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    Use r’ s Guide 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 Eur ope: InFocus International B.V . Strawinskylaan 585 1077 XX Amsterdam,The Netherlands Phone: +31 20 579 2000 Fax: +31 20 579 2999 In Asia : InFocus Systems Asia Pte Ltd. #07-0[...]

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    1 Declaration of Conf ormity Manufacturer: InFocu s Corporation, 2770 0B SW Parkway A v e. W ilsonville, Oregon 97070 USA Europe an Office: Strawinskylaa n 585, 1077 XX Amster dam, The Netherla nds W e declar e under our sole responsibility that this pr ojector conform to the following directives and norm s: EMC Directi ve 89/336/EEC, Amended by 93[...]

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    2 T able of Contents Introduction 4 Included Items 4 Positioning the projector 6 Connecting a computer 7 Required computer connections 7 Displaying a co mputer image 9 Adjusting the image 10 Connecting a video device 11 Displaying a video image 12 Shutting down the projector 14 Troubleshooting your set u p 14 Using the keypad buttons 21 Using the r[...]

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    3 Impor tant Operating Considerations for Safety • Place the pro jector in a horizontal po sition no greate r than 8 degrees off axis. • Locate the projector in a well-ventilated ar ea without any obstructions to intake or exhaust vents. Do not pl ace the pr ojector on a tablecloth or other soft covering that may block the vents. • Locate the[...]

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    4 Intr oduction Y our new multimedia pro jector provides two computer , three video, and two audio inputs, one audio output, an d RS-232 and Network control. It has XGA 1024x768 r esolution. Optional user-cha ngeable sho rt, fixed short, long and ultra long throw le nses make this a flexible product suitable for many differ ent uses. The projector [...]

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    5 Connector P anel The pr ojector provi des three computer and thre e video connection options: • one M1-DA (DVI with USB) • one VESA computer • one component RCA vide o (Pr , Pb, Y) • one S-video • one composite RCA video The pr ojector provi des computer an d video connectors for audio support: • two composite RCA ster eo audio (L, R)[...]

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    6 P ositioning the pr ojector T o determine where to position the pr ojector , consider the size and shape of your screen, the location of your po we r outlets, and the distance bet ween the projector and the r est of your eq uipment. Here ar e some general guide- lines: • Position the pr ojector on a flat surface at a right angle to the scr een.[...]

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    7 Connecting a computer Requir e d 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 fr om the computer ’s video port. Connect the black powe[...]

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    8 If you are using a desktop compu ter and want to see the image on your computer scr een as well as on the pr ojection screen, plug the monitor cable to the Monitor out connecto r on the pr ojector . Y ou can control the projector fr om an LCD control panel, touch screen, or other control device or computer by connecting an RS-232 cable to the pro[...]

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    9 Displa ying a computer ima ge Remove the lens cap. Press the power switch on the back of the pr ojector to the on (I) position. The Power light on the Status Indi cator Panel (pag e 14) lights gr een. Press the Po w e r button on the top of the projector or the remote. The Power light blinks green and the fans start to run. When the lamp comes on[...]

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    10 Adjusting the imag e Adjust the height of the projector , if necessary , by pressing the release but- tons on each side of the pr ojector ’s front t o extend the elevator feet. Position the projector the desir ed distance from the screen at a 90 degree angle (perpendicular) to the scr een. See page 37 for a table listing scr een sizes and dist[...]

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    11 Connecting a video de vice 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 dev i ce and plug a red connecto[...]

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    12 Displa ying a video ima ge Remove the lens cap. Press the power switch on the back of the pr ojector to the on (I) position. The Power light on the Status Indi cator Panel (pag e 14) lights gr een. Press the Po w e r button on the top of the projector or the remote. The Power light blinks green and the fans start to run. When the lamp comes on, [...]

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    13 Adjust the zoom or fo cus by rotating the Zoom or Focus rings inside the lens door unti l the desired imag e size and focus are produced. If the image is not on the screen or viewing ar ea, adjust it by using the lens shift dials insi de the lens door . Use the right dial to shift the lens left o r right. Use the left dial to shift the lens up o[...]

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    14 Shutting do wn the pr ojector The projector automatically blanks the scr een after no active source is detected for 5 minutes. This blank screen helps pre s erve the life of the pro- jector . The image r eturns wh en an active source is detected or a r emote or keypad button is pressed. Scre en Sav e Y ou can ma ke the blank screen appear afte r[...]

