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T H E T R U S T E D S O U R C E F O R P R O J E C T O R L A M P S A N D A C C E S S O R I E S...
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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. Le mode d'emploi complet est disponible sur le CD joint sous forme de fichier pdf d'Adobe Acrobat dans les langues suivantes : anglais, français, allemand, italien, norvégien, portugais, espagnol, russe, japonais, coréen, chinois traditionnel, chinois simplifié.
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Machines, Inc. Microsoft, PowerPoint, and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks or regis- tered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. InFocus, ProjectorNet, and LP are trademarks or registered trademarks of InFocus Corporation. FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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 Introduction in multiple languages are available on the included CD and on our website.
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T H E T R U S T E D S O U R C E F O R P R O J E C T O R L A M P S A N D A C C E S S O R I E S...
Introduction Projector components and features keypad Your new digital projector provides three computer and three video inputs and has XGA 1024x768 resolution. Optional user-changeable short and long throw lenses make this a flexible product suitable for many different uses. speakers The projector is easy to connect, easy to use, easy to maintain.
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Connector Panel The projector provides three computer and three video connectors: component video • one M1-D (HD, DVI, and computer) • two VESA (HD, HD component, and computer) external PS/2 M1-D computer speakers mouse • one component RCA screen computer s-video (audio out) monitor...
Connecting a computer connect computer cable audio in trigger Required computer connections monitor out network mouse computer 1 computer 2 computer 3 audio in serial control computer in Connect one end of the computer cable to the Computer 2 connector on the projector.
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If you prefer connecting your computer to the projector with an optional M1-D cable, connect one end of that cable to the M1 port on your computer, connect M1-D cable and connect the other end to the Computer 1 connector on the projector. audio in trigger computer 2...
Displaying a computer image remove lens cap Remove the lens cap. Press the power switch to position “1” on the back of the projector, then press Power button press Power switch press the Power button on the top of the projector or the remote. The LED flashes green and the fans start to run.
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).
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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).
Adjusting the image adjust height Adjust the height of the projector, if necessary, by pressing the release but- ton to extend the elevator foot. rotate level- ing foot Rotate the leveling foot (located at the bottom back right corner), if neces- elevator foot sary.
Connecting a video device connect A/V cable Standard video connections audio in trigger monitor out computer 2 network mouse computer 1 Plug the audio/video (A/V) cable’s yellow connector into the video-out computer 3 serial control audio in computer in connector on the video device. Plug the other yellow connector into the yel- low Video 2 connector on the projector.
Displaying a video image remove lens cap Remove the lens cap. press Power switch press Power button 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.
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Adjust the zoom or focus rings by rotating them until the desired image size adjust zoom and focus and focus are produced. zoom focus If the image is not square, adjust the vertical keystone using the buttons on adjust keystone the keypad.
Shutting down the projector Troubleshooting your setup The projector automatically blanks the screen after no active source is If your image appears correctly on the screen, skip to the next section detected for 30 minutes. This blank screen helps preserve the life of the pro- (page 25).
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Source Troubleshooting Problem Solution Result Plug power cable in, press power switch, press power button. Remove lens cap. No startup screen Correct image Computer image projected Only startup screen appears Press the Computer button Activate laptop’s external port or restart laptop T H E T R U S T E D S O U R C E F O R P R O J E C T O R L A M P S A N D A C C E S S O R I E S...
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Adjust computer refresh rate in Control Computer image projected No computer image, just the words “Signal out of Panel>Display>Settings>Advanced> range” 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”...
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Set your computer’s display resolution to Image clear and not cropped Image fuzzy or cropped 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 Remote controls computer cursor. Note Connect USB cable (page 7) then load USB Remote control not controlling my computer’s that the mouse is not functional in zoom...
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Projector troubleshooting Problem Solution Result Square image Image not square Adjust keystone on keypad or Picture menu Adjust the focus lens or Sharpness in the Correct image Image not sharp Picture>Advanced menu Change aspect ratio to 16:9 in Correct image Image does not fit 16:9 screen Picture>Aspect ratio menu T H E T R U S T E D S O U R C E F O R P R O J E C T O R L A M P S A N D A C C E S S O R I E S...
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Correct image Turn off Ceiling in Settings>System menu Image upside down Image reversed left to right Turn off Rear in Settings>System menu Correct image Correct image Projected colors don’t match source Adjust color, tint, color temperature, brightness, contrast in the menus COLOR COLOR T H E T R U S T E D S O U R C E F O R P R O J E C T O R L A M P S A N D A C C E S S O R I E S...
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Make sure vents aren’t blocked; allow Unplug projector; wait one minute; plug in Lamp won’t turn on, LED blinking red (page 16) projector to cool for one minute projector and turn it on: lamp lights blinks Lamp must be replaced (page 38) Lamp won’t turn on, LED blinking red (page 16) Lamp turns on blinks...
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Correct image Move projector, adjust zoom, adjust height Image not centered on screen zoom Adjust horizontal or vertical position in Picture>Advanced menu Still having problems? If you need assistance, visit our website or call us. See the inside of the back cover for a list of all contact numbers and relevant web addresses.
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). up/down arrows–navigates to and adjusts settings in the menus (page 29).
Using the remote control ® ® If you are displaying presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint , you can use the remote’s mouse buttons to navigate through your presentation while in The remote uses two (2) provided AAA batteries. They are easily installed Slide Show mode.
