InFocus LP 240 Multimedia Projector - infocus_lp240_lp250_referenceguide_en
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1. Service Info menu 32 Maintenance Cleaning the lens Apply a non abrasive camera lens cleaner to a soft dry cloth e Avoid using an excessive amount of cleaner and don t apply the cleaner directly to the lens Abrasive cleaners solvents or other harsh chemicals might scratch the lens 2 Lightly wipe the cleaning cloth over the lens in a circular motion If you don t intend to use the projector immediately replace the lens cap Cleaning the dust filter The dust filter catches dust and other particles in the air If the filter becomes clogged the projector does not cool properly and may malfunc tion Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord 2 Turn the projector upside down loosen the screw on the filter then gen tly pry the filter up 3 Clean the filter using a vacuum cleaner on low power 4 Replace the filter and tighten the screw 33 Replacing the projection lamp The lamp hours used timer in the About menu counts the number of hours About Active Source Computer Analog the lamp has been in use After 1980 hours the message Change lamp Signal Format 1024768 GA 85Hz appears on the screen at startup When the timer reaches 2000 hours the ee Lamp houng usea lamp will no longer light You can order new lamp housings from your SW Version 15308 dealer See Accessories on page 37 for infor2. nected For example Sharpness is only available for video sources and will be grayed out when a computer source is active 25 4 Exit Main Picture b Main menu Settings i About 4 Exit 4 Exit 7 Keystone 50 Sources Contrast 50 System Brightness Me Picturemeni Startup Logo Color 50 C Blank Screen Tint 50 vr Effect Key CE Aspect ratio gt PiP Presets gt Language Room Lighting gt Service Ry Advanced gt Active Source Computer Analog Signal Format 1024x768 XGA 85Hz About menu Lamptime used 4hours SW Build gt 1 00 SW Version 805342B vv vv vV vY vV Ww keypad navigation buttons Settings menu Picture menu To adjust the following five settings highlight the setting press Select use the up and down arrows to adjust the values then press Select to confirm the changes Keystone adjusts the image vertically and makes a squarer image You can also adjust keystone from the keypad Contrast controls the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the picture and changes the amount of black and white in the image Brightness changes the intensity of the image Color adjusts a video image from black and white to fully saturated color NOTE The color setting applies to video sources only The tint setting applies to NTSC video sources only Tint adjusts the red green color balance in the image of NTSC video images Aspe
3. 16 9 and Native page 26 X Mute c A t Rati Source cycles through the available sources ee eg Effect S Source s Auto Image causes computer sources to be reacquired S ns image Freeze b Freeze pauses the projected image This is useful if you want to make Zoom C changes on your computer without your audience seeing them i About PiP C Zoom lets you magnify a part of the screen To use the Zoom effect Mask P press Effect then press the remote s right mouse button to zoom the image press the mouse left mouse button to decrease the magnifica tion You can use the cursor control to pan the image displaying differ ent parts of it only if the image is magnified To return to the original size and cancel Zoom press the Effect button a second time About is the default effect It displays the About menu 30 PiP Picture in Picture allows you to overlay a smaller window show ing the video source on top of the larger computer source window You must have both a computer and video source connected to use PIP You can t show a computer image in the smaller PiP window only a video image You can select a small medium or large window You can also move the PiP window on the screen using the PiP Position X and Y options in the menu Press the up and down arrows to change the posi tion Mask allows you to cover part of the image with a black curtain Press the up and down arrows to raise or lower the curtain on
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5. Specify the function of the Effect button on the remote Turn the projector s display messages on and off Turn on power saving features Specify blank screen colors and startup logos Specify the menu language Save settings for the active source as a preset Using the menus To open the menus press the Menu button on the keypad or remote The menus automatically close after 60 seconds if no buttons are pressed The Main menu appears Use the arrow buttons to move up and down to high light the desired submenu then press the Select button To change a menu setting highlight it press select then use the up and down arrow buttons to adjust the value select an option using radio but tons or turn the feature on or off using check boxes Press select to confirm your changes Use the arrows to navigate to another setting When your adjustments are complete navigate to Exit then press Select to go to the previous menu press the Menu button at any time to close the menus Dots appear before the menu name The number of dots indicates menu s level ranging from 1 the Main menu to 4 the most nested menus The menus are grouped by usage The Picture menu provides image adjust ments the Settings menu provides set up type adjustments that are not changed often and the About menu provides a read only display of infor mation about the projector and source Certain menu items may be grayed out until a particular source is con
6. startup screen troubleshooting 14 Startup Source 29 S video cable connecting 10 System menu 29 Al T Tint 26 Tracking 28 troubleshooting 13 turning off the projector 13 turning on the projector 7 U USB mouse connecting 6 using the menus 25 Vv video device connecting 10 video image displaying 11 optimizing 24 volume adjsuting 12 Z zoom 9 30 42 Limited Warranty Subject to the Limitations Exclusions and Disclaimers hereof InFocus Cor poration InFocus warrants that the Projector Lamps and Accessories hereinafter collectively or individually referred to as Product as appro priate purchased from InFocus an InFocus distributor or an InFocus reseller will conform to InFocus specifications and be free from defects in material or workmanship for the respective Limited Warranty period pro vided below InFocus does not warrant that the Product will meet the spe cific requirements of the end user customer If the Product while subject to this Limited Warranty is defective in mate rial or workmanship during the warranty period then InFocus at its option will REPAIR or REPLACE the Product All exchanged parts and Products replaced under this Limited Warranty will become property of InFocus InFocus sole obligation is to supply or pay for all labor necessary to repair the Product found to be defective within the Limited Warranty period and to repair or replace defective parts with n
