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Summary of Contents for InFocus LP400
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Instructions Introduction Image Resolution Compatibility Unpacking the Projector Usage Guidelines If You Need Assistance Warranty Setting up the Projector Connecting an IBM-Compatible Computer Connecting a Macintosh Computer Connecting a Video Player Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image Turning Off the Projector Using the Projector Basic Image Adjustment... - Page 2 Maintenance & Troubleshooting Cleaning the Lens Replacing the Projection Lamp Using the Kensington Lock Troubleshooting Appendix Specifications Accessories Portable and Laptop Activation Chart Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer Projected Image Size Index...
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Page 3: 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 4 Caution: Do not drop the projector. Transport the projector in • an InFocus-approved case; see page 40 for a list of cases. Caution: For ceiling mount installations, please use the ceiling • mount recommended in this User’s Guide on page 40 and fol- low all instructions provided with it.
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Page 5: Introduction
INTRODUCTION The InFocus LP400™ is specifically designed for the mobile pre- senter. It packs SVGA graphics with 16.7 million colors into a small, 6.8 pound package. It generates crisp, clear images using Digital Light Processing™ (DLP) technology. The LP400 is easy to connect, easy to use, and easy to maintain. - Page 6 IGURE Shipping box contents LP400 projector RCA audio/video (A/V) cable Soft carry case Audio cable LP400 User’s Guide and CableWizard Lite cable Online User Guide CD Power cord Lens cap...
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Page 7: Usage Guidelines
keypad focus ring connector panel elevator button power speaker cord power switch connector IGURE Side view of projector 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. -
Page 8: If You Need Assistance
“Troubleshooting” on page 33. Or, check the Service and Support section of our website at http://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 9: 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 10 NOTE: Before you continue, make sure the projector and your equipment are turned off. If you’ r e connecting a computer, make sure the distance between it and the projector is 6 feet or less. L/R audio in composite (for video source) s-video computer CableWizard...
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Page 11: Connecting An Ibm-Compatible Computer
Connecting an IBM-Compatible Computer 1 Plug the end of the CableWizard Lite computer cable into the video connector on your computer. 2 Plug the end of the CableWizard Lite computer cable NOTE: Many laptop computers into the connector on the projector. do not automatically turn on their external video port when a sec- ondary display device such as a... -
Page 12: Connecting A Macintosh Computer
Connecting a Macintosh Computer 1 Plug the end of the CableWizard Lite computer cable into the Mac adaptor (ordered separately, see “Optional Accesso- NOTE: Some PowerBooks require ries” on page 40 for ordering information). the Apple-supplied video-out cable 2 Plug the CableWizard Lite/Mac adaptor into the video con- or monitor adapter for external nector on your computer (or the Apple video-out cable or video. -
Page 13: Connecting A Video Player
Connecting a Video Player 1 If your video player uses a round, one-prong composite video connector, you’ll need only the A/V cable that shipped with the projector. If your video player uses a round, four-prong S-video con- • nector, you’ll need an S-video cable in addition to the A/V cable. - Page 14 S-video cable 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”...
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Page 15: Powering Up The Projector And Adjusting The Image
3 Turn on the projector by pressing the “I” side of the power switch (see Figure 2 on page 3). The InFocus startup screen displays and the Power LED on • top of the projector lights up (Figure 11 on page 15). -
Page 16: Turning Off The Projector
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 fifteen minutes, but keeps the projector running. (You can change the amount of time the projector stays in standby mode;... -
Page 17: Using The Projector
USING THE PROJECTOR This section describes how to use and make adjustments to the projector. It also provides a reference to the keypad buttons and the options available from the on-screen menus. Basic Image Adjustment 1 Make sure you have powered up your equipment in the right order (page 11). - Page 18 The projector is equipped with a self-locking, quick-release eleva- tor foot and button (Figure 10). To raise the projector: 1 Press and hold the elevator button (Figure 9). 2 Raise the projector to the height you want, then release the button to lock the elevator foot into position.
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Page 19: Using The Keypad Buttons
Using the Keypad Buttons The keypad is lit orange when the projector is on and lit green while the menus are displayed. While the menus are displayed, the volume, source, and standby buttons act as navigation but- tons. See “Using the On-Screen Menus” on page 17 for details. left/right mouse buttons power LED IGURE... - Page 20 Standby When you press , the display and audio turn off and a standby blank screen is displayed for 15 minutes. You can change the amount of time the projector stays in standby mode; see “Standby Time” on page 23 for details. If you press again within 15 minutes, the projector •...
