InFocus Projector Play Big In78ex User Manual

							IN72/ IN74/ IN76
User's Guide 
						

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Unpack the box
Here’s what’s included:
Projector
Power Cord Remote
Composite Video CableCD-ROM
Put batteries in the remote
The remote uses 2 AA batteries.
123
Remote illumination
Tap the button on the bottom of the remote for backlight, 
hold it down for flashlight*
*Illumination features may not be available on all models
2
Please dispose of batteries in an environmentally proper manner.
+ +
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Please read the safety instructions booklet before setting up 
the projector. 
						

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Connect source
You can connect more
than one source if needed.
Use optional cables (not included) for improved video quality
Use:S-Video Cable
Separates color from 
brightness to improve quality. 
www.infocus.com/store part no.SP-SVIDEO-10M
Connect to:DVD, Cable Box, VCR, or Game
Use:Component Video Cable
Separates all color signals for 
better color accuracy. HDTV 
compatible.
www.infocus.com/store part no.SP-CPNT
Connect to:HDTV Receiver or DVD Connect to:DVD, Cable Box, VCR, or Game
Basic
Use:HDMI Cable
100% Digital connection.
HDTV compatible.
www.infocus.com/store part no.SP-HDMI
Connect to:HDTV ReceiverBest
Better
Good
Composite Video Cable (included) Stereo Audio Cable* (not included)
*www.infocus.com/store part no.SP-RCAAUD-5
M
OR
Connection How-To Guides
www.infocus.com/service/howto
DVD, Cable Box, VCR, or Game
Video Out
Audio OutLRAudio InLR
Home Theater or Receiver
Audio OutLR
DVD, Cable Box, VCR, or GameS-Video OutTo Audio In
To Audio In
Audio Out
LRVideo Out
HDTV Receiver or DVDYPbPr
To Audio In
HDTV ReceiverAudio OutLRHDMI Out 
						

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Turn on projector and source
Connect the power cord to the projector 
and to an electrical outlet
The green light on the projector near the power button will 
turn on.
Turn on the projector
Press power(on the projector or remote). The green light on the 
projector will start blinking.
Wait for the lamp to warm up
After a few seconds, the green light will stop blinking and stay
on. It can take a minute for the lamp to reach full brightness.
5-10 sec.
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2
3
Turn on the source device
Turn on your DVD player, cable box, VCR, game, or HDTV 
receiver.
4
Select the video source
If needed, press source(on the projector or remote) to view the 
source. You may have to press it more than once.
5
Warning:Do not look directly into the lens 
when the projector is turned on.
Connect to:SCART Source
Use:SCART to RGBS Cable(RGB with sync)
Connect to:DVI Source
Use:M1 to DVI Cable
100% digital connection.
Connect 4 color-coded connectors
to corresponding connectors on 
projector.
Enable SCART  RGBin the Source 
Enablemenu (Settings> Sources> 
Source Enable).
Connect the cable to the 
projector’s M1-DA/DVI 
connector. 
www.infocus.com/storepart no. SP-DVI-D
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2 
						

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Adjust the picture
Height1
Keystone2
Zoom and focus3
Aspect ratio4
zoom
(outer ring)
focus
(inner ring)
Tilt the projector up or down.
Press menu(on projector or remote).
Press      or      to highlightPicture,
then press select.
Press      or      to highlightKeystone,
then press select.
Press      or      to adjust keystone.
Press menuto exit.
Adjust zoom first, then focus the 
center of the image.
Press resize(on the remote) to make the 
picture wider (16:9) or narrower (4:3).
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2
3
4
5
To make the picture square:
Projector location
IN72
IN74/IN76
Buy a Screen and Other Custom 
Accessories
www.infocus.com/store As distance increases, the image gets 
larger and moves upwards.
60” / 1.5 m
80” / 2 m
92” /2.3 m
150” / 3.8 m7’10” / 2.4 m
10’5” / 3.2 m
12’ / 3.7 m
19’6” / 5.9 m9’4” / 2.8 m
12’4” / 3.8 m
14’2” / 4.3 m
23’1” / 7 m
60” / 1.5 m
80” / 2 m
92” /2.3 m
150” / 3.8 m6’7” / 2 m
8’10” / 2.7 m
10’1” / 3.1 m
16’5” / 5 m8’4” / 2.5 m
11’1” / 3.4 m
12’10” / 3.9 m
20’10” / 6.3 m Minimum Maximum Screen SizeDistance to Screen Diagonal
Minimum Maximum Screen SizeDistance to Screen Diagonal
Interactive Screen Size and 
Distance Calculator
www.infocus.com/calculator
Lens center line 
						

