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InFocus TD61 User Manual

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  • Page 1 ™ USER’ S GUIDE...
  • Page 2 Warning: The power cord and cables associated with this product contain lead, a chemical known to the state of California Wash hands after handling. to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Warning: This product has a lamp which contains a very small amount of mercury. Dispose of it as required by local, state, or federal ordinances and regulations.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2.5 Connecting RS232/RS485 Cables … 22 3 Adjusting … 23 3.1 Aligning the Image … 24 3.2 Adjusting TD61 To Its Source … 28 3.3 What Does Colorspace Mean? … 34 3.4 Color Balancing TD61 … 36 3.5 Scaling and Cropping … 38 3.6 Saving Your Work and Recalling a Memory …...
  • Page 4 4.2 Reading the Alpha Numeric Display … 46 4.3 Controlling TD61 with Remote … 48 4.4 Controlling TD61 with RS232/RS485 … 50 5 Maintenance … 51 5.1 Changing a Lamp … 52 5.2 Changing the Air Filter … 54 6 Reference Section … 55 6.1 Remote Control Functions …...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    1 Introduction About the TD61 … 4 Accessories for TD61 … 6 Using the Remote Control … 8 Your Safety is Important … 10...

  • Page 6: About The Td61

    It combines ultra-thin (6.5" deep) rear projection, DLP technology and rugged reliable design for outstanding performance in digital signage applications. Scale TD61 will up sample resolutions up to a resolu- tion of 1280 x 720 (720p), and will downsample reso- lutions up to 1600 x 1200.

  • Page 8: Accessories For Td61

    • T25 L-Key Torx Wrench • Removable I/O cover Customer furnished parts If you will be controlling the TD61 via RS232 or RS485, you will need CAT-5 cables with straight through wiring and RJ45 connectors on each end. contains the following items.
  • Page 9 Wall Mounting Bracket Lower Retaining Bracket VGA Cable T-25 L-Key Torx Wrench Remote Control 8-32x3/8 pan head screws Removable I/O Cover DB9-RJ45 Adapter Power Cable...

  • Page 10: Using The Remote Control

    Most original setup operations are performed with the remote control. Later, RS232 control may be used. The remote control, shown below, lets you control the TD61 and get it setup and adjusted initially. For a complete description of remote control func- tions. See 6.1 “Remote Control Functions” on...

  • Page 12: Your Safety Is Important

    WARNING The lamp gets very hot. Allow it to cool for 15 minutes before removing it. WARNING Hot surface located behind the TD61, on the lower right side next to the exhaust vent. Do not touch during operation. WARNING There is no electrical interlock on the screen.
  • Page 13 Hot Surface...

  • Page 15: Installation

    2 Installation What You Will Do … 14 Unpacking the TD61 … 16 Installing the TD61 … 18 Connecting Source Cables … 20 Connecting RS232/RS485 Cables … 22...

  • Page 16: What You Will Do

    User Guide where more detailed information is available. Installation 1. Unpack the TD61 carefully (16). 2. Hang the TD61 on a wall or optional stand (16). DO NOT lay the TD61 on its back or face. 3. Connect the source cables (Data, Video, Audio) (20).

  • Page 18: Unpacking The Td61

    2.2 Unpacking the TD61 To avoid damaging the TD61 1. Remove the plastic plugs on either side of the bottom of the box. 3. Remove the three foam pieces TD61 from the top of the 5. Lift the and remove the plastic.

  • Page 20: Installing The Td61

    TD61. CAUTION Do not lay the TD61 on its face or on its back. It must be kept upright at all times. Mounting TD61 on a wall.
  • Page 21 Move the bottom of the display either in or out till the display hangs perfectly straight. Tighten the screws on the lower retaining bracket. Lower retaining bracket installed on the bottom TD61 of the . The adjustment slot is shown in the blow-up picture.

  • Page 22: Connecting Source Cables

    RS232 and RS485. Power Connection AC power is connected to the TD61 at the bottom left side of the display. An AC power cord is provided in the accessory kit.
  • Page 23 Data Inputs Video Inputs TD61 Signal Input Panel, Left Side View Control Inputs and Loop-thru Audio Inputs and Outputs...

