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InFocus IN24 Reference Manual

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  • Page 1: Reference Guide

    IN20 SERIES Reference Guide...
  • Page 2 UL, cUL, TUV Other specific Country Approvals may apply. Please see product certification label. This document applies to: IN24, IN24+, W240, IN26, IN26+ and W260. InFocus reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    • Locate the projector in a well-ventilated area without any obstructions to intake or exhaust vents. Do not place the projector on a tablecloth or other soft covering that may block the vents. • Locate the projector at least 4' (1.2 m) away from any heating or cooling vents.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Your new digital projector is simple to connect, easy to use, and straightfor- ward to maintain. It is a versatile projector that is flexible enough for busi- ness presentations and home video viewing too. The IN24 has native SVGA 800x600 resolution while the IN26 has native XGA 1024x768 resolution. This guide applies to both products.
  • Page 5 Connector Panel The projector provides both computer and video connection options, including: • VESA computer • S-video • Composite RCA audio/video The projector also provides the following connectors: • Monitor out, to provide an image on your desktop computer as well as on the projection screen •...

  • Page 6: 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 (1.5m) from the projection screen. •...

  • Page 7: Projector And Device Connector Guide

    Projector and device connector guide The following illustration and table should help you find the connectors to use and obtain the best resolution possible from your input devices, such as computers, standard VCRs, DVD players (progressive and interlaced), HDTV sources (1080i and 720p HDTV formats), TV and satellite tuners, camcorders, video games (progressive and interlaced), and laser disc play- ers.
  • Page 8 Standard Video Camera NTSC, PAL, and SECAM formats Standard Video Game Attach to Adapter If Your Device or Labeled Connector Is Connector on Projector Composite video Video 2 or S-video or S-video 1 Composite video Video 2 or S-video or S-video 1...
  • Page 9 1080i, 720p Progressive Video Game Component 480p and 480i Attach to Adapter If Your Device or Labeled Connector Is Connector on Projector Computer In Component video Computer In via optional VESA to Component adapter Computer In Component video Computer In via...

  • Page 10: Connecting A Computer Source

    Connect one end of the provided computer cable to the Computer In con- nector on the projector and the other to the VESA connector on your com- puter. If you are using a desktop computer, you will need to disconnect the monitor cable from the computer’s video port first (you can connect this...

  • Page 11: Displaying An Image

    If using a laptop, make sure it’s external video port is active. Many laptops do not automatically turn on their external video port when a projector is connected. Usually a key combination like FN + F8 or CRT/LCD key turns the external display on and off. Locate a function key labeled CRT/LCD or a function key with a monitor symbol.

  • Page 12: Adjusting The Image

    Keystone button to reduce the lower part. If the left or right side of the screen is larger or smaller the other, you can turn the projector to the left or to the right a few degrees to square the image.

  • Page 13: 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 bypass the projector’s audio system and...

  • Page 14: Video Device Connections

    Video device connections No video cables are provided with the projector. You can order cables from InFocus or provide your own. Composite video connection Plug the A/V cable’s yellow connector into the video-out connector on the video device. Plug the other yellow connector into the yellow Video 2 con- nector on the projector.

  • Page 15: Shutting Down The Projector

    The projector also has a Power Save feature that automatically turns the lamp off after no active sources are detected and no user interaction with the projector is performed for 20 minutes. By default, this feature is off. See page 31.
  • Page 16 Problem no start up screen only start up screen appears Startup Screen Solution plug power cord into the projector press power button press the Source button activate laptop’s external port restart laptop Result correct image Startup Screen computer image projected...
  • Page 17 no computer image, just the words “Signal out of range” Only my laptop’s background appears, not the Desktop icons 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 18 Solution set your computer’s display resolution to the native resolution of the projector (Start>Settings>Control Panel>Display>Settings tab) select 800x600 for IN24 and 1024x768 for IN26 For a laptop, disable laptop monitor or turn-on dual- display mode...
  • Page 19 Problem image not square image not sharp image does not fit 4:3 or 16:9 screen Solution adjust Keystone on keypad adjust Sharpness in the Picture>Advanced menu change aspect ratio to 4:3 or 16:9 in Picture>Aspect ratio menu Result square image correct image correct image...
  • Page 20 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, color space in the menus Result correct image correct image...
  • Page 21 Temperature light is on Temperature light 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 Startup...
  • Page 22 Lamp light Still need assistance? If you need assistance, visit our website at www.infocus.com/service or call us. Check out our HOW TO section there for additional information on using this projector for home theater or gaming applications. See the user’s guide for support contact information.

