InFocus LP 840/LP 850 - Manual

6 Connector Panel The projector provides three computer and three video connection options: • one M1-D (DVI with USB) • one VESA computer • one BNC (RGBHV and Pr, Pb, Y) • one component RCA video (Pr, Pb, Y) • one S-video • one composite RCA video The projector provides computer and video connectors...

7 Positioning the projector To determine where to position the projector, consider the size and shape of your screen, the location of your power outlets, and the distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment. Here are some general guide-lines: • Position the projector on a flat surfa...

8 Connecting a computer Required computer connections Connect one end of the VESA computer cable to the Computer 2 connector on the projector. Connect the other end to the video port on your computer. If you are using a desktop computer, you first need to disconnect the moni-tor cable from the compu...

9 If you are using a desktop computer and want to see the image on your computer screen as well as on the projection screen, plug the monitor cable to the Monitor out connector on the projector. You can also connect to your computer using a BNC cable. Connect the BNC connectors on the BNC cable to t...

10 Displaying a computer image Remove the lens cap. Press the power switch on the back of the projector to the on position, then press the Power button on the top of the projector or the remote. The LED flashes green and the fans start to run. When the lamp comes on, the startup screen is displayed ...

11 First-time projector use with Windows 98 The first time you connect a computer running Windows 98 to the projector, the computer recognizes the projector as “new hardware” and the Add New Hardware Wizard appears. Follow these instructions to use the Wiz-ard to load the correct driver (which was i...

12 Skip this page if you did not connect a USB mouse cable For Windows 98: • If you connected the USB cable, the Add New Hardware Wizard appears again. Drivers must be installed to use the USB functionality. • The Wizard launches two times . The first time it detects a USB Human Interface Device (fo...

13 Adjusting the image Adjust the height of the projector, if necessary, by pressing the release but-tons on each side of the projector ’s front to extend the elevator feet. Position the projector the desired distance from the screen at a 90 degree angle (perpendicular) to the screen. See page 43 fo...

14 Connecting a video device Standard video connections Plug the audio/video (A/V) cable’s yellow connector into the video-out connector on the video device. Plug the other yellow connector into the yel-low Video 3 connector on the projector. Plug a white connector into the left audio out connector ...

16 Displaying a video image Remove the lens cap. Press the power switch on the back of the projector to the on position, then press the Power button on the top of the projector. The LED flashes green and the fans start to run. When the lamp comes on, the startup screen is displayed and the LED is st...

18 Shutting down the projector The projector automatically blanks the screen after no active source is detected for 30 minutes. This blank screen helps preserve the life of the pro-jector. The image returns when an active source is detected or a remote or keypad button is pressed. Screen Save You ca...

20 No computer image, just the words “Signal out of range” Adjust computer refresh rate in Control Panel>Display>Settings>Advanced>Adapter (location varies by operating system) Computer image projected A Signal out of range You may also need to set a different resolution on your computer...

23 Image upside down Turn on/off Ceiling in Settings>System menu Correct image Image reversed left to right Turn on/off Rear in Settings>System menu Correct image Projected colors don’t match source Adjust color, tint, color temperature, brightness, contrast in the menus Correct image A B A B ...

24 Lamp won’t turn on, Temp LED solid red (page 46) Make sure vents aren’t blocked; allow projector to cool for one minute Unplug projector; wait one minute; plug in projector and turn it on: lamp lights Lamp won’t turn on, Lamp LED blinking red (page 46) Lamp must be replaced (page 40) Lamp turns o...

25 Still having problems? If you need assistance, visit our website or call us. See the inside of the back cover for a list of all contact numbers and relevant web addresses. This product is backed by a limited two-year warranty. An extended war-ranty plan may be purchased from your dealer. When sen...

26 Using the keypad buttons Most buttons are described in detail in other sections, but here is an over-view of their functions: power –turns the projector on (page 10) and off (page 16). lens shift –shifts the projected image up or down zoom –moves the projected image closer or further away. focus ...

27 Using the remote control The remote uses two (2) provided AAA batteries. They are easily installed by sliding the cover off the remote's back, aligning the + and - ends of the batteries, sliding them into place, and then replacing the cover. To operate, point the remote at the projection screen o...

28 Using the audio To play sound from the projector, connect your source to the Audio In con-nector on the projector. To adjust the volume, use the buttons on the keypad or remote. To adjust the balance, or loudness, use the Audio menu (see page 35). To mute the sound, press the Mute button. Trouble...

29 Optimizing computer images After your computer is connected properly and the computer ’s image is on the screen, you can optimize the image using the onscreen menus. For gen-eral information on using the menus, see page 31. • Adjust the Keystone, Contrast, or Brightness in the Picture menu. • Cha...

