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Declaration of Conformity FCC Warning Manufacturer: InFocus Corporation, 13190 SW 68th Parkway, Suite 200, 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. • Only use replacement parts specified by InFocus. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electrical shock, or injury, and may void the warranty • Only genuine InFocus lamps are tested for use in this projector. Use of non InFocus lamps may cause electrical shock and fire, and may void the projector warranty.
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 IN3916 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 HDMI USB mini B connector. Used for USB Display, slide advance (and mouse control when used with an optional remote control only) and LiteBoard™ Wand control. USB A connector. Used for LitePort (JPEG images displayed from USB flash drive) and WLAN. Monitor out, for VGA pass through to an external monitor. Audio input for video and computer.
Positioning the projector Table 1: 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 Position the projector between 30 inches (.75m) and 65 inches (1.65m) from the screen. To ensure adequate cable access, do not place the projector within 24 inches (.61m) of a wall or other object.
Connecting a computer source To take advantage of HDMI 1.3 Deep Color (30 bit), you must have a 1.3compatible source. USB Mini B connection Connecting power Connect the USB cable to your computer's USB A connector and to the projector's USB mini B connector. Connect the black power cord to the Power connector on the rear of the projector and to your electrical outlet. The Power light on the Status Indicator Panel (page 16) turns amber. NOTE: Always use the power cord that shipped with 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 your computer or video device. turn on 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. See page 6 for a table listing screen sizes and distances.
What is Aspect Ratio? 4:3 screen Aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to image height. Depending on your source, you will want to choose the aspect ratio (using your projector remote or keypad) which matches your source. Older TV screens and laptops are 4:3; newer TV screens, HDTV and most DVDs are 16:9; and widescreen computers are 16:10. 16:10 screen 4:3 mode Use an aspect ratio of 16:9 for widescreen movies and HDTV, and use Native for 4:3 content.
Composite video connection Connecting a video device Plug the composite video cable’s yellow connector into the video-out connector on the video device. Plug the other yellow connector into the yellow Video 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 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. Table 2: Status indicator light behavior and meaning Auto Off Time Icon Meaning Power, solid amber The projector is plugged in.
Problem Solution Result No start up screen Plug power cord into the projector press power button Correct image USB A USB mini B 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... 16:9 Change aspect ratio to 4:3 or 16:9 in Basic Picture>Aspect Ratio menu Basic Picture i Brightness Contrast Sharpness Color Tint Auto Image...
Problem Solution Image upside down A Result Turn off Ceiling Mount in Setup menu 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 Aut
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 47) Lamp turns on lamp door Lamp light replace lamp Still need assistance? If you need assistance, visit our website at www.infocus.com/support 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: Troubleshooting the remote • When replacing the remote batteries, be aware that using batteries other than AA batteries may risk severe damage to the remote.
Using the audio connect audio cable Using the projector’s speakers USB A USB mini B Connect the audio source to either the Audio 1 or Audio 2 connectors to hear audio through the projector speakers. 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 33 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. If you wish to use a microphone, connect a 3.5 mini jack cable Dynamic Microphone to the projector.
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. Adjust the Keystone, Contrast, or Brightness (page 31).
Optimizing video images Dynamic Messaging 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. Using command codes, text messages can be sent for display by the projector (and all other InFocus projectors with the Dynamic Messaging feature) over a network or serial connection.
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 • • • Language: allows you to select a language for the onscreen display. Network: Allows you to setup network settings. • • • • • • • • • • Blank Key: select what to display when the blank key on the remote is pressed: your custom snapshot, a solid color screen (blue, black or white), the factory logo screen, a timer, or test patterns. The timer option is useful for classroom tests or break times during meetings. DHCP: Turns the DHCP on or off. IP Address: Assign Network IP Address.
the left and right arrow keys to change the source’s audio input. Press Menu when done changing audio inputs. captions on the selected channel, then the projector must display caption text overlaid on the image. Auto Source: When this feature is On, the projector automatically finds the active source, checking the selected Power-up Source first. When this feature is Off, the projector defaults to the source selected in Power-up Source.
number, you must enter 5 numbers and press the Select button in order to access the “Wrong PIN” message and re-enter the code. To enter the PIN at projector startup: Power up the projector. The “Enter PIN” dialog box appears after the startup screen. Enter the PIN. Use the navigation buttons on the remote or keypad to enter the correct button press sequence. See the description above for instructions. To change the PIN: Select “Change PIN...” in the Setup menu. Enter the existing PIN. Enter the new PIN.
