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1. composite video S video monitor computer 2 VESA computer audio in audio in for all video sources FIGURE 12 Connector panel on optional enhanced connectivity module The module provides the following audio video inputs Source Video Audio Computer VESA Single ended ana mini jack 2 VESA log RGB HD 15 Computer M1 DA Single ended mini jack 1 M1 DA analog or digital Compo Base band component Left and right line level nent Video video RCA 2 RCAs Composite Base band composite Left and right line level Video video RCA 2 RCAs S Video S video Y C 4 pin circu Left and right line level lar 2 RCAs The module also provides wired remote input used with an optional remote monitor out used to display images on your desktop computer s monitor as well as on the projection screen and RS 232 input to control the projector from an LCD control panel NOTE Specific RS 232 com mands can be found in the Service and Support section of our website at www infocus com 13 Powering up the Projector Mm EUR ILLE Remove the lens cap NOTE Always use the power cord 2 Plug the power cord into the side of the projector then plug it that shipped with the projector into your electrical outlet A surge protected power strip is recommended The LED on the top of the projector Figure 17 on page 22 li
2. Projector Manager x Diy mage Coe Ses InFocus P530 data analog FIGURE 28 General menu General menu Choose the desired source from the Source pull down menu to change the active source Click Standby to display a blank screen You can select a black blue or white screen from the Display tab see page 39 Click Reset to reset the options in the menus except Language Video Standard and Ceiling and Rear Project to their original settings Display menu Projector Manager FIGURE 29 Display menu Keystone Use the slider bar to adjust the keystone setting See page 23 for details on keystone Brightness Contrast Tint and Color Use the slider bars to adjust Brightness Contrast Tint and Color See page 26 for a description of these settings Blank Screen Blank Screen determines what color is displayed when there is no active source and when the projector is in standby Click Blue Black or White to specify the color 39 M a n a ger Software 40 Image menu Projector Manager x General Display Image Contras Status Resize Sai xl Iv Auto Image dint iuris I Menuallirecking I I Position m c VericallPositicn _ Honzanta FIGURE 30 Image menu Resize Resize allows you to select from among four different re sizing options The default is Standard which resizes the image from its original version to fit a s
3. Zoom This allows you to zoom in and out on a part of the image Standby O When you press standby the display and audio turn off and a blank screen is displayed for 15 minutes You can change the amount of time the projector stays in standby mode see page 33 for details The LED lights orange while the projector is in standby If you press standby again within 15 minutes the projector returns to normal operations immediately The LED changes from orange to green f you don t press standby again the lamp turns off after 15 minutes The LED blinks orange and the fans run while the projector cools down then the projector shuts off and the LED lights solid green Volume keypad only cQ lt To increase the volume press volume To decrease the vol ume press volume c Using the On Screen Menus The projector has menus that allow you to make image adjust ments and change a variety of settings These adjustments aren t available directly from the keypad To open the on screen menus press the menu select button on the keypad or remote The menus automatically close after 60 seconds if no buttons are pressed This displays the Main menu and changes the volume source and standby buttons on the keypad to menu navigation and adjustment buttons the arrow LEDs around the buttons light green to indicate the change Press the corresponding buttons to move the cursor up and down or use the arrow buttons on th
4. audio in connector on the pro jector The projector is compatible with these major broadcast video standards NTSC NTSC 4 43 PAL PAL M PAL N PAL 60 and SECAM It automatically adjusts to optimize its performance for the incoming video 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 CAUTION Your video player may also have a Video Out con nector for a coaxial cable connec tion DO NOT use this to connect to the projector v Using the optional enhanced connectivity module This module connects to the projector via the projector s com puter connector Slide the tabs in the module into the grooves on the back of the projector then press the computer connector into NOTE If you have turned Auto Source off page 33 you ma ff page 33 y y the projector To remove the module press down on the textured need to press the source button on lever on the top left of the module to release the latch then slide the keypad more than once to the module off display an active source The sources switch in this order PC l Analog PC l Digital PC 2 VESA Video 3 Component Video S Video and Video 2 Composite FIGURE I Connecting the optional connectivity module to the projector computer computer I MI audio in RS 232 component video wired remote ae
5. 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 This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communi cations Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harm ful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Canada This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe A est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Can ada Safety Certifications UL CUL TUV NOM IRAM EN 55022 Warning This is a Class A product In a domestic environment it may cause radio interfer ence in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures The typ ical use is in a conference room meeting room or auditorium Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer InFocus Corporation 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 LP500 and LP530 projectors con form to the following directives and norms EMC Directive 89 336 EE
6. The sources switch in this order PC Analog PC I Digital Video S Video and Video 2 Composite 22 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 25 for details power o LED menu source D gt volume amp D volume Ce 0 0 0 o lt O E 5 3 a ol lt FIGURE 17 Keypad and remote buttons Menu select rA Press the menu select button to open the on screen menus Press menu select again while Exit is highlighted to close the menus The menus automatically close after 30 seconds if no buttons are pressed When you close the menus the projector saves any changes you made For more information about the on screen menus see page 25 Mouse buttons keypad only Use the mouse buttons to zoom in and out on the image See Zoom mode on page 24 for details Source keypad only or Data and Video remote only When you have more than one source computer and video con nected to the projector select between them by pressing the source button on the keypad or the data or video button on the remote Keystone remote only Use this feature to adjust the image vertically and make a squarer image Press the keystone button to reduce the upper part of the image and press the keystone but
7. This setting toggles between on and off Turn it on to lower the light output of the lamp thus extending its life This also lowers the fan speed making the projector quieter Display Messages This setting toggles between On and Off When this feature is On status messages such as No signal detected or Standby Active appear in the lower right corner of the screen 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 When it is off a plain black or blue screen is displayed instead of the startup screen Reset Highlight Reset then press menu select to reset the options in the menus except Language Video Standard Ceiling and Rear Project and Standby Time to their original settings Language Menu FIGURE 26 Language menu You can display the on screen menus in English French Ger man Spanish Portuguese Chinese Japanese or Korean Press the menu select button to display the Main menu press the arrow buttons to highlight Language then press menu select again to access the Language menu 2 Press the arrow buttons to highlight the desired language then press menu select Press menu select to exit this menu and return to the Main menu 35 36 Status Menu This is a read only menu for informational purpose
8. amp Troubleshooting Cleaning the Lens Replacing the Projection Lamp Cleaning the Projection Lamp Filter Screens 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 Size Index 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 Safety Definitions Warning Statements identify conditions or practices that could result in personal injury Caution Statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to your equipment Safety Symbols Attention For information about usage of a feature please refer to the User s Guide A Warning Hot surface Do not touch dem An arrow pointing to the lamp door on the projector Safety Terms Warning Don t look directly into the lens when the lamp is turned on A Warning To replace the lamp turn off the projector and unplug the power cord To avoid burns wait 30 minutes before opening the lamp door Follow all instructions provided in this User s Guide eWarning Please use the power cord provided Connect the power
