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InFocus SP5000 User Manual

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Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer: InFocus Corporation, 27700B SW Parkway Ave. Wilsonville, Oregon
97070 USA
European Office: Strawinskylaan 585, 1077 XX Amsterdam, The Netherlands
We declare under our sole responsibility that this projector conforms to the following
directives and norms:
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC
EMC: EN 55022
EN 55024
EN 61000-3-2
EN 61000-3-3
Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC
Safety: EN 60950: 2000
July, 2004
Trademarks
Apple, Macintosh, and PowerBook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc. IBM is a trademark or registered trademark of International Business
Machines, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation. Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks or registered trademarks
of Adobe Systems Incorporated. InFocus, In Focus, and INFOCUS (stylized), LP, Lite-
Show, ScreenPlay, LitePort, ASK and Proxima are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of InFocus Corporation in the United States and other countries.
FCC Warning
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
--Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
--Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
--Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
--Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by InFocus Corporation can void
the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Agency Approvals
UL, CUL, TUV, GOST
Other specific Country Approvals may apply, please see product certification label.
InFocus reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time.
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  • Page 1 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Agency Approvals UL, CUL, TUV, GOST Other specific Country Approvals may apply, please see product certification label. InFocus reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time.

  • Page 2: 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 in multiple languages are available on our website. The most current ver- sions can be found on our website.
  • Page 3 For complete details of the warranty, see the Warranty section at the end of this user's guide. Do not place objects or people in the 2 foot (.6m) area along the side of the projector. For ceiling mount applications, this area should be 5 feet (1.5m).

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Your new ScreenPlay 5000 projector from InFocus is specifically designed for home cinema applications. It has native 1280x720 resolution. The projec- tor is easy to connect, easy to use, easy to maintain. Online Registration Register your projector on our website to receive product updates, announcements, and registration incentives.
  • Page 5 A 3.5mm mini-jack trigger provides 12 volt current. This provides a con- stant output while the projector is on. For example, if you connect your pro- jection screen to the trigger, when you turn on the projector the screen will move down;...

  • 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 28. InFocus recommends use of an authorized InFocus ceiling mount. The Ceiling Mount Kit is sold sepa- rately.

  • Page 7: Video Connections

    Video connections You can connect VCRs, DVD players, camcorders, digital cameras, video games, HDTV receivers, and TV tuners to the projector. (You cannot directly connect the coaxial cable that enters your house from a cable or satellite company; the signal must pass through a tuner first. Examples of tuners are digital cable boxes, VCRs, digital video recorders, and satellite TV boxes.

  • Page 8: Connecting A Video Device

    VESA 1 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 button on the keypad lights up and the LED on the keypad turns solid green.

  • Page 9: Displaying A Video Image

    Displaying a video image Remove the lens cap. Press the Power button on the top of the projector or the remote. The fans start to run. When the lamp comes on, the startup screen is dis- played. It can take a minute for the image to achieve full brightness.
  • Page 10 Adjust the zoom or focus rings by rotating them until the desired image size and focus are produced. If the image is not square, adjust the vertical keystone using the buttons on the keypad. Press the upper Keystone button to reduce the upper part of the image, and press the lower Keystone button to reduce the lower part.

  • Page 11: Connecting A Computer

    Connect either a VESA cable or M1 cable into the appropriate connector on trigger the projector (Vesa 1 or DVI 2). Connect the other end to the video port on audio in serial control your computer. If you are using a desktop computer, you first need to dis- connect the monitor cable from the computer’s video port.

  • Page 12: Shutting Down The Projector

    When Power Save is enabled, Screen Save is disabled. See page 29. Turning off the projector To turn off the projector, press the Power button. You can cancel the shut- down by pressing the Power button again within 3 seconds. The lamp turns off and the LED blinks green for 1 minute while the fans continue to run to cool the lamp.
  • Page 13 Source Troubleshooting Problem No startup screen Only startup screen appears Solution Plug power cable in, press Power button. Remove lens cap. Press the Source button Activate laptop’s external port or restart laptop Result Correct image Computer image projected...
  • Page 14 No computer image, just the words “Signal out of range” Edges of image distorted 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. Turn Overscan on in the Picture>Overscan menu Computer image projected Correct image...
  • Page 15 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...
  • Page 16 Image upside down Image reversed left to right Turn off Ceiling in Settings>System menu Turn off Rear in Settings>System menu Correct image Correct image...
  • Page 17 2. Select another gamma setting 3. Select another color space Make sure vents aren’t blocked; allow projector to cool for one minute Correct image COLOR Unplug projector; wait one minute; plug in projector and turn it on: lamp lights...
  • Page 18 Adjust horizontal or vertical position in Picture>Advanced menu dealer. When sending the projector in for repair, we recommend shipping the unit in its original packing material, or having a professional packaging company pack the unit. Please insure your shipment for its full value.

