Page 7 - iv; Customer Service
iv S a f e t y I n s t r u c t i o n s Safety Terms: • Warning: Don’t look directly into the lens when the lamp is turned on. • Warning: To replace the lamp, turn the projector off by unplugging the power cord. To avoid burns, wait 60 minutes before opening the lamp door. Follow all instructions pro...
Page 8 - NOTE: The LP770 automatically; card that is included in the shipping box. For com-
1 INTRODUCTION The InFocus ® LP770™ multimedia projector combines powerful and sophisticated features with easy-to-use, intuitive controls. Built-in multimedia features include audio, a palette of 16.7 mil-lion colors and active matrix liquid crystal display (LCD) technol-ogy. It delivers crisp, cle...
Page 9 - Shipping box contents
2 I n t r o d u c t i o n NOTE: The contents of your shipping box may var y depending on the projector configuration you’ve ordered. F IGURE 1 Shipping box contents 1. LP770 projector + lens cap 7. Audio cable 2. User’s Guide and quick start card 8. Composite video cable 3. Power cord 9. PS/2 mouse ...
Page 10 - Projector overview; Usage Guidelines; Do not block the grills on the projector. Restricting the air flow
3 F IGURE 2 Projector overview Usage Guidelines • Do not look directly into the projection lens when the lamp 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 ...
Page 11 - If You Need Assistance; In Europe, call InFocus in The Netherlands at; Warranty
4 I n t r o d u c t i o n 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 34. Or, check the Service and Support section of our website at www.infocus.com/service. If those sources don’t answer your question, call...
Page 12 - SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR; Place the projector on a flat surface.; Projected image size at maximum zoom
5 SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR 1 Place the projector on a flat surface. • The projector must be within 10 feet (3 m) of your power source and within 6 feet (1.8 m) of your computer. • If you want to project from behind a translucent screen, set up the projector behind your screen. See “Image Reverse” on...
Page 14 - Connecting a Computer; NOTE: Many laptop computers; puter 1; NOTE: The projector must be; Computer Out; NOTE: If you are connecting an; Audio 1
7 Connecting a Computer 1 (Desktop models only) Locate the cable that connects your monitor to your computer. Unplug it from the computer. 2 Plug one end of the VESA computer cable into the video con-nector on your computer. NOTE: Many laptop computers do not automatically turn on their external vid...
Page 15 - Connecting a mouse via the USB connector
8 S e t t i n g u p t h e P r o j e c t o r Do you want to control the computer’s mouse from the projector’s remote or keypad?If your computer has a USB connector and is running Windows 98, use the USB mouse cable. NOTE: The USB mouse is suppor ted for use with Windows 98 only. 1 Plug the one end of...
Page 16 - Connecting a mouse via the PS/2 connector; Connecting a mouse via the ADB connector
9 F IGURE 7 Connecting a mouse via the PS/2 connector If your Macintosh computer has an ADB connector, use the ADB mouse adapter and the RS-232 cable. NOTE: You do not need to restar t your computer after connecting a USB mouse to use it (it is hot-plug- gable). You must restar t your com- puter aft...
Page 17 - Connecting a Video Player; CAUTION: Your video player; Plug the other yellow connector into the; Connecting the projector to a video player
10 S e t t i n g u p t h e P r o j e c t o r Connecting a Video Player The LP770 has 3 different connections for video players: S-video, composite video, and BNC (the S-video and BNC connections require cables not included with the LP770). 1 If your video player uses a round, one-prong composite vid...
Page 18 - Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image; NOTE: Always use the power cord; Power
11 4 Plug the audio cable’s white connector into the Left Audio connector on the projector; plug the audio cable’s red connec-tor into the Right Audio connector on the projector. The projector is compatible with these major broadcast video standards: NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, and SECAM. It...
Page 19 - Turning Off the Projector; NOTE: Do not turn the projector
12 S e t t i n g u p t h e P r o j e c t o r 6 Turn on your computer. NOTE: With some computers, the order in which you power up the equipment is ver y impor tant. Most computers should be turned on last, after all other peripherals have been turned on. Refer to your computer’s documentation to dete...
Page 20 - If the image is out of focus, use the; Using the Remote Control; NOTE: If you can’t aim the
13 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 21 - Remote control; If you are creating presentations in Microsoft
14 U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r F IGURE 10 Remote control NOTE: To control the computer’s mouse from the projector’s remote or keypad, you must connect the mouse cable to the projector. See page 8 for details. Press anywhere on the edge of the disk mouse to move the cursor on the screen. You ca...
