InFocus SP4800 User Manual
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- Page 1 User’s Guide [ English • Français • Deutsch • Español • Italiano • Norsk ]...
- Page 3 Apple, Macintosh, and PowerBook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. IBM is a trademark or registered trademark of International Business Machines, Inc. Microsoft, PowerPoint, and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Digital Light Processing is a trademark or registered trademark of Texas Instruments. InFocus and ScreenPlay are trademarks or registered trademarks of InFocus Corporation. FCC Warning 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.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
User’s Guide. Important Operating Considerations Do not place the projector on a tablecloth or other soft coverings that may block the front or back vents. Do not use a non-approved ceiling mount. In the unlikely event of the bulb rupturing, thoroughly clean the area in front of the projector and discard any edible items that may have been placed in that area. -
Page 5: Introduction
Introduction Your new digital projector is easy to use and maintain. It is an exceptional projector for both business presentations and home entertainment. The dig- ital projector is compatible with a wide variety of computers and video devices, including: •... -
Page 6: Positioning The Projector
Here are some general guide- lines: • Position the projector on a flat surface at a right angle to the screen. The projector must be at least 4.9 feet (1.49m) from the projection screen. •... -
Page 7: Connecting A Computer Source
Optional computer connections To have sound with your presentation, connect an audio cable (not included with this projector) to your computer and to the Audio In connector on the projector. Visit www.infocus.com/accessories to view optional cables.. If you are using a desktop computer and want to see the image on your computer screen as well as on the projection screen, connect the computer’s... -
Page 8: Displaying A Computer Source Image
Displaying a computer source image Remove the lens cap. Toggle the Power switch on the side of the projector to the On position. 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. -
Page 9: Adjusting The Image
Rotate the leveling foot located at the rear of the projector, if necessary. 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. -
Page 10: Using The Projector With Windows 98 For The First Time
Using the projector with Windows 98 for the first time 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 11 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.
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Page 12: Connecting A Video Device
HDTV receivers, and TV tuners to the projector. There is also an audio input. 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. -
Page 13: Projector And Device Connector Guide
Video connections The first step for connecting video is deciding what type of output connector you want to connect to the projector. If there is more than one output, select the one with the highest quality. The best quality ranking, with 1 being the highest and 3 being the lowest, is:... - Page 14 NTSC, PAL, and SECAM formats Component 480i Standard Video Game Attach to this If Your Device Labeled Connector Connector Is on Projector Composite video Composite video or S-video or S-video Component Video S-video via the Com- ponent to S-video adapter...
- Page 15 Component 480p 1080i, 720p Progressive Video Game Component 480p Attach to this If Your Device Labeled Connector Connector Is on Projector Computer In Component video Computer In (via the Component to VESA adapter) Computer In Component video Computer In (via the...
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Page 16: Video Device Connections
S-video connector on your video device and into the S- video connector on the projector. Also, plug the red and white AV cable con- nectors into your video device’s audio out connectors ,and the blue audio connector into your projector’s Audio In connector... -
Page 17: Component Video Connection
For audio, connect the white and red AV cable connectors into your video device. Plug the blue connector into the projector’s Audio In connector. Connect the power cord to the Power connector on the side of the projector and to your electrical outlet. -
Page 18: Displaying Video
Displaying video Remove the lens cap. Toggle the Power switch on the side of the projector to the On position. 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. - Page 19 Adjust the zoom and focus. If the image is not square, adjust the keystone using the buttons on the key- pad. 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.
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Page 20: Shutting Down The Projector
20 minutes. By default, this feature is off. See page 35. Turning off the projector You can turn the projector off simply by toggling the power switch to the off position. You can also press the remote’s Power button to place the projector in the Off state while it is running. - Page 21 Problem no start up screen only start up screen appears Solution plug power cord in projector’s left side remove lens cap toggle power switch toggle power switch on side press the Computer button activate laptop’s external port restart laptop Result...
- Page 22 Problem no computer image, just the words “Signal out of range” Solution press the Auto Image button on keypad 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 23 Problem image fuzzy or cropped image not centered on screen Solution set your computer’s display resolution to the native resolution of the projector (Start>Settings>Control Panel>Display>Settings tab) select 800x600 For a laptop, disable laptop monitor or turn-on dual- display mode move projector, adjust zoom, adjust height...
- Page 24 Problem image not square image not sharp image does not fit 4:3 or 16:9 screen Solution adjust Keystone on keypad adjust Sharpness (video sources only) in the Picture>Advanced menu change aspect ratio to 4:3 or 16:9 in Picture>Aspect ratio menu Result square image correct image...
- Page 25 Problem image upside down image reversed left to right projected colors don’t match source COLOR Solution turn off ceiling in Settings>System menu turn off rear in Settings>System menu adjust color, tint, color temperature, brightness, contrast in the menus Result correct image correct image correct image COLOR...
- Page 26 LED blinking red Solution make sure vents aren’t blocked, turn off the projector and allow it to cool for a minute if lamp hours up to 4,000, lamp must be replaced (see page 37) check lamp hours Main>About...
- Page 27 1-888-592-6800. Or, send us an e-mail at techsupport@infocus.com. In Europe, call InFocus in The Netherlands at +31 (0)20 579 2820. In Asia, call InFocus in Singapore at (65) 6334-9005. This product is backed by a limited two-year warranty (page 45). An extended warranty plan may be purchased from your dealer.