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    15 Pr oblem Soluti on Result No startup screen Plug po wer cable in, pr ess pow er switch and po wer button. Remo ve lens cap . Corr ect image Only startup scr een appears Press the Sour ce button Activate laptop’ s external port Computer imag e projected 1 2 3 startup screen A startup screen or restart laptop A A EDX Ref Guide.fm Page 15 Friday,[...]

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    16 No computer image, just the w ords “Signal out of range” Adjust computer r efresh rate in Cont rol P anel >Displa y>Settings>Advanced> Adapter (location va ries b y operating system) Computer imag e projected Imag e fuzzy or cr opped Set your computer’ s display r e solution to the native r esolution of the projector (Star t>[...]

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    17 Pr ojector tr oubleshooting Pr oblem Soluti on Result Imag e not square Adjust ke ystone the P ictur e menu Squar e imag e Imag e not sharp Adjust the focus ring or Sharpness in the Pictur e>Advanced menu Corr ect image Imag e does not fit 16:9 scr een Chang e aspect ra tio to 16:9 in Picture>Aspect ratio menu Corr ect image AB AB AB EDX R[...]

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    18 Imag e upsi de do wn T urn on/off Ceiling in Settings> System menu Corre ct imag e Imag e re versed left to right T urn on/off Rear in Se ttings>System menu Corr ect image Projected colors don’ t match source Adjust color , tint, color temperatur e , brightness, contrast in the menus Corr ect image A B AB A AB COLOR COLOR EDX Ref Guide.f[...]

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    19 Lamp won’ t turn on, T emp light is lit (pag e 14) Mak e sur e vents aren’ t block ed; allo w project or to cool for one minute Unplug projector ; wait one min u te; plug in projector and turn it on: lamp lights Lamp won’ t turn on, Lamp light is lit (pa ge 14) Lamp ma y need to be re placed (pag e 34) Lamp turns on Temperature light start[...]

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    20 Still ha ving problems? If you need assist ance, visit our website or call us. See the ins ide of the back cover for a list of all relevant web addr esses . This product is backed by a limited warranty . A n extended warranty plan may be purcha sed from your dealer . When sending the pro jector in for r epair , we recommend shipping the unit in [...]

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    21 Using the k eypad buttons po wer –turns the projector on (page 9) and of f (page 14). menu –opens the on-screen menus (page 25). up/down arr ows –navigates to and adjusts se ttings in the menus (page 25). select –confirms choices made in the menus (page 25). source –switches among active sour ces Using the r emote contr ol The remote u[...]

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    22 Using the audio T o play sound from the projector , co nnect your source to the Audio In con- nector on the projector . T o adj ust the volume, mute, or loudne ss, use the Audio menu (see page 29). T r oubleshooting audio If there is no sound, check the following: • Make sure the audio cab le is connected. • Make sur e mute isn’t active. ?[...]

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    23 Optimizing computer imag es After your computer is connected prop erly and the computer ’s image is on the screen, you can optimize the imag e using the onscr een menus. For gen- eral information on using the menus, see page 25. • Adjust the Keystone, Contrast, or B rightness in the Pictur e menu. • Change the Aspect Ratio. Aspect Rat i o [...]

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    24 Optimizing video imag es After the video device is connected prop erly and the image is on the scre en, you can optimize the image using the onscreen menus. For general informa- tion on using the menus, see page 25. • Adjust the Keystone, Contrast, Brightne ss, Color , or T int in the Pi ctur e menu. See page 26. • Change the Aspect ratio. A[...]

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    25 Using the menus T o open the menus, pres s the menu button on the keypad or remote. (T he menus automatically close after 60 seconds if no buttons ar e pressed.) The Main menu appears. Use the arrow bu ttons to move up and down to high- light the des ired submenu, then press the Sel ect button. T o change a menu setting, highlight it, press Sele[...]

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    26 Pictur e menu T o adjust the foll owing six settings, highlight the setting, press Select , use the up and down arr ows to adjust the v alues, then press select to confirm the changes. Ke y s t o n e Ve r t i c a l : adjusts the image vertically and makes a sq uarer image by using an adjustable scale b and. Ke y s t o n e H o r i z o n t a l : a[...]