9. bad try adjusting the tracking manually Turn Auto Image off 2 Move the slider to adjust Manual tracking until the fuzzy ver tical bars are gone Horizontal position Follow these steps to manually adjust the horizontal position Turn Auto Image off 2 Move the slider to adjust the Horizontal position Positioning adjustments are saved when you power off the pro jector Vertical position Follow these steps to manually adjust the vertical position Turn Auto Image off 2 Move the slider to adjust the Vertical position NOTE The Manual Sync Manual Tracking Horiz Posi tion and Vert Position options are available only for analog com puter sources The projector sets these options automatically for dig ital computer and video sources 41 M a n a ger Software NOTE If you already know the video standard used in your geographical area it s often best to 42 manually select it Controls menu General Display Image Status Video Standard Auto Default Source Jdsta anaog e Rear Projection Auto Source Select Iv Display Messages Iv Display Startup Screen FIGURE 31 Controls menu Video Standard When Video standard is set to Auto the projector attempts to pick the video standard NTSC PAL PAL M PAL N or SECAM automatically based on the input signal it receives The video standard options may vary depending on your region of the world If
10. button The lamp turns off and the LED blinks orange for a minute while the fans con tinue to run to cool the lamp When the lamp has cooled the LED lights green and the fans stop Unplug the power cord to com pletely power off 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 and remote buttons and the options available from the on screen menus Basic Image Adjustment Make sure you have powered up your equipment in the right order page 14 2 Ifthe image doesn t display completely zoom the image page 19 adjust the height of the projector page 20 or center the image by adjusting its horizontal or vertical position page 31 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 19 4 If the colors don t look right adjust the brightness contrast tint or color page 26 Adjusting the Projector To focus the image rotate the focus ring Figure 13 until the image is clear To zoom the image rotate the zoom ring This adjusts the image size You can also zoom in on part of the image see page 24 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 FIGURE 13 Focus ring and z
11. confirm the change 63 A p pendix NOTE Use the graph and table to help you determine projected image sizes 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 64 Projected Image Size Diagonal Image Size inches FIGURE 38 250 200 150 100 50 maximum image size 5 10 15 20 25 Distance to Screen feet 30 Projected image s ize Table 1 Range of distance to the screen for a given screen size Distance to screen Diagonal Maximum Minimum Screen Size Image Width distance Distance inches inches feet feet 60 48 8 5 6 9 72 58 10 2 8 3 84 67 11 9 9 7 90 72 12 7 10 4 100 80 14 1 11 6 120 96 17 0 13 9 150 120 21 2 17 4 INDEX A accessories ordering 56 activation commands for laptop com puters 58 Add New Hardware Wizard 14 adjusting brightness 26 color 27 color gain 32 contrast 27 height of the projector 20 keystone 26 tint 27 volume 24 Advanced menu options Ceiling Project 34 Display Messages 34 Display Startup Screen 35 Low Power 34 Rear projection 34 Reset 35 altitude limits 55 assistance See Technical Support audio cable connecting
12. cord to a receptacle with a protective safety earth ground terminal e Warning Refer all service to qualified service personnel Ser vicing your own projector will void the warranty See the fol lowing page for the customer service contact information Caution Don t block ventilation openings Caution Don t set liquids on the projector Spilled liquids may damage your projector Caution Don t place the projector on a hot surface or in direct sunlight Caution Do not drop the projector Transport the projector in an InFocus approved case see page 56 for a list of cases Important Operating Considerations Do not place the projector on a tablecloth or other soft covering that may block the vents In the unlikely event of the bulb ruptur ing thoroughly clean the area in front of the projector and dis card any edible items placed in that area Do not place objects in this area in front of the projector Customer Service If you need assistance call InFocus Customer Service directly at 1 800 799 9911 Support is free between 6 a m and 6 p m PST Monday through Friday Support is available in North America after hours and weekends for a fee at 1 888 592 6800 Or send us an e mail at techsupport infocus com In Europe call InFocus in The Netherlands at 31 35 6474010 In Asia call InFocus in Singapore at 65 353 9449 INTRODUCTION The InFocus LP500 and LP530 multimedia projectors are
13. distance from the screen v e The distance from the lens of the projector to the screen and nes the zoom setting determine the size of the projected image NOTE The projector must be at Figure 4 shows three projected image sizes For more infor mation about image size see Projected Image Size on page 64 least 5 feet 1 5 m from the pro jection screen FIGURE 4 Projected image size at minimum zoom 3 Make sure the projector is unplugged and your computer is turned off NOTE Before you continue make sure the projector is unplugged and your equipment is turned off If youre connecting a computer make sure the distance between it and the projector is 6 feet or less NOTE The enhanced connectivity module is an optional accessory that provides RS 232 component video VESA computer MI computer and monitor loop through capabilities See Optional Accessories on page 56 for ordering information Audio in S video computer composite video 1 emm XO o i O 4M eS FIGURE 5 Connector panel computer computer I MI audio in RS 232 component video wired remote qes a us composite video computer 2 VESA computer audio in audio in for all video s
14. lamp housing in the projector 4 Replace the lamp and lamp door 48 Replacing the Batteries in the Remote Control The life of the batteries depends on how often and how long you use the remote Symptoms of low battery charge include erratic responses when using the remote and a reduced range of opera tion Follow these steps to replace the batteries Turn the remote face down in your hand 2 Push the tab on the battery door toward the top of the remote and lift the door off 3 Remove the old batteries and dispose of them in an environ mentally proper manner 4 Install two new AAA alkaline batteries Make sure you install each in the correct direction 5 Insert the hooks on the battery door into the remote and press the tab to re install the door Using the Security Lock The projector has a security connector for use with a PC Guard ian Cable Lock System Figure 37 See Optional Accessories on page 56 for ordering information Refer to the information that came with the lock for instructions on how to use it to secure the projector FIGURE 37 Installing the security lock 49 Troubleshooting Problem The projector is not running Make sure that the power cord is properly connected to a fully functional AC electrical outlet Make sure that the power cord is also properly connected to the projector elf the projector is plugged into a p
15. non abrasive camera lens cleaner to a soft dry cloth Avoid using an excessive amount of cleaner and don t apply the cleaner directly to the lens Abrasive cleaners solvents or other harsh chemicals might scratch the lens 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 P The lamp hour counter in the Status menu counts the numberof 5 eee hours the lamp has been in use After 1 980 hours of use the mes WARNING To avoid burns sage Change Lamp temporarily appears on the screen when the projector is turned on Change the lamp within the next 20 hours After 2 000 hours the lamp will not light You can order new lamp modules from your InFocus dealer See Accessories on page 56 for information extract the lamp module while the allow the projector to cool for at least 30 minutes before you open the lamp module door Never Follow these steps to replace the projection lamp projector is operating Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord 2 Wait 30 minutes to allow the projector to cool thoroughly 45 Invert the projector on a soft flat surface then push the ridge on the lamp door toward the back Figure 33 The arrow on the lamp door should point to the unlock icon on the bottom t of the projector Lift the door up WARNING Be ext
16. re using an S video cable connect it to the S video out connector on the video player Figure 10 3 Plug the other yellow connector into the composite video con nector l on the projector If you re using S video plug the other end of the cable into the S video connector s on the projector Figure 10 ibm 6 9 o 4 oom O Oj np 99 O EL I A audio B adapter V eu fl composite video i cable audio cable FIGURE 9 Connecting the projector to a video player using the standard video cable with com posite video connector and the audio cable and adapter audio S video adapter cable fl sa cable FIGURE 10 Connecting the projector to a video player using an S video cable and the audio cable and adapter 4 Plug the audio adapter s white connector into the left audio out connector on your video player Plug the adapter s red connector into the right audio out connector on the video player Figure 9 and Figure 10 5 Plug the audio adapter s other end into the audio cable 6 Plug the audio cable into the