7. the image Language allows you to select a language for the onscreen display Service provides projector and lamp service information Factory Reset restores all settings to their default Reset Lamp resets the lamp hours used counter in the About menu to zero Do this only after changing the lamp Service Info provides information about the projector s software version and the active source Service Code only used by authorized service personnel About provides information about the projector and the active source Showing the About box is the default action assigned to the Effect button 4 Exit PiP Enable PiP Position X PiP Position Y 4 Exit Deutsch C English Cc Espa ol 9 Frangais is Italiano s Lang a age Portoguese Norsk 9 BASE c 20 c Ea pa c ies c eee Service Exit Factory Reset Reset Lamp Service Info Service Code Service menu ym D Active Source Computer Analog Signal Format 1024x768 XGA 85Hz Lamptime used 4hours SW Build SW Version gt 1 00 805342B 31 Picture in Picture 4 Exit oi PiP Position X PiP Position Y Exit Off Small Medium Big eeeo 4 Exit PiP Enable PiP Position X PiP Position Y Synctype Separate 7135 0 MHz 805 294A 805294A 1 05 0207111021 Pixelrate Logo Version About menu PiP size PiP Position
8. then click Next Windows automatically locates the driver If this driver has been removed reload the driver using co nee your Windows operating system CD P39 aS d When Windows finds the driver you are ready to install it Click Next i gt d Adjusting the image Adjust the height of the projector if necessary by pressing the release but ton to extend the foot Rotate the leveling foot if necessary Position the projector the desired distance from the screen at a 90 degree angle to the screen See page 38 for a table listing screen sizes and distances Adjust the zoom or focus If the image is not square adjust the keystone using the buttons on the key pad Press the top Keystone button to reduce the upper part of the image and press the bottom Keystone button to reduce the lower part Adjust the Contrast or Brightness in the Picture menu See page 25 for help with the menus adjust height adjust distance adjust zoom and focus adjust keystone keystone adjust Picture menu menu 4 Exit W Keystone 50 Contrast 50 i Brightness 50 Color 50 Tint 50 H Aspect ratio gt Presets gt 4 Room Lighting gt RW Advanced gt Connecting a video device Standard video connections connect A V cable Plug the audio video A V cable s yellow connector into the video out Fes connector on your v
9. to 90 relative humidity non condensing 12 x 10 x 3 7 305 x 255 x 95 mm 5 7 Ibs 2 6 kg unpacked 4 9 29 feet 1 5 8 9 m 32 watt UHP lamp for LP240 50 watt UHP lamp for LP250 Input Power Requirements 00 240V 2 5 1 A 50 60 Hz Ceiling Mount UL tested listed ceiling mount with minimum capacity of 23 Ibs 10 4 kg 37 Accessories Standard Accessories ship with the projector Soft Case Shipping Box Computer Cable 6 ft 1 8 m Audio Video Cable 6 ft 1 8 m Audio Cable 6 ft 1 8 m PS 2 Mouse Cable 6 6 ft 2 m PS 2 Mouse Adapter 6 15 cm Power Cord Remote Projection Lamp Module included in projector Lens Cap Quick Setup card User s Guide with CD Safety card Color coded cable ties SCART adapter country dependent Part Number 10 0563 xx 10 0566 xx 301361B 301379B 301398B 301362B 301104C 300067 551 0053 xx SP LAMP 005 for LP240 SP LAMP 007 for LP250 340 1029 xx 009 0657 xx 010 0362 xx 009 0659 xx SP CABLETIES 301130 NOTE Use only approved accessories Optional Accessories Shipping Case ATA approved Samsonite Deluxe Travel Case 50 VGA Extension Solution Projector Mount False Ceiling Plate Mounting Extension Arm Projector Security Cable 50 Diagonal Screen portable 60 Diagonal Screen portable 84 Diagonal Wall Ceiling Mounted Screen Portable Projector Stand Replacement Lamp Module for LP240 Replacement Lamp Module for L
10. zoom Included items projector lens cap documentation we Z f 4 gt f C gt x 77 gt 100 240 V c gt 2 5 1 A 50 60 Hz c p A pparatet m kun Cc gt jordet stikkontakt 4 C b A SCART power cord audio video cable leveling foot connector adapter audio cable PS 2 mouse cable PS 2 mouse adapter country dependent dust filters lamp door Online Registration Register your projector online at www infocus com register to receive product updates announcements and registration incentives Connecting a computer Required computer connections Connect one end of the computer cable to the blue Computer In connector on the projector Connect the other end to the video port on your computer If you are using a desktop computer you will need to disconnect the moni tor cable from the computer s video port first Connect the black power cord to the connector on the back of the projector and to your electrical outlet The Power LED on the keypad lights green NOTE Always use the power cord that shipped with the projector Optional computer connect
11. InFocus experience the value of projection LP240 LP250 User s Guide Infocus Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer InFocus Corporation 27700B SW Parkway Ave Wilsonville Oregon 97070 USA European Office Strawinskylaan 585 1077 XX Amsterdam The Netherlands We declare under our sole responsibility that the LP240 250 projectors conform to the following directives and norms EMC Directive 89 336 EEC Amended by 93 68 EEC EMC EN 55022 EN 55024 EN 61000 3 2 EN 61000 3 3 Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC Amended by 93 68 EEC Safety EN 60950 2000 July 2002 Australian Certification C tick mark ACN 001 528 954 Trademarks Apple Macintosh and PowerBook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc IBM and PS 2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Inc Microsoft PowerPoint and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation InFocus and LP are trademarks or registered trademarks of InFocus Corporation FCC Warning Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interferen
