InFocus LP 740 User Manual 2

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Summary iii
Introduction 1
Image Resolution 1 Compatibility 1 Unpacking the Projector 1 Usage Guidelines 4 If You Need Assistance 4 Warranty 4
Setting up the Projector 5
Connecting a Computer 7 Connecting a Video Player 8 Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image 9 Turning Off the Projector 10
Using the Projector 11
Basic Image Adjustment 11 Adjusting the Projector 11 Using the Remote and Keypad Button s 13 Using the On-Screen Menus 16 Image control 19 Custom setup 21 Information 22
Maintenance & Troubleshooting 25
Cleaning the Lens 25 Cleaning the Fan Intake Filter 25 Replacing the Projection Lamp 26 Troubleshooting 29
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Tab le of Co ntents
Appendix 33
Specifications 33 Accessories 34 Portable and Laptop Activation Chart 35 Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer 40 Projected Image Size 41 RS-232 Terminal Specifications 43
Index 45
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SAFETY SUMMARY
Please read these instructions carefully before using your LP 740. 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.
CAUTION-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 b right light may harm y o ur eye s. 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 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.
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Safety Summary
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.
Lamp
To avoid overheating and unacceptable image quality, replace the projec­tion lamp with a lamp of the specified type. Refer to page 33 for lamp specifications and to page 26 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 for at least 30 minutes. Follow the instructions in this manual for lamp replacement carefully.
Hot Surfaces
Allow the projector to cool at least 30 minutes before replacing a lamp. When you open the lamp housing, be very careful not to touch the hot surfaces inside.
NO TE: If you open the projector
case, you will void the warranty.
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Ventilation and Overheating
Openings in the projector case provide ventilation to protect it from overheating. Keep loose papers and other objects well away from the grills. Do not place the project or on top of or close to a computer or othe r heat-producing eq uipment.
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 part in the projector is the projection lamp, which you can replace by opening the lamp cover on the bottom of the projector (see page 26). Do not open any other part of the projector. If your projector needs repair, ca ll your local Authorized Service Provider or In Focus Technical Support as described on page 4. Before you call, refer to “Troubleshooting” starting on page 29 to see if you can resolve the problem yourself.
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INTRODUCTION
The In Focus LP 740™ is a multimedia pr o jector that packs SXGA graphics (1280x1024) with 16.7 million colors. It generates crisp, clear images using a new and innovative reflective technology. The LP 740 is ideal for high-performance business, engineering and imaging applications that demand exceptional resolution and color quality.
Image Resolution
The SXGA resolut ion of the 7 40’s projected image is 1 280x102 4. If your computer’s screen resolution is higher than 1280x1024, reset it to a lower resolution before you connect the 740
.
Compatibility
The projector is compatible with a wide variety of computers and video devices, including:
IBM, SUN, SGI, and selected HP and DEC workstations, up to 1280x1024 resolution.
IBM-compatible computers, including laptops, up to 1280x1024 resolution.
NOTE: You can resize your 640x480, 800x600, or 1024x768 images to 1280x1024 by pressing the Resize button on the keypad or remote.
Apple Macintosh and PowerBook computers up to 1280x1024 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.
diately if anything is missing
Contact yo ur In F o cus deal er imme-
.
If you are experienced in setting up presentation systems, use the
LP 740 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.
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Introduction
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NO TE: The contents of your
shipping box may vary depending
on the projector configuration
you’ve ordered.
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1
2
3
10
9
8
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IGURE 1
7
6
Shipping box contents
1. LP 740 projector with lens cap 6. SGI adapters
2. power cord 7. S-video cable
3. LP 740 User’s Guide 8. computer cable
4. remote control and batteries 9. video cable
5. SUN adapters 10. audio cable
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5
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keypad
speakers
handle
lens cap
foot adjuster buttons
FIGURE 2
Side view of projector
RS-232
Audio In
L R
Video In
S C
IR receiver
vent fan
connector panel
Audio Out
L R
Audio In
L R
Data Out Data In
Computer
Remote
power cord connector
Computer
Video
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IGURE 3
Back view of projector
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Introduction
Usage Guidel ines
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 a mainframe computer room as defined in the Sta ndar d for the Protection of Electronic Computer/Data Processing Equipment, ANSI/NFPA 75.
Transport the projector in a vendor-appro ved h ard or soft case. Part numbers for these cases are listed on page 34. 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 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. In Europe, call In Focus in The Netherlands at
(31) 23-5540310
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
This product is 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 34 for part numbers.
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SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR
Place the projector on a flat surface parallel to the floor.
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The projector must be within 10 feet (3 m) of your power source and within 6 feet (1.8 m) of your computer.
FIGURE 4
Placing the projector
Position the projector the desired distance from the screen.
2
The distance from the lens of the projector to the screen deter­mines the size of the projected image. Figure 5 shows three projected image sizes. For more information about image size, see “Projected Image Size” on page 41.
Make sure the projector and your computer are turned off.
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5.6 ft.
10 ft.
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Projected image size
FIGURE 5
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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.
external speakers
computer
Audio Out
L R
Audio In
L R
audio
F
IGURE 6
Connector panel
monitor computer
Computer
Data Out Data In
Computer
Remote
wired remote
Video
RS-232 input
Audio In
L R
Video In
S C
RS-232
L/R audio in
composite video
S-video
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Connecting a Computer
(Desktop models only) Locate the cable that connects the
1
monitor to your computer. Unplug it from the computer. Plug one end of the computer cable into the video connector
2
on your computer; plug the other end into the Data In conn ec­tor on the projector.
NO TE: To connect a workstation, use the appropriate adaptors between the computer and moni­tor cables. T o connect a Macintosh computer, you must purchase the appropriate adaptors.
