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InFocus LP 730 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 Laptop Computer Connecting an IBM-Compatible Desktop Computer Connecting an Apple PowerBook Computer Connecting a Macintosh Desktop Computer...
  • Page 2 Maintenance & Troubleshooting Cleaning the Lens Cleaning the Fan Intake Filter Replacing the Projection Lamp 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

    Do Not Look Into The Lens! Be extremely careful not to look into the projection lens when the projector is turned on. The bright light may harm your eyes. Be especially careful to keep children from looking into the lens.
  • Page 4 Openings in the projector case provide ventilation to protect it from overheating. Keep loose papers and other objects well away from the grills. Do not place the projector on top of or close to a computer or other heat-producing equipment.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION ® The In Focus LP™ 725 and 730 lightweight multimedia projec- tors combine powerful and sophisticated features with easy-to- use, intuitive controls. Built-in multimedia features include audio, a palette of 16.7 million colors and active matrix liquid crystal display (LCD) technology. The 700 series projectors are ideal for high-performance business, training and imaging appli- cations that demand exceptional color quality.

  • Page 6: Compatibility

    Most standard VCRs, camcorders and laser disc players. • Unpacking the Projector The projector comes with the items shown in Figure 1. Check to make sure all are included. Contact your In Focus dealer immedi- ately if anything is missing.
  • Page 7 LP 725 or 730 projector LP 725/730 User’s Guide power cord remote and batteries RCA audio/video (A/V) cable Not shown: Quick Start card, online user guide CD-ROM, lens cap IGURE Shipping box contents CableWizard CableWizard computer cable CableWizard mouse cable...
  • Page 8 IGURE Side view of projector power switch power cord focus ring connector IGURE Front view of projector speaker connector panel remote control receiver zoom ring...

  • 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. Do not block the grills on the projector. Restricting the air flow • can cause it to overheat and turn off.

  • 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 (3 m) 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

    CableWizard. Connecting the CableWizard™ to the Projector The CableWizard simplifies the connection process by providing a central hub for all the connections between the projector and your computer. The connectors on the CableWizard are labeled with icons. Connect the end of the CableWizard cable to the connector on the projector’s connector panel (Figure 5).
  • Page 12 If you’re connecting an • IBM-compatible desktop or laptop com- , turn the selector until the window displays “PC.” puter computer audio Selecting the IBM-compatible connectors on the CableWizard If you’re connecting a • Macintosh desktop or an Apple PowerBook , turn the selector until the window displays “Mac™.”...

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

    CableWizard computer cable to your computer, contact In Focus Technical Support. 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 pro- jector.

  • Page 14: 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 15 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 16: 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 17 NOTE: You cannot use your computer’s mouse and the projector’s remote at the same time. 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.

  • Page 18: Connecting An Apple Powerbook Computer

    CableWizard computer cable into the connector on the CableWizard. 3 If you want the projector display to be the same as the Power- Book’s screen display, turn on video mirroring. (See “Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer” on page 57 for additional information.)
  • Page 19 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 the (ADB) connector on your PowerBook.

  • Page 20: 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 21 NOTE: You cannot use your computer’s mouse and the projector’s remote at the same time. 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.

  • Page 22: 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 19). Connecting the projector to a video player using the standard A/V cable (with composite audio/video cable video connector) IGURE...
  • 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

    Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Plug the power cord into the front of the projector, then plug it into your electrical outlet. A surge-protected power strip is recommended if power surges are common in your area.

  • Page 25: Turning Off The Projector

    If you don’t want to hear the sound from your computer or • video player, press the Turning Off the Projector If you want to turn off the projector for a short period of time, press the button on the keypad. This blanks the screen for standby 15 minutes, but keeps the projector running.

  • Page 26: 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 27 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 28: Adjusting The Projector

    To zoom the image, rotate the zoom ring. This adjusts the image size without affecting focus. focus ring The projector is equipped with a self-locking, quick-release eleva- tor foot and button (Figure 24) and a leveling knob (Figure 23). elevator button...
  • Page 29 To raise the projector: 1 Press and hold the elevator button (Figure 22). 2 Raise the projector to the height you want, then release the button to lock the elevator foot into position. 3 If necessary, use the leveling knob (Figure 23) to adjust the angle of the projected image.

