Page 2 - Declaration of Conformity; Trademarks; FCC Warning
2 Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer: InFocus Corporation, 27700B SW Parkway Ave. Wilsonville, Oregon 97070 USAEuropean Office: Strawinskylaan 585, 1077 XX Amsterdam, The NetherlandsWe declare under our sole responsibility that this projector conform to the following directives and norms: EMC Di...
Page 3 - Table of Contents; Quick Set Up
3 Table of Contents Introduction 5 Positioning the projector 7 Connecting a computer 8 Required computer connections 8 Displaying a computer image 10 First-time projector use with Windows 98 11 Adjusting the image 13 Connecting a video device 14 Displaying a video image 16 Shutting down the projecto...
Page 4 - Important Operating Considerations for Safety; Use only InFocus-approved ceiling mounts.
4 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 ...
Page 5 - Introduction; Product specifications
5 Introduction Your new multimedia projector provides three computer, three video, and two audio inputs, one audio output, and RS-232 control. The C440 and C450 have XGA 1024x768 resolution while the C460 has SXGA+ 1400x1050 reso-lution. Optional user-changeable short, fixed short, long and super lo...
Page 6 - Connector Panel
6 Connector Panel The projector provides three computer and three video connection options: • one M1-D (DVI with USB) • one VESA computer • one BNC (RGBHV and Pr, Pb, Y) • one component RCA video (Pr, Pb, Y) • one S-video • one composite RCA video The projector provides computer and video connectors...
Page 7 - Positioning the projector
7 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 guide-lines: • Position the projector on a flat surfa...
Page 8 - Connecting a computer; Required computer connections; Connect one end of the VESA computer cable to the; Computer 2; connector; NOTE; : Always use the power cable that shipped with the projector.; Optional computer connections; Computer 1; connector on the pro-; Audio In; connector on the projec-
8 Connecting a computer Required computer connections Connect one end of the VESA computer cable to the Computer 2 connector on the projector. Connect the other end to the video port on your computer. If you are using a desktop computer, you first need to disconnect the moni-tor cable from the compu...
Page 9 - Monitor out; connector on the projector.; Computer 3; connectors on; Serial; connector. Specific RS-232 commands can be found in the Ser-; visit our website for information on ProjectorNet.
9 If you are using a desktop computer and want to see the image on your computer screen as well as on the projection screen, plug the monitor cable to the Monitor out connector on the projector. You can also connect to your computer using a BNC cable. Connect the BNC connectors on the BNC cable to t...
Page 10 - Displaying a computer image; Power
10 Displaying a computer image Remove the lens cap. Press the power switch on the back of the projector to the on position, then press the Power button on the top of the projector or the remote. The LED flashes green and the fans start to run. When the lamp comes on, the startup screen is displayed ...
Page 11 - First-time projector use with Windows 98; Click
11 First-time projector use with Windows 98 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 Wiz-ard to load the correct driver (which was i...
Page 12 - The USB drivers are automatically installed.
12 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 two times . The first time it detects a USB Human Interface Device (fo...
Page 13 - Adjusting the image; Zoom
13 Adjusting the image Adjust the height of the projector, if necessary, by pressing the release but-tons on each side of the projector ’s front to extend the elevator feet. Position the projector the desired distance from the screen at a 90 degree angle (perpendicular) to the screen. See page 43 fo...
Page 14 - Connecting a video device; Standard video connections
14 Connecting a video device Standard video connections Plug the audio/video (A/V) cable’s yellow connector into the video-out connector on the video device. Plug the other yellow connector into the yel-low Video 3 connector on the projector. Plug a white connector into the left audio out connector ...
Page 16 - Displaying a video image; Remove the lens cap.; button on the top of the projector.; Video; button on the keypad.
16 Displaying a video image Remove the lens cap. Press the power switch on the back of the projector to the on position, then press the Power button on the top of the projector. The LED flashes green and the fans start to run. When the lamp comes on, the startup screen is displayed and the LED is st...
