User manual INFOCUS LP530 - Reference Guide

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, IRAM 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 LP500 and LP530 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: 1992 + A1 + A2 + A3 + A4: 1997 June, 2001 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 Corporation. 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 Device Using the optional enhanced connectivity module Powering up the Projector Turning Off the Projector Using the Projector Basic Image Adjustment Adjusting the Projector Using the Remote Control Using the Keypad and Remote Buttons Using the On-Screen Menus Display Menu Audio Menu Image Menu Color Management Menu Control Menu Advanced Menu Language Menu Status Menu Projector Manager Software Installing the Software Using the Software iii 1 1 2 2 5 5 6 7 9 10 12 14 18 19 19 19 21 22 25 26 28 29 32 33 34 35 36 37 37 38 i T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s Maintenance & Troubleshooting Cleaning the Lens Replacing the Projection Lamp Cleaning the Projection Lamp Filter Screens Replacing the Batteries in the Remote Control Using the Security Lock Troubleshooting Appendix Specifications Accessories Portable and Laptop Activation Chart Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer Projected Image Size Index 45 45 45 48 49 49 50 55 55 56 58 63 64 65 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 off the projector 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. · 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; see page 56 for a list of cases. 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 in front of the projector and discard any edible items placed in that area. ) 6m t (. 2f Do not place objects in this area in front of the projector 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) 353-9449. iv INTRODUCTION The InFocus® LP500TM and LP530TM multimedia projectors are specifically designed for multipurpose use. They generate crisp, clear images using Digital Light ProcessingTM (DLP) technology. They are easy to connect, easy to use, easy to transport, and easy to maintain. The LP500 has native SVGA 800x600 resolution, the LP530 has XGA 1024x768 resolution. The user interfaces of the two products are identical except where noted; information in this user's guide applies to both products. Image Resolution LP500 NOTE: The LP500 automatically expands 640x480 images to 800x600. You can display these images at their native resolutions by turning off the Auto Resize feature. See "Resize" on page 29 for LP530 The SVGA resolution of the LP500's projected image is 800x600. The projector is compatible with screen resolutions up to 1280x1024. If your computer's screen resolution is higher than 1280x1024, reset it to a lower resolution before you connect the projector. The XGA resolution of the LP530's projected image is 1024x768. The projector is compatible with screen resolutions up to 1280x1024. If your computer's screen resolution is higher than 1280x1024, reset it to a lower resolution before you connect the projector. more information. NOTE: The LP530 automatically expands 640x480 and 800x600 images to 1024x768. You can display these images at their native resolutions by turning off the Auto Resize feature. See "Resize" on page 29 for more information. 1 I n t r o d u c t i o n Compatibility The projector is compatible with a wide variety of computers and video devices, including: · IBM-compatible computers, including laptops, up to 1280x1024 resolution. · Apple® Macintosh® and PowerBook® computers up to 1280x1024 resolution. · Most standard VCRs, DVD players, HDTV sources, camcordNOTE: The projector is compatible with 1080i and 720P HDTV formats. 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. 2 1 2 3 me nu/ sel ect 5 4 9 for wa rd dat a 6 7 8 key sto ne bac k vid eo FIGURE 1 Shipping box contents 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Projector + lens cap Soft carry case User's Guide, quick start card and User Guide CD Power cord Remote control 6. 7. 8. 9. Computer cable Audio cable adapter Audio cable Composite video cable 3 I n t r o d u c t i o n zoom ring focus ring power cord connector height adjustment button FIGURE 2 Front view of projector keypad connector panel FIGURE 3 Back view of projector 4 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 56. 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 50. 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 Technical 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) 353-9449. Or, send us an e-mail at techsupport@infocus.com Our World Wide Web address is http://www.infocus.com. 5 I n t r o d u c t i o n 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 57 for the part number. When sending your projector in for repair, InFocus recommends shipping the unit in its original packing material, or having a professional packaging company pack the unit for shipping. Do not ship your projector in the enclosed soft case. Please insure your shipment for its full value. 6 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 Project" on page 34 to reverse the image. · If you are installing the projector on the ceiling, refer to the installation guide that comes with the Ceiling Mount Kit for more information. To turn the image upside down, see "Ceiling Project" on page 34. The Ceiling Mount Kit is sold separately, see "Optional Accessories" on page 56. 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 more information about image size, see "Projected Image Size" on page 64. NOTE: The projector must be at least 5 feet (1.5 m) from the projection screen. 