InFocus Projector X3 User Manual

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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 blue M1 Computer In connector on the projector. 
Connect the other ends (USB and VESA) to the USB and VGA ports on your 
computer. If you are using a desktop computer, you will need to disconnect 
the monitor cable from the computer ’s video port first (you can connect this 
monitor cable to the Monitor Out connector on the projector, see below)....

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Displaying a computer source image Remove the lens cap.
Toggle the Pow e r switch on the side of the projector to the On position.
The LED flashes green and the fans start to run. When the lamp comes on, 
the start up screen displays and the LED is steady green. It can take a 
minute for the image to achieve full brightness. 
? No start up screen? Get help on page 21.
Turn on your computer.
The computer ’s image should appear on the projection screen. If it doesn’t, 
press the Computer button on the...

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Adjusting the imageIf necessary, adjust the height of the projector by pressing the release button 
to extend the foot. 
If necessary, rotate the leveling foot located at the rear of the projector.
Avoid placing your hands near the hot exhaust vent in front of the projector.
Position the projector the desired distance from the screen at a 90 degree 
angle to the screen. 
See page 44 for a table listing screen sizes and distances.
Adjust the zoom or focus.
If the image is not square, first make sure...

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Using the projector with Windows 98 for the first 
timeThe first time you connect a computer running Windows 98 to the projector, 
the computer recognizes the projector as “new hardware” and the Add 
New Hardware Wizard appears. Follow these instructions to use the Wiz-
ard to load the correct driver (which was installed with your Windows 
operating system).
If you are running Windows 2000, Windows ME, or Windows XP, skip these 
steps and go to “Adjusting the image” on page 13.aClick Next to begin...

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For Windows 98:
 If you connected the USB cable, the Add New Hardware Wizard 
appears again. Drivers must be installed to use the USB functionality. 
The Wizard launches three times. 
The first time it detects a USB Composite Device. 
The second time a USB Human Interface Device (for the keyboard). 
The third time it detects a USB Human Interface Device (for the 
mouse). 
For Windows 2000, Windows ME, and Windows XP:
 The USB drivers are...

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Connecting a video deviceYou can connect video devices such as VCRs, DVD players, camcorders, 
digital cameras, video game consoles, HDTV receivers, and TV tuners to the 
projector. There is also an audio input via the red and white A/V connec-
tors. You can connect the audio directly to the projector to get sound from 
the built-in speaker, or you can bypass the projector ’s audio system and 
connect the audio directly from your source to a stereo or home theater sys-
tem.
You can connect the...

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Video device connectionsComposite video connectionPlug the provided A/V cable’s yellow connector into the video-out connec-
tor on the video device. Plug the other yellow connector into the yellow 
Video 2 connector on the projector. 
Plug a white connector into the left audio out connector on the video device 
and plug a red connector into the right audio out connector on the video 
device. Plug the remaining white connector into the white audio in connec-
tor on the projector, and plug the remaining...

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VGA connectionIf your video device has a 15-pin VGA output, plug one end of the included 
computer cable into the VGA connector on your video source. This connec-
tor may be labeled “To Monitor” on the video source. Plug the M1 computer 
end of the cable into the Computer In connector on the projector. Do not 
plug the USB end of this cable into the video device.
Use the A/V cable’s red and white audio connectors as described on the 
previous page (the yellow connectors on the A/V cable are not...

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Displaying videoRemove the lens cap.
Toggle the Pow e r switch on the side of the projector to the On position.
The LED flashes green and the fans start to run. When the lamp comes on, 
the start-up screen is displayed and the LED is steady green. It can take a 
minute for the image to achieve full brightness. 
? No start up screen? Get help on page 22.
Plug in and turn on your video device.
The video device’s image should appear on the projection screen. If it 
doesn’t, press the Video button on the...

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Adjust the zoom and focus.
If the image is not square, adjust the keystone using the buttons on the key-
pad. If the image is not square, first make sure that the projector is perpen-
dicular to the screen. If the image is larger or smaller on the top or bottom 
edge of the screen, press the top Key s t o n e button to reduce the upper part 
of the image, and press the bottom Key s t o n e button to reduce the lower 
part. 
If the left or right side of the screen is larger or smaller the other, you...