Infocus LS700 User Manual

iTABLE OF CONTENTSSafety Instructions iiiIntroduction 1Image Resolution 1Compatibility 1Unpacking the Projector 1Usage Guidelines 4If You Need Ass

6Setting up the ProjectorPreparing to Connect Your Equipment to the ProjectorNOTE: Before you continue,make sure the projector and yourequipment are t

7Connecting a Video Player1 If your video player uses a round, one-prong composite video connector, you’ll need only the A/V cable that shipped with t

8Setting up the ProjectorFIGURE 7Connecting the projector to a video player using an S-video cable and the audio con-nectors on the standard A/V cable

9Connecting an External Speaker The projector has no internal speakers, but it can loop-through audio so you can control the audio from the projector.

10Setting up the ProjectorConnecting a Computer 1 Plug the end of the CableWizard Lite computer cable into the video connector on your computer.NOTE

11Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the ImageNOTE: Always use the power cord that shipped with the projector.1 Remove the lens cap.2 Plug the po

12Setting up the ProjectorTurning Off the ProjectorIf you want to turn off the projector for a short period of time, press the standby button on the r

13USING THE PROJECTORThis section describes how to use and make adjustments to the projector. It also provides a reference to the keypad and remote bu

14Using the ProjectorAdjusting the ProjectorTo focus the image, rotate the focus ring (Figure 10) until the image is clear. To zoom the image, rotate

15To 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 loc

iiTable of ContentsMaintenance & Troubleshooting 31Cleaning the Lens 31Cleaning the Fan Intake Filter 31Replacing the Projection Lamp 33Replac

16Using the ProjectorUsing the Remote ControlNOTE: If you can’t aim theremote control at the projector sothat its signal is received — forexample, whe

17FIGURE 14KeypadComputer When you have more than one source (computer and video) con-nected to the projector, select between them by pressing the but

18Using the ProjectorStandby When you press standby, the display and audio turn off and a blank screen is displayed for 1 minute. After 1 minute, the

19Keypad only buttonsBrightness Adjusting the brightness lightens or darkens the image.•To darken the image, press •To lighten the image, press Sc

20Using the ProjectorUsing the MenusThe projector has six drop-down menus that allow you to make image adjustments and change a variety of settings. M

21Display Menu FIGURE 17Display menuBrightnessNOTE: Changing the brightness using the menu is the same as changing it using the keypad.Adjusting the b

22Using the ProjectorColorThe color setting adjusts a video image from black and white to fully saturated color.•Press the left mouse button to decrea

23Audio Menu FIGURE 18Audio menuVolumeNOTE: Changing the volume from the menu is the same as changing it using the keypad.•Press the left mouse button

24Using the ProjectorImage Menu FIGURE 19Image menuAuto ImageThe projector automatically adjusts tracking, signal synchroniza-tion and vertical and ho

25Image PositionThis setting allows you to re-position a 16x9 or native mode video image. Select among top, bottom, and center by highlight-ing Image

iiiSAFETY INSTRUCTIONSPlease read and follow all safety instructions provided BEFORE using your new projector. Failure to comply with safety instruc-t

26Using the ProjectorHorizontal PositionFollow these steps to manually adjust the horizontal position.1 Turn Auto Image off.2 Press the left mouse but

27Controls Menu FIGURE 20Controls menuVideo StandardThe projector can display NTSC and PAL, PAL-M, and PAL-N video. Select a standard by clicking eit

28Using the ProjectorAuto Source SelectThis setting toggles between On and Off. When this feature is Off, the projector defaults to the source selecte

29Language menuFIGURE 21Language menuYou can display the on-screen menus in English, French, German, and Spanish. The default is English. •Move the cu

30Using the ProjectorLamp hours usedIndicates how many hours the current lamp has been in use. The counter starts at zero hours and counts each hour t

31MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTINGThis section describes how to:•clean the lens•clean the fan intake filter•replace the projection lamp •replace the

32Maintenance & TroubleshootingFIGURE 23Removing the filter door3 Clean the filter.•Use a vacuum cleaner set on low power to remove the dust and d

33Replacing the Projection LampWARNING: To avoid burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 30 minutes before you open the lamp module door. Neve

34Maintenance & TroubleshootingFIGURE 25Removing the lamp moduleWARNING: Do not drop thelamp module or touch the glassbulb! The glass may shatter

3512 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.Re

ivSafety Instructions•Caution: For ceiling mount installations, please use the ceiling mount recommended in the User’s Guide and follow all instructio

36Maintenance & TroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf you’re experiencing trouble with the projector, follow these steps to make sure everything is pro

37Solutions to Common ProblemsProblem: Nothing on projection screen•Make sure that the power cord is properly connected to a func-tional AC electrical

38Maintenance & TroubleshootingProblem: Image seems stretched from top to bottom.•Your video is in anamorphic 16x9 format. Press the Video 2 but-t

39If 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

40Maintenance & TroubleshootingProblem: Image and menus are reversed left to right•Rear projection mode is probably turned on. Switch back to for-

41Problem: 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 i

43APPENDIXSpecificationsThe LS700 must be operated and stored within the temperature and humidity ranges specified. TemperatureOperating0 C to 40° C a

44AppendixRemote ControlBattery Two (2) AA alkaline cellsInput Power Requirements100-120/220-240V, 5.0/3.0A, 50/60 Hz.Video Audio InputInput Impedance

45AccessoriesNOTE: Use only InFocus-approved accessories. Other prod-ucts have not been tested with the projector.Power Cords (one ships with projecto

46AppendixOptional AccessoriesEasy Carry Case CA-C129Soft Case CA-C122European Hard Case CA-C130Hard Travel Case CA-C123Deluxe Travel Case CA-C128ATA

1INTRODUCTIONThe InFocus® LS700™ lightweight multimedia projector com-bines powerful and sophisticated features with easy-to-use, intui-tive controls.

47Projected Image SizeUse the chart below and the tables on the next page to help you determine projected image sizes. Note that these sizes are for 4

48AppendixTable 1: Image Size, Width and Height for Lens at Maximum Image Size Distance to Screen (feet) Diagonal(inches)Width(inches)Height(inches)43

49INDEXNumerics16x9 video formatselecting 18, 244x3 video formatselecting 18, 24Aaccessories, ordering 45, 46adjustingbalance 23bass 23brightness 19,

50Indexcomposite videoselecting 18composite video cableconnecting 7ordering (A/V cable) 45Computer button 17computerscompatibility 1connecting 10conne

51Image menu optionsAuto Image 24Auto Resize 24DVD Optimized 25Horiz. Position 26Image Position 25Manual Sync 25Manual Tracking 25Overscan 25Vert. Pos

52IndexRrear projection 27remote controlnot working 41ordering 45replacing the batteries 35specifications 44using 16replacingprojection lamp module 33

2IntroductionNOTE: The contents of yourshipping box may vary dependingon the configuration you’veordered.FIGURE 1Shipping box contents1. LS700 project

3FIGURE 2Side view of projectorNOTE: The focus ring is threaded to fit a 77mm camera lens filter. You may want to use a filter to customize the image

4IntroductionUsage Guidelines•Do not look directly into the projection lens when the projector is turned on. The bright light may harm your eyes.•Do n

5SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR1 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