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Page 21: 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 button on the menu keypad. -
Page 22: Display Menu
Display Menu IGURE Display menu 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. • Tint The tint adjusts the red-green color balance in the projected image. - Page 23 Color The color setting adjusts a video image from black and white to fully saturated color. Press the left mouse button to decrease the amount of color in • the image. Press the right mouse button to increase the amount of color in •...
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Page 24: Audio Menu
Audio Menu IGURE Audio menu Volume Press the left mouse button to decrease the volume. • NOTE: Changing the volume Press the right mouse button to increase the volume. • from the menu is the same as Volume adjustments you make are saved for each source. changing it using the keypad. -
Page 25: Image Menu
Image Menu IGURE Image menu Auto Image The projector automatically adjusts tracking, signal synchroniza- tion and vertical and horizontal position for most computers NOTE: Some screen savers inter- (Auto Image does not apply to video sources). If you want to fere with the operation of Auto adjust these features manually, you must turn off first... - Page 26 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 off then back Auto Image on again.
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Page 27: Controls Menu
Ceiling Projection image upside down for ceiling-mounted projection. Highlight NOTE: To order the LP400 Ceil- Ceiling Projection, then click either mouse button to turn this fea- ing Mount, refer to “Optional ture on and off. - Page 28 Rear Projection When you turn on, the projector reverses the Rear Projection image so you can project from behind a translucent screen. High- light Rear Projection, then click either mouse button to turn this feature on and off. Default Source Default Source toggles between Computer and Video.
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Page 29: Language Menu
Display Startup Screen This setting toggles between On and Off. When this feature is On, the InFocus startup screen appears when the projector starts up and remains until an active source is detected. The startup screen contains information on contacting InFocus. Click either mouse button to turn this feature off and display a plain black or blue screen instead of the startup screen. -
Page 30: Status Menu
Status Menu This is a read-only window for informational purposes. To dis- play the status window, select Show status from the menu, then click either mouse button. To remove the window, click either mouse button. IGURE Status menu Lamp hours used Indicates how many hours the current lamp has been in use. - Page 31 Mute status Indicates if the audio is muted. Software version Indicates the projector’s software version. This information is useful when contacting Technical Support. CableWizard version Indicates the CableWizard’s software version. This information is useful when contacting Technical Support. No version is listed for the CableWizard Lite cable.
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Page 32: Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Replacing the Projection Lamp The lamp hour counter in the Status menu counts the number of hours the lamp has been in use. The LP400 uses a metal halide WARNING: To avoid burns, bulb. These types of bulbs deteriorate over time. Replace the allow the projector to cool for at lamp when the brightness is no longer acceptable. - Page 33 & 4 Pull the lamp door up and remove it. IGURE Removing the lamp door 5 Loosen the two non-removable screws on the outside of the 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 34 6 Slide the lamp connector to the right to disconnect it from the projector (Figure 21). IGURE Sliding the lamp connector 7 Remove the module (Figure 22). WARNING: Do not drop the lamp module or touch the glass bulb! The glass may shatter and cause injury.
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Page 35: Using The Kensington Lock
& 8 Align the new lamp module in the correct direction. 9 Gently push the module in as far as it goes. 10 Tighten the screws on the outside of the module. 11 Slide the lamp connector to the left to re-attach it. 12 Insert the tabs at the top of the lamp door into the projector and press the lamp door into place. -
Page 36: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem: Nothing on projection screen Make sure that the power cord is properly connected to a func- • 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 •... - Page 37 & You might need to turn everything off and power up the • equipment again in the proper order. Refer to your com- puter’s documentation to determine the correct order. Make sure your laptop’s external video port is turned on. See •...
- Page 38 Problem: Image is out of focus Turn the projection lens to focus the image. • Make sure the projection screen is at least 5 feet (1.5 m) from • the projector. Check the projection lens to see if it needs cleaning. •...
- Page 39 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) •...
