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WARNING:

The power cord and cables associated with this product contain lead, a chemical known to the state of

California to cause bir th defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

WARNING:

This product has a lamp which contains a ver y small amount of mercur y. Dispose of it as required by

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Page 2: ... contain lead a chemical known to the state of or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling amp which contains a very small amount of mercury Dispose of it as required by s and regulations For more information see www eiae org ...

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Page 4: ...onment 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 communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense EN 55022 Warning Thi...

Page 5: ...eplacing the projection lamp 40 Cleaning the dust filter 42 Using the security lock 42 Appendix 43 Projected image size 43 LED Behavior 44 RS 232 commands 45 If you are experienced in setting up presentation systems use the included Quick Set Up card For complete details on connecting and operating the projector refer to this User s Guide Electronic versions of this User s Guide in multiple langua...

Page 6: ...ed in the surrounding area and thoroughly clean the area along all sides of the projector Wash hands after cleaning the area and handling the ruptured lamp This product has a lamp which contains a very small amount of mercury Dispose of it as required by local state or federal ordinances and regulations For more information see www eiae org Follow these instructions to help ensure image quality an...

Page 7: ...this User s Guide Accessories The standard accessories that came with your projector can be found on the packing list that came with your projector Optional accessories are listed in the Accessories catalog that came with the projector and can also found on our website See the inside back cover for the web address Online Registration Register your projector on our website to receive product update...

Page 8: ... connectors one wired remote one monitor out RS 232 serial connector for serial control RJ 45 connector for networked control via ProjectorNet software The RS 232 Command Line Interface CLI specifications and commands are available on our website See the back inside cover of this User s Guide for website information lock power connector M1 D computer monitor s video composite computer audio extern...

Page 9: ...that came with this projec tor or visit our website for more information Position the projector the desired distance from the screen The distance from the lens of the projector to the screen the zoom setting and the video format determine the size of the projected image For information about image sizes at different distances see Projected image size on page 43 For the standard lens that comes wit...

Page 10: ...I cables to the USB and DVI ports on your computer and connect the other end to the Computer 1 M1 D connector on the pro jector USB drivers must be installed to use the USB feature For more infor mation see page 12 If your projector cannot receive the remote s signal due to IR interference you can connect directly to the projector via a remote cable To do so plug the remote cable into the wired re...

Page 11: ... all 5 BNCs are connected the projector handles separate synchs on H and V You can control the projector from an LCD control panel touch screen or other control device or computer by connecting an RS 232 cable to the pro jector s Serial connector Specific RS 232 commands can be found in the Ser vice and Support section of our website and in this User s Guide s Appendix The projector can be managed...

Page 12: ... on the projection screen If it doesn t press the Computer button on the projector s keypad Make sure your laptop s external video port is active Many laptops do not automatically turn on their external video port when a projector is connected Usually a key combination like FN F5 is used to turn the external display on and off Refer to your computer s documenta tion to learn your computer s key co...

Page 13: ...are running Windows 2000 Windows ME or Window XP skip these steps and go to Adjusting the image on page 13 a Click Next to begin searching for the driver b Make sure Search for the best driver is selected then click Next c Uncheck any checked boxes then click Next Windows automatically locates the driver If this driver has been removed reload the driver using your Windows operating system CD d Whe...

Page 14: ...alled to use the USB functionality The Wizard launches two times The first time it detects a USB Human Interface Device for the key board The second time it detects a USB Human Interface Device for the mouse For Windows 2000 Windows ME and Windows XP The USB drivers are automatically installed LP840 850 860 User s Guide 02 fm Page 12 Friday February 25 2005 12 58 PM ...

Page 15: ...t the zoom and focus via the menus See page 32 If the image is not on the screen or viewing area adjust it by pressing the lens shift button on the keypad Press the upper Lens Shift button to shift the lens upward Press the lower Lens Shift button to shift the lens downward You can also adjust the lens shift via the menus See page 32 Adjust the Contrast or Brightness in the Picture menu See page 3...

