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Connecting the LitePro is summarized on the back of this card and described in detail in the LitePro 560/570 User’s Guide. The User’s Guide contains instructions and illustrations for connections to all compatible computers. It also describes the remote control buttons and menu functions.
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You must install the projection bulbs the first time you use the LitePro. Refer to the “Read Me First” card or page 40 of the User’s Guide for instructions. Place the LitePro on a flat surface within six feet of your power source and your computer.
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The typical use is in a conference room, meeting room or auditorium. Wenn das Produkt Lite Pro 560/570 in Deutschland verkauft wird, muss es Umwelt geschuetzt sein. (Klasse B) Dieses Product muss mit dem Bundesamt fuer Post und Telekommunikation registriert sein.
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We, In Focus Systems, Inc., 27700B SW Parkway Ave. Wilsonville, Oregon 97070 USA, declare under our sole responsibility that the: LitePro 560 and LitePro 560LS LCD projector LitePro 570 and LitePro 570LS LCD projector to which this declaration relates, are in conformity with the following standards: EN 55022.
Cleaning the Lens Replacing the Projection Lamps Replacing Batteries in the Remote Control Replacing the Fuse Troubleshooting Before You Call for Assistance Solutions to Common Problems Appendix Specifications Accessories Cable Connector Pin Assignments Laptop Display Activation Chart Index LitePro 560/570 User’s Guide...
Use only the power cord that was shipped with the LitePro. Although other power cords might be similar in appearance, they LitePro 560/570 User’s Guide Information that may be unusual or unexpected. Information that helps you avoid damage to your equipment.
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Do not open any other part of the LitePro. Opening the LitePro case will expose you to electric shock hazard. All service must be performed by an authorized In Focus service center. LitePro 560/570 User’s Guide...
Introduction The In Focus Systems LitePro 560 and 570 LCD projectors provide 640x480 resolution with compatibility up to 800x600. The LitePro’s active matrix liquid crystal display (LCD) is based on Thin Film Transistor (TFT The LitePro is ideal for high-performance business, CAD and imaging applications that demand high resolution and exceptional color quality.
Macintosh LC, Quadra, Centris and Power Macintosh in resolutions up to 832x624. • Apple Powerbook computers with video-out port and cable. The LitePro 560/570 is not compatible with these systems: • IBM-compatibles in CGA or EGA graphics mode •...
(31) 23 5623200 Your LitePro is backed by a limited one-year warranty. The details of the warranty are printed at the back of this manual. LitePro 560/570 User’s Guide . Call between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. PST, Monday Introduction...
• The distance from the LitePro’s lens to the screen determines the size of the projected image as shown below. elevated about 2” (5cm) from table Figure 2. Image Size (measured diagonally) LitePro 560/570 User’s Guide 8 ft. (2.4m) 6 ft. (1.8m) 5 ft. (1.5m) 7.2 ft. (2.2m) 5.7 ft.
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Unplug it at the computer end, leaving the monitor end attached. • You will attach the LitePro cable to the monitor cable’s connector on the computer in the next step. 1” area of the LitePro’s SOURCE LitePro 560/570 User’s Guide...
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LitePro cable to the end of the monitor cable as shown below. power switch “Monitor” end of Figure 4. Connecting an IBM-compatible desktop computer LitePro 560/570 User’s Guide The resolution of the LitePro’s image is 640x480. Images will be compressed. Images above 800x600 are not displayable. computer’s documentation for instructions.
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“Monitor” end of LitePro cable Figure 5. Connecting a Macintosh desktop computer attach one of the Mac adapters to the “VGA” end of Mac adapter monitor cable Mac adapter “VGA” end of LitePro cable LitePro 560/570 User’s Guide...
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LitePro is connected. Refer to your computer manual for the command that activates the external video port. The ”Laptop Display Activation Chart” on page 56 lists the commands that activate the external monitor port for a variety of computers. LitePro 560/570 User’s Guide...
