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Declaration of Conformity Canada Manufacturer: InFocus Corporation, 27500 SW Parkway Avenue, Wilsonville, Oregon 97070 USA European Office: Louis Armstrongweg 110, 1311 RL Almere, The Netherlands We declare under our sole responsibility that this projector conforms to the following directives and norms: 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.
Important Operating Considerations for Safety Table of Contents Introduction 3 • Place the projector in a horizontal position no greater than 15 degrees off axis. Connecting a computer 5 Required computer connections5 Displaying a computer image 6 Adjusting the image 7 Connecting a video device 8 • Locate the projector in a well-ventilated area without any obstructions to intake or exhaust vents. Do not place the projector on a tablecloth or other soft covering that may block the vents.
Introduction Projector components and features zoom ring Your new XGA 1024x768 resolution digital projector is specifically keypad designed for portability, connectivity, and collaboration. It is easy to connect, easy to use, easy to transport, and easy to maintain Product specifications To read the latest specifications on your multimedia projector, be sure to visit our website at www.infocus.com, as specifications are subject to change.
Connector Panel The projector provides computer and video connectors: • one M1-D/A (HD, DVI, and computer) • one S-video • one composite RCA video • one audio in Connector panel Computer S-video Audio in Composite video 4
Connecting a computer Required computer connections connect computer cable Connect the black end of the computer cable to the Computer connector on the projector. Connect the blue end to the video port on your computer. If you are using a desktop computer, you first need to disconnect the monitor cable from the computer’s video port. Some Macintosh® computers do not have a standard VESA-out video port.
Displaying a computer image Remove the lens cap. remove lens cap Press the Power button on the top of the projector or the remote. press Power button The LED blinks green and the fans start to run. When the lamp comes on, the start up screen displays and the Power light is steady green. It can take a minute for the image to achieve full brightness. ? No startup screen? Get help on page 9. turn on computer Turn on your computer. The computer’s image should appear on the projection screen.
Adjusting the image foot release button adjust height Adjust the height of the projector, if necessary, by pressing the release button to extend the elevator foot. Rotate the leveling foot (located at the bottom back left corner), if necessary. leveling foot Position the projector the desired distance from the screen, so that the lens is perpendicular to the screen. 22 .2 6. ft./ 8m adjust distance 9.9 ft./ 3m 3. 3 33 ft./ 10m ft . /1 m 6.
Connecting a video device connect S-video and audio cables If your video device uses a round, four-prong S-video connector, plug the S-video cable into the S-video Out connector on the video device and into the Video 1 connector on the projector. If the device uses a composite video connector, plug the composite video cable into the Composite Out connector on the video device and into the Video 2 connector on the projector.
Shutting down the projector LEDs The Lamp LED on top of the projector (page 16) will alert you to certain problems. The projector automatically blanks the screen after no active source is detected for 30 minutes. This blank screen helps preserve the life of the projector. The image returns when an active source is detected or a remote or keypad button is pressed. A solid red Lamp LED means it is time to change the lamp. See page 27.
• Source Troubleshooting Problem Solution Result No startup screen Plug power cable in, press Power button. Remove lens cap.
