InFocus Projector Screenplay 5000 User Manual

User’s Guide
InFocus Corporation
In the Americas:
27700B SW Parkway Avenue 
Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-9215
1-800-294-6400 
•503-685-8888
Fax: 503-685-8887
http://www.infocus.com
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User’s Guide
ScreenPlay 5000In Europe:
InFocus International B.V.
Strawinskylaan 585
1077 XX Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Phone: +31 20 579 2000
Fax: +31 20 579 2999
In Asia :
InFocus Systems Asia, Pte Ltd.
238A Thomson  Road
#18-01/04 Novena Square
Singapore...

WARNING: The power cord and cables associated with this product contain lead, a chemical known to the
state of California to cause bir th defects or other reproductive harm.Wash hands after handling.
WARNING:This product has a lamp which contains a ver y small amount of mercur y.  Dispose of it as
required by local, state, or federal ordinances and regulations. For more information, see www.eiae.org
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 Declaration of ConformityManufacturer: InFocus Corporation, 27700B SW Parkway Ave. Wilsonville, Oregon 
97070 USA
European Office: Strawinskylaan 585, 1077 XX Amsterdam, The Netherlands
We declare under our sole responsibility that this projector conforms to the following 
directives and norms:
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC
EMC: EN 55022
           EN 55024
 EN 61000-3-2
 EN 61000-3-3
Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC
Safety: EN 60950: 2000 
July,...

2 Table of Contents
Introduction 4
Positioning the projector  6
Video connections  7
Connecting a video device  8
Displaying a video image  9
Connecting a computer  11
Shutting down the projector  12
Troubleshooting your setup  12
Using the keypad buttons  19
Using the remote control  20
Using the audio  21
Customizing the projector  22
Optimizing video images  22
Using the menus  23
Picture menu  24
Settings menu  28
Maintenance 31
Cleaning the lens  31
Replacing the projection lamp  32
Cleaning the...

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Important Operating Considerations for Safety
 Place the projector in a horizontal position with no greater than 8 
degrees forward or backwards tilt.
 Locate the projector in a well-ventilated area without any obstructions 
to intake or exhaust vents. Do not place the projector on a tablecloth or 
other soft covering that may block the vents. 
 Locate the projector at least 4 (1.2 m) away from any heating or cooling 
vents.
 Use only InFocus-approved ceiling mounts. The minimum distance 
between...

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IntroductionYour new ScreenPlay™ 5000 projector from InFocus
® is specifically 
designed for home cinema applications. It has native 1280x720 resolution. 
The projector is easy to connect, easy to use, easy to maintain. 
Online Registration
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announcements, and registration incentives. See the inside of the back cover 
for the web address.
 Included items*The lens cap tether ships in the Documentation Pack. Attach it to the lens cap and...

5 Connector Panel
The projector provides two computer and four video connectors: 
 one M1-D/A (HD, DVI, and computer)
 one VESA (HD, HD component, and computer)
 one S-video
one composite RCA
one component video
It also has an RS-232 serial connector for serial control. The Command Line 
Interface (CLI) specifications and commands are on our website.
A 3.5mm mini-jack trigger provides 12 volt current. This provides a con-
stant output while the projector is on. For example, if you connect your pro-...

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Positioning the projectorThere are a number of factors to consider when determining where to set up 
the projector, including the size and shape of your screen, the location of 
your power outlets, and the distance between the projector and the rest of 
your equipment. Here are some general guidelines.1
Position the projector on a flat surface at a right angle to the screen.
The projector must be within 10 feet (3 m) of your power source. To 
ensure adequate cable access, place the projector at least 6...

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Video connectionsYou can connect VCRs, DVD players, camcorders, digital cameras, video 
games, HDTV receivers, and TV tuners to the projector. (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.) If there 
is more than one output, select...

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Connecting a video device If your video device has more than one output, select the highest quality 
one. DVI video has the best quality, followed by Component video, S-video, 
and then composite video. 
If the video device uses component cable connectors, plug the cable’s green 
connectors into the green component-out connector on the video device and 
into the green component connector (labeled “Y” Component 3) on the 
projector. Plug the component cable’s blue connectors into the blue compo-...