Page 6 - ii; Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer
ii T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s Appendix 39 Specifications 39Accessories 40Portable and Laptop Activation Chart 42 Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer 47 Projected Image Size 48 Index 49
Page 8 - iv; Important Operating Considerations
iv S a f e t y I n s t r u c t i o n s • 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 9 - INTRODUCTION; The InFocus; Image Resolution; The LP280 automatically
1 INTRODUCTION The InFocus ® LP280™ and LP290™ multimedia projectors are specifically designed for multipurpose use. They are easy to con-nect, easy to use, easy to transport, and easy to maintain. The LP280 has native SVGA 800x600 resolution, the LP290 has XGA 1024x768 resolution. The user interfac...
Page 10 - Quick Start
2 I n t r o d u c t i o n Compatibility The projector is compatible with a wide variety of computers and video devices, including: • IBM-compatible computers, including laptops, up to 1280x1024 resolution. • Apple ® Macintosh ® and PowerBook ® computers up to 1280x1024 resolution. • Most standard VC...
Page 11 - Shipping box contents
3 F IGURE 1 Shipping box contents 1. Projector + lens cap 6. Computer cable 2. Soft carry case 7. PS/2 mouse cable 3. User’s Guide, Quick Start card, and CD 8. USB mouse cable 4. Remote control 9. S-Video cable 5. Power cord* 10. Audio/Video cable *additional country-dependant power cords may be inc...
Page 12 - Front view of projector; Rear view of projector
4 I n t r o d u c t i o n F IGURE 2 Front view of projector F IGURE 3 Rear view of projector keypad zoom ring focus ring foot release IR sensor connectors security lock powercordconnector foot release dust filters adjustable foot lamp door IR sensor
Page 14 - Warranty
6 I n t r o d u c t i o n Warranty This product is backed by a limited two-year warranty. The details of the warranty are printed at the back of this manual. An extended warranty plan may be purchased from your InFocus dealer, any time during the original two year warranty period. Refer to page 41 f...
Page 15 - SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR; Place the projector on a flat surface.; The projector must be at; Projected image size at minimum zoom; Make sure the projector and the computer are turned off.
7 SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR 1 Place the projector on a flat surface. • The projector must be within 6 feet (1.8 m) of your power source and your computer. • If you want to project from behind a translucent screen, set up the projector behind your screen. See “Rear” on page 25 to reverse the image. • ...
Page 16 - NOTE
8 S e t t i n g u p t h e P r o j e c t o r NOTE : Before you continue, make sure the projector and all other equipment is turned off. If you’re connecting a computer, make sure the distance between it and the projector is 6 feet or less. F IGURE 5 Connector panel NOTE: If you are connecting an olde...
Page 17 - Connecting a Computer; connector on the projector.; Do you want to play your computer’s audio on the projector?
9 Connecting a Computer NOTE: Many laptop computers do not automatically turn on their external video por t when a sec- ondar y display device such as a projector is connected. Refer to your computer manual for the command that activates the exter- nal video por t. Activation com- mands for some lap...
Page 19 - Connecting a Video Player; Connecting the projector to a VCR using the A/V cable
11 Connecting a Video Player If your video device (VCR, DVD player, video camera) uses a round, one-prong composite video connector, use the composite audio/video (A/V) cable provided. The end with 2 connectors attaches to the projector, the other end attaches to the video device. • If your video de...
Page 21 - Powering up the Projector; Video; Menu
13 Powering up the Projector NOTE : Always use the power cord that shipped with the projector. 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Plug the power cord into the back of the projector, then plug it into your electrical outlet. A surge-protected power strip is recommended. • The LED on the top of the projector (F...
Page 22 - Turning Off the Projector; To maximize lamp life,; Power
14 S e t t i n g u p t h e P r o j e c t o r Turning Off the Projector To turn off the projector, press the Power button. A dialog box appears, asking for confirmation. Press the Power button again to turn the lamp off. The fans continue to run for a minute, then the projector shuts off. If you want...
Page 23 - To obtain the best overall; Focus ring and zoom ring
15 USING THE PROJECTOR This section describes how to use and make adjustments to the projector. It also provides a reference to the keypad and remote buttons and the options available from the on-screen menus. Basic Image Adjustment 1 Make sure you have powered up your equipment in the right order (...