Page 18 - Shutting down the projector; Screen Save; To turn off the projector, press the; button and verify that you want to; power; button a second; Troubleshooting your setup
18 Shutting down the projector The projector automatically blanks the screen after no active source is detected for 50 minutes. This blank 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. Screen Save You ca...
Page 20 - Computer image projected
20 No computer image, just the words “Signal out of range” Adjust computer refresh rate in Control Panel>Display>Settings>Advanced>Adapter (location varies by operating system) Computer image projected A Signal out of range You may also need to set a different resolution on your computer...
Page 23 - COLOR
23 Image upside down Turn on/off Ceiling in Settings>System menu Correct image Image reversed left to right Turn on/off Rear in Settings>System menu Correct image Projected colors don’t match source Adjust color, tint, color temperature, brightness, contrast in the menus Correct image A B A B ...
Page 24 - Lamp turns on; startup; startup
24 Lamp won’t turn on, Temp LED solid red (page 44) Make sure vents aren’t blocked; allow projector to cool for one minute Unplug projector; wait one minute; plug in projector and turn it on: lamp lights Lamp won’t turn on, Lamp LED blinking red (page 44) Lamp may need to be replaced (page 40) Lamp ...
Page 25 - Still having problems?; Image not centered on screen
25 Still having problems? If you need assistance, visit our website or call us. See the inside of the back cover for a list of all relevant web addresses. This product is backed by a limited two-year warranty. An extended war-ranty plan may be purchased from your dealer. When sending the projector i...
Page 26 - Using the keypad buttons; –shifts the projected image up or down
26 Using the keypad buttons Most buttons are described in detail in other sections, but here is an over-view of their functions: power –turns the projector on (page 10) and off (page 16). lens shift –shifts the projected image up or down zoom –moves the projected image closer or further away. focus ...
Page 27 - Using the remote control; Laser; Troubleshooting the remote
27 Using the remote control The remote uses two (2) provided AAA batteries. They are easily installed by sliding the cover off the remote's back, aligning the + and - ends of the batteries, sliding them into place, and then replacing the cover. To operate, point the remote at the projection screen o...
Page 28 - Using the audio; Troubleshooting audio
28 Using the audio To play sound from the projector, connect your source to the Audio In con-nector on the projector. To adjust the volume, use the buttons on the keypad or remote. To adjust the balance, or loudness, use the Audio menu (see page 35). To mute the sound, press the Mute button. Trouble...
Page 29 - Effect
29 Optimizing computer images After your computer is connected properly and the computer ’s image is on the screen, you can optimize the image using the onscreen menus. For gen-eral information on using the menus, see page 31. • Adjust the Keystone, Contrast, or Brightness in the Picture menu. • Cha...
Page 31 - Using the menus; Select
31 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.) The Main menu appears. Use the arrow buttons to move up and down to high-light the desired submenu, then press the Select button. To change...
Page 32 - Picture menu
32 Picture menu To adjust the following six settings, highlight the setting, press Select , use the up and down arrows to adjust the values, then press select to confirm the changes. Zoom : allows you to adjust a lens to zoom in and out. Highlight Zoom, then press the up or down arrows on the keypad...
Page 33 - : The provided Presets optimize the projector for displaying com-; tings; menu. You can recall these settings in the future by selecting the
33 Presets : The provided Presets optimize the projector for displaying com- puter presentations, photographs, film images, and video images. (Film input is material originally captured on a film camera, like a movie; video input is material originally captured on a video camera, like a TV show or s...
Page 34 - Advanced settings
34 Advanced settings Sharpness : (video sources only on C440 and C450) changes the clarity of the edges of a video image. Select a sharpness setting. Color Space : This option applies to computer and component video sources. It allows you to select a color space that has been specifically tuned for ...
Page 35 - Settings menu
35 Settings menu Audio : allows adjustments to the Balance and Volume. Also allows you to turn on and off the Internal speakers, and projector startup Chime. Sources : allows you to assign a particular input to a specific source key when using the Integrator remote. Also allows selection of a defaul...
Page 36 - : automatically blanks the screen after no signals are; Logo Capture; : determines what color is displayed when you press the; Blank; button on the remote.
