InFocus LS700 User's Manual
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1. S video cable i L J AN cable FIGURE 7 Connecting the projector to a video player using an S video cable and the audio con nectors on the standard A V cable 4 Plug the A V cable s white connector into the left audio out port on your video player Plug the cable s red connector into the right audio out port on the video player Figure 6 and Figure 7 e If you re using an S video cable the yellow connectors on the A V cable remain unused Figure 7 5 Plug the A V cable s other white and red connectors to the left and right audio in ports on the projector 6 Attach external speakers see the following page The projector is compatible with these major broadcast video standards NTSC PAL PAL M and PAL N It automatically adjusts to optimize its performance for the incoming video The input signals for PAL M and PAL N video cannot be automati cally detected therefore they must be chosen manually see Video Standard on page 27 Connecting an External Speaker The projector has no internal speakers but it can loop through audio so you can control the audio from the projector Connect the A V cable s red and white audio connectors to the projector see the previous page then connect your speakers To connect one or two external speakers plug the speaker cable into the l audio out connector on t2. Menu P amp A Press menu to open the on screen menus Press menu again to close the menus When you close the menus the projector saves any changes you made For more information about the on screen menus see page 20 Mute SY Pressing the mute button silences any external speakers that are connected To return the volume to its previous setting press mute again or press either volume button 17 Projector Standby When you press standby the display and audio turn off anda blank screen is displayed for 1 minute After 1 minute the lamp goes out if you haven t pressed standby again You can change the amount of time the projector stays in standby mode see Standby Time on page 27 for details e If you press standby again within 1 minute the projector returns to normal operations immediately e If you press standby again after 1 minute there is about a 30 second delay before the lamp turns back on Video 1 When you have more than one source computer and video con nected to the projector select between them by pressing the but ton for the source you want Note that the keypad has one video button the remote has a Video 1 button and a Video 2 button On the keypad press video to display the image from your video player Press it again to toggle between a composite video input and an S video input On the remote press Video 1 to toggle between a composite video input and an S video input Press
3. NOTE The Manual Sync M anual Tracking H oriz Posi tion and Vert Position buttons are available only for computer sources The projector sets these options automatically for a video source 25 Projector 26 Horizontal Position Follow these steps to manually adjust the horizontal position 1 Turn Auto Image off 2 Press the left mouse button to move the image right press the right mouse button to move the image left Positioning adjustments are saved when you power off the pro jector Vertical Position Follow these steps to manually adjust the vertical position 1 Turn Auto Image off 2 Press the left mouse button to move the image down press the right mouse button to move the image up Positioning adjustments are saved when you power off the pro jector Controls Menu Display Audio Image gt Controls lt Language Status Video standard Standby time minute Ceiling projection off Rear projection off Default source computer 2 Auto source select off Plug and Play on Display messages on Display startup screen on FIGURE 20 Controls menu Video Standard The projector can display NTSC and PAL PAL M and PAL N video Select a standard by clicking either mouse button and cycling through the standards Standby Time This option lets you select how long the lamp stays on and the blank screen is displayed when you enter standby mode before the projector turns off Select among 1 5
4. r o d u c t Usage Guidelines Do not look directly into the projection lens when the projector is turned on The bright light may harm your eyes Do not block the grills on the projector Do not place the projec tor on cloth table coverings as they may get sucked up to the vents Restricting the air flow can cause it to overheat and turn off 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 This projector is not intended for use in a mainframe computer room as defined in the Standard for the Protection of Electronic Computer Data Processing Equipment ANSI NFPA 75 Transport the projector in a vendor approved hard or soft case Part numbers for these cases are listed on page 46 Call your dealer to order 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 36 If this manual doesn t answer your question call your Faroudja dealer or Faroudja at 1 408 735 1492 You can also call InFocus Customer Service directly at 1 800 799 9911 Customer Service is free 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
5. TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Instructions Introduction Image Resolution Compatibility Unpacking the Projector Usage Guidelines If You Need Assistance Warranty Setting up the Projector Preparing to Connect Your Equipment to the Projector Connecting a Video Player Connecting an External Speaker Connecting a Computer Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image Turning Off the Projector Using the Projector Basic Image Adjustment Adjusting the Projector Using the Remote Control Using the Remote and Keypad Buttons Using the Menus Audio Menu Image Menu Controls Menu Language menu Status menu Help menu T a b o c o n tents Maintenance amp Troubleshooting Cleaning the Lens Cleaning the Fan Intake Filter Replacing the Projection Lamp Replacing the Batteries in the Remote Control Using the Kensington Lock Troubleshooting Solutions to Common Problems Appendix Specifications Accessories 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 e Warning Statements identify conditions or practices that could result in permanent personal injury e Caution Statements identify condi
