InFocus Projector IN5542 User Manual

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Projector
IN5542/IN5542c/IN5544/IN5544c
User's Manual (concise)
Thank you for purchasing this product.
Before using this product, please read through this manual in order to u\
se this product 
well and safely.
NOTE
* In this manual, unless any comments are accompanied, “the manuals”\
 means all the 
documents provided with this product, and “the product” means this\
 projector and all the 
accessories came with the projector.
 WARNING
●  Read all the manuals before using the product. Keep the manuals in a safe place for 
future reference.
● Heed all warnings and cautions in the manuals and on the product.
● Follow all the instructions in the manuals and on the product.
Contents
1. First of all ............................................2
1.1 Entries and graphical symbols ..............2
1.2 Important safety instructions .................2
1.3 Regulatory notices .................................3
2. Checking the contents of package ....5
3. Attaching the lens unit .......................5
4. Placing the projector ..........................6
4.1 Installation environment ........................6
4.2 Projection style ......................................6
4.3 Projection distance ................................7
4.4 Placement ..............................................8
4.5 Supplementary anti-theft means .....8
5. Connecting with your devices ...........9
6. Connecting to a power supply .........12
7. Preparing the remote control ..........13
7.1 Putting the batteries .............................13
7.2 Transmitting condition ........................14
7.3 Laser pointer ........................................14
8. Turning the projector on/off ............15
8.1 Turning on ...........................................15
8.2 Turning off ..........................................15
9. Projecting images .............................16
9.1 Displaying and switching the image ...16
9.2 Focusing the image .............................16
9.3 Zooming the image .............................16
9.4 Adjusting the projection position ........17
9.5 Selecting an aspect ratio ......................17
9.6 Correcting the keystone distortion ......17
9.7 Hiding the projection image ................18
9.8 Temporarily blanking the display ........18
10. Maintenance ...................................19
10.1 Lamp unit ..........................................19
10.2 Filter unit ...........................................21
10.3 Internal clock battery .........................22
10.4 Others ................................................22
11. Using the CD manual .....................23
12. Specifications ..................................24
13. Troubleshooting  
        - Warranty and after service .......26
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1. First of all
1.1 Entries and graphical symbols explanation
The following entries and graphical symbols are used for the manuals and the product as 
follows, for safety purpose. Please know their meanings beforehand, and heed them.
 WARNINGThis entry warns of a risk of serious personal injury or even death.
 CAUTIONThis entry warns of a risk of personal injury or physical damage.
NOTICEThis entry notices of fear of causing trouble.
1.2 Important safety instruction
The following instructions are important to safely use the product. Always follow them 
when handling the product.
WARNING
● Never use the product in or after an abnormality (ex. the projector smokes, smells 
strange, has liquid or an object inside, or is broken, etc.) If an abnormality should 
occur, unplug the projector immediately. 
● Keep the product away from children and pets.
● Do not use the product when there is the possibility of thunder or lightening.
● Unplug the projector from the power outlet if the projector is not used for an extended 
period of time.
● Do not connect the projector to a power supply when a lens unit is not attached to it.
● Do not open or remove any portion of the product, unless the manuals direct it. For 
internal maintenance, leave it to your dealer or their service personnel\
.
● Use only the accessories specified or recommended by the manufacturer.
● Do not modify the projector or its accessories.
● Do not let liquid or other items enter inside the projector.
● Do not let the product get wet.
● Do not shock or apply pressure to this product.
- Do not place the product on an unstable surface such as an uneven surface or leaning 
table.
- Do not place the product where it is unstable. Place the projector so that it (even the 
lens part installed) does not protrude from the surface where the projector is placed 
on.
- Always move the projector with two or more people. Place your 
hands in the indented handles on the bottom of the projector 
when carrying the projector.
- Remove all the attachments including the power cord and 
cables, from the projector when carrying the projector.
- Do not lengthen the elevator feet beyond 30 mm.
● Do not look into the lens and the openings on the projector, while the lamp is on.
● Do not approach the lamp cover or exhaust vents while the projection lamp is on or 
just after the lamp is turned off since they can be too hot.
● Do not apply the laser beam of the remote control to anything except the screen. 
Indented handles 
						

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1.3 Regulatory notices
About Electro-Magnetic Interference
WARNING :
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio 
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
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 c\
ause undesired 
operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital 
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
In Canada 
NOTICE: This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference 
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
 This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not 
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause \
harmful 
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a r\
esidential area is 
likely to case harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the 
interference at his own expense.
Some cables have to be used with a ferrite core set. Use the accessory cable or a 
designated type cable for the connection. For cables that have a core only at one end, 
connect the ferrite core to the projector.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for 
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.  
						