  • Page 24: Connecting Rs232/Rs485 Cables

    2.5 Connecting RS232/RS485 Cables With serial control, you can control one Connect to the computer Connect the TD61 to the serial out port of a com- puter or another type of controller, such as a video controller. Connect with twisted pair computer serial cable, such as Cat-5, using straight-thru cable.

  • Page 25: Adjusting

    3 Adjusting Aligning the Image … 24 Adjusting TD61 To Its Source … 28 3.2.1 Adjusting to Computer Sources … 30 3.2.2 Adjusting to Video Sources … 32 What Does Colorspace Mean? … 34 Color Balancing TD61 … 36 Scaling and Cropping … 38...

  • Page 26: Aligning The Image

    Position controls. Adjust the image so that it covers the entire screen. What is effective resolution? The TD61 is the thinnest rear projection DLP product available. This thin technology comes with some trade-offs. The ultra wide-angle lens that allows it to be so thin causes the image to be distorted and undisplayable at the edges.
  • Page 27 To access the adjustments on the small mirror, remove two screws under the center access panel and remove the panel. Small mirror showing three image adjustment screws If initial inspection shows that the image is square, skip this section and go to Electronic align- ment on page 27.
  • Page 28 Aligning the Image continued Bowing Because the screen is so large, there is a certain degree of flexibility in the screen that can cause bowing at the top of the image. There are three screws in the top of the screen that are adjustable.
  • Page 29 Aligning the Image continued Electronic Alignment Once the initial alignment adjustments are com- pleted, you can touch up the edges by accessing the menu. MAGE LIGNMENT Follow the menu path on the right to open the Image Alignment menu. In the Image Alignment menu select .

  • Page 30: Adjusting Td61 To Its Source

    • Input Levels for video sources, page 32 How does Input Level relate to Color Balance If you have more than one TD61 in the area and you want them to display identical colors, you need to adjust input levels and do color balancing.

  • Page 32: Adjusting To Computer Sources

    4. Select and press AUTO WHITE LEVEL That’s all there is to it. The TD61 is now adjusted to the black and white levels of this computer using this video card. If you change computers or video output cards in the computer, you must do this again.

  • Page 34: Adjusting To Video Sources

    2. Adjust Contrast, Brightness, Saturation and Hue on one TD61 until it looks satisfactory. 3. Adjust any other TD61’s so they have the same values for Contrast, Brightness, Saturation and Hue as the first TD61.
  • Page 35 Saturation Match these Adjust Saturation so the outside bars match when Blue Only is checked. Match these Match these Adjust Hue so the inside bars match when Blue Only is checked. Match these...

  • Page 36: What Does Colorspace Mean

    YPbPr signal into RGB. This conversion is performed in the elec- tronics module of the TD61. When the Colorspace item in the Picture menu is set for RGB, the electronics module sends the three colors through to the optical engine without transla- tion.
  • Page 37 This diagram shows the difference between the RGB and YPbPr signals or waveforms. It is not nec- essary to completely understand these waveforms. TD61 However, it should be clear that if the is set for one type, say RGB, and the signal is of the other...

  • Page 38: Color Balancing Td61

    The object of color balancing is to make individual units show the same colors. If we have more than one TD61 in a room we would like them to look the same. When we see a red car on one of the TD61s it would be nice if it were the same shade of red on the other.
  • Page 39 Bright ECALL Dark you may not see all choice adjusts the TD61 has a feature that allows a boost in the TD61 has a gamma control which allows the user Changes in the White value moves this end point.

  • Page 40: Scaling And Cropping

    1232x693 pixels, but may vary slightly from unit to unit. The aspect ratio of a TD61 is 1.77 (16x9). When the source picture’s aspect ratio is not the same as the TD61, you have to do something to make the picture fit.
  • Page 41 ” can be used for any input mode. It will be cropped if it is larger than the effective resolution or displayed in the center of a black field if it is smaller. ENTER TD61 ” for a ONE TO ONE ONE TO...

  • Page 42: Saving Your Work And Recalling A Memory

    The TD61 has 40 numbered memory slots, and this is the best way to save. Recall is fastest from memory slots. First, set up the TD61 the way you want it, includ- ing all the adjustments listed in this section. Then press the button twice.
  • Page 43 ENTER ENTER...

