InFocus Projector Lp425zb User Manual

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Introduction
Usage Guidelines
 Do not look directly into the projection lens when the projector 
is turned on. The bright light may harm your eyes.
 Do not block the grills on the projector. Restricting the air flow 
can cause it to overheat and turn off. If this happens, you must 
wait a minute before attempting to turn it back on.
 Handle the projector as you would any product with glass 
components. Be especially careful not to drop it.
 Avoid leaving the projector in direct sunlight or extreme...

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SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR
1Place the projector on a flat surface.
The projector must be within 10 feet (3 m) of your power 
source and within 8 feet (2.4 m) of your computer.
If you want to project from behind a translucent screen, set 
up the projector behind your screen. See “Rear Projection” 
on page 24 to reverse the image.
If you are installing the projector on the ceiling, refer to the 
Ceiling Mount Installation Guide that comes with the Ceiling 
Mount Kit for more information. To turn the...

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Setting up the Projector
CAUTION: Tu r n  o f f  t h e
computer, monitor and projector
whenever you connect or
disconnect cables.
Preparing to Connect Your Equipment to the Projector
Now you’re ready to connect your equipment. 
Steps for connecting the different types of equipment are given 
on the pages listed below.
NOTE: In some older computers,
the monitor connector does not
have a hole for Pin 9. If you have
trouble connecting the
CableWizard Lite cable to your
computer, contact InFocus
Te c h n i...

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Connecting a 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.
1Plug the   end of the CableWizard Lite cable into the video 
connector on your laptop.
2Plug the   end of the CableWizard Lite cable into the
 connector on the...

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Setting up the Projector
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. 
NOTE: HDTV sources are
connected to the projector using
the CableWizard Lite cable. See
the previous page for details.
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 “Optional 
Accessories” on...

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FIGURE 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 using an S-video cable,...

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Setting up the Projector
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.
3Turn on the projector by pressing the “I” side of the power 
switch (see Figure 2 on page 3).
The InFocus startup screen displays and the Power LED on 
top of the projector lights up (Figure 11 on...

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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. (You can change 
the amount of time the projector stays in standby mode; see 
“Standby Time” on page 23 for details.) After 15 minutes, the 
lamp goes out (the projector keeps running). To exit standby 
mode, press the 
standby button again. (It may take several sec-
onds for the projection...

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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.
Basic Image Adjustment
1Make sure you have powered up your equipment in the right 
order (page 10).
2If the image doesn’t display completely, zoom the image 
(page 14), adjust the height of the projector (page 14) or center 
the image by adjusting its horizontal or vertical position 
(page 22). Be sure the...