TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Instructions iii Introduction Image Resolution Compatibility Unpacking the Projector Usage Guidelines If You Need Assistance Warranty 1 1 1 1 4 4 4 Setting up the Projector Preparing to Connect Your Equipment to the Projector Connecting a Video Player Connecting an External Speaker Connecting a Computer Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image Turning Off the Projector 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 Using the Projector Basic Image Adjustment Adjusting the Projector Using the Remot
T ii a b l e o f C o n t e n t s Maintenance & Troubleshooting Cleaning the Lens Cleaning the Fan Intake Filter Replacing the Projection Lamp Replacing the Batteries in the Remote Control Using the Kensington Lock Troubleshooting Solutions to Common Problems 31 31 31 33 35 35 36 37 Appendix Specifications Accessories Projected Image Size 43 43 45 47 Index 49
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read and follow all safety instructions provided BEFORE using your new projector. Failure to comply with safety instructions 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 permanent personal injury.
S a f e t y I n s t r u c t i o n s • Caution: For ceiling mount installations, please use the ceiling mount recommended in the User’s Guide and follow all instructions provided with it. 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 of the projector. Customer Service The first place to look for help is in this manual.
INTRODUCTION The InFocus® LS700™ lightweight multimedia projector combines powerful and sophisticated features with easy-to-use, intuitive controls. Dynamic video is provided by Faroudja Laboratories, the industry leader in high-end video performance. Faroudja’s Picture Plus™ technology provides uncompromised video images. Built-in multimedia features include a palette of 16.7 million colors and active matrix liquid crystal display (LCD) technology.
I n t r o d u c t i o n NOTE: The contents of your shipping box may vary depending 2 on the configuration you’ve ordered. 3 1 4 6 5 7 FIGURE 1 Shipping box contents 2 1. LS700 projector 4. remote and batteries 2. LS700 User’s Guide 5. RCA audio/video (A/V) cable 3. power cord 6. CableWizard Lite computer cable 7.
connector panel elevator button FIGURE 2 Side view of projector NOTE: The focus ring is threaded to fit a 77mm camera lens filter. You may want to use a filter to customize the image for a particular home theater installation.
I n t r o d u c t i o n Usage Guidelines • Do not look directly into the projection lens when the projector is turned on. The bright light may harm your eyes. • Do not block the grills on the projector. Do not place the projec- tor on cloth table coverings, as they may get sucked up to the vents. Restricting the air flow can cause it to overheat and turn off. • Handle the projector as you would any product with glass components. Be especially careful not to drop it.
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” on page 27 to reverse the image. • If you are installing the projector on the ceiling, refer to the LP700 Series Ceiling Mount Installation Guide that comes with the Ceiling Mount Kit for more information.
S e t t i n g u p t h e P r o j e c t o r Preparing to Connect Your Equipment to the Projector Now you’re ready to connect your equipment. NOTE: Before you continue, make sure the projector and your Steps for connecting the different types of equipment are given on the pages listed below. equipment are turned off. If you’re connecting a computer, make sure the distance between it and the projector is 6 feet or less.
Connecting a Video Player 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 your video player uses a round, four-prong S-video con- nector, you’ll need an S-video cable in addition to the A/V cable. The S-video cable is sold separately. (See “Optional Accessories” on page 46.) 2 Plug the A/V cable’s yellow connector into the “video-out” port on your video player (Figure 6). This port may be labeled “To Monitor.
S e t t i n g u p t h e P r o j e c t o r S-video cable A/V cable FIGURE 7 Connecting the projector to a video player using an S-video cable and the audio connectors on the standard A/V cable NOTE: The projector does not have internal speakers, so you 4 Plug the A/V cable’s white connector into the left “audio out” port on your video player. Plug the cable’s red connector into the right “audio out” port on the video player (Figure 6 and Figure 7).
Connecting an External Speaker The projector has no internal speakers, but it can loop-through audio so you can control the audio from the projector. Connect the A/V cable’s red and white audio connectors to the projector (see the previous page), then connect your speakers. To connect one or two external speakers, plug the speaker cable into the (audio out) connector on the projector. NOTE: The external speakers must be amplified.
S e t t i n g u p t h e P r o j e c t o r Connecting a Computer 1 Plug the end of the CableWizard Lite computer cable into the video connector on your computer. 2 Plug the NOTE: Many laptop computers into the end of the CableWizard Lite computer cable connector on the projector. do not automatically turn on their external video port when a secondary display device such as a projector is connected. Refer to your computer manual for the command that activates the external video port.
Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Plug the power cord into the front of the projector, then plug it into your electrical outlet. A surge-protected power strip is recommended if power surges are common in your area. NOTE: Always use the power cord that shipped with the projector. 3 Turn on the projector by pressing the “I” side of the power switch on the front of the projector. • The InFocus startup screen displays and the Power LED lights (Figure 14 on page 17).
