InFocus DP6500x, DP1200x User Manual
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LiteShow
WIRELESS FREEDOM FOR YOUR PROJECTOR.
USER’S GUIDE
Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer: InFocus Corporation, 27700B SW Parkway Ave. Wilsonville, Oregon 97070 USA
European Office: Strawinskylaan 585, 1077 XX Amsterdam, The Netherlands
We declare under our sole responsibility that the LiteShow wireless projection adapter 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: EN 60950: 2000
The Agency/Regulatory Approval for the computer’s wireless adapter is solely the responsibility of the adapter
manufacturer - not InFocus Corporation.
May, 2003
Trademarks
Apple, Macintosh, and PowerBook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. IBM and PS/2 are
trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines, Inc. Microsoft, PowerPoint, and Windows are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. InFocus, LiteShow, and LP are trademarks or registered
trademarks of InFocus Corporation.
User’s Guide Travel Restrictions
You must keep this User’s Guide with your LiteShow adapter at all times when travelling in countries other than the
United States of America.
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. The Agency/Regulatory Approval for the computer’s wireless adapter is solely the responsibility of the adapter
manufacturer - not InFocus Corporation.
Canada
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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.
Radio Frequency/Channel Restriction Information
Agency Approvals
UL, c-UL, TÜV, NOM, IRAM, GOST, C-Tick
Contents
Introduction 1
What is LiteShow? 2
Contents 4
About the documentation 5
If you need assistance 5
Projecting via LiteShow 7
About the LiteShow Adapter 7
The LiteShow Splash Screen 9
The LiteShow Manager 11
Settings Window 15
Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions 21
Troubleshooting 21
Frequently Asked Questions 22
Glossary 25
Appendix 27
Specifications 27
Accessories 28
Compatible projectors 29
InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide 1
Introduction
Congratulations. You have chosen to step into the future of wireless projection through the use of the InFocus®
LiteShow
adapter which allows you to send sharp images from a PC or Macintosh computer to a compatible projector. LiteShow
is easy to set up and configure, and it eliminates the need to carry and connect computer cables.
If you haven’t yet set LiteShow up, you can go ahead and do so now by following the instructions in the Quick Start
Guide that came with your LiteShow.
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cable-free digital projection system. LiteShow is a powerful and secure wireless multimedia projection
the LiteShow adapter
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Be sure to register your LiteShow online at www.infocus.com/service/register to receive product updates, announce-
ments, and registration incentives.
What is LiteShow?
The sleek LiteShow adapter contains an 802.11b compliant wireless radio that works in tandem with the proprietary
LiteShow Manager software and a wireless LAN adapter or a USB wireless adapter connected to your computer. This
combination gives you presentations that are as sharp the best tethered projector and computer setup.
LiteShow
adapter
computer with a wireless adapter or
USB wireless adapter
and LiteShow Manager software installed
wireless
projection
transmitted data
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LiteShow and the projector
The LiteShow adapter connects to a compatible projector by plugging its embedded M1 connector into a projector’s
M1 receptacle. The adapter ’s latch mechanism is attached by tightening the two thumbscrews. If the projector’s AutoSource option is on, source selection in the projector automatically switches to the standard M1 connector when data
from the LiteShow adapter becomes available.
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Please note that LiteShow is designed for business presentations, such as Microsoft
multimedia displays like a DVD.
PowerPoint®, but not for video or
LiteShow and the computer
The LiteShow adapter communicates to supported computers via the source computer’s wireless LAN adapter (integrated or PC card) or USB wireless adapter. This communication provides a data path that results in wireless projection.
Managing LiteShow
The LiteShow Manager interface allows you to project to any LiteShow-enabled projector within range It also lets you
set application preferences and adjust the LiteShow adapter's settings. For example, you can rename the LiteShow
adapter and the LiteShow adapter's network, or specify the LiteShow adapter's IP address.
Security
LiteShow’s encryption technology delivers security similar to that found in computer-to-projector cabled setups.
Capabilities
LiteShow has a line-of-sight range of up to 300 feet (91.44 meters) and a data rate of up to 11Mbps. However, keep in
mind that range and data rate can be lessened by distance, walls or other wireless devices. LiteShow also handles up to
XGA (1024x768) resolution along with 24-bit color depth.
