InFocus LITESHOW4 User Manual

InFocus LITESHOW4 User Manual

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USER GUIDE
LITESHOW4
009-1527-00

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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE LITESHOW4 009-1527-00...
  • Page 2 Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer: InFocus Corporation, 13190 SW 68 Parkway, Suite 200, Tigard, OR 97223-8368 We declare under our sole responsibility that the LiteShow wireless adapter conforms to the following directives and norms: European Union: CE Standard EN 300 328/EN 62311/EN 55022 CLASS B/EN 55024/EN 301 489-17/EN 301 489-1/EN 61000-3-2/EN 61000-3-3 /EN 61000-4-2/EN 61000-4-3/EN 61000-4-4/EN 61000-4-5/EN...
  • Page 3 Trademarks InFocus, In Focus, INFOCUS (stylized), LiteShow and associated INFOCUS logos and designs, are either trademarks or registered trademarks of InFocus Corporation in the United States and other countries. Apple and Macintosh are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
  • Page 4 Canadian regulations. For further information, contact your local Industry Canada office. Agency Approvals FCC, CE, IC, C-Tick, NOM, COFETEL Other specific Country Approvals may apply, see please product certification label. InFocus reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time without notice.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents OVERVIEW ................................8 Features ..................................8 What’s in the Box ................................8 INITIAL SETUP ................................9 WINDOWS CLIENT UTILITY .............................11 Launch Application ..............................11 Application Control Panel ............................12 Projection Mode Tab ................................12 Video Mode Tab ..................................13 Menu Functions ................................
  • Page 6 Projection Mode Tab ................................25 Video Mode Tab ..................................26 Menu Functions ................................27 Show Receiver Information ..............................27 Web Admin… ..................................27 Search Receiver Device ................................27 Launch SidePad ..................................27 Enable WebSlides .................................. 29 Select Projection Desktop ..............................30 Projection Quality ...................................
  • Page 7 Start WebSlides ................................47 APPENDIX A: USING PTG CONVERTER ........................48 APPENDIX B: LITESHOW PORT MAP........................49 APPENDIX C: CONFIGURING LITESHOW FOR SPECIFIC ENVIRONMENTS ..............50...
  • Page 8: Overview

    Overview With the revolutionary Plug-and-Show wireless projection, QuadView, and wireless projection via PDA, LiteShow makes all of your presentations and meetings more efficient and successful. Features • Compatible with Windows 8, Windows 7, Vista, XP, and Macintosh (Mac) version 10.5 and above •...
  • Page 9: Initial Setup

    Initial Setup 1) Connect power to LiteShow module, and connect a VGA cable from the projector to the LiteShow VGA connector. If desired, audio can also be connected to the LiteShow Audio connector. 2) Turn on the projector and LiteShow module. Note: When the projector shows the instructions below, LiteShow is ready for use.
  • Page 10 Note: If the default password listed above does not work, contact your IT administrator. 6) Select the client software that corresponds to your operating system and click Download to start the installation program. 7) Follow the Installation Wizard instructions. Note: If a Windows Security Alert window displays, click Unblock to continue installation. 8) Once installation is complete, a LiteShow shortcut will appear on your Desktop.
  • Page 11: Windows Client Utility

    Windows Client Utility Launch Application After you successfully download the LiteShow Windows client, follow the steps below to start the program. Click the LiteShow shortcut. Select the network you want to project over, and then the LiteShow module you wish to use. If the LiteShow module is found, a Login Code dialog box displays on your projector.
  • Page 12: Application Control Panel

    Application Control Panel Menu Min/Max Login Code Projection Clos Mode Tab Status Indicator Video Mode Projection Mode Tab Projection Mode Controls Full Screen projection Project to Quadrant #1 Project to Quadrant #2 Project to Quadrant #3 Project to Quadrant #4 Stop projecting Pause projecting Refresh projection...
  • Page 13: Video Mode Tab

    Projection Audio Notes: LiteShow can redirect your computer’s audio to the projector using an optional VAC driver. To enable audio projection, you must first install the VAC Setup application (located on the USB token). Once VAC is installed, open the LiteShow application menu, select Send Audio to Display, select Yes, and restart LiteShow.
  • Page 14: Menu Functions

    Menu Functions Menu When you click the Menu button shown above, the menu window displayed on the right appears. Click an option to enable/disable a feature or open another submenu. Show Receiver Information Displays the receiver information, such as the WiFi name, IP address, and code, in the upper-left corner of the desktop for ten seconds.
  • Page 15: Launch Sidepad

    Launch SidePad SidePad is an application that allows users to connect iPads/Smartphones (Android and iOS), PCs, and displays/projectors via the LiteShow 4 device. The user can then control the projecting PC via the iPad/Smartphone. See the illustration below. 1) Download the software application: For iOS: Download SidePad Receiver from the Apple Store.
  • Page 16: Launch Webslides

