InFocus IN3914, IN3916 User Manual

IN3914

010-0746-01

Regulatory model: AA0019

Declaration of Conformity

Manufacturer: InFocus Corporation, 13190 SW 68th Parkway, Portland, Oregon 97223-8368
USA

We declare under our sole responsibility that this projector
directives and norms:

ErP Directive 2009/125/EC

EMC Directive 2004/108/EC

Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC

R&TTE Directive: 1999/5/EC

EMC: EN 55022, EN 55024, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3

Safety: IEC 60950-1: 2005 (MOD)

ETSI: EN 300 440, EN 301 489

The receiver portion of this product is a Category I

conforms to the following

II device, as specified in EN 300 440.

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Machines, Inc. Microsoft, PowerPoint, and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks
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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.

NOTE: This product is covered electrical and electronic equipment under the

European Union's Waste from Electrical and E
Directive (2002/96/EC). The WEEE Directive requires that covered
equipment be collected and managed separately from typical household waste
in all EU member states. Please follow the guidance of your local
environmental authority or ask the shop where you purchased the product for
collection or recycling options.

lectronic Equipment ("WEEE")

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 t
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 out
connected.

--Consult the dealer or an experienced r
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
to operate the equipment.

ested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

let on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

adio/TV technician for help.

InFocus Corporation may void authority

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

This document applies to re

Input ratings: 100-240Vac, 3.9A, 50-60Hz

InFocus reserves the right to alter pr
notice.

gulatory model AA0019.

. Please see product certification label.

oduct offerings and specifications at any time without

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Table of Contents

Introduction 4
Positioning the projector 6
Connecting a computer source 7

USB connection 7
VGA connection 7

Optional computer connections 7
Displaying an image 8
Adjusting the image 9
Connecting a video device 11

Video device connections 11

Composite video connection 11

VGA connection 11

Component video connection 11
LiteBoard™ Wand 12

Charging the Wand’s Battery 12

How to Use the Wand 12

Wand Position and Avoiding Shadows 12

Using More than One Wand 13

Wand Features 13

Buttons and Wand Tip 13

LiteBoard Wand Menu 14

Troubleshooting LiteBoard 14
Shutting down the projector 16
Troubleshooting your setup 16
Using the remote control 24
Using the audio 25
Using the keypad buttons 27
Optimizing computer images 28
Presentation features 28
Optimizing video images 29
Customizing the projector 29
Using the menus 30

Basic Picture menu 31

Advanced Picture menu 32

Setup menu 33

Status and Service menu 36

Maintenance 37

Cleaning the lens 37
Using the security lock 37
Replacing the projection lamp 38

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Important Operating Considerations for Safety

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/1.5m

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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 touch or block the projector lens with any objects as this can damage

the projector lens. Use the lens cap when the projector is not in use and during
transport. Scratches, gouges and other lens damage are not covered by the
product warranty.

• 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

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 IN3914 has native XGA 1024x768 resolution. It
is 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

USB mini B

microphone

computer

composite

video

audio in/out

security lock

audio L/R

monitor

out

serial control

5 volt output

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

• VGA computer

• Composite video

• USB mini B connector. This USB connectio
mouse control when used with an optional remote control only) and
LiteBoard™ Wand control.

• Monitor out, for VGA pass through to an external monitor.

• Audio input for video and computer.

• Audio L/R for video and computer.

• Audio output to external speakers.

• Microphone, for connecting to a dynamic microphone.

• 5 volt DC output. The coaxial connector
provides a constant 5 volt, 2 amp DC output when the projector is on. It is
designed to provide power for an InFocus LiteShow wireless device, which
allows wireless projection. More information can be found on our website at
www.infocus.com or at your retailer or dealer.

n provides slide advance (and

accepts a 2.1mm x 5.5mm plug and

USB

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Positioning the projector

40 inches
high image

bottom of image 2.8
inches 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 between 30 inches (.75m) and 65 inches (1.65m) from
the screen. To ensure adequate cable access, do not place the projector within
24 inches (.61m) of a wall or other object.

• If you are installing the projector on the ceiling, we strongly r
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 location. To 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 and the video format determine the size
of the projected image.

• IN3914 image offset is 107% +/-2%. This

means that if you have an image 40
inches (1 meter) tall from a table-mounted projector, the bottom of the image
will be 2.8 inches (.07 meter) above the centerline of the lens.

ecommend using

Table 1: Distance to the screen for a given screen size

Diagonal Screen Size
(inches/m)

Distance to screen (m)

60/1.5 0.74

80/2.0 0.99

90/2.3 1.1

150/3.8 1.85

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Connecting a computer source

MOLEX

MOLEX

USB

connect USB cable
connect VGA cable

connect power cord
connect audio cable

USB connection

If you have a Windows or Macintosh computer, connect a USB cable between your
computer's USB port and the projector's USB mini B connector.