12. P250 InFocus Presentation Remote MindPath RF PocketPoint Remote MindPath RF GyroPoint Remote Part Number CA ATA 012 CASE 802 SP VGAEXT50 D SP CEIL 004 SP LTMT PLT SP LTMT EXTP SP LOCK A650 HW DLXSCRN HW WALLSCR84 SP STND SP LAMP 005 SP LAMP 007 SP PRESENTER HW RF POCKTPNT GYRO RF 38 Projected image size NOTE Visit our website at www infocus com for an interactive image size calculator Diagonal Screen Size inches m 40 1 50 1 3 60 1 5 100 2 5 150 3 8 200 5 Table 2 Range of distance to the screen for a given screen size for LP240 Distance to screen Image Width naman inches m rece feet m 32 0 8 5 8 1 8 40 1 7 3 2 2 48 1 2 8 8 2 7 80 2 14 6 4 5 20 3 1 21 9 6 7 60 4 29 2 8 9 Table 3 Minimum Distance feet m 4 8 1 5 6 1 8 7 2 2 2 2 3 7 18 5 5 24 7 3 Range of distance to the screen for a given screen size for LP250 Diagonal Screen Size inches m 40 1 50 1 3 60 1 5 100 2 5 150 3 8 200 5 Image Width inches m 32 0 8 40 1 48 1 2 80 2 20 3 60 4 Distance to screen Maximum distance feet m 5 7 1 7 7 2 2 2 8 7 2 7 14 5 4 4 21 8 6 6 29 8 8 Minimum Distance feet m 4 8 1 5 6 1 8 7 2 2 2 2 1 3 7 18 1 5 5 24 2 7 4 Index A A V cable connecting 10 About menu 31 accessories included 5 ordering 37 38 activating laptop s external video 7 Add New hardware Wizard 8 adjusting Brightness 26 Color 26 c
13. ation specific features are also provided Use the Blank but ton to display a blank screen instead of the current image you can choose which color is displayed see page 30 use the Effect button to invoke a user definable action such as freeze or zoom see page 30 to learn to pro eram this button The remote also has a backlight button which illuminates the remote so you can see the buttons in a dark room The light stays on for 10 seconds or until you press the backlight button again 2l backlight button cursor control mouse buttons menu A menu navigation buttons REMOTE TECHNOLOGIES BY INTERLINK ELECTRONICS Troubleshooting the remote e Make sure the batteries are installed in the proper orientation and not dead If the LED does not light when a button is pressed the batteries are dead e Make sure you re pointing the remote at the projector not the com puter and are within the remote range of 30 feet 9 1m e Make sure there are no obstacles between you and the projector e Ifyou are trying to control your computer s mouse make sure the PS 2 cable and adapter or the USB cable is connected If using a USB cable make sure the correct drivers are installed Using the audio To use the projector s speaker connect your source to the Audio In connec tor on the projector To adjust the volume use the Volume buttons on the keypad or remote To mute the s
14. ce to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Safety Certifications UL CUL TUV NOM IRAM GOST Table of Contents Introduction Connecting a computer Required computer connections Displaying a computer image Using the projector with Windows 98 for the first time Adjusting the image Connecting a video device Standard video connections Displaying a video image Shutting down the projector Troubleshooting your setup Using the remote control Using the audio Using the keypad buttons Optimizing computer images Presentation features Optimizing video images Customizing the projector Using the menus Picture menu Settings menu Maintenance Cleaning the lens Cleaning the dust filte
15. ct Ratio Aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to image height TV screens are usually 1 33 1 also known as 4 3 HDTV and most DVDs are 1 78 1 or 16 9 The default is 4 3 Select Native to see the unmodified input with no resizing by the projector Select 16 9 to watch enhanced widescreen DVDs Exit Keystone Contrast Brightness Color Tint Aspect ratio Presets UME EE Room Lighting BW Advanced ee Picture Exit Keystone Contrast Brightness Color Tint eorvods im Aspect ratio Presets Room Lighting yy Advanced 26 50 Picture menu increasing keystone gt decreasing keystone lt Aspect ratio Presets Presets are provided that optimize the projector for displaying computer presentations photographs film images and video images Film input is material originally captured on a film camera like a movie video input is material originally captured on a video camera like a TV show or sporting event You can use the preset as a starting point then further cus tomize the settings for each source The settings you customize are saved in the preset for each source To restore the factory default settings choose Factory Reset in the Settings gt Service menu page 31 There is also a user definable preset To set a preset for the current source adjust the image select Save User in the Presets menu then select Yes You can recall t
16. etermines which source the projector checks first for active signal during power up Autosource When this feature is On the projector automatically finds the active source checking the Startup Source first When this feature is Off the projector defaults to the source selected in Startup Source To display another source you must manually select one by pressing the Computer or Video button on the remote or keypad System gt Rear reverses the image so you can project from behind a translu cent screen Ceiling turns the image upside down for ceiling mounted projection Display Messages displays status messages such as Searching or Mute in the lower left corner of the screen Power Save automatically turns the lamp off after no active sources are detected for 5 minutes The LED blinks green for one minute while the fans continue to run to cool the lamp If an active signal is received before the projector powers down the image will be displayed You must press the Power button to display an image after 10 minutes have passed This fea ture also makes the projector go into the startup state after it is powered on which allows you to turn ceiling mounted projectors on and off with a wall power switch When Power Save is enabled Screen Save is disabled Screen Save to preserve lamp life the projector automatically blanks the screen with a gray color after no signals are detected for 30 minutes The image returns when a
