LP240250COVER.qxd 11/11/02 2:09 PM Page 1 experience the value of projection LP240/LP250 ® ® LP240/LP250 ® ® InFocus Corporation: 27700B SW Parkway Avenue Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-9215 1-800-294-6400 • 503-685-8888 Fax: 503-685-8887 http://www.infocus.com In Europe: InFocus International B.V.
p5p7 manual.fm Page 2 Thursday, January 9, 2003 9:46 AM Declaration of Conformity FCC Warning Manufacturer: InFocus Corporation, 27700B SW Parkway Ave.
p5p7 manual.fm Page 3 Thursday, January 9, 2003 9:46 AM If you are experienced in setting up presentation systems, use the Quick Setup card that was included. For complete details on connecting and operating the projector, refer to this User’s Guide. Electronic versions of this user’s guide in multiple languages are available on the included CD and on our website at www.infocus.com.
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p5p7 manual.fm Page 5 Thursday, January 9, 2003 9:46 AM Introduction Projector components keypad speaker Your new InFocus® digital projector is easy to connect, easy to use, and easy to maintain. The LP240™ has native SVGA 800x600 resolution, the LP250™ has native XGA 1024x768 resolution.
p5p7 manual.fm Page 6 Thursday, January 9, 2003 9:46 AM Connecting a computer connect computer cable Required computer connections Connect one end of the computer cable to the blue Computer In connector on the projector. Connect the other end to the video port on your computer. If you are using a desktop computer, you will need to disconnect the monitor cable from the computer’s video port first.
p5p7 manual.fm Page 7 Thursday, January 9, 2003 9:46 AM Displaying a computer image remove lens cap Remove the lens cap. press Power 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 steady green. It can take a minute for the image to achieve full brightness. ? No startup screen? Get help on page 13. turn on computer Turn on your computer.
p5p7 manual.fm Page 8 Thursday, January 9, 2003 9:46 AM Using the projector with Windows 98 for the first time a 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 Wizard to load the correct driver (which was installed with your Windows operating system).
p5p7 manual.fm Page 9 Thursday, January 9, 2003 9:46 AM Adjusting the image adjust height Adjust the height of the projector, if necessary, by pressing the release button to extend the foot. Rotate the leveling foot, if necessary. adjust distance Position the projector the desired distance from the screen at a 90 degree angle to the screen. See page 38 for a table listing screen sizes and distances. Adjust the zoom or focus.
p5p7 manual.fm Page 10 Thursday, January 9, 2003 9:46 AM Connecting a video device Standard video connections connect A/V cable Plug the audio/video (A/V) cable’s yellow connector into the video-out connector on your video device. Plug the other yellow connector into the yellow Video connector on the projector. Plug the white connector into the left audio out connector on your video device; plug the red connector into the right audio out connector on the video device.
p5p7 manual.fm Page 11 Thursday, January 9, 2003 9:46 AM Displaying a video image remove lens cap Remove the lens cap. press Power 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 steady green. It can take a minute for the image to achieve full brightness. ? No startup screen? Get help on page 13. turn on video device Plug in and turn on your video device.
p5p7 manual.fm Page 12 Thursday, January 9, 2003 9:46 AM Adjust the zoom and focus. adjust zoom and focus zoom focus adjust keystone If the image is not square, adjust the keystone using the buttons on the keypad. Press the top Keystone button to reduce the upper part of the image, and press the bottom Keystone button to reduce the lower part. adjust volume Adjust the volume on the keypad or remote. adjust Picture menu Adjust the Contrast, Brightness, Color, or Tint in the Picture menu.
p5p7 manual.fm Page 13 Thursday, January 9, 2003 9:46 AM Shutting down the projector Table 1: LED behavior and meaning The projector automatically displays a gray screen after no active source is detected for 30 minutes. This gray screen helps preserve the life of the projector. The image returns when an active source is detected or a remote or keypad button is pressed.
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p5p7 manual.fm Page 15 Thursday, January 9, 2003 9:46 AM Problem Solution Result 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 Signa l rang out of e A You may also need to set a different resolution on your computer, as shown in the following problem, “Image fuzzy or cropped.
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p5p7 manual.fm Page 20 Thursday, January 9, 2003 9:46 AM Lamp won’t turn on, LED blinking red, “Change lamp” message appears at startup blinks red If lamp hours > 2000, lamp must be replaced. See page 34. Lamp turns on Check lamp hours: should be less than 2000 hours in the Main>About menu This product is backed by a limited two-year warranty. An extended warranty plan may be purchased from your dealer.
p5p7 manual.fm Page 21 Thursday, January 9, 2003 9:46 AM Using the remote control backlight button To install the 2 AAA batteries, slide the cover off the back of the remote, align the + and – ends of the batteries and slide into place, then replace the cover. cursor control To operate, point the remote at the projection screen or at the front/rear of the projector (not at the computer). The range of optimum operation is about 30 feet (9.1m).
p5p7 manual.fm Page 22 Thursday, January 9, 2003 9:46 AM Using the audio connect audio cable To use the projector’s speaker, connect your source to the Audio In connector on the projector. To adjust the volume, use the Volume buttons on the keypad or remote. To mute the sound, press the Mute button on the remote. Troubleshooting Audio • If you aren’t hearing the audio, check the following: • Make sure the audio cable is connected. • Make sure mute is not active (press the Mute button on the remote).
p5p7 manual.fm Page 23 Thursday, January 9, 2003 9:46 AM Optimizing computer images Presentation features 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 general information on using the menus, see page 25. Several features are provided to make giving presentations easier. Here is an overview, details are found in the menu section. • Adjust the Keystone, Contrast, or Brightness in the Picture menu (page 26).
