InFocus IN100 - Manuals

Introduction 5 Projector exterior view 1. External control panel (See "Projector and remote control" on page 6 for details.) 2. Vent (heated air exhaust) 3. Quick-release button 4. Lens cover 5. Focus ring and Zoom ring 6. Front IR remote sensor 7. Projection lens 8. AC power cord inlet 9. R...

Introduction 6 Controls and functions Projector and remote control 1. Focus ring Adjusts the focus of the projected image. See "Fine-tuning the image size and clarity" on page 26 for details. 2. Zoom ring Adjusts the size of the image. See "Fine-tuning the image size and clarity" on ...

Introduction 8 Remote control effective range Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensor is located on the front of the projector. The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the projector's IR remote control sensor to function correctly. The distance between the remote ...

Positioning your projector 9 Positioning your projector Choosing a location Your room layout or personal preference will dictate which installation location you select. Take into consideration the size and position of your screen, the location of a suitable power outlet, as well as the location and ...

Positioning your projector 10 Obtaining a preferred projected image size The distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting, and the video format all factor into the resulting projected image size. 4:3 is the native aspect ratio of this projector. To be able to project a complete 1...

Positioning your projector 11 How to determine the position of the projector for a given screen size 1. Select your screen size. 2. Refer to the table and find the closest match to your screen size in the left columns labelled "4:3 screen diagonal" . Using this value, look across this row to...

Positioning your projector 12 Projection dimensions Refer to "Dimensions" on page 53 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before calculating the appropriate position. There is 3% tolerance among these numbers due to optical component variations. InFocus recommends that if you ...

Connection 13 Connection When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to: 1. Turn all equipment off before making any connections. 2. Use the correct signal cables for each source. 3. Ensure the cables are firmly inserted. In the connections shown below, some cables may not be included ...

Connection 14 Connecting a computer or monitor Connecting a computer The projector provides a VGA input socket that allows you to connect it to both IBM® compatibles and Macintosh® computers. A Mac adapter is needed if you are connecting legacy version Macintosh computers. To connect the projector t...

Connection 15 Connecting a monitor If you want to view your presentation close-up on a monitor as well as on the screen, you can connect the MONITOR OUT signal output socket on the projector to an external monitor with a VGA cable following the instructions below: To connect the projector to a monit...

Connection 16 Connecting video source devices You can connect your projector to various video source devices that provide any one of the following output sockets: • Component video • S-Video • Video (composite) You only need to connect the projector to a single video source device; however each prov...

Connection 17 Connecting a Component video source device Examine your video source device to determine if it has a set of unused Component video output sockets available: • If so, you can continue with this procedure. • If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the dev...

Connection 18 Connecting an S-Video source device Examine your video source device to determine if it has an unused S-Video output socket available: • If so, you can continue with this procedure. • If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device. To connect the pr...

Connection 19 Connecting a composite video source device Examine your video source device to determine if it has a set of unused composite video output sockets available: • If so, you can continue with this procedure. • If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the dev...

Operation 20 Operation Starting up the projector 1. Plug the power cord into the projector and into a wall socket. Turn on the wall socket switch, if applicable. Check that the POWER indicator light on the projector lights orange after power has been applied. 2. Remove the lens cap. If it is closed,...

Operation 21 Using the menus The projector is equipped with On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for making various adjustments and settings. Below is the overview of the OSD menu. To use the OSD menus, please set them to your preferred language first. 1. Press MENU/EXIT on the projector or remote control ...

Operation 22 Utilizing the password function For security purposes and to help prevent unauthorized use, the projector includes an option for setting up password security. The password can be set through the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. For details of the OSD menu operation, please refer to "Us...

Operation 23 Entering the password recall procedure 1. Press and hold AUTO on the projector or remote control for 3 seconds. The projector will display a coded number on the screen. 2. Write down the number and turn off your projector. 3. Seek help from the local service center to decode the number....

Operation 24 your retry. You can press MENU/EXIT to cancel the change or try another password. Though the password function is disabled, you need to keep the old password on hand should you ever need to re-activate the password function by entering the old password. Switching input signal The projec...

Operation 25 Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection angle The projector is equipped with 1 quick-release adjuster foot and 1 rear adjuster foot. These adjusters change the image height and projection angle. To adjust the projector: 1. Press the quick-release button and lift the front...

Operation 26 Fine-tuning the image size and clarity 1. Adjust the projected image to the size that you need using the zoom ring. 2. Then sharpen the image by rotating the focus ring. Correcting keystone Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image is noticeably wider at either the to...

Operation 27 Magnifying and searching for details If you need to look at specific details on the projected picture, magnify the picture. Use the direction arrow keys for navigating the picture. • Using the remote control 1. Press Digital Zoom +/- to display the Zoom bar. 2. Press Digital Zoom + to m...

Operation 28 3. Press / to select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal and your display requirements. About the aspect ratio In the pictures below, the black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active areas. OSD menus can be displayed on those unused black areas....

Operation 29 Optimizing the image Selecting a picture mode The projector is preset with several predefined picture modes so that you can choose one to suit your operating environment and input signal picture type. To select an operation mode that suits your need, you can follow one of the following ...

Operation 30 Using Wall Color In the situation where you are projecting onto a colored surface such as a painted wall which may not be white, the Wall Color feature can help correct the projected picture’s color to prevent possible color difference between the source and projected pictures. To use t...