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    27 Presets : The pr ovided Presets optimize the projector for displaying com- puter presentations, phot ographs , film images, and video images. (Film input is material originally captu red on a film camera, like a movie; video input is material originally captu red on a video camera , like a TV show or sporting event.) There ar e also user-definab[...]

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    28 Advanced settings Sharpness : changes the clarity of the edges of a video image. Se lect a sharp- ness setting. Color Space : This option applies to computer and component video sources (exce pt 480i/576i). It allows you to select a color space that has bee n specifically tuned for the input signal . When Auto is sele cted, the pro jector automa[...]

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    29 Settings menu Audio : allows adjustments to the V olume. Also allows you to turn on and off the Internal speakers, and pr ojector startup Chime. Sour ces : allows you to assign a particular input to a specific source key when using the Integrator r emote. Also allows selection of a default Startup Sour ce and enables or disables Autosour ce. Sou[...]

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    30 Po w e r S a v e : automatically turns the lamp off after no signals are detected for 20 minutes. After 10 addi tional minutes with no signal, the projector powers down. If an active signal is received befo re the pr ojec- tor powers down, the image will be displayed . Screen Sa ve : automatically blanks the sc r een after no signals ar e detect[...]

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    31 Custom K ey (for use with optional remote on ly): allows yo u to assign a dif- ferent function to the Custom key on the optional r emote to quickly and easily use the ef fect. Only one effect can be enab led at a time. The default is Sour ce Info; highli ght an effect and pr ess Select to choose a differ ent one. Blank : shows an empty scr een. [...]

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    32 Language : allows you to select a language for the onscreen displa y of menus and messages. Ser vice : to use these features, hi ghlight them and press Select . Factory Reset : restor es all settings (except Lamp and Filter Hours and Net- work settings) to their default after di splaying a confirmation dialog box. Reset Lamp Hours : resets the l[...]

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    33 Maintenance Cleaning the lens 1 Apply a non-abrasive camera lens cleaner to a s oft, dry cloth. A void using an exce ssive amount of cleaner , and don’t apply the cleaner directly to the lens. Abrasive cleaner s, solvents or other harsh chemicals might scratch the lens. 2 Lightly wipe the cleaning cloth over th e lens in a circular motion. I f[...]

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    34 Replacing the pr ojection lamp The lamp hour timer in the Service I nfo menu counts the number of hours the lamp has been in use. T wenty ho urs before the specified end of the lamp’s life, the message “Change lamp ” briefly appears on the projected screen. NO TE : Y ou can order new lamp housings from www .infoc u s.com (in select areas),[...]

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    35 4 Loosen the three captive scr ews (m arked by the arrows) on the lamp module. 5 Carefully remove the lamp module by grasping and lifting the handl e. Dispose of the lamp in an en vironmentally proper manner . 6 Install the new lamp m odule, making sur e that it is properly seated, and tighten the thre e captive screws. 7 Replace the cover over [...]

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    36 Cleaning the dust filter 1 T urn off the pr ojector and unplug the power cable. 2 W ait 45 minutes to allow the projector to cool thoroughly . WA R N I N G : T o avoid burns, allow the project o r to cool for at least 45 minutes before you clean or replace the dust filt er . 3 Remove the dust filter cover on the si de of the projector b y pr ess[...]

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    37 Appendix Pr ojected image siz e NO TE : V isit the Service section of o ur website for interactive image size ca l- culators for the standard and optional lenses. T able 2: Pr ojection sizes: Standard lens (1.5 - 1.8:1 thro w ratio) The image of fset range for the standard lens is 9:1 (90%) to 1:1 (50%). T able 3: Projection siz es: Shor t Fixed[...]

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    38 T able 4: Pr ojection sizes: S hort Zoom lens (1.2 -2.0:1 thr ow ra tio range) T able 5: Projec tion sizes: Long Thro w lens (1.9 - 3.9: 1 thr ow ratio range Pr ojection Distance (inch/m) Scree n Siz e (inch/m) Minimu m Maximum 40/1 39/1.0 63/1.6 60/1.5 59/1.5 94/2.4 70/1.8 67/1.7 110/2.8 100/2.5 98/2.5 157/4.0 120/3 118/3.0 189/4.8 150/3.8 150/[...]

