User manual INFOCUS X1A

X1a MULTI-USE PERFORMANCE USER'S GUIDE Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer: 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 that 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 April, 2004 FCC Warning Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: --Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. --Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. --Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. --Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Trademarks Apple, Macintosh, and PowerBook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. IBM is a trademark or registered trademark of International Business Machines, Inc. Microsoft, PowerPoint, and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. InFocus, ProjectorManager, ProjectorNet, LiteShow, and LP are trademarks or registered trademarks of InFocus Corporation. Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Agency Approvals UL, CUL, NOM, IRAM, GOST, C-tick Other specific Country Approvals may apply. Please see product certification label. InFocus reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time without notice. 2 Table of Contents Introduction Positioning the projector Projector and Device Connector Guide Computer connections Video connections Connecting a computer source Required computer connections Optional computer connections Displaying a computer source image Adjusting the image Using the projector with Windows 98 for the first time Connecting a video device Video device connections Composite video connection S-video connection VESA connection Component video connection Displaying video Adjusting the image Shutting down the projector Troubleshooting your setup Using the optional remote control Using the audio Using the keypad buttons Optimizing computer images Presentation features Optimizing video images Customizing the projector Using the menus Picture menu Settings menu Maintenance Cleaning the Lens Replacing the Projection Lamp Cleaning the Lamp Housing Screens Using the security lock Appendix Projected Image Size Red LED Behavior and Projector Errors 5 7 8 8 8 11 11 11 12 13 14 16 17 17 17 18 18 19 19 21 21 29 30 31 32 32 33 33 34 35 38 41 41 41 43 43 44 44 44 If you are experienced in setting up projection systems, use the Quick Setup card that is included with the projector. For complete details on connecting and operating the projector, refer to this User's Guide. Electronic versions of this User's Guide in multiple languages are available on the included CD and on our website. The website also has technical specifications (an interactive image size calculator, laptop activation commands, connector pin outs, a glossary, the product data sheet), a web store to buy accessories, and a page for online registration. 3 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 place 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 approved ceiling mounts. Use only the power cord provided. A surge-protected power strip is recommended. Refer to this manual for proper startup and shutdown procedures. In the unlikely event of the lamp rupturing, discard any edible items placed in the surrounding area and thoroughly clean the area along all sides of the projector. Wash hands after cleaning the area and handling the ruptured lamp. This product has a lamp which contains a very small amount of mercury. Dispose of it as required by local, state or federal ordinances and regulations. For more information see www.eiae.org. Do not place objects or people in the 2 foot (.6m) area along the front of the projector. For ceiling mount applications, this area should be 5 feet (1.5m). .6m) 2 ft ( · · · · · Follow these instructions to help ensure image quality and lamp life over the life of the projector. Failure to follow these instructions may affect the warranty. For complete details of the warranty, see the Warranty section at the end of this User's Guide. 5 ft (1.5m) 4 Introduction Your new digital projector is simple to connect, easy to use, and straightforward to maintain. It is a versatile projector that is flexible enough for business presentations and home video viewing too. It has native SVGA 800x600 resolution and is compatible with a wide variety of computers and video devices, including: · Most standard VCRs, DVD players (progressive and interlaced), progressive DVD, HDTV sources, TV and satellite tuners, camcorders, video games, and laser disc players. IBM-compatible computers, including laptops, up to 1024x768 resolution. Apple® Macintosh® and PowerBook® computers up to 1024x768 resolution. remote control receiver (IR) focus (thin ring) speaker keypad power cord connector power switch adjustable foot release zoom (thick ring) tethered lens cap · · Product specifications To read the latest specifications on your multimedia projector, be sure to visit our website, as specifications are subject to change. Web address information is located on the back inside cover of this User's Guide. Accessories The standard accessories that came with your projector can be found on the included packing list. Optional accessories are listed in the Accessories catalog that came with the projector and can also found on our website. See the inside back cover for the Web address. lamp housing door Online Registration Register your projector on our website to receive product updates, announcements, and registration incentives. See the inside back cover for the Web address. connector panel adjustable foot security lock 5 Connector Panel The projector provides both computer and video connection options, including: · · · · USB VESA for computer and video S-video Composite RCA audio/video RCA audio/video USB computer S-video 6 Positioning the projector . 