InFocus ScreenPlay 4805 Projector User Manual

User’s Guide
InFocus Corporation
In the Americas:
27700B SW Parkway Avenue 
Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-9215
1-800-294-6400 
•503-685-8888
Fax: 503-685-8887
http://www.infocus.com
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User’s Guide
ScreenPlay 4805In Europe:
InFocus International B.V.
Strawinskylaan 585
1077 XX Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Phone: +31 20 579 2000
Fax: +31 20 579 2999
In Asia :
238A Thomson  Road
#18-01/04 Novena Square
Singapore 307684
Telephone: (65)...

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Declaration of ConformityManufacturer: InFocus Corporation, 27500 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 
March,...

2 Table of Contents
Introduction 4
Positioning the projector  6
Projector and Device Connector Guide  7
Computer connections  7
Video connections  7
Connecting a computer source  10
Required computer connections  10
Optional computer connections  10
Displaying a computer source image  11
Adjusting the image  12
Using the projector with Windows 98 for the first time 13
Connecting a video device  15
Video device connections  16
Composite (RCA) video connection  16
S-video connection  16
Component (RCA)...

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Important Operating Considerations for Safety
 Place the projector in a horizontal position no greater than 15 degrees 
off axis.
 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 mounts.
 Use only the power cord provided. A...

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IntroductionCongratulations and thank you for your excellent choice of a superior digi-
tal image projection device. Your new InFocus
® ScreenPlay™ 4805 projector 
is specifically designed for home cinema applications. The ScreenPlay 4805 
sets a high standard using the latest DLP™ technology and new DCDi Plus 
video processing from Faroudja™. Whether you are watching movies or 
High Definition broadcasts or playing the latest video game, you will enjoy 
amazing image quality. 
Product specificationsTo...

5 Connector Panel
The projector provides both computer and video connection options, 
including: 
 DVI (M1-DA)
 Component SD/ED/HD (RCA)
 S-video
 Composite audio/video (RCA)
The projector also provides the following connectors:
 Audio out
 12 volt DC output (see below)12 volt DC outputThe 3.5mm mini-jack trigger provides a 12 volt DC output. It provides a 
constant output while the projector is on. It has numerous uses. For exam-
ple, if you connect your projection screen to the 12 volt DC output...

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Positioning the projectorTo determine where to position the projector, consider 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 guide-
lines:
 Position the projector on a flat surface at a right angle to the screen. The 
projector must be at least 4.9 feet (1.49m) from the projection screen.
 Position the projector within 10 feet (3m) of your power source and 
within 6 feet (1.8m) of...

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Projector and Device Connector GuideThe following illustration and table should help you find the connectors to use and obtain the best resolution possible from your input devices, such as com-
puters, standard VCRs, DVD players (progressive and interlaced), HDTV sources, TV and satellite tuners, camcorders, video games (progressive and inter-
laced), and laser disc players.Computer connectionsComputer connections involve attaching the VGA and USB ends of the provided computer cable to a computer and...

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Video Device 
Video 
Compatibility
If Your Device 
Connector Is
Attach to Adapter 
or Labeled 
Connector on 
Projector
For Setup Instructions, see
Comments
Standard Broadcast TV (not
 
HDTV) via: cable, digital 
cable, satellite TV, DVD, or 
VCR NTSC, PAL, and 
SECAM formats
Component 480iComposite video 
or S-video
Component VideoVideo or S-video
Component Composite (RCA) video connec-
tion on page 16. 
Component on page 17.Not for progressive 
(i.e. HDTV) sources. 
See page 9.
Standard Video...

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Video Device 
Video 
Compatibility
If Your Device 
Connector Is
Attach to Adapter 
or Labeled 
Connector on 
Projector
For Setup Instructions, see
Comments
HDTV
(High Definition TV)1035i, 1080i, 720p
Component 1080i, 
720pDVI
Component videoM1-DA (DVI)
ComponentDVI connection on page 17
Component on page 17
Progressive DVD 1035i, 1080i, 720p
Component 480i, 
480p, 576i, 576pDVI
Component videoM1-DA (DVI)
ComponentDVI connection on page 17
Component on page 17
Progressive Video Game1035i, 1080i, 720p...