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- Page 1 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Regulatory models: P1501, P1503 009-1313-02 DISPERINDAG No. 0287/1.824.51/09.03...
- Page 2 Other specific Country Approvals may apply. Please see product certification label This document applies to regulatory models P1501 and P1503. Input ratings: 100-240Vac, 2.9A, 50-60Hz InFocus reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time without notice.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Table of Contents Introduction Positioning the projector Projector and device connector guide Connecting a computer source Required computer connections (DisplayLink or VGA) Optional computer connections Displaying an image Adjusting the image Connecting a video device Video device connections Composite video connection HDMI 1.3 connection... - Page 4 Place the projector in a horizontal position no greater than 15 degrees off axis. • Only genuine InFocus lamps are tested for use in this projector. Use of non • Locate the projector at least 4' (1.2m) away from any heating or cooling vents.
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Page 5: Introduction
(IR) elevator foot Online registration Register your projector on our website at www.infocus.com/register to activate your warranty and receive product updates, announcements, and registration incentives. connector remote control power cord... - Page 6 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Connector panel The projector provides both computer and video connection options, including: • VGA computer • HDMI composite LitePort (IN1503 only) audio in • Composite video video HDMI • USB DisplayLink connector, for computer audio/video input. This USB computer connection also provides slide advance (and mouse control when used with an optional remote control only)
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Page 7: Positioning The Projector
InFocus approved ceiling mounts for proper fitting, ventilation and Table 1: (IN1501) installation. Refer to the installation guide that comes with the InFocus Ceiling Range of distance to the screen for a given screen size Mount Kit (p/n SP-CEIL-UNIV) for more information. The warranty does not... - Page 8 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Table 2: (IN1503) Range of distance to the screen for a given screen size Distance to screen Minimum Maximum Diagonal Screen distance (inches/ Distance Size (inches/m) (inches/m) 90/2.3 55/1.4 66/1.7 150/3.8 92/2.3 110/2.8...
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Page 9: Connecting A Computer Source
Open that file and follow the instructions on the screen. connect VGA cable * For detailed DisplayLink instructions and troubleshooting, and to download the latest DisplayLink software, go to www.infocus.com/support/displaylink VGA connection Connect one end of the provided computer cable to the VGA connector on the projector and the other to the VGA connector on your computer. -
Page 10: Displaying An Image
Refer to your laptop's documentation for more information LCD/CRT key about your laptop's key combination or go to the InFocus website at: http:// www.infocus.com/Support/LaptopActivation.aspx. FN key ? No laptop image? Try pressing the Auto Image button on the keypad. Get help on page 14. -
Page 11: Adjusting The Image
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Adjusting the image adjust height If necessary, adjust the height of the projector by pressing the elevator foot release button to extend the foot. release button If necessary, rotate the leveling foot located at the rear of the projector. elevator foot Avoid placing your hands near the hot exhaust vent at the side of the projector. - Page 12 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com What is Aspect Ratio? 4:3 screen 16:9 screen Aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to image height. Standard TV screens and older laptops are 4:3; HDTV and most DVDs are 16:9; and widescreen computers are 16:10.
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Page 13: Connecting A Video Device
VGA connector. the remote or through the projector’s Basic Picture Menu. See page 27 for more information.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 composite video cable’s yellow connector into the video-out connector on... -
Page 14: Shutting Down The Projector
Contact Technical Support if the problem persists. Troubleshooting your setup Visit www.infocus.com/support to contact service. If your image appears correctly on the screen, skip to the next section. If it does not, Lamp Turn off the projector and wait one minute, troubleshoot the setup. - Page 15 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Problem Solution Result No start up screen Correct image Plug power cord into the projector press power button If your computer is using the projector's DisplayLink connector, see the DisplayLink Computer image projected Only start up screen appears Software User's Guide for troubleshooting information.
- Page 16 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Problem Solution Result No computer image, just the words “Signal out of Press the Auto Image button on keypad adjust computer Computer image projected refresh rate in Control Panel > Display > Settings > range”...
- Page 17 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Problem Solution Result Image fuzzy or cropped Set your computer’s display resolution to the native Image clear and not cropped resolution of the projector (Start > Settings > Control Panel > Display > Settings tab) For a laptop, disable laptop monitor or turn-...
- Page 18 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Problem Solution Result Image not square Adjust Keystone on keypad Square image Image not sharp Adjust Sharpness in the Basic Picture menu Correct image Image does not fit 4:3 or 16:9 screen Change aspect ratio to 4:3 or 16:9 in Basic Correct image Picture>Aspect ratio menu...
- Page 19 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Problem Solution Result Image upside down Turn off Ceiling Mount in Setup menu Correct image Image reversed left to right Turn off Rear Project in Setup menu Correct image Projected colors don’t match source Adjust color, tint, brightness, contrast in the Basic Correct image Picture menu...
- Page 20 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Problem Solution Result The video embedded in my PowerPoint If your computer is using the projector's DisplayLink Embedded video plays correctly presentation does not play on the screen connector, see the DisplayLink Software User's Guide for video troubleshooting information.
