USER'S GUIDE Copyright © 2000 by InFocus Corporation Wilsonville, Oregon. All rights reserved. FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Canada This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Safety Certifications UL, CUL, TUV, NOM EN 55022 Warning This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment it may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. The typical use is in a conference room, meeting room or auditorium. Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer: InFocus Corporation 27700B SW Parkway Ave. Wilsonville, Oregon 97070 USA European Office: Olympia 1, NL-1213 NS Hilversum, The Netherlands We declare under our sole responsibility that the LP260 projector conforms to the following directives and norms: Directive 89/336/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC EMC: EN 55022: 1994 + A1 + A2 EN 61000-3-2: 1995 + A1 + A2 EN 61000-3-3: 1995 EN 50082-1:1992 Directive 73/23/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC Safety: EN 60950: 1992 + A1 + A2 + A3 + A4: 1997 November, 2000 Australian Certification C-tick mark 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. TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Instructions Introduction Image Resolution Compatibility Unpacking the Projector Usage Guidelines If You Need Assistance Warranty Setting up the Projector Connecting a Computer Connecting a Video Player Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image Turning Off the Projector Using the Projector Adjusting the Image Using the Remote Control Using the Keypad and Remote Buttons Using the On-Screen Menus Computer Adjustments Video Adjustments Maintenance & Troubleshooting Cleaning the Lens Cleaning the Fan Intake Filters Replacing the Projection Lamp Replacing the Batteries in the Remote Control Troubleshooting Appendix Specifications Accessories Portable and Laptop Activation Chart Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer Index iii 1 1 1 1 4 4 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 11 13 15 17 18 26 35 35 35 36 38 39 43 43 44 46 51 53 i Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s ii SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read and follow all safety instructions provided BEFORE using your new projector. Failure to comply with safety instructions may result in fire, electrical shock, or personal injury and may damage or impair protection provided by equipment. Please save all safety instructions. Safety Definitions: · Warning: Statements identify conditions or practices that could result in personal injury. · Caution: Statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to your equipment. Safety Symbols: Attention: For information about usage of a feature, please refer to the User's Guide. Warning: Hot surface. Do not touch. An arrow pointing to the lamp door on the projector. Safety Terms: · Warning: Don't look directly into the lens when the lamp is turned on. ·Warning: To replace the lamp, turn the projector off by unplugging the power cord. To avoid burns, wait 45 minutes before opening the lamp door. Follow all instructions provided in this User's Guide. ·Warning: Please use the power cord provided. Connect the power cord to a receptacle with a protective safety (earth) ground terminal. · Warning: Refer all service to qualified service personnel. Ser- vicing your own projector will void the warranty. See the following page for the customer service contact information. · Caution: Don't block ventilation openings. iii S a f e t y I n s t r u c t i o n s · Caution: Don't set liquids on the projector. Spilled liquids may damage your projector. · Caution: Don't place the projector on a hot surface or in direct sunlight. · Caution: Do not drop the projector. Transport the projector in an InFocus-approved case. Important Operating Considerations Do not place the projector on a tablecloth or other soft covering that may block the vents. In the unlikely event of the bulb rupturing, thoroughly clean the area behind the projector and discard any edible items placed in that area. Customer Service If you need assistance, call InFocus Customer Service directly at 1-800-799-9911. Support is free between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday. Support is available in North America after hours and weekends for a fee at 1-888-592-6800. Or, send us an e-mail at techsupport@infocus.com. In Europe, call InFocus in The Netherlands at (31) 35-6474010. In Asia, call InFocus in Singapore at (65) 332-0659. iv INTRODUCTION The InFocus® LP260TM multimedia projector is specifically designed for the mobile presenter. It generates crisp, clear images and is easy to connect, easy to use, easy to transport, and easy to maintain. Image Resolution The SVGA resolution of the LP260's projected image is 800x600. The projector cannot compress screen resolutions above 1280x1024. If your computer's screen resolution is higher than 1280x1024, reset it to a lower resolution before you connect the projector. Compatibility The projector is compatible with a wide variety of computers and video devices, including: · IBM-compatible computers, including laptops, up to 1280x1024 NOTE: The projector automatically expands 640x480 images to 800x600. You can display these images at their native resolutions using the True feature. See "True" on page 25 for more information. resolution. · Apple® Macintosh® and PowerBook® computers up to 1280x1024 resolution. · Most standard VCRs, DVD players, HDTV sources, camcord- ers and laser disc players. Unpacking the Projector The projector comes with the items shown in Figure 1. Check to make sure all are included. Contact your InFocus dealer immediately if anything is missing. If you are experienced in setting up presentation systems, use the Quick Start card that was included in the shipping box. For complete details on connecting and operating the projector, refer to this User's Guide. User's Guides are also available for download from our website at www.infocus.com. A registration card is included in the box. Register to receive product updates, announcements, and special offers from InFocus. Or, register online at www.infocus.com/service/register and you will be automatically entered to win free merchandise. 