InFocus Projector IN5148HD 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 directly...

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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 on. You can 
change the length of time, see 
page 30.
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 70 seconds while the...

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Problem SolutionResult
No start up screenPlug power cord into the projector
press the Power button
Correct image
Only start up screen appearsPress the SOURCE button
activate laptop’s external portComputer image projected
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ProblemSolutionResult
No computer image, just the words “Signal out of 
range” Press the Auto Image button on remote
Adjust computer refresh rate Varies per 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 iconsChange the Multiple Display setting to Duplicate these 
displays. Varies per operating system. Background and Desktop...

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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 screenMove projector, adjust lens shiftCorrect image
Problem Solution Result
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Adjust horizontal or 
vertical lens shift in the 
Basic Menu > Lens 
menu
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Image not squareAdjust Keystone on keypadSquare image
Image not sharpAdjust Sharpness in the Basic MenuCorrect image
Image does not fit 4:3 or 16:9 screenChange aspect ratio to 4:3 or 16:9 in Basic Menu > 
Aspect Ratio menu
Correct image
Problem Solution Result
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Image upside downTurn off Ceiling Mount in Basic menuCorrect image
Image reversed left to rightTurn off Rear Project in Advanced Menu > Setup > 
Image Setup... menuCorrect image 
Projected colors don’t match sourceAdjust the items in the Advanced Menu > Image > 
Color... menuCorrect image
Problem Solution Result
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The video embedded in my PowerPoint presentation 
does not play on the screenTurn off the internal LCD display on your laptopEmbedded video plays correctly
Lamp won’t turn on, the projector is overheatingMake sure vents aren’t blocked, turn off the projector 
and allow it to cool for one minute Lamp turns on
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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 
purchased from 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”...

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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 aware that using 
batteries other than AAA batteries may risk severe damage 
to the remote. When disposing of the batteries, be sure to 
do so in an enviromentally proper manner.
• If the remote...