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  • Page 1 PLEASE READ This manual is provided as a free service by Projector.com. We are in no way responsible for the contents of the manual. We do not guarantee its accuracy and we do not make any claim of copyright. The copyright remains the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 2 C200 simply designed to be shared User’s Guide...
  • Page 4 European Office: Strawinskylaan 585, 1077 XX Amsterdam, The Netherlands control complies with applicable requirements of 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11. We declare under our sole responsibility that the C200 projector conforms to the fol- Remote control complies with applicable requirements of EN 60 825-1: 1994 +A11.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Do not place the projector on a tablecloth or other soft covering that may Optional computer connections block the vents. Vents are placed along the left and right sides of the C200, Displaying a computer image as well as across the front of the projector. Do not use a non-approved ceil- First-time projector use with Windows 98 ing mount.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Your new digital projector is easy to connect, easy to use, easy to maintain video cable and has XGA 1024x768 resolution. The projector comes in a carry case that offers ample room for ASK acces- projector sory items such as the projector remote, color-coded cables, and documenta- tion.
  • Page 8 Projector components and features computer video remote control s-video computer keypad audio monitor receiver (IR) 1 & 2 remote control video receivers (IR) audio in computer 1 computer 2 s-video monitor out network speakers audio in audio in computer in serial control audio out remote...

  • Page 9: Connecting A Computer

    Connecting a computer connect computer cable video Required computer connections audio in computer 1 computer 2 s-video monitor network audio in audio in computer in serial control audio out Connect the black end of the computer cable to the Computer 1 connector on the projector.
  • Page 10 The projector can be managed by ProjectorNet networking software through its Network connector. connect network cable Contact an authorized ASK dealer or visit the ProjectorNet website at video computer 1 audio in computer 2 www.infocus.com/projectornet for information on ProjectorNet.

  • Page 11: Displaying A Computer Image

    Displaying a computer image remove lens cap Remove the lens cap. press Power Press the Power button on the top of the projector or the remote. The LED flashes green and the fans start to run. When the lamp comes on, the startup screen is displayed and the LED is steady green.

  • Page 12: First-Time Projector Use With Windows 98

    First-time projector use with Windows 98 The first time you connect a computer running Windows 98 to the projector, the computer recognizes the projector as “new hardware” and the Add New Hardware Wizard appears. Follow these instructions to use the Wiz- ard to load the correct driver (which was installed with your Windows operating system).
  • Page 13 Skip this page if you did not connect a USB mouse cable For Windows 98: • If you connected the USB cable, the Add New Hardware Wizard appears again. Drivers must be installed to use the USB functionality. • The Wizard launches three times. The first time it detects a USB Composite Device.

  • Page 14: Adjusting The Image

    Adjusting the image adjust height Adjust the height of the projector, if necessary, by pressing the release but- ton to extend the elevator foot. rotate level- ing foot Rotate the leveling foot, if necessary. elevator foot Position the projector the desired distance from the screen at a 90 degree angle to the screen.

  • Page 15: Connecting A Video Device

    Connecting a video device connect video cable video audio in Standard video connections computer 1 computer 2 s-video monitor network audio in audio in computer in serial control audio out Plug the video cable’s yellow connector into the video-out connector on the video device.

  • Page 16: Displaying A Video Image

    Displaying a video image remove lens cap Remove the lens cap. press Power Press the Power button on the top of the projector. The LED flashes green and the fans start to run. When the lamp comes on, the startup screen is displayed and the LED is steady green. It can take a minute for the image to achieve full brightness.
  • Page 17 Adjust the zoom or focus rings by rotating them until the desired image size adjust zoom and focus and sharpness are produced. zoom focus If the image is not square, adjust the keystone using the buttons on the key- adjust keystone pad.

