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K1 RG.fm Page 1 Thursday, November 8, 2007 9:08 AM Declaration of Conformity FCC Warning Manufacturer: InFocus Corporation, 27500 SW Parkway Ave. Wilsonville, Oregon 97070 USA European Office: Louis Armstrongweg 110, 1311 RL Almere, The Netherlands We declare under our sole responsibility that this projector conform to the following directives and norms: Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
K1 RG.fm Page 2 Thursday, November 8, 2007 9:08 AM Table of Contents Important Operating Considerations for Safety Introduction 3 • Positioning the projector Choosing the aspect ratio 5 6 Place the projector in a horizontal position no greater than 15 degrees off axis. • Connecting a video device Video connectors Digital connections HDMI 1.
Introduction Your new InFocus projector is specifically designed for home theater applications. It sets a high standard using the latest DLP™ technology and new DNX™ video processing from Pixelworks™. The projector has 1920x1080 resolution (1080p). Whether you are watching movies or High Definition broadcasts or playing the latest video game, you will enjoy amazing image quality. Product specifications To read the latest specifications, be sure to visit our website at www.infocus.
K1 RG.fm Page 4 Thursday, November 8, 2007 9:08 AM Connector Panel composite RCA Remove the cable cover, if attached, to access the connector panel. Replace the cover after the projector is installed, if desired. S-video The projector provides the following connection options: • M1-DA/DVI (Digital Visual Interface) • HDMI™ (High Definition Multimedia Interface) • Component (RCA) • S-video • Composite video (RCA) See “Video connectors” on page 7 for details.
K1 RG.fm Page 5 Thursday, November 8, 2007 9:08 AM Positioning the projector Table 1: Range of distance to the screen for a given screen size To determine where to position the projector, consider the size and shape of your screen, the location of your power outlets, and the distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment. Here are some guidelines: • Position the projector on a flat surface at a right angle to the screen. The projector must be at least 4.9 feet (1.
K1 RG.fm Page 6 Thursday, November 8, 2007 9:08 AM Choosing the aspect ratio 16:9 image 16:9 image input 16:9 aspect ratio 9 9 16 16 4:3 image input 4:3 aspect ratio 4:3 image on 16:9 screen 3 9 16 4 NOTE: If you purchase an optional anamorphic lens, select the Letterbox option to achieve the 2.35:1 aspect ratio. black bars What you plan to project will also help you choose between 4:3 and 16:9. For example, most TV shows are 4:3, while most movies are 16:9.
Connecting a video device You can connect video devices such as HDTV receivers, HD-DVD players, VCRs, camcorders, digital cameras, video game consoles, and TV tuners to the projector. Connect the audio from your video device to your stereo system to get sound. You can connect the projector to most video devices that can output video. You cannot directly connect the coaxial cable that enters your house from a cable or satellite company, the signal must pass through a tuner first.
K1 RG.fm Page 8 Thursday, November 8, 2007 9:08 AM HDMI 1.3 connection Computer connections HDMI is a standard, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. HDMI provides an interface between sources, such as set-top boxes, DVD players, and receivers and your projector. Plug an HDMI cable into the video-out connector on the video device and into the HDMI connector on the projector. You can connect a computer’s VGA connector to the M1-DA/DVI input on the projector using an M1-A cable.
Displaying an image plug in Power cord Connect the power cord to the Power connector on the back of the projector and to your electrical outlet. NOTE: Always use the power cord that shipped with the projector. Press the Power button on the remote. The Power light on the Status Indicator Panel blinks green and the fans start to run. When the lamp comes on, the start up screen displays and the Power light is solid green. It can take a minute for the image to achieve full brightness.
Adjust the zoom and focus. zoom (rear ring) adjust zoom and focus focus (front ring) If the image is not square, adjust the keystone using the Picture menu. See page 20 for details. adjust keystone Adjust the volume on your stereo receiver. Your projector has been factory optimized for very good performance no matter what the source. However, if you wish to make further changes you can optimize the image using onscreen menus.
K1 RG.fm Page 11 Thursday, November 8, 2007 9:08 AM Shutting down the projector Table 2: Status indicator light behavior and meaning Power Save The projector also has a Power Save feature that automatically turns the lamp off after no active sources are detected and no user interaction with the projector is performed for 20 minutes. By default, this feature is on. See page 24. Status Indicator Meaning Power, green Powering up or powered up Solid: the lamp is on and an image is displayed.
Problem Solution Result no start up screen plug power cord in back of projector press power button on remote correct image only start up screen appears connect active source image projected press the Source button 12
Problem Solution Result image not centered on screen move projector, adjust zoom, adjust height correct image image not square Adjust Keystone in Picture menu. If using in tabletop mode, tilt the projector up or down.
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image reversed left to right turn off rear in Settings>System menu correct image A projected colors don’t match source AB adjust color, tint, color temperature, brightness, contrast in the menus. Verify cable connections.
