IN3914 Regulatory model: AA0019 010-0746-00
Declaration of Conformity FCC Warning Manufacturer: InFocus Corporation, 13190 SW 68th Parkway, Portland, Oregon 97223-8368 USA This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Table of Contents Introduction Positioning the projector Connecting a computer source USB connection VGA connection Optional computer connections Displaying an image Adjusting the image Connecting a video device Video device connections Composite video connection VGA connection Component video connection LiteBoard™ Wand Charging the Wand’s Battery How to Use the Wand Wand Position and Avoiding Shadows Using More than One Wand Wand Features Buttons and Wand Tip LiteBoard Wand Menu Troubleshooting LiteBoard S
Important Operating Considerations for Safety • Refer all service to qualified service personnel. Servicing your own projector can be dangerous to you and will void the warranty. • Refer to this guide for proper startup and shutdown procedures. • Follow all warnings and cautions in this manual and on the projector. • • Place the projector in a horizontal position no greater than 15 degrees off axis. Only use replacement parts specified by InFocus.
Introduction Your new digital projector is simple to connect, easy to use, and straightforward to maintain. It is a versatile projector that is flexible enough for business presentations and home video viewing too. The IN3914 has native XGA 1024x768 resolution. It is compatible with a wide variety of computers and video devices. touch keypad focus (front ring) Product specifications To read the latest specifications on your multimedia projector, be sure to visit our website at www.infocus.
Connector panel The projector provides both computer and video connection options, including: • • • • • • • • • VGA computer Composite video USB mini B connector. This USB connection provides slide advance (and mouse control when used with an optional remote control only) and LiteBoard™ Wand control. Monitor out, for VGA pass through to an external monitor. Audio input for video and computer. Audio L/R for video and computer. Audio output to external speakers.
Positioning the projector Table 1: Distance to the screen for a given screen size To determine where to position the projector, consider the size and shape of your screen, the location of your power outlets, and the distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment. Here are some general guidelines: • • • • Diagonal Screen Size (inches/m) 60/1.5 80/2.0 90/2.3 150/3.8 Position the projector between 30 inches (.75m) and 65 inches (1.65m) from the screen.
Connecting a computer source connect USB cable USB connection USB If you have a Windows or Macintosh computer, connect a USB cable between your computer's USB port and the projector's USB mini B connector. To advance slides in a PowerPoint presentation using the remote control, plug a USB cable into the USB mouse connector on your computer and the USB mini B connector on the projector.
Displaying an image press Power button Touch the Power button. The Power button blinks green and the fans start to run. When the lamp comes on, the start up screen displays and the Power button is steady green. It can take up to a minute for the image to achieve full brightness. ? No start up screen? Get help on page 17. turn on computer or video device Turn on your computer or video device. The image should appear on the projection screen.
Adjusting the image adjust height If necessary, adjust the height of the projector by pressing the elevator foot release button to extend the foot. release button If necessary, rotate the leveling foot located at the rear of the projector. elevator foot Avoid placing your hands near the hot exhaust vent at the front of the projector. adjust distance Position the projector the desired distance from the screen at a 90 degree angle to the screen.
What is Aspect Ratio? 4:3 screen Aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to image height. Standard TV screens and older laptops are 4:3; HDTV and most DVDs are 16:9; and widescreen computers are 16:10. If you are projecting onto a screen, the size/shape of the screen will influence the aspect ratio you decide to use. If you are projecting onto a blank wall, there are no screen size restrictions. What you plan to project will also help you choose between 4:3, 16:9 or 16:10.
Connecting a video device VGA connection If your video device has a 15-pin VGA output, plug one end of the included computer cable into the VGA connector on your video source. This connector may be labeled “To Monitor” on the video source. Plug the computer cable into the VGA connector on the projector. You can connect video devices such as VCRs, DVD players, camcorders, digital cameras, video game consoles, HDTV receivers, and TV tuners to the projector.
LiteBoard™ Wand 5 Turn on the projector and make sure it's displaying the computer's screen set the source to VGA 1 or VGA 2 (press the source button on the projector or its remote if needed - you may need to press it several times). The LiteBoard Wand works like a wireless mouse - but one that works in midair, not on your desktop. Just hold the wand in your hand, and point it at the projected image to point, click and drag. The wand works with all your software, just like a regular mouse.
Wand Features How to Hold the Wand You can hold the wand the way you would hold a normal pencil or pen, or you can hold it like a remote control - use in whichever position is most comfortable. NOTE: If the wand is up close to the screen, you can press its tip against the projection surface to click and drag. Not recommended for use with fabric screens.
Link Light Lithium Battery Information The blue link light shows the status of the wand's wireless connection to the projector. The link light will blink frequently (more than once per second) when the wand is attempting to link to the projector; then it will blink less frequently (about once every 4 seconds) after the wand has linked to the projector. NOTE: The link light will stay off when the wand is off. Manufacturer: HiTech Energy Inc. Model: E3BE105K1002 Rating: 3.
