SP4805-02_usrguide.fm Page 1 Friday, June 11, 2004 8:22 AM Declaration of Conformity FCC Warning Manufacturer: InFocus Corporation, 27700B SW Parkway Ave. Wilsonville, Oregon 97070 USA European Office: Strawinskylaan 585, 1077 XX Amsterdam, 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.
SP4805-02_usrguide.fm Page 2 Friday, June 11, 2004 8:22 AM If you are experienced in setting up projection systems, use the Quick Setup card that is included with the projector. For complete details on connecting and operating the projector, refer to this User’s Guide. Electronic versions of this User’s Guide in multiple languages are available on our website.
SP4805-02_usrguide.fm Page 3 Friday, June 11, 2004 8:22 AM Important Operating Considerations for Safety • Place the projector in a horizontal position no greater than 15 degrees off axis. • Locate the projector in a well-ventilated area without any obstructions to intake or exhaust vents. Do not place the projector on a tablecloth or other soft covering that may block the vents. • Locate the projector at least 4' (1.2 m) away from any heating or cooling vents.
Introduction Congratulations and thank you for your excellent choice of a superior digital image projection device. Your new InFocus® ScreenPlay™ 4805 projector is specifically designed for home cinema applications. The ScreenPlay 4805 sets a high standard using the latest DLP™ technology and new DCDi Plus video processing from Faroudja™. Whether you are watching movies or High Definition broadcasts or playing the latest video game, you will enjoy amazing image quality.
SP4805-02_usrguide.fm Page 5 Friday, June 11, 2004 8:22 AM Connector Panel RCA component The projector provides both computer and video connection options, including: • DVI (M1-DA) • Component SD/ED/HD (RCA) • S-video • Composite audio/video (RCA) The projector also provides the following connectors: • Audio out • 12 volt DC output (see below) 12 volt DC output 12 volt DC output +12v The 3.5mm mini-jack trigger provides a 12 volt DC output.
SP4805-02_usrguide.fm Page 6 Friday, June 11, 2004 8:22 AM Positioning the projector 12 ft. • f t. • 5 ft. 10 ft high image If you are installing the projector on the ceiling, refer to the installation guide that comes with the Ceiling Mount Kit for more information. To turn the image upside down, see “Ceiling” on page 38. We recommend using an authorized ceiling mount. Projection angle in 16:9 mode Position the projector the desired distance from the screen.
SP4805-02_usrguide.fm Page 7 Friday, June 11, 2004 8:22 AM Projector and Device Connector Guide The following illustration and table should help you find the connectors to use and obtain the best resolution possible from your input devices, such as computers, standard VCRs, DVD players (progressive and interlaced), HDTV sources, TV and satellite tuners, camcorders, video games (progressive and interlaced), and laser disc players.
SP4805-02_usrguide.fm Page 8 Friday, June 11, 2004 8:22 AM Video Device Standard Broadcast TV (not HDTV) via: cable, digital cable, satellite TV, DVD, or VCR Standard Video Camera Standard Video Game Video Compatibility If Your Device Connector Is Attach to Adapter or Labeled Connector on Projector For Setup Instructions, see Comments NTSC, PAL, and SECAM formats Composite video or S-video Composite video or S-video Composite (RCA) video connection on page 16. Not for progressive (i.e.
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Connecting a computer source connect computer cable Required computer connections Connect one end of the provided computer cable (see page 15 for connecting video devices) to the blue DVI Computer In connector on the projector. Connect the other ends (USB and VESA) to the USB and VGA ports on your computer. If you are using a desktop computer, you will need to disconnect the monitor cable from the computer’s video port first.
SP4805-02_usrguide.fm Page 11 Friday, June 11, 2004 8:22 AM Displaying a computer source image remove lens cap Remove the lens cap. Toggle the Power switch on the side of the projector to the On position. toggle Power switch The LED flashes green and the fans start to run. When the lamp comes on, the start up screen displays and the LED is steady green. It can take a minute for the image to achieve full brightness. ? No start up screen? Get help on page 20. Turn on your computer.
Adjusting the image adjust height If necessary, adjust the height of the projector by pressing the release button to extend the foot. rotate leveling foot If necessary, rotate the leveling foot located at the rear of the projector. elevator foot Avoid placing your hands near the hot exhaust vent in front of the projector. Position the projector the desired distance from the screen at a 90 degree angle to the screen. See page 43 for a table listing screen sizes and distances. Adjust the zoom or focus.
SP4805-02_usrguide.fm Page 13 Friday, June 11, 2004 8:22 AM Using the projector with Windows 98 for the first time a The first time you connect a computer running Windows 98 to the projector, the computer recognizes the projector as “new hardware” and the Add New Hardware Wizard appears. Follow these instructions to use the Wizard to load the correct driver (which was installed with your Windows operating system).
