InFocus Projector IN2126x User Manual
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10 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 dire ctly 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 projector’s Aspect Ratio setting is accessed through the Resize button on the remote or through the projector’s Basic Menu. See page 24 for more information. LightCast Reader Plug a USB thumb drive into one of the USB A connectors. See LightCast Reader on page 28. HDMI connection HDMI is a standard, uncompressed, all-digital 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 connector 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 1 or Computer 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 1 or Computer 2 connector. S-video connection Plug the S-video cable’s connector into the video-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 1/Audio 2 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.)
11 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 20 minutes. By default, this feature is off. You can change the length of time, see page 27. 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 amber for 30 seconds 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 amber and the fans stop. If the Power Saving Mode feature is off and when the lamp has cooled, the LED blinks green and 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 Lights on top of the projector indicate the operational state of the pr ojecto r and can help you with troubleshooting. Table 4: Status Indicator Lights Operational ModeStatus Indicator Lights Normal operation POWER: Solid green TEMP: Off LAMP: Off Powering up POWER: Blinks green TEMP: Off LAMP: Off Powering down POWER: Blinks amber TEMP: Off LAMP: Off Standby with Power Saving Mode off POWER: Blinks green TEMP: Off LAMP: Off Standby with Power Saving Mode on POWER: Solid amber TEMP: Off LAMP: Off Fan failure POWER: Blinks amber TEMP: Blinks red LAMP: Blinks red Lamp failed to ignite POWER: Solid amber TEMP: Blinks red LAMP: Blinks red Lamp is at the end of its life POWER: Solid amber TEMP: Blinks red LAMP: Blinks red Projector is overheating POWER: Solid amber TEMP: Blinks red LAMP: Off
12 Problem SolutionResult No start up screen Plug power cord into the projector press the Power buttonCorrect image Only start up screen appears Press the SOURCE button activate laptop’s external portComputer image projected S-VIDEOUSB-B USB-A S-VIDEOUSB-BUSB-A Startup Screen S-VIDEOUSB-B USB-A A Startup Screen S-VIDEOUSB-BUSB-ARestart laptop S-VIDEOUSB-BUSB-A A A
13 ProblemSolution Result No computer image, just the words “Signal out of range” Press the Auto Image button on remote Adjust computer refresh rate Varies per operating sy st em. You may also need to set a different resolution on your co mp uter, as shown in the following problem, “image fuzzy or cropped” Computer image projected Only my laptop’s background appears, not the Deskto p icons Change the Multiple Display setting to Duplicate these displays. Varies per operating system. Background and Desktop projected S-VIDEOUSB-B USB-AA Signal out of the range S-VIDEOUSB-BUSB-A A A S-VIDEOUSB-BUSB-A A AS-VIDEOUSB-BUSB-AA A
14 Image fuzzy or cropped Change the computers Resolution setting to match the projectors resolution. Varies per operating system. Image clear and not cropped Image not centered on screen Move projector, adjust height Correct image Problem Solution Result AAA S-VIDEOUSB-B USB-A Adjust horizontal or vertical position in Advanced Menu > Image > PC... menu S-VIDEOUSB-BUSB-A S-VIDEOUSB-B USB-A
15 Image not squareAdjust Keystone on keypad Square image Image not sharp Adjust Sharpness in the Basic Menu Correct image Image does not fit 4:3 or 16:9 screen Change aspect ratio to 4:3 or 16:9 in Basic Menu > Aspect Ratio menu Correct image Problem Solution Result S-VIDEOUSB-B USB-A
16 Image upside downTurn off Ceiling Mount in Basic menu Correct image Image reversed left to right Turn off Rear Project in Advanced Menu > Setup > Image Setup... menu Correct image Projected colors don’t match source Adjust the items in the Advanced Menu > Image > Color... menu Correct image Problem Solution Result A A COLORCOLOR
17 The video embedded in my PowerPoint presentation does not play on the screenTurn off the internal LCD display on your laptop Embedded video plays correctly Lamp won’t turn on, the projector is overheating Make sure vents aren’t blocked, turn off the projector and allow it to cool for one minute Lamp turns on Problem Solution Result S-VIDEOUSB-B USB-AAB AB S-VIDEOUSB-B USB-A AB S-VIDEOUSB-B USB-A Overheating indicator Startup Screen S-VIDEOUSB-BUSB-A
18 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 pur chas ed 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 shipment for its full value. “Replace lamp” message appears at startup, lamp w on’ t turn on Lamp must be replaced (see page 34) Lamp turns on Problem Solution Result S-VIDEOUSB-B USB-A lamp door replace lamp Startup Screen S-VIDEOUSB-B USB-A
19 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 awar e that using batteries other than AAA batteries may risk severe damage to the re mote. When disposing of the batteries, be sure to do so in an envi romentally 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 per i od. To operate, point the remote at the front of the pr ojector (not at the computer). The range of optimum operation is about 15 feet (4.5m). Press the remote’s Power button to turn the projector on and off (see page 8 for shutdown info). Press the remote’s Menu button to open the projector’s menu system. Use the arrow bu tton s to navigate, and the Select button to se lect features and adjust values in the menus. See page 23 for more info on the menus. The remote also has: • Volume buttons adjust the sound. • Custom button that can be assigned to a sp ecial functio n , like Blank Screen or Freeze (see page 26). • Source button brings up a menu of all possible sources allowing the user to switch the active sour ce . • Blank button to blank the screen. • Presets button to select stored settings (see page 24). • Mute button to silence the audio. • Auto Image button to resynch the projector to the source. • Resize button to switch among aspect ratios (s ee page 24). • Help button to get help with connecting sources and improving the picture. • ESC to go back to previous OSD menu or to return to home screen when using LightCast source. • PC button to cycle through the computer sources. • Video button to cycle through the video sources. • Keystone buttons adjust the squareness of the image • Magnify buttons magnify and reduce the projected picture size. • Freeze button to pause the projected image. • Overscan button remove noise around the video image. • AV Mute button blanks the projected image and mutes audio. Lightcast and the remote When using Lightcast, the ESC bu tton ac ts as the Home key and navigation keys are used for navigating LightCast. 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 computer, and ar e within the remote range of 15 feet (4.5m). For best results, point the remote at the projector. navigation buttons