InFocus Projector X3 User Manual

X3 
MULTI-USE PERFORMANCE
USER’S GUIDE

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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 th at 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 
March,...

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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 Wind ows 98 for the first time  14
Connecting a video device  16
Video device connections  17 Composite video connection  17
S-video connection  17
VGA 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 pla ce 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. A...

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IntroductionYour new digital projector is simple to connect, easy to use, and straightfor-
ward to maintain. It is a versatile projec tor that is flexible enough for busi-
ness presentations and home video view ing too. It has native XGA 1024x768 
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...

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Connector Panel
The projector provides both computer and video connection options, 
including: 
 M1 for computer and video
 S-video
 Composite RCA audio/video
The projector also provides the following connectors:
 Monitor out
 Audio out
 12 volt DC output (see below)12 volt DC outputThe 3.5mm mini-jack trigger provides a 12 volt DC output. It provides a 
constant output while the projector is
 on. It has numerous uses. For exam-
ple, if you connect your projection scr een to the 12 volt DC...

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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 eq uipment. Here are some general guide-
lines:
 Position the projector on a flat surfac e at a right angle to the screen. The 
projector must be at least 6.4 feet  (1.95m) from the projection screen.
 Position the projector within 10 feet (3m) of your power source and  within 6 feet (1.8m)...

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Projector and Device Connector GuideThe following illustration and table should help you find the connectors to use and obtain the best resolution possible from your input devices, such as com-
puters, standard VCRs, DVD players (progressive and interlaced), HDTV sources (1080i, 1035i, and 720p HDTV formats), TV and satellite tuners, camcord-
ers, video games (progressive and interlaced), and laser disc players.Computer connectionsComputer connections involve attaching the VGA and USB ends of the...

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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 M1 to Com-
ponent adapterVGA connection on page 18
M1 to Component adapter on 
page 18 Not for Component 
480i.
Progressive DVD 1080i, 720p
Component 480p VGA
Component videoComputer In
Computer In via 
optional M1 to Com-
ponent adapterVGA connection on...