Operation 31 Adjusting Color Highlight Color in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing / on the projector or remote control. Lower setting produces less saturated colors. If the setting is too high, colors on the image will be overpowering, which makes the image unrealistic. Adjusting Ti...

Operation 32 3D Color Management In most installation situations, color management will not be necessary, such as in classroom, meeting room, or lounge room situations where lights remain on, or where building external windows allow daylight into the room. Only in permanent installations with contro...

Operation 33 Saturation is the amount of that color in a video picture. Lower settings produce less saturated colors; a setting of “0” removes that color from the image entirely. If the saturation is too high, that color will be overpowering and unrealistic. Setting the presentation timer The presen...

Operation 34 To cancel the timer, perform the following steps. 1. Enter the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Presentation Timer menu and highlight Off . Press MODE/ENTER . A confirmation message displays. 2. Highlight Yes and press MODE/ENTER to confirm. You will see the message “ Timer is Off ” displaying ...

Operation 35 Freezing the image Press on the remote control to freeze the image. The word ' FREEZE ' will display in the upper left corner of the screen. To release the function, press any key on the projector or remote control. Even if an image is frozen on the screen, the pictures are running on t...

Operation 36 Adjusting the sound level To adjust the sound level: 1. Repeat steps 1-2 above. 1. Press to highlight Volume and press / to select a desired sound level. Personalizing the projector menu display The On-Screen Display (OSD) menus can be set according to your preferences. The following se...

Operation 37 Menu operation Menu system Please note that the on-screen display (OSD) menus vary according to the signal type selected. The menu items are available when the projector detects at least one valid signal. If there is no equipment connected to the projector or no signal detected, limited...

Operation 39 Description of each menu FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Wall Color Corrects the projected picture’s color when the projection surface is not white. See "Using Wall Color" on page 30 for details. Aspect Ratio There are four options to set the image's aspect ratio depending on your input si...

Operation 40 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Preset Mode Pre-defined picture modes are provided so you can optimize your projector image set-up to suit your program type. See "Selecting a picture mode" on page 29 for details. Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the image. See "Adjusting Brightness...

Operation 43 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION VGA Out Selecting On enables the function. The projector can output a VGA signal when it is in standby mode and the D-SUB IN and D-SUB OUT sockets are correctly connected to devices. See "Connecting a monitor" on page 15 for how to make the connection. Enabl...

Maintenance 44 Maintenance Care of the projector Your projector needs little maintenance. The only thing you need to do on a regular basis is to keep the lens clean. Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp. If your projector needs service, contact InFocus Corporation (www.infocus.com...

Maintenance 45 Lamp information Getting to know the lamp hour When the projector is in operation, the duration (in hours) of lamp usage is automatically calculated by the built-in timer. The timer displays lamp hours used in Normal mode, plus equivalent Economic mode hours. Equivalent Economic mode ...

Maintenance 46 Timing of replacing the lamp When the Lamp indicator lights up red or a message appears suggesting it is time to replace the lamp, please install a new lamp or consult your dealer. An old lamp may cause a malfunction in the projector and in some instances the lamp may explode. CAUTION...

Maintenance 47 Replacing the lamp WARNING Hg - Lamp contains mercury. Manage in accordance with local disposal laws. See www.lamprecycle.org • To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always turn the projector off and disconnect the power cord before changing the lamp. • To reduce the risk of severe ...

Maintenance 49 13. Restart the projector. CAUTION Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed. Resetting the lamp timer 14. After the startup logo, open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Lamp Settings menu. Press MODE/ENTER . The Lamp Settings page disp...

Maintenance 50 Indicators Light Status & Description Power Temp Lamp Power events Orange Orange Orange The projector has just been connected to a power outlet. Orange Off Off Stand-by mode Green Flashing Off Off Powering up Green Off Off Normal operation Orange Flashing Off Off 1. The projector ...

Troubleshooting 51 Troubleshooting The projector does not turn on. No picture Blurred image Remote control does not work The password is incorrect Cause Remedy There is no power from the power cable. Plug the power cord into the AC inlet on the projector, and plug the power cord into the power outle...

Specifications 52 Specifications Projector specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. General Product name Digital Projector Model name SVGA XGA Optical Resolution 800 x 600 1024 x 768 Display system 1-CHIP DMD Lens F/Number F = 2.56 to 2.8, f = 21 to 23 mm (0.83 ” to 0....

Specifications 53 Dimensions 264 mm x 96.1 mm x 225 mm (10.4” x 3.8” x 8.9”) (W x H x D) Timing chart Supported timing for PC input 264 mm (10.4”) 225 mm (8.9”) 96.1 mm (3.8”) 60 mm (2.4”) 66 mm (2.6”) Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Frequency (MHz) 640 x 350 37.8...

Specifications 54 Supported timing for Component-YP b P r input Displaying a 1080i(1125i)@60Hz or 1080i(1125i)@50Hz signal may result in slight image vibration. Supported timing for video and S-Video inputs 1280 x 960 60.000 60.000 1280 x 960_60 75.000 75.000 1280 x 960_75 85.938 85.002 1280 x 960_8...

Copyright information 55 Copyright information Copyright Copyright 2010 by InFocus Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means...