Contents Safety summary Introduction Unpacking the projector Compatibility Cables and adapters Usage guidelines If you need assistance iii 1 2 4 5 5 6 7 7 8 8 9 14 17 18 20 21 21 23 24 25 26 33 33 34 35 43 Setting up the LitePro 580 Getting started Positioning the projector Connections to the projector Connecting a computer Connecting video equipment Connecting the remote control by cable Powering up and adjusting the LitePro 580 Turning off the LitePro Using the LitePro 580 Basic functions Display mode controls Menu mode controls Using the menus Reference to menu functions Using LP Utilities Connecting your computer Installing the LP Utilities software LP-Link Utility LP Remote Programmer Utility LitePro 580 User's Guide i Maintenance Cleaning the lens Cleaning the remote control Cleaning the fan intake filter Replacing the projection lamp Replacing batteries in the remote control Replacing the fuse 47 47 48 49 50 52 53 55 55 56 59 61 61 61 62 63 64 66 67 71 Troubleshooting Before you call for assistance Common problems and solutions Monitor lights Appendix Compatibility and cabling About broadcast video About computer video Specifications Pin assignments Order information Laptop display activation chart Index ii LitePro 580 User's Guide Safety summary Please read these instructions before using your LitePro. Failure to comply with these instructions could result in fire, electrical shock, personal injury or damage to equipment. These graphics are used throughout this manual to draw your attention to important information about the LitePro: Additional useful details or tips Steps to avoid damage to your equipment Steps to avoid personal injury Do not look into the lens! Be very careful not to look into the projection lens when the projector is turned on. The bright light may harm your eyes. Be especially careful to keep children from looking into the lens. Power source Use only a three-wire grounding type power source. The power source should not exceed 250 volts rms between the supply conductors or between either conductor and the ground. Power cord Use only the power cord that was shipped with the LitePro. Although other power cords might be similar in appearance, they have not been safety-tested with the LitePro. Do not use a power cord if it has become damaged or frayed. Contact your In Focus dealer or call In Focus if you need to replace your LitePro power cord. LitePro 580 User's Guide iii Safety summary Grounding The LitePro is grounded through the grounding conductor on the power cord. To avoid electric shock, plug the power cord into a properly wired receptacle. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding-type plug. Fuse For protection against the risk of fire, use only a fuse of the specified type. Refer to page 63 for more information about fuse specifications and to page 53 for instructions on replacing the fuse. Lamp To avoid overheating and unacceptable image quality, replace the projection lamp with a lamp of the specified type. Refer to page 63 for lamp specifications and to page 50 for instructions on replacing the lamp. Hot surfaces Allow the LitePro to cool at least 20 minutes before replacing a lamp. When you open the lamp housing, be very careful not to touch the hot surfaces inside. Ventilation and overheating Openings in the LitePro case provide ventilation to protect it from overheating. Keep loose papers and other objects well away from the bottom, top and side grills. Do not place the LitePro on top of or close to a computer or other heat-producing equipment. Liquid spills Do not set drinks on top of the LitePro. Spilled liquids can flow inside and damage the LitePro. Do not disassemble All service must be performed by an authorized In Focus service center. The only user-serviceable part in the LitePro is the projection lamp, which you can replace by opening the lamp cover on the bottom of the projector. Do not open any other part of the LitePro. iv LitePro 580 User's Guide Introduction The In Focus Systems LitePro 580 is a multimedia projector designed for portability, durability, and ease of use. It displays the brightest and clearest images generated by your computer and video equipment. The LitePro 580 connects to most IBM-compatible and Macintosh computers. It also connects to VCRs, laser disc players, and camcorders using any of the worldwide video standards, including NTSC, PAL, and SECAM. Both computer and video sources have separate audio channels for better sound quality direct from the projector or from external speakers. The versatility of the LitePro 580 allows you to enhance your presentations by switching back and forth between computer-generated graphics and full-motion video with sound. LitePro 580 User's Guide 1 Introduction Unpacking the projector The projector comes with the parts shown below. Check to make sure all are included. If any parts are missing, contact your dealer immediately. If you are experienced in setting up presentation systems, use the Quick Start card at the front of this manual. For complete details on connecting and operating the projector, refer to the appropriate chapters in this manual. . 1 3 8 2 5 10c 7 6 s Shipping Box Contents 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. LitePro 580 LCD projector Lens cover Power cord Fuse (6.3A. 250V. T.) VGA (Y-shaped) cable Mac adapters for VGA cable Audio/video cable 10a 10b 9 9 11 4 c 8. Remote control 9. Batteries for the remote control 10. LitePro Utilities kit a. LitePro Utilities serial cable b. Mac adapter for serial cable c. LitePro Utilities disks 11. LitePro 580 User's Guide It is recommended that you do not reuse the LitePro's shipping carton to transport or ship the LitePro. 