InFocus IN3904LB manual

Regulatory models: W3902, W3904 IN3902LB, IN3904LB 010-0728-02[...]

1 Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer: InFocus Corporation, 13190 SW 68th Parkway, Po rtland, OR 97223-8368, USA We declare under our sole responsibility that this projector conforms to the following directives and norms : EMC Directive 2004/108/EC R&TTE Directive: 1999/5/EC EuP Directive: 2005/3 2/EC Low Voltage Directive: 2006/95/EC ETSI: [...]

2 Table of Contents Introduction 4 Positioning the projector 6 Connecting a computer source 7 DisplayLink or VGA 7 Optional co mputer conn ections 8 Displaying an image 9 Adjusting the image 10 Connecting a video devi ce 12 Video device connections 12 Composite video connection 12 HDMI 1.3 connection 12 S-video connection 12 VGA connection 12 Compo[...]

3 Important Oper ating Cons iderations for Safety • 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 of f axis. • Locate the projector at least 4' (1.2 m) away from any heating[...]

4 Introduction Your new digita l projector is sim ple to connect, easy to use, and straightforward to maintain. It i s a vers atile projector that is flexib le enough for business pres entations and home video vi ewing too. The IN3902LB has native XGA 1024x768 resolution, and the IN3904LB has WXGA 1280x800 resolution. This guide applies to all prod[...]

5 Connector panel The projector provides both comput er and video connection options, including : •V G A c o m p u t e r ( 2 ) •H D M I •S - v i d e o •C o m p o s i t e v i d e o • Separate assignable audio inputs for video and computer • USB DisplayL ink connector, for c omputer audio/vide o input. This US B connectio n also provides [...]

6 Positioning the projector To determine where to position the proj ector, consider the size and shape of your screen, the location of your po wer outlets, and the distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment. He re are some ge neral guidelines: • Position the project or on a flat surfac e at a right angle to the screen. The proj[...]

7 Connecting a computer source DisplayLink or VGA If you have a Windows or Macintos h computer, connect the USB cable between your computer's USB port and the projector's DisplayLink connector*. Then to be gin installation of the Dis playLink software: Windows: Follow the instructions on the screen. Macintosh: A folder will open co ntaini[...]

8 Optional computer connections To get sound from the projector, connec t an audio cable (optional cable, not included) to your computer and to the Audio In Computer connect or on th e projector. You may also need an adapter. If you are using a desktop computer and want to see the image on your compute r screen as well as on the pr ojection screen,[...]

9 Displaying an image Touch the Power button. The Power button blinks green and the fans start to run. When the lamp comes on, the start up sc reen displays and the Power button is ste ady green. It can take a minute for the im age to achieve full brightness. ? No start up screen? Get help on on page 19. Turn on your computer or video device. The i[...]

10 Adjusting the image If necessary, adjust the height of the projector by pressing the elevator foot release button to extend the foo t. If necessary, rotate the leveling fo ot located at the rear of the projector. Avoid placing your hands near the ho t e xhaust vent at the side of the projector. Position the projector th e d esired distance from [...]

11 What is Aspect Ratio? Aspect ratio is the ratio of the imag e width to image height. Standard TV screens and older laptop s are 4:3; HDTV and mo st DVDs are 16:9; and widescreen computers are 16:10. If yo u 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 b[...]

12 Connecting a video device You can connect vi deo devices such as VCRs, DVD players, c amcorders, digital cameras, video game consoles, HD TV receivers, and TV tuners to the projector. You can connect the audio di rectly to the projector to get sound from the built-in speaker, or you ca n bypa ss the projector’s audio system and connect the aud[...]

13 LiteBoard™ Wand The LiteBoard Wand works like a wirele ss mouse - but one that works in midair, not on your de sktop. Just hold the wand in your hand, and point it at the projected image to point, clic k and drag. The wand works with all your software, just like a regular mouse. Computer System Requirements and Connections For the wand to work[...]

14 NOTE: See LiteBoard Wand Menu below for settings that let you fine-tune wand motion and clicking behavior . When you’re done, set the wand aside and make sure it isn’t pointing at the screen; it will turn itse lf off automatically after 1 minute. If you have proble ms, see Troublesh ooting (below). Wand Position and Avoiding Shadows Your Loc[...]

15 Buttons and Wand Tip The wand's three top buttons are equivale nt to the left (labeled 'L'), right (labeled 'R'), and middle (l abeled 'M') buttons on a mouse. The wand's tip is also a button, and it's also equi valent to the left mouse button. NOTE: By default, the M button changes wand motion betwee[...]

16 Motion : controls wand motion. When set to Normal, motion is set up to work best for n ormal computer use. Wh en set to Draw, mot ion is set up to work best for on-screen drawi ng. When set to Stable, motion is filtered for maximum stability. When set to Pres s to Move, the mouse pointer only moves when you hold down the wand’s tip or the L bu[...]

17 On Macintosh: Select System Preferences from the Apple Menu, then select Displays. Cl ick Arrangemen t, and check “Mirror Displays.” • If the battery light does not turn on when the wand is being charged, try one of the fo llowing: - Make sure a USB cable is connected between the wand and either the USB power adapter, or a USB port on your[...]