p5p7 manual.fm Page 24 Thursday, January 9, 2003 9:46 AM Optimizing video images Customizing the projector After your video device is connected properly and the image is on the screen, you can optimize the image using the onscreen menus. For general information on using the menus, see page 25. You can customize the projector for your specific setup and needs. See page 29 to page 31 for details on these features. • For rear projection, turn Rear mode on in the Settings>System menu.
p5p7 manual.fm Page 25 Thursday, January 9, 2003 9:46 AM 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 highlight the desired submenu, then press the Select button.
p5p7 manual.fm Page 26 Thursday, January 9, 2003 9:46 AM Picture menu To adjust the following five settings, highlight the setting, press Select, use the up and down arrows to adjust the values, then press Select to confirm the changes. increasing keystone Keystone: adjusts the image vertically and makes a squarer image. You can also adjust keystone from the keypad.
p5p7 manual.fm Page 27 Thursday, January 9, 2003 9:46 AM Presets: Presets are provided that optimize the projector for displaying computer 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 sporting event.) You can use the preset as a starting point, then further customize the settings for each source.
p5p7 manual.fm Page 28 Thursday, January 9, 2003 9:46 AM Advanced menu Sharpness: (video sources only) changes the clarity of the edges of a video image. Select a sharpness setting. Advanced menu Color Temperature: changes the intensity of the colors. Select a listed value, or select User and individually adjust the intensity of the red, green, and blue color. Color Temperature The following 4 options are for computer sources only. Phase: adjusts the horizontal phase of a computer source.
p5p7 manual.fm Page 29 Thursday, January 9, 2003 9:46 AM Settings menu Sources>Startup Source: this determines which source the projector checks first for active signal during power-up. Sources Autosource: When this feature is On, the projector automatically finds the active source, checking the Startup Source first. When this feature is Off, the projector defaults to the source selected in Startup Source.
p5p7 manual.fm Page 30 Thursday, January 9, 2003 9:46 AM Startup Logo: allows you to display a blank black, white, or blue screen instead of the default screen at startup and when no source is detected. Startup Logo Blank Screen: determines what color is displayed when you press the Blank button on the remote. Effect: allows you to assign a different function to the Effect button on the remote, allowing you to quickly and easily use the effect.
p5p7 manual.fm Page 31 Thursday, January 9, 2003 9:46 AM PiP: (Picture in Picture) allows you to overlay a smaller window showing the video source on top of the larger computer source window. You must have both a computer and video source connected to use PIP. You can’t show a computer image in the smaller PiP window, only a video image. You can select a small, medium, or large window. You can also move the PiP window on the screen using the PiP Position X and Y options in the menu.
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p5p7 manual.fm Page 33 Thursday, January 9, 2003 9:46 AM Maintenance Cleaning the lens 1 Apply a non-abrasive camera lens cleaner to a soft, dry cloth. • Avoid using an excessive amount of cleaner, and don’t apply the cleaner directly to the lens. Abrasive cleaners, solvents or other harsh chemicals might scratch the lens. 2 Lightly wipe the cleaning cloth over the lens in a circular motion. If you don’t intend to use the projector immediately, replace the lens cap.
p5p7 manual.fm Page 34 Thursday, January 9, 2003 9:46 AM Replacing the projection lamp The lamp hours used timer in the About menu counts the number of hours the lamp has been in use. After 1980 hours, the message “Change lamp” appears on the screen at startup. When the timer reaches 2000 hours, the lamp will no longer light. You can order new lamp housings from your dealer. See “Accessories” on page 37 for information.
p5p7 manual.fm Page 35 Thursday, January 9, 2003 9:46 AM WARNING: To avoid burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 60 minutes before you replace the lamp. WARNING: Do not drop the lamp module or touch the glass bulb! The glass may shatter and cause injury. WARNING: Be extremely careful when removing the lamp housing. In the unlikely event that the bulb ruptures, small glass fragments may be generated.
p5p7 manual.fm Page 36 Thursday, January 9, 2003 9:46 AM Cleaning the lamp housing screens In dirty or dusty environments, the dust filter screens in the lamp housing area in the LP250 can become clogged, causing high temperatures and premature lamp failure (these screens are not present on the LP240). Routine maintenance to remove dust from the screens lowers the lamp operating temperature and prolongs lamp life. To maximize lamp life you may want to clean the screen every 250 hours.
p5p7 manual.fm Page 37 Thursday, January 9, 2003 9:46 AM Appendix Accessories Specifications Standard Accessories (ship with the projector) Part Number Temperature Operating Non-operating 41 to 95° F (5 to 35° C) at sea level Soft Case 110-0563-xx -4 to 140° F (-20 to 60° C) Shipping Box 110-0566-xx Computer Cable 6 ft (1.8 m) 301361B Humidity Operating Non-operating 20% to 80% relative humidity, non-condensing 10% to 90% relative humidity, non-condensing Audio/Video Cable 6 ft (1.
p5p7 manual.fm Page 38 Thursday, January 9, 2003 9:46 AM NOTE: Use only approved accessories.
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p5p7 manual.fm Page 44 Thursday, January 9, 2003 9:46 AM Upon request of InFocus Corporation or an authorized repair center for InFocus, proof of legal import must accompany the warranty repair Product, otherwise the Product must be returned to the place of original purchase, to the manufacturer (Purchaser must bear all tax, duty and freight), or the Purchaser must bear charges for the warranty repair.
