User manual INFOCUS LP330

USER'S GUIDE Copyright © 1999 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 LP330 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 July, 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. MicroSaver and Kensington are trademarks or registered trademarks of Kensington Microware Limited. 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 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 Using the Remote Control Adjusting the Projector Using the Keypad and Remote 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 Replacing the Batteries in the Remote Control Using the Kensington Lock Troubleshooting iii 1 1 1 1 3 4 4 5 7 9 11 12 13 13 13 15 16 18 19 20 21 23 25 26 27 27 27 30 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 36 38 43 44 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 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 the projector off by unplugging 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 37 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 behind the projector and discard any edible items placed in that area. t (. 2f ) 6m Do not place objects in this area behind 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) 332-0659. iv INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION The InFocus® LP330TM is specifically designed for the mobile presenter. It packs XGA 1024x768 graphics with 16.7 million colors into a small, 4.8 pound package. It generates crisp, clear images using Digital Light ProcessingTM (DLP) technology. The LP330 is easy to connect, easy to use, easy to transport, and easy to maintain. Image Resolution The XGA resolution of the LP330's projected image is 1024x768. The projector 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 LP330 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 "Auto Resize" on page 21 for more information. resolution. · Apple Macintosh and PowerBook computers up to 1024x768 resolution. · Most standard VCRs, DVD players, 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 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. 1 I n t r o d u c t i o n NOTE: The contents of your shipping box may vary depending on the projector configuration you've ordered. 1 2 3 4 9 6 7 8 5 10 11 FIGURE 1 Shipping box contents 1. 2. 3. LP330 projector + lens cap Soft carry case User's Guide, quick start card and Online User Guide CD Power cord Remote control 6. 7. 8. VESA computer cable Audio cable adapter Audio cable 4. 5. 9. 10. 11. Composite video cable PS/2 mouse cable USB mouse cable 2 speaker keypad zoom ring Kensington Lock focus ring connector panel power cord connector FIGURE 2 Side view of projector 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 37. 3 I n t r o d u c t i o n 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. In Asia, call InFocus in Singapore at (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. A longer term warranty can be purchased from your InFocus dealer. Refer to page 37 for the part number. 4 SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR 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 Projection" on page 24 to reverse the image. 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 3 shows three projected image sizes. For more information about image size, see "Projected Image Size" on page 44. .0 13 f t. 8 7. ft. 3 Make sure the projector is unplugged and your computer is turned off. 2 3. f t. 5 ft. 12 ft. 20 ft. FIGURE 3 Projected image size at minimum zoom 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 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. S-video composite mouse video Audio in VESA computer input FIGURE 4 Connector panel 6 Connecting a Computer 1 Plug one end of the VESA computer cable into the video connector on your computer. 2 Plug the other end of the VESA computer cable into the connector on the projector. 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 exter- audio cable nal video port. Activation comVESA cable mands for some laptop computers are listed in the Appendix of this FIGURE 5 Connecting the projector to a computer manual on page 38 and in the Service section of our website. 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 projector. See "Optional Accessories" on page 37. 7 S e t t i n g u p t h e P r o j e c t o r Do you want to control the computer's mouse from the projector's remote or keypad? If your computer has a PS/2 connector, use the PS/2 mouse cable. 1 Plug the end of the PS/2 mouse cable with 6 pins into the mouse connector on your computer. 2 Plug the end of the PS/2 mouse cable with 9 pins into the connector on the projector. If your computer has a USB connector and is running Windows 98, use the USB mouse cable. NOTE: The USB mouse is supported for use with Windows 98 only. end of the USB mouse cable into the 1 Plug the mouse connector on your computer. 2 Plug the end of the USB mouse cable into the connector on the projector. You must have the appropriate USB drivers installed on your computer to use the USB feature. Windows 98 ships with the appropriate drivers. Now you're ready to power up the projector and your laptop. Skip to "Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image" on page 11. NOTE: You do not need to restart your computer after connecting a USB mouse to use it (it is hotpluggable). You must restart your computer after plugging in a PS-2 mouse. 8 Connecting a Video Player 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 con- 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 37.) 2 Plug the composite video cable's yellow connector into the "video-out" connector on your video player (Figure 6). 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 7). 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 7). audio adapter composite video cable audio cable FIGURE 6 Connecting the projector to a video player using the standard video cable (with composite video connector) and the audio cable and adapter 9 S e t t i n g u p t h e P r o j e c t o r audio adapter S-video cable audio cable FIGURE 7 Connecting the projector to a video player using an S-video cable and the audio cable and adapter 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 VCR. 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 6 and Figure 7). 5 Plug the audio adapter's other end into the audio cable. 6 Plug the audio cable into the "audio in" projector. connector on the 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. See "Video Standard" on page 23 for details. 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. 10