InFocus IN146 manuale d’uso

Regulatory models: T146 IN146 010-0753-00 DISPERINDAG No. 0287/1.824.51/09.0[...]

1 Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer: In Focus Corporatio n, 13190 SW 68th Parkway , Suite 200, Portla nd, Oregon 97223-8368 USA We decl are und er our s ole resp on sibility that this p rojector c onforms to th e following directives and norms: ErP Directive 2009/125/ EC EMC Directive 2 004/108/EC Low Voltage Directive 2006/9 5/EC EMC: EN 5502[...]

2 Table of Contents Introduction 4 Positioning the projector 6 Connecting a computer source 7 USB Mini B connection 7 VGA connection 7 Connecting power 7 Optional computer connecti ons 7 Displaying an image 8 Adjusting the image 9 Connecting a video device 10 Video device connections 10 Composite video co nnection 10 VGA connection 10 Component vid[...]

3 Important Oper ating Cons iderati ons for Safety • Refer to this guide for proper startup and shutdown procedures. • Follow all warnings and cautions in this manual and on the projecto r. • Place the projector in a ho rizontal position no greater than 15 degre es off axis. • Locate the projector at least 4' (1. 2 m) away from any hea[...]

4 Introduction Your new digital projector is simple to co nnect, easy to use, and straightforward to maintain. It is a versatile projector th at is flexible enough for bu siness presentations and home video viewi ng too. IN146 has native WXGA 128 0 x 800 resolution. It is comp atible with a wide variety of computers and video devices. Product speci[...]

5 Connector panel The projector provides both co mputer and video connection options, including: • VGA computer • Composite video •H D M I •S - v i d e o • USB mini B connector for firmware u pgrades and presentation slide co ntrol. • Monitor out, for VGA pass thro ugh to an external monitor. • Audio input for video and computer. • [...]

6 Positioning the projector To determine where to position the projector, consider the si ze 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: • Position the projector between 30 in ches (.75m) and 65 inches (1.65m) fro m the scree[...]

7 Connecting a computer source VGA connection Connect one end of the provided computer cable to the Computer 1/Computer 2 connector on the projector and the other to the VGA connecto r on your computer. If you are using a desktop computer, you will need to disconnect the monitor cable from the computer’s video port first. HDMI 1.3 connection HDMI[...]

8 Displaying an image Touch the Power button. The Power button blinks gre en and the fans start to run. When the lamp comes o n, the start up screen dis plays and the Po wer 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 12. Turn on your computer or video device. T[...]

9 Adjusting the image If necessary, adjust the height o f the projector by pressin g the elevator foo t release button to extend the foot. If necessary, rotate the leveling foot located at the rear of the projector. Avoid placing your hands near the ho t exhaust vent at the front of th e projector. Position the projector the desired distance from t[...]

10 Connecting a video device You can connect v ideo devices s uch as VCRs, DVD players, camcorders, digital cameras, video gam e consoles, HDTV receivers, and TV tu ners to the projector. You can connect the audio directly to the projector to get sound from the b uilt-in speaker, or you can bypass the pro jector’ s audio sy stem and connect the a[...]

11 Shutting down the projector Auto Off Time The projector also has an Auto Off Time feature that automati cally turns the projector off after no active sources are de tected and no user interactio n with the projector is performed for 30 minutes. By default, this feature is off. You can change the length of ti me, see page 30. Turning off the proj[...]

Problem Solution Result No start up screen Plug power cord into the projector press power button Startup Screen Correct image A Startup Screen Only start up screen appears Restart lapt op Press the Source button activate laptop’s external port A A Computer image projected 12[...]

13 Problem Solution Result No computer image, just the words “Signal out of range” Signal out of the range A Press the AUTO IMAGE button on keypad Adjust computer refresh rate in Control Panel > Display > Settings > Advanced > Adap ter (location varies by operating system) You may also need to set a different resolution on your comp[...]

14 Only my laptop’s backgr ound appears, not the Desktop icons A A Disable “Extend my Windows Desktop” in Control Panel > Display > Settings > Display 2 (location varies by operating system) Uncheck this option, then click Apply Background and Desktop projected A A Image fuzzy or cr opped A A For a laptop, disable laptop monitor or t[...]

15 Image not centered on screen Ceiling Mount Digital Zoom Horz Shift Vert Shift Magnify Level Rear Project Magnify Position Previous Off 50 50 50 50 Off ( Image Setup ) SN: BHQM91001936 MDL: IN146 FW: 0.19 Adjust horizont al or vertical position in Advanced Menu > Setup > Image Setup... menu Move projector, adjust height Correct image Image [...]

16 Image not sharp Aspect Ratio Auto Image Brightness Contrast Keystone Presets Sharpness Volume Ceiling Mount Advanced Menu ◄ Auto ► Execute 50 50 50 Presentation 50 50 Off ( Basic Menu ) SN: BHQM91001936 MDL: IN146 FW: 0.19 Adjust Sharpness in the Basic Me nu Correct image Image does not fit 4:3 or 16:9 screen Aspect Ratio Auto Image Brightne[...]

A 17 Image upside down Aspect Ratio Auto Image Brightness Contrast Keystone Presets Sharpness Volume Ceiling Mount Advanced Menu ◄ Auto ► Execute 50 50 50 Presentation 50 50 Off ( Basic Menu ) SN: BHQM91001936 MDL: IN146 FW: 0.19 Turn off Ceiling Mount in Basic menu Correct image Image reverse d left to right A Ceiling Mount Digital Zoom Horz S[...]

