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InFocus IN3916 User Manual

Infocus in3900 series projector user's guide
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  • Page 2 Input ratings: 100-240Vac, 3.9A, 50-60Hz equipment be collected and managed separately from typical household waste InFocus reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time without in all EU member states. Please follow the guidance of your local notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Setup menu Status and Service menu Introduction Using LitePort Positioning the projector LiteShow Connecting a computer source LiteShow Menu Options USB connection Maintenance VGA connection Cleaning the lens Optional computer connections Using the security lock Displaying an image Replacing the projection lamp Adjusting the image Connecting a video device...
  • 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.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Your new digital projector is simple to connect, easy to use, and straightforward to maintain. It is a versatile projector that is flexible enough for business presentations and home video viewing too. The IN3916 has native XGA 1024x768 resolution. It touch keypad is compatible with a wide variety of computers and video devices.
  • Page 6 5 volt, 2 amp DC output when the projector is on. It is designed to provide power for an InFocus LiteShow wireless device, which allows wireless projection. More information can be found on our website at...

  • Page 7: Positioning The Projector

    (The throw ratio of the IN3916 is 0.49:1.) • IN3916 image offset is 105% +/-2%. This means that if you have an image 40 inches (1 meter) tall from a table-mounted projector, the bottom of the image will be 2.8 inches (.07 meter) above the centerline of the lens.

  • Page 8: Connecting A Computer Source

    Connecting a computer source To take advantage of HDMI 1.3 Deep Color (30 bit), you must have a 1.3- compatible source. USB Mini B connection Connecting power Connect the USB cable to your computer's USB A connector and to the projector's Connect the black power cord to the Power connector on the rear of the projector USB mini B connector.

  • Page 9: Displaying An Image

    FN key Refer to your laptop's documentation for more information about your laptop's key combination or go to the InFocus website at: http:// www.infocus.com/Support/LaptopActivation.aspx. ? No laptop image? Try pressing the Auto Image button on the keypad. Get help on page 17.

  • Page 10: Adjusting The Image

    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 front of the projector.
  • Page 11 What is Aspect Ratio? 4:3 screen 16:10 screen Aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to image height. Depending on your source, you will want to choose the aspect ratio (using your projector remote or keypad) which matches your source. Older TV screens and laptops are 4:3;...

  • Page 12: Connecting A Video Device

    If your HD video device has component connectors, an optional Component to No video cables are provided with the projector. You can order cables from InFocus VGA adapter can be used. Plug the component cable into the video device. Plug the or provide your own.

  • Page 13: Liteboard™ Wand

    How to Use the Wand The IN3916 projector needs to be powered on and connected to your computer. Connect the projector and your computer with a USB cable. Connect the projector and your computer with a VGA cable.

  • Page 14: Using More Than One Wand

    How to Hold the Wand Wand Features You can hold the wand the way you would hold a normal pencil or pen, or you can Sensor hold it like a remote control - use in whichever position is most comfortable. Left mouse button Scroll Wheel button NOTE: If the wand is up close to the screen, you can press its tip against the...

  • Page 15: Liteboard Wand Menu

    Link Light Lithium Battery Information The blue link light shows the status of the wand's wireless connection to the Manufacturer: HiTech Energy Inc. projector. The link light will blink frequently (more than once per second) when the Model: E3BE105K1002 wand is attempting to link to the projector; then it will blink less frequently (about Rating: 3.7V/800mAh once every 4 seconds) after the wand has linked to the projector.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting Liteboard

    - Use the wand right up against the screen so it's easier to avoid unexpected make sure the computer is powered on. movements. - If the wand still won't charge, contact InFocus support at: www.infocus.com/ - Change the Motion value in the LiteBoard Wand menu. support.

