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Optimizing video images

After your video device is connected properly and the image is on the screen, you 

can optimize the image using the onscreen menus. For general information on 

using the menus, see page 25.

Adjust the Keystone, Contrast, Brightness, Color, or Tint (page 26).

Change the Aspect Ratio. Choose the option that best fits your input source 

(page 26).

Select a Sharpness setting (page 26).

Adjust the Color Temperature. Select a listed warmth value (page 27).

Turn on Overscan to remove noise on the edges of the image (page 27).

Customizing the projector

You can customize the projector for your specific setup and needs. See page 28 

for details on these features.

For rear projection, turn Rear Project on in the Advanced Menu > Setup > 

Image Setup... menu.

For ceiling mounted projection, turn Ceiling Mount on in the Basic menu.

Specify which source the projector checks first for active video during power-

up.

Specify the function of the Custom key on the remote.

Turn the projector’s display messages on and off.

Turn on power saving features.

Specify appearance of blank screen and startup screen.

Specify the language viewed on the menus.

Save settings for the active source as a preset.

Summary of Contents for IN124STA

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Page 2: ...uipment 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 int...

Page 3: ...rovals may apply Please see product certification label This document applies to regulatory model IN124STa IN126STa Input ratings 100 240Vac 3 2A 50 60Hz InFocus reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time without notice ...

Page 4: ...ntrol 20 Using the audio 21 Using the keypad buttons 22 Optimizing computer images 23 Presentation features 23 Optimizing video images 24 Customizing the projector 24 Using the menus 25 Basic Menu 26 Advanced Menu 27 Controlling the projector through a LAN environment 31 Web controlling the projector 33 About Crestron e Control 34 Displaying images through EZ Display 36 Projecting from Smartphones...

Page 5: ...an InFocus approved ceiling mount kit for proper fitting ventilation and installation The warranty does not cover any damage caused by use of non approved 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 projecto...

Page 6: ...cifications 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 Guide Optional accessories can be found on our website at www infocus com support or at your retailer or dealer Online registration Register your projector on our we...

Page 7: ...cuments and listen to audio from USB drive display wirelessly with optional WiFi adapter LAN RJ45 for network control and video over LAN Liteboard radio for use with the optional LiteBoard wand and dongle Monitor out for VGA pass through to an external monitor Audio inputs for video and computer Audio output to external speakers RS 232 serial control Command control codes are on our support websit...

Page 8: ...nd 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 Model Minimum Distance to Screen Offset Offset for 60in Image IN124STa 30 04 0 763m 15 5 5 4 14cm IN126STa 30 67 0 779m 12 5 4 0 10cm 60 inches high image bottom of image 9 i...

Page 9: ...nnecting power Connect the black power cord to the Power connector on the rear of the projector and to your electrical outlet If the Power Saving Mode feature is off the Power LED on the Status Indicator Panel page 11 blinks blue If the Power Saving Mode feature is on the Power LED is steady blue By default this feature is off You can change the setting see page 29 NOTE Always use the power cord t...

Page 10: ...jector s keypad or remote If you are using a VGA cable to connect your computer to the projector 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 k...

Page 11: ...mage 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 Bas...

Page 12: ...des 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 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 connect...

Page 13: ...state of the projector and can help you troubleshoot Table 3 Indicator Lights Status Indicator Light Meaning POWER Solid Blue TEMP Off LAMP Off POWER Blinking Blue TEMP Off LAMP Off 1 If the Power Saving Mode feature is on the projector is plugged in 2 The projector is on and initialized 3 The projector is in normal operation 1 If the Power Saving Mode is off the projector is plugged in 2 The proj...

Page 14: ... screen Plug power cord into the projector press the Power button Correct image Only start up screen appears Press the SOURCE button activate laptop s external port Computer image projected Startup Screen A Startup Screen Restart laptop A A ...

Page 15: ...er operating system You may also need to set a different resolution on your computer as shown in the following problem image fuzzy or cropped Computer image projected Only my laptop s background appears not the Desktop icons Change the Multiple Display setting to Duplicate these displays Windows 7 Control Panel Display Screen Resolution Varies per operating system Background and Desktop projected ...