17. repaired or replaced All exchanged parts and Prod ucts replaced under this Warranty will become property of InFocus InFocus sole obligation is to supply or pay for all labor necessary to repair the Product found to be defective within the Warranty period and to repair or replace defective parts with new parts or at the option of InFocus serviceable used parts that are equivalent or superior to new parts performance During the Warranty period to exercise this Limited Warranty the purchaser must first contact either InFo cus a service facility authorized by InFocus or the place of original purchase For Warranty service the pur chaser will be advised to return or deliver the defective Product freight and all fees prepaid to an InFocus Service Center or to a service facility authorized by InFocus When returning Product to InFocus a Return Material Authorization Number RMA is required and must be clearly displayed on the outside of the shipping carton containing the Product The Product is to be fully insured and packed in either its original carton or a similar package affording an equal degree of protection InFocus or the service facility authorized by InFocus will return the repaired replaced Product freight prepaid to the purchaser Products returned for Warranty service must be accompanied by a written letter that i explains the problem ii provides proof of date of purchase iii provides the dealer s name and iv provides t
18. specifically designed for multipurpose use They generate crisp clear images using Digital Light Processing DLP technology They are easy to connect easy to use easy to transport and easy to maintain The LP500 has native SVGA 800x600 resolution the LP530 has XGA 1024x768 resolution The user interfaces of the two products are identical except where noted information in this user s guide applies to both products Image Resolution LP500 The SVGA resolution of the LP500 s projected image is 800x600 The projector is compatible with screen resolutions up to 1280x1024 If your computer s screen resolution is higher than 1280x1024 reset it to a lower resolution before you connect the projector LP530 The XGA resolution of the LP530 s projected image is 1024x768 The projector is compatible with screen resolutions up to 1280x1024 If your computer s screen resolution is higher than 1280x1024 reset it to a lower resolution before you connect the projector NOTE The LP500 automatically expands 640x480 images to 800x600 You can display these images at their native resolutions by turning off the Auto Resize fea ture See Resize on page 29 for 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 See Resize on page 29 for more information NOTE The projec
19. the Display icon 2 Click the Settings tab 3 Verify that the Desktop area is set to 1280x1024 or less Problem Color or text not being projected You might need to adjust the brightness up or down until the text is visible Refer to Brightness on page 26 for more infor mation Problem The screen resolution is not right Make sure the computer s video card is set for a resolution of no greater than 1280x1024 Problem Image isn t centered on the screen Move the projector to reposition the image Reposition the image using the menu Refer to Horizontal Position on page 31 and Vertical Position on page 31 Be sure the projector is at a 90 degree angle to the screen Problem Image is too wide or narrow for screen Adjust the zoom or projector placement Adjust the resolution of your video card if it s greater than 1280x1024 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 Problem Image and menus are reversed left to right Rear projection mode is probably turned on Turn Rear Projec tion off in the Controls menu The image should immediately return to forward projection See Rear Project on page 34 51 Problem the projector displays vertical lines bleeding or spots Adjust the brightness See Brightness on page 26 Che
20. the projector is unable to detect the correct stan dard the colors might not look right or the image might appear torn If this happens manually select a standard from the pull down menu Default Source This determines which source the projector checks first for active video during power up Select among Data Analog Data Digital Composite Video and S Video from the pulldown menu Rear Projection When you turn Rear Projection on the projector reverses the image so you can project from behind a translucent screen Click the check box to turn this feature on and off Auto Source Select When this feature is Off the projector defaults to the source selected in Default Source To display another source you must manually select one by pressing the source button on the keypad or the data or video button on the remote or by using the Source option in Projector Manager When this feature is On the projec tor automatically finds the active source checking the default source first Click the check box to turn this feature on and off Display Messages When this feature is On status messages appear in the lower right corner of the screen Click the check box to turn this feature off and not see status messages Display Startup Screen 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 I
21. then press the left or right arrow buttons to turn this feature off and on Default Source This determines which source the projector checks first for active video during power up Select among PC 1 Analog PC 1 Digital Video1 S Video and Video 2 Composite also PC 2 VESA and Video 3 Component when using the optional connectivity mod ule Highlight Default source press menu select use the left or right arrows to cycle through the options then press menu select to select Standby Time 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 1 5 10 15 and 30 minutes and 1 and 2 hours by clicking the left or right arrow buttons and cycling through the options 33 34 Advanced Menu rear project ceiling project low power display messages display startup screen FIGURE 25 Advanced menu Rear Project When you turn Rear Project on the projector reverses the image so you can project from behind a translucent screen Highlight Rear Project press menu select then press the left or right arrow buttons to turn this feature off and on Ceiling Project When you turn Ceiling Project on the projector turns the image upside down for ceiling mounted projection Highlight Ceiling Project press menu select then press the left or right arrow but tons to turn this feature off and on Low Power
22. 9 Audio menu options Mute 28 Volume 28 Auto color gain 32 auto image 30 auto source 33 B brightness adjusting 26 buttons on keypad Menu select 22 Power 23 Source 22 Standby 24 Volume 24 c cables audio 9 composite video 10 computer cable 3 8 9 ordering 56 power 56 S video 10 cases ordering 56 ceiling projection 34 centering the image 20 31 41 cleaning the lamp filter screens 48 cleaning the projection lens 45 Color Management menu options Auto color gain 32 Degamma 32 color adjusting 27 colors don t match monitor colors 52 not displayed 51 compatibility IBM compatible 2 Macintosh 2 component video 12 composite video 10 computers compatible 2 connecting 9 connecting audio cable 9 computers 9 power cord 14 remote 9 USB mouse 9 video device 10 connectivity enhanced 12 contrast adjusting 27 Control menu options Auto source 33 Default Source 33 Standby Time 33 65 66 D Default Source 33 Degamma 32 Display menu options Blank screen 27 39 Brightness 26 Color 27 Contrast 27 Keystone 26 Sharpness 27 Tint 27 Display Messages 34 Display Startup Screen 35 displaying on screen menus 22 drivers installing 14 E elevator button foot 20 enhanced connectivity module 12 F focusing the image 19 forward back buttons 23 fuzzy lines 30 41 H HDTV 2 10 27 height adjustment 20 l IBM compatible computers 2 image adjusting 14 19 centering 31 41 colors don t match computer
23. C Amended by 93 68 EEC EMC EN 55022 EN 55024 EN 61000 3 2 EN 61000 3 3 Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC Amended by 93 68 EEC Safety EN 60950 1992 A1 A2 A3 A4 1997 June 2001 Australian Certification C tick mark ACN 001 528 954 Trademarks Apple Macintosh and PowerBook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc IBM and PS 2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Inc Microsoft PowerPoint and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Digital Light Pro cessing is a trademark or registered trademark of Texas Instruments InFocus and LP are trademarks or registered trademarks of InFocus Corporation TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Instructions Introduction Image Resolution Compatibility Unpacking the Projector Usage Guidelines If You Need Assistance Warranty Setting up the Projector Connecting a Computer Connecting a Video Device Using the optional enhanced connectivity module Powering up the Projector Turning Off the Projector Using the Projector Basic Image Adjustment Adjusting the Projector Using the Remote Control Using the Keypad and Remote Buttons Using the On Screen Menus Display Menu Audio Menu Image Menu Color Management Menu Control Menu Advanced Menu Language Menu Status Menu Projector Manager Software Installing the Software Using the Software DOI amp Innr Maintenance
24. CVR HW LASERPRO HW RF POCKTPNT HW RF GPRES HW RF GPRO HW RF REMLSR HW VGA2OUT HW CART SP MACADPT HW PORTSCR40 HW PORTSCR50 HW DLXSCRN SP STND HW EBEAM SP LAMP LP5E EW IYEAR EW 2YEAR 57 A p pendix 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 and internal ports and pressing it a third time activates the internal port Refer to your computer s documentation for details on your specific model 58 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 priate command On many laptops the activation function key is labeled with an icon for example L U or the text CRT LCD Key command to Key command to Computer activate port de activate port Acer Ctrl Alt Esc for setup Ctrl Alt Esc for setup AST FN D or Ctrl D FN D or Ctrl D Ctrl FN D Ctrl FN D FN F5 FN F5 type from A IVGA CRT type from A IVGA CRT F
25. LE FOR SPECIAL INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM AGES OR LOST PROFITS LOST REVENUES OR LOST SAVINGS THE PRICE STATED FOR THE PROD UCT IS A CONSIDERATION IN LIMITING INFOCUS LIABILITY NO ACTION REGARDLESS OF FORM ARISING OUT OF THE AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE THE PRODUCT MAY BE BROUGHT BY PUR CHASER MORE THAN ONE YEAR AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION HAS ACCRUED SOME JURISDIC TIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS DEPENDING ON JURISDICTION Part Number 010 0286 01
