InFocus X6 Reference Manual

InFocus X6 Reference Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents ...  Usage Notice ... 2 Precautions...2 Important Operating Considerations for Safety ...4 Introduction... 5 Product Features ...5 Package Overview...6 Product Overview ...7 Main Unit ...7 Connection Ports ...8 Wireless Remote Control ...9 Operation...  Connecting the Projector ...11 Powering On/Off the Projector...12 Powering On the Projector ...12 Powering Off the projector ...13...
  • Page 3: Usage Notice

    Usage Notice Precautions Follow all warnings, precautions and maintenance as recom- mended in this user’s guide to maximize the life of your unit. English ... Warning- D o not look into the projector’s lens when the lamp is on. The bright light may hurt your eyes. Warning- T o reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. Warning- P lease do not open or disassemble the product as this may cause electric shock. Warning- W hen changing the lamp, please allow unit to cool down, and follow all changing instructions.
  • Page 4 Turn off the product before cleaning.  U se a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent to clean the  display housing. D isconnect the power plug from AC outlet if the product is not  being used for a long period of time. Don’t: B lock the slots and openings on the unit provided for ventila-  tion. U se abrasive cleaners, waxes or solvents to clean the unit.  U se under the following conditions:  - In extremely hot, cold or humid environments. - In areas susceptible to excessive dust and dirt. - Near any appliance that generates a strong magnetic field. Usage Notice ... English...
  • Page 5: Important Operating Considerations For Safety

    Usage Notice Important Operating Considerations for Safety  P lace the projector in a horizontal position no greater  L ocate the projector in a well-ventilated area without any  L ocate the projector at least 4' (1.2 m) away from any  U se only the power cord provided. A surge-protected  R efer to this guide for proper startup and shutdown pro-  I n the unlikely event of a lamp rupture, particles may exit Follow these instructions to help ensure image quality and lamp life over the life of the projector. Failure to follow these instructions may affect the warranty. For complete details of the warranty, see the Warranty booklet. English ... than 15 degrees off axis. obstructions to intake or exhaust vents. Do not place the projector on a tablecloth or other soft covering that may block the vents.
  • Page 6: Introduction

    Product Features This product is a SVGA/XGA single chip 0.55” DLP tor. Outstanding features include:  True SVGA, 800 x 600 addressable pixels True XGA, 1024 x 768 addressable pixels  Single chip Dark Chip2  N TSC/NTSC4.43/PAL/PAL-M/PAL-N/SECAM and SDTV(480i/576i), EDTV(480p/576p), HDTV(720p/1080i) compatible  M ulti-Auto functions: Auto detection, Auto image and Auto saving the adjustments  Full function remote control  User friendly multilingual on screen display menu  A dvanced digital keystone correction and high quality full screen image re-scaling  B uilt-in one 2-Watt speaker.
  • Page 7: Package Overview

    Introduction Package Overview This projector comes with all the items shown below. Check to make sure your unit is complete. Contact your dealer immedi- ately if anything is missing.  Due to the difference in applications for each country, some regions may have different accessories. English ... Projector with lens cap Power Cord Document Pack Wireless Remote Controller VGA Cable...
  • Page 8: Product Overview

    Product Overview Main Unit 1. Power 2. Remote Controller 3. IR Receiver 4. Zoom and Focus Lever 5. Speaker 6. Lens 7. Lens Cap Introduction ... English...
  • Page 9: Connection Ports

    Introduction Connection Ports 1. Computer Input Connector 2. Video 1: S-Video Input Connector 3. Video 2: Composite Video Input Connector 4. Serial Control Connector 5. Monitor Output Connector 6. Audio Input Connector 7. Power Socket 8. Kensington Lock Port English ...
  • Page 10: Wireless Remote Control

    Wireless Remote Control  T o remove remote con- troller from the projector, you may simply press  Please DO NOT down the top-center of remove the remote con- troller by other means the remote controller, than the method stated. then the remote control- Any improper action ler will bounce up to be to remove the remote removed. controller may cause damage to the slot. Introduction Icon Function Description Power Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on pages 12-13. Display Mode Select the display mode from PC, Movie, sRGB, Game and User. Computer Press “computer” to choose com- Source puter in connector. Freeze To pause the screen image..English...
  • Page 11 Introduction English ... Keystone Adjust the image to compensate Correction for distortion caused by tilt- ing the projector (vertical ± 15 degrees). Source Press “source” to choose RGB, Component, S-Video, Composite and HDTV sources. Menu Press “menu” to launch the On- screen display (OSD) menu, back to the top level of OSD menu for the OSD main menu operation AV-Mute Momentarily turn off/on the audio and video. Reset Change the adjustments and set- tings to the factory default value. Video 1 Source Press “video 1” to choose video 1 (S-Video) connector. Video 2 Source Press “video 2” to choose video 2 (Composite) connector. Digital Zoom Zoom the projector display in or out. Enter Confirm your section of items in sub menu operation. Re-Sync Automatically synchronize the projector to the input source.
  • Page 12: Operation