Page 16: ...r operating system Image clear and not cropped Image not centered on screen Move projector adjust height Correct image Problem Solution Result A A A Force Wide Phase Prevent PC Screen Saver Sync Threshold Tracking Horz Position Vert Position Previous Off 17 Off 0 0 0 7 PC MDL IN124STa FW 1 10 Adjust horizontal or vertical position in Advanced Menu Image PC menu ...

Page 17: ...rect image Problem Solution Result Aspect Ratio Auto Image Brightness Contrast Auto Keystone Keystone Presets Sharpness Volume Ceiling Mount Advanced Menu Auto Execute 50 50 Off 0 Presentation 16 16 Off Basic Menu MDL IN124STa FW 1 10 Aspect Ratio Auto Image Brightness Contrast Auto Keystone Keystone Presets Sharpness Volume Ceiling Mount Advanced Menu Auto Execute 50 50 Off 0 Presentation 16 16 O...

Page 18: ...Contrast Auto Keystone Keystone Presets Sharpness Volume Ceiling Mount Advanced Menu Auto Execute 50 50 Off 0 Presentation 16 16 Off Basic Menu MDL IN124STa FW 1 10 A Digital Zoom Horz Shift Vert Shift Magnify Level Horz Shift Vert Shift Ceiling Mount Rear Project Previous 100 50 50 0 50 50 Off Off Image Setup MDL IN124STa FW 1 10 COLOR Color Red Gain Green Gain Blue Gain Red Offset Green Offset B...

Page 19: ...e internal LCD display on your laptop Embedded video plays correctly Lamp won t turn on the projector is overheating Make sure vents aren t blocked turn off the projector and allow it to cool for one minute Lamp turns on Problem Solution Result A B A B A B Overheating indicator Startup Screen ...

Page 20: ...rranty plan may be purchased from your dealer When sending the projector in for repair we recommend shipping the unit in its original packing material or having a professional packaging company pack the unit Please insure your shipment for its full value Replace lamp message appears at startup lamp won t turn on Lamp must be replaced see page 55 Lamp turns on Problem Solution Result lamp door repl...

Page 21: ... select features and adjust values in the menus See page 25 for more info on the menus The remote also has Volume buttons adjust the sound Custom button that can be assigned to a special function like Blank Screen or Freeze see page 28 Source button brings up a menu of all possible sources allowing the user to switch the active source Blank button to blank the screen Presets button to select store...

Page 22: ...leshooting Audio If you aren t hearing the audio check the following Make sure the audio cable is connected to the Audio 1 Audio 2 connector on the projector and that the other end of the cable is connected to an Audio Out connector on the source not a line in or microphone connector Make sure the volume is turned up enough Press the Volume button on the remote Make sure the correct source is acti...

Page 23: ... image page 10 Down arrow Keystone When the menu is displayed the down arrow button navigates through the menu When the menu is not displayed this button adjusts the squareness of the image page 10 Left arrow When the menu is displayed the left arrow button navigates through the menu Enter Activates the selected On Screen Display OSD menu item Menu Exit Turns on the On Screen Display OSD menu Goes...

Page 24: ... page 26 Presentation features Several features are provided to make giving presentations easier Here is an overview details are found in the menu section The Custom key allows you to assign various features to the button The default effect is Source Info which displays information about the projector and current source See page 28 for details The Search Screen option lets you change the appearanc...

Page 25: ...noise on the edges of the image page 27 Customizing the projector You can customize the projector for your specific setup and needs See page 28 for details on these features For rear projection turn Rear Project on in the Advanced Menu Setup Image Setup menu For ceiling mounted projection turn Ceiling Mount on in the Basic menu Specify which source the projector checks first for active video durin...

Page 26: ...n and press or to scroll through the available adjustments 4 Press the Menu button to exit the menu system The menus are grouped by usage The Basic Menu provides common adjustments The Advanced Menu provides more complex adjustments keypad navigation buttons Image Setup Status Service Basic Menu 3D Control Color PC Video Advanced Menu MDL IN124STa FW 1 10 Aspect Ratio Auto Image Brightness Contras...