Troubleshooting LiteBoard • For the most up-to-date information, visit our support site at www.infocus.com/ support • If the wand doesn't work at all, or it works intermittently, try one of these solutions: - Press to Move may be enabled; try holding down one of the wand’s buttons while moving the wand. - Make sure the projector is displaying the same image as the computer's main or built-in monitor (don't extend your desktop onto multiple monitors).
Shutting down the projector The Status Indicator Panel on top of the projector indicates the state of the projector and can help you troubleshoot. Screen Save Time You can make the black screen appear after a preset number of minutes by turning on the Screen Save Time feature in the Setup menu. See page 33.
Problem Solution Result No start up screen Plug power cord into the projector press power button Correct image USB Only start up screen appears Press the Source button activate laptop’s external port Startup Screen Computer image projected Startup Screen A A A Restart laptop 17
Problem No computer image, just the words “Signal out of range” Solution Result Press the Auto Image button on keypad Adjust computer refresh rate in Control Panel > Display > Settings > Advanced > Adapter (location varies by operating system) Computer image projected A Signal out of the range A A You may also need to set a different resolution on your computer, as shown in the following problem, “image fuzzy or cropped” Only my laptop’s background appears, not the Desktop icons Disable “Extend my
Problem Solution Result Image fuzzy or cropped Set your computer’s display resolution to the native resolution of the projector (Start > Settings > Control Panel > Display > Settings tab) Image clear and not cropped A A A For a laptop, disable laptop monitor or turnon dual-display mode Image not centered on screen Correct image Move projector, adjust height Advanced Picture Adjust horizontal or vertical position in Advanced Picture menu i 19 Red Gain Green Gain Blue Gain Red Offset Green Of
Problem Solution Result Image not square Adjust Keystone on keypad Square image Image not sharp Adjust Sharpness in the Basic Picture menu Correct image Basic Picture Brightness Contrast Sharpness Color Tint Auto Image... i Image does not fit 4:3 or 16:9 screen 50 Maximum 50 High Normal Low Minimum Maximum 50 50 Aspect Ratio Apply Preset...
Problem Solution Image upside down Turn off Ceiling Mount in Setup menu A Result Correct image Setup Auto Source On Power-Up Source Composite SCART VGA1 RGB Auto Video Standard Closed Caption Ceiling Mount i Off Rear Project Off Off Prevent PC Screen Saver On Turn off Rear Project in Setup menu Image reversed left to right Correct image Setup A Projected colors don’t match source Auto Source Power-Up Source On VGA1 Composite SCART Video Standard Closed Caption Ceiling Mount RGB Auto
Problem Solution Result The video embedded in my PowerPoint presentation does not play on the screen Turn off the internal LCD display on your laptop Embedded video plays correctly A A B A B A B Lamp won’t turn on, Temperature light is on Make sure vents aren’t blocked, turn off the projector and allow it to cool for one minute Lamp turns on Startup Screen Temperature light 22 B
Problem Solution Result “Replace lamp” message appears at startup, lamp won’t turn on, Lamp light is turned on Lamp must be replaced (see page 38) Lamp turns on lamp door Lamp light replace lamp Still need assistance? If you need assistance, visit our website at www.infocus.com/service or call us. Check out our HOW TO section there for additional information on using this projector for home theater or gaming applications. See the Quick Start Poster/ Booklet for support contact information.
Using the remote control The remote uses two (2) AA batteries (not provided). They are easily installed by removing the cover from the remote’s back, aligning the + and - ends of the batteries, sliding them into place, and then replacing the cover. Caution: • When replacing the remote batteries, be aware that using batteries other than AA batteries may risk severe damage to the remote. When disposing of the batteries, be sure to do so in an enviromentally proper manner.
Using the audio connect audio cable Using the projector’s speakers Connect the audio source to either the Audio 1 or Audio 2 connectors to hear audio through the projector speakers. USB To assign the audio to a particular source, go to the Setup menu and choose the Audio Inputs feature. Defaults are as follows: Audio 1 is set to VGA 1 and VGA 2 with microphone, and Audio 2 is set to Composite with audio. See page 30 for details.
Playing sound through the projector About the microphone input This projector is equipped with a 20-watt stereo speaker system, a dedicated microphone input, and advanced audio processing for superb audio performance. • • External amplified speakers may also be connected using the audio out connector on the projector. This system has assignable audio. Audio 1, Audio 2 and/or the microphone can be assigned in any combination through the Audio Inputs feature described on page 33.
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 and off (page 8). Auto Image–resets the projector to the source (page 27). Presets–cycles through the available preset settings (page 31). Keystone–adjusts squareness of the image (page 9). Menu–opens the on-screen menus (page 30). Select–confirms choices made in the menus (page 30).
Optimizing computer images Presentation features After the projector is running and the image is on the screen, you can optimize the image using the onscreen menus. For general information on using the menus, see page 30. Several features are provided to make giving presentations easier. Here is an overview, details are found in the menu section. • • • • • • • Select default image settings using a preset appropriate to your environment.