2 LitePro 580 User's Guide Introduction LitePro 580--Front and rear view projector control panel speakers remote control receiver lens zoom ring handle connector ports temperature monitor lamp monitor operation monitor lens focus ring elevator foot button elevator foot fan intake grill power switch power cord connector fuse holder fan exhaust grill remote control receiver LitePro 580 User's Guide 3 Introduction LitePro 580--Bottom view fan intake grill lamp cover elevator feet Compatibility The LitePro 580 is compatible with a wide variety of computers and video devices, including: · · · IBM-compatible desktop and laptop systems Macintosh systems (including LC, Performa, Quadra, PowerBook, and Power Mac units) Various VCRs, camcorders, laser disc and CD players 4 LitePro 580 User's Guide Introduction Cables and adapters The LitePro 580 comes with these cables and adapters: · VGA cable, a Y-shaped cable that connects the LitePro to your computer and its monitor. Its ends are labeled "LCD," "Monitor," and "VGA." Two Macintosh adapters for the VGA cable. Audio/video cable to connect the LitePro to your video equipment. LP Utilities serial cable to connect the LitePro to your computer. Macintosh adapter for the LP Utilities serial cable. Power cord. · · · · · Usage guidelines · The LitePro can become very warm during use. Make sure there is no flammable material such as paper or cloth under, on, or near the projector. Use extreme care when handling the projector. We recommend that you let the projector cool before lifting it. Do not block the ventilating grill on the left side of the projector. Restricting the air flow can cause it to overheat and shut down automatically. Do not place objects on or insert metallic objects in the projector. Avoid leaving the LitePro in direct sunlight or extreme cold for extended periods of time. If this happens, allow it to reach room temperature before use. Do not expose the LitePro to moisture or dust. Handle the LitePro as you would any product with glass components. Do not drop it. Transport the LitePro in the original shipping carton or vendorapproved hard or soft case. · · · · · · LitePro 580 User's Guide 5 Introduction If you need assistance The first place to look for help is in this manual. Check the chapter on "Troubleshooting" beginning on page 55. If this manual does not answer your question, call your In Focus dealer. You can also call In Focus Technical Support directly at 1-800-294-6400. Call between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday. In Europe, call In Focus in The Netherlands at 31 (0) 2503-23200. Your LitePro is backed by a limited one-year warranty. For details, see the last page of this manual. 6 LitePro 580 User's Guide Setting up the LitePro 580 This chapter describes how to position the LitePro for optimum viewing, how to connect computers and video equipment to the LitePro, and how to power up the projector. Getting started 1. Choose a location where you can dim the lighting. · To use the LitePro in a well-lit room, use a special high gain screen, which you can obtain from your In Focus dealer. 2. Place the LitePro on a flat surface. 3. Orient the LitePro so that its lens is at a right angle to the projection screen. · If you want to use the LitePro's Rear Project feature, set it up behind a translucent screen. See "Rear Proj" on page 28. 4. Remove the lens cover. 5. Plug the power cord into the LitePro, then plug it into your electrical outlet. Always use the power cord that was shipped with your LitePro. The LitePro accepts power from 110-120 VAC and 220240 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz, three-wire type grounded sources. When you disconnect the LitePro, always remove the power cord from the electrical outlet first, then from the LitePro. It is recommended that you connect a power strip between the LitePro and your electrical outlet to protect against a power surge. LitePro 580 User's Guide 7 Setting up the LitePro 580 Positioning the projector The distance from the LitePro 580 to the screen determines the size of the projected image. Use of the LitePro's X1.4 zoom lens also affects screen size. The table below indicates the size of the screen image when using the maximum or minimum zoom at various distances. Approximate size of image determined by distance of the projector to the screen Distance to screen in ft. (m) Diagonal image size in ft. (m) with maximum zoom Diagonal image size in ft. (m) with minimum zoom 4(1.2) 8 (2.5) 12 (4) 19 (6) 27 (8) 40 (12) 2.5 (1) 5 (1.5) 8 (2.5) 12 (3.5) 17 (5) 25 (7) 2 (.5) 3 (1) 6 (2) 8 (2.5) 12(3.5) 18 (5.5) Connections to the projector The connection ports of the LitePro 580 are located on the right side of the projector, just below the handle. Push lightly on the panel labeled "Push" to reveal them. Cables from your computer or video source as well as cables to speakers, control devices, and low voltage powered equipment connect to the projector here. Computer input ports Video equipment input ports Speaker, control device, power output ports 8 LitePro 580 User's Guide Setting up the LitePro 580 Connecting a computer Different computers require different connections. Connections to a Macintosh differ slightly from those to an IBM-compatible computer. Connections to a desktop unit differ from those to a laptop. The LitePro 580 works with IBM, IBM-compatible, and Macintosh computers that have a video RGB output port. To connect your computer, you need the Y-shaped VGA cable. If you have a Macintosh, you also need the Macintosh adapters. We recommend that you turn off your computer, monitor and projector whenever you connect or disconnect cables. LitePro 580 User's Guide 9 Setting up the LitePro 580 Connecting an IBM-compatible desktop computer 1. Plug the LCD connector on the VGA cable into the projector's Computer port. 2. Unplug the monitor cable from the computer's graphic port. 3. Plug the monitor cable that you just removed into the MONITOR connector on the VGA cable. 4. Plug the VGA connector on the VGA cable into the computer's graphics port. 5. Tighten the thumb screws on all the connectors to ensure proper grounding. 6. Turn on the projector, monitor, and computer. VGA Cable 10 LitePro 580 User's Guide Setting up the LitePro 580 Connecting a Macintosh desktop computer 1. Attach one Mac adapter to the VGA connector and one Mac adapter to the MONITOR connector of the VGA cable. 2. Plug the LCD connector on the VGA cable into the projector's Computer port. 3. Unplug the monitor cable from the computer's monitor port. 4. Plug the monitor cable that you just removed into the MONITOR connector (with the Mac adapter) on the VGA cable. 5. Plug the VGA connector (with the Mac adapter) on the VGA cable into the computer's graphics port. 6. Tighten the thumb screws on all the connectors to ensure proper grounding. 7. Turn on the projector, monitor, and computer. Mac Adapter VGA Cable Mac Adapter LitePro 580 User's Guide 11 Setting up the LitePro 580 Connecting an IBM-compatible laptop computer 1. Plug the LCD connector on the VGA cable into the projector's Computer port. 2. Plug the VGA connector on the VGA cable into the laptop's graphics port. 3. Tighten th ...