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Declaration of Conformity Canada Manufacturer: InFocus Corporation, 27700B SW Parkway Avenue, Wilsonville, Oregon 97070 USA European Office: Strawinskylaan 585, 1077 XX Amsterdam, The Netherlands We declare under our sole responsibility that this projector conforms to the following directives and norms: This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Important Operating Considerations for Safety Table of Contents Introduction 3 • Place the projector in a horizontal position no greater than 15 degrees off axis. Connecting a computer Required computer connections Displaying a computer image Adjusting the image Connecting a video device Displaying a video image 5 5 7 8 9 10 • Locate the projector in a well-ventilated area without any obstructions to intake or exhaust vents.
Introduction Projector components and features keypad Your new digital projector provides computer and video inputs and has XGA 1024x768 resolution. The projector is easy to connect, easy to use, and easy to maintain. Product specifications To read the latest specifications on your multimedia projector, be sure to visit our website at www.askproxima.com, as specifications are subject to change.
Connector panel Connector Panel The projector provides computer and video connectors: • one M1-D/A (HD, DVI, and computer) • one VESA (HD, HD component, and computer) • one VESA (monitor out) • one S-video • one composite RCA video • one audio in/one audio out M1-D/A computer composite VESA in video RJ-45 serial control s-video monitor out It also has an RJ-45 connector for serial control. The Command Line Interface (CLI) specifications and commands are on our website.
Connecting a computer connect computer cable Required computer connections Connect the black end of the computer cable to the Computer 1 connector on the projector. Connect the blue end to the video port on your computer. If you are using a desktop computer, you first need to disconnect the monitor cable from the computer’s video port. Some Macintosh® computers do not have a standard VESA-out video port.
If you are using a desktop computer and want to see the image on your computer screen as well as on the projection screen, plug the monitor cable to the Monitor Out connector on the projector. connect monitor cable connect VESA cable If you prefer connecting your projector to your computer with an optional VESA cable, connect one end of the cable to the VESA port on your computer, and connect the other end of the cable to the blue Computer 2 connector on the projector.
Displaying a computer image Remove the lens cap. remove lens cap Press the Power button on the top of the projector or the remote. press Power button The Power light on the Status Indicator Panel (page 12) blinks green and the fans start to run. When the lamp comes on, the start up screen displays and the Power light is steady green. It can take a minute for the image to achieve full brightness. ? No startup screen? Get help on page 13. turn on computer Turn on your computer.
Adjusting the image release button adjust height Adjust the height of the projector, if necessary, by pressing the release button to extend the elevator foot. Rotate the leveling foot (located at the bottom back right corner), if necessary. elevator foot Position the projector the desired distance from the screen, so that the lens is perpendicular to the screen. rotate leveling foot adjust distance See page 36 for a table listing screen sizes and distances.
Connecting a video device connect S-video and audio cables No video or audio cables are included with your projector. If the video device uses a round, four-prong S-video connector, plug an S-video cable into that connector on the video device and into the Video 2 connector on the projector. If the device uses a composite video connector, plug a composite video cable into that connector on the video device and into the Video 1 connector on the projector.
Displaying a video image remove lens cap Remove the lens cap. press Power button Press the Power button on the top of the projector or the remote. The Power light on the Status Indicator Panel (page 12) blinks green and the fans start to run. When the lamp comes on, the start up screen displays and the Power light is steady green. It can take a minute for the image to achieve full brightness. . ? No startup screen? Get help on page 12. turn on video device Plug in and turn on the video device.
Adjust the zoom or focus rings by rotating them until the desired image size and focus are produced. adjust zoom and focus zoom focus If the image is not square, adjust the vertical keystone using the buttons on the keypad. Press the upper Keystone button to reduce the upper part of the image, and press the lower Keystone button to reduce the lower part. You can also adjust the keystone via the menus. See page 25. adjust keystone Adjust the volume on the keypad.
The Status Indicator Panel on top of the projector indicates the state of the projector and can help you troubleshoot. Shutting down the projector The projector automatically blanks the screen after no active source is detected for 30 minutes. This blank screen helps preserve the life of the projector. The image returns when an active source is detected or a remote or keypad button is pressed. .
Source Troubleshooting Problem Solution Result No startup screen Plug power cable in, press Power button. Remove lens cap.