11 .8 f t. 7.1 f t. 3 Make sure the projector is unplugged and your computer is turned off. 7 3.0 ft. 20 ft. 12 ft. 5 ft. FIGURE 4 Projected image size at minimum zoom 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 is unplugged and your equipment is turned off. If you're connecting a computer, make sure the distance between it and the projector is 6 feet or less. computer S-video composite video Audio in FIGURE 5 Connector panel NOTE: The enhanced connectivity module is an optional accessory that provides RS-232, component video, VESA computer, M1 computer, and monitor loop through capabilities. See "Optional Accessories" on page 56 for ordering information. computer 1-M1 computer audio in component video wired remote RS-232 composite computer 2-VESA computer S-video audio in audio in video (for all video sources) monitor FIGURE 6 Connector panel on optional enhanced connectivity module to USB mouse to computer video to computer to projector FIGURE 7 Computer cable 8 Connecting a Computer The projector ships with an analog computer cable. If your computer has a digital output, you can order the optional digital computer cable. Using a digital source generates the highest quality and brightest image possible. See "Optional Accessories" on page 56. 1 Plug the end of the computer cable with one cable into the PC 1 connector on the projector. 2 Plug the blue end of the computer cable into the video connector on your 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 computer cable USB mouse command that activates the external video port. Activation commands for some laptop computers FIGURE 8 Connecting the projector to a computer are listed in the Appendix of this manual on page 58 and in the Service section of our website. Do you want to advance slides in a PowerPointTM presentation using the projector's remote? 1 Plug the USB cable into the USB mouse connector on your computer. To use the USB functionality, you must install the USB drivers. See page 16 for details. Do you want to play your computer's audio on the projector? NOTE: The USB functionality is supported for use with Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, and Apple OS 8.5 and higher only. 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 Audio In connector on the projector. Now you're ready to power up the projector and your laptop. Skip to "Powering up the Projector" on page 14. NOTE: You do not need to restart your computer after connecting a USB mouse to use it (it is hot-pluggable). 9 S e t t i n g u p t h e P r o j e c t o r Connecting a Video Device 1 If your video player uses a round, one-prong composite video connector, you'll need only the audio cable, audio adapter, and composite video 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 computer cable. See the previous pages for details. nector, you'll need an S-video cable in addition to the audio cable and audio adapter. The S-video cable is sold separately. (See "Optional Accessories" on page 56.) 2 Plug the composite video cable's yellow connector into the "video-out" connector on your video player (Figure 9). This connector 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 10). 3 Plug the other yellow connector into the composite video connector on the projector. · If you're using S-video, plug the other end of the cable into the "S-video" connector on the projector (Figure 10). audio adapter composite video cable audio cable FIGURE 9 Connecting the projector to a video player using the standard video cable (with composite video connector) and the audio cable and adapter 10 audio adapter S-video cable audio cable FIGURE 10 Connecting the projector to a video player using an S-video cable and the audio cable and adapter 4 Plug the audio adapter's white connector into the left "audio out" connector on your video player. Plug the adapter's red connector into the right "audio out" connector on the video player (Figure 9 and Figure 10). 5 Plug the audio adapter's other end into the audio cable. 6 Plug the audio cable into the "audio in" connector on the projector. NOTE: The audio adapter is provided so that the same audio cable used to connect a computer can be used with the adapter to connect a video device. The projector is compatible with these major broadcast video standards: NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL-60, and SECAM. It automatically adjusts to optimize its performance for the incoming video. CAUTION: Your video player may also have a "Video Out" connector for a coaxial cable connection. DO NOT use this to connect to the projector. 11 S e t t i n g u p t h e P r o j e c t o r Using the optional enhanced connectivity module NOTE: If you have turned Auto Source off (page 33), you may need to press the source button on the keypad more than once to display an active source. The sources switch in this order: PC 1-Analog, PC 1-Digital, PC 2-VESA, Video 3-Component, Video 1 S-Video, and Video 2Composite. This module connects to the projector via the projector's computer connector. Slide the tabs in the module into the grooves on the back of the projector, then press the computer connector into the projector. To remove the module, press down on the textured lever on the top left of the module to release the latch, then slide the module off. FIGURE 11 Connecting the optional connectivity module to the projector computer 1-M1 computer audio in component video wired remote RS-232 composite computer 2-VESA computer S-video audio in audio in video (for all video sources) monitor FIGURE 12 Connector panel on optional enhanced connectivity module 12 The module provides the following audio/video inputs: Source Computer 2 VESA Computer 1 M1-DA Component Video Composite Video S-Video Video VESA Single-ended analog RGB (HD-15) M1-DA Single-ended analog or digital Base-band component video (RCA) Base-band composite video (RCA) S-video Y/C (4-pin circular) Audio mini jack mini jack Left and right line-level (2 RCAs) Left and right line-level (2 RCAs) Left and right line-level (2 RCAs) The module also provides wired remote input (used with an optional remote), monitor out (used to display images on your desktop computer's monitor as well as on the projection screen), and RS-232 input (to control the projector from an LCD control panel). NOTE: Specific RS-232 commands can be found in the Service and Support section of our website at www.infocus.com. 13 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 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. · The LED on the top of the projector (Figure 17 on page 22) lights green. 