InFocus IN126a manual

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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 the following directives and norms: ErP Directive 2009/125/ EC EMC Directive 2 004/108/EC EMC: EN 55022, EN 55024, EN 61 000-3-2, EN 6100[...]

2 Table of Contents Introduction 4 Positioning the projector 6 Connecting a computer source 7 VGA connection 7 USB connection 7 HDMI connection 7 Connecting power 7 Optional computer connections 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 Com[...]

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 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 heati[...]

4 Introduction Your new digital projector is simple to co nnect, easy to use, and strai ghtforward to maintain. It is a versatile projector that is flexible enough fo r business presentation s and home video viewing too. IN122a h as native SVGA 80 0 x 600 resolution, I N124a has native XGA 1024 x 768 resolution, and IN126a has nativ e WXGA 1280 x 8[...]

5 Connector panel The projector provides both co mputer and video connection options, including: • VGA computer (2) • Composite video •H D M I •S - v i d e o • USB B connector (for projector firmware upgrades, mouse control and S creen Saver Preventer) • USB Mini B (for Disp lay over USB, loading internal memory and EZ media firmware up[...]

6 Positioning the projector To determine where to position the projector, co nsider the size and shape of your screen, the location of your power outlets, and the distance between the projector and the rest of your equipmen t. He re are some general guidelines: • Position the pro jector on a flat surface at a right a ngle to the screen. IN122a an[...]

7 Connecting a computer source VGA connection Connect one end of the provided compu ter cable to the Computer 1/Computer 2 connector on the projecto r and the other to the VGA connector o n your computer. If you are using a de sktop comp uter, you wil l need to discon nect the monitor cable fro m the computer’s video port f irst. USB connection C[...]

8 Displaying an image Press the Power button. The Power LED lights blue, an d the fans start to run. When the lamp comes on, the start up screen displays. It can t ake up to a minute fo r the image to achieve full brightness. Note: When the feature, AC Power On, is enabled, th e projector aut omatically t urns on when power is connected. This allow[...]

9 Adjusting the image If necessary, adjust th e height of the projector by ro tating the elevator foot to extend t he foot. If necessary, rotate the levelin g foot lo cated at the rear of th e projector. Avoid placin g your hand s near the hot exhaust vent at t he front of th e projecto r. Position the pr ojector the des ired distance from the scre[...]

10 Connecting a video device You can connect video devi ces such as VCRs, DVD pl ayers, camcorders , digital cameras, video game consoles, HDTV receivers, and TV tuners to the project or. You can co nnect the audio directly to the proje ctor to get sound from the built-in speaker, or y ou can bypass the projector’s audio system and connect the au[...]

11 Shutting down the projector Auto Off Time The projector also has an Auto Off Time feat ure that automatically tu rns the projec tor off after no active sou rces are detected an d no user interactio n with the projecto r is performed for 30 minutes. By def ault, this feature is of f. You can change the length of time, see page 29 . Turning off th[...]

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

13 Problem Solution Result No computer image, just the words “Signal out of range” Press the Auto Image button on remote Adjust computer refresh rate (Windows 7: Control Panel > Display > Sc reen Resolution > Advanced Settings > Adapter tab). Varies per operating system. You may also need to set a different resolution on your co mpu[...]

14 Image fuzzy or cr opped Change the computer's "Resolution" setting to match the projector's resolution (Windows 7: Control Panel > Display > Screen Resolution). Varies per operating system. Image clear and not cropped Image not centered on screen Move projector, adjust height Correct image Problem Solution Result A A A [...]

15 Image not square Adjust Keystone on keypad Square image Image not sharp Adjust Sharpness in the Basic 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 Menu > Aspect Ratio menu Correct image Problem Solution Result Aspect Ratio Auto Image Brightness Contrast Auto Keystone Keystone Presets Sh[...]

16 Image upside down Turn off Ceiling Mount in Basic menu Correct image Image reverse d left to right Turn off Rear Project in Advanced Menu > Setup > Image Setup... menu Correct image Projected colors don’t match source Adjust the items in the Advanced Menu > Image > Color... menu Correct image Problem Solution Result A Aspect Ratio [...]

17 The video embedded in my PowerPoint presentation does not play on the screen Turn off the internal LCD display on your laptop Embedded video plays correctly 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 Lamp turns on Problem Solution Result A B A B [...]

18 Still need assistance? If you need ass istance, vi sit our website at w ww.infocus.com/support or call us. See the Quick Start Guide for support co ntact information. This product is backed by a limite d warranty. An exte nded warranty plan may be purc hased fro m your dealer. When sen ding the projector in for repair, we recomm end shipping the[...]

