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Warning: Caution: Caution: Caution: Caution: Important Operating Considerations Technical Support 1-800-799-9911 Do not place objects in this area on the side of the project techsupport@infocus.com (31) 35-6474010 (65) 353-9449...
Image Resolution Compatibility Unpacking the Projector diately if anything is missing. 4XL.N 6WDUW Contact your InFocus dealer imme- NOTE: The LP790 automatically expands 640x480 and 800x600 images to 1024x768. NOTE: The projector is compati- ble with 1080i and 720P HDTV...
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IGURE Shipping box contents Projector + lens cap Dust cover User’s Guide, Quick Start card, and CD Remote control with batter- Power cord* *additional country-dependent power cords may be included Computer cable Audio/Video cable USB mouse cable S-Video cable SCART adapter...
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IR sensor adjustable foot lamp housing keypad IGURE Front view of projector speakers connectors security lock power connector/switch IGURE Rear view of projector dust filter foot release IGURE Bottom view of projector...
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NOTE: For general product information, please call 1-800-294-6400. Usage Guidelines If You Need Assistance http://www.infocus.com/service. 1-800-799-9911 techsupport@infocus.com (31) 35-6474010 (65) 353-9449 http://www.infocus.com.
SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR 30.6 ft. 10.5 ft. 4.6 ft NOTE: The projector must be at least 3.9 feet (1.2 m) from the projection screen. IGURE Projected image size...
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If you’re connecting a computer, make sure the distance between it and the projector is 13 feet or less. NOTE: If you are connecting an older Macintosh computer that does not have a 15-pin connector,...
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Connecting a Computer computer cable Do you want to play your computer’s audio on the projector? Do you want to display the image on your desktop computer’s moni- tor as well as on the projection screen? IGURE Connecting the projector to a computer...
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USB mouse to use it (it is hot- pluggable). You must restart your computer after plugging in a PS-2 mouse. Do you want to control the computer’s mouse from the projector’s remote? If your computer has a PS/2 connector, use an optional PS/2 mouse cable.
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Connecting a Video Player A/V cable IGURE Connecting the projector to a VCR using the A/V cable...
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NOTE: For more information on using the remote, see page 19. A/V cable IGURE Connecting the projector to a VCR using the S-video cable Connecting a Video Player using BNC Cables Connecting External Speakers Connecting the Remote Control Cable...
Power NOTE: Always use the power cord that shipped with the projector. NOTE: The first time you connect your computer to the projector, the computer may display a message stating that new hardware was found. The Add New Hardware Wizard may appear. Use the Wiz-...
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Computer NOTE: With some computers, the order in which you power up the equipment is very important. Most computers should be turned Menu on last, after all other peripherals have been turned on. Refer to your computer’s documentation to determine the correct order.
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NOTE: To maximize lamp life, allow the projector to run for at least five minutes before turning it off. Turning Off the Projector Power Power...
USING THE PROJECTOR Basic Image Adjustment Adjusting the Projector focus ring NOTE: To obtain the best overall zoom ring focus quality, open the menu and focus on the text. This will ensure that the best overall image quality is achieved.
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IGURE Adjusting the height of the projector foot release button...
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Using the Remote Control NOTE: If you can’t aim the remote control at the projector so that its signal is received example, when using rear projec- tion use the optional remote control cable to connect the remote directly to the projector.
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Using the Keypad and Remote Buttons LEDs Menu Menu Computer and Video puter Video Select Power Volume Volume Keystone Volume IGURE Keypad and remote buttons Menu Com-...
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Arrow buttons (keypad only) or track ball (remote only) Keystone (keypad only) Keystone up Keystone down increasing keystone IGURE Adjusting the keystone Effect (remote only) Select Laser (remote only) Laser Reset (keypad only) decreasing keystone Effect Effect Effect...
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Using the On-Screen Menus Keystone Volume Select Select Menu Basic IGURE On-screen menu Select Select Menu NOTE: Some menu items may be grayed out (dimmed) at certain times. This indicates the item is not applicable to your setup or the item is not enabled until another selection is made.