31 Using the menus To open the menus, press the menu button on the keypad or remote. (The menus automatically close after 60 seconds if no buttons are pressed.) The Main menu appears. Use the arrow buttons to move up and down to high-light the desired submenu, then press the Select button. To change...

32 Picture menu To adjust the following six settings, highlight the setting, press Select , use the up and down arrows to adjust the values, then press select to confirm the changes. Zoom : allows you to adjust a lens to zoom in and out. Highlight Zoom, then press the up or down arrows on the keypad...

33 Presets : The provided Presets optimize the projector for displaying com- puter presentations, photographs, film images, and video images. (Film input is material originally captured on a film camera, like a movie; video input is material originally captured on a video camera, like a TV show or s...

34 Advanced settings Sharpness : (video sources only) changes the clarity of the edges of a video image. Select a sharpness setting. Color Space : This option applies to computer and component video sources. It allows you to select a color space that has been specifically tuned for the input signal....

35 Settings menu Audio : allows adjustments to the Balance and Volume. Also allows you to turn on and off the Internal speakers, and projector startup Chime. Sources : allows you to assign a particular input to a specific source key when using the Integrator remote. Also allows selection of a defaul...

36 Screen Save : automatically blanks the screen after no signals are detected for five minutes. The image returns when an active source is detected or a remote or keypad button is pressed. Screen Save is disabled when Power Save is enabled. Startup Logo: allows you to display a blank Black, White, ...

39 Maintenance NOTE : When you are performing maintenance activities on your projector, keep in mind that you should only remove screws that are single-slot, or flathead, screws. Any other type of screw, such as a phillips or star should not be removed. These types of screws should only be removed b...

40 6 To remove a lens, push the lever inside the lens housing and turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops. Remove the lens. 7 To install a new lens, place it in the opening through the front of the pro-jector, aligning the red dot (near the base of the lens) with the red dot on the projector. ...

41 4 Loosen the three captive screws on the lamp module. WARNINGS : • To avoid burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 60 minutes before you replace the lamp . • Do not drop the lamp module. The glass may shatter and cause injury . • Do not touch the glass lamp screen. Fingerprints can obscu...

42 Cleaning the dust filter 1 Turn off the projector and unplug the power cable. 2 Wait 60 minutes to allow the projector to cool thoroughly. WARNING : To avoid burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 60 minutes before you clean or replace the dust filter . 3 Remove the dust filter grill doo...

43 Appendix Projected image size NOTE : Visit our website for an interactive image size calculator. Table 1: Projection sizes: Standard lens (1.5 - 2.2:1 throw ratio) The image offset range for the standard lens is 10:1 (100%) to 1:1 (50%). Table 2: Projection sizes: Short Fixed lens (0.8:1 throw ra...

46 LED Behavior LED color/behavior Meaning Power: blinking greenTemp: N/ALamp: N/A The power switch has been toggled on and the software is initializing, or the projector is powering down and the fans are running to cool the lamp. Power: blinking green (once)Temp: N/ALamp: N/A Power Save or Screen S...

47 RS-232 commands Communication Configuration Visit our website for additional RS-232 settings and information. To control this projector via RS-232, connect a null modem cable and set the control system serial port settings to match the following communication configuration: Command Format All com...

52 Function Com-mand Min Max De-fault Step PiP Size Selection0: off1: small2: medium3: large PSS at RW 0 3 0 PiP Input3: video 21: video 3 PIN at RW 3 4 3 PiP Position0: lower right1: upper right2: lower left3: lower right10: user PPO at RW 0 4 2

53 Numerics 1024x768 resolution 6 A About 38Aspect Ratio 38audio 29Audio In connector 9, 15Auto Image 38Auto Power 36Autosource 36 B Blank 38BNC 10, 16BNC connectors 16Brightness 14 C Capture Position 37Capture Start 37changing the lens 40cleaning the dust filter 43cleaning the lens 40Color 18colors...

55 S security lock 43Serial connection 10serial connection 7Service 39Service Code 39Settings menu 36shutdown projector 19 solid red 47Source 38Source troubleshooting 20Sources 36Subnet mask 39S-video connector 15 T Tint 18Troubleshooting 20troubleshooting 19 U USB, using your mouse 9 V video 16Vide...

56 Limited Warranty InFocus Corporation (“InFocus”) warrants that the Projector (“Product”) purchasedfrom InFocus, an InFocus distributor, or an InFocus reseller will conform to the man-ufacturer's specifications and be free from defects in material or workmanship for theWarranty period provided bel...

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