InFocus Projector IN124STa User Manual

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Adjusting the image
If necessary, adjust the height of the projector by rotating the elevator foot to extend the 
foot.
If necessary, rotate the leveling foot located at the rear of the projector.
Avoid placing your hands near the hot exhaust vent at the front of the projector.
Position the projector the desired distance  from the screen at a 90 degree angle to the 
screen.
See page 7 for a table listing screen sizes and distances.
Adjust the zoom or focus.
If the image is not square, first make sure...

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Connecting a video device
You can connect video devices such as VCRs, DVD players, camcorders, digital cameras, 
video game consoles, HDTV receivers, and TV tuners to the projector. You can connect the 
audio directly to the projector to get sound from the built-in speaker, or you can bypass the 
projector’s audio system and connect the audio directly from your source to a stereo or 
home theater system.
You can connect the projector to most video devices that can output video. You cannot 
directly...

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Shutting down the projector
Auto Off Time
The projector also has an Auto Off Time feature that automatically turns the projector off 
after no active sources are detected and no us er interaction with the projector is performed 
for 30 minutes. By default, this feature is  off. You can change the length of time, see 
page 30.
Turning off the projector
To turn the projector off, press the Power button on the remote or keypad. The lamp turns 
off and the Power LED blinks blue for 30 seconds while the...

Problem SolutionResult
No start up screenPlug power cord into the projector
press the Power button
Startup
Screen
Correct image
A
Startup
Screen
Only start up screen appears
Restart laptop
Press the SOURCE button.
activate laptop’s external port
A
A
Computer image projected
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ProblemSolutionResult
No computer image, just the words “Signal out of 
range” 
A
Signal out of
 the range
Press the Auto Image button on remote
Adjust computer refresh rate (Windows 7: Control 
Panel > Display > Screen Resolution > Advanced 
Settings > Adapter tab). Varies per operating system.
You may also need to set a different resolution on your 
computer, as shown in the following problem, “image 
fuzzy or cropped”
Computer image projected
A
A
Only my laptop’s background appears, not the...

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Image fuzzy or cropped 
AA
Change the computers Resolution setting to match 
the projectors resolution (Windows 7: Control Panel > 
Display > Screen Resolution). Varies per operating 
system. 
A
Image clear and not cropped
Image not centered on screen
Force Wide
Phase
Prevent PC Screen Saver
Sync Threshold
Tracking
Horz Position
Vert Position
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Off
0
0
0
7
(
 PC )MDL: IN124STa
FW: 1.10
Adjust horizontal or 
vertical position in 
Advanced Menu > 
Image > PC... menu
Move projector, adjust...

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Image not squareAdjust Keystone on keypadSquare image
Image not sharp
Aspect Ratio
Auto Image
Brightness
Contrast
Auto Keystone
Keystone
Presets
Sharpness
Vo l u m e
Ceiling Mount
Advanced MenuAuto
Execute
50
50
Off
0
Presentation
16
16
Off
(
 Basic Menu )MDL: IN124STa
FW: 1.10
Adjust Sharpness in the Basic MenuCorrect image
Image does not fit 4:3 or 16:9 screen
Aspect Ratio
Auto Image
Brightness
Contrast
Auto Keystone
Keystone
Presets
Sharpness
Volume
Ceiling Mount
Advanced Menu ◄
 Auto  ►
Execute...

A
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Image upside down
Aspect Ratio
Auto Image
Brightness
Contrast
Auto Keystone
Keystone
Presets
Sharpness
Volume
Ceiling Mount
Advanced MenuAuto
Execute
50
50
Off
0
Presentation
16
16
◄
 Off  ►
(  Basic Menu )MDL: IN124STa
FW: 1.10
Turn off Ceiling Mount in Basic menuCorrect image
Image reversed left to right
A
Digital Zoom
  Horz Shift
  Vert Shift
Magnify Level
  Horz Shift
  Vert Shift
Ceiling Mount
Rear Project
Previous 100
50
50
0
50
50
Off
◄
 Off  ►
(  Image Setup )MDL: IN124STa
FW: 1.10
Turn...

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The video embedded in my PowerPoint presentation 
does not play on the screen
AB
AB
Turn off the internal LCD display on your laptopEmbedded video plays correctly
AB
Overheating 
indicator
Lamp won’t turn on, the projector is overheatingMake sure vents aren’t blocked, turn off the projector 
and allow it to cool for one minute 
Startup
Screen
Lamp turns on
Problem Solution Result 

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Still need assistance?
If you need assistance, visit our website at www.infocus.com/support or call us. See the 
Quick Start Guide for support contact information.
This product is backed by a limited warranty. An extended warranty plan may be purchased 
from your dealer. When sending the projector in  for repair, we recommend shipping the unit 
in its original packing material, or having a  professional packaging company pack the unit. 
Please insure your ship ment for its full value.
“Replace lamp”...