26. N FI2 FN FI2 AMS FN F2 FN F2 AMT setup screen setup screen AT amp T FN F3 FN F3 FN F6 FN F6 Advanced Logic Ctrl Alt V Ctrl Alt V Research Altima Shift Ctrl Alt C Shift Ctrl Alt L setup VGA setup VGA Conf Simulscan Conf Simulscan Ambra FN FI2 FN FI2 FN F5 FN F5 F2 Choose Option F5 F2 Choose Option F5 Amrel setup menu setup menu Shift Ctrl D Shift Ctrl D Apple see Mac Portable and Mac PowerBook Aspen automatic automatic Award FN F6 FN F6 BCC automatic reboot computer 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 lt Ctrl Alt gt FN F4 FN F4 automatic automatic mode for setup option mode for setup option Compuadd automatic Alt F for screen setup option automatic Alt F for screen setup option Data General Ctrl Alt Command Ctrl Alt Command Data General 2 CRT X at DOS prompt reboot Walkabout Datavue Ctrl Shift M Ctrl Shift M DEC FN F5 FN F5 FN F4 FN F4 Dell Ctrl Alt lt Ctrl Alt gt Ctrl Alt F10 Ctrl Alt F10 FN F8 CRT LCD FN F8 FN D FN D FN FI2 FN FI2 Digital automatic reboot FN F2 FN F2 Dolch dip switch to CRT dip switch to LCD Epson dip switch to CRT dip switch to LCD Eve
27. Off Off Off SW2 Off On On On NCR setup screen option setup screen option NEC setup screen option setup screen option CRT at the DOS prompt LCD at the DOS prompt FN F3 FN F3 Olivetti automatic automatic FN O FN O Packard Bell FN FO FN FO Ctrl Alt lt Ctrl Alt gt Panasonic FN F2 FN F2 Prostar Ctrl Alt S at bootup Ctrl Alt S at bootup Samsung setup screen option setup screen option Sanyo setup screen option setup screen option Sharp dip switch to CRT dip switch to LCD Sun SPARC Ctrl Shift M Ctrl Shift M Dataview Tandy Ctrl Alt Insert Ctrl Alt Insert setup screen option setup screen option Tangent FN F5 FN F5 Texas Instru setup screen option setup screen option ments Top Link setup screen option setup screen option FN F6 FN F6 Toshiba Ctrl Alt End Ctrl Alt Home FN End FN Home FN F5 FN F5 setup screen option setup screen option Twinhead FN F7 FN F7 FN F5 FN F5 Automatic Automatic 61 App 62 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 FIO FN FIO FN F2 FN F2 FN FI FN FI Zeos Ctrl Shift D Ctrl Shift D FN FI FN FI 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 Using Video Mi
28. age 23 for details on keystone adjustments Press the down button to highlight Keystone then press menu select Use the left and right arrows to adjust the key stone setting Press menu select to accept your changes Brightness Adjusting the brightness changes the intensity of the image Use the up and down arrows to highlight Brightness press menu select use the arrows to adjust the brightness then press menu select to accept your changes Contrast The contrast controls the degree of difference between the light est and darkest parts of the picture Adjusting the contrast changes the amount of black and white in the image Use the up and down arrows to highlight Contrast press menu select use the arrows to adjust the contrast then press menulselect to accept your changes Tint The tint adjusts the red green color balance in the projected 0e image NOTE The color setting applies Use the up and down arrows to highlight Tint press to video sources only The tint set menu select use the arrows to adjust the tint then press ting applies to NTSC video sources menu select to accept your changes Bil Color The color setting adjusts a video image from black and white to fully saturated color Use the up and down arrows to highlight Color press menu select use the arrows to adjust the color then press menu select to accept your changes Sharpness This setting adjusts sharpness of a video
29. air outside of the terms of the Limited Warranty will be on a time and materials basis Prolonged Product demonstration causes unusual Product wear and is not considered normal use under the terms of this Limited Warranty Accessory Warranty covers the accessory item only and excludes normal wear Lamp Product Warranty excludes expected lamp degradation Remanufactured Products and Software Products are exempt from the foregoing Limited Warranty Please refer to the appropriate Remanufactured Product Limited Warranty or Software Product Limited Warranty for applicable Warranty information DISCLAIMER OF UNSTATED WARRANTIES THE WARRANTY PRINTED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PURCHASE ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DIS CLAIMED THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE FACE HEREOF AND THE FOREGOING WARRANTY SHALL NOT BE EXTENDED ALTERED OR VARIED EXCEPT BY WRITTEN INSTRUMENT SIGNED BY INFOCUS SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY MAY LAST SO SUCH LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU 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 LIAB
30. and on weekends for a fee at 1 888 592 6800 In Europe call InFocus in The Netherlands at 31 35 6474010 In Asia call InFocus in Singapore at 65 353 9449 Or send us an e mail at techsupport infocus com Our World Wide Web address is http www infocus com Warranty This product is backed by a limited two year warranty The details of the warranty are printed at the back of this manual A longer term warranty can be purchased from your InFocus dealer Refer to page 57 for the part number When sending your projector in for repair InFocus recommends shipping the unit in its original packing material or having a pro fessional packaging company pack the unit for shipping Do not ship your projector in the enclosed soft case Please insure your shipment for its full value SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR 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 up the projector behind your screen See Rear Project on page 34 to reverse the image If you are installing the projector on the ceiling refer to the installation guide that comes with the Ceiling Mount Kit for more information To turn the image upside down see Ceiling Project on page 34 The Ceiling Mount Kit is sold separately see Optional Accessories on page 56 2 Position the projector the desired
31. ck the projection lens to see if it needs cleaning Problem no sound Adjust volume Turn off mute in the menu See page 28 Verify audio input connections Adjust audio source Problem Image is noisy or streaked Try these steps in this order Deactivate the screen saver on your computer 2 Turn Auto Image off and then back on again See Auto Image on page 30 3 Turn Auto Image off and adjust the synchronization and track ing manually to find an optimal setting See Manual Sync on page 30 and Manual Tracking on page 30 The problem could be with your computer s video card If possible connect a different computer Problem Projected colors don t match the computer or video player s colors eJust as there are differences in the displays of different moni tors there are often differences between the computer image and the projected image Adjust the brightness tint and or contrast from the Display menu See Brightness on page 26 Tint on page 27 and Contrast on page 27 Problem Lamp seems to be getting dimmer The lamp begins to lose brightness when it has been in use for a long time Replace the lamp as described in Replacing the Projection Lamp on page 45 52 Problem Lamp shuts off eA minor power surge may cause the lamp to shut off Unplug the projector wait at least a minute then plug it back in Make sure the vents are not blocked Make sure the lamp
32. color gain FIGURE 23 Color Management menu Degamma This allows you to select a gamma table that has been specifically tuned for either computer video or film input Highlight Degamma press menu select use the left or right arrows to cycle through the options then press menu select to select Auto Color Gain When this feature is On the projector automatically sets the red green and blue color gains for each source When it is off you can manually adjust the color gains Red Green Blue To manually adjust the color gains Turn Auto Color Gain off 2 Highlight Red Green or Blue press menulselect use the arrow buttons to adjust the gain then press menu select The settings are saved for each source Control Menu To access the Control menu settings press the menu select button to display the Main menu press the down arrow to highlight Control then press menu select again to access the Control menu auto source default source PC 1 digital standby time 15 minutes FIGURE 24 Control menu Auto Source When this feature is On the projector automatically finds the active source checking the default source first When this feature is Off the projector defaults to the source selected in Default Source To display another source you must manually select one by pressing the source button on the keypad or the data or video button on the remote Highlight Auto source press menu select
33. cord connector focus ring height adjustment button FIGURE 2 Front view of projector connector panel FIGURE 3 Back view of projector 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 Handle the projector as you would any product with glass components Be especially careful not to drop it Avoid leaving the projector in direct sunlight or extreme cold for extended periods of time If this happens allow it to reach room temperature before use Transport the projector in a vendor approved hard or soft case Part numbers for these cases are listed on page 56 If You Need Assistance The first place to look for help is in this manual Be sure to check the guidelines in Troubleshooting on page 50 Or check the Service and Support section of our website at http www infocus com service You ll find a Technical Library 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 Technical Service directly at 1 800 799 9911 Call between 6 a m and 6 p m PST Monday through Friday Service is available in North America after hours
