InFocus LP420 User's Manual
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1. 1 Click the Auto Image button to turn Auto Image off 2 Press the left or right mouse buttons repeatedly until the image is sharp and free of streaks wv Manual Tracking eee The tracking function adjusts the projector to match the video NOTE The Manual Sync signal from your computer The projector usually adjusts the tracking automatically when you connect your computer How ever if the display shows evenly spaced fuzzy vertical lines or if M anual Tracking H oriz Posi tion and Vert Position buttons the projected image is too wide or too narrow for the screen try are available only for computer turning Auto Image off then back on again If the image is still sources The projector sets these unacceptable try adjusting the tracking manually as described bel options automatically for a video elow source 1 Click the Auto Image button to turn Auto Image off 2 Press the left or right mouse buttons repeatedly until the fuzzy vertical bars are gone Horiz Position Follow these steps to manually adjust the horizontal position 1 Click the Auto Image button to 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 Vert Position Follow these steps to manually adjust the vertical position 1 Click the Auto Image button to turn Auto Image off 2 Press the left mouse2. TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Summary Introduction Image Resolution Compatibility Unpacking the Projector Usage Guidelines If You Need Assistance Warranty Setting up the Projector Connecting an IBM Compatible Computer Connecting a Macintosh Computer Connecting a Video Player Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image Turning Off the Projector Using the Projector Basic Image Adjustment Adjusting the Projector Using the Keypad Buttons Using the On Screen Menus Display Menu Functions Audio Menu Functions Image Menu Functions Controls Menu Functions Maintenance amp Troubleshooting Cleaning the Lens Replacing the Projection Lamp Using the Kensington Lock Troubleshooting T a b o c o ntent i s Appendix Specifications Accessories Portable and Laptop Activation Chart Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer Projected Image Size Index 33 33 37 42 43 SAFETY SUMMARY Please read these instructions carefully before using your LP 420 Failure to comply with them could result in fire electrical shock personal injury or damage to equipment These graphics are used throughout this manual to draw your attention to important information about the projectors 6 NOTE Additional useful details or tips fj CAUTION Steps to take to avoid damage to your equipment q WARNING Steps to take to avoid personal injury These graphics are used on the projector s labels A A
3. by turning off the Auto Resize feature See Auto Resize on page 20 for more infor mation NOTE The 420 ships standard with computer and audio cables If you want mouse control of your computer you must order the optional CableW izard and remote ntroduct io NOTE The contents of your shipping box may vary depending on the projector configuration you ve ordered FIGURE 1 Shipping box contents 1 LP 420 projector 2 Soft carry case 3 LP 420 User s Guide and Online User Guide CD 4 power cord RCA audio video A V cable Audio cable Macintosh adaptor CableW izard Lite cable Lens cap connector panel focus Lm gt eg speaker connector FIGURE 2 Side view of projector Usage Guidelines AF Do not look directly into the projection lens when the projector is turned on The bright light may harm your eyes ip 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 f Handle the projector as you would any product with glass compo nents Be especially careful not to drop it ay Avoid leaving the projector in direct sunlight or extreme cold for extended periods of time If this happens allow it to reach room temper ature before use j W This projector is not intended for use in mainframe computer rooms as defined in the Standard for the Protection
4. 14 altitude limits 33 assistance See Technical Support Audio menu 19 Audio menu options Bass 19 Treble 19 Volume 19 Auto Source Select 23 B bass adjusting 19 Blank Screen 18 brightness adjusting 17 buttons on keypad Menu 15 Source 15 Standby 15 Volume 16 C cables A V 9 35 audio 7 CableWizard extension 36 composite video 9 extension 36 ordering 35 37 power iii 35 S video 9 36 cases ordering 35 cleaning the projection lens 25 color adjusting 18 colors don t match monitor colors 32 not displayed 29 compatibility IBM compatible 1 Macintosh 1 composite video cable connecting 9 ordering A V cable 35 computers compatible 1 connecting IBM compatible computer 7 Macintosh computers 8 power cord 11 video player 9 10 contrast adjusting 17 Controls menu 22 Controls menu options Auto Source Select 23 Ceiling 23 Default Source 23 Language 22 Rear Projection 23 Video Standard 22 cords See cables nde x D Default Source 23 Display menu 17 Display menu options Blank Screen 18 Brightness 17 Color 18 Contrast 17 Menu Position 18 Reset All 18 Tint 17 displaying on screen menus 15 extension cable 36 F fuzzy lines 21 H hot surfaces iv IBM compatible computers compatibility 1 connecting 7 icons on projector labels iii on the projector 6 image adjusting 11 13 colors don t match computer s 32 focusing 13 fuzzy lines 21 has lines or spots 31 not centered 29 not d
