IN36 - Video projector INFOCUS - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	InFocus
Model	IN36
Product Type	Video Projector
Display Technology	DLP (Digital Light Processing)
Native Resolution	1024 x 768 (XGA)
Brightness	2200 ANSI Lumens (estimated)
Contrast Ratio	2000:1 (estimated)
Lamp Type	High-pressure mercury lamp (contains Hg)
Lamp Life	2000 hours (estimated)
Projection Distance	2.2 m – 6.9 m (for 60" – 150" diagonal)
Image Size	60" to 150" diagonal
Keystone Correction	Digital keystone correction (vertical)
Zoom	Manual zoom
Focus	Manual focus
Connectivity	VGA (D-Sub), S-Video, Composite Video, USB (type B), Audio input (3.5mm)
Remote Control	Infrared remote (2 x AA batteries)
Included Accessories	Remote control, carry case, lens cap with tether, VGA cable, power cord, CD-ROM (manual & software), Quick Start Guide
Power Supply	100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (estimated)
Power Consumption	260 W (estimated)
Dimensions (W x D x H)	295 x 223 x 80 mm (estimated)
Weight	2.9 kg (estimated)
Noise Level	32 dB (estimated)
Safety Features	Automatic power-off, over-temperature protection, lamp door interlock
Compliance	FCC Class A, CE, CSA/UL, ICES-003
Manual Availability	Free PDF download from InFocus support website

Frequently Asked Questions - IN36 INFOCUS

How do I connect my laptop to the InFocus IN36 projector?

How do I adjust the keystone (trapezoid) effect?

How can I replace the lamp?

What do the indicator lights on top of the projector mean?

How do I enable ceiling mount mode?

How do I control presentation slides using the projector remote?

What should I do if there is no picture on the screen?

How do I clean the projector’s air filters?

Where can I find the full user manual and Reference Guide?

How do I register my projector for warranty and support?

USER MANUAL IN36 INFOCUS

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Please read the safety instructions booklet before setting up the projector.

1

Unpack the box

Here's what's included:

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Projector

Remote

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Carry Case

CD-ROM
Product Registration and Reference Guide

Lens Cap and Tether

Computer Cable

Power Cable

Save the box and packing materials.

2

Put batteries in the remote

The remote uses 2 AA batteries.

1

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2

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3

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Please dispose of batteries in an environmentally proper manner.

Buy a Full-Featured Remote and Other Custom Accessories

www.infocus.com/store

Status Indicator Panel

The top of your projector includes a convenient indicator panel with symbols that light up to show important status.

For details, see Troubleshooting.

Power/Standby
Service Required

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High Temperature
Replace Lamp

3

Connect source

Color-coded connections make it easy.

You can connect more than one source if needed.

Connect to: Computer

Computer Cable (included)

OR

Got an Apple computer?

You may need an adapter. For more information, see How-To Guides at www.infocus.com/support/howto

USB is optional

USB connection only needed for:

● Presentation control using projector remote
- Upgrading projector firmware

Connect to: DVD or VCR\* (using optional cables)

1 Connect video using either an S-Video or a Composite Video cable www.infocus.com/store part no. SP-SVIDEO-10M or SP-CPSTVID-5M

2 Connect audio using a Mini-Plug to RCA Audio Y-Cable Available from A/V dealer or retailer

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    A["TV Device"] -->|S-Video Cable| B["Audio Out"]
    A -->|Mini-Plug Audio Y-Cable| C["Video Out"]
    B -->|Composite Video Cable| D["OR"]
    C -->|S-Video Cable| D
    D -->|Good| E["Video Cable"]
    D -->|Better| F["Video Cable"]

*Also for game console or cable box.

Want better sound?

Connect the source's audio output to a receiver/amplifier or home theater system with separate speakers.

RCA Audio Cable

Home Theater or Receiver L Audio In R or L Audio Out R Video Out DVD or VCR

OR

Connect to: Other kinds of sources

How-To Guides are available at www.infocus.com/support/howto

4

Turn on projector and source

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1 Connect the power cord to the projector and to an electrical outlet

The power light ⏻ on the projector will light amber.

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2 Turn on the projector

Press power (on the projector or remote). The power light will start blinking green.

3 Wait for the lamp to warm up

After a few seconds, the power light will stop blinking and turn green. It can take a minute for the lamp to reach full brightness.

Warning: Do not look directly into the lens when the projector is turned on.

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4 Turn on computer or other source

You may need to press a specific key combination to activate your laptop's external video port. On most laptops, hold down the FN key while pressing a key labeled CRT/LCD, LCD/VGA, a monitor icon □, or similar. Key combos for popular models:

Apple F7

Gateway Fn+F3 or Fn+F4

IBM ThinkPad Fn+F7

Dell Fn+F8

HP/Compaq Fn+F4 or Fn+F6

Toshiba Fn+F5

Fujitsu Fn+F10

Sony Fn+F7

Complete laptop activation chart at www.infocus.com/support

source

Important: If there is still no video, restart your computer (first make sure it's connected to the projector and the projector is turned on).

5 Change source if needed

If needed, press source (on the projector or remote) to view the source. You may have to press it more than once.

5

Adjust the picture

1 Height

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1 Hold down the release button on top of the projector.
2 Lift the front of the projector to the desired height.
3 Release the button.

2 Keystone

keystone → →

Press the keystone buttons to make the picture square.

3 Zoom and focus

Focus Zoom

Adjust zoom first, then focus the center of the image.

Projector Location

As distance increases, the image gets larger and moves upwards.

