Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer: 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 conforms 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  
July, 2004
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Computer, Inc. IBM is a trademark or registered trademark of International Business 
Machines, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of 
Microsoft Corporation. Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks or registered trademarks 
of Adobe Systems Incorporated. InFocus, In Focus, and INFOCUS (stylized), LP, Lite-
Show, ScreenPlay, LitePort, ASK and Proxima are either registered trademarks or 
trademarks of InFocus Corporation in the United States and other countries. 
FCC Warning
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply 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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy 
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful 
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that 
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause 
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by 
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the 
interference by one or more of the following measures: 
--Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 
--Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 
--Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the 
receiver is connected. 
--Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by InFocus Corporation can void 
the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Agency Approvals
UL, CUL, TUV, GOST 
Other specific Country Approvals may apply, please see product certification label. 
InFocus reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time.
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If you are experienced in setting up presentation systems, use the included 
Quick Set Up card. For complete details on connecting and operating the 
projector, refer to this User’s Guide. Electronic versions of this User’s Guide 
in multiple languages are available on our website. The most current ver-
sions can be found on our website.
The website also has technical specifications (an interactive image size cal-
culator, laptop activation commands, connector pin outs, a glossary, the 
product data sheet), a web store to buy accessories, and a page for online 
registration. See the inside of the back cover for a list of all relevant web 
addresses.
Table of Contents
Introduction 
Positioning the projector 
Video connections 
Connecting a video device 
Displaying a video image 
Connecting a computer 
Shutting down the projector 
Troubleshooting your setup 
Using the keypad buttons 
Using the remote control 
Using the audio 
Customizing the projector 
Optimizing video images 
Using the menus 
Picture menu 
Settings menu 
Maintenance 
Appendix 
Cleaning the lens 
Replacing the projection lamp
Cleaning the dust filters 
Using the security lock 
Accessories 
Red LED behavior and projector errors 
Projected image size 
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12
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20
21
22
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23
24
28
31
31
32
34
34
35
35
36
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Important Operating Considerations for Safety
Place the projector in a horizontal position with no greater than 8 
degrees forward or backwards tilt.
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. The minimum distance 
between the ceiling and a ceiling-mounted projector is 11.8”/30cm.
 Use only the power cord provided. A surge-protected power strip is 
recommended. 
Refer to this manual for proper startup and shutdown procedures.
In the unlikely event of the lamp rupturing, discard any edible items 
placed in the surrounding area and thoroughly clean the area along all 
sides of the projector. Wash hands after cleaning the area and handling 
the ruptured lamp. This product has a lamp which contains a very 
small amount of mercury. Dispose of it as required by local, state or fed-
eral ordinances and regulations. For more information see 
www.eiae.org.
Follow these instructions to help ensure image quality and lamp life over 
the life of the projector. Failure to follow these instructions may affect the 
warranty. For complete details of the warranty, see the Warranty section at 
the end of this user's guide.
Do not place objects or people in the 2 foot (.6m) area along the side of the projector. 
For ceiling mount applications, this area should be 5 feet (1.5m).
vesa 1
serial control
dv1 2
component 3
L
R
audio in
trigger
S-video 4
video 5
2 ft (.6m)
5 ft (1.5m)
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Introduction
Your new ScreenPlay 5000 projector from InFocus is specifically designed 
for home cinema applications. It has native 1280x720 resolution. The projec-
tor is easy to connect, easy to use, easy to maintain. 
Online Registration
Register your projector on our website to receive product updates, 
announcements, and registration incentives. See the inside of the back cover 
for the web address.
 Included items
 
Projector components and features
keypad
speakers
elevator foot release
remote
control
receiver (IR)
zoom
focus
connectors
 
projector
lens cap
lens cap tether*
remote
documentation
vesa 1
serial control
dv1 2
component 3
L
R
audio in
trigger
S-video 4
video 5
heat vent
computer
cable
S-video cable
power
cable
audio/video cable
*The lens cap tether ships in the Documentation Pack. Attach it to the lens cap and 
the projector if desired.
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leveling 
foot
IR
Connector Panel
The projector provides two computer and four video connectors: 
Connector panel 
one M1-D/A (HD, DVI, and computer)
one VESA (HD, HD component, and computer)
one S-video
one composite RCA
one component video
It also has an RS-232 serial connector for serial control. The Command Line 
Interface (CLI) specifications and commands are on our website.
A 3.5mm mini-jack trigger provides 12 volt current. This provides a con-
stant output while the projector is on. For example, if you connect your pro-
jection screen to the trigger, when you turn on the projector the screen will 
move down; when you turn the projector off, the screen will return to the 
storage position.
You must turn the trigger on in the System menu, see page 28.
serial control
 