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IGURE 7
Connecting the projector to a computer
Do you want to display the image on your computer’s monitor as well as on the projection screen?
Plug the monitor cable into the Data Out connector on the
1
projector.
Do you want to play your computer’s audio on the projector?
Plug either end of the audio cable into the audio connector on
1
your computer. Plug the other end of the audio cable into the Computer
2
Audio In connector on the projector.
NO TE: Many laptop computers do not automatically turn on their external video port when a projec­tor is connected. Activation com­mands for some laptop computers are listed in the Appendix of this manual on page 35.
NOTE: Some audio connectors may use the small radio jack plug and will require an adaptor to use the RCA composite connector.
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Setting up the Projector
Connecting a Video Player
If your video player uses a round, one-prong composite video
1
connector, you’ll need the audio and video cables.
If your video player uses a round, four-prong S-video con­nector, you’ll need the S-video cable and the audio cable.
Plug the video cable’s yellow connector into the “video-out”
2
port on your video player (Figure 8). 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.
Plug the other yellow connector into the composite Video In
3
connector on the back of the projector.
If you’re using S-video, plug the other end of the cable into
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 “S-video” Video In connector on the projector.
composite video/audio
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S-video
Computer
Data Out Data In
Video
Audio Out L R
Audio In L R
Remoto
Audio In L R
Computer
Video In S C
RS-232
audio/video cable
FIGURE 8
Connecting the projector to a video player
Plug the audio cable’s white connector into the left “audio
4
out” port on your video player. Plug the cable’s red connector into the right “audio out” port on the video player.
Plug the other end of the cable into the left and right Audio In
5
ports on the projector.
The projector is compatible with these major broadcast video standards: NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL and SECAM. It automatically adjusts to optimize its performance for the incoming video.
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Powering up the Pr ojector and Adjusting the Imag e
Remove the lens cap.
1
Plug the power cord into the back of the projector , then plug it
2
into your electrical outlet. A surge-protected power strip is recommended if power surges are common in your area.
Computer
Data Out Data In
Audio Out L R
Audio In L R
Remoto
Video
Audio In L R
Computer
Video In S C
RS-232
FIGURE 9
Connecting the power cord
Turn o n th e projector by pressing the Power button on the
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remote or keypad.
NO TE: Alw ays use the po w er cor d that shipped with the projector.
The Power LED on top of the projector lights. The Lamp LED blinks until the lamp reaches full power.
Lamp
Power
Power Source
If you connected a video player, turn it on.
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Check
FIGURE 10
LEDs
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Setting up the Projector
NO TE: With some computers,
the order in which you power up
the equipment is very impor tant.
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.
Press the
Source
S-video or Video
button on the keypad (page 14) to display your
video image.
Use the
Turn on your computer.
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Press the
volume
buttons to adjust the volume.
Computer
ton on the keypad (page 14) to display your computer image.
If necessary, make adjustments to the image from the pro-
buttons on the remote or the
button on the remote or the
jector’s on-screen menus. Y ou can do an automatic setup, or manually adjust different aspects of the image using the on­screen menus. To open the menus, press the the remote or keypad. For more information, see page 16.
Turning Off the Projector
To completely power off the projector, press and hold the Power button on the remote or keypad for 2 seconds. If you want to turn the projector back on immediately, you must allow 2 minutes for the lamp to cool. The lamp won’t light if it’s too hot.
menu
but-
Source
button on
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 remote and keypad buttons and the options available from the on-screen menus.
Basic Image Adjustment
Make sure you have powered up your equipment in the right
1
order (page 9). Press the
button on the remote or choose
Auto
“Auto Set Up” (page 19) in the menus to optimize the image. If the image doesn’t display completely, adjust the zoom,
2
adjust the height of the projector (pa ge 12) or center the image by adjusting its horizontal or vertical position (page 19). Be sure the projector is at a 90 degree angle to the screen.
If the image is out of focus, rotate the outer focus ring
3
(page 11). If the image appears to shimmer or if it has blurry vertical
4
bars after you have adjusted the focus, adjust the Sync or Tracking (page 19).
If the colors don’t look right, adjust the brightness (page 15).
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NOTE: In Focus has created a software program called In Focus Presents that automatically opti­mizes your computer’s display when used with any In Focus pro­jector. This free program is included with every projector and available for download from our website at www.infocus.com.
Adjusting the Projecto r
To focus the image, rotate the outer focus ring (Figure 11) until the image is clear. To zoom the image, rotate the inner zoom ring.
focus ring
zoom ring
FIGURE 11
Focus ring and zoom ring
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Using the Projector
The projector is equipped with 2 self-locking foot adjuster but­tons (Figure 12). They can vary in length from 0 to 50mm, allow­ing you to adjust the angle of projection.
To raise the projector:
Press and hold the foot adjuster buttons (Figure 12).
1
Raise the projector to the height you want, then release the
2
buttons to lock the feet into position.
2
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FIGURE 12
Adjusting the height of the projector
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Using the Remote Control and Keypad Buttons
Power
Lamp Check
Power Source
these 2 buttons are for future expansion and are not used at this time
Menu
Enter
Power Auto Resize
Computer S-Video Video
Track Sync Bright
Menu
(+)
Zoom
Enter
Point
Restore Volume Mute
InFOCUS
Resize
Sync
Track
Volume
(
-
Zoom
Mask
FIGURE 13
Keypad
)
MODEL LP740
S/N 000001
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RC
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01
Made in JAPAN
(
03151
)
IGURE 14
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Remote
Point the remote control at the projection screen or at the front or rear of the 740. The range for optimum operation is 30 feet.
