InFocus IN5104 - Manuals

5 Introduction Your new multimedia projector provides three computer, three video, and four audio inputs, one audio output, and RS-232 and Network control. It has XGA 1024x768 resolution. Optional user-changeable short, fixed short, long and ultra long throw lenses make this a flexible product suita...

6 Connector Panel The projector provides three computer and three video connection options: • one VESA computer • one HDMI™ (High Definition Multimedia Interface)* • one component BNC (G/Y, B/C B /P B , R/C R /P R , H, V) • one component RCA video (Pr, Pb, Y) • one S-video • one composite RCA video ...

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...

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...

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 control the projector from an LCD control panel, touch screen, or other control device or compute...

10 Displaying a computer image Remove the lens cap. Press the power switch on the back of the projector to the on (I) position. The Power light on the Status Indicator Panel (page 15) lights green. Press the Power button on the top of the projector or the remote. The Power light blinks green and the...

11 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 39 fo...

12 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 ...

13 Displaying a video image Remove the lens cap. Press the power switch on the back of the projector to the on (I) position. The Power light on the Status Indicator Panel (page 15) lights green. Press the Power button on the top of the projector or the remote. The Power light blinks green and the fa...

15 Shutting down the projector The projector automatically blanks the screen after no active source is detected for 5 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 can...

19 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 ...

20 Lamp won’t turn on, Temp light is lit (page 15) Make sure vents aren’t blocked; allow projector to cool for one minute Unplug projector; wait 20 minutes; plug in projector and turn it on: lamp lights Lamp won’t turn on, Lamp light is lit (page 15) Lamp may need to be replaced (page 36) Lamp turns...

21 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 warranty. An extended warranty plan may be purchased from your dealer. When sending the projector in for repa...

22 Using the keypad buttons power –turns the projector on (page 10) and off (page 15). menu –opens the on-screen menus (page 27). up/down arrows –navigates to and adjusts settings in the menus (page 27). select –confirms choices made in the menus (page 27). source –switches among active sources

23 Using the remote control The remote uses two (2) provided AAA batteries (Hitachi Maxell, part num-ber LR03). 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 t...

24 Using the audio To play sound from the projector, connect your source to an Audio In con-nector on the projector. To adjust the volume, mute, or loudness, use the Audio menu (see page 31). Troubleshooting audio If there is no sound, check the following: • Make sure the audio cable is connected. •...

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

27 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...

28 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. Keystone Vertical : adjusts the image vertically and makes a squarer image by using an adjustable scale band. Keyston...

29 Presets : Presets are provided that optimize the projector for displaying computer presentations and video images in different lighting conditions and on different backgrounds. There are also user-definable presets. To set a preset for the current source, adjust the image, select Save Settings in...

31 Settings menu Audio : allows adjustments to the volume. Also allows you to turn on and off the Internal speakers and assign a particular source to a specific audio input. If your HDMI source has problems with its audio stream, you can mute it by selecting HDMI Noise Cancel. Sources : allows you t...

35 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...

36 Replacing the projection lamp The lamp hour timer in the Service Info menu counts the number of hours the lamp has been in use. Twenty hours before the specified end of the lamp’s life, the message “Change lamp” briefly appears on the projected screen. NOTE : You can order new lamp housings from ...

37 4 Loosen the three captive screws (marked by the arrows) on the lamp module. When replacing the lamp, never touch any screws without the arrow mark. 5 Carefully remove the lamp module by grasping and lifting the handle. Dispose of the lamp in an environmentally proper manner. 6 Install the new la...

38 Cleaning the dust filter 1 Turn off the projector and unplug the power cable. 2 Wait 45 minutes to allow the projector to cool thoroughly. WARNING : To avoid burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before you clean or replace the dust filter . 3 Remove the dust filter cover on ...

39 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 2: Projection sizes: Standard lens (1.5 - 1.8:1 throw ratio) The image offset range for the standard lens is 9:1 (90%) to 1:1 (50%). O...

42 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...