  • Page 45: Operating

    4 Operating Normal Start Up … 44 Reading the Alpha Numeric Display … 46 Controlling TD61 with Remote … 48 Controlling TD61 with RS232/RS485 … 50...

  • Page 46: Normal Start Up

    When you turn off the lamp, the fan will continues to run for a few minutes to cool the CAUTION It is bad practice to turn off the TD61 by turn- ing off the AC power. The lamp does not cool properly. This may shorten lamp life.

  • Page 48: Reading The Alpha Numeric Display

    The Alpha Numeric Display is an LCD panel located on the bottom left of the TD61. It is an excellent resource for troubleshooting as well as providing sta- tus information about the TD61. It provides infor- mation on: •...

  • Page 50: Controlling Td61 With Remote

    Remote control The remote control projects a series of IR (infra- red) pulses to the TD61 for control. Aim the remote control at the bottom left of the screen and press . The main menu should be visible, if the lamp MENU is on.

  • Page 52: Controlling Td61 With Rs232/Rs485

    Connect the RS232 In to the computer. Loop thru with RS485. Remote control with serial commands is a good way to control a TD61 while it is operating. It’s also an easy way to control TD61s during initial setup using a control program.

  • Page 53: Maintenance

    5 Maintenance Changing a Lamp … 52 Changing the Air Filter … 54...

  • Page 54: Changing A Lamp

    15 minutes before remov- ing. 2. Turn off the AC power switch underneath the sig- nal input panel on the back-left of the TD61 and remove the power cord. 3. Remove the right access panel by removing two 6x32 screws at the bottom of the panel and slid- ing it to the right.

  • Page 56: Changing The Air Filter

    1. Turn off the lamp and wait 15 minutes till the lamp cools down.The display status readout on the front of the TD61 will tell you when the cool down period is over, usually about 45 seconds. Turn off the AC and unplug the AC cord.

  • Page 57: Reference Section

    6 Reference Section Remote Control Functions … 56 Menus Structures: … 60 TD61 Drawings … 84 Connector Wiring … 86 Regulatory Information … 88 Specifications for TD61 … 90...

  • Page 58: Remote Control Functions

    6.1 Remote Control Functions The next four pages explain the actions of the remote control Turns the lamp on and off. Moves the image on the screen.
  • Page 59 Starts the process of scanning the input connectors for the next available source. See ”Saving Your Work and Recall- ing a Memory” on page 40...
  • Page 60 Mute mutes the audio Turns the curtain on and off. Curtain pattern is selected in the Miscellaneous menu. See page 76 Displays this message and starts the process of adjusting the image; performs those steps checked in the Auto Setup Options menu Changes the value of the high- lighted item.
  • Page 61 Selects the previous menu. See ”Picture” on page 60 Selects the highlighted item. If there is an arrow in the item, this button goes to that menu. Moves through the items in a menu. In some menus, Position Position, these button control up- down movement.

  • Page 62: Menus Structures

    6.2 Menus Structures: The Picture menu has different items depending on the current source type. You cannot adjust Frequency in Digital pic- tures, so that item is not in the Picture menu when the selected source is Digital. You cannot adjust Horizontal Frequency in Analog, because that is determined by the source, so it is grayed out.
  • Page 63 Choose Auto Black Level and press Then display a white picture from the source, choose Auto White Level and press ENTER TD61 is now adjusted to the brightest and darkest picture this one source can produce. If you change the computer to a...
  • Page 64 Input Levels: Digital Sources The digital level controls are not often used, because most digital sources don’t need them. Reset is a button that will return the system to the default values for digital sources. When the source is Digital and the colorspace is RGB …...
  • Page 65 Input Levels: Video Sources When the source is Composite or S-Video… The top items in the Input Levels menu, when the source is video, correspond to similar controls on television receivers (although PAL and SECAM receivers do not use a hue control). The Blue Only check box is for adjusting the picture with color bars from the source.
  • Page 66 Position Press the to access the PIcture SIZE Position menu directly From the Main Menu, select Position to access the Picture Position menu.