  • 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 9) and off (page 12). menu–opens the on-screen menus (page 23). select–confirms choices made in the menus (page 23).

  • 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 up to 30 feet (9.14m).

  • Page 21: Using The Audio

    Using the audio To play sound from the projector, connect your source to the Audio In con- nector on the projector. To adjust the volume, mute or turn off the projector’s chime, use the Audio menu (see page 28). Troubleshooting audio If there is no sound, check the following: •...

  • Page 22: Customizing The Projector

    Customizing the projector You can customize the projector for your specific setup and needs. See page 28 to page 31 for details on these features. • For rear projection, turn Rear mode on in the Settings>System menu. • For ceiling mounted projection, turn Ceiling mode on in the Set- tings>System menu.

  • Page 23: Using The Menus

    • The About menu provides a read-only display of information about the projector and source. Certain menu items may be grayed out until a particular source is con- nected. For example, Sharpness is only available for video sources and will be hidden when a computer source is active.

  • Page 24: Picture Menu

    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.
  • Page 25 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 26 Presets: You can customize the settings for each source and save them as a preset. There are three user-definable presets. To set a preset for the current source, adjust the image, then choose Save User 1, 2, or 3. You can recall these settings in the future by selecting the appropriate user presets.
  • Page 27 Color Space: This option applies to computer sources. It allows you to select a color space that has been specifically tuned for the video input. When Auto is selected, the projector automatically determines the standard. To choose a different setting, turn off Auto, then choose RGB for computer...

  • Page 28: Settings Menu

    When Autosource is checked, Startup Source deter- mines which source the projector defaults to at power-up. If no signal is present, the projector checks the sources in order until a source is found or until power down.
  • Page 29 Capture New, then press Select twice. When complete, the projector confirms the capture. Blank Screen The next time you start the projector, the custom logo you captured dis- plays. Blank Screen: determines what color is displayed when you press the Blank button on the remote.
  • Page 30 Lamp Reset: resets the lamp hours counter in the About menu to zero. Do this only after changing the lamp. It displays a confirmation dialog box. Service Info: provides information about the projector’s software version and the active source. Service Code: only used by authorized service personnel.

  • Page 31: 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. clean the lens with a soft dry cloth...

  • Page 32: Replacing The Projection Lamp

    LED on the projector’s keypad blinks red (indicating a lamp error, see page 36) and a dialog box appears each time the projector is turned on. You can order new lamp modules from your dealer. See “Accessories” on page 35 for information.
  • Page 33 • 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 the lamp, clean the lamp compartment and dispose of cleaning materials.

  • Page 34: Cleaning The Dust Filters

    Vacuum the non-removable metal grid filter adjacent to the lamp door. Using the security lock The projector has a security lock for use with a cable lock system. See “Accessories” on page 35 for ordering information. Refer to the information that came with the lock for instructions on how to use it.

  • Page 35: Appendix

    *country-dependent NOTE: Use only approved accessories. Optional Accessories Shipping Case (ATA approved) Projector Mount False Ceiling Plate for Projector Mount Extension Arm for Projector Mount 26” - 47” Organizer Carry Case DVI-D Cable 6 ft (1.8 m) M1 to Component Adaptor...

  • Page 36: Red Led Behavior And Projector Errors

    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 our website for more details on the red LED error codes.
  • Page 37 8 composite video connector 8 computer image troubleshooting 13 connecting power cable 8 connector panel 5 contacting InFocus 18 Contrast 10 custom logo startup screen 29 customer service contact information 18 Display Messages 28 displaying PiP 29...
  • Page 38 Reset 30 RS-232 connecting 11 Screen Save 12 security lock 34 Serial connection 11 Settings menu 28 shutting down the projector 12 Sleep Timer 28 solid green 12 solid red 12 Source troubleshooting 13 Sources 28 standard accessories 35 startup logo 29...
  • Page 39 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 40 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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