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Power
This turns the projector off and on. Press and hold the ton for 2 seconds to turn the projector off.
Source (Computer, Video, or S-Video on remote)
When you have more than one source (computer or video) con­nected to the projector, select between them by pressing the
button.
Source
Menu
Press
to open the on-screen menus. For more information
Menu
about the on-screen menus, see page 16.
Resize
Press this to toggle the image size between standard and enlarged.
Arrow buttons
Use these to select and adjust menu settings.
Sync
Press the
button to adjust the synchronizatio n of the com-
Sync
puter source using the Arrow buttons. Press the again to close th e Sync menu.
Sync
Power
button
but-
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Tracki ng
Press the
Tracki ng
button to adjust the tracking of the computer source using the Arrow buttons. Press the to close the Tracking menu.
Enter
This enters the selected item or adjustment.
Volume
Press the
Volume
buttons. Press the
button to adjust the volume using the Arrow
Volume
button again to close the menu.
Tra cki ng
button again
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Remote Control Only Buttons Auto
This activates the automatic signal detection and image adjust­ment. When the adjustments are complete, you have the option of sending them to the projector or returning to the previous set­tings.
Bright
Press this button to open the Brightness control to brighten or darken the image.
Zoom (+)
and
Zoom (-)
This allows yo u t o zoo m t he im ag e i n an d o u t . To zoom a particu ­lar portion of the image, first use the cursor on the area you want to zoom, then press the button. Press the
Zoom (-) Point
button.
Restore
button to unzoom the image, or use the
button to position the
Point
Zoom (+)
This puts a crosshair cursor on the screen. Use the Arrow buttons to move the cursor. Press Point again to remove the cursor.
Mask
This allows you to cover the image with a “mask” or “curtain”, then reveal the image by moving the mask to the left or right or top or bottom. Use the Arrow buttons to move the mask. Press Mask again to remove the mask and view the entire image.
Restore
This restores the image to its unzoomed, unmasked state and removes the cursor.
Mute
This silences the speakers. To return the volume to its previous setting, press the Mute again.
NOTE: Y ou cannot use the Point feature while the image is zoomed or masked.
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Using the Projector
Using the On-Screen Menus
The projector
has on-scr een me nu s that allo w you to make im age adjustments and change a variety of settings. Most of these adjustments aren’t available directly from the remote or keypad.
To open the on-screen menus,
Press the
1
button on the remote or keypad to display the
Menu
Main Menu.
MENU MAIN Image Control Computer Audio Control Custom Setup Information Users Memory Save Users Merory Load System Reset
Exit
Press the up and down Arrow buttons to move the cursor to
2
the desired submenu. Press the
button to display that
Enter
menu. If the word “More” appears at the bottom of the menu, move the cursor down past it using the down arrow button to see additional menu options. If the word “Submenu” appears opposite the selected sub­menu, press the
button to open a new submenu.
Enter
If a scale bar or “On” or “Off” appear opposite the selected menu, you can adjust the setting. If arrows appear on both sides of an option, use the left and right arrow buttons on the remote or keypad to cycle through the options.
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IMAGE CONTROL COMP 1/2
Auto setup start Sync 25 ---+--­Track 1234 ---+--­Contarst 7 ---+--­Brightness 7 ---+--­Auto Adjust OFF ON Resize OFF ON Save Exit Exit More
IMAGE CONTROL COMP 2/2
More H-Position ---+--­ V-Position ---+---
H-Size ||.....
V-Size ||.....
Color Balance Submenu
Save Exit Cancel
Use the Arrow buttons ( and ) to adjust the desired set-
3
IMAGE CONTROL VIDEO
Color 65 ||| Tint -2 ---+--­Sharpness OFF ON Signal Type NTSC Brightness 7 ---+--­Contrast 7 ---+--­Color Balance Submenu Save Exit Exit
AUDIO CONTROL
Volume 24 ||||
OFF ON
Mute Balance 0 ---+--­Bass 0 ---+--­Treble 0 ---+--­Sound Mode LINEAR
Save Exit Exit
ting. To save the new setting and return to the previous menu,
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move the cursor to
Save Exit
cancel the changes in the setting, move the cursor to and press the
Enter
button.
and press the
Enter
button. To
Cancel
items are different for video and computer sources.
NOTE: The image control menu
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Using the Projector
Here is the menu structure:
MAIN MENU FUNCTION SUBMENU
Image Control Adjusts the projected
image coming from dif­ferent sources.
Audio Control Adjusts quality of sound. Volume, Mute, Right/Left Balance,
Input source: Computer Auto Setup, Sync Tracking, Contrast, Brightness Auto Adjust, Resize H-Position, V-Pos ition H-Size, V-Size Color Balance
Input source: S-video or Composite Color, Tint, Sharpness, Signal type, Brightness, Contrast, Color Balance
Bass, Treble, Sound mode
Custom setup Enables various projec-
tor modes and settings.
Information Displays projector infor-
mation.
Users memory Save & Load the settings Save & Load 25 user’s settings
System reset Reverts to factory
defaults
Menu position, View Source, Image mode, Power Save, Serial Set, Smooth Mode, Remote
Lamp timer, Input Signal, System v er­sion, H sync, V sync, Resolution,
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Image control
IMAGE CONTROL COMP 1/2
Auto setup start Sync 25 ---+--­Track 1234 ---+--­Contarst 7 ---+--­Brightness 7 ---+--­Auto Adjust OFF ON Resize OFF ON Save Exit Exit More
IMAGE CONTROL COMP 2/2
More H-Position ---+--­ V-Position ---+---
H-Size ||.....