5. 5 Problem Lamp shuts off A minor power surge may cause the lamp to shut off Turn the projector off wait at least a minute then turn it back on Before calling your dealer or In Focus 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 In Focus Technical Support at 1 800 799 9911 between 5 a m and 5 p m PST Monday through Friday APPENDIX Specifications The LP 420 must be operated and stored within the temperature and humidity ranges specified Temperature O perating 50 to 104 F 10 to 40 C Non operating 4 to 158 F 20 to 70 C Humidity O perating and non oper 5 to 95 relative humidity non condensing Dimensions 4 0 x 9 3 x 11 8 inches 10 3 x 23 8 x 30 3 cm Weight 6 8 Ibs 3 1 kg unpacked Altitude O perating 0 to 10 000 feet 3 048 meters Non operating 0 to 40 000 feet 12 192 meters Optics Focus Range 5 0 16 feet 1 5 5 m Lamp Type 270 watt metal halide Input Power Requirements 100 120V 6 0 6 0A 50 60 Hz 230V 3 0A 50 Hz 33 Append Video Audio Input Input Impedance Maximum Input Voltage Sensitivity Connector Type Computer Audio Input 5K ohm DC coupled Liy Riy peak lt 4 5 V for THD lt 0 3 Liy Or Riy lt 2 0 Vrms for THD lt 0 3 100 mV at 1 KHz for 88 dB SPL at 1 meter RCA ja
6. air See Technical Support replacing projection lamp module 25 re positioning the image on the screen 21 resetting adjustments 18 resolution 1 S safety guidelines iii iv SECAM video 22 security feature 28 service See Technical Support SimulScan using with PowerBooks 42 Source button 15 specifications 33 Standby button 15 S video connecting 9 ordering cable 36 T Technical Support in Europe 4 in Singapore 4 in USA 4 information to have on hand before you call 32 voiding the warranty iv temperature limits 33 test pattern 29 text not visible 29 tint adjusting 17 18 treble adjusting 19 troubleshooting 29 turning off the projector 12 turning on the projector 11 vV vertical lines displayed 21 31 video mirroring on a PowerBook 8 42 video standards 22 Volume buttons 16 volume adjusting 16 19 Ww warranty iv 36 47
7. aptop 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 37 NOTE If you are connecting a desktop computer and want to view your presentation on your monitor purchase the optional CableW izard NOTE If you want mouse control purchase the optional CableW iz ard and remote Setting u t he Projector NOTE Some PowerBooks require the Apple supplied video out cable or monitor adapter for external video Connect it between the PowerBook and the CableW izard Lite computer cable M ac adaptor as shown in Figure 6 NOTE If you are connecting a desktop computer and want to view your presentation on your monitor purchase the optional CableW izard NOTE If you want mouse control purchase the optional CableW izard and remote Connecting a Macintosh Computer 1 Plug the end of the CableWizard Lite computer cable into the In Focus supplied Mac adaptor 2 Plug the CableWizard Lite Mac adaptor into the video con nector on your computer or the Apple video out cable or monitor adapter if needed 3 Plug the end of the CableWizard Lite computer cable into the connector on the projector 4 If you want the projector display to be the same as th
8. asic 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 of the projector page 14 or center the image by adjusting its horizontal or vertical position page 21 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 13 4 If the image appears to shimmer or if it has blurry vertical bars after you have adjusted the focus turn Auto Image page 20 off and then back on to reset the automatic sync and tracking If that doesn t clear up the image turn Auto Image off adjust the sync page 21 and or the tracking page 21 manually 5 If the colors don t look right adjust the brightness page 17 Adjusting the Projector To focus the image rotate the focus ring Figure 9 until the image is clear focus ring elevator button FIGURE 9 Focus ring and elevator button NOTE In Focus has created a software program called In Focus Presents that automatically opti mizes your computer s display when used with any In Focus pro jector This free program is included with every projector and available for download from our website at www infocus com Projector The projector is equipped with a self locking quick release eleva tor foot and button Figure 10 To raise the projector 1 Press and hold the elevator button Figure 9 2 Raise the
9. 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 21 Projector NOTE If you already know the video standard used in your geographical area it s often best to manually select it 22 Controls Menu Functions Source Computer Internal Speakers Lamp Hours Used 0129 Ri Controls Video Standard Rear Projection Auto c lt gt Language English Fran ais Deutsch Espanol Default Source Auto Source Select Video Off FIGURE 16 Controls menu Video Standard When Auto is on the projector attempts to pick the video stan dard NTSC NTSC 4 43 PAL PAL M PAL N or SECAM auto matically based on the input signal it receives The video standard options may vary depending on your region of the world The input signals for SECAM PAL M and PAL N video cannot be automatically detected therefore they must be chosen manually If the projector is unable to detect the standard the col ors might not look right or the image might appear torn If this happens manually select a video standard by clicking the button and cycling through the standards Language You can display the on screen menus in English French German and Spanish The default is English e Click the button for the language you want The menus redraw immediately Rear Projection When you s
