InFocus Projector X1a User Manual

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Problem Solution Result
no start up screenplug power cord in projector’s left side
remove lens cap
toggle power switchcorrect image
only start up screen appearspress the Computer button 
activate laptop’s external portcomputer image projected
toggle power switch
on side
Startup
Screen
A
Startup
Screen
restart laptop
A
A 
						

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Problem Solution Result
no computer image, just the words “Signal out of 
range” press the Auto Image button on keypadcomputer image projected
A
Signal out of
range
Panel>Display>Settings>Advanced>Adapter
(location varies by operating system)
you may also need to set a different 
resolution on your computer, as shown
in the following problem, “image fuzzy
or cropped” adjust computer refresh rate in Control 
A
A 
						

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For Macintosh: Image fuzzy or cropped
Set your computer’s display resolution to 
the native resolution of the projector 
(Apple menu>System 
Preferences>Displays, choose 1024x768) Image clear and not cropped
Only my laptop’s background appears, not the 
Desktop icons Disable “Extend my Windows Desktop” in 
Control Panel>Display>Settings>Display 2 
(location varies by operating system)Background and Desktop projected
A
AA
A
A
A
 
Uncheck this
option, then
click Apply
A
A 
						

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Problem Solution Result
image fuzzy or cropped set your computer’s display resolution to 
the native resolution of the projector 
(Start>Settings>Control 
Panel>Display>Settings tab) 
select 800x600 image clear and not cropped
image not centered on screenmove projector, adjust zoom, adjust height
correct image
A
AA
For a laptop,
disable laptop
monitor
or turn-on dual-
display mode
A
adjust horizontal or 
Picture>Advanced vertical position in 
menu 
						

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Problem Solution Result
image not square adjust Keystone on keypadsquare image
image not sharpadjust Sharpness (video sources only) in the 
Picture>Advanced menucorrect image
image does not fit 4:3 or 16:9 screenchange aspect ratio to 4:3 or 16:9 in 
Picture>Aspect ratio menucorrect image
ABAB
AB 
						

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Problem Solution Result
image upside downturn off ceiling in Settings>System menu
correct image
image reversed left to right
turn off rear in Settings>System menu
correct image 
projected colors don’t match sourceadjust color, tint, color temperature, 
brightness, contrast in the menus
correct image
AB
AB
A
AB
COLOR
COLOR 
						

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Problem Solution Result
The video embedded in my PowerPoint 
presentation does not play on the screenTurn off the internal LCD display on your 
laptopEmbedded video plays correctly
lamp won’t turn on, LED blinking redmake sure vents aren’t blocked, turn off the 
projector and allow it to cool for one 
minute 
lamp turns on
A
B
AB
A
B
LED
Startup
Screen 
						

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Still need assistance?
If you need assistance, visit our website or call us. See the inside of the back 
cover for support contact information. This product is backed by a limited 
warranty. A service protection plan may be purchased from your dealer. 
When sending the projector in for repair, we recommend shipping the unit 
in its original packing material, or having a professional packaging com-
pany pack the unit. An optional ATA shipping case is available for purchase 
that provides adequate protection for shipping. Please insure your ship-
ment for its full value.Problem Solution Result
“Change lamp” message appears at startup or lamp 
won’t turn on and LED blinking red 
lamp must be replaced (see page 42)lamp turns on
LED
replace lamp
Startup
Screen 
						

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Using the optional remote controlIf you purchase the optional remote, it uses two AA batteries. They are eas-
ily 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.
Caution: When replacing the batteries, be aware that using batteries other 
than the type provided with the projector may risk severe damage to the 
remote. When disposing of the batteries, be sure to do so in an environmen-
tally proper manner.
To operate, point the remote at the projection screen or at the projector (not 
at the computer). The range of optimum operation is about 15 feet (4.5m).
Pressing the remote’s Pow e r button when the projector ’s Power toggle 
switch is in the Off position does not cause the projector to power up. You 
need to put the projector ’s Power toggle switch in the On position to let the 
remote power on the projector.
When the projector is running, you can press the remote’s Pow e r button to 
place the projector in the Off state (see page 21 for shutdown info) and 
power it off.
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 35 for more info on the menus.
The remote also has Vo l u m e and Mute buttons to control the sound, and 
Video and Computer buttons to switch between sources.
Two presentation-specific features are also provided. Use the Blank button 
to display a blank screen instead of the current slide (you can choose which 
color is displayed, see page 40); use the Effect button to invoke a user-defin-
able action, such as Freeze, or change your Aspect Ratio for viewing DVDs 
(see page 40 to learn to program this button).
Previous and Next buttons allow you to navigate through your PowerPoint 
presentation while in Slide Show mode. Connect the USB connector on the 
provided computer cable to your computer to use these buttons. When you 
do this for the first time, the Add New Hardware wizard may appear. See 
page 15 for details on loading the correct USB drivers. 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 
the computer, and are within the remote range of 15 feet (4.5m). For 
best results, point the remote at the screen.
 If you are trying to advance PowerPoint slides, make sure the USB 
cable is connected. If using a USB cable, make sure the correct drivers 
are installed.
navigation
buttons
previous button
next button 
						

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Using the audio Using the projector’s speakersTo use the projector ’s speaker, connect your source to the Audio In connec-
tors (L and/or R) on the projector ’s composite connectors. 
To adjust the volume, press the Vo l u m e buttons on the keypad.
If you purchased the optional remote, you can mute the sound by pressing 
the remote’s Mute button. 
Troubleshooting Audio
If you aren’t hearing the audio, check the following:
 Make sure the audio cable is connected.
 Make sure the volume is turned up enough. Press the Vo l u m e  button 
on the keypad.
 Make sure the correct source is active.
 Adjust the audio source.
 If playing a video, make sure the playback has not been paused.
connect audio cable
adjust volume