InFocus LP225, LP220 User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Summary iii

Introduction 1

Image Resolution 1 Compatibility 1 Unpacking the Projector 2 Usage Guidelines 3 If You Need Assistance 3 Warranty 3

Setting up the Projector 5

Connecting an IBM-Compatible Computer 7 Connecting a Macintosh Computer 8 Connecting a Video Player 9 Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image 11 Turning Off the Projector 12

Using the Projector 13

Basic Image Adjustment 13 Adjusting the Projector 13 Using the Keypad Buttons 16 Using the Disk Mouse 19 Using the On-Screen Menus 19 Display Menu Functions 21 Audio Menu Functions 23 Image Menu Functions 24 Controls Menu Functions 26

Maintenance & Troubleshooting 29

Cleaning the Lens 29 Removing and Replacing a Lens 29 Using the Optiona l Zoom Lens 30 Replacing the Projection Lamp 31 Replacing the Fuse 33 Using the Kensington Lock 35 Troubleshooting 36 Solutions to Common Problems 37

Tab le of Co ntents

Appendix 41

Specifications 41 Accessories 43 Portable and Laptop Activation Chart 45 Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer 49 Projected Image Size 50

Index 53

SAFETY SUMMARY

Please read these instructions carefully before using your projector. Failure to comply with them 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 projectors.

NOTE: Additional useful details or tips.

CAUTION: Steps to take to avoid damage to your equipment.

WARNING: Steps to take to avoid personal injury.

These graphics are used on the projector’s labels.

Attention

- Refer to this User’s Guide for important

safety information.

Hot Surfaces

- Avoid touching hot surfaces. Do not

touch until the projector has cooled.

Do Not Look Into The Lens!

Be extremely 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 So urce

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.

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Safety Summary

Power Cord

Use only the power cord that was shipped with the projector. Although other power cords might be similar in appearance, they have not been safety-tested with the projector. 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 power cord.

Grounding

The projector 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 continued protection against the risk of fire, use only the specified fuse. It must be a time delay, high breaking capacity 5x20mm fuse with the following amperages: for 6.3amp use T6.3AH, for 8amp use T8AH. Refer to page 42 for more information about fuse specifications a nd to pa ge 33 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 41 for lamp specifications and to page 31 for instructions on replacing the lamp.

Lamp Compartment

To avoid burns, do not open the lamp module door until the projector is turned off and the lamp has cooled. Follow the instructions in this manual for lamp replacement carefully.

Hot Surfaces

Allow the projector to cool at least 45 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 projector case provide ventilation to protect it from overheating. Keep loo se papers and oth er objects well away from the bottom, top and side grills. Do not place the projector on top of or close to a computer or other heat-producing equipment.

Liquid Spills

Do not set drinks on top of the projector. Spilled liquids can flow inside and cause damage.

Do Not Disassemble

All service must be performed by an authorized In Focus service center. The only user-serviceable parts in the projector are the projection lamp, which you can replace by opening the lamp cover on the bottom of the projector (see page 31) and the fuse. Do not open any other part of the projector. If your projector needs repair, call In Focus Technical Support as described on page 3. Before you call Technical Support, you may want to refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 36 to see if you can resolve the problem yourself.

Don’t Set the Projector on its Lens

T o protect the lens when you ar e transporting the pr ojector, adjust the lens so it is fully retracted (turn it clockwise) before you pack it.

NO TE: If you open the projector case, you will void the warranty.

Place the projector in its carrying case with the lens facing upwards. You may damage the projector if you set it on its lens.

INTRODUCTION

The In Focus

LP 225™ multimedia projector combines powerful and sophisticated features with easy-to-use, intuitive controls. Built-in multimedia features include a palette of 16.7 million colors and active matrix liquid crystal display (LCD) technology. The 225 is ideal for high-performance business, training and imaging applications that demand exceptional color quality.

Image Resolution

The SVGA resolution of the 225’s projected image is 800x600. It displays computer images just as they appear on your computer’s monitor. Screen resolutions between 800x600 and 1024x768 are compressed to 800x600. The 225 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:

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IBM-compatible computers, including laptops, up to 1024x768 resolution at 75Hz.