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NOTE: The color setting applies to video sources only. Basic Menu IGURE Basic menu Contrast Select Brightness Select Color Select Select Select Select...
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Setup menu IGURE Setup and Picture menus Picture menu Aspect Ratio Select Color Temp Sharpness Tune Width Position Tint: Select...
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System menu Select IGURE System menu Ceiling Rear SourceSearch Computer Video Hide OSD DPMS enable Power...
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Language menu Select IGURE Language menu Effect menu Select IGURE Effect menu Magnify Freeze Mask Mute 16:9 Effect...
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Service menu IGURE Service menu Factory reset Select Select Select Info Select Reset lamptimer Select Service Code...
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User’s logo menu IGURE User’s logo menu Select Select L Select...
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Network menu IP Address: Subnet mask: Default gateway: DHCP: Info: IGURE Network menu NOTE: If you are connected to a local network, contact your net- work administrator to get a valid IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway address.
Replacing the Projection Lamp IGURE Removing the screw on the lamp door WARNING: To avoid burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 60 minutes before you replace the lamp. Never extract the lamp housing while the projec- tor is operating.
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WARNING: Do not drop the lamp module or touch the glass bulb! The glass may shatter and cause injury. & IGURE Loosening the screws on the lamp housing IGURE Removing the lamp housing Power...
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Replacing the Batteries in the Remote Control Using the Security Lock IGURE Replacing the batteries in the remote IGURE Installing the security lock...
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& Troubleshooting LEDs Problem: The projector is not running Problem: Projector is running, but nothing appears on projec- tion screen...
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Problem: Only the start-up screen displays Problem: Color or text not being projected Problem: The screen resolution is not right Problem: Image isn’t centered on the screen...
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& Problem: Image is too wide or narrow for screen Problem: Image is out of focus Problem: Image and menus are reversed left to right Problem: Image and menus are upside down. Problem: Projected image is distorted Problem: Projected colors don’t match the computer or video player’s colors Problem: Lamp seems to be getting dimmer Problem: Lamp shuts off...
APPENDIX Specifications Temperature Operating 41 to104 41 to 98 Non-operating -4 to 140 Altitude Operating 0 to 10,000 feet ( 3,000 meters) Non-operating 0 to 20,000 feet ( 6,000 meters) Humidity Operating 20% to 80% relative humidity, non-condensing Non-operating 10% to 90% relative humidity, non-condensing Dimensions 5.1 x 12.7 x 13.9 inches (13.0 x 32.2 x 35.2 cm) Weight...
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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 Dust Cover Shipping Box (with packaging) Computer Cable 6 ft (1.8 m) Audio/Video Cable 6 ft (1.8 m) S-Video Cable 6 ft (1.8 m)
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Pull Down Screen, 84” Diagonal Year Extended Warranty (1 year extension) YearExtended Warranty (2 year extension) NOTE: You can purchase these CA-ATA-008 items by contacting your dealer or CASE-801 InFocus Catalog Sales at SP-CEIL-001 SP-LTMT-EXT-GRAY 1-800-660-0024. For general SP-LTMT-PLT product information, please call SP-DVI-CARD 1-800-294-6400.
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NOTE: Visit our website at www.infocus.com for the most current activation chart. It is located in the Technical Library in the Service and Support section. NOTE: Usually, pressing the key commands once activates the external video port, pressing it again activates both the external...
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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...
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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.)
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Key command to Computer activate port 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-< Panasonic FN-F2 Prostar Ctrl-Alt-S at bootup Samsung* setup screen option Sanyo setup screen option...
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Key command to Computer activate port 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. ** These manufacturers offer more than one key command depend- ing on the computer model.
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Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer Using SimulScan...
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NOTE: Visit our website at www.infocus.com for an interactive image size calculator. It is located in the Technical Library in the Service and Support section. Projected Image Size 5DQJH RI GLVWDQ.H WR WKH V.UHHQ IRU D JLYHQ V.UHHQ VL]H Diagonal...