  • Page 30: Using The Keypad Buttons

    • Computer When you have more than one source (computer or LiteShow Pro and video) connected to the projector, select between them by pressing the button for the source you want. Press to display your computer image or LiteShow Pro computer presentation.
  • Page 31 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 29. Mute Pressing the button silences the internal speaker. It also mute silences any external speakers that are connected.

  • Page 32: Using The On-Screen Menus

    15 minutes. After 15 minutes, the lamp goes out if you haven’t pressed change the amount of time the projector stays in standby mode; see “Standby TIme” on page 37 for details. If you press again within 15 minutes, the projector •...
  • Page 33 disk mouse left mouse button IGURE Disk mouse and mouse buttons on keypad To change a menu setting, move the cursor to the setting you want to change, then use one of the two mouse buttons to make changes. All changes are saved when you close the menus. The status bar at the top of the menu display indicates the source that is currently active (Computer or Video) and any peripherals that are connected.

  • Page 34: Display Menu Functions

    Display Menu Functions 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. • Contrast The contrast controls the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the picture.
  • Page 35 Blank Screen Blank Screen determines what color is displayed when there is no active source and when the projector is in standby. Click the but- ton to toggle between the two options. Reset All Click either mouse button to reset all the options (except Lan- guage, Video Standard, Ceiling, and Rear Projection) in all the menus to their original settings.

  • Page 36: Audio Menu Functions

    Audio Menu Functions 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. Balance The balance setting controls the balance between the left and right external speakers.
  • Page 37 NOTE: The Treble and Bass settings apply only to the projector’s internal speaker. External speakers typically have their own tone controls. Fade The fade setting controls the balance between the internal and external speakers. The setting appears gray and won’t highlight if external speakers aren’t connected.

  • Page 38: Image Menu Functions

    Auto Resize down. When is on, the projector makes the best fit of the Auto Resize image to the screen. If you turn image may be either cropped or too small for the screen.
  • Page 39 2 Press the left or right mouse buttons repeatedly until the image is sharp and free of streaks. Manual Tracking The tracking function adjusts the projector to match the video signal from your computer. The projector usually adjusts the tracking automatically when you connect your computer. How-...

  • Page 40: Controls Menu Functions

    This option lets you select how long the lamp stays on and the blank screen is displayed when you enter standby mode before the projector turns off. Select among 1, 5, 10, and 15 minutes by clicking the button and cycling through the options.
  • Page 41 Click the button to toggle between the options. Auto Source Select This setting toggles between On and Off. When this feature is Off, the projector defaults to the source selected in Default Source. To display another source, you must manually select one by press- ing the button on the keypad.

  • Page 42: Maintenance & Troubleshooting

    Cleaning the Fan Intake Filter The fan intake filter on the bottom of the projector catches dust and particles in the air. If the filter becomes clogged, the projector does not cool properly and may malfunction. To prevent this, clean the filter after every 100 hours of use.
  • Page 43 & IGURE Removing the filter door 3 Clean the filter. Use a vacuum cleaner set on low power to remove the dust • and dirt. IGURE Cleaning the air filter 4 Replace the filter. First, insert the side with the tabs, then press the other end •...

  • Page 44: Replacing The Projection Lamp

    After 2000 hours of use, the lamp monitor LED, marked projector near the keypad, lights. After 2050 hours, the lamp switches off completely and must be replaced. You can order new lamp modules from your In Focus dealer.
  • Page 45 WARNING: Do not drop the lamp module or touch the glass bulb! The glass may shatter and cause injury. & IGURE Removing the lamp module 7 Align the new lamp module in the correct direction. 8 Gently push the module in as far as it goes (Figure 36). 9 Tighten the screws on the outside of the module.

  • Page 46: Replacing The Batteries In The Remote Control

    11 Replace the screw and tighten it. 12 Plug in the power cord and turn the projector back on. The lamp monitor light and lamp hour counter in the Status bar on the menus are automatically reset. Replacing the Batteries in the Remote Control The life of the batteries depends on how often and how long you use the remote.