V-Size ||.....
Color Balance Submenu
Save Exit Cancel
COLOR BALANCE COMP
R_Contrast 7 |||||....
G_Contrast 7 |||||....
B_Contrast 7 |||||....
R_Bright 7 |||||....
G_Bright 7 |||||....
B_Bright 7 |||||....
Default Value Save Exit Exit
SUB MENU FUNCTION
Auto Setup start Optimizes image automatically for computer
sources. Sync Adjusts synchronization. Track Adjusts tracking. Contrast Adjusts contrast. Brightness Adjusts brightness. Auto Adjust If you select ON, the projector automatically peri-
odically adjusts the sync and tracking of the image. Resize Changes the image size to standard size or full size. H-Position Adjusts the horizontal position of the image. V-Position Adjusts the vertical position of the image. H-Size Adjusts the horizontal size of the image. V-Size Adjusts the vertical size of the image. Color Balance R Contrast: Adjusts the red contrast.
G Contrast: Adjusts the green contrast.
B Contrast: Adjusts the blue contrast.
R Bright: Adjusts the red brightness.
G Bright: Adjusts the green brightness.
B Bright: Adjusts the blue brightness.
Video only adjustments
Color Adjusts color. Tint Adjusts tint. Sharpness Adjusts the definition of the o utline of the ima ge. Signal type Selects signal type from NTSC, PAL or SECAM. If the
projector cannot automatically select the signal type,
you can select it m anually with this m e nu .
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Audio control
AUDIO CONTROL
Volume 24 ||||
OFF ON
Mute Balance 0 ---+--­Bass 0 ---+--­Treble 0 ---+--­Sound Mode LINEAR
Save Exit Exit More
SUB MENU FUNCTION
Volume Adjusts the volume
Mute Temporarily removes the sound
Balance Balances the right and left sound output
Bass Adjusts t he bass
Treble Adjusts the treble
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Sound mode Stereo enhance modes: Enhances the audio
source.
Linear: Normal stereo without extra pro­cessing
Spatial: Simulates “3D space” feeling from a stereo source
Mono: Mixes the mono audio source to t he left and right channels
Pseudo: Creates a “stereo-lik e” effect fr om mono inputs
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Custom setup
CUSTOM SETUP
Menu Posi View Source OFF ON Image Mode Submenu Power Save Submenu Serial Set Submenu Smooth Mode OFF ON Remote Wireless Wired Save Exit Cancel
SERIAL SET SUB MENU
Band Rate 19200 9600 Stop Bits 1 2 Parity NONE EVN ODD
Save Exit Cancel
IMAGE MODE SUB MENU
Rear OFF ON Ceiling OFF ON
Save Exit Cancel
POWER SAVE SUB MENU
Power Save1 OFF ON Power Save2 OFF ON Power Save3 OFF ON
Save Exit Cancel
SUBMENU FUNCTION
Menu Posi Adjusts the menu’s position on the screen from upper-left
or right to lower-right or left
View Source Displays the active source (Computer, Video, or S-Video)
Image Mode Rear: Reverses the image for r ea r projection
Ceiling: Reverses the image for ceiling-mounted projection
Power Save Allows you to turn on and off 3 different power save modes.
mode 1: Shuts o ff t he la mp afte r 3 hour s if no k e ypad butt on is pressed mode 2: Shuts off the lamp after 10 minutes if no input signal is detected mode 3: Shuts off the fan automatically 2 minutes after the lamp is turned off
NO TE: Serial set is used for RS-232 control from an external device. See “RS-232 Terminal Specifications” on page43 for details.
Serial Set Sets up transmission of input signals from RS-232 control.
Band rate: 9600, 19200 bps Stop bit: 1, 2 Parity: odd, even, no parity
Smooth Mode Smoothes the vertical lines of the image
Remote Indicates if the remote is wired to the projector
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Using the Projector
Information
This is a read-only menu that provides status on the projector and input source.
INFORMATION
Lamp Timer 1H Input Signal Computer Video S-Video Rev. 1.05 H-Sync 75.00kHz V-Sync 60.00Hz
Resolution 1280x1024 Exit
SUBMENU FUNCTION
Lamp Timer Shows the number of hours th e lamp has been in use.
Input Signal Shows the Input Source: Computer or Video or S-Video
Rev. Shows the revision of software in the projector.
H-Sync Shows the Horizontal sync frequency of the input source.
V-Sync Shows the Vertical sync frequency of the input source.
Resolution Shows the image resolution of the computer source.
Signal Type Shows either NTSC, PAL, or SECAM (video source only)
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Users memory Save
This option saves your settings so you can quickly restore them later. You must turn off Auto Adjust (page 19) to use the memory save feature.
Use the Arrow buttons to move the cursor to Users Memory
1
Save, then press Enter.
USER MEMORY SAVE 1/2
1.******** 2.********
3.******** 4.********
5.******** 6.********
7.******** 8.********
9.******** 10.********
11.******** 12.********
13.******** 14.********
15.******** 16.******** Cancel More
Move the cursor to a memory number, then press Enter.
2
USER MEMORY SAVE 2/2 More
17.******** 18.********
19.******** 20.********
21.******** 22.********
23.******** 24.********
25.********
Cancel
A file-naming dialog box appears. Use the up arrow to increment through the letters and num-
3
bers to name the file. Use the right arrow to move to the next space and enter another character.
Move the cursor (using the right arrow button) to Save & Exit
4
when you are finished, then press Enter. Confirm your selection by choosing Yes or No, then press
5
Enter.
Users memory Load
This option sends saved settings to the projector.