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“ “Monitor” end of video out cable LitePro cable proper grounding. ” area of the connector panel.) SOURCE 2 , you’ll need the , you must have Mac adapter “VGA” end of LitePro cable LitePro 560/570 User’s Guide...
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“ SOURCE 3 below. Figure 8. Connecting a Composite Video Cable LitePro 560/570 User’s Guide area that your computer is plugged into.) SOURCE mini-type jack, you will need an RCA jack-to-mini plug adapter. Refer to ”Accessories” on page 53 for order information.
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The video-out connector on your video player may be labeled S-Video signal ” areas on the connector panel as shown below. connect video cable to either SOURCE 3 or SOURCE 4 connector “To Monitor.” , its video-out ” or SOURCE 3 LitePro 560/570 User’s Guide...
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Plug the other red and white connectors into the corresponding “ on the LitePro as shown below. Figure 10. Connecting the Audio from a Video Player LitePro 560/570 User’s Guide ” or “ ” audio connectors SOURCE 3...
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Plug your audio cable into the “Audio Out” connectors on the LitePro. You must use an amplified external speaker with the LitePro. Figure 11. Connecting an external speaker A non-amplified (passive) speaker will not work. LitePro 560/570 User’s Guide...
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VAC, 50 or 60 Hz, three-wire type grounded sources. When you disconnect the projector, always remove the power cord from LitePro 560/570 User’s Guide Always keep the source volume at its lowest level when refer to”Volume and Audio Lock” on page 36.
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18. Turn on your computer. Your LitePro is now ready to use. See ”Using the LitePro” on page 17 for information about using the remote and the on-screen menu. button on the remote. standby computer is a Macintosh. LitePro 560/570 User’s Guide...
Using the LitePro This section describes how to use and make adjustments to the LitePro 560/570. It also provides a reference to the remote control buttons and the menu commands. Basic Image Adjustment • If the image is not completely displayed, adjust the height of the LitePro (page 18) or use the arrow buttons to center the image (page 21).
To lower the elevator foot: • Holding the LitePro handle, press the elevator’s quick release button. Push the elevator back up into the projector. Always hold the LitePro’s handle when you press the elevator’s quick release button. LitePro 560/570 User’s Guide...
Figure 13. Switching to the Spare Lamp When switching lamps, be careful not to touch the exhaust grill on the door. This area is very hot when LitePro 560/570 User’s Guide the projector is operating. Using the LitePro...
LiteTable to allow you menu to edit your LiteShow presentation. Refer to the LiteShow User’s Guide for information about LiteShow presentations. accesses the LitePro’s on-screen menus. There are menu again removes it from the LitePro 560/570 User’s Guide...
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User’s Guide for more information. next LP 560LS & LP 570LS: When a LiteShow presentation is displayed, press to advance to the next slide in your presentation. Refer to next the LiteShow User’s Guide for more information. LitePro 560/570 User’s Guide...
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LiteShow menus and cancel LiteShow to switch to your LiteShow lite show again to return to your computer or lite show button adjusts volume LitePro 560/570 User’s Guide...
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Refer to “Prog Button” on page 32 for descriptions of these operations and instructions on how to program the button. standby standby to turn it back on. LitePro 560/570 User’s Guide • RS-232 • Sync • Palette • Mute • Text Mode button switches the projection lamp off.
3. Press select/enter button on the remote. menu will continue to operate normally. The only loss of You Need Assistance” on page 3 for the phone number. button on the remote to display Menu 1. menu LitePro 560/570 User’s Guide...
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When the function you want to change is highlighted, you can change the setting. • Use the up and down arrow buttons to adjust settings up and down. LitePro 560/570 User’s Guide button on the remote to display Menu 1. menu Using the LitePro...
3. Press the up arrow button to increase the amount of green in the image. Press the down arrow to increase the amount of red in the image. button to remove the menu from the screen. button to display Menu 1. menu button to display Menu 1. menu select/enter LitePro 560/570 User’s Guide...
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2. Use the right or left arrow buttons to highlight “Left/Right”. 3. Press the up arrow button to move the image to the left. Press the down arrow button to move it to the right. LitePro 560/570 User’s Guide menu button to display Menu 1.