- Page 21 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 Quick Start Poster/ Booklet for support contact information.
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Page 22: Using The Remote Control
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Using the remote control • Resize button to switch among aspect ratios (see page 27). • Help button to get help with connecting sources and improving the picture. The remote uses two (2) AA batteries. They are easily installed by removing the Troubleshooting the remote cover from the remote’s back, aligning the + and - ends of the batteries, sliding them •... -
Page 23: Using The Audio
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Using the audio connect audio cable Using the projector’s speakers When using the HDMI connector, both audio and video are sent over the cable to the projector and audio will play from the projector's speakers. For inputs other than HDMI, connect the audio source to the Audio In connector to hear audio through the projector's speakers. -
Page 24: Using The Keypad Buttons
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Using the keypad buttons Most buttons are described in detail in other sections, but here is an overview of their functions: Power–turns the projector on and off (page 9). Auto Image–resets the projector to the source. Presets–cycles through the available preset settings (page 27). -
Page 25: Optimizing Computer Images
Once you have optimized the image for a particular source, you can save the settings using Presets. This allows you to quickly recall these settings later (page 27). • If your computer is using the projector's DisplayLink connector, see the InFocus DisplayLink Software User's Guide for information about optimizing images. -
Page 26: Optimizing Video Images
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Optimizing video images Customizing the projector After your video device is connected properly and the image is on the screen, you You can customize the projector for your specific setup and needs. See page 29 to can optimize the image using the onscreen menus. -
Page 27: Using The Menus
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Using the menus keypad navigation To open the menus, press the Menu button on the keypad or remote. (The menus buttons automatically close after 60 seconds if no buttons are pressed.) Use the arrow buttons to move up and down to highlight the desired menu, then press the Select button. -
Page 28: Basic Picture Menu
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Basic Picture menu To adjust the following settings, highlight the setting, press Select, use the up and down arrows to adjust the values, then press Select to confirm the changes. Brightness: changes the intensity of the image. Contrast: controls the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the picture and changes the amount of black and white in the image. -
Page 29: Advanced Picture Menu
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Advanced Picture menu BrilliantColor™: produces an expanded on-screen color spectrum that delivers enhanced color saturation for bright, true-to-life images. Choose Normal Look for most video sources and Bright Look for most computer sources. White Peaking: increases the brightness of whites that are near 100%. -
Page 30: Setup Menu
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Setup menu Lamp Low Power: toggles between on and off. Turn it on to lower the light output of the lamp. This also lowers the fan speed, making the projector quieter. Language: allows you to select a language for the onscreen display. Power Sounds: controls whether the projector makes a sound when powered on Key Click: turns the key click sound on or off. - Page 31 If you lose or forget your custom PIN: Take Snapshot...: captures the current image and allows it to be used as the search Contact InFocus support. Go to www.infocus.com/support screen image. Serial Port, Baud Rate: selects the serial port and baud rate.
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Page 32: Status And Service Menu
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Status and Service menu Source Info: a read-only display of current source settings. Projector Info: a read-only display of current projector settings. Reset Lamp Hours: resets the lamp hours used counter in the Projector Info menu to zero. - Page 33 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Using LitePort (IN1503 only) thumbnails, or press Select when an image is highlighted to start the slide show, or press Select when a folder is highlighted to open that folder. LitePort displays a slide show of JPEG images stored on a USB flash drive To start the slide show: While viewing thumbnails, press the arrow buttons to connected to the projector.
- Page 34 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com (For remaining items below, highlight the setting, then press Select one or more Height to double their previous values, then click OK. times to change the setting value.) Click the Office button in the upper left corner of the PowerPoint document Auto Start: Select On to have the player start the slide show when the USB flash window.
- Page 35 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Troubleshooting LitePort • If images load slowly: Make sure you are using a newer USB 2.0- compatible (high speed) USB flash drive. Larger image file sizes may also slow down the player; to reduce file size, use an image editing program on your computer to resize images smaller;...
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Page 36: Maintenance
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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. -
Page 37: Replacing The Projection Lamp
NOTE: Be sure to use the InFocus lamp module designed for this projector. You can order new lamps from www.infocus.com (in select areas), your retailer or your dealer. Only genuine InFocus lamps are tested for use in this projector. Use of non InFocus lamps may cause electrical shock and fire, and may void the projector warranty. - Page 38 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord. turn off and unplug wait 60 minutes Wait 60 minutes to allow the projector to cool thoroughly. projector Remove the lamp door by (a) removing the screw on the side of the lamp door, (b) lifting the door off.
- Page 39 12 Maintaining the projector 33 Connector on Projector 7, 8 Menu button 27 Connector panel 4 Menu usage 27 Contacting InFocus 21 Mute 30 Contrast 28 Custom Key 30, 25 Optimizing images 25 Customer service contact information 21...
- Page 40 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Service 32 Phase 29 Service Code 32 Picture menu 28 Sharpness 28 Power connector 9 Shutting down the projector 14 Power cord 9 Source 30 Power Sounds 30 Source Info 30 Power-up Source 30 Status indicator panel 14 Presentation features 25 Sync Threshold 29...