InFocus IN2124a 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 sib ility that th is projector 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 610[...]

2 Agency Approvals cMETus Other specific Country Approvals may apply. Pleas e see product certification label. This document applies to regulat ory model IN2124a/IN2126 a Input ratings: 100-2 40Vac, 3.2A, 50-60Hz InFocus reserves the right to alter product offe rin g s and specifications at any time without notice.[...]

3 Table of Contents Introduction 5 Positioning the projector 7 Connecting a computer source 8 VGA connection 8 USB connection 8 HDMI connection 8 Connecting power 8 Optional computer connections 8 Displaying an image 9 Adjusting the image 10 Connecting a video device 11 Video device connections 11 Composite video co nnection 11 VGA connection 11 Co[...]

4 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[...]

5 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. IN2 124a has nat ive XGA 1024 x 768 reso lution, and IN2 126a has nativ e WXGA 1280 x 800 resolu tion. It is compatible with a wi[...]

6 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, Screen Save Preventer, and optio nal LiteBoard™wand) • USB Mini B (for Disp lay over USB, loading internal memo[...]

7 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 projector on a flat surface at a right angle to the screen. IN2124a mus[...]

8 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[...]

9 Displaying an image Press the Power button. The Power LED lights blue, and th e 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[...]

10 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 t he 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 th e s[...]

11 Connecting a video device You can connect video devices such as VCRs, DVD players, camcorders, digital cameras, video game console s, HDTV receivers, and TV tuners to the pro jector. You can conn ect the audio dir ectly to the pro jector to get sound from the built-in spea ker, or you ca n bypass the projector’s audio system and co nnect the a[...]

12 Shutting down the projector Auto Off Time The projector also has an Auto Off Time feat ure that automat ically turns the projecto r off after no active sources are detected and no u s er interact ion with th e projector is pe rformed for 30 minutes. By default, this feature is off. You can change the length of time, see page 30 . Turning off the[...]

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

14 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 > Screen Resolution > Advanced Settings > Adapter tab). Varies per operating system. You may also need to set a different resolution on your compute[...]

15 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 sy stem. Image clear and not cropped Image not centered on screen Move projector, adjust height Correct image Problem Solution Result A A A[...]

16 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[...]

17 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 [...]

18 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 [...]

19 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 from your dealer. When sen ding the projector in for repair, we recomm end shipping the [...]

20 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[...]

21 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 conne ctor. To adjust the volume, pres s the Volum e buttons on the remote. Troubleshooting Audio If you aren’t [...]

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 h e projector on and off (page 9). Right arrow - When the menu is displayed, the right arrow button navigates through the menu. Up arrow/Keystone - When the menu is displayed, the up arrow button navig[...]

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 appropriat e 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 Keyst one, Contrast, Brightness, Color, o r Tint ( page 26 ). • Change the Aspect Ratio. Cho ose the option that bes[...]

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 desi red submenu and pres s > on the keypad or Select on remot e. 3 To adjust[...]

26 Basic Menu To adjust the following setti ngs, highlight the set ting, use the right and left arrows to adjust the values. Aspect Ratio : Aspect 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 in[...]

27 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 need a pair of 3 D shutter glasses, 3D content, a nd 3D com patible so urce. Ensu re the g[...]

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

29 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[...]

30 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 [...]

31 Controlling the projector through a LAN environment The projector support s Crestron ® software. Wi th correct settings for the Network menu, you can manage the projector from a computer using a web browser when the compu ter and the projector are properly connected to th e sa me local area network. Wired connection 1 Take a RJ45 cable and conn[...]

32 Wireless connection To connect to the projector wirelessly, yo u need to plug an optional InFocus wireless dongle (p/n SP-WIFIUSB-2) to the USB Type A connector on the projector. How to setup AP mode: 1 Make sure the pro jector is turned on. 2 Select Type-A from s ource list. 3 Go to Settings > WiFi , select AP Mode and set it to ON . See pag[...]

33 Web controlling the projector Once you have the correct IP address for the project or and the projector is on or in standby mode, you can use any computer that is on the same local area network to control the projecto r. • If you are using Microsoft Inte rnet Explorer, make sure it is version 7.0 or hi gher. • The screenshots in this manua l[...]

34 About Crestron e-Control ® 1 The Crestron e-Control ® page provides a variety of virtual keys to control the projector or adjust the projector’s image. i. These bu ttons function the same as the OSD menus and remote con trol functions. • Source List: To switch the source, click on the desired source. • Menu: Use to go back to the previou[...]

35 Please pa y attention to the input length and character limitations (including character and punctuation r estrictions) listed below: / > < $ % + ' " are prohibited. 3 The Info page displays the information and status of this projector. Press exit to go b ack to the Crestron remo te network operation page. 4 After pressing the [...]

