User manual INFOCUS LP580 Reference Guide

[. . . ] Contents Safety summary Introduction Unpacking the projector Compatibility Cables and adapters Usage guidelines If you need assistance iii 1 2 4 5 5 6 7 7 8 8 9 14 17 18 20 21 21 23 24 25 26 33 33 34 35 43 Setting up the LitePro 580 Getting started Positioning the projector Connections to the projector Connecting a computer Connecting video equipment Connecting the remote control by cable Powering up and adjusting the LitePro 580 Turning off the LitePro Using the LitePro 580 Basic functions Display mode controls Menu mode controls Using the menus Reference to menu functions Using LP Utilities Connecting your computer Installing the LP Utilities software LP-Link Utility LP Remote Programmer Utility LitePro 580 User's Guide i Maintenance Cleaning the lens Cleaning the remote control Cleaning the fan intake filter Replacing the projection lamp Replacing batteries in the remote control Replacing the fuse 47 47 48 49 50 52 53 55 55 56 59 61 61 61 62 63 64 66 67 71 Troubleshooting Before you call for assistance Common problems and solutions Monitor lights Appendix Compatibility and cabling About broadcast video About computer video Specifications Pin assignments Order information Laptop display activation chart Index ii LitePro 580 User's Guide Safety summary Please read these instructions before using your LitePro. Failure to comply with these instructions 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 LitePro: Additional useful details or tips Steps to avoid damage to your equipment Steps to avoid personal injury Do not look into the lens!Be very careful not to look into the projection lens when the projector is turned on. [. . . ] Plug the other end of the LP serial cable into the serial port on the computer. For a Macintosh, attach the Mac adapter to the serial cable and plug it in the modem or printer port. If your IBM-compatible has only a 25-pin serial port, you will need a 25-pin serial adapter. This adapter is available at most computer supply stores. LitePro 580 User's Guide 33 Using LP Utilities IBM-Compatible PC LP Utilities Serial Cable (VGA cable must be connected as shown on pp. Turn on the projector, monitor, and computer. Installing the LP Utilities software To install the LitePro Utilities software, insert the LP Utilities diskette into your computer. For IBM-compatible computers, running Microsoft WindowsTM: · · Select Run from the Program Manager's File menu. Enter A:\SETUP (if you inserted the diskette in drive A:) to start the installation process. For Macintosh computers: · · Double-click the diskette icon to open it. Double-click the LP Utilities icon to start the installation process. 34 LitePro 580 User's Guide Using LP Utilities LP-Link Utility The LP-Link utility allows you to control your projector from your computer. Having this control on the computer monitor avoids displaying menus and making adjustments on the projection screen during a presentation. Launch the LP-Link program and a window opens displaying two areas: · · a control panel on the right, marked "Control, " to control basic functions, and individual control panels on the left, marked "Adjustment, " to adjust settings. LitePro 580 User's Guide 35 Using LP Utilities Using the control icons The LP-Link function controls are the same as those on the projector and the remote. A list of the controls follows: LP-Link control icons Icon Command Function Standby Turns projector lamp on and off. (If the LitePro is in standby mode, this is the only icon that is displayed. ) Adjusts a flickering or blurred image. Decreases the volume. Sync (-) Sync (+) Bright (-) Bright (+) Volume - Volume (+) Custom Increases the volume. Selects either a computer or a video device as the source of the signal to be projected. To cancel, click the icon again. Source Freeze Mute 36 LitePro 580 User's Guide Using LP Utilities Using the adjustment control panels LP-Link's adjustment control panel allows you to adjust the projector's input, output, and operational settings. · The Computer settings dialog box appears. Adjusts image brightness Adjusts image contrast Adjusts the intensity of red Adjusts the intensity of green Adjusts the intensity of blue Synchronizes the projector and the computer to stop flickering or clear blurred images Compresses image width Adjusts image tracking Indicates source of input Resets changes to default settings Closes dialog box 2. · Click "Reset" to reset the value to their original settings. · Click "OK" to save any changes and close the dialog box. You cannot access this dialog when video is being displayed. LitePro 580 User's Guide 37 Using LP Utilities Adjusting the Video settings 1. · The Video settings dialog box appears. Adjusts image brightness Adjusts image contrast Adjusts the sharpness of the image Adjusts the color density of the image Selects video broadcast format. Adjusts the tint Indicates source of input Resets changes to default settings Closes dialog box 2. · Click an option button under Mode to select one of four options. · Click "Reset" to reset the value to their original settings. · Click "OK" to save any changes and close the dialog box. You cannot access this dialog when computer input is being displayed. 38 LitePro 580 User's Guide Using LP Utilities Adjusting the Audio settings 1. · The Audio settings dialog box appears. Adjusts the volume Turns bass boost on and off Activates audio input from the computer, the video, or from whichever source is active Adjusts bass Adjusts treble Adjusts the balance between the left and right speakers Adjusts the audio level between the internal and external speakers Resets changes to default settings Closes dialog box Indicates source of input 2. [. . . ] (7. 7 kg) Pin assignments VGA Cable The Y-shaped VGA cable that shipped with your LitePro has three connectors, they are labeled "Monitor, " "VGA, " and "LCD. " The pin assignments for these connectors are listed here. "LCD" Connector The end of the VGA cable that plugs into the LitePro is a male 26-pin D-style connector. The table below lists its pin assignments. Input Pin 1 2 8 6 7 9 16 17 18 64 Signal Description Vertical sync Horizontal sync Blue analog Intensity digital Green digital Red analog Blue digital Red digital Green analog input with composite sync Output Pin 10 11 14 12 13 15 3 4 5 LitePro 580 User's Guide Appendix Input Pin 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Signal Description GND GND GND Digital/analog video cable ID GND VGA/no video cable ID pin Monochrome digital (Hercules) Output Pin 19 Monitor" and "VGA" Connectors The pin assignments are the same for the "Monitor" and "VGA" connectors. The "Monitor" connector is a female video RGB, 15-pin micro-D-style connector. 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