InFocus IN1501 User Manual

IN1501, IN1503

009-1313-00

Regulatory models: P1501, P1503

Declaration of Conformity

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

We declare under our sole responsibility that this projector conforms to the
following directives and norms:

EuP Directive 2005/32/EC

EMC Directive 2004/108/EC

EMC: EN 55022

EN 55024

EN 61000-3-2

EN 61000-3-3

Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC

Safety: IEC 60950-1: 2005 (MOD)

Trademarks

DisplayLink is a trademark of DisplayLink Corporation.
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. DLP® and
the DLP logo are registered trademarks of Texas Instruments and BrilliantColor™
is a trademark of Texas Instruments. InFocus, In Focus, and INFOCUS (stylized)
are either registered trademarks or trademarks of InFocus Corporation in the
United States and other countries.

FCC Warning

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

--Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

--Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

--Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.

--Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by InFocus Corporation may
void authority to operate the equipment.

Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.

Agency Approvals

cTUVus

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

This document applies to regulatory models P1501 and P1503.

Input ratings: 100-240Vac, 2.9A, 50-60Hz

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

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Table of Contents

Introduction 3
Positioning the projector 5
Projector and device connector guide 6

Connecting a computer source 9
Required computer connections
(DisplayLink or VGA) 9

Optional computer connections 9
Displaying an image 10
Adjusting the image 11
Connecting a video device 12

Video device connections 13

Composite video connection 13

HDMI 1.3 connection 13

VGA connection 13

Component video connection 13
Shutting down the projector 14
Troubleshooting your setup 14
Using the remote control 22
Using the audio 23
Using the keypad buttons 24
Optimizing computer images 25
Presentation features 25
Optimizing video images 26
Customizing the projector 26
Using the menus 27

Basic Picture menu 28

Advanced Picture menu 29

Setup menu 30

Status and Service menu 32
Maintenance 33

Cleaning the lens 33

Using the security lock 33

Replacing the projection lamp 34

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Important Operating Considerations for Safety

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/2.4m

3’ / 1 m

2’ / 0.6 m

• Refer to this guide for proper startup and shutdown procedures.

• Follow all warnings and cautions in this manual and on the projector.

• Place the projector in a horizontal position no greater than 15 degrees off

axis.

• Locate the projector at least 4' (1.2m) away from any heating or cooling

vents.

• Do not block ventilation openings. Locate the projector in a well-ventilated

area without obstructions to intake or exhaust vents. Do not place the
projector on a tablecloth or other soft covering that may block the vents.

• Do not place the projector in direct sunlight, humid, greasy or dusty places or

in places where the projector may come into contact with smoke or steam.

• Do not look directly into the lens while the projector is being used.

• Do not drop the projector.

• Do not spill liquid on the projector. Spilled liquid may damage the projector.

• Use the power cord provided. Connect the power cord to a receptacle with

a protective safety (earth) ground terminal. A surge-protected power strip is
recommended.

• Do not overload wall outlets.

• When disconnecting the power cord, hold the plug, not the cord.

• Wash hands after handling the cables supplied with this product.

• The projector remote control uses batteries. Make sure the batteries’

polarity (+/-) is aligned correctly. Dispose of used batteries in accordance
with local disposal laws.

• Use an InFocus approved ceiling mount kit for proper fitting, ventilation and

installation. The warranty does not cover any damage caused by use of non­approved ceiling mount kits or by installing in an improper location.

• When the projector is ceiling mounted, wear protective eyewear to prevent

eye injury before opening lamp door.

• Refer all service to qualified service personnel. Servicing your own projector

can be dangerous to you and will void the warranty.

• Only use replacement parts specified by InFocus. Unauthorized substitutions
may result in fire, electrical shock, or injury, and may void the warranty

• Only genuine InFocus lamps are tested for use in this projector. Use of non
InFocus lamps may cause electrical shock and fire, and may void the projector
warranty.

• Hg – Lamp contains mercury. Manage in accordance with local
disposal laws. See www.lamprecycle.org.

• The projector uses a high-pressure mercury glass lamp. The lamp may fail
prematurely, or it may rupture with a popping sound if jolted, scratched, or
handled while hot. The risk of lamp failure or rupture also increases as the
lamp age increases; please replace the lamp when you see the “Replace Lamp”
message.

• In the unlikely event of a lamp rupture, particles may exit through the
projector vents. Keep people, food, and drinks out of the "keep out" area
under and around the projector, as indicated by the "X" areas below.

Follow these instructions to help ensure image quality and lamp life over the life of
the projector. Failure to follow these instructions may affect the warranty. For
complete details of the warranty, see the Warranty Booklet.

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Introduction

zoom (rear ring)

focus (front ring)

touch keypad

elevator foot

lens

remote control
receiver (IR)

connector
panel

remote control
receiver (IR)

power cord
connector

Your new digital projector is simple to connect, easy to use, and straightforward
to maintain. It is a versatile projector that is flexible enough for business
presentations and home video viewing too. The IN1501 has native XGA 1024x768
resolution, and the IN1503 has WXGA 1280x800 resolution. This guide applies to
all products. They are compatible with a wide variety of computers and video
devices.

