InFocus IN1100 - Manual

5 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 guidelines: • Position the projector on a flat surfac...

6 Projector and device connector guide The following illustration and table should help you find the connectors to use and obtain the best resolution possible from your input devices, such as computers, standard VCRs, DVD players (progressive and interlaced), HDTV sources (1080i, 1080p and 720p HDTV...

9 Connecting a computer source Required computer connections (DisplayLink or VESA) If your computer has Windows XP SP2 or newer*, connect the USB cable between your computer's USB port and the projector's DisplayLink connector , then follow the instructions on the screen. See the DisplayLink Manager...

10 Displaying an image Touch the Power button. The Power button blinks green and the fans start to run. When the lamp comes on, the start up screen displays and the Power button is steady green. It can take a minute for the image to achieve full brightness. ? No start up screen? Get help on page 15....

11 Adjusting the image If necessary, adjust the height of the projector by pressing the elevator foot release button to extend the foot. If necessary, rotate the leveling foot located at the rear of the projector. Avoid placing your hands near the hot exhaust vent at the side of the projector. Posit...

12 Connecting a video device You can connect video devices such as VCRs, DVD players, camcorders, digital cameras, video game consoles, HDTV receivers, and TV tuners to the projector. You can connect the audio directly to the projector to get sound from the built-in speaker, or you can bypass the pr...

13 Video device connections No video cables are provided with the projector. You can order cables from InFocus or provide your own. Composite video connection Plug the composite video cable’s yellow connector into the video-out connector on the video device. Plug the other yellow connector into the ...

14 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 projector. The image returns when an active source is detected or a remote or keypad button is pressed. Screen Save T...

19 Image reversed left to right Turn off Rear Project in Setup menu Correct image Projected colors don’t match source Adjust color, tint, brightness, contrast in the Basic Picture menu Correct image The video embedded in my PowerPoint presentation does not play on the screen If your computer is usin...

20 Lamp won’t turn on, Temperature light is on Make sure vents aren’t blocked, turn off the projector and allow it to cool for one minute Lamp turns on “Replace lamp” message appears at startup, lamp won’t turn on, Lamp light is turned on Lamp must be replaced (see page 34) Lamp turns on Problem Sol...

22 Using the remote control The remote uses two (2) AA batteries. They are easily installed by removing the cover from the remote’s back, aligning the + and - ends of the batteries, sliding them into place, and then replacing the cover. Caution : When disposing of the batteries, be sure to do so in ...

23 Using the audio Using the projector’s speaker To use the projector's speaker, connect the audio source to the projector's Audio In connector. To adjust the volume, press the Volume buttons on the keypad or remote. Troubleshooting Audio If you aren’t hearing the audio, check the following: • Make ...

24 Using the keypad buttons Most buttons are described in detail in other sections, but here is an overview of their functions: Power –turns the projector on and off (page 10). Auto Image –resets the projector to the source. Presets –cycles through the available preset settings (page 28). Keystone –...

26 Optimizing video images After your video device is connected properly and the image is on the screen, you can optimize the image using the onscreen menus. For general information on using the menus, see page 27. • Adjust the Keystone, Contrast, Brightness, Color, or Tint in the Basic Picture menu...

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.) Use the arrow buttons to move up and down to highlight the desired menu, then press the Select button. To change a menu setting, highlight ...

31 Rear Project : reverses the image so you can project from behind a translucent screen. Auto Keystone : automatically adjusts vertical image. Prevent PC Screen Saver : prevents your computer from going into Screen Save mode. The projector must be connected to the PC via a USB cable for this featur...

33 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...

34 Replacing the projection lamp The lamp hours used timer in the Projector Info menu counts the number of hours the lamp has been in use. Twenty hours before the lamp life expires, the message “Change lamp” appears on the screen at startup. • NOTE : You can order new lamps from www.infocus.com (in ...

35 • Be extremely careful when removing the lamp housing. In the unlikely event that the lamp ruptures, small glass fragments may be generated. The lamp module is designed to contain most of these fragments, but use caution when removing it. Before replacing a ruptured lamp, clean the lamp compartme...