Use the Arrow buttons to move the cursor to Users Memory
1
Load, then press Enter. Move the cursor to the file you want to load, then press Enter.
2
Choose Yes to send the settings to the projector.
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MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING
This section describes how to:
clean the lens
clean the fan filter
replace the projection lamp
troubleshoot the projector
Cleaning the Lens
Follow these steps to clean the projection lens:
Apply a non-abrasive camera lens cleaner to a soft, dry cloth.
1
Avoid using an excessive amount of cleaner.
Abrasive cleaners, solvents or other harsh chemicals might scratch the lens.
Lightly wipe the cleaning cloth over the lens.
2
If you don’t intend to use the projector immediately, replace
3
the lens cap.
Cleaning the Fan Intake Filter
The fan intake filter on the bottom of the projector catches dust and particles in the air. If the filter becomes clogged, the projector does not cool properly and may malfunction. To prevent this, clean the filter after every 100 hours of use.
Turn off the power and unplug the power cord.
1
Remove the filter door (Figure 15).
2
Remove the screw on the filter door and lift the door out.
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F
IGURE 15
Removing the filter door
Clean the filter.
3
Use a vacuum cleaner set on low power to remove the dust and dirt.
Re-install the filter.
4
WARNING: To avoid burns,
allow the projector to cool for at
least 30 minutes before you open
the lamp module door. Never
extract the lamp module while the
lamp is operating.
Replacing the Projection Lamp
The lamp hour counter in the menus counts the number of hours the lamp has been in use. The LP 740 uses a metal halide bulb. These types of bulbs deteriorate over time. Replace the lamp when the brightness is no longer acceptable. The lamp LED blinks slowly after 950 hours; it blinks more rapidly after 1000 hours. You can order new lamp modules from your In Focus dealer. See “Accessories” on page 34 for information.
Follow these steps to replace the projection lamp:
Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord.
1
Wa it 30 minutes to allow it to cool thoroughly.
2
Place the projector on its side, then remove the 2 scr ews on the
3
lamp module door (Figure 16). Pull the lamp door up and remove it.
4
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FIGURE 16
Removing the lamp door
Loosen the two non-removable screws on the outside of the
5
module. Remove the module (Figure 17).
6
FIGURE 17
Removing the lamp module
CAUTION: Never operate the projector with the lamp door open or removed. This disrupts the air flow and causes the projector to overheat.
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F
IGURE 18
Installing a new lamp module
Align the new lamp module in the correct direction.
7
WARNING: Do not drop the
lamp module or touch the glass
bulb! The glass may shatter and
cause injury.
Gently push the module in as far as it goes.
8
Tighten the screws on the outside of the module.
9
Re-install the lamp door.
10
Plug in the power cord and turn the projector back on.
11
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To reset the lamp hour timer in the menus, press and hold the
12
Track and Sync buttons, then press the Power button (while still holding down the other buttons) for 3 seconds. V erify that the timer was reset by pressing the menu button, navigating to the Information menu, and viewing the Lamp Timer setting (see page 22).
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Troubleshooting Problem: Nothing on projection screen
Make sure that the power cord is properly conn ected to a func-
tional AC electrical outlet. Make sure that the power cord is also properly connected to the projector.
If the projector is plugged into a power strip, make sure the
power strip is turned on.
Make sure you have removed the lens cap on the projection
lens at the front of the projector.
Make sure the projector is switched on.
Check the projector’s lamp to ensure that it is securely con-
nected in the lamp module. See “Replacing the Projection Lamp” on page 26.
Make sure that the cables do not have any bent pins.
Problem: Color or text not being projected
You m ight need to adjust the brightness up or down until the
text is visible. Refer to “Bright” on page 15 for more informa­tion.
Problem: The screen resolution is not right
Make sure the computer’s video card is set for a resolution of
no greater than 1280x1024.
Problem: Image isn’t centered on the screen
Reposition the image. Refer to “H-Position, V-Position” on
page 18.
Be sure the projector is at a 90 degree angle to the screen.
Problem: Only the blue start-up screen displays
Verify that the cables are connected correctly. See page 7
through page 8 for connection procedures.
Verify that the proper input source is connected. See “Source”
on page 14.
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Maintenance & Troubleshooting
You might need to turn everything off and power up the
equipment again in the proper order. Refer to your com­puter’s documentation to determine the correct order.
Make sure your laptop’s external video port is turned on. See
the “Portable and Laptop Activation Chart” on page 35 or your computer’s manual for details.
Make sure your computer’s video board is installed and con-
figured correctly.
If you’re using Windows 3.x:
In the Windows Program Manager, double-click the Win-
1
dows Setup icon in the Main program group. Verify that the Display setting is 1280x1024 or less.
2
If you’re using Windows 95:
Open “My Computer” icon, the Control Panel folder and
1
then the Display icon. Click the Settings tab.
2
Verify that the Desktop area is set to 1280x1024 or less.
3
Also check the following:
Does your computer have a compatible video board? The pro-
jector isn’t CGA or EGA compatible.
Is your computer’s video port activated? This is especially
true for laptop computers. See “Portable and Laptop Activa­tion Chart” on page 35.
Problem: Image is too wide or narrow for screen
You might need to manually adjust the tracking to reduce or
enlarge the projected image. Refer to Tracking on page 18.
Adjust the resolution of your video card if it’s greater than
1280x1024 pixels.
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Problem: Image is out of focus
Turn the projection lens to focus the image.
Make sure the projection screen is at least 5 feet (1.5 m) from
the projector.
Check the projection lens to see if it needs cleaning.
Problem: Image and menus are reversed left to right
Rear projection mode is pr obably turn ed on. Turn “Rear” off in
the Custom Setup menu. The image should immediately return to forward projection. See “Image Mode” on page 21.
