InFocus Projector Lp425zb User Manual

							Copyright © 2000 by InFocus
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 
Canada.
Safety Certifications
UL, CUL, TÜV, 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
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 LP425z Projector conform to the 
following directives and norms:
Directive 89/336/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC
EMI: EN 55022 (1992) Class A
EMC: EN 50082-1 (1992)
IEC 801-2, IEC 801-3, IEC 801-4
Directive 73/23/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC
Safety: EN 60950: 1992 + A1 + A2 + A3: 1995
February, 1999
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. 
						

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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
Preparing to Connect Your Equipment to the Projector  6
Connecting a Computer  7
Connecting a Video Player  8
Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image  10
Turning Off the Projector  11
Using the Projector  13
Basic Image Adjustment  13
Adjusting the Projector  14
Using the Keypad Buttons  15
Using the On-Screen Menus  17
Display Menu  18
Audio Menu  20
Image Menu  21
Controls Menu  23
Language Menu
 25
Status Menu  25
Maintenance & Troubleshooting  27
Cleaning the Lens  27
Replacing the Projection Lamp  27
Using the Security Lock  30
Troubleshooting 31 
						

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Ta b l e  o f  C o n t e n t s
Appendix 35
Specifications 35
Accessories 37
Portable and Laptop Activation Chart  39
Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer  44
Projected Image Size  45
Index 47 
						

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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 permanent 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 projector is 
turned on.
Wa r n i n g : Don’t block ventilation openings.
Wa r n i n g : To replace the lamp, turn the power off 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. 
						

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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 38 for a list of cases.
Caution: For ceiling mount installations, please use the ceiling 
mount recommended in this User ’s Guide on page 38 and fol-
low all instructions provided with it.
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 
between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Central European Time. 
In Asia, call 
(65) 332-0659 between 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.  
						

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INTRODUCTION
The InFocus
® LP™425z lightweight multimedia projector is spe-
cifically designed for the mobile presenter. It generates crisp, 
clear SVGA 800x600 images using Digital Light Processing™ 
(DLP) technology. The projector is easy to connect, easy to use, 
and easy to maintain. The soft carry case makes it easy to trans-
port the 7.4 pound projector.
NOTE: The 425z automatically 
expands 640x480 images to 
800x600. You can display these 
images at 640x480 by turning off 
the Auto Resize feature. See 
“Resize” on page 21.
Image Resolution
The SVGA resolution of the 425z’s projected image is 800x600. 
Screen resolutions between 800x600 and 1024x768 are com-
pressed to 800x600. The 425z cannot compress screen resolutions 
above 1024x768. If your computer ’s screen resolution is higher 
than 1024x768, 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 1024x768 
resolution at 75 Hz
Apple Macintosh and PowerBook computers up to 1024x768 
resolution at 75 Hz.
NOTE: The projector is compati-
ble with 1080i HDTV format. 
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. 
						

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Introduction
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.
NOTE: The contents of your
shipping box may vary depending
on the projector configuration
you’ve ordered.
F
IGURE 1
Shipping box contents
NOTE: Various optional
accessories, including remote
controls, cases, and cables, are
available. See “Optional
Accessories” on page 37 for
details.
12
3 4
5
6
7
1. LP425z projector and lens 
cap5. CableWizard Lite computer 
cable
2. Soft carry case 6. RCA audio/video (A/V) cable
3.LP425z User’s Guide
, quick 
start card, and Online User 
Guide CD7. Audio cable
4. Power cord 
						

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FIGURE 2
Side view of projector
F
IGURE 3
Front view of projector
connector panel
speaker
focus ring
elevator button
power
cord
connectorkeyp ad
power switch
focus ring
zoom ring