17. ew parts or at the option of InFocus serviceable used parts that are equivalent or superior to new parts performance Limited Warranty periods are as follows e Projector Product Limited Warranty Period Excluding Lamps Two 2 years from date of purchase e Lamp Product Limited Warranty Periods From the date of Projector Product purchase the original installed lamp shall have a 90 day or 500 hours usage Limited Warranty Period whichever comes first and replacement Lamps purchased at the time of Projector Product pur chase will have a 500 hours usage Limited Warranty period e Accessory Product Limited Warranty Period one 1 year from date of purchase WARRANTY LIMITATION AND EXCLUSION THIS WARRANTY SETS FORTH INFOCUS MAXIMUM LIABILITY FOR ITS PRODUCT THIS WARRANTY EXTENDS ONLY TO PRODUCTS PURCHASED FROM INFOCUS OR AN INFOCUS AUTHORIZED RESELLER 43 InFocus shall have no further obligation under the foregoing Limited War ranty if the Product has been damaged due to abuse misuse neglect smoke exposure cigarette or otherwise accident unusual physical or electrical stress unauthorized modifications including use of an unauthorized mount tampering alterations or service other than by InFocus or its authorized agents causes other than from ordinary use or failure to prop erly use the Product in the application for which said Product was intended This Limited Warranty excludes Product cleaning repair or re
18. hese settings in the future by selecting the User 1 preset Room Lighting This features optimizes the projector for your room s light ing conditions Select Dark if you are in a dark room Light if in a bright room Choosing Light maximizes the light output from the projector 27 4 Exit W Keystone Contrast Brightness Color Tint B Aspect ratio gt im Presets gt Room Lighting gt Wy Advanced gt 4 Exit VW Keystone Contrast Brightness Color Tint Aspect ratio Presets yy Advanced 12 Exit Film ig Presentation Photography C Save User settings Save new values Save User Settings Presets for user 1 User 1 c Save User 1 Room Lighting Advanced menu Sharpness video sources only changes the clarity of the edges of a video image Select a sharpness setting Color Temperature changes the intensity of the colors Select a listed value or select User and individually adjust the intensity of the red green and blue color The following 4 options are for computer sources only Phase adjusts the horizontal phase of a computer source Tracking adjusts the vertical scan of a computer source Horizontal Vertical Position adjusts the position of a computer source Advanced Advanced menu Color Temperature Advanced 28 Advanced FA Sharpness Sharpness Settings menu Sources gt Startup Source this d
19. ideo device Plug the other yellow connector into the yellow Video connector on the projector Plug the white connector into the left audio out connector on your video device plug the red connector into the right audio out connector on the video device Plug the blue connector into the Audio In connector on the projector connect power cable Connect the power cord to the connector on the back of the projector and to your electrical outlet The Power LED on the keypad lights green NOTE Always use the power cord that shipped with the projector connect S video and A V cables Optional video connections If your video device uses a round four prong S video connector plug an S video cable sold separately into the S video connector on your video x device and into the S video connector on the projector Use the A V cables audio connectors as described above the yellow connectors on the A V cable are not used Displaying a video image Remove the lens cap Press the Power button on the top of the projector The LED flashes green and the fans start to run When the lamp comes on the startup screen is displayed and the LED is steady green It can take a minute for the image to achieve full brightness No startup screen Get help on page 13 Plug in and turn on your video device The video device s image should ap
20. image returns when an active source is detected or a remote or PERCO Or BENAVIOE Meaning Bey a i solid green The projector is plugged in or the You can make the gray screen appear after 5 minutes by turning on the projector has been turned on and the Screen Save feature in the Settings gt System menu See page 29 software has initialized The projector has been turned off and the fans have stopped The projector also has a Power Save feature that automatically turns the lamp off after no active sources are detected for 5 minutes By default this feature is off See page 29 blinking green The Power button has been pressed and the software is initializing or the projector is powering down and the fans are running to cool the lamp To turn off the projector press the Power button and verify that you want to blinking red A fan or lamp failure has occurred turn the projector off by pressing the Power button again within 3 seconds Make sure the vents aren t blocked You can cancel the shutdown by not pressing the Power button a second Visit www infocus com service for see page 22 Turn off the projector time The lamp turns off and the LED blinks green for 1 minute while the more details on these LED error and wait one minute then turn the fans continue to run to cool the lamp When the lamp has cooled the LED codes projector on again If the projector lights green and the fans stop Unplug the power cable to power off the pro has been wor
21. image to achieve full brightness No startup screen Get help on page 13 Turn on your computer The computer s image should appear on the projection screen If it doesn t press the Computer button on the keypad Make sure your laptop s external video port is active Many laptops do not automatically turn on their external video port when a projector is connected Usually a key combination like FN F5 is used to turn the external display on and off Refer to your computer s documenta tion to learn your computer s key combination No computer image Try pressing the Auto Image button on the keypad Get help on page 14 remove lens cap Q press Power power turn on computer computer activate laptop s external port O Using the projector with Windows 98 for the first time a Add New Hardware Wizard The first time you connect a computer running Windows 98 to the projector the computer recognizes the projector as new hardware and the Add New Hardware Wizard appears Follow these instructions to use the Wiz ard to load the correct driver which was installed with your Windows operating system If you are running Windows 2000 or Windows ME skip these steps and go to Adjusting the image on page 9 b a Click Next to begin searching for the driver b Make sure Search for the best driver is selected then click Next c Uncheck any checked boxes