  • Page 47: 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 keypad. standby 4 If the projector still doesn’t display an image, restart the com-...

  • Page 48: Solutions To Common Problems

    • tional 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 you have removed the lens cap from the projection •...
  • Page 49 27 or “Video” on page 29. You might need to turn everything off and power up the equip- • ment again. Make sure you power up in this order: projector, computer monitor, computer. It is especially important that you follow this sequence for Macintosh computers.
  • Page 50 Make sure the projection screen is at least 4 feet (1.2m) from the • projector. Make sure the projector is turned off, then check the projection • lens to see if it needs cleaning. Problem: Image and menus are reversed left to right Rear projection mode is probably turned on.
  • Page 51 A minor power surge may cause the lamp to shut off. Turn the • projector off, wait at least 30 seconds, then turn it back on. Problem: Remote not operating correctly You might need to replace the batteries. See “Replacing the Bat- •...

  • Page 52: Appendix

    APPENDIX Specifications The LP 725 and 730 must be operated and stored within the tem- perature and humidity ranges specified. Temperature Operating 10 C to 40 C Non-operating -20 to 70 C Humidity Operating and non-oper. 5% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing Dimensions 6.0 x 15.3 x 11.7 inches (15.3 x 38.8 x 29.8 cm) Weight...
  • Page 53 Remote Control Battery Two (2) AAA alkaline cells Input Power Requirements 100-120/220-240V, 5.0/3.0A, 50/60 Hz. Video Audio Input Input Impedance 5K ohm DC coupled Maximum Input Voltage Sensitivity 100 mV at 1 KHz for 88 dB SPL at 1 meter Connector Type RCA jack CableWizard Audio Input...

  • Page 54: Accessories

    Projection Lamp Module Lens Cap Audio/Video Cable Remote Control and 2 Batteries 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 55 LiteShow Pro Soft Case 32 MB Memory Upgrade Kensington MicroSaver Security System SGI/SUN Workstation Cables Rhapsody II Speakers JBL Subwoofer Portable Projector Stand S-Video Cable LP 700 Series Ceiling Mount-LiteMount 7 LiteMount False Ceiling Plate LiteMount Pipe Tubing Extension CableWizard Wall Plate...

  • Page 56: 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 secondary display device such as a projec- tor is connected. Activation commands 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 com- puter’s documentation for the appropriate command.) On some laptops, the activation function key is labeled with an icon, for...
  • Page 57 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 58 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 59 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 60: 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: Projected Image Size

    Projected Image Size Use the chart below and the tables on the next page to help you determine projected image sizes. IGURE Projected image size...
  • Page 62 Table 1: Image Size, Width and Height for Lens at Maximum Image Size Distance to Diagonal Screen (feet) (inches) Table 2: Image Size, Width and Height for Lens at Minimum Image Size Maximum Distance to Diagonal Screen (feet) (inches) Width Height (inches) (inches)
  • Page 63 32 contrast 31 fade 34 Menu Position 32 tint 31 treble 34 volume 29, 33 adjusting the height of the projector 25 altitude limits 49 annotating 28 assistance. See Technical Support Audio menu 33 Audio menu options Balance 33...

  • Page 64: Index

    IBM-compatible computers compatibility 2 connecting 11–14 icons on CableWizard 8–18 on projector labels iii on the projector 4, 10 image adjusting 21, 23 centering 23, 36 colors don’t match computer’s 48 focusing 25 fuzzy lines 23, 36...
  • Page 65 Kensington lock 43, 52 labels on projector iii lamp LED 41 ordering 51 overheating iv replacing 41 safety iii–iv turns off unexpectedly 48 lamp hour counter 30 language, selecting for menus 37 laptop computers activation sequence to allow secondary display 53...
  • Page 66 31 treble, adjusting 34 troubleshooting 44 turning off projector 22 sound 28 turning on the projector 21 using the remote control 23 vertical lines displayed 36, 47 Video button 29 video mirroring on a PowerBook 15, video standards 31, 37...

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