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SP8600 User's Manual Important Safety Information Important: It is strongly recommended that you read this section carefully before using the projector. These safety and usage instructions will ensure that you enjoy many years of safe use of the projector. Keep this manual for future reference. Symbols Used Warning symbols are used on the projector and in this manual to alert you of hazardous situations. The following styles are used in this manual to alert you to important information.
Preface Projector Installation Notice ¾ Place the projector in a horizontal position The tilt angle of the projector should not exceed 15 degrees, nor should the projector be installed in any way other than the desktop and ceiling mount, otherwise lamp life could decrease dramatically. ¾ Allow at least 50 cm clearance around the exhaust vent. ¾ Ensure that the intake vents do not recycle hot air from the exhaust vent.
SP8600 User's Manual Replacing the Lamp Replacing the lamp can be hazardous if done incorrectly. See Replacing the Projection Lamp on page 29 for clear and safe instructions for this procedure. Before replacing the lamp: ¾ Unplug the power cord. ¾ Allow the lamp to cool for about one hour. Cleaning the Projector ¾ Unplug the power cord before cleaning. See Cleaning the Projector on page 32. ¾ Allow the lamp to cool for about one hour.
Preface Table of Contents GETTING STARTED .......................................................................................................................................................... 1 PACKING CHECKLIST ........................................................................................................................................................... 1 VIEWS OF PROJECTOR PARTS ................................................................................................................
SP8600 User's Manual SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................................................................. 39 SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................................................................. 39 PROJECTION DISTANCE VS. PROJECTION SIZE .................................................................................................
SP8600 User's Manual GETTING STARTED Packing Checklist Carefully unpack the projector and check that the following items are included: DLP PROJECTOR REMOTE CONTROL (BATTERY NOT INCLUDED) HDMI CABLE POWER CORD (EU) POWER CORD (UK) POWER CORD (US) CD-ROM (THIS USER’S MANUAL) QUICK START CARD WARRANTY CARD Safe ty Bo ok let SAFETY BOOKLET REGISTRATION CARD Contact your dealer immediately if any items are missing, appear damaged, or if the projector does not work.
SP8600 User's Manual Views of Projector Parts Front-right View 1 ITEM 2 3 4 LABEL 5 6 7 DESCRIPTION 1. Height-adjuster button Push to release height adjuster 2. Height adjuster Adjust level of projector 3. Lens Projection Lens 4. IR receiver Receive IR signal from remote control 5. Focus ring Focus the projected image 6. Zoom ring Enlarge the projected image 7. Function keys See Top view—On-screen Display (OSD) buttons and LEDs.
SP8600 User's Manual Top view—On-screen Display (OSD) buttons and LEDs 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 Menu Enter Re-sync Source 12 10 7 8 9 ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE: Green Power On / Standby Off Power Off (AC Off) Red Lamp is ready to be powered-on. Flashing Lamp is not ready (warming up/shutting down/cooling) (see LED Error Messages on page 35) Temp LED Flashing Error code Turn the projector On or Off. 5.
SP8600 User's Manual Rear view 1 2 3 4 5 6 16 ITEM 1. LABEL AC IN 2. 15 14 7 13 8 12 9 11 DESCRIPTION Connect the power cord (USB) 10 SEE PAGE: 11 Connect a USB cable from a computer 3. COMPONENT Connect a component video enabled device 4. S-VIDEO Connect a S-VIDEO cable from a video device 5. COMPOSITE Connect a COMPOSITE cable from a video device 6. VGA Connect a RGB cable from a computer. 7. HDMI – 1 8. HDMI – 2 9.
SP8600 User's Manual Bottom view Ceiling Mount M4x8 (Max L=12mm) 3 2 4 51.5 2 90.5 71.0 65.0 1 109.0 ITEM LABEL 76.0 DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE: 1. Tilt adjustor Rotate adjuster lever to adjust angle position. 2. Ceiling support holes Contact your dealer for information on mounting the projector on a ceiling 3. Height adjustor Adjuster drops down when adjuster button is pushed. 4. Height adjustor button Push to release adjustor.