22. ions To have sound with your presentation connect the audio cable to your computer and to the Audio In connector on the projector To control your computer s mouse using the projector s remote control connect the green end of the PS 2 cable to the computer Connect the green end of the PS 2 adapter to the projector Then connect the cable and the adapter You may need to restart your computer You can also connect a USB mouse cable ordered separately USB drivers must be installed to use the USB feature If you are using a desktop computer and want to see the image on your computer screen as well as on the projection screen connect the monitor cable to the Monitor Out connector on the projector connect computer cable OO connect power cord connect audio cable a connect mouse cable O connect monitor cable ra ul Displaying a computer image Remove the lens cap Press the Power button on the top of the projector The LED flashes green and the fans start to run When the lamp comes on the startup screen is displayed and the LED is steady green It can take a minute for the
23. king for 2000 hours or jector completely more page 31 replace the lamp and reset the lamp timer by pressing Volume then Volume Contact Technical Support if the problem per Troubleshooting your setup sists solid red An unidentifiable error please con tact Technical Support The following tables show common problems In some cases more than one possible solution is provided Try the solutions in the order they are pre sented When the problem is solved you can skip the additional solutions If your image appears correctly on the screen skip to the next section If it does not troubleshoot the setup The LED on top of the projector indicates the state of the projector and can help you troubleshoot C Plug power cord in Remove lens cap Press Power button No startup screen Correct image computer Press the Computer button Activate laptop s external port Restart laptop Shut Down Windows R What do you want the computer to do ll C Stand by C Shut down Restart in MS DOS mode Cancel Help Problem No computer image just the words Signal out of Adjust computer refresh rate in Computer image projected range Control Panel gt Display gt Settings gt Advanced gt Adapter location varies by operating system NVIDIA RIVA TNT2 Model 64 Gateway English Properties 21x Color Management E Model 64 Output De
24. lay a blank screen instead of the active source page 30 The Startup Logo option lets you change the default startup screen to a black white or blue screen page 30 Two options Power Save and Screen Save are provided to automati cally shut down the projector after several minutes of inactivity or dis play a gray screen This helps preserve lamp life page 29 Optimizing video images After your video device is connected properly and the image is on the screen you can optimize the image using the onscreen menus For general information on using the menus see page 25 Adjust the Keystone Contrast Brightness Color or Tint in the Picture menu page 26 Change the Aspect ratio Choose the option that best fits your input source page 26 Select a Sharpness setting page 28 Adjust the Color Temperature Select a listed value or select User and individually adjust the intensity of the red green and blue color page 28 Adjust the Room Lighting Select Dark if you are in a dark room Light if in a bright room page 27 24 Customizing the projector You can customize the projector for your specific setup and needs See page 29 to page 31 for details on these features For rear projection turn Rear mode on in the Settings gt System menu For ceiling mounted projection turn ceiling mode on in the Set tings gt System menu Specify which source the projector checks first for active video during power up
25. lity authorized by InFocus will return the repaired replaced Product freight prepaid to the purchaser Products returned for Warranty service must be accompanied by a written letter that i explains the problem ii provides proof of date of purchase II provides the dealer s name and I provides the model and serial num ber of the Product 44 Upon request of InFocus Corporation or an authorized repair center for InFocus proof of legal import must accompany the warranty repair Prod uct otherwise the Product must be returned to the place of original pur chase to the manufacturer Purchaser must bear all tax duty and freight or the Purchaser must bear charges for the warranty repair No repair or replacement of Product or part thereof shall extend the Limited Warranty period as to the entire Product Warranty on the repair part and workmanship shall only be effective for a period of ninety 90 days follow ing the repair or replacement of that part or the remaining period of the Product Limited Warranty whichever is greater LIMITATION OF LIABILITY IT IS UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED THAT INFOCUS LIABILITY WHETHER IN CONTRACT IN TORT UNDER ANY WARRANTY IN NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE RETURN OF THE AMOUNT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL INFOCUS BE LIABLE FOR SPE CIAL INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOST PROFITS LOST REVENUES OR LOST SAVINGS THE PRICE
26. mation NOTE Use only a replacement lamp with the same type and rating as the original lamp Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord 2 Wait 60 minutes to allow the projector to cool thoroughly 60 minutes 3 Turn the projector upside down and remove the lamp door by pushing the tab forward toward the lens CAUTION Never operate the projector with the lamp door removed This disrupts the air flow and causes the projector to overheat 4 Loosen the three captive screws on the lamp housing 34 WARNING To avoid burns allow the projector to cool for at least 60 min utes before you replace the lamp WARNING Do not drop the lamp module or touch the glass bulb The glass may shatter and cause injury WARNING Be extremely careful when removing the lamp housing In the unlikely event that the bulb ruptures small glass fragments may be gener ated The lamp module is designed to contain these fragments but use cau tion when removing the lamp module 5 Carefully remove the lamp housing Dispose of the lamp in an environ mentally proper manner 6 Install the new lamp housing and tighten the screws 7 Replace the lamp door 8 Plug in the power cord press the Power button to turn the projector back on 9 To reset the lamp hou
