User manual INFOCUS LP640 - Reference Guide

LP 540/LP 640 ® ® USER'S GUIDE Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer: InFocus Corporation, 27700B SW Parkway Ave. Wilsonville, Oregon 97070 USA European Office: Strawinskylaan 585, 1077 XX Amsterdam, The Netherlands We declare under our sole responsibility that this projector conforms 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: 2000 December, 2003 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. Agency Approvals UL, CUL, TUV, GOST Other specific Country Approvals may apply, please see product certification label. This user's guide applies to models LP540, LP640, GEN200, and GEN201. InFocus reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time. Trademarks Apple, Macintosh, and PowerBook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. IBM is a trademark or registered trademark of International Business Machines, Inc. Microsoft, PowerPoint, and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. InFocus, ProjectorNet, LiteShow, and LP are trademarks or registered trademarks of InFocus Corporation. 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. 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. 2 Table of Contents Introduction Connecting a computer Required computer connections Displaying a computer image First-time projector use with Windows 98 Adjusting the image Connecting a video device Displaying a video image Shutting down the projector Troubleshooting your setup Using the keypad buttons Using the remote control Using the audio Optimizing computer images Presentation features Optimizing video images Customizing the projector Using the menus Picture menu Settings menu Maintenance Cleaning the lens Replacing the projection lamp Cleaning the dust filter Using the security lock Appendix Accessories Red LED behavior and projector errors Projected image size 5 7 7 9 10 12 13 14 16 16 24 25 26 27 27 28 28 29 30 33 37 37 38 40 40 41 41 42 42 If you are experienced in setting up presentation systems, use the included Quick Set Up card. For complete details on connecting and operating the projector, refer to this User's Guide. Electronic versions of this User's Guide in multiple languages are available on the included CD and on our website. The website also has technical specifications (an interactive image size calculator, laptop activation commands, connector pin outs, a glossary, the product data sheet), a web store to buy accessories, and a page for online registration. See the inside of the back cover for a list of all contact numbers and relevant web addresses. 3 Important Operating Considerations for Safety · · Place the projector in a horizontal position no greater than 15 degrees off axis. Locate the projector in a well-ventilated area without any obstructions to intake or exhaust vents. Do not place the projector on a tablecloth or other soft covering that may block the vents. Locate the projector at least 4' (1.2 m) away from any heating or cooling vents. Use only InFocus-approved ceiling mounts. Use only the power cord provided. A surge-protected power strip is recommended. Refer to this manual for proper startup and shutdown procedures. In the unlikely event of the lamp rupturing, discard any edible items placed in the surrounding area and thoroughly clean the area along all sides of the projector. Wash hands after cleaning the area and handling the ruptured lamp. This product has a lamp which contains a very small amount of mercury. Dispose of it as required by local, state or federal ordinances and regulations. For more information see www.eiae.org. comp uter 2 audio out Do not place objects or people in the 2 foot (.6m) area along the side of the projector. For ceiling mount applications, this area should be 5 feet (1.5m). · · · · · comp uter 1 monit or out audio in R S-video 1 netwo rk comp uter in serial L audio in video video in 2 control 2 ft (.6m) Follow these instructions to help ensure image quality and lamp life over the life of the projector. Failure to follow these instructions may affect the warranty. For complete details of the warranty, see the Warranty section at the end of this user's guide. 5 ft (1.5m) 4 Introduction Your new digital projector provides computer and video inputs and has XGA 1024x768 resolution. The projector is easy to connect, easy to use, easy to maintain. An Interactive Display on the top of the projector gives you constant feedback on the status of the projector. Online Registration Register your projector on our website to receive product updates, announcements, and registration incentives. See the inside of the back cover for the web address. Projector components and features keypad speakers Included items zoom focus elevator foot release remote control receiver (IR) carry case Interactive display connectors projector comput er 2 audio out comput er 1 netwo rk R S-vide remote lens cap documentation o1 monito r out audio in heat vent serial control comput er in L audio in video video in 2 lens cap tether* leveling foot computer cable audio cable power cable audio/video cable *The lens cap tether ships in the Documentation Pack. Attach it to the lens cap and the projector if desired. 