18 Shutting down the projector The projector automatically displays a black screen afte r no active source is detected for 30 minutes. This black screen helps preserve the life of the projector. The image returns when an ac tive source is detected or a remote or keypad button is pressed. Screen Save Time You can make the black screen appear after a[...]

19 Problem Solution Result No start up screen Plug power cord into the projector and press pow er button. Correct image Only start up screen appears If your computer is using the projector's DisplayLink connector, see the DisplayLink Software User's Guide for troubleshooting infor mation. Press the Source button activate laptop’s ext er[...]

20 Problem Solution Result No computer image, just the words “Signal out of range” Press the Auto Image Button on keypad. Adjust compute r refresh rate in Control Panel > Display > Settings > Advanced > Adapter (location varies by operating system) You may also need to set a di fferent resolution on your computer, as shown in the fo[...]

21 Image fuzzy or cr opped Set your computer’s display resoluti on to the native resolution of the projector (Start > Settings > Control Panel > Display > Settings tab) Image clear and not cropped Image not centered on screen Move projector, adjust zoom, adjust height Correct image Problem Solution Result A A For a laptop, disable lap[...]

22 Image not square Adjust Keystone on keypad Square image Image not sharp Adjust Sharpness in the Basic Picture me nu Correct image Image does not fit 4:3 or 16:9 screen Change aspect ratio to 4:3 or 16:9 in Basic Picture>Aspect ratio menu Correct image Problem Solution Result[...]

23 Image upside down Turn off Ceiling Mount in Setup menu Correct image Image reverse d left to right Turn off Rear Project in Setup menu Correct image Projected colors don’t match source Adjust color, tint, brightness, contrast in the Basic Picture menu Correct image Problem Solution Result A A COLOR COLOR[...]

24 The video embedded in my PowerPoint pre sentation does not play on the screen If your computer is using the projec tor's DisplayLink connector, see the DisplayLink User's Guide for video troubleshooting information. Turn off the internal LCD display on your laptop Embedded video plays correctly Lamp won’t turn on, Temperature light i[...]

25 Still need assistance? If you need assistance, visit our website at www.infoc us.com/service or c a l l u s . Check out our HOW TO section there fo r additional info rmation on using this projector for home th eater or gaming applicat ions. See the Quick Start Poster/Booklet for suppo rt contact information. This product is backed by a limited w[...]

26 Using the remote control The remote uses two (2) AA batteries. Th ey are easi ly inst alled by removing the cover from the remote’s back, aligni ng the + and - ends of the batteries, sliding them into place, an d then replacing the cover. Caution : • When disposing of the batteries, be su re to do so in an enviromentally proper manner. • I[...]

27 Using the audio Using the projector’s speakers When the computer is us ing the DisplayLink or HDMI connector, both audio and video are sent over the cable to the projector an d audio will play from the projector's speakers. For inputs other than DisplayLink and HDMI, to use the projector's speakers , connect the audio source to the A[...]

28 Using the keypad buttons Most buttons are describe d in detail in other sections, bu t here is an overview of their functions: Power –turns the projector on and off (on on page 9). Auto Image –resets the projector to the source. Presets –cycles through the available preset settings (on page 32). Keystone –adjusts squareness of the image [...]

29 Optimizing computer images After the projector is running and th e image is on the screen, you can optimize the image using the onscreen menus. For general infor mation on using the me nus (on page 31). • Adjust the Keyston e, Contrast, or Br i ghtness in the Basic Picture menu ( on page 32 ). • Change the Aspect Ratio. Choose the o ption th[...]

30 Optimizing video images After your video devic e is connected properly and the image is on the screen, you can optimize the im age us ing the onscreen menus. For general information on using the menus ( on page 31 ). • Adjust the Keystone, Contrast, Bright ness, Color, or Tint in the Basic Picture menu ( on page 32 ). • Change the Aspect Rat[...]

31 Using the menus To open the menus, press the Menu button on the keypad or remote. (The menus automaticall y close after 60 seconds if no but tons are pressed.) Use the arrow buttons to move up and do wn to highlight the desired menu, then press the Select butto n. To change a men u setting, high light it, press Select , then use the up and down [...]

32 Basic Picture menu To adjust the following settings, highlight the sett ing, press Select , use the up and down ar rows to adjust the values, then press Select to confirm the changes. Brightness : changes the intensity of the image. Contrast : controls the degree of differenc e between the lighte st and darkest parts of the picture and changes t[...]

33 Advanced Picture menu BrilliantColor™ : produces an expanded on-s creen color spectrum that delivers enhanced color saturation fo r bright, true-to-life images. C hoose Normal Look for most video sourc es and Bright Look for most computer sources. White Peaking : increases the brightness of whites that are near 100%. Color Temperature : chang [...]

34 Setup menu Language: allows you to select a language for the onscreen display. LiteBoard Wand : allows you to control the operation of the LiteBoard Wand ( on page 13 ). Network : allows you to setup network setti ngs. S ee page 38 for details on network configuration and oper ation. • DH CP : turns the DHCP on or off. • IP Address : assign [...]