“Change lamp” message appears at startup or Lamp light is turned on lamp must be replaced (see page 27) Lamp light Still need assistance? If you need assistance, visit our website at www.infocus.com or call us. This product is backed by a limited warranty. An extended warranty plan may be purchased from your retailer or dealer. When sending the projector in for repair, we recommend shipping the unit in its original packing material, or having a professional packaging company pack the unit.
K1 RG.fm Page 17 Thursday, November 8, 2007 9:08 AM Using the remote control The remote uses two (2) 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. To operate, point the remote at the projection screen or at the front of the projector (not at the video device or computer). The range of optimum operation is up to 30 feet (9.14m).
K1 RG.fm Page 18 Thursday, November 8, 2007 9:08 AM Optimizing video images Customizing the projector Your projector has been factory optimized for excellent performance no matter what the source. However, if you wish to make further changes you can optimize the image using onscreen menus. For general information on using the menus, see page 19. You can customize the projector for your specific setup and needs. See page 24 to page 26 for details on these features.
K1 RG.fm Page 19 Thursday, November 8, 2007 9:08 AM Using the menus remote navigation buttons To open the menus, press the Menu button on the 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.
K1 RG.fm Page 20 Thursday, November 8, 2007 9:08 AM Picture menu Picture menu To adjust the following settings, highlight the setting, press Select, use the up and down arrows to adjust the values, then press Select to confirm the changes. Keystone: adjusts the image vertically and makes a squarer image. Tilt the projector up or down to adjust for keystone before using the digital keystone correction in the menu. Image Shift: moves the image vertically.
K1 RG.fm Page 21 Thursday, November 8, 2007 9:08 AM Presets: This allows you to customize settings and save the settings to be restored later. To restore the factory default settings, choose Factory Reset in the Settings>Service menu. Presets To set a preset for the current source, adjust the image, select Save Settings in the Presets menu, then choose Save User 1, 2, or 3. You can recall these settings in the future by selecting the appropriate user presets.
K1 RG.fm Page 22 Thursday, November 8, 2007 9:08 AM Advanced menu Remember that not all options in the menus are available for all sources/signals. Iris: adjusts the aperture of the iris from 0 to 100 (fully open) to regulate the amount of light emitting from the projector. Close the aperture to increase the contrast in dark images. Advanced menu Phase: adjusts the horizontal phase of a computer source. Tracking: adjusts the vertical scan of a computer source.
K1 RG.fm Page 23 Thursday, November 8, 2007 9:08 AM Color Temperature: changes the intensity of the colors. Select a value. Native means an uncorrected/unchanged color temperature. Other values change the white point of the colors. 6500K (the default setting) is generally used for film content and 9300K is used for TV video. Color Temperature Color Gamut: sets the total number of possible displayable colors (gamut).
K1 RG.fm Page 24 Thursday, November 8, 2007 9:08 AM Settings menu Sources: allows programming of source buttons, enables autosource, and enables the SCART RGB source. When Autosource is selected, the Source Enable feature indicates which sources the projector attempts to lock onto. You can use the Source Enable feature to eliminate certain sources from this search, which will speed the search. By default, the check boxes for all sources are checked except SCART RGB.
K1 RG.fm Page 25 Thursday, November 8, 2007 9:08 AM Display Messages: displays status messages (such as “Searching”) in the lowerleft corner of the screen.Translucent OSD (On Screen Display): makes the menus translucent. This prevents the image from being completely covered by the menus while you are making image adjustments. Sleep Timer: automatically turns off the projector after 4 hours. Power Save: automatically turns the lamp off after no signals are detected for 20 minutes.
K1 RG.fm Page 26 Thursday, November 8, 2007 9:08 AM Service: To use these features, highlight them and press Select. Factory Reset: restores all settings to their default. Reset Lamp hours: resets the lamp hours used counter in the Service Info menu to zero. Do this only after changing the lamp. Service menu Test Pattern: displays a test pattern.
K1 RG.fm Page 27 Thursday, November 8, 2007 9:08 AM Maintenance Replacing the projection lamp The lamp hours timer in the Service Info menu counts the number of hours the lamp has been in use. Twenty hours before the lamp life expires, a message appears on the screen at startup indicating that you should change the lamp. The LED on top of the projector also blinks red twice to indicate that the lamp should be changed. Lamp hours used NOTE: You can order new lamp housings from www.infocus.
4 Loosen the two captive screws on the lamp door and lift the door off. 5 Loosen the two captive screws that attach the lamp housing to the projector. 6 Carefully remove the lamp housing. Dispose of the lamp in an environmentally proper manner. 7 Install the new lamp housing and tighten the screws. 8 Replace the lamp door. 9 Replace the base or ceiling mount plate, if necessary. 10 Plug in the power cord and press the Power button on the remote to turn the projector back on.
Projector dimensions for ceiling mount installations Appendix All values in millimeters (mm). 475.82 You can use these codes to program another remote to learn the projector’s remote functions. 119.91 Description 68.95 36.54 Function 79.2 To activate discrete mode, press and hold the Custom button on the remote for 10 seconds. The back light blinks twice when discrete mode is entered. The remote buttons are now remapped to new functions as listed below.
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