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IN42 User’s Guide
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IN
InFocus Corporate Headquarters:
27700B SW Parkway Avenue
Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-9215,
USA
Phone: 503-685-8888
User’s Guide
User’s Guide
1-800-294-6400
Fax: 503-685-8887
In Europe
Strawinskylaan 585
1077 XX Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Phone: (31) 20 5792000
Fax: (31) 20 5792999
Freephone: 008000 4636287
(008000 INFOCUS)
In Asia
#07-01, Tanglin Shopping Centre
19 Tanglin Road
Singapore 247909
Phone: (65) 6334-9005
Fax: (65) 6333-4525
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EDX Ref Guide.fm Page 1 Friday, June 30, 2006 10:48 AM Declaration of Conformity Canada This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Manufacturer: InFocus Corporation, 27700B SW Parkway Ave. Wilsonville, Oregon Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 97070 USA European Office: Strawinskylaan 585, 1077 XX Amsterdam, The Netherlands Agency Approvals We declare under our sole responsibility that this projector conform to the following
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EDX Ref Guide.fm Page 2 Friday, June 30, 2006 10:48 AM Table of Contents For complete details on connecting and operating the projector, refer to this User’s Guide. Electronic versions of this User’s Guide in multiple languages Introduction 4 are available on our website. Included Items 4 The website also has technical specifications (an interactive image size cal- Positioning the projector 6 culator, laptop activation commands, connector pin outs, a glossary, the product data sheet), a we
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8’/2.4m 2’ / 0.6 m EDX Ref Guide.fm Page 3 Friday, June 30, 2006 10:48 AM 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. Locate the projector at least 4' (1.2 m) away from any heating or cooling vents. Use only a
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EDX Ref Guide.fm Page 4 Friday, June 30, 2006 10:48 AM Projector components and features: front Introduction Your new multimedia projector provides two computer, three video, and zoom/focus/offset door 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. The projector is easy to connect, easy to use, and
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EDX Ref Guide.fm Page 5 Friday, June 30, 2006 10:48 AM Connector Panel component video computer The projector provides three computer and three video connection options: remote audio control one M1-DA (DVI with USB) VESA computer receiver RS232 RJ-45 (IR) lock serial control one VESA computer M1-DA computer monitor one component RCA video (Pr, Pb, Y) one S-video one composite RCA video The projector provides computer and video connectors for audio support: two composite RCA ster
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EDX Ref Guide.fm Page 6 Friday, June 30, 2006 10:48 AM 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 Projection angle in 4:3 mode (default) 10 ft high image the projector and the rest of your equipment. Here are some general guide- 9:1 lines: 1:1 Position the projector on a flat surface at a right angle to the screen. The projector (with the standard lens)
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EDX Ref Guide.fm Page 7 Friday, June 30, 2006 10:48 AM 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 an
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EDX Ref Guide.fm Page 8 Friday, June 30, 2006 10:48 AM 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. connect RS-232 cable You can control the projector from an LCD control panel, touch screen, or other control device or computer by connecting an RS-232 cable to the pro- jector’s Serial Control connector. Specific RS-232 co
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EDX Ref Guide.fm Page 9 Friday, June 30, 2006 10:48 AM Displaying a computer image remove lens cap Remove the lens cap. Press the power switch on the back of the projector to the on (I) position. press Power switch press Power button The Power light on the Status Indicator Panel (page 14) lights green. 2 Press the Power button on the top of the projector or the remote. The Power light blinks green and the fans start to run. When the lamp 1 comes on, the startup screen is displayed and the
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EDX Ref Guide.fm Page 10 Friday, June 30, 2006 10:48 AM release adjust height release button button Adjusting the image Adjust the height of the projector, if necessary, by pressing the release but- elevator elevator tons on each side of the projector’s front to extend the elevator feet. foot foot adjust distance Position the projector the desired distance from the screen at a 90 degree angle (perpendicular) to the screen. See page 37 for a table listing screen sizes and distances. adjust
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EDX Ref Guide.fm Page 11 Friday, June 30, 2006 10:48 AM 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 w
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EDX Ref Guide.fm Page 12 Friday, June 30, 2006 10:48 AM Displaying a video image remove lens cap 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 Power switch press Power button Press the Power button on the top of the projector or the remote. 2 The Power light blinks green and the fans start to run. When the lamp comes on, the startup screen is displayed and the ligh
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EDX Ref Guide.fm Page 13 Friday, June 30, 2006 10:48 AM 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. adjust Lens Shift Use the right dial to shift the lens left or right. Use the left dial to shift the lens up or down. Adjust the volume in the Audio menu. adjust volum
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EDX Ref Guide.fm Page 14 Friday, June 30, 2006 10:48 AM 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 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. Screen Save Table 1: Status indicator l
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A A A startup screen startup screen EDX Ref Guide.fm Page 15 Friday, June 30, 2006 10:48 AM Problem Solution Result Plug power cable in, press power switch and power button. Remove lens cap. No startup screen Correct image 3 2 1 Computer image projected Only startup screen appears Press the Source button Activate laptop’s external port or restart laptop 15
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A A A Signal out of range EDX Ref Guide.fm Page 16 Friday, June 30, 2006 10:48 AM Adjust computer refresh rate in Control Computer image projected No computer image, just the words “Signal out of Panel>Display>Settings>Advanced> range” 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” Set your computer’s display resolution to Image clear and not cropped Image fuzzy or
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EDX Ref Guide.fm Page 17 Friday, June 30, 2006 10:48 AM Projector troubleshooting Problem Solution Result Square image Image not square Adjust keystone the Picture menu Adjust the focus ring or Sharpness in the Correct image Image not sharp Picture>Advanced menu AB AB AB Change aspect ratio to 16:9 in Correct image Image does not fit 16:9 screen Picture>Aspect ratio menu 17
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A B EDX Ref Guide.fm Page 18 Friday, June 30, 2006 10:48 AM Turn on/off Ceiling in Settings>System Correct image menu Image upside down AB Image reversed left to right Turn on/off Rear in Settings>System menu Correct image A AB Correct image Projected colors don’t match source Adjust color, tint, color temperature, brightness, contrast in the menus COLOR COLOR 18
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startup screen startup screen EDX Ref Guide.fm Page 19 Friday, June 30, 2006 10:48 AM Make sure vents aren’t blocked; allow Unplug projector; wait one minute; plug in Lamp won’t turn on, Temp light is lit (page 14) projector to cool for one minute projector and turn it on: lamp lights Temperature light Lamp may need to be replaced (page 34) Lamp won’t turn on, Lamp light is lit (page 14) Lamp turns on Lamp light 19
