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InFocus ASK Proxima C170 User Manual

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  • Page 2 Cet appareil numérique de la classe A 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. This user’s guide applies to models C170 and GEN205. InFocus reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    If you are experienced in setting up presentation systems, use the included Quick Set Up card. 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 the included CD and 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 side of the projector. For ceiling mount applications, this area should be 5 feet (1.5m).

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Your new digital projector provides computer and video inputs and has XGA 1024x768 resolution. The projector is easy to connect, easy to use, and easy to maintain. An Interactive Display on the top of the projector gives you constant feedback on the status of the projector.
  • Page 6 You can use the projector’s M1 connector along with the InFocus  LiteShow wireless adapter and software for cable-free digital projection. Contact an authorized InFocus dealer or visit the website listed on the back inside cover of this User’s Guide for more information. Connector panel M1-D/A...

  • Page 7: Connecting A Computer

    Connect the black end of the computer cable to the Computer 1 connector on the projector. Connect the blue end to the video port on your computer. If you are using a desktop computer, you first need to disconnect the monitor cable from the computer’s video port.
  • Page 8 Computer 2 connector on the projector. This connector can be used as monitor out or VESA in. The default is VESA in, so you must change this option in the menu to use monitor out.

  • Page 9: Displaying A Computer Image

    Displaying a computer image Remove the lens cap. 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. It can take a minute for the image to achieve full brightness.

  • Page 10: First-Time Projector Use With Windows 98

    If you are running Windows 2000, Windows ME, or Window XP, skip these steps and go to “Adjusting the image” on page 12. 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.
  • Page 11 Skip this page if you did not connect the USB portion of the M1 com- puter 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. •...

  • Page 12: Adjusting The Image

    Adjust the zoom or focus rings by rotating them until the desired image size and focus are produced. The projector has an Auto Keystone option that is turned on by default. But if the image is not square, adjust the vertical digital keystone by using the buttons on the keypad.

  • Page 13: Connecting A Video Device

    Connect the black power cable to the connector on the back of the projector and to your electrical outlet. NOTE: Always use the power cable that shipped with the projector.

  • Page 14: Displaying A Video Image

    Displaying a video image Remove the lens cap. 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. It can take a minute for the image to achieve full brightness.
  • Page 15 Press the upper Keystone button to reduce the upper part of the image, and press the lower Keystone button to reduce the lower part. You can also adjust the keystone via the menus, or set the projector to auto- matically adjust the keystone. See page 31.

  • Page 16: Shutting Down The Projector

    When Power Save is enabled, Screen Save is disabled. See page 35. 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 17 Source Troubleshooting Problem No startup screen Only startup screen appears Solution Plug power cable in, press Power button. Remove lens cap. Press the Source button Activate laptop’s external port or restart laptop Result Correct image Computer image projected...
  • Page 18 You may also need to set a different resolution on your computer, as shown in the following problem, “Image fuzzy or cropped” Set your computer’s display resolution to the native resolution of the projector (Start>Settings>Control Panel>Display>Settings tab, select 1024x768) For a laptop,...
  • Page 19 For Macintosh: Image fuzzy or cropped Only my laptop’s background appears, not the Desktop icons Set your computer’s display resolution to the native resolution of the projector (Apple menu>System Preferences>Displays, choose 1024x768) Disable “Extend my Windows Desktop” in Control Panel>Display>Settings>Display 2...
  • Page 20 The video embedded in my PowerPoint presentation does not play on the screen Remote control not advancing PowerPoint slides Turn off the internal LCD display on your laptop Connect USB cable (page 7) then load USB drivers, if needed (page 10). Embedded video plays correctly Remote advances slides See page 26 for information on the remote...
  • Page 21 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 22 Image upside down Image reversed left to right Projected colors don’t match source COLOR Turn off Auto Ceiling or 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 23 Move projector, adjust zoom, adjust height zoom Adjust horizontal or vertical position in Picture>Advanced menu Make sure vents aren’t blocked; allow projector to cool for one minute Correct image Unplug projector; wait one minute; plug in projector and turn it on: lamp lights...
  • Page 24 This product is backed by a limited warranty. An extended warranty plan may be purchased from your dealer. 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.

  • Page 25: 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 16). menu–opens the on-screen menus (page 30). select–confirms choices made in the menus (page 30).

  • Page 26: Using The Remote Control

    See page 30 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, and a Source button to switch between sources.

  • Page 27: Using The Liteport Player

    Using the LitePort player LitePort allows you to display any JPEG image automatically, without a computer connected. Use your own JPEGs from your digital camera, or con- vert your files, such as PowerPoint or Word files, into JPEGs using LitePort Utility (included on the CD).

