InFocus Projector IN36 User Manual

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Custom Key (for use with optional remote only): allows you to assign a dif
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ferent function to the Custom button on the remote to quickly and easily 
use the effect. Only one effect can be enabled at a time. Highlight an effect 
and press Select to choose a different one. The default effect is About.Blank: displays an empty screen.Mute: turns off all sound.Aspect Ratio: toggles among 4:3, 16:9, and Native (see 
page
 25).
Source: cycles through available sources.Auto Image: resets the projector to the source (
page
 20). 
Freeze: pauses the projected image. Source Info: the default effect. It opens a window with projector and 
source information. Service Info: opens a window with projector and source information. Language: allows you to select a language for the onscreen display of 
menus and messages.Service: to use these features, highlight them and press Select.Factory Reset: restores all settings (except Lamp Hours) to their default 
after displaying a confirmation dialog box.Reset Lamp Hours: resets the lamp hours counter in the Service Info menu 
to zero. Do this only after changing the lamp. It displays a confirmation dia
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log box.PIN: see the next section.Test Pattern: allows you to display certain patterns to adjust the image. 
This feature only works with an optional remote. To display test patterns, 
click the Test Pattern check box, exit the menus, then press the Blank button 
on the remote. To select the patterns, use the up/down arrows on the 
remote or keypad. To exit the test patterns, press the Blank button again.Service Info: provides information about the projector and lamp.Service Code: only used by authorized service personnel.
Custom Key
Language
Service menuappears only when PIN is enabledappears only when PIN is disabled 
						

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PIN featureThe PIN (personal identification number) feature allows you to password 
protect your projector. Once you enable the PIN feature, you must enter the 
PIN before you can project an image.To use this feature, you must register your projector at www.infocus.com/
register and follow the instructions there to get a default PIN. The PIN con
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sists of a sequence of 5 navigation button presses. The navigation buttons 
are menu, select, up arrow and down arrow. Once you have this PIN, select 
Enable PIN in the Service menu. The Enter PIN dialog box appears.Use the navigation buttons on the remote or keypad to enter the correct but
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ton press sequence. After pressing the first button, a dot appears in the cur
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rent PIN slot and the highlighted cursor moves to the right one slot. When 
all 5 numbers are entered correctly, press the Select button on the remote or 
keypad to select OK. If the message “Incorrect PIN” appears, verify the code 
and re-enter it. If you mis-enter a number, you must enter 5 numbers and 
press the Select button in order to access the “Incorrect PIN” message and 
re-enter the code.To enter the PIN at projector startup:Power up the projector. The “Enter PIN” dialog box appears after the star
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tup screen. Enter the PIN. Use the navigation buttons on the remote or key
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pad to enter the correct button press sequence. See the description above for 
instructions. If you lose or forget your PIN, go to www.infocus.com/pin.To  c h a n g e  t h e  P I N :Select “Change PIN” in the Service menu. Enter the existing PIN. Enter the 
new PIN. You can navigate between OK and Cancel by pressing the up and 
down buttons on the keypad. Select OK or Cancel by pressing the Select 
button. Verify the new PIN.To reset the PIN back to the default:Power up the projector. After the “Enter PIN” dialog box appears, press and 
hold the Select button down for 10 seconds. Enter the default PIN to use 
the projector. If you lose or forget your default PIN, go to 
 
www.infocus.com/pin. 
						

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MaintenanceCleaning the lens1
Apply a non-abrasive camera lens cleaner to a soft, dry cloth.Avoid using an excessive amount of cleaner, and don’t apply the 
cleaner directly to the lens. Abrasive cleaners, solvents or other harsh 
chemicals might scratch the lens.
2
Lightly wipe the cleaning cloth over the lens in a circular motion. If you 
don’t intend to use the projector immediately, replace the lens cap.
Using the security lockThe projector has a security lock for use with a cable lock system. Refer to 
the information that came with the lock for instructions on how to use it.
clean the lens 
with a soft dry cloth
and non-abrasive
cleaner
 
security lock 
						

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Replacing the projection lampThe lamp hour timer in the Service Info menu counts the number of hours 
the lamp has been in use. Twenty hours before the specified end of the 
lamp’s life, the message “Replace lamp” briefly appears on the screen at 
each startup. When the expected lamp life has been reached, the Lamp indi
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cator icon lights red (
page
 12). 
NOTE: You can order new lamp housings from www.infocus.com (in select 
areas), your retailer or your dealer. Use only a replacement lamp with the 
same type and rating as the original lamp. 1
Turn off the projector and unplug the power cable. 
2
Wait 60 minutes to allow the projector to cool thoroughly.
 
 
3
Turn the projector upside down and remove the lamp door by placing a 
flat-blade screwdriver into the space between the lamp door and the 
projector and gently prying the door off.
4
Loosen the captive screw on the lamp module.
WARNINGS:  To avoid burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 60 minutes before 
you replace the lamp.  Unplug the power cord before replacing the lamp. Do not drop the lamp module. The glass may shatter and cause injury. Do not touch the glass lamp screen. Fingerprints can obscure projection 
sharpness.
Service Info menu
turn off and unplug
the projector
wait 60 minutes
pry the lamp door off
loosen the screw on lamp module 
						

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 Be extremely careful when removing the lamp housing. In the unlikely 
event that the lamp ruptures, small glass fragments may be generated. 
The lamp module is designed to contain most of these fragments, but 
use caution when removing it. Before replacing a ruptured lamp, clean 
the lamp compartment and dispose of cleaning materials. Wash hands 
after lamp replacement. 
 
