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Declaration of Conformity FCC Warning Manufacturer: InFocus Corporation, 13190 SW 68th Parkway, Portland, Oregon This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two 97223-8368 USA conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interferences, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. We declare under our sole responsibility that this projector conforms to the NOTE: This equi
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Table of Contents Introduction 5 Positioning the projector 7 Ceiling Mount 8 Cable management 9 Connecting power 10 Connecting a computer source 10 Displaying an image 11 Adjusting the image 12 Connecting a video device 13 Video device connections 13 Shutting down the projector 15 Troubleshooting your setup 15 Using the remote control 23 Using the keypad buttons 24 Optimizing computer images 24 Presentation features 24 Optimizing video images 25 Customizing the projector 25 Using the menus 26 Ba
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• The projector remote control uses batteries. Make sure the batteries’ polarity Important Operating Considerations for Safety (+/-) is aligned correctly. Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local • Refer to this guide for proper startup and shutdown procedures. disposal laws. • Follow all warnings and cautions in this manual and on the projector. • Use an InFocus approved ceiling mount kit for proper fitting, ventilation and • Place the projector in a horizontal position no greater
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2’ / 0.6 m 8’/2.4m Unplug this projector from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: • When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed • If liquid has been spilled into the projector • If the projector has been exposed to rain or water • If the projector does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls
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Optional Accessories Introduction Optional accessories include optional top covers in a variety of finishes, the Your new digital projector is simple to connect, easy to use, and straightforward to Commander-2 remote, ceiling mount, and LiteShow II. These items and other maintain. It is a versatile projector that is flexible enough for home video viewing accessories can be found on our website at www.infocus.com or at your local and business presentations, too. The SP8602 has native 1920x10
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Connector panel The projector provides both computer and video connection options, including: Composite video HDMI • VGA computer Security lock USB VGA RS-232 • HDMI (2) S-video •S-video • Composite video • Component video (3) •USB port The projector also provides the following connectors: • 12V screen trigger outputs (3) • IR Repeater input (for use with IR receivers that follow the Xantech connector specification T=Signal, R= GND, S=12VDC) • RS-232 connector for serial control. Command cont
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• The vertical image offset range is 105%~130% for the SP8602 (default is Positioning the projector 105%). The default horizontal image offset is +/-15%, however at maximum To determine where to position the projector, consider the size and shape of your vertical image offset, there is no horizontal lens shift. screen, the location of your power outlets, and the distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment. Here are some general guidelines: Screen • Position the projector on
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Ceiling Mount Range of distance to the screen for a given screen size If you wish to install the projector on the ceiling: • The projector must be installed by a qualified professional in order to ensure Distance to screen proper operation and reduce the risk of hazards or injury. It is not Diagonal Screen Minimum Maximum Distance recommended you install the projector yourself. Size (inches/m) distance (feet/m) (feet/m) • We strongly recommend using InFocus approved ceiling mounts for proper
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Cable management The integrated cable management system allows you to keep the cables organized. To use the cable management system, thread the cables into the slots as shown in the illustration. cable management system Using the cable management system provides you with a clean, professional-looking installation. 9
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Connecting power Connect power cord Connect the black power cord to the Power connector on the rear of the projector and to your electrical outlet. The Power light on the Status Indicator Panel (page 15) turns amber. NOTE: Always use the power cord that shipped with the projector. Connecting a computer source HDMI 1.3 connection HDMI is a standard, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. HDMI Connect HDMI cable provides an interface between sources, such as set-top boxes, DVD players
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focus zoom horizontal vertical Displaying an image Press Power button Touch the Power button on the keypad or the remote. The Power button blinks green and the fans start to run. When the lamp turns on, the start up screen will display and the Power button will become solid green. It can take a minute for the image to achieve full brightness. No start up screen? Get help on page 16. Turn on computer or video Turn on your computer or video device. device The image should appear on the projecti
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focus zoom horizontal vertical Adjusting the image Adjust distance Position the projector to the desired distance from the screen at a 90 degree angle to the screen. See page 8 for a table listing of screen sizes and distances. Remove cover Remove the projector top cover a. Slide the tabs on the side toward the rear of the projector to unlock the (b) (a) projector top cover. b. Slide the top toward the front of the projector to unhook it from the projector body. (a) (c) c. Lift off. Adjust t
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HDMI 1.3 connection Connecting a video device HDMI is a standard, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. HDMI You can connect video devices such as VCRs, DVD players, camcorders, digital provides an interface between sources, such as set-top boxes, DVD players, and cameras, video game consoles, HDTV receivers, and TV tuners to the projector. receivers and your projector. Plug an HDMI cable into the video out connector on the video device and into either the HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 connec
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What is Aspect Ratio? Aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to image height. HDTV and most DVDs are 16:9, which is the default for this projector. When in 4:3 mode the projector 16:9 image input 16:9 image places black bars on both sides of the image. Native mode centers the image and turns off the internal scaler so that any resolution larger than the native projector 16:9 aspect resolution is cropped on the edges. Letterbox expands the image to fill the screen. 9 9 ratio Natural Wi
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Shutting down the projector Troubleshooting your setup The Status Indicator Panel on top of the projector indicates the state of the projector Screen Save Time and is a helpful when troubleshooting. You can make the black screen appear after a preset number of minutes by turning on the Screen Save Time feature in the Setup menu. See page 29. Auto Off Time The projector has an Auto Off Time feature that automatically turns the projector Table 1: Status indicator light behavior and meaning off
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A A Problem Solution Result No start up screen Correct image Plug power cord into the projector, then press power button Computer image projected Only start up screen appears Press the Source button Activate the laptop’s external port Restart laptop 16 Startup Screen Startup Screen
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A A A Problem Solution Result Press the Auto Image button on the keypad or on the remote. No computer image, just the words “Signal out of Computer image projected To adjust computer refresh rate, go to Control Panel > range” Display > Settings > Advanced > Adapter (location varies by operating system). Signal out of the range 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, n
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focus zoom horizontal vertical A Problem Solution Result Image fuzzy or cropped Set your computer’s display resolution to the native Image clear and not cropped resolution of the projector (Start > Settings > Control Panel > Display > Settings tab) A A A For a laptop, disable laptop monitor or turn- on dual-display mode Image not centered on screen Move projector, adjust zoom and lens shift Correct image 18
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Problem Solution Result Image not square Adjust Keystone in the Basic Picture menu Square image Image not sharp Adjust Sharpness in the Basic Picture menu Correct image Image does not fit 4:3 or 16:9 screen Change aspect ratio to 4:3 or 16:9 in Basic Correct image Picture>Aspect Ratio menu 19