    Connecting the Projector DVD player, Set-top Box  Due to the difference in applications for each country, some regions may have different accessories. 1... Power cord 2... D-15 to RCA adapter for YPbPr 3...VGA in cable 4... S-Video cable 5... Composite video cable 6...RS232 cable 7...VGA out cable 8...Audio cable jack to jack  T o ensure the projector works well with your computer, please make sure the timing of the display mode is compatible with your projector. Operation VGA, DVI Video Output HDTV receiver S-Video Output RS232 ...
  • Page 13: Powering On/Off The Projector

    Operation Powering On/Off the Projector 1. Remove the lens cap.  2. E nsure that the power cord and signal cable are securely 3. T urn on the lamp by pressing “Power/Standby” on the 4. T urn on your source (computer, notebook, video player,etc.)  Turn on the projector first and then the signal sources. English ... Powering On the Projector connected. The Power LED will turn flash blue. control panel.  The startup screen will display for about 25 seconds and the Power LED will turn blue. The projector will detect your source automatically. I f you connect multiple sources at the same time, use the “source” on the remote control or use the “computer“, ”video 1”, “video 2“ on the remote control to switch. Power/Standby Lens Cap...
  • Page 14: Powering Off The Projector

    Powering Off the Projector 1. P ress the “Power/Standby” to turn off the projector lamp, you will see a message as below on the on-screen display. 2. P ress the “Power/Standby” again to confirm. 3. T he cooling fan continues to operate for about 120 seconds for cooling cycle and the Power LED will flash blue. When the light starts flashing, the projector has entered standby mode. I f you wish to turn the projector back on, you must wait until the projector has completed the cooling cycle and has entered standby mode. Once in standby mode, simply press “Power/Standby” to restart the projector. 4. D isconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and the projector. 5. D o not turn on the projector immediately following a power off procedure. Operation ... English...
  • Page 15: Warning Indicator

    Operation  W  W  W English ... Warning Indicator hen the “Power” LED indicator turns red, it indicates the projector has overheated. The projector will automatically shut itself down. hen the “Power” LED indicator flashes red and the mes- sage below displays onscreen, it indicates the projector will detect the lamp life itself. When you see this message, change the lamp as soon as possible or contact your local dealer or our service center. hen the “Power” LED indicator flashes red and the mes- sage below displays onscreen, it indicates the fan failed. Stop using the projector and disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet, then contact your local dealer or our service center.
  • Page 16: Adjusting The Projected Image

    Operation Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Height of Projector Image The projector is equipped with elevator feet for adjusting the height of image. To raise/lower the image:  1. Use to fine-tune the display angle   Tilt adjusting wheel Tilt adjusting wheel ... English...
  • Page 17: Adjusting The Projector Zoom / Focus

    Operation You may turn the zoom lever to zoom in or out. To focus the image, rotate the focus ring until the image is clear. The pro- jector will focus at distances from 3.9 to 39.4 feet (1.2 to 12.0 meters) with mechanical travel. Screen (Diagonal) Screen Size This graph is for user’s reference only. English ... Adjusting the Projector Zoom / Focus Adjusting Projection Image Size Diagonal 75.7" (192.3cm) 30.3" (76.9cm) 68.7" (174.4cm) 27.5" (69.8cm) 3.9' (1.2m) 9.8' (3.0m) 16.4' (5.0m) 23.0' (7.0m) 29.5' (9.0m) 39.4' (12.0m) Max.
  • Page 18: User Controls

    On Screen Display Menus The Projector has multilingual On Screen Display menus that allow you to make image adjustments and change a variety of settings. The projector will automatically detect the source. How to operate To open the OSD menu, press “Menu” on the Remote Control. W hen OSD is displayed, use keys to select any item in the main menu. While making a selection on a particular page, press key to enter sub menu.
  • Page 19: Image (Pc Mode)

