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InFocus SP4805 User Manual

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  • Page 1 ScreenPlay 4805 User’s Guide [ English • Français • Deutsch • Español • Italiano • Norsk • Nederlands]...
  • Page 2 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Agency Approvals UL, cUL, TUV, GOST Other specific Country Approvals may apply. Please see product certification label. InFocus reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Red LED Behavior and Projector Errors 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.
  • Page 4 For complete details of the warranty, see the Warranty section at the end of this User's Guide. Do not place objects or people in the 2 foot (.6m) area along the front of the projector. For ceiling mount applications, this area should be 5 feet (1.5m).

  • Page 5: Introduction

    The standard accessories that came with your projector can be found on the included packing list. Optional accessories are listed in the Accessories cata- log that came with the projector and can also found on our website. See the inside back cover for the Web address.
  • Page 6 12 volt DC output with the cable that came with your screen, 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 7: 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 8: 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 9 Standard Video Game Component 480i Attach to Adapter If Your Device or Labeled For Setup Instructions, see Connector Is Connector on Projector Composite video Video or S-video Composite (RCA) video connec- or S-video tion on page 16. Component Video Component Component on page 17.
  • Page 10 480p, 576i, 576p Attach to Adapter or Labeled If Your Device For Setup Instructions, see Connector Is Connector on Projector M1-DA (DVI) DVI connection on page 17 Component video Component Component on page 17 M1-DA (DVI) DVI connection on page 17...

  • Page 11: Connecting A Computer Source

    Connect one end of the provided computer cable (see page 15 for connect- ing video devices) to the blue M1-DA connector on the projector. Connect the other ends (USB and VESA) to the USB and VGA ports on your com- puter.

  • Page 12: 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 13: Adjusting The Image

    If necessary, rotate the leveling foot located at the rear of the projector. 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 14: 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 15 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.

  • Page 16: Connecting A Video Device

    HDTV receivers, and TV tuners to the projector. There is also an audio input via the red and white A/V connec- tors. 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.

  • Page 17: Video Device Connections

    Plug the remaining white connector into the white audio in connec- tor on the projector, and plug the remaining red connector into the red audio in connector on the projector.

  • Page 18: Component (Rca) Connection

    (the yellow connectors on the A/V cable are not used). Keep in mind that DVI video delivers the highest quality video output. Connect the power cord to the Power connector on the side of the projector and to your electrical outlet.

  • Page 19: 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 20 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 or remote.

  • Page 21: Shutting Down The Projector

    20 minutes. By default, this feature is off. See page 38. 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 22 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 23 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 24 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 854x480 For a laptop, disable laptop monitor or turn-on dual- display mode move projector, adjust zoom, adjust height...
  • Page 25 Problem image not square image not sharp Solution adjust Keystone on keypad adjust Sharpness (video sources only) in the Picture>Advanced menu Result square image correct image...
  • Page 26 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 27 LED blinking red Solution Turn off the internal LCD display on your laptop make sure vents aren’t blocked, turn off the projector and allow it to cool for one minute Result Embedded video plays correctly lamp turns on...
  • Page 28 (see page 40) replace lamp When sending the projector in for repair, we recommend shipping the unit in its original packing material, or having a professional packaging com- pany pack the unit. Please insure your shipment for its full value.

  • Page 29: Using The Remote Control

    + and - ends of the bat- teries, 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).

  • Page 30: Using The Audio

    Using the audio Using the projector’s speakers To use the projector’s speaker, connect your source to the Audio In connec- tors (L and/or R) on the projector’s composite connectors. To adjust the volume, press the Volume buttons on the keypad or remote.

  • Page 31: Using The Keypad 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). Keystone–adjusts squareness of the image (page 12).

  • Page 32: Optimizing Computer Images

    Make sure your DVD player is set for a 16:9 television. See your DVD player’s user’s guide for instructions. Customizing the projector You can customize the projector for your specific setup and needs. See page 38 to page 40 for details on these features. •...

  • Page 33: Using The Menus

    Menu options are grayed out only if the source if selected but no signal is present. 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 34: 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 projector’s default is 16:9. See “What is Aspect Ratio?” on page 15for more information.
  • Page 35 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. 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.
  • Page 36 Advanced menu Remember that not all options in the menus are available for all sources/ signals. The following 5 options are only available for composite, S-video, or component 480i sources. Chroma Detail: This adjusts the color sharpness. Advanced menu Luma Detail: This adjusts the overall sharpness (edge enhancement) of the Luma signal.
  • Page 37 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.
  • Page 38 Overscan: (video sources only) removes noise around the video image. Sync Threshold Adjust: (progressive signals only) If a hardware device, such as a DVD player, is not syncing properly with the projector, adjust this option to help it to sync when connected to the projector.

  • Page 39: Settings Menu

    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. You can use the Source Enable feature to eliminate certain sources from this search, which will speed the search.
  • Page 40 Lamp Reset: resets the lamp hours used counter in the About menu to zero. Do this only after changing the lamp. Service Code: only used by authorized service personnel. About: provides information about the projector and the active source. Startup Logo Blank Screen...

  • Page 41: 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 42 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. To reset the lamp hour timer, navigate to the Settings>Service menu and select Lamp Reset.

  • Page 43: 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. Refer to the information that came with the lock for instructions on how to use it.

  • Page 44: Appendix

    Appendix Projected Image Size NOTE: Visit our website for an interactive image size calculator. Range of distance to the screen for a given screen size for the projector Projection Ratio Diagonal Screen Size Image Width Wide Zoom (inches/m) (inches/m) Position (0.66) 40/1.02...

  • Page 45: Red Led Behavior And Projector Errors

    Red LED Behavior and Projector Errors If the projector is not functioning properly and the LED is blinking red, con- sult 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.
  • Page 46 Color Space 36 color suppression 35 Color Temperature 36 connecting video device 15 connector panel 5 connectors on projector 8, 9 contacting InFocus 27 Contrast 33 customer service contact information 27 customizing the projector 31 Display Messages 38 Drivers USB 14...
  • Page 47 Letterbox 33 leveling foot 18 Low Power 38 Luma Detail 35 M1-DA connector 10 Macintosh computers compatibility 4 maintaining the projector 40 Menu button 32 menu usage 32 Mute button 29 optimizing images 31 optimizing video 31 Overscan 37 Phase 37...
  • Page 48 Rear 38 Red LED behavior 44 registering your projector 4 remote control 28 advancing slides 10 replacing the lamp 40 Screen Aspect 15 Screen Save 20 Screen Saver Off 38 security lock 42 Service 39 Service Code 39 Settings menu 38...
  • Page 49 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 50 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.

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