InFocus X1 - Manuals

6 Connecting a computer source Required computer connections Connect one end of the computer cable (see page 11 for connecting video devices) to the dark blue Computer In connector on the projector. Connect the other end to the video port on your computer. If you are using a desktop computer, you wi...

7 Displaying a computer source image Remove the lens cap. Toggle the Power switch on the side of the projector to the On position. The LED flashes green and the fans start to run. When the lamp comes on, the start up screen displays and the LED is steady green. It can take a minute for the image to ...

8 Adjusting the image Adjust the height of the projector, if necessary, by pressing the release but-ton to extend the foot. Rotate the leveling foot located at the rear of the projector, if necessary. Avoid placing your hands in near the hot exhaust vent in front of the projec-tor. Position the proj...

10 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 three times . The first time it detects a USB Composite Device. The se...

11 Connecting a video device You can connect VCRs, DVD players, camcorders, digital cameras, video games, HDTV receivers, and TV tuners to the projector. There is also an audio input. You can connect the audio directly to the projector to get sound from the onboard speaker, or you can connect it to ...

12 Video connections The next step is to figure out what type of connectors/output the equip-ment you want to connect has. If there is more than one output, select the one with the highest quality. Component video has the best quality, fol-lowed by S-video, then composite video. If you are connectin...

13 Video device connections Composite video connection Plug the included video cable’s yellow connector into the video-out connec-tor on your video device. Plug the other yellow connector into the yellow Video In connector on the projector. Plug the included audio adapter ’s white connector into the...

15 Displaying video Remove the lens cap. Toggle the Power switch on the side of the projector to the On position. The LED flashes green and the fans start to run. When the lamp comes on, the start-up screen is displayed and the LED is steady green. It can take a minute for the image to achieve full ...

16 Adjust the zoom and focus. If the image is not square, adjust the keystone using the buttons on the key-pad. Press the top Keystone button to reduce the upper part of the image, and press the bottom Keystone button to reduce the lower part. Adjust the volume on the keypad or remote. Adjust the Co...

17 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 pro-jector. The image returns when an active source is detected or a remote or keypad button is pressed. Screen Save ...

19 Problem Solution Result no computer image, just the words “Signal out of range” press the Auto Image button on keypad computer image projected A Signal out of range Panel>Display>Settings>Advanced>Adapter(location varies by operating system) you may also need to set a different resolu...

22 Problem Solution Result 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 corr...

24 Still need assistance? If you need assistance, call InFocus Customer Service directly at 1-800-799-9911 . Support is free between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday. Support is available in North America after hours and weekends for a fee at 1-888-592-6800. Or, send us an e-mail at tech...

25 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. Caution : When replacing the batteries, be aware that u...

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...

31 Presets : Presets are provided that optimize the projector for displaying computer 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...

33 Settings menu Audio: allows adjustments to Volume of the internal speaker. Adjustments can also be made from the projector ’s keypad and the remote. Sources: Power-up Source determines which source the projector checks first for active video during power-up. When the Autosource feature is On, the...

36 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 c...

38 Cleaning the Lamp Housing Screens In dirty or dusty environments, the two dust filter screens in the lamp hous-ing can become clogged, causing high temperatures and premature lamp failure. Routine maintenance to remove dust from the screens lowers the lamp operating temperature and prolongs lamp ...

39 Appendix Specifications Accessories Temperature Operating 50 to 104 ° F (10 to 40 ° C) at sea level 50 to 95 ° F (10 to 35 ° C) at 10,000 feet Non-operating -4 to 140 ° F (-20 to 60 ° C) Altitude Operating 0 to 10,000 feet (3,048 meters) Non-operating 0 to 20,000 feet (6,096 meters) Humidity Oper...

40 NOTE : Use only approved accessories. You can purchase these items by contacting your dealer or InFocus Catalog Sales at 1-800-660-0024 or visiting our website at www.infocus.com/acces- sories . For general product information, please call 1-800-294-6400. Projected image size NOTE : Visit our web...

41 Red LED Behavior and Projector Errors If the projector is not functioning properly and the LED is blinking red, con-sult Table 3 to determine a possible cause. There are two-second pauses between the blinking cycles. Visit www.infocus.com/service for more details on the red LED error codes. Table...

42 Numerics 16x9 vs 4x3 screen aspect 11800x600 resolution 4 A About 34, 35Accessories optional 40standard 39 accessories, ordering 39, 40Advance menu 32altitude limits 39Aspect Ratio 34Aspect ratio 30aspect ratio 11Audio 33Audio In connector 6, 13, 26Autosource 33 B Blank button 27Blank Screen 34bl...

45 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...

46 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...