10. ck Input Impedance Maximum Input Voltage Sensitivity Connector Type 10K ohm nominal AC coupled Liy Rin peag lt 4 5 V for THD lt 0 3 Lin or Riy lt 2 0 Vrms for THD lt 0 3 100 mV at 1 KHz for 88 dB SPL at 1 meter 3 5 mm 1 8 inch stereo phone jack Accessories Standard Accessories ship with the projector Part Number LP 420 Quick Start card LP 420 User s Guide Soft Case Shipping Box CableW izard Lite computer cable 6 5 ft 2 m Macintosh adaptor Audio Cable 6 ft 1 8 m Projection Lamp Module Lens Cap Audio Video C able Online User s Guide CD ROM 009 0314 xx 010 0140 xx 110 0190 xx 110 0186 xx SP C W 2LITE 515 0045 xx 210 0118 xx SP LAMP LP4 505 0235 xx 210 0053 xx 010 0116 XX Power Cords one ships with projector type depends on country NOTE Use only In Focus North American Power Cord Australian Power Cord UK Power Cord European Power Cord Danish Power Cord Swiss Power Cord 210 0023 xx approved accessories Other prod 210 0027 xx ucts have not been tested with the 210 0028 xx projector 210 0029 xx 210 0030 xx 210 0031 xx 35 Append Optional Accessories Personal Plus Accessory Pack includes Deluxe Soft Case C A C 132 CableW izard 2 SP C W 2 2 button remote HW EX REM Deluxe Soft Case ATA Travel Case Executive Leather C ase CableW izard 2 CableW izard Extension Cable non ple num rated 60 7 ft 18 5 m Cabl
11. creen AT amp T FN F3 FN F3 FN F6 FN F6 Advanced Logic Ctrl Alt V Ctrl Alt V Research Altima Shift C trl A It C Shift C trl Alt L setup VGA setup VGA Conf Simulscan Conf Simulscan Ambra FN F12 FN F12 FN F5 FN F5 F2 C hoose O ption F5 F2 C hoose O ption F5 Amrel setup menu setup menu Shift C trl D Shift C trl D Apple see Mac Portable and Mac PowerBook Aspen auto matic auto matic NOTE Often 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 doc umentation for details on your spe cific model 37 Append Key command to Key command to Computer activate port de activate port Austin Ctrl Alt comma Ctrl Alt comma Award FN F6 FN F6 BCC auto matic reboot computer Bondwell LCD or CRT optionsafter 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 auto matic auto matic mode for setup option mode for setup option Compuadd auto matic Alt F for screen setup option auto matic Alt F for screen setup option Data General Ctrl Alt C ommand Ctrl Alt C ommand Data General 2 CRT X at DOS prompt rebo
12. cs with 16 7 million colors into a small 6 8 pound package It generates crisp clear images using Digital Light Processing DLP technology The LP 420 is easy to connect easy to use and easy to maintain Image Resolution The SVGA resolution of the 420 s projected image is 800x600 Screen resolutions between 800x600 and 1024x768 are com pressed to 800x600 The 420 cannot compress screen resolutions above 1024x768 If your computer s screen resolution is higher than 1024x768 reset it to a lower resolution before you connect the 420 Compatibility The projector is compatible with a wide variety of computers and video devices including e IBM compatible computers including laptops up to 1024x768 resolution e Apple Macintosh and PowerBook computers up to 1024x768 resolution e Most standard VCRs camcorders 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 In Focus dealer imme diately if anything is missing If you are experienced in setting up presentation systems use the LP 420 Quick Start card that was included in the shipping box For complete details on connecting and operating the projector refer to this User s Guide User s Guides are also available for down load from our website at www infocus com NOTE The 420 automatically expands 640x480 images to 800x600 You can display these images at 640x480
13. ctor differently than previous ones When using SimulScan the projector displays the same information that appears on your PowerBook To select SimulScan 1 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 confirm the change Projected Image Size Use the chart and table to help you determine projected image sizes 500 450 400 350 300 250 Diagonal Image Size inches 200 Distance to Screen feet FIGURE 22 Projected image size Table 1 Image Size Width and Height Distance to Diagonal Width Height Screen feet inches inches inches 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 51 0 40 8 30 6 102 0 81 6 61 2 153 0 122 4 918 204 0 163 2 122 4 255 3 204 0 153 0 306 0 244 8 183 6 357 0 285 6 214 2 408 0 326 4 244 8 INDEX A accessories ordering 35 37 activation commands for laptop computers 37 adjusting bass 19 brightness 17 color 18 contrast 17 Menu Position 18 tint 17 treble 19 volume 16 19 adjusting the height of the projector
