InFocus Projector Lp580b User Manual

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Connecting the remote control by cable
If the projector cannot receive the remote’s signal, as may be the case 
if you are using rear projection, you can connect the remote directly 
to the LitePro with a cable. The remote cable is an optional accessory 
available from your In Focus dealer.
Make sure the remote control cable is securely 
attached. If the cable is loose, the remote control 
may not work properly.
Optional Remote Control Cable 
						

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Powering up and adjusting the LitePro 580
1.Turn the power switch on.
• Allow ten seconds for the image to appear and 25 seconds for 
full illumination.
• The lamp monitor begins flashing green. Once the projector 
has warmed up, the lamp monitor stops flashing and lights 
steadily in green.
• If a computer or video player is attached, the video signal is 
projected. (If you are using a laptop computer, refer to the 
Appendix for laptop monitor re-activation commands.)
Be very careful not to look directly into the lens 
when the projector is turned on. The bright light may 
harm your eyes. Be especially careful to keep 
children from looking into the lens.
2.Focus the image.
• Turn the focus ring on the projector until the image is sharp.
3.Adjust the projected image size.
• First alter the distance from the projector to the screen, then 
adjust the image size by turning the X1.4 zoom lens ring until 
you have the desired image size. 
						

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4.Adjust the height of the projected image.
• Raise the front of the projector to the desired angle.
• Press the elevator foot buttons until each foot touches the 
tabletop. 
• Release the elevator foot buttons. 
• Fine tune the height by manually turning each foot. Turn 
clockwise to lower the foot, counterclockwise to raise it, as 
shown in the illustration on the next page. 
						

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5.Adjust sync or brightness to fine tune the image.
6.Adjust the volume with the volume control on the projector or 
the remote control if you have audio input.
Turning off the LitePro 
If you want to turn off the projector for a short period of time, press 
the Standby button on the projector or the remote control. This turns 
off the lamp but keeps the projector running. 
To completely power off the projector, turn the power switch off. If 
you want to turn the projector back on immediately, you must allow 
from 10 to 60 seconds for the lamp to cool. The lamp will not light if it 
is too hot. 
Each time you power off the projector, its settings are retained in 
memory. These settings are then available to you the next time you 
turn on the projector.
Be very careful not to look directly into the lens 
when the projector is turned on. The bright light may 
harm your eyes. Be especially careful to keep 
children from looking into the lens. 
						

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Using the LitePro 580
This section explains how to operate the projector. It provides a 
reference to the projector and remote control buttons and the menu 
commands.
Basic functions
The projector has two modes of operation: display mode and menu 
mode
. In display mode, while images are projected, you can control 
image sync to stop flickering, image brightness, image freezing, 
volume, muting, and the source of the video signal. In menu mode 
you display menus where you can adjust the projector ’s settings.
Both display and menu mode controls are accessible from either the 
control panel on the projector or the remote control. 
Projector control panel
The control panel is on the top right side. Flip the cover up to gain 
access to the controls. 
Display Mode Controls
Menu Mode Controls 
						

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Remote control
To use the remote control, point it at the front or rear of the LitePro or 
at the projection screen. The range for optimum operation is within 
30 degrees of the receiver at a distance of about 35 feet (10 meters). 
If you can’t aim the remote control at the projector so that its signal is 
received—for example, when using rear projection—you can connect 
the remote directly to the projector with a cable. This optional cable is 
available from your In Focus dealer. 
In menu mode, the trackball, the Adjust buttons, and the Menu Select 
button become active. For more information see “Menu mode 
controls” on page 24.  
						

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Display mode controls
When your computer or video equipment is projecting an image, 
your projector is in display mode. The buttons on the projector or the 
remote control provide basic control of how the image is displayed. A 
summary of these controls follows:
 Lite Pro 580 basic display mode functions
Button on 
projectorButton on 
remote Function
Standby Standby Turns projector lamp on and off.
Sync + - Sync + - Adjusts flickering or blurred image. 
Synchronizes the projector to the 
computer input signal.
Bright + - Bright + - Adjusts the brightness of the image.
Freeze Freeze Freezes the image. To cancel, press any 
button.
Video Video Selects video equipment as the source of 
the signal to be projected. By default, the 
projector is set to computer input. 
Pressing the button again returns to 
computer input.
Mute Mute Shuts off the audio. To cancel, press the 
Mute button again or adjust Volume.
Volume + - Volume + - Adjusts the volume.
Light Illuminates buttons on the remote for 10 
seconds. Press any button while the 
buttons are lit to extend the time for 10 
seconds.
Custom Carries out a function you have assigned 
with the Custom Key menu. (See 
“Custom menu functions” on page 31.) 
						

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Menu mode controls
The LitePro 580’s on-screen menus allow you to adjust the projector ’s 
input, output, and operational settings. These include settings for:
• controlling computer input and output (Computer menu)
• controlling video input and output (Video menu)
• controlling how the image is displayed (Display menu)
• controlling audio input and output (Audio menu)
• controlling general operation options (Options menu)
• assigning a function to the remote’s Custom button (Custom 
menu)
Buttons on the projector or the remote control provide control of 
menu settings. A summary of these controls follows:
 Lite Pro 580 menu mode functions
Button on 
projectorButton on 
remote Function
Menu Menu Brings up on-screen menu to adjust 
settings. To return to display mode, press 
the button again.
Menu 
Select < > Menu Select Selects the menu whose settings you 
want to change. 
Function 
Select < >Trackball  Selects the item on the menu you want 
to change. 
Function 
Adjust - + Adjust 
L (-) R (+)Makes changes to the settings.  
						

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Using the menus
To make adjustments to the projector ’s settings, place the projector in 
menu mode, select the desired menu and menu item, and then 
change the setting.
1.To place the projector in menu mode, press “Menu” on the 
projector or the remote control.
• The Computer menu appears at the bottom of the screen. 
If video equipment is attached to the projector, the Video 
menu appears. (You can choose to have the menu appear at 
the top of the screen. See “Menu” on page 28.)
2.Press “Menu Select” on the remote control or the projector to 
move to the desired menu.
3.Use the trackball on the remote or “Function Select” on the pro-
jector to choose an item on the menu that you want to adjust.
4.Press “Adjust” or “Function Adjust” to change the setting. Press 
“+” or “-” to adjust the settings.
5.Press “Menu” to remove the menu from the screen and return to 
display mode.
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Reference to menu functions
This menu is available only when the source of input is a computer.
 Computer menu functions
Menu item Function
Source Indicates input is from a computer or video equipment. 
Brightness Adjusts image brightness; increases or decreases the 
brightness of white.
Contrast Adjusts image contrast; increases or decreases the 
difference in brightness between black and white.
Sync Adjusts picture synchronization to get rid of fuzzy 
horizontal lines.
Tracking Adjusts picture tracking to get rid of fuzzy vertical lines.
Red Adjusts the intensity of red.
Green Adjusts the intensity of green.
Blue Adjusts the intensity of blue.
Text  Compresses image display of DOS text screens wider than 
the projector’s image area. Select only if using DOS.
Mac LC Adjusts tracking and removes fuzzy vertical bars when 
using any Macintosh
. This option appears and replaces 
“Text” when a Macintosh is connected. Select only if 
connected to a Macintosh.
Reset Deletes changes and resets all items on this menu to 
default settings. When selected, a dialog box appears 
asking you to confirm this action.
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