InFocus IN1500 P1501 User's Manual
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1. turn off and unplug projector wait 60 minutes INDEX Numerics 16x9 vs 4x3 12 5 volt DC output 4 A AC Power On 30 Advanced menu 29 Apply Preset 28 Aspect Ratio 12 28 30 Audio In Computer connector 9 Audio In connector 13 Auto Image 30 Auto Off Time 30 Auto Source 30 B Blank Key 30 Blank Screen 30 Brightness 28 BrilliantColor 29 C Cable box 12 Ceiling Mount 30 Cleaning the lens 33 Closed Captions 30 Color Space 29 Color Temperature 29 Computer In connector 9 Connecting external speakers 23 computer 9 video device 12 Connector on Projector 7 8 Connector panel 4 Contacting InFocus 21 Contrast 28 Custom Key 30 25 Customer service contact information 21 Customizing the projector 26 D DVDs 28 F Factory Reset 32 Focus 11 Force wide 29 Freeze Screen 30 G Gamma 29 H HDMI 1 3 connection 13 HDMI DDC 30 HDTV 6 28 Horizontal 29 I Image size 5 optimization 25 K Key Click 30 Keypad buttons 24 Keystone 28 keystone adjusting 11 L Lamp hours resetting 35 Lamp Low Power 30 Language 30 Laptop video port activation 10 LEDs 14 Leveling foot 11 LitePort M Maintaining the projector 33 Menu button 27 Menu usage 27 Mute 30 o Optimizing images 25 Optimizing video 26 Overscan 29 30 P Phase 29 Picture menu 28 Power connector 9 Power cord 9 Power Sounds 30 Power up Source 30 Presentation features 25 Projection distance 5 Projector connector panel 4 customization 262. Apply Preset Presets are provided that optimize the projector for displaying computer presentations and video images under certain conditions There is also a user definable preset To set this preset adjust the image and select Save User in the Presets menu You can recall these settings in the future by selecting the User preset Keystone adjusts the image vertically and makes a squarer image You can also adjust keystone from the keypad Digital Zoom changes the size of projector s display area If the display area has been resized by this setting it can be moved by changing the Horz Shift and Vert Shift settings Horz Shift Vert Shift moves the display area horizontally or vertically if its size has been changed by the Digital Zoom setting Batic Picture a Brightness u Lunirast a Sharpness Maximum Lolar o Tint n Asport Ratia Aula Apply Preset Ke ystanp 0 Basic Picture menu Basic Picture PS Brightness o Contrast 0 Maximum Sharpness Color Tint EOE Apply Preset Keystone Aspect ratio increasing keystone t I decreasing keystone Advanced Picture menu BrilliantColor produces an expanded on screen color spectrum that delivers enhanced color saturation for bright true to life images Choose Normal Look for most video sources and Bright Look for most computer sources White Peaking increases the brightness of whites that are near 100 C
3. 2 Turn on your projector if needed 3 Remove the USB flash drive from your computer and plug it into the LitePort connector on the rear of the projector 4 The projector will start a slide show of the images found if you see image thumbnails instead see To Start the Slide Show section below 5 To go to the next image in the slide show press the Down or Right arrow button on the projector keypad or remote To go to the previous image press the Up or Left arrow button Controlling LitePort When you plug a USB flash drive into the projector s LitePort connector the projector will scan the drive and then either start a slide show or show image thumbnails To stop the slide show and view thumbnails Press the Select button during the slide show In Thumbnails view the name of the current folder the current image number and the total number of images in that folder are shown at the bottom of the screen While viewing thumbnails press the arrow buttons to scroll through the 32 thumbnails or press Select when an image is highlighted to start the slide show or press Select when a folder is highlighted to open that folder To start the slide show While viewing thumbnails press the arrow buttons to highlight a thumbnail then press the Select button to start the slide show at the highlighted image To change the image during the slide show Press the Down or Right button to go to the next image or press the Up or Left arrow but
4. EN WI f p EN WI w BA oe InFocus certified Regulatory models P1501 P1503 Bright Ideas Made Brilliant 009 1313 02 DISPERINDAG No 0287 1 824 51 09 03 Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer InFocus Corporation 13190 SW 68th Parkway Portland Oregon 97223 8368 USA We declare under our sole responsibility that this projector conforms to the following directives and norms EuP Directive 2005 32 EC EMC Directive 2004 108 EC EMC EN 55022 EN 55024 EN 61000 3 2 EN 61000 3 3 Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC Safety IEC 60950 1 2005 MOD Trademarks DisplayLink is a trademark of DisplayLink Corporation 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 DLP and the DLP logo are registered trademarks of Texas Instruments and BrilliantColor is a trademark of Texas Instruments InFocus In Focus and INFOCUS stylized are either registered trademarks or trademarks of InFocus Corporation in the United States and other countries FCC Warning This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful int
5. Table 2 IN1503 Range of distance to the screen for a given screen size Distance to screen Minimum Maximum Diagonal Screen distance inches Distance Size inches m m inches m 90 2 3 55 1 4 66 1 7 150 3 8 92 2 3 110 2 8 Connecting a computer source DisplayLink connect USB cable If you have a Windows or Macintosh computer connect the USB cable between your computer s USB port and the projector s DisplayLink connector Then to amp begin installation of the DisplayLink software Windows Follow the instructions on the screen Macintosh A folder will open containing a file named DisplayLink Installer pkg Open that file and follow the instructions on the screen connect VGA cable For detailed DisplayLink instructions and troubleshooting and to download the Er latest DisplayLink software go to www infocus com support displaylink D es 1 D IE 6 i if VGA connection Connect one end of the provided computer cable to the VGA connector on the projector and the other to the VGA connector on your computer If you are using a connect power cord desktop computer you will need to disconnect the monitor cable from the computer s video port first Connecting power Connect the black power cord to the Power connect