SP4805-02_usrguide.fm Page 14 Friday, June 11, 2004 8:22 AM Skip this page if you did not connect a USB mouse cable For Windows 98: • If you connected the USB cable, the Add New Hardware Wizard appears again. Drivers must be installed to use the USB functionality. • The Wizard launches three times. The first time it detects a USB Composite Device. The second time a USB Human Interface Device (for the keyboard). The third time it detects a USB Human Interface Device (for the mouse).
SP4805-02_usrguide.fm Page 15 Friday, June 11, 2004 8:22 AM Connecting a video device You can connect video devices such as VCRs, DVD players, camcorders, digital cameras, video game consoles, HDTV receivers, and TV tuners to the projector. There is also an audio input via the red and white A/V connectors. You can connect the audio directly to the projector to get sound from the built-in speaker, or you can connect the audio to your stereo system via the Audio Out connector.
Video device connections Composite (RCA) video connection Plug the provided composite A/V cable’s yellow connector into the videoout connector on the video device. Plug the other yellow connector into the yellow Video 2 connector on the projector. connect A/V cable Plug a white connector into the left audio out connector on the video device and plug a red connector into the right audio out connector on the video device.
SP4805-02_usrguide.fm Page 17 Friday, June 11, 2004 8:22 AM Component (RCA) connection To connect a progressive scan DVD or HD source, use the component connector. Connect a component video cable with red, green, and blue RCA connectors into the source device’s component connector. Connect the other three end of the component cable into the Component Video connector on the projector.
SP4805-02_usrguide.fm Page 18 Friday, June 11, 2004 8:22 AM Displaying video remove lens cap Remove the lens cap. Toggle the Power switch on the side of the projector to the On position. toggle Power switch The LED flashes green and the fans start to run. When the lamp comes on, the start-up screen is displayed and the LED is steady green. It can take a minute for the image to achieve full brightness. ? No start up screen? Get help on page 21. Plug in and turn on your video device.
Adjust the zoom and focus. adjust zoom and focus focus (thin ring) If the image is not square, adjust the keystone using the buttons on the keypad. Press the top Keystone button to reduce the upper part of the image, and press the bottom Keystone button to reduce the lower part. Adjust the volume on the keypad or remote. Adjust the Contrast, Brightness, Color, Tint, or Aspect Ratio in the Picture menu. See page 33 for help with the menus and these adjustments.
Shutting down the projector Troubleshooting your setup The projector automatically displays a black screen after no active source is detected for 30 minutes. This black 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. If your image appears correctly on the screen, skip to the next section. If it does not, troubleshoot the setup.
Problem Solution Result no start up screen plug power cord in projector’s left side remove lens cap toggle power switch correct image only start up screen appears press the Computer button activate laptop’s external port computer image projected 21
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SP4805-02_usrguide.fm Page 27 Friday, June 11, 2004 8:22 AM Problem Solution Result “Change lamp” message appears at startup or lamp won’t turn on and LED blinking red lamp must be replaced (see page 40) lamp turns on Start u Scre p en LED replace lamp 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. Please insure your shipment for its full value.
SP4805-02_usrguide.fm Page 28 Friday, June 11, 2004 8:22 AM Using the remote control The remote uses two (2) provided AAA 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 projector (not at the video device or computer). The range of optimum operation is up to 30 feet (9.14m).
SP4805-02_usrguide.fm Page 29 Friday, June 11, 2004 8:22 AM Using the audio connect audio cable Using the projector’s speakers To use the projector’s speaker, connect your source to the Audio In connectors (L and/or R) on the projector’s composite connectors. To adjust the volume, press the Volume buttons on the keypad or remote. To mute the sound, press the Mute button on the remote. Troubleshooting Audio If you aren’t hearing the audio, check the following: • Make sure the audio cable is connected.
SP4805-02_usrguide.fm Page 30 Friday, June 11, 2004 8:22 AM Using the keypad buttons Most buttons are described in detail in other sections, but here is an overview of their functions: Menu–opens the on-screen menus (page 32). menu navigation buttons Select–confirms choices made in the menus (page 32). Up/Down arrows–navigates to and adjusts settings in the menus (page 32). Auto Image–resets the projector to the source. Presets–cycles through the available preset settings (page 34).
SP4805-02_usrguide.fm Page 31 Friday, June 11, 2004 8:22 AM press the Resize button on the remote to cycle through the options. See page 28. Optimizing computer images 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 32. • Adjust the Keystone, Contrast, or Brightness in the Picture menu (page 33). • Change the Aspect Ratio.
SP4805-02_usrguide.fm Page 32 Friday, June 11, 2004 8:22 AM Using the menus keypad navigation buttons Main menu 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.
SP4805-02_usrguide.fm Page 33 Friday, June 11, 2004 8:22 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. You can also adjust keystone from the keypad.
SP4805-02_usrguide.fm Page 34 Friday, June 11, 2004 8:22 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.
