Infocus LPTM425z User Manual

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

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

7SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR1Place the projector on a flat surface.•The projector must be within 10 feet (3 m) of your power source and within 8 feet (2.

8Setting up the ProjectorConnecting the CableWizard™3 to the ProjectorCAUTION: Turn off thecomputer, monitor and projectorwhenever you connect ordisco

9Preparing to Connect Your Equipment to the ProjectorNOTE: Before you continue, make sure the projector and your equipment are turned off. If you’re c

10Setting up the ProjectorConnecting a Laptop Computer NOTE: Many laptop computersdo not automatically turn on theirexternal video port when asecondar

11FIGURE 8Connecting the CableWizard audio and mouse cables to a laptop computerIf your computer has a USB connector and is running Windows 98, use th

12Setting up the ProjectorConnecting a Desktop Computer1Locate the cable that connects your monitor to your computer. Unplug it from the computer.NOTE

13Do you want to control your computer’s mouse from the projector’s remote or keypad?If your computer has a PS/2 connector, use the PS/2 mouse cable1U

14Setting up the ProjectorConnecting a Video Player1If your video player uses a round, one-prong composite video connector, you’ll need only the A/V c

15FIGURE 12Connecting the projector to a video player using an S-video cable and the audio con-nectors on the standard A/V cable4Plug the A/V cable’s

iiTable of ContentsAppendix 45Specifications 45Accessories 47Portable and Laptop Activation Chart 49Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer

16Setting up the ProjectorPowering up the Projector and Adjusting the ImageNOTE: Always use the power cordthat shipped with the projector.1Remove the

17Turning Off the ProjectorIf you want to turn off the projector for a short period of time, press the standby button on the keypad or remote. This bl

19USING THE PROJECTORThis section describes how to use and make adjustments to the projector. It also provides a reference to the keypad and remote bu

20Using the ProjectorFIGURE 13Remote controlPress anywhere on the edge of the disk mouse to move the cursor on the screen. You can move the cursor at

21Adjusting the ProjectorTo focus the image, rotate the focus ring (Figure 14) until the image is clear. To zoom the image, rotate the zoom ring. This

22Using the ProjectorUsing the Keypad and Remote ButtonsThe keypad is lit orange when the projector is on and lit green while the menus are displayed.

23Standby When you press standby, the display and audio turn off and a blank screen is displayed for 15 minutes. You can change the amount of time th

24Using the ProjectorUsing the On-Screen MenusThe projector has six drop-down menus that allow you to make image adjustments and change a variety of s

25Display Menu FIGURE 18Display menuBrightnessAdjusting the brightness changes the intensity of the image.•Press the left mouse button to darken the

26Using the ProjectorColorThe color setting adjusts a video image from black and white to fully saturated color.•Press the left mouse button to decrea

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

27Audio Menu FIGURE 19Audio menuVolum eNOTE: Changing the volume from the menu is the same as changing it using the keypad.•Press the left mouse butto

28Using the ProjectorImage Menu FIGURE 20Image menuAuto ImageNOTE: Some screen saversinterfere with the operation ofAuto Image. If you’re experiencing

29Manual TrackingThe projector adjusts tracking automatically to match the video signal from your computer. However, if the display shows evenly space

30Using the ProjectorControls Menu FIGURE 21Controls menuVideo StandardNOTE: If you already know thevideo standard used in yourgeographical area, it’

31Rear ProjectionWhen you turn Rear Projection on, the projector reverses the image so you can project from behind a translucent screen. High-light Re

32Using the ProjectorDisplay Startup ScreenThis setting toggles between On and Off. When this feature is On, the InFocus startup screen appears when t

33Status MenuThis is a read-only window for informational purposes. To dis-play the status window, select Show status from the menu, then click either

34Using the ProjectorSoftware versionIndicates the projector’s software version. This information is useful when contacting Technical Support.CableWiz

35MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTINGThis section describes how to:•clean the lens•replace the projection lamp •replace the batteries in the remote•use

36Maintenance & Troubleshooting4Pull the lamp door up and remove it.FIGURE 24Removing the lamp doorCAUTION: Never operate theprojector with the la

