InFocus Projector ScreenPlay 777 User Manual

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ScreenPlay 777 Installer ’s Guide
This product requires professional installation. Please contact your local dealer. 

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Declaration of ConformityManufacturer: InFocus Corporation, 27700B SW Parkway Ave. Wilsonville, Oregon 
97070 USA
European Office: Strawinskylaan 585, 1077 XX Amsterdam, The Netherlands
We declare under our sole responsibility that this projector conform to the following 
directives and norms:
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC
EMC: EN 55022
           EN 55024
 EN 61000-3-2
 EN 61000-3-3
Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC
Safety: EN 60950: 2000 
February,...

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Table of Contents
Positioning the projector  6
Video connections  7
Shutting down the projector  8
Using the remote control  9
Optimizing video images  10
Customizing the projector  10
Using the menus  11
Picture menu  12
Settings menu  16
Replacing the projection lamp  19
Installing a lens  22
Appendix 22
Red LED behavior and projector errors  22
Projector placement calculator based on screen size  23
Ceiling mount information  25
Source compatibility  26
RS-232 terminal specifications  27
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Important Operating Considerations
 Place the projector in a horizontal position, with no more than 15 
degrees forward or backwards tilt. See “Positioning the projector” on 
page 6.
 Locate the projector in a well-ventilated area without any obstructions 
to intake or exhaust vents. Do not place the projector on a tablecloth or 
other soft covering that may block the vents. 
 Locate the projector at least 4 (1.2 m) away from any heating or cooling 
vents.
 Use only InFocus-approved ceiling...

5 Connector Panel
The projector provides eight discreet video connectors: 
 one red-green-blue RCA (SD/ED/HD component)
 one red-green-blue BNC (SD/ED/HD component)
two S-video
one composite RCA
 one M1-DA (HD, RGBHV, HD component, DVI, and computer)
 one VESA (HD, RGBHV, HD component, and computer)
 one D5 (SD/ED/HD component, RGB SCART)
It also has a mini-jack input for a Niles or Xantech-compatible IR repeater 
and an RS-232 connector for serial control. The Command Line Interface 
(CLI)...

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Positioning the projectorThere are a number of factors to consider when determining where to set up 
the projector, including 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.1
Position the projector on a flat surface at a right angle to the screen.
The projector must be within 10 feet (3 m) of your power source. To 
ensure adequate cable access, place the projector at least 6...

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Video connectionsYou can connect VCRs, DVD players, camcorders, digital cameras, video 
games, HDTV receivers, and TV tuners to the projector. (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.) Audio 
must be provided by your own...

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Shutting down the projectorPow e r  S av e
The projector has a Power Save feature in the System menu that automati-
cally turns the lamp off after no signals are detected for 20 minutes. After 10 
additional minutes with no signal, the projector powers down. If an active 
signal is received before the projector powers down, the image is displayed. 
Yo u  m u s t  p r e s s  t h e  Pow e r button to display an image after 30 minutes have 
passed. 
Turning off the projector
To turn off the projector,...

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Using the remote controlThe remote uses two (2) provided AAA batteries. They are easily installed 
by sliding the cover off the remote’s back, aligning the + and - ends of the 
batteries, sliding them into place, and then replacing the cover.
To operate, point the remote at the projection screen or at the projector (not 
at the video device or computer). The range of optimum operation is up to 
30 feet (9.14m).
Press the remote’s Menu button to open the projector ’s menu system. Use 
the arrow buttons...

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Optimizing video imagesAfter the video device is connected properly and the image is on the screen, 
you can optimize the image using the onscreen menus. For general informa-
tion on using the menus, see page 11.
 Change the Aspect ratio. Aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to 
image height. TV screens are usually 1.33:1, also known as 4:3. HDTV 
and most DVDs are 1.78:1, or 16:9. Choose the option that best fits your 
input source in the menus, or press the Resize button on the remote to...