No computer image, just the words “Signal out of range” Adjust computer refresh rate in Control Panel>Display>Settings>Advanced> Adapter (location varies by operating system) Computer image projected Signal ou range t of A A A You may also need to set a different resolution on your computer, as shown in the following problem, “Image fuzzy or cropped” For PC: Image fuzzy or cropped A A Set your computer’s display resolution to the native resolution of the projector (Start>Settings>Control Panel>Dis
For Macintosh: Image fuzzy or cropped A Set your computer’s display resolution to the native resolution of the projector (Apple menu>System Preferences>Displays, choose 1024x768) A Only my laptop’s background appears, not the Desktop icons A Disable “Extend my Windows Desktop” in Control Panel>Display>Settings>Display 2 (location varies by operating system) A Image clear and not cropped A Background and Desktop projected A Uncheck this option, then click Apply 15 A
The video embedded in my PowerPoint presentation does not play on the screen A Turn off the internal LCD display on your laptop Embedded video plays correctly A A B Projector troubleshooting Problem Solution Result Image not square Adjust keystone on keypad or Picture menu Square image Image not sharp Adjust the focus lens or Sharpness in the Picture>Advanced menu Correct image AB AB 16 B
Image does not fit 16:9 screen Image upside down Change aspect ratio to 16:9 in Picture>Aspect ratio menu Turn off Ceiling in Settings>System menu Correct image AB BA Image reversed left to right Correct image Turn off Rear in Settings>System menu A Correct image AB 17
Projected colors don’t match source Adjust color, tint, color temperature, brightness, contrast in the menus COLOR Image not centered on screen Correct image COLOR Move projector, adjust zoom, adjust height zoom Adjust horizontal or vertical position in Picture>Advanced menu 18 Correct image
Lamp won’t turn on, Temperature light is on Make sure vents aren’t blocked; allow projector to cool for one minute Unplug projector; wait one minute; plug in projector and turn it on: lamp lights Lamp must be replaced (page 33) Lamp turns on Temperature light “Change lamp” message appears at startup, lamp won’t turn on, Lamp light is turned on Lamp light This product is backed by a limited warranty. An extended warranty plan may be purchased from your dealer.
Using the keypad buttons Most buttons are described in detail in other sections, but here is an overview of their functions: power–turns the projector on (page 7) and off (page 12). menu–opens the on-screen menus (page 24). select–confirms choices made in the menus (page 24). up/down arrows–navigates to and adjusts settings in the menus (page 24). menu navigation buttons auto image–resets the projector to the source. presets–cycles through the available preset settings (page 26).
Using the remote control The remote uses two (2) provided AA batteries. They are easily installed by sliding the cover off the remote’s back, aligning the + and - ends of the batteries, sliding them into place, and then replacing the cover. navigation buttons Caution: When replacing the batteries, be aware that using batteries other than the type provided with the projector may risk severe damage to the remote. When disposing of the batteries, be sure to do so in an environmentally proper manner.
Using the audio connect audio cable To play sound from the projector, connect your source to the Audio In connector on the projector. To adjust the volume, use the buttons on the keypad. To adjust the balance or turn off the projector’s chime, use the Audio menu (see page 28). Troubleshooting audio If there is no sound, check the following: • Make sure the audio cable is connected. • Make sure mute isn’t active. • Make sure the volume is turned up enough. Press the Volume button on the keypad.
Optimizing computer images • Adjust the Keystone, Contrast, Brightness, Color, or Tint in the Picture menu. See page 25. After your computer is connected properly and the computer’s image is on the screen, you can optimize the image using the onscreen menus. For general information on using the menus, see page 24. • Change the Aspect ratio. Aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to image height. TV screens are usually 1.33:1, also known as 4:3. HDTV and most DVDs are 1.78:1, or 16:9.
Using the menus 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.) The Main menu appears. Use the arrow buttons to move up and down to highlight the desired submenu, then press the Select button. Menu button To change a menu setting, highlight it, press Select, then use the up and down arrow buttons to adjust the value, select an option using radio buttons, or turn the feature on or off using check boxes.
Picture menu To adjust the following six settings, highlight the setting, press Select, use the up and down arrows to adjust the values, then press select to confirm the changes. increasing keystone Keystone: adjusts the image vertically and makes a squarer image. You can also adjust keystone from the keypad. Contrast: controls the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the picture and changes the amount of black and white in the image.
Presets: Presets are provided that optimize the projector for displaying computer presentations, 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. There are also user-definable presets. To set a preset for the current source, adjust the image, select Save Settings in the Presets menu, then select Save User 1 (or 2 or 3).
Advanced settings The following 4 options are for computer and component sources only. Advanced Phase: adjusts the horizontal phase of a computer source. Tracking: adjusts the vertical scan of a computer source. Horizontal/Vertical Position: adjusts the position of a computer source. Sync Threshold Adjust: (enhanced and high definition sources only) If a hardware device, such as a DVD player, is not syncing properly with the projector, select this option to help it sync.
