User manual INFOCUS LP400

[. . . ] TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Instructions Introduction Image Resolution Compatibility Unpacking the Projector Usage Guidelines If You Need Assistance Warranty Setting up the Projector Connecting an IBM-Compatible Computer Connecting a Macintosh Computer Connecting a Video Player Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image Turning Off the Projector Using the Projector Basic Image Adjustment Adjusting the Projector Using the Keypad Buttons Using the On-Screen Menus Display Menu Audio Menu Image Menu Controls Menu Language Menu Status Menu iii 1 1 1 1 3 4 4 5 7 8 9 11 12 13 13 13 15 17 18 20 21 23 25 26 i Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s Maintenance & Troubleshooting Cleaning the Lens Replacing the Projection Lamp Using the Kensington Lock Troubleshooting Appendix Specifications Accessories Portable and Laptop Activation Chart Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer Projected Image Size Index 29 29 29 32 33 37 37 39 41 46 47 49 ii 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. · 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 projector is turned on. · Warning: Don't block ventilation openings. [. . . ] If you're experiencing problems, try turning your screen saver off, then turning Auto Image off and back on. down. It only affects computer images that are not in the projector's native resolution of 800x600. When Auto Resize is on, the projector makes the best fit of the image to the screen. If you turn Auto Resize off (by highlighting it in the Image menu and clicking either mouse button to select "off"), the image may be either cropped or too small for the screen. Manual Sync The projector adjusts signal synchronization automatically for most computers. But if the projected computer image looks noisy or streaked, try turning Auto Image off then back on again. If the image still looks bad, try adjusting the signal synchronization manually: 1 Turn Auto Image off. 2 Highlight Manual sync, then press either mouse button repeatedly until the image is sharp and free of streaks. 21 U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r Manual Tracking The projector adjusts tracking automatically to match the video signal from your computer. However, if the display shows evenly spaced, fuzzy, vertical lines or if the projected image is too wide or too narrow for the screen, try turning Auto Image off then back on again. If the image is still bad, try adjusting the tracking manually: 1 Turn Auto Image off. NOTE: The Manual Sync, Manual Tracking, Horiz. Position options are available only for computer sources. The projector sets these options automatically for a video source. 2 Highlight Manual tracking, the press either mouse button repeatedly until the fuzzy vertical bars are gone. Positioning adjustments are saved when you power off the projector. 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 button to move the image right or 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. 2 Highlight Vertical position, then press the left mouse button to move the image down or press the right mouse button to move the image up. Positioning adjustments are saved when you power off the projector. 22 Controls Menu FIGURE 16 Controls menu Video Standard When Video standard is set to Auto, the projector attempts to pick the video standard (NTSC, NTSC 4. 43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, or SECAM) automatically based on the input signal it receives. (The video standard options may vary depending on your region of the world. ) The input signals for SECAM, PAL-M, and PAL-N video cannot be automatically detected, therefore they must be chosen manually. If the projector is unable to detect the correct standard, the colors might not look right or the image might appear "torn. " If this happens, manually select a standard by clicking either mouse button and cycling through the standards. Standby Time NOTE: If you already know the video standard used in your geographical area, it's often best to manually select it. This option lets you select how long the lamp stays on and the blank screen is displayed when the projector enters 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. Ceiling Projection When you turn Ceiling Projection on, the projector turns the image upside down for ceiling-mounted projection. Highlight Ceiling Projection, then click either mouse button to turn this feature on and off. NOTE: To order the LP400 Ceiling Mount, refer to "Optional Accessories" on page 40. 