6. FIGURE 22 Status menu Projector 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 When the counter reaches 2000 hours the lamp monitor light turns on Change the lamp when the brightness is no longer acceptable See Replacing the Projection Lamp on page 33 for details Computer 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 Horizontal refresh rate KHz The frequency that one horizontal line is displayed Vertical refresh rate Hz The frequency that one video frame is displayed Mute status Indicates if the audio is muted Software version Indicates the projector s software version This information is useful when contacting Technical Support CableW izard version Indicates the CableWizard s software version This information is useful when contacting Technical Support Source Indicates the active source Computer or Video Speakers Indicates if external speakers are connected Help menu This read only menu displays the on line help MAINTENANCE amp TROUBLESHOOTING This section describes how to e clean the lens e clean the fan intake filter e replace the projection lamp e replace the batteries in the remote control e use the Ke
7. call InFocus in The Netherlands at 31 35 6474010 In Singapore call 65 332 0659 Or send us an e mail at techsupport 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 Refer to page 46 for the part number SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR 1 Place the projector on a flat surface e The projector must be within 10 feet 3 m of your power source and within 6 feet 1 8 m of your computer wv e If you want to project from behind a translucent screen set steerer teense up the projector behind your screen See Rear Projection NOTE Optional accessories sold 27t the i i on pages 10 Teverse eee separately let you increase the dis e If you are installing the projector on the ceiling refer to the tance between the projector and LP700 Series Ceiling Mount Installation Guide that comes with the Ceiling Mount Kit for more information To turn the image upside down see Ceiling Projection on page 27 The Ceiling Mount Kit is sold separately see page 46 page 46 your computer to 70 feet 21 m See Optional Accessories on 2 Position the projector the desired distance from the screen e The distance from the lens of the projector to the screen determines the size of the projected image Figure 4 shows three projected image sizes using the lens at minimum focusing distance Fo
8. 10 and 15 minutes and 1 and 2 hours by clicking either mouse button and cycling through the options Ceiling Projection p e Click either mouse button to turn the image upside down for ceiling mounted projection NOTE To order the LS700 Ceil Rear Projection ing M ount refer to Optional e Click either mouse button to reverse the image so you can Accessories on page 46 project from behind a translucent screen Default Source Default Source toggles between Computer and Video This deter mines which source the projector checks first for active video during power up Click either mouse button to toggle between the options 27 Projector 28 Auto Source Select This setting toggles between On and Off 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 press ing the computer or video button on the keypad or remote When this feature is On the projector automatically finds the active source checking the default source first Click either mouse but ton to toggle between the options Plug and Play This setting toggles between On and Off When it is On most new computers will automatically recognize the projector then set the monitor resolution and refresh rate accordingly You need to set the Plug and Play setting to Off for the projector to display properly on some older computers The Plug and Play setting does no
9. Play 28 Rear Projection 27 Standby Time 27 Video Standard 27 D Default Source 27 Display menu 21 Display menu options Blank Screen 22 Brightness 21 Chroma detail 22 Color 22 Color temperature 22 Contrast 21 Luma detail 22 Reset All 22 Tint 22 Display Messages 28 Display Startup Screen 28 displaying on screen help information 17 on screen menus 17 startup screen 28 status messages 28 DVD optimized 25 E extension cable 5 46 external speakers connecting 9 F filter cleaning 31 Freeze button 17 freezing the display 17 fuzzy lines 25 H Help button 17 Help menu 30 I icons on the projector 3 6 image adjusting 11 13 centering 13 26 colors don t match computer s 40 focusing 14 fuzzy lines 13 25 has lines or spots 40 not centered 39 not displayed 37 out of focus 39 quality 37 40 resolution 1 reversed 27 39 size 5 47 streaked 40 too dark or too light 19 too wide or too narrow 13 39 Image menu options Auto Image 24 Auto Resize 24 DVD Optimized 25 Horiz Position 26 Image Position 25 Manual Sync 25 Manual Tracking 25 Overscan 25 Vert Position 26 intake filter cleaning 31 K Kensington lock 35 46 L lamp LED 33 ordering 45 replacing 33 turns off unexpectedly 41 lamp hour counter 30 Language menu 29 language selecting for menus 29 lens cap 45 cleaning 31 leveling the projector 14 LS700 cases 46 ceiling mounted 5 27 not working 36 project from behind the screen
10. back to for ward projection from the Controls menu The image should immediately return to forward projection See Rear Projec tion on page 27 Problem Image and menus are upside down e Ceiling mode is probably turned on Turn off the mode from the Controls menu The image should immediately return to forward projection See Ceiling Projection on page 27 Problem the projector displays vertical lines bleeding or spots e Adjust the brightness See Brightness on page 19 e Make sure the projector is turned off then check the projection lens to see if it needs cleaning Problem The screen resolution is not right e Make sure the computer s graphics card is set for a resolution of no greater than 1024x768 Problem Image is noisy or streaked Try these steps in this order 1 Deactivate the screen saver on your computer 2 Turn Auto Image off and then back on again See Auto Image on page 24 3 Adjust the synchronization and tracking manually to find an optimal setting See Manual Sync on page 25 and Manual Tracking on page 25 e If you re using an extension cable between the CableWizard and the projector make sure it s InFocus approved e The problem could be with your computer s graphics board If possible connect a different computer Problem Projected colors don t match the computer or video player s colors e Adjust the brightness tint and or contrast from