Menu 1. menu to display Menu 2. to enable Rear Projection. The image button to display Menu 1. menu to display Menu 2. to enable or disable the Source Prompt. select/ select/ LitePro 560/570 User’s Guide...
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10 or 30 minutes. If Auto Standby is turned off, you can still turn off the lamp by pressing the page 17 and page 23 for additional information about Standby. LitePro 560/570 User’s Guide button to display Menu 1. menu to display Menu 2.
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Menu 1. menu to display Menu 2. . The LitePro immediately resets all the function • Test Pattern • RS-232 • Reset • Text Mode • Comp(ress) • Sharpness • Loudness • Mute LitePro 560/570 User’s Guide...
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4. Use the right or left arrow buttons to highlight “Palette”. 5. Press select/enter time you press palette. LitePro 560/570 User’s Guide button on the remote. If you have a source connected that menu button to display Menu 1. to display Menu 2.
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Text Mode. Text Mode is prog button assignment: button to display Menu 1. menu to display Menu 2. until the function you want is displayed. Now, , the LitePro performs the function you prog text that is 720 pixels LitePro 560/570 User’s Guide...
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4. Use the right or left arrow buttons to highlight “Tracking”. 5. Press select/enter value. Press the down arrow button to decrease the value. LitePro 560/570 User’s Guide menu button to display Menu 1. to display Menu 2. until the language you want is displayed. Each...
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If you don’t know which standard is used in your area, select the one that provides the best image. The default setting is NTSC. menu button to display Menu 1. to display Menu 2. to enable Text Mode (an “x” appears in the select/enter LitePro 560/570 User’s Guide...
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3. Press select/enter 4. Use the right or left arrow buttons to highlight “Sharpness”. 5. Press select/enter LitePro 560/570 User’s Guide menu button to display Menu 1. to display Menu 2. until the type you want is displayed. button to display Menu 1.
Menu 1. menu to display the Audio Menu. damage the LitePro’s speakers. select/enter . The LitePro enables Audio Lock, volume button on the LitePro 560/570 User’s Guide...
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4. Use the right or left arrow buttons to highlight “Balance”. The “L/R” bar is highlighted. 5. Use the up and/or down arrow buttons to adjust the left-to-right balance. LitePro 560/570 User’s Guide button to display Menu 1. menu to display the Audio Menu.
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Menu 1. menu to display the Audio Menu. to enable or disable Loudness. menu button to display Menu 1. to display the Audio Menu. to enable or disable Mute. mute button on the LitePro 560/570 User’s Guide...
• Abrasive cleaners, solvents or other harsh chemicals may scratch the lens. 2. Lightly wipe the cleaning cloth over the lens. 3. If you will not be using the LitePro immediately, replace the lens cover. LitePro 560/570 User’s Guide Do not open the LitePro case! Provider.
Keeping it in its plastic bag, remove one of the new lamps from the box. housing can become very hot. Use extreme care. them with a clean cloth. The natural oil on your skin concentrates the heat and may destroy the lamps. LitePro 560/570 User’s Guide...
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9. Slide the lamp changer to the other side. 10. Replace the other lamp if necessary. Be sure not to touch it with your bare fingers. LitePro 560/570 User’s Guide Maintenance...
2. Slide the battery cover off in the direction shown below. Figure 20. Removing the Battery Cover 3. Remove the old batteries. 4. Install two new AAA alkaline batteries as shown in Figure 21. 5. Replace the battery cover. LitePro 560/570 User’s Guide...
2. Turn off the LitePro by pressing the “ ” side of the power switch on the side of the LitePro. 3. Unplug the power cord from the LitePro. LitePro 560/570 User’s Guide fuse may damage the LitePro. A surge-protected power strip is recommended if power surges are common in your area.
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10. Using the same tool you used in step 5, turn the fuse holder a quarter turn counter-clockwise. 11. Plug the power cord back in. 12. Press the “|” side of the power switch to turn the LitePro back on. fuse LitePro 560/570 User’s Guide...
