InFocus Projector X17 User Manual

							Operation 21
Utilizing the password function
For security purposes and to help prevent unauthorized use, the projector includes 
an option for setting up password security. The password can be set through the 
On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. For details of the OSD menu operation, please 
refer to Using the menus on page 20.
You will be inconvenienced if you activate the password functionality and subsequently forget 
the password. Print this reference guide (if necessary) and write the password you used in 
this guide, and keep it in a safe place for later use.
Setting a password
Once a password has been set, the projector cannot be used unless the correct password is 
entered every time the projector is started.
1. Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Security 
Settings menu. Press MODE/ENTER. The Security Settings page displays.
2. Highlight Power on lock and select On by pressing  / .
3. As pictured to the right, the four arrow keys 
( ,  ,  ,  ) respectively represent 4 
digits (1, 2, 3, 4). According to the password 
you desire to set, press the arrow keys to 
enter six digits for the password.
4. Confirm the new password by re-entering 
the new password.
Once the password is set, the OSD menu 
returns to the Security Settings page.
The digits being input will display as asterisks on-
screen. Write your selected password down here in this reference guide in advance or right 
after the password is entered so that it is available to you should you ever forget it.
Password: __ __ __ __ __ __
Keep this reference guide in a safe place.
5. To leave the OSD menu, press MENU/EXIT.
If you forget the password
If the password function is activated, you will be 
asked to enter the six-digit password every time 
you turn on the projector. If you enter the wrong 
password, the password error message as 
pictured to the right displays lasting for three 
seconds, and the message INPUT PASSWORD 
follows. You can retry by entering another six-digit 
password, or if you did not record the password in this reference guide, and you 
absolutely do not remember it, you can use the password recall procedure. See 
Entering the password recall procedure on page 22 for details.
If you enter an incorrect password 5 times in succession, the projector will 
automatically shut down in a short time.
INPUT NEW PASSWORD
Back MENU
Password Error
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							Operation 22
Entering the password recall procedure
1. Press and hold AUTO on the projector or 
remote control for 3 seconds. The projector 
will display a coded number on the screen.
2. Write down the number and turn off your 
projector.
3. Seek help from the local service center to 
decode the number. You may be required to 
provide proof of purchase documentation to 
verify that you are an authorized user of the 
projector.
Changing the password
1. Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Security 
Settings > Change password menu.
2. Press MODE/ENTER. The message INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD 
displays.
3. Enter the old password.
• If the password is correct, another message INPUT NEW PASSWORD 
displays. 
• If the password is incorrect, the password error message displays lasting 
for three seconds, and the message INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD 
displays for your retry. You can press MENU/EXIT to cancel the change 
or try another password.
4. Enter a new password.
The digits being input will display as asterisks on-screen. Write your selected password down 
here in this reference guide in advance or right after the password is entered so that it is 
available to you should you ever forget it.
Password: __ __ __ __ __ __
Keep this reference guide in a safe place.
5. Confirm the new password by re-entering the new password.
6. You have successfully assigned a new password to the projector. Remember 
to enter the new password next time the projector is started.
7. To leave the OSD menu, press MENU/EXIT.
Disabling the password function
To disable password protection, go back to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > 
Security Settings > Power on lock menu after opening the OSD menu system. 
Select Off by pressing  /. The message INPUT PASSWORD displays. Enter 
the current password. 
• If the password is correct, the OSD menu returns to the Security 
Settings page with Off shown in the row of Power on lock. You will not 
have to enter the password next time you turn on the projector.
• If the password is incorrect, the password error message displays lasting 
for three seconds, and the message INPUT PASSWORD displays for 
Please write down the recall code, 
and contact InFocus 
Customer Center.
Recall code:
0 2 1 2
RECALL PASSWORD
Exit
MENU 
						

							Operation 23 your retry. You can press MENU/EXIT to cancel the change or try 
another password.
Though the password function is disabled, you need to keep the old password in hand should 
you ever need to re-activate the password function by entering the old password.
Switching input signal
The projector can be connected to multiple devices at the same time. However, it 
can only display one full screen at a time. 
Be sure the Quick Auto Search function in the SOURCE menu is On (which is the 
default of this projector) if you want the projector to automatically search for the 
signals.