    WebSlides allows users to broadcast their presentation to up to 64 users simultaneously. Note: WebSlides is not available when QuadView is in use. 1) Presenter: Make sure your PC/Mac is connected to LiteShow4 and click Launch WebSlides. 2) Audience: a. Connect to the LiteShow4 WiFi Network shown on the projector.
  • Page 17 Notes : • WebSlides users and users logged into LiteShow4 both consume wireless bandwidth. If more thatn 10 users are logged into LiteShow4, we recommend connecting LiteShow4 to the company network using Ethernet or a router to ensure best performance.
  • Page 18: Select Projection Desktop

    • Extended display is not supported on computers with Windows 7 and Vista Starter operating systems. In addition, extended display is not supported by all Windows 8 computers, however if the computer can extend its display to an external monitor/device, then it should work with LiteShow4.
  • Page 19: Projection Quality

    Projection Quality Allows you to toggle between Normal (faster performance and lower image quality) and Best (better image quality and slower performance). Projection Mode Allows you to toggle between Presentation mode (shortest latency) and Video mode (better video performance). Resolution Setting Allows you to toggle between Never Change (keeps the original desktop resolution), Always Change (automatically changes the resolution to match the application’s recommended settings), or Always ask me (prompts the user to change).
  • Page 20: Projection Aspect Ratio

    Projection Aspect Ratio Allows you toggle between Keep aspect ratio (keep the original aspect ratio if the desktop resolution is different than the LiteShow4 resolution), and Fit full screen (adjusts the image to project full screen). Enable IWB USB Bridge This feature enables touch functionaly between your LiteShow device and your touch computer/ display.
  • Page 21: Send Audio To Display

    Advanced Screen Capture enabled: Send Audio to Display Bridges the audio to your display device, and mutes the local speaker. Audio is restored when the application closes. Note: For Windows XP only: If you cannot hear the audio, the VAC Setup application (located on the USB token) must be installed on your computer.
  • Page 22: Make Usb Pns Token

    Make USB PnS token Creates a duplicate USB LiteShow token. You can insert a USB thumb drive and follow the Setup Wizard to make the token. Users can execute the LiteShow application directly from the token, avoiding the need for guests to install the application. Copy Application to Desktop Copies the LiteShow application to your desktop.
  • Page 23: About

    About Displays system information, including the client version, IP address and login code. Exit Closes and exits the LiteShow application. Projection stops immediately.
  • Page 24: Mac Client Utility

    Mac Client Utility Launch Application Click the LiteShow shortcut. Select the network you want to project over, and then the LiteShow module you wish to use. If the LiteShow module is found, a Login Code dialog box is displayed on your projector. Enter the Login Code visible on the projector and click Connect.
  • Page 25: Application Control Panel

    Application Control Panel Menu Min/Max Login Code Projection Clos Mode Tab Status Indicator Video Mode Projection Mode Tab Projection Mode Controls Full Screen projection Project to Quadrant #1 Project to Quadrant #2 Project to Quadrant #3 Project to Quadrant #4 Stop projecting Pause projecting Refresh projection...
  • Page 26: Video Mode Tab

    Video Mode Tab Video Mode Controls Start playing video/music Stop playing video/music Open video/music file Mute Volume level Progress bar Video Mode Notes: Supported formats include: MPEG1/2, DivX(3.4.5), XviD(MPEG4), H.264, WMV9, MP3, WMA. For higher quality video or music playback, stream the files from your computer to the LiteShow module. Decompression, buffering, and video processing all take place in the LiteShow module reducing the load on your computer and network.
  • Page 27: Menu Functions

    Menu Functions Menu When you click the Menu button shown above, this additional menu window will appear: Show Receiver Information Displays the receiver information, such as the WiFi name, IP address, and code in the upper-left corner of the desktop for 30 seconds. Web Admin…...
  • Page 28 1) Download the software application: For iOS: Download SidePad Receiver from the Apple Store. For Android: Download SidePad Receiver from the Google Play Store. 2) Connect your iOS/Android device to the LiteShow 4 device through WiFi and launch SidePad Receiver. 3) Click Launch SidePad from the menu.
  • Page 29: Enable Webslides

    WebSlides allows users to broadcast their presentation to up to 64 users simultaneously. Note: WebSlides is not available when QuadView is in use. 1) Presenter: Make sure your PC/Mac is connected to LiteShow4 and click Launch WebSlides. 2) Audience: a. Connect to the LiteShow4 WiFi Network shown on the projector.
  • Page 30: Select Projection Desktop

    Notes : • WebSlides users and users logged into LiteShow4 both consume wireless bandwidth. If more thatn 10 users are logged into LiteShow4, we recommend connecting LiteShow4 to the company network using Ethernet or a router to ensure best performance.
  • Page 31: Resolution Setting

    Projection Aspect Ratio Allows you toggle between Keep aspect ratio (keep the original aspect ratio if the desktop resolution is different than the LiteShow4 resolution), and Fit full screen (adjusts the image to project full screen). Auto WiFi Connect When Auto WiFi Connect is enabled, the LiteShow application will search out and list all available wireless networks and automatically switch to the selected network before searching for available LiteShow modules.
  • Page 32: Send Audio To Display