As distance increases, the image gets larger and moves upwards. Lens center line

Diagonal

Screen Size

60" / 1.5m

80" / 2m

92" / 2.3m

150" / 3.8m

Distance to Screen

Minimum

7'4" / 2.2m

9'9" / 3m

11'3" / 3.4m

18'4" / 5.6m

Maximum

9'1" / 2.8m

12'1" / 3.7m

13'11" / 4.2m

22'8" / 6.9m

Interactive Screen Size and Distance Calculator

www.infocus.com/calculator

Buy a Screen and Other Custom Accessories

www.infocus.com/store

Ceiling mount?

To flip the image, enable Ceiling in the System menu (press menu, then select Settings > System > Ceiling).

Using the menus

1 Press menu to show menus
2 Press ▼or ▲to choose items (or adjust setting)
3 Press select to confirm menu choice
4 Press menu to hide menus

Controlling your presentations

Connect the computer cable (including USB) to your computer, then use √ and ∧ to move through your presentation slides.

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    A["menu"] --> B["↑"]
    B --> C["select"]
    C --> D["↓"]

6

Turn off the projector

Press the power button twice

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The first press shows a confirmation message; the second press confirms that you want to power off.

The power light on the projector will blink while the fan cools the lamp. If you need to unplug the projector, wait until the fan stops and the power light stops blinking and stays on.

Note: While the power light is blinking, button presses on the projector and remote are ignored.

7 Register your product

Activate your warranty to ensure eligibility for service and support. Get special offers and notifications about free product updates.

1 Write down your projector's serial number

It's printed on the label on the back of the projector. You'll need it to register (and if you ever need to contact support).

Serial number:

2 Go to www.infocus.com/register

8 Read the Reference Guide

Insert the CD-ROM, or go to www.infocus.com/support

The Reference Guide is on the CD-ROM in multiple languages. It covers advanced setup and operation, including lamp replacement instructions. The Reference Guide is also available at www.infocus.com/support

Troubleshooting

If there is no picture or the picture is blank

If the power light is off, make sure the power cord is connected and plugged into a live electrical outlet. If the power light is amber and not blinking, press the power button.

Check video source and cables. Make sure the video source (computer, DVD player, VCR, etc.) is turned on and cables are securely connected between the source and the projector.

Make sure your computer's video port is enabled. Press the key combination that activates your laptop's external video port (see step 4). If there is still no image, restart your laptop.

Press the Source button. You may need to press it several times to view the correct source.

auto image

Press the Auto Image button.

If "Signal out of range" is shown, or the picture looks bad

auto image

Press the Auto Image button. If that doesn't help (and the source is a computer), reduce your computer's display resolution or vertical refresh rate.

If the replace lamp light is on

Turn the projector off and wait at least one minute, then turn it on again. If the replace lamp light turns on again, the lamp needs to be replaced. For lamp replacement instructions, see the Reference Guide, which is on the included CD-ROM or can be downloaded at www.infocus.com/support

If the high temperature light is on

Turn the projector off and remove anything that may be blocking the air vents on its side. Leave the projector off for at least one minute to let it cool before turning it on again. IMPORTANT: Continuous operation at high temperature may reduce the lifetime of the lamp and/or projector.

If the service required light is on

Turn the projector off and wait at least one minute, then turn it on again. If the service required light turns on again, the projector needs to be serviced. See below for service contact information.

More troubleshooting options are in the Reference Guide

The Reference Guide is on the included CD-ROM, or download it at www.infocus.com/support

Warning: In the unlikely event of a lamp rupture, particles may be ejected from the projector. Keep out of the area under and around the projector when it is turned on. See the safety instructions booklet for more details.

Questions? We're here to help!

Visit us at:

www.infocus.com/support

We're here to support you with your new purchase. We can help you with...

• Determining screen sizes
• Documentation in other languages
- Connecting your sources (TV, DVD, Cable/Satellite, Game, etc.)
- Selecting optional accessories
• Product warranty protection plans

Customer Support Telephone [phone]

TOLL FREE: 800-799-9911

Mon-Fri, 7 am - 5 pm Pacific [e-mail]

Asia Pacific

Customer Support Telephone

Singapore: [phone]

China: 800.828.2268

Australia: 1300-725-295

Australia Direct Sales: 1800-885-841

Mon-Fri, 9 am - 5 pm SGT

[e-mail]

Europe, Middle East, Africa

Customer Support Telephone

[phone]

Mon-Fri, 08:30 - 18:00 CET

[e-mail]

Warning: Hg - Lamp contains mercury. Manage in accordance with local disposal laws.

See www.lamprecycle.org

Declaration of Conformity

Manufacturer: InFocus Corporation, 27500 SW Parkway Ave. Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-8238 USA

European Office: Louis Armstrongweg 110, 1311 RL Almere, The Netherlands

We declare under our sole responsibility that this projector conforms to the following directives and norms: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC,

Amended by 93/68/EEC, EMC: EN 55022, EN 55024, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC, Safety: IEC 60950-1:1st Edition

Trademarks

Apple, Macintosh, and PowerBook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. IBM is a trademark or registered trademark of International Business Machines, Inc. Microsoft, PowerPoint, and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. InFocus, In Focus, and INFOCUS (stylized), LP, LiteShow, ScreenPlay, LitePort, ASK and Proxima are either registered trademarks or trademarks of InFocus Corporation in the United States and other countries.

FCC Warning

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Changes or modifications to this equipment that are not expressly approved by InFocus Corp. may void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

EN 55022 Warning

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment it may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. The typical use is in a conference room, meeting room or auditorium.

Canada

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Agency Approvals Product Models: W320, W340, W360

UL, CUL, NOM, IRAM, GOST, C-tick

Other specific Country Approvals may apply. Please see product certification label.

InFocus reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time without notice.