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Regulatory models: H8300

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Summary of Contents for H8300

Page 1: ...Regulatory models H8300 010 0716 00 SP8602 User s Guide SP8600...

Page 2: ...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...

Page 3: ...15 Troubleshooting your setup 15 Using the remote control 23 Using the keypad buttons 24 Optimizing computer images 24 Presentation features 24 Optimizing video images 25 Customizing the projector 25...

Page 4: ...lug A surge protected power strip is recommended Do not overload wall outlets When disconnecting the power cord hold the plug not the cord Unplug the projector from the wall outlet if the projector is...

Page 5: ...If the projector does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls ma...

Page 6: ...om support as specifications are subject to change Online registration Register your projector on our website at www infocus com register to activate your warranty and receive product updates announce...

Page 7: ...5mm mini jack 12 volt 0 25 amp DC outputs are screen lens triggers The Lamp trigger turns on when the lamp is lighted If you connect your projection screen to this output using the cable that came wit...

Page 8: ...the Horizontal dial to shift the lens left or right Use the Vertical dial to shift the lens up or down NOTE As the lens is shifted away from the lens centerline the horizontal shift range is reduced...

Page 9: ...roved ceiling mount kits or by installing in an improper location The ceiling must be strong enough to support the projector and the installation must be in accordance with any local building codes Co...

Page 10: ...m allows you to keep the cables organized To use the cable management system thread the cables into the slots as shown in the illustration cable management system Using the cable management system pro...

Page 11: ...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 either the HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 connector on the projector...

Page 12: ...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...

Page 13: ...f Adjust the zoom or focus If the image is square but not centered on the screen or viewing area adjust it by using the lens shift dials See page 7 for details Rotate the elevator feet for granular ad...

Page 14: ...deo 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...

Page 15: ...plan to project will also help you choose between 4 3 and 16 9 For example most 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...

Page 16: ...tor indicates the state of the projector and is a helpful when troubleshooting Table 1 Status indicator light behavior and meaning Icon Meaning Power solid amber Power blinking green Power solid green...

Page 17: ...reen Plug power cord into the projector then press power button Correct image Only start up screen appears Press the Source button Activate the laptop s external port Computer image projected Startup...

Page 18: ...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...

Page 19: ...ctor Start Settings Control Panel Display Settings tab Image clear and not cropped Image not centered on screen Move projector adjust zoom and lens shift Correct image Problem Solution Result A A For...

Page 20: ...c Picture menu Square image Image not sharp Adjust Sharpness in the Basic Picture menu Correct image Image does not fit 4 3 or 16 9 screen Change aspect ratio to 4 3 or 16 9 in Basic Picture Aspect Ra...

Page 21: ...e reversed left to right Turn off Rear Project in Setup menu Correct image Projected colors don t match source Adjust color tint brightness contrast in the Basic Picture menu and or color space in the...

Page 22: ...ff the internal LCD display on your laptop Embedded video plays correctly Lamp won t turn on Temperature light is on Make sure vents aren t blocked turn the projector off and allow it to cool for one...

Page 23: ...y An extended warranty 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 packagin...

Page 24: ...operation is about 30 9m Press the remote s Power button to turn the projector on and off see page 15 for shutdown information Press the remote s Menu button to open the projector s menu system Use t...

Page 25: ...io Choose the option that best fits your input source page 27 Adjust the Color Temperature in the Advanced Picture menu page 28 Adjust the Phase Tracking or Horizontal or Vertical position in the Adva...

Page 26: ...28 Turn on Overscan to remove noise on the edges of the image page 28 Customizing the projector You can customize the projector for your specific setup and needs See page 29 to page 30 for details on...

Page 27: ...es Use the arrow buttons to navigate to another setting When your adjustments are complete press Menu to access a different menu press the Menu button at any time to navigate to the higher level menu...