  • Page 17: Shutting Down The Projector

    If your image appears correctly on the screen, skip to the next section. If it does not, turn the projector on again. Contact troubleshoot the setup. Technical Support if the problem persists. Visit www.infocus.com/support to contact service. Lamp Turn off the projector and wait one minute, then turn the projector on again.
  • Page 18 Problem Solution Result No start up screen Correct image Plug power cord into the projector press power button USB A USB mini B Computer image projected Only start up screen appears Press the Source button activate laptop’s external port Restart laptop...
  • Page 19 Problem Solution Result Press the Auto Image button on keypad Computer image projected No computer image, just the words “Signal out of Adjust computer refresh rate in Control Panel > range” Display > Settings > Advanced > 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 20 Problem Solution Result Set your computer’s display resolution to the native Image fuzzy or cropped Image clear and not cropped resolution of the projector (Start > Settings > Control Panel > Display > Settings tab) For a laptop, disable laptop monitor or turn- on dual-display mode...
  • Page 21 Problem Solution Result Image not square Adjust Keystone on keypad Square image Image not sharp Correct image Adjust Sharpness in the Basic Picture menu Basic Picture Brightness Maximum Contrast High Sharpness Maximum Normal Color Tint Minimum Auto Image... Aspect Ratio 16:9 Apply Preset...
  • Page 22 Problem Solution Result Turn off Ceiling Mount in Setup menu Image upside down Correct image Setup Auto Source Power-Up Source VGA1 Composite SCART Video Standard Auto Closed Caption Ceiling Mount Rear Project Prevent PC Screen Saver Turn off Rear Project in Setup menu Image reversed left to right Correct image Setup...
  • Page 23 Problem Solution Result Turn off the internal LCD display on your laptop The video embedded in my PowerPoint Embedded video plays correctly presentation does not play on the screen Lamp won’t turn on, Temperature light is on Make sure vents aren’t blocked, turn off the projector Lamp turns on and allow it to cool for one minute Temperature light...
  • Page 24 Still need assistance? If you need assistance, visit our website at www.infocus.com/support 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.

  • Page 25: Using The Remote Control

    Using the remote control • Mute button to silence the audio. • Auto Image button to resynch the projector to the source. The remote uses two (2) AA batteries (not provided). They are easily installed by • Resize button to switch among aspect ratios (see page 31). removing the cover from the remote’s back, aligning the + and - ends of the •...

  • Page 26: Using The Audio

    Using the audio connect audio cable Using the projector’s speakers USB A USB mini B Connect the audio source to either the Audio 1 or Audio 2 connectors to hear audio through the projector speakers. To assign the audio to a particular source, go to the Setup menu and choose the Audio Inputs feature.
  • Page 27 Playing sound through the projector About the microphone input This projector is equipped with a 20-watt stereo speaker system, a dedicated • If you wish to use a microphone, connect a 3.5 mini jack cable Dynamic microphone input, and advanced audio processing for superb audio performance. Microphone to the projector.

  • Page 28: Using The Keypad Buttons

    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 8). Auto Image–resets the projector to the source (page 27). Presets–cycles through the available preset settings (page 31). Keystone–adjusts squareness of the image (page 9).

  • Page 29: Optimizing Computer Images

    Optimizing computer images Presentation features Several features are provided to make giving presentations easier. Here is an After the projector is running and the image is on the screen, you can optimize the overview, details are found in the menu section. image using the onscreen menus.

  • Page 30: Optimizing Video Images

    After your video device is connected properly and the image is on the screen, you all other InFocus projectors with the Dynamic Messaging feature) over a network or can optimize the image using the onscreen menus. For general information on using serial connection.

  • Page 31: Using The Menus

    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 32: Basic Picture Menu

    Basic Picture menu To adjust the following settings, highlight the setting, press Select, use the up and Basic Picture down arrows to adjust the values, then press Select to confirm the changes. Brightness Brightness: changes the intensity of the image. Contrast Sharpness Maximum...

  • Page 33: Advanced Picture Menu

    Detect Film: determines whether the original source of the input video was film (progressive) or video (interlaced). 3D Control: allows you to enjoy 3D (stereoscopic) content. Your IN3916 supports two synchronization modes (External Sync and DLP Link™) for controlling LCD shutter glasses.

  • Page 34: Table Of Contents Setup Menu

    Setup menu • Overscan: removes noise around the image. • AV Mute: enables or disables AV Mute function. Language: allows you to select a language for the onscreen display. • Closed Captions: enables or disables Closed Captions. Network: Allows you to setup network settings. Blank Key: select what to display when the blank key on the remote is pressed: •...
  • Page 35 the left and right arrow keys to change the source’s audio input. Press Menu when captions on the selected channel, then the projector must display caption text done changing audio inputs. overlaid on the image. Auto Source: When this feature is On, the projector automatically finds the active Closed Captions (unmuted): controls closed caption display while audio is not source, checking the selected Power-up Source first.
  • Page 36 Select OK or Cancel by pressing the Select button. Verify the new PIN. If you lose or forget your custom PIN: Contact InFocus support. Go to www.infocus.com/support Serial Port Baud Rate: selects the serial port and baud rate.