Page 22 - Adjusting the Projector; To focus the image, press the; ments are available while in nor-; To raise the projector:; Adjusting the height of the projector
15 Adjusting the Projector To focus the image, press the Zoom/Focus button on the remote or keypad. “Focus” appears on the screen. Press the adjacent “+” or “-” buttons until the image is clear. To zoom the image, press the Zoom/Focus button again. “Zoom” appears on the screen. Press the “+” or “-” ...
Page 23 - Using the Keypad and Remote Buttons; Keypad; Remote
16 U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r Using the Keypad and Remote Buttons This section provides a reference to the keypad and remote but-tons. F IGURE 12 Keypad F IGURE 13 Remote power LED lamp LED temp LED
Page 25 - Remote only buttons; attempts to expand the image to
18 U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r Press Video to display the image from your video player. Press Video again to toggle between video 1 and video 2. Zoom/Focus To focus the image, press the Zoom/Focus button on the remote or keypad. “Focus” appears on the screen. Press the adjacent “+” or “-” butt...
Page 26 - NOTE: Volume adjustments are; Keypad LEDs; LEDs
19 Volume + or - • To increase the volume, press + . The volume control bar appears on the screen. The bar disappears 10 seconds after you release the volume buttons. • To decrease the volume, press -. NOTE: Volume adjustments are not available while the menus are displayed, and do not affect exter-...
Page 27 - Using the On-Screen Menus; Menu; Menus; Enter
20 U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r Using the On-Screen Menus The projector has five menus that allow you to make image adjustments and change a variety of settings. Most of these adjustments aren’t available directly from the keypad or remote. To open the on-screen menus, press the Menu button on ...
Page 28 - Picture Menu; Picture menu; Contrast
21 Picture Menu F IGURE 16 Picture 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. • Press the left arrow button to decrease the contrast. • Press the right ...
Page 29 - Color temperature sub-menu; Sharpness
22 U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r F IGURE 17 Color temperature sub-menu Sharpness The sharpness setting adjusts the edges of a computer image. • Press the left arrow button to decrease the sharpness. • Press the right arrow button to increase the sharpness. Tint The tint adjusts the red and green...
Page 30 - Audio Menu; Audio menu; Bass; ments do not affect external; Treble; Expand is not available.
23 Audio Menu F IGURE 18 Audio menu Bass The bass setting controls the low frequencies of your audio source. NOTE: Bass and treble adjust- ments do not affect external speakers. • Press the left arrow button to decrease the bass. • Press the right arrow button to increase the bass. Bass adjustments ...
Page 31 - Installation Menu; Installation menu; Image Reverse; NOTE: To order the LP770; Keystone
24 U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r Installation Menu F IGURE 19 Installation menu Image Reverse NOTE: To order the LP770 Ceiling Mount, see “Optional Accessories” on page 41. Use this option to change the projection for ceiling mounted or rear projection installations. • Press the right arrow once...
Page 32 - Option Menu; Option menu
25 Auto Power Off This option lets you select how long the lamp stays on after no source is detected. After the specified time, the lamp goes out and the projector enters standby mode. Select 0 to cancel this func-tion. Test Signal Turn this on to display a test signal. Remove the test signal by pre...
Page 33 - Cinema Mode; NOTE: Use this feature only; Video Signal
26 U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r Cinema Mode NOTE: Use this feature only when viewing movies. Images from other sources may be degraded. This option corrects line gaps and reduces the flicker in DVD and LaserDisk movie images using an S-video connection. Select Auto (for movie images) or Off. Vi...
Page 34 - Signal Menu; Signal menu; Horizontal Position
27 Signal Menu F IGURE 21 Signal menu NOTE: Some screen savers inter- fere with signal detection. If you’re experiencing problems, tr y turning your screen saver off. Horizontal Position Highlight Horizontal Position, then press the left arrow button to move the image left or press the right arrow b...
Page 35 - Tracking; Clamp Position/Clamp Width
28 U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r NOTE: The Fine Sync , Tracking, Horiz. Position and Ver t. Position options are available only for computer sources . The projector sets these options automatically for a video source. Tracking The projector adjusts tracking automatically to match the video signa...