6. es cs a EE x OS O S S C TIT If your computer is using the projector s DisplayLink connector see the DisplayLink Software User s Guide for troubleshooting Computer image projected information Press the Source button 3 activate laptop s external port Startup Screen e 0 gs0 Q Restart laptop T What do you want the computer to do C Stand by ig Ce C Restart in MS DOS mode Cancel Help down 14 Problem Solution Result No computer image just the words Signal out of range A signal out of the range Press the Auto Image button on keypad adjust computer refresh rate in Control Panel gt Display gt Settings gt Advanced gt Adapter location varies by operating system de dvd nn ad WVODSEDL R fteshra e Se TES You may also need to set a different resolution on your computer as shown in the following problem image fuzzy or cropped Computer image projected Only my laptop s background appears not the Desktop icons If your computer is using the DisplayLink connector use DisplayLink Manager software to change the display mode from Extended Desktop to Duplicated Desktop See the DisplayLink Software User s Guide for more information Disable Extend my Windows Desktop in Control Panel gt Display gt Setting
7. or off ome Advanced Picture A BrililantColor white Peaking Colar Temp Force Wide orf Oversean ow Phase syne threshold Tracking Advanced Picture menu Status and Service Suurce Inin Prujector Inte Reset Lamp Hours Factory Reset Service Code Status and Service menu Normal Look Warmest Basic Picture menu To adjust the following settings highlight the setting press Select use the up and down arrows to adjust the values then press Select to confirm the changes Brightness changes the intensity of the image Contrast controls the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the picture and changes the amount of black and white in the image Sharpness video sources only changes the clarity of the edges of a video image Select a sharpness setting Color adjusts a video image from black and white to fully saturated color The color setting applies to video sources only Tint adjusts the red green color balance in the image of NTSC video images The tint setting applies to NTSC video sources only Aspect Ratio 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 Select Auto to have the projector choose the ratio Choose Native to see the unmodified input with no resizing by the projector Select 16 9 to watch enhanced widescreen DVDs For more information regarding Aspect Ratio see page 11
8. press the top Keystone button to reduce the upper part of the image and press the bottom Keystone button to reduce the lower part If the left or right side of the screen is larger or smaller the other you can turn the projector to the left or to the right a few degrees to square the image Adjust the Contrast or Brightness in the Basic Picture menu See page 27 for help with these menu 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 height release button elevator foot adjust distance adjust zoom or focus focus front ring zoom rear ring A lt Annt Artt SSSSSSSV adjust keystone keystone adjust Basic Picture menu menu B 10 Basit Pietur Brightness onoo Enntrast Dona Color Tint Aspet Ratis Apply Preset What is Aspect Ratio Aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to image height Standard TV screens and older laptops are 4 3 HDTV and most DVDs are 16 9 and widescreen computers are 16 10 If you are projecting onto a screen the size shape of the screen will influence the aspect ratio you decide to use If you are projecting onto a blank wall there are no screen size restrictions What you plan to project will also help you choose between 4 3 16 9 or 16 10 Many TV shows are 4 3 while most movies
9. Canada Agency Approvals cTUVus Other specific Country Approvals may apply Please see product certification label This document applies to regulatory models P1501 and P1503 Input ratings 100 240Vac 2 9A 50 60Hz InFocus reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time without notice Table of Contents Introduction Positioning the projector Projector and device connector guide Connecting a computer source Required computer connections DisplayLink or VGA Optional computer connections Displaying an image Adjusting the image Connecting a video device Video device connections Composite video connection HDMI 1 3 connection VGA connection Component video connection Shutting down the projector Troubleshooting your setup Using the remote control Using the audio Using the keypad buttons Optimizing computer images Presentation features Optimizing video images Customizing the projector Using the menus Basic Picture menu Advanced Picture menu Setup menu Status and Service menu Maintenance Cleaning the lens Using the security lock Replacing the projection lamp ONNW 10 11 12 13 13 13 13 13 14 14 22 23 24 25 25 26 26 27 28 29 30 32 33 33 33 34 Important Operating Considerations for Safety e Refer to this guide for proper startup and shutdown procedures Follow all warnings and cautions in this manual and on the projector Place the projector in a horizontal posit
10. Lamp turns on Startup Still need assistance If you need assistance visit our website at www infocus com service or call us Check out our HOW TO section there for additional information on using this projector for home theater or gaming applications See the Quick Start Poster Booklet for support contact information This product is backed by a limited warranty An extended warranty plan may be purchased from your dealer When sending the projector in for repair we recommend shipping the unit in its original packing material or having a professional packaging company pack the unit Please insure your shipment for its full value 20 Using the remote control e Resize button to switch among aspect ratios see page 27 e Help button to get help with connecting sources and improving the picture The remote uses two 2 AA batteries They are easily installed by removing the cover from the remote s back aligning the and ends of the batteries sliding them j i i into place and then replacing the cover e Make sure the batteries are installed in the proper orientation and are not dead Troubleshooting the remote e Make sure you re pointing the remote at the projector or the screen not the Caution are computer and are within the remote range of 15 feet 4 5m For best results e When disposing of the batteries be sure to do so in an enviromentally proper point the remote at the projector manner
