InFocus LP210 User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Summary iii
Introduction 1
Image Resolution 1
Compatibility 1
Unpacking the Projector 2
Usage Guidelines 3
If You Need Assistance 3
Warranty 3
Setting up the Projector 5
Connecting an IBM-Compatible Computer 7
Connecting a Macintosh Computer 8
Connecting a Video Player 9
Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image 11
Turning Off the Projector 12
Using the Projector 13
Basic Image Adjustment 13
Adjusting the Projector 13
Using the Keypad Buttons 16
Using the Disk Mouse 19
Using the On-Screen Menus 19
Display Menu Functions 21
Audio Menu Functions 23
Image Menu Functions 24
Controls Menu Functions 26
Maintenance & Troubleshooting 29
Cleaning the Lens 29
Removing and Replacing a Lens 29
Using the Optional Zoom Lens 30
Replacing the Projection Lamp 31
Replacing the Fuse 33
Using the Kensington Lock 35
Troubleshooting 36
Solutions to Common Problems 37

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Table of Contents
Appendix 41
Specifications 41
Accessories 43
Portable and Laptop Activation Chart 45
Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer 49
Projected Image Size 50
Index 53

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SAFETY SUMMARY
Please read these instructions carefully before using your projec-
tor. Failure to comply with them could result in fire, electrical
shock, personal injury or damage to equipment.
These graphics are used throughout this manual to draw your
attention to important information about the projectors.
NOTE: Additional useful details or tips.
CAUTION: Steps to take to avoid damage to your equipment.
WARNING: Steps to take to avoid personal injury.
These graphics are used on the projector’s labels.
Attention - Refer to this User’s Guide for important
safety information.
Hot Surfaces - Avoid touching hot surfaces. Do not
touch until the projector has cooled.
Do Not Look Into The Lens!
Be extremely careful not to look into the projection lens when the
projector is turned on. The bright light may harm your eyes. Be
especially careful to keep children from looking into the lens.
Power Source
Use only a three-wire grounding type power source. The power
source should not exceed 250 volts rms between the supply con-
ductors or between either conductor and the ground.

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Safety Summary
Power Cord
Use only the power cord that was shipped with the projector.
Although other power cords might be similar in appearance, they
have not been safety-tested with the projector. Do not use a
power cord if it has become damaged or frayed. Contact your In
Focus dealer or call In Focus if you need to replace your power
cord.
Grounding
The projector is grounded through the grounding conductor on
the power cord. To avoid electric shock, plug the power cord into
a properly wired receptacle. Do not defeat the purpose of the
grounding-type plug.
Fuse
For continued protection against the risk of fire, use only the
specified fuse. It must be a time delay, high breaking capacity
5x20mm fuse with the following amperages: for 6.3amp use
T6.3AH, for 8amp use T8AH. Refer to page 42 for more informa-
tion about fuse specifications and to page 33 for instructions on
replacing the fuse.
Lamp
To avoid overheating and unacceptable image quality, replace the
projection lamp with a lamp of the specified type. Refer to
page 41 for lamp specifications and to page 31 for instructions on
replacing the lamp.
Lamp Compartment
To avoid burns, do not open the lamp module door until the pro-
jector is turned off and the lamp has cooled. Follow the instruc-
tions in this manual for lamp replacement carefully.
Hot Surfaces
Allow the projector to cool at least 45 minutes before replacing a
lamp. When you open the lamp housing, be very careful not to
touch the hot surfaces inside.

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Ventilation and Overheating
Openings in the projector case provide ventilation to protect it
from overheating. Keep loose papers and other objects well away
from the bottom, top and side grills. Do not place the projector on
top of or close to a computer or other heat-producing equipment.
Liquid Spills
Do not set drinks on top of the projector. Spilled liquids can flow
inside and cause damage.
NOTE: If you open the projector
case, you will void the warranty.
Do Not Disassemble
All service must be performed by an authorized In Focus service
center. The only user-serviceable parts in the projector are the
projection lamp, which you can replace by opening the lamp
cover on the bottom of the projector (see page 31) and the fuse.
Do not open any other part of the projector. If your projector
needs repair, call In Focus Technical Support as described on
page 3. Before you call Technical Support, you may want to refer
to “Troubleshooting” on page 36 to see if you can resolve the
problem yourself.
Don’t Set the Projector on its Lens
To protect the lens when you are transporting the projector, adjust
the lens so it is fully retracted (turn it clockwise) before you pack
it.
Place the projector in its carrying case with the lens facing
upwards. You may damage the projector if you set it on its lens.

