InFocus Projector IN1501 User Manual

							Regulatory models: P1501, P1503
IN1501, IN1503
009-1313-00 
						

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Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer: InFocus Corporation, 27500 SW Parkway Ave. Wilsonville, Oregon 
97070-8238 USA
We declare under our sole responsibility that this projector conforms to the 
following directives and norms:
EuP Directive 2005/32/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 (MOD)
Trademarks
DisplayLink is a trademark of DisplayLink Corporation.
Apple, Macintosh, and PowerBook are trademarks or registered trademarks of 
Apple Computer, Inc. IBM is a trademark or registered trademark of International 
Business Machines, Inc. Microsoft, PowerPoint, and Windows are trademarks or 
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Adobe and Acrobat are 
trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. DLP® and 
the DLP logo are registered trademarks of Texas Instruments and BrilliantColor™ 
is a trademark of Texas Instruments. InFocus, In Focus, and INFOCUS (stylized) 
are either registered trademarks or trademarks of InFocus Corporation in the 
United States and other countries.
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 harmful interference, and 
(2) this device must accept any interference received, 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 FCC Rules. These limits are 
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a 
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio 
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, 
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no 
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this 
equipment 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 circuit 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 approved by InFocus Corporation may 
void authority to operate the equipment.
Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du 
Canada.
Agency Approvals
cTUVus
Other specific Country Approvals may apply. Please see product certification label.
This document applies to regulatory models P1501 and P1503.
Input ratings: 100-240Vac, 2.9A, 50-60Hz
InFocus reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time 
without notice. 
						

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Table of Contents
Introduction 3
Positioning the projector  5
Projector and device connector guide  6
Connecting a computer source  9
Required computer connections  
(DisplayLink or VGA)  9
Optional computer connections  9
Displaying an image  10
Adjusting the image  11
Connecting a video device  12
Video device connections  13
Composite video connection  13
HDMI 1.3 connection  13
VGA connection  13
Component video connection  13
Shutting down the projector  14
Troubleshooting your setup  14
Using the remote control  22
Using the audio  23
Using the keypad buttons  24
Optimizing computer images  25
Presentation features  25
Optimizing video images  26
Customizing the projector  26
Using the menus  27
Basic Picture menu  28
Advanced Picture menu  29
Setup menu  30
Status and Service menu  32
Maintenance 33
Cleaning the lens  33
Using the security lock  33
Replacing the projection lamp  34 
						

							3 Important Operating Considerations 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 (1.2m) 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 sunlight, humid, greasy or dusty places or 
in places where the projector may come into contact with smoke or steam.
• 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. Dispose 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 cover 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 popping 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. Keep people, food, and drinks out of the keep out area 
under and around the projector, as indicated by the X areas below.
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 Booklet.
5’/1.5m8’/2.4m
3’ / 1 m
2’ / 0.6 m 
						

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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. The IN1501 has native XGA 1024x768 
resolution, and the IN1503 has WXGA 1280x800 resolution. This guide applies to 
all products. They are compatible with a wide variety of computers and video 
devices.
Product specifications
To read the latest specifications on your multimedia 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 Poster/Booklet. Optional accessories can be found on our website at 
www.infocus.com 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.
zoom (rear ring)
focus (front ring)touch keypad
elevator foot lens
remote control 
receiver (IR)
connector 
panel remote control 
receiver (IR)power cord 
connector 
						

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Connector panel
The projector provides both computer and video connection options, including:
• VGA computer
•HDMI
• Composite video
• USB DisplayLink connector, for computer audio/video input. This USB 
connection also provides slide advance (and mouse control when used with 
an optional remote control only)
• LitePort, for connecting a USB flash drive containing images.
• Audio input for video and computer.
audio in
DisplayLink
security lock computer composite 
video
HDMILitePort (IN1503 only) 
						