3 Turn on the lamp by pressing the green power button on the keypad or remote. · A tone sounds when you press the button, and the LED blinks green while the software initializes. When initialization is complete, the LED lights solid green and the InFocus startup screen appears. 4 If you connected a video player, turn it on. · The video image should display on the projection screen. If it doesn't, press the source button on the keypad or the video button on the remote 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 42. · Use the volume buttons to adjust the volume. 5 Turn on your computer. For Windows 98: a The first time you connect a particular computer to the projector, the computer recognizes the projector as "new hardware" and the Add New Hardware Wizard appears. Follow these instructions to use the Wizard to load the correct driver (which was installed with your Windows operating system). 14 Click Next. Make sure "Search for the best driver" is selected, then click Next. Uncheck any checked boxes, then click Next. Windows automatically locates the driver. If this driver has been removed, reload the driver using your Windows operating system CD. 15 S e t t i n g u p t h e P r o j e c t o r When Windows finds the driver, you are ready to install it. Click Next. Click Finish when installation is complete. b If you connected the USB cable (page 9), the Add New Hardware Wizard appears again. Drivers must be installed to use the USB functionality. The Wizard is launched four times. The first time it detects a USB Composite Device, the second time a USB Human Interface Device (for the keyboard), the third time a USB Human Interface Device (for the mouse), and the last time an InFocus-specific driver used for Projector Manager, a software program included on the CD. The required drivers for the first 3 Wizards are located on your Windows operating system and on the Window operating system CD. If you do not want to use Projector Manager, you can simply cancel the final Wizard that asks for the InFocus LP500/530 driver. If you want to install the Projector Manager driver, insert the InFocus CD into your CD-ROM drive. Make sure the "CD-ROM disk" checkbox is checked so the Wizard can locate the appropriate driver on the CD. (If you do not have the CD, you can download the driver from our website at www.infocus.com/service/software.) See page 37 for details on installing Projector Manager software. NOTE: The USB functionality is supported for use with Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, and Apple OS 8.5 and higher only. Windows NT is not supported. 16 For Windows 2000 and Windows ME: a The USB drivers are automatically installed. You only need to install an additional driver if you want to install the Projector Manager application. When the Add New Hardware Wizard appears asking for the InFocus LP500/530 driver, insert the InFocus CD into your CD-ROM drive. Make sure the "CD-ROM disk" checkbox is checked so the Wizard can locate the appropriate driver on the CD. (If you do not have the CD, you can download the driver from our website at www.infocus.com/service/software). See page 37 for details on installing Projector Manager software. For a Macintosh computer running Mac OS X: a A Mac OS X driver and Control Panel will be available soon. The USB driver on the CD will not work in the Classic Mac OS environment provided in Mac OS X. You should boot OS 9.1 and follow the Mac OS 9.1 instructions. For a Macintosh computer running Mac OS 9.1: a A dialog box appears stating that software is needed for the USB device. Click Cancel. We recommend installing Projector Manager software. See page 37 for details. 6 The computer image should display on the projection screen. If it doesn't, press the source button on the keypad or the data button on the remote to display your computer's image. Make sure your laptop's external video port is activated; see "Portable and Laptop Activation Chart" on page 58 for details. · If necessary, make adjustments to the image using the pro- 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. jector's on-screen menus. To open the menus, press the menu/select button on the keypad or remote, then select the Display or Image sub-menu. For more information about the menus, see page 25. 17 S e t t i n g u p t h e P r o j e c t o r 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 or remote. 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 page 33 for details.) After 15 minutes, the lamp goes out. 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.) See page 24 for details on standby mode. To turn off the projector, press the power button. The lamp turns off and the LED blinks orange for a minute while the fans continue to run to cool the lamp. When the lamp has cooled, the LED lights green and the fans stop. Unplug the power cord to completely power off the projector. NOTE: Lamp life will be extended if you turn the power off, then wait 1 minute while the lamp cools before unplugging the projector. The Lamp LED will light green when the lamp has cooled. 18 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. Basic Image Adjustment 1 Make sure you have powered up your equipment in the right order (page 14). 2 If the image doesn't display completely, zoom the image (page 19), adjust the height of the projector (page 20) or center the image by adjusting its horizontal or vertical position (page 31). 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 19). 4 If the colors don't look right, adjust the brightness, contrast, tint, or color (page 26). Adjusting the Projector To focus the image, rotate the focus ring (Figure 13) until the image is clear. To zoom the image, rotate the zoom ring. This adjusts the image size. You can also zoom in on part of the image, see page 24. zoom ring