SP4805-02_usrguide.fm Page 35 Friday, June 11, 2004 8:22 AM Advanced menu Chroma Detail: This adjusts the color sharpness. Luma Detail: This adjusts the overall sharpness (edge enhancement) of the Luma signal. Advanced menu Noise Reduction: adjusts signal noise reduction. Choose Off to have no noise reduction, choose Auto to have the software determine the amount of noise reduction, or choose Manual and adjust the Level.
SP4805-02_usrguide.fm Page 36 Friday, June 11, 2004 8:22 AM Color Space: This option applies to computer and component video sources. It allows you to select a color space that has been specifically tuned for the input signal. When Auto is selected, the projector automatically determines the standard. To choose a different setting, turn off Auto, then choose RGB for computer sources, choose either REC709 or REC601 for component video sources.
SP4805-02_usrguide.fm Page 37 Friday, June 11, 2004 8:22 AM Video Standard: when it is set to Auto, the projector attempts to automatically pick the video standard based on the input signal it receives. (The video standard options may vary depending on your region of the world.) If the projector is unable to detect the correct standard, the colors may not look right or the image may appear “torn.
SP4805-02_usrguide.fm Page 38 Friday, June 11, 2004 8:22 AM Settings menu Settings menu Audio: allows adjustments to Volume of the internal speaker and allows a chime to play when starting the projector. Adjustments can also be made from the projector’s keypad and the remote. Audio Sources: determines which source the projector checks first for active video during power-up. When Autosource is selected, the Source Enable feature indicates which sources the projector attempts to lock onto.
SP4805-02_usrguide.fm Page 39 Friday, June 11, 2004 8:22 AM Startup Logo: allows you to display a blank screen instead of the default screen at startup, and when no source is detected. Startup Logo Blank Screen: determines what color is displayed when you press the Blank button on the remote. Blank Screen Language: allows you to select a language for the onscreen display. Language menu Service menu Service: To use these features, highlight them and press Select.
SP4805-02_usrguide.fm Page 40 Friday, June 11, 2004 8:22 AM Maintenance 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.
4 Loosen the two captive screws that attach the lamp housing to the projector. 5 Detach the lamp connector from the projector by depressing the locking tab on the connector and lightly pulling it free. WARNING: To avoid burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 30 minutes before you replace the lamp. Do not drop the lamp housing or touch the glass bulb! The glass may shatter and cause injury. Be extremely careful when removing the lamp housing.
SP4805-02_usrguide.fm Page 42 Friday, June 11, 2004 8:22 AM Cleaning the Lamp Housing Screens In dirty or dusty environments, the two dust filter screens in the lamp housing can become clogged, causing high temperatures and premature lamp failure. Routine maintenance to remove dust from the screens lowers the lamp operating temperature and prolongs lamp life. To maximize lamp life you should clean the screen at least every 250 hours depending upon environmental conditions.
SP4805-02_usrguide.fm Page 43 Friday, June 11, 2004 8:22 AM Appendix Projected Image Size NOTE: Visit our website for an interactive image size calculator. Table 2: Range of distance to the screen for a given screen size for the projector Projection Ratio Diagonal Screen Size (inches/m) Image Width (inches/m) Wide Zoom Position (0.66) 40/1.02 40/1.02 50/1.27 50/1.27 60/1.52 60/1.52 100/2.54 100/2.54 150/3.81 150/3.81 200/5.08 200/5.08 34.86/0.89 34.86/0.89 43.58/1.11 43.58/1.11 52.291.33 52.291.33 87.
SP4805-02_usrguide.fm Page 44 Friday, June 11, 2004 8:22 AM Red LED Behavior and Projector Errors If the projector is not functioning properly and the LED is blinking red, consult Table 3 to determine a possible cause. There are two-second pauses between the blinking cycles. Visit our website for more details on the red LED error codes. Table 3: Red LED Behavior Explanation One (1) blink The lamp won't strike after five (5) attempts. Check the lamp and lamp door installations for loose connections.
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SP4805-02_usrguide.fm Page 48 Friday, June 11, 2004 8:22 AM THIS WARRANTY SETS FORTH INFOCUS' MAXIMUM LIABILITY FOR ITS PRODUCT. THIS WARRANTY EXTENDS ONLY TO PRODUCTS PURCHASED FROM INFOCUS OR AN INFOCUS AUTHORIZED RESELLER.
original purchase, to the manufacturer (Purchaser must bear all tax, duty and freight), or the Purchaser must bear charges for the warranty repair. Limited Warranty Period The Limited Warranty periods hereof commence on the date of purchase by the end-user customer. These Limited Warranty provisions shall apply only to the end-user purchaser (first person or entity that purchased a new Product for personal or business use and not for the purpose of distribution or resale).
Maintenance 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.
4 Loosen the two captive screws that attach the lamp housing to the projector. 5 Detach the lamp connector from the projector by depressing the locking tab on the connector and lightly pulling it free. WARNING: To avoid burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 30 minutes before you replace the lamp. Do not drop the lamp housing or touch the glass bulb! The glass may shatter and cause injury. Be extremely careful when removing the lamp housing.