Using the audio To play sound from the projector, connect your source to the Audio In con- connect audio cable audio in trigger nector on the projector. monitor out network mouse computer 1 computer 2 audio in computer 3 serial control computer in To adjust the volume, use the buttons on the keypad or remote.
Optimizing computer images Presentation features After your computer is connected properly and the computer’s image is on Several features are provided to make giving presentation easier. The fol- the screen, you can optimize the image using the onscreen menus. For gen- lowing is an overview, details are found in the menu section on page 29.
Optimizing video images Customizing the projector After the video device is connected properly and the image is on the screen, You can customize the projector for your specific setup and needs. See you can optimize the image using the onscreen menus. For general informa- page 33 to page 37 for details on these features.
Using the menus To open the menus, press the menu button on the keypad or remote. (The Menu menus automatically close after 60 seconds if no buttons are pressed.) The button Main menu appears. Use the arrow buttons to move up and down to high- light the desired submenu, then press the Select button.
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.
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Presets: The provided Presets optimize the projector for displaying com- puter presentations, photographs, film images, and video images. (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.) You can use the preset as a starting point, then further cus- tomize the settings for each source.
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Advanced settings Sharpness: (video sources only) changes the clarity of the edges of a video image. Select a sharpness setting. Sharpness 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.
Settings menu Audio: allows adjustments to the volume, bass, treble and balance. Also allows you to turn on and off Loudness (which boosts the higher and lower frequencies), the Internal speakers, and projector startup Chime. Audio allows you to assign a particular input to a specific source key Sources when using the optional Integrator remote.
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Screen Save: automatically blanks the screen after no signals are detected for five minutes. The image returns when an active source is detected or a remote or keypad button is pressed. Screen Save is disabled when Power Save is enabled. Screen Trigger: this enables the Screen Trigger connection on the connector panel.
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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.
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Network: The projector has an RJ45 Ethernet connector that supports net- work connections and TCP/IP protocols. This will allow for the control and Network management of the projector over a corporate network. The following fields Network are accessible when DHCP is not checked and available for manual entry of Info data.
Maintenance clean the lens Cleaning the lens with a soft dry cloth and non-abrasive Apply a non-abrasive camera lens cleaner to a soft, dry cloth. cleaner Avoid using an excessive amount of cleaner, and don’t apply the cleaner directly to the lens. Abrasive cleaners, solvents or other harsh chemicals might scratch the lens.
Replacing the projection lamp The lamp hour timer in the About menu counts the number of hours the lamp has been in use. Fifty hours before the specified end of the lamp’s life, About menu the message “Replace lamp” briefly appears on the screen at each startup and in the Interactive Display.
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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.
Cleaning the dust filter Turn off the projector and unplug the power cable. turn off and unplug audio in trigger the projector computer 2 monitor out network mouse computer 1 Wait 60 minutes to allow the projector to cool thoroughly. computer 3 serial control audio in...
Appendix Optional Accessories Part Number Accessories Shipping Case (ATA approved) CA-ATA-017 Projector Mount SP-CEIL-005-B Standard Accessories False Ceiling Plate for Projector Mount SP-LTMT-PLT (ship with the projector) Part Number Extension Arm for Projector Mount SP-LTMT-EXTP Shipping Box (with packaging) 111-0033-xx 26”...
Red LED behavior and projector errors Projected image size Table 3: If the projector is not functioning properly and the red LED is blinking, con- Image sizes for standard lens sult Table 2 to determine a possible cause. There are two second pauses between the blinking cycles.
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Table 5: Image sizes for short throw lens (fixed focus) Distance to screen Diagonal (feet/m) (feet/m) 3/.91 2.5/.76 5/1.52 4.17/1.27 8/2.44 6.67/2.03 12/3.66 10/3.05 16/4.88 13.33/4.06 20/6.1 16.67/5.08 NOTE: Visit our website for an interactive image size calculator. T H E T R U S T E D S O U R C E F O R P R O J E C T O R L A M P S A N D A C C E S S O R I E S...
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6 contacting InFocus 23 T H E T R U S T E D S O U R C E F O R P R O J E C T O R L A M P S A N D A C C E S S O R I E S...
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image Main menu 29 display computer 9 menu system 29 display video 14 Monitor connector 7 image does not fit screen 20 mouse, using your 7 image not centered 23 Mute 35 image not sharp 20 image not square 20 Network 36 image reversed 21 Network connector 8...
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Rear 33 Video button 14 remote control 25 video connections not working 19 optional 13 replacing the lamp 38 standard 13 RS-232 Video connector 13 cable 8 video images connecting 6 optimizing 28 screen trigger 6 warranty 23, 47 security lock 40 Windows 2000 11 Serial connection 8 Windows 98 10...
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Product repair erty of InFocus. InFocus’ sole obligation is to supply (or pay for) all labor necessary to outside of the terms of the Limited Warranty will be on a time and materials basis.
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LIMITING INFOCUS’ LIABILITY. During the Limited Warranty period, to exercise this Limited Warranty, the purchaser must first contact 1) InFocus, 2) a service facility authorized by InFocus or 3) the place Limitation on Bringing Action - No action, regardless of form, arising out of the of original purchase.
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8200_COV.qxd 4/29/03 8:54 AM Page 2 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE… call InFocus Corporation Customer Ser vice directly at 1-800-799-9911. SUPPORT IS FREE IN EUROPE, Many resources are available on between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. PST, call InFocus Corporation in our website at www.proxima.com.
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