Ask Proxima C170 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 : 
InFocus Systems Asia Pte Ltd.
238A Thomson Road
#18-01/04 Novena Square
Singapore 307684
T elephone: (65) 6334-9005
Fax : (65) 6333-4525
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Declaration of ConformityManufacturer: InFocus Corporation, 27700B SW Parkway Avenue, 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 
May,...

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  25
Using the remote control  26
Using the LitePort player  27
Using the audio  28
Optimizing computer images  29
Presentation features  29
Optimizing video images...

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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 approved ceiling mounts.
 Use only the power cord provided. A surge-protected power...

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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, and 
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 projector provides computer and video connectors: 
 one M1-D/A (HD, DVI, and computer)
 one VESA (HD, HD component, and computer)
 one S-video
 one composite RCA video
 one audio in/one audio out
It also has an RS-232 serial connector for serial control. The Command Line 
Interface (CLI) specifications and commands are on our website.
The projector also has a LitePort
TM
 USB connector (Type A) and player for 
JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group, .jpg, .jpe, or .jpeg)...

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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. 
Some Macintosh computers do not have a standard VESA-out video port. 
If the supplied computer cable will not connect to your computer, purchase 
the appropriate adapter from your Apple...

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If you are using a desktop computer and want to see the image on your 
computer screen as well as on the projection screen, plug the monitor cable 
to the black Computer 2 connector on the projector. This connector can be 
used as monitor out or VESA in. The default is VESA in, so you must 
change this option in the menu to use monitor out. See page 34 to switch 
between the two functions.
If you prefer connecting your projector to your computer with an optional 
VESA cable, connect one end of the...

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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...

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First-time projector use with Windows 98If you are running Windows 2000, Windows ME, or Window XP, skip these 
steps and go to “Adjusting the image” on page 12.
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).aClick Next to begin searching for the...