Problem: the projector displays vertical lines, “bleeding” or spots
Adjust the brightness. Refer to “Bright” on page 15 for more
information.
Check the projection lens to see if it needs cleaning.
Problem: no sound
Adjust volume.
Verify audio/input connections.
Adjust audio source.
Problem: Image is “noisy” or streaked
Adjust the synchronization and tracking manually to find an
optimal setting. See Sync and Tracking on page 18.
The problem could be with your computer’s video card. If
possible, connect a different computer.
Problem: Pro jected colors don’ t match the co mputer or video player’s colors
Adjust the brightness, tint and/or contrast from the menus.
Just as there are differences in the displays of different moni­tors, there are often differences between the computer image and the projected image. Refer to “Bright” on page 15, or Tint or Contrast on page 18.
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Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Problem: Lamp seems to be getting dimmer
The lamp begins to lose brightness when it has been in use for
a long time. Replace the lamp as described in “Replacing the Projection Lamp” on page 26.
Problem: Lamp shuts off
A minor power surge may cause the lamp to shut off. Turn the
projector off, wait at least 2 minutes, then turn it back on.
Before calling your dealer or In Focus Technical Support for assis­tance, please have the following information available:
the projector’s serial number (located on the bottom label)
the resolution of your computer.
Call In Focus Technical Support at
1-800-799-9911
and 5 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday.
between 5 a.m.
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APPENDIX
Specifications
The LP 740 must be operated and stored within the temperature and humidity ranges specified.
Tempe r atur e
Operating Non-operating
Humidity
Operating and non-oper. 5% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing
Dimensions
13.4 x 17.5 x 8.7 inches (34 x 44.5 x 22 cm)
Weight
31.5 pounds (14.3 kg) unpacked
Altitude
Operating 0 to 10,000 feet (3,048 meters) Non-operating 0 to 40,000 feet (12,192 meters)
0 to 35° C
-10 to 60
° C
Optics
Focus Range 5.6 - 80 feet
Lamp
Type 250-watt metal halide
Input Power Requirements
100-120V/220-240V, 4.3A/2.3A, 50/60 Hz
Remote Control
Batterry Two (2) AA alkaline batteries
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Accessories
Standard Accessories (ship with the projector) Part Number
LP 740 Quick Start card 009-0347-xx LP 740 User’s Guide 010-0162-xx
Remote control and batteries 590-0243-xx Shipping Box 110-0220-xx Projection Lamp Module SP-LAMP-LP740 Lens Cap 340-0460- xx A/V Cable 6 ft (1.8 m) 210-0053-xx S-video Cable 210-0129-xx Computer Cable 210-0130-xx SUN Adaptor 210-0131-xx SUN Monitor Adaptor 210-0132-xx SGI Adaptor 210-0133-xx SGI Monitor Adaptor 210-0134-xx
NOTE: Use only In Focus-
approved accessories. Other
products have not been tested with
the projector.
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Power Cords (one ships with projector, type depends on country)
North Ame rican Power Cord 210-0023-xx Australian Power Cord 210-0027-xx UK Power Cord 210-0028-xx European Power Cord 210-0029-xx Danish Power Cord 210-0030-xx Swiss Power Cord 210-0031-xx
Optional Accessories
Soft Case CA-C135 ATA Shipping Case CA-C138 Ceiling Mount-LiteMount 740 SP-CEIL-LM740
LiteMount False Ceiling Plate SP-LTMT-PLT
LiteMount Pipe Tubing Extension SP-LTMT-EXT Rhapsody II Speakers SP-R2SPKR JBL Subwoofer SP-JBLSUB Portable Projector Stand SP-STND
nd
Year Advantage Service Plan (1 year extension)
2
rd
3
Year Advantage Service Plan (2 year extension)
AS-LP740-12 AS-LP740-24
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Portable and Laptop Activation Chart
Many laptop computers do not automatically turn on their exter­nal video port when a secondary display device such as a projec­tor is connected. Activation commands for some laptop computers are listed in the following table. (If your computer is not listed or the given command does not work, refer to the com­puter’s documentation for the appropriate command.) On some laptops, the activation function key is labeled with an icon, for
example or the text CRT/LCD.
K ey command to
Computer
Acer Ctrl-Alt-Esc (for setup) Ctrl-Alt-Esc (for setup) AST* ** FN-D or Ctrl-D FN-D or Ctrl-D
AMS FN-F2 FN-F2 AMT setup screen setup screen AT&T FN-F3
Advanced Logic Research
Altima Shift-Ctrl-Alt-C Shift-Ctrl-Alt-L
Ambra** FN-F12 FN-F12
Amrel* ** setup menu setup menu
Apple see Mac Portable and Mac PowerBook Aspen automatic automatic
activate port
Ctrl-FN-D Ctrl-FN-D FN-F5 FN-F5 type from A:/IVGA/CRT type from A:/IVGA/CRT FN-F12 FN-F12
FN-F6 Ctrl-Alt-V Ctrl-Alt-V
setup VGA/ Conf.Simulscan
FN-F5 FN-F5 F2/Choose Option/F5 F2/Choose Option/F5
Shift-Ctrl-D Shift-Ctrl-D
K ey command to de-activate port
FN-F3 FN-F6
setup VGA/ Conf.Simulscan
NO TE: Often, pressing the key commands once activates the external video port, pressing it again activates both the external and internal ports, and pressing it a third time activates the internal port. Refer to your computer’s doc­umentation for details on your spe­cific model.
