TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Summary Introduction Image Resolution Compatibility Unpacking the Projector Usage Guidelines If You Need Assistance Warranty Setting up the Projector Connecting an IBM-Compatible Computer Connecting a Macintosh 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 Functions Audio Menu Functions Image Menu Functions Controls Menu Functions Maintenance & Troubleshooting Cleaning the Lens Replacing the Projection Lamp Using the Kensington Lock Troubleshooting iii 1 1 1 1 3 4 4 5 7 8 9 11 12 13 13 13 15 16 17 19 20 22 25 25 25 28 29 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 33 33 35 37 42 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 36 for a list of cases. · Caution: For ceiling mount installations, please use the ceiling mount recommended in this User's Guide on page 36 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 on 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) 35-6474010. In Asia, call (65) 332-0659. iv INTRODUCTION The In Focus LP 425TM is specifically designed for the mobile presenter. It packs SVGA graphics with 16.7 million colors into a small, 6.8 pound package. It generates crisp, clear images using Digital Light ProcessingTM (DLP) technology. The LP 425 is easy to connect, easy to use, and easy to maintain. Image Resolution The SVGA resolution of the 425's projected image is 800x600. Screen resolutions between 800x600 and 1024x768 are compressed to 800x600. The 425 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 425. 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 425 automatically expands 640x480 images to 800x600. You can display these images at 640x480 by turning off the Auto Resize feature. See "Auto Resize" on page 20 for more information. resolution. · Apple Macintosh and PowerBook computers up to 1024x768 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. If you are experienced in setting up presentation systems, use the LP 425 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 425 ships standard with computer and audio cables. If you want mouse control of your computer, you must order the optional CableWizard and remote. 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 5 9 6 8 FIGURE 1 Shipping box contents 1. 2. 3. 4. LP 425 projector Soft carry case LP 425 User's Guide and Online User Guide CD power cord 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. RCA audio/video (A/V) cable Audio cable Macintosh adaptor CableWizard Lite cable Lens cap 7 4 2 focus ring keypad connector panel elevator button power cord connector speaker FIGURE 2 Side view of projector 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 35. 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 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. Call 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) 35-6474010. 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. A longer term warranty can be purchased from your In Focus dealer. Refer to page 36 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 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 23 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 determines 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 43. 3 Make sure the projector and your computer are turned off. 21 .3 f t. 8. 5 f t. 3 4. ft. 5 ft. 10 ft. 25 ft. FIGURE 3 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. s-video composite video L/R audio in (for video source) CableWizard Lite computer audio in FIGURE 4 Connector panel 6 Connecting an IBM-Compatible Computer end of the CableWizard Lite computer cable into 1 Plug the the video connector on your computer. 2 Plug the into the end of the CableWizard Lite computer cable 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 exteraudio cable nal video port. Activation commands for some laptop computers are listed in the Appendix of this FIGURE 5 manual on page 37. CableWizard Lite cable Connecting the computer cable to an IBM-compatible 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 a desktop computer and want to view your presentation on your monitor, purchase the optional CableWizard. NOTE: If you want mouse control, purchase the optional CableWizard and remote. 7 S e t t i n g u p t h e P r o j e c t o r Connecting a Macintosh Computer NOTE: Some PowerBooks require the Apple-supplied video-out cable or monitor adapter for external video. Connect it between the PowerBook and the CableWizard Lite computer cable/Mac adaptor as shown in Figure 6. end of the CableWizard Lite computer cable into 1 Plug the the In Focus-supplied Mac adaptor. 2 Plug the CableWizard Lite/Mac adaptor into the video connector on your computer (or the Apple video-out cable or monitor adapter, if needed). 3 Plug the into the end of the CableWizard Lite computer cable connector on the projector. 4 If you want the projector display to be the same as the PowerBook's screen display, turn on video mirroring (called SimulScan in newer PowerBooks). See "Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer" on page 42 for additional information. NOTE: If you are connecting a desktop computer and want to view your presentation on your monitor, purchase the optional CableWizard. audio cable CableWizard Lite cable PowerBook video-out cable or monitor adaptor Mac adaptor FIGURE 6 Connecting the CableWizard Lite computer cable to a Macintosh Do you want to play your computer's audio on the projector? NOTE: If you want mouse control, purchase the optional CableWizard and remote. 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 8 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 con- nector, you'll need an S-video cable in addition to the A/V cable. The S-video cable is sold separately. (See "Accessories" on page 35.) 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) 9 S e t t i n g u p t h e P r o j e c t o r 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 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. 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 autom ...