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6 Connector Panel The C160 provides one computer and two video connectors: • one M1-D/A (HD, DVI, and computer) • one S-video • one composite RCA It also has an RS-232 serial connector for serial control. The Command Line Interface (CLI) specifications and commands are on our website. The C180 has a...

7 Connecting a computer Required computer connections Connect the black end of the computer cable to the to the Computer 1 con- nector on the projector. Connect the blue end to the video port on your com-puter. If you are using a desktop computer, you first need to disconnect the monitor cable from ...

8 If you prefer connecting your C180 to your computer with an optional VESA cable, connect one end of the cable to the VESA port on your com-puter, and connect the other end of the cable to the blue Computer 2 con- nector on the projector. You can control the projector from an LCD control panel or c...

9 Displaying a computer image Remove the lens cap. 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 and the LED is steady green. It can take a minute for the image to achieve ful...

10 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...

11 Skip this page if you did not connect the USB portion of the M1 com-puter 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 Hu...

12 Adjusting the image Adjust the height of the projector, if necessary, by pressing the release but-ton to extend the elevator foot. Rotate the leveling foot (located at the bottom back right corner), if neces-sary. Position the projector the desired distance from the screen at a 90 degree angle to...

13 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 2 connector on the projector. Plug a white connector into the left audio out connector ...

14 Displaying a video image Remove the lens cap. 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 and the LED is steady green. It can take a minute for the image to achieve full ...

16 Shutting down the projector The projector automatically blanks the screen after no active source is detected for 30 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. The Interactive Di...

20 Projector troubleshooting Problem Solution Result Image not square Adjust keystone on keypad or Picture menu Square image Image not sharp Adjust the focus lens or Sharpness in the Picture>Advanced menu Correct image Image does not fit 16:9 screen Change aspect ratio to 16:9 in Picture>Aspec...

21 Image upside down Turn off Ceiling in Settings>System menu Correct image Image reversed left to right Turn 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 A A B ...

22 Lamp won’t turn on, LED blinking red (page 16) 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, LED blinking red (page 16) Lamp must be replaced (page 38) Lamp turns on blink...

23 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...

24 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 9) and off (page 14). menu –opens the on-screen menus (page 29). select –confirms choices made in the menus (page 29). up/down arrows –...

25 Using the remote control The remote uses two (2) provided AA batteries. They are easily installed by sliding the cover off the remote’s back, aligning the + and - ends of the bat-teries, sliding them into place, and then replacing the cover. To operate, point the remote at the projection screen o...

26 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 turn off the projector ’s chime, use the Audio menu (see page 33). To mute the sound, press t...

27 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 29. • Adjust the Keystone, Contrast, or Brightness in the Picture menu. • Cha...

29 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...

30 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. Vertical Keystone : adjusts the image vertically and makes a squarer image. You can also adjust vertical keystone fro...

31 Presets : The provided Presets optimize the projector for displaying com- puter presentations, photographs, and film images. You can use the preset as a starting point, then further customize the settings for each source. If you do change the settings, the Preset menu item selected changes to Non...

32 Advanced settings Sharpness : (video sources only) changes the clarity of the edges of a video image. Select a sharpness setting. Color Space : This option applies to computer sources. It allows you to select a color space that has been specifically tuned for the video input. When Auto is selecte...

33 Settings menu Audio : allows adjustments to the volume and balance, and turns the projec- tor ’s startup Chime on and off. Sources : allows you to assign a particular input to a specific source key when using the optional Integrator remote. Also allows selection of a default Startup Source and en...

34 Startup Logo: allows you to display a blank Black, White, or Blue screen instead of the default screen at startup and when no source is detected. It also allows you to capture and display a custom startup screen. To capture a custom logo, display the image you want to capture on your computer, hi...

37 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 clo...

38 Replacing the projection lamp The lamp hour timer in the About menu counts the number of hours the lamp has been in use. When the lamp timer reaches the estimated total lamp life, the LED on the projector ’s keypad blinks red (indicating a lamp error, see page 42) and a dialog box appears each ti...

40 Cleaning the dust filters In dirty or dusty environments, the dust filters can become clogged, causing high temperatures inside the lamp module. These high temperatures can impact lamp performance and operating life. Routine maintenance to remove dust and dirt from the filters lowers the lamp ope...

41 Appendix Accessories NOTE : Use only approved accessories. Standard Accessories(ship with the projector) Part Number Shipping Box (with packaging) 111-0053-xx Carry Case 110-0793-xx Computer Cable 6 ft (1.8 m) SP-DVI-A Audio/Video Cable 6 ft (1.8 m) 516-0051-xx Audio Cable 6 ft (1.8 m) 210-0118-x...

42 Red LED behavior and projector errors If the projector is not functioning properly and the red LED is blinking, con-sult Table 2 to determine a possible cause. There are two second pauses between the blinking cycles. Visit our website for more details on the red LED error codes. See the inside ba...

43 Numerics 1024x768 resolution 5 A About 35advancing PowerPoint slides 7Aspect Ratio 35audio 26Audio In connector 7, 13audio volume 15Auto Image 35Auto Power 33 B Blank 35Blank screen 34blinking green 16blinking red 16Brightness 12 C cables optional 41standard 41 cleaning the dust filter 40cleaning...

46 Limited Warranty Subject to the Limitations, Exclusions and Disclaimers hereof, InFocus Cor-poration (“InFocus”) warrants that the Projector, Lamps and Accessories (hereinafter collectively or individually referred to as “Product” as appro-priate) purchased from InFocus, an InFocus distributor, o...

47 Limited Warranty Period The Limited Warranty periods hereof commence on the date of purchase by the end-user customer. These Limited Warranty provisions shall apply only to the end-user purchaser (first person or entity that purchased a new Prod-uct for personal or business use and not for the pu...