InFocus IN2124a - Manual

4 Important Operating Considerations for Safety • Refer to this guide for proper startup and shutdown procedures. • Follow all warnings and cautions in this manual and on the projector. • Place the projector in a horizontal position no greater than 15 degrees off axis. • Locate the projector at leas...

5 Introduction Your new digital projector is simple to connect, easy to use, and straightforward to maintain. It is a versatile projector that is flexible enough for business presentations and home video viewing too. IN2124a has native XGA 1024 x 768 resolution, and IN2126a has native WXGA 1280 x 80...

6 Connector panel The projector provides both computer and video connection options, including:• VGA computer (2) • Composite video • HDMI • S-video • USB B connector (for projector firmware upgrades, mouse control, Screen Save Preventer, and optional LiteBoard™wand) • USB Mini B (for Display over U...

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 guidelines:• Position the projector on a flat surface...

8 Connecting a computer source VGA connection Connect one end of the provided computer cable to the Computer 1/Computer 2 connector on the projector and the other to the VGA connector on your computer. If you are using a desktop computer, you will need to disconnect the monitor cable from the comput...

9 Displaying an image Press the Power button. The Power LED lights blue, and the fans start to run. When the lamp comes on, the start up screen displays. It can take up to a minute for the image to achieve full brightness. Note: When the feature, AC Power On, is enabled, the projector automatically ...

10 Adjusting the image If necessary, adjust the height of the projector by rotating the elevator foot 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 front of the projector. Position the projec...

11 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...

12 Shutting down the projector Auto Off Time The projector also has an Auto Off Time feature that automatically turns the projector off after no active sources are detected and no user interaction with the projector is performed for 30 minutes. By default, this feature is off. You can change the len...

13 Problem Solution Result No start up screen Plug power cord into the projectorpress the Power button Correct image Only start up screen appears Press the SOURCE button.activate laptop’s external port Computer image projected Startup Screen A Startup Screen Restart laptop A A

17 Image upside down Turn off Ceiling Mount in Basic menu Correct image Image reversed left to right Turn off Rear Project in Advanced Menu > Setup > Image Setup... menu Correct image Projected colors don’t match source Adjust the items in the Advanced Menu > Image > Color... menu Correc...

20 Using the remote control The remote uses two (2) AAA batteries (not provided). 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 replacing the remote batteries, ...

21 Using the audio Using the projector’s speakers Connect the audio source to the Audio 1/Audio 2 connectors to hear audio through the projector speakers. Amplified speakers may also be connected to the projector using the Audio Out connector. To adjust the volume, press the Volume buttons on the re...

22 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 9). Right arrow - When the menu is displayed, the right arrow button navigates through the menu. Up arrow/Keystone - When the menu...

23 Optimizing computer images After the projector is running 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 25.• Select default image settings using a preset appropriate to your environment. • Adjust the Keyst...

25 Using the menus 1 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 review the menu options. 2 To enter a submenu, highlight the desired submenu and press > ...

31 Controlling the projector through a LAN environment The projector supports Crestron ® software. With correct settings for the Network menu, you can manage the projector from a computer using a web browser when the computer and the projector are properly connected to the same local area network. W...

32 Wireless connection To connect to the projector wirelessly, you need to plug an optional InFocus wireless dongle (p/n SP-WIFIUSB-2) to the USB Type A connector on the projector. How to setup AP mode: 1 Make sure the projector is turned on. 2 Select Type-A from source list. 3 Go to Settings > W...

33 Web controlling the projector Once you have the correct IP address for the projector and the projector is on or in standby mode, you can use any computer that is on the same local area network to control the projector. • If you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer, make sure it is version 7.0 or...

34 About Crestron e-Control® 1 The Crestron e-Control ® page provides a variety of virtual keys to control the projector or adjust the projector’s image. i. These buttons function the same as the OSD menus and remote control functions. • Source List: To switch the source, click on the desired source...

36 Crestron RoomView From the Crestron RoomView software in the Edit Room page, enter the IP Address (or hostname) as shown on the projector’s on-screen display (OSD) menu, “05” for IPID, and “41794” for the reserved Crestron control port. For the Crestron RoomView user guide and information about R...

37 Using EZ Display i. Split Screen: Display up to 2 computers or mobile devices in Split Screen using the L and R buttons. ii. Mirror/Extended Display: To duplicate your computer display onto the pro-jector, click Mirror. To extend your desktop display onto the projector, click Extension. iii. Vide...