23 U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r Rear Projection When you turn Rear Projection on, the projector reverses the image so you can project from behind a translucent screen. Highlight Rear Projection, then click either mouse button to turn this feature on and off. Default Source Default Source toggles between Computer and Video. [. . . ] It is located in the Technical Library in the Service and Support section. Computer Acer AST* ** Key command to activate port Ctrl-Alt-Esc (for setup) FN-D or Ctrl-D Ctrl-FN-D FN-F5 type from A:/IVGA/CRT FN-F12 Key command to de-activate port Ctrl-Alt-Esc (for setup) FN-D or Ctrl-D Ctrl-FN-D FN-F5 type from A:/IVGA/CRT FN-F12 FN-F2 setup screen FN-F3 FN-F6 Ctrl-Alt-V Shift-Ctrl-Alt-L setup VGA/ Conf. Simulscan FN-F12 FN-F5 F2/Choose Option/F5 setup menu Shift-Ctrl-D automatic NOTE: Often, pressing the key commands once activates the external video port, pressing it again activates both the external and internal ports, and pressing it a third time activates the internal port. Refer to your computer's documentation for details on your specific model. AMS AMT AT&T Advanced Logic Research Altima FN-F2 setup screen FN-F3 FN-F6 Ctrl-Alt-V Shift-Ctrl-Alt-C setup VGA/ Conf. Simulscan Ambra** FN-F12 FN-F5 F2/Choose Option/F5 Amrel* ** Apple Aspen setup menu Shift-Ctrl-D automatic see Mac Portable and Mac PowerBook 41 A p p e n d i x Computer Austin Award BCC* Bondwell Chaplet** Key command to activate port Ctrl-Alt-comma FN-F6 automatic LCD or CRT options after bootup setup screen FN-F6 FN-F4 Key command to de-activate port Ctrl-Alt-comma FN-F6 reboot computer reboot for LCD or CRT options to appear setup screen FN-F6 FN-F4 FN-F6 Ctrl-Alt-#5 Ctrl-Alt-> FN-F4 automatic mode/?(for setup option) automatic Alt-F for screen setup option Ctrl-Alt-Command reboot Ctrl-Shift-M FN-F5 FN-F4 Ctrl-Alt-> Ctrl-Alt-F10 FN-F8 FN-D FN-F12 reboot FN-F2 dip switch to LCD dip switch to LCD Chembook Commax Compaq* ** FN-F6 Ctrl-Alt-#6 Ctrl-Alt-< FN-F4 automatic mode/?(for setup option) Compuadd* ** automatic Alt-F for screen setup option Data General Data General Walkabout Datavue DEC** Dell** Ctrl-Alt-Command 2 CRT/X at DOS prompt Ctrl-Shift-M FN-F5 FN-F4 Ctrl-Alt-< Ctrl-Alt-F10 FN-F8 (CRT/LCD) FN-D FN-F12 Digital* Dolch Epson automatic FN-F2 dip switch to CRT dip switch to CRT 42 Computer Everex* For-A Fujitsu Gateway Key command to activate port setup screen option Ctrl-Alt-Shift-C FN-F10 FN-F3 FN-F1/FN-F1 again simultaneous FN-F2, choose auto or simultaneous Ctrl-Alt-Tab FN-F7 FN-F10 setup screen option automatic reboot, enter setup menu FN-F7, select choice from setup menu FN-F1, select choice FN-F5, select choice PS/2 SC select choice (CRT, LCD, etc. ) Key command to de-activate port setup screen option Ctrl-Shift-Alt-L FN-F3 FN-F1 FN-F2 Ctrl-Alt-Tab FN-F7 FN-F10 setup screen option warm reboot FN-F2 Grid* ** Hitachi Honeywell Hyundai IBM 970* IBM ThinkPad** Infotel Kaypro Kris Tech Leading Edge Mac Portable 100 Mac PowerBook 140, 145, 150, 170 160, 165, 180, 520, 540, 5300 210, 230, 250, 270, 280, 2300 Magitronic FN-F12 boot up, monitor plugged in FN-F8 FN-T FN-F12 unplug monitor FN-F8 FN-T no video port: not compatible no video port: requires a 3rd-party interface Control Panel folder, PowerBook Display folder; Activate Video Mirroring warm reboot requires Apple Docking Station or Mini Dock FN-F4 FN-F4 43 A p p e n d i x Computer Mastersport Micro Express* Micron Microslate* Mitsubishi NCR NEC* ** Key command to activate port FN-F2 automatic FN-F2 automatic SW2 On-Off-Off-Off setup screen option setup screen option CRT at the DOS prompt FN-F3 Key command to de-activate port FN-F1 warm reboot FN-F2 warm reboot SW2 Off-On-On-On setup screen option setup screen option LCD at the DOS prompt FN-F3 automatic FN-O/* FN-F0 Ctrl-Alt-> FN-F2 Ctrl-Alt-S at bootup setup screen option setup screen option dip switch to LCD Ctrl-Shift-M Ctrl-Alt-Insert setup screen option FN-F5 setup screen option setup screen option FN-F6 Ctrl-Alt-Home FN-Home FN-F5 setup screen option FN-F7 Olivetti* Packard Bell* ** Panasonic Prostar Samsung* Sanyo Sharp Sun SPARCDataview Tandy** Tangent Texas Instruments* Top-Link* ** Toshiba* ** automatic FN-O/* FN-F0 Ctrl-Alt-< FN-F2 Ctrl-Alt-S at bootup setup screen option setup screen option dip switch to CRT Ctrl-Shift-M Ctrl-Alt-Insert setup screen option FN-F5 setup screen option setup screen option FN-F6 Ctrl-Alt-End FN-End FN-F5 setup screen option Twinhead* FN-F7 44 Computer Key command to activate port FN-F5 Automatic Key command to de-activate port FN-F5 Automatic Ctrl-Alt-F10 software driven FN-F10 FN-F2 FN-F1 Ctrl-Shift-D FN-F1 WinBook Wyse Zenith** Ctrl-Alt-F10 software driven FN-F10 FN-F2 FN-F1 Zeos** Ctrl-Shift-D FN-F1 * These manufacturers have models that automatically send video to the external CRT port when some type of display device is attached. 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