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Page 40: Appendix
APPENDIX Specifications The LP400 must be operated and stored within the temperature and humidity ranges specified. Temperature Operating 50 to 104 F (10 to 40 C) Non-operating -4 to 158 F (-20 to 70 C) Humidity Operating and non-oper. 5% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing Dimensions 4.0 x 9.3 x 11.8 inches (10.3 x 23.8 x 30.3 cm) - Page 41 Video Audio Input Input Impedance 5K ohm DC coupled Maximum Input Voltage < 4.5 V for THD 0.3% PEAK or R < 2.0 Vrms for THD 0.3% Sensitivity 100 mV at 1 KHz for 88 dB SPL at 1 meter Connector Type RCA jack Computer Audio Input...
- Page 42 Accessories Standard Accessories (ship with the projector) Part Number Quick Start card 009-0379-xx LP400 User’s Guide 010-0201-xx Soft Case 110-0190-xx Shipping Box 110-0186-xx CableWizard Lite computer cable 6.5 ft (2 m) SP-CW2LITE Audio Cable 6 ft (1.8 m) 210-0118-xx Projection Lamp Module...
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Page 43: Accessories
InFocus Catalog Sales at CableWizard 3 (SP-CW3) 1-800-660-0024. Executive Remote Plus (HW-EXPLUS) Deluxe Soft Case CA-C132 ATA Travel Case CA-C134 Executive Leather Case CA-C133 LP400 Series Deluxe Travel Case CA-C141 Macintosh Adaptor SP-MACADPT SP-CW3 CableWizard CableWizard 2 SP-CW2 CableWizard Extension Cable, non-plenum SP-CW2EXT rated, 60.7 ft (18.5 m) -
Page 44: Portable And Laptop Activation Chart
NOTE: Visit our website at tor is connected. Activation commands for some laptop www.infocus.com for the most cur- computers are listed in the following table. (If your computer is rent activation chart. It is located not listed or the given command does not work, refer to the com- puter’s documentation for the appropriate command.) On some... - Page 45 Key command to Key command to Computer activate port de-activate port Austin Ctrl-Alt-comma Ctrl-Alt-comma Award FN-F6 FN-F6 BCC* automatic reboot computer 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...
- Page 46 Key command to Key command to Computer activate port de-activate port Everex* setup screen option setup screen option For-A Ctrl-Alt-Shift-C Ctrl-Shift-Alt-L Fujitsu FN-F10 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...
- Page 47 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...
- Page 48 Key command to Key command to Computer activate port de-activate port FN-F5 FN-F5 Automatic Automatic 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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Page 49: Using Video Mirroring With A Powerbook Computer
Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer When you turn video mirroring (called SimulScan in newer Pow- erBooks-see below) on, the projector displays the same informa- tion that appears on your PowerBook’s built-in screen. When video mirroring is off, the projector acts like a separate display. To turn on video mirroring for the first time: 1 Open the Monitors control panel;... -
Page 50: Projected Image Size
Use the chart and table to help you determine projected image sizes. IGURE Projected image size Table 1: NOTE: Visit our website at Image Size, Width and Height www.infocus.com for an interactive Distance to Diagonal Width Height image size calculator. It is located Screen (feet) -
Page 51: Index
INDEX cables A/V 9, 39 audio 7 accessories, ordering 39, 40 CableWizard extension 40 activation commands for laptop com- CableWizard Lite 2, 7, 8 puters 41 composite video 9 adjusting extension 40 bass 20 ordering 39 brightness 18 power 39 color 19 S-video 9, 40 contrast 18... - Page 52 7 lens image cap 39 adjusting 11, 13 cleaning 29 centering 22 LP400 colors don’t match computer’s 36 cases 39, 40 focusing 13 ceiling mounted 23 fuzzy lines 22 project from behind the screen has lines or spots 35...
- Page 53 Macintosh computers safety guidelines iii adaptor 8 SECAM video 18, 23 compatibility 1 security feature 32 connecting 8 SimulScan, using with PowerBooks 46 Menu button 17 Source button 15 menus. See on-screen menus specifications 37 monitor, projected colors don’t match Standby button 16 Standby Time 23 startup screen 25...
- Page 54 Dur- ing the Warranty period for the Product, InFocus warrants that Replacement lamps, which are purchased at the time of pro- jector purchase, will have a 90-day or 500 hour warranty, whichever comes first, from the date the spare lamp is put into use.
- Page 55 Limited Warranty Period To Be Eligible For Limited Warranty Coverage To Obtain Warranty Service LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Limitation on Bringing Action Governing Law Mandatory Arbitration...
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