Page 24 - To raise the projector:; Adjusting the height of the projector
16 U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r The projector is equipped with a self-locking, quick-release feet and buttons. To raise the projector: 1 Raise the projector to the height you want, then press and hold the foot release buttons. Release the buttons to lock the feet into position (Figure 9). 2 If ...
Page 25 - Using the Remote Control; Remote control
17 Using the Remote Control To control the computer ’s mouse from the projector ’s remote, you must connect the USB or PS/2 mouse cables to the computer and the projector. See page 10 for details. Point the remote control at the projection screen or at the front or rear of the projector (not at the ...
Page 26 - Using the Keypad and Remote Buttons; Keypad and remote buttons
18 U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r Using the Keypad and Remote Buttons While the menus are displayed, the Keystone and Volume buttons on the keypad and the arrow buttons on the remote act as menu navigation and adjustment buttons and the Source/Select button on the keypad and the Select button on ...
Page 27 - Adjusting the keystone
19 Volume Press the Volume buttons to adjust the volume. Arrow buttons Use these buttons to navigate through and make adjustments to the on-screen menus. See “Using the On-Screen Menus” on page 21 for details. Keystone Use this feature to adjust the image vertically and make a squarer image. 1 Press...
Page 28 - Press this button to display a black screen.
20 U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r Black (remote only) Press this button to display a black screen. Effect (remote only) Press this button to invoke the presentation effect. The default effect is magnify. You can select among freeze, black, mute, and 16:9. See page 26 for details. To use the magni...
Page 29 - Using the On-Screen Menus; Some menu items may be
21 Using the On-Screen Menus The projector has menus that allow you to make image adjust- ments and change a variety of settings. NOTE: Some menu items may be grayed out (dimmed) at certain times. This indicates the item is not applicable to your setup or the item is not enabled until another select...
Page 30 - Basic Menu; Basic menu; Contrast; The color setting applies; Color
22 U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r Basic Menu F IGURE 14 Basic menu Contrast The contrast controls the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the picture. Adjusting the contrast changes the amount of black and white in the image. 1 Use the up and down arrows to highlight Co...
Page 32 - Setup menu; Setup and Picture menus
24 U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r Setup menu F IGURE 15 Setup and Picture menus Picture menu • Screen Aspect : The default is 4:3. Click 16:9 if you are watching videos in widescreen format. Highlight Screen Aspect, press Source/Select , use the up and down arrows to highlight your selection, pre...
Page 33 - System menu
25 System menu Turn the features in the System menu on and off by highlighting them and pressing Source/Select . A checkmark in the box indi- cates the feature is on; an empty box means the feature is off. F IGURE 16 System menu • Ceiling : This turns the image upside down for ceiling-mounted projec...
Page 34 - Language menu; to choose a different one.; Effect menu; : This allows you to enlarge and display different parts
26 U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r Language menu You can display the on-screen menus in English, German, Span-ish, French, Italian, Dutch, Norwegian, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, or Simplified Chinese. Highlight the desired language, then press Source/Select . The menus redraw immediately. F IGU...
Page 35 - Service menu; Factory reset
27 Service menu F IGURE 19 Service menu • Factory reset : This resets all options to the original factory set- tings. Highlight it, then press Source/Select . A confirmation dialog box appears. Press Source/Select to reset, press the right arrow button to highlight No, then press Source/Select if yo...
Page 36 - Userlogo menu
28 U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r Userlogo menu This menu allows you to display a blank blue or black screen instead of the default InFocus screen when no source is detected. Highlight the desired color, press Source/Select , then press the left arrow to return to the previous menu. F IGURE 20 Us...
Page 38 - Removing the filter doors; Replace the filter doors and tighten the screws.; Replacing the filter doors
30 M a i n t e n a n c e & T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g F IGURE 21 Removing the filter doors 3 Remove the filter doors and clean them using a vacuum cleaner on low power. 4 Replace the filter doors and tighten the screws. F IGURE 22 Replacing the filter doors
Page 39 - Replacing the Projection Lamp; Follow these steps to replace the projection lamp:
31 Replacing the Projection Lamp WARNING: To avoid burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 60 minutes before you replace the lamp. Never extract the lamp housing while the projec- tor is operating. The lamp hour timer in the Service Info menu counts the number of hours the lamp has been in u...