11. bottom and center by highlight ing Image Position in the menus and clicking either mouse but ton to cycle through the options Overscan This option crops all the edges of the image to remove noise gen erated on the edges by your source DVD Optimized This option improves the image quality of DVD images Only turn this feature on if you are using a DVD player Do not turn it on if you are using a VCR This feature is only available for NTSC video 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 as described below 1 Turn Auto Image off 2 Move down to Manual sync then press either mouse button repeatedly until the image is sharp and free of streaks Manual Tracking The tracking function adjusts the projector to match the signal from your computer The projector usually adjusts the tracking automatically when you connect your computer However if the display shows evenly spaced fuzzy vertical lines or if the pro jected 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 as described below 1 Turn Auto Image off 2 Press either mouse button repeatedly until the fuzzy vertical bars are gone
12. mouse buttons on keypad and remote To change a menu setting use the disk mouse to move the cursor up and down to the setting you want to change the setting is highlighted red then use the left and right mouse buttons to adjust a setting or select an option Some submenus such as Brightness consist of a slider bar you use to increase or decrease a value some submenus such as Standby Time consist of options you scroll through to select the desired one All changes are saved when you close the menus Display Menu gt Display lt Audio Image Controls Language Status Brightness Tint Contrast Color Chroma Detail Luma Detail Color temp 9000 K Blank screen blue Reset all FIGURE 17 Display menu Brightness 6 Adjusting the brightness changes the intensity of the image eee eee NOTE Changing the brightness using the menu is the same as e Press the left mouse button to darken the image e Press the right mouse button to lighten the image changing it using the keypad Tint The tint adjusts the red green color balance in the projected image e Press the left mouse button to increase the amount of green in the image e Press the right mouse button to increase the amount of red in the image Contrast The contrast controls the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the picture Adjusting the contrast changes the amount of black and white in the image Contrast is also us
13. stretched from top to bottom e Your video is in anamorphic 16x9 format Press the Video 2 but ton on the remote to toggle between 4x3 and 16x9 formats See page 18 Problem Image looks too red or blue e Change the Color Temperature See Color Temperature on page 22 Problem no sound when no external speakers connected e Press the mute button e Adjust volume e Verify audio input connections Make sure external speakers are connected as the projector does not have internal speakers e Adjust audio source Problem Only the start up screen displays e Verify that the cables are connected correctly Check to see that the CableWizard computer cable is correctly connected to the monitor connector on the computer this is the connector where your monitor cable usually goes See page 10 for con nection procedures Verify that the proper input source is connected See Com puter on page 17 or Video on page 18 You might need to turn everything off and power up the equip ment again Make sure you power up in this order projector computer monitor computer or video player It is especially important that you follow this sequence for Macintosh comput ers Make sure your computer s graphics board is installed and configured correctly If you re using Windows 3 x 1 In the Windows Program Manager double click the Win dows Setup icon in the Main program group 2 Verify that the Display setting is
14. 1024x768 or less If you re using Windows 95 1 Open My Computer icon the Control Panel folder and then the Display icon 2 Click the Settings tab 3 Verify that the Desktop area is set to 1024x768 or less Also check the following e Does your computer have a compatible graphics port The pro jector isn t CGA or EGA compatible e Is your computer s graphics board turned on This is espe cially true for laptop computers Problem Computer image isn t centered on the screen e Reposition the image Refer to Horizontal Position on page 26 and Vertical Position on page 26 e If you re using an extension cable between the CableWizard and the projector make sure it s InFocus approved Problem Image is too wide or narrow for screen e You might need to manually adjust the tracking to reduce or enlarge the projected image Refer to Manual Tracking on page 25 e Adjust the resolution of your monitor if it s greater than 1024x768 Only these resolutions at 75 Hz or less will display on the projector Problem Image is out of focus e Turn the projection lens to focus the image e Make sure the projection screen is at least 4 feet 1 2m from the projector e Make sure the projector is turned off then check the projection lens to see if it needs cleaning e amp Troubleshooting Problem Image and menus are reversed left to right e Rear projection mode is probably turned on Switch
15. 27 setting up 5 specifications 43 turning off 12 turning on 11 Luma detail 22 M Macintosh computers compatibility 1 Menu 17 Menu button 17 20 menus See on screen menus monitor projected colors don t match 40 Mute button 17 o on screen menus Audio menu 23 changing language of 29 Controls menu 27 Display menu 21 displaying 20 Image menu 24 Language menu 29 making changes to menu functions 20 removing from the screen 20 Status menu 29 P Pan Scan mode 24 Plug and Play 28 Power button 19 power cord connecting 11 ordering 45 power strip 11 power switch 12 power up sequence 11 38 project from behind the screen 27 51 nde x 52 R rear projection 27 remote control not working 41 ordering 45 replacing the batteries 35 specifications 44 using 16 replacing projection lamp module 33 re positioning the image on the screen 26 resetting adjustments 22 resolution 1 S safety guidelines iii iv Scribble button 19 security feature 35 speakers external 9 17 46 specifications 43 Standby button 18 Standby Time 27 start up screen 11 38 Status menu 29 S video connecting 7 ordering cable 46 selecting 18 T Technical Support information to have on hand before you call 41 things to try before you call 36 temperature limits 43 text not visible 37 tint adjusting 21 22 treble adjusting 23 troubleshooting 36 turning off projector 12 sound 17 turning on the projector 11 U usin
