InFocus Projector IN2124 User Manual

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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 
dir
 ectly connect the coaxial cable that enters your house from a cable or satellite company, 
the signal must pass through a tuner first. Examples of tuners are digital cable boxes, VCRs, 
digital video recorders, and satellite TV boxes.  Basically, any device that can change channels 
is considered a tuner.
Before connecting your projector, you should decide which aspect ratio you want to use. The 
pr
 ojector’s Aspect Ratio setting is accessed  through the Resize button on the remote or 
through the projector’s Basic Menu. See  page 25  for more information.
Video device connections
No video cables are provided with the projec tor. You can order cables from InFocus or 
provide your own.
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.
Composite video connection
Plug the composite video cable’s yellow connect or into the video-out connector on the video 
device. Plug the other yellow connector into the yellow Video connector on the projector.
VGA connection
If your video device has a 15-pin VGA output,  plug one end of the included computer cable 
into the VGA connector on your video source.  This connector may be labeled “To Monitor” 
on the video source. Plug the computer cable into either the  Computer In 1 or 
Computer In 2  connector on the projector.
Component video connection
If your HD video device has component connectors, an optional Component to VGA 
adapter can be used. Plug the component cable into the video device. Plug the other end of 
the component cable into the adapter and plug the adapter into the 
Computer connector.
S-video connection
Plug the S-video cable’s connector into the vide o-out connector on the video device. Plug the 
other connector into the S-Video connector on the projector.
Audio
For audio, connect a 3.5mm stereo cable to the  Audio In connector on the projector and to 
your source. If your source uses RCA audio connectors, a Y-cable or adapter may be used. 
(Note: A separate audio connection is not required for HDMI source inputs.) 
						

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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 user interaction with the projector is performed 
for 30 minutes. By default, this feature is off. You can change the length of time, see  page 29.
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 1 minute while the fans continue to run to cool 
the lamp. If the Power Saving Mode feature is on and when the lamp has cooled, the LED 
lights blue and the fans stop. If the Power Saving  Mode feature is off and when the lamp has 
cooled, the LED blinks blue an d the fans stop. Unplug the power cable to completely power 
off the projector.
Troubleshooting your setup
If your image appears correctly on the screen, skip to the next section. If it does not, 
troubleshoot the setup. The Status Indicator Panel on top of the proj
ecto
 r indicates the state of the projector and 
can help you troubleshoot
TEMP/LAMP POWER
.
Table 3: Status indicator  light behavior and meaning
Status Indicator LightMeaning
POWER: Solid blue
POWER: Blinking blue 1. If the Power Saving Mode feature is on, 
th
e projector is plugged in.
2. The projector is on and initialized.
3. The projector is in normal operation.
1. If the Power Saving Mode is off, the 
pr
 ojector is plugged in.
2. The projector is powering down and 
th

e fans are cooling the projector.
POWER: Blinking blue
TEMP/LAMP: Blinking pink
POWER: Solid blue
TEMP/LAMP: Blinking pink The projector fan(s) are not operating 
co

rrectly and the projector has been shut 
down.
The lamp failed to ignite.
Contact Technical Support if the problem 
per
 sists. Visit www.infocus.com/support 
to contact service.
POWER: Solid blue
TEMP/LAMP: Blinking red The lamp has reached its end of life and 
must be replac

ed. The lamp will continue 
to operate until it fails.
Contact Technical Support. Repair may be 
nee
 ded.
POWER: Solid blue
TEMP/LAMP: Blinking blue 1. The projector is overheating and the 
lamp will be shut

 off. The fans will 
continue to run.
2. The projector will not turn back on 
unt
 il the cooling process is complete. 
						

							Problem SolutionResult
No start up screenPlug power cord into the projector
press 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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ProblemSolution Result
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: 
C
 ontrol 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 
Desktop icons
A
A
Change the Multiple Display setting to 
Duplicate these displays (Windows 7: Control 
Panel > Display > Screen 
Resolution). Varies per 
operating system. Background and Desktop projected
A
A 
						

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Image fuzzy or cropped 
A
A
Change the computers Resolution setting to 
match the projectors resolution (Windows 7: 
C
ontrol 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
Previous Off
50
Off
50
50
50
50
( PC )MDL: IN2124
FW: 1.24
Adjust horizontal 
or vertical position 
in Advanced Menu 
> Image > PC... 
menu
Move projector, adjust heightCorrect image
Problem
Solution Result 
						