34. e remote The selected menu is highlighted color management advanced FIGURE 19 Main menu To change a menu setting use the up and down arrow buttons to move the cursor up and down to the item you want to change the selected item is highlighted then press menu select When an item is selected its button appears depressed to provide a visual indication of selection Use the left and right arrows to adjust the setting or turn it on and off Press menu select when you are done Press the up and down arrows to move to another setting When you have completed your adjustments navigate to Exit then press menu select You are returned to the top of the Main menu Press menuiselect again to exit the Main menu or navigate to another submenu 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 25 26 Display Menu To access the Display menu settings press the menu select button to display the Main menu press the down arrow to highlight Display then press menu select again to access the Display menu H exit keystone brightness contrast tint color sharpness blank screen FIGURE 20 Display menu Keystone This option helps to keep the image square as the angle of projec tion is changed Use this feature to adjust the image vertically and make a squarer image See p
35. emote to display your computer s image Make sure your laptop s external video port is activated see Porta ble and Laptop Activation Chart on page 58 for details the order in which you power up the equipment is very important Most computers should be turned If necessary make adjustments to the image using the pro jector s on screen menus To open the menus press the menu select button on the keypad or remote then select the have been turned on Refer to your Display or Image sub menu For more information about computer s documentation to the menus see page 25 on last after all other peripherals determine the correct order NOTE Lamp life will be extended if you turn the power off then wait minute while the lamp cools before unplugging the projector The Lamp LED will light green when the lamp has cooled Turning Off the Projector If you want to turn off the projector for a short period of time press the standby button on the keypad or remote This blanks the screen for fifteen minutes but keeps the projector running You can change the amount of time the projector stays in standby mode see page 33 for details After 15 minutes the lamp goes out To exit standby mode press the standby button again It may take several seconds for the projection lamp to reach full power and project the image again See page 24 for details on standby mode To turn off the projector press the power
36. en 34 42 project from the ceiling 34 Projector Manager software 37 R rear projection 34 remote control advancing PowerPoint slides with 9 23 connecting 9 controlling the computer with 9 replacing the batteries 49 using 21 22 replacing projection lamp module 45 re positioning the image on the screen 31 41 resetting adjustments 35 resetting the lamp hour counter 47 resizing the image 29 resolution 1 RS 232 control 13 67 68 S safety guidelines iii SECAM video 42 security lock 49 57 sharpness 27 SimulScan using with PowerBooks 63 Source button 22 specifications 55 standby 18 24 standby time 33 Status menu 36 S video connecting 10 T Technical Support in Europe 5 in USA 5 information to have on hand before you call 53 temperature limits 55 test pattern 50 text not visible 51 tint adjusting 27 troubleshooting 50 turning off the projector 18 turning on the projector 14 U USB mouse connecting 9 installing drivers 14 M vertical lines displayed 30 41 52 VESA connector 12 video mirroring on a PowerBook 63 video resize 31 video standards 31 42 Volume buttons 24 volume adjusting 24 W widescreen video 29 40 Z Zoom mode 24 zooming the image 19 24 30 LIMITED WARRANTY ASK InFocus Proxima Branded Products InFocus Corporation InFocus warrants that the ASK InFocus and Proxima branded product Product purchased from InFocus or an InFocus reseller wi
37. ghts green 3 Turn on the lamp by pressing the green power button on the keypad or remote Atone sounds when you press the button and the LED blinks green while the software initializes When initializa tion is complete the LED lights solid green and the InFocus startup screen appears 4 If you connected a video player turn it on The video image should display on the projection screen If it doesn t press the source button on the keypad or the video button on the remote to display your video image You can select a default source to determine which source the projector examines first during power up for active video see Default Source on page 42 Use the volume buttons to adjust the volume 5 Turn on your computer For Windows 98 a The first time you connect a particular computer to the pro jector the computer recognizes the projector as new hard ware and the Add New Hardware Wizard appears Follow these instructions to use the Wizard to load the cor rect driver which was installed with your Windows oper ating system Add New Hardware Wizard Click Next Make sure Search for the best driver is selected then click Next Add New Hardware Wizard Uncheck any checked boxes then click Next Windows automati cally locates the driver If this driver has been removed reload the driver using your Windows operating system CD Add New Hardware Wizard f p NOTE The USB functionali
38. green power button to turn the projector back on II To reset the lamp hour counter in the Status window press and hold the volume button then press the source button while still holding down the volume button for 5 seconds Verify that the counter was reset by viewing the counter in the Status window WARNING Do not drop the lamp module or touch the glass bulb The glass may shatter and cause injury 47 Cleaning the Projection Lamp Filter Screens In dirty or dusty environments the dust filter screens on the lamp module can become clogged causing high temperatures inside the lamp module These high temperatures can cause pre mature lamp failure Routine maintenance to remove dust and dirt from the screens lowers the lamp operating temperature and prolongs lamp life To maximize lamp life you may want to clean the screen every 250 hours Remove the lamp module Refer to Replacing the Projection Lamp on page 45 for instructions N Examine the dust filter screens on each side of the lamp mod ule If necessary use compressed or canned air to clean the screens Then use a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol to lightly wipe each screen After you ve wiped each screen use the compressed or canned air to blow away remaining contaminants screen screen FIGURE 36 Lamp module screens 3 Before you replace the lamp use the compressed or canned air to clean the
39. has not been in use for over 2000 hours The lamp automatically shuts off after 2000 hours The most current troubleshooting information can be found in the Service and Support section of our website at http www infocus com service You ll also find a Technical 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 ethe projector s serial number located on the bottom label ethe resolution of your computer Call InFocus Technical Support at 1 800 799 9911 between 6 a m and 6 p m PST Monday through Friday Service is available in North America after hours and on weekends for a fee at 1 888 592 6800 In Europe call InFocus in The Netherlands at 31 35 6474010 between 8 a m and 6 p m Central European Time In Asia call 65 353 9449 between 9 a m and 6 p m Or send us an e mail at techsupport infocus com 53 54 APPENDIX Specifications The projector must be operated and stored within the tempera ture and humidity ranges specified 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 C Altitude Operating 0 to 10 000 feet 3 048 meters Non operating 0 to 20 000 feet 6 096 meters Humidity Operating and non oper 10 to 95 relative humidity non conden
40. he model and serial number of the Product Upon request of InFocus Corporation or an authorized repair center for InFocus proof of legal importation must accompany the warranty repair Product otherwise the Product must be returned to the place of original purchase to the manufacturer Purchaser must bear all tax duty and freight or the Pur chaser must bear charges for the warranty repair No repair or replacement of Product or part thereof shall extend the Warranty period as to the entire Product Warranty on the repaired part and workmanship shall only be effective for a period of ninety 90 days fol lowing the repair or replacement of that part or the remaining period of the Product Warranty whichever is greater WARRANTY LIMITATION AND EXCLUSION This Limited Warranty extends only to Products purchased from InFocus or an InFocus authorized reseller InFocus shall have no further obligation under the foregoing Limited Warranty if the Product has been dam aged due to abuse misuse neglect accident unusual physical or electrical stress unauthorized modifica tions tampering alterations or service other than by InFocus or its authorized agents causes other than from ordinary use or failure to properly use the Product in the application for which said Product is intended Limited Warranty excludes Product or accessory cleaning repair or replacement of plastics due to cosmetic damage and damage as a result of normal wear Product rep
