InFocus Projector Lp425z User Manual

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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 37.
2Plug the   end of the...

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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 6.
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...

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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. (See “Accesso-
ries” on page 35.)
2Plug the A/V cable’s yellow connector into the “video-out” 
port on your video player (Figure 7). This port may be labeled 
“To Monitor.”...

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Setting up the Projector
F
IGURE 8
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 7 and 
Figure 8).
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...

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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 side of the projector, then plug it 
into your electrical outlet. A surge-protected power strip is 
recommended if power surges are common in your area.
3Turn on the projector.
•The In Focus startup screen displays and the Power LED on 
top of the projector lights.
4If you connected a video player, turn it on.
•The video image should...

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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.)
To completely power off the projector,...

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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 the keypad buttons and 
the options available from the on-screen menus.
NOTE: In Focus has created a 
software program called In Focus 
Presents that automatically opti-
mizes your computer’s display 
when used with any In Focus pro-
jector. This free program is 
included with every projector and 
available for download from our 
website at
 www.infocus.com.
Basic Image...

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Using the Projector
The projector is equipped with a self-locking, quick-release eleva-
tor foot and button (Figure 10).
To raise the projector:
1Press and hold the elevator button (Figure 9).
2Raise the projector to the height you want, then release the 
button to lock the elevator foot into position.
FIGURE 10
Adjusting the height of the projector
To lower the projector:
1Press the elevator button.
2Lower the projector. 

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Using the Keypad Buttons
The keypad is lit orange when the projector is on and lit green 
while the menus are displayed. While the menus are displayed, 
the volume, source, and standby buttons act as navigation but-
tons. See “Using the On-Screen Menus” on page 16 for details.
FIGURE 11
Keypad
Menu 
Press menu to open the on-screen menus (the keypad lights 
green). Press 
menu again to close the menus. When you close the 
menus, the projector saves any changes you made. For more 
information about the...

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Using the Projector
Vo l u m e    
•
To increase the volume, press 
•To decrease the volume, press 
Volume adjustments are saved for each source you have con-
nected.
Using the On-Screen Menus
The projector
 has four on-screen menus that allow you to make 
image adjustments and change a variety of settings. Most of these 
adjustments aren’t available directly from the keypad. 
To open the on-screen menus, press the 
menu button on the key-
pad. This changes the volume, source, and standby buttons on...