Page 40 - Removing the lamp housing; Install the new lamp housing and tighten the screws.; Do not drop the; Replacing the Batteries in the Remote Control; Follow these steps to replace the batteries:
32 M a i n t e n a n c e & T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g F IGURE 24 Removing the lamp housing 5 Install the new lamp housing and tighten the screws. WARNING: Do not drop the lamp module or touch the glass bulb! The glass may shatter and cause injur y. 6 Plug in the power cord and press the Power...
Page 41 - Replacing the batteries in the remote; Using the Security Lock; Installing the security lock
33 F IGURE 25 Replacing the batteries in the remote 5 Slide the two tabs on the battery door into position, press the release tab and push the door into the remote to re-install the door. Using the Security Lock The projector has a security connector for use with a PC Guardian Cable Lock System (Fig...
Page 42 - Troubleshooting; Problem: The projector is not running
34 M a i n t e n a n c e & T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Troubleshooting LEDs The Alarm LED on top of the projector (Figure 11 on page 18) will alert you to certain problems. • A solid red Alarm LED means it is time to change the lamp. See page 31. • A blinking red Alarm LED means the projector ...
Page 47 - Operating
39 APPENDIX Specifications The projector must be operated and stored within the tempera-ture and humidity ranges specified. Temperature Operating 41 to 95 ° F (5 to 35 ° C) at sea level 41 to 86 ° F (5 to 30 ° C) at 10,000 feet Non-operating -4 to 140 ° F (-20 to 60 ° C) Altitude Operating 0 to 10,0...
Page 48 - Accessories; approved accessories . Other; Part Number
40 A p p e n d i x Accessories NOTE: Use only InFocus- approved accessories . Other products have not been tested with the projector. Standard Accessories (ship with the projector) Part Number Quick Start card 801967 User’s Guide 801469 Soft Case 420074 Shipping Box (with packaging) 420071 Computer ...
Page 49 - Optional Accessories
41 NOTE: You can purchase these items by contacting your dealer or InFocus Catalog Sales at 1-800-660-0024. Optional Accessories Shipping Case (ATA approved) CA-ATA-004 Samsonite Travel Case CA-WHL-002 Deluxe Carry Case CA-C132 Ceiling Mount Kit SP-CEIL-LMP2 Macintosh Adaptor SP-MACADPT GyroMouse RF...
Page 50 - Portable and Laptop Activation Chart; is labeled with an icon, for example
42 A p p e n d i x Portable and Laptop Activation Chart NOTE: Visit our website at www.infocus.com for the most current activation char t. It is located in the Technical Librar y in the Service and Suppor t section. Many laptop computers do not automatically turn on their exter-nal video port when a...
Page 51 - Computer
43 Bondwell LCD or CRT options after bootup reboot for LCD or CRT options to appear Chaplet** setup screen setup screen FN-F6 FN-F6 FN-F4 FN-F4 Chembook FN-F6 FN-F6 Commax Ctrl-Alt-#6 Ctrl-Alt-#5 Compaq* ** Ctrl-Alt-< Ctrl-Alt-> FN-F4 FN-F4 automatic automatic mode/? (for setup option) mode/? ...
Page 55 - Using SimulScan
47 Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer When you turn video mirroring (called SimulScan in newer Pow-erBooks—see below) on, the projector displays the same informa-tion that appears on your PowerBook’s built-in screen. When video mirroring is off, the projector acts like a separate displa...
Page 56 - Projected Image Size; maximum image size; Range of distance to the screen for a given screen size
48 A p p e n d i x Projected Image Size NOTE: Use the graph and table to help you determine projected image sizes. F IGURE 27 Projected image size NOTE: Visit our website at www.infocus.com for an interactive image size calculator. It is located in the Technical Librar y in the Service and Suppor t ...
Page 57 - INDEX; Numerics
49 INDEX Numerics 16 by 9 format 26 A accessories, ordering 40, 41activation commands for laptop com- puters 42 adjusting brightness 22color 22contrast 22height of projector 15image position 24image width 24keystone 23 adjusting the image 24altitude limits 39assistance. See Technical Support B Basic...