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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. The 
projector must be at least 4.9 feet (1.5m) from the projection screen.
• Position the projector within 10 feet (3m) of your power source and within 6 
feet (1.8m) of your video device (unless you purchase extension cables). To 
ensure adequate cable access, do not place the projector within 6 inches 
(.15m) of a wall or other object.
• 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 SP-CEIL-UNIV) for more information. The warranty does not cover any 
damage caused by use of non-approved ceiling mount kits or by installing in an 
improper locationTo turn the image upside down, see “Ceiling mount” on 
page 31. 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, the zoom setting, and the video 
format determine the size of the projected image.
• The image exits the projector at a given angle. IN1501 image offset is 120% +/
-5% ; IN1503 image offset is 105% +/-5%. This means that if you have an image 
10’ high, the bottom of the image will be 1.2 (IN1501) and 1.05 (IN1503) 
above the center of the lens.
(IN1503)
(IN1501)10 ft high 
image10 ft high 
image
bottom of image 
1.2 ft above center 
of lensProjection angle
lens centerbottom of image 
1.05 ft above center 
of lensProjection angle
lens center
Table 1: (IN1501)
Range of distance to the screen for a given screen size 
Diagonal Screen 
Size (inches/m) 
Distance to screen
Minimum 
distance (inches/
m)Maximum 
Distance 
(inches/m)
60/1.543/1.152/1.3
80/2.057/1.569/1.7
90/2.364/1.677/2.0
150/3.8107/2.7129/3.3
Table 2: (IN1503)
Range of distance to the screen for a given screen size 
Diagonal Screen 
Size (inches/m) 
Distance to screen
Minimum 
distance (inches/
m)Maximum 
Distance 
(inches/m)
60/1.537/0.944/1.1
80/2.049/1.259/1.5
90/2.355/1.466/1.7
150/3.892/2.3110/2.8 
						

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Connecting a computer source
DisplayLink
If you have a Windows or Macintosh computer, connect the USB cable between 
your computers USB port and the projectors DisplayLink connector*. Then to 
begin installation of the DisplayLink software:
Windows: Follow the instructions on the screen.
Macintosh: A folder will open containing a file named DisplayLink Installer.pkg. 
Open that file and follow the instructions on the screen. 
* For detailed DisplayLink instructions and troubleshooting, and to download the 
latest DisplayLink software, go to www.infocus.com/support/displaylink
VGA connection
Connect one end of the provided computer cable to the VGA 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.
Connecting power
Connect the black power cord to the Power connector on the side of the 
projector and to your electrical outlet. The Power light on the Status Indicator 
Panel (
page 12) turns amber.
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 In Computer connector on the 
projector. You may also need an adapter.
To advance slides in a PowerPoint presentation using the remote control, plug the 
USB cable into the USB mouse connector on your computer and the DisplayLink 
connector on the projector.
 
MOLEXMOLEX
connect USB cable
connect VGA cable
connect power cord
connect audio cable 
						

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Displaying an image
Touch the Power button.
The Power button blinks green and the fans start to run. When the lamp comes 
on, the start up screen displays and the Power button is steady green. It can take a 
minute for the image to achieve full brightness.
? No start up screen? Get help on page 13.
Turn on your computer or video device.
The image should appear on the projection screen. If it doesn’t, press the Source 
button on the projector’s keypad or remote.
If you are using a VGA cable to connect your computer to the projector (instead 
of DisplayLink):
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 labeled function key 
simultaneously. Refer to your laptops documentation for more information about 
your laptops key combination or go to the InFocus website at: http://
www.infocus.com/Support/LaptopActivation.aspx. 
? No laptop image? Try pressing the Auto Image button on the keypad. Get 
help on 
page 13.
? Is your laptop connected to the projectors DisplayLink connector? See the 
InFocus DisplayLink Software Users Guide (available on the InFocus website 
at www.infocus.com/displaylink) for troubleshooting information.
press Power button
turn on computer or 
video device
activate laptop’s external port
monitor key or 
LCD/CRT key
FN key 
						

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Adjusting the image
If necessary, adjust the height of the projector by pressing the elevator foot release 
button 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 side of the projector.
Position the projector the desired distance from the screen at a 90 degree angle to 
the screen.
See page 6 for a table listing screen sizes and distances.
Adjust the zoom or focus.
If the image is not square, first make sure that the projector is perpendicular to the 
screen. If the image is larger or smaller on the top or bottom edge of the screen, 
press the top Keystone button to reduce the upper part of the image, and press 
the bottom Keystone button to reduce the lower part.
If the left or right side of the screen is larger or smaller the other, you can turn the 
projector to the left or to the right a few degrees to square the image.
Adjust the Contrast or Brightness in the Basic Picture menu. See page 26 for help 
with these menu adjustments.
For Aspect Ratio, keep in mind that DVD players must be configured for 16:9 in 
order to view the highest quality image. For more information regarding Aspect 
Ratio, see 
page 10.
adjust height
release button
elevator 
foot
adjust distance
adjust zoom or focus
zoom (rear ring)focus (front ring)
adjust keystone
adjust Basic Picture menu