InFocus Projector IN124STa User Manual

							
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Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer: InFocus Corporation, 13190 SW 68th Parkway, Suite 200, Portland, Oregon 
97223-8368 USA
We declare under our sole responsibility that this projector conforms to the following 
directives and norms:
ErP Directive 2009/125/EC
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
EMC: EN 55022, EN 55024, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
Safety: IEC 60950-1: 2005;EN 60950-1:2006 +A11:2009
Trademarks
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Computer, Inc. IBM is a trademark or regi stered trademark of International Business 
Machines, Inc. Microsoft, PowerPoint, an d Windows are trademarks or registered 
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Adobe  and Acrobat are trademarks or registered 
trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated . DLP®, DLP Link and the DLP logo are 
registered trademarks of Texas Instruments  and BrilliantColor™ is a trademark of Texas 
Instruments. InFocus, In Focus, and INFOCUS (s tylized) are either registered trademarks or 
trademarks of InFocus Corp oration in the United States and other countries.
NOTE: This product is covered electrical  and electronic equipment under the European Unions Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) 
Directive (2002/96/EC). The WEEE Directive requires that covered 
equipment be collected and managed separately from typical household waste 
in all EU member states. Please follow the guidance of your local 
environmental authority or ask the shop where you purchased the product 
for collection or recycling options.
FCC Warning
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC  Rules. Operation is subject to the following 
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause ha rmful interference, and (2) this device must 
accept any interference receiv ed, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B 
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FC C Rules. These limits are designed to provide 
reasonable protection against harmful interfer ence in a residential installation. This 
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radi o frequency energy and, if not installed and 
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio 
communications. However, ther e is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a 
particular installation. If this eq uipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television 
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is 
encouraged to try to correct the interference  by one or more of the following measures:
--Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
--Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
--Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circ uit different from that to which the receiver 
is connected.
--Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly ap proved by InFocus Corporation may void 
authority to operate the equipment.
CE Warning
This product is considered Class A for EU market.
Canada
This Class B digital apparatus co mplies with Canadian ICES-003.  Cet appareil numérique de la 
classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
This device complies with RSS-2 10 of the Industry Canada Rules.Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) this device may not cause interference and
2) this device must accept any interference,  including interference that may cause undesired 
operation of the device.
Ce dispositif est conforme à la norme CNR-210  dIndustrie Canada applicable aux appareils 
radio exempts de licence. Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) le dispositif ne doit pas produi re de brouillage préjudiciable, et(2) ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillag e reçu, y compris un brouillage susceptible de 
provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable. 
						

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Agency Approvals
cMETus
Other specific Country Approvals may apply. Please see product certification label.
This document applies to regulatory model IN124STa/IN126STa
Input ratings: 100-240Vac, 3.2A, 50-60Hz
InFocus reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time without 
notice. 
						

							3 Table of Contents
Introduction 5
Positioning the projector  7
Connecting a computer source  8
VGA connection  8
USB connection  8
HDMI connection  8
Connecting power  8
Optional computer connections  8
Displaying an image  9
Adjusting the image  10
Connecting a video device  11
Video device connections  11
Composite video connection  11
VGA connection  11
Component video connection  11
S-video connection  11
Audio 11
Shutting down the projector  12
Troubleshooting your setup  12
Using the remote control  20
Using the audio  21
Using the keypad buttons  22
Optimizing computer images  23
Presentation features  23
Optimizing video images  24
Customizing the projector  24
Using the menus 25
Basic Menu  26
Advanced Menu  27
Controlling the projector through a LAN 
environment 31
Web controlling the projector  33
About Crestron e-Control®  34
Displaying images through EZ Display  36
Projecting from Smartphones/Tablets 37
EZ USB Display  41Displaying pictures with a USB storage device  42
LiteBoard™ Wand  50
How to Use the Wand  50
Using More than One Wand  51
Wand Features  52
Troubleshooting LiteBoard™  53
Maintenance 54
Cleaning the lens  54
Using the security lock  54
Replacing the projection lamp  55 
						

