InFocus LP740B User manual

USER’S
GUIDE

USER’S
GUIDE

Copyright © 1998 by In Focus, Inc.
Wilsonville, Oregon. All rights reserved.

FCC Warning
This 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. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment
is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communi-
cations. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harm-
ful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference
at his own expense.
DOC (Canada)
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interfer-
ence-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numerique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement
sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada.
Safety Certifications
UL, CUL, TÜV
EN 55022 Warning
This product is intended for use in a commercial, industrial, or educational envi-
ronment. It is not intended for residential use.
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment it may cause radio interfer-
ence, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. The typ-
ical use is in a conference room, meeting room or auditorium.
Wenn das Produkt LP740B in Deutschland verkauft wird, muss es Umwelt ges-
chuetzt sein. (Klasse B) Dieses Product muss mit dem Bundesamt fuer Post und
Telekommunikation registriert sein. (BAPT)

Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer: In Focus, Inc.
27700B SW Parkway Ave. Wilsonville, Oregon 97070 USA
European Office: Olympia 1, NL-1213 NS, Hilversum, The Netherlands
We declare under our sole responsibility that the LP740B projector conforms to
the following directives and norms:
Directive 89/336/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC
EMI: EN 55022 (1992) Class A
EMC: EN 50082-1 (1992)
IEC 801-2, IEC 801-3, IEC 801-4
Directive 73/23/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC
Safety: EN 60950: 1992 + A1 + A2 + A3: 1995
December, 1998
Australian Certification C-tick mark
Trademarks
Apple, Macintosh, and PowerBook are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Apple Computer, Inc. IBM and PS/2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of
International Business Machines, Inc. Microsoft, PowerPoint, and Windows are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. HP is a trademark
or registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company. Sun Microsystems is a
trademark or registered trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. SGI is a trademark
or registered trademark of Silicon Graphics Incorporated. DEC is a trademark or
registered trademark of Digital Equipment Corporation. In Focus and LP are
trademarks or registered trademarks of In Focus, Inc.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Instructions iii
Introduction 1
Image Resolution 1
Compatibility 1
Unpacking the Projector 1
Usage Guidelines 4
If You Need Assistance 4
Warranty 4
Setting up the Projector 5
Connecting a Computer 7
Connecting a Video Player 8
Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image 9
Turning Off the Projector 10
Using the Projector 11
Basic Image Adjustment 11
Adjusting the Projector 11
Using the Remote Control and Keypad Buttons 13
Using the On-Screen Menus 16
Image control 19
Custom setup 21
Information 22
Maintenance & Troubleshooting 25
Cleaning the Lens 25
Cleaning the Fan Intake Filter 25
Replacing the Projection Lamp 26
Troubleshooting 29

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Table of Contents
Appendix 33
Specifications 33
Accessories 34
Portable and Laptop Activation Chart 35
Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer 40
Projected Image Size 41
RS-232 Terminal Specifications 43
Index 45

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please read and follow all safety instructions provided BEFORE
using your new projector. Failure to comply with safety instruc-
tions 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 Terms:
•Warning: Don’t look directly into the lens when the projector is
turned on.
•Warning: Don’t block ventilation openings.
•Warning: To replace the lamp, turn the power off and
unplug the power cord. To avoid burns, wait 30 minutes
before opening the lamp door. Follow all instructions provided
in this User’s Guide.
•Warning: Please use the power cord provided. Connect
the power cord to a receptacle with a protective safety
(earth) ground terminal.
•Warning: Refer all service to qualified service personnel. Ser-
vicing your own projector will void the warranty. See the fol-
lowing page for the customer service contact information.
•Caution: Don’t set liquids on the projector. Spilled liquids may
damage your projector.
•Caution:Don’t place the projector on a hot surface or in direct
sunlight.
•Caution: Do not drop the projector. Transport the projector in
an In Focus-approved case; see page 34 for a list of cases.
•Caution: For ceiling mount installations, please use the ceiling
mount recommended in this User’s Guide and follow all
instructions provided with it.

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Safety Instructions
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 of the projector.
Customer Service
If you need assistance, call In Focus Customer Service directly at
1-800-799-9911. Support is free between 5 a.m. and 5 p.m. PST,
Monday through Friday. Support is available in North America
after hours and weekends for a fee at 1-888-592-6800.
Or, send us an e-mail at [email protected]
In Europe, call In Focus in The Netherlands at (31) 35 6474 010.
In Asia, call (65) 332-0659.

INTRODUCTION