14. e Bass The Basssetting controls the lower frequencies of your audio source e Press the left mouse button to decrease the bass e Press the right mouse button to increase the bass 19 Projector NOTE Some screen savers interfere with the operation of Auto Image If you re experiencing problems try turning your screen saver off then turning Auto Image off and back on Image Menu Functions Auto Image Manual Sync FIGURE 15 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 clicking it Remember to generate the best quality image set your computer to output 800 x 600 resolution Auto Resize The Auto Resize setting is available only for computer generated images Auto Resize automatically resizes the image by scaling it up or down When Auto Resize is on the projector makes the best fit of the image to the screen If you turn Auto Resize off by clicking it the image may be either cropped or too small for the screen 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 is still unacceptable try adjusting the signal synchroniza tion manually
15. e Change the bulb when the brightness is no longer acceptable See Replacing the Projection Lamp on page 25 for details Source Computer Internal Speakers Lamp Hours Used 0129 FIGURE 12 On screen menu status bar Display Menu Functions Source Computer Internal Speakers Lamp Hours Used 0129 Display Brightness Contrast OJ Ei Tint Color al u aa Blank Screen Black Reset All Menu Position FIGURE 13 Display menu Brightness Adjusting the brightness changes the intensity of the image e Press the left mouse button to darken the image e Press the right mouse button to lighten 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 e Press the left mouse button to decrease the contrast e Press the right mouse button to increase the contrast making the blacks appear blacker and the whites appear whiter Tint The Tint setting adjusts the red green color balance in computer and NTSC video images 17 Projector 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 Color The Color setting adjusts a video image from black and white to fully saturated color e Press the left mouse butto
16. e Power Book s screen display turn on video mirroring called SimulScan in newer PowerBooks See Using Video Mirror ing with a PowerBook Computer on page 42 for additional information ey q audio cable CableW izard Lite cable oa oy ek de PowerBook Mac adaptor video out cable or monitor adaptor FIGURE 6 Connecting the CableW izard Lite computer cable to a Macintosh Do you want to play your computer s audio on the projector 1 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 L connector on the projector 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 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 Accesso ries on page 35 2 Plug the A V cable s yellow connector into the video out port on your video player Figure 7 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 8 3 Plug the other yellow connector into the compo
17. e menus see page 16 NOTE Always use the power cord that shipped with the projector NOTE W ith some computers the order in which you power up the equipment is very important M ost 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 keypad This blanks the screen for fifteen minutes but keeps the projector running After 15 min utes 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 To completely power off the projector press the O side of the power switch on the side of the projector If you want to turn the projector back on immediately you must allow about a minute 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 buttons and the options available from the on screen menus B
18. eW izard Extension Cable plenum rated 60 7 ft 18 5m 2 button remote Full Feature Smart Remote Control LiteShow Pro Presentation Player LiteShow Pro Soft Case 32 MB Memory Upgrade Kensington MicroSaver Security System Tripod Mount Portable Projector Stand S Video Cable 2d Year Advantage Service Plan 1 year extension 34 Year Advantage Service Plan 2 year extension SP PP LP4 CA C 132 CA C 134 CA C 133 SP CW 2 SP C W 2EX T SP C W 2EXTP HW EX REM HW SMART HW LSPRO CA C131 HW MEM LSP SP KEN LO C SP T RIP LP4 SP STN D 515 0027 xx AS LP4xx 12 AS LP4xx 24 Portable and Laptop Activation Chart Many laptop computers do not automatically turn on their exter nal video port when a secondary display device such as a projec tor is connected Activation commands 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 com puter s documentation for the appropriate command On some laptops the activation function key is labeled with an icon for example O 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 C RT FN F12 FN F12 AMS FN F2 FN F2 AMT setup screen setup s
19. elect Rear Projection the projector reverses the image so you can project from behind a translucent screen Default Source Default Source toggles between Computer and Video This deter mines which source the projector checks first during power up for active video Click the button to toggle between the options 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 When this fea ture is On the projector automatically finds the active source checking the default source first Click the button to toggle between the options 23 MAINTENANCE amp TROUBLESHOOTING This section describes how to eclean the lens ereplace the projection lamp euse the Kensington lock feature 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 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 bee