NOTE: The 225 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 24 for more information.

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IBM PS/2 in VGA and MCGA modes.

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Apple Macintosh and PowerBook computers up to1024x768 resolution.

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Various VCRs, camcorders and laser disc players.

Introduction

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 225 Quick Start

complete details on connecting and operating the projector, refer to this User’s Guide.

NO TE: The contents of your

shipping box may vary depending

on the configuration you’ve

ordered.

card that was included in the shipping box. For

IGURE 1

Shipping box contents

1. LP 225 projector 5. Lens cover

2. LP 225 User’s Guide 6. RCA audio/video (A/V) cable

3. power cord 7. CableWizard Lite computer cable

4. Macintos h ad a pter 8. Audio cabl e

Usage Guidel ines

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Do not look directly into the projection lens when the projector is turned on. The bright light may harm your eyes.

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The top and bottom of the projector can be very hot to the touch after use. Use extreme care or let it cool before lifting it.

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Do not block the grills at the front or top of the projector. Restricting the air flow can cause it to overheat and turn off.

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Handle the projector as you would any product with glass components. Be especially careful not to drop it.

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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.

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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.

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Transport the projector in a vendor-appro ved h ard or soft case. Part numbers for these cases are listed on page 44. 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 36.

NO TE: If the projector overheats and turns off, you must wait about 45 seconds before you attempt to turn it back on.

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. In Europe, call In Focus in The Netherlands at

(31) 23-5440310

e-mail at

. In Singapore, call

techsupport@infocus.com

Our World Wide Web address is

(65) 740-6435

http://www.infocus.com

. Or, send us an

Warranty

These products are backed by a limited one-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 44 for part numbers.

SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR

Place the projector on a flat surface.

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The projector must be within 10 feet of your power source and within 6 feet of your computer .

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If you want to project from behind a translucent screen, set up the projector behind your screen. See “Rear Projection” on page 27 to reverse the image.

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If you are installing the projector on the ceiling, refer to the

LitePro 200 Series Ceiling Mount Installation Guide

information. To turn the image upside down, see “Ceiling” on page 27. The Ceiling Mount Kit is sold separately; see page 44.

Position the projector the desired distance from the screen.

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The distance from the lens of the projector to the screen determines the size of the projected image. Figure 2 shows three projected image sizes using the varifocal lens or the zoom lens at minimum focusing distance. For more information about image size, see “Projected Image Size” on page 50.

for more

Make sure the projector and your computer are turned off.

4 ft.

10 ft.

25 ft.

Projected image size (varifocal lens, zoom lens at minimum focusing distance)

FIGURE 2

Setting up the Projector

NO TE: 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.

IGURE 3

Connector panel

s-video

composite video

L/R audio in (for video source)

CableWizard Lite

computer audio in

Connecting an IBM-Compatible Computer

Plug the end of the CableW izard Lite computer cable into

the video connector on your computer. Plug the end of the CableWizard Lite computer cable

into the connector on the projector.

audio cable

CableWizard Lite cable

FIGURE 4

Connecting the computer cable to an IBM-compatible computer

Do you want to play your computer’s audio on the projector?

Plug either end of the audio cable into the audio connector on

your computer.

Plug the other end of the audio cable into the connector

on the projector.

NO TE: 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 45.

NO TE: If you are connecting a desktop computer and want to view your presentation on your monitor, purchase the optional CableWizard.

NO TE: If you w ant mouse control, purchase the optional CableWizard and remote.

Setting up the Projector

Connecting a Macintosh Computer

Plug the end of the CableW izar d Lite computer cable into

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 5.

the In Focus-supplied Mac adaptor. Plug the CableWizard Lite/Mac adaptor into the video con-

nector on your computer (or the Apple video-out cable or monitor adapter, if needed).

Plug the end of the CableWizard Lite computer cable

into the connector on the projector. If you want the projector display to be the same as the Power-

Book’s screen display, turn on video mirroring (called SimulScan in newer PowerBooks). See “Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer” on page 49 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

NO TE: If you w ant mouse control,

purchase the optional

CableWizard and remote.