SP8600 User's Manual Remote Control Parts Important: 1. Avoid using the projector with bright fluorescent lighting turned on. Certain high-frequency fluorescent lights can disrupt remote control operation. 2. Be sure nothing obstructs the path between the remote control and the projector. If the path between the remote control and the projector is obstructed, you can bounce the signal off certain reflective surfaces such as projector screens. 3.
SP8600 User's Manual ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE: 1. Up cursor Navigate and change settings in the OSD 2. Enter Change settings in the OSD 3. Power Turn the projector On or Off 11 4. Right cursor Navigate and change settings in the OSD 15 5. Volume + Increase volume 6. Volume - Decrease volume 7. Mute Mute the built-in speaker 8. Freeze Freeze/unfreeze the on-screen picture 9. Source Select the desired video input 10.
SP8600 User's Manual Remote Control Operating Range The projector receives infrared signals from the remote control. It is not necessary to point the remote directly at the projector. Provided you are not holding the remote perpendicular to the sides or the rear of the projector, the remote will function well within a radius of about 7 meters (23 feet) and 15 degrees above or below the projector level. If the projector does not respond to the remote control, move a little closer.
SP8600 User's Manual SETUP AND OPERATION Inserting the Remote Control Batteries 1. 2. 3. Remove the battery compartment cover by sliding the cover in the direction of the arrow (A). Pull out the cover (B). Insert the battery (not included) with the positive side facing up. Replace the cover. Caution: 1. Only use a 3V lithium battery (CR2025). 2. Dispose of used batteries according to local ordinance regulations. 3. Remove the battery when not using the projector for prolonged periods.
SP8600 User's Manual Connecting Input Devices A PC or notebook computer and video devices can be connected to the projector at the same time. Video devices include DVD, VCD, and VHS players, as well as movie camcorders and digital still cameras. Check the user manual of the connecting device to confirm it has the appropriate output connector.
SP8600 User's Manual Starting and Shutting down the Projector 1. 2. 3. Connect the power cord to the projector. Connect the other end to a wall outlet. The POWER LED will be on. Turn on the connected devices. Ensure the POWER LED displays a solid green and not a flashing green. POWER button to Then press the turn on the projector. The projector splash screen displays and connected devices are detected. 4. 5.
SP8600 User's Manual Adjusting the Projector Level Take note of the following when setting up the projector: • The projector table or stand should be level and sturdy. • Position the projector so that it is perpendicular to the screen. • Remove the Back Foot Holder on the rear adjuster foot before adjusting the projection angle. • Ensure the cables are in a safe location. You could trip over them. D A B C 1.
SP8600 User's Manual Adjusting the Zoom ring, Focus and Keystone 1. 2. Use the Image-focus control (on the projector only) to sharpen the projected image A . Use the KEYSTONE buttons (on the projector or the remote control) to correct image-trapezoid (wider top or bottom) effect. 4. The keystone control appears on the display. – 13 – Menu Enter Re-sync Source 3. Use the Image-zoom control (on the projector only) to resize the projected image and screen size B .
SP8600 User's Manual Adjusting the Volume Press the Volume +/buttons on the remote control. The volume control appears on the display. 2. 3. Press the Left or Right Cursor buttons on the keypad to adjust Volume +/-. Press the MUTE button to turn off the volume (This feature is available only on the remote). – 14 – Menu Enter Re-sync Source 1.
SP8600 User's Manual ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) MENU SETTINGS OSD Menu Controls The projector has an OSD that lets you make image adjustments and change various settings. Navigating the OSD You can use the remote control cursor buttons or the buttons on the top of the projector to navigate and make changes to the OSD. The following illustration shows the corresponding buttons on the projector. 1 3 2 1 2 3 4 7 5 2/7 8 3/5 3/5 6 Menu Enter Re-sync Source 8 4 6 2/7 1.