							
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Important Operating Cons
iderations for Safety
• Refer to this guide for proper  startup and shutdown procedures.
• Follow all warnings and cautions in this manual and on the projector.
• Place the projector in a horizontal position no greater than 15 degrees off 
axis.
• Locate the projector at least 4 (1.2 m) away from any heating or cooling 
vents.
• Do not block ventilation openings. Locate the projector in a well-ventilated  area without obstructions to intake or exhaust vents. Do not place the 
projector on a tablecloth or other soft covering that may block the vents.
• Do not place the projector in direct sun light, humid, greasy or dusty places or 
in places where the projector may come into contact with smoke or steam.
• Do not touch or block the projector lens with any objects as this can damage  the projector lens. Scratches, gouges and other lens damage are not covered 
by the product warranty.
• Do not look directly into the lens while the projector is being used.
• Do not drop the projector.
• Do not spill liquid on the projector. Spilled liquid may damage the projector.
• Use the power cord provided. Connect the power cord to a receptacle with 
a protective safety (earth) ground terminal. A surge-protected power strip is 
recommended.
• Do not overload wall outlets.
• When disconnecting the power cord, hold the plug, not the cord.
• Wash hands after handling the cables supplied with this product.
• The projector remote control uses batteries. Make sure the batteries’ polarity (+/-) is aligned correctly. Di spose of used batteries in accordance 
with local disposal laws.
• Use an InFocus approved ceiling mount kit for proper fitting, ventilation and  installation.  The warranty does not co ver any damage caused by use of non-
approved ceiling mount kits or by installing in an improper location. 
• When the projector is ceiling mounted, wear protective eyewear to prevent  eye injury before opening lamp door.
• Refer all service to qualified service personnel. Servicing your own projector can be dangerous to you and will void the warranty.
• Only use replacement parts specified by  InFocus.  Unauthorized substitutions 
may result in fire, electrical shock, or injury, and may void the warranty
• Only genuine InFocus lamps are tested for use in this projector. Use of non 
InFocus lamps may cause electrical shock and fire, and may void the projector 
warranty. 
• Hg – Lamp contains mercury. Manage in accordance with local disposal laws. See  www.lamprecycle.org .
• The projector uses a high-pressure mercury glass lamp.  The lamp may fail 
prematurely, or it may rupture with a po pping sound if jolted, scratched, or 
handled while hot.  The risk of lamp failure or rupture also increases as the 
lamp age increases; please replace the lamp when you see the “Replace Lamp” 
message.
• In the unlikely event of a lamp rupture, particles may exit through the  projector vents. Please keep people, food, and drinks at least 3’ (1m) away 
from all projector vents. For ceiling applications, keep people, food and drinks 
out of the keep out area under and around the projector, as indicated by 
the illustration.
5’
/1.5m8 ’/2.4m
3’ / 1 m3’ / 1 m
3’ / 1 m
3’ / 1 m
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/Safety booklet. 
						

							
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Introduction
Your new digital projector is simple to connect, easy to use, and straightforward to maintain. 
It is a versatile projector that is flexible  enough for business presentations and home video 
viewing too. IN124STa has native XGA 1024 x 768 resolution, and IN126STa has native 
WXGA 1280 x 800 resolution. It  is compatible with a wide variety of computers and video 
devices.
Product specifications
To read the latest specifications on your multim edia projector, be sure to visit our website at 
www.infocus.com, as specifications are subject to change.
Accessories
The standard accessories that came with your  projector are listed in the included Quick 
Start Guide. Optional accessories  can be found on our website at www.infocus.com/
support or at your retailer or dealer.
Online registration
Register your projector on our website at www.infocus.com/register to activate your 
warranty and receive product updates, announcements, and registration incentives.
lens
remote control 
receiver (IR) keypad 
security bar
connector 
panel
power cord 
connector
focus  
						

							
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Connector panel
The projector provides both computer and video connection options, including:
• VGA computer (2)
• Composite video
•HDMI
•S-video
• USB B connector (for projector firmware upgrades, mouse control, Screen 
Save Preventer, and optional LiteBoard™wand)
• USB Mini B (for Display over USB,  loading internal memory and EZ media 
firmware upgrade)
• USB A (View photos, movies, documents and listen to audio from USB drive,  display wirelessly with optional WiFi adapter)
• LAN (RJ45 for network control and video over LAN)
• Liteboard radio for use with the optional LiteBoard™wand and dongle. 
• Monitor out, for VGA pass through to an external monitor.
• Audio inputs for video and computer.
• Audio output to external speakers.
• RS-232 serial control. Command control codes are on our support website at www.infocus.com/support .
RS 232
computer
composite  video
audio in/out
security lock
S-video
Liteboard 
radio
HDMIUSB type B
USB mini B
USB type A
monitor out
LAN 
						

