DP8400x/DP8500xHigh-performance Installation—Innovative Ease of UseUser’s GuideInFocus Corporation27700B SW Parkway Avenue Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-9
9Connecting a computerRequired computer connectionsConnect one end of the VESA computer cable to the Computer 2 connector on the projector. Connect th
10If you are using a desktop computer and want to see the image on your computer screen as well as on the projection screen, plug the monitor cable to
11Displaying a computer image Remove the lens cap.Press the power switch on the back of the projector to the on position, then press the Power button
12First-time projector use with Windows 98The first time you connect a computer running Windows 98 to the projector, the computer recognizes the proje
13Skip this page if you did not connect a USB mouse cableFor Windows 98:• If you connected the USB cable, the Add New Hardware Wizard appears again. D
14Adjusting the imageAdjust the height of the projector, if necessary, by pressing the release but-tons on each side of the projector’s front to exten
15Connecting a video device Standard video connectionsPlug the audio/video (A/V) cable’s yellow connector into the video-out connector on the video de
16You can also connect to your video device using a BNC cable. Connect the BNC connectors of the BNC cable to the appropriate Computer 3 connec-tors o
17Displaying a video imageRemove the lens cap. Press the power switch on the back of the projector to the on position, then press the Power button on
18Adjust the zoom or focus by pressing the power Zoom or power Focus buttons on the keypad until the desired image size and focus are produced.You can
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, No
19Shutting down the projectorThe projector automatically blanks the screen after no active source is detected for 30 minutes. This blank screen helps
20Source TroubleshootingProblem Solution ResultNo startup screenPlug power cable in, press power switch,press power button. Remove lens cap.Correct im
21No computer image, just the words “Signal out of range” Adjust computer refresh rate in Control Panel>Display>Settings>Advanced>Adapter
22Image fuzzy or cropped Set your computer’s display resolution to the native resolution of the projector (Start>Settings>Control Panel>Displ
23Projector troubleshootingProblem Solution ResultImage not square Adjust keystone the Picture menuSquare imageImage not sharpAdjust the focus on the
24Image upside downTurn on/off Ceiling in Settings>System menuCorrect imageImage reversed left to rightTurn on/off Rear in Settings>System menuC
25Lamp won’t turn on, Temp LED solid red (page 47)Make sure vents aren’t blocked; allow projector to cool for one minute Unplug projector; wait one mi
26Still having problems?If you need assistance, visit our website or call us. See the inside of the back cover for a list of all contact numbers and r
27Using the keypad buttonsMost buttons are described in detail in other sections, but here is an over-view of their functions:power–turns the projecto
28Using the remote control The remote uses two (2) provided AAA batteries. They are easily installed by sliding the cover off the remote's back,
2This entire user’s guide is available on the enclosed CD as an Adobe Acrobat pdf file in the following languages: English, French, German, Italian, N
29Using the audio To play sound from the projector, connect your source to the Audio In con-nector on the projector.To adjust the volume, use the butt
30Optimizing computer imagesAfter your computer is connected properly and the computer’s image is on the screen, you can optimize the image using the
31Optimizing video imagesAfter the video device is connected properly and the image is on the screen, you can optimize the image using the onscreen me
32Using the menusTo open the menus, press the menu button on the keypad or remote. (The menus automatically close after 60 seconds if no buttons are p
33Picture menuTo adjust the following six settings, highlight the setting, press Select, use the up and down arrows to adjust the values, then press s
34Presets: The provided Presets optimize the projector for displaying com-puter presentations, photographs, film images, and video images. (Film input
35Advanced settingsSharpness: (video sources only) changes the clarity of the edges of a video image. Select a sharpness setting.Color Space: This opt
36Settings menuAudio: allows adjustments to the Balance and Volume. Also allows you to turn on and off the Internal speakers, and projector startup Ch
37Screen Save: automatically blanks the screen after no signals are detected for five minutes. The image returns when an active source is detected or
38PiP: (Picture in Picture) allows you to overlay a smaller window showing the video source on top of the larger computer source window. Only video so
3Declaration of ConformityManufacturer: InFocus Corporation, 27700B SW Parkway Ave. Wilsonville, Oregon 97070 USAEuropean Office: Strawinskylaan 585,
39Network: The projector has an RJ45 Ethernet connector that supports net-work connections and TCP/IP protocols. This will allow for the control and m
40MaintenanceNOTE: When you are performing maintenance activities on your projector, keep in mind that you should only remove screws that are single-s
416To remove a lens, push the lever inside the lens housing and turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops. Remove the lens.7 To install a new lens
424Loosen the three captive screws on the lamp module.WARNINGS: • To avoid burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 60 minutes before you repla
43Cleaning the dust filter1 Turn off the projector and unplug the power cable. 2 Wait 60 minutes to allow the projector to cool thoroughly.WARN ING: T
44AppendixProjected image sizeThe image offset range for the standard lens is 10:1 (100%) to 1:1 (50%). The image offset range for the short throw len
45The image offset range for the long throw lens is 10:1 (100%) to 1:1 (50%).Table 4: Image sizes for long throw lens (2.2 - 4.1:1)Distance to screen
46The image offset range for the super throw lens is 10:1 (100%) to 1:1 (50%).NOTE: Visit our website for an interactive image size calculator.120/36.
47LED BehaviorLED color/behavior MeaningPower: blinking greenTe m p : N / ALamp: N/AThe power switch has been toggled on and the software is initiali
48RS-232 commands Communication ConfigurationVisit our website for additional RS-232 settings and information.To control this projector via RS-232, co
4Table of ContentsIntroduction 6Positioning the projector 8Connecting a computer 9Required computer connections 9Displaying a computer image 11Fir
49Error ConditionsNot all commands are supported for all projectors. If an unsupported com-mand is issued, the command will be ignored. If a command i
50FunctionCom-mandMin MaxDe-faultStepContrast CON at RW 96 160 128 1Color Space 0: RGB 1: SMPTE240 2: REC709 3: REC601 7: AutoCSM at RW 0 7 7Green Gai
51FunctionCom-mandMin MaxDe-faultStepTime In Hours Last Bulb3 LastedLB3 at R 0 32766 0Lamp Lit0: not lit1: litLML at R 0 1Lamp Hours LMP at R 0 65534
52FunctionCom-mandMin MaxDe-faultStepRear0: disable1: enableREA at RW 0 1 0Factory Reset0: not reset1: resetRST at W 0 1 -1Sharpness 5 = Sharpest6 = S
53FunctionCom-mandMin MaxDe-faultStepPiP Size Selection0: off1: small2: medium3: largePSS at RW 0 3 0PiP Input3: video 21: video 3PIN at RW 3 4 3PiP P
54Numerics1024x768 resolution 6AAbout 38Aspect Ratio 38audio 29Audio In connector 9, 15Auto Image 38Auto Power 36Autosource 36BBlank 38BNC 10, 16BNC c
55Infonetwork 39IP Address 39IR Receivers 36Llamp replacement 41Lamp Reset 39lamp won’t turn on 25Language 39laptopconnecting 9external video port 11L
56Ssecurity lock 43Serial connection 10serial connection 7Service 39Service Code 39Settings menu 36shutdownprojector 19solid red 47Source 38Source tro
57Limited WarrantyInFocus Corporation (“InFocus”) warrants that the Projector (“Product”) purchasedfrom InFocus, an InFocus distributor, or an InFocus
58Limited Warranty PeriodThe Limited Warranty period commences on the date of purchase by the end-usercustomer for both the 2 year Product Warranty an
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DP8400x/DP8500xHigh-performance Installation—Innovative Ease of UseUser’s GuideInFocus Corporation27700B SW Parkway Avenue Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-9
6IntroductionYour new multimedia projector provides three computer, three video, and two audio inputs, one audio output, RS-232 control, and has XGA 1
7Connector PanelThe projector provides three computer and three video connection options: • one M1-D (DVI with USB)• one VESA computer• one BNC (RGBHV
8Positioning the projectorTo determine where to position the projector, consider the size and shape of your screen, the location of your power outlets
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