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1 Declaration of Conf ormity Manufacture r: InFocus Corporation, 2 75 00 SW Parkway A ve. W ilsonville, Oregon 97070 USA European Office: Louis Armstrongweg 1 1 0, 131 1 RL Almere, The Netherlands W e declare un der our sole responsibi lity that this projector conform to the followin g directives and norm s: EMC Directi ve 2004/108/EC EMC: EN 5502 [...]
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2 T able of Contents Introduction 3 Positioning the projector 5 Projector and device connec tor guide 6 Connecting a computer source 9 Required computer connections 9 Optional computer connections 9 Displaying an image 10 Adjusting the image 11 Connecting a video devi ce 12 Composite video connection 13 S-video connection 13 VESA connection 13 Comp[...]
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3 Intr oduction Y our new digital projector is simple to connect, easy to use, and straightfor - ward to maintain. It is a versatile proj e ctor that is flexible enough for busi - ness presentations and home video viewing too. The IN2102 has native SVGA 800x600 resolution, the IN2104 ha s native XGA 1024x768 resolution, and the IN2106 has WXGA 1280[...]
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4 Connector P anel The pr ojector provides both comput er and video connection optio ns, including : •V E S A c o m p u t e r ( 2 ) •S - v i d e o • Composite video • Separate audio inputs for video and compute r The project or also provides the following connectors: • Monitor out, to provide an image on your desktop computer as well as o[...]
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5 P ositioning the pr ojector T o det ermine where to position the pr ojector , consider the size and shape of your screen, the location of your po wer outlets, and the distance between the projector and the r est of your equipment. Here are some general guide- lines: • Position the pr ojector on a flat surface at a right angl e to the screen. Th[...]
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6 Pr ojector and de vice connector guide The following illust ration and table shou ld help you find the connec tors to use and obtain the best re solution possib le from your input devices, such as computers, standard VCRs, DVD play ers (progressi ve and interlaced), HDTV sources (1080i and 72 0p HDTV formats), TV and satellite tune rs, camcor der[...]
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7 Video De vice Video Compatibil ity If Y our Device Connector Is Attach to Adapter or Labeled Connector on Projector F or Setup Instructions, see Comments Standard Br oadcast TV ( not HDTV) via: cab le, digital cable, satellite TV , D VD , or VCR NTSC, P AL, and SECA M formats Composite video or S-video Video 2 or Video 1 Composite video connecti [...]
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8 Video De vice Video Compatibil ity If Y our Device Connector Is Attach to Adapter or Labeled Connector on Projector F or Setup Instructions, see Comments HDTV (High Definition TV) 1080i, 720p Component 480i VG A Component video Computer 1 or Computer 2 Computer 1 or Computer 2 via optional VESA to Component adapter VESA connection o n page 13 Com[...]
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9 Connecting a computer sour ce Requir ed computer connections Connect one end of the pr ovided computer cable to the Computer 1 or Computer 2 connector on the projector and the other to the VESA connec - tor on your computer . If you are using a desktop computer , you will need to disconnect the monitor cable from the computer ’s video po rt fir[...]
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10 Displa ying an imag e Press the Po w e r button. The Power light on the Status Indicator Panel ( page 14 ) blinks green and the fans start to run. When the lamp comes on, the start up screen displays and the Power light is steady gree n. It ca n take a minute for the image to achieve full brig htness. ? No start up screen? Get help on page 14. T[...]
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11 Adjusting the imag e If necessary , adjus t the he ight of the projector by pr essing the elevator foot release button to extend the foot. If necessary , rotate the leve ling foot located at the r ear of the pr ojector . A void placing your hands near the hot ex haust vent at the side of the projec - tor . Position the projector the desir ed dis[...]
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12 Connecting a video de vice Y ou can connect video devices such as VCRs, DVD players, camcord ers, digital cameras, video game cons oles, HDTV receivers, a nd TV tuners to the projector . Y ou can connect the audio dir e ctly to the pr ojector to get sound from the built-in speaker , or you ca n bypass the projector ’s audio system and connect [...]
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13 Video de vice connections No video cables are pr ovided with the projector . Y ou can or der cables from InFocus or provide your own. Composite video connection Plug the composite v ideo cable’s yell ow connector into the video-out con - nector on the video device. Plug the other yellow connector into the yellow Video 2 connector on the projec[...]
