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User ’ s Guide InFocus Corporation 27700B SW Parkway Avenue Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-9215 1-800-294-6400 • 503-685-8888 Fax : 503-685-8887 http://www .infocus.com In Europe: InFocus International B.V . Strawinskylaan 585 1077 XX Amsterdam,The Netherlands Phone: +31 20 579 2000 Fax: +31 20 579 2999 In Asia : InFocus Systems Asia Pte Ltd. 238A T[...]

2 Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer: InFocus Corporation, 27700B SW Parkway A ve. W ilsonville, Oregon 97070 USA European Of fice: Strawinskylaan 585, 1077 XX Amsterdam, The Netherlands W e declare under our sole responsibility th at this pr ojector conform to the following directives and norms: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC E[...]

3 T able of Contents Introduction 5 Positioning the projector 7 Projector and Device Connector Guide 8 Computer connections 8 Video connections 8 Connecting a computer source 11 Required computer connections 11 Optional computer connections 11 Displaying a computer source image 12 Adjusting the image 13 Using the projector with Wind ows 98 for the [...]

4 Important Operating Considerations for Safety • Place the projector in a horizontal position no gr eater than 15 degrees off axis. • Locate the projector in a well-ventilated ar ea without any obstructions to intake or exhaust vents. Do not place the projector on a tablecloth or other soft covering that may block the vents. • Locate the pro[...]

5 Intr oduction Y our new digital projector is simple to connect, easy to use, and straightfor- ward to maintain. It is a versatile pr ojec tor that is flexible enough for busi- ness presentations and home video view ing too. It has native XGA 1024x768 resolution and is compatible with a wide variety of computers and video devices, including: • M[...]

6 Connector P anel The projector pr ovides both computer and video connection options, including: • M1 for computer and video • S-video • Composite RCA audio/video The projector also pr ovides the following connectors: • Monitor out • Audio out • 12 volt DC output (see below) 12 volt DC output The 3.5mm mini-jack trigger provides a 12 v[...]

7 P ositioning the pr ojector T o determine where to position the pr oj ector , consider the size and shape of your screen, the location of your power outlets, and the distance between the projector and the r est of your eq uipment. Here are some general guide- lines: • Position the projector on a flat surfac e at a right angle to the scr een. Th[...]

8 Pr ojector and De vice Connector Guide The following illustration and table should help you find the connectors to use and ob tain the best resolution possible fr om yo ur input devices, such as com- puters, standard VCRs, DVD players (pr ogressive and interlaced), HDTV sour ces (1080i, 1035i, and 72 0p HDTV formats), TV and sat ellite tuners, ca[...]

9 Video De vice Video Compatibility 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: cable, digital cable, satellite TV , D VD , or VCR NTSC, P AL, and SECAM formats Composite video or S-video Composite video or S-video Composite video conne[...]

10 Video De vice Video Compatibility 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 V GA Component video Computer In Computer In via optional M1 to Com- ponent adapter V GA connection on page 18 M1 to Component adapter on page 18 Not for Co[...]

11 Connecting a computer sour ce Require d computer connections Connect one end of the provided computer cable (see page 16 for connect- ing video devices) to the blue M1 Computer In connector on the projector . Connect the other ends (USB and VESA ) to the USB and VGA ports on your computer . If you are using a desktop co mputer , you will need to[...]

12 Displa ying a computer sour ce ima ge Remove the lens cap. T oggle the Po w e r switch on the side of the projector to the On position. The LED flashes green and the fans start to run. When the lamp comes on, the start up screen displays and the LED is steady gr een. It can take a minute for the image to achieve full brightness. ? No start up sc[...]

13 Adjusting the imag e If necessary , adjust the height of the projector by pr essing the release button to extend the foot. If necessary , r otate the leveling foot located at the rear of the projector . A void placing your hands near the hot ex haust vent in front of the projector . Position the projector the desir ed dis tance from the scr een [...]