36 Crestron RoomView From the Crestron RoomView software in the Edit Room page, enter the IP Address (or hostname) as sho wn on th e proj ector’s o n-screen display (OS D) menu, “05” for IPID, and “41794” for the reserved Crestron control port. For the Crestron RoomVie w user guide and information about Ro omView settings and commands, go[...]

37 Using EZ Display i. Split Screen : Display up to 2 computer s or mobile devices in Split Screen using the L and R buttons. ii. Mirror/Extended Display : To duplicate your co mputer display onto the pr o- jector, click Mirror . To ex tend your desktop display onto the projector, click Extension . iii. Video/Graphic Display : To display the best i[...]

38 3 Select WLAN from source list. AP Info page displays. 4 Establish WiFi connection with your source device first, and launch EZ Display/ EZ Remote app on your mobile device. EZ Remote Launch EZ Remote. You w ill see the connected device shown on the devic e list. Click it to enable Rem ote control. *Skin button is reserved for future feature. EZ[...]

39 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 [...]

40 EZ Display: Streaming Web The web browser will be dis played over WiFi. The Sketch and Save function s are also supported. This feature requires a Client Mode internet connection. See page 32 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 you[...]

41 EZ Display: Split Screen EZ Display allows 2 di fferent sources to be displayed in the same screen. NOTE: • Hybrid OS support: Window s, Mac OS, iOS, and Android • Supports all web, sketch and other functions except EZ Stream. EZ USB Display The EZ Display software is an easy to use software applic ation for Windows-based an d Mac OS 10.7 an[...]

42 Mac OS: For information about this, refer to the EZ USB Disp lay 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 [...]

43 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[...]

44 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[...]

45 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[...]

46 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 do wn 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 Offi[...]

47 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 Versio n Displays current EZ Media firmware version Language Sets EZ Media on-screen display la nguage Update Update EZ Suite software by U[...]

48 Supported file formats • Images • Audio • Vo ice Record • Video Image Format Profile Color Space Size Limitation 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 limit No limit Audio Forma[...]

49 • 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 s ion Pages/Lines Limita tion Size Limitation Comment Adobe PDF PDF 1.0 Up to 1000 pages (One File ) Up to 75MB - PDF 1.1 PDF 1.2 PDF 1.3 PDF 1.4 MS Wo[...]

50 LiteBoard ™ Wand The optional LiteBoard™ Wand (p/n HW-LBWAND-02), when com bined with the LiteBoard Wand dongle (p/n HW-L BRADIO), wo rks like a wireless mouse - but one that works in midair, not on your desktop. Just hold the wan d in your hand, and point it at the projected image to point, click and drag. The wand works with all your softw[...]

51 Wand Position and Avoiding Shadows Your Location Distance from the Screen You can use the LiteBoard™ Wand right up agai nst the screen, or around the room . You might find that your pointing accuracy will improve if you get closer to the screen. Also , avoid standing too far off from either side of the screen. Avoid Shadows! The wand won'[...]

52 Wand Features Buttons and Wand Tip The wand's buttons are equi valent to the left and right buttons on a mouse. The wa nd's tip is al so a button, and is equivalent to the le ft mouse button. Battery Light The red battery light shows the status of the wand's built-in battery (see below for battery information). The battery light w[...]

53 Lithium Battery Information Manufacturer: Shenzhen HYB B attery Co., Ltd. Model: J233 Rating: 3.7V/800mAh Caution : Lith ium battery is only rechargeable, and not user replaceable. Not user serviceable. Troubleshooting LiteBoard™ For the most up-to-date informatio n, visit our support site at www.infocus.com/ support • If the wand doesn&apos[...]

54 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 ro om 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 Li[...]

55 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[...]

56 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[...]

57 Numerics 3D Sync Invert 27 A AC Power On 29 AP Mode 32, 47 Apply 30 Aspect Ratio 26 Audio 1/Audio 2 8 Auto Image 26 Auto Keystone 26 Auto Off Time 30 Auto Source 29 AV Mute 28 B Battery Light 52 Blank Key 28 Blank Screen 28 Brightness 26 C Cable box 11 Ceiling Mount 26, 28 Client Mode 32, 47 Closed Captions 28 Color Space 27 Computer 1 28 Comput[...]

58 M MAC Address 30 Magnify Le vel 28 Menu Transparency 29 menu usage 25 Mute 28 N Network 30 O only 27 Overscan 27, 28 P Phase 27 PIN Protect 29 Power connecto r 8 Power cord 8 Power Saving Mode 29 Prevent PC Screen Saver 2 7 Programmed Dimming 29 Projector Connecting vide o devices 11 Keypad buttons 22 Menus 25 Positioning 7 Setting up 7 Troubles[...]

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