InFocus Projector ScreenPlay 777 User Manual

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ScreenPlay 777 Installer ’s Guide
This product requires professional installation. Please contact your local dealer. 
						

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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 conform to the following 
directives and norms:
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC
EMC: EN 55022
           EN 55024
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B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to 
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential 
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy 
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful 
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that 
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause 
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by 
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the 
interference by one or more of the following measures:
--Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
--Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
--Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the 
receiver is connected.
--Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Table of Contents
Positioning the projector  6
Video connections  7
Shutting down the projector  8
Using the remote control  9
Optimizing video images  10
Customizing the projector  10
Using the menus  11
Picture menu  12
Settings menu  16
Replacing the projection lamp  19
Installing a lens  22
Appendix 22
Red LED behavior and projector errors  22
Projector placement calculator based on screen size  23
Ceiling mount information  25
Source compatibility  26
RS-232 terminal specifications  27
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Important Operating Considerations
 Place the projector in a horizontal position, with no more than 15 
degrees forward or backwards tilt. See “Positioning the projector” on 
page 6.
 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.
 Use only the power cord provided. 
 Refer to this manual for proper startup and shutdown procedures.
 In the unlikely event of the lamp rupturing, discard any edible items 
placed in the surrounding area and thoroughly clean the area along all 
sides of the projector. Wash hands after cleaning the area and handling 
the ruptured lamp. This product has a lamp which contains a very 
small amount of mercury. Dispose of it as required by local, state or 
federal ordinances and regulations. For more information see 
www.eiae.org.
Follow these instructions to help ensure image quality and lamp life over 
the life of the projector. Failure to follow these instructions may affect the 
warranty. For complete details of the warranty, see the warranty section at 
the end of this Installers Guide. 
						

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The projector provides eight discreet video connectors: 
 one red-green-blue RCA (SD/ED/HD component)
 one red-green-blue BNC (SD/ED/HD component)
two S-video
one composite RCA
 one M1-DA (HD, RGBHV, HD component, DVI, and computer)
 one VESA (HD, RGBHV, HD component, and computer)
 one D5 (SD/ED/HD component, RGB SCART)
It also has a mini-jack input for a Niles or Xantech-compatible IR repeater 
and an RS-232 connector for serial control. The Command Line Interface 
(CLI) specifications and commands are listed in the Appendix starting on 
page 27.
Two 3.5mm mini-jack triggers provide 12 volt current. Screen trigger pro-
vides a constant output while the projector is on. For example, if you con-
nect your projection screen to the screen trigger, when you turn on the 
projector the screen will move down; when you turn the projector off, the 
screen will return to the storage position. Screen mask provides a 4:3 aspect 
trigger. When you select 4:3 in the Aspect Ratio menu or from the Resize 
button on the remote, a 12v signal will be sent after a five second delay. Use 
this trigger for screens with 4:3 aspect curtains. When you switch back to 
16:9 format, the curtains open to reveal the entire screen. 
For details on each connector type and their inputs, see page 26.
Y
YPr
PrPb
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screen maskscreen trigger
IR in
8
D5
M1-DA1
7 video
4 5 s-video
3 component
component
6
vesa
2serial control
IR in
status
 
compositecomponent
video (BNC)serial
(RS-232)
D5
video 
12v triggers
video (RCA)
VESA (HD15)
DVI (M1-DA)
component
video (RCA)
S-video
IR input
3.5mm mono plug for+12v
ground
to screen relay (see screen manufacturer
for details)12 volt current
connection 
						

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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 inches 
(0.15m) from a wall or other objects. Place the projector at least 5.6 feet 
(1.7 m) from the projection screen.
If you install the projector on the ceiling, refer to the installation guide 
that comes with the Ceiling Mount Kit for more information. To turn 
the image upside down, see page 16. InFocus recommends use of an 
authorized InFocus ceiling mount. The Ceiling Mount Kit is sold sepa-
rately.
If you do not install the projector on the ceiling, or you install it on the 
ceiling with a less than 90% offset, please remove and discard the metal 
light shield that is attached to the lens collar by pulling it off.
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Position the projector the desired distance from the screen.
The distance from the lens of the projector to the screen, the zoom set-
ting, and the video format determine the size of the projected image. 
Go to www.infocushome.com/support for a complete image size calcula-
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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.) Audio 
must be provided by your own speakers, as the projector has no separate 
audio controls. If there is more than one output, select the highest quality 
one. DVI, Component video and RGB (M1, HD15) have the best quality, fol-
lowed by S-video, and then composite video
. 
For a complete list of compatible sources, see page 26 of the Appendix.
Table 1: Video connections
Input signal
Connector
Connector label 
on projector
Standard Broadcast TV (not 
HDTV), via cable, digital 
cable, satellite TV, DirectTVComponent video
S-video
Composite videoComponent 3, 6
S-video 4, 5
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HDTV Component video
VESA
DVIComponent 3, 6
VESA 2
M1-DA 1
DVD Component video
S-video
Composite videoComponent 3, 6
S-video 4, 5
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VCR Composite video
S-video
Component videoVi d e o  7
S-video 4, 5
Component 3, 6
Video Camera Composite video
S-videoVi d e o  7
S-video 4, 5
Video Game VESA
Composite video
S-video
Component videoVESA 2
Vi d e o  7
S-video 4, 5
Component 3, 6
Table 1: Video connections 
						

