InFocus Projector IN114a User Manual

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Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer: InFocus Corporation, 13190 SW 68th Parkway, Suite 200, Portland, Oregon 
97223-8368 USA
We declare under our sole responsibility that this projector conforms to the following 
directives and norms:
ErP Directive 2009/125/EC
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
EMC: EN 55022, EN 55024, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
Safety: IEC 60950-1:2005 (2nd Edition) + A1: 2009 and EN 60950-1:2006 + A11:2009 + 
A1:2010 + A12:2011
Trademarks
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Table of Contents
Introduction 4
Positioning the projector  6
Connecting a computer source  8
VGA connection  8
Connecting power  8
Optional computer connections  8
Displaying an image  9
Adjusting the image  10
Connecting a video device  11
Video device connections  11
HDMI connection  11
Composite video connection  11
VGA connection  11
Component video connection  11
S-video connection  11
Audio 11
Shutting down the projector  12
Troubleshooting your setup  12
Using the remote control  20
Using the...

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Important Operating Cons
iderations for Safety
• Refer to this guide for proper  startup and shutdown procedures.
• Follow all warnings and cautions in this manual and on the projector.
• Place the projector in a horizontal position no greater than 15 degrees off 
axis.
• Locate the projector at least 4 (1.2 m) away from any heating or cooling 
vents.
• Do not block ventilation openings. Locate the projector in a well-ventilated 
area without obstructions to intake or exhaust vents. Do not place the...

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Introduction
Your new digital projector is simple to connect, easy to use, and straightforward 
to maintain. It is a versatile projector that is flexible enough for business 
presentations and home video viewing too. IN112a/IN112aT has native SVGA 800 
x 600 resolution, IN114a/IN114aT/IN114STa has native XGA 1024 x 768 
resolution, IN116a has native WXGA 1280 x 800 resolution, and IN118HDa/
IN118HDSTa has native 1080p 1920 x 1080 resolution. It is compatible with a 
wide variety of computers and video...

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Connector panel
The projector provides both computer and video connection options, including:
• VGA computer (2)
• Composite video (model dependent)
• HDMI (model dependent)
• S-video (model dependent)
• USB connector for firmware upgrades, mouse control and Screen Save mode.
• Monitor out, for VGA pass through to an external monitor.
• Audio inputs for video and computer.
• Audio output to external speakers.
• RS-232 serial control. Command control codes are on our support website at...

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Positioning the projector
To 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 guidelines:
• Position the projector on a flat surface  at a right angle to the screen. IN112a/
IN112aT and IN114a/IN114aT must be at least 45.3” (1.2m) from the projection 
screen, IN116a must be at least 55.4” (1.4m) from the projection screen, 
IN114STa...

Table 1: IN112a/IN112aT (SVGA)/IN114a/IN114aT(XGA) Screen sizeThrow Ratio = 1.9 to 2.2
Diagonal Screen 
Size (inches/m) Size of the 
Projected Image 
Width
(inches/m)
Distance to screen
Minimum distance(inches/m)Maximum distance(inches/m)
40”/1.0m32”/0.8m62”/1.6m69”/1.7m
60”/1.5m48”/1.2m94”/2.4m103”/2.6m
80”/2.0m64”/1.6m125”/3.2m137”/3.5m
100”/2.5m80”/2.0m156”/4.0m172”/4.4m
150”/3.8m120”/3.0m234”/5.9m257”/6.5m
Table 2: IN114STa (XGA) Screen size Throw Ratio =  0.61
Diagonal Screen 
Size (inches/m) Size...

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Connecting a computer source
VGA connection
Connect one end of the provided computer cable to th Computer 1/Computer 2 
connector on the projector and the other to the VGA connector on your 
computer. If you are using a desktop computer, you will need to disconnect the 
monitor cable from the computer’s video port first.
HDMI connection
HDMI is a standard, uncompressed, all- digital audio/video interface. HDMI 
provides an interface between sources, su ch as set-top boxes, DVD players, and 
receivers...

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Displaying an image
Press the Power button.
The Power LED lights blue,  and the fans start to run. When the lamp comes on, 
the start up screen displays. It can take  up to a minute for the image to achieve full 
brightness. Note: When the feature, AC Power On, is enabled, the projector 
automatically turns on when power is connected. This allows control of ceiling 
mounted projectors with a wall power switch.
No start up screen?  Get help on page 13.
Turn on your computer or video device.
The image...