14 Using the pr ojector with Windo ws 98 for the first time The first time you connect a computer running W indows 98 to the pr ojector , the computer recognizes the pr ojector as “new hardware” and the Add New Hardwar e W izard appears. Follow these instr uctions to use the W iz- ard to load the corr ect driver (which was installed with your W[...]

15 Skip this pag e if you did not connect a USB mouse cable F or Windows 98: • If you connected the USB cable, the Add New Hardwar e W izard appears again. Drivers must be installed to use the USB functionality . • The Wizard launches thr ee times . The first time it detect s a USB Composite Device. The second time a USB Human Interface Device [...]

16 Connecting a video de vice Y ou can connect video devices such as VCRs, DVD players, camcorders, digital cameras, video game consoles, HD TV receivers, and TV tuners to the projector . There is also an audio input via the red and white A/V connec- tors. Y ou can connect the audio directly to the pr ojector to get sound from the built-in speaker [...]

17 Video de vice connections Composite video connection Plug the provided A/V cable’s yellow connector into the video-out connec- tor on the video device. Plug the ot her yellow connector into the yellow Video 2 connector on the projector . Plug a white connector into the left au dio out connector on the video device and plug a red connector into[...]

18 V GA connection If your video device has a 15-pin VGA output, plug one end of the included computer cable into the VGA connector on your video source. This connec- tor may be labeled “T o Monitor” on th e video source. Plug the M1 computer end of the cable into the Computer In connector on the projector . Do not plug the USB end of this cabl[...]

19 Displa ying video Remove the lens cap. T oggle the Po w e r switch on the side of the projector to the On position. The LED flashes green and the fans start to run. When the lamp comes on, the start-up screen is displayed and the LED is steady gr een. It can take a minute for the image to achieve full brightness. ? No start up screen? Get help o[...]

20 Adjust the zoom and focus. If the image is not square, adjust the keystone using the buttons on the key- pad. If the image is not square, first make sur e that the projector is perpen- dicular to the screen. If the image is lar ger or smaller on the top or bottom edge of the screen, pr ess the top Ke y s t o n e button to r educe the upper part [...]

21 Shutting do wn the pr ojector The projector automatically displays a black scr een after no active source is detected for 30 minutes. This black screen helps pr eserve the life of the pro- jector . The image returns when an active source is detected or a r emote or keypad button is pressed. Screen Sa v e Y ou can make the black screen appear aft[...]

22 Prob lem Solution Result no start up screen plug po wer cor d in projector’ s left side remo v e lens cap toggle po wer s witch corr ect image only start up screen appears press the Computer button activate laptop’ s external port computer imag e projected toggle power switch on side Startup Screen A Startup Screen restart laptop A A[...]

23 no computer imag e , just the w ords “Signal out of range” press the Auto Ima ge button on k eypad computer imag e projected Only m y laptop’ s background appears, not the Desktop icons Disable “Extend m y Windo ws Desktop” in Control P anel>Displa y>Settings>Displa y 2 (location varies by operating system) Background and Desk[...]

24 Prob lem Solution Result imag e fuzzy or cropped set your computer’ s displa y resolution to the native r esolution of the projector (Start>Settings>Control P anel>Displa y>Settings tab) select 1024x768 image clear and not cr opped imag e not centered on scr een mo ve pr ojector , adjust zoom, adjust height corr ect image A A Fo r [...]

25 Prob lem Solution Result imag e not square adjust K e ystone on ke ypad square ima ge imag e not sharp adjust Sharpness (video sources onl y) in the Picture>Advanced men u corr ect image imag e does not fit 4:3 or 16:9 screen change aspect ratio to 4:3 or 16:9 in Picture>Aspect ratio menu corr ect image AB AB AB[...]