38 3 Select WLAN from source list. AP Info page displays. 4 Establish WiFi connection with your source device first, and launch EZ Display/EZ Remote app on your mobile device. EZ Remote Launch EZ Remote. You will see the connected device shown on the device list. Click it to enable Remote control. *...

39 EZ Display: Streaming Doc To stream your documents, transfer the documents you want from the computer to your mobile device and disconnect your mobile device. Documents will be organized by their format type. Select a file to display it wirelessly. Click the Sketch icon to begin drawing and annot...

40 EZ Display: Streaming Web The web browser will be displayed over WiFi. The Sketch and Save functions are also supported. This feature requires a Client Mode internet connection. See page 32 for more details. Select Web browser, and enter the passcode on the Client Info page. The default home page...

41 EZ Display: Split Screen EZ Display allows 2 different sources to be displayed in the same screen.NOTE:• Hybrid OS support: Windows, Mac OS, iOS, and Android • Supports all web, sketch and other functions except EZ Stream. EZ USB Display The EZ Display software is an easy to use software applicat...

42 Mac OS: For information about this, refer to the EZ USB Display Manual at www.infocus.com/ support. Displaying pictures with a USB storage device When a USB source is inserted into the projector USB-A connector, press the Source key and use the arrow keys to highlight the USB icon. Press the Sele...

44 Video mode Video playlist is displayed on the screen When a video is playing • To open the Video Viewer toolbar: press the Menu key. • To return to video playlist: press the Select/Enter key when the toolbar is closed. Key Action Up Go to the previous video file Down Go to the next video file Sel...

45 Audio mode The Audio playlist is displayed on the screen. When audio is playing • To return to audio playlist: press the Menu key. Key Action Up Go to the previous audio file Down Go to the next audio file Left Display the sort type Select/Enter Play the audio file Menu Exit audio playlist and re...

46 Office viewer mode The file list is displayed on the screen. When an Office file is displaying • To go to the next page: press the down arrow key. • To go to the previous page: press the up arrow key. • To scroll up: press the left arrow key. • To scroll down: press the right arrow key. • Or pres...

50 LiteBoard™ Wand The optional LiteBoard™ Wand (p/n HW-LBWAND-02), when combined with the LiteBoard Wand dongle (p/n HW-LBRADIO), works like a wireless mouse - but one that works in midair, not on your desktop. Just hold the wand in your hand, and point it at the projected image to point, click and...

51 Wand Position and Avoiding Shadows Your Location Distance from the ScreenYou can use the LiteBoard™ Wand right up against the screen, or around the room. You might find that your pointing accuracy will improve if you get closer to the screen. Also, avoid standing too far off from either side of t...

52 Wand Features Buttons and Wand TipThe wand's buttons are equivalent to the left and right buttons on a mouse. The wand's tip is also a button, and is equivalent to the left mouse button.Battery LightThe red battery light shows the status of the wand's built-in battery (see below for battery infor...

53 Lithium Battery InformationManufacturer: Shenzhen HYB Battery Co., Ltd.Model: J233Rating: 3.7V/800mAhCaution: Lithium battery is only rechargeable, and not user replaceable. Not user serviceable. Troubleshooting LiteBoard™ For the most up-to-date information, visit our support site at www.infocus...

54 Maintenance Cleaning the lens 1 Apply a non-abrasive camera lens cleaner to a soft, dry cloth. • Projector must be off and the lens must be at room temperature. • Avoid using an excessive amount of cleaner, and don’t apply the cleaner directly to the lens. Abrasive cleaners, solvents or other har...

55 Replacing the projection lamp The Lamp Hours timer in the Projector Info menu counts the number of hours the lamp has been in use.• NOTE: Be sure to use the InFocus lamp module designed for this projector. You can order new lamps from www.infocus.com (in select areas), your retailer or your deale...

57 Numerics 3D Sync Invert 27 A AC Power On 29AP Mode 32, 47Apply 30Aspect Ratio 26Audio 1/Audio 2 8Auto Image 26Auto Keystone 26Auto Off Time 30Auto Source 29AV Mute 28 B Battery Light 52Blank Key 28Blank Screen 28Brightness 26 C Cable box 11Ceiling Mount 26, 28Client Mode 32, 47Closed Captions 28C...