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  • Page 1 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > User’s Guide English, Deutsch, Español, Français, Italiano, Svensk, Nederlands, Portugués,...

  • Page 2: Battery Safety Information

    Battery Safety Information CAUTION: Risk of explosion if the battery in this projector is replaced with the incorrect type of battery. See page 33 for battery replacement instructions. This user’s guide applies to models IN42, C445, and W400.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Included Items Positioning the projector Connecting a computer Required computer connections Displaying a computer image Adjusting the image Connecting a video device Displaying a video image Shutting down the projector Troubleshooting your setup Using the keypad buttons Using the remote control Using the audio Optimizing computer images...
  • Page 4 Important Operating Considerations for Safety • Place the projector in a horizontal position no greater than 8 degrees off axis. • 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.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Your new multimedia projector provides two computer, three video, and two audio inputs, one audio output, and 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.

  • Page 6: Connector Panel

    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: •...

  • Page 7: Positioning The Projector

    Positioning the projector To determine where to position the projector, consider the size and shape of your screen, the location of your power outlets, and the distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment. Here are some general guide- lines: •...

  • Page 8: Connecting A Computer

    Connecting a computer connect computer cable Required computer connections 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 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. 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.

  • Page 10: Displaying A Computer Image

    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. The Power light blinks green and the fans start to run.

  • Page 11: Adjusting The Image

    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.

  • Page 12: Connecting A Video Device

    Connecting a video device Standard video connections Plug the audio/video (A/V) cable’s yellow connector into the video-out connector on the video device. 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.

  • Page 13: Displaying A Video Image

    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. The Power light blinks green and the fans start to run.
  • 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.

  • Page 15: Shutting Down The Projector

    Shutting down the projector The projector automatically blanks the screen after no active source is detected for 5 minutes. This blank screen helps preserve the life of the pro- jector. The image returns when an active source is detected or a remote or keypad button is pressed.
  • 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 No computer image, just the words “Signal out of range” Image fuzzy or cropped Adjust computer refresh rate in Control Panel>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 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 Result Square image Correct image...
  • 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, Temp light is lit (page 14) Temperature light 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;...

  • Page 21: Still Having Problems

    Image not centered on screen Still having problems? 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.

  • Page 22: Using The Keypad Buttons

    Using the keypad buttons power–turns the projector on (page 9) and off (page 14). menu–opens the on-screen menus (page 25). up/down arrows–navigates to and adjusts settings in the menus (page 25). select–confirms choices made in the menus (page 25). source–switches among active sources Using the remote control The remote uses two (2) AA batteries.

  • Page 23: Using The Audio

    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: •...

  • Page 24: Optimizing Computer Images

    Optimizing computer images After your computer is connected properly and the computer’s image is on the screen, you can optimize the image using the onscreen menus. For gen- eral information on using the menus, see page 25. • Adjust the Keystone, Contrast, or Brightness in the Picture menu. •...

  • Page 25: Optimizing Video Images

    Optimizing video images After the video device is connected properly and the image is on the screen, you can optimize the image using the onscreen menus. For general informa- tion on using the menus, see page 25. • Adjust the Keystone, Contrast, Brightness, Color, or Tint in the Picture menu.

  • Page 26: 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 Main menu appears. Use the arrow buttons to move up and down to high- light the desired submenu, then press the Select button.

  • Page 27: 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. Keystone Vertical: adjusts the image vertically and makes a squarer image by using an adjustable scale band.
  • 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.) There are also user-definable presets.
  • Page 29 Advanced settings Sharpness: changes the clarity of the edges of a video image. Select a sharp- ness setting. Color Space: This option applies to computer and component video sources (except 480i/576i). It allows you to select a color space that has been specifically tuned for the input signal.