18 The video embedded in my PowerPoint presentation does not play on the screen A A B B Turn off the internal LCD display on your laptop Embedded video plays correctly A A B B Overheating indicator Lamp won’t turn on, the projector is overheating Make sure vents aren’t blocked, turn off the projector and allow it to cool for one minute Startup [...]

19 Still need assistance? If you need assis tance, visit our we bsite at www.info cus.com/support or call us. Check out our HOW TO s ection there for additional information on using this projector for home theater or gaming applications . See the Quick Start Poste r/ Booklet for support contact info rmation. This product is backed by a limited warr[...]

20 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 in to place, and then replacing the cover. Caution : • When replacing the remote batteries, be aware that using batteries other than AA[...]

21 Using the audio Using the projector’s speakers Connect the audi o source to the Audio In connectors to hear a udio through the projector speakers. Amplified speakers may also be connected to the projector using the Audio Out connector. To adjust the volume, pres s the Vo lume buttons on the remote. Troubleshooting Audio If you aren’t hearing[...]

22 Using the keypad buttons Most buttons are descri bed in detail in oth er section s, but here is an ov erview of their functions: Power –turns t he projector on an d off ( page 8 ). Auto Image –rese ts the projector to the source ( page 22 ). Presets / Select –cycles through the available preset settings ( page 26 ) / confirms choices made [...]

23 Optimizing computer images After the projector is running and the image is on the screen, you can optimize the image using the onscreen menu s. For general information on usin g the menus, see page 25. • Select default image settings using a preset appropriate to your environme nt. • Adjust the Keystone, Contrast, or Brightness ( page 26 ). [...]

24 Optimizing video images After your video device is connected properly and the image is on the screen, you can optimize the image usin g the onscreen menus. For general info rmation on using the menus, see page 25. • Adjust the Keystone, Contrast, Brightness, Color, o r Tint ( page 26 ). • Change the Aspect Ratio. Cho ose the option that best[...]

25 Using the menus 1 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 review the menu o ptions. 2 To enter a submenu, highlight the desired submenu and press Select . 3 To adjust a menu setting, highlight the des[...]

26 Basic Menu To adjust the following settings, h ighlight the setting, pre ss Select , use th e right and left arrows to adjust the values, then press Select to confirm the changes. Aspect Ratio : Aspe ct ratio is the ratio of the image width to image height. TV screens are usually 4:3. HDTV and most DVDs are 16:9. Select Auto to have the projecto[...]

27 Advanced Menu Image: 3D Control: 3D Control: allows you to enjo y 3D (stereoscopic) content. Your IN146 sup - ports two synchronization modes (Ext ernal Sync and DLP Link™) for con - trolling LCD shutter glasses. In addition to the projector, you will need a pair of 3D shutter glasses, 3D content, and 3D compatible source (and emitter). Ensure[...]

Image Serial Setup Status/Service Basic Menu 3D Control... Color ... PC... Video... ( Advanced Menu ) SN: BHQM91001936 MDL: IN146 FW: 0.19 Advanced Menu 28 Serial: Serial Port Baud Rate : selects the serial port and baud rate. Serial Port Echo : c ontrols whether the seri al port echoes characters. Setup: Audio Setup... Intern al Spea ker : turns t[...]

29 Lamp... Lamp Low Power : toggles between on and off. Turn it on to lower the light output of the lamp. This also lowe rs the fan spe ed, making the proj ector qui - eter. OSD Setup... Language : allows you to select a language for the onscreen display. Menu Position : allows you to change the position of the On Screen Disp lay items. Menu Transp[...]

30 Timer Auto Off Time : automatically turns the projector o ff after no signals are detected for a preset number of minutes. If an active signal is rece ived before the projector powers do wn, the image wil l be displayed. High Altitude Setting High Altitude Setting : We recommend you turn on the High Altitude Mode when your environment is betwee [...]

31 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. A brasive cleaners, solvents or other harsh che micals might scratch the lens. 2 Lig[...]

32 Replacing the projection lamp The Lamp Hours timer in the Projector Info me nu counts the number of hours the lamp has been in use. Twenty ho urs before the lamp life expire s, the message “Replace lamp” appears on the screen at startup. • NOTE : Be sure to us e the InFocus lamp module designed for this projector. You can order new lamps f[...]

33 1 Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord. 2 Wait 60 minutes to allow the projector to coo l thoroughly. 3 Remove the lamp door, loc ated on top of the projector, by removing the two screws on either side o f the lamp door, and lifting the lamp door off usi ng the latch at the front ofthe projector. 4 Loosen the captive sc rew that atta[...]

34 INDEX Numerics 3D Sync Invert 26 A AC Power On 28 Aspect Ratio 11, 25 Audio In Computer connector 7 Auto Image 25 Auto Off Time 29 Auto Source 28 AV Mute 27 B Blank Key 27 Blank Screen 27 Brightness 25 C Cable box 10 Ceiling Mount 27 Closed Captions 27 Color Space 26 Computer In connector 7 Connecting Video device 10 Contac ting InF ocus 18 Cont[...]

35 Positioning 6 Setting up 6 Troubleshooting problems 11 Projector Info 27, 29 R Rear Project 27 Red/Green/Blue Gain 26 Red/Green/Blue Offset 26 Remote control 19 Reset 29 Resetting the projector 29 S Screen Aspect 10 Search Screen 28 Serial Port Baud Rate 27 Serial Port Echo 27 Service 29 Set Black Level... 26 Sharpness 25 Show Messages 28 Source[...]