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InFocus Work Big IN38 Reference Manual

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  • Page 2 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Agency Approvals UL, CUL Other specific Country Approvals may apply, please see product certification label. This user’s guide applies to models IN38, C350, and W500. InFocus reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time.

  • 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

    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. Accessories The standard accessories that came with your projector are listed in the included user’s guide.
  • Page 5 Connector Panel The projector provides computer and video connectors: • one M1-D/A (HD, DVI, and computer) • one VESA (HD, HD component, and computer) • one VESA (monitor out) • one component video • one S-video • one composite RCA video •...

  • Page 6: Connecting A Computer

    Connect the black end of the computer cable to the Computer 1 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 cable from the computer’s video port.
  • Page 7 Computer 2 con- nector on the projector. You can control the projector from an LCD control panel or computer by connect RS-232 cable connecting an RS-232 cable to the projector’s Serial Control connector. Spe- cific RS-232 commands can be found in the Service and Support section of our website.

  • Page 8: Displaying A Computer Image

    Remove the lens cap. Turn on the Power switch on the side of the projector. Press the Power button on the top of the projector or the remote. The Power light on the Status Indicator Panel (page 12) blinks green and the fans start to run.

  • Page 9: Adjusting The Image

    Rotate the leveling foot (located at the bottom back right corner), if neces- sary. Position the projector the desired distance from the screen, so that the lens is perpendicular to the screen. See page 35 for a table listing screen sizes and distances.

  • Page 10: Connecting A Video Device

    Connect the black power cable to the connector on the back of the projector and to your electrical outlet. NOTE: Always use the power cable that shipped with the projector.

  • Page 11: Displaying A Video Image

    Adjust the height of the projector by pressing the release button to extend the elevator foot. Rotate the leveling foot, if necessary. Position the projector the desired distance from the screen, so that the lens is perpendicular to the screen. See page 35 for a table listing screen sizes and distances to the screen.
  • Page 12 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 13: 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 and verify that you want to turn the projector off by pressing the Power button again within 3 seconds.
  • Page 14 Source Troubleshooting Problem No startup screen Only startup screen appears Solution Plug power cable in, press Power switch and button. Remove lens cap. Press the Source button Activate laptop’s external port or restart laptop Result Correct image Computer image projected...
  • Page 15 You may also need to set a different resolution on your computer, as shown in the following problem, “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,...
  • Page 16 For Macintosh: Image fuzzy or cropped Only my laptop’s background appears, not the Desktop icons Set your computer’s display resolution to the native resolution of the projector (Apple menu>System Preferences>Displays, choose 1024x768) Disable “Extend my Windows Desktop” in Control Panel>Display>Settings>Display 2...
  • Page 17 The video embedded in my PowerPoint presentation does not play on the screen Projector troubleshooting Problem Image not square Image not sharp Turn off the internal LCD display on your laptop Solution Adjust keystone on keypad or Picture menu Adjust the focus lens or Sharpness in the Picture>Advanced menu...
  • Page 18 Image does not fit 16:9 screen Image upside down Image reversed left to right Change aspect ratio to 16:9 in Picture>Aspect ratio menu Turn off Ceiling in Settings>System menu Turn off Rear in Settings>System menu Correct image Correct image Correct image...
  • Page 19 Projected colors don’t match source COLOR Image not centered on screen 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 Correct image COLOR Correct image...
  • Page 20 Lamp must be replaced (page 33) This product is backed by a limited warranty. An extended warranty plan may be purchased from your 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.

  • Page 21: 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 7) and off (page 12). menu–opens the on-screen menus (page 24). select–confirms choices made in the menus (page 24).

  • Page 22: 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 23: 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, use the buttons on the keypad. To adjust the balance or turn off the projector’s chime, use the Audio menu (see page 28).

  • Page 24: Optimizing Computer Images

    • Adjust the Color Control or White Peaking settings. See page 27. Customizing the projector You can customize the projector for your specific setup and needs. See page 28 to page 32 for details on these features. • For rear projection, turn Rear mode on in the Settings>System menu.

  • Page 25: Using The Menus

    • The Source Info 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 26: 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. increasing keystone decreasing keystone Keystone: adjusts the image vertically and makes a squarer image. You can also adjust keystone from the keypad.
  • Page 27 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.
  • Page 28 (The video standard options may vary depending on your region of the world.) If the projector is unable to detect the correct standard, the colors may not look right or the image may appear “torn.” If this happens, manually select a video standard by selecting NTSC, PAL, or SECAM from the Video Standard menu.

  • Page 29: Settings Menu

    When Autosource is checked, Power-up Source determines which source the projector defaults to at startup. If no signal is present, the projector checks the sources in order until a source is found or until power down. System>Rear: reverses the image so you can project from behind a translu- cent screen.
  • Page 30 (page 5). Power Save: automatically turns the lamp off after no signals are detected for 20 minutes. After 10 additional minutes with no signal, the projector powers down. If an active signal is received before the projector powers down, the image will be displayed.
  • Page 31 Auto Image: resets the projector to the source (page 20). • 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 32 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 33: Maintenance

    Using the security lock The projector has a security lock for use with a cable lock system. Refer to the information that came with the lock for instructions on how to use it.

  • Page 34: Replacing The Projection Lamp

    When the expected lamp life has been reached, the Lamp indi- cator icon lights red (page 12). 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 35 Dispose of the lamp in an environmentally proper manner. Install the new lamp module, making sure that it is properly seated. Be careful not to touch the interior components of the projector. Snap the bail wire back into its flat position against the lamp module.

  • Page 36: Appendix

    Appendix Projected image size Table 2: Image sizes Maximum Minimum Distance Diagonal Diagonal to screen (feet/m) (feet/m) (feet/m) 4/1.2 2.6/0.8 3/.9 7/2.1 4.5/1.4 5.3/1.6 10/3.1 6.4/2 7.6/2.3 15/4.6 9.6/2.9 11.4/3.5 20/6.1 16.5/5.01 15.2/4.6 30/9.1 19.1/5.8 22.9/7 NOTE: Visit our website for an interactive image size calculator. Minimum Maximum Horizontal...
  • Page 37 23 troubleshooting 13 connecting computer 5 external speakers 22 video device 9 connector panel 4 contacting InFocus 19 Contrast 8, 11, 25 Custom key 23 Display Messages 28 displaying computer image 7 video image 10 elevator foot 8...
  • Page 38 Screen Save 12, 29 security lock 32 serial connection 6 Service 30 Settings menu 28 Sharpness 27 shutting down the projector 12 Source troubleshooting 13 Sources 28 speakers, connecting 22 Startup Logo 29 Sync Threshold Adjust 27 Tint 11, 25...
  • Page 39 VESA connector 6 video connections 9 video images, optimizing 23 Video Standard 27 White Peaking 27 XGA 3 zoom 8, 11...

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