InFocus Projector IN212x 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 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.) 
						

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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 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 
						

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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 
						

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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 
						

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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 
						

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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 
						

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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 
						

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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 
						

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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 
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 
						

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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  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.
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