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, 2004TrademarksMicrosoft, PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Windows are trademarks or registered trade-
marks of Microsoft Corporation. Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks or registered 
trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. InFocus, ASK Proxima, LiteShow, Lite-
Port, and LP are trademarks or registered trademarks of InFocus Corporation. FCC WarningThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A 
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pro-
vide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is oper-
ated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate 
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc-
tion manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of 
this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which 
case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.EN 55022 WarningThis is a Class A product. In a domestic environment it may cause radio interference, 
in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. The typical use is 
in a conference room, meeting room or auditorium.
CanadaThis Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.Agency ApprovalsUL, CUL, TUV, GOST
Other specific Country Approvals may apply, please see product certification label. 
This user ’s guide applies to models C170 and GEN205.
InFocus reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time. 
						

							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  29
Customizing the projector  29
Using the menus  30
Picture menu  31
Settings menu  34
Maintenance 39
Cleaning the lens  39
Using the security lock  39
Replacing the projection lamp  40
Cleaning the lamp filter screens  42
Appendix 43
Accessories 43
Red LED behavior and projector errors  44
Projected image size  44
If you are experienced in setting up presentation systems, use the included 
Quick Set Up card. 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 are available on the included CD and on our website. 
The most current versions can be found on our website.
The website also has technical specifications (an interactive image size cal-
culator, laptop activation commands, connector pin outs, a glossary, the 
product data sheet), a web store to buy accessories, and a page for online 
registration. See the inside of the back cover for a list of all relevant web 
addresses. 
						

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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 strip is 
recommended. 
 Refer to this manual for proper startup and shutdown procedures.
 In the unlikely event of the lamp rupturing, discard any edible items 
placed in the surrounding area and thoroughly clean the area along all 
sides of the projector. Wash hands after cleaning the area and handling 
the ruptured lamp. This product has a lamp which contains a very 
small amount of mercury. Dispose of it as required by local, state or fed-
eral ordinances and regulations. For more information see 
www.eiae.org
.
Follow these instructions to help ensure image quality and lamp life over 
the life of the projector. Failure to follow these instructions may affect the 
warranty. For complete details of the warranty, see the Warranty section at 
the end of this users guide.
2 ft (.6m) Do not place objects or people in the 2 foot (.6m) area along the side of the projector. 
For ceiling mount applications, this area should be 5 feet (1.5m).5 ft (1.5m) 
						

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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 tether ships in the Documentation Pack. Attach it to the lens cap and 
the projector if desired.
Projector components and features
 
documentation remote
computer
cableprojector
lens cap
power
cable
video cableaudio cable carry case
lens cap tether*
audio cable
adapter
key pad
speaker
zoom
focus
 
elevator foot release remote
control
receiver (IR)
connectors
leveling 
footheat vent Interactive display
IR receiver
IR receiver 
						

							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) images. This 
allows you to display any JPEG image automatically, without a computer 
connected. Use your own JPEGs from your digital camera, or convert your 
files, such as Microsoft
 PowerPoint
TM
, Word
TM
, or Excel
TM
 files, into 
JPEGs using LitePort Utility (included on the CD), which allows you to eas-
ily generate the highest quality JPEG images possible. Then transfer the 
JPEG images from your computer to the projector using a USB mass storage 
device and your images are ready to be displayed. (Please refer to the Ser-
vice and Support section of our website for advanced specifications on the 
USB device and JPEG files.) You can use the remote control to select which 
JPEGs to view (page 27) or you can set up the LitePort player using the Lite-
Port onscreen menu to select display preferences and automatically display 
and advance your JPEGs (page 36).
Wireless ProjectionYou can use the projector ’s M1 connector along with the InFocus 
LiteShow
 wireless adapter and software for cable-free digital projection. 
Contact an authorized InFocus dealer or visit the website listed on the back 
inside cover of this User ’s Guide for more information.Connector panel 
 
lock
power
connector M1-D/A
s-videocomposite
external
speaker
(audio out) RS-232 serial control
video
computer
audio VESA in/
USB JPEG
monitor out 
						

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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 reseller.
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 power cable that shipped with the projector. Optional computer connectionsTo advance slides in a PowerPoint™ presentation using the remote, plug the 
USB connector on the computer cable into the USB mouse connector on 
your computer. USB drivers must be installed to use the USB feature. For 
more information, see page 11.
To have sound with your presentation, connect the audio cable to your com-
puter and to the Audio In connector on the projector. 
connect computer cable connect power cableconnect computer cableconnect audio cable 
						

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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 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. 
This connector can be used as monitor out or VESA in. The default is VESA 
in.
You can control the projector from an LCD control panel or computer by 
connecting an RS-232 cable to the projector ’s Serial Control connector. Spe-
cific RS-232 commands can be found in the Service and Support section of 
our website.
You can play JPEGs using the LitePort USB connector and LitePort player. 
You need a USB mass storage device to use this connector. See page 27 for 
details.
connect monitor cableconnect VESA cableconnect RS-232 cableconnect USB mass storage device 
						

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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 screen. If it doesn’t, 
press the Source button on the projector ’s keypad. 
Make sure your laptop’s external video port is active. 
Many laptops do not automatically turn on their external video port when a 
projector is connected. Usually a key combination like FN + F8 or CRT/LCD 
key turns the external display on and off. Locate a function key labeled 
CRT/LCD or a function key with a monitor symbol. Press FN and the 
labeled function key simultaneously. Refer to your laptop’s documenta-
tion to learn your laptop’s key combination.
? No computer image? Try pressing the Auto Image 
button on the keypad. Get help on page 17. 
remove lens cappress Power buttonturn on computeractivate laptop’s external port 
						

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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 driver.bMake sure “Search for the best driver” is selected, then click Next.cUncheck any checked boxes, then click Next. Windows automatically 
locates the driver. If this driver has been removed, reload the driver using 
your Windows operating system CD.dWhen Windows finds the driver, you are ready to install it. Click Next.
abcd