Page 16: ...to the Video 2 connector on the projector Use the A V cable s audio connectors as described directly above the yellow connectors on the A V cable are not used If the video device uses component cable connectors sold separately plug the cable s green connectors into the green component out connector on the video device and into the Video 1 green component connector labeled Y on the projector Plug t...

Page 17: ...cable s audio connectors as described on the previous page the yellow connectors on the A V cable are not used When 4 BNCs are connected the projector handles a composite synch on H When 3 BNCs are connected the projector handles a composite synch on G NOTE The BNC connectors can be used for HDTV sources 480i 480p 720p and 1080i formats connect BNC cables H V R G B LP840 850 860 User s Guide 02 fm...

Page 18: ...e s image should appear on the projection screen If it doesn t press the Video button on the keypad Adjust the height of the projector if necessary by pressing the release but tons on each side of the projector s front to extend the elevator feet Position the projector the desired distance from the screen at a 90 degree angle to the screen See page 43 for a table listing screen sizes and distances...

Page 19: ...the upper Lens Shift button to shift the lens upward Press the lower Lens Shift button to shift the lens downward You can also adjust the lens shift via the menus See page 32 Adjust the volume on the keypad or remote Adjust the Contrast Brightness Color or Tint in the Picture menu See page 31 for help with the menus zoom focus adjust Zoom and Focus lens shift adjust Lens Shift volume adjust volume...

Page 20: ...ctor press the power button and verify that you want to turn the projector off by pressing the power button again within 3 seconds You can cancel the shutdown by not pressing the power button a second time The lamp turns off and the LED blinks green for over 1 minute while the fans continue to run to cool the lamp When the lamp has cooled the LED lights green and the fans stop Press the power swit...

Page 21: ... switch press power button Remove lens cap Correct image Only startup screen appears Press the Computer button Activate laptop s external port Computer image projected 1 2 3 startup screen startup screen A or restart laptop A A LP840 850 860 User s Guide 02 fm Page 19 Friday February 25 2005 12 58 PM ...

Page 22: ...y Settings Advanced Adapter location varies by operating system Computer image projected A Signal out of range You may also need to set a different resolution on your computer as shown in the following problem Image fuzzy or cropped A A LP840 850 860 User s Guide 02 fm Page 20 Friday February 25 2005 12 58 PM ...

Page 23: ...ot cropped Remote control navigation buttons not working with my computer Connect USB cable page 8 then load USB drivers if needed page 11 Or connect wired remote cable and reboot your computer page 8 Remote controls navigation buttons See page 27 for information on the remote A A For a laptop disable laptop monitor or turn on dual display mode A X LP840 850 860 User s Guide 02 fm Page 21 Friday F...

Page 24: ... Square image Image not sharp Adjust the focus on the keypad or Sharpness in the Picture Advanced menu Correct image Image does not fit 16 9 screen Change aspect ratio to 16 9 in Picture Aspect ratio menu Correct image A B A B A B LP840 850 860 User s Guide 02 fm Page 22 Friday February 25 2005 12 58 PM ...

Page 25: ...sed left to right Turn on off Rear in Settings System menu Correct image Projected colors don t match source Adjust color tint color temperature brightness contrast in the menus Correct image A B A B A A B COLOR COLOR LP840 850 860 User s Guide 02 fm Page 23 Friday February 25 2005 12 58 PM ...

Page 26: ...plug projector wait one minute plug in projector and turn it on lamp lights Lamp won t turn on Lamp LED blinking red page 44 Lamp may need to be replaced page 40 Lamp turns on solid red temp lamp startup screen blinking red temp lamp startup screen LP840 850 860 User s Guide 02 fm Page 24 Friday February 25 2005 12 58 PM ...

Page 27: ...ealer When sending the projector in for repair we recommend shipping the unit in its original packing mate rial or having a professional packaging company pack the unit Please insure your shipment for its full value Image not centered on screen Move projector adjust zoom or lens shift on keypad adjust height Correct image Adjust horizontal or vertical position in Picture Advanced menu LP840 850 86...

