InFocus LP500 Projector User Manual

							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, TÜV, NOM, IRAM
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 LP500 and LP530 projectors con-
form to the following directives and norms:
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC
EMC: EN 55022
           EN 55024
  EN 61000-3-2
  EN 61000-3-3
Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC
Safety: EN 60950: 1992 + A1 + A2 + A3 + A4: 1997
June, 2001
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. Digital Light Pro-
cessing is a trademark or registered trademark of Texas Instruments. InFocus and 
LP are trademarks or registered trademarks of InFocus Corporation. 
						

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TA B L E  O F  C O N T E N T S
Safety Instructions  iii
Introduction 1
Image Resolution  1
Compatibility 2
Unpacking the Projector  2
Usage Guidelines  5
If You Need Assistance  5
Warranty 6
Setting up the Projector  7
Connecting a Computer  9
Connecting a Video Device  10
Using the optional enhanced connectivity module  12
Powering up the Projector  14
Turning Off the Projector  18
Using the Projector  19
Basic Image Adjustment  19
Adjusting the Projector  19
Using the Remote Control  21
Using the Keypad and Remote Buttons  22
Using the On-Screen Menus  25
Display Menu  26
Audio Menu  28
Image Menu  29
Color Management Menu  32
Control Menu  33
Advanced Menu  34
Language Menu 35
Status Menu  36
Projector Manager Software  37
Installing the Software  37
Using the Software  38 
						

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Ta b l e  o f  C o n t e n t s
Maintenance & Troubleshooting  45
Cleaning the Lens  45
Replacing the Projection Lamp  45
Cleaning the Projection Lamp Filter Screens  48
Replacing the Batteries in the Remote Control  49
Using the Security Lock  49
Troubleshooting 50
Appendix 55
Specifications 55
Accessories 56
Portable and Laptop Activation Chart  58
Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer  63
Projected Image Size  64
Index 65 
						

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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.
War 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 off the projector 
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.
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; see page 56 for a list of cases.
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 in front of the projector and dis-
card 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) 353-9449. 
Do not place objects in
this area in front of the projector
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INTRODUCTION
The InFocus
® LP500™ and LP530™ multimedia projectors are 
specifically designed for multipurpose use. They generate crisp, 
clear images using Digital Light Processing™ (DLP) technology. 
They are easy to connect, easy to use, easy to transport, and easy 
to maintain. The LP500 has native SVGA 800x600 resolution, the 
LP530 has XGA 1024x768 resolution. The user interfaces of the 
two products are identical except where noted; information in 
this user’s guide applies to both products. 
NOTE: The LP500 automatically 
expands 640x480 images to 
800x600. You can display these 
images at their native resolutions 
by turning off the Auto Resize fea-
ture. See “Resize” on page 29 for 
more information.
Image Resolution
LP500
The SVGA resolution of the LP500’s projected image is 800x600. 
The projector is compatible with screen resolutions up to 
1280x1024. If your computer’s screen resolution is higher than 
1280x1024, reset it to a lower resolution before you connect the 
projector.
LP530
The XGA resolution of the LP530’s projected image is 1024x768. 
The projector is compatible with screen resolutions up to 
1280x1024. If your computer’s screen resolution is higher than 
1280x1024, reset it to a lower resolution before you connect the 
projector.
NOTE: The LP530 automatically 
expands 640x480 and 800x600 
images to 1024x768. You can dis-
play these images at their native 
resolutions by turning off the Auto 
Resize feature. See “Resize” on 
page 29 for more information. 
						

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Introduction
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.
NOTE: The projector is
compatible with 1080i and 720P
HDTV formats.
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/regis-
ter and you will be automatically entered to win free merchan-
dise. 
						

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FIGURE 1
Shipping box contents
1. Projector + lens cap 6. Computer cable
2. Soft carry case 7. Audio cable adapter
3. User’s Guide, quick start 
card and User Guide CD8. Audio cable
4. Power cord 9. Composite video cable
5. Remote control 
data
video
key
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back menu/selec
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4
5
6
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Introduction
F
IGURE 2
Front view of projector 
F
IGURE 3
Back view of projector 
focus ringzoom ring
power
cord
connectorheight adjustment
button
connector panelkeypad