User manual INFOCUS LP740B - Reference Guide

USER'S GUIDE USER'S GUIDE Copyright © 1998 by In Focus, Inc. 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. DOC (Canada) This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numerique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada. Safety Certifications UL, CUL, TÜV EN 55022 Warning This product is intended for use in a commercial, industrial, or educational environment. It is not intended for residential use. 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. Wenn das Produkt LP740B in Deutschland verkauft wird, muss es Umwelt geschuetzt sein. (Klasse B) Dieses Product muss mit dem Bundesamt fuer Post und Telekommunikation registriert sein. (BAPT) Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer: In Focus, Inc. 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 LP740B projector conforms 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 December, 1998 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. HP is a trademark or registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company. Sun Microsystems is a trademark or registered trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. SGI is a trademark or registered trademark of Silicon Graphics Incorporated. DEC is a trademark or registered trademark of Digital Equipment Corporation. In Focus and LP are trademarks or registered trademarks of In Focus, Inc. 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 Basic Image Adjustment Adjusting the Projector Using the Remote Control and Keypad Buttons Using the On-Screen Menus Image control Custom setup Information Maintenance & Troubleshooting Cleaning the Lens Cleaning the Fan Intake Filter Replacing the Projection Lamp Troubleshooting iii 1 1 1 1 4 4 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 11 11 13 16 19 21 22 25 25 25 26 29 i T a 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 RS-232 Terminal Specifications Index 33 33 34 35 40 41 43 45 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 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. · 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 In Focus-approved case; see page 34 for a list of cases. · Caution: For ceiling mount installations, please use the ceiling mount recommended in this User's Guide and follow all instructions provided with it. iii S a f e t y I n s t r u c t i o n s 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 of the projector. Customer Service If you need assistance, call In Focus Customer Service directly at 1-800-799-9911. Support is free between 5 a.m. and 5 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 In Focus in The Netherlands at (31) 35 6474 010. In Asia, call (65) 332-0659. iv INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION The In Focus LP740BTM is a multimedia projector that packs SXGA graphics (1280x1024) with 16.7 million colors. It generates crisp, clear images using a new and innovative reflective technology. The projector has three computer inputs and two video inputs and is ideal for high-performance business, engineering and imaging applications that demand exceptional resolution and color quality. Image Resolution The SXGA resolution of the 740B's projected image is 1280x1024. If your computer's screen resolution is 1600x1200, the projector generates a partial image within 1280x1024. You can adjust the horizontal and vertical position of the image using the Image Conrol menu (see page 18). If your computer's screen resolution is 640x480, 800x600, or 1024x768, you can resize the image to 1280x1024 by pressing the Resize button on the keypad or remote. Compatibility The projector is compatible with a wide variety of computers and video devices, including: · IBM, SUN, SGI, and selected HP and DEC workstations, up to 1600x1200 resolution. · IBM-compatible computers, including laptops, up to 1600x1200 resolution. · Apple Macintosh and PowerBook computers up to 1600x1200 resolution. · Most standard VCRs, camcorders 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 In Focus dealer immediately if anything is missing. 1 I n t r o d u c t i o n If you are experienced in setting up presentation systems, use the LP740B 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. 5 NOTE: The contents of your shipping box may vary depending on the projector configuration you've ordered. 1 1 2 3 4 7 5 6 FIGURE 1 Shipping box contents 1. 2. 3. 4. LP740B projector with lens cap power cord LP740B User's Guide remote control and batteries 5. 6. 7. A/V cable S-video cable computer cable (HD15-13W3) 2 5 speakers keypad handle foot adjuster buttons lens cap FIGURE 2 Side view of projector connector panel IR receiver power cord connector vent fan FIGURE 3 Back 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 a mainframe computer room 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 34. Call your In Focus dealer to order. 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 29. If this manual doesn't answer your question, call your In Focus dealer. You can also call In Focus Customer Service directly at 1-800-799-9911. Customer Service is free between 5 a.m. and 5 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 In Focus in The Netherlands at (31) 35 6474 010. In Singapore, call (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. Longer term warranties can be purchased from your In Focus dealer. Refer to page 34 for part numbers. 