    Send Audio to Display Bridges the audio to your display device, and mutes the local speaker. Audio is restored when the application closes. Hot Key Displays a list of available Hot Keys. About Displays system information, including the client version, IP address and login code. Exit Closes and exits the LiteShow application.
  • Page 33: Web Management

    Web Management Home Page Ensure your computer has successfully connected to LiteShow. Open your web browser. It should automatically open to the LiteShow home page. If not, enter the IP address shown on the projector screen in your browser window. The default IP is “192.168.100.10.”...
  • Page 34: Download

    If you save the “LiteShow4.exe” installation file to an accessible folder, Note to System Administrators: you can invoke it in a script as “LiteShow4.exe /VERYSILENT.” This causes LiteShow to install without prompts and silently terminate without launching LiteShow at the end of the installation process.
  • Page 35: System Status

    System Status Available to all users, regardless of which login is used. This page displays a variety of network-related information, including the IP address of LiteShow, whether it is currently projecting, and how many users are currently connected to the device.
  • Page 36: Conference Control

    Conference Control Available only to users logged in as either Basic or Admin Users. Conference Control allows you to easily change presenters and to display up to four presentations at one time. To allow users to project freely: Uncheck the Allow control from this page only box. To change presenters: Review the available presenters listed under Name and click the Play Control options associated with the desired presenter.
  • Page 37: Admin

    Admin Available only to users logged in as Admin Users. Clicking on Admin provides additional administrative options. Device Setup Allows you to select the input type, the projector’s resolution, and IWB USB port, and disable, randomize or apply a static Login Code.
  • Page 38: Network Setup

    Network Setup By default, the LiteShow device is a DHCP client. When the LiteShow module is connected to a LAN that already has a DHCP server present, the LiteShow module takes an IP address assigned to it by the server. When the LiteShow module is connected to a LAN that does not have a DHCP server, the LiteShow module becomes the DHCP server in the network.
  • Page 39: Ip Setup

    IP Setup You can select Obtain IP address automatically or Use the following IP address. IP Address: The default value is 192.168.100.10. Subnet Mask: The default value is 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway: The default value is 192.168.100.10 DNS Server: Enter the values for your network DHCP Server Setup Enable or disable the DHCP server automatically, or disable it altogether.
  • Page 40: Ap Setup

    AP Setup The AP Setup feature allows LiteShow to connect to the corporate network as a wireless client rather than through the RJ45 wired connection. Connect to Existing AP: To setup LiteShow as a wireless client, choose “Enable.” Note: Enabling the Wireless Client will disable both the wired RJ45 connection and Gatekeeper (Gatekeeper will be set to “All Pass”).
  • Page 41: Osd Setup

    OSD Setup Allows you to customize the LiteShow standby image with a personal image and/or restore the original standby image. In addition, you can control how the device information and screen saver is displayed.
  • Page 42: Change Passwords

    Change Passwords Allows you to reset the passwords for Basic User and/or Admin User.
  • Page 43: Reset To Default

    Reset to Default Restores LiteShow to factory default settings. Alternatively, factory default settings can also be restored as follows: Turn off the LiteShow module. Press and hold the Reset button on the bottom of the LiteShow module. Turn on the LiteShow module. Wait for at least 10 seconds and release the Reset button.
  • Page 44: Firmware Upgrade

    To update your LiteShow firmware: Connect the LiteShow device to your network RJ45 connector before updating. (Do not update wirelessly.) Download the latest firmware image file (*.awd) from the InFocus support site (www.infocus.com/support) to your computer. Choose Firmware Upgrade from the left-hand menu.
  • Page 45: Webslides Setup

    WebSlides Setup Allows you to adjust the Auto Refresh Interval and Access Password Control.
  • Page 46: Reboot

    Reboot Restarts the LiteShow system. Logout Exits the LiteShow web page.
  • Page 47: Start Webslides

    Start WebSlides Click the WebSlides button to start the WebSlides feature. See the Launch WebSlides section for more information.
  • Page 48: Appendix A: Using Ptg Converter

    Appendix A: Using PtG Converter 1) Download the PtG Converter application from the LiteShow USB token or from the InFocus website at: www.infocus.com/support. 2) Once installed, the converter will reside in the MobiShow\MobiShow PtG Converter folder within Programs. 3) Launch the PtG Converter and the following control panel will display:...
  • Page 49: Appendix B: Liteshow Port Map

    Appendix B: LiteShow Port Map LiteShow uses the following ports for network traffic. It may be necessary for the network administrator to configure the network to pass broadcast packets on ports 1047, 1048, and 1049 to enable the LiteShow application to correctly discover LiteShow modules on a complex network. Socket Direction Usage...
  • Page 50: Appendix C: Configuring Liteshow For Specific Environments

    Run LiteShow from the USB token. From the LiteShow menu, select Copy Application to Desktop. Place the resulting LiteShow4 folder anywhere in your Documents folder structure and put a link to the LiteShow4.exe program somewhere easy to find. Then run LiteShow from that folder and configure it normally –...

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