InFocus Projector Learn Big Xs1 User Manual

Positioning your projector 11 InFocus has provided a table of 4:3-aspect-ratio screen sizes to assist you in 
determining the ideal location for your projector. There are two dimensions to 
consider, the perpendicular horizontal distance from the center of the screen 
(projection distance), and the vertical offset height of the projector from the 
horizontal edge of the screen (offset).
How to determine the position of the projector 
for a given screen size
1. Select your screen size.
2. Refer to the...

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There is 3% tolerance among these numbers due to optical component variations. InFocus 
recommends that if you intend to permanently install the projector, you should physically test 
the projection size and distance using the actual projector in situ before you permanently 
install it, so as to make allowance for this projectors optical characteristics. This will help you 
determine the exact mounting position so that it best suits your installation location.
4:3 screen...

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Connection
When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to:
1. Turn all equipment off before making any connections.
2. Use the correct signal cables for each source.
3. Ensure the cables are firmly inserted. 
In the connections shown below, some cables may not be included with the projector (see 
Shipping contents on page 4). They are commercially available from electronics stores.
Connecting a computer or monitor
Connecting a computer
The projector provides a VGA and DVI...

Connection 14The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:
Many notebooks do not turn on their external video ports when connected to a projector. 
Usually a key combo like FN + F3 or CRT/LCD key turns the external display on/off. Locate a 
function key labeled CRT/LCD or a function key with a monitor symbol on the notebook. Press 
FN and the labeled function key simultaneously. Refer to your notebooks documentation to 
find your notebooks key combination.
Notebook or...

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Connecting a monitor
If you want to view your presentation close-up on a monitor as well as on the 
screen, you can connect the D-SUB OUT signal output socket on the projector to 
an external monitor with a VGA or VGA to DVI-A cable by following the instructions 
below.
To connect the projector to a monitor (either through a VGA cable 
or VGA to DVI-A cable):
The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:• With a VGA cable: • With a VGA to DVI-A cable:
Note:...

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Connecting Video source devices
This section describes how to connect the projector to Video source devices using 
video cables. Video cable connections are recommended for Video presentations. 
You can connect your projector to various Video source devices that provide any 
one of the following output sockets:
•DVI
• Component Video
• S-Video
• Video (composite)
You need only connect the projector to a Video source device using just one of the 
above connecting methods, however each...

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Connecting a DVI source device
The projector provides a DVI input socket that allows you to connect it to a DVI 
source device like a DVD player, or a VGA output device like a notebook or desktop 
computer.
There are three types of DVI connectors: DVI-A, DVI-D, and DVI-I. The DVI-I 
socket is an integrated connector which supports both formats: DVI-A, and DVI-D. 
DVI-A format is used to carry a DVI signal to an analog (VGA) display, or vice-
versa. Although some signal quality is lost from...

Connection 18The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:
In the unlikely event that you connect the projector to a DVD player via the projector’s DVI-D 
input and the projected picture displays wrong colors, please change the color space to YUV. 
See Changing Color Space on page 28 for details.
DVI-D or 
DVI-I cableAudio 
cable
AV device 

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Connecting a Component Video source device
Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused 
Component Video output sockets available: 
• If so, you can continue with this procedure.
• If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the 
device.
To connect the projector to a Component Video source device:
1. Take a Component Video to VGA (D-Sub) adaptor cable and connect the end 
with 3 RCA type connectors to the Component Video output sockets...

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Connecting an S-Video source device
Examine your Video source device to determine if it has an unused S-Video output 
socket available: 
• If so, you can continue with this procedure.
• If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the 
device.
To connect the projector to an S-Video source device:
1. Take an S-Video cable and connect one end to the S-Video output socket of 
the Video source device.
2. Connect the other end of the S-Video cable to the S-VIDEO...