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Page 28: Using The Remote Control
+ 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 0 to 30 feet (9.14m). -
Page 29: Using The Audio
Using the audio To use the projector’s speaker, connect your source to the Audio In connec- tor on the projector. To adjust the volume, press the Volume buttons on the keypad. Troubleshooting Audio If you aren’t hearing the audio, check the following: •... -
Page 30: Optimizing Computer Images
The Startup Logo option lets you change the default start up screen to a blank or default screen (page 36). • Power Save is provided to automatically shut down the projector after several minutes of inactivity. This helps preserve lamp life (page 35). -
Page 31: Optimizing Video Images
• Turn on Overscan to remove noise on the edges of the image. Customizing the projector You can customize the projector for your specific setup and needs. See page 35 to page 37 for details on these features. • For rear projection, turn rear mode on in the Settings>System menu. -
Page 32: Using The Menus
For example, if the projector is set to a video source but the source, such as a DVD player, is turned off video menu options are grayed out. -
Page 33: Picture Menu
Aspect Ratio: Aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to image height. TV screens are usually 4:3. HDTV and most DVDs are 16:9. The default is 16:9. Select Native to see the unmodified input with no resizing by the projector. Aspect ratio Select 16:9 to watch enhanced widescreen DVDs. - Page 34 Presets: Presets present you with intensity configurations optimized for the input source. You can select a preset configuration that has been specifically tuned for either Presentation, Photography, Film, and Video (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.) Your viewing preferences may vary.
- Page 35 Sync Threshhold Adjust: If a hardware device, such as a DVD player, is Color Control not syncing properly with the projector, select this option to help it to sync when connected to the projector. The following four (4) options are for computer sources only.
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Page 36: Settings Menu
Screen Save mode if the USB cable is connected. Power Save automatically turns the lamp off after no signals are detected for 20 minutes. After an additional 10 minutes with no signal, the projector powers down and can be toggled off. If an active signal is received before the projector powers down, the image will be displayed. - Page 37 Factory Reset: restores all settings to their default. Service Code: only used by authorized service personnel. About menu About: provides information about the projector and the active source. Showing the About box is the default action assigned to the Effect button.
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Page 38: Maintenance
Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord. Wait 30 minutes to allow the projector to cool thoroughly. Turn the projector on its side so that the lamp door is facing you. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently pry the lamp door from the projector by placing the screwdriver blade into the space between the top of the lamp door and the projector. - Page 39 Re-attach the lamp connector to the projector. The locking tab should engage when the connector is fully plugged in. Replace the lamp door. Plug in the power cord and toggle the Power switch to turn the projector back on. lamp...
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Page 40: Cleaning The Lamp Housing Screens
Replace the lamp housing and lamp door. Using the security lock The projector has a security lock for use with a PC Guardian Cable Lock System. If you have a PC Guardian Cable Lock System, refer to the informa- tion that came with the lock for instructions on how to use it. -
Page 41: Appendix
Optics Focus Range 150 - W DC SHP lamp Lamp type Input Power Requirements 100-120/200-240 3/2A 50/60Hz Accessories Standard Accessories (ship with the projector) Shipping Box (with packaging) ° C) at sea level Soft Carrying Case ° C) at 10,000 feet Computer Cable 6 ft (1.8 m) -
Page 42: Projected Image Size
Projected image size Table 2: Range of distance to the screen for a given screen size for the projector Distance to screen Diagonal Maximum Screen Size Image Width distance (inches/m) (inches/m) (feet/m) 40/1 32/0.8 50/1.3 40/1 60/1.5 48/1.2 100/2.5 80/2 150/3.8... - Page 43 IBM-compatible 4 Macintosh 4 video devices 4 component cable connector 16 Computer In connector 6 connecting video device 11 connectors on projector 13, 14 Contrast 32 Customer Service 26 customizing the projector 30 Display Messages 35 Drivers USB 10 Windows 98 10...
- Page 44 41 LED behavior 19 lens cap 40 leveling foot 17 Macintosh computers compatibility 4 maintaining the projector 37 Menu button 31 menu usage 31 Monitor Out connector 6 mouse, using your 6 NND 35 optimizing images 29 optimizing video 30...
- Page 45 Tracking 34 troubleshooting 19 turning off projector 19 TV tuner 11 USB 6 USB, using your mouse 6 vents 3 Vertical 34 Video In connector 15 video optimizing 30 Video Standard 34 volume adjustment 18 Volume button 28 Windows 2000 10...
- Page 46 Product found to be defective within the Limited Warranty period and to repair or replace defective parts with new parts or, at the option of InFocus, serviceable used parts that are equivalent or superior to new parts performance. Limited Warranty periods are as follows: •...
- Page 47 To Be Eligible For Limited Warranty Coverage Any person exercising a claim under this Limited Warranty must establish to the satisfaction of InFocus both the date of purchase and that the Product was purchased new. The sales receipt or invoice, showing the date of pur- chase of the Product is the proof of the date of purchase.
- Page 48 InFocus Corporation In Europe: In the Americas: InFocus International B.V. 27700B SW Parkway Avenue Strawinskylaan 585 Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-9215 1077 XX Amsterdam 1-800-294-6400 • 503-685-8888 The Netherlands Fax: 503-685-8887 Phone: (31) 20 5792000 http://www.infocus.com Fax: (31) 20 5792999 In Asia:...