InFocus Projector IN118HDxc 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 resp
onsibility 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 
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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 Co
nsiderations 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 pos ition no 
 greater than 15 degrees off axis.
• Locate the projector at least 4' (1.2m)  away from 
 any heating or cooling vents.
• Do not block ventilation ope nin
 gs. Locate the projector in a well-ventilated 
area without obstructions to intake or e xhaust vents. Do...

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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. The IN1 12x has native SVGA 800 x 600 resolution, 
the IN114x has native XGA 1024 x 768 reso lution, the IN116x has native WXGA 
1280 x 800 resolution, and the IN118HDx/IN118HDxc/IN119HDx/IN119HDxc 
have native 1080p 1920 x 1080 resolution. They  are compatible with a wide variety 
of...

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Connector panel
The projector provides both comput
er and video connection options.
IN112x/IN114x/IN116x/IN118HDx/IN119HDx:
• VGA computer (2)
• Composite video 
• HDMI
•S-video
• 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. Co mman
 d control codes are on our support website at 
www.infocus.com/support ....

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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 fl at surface at a right angle to the screen. The projector 
must be at least 39.4” (1.0 m) from the projection screen.
• If you are installing the projector on the ceiling, we strongly recommend using  InFocus...

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Table 4: IN118HDxc/IN119HDxc (1080p) Screen sizeThrow Ratio = 1.4 to 1.7
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”/1.0m 43”/1.1m 60”/1.5m 73”/1.9m
60”/1.5m 64”/1.6m 90/2.3m 109”/2.8m
80”/2.0m 85”/2.2m 120”/3.0m 145”/3.7m
100”/2.5m 107”/2.7m 150”/3.8m 182”/4.6m
150”/3.8m 160”/4.1m 224”/5.7m 272”/6.9m 

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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 betw een sources, such as set-top boxes, DVD players, and 
receivers...

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Displaying an image
Press the Power button.
The Power LED blinks green,  and 
 the fans start to run. When the lamp comes on, 
the start up screen displays and the Power LE D turns solid green. It can take up to a 
minute for the image to achieve full bright ness. Note: When the feature, AC Power 
On, is enabled, the projector automaticall y 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...