41. image Use the up and down arrows to highlight Sharpness press menu select use the arrows to cycle through the options soft med soft medium med hard and hard then press menu select to accept your selection Blank screen Blank Screen determines what color is displayed when there is no active source and when the projector is in standby Use the up and down arrows to highlight Blank screen press menu select use the arrows to cycle through the options blue black and white then press menulselect to accept your selec tion 27 28 Audio Menu FIGURE 21 Display menu Volume You can also adjust the volume directly from the projector s key pad Use the up and down arrows to highlight Volume press menu select use the arrows to adjust the volume then press menu select to accept your changes Mute This mutes the sound Use the up and down arrows to highlight Mute press menu select use the left or right arrow to turn mute on and off a green dot indicates a feature is on then press menulselect to accept your changes Image Menu To access the Image menu settings press the menu select button to display the Main menu press the down arrow to highlight Image then press menu select again to access the Image menu auto image manual sync manual tracking horizontal position vertical position FIGURE 22 Image menu for computer sources Resize Resize allows you to select fro
42. ll conform to the manufacturers specifications and be free from defects in material or workmanship for the Warranty period provided below InFocus does not warrant that the Product will meet the specific requirements of the end user customer The Limited War ranty period commences on the date of purchase by the end user customer Said Limited Warranty shall apply only to the end user purchaser first person or entity that purchases a new Product for personal or business use and not for the purpose of distribution or resale Any person exercising a claim under this Limited Warranty must establish to the satisfaction of InFocus both the date of purchase and that the Product was purchased new The sales receipt or invoice showing the date of purchase of the Product is the proof of the date of purchase From the date of such purchase said Limited Warranty shall continue for a period of two 2 years parts and labor for Projector Products for one 1 year parts only for customer replaceable and Accessory Products and for ninety 90 days or 500 hours parts only whichever comes first for Lamp Products whether pur chased in projectors or separately as replacements During the Warranty period for the Product Replace ment lamps which are purchased at the time of projector purchase will have a 90 day or 500 hour Warranty whichever comes first from the date the spare lamp is put into use At the sole option of InFocus the Product will either be
43. m among four different re sizing options The default is Standard which resizes the image from its original version to fit a standard 4x3 aspect ratio screen Wide screen Letterbox preserves the 16x9 aspect ratio of the original theater version but the image is placed in a 4x3 space so black bars appear at the top and bottom of the image Enhanced Wide screen also preserves the aspect ratio of the original theater ver sion and is designed to be used with content that is Enhanced for Widescreen TVs This option yields more detail than Widescreen Letterbox Native displays the image with no resizing Highlight Resize press menu select use the left or right arrow buttons to cycle through the options then press menu select to select 29 NOTE The Manual Sync Manual Tracking Horizontal Position and Vertical Position options are available only for analog computer sources The projector sets these options automatically for digital computer and video sources with no manual 30 override Zoom This allows you to enter zoom mode without using the remote Highlight Zoom press menu select use the left or right arrow buttons to turn zoom mode on then press menulselect Exit the menus to use the zoom feature The zoom icon appears in the lower right corner Use the right mouse button to zoom in and use the left mouse button to zoom out Use the keypad naviga tion buttons on the keypad to pan the zoomed image To exit
44. nFocus Click the check box to turn this feature off and display a plain black blue or white screen instead of the startup screen 43 M a n a ger Software 44 Status menu General Display Image Controls i Lamp Hours Used 1 Source Resolution 800x600 60Hz Current Source data analog Projector Software Version 271536151212 FIGURE 32 Status menu Lamp Hours Used Indicates how many hours the current lamp has been in use The counter starts at zero hours and counts each hour the lamp is in use Replace the bulb when the brightness is no longer accept able See Replacing the Projection Lamp on page 45 for details Source Resolution Shows your computer s resolution setting To change this go to your computer s Control Panel and adjust the resolution in the Display tab See your computer s user s guide for details Current Source Indicates the active source Data Analog Data Digital Compos ite Video and S Video Projector Software Version Indicates the projector s software version This information is useful when contacting Technical Support MAINTENANCE amp TROUBLESHOOTING This section describes how to clean the lens replace the projection lamp clean the projection lamp filter screens replace the batteries in the remote use the security lock feature troubleshoot the projector Cleaning the Lens Follow these steps to clean the projection lens Apply a
45. ntal Position Follow these steps to manually adjust the horizontal position Turn Auto image off 2 Highlight Horizontal position press menuf select use the arrow buttons to adjust the Horizontal position then press menuf select Positioning adjustments are saved when you turn off the projec tor Vertical Position Follow these steps to manually adjust the vertical position Turn Auto image off 2 Highlight Vertical position press menul select use the arrow buttons to adjust the Vertical position then press menu select Positioning adjustments are saved when you turn off the projec tor Overscan video sources only This option crops all the edges of the image to remove noise gen erated on the edges by your source This option is available for video sources only Video Standard video sources only When Video is set to Auto the projector attempts to pick the video standard NTSC NTSC 4 43 PAL PAL M PAL N PAL 60 or SECAM automatically based on the input signal it receives The video standard options may vary depending on your region of the world If the projector is unable to detect the correct stan dard the colors might not look right or the image might appear torn If this happens manually select a video standard Highlight Video standard press menu select use the left or right arrows to cycle through the options then press menu select to select 3l 32 Color Management Menu auto
46. oom ring 19 The projector is equipped with a self locking quick release eleva tor foot and button To raise the projector Press and hold the elevator button Figure 14 2 Raise the projector to the height you want then release the button to lock the elevator foot into position elevator button under finger elevator foot FIGURE 4 Adjusting the height of the projector 3 If necessary turn the leveling knob to adjust the angle of the projected image FIGURE 15 Turning the leveling knob 20 Using the Remote Control To use the forward and backward buttons on the remote to advance slides in PowerPoint you must connect the USB connec tor on the computer cable to the computer See page 9 for details Point the remote control at the projection screen or at the front or back of the projector not at the computer The range for opti mum operation is about 25 feet If you point the remote at the projection screen the distance to the screen and back to the pro jector must be less than or equal to 25 feet For best results point the remote directly at the projector FIGURE 16 Remote control 21 NOTE If you have turned Auto Source off page 33 you may need to press the source button more than once to display an active source
47. ources S video monitor FIGURE 6 Connector panel on optional enhanced connectivity module td E to USB mouse to computer to projector FIGURE 7 Computer cable Connecting a Computer The projector ships with an analog computer cable If your com puter has a digital output you can order the optional digital com puter cable Using a digital source generates the highest quality and brightest image possible See Optional Accessories on page 56 Plug the end of the computer cable with one cable into the PC 1 connector on the projector 2 Plug the blue end of the computer cable into the video connec tor on your computer computer cable x USB mouse FIGURE 8 Connecting the projector to a computer Do you want to advance slides in a PowerPoint presentation using the projector s remote Plug the USB cable into the USB mouse connector on your computer To use the USB functionality you must install the USB drivers See page 16 for details Do you want to play your computer s audio on the projector Plug either end of the audio cable into the audio connector on your computer 2 Plug the other end of the audio cable into the Audio In con nector on the projector Now you re ready to power up the projector and
48. ower strip make sure the power strip is turned on Make sure the projector is turned on Problem Projector is running but nothing appears on projec tion screen Make sure you have removed the lens cap on the projection lens at the front of the projector Check the projector s lamp to ensure that it is securely con nected in the lamp module Make sure the lamp door is installed Make sure the lamp has not been in use for over 2 000 hours The lamp automatically shuts off at 2 000 hours See Replacing the Projection Lamp on page 45 A series of three fast blinking red LEDs indicates a lamp or fan failure Problem Only the start up screen displays Verify that the cables are connected correctly See page 9 through page 10 for connection procedures Make sure that the cables do not have any bent pins Verify that the proper input source is connected See Source keypad only or Data and Video remote only on page 22 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 the Portable and Laptop Activation Chart on page 58 or your computer s manual for details Make sure your computer s video board is installed and con figured correctly 50 If you re using Windows 98 I Open My Computer icon the Control Panel folder and then
