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IN20 SERIES
Reference Guide
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Declaration of Conformity FCC Warning Manufacturer: InFocus Corporation, 27700B SW Parkway Ave. Wilsonville, Oregon Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class 97070 USA B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to European Office: Strawinskylaan 585, 1077 XX Amsterdam, The Netherlands provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential We declare under our sole responsibility that this pr
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8’/2.4m 3’/1m 3’ /1m Important Operating Considerations for Safety Table of Contents Introduction 3 Place the projector in a horizontal position no greater than 15 degrees Positioning the projector 5 off axis. Projector and device connector guide 6 Locate the projector in a well-ventilated area without any obstructions Connecting a computer source 9 to intake or exhaust vents. Do not place the projector on a tablecloth or Required computer connections 9 other soft covering that may block
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Introduction Your new digital projector is simple to connect, easy to use, and straightfor- elevator foot release keypad ward to maintain. It is a versatile projector that is flexible enough for busi- ness presentations and home video viewing too. The IN24 has native SVGA 800x600 resolution while the IN26 has native XGA 1024x768 resolution. This guide applies to both products. They are compatible with a wide variety of computers and video devices, including: IBM-compatible computers, incl
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Connector Panel The projector provides both computer and video connection options, monitor audio including: computer USB out out S-video security lock VESA computer audio in S-video Composite RCA audio/video The projector also provides the following connectors: Monitor out, to provide an image on your desktop computer as well as on the projection screen Audio out, to provide sound for external speakers USB, to provide mouse control (used with an optional remote control only) adju
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Positioning the projector Table 1: To determine where to position the projector, consider the size and shape of Range of distance to the screen for a given screen size 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- Distance to screen lines: Diagonal Maximum Minimum Screen Size distance Distance Position the projector on a flat surface at a right angle to the screen. The (inches/m) (feet
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Projector and device connector guide The following illustration and table should help you find the connectors to use and obtain the best resolution possible from your input devices, such as computers, standard VCRs, DVD players (progressive and interlaced), HDTV sources (1080i and 720p HDTV formats), TV and satellite tuners, camcorders, video games (progressive and interlaced), and laser disc play- ers. monitor audio computer USB out out S-video audio in composite video 6
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Attach to Adapter Video If Your Device or Labeled Video Device For Setup Instructions, see Comments Compatibility Connector Is Connector on Projector Standard Broadcast TV (not NTSC, PAL, and Composite video Video 2 Composite video connection on Not for progressive HDTV) via: cable, digital SECAM formats or S-video or S-video 1 page 13. (i.e. HDTV) sources. cable, satellite TV, DVD, or See page 8. VCR S-video connection on page 13 NTSC, PAL, and Composite video Video 2 Composite video con
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Attach to Adapter Video If Your Device or Labeled Video Device For Setup Instructions, see Comments Compatibility Connector Is Connector on Projector 1080i, 720p VGA Computer In VESA connection on page 13 HDTV (High Definition TV) Component 480i Component video Computer In via Component video connection on optional VESA to page 13 Component adapter 1080i, 720p VGA Computer In VESA connection on page 13 Progressive DVD Component 480p Component video Computer In via Component video connect
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Connecting a computer source connect computer cable Required computer connections Connect one end of the provided computer cable to the Computer In con- nector on the projector and the other to the VESA connector on your com- puter. If you are using a desktop computer, you will need to disconnect the monitor cable from the computer’s video port first (you can connect this monitor cable to the Monitor Out connector on the projector, see below). Connect the black power cord to the Power con
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Displaying an image Press the Power button. press Power button The Power light on the Status Indicator Panel (page 14) blinks green and the fans start to run. When the lamp comes on, the start up screen displays and the Power light is steady green. It can take a minute for the image to achieve full brightness. ? No start up screen? Get help on page 14. turn on computer or video device Turn on your computer or video device. The image should appear on the projection screen. If it doesn’
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Adjusting the image adjust height If necessary, adjust the height of the projector by pressing the elevator foot release button to extend the foot. release button If necessary, rotate the leveling foot located at the rear of the projector. elevator Avoid placing your hands near the hot exhaust vent at the side of the projec- foot tor. adjust distance Position the projector the desired distance from the screen at a 90 degree angle to the screen. See page 5 for a table listing screen sizes
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Connecting a video device 16:9 screen 4:3 screen You can connect video devices such as VCRs, DVD players, camcorders, digital cameras, video game consoles, HDTV receivers, and TV tuners to the projector. There is also an audio input via the red and white A/V connec- 4:3 tors. You can connect the audio directly to the projector to get sound from Do Not Use mode the built-in speaker, or you can bypass the projector’s audio system and connect the audio directly from your source to a stereo or ho
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Component video connection Video device connections If your HD video device has component connectors, an optional Compo- No video cables are provided with the projector. You can order cables from nent to VESA adapter can be used. Plug the component cable into the video InFocus or provide your own. device. Plug the other end of the component cable into the adapter and plug the adapter into the Computer in connector. Component offers the highest Composite video connection quality video output.
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The Status Indicator Panel on top of the projector indicates the state of the Shutting down the projector projector and can help you troubleshoot. The projector automatically displays a black screen after no active source is detected for 30 minutes. This black 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. Screen Save Table 2: Status indicator light behavior and meaning You can make the black scr
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A A Problem Solution Result no start up screen correct image plug power cord into the projector press power button Startup Screen press the Source button only start up screen appears computer image projected activate laptop’s external port Startup A Screen restart laptop 15
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A A Signal out of range A A A A A no computer image, just the words “Signal out of press the Auto Image button on keypad computer image projected range” 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” Only my laptop’s background appears, not the Disable “Extend my Windows Desktop” in Background an
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Problem Solution Result 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) A A select 800x600 for IN24 and 1024x768 for A IN26 For a laptop, disable laptop monitor or turn-on dual- display mode move projector, adjust zoom, adjust height image not centered on screen correct image adjust horizontal or vertical position in Picture>Advanced menu 17
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Problem Solution Result image not square adjust Keystone on keypad square image adjust Sharpness in the Picture>Advanced image not sharp correct image menu AB AB AB change aspect ratio to 4:3 or 16:9 in correct image image does not fit 4:3 or 16:9 screen Picture>Aspect ratio menu 18
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AB Problem Solution Result turn off ceiling in Settings>System menu image upside down correct image AB image reversed left to right turn off rear in Settings>System menu correct image A AB adjust color, tint, color temperature, projected colors don’t match source brightness, contrast, color space in the correct image menus COLOR COLOR 19