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 If you want to turn off the projector for a short period of time, press the standby button on the remote or keypad. This blanks the screen for 1 minute, but keeps the projector running. After 1 minute, the lamp goes out (the projector keeps running). To exit standby mode, press the standby button again. (It takes several seconds for the projection lamp to reach full power and project the image again.
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 11). 2 If the image doesn’t display completely, adjust the height and tilt of the projector (page 14), zoom the image (page 14), or center the image by adjusting its horizontal or vertical position (page 26).
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 10) until the image is clear. To zoom the image, rotate the zoom ring. This adjusts the image size without affecting focus. focus ring elevator button zoom ring FIGURE 10 Focus ring, zoom ring, and elevator button The projector is equipped with a self-locking, quick-release elevator foot and button (Figure 12) and a leveling knob (Figure 11).
To raise the projector: 1 Press and hold the elevator button (Figure 10). 2 Raise the projector to the height you want, then release the button to lock the elevator foot into position. 3 If necessary, use the leveling knob (Figure 11) to adjust the angle of the projected image. FIGURE 12 Adjusting the height of the projector To lower the projector: 1 Press the elevator button. 2 Lower the projector. 3 If necessary, use the leveling knob (Figure 11) to readjust the angle of the projected image.
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 — connect it directly to the projector with the optional remote control cable. See “Optional Accessories” on page 46. Point the remote control at the projection screen or at the front or rear of the projector. The range for optimum operation is about 40 feet.
lamp LED power LED FIGURE 14 Keypad Computer When you have more than one source (computer and video) connected to the projector, select between them by pressing the button for the source you want. Press computer to display your computer image. Freeze The freeze button halts, or “freezes” the projected image. Use this button to freeze a frame of video (the video continues to run but the projected image is frozen).
U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r Standby When you press standby, the display and audio turn off and a blank screen is displayed for 1 minute. After 1 minute, the lamp goes out if you haven’t pressed standby again. You can change the amount of time the projector stays in standby mode; see “Standby Time” on page 27 for details. • If you press standby again within 1 minute, the projector returns to normal operations immediately.
Keypad only buttons Brightness Adjusting the brightness lightens or darkens the image. • To darken the image, press • To lighten the image, press Scribble This feature is not available on this product. Remote only buttons Power The Power button does not function on this product. To turn the projector on, press the “I” side of the power switch. Light This button illuminates the remote. The light goes off automatically 10 seconds after you press any button.
U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r Using the 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. FIGURE 15 On-screen menus To open the on-screen menus, press the menu button on the remote or keypad. Press menu again when you want to close the menus and save any changes.
Display Menu FIGURE 17 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. NOTE: Changing the brightness using the menu is the same as changing it using the keypad. Tint The tint adjusts the red-green color balance in the projected image. • Press the left mouse button to increase the amount of green in the image.
U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r Color The color setting adjusts a video image from black and white to fully saturated color. • Press the left mouse button to decrease the amount of color in the image. • Press the right mouse button to increase the amount of color in the image. Chroma Detail This setting adjusts the transition between color edges. • Press the left mouse button to decrease the detail, smoothing out the color transition.
Audio Menu FIGURE 18 Audio menu Volume • Press the left mouse button to decrease the volume. • Press the right mouse button to increase the volume. Volume adjustments you make are saved for each source. NOTE: Changing the volume from the menu is the same as changing it using the keypad. Treble The treble setting controls the higher frequencies of your audio source. • Press the left mouse button to decrease the treble. • Press the right mouse button to increase the treble.
U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r Image Menu FIGURE 19 Image menu Auto Image The projector automatically adjusts tracking, signal synchronization and vertical and horizontal position for most computers. If you want to adjust these features manually, you must turn off Auto Image first by highlighting it in the menu and clicking either mouse button to select “off”. Auto Resize-Computer Auto Resize-Comp automatically resizes the image by scaling it up or down.
Image Position This setting allows you to re-position a 16x9 or native mode video image. Select among top, bottom, and center by highlighting Image Position in the menus and clicking either mouse button to cycle through the options. Overscan This option crops all the edges of the image to remove noise generated on the edges by your source. DVD Optimized This option improves the image quality of DVD images. Only turn this feature on if you are using a DVD player. Do not turn it on if you are using a VCR.
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 Press the left mouse button to move the image right; press the right mouse button to move the image left. Positioning adjustments are saved when you power off the projector. Vertical Position Follow these steps to manually adjust the vertical position. 1 Turn Auto Image off.
Controls Menu FIGURE 20 Controls menu Video Standard The projector can display NTSC and PAL, PAL-M, and PAL-N video. Select a standard by clicking either mouse button and cycling through the standards. Standby Time This option lets you select how long the lamp stays on and the blank screen is displayed when you enter standby mode before the projector turns off. Select among 1, 5, 10, and 15 minutes and 1 and 2 hours by clicking either mouse button and cycling through the options.