11. Screen option lets you change the appearance of the blank screen and start up screen page 30 e Two options Auto Off and Screen Save Time are provided to automatically shut down the projector after several minutes of inactivity or display a black screen This helps preserve lamp life page 29 Optimizing video images After your video device is connected properly and the image is on the screen you can optimize the image using the onscreen menus For general information on using the menus see page 26 Adjust the Keystone Contrast Brightness Color or Tint in the Basic Picture menu page 27 Change the Aspect Ratio Choose the option that best fits your input source page 27 Select a Sharpness setting page 27 Adjust the Color Temperature Select a listed warmth value page 28 Turn on Overscan to remove noise on the edges of the image page 28 25 Customizing the projector You can customize the projector for your specific setup and needs See page 29 to page 30 for details on these features For rear projection turn Rear Project on in the Setup menu For ceiling mounted projection turn Ceiling Mount on in the Setup menu Specify which source the projector checks first for active video during power up Specify the function of the Custom key on the remote Turn the projector s display messages on and off Turn on power saving features Specify appearance of blank screen and startup screen Specify the
12. and you cannot select the LitePort input source as described above Check the format of your USB storage device LitePort only supports USB storage devices formatted as FAT32 Devices formatted as NTFS and non storage devices such as cameras are not supported If images saved by PowerPoint are low quality Make sure to do step 3 when following the steps in the Displaying PowerPoint Slides section above 34 Maintenance Cleaning the lens 1 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 WARNINGS Turn the projector off and unplug power cord before cleaning any part of the projector Do not touch or block the projector lens with any objects as this can damage the projector lens Use the lens cap when the projector is not in use and during transport Scratches gouges and other lens damage are not covered by the product warranty Do not open any cover on the projector except the lamp cover Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening and removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage and other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel security lock Using the securit
13. are 16 9 If you have a 16 9 screen then you should select an aspect ratio of 16 9 for widescreen movies or HDTV and Native for 4 3 content If you have a 4 3 screen you should still use 16 9 for widescreen 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 Force Wide can also be enabled to automatically resize less common aspect ratios to 16 10 11 4 3 screen 16 9 screen 4 3 mode 16 9 mode Native mode NTSC only 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 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 system 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 acc
14. based on the input signal it receives The video standard options may vary depending on your region of the world If the projector is unable to detect the correct standard the colors may not look right or the image may appear torn If this happens manually select a video standard by selecting NTSC PAL or SECAM from the Video Standard menu Closed Captions controls closed caption display while audio is not muted If this setting is not off and audio is not muted and the source is NTSC and contains captions on the selected channel then the projector must display caption text overlaid on the image Ceiling Mount turns the image upside down for ceiling mounted projection Rear Project reverses the image so you can project from behind a translucent screen Auto Keystone automatically adjusts vertical image Prevent PC Screen Saver prevents your computer from going into Screen Save mode The projector must be connected to the PC via a USB cable for this feature to work Search Screen allows you to display a blank screen instead of the default screen at startup and when no source is detected Take Snapshot captures the current image and allows it to be used as the search screen image Disable Snapshot allows the user to disable the snapshot capability Show Messages displays status messages such as Searching in the lower left corner of the screen Menu Offset allows you to change the position of the
15. cause injury e Do not touch the glass surface of the lamp module Fingerprints can obscure projection sharpness and may cause the glass to shatter e Be extremely careful when removing the lamp housing In the unlikely event that the lamp ruptures small glass fragments may be generated The lamp module is designed to contain most of these fragments but use caution when removing it e Before replacing a ruptured lamp clean the lamp compartment and dispose of cleaning materials Wash hands after lamp replacement e When replacing the lamp while the projector is ceiling mounted wear protective eyewear to prevent eye injury 36 mnt A wm Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord Wait 60 minutes to allow the projector to cool thoroughly Remove the lamp door by a removing the screw on the side of the lamp door b lifting the door off Loosen the captive screw that attaches the lamp housing to the projector Carefully remove the lamp housing Dispose of the lamp in an environmentally proper manner Install the new lamp housing and tighten the screw Re attach the lamp connector to the projector Replace the lamp door by sliding it into place Plug in the power cord and press the Power button to turn the projector back on To reset the lamp hour timer navigate to the Status and Service menu and select Reset Lamp Hours See page 31 for details Status and Service Suuree Infa Service Code 37
16. image Size 5 keypad buttons 24 maintenance 33 menus 27 offset 5 registering 3 security lock 33 status indicator panel 14 connecting computers 9 connecting video devices 12 positioning 5 setting up 5 shutting down 14 troubleshooting problems 14 Projector Info 30 R Rear 31 Registering your projector 3 remote control 22 Reset 32 Resetting the projector 32 RS 232 4 S Safety Considerations 2 Screen Aspect 12 Screen Save 14 30 Search Screen 31 Security lock 33 Service 32 Service Code 32 Sharpness 28 Shutting down the projector 14 Source 30 Source Info 30 Status indicator panel 14 Sync Threshold 29 T Tint 28 Tracking 29 Troubleshooting 14 TV tuner 12 U USB 4 9 vV Vertical 29 video optimizing 26 Video Standard 30 Volume button 23 W Warranty 21 White Peaking 29 Z Zoom 11 39