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INTRODUCTION
The In Focus®LP 225™ multimedia projector combines powerful
and sophisticated features with easy-to-use, intuitive controls.
Built-in multimedia features include a palette of 16.7 million col-
ors and active matrix liquid crystal display (LCD) technology.
The 225 is ideal for high-performance business, training and
imaging applications that demand exceptional color quality.
Image Resolution
NOTE: The 225 automatically
expands 640x480 images to
800x600. You can display these
images at 640x480 by turning off
the Auto Resize feature. See “Auto
Resize” on page 24 for more infor-
mation.
The SVGA resolution of the 225’s projected image is 800x600. It
displays computer images just as they appear on your com-
puter’s monitor. Screen resolutions between 800x600 and
1024x768 are compressed to 800x600. The 225 cannot compress
screen resolutions above 1024x768. If your computer’s screen res-
olution is higher than 1024x768, reset it to a lower resolution
before you connect the projector.
Compatibility
The projector is compatible with a wide variety of computers and
video devices, including:
•IBM-compatible computers, including laptops, up to 1024x768
resolution at 75Hz.
•IBM PS/2 in VGA and MCGA modes.
•Apple Macintosh and PowerBook computers up to1024x768
resolution.
•Various VCRs, camcorders and laser disc players.

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Introduction
Unpacking the Projector
The projector comes with the items shown in Figure 1. Check to
make sure all are included. Contact your In Focus dealer immedi-
ately if anything is missing.
If you are experienced in setting up presentation systems, use the
LP 225 Quick Start card that was included in the shipping box. For
complete details on connecting and operating the projector, refer
to this User’s Guide.
NOTE: The contents of your
shipping box may vary depending
on the configuration you’ve
ordered.
FIGURE 1
Shipping box contents
1. LP 225 projector 5. Lens cover
2. LP 225 User’s Guide 6. RCA audio/video (A/V) cable
3. power cord 7. CableWizard Lite computer
cable
4. Macintosh adapter 8. Audio cable
1
2
3
45
6
7
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Usage Guidelines
•Do not look directly into the projection lens when the projector
is turned on. The bright light may harm your eyes.
•The top and bottom of the projector can be very hot to the
touch after use. Use extreme care or let it cool before lifting it.
NOTE: If the projector overheats
and turns off, you must wait about
45 seconds before you attempt to
turn it back on.
•Do not block the grills at the front or top of the projector.
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.
•This projector is not intended for use in mainframe computer
rooms as defined in the Standard for the Protection of Elec-
tronic Computer/Data Processing Equipment, ANSI/NFPA 75.
•Avoid leaving the projector in direct sunlight or extreme cold
for extended periods of time. If this happens, allow it to reach
room temperature before use.
•Transport the projector in a vendor-approved hard or soft case.
Part numbers for these cases are listed on page 44. Call your In
Focus dealer to order.
If You Need Assistance
The first place to look for help is in this manual. Be sure to check
the guidelines in “Troubleshooting” on page 36.
If this manual doesn’t answer your question, call your In Focus
dealer. You can also call In Focus Customer Service directly at
1-800-799-9911. Call between 5 a.m. and 5 p.m. PST, Monday
through Friday. In Europe, call In Focus in The Netherlands at
(31) 23-5440310. In Singapore, call (65) 740-6435. Or, send us an
e-mail at [e-mail].
Our World Wide Web address is http://www.infocus.com.
Warranty
These products are backed by a limited one-year warranty. The
details of the warranty are printed at the back of this manual.
Longer term warranties can be purchased from your In Focus
dealer. Refer to page 44 for part numbers.

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SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR
1Place the projector on a flat surface.
•The projector must be within 10 feet of your power source
and within 6 feet 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
LitePro 200 Series Ceiling Mount Installation Guide for more
information. To turn the image upside down, see “Ceiling”
on page 27. The Ceiling Mount Kit is sold separately; see
page 44.
2Position the projector the desired distance from the screen.
•The distance from the lens of the projector to the screen
determines the size of the projected image. Figure 2 shows
three projected image sizes using the varifocal lens or the
zoom lens at minimum focusing distance. For more infor-
mation about image size, see “Projected Image Size” on
page 50.
3Make sure the projector and your computer are turned off.
FIGURE 2
Projected image size (varifocal lens, zoom lens at minimum focusing distance)
2.8ft.
17.5ft.
7ft.
4 ft.10 ft. 25 ft.