5 Connector Panel The LP540 provides one computer and two video connectors: · · · one M1-D/A (HD, DVI, and computer) one S-video one composite RCA Connector panel of LP540 external speaker M1-D/A (audio out) computer monitor audio R s-video S-video 1 RS232 serial control It also has an RS-232 serial connector for serial control. The Command Line Interface (CLI) specifications and commands are on our website. monitor out audio out computer 1 serial control audio in L audio in computer in video 2 video in The LP640 has an additional VESA computer input (HD, HD component, and computer) and an RJ-45 connector for networked control via ProjectorNet software. computer audio composite video lock power connector Connector panel of LP640 external speaker M1-D/A (audio out) computer VESA computer RJ-45 audio R s-video RS232 serial control Wireless Projection You can use the projector's M1 connector along with the InFocus LiteShow wireless adapter and software for cable-free digital projection. Contact an authorized InFocus dealer or visit the website listed on the back inside cover of this User's Guide for more information. S-video 1 computer 2 audio out computer 1 network serial control audio in monitor out computer in L audio in video 2 video in monitor computer audio composite video lock power connector 6 Connecting a computer Required computer connections Connect the black end of the computer cable to the to the Computer 1 connector on the projector. Connect the blue end to the video port on your computer. If you are using a desktop computer, you first need to disconnect the monitor cable from the computer's video port. Connect the black power cable to the connector on the back of the projector and to your electrical outlet. The Power LED on the projector's keypad turns solid green. NOTE: Always use the power cable that shipped with the projector. connect computer cable R S-video 1 computer 2 audio out computer 1 network serial control audio in monitor out computer in L audio in video 2 video in connect power cable R S-video 1 computer 2 audio out computer 1 network serial control audio in monitor out computer in L audio in video 2 video in Optional computer connections To advance slides in a PowerPointTM presentation using the remote, plug the USB connector on the computer cable into the USB mouse connector on your computer. USB drivers must be installed to use the USB feature. For more information, see page 11. To have sound with your presentation, connect the audio cable to your computer and to the computer Audio In connector on the projector. connect computer cable computer 2 audio out R S-video 1 computer 1 network serial control audio in monitor out computer in L audio in video 2 video in connect audio cable R S-video 1 computer 2 audio out computer 1 network serial control audio in monitor out computer in L audio in video 2 video in If you are using a desktop computer and want to see the image on your computer screen as well as on the projection screen, plug the monitor cable to the black Monitor Out connector on the projector. connect monitor cable R S-video 1 computer 2 audio out computer 1 network serial control audio in monitor out computer in L audio in video 2 video in 7 If you prefer connecting your LP640 to your computer with an optional VESA cable, connect one end of the cable to the VESA port on your computer, and connect the other end of the cable to the blue Computer 2 connector on the projector. connect VESA cable computer 2 audio out R S-video 1 computer 1 network serial control audio in monitor out computer in L audio in video 2 video in You can control the projector from an LCD control panel or computer by connecting an RS-232 cable to the projector's Serial connector. Specific RS-232 commands can be found in the Service and Support section of our website. connect RS-232 cable computer 2 audio out R S-video 1 computer 1 network serial control audio in monitor out computer in L audio in video 2 video in The LP640 can be managed by ProjectorNet networking software through its Network connector. Contact an authorized dealer or visit our website for information on ProjectorNet. connect network cable R S-video 1 computer 2 audio out computer 1 network serial control Network audio in monitor out computer in L audio in video 2 video in 8 Displaying a computer image Remove the lens cap. remove lens cap Press the Power button on the top of the projector or the remote. The LED flashes green and the fans start to run. When the lamp comes on, the startup screen is displayed and the LED is steady green. It can take a minute for the image to achieve full brightness. The Interactive Display on the projector indicates the startup status. ? No startup screen? Get help on page 17. press Power button turn on computer Turn on your computer. The computer's image should appear on the projection screen. If it doesn't, press the Computer button on the projector's keypad. activate laptop's external port Make sure your laptop's external video port is active. Many laptops do not automatically turn on their external video port when a projector is connected. Usually a key combination like FN + F5 is used to turn the external display on and off. Refer to your computer's documentation to learn your computer's key combination. ? No computer image? Try pressing the Auto Image button on the keypad. Get help on page 17. 