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InFocus LP920 User Manual

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Wilsonville, Oregon. All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1 Copyright © 2000 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 Manufacturer: InFocus 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 LP920 projector conforms to the following directives and norms: Directive 89/336/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Connecting a Video Player Connecting a Video Player using BNC Cables Connecting External Speakers Connecting the Remote Control Cable Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image Turning Off the Projector Using the Projector Basic Image Adjustment Adjusting the Projector...
  • Page 6 Maintenance & Troubleshooting Cleaning the Lens Replacing the Projection Lamp Replacing the Batteries in the Remote Control Using the Security Lock Troubleshooting Appendix Specifications Accessories Portable and Laptop Activation Chart Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer Projected Image Sizes RS232 Terminal Specifications Index...

  • Page 7: 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 8 Caution: Do not drop the projector. Transport the projector in • an InFocus-approved case; see page 50 for a list of cases. Caution: For ceiling mount installations, please use the ceiling • mount recommended in this User’s Guide on page 50 and fol- low all instructions provided with it.
  • Page 9 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 1-888-592-6800.

  • Page 11: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION ® The InFocus LP920™ XGA multimedia projector is specifically designed for fixed installations. The projector features an M1-DA connector for easy, built-in digital/analog and USB connectivity. It allows four computer, three video, and three audio inputs, one audio output, and RS-232 control.
  • Page 12 NOTE: Long throw zoom, wide angle zoom, and ultra wide angle lenses are also available. See page 50 for details. IGURE Shipping box contents LP920 projector + lens cap Power cord Remote control...

  • Page 13: 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 14: If You Need Assistance

    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 15: 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 16 (move the image along the wall) without moving the projector, while still maintaining a perfectly square image. Turn the lens shift knob on the side of the projector to make this adjustment (Figure 4). IGURE Adjusting the lens shift minimum L: 14’...
  • Page 17 (Figure 5) to parallel with the lens (Figure 6). With a 10’ image, at the lowest projection angle, the bot- Example: tom of the image is 5’ below the projector’s lens; at the highest projection angle, the bottom of the image is parallel with the lens. 10’ high...
  • Page 18 Table 2: Lens Shift Positions for Desktop Setup...
  • Page 19 3 Make sure the projector is unplugged and your computer is turned off. Now you’re ready to connect your equipment. Steps for connecting the different types of equipment are given on the pages listed below.
  • Page 20 Analog/Digital Computer 5 BNCs VESA VESA Audio 1 external speakers IGURE Connector panel The projector has the following audio/video inputs: Source Video Computer 3 Single-ended analog RGB RGBHV + 2 H&V sync (5 BNCs) Computer VESA Single-ended analog VESA RGB (HD-15)

  • Page 21: Connecting A Computer With An M1-Da Cable

    M1-DA analog computer cable into the video connector on your computer. USB mouse M1-DA analog computer cable Connecting the projector to a computer using the M1-DA cable IGURE NOTE: Many laptop computers do not automatically turn on their...
  • Page 22 NOTE: You do not need to restart your computer after connecting a USB mouse to use it (it is hot- pluggable). Do you want to control the computer’s mouse from the projector’s remote or keypad? 1 Plug the end of the M1-DA analog computer cable into the mouse connector on your computer.

  • Page 23: Connecting A Computer Using A Vesa Cable

    You can control the computer’s mouse with the projector’s key- pad or remote by connecting a USB mouse cable to the USB con- nector on the projector (Figure 8 on page 10) and on your computer. This feature is available for PC Computer RGBHV and VESA sources only.

  • Page 24: Connecting A Computer With An Rs-232 Cable

    Connecting a Computer with an RS-232 Cable You can control the projector from an LCD control panel by con- necting an RS-232 cable to the projector (see Figure 8 on page 10). See “RS232 Terminal Specifications” on page 59 for details.

  • Page 25: Connecting A Video Player Using Bnc Cables

    A/V cable Connecting the projector to a video player using an S-video cable and the A/V cable 3 Plug the A/V cable’s white connector into the left “audio out” connector on your video player. Plug the cable’s red connector into the right “audio out” connector on the video player (Fig- ure 11 and Figure 12).

  • Page 26: Connecting External Speakers

    Connecting external speakers Connecting the Remote Control Cable If the projector cannot receive the remote’s signal, as may be the case if you’re using rear projection, connect the remote directly to the projector with the optional remote cable. See “Optional Accessories”...

  • Page 27: 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 Power LED on the top of the projector (Figure 20 on •...

  • Page 28: Turning Off The Projector

    To completely power off the projector, press the Power button. The lamp turns off and the LED blinks orange while the fans con- tinue to run to cool the projector. After the projector is cooled, the projector turns off and the LED lights solid green.

  • Page 29: Using The Projector

    (page 20), adjust the height of the projector (page 20) or center the image by adjusting its horizontal or vertical position (page 34). 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 20).

