Infocus LP290 User Manual

FCC WarningThis 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. Thes

4IntroductionFIGURE 2Front view of projectorFIGURE 3Rear view of projector keypadzoom ringfocus ringfoot releaseIR sensorconnectorssecurity lockpowerc

5Usage 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 t

6IntroductionWarrantyThis product is backed by a limited two-year warranty. The details of the warranty are printed at the back of this manual. An ext

7SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR1Place the projector on a flat surface.•The projector must be within 6 feet (1.8 m) of your power source and your computer.•I

8Setting up the ProjectorNOTE: Before you continue,make sure the projector and allother equipment is turned off. Ifyou’re connecting a computer,make s

9Connecting a ComputerNOTE: Many laptop computers do not automatically turn on their external video port when a sec-ondary display device such as a pr

10Setting up the ProjectorDo you want to control the computer’s mouse from the projector’s remote?If your computer has a PS/2 connector, use the PS/2

11Connecting a Video PlayerIf your video device (VCR, DVD player, video camera) uses a round, one-prong composite video connector, use the composite a

12Setting up the Projector3Plug the A/V cable’s white connector into the left “audio out” connector on your video device. Plug the cable’s red connec-

13Powering up the ProjectorNOTE: Always use the power cord that shipped with the projector.1Remove the lens cap.2Plug the power cord into the back of

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14Setting up the ProjectorTurning Off the ProjectorTo turn off the projector, press the Power button. A dialog box appears, asking for confirmation. P

15USING THE PROJECTORThis section describes how to use and make adjustments to the projector. It also provides a reference to the keypad and remote bu

16Using the ProjectorThe projector is equipped with a self-locking, quick-release feet and buttons.To raise the projector:1Raise the projector to the

17Using the Remote ControlTo control the computer’s mouse from the projector’s remote, you must connect the USB or PS/2 mouse cables to the computer a

18Using the ProjectorUsing the Keypad and Remote ButtonsWhile the menus are displayed, the Keystone and Volum e buttons on the keypad and the arrow bu

19Volum ePress the Volume buttons to adjust the volume.Arrow buttons Use these buttons to navigate through and make adjustments to the on-screen menus

20Using the ProjectorBlack (remote only)Press this button to display a black screen. Effect (remote only)Press this button to invoke the presentation

21Using the On-Screen MenusThe projector has menus that allow you to make image adjust-ments and change a variety of settings. NOTE: Some menu items m

22Using the ProjectorBasic Menu FIGURE 14Basic menuContrastThe contrast controls the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of th

23KeystoneThis option helps to keep the image square as the angle of projec-tion is changed. Use this feature to adjust the image vertically and make

iTABLE OF CONTENTSSafety Instructions iiiIntroduction 1Image Resolution 1Compatibility 2Unpacking the Projector 2Usage Guidelines 5If You Need Ass

24Using the ProjectorSetup menu FIGURE 15Setup and Picture menusPicture menu•Screen Aspect: The default is 4:3. Click 16:9 if you are watching videos

25System menuTurn the features in the System menu on and off by highlighting them and pressing Source/Select. A checkmark in the box indi-cates the fe

26Using the ProjectorLanguage menuYou can display the on-screen menus in English, German, Span-ish, French, Italian, Dutch, Norwegian, Portuguese, Jap

27Service menu FIGURE 19Service menu•Factory reset: This resets all options to the original factory set-tings. Highlight it, then press Source/Select.

28Using the ProjectorUserlogo menuThis menu allows you to display a blank blue or black screen instead of the default InFocus screen when no source is

29MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTINGThis section describes how to:•clean the lens•clean the air intake dust filters•replace the projection lamp •replac

30Maintenance & TroubleshootingFIGURE 21Removing the filter doors3Remove the filter doors and clean them using a vacuum cleaner on low power.4Repl

31Replacing the Projection LampWARNING: To avoid burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 60 minutes before you replace the lamp. Never extract

32Maintenance & TroubleshootingFIGURE 24Removing the lamp housing5Install the new lamp housing and tighten the screws.WARNING: Do not drop thelamp

33FIGURE 25Replacing the batteries in the remote5Slide the two tabs on the battery door into position, press the release tab and push the door into th

iiTa b l e o f C o n t e n t sAppendix 39Specifications 39Accessories 40Portable and Laptop Activation Chart 42Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBo

34Maintenance & TroubleshootingTroubleshootingLEDsThe Alarm LED on top of the projector (Figure 11 on page 18) will alert you to certain problems.