35 Power Sounds : controls whether the projector makes a so und when powered on and off. Audio Inputs: as sign an audio input to a specific video/computer source input. Press up or down to highlight the source you want to change, then press Select or the left and right arrow keys to change the source’s audio input. Press Menu when done changing a[...]

36 PIN Protect : The PIN (personal identification numbe r) feature allows you to password protect your projector. On ce you enable the PIN feature, you must enter the PIN before you can projec t an image. The default PIN on this projector is Menu-Up-Down-Select-Source . Use the navigation buttons on the remote or keypad to enter the correct 5-butto[...]

37 Status and Service menu Source Info : a read-only di splay of current source settings. Projector Info : a read-only di splay of current projector settings. LiteBoard Info : a read-only display of current LiteBoard settings. Reset Lamp Hours : re sets the lamp hours used counter in the Projector Info menu to zero. Do this only after changing the [...]

38 Using Network Functions IMPORTANT: To enable network functions at all times (even when the projector is powered off), t he Networ k item in the Always-On Functions submenu in th e Setup menu mus t be set to Yes (n ot No). Projector network fu nc tions include: • Configuring and controlling th e projector via a web browser. • Failure and warn[...]

39 2 If you don't know the projector's IP address, turn on the projector. After the projector starts up, if its IP address is not shown, press the Source button to view the IP address. 3 Start a web browser on your computer. 4 Enter the projector's IP address or ho st name (preceded by http://) into the web browser's address bar[...]

40 Command and Control Pass-Through : This setting allows you to send and receive projector commands over the ne twork. For command codes, see the Appendix or visit the InFocus website at: www.infocus.com/support . Event Notifications Page (administrators only) This page lets you configure the pro jector to automatically send e mail when specific e[...]

41 Move Up : Moves up the command selec ted in the Command Sequence list. Move Down : Moves down the com mand selected in the Command Sequence box list. Clear All : Erases all commands in th e Command Sequence list. Custom : Click thi s link to show custom command entry options. With custom commands, y ou can perform additional commands not shown i[...]

42 menu. Then scroll down and select ei ther Restart Network (to restart the network subsystem without changing any settings), or Network Fac tory Reset (to return all network sett ings ba ck to default values, and then restart the network subsystem). If the manual restart procedure does not work : To force the network subsystem to restar t, discon[...]

43 Using LitePort LitePort displays a slide show of JPEG images stored on a USB flash drive connected to the projector. This featur e eliminates the nee d for a computer source and can be integrated with comm on wall plates and conference room input/output panels. Image File Types LitePort display s image files in JP EG format only (fil e extension[...]

44 (For remaining items bel ow, highlight th e set ting, then press Select one or more times to change the se tting value.) Auto Start : S elect On to have the player start the slid e show when the USB flash drive is first connected. Select Off to have the player display thumbnails when the U SB flash dr ive is fi rst connec ted. Show All Folders :[...]

45 Troubleshooting LitePort • If images load slowly: Make su re you are using a newer USB 2.0- compatible (high speed) USB fl ash drive. Larger image file sizes may also slow down the player; to redu c e file size, use an image editing program on your computer to resiz e images smaller; for the best balance between image quality and speed, resize[...]

46 Maintenance Cleaning the lens 1 Apply a non-abrasive camera lens cleaner to a s oft, dry cloth. • Avoid using an excessi ve amount of cleaner, and don’t apply the cleaner directly to the lens. Ab rasive cleaners, solvents or other harsh chemicals might scratch the lens. 2 Lightly wipe the cl eaning cloth over the lens in a circular motion. W[...]

47 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” appe ars on the screen at startup. • NOTE : Be sur e to use the InFocus la mp module desi gned for this projector. You can order new lamps [...]

48 4 Loosen the captive screws that attach the lamp housing to the projector. Carefully remove the lamp housing. Dispos e of the lamp in an environmentally proper manner. 5 Install the new l amp module and tighte n the screws. 6 Replace the la mp door by sl iding it into place and tightening both screws. 7 Plug in the power cord and press the Power[...]

49 INDEX Numerics 16x9 vs 4x3 1 1 5 volt DC output 5 A AC Power On 34 Advanced men u 33 Apply Preset 32 Aspect Ratio 1 1, 32, 34 Audio In Computer connector 8 Audio In connector 12 Audio Out connector 27 Auto Image 34 Auto Off T i me 34 Auto Source 35 B Blank Key 34 Blank Screen 34 Brightness 32 Bril liantColor 33 C Cable box 12 Ceiling Mo unt 35 C[...]

50 Optimizing video 30 Overscan 33, 34 P Phase 33 Picture menu 32 Power connector 7 Power cord 7 Power Sounds 34 Power-up Source 35 Presentation features 29 Projection distance 6 Projector Connect i ng compu ters 7 Connecting video devices 12 Connector panel 5 Customization 30 Image Size 6 Keypad buttons 28 Maintenance 45 Menus 31 Offset 6 Position[...]