InFocus LP930 - Manual

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 45. Or, check the Service and Support section of our website at http://www.infocus.com/service. You’ll find a Technical Library, FAQs, and...

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 “Rear Projection” ...

6 S e t t i n g u p t h e P r o j e c t o r F IGURE 3 Projected image size for 10’ diagonal image size The projector is equipped with a lens shift feature that allows you to adjust the projection height (move the image along the wall) without moving the projector, while still maintaining a perfectly...

7 The bottom of the image can move from half way below the pro-jector ’s lens (Figure 5) to parallel with the lens (Figure 6). Example: With a 10’ image, at the lowest projection angle, the bot- tom of the image is 5’ below the projector ’s lens; at the highest projection angle, the bottom of the im...

9 F IGURE 7 Lens shift with ceiling-mounted projector 3 Make sure the projector is unplugged and your computer is turned off. Now you’re ready to connect your equipment. NOTE : The CableWizard connec- tor is used with the optional CableWizard2 or 3, a connection hub containing mouse, audio, monitor ...

10 S e t t i n g u p t h e P r o j e c t o r F IGURE 8 Connector panel NOTE : Make sure all equipment is turned off before connecting equipment. The projector has the following audio/video inputs: L L In out In In L H V R R R Cb R Y G Cr B VESA M1-DA CableWizard Video S-Video USB WiredRemote RS232 S...

11 Connecting a Computer Using a VESA Cable This input is designated Computer VESA. NOTE: If you are connecting an older Macintosh computer that has a 2-row 15-pin connector, you must use a Mac adaptor between the computer and the projector. See “Optional Accessories” on page 50. 1 Plug one end of t...

12 S e t t i n g u p t h e P r o j e c t o r Connecting a Computer with an M1-DA Cable See “Optional Accessories” on page 50 to order this cable. This input is designated Computer M1 Analog or Computer M1 Digital. 1 Plug the end of the M1-DA computer cable into the M1-DA connector on the projector. ...

13 Connecting a Video Player There are 3 video inputs: Composite video, S-video, and Compo-nent video. For Composite and S-video, follow these instructions: 1 If your video player uses a round, one-prong composite video connector, you’ll need only the A/V cable that shipped with the projector. • If ...

14 S e t t i n g u p t h e P r o j e c t o r F IGURE 12 Connecting the projector to a video player using an S-video cable and the A/V cable 4 Plug the A/V cable’s white connector into the left “audio out” connector on your video player. Plug the cable’s red connector into the right “audio out” conne...

15 Connecting External Speakers To connect one or two external speakers, plug the speaker cable into the out (audio out) connectors on the projector. The external speaker ’s volume is controlled by the projector; see “Vol-ume + or -” on page 26. F IGURE 13 Connecting external speakers Connecting the...

16 S e t t i n g u p t h e P r o j e c t o r Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image NOTE : Always use the power cord that shipped with the projector. 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Plug the power cord into the side of the projector, then plug it into your electrical outlet. A surge-protected po...

17 Turning Off the Projector If you want to blank the screen for a short period of time, press the standby button on the keypad or remote. This blanks the screen for fifteen minutes, but keeps the projector running. (You can change the amount of time the projector stays in standby mode; see “Standby...

20 U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r Adjusting the Projector To focus the image, rotate the focus ring (Figure 15) until the image is clear. To zoom the image, rotate the zoom ring. This adjusts the image size without affecting focus. F IGURE 15 Focus ring and zoom ring The projector is equipped wit...

21 To adjust the height of the projector, press and hold the elevator button, raise the projector to the desired height, then release the button to lock the foot into position. Rotate the leveling knob, if necessary, to adjust the angle of the projected image. F IGURE 17 Adjusting the height of the ...

22 U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r Using the Remote Control NOTE: If you can’t aim the remote control at the projector so that its signal is received — for example, when using rear projection or in a large auditorium — connect it directly to the projector with the optional remote control cable. To...

23 Press anywhere on the edge of the disk mouse to move the cursor on the screen. You can move the cursor at any angle by pressing the corresponding edge of the disk. The mouse button on the top of the remote simulates your computer ’s right mouse button; the button on the bottom simulates your comp...

24 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 volume, source, and standby buttons on the keypad act as menu navigation buttons. See “Using the On-Screen Menus” on page 27 for details. F IGURE 20 Keypad buttons F IGURE 21 Remote buttons so...

27 Using the On-Screen Menus The projector has six drop-down 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. NOTE: Some menu items may be grayed out at cer tain times . This indicates the item is no...

28 U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r Display Menu F IGURE 23 Display menu Brightness Adjusting the brightness changes the intensity of the image. • Press the left mouse button to darken the image. • Press the right mouse button to lighten the image. Contrast The contrast controls the degree of diffe...

