InFocus SP5700 User Manual

InFocus SP5700 User Manual

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  • Page 2 Microsoft Corporation. Digital Light Processing is a trademark or reg- istered trademark of Texas Instruments. Faroudja, DCDi, and TrueLife are trade- marks or registered trademarks of Faroudja. InFocus and ScreenPlay are trademarks or registered trademarks of InFocus Corporation.
  • Page 3: 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 4: Introduction

    Whether you are watching movies or High Definition broadcasts or playing the latest video game, you will enjoy breathtaking image quality. Online Registration Register your projector online at www.infocus.com/service/register to receive product updates, announcements, and registration incentives. Included items projector...
  • Page 5 If you connect your projection screen to Trigger 1, 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 6: Positioning The Projector

    If you install the projector on the ceiling, refer to the installation guide that comes with the Ceiling Mount Kit for more information. To turn the image upside down, see page 27. InFocus recommends use of an authorized InFocus ceiling mount. The Ceiling Mount Kit is sold sepa- rately, see page 32.
  • Page 7: Video Connections

    VCRs, digital video recorders, and satellite TV boxes. Basically, any device that can change channels is considered a tuner.) Audio must be provided by your own speakers, as the projector has no separate audio controls. If there is more than one output, select the highest quality one.
  • Page 8: Connecting A Video Device

    VESA connector on the projector. Connecting the power cable Connect the power cable to the connector on the back of the projector and to your electrical outlet. The Power LED on the keypad turns solid green. NOTE: Always use the power cable that shipped with the projector.
  • Page 9: Displaying A Video Image

    Remove the lens cap. Press the Power button on the top of the projector. The projector chimes if the chime feature is enabled (page 28). The LED flashes green and the fans start to run. When the lamp comes on, the startup screen displays and the LED is steady green.
  • Page 10 Adjust the zoom or focus rings by rotating them until the desired image size adjust zoom and focus and sharpness are produced. zoom focus If the image is not square, adjust the keystone using the buttons on the key- adjust keystone pad.
  • Page 11: Connecting A Computer

    Connect the power cable to the connector on the back of the projector and to your electrical outlet. The Power LED on the projector’s keypad turns solid green.
  • Page 12: Shutting Down The Projector

    Turning off the projector To turn off the projector, press the Power button. The lamp turns off and the LED blinks green for about one minute while the fans continue to run to cool the lamp. When the lamp has cooled, the LED lights green and the fans stop.
  • Page 13 Problem No startup screen Image not centered on screen Solution Plug power cable in and remove lens cap press Power button Move projector, adjust zoom, adjust height zoom Adjust horizontal or vertical position in Picture>Advanced menu Result Correct image Correct image...
  • Page 14 Image not square Image does not fit 16:9 screen Edges of image distorted Adjust keystone on keypad Change aspect ratio to 16:9 in Picture>Aspect ratio menu Turn Overscan on in the Picture menu Square image Correct image Correct image...
  • Page 15 1. Projected colors don’t match source 2. Colors are washed out or too deep 3. Image from component source appears greenish COLOR Image upside down Image reversed left to right 1. Adjust color, tint, color temperature, brightness, or contrast in the menus. 2.
  • Page 16 Lamp won’t turn on, LED blinking red (page 11) blinks Change Video Standard 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 17 Computer-specific troubleshooting Only startup screen appears No computer image, just the words “Signal out of range” Press the Source button Activate laptop’s external port or restart laptop Adjust computer refresh rate in Control Panel>Display>Settings>Advanced> Adapter (location varies by operating system) Computer image projected Computer image projected...
  • Page 18 1-888-592-6800. Or, send us an e-mail at techsupport@infocus.com. In Europe, call InFocus in The Netherlands at (31) 20 579 2820. In Asia, call InFocus in Singapore at (65) 6334-9005. Set your computer’s display resolution to the native resolution of the projector (Start>Settings>Control...
  • Page 19: 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 8) and off (page 8). Menu–opens the on-screen menus (page 21). Select–confirms choices made in the menus (page 21).
  • Page 20: 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 21: Optimizing Video 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 27 to page 29 for details on these features. •...
  • Page 22: Using The Menus

    • 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, Tint is only available for NTSC video sources and will be hid- den when other sources are active.
  • Page 23: Picture Menu