  • Page 30: Settings Menu

    Settings menu Audio: allows adjustments to the Volume. Also allows you to turn on and off the Internal speakers, and projector startup Chime. Sources allows you to assign a particular input to a specific source key when using the Integrator remote. Also allows selection of a default Startup Source and enables or disables Autosource.
  • Page 31 Power Save: automatically turns the lamp off after no signals are detected for 20 minutes. After 10 additional minutes with no signal, the projector powers down. If an active signal is received before the projec- tor powers down, the image will be displayed. Screen Save Screen Save: automatically blanks the screen after no signals are detected for five minutes.
  • Page 32 Custom Key (for use with optional remote only): allows you to assign a dif- ferent function to the Custom key on the optional remote to quickly and easily use the effect. Only one effect can be enabled at a time. The default is Source Info;...
  • Page 33 Language: allows you to select a language for the onscreen display of menus and messages. Language Service: to use these features, highlight them and press Select. Factory Reset: restores all settings (except Lamp and Filter Hours and Net- work settings) to their default after displaying a confirmation dialog box. Reset Lamp Hours: resets the lamp hours counter in the Service Info menu to zero.

  • Page 34: Maintenance

    Maintenance Cleaning the lens Apply a non-abrasive camera lens cleaner to a soft, dry cloth. 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. Lightly wipe the cleaning cloth over the lens in a circular motion.

  • Page 35: Replacing The Projection Lamp

    Replacing the projection lamp The lamp hour timer in the Service Info menu counts the number of hours the lamp has been in use. Twenty hours before the specified end of the lamp’s life, the message “Change lamp” briefly appears on the projected screen.
  • Page 36 Loosen the three captive screws (marked by the arrows) on the lamp module. Carefully remove the lamp module by grasping and lifting the handle. Dispose of the lamp in an environmentally proper manner. Install the new lamp module, making sure that it is properly seated, and tighten the three captive screws.

  • Page 37: Cleaning The Dust Filter

    Cleaning the dust filter Turn off the projector and unplug the power cable. Wait 45 minutes to allow the projector to cool thoroughly. WARNING: To avoid burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before you clean or replace the dust filter. Remove the dust filter cover on the side of the projector by pressing up on the two tabs at the cover’s bottom.

  • Page 38: Appendix

    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)
  • Page 39 Table 4: Projection sizes: Short Zoom lens (1.2 -2.0:1 throw ratio range) Projection Distance (inch/m) Screen Size (inch/m) Minimum 40/1 39/1.0 60/1.5 59/1.5 70/1.8 67/1.7 100/2.5 98/2.5 120/3 118/3.0 150/3.8 150/3.8 200/5.1 197/5.0 250/6.4 248/6.3 300/7.6 299/7.6 350/8.9 350/8.9 Table 5: Projection sizes: Long Throw lens (1.9 - 3.9:1 throw ratio range Screen Size (inch/m) Maximum...
  • Page 40 Table 6: Projection sizes: Ultra Long Throw lens (3.9 - 7.4:1 throw ratio range Projection Distance (inch/m) Screen Size (inch/m) Minimum 40/1 122/3.1 60/1.5 189/4.8 70/1.8 220/5.6 100/2.5 315/8.0 120/3 382/9.7 150/3.8 476/12.1 200/5.1 638/16.2 250/6.4 799/24.4 300/7.6 961/28.5 400/10.2 1283/32.6 500/12.7 1602/40.7...

  • Page 41: Rs-232 Commands

    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 Setting Value Bits per second...

  • Page 42: Error Conditions

    Write Command Examples Function Command Brightness (BRT140) Power (PWRO) Power (PWR1) Error Conditions Not all commands are supported for all projectors. If an unsupported com- mand is issued, the command will be ignored. If a command is received that is not understood, a ‘?’ character will be returned indicating the command was not understood.
  • 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 lamp hours, resetting 35 lamp replacement 34 lamp won’t turn on 19 Language 32 laptop connecting 7 external video port 9 lens, cleaning 33 Low Power 29 Magnify 31 Main menu 25 menu system 25 Monitor connector 8 mouse, using your 7 Mute 31 Network 31 Network connector 8...
  • Page 49 screen saver, turning off 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 troubleshooting 14, 15 video connections...

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