30 U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r Audio Menu F IGURE 24 Audio menu Volume NOTE: Changing the volume using the menu is the same as changing it using the remote or keypad. • Press the left mouse button to decrease the volume. • Press the right mouse button to increase the volume. Volume adjustments...

31 Balance The Balance setting controls the balance between the left and right speakers. The Balance setting applies to all sources you have connected. • Press the left mouse button to increase the amount of sound coming from the left speaker; press the right mouse button to increase the amount of s...

32 U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r Image Menu F IGURE 25 Image menu NOTE: Some screen savers interfere with the operation of Auto Image. If you’re experiencing problems, try turning your screen saver off, then turning Auto Image off and back on. Overscan This option crops all the edges of the imag...

34 U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r Horizontal position Follow these steps to manually adjust the horizontal position: 1 Turn Auto Image off. 2 Highlight Horizontal position, then press the left mouse but-ton to move the image right or press the right mouse button to move the image left. Positionin...

35 Controls Menu F IGURE 26 Controls menu Video Standard NOTE: If you already know the video standard used in your geo- graphical area, it’s often best to manually select it. When Video standard is set to Auto, the projector attempts to pick the video standard (NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N,PAL...

38 U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r Language Menu F IGURE 27 Language menu You can display the on-screen menus in English, French, German, Spanish, Chinese or Japanese. • Move the cursor to the language you want, then click the left or right mouse button. The menus redraw immediately. Status Menu T...

41 MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING This section describes how to: • clean the lens • replace the projection lamp • replace the batteries in the remote • use the security lock feature • troubleshoot the projector Cleaning the Lens Follow these steps to clean the projection lens: 1 Apply a non-abras...

42 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 WARNING: Be extremely careful when removing the lamp module. In the unlikely event that the bulb ruptures, small glass fragments may be generated. The lamp module is designed to contain these fragments, but use caution when removing the la...

43 5 Lift and grasp the metal handle and pull the module out (Fig-ure 31). Dispose of the lamp module in an environmentally proper manner. F IGURE 31 Removing the lamp module WARNING: Do not drop the lamp module or touch the glass bulb! The glass may shatter and cause injury. 6 Install the new lamp ...

44 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 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....

47 Problem: the projector displays vertical lines, “bleeding” or spots • Adjust the brightness. See “Brightness” on page 28. • Check the projection lens to see if it needs cleaning. Problem: no sound • Adjust volume. • Verify audio/input connections. Make sure you have selected the proper audio sour...

48 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 Problem: Lamp shuts off • A minor power surge may cause the lamp to shut off. Unplug the projector, wait at least a minute, then plug it back in. • Make sure the vents are not blocked. The most current troubleshooting information can be fo...

49 APPENDIX Specifications The projector must be operated and stored within the tempera-ture and humidity ranges specified. Temperature Operating 50 to 104 ° F (10 to 40 ° C) Non-operating -4 to 158 ° F (-20 to 70 ° C) Humidity Operating and non-oper. 10% to 90% relative humidity, non-condensing Dim...

50 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) NOTE: You can purchase these items by contacting your dealer or InFocus Catalog Sales at 1-800-660-0024...

52 A p p e n d i x Portable and Laptop Activation Chart Many laptop computers do not automatically turn on their exter-nal video port when a projector is connected. Activation com-mands for some laptop computers are listed in the following table. (If your computer is not listed or the given command ...

53 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/? ...

57 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...

58 A p p e n d i x Projected Image Sizes NOTE: Use the tables to help you determine projected image sizes. 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 section. Table 4: Diagonal Image Size an...

59 RS232 Terminal Specifications Communication configuration To control the projector from an LCD control panel or terminal software, connect a null modem type RS232 cable and set your computer ’s serial port settings to match this communication con-figuration: Here are the pinouts of the RS232 conn...

60 A p p e n d i x A read command returns the range and the current setting, for example: A write request example: (AAA####) where ( starts the command AAA denotes the command #### denotes the value to be written(leading zeros not necessary) ) ends the command NOTE: To assure the projector can proce...

63 INDEX A accessories, ordering 50activation commands for laptop com- puters 52 adjusting balance 31brightness 25, 28color 29contrast 28fade 31tint 28volume 26, 30 altitude limits 49assistance. See Technical Supportaudio cable, connecting 11, 12, 14Audio menu 30Audio menu options Balance 31Bass 30F...

LIMITED WARRANTY InFocus Corporation (“InFocus”) warrants that each LP930 (“the Product”) sold hereunder will conform to and function in accordance with the written specifications of InFocus. Said limited warranty shall apply only to the first person or entity that purchases the Product for personal...

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY IT IS UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED THAT INFOCUS’ LIABILITY WHETHER IN CONTRACT, IN TORT, UNDER ANY WARRANTY, IN NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE RETURN OF THE AMOUNT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL INFOCUS BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, I...