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Maintenance Figure 23. Removing the Fuse Holder Figure 24. Inserting the New Fuse into the Fuse Holder LitePro 560/570 User’s Guide...
LitePro, monitor, computer.) If the problem still exists, read through the problems and solutions in this chapter. LitePro 560/570 User’s Guide Do not open the LitePro case! Opening the case may cause electric shock! Provider.
Problem: Color or VGA text not being projected • The brightness control may need to be adjusted. Adjust the brightness up or down until the text is visible. Refer to “Brightness” on page 26 for more information. menu button on the remote). Write LitePro 560/570 User’s Guide...
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The projection lens may need cleaning. Problem: Remote not operating correctly • You may need to replace the batteries in the remote. Refer to “Replacing Batteries in the Remote Control” on page 42 for instructions. LitePro 560/570 User’s Guide Troubleshooting...
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In Focus Technical Support; refer to “If You Need Assistance” on page 3. button to display Menu 1. menu select/enter to display Menu 2. to enable Rear Projection. The image imme- select/enter again to change it back.) again to remove the menu. menu select/ LitePro 560/570 User’s Guide...
Range Optical Brightness Uniformity Projection Range LitePro 560/570 User’s Guide tungsten halogen EVD bulb, 400 watt, 36 volt Average 50 hours each Two (2) AAA alkaline cells 25 feet (7.62m) when reflected off a white wall or projection screen within 45° of the projection...
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0° to 60°C 0 to 10,000 feet (3048 meters) 20,000 feet (6096 meters) 10 to 90% RH, non-condensing 20 x 11.5 x 8 inches (51 x 29 x 20 cm) 20 lbs. (8.8 kg) 30 lbs (12.7 kg) LitePro 560/570 User’s Guide...
Accessories Contact your In Focus dealer to order. Refer to the In Focus Accessories Catalog for additional items. Item Read Me First card LitePro 560/570 User’s Guide LiteShow II User’s Guide Soft Carry Case Shipping Box ATA-Approved Hard Carry Case...
26-pin D-style connector. The table below lists its pin assignments. Input Pin Signal Description Vertical sync Horizontal sync Blue analog reserved reserved Red analog reserved reserved Green analog Digital/analog video cable ID VGA/no video cable ID pin Output Pin LitePro 560/570 User’s Guide...
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The “Monitor” connector is a female video RGB, 15-pin micro-D-style connector. The “VGA” connector is a male video RGB, 15-pin micro-D-style connector. The table below lists the pin assignments for both connectors. LitePro 560/570 User’s Guide Signal Description Red analog input Green analog input with composite sync...
Appendix Laptop Display Activation Chart The LitePro 560/570 connects to a laptop computer through the computer ’s external monitor port. Most laptop computers do not automatically activate their external monitor port when a device such as the LitePro is connected. The following chart lists the commands that activate the external monitor port for a variety of computers.
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** These manufacturers offer more than one activation command depending on the computer model. Key command to Key command to activate port de-activate port FN-F5 FN-F5 setup screen option setup screen option software driver software driver FN-F10 FN-F10 LitePro 560/570 User’s Guide...
28, 50 streaked 50 switch between computer and video 21 too wide or too narrow 49 keypad, using to display menu 1 24 LitePro 560/570 User’s Guide lamp average life 19, 51 BulbGuard 42 flashing off and on 42...
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22 muting the audio 38 next button 21 NTSC video type 34 optical specifications 51 LitePro 560/570 User’s Guide PAL video type 34, 35 Palette (menu function) 31 PC, see IBM-compatible computers Performa, see Macintosh pin assignments for LitePro cable 54, 55...
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LIMITED WARRANTY In Focus Systems Inc. (“In Focus”) warrants that each LitePro 560 and LitePro 570 (“the Product”) sold hereunder will conform to and function in accordance with the written specifications of In Focus. Said limited warranty shall apply only to the first person or entity that purchases the Product for personal or business use and not for the purpose of distribution or resale.
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