16. Box 110 0226 xx CableW izard Lite Computer Cable with Ferrite 210 0162 xx Projection Lamp Module SP LAMP LP7E Lens Cap 505 0241 xx Audio Video Cable with Ferrite 210 0163 xx Remote Control and 2 Batteries SP C O N F REM Power Cords one ships with projector type depends on country NOTE Use only InFocus North American Power Cord 210 0023 xx approved accessories Other prod Australian Power Cord 210 0027 xx ucts have not been tested with the UK Power Cord 210 0028 xx projector European Power Cord 210 0029 xx Danish Power Cord 210 0030 xx Swiss Power Cord 210 0031 xx Append Optional Accessories Easy Carry Case CA C129 Soft Case CA C122 European Hard Case CA C 130 Hard Travel C ase CA C 123 D eluxe Travel C ase CA C 128 ATA Shipping C ase CA C124 CableW izard and cables SP C W 2 Mac Adapter for CableW izard Lite SP MAC AD PT CableW izard Extension C able non plenum SP C W 2EX T rated 60 7 ft 18 5 m CableW izard Extension Cable plenum rated SP CW 2EXTP 60 7 ft 18 5m Executive Remote Control HW EX REM Remote Cable 210 0088 xx Kensington MicroSaver Security System SP KEN LO C SGI SUN Workstation C ables SP C ABLE W S Rhapsody II Speakers SP R2SPKR JBL Subwoofer SP JBLSUB Portable Projector Stand SP STN D S Video Cable 515 0027 xx LP700 Series Ceiling Mount LiteM ount 7 SP CEIL LM7 LiteMount False Ceiling Plate SP LTM T PLT LiteMount Pipe Tubing Extension SP LT MT EX T CableW izard W all Plate SP CW WALL 3 Year Adv
17. If your video player uses a round four prong S video con nector you ll need an S video cable in addition to the A V cable The S video cable is sold separately See Optional Accessories on page 46 2 Plug the A V cable s yellow connector into the video out port on your video player Figure 6 This port may be labeled To Monitor e If you re using an S video cable connect it to the s video out connector on the video player Figure 7 3 Plug the other yellow connector into the composite connector on the projector e If you re using S video plug the other end of the cable into the s video connector on the projector Figure 7 audio video cable FIGURE 6 Connecting the projector to a video player using the standard A V cable with composite video connector Setting u NOTE The projector does not have internal speakers so you must attach external speakers for audio NOTE You can connect 2 separate video sources S video and composite and toggle between them CAUTION Your video player may also have a Video Out port for a coaxial cable connection DO NOT use this to connect to the projector
18. Video 2 to toggle between 4x3 format and 16x9 format Volume lt 1 lt e To increase the volume press lt e To decrease the volume press lt Volume adjustments are saved for each source Keypad only buttons Brightness O Adjusting the brightness lightens or darkens the image e To darken the image press 1 e To lighten the image press zs Scribble This feature is not available on this product Remote only buttons Power The Power button does not function on this product To turn the projector on press the I side of the power switch Light This button illuminates the remote The light goes off automati cally 10 seconds after you press any button Comp 2 and Comp 3 This feature is not available on this product 19 Projector Using the Menus The projector has six drop down menus that allow you to make image adjustments and change a variety of settings Most of these adjustments aren t available directly from the keypad Image Controls Language Status FIGURE 15 On screen menus To open the on screen menus press the menu button on the remote or keypad Press menu again when you want to close the menus and save any changes To select a menu use the disk mouse on the keypad or remote to move the cursor left and right to highlight the menu you want The drop down menu appears disk mouse left mouse right mouse button button FIGURE 16 Disk mouse and
19. antage Service Plan EW LP7xx 12 1 year extension Projected Image Size Use the chart below and the tables on the next page to help you determine projected image sizes Note that these sizes are for 4x3 images only Diagonal Image Size inches 500 450 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 maximum image inimum image 20 25 30 Distance to Screen feet 35 40 45 FIGURE 28 Projected image size 47 Append i x Table 1 Image Size Width and Height for Lens at Maximum Image Size Distanceto Diagonal Width Height Screen feet inches inches inches 4 36 29 22 10 91 73 55 15 137 110 82 20 182 146 109 25 228 182 137 30 274 219 164 35 319 255 191 40 365 292 219 Table 2 Image Size Width and Height for Lens at Minimum Image Size Maximum Maximum Maximum Distance to Diagonal Width Height Screen feet inches inches inches 4 28 22 17 10 71 57 43 15 106 85 64 20 142 114 85 25 177 142 106 30 212 170 127 35 248 198 149 40 283 226 170 INDEX Numerics 16x9 video format selecting 18 24 4x3 video format selecting 18 24 A acce
20. cted power strip is recommended if power surges are common in your area 3 Turn on the projector by pressing the I side of the power switch on the front of the projector e The InFocus startup screen displays and the Power LED lights Figure 14 on page 17 4 If you connected a video player turn it on e Press the video 1button on the keypad or remote to display the image from your video player See Video on page 18 for details on the video button 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 27 5 If you connected any external speakers turn them on e Use the volume buttons to adjust the volume e If you don t want to hear the sound from your video player press the mute button 6 If you connected your monitor turn it on 7 Turn on your computer e The computer image should display on the projection screen If a video source is active press the computer but ton to display your computer s image If necessary use the brightness buttons on the keypad to adjust the brightness You can make further adjustments to the image from the projector s on screen menus To open the menus press the menu button on the remote or keypad Then select the Display or Image menus For more informa tion about the menus see page 20 e If you don t want to hear the sound from your computer or video player press th
21. e mute button NOTE Always use the power cord that shipped with the projector CAUTION If the lamp LED remains solidly lit after the projec tor has powered on the lamp needs to be replaced Refer to Replacing the Projection Lamp on page 33 for more information NOTE With some computers the order in which you power up the equipment is very important Most computers should be turned on last after all other peripherals have been turned on Refer to your computer s documentation to determine the correct order 11 Setting u t he Projector CAUTION When you disconnect the projector after you have switched it off always remove the power cord from the electrical outlet first then remove it from the projector Turning Off the Projector If you want to turn off the projector for a short period of time press the standby button on the remote or keypad This blanks the screen for 1 minute but keeps the projector running After 1 minute the lamp goes out the projector keeps running To exit standby mode press the standby button again It takes several seconds for the projection lamp to reach full power and project the image again You can change the amount of time the projec tor stays in standby mode see Standby Time on page 27 for details To completely power off the projector press the O side of the power switch on the front of the projector If you want to turn the projector back on immed
