Agency Approvals UL, CUL, DEMKO-GS Other specific Country Approvals may apply, see please product certification label. InFocus reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time without notice. Battery Safety Information CAUTION: Risk of explosion if the battery in this projector is replaced with the incorrect type of battery.
Appendix Projected image size RS-232 commands 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 website also has technical specifications (an interactive image size cal-...
Page 4
• 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.
RS-232 and Network control. It has XGA 1024x768 resolution. Optional user-changeable short, fixed short, long and ultra long throw lenses make this a flexible product suitable for many different uses. The projector is easy to connect, easy to use, and easy to maintain. Product specifications To read the latest specifications on your multimedia projector, be sure to visit our website.
Connector Panel The projector provides three computer and three video connection options: • one M1-DA (DVI with USB) • one VESA computer • one component RCA video (Pr, Pb, Y) • one S-video • one composite RCA video The projector provides computer and video connectors for audio support: •...
Here are some general guide- lines: • Position the projector on a flat surface at a right angle to the screen. The projector (with the standard lens) must be at least 3 feet (0.9m) from the projection screen.
Connect one end of the VESA computer cable to the Computer 2 connector on the projector. Connect the other end to the video port on your computer. If you are using a desktop computer, you first need to disconnect the moni- tor cable from the computer’s video port.
Page 9
Monitor out connector on the projector. You can control the projector from an LCD control panel, touch screen, or connect RS-232 cable other control device or computer by connecting an RS-232 cable to the pro- jector’s Serial Control connector.
Displaying a computer image Remove the lens cap. Press the power switch on the back of the projector to the on (I) position. The Power light on the Status Indicator Panel (page 14) lights green. Press the Power button on the top of the projector or the remote.
Adjusting the image Adjust the height of the projector, if necessary, by pressing the release but- tons on each side of the projector’s front to extend the elevator feet. Position the projector the desired distance from the screen at a 90 degree angle (perpendicular) to the screen.
Plug the other yellow connector into the yel- low Video 3 connector on the projector. Plug a white connector into the left audio out connector on the video device and plug a red connector into the right audio out connector on the video device.
Displaying a video image Remove the lens cap. Press the power switch on the back of the projector to the on (I) position. The Power light on the Status Indicator Panel (page 14) lights green. Press the Power button on the top of the projector or the remote.
Page 14
Adjust the zoom or focus by rotating the Zoom or Focus rings inside the lens door until the desired image size and focus are produced. adjust Zoom and Focus If the image is not on the screen or viewing area, adjust it by using the lens shift dials inside the lens door.
When Power Save is enabled, Screen Save is disabled. See page 30. 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 16
Problem No startup screen Only startup screen appears Solution Plug power cable in, press power switch and power button. Remove lens cap. Press the Source button Activate laptop’s external port or restart laptop Result Correct image Computer image projected...
Page 17
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, select1024x768) For a laptop,...
Page 18
Projector troubleshooting Problem Image not square Image not sharp Image does not fit 16:9 screen Solution Adjust keystone the Picture menu Adjust the focus ring or Sharpness in the Picture>Advanced menu Change aspect ratio to 16:9 in Picture>Aspect ratio menu...
Page 19
Image upside down Image reversed left to right Projected colors don’t match source COLOR Turn on/off Ceiling in Settings>System menu Turn on/off Rear in Settings>System menu Adjust color, tint, color temperature, brightness, contrast in the menus Correct image Correct image Correct image COLOR...
Page 20
Lamp won’t turn on, Lamp light is lit (page 14) Lamp light Make sure vents aren’t blocked; allow projector to cool for one minute Lamp may need to be replaced (page 34) Unplug projector; wait one minute; plug in projector and turn it on: lamp lights Lamp turns on...
If you need assistance, visit our website or call us. See the inside of the back cover for a list of all relevant web addresses. 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.
+ 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 computer). The range of optimum operation is about 15 feet (4.5m).
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 loudness, use the Audio menu (see page 29). Troubleshooting audio If there is no sound, check the following: •...
See page 30. • Two menu options, Power Save and Screen Save, are provided to auto- matically shut down the projector after several minutes of inactivity or display a blank screen. This helps preserve lamp life. See page 30. •...
See page 28. Customizing the projector You can customize the projector for your specific setup and needs. See page 29 to page 33 for details on these features. •...
• 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, Tint is only available for video sources and will be hid- den when a computer source is active.
Tint: (video sources only) adjusts the red-green color balance in the image. Auto Image: resynchs the projector to the source. Aspect Ratio: Aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to image height. TV screens are usually 1.33:1, also known as 4:3. HDTV and most DVDs are 1.78:1, or 16:9.