Settings menu Audio: allows adjustments to the volume and balance, and turns the projector’s startup Chime on and off. Audio Sources: allows you to assign a particular input to a specific source key when using an optional remote. Also allows selection of a default Power-up Source and enables or disables Autosource. Settings Sources>Power-up Source: this determines which source the projector checks first for active video during power-up.
PC Screen Saver Off: prevents your computer from going into Screen Save mode. This feature is only available if the USB portion of the computer cable is connected to your computer (page 5). Power Save: automatically turns the lamp off after no signals are detected for 20 minutes. After 10 additional minutes with no signal, the projector powers down. If an active signal is received before the projector powers down, the image will be displayed.
Custom Key (for use with optional remote only): allows you to assign a different function to the Custom button on the remote to quickly and easily use the effect. Only one effect can be enabled at a time. Highlight an effect and press Select to choose a different one. The default effect is About. • Blank: displays an empty screen. • Mute: turns off all sound. • Aspect Ratio: toggles among 4:3, 16:9, and Native (see page 25). • Source: cycles through available sources.
PIN feature The PIN (personal identification number) feature allows you to password protect your projector. Once you enable the PIN feature, you must enter the PIN before you can project an image. To use this feature, you must register your projector at www.infocus.com/ register and follow the instructions there to get a default PIN. The PIN consists of a sequence of 5 navigation button presses. The navigation buttons are menu, select, up arrow and down arrow.
Maintenance clean the lens with a soft dry cloth and non-abrasive cleaner Cleaning the lens 1 Apply a non-abrasive camera lens cleaner to a soft, dry cloth. Avoid 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 the lens in a circular motion. If you don’t intend to use the projector immediately, replace the lens cap.
Replacing the projection lamp The lamp hour timer in the Service Info menu counts the number of hours the lamp has been in use. Twenty hours before the specified end of the lamp’s life, the message “Replace lamp” briefly appears on the screen at each startup. When the expected lamp life has been reached, the Lamp indicator icon lights red (page 12). Service Info menu NOTE: You can order new lamp housings from www.infocus.com (in select areas), your retailer or your dealer.
• Be extremely careful when removing the lamp housing. In the unlikely event that the lamp ruptures, small glass fragments may be generated. The lamp module is designed to contain most of these fragments, but use caution when removing it. Before replacing a ruptured lamp, clean the lamp compartment and dispose of cleaning materials. Wash hands after lamp replacement. This product has a lamp which contains a very small amount of mercury.
Cleaning the lamp filter screens In dirty or dusty environments, the dust filter screens on the lamp module and lamp door and in the lamp compartment can become clogged, causing high temperatures inside the lamp module. These high temperatures can impact lamp performance and operating life. Routine maintenance to remove dust and dirt from the screens lowers the lamp operating temperature and prolongs lamp life. To maximize lamp life you will need to clean the screens every 250 hours.
Appendix Projected image size Table 2: Image sizes Distance to screen (feet/m) 5/1.5 10/3 15/4.6 20/6.1 30/9.1 32.8/10 Minimum Diagonal (feet/m) Maximum Diagonal (feet/m) Minimum Horizontal (feet/m) Maximum Horizontal (feet/m) 2.75/0.83 5.5/1.65 8.25/2.53 11/3.36 16.5/5.01 18.0/5.5 3.4/1.02 6.8/2.04 10.2/3.13 13.6/4.15 20.4/6.19 22.3/6.8 2.2/0.66 4.41/1.32 6.61/2.03 8.81/2.69 13.22/4.01 14.45/4.41 2.73/0.82 5.46/1.64 8.2/2.51 10.93/3.33 16.39/4.97 17.92/5.
INDEX A Advanced setting 27 Aspect Ratio 25, 30 audio 22 Audio In connector 5, 9 audio volume 11 audio, troubleshooting 22 Auto Power 28 Autosource 28 B Blank screen 29 Brightness 8 C Ceiling 28 cleaning the lamp filter screens 35 cleaning the lens 32 Color 11, 25 Color Control 27 Color Space 27 Color Temperature 27 colors are incorrect 18 computer connections optional 5 required 5 computer image optimize 23 troubleshooting 13 connecting computer 5 external speakers 22 video device 9 connector panel 4 conta
lock, security 32 Low Power 28 M Macintosh troubleshooting 15 Main menu 24 menu system 24 Monitor connector 6 N no computer image 14 no startup screen 13 O only startup screen appears 13 onscreen menus 24 Overscan 27 P password-protecting the projector 31 PC Screen Saver 29 personal identification number 31 Picture menu 25 PIN 31 Position 27 power cable 5, 9 Power Save 12, 29 Power-up Source 28 presentation features 23 projected image sizes 36 projector adjusting the height 8, 10 connector panel 4 customizi
