InFocus ScreenPlay 5000 - Manual

4 Introduction Your new ScreenPlay™ 5000 projector from InFocus ® is specifically designed for home cinema applications. It has native 1280x720 resolution. The projector is easy to connect, easy to use, easy to maintain. Online Registration Register your projector on our website to receive product u...

5 Connector Panel The projector provides two computer and four video connectors: • one M1-D/A (HD, DVI, and computer) • one VESA (HD, HD component, and computer) • one S-video • one composite RCA • one component video It also has an RS-232 serial connector for serial control. The Command Line Interf...

6 Positioning the projector There are a number of factors to consider when determining where to set up the projector, including 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 guidelin...

7 Video connections You can connect VCRs, DVD players, camcorders, digital cameras, video games, HDTV receivers, and TV tuners to the projector. (You cannot directly connect the coaxial cable that enters your house from a cable or satellite company; the signal must pass through a tuner first. Exampl...

8 Connecting a video device If your video device has more than one output, select the highest quality one. DVI video has the best quality, followed by Component video, S-video, and then composite video. If the video device uses component cable connectors, plug the cable’s green connectors into the g...

9 Displaying a video image Remove the lens cap. Press the Power button on the top of the projector or the remote. The fans start to run. When the lamp comes on, the startup screen is dis-played. It can take a minute for the image to achieve full brightness. ? No startup screen? Get help on page 12. ...

11 Connecting a computer Connect either a VESA cable or M1 cable into the appropriate connector on the projector ( Vesa 1 or DVI 2 ). Connect the other end to the video port on your computer. If you are using a desktop computer, you first need to dis-connect the monitor cable from the computer ’s vi...

12 Shutting down the projector The projector automatically blanks the screen after no active source is detected for 30 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 ca...

14 No computer image, just the words “Signal out of range” Adjust computer refresh rate in Control Panel>Display>Settings>Advanced>Adapter (location varies by operating system) Computer image projected Edges of image distorted Turn Overscan on in the Picture>Overscan menu Correct imag...

17 1. Projected colors don’t match source 2. Colors are washed out or too deep3. Image from component source appears greenish 1. Adjust color, tint, color temperature, brightness, or contrast in the menus.2. Select another gamma setting3. Select another color space Correct image Lamp won’t turn on, ...

18 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...

19 Using the keypad buttons Most buttons are described in detail in other sections, but here is an over-view of their functions: power –turns the projector on (page 9) and off (page 12). menu –opens the on-screen menus (page 23). select –confirms choices made in the menus (page 23). up/down arrows –...

20 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. To operate, point the remote at the projection screen o...

21 Using the audio To play sound from the projector, connect your source to the Audio In con- nector on the projector. To adjust the volume, mute or turn off the projector ’s chime, use the Audio menu (see page 28). Troubleshooting audio If there is no sound, check the following: • Make sure the aud...

23 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...

24 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. Vertical Keystone : adjusts the image vertically and makes a squarer image. You can also adjust vertical keystone fro...

26 Presets : You can customize the settings for each source and save them as a preset. There are three user-definable presets. To set a preset for the current source, adjust the image, then choose Save User 1, 2, or 3. You can recall these settings in the future by selecting the appropriate user pre...

27 Advanced settings Sharpness : (video sources only) changes the clarity of the edges of a video image. Select a sharpness setting. Color Space : This option applies to computer sources. It allows you to select a color space that has been specifically tuned for the video input. When Auto is selecte...

28 Settings menu Audio : allows adjustments to the volume and mute, and turns the projec- tor ’s startup Chime on and off. Sources : allows you to assign a particular input to a specific source key on the remote. Also allows selection of a default Startup Source and enables or disables Autosource an...

31 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...

32 Replacing the projection lamp The lamp hour timer in the About menu counts the number of hours the lamp has been in use. When the lamp timer reaches the estimated total lamp life, the LED on the projector ’s keypad blinks red (indicating a lamp error, see page 36) and a dialog box appears each ti...

34 Cleaning the dust filters In dirty or dusty environments, the dust filters can become clogged, causing high temperatures inside the lamp module. These high temperatures can impact lamp performance and operating life. Routine maintenance to remove dust and dirt from the filters lowers the lamp ope...

35 Appendix Accessories NOTE : Use only approved accessories. Standard Accessories(ship with the projector) Part Number Computer Cable 6 ft (1.8 m) 210-0185-xx Audio/Video Cable 6 ft (1.8 m) 210-0053-xx S-video Cable 210-0125-xx Power Cable, US* 210-0023-xx Power Cable, EURO* 210-0029-xx Director Re...

36 Red LED behavior and projector errors If the projector is not functioning properly and the red LED is blinking, con-sult Table 2 to determine a possible cause. There are two second pauses between the blinking cycles. Visit our website for more details on the red LED error codes. See the inside ba...

37 IndexA audio 21audio volume 10Auto Power 28 B Blank screen 29blinking green 12blinking red 12 C cable box 7cables optional 35standard 35 cleaning the dust filter 34cleaning the lens 31Color 10Color Control 27colors are incorrect 17component cable connector 8composite video connector 8computer ima...

39 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...