  • 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 balance or turn off the projector’s chime, use the Audio menu (see page 34).

  • Page 29: Optimizing Computer Images

    • Adjust the Color Control or White Peaking settings. See page 33. Customizing the projector You can customize the projector for your specific setup and needs. See page 34 to page 39 for details on these features. • For rear projection, turn Rear mode on in the Settings>System menu.

  • Page 30: 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 31: Picture Menu

    Keystone: adjusts the image vertically and makes a squarer image. You can also adjust keystone from the keypad. If you want the projector to automat- ically adjust the keystone, check the Auto Keystone check box. If you then manually adjust the keystone, Auto Keystone is turned off.
  • Page 32 Presets: The provided Presets optimize the projector for displaying com- puter presentations, photographs, and film images. You can use the preset as a starting point, then further customize the settings for each source. To restore the factory default settings, choose Factory Reset in the Set- tings>Service menu.
  • Page 33 (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.” If this happens,...

  • Page 34: Settings Menu

    When Autosource is checked, Power-up Source determines which source the projector defaults to at startup. If no signal is present, the projector checks the sources in order until a source is found or until power down. Sources>Monitor Out Enable: Selects the Computer 2/monitor out con- nector to be a monitor loop through of the incoming Computer 1 signal when checked.
  • Page 35 Power Save: automatically turns the lamp off after no signals are detected for 20 minutes. After 10 additional minutes with no signal, the projector powers down. If an active signal is received before the projector powers down, the image will be displayed.
  • Page 36 See page 27 for details on selecting images to display using the remote or keypad. Play All: When this box is checked, the projector plays all the JPEGs in all Auto Advance the folders on the USB drive, starting with the current folder and continuing in alphanumeric folder order.
  • Page 37 Startup Logo: allows you to display a blank Black, White, or Blue 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...
  • Page 38 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 39: Maintenance

    Using the security lock The projector has a security lock for use with a cable lock system. See “Accessories” on page 43 for ordering information. Refer to the information that came with the lock for instructions on how to use it.

  • Page 40: Replacing The Projection Lamp

    Loosen the captive screw on the lamp module. WARNINGS: • To avoid burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 60 minutes before you replace the lamp. • Unplug the power cord before replacing the lamp.
  • Page 41 If the lamp timer has reached the maximum number of hours for the projec- tor lamp, the LED on the projector’s keypad will show a lamp error (see “LED behavior and meaning” on page 16). To reset the lamp timer, press the decrease volume button on the keypad and the increase volume button simultaneously for 10 seconds.

  • Page 42: Cleaning The Lamp Filter Screens

    Before you replace the lamp, repeat the cleaning process on the screen in the lamp compartment in the projector. Examine the dust filter screen on the lamp door. If necessary, use com- pressed or canned air to clean the screen.

  • 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” Organizer Carry Case DVI-D Cable 6 ft (1.8 m) M1 to Component Adaptor...

  • 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 4 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 Computer 2 connector 8 computer connections optional 7 required 7 computer image optimize 29 troubleshooting 17 connecting computer 7 external speakers 28 USB device 8 video device 13 connector panel 6 contacting InFocus 24 Contrast 12, 15, 31 customer service contact information 24...
  • Page 46 Display Messages 34 displaying computer image 9 JPEG image 27 video image 14 displaying JPEG images with LitePort player 27 Drivers 10 USB 11 Windows 98 11 Effect Key 38 elevator foot 12 Factory Reset 38 first time use driver installation 10 Fit to Screen 36 focus 12, 15 Freeze 38...
  • Page 47 43 positioning 12 shutdown 16 standard accessories 43 troubleshooting problems 16 USB connector 8 Rear 34 registering your projector 5 remote control 26 advancing slides 26 Effect key 26 not working 20 Previous/Next buttons 26 replacing the lamp 40...
  • Page 48 Screen Saver 35 screens, cleaning 42 security lock 39 serial connection 8 Service 38 Settings menu 34 Sharpness 33 shutting down the projector 16 Slide Transition 36 solid green 16 solid red 16 Source troubleshooting 17 Sources 34 speakers, connecting 28...
  • 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.
  • Page 51 InFocus International B.V. Strawinskylaan 585 1077 XX Amsterdam,The Netherlands Phone: +31 20 579 2000 Fax: +31 20 579 2999 In Asia: InFocus Systems Asia Pte Ltd. 238A Thomson Road #18-01/04 Novena Square Singapore 307684 Telephone: (65) 6334-9005 Fax: (65) 6333-4525...

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