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  • Page 1 Meeting room easy. Install ready. DP8200x User’s Guide...
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4 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 conforms to the following directives and norms: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Do not place objects in the areas along the side and in the front of the projector 2 ft (.6m) 2 ft (.6m)

  • Page 7: Introduction

    The projector is easy to connect, easy to use, easy to maintain. An Interac- tive Display on the top of the projector gives you constant feedback on the status of the projector.
  • Page 8 If you connect your projection screen to the trigger with an optional cable, when you turn on the projector the screen will move down; when you turn the projector off, the screen will return to the storage position.

  • Page 9: Connecting A Computer

    Optional computer connections To control your computer’s mouse using the projector’s remote control, con- nect the USB cable to the USB connector on the projector and on your com- puter. USB drivers must be installed to use the USB feature. For more information, see page 11.
  • Page 10 M1-D cable, connect one end of that cable to the M1 port on your computer, and connect the other end to the Computer 1 connector on the projector. You can control the projector from an LCD control panel or computer by connecting an RS-232 cable to the projector’s Serial connector.

  • Page 11: Displaying A Computer Image

    Displaying a computer image Remove the lens cap. Press the power switch to position “1” on the back of the projector, then press the Power button on the top of the projector or the remote. The LED flashes green and the fans start to run. When the lamp comes on, the startup screen is displayed and the LED is steady green.

  • Page 12: First-Time Projector Use With Windows 98

    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).
  • Page 13 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 two times. The first time it detects a USB Human Interface Device (for the key- board).

  • Page 14: Adjusting The Image

    Adjusting the image Adjust the height of the projector, if necessary, by pressing the release but- ton to extend the elevator foot. Rotate the leveling foot (located at the bottom back right corner), if neces- sary. Position the projector the desired distance from the screen at a 90 degree angle to the screen.

  • Page 15: Connecting A Video Device

    Plug the remaining white connector into the left audio in connector on the projector (to the right of the yellow Video 2 connector), and plug the red connector into the right audio in connector on the projector.

  • Page 16: Displaying A Video Image

    Displaying a video image Remove the lens cap. Press the power switch to position “1” on the back of the projector, then press the Power button on the top of the projector. The LED flashes green and the fans start to run. When the lamp comes on, the startup screen is displayed and the LED is steady green.
  • Page 17 Adjust the zoom or focus rings by rotating them until the desired image size and focus are produced. 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.

  • Page 18: Shutting Down The Projector

    When Power Save is enabled, Screen Save is disabled. See page 34. 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.
  • Page 19 Source Troubleshooting Problem No startup screen Only startup screen appears Solution Plug power cable in, press power switch, press power button. Remove lens cap. Press the Computer button Activate laptop’s external port or restart laptop Result Correct image Computer image projected...
  • Page 20 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 in the following problem, “Image fuzzy or cropped”...
  • Page 21 Image fuzzy or cropped Remote control not controlling my computer’s mouse 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 USB cable (page 7) then load USB drivers, if needed (page 10).
  • Page 22 Projector troubleshooting Problem Image not square Image not sharp Image does not fit 16:9 screen Solution Adjust keystone on keypad or Picture menu Adjust the focus lens or Sharpness in the Picture>Advanced menu Change aspect ratio to 16:9 in Picture>Aspect ratio menu...
  • Page 23 Image upside down Image reversed left to right Projected colors don’t match source COLOR Turn off Ceiling in Settings>System menu Turn off Rear in Settings>System menu Adjust color, tint, color temperature, brightness, contrast in the menus Correct image Correct image Correct image COLOR...
  • Page 24 Lamp won’t turn on, LED blinking red (page 16) blinks Make sure vents aren’t blocked; allow projector to cool for one minute Lamp must be replaced (page 38) Unplug projector; wait one minute; plug in projector and turn it on: lamp lights Lamp turns on...
  • Page 25 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.

  • Page 26: Using The Keypad Buttons

    Most buttons are described in detail in other sections, but here is an over- view of their functions: power–turns the projector on (page 9) and off (page 14). menu–opens the on-screen menus (page 29). select–confirms choices made in the menus (page 29).

  • Page 27: Using The Remote Control

    See page 29 for more info on the menus. The remote also has a power button to turn the projector on and off (see page 16 for shutdown info), volume and mute buttons to control the sound, a backlight button to light the remote’s buttons in the dark, and video and...

  • Page 28: Using The Audio

    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 or remote. To adjust the bass, treble, balance, or loudness, use the Audio menu (see page 33).

  • Page 29: Optimizing Computer Images

    See page 34. • Two menu options, Power Save and Screen Save, are provided to auto- matically shut down the projector after several minutes of inactivity or display a blank screen. This helps preserve lamp life. See page 33 and page 34.