26 Prob lem Solution Result imag e upside down turn off ceiling in Settings>System men u corr ect image imag e re versed left to right turn off rear in Settings>System men u corr ect image projected colors don’ t match sour ce adjust color , tint, color temperature, brightness, contrast in the menus corr ect image AB AB A AB COLOR COLOR[...]

27 Prob lem Solution Result The video embedded in m y P ow erP oint presentation does not pla y on the scr een turn off the internal LCD displa y on your laptop Embedded video pla ys corr ectly lamp won’ t turn on, LED blinking r ed ma ke s ure ve nt s a ren ’ t blo cked , t ur n o ff t he projector and allo w it to cool for one minute lamp tur[...]

28 Still need assistance? If you need assistance, visit our website at www .infocus.com/service or call us. Check out our HOW TO section ther e for additional information on using this projector for home theater or gaming applications. See the inside of the back cover for support contact information. This product is backed by a limited warranty . A[...]

29 Using the r emote control The remote uses two (2) pr ovided AA batt eries. They are easily installed by sliding the cover off the r emote’s back, aligning the + and - ends of the bat- teries, sliding them into place, and then replacing the cover . Caution : When replacing the batteries, be awar e that using batteries other than the type provid[...]

30 Using the audio Using the projector’ s speak ers T o use the projector ’s speaker , connect your sour ce to the Audio In connec- tors ( L and/or R ) on the projector ’s composite connectors. T o adjust the volume, press the Vo l u m e buttons on the keypad or remote. T o mute the sound, press the Mute button on the r emote. T r oubleshooti[...]

31 Using the k eypad buttons Most buttons are described in detail in other sections, but her e is an over- view of their functions: Menu –opens the on-screen menus (page 34). Select –confirms choices made in the menus (page 34). Up/Do wn arro ws –navigates to and adjusts sett ings in the menus (page 34). Auto Imag e –resets the projector to[...]

32 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, see page 34. • Adjust the Keystone, Contrast, or Brightness in the Picture menu (page 35). • Change the Aspect Ratio. Choose [...]

33 Optimizing video imag es After your video device is connected properly and the image is on the screen, you can optimize the image using the onscr een menus. For general information on using the menus, see page 34. • Adjust the Keystone, Contrast, Brightne ss, Color , or T int in the Picture menu (page 35). • Change the Aspect Ratio. Choose t[...]

34 Using the menus T o open the menus, press the Menu button on the keypad or r emote. (The menus automatically close after 60 seco nds if no buttons are pr essed.) The Main menu appears. Use the arrow buttons to move up and down to high- light the desired submenu, then pr ess the Select button. T o change a menu setting, highlight it, press Select[...]

35 Picture menu T o adjust the following settings, highlight the setting, press Select , use the up and down arrows to adju st the values, then pr ess Select to confirm the changes. Ke y s t o n e : adjusts the image vertically an d makes a squarer image. Y ou can also adjust keystone from the keypad. Contrast : controls the degr ee of differ enc e[...]

36 Presets : Pr esets are provided that optimize the pr ojector for displaying computer presentations, photographs, film images, and video images. Film input is material originally captured on a film camera, like a movie; video input is material originally captured on a video camera, like a TV show or sporting event. Y ou can use the preset as a st[...]

37 Advanced menu Sharpness : (video sources only) changes the clarity of the edges of a video image. Select a sharpness setting. Color Space : This option applies to co mputer and component video sources. It allows you to se lect a color space that ha s been specifically tuned for the input signal. When Auto is selected, the projector automatically[...]

38 Settings menu Audio: allows adjustments to V olume of the internal speaker and allows a chime to play when starti ng the projector . Adjustments can also be made from the pr ojector ’s keypad and the r emote. Sources: P o wer -up Source determines which sour ce the projector checks first for active video during power-up. When the Autosour ce f[...]

39 Startup Logo: allows you to display a blank screen instead of the default screen at startup, and when no sour ce is detected. Blank Screen : determines what color is displayed when you pr ess the Blank button on the remote. Effect K e y : allows you to assign a differ ent function to the Effect button on the remote, allowing you to quickly an d [...]

