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LiteShow WIRELESS FREEDOM FOR YOUR PROJECTOR.
USER’S GUIDE
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Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer: InFocus Corporation, 27700B SW Parkway Ave. Wilsonville, Oregon 97070 USA European Office: Strawinskylaan 585, 1077 XX Amsterdam, The Netherlands We declare under our sole responsibility that the LiteShow wireless projection adapter conforms to the following directives and norms: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC EMC: EN 55022 EN 55024 EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC Safety: EN 6095
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FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. O
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Contents Introduction 1 What is LiteShow? 2 Contents 5 About the documentation 6 If you need assistance 6 Projecting via LiteShow 7 About the LiteShow Adapter 7 The LiteShow Splash Screen 9 The LiteShow Manager 11 Settings Window 16 Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions 23 Troubleshooting 23 Frequently Asked Questions 26 Glossary 33 Appendix 35 Specifications 35 Accessories 36 Compatible projectors 37
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InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide 1 Introduction ® Congratulations. You have chosen to step into the future of wireless projection by using the InFocus ® LiteShow cable-free digital projection system. LiteShow is a powerful and secure wireless projection adapter which allows you to send sharp images from a PC or Macintosh computer to a compatible projector. LiteShow is easy to set up and configure, and it eliminates the need to carry and connect computer cables. the LiteShow adapter If you haven
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2 InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide Be sure to register your LiteShow online at www.infocus.com/service/register to receive product updates, announce- ments, and registration incentives. What is LiteShow? The LiteShow adapter contains an 802.11b compatible wireless radio that works in tandem with the proprietary Lite- Show Manager software and a wireless LAN adapter or a USB wireless adapter connected to your computer. This com- bination gives you presentations that are as sharp and dynamic as the b
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InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide 3 LiteShow and the projector The LiteShow adapter connects to a compatible projector by plugging its embedded M1 connector into a projector’s M1-D or M1-DA receptacle. The adapter’s latch mechanism is attached by tightening the two thumbscrews. If the pro- jector’s Auto-Source option is on, source selection in the projector automatically switches to the standard M1-D or M1- DA connector when data from the LiteShow adapter becomes available. ® ® ® ® Please note that
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4 InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide Feature Sets One of LiteShow’s capabilities is to switch from one network to another, and to find available projectors on other net- works via the LiteShow Manager's Scan button. This is known as the Advanced Feature set. Some wireless PC cards do not support advanced network switching, although you can still project using LiteShow. With basic network switching the Scan button is not operational. This is known as the Basic Feature set. For more information on n
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InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide 5 Contents Your LiteShow system comes with the items shown in the illustration below. Note that the wireless PC card adapter* is optional. LiteShow has two possible packaging configurations: If you bought the LiteShow system that comes with a wireless PC card adapter, you should have it in your Lite- Show packaging. If you already have an adapter, or wish to buy one on your own, and opted for the package that comes without a wireless adapter, it is not includ
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6 InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide About the documentation Use the LiteShow Quick Start Guide included in the LiteShow packaging to install and set up LiteShow. The LiteShow User’s Guide contains more information and can be used to fine tune your wireless projection settings to match your needs or to troubleshoot problems you may run into. You can also use the online Help to answer questions when operating the LiteShow Manager. Both this User’s Guide and the Quick Start Guide are available on th
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InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide 7 Projecting via LiteShow This section gives you more detail on LiteShow and its components. Reading this section should give you a better understanding of the LiteShow system and allow you to, if needed, make changes to it. About the LiteShow Adapter Before you begin projecting via LiteShow, take a minute to examine the LiteShow adapter. The LiteShow adapter is a well-constructed adapter for wireless projection. However, in order to keep it working for you there
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8 InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide LiteShow adapter tips In regards to your LiteShow adapter, keep the following in mind: Be careful with the LiteShow adapter: do not drop it or otherwise mishandle it. Keep the LiteShow adapter in its protective sleeve when you are not using it. The hinge on the LiteShow adapter should be used for positional purposes only. The blinking LEDs on the side of your LiteShow adapter let you know that it is operational and capable of com- municating with your LiteS
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InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide 9 The LiteShow Splash Screen Once you’ve attached the LiteShow adapter to a projector and powered that projector on, you should see the LiteShow Splash Screen, as depicted below. LiteShow Splash Screen The LiteShow Splash Screen is a small window that appears in the upper left corner of the projected screen. If you can see it, then you know that the projector is powered on, the M1 connector is the source, and that a LiteShow adapter is connected to it. Once visi
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10 InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide If you cannot see the LiteShow Splash Screen after you’ve attached it to a projector and powered the projector on, con- firm that Auto Source is selected on your projector and that the M1 source is connected. If that doesn’t help, try power- ing the projector off. Detach the LiteShow adapter from the projector. Wait a few minutes, until the projector ‘s LEDs let you know it is ready to be powered on, then reattach the LiteShow adapter and power the projector bac
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InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide 11 The LiteShow Manager software The LiteShow Manager client application is your tool for controlling the LiteShow adapter and wireless projection. We recommend that you periodically refer to the InFocus Upgrade and Downloads center at updates@infocus.com for software enhancements and service releases. To start LiteShow Manager, navigate to Start>Programs>InFocus>Lite- Show and select LiteShow Manager from the open folder. For Apple users, go to Finder>Application
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12 InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide The list window The list window contains five columns: Favorites: When you check this box for a projector, the list window displays these projectors whether their status is Unknown, In Use, or Available. The Favorites column is helpful because you can quickly locate your most fre- quently used LiteShow-enabled projectors. Favorites are remembered by LiteShow Manager, so the next time Lite- Show Manager is launched, the list contains these Favorite projectors,
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InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide 13 Project/Stop Button If an Available or Unknown projector is selected, the Project button is enabled. The Project button is disabled if there are no projectors found or selected. When you select an available projector and click the Project button (or hit ), the screen projection applica- tion begins. Once the screen projection application starts (that is, your desktop is shown as the projected image), the button toggles to Stop and the status of the sel
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14 InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide Settings Button The Settings button is enabled when a projector in the list is selected. Clicking it opens the Settings window. The Set- tings window, discussed on page 16, contains the Settings, Diagnostics and WLAN tabs. Preferences box The Preferences box is available at the bottom of the LiteShow Manager when the Show Preferences button is clicked. While it is available, you can click the Hide Preferences button to close it. Performance Setting The Performan
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InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide 15 Enable encryption while I’m projecting The default state for Enable encryption while projecting is disabled (not checked). When checked, it allows you to project utilizing 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) security technology. When Enable encryption while projecting is checked, a six-digit code number displays on the projected image screen after you click the Project button. You need to enter this code when prompted by a window that asks you to "Ente
