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Caution: Caution: Caution: Important Operating Considerations Do not place objects in this area in front of the projector Technical Support 1-800-799-9911 techsupport@infocus.com (31) 20 579-2820 (65) 6353-9449 techsupport@infocus.com http://www.infocus.com.
Auto Resize fea- ture. See “Resize” on page 29 for LP530 more information. NOTE: The LP530 automatically expands 640x480 and 800x600 images to 1024x768. You can dis- play these images at their native resolutions by turning off the Auto Resize feature.
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Compatibility NOTE: The projector is compatible with 1080i and 720P Unpacking the Projector HDTV formats. Contact your InFocus dealer imme- diately if anything is missing. 4XL.N 6WDUW...
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IGURE Shipping box contents Projector + lens cap Computer cable Soft carry case Audio cable adapter User’s Guide, quick start Audio cable card and User Guide CD Power cord Composite video cable Remote control...
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zoom ring power cord connector focus ring height adjustment button IGURE Front view of projector keypad connector panel IGURE Back view of projector...
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Usage Guidelines If You Need Assistance http://www.infocus.com/service. NOTE: For general product infor- 1-800-799-9911 mation, please call 1-800-294-6400. (31) 20 579-2820 (65) 6353-9449 techsupport@infocus.com http://www.infocus.com.
SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR NOTE: The projector must be at least 5.6 feet (1.7 m) from the projection screen. 20 ft. 12 ft. 8.5 ft IGURE Projected image size at minimum zoom...
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NOTE: Before you continue, Audio in S-video composite make sure the projector is computer video unplugged and your equipment is turned off. If you’re connecting a computer, make sure the distance between it and the projector is 6 feet or less. IGURE Connector panel computer...
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Connecting a Computer NOTE: Many laptop computers do not automatically turn on their external video port when a sec- ondary display device such as a projector is connected. Refer to your computer manual for the computer cable command that activates the exter- USB mouse nal video port.
Connecting a Video Device NOTE: HDTV sources are connected to the projector using the computer cable. See the previous pages for details. audio adapter composite video cable audio cable IGURE Connecting the projector to a video player using the standard video cable (with com- posite video connector) and the audio cable and adapter...
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audio S-video adapter cable audio cable IGURE Connecting the projector to a video player using an S-video cable and the audio cable and adapter NOTE: The audio adapter is pro- vided so that the same audio cable used to connect a computer can be used with the adapter to con- nect a video device.
Using the optional enhanced connectivity module NOTE: If you have turned Auto Source off (page 33), you may need to press the source button on the keypad more than once to display an active source. The sources switch in this order: PC 1-Analog, PC 1-Digital, PC 2-VESA, Video 3-Component, Video 1 S-Video, and Video 2-...
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Source Video Audio NOTE: Specific RS-232 com- mands can be found in the Service and Support section of our website at www.infocus.com.
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Powering up the Projector NOTE: Always use the power cord that shipped with the projector. power source video volume...
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NOTE: The USB functionality is supported for use with Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, and Apple OS 8.5 and higher only. Windows NT is not supported.
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source data NOTE: With some computers, the order in which you power up the equipment is very important. Most computers should be turned on last, after all other peripherals have been turned on. Refer to your menu/select computer’s documentation to determine the correct order.
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Turning Off the Projector standby standby power NOTE: Lamp life will be extended if you turn the power off, then wait 1 minute while the lamp cools before unplugging the projector. The Lamp LED will light green when the lamp has cooled.
USING THE PROJECTOR Basic Image Adjustment Adjusting the Projector zoom ring NOTE: To obtain the best overall focus quality, open the menu and focus on the text. This will ensure that the best overall image quality is achieved. focus ring IGURE Focus ring and zoom ring...
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elevator button (under finger) elevator foot IGURE Adjusting the height of the projector IGURE Turning the leveling knob...