20. ip is turned on Make sure you have removed the lens cap on the projection lens at the front of the projector eMake sure the projector is switched on eCheck the projector s lamp to ensure that it is securely con nected in the lamp module See Replacing the Projection Lamp on page 25 Make sure that the cables do not have any bent pins Problem Color or text not being projected eYou might need to adjust the brightness up or down until the text is visible Refer to Brightness on page 17 for more infor mation Problem The screen resolution is not right eMake sure the computer s video card is set for a resolution of no greater than 1024x768 A resolution of 800x600 yields the highest quality image Problem Image isn t centered on the screen Reposition the image Refer to Horiz Position on page 21 and Vert Position on page 21 eBe sure the projector is at a 90 degree angle to the screen Problem Only the start up screen displays Verify that the cables are connected correctly See page 7 through page 9 for connection procedures e Verify that the proper input source is connected See Source on page 15 e amp Trou ibtlesthoooting eYou 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 a
21. isplayed 29 out of focus 31 quality iv 29 32 resolution 1 reversed 31 size 5 43 streaked 31 too wide or too narrow 30 Image menu 20 Image menu options Auto Image 20 Auto Resize 20 Horiz Position 21 Manual Sync 21 Manual Tracking 21 Vert Position 21 K Kensington lock 28 36 L labels on projector iii lamp ordering 35 overheating iv replacing 25 safety iii iv turns off unexpectedly 32 lamp hour counter 16 language selecting for menus 22 laptop computers activation sequence to allow secondary display 37 compatibility 7 connecting IBM compatible 7 connecting PowerBook 8 lens cap 35 cleaning 25 safety iii LP 420 cases 35 36 hot surfaces iv project from behind the screen 23 setting up 5 specifications 33 turning off 12 turning on 11 ventilation and overheating iv voiding the warranty iv M Macintosh computers adaptor 8 compatibility 1 connecting 8 Menu button 16 Menu Position 18 menus See on screen menus monitor projected colors don t match 32 N NTSC video 22 0 on screen menus Audio menu 19 changing language of 22 Controls menu 22 Display menu 17 displaying 16 Image menu 20 making changes to menu functions 16 removing from the screen 16 P PAL video 22 power cord connecting 11 grounding iv ordering 35 safety iii power source safety iii power switch 12 power up sequence 11 30 PowerBook connecting 8 project from behind the screen 23 R rear projection 23 rep
22. n in use The LP 420 uses a metal halide bulb These types of bulbs deteriorate over time Replace the lamp when the brightness is no longer accept able You can order new lamp modules from your In Focus dealer See Accessories on page 35 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 Place the projector on its side then insert a small screwdriver or other flat object into the tabs on the lamp module door Fig ure 17 WARNING To avoid burns allow the projector to cool for at least 30 minutes before you open the lamp module door Never extract the lamp module while the lamp is operating 25 Maintenancee amp Troubleshooting 4 Pull the lamp door up and remove it FIGURE 17 amp Removing the lamp door Dene eee eee eee eee 5 Loosen the two non removable screws on the outside of the CAUTION Never operate the module projector with the lamp door open or removed This disrupts the air flow and causes the projector to overheat FIGURE 18 Loosening the screws on the lamp module 26 6 Slide the lamp connector to the right to disconnect it from the projector Figure 19 FIGURE 19 Sliding the lamp connector 7 Remove the module Figure 20 G WARNING Do not drop the lamp module or touch the gla
23. n to decrease the amount of color in the image e Press the right mouse button to increase the amount of color in the image Blank Screen Blank Screen determines what color blue or black is displayed when there is no active source Click the button to toggle between the two options Reset All Click either mouse button to reset all the options except Lan guage and Video Standard in all the menus to their original set tings Menu Position This lets you move the menu to various locations on the screen allowing you to view different parts of the image while making adjustments The default position is the center of the screen Click Menu Position to move the menu to the upper left corner click it again to move it to upper right then lower right then lower left then center again Audio Menu Functions Source Computer Internal Speakers Lamp Hours Used 0129 x Audio Volume lt Treble Bass O S Sr FIGURE 14 Audio menu Volume wv 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 th is th Volume adjustments you make are saved for each source EE E eee changing it using the keypad Treble The Treble setting controls the higher frequencies of your audio source e Press the left mouse button to decrease the treble e Press the right mouse button to increase the trebl