  • Page 67: Aspect Ratio

    Overscan: As with many rear projection televisions, the InFocus TD61 uses overscan to ensure image quality. For video images, overscan is used to hide video artifacts such as the second audio channel or the sync information that is transmitted in the vertical interval.
  • Page 68 The detail menu shows what will be recalled when you press again. ENTER When (Current) appears in the Slot to Recall line, it TD61 means that the is already doing exactly what this slot would tell it to do. Press...
  • Page 69 To save, highlight Save Now and press A (Current) notice will appear in Save to Slot to indicate that the save was successful and that the slot now con- TD61 tains exactly what the Everything shown in the Save menu is saved in the slot selected.
  • Page 70 Audio Volume use the +/- keys on the remote to adjust volume. Mute turns off the volume. Treble use the +/- keys on the remote control increase or decrease the treble response. Bass use the +/- keys on the remote control increase or decrease the bass response.
  • Page 71 Diagnostics: Display Status The Display Status menu shows the status of the lamp and fan. 573- is the firmware number. For TD61 it will be 573-2201 Fan: On when running. When a fan fails, the lamp will not turn on and you can’t see this menu.
  • Page 72 RS- 485 Serial Port Sta- tus. Commands Received is the number of commands that have this TD61 passed through addressed to it. Replies Sent is the number of replies Last Packet Type will be, most commonly, an Event or an Operation.
  • Page 73 Press MONITOR times to open the Test Patterns menu. four The Test Pattern menu turns on a variety of internally generated test images.
  • Page 74 Diagnostics: Setup Summary You cannot change anything in this menu. It is for refer- ence only. The Setup Summary menu looks different for digital or video sources. Slot is only visible when the current settings are exactly the ones in a numbered memory slot.
  • Page 75 Software Version. Version of firmware embedded in the ballast. Not to be confused with the firm- ware version of the TD61. Status. Can be queried via RS232 should the lamp be off. Ballast Not Communicating. If the ballast stops communicating with the electronics module, the ballast menu will change as shown.
  • Page 76 Lamp is supposed to be the amount of time the lamp has been on, but it may be only the amount of time since this meter was last reset. To reset lamp hours, select one of the resets, press arrow, press TD61 , press the left ENTER again. ENTER...
  • Page 77 Choose one display that has a neutral gray and match them all, one at a time, to that one. For more information on Color Balance see 3.4 “Color Balancing TD61” on page 36 you may not...
  • Page 78 Plug and Play enables the Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) that is used by many computers to determine the capabilities of the monitor. This is a compli- cated standard, and not all video card drivers and operating systems act the same.
  • Page 79 Advanced Options: Lamp Settings Auto Lamp On, when checked, turns on the lamp shortly after AC power is restored. When not TD61 checked, the mand from the remote or from RS232. CAUTION The lamp must cool down for about one minute before lighting again. A rapid on-off-on sequence may reduce lamp life.
  • Page 80 Advanced Options: Serial Port Settings Group ID can be 0-9, A-Z (caps only) Unit ID can be 0-9, A-Z (caps only) In combination this gives 1296 unique IDs. The ID is the identification of the individual display. The address is the part of an RS232 that specifies which display or displays should execute the command.
  • Page 81 • you press the Retry on lost signal, when checked, means the TD61 will try again to detect the mode if the sync is lost or momentarily disrupted. If you have a noisy signal you want to turn this off to avoid dis- ruption in the image.
  • Page 82 Advanced Options: Image Alignment Pan Image moves the entire image vertically or hor- izontally. Shrink/Grow allows you to shrink or grow the image, all sides proportionally Test Pattern allows you to choose the Grid pattern, the alignment pattern or none. Reset to Default resets the image to factory resolu- tion.
  • Page 83 Menu Options: Position Press the to access the PIcture SIZE Position menu directly From the Main Menu, select Position to access the Picture Position menu.
  • Page 84 Advanced Options: Menu Options H and V Position move the location of the menus on the screen. Menu Timeout sets how long menus will remain on the screen before disappearing on their own. The choices are 5, 15, and 60 seconds, and Never Time Out, which keeps the menu on indefinitely.

  • Page 85: Program Information

    Program Information The middle section shows the native resolution of the TD61 and the Revision number of the firmware. Drawings...