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K ey command to
Computer
Austin Ctrl-Alt-comma Ctrl-Alt-comma Award FN-F6 FN-F6 BCC* automatic reboot computer Bondwell LCD or CR T options after
Chaplet** setup screen setup screen
Chembook FN-F6 FN-F6 Commax Ctrl-Alt-#6 Ctrl-Alt-#5 Compaq* ** Ctrl-Alt-< Ctrl-Alt->
Compuadd* ** automatic automatic
Data General Ctrl-Alt-Command Ctrl-Alt-Command Data General
Walkabout Datavue Ctrl-Shift-M Ctrl-Shift-M DEC** FN-F5 FN-F5
Dell** Ctrl-Alt-< Ctrl-Alt->
Digital* automatic reboot
Dolch dip switch to CRT dip switch to LCD Epson dip switch to CRT dip switch to LCD Everex* setup screen option setup screen option For-A Ctrl-Alt-Shift-C Ctrl-Shift-Alt-L
activate port
bootup
FN-F6 FN-F6 FN-F4 FN-F4
FN-F4 FN-F4 automatic automatic mode/? (for setup option) mode/? (for setup option)
Alt-F for screen setup option
2 CRT/X at DOS prompt reboot
FN-F4 FN-F4
Ctrl-Alt-F10 Ctrl-Alt-F10 FN-F8 (CRT/LCD) FN-F8 FN-D FN-D FN-F12 FN-F12
FN-F2 FN-F2
K ey command to de-activate port
reboot for LCD or CRT options to appear
Alt-F for screen setup option
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K ey command to
Computer
Fujitsu FN-F10 Gateway FN-F3
Grid* ** FN-F2, choose auto or
Hitachi FN-F7 FN-F7 Honeywell FN-F10 FN-F10 Hyundai setup screen option setup screen option IBM 970* automatic warm reboot IBM ThinkPad** reboot, enter setup menu FN-F2
Infotel FN-F12 FN-F12 Kaypro boot up, monitor plugged inunplug monitor
activate port
FN-F1/FN-F1 again simul­taneous
simultaneous Ctrl-Alt-Tab Ctrl-Alt-Tab
FN-F7, select choice from setup menu
FN-F1, select choice FN-F5, select choice PS/2 SC select choice
(CRT, LCD, etc.)
K ey command to de-activate port
FN-F3 FN-F1
FN-F2
Kris Tech FN-F8 FN-F8 Leading Edge FN-T FN-T Mac Portable
100 Mac PowerBook 140, 145, 150,
170 160, 165, 180,
520, 540, 5300
210, 230, 250, 270, 280, 2300
no video port: not compatible
no video port: requires a 3rd-party interface
Control Panel folder, Pow erBook Display folder; Activate Video Mirroring
requires Apple Docking Station or Mini Dock
warm reboot
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K ey command to
Computer
Magitronic FN-F4 FN-F4 Mastersport FN-F2 FN-F1 Micro Express* automatic warm reboot Micron FN-F2 FN-F2 Microslate* automatic warm reboot Mitsubishi SW2 On-Off-Off- Off SW2 Off-On- On -On NCR setup screen option setup screen option NEC* ** setup screen option setup screen option
Olivetti* automatic automatic
Packard Bell* ** FN-F0 FN-F0
Panasonic FN-F2 FN-F2 Prostar Ctrl-Alt-S at bootup Ctrl-Alt-S at bootup Samsung* setup screen option setup screen option Sanyo setup screen option setup screen option Sharp dip switch to CRT dip switch to LCD Sun SPARC-
Dataview Tandy** Ctrl-Alt-Insert Ctrl-Alt-Insert
Tangent FN-F5 FN-F5 Texas Instru-
ments* Top-Link* ** setup screen option setup screen option
Toshiba* ** Ctrl-Alt-End Ctrl-Alt-Home
activate port
CRT at the DOS prompt LCD at the DOS prompt FN-F3 FN-F3
FN-O/* FN-O/*
Ctrl-Alt-< Ctrl-Alt->
Ctrl-Shift-M Ctrl-Shift-M
setup screen option setup screen option
setup screen option setup screen option
FN-F6 FN-F6
FN-End FN-Home FN-F5 FN-F5 setup screen option setup screen option
K ey command to de-activate port
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K ey command to
Computer
Twinhead* FN-F7 FN-F7
WinBook Ctrl-Alt-F10 Ctrl-Alt-F10 Wyse software driven software driven Zenith** FN-F10 FN-F10
Zeos** Ctrl-Shift-D
* These manufacturers have models that automatically send video
to the external CRT port when some type of display device is attached.
** These manufacturers offer more than one key command depend-
ing on the computer model.
activate port
FN-F5 FN-F5 Automatic Automatic
FN-F2 FN-F2 FN-F1 FN-F1
FN-F1
K ey command to de-activate port
Ctrl-Shift-D FN-F1
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Appendix
Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer
To turn on video mirroring for the first time:
Open the Monitors control panel; click on Monitor 2.
1
Set the number of colors you want.
2
Open the Control Strip; click on the monitor icon.
3
Select “Turn Video Mirroring On.”
4
Now you can turn video mirroring on and off from the Control Strip without having to open the Monitors control panel again.
When using video mirroring and high color graphics such as slide shows, the projected image occasionally might turn black and white. If this happens, perform the following steps:
Turn off video mirroring.
1
Open the Monitors control panel.
2
Move the white menu bar to Monitor 2 to set the projector as
3
the primary monitor. Restart the PowerBook.
4
Using SimulScan
Some newer PowerBooks display images on an external monitor or projector differently than previous ones. When using SimulScan, the projector displays the same information that appears on your PowerBook
To select Sim ulScan:
Open the Control Panel, then double-click Monitors and
1
Sound.