19 Using the remote control The remote uses two (2) AAA 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[...]

20 Using the audio Using the projector’s speakers Connect the audio source to the Audio 1/Audio 2 conn ectors to hear audio through the projector speakers. Amplified speakers may also be connected to the projector using the Audio Out co nnector. To adjust the volume, pres s the Vo lume buttons on the remote. Troubleshooting Audio If you aren’t [...]

21 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 and off (page 8). Right arrow - Whe n the menu is displayed, the right arrow button navigates through the menu. Up arrow/Keystone - Whe n the menu is displayed, the up arrow button navi[...]

22 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 24. • Select default image settings using a preset appropriat e to your environme nt. • Adjust the Keystone, Contrast, or Brightness ( page 25 ).[...]

23 Optimizing video images After your video device is connec ted properly and the image is o n the screen, you can optimize the image using the onscreen menu s. For general information on using the menus, see page 24. • Adjust the Keystone, Contrast, Brightness, Co lor, or Tint ( page 25 ). • Change the Aspect Ratio . Choose the option that bes[...]

24 Using the menus 1 To open the menus, press the Menu button on the keypad or remote. (The menus automatically cl ose after 60 second s if no buttons are pressed.) Use the arrow buttons to move up and down to review the menu options. 2 To enter a submenu, highlight the desi red submenu and pres s > on the keypad or Select on remot e. 3 To adjus[...]

25 Basic Menu To adjust the following setti ngs, highlight the set ting, use the right and left arrows to adjust the values. 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 projector choose th e ratio. Choose Native to see the unmodified i[...]

26 Advanced Menu Image: 3D Control: 3D: allows you to enjoy 3D (ster eoscopic) content . Your projector s upports Auto, Top-Bottom, Frame Sequential , Frame Packing, Side-by-Side for c ontrolling LCD shut- ter glasses. In addition to th e projector, yo u will n eed a pair of 3D shutter glasses, 3D content, a nd 3D com patible so urce. Ensu re the g[...]

27 Setup: Audio Setup... Intern al Spea kers : turns the int ernal speaker on or of f. Computer 1 : select s the audio input fo r Computer 1 signal. Computer 2 : select s the audio input fo r Computer 2 signal. Video : selects the audio input for video source . HDMI : select the audio input for HDMI signal. Closed Captioning... Closed Captions : co[...]

28 Lamp... Programmed Dimming : When enabled, Programmed Dim ming enhances contrast ratios, lamp life and system noise performanc e. Lamp power will change continuously based on the brightness of the pr ogram content. Note: Image anomalies may be seen when image scenes change from dark to light (or light to dark). This is normal. Pro - grammed Dimm[...]

29 Timer Auto Off Time : automati cally turns the p rojector of f after no signals are detected for a preset number of minutes. If an active sign al is received before the projector p owers down, the image will be displayed. High Altitude Setting High Altitude : We recommend you turn on t he Hi gh Altitude Mode when your envi - ronment is betwe en [...]

30 network list, and press Sel ect / Enter . 4 Press Select / Enter to display o n-screen keyboard, enter the password from the on-s creen key board, then pres s Menu to close the keybo ard. 5 Highlight OK and press Select / Enter to wait for connecting successfully. 6 Select WLAN from the source list. Client Info page displays. Web controlling the[...]

31 3 To access the Admin page, enter the password. The default password is “0000”. • Information: Displays the status, wired LAN, and wireless LAN information. • Email Alert: Allows yo u to setup the mail server and send system error messages to your network administrator. • Control Panel: Provides some OSD menus such as Basi c Menu, Imag[...]

32 Using EZ Display i. 4 to 1 Display : To display up to 4 computers simultan eously, click on the location you want to display to. If you only have 2 computers, choose L (left) or R (right). To display in full screen mode, click All . You can change the location at an y time. ii. M irror/Extended Display : To duplicate your computer dis play onto [...]

33 3 Select WLAN from source list. AP Info page displays. 4 Establish WiFi connection with your source device first, and launch E Z Display/ EZ Remote app on your mobile device. EZ Remote Launch EZ Remote. You w ill see the conn ected device shown on the devic e list. Click it to enable Rem ote control. *Skin button is reserved for future feature. [...]

34 EZ Display: Streaming Doc To stream your documents, transfer th e documents you want from the computer to your mobile de vice and disconnect your mobile device. Do cuments will be organized by their format type. Select a file to display it wirelessly. Click the Sketch icon to begin drawing and annotating your fil e. Click Save when you are done [...]

35 EZ Display: Streaming Web The web browser will be dis played over WiFi. The S ketch and Save function s are also supported. This feature requires a Client Mode internet conn ection. See page 29 for more details. Select Web browser, and enter t he passcode on the Client Info page. The default home page is www.google.com EZ Display: Dropbox Once y[...]