  • Page 18: Shutting Down The Projector

    Shutting down the projector Troubleshooting your setup The projector automatically displays a black screen after no active source is If your image appears correctly on the screen, skip to the next section detected for 30 minutes. This black screen helps preserve the life of the pro- (page 25).
  • Page 19 Source troubleshooting Problem Solution Result Plug power cable in and remove lens cap press power button No startup screen Correct image Computer image projected Only startup screen appears Press the Computer button Activate laptop’s external port or restart laptop...
  • Page 20 Adjust computer refresh rate in Control Panel>Display>Settings>Advanced> Adapter (location varies by operating No computer image, just the words “Signal out of Computer image projected system) range” You may also need to set a different resolution on your computer, as shown in the following Problem, “Image fuzzy or cropped”...
  • Page 21 Set your computer’s display resolution to Image clear and not cropped Image fuzzy or cropped the native resolution of the projector (Start>Settings>Control Panel>Display>Settings tab, select1024x768) For a laptop, disable laptop monitor or turn-on dual- display mode Remote controls computer cursor. Note Connect computer cable (page 7), then, Remote control not controlling my computer’s that the mouse is not functional in zoom...
  • Page 22 Projector troubleshooting Problem Solution Result Square image Adjust keystone on keypad Image not square Turn Overscan on in the Picture>Advanced Correct image menu Edges of image distorted Adjust Sharpness in the Picture>Advanced Correct image menu Image not sharp...
  • Page 23 Change aspect ratio to 16:9 in Correct image Picture>Aspect ratio menu Image does not fit 16:9 screen Correct image Turn off Ceiling in Settings>System menu Image upside down Image reversed left to right Turn off Rear in Settings>System menu Correct image...
  • Page 24 Change Video Standard in Correct image Video image “torn” and fragmented Picture>Advanced menu A A B B Adjust color, tint, color temperature, brightness, contrast in the menus Projected colors don’t match source Correct image COLOR COLOR Make sure vents aren’t blocked; allow Unplug projector;...
  • Page 25 Lamp must be replaced (page 37) Lamp won’t turn on, LED blinking red (page 16) Lamp turns on blinking Correct image Image not centered on screen Move projector, adjust zoom, adjust height zoom adjust horizontal or vertical position in Picture>Advanced menu...

  • Page 26: Using The Keypad Buttons

    Regarding this projector Using the keypad buttons This product is backed by a limited two-year warranty. An extended war- Most buttons are described in detail in other sections, but here is an over- ranty plan may be purchased from your dealer. When sending the projector view of their functions: in for repair, we recommend shipping the unit in the carry case in its origi- nal packing material, or having a professional packaging company pack the...

  • Page 27: Using The Remote Control

    Using the remote control the PowerPoint Tools menu, click the View Tab, de-select the “Popup Menu on Right Mouse Click” option in the Slide Show section, then click OK. The remote uses two (2) provided AAA batteries. They are easily installed Then, when you’re in PowerPoint’s Slide Show mode, a left click advances by sliding the cover off the remote’s back, aligning the + and - ends of the to the next slide and a right click returns to the previous slide (other Power-...

  • Page 28: Using The Audio

    Using the audio To play sound from the projector, connect your source to the Audio In con- connect audio cable video audio in computer 1 computer 2 s-video monitor out network nector on the projector. audio in audio in computer in serial control audio out To adjust the volume, use the buttons on the keypad or remote.

  • Page 29: Optimizing Computer Images

    Optimizing computer images Presentation features After your computer is connected properly and the computer’s image is on Several features are provided to make giving presentation easier. The fol- the screen, you can optimize the image using the onscreen menus. For gen- lowing is an overview, details are found in the menu section on page 29.

  • Page 30: Optimizing Video Images

    Optimizing video images Customizing the projector After the video device is connected properly and the image is on the screen, You can customize the projector for your specific setup and needs. See you can optimize the image using the onscreen menus. For general informa- page 33 to page 36 for details on these features.

  • Page 31: Using The Menus

    Using the menus To open the menus, press the menu button on the keypad or remote. (The menus automatically close after 60 seconds if no buttons are pressed.) The Menu 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 32: Picture Menu

    Picture menu To adjust the following five settings, highlight the setting, press Select, use the up and down arrows to adjust the values, then press select to confirm increasing keystone decreasing keystone the changes. Keystone: adjusts the image vertically and makes a squarer image. You can also adjust keystone from the keypad.
  • Page 33 Presets: The provided Presets optimize the projector for displaying com- puter presentations, photographs, film images, and video images. (Film Presets 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 sporting event.) You can use the preset as a starting point, then further cus- Save User Presets tomize the settings for each source.
  • Page 34 Advanced settings Sharpness: (video sources only) changes the clarity of the edges of a video image. Select a sharpness setting. Sharpness Color Space: This option applies to computer and component video sources (it won’t appear in the menu for S-video or composite video sources).