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Projector

    IGURE Focus ring and zoom ring The projector is equipped with a projection angle lens shift knob that provides adjustment from horizontal. This allows you to adjust the projection height without moving the projector (see page 8 for lens shift values). It also has a height-adjustment foot, an elevator button, and a leveling knob.
  • Page 31 To adjust the height of the projector, press and hold the elevator button, raise the projector to the desired height, then release the button to lock the foot into position. Rotate the leveling knob, if necessary, to adjust the angle of the projected image.

  • Page 32: Using The Remote Control

    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 33 Press anywhere on the edge of the disk mouse to move the cursor on the screen. You can move the cursor at any angle by pressing the corresponding edge of the disk. The mouse button on the top of the remote simulates your computer’s right mouse button; the button on the bottom simulates your computer’s left mouse but- ton.

  • Page 34: Using The Keypad And Remote Buttons

    Using the Keypad and Remote Buttons While the menus are displayed, the volume, source, and standby buttons on the keypad act as menu navigation buttons. See “Using the On-Screen Menus” on page 27 for details. volume - left mouse button IGURE Keypad buttons IGURE...
  • Page 35 When you press the power lamp turns off and the LED blinks orange while the fans continue to run to cool the projector. After the projector is cooled, the pro- jector turns off and the LED lights solid green. menu...
  • Page 36 15 minutes. You can change the amount of time the projector stays in standby mode; see “Standby Time” on page 35 for details. While the projector is in standby, the keypad and remote buttons do not affect the projec- tor and the LED lights orange.

  • Page 37: Using The On-Screen Menus

    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. To open the on-screen menus, press the keypad or remote.

  • Page 38: Display Menu

    Display Menu Display Audio Image Controls > > Brightness Contrast Tint Color Color temperature Sharpness Blank screen blue Reset all IGURE Display menu Brightness Adjusting the brightness changes the intensity of the image. Press the left mouse button to darken the image. •...
  • Page 39 • Blank Screen Blank Screen determines what color is displayed when there is no active source and when the projector is in standby. Click the left or right mouse button to toggle between blue and black. Reset All Click the left or right mouse button to reset all the options (except...

  • Page 40: Audio Menu

    NOTE: Changing the volume using the menu is the same as changing it using the remote or keypad. NOTE: The Treble and Bass settings apply only to the projector’s internal speakers. External speakers typically have their own tone controls. Audio Menu Display Audio...
  • Page 41 Audio Source Select This setting allows you to match a computer or video input to an audio input. The projector has four computer and three video inputs, but only four audio inputs. Select among audio sources 1, 2, and 3, and CableWizard. (The CableWizard computer input does not have a separate audio input.

  • Page 42: Image Menu

    Image Position in the menus and clicking either mouse but- ton to cycle through the options. Auto Image The projector automatically adjusts tracking, signal synchroniza- tion and vertical and horizontal position for most computers (Auto Image does not apply to video sources). If you want to...
  • Page 43 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 44 NOTE: The Zoom feature is only available when a computer source is active. It is not available for video sources. Horizontal position Follow these steps to manually adjust the horizontal position: 1 Turn Auto Image off. 2 Highlight Horizontal position, then press the left mouse but- ton to move the image right or press the right mouse button to move the image left.

  • Page 45: 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 instant, 1, 5, 10, 15 and 30 minutes and 1 and 2 hours by clicking the left or right mouse button and cycling through the options.
  • Page 46 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 47 Display Startup Screen This setting toggles between On and Off. When this feature is On, the startup screen appears when the projector starts up and remains until an active source is detected. The startup screen con- tains contact information. Click the left or right mouse button to turn this feature off and display a plain black or blue screen instead of the startup screen.

  • Page 48: Language Menu

    Language Menu Display Audio Image IGURE Language menu You can display the on-screen menus in English, French, German, Spanish, Chinese or Japanese. Move the cursor to the language you want, then click the left or • right mouse button. The menus redraw immediately. Status Menu This is a read-only window for informational purposes.
  • Page 49 CableWizard, Component Video, Composite Video, or S-Video. Speakers Indicates if external speakers are connected. Software version Indicates the projector’s software version. This information is useful when contacting your dealer for technical support. Startup screen version Indicates the projector’s startup screen version. This information is useful when contacting your dealer for technical support.

  • Page 51: Maintenance & Troubleshooting

    2 Lightly wipe the cleaning cloth over the lens in a circular motion. 3 If you don’t intend to use the projector immediately, replace the lens cap. Replacing the Projection Lamp The lamp hour counter in the Status menu counts the number of hours the lamp has been in use.
  • Page 52 The lamp module 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 53 9 Replace the lamp door and re-install the seven screws. 10 Plug in the power cord and press the power button to turn the projector back on. The lamp hour counter in the Status menu is automatically reset to zero.

  • Page 54: Replacing The Batteries In The Remote Control

    5 Slide the battery cover back on the remote. Using the Security Lock The projector has a security connector for use with a PC Guardian Cable Lock System (Figure 32). See “Optional Accessories” on page 50 for ordering information. Refer to the information that came with the lock for instructions on how to use it to secure the projector.