Page 36 - NOTE: Replacement filters are
29 MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING This section describes how to: • clean the lens • clean the air filters • replace the projection lamp • replace the batteries in the remote • use the Kensington lock feature • troubleshoot the projector Cleaning the Lens Follow these steps to clean the projection...
Page 37 - Filter doors; Turn the projector over and remove the larger filter door.; Removing the filter door; Remove the filter from the filter door.
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 23 Filter doors 2 Turn the projector over and remove the larger filter door. • Press the door ’s tab and lift out. F IGURE 24 Removing the filter door 3 Remove the filter from the filter door. 4 Wash the filter. • Use water with a ...
Page 38 - Replacing the Projection Lamp; Follow these steps to replace the projection lamp:; CAUTION: Never operate the
31 F IGURE 25 Removing the filter door 7 Use a vacuum cleaner to remove the dust from the filter, then reinstall the filter. Replacing the Projection Lamp WARNING: To avoid burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 60 minutes before you open the lamp module door. Never extract the lamp module ...
Page 39 - Removing the screws on the lamp module; Lift up the metal handle and pull the module out (Figure 28).; Removing the lamp module; Tighten the screws on the outside of the module.
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 27 Removing the screws on the lamp module 5 Lift up the metal handle and pull the module out (Figure 28). F IGURE 28 Removing the lamp module WARNING: Do not drop the lamp module or touch the glass bulb! The glass may shatter and c...
Page 40 - Replacing the Batteries in the Remote Control; Follow these steps to replace the batteries:; Using the Kensington Lock; Connecting the Kensington Lock
33 Replacing the Batteries in the Remote Control The life of the batteries depends on how often and how long you use the remote. Symptoms of low battery charge include erratic responses when using the remote and a reduced range of opera-tion. Follow these steps to replace the batteries: 1 Turn the r...
Page 41 - Troubleshooting; LED indicators; Problem: Nothing on projection screen; NOTE: If you accidentally use the
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 LED indicators Problem: Nothing on projection screen NOTE: If you accidentally use the Main power switch to turn the projector off while the lamp is on or still cooling, allow the projector to cool for 10 minutes before att...
Page 46 - Operating
39 APPENDIX Specifications The LP770 must be operated and stored within the temperature and humidity ranges specified. Temperature Operating 41 to 104 ° F (5 to 40 ° C) at sea level 95 ° F (354 ° C) maximum at 9,000 feet Humidity Operating and non-oper. 30% to 90% relative humidity, non-condensing D...
Page 47 - Accessories; approved accessories . Other; Power Cords (one ships with projector, type depends on country); Quick Star t card
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. Power Cords (one ships with projector, type depends on country) Standard Accessories (ship with the projector) Part Number Quick Star t card 009-0458-xx User’s Guide ...
Page 48 - Optional Accessories
41 NOTE: You can purchase these items by contacting your dealer or InFocus Catalog Sales at 1-800-660-0024. Optional Accessories LP770 Deluxe Carry Case CA-C180 LP770 Shipping Case (ATA approved) CA-C184 LP770 Deluxe Travel Case CA-C182 Macintosh Adaptor SP-MACADPT GyroPoint II Radio Frequency Remot...
Page 49 - Portable and Laptop Activation Chart; NOTE: Visit our website at; 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. Many laptop computers do not automatically turn on their exter-nal video port when a projector is connected. Activation ...
Page 50 - Computer
43 Compaq* ** Ctrl-Alt-< Ctrl-Alt-> FN-F4 FN-F4 automatic automatic mode/? (for setup option) mode/? (for setup option) Compuadd* ** automatic automatic Alt-F for screen setup option Alt-F for screen setup option Data General Ctrl-Alt-Command Ctrl-Alt-Command Data General Walkabout 2 CRT/X at ...
Page 53 - Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer; Using SimulScan
46 A p p e n d i x 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...
Page 54 - Projected Image Size; NOTE: Use the graph and tables; Projected image size
47 Projected Image Size NOTE: Use the graph and tables to help you determine projected image sizes. F IGURE 30 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 Ser- vice and Suppor t section. Tabl...
Page 56 - INDEX
49 INDEX A accessories, ordering 40, 41activation commands for laptop com- puters 42 adjusting bass 23brightness 21color 22contrast 21tint 22volume 19 adjusting the height of the projector 15altitude limits 39Anamorphic 28assistance. See Technical SupportAudio menu 23Audio menu options Bass 23P in P...