17. onscreen display Key Click turns the key click sound on or off When this setting is on pressing keys on the keypad causes the projector s speaker to play a click sound Custom Key allows you to assign a different function to the Custom button allowing you to quickly and easily use the effect Highlight an effect and press Select to choose a different one Source Info the default action Shows the Source Info menu e Projector Info shows the Projector Info menu e Aspect Ratio toggles among 4 3 16 9 and Native see page 11 and page 27 e Auto Image resets the projector to the source page 23 e Overscan removes noise around the image e Blank Screen displays an empty screen e Freeze Screen pauses the projected image e Mute turns off all sound e AV Mute enables or disables AV Mute function e Source cycles through available sources e Closed Captions enables or disables Closed Captions Blank Key select what to display when the blank key on the remote is pressed your custom snapshot a solid color screen blue black or white the factory logo screen a timer or test patterns The timer option is useful for classroom tests or break times during meetings AC Power On When this feature is on the projector automatically turns on when electrical power is connected This allows control of ceiling mounted projectors with a wall power switch Auto Off Time automatically turns the projector off afte
18. projector s LitePort connector 10 On the projector navigate to the folder created in step 8 and then start the slide show for instructions on navigating and controlling the slide show see the Controlling LitePort section above NOTE PowerPoint embedded videos transition effects and animations are not included when saving as JPEG However you can select a LitePort slideshow transition effect by changing the Effect in the LitePort menu Troubleshooting LitePort If images load slowly Make sure you are using a newer USB 2 0 compatible high speed USB flash drive Larger image file sizes may also slow down the player to reduce file size use an image editing program on your computer to resize images smaller for the best balance between image quality and speed resize images to be 1024 pixels wide If no images are found or some images are not shown or you only see folder thumbnails but no images Make sure that images are JPEG file type file extensions JPEG and JPG other file types are not supported and will be ignored If you see a blank screen or a logo or the wrong input source computer video etc instead of your images Keep pressing the Source button on the keypad or remote until the LitePort message is displayed if you still don t see any images make sure the USB flash drive is correctly and completely plugged into the projector s LitePort connector If nothing happens when you connect your USB flash drive
19. Ifthe remote control gets wet wipe it dry immediately e Avoid excessive heat and humidity e Ensure the batteries polarity is aligned correctly navigation e Do not mix new and old batteries together or mix different types of batteries buttons together e Replace the batteries as soon as they run out e Remove batteries from the remote control when storing or not in use for a pro longed period To operate point the remote at the front of the projector not at the computer The range of optimum operation is about 15 feet 4 5m Press the remote s Power button to turn the projector on and off see page 13 for shutdown info Press the remote s Menu button to open the projector s menu system Use the arrow buttons to navigate and the Select button to select features and adjust values in the menus See page 26 for more info on the menus The remote also has e Volume buttons to adjust the sound e Custom button that can be assigned to a special function like Blank Screen or Freeze see page 29 Source button to switch between sources Blank button to blank the screen e Presets button to select stored settings see page 27 e Mute button to silence the audio e Auto Image button to resynch the projector to the source 21 Using the audio Using the projector s speakers When using the HDMI connector both audio and video are sent over the cable to the projector and audio will play fro
20. On Screen Display items Menu Transparency allows you to change how much of the projected image behind the menu you can see As the value increases more of the image behind the menu is visible Magnify Controls determines whether the select key can be used to change magnify settings when the OSD menu is not visible Keypad Enables or disables keypad PIN Protect The PIN personal identification number feature allows you to password protect your projector Once you enable the PIN feature you must enter the PIN before you can project an image The default PIN on this projector is Up Source Select Menu Down Use the navigation buttons on the remote or keypad to enter the correct 5 button press sequence When all 5 numbers are entered correctly press the Select button on the remote or keypad to select OK If the message Wrong PIN appears verify the code and re enter it If you mis enter a number you must enter 5 numbers and press the Select button in order to access the Wrong PIN message and re enter the code To enter the PIN at projector startup Power up the projector The Enter PIN dialog box appears after the startup screen Enter the PIN Use the navigation buttons on the remote or keypad to enter the correct button press sequence See the description above for instructions 30 To change the PIN Select Change PIN in the Setup menu Enter the existing PIN Enter the new PIN You can navigate betw
21. anges the active source page 9 23 ier keystone m volume a 8 a select presets Q lt a gt help uto image vw v 4 Q menu navigation buttons Optimizing computer images After the projector is running and the image is on the screen you can optimize the image using the onscreen menus For general information on using the menus see page 26 Adjust the Keystone Contrast or Brightness in the Basic Picture menu page 27 Change the Aspect Ratio Choose the option that best fits your input source page 27 Adjust the Color Temperature in the Advanced Picture menu page 27 Adjust the Phase Tracking or Horizontal or Vertical position in the Advanced Picture menu page 28 Once you have optimized the image for a particular source you can save the settings using Presets This allows you to quickly recall these settings later page 27 If your computer is using the projector s DisplayLink connector see the InFocus DisplayLink Software User s Guide for information about optimizing images 24 Presentation features Several features are provided to make giving presentations easier Here is an overview details are found in the menu section The Custom key allows you to assign various features to the button The default effect is Source Info which displays information about the projector and current source See page 29 for details The Search
