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  • Page 1 > > > > > > > Reference Guide...
  • Page 2 Agency Approvals UL, CUL, TUV Other specific Country Approvals may apply, please see product certification label. This user’s guide applies to models IN10, M6, LP70+, and M2+. InFocus reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Connecting a computer Required computer connections5 Displaying a computer image Adjusting the image Connecting a video device Shutting down the projector Troubleshooting your setup Using the keypad buttons Using the remote control Optimizing computer images Presentation features Optimizing video images Customizing the projector Using the menus...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Projector components and features zoom ring keypad specifically Your new XGA 1024x768 resolution digital projector is designed for portability, connectivity, and collaboration. It is easy to connect, easy to use, easy to transport, and easy to maintain Product specifications To read the latest specifications on your multimedia projector, be sure to visit our website at www.infocus.com, as specifications are subject to change.
  • Page 5 Connector Panel The projector provides computer and video connectors: • one M1-D/A (HD, DVI, and computer) • one S-video • one composite RCA video • one audio in Connector panel S-video Audio in Composite video Computer...

  • Page 6: Connecting A Computer

    Connecting a computer Required computer connections connect computer cable Connect the black end of the computer cable to the Computer 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 computer cable from the computer’s video port.

  • Page 7: 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 blinks green and the fans start to run. When the lamp comes on, the start up screen displays and the Power light is steady green. It can take a minute for the image to achieve full brightness.

  • Page 8: Adjusting The Image

    Adjusting the image Adjust the height of the projector, if necessary, by pressing the release but- ton to extend the elevator foot. Rotate the leveling foot (located at the bottom back left corner), if necessary. Position the projector the desired distance from the screen, so that the lens is perpendicular to the screen.

  • Page 9: Connecting A Video Device

    Connecting a video device connect S-video and audio cables If your video device uses a round, four-prong S-video connector, plug the S-video cable into the S-video Out connector on the video device and into the Video 1 connector on the projector. If the device uses a composite video connector, plug the composite video cable into the Composite Out connec- tor on the video device and into the Video 2 connector on the projector.

  • Page 10: Shutting Down The Projector

    Shutting down the projector The projector automatically blanks the screen after no active source is detected for 30 minutes. This blank screen helps preserve the life of the pro- jector. The image returns when an active source is detected or a remote or keypad button is pressed.
  • Page 11 • Problem No startup screen Only startup screen appears No computer image, just the words “Signal out of range” Source Troubleshooting Solution Plug power cable in, press Power button. Remove lens cap. Press the Source button Activate laptop’s external port or restart laptop Adjust computer refresh rate in Control Panel>Display>Settings>Advanced>...
  • Page 12 For PC: Image fuzzy or cropped For Macintosh: 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, disable laptop monitor or turn-on dual- display mode Set your computer’s display resolution to the native resolution of the projector (Apple menu>System...
  • Page 13 Only my laptop’s background appears, not the Desktop icons The video embedded in my PowerPoint presentation does not play on the screen Disable “Extend my Windows Desktop” in Control Panel>Display>Settings>Display 2 (location varies by operating system) Uncheck this option, then click Apply Turn off the internal LCD display on your laptop...
  • Page 14 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 Result Square image Correct image...
  • Page 15 Image reversed left to right Projected colors don’t match source COLOR Image not centered on screen Lamp won’t turn on, Lamp LED is blinking red (5 blinks) Turn off Rear in Settings>System menu Adjust color, tint, color temperature, brightness, contrast in the menus Move projector, adjust zoom, adjust height Adjust horizontal or vertical position in Picture>Advanced menu...

  • Page 16: Still Having Problems

    “Change lamp” message appears at startup, lamp won’t turn on, lamp won’t turn on, Lamp LED is blinking red (2 blinks) Still having problems? If you need assistance, visit the Service and Support section of our website or call us. This product is backed by a limited warranty.

  • Page 17: Using The Keypad Buttons

    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 6) and off. menu–opens the on-screen menus (page 19). source/select–confirms choices made in the menus and selects sources (page 19).

  • Page 18: Using The Remote Control

    Using the remote control The remote uses two (2) AA batteries. They are easily installed by sliding the cover off the remote’s back, aligning the + and - ends of the batteries, sliding them into place, and then replacing the cover. Caution: When replacing the batteries, be aware that using batteries other than the type provided with the projector may risk severe damage to the remote.

