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High-performance Installation—Innovative Ease of Use
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InFocus Corporation
27700B SW Parkway Avenue
Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-9215
1-800-294-6400 • 503-685-8888
Fax: 503-685-8887
http://www.infocus.com
In Europe:
InFocus International B.V.
Strawinskylaan 585
1077 XX Amsterdam,The Netherlands
Phone: +31 20 579 2000
Fax: +31 20 579 2999
In Asia:
238A Thomson Road
#18-01/04 Novena Square
Singapore 307684
Telephone: (65)
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This entire user’s guide is available on the enclosed CD as an Adobe Acrobat pdf file in the following languages: English, French, German, Italian, Norwe- gian, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese. Before using this projector, please read these instructions. Le mode d'emploi complet est disponible sur le CD joint sous forme de fichier pdf d'Adobe Acrobat dans les langues suivantes : anglais, français, allemand, italien, norvégien, portugais,
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This entire user’s guide is available on the enclosed CD as an Adobe Acrobat pdf file in the following languages: English, French, German, Italian, Norwe- gian, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese. Before using this projector, please read these instructions. 2
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Declaration of Conformity Canada Manufacturer: InFocus Corporation, 27700B SW Parkway Ave. Wilsonville, Oregon This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 97070 USA Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. European Office: Strawinskylaan 585, 1077 XX Amsterdam, The Netherlands Agency Approvals We declare under our sole responsibility that this projector conform to the following UL, CUL, NOM, IRAM, GOST, C-tick directives and norms: Oth
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Table of Contents If you are experienced in setting up presentation systems, use the included Quick Set Up card. For complete details on connecting and operating the projector, refer to this User’s Guide. Electronic versions of this User’s Guide Introduction 6 in multiple languages are available on the included CD and on our website. Positioning the projector 8 The website also has technical specifications (an interactive image size cal- Connecting a computer 9 culator, laptop activation comm
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Projector components and features: front Introduction Your new multimedia projector provides three computer, three video, and keypad two audio inputs, one audio output, RS-232 control, and has XGA 1024x768 resolution. Optional user-changeable short, fixed short, long and super long heat vent throw lenses make this a flexible product suitable for many different uses. The projector is easy to connect, easy to use, and easy to maintain. speakers Product specifications To read the latest specif
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Connector Panel component video The projector provides three computer and three video connection options: VESA computer wired RS232 remote one M1-D (DVI with USB) remote monitor M1-D computer serial control control RJ-45 one VESA computer receiver (IR) one BNC (RGBHV and Pr, Pb, Y) one component RCA video (Pr, Pb, Y) lock one S-video one composite RCA video The projector provides computer and video connectors for audio support: two composite RCA stereo audio (L, R) computer o
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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: Position the projector on a flat surface at a right angle to the screen. The projector (with the standard lens) must be at least 3 feet (0.9m) from the projection screen. Position the projector within 10 feet (3m) of your power sourc
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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. Connect the black power cable to the connector on the back of the projector connect power cable and to your electrical outlet. NOTE: Always use the power ca
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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 also connect to your computer using a BNC cable. Connect the BNC connectors on the BNC cable to the appropriate Computer 3 connectors on connect BNC cables the projector. Connect the other end to the video port on your computer. If RG B H V you are using a desktop comput
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Displaying a computer image remove lens cap Remove the lens cap. Press the power switch on the back of the projector to the on position, then 2 press Power switch press Power button 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. It can take a minute for the image to achieve full brightness. 1 ? No startup screen? Get help on page 20. Turn
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First-time projector use with Windows 98 a 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). If you are running Windows 2000, Windows ME, or Window XP, skip these steps and go to “Adjusting the image” on page 14. a Click Next to begin searchin
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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 two times. The first time it detects a USB Human Interface Device (for the key- board). The second time it detects a USB Human Interface Device (for the mouse). For Windows 2000, Windows ME, and Windows XP: The USB drivers are automatically installed. 13
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Adjusting the image release adjust height release button Adjust the height of the projector, if necessary, by pressing the release but- button tons on each side of the projector’s front to extend the elevator feet. elevator elevator foot foot Position the projector the desired distance from the screen at a 90 degree adjust distance angle (perpendicular) to the screen. See page 44 for a table listing screen sizes and distances. adjust Zoom and Focus Adjust the zoom or focus by pressing the po
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Connecting a video device connect A/V cable 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. Plug the remaining white connector into the left audio in connector on the pr
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You can also connect to your video device using a BNC cable. Connect the BNC connectors of the BNC cable to the appropriate Computer 3 connec- connect BNC cables tors on the projector. Connect the other end to the video port on your video device. Use the A/V cable’s audio connectors as described on the previous RG B H V page (the yellow connectors on the A/V cable are not used). When 4 BNCs are connected, the projector handles a composite synch on H. When 3 BNCs are connected, the projector h
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Displaying a video image remove lens cap Remove the lens cap. Press the power switch on the back of the projector to the on position, then press Power switch press Power button 2 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. 1 ? No startup screen? Get help on page 20. Plug in and turn on the
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Adjust the zoom or focus by pressing the power Zoom or power Focus buttons on the keypad until the desired image size and focus are produced. adjust Zoom and Focus zoom focus You can also adjust the zoom and focus via the menus. See page 33 If the image is not on the screen or viewing area, adjust the it by pressing the adjust Lens Shift lens shift button on the keypad. lens shift Press the upper Lens Shift button to shift the lens upward. Press the lower Lens Shift button to shift the lens
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Shutting down the projector Troubleshooting your setup The projector automatically blanks the screen after no active source is If your image appears correctly on the screen, skip to the next section. If it detected for 30 minutes. This blank screen helps preserve the life of the pro- does not, troubleshoot the setup. The LED on top of the projector indicates jector. The image returns when an active source is detected or a remote or the state of the projector and can help you troubleshoot. See