  • Page 86: Td61 Drawings

    6.3 TD61 Drawings Dimensions in inches TD61 Front View...
  • Page 87 Rear View Left Side View LCD Display Signal Input Panel...

  • Page 88: Connector Wiring

    6.4 Connector Wiring These are connector diagrams with pin designations. All connectors on these pages are shown looking at them from the outside, not from the solder side. These diagrams look at the outside of the connec- tor, as the cable sees it, not the wiring side. RS232 adapter The wiring shown for this Yellow wire...
  • Page 89 Pin No Signal TMDS Data2 + TMDS Data2 - TMDS Data2/4shield DDC Clk DDC Data Analog VSync TMDS Data1- TMDS Data1+ TMDS Data 1/3 Shield +5V Power- S-Video Connector M1 Connector Pin No. GND – 5V, Hsync,Vsync Hot Plug Detect, 1K PU TMDS Data0 - TMDS Data0 + TMDS Data05 shield...

  • Page 90: Regulatory Information

    The typical use is in a conference room, meeting room or auditorium Note: Any changes or modifications to the display not expressly approved by InFocus Corporation could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Use of a shielded interface cable is required to comply with the Class A limits of Part 15 of FCC rules.

  • Page 92: Specifications For Td61

    6.6 Specifications for TD61 Mechanical Specification Outside dimensions Width Height Depth Pedestal height Weight, fully assembled Shipping weight Orientation Chassis color Ventilation requirement Rear clearance Screen size Diagonal Width Height Mullion, Electrical and Heat Specification Video input amplitude Component (YPbPr) Input...
  • Page 93 230 VAC 63Hz 47 Hz 2.7 A 1.35 A 1.23 A 250 W Maximum Minimum Typical InFocus Stingray Thin Rear Projection Engine " HD2+ 1280 x 720 6 segment RGB spinning up to 5X display frame rate 1280 1232 115FL 135FL...
  • Page 94 Optical Specification Luminance Non-Uniformity Color Display Color Bit Depth Saturation (EBU) Color Point -White Color Point -Red Color Point -Green Color Point -Blue Color Matching of Primaries Color Temperature Geometry Image Position Image Rotation Image Keystone Image Linearity Focus Focus Quality Audio Audio inputs Line Out...
  • Page 95 Index Numbers 9-pin to RJ45 adapter AC power requirements adapter, RJ45 adapter, RJ45 to 9-pin address, definition of adjusting levels levels, manually for computer sources levels, semi-automatic for computer sources to computer sources adjusting to computer source adjusting to digital source adjusting video with color bars adjusting with color bars ambient operating temperature...
  • Page 96 V position misc menu chain Miscellaneous Options miscellaneous options menu mode ID mode table, analog horizontal resolution mode ID monitor menu chain most recent fault mullion glass, mm width Mute mute name, memory slot native resolution not addressed...
  • Page 97 Position power requirements prev button program information rear clearance Red, in Color Balance regulatory information remote control arrow keys curtain enter freq/phase lamp lamp on/off menu on/off prev save setup source Removable I/O cover resolution native retry on lost signal RGB colorspace RGB levels RJ45 adapter...
  • Page 99 Product repair outside of the terms of the Limited Warranty will be on a time and materials basis. InFocus will not be liable for any rental costs incurred in the event of a failure. The warranty does not apply to cartons, carrying cases, shipping cases, external cabinets, accessories used in connection with the product, or cosmetic parts, knobs, or batteries.
  • Page 100 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 purchase of the Product is the proof of the date of purchase.
  • Page 101 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE... For all types of Service and Support information on InFocus products and services please go to our web site at www.infocus.com/service. Many resources are available on our website. Some examples are: Frequently Asked Questions about general •...
  • Page 102 InFocus Corporation 27700B SW Parkway Avenue Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-9215 1-800-294-6400 • 503-685-8888 Fax: 503-685-8887 http://www.infocus.com In Europe: InFocus International BV Strawinskylaan 585 1077 XX Amsterdam The Netherlands Phone: +31 20 579 2000 Fax: +31 20 579 2999 In Asia: 238A Thomson Road...

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