Copyright © 2000 by InFocus 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, TÜV, 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 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 LP425z Projector conform to the following directives and norms: Directive 89/336/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC EMI: EN 55022 (1992) Class A EMC: EN 50082-1 (1992) IEC 801-2, IEC 801-3, IEC 801-4 Directive 73/23/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC Safety: EN 60950: 1992 + A1 + A2 + A3: 1995 February, 1999 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. Digital Light Processing is a trademark or registered trademark of Texas Instruments. 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 Preparing to Connect Your Equipment to the Projector Connecting a 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 Audio Menu Image Menu Controls Menu Language Menu Status Menu Maintenance & Troubleshooting Cleaning the Lens Replacing the Projection Lamp Using the Security Lock Troubleshooting iii 1 1 1 1 4 4 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 13 13 14 15 17 18 20 21 23 25 25 27 27 27 30 31 i Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s Appendix Specifications Accessories Portable and Laptop Activation Chart Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer Projected Image Size Index 35 35 37 39 44 45 47 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 permanent 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 projector is turned on. · Warning: Don't block ventilation openings. ·Warning: To replace the lamp, turn the power off and unplug the power cord. To avoid burns, wait 30 minutes before opening the lamp door. Follow all instructions provided in 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. 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; see page 38 for a list of cases. · Caution: For ceiling mount installations, please use the ceiling mount recommended in this User's Guide on page 38 and follow all instructions provided with it. 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 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Central European Time. In Asia, call (65) 332-0659 between 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. iv INTRODUCTION The InFocus® LPTM425z lightweight multimedia projector is specifically designed for the mobile presenter. It generates crisp, clear SVGA 800x600 images using Digital Light ProcessingTM (DLP) technology. The projector is easy to connect, easy to use, and easy to maintain. The soft carry case makes it easy to transport the 7.4 pound projector. Image Resolution The SVGA resolution of the 425z's projected image is 800x600. Screen resolutions between 800x600 and 1024x768 are compressed to 800x600. The 425z 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 projector. Compatibility The projector is compatible with a wide variety of computers and video devices, including: · IBM-compatible computers, including laptops, up to 1024x768 NOTE: The 425z automatically expands 640x480 images to 800x600. You can display these images at 640x480 by turning off the Auto Resize feature. See "Resize" on page 21. resolution at 75 Hz · Apple Macintosh and PowerBook computers up to 1024x768 resolution at 75 Hz. · 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. NOTE: The projector is compatible with 1080i HDTV format. 1 I n t r o d u c t i o n 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. NOTE: The contents of your shipping box may vary depending on the projector configuration you've ordered. 2 1 4 5 3 6 7 FIGURE 1 Shipping box contents NOTE: Various optional accessories, including remote controls, cases, and cables, are available. See "Optional Accessories" on page 37 for details. 1. 2. 3. LP425z projector and lens cap Soft carry case LP425z User's Guide, quick start card, and Online User Guide CD Power cord 5. 6. 7. CableWizard Lite computer cable RCA audio/video (A/V) cable Audio cable 4. 2 focus ring keypad connector panel elevator button power cord connector speaker power switch FIGURE 2 Side view of projector focus ring zoom ring FIGURE 3 Front view of 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 projector 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. · This projector is not intended for use in mainframe computer rooms as defined in the Standard for the Protection of Electronic Computer/Data Processing Equipment, ANSI/NFPA 75. · Transport the projector in a vendor-approved hard or soft case. Part numbers for these cases are listed on page 37. 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 31. Or, check the Service and Support section of our website at http://www.infocus.com/service. 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 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Central European Time. In Asia, call (65) 332-0659 between 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 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 38 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 8 feet (2.4 m) of your computer. · If you want to project from behind a translucent screen, set up the projector behind your screen. See "Rear Projection" on page 24 to reverse the image. · If you are installing the projector on the ceiling, refer to the Ceiling Mount Installation Guide that comes with the Ceiling Mount Kit for more information. To turn the image upside down, see "Ceiling Projection" on page 23. The Ceiling Mount Kit is sold separately; see page 38. 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 4 shows three projected image sizes. For information about image sizes at minimum and maximum zoom settings, see "Projected Image Size" on page 45. 3 Make sure the projector and your computer are turned off. 12 .6 ft. 7. 6 f t. Projected image size at minimum focusing distance 3.0 ft. 5 ft. 12 ft. 20 ft. FIGURE 4 5 S e t t i n g u p t h e P r o j e c t o r Preparing to Connect Your Equipment to the Projector CAUTION: Turn off the computer, monitor and projector whenever you connect or disconnect cables. Equipment you want to connect Computer Video player Page page 7 page 8 Now you're ready to connect your equipment. Steps for connecting the different types of equipment are given on the pages listed below. NOTE: In some older computers, the monitor connector does not have a hole for Pin 9. If you have trouble connecting the CableWizard Lite cable to your computer, contact InFocus Technical Support. s-video composite video L/R audio in (for video source) CableWizard computer audio in FIGURE 5 Connector panel NOTE: If you want to control your computer's mouse from the projector, purchase the optional remote control and receiver or the remote and CableWizard. 6 Connecting a Computer end of the CableWizard Lite cable into the video 1 Plug the connector on your laptop. 2 Plug the end of the CableWizard Lite cable into the NOTE: Many laptop computers do not automatically turn on their external video port when a secondary display device such as a projector is connected. Refer to your computer manual for the command that activates the external video port. Activation commands for some laptop computers audio cable connector on the projector's connector panel are listed in the Appendix. CableWizard Lite cable FIGURE 6 Connecting the CableWizard Lite to a computer Do you want to play your computer's audio on the projector? ...