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14 Shutting do wn the projector The projector automatically displays a bl ack scree n after no active source is detected for 30 minutes. Th is black scr een helps pres erve the life of the pro- jector . The image returns wh en an active source is detected or a r emote or keypad button is pressed. Screen Sa ve Time Y ou can make the black scr een ap[...]
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15 Prob lem Solution Result no start up screen plug po wer cor d into the projector press po wer button corr ect imag e only start up screen appears pr ess the Sour ce button activate laptop’ s external port computer imag e pr ojected Startup Screen A Startup Screen re start laptop A A[...]
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16 no computer im ag e, just the wor ds “Signa l out of range” press the Auto Imag e button on k eypad computer imag e pr ojected Only m y laptop’ s background a ppears, not the Desktop icons Disable “Extend m y Windows Desktop” in Control P anel>Displa y>Settings>Displa y 2 (location varies by operating system) Background and De[...]
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17 Prob lem Solution Result imag e fuzzy or cr opped set y our computer’ s displa y r esolution to the native r esolution of the pr ojector (Star t>Settings>Con trol P anel>Displa y>Settings tab) imag e clear and not cr opped imag e not centere d on screen mo ve pr ojector , ad just zoom, adjust height corr ect imag e A A Fo r a l ap [...]
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18 Prob lem Solution Result image not squar e adjust K eystone on ke ypad square imag e image not sharp adjust Sharpness in the Basic Picture men u corr ect imag e imag e does not fit 4: 3 or 16:9 scr een chang e aspect ratio t o 4:3 or 16:9 in Basic Picture>Aspect ratio menu corr ect imag e AB AB AB[...]
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19 Prob lem Solution Result imag e upside do wn turn off Ceiling Mount in Setup menu corr ect imag e imag e re versed left to right turn off Rear Pr oject in Setup menu corr ect ima ge projected colors don’ t ma tch source adjust color , tin t, brig htness, contrast in the Basic Pictur e menu corr ect imag e AB AB A AB COLOR COLOR[...]
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20 Prob lem Solution Result The video embedded in m y P o werP oint presentation does not pla y on the scr een turn off the internal LCD displa y on your laptop Embedded video pla ys cor rectly lamp w on’ t turn on, T emperature light is on ma ke su re ve n ts a re n’t bl o c ked , tu r n of f t h e pr ojector and allo w it to cool f or one min[...]
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21 Still need assistance ? If you need assistance, visit our website at www .infocus.com/ser vice or call us. Check out our HOW TO section th ere for additional information on using this pr ojector for home theater or gaming applicati ons. See the Quick Start card for support contact informat ion. This product is backed by a limited warranty . An e[...]
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22 Using the r emote contr ol The re mote uses two (2) pr ovided AA ba tteries. They ar e easily installed by removing the cove r from the remote’s b ack, alig ning the + a nd - ends of the batteries, sliding t hem into place, and t hen replac ing the cover . Caution : When replacing the batteries, be aware that using batteries other than the typ[...]
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23 Using the audio Using the projector’ s speak er T o use the projector ’s speaker , connect your source to the Audio In Com - puter or V ideo connectors. T o adjust the volume , press the Vo l u m e buttons on the keypad or remote. T r oubleshooting Audio If you aren’t hearing the audio, check the following: • Make sure the audio cab le i[...]
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24 Using the k e ypad buttons Most buttons are described in detail in other sections, but here is an over - view of their functions: Po w e r –turns the projector on and of f ( page 10 ). Auto Imag e –resets the pr ojector to the sour ce. Presets –cycles thr ough the available pr eset settings ( page 28 ). Ke y s t o n e –adjusts squar enes[...]
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25 Optimizing computer imag es After your computer is connected prop erly and the computer ’s image is on the screen, you can optimize the imag e using the onscr een menus. For gen - eral information on using the menus, se e page 27. • Adjust the Keystone, Contrast, or Br ightness in the Basic Picture menu ( page 28 ). • Change the Aspect Rat[...]
