ASK C200 Users Guide

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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) 6334-9005
Fax : (65) 6333-4525
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Declaration of ConformityManufacturer: InFocus Corporation, 27500 SW Parkway Ave. Wilsonville, Oregon 
97070 USA
European Office: Strawinskylaan 585, 1077 XX Amsterdam, The Netherlands
We declare under our sole responsibility that the C200 projector conforms to the fol-
lowing directives and norms:
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC
EMC: EN 55022
           EN 55024
 EN 61000-3-2
 EN 61000-3-3
Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC
Safety: EN 60950: 2000 
July,...

3 Table of Contents
Introduction 5
Connecting a computer  7
Required computer connections  7
Optional computer connections  7
Displaying a computer image  9
First-time projector use with Windows 98  10
Adjusting the image  12
Connecting a video device  13
Displaying a video image  14
Shutting down the projector  16
Troubleshooting your setup  16
Using the keypad buttons  24
Using the remote control  25
Using the audio  26
Optimizing computer images  27
Presentation features  27
Optimizing video images...

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IntroductionYour new digital projector is easy to connect, easy to use, easy to maintain 
and has XGA 1024x768 resolution. 
The projector comes in a carry case that offers ample room for ASK acces-
sory items such as the projector remote, color-coded cables, and documenta-
tion. The color-coded cable straps and cables they contain make your setup 
experience quick and easy, while the case’s design helps you find and put 
away all items without the fear of anything becoming lost.
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6 Projector components and features
key pad
speakers
zoom
focus
 
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remote
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receivers (IR)
air intake
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remote
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receiver (IR)
connectors
leveling 
footheat vent
heat vent
remote control
receiver (IR)
 
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Connecting a computerRequired computer connectionsConnect the black end of the computer cable to the Computer 1 connector 
on the projector. Connect the blue end to the video port on your computer. If 
you are using a desktop computer, you first need to disconnect the monitor 
cable from the computer’s video port. 
Connect the black power cable to the connector on the back of the projector 
and to your electrical outlet.
The Power LED on the projector’s keypad turns solid green.
NOTE: Always use the...

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If you prefer connecting your computer to the projector with an optional 
VESA cable, connect one end of the cable to the VESA port on your com-
puter, and connect the other end of the cable to the blue Computer 2 con-
nector on the projector.
You can control the projector from an LCD control panel or computer by 
connecting an RS-232 cable to the projector’s Serial connector. Specific 
RS-232 commands can be found in the Service and Support section of our 
website at www.ask.no.
The projector can be...

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Displaying a computer image Remove the lens cap.
Press the Pow e r 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. 
? No startup screen? Get help on page 17.
Turn on your computer.
The computer’s image should appear on the projection screen. If it doesn’t, 
press the Computer button on the projector’s...