36 Screen Save : automatically blanks the screen after no signals are detected for five minutes. The image returns when an active source is detected or a remote or keypad button is pressed. Screen Save is disabled when Power Save is enabled. Startup Logo: allows you to display a blank Black, White, ...
Page 39 - Maintenance; Cleaning the lens; Apply a non-abrasive camera lens cleaner to a soft, dry cloth.; Changing the lens; Turn off the projector and unplug the power cable.
39 Maintenance NOTE : When you are performing maintenance activities on your projector, keep in mind that you should only remove screws that are single-slot, or flathead, screws. Any other type of screw, such as a phillips or star should not be removed. These types of screws should only be removed b...
Page 40 - Replacing the projection lamp
40 6 To remove a lens, push the lever inside the lens housing and turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops. Remove the lens. 7 To install a new lens, place it in the opening through the front of the pro-jector, aligning the red dot (near the base of the lens) with the red dot on the projector. ...
Page 41 - WARNINGS; Do not drop the lamp module. The glass may shatter and cause injury; button to turn the projector back on. Reset the lamp hour timer.; Resetting the lamp timer; menu and select; Lamp Reset; to reset the lamp timer.
41 WARNINGS : • To avoid burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 60 minutes before you replace the lamp . • Do not drop the lamp module. The glass may shatter and cause injury . Do not touch the glass lamp screen. Fingerprints can obscure projection sharpness. • Be extremely careful when rem...
Page 42 - Cleaning the dust filter; WARNING; Troubleshooting; Using the security lock
42 Cleaning the dust filter 1 Turn off the projector and unplug the power cable. 2 Wait 60 minutes to allow the projector to cool thoroughly. WARNING : To avoid burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 60 minutes before you clean or replace the dust filter . 3 Remove the dust filter grill doo...
Page 43 - Appendix; Projected image size; culators for the standard and optional lenses.
43 Appendix Projected image size NOTE : Visit the Service section of our website for interactive image size cal- culators for the standard and optional lenses. Table 1: Projection sizes: Standard lens (1.5 - 2.2:1 throw ratio) The image offset range for the standard lens is 10:1 (100%) to 1:1 (50%)....
Page 44 - LED Behavior; Meaning
44 LED Behavior LED color/behavior Meaning Power: blinking greenTemp: N/ALamp: N/A The power switch has been toggled on and the software is initializing, or the projector is powering down and the fans are running to cool the lamp. Power: blinking green (once)Temp: N/ALamp: N/A Power Save or Screen S...
Page 45 - Communication Configuration; Visit our website for additional RS-232 settings and information.; Command Format; A read request example:; Setting; Read Command Examples; Function
45 RS-232 commands Communication Configuration Visit our website for additional RS-232 settings and information. To control this projector via RS-232, connect a null modem cable and set the control system serial port settings to match the following communication configuration: Command Format All com...
Page 52 - driver installation 11
52 INDEXNumerics 1024x768 resolution 5 A About 37 Aspect Ratio 37 audio 28 Audio In connector 8, 14 Auto Image 37 Auto Power 35 Autosource 35 B Blank 37 BNC 9, 15 BNC connectors 15 Brightness 13 C Capture Position 36 Capture Start 36 changing the lens 39 cleaning the dust filter 42 cleaning the lens...
Page 54 - not working 21
54 R Rear 35 remote 8 remote control 27 not working 21 replacing the lamp 40 RS-232 cable 9connecting 6 S security lock 42 Serial connection 9 serial connection 6 Service 38 Service Code 38 Settings menu 35 shutdown projector 18 solid red 44 Source 37 Source troubleshooting 19 Sources 35 Subnet mask...
Page 55 - Limited Warranty
55 Limited Warranty Subject to the Limitations, Exclusions and Disclaimers hereof, InFocus Corporation (“InFocus”) warrants that the Projector, Lamps and Accessories (hereinafter collec-tively or individually referred to as “Product” as appropriate) purchased from InFo-cus, an InFocus distributor, o...