Page 28
Presets: The provided Presets optimize the projector for displaying com- puter presentations, photographs, film images, and video images. (Film input is material originally captured on a film camera, like a movie; video input is material originally captured on a video camera, like a TV show or Save Settings sporting event.)
Page 29
(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 Stan- dard menu.
When Autosource is checked, Powerup 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 31
Startup Logo frame the logo to be captured. Press Capture Start in the Capture New menu. The projector will let you know if the capture was a success or a failure. The next time you start the projector, the custom logo you captured dis- plays.
Page 32
Network: The projector has an RJ45 Ethernet connector that supports net- work connections and TCP/IP protocols. This will allow for the control and management of the projector over a corporate network. Visit our website for complete details on using the networking functionality. The following fields are accessible when DHCP is not checked and available for manual entry of data.
Page 33
Lens Type: change this setting only if you purchase an optional lens. The projector customizes its keystone settings based on the lens used. Select your optional lens from the menu. A sticker containing a number between 1 and 5 is attached to the lens to help you identify which type of lens you pur- chased.
Turn off the projector and unplug the power cable. Wait 45 minutes to allow the projector to cool thoroughly. Turn the projector upside down and use a coin to turn the battery cover to the “Open” position. Remove the battery and dispose of in an environmentally proper man- ner.
“Change lamp” briefly appears on the projected screen. 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 36
Plug in the power cable, press the power switch then press the Power button to turn the projector back on. Reset the lamp hour timer by navi- gating to the Settings>Service menu and selecting Reset Lamp Hours.
Reset Filter Hours. Using the security lock The projector has a security lock for use with a cable lock system. See the Accessories catalog that came with the projector, or visit our website, for ordering information. Refer to the information that came with the lock for instructions on how to use it.
Appendix Projected image size NOTE: Visit the Service section of our website for interactive image size cal- culators for the standard and optional lenses. Table 2: Projection sizes: Standard lens (1.5 - 1.8:1 throw ratio) Minimum Image Diagonal Image Distance Image Width (feet/m)
RS-232 commands Communication Configuration Visit our website for additional RS-232 settings and information. To control this projector via RS-232, connect a null modem cable and set the control system serial port settings to match the following communication configuration: RS-232 Port Settings...
‘?’ character will be returned indicating the command was not understood. Limitations The projector cannot respond to commands coming in at a high-rate. There- fore, a delay must occur between commands to ensure that the command gets properly executed. To assure the projector can process a command, wait 3 seconds before entering the next command.
Page 43
Blank Screen BSC at RW 0: black 1: blue 2: white Blue Gain BCG at RW Brightness BRT at RW Ceiling CEL at RW 0: disable 1: enable Chime ACE at RW 0: disable 1: enable Color CLR at RW Color Space CSM at RW 0: RGB...
Page 44
IR Receiver rear IRR at RW 0: disable 1: enable IR Receiver top IRT at RW 0: disable 1: enable Language LAN at RW 0 = English 1 = French 2 = German 3 = Spanish 7 = Portuguese 10 = Simplified Chinese 11 = Italian 12 = Swedish...
Page 45
NND (PC Screen NND at RW Saver Off) 0: disable 1: enable Overscan OVS at RW 0: disable 1: enable Phase MSS at RW Power PWR at RW 0: disable 1: enable Power Save PSV at RW 0: disable 1: enable Power-up Source DSC at RW 0: computer 1...
Page 46
Source SRC at RW 0: computer1 1: computer2 2: video 1 3: video 2 4: video 3 Source 1 SR1 at RW 0: computer 1 1: computer 2 2: video 1 3: video 2 4: video 3 Source 2 SR2 at RW 0: computer 1 1: computer 2 2: video 1...
Page 47
INDEX Aspect Ratio 31 audio 22 Audio In connector 7, 11 Auto Image 31 Auto Power 29 Autosource 29 Blank 31 Brightness 10 Capture Position 30 Capture Start 30 cleaning the dust filter 36 cleaning the lens 33 clock batteries 33 Color 13 colors are incorrect 18 component cable connector 11...
Page 48
PC Screen Saver Off 29 Picture menu 26 power cable 7, 11 Power Save 30 Power-up Source 29 presentation features 23 projection distance 6 projector connector panel 5 customizing 24 height 10, 12 positioning 6, 10, 12 setting up 6 shutdown 14...
Page 49
29 security lock 36 serial connection 5, 8 Service 32 Service Code 32 Service Info 32 Settings menu 29 shutting down projector 14 Source 31 Source troubleshooting 15 Sources 29 Subnet mask 31 S-video connector 11 Tint 13...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the IN42ff and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers