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C420
C420
InFocus Corporation
Meeting room easy. Install ready.
27700B SW Parkway Avenue
Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-9215
1-800-294-6400 503-685-8888
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Fax: 503-685-8887
http://www.infocus.com
In Europe:
InFocus International B.V.
Strawinskylaan 585
User’s
1077 XX Amsterdam,The Netherlands
Phone: +31 20 579 2000
Fax: +31 20 579 2999
In Asia:
238A Thomson Road
#18-01/04 Novena Square
Guide
Singapore 307684
Telephone: (65) 6334-9005
010-0453-00 Fax: (65)
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This entire user’s guide is available on the enclosed CD as an Adobe Acrobat pdf file in the following languages: English, French, German, Italian, Norwe- gian, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese. Before using this projector, please read these instructions. Le mode d'emploi complet est disponible sur le CD joint sous forme de fichier pdf d'Adobe Acrobat dans les langues suivantes : anglais, français, allemand, italien, norvégien, portugais,
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Declaration of Conformity Canada Manufacturer: InFocus Corporation, 27700B SW Parkway Ave. Wilsonville, Oregon This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 97070 USA Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. European Office: Strawinskylaan 585, 1077 XX Amsterdam, The Netherlands Remote Control Warning We declare under our sole responsibility that this projector conforms to the following Laser radiation class II product; wavelength 650nm;
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Table of Contents If you are experienced in setting up presentation systems, use the included Quick Set Up card. For complete details on connecting and operating the projector, refer to this User’s Guide. Electronic versions of this User’s Guide Introduction 5 in multiple languages are available on the included CD and on our website. Connecting a computer 7 Required computer connections 7 The website also has technical specifications (an interactive image size cal- Displaying a computer image
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Projector components and features Introduction keypad Your new digital projector provides three computer and three video inputs and has XGA 1024x768 resolution. Optional user-changeable short and long throw lenses make this a flexible product suitable for many different uses. speakers The projector is easy to connect, easy to use, easy to maintain. An Interac- tive Display on the top of the projector gives you constant feedback on the status of the projector. air intake Online Registration
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Connector Panel The projector provides three computer and three video connectors: component video one M1-D (HD, DVI, and computer) two VESA (HD, HD component, and computer) external PS/2 M1-D computer speakers mouse one component RCA screen USB computer s-video (audio out) monitor trigger RJ-45 mouse audio one S-video audio in R trigger one composite RCA monitor out computer 2 network PS/2 computer 1 one USB mouse (for use with the Computer 2 input only) USB L one PS/2 mouse (for
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O I O I O I O I O I Connecting a computer connect computer cable audio in R trigger monitor out network mouse USB computer 1 computer 2 L Required computer connections audio in computer 3 serial control computer in Connect one end of the 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 monitor cable from the computer’s video port. Connect the black power
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O I O I O I If you prefer connecting your computer to the projector with an optional M1-D cable, connect one end of that cable to the M1 port on your computer, connect M1-D cable and connect the other end to the Computer 1 connector on the projector. audio in R trigger computer 2 monitor out network mouse USB computer 1 L audio in computer 3 serial control computer in You can control the projector from an LCD control panel or computer by connecting an RS-232 cable to the projector’s Serial co
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Displaying a computer image remove lens cap Remove the lens cap. 2 press Power button Press the power switch to position “1” on the back of the projector, then press Power switch press the Power button on the top of the projector or the remote. I O The LED flashes green and the fans start to run. When the lamp comes on, the startup screen is displayed and the LED is steady green. It can take a 1 minute for the image to achieve full brightness. ? No startup screen? Get help on page 17. turn
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First-time projector use with Windows 98 a The first time you connect a computer running Windows 98 to the projector, the computer recognizes the projector as “new hardware” and the Add New Hardware Wizard appears. Follow these instructions to use the Wiz- ard to load the correct driver (which was installed with your Windows operating system). If you are running Windows 2000, Windows ME, or Window XP, skip these steps and go to “Adjusting the image” on page 12. a Click Next to begin searchin
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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 two times. The first time it detects a USB Human Interface Device (for the key- board). The second time it detects a USB Human Interface Device (for the mouse). For Windows 2000, Windows ME, and Windows XP: The USB drivers are automatically installed. 11
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Adjusting the image adjust height Adjust the height of the projector, if necessary, by pressing the release but- ton to extend the elevator foot. rotate level- ing foot elevator Rotate the leveling foot (located at the bottom back right corner), if neces- foot sary. Position the projector the desired distance from the screen at a 90 degree angle to the screen. adjust distance See page 42 for a table listing screen sizes and distances. Adjust the zoom or focus rings by rotating them until the
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O I O I O I Connecting a video device connect A/V cable audio in R trigger Standard video connections monitor out network mouse computer 1 computer 2 USB L audio in computer 3 serial control Plug the audio/video (A/V) cable’s yellow connector into the video-out computer in connector on the video device. Plug the other yellow connector into the yel- low Video 2 connector on the projector. Plug a white connector into the left audio out connector on the video device and plug a red connector int
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Displaying a video image remove lens cap Remove the lens cap. 2 press Power switch press Power button Press the power switch to position “1” on the back of the projector, then I press the Power button on the top of the projector. O The LED flashes green and the fans start to run. When the lamp comes on, the startup screen is displayed and the LED is steady green. It can take a 1 minute for the image to achieve full brightness. ? No startup screen? Get help on page 16. turn on video device P
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Adjust the zoom or focus rings by rotating them until the desired image size adjust zoom and focus and focus are produced. zoom focus If the image is not square, adjust the vertical keystone using the buttons on adjust keystone the keypad. Press the upper Keystone button to reduce the upper part of the image, and press the lower Keystone button to reduce the lower part. You can also adjust the horizontal keystone via the menus. See page 30. Adjust the volume on the keypad or remote. adjust vo
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Shutting down the projector Troubleshooting your setup The projector automatically blanks the screen after no active source is If your image appears correctly on the screen, skip to the next section detected for 30 minutes. This blank screen helps preserve the life of the pro- (page 25). If it does not, troubleshoot the setup. The Interactive Display and jector. The image returns when an active source is detected or a remote or LED on top of the projector indicate the state of the projector a
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A A A startup screen startup screen Source Troubleshooting Problem Solution Result Plug power cable in, press power switch, press power button. Remove lens cap. No startup screen Correct image 3 1 2 Computer image projected Only startup screen appears Press the Computer button Activate laptop’s external port or restart laptop 17
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A A Signal out of range A Adjust computer refresh rate in Control Computer image projected No computer image, just the words “Signal out of Panel>Display>Settings>Advanced> range” Adapter (location varies by operating system) You may also need to set a different resolution on your computer, as shown in the following problem, “Image fuzzy or cropped” 18