22. below highlight the setting then press Select one or more times to change the setting value Auto Start Select On to have the player start the slide show when the USB flash drive is first connected Select Off to have the player display thumbnails when the USB flash drive is first connected Show All Folders Select On to have the slide show display all images in all folders Select Off to have the slide show display images only from the current folder Fill Screen Select On to have the slide show expand small images to fill the screen Select Off to have the slide show display small images at their original size Next Slide Select Manual to disable automatic slide advance in the slide show Select other values to make the slide show advance to the next image automatically regardless of this setting manual advance is always available by pressing the arrow buttons Effect Select Off to have no transition effect when changing between images during the slideshow Select Random to use a different random effect for each transition Select other values to use a specific effect Show Info Select On to show the name of the current file and folder the current image number and the total number of images in the slide show at the bottom of the screen Select Off to hide this information Displaying PowerPoint Slides Follow the steps below to display PowerPoint slides using LitePort these instructions apply to PowerPoint 2007 in Windows
23. een OK and Cancel by pressing the up and down buttons on the keypad Select OK or Cancel by pressing the Select button Verify the new PIN If you lose or forget your custom PIN Contact InFocus support Go to www infocus com support Serial Port Baud Rate selects the serial port and baud rate Serial Port Echo controls whether the serial port echoes characters Status and Service menu Source Info a read only display of current source settings Projector Info a read only display of current projector settings Reset Lamp Hours resets the lamp hours used counter in the Projector Info menu to zero Do this only after changing the lamp Factory Reset restores all settings to their default Service Code only used by authorized service personnel 31 Status and Service Source infa Prujector Inta Reset Lump Hours Factory Reset Service Code Status and Service menu Using LitePort IN1503 only LitePort displays a slide show of JPEG images stored on a USB flash drive connected to the projector This feature can eliminate the need for a computer source Image File Types LitePort displays image files in JPEG format only file extensions JPEG and JPG Other file types including PDF BMP TIFF PNG GIF etc are ignored Viewing a Slide Show To view your pictures as a slide show follow these steps 1 Connect a USB flash drive to your computer and copy JPEG files from your computer to the USB flash drive
24. erference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 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 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by InFocus Corporation may void authority to operate the equipment Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du
25. essed through the Resize button on the remote or through the projector s Basic Picture Menu See page 27 for more information Video device connections No video cables are provided with the projector You can order cables from InFocus or provide your own Composite video connection Plug the composite video cable s yellow connector into the video out connector on the video device Plug the other yellow connector into the yellow Video connector on the projector Plug the white connector of a Mini plug audio Y cable into the left audio out connector on the video device and plug the red connector into the right audio out connector on the video device Plug the other end of the cable into the Audio In connector on the projector HDMI 1 3 connection HDMI is a standard uncompressed all digital audio video interface HDMI provides an interface between sources such as set top boxes DVD players and receivers and your projector Plug an HDMI cable into the video out connector on the video device and into the HDMI connector on the projector 12 To take advantage of HDMI 1 3 Deep Color 30 bit you must have a 1 3 compatible source VGA 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 VGA connector on the projector Component video connec
26. for other presentation programs refer to the program s instructions or help file for the steps needed to save a presentation as separate JPEG files 1 Connect the USB flash drive to your computer 2 Open your PowerPoint document 3 This step is optional but improves image quality Click the Design tab near the top of the PowerPoint document window then click Page Setup Click the Slides sized for drop down menu and select Custom Change both Width and 33 Height to double their previous values then click OK 4 Click the Office button in the upper left corner of the PowerPoint document window 5 Point to Save As then click Other Formats 6 In the Save As dialog box click the Save as type drop down menu Scroll through the menu and select JPEG File Interchange Format 7 Make sure the contents of your USB flash drive are visible in the Save As dialog box before you continue to view your USB flash drive in the Save As dialog box first click My Computer then double click the USB flash drive s icon make sure you do both of these in the Save As dialog box not on your computer s desktop 8 Click Save PowerPoint will ask if you want to export every slide or only the current slide click Every Slide PowerPoint will save each slide in your presentation as a separate JPEG file These files are saved in a new folder that has the same name as the original document 9 Remove the USB flash drive from your computer and plug it into the
27. hoot the setup 13 The Status Indicator Panel on top of the projector indicates the state of the projector and can help you troubleshoot Oa 4 Table 3 Status indicator light behavior and meaning Icon Meaning The projector is plugged in Power solid amber Power blinking green The power button has been pressed and the software is initializing Power solid green The projector is on and initialized The power button has been pressed to turn the projector off and the fans are running to cool the projector Power blinking amber The projector is too hot Make sure the vents aren t blocked see page 19 Turn off the projector and wait one minute then turn the projector on again Contact Technical Support if the problem persists Visit www infocus com support to contact service Thermometer Turn off the projector and wait one minute then turn the projector on again If the lamp light turns on again replace the lamp and reset the lamp timer Lamp IC Wrench Service Turn off the projector and wait one minute then turn the projector on again If the service lamp turns on again service is required Visit www infocus com support to contact service N Problem Solution Result No start up screen Plug power cord into the projector Correct image e press power button m Startup Demoga aa TON aai ORE lene cs
