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Personal projection. Per fected. DP1200x User’s Guide...
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This entire user’s guide is available on the enclosed CD as an Adobe Acrobat pdf file in the following languages: English, French, German, Italian, Norwe- gian, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese. Before using this projector, please read these instructions.
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Manufacturer: InFocus Corporation, 27500 SW Parkway Ave. Wilsonville, Oregon 97070 USA European Office: Strawinskylaan 585, 1077 XX Amsterdam, The Netherlands We declare under our sole responsibility that the projector conforms to the following directives and norms: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC...
Important Operating Considerations Do not place the projector on a tablecloth or other soft covering that may block the vents. Intake vents are placed along the left, front and back sides of the projector. Exhaust vents are placed along the right side of the projec- tor.
Introduction Your new digital projector packs great performance into a shape and size customized for the mobile professional. It fits comfortably in your laptop bag then transitions easily into your presentation environment. It is easy to connect, easy to use, and easy to maintain.
Connect the black end of the computer cable to the Computer in connector on the projector. Connect the blue end to the video (VGA) port on your com- puter. If you are using a desktop computer with a single VGA port, you first need to disconnect the monitor from that computer’s video port.
Make sure your laptop’s external video port is active. Many laptops do not automatically turn on their external video port when a projector is connected. Refer to your computer’s documentation to learn the activation commands specific for your computer. For example, some lap- tops use a key combination of FN + F5 to turn the external display on and off.
First-time projector use with Windows 98 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 Wiz- ard to load the correct driver (which was installed with your Windows operating system).
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Skip this page if you did not connect the USB portion of the computer cable. The USB connection enables slide advance during presentations and projector control software. For Windows 98: • If you connected the USB cable, the Add New Hardware Wizard appears again.
Adjusting the image Adjust the height of the projector, if necessary, by pressing the release but- ton to extend the elevator foot. Position the projector the desired distance from the screen at a 90 degree angle to the screen. See page 38 for a table listing screen sizes and distances.
Plug the audio cable into the other end of the audio cable adapter and into the audio in connector on the projector. Connect the black power cable to the connector on the side of the projector and to your electrical outlet. The Power LED on the keypad turns solid green and the fans start to run.
? No video image? Try pressing the Source or Auto Image button on the keypad. Get help on page 15. Adjust the height of the projector by pressing the release button to extend the elevator foot. Position the projector the desired distance from the screen at a 90 degree angle to the screen.
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Adjust the zoom using the tab or the focus using the dial by rotating them until the desired image size and sharpness are produced. adjust zoom and focus zoom focus adjust keystone If the image is not square, adjust the keystone using the buttons on the key- pad.
When Power Save is enabled, Screen Save is disabled. See page 31. Turning off the projector To turn off the projector, press the power button and verify that you want to turn the projector off by pressing the power button again within 3 seconds.
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Source Troubleshooting Problem No startup screen Only startup screen appears Solution Plug power cable in and press the power button. Remove lens cap. source Press the Source button Activate laptop’s external port or restart laptop Result Correct image Computer image projected...
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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) You may also need to set a different resolution on your computer, as shown on the following page Computer image projected...
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Image fuzzy or cropped Remote control not advancing PowerPoint slides Set your computer’s display resolution to the native resolution of the projector (Start>Settings>Control Panel>Display>Settings tab, select1024x768) For a laptop, disable laptop monitor or turn-on dual- display mode Connect computer cable (page 6), then...
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Projector troubleshooting Problem Image not square Edges of video image distorted Image not sharp Solution Adjust keystone on keypad Turn Overscan on in the Picture>Advanced menu Adjust Sharpness in the Picture>Advanced menu Result Square image Correct image Correct image...
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Image does not fit 16:9 screen Image reversed left to right Video image “torn” and fragmented A A B B Change aspect ratio to 16:9 in Picture>Aspect ratio menu Turn off Rear in Settings>System menu Change Video Standard in Picture>Advanced menu Correct image Correct image Correct image...
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Picture and Advanced menus. Also, adjust color and tint (video sources only). Make sure vents aren’t blocked; allow projector to cool for one minute Correct image COLOR Unplug projector; wait one minute; plug in projector and turn it on: lamp lights...
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Image not centered on screen This product is backed by a limited two-year warranty. An extended war- ranty plan may be purchased from your dealer. When sending the projector in for repair, we recommend shipping the unit in its original packing mate- rial, or having a professional packaging company pack the unit for ship- ping.
Most buttons are described in detail in other sections, but here is an over- view of their functions: power–turns the projector on (page 7) and off (page 14). menu–displays the on-screen menus (page 27). select–confirms choices made in the menus (page 27).
