User manual INFOCUS LP260 - Reference Guide

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 (640 x 480) ON 16" MODE (832 x 624) OFF 19" MODE (1024 x 768) OFF 21" MODE (1152 x 870) ON ON ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF FIGURE 5 Connecting the projector to a computer Now you're ready to power up the projector and your computer. Skip to "Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image" on page 9. 7 S e t t i n g u p t h e P r o j e c t o r Connecting a Video Player The following cables can be used to connect a video source: NOTE: HDTV sources must be connected to the projector using either the Y, Pb, Pr input or the computer IN input. · Composite video cable (RCA x 1) · Component video cable (RCA x 3, not included*) · S-video cable · AV audio cable Video cassette recorder Video disk player Component video (DVD, HDTV) Composite video out Component video out S-video out Audio out Video cable (RCA x 1) Video cable (RCA x 3)* S-video cable Audio cable Y-Pb/Cb-Pr/Cr S-video Video Audio out AV audio in PC audio cable Audio input Amplifier Speakers FIGURE 6 Connecting the projector to a video source 8 The projector is compatible with these major broadcast video standards: NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, and SECAM. It automatically adjusts to optimize its performance for the incoming video. 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. · The Ready indicator on top of the projector lights green, NOTE: Always use the power cord that shipped with the projector. indicating the projector is ready to be turned on, and the Lamp indicator lights red. 3 Press the power button on the top of the projector or on the remote. · The fans start to run, the Lamp indicator dims, and the Preparation screen appears. This screen counts down from 30 seconds, then the image from the active source appears. 4 If you connected a video player, turn it on. · The video image should display on the projection screen. If a computer source is active, press the source button on the keypad (page 16) or the video button on the remote to dis- NOTE: The first time you connect your computer to the projector, the computer may display a message stating that new hardware was found. The Add New Hardware Wizard may appear. Use the Wizard to load the correct driver (the play your video image. · Use the volume buttons on the remote to adjust the volume. The volume dialog box, showing the current volume level and mute status, appears for 4 seconds. computer considers the projector a Plug and Play Monitor). 9 S e t t i n g u p t h e P r o j e c t o r 5 Turn on your computer. · The computer image should display on the projection screen. If a video source is active, press the source button on the keypad or the computer button on the remote to display NOTE: With some computers, the order in which you power up the equipment is very important. Most computers should be turned on last, after all other peripherals have been turned on. Refer to your computer's documentation to determine the correct order. your computer's image. Make sure your laptop's external video port is activated; see "Portable and Laptop Activation Chart" on page 46 for details. · If necessary, make adjustments to the image using the pro- jector's on-screen menus. To open the menus, press the menu button on the keypad or remote, then select the desired menu. For more information about the menus, see page 17. Turning Off the Projector If you want to turn off the image for a short period of time, press the Blank button on the remote. This blanks the screen, but keeps the projector running. To exit Blank mode, press the Blank button again or any other function button. To turn off the projector, press the Power button. The message "Power off?" appears on the screen. Press the Power button again to turn the projector off. The Lamp indicator lights, and the Ready indicator dims. The fans run for 90 seconds after the projector is turned off. When the projector has cooled, the Ready indicator lights green, indicating you can turn the projector back on if desired. NOTE: To maximize lamp life, allow the projector to run for at least five minutes before turning it off. 10 USING THE PROJECTOR This section describes how to use and make adjustments to the projector. It also provides a reference to the keypad and remote buttons and the options available from the on-screen menus. Adjusting the Image To focus the image, rotate the focus ring (Figure 7) until the image is clear. To zoom the image, rotate the zoom ring. This adjusts the image size without affecting focus. Turn the ring in the "Wide" direction to make the image larger and in the "Tele" direction to make the image smaller. zoom ring focus ring FIGURE 7 Focus ring and zoom ring The projector is equipped with self-locking, quick-release elevator feet (Figure 8). To raise the projector: 1 Lift the front of the projector and lift the feet lock latches on both sides of the projector (Figure 8). 2 Raise the projector to the height you want, then release the latches to lock the elevator feet into position. If necessary, turn the feet to fine tune the position and tilt. 11 U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r foot latch FIGURE 8 Adjusting the height of the projector Keystone Adjustment Use this feature to adjust the image vertically and make a squarer image. 1 Press the keystone up/down button on the remote or select Keystone in the Screen menu (see page 16 for details on the menu). The message "Keystone" appears. 2 Press the keystone up button or the point up button to reduce the upper part of the image, and press the keystone down button or the point down button to reduce the lower part. decreasing keystone increasing keystone FIGURE 9 12 Adjusting the keystone Using the Remote Control To control the computer's mouse from the projector's remote or keypad, you must connect one of the Control cables to the computer. See page 7 for details. Turn the remote on using the on/off button on the side of the remote. Point the remote control at the projection screen or at the front of the projector (not at the computer). The range for optimum operation is about 16 feet and 60 degrees from the front of the projector (see Figure 10). If you point the remote at the projection screen, the distance to the screen and back to the projector must be less than or equal to 16 feet. For best results, point the remote directly at the projector. 60º 16.4' (5m) FIGURE 10 Remote range 13 U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r power FIGURE 11 Remote control Press anywhere on the edge of the point button to move the cursor on the screen. You can move the cursor at any angle by pressing the corresponding edge of the button. See "Using the Keypad and Remote Buttons" starting on page 15 for a description of the function buttons. If you are creating presentations in Microsoft® PowerPoint®, you can use the remote's right click, select, and point buttons to navigate through your presentation while in Slide Show mode. To configure PowerPoint for this, choose Options from the Tools menu, click the View Tab, de-select the "Popup Menu on Right Mouse Click" option in the Slide Show section, then click OK. Then, when you're in PowerPoint's Slide Show mode, a left click advances to the next slide and a right click returns to the previous slide (other PowerPoint modes are not affected). on on/off switch keystone d.zoom lock volume all off mute computer menu video point button select button p-timer right click button blank freeze auto image normal 14 Using the Keypad and Remote Buttons wide tele power menu lamp warning ready replace temp. lamp select button normal source point buttons (4) FIGURE 12 Keypad buttons Point button (1 button on remote, 4 buttons on keypad) Press this button to navigate in the menus, make adjustments to menu items, or pan the image in Digital Zoom mode. When you press the center of this button on the remote, it works like the select button. Select button Use the select button to confirm a selection in the menus. See "Using the On-Screen Menus" on page 17. Power Press this to turn the projector on and off. See page 9 for the power-up sequence and page 10 for the power off sequence. Menu Press the menu button to open the on-screen menus. Press menu again to close the menus. For more information about the onscreen menus, see page 17. Normal This feature restores the projector's factory set, default settings. It affects all the parameters in the Image menu except horizontal size and fine sync. 15 U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r Source (keypad only) or Computer and Video (remote only) When you have more than one source (computer and video) connected to the projector, select between them by pressing the source button on the keypad or the computer or video button on the remote. Keystone Use this button to adjust the keystone distortion. See page 12 for details. d. zoom (digital zoom) This allows you to zoom a computer image. See page 25 for details.