User manual INFOCUS LP435Z - Reference Guide

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? 1 Plug either end of the audio cable into the audio connector on your computer. 2 Plug the other end of the audio cable into the on the projector. connector NOTE: If you are connecting an older Macintosh computer that does not have a 15-pin connector, you must use a Mac adaptor between the computer and the CableWizard Lite. See "Optional Accessories" on page 37. Now you're ready to power up the projector and your computer. Skip to "Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image" on page 10. NOTE: If you are connecting a desktop computer and want to view your presentation on your monitor, purchase the optional CableWizard. 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 1 If your video player uses a round, one-prong composite video connector, you'll need only the A/V cable that shipped with the projector. · If your video player uses a round, four-prong S-video conNOTE: HDTV sources are connected to the projector using the CableWizard Lite cable. See the previous page for details. nector, you'll need an S-video cable in addition to the A/V cable. The S-video cable is sold separately. (See "Optional Accessories" on page 37.) 2 Plug the A/V cable's yellow connector into the "video-out" port on your video player (Figure 7). This port may be labeled "To Monitor." · If you're using an S-video cable, connect it to the "s-video out" connector on the video player (Figure 8). 3 Plug the other yellow connector into the composite connector on the back of the projector. · If you're using S-video, plug the other end of the cable into the "s-video" connector on the projector (Figure 8). audio/video cable FIGURE 7 Connecting the projector to a video player using the standard A/V cable (with composite video connector) 8 S-video cable A/V cable FIGURE 8 Connecting the projector to a video player using an S-video cable and the audio connectors on the standard A/V cable 4 Plug the A/V cable's white connector into the left "audio out" port on your video player. Plug the cable's red connector into the right "audio out" port on the video player (Figure 7 and Figure 8). · If you're using an S-video cable, the yellow connectors on the A/V cable remain unused (Figure 8). 5 Plug the A/V cable's other white and red connectors to the left and right "audio in" ports on the projector. 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. The input signals for SECAM, PAL-M, and PAL-N video are similar to other video signals and cannot be automatically detected, therefore they must be chosen manually. See "Video Standard" on page 23 for details. CAUTION: Your video player may also have a "Video Out" port for a coaxial cable connection. DO NOT use this to connect to the projector. 9 S e t t i n g u p t h e P r o j e c t o r Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image 1 Remove the lens cap. NOTE: Always use the power cord that shipped with the projector. 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. 3 Turn on the projector by pressing the "I" side of the power switch (see Figure 2 on page 3). · The InFocus startup screen displays and the Power LED on top of the projector lights up (Figure 11 on page 15). 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 15) to display your video image. You can select a default source to determine which source the projector examines first during power-up for active video; see "Default Source" on page 24. · Use the volume buttons to adjust the volume. 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 (page 15) to display your computer's image.) · If necessary, make adjustments to the image from the proNOTE: 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. jector's on-screen menus. To open the menus, press the menu button on the keypad, then select the Display or Image sub-menu. For more information about the menus, see page 17. 10 Turning Off the Projector If you want to turn off the projector for a short period of time, press the standby button on the keypad. This blanks the screen for fifteen minutes, but keeps the projector running. (You can change the amount of time the projector stays in standby mode; see "Standby Time" on page 23 for details.) After 15 minutes, the lamp goes out (the projector keeps running). To exit standby mode, press the standby button again. (It may take several seconds for the projection lamp to reach full power and project the image again.) To completely power off the projector, press the "O" side of the power switch on the side of the projector. If you want to turn the projector back on immediately, you must allow about a minute for the lamp to cool. The lamp won't light if it's too hot. CAUTION: When you disconnect the projector after you have switched it off, always remove the power cord from the electrical outlet first, then remove it from the projector. 11 USING THE PROJECTOR This section describes how to use and make adjustments to the projector. It also provides a reference to the keypad buttons and the options available from the on-screen menus. Basic Image Adjustment 1 Make sure you have powered up your equipment in the right order (page 10). 2 If the image doesn't display completely, zoom the image (page 14), adjust the height of the projector (page 14) or center the image by adjusting its horizontal or vertical position (page 22). Be sure the projector is at a 90 degree angle to the screen. 3 If the image is out of focus, rotate the focus lens (page 14). 4 If the image appears to shimmer or if it has blurry vertical bars after you have adjusted the focus, turn Auto Image (page 21) off and then back on to reset the automatic sync and tracking. If that doesn't clear up the image, turn Auto Image off and adjust the sync (page 21) and/or the tracking (page 22) manually. 5 If the colors don't look right, adjust the brightness (page 18). 