22. ector is compatible with a wide variety of video devices and computers including e Most standard DVD players VCRs camcorders and laser disc players e IBM compatible computers including laptops up to 1024x768 resolution at 75 Hz e Apple Macintosh and PowerBook computers up to 1024x768 resolution Unpacking the Projector The projector comes with the items shown in Figure 1 Check to make sure all are included Contact your dealer immediately if anything is missing NOTE The projector automati cally expands 640x480 and 800x600 images to 1024x768 You can display these images at their original resolutions by turn ing off the Auto Resize feature See Auto Resize Computer on page 24 for more information n troduction NOTE The contents of your shipping box may vary depending on the configuration you ve ordered FIGURE 1 Shipping box contents 1 LS700 projector 2 S700 User s Guide 3 power cord remote and batteries RCA audio video A V cable CableW izard Lite computer cable lens cap connector panel elevator button FIGURE 2 Side view of projector NOTE The focus ring is threaded to fit a 77mm camera lens filter You may want to use a filter to customize the image for a particu lar home theater installation remote control power switch receiver power cord F connector focusiting zoom ring FIGURE 3 Front view of projector t
23. ed to remove oversaturated white areas In addition it can be used to perfect the image on some older VCRs e Press the left mouse button to decrease the contrast e Press the right mouse button to increase the contrast making the whites appear whiter 21 Projector NOTE The Chroma and Luma Detail options provide direct control of the Faroudja Picture Plus 22 Technology capabilities Color The color setting adjusts a video image from black and white to fully saturated color e Press the left mouse button to decrease the amount of color in the image e Press the right mouse button to increase the amount of color in the image Chroma Detail This setting adjusts the transition between color edges e Press the left mouse button to decrease the detail smoothing out the color transition e Press the right mouse button to increase the detail sharpening the color transition Luma Detail This setting adjusts the transition between brightness edges similar to a sharpness adjustment e Press the left mouse button to decrease the detail smoothing out the brightness transition e Press the right mouse button to increase the detail sharpening the brightness transition Color Temperature This setting has 6 preset values you can select which adjusts the blue to red balance in the projected image Click either mouse button to select the desired color temperature Blank Screen Blank Screen determines wha
24. g the remote control 16 vV vertical lines displayed 25 40 Video button 18 Video Standard 27 volume adjusting 18 23 muting 17 Volume buttons 18 Ww warranty 4 46
25. he Netherlands at 31 35 6474010 In Singapore call 65 332 0659 Or send us an e mail at techsupport infocus com Our World Wide Web address is http Awww infocus com 41 APPENDIX Specifications The LS700 must be operated and stored within the temperature and humidity ranges specified Temperature O perating 0C to 40 C at 0 ft 0 C to 35 C at 10 000 ft Non operating 20 to 70 C Humidity O perating and non oper 5 to 95 relative humidity non condensing Dimensions 6 0 x 15 3 x 11 7 inches 15 3 x 38 8 x 29 8 cm Weight 12 2 Ibs 5 5 kg unpacked Altitude O perating 0 to 10 000 feet 3048 meters Non operating 0 to 40 000 feet 12 192 meters Audio Output Frequency Response 10 Hz 20 KHz O utput Impedance 1 2 K ohm nominal O utput Voltage 2 Vrms maximum open circuit Connector Type red and white RCA jacks Optics Focus Range 3 25 32 5 feet 1 10 m Lamp Type 150 watt UHE Append Remote Control Battery Two 2 AA alkaline cells Input Power Requirements 100 120 220 240V 5 0 3 0A 50 60 Hz Video Audio Input Input Impedance 5K ohm DC coupled Maximum Input Voltage Lin Rin peak lt 4 5 V for THD lt 0 3 Liy Or Riy lt 2 0 Vrms for THD lt 0 3 Sensitivity 100 mV at 1 KHz for 88 dB SPL at 1 meter Connector Type RCA jack Accessories Standard Accessories ship with the projector Part Number LS700 User s Guide 010 0193 xx Shipping
26. he projector p NOTE The external speakers must be amplified FIGURE 8 Connecting external speakers Setting u t he Projector NOTE Many laptop computers do not automatically turn on their external video port when a secondary display device such as a projector is connected Refer to your computer manual for the command that activates the external video port NOTE If you want audio mouse control or monitor loop through purchase the full featured CableW izard ordered separately See Optional Accessories on page 46 Connecting a Computer 1 Plug the end of the CableWizard Lite computer cable into the video connector on your computer 2 Plug the end of the CableWizard Lite computer cable into the connector on the projector iva mp computer cable FIGURE 9 Connecting the CableW izard computer cable to a computer If you are connecting a Macintosh computer you must purchase Mac adapters See Optional Accessories on page 46 Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image 1 Remove the lens cap 2 Plug the power cord into the front of the projector then plug it into your electrical outlet A surge prote
27. iately you must allow about 30 seconds for the lamp to cool The lamp won t light if it s too hot 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 1 Make sure you have powered up your equipment in the right order page 11 2 If the image doesn t display completely adjust the height and tilt of the projector page 14 zoom the image page 14 or center the image by adjusting its horizontal or vertical posi tion page 26 3 If the image is out of focus rotate the lens to focus it page 14 It is easier to adjust the focus while viewing the on screen menus as a reference 4 If the computer image appears to shimmer or if it has blurry vertical bars after you have adjusted the focus turn Auto Resize Computer page 24 off and then back on to reset the automatic sync and tracking If that doesn t clear up the image adjust the sync page 25 and or the tracking page 25 manually 5 If the colors don t look right adjust the brightness page 19 and tint page 22 Projector Adjusting the Projector To focus the image rotate the focus ring Figure 10 until the image is clear To zoom the image rotate the zoom ring This adjusts the image size without affecting focus elevator button focus ring zoom ring FIGURE 10 F