Page 27: ... the image Auto Keystone automatically corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection Keystone adjusts the image vertically and makes a squarer image You can also adjust keystone from the keypad Presets Presets are provided that optimize the projector for displaying computer presentations and video images under certain conditions Note Users can save their settings as a User Preset S...

Page 28: ...lect the appropriate gamma from among Video Film Bright and CRT Tint adjusts the red green color balance in the image of NTSC video images The tint setting applies to NTSC video sources only White Intensity increases the brightness of whites that are near 100 PC Force Wide when this is off the analog locking algorithms choose the standard mode resolution 4 3 as the preferred default resolution Whe...

Page 29: ...s Ceiling Mount turns the image upside down for ceiling mounted projection Rear Project reverses the image so you can project from behind a translucent screen Keypad Remote Settings Blank Key select what to display when the blank key on the remote is pressed a solid color screen blue black or white or the factory logo screen Custom Key allows you to assign a different function to the Custom button...

Page 30: ...N dialog box appears after the startup screen Enter the PIN Use the Left Right Up Down arrows buttons on the remote or keypad to enter the correct 4 button press sequence See the description above for instruc tions To change the PIN Select Change PIN in the Advanced Menu Setup PIN settings menu Enter the existing PIN Enter the new PIN Power Power Saving Mode When the Power Saving Mode is On and th...

Page 31: ...dress 0 0 0 0 is prohibited Subnet Mask A numeric value defining the number of bits used in an IP Address when the network is divided into subnets This function can only be used when DHCP is set to Off The Subnet Mask 0 0 0 0 is prohibited Default Gateway A server or router to communicate across networks subnets that are divided by a Subnet Mask This function can only be used when DHCP is set to O...

Page 32: ...ll display 0 0 0 0 Make sure the cables are properly connected and perform the procedures above again If you need to connect to the projector in its standby mode set the Power Saving Mode feature to Off If you are in a non DHCP environment 1 Repeat steps 1 2 above 2 Press v to highlight DHCP and press or to select Off 3 Contact your network administrator for information on the IP address Subnet Ma...

Page 33: ...plays 7 The IP address and a passcode for EZ Display will display on the screen Write down the IP address for network connection How to setup client mode 1 Select Type A from source list 2 Go to Settings WiFi select Client Mode and set it to ON See page 47 3 Choose the Wi Fi network which the projector connect to from the Wi Fi network list and press Select Enter 4 Press Select Enter to display on...

Page 34: ...ser inter face See page 34 for details 3 To access the Admin page enter the password The default password is 0000 If you forget the password please go to Advanced Menu Setup Network Restart Network to restore the password to the default code Information Displays the status wired LAN and wireless LAN information Network Settings Provides network settings Email Alert Allows you to setup the mail ser...

Page 35: ...ontrol settings and remotely access the network operations of this projector i This area is only used with a Crestron Control System Please contact Cre ston or refer to the Crestron user manual for setup information ii This area is used for naming the projector associating it with a particular location assigning a responsible party to it and adjusting network settings iii This area is used to set ...

Page 36: ...r of the screen You will be able to send messages to RoomView software administrators users who are connected to the same local area network For more information visit http www crestron com and www crestron com getroomview Category Item Input Length Maximum Number of Characters Crestron Control IP Address 15 IP ID 2 Port 5 Projector Projector Name 10 Location 9 Assigned To 9 Network Configuration ...

Page 37: ...e network projector and transfer the desktop content to the network projector via local network connection 1 Access the projector Web page to download EZ Display see page 33 2 Download the correct EZ Display for your computer type MAC or PC 3 When the download is complete install the software to your computer by clicking the exe file Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation 4...

Page 38: ...iOS or Android device display to a projector through a WiFi connection You can remotely control the projector decode document files link to your dropbox account surf the web view photos display a live camera feed and transfer files wirelessly You can even annotate documents webpages and photos and save them for sharing System Requirements iOS Android Installation for Android and iOS Search for EZ ...

