InFocus Projector X8 Quickstart Guide

							
Quick Start
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Status Indicator Panel
 
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Unpack the box
Heres whats included:
Put batteries in the remote
The remote uses 2 AA batteries.
Projector
Computer Cable
CD-ROM
Product Registration
and Reference Guide
Save the box and packing materials.
Please dispose of batteries in an environmentally proper manner.
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Remote
Lens Cap  and Tether
Carry Case
Power Cable
The top of your projector includes a
convenient indicator panel with symbols that
light up to show important status.
For details, see Troubleshooting.
Power/StandbyService Required
High TemperatureReplace Lamp
Please read the safety instructions booklet before setting up
the projector.
Buy a Full-Featured Remote and Other Custom Accessories
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Mini-Plug Audio Y-Cable
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Connect source
Color-coded connections make it easy.
You can connect more than one source if needed.
Connect to: Computer
Connect to: DVD or VCR* (using optional cables)
Computer Cable (included)
Computer
*Also for game console or cable box.
Connect video using either an S-Video or a Composite Video cable
Connect audio using a Mini-Plug to RCA Audio Y-Cable
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Composite Video Cable
Video Cable
Good
Better
Want better sound?
Connect the sources audio output to a 
receiver/amplifier or home theater
system with separate speakers.
S-
DVD or VCR
Audio OutL                  R
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Video Out
USB connection only needed for:
    Presentation control using
    projector remote
    Upgrading projector firmware
To ProjectorRCA Audio Cable
DVD or VCRHome Theater or ReceiverAudio InL                  RAudio OutVideo OutL                  R
or
Got an Apple computer?
You may need an adapter. For more 
information, see How-To Guides at 
www.infocus.com/support/howto
OR
Connect to: Other kinds of sources
How-To Guides are available at www.infocus.com/support/howto
USBis optional
www.infocus.com/store part no. SP-SVIDEO-10M or SP-CPSTVID-5M
Available from A/V dealer or retailer 
						

							
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1    Connect the power cord to the projector
       and to an electrical outlet
2    Turn on the projector
3    Wait for the lamp to warm up
4    Turn on computer or other source
5    Change source if needed
The power light       on the projector will light amber.
Press power (on the projector or remote).
The power light will start blinking green.
After a few seconds, the power light will stop blinking and turn
green. It can take a minute for the lamp to reach full brightness.
If needed, press source (on the projector or remote) to view the
source. You may have to press it more than once.
You may need to press a specific key combination to activate
your laptops external video port. On most laptops, hold down
the FN key while pressing a key labeled CRT/LCD, LCD/VGA,
a monitor icon       , or similar. Key combos for popular models:
Warning: Do not look directly into the lens
when the projector is turned on.
Important: If there is still no video, restart your
computer (first make sure its connected to the
projector and the projector is turned on).
5-10 sec.
Apple F7
Dell Fn+F8
Fujitsu Fn+F10
IBM ThinkPad Fn+F7
Toshiba Fn+F5
Gateway Fn+F3 or Fn+F4
HP/Compaq Fn+F4 or Fn+F6
Sony Fn+F7
source
Turn on projector and source
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After a few seconds, the power light will stop blinking and turn
green. It can take a minute for the lamp to reach full brightness.
Complete laptop activation chart at www.infocus.com/support 
						