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1.3 Regulatory notices (continued)
About Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
The mark is in compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic 
Equipment Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE).
The mark indicates the requirement NOT to dispose the equipment 
including any spent or discarded batteries or accumulators as unsorted 
municipal waste, but use the return and collection systems available.
If the batteries or accumulators included with this equipment, display 
the chemical symbol Hg, Cd, or Pb, then it means that the battery has a 
heavy metal content of more than 0.0005% Mercury or more than, 0.002% 
Cadmium, or more than 0.004% Lead. 
						

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2. Checking the contents of package
Soon after purchasing this product, check that all the following items a\
re included in the 
package. If any items are missing, contact your dealer immediately.
(1) Projector
(2) Lens adapter
(3) Hexagon wrench 
(for installation of the optional lens unit)
(4) Power cord
(5) Computer cable
(6) Remote control (batteries not included)
(7) User documentation
NOTE
* This product is supplied without a lens unit, so that you can choose fro\
m a range of 
lenses ( 24) that can meet your requirements. Ask your dealer about purchasing one 
or more lenses with this product.
* Additional accessories or services may be required for your application. We recommend 
consulting your dealer beforehand. 
CAUTION
●  Keep the original packing materials, and use them correctly when transporting or 
storing the product. 
3. Attaching the lens unit
Ask your dealer to help you with lens installation. Removing and attaching the lens unit 
should only be accomplished by authorized service personnel.
WARNING
● Only use the lens unit specified by the manufacturer.
● Removing and attaching the lens unit should only be accomplished by authorized 
service personnel.
● Read and keep the user’s manual of the lens unit.
● Be extremely cautious and do not drop or hit the lens against anything.
● Do not transport the projector with the lens attached.
CAUTION
● Keep the original packing materials for the lens unit, and use them correctly when 
transporting or storing the lens unit.
NOTICE
● Do not touch the lens surface directly. 
● Keep the dust protector of the projector, and use it when no lens unit is attached to the 
projector.
BLANK LASER
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4. Placing the projector
Read this chapter through first. Then install the projector into place.
4.1 Installation environment
This product must be installed in a stable, cool and airy location. Check your installation 
environment in accordance with the following.
WARNING
● Do not place the product on an unstable surface surface such as an uneven, tilted, or 
vibrating location.
● Do not place the product near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen 
sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, beach; or outdoors.
CAUTION
● Do not place the product in a dusty, smoky, or humid place - for example, in a 
passageway, in a smoking space, in a kitchen, or outdoors.
● Do not place the product near heat sources - for example, radiators, heat registers, 
stoves, or other product (including amplifiers) that produces heat.
● Do not place this product in a magnetic field.
NOTICE
● Do not place the product in a place where radio interference may be caused.
● Do not place the projector in a place where any strong light hit the remote sensors.
4.2 Projection style
Choose the projection style suitable to your use, referring to the illustration below.
(2) Ceiling mount (suspended from a ceiling)
(1) Standard style (placed on a table)
NOTE
* When installing the projector in a special situation such as a ceiling m\
ount, specific 
mounting accessories ( 24) and service may be required. Before installing the 
projector, consult your dealer about your installation.
WARNING
● Consult with your dealer about installation beforehand.
● Use only the mounting accessories the manufacturer specified, and leave installation 
and removal of the projector with the mounting accessories to the servic\
e personnel.
● Read and keep the mounting accessory’s user manuals used.        
						