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26 Optimizing video imag es After your video device is connecte d pr operly and the image is on the screen, you can optimize the image us ing the onscr een menus. For general information on using the menus, see page 27. • Adjust the Keystone, Contrast, Bright ness, Color , or T int in the Basic Picture menu ( page 28 ). • Change the Aspect Rati[...]
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27 Using the menus T o open the menus, pr ess the Menu button on the keypad or remote. (The menus automatically close af ter 60 seco nds if no buttons are pr essed.) Use the arrow buttons to move up and down to highlight the desire d menu, then press the Select button. T o change a menu setting, highlight it, pr ess Select , then use the up and dow[...]
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28 Basic Picture menu T o adjust the follow ing setting s, highlight the setting, pr ess Select , use the up and down arrows to adju st the values, then press Select to conf irm the changes. Brightne ss : changes the intensity of the image. Contrast : control s the degr ee of dif ference between the lightest and darkest parts of the picture and cha[...]
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29 Advanced Picture menu Brilliant Color™ : produces an expanded on-screen color spectrum that delivers enhanced color saturation fo r bright, true-to-life images. Choose Normal Look for most video sources and Bright Look for most computer sources. White P eaking : (vi deo source s only) increas es the brightness of whites that are ne ar 100%. Co[...]
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30 Setup menu Language : allows you to sele ct a language for the onscr een display . Custom K ey : allows you to assign a differ e nt function to the Custom but - ton, allowing you to quickly and easily use the effect. Highl ight an effect and press Select to choose a diffe rent one. • Blank Sc reen : displays an empty scr een. • Mute : turns [...]
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31 Ceiling Moun t : turns the image upside down for ceiling-mounted projec - tion. Rear Project : reve rses the image so you can pr oject from behind a translu - cent scr een. Pre vent PC Scr een Sa ver : pr events your computer fr om going into Screen Save mode. The pr ojector must be connected to the PC via a USB cable for this featur e to work. [...]
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32 Status and Ser vice menu Source Info: a read-only di splay of current source settings. Projector Inf o: a read-only di splay of cu rrent projector settings. Reset Lamp Hours: r esets the lamp hours used counter in the Projector Info menu to zero. Do this only after changing the lamp. Fac t o r y R e s et : restore s all settings to their default[...]
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33 Maintenance Cleaning the lens 1 Apply a non-abrasive camera lens cleaner to a s oft, dry cloth. • A void using an excessive am ount of cleaner , and don’t apply the cleaner directly to the lens. Abrasiv e cleaners, solvents or other harsh chemicals might scratch the lens. 2 Lightly wipe the cleaning cloth over the lens in a circular motion. [...]
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34 Replacing the pr ojection lamp The lamp hours used timer in the Pr ojec tor Info menu counts the number of hours the lamp has been in use. T wenty hours before the lamp life expires, the message “Change lamp” appear s on the scr een at startup. • NO TE : Y ou can order new lam ps from www .inf ocus.com (in select areas), your r etailer or [...]
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35 • Be extremel y careful when remov ing the lamp module. In the unlike ly event that the lamp ruptur es, small glass fragments may be generated. The lamp module is designed to co ntain most of these fragments, but use caution when removing it. Before replacing a ruptur ed lamp, clean the lamp compartment an d dispose of cleaning m aterials. W a[...]
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36 INDEX Numerics 12 volt outputs 4 16x9 vs 4x3 12 A Advanced menu 29 Aspect Ratio 12, 28, 30 Audio in 9 B Blank Screen 31 Brightness 28 BrilliantCol or 29 C cable box 12 cleaning the lens 33 Closed Captions 30 Color 28 Color Space 29 Color Temperature 29 Component video connection 13 Computer connector 9 connecting computer 9 computer monitor 9 ex[...]
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37 Overscan 29 P PC Screen Saver Off 31 Phase 29 Picture menu 28 PIN 31 positioning the projector 5 Power connector 9 power cord 9 Power Save 30 Power-up Source 30 presentation features 25 Preset 28 projection distance 5 projector connecting computers 9 connecting video devices 12 connector panel 4 customization 26 image size 5 keypad buttons 24 la[...]
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38 V Vertical 29 VESA connection 13 video devices, connecting 13 video optimizing 26 Video Standar d 30 Volume button 23 W warranty 21 White Peaking 29 Z zoom 11[...]