27. mation on using the menus see page 25 Adjust the Keystone Contrast or Brightness in the Picture menu page 26 Change the Aspect Ratio Choose the option that best fits your input source page 26 Adjust the Sharpness or Color Temperature in the Advanced menu page 28 Adjust the Phase Tracking or Horizontal or Vertical Position in the Advanced menu page 28 Adjust the Room Lighting This allows you to adjust for a dark or light room Select Dark if you are in a dark room Light if in a bright room page 27 Once you have optimized the image for a particular source you can save the settings using Presets This allows you to quickly recall these settings later page 27 Presentation features Several features are provided to make giving presentations easier Here is an overview details are found in the menu section 23 The Effect button on the remote allows you to assign various features to the button The default effect is About which displays information about the projector and current source You can select among blank mute aspect ratio source auto image freeze zoom PiP Picture in Pic ture mask and about See page 30 for details The freeze effect allows you to freeze the displayed image This is useful if you want to make changes on your computer without your audience seeing them The mask effect allows you to cover part of the image with a black curtain The Blank button on the remote allows you to disp
28. n active source is detected or a remote or keypad but ton is pressed If you turn Screen Save on the gray screen appears after 5 minutes 4 Exit Sources B System Startup Logo C Blank Screen ve Effect Key PiP Language F Service Settings menu vvv vv vV v vV 29 4 Exit System A Rear System menu H Ceiling E Q Display Message C9 Power Save o t Screen Save D 4 Exit Start up Source p F Sources Autosource 4 Exit OD RACAT EOI gt Exit AutoSource Last Used i Computer 1 C C c Startup Source Composite S Video Startup Logo allows you to display a blank black white or blue screen instead of the default screen at startup and when no source is detected es Startup Logo 4 Exit 4 Exit j oe Default c Startup Logo E Black Blank screen Blank Screen determines what color is displayed when you press the 3 e Blank button on the remote ME Black y mo C White M Hj Blue r Effect allows you to assign a different function to the Effect button on the remote allowing you to quickly and easily use the effect The default effect is About which opens a window with projector and source information Highlight an effect and press Select to choose a different one Blank shows an empty screen Mute turns off all sound 4 Exit Aspect Ratio sets the ratio of the image width to image height It tog CO Blank 3 gles among 4 3
29. omputer image 9 computer images 23 computer refresh rate 15 Contrast 26 distance to the screen 9 focus 9 height of projector 9 Keystone 9 26 presentation features 23 Tint 26 video image 28 volume 12 zoom 9 Advanced menu 28 altitude limits 37 Aspect Ratio 26 30 audio connecting audio cable 6 using 22 Auto Image 22 30 Autosource 29 B Blank 30 Brightness 26 C cables included 5 ordering 37 38 ceiling projection 29 cleaning dust filters 33 lamp housing screens 36 projection lens 33 Color 26 Color Temperature 28 composite video 10 computer activating laptop s external video 7 adjusting refresh rate 15 displaying image 7 optimizing image 23 resolution adjusting computer display resolution 16 connecting audio cable 6 computer 6 monitor cable 6 mouse cables 6 video device 10 contacting InFocus 20 Contrast 26 customer service contact information 20 customizing the projector 24 D desktop computer viewing image on monitor 6 Display Messages 29 displaying computer image 7 languages 31 onscreen menus 25 PiP 31 video image 11 drivers installing 8 E Effect button 30 elevator foot 9 F Factory Reset 31 filters cleaning 33 focussing the image 9 Freeze 30 H Horizontal Vertical Position 28 l image adjusting 9 adjusting keystone 9 focussing 9 masking 31 optimizing 23 24 troubleshooting 17 zooming 9 K keypad buttons 22 keystone adjusting 9 L lamp ordering 37 replacing 34 lamp hou
30. ound press the Mute button on the remote Troubleshooting Audio e If you aren t hearing the audio check the following e Make sure the audio cable is connected e Make sure mute is not active press the Mute button on the remote e Make sure the volume is turned up enough Press the Volume button on the keypad or remote e Make sure the correct source is active e Adjust the audio source If playing a video make sure the playback has not been paused Using the keypad buttons Most buttons are described in detail in other sections but here is an over view of their functions Power turns the projector on page 7 and off page 13 Menu opens the on screen menus page 25 Select confirms choices made in the menus page 25 Up Down arrows navigates to and adjusts settings in the menus page 25 Auto Image resets the projector to the connected source Presets cycles through the available preset settings page 27 Keystone adjusts squareness of the image page 9 Volume adjusts sound page 22 Video and Computer changes the active source 22 connect audio cable A m ul adjust volume lt menu navigation buttons Optimizing computer images After your computer is connected properly and the computer s image is on the screen you can optimize the image using the onscreen menus For gen eral infor