							
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1    Height
2    Keystone
3    Zoom and focus
1Hold down the release button on 
top of the projector.
2 Lift the front of the projector to 
the desired height.
3 Release the button.
Press the keystone buttons to
make the picture square.
Adjust zoom first, then focus the
center of the image.
To flip the image, enable Ceiling in the 
System menu (press menu, then select 
Settings > System > Ceiling).
Ceiling mount?
Adjust the picture
Projector Location
As distance increases, the
image gets larger and
moves upwards.
Focus
Zoom
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Lens center line
Diagonal
Screen Size
Distance to Screen
Minimum        Maximum
60 / 1.5m
80 / 2m
92 / 2.3m
150 / 3.8m
81 / 2.4m
1010 / 3.2m
125 / 3.7m
20’2 / 6.1m
910 / 2.9m
131 / 3.9m
15 / 4.5m
246 / 7.5m
Interactive Screen Size and
Distance Calculator
www.infocus.com/calculator
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Accessories
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Press the power button twice
1 Press menu to show menus
2  Press     or     to choose items (or adjust setting)
3  Press select to confirm menu choice
4  Press menu to hide menus
Using the menus
Turn off the projector
Register your product
Read the Reference Guide
Activate your warranty to ensure eligibility for service and support. 
Get special offers and notifications about free product updates. 
The first press shows a confirmation message; the second 
press confirms that you want to power off. 
The power light on the projector will blink while the fan cools 
the lamp. If you need to unplug the projector, wait until the 
fan stops and the power light stops blinking and stays on. 
Note: While the power light is blinking, button presses on the 
projector and remote are ignored.
Controlling your presentations
Connect the computer cable (including USB) to your computer, then use       and      to
move through your presentation slides.
1    Write down your projectors serial number
Its printed on the label on the back of the projector. Youll need it to register (and if 
you ever need to contact support).
Serial number:
Insert the CD-ROM, or go to www.infocus.com/support
The Reference Guide is on the CD-ROM in multiple languages. It covers advanced setup and 
operation, including lamp replacement instructions. The Reference Guide is also available at 
www.infocus.com/support
2    Go to www.infocus.com/register 
						

							
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Troubleshooting
If there is no picture or the picture is blank
 If the power light is off, make sure the power cord is connected and plugged 
into a live electrical outlet. If the power light is amber and not blinking, press 
the power button. 
 Check video source and cables. Make sure the video source (computer, DVD 
player, VCR, etc.) is turned on and cables are securely connected between the 
source and the projector. 
 Make sure your computers video port is enabled. Press the key combination 
that activates your laptops external video port (see step       ). If there is still no 
image, restart your laptop. 
 Press the Source button. You may need to press it several times to view the 
correct source.
  Press the Auto Image button.
If Signal out of range is shown, or the picture looks bad
 Press the Auto Image button. If that doesnt help (and the source is a computer), 
reduce your computers display resolution or vertical refresh rate. 
If the replace lamp light is on
  Turn the projector off and wait at least one minute, then turn it on again. If the 
replace lamp light turns on again, the lamp needs to be replaced. For lamp 
replacement instructions, see the Reference Guide, which is on the included 
CD-ROM or can be downloaded at
If the high temperature light is on
 Turn the projector off and remove anything that may be blocking the air vents 
on its side. Leave the projector off for at least one minute to let it cool before 
turning it on again. Important: Continuous operation at high temperature may 
reduce the lifetime of the lamp and/or projector. 
If the service required light is on
 Turn the projector off and wait at least one minute, then turn it on again. If the 
service required light turns on again, the projector needs to be serviced. See 
below for service contact information. 
More troubleshooting options are in the Reference Guide
  Warning: In the unlikely event of a lamp rupture, particles may be ejected from the projector. 
Keep out of the area under and around the projector when it is turned on. See the safety 
instructions booklet for more details. 
source
The Reference Guide is on the included CD-ROM,
or download it at www.infocus.com/support
www.infocus.com/support 
						

							
We’re here to support you with your new purchase. We can help you with…
•  Determining screen sizes
•  Documentation in other languages
•  Connecting your sources (TV, DVD, Cable/Satellite, Game, etc.)
•  Selecting optional accessories
•  Product warranty protection plans
Warning: Hg - Lamp contains mercury. Manage in accordance with local disposal laws.
See www.lamprecycle.org 
Declaration of ConformityManufacturer: InFocus Corporation, 27500 SW Parkway Ave. Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-8238 USAEuropean Office: Louis Armstrongweg 110, 1311 RL Almere, The NetherlandsWe declare under our sole responsibility that this projector conforms to the following directives and norms: EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, 
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:  IEC 60950-1:1st Edition  
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FCC WarningThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Changes or modifications to this equipment that are not expressly approved by InFocus Corp. may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
EN 55022 WarningThis is a Class A product. In a domestic environment it may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. The typical use is in a conference room, meeting room or auditorium.
CanadaThis Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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