InFocus LP500 User manual

FCC Warning

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A

digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to

provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment

is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and

can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance

with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communi-

cations. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harm-

ful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference

at his own expense.

Canada

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Can-

ada.

Safety Certifications

UL, CUL, TÜV, NOM, IRAM

EN 55022 Warning

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment it may cause radio interfer-

ence, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. The typ-

ical use is in a conference room, meeting room or auditorium.

Declaration of Conformity

Manufacturer: InFocus Corporation

27700B SW Parkway Ave. Wilsonville, Oregon 97070 USA

European Office: Olympia 1, NL-1213 NS Hilversum, The Netherlands

We declare under our sole responsibility that the LP500 and LP530 projectors con-

form to the following directives and norms:

EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC

EMC: EN 55022

EN 55024

EN 61000-3-2

EN 61000-3-3

Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC

Safety: EN 60950: 1992 + A1 + A2 + A3 + A4: 1997

June, 2001

Australian Certification C-tick mark

Trademarks

Apple, Macintosh, and PowerBook are trademarks or registered trademarks of

Apple Computer, Inc. IBM and PS/2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of

International Business Machines, Inc. Microsoft, PowerPoint, and Windows are

trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Digital Light Pro-

cessing is a trademark or registered trademark of Texas Instruments. InFocus and

LP are trademarks or registered trademarks of InFocus Corporation.

TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S

Safety Instructions iii

Introduction 1

Image Resolution 1

Compatibility 2

Unpacking the Projector 2

Usage Guidelines 5

If You Need Assistance 5

Warranty 6

Setting up the Projector 7

Connecting a Computer 9

Connecting a Video Device 10

Using the optional enhanced connectivity module 12

Powering up the Projector 14

Turning Off the Projector 18

Using the Projector 19

Basic Image Adjustment 19

Adjusting the Projector 19

Using the Remote Control 21

Using the Keypad and Remote Buttons 22

Using the On-Screen Menus 25

Display Menu 26

Audio Menu 28

Image Menu 29

Color Management Menu 32

Control Menu 33

Advanced Menu 34

Language Menu 35

Status Menu 36

Projector Manager Software 37

Installing the Software 37

Using the Software 38

Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s

Maintenance & Troubleshooting 45

Cleaning the Lens 45

Replacing the Projection Lamp 45

Cleaning the Projection Lamp Filter Screens 48

Replacing the Batteries in the Remote Control 49

Using the Security Lock 49

Troubleshooting 50

Appendix 55

Specifications 55

Accessories 56

Portable and Laptop Activation Chart 58

Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer 63

Projected Image Size 64

Index 65

iii

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Please read and follow all safety instructions provided BEFORE

using your new projector. Failure to comply with safety instruc-

tions may result in fire, electrical shock, or personal injury and

may damage or impair protection provided by equipment. Please

save all safety instructions.

Safety Definitions:

•Warning: Statements identify conditions or practices that

could result in personal injury.

•Caution: Statements identify conditions or practices that could

result in damage to your equipment.

Safety Symbols:

Attention: For information about usage of a feature, please

refer to the User’s Guide.

Warning: Hot surface. Do not touch.

An arrow pointing to the lamp door on the projector.

Safety Terms:

•Warning: Don’t look directly into the lens when the lamp is

turned on.

•Warning: To replace the lamp, turn off the projector

and unplug the power cord. To avoid burns, wait 30

minutes before opening the lamp door. Follow all instructions

provided in this User’s Guide.

•Warning: Please use the power cord provided. Connect

the power cord to a receptacle with a protective safety

(earth) ground terminal.

•Warning: Refer all service to qualified service personnel. Ser-

vicing your own projector will void the warranty. See the fol-

lowing page for the customer service contact information.

•Caution: Don’t block ventilation openings.

Safety Instructions

•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 56 for a list of cases.

Important Operating Considerations

Do not place the projector on a tablecloth or other soft covering

that may block the vents. In the unlikely event of the bulb ruptur-

ing, thoroughly clean the area in front of the projector and dis-

card any edible items placed in that area.

Customer Service

If you need assistance, call InFocus Customer Service directly at

1-800-799-9911. Support is free between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. PST,

Monday through Friday. Support is available in North America

after hours and weekends for a fee at 1-888-592-6800.

Or, send us an e-mail at techsupport@infocus.com.

In Europe, call InFocus in The Netherlands at (31) 35-6474010.

In Asia, call InFocus in Singapore at (65) 353-9449.

Do not place objects in

this area in front of the projector

2ft(.6m)

INTRODUCTION

The InFocus®LP500™ and LP530™ multimedia projectors are

specifically designed for multipurpose use. They generate crisp,

clear images using Digital Light Processing™ (DLP) technology.

They are easy to connect, easy to use, easy to transport, and easy

to maintain. The LP500 has native SVGA 800x600 resolution, the

LP530 has XGA 1024x768 resolution. The user interfaces of the

two products are identical except where noted; information in

this user’s guide applies to both products.

NOTE: The LP500 automatically

expands 640x480 images to

800x600. You can display these

images at their native resolutions

by turning off the Auto Resize fea-

ture. See “Resize” on page 29 for

more information.

Image Resolution

LP500

The SVGA resolution of the LP500’s projected image is 800x600.

The projector is compatible with screen resolutions up to

1280x1024. If your computer’s screen resolution is higher than

1280x1024, reset it to a lower resolution before you connect the

projector.

LP530

The XGA resolution of the LP530’s projected image is 1024x768.

The projector is compatible with screen resolutions up to

1280x1024. If your computer’s screen resolution is higher than

1280x1024, reset it to a lower resolution before you connect the

projector.

NOTE: The LP530 automatically

expands 640x480 and 800x600

images to 1024x768. You can dis-

play these images at their native

resolutions by turning off the Auto

Resize feature. See “Resize” on

page 29 for more information.

Introduction

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.

NOTE: The projector is

compatible with 1080i and 720P

HDTV formats.

•Most standard VCRs, DVD players, HDTV sources, camcord-

ers and laser disc players.

Unpacking the Projector

The projector comes with the items shown in Figure 1. Check to

make sure all are included. Contact your InFocus dealer imme-

diately if anything is missing.

If you are experienced in setting up presentation systems, use the

Quick Start card that was included in the shipping box. For com-

plete 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.

A registration card is included in the box. Register to receive

product updates, announcements, and special offers from

InFocus. Or, register online at www.infocus.com/service/regis-

ter and you will be automatically entered to win free merchan-

dise.

FIGURE 1

Shipping box contents

1. Projector + lens cap 6. Computer cable

2. Soft carry case 7. Audio cable adapter

3. User’s Guide, quick start

card and User Guide CD

8. Audio cable

4. Power cord 9. Composite video cable

5. Remote control

data

video

keystone

forward

back

menu/select

Introduction

FIGURE 2

Front view of projector

FIGURE 3

Back view of projector

focus ring

zoom ring

power

cord

connector

height adjustment

button

connector panel

keypad

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