Hg – Lamp contains mercury. Manage in accordance with local dis
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posal laws. See www.lamprecycle.org.
5
Detach the lamp connector from the projector by gently pulling the con
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nector until it is disconnected from the projector.
6
Carefully remove the lamp module by grasping and lifting the metal 
bail wire. Dispose of the lamp in an environmentally proper manner. 
7
Install the new lamp module, making sure that it is properly seated. Be 
careful not to touch the interior components of the projector.
8
Snap the bail wire back into its flat position against the lamp module.
9
Re-attach the lamp connector to the projector. Make sure the connector is 
fully inserted.
10
Tighten the screw on the lamp module.
11
Replace the lamp door.
12
Plug in the power cable then press the Pow e r button to turn the projec
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tor back on, then reset the lamp hour timer. 
Resetting the lamp timerTo reset the lamp timer, navigate to the Settings>Service menu and select 
Reset Lamp Hours. 
disconnect lamp connectorremove module using bail wire
reset lamp time in Service menu 
						

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Cleaning the lamp filter screensIn dirty or dusty environments, the dust filter screens on the lamp module 
and lamp door and in the lamp compartment
 can become clogged, causing 
high temperatures inside the lamp module. These high temperatures can 
impact lamp performance and operating life. Routine maintenance to 
remove dust and dirt from the screens lowers the lamp operating tempera
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ture and prolongs lamp life. To maximize lamp life you will need to clean 
the screens every 250 hours. Lamp screen maintenance may need to occur 
more often than 250 hours depending on your installation/use environ
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ment.1
Wait 60 minutes to allow the projector to cool thoroughly. Remove the 
lamp module. Refer to 
page
 33 for instructions.
2
Examine the dust filter screens on each side of the lamp module. If nec
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essary, use compressed or canned air to clean the screens. Then use a 
cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol to lightly wipe each screen. 
After youve wiped each screen, blow away any remaining contami
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nants.
3
Before you replace the lamp, repeat the cleaning process on the screen in 
the lamp compartment in the projector.
4
Examine the dust filter screen on the lamp door. If necessary, use com
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pressed or canned air to clean the screen.
5
Replace the lamp module and lamp door.
screen
screen
screen
screen 
						

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AppendixProjected image sizeNOTE: Visit our website for an interactive image size calculator.
Ta b l e  2 :  
Image sizes 
Distance 
to screen 
 
(feet/m) 
Minimum 
Diagonal
 
(feet/m)
Maximum 
Diagonal
 
(feet/m)
Minimum 
Horizontal
 
(feet/m)
 Maximum
 
Horizontal 
 
(feet/m)
5/1.5
2.75/0.83
3.4/1.02
2.2/0.66
2.73/0.82
10/3
5.5/1.65
6.8/2.04
4.41/1.32
5.46/1.64
15/4.6
8.25/2.53
10.2/3.13
6.61/2.03
8.2/2.51
20/6.1
11/3.36
13.6/4.15
8.81/2.69
10.93/3.33
30/9.1
16.5/5.01
20.4/6.19
13.22/4.01
16.39/4.97
32.8/10
18.0/5.5
22.3/6.8
14.45/4.41
17.92/5.46 
						

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INDEXAAdvanced setting 27
Aspect Ratio 25, 30
audio 22
Audio In connector 5, 9
audio volume 11
audio, troubleshooting 22
Auto Power 28
Autosource 28BBlank screen 29
Brightness 8CCeiling 28
cleaning the lamp filter screens 35
cleaning the lens 32
Color 11, 25
Color Control 27
Color Space 27
Color Temperature 27
colors are incorrect 18
computer connections
optional 5
required 5
computer image
optimize 23
troubleshooting 13
connecting
computer 5
external speakers 22
video device 9
connector panel 4
contacting InFocus 19
Contrast 8, 11, 25
Custom key 23
DDisplay Messages 28
displaying
computer image 7
video image 10Eelevator foot 8FFactory Reset 30
focus 8, 11
fuzzy image 14Iimage
display computer 7
display video 10
image does not fit screen 17
image not centered 18
image not sharp 16
image not square 16
image reversed 17
image size matrix 36
image upside down 17Kkeypad buttons 20
keystone 8, 25Llamp, cleaning filter screens 35
lamp replacement 33
Lamp Reset 30
lamp screens, cleaning 35
lamp won’t turn on 19
Language 30
laptop
connecting 5
external video port 7
lens, cleaning 32
leveling foot 8 
						

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lock, security 32
Low Power 28MMacintosh troubleshooting 15
Main menu 24
menu system 24
Monitor connector 6Nno computer image 14
no startup screen 13Oonly startup screen appears 13
onscreen menus 24
Overscan 27Ppassword-protecting the projector 31
PC Screen Saver 29
personal identification number 31
Picture menu 25
PIN 31
Position 27
power cable 5, 9
Power Save 12, 29
Power-up Source 28
presentation features 23
projected image sizes 36
projector
adjusting the height 8, 10
connector panel 4
customizing 23
password-protecting 31
PIN 31
positioning 8
registering 3
safety considerations 2
shutdown 12
troubleshooting problems 12
RRear 28
remote control 21
replacing the lamp 33
Reset 30
resetting the lamp timer 34
resolution 3
RS-232 4, 6SScreen Save 12, 29
screens, cleaning 35
security lock 32
serial connection 6
Service 30
Settings menu 28
Sharpness 27
shutting down the projector 12
Source troubleshooting 13
Sources 28
speakers, connecting 22
Startup Logo 29
Sync Threshold Adjust 27TTint 11, 25
Tracking 27
Troubleshooting 12, 13
Turning off the projector 12Uusing the keypad buttons 20VVESA connector 6
video connections 9
video images, optimizing 23
Video Standard 27WWhite Peaking 27
Z zoom 8, 11