InFocus IN5144 manual

1 Projector IN5132/IN5142/IN5134/IN5134a IN5144/IN5144a/IN5135/IN5145 User's Manual (detailed) Instant Stack Guide Thank you for purchasing this product. WARNING ►Before using this product, be sure to read all manuals for this product. After reading them, store them in a safe place for future reference. ►Follow all the instructions in the [...]

2    1. Introduction ........................ 3 1.1 Basic information and preparations ............................. 3 Instant Stack ........................................ 3 Intelligent Stack and Simple Stack ...... 3 Remote control for Intelligent Stack and Simple Stack ............................. 3 2. Installation ................[...]

3 (continued on next page) 1. Introduction 1.1 Basic infor mation and prepar ations Instant Stack Instant Stack is a feature that allows you to easily superimpose images projected from two projectors. Intelligent Stack and Simple Stac k Instant Stack includes the following two features: When two projectors are connected via an RS-232 cable and prop[...]

4 Introduction 1.1 Basic information and preparations (continued) NO TICE ► Intelligent Stack can be only be used with pairs of the same model projectors. ► A maximum of two projectors can be used in an Intelligent Stack. ► Depending on the installation and surrounding environment, images projected from the two projectors may not superimpose [...]

5 For safety reasons, read 1.1 Basic information and preparations (  3, 4 ) carefully before installation. In addition, review the following for proper use of Instant Stack. • Use the same model projectors. • Arrange the projectors side by side. • V erify the projection screen is perpendicular to the projectors. • Project images larger t[...]

6 Installation NOTE • Set the tilt angle of Set A within 9 degrees of the level line. (continued on next page) Deciding the installation position Decide the position of Set A and its projection angle. (  User ’s Manual (concise) → Arrangement and Adjusting the projector ’s elevator ) 2.2 Installing the r st projector (Set A ) Setting [...]

7 Installation 4. Press the MENU button to display the menu. (  Operating Guide → Using the menu function ) 5. Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to go into the following menu. ADV ANCED MENU > OPTION > SERVICE > COMMUNICA TION > ST ACK The ST ACK menu will appear on screen. (  Operating Guide → OPTION menu ) NOTE • Set A canno[...]

8 Installation 2.3 Installing the second projector (Set B ) Connecting projector s T o use Intelligent Stack, connect an RS-232 null modem cable between the CONTROL port of Set A and Set B . (continued on next page) NOTE • KEYST ONE cannot be selected when PERFECT FIT is in use. T o reset both functions, reset PERFECT FIT rst. • Set up the I[...]

9 Installation 8. After pressing the ► button, a dialog to conrm whether or not to save the setting is displayed. Press the ► button to save the setting. (  19 ) 6. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to highlight ST ACK MODE, and press the ► button to display the ST ACK MODE dialog. Highlight MAIN with the ▲/▼ buttons, and press the ◄ button[...]

10 Installation 2.4 Conr ming Main and Sub settings NO TE • When Intelligent Stack is in use, only Main will be able to receive remote control signals. Sub will not respond to remote control signals. 2. The following dialogs appear on the lower right screen. Main (Set B ) Sub (Set A ) 3. If you press the ► button, the dialog closes and the M[...]

11 Installation 2.5 Fine adjusting image position T o superimpose the images of Main (Set B ) and Sub (Set A ), ne adjust the im- age size and position of Main (Set B ) using PERFECT FIT . 3. Using PERFECT FIT on Main (Set B ), adjust the im- age size and position of Main (Set B ) to superimpose onto the image of Sub (Set A ). (  Operating Gu[...]

12 Installation NOTES f or all user s • For details on PERFECT FIT , refer to PERFECT FIT in the EASY MENU or SETUP menu as described in the Operating Guide . • We strongly recommend using a at screen. If a curved or skewed screen is used, it is very difcult to align the two images even if you use the pin/barrel adjustment of PERFECT FIT [...]

13 3.1 Displaying ST ACK menu Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to go into the fol- lowing menu. ADV ANCED MENU > OPTION > SERVICE > COMMUNICA TION > ST ACK ST ACK menu will appear on screen. (  Operating Guide → OPTION menu ) The setting for Intelligent Stack operation starts from this menu. Set up Intelligent Stack settings in the [...]

14 ST ACK menu settings NOTE • After setting Main or Sub, the setting information can be checked on Projector Web Control. (  Network Guide → Projector Web Control ) Select Projector Status in the main menu of Projector Web Control. Even if ST ACK MODE is set to OFF , the Stack Mode item shows whether your projector is set to MAIN or SUB. 3.[...]

15 ST ACK menu settings 3. Press the ◄ button to return to the previous menu, or press the ► button to save the setting. (  19 ) NOTE • If DUAL is selected, a menu to select MAIN or SUB appears on screen when a button on the projector's control panel or remote control is pressed. Select the projector that you want to operate. Refer to[...]

16 ST ACK menu settings NO TE • When DUAL is selected for LAMP MODE, the images projected from the Main and Sub projectors can be different. W e recommend setting up the projectors as follows: - Select the same image for TEMPLA TE and ST ART UP on the Main and Sub projectors. - Capture the same image for MyScreen on the Main and Sub projectors. -[...]