U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r Auto Source Select This setting toggles between On and Off. When this feature is Off, the projector defaults to the source selected in Default Source. To display another source, you must manually select one by pressing the computer or video button on the keypad or remote. When this feature is On, the projector automatically finds the active source, checking the default source first. Click either mouse button to toggle between the options.
Language menu FIGURE 21 Language menu You can display the on-screen menus in English, French, German, and Spanish. The default is English. • Move the cursor to the language you want, then click either mouse button. The menus redraw immediately. Status menu This is a read-only menu for informational purposes. To display the status window, select Show status from the menu, then click either mouse button. To remove the window, click either mouse button.
U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r Lamp hours used Indicates how many hours the current lamp has been in use. The counter starts at zero hours and counts each hour the lamp is in use. When the counter reaches 2000 hours, the lamp monitor light turns on. Change the lamp when the brightness is no longer acceptable. See “Replacing the Projection Lamp” on page 33 for details. Computer resolution Shows your computer’s resolution setting.
MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING This section describes how to: • clean the lens • clean the fan intake filter • replace the projection lamp • replace the batteries in the remote control • use the Kensington lock feature • troubleshoot the projector Cleaning the Lens Follow these steps to clean the projection lens: 1 Apply a non-abrasive camera lens cleaner to a soft, dry cloth. • Avoid using an excessive amount of cleaner. • Abrasive cleaners, solvents or other harsh chemicals might scratch the lens.
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 FIGURE 23 Removing the filter door 3 Clean the filter. • Use a vacuum cleaner set on low power to remove the dust and dirt. Be sure to vacuum from the filter door side through the vents and not directly on the filter itself. 4 Replace the filter. • First, insert the side with the tabs, then press the other end in place.
Replacing the Projection Lamp The lamp hour counter on the status bar at the top of the menus counts the number of hours the lamp has been in use. After 2000 hours of use, the lamp monitor LED, marked on the top of the projector near the keypad, lights. Change the lamp when the brightness is no longer acceptable. You can order new lamp modules from your InFocus dealer. See “Accessories” on page 45 for information.
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 FIGURE 25 Removing the lamp module 7 Align the new lamp module in the correct direction. WARNING: Do not drop the lamp module or touch the glass 8 Gently push the module in as far as it goes (Figure 26). 9 Tighten the screws on the outside of the module. bulb! The glass may shatter and cause injury. FIGURE 26 Installing a new lamp module 10 Reposition the lamp cover. 11 Replace the screw and tighten it.
12 Plug in the power cord and turn the projector back on. The lamp monitor light and lamp hour counter in the Status menu are automatically reset. 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 operation. Follow these steps to replace the batteries: 1 Turn the remote face down in your hand.
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 If you’re experiencing trouble with the projector, follow these steps to make sure everything is properly connected before you call Technical Support for assistance. 1 Check cable connections. Verify that all computer, CableWizard and power cables are properly connected. 2 Verify that all power is switched on. 3 Verify that the projector has not been switched off with the standby button on the keypad.
Solutions to Common Problems Problem: Nothing on projection screen • Make sure that the power cord is properly connected to a func- tional AC electrical outlet. Make sure that the power cord is also properly connected to the projector. • If the projector is plugged into a power strip, make sure the power strip is turned on. • Make sure you have removed the lens cap from the projection lens at the front of the projector. • Make sure the projector is switched on.
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: Image seems stretched from top to bottom. • Your video is in anamorphic 16x9 format. Press the Video 2 but- ton on the remote to toggle between 4x3 and 16x9 formats. See page 18. Problem: Image looks too red or blue. • Change the Color Temperature. See “Color Temperature” on page 22. Problem: no sound when no external speakers connected • Press the mute button. • Adjust volume. • Verify audio/input connections.
If you’re using Windows 95: 1 Open “My Computer” icon, the Control Panel folder and then the Display icon. 2 Click the Settings tab. 3 Verify that the Desktop area is set to 1024x768 or less. Also check the following: • Does your computer have a compatible graphics port? The pro- jector isn’t CGA or EGA compatible. • Is your computer’s graphics board turned on? This is espe- cially true for laptop computers. Problem: Computer image isn’t centered on the screen • Reposition the image.
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: Image and menus are reversed left to right • Rear projection mode is probably turned on. Switch back to for- ward projection from the Controls menu. The image should immediately return to forward projection. See “Rear Projection” on page 27. Problem: Image and menus are upside down • Ceiling mode is probably turned on. Turn off the mode from the Controls menu.