24. nd Laptop Activation Chart on page 37 or your computer s manual for details eMake sure your computer s video board is installed and con figured 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 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 Does your computer have a compatible video board The pro jector isn t CGA or EGA compatible eIs your computer s video port activated This is especially true for laptop computers See Portable and Laptop Activa tion Chart on page 37 Problem Image is too wide or narrow for screen eYou might need to manually adjust the tracking to reduce or enlarge the projected image Refer to Manual Tracking on page 21 e Adjust the resolution of your video card if it s greater than 1024x768 pixels Problem Image is out of focus Turn the projection lens to focus the image eMake sure the projection screen is at least 5 feet 1 5 m from the projector eCheck the projection lens to see if it needs cleaning Problem Image and menus are reversed left to right eRear projection mode is probably turned on Turn Rear Projec tion off in the Controls me
25. nu The image should immediately return to forward projection See Rear Projection on page 23 Problem the projector displays vertical lines bleeding or spots e Adjust the brightness See Brightness on page 17 eCheck the projection lens to see if it needs cleaning Problem no sound e Adjust volume e Verify audio input connections e Adjust audio source 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 20 3 Adjust the synchronization and tracking manually to find an optimal setting See Manual Sync on page 21 and Manual Tracking on page 21 eThe problem could be with your computer s video card If possible connect a different computer 31 e amp Troubleshooting 32 Problem Projected colors don t match the computer or video player s colors e Adjust the brightness tint and or contrast from 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 17 Tint on page 17 and Contrast on page 17 Problem Lamp seems to be getting dimmer eThe 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 2
26. of Electronic Com puter Data Processing Equipment ANSI NFPA 75 J Transport the projector in a vendor approved hard or soft case Part numbers for these cases are listed on page 35 t r o d u c t 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 29 If this manual doesn t answer your question call your In Focus dealer You can also call In Focus Customer Service directly at 1 800 799 9911 Call between 5 a m and 5 p m PST Monday through Friday In Europe call In Focus in The Netherlands at 31 23 5540310 In Singapore call 65 740 6435 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 one year warranty The details of the warranty are printed at the back of this manual Longer term warranties can be purchased from your In Focus dealer Refer to page 36 for part numbers 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 e If you want to project from behind a translucent screen set up the projector behind your screen See Rear Projection on page 23 to reverse the image 2 Position the projector the desired distance from the screen e The distance from the lens of the projecto
27. ot W alkabout D atavue 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 F12 FN F12 Digital auto matic reboot FN F2 FN F2 Dolch dip switch to CRT dip switch to LCD Epson dip switch to CRT dip switch to LCD Key command to Key command to Computer activate port de activate port Everex setup screen option setup screen option For A Ctrl Alt Shift C Ctrl Shift A It L Fujitsu FN F10 Gateway FN F3 FN F3 FN F1 FN F1 again simul FN F1 taneous Grid FN F2 choose auto or FN F2 simultaneous Ctrl Alt Tab Ctrl Alt Tab H itachi FN F7 FN F7 Honeywell FN F10 FN F10 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 F1 select choice FN F5 select choice PS 2 SC select choice CRT LCD etc Infotel FN F12 FN F12 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 Pow erBook Display folder Activate Video Mirroring warm reboot requires Apple Docking Station o
28. projector to the height you want then release the button to lock the elevator foot into position FIGURE 10 Adjusting the height of the projector To lower the projector 1 Press the elevator button 2 Lower the projector Using the Keypad Buttons The keypad is lit orange when the projector is on and lit green while the menus are displayed While the menus are displayed the volume source and standby buttons act as navigation but tons See Using the On Screen Menus on page 16 for details menu source lt B gt volume BD dp Canine a standby __ left right mouse buttons power LED S FIGURE 11 Keypad Menu F amp A Press menu to open the on screen menus the keypad lights green 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 16 wv Source amp ae ee When you have more than one source computer or LiteShow Pro NOTE LiteShow Pro is an and video connected to the projector select between them by pressing Mebull optional presentation player Con Tes ing utton tact your In Focus dealer for more Standby information When you press standby the display and audio turn off and a blank screen is displayed for 15 minutes e If you press standby again within 15 minutes the projector returns to normal operations immediately e If you press standby again af
