InFocus Projector X1a User Manual

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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
 EN 61000-3-2
 EN 61000-3-3
Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC
Safety: EN 60950: 2000 
April,...

3 Table of Contents
Introduction 5
Positioning the projector  7
Projector and Device Connector Guide  8
Computer connections  8
Video connections  8
Connecting a computer source  11
Required computer connections  11
Optional computer connections  11
Displaying a computer source image  12
Adjusting the image  13
Using the projector with Windows 98 for the first time  14
Connecting a video device  16
Video device connections  17
Composite video connection  17
S-video connection  17
VESA connection  18...

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Important Operating Considerations for Safety
 Place the projector in a horizontal position no greater than 15 degrees 
off axis.
 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 approved ceiling mounts.
 Use only the power cord provided. A surge-protected power...

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IntroductionYour new digital projector is simple to connect, easy to use, and straightfor-
ward to maintain. It is a versatile projector that is flexible enough for busi-
ness presentations and home video viewing too. It has native SVGA 
800x600 resolution and is compatible with a wide variety of computers and 
video devices, including:
 Most standard VCRs, DVD players (progressive and interlaced), pro-
gressive DVD, HDTV sources, TV and satellite tuners, camcorders, 
video games, and laser disc...

6 Connector Panel
The projector provides both computer and video connection options, 
including: 
USB
 VESA for computer and video
 S-video
 Composite RCA audio/video
computer S-videoRCA
audio/video
USB 

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Positioning the projectorTo determine where to position the projector, consider 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 guide-
lines:
 Position the projector on a flat surface at a right angle to the screen. The 
projector must be at least 4.9 feet (1.49m) from the projection screen.
 Position the projector within 10 feet (3m) of your power source and 
within 6 feet (1.8m) of...

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Projector and Device Connector GuideThe following should help you find the connectors that you want to use to obtain the best resolution possible from your input devices, such as computers, 
standard VCRs, DVD players (progressive and interlaced), HD sources (1080i and 720P HDTV formats), TV and satellite tuners, camcorders, video games 
(progressive and interlaced), and laser disc players.Computer connectionsComputer connections involve attaching the computer cable included with the projector from a...

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Video Device 
Video 
Compatibility
If Your Device 
Connector Is
Attach to Adapter 
or Labeled 
Connector on 
Projector
For Setup Instructions, see
Comments
Standard Broadcast TV (not
 
HDTV) via: cable, digital 
cable, satellite TV, DVD, or 
VCR NTSC, PAL, and 
SECAM formatsComposite video 
or S-videoComposite video 
or S-videoComposite video connection on 
page 17. 
S-video connection on page 17Not for progressive 
(i.e. HDTV) sources. 
See page 10.
Standard Video CameraNTSC, PAL, and 
SECAM...

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Video Device 
Video 
Compatibility
If Your Device 
Connector Is
Attach to Adapter 
or Labeled 
Connector on 
Projector
For Setup Instructions, see
Comments
HDTV
(High Definition TV)1080i, 720p VGA
Component videoComputer In
Computer In via 
optional VESA to 
Component adapterVESA connection on page 18
Component video connection on 
page 18 Not for Component 
480i.
EDTV
(Enhanced Definition TVComponent 480p, 
576pComponent video Computer In via 
optional VESA to 
Component adapterComponent video...

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Connecting a computer sourceRequired computer connectionsConnect one end of the provided computer cable (see page 16 for connect-
ing video devices) to the Computer In connector on the projector. Connect 
the other end to the VESA port on your computer. If you are using a desktop 
computer, you will need to disconnect the monitor cable from the com-
puter ’s video port first. 
Some Macintosh computers do not have a standard VESA-out video port. If 
the supplied computer cable will not connect to your...