4 SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR 1 Place the projector on a flat surface parallel to the floor. · The projector must be within 10 feet (3 m) of your power source and within 6 feet (1.8 m) of your computer. FIGURE 4 Placing the projector 2 Position the projector the desired distance from the screen. The distance from the lens of the projector to the screen determines the size of the projected image. Figure 5 shows three projected image sizes. For more information about image size, see "Projected Image Size" on page 41. 3 Make sure the projector and your computer are turned off. 15 ft. 1 6. ft. 3. 5 f t. 5.6 ft. 10 ft. 25 ft. FIGURE 5 Projected image size 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 your equipment are turned off. If you're connecting a computer, make sure the distance between it and the projector is 6 feet or less. monitor computer 1 (13W3) computer audio computer 2 (15-pin VESA) computer 3 (5 BNCs) S-video composite video L/R audio in RS-232 input wired remote external speakers FIGURE 6 Connector panel 6 Connecting a Computer 1 (Desktop models only) Locate the cable that connects the monitor to your computer. Unplug it from the computer. 2 Plug one end of the computer cable into the video connector on your computer; plug the other end into the appropriate computer connector on the projector. The 13W3 connector is designated Computer 1, the 15-pin VESA is designated Computer 2, and the 5 BNC connector is designated Computer 3. NOTE: To connect a workstation, you must purchase the appropriate adaptors. If you are connecting an older Macintosh computer that does not have a 15-pin VESA connector, you must purchase the appropriate adaptors. FIGURE 7 Connecting the projector to a computer Do you want to display the image on your computer's monitor as well as on the projection screen? NOTE: Many laptop computers do not automatically turn on their external video port when a projector is connected. Activation commands for some laptop computers are listed in the Appendix of this manual on page 35. 1 Plug the monitor cable into the Monitor Out connector on the projector. 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 appropriate Audio connector on the projector. 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 the audio and video cables. · If your video player uses a round, four-prong S-video con- nector, you'll need the S-video cable and the audio cable. 2 Plug the video cable's yellow connector into the "video-out" port on your video player (Figure 8). 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. 3 Plug the other yellow connector into the composite Video In connector on the back of the projector. · If you're using S-video, plug the other end of the cable into 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. S-video composite video/audio the "S-video" Video In connector on the projector. FIGURE 8 Connecting the projector to a video player 4 Plug the audio 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. 5 Plug the other end of the cable into 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 and SECAM. It automatically adjusts to optimize its performance for the incoming video. 8 Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Plug the power cord into the back of the projector, then plug it into your electrical outlet. A surge-protected power strip is recommended if power surges are common in your area. NOTE: Always use the power cord that shipped with the projector. FIGURE 9 Connecting the power cord 3 Turn on the projector by pressing the Power button on the remote or keypad. · The Power LED on top of the projector lights. The Lamp LED blinks until the lamp reaches full power. Power Power Lamp Check Source FIGURE 10 LEDs 4 If you connected a video player, turn it on. 9 S e t t i n g u p t h e P r o j e c t o r 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. · Press the S-video or Video buttons on the remote or the Source button on the keypad (page 14) to display your video image. · Use the volume buttons to adjust the volume. 5 Turn on your computer. · Press the Computer button on the remote or the Source but- ton on the keypad (page 14) to display your computer image. · If necessary, make adjustments to the image from the pro- jector's on-screen menus. You can do an automatic setup, or manually adjust different aspects of the image using the onscreen menus. To open the menus, press the menu button on the remote or keypad. For more information, see page 16. Turning Off the Projector To completely power off the projector, press and hold the Power button on the remote or keypad for 2 seconds. If you want to turn the projector back on immediately, you must allow 2 minutes 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. 10 USING THE PROJECTOR USING THE PROJECTOR This section describes how to use and make adjustments to the projector. It also provides a reference to the remote and 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 9). Press the Auto button on the remote or choose "Auto Set Up" (page 19) in the menus to optimize the image. 2 If the image doesn't display completely, adjust the zoom, adjust the height of the projector (page 12) or center the image by adjusting its horizontal or vertical position (page 19). Be sure the projector is at a 90 degree angle to the screen. 3 If the image is out of focus, rotate the outer focus ring (page 11). 4 If the image appears to shimmer or if it has blurry vertical bars after you have adjusted the focus, adjust the Sync or Tracking (page 19). 