    User Controls Display Mode T here are many factory presets optimized for various types of im- ages.      Brightness Adjust the brightness of the image.   Contrast T he contrast controls the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the picture. Adjusting the contrast changes the amount of black and white in the image.   English ... PC: For computer or notebook. Movie: For home theater. sRGB: For standard color. Game: For game. User: Memorize user’s settings. Press the to darken image. Press the to lighten the image. Press the to decrease the contrast. Press the to increase the contrast. Image (PC Mode)
  • Page 20 Frequence “ Frequence” changes the display data frequency to match the fre- quency of your computer’s graphic card. If you experience a vertical flickering bar, use this function to make an adjustment. Tracking S ynchronize the signal timing of the projector with the graphics card. If you experience an unstable or flickering image, use this function to correct it. White Peaking U se the white peaking control to set the white peaking level of DMD chip. 0 stands for minimal peaking, and 10 stands for maxi- mum peaking. If you prefer a stronger image, adjust towards the maximum setting. For a smooth and more natural image, adjust towards the minimum setting. Color Temp. A djust the color temperature. At higher temperature, the screen looks colder; at lower temperature, the screen looks warmer. Degamma T his allows you to choose a degamma table that has been fine-tuned to bring out the best image quality for the input. User Controls ... English...
  • Page 21: Image (Video Mode)

    User Controls Display Mode T here are many factory presets optimized for various types of im- ages.      Brightness Adjust the brightness of the image.   Contrast T he contrast controls the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the picture. Adjusting the contrast changes the amount of black and white in the image.   English ... PC: For computer or notebook. Movie: For home theater. sRGB: For standard color. Game: For game. User: Memorize user’s settings. Press the to darken image. Press the to lighten the image. Press the to decrease the contrast. Press the to increase the contrast. Image (Video Mode)
  • Page 22 Color A djust a video imge from black and white to fully saturated color. Press the to decrease the amount of color in the image.  Press the to increase the amount of color in the image.  Tint Adjust the color balance of red and green. Press the to increase the amount of green in the image.  Press the to increase the amount of red in the image.  Sharpness Adjust the sharpness of the image. Press the to decrease the sharpness.  Press the to increase the sharpness.  White Peaking U se the white peaking control to set the white peaking level of DMD chip. 0 stands for minimal peaking, and 10 stands for maxi- mum peaking. If you prefer a stronger image, adjust towards the maximum setting. For a smooth and more natural image, adjust towards the minimum setting. Color Temp. A djust the color temperature. At higher temperature, the screen looks colder; at lower temperature, the screen looks warmer. Degamma T his allows you to choose a degamma table that has been fine-tuned to bring out the best image quality for the input. User Controls ...
  • Page 23: Display Setting

    User Controls Keystone Adjust image distortion caused by tilting projector. (±15 degrees). H-Position (Horizontal Position)   V-Position (Vertical Position)   Aspect Ratio Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio.    English ... Press the to move the image left. Press the to move the image right. Press the to move the image down. Press the to move the image up. 4:3 T his format is for 4x3 input sources not enhanced for Wide- screen TV. 16:9 T his format is for 16:9 input sources, like HDTV and DVD en- hanced for Widescreen TV. Native This format displays the original image without any scaling. Display Setting...
  • Page 24 Projection Front-Desktop  The factory default setting. Rear-Desktop  W hen you select this function, the projector reverses the image so you can project behind a translucent screen. Front-Ceiling  W hen you select this function, the projector turns the image upside down for ceiling-mounted projection. Rear-Ceiling  W hen you select this function, the projector reverses and turns the image upside down at same time. You can project from be- hind a translucent screen with ceiling mounted projection. User Controls ... English...
  • Page 25: Default Setting

    User Controls Source Lock W hen this function is turned “Off”, the projector will search for other signals if the current input signal is lost. When this function is turned “On”, it will search specified connection port. Fan Control C hoose “On” to turn on Fan Control mode. Operate the fan at full speed continuously to allow for proper high altitude cooling of the projector. Lamp Reminding C hoose this function to show or to hide the warning message when the changing lamp message is displayed. The message will show up 30 hours before end of life. Brilliant Colour Choose “On” to provide true, more vibrant colors in picture. Auto Power Off S et the interval of power-off of the system, if there is no signal input. (In minutes) English ... Default Setting...
  • Page 26 Audio Mute: Choose “On” to mute the volume.  Choose “Off” to restore the volume.  Volume: Press the to decrease the volume.  Press the to increase the volume.  Lamp Reset Reset the lamp life hour after replacing a new lamp. Reset Return the adjustments and settings to the factory default values. User Controls ... English...
  • Page 27: Language

    User Controls Language Language C hoose the multilingual OSD menu. Press into the sub menu and then use the or or or key to select your preferred language. Press “Enter” to finalize the selection. English ...
  • Page 28: Information

    User Controls Information Information To display the projector information on the screen..English...
  • Page 29: Appendices