For PC: Image fuzzy or cropped A A Set your computer’s display resolution to the native resolution of the projector (Start>Settings>Control Panel>Display>Settings tab, select 1024x768) Image clear and not cropped A For a laptop, disable laptop monitor or turn-on dualdisplay mode For Macintosh: Image fuzzy or cropped A A Set your computer’s display resolution to the native resolution of the projector (Apple menu>System Preferences>Displays, choose 1024x768) 11 Image clear and not cropped A
Only my laptop’s background appears, not the Desktop icons Disable “Extend my Windows Desktop” in Control Panel>Display>Settings>Display 2 (location varies by operating system) Background and Desktop projected Uncheck this option, then click Apply The video embedded in my PowerPoint presentation does not play on the screen Turn off the internal LCD display on your laptop 12 Embedded video plays correctly
Projector troubleshooting Problem Solution Result Image not square Adjust keystone on keypad or Picture menu Square image Image not sharp Adjust the focus lens or Sharpness in the Picture>Advanced menu Correct image AB AB Image does not fit 16:9 screen Change aspect ratio to 16:9 in Picture>Aspect ratio menu 13 Correct image
Image reversed left to right Turn off Rear in Settings>System menu A Projected colors don’t match source AB Adjust color, tint, color temperature, brightness, contrast in the menus COLOR Image not centered on screen Lamp won’t turn on, Lamp LED is blinking red (5 blinks) Correct image Correct image COLOR Move projector, adjust zoom, adjust height Adjust horizontal or vertical position in Picture>Advanced menu Correct image Make sure vents aren’t blocked; allow projector to cool for one minute Unpl
“Change lamp” message appears at startup, lamp won’t turn on, lamp won’t turn on, Lamp LED is blinking red (2 blinks) Lamp must be replaced (page 27) Still having problems? If you need assistance, visit the Service and Support section of our website or call us. This product is backed by a limited warranty. An extended warranty plan may be purchased from your dealer.
Using the keypad buttons Most buttons are described in detail in other sections, but here is an overview of their functions: power–turns the projector on (page 6) and off. LED menu–opens the on-screen menus (page 19). source/select–confirms choices made in the menus and selects sources (page 19). up/down/left/right arrows–navigates to and adjusts settings in the menus (page 19). keystone–vertical keystone adjusts the squareness of the image (page 7). You can also adjust the keystone via the menus.
Using the remote control The remote uses two (2) AA batteries. They are easily installed by sliding the cover off the remote’s back, aligning the + and - ends of the batteries, sliding them into place, and then replacing the cover. navigation buttons Caution: When replacing the batteries, be aware that using batteries other than the type provided with the projector may risk severe damage to the remote. When disposing of the batteries, be sure to do so in an environmentally proper manner.
Optimizing computer images • Adjust the Keystone, Contrast, Brightness, Color, or Tint in the Picture menu. See page 20. After your computer is connected properly and the computer’s image is on the screen, you can optimize the image using the onscreen menus. For general information on using the menus, see page 19. • Change the Aspect ratio. Aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to image height. TV screens are usually 1.33:1, also known as 4:3. HDTV and most DVDs are 1.78:1, or 16:9.
Using the menus To open the menus, press the Menu button on the keypad or remote. (The menus automatically close after 60 seconds if no buttons are pressed.) The Main menu appears. Use the arrow buttons to move up and down to highlight the desired submenu, then press the Select button. Menu button To change a menu setting, highlight it, press Select, then use the up and down arrow buttons to adjust the value, select an option using radio buttons, or turn the feature on or off using check boxes.
Picture menu To adjust the following six settings, highlight the setting, press Select, use the up and down arrows to adjust the values, then press select to confirm the changes. increasing keystone Keystone: adjusts the image vertically and makes a squarer image. You can also adjust keystone from the keypad. 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.
Presets: Presets are provided that optimize the projector for displaying computer presentations, film images, and video images. Film input is material originally captured on a film camera, like a movie; video input is material originally captured on a video camera, like a TV show or sporting event. There are also user-definable presets. To set a preset for the current source, adjust the image, select Save Settings in the Presets menu, then select Save User 1 (or 2 or 3).
Advanced settings Advanced The following 4 options are for computer and component sources only. Phase: adjusts the horizontal phase of a computer source. Tracking: adjusts the vertical scan of a computer source. Horizontal/Vertical Position: adjusts the position of a computer source. Sync Threshold Adjust: (enhanced and high definition sources only) If a hardware device, such as a DVD player, is not syncing properly with the projector, select this option to help it sync.
Settings menu Audio: allows adjustments to the volume. Sources: allows you to assign a particular input to a specific source key when using an optional remote. Also allows selection of a default Power-up Source and enables or disables Autosource. Audio Settings Sources>Autosource: When Autosource is not checked, the projector defaults to the source selected in Power-up Source. If no source is found, a blank screen displays.