Page 28: ...Image Forces the projector to reacquire and lock to the input signal This is useful when signal quality is marginal Aspect Ratio Aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to image height TV screen...

Page 29: ...source Color Space This option applies to computer and component video sources It allows you to select a color space that has been specifically tuned for the input signal When Auto is selected the pro...

Page 30: ...ly power off after it has been on for a specified amount of time Always On Functions Allows you to control which projector functions will work even when the projector is in standby powered off but con...

Page 31: ...corner of the screen Menu Offset Allows you to change the position of the On Screen Display items Menu Transparency Allows you to change how much of the projected image behind the menu you can see As...

Page 32: ...nly used by authorized service personnel Help Press Help on the keypad or remote at any time to get interactive help for solving common picture sound and cabling problems NOTE The projector can be re...

Page 33: ...r harsh chemicals might scratch the lens 3 Lightly wipe the cleaning cloth over the lens in a circular motion WARNINGS Turn the projector off and unplug power cord before cleaning any part of the proj...

Page 34: ...void burns allow the projector to cool for at least 60 minutes before you replace the lamp Unplug the power cord before replacing the lamp Do not drop the lamp module The glass may shatter and cause i...

Page 35: ...place 7 Tighten the captive screws 8 Replace the lamp door and tighten both screws 9 Plug in the power cord and press the Power button to turn the projector back on 10 To reset the lamp hour timer na...

Page 36: ...a small secondary source image displayed on top of the primary source in one of four placement options lets you show two different sources at the same time See page 27 for details The following sourc...

Page 37: ...e command AAA denotes the command denotes the read request ends the command A read command returns the range and the current setting for example A write request example AAA where starts the command AA...

Page 38: ...creen Display is not an exact match of values For example Step 2 changes the data by 2 through the CLI Command Line Interface The menu bar is up or down by 1 Read Command Examples Function Commend Res...

Page 39: ...t RW 0 3 0 Color CLR at RW 0 100 50 1 Color Gamut Setting CGA 0 4 0 Color Space 0 Auto 1 RGB 2 REC709 3 REC601 4 RGB Video CSM at RW 0 4 0 Color Temp 0 9300K 1 6500K 2 7200K 3 User TMP at RW 0 3 2 com...

Page 40: ...e 6 Low voltage ERR at R 0 6 1 Factory Reset 0 not reset 1 reset RST at W 0 1 0 Fast Color Refresh Setting FCR 0 1 0 Flash Update Command FMR at RW 0 1 0 Flesh Tone Correction Setting FTC 0 100 0 Firm...

Page 41: ...0 32766 0 1 Lamp Hours in Low Power Mode LME at R 58 Lamp Hours in High Power Mode LMO at R 150 Lamp Life Setting LIF at R Lamp Hour Reset 0 not reset 1 reset LRT at W 0 1 0 Lamp Resets Total number L...

Page 42: ...e Advance Commands SSL 0 7 0 Picture in Picture Source Setting SSL 0 7 0 Picture in Picture Swap Command SSS Picture Player Control Settings LAS 0 1 0 Pixel Clock Frequency QPC at R Power 0 disable 1...

Page 43: ...RW 0 1 0 Set Black Level Command BLC Sharpness 5 Sharpest 6 Sharper 7 Standard 8 Softer 9 Softest SHP at RW 0 2 1 Sleep Time Setting SLT 0 3 0 Source 0 VGA 1 HDMI1 2 HDMI 2 3 Component 1 4 Component...

Page 44: ...0 n a 1 enable SSS at W 0 1 n a Standby Power Save SPS at RW 0 1 1 Startup Logo 0 blank screen 1 default 2 captured SHP at RW 5 9 Sync Threshold Setting STH at RW 0 100 0 System State Setting SYS at...

Page 45: ...top video port activation 11 M Menu usage 26 O Optimizing computer image 24 Optimizing video images 25 P Position the projector 7 Power connector 10 Power cord 10 Presentation features 24 Projector Co...

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