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Setting up the Projector
NOTE: Before you continue,
make sure the projector and your
equipment are turned off. If you’re
connecting a computer, make sure
the distance between it and the
projector is 6 feet or less.
FIGURE 3
Connector panel
CableWizard
s-video composite
video
L/R audio in
audio in
computer
Lite
(for video source)

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Connecting an IBM-Compatible Computer
1Plug the end of the CableWizard Lite computer cable into
the video connector on your computer.
NOTE: Many laptop computers
do not automatically turn on their
external video port when a sec-
ondary display device such as a
projector is connected. Refer to
your computer manual for the
command that activates the exter-
nal video port. Activation com-
mands for some laptop computers
are listed in the Appendix of this
manual on page 45.
2Plug the end of the CableWizard Lite computer cable
into the connector on the projector.
FIGURE 4
Connecting the computer cable to an IBM-compatible computer
NOTE: If you are connecting a
desktop computer and want to
view your presentation on your
monitor, purchase the optional
CableWizard.
Do you want to play your computer’s audio on the projector?
1Plug either end of the audio cable into the audio connector on
your computer.
2Plug the other end of the audio cable into the connector
on the projector.
NOTE: If you want mousecontrol,
purchase the optional CableWiz-
ard and remote.
CableWizard Lite cable
audio cable
CableWizard Lite cable
audio cable

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Setting up the Projector
Connecting a Macintosh Computer
NOTE: Some PowerBooks require
the Apple-supplied video-out cable
or monitor adapter for external
video. Connect it between the
PowerBook and the CableWizard
Lite computer cable/Mac adaptor
as shown in Figure 5.
1Plug the end of the CableWizard Lite computer cable into
the In Focus-supplied Mac adaptor.
2Plug the CableWizard Lite/Mac adaptor into the video con-
nector on your computer (or the Apple video-out cable or
monitor adapter, if needed).
3Plug the end of the CableWizard Lite computer cable
into the connector on the projector.
4If you want the projector display to be the same as the Power-
Book’s screen display, turn on video mirroring (called
SimulScan in newer PowerBooks). See “Using Video Mirror-
ing with a PowerBook Computer” on page 49 for additional
information.
NOTE: If you are connecting a
desktop computer and want to
view your presentation on your
monitor, purchase the optional
CableWizard.
FIGURE 5
Connecting the CableWizard Lite computer cable to a Macintosh
NOTE: If you want mouse control,
purchase the optional
CableWizard and remote.
Do you want to play your computer’s audio on the projector?
1Plug either end of the audio cable into the audio connector on
your computer.
2Plug the other end of the audio cable into the connector
on the projector.
PowerBook
video-out cable
audio cable
CableWizard Lite cable
Mac adaptor
or monitor
adaptor

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Connecting a Video Player
1If 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.
2Plug 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.”
•If you’re using an S-video cable, connect it to the “s-video
out” connector on the video player (Figure 7).
3Plug the other yellow connector into the composite connector
on the back of the projector.
•If you’re using S-video, plug the other end of the cable into
the “s-video” connector on the projector (Figure 7).
FIGURE 6
Connecting the projector to a video player using the standard A/V cable (with composite
video connector)
audio/video cable

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Setting up the Projector
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IGURE 7
Connecting the projector to a video player using an S-video cable and the audio con-
nectors on the standard A/V cable
4Plug 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).
CAUTION: Your video player
may also have a “Video Out” port
for a coaxial cable connection.
DO NOT use this to connect to the
projector.
•If you’re using an S-video cable, the yellow connectors on
the A/V cable remain unused (Figure 7).
5Plug the A/V cable’s other white and red connectors to the
left and right “audio in” ports on the projector.
The projector is compatible with the three major broadcast video
standards: NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, and SECAM.
It automatically adjusts to optimize its performance for the
incoming video. The input signals for SECAM, PAL-M, and
PAL-N video cannot be automatically detected, therefore they
must be chosen manually; see “Video Standard” on page 26.
A/V cable
S-video cable