Page 28: ...focus adjusts the clarity menu opens the on screen menus page 31 up down arrows navigates to and adjusts settings in the menus page 31 select confirms choices made in the menus page 31 volume adjusts sound page 28 video and computer changes the active source temp alerts you to possible temperature related problems page 44 lamp alerts you to possible lamp related problems page 44 Temp menu navigati...

Page 29: ...as a power button to turn the projector on and off volume buttons and a mute button to control the sound a backlight button to light the remote s buttons in the dark and a video and computer button to switch between those two sources Two presentation specific features are also provided Use the blank button to display a blank screen instead of the current slide use the effect button to invoke a use...

Page 30: ... to the corresponding audio in for your source Computer 1 and 3 share a single audio input Computer 2 has its own audio input Video 1 2 and 3 share a single stereo input Adjust the audio source If playing a video make sure the playback has not been paused Connecting external speakers The projector can be attached to external speakers that have their own power source by plugging a speaker cable int...

Page 31: ...menu section on page 31 The remote s Effect button allows you to assign various features to the key The default effect is Magnify You can select from Blank Mute Aspect Ratio Source Auto Image Freeze Magnify About and PiP Source See page 37 for details The Freeze effect allows you to freeze the displayed image This is use ful if you want to make changes on your computer without your audi ence seein...

Page 32: ...rojection turn Rear mode on in the Settings System menu For ceiling mounted projection turn Ceiling mode on in the Set tings System menu Specify which source the projector checks first for an active signal dur ing power up Specify the function of the Effect Key on the remote Turn the projector s on screen display messages on and off Turn on power saving features Specify blank screen colors and sta...

Page 33: ...any time to close the menus Dots appear before the menu name The number of dots indicate the menu s level ranging from one the Main menu to four the most nested menus The menus are grouped by usage The Picture menu provides image adjustments The Settings menu provides set up type adjustments that are not changed often The About menu provides a read only display of information about the projector a...

Page 34: ...Keystone Horizontal adjusts the image horizontally and makes a squarer image by using an adjustable scale band Contrast controls the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the picture and changes the amount of black and white in the image Brightness changes the intensity of the image Color video sources only adjusts a video image from black and white to fully saturated colo...

Page 35: ...hen further cus tomize the settings for each source The settings you customize are saved in the preset for each source To restore the factory default settings choose Fac tory Reset in the Settings Service menu There are also three user definable presets To set a preset for the current source adjust the image then choose Save User 1 2 or 3 in the Save Set tings menu You can recall these settings in...

Page 36: ...olors Video Standard when set to Auto the projector attempts to automatically pick the video standard based on the input signal it receives The video standard options may vary depending on your region of the world If the projector is unable to detect the correct standard the colors may not look right or the image may appear torn If this happens manually select a video standard by selecting NTSC PA...

Page 37: ...rns the image upside down for ceiling mounted projection IR Receivers turns individual IR receivers off or on to avoid environ mental interference Auto Power When Auto Power is checked the projector automatically goes into the startup state after the projector is powered on This allows control of ceiling mounted projectors with a wall power switch Display Messages displays status messages such as ...

Page 38: ... capture a custom logo display the image you want to capture on your computer and select the Logo Capture option From the Logo Capture menu use the Capture Position X and Capture Position Y adjustments to frame the logo to be captured Press Capture Start in the Logo Capture menu The projector will let you know if the capture was a success or a failure The next time you start the projector the cust...

Page 39: ...Key allows you to assign a different function to the Effect button on the remote to quickly and easily use the effect Only one effect can be enabled at a time Highlight an effect and press Select to choose a different one Blank shows an empty screen Mute turns off all sound Aspect Ratio sets the ratio of the image width to image height Source cycles through the available sources Auto Image causes ...

Page 40: ... and cannot be edited It displays the current IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway and the projector s MAC Address Language allows you to select a language for the onscreen display of menus and messages Service to use these features highlight them and press Select Factory Reset restores all settings except Lamp Hours and Network set tings to their default after displaying a confirmation dialog b...

Page 41: ... replace the lens cap Changing the lens Long throw and short throw lenses are available with your projector 1 Turn off the projector and unplug the power cable 2 Turn the projector upright with the lens facing upward and use a screw driver to remove the two screws from the front bezel release holes on the bottom of the projector 3 Lift off the front bezel 4 Gently place a flathead screwdriver into...