Using the Keypad and Remote Buttons power menu/ select power menu zoom + zoom - source forward backward volume - volume + zoom mode data keystone standby video standby IGURE Keypad and remote buttons Menu/select menu/select menu/select NOTE: If you have turned Auto Source off (page 33), you may need to press the source button more than once to display an...
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Using the On-Screen Menus menu/select 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. IGURE Main menu menu/select menu/select menu/select...
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Display Menu menu/select menu/select IGURE Display menu Keystone menu/select menu/select Brightness menu/select menu/select...
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Contrast menu/select menu/select Tint NOTE: The color setting applies to video sources only. The tint set- menu/select ting applies to NTSC video sources menu/select only. Color menu/select menu/select Sharpness menu/select menu/ select Blank screen menu/select menu/select...
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Audio Menu IGURE Display menu Volume menu/select menu/select Mute menu/select menu/select...
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Image Menu menu/select menu/select IGURE Image menu for computer sources Resize Resize Standard Wide- screen Letterbox Enhanced Wide- screen Native Resize menu/select menu/select...
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Zoom Zoom menu/select menu/select zoom mode Auto Image Auto image Auto image menu/select Manual Sync NOTE: The Manual Sync, Auto image Manual Tracking, Horizontal Position and Vertical Position options are available only for analog computer sources. The menu/select, projector sets these options automatically for digital computer menu/select and video sources, with no manual...
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Horizontal Position menu/select, menu/select Vertical Position menu/select, menu/select Overscan (video sources only) Video Standard (video sources only) Video standard menu/select menu/select...
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Color Management Menu IGURE Color Management menu Degamma Degamma menu/select menu/select Auto Color Gain Red, Green, Blue menu/select, menu/select...
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Control Menu menu/select menu/select IGURE Control menu Auto Source source data video Auto source menu/select Default Source Default source menu/select menu/select Standby Time...
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Advanced Menu IGURE Advanced menu Rear Project Rear Project Rear Project menu/select Ceiling Project Ceiling Project menu/select Low Power Display Messages...
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Display Startup Screen Reset menu/select Language Menu IGURE Language menu menu/select menu/select menu/select menu/select...
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Status Menu menu/select IGURE Status menu Lamp Hours Used Computer Resolution (computer sources only) Video Format (video sources only) Source Software Version...
PROJECTOR MANAGER SOFTWARE Installing the Software NOTE: Projector Manager soft- ware requires Windows 98, Win- dows ME, or Windows 2000 or higher or Mac OS 9.1 and a USB port. NOTE: When using a Mac, you must restart the computer after installation.
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Using the Software IGURE General menu General menu...
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Display menu IGURE Display menu Keystone Brightness, Contrast, Tint and Color Blank Screen...
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Image menu IGURE Image menu Resize Resize Standard Wide- screen Letterbox Enhanced Wide- screen Native Auto Image Auto Image...
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Manual Sync Auto Image Manual Tracking Auto Image NOTE: The Manual Sync, Manual Tracking, Horiz. Posi- tion and Vert. Position options Horizontal position are available only for analog com- puter sources. The projector sets these options automatically for dig- ital computer and video sources. Vertical position...
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Controls menu IGURE Controls menu Video Standard NOTE: If you already know the video standard used in your geographical area, it’s often best to manually select it. Default Source Rear Projection Rear Projection...
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Auto Source Select source data video Display Messages Display Startup Screen...
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Status menu IGURE Status menu Lamp Hours Used Source Resolution Current Source Projector Software Version...
MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING Cleaning the Lens Replacing the Projection Lamp WARNING: To avoid burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 30 minutes before you open the lamp module door. Never extract the lamp module while the projector is operating.
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& WARNING: Be extremely careful when removing the lamp module. In the unlikely event that the bulb ruptures, small glass fragments may be generated. The lamp module is designed to contain these fragments, but use caution when removing the lamp module. IGURE Removing the lamp door CAUTION: Never operate the...