Page 39: ...ed for future feature EZ Display Launch EZ Display and it will scan for and list the device s IP address When you click the device a passcode is required Enter the 4 digit number shown on your projector After entering the correct passcode EZ Display will display and allow you to select the different feature options AP Info AP IN124a 380343 IP 192 168 111 1 PSK PassCode 3522 iOS screen Android scre...

Page 40: ... done editing EZ Display Pix Viewer To display your photos select Photo Gallery and select your photo You can also draw on it with the Sketch feature EZ Display Live Cam Live Cam will project what your camera sees in real time You can adjust the image quality and switch between the front or rear view of the camera When you pause the camera stream you can enable Sketch and zoom in out the current i...

Page 41: ...he Client Info page The default home page is www google com EZ Display Dropbox Once you have allowed EZ Display to access your Dropbox account you will be able to log in using your Account ID and password and choose the documents and photos you would like to display This feature requires a Client Mode internet connection See page 32 for more details Android screen iOS screen Client Info AP 135 IP ...

Page 42: ...me premium and above Windows 7 32 64bit SP1 Home premium and above and Windows 8 Mac OS 10 7 and later System Requirements Windows OS NOTE Audio is not supported on XP Mac OS Recommended System Configuration Windows OS Android screen iOS screen CPU Dual Core 2 GHz or higher ATOM not supported Graphic card Intel nVIDIA or ATI graphic card with 64MB VRAM or above Operating System Windows XP SP3 Vist...

Page 43: ...he arrow keys to navigate up and down left and right The right hand menus change based on the left hand menu selection To select a menu option press the right hand arrow To return to the previous EZ Suite menu and ultimately the EZ Suite main menu press the Menu or left arrow key Internal Memory With a mini B USB cable connected to your PC and the projector you can load internal memory CPU Dual Co...

Page 44: ... the picture counterclockwise press Menu key to exit from it Toggle Enter Select to zoom in the picture by x0 x1 x2 x3 x4 in sequence press Menu key to exit from it Toggle v Enter Select to display the previous picture Toggle v Enter Select to display the next picture Press v Enter Select to start slideshow when Slideshow is On press Menu key to stop the slideshow Note To enable the Slideshow feat...

Page 45: ...us video file Down Go to the next video file Select Enter Play the video Menu Exit video playlist and return to EZ Suite main menu USB Photo Video Audio Office viewer EZ Suite USB EZ Suite Press to Exit Toolbar icon Action Press Enter to pause while playing Press Enter to play when paused Fast backward by x1 x2 x4 x8 Fast forward by x1 x2 x4 x8 Repeat mode is set in Settings Video menu See page 47...

Page 46: ...revious audio file Down Go to the next audio file Left Display the sort type Select Enter Play the audio file Menu Exit audio playlist and return to EZ Suite main menu USB Photo Video Audio Office viewer EZ Suite USB EZ Suite Press to Exit Toolbar icon Action Go to the previous audio file Fast rewind Pause Play Fast forward Go to the next audio file mp3 ...

Page 47: ...lelist close the toolbar first and press Select Enter key Note The file name displays in the upper left corner of the Office Viewer toolbar The current page number and number of pages appears on the upper right corner The amount of magnification displays on the lower right corner Key Action Up Go to the previous file Down Go to the next file Left Display the sort type Select Enter Open a file Menu...

Page 48: ...PC to access internal memory Photo Description Display Ratio Sets the display aspect ratio Slideshow Enables slide show mode Slideshow Duration Sets the time interval each image displays Video Description Display Ratio Sets the display aspect ratio Repeat Mode Sets repeat mode Audio Description Repeat Mode Sets repeat mode System Video Photo Audio EZ Media Settings WiFi EZ Suite WiFi Description A...

Page 49: ...gh Profile Levels 1 4 1 1080P 30fps 20Mbps Only supports 1 3 reference frames XVID Up to Advance Simple profile 1080P 30fps 20Mbps MPEG2 Main profile Low and Main Levels 1080P 30fps 20Mbps MPEG4 Advanced Simple Profile frame picture Levels 0 5 1080P 30fps 20Mbps ts Video MPEG2 Main profile Low and Main Levels 1080P 30fps 20Mbps H 264 AVC Up to High Profile Levels 1 4 1 1080P 30fps 20Mbps Only supp...

