InFocus ScreenPlay 4800 Projector User Manual
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10 Skip this page if you did not connect a USB mouse cable 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) is detected. 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 automatically installed. sp4800_ug_en.fm Page 10 Monday, September 29, 2003 2:08 PM
11 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. You can connect the audio directly to the projector to get sound from the built-in speaker, or you can connect the audio to your stereo system. Before connecting your projector, you should decide which aspect ratio you want to use. The projector ’s Aspect Ratio setting is accessed through the projector ’s Menu. See page 32 for more information. Aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to image height. TV screens are usually 4:3. HDTV and most DVDs are 16:9, which is the default for this projector. If you’re projecting onto a screen, the size/shape of the screen may answer this question for you. If you are projecting onto a blank wall, you don’t have the screen size restriction. What you plan to project will also help you choose between 4:3 and 16:9. Most regular TV shows are 4:3, while most movies are 16:9. If a have a 16:9 screen then you should select an aspect ratio of 16:9 for anamorphic movies or HDTV, and Native for 4:3 content. If you have a 4:3 screen you should still use 16:9 for anamorphic movies or HDTV, but you also have the option of using either 4:3 (to fill the screen) or Native (for direct pixel mapping) for 4:3 content. Keep in mind that anamorphic movies only appear correctly if the DVD player is set to output to a 16:9 television. You can connect the projector to most video devices that can output video. You cannot directly connect the coaxial cable that enters your house from a cable or satellite company, the signal must pass through a tuner first. Exam- ples of tuners are digital cable boxes, VCRs, digital video recorders, and sat- ellite TV boxes. Basically, any device that can change channels is considered a tuner. 4:3 screen 16:9 screen Do Not Use4:3 mode 16:9 mode Native mode (NTSC only) sp4800_ug_en.fm Page 11 Monday, September 29, 2003 2:08 PM
12 Projector and Device Connector GuideThe following should help you find the connectors that you want to use to obtain the best resolution possible from your input devices, such as computers, standard VCRs, DVD players (progressive and interlaced), HDTV sources (1080i, 1035i, and 720P HDTV formats), TV and satellite tuners, camcorders, video games (progressive and interlaced), and laser disc players.Computer connectionsComputer connections involve attaching the computer cable included with the projector from a computer to the Computer In input. Optional connections include attaching the AV cable from computer to projector, connecting the computer monitor to the projector, and connecting a USB cable (not-included) from the computer to the projector to control the mouse through the remote. See page 6 for computer/projector setup information.Video connectionsThe first step for connecting video is deciding what type of output connector you want to connect to the projector. If there is more than one output, select the one with the highest quality. The best quality ranking, with 1 being the highest and 3 being the lowest, is:1 Component video 2 S-video 3 Composite video If you are connecting the projector to HDTV sources, the projector ’s computer (VGA) connector, labeled Video In, should be used. Keep in mind that HDTV and progressive sources should only be handled through the projector ’s VGA connector. The S-video port does not function with progressive sources, even with the Component to S-video adapter. With progressive sources, the Component to VESA adapter must be used. computer in monitor s-video audio in video in USB projector input connectors (out) (HDTV and progressive sources)(component sources) sp4800_ug_en.fm Page 12 Monday, September 29, 2003 2:08 PM
13 Video Device Video Compatibility If Your Device Connector Is Attach to this Labeled Connector on Projector Comments For Setup Instructions, see Standard Broadcast TV (not HDTV) via: cable, digital cable, satellite TV, DVD, or VCR NTSC, PAL, and SECAM formats Component 480iComposite video or S-video Component VideoComposite video or S-video S-video via the Com- ponent to S-video adapterNot for progressive (i.e. HDTV) sources. See next page.Composite video connection on page 15. S-video connection on page 15 Component video connection on page 16 Standard Video CameraNTSC, PAL, and SECAM formats Component 480iComposite video or S-video Component VideoComposite video or S-video S-video via the Com- ponent to S-video adapterNot for progressive (i.e. HDTV) sources See next page.Composite video connection on page 15. S-video connection on page 15 Component video connection on page 16 Standard Video GameNTSC, PAL, and SECAM formats Component 480iComposite video or S-video Component VideoComposite video or S-video S-video via the Com- ponent to S-video adapterNot for progressive (i.e. HDTV) sources See next page.Composite video connection on page 15. S-video connection on page 15 Component video connection on page 16 sp4800_ug_en.fm Page 13 Monday, September 29, 2003 2:08 PM
14 Video Device Video Compatibility If Your Device Connector Is Attach to this Labeled Connector on Projector Comments For Setup Instructions, see HDTV (High Definition TV)1080i, 720p VGA Computer In Not for Component 480iVGA connection on page 16 EDTV (Enhanced Definition TV) Component 480p Component video Computer In (via the Component to VESA adapter)Not for Component 480iComponent video connection on page 16 Progressive DVD1080i, 720p Component 480pVGA Component videoComputer In Computer In (via the Component to VESA adapter)Not for Component 480iVGA connection on page 16 Component video connection on page 16 Progressive Video Game1080i, 720p Component 480pVGA Component videoComputer In Computer In (via the Component to VESA adapter)Not for Component 480iVGA connection on page 16 Component video connection on page 16 sp4800_ug_en.fm Page 14 Monday, September 29, 2003 2:08 PM