  • Page 35: Settings Menu

    Settings menu Audio: allows adjustments to the sound Balance between speakers and speaker Volume. The Internal speakers and projector startup Chime can be turned on or off by placing or removing a check in the respective check- Audio boxes. Sources>Power-up Source: this determines which source the projector checks first for active video during power-up.
  • Page 36 Screen Save: automatically blanks the screen with a black color after no sig- nals are detected for a preset number of minutes. The image returns when Startup logo Screen Save an active source is detected or a remote or keypad button is pressed. Screen Save is disabled when Power Save is enabled.
  • Page 37 Network: The projector has an RJ45 Ethernet connector that supports net- work connections and TCP/IP protocols. This will allow for the control and Network management of the projector over a corporate network. The following fields are accessible when DHCP is not checked and available for manual entry of data.

  • Page 38: 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 39: Replacing The Projection Lamp

    Replacing the projection lamp The lamp hour timer in the About menu counts the number of hours the About menu lamp has been in use. After 1,980 hours, the message “Change lamp” briefly appears on the screen at each startup. When the timer reaches 2,000 hours, the lamp will no longer light.
  • Page 40 WARNINGS: • To avoid burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 60 minutes before you replace the lamp. • Do not drop the lamp module. The glass may shatter and cause injury. • Do not touch the glass lamp screen. Fingerprints can obscure projection sharpness.

  • Page 41: Using The Security Lock

    Using the security lock video The projector has a security lock for use with a PC Guardian Cable Lock audio in System. See “Accessories” on page 40 for ordering information. Refer to the computer 1 computer 2 s-video monitor out network information that came with the lock for instructions on how to use it.

  • Page 42: Appendix

    Appendix Accessories Specifications Standard Accessories (ship with the projector) Part Number Carrying Case 110-0585-xx ° ° Shipping Box (with packaging) 110-0592-xx Temperature Operating 50 to 95 F (10 to 35 C) at 0 - 10,000 feet ° ° Computer Cable 6 ft (1.8 m) SP-DVI-A Non-operating -4 to 158...

  • Page 43: Red Led Behavior And Projector Errors

    Red LED Behavior and Projector Errors Table 3: Range of distance to the screen for a given screen size for C200 If the projector is not functioning properly and the red LED is blinking, con- sult Table 2 to determine a possible cause. There are two second pauses Distance to screen between the blinking cycles.
  • Page 44 Numerics Drivers 10 USB 11 1024x768 resolution 5 Windows 98 11 About 34 Effect Key 34 altitude limits 40 elevator foot 12 Aspect Ratio 34 audio 26 Audio In connector 7, 13 FCC warning 2 audio volume 15 first time use Auto Image 34 driver installation 10 Auto Power 33...
  • Page 45 remote’s mouse buttons 25 presentation features 27 lamp replacement 37 projector lamp won’t turn on 22, 23 customizing 28 Language 35 errors 41 laptop optional accessories 41 external video port 9 shutdown 16 standard accessories 40 blinking green 16 troubleshooting problems 16 blinking red 22, 41 projector height 12, 14 solid green 16...
  • Page 46 temperature limits 40 Tint 15 Troubleshooting 16, 17 USB, using your mouse 7 VESA port 8 Video button 14 video connections optional 13 standard 13 Video connector 13 video images optimizing 28 warranty 24, 45 Windows 2000 11 Windows 98 10 Windows ME 11 Windows XP 11 XGA 5...
  • Page 47 Limited Warranty WARRANTY LIMITATION AND EXCLUSION THIS WARRANTY SETS FORTH INFOCUS’ MAXIMUM LIABILITY FOR ITS InFocus Corporation (“InFocus”) warrants that the Projector (“Product”) purchased PRODUCT. THIS WARRANTY EXTENDS ONLY TO PRODUCTS PURCHASED from InFocus, an InFocus distributor, or an InFocus reseller will conform to the man- FROM INFOCUS OR AN INFOCUS AUTHORIZED RESELLER.
  • Page 48 No repair or replacement of Product or part thereof shall extend the Limited War- Limited Warranty Period ranty period as to the entire Product. Warranty on the repair part and workmanship The Limited Warranty period commences on the date of purchase by the end-user shall only be effective for a period of ninety (90) days following the repair or replace- customer for both the 2 year Product Warranty and the 1 year Accessory Warranty.
  • Page 49 PLEASE READ This manual is provided as a free service by Projector.com. We are in no way responsible for the contents of the manual. We do not guarantee its accuracy and we do not make any claim of copyright. The copyright remains the property of their respective owners.

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