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    Displaying an image Press the Pow e r button.The Power light on the Status Indicator Panel (
    page
     14) blinks green and the 
    fans start to run. When the lamp comes on, the start up screen displays and 
    the Power light is steady green. It can take a minute for the image to achieve 
    full brightness. 
    ? No start up screen? Get help on 
    page
     14. 
     
    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 using a laptop, make sure it’s 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 laptop’s documenta
    -
    tion to learn your laptop’s key combination. 
    ? No laptop image? Try pressing the Auto Image button on the key
    -
    pad. Get help on 
    page
     15. 
     press Power buttonturn on computer or video deviceactivate laptop’s external port
    FN keymonitor key
    or LCD/CRT key  
    						
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    Adjusting the imageIf 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 projec
    -
    tor.Position the projector the desired distance from the screen at a 90 degree 
    angle to the screen. See 
    page
     5 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 Key s t o n e button to reduce the upper part of the 
    image, and press the bottom Key s t o n e 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 Picture menu. See 
    page
     28 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
     12.
    adjust height
    elevator
    foot
    release button
    adjust distanceadjust zoom or focus
    focus
    (front ring)
    (rear ring)zoom
    adjust keystoneadjust Picture menu 
    						
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    Connecting a video deviceYou can connect video devices such as VCRs, DVD players, camcorders, 
    digital cameras, video game consoles, HDTV receivers, and TV tuners to the 
    projector. There is also an audio input via the red and white A/V connec
    -
    tors. 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 sys
    -
    tem.You can connect the projector to most video devices that can output video. 
    You cannot directly connect the coaxial cable that enters your house from a 
    cable or satellite company, the signal must pass through a tuner first. Exam
    -
    ples of tuners are digital cable boxes, VCRs, digital video recorders, and sat
    -
    ellite 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 
    projector ’s Picture Menu. See 
    page
     28 for more information.
    What is Aspect Ratio?Aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to image height. TV screens are 
    usually 4:3, which is the default for this projector. HDTV and most DVDs 
    are 16:9. If you’re projecting onto a screen, the size/shape of the screen may 
    determine which aspect ratio to use. If you are projecting onto a blank wall, 
    you don’t have the screen size restriction. What you plan to project will also 
    help you choose between 4:3 and 16:9. Most TV shows are 4:3, while most 
    movies are 16:9.If you have a 16:9 screen then you should select an aspect ratio of 16:9 for 
    anamorphic movies or HDTV, and Native for 4:3 content. If you have a 4:3 
    screen you should still use 16:9 for anamorphic movies or HDTV, but you 
    also have the option of using either 4:3 (to fill the screen) or Native (for 
    direct pixel mapping) for 4:3 content. Keep in mind that anamorphic movies 
    only appear correctly if the DVD player is set to output to a 16:9 television. 
    4:3 screen16:9 screen
    Do Not Use4:3
    mode
    16:9
    mode
    Native
    mode
    (NTSC
    only) 
    						
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    Video device connectionsNo video cables are provided with the projector. You can order cables from 
    InFocus or provide your own.Composite video connectionPlug the A/V cable’s yellow connector into the video-out connector on the 
    video device. Plug the other yellow connector into the yellow Video 2 con
    -
    nector on the projector. Plug a white connector into the left audio out connector on the video device 
    and plug a red connector into the right audio out connector on the video 
    device. Plug the remaining white connector into the white audio in connec
    -
    tor on the projector, and plug the remaining red connector into the red 
    audio in connector on the projector.Keep in mind that video output from composite connections is not as high 
    quality as S-video.S-video connectionIf your video device uses a round, four-prong S-video connector, plug an 
     
    S-video cable into the S-video connector on your video device and into the 
    S-video 1 connector on the projector. Use the A/V cable’s red and white 
    audio connectors as described directly above (the yellow connectors on the 
    A/V cable are not used).Keep in mind that S-video delivers higher quality video output than com
    -
    posite.VESA connectionIf 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 connec
    -
    tor may be labeled “To Monitor” on the video source. Plug the computer 
    cable into the Computer In connector on the projector. 
    Component video connectionIf your HD video device has component connectors, an optional Compo
    -
    nent to VESA 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 in connector. Component offers the highest 
    quality video output. 
    						