12 To 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 equipment. Here are some general guidelines: · · Position the projector on a flat surface at a right angle to the screen. The projector must be at least 4.9 feet (1.49m) from the projection screen. Position the projector within 10 feet (3m) of your power source and within 6 feet (1.8m) of your video device (unless you purchase extension cables). To ensure adequate cable access, do not place the projector within 6 inches (.15m) of a wall or other object. If you are installing the projector on the ceiling, refer to the installation guide that comes with the Ceiling Mount Kit for more information. To turn the image upside down, see "Ceiling" on page 39. We recommend using an authorized ceiling mount. Position the projector the desired distance from the screen. The distance from the lens of the projector to the screen, the zoom setting, and the video format determine the size of the projected image. The top illustration to the right shows three projected image sizes. For more information about image sizes at different distances, see "Projected Image Size" on page 45. The image exits the projector at a given angle. This image offset is 112.2% when the projector is in 4:3 mode (default mode). This means that if you have an image 10' high, the bottom of the image will be 1.22' above the center of the lens. This image offset is 132.9% when the projector is in 16:9 mode. This means that if you have an image 10' high, the bottom of the image will be 3.29' above the center of the lens. See "Connecting a video device" on page 16 for additional information on 16:9 and 4:3 modes. bottom of image 3.29 ft above center of lens lens center bottom of image 1.22 ft above center of lens 5 f t. 5 ft. 3 3. ft. 19 ft. 4.8 ft. 7.5 ft. 10 ft high image Projection angle in 4:3 mode (default) · · lens center · 10 ft high image Projection angle in 16:9 mode · · 7 Projector and Device Connector Guide The 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), HD sources (1080i and 720P HDTV formats), TV and satellite tuners, camcorders, video games (progressive and interlaced), and laser disc players. Computer connections Computer connections involve attaching the computer cable included with the projector from a computer to the Computer In input. Optional connections include connecting a USB cable from the computer to the projector to advance slides in PowerPointTM presentations. See page 11 for setup computer/projector setup information. Video connections The first step for connecting video is deciding what type of output connector you want to connect to the projector has. If your video device has more than one output, select the one with the highest quality. The quality rankings (with 1 being the highest and 3 being the lowest) are: 1 Component video 2 S-video 3 Composite video If you are connecting the projector to HDTV sources, the projector's computer (VESA) connector, labeled Computer In, should be used. Keep in mind that HDTV and progressive sources should only be handled through the projector's VESA connector. The S-video port does not function with progressive sources, even with a Component to S-video adapter. With progressive sources, a Component to VESA adapter must be used. Projector Input Connectors Audio/Visual (composite) USB S-video Computer In (HD and progressive sources) 8 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 formats Composite video or S-video Composite video or S-video Composite video connection on page 17. S-video connection on page 17 Not for progressive (i.e. HDTV) sources. See page 10. Standard Video Camera NTSC, PAL, and SECAM formats Composite video or S-video Composite video or S-video Composite video connection on page 17. S-video connection on page 17 Not for progressive (i.e. HDTV) sources. See page 10. Standard Video Game NTSC, PAL, and SECAM formats Composite video or S-video Composite video or S-video Composite video connection on page 17. S-video connection on page 17 Not for progressive (i.e. HDTV) sources. See page 10. 9 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 video Computer In Computer In via optional VESA to Component adapter Computer In via optional VESA to Component adapter VESA connection on page 18 Component video connection on page 18 Component video connection on page 18 Not for Component 480i. EDTV (Enhanced Definition TV Component 480p, 576p Component video Not for Component 480i. 1080i, 720p Progressive DVD Component 480p VGA Component video Computer In Computer In via optional VESA to Component adapter VESA connection on page 18 Component video connection on page 18 Not for Component 480i. 1080i, 720p Progressive Video Game Component 480p VGA Component video Computer In Computer In via optional VESA to Component adapter VESA connection on page 18 Component video connection on page 18 Not for Component 480i. 10 Connecting a computer source Required computer connections Connect one end of the provided computer cable (see page 16 for connecting video devices) to the Computer In connector on the projector. Connect the other end to the VESA port 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. Some Macintosh computers do not have a standard VESA-out video port. If the supplied computer cable will not connect to your computer, purchase the appropriate adapter from your Apple reseller. Connect the black power cord to the Power connector on the side of the projector and to your electrical outlet. NOTE: Always use the power cord that shipped with the projector. connect computer cable connect power cable Optional computer connections To have sound with your presentation, connect an audio cable to your computer and to the red and/or white Audio In connectors on the projector. To advance slides in a PowerPoint presentation using the optional remote, plug the USB connector on the computer cable into the USB mouse connector on your computer. USB drivers must be installed to use the USB feature. For more information For more information, see page 14. To advance slides in a PowerPoint presentation using the optional remote, plug the USB connector on the computer cable into the USB mouse connector on your computer. USB drivers must be installed to use the USB feature. For more information For more information, see page 14. connect audio cable connect USB cable 11 Displaying a computer source image Remove the lens cap. remove lens cap Toggle the Power 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. toggle Power switch Turn on your computer. The computer's image should appear on the projection screen. If it doesn't, press the Computer button on the projector's keypad. If your computer has Windows 98 as its operating