  • Page 30: Optimizing Video Images

    Adjust the Room Lighting. Select Dark if you are in a dark room, Light if in a bright room (page 31). Customizing the projector You can customize the projector for your specific setup and needs. See page 33 to page 37 for details on these features. •...

  • Page 31: Using The Menus

    • The About menu provides a read-only display of information about the projector and source. Certain menu items may be grayed out until a particular source is con- nected. For example, Sharpness is only available for video sources and will be hidden when a computer source is active.

  • Page 32: Picture Menu

    Picture menu To adjust the following six settings, highlight the setting, press Select, use Vertical Keystone the up and down arrows to adjust the values, then press select to confirm the changes. increasing keystone decreasing keystone Vertical Keystone: adjusts the image vertically and makes a squarer image. You can also adjust vertical keystone from the keypad.
  • Page 33 Save User 1, 2, or 3. You can recall these settings in the future by selecting the appropriate user presets. Room Lighting: This features optimizes the projector for your room’s light- ing conditions. Select Dark if you are in a dark room, Light if in a bright room.
  • Page 34 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 video input. When Auto is selected, the projector automatically determines the standard. To choose a different setting, turn off Auto, then...

  • Page 35: Settings Menu

    When Autosource is checked, Startup Source deter- mines 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.
  • Page 36 LED on the keypad turns orange. When ready, the projector confirms the capture and the LED changes to green. The next time you start the projector, the custom logo you captured dis- plays. Blank Screen: determines what color is displayed when you press the Blank button on the remote.
  • Page 37 Effect Key: allows you to assign a different function to the Effect 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.
  • Page 38 Network: The projector has an RJ45 Ethernet connector that supports net- work connections and TCP/IP protocols. This will allow for the control and management of the projector over a corporate network. The following fields are accessible when DHCP is not checked and available for manual entry of data.

  • Page 39: Maintenance

    To install the new lens, align the red dot (near the base of the lens) with the top of the projector and turn clockwise until you feel the lens click into place.

  • Page 40: Replacing The Projection Lamp

    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 remove the lamp door by removing the two screws and sliding the lamp door tabs out of the two tab bays.
  • Page 41 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. • Do not touch the glass lamp screen. Fingerprints can obscure projection sharpness.

  • Page 42: Cleaning The Dust Filter

    Replace the dust filter and the lamp door. Using the security lock The projector has a security lock for use with a cable lock system. See “Accessories” on page 41 for ordering information. Refer to the information that came with the lock for instructions on how to use it.

  • Page 43: Appendix

    *country-dependent NOTE: Use only approved accessories. Optional Accessories Shipping Case (ATA approved) Projector Mount False Ceiling Plate for Projector Mount Extension Arm for Projector Mount 26” - 47” Short Throw Lens Long Throw Lens DVI-D Cable 6 ft (1.8 m)

  • Page 44: Red Led Behavior And Projector Errors

    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.
  • Page 45 Table 5: Image sizes for short throw lens (fixed focus) Distance to screen Diagonal (feet/m) (feet/m) 3/.91 5/1.52 8/2.44 12/3.66 16/4.88 13.33/4.06 20/6.1 16.67/5.08 NOTE: Visit our website for an interactive image size calculator. 2.5/.76 4.17/1.27 6.67/2.03 10/3.05...
  • Page 46 Numerics 1024x768 resolution 5 About 35 Aspect Ratio 35 audio 26 Audio In connector 7, 13 audio volume 15 Auto Image 35 Auto Power 33 Blank 35 blinking green 16 blinking red 16 Brightness 12 cables optional 41 standard 41 changing the lens 37 cleaning the dust filter 40 cleaning the lens 37...
  • Page 47 7, 13 Power Save 33 PowerPoint remote’s mouse buttons 25 presentation features 27 projector connector panel 6 customizing 28 optional accessories 41 shutdown 16 standard accessories 41 troubleshooting problems 16 projector height 12, 14 projector positioning 12, 14...
  • Page 48 8 connecting 6 screen trigger 6 security lock 40 Serial connection 8 serial connection 6 Settings menu 33 shutdown projector 16 solid green 16 solid red 16 Source 35 Source troubleshooting 17 Sources 33 standard accessories projector 41 Subnet mask 36...
  • Page 49 • 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.
  • Page 50 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).

  • Page 51: If You Need Assistance

    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.
  • Page 52 DP8200x InFocus Corporation 27700B SW Parkway Avenue Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-9215 1-800-294-6400 • 503-685-8888 Fax: 503-685-8887 http://www.infocus.com In Europe: InFocus International B.V. Strawinskylaan 585 1077 XX Amsterdam,The Netherlands Phone: +31 20 579 2000 Fax: +31 20 579 2999 In Asia: 238A Thomson Road...

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