28. lp is in this manual Be sure to check the guidelines in Troubleshooting on page 36 If this manual doesn t answer your question call your Faroudja dealer or Faroudja at 1 408 735 1492 You can also call InFocus Customer Service directly at 1 800 799 9911 Customer Service is free 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 In Singapore call 65 332 0659 Or send us an e mail at techsupport infocus com Our World Wide Web address is http Awww infocus com INTRODUCTION The InFocus LS700 lightweight multimedia projector com bines powerful and sophisticated features with easy to use intui tive controls Dynamic video is provided by Faroudja Laboratories the industry leader in high end video performance Faroudja s Picture Plus technology provides uncompromised video images Built in multimedia features include a palette of 16 7 million colors and active matrix liquid crystal display LCD technology The LS700 is ideal for home theater applications that demand exceptional video quality and easy setup and mainte nance Image Resolution The XGA resolution of the 700 s projected image is 1024x768 If your computer s screen resolution is higher than 1024x768 reset it to a lower resolution before you connect the 700 Compatibility The proj
29. nsington lock feature e troubleshoot the projector Cleaning the Lens Follow these steps to clean the projection lens 1 Apply a non abrasive camera lens cleaner to a soft dry cloth e Avoid using an excessive amount of cleaner e Abrasive cleaners solvents or other harsh chemicals might scratch the lens 2 Lightly wipe the cleaning cloth over the lens 3 If you don t intend to use the projector immediately replace the lens cap Cleaning the Fan Intake Filter The fan intake filter on the bottom of the projector catches dust and particles in the air If the filter becomes clogged the projector does not cool properly and may malfunction To prevent this clean the filter after every 100 hours of use 1 Turn off the power and unplug the power cord 2 Remove the filter door e Carefully place a screwdriver against the indented part of the filter door and lift out 31 Maintenancee amp e Troubleshooting FIGURE 23 Removing the filter door 3 Clean the filter e Use a vacuum cleaner set on low power to remove the dust and dirt Be sure to vacuum from the filter door side through the vents and not directly on the filter itself 4 Replace the filter e First insert the side with the tabs then press the other end in place 32 Replacing the Projection Lamp The lamp hour counter on the status bar at the top of the menus counts the number of hours the lamp has been in use After 2000 hours of u
30. ocus ring zoom ring and elevator button The projector is equipped with a self locking quick release eleva tor foot and button Figure 12 and a leveling knob Figure 11 FIGURE 11 Leveling knob To raise the projector 1 Press and hold the elevator button Figure 10 2 Raise the projector to the height you want then release the button to lock the elevator foot into position 3 If necessary use the leveling knob Figure 11 to adjust the angle of the projected image ee YN FIGURE 12 Adjusting the height of the projector To lower the projector 1 Press the elevator button 2 Lower the projector 3 If necessary use the leveling knob Figure 11 to readjust the angle of the projected image Projector NOTE If you can t aim the remote control at the projector so that its signal is received for example when using rear projection connect it directly to the projector with the optional remote control cable See Optional Accessories on page 46 16 Using the Remote Control Point the remote control at the projection screen or at the front or rear of the projector The range for optimum operation is about 40 feet If you point the remote at the projection screen the dis tance to the screen and back to the projector must be less than or equal to 40 feet For best results point the remote directly at the front or the rear of the projector The remote has a disk m
31. om the left external speaker e Press the right mouse button to increase the amount of sound coming from the right external speaker Projector NOTE If you have a 16x9 screen use the 4x3 native mode Image Menu Display Audio gt lImage lt Controls Language Status Auto image Auto resize Comp Auto resize Video Pan Scan full Image Position top Overscan on DVD optimized off MEWUEIES S Manual tracking Horizontal position Vertical position FIGURE 19 Image menu 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 by highlighting it in the menu and clicking either mouse button to select off Auto Resize Computer Auto Resize Comp automatically resizes the image by scaling it up or down When Auto Resize Comp is on the projector makes the best fit of the computer image to the screen If you turn it off the image may be either cropped or too small for the screen Auto Resize Video This setting allows you to select from among four different re siz ing options for your video image Pan Scan mode is 4x3 format Anamorphic is 16x9 format For each format you can select full fully resized or native non resized modes Image Position This setting allows you to re position a 16x9 or native mode video image Select among top
32. ouse two mouse buttons and several feature buttons Press anywhere on the edge of the disk mouse to move the cursor on the screen You can move the cursor at any angle by pressing the corresponding edge of the disk Using the Remote and Keypad Buttons This section provides a reference to the keypad and remote but tons comp2 comp3 video2 op video 1 SO 0 Q power standby menu 06O light heip freeze 00O FIGURE 13 Remote oe brightness menu fs E serge help freeze lamp LED N OOAT Y O e mute volume power LED 8 Q video computer standby FIGURE 14 Keypad Computer E When you have more than one source computer and video con nected to the projector select between them by pressing the but ton for the source you want Press computer to display your computer image Freeze Re The freeze button halts or freezes the projected image Use this button to freeze a frame of video the video continues to run but the projected image is frozen You can also freeze an image from a computer source on the screen allowing you to perform other operations on the computer without the audience seeing them Press freeze again when you want the image to return to normal Help Press help to display the on screen help information You can also access help from the menus