    Picture menu To adjust the following five settings, highlight the setting, press Select, use the up and down arrows to adjust the values, then press select to confirm the changes. All menu defaults are listed in a table starting on page 37. Keystone: adjusts the image vertically and makes a squarer image.
  • Page 24 16:9: the default is 16:9, which preserves the 16:9 aspect ratio and is designed to be used with content that is Enhanced for Widescreen TVs. 4:3: resizes the image from its original version to fit a standard 4:3 aspect ratio screen. If you have a 4:3 source on a 16:9 screen, the image is placed in a 16:9 space, so black bars appear at the sides of the image.
  • Page 25 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 Presets the Settings>Service menu. To set a preset for the current source, adjust the image, select Save Settings Save User Presets in the Presets menu, then choose Save User 1, 2, or 3.
  • Page 26 Advanced settings The following 4 options are for computer or HDTV sources only. Phase: adjusts the phase of the video signal’s digital conversion. Tracking: adjusts the frequency of the video signal’s digital conversion. Horizontal/Vertical Position: adjusts the position of the source. TrueLife: This option refers to Faroudja’s TrueLife processing of the image.
  • Page 27 (the amount of black in the color) of the red, green, and blue colors. Video Standard: When it is set to Auto, the projector attempts to pick the video standard automatically based on the input signal it receives. (The video standard options may vary depending on your region of the world.) If...
  • Page 28: Settings Menu

    Sources Settings menu the last-used source first at power up. If no signal is present, the projector checks the sources in order until a source is found or until power down. You can use the Source Enable feature to eliminate certain sources from this search, which will speed the search.
  • Page 29 Chime: turn this on to hear a sound when the Power button is pressed. Sleep Timer: allows you to force the projector to automatically shutoff after 4 hours. Power Save: when On, the lamp is automatically turned off after no signals are detected for 20 minutes.
  • Page 30: Maintenance

    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. Service menu clean the lens...
  • Page 31: 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 three tab bays.
  • Page 32 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 33: Appendix

    Cable Cover SCART cable* *country-dependent Optional Accessories Shipping Case (ATA approved) Projector Mount False Ceiling Plate for Projector Mount Extension Arm for Projector Mount 50/60 Hz 26” - 47” 30’ Audio/Video Cable PC Guardian Cable Lock System Replacement Lamp Module...
  • Page 34: Red Led Behavior And Projector Errors

    NOTE: Use only approved accessories. 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 www.infocushome.com/support for more details on the red LED error codes.
  • Page 35: Source Compatibility

    PAL: B, H, I, M, N) Computer Digital and analog PC, Macintosh, 1280x1024 resolution Communi- USB and RS-232 cation Table 6: Projector Inputs and Outputs 2-Component HDTV, EDTV, and Standard TV component (Gold RCA) 1-Component HDTV, EDTV, Standard TV, RGB SCART with adapter (D5)
  • Page 36: Projector Dimensions For Ceiling Mount Installations

    Projector dimensions for ceiling mount installations 11.3” 288.1mm dimensions of optional cable cover: 12.4 x 3.9 x 3.2” (315 x 100 x 82mm) total length with optional cable cover: 16.2” 411.5mm) 2.1” 53.7mm 2.3” 57.8mm 2.6” 64.9mm 12.3” 312.7mm 8.7”...
  • Page 37: Rs-232 Terminal Specifications

    RS-232 terminal specifications Communication configuration To control the projector from an LCD control panel, connect an RS-232 cable to the serial control connector on the projector and set your computer’s serial port settings to match this communication configuration: Setting Bits per second...
  • Page 38 Supported commands Function Command Aspect Ratio Auto Chime Enable Auto Power Auto Source Blank Blank Screen Blue Color Offest Blue Gain Brightness Ceiling Chroma Detail Color Color Space Color Temp Range Default Contrast 0 = Native 1 = 16:9 2 = 4:3 Display Messages 3 = Letterbox Factory Reset (Write only)
  • Page 39 Language NTSC 2:2 Pulldown Enable Noise Reduction Enable Noise Reduction Level Overscan Phase Power Power Save Presets Rear Project Red Color Offset Red Gain 0-11 Skintone Bypass Enable 0 = English Source 1 = French 2 = German 3 = Spanish 4 = Chinese Tradi- tional 5 = Japanese...
  • Page 40 7 computer, connecting 10 connecting computer 10 power cable 7 video device 7 connector panel 4 contacting InFocus 17 customer service contact information 17 D65 colors 9 dimensions of projector 35 Display Messages 27 DVI connector 7 error codes 33...
  • Page 41 5 image reversed 14 image size matrix 33 image sizes 5 image torn 15 image upside down 14 InFocus website 2 inputs 34 IR repeater 4 keystone 9, 22 lamp replacement 30 lamp timer, resetting 31 lamp won’t turn on 15...
  • Page 42 31 Serial connection 10 serial connection 4, 36 Service Code 29 Service menu 29 Settings menu 27 shutting down the projector 11 Skintone Bypass 25 Sleep Timer 28 solid green 11 solid red 11 source compatibility 34 Source troubleshooting 12, 16...
  • Page 43 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 45 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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