+ 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 computer). The range of optimum operation is about 30 feet (9.14m).
Using the audio To play sound from the projector, connect your source to the Audio In con- nector on the projector. To adjust the volume, use the buttons on the keypad. Troubleshooting audio If there is no sound, check the following: •...
The remote’s Effect button allows you to assign various features to the key. The default effect is About, which displays information about the projector and current source. You can select from Blank, Mute, Aspect Ratio, Source, Auto Image, Freeze, Zoom, and About. See page 32 for details.
Presets. This allows you to quickly recall these settings later. See page 29. Customizing the projector You can customize the projector for your specific setup and needs. See page 31 to page 33 for details on these features. •...
• The About menu provides a read-only display of information about the projector and source. Certain menu items may be hidden until a particular source is connected. For example, Sharpness is only available for video sources and will be hid- den when a computer source is active.
1.78:1, or 16:9. The default is 4:3, which displays the input resized up or down to fill the display area. Select Native to see the unmodified input with no resizing by the projector. Select 16:9 to watch enhanced widescreen DVDs.
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Presets: The provided Presets optimize the projector for displaying com- puter presentations, film images, and video images. (Film input is material originally captured on a film camera, like a movie; video input is material Presets originally captured on a video camera, like a TV show or sporting event.) You can use the preset as a starting point, then further customize the set- tings for each source.
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(The video standard options may vary depending on your region of the world.) If the projector is unable to detect the correct standard, the Color Temperature Color Control colors may not look right or the image may appear “torn.”...
Source. If no source is found, a blank screen displays. When Autosource is checked, Power-up Source determines which source the projector defaults to at power-up. If no signal is present, the projector checks the sources in order until a source is found or until power down.
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Screen Save: automatically blanks the screen with a black color after no sig- nals are detected for a preset number of minutes (the default is 30 minutes). The image returns when an active source is detected or a remote or keypad button is pressed.
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Language: allows you to select a language for the onscreen display of menus and messages. Language Service: to use these features, highlight them and press Select. Service menu Factory Reset: restores all settings (except Lamp Hours) to their default after displaying a confirmation dialog box. Lamp Reset: resets the lamp hours counter in the About menu to zero after displaying a confirmation dialog box.
Abrasive cleaners, solvents or other harsh chemicals might scratch the lens. 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. clean the lens with a soft dry cloth...
Turn off the projector and unplug the power cable. Wait 60 minutes to allow the projector to cool thoroughly. Turn the projector upside down and loosen the two screws on the lamp door. Pry the door straight up to disengage the power interrupt connec- tor (located on the underside of the door) and remove the lamp door.
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WARNINGS: • To avoid burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 60 minutes before you replace the lamp. • Do not drop the lamp module. The glass may shatter and cause injury.
Appendix Accessories Standard Accessories (ship with the projector) Part Number Protective Sleeve 110-0694-xx Accessory Pouch 110-0693-xx Shipping Box (with packaging) 110-0696-xx Computer Cable 6.6 ft (2 m) SP-DVI-A S-Video Cable 6 ft (1.8 m) 210-0125-xx S-video to RCA Adapter 515-0027-xx Audio Cable 6 ft (1.8 m)
Red LED Behavior and Projector Errors If the projector is not functioning properly and the red LED is blinking, con- sult Table 2 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.
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INDEX About 32 accessories 5, 37 activation commands for laptops 7 Advanced menu 30 advancing slides 6 Aspect Ratio 32 audio 24 audio adapter 11 Audio In connector 6, 11 audio volume 13 Auto Image 22, 32 Auto Power 31 Blank Screen 32 blinking green 14 blinking red 14...
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• 90 Day/500 Hour Replacement Lamp Warranty - Lamp Products purchased in projectors or separately as replacements after the original projector purchase is Ninety (90) days or 500 hours, whichever comes first. During the Warranty period for the Product, InFocus warrants that Replacement lamps, which are purchased at the time of projec- tor purchase, will have a 90-day or 500 hour warranty, whichever comes first, from the date the spare lamp is put into use.
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Limited Warranty Period The Limited Warranty period commences on the date of purchase by the end-user customer for both the 2 year Product Warranty and the 1 year Accessory Warranty. 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).
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE… call InFocus Corporation Customer Ser vice directly at 1-800-799-9911. SUPPORT IS FREE between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday. Support is available in North America after hours and weekends for a fee at 1-888-592-6800. Or, send us an e-mail at techsupport@infocus.com.