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Shutting down the projectorPow e r  S av e
The projector has a Power Save feature in the System menu that automati-
cally turns the lamp off after no signals are detected for 20 minutes. After 10 
additional minutes with no signal, the projector powers down. If an active 
signal is received before the projector powers down, the image is displayed. 
Yo u  m u s t  p r e s s  t h e  Pow e r button to display an image after 30 minutes have 
passed. 
Turning off the projector
To turn off the projector, press the Powe r button on the remote. The lamp 
turns off and the LED blinks green for about one minute while the fans con-
tinue to run to cool the lamp. When the lamp has cooled, the LED lights 
green and the fans stop. Unplug the power cable to completely power off 
the projector. 
						

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Using the remote controlThe remote uses two (2) provided AAA batteries. They are easily installed 
by sliding the cover off the remote’s back, aligning the + and - ends of the 
batteries, sliding them into place, and then replacing the cover.
To operate, point the remote at the projection screen or at the projector (not 
at the video device or computer). The range of optimum operation is up to 
30 feet (9.14m).
Press the remote’s Menu button to open the projector ’s menu system. Use 
the arrow buttons to navigate, and the Select button to select features and 
adjust values in the menus. See page 11 for more info on the menus.
The remote also has:
Pow e r button to turn the projector on and off (see page 8 for shutdown 
info)
 backlight button to light the remote’s buttons in the dark
Brightness and Contrast buttons to adjust the image
Blank button to display a blank screen instead of the current image (to 
change the color of the blank screen, see page 17)
Source buttons to switch among sources (to assign a particular source 
to a source button, see page 16) and a source toggle
Resize button to change the Aspect Ratio (see page 12)
Auto Image button to resynchronize the projector to the source
Preset button to restore stored settings (see page 13)
Overscan button to remove noise in a video image (page 13)Adjusting power zoom lensYou can adjust the lens using the Up and Down navigation buttons on the 
remote (only when the menus aren’t open). The Lens Control Enable option 
in the System menu must be turned on to do this (on by default, see 
page 17).
When you power on the projector, the buttons are mapped to adjust focus. 
Press the Select button to scroll through other available functions: zoom, vertical lens shift, horizontal lens shift, and back to focus, then use the Up 
and Down buttons to make adjustments. The name of the currently selected 
function appears on the projection screen.
Troubleshooting the remote Make sure the batteries are installed in the proper orientation and are 
not dead.
 Make sure you’re pointing the remote at the projector or the screen, not 
at the video device or the computer, and are within the remote range of 
30 feet (9.14m).
backlight button
navigation buttons 
						

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Optimizing video imagesAfter the video device is connected properly and the image is on the screen, 
you can optimize the image using the onscreen menus. For general informa-
tion on using the menus, see page 11.
 Change the Aspect ratio. Aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to 
image height. TV screens are usually 1.33:1, also known as 4:3. HDTV 
and most DVDs are 1.78:1, or 16:9. Choose the option that best fits your 
input source in the menus, or press the Resize button on the remote to 
cycle through the options. See page 12.
 Adjust the Keystone, Contrast, Brightness, Color, or Tint in the Picture 
menu. See page 12. 
 Select a different Color Temperature or use the Color Control to adjust 
the gain and offset of the red, green, and blue color. See page 15.
 Select a specific Color Space or Gamma. See page 13 and page 15.
 Select a different Video Standard. Auto tries to determine the standard 
of the incoming video. Select a different standard if necessary. See 
page 15.
 Turn Overscan on to remove noise around the video image. See 
page 13. 
 Fine tune component inputs using the TrueLife™ adjustments. See 
page 14.
 Tune colors to your specifications using Blue Only and ADC Calibra-
tion. See page 18.
 Make sure your DVD player is set for a 16:9 television. See your DVD 
player ’s user ’s guide for instructions.
Customizing the projectorYou can customize the projector for your specific setup and needs. See 
page 16 to page 18 for details on these features.
 For rear projection, turn Rear mode on in the Settings>System menu.
 For ceiling mounted projection, turn Ceiling mode on in the Set-
tings>System menu. 
 Turn the projector ’s display messages on and off.
 Turn on power saving features. 
 Specify blank screen colors and startup logos. Make the menus translu-
cent.
 Specify the menu language.