  • Page 23: Using The Remote Control

    When disposing of the batteries, be sure to do so in an environmen- tally proper manner. To operate, point the remote at the front of the projector (not at the com- puter). The range of optimum operation is about 15 feet (4.5m).

  • Page 24: Using The Audio

    Using the audio Using the projector’s speaker 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.

  • 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 and off (page 10). Auto Image–resets the projector to the source. Presets–cycles through the available preset settings (page 29).

  • Page 26: Optimizing Computer Images

    (page 32). • Two options, Power Save and Screen Save, are provided to automati- cally shut down the projector after several minutes of inactivity or dis- play a black screen. This helps preserve lamp life (page 31).

  • Page 27: Optimizing Video Images

    • Turn on Overscan to remove noise on the edges of the image. Customizing the projector You can customize the projector for your specific setup and needs. See page 31 to page 33 for details on these features. • For rear projection, turn rear mode on in the Settings>System menu.

  • Page 28: Using The Menus

    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 29: 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 default is 4:3. Select Native to see the unmodified input with no resizing by the projector. Select 16:9 to watch enhanced widescreen DVDs. Aspect ratio...

  • Page 30: Advanced Menu

    Horizontal/Vertical Position: adjusts the position of a computer source. Sync Threshold Adjust: (progressive signals only) If a hardware device, such as a DVD player, is not syncing properly with the projector, select this option to help it to sync when connected to the projector.
  • Page 31 Note that offset adjustments are only available for computer sources. Video Standard: when it is set to Auto, the projector attempts to automati- cally pick the video standard based on the input signal it receives. (The video standard options may vary depending on your region of the world.) If...

  • Page 32: Settings Menu

    Auto Power: When Auto Power is checked, the projector automati- Source cally starts up after the projector is powered on. This allows control of ceil- ing mounted projectors with a wall power switch. Display Messages: displays status messages (such as “Searching”) in the lower-left corner of the screen.
  • Page 33 Auto Image: resets the projector to the source (page 24). • Freeze: pauses the projected image. • Source Info: the default effect. It opens a window with projector and source information. • Service Info: opens a window with projector and source information.
  • Page 34 To select the patterns, use the up/down arrows on the remote or keypad. To exit the test patterns, press the Blank button again. Service Code: only used by authorized service personnel. Service Info: provides information about the projector and lamp. Language menu Service menu...
  • Page 35 Once you enable the PIN feature, you must enter the PIN before you can project an image. To use this feature, you must register your projector at www.infocus.com/ register and follow the instructions there to get a default PIN. The PIN con- sists of a sequence of 5 navigation button presses.

  • Page 36: Maintenance

    Twenty hours before the lamp life expires, the message “Change lamp” appears on the screen at startup. NOTE: You can order new lamp housings from www.infocus.com (in select areas), your retailer or your dealer. Use only a replacement lamp with the same type and rating as the original lamp.
  • Page 37 Replace the lamp door by sliding it into place. Be sure the lamp connec- tor wires are not in the way. Plug in the power cord and press the Power button to turn the projector back on. To reset the lamp hour timer, navigate to the Settings>Service menu and select Reset Lamp Hours.

  • Page 38: Using The Security Lock

    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. security lock...
  • Page 39 9 computer monitor 9 external speakers 23 video device 12 connector panel 4 connectors on projector 7, 8 contacting InFocus 21 Contrast 28 Custom key 25, 32 customer service contact information 21 customizing the projector 26 Display Messages 31...
  • Page 40 Macintosh computers 3 maintaining the projector 35 Menu button 27 menu usage 27 Monitor Out connector 9 optimizing images 25 optimizing video 26 Overscan 29 password-protecting the projector 34 PC Screen Saver Off 31 personal identification number 34 Phase 29...
  • Page 41 Screen Save 14, 31 security lock 37 Service 33 Service Code 33 Settings menu 31 sharpness 30 shutting down the projector 14 Sources 31 speakers, connecting external 23 Startup Logo 32 Status Indicator Panel 14 S-video connector 13 System 31...

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