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    Shutting down the projectorThe projector automatically displays a black screen after no active source is 
    detected for 30 minutes. This black screen helps preserve the life of the pro
    -
    jector. The image returns when an active source is detected or a remote or 
    keypad button is pressed.Screen SaveYou can make the black screen appear after a preset number of minutes by 
    turning on the Screen Save feature in the Settings>System menu. See page
     31.
    Pow e r  S av eThe projector also has a Power Save feature that automatically turns the 
    lamp 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. See page
     31.
    Turning off the projectorTo turn the projector off, press the Pow e r button on the remote or keypad 
    two times (the second time verifies the shut-down request). The lamp turns 
    off and the Power light on the Status Indicator Panel blinks green for one (1) 
    minute while the fans continue to run to cool the lamp. While the light is 
    blinking green, the projector does not accept any keypad and remote control 
    input. When the lamp has cooled, the Power light is solid green. Troubleshooting your setupIf 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 projector indicates the state of the 
    projector and can help you troubleshoot
    . 
    Table 2: Status indicator light behavior and meaning
    Status Indicator Panel icons 
    Meaning
    Power, solid green
    The power button has been pressed and 
    the software has initialized or the projec
    -
    tor has been powered off.
    Power, blinking green
    The power button has been pressed and 
    the software is initializing, or the projec
    -
    tor is powering down and the fans are 
    running to cool the lamp.
    Thermometer
    The projector is too hot. Make sure the 
    vents aren’t blocked (see 
    page
     20). Turn 
    off the projector and wait one minute, 
    then turn the projector on again. Contact 
    Technical Support if the problem persists
    .
    Lamp
    Turn off the projector and wait one 
    minute, then turn the projector on again. 
    If the lamp light turns on again, replace the 
    lamp and reset the lamp timer. 
    Wrench/Service
    Turn off the projector and wait one 
    minute, then turn the projector on again. 
    If the service lamp turns on again, service 
    is required. Visit www.infocus.com/service 
    to contact Service. 
    						
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    Problem 
    Solution
    Result
    no start up screen
    plug power cord into the projector
     
    press power button
    correct image
    only start up screen appears
    press the Source button 
     
    activate laptop’s external port
    computer image projected
    Startup
    Screen
    A
    Startup
    Screen
    restart laptop
    A
    A 
    						
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    no computer image, just the words “Signal out of 
    range” 
    press the Auto Image button on keypad
    computer image projected
    Only my laptop’s background appears, not the 
    Desktop icons 
    Disable “Extend my Windows Desktop” in Control Panel>Display>Settings>Display 2 
    (location varies by operating system)
    Background and Desktop projected
    A
    Signal out of
    range
    Panel>Display>Settings>Advanced>Adapter
    (location varies by operating system)
    you may also need to set a different 
    resolution on your computer, as shown
    in the following problem, “image fuzzy
    or cropped” adjust computer refresh rate in Control 
    A
    A
    A
    A
     
    Uncheck thisoption, thenclick Apply
    A
    A 
    						
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    Problem 
    Solution
    Result
    image fuzzy or cropped 
    set your computer’s display resolution to the native resolution of the projector 
    (Start>Settings>Control 
    Panel>Display>Settings tab) 
     
    select 800x600 for IN24 and 1024x768 for 
    IN26
    image clear and not cropped
    image not centered on screen
    move projector, adjust zoom, adjust height
    correct image
    A
    A
    For a laptop,
    disable laptop
    monitor
    or turn-on dual-
    display mode
    A
    adjust horizontal or 
    Picture>Advanced vertical position in 
    menu 
    						
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    Problem 
    Solution
    Result
    image not square
    adjust Keystone on keypad
    square image
    image not sharp
    adjust Sharpness in the Picture>Advanced menu
    correct image
    image does not fit 4:3 or 16:9 screen
    change aspect ratio to 4:3 or 16:9 in Picture>Aspect ratio menu
    correct image
    ABAB
    AB 
    						
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    Problem 
    Solution
    Result
    image upside down
    turn off ceiling in Settings>System menu
    correct image
    image reversed left to right
    turn off rear in Settings>System menu
    correct image 
    projected colors don’t match source
    adjust color, tint, color temperature, brightness, contrast, color space in the 
    menus
    correct image
    AB
    AB
    A
    AB
    COLOR
    COLOR 
    						
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