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Wilsonville, Oregon. All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1 Copyright © 1999 by InFocus Wilsonville, Oregon. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2 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 3 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 LP770 LCD projector conforms to the following directives and norms: Directive 89/336/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC...

  • Page 4: 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 Basic Image Adjustment Using the Remote Control Adjusting the Projector...
  • Page 5 Maintenance & Troubleshooting Cleaning the Lens Cleaning the Air Filters Replacing the Projection Lamp Replacing the Batteries in the Remote Control Using the Kensington Lock Troubleshooting Appendix Specifications Accessories Portable and Laptop Activation Chart Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer Projected Image Size Index...

  • Page 6: 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 7 Caution: Do not drop the projector. Transport the projector in • an InFocus-approved case. 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 Or, send us an e-mail at techsupport@infocus.com...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Built-in multimedia features include audio, a palette of 16.7 mil- lion colors and active matrix liquid crystal display (LCD) technol- ogy. It delivers crisp, clear XGA 1024x768 images. The LP770 is ideal for high-performance business, training and imaging appli- cations that demand exceptional color quality.
  • Page 9 NOTE: The contents of your shipping box may vary depending on the projector configuration you’ve ordered. IGURE Shipping box contents LP770 projector + lens cap User’s Guide and quick start card Power cord Remote control, batteries, and cable VESA computer cable...

  • Page 10: 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 11: If You Need Assistance

    “Troubleshooting” on page 34. Or, check the Service and Support section of our website at 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 12: 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 13 NOTE: Before you continue, make sure the projector is unplugged and your equipment is turned off. If you’ r e connecting a computer, make sure the distance between it and the projector is 6 feet or less. computer inputs power switch...

  • Page 14: Connecting A Computer

    1 Plug your monitor’s cable into the on the projector. Do you want to play your computer’s audio on the projector? 1 Plug either end of the audio cable into the audio connector on your computer.
  • Page 15 NOTE: See page 13 for details on using the remote to control your computer. Do you want to control the computer’s mouse from the projector’s remote or keypad? If your computer has a USB connector and is running Windows 98, use the USB mouse cable.
  • Page 16 3 Plug the other end of the RS-232 cable into the RS-232 connec- tor on the projector. Now you’re ready to power up the projector and your computer. Skip to “Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image” on page 11.

  • Page 17: Connecting A Video Player

    DO NOT use this to connect to the projector. Connecting a Video Player The LP770 has 3 different connections for video players: S-video, composite video, and BNC (the S-video and BNC connections require cables not included with the LP770).

  • Page 18: Powering Up The Projector And Adjusting The Image

    Input in the Signal menu. 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 the electrical outlet. A surge-protected power strip is rec- ommended.

  • Page 19: Turning Off The Projector

    The Lamp LED blinks green for about 1 minute while the fans run and the lamp cools. After a minute, the Lamp LED turns off and the projector is in standby mode. This means you can either press the ton to turn the lamp back on, or use the Main power switch to turn the projector off.

  • Page 20: Using The Projector

    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 21 NOTE: To control the computer’s mouse from the projector’s remote or keypad, you must connect the mouse cable to the projector. See page 8 for details. IGURE Remote control Press anywhere on the edge of the disk mouse to move the cursor on the screen.

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Projector

    To raise the projector: 1 Press and hold the elevator buttons (Figure 11). 2 Raise the projector to the height you want, then release the buttons to lock the elevator feet into position. 3 If necessary, rotate the feet to adjust the angle of the projected image.

  • Page 23: Using The Keypad And Remote Buttons

    Using the Keypad and Remote Buttons This section provides a reference to the keypad and remote but- tons. power LED IGURE Keypad IGURE Remote lamp LED temp LED...
  • Page 24 Use this button to accept your selections in the menus. 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 20. Mute Pressing the...

  • Page 25: Remote Only Buttons

    NOTE: For video images., Expand attempts to expand the image to fit the entire screen. Digital zoom is not available for video images. NOTE: You can select which audio source is outputted during PinP mode, see page 23. to display the image from your video player. Press Press Video again to toggle between video 1 and video 2.

  • Page 26: Keypad Leds

    The Power LED lights red when the power switch is turned on • and the projector is in standby mode. It lights green when the lamp is on. The Lamp LED lights green when the lamp is on. The LED •...

  • Page 27: Using The On-Screen Menus

    Using the On-Screen Menus The projector has five 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 or remote. To open the on-screen menus, press the remote or keypad.

  • Page 28: Picture Menu

    Picture Menu 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 left arrow button to decrease the contrast. •...
  • Page 29 IGURE Color temperature sub-menu Sharpness The sharpness setting adjusts the edges of a computer image. Press the left arrow button to decrease the sharpness. • Press the right arrow button to increase the sharpness. • Tint The tint adjusts the red and green color balance in the projected image from a video source.

  • Page 30: Audio Menu

    Audio Menu Bass The bass setting controls the low frequencies of your audio source. Press the left arrow button to decrease the bass. • Press the right arrow button to increase the bass. • Bass adjustments are saved for each source you have connected. Treble The treble setting controls the high frequencies of your audio source.

  • Page 31: Installation Menu

    Auto Power On This option allows you to automatically turn the lamp on when you turn the projector on (the Main power switch must be On). This is helpful in ceiling-mounted installations. When this feature is off, you must press the Power button to turn the lamp on.