29. r Mini Dock Append Key command to Key command to Computer activate port de activate port Magitronic FN F4 FN F4 Mastersport FN F2 FN F1 Micro Express automatic warm reboot Micron FN F2 FN F2 Microslate automatic warm reboot Mitsubishi SW 2 O n O ff O ff O ff SW 2 O ff O n O n On NCR setup screen option setup screen option N EC setup screen option setup screen option CRT at the DOS prompt LCD at the DOS prompt FN F3 FN F3 O livetti automatic automatic FN O FN O Packard Bell FN F0 FN F0 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 Key command to Key command to Computer activate port de activate port Twinhead FN F7 FN F7 FN F5 FN F5 Automatic Automatic W inBook Ctrl Alt F10 Ctrl Alt F10 W yse software driven software driven Zeni
30. r to the screen determines the size of the projected image Figure 3 shows three projected image sizes For more information about image size see Projected Image Size on page 43 3 Make sure the projector and your computer are turned off FIGURE 3 Projected image size e c t or 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 s video FIGURE 4 composite video D SE L R audio in for video source CableW izard Lite computer audio in Connector panel Connecting an IBM C ompatible Computer 1 Plug the end of the CableWizard Lite computer cable into the video connector on your computer 2 Plug the GS end of the CableWizard Lite computer cable into the connector on the projector audio cable CableW izard Lite cable FIGURE 5 Connecting the computer cable to an IBM compatible computer Do you want to play your computer s audio on the projector 1 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 lt connector on the projector NOTE Many l
31. site connector on the back of 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 8 audio video cable FIGURE 7 Connecting the projector to a video player using the standard A V cable with composite video connector Setting u p t h e Projector AN cable FIGURE 8 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 7 and amp Figure 8 Dente ete e If you re using an S video cable the yellow connectors on CAUTION Your video player the A V cable remain unused Figure 8 may also have a Video Out port 5 Plug the A V cable s other white and red connectors to the for a coaxial cable connection left and right audio in ports on the projector DO NOT use this to connect to the The projector is compatible with these major broadcast video projector standards NTSC NTSC 4 43 PAL PAL M PAL N and SECAM It automatically adju
32. ss bulb The glass may shatter and cause injury FIGURE 20 Removing the lamp module 27 nt enan e amp Troubleshooting 28 8 Align the new lamp module in the correct direction 9 Gently push the module in as far as it goes 10 Tighten the screws on the outside of the module 11 Slide the lamp connector to the left to re attach it 12 Insert the tabs at the top of the lamp door into the projector and press the lamp door into place 13 Plug in the power cord and turn the projector back on 14 To reset the lamp hour counter in the Status bar press and hold the left mouse button then press the menu button while still holding down the mouse button for 5 seconds Verify that the counter was reset by pressing the menu button and viewing the counter Using the Kensington Lock The projector has a Kensington Security Standard connector for use with a Kensington MicroSaver Security System Figure 21 Refer to the information that came with the Kensington System for instructions on how to use it to secure the projector FIGURE 21 Installing the Kensington lock Troubleshooting Problem Nothing on projection screen Make sure that the power cord is properly connected to a func tional AC electrical outlet Make sure that the power cord is also properly connected to the projector elf the projector is plugged into a power strip make sure the power str
33. sts to optimize its performance for the incoming video The input signals for SECAM PAL M and PAL N video are similar to other video signals and cannot be automatically detected therefore they must be chosen manually See Video Standard on page 22 for details Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image 1 Remove the lens cap 2 Plug the power cord into the side of the projector then plug it into your electrical outlet A surge protected power strip is recommended if power surges are common in your area 3 Turn on the projector e The In Focus startup screen displays and the Power LED on top of the projector lights 4 If you connected a video player turn it on e The video image should display on the projection screen If a computer source is active press the source button on the keypad page 15 to display your video image You can select a default source to determine which source the pro jector examines first during power up for active video see Default Source on page 23 e Use the volume buttons to adjust the volume 5 Turn on your computer e The computer image should display on the projection screen If a video source is active press the source button to display your computer s image e If necessary make adjustments to the image from the pro jector s on screen menus To open the menus press the menu button on the keypad then select the Display or Image menu For more information about th