Problem: Lamp seems to be getting dimmer • The lamp begins to lose brightness when it has been in use for a long time. Replace the lamp as described in “Replacing the Projection Lamp” on page 33. Problem: Lamp shuts off • A minor power surge may cause the lamp to shut off. Turn the projector off, wait at least 30 seconds, then turn it back on. Problem: Remote not operating correctly • You might need to replace the batteries. See “Replacing the Bat- teries in the Remote Control” on page 35.
APPENDIX Specifications The LS700 must be operated and stored within the temperature and humidity ranges specified. Temperature Operating 0 C to 40° C at 0 ft; 0 C to 35° C at 10,000 ft Non-operating -20 to 70° C Humidity Operating and non-oper. 5% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing Dimensions 6.0 x 15.3 x 11.7 inches (15.3 x 38.8 x 29.8 cm) Weight 12.2 lbs. (5.
A p p e n d i x Remote Control Battery Two (2) AA alkaline cells Input Power Requirements 100-120/220-240V, 5.0/3.0A, 50/60 Hz. Video Audio Input Input Impedance Maximum Input Voltage Sensitivity Connector Type 44 5K ohm DC coupled (LIN + RIN)PEAK < 4.5 V for THD ≤ 0.3% LIN or RIN < 2.0 Vrms for THD ≤ 0.
Accessories Standard Accessories (ship with the projector) Part Number LS700 User’s Guide 010-0193-xx Shipping Box 110-0226-xx CableWizard Lite Computer Cable with Ferrite 210-0162-xx Projection Lamp Module SP-LAMP-LP7E Lens Cap 505-0241-xx Audio/Video Cable with Ferrite 210-0163-xx Remote Control and 2 Batteries SP-CONF-REM Power Cords (one ships with projector, type depends on country) NOTE: Use only InFocus- North American Power Cord 210-0023-xx approved accessories.
A p p e n d i x Optional Accessories Easy Carry Case CA-C129 Soft Case CA-C122 European Hard Case CA-C130 Hard Travel Case CA-C123 Deluxe Travel Case CA-C128 ATA Shipping Case CA-C124 CableWizard and cables SP-CW2 Mac Adapter for CableWizard Lite CableWizard Extension Cable, non-plenum rated, 60.7 ft (18.5 m) SP-CW2EXT CableWizard Extension Cable, plenum-rated, 60.7 ft (18.
Projected Image Size Use the chart below and the tables on the next page to help you determine projected image sizes. Note that these sizes are for 4x3 images only.
A p p e n d i x Table 1: Image Size, Width and Height for Lens at Maximum Image Size Distance to Screen (feet) 4 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 Diagonal (inches) 36 91 137 182 228 274 319 365 Width (inches) 29 73 110 146 182 219 255 292 Height (inches) 22 55 82 109 137 164 191 219 Table 2: Image Size, Width and Height for Lens at Minimum Image Size Distance to Screen (feet) 4 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 48 Maximum Diagonal (inches) 28 71 106 142 177 212 248 283 Maximum Width (inches) 22 57 85 114 142 170 198
INDEX B balance, adjusting 23 bass, adjusting 23 Numerics Blank Screen 22 16x9 video format Brightness buttons 19 selecting 18, 24 4x3 video format brightness, adjusting 19, 21 buttons on keypad Brightness 19 selecting 18, 24 Computer 17 A Freeze 17 accessories, ordering 45, 46 Help 17 adjusting Menu 17 balance 23 Mute 17 bass 23 Scribble 19 brightness 19, 21 Standby 18 color 22 Video 18 contrast 21 Volume 18 tint 22 treble 23 C volume 18, 23 cables adjusting the height of the
I n d e x composite video displaying on-screen help information 17 selecting 18 on-screen menus 17 composite video cable startup screen 28 connecting 7 status messages 28 ordering (A/V cable) 45 Computer button 17 DVD optimized 25 computers compatibility 1 E connecting 10 extension cable 5, 46 connecting external speakers, connecting 9 computers 10 external speakers 9 F power cord 11 filter, cleaning 31 video player 7–8 Freeze button 17 contrast, adjusting 21 freezing the display
Image menu options Auto Image 24 M Macintosh computers compatibility 1 Auto Resize 24 DVD Optimized 25 Menu 17 Horiz. Position 26 Menu button 17, 20 Image Position 25 menus. See on-screen menus Manual Sync 25 monitor, projected colors don’t match 40 Manual Tracking 25 Overscan 25 Mute button 17 Vert.
I n d e x R T rear projection 27 Technical Support remote control information to have on hand not working 41 before you call 41 ordering 45 things to try before you call 36 replacing the batteries 35 temperature limits 43 specifications 44 text not visible 37 using 16 tint, adjusting 21, 22 replacing treble, adjusting 23 projection lamp module 33 re-positioning the image on the screen troubleshooting 36 turning off 26 projector 12 resetting adjustments 22 sound 17 resolution 1