    Appendices Troubleshooting Problem: No image appears on screen     Problem: Partial, scrolling or incorrectly displayed image  If you are using a PC:  English ... If you experience trouble with the projector, refer to the fol- lowing information. If the problem persists, please contact your local dealer or service center.
  • Page 30 4. V erify the resolution setting is less than or equal to 1280 x 1024 resolution. 5. Select the “Change” under the “Monitor” tab . 6. C lick on “Show all devices”. Next, select “Standard monitor types” under the SP box; choose the resolution mode you need under the “Models” box. If you are using a Notebook:  1. F irst, follow the steps above to adjust resolution of the com- puter. 2. Press the toggle output settings. example: [Fn]+[F4] Compaq=> [Fn]+[F4] Dell => [Fn]+[F8] Gateway=> [Fn]+[F4] IBM=> [Fn]+[F7] Mac Apple: System Preference-->Display-->Arrangement-->Mirror display I f you experience difficulty changing resolutions or your monitor  freezes, restart all equipment including the projector. Problem: The screen of the Notebook or PowerBook com- puter is not displaying a presentation If you are using a Notebook PC: ...
  • Page 31 Appendices Problem: Image has vertical flickering bar  C heck and reconfigure the display mode of your graphic card to  Problem: Image is out of focus Adjust the Focus Ring on the projector lens.  M ake sure the projection screen is between the required distance  Problem: The image is stretched when displaying 16:9 DVD T he projector automatically detects 16:9 DVD and adjusts the aspect ratio by digitizing to full screen with 4:3 default setting. I f the image is still stretched, you will also need to adjust the aspect ratio by referring to the following:  If you can’t select 4:3 aspect ratio type on your DVD player,  Problem: Image is reversed S elect “Display Setting-->Projection” from the OSD and adjust the ...
  • Page 32 Problem: LED lighting message Message Standby (Input power cord) Power on (Warming up) Lamp lighting (Displaying) Power off (Cooling-I) Power off (Cooling-II) Steady light => Error (Lamp failed) No light => Error (Fan lock) Error (Over temp.) Standby mode (Lamp failed) Standby mode (Fan lock) Standby mode (Over temp.) Appendices Power-LED (Blue) (Red) Flashing (0.5 sec.) Flashing (0.5 sec.) Flashing (1 sec.) Flashing (0.5 sec.) (Purple) Flashing (1 sec.) Flashing (0.5 sec.) ... English...
  • Page 33 Appendices Problem: Message Reminders    English ... Over temperature - the projector has exceeded its recommended operating temperature and must be allowed to cool down before it may be used. Replacing the lamp - the lamp is about to reach its maximum life- time. Prepare to replace it soon. Fan failed - the system fan is not working.
  • Page 34: Replacing The Lamp

    Replacing the lamp The projector will detect the lamp life itself. It will show  you a warning message Warning Only InFocus lamps are tested with this projector. Use of  other lamps may cause electrical shock and fire. Be extremely careful when removing the lamp housing. In  the unlikely event that the bulb ruptures, small glass frag- ments may be generated. The lamp housing is designed to contain these fragments, but use caution when remov- ing the lamp housing. Before replacing the lamp, clean the lamp compartment and dispose of cleaning materials. Wash hands after lamp replacement. Hg - Lamp contains mercury. Manage in accordance with  local disposal laws. See www.lamprecycle.org. When you see this message, change the lamp as soon as  possible. Make sure the projector has been cooled down for at least 60 minutes before changing the lamp. Appendices ... English...
  • Page 35 Appendices Warning: To avoid burns, allow the projec- tor to cool for at least 60 minutes before you replace the lamp! Warning: To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not drop the lamp module or touch the lamp bulb. The bulb may shatter and cause injury if it is dropped. 5. Push up and remove the cover. English ... Lamp Replacing Procedure: 1. S witch off the power to the projector by pressing the Power/ Standby . 2. Allow the projector to cool down at least 60 minutes. 3. Disconnect the power cord. 4. Use a screwdriver to remove the screw from the cover.  6. R emove the 2 screws from the lamp module  and pull up the lamp bar.  7. Pull out the lamp module by force.  To replace the lamp module, reverse the previous steps.
  • Page 36: Compatibility Modes

    Compatibility Modes VGA Analog - PC Signal Modes Resolution 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 720 x 400 720 x 400 SVGA 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 832 x 624 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 SXGA 1152 x 864 1152 x 864 *1152 x 864 1280 x 1024 *1280 x 1024 *1280 x 1024 SXGA+ *1400 x 1050 Power Mac G4 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1152 x 870 *1280 x 960 PowerBook G4 640 x 480...
  • Page 37 Appendices Note: “ English ... Modes Resolution 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1152 x 870 *1280 x 960 i Mac DV (G3) 1024 x 768 ” for XGA model only V.Frequency H.Frequency (Hz) (kHz) 66.6 (67) 34.93 37.90 48.40 68.68 75.00 60.00...

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