28. ion no greater than 15 degrees off axis Locate the projector at least 4 1 2m away from any heating or cooling vents Do not block ventilation openings Locate the projector in a well ventilated area without obstructions to intake or exhaust vents Do not place the projector on a tablecloth or other soft covering that may block the vents Do not place the projector in direct sunlight humid greasy or dusty places or in places where the projector may come into contact with smoke or steam Do not touch or block the projector lens with any objects as this can damage the projector lens Use the lens cap when the projector is not in use and during transport Scratches gouges and other lens damage are not covered by the product warranty Do not look directly into the lens while the projector is being used Do not drop the projector Do not spill liquid on the projector Spilled liquid may damage the projector Use the power cord provided Connect the power cord to a receptacle with a protective safety earth ground terminal A surge protected power strip is recommended Do not overload wall outlets When disconnecting the power cord hold the plug not the cord Wash hands after handling the cables supplied with this product The projector remote control uses batteries Make sure the batteries polarity is aligned correctly Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local disposal laws Use an InFocus approved ceiling mount
29. kit for proper fitting ventilation and installation The warranty does not cover any damage caused by use of non approved ceiling mount kits or by installing in an improper location When the projector is ceiling mounted wear protective eyewear to prevent eye injury before opening lamp door e Refer all service to qualified service personnel Servicing your own projector can be dangerous to you and will void the warranty e Only use replacement parts specified by InFocus Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electrical shock or injury and may void the warranty e Only genuine InFocus lamps are tested for use in this projector Use of non InFocus lamps may cause electrical shock and fire and may void the projector warranty e Hg Lamp contains mercury Manage in accordance with local disposal laws See www lamprecycle org The projector uses a high pressure mercury glass lamp The lamp may fail prematurely or it may rupture with a popping sound if jolted scratched or handled while hot The risk of lamp failure or rupture also increases as the lamp age increases please replace the lamp when you see the Replace Lamp message Inthe unlikely event of a lamp rupture particles may exit through the projector vents Keep people food and drinks out of the keep out area under and around the projector as indicated by the X areas below XZ Oe RR Follow these instructions to help ensure image
30. l 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 for more information about your laptop s key combination or go to the InFocus website at http www infocus com Support LaptopActivation aspx No laptop image Try pressing the Auto Image button on the keypad Get help on page 14 Is your laptop connected to the projector s DisplayLink connector See the InFocus DisplayLink Software User s Guide available on the InFocus website at www infocus com displaylink for troubleshooting information press Power button O turn on computer or video device activate laptop s external port O monitor key or sss LCD CRT key FN key O Adjusting the image If necessary adjust the height of the projector by pressing the elevator foot 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 at the side of the projector Position the projector the desired distance from the screen at a 90 degree angle to the screen See page 6 for a table listing screen sizes and distances Adjust the zoom or focus If the image is not square first make sure that the projector is perpendicular to the screen If the image is larger or smaller on the top or bottom edge of the screen
31. language viewed on the menus Save settings for the active source as a preset Using the menus To open the menus press the Menu button on the keypad or remote The menus automatically close after 60 seconds if no buttons are pressed Use the arrow buttons to move up and down to highlight the desired menu then press the Select button To change a menu setting highlight it press Select then use the up and down arrow buttons to adjust the value or select an option or turn the feature on or off Press Select to confirm your changes Use the arrows to navigate to another setting When your adjustments are complete press Menu to access a different menu press the Menu button at any time to navigate to the higher level menu and ultimately close the menus The menus are grouped by usage e The Basic Picture menu provides common image adjustments e The Advanced Picture menu provides more complex image adjustments e The Setup menu provides set up type adjustments that are not changed often e The Status and Service menu provides information about the projector and source 26 menu AN select d Vv Basle Picture Brightness Contrast Sharpness tolar Tint Asport Ratia Apply Preset Keystone keypad navigation buttons Maximum 0 n Aunia 0 Basic Picture menu Power Sounds Auto Source Powwr Up Source HDMI DDC Video Standard Raar Project Setup menu oe gri Computer 1 oti Aulin
32. ling in an improper locationTo turn the image upside down see Ceiling mount on page 31 We recommend using an InFocus 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 image exits the projector at a given angle IN1501 image offset is 120 5 IN1503 image offset is 105 5 This means that if you have an image 10 high the bottom of the image will be 1 2 IN1501 and 1 05 IN1503 above the center of the lens 10 ft high image bottom of image 1 2 ft above center of lens lens center IN1501 Projection angle Table 1 IN1501 10 ft high image bottom of image 1 05 ft above center of lens lens center IN1503 Projection angle Range of distance to the screen for a given screen size Distance to screen Minimum Maximum Diagonal Screen distance inches Distance Size inches m m inches m 60 1 5 43 1 1 52 1 3 80 2 0 S7 1 5 69 1 7 90 2 3 64 1 6 7712 0 150 3 8 107 2 7 129 3 3 Table 2 IN1503 Range of distance to the screen for a given screen size Distance to screen Minimum Maximum Diagonal Screen distance inches Distance Size inches m m inches m 60 1 5 37 0 9 44 1 1 80 2 0 49 1 2 59 1 5