49. remely 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 FIGURE 33 e Removing the lamp door 4 Loosen the two non removable screws on the outside of the module Figure 34 CAUTION Never operate the projector with the lamp door open or removed This disrupts the air flow and causes the projector to overheat pg SE I C t t3 FIGURE 34 Loosening the screws on the lamp module 46 5 Lift and grasp the metal bail wire and lift the module out Fig ure 35 Dispose of the lamp module in an environmentally proper manner FIGURE 35 Removing the lamp module 6 Install the new lamp module being sure to align the connec tors properly 7 Push the module in until it is flush with the bottom case of the projector 8 Tighten the screws on the outside of the module 9 Replace the lamp door by inserting the hooks on the lamp door into the slots on the projector and pressing the lamp door into place The arrow on the lamp door should point to the lock icon on the bottom of the projector If the lamp door does not fit properly or bulges out remove the door and re seat the lamp module 10 Plug in the power cord and press the
50. rex setup screen option setup screen option For A Ctrl Alt Shift C Ctrl Shift Alt L Fujitsu FN FIO 59 App 60 Key command to Key command to Computer activate port de activate port Gateway FN F3 FN F3 FN FI FN FI again simul FN FI taneous Grid FN F2 choose auto or FN F2 simultaneous Ctrl Alt Tab Ctrl Alt Tab Hitachi FN F7 FN F7 Honeywell FN FIO FN FIO Hyundai setup screen option setup screen option IBM 970 automatic warm reboot IBM ThinkPad reboot enter setup menu FN F2 FN F7 select choice from setup menu FN FI select choice FN F5 select choice PS 2 SC select choice CRT LCD etc Infotel FN FI2 FN FI2 Kaypro boot up monitor plugged unplug monitor in Kris Tech FN F8 FN F8 Leading Edge FN T FN T Mac Portable 100 no video port not compatible Mac PowerBook 140 145 150 170 160 165 180 520 540 5300 210 230 250 270 280 2300 no video port requires a 3rd party interface Control Panel folder PowerBook Display folder Activate Video Mirroring warm reboot requires Apple Docking Station or Mini Dock Magitronic FN F4 FN F4 Key command to Key command to Computer activate port de activate port Mastersport FN F2 FN FI Micro Express automatic warm reboot Micron FN F2 FN F2 Microslate automatic warm reboot Mitsubishi SW2 On
51. river on the CD If you do not have the CD you can download the driver from our website at www infocus com service software See page 37 for details on installing Projector Manager software For Windows 2000 and Windows ME a The USB drivers are automatically installed You only need to install an additional driver if you want to install the Pro jector Manager application When the Add New Hardware Wizard appears asking for the InFocus LP500 530 driver insert the InFocus CD into your CD ROM drive Make sure the CD ROM disk checkbox is checked so the Wizard can locate the appropriate driver on the CD If you do not have the CD you can download the driver from our website at www infocus com service software See page 37 for details on installing Projector Manager software For a Macintosh computer running Mac OS X a A Mac OS X driver and Control Panel will be available soon The USB driver on the CD will not work in the Classic Mac OS environment provided in Mac OS X You should boot OS 9 1 and follow the Mac OS 9 1 instructions For a Macintosh computer running Mac OS 9 1 a A dialog box appears stating that software is needed for the USB device Click Cancel We recommend installing Projec tor Manager software See page 37 for details 6 The computer image should display on the projection screen eevee If it doesn t press the source button on the keypad or the data NOTE With some computers button on the r
52. rroring 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 Open the Monitors control panel click on Monitor 2 2 Set the number of colors you want 3 Open the Control Strip then click on the monitor icon 4 Select Turn Video Mirroring On Now you can turn video mirroring on and off from the Control Strip without having to open the Monitors control panel again When using video mirroring and high color graphics such as slide shows the projected image occasionally might turn black and white If this happens perform the following steps 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 Using SimulScan Some newer PowerBooks display images on an external monitor or projector differently than previous ones When using SimulScan the projector displays the same information that appears on your PowerBook To select SimulScan I Open the Control Panel then double click Monitors and Sound 2 In the Resolution list choose the SimulScan mode then click OK 3 If this changes your display settings a dialog box appears Click OK to
53. ry Case CA C132 1 800 660 0024 Deluxe Travel Case CA WHL 002 Audio Video Cable 309m SP AV30 Digital Computer Cable with USB SP DVI D 56 50 Mac Cable Domestic 50 Mac Cable International 15 VGA Extension Cable 50 VGA Cable Domestic 50 VGA Cable International USB Ranger 400 System LP500 530 LM Ceiling Mount Black LiteMount Pipe Tubing Extension LiteMount False Ceiling Plate Component Video Adapter Cable Appian Traveler Digital Analog CardBus PC Card PC Guardian Projector Cable Lock Executive Plus Remote Executive Remote IR Receiver Full Feature LaserPro Remote Control Remote Point RF Remote with Laser Pointer US Mexico Canada UK only GyroMouse Presenter RF Remote Control US Mexico Canada UK only GyroMouse Pro RF Remote US Mexico Canada UK only Remote Point RF Remote with LaserPointer US and Canada only in 2 out VGA Distribution Amplifier Deluxe Wheeled Projector and Computer Cart Macintosh Adaptor 40 Portable Projection Screen 50 Portable Projection Screen 60 Deluxe Insta Theatre Screen Portable Projector Stand eBeam Web Enabled Electronic Meeting Assistant Projection Lamp Module 3 Year Extended Warranty year extension 4 Year Extended Warranty 2 year extension SP MAC50 D SP MAC5O I SP VGAI5 SP VGA50 D SP VGA50 I HW USBRNGR4 HW USBRNGR4 I SP CEIL LMP5 SP LTMT EXT SP LTMT PLT 210 0206 xx SP DVI CARD SP LOCK HW EXPLUS HW EXR
54. s To display the Status menu highlight Status from the Main menu then press menu select lamp hours used computer resolution 1024x768 75Hz PC 1 analog software version 1013101310 FIGURE 27 Status menu Lamp Hours Used Indicates how many hours the current lamp has been in use The counter starts at zero hours and counts each hour the lamp is in use Replace the bulb when the brightness is no longer accept able See Replacing the Projection Lamp on page 45 for details Computer Resolution computer sources only Shows your computer s resolution setting To change this go to your computer s Control Panel and adjust the resolution in the Display tab See your computer s user s guide for details Video Format video sources only Shows the video format being displayed Source Indicates the active source PC 1 Analog PC 1 Digital Video1 S Video and Video 2 Composite also PC 2 VESA and Video 3 Component when using the optional connectivity module Software Version Indicates the projector s software version This information is useful when contacting Technical Support PROJECTOR MANAGER SOFTWARE This software is included on the Online CD It allows you to adjust some projector settings directly from your computer rather than from the projector s menus The CD also contains a software driver that must be installed to use Projector Manager software Installing the Software To install Connect
55. s 52 focusing 19 fuzzy lines 30 41 has lines or spots 52 not centered 51 not displayed 50 out of focus 51 quality 51 52 resolution 1 reversed 34 42 51 size 7 64 streaked 52 too wide or too narrow 51 zooming 19 Image menu options Auto Image 30 Horiz Position 31 41 Manual Sync 30 41 Manual Tracking 30 41 Overscan 31 Resize 29 Vert Position 31 41 Video Standard 31 Zoom 30 installing drivers 14 installing Projector Manager software 37 K keypad 22 lamp cleaning filter screens 48 ordering 56 57 replacing 45 turns off unexpectedly 53 lamp hour counter 36 44 45 47 Language menu 35 language selecting for menus 35 laptop computers activation sequence to allow secondary display 58 compatibility 9 connecting 9 LED 22 24 lens cap 56 cleaning 45 low power mode 34 LP500 530 cases 56 project from behind the screen 34 setting up 7 specifications 55 turning off 18 turning on 14 M M1 DA analog computer cable 3 8 Macintosh computers compatibility 2 installing drivers 17 menus See on screen menus monitor loop through 12 monitor projected colors don t match 52 mouse buttons 22 mouse connecting 9 mute 28 N NTSC video 31 42 o on screen menus changing language of 35 displaying 25 overscan 31 P PAL video 31 42 Power button 14 23 power cord connecting 14 ordering 56 power up sequence 17 50 PowerPoint slides advancing with the remote 9 23 project from behind the scre