9 First-time projector use with Windows 98 The first time you connect a computer running Windows 98 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). If you are running Windows 2000, Windows ME, or Window XP, skip these steps and go to "Adjusting the image" on page 12. a b a Click Next to begin searching for the driver. b Make sure "Search for the best driver" is selected, then click Next. c c 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. d d When Windows finds the driver, you are ready to install it. Click Next. 10 Skip this page if you did not connect the USB portion of the M1 computer cable For Windows 98: · · If you connected the USB cable, the Add New Hardware Wizard appears again. Drivers must be installed to use the USB functionality. The Wizard launches two times. The first time it detects a USB Human Interface Device (for the keyboard). The second time it detects a USB Human Interface Device (for the mouse). For Windows 2000, Windows ME, and Windows XP: · The USB drivers are automatically installed. 11 Adjusting the image Adjust the height of the projector, if necessary, by pressing the release button to extend the elevator foot. Rotate the leveling foot (located at the bottom back right corner), if necessary. Position the projector the desired distance from the screen at a 90 degree angle to the screen. See page 42 for a table listing screen sizes and distances. adjust height release button comp uter 2 audio elevator foot rotate leveling foot out comp monit or out audio uter 1 netwo rk R S-vide o1 in comp uter in serial L audio in video video in 2 contro l adjust distance computer 2 audio out computer 1 monitor out audio in R S-video 1 network computer in L audio in video video in 2 serial control Adjust the zoom or focus rings by rotating them until the desired image size and focus are produced. adjust zoom and focus zoom focus If the image is not square, adjust the vertical digital keystone by using the buttons on the keypad. Press the upper Keystone button to reduce the upper part of the image, and press the lower Keystone button to reduce the lower part. You can also adjust the horizontal keystone of the LP640 via the menus, or set the projector to automatically adjust the vertical keystone. See page 30. Adjust the Contrast or Brightness in the Picture menu. See page 29 for help with the menus. adjust keystone computer 2 audio out computer 1 monitor out audio in R S-video 1 network computer in L audio in video video in 2 serial control adjust Contrast or Brightness contrast brightness 12 Connecting a video device Standard video connections Plug the audio/video (A/V) cable's yellow connector into the video-out connector on the video device. Plug the other yellow connector into the yellow Video 2 connector on the projector. Plug a white connector into the left audio out connector on the video device and plug a red connector into the right audio out connector on the video device. Plug the remaining white connector into the left audio in connector on the projector, and plug the red connector into the right audio in connector on the projector. Connect the black power cable to the connector on the back of the projector and to your electrical outlet. connect power cable R S-video 1 computer 2 audio out connect A/V cable computer 2 monitor out R S-video 1 audio out computer 1 network serial control audio in L audio in computer in video 2 video in computer 1 network serial control audio in monitor out computer in L audio in video 2 video in NOTE: Always use the power cable that shipped with the projector. Optional video connections If the video device uses a round, four-prong S-video connector, plug an S-video cable (sold separately) into the S-video connector on the video device and into the S-Video 1 connector on the projector. Use the A/V cable's audio connectors as described directly above (the yellow connectors on the A/V cable are not used). To connect a progressive scan EdTV or HD source, use the Component to M1 adapter (sold separately). connect S-video and video cables computer 2 audio out R S-video 1 computer 1 network serial control audio in monitor out computer in L audio in video 2 video in 13 Displaying a video image Remove the lens cap. remove lens cap Press the Power button on the top of the projector or the remote. The LED flashes green and the fans start to run. When the lamp comes on, the startup screen is displayed and the LED is steady green. It can take a minute for the image to achieve full brightness. The Interactive Display on the projector indicates the startup status. ? No startup screen? Get help on page 16. Plug in and turn on the video device. The video device's image should appear on the projection screen. If it doesn't, press the Video button on the