Page 42: ... been in use Twenty hours before the specified end of the lamp s life the message Change lamp briefly appears on the projected screen You can order new lamp modules from your dealer See the Accessories cat alog that came with the projector or visit our website for information 1 Turn off the projector and unplug the power cable 2 Wait 60 minutes to allow the projector to cool thoroughly 3 Gently pl...

Page 43: ...ose of the lamp in an environmentally proper manner 6 Install the new lamp module making sure that it is properly seated and tighten the three captive screws 7 Replace the cover over the lamp module by inserting the tabs into the tab bays and pushing the rest of the cover down into place 8 Plug in the power cable press the power switch then press the Power button to turn the projector back on Rese...

Page 44: ...r hour timer Troubleshooting If the Temp and Lamp LEDs indicate a problem with the filter check the fol lowing Use a soft cloth to wipe the mirrors on the dust filter grill Remove the dust filter and use a soft cloth to wipe the window behind the dust filter Replace the dust filter and the dust filter grill Using the security lock The projector has a security lock for use with a cable lock system ...

Page 45: ...et m Diagonal Image feet m Image Width feet m Diagonal Image feet m Image Width feet m Min Distance 3 0 9 1 7 0 52 1 46 42 2 5 0 76 1 82 0 55 5 1 5 2 84 0 87 2 27 69 4 17 1 27 4 55 1 39 10 3 0 5 68 1 73 4 46 1 36 8 33 2 54 6 56 2 00 20 6 1 11 36 3 46 9 09 2 77 16 67 5 08 13 33 4 06 30 9 1 17 05 5 2 13 64 4 16 25 0 7 62 20 0 6 10 40 12 2 22 73 6 93 18 18 5 54 33 33 10 16 26 67 8 13 Max Distance 45 ...

Page 46: ...ecifications Please use the projector in an environment between 0 C 32 F to 35 C 95 F Contact Technical Support if the problem per sists Power solid red Temp N A Lamp blinking red Lamp won t strike blinks one time Lamp has exceeded lamp hours limit blinks two times Lamp has failed blinks three times Lamp door is open blinks four times Turn off the projector and wait one minute then turn the projec...

Page 47: ...ple AAA where starts the command AAA denotes the command denotes the value to be written leading zeros not necessary ends the command Some commands have ranges while others are absolute If a number greater than the maximum range is received it is automatically set to the maximum number for that function If a command is received that is not understood a is returned With absolute settings 0 is off 1...

Page 48: ...the On screen Display is not an exact match of values For example Step 2 changes the data by 2 through the CLI Command Line Interface The menu bar is up or down by 1 Write Command Examples Function Command Response Brightness BRT140 Sets the brightness to 140 Power PWRO Turns power off Power PWR1 Turns power on Function Com mand Min Max De fault Step About 0 disable 1 enable ABT at W 0 1 n a Aspec...

Page 49: ...Effect 0 blank 1 mute 2 aspect ratio 3 source 4 auto image 5 freeze 6 zoom 7 about 8 PiP Source EFK at RW 0 8 7 1 Factory Reset 0 not reset 1 reset RST at W 0 1 n a Filter Reset 0 not reset 1 reset FRT at W 0 1 n a Freeze 0 disable 1 enable FRZ at RW 0 1 0 Green Gain GCG at RW 0 100 50 2 Horizontal Keystone DKH at RW 78 178 128 1 Horizontal Position HPS at RW def 50 def 50 auto 1 Internal Sound En...

Page 50: ... 0 32766 0 1 Lamp Total On Time All Bulbs LMT at R 0 214748 3646 Time In Hours Last Bulb1 Lasted LB1 at R 0 32766 0 Time In Hours Last Bulb2 Lasted LB2 at R 0 32766 0 Time In Hours Last Bulb3 Lasted LB3 at R 0 32766 0 Low Power 0 disable 1 enable LPE at RW 0 1 0 Magnify MAG at RW 0 48 0 1 Magnify Enable 0 disable 1 enable MGE at RW 0 1 n a Magnify Position Hori zontal MPH at RW 128 896 512 1 Magni...