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

376Slide the lamp connector to the right to disconnect it from the projector (Figure 26).FIGURE 26Sliding the lamp connector7Remove the module (Figure

38Maintenance & Troubleshooting8Align the new lamp module in the correct direction.9Gently push the module in as far as it goes.10Tighten the scre

39Using the Kensington Lock The projector has a Kensington Security Standard connector for use with a Kensington MicroSaver Security System (Figure 28

40Maintenance & TroubleshootingTroubleshootingProblem: Nothing on projection screen•Make sure that the power cord is properly connected to a fully

41•You might need to turn everything off and power up the equipment again in the proper order. Refer to your com-puter’s documentation to determine th

42Maintenance & TroubleshootingProblem: Image is out of focus•Turn the projection lens to focus the image.•Make sure the projection screen is at l

43Problem: Projected colors don’t match the computer or video player’s colors•Just as there are differences in the displays of different moni-tors, th

45APPENDIXSpecificationsThe projectors must be operated and stored within the tempera-ture and humidity ranges specified. Tem p e r a t ureOperating50

46AppendixVideo Audio InputInput Impedance 5K ohm DC coupledMaximum Input Voltage (LIN + RIN)PEAK < 4.5 V for THD ≤ 0.3%LIN or RIN < 2.0 Vrms fo

47AccessoriesNOTE: Use only InFocus-approved accessories. Other prod-ucts have not been tested with the projector.Power Cords (one ships with projecto

1INTRODUCTIONThe InFocus® LP™425z and LP435z lightweight multimedia pro-jectors are specifically designed for the mobile presenter. They generate cris

48AppendixNOTE: You can purchase theseitems by contacting your dealer orInFocus Catalog Sales at1-800-660-0024.Optional AccessoriesPersonal Plus Acces

49Portable and Laptop Activation ChartNOTE: Visit our website at www.infocus.com for the most cur-rent activation chart. It is located in the Technica

50AppendixAustin Ctrl-Alt-comma Ctrl-Alt-commaAward FN-F6 FN-F6BCC* automatic reboot computerBondwell LCD or CRT options after bootupreboot for LCD or

51Everex* setup screen option setup screen optionFor-A Ctrl-Alt-Shift-C Ctrl-Shift-Alt-LFujitsu FN-F10Gateway FN-F3FN-F1/FN-F1 again simul-taneousFN-F

52AppendixMagitronic FN-F4 FN-F4Mastersport FN-F2 FN-F1Micro Express* automatic warm rebootMicron FN-F2 FN-F2Microslate* automatic warm rebootMitsubis

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

54AppendixUsing Video Mirroring with a PowerBook ComputerWhen you turn video mirroring (called SimulScan in newer Pow-erBooks-see below) on, the proje

55Projected Image SizeNOTE: Use these charts and tables to help you determine pro-jected image sizes.FIGURE 29Projected image size for LP425zNOTE: Vis

56AppendixFIGURE 30Projected image size for LP435zTable 3: Image Size, Width and Height for LP435z-maximum image sizeDistance to Screen (feet) Diagona

57INDEXAaccessories, ordering 47, 48activation commands for laptop computers 49adjustingbass 27brightness 25color 26contrast 25tint 25treble 27volume

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

58IndexControls menu optionsAuto Source Select 31Ceiling 30Default Source 31Display Messages 31Display Startup Screen 32Plug and Play 31Rear Projectio

59Llampordering 47replacing 35turns off unexpectedly 43lamp hour counter 33Language menu 32language, selecting for menus 32laptop computersactivation

60IndexSsafety guidelines iiiSECAM video 25, 30security feature 39SimulScan, using with PowerBooks 54Source button 22specifications 45Standby button 2

3FIGURE 1Shipping box contents1. LP425z or 435z projector and lens cap6. RCA audio/video (A/V) cable2. Soft carry case 7.CableWizard33.LP425z/435z Use

4IntroductionFIGURE 2Side view of projector FIGURE 3Front view of projector connector panelspeakerfocus ringelevator buttonpowercordconnectorkeypadpow

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