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InFocus X8 User Manual

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  • Page 2 Other specific Country Approvals may apply, please see product certification label. EMC Directive 2004/108/EC This reference guide applies to model W360: X8. EMC: EN 55022 InFocus reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time. EN 55024 EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Use only InFocus-approved ceiling mounts. Shutting down the projector • Only InFocus lamps are tested and certified for use in this projector. InFocus is not liable for the performance, safety or certification of any Troubleshooting your setup other lamps. The use of other lamps violates the projector warranty and voids all certification marks on this projector.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    WXGA 1280x800 resolution. 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 speaker change. remote...
  • Page 5 Connector Panel Connector panel The projector provides computer and video connectors: composite RJ-45 serial control M1-D/A video • one M1-D/A (HD, DVI, and computer) VESA in computer s-video monitor out • one VESA (HD, HD component, and computer) • one VESA (monitor out) •...

  • Page 6: Connecting A Computer

    Connecting a computer connect computer cable Required computer connections 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 If you are using a desktop computer and want to see the image on your connect monitor cable computer screen as well as on the projection screen, plug the monitor cable to the Monitor Out connector on the projector. connect VESA cable If you prefer connecting your projector to your computer with an optional VESA cable, connect one end of the cable to the VESA port on your com- puter, and connect the other end of the cable to the blue Computer 2 con-...

  • Page 8: Displaying A Computer Image

    Displaying a computer image remove lens cap Remove the lens cap. Press the Power button on the top of the projector or the remote. press Power button The Power light on the Status Indicator Panel (page 12) blinks green and the fans start to run.

  • Page 9: Adjusting The Image

    Adjusting the image release button adjust height Adjust the height of the projector, if necessary, by pressing the release but- ton to extend the elevator foot. rotate Rotate the leveling foot (located at the bottom back right corner), if neces- leveling elevator sary.

  • Page 10: Connecting A Video Device

    Connecting a video device connect S-video and audio cables No video or audio cables are included with your projector. If the video device uses a round, four-prong S-video connector, plug an S-video cable into that connector on the video device and into the Video 2 connector on the projector.

  • Page 11: Displaying A Video Image

    Displaying a video image remove lens cap Remove the lens cap. press Power button 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 12 Adjust the zoom or focus rings by rotating them until the desired image size adjust zoom and focus and focus are produced. zoom focus If the image is not square, adjust the vertical keystone using the buttons on adjust keystone the keypad.

  • Page 13: Shutting Down The Projector

    (page 21). If it does not, troubleshoot the setup. lamp and reset the lamp timer. Wrench/Service Turn off the projector and wait one minute, then turn the projector on again. If the service lamp turns on again, service is required. Visit www.infocus.com/service to contact Service.
  • Page 14 Source Troubleshooting Problem Solution Result Plug power cable in, press Power button. No startup screen Correct image Remove lens cap. Computer image projected Only startup screen appears Press the Source button Activate laptop’s external port or restart laptop...
  • Page 15 Adjust computer refresh rate in Control Computer image projected No computer image, just the words “Signal out of Panel>Display>Settings>Advanced> range” 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 16 For Macintosh: Image fuzzy or cropped Set your computer’s display resolution to Image clear and not cropped the native resolution of the projector (Apple menu>System Preferences>Displays, choose 1280x800) Disable “Extend my Windows Desktop” in Only my laptop’s background appears, not the Background and Desktop projected Control Panel>Display>Settings>Display 2 Desktop icons...
  • Page 17 The video embedded in my PowerPoint Turn off the internal LCD display on your Embedded video plays correctly presentation does not play on the screen laptop Projector troubleshooting Problem Solution Result Square image Image not square Adjust keystone on keypad or Picture menu Adjust the focus lens or Sharpness in the Correct image Image not sharp...
  • Page 18 Change aspect ratio to 16:9 in Correct image Image does not fit 16:9 screen Picture>Aspect ratio menu Image upside down Correct image Turn off Ceiling in Settings>System menu Image reversed left to right Correct image Turn off Rear in Settings>System menu...
  • Page 19 Correct image Projected colors don’t match source Adjust color, tint, color temperature, brightness, contrast in the menus COLOR COLOR Move projector, adjust zoom, adjust height Correct image Image not centered on screen zoom Adjust horizontal or vertical position in Picture>Advanced menu...
  • Page 20 Make sure vents aren’t blocked; allow Unplug projector; wait one minute; plug in Lamp won’t turn on, Temperature light is on projector to cool for one minute projector and turn it on: lamp lights Temperature light “Change lamp” message appears at startup, lamp Lamp must be replaced (page 33) won’t turn on, Lamp light is turned on Lamp turns on...

