InFocus C300, C300HB 3

No video image is projected. LED status has changed. What's wrong?

This projector has a status and alarm LED adjacent to the keypad. The LED shines green, red or orange, depending on the state of the projector. The LEDs can help you troubleshoot projector problems. Your User Guide contains a chart to determine LED status and behavior.

I'm playing a DVD from my laptop, but the projector is just displaying a blank screen.

If the DVD plays satisfactorily on your laptop, you should be able watch it with the projector. However, some laptops do not have the resources to play the movie on both its own screen and through the projector. When this happens, you will probably just see a blank screen. To solve this issue, press and hold the FN key on the laptop, then press the appropriate function key (F1, F2, F3, etc.). The function key should be labeled “LCD/CRT” or will have a monitor icon on it. You may need to press the function key a couple times. When you do this, you cycle through three settings: the image only on the laptop, the image on both the laptop and projector, and the image only on the projector. You want to set it so the movie appears only on the screen.

Is the image that the projector projects progressive or interlaced? Will the projector show only a progressive image no matter what the input is?

The projector converts the signal to progressive prior to sending the data to the LCD and the image is always displayed progressive.

How do I show broadcast television on this projector?

This projector supports standard definition video through composite and s-video. If your cable or satellite box does not support composite or s-video, you may need to use your VCR as a TV tuner. Then, connect the VCR to the projector. For more details, consult the Video Connections Chart.

How do I show DVD and VCR movies on this projector?

Yes, most video players have Composite, S-Video and/or component connections. This projector supports all of these connections. BNC Component will provide the highest quality image. For more information, consult the Video Connections Chart.

Can I use this projector to play video games?

Yes, most game consoles have Composite, S-Video and/or Component outputs, and you can connect the projector to any of these. Component video will give you the highest quality image, followed by S-video. For optimal sound, you will want to run the audio signal through a separate system. For more information, consult the Video Connections Chart.

The image from the VCR/DVD projects in black and white or is distorted.

This projector requires a 'color burst' on the video signal to lock onto the video source as many other projectors require. Please check the black and white source and also verify that you have correct and fully working cables connected.

Sometimes, a bad cable causes this issue. If you are using an S-Video cable, check for bent pins. If you are using composite or component video, try switching cables. A cable break under the insulation will not be visible.

The DVD/VCR image does not appear on the screen. Only the logo screen or a blank screen appears.

1.Press the Video button on the projector keypad to switch to video mode manually.

2.Make sure that the video player is turned on and is playing the video. If you can, confirm that there is an image through another device such as a television.

3.Make sure that the video cable you are using is connected to the appropriate video port on the projector. Refer to the Video Connections Chart for connection information.

4.Make sure the cables are attached to the proper ports on the video source (labeled ‘video out’ as opposed to ‘video in’).

5.Reset the projector to factory defaults. To do this, go to Basic > Setup > Service, and then select Factory Reset. All settings return to the original defaults except the lamp hour counter and the Rear or Ceiling settings.