33. m the projector s speakers For inputs other than HDMI connect the audio source to the Audio In connector to hear audio through the projector s speakers To adjust the volume press the Volume buttons on the keypad or remote Troubleshooting Audio If you aren t hearing the audio check the following Make sure the audio cable is connected to the Audio In connector on the projector and that the other end of the cable is connected to an audio out connector on the source not a line in or microphone connector Make sure the volume is turned up enough Press the Volume button on the keypad or remote Make sure the correct source is active Adjust the audio source If playing a video make sure the playback has not been paused connect audio cable lt adjust volume volume x lt 22 Using the keypad buttons Most buttons are described in detail in other sections but here is an overview of their functions Power turns the projector on and off page 9 Auto Image resets the projector to the source Presets cycles through the available preset settings page 27 Keystone adjusts squareness of the image page 10 Menu opens the on screen menus page 26 Select confirms choices made in the menus page 26 Up Down arrows navigates to and adjusts settings in the menus page 26 Volume adjusts sound page 22 Source ch
34. olor Temperature changes the intensity of the colors Select a listed relative warmth value H CF D Force wide when this is off the analog locking algorithms choose the standard mode resolution 4 3 as the preferred default resolution When this is on the analog locking algorithms choose wide mode resolution 16 10 as the preferred default resolution Overscan removes noise around the video image Phase adjusts the horizontal phase of a computer source Sync Threshold progressive signals only If a hardware device such as a DVD player is not syncing properly with the projector select this option to help it to sync when connected to the projector Tracking adjusts the vertical scan of a computer source Color Space applies to computer and component video sources It allows you to select a color space that has been specifically tuned for the input signal When Auto is selected the projector automatically determines the standard To choose a different setting turn off Auto then choose RGB for computer sources or choose either REC709 or REC601 for component video sources Gamma select the appropriate gamma from among Video Film Bright and CRT Horizontal Vertical Position adjusts the position of a computer source 28 Advanced Pietura A Brilllant olor Normal Look a Warmest Syne trestold Tracking Advanced Picture menu orf on Setup menu Language allows you to select a language for the
35. or on the side of the projector and to your electrical outlet The Power light on the Status Indicator Panel page 13 turns amber connect audio cable NOTE Always use the power cord that shipped with the projector lt Optional computer connections To get sound from the projector connect an audio cable optional cable not included to your computer and to the Audio In Computer connector on the projector You may also need an adapter To advance slides in a PowerPoint presentation using the remote control plug the USB cable into the USB mouse connector on your computer and the Display Link connector on the projector Displaying an image Touch the Power button The Power button blinks green and the fans start to run When the lamp comes on the start up screen displays and the Power button is steady green It can take a minute for the image to achieve full brightness No start up screen Get help on page 14 Turn on your computer or video device The image should appear on the projection screen If it doesn t press the Source button on the projector s keypad or remote If you are using a VGA cable to connect your computer to the projector instead of DisplayLink If using a laptop make sure its 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 externa
36. 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 Booklet 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 The IN1501 has native XGA 1024x768 resolution and the IN1503 has WXGA 1280x800 resolution This guide applies to all products They are compatible with a wide variety of computers and video devices Product specifications To read the latest specifications on your multimedia projector be sure to visit our website at www infocus com as specifications are subject to change Accessories The standard accessories that came with your projector are listed in the included Quick Start Poster Booklet Optional accessories can be found on our website at www infocus com or at your retailer or dealer Online registration Register your projector on our website at www infocus com register to activate your warranty and receive product updates announcements and registration incentives zoom rear ring touch keypad focus front ring elevator foot remote control power cord connector receiver IR connector panel Connector panel The projector provides both computer and video connection options including e VGA computer e HDMI e Composite
37. r no signals are detected for a preset number of minutes If an active signal is received before the projector powers down the image will be displayed Screen Save Time automatically blanks the screen with a black color after no signals are detected for a preset number of minutes The image returns when an active source is detected or a remote or keypad button is pressed Sleep Timer Allows the projector to automatically power off after it has been on for a specified amount of time 29 Lamp Low Power toggles between on and off Turn it on to lower the light output of the lamp This also lowers the fan speed making the projector quieter Power Sounds controls whether the projector makes a sound when powered on and off Auto Source When this feature is On the projector automatically finds the active source checking the selected Power up Source first When this feature is Off the projector defaults to the source selected in Power up Source To display another source you must manually select one by pressing the Source button on the remote or keypad me or Computer 1 Power Sound Auto Sour Power Up HOMI DDC Video Stannard oti Auko wr of me Closed Co Ceiling Mount Raae Project Setup menu Power up Source determines which source the projector checks first for active video during power up Video Standard When this feature is set to Auto the projector attempts to automatically pick the video standard
38. s gt Display 2 location varies by operating system Display Properties fx Ongar 2 Pag ard Play Morte on RADEON 3700 PRO Secondary x Uncheck this rane option then Bar BESAT click Apply TET 15 Problem Solution Result Image fuzzy or cropped A A Set your computer s display resolution to the native resolution of the projector Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Display gt Settings tab fet peat kom bam Merman mess Same For a laptop disable laptop monitor or turn on dual display mode Image clear and not cropped A Image not centered on screen rd Move projector adjust zoom adjust height Adjust horizontal or vertical position in Advanced Picture menu Correct image 16 Problem Solution Result Image not square Adjust Keystone on keypad keystone A Square image Image not sharp tint Aspoet Ratis Apply Preset keystone Correct image Image does not fit 4 3 or 16 9 screen Change aspect ratio to 4 3 or 16 9 in Basic Picture gt Aspect ratio menu Brightness Contrast Sharpness Color Tint Kp Apply Preset Keystone Basic Picture a 0 o Maximum Correct image 17 Problem Solution Result Image upside do