15 Video device connectionsComposite video connectionPlug the AV cable’s yellow connector into the video-out connector on your video device. Plug the cable’s other yellow connector into the yellow Video In connector on the projector. Plug the AV cable’s blue connector into the blue Audio In connector on the projector. Plug the AV cable’s white connec- tor into the left white out connector on the video device. Plug the AV cable’s red connector into the right audio out connector on the video device. Keep in mind that video output from composite connections are not as high quality as S-video or component.S-video connectionIf your video device uses a round, four-prong S-video connector, plug an S- video cable into the S-video connector on your video device and into the S- video connector on the projector. Also, plug the red and white AV cable con- nectors into your video device’s audio out connectors ,and the blue audio connector into your projector ’s Audio In connector Keep in mind that S-video delivers higher quality video output than com- posite, but not as high quality video output as component. connect AV cable connect S-video sp4800_ug_en.fm Page 15 Monday, September 29, 2003 2:08 PM
16 Component video connectionIf your video device has component connectors, use the Component to S- video adapter. For HD and progressive sources use the Component to VESA adapter along with a Component cable (not included). Plug the Component cable into the video device. Plug the other end of the Component cable into one of the two adapter ’s and plug the adapter into the projector ’s S-video (for S-video) or Computer in (for VESA) connector. Component connection offers the highest quality video output.VGA connectionIf your video device has a 15-pin VGA output, plug one end of the com- puter cable to the VGA connector on your video source. This connector may be labeled “To Monitor” on the video source. Plug the other end of the cable into the Computer In connector on the projector. For audio, connect the white and red AV cable connectors into your video device. Plug the blue connector into the projector ’s Audio In connector. Connect the power cord to the Pow e r connector on the side of the projector and to your electrical outlet. NOTE: Always use the power cord that shipped with the projector. connect component cables via Componentto S-video adapter or via Component to VESA adapter Component to VESA Component to S-video connect VGA cable and AV cable connect power cable sp4800_ug_en.fm Page 16 Monday, September 29, 2003 2:08 PM
17 Displaying videoRemove the lens cap. To g g l e t h e 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 20. 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 keypad. ? No image? Get help on page 21.Adjusting the imageAdjust the height of the projector by pressing the release button to extend the foot. Rotate the leveling foot at the rear of the projector, if necessary. Position the projector the desired distance from the screen at a 90 degree angle to the screen. See page 41 for a table listing screen sizes and distances to the screen. remove lens captoggle Power switchturn on video device adjust height rotate leveling foot elevator foot release button adjust distance sp4800_ug_en.fm Page 17 Monday, September 29, 2003 2:08 PM
18 Adjust the zoom and focus. If the image is not square, adjust the keystone using the buttons on the key- pad. Press the top Key s t o n e button to reduce the upper part of the image, and press the bottom Keys to ne button to reduce the lower part. Adjust the volume on the keypad. Adjust the Contrast, Brightness, Color, Tint, or Aspect Ratio in the Picture menu. See page 32 for help with the menus and these adjustments. For Aspect Ratio, keep in mind that DVD players must be configured for 16:9 in order to view the highest quality image. For more information regarding Aspect Ratio, see page 11. adjust zoom and focus focus(thin ring) (thick ring)zoom adjust keystoneadjust volumeadjust Picture menu optionsincluding Aspect Ratio sp4800_ug_en.fm Page 18 Monday, September 29, 2003 2:08 PM
19 Shutting down the projectorThe projector automatically displays a black screen after no active source is detected for 30 minutes. This black screen helps preserve the life of the pro- jector. The image returns when an active source is detected or a remote or keypad button is pressed.Pow e r S av eThe projector also has a Power Save feature that automatically turns the lamp off after no active sources are detected and no user interaction with the projector is performed for 20 minutes. By default, this feature is off. See page 35.Turning off the projectorYou can turn the projector off simply by toggling the power switch to the off position. You can also press the remote’s Power button to place the projector in the Off state while it is running. When the Power button is pressed twice (once to start the power-down process and a second time to verify that you want to power the projector off), the lamp turns off and the LED blinks green for one (1) minute while the fans continue to run to cool the lamp. While the LED is blinking green, the projector does not accept any keypad and remote control input. When the lamp has cooled, the LED lights solid green and the fans slow down to minimal speed. To turn off the projector, toggle the power switch to the off position. NOTE: Once the projector has been toggled off, you must wait for one (1) minute before turning the projector on again. This allows the lamp to prop- erly cool. However, if the remote was used to power the projector to the Off state you do not need to wait one minute to turn it on again. Troubleshooting your setupIf your image appears correctly on the screen, skip to the next section. If it does not, troubleshoot the setup. The LED on top of the projector indicates the state of the projector and can help you troubleshoot. The following tables show common problems. In some cases, more than one possible solution is provided. Try the solutions in the order they are pre- sented. When the problem is solved, you can skip the additional solutions. Table 1: LED behavior and meaning LED color/behavior Meaning solid green The power switch has been toggled on and the software has initialized or the pro- jector has been powered off via the remote. blinking green The power switch has been toggled on and the software is initializing, or the pro- jector is powering down and the fans are running to cool the lamp. blinking red see page 41 for more informationA fan or lamp failure has occurred. Make sure the vents aren’t blocked (see page 25).Turn off the projector and wait one minute, then turn the projector on again. If the projector has been working for up to 4,000 hours or more (page 37), replace the lamp and reset the lamp timer. Contact Technical Support if the problem persists . solid red An unidentifiable error : please contact Technical Support. sp4800_ug_en.fm Page 19 Monday, September 29, 2003 2:08 PM