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    Reposition the image using the software. Refer to “Horizontal • position” on page 34 and “Vertical position” on page 34. 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.
  • Page 56 • figured correctly. Make sure your computer has a compatible video board. The • projector isn’t CGA, EGA or SXGA compatible. If you’re using Windows 98: 1 Open “My Computer” icon, the Control Panel folder and then the Display icon.
  • Page 57 Problem: the projector displays vertical lines, “bleeding” or spots Adjust the brightness. See “Brightness” on page 28. • Check the projection lens to see if it needs cleaning. • Problem: no sound Adjust volume. • Verify audio/input connections. Make sure you have selected •...
  • Page 58 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 bottom label) •...

  • Page 59: Appendix

    APPENDIX Specifications The projector must be operated and stored within the tempera- ture and humidity ranges specified. Temperature Operating 50 to 104 Non-operating -4 to 158 Humidity Operating and non-oper. 10% to 90% relative humidity, non-condensing Dimensions 16.5 x 8.25 x 19.5 inches (cm) Weight 25.5 lbs.

  • Page 60: Accessories

    (ship with the projector) Laser Pro Remote Control Projection Lamp Module Shipping Box Lens Cap 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 61 40” Diagonal Portable Projection Screen 50” Diagonal Portable Projection Screen 60” Diagonal Portable Projection Screen 84” Diagonal Pull Down Projection Screen Portable Projector Stand Deluxe Wheeled Projector and Computer Cart Appian Traveler (Digital/Analog CardBus PC Card) eBeam (Web Enabled Electronic Meeting Assistant...

  • Page 62: 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 63 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 64 Key command to Computer activate port 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 FN-F1, select choice FN-F5, select choice...
  • Page 65 Key command to Computer activate port 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-< Panasonic FN-F2 Prostar Ctrl-Alt-S at bootup Samsung*...
  • Page 66 Key command to Computer activate port 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. ** These manufacturers offer more than one key command depend- ing on the computer model.

  • Page 67: 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 68: Projected Image Sizes

    NOTE: Use the tables to help you determine projected image sizes. Projected Image Sizes Diagonal Image Size and Width at Maximum and Minimum Distance to Screen-Short Throw Lens Diagonal Image Size Image Width (inches) (inches) Diagonal Image Size and Width at Maximum and Minimum Distance to Screen-Long Throw Lens Diagonal Image Size...

  • Page 69: Rs232 Terminal Specifications

    RS232 T erminal Specifications Communication configuration To control the projector from an LCD control panel or terminal software, connect a null modem type RS232 cable and set your computer’s serial port settings to match this communication con- figuration: Setting Bits per second...
  • Page 70 NOTE: To assure the projector can process a command, wait 3 seconds before entering the next command. A read command returns the range and the current setting, for example: Function Brightness Volume Lamp hours A write request example: (AAA####) where #### Some commands have ranges, while others are absolute.
  • Page 71 Freeze Brightness Contrast Tint Color Contrast Reset All Auto Source Select Control Default Source Source Volume Mute Balance Fade Image Position Treble Bass Mute Auto Image Resize Manual Sync Setting Manual Tracking Setting Horizontal Position Setting USB:Inhibit Screen Saver USB:Mouse Button 0-63 0-63 0-63...
  • Page 72 Current Vertical Position Setting Video Standard Language Video Connection Status TV Connector Control Color Temperature System State Sharpness Standby Time Power Off Time Plug and Play Overscan Menu Splash Screen Display Message Blank Screen Color Audio Select Audio Mode Audio Connection Status Ceiling Rear Project 0-28...

  • Page 73: Index

    INDEX accessories, ordering 50 activation commands for laptop com- puters 52 adjusting balance 31 brightness 25, 28 color 29 contrast 28 fade 31 tint 28 volume 26, 30 altitude limits 49 assistance. See Technical Support audio cable, connecting 12, 13, 15 Audio menu 30 Audio menu options Balance 31...
  • Page 74 Freeze button 25 freezing the projected image 25 fuzzy lines 33 HDTV 1, 14, 32 IBM-compatible computers compatibility 1 icons on the projector 10 image adjusting 17, 19 centering 34 colors don’t match computer’s 47 focusing 20 fuzzy lines 33...
  • Page 75 52 compatibility 11 connecting 11 laser pointer 25 lens cap 50 cleaning 41 leveling the projector 20 LP920 project from behind the screen 36 setting up 5 specifications 49 turning off 18 turning on 17 Macintosh computers compatibility 1...
  • Page 76 45 text not visible 45 tint, adjusting 28 treble 30 troubleshooting 45 turning off the projector 18 turning on the projector 17 USB mouse 12 USB type B mouse 13, 37 vertical lines displayed 33, 47 VESA connection 13...
  • Page 77 (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 78 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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