Page 50: ... Word BritishWord 95 Because Office Viewer does not load all pages of a Word file simultaneously there are no obvious page or line limitations Up to 100MB Simplified Chinese bold text is not supported Word 97 2000 2002 2003 Word 2007 docx 2010 docx MS Excel British Excel 5 95 Maximum number of rows 595 Up to 15MB Password protected documents are not supported Excel 97 2000 2002 2003 Maximum number...

Page 51: ...ow 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 lithium battery is only rechargeable and is not user serviceable or user replaceable Caution Always use a USB cable and power adapter or your computer to charge the wand How to Use the Wand 1 Connect the LiteBoard Wand dongle p n HW LBRADIO to the LiteBoard Radio connector of th...

Page 52: ...drag Not recommended for use with fabric screens Using More than One Wand The projector can work with two wands at the same time 1 Enter the Keypad Remote menu under Advanced Menu Setup Keypad Remote menu 2 Scroll to the LiteBoard Wand function 3 Select the desired setting None No Liteboard Wand Default Single Use 1 Liteboard Wand Dual Use 2 Liteboard Wands When you want to switch to a different w...

Page 53: ...onnector is behind a flap on the right side of the wand The USB connector is only used for charging the wand s battery using a USB power adapter not included or a computer NOTE You can use the wand while charging the battery but after the battery is charged battery light turns off you can unplug the USB cable and continue to use the wand without a cable Sensor The wand s optical sensor opening is ...

Page 54: ... of these solutions Make sure your projector is displaying the computer s screen and not some other source such as DVD VCR etc To change the source press the Source button on the projector or its remote Make sure the projector is displaying the same image as the computer s main or built in monitor don t extend your desktop onto multiple monitors To correct this On Windows XP Open the Display contr...

Page 55: ... before cleaning any part of the projector Do not touch or block the projector lens with any objects as this can damage the projector lens Scratches gouges and other lens damage are not covered by the product warranty Do not open any cover on the projector except the lamp cover Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening and removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage and ot...

Page 56: ...ns allow the projector to cool for at least 60 minutes before you replace the lamp Do not touch or block the projector lens with any objects as this can damage the projector lens Scratches gouges and other lens damage are not covered by the product warranty Unplug the power cord before replacing the lamp Do not drop the lamp module The glass may shatter and cause injury Do not touch the glass surf...

Page 57: ... lamp in an environmentally proper manner 6 Install the new lamp module aligning the pins properly Be careful not to pinch the lamp connector 7 Tighten the screws NOTE If the pins have not been aligned properly the screws will not tighten securely 8 Replace the lamp door by a aligning the hinges b putting the lamp door down and c locking it back into place 9 Tighten the captive lamp door screw and...

Page 58: ...ng Video device 11 Connecting a video device 11 Contacting InFocus 19 Contrast 26 Crestron e Control 34 Crestron RoomView 36 Customer service contact information 19 D Default Gateway 30 Detect Film 27 DHCP 30 Digital Zoom 28 DNS 30 E Eco Blanking 29 EZ Display 33 F Factory Reset 30 Focus 10 Force wide 27 Freeze Screen 28 G Gamma 27 H HDMI 28 HDTV 26 High Altitude Setting 30 Horizontal Position 27 ...

Page 59: ...ar Project 28 Red Green Blue Gain 27 Red Green Blue Offset 27 remote control 20 Reset Button 52 Resetting the projector 30 Restart Network 30 S Screen Aspect 11 Search Screen 29 Sensor 52 Service 30 Set Black Level 27 Sharpness 26 Show Messages 29 Source 28 Source Info 28 30 SSID 30 Subnet Mask 30 Sync Threshold 27 T Tint 27 Tracking 27 Troubleshooting 12 Troubleshooting LiteBoard 53 TV tuner 11 U...

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