keypad. press Power button turn on video device Adjust the height of the projector by pressing the release button to extend the elevator foot. Rotate the leveling foot, if necessary. adjust height release button comp uter 2 audio elevator foot rotate leveling foot out comp monit or out audio uter 1 netwo rk R S-vide o1 in comp uter in serial L audio in video video in 2 contro l Position the projector the desired distance from the screen at a 90 degree angle to the screen. See page 42 for a table listing screen sizes and distances to the screen. adjust distance computer 2 audio out computer 1 monitor out audio in R S-video 1 network computer in L audio in video video in 2 serial control 14 Adjust the zoom or focus rings by rotating them until the desired image size and focus are produced. adjust zoom and focus zoom focus If the image is not square, adjust the vertical keystone using the buttons on the keypad. Press the upper Keystone button to reduce the upper part of the image, and press the lower Keystone button to reduce the lower part. You can also adjust the horizontal keystone on the LP640 via the menus, or set the projector to automatically adjust the vertical keystone. See page 30. adjust keystone computer 2 audio out computer 1 monitor out audio in R S-video 1 network computer in L audio in video video in 2 serial control adjust volume Adjust the volume on the keypad or remote. comp uter 2 audio out comp uter 1 monitor out audio in R S-video 1 network comp uter in L audio serial contr in video video in 2 ol Adjust the Contrast, Brightness, Color, or Tint in the Picture menu. See page 29 for help with the menus. adjust Picture menu 15 Shutting down the projector The projector automatically blanks the screen after no active source is detected for 30 minutes. This blank screen helps preserve the life of the projector. The image returns when an active source is detected or a remote or keypad button is pressed. The Interactive Display on the projector indicates the shutdown status. Screen Save You can make the blank screen appear after five minutes by turning on Screen Save in the Settings>System menu. See page 33. There are six time options for the Screen Save feature. They range from five minutes to 30 minutes with five minute intervals. Power Save The projector also has a Power Save feature that automatically turns the lamp off after no signals are detected for 5 minutes. After 3 additional minutes with no signal, the projector powers down. If an active signal is received before the projector powers down, the image is displayed. You must press the Power button to display an image after 30 minutes have passed. When Power Save is enabled, Screen Save is disabled. See page 33. Turning off the projector To turn off the projector, press the Power button and verify that you want to turn the projector off by pressing the Power button again within 3 seconds. You can cancel the shutdown by not pressing the Power button a second time. The lamp turns off and the LED blinks green for 1 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 cable to completely power off the projector. Troubleshooting your setup If your image appears correctly on the screen, skip to the next section (page 25). If it does not, troubleshoot the setup. The Interactive Display and LED on top of the projector indicate the state of the projector and can help you troubleshoot. Table 1: LED behavior and meaning LED color/behavior solid green Meaning The projector is plugged in, or the projector has been powered on and the software has initialized. The projector has been turned off and the fans have stopped. The power button has been pressed and the software is initializing, or the projector is powering down and the fans are running to cool the lamp. A fan or lamp failure has occurred. Make sure the vents aren't blocked (see page 22). Turn off the projector and wait one minute, then turn the projector on again. If the Replace Lamp message appears, replace the lamp and reset the lamp timer. Contact Technical Support if the problem persists. An unidentifiable error: please contact Technical Support. blinking green blinking red see page 42 for more information solid red The following tables show common problems. In some cases, more than one possible solution is provided. Try the solutions in the order they are presented. When the problem is solved, you can skip the additional solutions. 16 Source Troubleshooting Problem Solution Plug power cable in, press Power button. Remove lens cap. Result Correct image No startup screen comp uter 2 audio out comp uter 1 monitor out audio in R S-video 1 network comp uter in L audio serial control in video video in monit 2 comp uter 2 audio out comp uter 2 audio out comp uter 1 comp uter 1 netwo rk R S-vide o1 or out audio in R S-vide o1 netwo rk comp monit or out audio in uter in serial L audio in video video in 2 contro l comp uter in serial L audio in video video in 2 contro l Only startup screen appears Press the Computer button Activate laptop's external port Computer image projected A or restart laptop comp uter 2 audio out A A compu ter 2 audio out