InFocus Projector X3 User Manual

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MaintenanceCleaning the Lens1
Apply a non-abrasive camera lens cleaner to a soft, dry cloth.
 Avoid using an excessive amount of cleaner, and don’t apply the 
cleaner directly to the lens. Abrasive cleaners, solvents or other harsh 
chemicals might scratch the lens.
2
Lightly wipe the cleaning cloth over the lens in a circular motion. If you 
don’t intend to use the projector immediately, replace the lens cap.
Replacing the Projection LampThe lamp hours used timer in the About menu counts the number of hours 
the lamp has been in use. Twenty hours before the lamp life expires, the 
message “Change lamp” appears on the screen at startup. 
NOTE: You can order new lamp housings from your dealer. See the Packing 
list for information. Use only a replacement lamp with the same type and 
rating as the original lamp.1
Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord. 
2
Wait 30 minutes to allow the projector to cool thoroughly.
3
Turn the projector on its side so that the lamp door is facing you. Using a 
flat-blade screwdriver, gently pry the lamp door from the projector by 
placing the screwdriver blade into the space between the top of the lamp 
door and the projector.
Lamp hours used
wait 30 minutes turn off and unplug
projector
lamp door 
						

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Loosen the two captive screws that attach the lamp housing to the pro-
jector.
5
Detach the lamp connector from the projector by depressing the locking 
tab on the connector and lightly pulling it free.
WA R N I N G:
To avoid burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 30 minutes 
before you replace the lamp.
Do not drop the lamp housing or touch the glass bulb! The glass 
may shatter and cause injury.
Be extremely careful when removing the lamp housing. In the 
unlikely event that the bulb ruptures, small glass fragments may be 
generated. The lamp housing is designed to contain these frag-
ments, but use caution when removing the lamp housing. Before 
replacing the lamp, clean the lamp compartment and dispose of 
cleaning materials. Wash hands after lamp replacement. This prod-
uct has a lamp which contains a very small amount of mercury. Dis-
pose of it as required by local, state or federal ordinances and 
regulations. For more information see www.eiae.org.
6
Carefully remove the lamp housing. Dispose of the lamp in an environ-
mentally proper manner. 
7
Install the new lamp housing and tighten the screws.
8
Re-attach the lamp connector to the projector. The locking tab should 
engage when the connector is fully plugged in.
9
Replace the lamp door.
10
Plug in the power cord and toggle the Pow e r switch to turn the projector 
back on.
11
To reset the lamp hour timer, navigate to the Settings>Service menu 
and select Lamp Reset. See page 40 for details. Or, simultaneously press 
both Vo l u m e buttons on the keypad and hold them for 10 seconds.
lamp 
housing
lamp cable
lamp
connector
lamp
housing captive screwconnector 
locking tab
lamp cablecaptive screw
Service menu 
						

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Cleaning the Lamp Housing ScreensIn dirty or dusty environments, the two dust filter screens in the lamp hous-
ing can become clogged, causing high temperatures and premature lamp 
failure. Routine maintenance to remove dust from the screens lowers the 
lamp operating temperature and prolongs lamp life. To maximize lamp life 
you should clean the screen every 250 hours. 1
Remove the lamp housing. 
2
Examine the dust filter screens on the lamp housing. If necessary, use a 
vacuum cleaner set on low power to clean the screens. Be careful not to 
disturb any internal components when cleaning the screens.
3
Replace the lamp housing and lamp door.
Using the security lockThe projector has a security lock for use with a PC Guardian Cable Lock 
System. Refer to the information that came with the lock for instructions on 
how to use it.
lamp housing
lamptwo screens 
(one on each
side of the
lamp housing)security
lock 
						