34. ter 15 minutes there is about a 30 second delay before the lamp turns back on e If you don t press standby again the lamp turns off after 15 minutes Projector Volume lt lt e To increase the volume press lt e To decrease the volume press lt Volume adjustments are saved for each source you have con nected Using the On Screen Menus The projector has four on screen menus that allow you to make image adjustments and change a variety of settings Most of these adjustments aren t available directly from the keypad To open the on screen menus press the menu button on the key pad This changes the volume source and standby buttons on the keypad to menu navigation buttons and illuminates the key pad green Press the corresponding buttons to move the cursor up down left or right To select a menu use these buttons to move the cursor to the tab for the menu you want then click either mouse button To change a menu setting move the cursor to the setting you want to change using the navigation buttons then use one of the two mouse buttons to make changes Press menu again when you want to close the menus All changes are saved when you close the menus The status bar at the top of the menu display indicates the source that is currently active Computer or Video and any peripherals that are connected It also contains a lamp hour counter that starts at zero hours and counts each hour the lamp is in us
35. th FN F10 FN F10 FN F2 FN F2 FN F1 FN F1 Zeos Ctrl Shift D Ctrl Shift D FN F1 FN F1 These manufacturers have models that automatically send video to the external CRT port when some type of display device is attached These manufacturers offer more than one key command depend ing on the computer model 41 Append Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer When you turn video mirroring called SimulScan in newer Pow erBooks see below on the projector displays the same informa tion that appears on your PowerBook s built in screen When video mirroring is off the projector acts like a separate display To turn on video mirroring for the first time 1 Open the Monitors control panel click on Monitor 2 2 Set the number of colors you want 3 Open the Control Strip 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 1 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 proje
36. the lamp q Lamp Compartment To avoid burns do not open the lamp module door until the projector is turned off and the lamp has cooled for at least 30 minutes Follow the instructions in this manual for lamp replacement carefully q Hot Surfaces Allow the projector to cool at least 30 minutes before replacing a lamp When you open the lamp housing be very careful not to touch the hot surfaces inside j Ventilation and Overheating Openings in the projector case provide ventilation to protect it from overheating Keep loose papers and other objects well away from the grills Do not place the projector on top of or close to a computer or other heat producing equipment Liquid Spills Do not set drinks on top of the projector Spilled liquids can flow inside and cause damage q Do Not Disassemble All service must be performed by an authorized In Focus service center The only user serviceable part in the projector is the projection lamp which you can replace by opening the lamp cover on the side of the pro jector see page 25 Do not open any other part of the projector If your projector needs repair call your local Authorized Service Provider or In Focus Technical Support as described on page 4 Before you call refer to Troubleshooting starting on page 29 to see if you can resolve the prob lem yourself INTRODUCTION The In Focus LP 420 is specifically designed for the mobile pre senter It packs SVGA graphi
37. ttention Refer to this User s Guide for important safety information A CAUTION Hot Surfaces Avoid touching hot surfaces Do not touch until the projector has cooled q Do Not Look Into The Lens Be extremely careful not to look into the projection lens when the projec tor is turned on The bright light may harm your eyes Be especially care ful to keep children from looking into the lens q Power Source Use only a three wire grounding type power source The power source should not exceed 275 volts rms between the supply conductors or between either conductor and the ground Gq Power Cord Use only the power cord that was shipped with the projector Although other power cords might be similar in appearance they have not been safety tested with the projector Do not use a power cord if it has become damaged or frayed Contact your In Focus dealer or call In Focus if you need to replace your power cord S afet y Summar y NOTE If you open the projector case you will void the warranty q Grounding The projector is grounded through the grounding conductor on the power cord To avoid electric shock plug the power cord into a properly wired receptacle Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding type plug Lamp To avoid overheating and unacceptable image quality replace the projec tion lamp with a lamp of the specified type Refer to page 33 for lamp specifications and to page 25 for instructions on replacing
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