35Problem: Only the start-up screen displays•Verify that the cables are connected correctly. See page 9 for connection procedures.•Make sure that the

36Maintenance & TroubleshootingProblem: Image is too wide or narrow for screen•Adjust the zoom or projector placement.•Adjust the width of the ima

37The most current troubleshooting information can be found in the Service and Support section of our website at http://www.infocus.com/service. You’l

38Maintenance & Troubleshooting

39APPENDIXSpecificationsThe projector must be operated and stored within the tempera-ture and humidity ranges specified. Te m p e r a t u r eOperating

40AppendixAccessoriesNOTE: Use only InFocus-approved accessories. Otherproducts have not been tested withthe projector.Standard Accessories (ship with

41NOTE: You can purchase these items by contacting your dealer or InFocus Catalog Sales at 1-800-660-0024.Optional AccessoriesShipping Case (ATA appro

42AppendixPortable and Laptop Activation ChartNOTE: Visit our website atwww.infocus.com for the mostcurrent activation chart. It islocated in the Tech

43Bondwell LCD or CRT options after bootupreboot for LCD or CRT options to appearChaplet** setup screen setup screenFN-F6 FN-F6FN-F4 FN-F4Chembook FN-

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

44AppendixGateway FN-F3FN-F1/FN-F1 again simul-taneousFN-F3FN-F1Grid* ** FN-F2, choose auto or simultaneousFN-F2Ctrl-Alt-Tab Ctrl-Alt-TabHitachi FN-F7

45Micro Express* automatic warm rebootMicron FN-F2 FN-F2Microslate* automatic warm rebootMitsubishi SW2 On-Off-Off-Off SW2 Off-On-On-OnNCR setup scree

46Appendix* These manufacturers have models that automatically send video to the external CRT port when some type of display device is attached.** The

47Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook ComputerWhen you turn video mirroring (called SimulScan in newer Pow-erBooks—see below) on, the projector dis

48AppendixProjected Image SizeNOTE: Use the graph and tableto help you determine projectedimage sizes.FIGURE 27Projected image sizeNOTE: Visit our web

49INDEXNumerics16 by 9 format 26Aaccessories, ordering 40, 41activation commands for laptop com-puters 42adjustingbrightness 22color 22contrast 22heig

50IndexFFactory reset 27focusing the image 15Freeze 26HHide OSD 25IIBM-compatible computerscompatibility 2connecting 9imageadjusting 13, 15colors don’

51PPicture menu 24Plug and Play 25PNP Enable 25position, adjusting 24power cordconnecting 13ordering 40power saving mode 25power up sequence 13, 35PS/

52Index

LIMITED WARRANTYInFocus-Branded ProductsInFocus Corporation (“InFocus”) warrants that the InFocus-branded product (“Product”) purchased from InFocus

ivSafety Instructions•Caution: Don’t set liquids on the projector. Spilled liquids may damage your projector.•Caution: Don’t place the projector on a

WARRANTY LIMITATION AND EXCLUSIONThis Limited Warranty extends only to Products purchased from InFocus or an InFocus authorized reseller. InFocus shal

1INTRODUCTIONThe InFocus® LP280™ and LP290™ multimedia projectors are specifically designed for multipurpose use. They are easy to con-nect, easy to u

2IntroductionCompatibilityThe projector is compatible with a wide variety of computers and video devices, including:•IBM-compatible computers, includi

3FIGURE 1Shipping box contents1. Projector + lens cap 6. Computer cable2. Soft carry case 7. PS/2 mouse cable3. User’s Guide, Quick Start card, and CD