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Image not squareAdjust Keystone on keypadSquare image
Image not sharp
Aspect Ratio
Auto Image
Brightness
Contrast
Keystone
Presets
Sharpness
Volume
Ceiling Mount
Advanced Menu◄ Auto  ►
Execute
50
50
50
Presentation
50
50
Off
( Basic Menu )MDL: IN2124
FW: 1.24
Adjust Sharpness  in the Basic MenuCorrect image
Image does not fit 4:3 or 16:9 screen
Aspect Ratio
Auto Image
Brightness
Contrast
Keystone
Presets
Sharpness
Volume
Ceiling Mount
Advanced Menu ◄ Auto  ►
Execute
50
50
50
Presentation
50
50
Off
( Basic Menu )MDL: IN2124
FW: 1.24
Change aspect ratio to 4:3 or 16:9 in Basic Menu 
> Aspect Ratio menuCorrect image
Problem
Solution Result 
						

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Image upside down
Aspect Ratio
Auto Image
Brightness
Contrast
Keystone
Presets
Sharpness
Volume
Ceiling Mount
Advanced Menu◄ Auto  ►
Execute
50
50
50
Presentation
50
50
Off
( Basic Menu )MDL: IN2124
FW: 1.24
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
Rear Project
Ceiling Mount
Previous 50
50
50
50
50
50
Off
Off
( Image Setup )MDL: IN2124
FW: 1.24
Turn off Rear Project in Advanced Menu > Setup 
> Image Setup... menuCorrect image 
COLOR
Projected colors don’t match source
Color
Red Gain
Green Gain
Blue Gain
Red Offset
Green Offset
Blue Offset
Color Space
Color Temp
Gamma
Tint
White Intensity
Previous 50
50
50
50
50
50
50
Auto
Warm
Bright
50
50
( Color )MDL: IN2124
FW: 1.24
Adjust the items in the Advanced Menu > Image 
> Color... menuCorrect image
Problem
Solution Result 
						

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The video embedded in my PowerPoint 
presentation does not play on the screen
A
AB
B
Turn off the internal LCD display on your laptopEmbedded video plays correctly
AB
TEMP/LAMP POWER
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 Warranty/Safety booklet fo r support contact information.
This product is backed by a limited warranty. An extended warranty plan may be purchased 
fr
 om 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” message appears at startup, 
lamp won’t turn on
lamp door
replace lamp
Lamp must be replaced (see page  36)
Startup
Screen
Lamp turns on
Problem
Solution Result 
						

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Using the remote control
The remote uses two (2) AAA batteries (not provided). They are easily installed by 
removing the cover from the remote’s back, aligning the + and - ends of the 
batteries, sliding them into place, and then replacing the cover.
Caution: 
• When replacing the remote batteries, be aware that using batteries other than
  AAA batteries may risk severe damage to the remote. When disposing 
of the batteries, be sure to do so in an enviromentally proper manner.
• If the remote control gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.
•

Avoid excessive heat and humidity.
• Ensure the batteries polarity (+/-) is aligned correctly.
• Do not mix new and old batteries together, or mix different types of batteries  together.
• Replace the batteries as soon as they run out.
• Remove batteries from the remote control when storing or not in use for a  prolonged period.
To operate, point the remote at the front of the projector (not at the computer). 
The range
  of optimum operation is about 15 feet (4.5m).
Press the remote’s  Po
 wer button to turn the projector on and off (see page  11 
for shutdown info).
Press the remote’s  Menu butto
 n to open the projector’s menu system. Use the 
arrow buttons to navigate, and the Select button to select features and adjust 
values in the menus. See  page 24 for more info on the menus.
The remote also has:
• Vol
ume  buttons adjust the sound.
• Cu
stom  button that can be assigned to a special function, like Blank Screen 
or Freeze (see  page 27).
• Sou
rce  button brings up a menu of all possible sources allowing the user to 
switch the active source.
• Bl
ank  button to blank the screen.
• Presets butt
 on to select stored settings (see  page 25).
• Mu
te  button to silence the audio. •
Auto Image  
 button to resynch the projector to the source.
• Resi
ze  button to switch among aspect ratios (see  page 25).
• He
lp  button to get help with connecting sources and improving the picture.
•ESC  but
 ton to go back to previous OSD menu.
• PC button to cycle thr
 ough the Computer sources.
• Vi
deo  button to cycle through Composite/S-Video/HDMI input sources.
• Ke
ystone  buttons adjust the squareness of the image
• Ma
gnify  buttons magnify and reduce the projected picture size.
• Fr
eeze  button to pause the projected image.
• Overscan  bu
 tton remove noise around the video image.
• AV Mute  
 button blanks the projected image and mutes audio.
Troubleshooting the remote
• Make sure the batteries are installed in the proper orientation and are not 
dead.
• Make sure you’re pointing the remote at the projector or the screen, not the  co
 mputer, and are within the remote range of 15 feet (4.5m). For best results, 
point the remote at the projector.
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