You can also manually cycle through the 
available input signals.
1. Press SOURCE on the projector or remote 
control. A source selection bar displays. 
2. Press  /  until your desired signal is 
selected and press MODE/ENTER.
Once detected, the selected source 
information will display on the screen for 
seconds. If there is multiple equipment 
connected to the projector, repeat steps 1-
2 to search for another signal.
• The brightness level of the projected image will 
change accordingly when you switch between 
different input signals. Data (graphic) PC presentations using mostly static images are 
generally brighter than Video using mostly moving images (movies).
• The input signal type effects the options available for the Preset Mode. See Selecting a 
picture mode on page 28 for details.
• The native display resolution of this projector is in a 4:3 aspect ratio. For best display 
picture results, you should select and use an input signal which outputs at this resolution. 
Any other resolutions will be scaled by the projector depending upon the aspect ratio 
setting, which may cause some image distortion or loss of picture clarity. See Selecting 
the aspect ratio on page 26 for details.
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							Operation 24
Adjusting the projected image
Adjusting the projection angle
The projector is equipped with 1 quick-release adjuster foot and 1 rear adjuster 
foot. These adjusters change the image height and projection angle. To adjust the 
projector:
1. Press the quick-release button and lift the 
front of the projector. Once the image is 
positioned where you want it, release the 
quick-release button to lock the foot in 
position.
2. Screw the rear adjuster foot to fine tune 
the horizontal angle.
To retract the foot, hold up the projector while 
pressing the quick-release button, then slowly 
lower the projector. Screw the rear adjuster 
foot in a reverse direction.
If the projector is not placed on a flat surface or the screen and the projector are not 
perpendicular to each other, the projected image becomes trapezoidal. To correct 
this situation, see Correcting keystone on page 25 for details.
• Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on. The strong light from the lamp may cause 
damage to your eyes.
• Be careful when you press the adjuster button as it is close to the exhaust vent where hot 
air comes from.
Auto-adjusting the image
In some cases, you may need to optimize the 
picture quality. To do this, press AUTO on the 
projector or remote control. Within 3 seconds, 
the built-in Intelligent Auto Adjustment 
function will re-adjust the values of Frequency 
and Clock to provide the best picture quality. 
The current source information will be 
displayed in the upper left corner of the 
screen for 3 seconds. 
• The screen will be blank while AUTO is functioning.
• This function is only available when PC signal (analog RGB) is selected.
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							Operation 25
Fine-tuning the image size and clarity
1. Adjust the projected image to the size that 
you need using the zoom ring.
2. Then sharpen the image by rotating the focus 
ring.
Correcting keystone
Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image is noticeably wider at 
either the top or bottom. It occurs when the projector is not perpendicular to the 
screen. 
To correct this, besides adjusting the height of the projector, you will need to 
manually correct it following one of these steps.
• Using the remote control
Press  /  on the projector or remote control 
to display the Keystone correction page. Press 
 to correct keystoning at the top of the 
image. Press   to correct keystoning at the 
bottom of the image.
• Using the OSD menu
1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press  /  
until the 
DISPLAY menu is highlighted.
2. Press  to highlight Keystone and 
press MODE/ENTER. The Keystone 
correction page displays.
3.  Press   to correct keystoning at the top 
of the image or press   to correct 
keystoning at the bottom of the image.
Press/.Press /. 
						

							Operation 26
Magnifying and searching for details
If you need to find the details on the projected picture, magnify the picture. Use the 
direction arrow keys for navigating the picture.
• Using the remote control
1. Press Digital Zoom +/- to display the 
Zoom bar.
2. Press Digital Zoom + to magnify the 
center of the picture. Press the key 
repeatedly until the picture size is suitable 
for your need.
3. Use the directional arrows ( ,  ,  ,  ) 
on the projector or remote control to 
navigate the picture.
4. To restore the picture to its original size, press AUTO. You can also press 
Digital Zoom -. When the key is pressed again, the picture is further reduced 
until it is restored to the original size.
• Using the OSD menu
1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press  /  until the DISPLAY menu is 
highlighted.