17 ST ACK menu settings 3. Press the ◄ button to return to the previous menu, or press the ► button to save the setting. (  19 ) NOTE • The AL TERNA TE MODE dialog can be operated on the Main projector when AL TERNA TE is selected in the LAMP MODE dialog. • T o maintain the quality and reliability of the two projectors, the projector wit[...]

18 ST ACK menu settings 3. Press the ◄ button to return to the previous menu, or press the ► button to save the setting. (  19 ) NOTE • <Only for IN5135 and IN5145 > When the projectors are in the PbyP mode, the SUB INPUT SOURCE is set to FOLLOW MAIN UNIT . • If FIXED (COMPUTER IN 1) is selected, either the COMPUTER IN1 or IN2 port[...]

19 ST ACK menu settings Before exiting menu operation for Intelligent Stack, we recommend checking all the settings in the ST ACK menu. For dialogs that are associated with the ST ACK menu, you can press the ◄ button to return to the ST ACK menu. Refer to the following to exit menu operation for Intelligent Stack. 3.6 Exiting Intelligent Stack me[...]

20 ST ACK menu settings (continued on next page) 3.7 Impor tant infor mation f or Intelligent Stack This section provides important information related to setting up the Main and Sub projectors. It does not contain explanations on menu operation. Read all in formation carefully . ● T o use Intelligent Stack, one projector must be set to Main and [...]

21 ST ACK menu settings SUB on both projectors in the ST ACK MODE dialog, or turn both projectors off and on again. ● The Main and Sub projectors share these settings: - A V MUTE (  Operating Guide → T emporarily turning off the screen and audio ) - Magnifying feature (  Operating Guide → Using the magnify feature ) - ASPECT and OVER SC[...]

22 ST ACK menu settings Example: Cover Error: The lamp cover is open. Lamp Error: The lamp will not light up. Fan Error: There is a problem with the cooling fan. T emp Error: The temperature of the projector is too high. Air Flow Error: The temperature of the projector is too high. V erify that the exhaust vents are not blocked. Filter Error: The ?[...]

23 T o superimpose two images onto one screen, the same image must be input to the Main and Sub projectors. There are various methods to input the image to the projectors. This chapter describes dif ferent ways to connect the cables. Read this chapter to nd a method that meets your needs. 4.1 Connecting an RS-232 cable If you are using Intellige[...]

24 Connecting cables Inputting the image to Sub and Main individuall y 1. Split the output signal from your image device into two with a device such as a signal splitter . 2. Connect the output ports of the image output device to the same input ports on the Main and Sub projectors. NO TES for Simple Stac k • COMPUTER IN1 and IN2 can be used as th[...]

25 5.1 Preparing for menu operations If Simple Stack without an RS-232 connection is used, press the related source button on the remote control or press the projector's INPUT button to select the port which has the connected cable. For setting up MONITOR OUT , refer to SETUP menu in Operating Guide . This completes set up. If Intelligent Stac[...]

26 Setting input por ts using menu 5.3 Star ting up Main projector After completing section 5.2 Checking Main projector's operating status , the two projectors should be set to AL TERNA TE mode and the Sub projector should be operating. Because the settings for Intelligent Stack can only be changed when the Main projector is operating, this se[...]

27 Setting input por ts using menu 5.4 Setting the menu If Intelligent Stack with RS-232 connection is used, observe the following. When inputting image signals to Sub via Main, the operations differ between using computer signals and video signals such as component and video signals. Inputting image fr om Main to Sub - Computer signal 1. If the ST[...]

28 Setting input por ts using menu Inputting image fr om Main to Sub - Video signal (either component or video) 1. If the ST ACK menu is already displayed on the screen, proceed to 3 below . Otherwise press the MENU button on the remote control. If the MENU dialog is displayed, use the ▲/▼ buttons to highlight MAIN, and press the ► button. A [...]

29 Setting input por ts using menu 5.4 Setting the menu - Inputting image to Sub and Main individually (continued) 3. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to highlight SUB INPUT SOURCE, and press the ► button to display the SUB INPUT SOURCE dialog. 4. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to highlight FOLLOW MAIN UNIT , and press the ► button to save the setting. (  1[...]

30 6. R estrictions on Schedule function This model supports the Projector Web Control Schedule function. (  Network Guide → 3.1.7 Schedule Settings ) There are some restrictions on the functions when Intelligent Stack with an RS-232 connection is used. There are no restric- tions when using Simple Stack without an RS-232 connection. Regardles[...]

31 Restrictions on Sc hedule function NOTE • If the Schedule is not executed, an error message will be sent in accordance with the conditions set in the Schedule Execution Error menu of the Projector Web Control. (  Network Guide → 3.1.6 Alert Settings ) • If the Schedule function is set to turn off the power when the projectors are operat[...]

32 7. T roubleshooting Before assuming that the projector needs repair , review the following trouble- shooting tips: Problems can be easily mistaken for machine defects Situation T roubleshooting tips Reference page Intelligent Stack does not function. No power is supplied to the Main and Sub projectors. T o use the Intelligent Stack feature, supp[...]

33 T r oubleshooting The ST ACK menu is not functioning. The projectors are not set up for the Intelligent Stack feature. Check the following settings on the Main and Sub projectors. - ST ANDBY MODE in SETUP menu: NORMAL - COMMUNICA TION TYPE under COMMUNICA TION in SERVICE menu: OFF - ST ACK LOCK in SECURITY menu: OFF  5 The projector does not [...]