PC Screen Saver Off: prevents your computer from going into Screen Save mode. This feature is only available if the USB portion of the computer cable is connected to your computer (page 5). Power Save: automatically turns the lamp off after no signals are detected for 20 minutes. After 10 additional minutes with no signal, the projector powers down. If an active signal is received before the projector powers down, the image will be displayed.
Custom Key (for use with optional remote only): allows you to assign a different function to the Custom 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. The default effect is About. • Blank: displays an empty screen. • Mute: turns off all sound. • Aspect Ratio: toggles among 4:3, 16:9, and Native (see page 20). • Source: cycles through available sources.
Maintenance Using the security lock Cleaning the lens The projector has a security lock for use with a cable lock system. Refer to the information that came with the lock for instructions on how to use it. 1 Apply a non-abrasive camera lens cleaner to a soft, dry cloth. Avoid using an excessive amount of cleaner, and don’t apply the cleaner directly to the lens. Abrasive cleaners, solvents or other harsh chemicals might scratch the lens.
Replacing the projection lamp The lamp hour timer in the Service Info menu counts the number of hours the lamp has been in use. Twenty hours before the specified end of the lamp’s life, the message “Replace lamp” briefly appears on the screen at each startup. When the expected lamp life has been reached, the Lamp indicator icon lights red. Service Info menu NOTE: You can order new lamp housings from www.infocus.com (in select areas), your retailer or your dealer.
• Be extremely careful when removing the lamp housing. In the unlikely event that the lamp ruptures, small glass fragments may be generated. The lamp module is designed to contain most of these fragments, but use caution when removing it. Before replacing a ruptured lamp, clean the lamp compartment and dispose of cleaning materials. Wash hands after lamp replacement. remove lamp housing Hg – Lamp contains mercury. Manage in accordance with local disposal laws. See www.lamprecycle.org.
Appendix Projected image size Table 1: Image Size, Width and Height for Lens at Maximum Image Size Distance to Screen (feet/m) 4.9/1.5 7.4/2.3 9.9/3.0 12.3/3.8 18.5/5.6 32.8/10.0 Diagonal (inches/m) 40/1 60/1.5 80/2 100/2.5 150/3.8 266/6.8 Width (inches/m) 32/.8 48/1.2 64/1.6 80/2 120/3 213/5.4 Height (inches/m) 24/.6 36/.9 48/1.2 60/1.5 90/2.3 160/4.1 Table 2: Image Size, Width and Height for Lens at Minimum Image Size Distance to Screen (feet/m) 4.9/1.5 7.4/2.3 9.9/3.0 12.3/3.8 18.5/5.6 32.8/10.
D Display Messages 23 displaying, image 6 INDEX Numerics 1024x768 resolution 3 A Advanced setting 22 Aspect Ratio 20, 25 Audio In connector 5, 8 Auto Power 23 Autosource 23 E elevator foot 7 F Factory Reset 25 focus 7 fuzzy image 11 B Blank screen 24 Brightness 7 I image does not fit screen 13 image not centered 14 image not sharp 13 image not square 13 image reversed 14 image size matrix 29 image, displaying 6 C cleaning the lamp filter screens 26 cleaning the lens 26 Color 20 Color Control 22 Color S
L lamp cleaning filter screens 26 lamp replacement 27 Lamp Reset 25 lamp won’t turn on 14, 15 Language 25 laptop connecting 5 external video port 6 LED 9 lens, cleaning 26 leveling foot 7 lock, security 26 Low Power 23 P PC Screen Saver 24 Picture menu 20 Position 22 power cable 5, 8 Power Save 9, 24 Power-up Source 23 presentation features 18 projected image sizes 29 projector adjusting the height 7 connector panel 4 customizing 18 positioning 7 registering 3 safety considerations 2 shutdown 9 troubleshoo
S Screen Save 9, 24 security lock 26 Service 25 Settings menu 23 Sharpness 22 shutting down the projector 9 Sources 23 Startup Logo 24 Sync Threshold Adjust 22 U using the keypad buttons 16 T Tint 20 Tracking 22 Troubleshooting 9 Turning off the projector 9 X XGA 3 V video connections 8 video images, optimizing 18 Video Standard 22 W White Peaking 22 Z zoom 7 32