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AppendixProjected Image SizeNOTE: Visit our website for an interactive image size calculator.
Red LED Behavior and Projector ErrorsIf the projector is not functioning properly and the LED is blinking red, con-
sult Ta b l e  3 to determine a possible cause. There are two-second pauses 
between the blinking cycles. Visit our website for more details on the red 
LED error codes.
Table 2: 
Range of distance to the screen for a given screen size for the 
projector
 Diagonal 
Screen Size 
(inches/m) Distance to screen
Image Width
(inches/m)Maximum 
distance
(feet/m)Minimum 
Distance
(feet/m)
50/1.3 40/1 7.8/2.4 6,5/2.0
60/1.5 48/1.2 8.8/2.7 7.5/2.3
100/2.5 80/2 14.6/4.5 12.4/3.8
150/3.8 120/3.1 22.6/6.9 19.03/5.8
200/5.1 160/4.1 30.5/9.3 25.2/7.7
Table 3: LEDs
Red LED Behavior
Explanation
One (1) blink The lamp wont strike after five (5) 
attempts. Check the lamp and lamp door 
installations for loose connections.
Three (3) blinks The projector has shut down. Check to 
see if the lamp door is open. If the lamp 
door is closed, toggle off the projector 
and wait one minute, then toggle the pro-
jector on again. If the lamp does not strike 
after one minute, replace the lamp. Con-
tact Technical Support (see page 28) for 
repair if replacing the lamp does not solve 
the problem.
Four (4) blinks The fan has failed. Contact Technical Sup-
port (see page 28) for repair.
Five (5) blinks The projector is overheating. Check for a 
blocked air vent or clogged lamp housing 
screen (previous page). Contact Technical 
Support for repair if clearing the vents/
screens does not solve the problem. 
						

							45 INDEX
Numerics
16x9 vs 4x3 screen aspect 16
A
About 39, 40
Advance menu 37
advancing slides 11
Aspect Ratio 39
Aspect ratio 35
aspect ratio 16
Audio 38
Audio In connector 11, 17, 30
audio input 16
Audio Out 16
Autosource 38
B
Blank button 32
Blank Screen 39
blinking green 21
blinking red 21
Brightness 35C
cable box 16
Color 35
Color Control 37
Color Space 37
Color Temperature 37
compatibility
IBM-compatible 5
Macintosh 5
video devices 5
Computer In connector 11
connecting
video device 16
connector panel 6
connectors on projector 9, 10
contacting InFocus 28
Contrast 35
customer service contact information 28
customizing the projector 33
D
Display Messages 38
Drivers
USB 15
Windows 98 15
DVDs 35
E
Effect button 32, 33
Effect Key 39
F
Factory Reset 40
focus 13, 20 
						

							46 H
HDTV 8, 35
Horizontal 37
I
IBM-compatible computers 5
image
size 7
image optimization 32
image size
projected 44
K
keypad buttons
projector 31
keystone adjustment 13, 20
L
Lamp Housing Screens
cleaning 43
lamp replacement 41
Lamp Reset 40
Language 40
LED 21
blinking green 21
solid green 21
LED Behavior
red 44
LED behavior 21
leveling foot 19
Low Power 38M
M1 to Component adapter 18
Macintosh computers
compatibility 5
maintaining the projector 41
Menu button 34
menu usage 34
Monitor Out connector 11
Mute button 30
O
optimizing images 32
optimizing video 33
Overscan 37
P
Phase 37
Picture menu 35
Power connector 11
power cord 11, 18
Power Save 21, 38
Power switch 12
Power-up Source 38
presentation
features 32
Presets 36
projection distance 7
projector
connecting video devices 16
connector panel 6
customization 33
keypad buttons 31
maintenance 41
positioning 7
setting up 7 
						

							47 troubleshooting problems 21
turning off 21
R
Rear 38
Red LED behavior 44
registering your projector 5
remote control
advancing slides 11, 29
Effect key 29
laser pointer 29
Previous/Next buttons 29
usage 29
replacing the lamp 41
S
Screen Aspect 16
Screen Save 21, 38
Screen Saver Off 38
Screen Trigger 38
security lock 43
Service 40
Service Code 40
Settings menu 38
sharpness 37
solid green 21
solid red 21
Sources 38
Startup Logo 39
S-video connector 17
Sync Threshhold Adjust 37
System 38T
Tint 35
Tracking 37
troubleshooting 21
turning off
projector 21
TV tuner 16
U
USB, connecting 11
V
Vertical 37
video optimizing 33
Video Standard 37
volume adjustment 20
Volume button 30
W
warranty 28
Windows 2000 15
Windows 98 14
Windows ME 15
Windows XP 15
Z
zoom 13, 20 
						