33. r more information about image size see Projected Image Size on page 47 3 Make sure the projector and your computer are turned off FIGURE 4 Projected image size minimum focusing distance Setting u t he Projector NOTE Before you continue make sure the projector and your equipment are turned off If you re connecting a computer make sure the distance between it and the projector is 6 feet or less NOTE In some older computers the monitor connector does not have a hole for Pin 9 If you have trouble connecting the CableW izard computer cable to your computer contact InFocus Technical Support Preparing to Connect Your Equipment to the Projector Now you re ready to connect your equipment Steps for connecting the different types of equipment are given on the pages listed below Equipment you want to connect Page Video player page 7 External speaker page 9 Computer page 10 z NAR 000 I oo mi Q L R audio in Ll eae s video composite wired remote speaker video optional CableW izard accessory FIGURE 5 Connector panel Connecting a Video Player 1 If your video player uses a round one prong composite video connector you ll need only the A V cable that shipped with the projector e
34. se the lamp monitor LED marked 0 on the top of the projector near the keypad lights Change the lamp when the brightness is no longer acceptable You can order new lamp mod ules from your InFocus dealer See Accessories on page 45 for information Follow these steps to replace the projection lamp 1 Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord 2 Wait 30 minutes to allow it to cool thoroughly 3 Using a small flat blade screwdriver remove the screw on the outside of the lamp door Figure 24 4 Pull the lamp cover up and remove it FIGURE 24 Removing the lamp module door 5 Loosen the two non removable screws on the outside of the module 6 Remove the module Figure 25 WARNING To avoid burns allow the projector to cool for at least 30 minutes before you open the lamp module door N ever extract the lamp module while the lamp is operating CAUTION Never operate the projector with the lamp cover open or removed This disrupts the air flow and causes the projector to overheat 33 Maintenancee amp e Troubleshooting III Hl WIHT AAAI aH FIGURE 25 G Removing the lamp module Mo bigiudehibideoeierae 7 Align the new lamp module in the correct direction WARNING Do not drop the lamp module or touch the glass 8 Gently push the module in as far as it goes Figure 26 9 Tighten the screws on the outside of the module bulb The glass may shatter and cause inj
35. ssories ordering 45 46 adjusting balance 23 bass 23 brightness 19 21 color 22 contrast 21 tint 22 treble 23 volume 18 23 adjusting the height of the projector 14 altitude limits 43 Anamorphic mode 24 assistance See Technical Support Audio menu 23 Audio menu options Balance 23 Bass 23 Treble 23 Volume 23 Auto Source Select 28 B balance adjusting 23 bass adjusting 23 Blank Screen 22 Brightness buttons 19 brightness adjusting 19 21 buttons on keypad Brightness 19 Computer 17 Freeze 17 Help 17 Menu 17 Mute 17 Scribble 19 Standby 18 Video 18 Volume 18 Cc cables A V 7 45 CableWizard extension 46 composite video 7 extension 5 46 ordering 45 46 power 45 remote control 46 S video 7 46 CableWizard connecting to equipment 6 extension cable 46 cases ordering 46 ceiling mounted projection 27 46 Chroma detail 22 cleaning the projection lens 31 Color temperature 22 color adjusting 22 colors don t match monitor colors 40 not displayed 37 compatibility IBM compatible 1 Macintosh 1 nde x composite video selecting 18 composite video cable connecting 7 ordering A V cable 45 Computer button 17 computers compatibility 1 connecting 10 connecting computers 10 external speakers 9 power cord 11 video player 7 8 contrast adjusting 21 Controls menu 27 Controls menu options Auto Source Select 28 Ceiling project 27 Default Source 27 Display Messages 28 Display Startup Screen 28 Plug and
36. t affect video images If the projector display constantly changes between the computer image and the message Perfect ing the image you may need to set Plug and Play to Off Display Messages This setting toggles between On and Off When this feature is On status messages such as No signal detected and Standby appear in the lower right corner of the screen Click either mouse button to turn this feature off and not see status messages Display Startup Screen This setting toggles between On and Off When this feature is On the InFocus startup screen appears when the projector starts up and remains until an active source is detected The startup screen contains information on contacting InFocus Click either mouse button to turn this feature off and display a plain black or blue screen instead of the startup screen Language menu Display Audio Image Controls Lang English Francais Deutsch Espariol FIGURE 21 Language menu You can display the on screen menus in English French German and Spanish The default is English e Move the cursor to the language you want then click either mouse button The menus redraw immediately Status menu This is a read only menu for informational purposes To display the status window select Show status from the menu then click either mouse button To remove the window click either mouse button Display Audio Image Controls Language Status Help
37. t color is displayed when there is no active source and when the projector is in standby Press either mouse button to toggle between the two options Reset All Click either mouse button to reset all the options in this menu to their original factory default settings Audio Menu Controls Language Volume Treble Bass FIGURE 18 Audio menu Volume 6 e Press the left mouse button to decrease the volume e Press the right mouse button to increase the volume NOTE Changing the volume from the menu is the same as Volume adjustments you make are saved for each source changing it using the keypad Treble The treble setting controls the higher frequencies of your audio source 1 e Press the left mouse button to decrease the treble e Press the right mouse button to increase the treble NOTE The projector has no internal speakers but it can be Bass The bass setting controls the lower frequencies of your source bed coral extemal Speers when you connect an audio source e Press the left mouse button to decrease the bass and external speakers e Press the right mouse button to increase the bass Balance The balance setting controls the balance between the left and right external speakers It appears gray and won t highlight if you haven t connected external speakers Balance applies to all sources you have connected e Press the left mouse button to increase the amount of sound coming fr