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    39 T able 6: Projection siz es: Ultra Long Thro w lens (3.9 - 7.4:1 thr ow ratio range Pr ojection Dist ance (inch/m) Scree n Siz e (inch/m) Minimum Maximum 40/1 122/3.1 236/6.0 60/1.5 189/4.8 354/9.0 70/1.8 220/5.6 513/10.5 100/2.5 315/8.0 594/15.1 120/3 382/9.7 717/18.2 150/3.8 476/12.1 898/22.8 200/5.1 638/16.2 1197/30.4 250/6.4 799/24.4 1496/45[...]

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    40 RS-232 commands Communication Configuration V isit our website for additional RS-232 settings and information. T o control this projector via RS-232, connect a null modem cable and set th e contro l system serial port settings to match the following communication configuration: Command F ormat All commands consist of 3 alpha char acters followed[...]

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    41 Err or Conditions Not all commands are suppo rted for all projectors. If an unsupport ed com- mand is issued, the co mmand will be ignored. If a comma nd is rec eived that is not understood, a ‘?’ character will be re turned indicating the command was not understood. Limitations The projector cannot respond to commands coming in at a high-ra[...]

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    42 Blank Scree n 0: black 1: blue 2: white BSC at R W 0 2 1 Blue Gain BCG at R W 64 19 2 128 1 Brightness BR T at R W 96 160 128 1 Ceiling 0: disable 1: enable CEL at R W 0 1 0 Chime 0: disable 1: enable A CE at R W 0 1 1 Color CLR at R W 96 160 128 1 Color Space 0: RGB 1: SMPTE240 2: REC709 3: REC601 7: Auto CSM at R W 0 7 7 Color T e mp 0: 9300K [...]

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    43 IR Receive r rear 0: disable 1: enable IRR at R W 0 1 1 IR Receive r top 0: disable 1: enable IR T at R W 0 1 0 Language 0 = English 1 = French 2 = German 3 = Spanish 7 = P ortuguese 10 = Simplified Chinese 11 = Italian 12 = Swedish LAN at R W 0 11 0 Lamp Hours LMP at R 0 32766 0 1 Lamp Lit 0: not lit 1: lit LML at R 0 1 Reset Lamp Hours 0: not [...]

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    44 NND (PC Scr een Sa ver Off) 0: disable 1: enable NND at R W 0 1 1 Overscan 0: disable 1: enable O VS at R W 0 1 0 Phase MSS at R W 0 26 0 1 Power 0: disable 1: enable PWR at R W 0 1 0 Power S ave 0: disable 1: enable PSV at R W 0 1 0 Po wer -up Source 0: computer 1 1: computer 2 2: video 1 3: video 2 4: video 3 DSC at R W 0 4 0 Presets 0: presen[...]

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    45 Sour ce 0: computer1 1: computer2 2: video 1 3: video 2 4: video 3 SRC at R W 0 4 0 Sour ce 1 0: computer 1 1: computer 2 2: video 1 3: video 2 4: video 3 SR1 at R W 0 4 0 Sour ce 2 0: computer 1 1: computer 2 2: video 1 3: video 2 4: video 3 SR2 at R W 0 4 1 Sour ce 3 0: computer 1 1: computer 2 2: video 1 3: video 2 4: video 3 SR3 at R W 0 4 2[...]

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    46 INDEX A Aspect Ratio 31 audio 22 Audio In connector 7, 11 Auto Image 31 Auto Power 29 Autosource 29 B Blank 31 Brightne ss 10 C Capture Position 30 Capture Start 30 cleaning the dust filter 36 cleaning the lens 33 clock batteries 33 Color 13 colors are incorrec t 18 component cable connector 11 computer connections optional 7 required 7 computer[...]

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    47 L lamp hours, resetting 35 lamp replacement 34 lamp won’t turn on 19 Language 32 laptop connecting 7 external video port 9 lens, cleaning 33 Low Power 29 M Magnify 31 Main menu 25 menu system 25 Monitor connector 8 mouse, using your 7 Mute 31 N Network 31 Network connector 8 Network Info 31 no computer image 16 no startup screen 15 O only star[...]

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    48 S screen saver, turning off 29 security lock 36 serial connection 5, 8 Service 32 Service Code 32 Service Info 32 Settings menu 29 shutting down projector 14 Source 31 Source troubleshooting 15 Sources 29 Subnet mask 31 S-video connector 11 T Tint 13 troubleshooting 14, 15 V video connections optional 11 standard 11 Video connector 11 video imag[...]