31. pear on the projection screen If it doesn t press the Video button on the keypad No video image Get help on page 17 Adjust the height of the projector by pressing the release button to extend the foot Rotate the leveling foot if necessary Position the projector the desired distance from the screen at a 90 degree angle to the screen See page 38 for a table listing screen sizes and distances to the screen remove lens cap Q press Power power t adjust distance SS Adjust the zoom and focus If the image is not square adjust the keystone using the buttons on the key pad Press the top Keystone button to reduce the upper part of the image and press the bottom Keystone button to reduce the lower part Adjust the volume on the keypad or remote Adjust the Contrast Brightness Color or Tint in the Picture menu See page 25 for help with the menus adjust zoom and focus adjust keystone keystone adjust volume volume adjust Picture menu menu zoom Exit Keystone Contrast Brightness Color Tint Aspect ratio M Desxrxoeds Presets s Room Lighting By Advanced gt gt gt gt Shutting down the projector l l l Table 1 LED behavior and meaning The projector automatically displays a gray screen after no active source is detected for 30 minutes This gray screen helps preserve the life of the pro jector The
32. placement of plastics due to cosmetic damage and damage as a result of normal wear Product repair outside of the terms of the Limited Warranty will be on a time and materials basis Prolonged Product demonstration causes unusual Product wear and is not considered normal use under the terms of this Limited Warranty The Accessory Product Limited Warranty covers the accessory item only and excludes normal wear The Lamp Product Limited Warranty excludes expected lamp degradation Remanufactured Products and Software Products are exempt from the fore going Limited Warranty Please refer to the appropriate Remanufactured Product Limited Warranty or Software Product Limited Warranty for appli cable Warranty information DISCLAIMER OF UNSTATED WARRANTIES THE WARRANTY PRINTED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLI CABLE TO THIS PRODUCT ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WAR RANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE DISCRITPTION ON THE FACE HEREOF AND THE FOREGOING WARRANTY SHALL NOT BE EXTENDED ALTERED OR VARIED EXCEPT BY WRITTEN INSTRUMENT SIGNED BY INFO CUS SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY MAY LAST SO SUCH LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU Limited Warranty Period The Limited Warranty periods hereof commence on the date of purchase by the end user customer The
33. r Replacing the projection lamp Cleaning the lamp housing screens Appendix Specifications Accessories Projected image size Index O COON DD 10 11 13 13 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 26 29 33 33 33 34 36 37 37 37 38 39 If you are experienced in setting up presentation systems use the Quick Setup card that was included For complete details on connecting and oper ating the projector refer to this User s Guide Electronic versions of this user s guide in multiple languages are available on the included CD and on our website at www infocus com The website also has technical specifications an interactive image size cal culator laptop activation commands connector pin outs a glossary the product data sheet a web store to buy accessories and a page for online registration Important Operating Considerations Do not place the projector on a tablecloth or other soft covering that may block the vents Do not use a non approved ceiling mount In the unlikely event of the bulb rupturing thoroughly clean the area behind the projector and discard any edible items placed in that area Do not place objects in this area behind the projector Introduction Projector components keypad speaker Your new InFocus digital projector is easy to connect easy to use and easy to maintain The LP240 has native SVGA 800x600 resolution the LP250 has native XGA 1024x768 resolution
34. r timer navigate to the Settings gt Service menu eos ervice and select Reset Lamp Or press the Volume button then the Volume 4 Exit button Coen Reset Lamp Reset Lamp i Service Info P Service Code 35 Cleaning the lamp housing screens In dirty or dusty environments the dust filter screens in the lamp housing area in the LP250 can become clogged causing high temperatures and pre mature lamp failure these screens are not present on the LP240 Routine maintenance to remove dust from the screens lowers the lamp operating temperature and prolongs lamp life To maximize lamp life you may want to clean the screen every 250 hours Remove the lamp module 2 Examine the dust filter screens in the lamp housing area If necessary use a vacuum cleaner set on low power to clean the screens Be careful not to disturb any internal components when cleaning the screens 3 Replace the lamp module and lamp door Using the security lock The projector has a security lock for use with a PC Guardian Cable Lock System See page 38 for ordering information Refer to the information that came with the lock for instructions on how to use it 36 Appendix Specifications Temperature Operating Non operating Humidity Operating Non operating Dimensions Weight Optics Focus Range Lamp type 41 to 95 F 5 to 35 C at sea level 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C 20 to 80 relative humidity non condensing 10
35. r warranty An extended war ranty plan may be purchased from your dealer When sending your projec tor in for repair we recommend shipping the unit in its original packing material or having a professional packaging company pack the unit for shipping Please insure your shipment for its full value Using the remote control To install the 2 AAA batteries slide the cover off the back of the remote align the and ends of the batteries and slide into place then replace the cover To operate point the remote at the projection screen or at the front rear of the projector not at the computer The range of optimum operation is about 30 feet 9 1m The remote has a cursor control and left and right mouse buttons These buttons mimic the cursor movement and left and right mouse buttons on your computer To use these buttons to control your computer s mouse you must connect a PS 2 or USB mouse cable to the projector See page 6 When you do this for the first time the Add New Hardware wizard may appear Press the Menu button to open the menus use the up and down arrow but tons to navigate in the menus and the Select button to select features and adjust values in the menus See page 25 for more info on the menus The remote also has a Power button to turn the projector on and off see page 13 for shutdown info Volume and Mute buttons to control the sound and Video and Computer buttons to switch between sources Several present