RS232 serial control
component
video
audio
trigger
VESA
M1-D/A
s-video
Y
Pb
Pr
trigger
audio in
composite
video
power
connector
lock
+12v
ground
3.5mm mono plug for
12 volt current
connection
to screen relay (see screen manufacturer
for details)
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Positioning the projector
There 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 inches 
(0.15m) from a wall or other objects. Place the projector at least 5.6 feet 
(1.7 m) from the projection screen.
If you install the projector on the ceiling, refer to the installation guide 
that comes with the Ceiling Mount Kit for more information. To turn 
the image upside down, see page 28. InFocus recommends use of an 
authorized InFocus ceiling mount. The Ceiling Mount Kit is sold sepa-
rately.
2 Position the projector the desired distance from the screen.
The distance from the lens of the projector to the screen, the zoom set-
ting, and the video format determine the size of the projected image. 
For more information about projected image sizes, see page 36.
10’ high
image
The image exits the projector at a given angle. This image offset is 105%. 
This means that if you have an image 10’ high, the bottom of the image will 
be 0.5’ above the center of the lens. 
bottom of image
0.5’ above lens
lens center
Go to www.infocushome.com/support for a complete image size calcula-
tor.
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Table 1: Video connections
Video Game
VESA
Composite video
S-video
Component video
VESA 1
Video 5
S-video 4
Component 3
NOTE: If you want to use RGB video, see page 8.
M1-D/A
VESA
component
video
s-video
Y
Pb
Pr
trigger
audio in
serial control
 
composite
video
Video connections
You 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.) If there 
is more than one output, select the highest quality one. DVI, Component 
video and RGB (M1, HD15) have the best quality, followed by S-video, and 
then composite video. 
Table 1: Video connections
Input signal
Connector
Standard Broadcast TV (not 
HDTV), via cable, digital 
cable, satellite TV, DirectTV
Component video
S-video
Composite video
HDTV 
DVD 
VCR
Component video
VESA
DVI
Component video
S-video
Composite video
Composite video
S-video
Component video
Connector label 
on projector
Component 3
S-video 4
Video 5
Component 3
VESA 1
DVI 2
Component 3
S-video 4
Video 5
Video 5
S-video 4
Component 3
Video Camera
Composite video
S-video
Video 5
S-video 4
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Connecting a video device 
If your video device has more than one output, select the highest quality 
one. DVI video has the best quality, followed by Component video, S-video, 
and then composite video.  
If the video device uses component cable connectors, plug the cable’s green 
connectors into the green component-out connector on the video device and 
into the green component connector (labeled “Y” Component 3) on the 
projector. Plug the component cable’s blue connectors into the blue compo-
nent-out connector on the video device and into the blue component con-
nector (labeled “Pb”) on the projector. Plug the component cable’s red 
connectors into the red component-out connector on the video device and 
into the red component connector (labeled “Pr”) on the projector. If you are 
using RGB input, plug the additional connector into the Video 5 connector 
and turn on the RGB Video option in the Sources menu. See page 28. 
If the video device uses a round, four-prong S-video connector, plug the  
S-video cable into the S-video connector on the video device and into the S-
Video 4 connector on the projector. Connect the red and white audio con-
nectors from the A/V cable to your source and Audio In connector on the 
projector, if desired. If the video device uses a yellow composite video con-
nector, plug the A/V cable’s yellow connector into the video-out connector 
on the video device. Plug the other yellow connector into the yellow Video 
5 connector on the projector. Connect the red and white audio connectors 
from the A/V cable to your source and the projector.
If the video device uses a DVI connector, plug the computer cable into the 
video-out connector on the video device. Plug the other connector into the 
DVI 2 connector on the projector. 
If the video device uses a VESA connector, plug a VESA cable into the 
video-out connector on the video device. Plug the other connector into the 
VESA 1 connector on the projector. 
Connecting the power cable
Connect the power cable to the connector on the back of the projector and to 
your electrical outlet. The Power button on the keypad lights up and the 
LED on the keypad turns solid green.  
NOTE: Always use the power cable that shipped with the projector.
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connect component cable
Y
Pb
Pr
trigger
audio in
serial control
connect S-video cable
Y
Pb
Pr
trigger
audio in
serial control
connect composite video cable
Y
Pb
Pr
trigger
audio in
serial control
connect M1-D cable
connect VESA cable
Y
Pb
Pr
trigger
audio in
serial control
Y
Pb
Pr
trigger
audio in
serial control
 connect power cable
Y
Pb
Pr
trigger
audio in
serial control