Product specifications

To read the latest specifications on your multimedia projector, be sure to visit our
website at www.infocus.com, as specifications are subject to change.

Accessories

The standard accessories that came with your projector are listed in the included
Quick Start Poster/Booklet. Optional accessories can be found on our website at
www.infocus.com or at your retailer or dealer.

Online registration

Register your projector on our website at www.infocus.com/register to activate
your warranty and receive product updates, announcements, and registration
incentives.

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Connector panel

audio in

DisplayLink

security lock

computer

composite

video

HDMI

LitePort (IN1503 only)

The projector provides both computer and video connection options, including:

• VGA computer

•HDMI

• Composite video

• USB DisplayLink connector, for computer audio/video input. This USB
connection also provides slide advance (and mouse control when used with
an optional remote control only)

• LitePort, for connecting a USB flash drive containing images.

• Audio input for video and computer.

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Positioning the projector

(IN1503)

(IN1501)

10 ft high
image

10 ft high
image

bottom of image

1.2 ft above center
of lens

Projection angle

lens center

bottom of image

1.05 ft above center
of lens

Projection angle

lens center

To determine where to position the projector, consider 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 guidelines:

• Position the projector on a flat surface at a right angle to the screen. The
projector must be at least 4.9 feet (1.5m) from the projection screen.

• Position the projector within 10 feet (3m) of your power source and within 6
feet (1.8m) of your video device (unless you purchase extension cables). To
ensure adequate cable access, do not place the projector within 6 inches
(.15m) of a wall or other object.

• If you are installing the projector on the ceiling, we strongly recommend using
InFocus approved ceiling mounts for proper fitting, ventilation and installation.
Refer to the installation guide that comes with the InFocus Ceiling Mount Kit
(p/n SP-CEIL-UNIV) for more information. The warranty does not cover any
damage caused by use of non-approved ceiling mount kits or by installing in an
improper locationTo turn the image upside down, see “Ceiling mount” on
page 31. We recommend using an InFocus authorized ceiling mount.

• Position the projector the desired distance from the screen. The distance
from the lens of the projector to the screen, the zoom setting, and the video
format determine the size of the projected image.

• The image exits the projector at a given angle. IN1501 image offset is 120% +/

-5% ; IN1503 image offset is 105% +/-5%. This means that if you have an image
10’ high, the bottom of the image will be 1.2' (IN1501) and 1.05' (IN1503)
above the center of the lens.

Table 1: (IN1501)

Range of distance to the screen for a given screen size

Distance to screen

Diagonal Screen
Size (inches/m)

Minimum
distance (inches/
m)

Maximum
Distance
(inches/m)

60/1.5 43/1.1 52/1.3
80/2.0 57/1.5 69/1.7
90/2.3 64/1.6 77/2.0
150/3.8 107/2.7 129/3.3

Table 2: (IN1503)

Range of distance to the screen for a given screen size

Distance to screen

Diagonal Screen
Size (inches/m)

Minimum
distance (inches/
m)

Maximum
Distance
(inches/m)

60/1.5 37/0.9 44/1.1
80/2.0 49/1.2 59/1.5
90/2.3 55/1.4 66/1.7
150/3.8 92/2.3 110/2.8

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Connecting a computer source

connect USB cable
connect VGA cable

connect power cord
connect audio cable

DisplayLink

If you have a Windows or Macintosh computer, connect the USB cable between
your computer's USB port and the projector's DisplayLink connector*. Then to
begin installation of the DisplayLink software:

Windows: Follow the instructions on the screen.

Macintosh: A folder will open containing a file named DisplayLink Installer.pkg.
Open that file and follow the instructions on the screen.

* For detailed DisplayLink instructions and troubleshooting, and to download the
latest DisplayLink software, go to www.infocus.com/support/displaylink

MOLEX

MOLEX

VGA connection

Connect one end of the provided computer cable to the VGA connector on the
projector and the other to the VGA connector on your computer. If you are using
a desktop computer, you will need to disconnect the monitor cable from the
computer’s video port first.

Connecting power

Connect the black power cord to the Power connector on the side of the
projector and to your electrical outlet. The Power light on the Status Indicator
Panel (page 12) turns amber.

NOTE: Always use the power cord that shipped with the projector.

Optional computer connections

To get sound from the projector, connect an audio cable (optional cable, not
included) to your computer and to the Audio In Computer connector on the
projector. You may also need an adapter.

To advance slides in a PowerPoint presentation using the remote control, plug the
USB cable into the USB mouse connector on your computer and the DisplayLink
connector on the projector.

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Displaying an image

press Power button

turn on computer or
video device

activate laptop’s external port

monitor key or
LCD/CRT key

FN key

Touch the Power button.
The Power button blinks green and the fans start to run. When the lamp comes
on, the start up screen displays and the Power button is steady green. It can take a
minute for the image to achieve full brightness.

? No start up screen? Get help on page 13.