							48 Limited Warranty
Subject to the Limitations, Exclusions and Disclaimers hereof, InFocus Cor-
poration (“InFocus”) warrants that the Projector, Lamps and Accessories 
(hereinafter collectively or individually referred to as “Product” as appropri-
ate) purchased from InFocus, an InFocus distributor, or an InFocus reseller 
will conform to InFocus’ specifications and be free from defects in material 
or workmanship for the respective Limited Warranty period provided 
below. InFocus products are compatible with many systems, however the 
specific functional implementation by the customers of the product may 
vary. The suitability of a product for a specific purpose or application must 
be determined by the customer and is not warranted by InFocus Corpora-
tion.
If the Product, while subject to this Limited Warranty, is defective in material 
or workmanship during the warranty period, then InFocus, at its option
, will 
REPAIR or REPLACE the Product.
All exchanged parts and Products replaced under this Limited Warranty will 
become property of InFocus. InFocus sole obligation
 is to supply (or pay for) 
all labor necessary to repair the Product found to be defective within the 
Limited Warranty period and to repair or replace defective parts with new 
parts or, at the option of InFocus
, serviceable used parts that are equivalent 
or superior to new parts performance. Limited Warranty periods are as fol-
lows: 
Projector Product Limited Warranty Period (Excluding Lamps)
: 
One (1) year from date of proof of purchase. 
Lamp Product Limited Warranty Periods
: The original installed 
lamp shall have a ninety (90) day Limited Warranty Period from 
date of Projector proof of purchase, and replacement Lamps will 
have a ninety (90) day limited warranty from date of lamp proof of 
purchase, and replacement lamps purchased at the time of Projec-
tor Product purchase will have a ninety (90) day limited warranty 
from date of first use. Accessory Product Limited Warranty Period
: ninety (90) days 
from date of purchase.
WARRANTY LIMITATION AND EXCLUSION
THIS WARRANTY SETS FORTH INFOCUS’ MAXIMUM LIABILITY FOR 
ITS PRODUCT. THIS WARRANTY EXTENDS ONLY TO PRODUCTS PUR-
CHASED FROM INFOCUS OR AN INFOCUS AUTHORIZED RESELLER. 
InFocus shall have no further obligation under the foregoing Limited War-
ranty if the Product has been damaged due to abuse, improper ventilation, 
fire, water, disaster, mispackaging, shipping, lightning or other acts of 
nature, misuse, neglect, smoke exposure (cigarette or otherwise), accident, 
unusual physical or electrical stress and/or power surges, unauthorized 
modifications (including use of an unauthorized mount), tampering, alter-
ations, service other than by InFocus or its authorized agents, or failure 
caused other than from ordinary use or failure to properly use the Product in 
the application for which said Product was intended. In addition, failure of 
the end-user to follow maintenance procedures as outlined in the product’s 
user guide where a schedule is specified for regular cleaning of certain parts 
(based on usage and environment), will not be covered under this Warranty. 
Finally, InFocus shall have no further obligation if the Product was subjected 
to operating conditions outside of the range specified in the user ’s guide or 
in this Warranty. Normal operating conditions are defined as use not in 
excess of 16 hours continuously per day with a minimum 8 hour period of 
continuous rest in the powered off state. If a claimed defect cannot be identi-
fied or reproduced in service, you will be held responsible for the costs 
incurred. This Limited Warranty excludes Product cleaning, removal or 
installation of the Product, repair, or replacement of plastics due to cosmetic 
damage and damage as a result of normal wear. Product repair outside of 
the terms of the Limited Warranty will be on a time and materials basis. 
InFocus will not be liable for any rental costs incurred in the event of a fail-
ure.  
						