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Contents
Your LiteShow system comes with the items shown in the graphic immediately below. Note that the wireless PC card
adapter* is optional. This depends on if you bought the LiteShow system that comes with a wireless adapter or if you
already have an adapter and opted for the package that comes without a wireless adapter.
wireless PC card adapter *
LiteShow adapter
LiteShow
Quick Setup
Guide
LiteShow
User’s Guide
LiteShow documentation
and CD
LiteShow carrying case
* optional depending on which LiteShow offering you purchased
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About the documentation
Use the LiteShow Quick Start Guide included in the LiteShow packaging to install and set up and LiteShow. The LiteShow User’s Guide contains more information and can be used to fine tune your wireless projection settings to match
your needs or to troubleshoot problems you may run into. You can also use the online-Help file to guide you with
questions while operating the LiteShow Manager.
Both this User’s Guide and the Quick Start Guide are available on the included CD as Adobe Acrobat PDF files.
If you need assistance
The first place to look for help is in this User’s Guide. Be sure to check the guidelines in the Troubleshooting section on
page 21. Or, check the Service and Support section of our website at http://www.infocus.com/service.
If those sources don’t answer your question, call InFocus Customer Service in the United States directly at 1-800-799-
9911. Call between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday. Service is available in North America after hours
and on weekends for a fee at 1-888-592-6800.
You can also send us an e-mail at techsupport@infocus.com. Our World Wide Web address is http://www.info-
cus.com.
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Projecting via LiteShow
This section gives you more detail on LiteShow and its parts and features. Reading this section should give you a better understanding of the LiteShow system and allow you to, if needed, make changes to it.
About the LiteShow Adapter
Before you begin projecting via LiteShow, take a minute to examine the LiteShow adapter and keep the following in
mind while you use it. The LiteShow adapter is a well-constructed adapter for wireless projection. However, in order
to keep it working for you there are several points that you need to pay attention to.
Note: If you have not attached the LiteShow adapter to a projector and installed the LiteShow software on your computer yet, you should go ahead and do so now by following the instructions in the LiteShow Quick Start Guide that came
in your LiteShow packaging.
The LiteShow adapter contains the following features:
LEDs
thumb screws
adjustable
hinge
M1 connector
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LiteShow adapter tips
In regards to your LiteShow adapter, keep the following in mind:
• Be careful with the LiteShow adapter: do not drop it or otherwise abuse it. Keep the LiteShow adapter in its carrying case when you are not using it.
• The hinge on the LiteShow adapter should be used for positional purposes and repeatedly flexing it is not recommended.
• The blinking LEDs on the side of your LiteShow adapter let you know that it is operational and capable of communicating with your wireless adapter.
• When you secure the LiteShow adapter to the projector with the two thumb screws, be very careful to not overtighten them.
• Please do not remove the dark plastic top of the LiteShow adapter unless directed to do so by InFocus service and
support personnel.
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The LiteShow Splash Screen
Once you’ve attached the LiteShow adapter to a projector and powered that projector on, you should see the LiteShow
Splash Screen, as depicted below.
LiteShow Splash Screen
The LiteShow Splash Screen is a small window that appears in the upper left corner of the projected screen. If you can
see it, then you know that the projector is powered on, the M1 connector is the source, and that a LiteShow adapter is
connected to it.
Once visible, the LiteShow Splash Screen displays the following informational items:
Name: The name of the LiteShow adapter. The default is myLiteShow.
Unique ID: A unique identification string that distinguishes your LiteShow adapter from others in the area.
WLAN: The name of the WLAN LiteShow is connecting to. The default is LiteShow.
Model: The model number of the projector the LiteShow adapter is attached to.
Ve rs io n : The LiteShow adapter’s current firmware version.
IP: The LiteShow adapter’s IP address. It can be automatically assigned or manually assigned.
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If you cannot see the LiteShow Splash Screen after you’ve attached it to a projector and powered the projector on, confirm that Auto Source is selected on your projector and that the M1 source is connected. If that doesn’t help, try powering the projector off. Wait a few minutes, until the projector ‘s LEDs let you know it is ready to be powered on, then
reattach the LiteShow adapter and power the projector back on again.
If you are having other trouble getting LiteShow to wirelessly project, consult the “Troubleshooting” and “Frequently
Asked Questions” sections beginning on page 21.
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