SP8600 User's Manual Setting the OSD Language Set the OSD language to your preference before continuing. 1. Press the MENU button. Press the cursor ◄► button to navigate to SETUP>>Basic. 2. Press the cursor ▲▼ button until Language is highlighted. 3. Press the cursor ◄► button until the language you want is selected. 4. Press the MENU button to close the OSD.
SP8600 User's Manual OSD Menu Overview Use the following illustration to quickly find a setting or determine the range for a setting.
SP8600 User's Manual PICTURE>>Basic Menu Press the MENU button to open the OSD menu. Press the cursor ◄► button to move to the PICTURE>>Basic menu. Press the cursor ▲▼ button to move up and down in the PICTURE>>Basic menu. Press ◄► to change values for settings. Note: Customizing the settings in PICTURE>>Basic menu is only available in User 1/ 2/ 3 mode. ITEM DESCRIPTION Display Mode Press the cursor ◄► buttons to set the Display Mode.
SP8600 User's Manual PICTURE>>Advanced Menu Press the MENU button to open the OSD menu. Press the cursor ◄► button to move to the PICTURE>>Advanced menu. Press the cursor ▲▼ button to move up and down in the PICTURE>>Advanced menu. Press ◄► to change values for settings. ITEM DESCRIPTION Noise Reduction Press the cursor ◄► button to adjust the Noise Reduction. Color Temperature Press the cursor ◄► button to set the Color Temperature.
SP8600 User's Manual HSG Adjustment Press the ENTER button to enter the HSG Adjustment sub menu. ITEM DESCRIPTION Primary Color Press the ◄► buttons to set the Primary Color. Notes: There are six sets (R/ G/ B/ C/ M/ Y) of colors to be customized. Hue Press the ◄► buttons to adjust the Hue. Saturation Press the ◄► buttons to adjust the Saturation. Gain Press the ◄► buttons to adjust the Gain.
SP8600 User's Manual DISPLAY Menu Press the MENU button to open the OSD menu. Press the cursor ◄► button to move to the DISPLAY menu. Press the cursor ▲▼ button to move up and down in the DISPLAY menu. Press ◄► to change values for settings. ITEM DESCRIPTION Aspect Ratio Press the cursor ◄► button to set the Aspect Ratio. (Range: Auto/ 16:9/ 4:3/ Letter Box/ Real) Keystone Press the cursor ◄► button to adjust the Keystone.
SP8600 User's Manual PC Detail Adjustment Press the ENTER button to enter the PC Detail Adjustment sub menu. Note: Customizing the settings in PC Detail Adjustment menu is only available when PC input source (analog RGB) is selected. ITEM DESCRIPTION Auto Press the ENTER/AUTO button on the control panel or the ENTER/AUTO button on the remote control to automatically adjust frequency, phase, and position. Frequency Press the ◄► buttons to adjust the A/D sampling number.
SP8600 User's Manual SETUP>>Basic Menu Press the MENU button to open the OSD menu. Press the cursor ◄► button to move to the SETUP>>Basic menu. Press the cursor ▲▼ button to move up and down in the SETUP>>Basic menu. Press ◄► to change values for settings. ITEM DESCRIPTION Language Press the cursor ◄► buttons to select a different localization menu. Splash Logo Press the cursor ◄► buttons to select a different startup screen.
SP8600 User's Manual Menu Settings Press the ENTER button to enter the Menu Settings sub menu. ITEM DESCRIPTION Menu Position Press the ◄► buttons to select from five OSD locations: Top-Left/ Top-Right/ Center/ Bottom-Left/ Bottom-Right. Menu Display Time Press the ◄► buttons to set the Menu Display timer before the OSD times out. (Range: 5sec/ 10sec/ 15sec/ 20sec/ 25sec/ 30sec) Source Press the ENTER button to enter the Source sub menu.