system, see "Using the projector with Windows 98 for the first time" on page 14 regarding the driver setup process. turn on computer Make sure your laptop's external video port is active. Many laptops do not automatically turn on their external video port when a projector is connected. Usually a key combination like FN + F8 or CRT/LCD key turns the external display on and off. Locate a function key labeled CRT/LCD or a function key with a monitor symbol. Press FN and the labeled function key simultaneously. Refer to your laptop's documentation to learn your laptop's key combination. ? No laptop image? Try pressing the Auto Image button on the keypad. Get help on page 22. activate laptop's external port monitor key or LCD/CRT key FN key 12 Adjusting the image If 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 45 for a table listing screen sizes and distances. elevator foot adjust distance release button adjust height rotate leveling foot Adjust the zoom or focus. adjust zoom or focus focus (thin ring) zoom (thick ring) If the image is not square, adjust the keystone using the buttons on the keypad. Press the top Keystone button to reduce the upper part of the image, and press the bottom Keystone button to reduce the lower part. adjust keystone Adjust the Contrast or Brightness in the Picture menu. See page 36 for help with these menu adjustments. adjust Picture menu 13 Using the projector with Windows 98 for the first time The 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 Wizard to load the correct driver (which was installed with your Windows operating system). If you are running Windows 2000 or Windows ME, skip these steps and go to "Adjusting the image" on page 13. a a Click Next to begin searching for the driver. b b Make sure "Search for the best driver" is selected, then click Next. c Uncheck any checked boxes, then click Next. Windows automatically locates the driver. If this driver has been removed, reload the driver using your Windows operating system CD. c d When Windows finds the driver, you are ready to install it. Click Next. d 14 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). 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. 15 Connecting a video device You 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 connectors. You can connect the audio directly to the projector to get sound from the built-in speaker. 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. Examples of tuners are digital cable boxes, VCRs, digital video recorders, and satellite TV boxes. Basically, any device that can change channels is considered a tuner. 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 Picture Menu. See page 36 for more information. 4:3 screen 16:9 screen Do Not Use 4:3 mode 16:9 mode What is Aspect Ratio? Aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to image height. TV screens are usually 4:3, which is the default for this projector. HDTV and most DVDs are 16:9. If you're projecting onto a screen, the size/shape of the screen may determine which aspect ratio to use. 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 TV shows are 4:3, while most movies are 16:9. If you 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. Native mode (NTSC only) 16 Video device connections Composite video connection Plug the provided A/V cable's yellow connector into the video-out connector 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 connector on the projector, and plug the remaining red connector into the red audio in connector on the projector. Keep in mind that video output from composite connections are not as high quality as S-video. connect A/V cable S-video connection If your video device uses a round, four-prong S-video connector, plug an S-video cable (available as an optional accessory) into the S-video connector on your video device and into the S-video connector on the projector. Use the A/V cable's red and white audio connectors as described directly above (the yellow connectors on the A/V cable are not used). Keep in mind that S-video delivers higher quality video output than composite. connect S-video and A/V cables 17 VESA connection If 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 connector may be labeled "To Monitor" on the video source. Plug the computer cable into the Computer In connector on the projector. 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 used). connect computer and A/V cables Component video connection If your HD video device has component connectors, an optional Component to VESA adapter can be used. Plug the component cable into the video device. Plug the other end of the component cable into the adapter and plug the adapter Computer in (for VESA) connector. 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 used). Component offers the highest quality video output. connect via Component to VESA adapter and A/V cables Component to VESA A/V cables connect power cable Connect the power cord to the Power connector on the side of the projector and to your electrical outlet. NOTE: Always use the power cord that shipped with the projector. 18 Displaying video Remove the lens cap. remove lens cap Toggle the Power 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 keypad. ? No image? Try pressing the Source or Auto Image Get help on page 22. toggle Power switch turn on video device Adjusting the image Adjust 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. adjust height rotate leveling foot elevator foot release button Position the projector the desired distance from the screen at a 90 degree angle to the screen. See page 45 for a table listing screen sizes and distances to the screen. adjust distance 19 Adjust the zoom and focus. adjust zoom and focus focus (thin ring) zoom (thick ring) If the image is not square, adjust the keystone using the buttons on the keypad. Press the top Keystone button to reduce the upper part of the image, and press the bottom Keystone button to reduce the lower part. adjust keystone Adjust the volume on the keypad. adjust volume Adjust the Contrast, Brightness, Color, Tint, or Aspect Ratio in the Picture menu. See page 36 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 16. adjust Picture menu options including Aspect Ratio 20