1 I n t r o d u c t i o n 2 1 3 4 6 mu te sta nd by vo lum e lig ht he bri gh tne ss co mp me nu vid eo 12 lite sh ow scr ibb le 5 10 7 8 9 lp fre eze 11 13 14 FIGURE 1 Shipping box contents 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. LP260 projector + lens cap Soft carry case User's Guide and quick start card Power cords Remote control Macintosh adapter 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. VGA computer cable Computer audio cable AV Audio cable Composite video cable S-video cable Control cable for PS/2 port Control cable for ADB port Control cable for serial port 2 keypad speaker focus ring zoom ring foot latch IR receiver power cord connector connector panel air intake vent lamp cover exhaust vent air intake vent adjustable foot air filters adjustable foot FIGURE 2 Views of the projector 3 I n t r o d u c t i o n Usage Guidelines · Do not look directly into the projection lens when the lamp is turned on. The bright light may harm your eyes. · Do not block the grills on the projector. Restricting the air flow can cause it to overheat and turn off. If this happens, you must wait a minute before attempting to turn it back on. · Handle the projector as you would any product with glass components. Be especially careful not to drop it. · Avoid leaving the projector in direct sunlight or extreme cold for extended periods of time. If this happens, allow it to reach room temperature before use. · Transport the projector in a vendor-approved hard or soft case. Part numbers for these cases are listed on page 45. 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 39. Or, check the Service and Support section of our website at http://www.infocus.com/service. You'll find a Technical Library, FAQs, and support contacts including a technical support e-mail form. If those sources don't answer your question, call your InFocus dealer. You can also call InFocus Customer Service directly at 1-800-799-9911. Call between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday. Service is available in North America after hours and on weekends for a fee at 1-888-592-6800. In Europe, call InFocus in The Netherlands at (31) 35-6474010. In Asia, call InFocus in Singapore at (65) 332-0659. Or, send us an e-mail at techsupport@infocus.com Our World Wide Web address is http://www.infocus.com. Warranty This product is backed by a limited two-year warranty. The details of the warranty are printed at the back of this manual. A longer term warranty can be purchased from your InFocus dealer. Refer to page 45 for the part number. 4 SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR 1 Place the projector on a flat surface. · The projector must be within 10 feet (3 m) of your power source and within 6 feet (1.8 m) of your computer. · If you want to project from behind a translucent screen, set up the projector behind your screen. See "Rear" on page 33 to reverse the image. 2 Position the projector the desired distance from the screen. · The distance from the lens of the projector to the screen and the zoom setting determine the size of the projected image. Figure 3 and Table 1 show projected image sizes. 26.3' (8.0m) 19.7' (6.0m) 13.1' (4.0m) 7.8' (2.4m) 4.6' (1.4m) 36" 30" 60" 50" 83" 100" 125" Min Zoom H2 150" Max Zoom 200" 167" H1 FIGURE 3 Projected image sizes Table 1: Image Size, Width and Height Screen Size (W x H) mm Height (H1) Height (H2) 30" 610 x 457 16.6" (422mm) 1.4" (35mm) 60" 100" 150" 200" 1219 x 914 2032x1524 3048x2286 4064x3048 33.2" 55.4" 83.1" 110.8" (844mm) (1407mm) (2110mm) (2814mm) 2.8" 4.6" 6.9" 9.2" (70mm) (117mm) (176mm) (234mm) 3 Make sure the projector and the computer are turned off. 5 S e t t i n g u p t h e P r o j e c t o r NOTE: Before you continue, make sure the projector and all other equipment is turned off. If you're connecting a computer, make sure the distance between it and the projector is 6 feet or less. video Y ­­­ Pb / Cb ­ Pr / Cr S-video reset audio OUT AV composite video S-video Audio in computer IN computer audio IN PC control FIGURE 4 Connector panel NOTE: Pressing the reset button with a pen causes the projector to shut down and restart. Only press this button if the projector has locked up. NOTE: In the following figures, an asterisk (*) indicates the cable is not supplied with the projector. 6 Connecting a Computer The following cables can be used to connect a computer: VGA HD-15 cable (for all computers) Mac adapter (for certain Macintosh computers) PC audio cable (if you want sound with your presentations) Control cable for serial port/PS-2 port/ADB port (if you want to control your computer's mouse with the projector's remote) Audio cable (if you want to connect an external speaker, not included*) Desktop computer NOTE: Many laptop computers do not automatically turn on their external video port when a secondary display device such as a projector is connected. Refer to your computer manual for the Laptop computer command that activates the external video port. Activation com- Serial port Mac adapterset switches according to table below PS/2 port ADB port Audio output mands for some laptop computers are listed in the Appendix of this manual on page 46 and in the Audio cable Service section of our website. VGA cable Use one of these control cables, depending on your computer video Y ­­­ Pb / Cb ­ Pr / Cr S-video Audio out reset audio OUT AV computer IN computer audio IN PC control Computer audio in Control port Computer in Audio cable* Mac adapter Set the switches as shown in the table below depending on the desired resolution. 1 ON ON DIP 123456 Audio input Amplifier Speakers 2 3 4 5 6 OFF 13" MODE ( ...