SP8600 User's Manual SETUP>>Advanced Menu Press the MENU button to open the OSD menu. Press the cursor ◄► button to move to the SETUP>>Advanced menu. Press the cursor ▲▼ button to move up and down in the SETUP>>Advanced menu. ITEM DESCRIPTION Audio Press the ENTER button to enter the Audio sub menu. See Audio on page 26. Lamp Press the ENTER button to enter the Lamp sub menu. See Lamp on page 26. HDMI Press the ENTER button to enter the HDMI sub menu. See HDMI on page 27.
SP8600 User's Manual Audio Press the ENTER button to enter the Audio sub menu. ITEM DESCRIPTION Volume Press the ◄► buttons to adjust the audio Volume. Bass Press the ◄► buttons to adjust the audio Bass. Treble Press the ◄► buttons to adjust the audio Treble. Mute Press the ◄► buttons to turn on or off the speaker. AGC Press the ◄► buttons to turn on or off the AGC setting. Reset Press the ENTER button to reset all settings to default values.
SP8600 User's Manual HDMI Press the ENTER button to enter the HDMI sub menu. ITEM DESCRIPTION HDMI Format Press the ◄► buttons to select from three HDMI display formats: Auto/ PC signal/ Video signal. HDMI Amplifier Gain Press the ◄► buttons to adjust HDMI Amplifier Gain. Closed Caption Press the ENTER button to enter the Closed Caption sub menu. ITEM DESCRIPTION Closed Caption Enable Press the ◄► buttons to turn on or off Closed Caption.
SP8600 User's Manual STATUS Menu Press the MENU button to open the OSD menu. Press the cursor ◄► button to move to the STATUS Menu. ITEM DESCRIPTION Source Displays the activated input source. Resolution Displays the current resolution of input source. Lamp Hour Displays the number of hours the lamp has been in use. Firmware Version Displays the firmware version of the projector. Note: Status displayed in this menu is for viewing only and cannot be edited.
SP8600 User's Manual MAINTENANCE AND SECURITY Replacing the Projection Lamp The projection lamp should be replaced when it burns out. It should only be replaced with a certified replacement part, which you can order from your local dealer. Important: a. The projection lamp used in this product contains a small amount of mercury. b. Do not dispose this product with general household waste. c. Disposal of this product must be carried out in accordance with the regulations of your local authority.
SP8600 User's Manual 3. 4. 5. 6. Remove the lamp compartment cover. Remove the three screws from the lamp module. Lift the module handle up. Pull firmly on the module handle to remove the lamp module.
SP8600 User's Manual 7. Reverse steps 1 to 6 to install the new lamp module. While installing, align the lamp module with the connector and ensure it is level to avoid damage. Note: The lamp module must sit securely in place and the lamp connector must be connected properly before tightening the screws.
SP8600 User's Manual Cleaning the Projector Cleaning the projector to remove dust and grime will help ensure trouble-free operation. Warning: 1. Be sure to turn off and unplug the projector at least 30 minutes before cleaning. Failure to do so could result in a severe burn. 2. Use only a dampened cloth when cleaning. Do not allow water to enter the ventilation openings on the projector. 3.
SP8600 User's Manual Using the Kensington® Lock If you are concerned about security, attach the projector to a permanent object with the Kensington slot and a security cable. Note: Contact your vendor for details on purchasing a suitable Kensington security cable. The security lock corresponds to Kensington’s MicroSaver Security System. If you have any comment, contact: Kensington, 2853 Campus Drive, San Mateo, CA 94403, U.S.A. Tel: 800-535-4242, http://www.kensington.com.
SP8600 User's Manual TROUBLESHOOTING Common problems and solutions These guidelines provide tips to deal with problems you may encounter while using the projector. If the problem remains unsolved, contact your dealer for assistance. Often after time spent troubleshooting, the problem is traced to something as simple as a loose connection. Check the following before proceeding to the problem-specific solutions. • Use some other electrical device to confirm that the electrical outlet is working.
