is no longer acceptable. You can order new lamp modules from your InFocus dealer. See “Accessories” on page 47 for information. Follow these steps to replace the projection lamp: 1 Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord.
  • Page 39 CAUTION: Never operate the projector with the lamp door open or removed. This disrupts the air flow and causes the projector to overheat. & 4 Pull the lamp door up and remove it. IGURE Removing the lamp door 5 Loosen the two non-removable screws on the outside of the module.
  • Page 40 6 Slide the lamp connector to the right to disconnect it from the projector (Figure 26). 7 Remove the module (Figure 27). IGURE Sliding the lamp connector IGURE Removing the lamp module WARNING: Do not drop the lamp module or touch the glass bulb! The glass may shatter and cause injury.

  • Page 41: Replacing The Batteries In The Remote Control

    10 Tighten the screws on the outside of the module. 11 Slide the lamp connector to the left to re-attach it. 12 Insert the tabs at the top of the lamp door into the projector and press the lamp door into place.

  • Page 42: Using The Kensington Lock

    The projector has a Kensington Security Standard connector for use with a Kensington MicroSaver Security System (Figure 28). Refer to the information that came with the Kensington System for instructions on how to use it to secure the projector. IGURE Installing the Kensington lock...

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    Reposition the image. 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. See page 10 •...
  • Page 44 You might need to turn everything off and power up the • equipment again in the proper order. Refer to your com- puter’s documentation to determine the correct order. Make sure your laptop’s external video port is turned on. See •...
  • Page 45 • tion off in the Controls menu. The image should immediately return to forward projection. See “Rear Projection” on page 31. Problem: the projector displays vertical lines, “bleeding” or spots Adjust the brightness. See “Brightness” on page 25. • Check the projection lens to see if it needs cleaning.
  • Page 46 The most current troubleshooting information can be found in the Service and Support section of our website at http://www.infocus.com/service. 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) •...

  • Page 47: Appendix

    APPENDIX Specifications The projectors must be operated and stored within the tempera- ture and humidity ranges specified. Temperature Operating 50 to 104 F (10 to 40 C) Non-operating -4 to 158 F (-20 to 70 C) Humidity Operating and non-oper. 5% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing Dimensions 3.9 x 9 x 12.5 inches (9.9 x 22.9 x 31.8 cm)
  • Page 48 Video Audio Input Input Impedance 5K ohm DC coupled Maximum Input Voltage or R Sensitivity 100 mV at 1 KHz for 88 dB SPL at 1 meter Connector Type RCA jack Computer Audio Input Input Impedance 10K ohm nominal, AC coupled Maximum Input Voltage or R Sensitivity...

  • Page 49: Accessories

    Executive Remote Plus with batteries Projection Lamp Module Lens Cap Audio/Video Cable Online User’s Guide 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 50 NOTE: You can purchase these items by contacting your dealer or InFocus Catalog Sales at 1-800-660-0024. Optional Accessories Personal Plus Accessory Pack, includes: Deluxe Soft Case (CA-C132) CableWizard 3 (SP-CW3) Executive Remote (HW-EXREM) Deluxe Soft Case ATA Travel Case Executive Leather Case...

  • Page 51: Portable And Laptop Activation Chart

    Mac Portable and Mac PowerBook Aspen automatic NOTE: Visit our website at www.infocus.com for the most cur- rent activation chart. It is located in the Technical Library in the Ser- vice and Support section. NOTE: Often, pressing the key...
  • Page 52 Key command to Computer activate port Austin Ctrl-Alt-comma Award FN-F6 BCC* automatic 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...
  • Page 53 Key command to Computer activate port Everex* setup screen option For-A Ctrl-Alt-Shift-C Fujitsu FN-F10 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...
  • Page 54 Key command to Computer activate port Magitronic FN-F4 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-<...
  • Page 55 Key command to Computer activate port Twinhead* FN-F7 FN-F5 Automatic 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.

  • Page 56: 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 57: Projected Image Size

    NOTE: Use these charts and tables to help you determine pro- jected 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 Ser- vice and Support section.
  • Page 58 IGURE Projected image size for LP435z Table 3: Image Size, Width and Height for LP435z-maximum image size Distance to Diagonal Screen (feet) (feet) 12.9 16.0 24.5 Table 4: Image Size, Width and Height for LP435z-minimum image size Distance to Diagonal Screen (feet) (feet) 12.4...

  • Page 59: Index

    27 brightness 25 color 26 contrast 25 tint 25 treble 27 volume 23, 27 adjusting the height of the projector 21 altitude limits 45 assistance. See Technical Support Audio menu 27 Audio menu options Bass 27 Treble 27 Volume 27...
  • Page 60 48 fuzzy lines 29 IBM-compatible computers compatibility 2 connecting 10–13 icons on CableWizard 8 on the projector 9 image adjusting 16, 19 centering 29 colors don’t match computer’s 43 focusing 21 fuzzy lines 29 has lines or spots 42...
  • Page 61 lamp ordering 47 replacing 35 turns off unexpectedly 43 lamp hour counter 33 Language menu 32 language, selecting for menus 32 laptop computers activation sequence to allow secondary display 49 connecting IBM-compatible 10 lens cap 47 cleaning 35 LP425z/435z cases 47, 48 ceiling mounted 30 project from behind the screen 30, 31...
  • Page 62 40 text not visible 40 tint, adjusting 25 treble, adjusting 27 troubleshooting 40 turning off the projector 17 turning on the projector 16 USB mouse 11 vertical lines displayed 29, 42 video 25 video mirroring on a PowerBook 54...

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