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4.3 Projection distance
Refer to the following to arrange the projector and your screen. The values shown in the 
following table were calculated for the model IN5542/IN5542c with the standard lens unit 
LENS-068. See the lens unit user’s manual for your specific situation. The values differ 
for every combination of the projector and the lens unit.
* The values shown in the table are calculated for full size screen 1024 x 768.
(a) Screens size (diagonal)
(b) Projection distance (±10%)
(c) Screen height (±10%) when the vertical lens shift is set full upward.
(a) Screen size[inch (m)]
4 : 3 screen16 : 9 screen(b) Projection distance  [m (inch)](c) Screen height[cm (inch)](b) Projection distance  [m (inch)](c) Screen height [cm (inch)]min.max.downupmin.max.downup
40(1.0)1.7(66)2.3(89)-23(-9)84(33)1.3(53)1.8(72)-33(-13)83(33)
60(1.5)2.6(103)3.5(136)-34(-13)125(49)2.1(83)2.8(110)-49(-19)124(49)
70(1.8)3.1(121)4.0(159)-40(-16)146(58)2.5(98)3.3(129)-58(-23)145(57)80(2.0)3.5(139)4.6(183)-45(-18)167(66)2.9(112)3.8(148)-66(-26)165(65)90(2.3)4.0(157)5.2(206)-51(-20)188(74)3.2(127)4.3(168)-74(-29)186(73)100(2.5)4.4(175)5.8(230)-56(-22)209(82)3.6(142)4.7(187)-82(-32)207(81)120(3.0)5.4(211)7.0(277)-68(-27)251(99)4.4(172)5.7(225)-99(-39)248(98)150(3.8)6.7(266)8.8(347)-85(-33)313(123)5.5(216)7.2(283)-123(-49)310(122)200(5.1)9.0(356)11.8(464)-113(-44)418(164)7.4(290)9.6(379)-164(-65)414(163)250(6.4)11.3(447)14.8(582)-141(-56)522(206)9.2(364)12.0(474)-206(-81)517(204)300(7.6)13.6(537)17.8(699)-169(-67)627(247)11.1(438)14.5(570)-247(-97)620(244)350(8.9)15.9(628)20.7(816)-198(-78)731(288)13.0(512)16.9(666)-288(-113)724(285)400(10.2)18.2(718)23.7(934)-226(-89)835(329)14.9(586)19.4(762)-329(-130)827(326)500(12.7)22.8(899)29.7(1168)-282(-111)1044(411)18.6(734)24.2(954)-411(-162)1034(407)600(15.2)27.4(1081)35.6(1403)-339(-133)1253(493)22.4(882)29.1(1145)-493(-194)1241(488)700(17.8)32.0(1262)41.6(1638)-395(-156)1462(576)26.2(1030)34.0(1337)-576(-227)1447(570)
NOTICE
● Do not use a polarized screen, since it can cause a red image.
Projector top
Projector bottom 
(Installation side)
(c) down
(c) up(a)
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4.4 Placement
Heed the following and install the projector in accordance with the preceding paragraph 
4.3.
WARNING
● Keep the projector away from anything that could catch fire.
● Do not block or cover the openings on the projector, and keep sufficient space for 
ventilation around the projector.
- Do not use the projector on a cushioned surface such a rug, a carpet or bedding.
- Keep the projector away from light-weight materials such as a piece of paper that can 
stick to the intake holes.
● Do not use the projector on an unstable surface surface such as a cart.
● Place the projector so that nothing enters inside of the projector.
- Keep the projector away from small items such as paperclips that can fall into the 
inside.
- Keep the projector away from any liquids that can spill or leak into the product.
CAUTION
● Keep the projector away from anything that is heat conductive such as metal.
- Do not use the projector on a metallic table.
● Keep the projector away from anything that is susceptible to heat such as some types 
of plastics.
NOTICE
● Place the projector so that there is nothing that blocks the projection light to the 
screen.
● Avoid exposing the remote sensor directly to strong light.
4.5 Supplementary anti-theft means
This projector has a security bar for a commercial anti-theft 
chain or wire up to 10 mm in diameter, and also the security 
slot for the Kensington lock.
For details, see your security tool manual.
NOTE
* These will not prevent theft, but will help prevent against 
theft.
WARNING
● Do not use the security slot to prevent the projector from falling, since this is not what 
it is designed for.
CAUTION
● Do not place the anti-theft chain or wire near the projector’s exhaust vents, since the 
chain or wire heated by the hot exhaust may cause burns. 
						

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5. Connecting with your devices
Before connecting the projector to your devices, check the device manual\
 to ensure 
that the device is compatible with this projector and to check what is required for the 
connection.
Consult your dealer when the required accessory did not come with the pr\
oduct or the 
accessory is damaged. It may be regulated under some standard.
After making sure that the projector and the devices are turned off, perform the 
connection, according to the following instructions. Refer to the illustrations on 
subsequent pages.
NOTE
* For this product, the optional cable cover is available for purchase. To place an order for 
it, please tell your dealer the part name of it. ( 24) 
WARNING
● Use only the accessories specified or recommended by manufacturer . Do not modify 
the projector or its accessories.
● Read and keep the accessory’s user manual.
● Do not connect or disconnect the projector with devices while they are connected to a 
power supply except when directed by the device manuals.
CAUTION
● Some connecting cables may have to have a specific length, or a ferrite core at the 
end to connect to the projector, under the regulation of electro-magnetic interference. 
When a ferrite core is attached to the specified cable only at one end, connect to the 
end with the ferrite core to the projector.
● Be careful not to connect a cable into the wrong port or the wrong way .
● Be careful not to damage the cables. Route the cables so they will not be stepped on or 
pinched.
NOTICE
● Do not turn your device on prior to the projector, except when directed by the device 
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HDMIREMOTE
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5. Connecting with your devices (continued)
Example of connecting with VCR or DVD players
Example of connecting with computers
Digital signal input
Control from the computer
Video signal input
Computer signal input
CAUTION
● For safety, do not connect 
the LAN port to any network 
that might have excessive 
voltage.
HDMI REMOTE
CONTROL LAN
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