38. teps to make sure everything is properly connected before you call Technical Support for assistance 1 Check cable connections Verify that all computer CableWiz ard and power cables are properly connected 2 Verify that all power is switched on 3 Verify that the projector has not been switched off with the standby button on the keypad 4 If the projector still doesn t display an image restart the com puter 5 If the problem still exists unplug the projector from the com puter and check the computer monitor s display The maxi mum resolution that the 700 can display is 1024x768 pixels The problem might be with the graphics controller in your computer rather than with the projector When you reconnect the projector remember to turn the computer and monitor off before you power up the projector Power the equipment back up in this order projector monitor computer 6 If you re using a laptop computer and it is not displaying your presentation make sure you have activated the computer s external video output Most laptop computers do not auto matically turn on their external video port when a secondary display device such as a projector is connected Refer to your computer s manual for more information 7 If the problem still exists read through the problems and solu tions in this chapter Solutions to Common Problems Problem Nothing on projection screen Make sure that the power cord is properl
39. the Display menu Just as there are differences in the displays of different monitors there are often differences between the computer image and the projected image See Brightness on page 19 Color on page 22 and Contrast on page 21 Problem Lamp seems to be getting dimmer e The lamp begins to lose brightness when it has been in use for a long time Replace the lamp as described in Replacing the Pro jection Lamp on page 33 Problem Lamp shuts off e A minor power surge may cause the lamp to shut off Turn the projector off wait at least 30 seconds then turn it back on Problem Remote not operating correctly e You might need to replace the batteries See Replacing the Bat teries in the Remote Control on page 35 e Make sure you re pointing the remote either at the back or front of the projector or at the projection screen e Make sure the remote is within its operating range of 40 feet Before calling for assistance please have the following informa tion available ethe projector s serial number located on the bottom label ethe resolution of your computer Call your Faroudja dealer or Faroudja at 1 408 735 1492 You can also call InFocus Customer Service directly at 1 800 799 9911 Customer Service is free 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 T
40. tions or practices that could result in damage to your equipment Safety Terms e Warning Don t look directly into the lens when the projector is turned on Warning Don t block ventilation openings Ay Warning To replace the lamp turn the power off and unplug the power cord To avoid burns wait 30 minutes before opening the lamp door Follow all instructions provided in the User s Guide e Warning Please use the power cord provided Connect the power cord to a receptacle with a protective safety earth ground terminal Warning Refer all service to qualified service personnel Ser vicing your own projector will void the warranty See below for the customer service contact information 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 the Appendix for a list of cases S a fety n structions Caution For ceiling mount installations please use the ceiling mount recommended in the User s Guide and follow all instructions provided with it Safety Symbols A Attention For information about usage of a feature please refer to the User s Guide A Warning Hot surface Do not touch An arrow pointing to the lamp door of the projector Customer Service The first place to look for he
41. ury FIGURE 26 Installing a new lamp module 10 Reposition the lamp cover 11 Replace the screw and tighten it 12 Plug in the power cord and turn the projector back on The lamp monitor light and lamp hour counter in the Status menu are automatically reset 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 1 Turn the remote face down in your hand 2 Slide the battery cover off the end of the remote by pressing on it with the heel of your hand 3 Remove the old batteries 4 Install two new AA alkaline batteries Make sure you install each in the correct direction 5 Slide the battery cover back on the remote Using the Kensington Lock The projector has a Kensington Security Standard connector for use with a Kensington MicroSaver Security System Figure 27 Refer to the information that came with the Kensington System for instructions on how to use it to secure the projector FIGURE 27 Installing the Kensington lock 35 e amp Troubleshooting NOTE Macintosh computers require a specific power up sequence the projector must be turned on before you turn on the computer Troubleshooting If you re experiencing trouble with the projector follow these s
42. y connected to a func tional AC electrical outlet Make sure that the power cord is also properly connected to the projector If the projector is plugged into a power strip make sure the power strip is turned on Make sure you have removed the lens cap from the projection lens at the front of the projector Make sure the projector is switched on Check the projector s lamp to ensure that it is securely con nected in the lamp module See Replacing the Projection Lamp on page 33 Problem Image not being projected e You might need to adjust the brightness or contrast until the image is visible See page 21 e Verify that the appropriate input source is selected See Com puter on page 17 or Video on page 18 Problem Image from VCR does not display properly e Make sure DVD Optimized is turned off in the Image menu See page 25 e Adjust your VCRs sharpness control if available e Adjust the projector s contrast control to perfect the image Problem Image from source using S video does not display e Press the Video 1 button on the remote to toggle between com posite video and S video See page 18 Problem PAL video does not display correctly e Select PAL from the Video Standard options in the Controls menu See Video Standard on page 27 Problem Image has noise on the edges e Turn on Overscan in the Image menu See page 25 37 e amp Troubleshooting Problem Image seems
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