13 U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r Adjusting the Projector To focus the image, rotate the focus ring (Figure 9) until the image is clear. To zoom the image, rotate the zoom ring. This adjusts the image size without affecting focus. focus ring zoom ring elevator button FIGURE 9 Focus ring, zoom ring, and elevator button The projector is equipped with a self-locking, quick-release elevator foot and button (Figure 9). To raise the projector: 1 Press and hold the elevator button (Figure 10). 2 Raise the projector to the height you want, then release the button to lock the elevator foot into position. FIGURE 10 Adjusting the height of the projector 14 Using the Keypad Buttons The keypad is lit orange when the projector is on and lit green while the menus are displayed. While the menus are displayed, the volume, source, and standby buttons act as navigation buttons. See "Using the On-Screen Menus" on page 17 for details. left/right mouse buttons power LED FIGURE 11 Keypad Menu Press menu to open the on-screen menus (the keypad lights green). Press menu again to close the menus. When you close the menus, the projector saves any changes you made. For more information about the on-screen menus, see page 17. Mouse buttons Use the left and right mouse buttons to make selections and adjustments in the menus. See "Using the On-Screen Menus" on page 17 for details. Source 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. 15 U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r Standby When you press standby, the display and audio turn off and a blank screen is displayed for 15 minutes. You can change the amount of time the projector stays in standby mode; see "Standby Time" on page 23 for details. · If you press standby again within 15 minutes, the projector returns to normal operations immediately. · If you press standby again after 15 minutes, there is about a 30 second delay before the lamp turns back on. · If you don't press standby again, the lamp turns off after 15 minutes. Volume · To increase the volume, press · To decrease the volume, press Volume adjustments are saved for each source you have connected. 16 Using the On-Screen Menus The projector has six drop-down menus that allow you to make image adjustments and change a variety of settings. Most of these adjustments aren't available directly from the keypad. To open the on-screen menus, press the menu button on the keypad. This changes the volume, source, and standby buttons on the keypad to menu navigation buttons (and illuminates the keypad green). Press the corresponding buttons to move the cursor up, down, left, or right. To select a menu, move the cursor left and right to highlight the menu you want. The drop-down menu appears. NOTE: Some menu items may be grayed out at certain times. This indicates the item is not applicable to your setup (for example, video standards do not apply to computer sources) or the item is not enabled until another selection is made (for example, Manual Tracking is not available until Auto Image is turned off). FIGURE 12 Drop-down menu To change a menu setting, use the up and down arrow keys on the keypad to move the cursor up and down to the item you want to change (the selected item is highlighted red), then use the left and right mouse buttons (not the left and right arrow buttons) to adjust a setting. Some submenus, such as Brightness, consist of a slider bar you use to increase or decrease a value; some submenus, such as Standby Time, consist of options you scroll through to select the desired one. All changes are saved when you close the menus. To access another menu, use the left and right arrow buttons to move left or right to another menu. 17 U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r Display Menu FIGURE 13 Display menu Brightness Adjusting the brightness changes the intensity of the image. · Press the left mouse button to darken the image. · Press the right mouse button to lighten the image. Tint The tint adjusts the red-green color balance in the projected image. Changing the Tint setting has no effect on PAL or SECAM video sources. · Press the left mouse button to increase the amount of green in the image. · Press the right mouse button to increase the amount of red in the image. Contrast The contrast controls the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the picture. Adjusting the contrast changes the amount of black and white in the image. · Press the left mouse button to decrease the contrast. · Press the right mouse button to increase the contrast, making the blacks appear blacker and the whites appear whiter. 18 Color The color setting adjusts a video image from black and white to fully saturated color. · Press the left mouse button to decrease the amount of color in the image. · Press the right mouse button to increase the amount of color in the image. Blank Screen Blank Screen determines what color is displayed when there is no active source and when the projector is in standby. Click either mouse button to toggle between blue and black. Reset All Click either mouse button to reset all the options (except Language, Video Standard, Ceiling and Rear Projection, and Standby Time) in all the menus to their original settings. This also returns Freeze and Mute to their default (off) settings. 19 U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r Audio Menu FIGURE 14 Audio menu Volume · Press the left mouse button to decrease the volume. NOTE: Changing the volume from the menu is the same as changing it using the keypad. Treble · Press the right mouse button to increase the volume. Volume adjustments you make are saved for each source. The treble setting controls the high frequencies of your audio source. · Press the left mouse button to decrease the treble. · Press the right mouse button to increase the treble. Treble adjustments are saved for each source you have connected. Bass The bass setting controls the low frequencies of your audio source. · Press the left mouse button to decrease the bass. · Press the right mouse button to increase the bass. Bass adjustments are saved for each source you have connected. 20 Image Menu Display Audio > Image > Controls Language Auto image on Resize on Manual sync Manual tracking Horizontal position Vertical position Status