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...
Using LitePort LitePort displays a slide show of JPEG images stored on a USB flash drive connected to the projector or a Presentation To Go presentation. This can eliminate the need for a computer source. LitePort reads and displays files stored on a USB flash drive in either JPEG or Presentation-to-Go format (PtG). LitePort ignores all other file formats including PDF, BMP, TIFF, PNG, GIF, etc. which are not supported.
7 Use the arrow buttons to navigate through the presentation. Displaying PtG presentations Follow these steps to show a slideshow presentation using Presentation-to-Go (PtG) presentation. This will preserve most PowerPoint embedded videos, transition effects, and animations. (Note: these instructions apply to PowerPoint 2007 in Windows; for other presentation programs refer to the presentation program's instructions or help file for the steps needed to save a presentation as separate JPEG files.
LiteShow LiteShow Login Screen The LiteShow Utility embedded in your projector provides many new features to make your presentations even more effective. Once installed, the Utility allows you to configure, control and display to your projector from a computer or PDA over either a wired or wireless LAN connection. It also allows you to display up to 4 computer screens simultaneously, and includes a moderator control, allowing you to control the display of up to 32 computers.
LiteShow Menu Options Notes: Projector web pages and emails sent by the projector are always displayed in English language. Select the web pages language (English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Swedish, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Finnish, Norwegian, Turkish, or Danish) on the home page. For network control, you can access the projector through Port 23 (Telnet). We use the same control codes on serial as we do over the network.
AMX Control System: Enable control by AMX systems. Projection Setup: Select the LiteShow display resolution and set-up (or disable) login codes within this menu. Menu Sample: System Status menu Change Passwords: Enter, confirm and apply new passwords for each Login type. Apply confirms and saves your modifications. Reset to Default: Clicking the Reset to Default button restores factory default settings.
Menu Sample: Basic Projector Control menu Menu Sample: Admin > Network menu 42
Downloading the LiteShow Utility: To begin projecting over the local network or wirelessly, the LiteShow Utility must be installed and running on your computer or PDA. This Utility is needed to manage the communication between your computer/PDA and the LAN-connected projector. LiteShow Download menu 1 Turn the projector on, hit the Source button and select LAN. The LiteShow splash screen should appear within one minute. 2 You must be connected to the projector through a wired or wireless LAN.
To display your computer/PDA image over the LAN: Access Point prompt 1 Turn the projector on, hit the Source button and select LAN. The LiteShow Device Name list splash screen should appear within one minute. 2 You must be connected to the projector through a wired or wireless LAN. For wireless LAN, connect to the wireless network using the same SSID as shown on the projector. 3 Download and install the LiteShow Utility, if you have not already done so.
To control the projected image: Use the LiteShow Toolbar to switch between full screen projection and QuadView projection. You can also choose to refresh, pause or stop projecting. Various administration tools are also available through this control. LiteShow Toolbar Play Quadrant 1 Quadrant 3 To moderate multiple users: Quadrant 2 Quadrant 4 LiteShow Moderator Control Note: You must be logged in as an Admin User to be able to control who is projecting.
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 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. • • IMPORTANT NOTE: • Always use the InFocus lamp module designed for your projector model. Look at the 8th character of the projector’s serial number (located on the bottom of the projector and in the Service and Support>Projector Info submenu).
1 Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord. USB A 2 Wait 60 minutes to allow the projector to cool thoroughly. turn off and unplug projector USB mini B 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.
Digital Zoom 31 Disable Snapshot 34 Display Image over LAN 44 Download LiteShow Utility 43 Dynamic Messaging 29 INDEX Numerics 16x9 vs 4x3 11 3D Control 32 3D Sync Invert 32 F 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 B I Battery Light 14 B
LiteShow Menu Options 40 LiteShow Moderator 40, 45 Reset Button 14 Resetting the projector 36 M S Magnify Controls 34 Menu Offset 34 Menu Transparency 34 Menu usage 30 Mic Volume 33 Motion 14 Mute 33 Screen Aspect 11 Screen Save 16, 33 Scroll Wheel Mode 14 Search Screen 34 Security Lock 46 Sensor 14 Serial Port Baud Rate 35 Serial Port Echo 35 Service 36 Set Black Level...