56. sing Dimensions 10 25 x 3 34 x Il inches 26 x 8 5 x 28 cm with module 10 25 x 3 34 x 12 inches 26 x 8 5 x 30 5 cm Weight 5 7 Ibs 2 6 kg unpacked with module 6 5 Ibs 2 9 kg Optics Focus Range 5 16 feet 1 5 5 m Lamp Type 270 watt SHP lamp Input Power Requirements 100 120VAC 5A 50 60Hz 200 240VAC 3A 50Hz 55 A p pendix Accessories Standard Accessories ship with the projector Part Number Quick Start card 009 058 I xx User s Guide 010 0286 xx Soft Case 110 0423 xx Shipping Box 110 042 xx Analog Computer Cable 6 ft 1 8 m 210 0185 xx Composite Video Cable 6 ft 1 8 m 210 0176 xx Computer Audio Cable 6 ft 1 8 m 210 01 18 xx Audio Adapter RCA to 3 5mm 210 0177 xx Remote 590 0409 xx Projection Lamp Module included in projector SP LAMP LP5E Lens Cap 505 084 xx Vv Online CD ROM 010 0293 xx NOTE Use only InFocus Power Cords one ships with projector type depends on country approved accessories Other North American Power Cord 210 0023 xx products have not been tested with Australian Power Cord 210 0027 xx the projector UK Power Cord 210 0028 xx European Power Cord 210 0029 xx Danish Power Cord 210 0030 xx Swiss Power Cord 210 0031 xx sen dL EM DEN Optional Accessories NOTE You can purchase these LP500 530 Enhanced Connectivity Module HW ECM items by contacting your dealer or LP500 530 ATA Case CA ATA 005 InFocus Catalog Sales at Deluxe Car
57. tandard 4x3 aspect ratio screen Wide screen Letterbox preserves the 16x9 aspect ratio of the original theater version but the image is placed in a 4x3 space so black bars appear at the top and bottom of the image Enhanced Wide screen also preserves the aspect ratio of the original theater ver sion and is designed to be used with content that is Enhanced for Widescreen TVs This option yields more detail than Widescreen Letterbox Native displays the image with no resizing Auto Image Click the check box to turn Auto Image on or off The projector automatically adjusts tracking signal synchronization and verti cal and horizontal position for most computers If you want to adjust these features manually you must turn off Auto Image first Manual Sync The projector adjusts signal synchronization automatically for most computers But if the projected computer image looks fuzzy or streaked try turning Auto Image off then back on again If the image still looks bad try adjusting the signal synchronization manually Turn Auto Image off 2 Move the slider to adjust Manual sync until the image is sharp and free of streaks 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 Auto Image off then back on again If the image is still
58. the projector to your computer Be sure to also con nect the USB mouse connector See page 9 for details Turn on the projector then your computer Insert the Online CD into your computer s CD drive The Registration page appears Click Register Later Already Registered to advance to the next window then choose your projector model from the pulldown menu Click the Projector Manager text to install the application Follow the Installer s instructions to install Projector Manager software on your computer When installation is complete on a PC click Exit to close the Online CD application The Projector Manager icon is added to the computer s system tray A green dot on the icon indicates a projector is connected to the computer while a red dot indicates no projector is con nected or there is an error Double click this icon to launch Projector Manager 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 The Projector Manager icon is added to the Control Strip and is launched by clicking the icon and selecting Configure Pro jector 37 M a n a ger Software 38 Using the Software To launch the software double click the Projector Manager icon in the Control Panel or in the system tray The Projector Manager software opens to the General menu
59. ton to reduce the lower part You can also adjust keystone from the Display menu see page 26 for details on the menu increasing keystone L decreasing keystone t FIGURE 8 Adjusting the keystone Forward back buttons remote only These buttons act like the page up and page down buttons on your computer s keyboard You can use them to advance through a slide show in PowerPoint presentations To use this feature you must connect the USB mouse connector on the computer cable to your computer See page 9 for details Up down left right arrow buttons remote only Use these buttons to navigate through and make adjustments to the on screen menus See Using the On Screen Menus on page 25 for details Power button D This turns the lamp on and off See page 14 for startup and shut down details 23 24 Zoom mode This activates the zoom feature When you press this button the zoom icon appears in the lower right corner of the screen Press the zoom button to zoom in on part of the image press the zoom button to zoom out When the image is zoomed you can use the up down left right arrow buttons to display a different part of the zoomed image pan the image Press zoom mode again to exit the mode and return the image to normal size You can also turn Zoom mode on using the Image menu and zoom and pan the image using the mouse buttons and arrows on the keypad See page 30 for details
60. tor is compatible with 080i and 720P HDTV formats Compatibility The projector is compatible with a wide variety of computers and video devices including IBM compatible computers including laptops up to 1280x1024 resolution e Apple Macintosh and PowerBook computers up to 1280x1024 resolution Most standard VCRs DVD players HDTV sources camcord ers and laser disc players Unpacking the Projector The projector comes with the items shown in Figure 1 Check to make sure all are included Contact your InFocus dealer imme diately if anything is missing If you are experienced in setting up presentation systems use the Quick Start card that was included in the shipping box For com plete details on connecting and operating the projector refer to this User s Guide User s Guides are also available for download from our website at www infocus com A registration card is included in the box Register to receive product updates announcements and special offers from InFocus Or register online at www infocus com service regis ter and you will be automatically entered to win free merchan dise FIGURE Shipping box contents Projector lens cap 6 Computer cable 2 Soft carry case 7 Audio cable adapter 3 User s Guide quick start 8 Audio cable card and User Guide CD 4 Power cord 9 Composite video cable 5 Remote control Zoom ring N power
61. ty is supported for use with Windows 98 Windows ME Windows 2000 and Apple OS 8 5 and higher only Windows NT is not supported When Windows finds the driver you are ready to install it Click Add New Hardware Wizard Windows driver file search for the device Plug and Play Monitor Windows is now ready to install the best driver for this device Click Back to select a different driver or click Next to continue Location of driver c CNWINDOWSNNFNMONITOR INF Click Finish when installation is complete b If you connected the USB cable page 9 the Add New Hardware Wizard appears again Drivers must be installed to use the USB functionality The Wizard is launched four times The first time it detects a USB Composite Device the second time a USB Human Interface Device for the keyboard the third time a USB Human Interface Device for the mouse and the last time an InFocus specific driver used for Projector Manager a software program included on the CD The required driv ers for the first 3 Wizards are located on your Windows operating system and on the Window operating system CD If you do not want to use Projector Manager you can simply cancel the final Wizard that asks for the InFocus LP500 530 driver If you want to install the Projector Manager driver insert the InFocus CD into your CD ROM drive Make sure the CD ROM disk checkbox is checked so the Wizard can locate the appropriate d
62. your laptop Skip to Powering up the Projector on page 14 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 command that activates the exter nal video port Activation com mands for some laptop computers are listed in the Appendix of this manual on page 58 and in the Service section of our website NOTE The USB functionality is supported for use with Windows 98 Windows ME Windows 2000 and Apple OS 8 5 and higher only NOTE You do not need to restart your computer after connecting a USB mouse to use it it is hot plug able gable 9 Connecting a Video Device I If your video player uses a round one prong composite video connector you ll need only the audio cable audio adapter and composite video 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 audio cable and audio adapter The S video cable is sold sepa connected to the projector using p de rately See Optional Accessories on page 56 the computer cable See the NOTE HDTV sources are 2 Plug the composite video cable s yellow connector into the previous pages for details pm n i video out connector on your video player Figure 9 This connector may be labeled To Monitor If you
63. zoom mode either turn the feature off in the Image menu or press the zoom mode button on the remote Auto Image The projector automatically adjusts tracking signal synchroniza tion and vertical and horizontal position for most computers If you want to adjust these features manually you must turn off Auto image first Highlight Auto image press menuflselect then press the left or right arrow buttons to turn this feature off and on Manual Sync The projector adjusts signal synchronization automatically for most computers But if the projected computer image looks fuzzy or streaked try turning Auto image off then back on again If the image still looks bad try adjusting the signal synchronization manually Turn Auto Image off 2 Highlight Manual sync press menu select use the arrow but tons to adjust Manual sync until the image is sharp and free of streaks then press menulselect 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 Auto Image off then back on again If the image is still bad try adjusting the tracking manually Turn Auto image off 2 Highlight Manual tracking press menu select use the arrow buttons to adjust Manual tracking until the fuzzy vertical bars are gone then press menu select Horizo

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