How To Connect An Apple Ipod To An Infocus Projector

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InFocus Projector Setup Guide for an Apple iPod How to connect an Apple iPod to an InFocus projector Component VGA RS-232 Y Pb M1-DA Table of Contents Good - If you do not have an Apple iPod Dock, see page 2. Good - If you have an Apple iPod Dock and want to connect through composite video (RCA), see page 3. Better - If you have an Apple iPod Dock and want to connect through S-video, see page 4. For more information and troubleshooting... Read the tips, common issues and frequently asked questions on pages 5-7. Copyright © 1999-2005 InFocus Corporation. All Rights Reserved. S-video Pr Composite Connect an Apple iPod to an InFocus projector with composite (RCA) cables Setup Requirements Good Apple iPod Photo or iPod Color (excluding iPod mini) InFocus projector with a composite video port Apple iPod AV cable (mini-jack to yellow, red, white male RCA) Apple iPod Connector Panel 1 connector panel may vary from actual product HOLD Plug the iPod AV cable into the AV port on the Apple iPod. 2 To enable/disable front iPod controls HOLD Remote port Component VGA RS-232 Headphone and AV port iPod AV cable* (Apple accessory) Composite Y Pb M1-DA S-video Pr Connect the other end of the cables to the composite audio and video ports on your projector. 3 Projector Connector Panel connector panel may vary from actual product Component VGA Copyright © 1999-2005 InFocus Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Y Pb M1-DA Power on the projector, then the Apple iPod. You are ready to view your favorite photos! RS-232 Composite S-video Pr * We recommend connecting your iPod to an external sound system to provide the best audio experience. 2 Connect an Apple iPod to an InFocus projector with composite (RCA) cables with iPod Dock Setup Requirements Apple iPod Photo or iPod Color (excluding iPod mini) Apple iPod Dock InFocus projector with a composite video port Apple iPod AV cable (mini-jack to yellow, red, white male RCA) Good Projector Connector Panel 1 connector panel may vary from actual product Component VGA LINE OUT RS-232 Composite Y S-VIDEO OUT Pb Plug the iPod AV cable into the Line Out port on the Apple iPod Dock. 2 M1-DA S-video Pr Apple iPod Connector Panel Component VGA RS-232 Composite Y connector panel may vary from actual product Pb M1-DA S-video Pr iPod AV cable* (Apple accessory) Connect the other end of the cables to the composite audio and video ports on your projector. 3 Power on the projector, then the Apple iPod. You are ready to view your favorite photos! Copyright © 1999-2005 InFocus Corporation. All Rights Reserved. S-video port Line out port LINE OUT S-VIDEO OUT Dock connector port for USB and FireWire * We recommend connecting your iPod to an external sound system to provide the best audio experience. 3 Connect an Apple iPod to an InFocus projector with S-video cable with iPod Dock Setup Requirements Apple iPod Photo or iPod Color (excluding iPod mini) Apple iPod Dock InFocus projector with a composite video port Better S-video cable (4-pin) Apple iPod audio cable (optional) Projector Connector Panel 1 connector panel may vary from actual product Component VGA LINE OUT RS-232 Composite Y S-VIDEO OUT Pb Plug an S-video cable to the Apple iPod Dock. 2 M1-DA Component VGA RS-232 S-video Pr Apple iPod Connector Panel Composite connector panel may vary from actual product Y Pb M1-DA S-video Pr Apple iPod Photo or iPod Color Connect the other end of the S-video cable to the S-video port on your projector. 3 Dock connector port for USB and FireWire S-video cable (InFocus optional accessory) S-video port Apple iPod Dock Line out port * LINE OUT Power on the projector, then the Apple iPod. You are ready to view your favorite photos! S-VIDEO OUT * We recommend connecting your iPod to an external sound system to provide the best audio experience. Copyright © 1999-2005 InFocus Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 4 Tips • For the best sound, we recommend connecting the Apple iPod to an audio receiver or sound system. • To hear music with the slideshow, you must connect an audio cable to the Line Out port on the iPod Dock and to an audio input port on the projector or external sound system. • S-video provides the best video quality for the Apple iPod. • You cannot connect the iPod to an InFocus projector through USB or Firewire. • To purchase the Apple audio cable, AV cable, dock or other Apple accessories, contact your nearest authorized Apple reseller. • Visit the Service and Support web site at http://www.infocus.com/service for further projector support, including FAQs, firmware, user guides and connectivity information. Copyright © 1999-2005 