							6
Turn off the projector
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It’s quick, easy, and secure.
Activate your warranty to ensure eligibility for 
service and support. Get special offers and 
notifications about free product updates. 
Write down your projector’s serial number
It’s printed on the label on the back of the projector. You’ll need it to register (and if you 
ever need to contact InFocus support).
Serial number:
1
Go to www.infocus.com/register2
Press the power button
The green light on the projector will blink while the fan cools 
the lamp. If you need to unplug the projector, wait until the 
fan stops and the green light stops blinking and stays on.
Note:While the green light is blinking, button presses on the 
projector and remote are ignored.
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Read the Reference Guide
and visit the InFocus web site
Insert the CD-ROM, or go to www.infocus.com/service
The Reference Guide is on the CD-ROM in multiple languages. It covers advanced setup and 
operation, including lamp replacement instructions. The Reference Guide is also available at 
www.infocus.com/service
Windows* users: The CD-ROM also includes links to the InFocus web site, including 
shopping for custom accessories, service & support, and an interactive screen 
size/distance calculator.
Register with InFocus 
						

							Troubleshooting
There is no picture or the image is blank
The picture is unstable or distorted,
or “Signal out of range” is displayedCheck power
If the light on the projector near the power button is off,make sure the power cord is 
connected and plugged into a working electrical outlet.
If the light is green and notblinking,press the powerbutton.
Press the Source button (on projector or remote)
You may need to press it several times to view the correct source.
Press the Auto Image button (on remote)
More troubleshooting options are in the Reference Guide
The Reference Guide is on the included CD-ROM,
or download it at www.infocus.com/service
Check video source and cables
Make sure the video source (DVD player, cable box, VCR, game, HDTV receiver, etc.) is 
turned on and cables are securely connected between the source and the projector.
Press the Auto Image button (on remote)
Check air vents and lamp
Turn off the projector and remove anything that may be blocking its air vents. Leave the 
projector off for at least one minute to let it cool, then turn it on again. If the projector 
lamp won’t light and the red light starts to blink again, the lamp needs to be replaced. 
For lamp replacement instructions, see the Reference Guide, which is on the included 
CD-ROM or can be downloaded at www.infocus.com/service
The light on the projector is blinking red
Warning: In the unlikely event of a lamp rupture, particles may be ejected from the projector. 
Keep out of the area under and around the projector when it is turned on. See the safety 
instructions booklet for more details. 
						

							Questions? InFocus is here to help!
InFocus is here to support you with your new purchase. We can help you with…
•Determining screen sizes
• Documentation in other languages
• Connecting your sources (TV, DVD, Cable/Satellite, Game, etc.)
• Selecting optional accessories
• Product warranty protection plans
Warning:This product has a lamp which contains a very small amount of mercury. Dispose of it as required by local, state, or federal 
ordinances and regulations. For more information, see www.eiae.org.
Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer: InFocus Corporation, 27700B SW Parkway Ave. Wilsonville, Oregon 97070 USA
European Office: Strawinskylaan 585, 1077 XX Amsterdam, The Netherlands
We declare under our sole responsibility that this projector conforms to the following directives and norms: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, 
Amended by 93/68/EEC, EMC: EN 55022, EN 55024, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, Amended by 
93/68/EEC, Safety: IEC 60950-1:1st Edition 
Trademarks
Apple, Macintosh, and PowerBook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. IBM is a trademark or registered
trademark of International Business Machines, Inc. Microsoft, PowerPoint, and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation. Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. InFocus, In Focus, 
and INFOCUS (stylized), LP, LiteShow, ScreenPlay, LitePort, ASK and Proxima are either registered trademarks or trademarks of InFocus 
Corporation in the United States and other countries. 
FCC Warning
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC 
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This 
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, 
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular 
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the 
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
--Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
--Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
--Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
--Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Agency Approvals
UL, CUL, NOM, IRAM, GOST, C-tick
Other specific Country Approvals may apply. Please see product certification label. 
InFocus reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time without notice.
USA, Canada, Latin America
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