  • Page 21: Using The Keypad Buttons

    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). up/down arrows–navigates to and adjusts settings in the menus (page 24).

  • Page 22: Using The Remote Control

    Using the remote control The remote uses two (2) provided AA batteries. They are easily installed by sliding the cover off the remote’s back, aligning the + and - ends of the bat- navigation teries, sliding them into place, and then replacing the cover. buttons Caution: When replacing the batteries, be aware that using batteries other than the type provided with the projector may risk severe damage to the...

  • Page 23: Using The Audio

    Using the audio connect audio cable 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 Keystone, Contrast, Brightness, Color, or Tint in the Picture Optimizing computer images menu. See page 25. After your computer is connected properly and the computer’s image is on • Change the Aspect ratio. Aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to the screen, you can optimize the image using the onscreen menus.

  • Page 25: Using The Menus

    Using the menus To open the menus, press the Menu button on the keypad or remote. (The Menu menus automatically close after 60 seconds if no buttons are pressed.) The button Main menu appears. Use the arrow buttons to move up and down to high- light the desired submenu, then press the Select button.

  • 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. decreasing keystone increasing keystone Keystone Vertical: 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 and video images in different lighting conditions and on different backgrounds. There are also user-definable presets. To set a preset for the current source, adjust the image, select Save Settings in the Presets menu, then select Save Presets User 1 (or 2 or 3).
  • Page 28 colors may not look right or the image may appear “torn.” If this happens, Advanced settings manually select a video standard by selecting NTSC, PAL, or SECAM from the Video Standard menu. The following 4 options are for computer and component sources only. Phase: adjusts the horizontal phase of a computer source.

  • Page 29: Settings Menu

    Settings menu Audio: allows adjustments to the volume and balance, and turns the projec- tor’s startup Chime on and off. Audio Sources allows you to assign a particular input to a specific source key when using an optional remote. Also allows selection of a default Power-up Settings Source and enables or disables Autosource.
  • Page 30 PC Screen Saver Off: prevents your computer from going into Screen Save mode. This feature is only available if the USB portion of the computer cable is connected to your computer (page 5). Power Save: automatically turns the lamp off after no signals are detected for 20 minutes.
  • Page 31 Custom Key (for use with optional remote only): allows you to assign a dif- Service Info: provides information about the projector and lamp. Service ferent function to the Custom button on the remote to quickly and easily Code: only used by authorized service personnel. use the effect.
  • 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

    Maintenance clean the lens Cleaning the lens with a soft dry cloth and non-abrasive Apply a non-abrasive camera lens cleaner to a soft, dry cloth. cleaner 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 34: Replacing The Projection Lamp

    Only InFocus lamps are tested and certi- the projector fied for use in this projector. InFocus is not liable for the performance, safety or certification of any other lamps. The use of other lamps violates the pro- jector warranty and voids all certification marks on this projector.
  • Page 35 • 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 disconnect lamp connector use caution when removing it. Before replacing a ruptured lamp, clean the lamp compartment and dispose of cleaning materials.

  • Page 36: Appendix

    Appendix Projected image size NOTE: Visit our website for an interactive image size calculator. Table 2: Image sizes for WXGA Maximum Minimum Maximum Minimum Distance Diagonal Horizontal Horizontal Diagonal to screen (feet/m) (feet/m) (feet/m) (feet/m) (feet/m) 5/1.5 2.55/.77 3.1/.93 2.18/.66 2.65/.79 10/3 5.1/1.53...
  • Page 37 17 computer connections optional 5 keypad buttons 20 required 5 keystone 8, 25 computer image optimize 23 troubleshooting 13 connecting computer 5 external speakers 22 video device 9 connector panel 4 contacting InFocus 19 Contrast 8, 11, 25...
  • Page 38 lamp replacement 33 password-protecting the projector 31 Lamp Reset 30 PC Screen Saver 29 lamp won’t turn on 19 personal identification number 31 Language 30 Picture menu 25 laptop PIN 31 connecting 5 Position 27 external video port 7 power cable 5, 9 lens, cleaning 32 Power Save 12, 29 leveling foot 8...
  • Page 39 Screen Save 12, 29 VESA connector 6 security lock 32 video connections 9 serial connection 6 video images, optimizing 23 Service 30 Video Standard 27 Settings menu 28 Sharpness 27 White Peaking 27 Source troubleshooting 13 Sources 28 XGA 3 speakers, connecting 22 Startup Logo 29 zoom 8, 11...

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