Optimizing video images Customizing the projector After your video device is connected properly and the image is on the screen, you can optimize the image using the onscreen menus. For general information on using the menus, see page 30. You can customize the projector for your specific setup and needs. See page 33 to page 34 for details on these features. • • • • • • • • Adjust the Keystone, Contrast, Brightness, Color, or Tint in the Basic Picture menu (page 31). Change the Aspect Ratio.
Using the menus keypad navigation buttons 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.) Use the arrow buttons to move up and down to highlight the desired menu, then press the Select button. To change a menu setting, highlight it, press Select, then use the up and down arrow buttons to adjust the value or select an option or turn the feature on or off. Press Select to confirm your changes.
Basic Picture menu To adjust the following settings, highlight the setting, press Select, use the up and down arrows to adjust the values, then press Select to confirm the changes. Basic Picture Brightness Brightness: changes the intensity of the image. 50 Contrast Sharpness 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.
Advanced Picture menu 3D Sync Invert: (Only applies when 3D control is set to DLP Link™.) If the image appears to flutter, look odd or if the image depth looks off or you experience eye strain, turn this feature on to see if the image improves. BrilliantColor™: produces an expanded on-screen color spectrum that delivers enhanced color saturation for bright, true-to-life images. Choose Normal Look for most video sources and Bright Look for most computer sources.
Setup menu Screen Save Time: automatically blanks the screen with a black color after no signals are detected for a preset number of minutes. The image returns when an active source is detected or a remote or keypad button is pressed. Language: allows you to select a language for the onscreen display. LiteBoard™ Wand: allows you to control the operation of the LiteBoard Wand. Sleep Timer: Allows the projector to automatically power off after it has been on for a specified amount of time.
Prevent PC Screen Saver: prevents your computer from going into Screen Save mode. The projector must be connected to the PC via a USB cable for this feature to work. Setup i Power Sounds Internal Speaker Audio Inputs... Auto Source Power-Up Source Composite SCART Video Standard Closed Caption Search Screen: allows you to display a blank screen instead of the default screen at startup, and when no source is detected. Off On Take Snapshot...
Select “Change PIN...” in the Setup menu. Enter the existing PIN. Enter the new PIN. You can navigate between OK and Cancel by pressing the up and down buttons on the keypad. Select OK or Cancel by pressing the Select button. Verify the new PIN. If you lose or forget your custom PIN: Contact InFocus support. Go to www.infocus.com/support Serial Port Baud Rate: selects the serial port and baud rate. Serial Port Echo: controls whether the serial port echoes characters.
Status and Service menu Source Info: a read-only display of current source settings. Status and Service Projector Info: a read-only display of current projector settings. Source Info LiteBoard™ Info: a read-only display of current LiteBoard™ settings. Projector Info LiteBoard™ Info Reset Lamp Hours: resets the lamp hours used counter in the Projector Info menu to zero. Do this only after changing the lamp. Reset Lamp Hours... Factory Reset... Service Code...
Maintenance Cleaning the lens 1 Apply a non-abrasive camera lens cleaner to a soft, dry cloth. • Projector must be off and the lens must be at room temperature. • 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. 2 Lightly wipe the cleaning cloth over the lens in a circular motion. WARNINGS: • Turn the projector off and unplug power cord before cleaning any part of the projector.
Replacing the projection lamp Hg – Lamp contains mercury. Manage in accordance with local disposal laws. See www.lamprecycle.org. The Lamp Hours timer in the Projector Info menu counts the number of hours the lamp has been in use. Twenty hours before the lamp life expires, the message “Replace lamp” appears on the screen at startup. • NOTE: Be sure to use the InFocus lamp module designed for this projector. You can order new lamps from www.infocus.com (in select areas), your retailer or your dealer.
1 Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord. 2 Wait 60 minutes to allow the projector to cool thoroughly. turn off and unplug projector USB wait 60 minutes 3 Remove the lamp door, located on top of the projector, by (a) removing the two screws on either side of the lamp door, (b) sliding the lamp door towards the front of the projector, and (c) tilting and lifting the door off. 4 Disconnect the lamp connector. 5 Loosen the captive screw that attaches the lamp housing to the projector.
INDEX Digital Zoom 31 Disable Snapshot 34 Numerics E 16x9 vs 4x3 11 3D Control 32 3D Sync Invert 32 F Enabled 14 Factory Reset 36 Focus 9 Force wide 32 Freeze Screen 33 A AC Power On 33 Always-On Functions 33 Apply Preset 31 Aspect Ratio 11, 31 Audio In Computer connector 7 Audio Inputs 33 Auto Image 31 Auto Off Time 33 Auto Source 33 AV Mute 33 G Gamma 32 Glow Ring 34 H HDTV 31 Horizontal Position 32 Horz Shift 31 I B Internal Radio 14 Internal Speaker 33 Battery Light 14 Blank Key 33 Blank Sc
Menu usage 30 Menu-Source-Select-Up-Down 34 Mic Volume 33 Motion 14 Mute 33 Search Screen 34 Sensor 14 Serial Port Baud Rate 35 Serial Port Echo 35 Service 36 Set Black Level...