2. Press
  to highlight Digital Zoom and press MODE/ENTER. The Zoom bar 
displays.
3. Repeat steps 2-4 in the section of Using the remote control above. Or if you 
are using the projector control panel, continue to the following steps.
4. Press   on the projector repeatedly to magnify the picture to a desired size.
5. To navigate the picture, press MODE/ENTER to switch to the paning mode 
and press the directional arrows ( ,  ,  ,  ) to navigate the picture.
6. Use the directional arrows ( ,  ,  ,  ) on the projector or remote control 
to navigate the picture.
7. To reduce size of the picture, press MODE/ENTER to switch back to the zoom 
in/out functionality, and press AUTO to restore the picture to its original size. 
You can also press   repeatedly until it is restored to the original size.
The picture can only be navigated after the picture is magnified. You can further magnify the 
picture while searching for details.
Selecting the aspect ratio
The aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to the image height. Most analog 
TV and computers are in 4:3 ratio, which is the default for this projector, and digital 
TV and DVDs are usually in 16:9 ratio.
With the advent of digital signal processing, digital display devices like this projector 
can dynamically stretch and scale the image output to a different aspect than that of 
the image input signal. 
To change the projected image ratio (no matter what aspect the source is):
1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press  /  until the DISPLAY menu is 
highlighted.
2. Press
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							Operation 27 3. Press  /  to select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal and 
your display requirements.
About the aspect ratio
In the pictures below, the black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active 
areas. OSD menus can be displayed on those unused black areas.
1.Auto: Scales an image proportionally to fit the 
projectors native resolution in its horizontal 
width. This is suitable for the incoming image 
which is neither in 4:3 nor 16:9 and you want to 
make most use of the screen without altering 
the images aspect ratio.
2.
Real: The image is projected as its original 
resolution, and resized to fit within the display 
area. For input signals with lower resolutions, 
the projected image will display smaller than if 
resized to full screen. You could adjust the 
zoom setting or move the projector towards 
the screen to increase the image size if 
necessary. You may also need to refocus the 
projector after making these adjustments.
3.4:3: Scales an image so that it is displayed in 
the center of the screen with a 4:3 aspect ratio. 
This is most suitable for 4:3 images like 
computer monitors, standard definition TV and 
4:3 aspect DVD movies, as it displays them 
without aspect alteration.
4.16:9: Scales an image so that it is displayed in 
the center of the screen with a 16:9 aspect 
ratio. This is most suitable for images which 
are already in a 16:9 aspect, like high definition 
TV, as it displays them without aspect 
alteration.
16:10 picture
15:9 picture
4:3 picture
16:9 picture
4:3 picture
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							Operation 28
Optimizing the image
Selecting a picture mode
The projector is preset with several 
predefined picture modes so that you can 
choose one to suit your operating 
environment and input signal picture type.
To select a operation mode that suits your 
need, you can follow one of the following 
steps.
• Press MODE/ENTER on the remote 
control or projector repeatedly until your desired mode is selected.
• Go to the PICTURE > Preset Mode menu and press  /  to select a desired 
mode.
Picture modes for different types of signals
The picture modes available for different types of signals are listed below.
PC input signals: D-Sub / Comp. (analog RGB)
1.Brightest mode (Default): Maximizes the brightness of the projected image. 
This mode is suitable for environments where extra-high brightness is 
required, such as using the projector in well lit rooms.
2.Presentation mode: Is designed for presentations. The brightness is 
emphasized in this mode to match PC and notebook coloring.
3.Photo mode: Maximizes the purity of RGB colors to provide true-to-life 
images regardless of brightness setting. It is most suitable for viewing photos 
taken with an sRGB compatible and properly calibrated camera, and for 
viewing PC graphic and drawing applications such as AutoCAD.
4.Cinema mode: Is appropriate for playing colorful movies, video clips from 
digital cameras or DVs through the PC input for best viewing in a blackened 
(little light) environment.
5.User 1/User 2 mode: Recalls the settings customized based on the current 
available picture modes. See Setting the User 1/User 2 mode on page 29 for 
details.
Video input signals: S-Video, Video, D-Sub / Comp. (YPbPr)
1.Brightest mode: Is suitable for playing gamebox-based video games in a 
normal living room lighting level environment.