  • Page 37: Introduction 4 Status And Service Menu

    Status and Service menu Source Info: a read-only display of current source settings. Status and Service Projector Info: a read-only display of current projector settings. Source Info Projector Info LiteBoard™ Info: a read-only display of current LiteBoard™ settings. LiteBoard™ Info Reset Lamp Hours: resets the lamp hours used counter in the Projector Info menu Reset Lamp Hours...

  • Page 38: Positioning The Projector 6 Using Liteport

    Using LitePort LitePort displays a slide show of JPEG images stored on a USB flash drive connected to the projector or a Presentation To Go presentation. This can eliminate the need for a computer source. LitePort reads and displays files stored on a USB flash drive in either JPEG or Presentation-to-Go format (PtG).
  • Page 39 Download and install the PtG Converter software onto your computer (avail- • If no images are found, or some images are not shown, or you only see folder able on www.infocus.com/support). thumbnails but no images: Make sure that images are JPEG file type (file Close all open computer applications.

  • Page 40: Connecting A Computer Source 7 Liteshow

    LiteShow LiteShow Login Screen The LiteShow Utility embedded in your projector provides many new features to make your presentations even more effective. Once installed, the Utility allows you to configure, control and display to your projector from a computer or PDA over either a wired or wireless LAN connection.

  • Page 41: Usb Connection 7 Liteshow Menu Options

    For network control, you can access the projector through Port 23 (Telnet). System Status We use the same control codes on serial as we do over the network. InFocus network control uses the Telnet packet structure. This menu allows the user to review the network and connection status, and the source and projector information.
  • Page 42 AMX Control System: Enable control by AMX systems. Projection Setup: Select the LiteShow display resolution and set-up (or disable) Menu Sample: System Status menu login codes within this menu. Change Passwords: Enter, confirm and apply new passwords for each Login type. Apply confirms and saves your modifications.
  • Page 43 Menu Sample: Basic Projector Control menu Menu Sample: Admin > Network menu...
  • Page 44 Downloading the LiteShow Utility LiteShow Download menu To begin projecting over the local network or wirelessly, the LiteShow Utility must be installed and running on your computer or PDA. This Utility is needed to man- age the communication between your computer/PDA and the LAN-connected pro- jector.
  • Page 45 To display your computer/PDA image over the LAN Access Point prompt Device Name list Turn the projector on, hit the Source button and select LAN. The LiteShow splash screen should appear within one minute. You must be connected to the projector through a wired or wireless LAN. For wireless LAN, connect to the wireless network using the same SSID as shown on the projector.
  • Page 46 To control the projected image Use the LiteShow Toolbar to switch between full screen projection and QuadView projection. You can also choose to refresh, pause or stop projecting. Various LiteShow Toolbar administration tools are also available through this control. Play Additional options Quadrant 2 Pause...

  • Page 47: Vga Connection 7 Maintenance

    Maintenance Cleaning the lens Apply a non-abrasive camera lens cleaner to a soft, dry cloth. • Projector must be off and the lens must be at room temperature. • Avoid using an excessive amount of cleaner, and don’t apply the cleaner directly to the lens.

  • Page 48: Adjusting The Image 9 Replacing The Projection Lamp

    • 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 49 Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord. USB A turn off and unplug wait 60 minutes Wait 60 minutes to allow the projector to cool thoroughly. USB mini B projector Remove the lamp door, located on top of the projector, by (a) removing the two screws on either side of the lamp door, (b) sliding the lamp door towards the front of the projector, and (c) tilting and lifting the door off.
  • Page 50 Lamp Replacement 47 Computer In connector 7 Language 33 Connecting Lens Cleaning 46 Video device 11 Link Channel 14 Contacting InFocus 23 Link Light 14 Contrast 31 LiteBoard™ Info 36 Customer service contact information 23 LiteBoard™ Wand 33 LitePort 37...
  • Page 51 LiteShow Menu Options 40 Reset Button 14 LiteShow Moderator 40, 45 Resetting the projector 36 Magnify Controls 34 Screen Aspect 11 Menu Offset 34 Screen Save 16, 33 Menu Transparency 34 Scroll Wheel Mode 14 Menu usage 30 Search Screen 34 Mic Volume 33 Security Lock 46 Motion 14...

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