  • Page 32: Option Menu

    “Computer 1”) appears on the screen. Splash Screen When this option is on, the InFocus splash screen appears when the projector starts up. The screen contains information for con- tacting InFocus. If you turn this feature off, a blank screen is dis- played.
  • Page 33 PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL-60, or SECAM) based on the input signal it receives. (The video standard options may vary depending on your region of the world.) If the projector is unable to detect the correct standard or you are using PAL-M or PAL-N, the colors might not look right or the image might appear “torn.”...

  • Page 34: Signal Menu

    Positioning adjustments are saved when you power off the pro- jector. Fine Sync The projector adjusts signal synchronization automatically for most computers. But if the projected computer image looks fuzzy or streaked, try adjusting the signal synchronization manually by highlighting Fine Sync, then pressing the either arrow button repeatedly until the image is sharp and free of streaks.
  • Page 35 Computer Input The projector automatically adjusts itself when connected to either DVD players with component video output (YCbCr or YPbPr) or equipment with HDTV outputs. If your projector is connected to equipment outputting RGB HDTV, select RGB in this menu.

  • Page 36: Maintenance & Troubleshooting

    Cleaning the Air Filters The projector has two air filters, located on the bottom of the pro- jector, that prevent dust and particles in the air from entering the projector. The larger filter is flexible mesh, the smaller one is rigid metal mesh.
  • Page 37 & IGURE Filter doors 2 Turn the projector over and remove the larger filter door. Press the door’s tab and lift out. • IGURE Removing the filter door 3 Remove the filter from the filter door. 4 Wash the filter.

  • Page 38: Replacing The Projection Lamp

    The projector cannot be used until you replace the lamp and reset the lamp timer. You can order new lamp modules from your InFocus dealer. See “Accessories” on page 40 for infor- mation. Follow these steps to replace the projection lamp: 1 Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord.
  • Page 39 7 Tighten the screws on the outside of the module. 8 Replace the lamp door by sliding the tabs in one end and tightening the 2 screws on the other end. 9 Plug in the power cord and switch the projector back on, but do not press the Power...

  • Page 40: Replacing The Batteries In The Remote Control

    The projector has a Kensington Security Standard connector for use with a Kensington MicroSaver Security System. It is located on the side of the projector near the handle. See “Optional Acces- sories” on page 41 for ordering information. Refer to the informa- tion that came with the Kensington System for instructions on how to use it to secure the projector.

  • Page 41: 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 you have removed the lens cap on the projection •...
  • Page 42 Reposition the image using the software. Refer to “Horizontal • Position” on page 27 and “Vertical Position” on page 27. Be sure the projector is at a 90 degree angle to the screen. • Problem: Only a blank screen displays Verify that the cables are connected correctly.
  • Page 43 • Reverse off in the Installation menu. The image should imme- diately return to forward projection. See “Image Reverse” on page 24 Problem: the projector displays vertical lines, “bleeding” or spots Adjust the brightness. See “Brightness” on page 21 •...
  • Page 44 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 46: Appendix

    APPENDIX Specifications The LP770 must be operated and stored within the temperature and humidity ranges specified. Temperature Operating 41 to 104 F (5 to 40 C) at sea level 95 F (354 C) maximum at 9,000 feet Humidity Operating and non-oper.

  • Page 47: Accessories

    Remote Remote Cable Projection Lamp Module Lens Cap Filter-bottom intake Filter-front intake 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 48 Optional Accessories LP770 Deluxe Carry Case LP770 Shipping Case (ATA approved) LP770 Deluxe Travel Case Macintosh Adaptor GyroPoint II Radio Frequency Remote IR Remote Receiver Kensington MicroSaver Security System S-Video Cable LP770 Ceiling Mount-LiteMount LiteMount False Ceiling Plate LiteMount Pipe Tubing Extension 50”...

  • Page 49: 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 50 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 51 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 52 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 53: 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 54: Projected Image Size

    Projected Image Size Image Size, Width and Height for LP770-maximum zoom Diagonal Height (inches) (inches) Image Size, Width and Height for LP770-minimum zoom Diagonal Height (inches) (inches) Projected image size Table 1: Width Distance to (inches) Screen (inches) Table 2:...

  • Page 56: Index

    23 brightness 21 color 22 contrast 21 tint 22 volume 19 adjusting the height of the projector 15 altitude limits 39 Anamorphic 28 assistance. See Technical Support Audio menu 23 Audio menu options Bass 23 P in P audio 23...
  • Page 57 42 compatibility 7 connecting IBM-compatible 7 laser pointer 18 LEDs 19, 34 lens cap 40 cleaning 29 LP770 cases 40 ceiling mounted 24 project from behind the screen 24 setting up 5 specifications 39 turning off 12 turning on 11...
  • Page 58 on-screen menus displaying 20 making changes to menu functions 20 removing from the screen 20 Option menu options Cinema Mode 26 Language 26 Menu Position 25 Mode Display 25 Splash Screen 25 Video Signal 26 P in P audio 23 P in P button 18 PAL video 26 Picture menu 21...
  • Page 59 35 tint, adjusting 22 Tracking 28 troubleshooting 34 turning off sound and image 17 turning off the projector 12 turning on the projector 11 USB mouse 8 User menu 28 using the remote control 13 vertical lines displayed 28, 36...
  • Page 60 Product for personal or business use. InFocus’ liability for the breach of the foregoing limited warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of the Product or refund of the purchase price of the Product, at InFocus’ sole option. To exer- cise the Purchaser’s rights under the foregoing warranty, the Product must be returned at the Purchaser ’s sole cost and...
  • Page 61 Part Number 010-0222-00...

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