39. tion If your HD video device has component connectors an optional Component to VGA 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 into the VGA connector Shutting down the projector The projector automatically displays a black screen after no active source is detected for 30 minutes This black screen helps preserve the life of the projector The image returns when an active source is detected or a remote or keypad button is pressed Screen Save Time You can make the black screen appear after a preset number of minutes by turning on the Screen Save Time feature in the Setup menu See page 29 Auto Off Time The projector also has an Auto Off Time feature that automatically turns the projector off after no active sources are detected and no user interaction with the projector is performed for 30 minutes By default this feature is off You can change the length of time see page 29 Turning off the projector To turn the projector off press the Power button on the remote or keypad The lamp turns off and the LED blinks amber for 1 minute while the fans continue to run to cool the lamp When the lamp has cooled the LED lights amber and the fans stop Unplug the power cable to completely power off the projector Troubleshooting your setup If your image appears correctly on the screen skip to the next section If it does not troubles
40. ton to go to the previous image the slide show may also advance automatically depending on the value of the Next Slide setting see the LitePort Menu section below for details To change to a different folder While viewing thumbnails press the arrow buttons to highlight the desired folder icon then press the Select button to go to the higher level folder select the folder icon labeled Up To change LitePort settings Press the Menu button during the slide show or while viewing thumbnails see the LitePort Menu section below for details Using the LitePort Menu To show the LitePort menu press the Menu button on the keypad or remote during the slide show or while viewing thumbnails To highlight a menu item press the arrow buttons Then to do the action or change the setting press Select To remove the menu press the Menu button again Rotate Picture Rotates the current image by 90 degrees clockwise rotation is temporary the image returns to its original orientation when the USB flash drive is removed from the projector or when the projector is turned off Stop Start Slideshow Stops the slide show or starts it at the selected thumbnail when the menu is not visible you can also stop or start the slide show by pressing the Select button Go to Projector Main Menu Removes the LitePort menu and displays the projector s main menu where you can adjust the picture or change other projector settings For remaining items
41. video composite video dot LitePort IN1503 only e USB DisplayLink connector for computer audio video input This USB connection also provides slide advance and mouse control when used with an optional remote control only e LitePort for connecting a USB flash drive containing images e Audio input for video and computer DisplayLink security lock Positioning the projector 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 5m 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 we strongly recommend using InFocus approved ceiling mounts for proper fitting ventilation and installation Refer to the installation guide that comes with the InFocus Ceiling Mount Kit p n SP CEIL UNIV for more information The warranty does not cover any damage caused by use of non approved ceiling mount kits or by instal
42. wn dv Turn off Ceiling Mount in Setup menu Power Sounds on Auta Source Homi DDC on Competent on Video Standard Auto Eosed Captions wt Rear Project Correct image A B Image reversed left to right qA on Source on Power Up Source Congeator L HDMI DDC ot Autu wt Ceiling Mount on Correct image AB Projected colors don t match source Adjust color tint brightness contrast in the Basic Picture menu Brightness Contrast Sharpness colar Tint Asport Ratio Apply Preset Keystone Kosice Picture A maximun u o Aula 0 Correct image COLOR 18 Problem Solution Result The video embedded in my PowerPoint If your computer is using the projector s DisplayLink Embedded video plays correctly presentation does not play on the screen connector see the DisplayLink Software User s Guide for video troubleshooting information e g Turn off the internal LCD display on your laptop ID oO Make sure vents aren t blocked turn off the projector Lamp turns on and allow it to cool for one minute tartup Scree 19 Problem Solution Result Replace lamp message appears at startup lamp won t turn on Lamp light is turned on Lamp light al Lamp must be replaced see page 36 lamp door
43. y lock The projector has a security lock for use with a Cable Lock System Refer to the information that came with the lock for instructions on how to use it 35 Replacing the projection lamp Hg Lamp contains mercury Manage in accordance with local disposal The Lamp Hours timer in the Projector Info menu counts the number of hours the laws See www lamprecycle org lamp has been in use Twenty hours before the lamp life expires the message Replace lamp appears on the screen at startup e NOTE Be sure to use the InFocus lamp module designed for this projector You can order new lamps from www infocus com in select areas your retailer or your dealer Only genuine InFocus lamps are tested for use in this projector Use of non InFocus lamps may cause electrical shock and fire and may void the projector warranty InFocus is not liable for the performance safety or certification of any other lamps WARNINGS e The projector uses a high pressure mercury glass lamp The lamp may fail prematurely or it may rupture with a popping sound if jolted scratched or handled while hot The risk of lamp failure or rupture also increases as the lamp age increases please replace the lamp when you see the Replace Lamp message e To avoid burns allow the projector to cool for at least 60 minutes before you replace the lamp e Unplug the power cord before replacing the lamp e Do not drop the lamp module The glass may shatter and
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