36. se Limited Warranty provisions shall apply only to the end user purchaser first person or entity that purchased a new Prod uct for personal or business use and not for the purpose of distribution or resale SOME JURISDICTIONS MAY GRANT YOU CONSUMER RIGHTS WITH MINIMUM WARRANTY DURATION THAT DIFFER FROM THE DURATIONS PROVIDED HEREIN AND INFOCUS WILL HONOR ALL SUCH CONSUMER RIGHTS To Be Eligible For Limited Warranty Coverage Any person exercising a claim under this Limited Warranty must establish to the satisfaction of InFocus both the date of purchase and that the Product was purchased new The sales receipt or invoice showing the date of pur chase of the Product is the proof of the date of purchase To Obtain Warranty Service During the Limited Warranty period to exercise this Limited Warranty the purchaser must first contact 1 InFocus 2 a service facility authorized by InFocus or 3 the place of original purchase InFocus Customer Service 1 800 799 9911 or techsupport infocus com For Warranty service the purchaser will be advised to return or deliver the defective Product freight and all fees prepaid to an InFocus Service Center or to a service facility authorized by InFocus When returning Product to InFocus a Return Material Authorization Number RMA is required and must be clearly displayed on the outside of the shipping carton or a similar package affording an equal degree of protection InFocus or the service faci
37. sing screens cleaning 36 Language 31 laptop computer activating external video 7 LED behavior 7 13 lens cleaning 33 leveling foot 9 M Main menu 25 maintenance 33 Mask 31 menus About 31 Advanced 28 changing language 31 displaying 25 Picture 26 Settings 29 System 29 using 25 messages displaying 29 monitor loop through 6 mouse connecting cables 6 Mute 30 40 P Phase 28 Picture in Picture 31 Picture menu 26 PiP 31 Power button 22 power cord connecting 6 Power Save 29 powering on the projector 7 presentation features 23 Presets 27 projecting from behind a wall 29 projecting from the ceiling 29 projector adjusting height 9 adjusting keystone 9 components 5 connecting computer 6 customing 24 displaying computer image 7 first time use with Windows 98 8 keypad 22 leveling 9 maintaining 33 overview 5 registering 5 replacing the lamp 34 resetting 31 returning for service 20 security lock 36 shutting down 13 specifications 37 troubleshooting 13 turning on 7 warranty 20 PS2 mouse connecting 6 R ratio aspect 26 rear projection 29 refresh rate 15 registering your projector 5 remote control intalling batteries 21 using 21 replacing the projection lamp 34 resetting the projector 31 resolution computer 16 projector 5 Room Lighting 27 S Screen Save 29 security lock 36 Service Info 31 Settings menu 29 Sharpness 28 shutting down the projector 13 Source 30 specification 37 Startup Logo 30
38. t your computer 16 Image clear and not cropped A Remote controls computer cursor note that the mouse is not functional in zoom mode See page 21 for information on the remote Move projector adjust zoom adjust height Correct image Image not centered on screen Picture gt Advanced menu eee Advanced 4 lt Exit a Sharpness 9 Color Temp M Phase bil Tracking V Position Square image Image not square Adjust Sharpness in the Picture gt Advanced Correct image menu Image not sharp amp Advanced 4 lt Exit 4 p Exit 8 Color Temp p Sharpest BM Phase 50 Sharp Pld Tracking Standard O H Position Soft j V Position Softest Change aspect ratio to 16 9 in Correct image Picture gt Aspect ratio menu 8 Image does not fit 16 9 screen 4 Exit VT Keystone Contrast io Brightness Color Tint Presets gt Native 4 Room Lighting gt 4 3 yy Advanced p 16 9 Turn on off Ceiling in Settings gt System Correct image menu Image upside down 4 Exit System A Rear Q Display Message Co Power Save t Screen Saver Image reversed left to right Projected colors don t match source Lamp won t turn on LED blinking red power blinks red Turn on off Rear in Set
39. tings gt System menu Correct image 4 Exit System a Cs yu Ceiling Display Message Co Power Save f Screen Saver Adjust color tint color temperature i Correct image brightness contrast in the menus 8 Exit Keystone Contrast Brightness Color Tint Aspect ratio Room Lighting gt Presets gt gt YW Advanced gt Make sure vents aren t blocked turn off the i Lamp turns on projector and allow it to cool for a minute P Lamp won t turn on LED blinking red Change If lamp hours gt 2000 lamp must be lamp message appears at startup replaced See page 34 blinks red Check lamp hours should be less than 2000 hours in the Main gt About menu Lamp turns on Active Source Computer Analog Signal Format 1024x768XGA 85Hz Lamptime used 4hours SW Build 1 00 SW Version 805342B Still having problems If you need assistance call InFocus Customer Service directly at 1 800 799 9911 Support is free between 6 a m and 6 p m PST Monday through Friday Support is available in North America after hours and weekends for a fee at 1 888 592 6800 Or send us an e mail at techsupport infocus com In Europe call InFocus in The Netherlands at 31 20 579 2820 In Asia call InFocus in Singapore at 65 6334 9005 20 This product is backed by a limited two yea
40. vice General Adapter Monitor Performance H NVIDIA RIVA TNT2 Model 64 Gateway m Adapter Driver information Manufacturer NVIDIA Features DirectDraw 1 00 Software version 40 Current files nydisp drv vdd nymini vad NVDD32 DLL Refresh rate Optimal x You may also need to set a different resolution on your computer as shown in the following problem Image fuzzy or cropped Image fuzzy or cropped A Remote control not controlling my computer s mouse mp Xs Set your computer s display resolution to the native resolution of the projector Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Display gt Settings tab select 800x600 for the LP240 1024x768 for LP250 Display Properties Background Screen Saver Appearance Effects Settings For a laptop disable laptop monitor or turn on dual ae d i s p lay m o d e GATEWAY Vx900 on NVIDIA RIVA TNT2 Model 64 Gateway English Screen area Less More 1024 by 768 pixels JM Eptendimy Windows desktop enta this monitor Advanced Connect PS 2 mouse cable and adapter or optional USB cable page 6 Load USB drivers if necessary page 8 Add New Hardware Wizard This wizard searches for new drivers for Plug and Play Monitor A device driver is a software program that makes a hardware device work You may need to restar
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