  • Page 19: Optimizing Computer Images

    Optimizing computer images After your computer is connected properly and the computer’s image is on the screen, you can optimize the image using the onscreen menus. For gen- eral information on using the menus, see page 19. • Adjust the Keystone, Contrast, or Brightness in the Picture menu. •...

  • Page 20: Using The Menus

    Using the menus To open the menus, press the Menu button on the keypad or remote. (The menus automatically close after 60 seconds if no buttons are pressed.) The Main menu appears. Use the arrow buttons to move up and down to high- light the desired submenu, then press the Select button.

  • Page 21: Picture Menu

    Picture menu To adjust the following six settings, highlight the setting, press Select, use the up and down arrows to adjust the values, then press select to confirm the changes. decreasing keystone increasing keystone Keystone: adjusts the image vertically and makes a squarer image. You can also adjust keystone from the keypad.
  • Page 22 Presets: Presets are provided that optimize the projector for displaying computer presentations, film images, and video images. Film input is mate- rial originally captured on a film camera, like a movie; video input is mate- rial originally captured on a video camera, like a TV show or sporting event. There are also user-definable presets.
  • Page 23 Advanced settings Advanced The following 4 options are for computer and component sources only. Phase: adjusts the horizontal phase of a computer source. Tracking: adjusts the vertical scan of a computer source. Horizontal/Vertical Position: adjusts the position of a computer source. Sync Threshold Adjust: (enhanced and high definition sources only) If a hardware device, such as a DVD player, is not syncing properly with the projector, select this option to help it sync.

  • Page 24: Settings Menu

    Settings menu Audio: allows adjustments to the volume. Sources allows you to assign a particular input to a specific source key when using an optional remote. Also allows selection of a default Power-up Source and enables or disables Autosource. Sources>Autosource: When Autosource is not checked, the projector defaults to the source selected in Power-up Source.
  • Page 25 PC Screen Saver Off: prevents your computer from going into Screen Save mode. This feature is only available if the USB portion of the computer cable is connected to your computer (page 5). Power Save: automatically turns the lamp off after no signals are detected for 20 minutes.
  • Page 26 Custom Key (for use with optional remote only): allows you to assign a dif- ferent function to the Custom 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 27: Maintenance

    Maintenance Cleaning the lens Apply a non-abrasive camera lens cleaner to a soft, dry cloth. 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. Lightly wipe the cleaning cloth over the lens in a circular motion.

  • Page 28: Replacing The Projection Lamp

    Replacing the projection lamp The lamp hour timer in the Service Info menu counts the number of hours the lamp has been in use. Twenty hours before the specified end of the lamp’s life, the message “Replace lamp” briefly appears on the screen at each startup.

  • Page 29: Resetting The Lamp Timer

    • Be extremely careful when removing the lamp housing. In the unlikely event that the lamp ruptures, small glass fragments may be generated. The lamp module is designed to contain most of these fragments, but use caution when removing it. Before replacing a ruptured lamp, clean the lamp compartment and dispose of cleaning materials.

  • Page 30: Appendix

    Appendix Projected image size Table 1: Image Size, Width and Height for Lens at Maximum Image Size Distance to Diagonal Width Screen (feet/m) (inches/m) (inches/m) 4.9/1.5 40/1 32/.8 7.4/2.3 60/1.5 48/1.2 9.9/3.0 80/2 64/1.6 12.3/3.8 100/2.5 80/2 18.5/5.6 150/3.8 120/3 32.8/10.0 266/6.8 213/5.4...
  • Page 31 INDEX Numerics 1024x768 resolution 3 Advanced setting 22 Aspect Ratio 20, 25 Audio In connector 5, 8 Auto Power 23 Autosource 23 Blank screen 24 Brightness 7 cleaning the lamp filter screens 26 cleaning the lens 26 Color 20 Color Control 22 Color Space 22 Color Temperature 22 colors are incorrect 14...
  • Page 32 lamp cleaning filter screens 26 lamp replacement 27 Lamp Reset 25 lamp won’t turn on 14, 15 Language 25 laptop connecting 5 external video port 6 LED 9 lens, cleaning 26 leveling foot 7 lock, security 26 Low Power 23 Macintosh troubleshooting 11 Main menu 19 menu system 19...
  • Page 33 Screen Save 9, 24 security lock 26 Service 25 Settings menu 23 Sharpness 22 shutting down the projector 9 Sources 23 Startup Logo 24 Sync Threshold Adjust 22 Tint 20 Tracking 22 Troubleshooting 9 Turning off the projector 9 using the keypad buttons 16 video connections 8 video images, optimizing 18 Video Standard 22...

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