User’s GuideInFocus Corporation27700B SW Parkway Avenue Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-92151-800-294-6400 •503-685-8888Fax: 503-685-8887http://www.infocus.
9Displaying a computer image Remove the lens cap.Press the Power button on the top of the projector or the remote.The LED flashes green and the fans s
10First-time projector use with Windows 98The first time you connect a computer running Windows 98 to the projector, the computer recognizes the proje
11Skip this page if you did not connect the USB portion of the M1 com-puter cableFor Windows 98:• If you connected the USB cable, the Add New Hardware
12Adjusting the imageAdjust the height of the projector, if necessary, by pressing the release but-ton to extend the elevator foot. Rotate the levelin
13Connecting a video device Standard video connectionsPlug the audio/video (A/V) cable’s yellow connector into the video-out connector on the video de
14Displaying a video imageRemove the lens cap. Press the Power button on the top of the projector or the remote.The LED flashes green and the fans sta
15Adjust the zoom or focus rings by rotating them until the desired image size and focus are produced.If the image is not square, adjust the vertical
16Shutting down the projectorThe projector automatically blanks the screen after no active source is detected for 30 minutes. This blank screen helps
17Source TroubleshootingProblem Solution ResultNo startup screenPlug power cable in, press Power button. Remove lens cap.Correct imageOnly startup scr
18No computer image, just the words “Signal out of range” Adjust computer refresh rate in Control Panel>Display>Settings>Advanced>Adapter
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19Image fuzzy or cropped Set your computer’s display resolution to the native resolution of the projector (Start>Settings>Control Panel>Displ
20Projector troubleshootingProblem Solution ResultImage not square Adjust keystone on keypad or Picture menuSquare imageImage not sharpAdjust the focu
21Image upside downTurn off Ceiling in Settings>System menuCorrect imageImage reversed left to rightTurn off Rear in Settings>System menuCorrect
22Lamp won’t turn on, LED blinking red (page 16)Make sure vents aren’t blocked; allow projector to cool for one minute Unplug projector; wait one minu
23Still having problems?If you need assistance, visit our website or call us. See the inside of the back cover for a list of all relevant web addresse
24Using the keypad buttonsMost buttons are described in detail in other sections, but here is an over-view of their functions:power–turns the projecto
25Using the remote controlThe remote uses two (2) provided AA batteries. They are easily installed by sliding the cover off the remote’s back, alignin
26Using the audio To play sound from the projector, connect your source to the Audio In con-nector on the projector.To adjust the volume, use the butt
27Optimizing computer imagesAfter your computer is connected properly and the computer’s image is on the screen, you can optimize the image using the
28Optimizing video imagesAfter the video device is connected properly and the image is on the screen, you can optimize the image using the onscreen me
2Declaration of ConformityManufacturer: InFocus Corporation, 27700B SW Parkway Ave. Wilsonville, Oregon 97070 USAEuropean Office: Strawinskylaan 585,
29Using the menusTo open the menus, press the Menu button on the keypad or remote. (The menus automatically close after 60 seconds if no buttons are p
30Picture menuTo adjust the following six settings, highlight the setting, press Select, use the up and down arrows to adjust the values, then press s
31Presets: The provided Presets optimize the projector for displaying com-puter presentations, photographs, and film images. You can use the preset as
32Advanced settingsSharpness: (video sources only) changes the clarity of the edges of a video image. Select a sharpness setting.Color Space: This opt
33Settings menuAudio: allows adjustments to the volume and balance, and turns the projec-tor’s startup Chime on and off.Sources: allows you to assign
34Startup Logo: allows you to display a blank Black, White, or Blue screen instead of the default screen at startup and when no source is detected. It
35Effect Key: allows you to assign a different function to the Effect button on the remote to quickly and easily use the effect. Only one effect can b
36Network: The C180 has an RJ45 Ethernet connector that supports network connections and TCP/IP protocols. This will allow for the control and man-age
37MaintenanceCleaning the lens1 Apply a non-abrasive camera lens cleaner to a soft, dry cloth.Avoid using an excessive amount of cleaner, and don’t ap
38Replacing the projection lampThe lamp hour timer in the About menu counts the number of hours the lamp has been in use. When the lamp timer reaches
3Table of ContentsIntroduction 5Connecting a computer 7Required computer connections 7Displaying a computer image 9First-time projector use with Win
39• Be extremely careful when removing the lamp housing. In the unlikely event that the lamp ruptures, small glass fragments may be generated. The lam
40Cleaning the dust filtersIn dirty or dusty environments, the dust filters can become clogged, causing high temperatures inside the lamp module. Thes
41AppendixAccessoriesNOTE: Use only approved accessories.Standard Accessories(ship with the projector)Part NumberShipping Box (with packaging) 111-005
42Red LED behavior and projector errorsIf the projector is not functioning properly and the red LED is blinking, con-sult Ta b l e 2 to determine a
43Numerics1024x768 resolution 5AAbout 35advancing PowerPoint slides 7Aspect Ratio 35audio 26Audio In connector 7, 13audio volume 15Auto Image 35Auto P
44Iimagedisplay computer 9display video 14image does not fit screen 20image not centered 23image not sharp 20image not square 20image reversed 21image
45RRear 33remote control 25advancing slides 25Effect key 25not working 19Previous/Next buttons 25replacing the lamp 38Reset 36resetting the lamp timer
46Limited WarrantySubject to the Limitations, Exclusions and Disclaimers hereof, InFocus Cor-poration (“InFocus”) warrants that the Projector, Lamps a
47Limited Warranty PeriodThe Limited Warranty periods hereof commence on the date of purchase by the end-user customer. These Limited Warranty provisi
4Important Operating Considerations for Safety• Place the projector in a horizontal position no greater than 15 degrees off axis.• Locate the projecto
5IntroductionYour new digital projector provides computer and video inputs and has XGA 1024x768 resolution. The projector is easy to connect, easy to
6Connector PanelThe C160 provides one computer and two video connectors: • one M1-D/A (HD, DVI, and computer)• one S-video•one composite RCAIt also ha
7Connecting a computerRequired computer connectionsConnect the black end of the computer cable to the to the Computer 1 con-nector on the projector. C
8If you prefer connecting your C180 to your computer with an optional VESA cable, connect one end of the cable to the VESA port on your com-puter, and
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