To advance slides in a PowerPoint presen

tation using the remote control, plug a

USB cable into the USB mouse connector on your computer and the USB mini B
connector on the projector.

VGA connection

Connect one end of the provided computer cable to the VGA 1/VGA 2 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 rear of the projector
and to your electrical outlet. The Power light on the Status Indicator Panel (page 16)
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 1 connector on the projector. You may
also need an adapter.

USB

USB

USB

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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 up to a
minute for the image to achieve full brightness.

? No start up screen? Ge

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 connec

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.

t help on page 17.

t your computer to the projector:

? No laptop image? T

help on page 17.

ry pressing the Auto Image button on the keypad. Get

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Adjusting the image

adjust height

release button

elevator
foot

adjust distance

adjust focus

focus

adjust keystone
adjust Basic Picture

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

Position the projector the desired distance

the hot exhaust vent at the front of the projector.

from the screen at a 90 degree angle to

the screen.

See page 6 for a table listing scree

n sizes and distances.

Adjust the focus.

If the image is not square, first make sure tha

t 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 lar

ger 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 31 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.

Basic Picture

i

Brightness

Contrast

Sharpness

Color

Tint

Auto Image...

Aspect Ratio

Apply Preset...

Maximum

50

50

50

50

Auto

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What is Aspect Ratio?

4:3 screen 16:9 screen

4:3
mode

16:9
mode

Native
mode

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
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).
Force Wide can also be enabled to automatically resize less common aspect ratios to
16:10.

ratio of 16:9 for

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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 31 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.

If your source uses RCA connectors, connect the red audio out connector on the
audio source to the red audio in connector on the projector and white audio out
connector on the audio source to the white audio in connector on the projector.

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.

If your source uses a 3.5mm stereo connector, connect it to the 3.5mm audio in
connector on the projector.

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LiteBoard™ Wand

The LiteBoard Wand works like a wireless mouse - but one that works in midair, not
on your desktop. Just hold the wand in your hand, and point it at the projected
image to point, click and drag. The wand works with all your software, just like a
regular mouse.

Charging the Wand’s Battery

When the wand’s amber battery light starts to blink, its internal battery is low (if the
battery is fully discharged, you won’t be able to turn the wand on by pressing its tip,
left or right buttons).
To charge the battery, open the flap at
USB connector. Then connect a USB cable between the wand and the USB power
adapter, or a computer (if connecting to a computer, make sure the computer is
powered on). The battery light will stay on while the battery is charging, then it will
turn off when the battery is fully charged.
When charging is finished, you can disconne
connected and use the wand while it’s charging).
NOTE: 5-10 min
charge will take 6-8 hours and will allow 20-40 hours of non-stop wand use. A fully
charged, new wand will hold a charge in standby for up to 3 weeks.
Caution: The
user replaceable.
Caution: Always use the included USB cable and power adapter (or your
computer) to charge the wand.

utes of charging is enough for about an hour of wand use. A full

lithium battery is only rechargeable, and is not user serviceable or

the bottom of the wand to expose the wand’s

ct the USB cable (or keep the cable

the source to VGA 1 or VGA 2 (press the source button on the projector or its
remote if needed - you may need to press it several times).

6 Turn on the wand by pressing its tip, left or right button - the wand's blue status

light will start to blink.

7 Point the wand at the screen to point, click, and drag - just like a normal mouse.

The undo button is located at the bottom the wand. You can define this button in
the LiteBoard Wand Menu.

NOTE:
motion and clicking behavior. When you’re done, set the wand aside and make sure
it isn’t pointing at the screen; it will turn itself off automatically after 1 minute.

See LiteBoard Wand Menu below for settings that let you fine-tune wand

Wand Position and Avoiding Shadows

Your Location Distance from the Screen

You can use the LiteBoard Wand right up against the screen, or around the room.
You might find that your pointing accuracy will improve if you get closer to the
screen. Also, avoid standing too far off from either side of the screen.

Avoid Shadows!

The wand won't work if its sensor is in a shadow or if it is pointing at a shadow:

Correct (no shadow) Incorrect (shadow)

How to Use the Wand

1 The IN3914 projector needs to be powered on and connected to your computer.

2 Connect the projector and your computer with a USB cable.

3 Connect the projector and your computer with a VGA cable.

4 Make sure the wand's battery is charged or charging.

5 Turn on the projector and make sure it's displaying the computer's screen - set

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