5 If the colors don't look right, adjust the brightness (page 15). Adjusting the Projector To focus the image, rotate the outer focus ring (Figure 11) until the image is clear. To zoom the image, rotate the inner zoom ring. focus ring zoom ring FIGURE 11 Focus ring and zoom ring 11 U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r The projector is equipped with 2 self-locking foot adjuster buttons (Figure 12). They can vary in length from 0 to 50mm, allowing you to adjust the angle of projection. To raise the projector: 1 Press and hold the foot adjuster buttons (Figure 12). 2 Raise the projector to the height you want, then release the buttons to lock the feet into position. 2 FIGURE 12 Adjusting the height of the projector 12 Using the Remote Control and Keypad Buttons Power Lamp Check Power Menu Source Resize Sync Track Enter Volume FIGURE 13 Keypad Power Auto Resize Computer S-Video Video Track Sync Bright Menu these 2 buttons are for future expansion and are not used at this time Zoom (+) Zoom (-) Enter MODEL S/N Point Mask 000001 LP740-RC-01 (03151) Restore Volume Mute InFOCUS Point the remote control at the projection screen or at the front or rear of the projector. The range for optimum operation is 30 feet. 13 Made in JAPAN FIGURE 14 Remote U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r Power This turns the projector off and on. Press and hold the Power button for 2 seconds to turn the projector off. Source (Computer, Video, or S-Video on remote) When you have more than one source (computer or video) connected to the projector, select between them by pressing the Source button. Menu Press Menu to open the on-screen menus. For more information about the on-screen menus, see page 16. Resize Press this to toggle the image size between standard and enlarged. Arrow buttons Use these to select and adjust menu settings. Sync Press the Sync button to adjust the synchronization of the computer source using the Arrow buttons. Press the Sync button again to close the Sync menu. Tracking Press the Tracking button to adjust the tracking of the computer source using the Arrow buttons. Press the Tracking button again to close the Tracking menu. Enter This enters the selected item or adjustment. Volume Press the Volume button to adjust the volume using the Arrow buttons. Press the Volume button again to close the menu. 14 Remote Control Only Buttons Auto This activates the automatic signal detection and image adjustment. When the adjustments are complete, you have the option of sending them to the projector or returning to the previous settings. Bright Press this button to open the Brightness control to brighten or darken the image. Zoom (+) and Zoom (-) This allows you to zoom the image in and out. To zoom a particular portion of the image, first use the Point button to position the cursor on the area you want to zoom, then press the Zoom (+) button. Press the Restore button to unzoom the image, or use the Zoom (-) button. Point This puts a crosshair cursor on the screen. Use the Arrow buttons to move the cursor. Press Point again to remove the cursor. Mask NOTE: You cannot use the Point feature while the image is zoomed or masked. This allows you to cover the image with a "mask" or "curtain", then reveal the image by moving the mask to the left or right or top or bottom. Use the Arrow buttons to move the mask. Press Mask again to remove the mask and view the entire image. Restore This restores the image to its unzoomed, unmasked state and removes the cursor. Mute This silences the speakers. To return the volume to its previous setting, press the Mute again. 15 U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r Using the On-Screen Menus The projector has on-screen menus that allow you to make image adjustments and change a variety of settings. Most of these adjustments aren't available directly from the remote or keypad. To open the on-screen menus, 1 Press the Menu button on the remote or keypad to display the Main Menu. MAIN MENU Image Control Computer Audio Control Custom Setup Information Users Memory Save Users Merory Load System Reset Exit 2 Press the up and down Arrow buttons to move the cursor to the desired submenu. Press the Enter button to display that menu. If the word "More" appears at the bottom of the menu, move the cursor down past it using the down arrow button to see additional menu options. If the word "Submenu" appears opposite the selected submenu, press the Enter button to open a new submenu. If a scale bar or "On" or "Off" appear opposite the selected menu, you can adjust the setting. If arrows appear on both sides of an option, use the left and right arrow buttons on the remote or keypad to cycle through the options. 16 IMAGE CONTROL COMP 1/2 Auto setup start Auto Adjust OFF ON Sync 25 ---+--Track 1234 ---+--Contarst 5 ---+--Brightness 5 ---+--Resize OFF ON Save Exit Exit More IMAGE CONTROL VIDEO Color 65 ||| Tint -2 ---+--Sharpness OFF ON Signal Type NTSC Brightness 5 ---+--Contrast 5 ---+--Color Balance Submenu Save Exit Exit AUDIO CONTROL Volume 24 |||| OFF ON Mute Balance 0 ---+--Bass 0 ---+--Treble 0 ---+--Sound Mode LINEAR Save Exit Exit IMAGE CONTROL COMP 2/2 More H-Position ---+--V-Position ---+--H-Size ||..... V-Size ||..... Color Balance Submenu Save Exit Cancel ME-MN17 3 Use the Arrow buttons ( ting. and ) to adjust the desired set- 4 To save the new setting and return to the previous menu, move the cursor to Save Exit and press the Enter button. To cancel the changes in the setting, move the cursor to Cancel and press the Enter button. NOTE: The image control menu items are different for video and computer sources. 17 U s i n g t h e P r