In the Resolution list, choose the SimulScan mode, then click
2
OK. If this changes your display settings, a dialog box appears.
3
Click OK to confirm the change.
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Projected Image Size
Use the chart and tables to help you determine projected image sizes.
FIGURE 19
Projected image size
Table 1:
Image Size, Width and Height for lens at Maximum Image Size
Distance to
Screen (feet)
5.6 42 33 26 10 73 57 46 15 109 85 68 20 144 113 90 25 180 141 112 30 216 169 135 35 252 197 157 40 287 225 179 45 323 253 202 50 359 281 224
Diagonal
(inches)
Width
(inches)
Height
(inches)
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Table 2 :
Image Size, Width and Height for lens at Minimum Image Size
Distance to
Screen (feet)
5.6 29 23 18 10 51 40 32 15 76 60 48 20 101 79 63 25 126 99 79 30 151 118 94 35 176 138 110 40 201 157 126 45 226 177 141 50 251 197 157
Diagonal
(inches)
Width
(inches)
Height
(inches)
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RS-232 Terminal Specifications
Communication configuration
To control the LP 740 from your computer, connect the RS-232 cable and set your computer’s serial port settings to ma tch this communication configuration:
Setting Value
Bits per second 192000 Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Start bit 1
Command format
All commands consist of 3 alpha characters followed by a request, all enclosed in parentheses.
An example: (AAA####) where
( starts the command AAA denotes the command #### denotes the value to be written
(leading zeros not necessary)
)ends the command
NO TE: To assure the projector can process a command, wait 3 seconds before entering the next command.
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Appendix
Supported commands
Function Command Meaning
Power PWR 1=ON, 0=OFF Volume LMP 1=Volume Up,
0=Volume Down
Mute MTE 1=Mute On,
0=Mute Off
Track TRC 1=Phase Up,
0=Phase Down
Sync SYC 1=Sync Up, 0=Sync
Down
Bright BRT 1=Bright Up,
0=Bright Down
Resize RES 1=Expansion On,
0=Expansion Off
Source SRC 0=Computer
1=Video 2=S-video
Menu MNU 1=Menu On,
0=Menu Off
Zoom ZOM 1=Zoom +,
0=Zoom -
Point PNT 1=Pointer On,
0=Pointer Off
Mask MSK 1=Mask On,
0=Mask Off
Cursor CSR 0=Up, 1=Down
2=Right, 3=Left
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INDEX
A
accessories, ordering 34 activation comm ands for laptop com-
puters 35
adjusting
audio 19 image 19
volume 14 adjustments, saving 23 altitude limits 33 assistance. See Technical Support Audio Control 19 auto adjustments 15
B
buttons on keypad 14
C
cables
audio 7
composite video 8
ordering 34
power iii, 34
S-video 8
video 8 cleaning
fan filter 25
projection lens 25 colors
don’t match monitor colors 31
not displayed 29 compatibility
IBM-compatible 1
Macintosh 1 composite video cable
connecting 8 computers, compa t ible 1
connecting
IBM-compatible compu t er 7 power cord 9
video player 8 connector panel 6 cords. See cables Custom Setup 21
D
displaying Informat ion 22 displaying on-screen men us 14
F
filter, cleaning 25
H
hot surfaces iv
I
IBM-compatible compu t er s
compatibilit y 1
connecting 7 icons
on projector labels iii
on the projector 6 image
adjusting 9, 11
auto adjusting 15
colors don’t ma tch computer’s 31
focusing 11
has lines or spots 31
masking 15
not centered 29
not displayed 29
out of focus 31
quality iv, 29–32
resizing 14
resolution 1
restoring 15
reversed 31
reversing 21
size 41
streaked 31
too wide or too narro w 30
zooming 11, 15
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Index
Image Control 19 Invert modes 21
L
labels on projector iii lamp
ordering 34 overheating iv replacing 26 safety iii–iv timer 28 turns off unexpectedly 32
laptop computers
activation sequence to allow
secondary display 35 compatibilit y 7 connecting IBM-compatible 7
lens
cap 34 cleaning 25 safety iii
LP 740
cases 34 hot surfaces iv image size 5, 41 setting up 5 specifications 33 turning off 10 turning on 9 ventilation and overheating iv voiding the warranty iv
M
Macintosh computers
compatibilit y 1
masking the image 15 Menu button 16 menus. See on-screen menus monitor, projected colors don’t match
31
O
on-screen menus
Audio Control 19 Custom Setup 21 displaying 16 Image Control 19 Information 22 users memory load 23 users memory save 23
P
pointer, using 15 power cord
connecting 9 grounding iv ordering 34
safety iii Power Save modes 21 power source, safety ii i power switch 10 power up sequence 10, 30
R
repair. See Technical Support replacing projection lamp module 26 resetting lamp hour timer 28 resizing the image 14 resolution 1 restoring settings 23 restoring the image 15 RS-232
connector 6
specifications 43
supported commands 44
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S
safety guideline s iii –iv saving adjustments 23 Serial settings 21 service. See Technical Support SimulScan, using with PowerBooks 40 Sound modes 20 Source button 14 speakers
external 34 specifications 33 S-video
connecting 8
T
Technical Support
in Europe 4
in Singapore 4
in USA 4
information to have on hand
before you call 32
voiding the wa rranty iv temperature limits 33 test pattern 29 text not visible 29 timer, lamp 22 troubleshooting 29 turning off the project or 10 turning on the projector 9
V
vertical lines displayed 31 video mirroring on a PowerBook 40 Volume button 14 volume, adjusting 14
W
warranty iv, 34
Z
zooming the image 15
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