2.Standard mode (Default): Is appropriate for viewing colorful movies, video 
clips from digital cameras or DVs.
3.Cinema mode: Is suitable for enjoying dark movies or DVD movies best 
viewed in a blackened (little light) home cinema or lounge room environment.
4.User 1/User 2 mode: Recalls the settings customized based on the current 
available picture modes. See Setting the User 1/User 2 mode on page 29 for 
details.
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							Operation 29
Setting the User 1/User 2 mode
There are two user-definable modes if the current available picture modes are not 
suitable for your need. You can use one of the picture modes (except the User 1/
User 2) as a starting point and customize the settings.
1. Press MENU/EXIT to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.
2. Go to the PICTURE > Preset Mode menu.
3. Press /  to select User 1 to User 2.
4. Press  to highlight Reference Mode.
This function is only available when User 1, or User 2 mode is selected up in the Preset Mode 
sub-menu item.
5. Press  /  to select a picture mode that is closest to your need.
6. Press  to select a sub-menu item to be changed and adjust the value with 
/ . See Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes below for details.
7. When all settings have been done, highlight Save Settings and press MODE/
ENTER to store the settings.
8. The confirmation message Setting Saved displays.
Using Wall Color
In the situation where you are projecting onto a colored surface such as a painted 
wall which may not be white, the Wall Color feature can help correct the projected 
picture’s color to prevent possible color difference between the source and 
projected pictures.
To use this function, go to the DISPLAY > Wall Color menu and press  /  to 
select a color which is the closest to the color of the projection surface. There are 
several precalibrated colors to choose from: Light Yellow, Pink, Light Green, 
Blue, and Blackboard.
Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes
According to the detected signal type, there are some user-definable functions 
available when User 1 or User 2 mode is selected. You can make adjustments to 
these functions based on your needs.
Adjusting Brightness
Highlight Brightness in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing  /
 on the projector or remote control.
The higher the value, the brighter the image. And 
lower the setting, darker the image. Adjust this 
control so the black areas of the image appear just 
as black and that detail in the dark areas is visible.
Adjusting Contrast
Highlight Contrast in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing  / 
on the projector or remote control.
The higher the value, the greater the contrast. Use 
this to set the peak white level after you have 
previously adjusted the Brightness setting to suit 
your selected input and viewing environment.
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							Operation 30
Adjusting Color
Highlight Color in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing  / on 
the projector or remote control.
Lower setting produces less saturated colors. If the setting is too high, colors on the 
image will be overpowering, which makes the image unrealistic.
Adjusting Tint
Highlight Tint in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing  / on 
the projector or remote control.
The higher the value, the more reddish the picture becomes. The lower the value, 
the more greenish the picture becomes.
Adjusting Sharpness
Highlight Sharpness in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing  / 
 on the projector or remote control.
The higher the value, the sharper the picture becomes. The lower the value, the 
softer the picture becomes.
Adjusting Brilliant Color
Highlight Brilliant Color in the PICTURE menu and select by pressing  / on 
the projector or remote control.
This feature utilizes a new color-processing algorithm and system level 
enhancements to enable higher brightness while providing truer, more vibrant 
colors in picture. It enables a greater than 50% brightness increase in mid-tone 
images, which are common in video and natural scenes, so the projector 
reproduces images in realistic and true colors. If you prefer images with that quality, 
select On. If you don’t need it, select Off.
On is the default and recommended selection for this projector. When Off is 
selected, the Color Temperature function is not available.
Selecting a Color Temperature
Highlight Color Temperature in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by 
pressing  /  on the projector or remote control.
The options available for color temperature* settings vary according to the signal 
type selected.
1.T1: With the highest color temperature, T1 makes the image appear the most 
bluish white than other settings.
2.T2: Makes images appear bluish white.
3.T3: Maintains normal colorings for white.
4.T4: Makes images appear reddish white.
*About color temperatures:
There are many different shades that are considered to be white for various 
purposes. One of the common methods of representing white color is known as the 
“color temperature”. A white color with a low color temperature appears to be 
reddish white. A white color with a high color temperature appears to have more 
blue in it.