Ask Proxima C160/c180 Projector Users Guide

User’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 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, 27700B SW Parkway Ave. Wilsonville, Oregon 
97070 USA
European Office: Strawinskylaan 585, 1077 XX Amsterdam, The Netherlands
We declare under our sole responsibility that this projector conforms to the following 
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 
December,...

3 Table of Contents
Introduction 5
Connecting a computer 7
Required 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  28
Customizing the projector  28...

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Important Operating Considerations for Safety
 Place the projector in a horizontal position no greater than 15 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 InFocus-approved ceiling mounts.
 Use only the power cord provided. A...

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IntroductionYour new digital projector provides computer and video inputs and has 
XGA 1024x768 resolution. The projector is easy to connect, easy to use, easy 
to maintain. An Interactive Display on the top of the projector gives you 
constant feedback on the status of the projector. 
Online Registration
Register your projector on our website to receive product updates, 
announcements, and registration incentives. See the inside of the back cover 
for the web address. Included items*The lens cap...

6 Connector Panel
The C160 provides one computer and two video connectors: 
 one M1-D/A (HD, DVI, and computer)
 one S-video
one composite RCA
It also has an RS-232 serial connector for serial control. The Command Line 
Interface (CLI) specifications and commands are on our website.
The C180 has an additional VESA computer input (HD, HD component, 
and computer) and an RJ-45 connector for networked control via 
ProjectorNet software. Wireless ProjectionYou can use the projector ’s M1 connector along...

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Connecting a computerRequired computer connectionsConnect the black end of the computer cable to the to the Computer 1 con-
nector on the projector. Connect the blue end to the video port on your com-
puter. 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...

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If you prefer connecting your C180 to your computer 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.
The C180 can be managed by...

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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. The Interactive Display on 
the projector indicates the startup status.
? No startup screen? Get help on page 17. 
Turn on your computer.
The computer ’s image should appear on the projection...