CableWizard Lite cable

Mac adaptor

FIGURE 5

Connecting the CableWizard Lite computer cable to a Macintosh

Do you want to play your computer’s audio on the projector?

Plug either end of the audio cable into the audio connector on

PowerBook video-out cable

or monitor adaptor

your computer. Plug the other end of the audio cable into the connector

on the projector.

Connecting a Video Player

If your video player uses a round, one-pr on g composite video

connector, you’ll need only the A/V cable that shipped with the projector.

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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.

Plug the A/V cable’s yellow connector into the “video-out”

port on your video player (Figure 6). This port may be labeled “To Monitor.”

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If you’re using an S-video cable, connect it to the “s-video out” connector on the video player (Figure 7).

Plug the other yellow connector int o the composite connector

on the back of the projector.

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If you’re using S-video, plug the other end of the cable into the “s-video” connector on the projector (Figure 7).

audio/video cable

FIGURE 6

Connecting the projector to a video player using the standard A/V cable (with composite

video connector)

Setting up the Projector

S-video cable

A/V cable

IGURE 7

Connecting the projector to a video player using an S-video cable and the audio connectors on the standard A/V cable

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 6 and Figure 7).

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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If you’re using an S-video cable, the yellow connectors on the A/V cable remain unused (Figure 7).

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 the three 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 cannot be automatically detected, therefore they must be chosen manually; see “Video Standard” on page 26.

Po wering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image

Remove the lens cap.

Plug the power cord into the projector (Figure 8), then plug it

into your electrical outlet. A surge-protected power strip is recommended if power surges are common in your area.

Connecting the power cord to the projector

Turn on the projector.

If you connected a video player, turn it on.

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Press the from your video player. Press

button on the keypad to display the image

video

computer

to return to your

computer’s image.

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Use the

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If you don’t want to hear the sound from your video player ,

volume

press the

If you connected your monitor, turn it on.

Turn on your computer.

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The computer image should display on the projection

buttons to adjust the volume.

button.

mute

screen.

NO TE: Alw ays use the po w er cor d that shipped with the projector.

FIGURE 8

NO TE: With some computers, the order in which you power up the equipment is very import ant. 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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If necessary, use the

brightness

buttons on the keypad to adjust the brightness. You can make further adjustments to the image from the projector’s on-screen menus. To open the menus, press the

button on the keypad. Then

select the Display menu or the Image menu. For more information about the menus, see page 19.

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If you don’t want to hear the sound from your computer or video player, press the

mute

button.

Setting up the Projector

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. After 15 minutes, the lamp goes out (the projector keeps running). To exit standby mode, press the

standby

button again. (It takes 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

NO TE: 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.

power switch. If you want to turn the projector back on immediately, you must allow about 45 seconds for the lamp to cool. The lamp won’t light if it’s too hot.

USING THE PROJECTOR

This section describes how to use and make adjustments to the projector. It also provides a reference to thekeypad buttons and the options available from the on-screen menus.

Basic Image Adjustment

Make sure you have powered up your equipment in the right

order (page 11). If 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 25).

If the image is out of focus, rotate the lens to focus it (page 13).

If the image appears to shimmer or if it has blurry vertical

bars after you have adjusted the focus, turn

Auto Image

(page 24) off and then back on to reset the automatic sync and tracking. If that doesn’t clear up the image, adjust the sync (page 24) and/or the tracking (page 25) manually.

If the colors don’t look right, adjust the brightness (page 16).

Adjusting the Projecto r

To focus the image, rotate the projection lens until the image is clear. Rotate the lens clockwise for a longer focusing distance; counterclockwise for a shorter focusing distance.

If the projected image seems wider at the bottom or at the top, rotate the keystone adjustment dial on the back of the projector until the image is correct (Fig ure 9).

Using the Projector

IGURE 9

Keystone adjustment knob

The projector is equipped with an elevator foot on the underside of the projector and a leveling knob.

leveling knob

FIGURE 10

Leveling knob

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