Turn on your computer or video device.
The image should appear on the projection screen. If it doesn’t, press the Source
button on the projector’s keypad or remote.
If you are using a VGA cable to connect your computer to the projector (instead
of DisplayLink):
If using a laptop, make sure its external video port is active.
Many laptops do not automatically turn on their external video port when a
projector is connected. Usually a key combination like FN + F8 or CRT/LCD key
turns the external display on and off. Locate a function key labeled CRT/LCD or a
function key with a monitor symbol. Press FN and the labeled function key
simultaneously. Refer to your laptop's documentation for more information about
your laptop's key combination or go to the InFocus website at: http://
www.infocus.com/Support/LaptopActivation.aspx.

? No laptop image? Try pressing the Auto Image button on the keypad. Get

page 13.

help on

? Is your laptop connected to the projector's DisplayLink connector? See the
InFocus DisplayLink Software User's Guide (available on the InFocus website
at www.infocus.com/displaylink) for troubleshooting information.

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Adjusting the image

adjust height

release button

elevator
foot

adjust distance

adjust zoom or focus

zoom (rear ring)

focus (front ring)

adjust keystone
adjust Basic Picture menu

If necessary, adjust the height of the projector by pressing the elevator foot release
button to extend the foot.

If necessary, rotate the leveling foot located at the rear of the projector.

Avoid placing your hands near the hot exhaust vent at the side of the projector.

Position the projector the desired distance from the screen at a 90 degree angle to
the screen.

See page 6 for a table listing screen sizes and distances.

Adjust the zoom or focus.

If the image is not square, first make sure that the projector is perpendicular to the
screen. If the image is larger or smaller on the top or bottom edge of the screen,
press the top Keystone button to reduce the upper part of the image, and press
the bottom Keystone button to reduce the lower part.

If the left or right side of the screen is larger or smaller the other, you can turn the
projector to the left or to the right a few degrees to square the image.

Adjust the Contrast or Brightness in the Basic Picture menu. See page 26 for help
with these menu adjustments.

For Aspect Ratio, keep in mind that DVD players must be configured for 16:9 in
order to view the highest quality image. For more information regarding Aspect
Ratio, see page 10.

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What is Aspect Ratio?

4:3 screen 16:9 screen

4:3
mode

16:9
mode

Native
mode
(NTSC
only)

Aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to image height. Standard TV screens
and older laptops are 4:3; HDTV and most DVDs are 16:9; and widescreen
computers are 16:10. If you are projecting onto a screen, the size/shape of the
screen will influence the aspect ratio you decide to use. If you are projecting onto
a blank wall, there are no screen size restrictions. What you plan to project will
also help you choose between 4:3, 16:9 or 16:10. Many TV shows are 4:3, while
most movies are 16:9.

If you have a 16:9 screen then you should select an aspect ratio of 16:9 for
widescreen movies or HDTV, and Native for 4:3 content. If you have a 4:3 screen
you should still use 16:9 for widescreen movies or HDTV, but you also have the
option of using either 4:3 (to fill the screen) or Native (for direct pixel mapping)
for 4:3 content. Force Wide can also be enabled to automatically resize less
common aspect ratios to 16:10.

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Connecting a video device

You can connect video devices such as VCRs, DVD players, camcorders, digital
cameras, video game consoles, HDTV receivers, and TV tuners to the projector.
You can connect the audio directly to the projector to get sound from the built-in
speaker, or you can bypass the projector’s audio system and connect the audio
directly from your source to a stereo or home theater system.
You can connect the projector to most video devices that can output video. 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. Examples of tuners
are digital cable boxes, VCRs, digital video recorders, and satellite TV boxes.
Basically, any device that can change channels is considered a tuner.

Before connecting your projector, you should decide which aspect ratio you want
to use. The projector’s Aspect Ratio setting is accessed through the Resize button
on the remote or through the projector’s Basic Picture Menu. See page 26 for
more information.Video device connections
No video cables are provided with the projector. You can order cables from
InFocus or provide your own.

Composite video connection

Plug the composite video cable’s yellow connector into the video-out connector
on the video device. Plug the other yellow connector into the yellow Video
connector on the projector.

Plug the white connector of a Mini-plug audio Y-cable into the left audio out
connector on the video device and plug the red connector into the right audio out
connector on the video device. Plug the other end of the cable into the Audio In
connector on the projector.

To take advantage of HDMI 1.3 Deep Color (30 bit) you must have a 1.3­compatible source.

VGA connection

If your video device has a 15-pin VGA output, plug one end of the included
computer cable into the VGA connector on your video source. This connector
may be labeled “To Monitor” on the video source. Plug the computer cable into
the VGA connector on the projector.

Component video connection

If your HD video device has component connectors, an optional Component to
VGA adapter can be used. Plug the component cable into the video device. Plug
the other end of the component cable into the adapter and plug the adapter into
the VGA connector.

HDMI 1.3 connection

HDMI is a standard, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. HDMI
provides an interface between sources, such as set-top boxes, DVD players, and
receivers and your projector. Plug an HDMI cable into the video-out connector on
the video device and into the HDMI connector on the projector.

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