InFocus Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 5 Common Issues SYMPTOMS: no sound is from the iPod during my slideshow SYMPTOMS: image is not perfectly rectangular (keystoning) Possible Solutions: • Make sure the Hold switch is off. • If you’re using the iPod Remote, make sure the remote’s Hold switch is off. • Make sure the audio connections are securely seated. • Make sure the volume is adjusted properly. • If that doesn’t work, push the Play/Pause button. Your iPod may be paused. • Make sure you have the latest version of iTunes. Solution: When a projected image is wider at the top or the bottom (horizontal keystoning), or taller on the right or left side (vertical keystoning), the projector is not perpendicular to the screen, either in the vertical plane or the horizontal plane. SYMPTOMS: static, noise, or video artifacts in video image Solution: Usually you can eliminate a lot of video defects by using high quality cable in as short a length as possible. For the best results, we recommend using S-video with the projector. Try to keep cable length to less than 10 feet. If the setup requires a longer cable, make sure to use the thicker, well-shielded cables. If the sides are angled, then you need to raise or lower the front of the projector. Also, most projectors have digital vertical keystone correction that you can adjust in the projector menu. If the top and bottom of the image are angled, then you need to rotate the projector left or right until the image is rectangular. Most projectors do not have digital horizontal keystone correction. SYMPTOMS: image proportion is incorrect (i.e. people appear too tall or too short) SYMPTOMS: no photos seen on the projector Solution: The aspect ratio is set incorrectly on the projector and/or the DVD player. Make sure the projector and DVD player aspect ratio are the same. In the projector menu, you can adjust the aspect ratio. In the DVD player menu, you can adjust the aspect ratio. Possible Solutions: SYMPTOMS: sound is too soft from projector speakers • • • • • • Make sure your projector is set to display images from the correct input source Make sure all cables are connected correctly If you are using the iPod AV Cable, be sure the yellow end is connected to the video port on your television. Use Apple certified cables made specifically for the Apple iPods. Other similar cables will not work. On the iPod, go to Photos > Slideshow Settings and set TV Out to On, then try again. On the iPod, go to Photos > Slideshow Settings and set TV signal to PAL or NTSC depending on your projector settings and region. Solution: We recommend connecting the DVD audio to a home theater audio receiver or amplifier to receive a more robust and quality audio experience. The speakers on the projector are meant for very small spaces. . Copyright © 1999-2005 InFocus Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 6 Frequently Asked Questions How do I reset my Apple iPod? How do I start a slideshow on my iPod? To reset Apple iPod: 1. Connect the iPod to a power outlet using the iPod Power Adapter. 2. Toggle the Hold switch on and off (set it to Hold, then turn it off again). 3. Press and hold the Select and Menu buttons for at least 6 seconds, until the Apple logo appears. Which cable provides me with the best video quality? Connector Type Quality Composite Good S-video Better Signal Type Analog, standard definition Analog, standard definition 1. Navigate to Photos from the main menu of the iPod, and then choose the photos that you want to watch. 2. Click the Select button two times to display the Start Slideshow menu. 3. You will be given the TV Off or TV On options. If you want to watch the slideshow on your iPod, choose TV Off, or choose TV On for your projector. 4. When the slideshow is finished, click the Menu button to stop the slideshow. How do I change the slideshow settings on my iPod? You change the slideshow settings in the Slideshow Settings menu. From this screen, you can choose music to play during the slideshow, decide whether to repeat or shuffle photos, turn on transitions, and set up your TV to show the slideshow. Why is there a folder with an Exclamation Point on the iPod Display or projector? • • iPod may need to be reset (see above for instructions) Your iPod battery may need to be recharged. At what cable length do I lose video quality? The answer depends on the quality of cabling you use. Some cables begin to lose noticeable quality beyond 10 feet. Higher quality cables can maintain a clean signal beyond 25 feet. To guarantee the best video quality, we recommend using heavy duty shielded cabling (for example Monster Cable or Belkin). Use as short a cable as your setup allows. Copyright © 1999-2005 InFocus Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 7