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IGURE Removing the lamp module WARNING: Do not drop the lamp module or touch the glass bulb! The glass may shatter and cause injury. power volume - source volume -...
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Replacing the Batteries in the Remote Control Using the Security Lock IGURE Installing the security lock...
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& Troubleshooting Problem: The projector is not running Problem: Projector is running, but nothing appears on projec- tion screen Problem: Only the start-up screen displays...
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Problem: Color or text not being projected Problem: The screen resolution is not right Problem: Image isn’t centered on the screen Problem: Image is too wide or narrow for screen Problem: Image is out of focus Problem: Image and menus are reversed left to right...
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& Problem: the projector displays vertical lines, “bleeding” or spots Problem: no sound Problem: Image is “noisy” or streaked Auto Image Auto Image Problem: Projected colors don’t match the computer or video player’s colors Problem: Lamp seems to be getting dimmer...
APPENDIX Specifications Temperature ° ° Operating 50 to 104 F (10 to 40 C) at sea level ° ° 50 to 95 F (10 to 35 C) at 10,000 feet ° ° Non-operating -4 to 158 F (-20 to 70 Altitude Operating 0 to 10,000 feet (3,048 meters)
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Projection Lamp Module (included in projector) SP-LAMP-LP5E Lens Cap 505-0841-xx Online CD-ROM 010-0293-xx Power Cords (one ships with projector, type depends on country) NOTE: Use only InFocus- approved accessories. Other North American Power Cord 210-0023-xx products have not been tested with Australian Power Cord 210-0027-xx...
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50’ Mac Cable-Domestic SP-MAC50-D 50’ Mac Cable-International SP-MAC50-I 15’ VGA Extension Cable SP-VGA15 50’ VGA Cable-Domestic SP-VGA50-D 50’ VGA Cable-International SP-VGA50-I USB Ranger 400 System HW-USBRNGR4 HW-USBRNGR4-I LP500/530 LM+ Ceiling Mount SP-CEIL-LMP5 Black LiteMount Pipe Tubing Extension SP-LTMT-EXT LiteMount False Ceiling Plate SP-LTMT-PLT Component Video Adapter Cable 210-0206-xx...
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Portable and Laptop Activation Chart 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 Key command to Key command to...
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Key command to Key command to Computer activate port de-activate port Bondwell LCD or CRT options after reboot for LCD or CRT bootup options to appear Chaplet** setup screen setup screen FN-F6 FN-F6 FN-F4 FN-F4 Chembook FN-F6 FN-F6 Commax Ctrl-Alt-#6 Ctrl-Alt-#5 Compaq* ** Ctrl-Alt-<...
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Key command to Key command to Computer activate port de-activate port Gateway FN-F3 FN-F3 FN-F1/FN-F1 again simul- FN-F1 taneous Grid* ** FN-F2, choose auto or FN-F2 simultaneous Ctrl-Alt-Tab Ctrl-Alt-Tab Hitachi FN-F7 FN-F7 Honeywell FN-F10 FN-F10 Hyundai setup screen option setup screen option IBM 970* automatic warm reboot...
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Key command to Key command to Computer activate port de-activate port Mastersport FN-F2 FN-F1 Micro Express* automatic warm reboot Micron FN-F2 FN-F2 Microslate* automatic warm reboot Mitsubishi SW2 On-Off-Off-Off SW2 Off-On-On-On setup screen option setup screen option NEC* ** setup screen option setup screen option CRT at the DOS prompt LCD at the DOS prompt...
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Key command to Key command to Computer activate port de-activate port WinBook Ctrl-Alt-F10 Ctrl-Alt-F10 Wyse software driven software driven Zenith** FN-F10 FN-F10 FN-F2 FN-F2 FN-F1 FN-F1 Zeos** Ctrl-Shift-D Ctrl-Shift-D FN-F1 FN-F1 * These manufacturers have models that automatically send video to the external CRT port when some type of display device is attached.
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Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer Using SimulScan...
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