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Introduction |
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Image Resolution |
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Compatibility |
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Unpacking the Projector |
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Usage Guidelines |
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If You Need Assistance |
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Warranty |
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Setting up the Projector |
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Connecting an IBM-Compatible Computer |
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Connecting a Macintosh Computer |
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Connecting a Video Player |
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Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image |
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Turning Off the Projector |
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Using the Projector |
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Basic Image Adjustment |
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Adjusting the Projector |
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Using the Keypad Buttons |
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Using the On-Screen Menus |
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Display Menu |
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Audio Menu |
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Image Menu |
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Controls Menu |
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Language Menu |
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Status Menu |
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Cleaning the Lens |
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Replacing the Projection Lamp |
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Using the Kensington Lock |
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Troubleshooting |
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Appendix |
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Specifications |
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Accessories |
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Portable and Laptop Activation Chart |
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Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer |
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Projected Image Size |
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Index |
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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 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 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. Servicing your own projector will void the warranty. See the following page for the customer service contact information.
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•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 40 for a list of cases.
•Caution: For ceiling mount installations, please use the ceiling mount recommended in this User’s Guide on page 40 and follow all instructions provided with it.
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.
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INTRODUCTION
The InFocus LP400™ 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 Processing™ (DLP) technology. The LP400 is easy to connect, easy to use, and easy to maintain.
Image Resolution
The SVGA resolution of the 400’s projected image is 800x600. Screen resolutions between 800x600 and 1024x768 are compressed to 800x600. The 400 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 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.
NOTE: The 400 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 21 for more information.
NOTE: The 400 ships standard with computer and audio cables. If you want to control your computer’s mouse from the projector, you must order the optional CableWizard and remote.
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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 40.
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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 33. 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 40 for the part number.
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SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR
1Place 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.
2Position 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 47.
3Make sure the projector and your computer are turned off.
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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.
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Connecting an IBM-Compatible Computer
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Connecting the computer cable to an IBM-compatible computer
Do you want to play your computer’s audio on the projector?
1Plug either end of the audio cable into the audio connector on your computer.
2Plug the other end of the audio 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 external video port. Activation commands for some laptop computers are listed in the Appendix of this manual on page 41.
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 to control your computer’s mouse from the projector, purchase the optional CableWizard and remote.
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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.
Connecting a Macintosh Computer
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end of the CableWizard Lite computer cable into the Mac adaptor (ordered separately, see “Optional Accesso-
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2Plug the CableWizard Lite/Mac adaptor into the video connector on your computer (or the Apple video-out cable or monitor adapter, if needed).
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connector on the projector.
4If 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 46 for additional information.
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 to control your computer’s mouse from the projector, purchase the optional CableWizard and remote.
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CableWizard Lite cable
PowerBook Mac adaptor video-out cable
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Connecting the CableWizard Lite computer cable to a Macintosh
Do you want to play your computer’s audio on the projector?
1Plug either end of the audio cable into the audio connector on your computer.
2Plug the other end of the audio cable into the 
connector on the projector.
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Connecting a Video Player
1If 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 connector, you’ll need an S-video cable in addition to the A/V cable. The S-video cable is sold separately. (See “Optional Accessories” on page 40.)
2Plug 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).
3Plug 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).
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Connecting the projector to a video player using the standard A/V cable (with composite video connector)
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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.
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Connecting the projector to a video player using an S-video cable and the audio connectors on the standard A/V cable
4Plug 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 the A/V cable remain unused (Figure 8).
5Plug 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 automatically adjusts to optimize its performance for the incoming video. The input signals for SECAM, PAL-M, and PAL-N video are similar to other video signals and cannot be automatically detected, therefore they must be chosen manually. See “Video Standard” on page 23 for details.
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Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image
1Remove the lens cap.
2Plug the power cord into the side of the projector, then plug it into your electrical outlet. A surge-protected power strip is recommended.
3Turn on the projector by pressing the “I” side of the power switch (see Figure 2 on page 3).
•The InFocus startup screen displays and the Power LED on top of the projector lights up (Figure 11 on page 15).
4If you connected a video player, turn it on.
•The video image should display on the projection screen. If a computer source is active, press the source button on the keypad (page 15) to display your video image. You can select a default source to determine which source the projector examines first during power-up for active video; see “Default Source” on page 24.
•Use the volume buttons to adjust the volume.
5Turn on your computer.
•The computer image should display on the projection screen. (If a video source is active, press the source button to display your computer’s image.)
•If necessary, make adjustments to the image from the projector’s on-screen menus. To open the menus, press the menu button on the keypad, then select the Display or Image sub-menu. For more information about the menus, see page 17.
NOTE: Always use the power cord that shipped with the projector.
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.
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Turning Off the Projector
If you want to turn off the projector for a short period of time, press the standby button on the keypad. This blanks the screen for fifteen minutes, but keeps the projector running. (You can change the amount of time the projector stays in standby mode; see “Standby Time” on page 23 for details.) After 15 minutes, the lamp goes out (the projector keeps running). To exit standby mode, press the standby button again. (It may take several seconds for the projection lamp to reach full power and project the image again.)
To completely power off the projector, press the “O” side of the power switch on the side of the projector. If you want to turn the projector back on immediately, you must allow about a minute 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.
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USING THE PROJECTOR
This section describes how to use and make adjustments to the projector. It also provides a reference to the keypad buttons and the options available from the on-screen menus.
Basic Image Adjustment
1Make sure you have powered up your equipment in the right order (page 11).
2If the image doesn’t display completely, adjust the height of the projector (page 14) or center the image by adjusting its horizontal or vertical position (page 22). Be sure the projector is at a 90 degree angle to the screen.
3If the image is out of focus, rotate the focus ring (Figure 9).
4If the image appears to shimmer or if it has blurry vertical bars after you have adjusted the focus, turn Auto Image (page 21) off and then back on to reset the automatic sync and tracking. If that doesn’t clear up the image, turn Auto Image off adjust the sync (page 21) and/or the tracking (page 22) manually.
5If the colors don’t look right, adjust the brightness (page 18).
Adjusting the Projector
To focus the image, rotate the focus ring (Figure 9) until the image is clear.
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