InFocus LP 260 Projector User Manual

							USER’S
GUIDE
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							Copyright © 2000 by InFocus Corporation
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.
Canada
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Can-
ada.
Safety Certifications
UL, CUL, TUV, NOM
EN 55022 Warning
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. 
						

							Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer: InFocus Corporation
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 LP260 projector conforms to the 
following directives and norms:
Directive 89/336/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC
EMC: EN 55022: 1994 + A1 + A2
  EN 61000-3-2: 1995 + A1 + A2
  EN 61000-3-3: 1995
  EN 50082-1:1992
Directive 73/23/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC
Safety: EN 60950: 1992 + A1 + A2 + A3 + A4: 1997
November, 2000
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. InFocus and LP 
are trademarks or registered trademarks of InFocus. 
						

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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
Adjusting the Image  11
Using the Remote Control  13
Using the Keypad and Remote Buttons  15
Using the On-Screen Menus  17
Computer Adjustments  18
Video Adjustments  26
Maintenance & Troubleshooting  35
Cleaning the Lens  35
Cleaning the Fan Intake Filters  35
Replacing the Projection Lamp  36
Replacing the Batteries in the Remote Control  38
Troubleshooting 39
Appendix 43
Specifications 43
Accessories 44
Portable and Laptop Activation Chart  46
Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer  51
Index 53 
						

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Ta b l e  o f  C o n t e n t s 
						

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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:

Wa r n i n g : Statements identify conditions or practices that 
could result in personal injury.
Caution: Statements identify conditions or practices that could 
result in damage to your equipment.
Safety Symbols:
Attention:
 For information about usage of a feature, please 
refer to the User ’s Guide.
Wa r n i n g : Hot surface. Do not touch.
An arrow pointing to the lamp door on the projector.
Safety Terms:

Wa r n i n g : Don’t look directly into the lens when the lamp is 
turned on.
Wa r n i n g : To replace the lamp, turn the projector off by 
unplugging the power cord. To avoid burns, wait 45 
minutes before opening the lamp door. Follow all instructions 
provided in this User ’s Guide.
Wa r n i n g : Please use the power cord provided. Connect 
the power cord to a receptacle with a protective safety 
(earth) ground terminal.
Wa r n i n g : 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 block ventilation openings. 
						

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Safety Instructions

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 InFocus-approved case.
Important Operating Considerations
Do not place the projector on a tablecloth or other soft covering 
that may block the vents. In the unlikely event of the bulb ruptur-
ing, thoroughly clean the area behind the projector and discard 
any edible items placed in that area.
Customer Service
If you need assistance, call InFocus Customer Service directly at
1-800-799-9911. Support is free between 6 a.m. and 6 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 InFocus in The Netherlands at 
(31) 35-6474010. 
In Asia, call InFocus in Singapore at 
(65) 332-0659.  
						

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INTRODUCTION
The InFocus
® LP260™ multimedia projector is specifically 
designed for the mobile presenter. It generates crisp, clear images 
and is easy to connect, easy to use, easy to transport, and easy to 
maintain. 
NOTE: The projector automati-
cally expands 640x480 images to 
800x600. You can display these 
images at their native resolutions 
using the True feature. See “True” 
on page 25 for more information.
Image Resolution
The SVGA resolution of the LP260’s projected image is 800x600. 
The projector cannot compress screen resolutions above 
1280x1024. If your computer ’s screen resolution is higher than 
1280x1024, 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 1280x1024 
resolution.
Apple® Macintosh® and PowerBook® computers up to 
1280x1024 resolution.
Most standard VCRs, DVD players, HDTV sources, camcord-
ers and laser disc players.
Unpacking the Projector
The projector comes with the items shown in Figure 1. Check to 
make sure all are included. 
Contact your InFocus dealer imme-
diately if anything is missing.
If you are experienced in setting up presentation systems, use the 
Quick Start card that was included in the shipping box. For com-
plete details on connecting and operating the projector, refer to 
this User ’s Guide. User ’s Guides are also available for download 
from our website at www.infocus.com.
A registration card is included in the box. Register to receive 
product updates, announcements, and special offers from 
InFocus. Or, register online at www.infocus.com/service/register 
and you will be automatically entered to win free merchandise. 
						

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Introduction
F
IGURE 1
Shipping box contents
1. LP260 projector + lens cap 7. VGA computer cable
2. Soft carry case 8. Computer audio cable 
3. User’s Guide and quick start 
card 9. AV Audio cable
4. Power cords 10. Composite video cable
5. Remote control  11. S-video cable 
6. Macintosh adapter 12. Control cable for PS/2 port
13. Control cable for ADB port
14. Control cable for serial port
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