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The Warranty does not apply to cartons, carrying cases, shipping cases, 
external cabinets, accessories used in connection with the product, or cos-
metic parts, knobs, or batteries. The Warranty period for LCD engines is 
either 2 years from the date of purchase of the projector or 2500 hours of 
projector usage, whichever comes first. If the LCD engine requires replace-
ment and the projector has exceeded 2500 hours, but is otherwise eligible 
for Warranty, this Warranty will cover the cost of labor, but not the cost of 
parts that require replacement. 
The Accessory Product Limited Warranty covers the accessory item only 
and excludes normal wear. The Lamp Product Limited Warranty excludes 
expected lamp degradation and InFocus will not be liable for normal 
decrease in lamp output over time or as lamp is consumed under the Lim-
ited Warranty.
Remanufactured Products and Software Products are exempt from the fore-
going Limited Warranty. Please refer to the appropriate Remanufactured 
Product Limited Warranty or Software Product Limited Warranty for appli-
cable Warranty information.
DISCLAIMER OF UNSTATED WARRANTIES
THE WARRANTY PRINTED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLI-
CABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR 
IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WAR-
RANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR 
PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE HEREOF
 AND 
THE FOREGOING WARRANTY SHALL NOT BE EXTENDED, ALTERED 
OR VARIED EXCEPT BY WRITTEN INSTRUMENT SIGNED BY INFOCUS. 
SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW 
LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY MAY LAST, SO SUCH LIMITATIONS 
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Limited Warranty Period
The Limited Warranty periods hereof commence on the date of proof of pur-
chase by the end-user customer. These Limited Warranty provisions shall 
apply only to the end-user purchaser (first person or entity that purchased a 
new Product for personal or business use and not for the purpose of distri-
bution or resale). SOME JURISDICTIONS MAY GRANT YOU CONSUMER 
RIGHTS WITH MINIMUM WARRANTY DURATION THAT DIFFER 
FROM THE DURATIONS PROVIDED HEREIN, AND INFOCUS WILL 
HONOR ALL SUCH CONSUMER RIGHTS UPON PROOF OF PURCHASE 
IN THAT JURISDICTION.
To Be Eligible For Limited Warranty Coverage
Any person exercising a claim under this Limited Warranty must establish 
to the satisfaction of InFocus both the date of purchase and that the Product 
was purchased new. The sales receipt or invoice, showing the date of pur-
chase of the Product is the proof of the date of purchase.
To Obtain Warranty Service
During the Limited Warranty period, to exercise this Limited Warranty, the 
purchaser must first contact 1) InFocus, 2) a service facility authorized by 
InFocus or 3) the place of original purchase.
InFocus Customer Service in the Americas 1-800-799-9911 or 503-685-8888 
or www.infocus.com/service, In Europe, Middle East, and Africa +31 (0) 20 
579 2820, and in Asia Pacific +65 6353 9449.
For Warranty service, the purchaser will pay to return or deliver the defec-
tive Product and will pay all freight, duty, taxes, VAT, fees, incidental clear-
ance and customs charges to ship the unit to an InFocus Service Center or to 
a service facility authorized by InFocus. When returning Product to InFo-
cus, a Return Material Authorization Number (RMA #) is required and 
must be clearly displayed on the outside of the shipping carton or a similar 
package affording an equal degree of protection.  
						

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InFocus or the service facility authorized by InFocus will return the 
repaired/replaced Product freight prepaid to the purchaser.
Products returned for Warranty service must be accompanied by a written 
letter that: (i) explains the problem; (ii) provides proof of date of purchase; 
(iii) provides the dealer ’s name; and (iv) provides the model and serial 
number of the Product. Upon request of InFocus Corporation or an autho-
rized repair center for InFocus, proof of legal import must accompany the 
warranty repair Product, otherwise the Product must be returned to the 
place of original purchase, to the manufacturer (Purchaser must bear all tax, 
duty and freight), or the Purchaser must bear charges for the warranty 
repair.
No repair or replacement of Product or part thereof shall extend the Limited 
Warranty period as to the entire Product. Warranty on the repair part and 
workmanship shall only be effective for a period of ninety (90) days follow-
ing the repair or replacement of that part or the remaining period of the 
Product Limited Warranty whichever is greater. InFocus’ or its authorized 
service center ’s policies shall apply and the Consumer will be charged 
accordingly for product returned to an InFocus Authorized Service Center 
after the expiration of the warranty period.LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
IT IS UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED THAT INFOCUS’ LIABILITY SHALL 
NOT EXCEED THE RETURN OF THE AMOUNT OF THE PURCHASE 
PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER Where applicable national law prohibits the 
exclusion or limitation of liability, InFocus excludes or limits its liability to 
the maximum extent permitted by national law.
Limitation on Bringing Action
 - No action, regardless of form, arising out 
of the agreement to purchase the Product may be brought by purchaser 
more than one year after the cause of action has accrued.
Governing Law
 - Any action, regardless of form, arising out of the agree-
ment to purchase the Product is governed by the laws of the state of Ore-
gon, USA.
Mandatory Arbitration
 – Any action, regardless of form, arising out of the 
agreement to purchase the Product is subject to mandatory arbitration. 
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS UNDER 
APPLICABLE NATIONAL LAWS RELATING TO THE SALE OF CON-
SUMER PRODUCTS.