40 Languag e : allows you to select a language for the onscreen display . Ser vice : T o use these featur es, highlight them and press Select . Factory Reset : restores all settings to their default. Lamp Reset : resets the lamp hours used counter in the About menu to zero. Do this only after changing the lamp. Ser vice Code : only used by authoriz[...]

41 Maintenance Cleaning the Lens 1 Apply a non-abrasive camera lens cleaner to a soft, dry cloth. • A void 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 th e lens in a circular motion. If[...]

42 4 Loosen the two captive screws that attach the lamp housing to the pr o- jector . 5 Detach the lamp connector from the pr ojector by depressing the locking tab on the connector and lightly pulling it free. WA R N I N G : T o avoid burns, allow the projecto r to cool for at least 30 minutes before you r eplace the lamp . Do not drop the lamp hou[...]

43 Cleaning the Lamp Housing Screens In dirty or dusty environments, the two dust filter scr eens in the lamp hous- ing can become clogged, causing high temperatures and pr emature lamp failure. Routine maintenance to r emove dust from the scr eens lowers the lamp operating temperature and pr olongs lamp life. T o maximize lamp life you should clea[...]

44 Appendix Pr ojected Imag e Size NO TE : V isit our website for an interactive image size calculator . Red LED Beha vior and Pr ojector Err ors If the projector is not functioning pr op erly and the LED is blinking red, con- sult Ta b l e 3 to determine a possible cause. There are two-second pauses between the blinking cycles. V isit our website [...]

45 INDEX Numerics 16x9 vs 4x3 screen aspect 16 A About 39, 40 Advance menu 37 advancing slides 11 Aspect Ratio 39 Aspect ratio 35 aspect ratio 16 Audio 38 Audio In connector 11, 17, 30 audio input 16 Audio Out 16 Autosource 38 B Blank button 32 Blank Screen 39 blinking green 21 blinking red 21 Brightness 35 C cable box 16 Color 35 Color Control 37 [...]

46 H HDTV 8, 35 Horizontal 37 I IBM-compatible computers 5 image size 7 image optimization 32 image size projected 44 K keypad buttons projector 31 keystone adjustment 13, 20 L Lamp Housing Screens cleaning 43 lamp replacement 41 Lamp Reset 40 Language 40 LED 21 blinking green 21 solid green 21 LED Behavior red 44 LED behavior 21 leveling foot 19 L[...]

47 troubleshooting problems 21 turning off 21 R Rear 38 Red LED behavior 44 registering your projector 5 remote control advancing slides 11, 29 Effect key 29 laser pointer 29 Previous/Next buttons 29 usage 29 replacing the lamp 41 S Screen Aspect 16 Screen Save 21, 38 Screen Saver Off 38 Screen Trigger 38 security lock 43 Service 40 Service Code 40[...]

48 Limited W ar ranty Subject to the Limitations, Exclusions and Disclaimers hereof, InFocus Cor- poration (“InFocus”) warrants that the Projector , Lamps and Accessories (hereinafter collectively or individually r eferred to as “Product” as appr opri- ate) purchased fr om InFocus, an InFocu s distributor , or an InFocus reseller will confo[...]

49 The W arranty does not apply to car tons, carrying cases, shipping cases, external cabinets, accessories used in connection with the product, or cos- metic parts, knobs, or batteries. Th e W arranty period for LCD engines is either 2 years from the date of pur chase of the projector or 2500 hours of projector usage, whichever comes first. If the[...]

50 InFocus or the service facility author ized by InFocus will return the repair ed/replaced Pr oduct freight prepaid to the pur chaser . Products r eturned for W arranty servic e must be accompanied by a written letter that: (i) explains the problem; (ii) pr ovides proof of date of pur chase; (iii) provides the dealer ’s name; and (iv) provides [...]