							
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Positioning the projector
To determine where to position the projector, consider the size and shape of your 
screen, the location of your power outlets, and the distance between the 
projector and the rest of your equipment. Here are some general guidelines:
• Position the projector on a flat surface at a right angle to the screen. 
IN124STa must be at least 30.04” (0.763m) from the projection screen, and 
IN126ST6a must be at least 30.67” (0.779m) from the projection screen.
• If you are installing the projector on the ceiling, we strongly recommend using InFocus approved ceiling mounts for proper fitting, ventilation and installation. 
Refer to the installation guide that comes with the InFocus Ceiling Mount Kit 
(p/n PRJ-MNT-UNIV) for mo re information. The warranty does not cover 
any damage caused by use of non-approved  ceiling mount kits or by installing 
in an improper location. To turn the image upside down, see “Ceiling mount” 
on 
page 28. We recommend using an InFocus authorized ceiling mount.
• Position the projector the desired distance from the screen. The distance  from the lens of the projector to the  screen and the video format determine 
the size of the projected image.
ModelMinimum Distance to ScreenOffsetOffset for 60in. Image
IN124STa30.04/0.763m15%+-5%5.4/14cm
IN126STa30.67/0.779m12%+-5%4.0/10cm
60 inches 
high image
bottom of image 9 
inches above center 
of lens Projection angle
lens center
Table 1: IN124STa (XGA) Screen size  Throw Ratio = 0.63
Diagonal Screen 
Size (inches/m) Size of the 
Projected Image 
Width
(inches/m)
Distance to screen (inches/m)
30”/0.8m24”/0.6m15”/0.4m
40”/1.0m32”/0.8m20”/0.5m
60”/1.5m48”/1.2m30”/0.8m
80”/2.0m64”/1.6m40”/1.0m
100”/2.5m80”/2.0m50”/1.3m
150”/3.8m120”/3.1m75”/1.9m
200”/5.1m160”/4.1m100”/2.5m
300”/7.6m240”/6.1m150”/3.8m
Table 2: IN126STa (WXGA) Screen size
Throw Ratio = 0.52
Diagonal Screen 
Size (inches/m) Size of the 
Projected Image 
Width
(inches/m)
Distance to screen(inches/m)
40”/1.0m34”/0.9m18”/0.5m
60”/1.5m51”/1.3m26”/0.7m
80”/2.0m68”/1.7m35”/0.9m
100”/2.5m85”/2.2m44”/1.1m
150”/3.8m127”/3.2m66”/1.7m
200”/5.1m170”/4.3m88”/2.2m
300”/7.6m254”/6.5m132”/3.4m 
						

							
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Connecting a computer source
VGA connection
Connect one end of the provided computer cable to the Computer 1/Computer 2 connector on the projector and the other to the VGA connector on your computer. If you 
are using a desktop computer, you will need  to disconnect the monitor cable from the 
computer’s video port first.
USB connection
Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB  MINI-B connector on the projector and the 
other to the USB connector on your computer. See page 41 for details.
HDMI connection
HDMI is a standard, uncompressed, all-digita l audio/video interface. HDMI provides an 
interface between sources, such as set-top  boxes, DVD players, and receivers and your 
projector. Plug an HDMI cable into the video-out connector on the video device and into the 
HDMI connector on the projector.
Connecting power
Connect the black power cord to the Power connector on the rear of the projector and to 
your electrical outlet. If the  Power Saving Mode feature is off, the Power LED on the Status 
Indicator Panel (
page 11) blinks blue. If the Power Saving Mode feature is on, the Power LED is steady blue. By default, this feature  is off. You can change the setting, see page 29. NOTE: Always use the power cord that shipped with the projector.
Optional computer connections
To get sound from the projector, connect an audio cable (optional cable, not included) to 
your computer and to the Audio 1/Audio 2 connector on the projec tor. You may also need 
an adapter.
If you are using a desktop computer and want to see the image on your computer screen as 
well as on the projection sc reen, connect to the desktop’s computer cable to Computer 1 
and the desktop’s monitor cable to the  Monitor Out connector on the projector. 
connect VGA cable
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connect USB cable
connect HDMI
connect power
connect audio cable 
						

							
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Displaying an image
Press the Power button.
The Power LED lights blue, and the fans start to run. When the lamp comes on, the start up 
screen displays. It can take up to a minute fo r the image to achieve full brightness. Note: 
When the feature, AC Power On, is enabled,  the projector automatically turns on when 
power is connected. This allows control of  ceiling mounted projectors with a wall power 
switch.
No start up screen? Get help on page 13.
Turn on your computer or video device.
The image should appear on the projec tion screen. If it doesn’t, press the Source button on 
the projector’s keypad or remote.
If you are using a VGA cable to conn ect your computer to the projector:
If using a laptop, make sure its 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 labele d function key simultaneously. 
Refer to your laptops documentation fo r more information about your laptops 
key combination.
No laptop image? Try pressing the Auto Image button on the remote. Get help on 
page 13.
turn on computer or 
video device
activate laptop’s external port
monitor key or 
LCD/CRT key
FN key
press Power button