SP8600 User's Manual LED Error Messages POWER LED BLINK LAMP LED BLINK TEMP LED BLINK Lamp Ready ON ON OFF Start (AC Power standby) ON OFF OFF Cooling ON flashing OFF Over Temperature OFF OFF ON Thermal Break Sensor error 4 blinks 4 blinks OFF Lamp error 5 blinks OFF OFF Lamp End of lamp life detected 5 blinks 3 blinks OFF Burner Fan error 6 blinks 1 blinks OFF Lamp Fan error 6 blinks 2 blinks OFF Power Fan error 6 blinks 3 blinks OFF DMD Fan error 6 blinks 4 bl
SP8600 User's Manual Problem: The image is flat with no contrast Adjust the Contrast setting on the Image menu of the OSD. Problem: The color of the projected image does not match the source image. Adjust the Color Temperature and Gamma settings on the Image menu of the OSD. Lamp Problems Problem: There is no light from the projector 1. Check that the power cord is securely connected. 2. Ensure the power source is good by testing with another electrical device. 3.
SP8600 User's Manual Audio Problems Problem: There is no sound 1. Adjust the volume on the remote control. 2. Adjust the volume of the audio source. 3. Check the audio cable connection. 4. Test the source audio output with other speakers. 5. Have the projector serviced. Problem: The sound is distorted 1. Check the audio cable connection. 2. Test the source audio output with other speakers. 3. Have the projector serviced. Need Assistance? If you need assistance, visit our website at www.infocus.
SP8600 User's Manual HDMI Q & A Q. What is the difference between a “Standard” HDMI cable and a “High-Speed” HDMI cable? Recently, HDMI Licensing, LLC announced that cables would be tested as Standard or HighSpeed cables. ․Standard (or “category 1”) HDMI cables have been tested to perform at speeds of 75Mhz or up to 2.25Gbps, which is the equivalent of a 720p/1080i signal. ․ High Speed (or “category 2”) HDMI cables have been tested to perform at speeds of 340Mhz or up to 10.
SP8600 User's Manual SPECIFICATIONS Specifications SP8600 Model TI DLP DMD 0.65” Display type 1920 x 1080 Native Resolution 3.4 kg (7.5 lbs) Weight 1 meters ~ 10 meters Projection distance 30" ~ 300" Projection screen size Manual Focus/Manual Zoom Projection lens 1.
SP8600 User's Manual Projection Distance vs.
SP8600 User's Manual Timing Mode Table The projector can display several resolutions. The following table outlines the resolutions that can be displayed by the projector. RESOLUTION H-SYNC (KHZ) NTSC — 15.734 60.0 O — － － PAL/SECAM — 15.625 50.0 O — － － 720 x 400 37.9 85.0 — — O O 640 x 480 31.5 60.0 — — O O 640 x 480 37.9 72.8 — — O O 640 x 480 37.5 75.0 — — O O 640 x 480 43.3 85.0 — — O O 800 x 600 35.2 56.3 — — O O 800 x 600 37.9 60.
SP8600 User's Manual SIGNAL HDTV RESOLUTION H-SYNC (KHZ) V-SYNC COMPOSITE RGB HDMI COMPONENT (HZ) / S-VIDEO (ANALOG) (DIGITAL) 720p 37.5 50.0 — O — O 720p 45.0 60.0 — O — O 1080i 33.8 60.0 — O — O 1080i 28.1 50.0 — O — O 1080p 67.5 60.0 — O — O 1080p 56.3 50.0 — O — O O: Frequency supported —: Frequency not supported The native resolution of the panel is 1920 x 1080. Resolution other than native resolution may display with uneven size of text or lines.
SP8600 User's Manual Projector Dimensions – 43 – 104 mm 98 mm 254 mm 326 mm
SP8600 User's Manual REGULATORY COMPLIANCE FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
