InFocus Projector IN3102 User Manual

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Connecting a computer source
Required computer connections (DisplayLink or VESA)
If your computer has Windows XP SP2 or newer*, connect the USB cable 
between your computers USB port and the projectors DisplayLink connector, 
then follow the instructions on the screen. See the DisplayLink Manager 
Users Guide for more information.
* For the latest information about support for other operating systems 
(including Apple), go to www.infocus.com/support/displaylink
Or, connect one end of the provided computer cable to the Computer 2 or 
Computer 3 connector on the projector and the other to the VESA 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 (you can 
connect this monitor cable to the Monitor Out connector on the projector, see 
below).
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 15) 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.
If you are using a desktop computer and want to see the image on your 
computer screen as well as on the projection screen, connect the computer’s 
monitor cable to the Monitor Out connector on the projector.
NOTE: DisplayLink video and audio is not sent to monitor out and audio out.
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 computer cable
connect power cord
connect audio cable
connect monitor 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 16.
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 VESA 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 laptop’s documentation to 
learn your laptop’s key combination. 
? No laptop image? Try pressing the Auto Image button on the keypad. 
Get help on 
page 16.
? Is your laptop connected to the projectors DisplayLink connector? See the 
InFocus DisplayLink Manager Users Guide 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 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 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 29 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 13.
adjust height
release button
elevator 
foot
adjust distance
adjust zoom or focus
zoom (rear ring)focus (front ring)
adjust keystone
adjust Basic Picture menu 
						

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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 directly 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 Picture Menu. 
See 
page 29 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. 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 screen 16:9 screen
Do Not Use4:3 
mode
16:9 
mode
Native 
mode 
(NTSC 
only) 
						

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Video device connections
No video cables are provided with the projector. You can order cables from 
InFocus or provide your own.
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 3 connector on the projector.
Plug the white connector of a Mini-plug audio Y-cable into the left audio 
out connector on the video device and plug the red connector into the right 
audio out connector on the video device. Plug the other end of the cable into 
the Audio In Video connector on the projector.
Keep in mind that video output from composite connections is not as high 
quality as S-video.
HDMI 1.3 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.
To take advantage of HDMI 1.3 Deep Color (30 bit) you must have a 1.3-
compatible source.
S-video connection
If 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 
Video 2 connector on the projector. Use the audio cable as described above.
Keep in mind that S-video delivers higher quality video output than 
composite.
VESA 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 the Computer 3 or Computer 2 connector on the 
projector.
Component video connection
If your HD video device has component connectors, an optional 
Component 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 3 or Computer 2 connector. 
Component offers the highest quality video output. 
						

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Shutting down the projector
The projector automatically displays a black screen after no active source is 
detected for 30 minutes. This black screen helps preserve the life of the 
projector. The image returns when an active source is detected or a remote 
or keypad button is pressed.
Screen Save Time
You can make the black screen appear after a preset number of minutes by 
turning on the Screen Save Time feature in the Setup menu. See 
page 31.
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 31.
Turning off the projector
To turn the projector off, press the Power button on the remote or keypad. 
The lamp turns off and the LED blinks amber for 1 minute while the fans 
continue to run to cool the lamp. When the lamp has cooled, the LED lights 
amber 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 Panel on top of the projector indicates the state of the 
projector and can help you troubleshoot
.
Table 3: Status indicator light behavior and meaning
IconMeaning
Power, solid amber
Power, blinking green
Power, solid green
Power, blinking amber
The projector is plugged in.
The power button has been pressed and 
the software is initializing.
The projector is on and initialized.
The power button has been pressed to 
turn the projector off and the fans are 
running to cool the projector.
ThermometerThe projector is too hot. Make sure the 
vents aren’t blocked (see page 21). Turn off the projector and wait one minute, 
then turn the projector on again. Contact 
Technical Support if the problem persists. 
Visit www.infocus.com/support to contact 
service.
LampTurn 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/ServiceTurn 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/
support to contact service. 
						

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Problem SolutionResult
No start up screenPlug power cord into the projector
press power button
Correct image
Only start up screen appearsIf your computer is using the projectors DisplayLink 
connector, see the DisplayLink Users Guide for 
troubleshooting information.
Press the Source button activate laptop’s external port
Computer image projected
AStartup
Screen
Startup
Screen
A
Restart laptop
A
A 
						

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ProlemSolutionResult
No computer image, just the words “Signal out of 
range” Press the Auto Image button on keypad adjust computer 
refresh rate in Control 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”
Computer image projected
Only my laptop’s background appears, not the 
Desktop iconsIf your computer is using the DisplayLink connector, use 
DisplayLink Manager software to change the display mode from 
Extended Desktop to Duplicated Desktop. See the DisplayLink 
Manager Users Guide for more information.
Disable “Extend my Windows Desktop” in Control Panel > 
Display > Settings > Display 2 (location varies by operating 
system)
Background and Desktop projected
Signal out of
 the range
A
A
A
A
A
 
Uncheck this 
option, then 
click Apply
A
A 
						

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Image fuzzy or cropped Set your computer’s display resolution to the native 
resolution of the projector (Start > Settings > Control 
Panel > Display > Settings tab) 
Image clear and not cropped
Image not centered on screenMove projector, adjust zoom, adjust heightCorrect image
Prolem Solution Result
AA
For a laptop, 
disable laptop 
monitor or turn-
on dual-display 
mode
A
A
Adjust horizontal or 
vertical position in 
Advanced Picture 
menu 
						

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Image not squareAdjust Keystone on keypadSquare image
Image not sharpAdjust Sharpness in the Basic Picture menuCorrect image
Image does not fit 4:3 or 16:9 screenChange aspect ratio to 4:3 or 16:9 in Basic 
Picture>Aspect ratio menu
Correct image
Prolem Solution Result