36 EZ Display: Quad Split Screen EZ Display allows 4 different source s to be displayed in t he same screen. Through Split Screen Control, you can decide whe re your current display should be placed. NOTE: • Up to 4 different devices can project in the same display • Hybrid OS support: Window s, Mac OS, iOS, and Andro id • Supports all web, s[...]

37 Mac OS: For information about this, refer to the EZ USB Dis play Manual at www.infocus.c om/ support. Displaying pictures with a USB storage device When a USB source is inserted into the proj ector USB-A connector, press the Source key and use the arrow keys to highlight the USB icon. Press the Select key on the remote (or the Enter ke y on the [...]

38 Photo mode Folders and supported files are represen ted in thumbnail view. Displaying a picture • To open/close the Photo View toolbar: press the Menu key. • To navigate through the toolbar: press the arrow keys ^/</>. • To return to thumbn a il view: press the Select / Enter key. Key Action Up Scroll through the thumbnails Down Left[...]

39 Video mode Video playlist is displayed on the screen When a video is playing • To open the Video Viewer toolbar: press the Menu key. • To return to video playlist: press the Select / Enter key when the toolbar is closed. Key Action Up Go to the previous video file Down Go to the nex t video file Select/Enter Play the video Menu Exit video pl[...]

40 Audio mode The Audio playlist is displayed on the screen. When audio is playing • To return to audio playlist: press the Menu key. K ey Action Up Go to the previou s audio file Down Go to the nex t audio file Left Display the sort type Select/Enter Play the audio file Menu Exit audio playlist and ret urn to EZ Suite main menu USB Photo Video A[...]

41 Office viewer mod e The file list is displayed on th e screen. When an Office file is displaying • To go to the next page: press the down arrow key. • To go to the previous page: press the up arrow key. • To scroll up: press the left arrow key. • To scroll down: press the right arrow key. • Or press the Menu key to open/close the Offic[...]

42 Se ttings •P r e s s t h e Select / Enter to enter the selected item. Press the Menu key to exit. * WiFi only w orks wh en the InF ocus wirel ess dongle (p/n SP-WIF IUSB-2) is connected. System Description Ve rsion Displays current EZ Media firm ware version Language Sets EZ Media on-screen display la nguage Update Update EZ Suite software by [...]

43 Supported file formats • Images • Audio • Vo ice Record • Video Image Format Profile Color Space Size Limitati on JPEG Baseline YUV400 No limit YUV420 No limit YUV422 No limit YUV440 No limit YUV444 No limit Progressive YUV400 Width <= 10240 & heigh t <= 6400 YUV420 YUV422 YUV440 YUV444 BMP No limit No l imit No limit Audio For[...]

44 • Subtitle Note: Mixed subtitle codes are NOT supported. • Office Viewer Format Font Subtitle Size Standard SRT UTF-8 / UTF-16 4bits up to 448x200 2bits up to 896 x200 File Format Support Ver sion Pages/Lines Limita tion Size Limitation Comment Adobe PDF PDF 1.0 Up to 1000 pages (One Fil e) Up to 75MB - PDF 1.1 PDF 1.2 PDF 1.3 PDF 1.4 MS Wor[...]

45 Maintenance Cleaning the lens 1 Apply a non-abrasive camera lens cleaner to a soft, dry cloth. • Projector must b e off and the le ns must be at room temperat ure. • Avoid using an ex cessive amount of clean er, and don’t apply th e cleaner directly to the lens. Abrasive cleaners, solvents or other hars h chemicals might sc ratch the lens.[...]

46 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 . • NOTE : Be sure to us e the InFocus lamp module designed for this projector. You can order new lamps from www.infocus.com (i n select areas), your retailer or your dealer. Only genuine InFocus lamps are tested f[...]

47 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, located on top of the projector, by removing the screw on the side of the lamp door, sliding the door forward, an d lifting the lamp door off. 4 Loosen the captive screws that attach the lamp housing to the pr[...]

48 Numerics 3D Sync Invert 26 A AC Power On 28 AP Mode 29, 42 Aspect Ratio 25 Audio 1/Audio 2 7 Auto Image 25 Auto Keystone 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 25, 27 Client Mode 29, 42 Closed Captions 27 Color Space 26 Computer 1 27 Computer 1/Computer 2 7 Computer[...]

49 O only 26 Overscan 26, 27 P Phase 26 PIN Protect 28 Power connecto r 7 Power cord 7 Power Saving Mode 28 Prevent PC Screen Saver 2 6 Programmed Dimming 28 Projector Connecting vide o devices 10 Keypad buttons 21 Menus 24 Positioning 6 Setting up 6 Troubleshooting problems 11 Projector Info 27, 29 R Rear Project 27 Red/Green/Blue Gain 26 Red/Gree[...]