Page 51: ... 3 PiP Position 0 upper left 1 upper right 2 lower left 3 lower right 4 user PPO at RW 0 4 2 PiP Size Selection 0 off 1 small 2 medium 3 large PSS at RW 0 3 0 Power 0 disable 1 enable PWR at RW 0 1 0 Power Save 0 disable 1 enable PSV at RW 0 1 0 Power up Source 0 computer 1 1 computer 2 2 video 1 3 video 2 4 video 3 5 computer 3 DSC at RW 0 5 0 Presets 0 presentation 1 photography 2 film 3 video 1...

Page 52: ...video 1 3 video 2 4 video 3 5 computer 3 SRC at RW 0 5 0 Source 1 0 computer 1 1 computer 2 2 video 1 3 video 2 4 video 3 5 computer 3 SR1 at RW 0 5 0 Source 2 0 computer 1 1 computer 2 2 video 1 3 video 2 4 video 3 5 computer 3 SR2 at RW 0 5 1 Source 3 0 computer 1 1 computer 2 2 video 1 3 video 2 4 video 3 5 computer 4 SR3 at RW 0 5 2 Source 4 0 computer 1 1 computer 2 2 video 1 3 video 2 4 vide...

Page 53: ...l Time On ONL at R 0 214748 3646 0 Vertical Keystone DKC at RW 78 178 128 1 Vertical Position VPS at RW 0 def auto x 2 auto 1 Video Standard 0 Auto 1 NTSC 2 PAL 3 SECAM VSU at RW 0 3 0 Volume VOL at RW 0 32 16 1 LP840 850 860 User s Guide 02 fm Page 51 Friday February 25 2005 12 58 PM ...

Page 54: ...r 9 computer connections optional 8 required 8 computer image optimize 29 troubleshooting 19 connector panel 6 contacting InFocus 25 Contrast 13 17 custom logo startup screen 36 D Default gateway 38 DHCP 38 Display Messages 35 displaying computer image 10 PiP 37 video image 16 Drivers 11 USB 12 Windows 98 12 dust filter cleaning 42 E Effect Key 37 elevator foot 13 16 F Factory Reset 38 Filter Rese...

Page 55: ... 36 Low Power 35 M Magnify 37 Main menu 31 menu system 31 Monitor connector 9 mouse using your 8 Mute 37 N Network 38 Network connector 9 Network Info 38 NND 35 no computer image 20 no startup screen 19 O only startup screen appears 19 Overscan 34 P Picture in Picture 37 Picture menu 32 PiP 37 Power button 16 power cable 8 14 Power Save 35 Power up Source 35 presentation features 29 projection dis...

Page 56: ...leshooting 19 Sources 35 Subnet mask 38 S video connector 14 T Tint 17 Troubleshooting 19 troubleshooting 18 U USB using your mouse 8 V video 15 Video button 16 video connections optional 14 standard 14 Video connector 14 video images optimizing 30 Video Standard 34 volume adjustment 17 W warranty 25 Windows 2000 12 Windows 98 11 Windows ME XP 12 wired 8 wired remote 8 X XGA 5 Z zoom 13 17 LP840 8...

Page 57: ...other acts of nature misuse neglect smoke exposure cigarette or otherwise accident unusual physical or electrical stress and or power surges unauthorized modifications including use of an unauthorized mount tampering alterations service other than by InFocus or its authorized agents or failure caused other than from ordinary use or failure to properly use the Product in the application for which s...

Page 58: ... is required and must be clearly displayed on the outside of the shipping carton or a similar package affording an equal degree of protection InFocus or the service facility authorized by InFocus will return the repaired replaced Prod uct freight prepaid to the purchaser Products returned for Warranty service must be accompanied by a written letter that i explains the problem ii provides proof of ...

Page 59: ...upport information on InFocus products go to our web site at www infocus com service our website about general projector e details on connecting ike home theater components consoles ractive image size calculator and more ...

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