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Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image
NOTE: Always use the power cord
that shipped with the
projector.
1Remove the lens cap.
2Plug the power cord into the projector (Figure 8), then plug it
into your electrical outlet. A surge-protected power strip is
recommended if power surges are common in your area.
FIGURE 8
Connecting the power cord to the projector
3Turn on the projector.
4If you connected a video player, turn it on.
NOTE: With some computers,
the order in which you power up
the equipment is very important.
Most computers should be turned
on last, after all other peripherals
have been turned on. Refer to your
computer’s documentation to
determine the correct order.
•Press the video button on the keypad to display the image
from your video player. Press computer to return to your
computer’s image.
•Use the volume buttons to adjust the volume.
•If you don’t want to hear the sound from your video player,
press the mute button.
5If you connected your monitor, turn it on.
6Turn on your computer.
•The computer image should display on the projection
screen.
•If necessary, use the brightness buttons on the keypad to
adjust the brightness. You can make further adjustments to
the image from the projector’s on-screen menus. To open
the menus, press the menu button on the keypad. Then
select the Display menu or the Image menu. For more infor-
mation about the menus, see page 19.
•If you don’t want to hear the sound from your computer or
video player, press the mute button.

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Setting up the Projector
Turning Off the Projector
If you want to turn off the projector for a short period of time,
press the standby button on the keypad. This blanks the screen for
fifteen minutes, but keeps the projector running. After 15 min-
utes, 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.)
NOTE: When you disconnect the
projector after you have switched
it off, always remove the power
cord from the electrical outlet first,
then remove it from the projector.
To completely power off the projector, press the “O” side of the
power switch. If you want to turn the projector back on immedi-
ately, you must allow about 45 seconds for the lamp to cool. The
lamp won’t light if it’s too hot.

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USING THE PROJECTOR
This section describes how to use and make adjustments to the
projector. It also provides a reference to thekeypad buttons and
the options available from the on-screen menus.
Basic Image Adjustment
1Make sure you have powered up your equipment in the right
order (page 11).
2If the image doesn’t display completely, adjust the height of
the projector (page 14) or center the image by adjusting its
horizontal or vertical position (page 25).
3If the image is out of focus, rotate the lens to focus it (page 13).
4If the image appears to shimmer or if it has blurry vertical
bars after you have adjusted the focus, turn Auto Image
(page 24) off and then back on to reset the automatic sync and
tracking. If that doesn’t clear up the image, adjust the sync
(page 24) and/or the tracking (page 25) manually.
5If the colors don’t look right, adjust the brightness (page 16).
Adjusting the Projector
To focus the image, rotate the projection lens until the image is
clear. Rotate the lens clockwise for a longer focusing distance;
counterclockwise for a shorter focusing distance.
If the projected image seems wider at the bottom or at the top,
rotate the keystone adjustment dial on the back of the projector
until the image is correct (Figure 9).

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Using the Projector
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IGURE 9
Keystone adjustment knob
The projector is equipped with an elevator foot on the underside
of the projector and a leveling knob.
FIGURE 10
Leveling knob
leveling knob

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To raise the projector:
1Raise the front of the projector off the table by lifting up on the
handle (Figure 11).
2Pull out the elevator foot (Figure 11).
3If necessary, use the leveling knob (Figure 10) to adjust the
angle of the projected image.
FIGURE 11
Adjusting the height of the projector
CAUTION: Always hold the pro-
jector’s handle when you adjust the
height.
To lower the projector:
1Hold the projector’s handle.
2Pull the foot away from the projector, then push it back to its
collapsed position.
3If necessary, use the leveling knob (Figure 10) to readjust the
angle of the projected image.

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Using the Projector
Using the Keypad Buttons
This section provides an alphabetical reference to the keypad but-
tons.
FIGURE 12
Keypad
Brightness
Adjusting the brightness lightens or darkens the image.
•To darken the image, press
•To lighten the image, press
The brightness buttons are auto-repeating; they repeat their func-
tion as long as you hold down the button.
Computer
When you have more than one source (computer or video) con-
nected to the projector, select between them by pressing the but-
ton for the source you want.
Press computer to display the 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). You can also freeze an image from
a computer source on the screen, allowing you to perform other
operations on the computer without the audience seeing them.
Press freeze again when you want the image to return to normal.