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Other specific Country Approvals may apply. Please see product certification label. or trademarks of InFocus Corporation in the United States and other countries. This document applies to models IN72, P720, IN74, P740, IN76, and P760. InFocus reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time...
Locate the projector at least 4' (1.2 m) away from any heating or cooling SCART RGB connection vents. Digital connections DVI connection • Use only InFocus-approved ceiling mounts. HDMI connection • Use only the power cord provided. A surge-protected power strip is Computer connections recommended.
Introduction Your new InFocus projector is specifically designed for home theater appli- zoom (outer ring) cations. It sets a high standard using the latest DLP™ technology and new focus DNX video processing from Pixelworks™. Whether you are watching mov- ies or High Definition broadcasts or playing the latest video game, you will enjoy amazing image quality.
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See “Video connectors” on page 7 for details. The projector also provides the following connectors: S-video RS-232 M1-DA/ composite • RS-232 for serial control (not included on the IN72) HDMI (not on IN72) 12 volt • 12 volt DC output (see below) DC output...
IN74/IN76 • The image offset is 128% for the IN72. This means that if you have an Distance to screen image 10’ high, the bottom of the image will be 2.8’ above the center of the lens.
Choosing the aspect ratio 16:9 image Aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to image height. HDTV and 16:9 image input most DVDs are 16:9, which is the default for this projector. When in 4:3 mode the projector places black bars on both sides of the image. Native 16:9 aspect ratio mode centers the image and turns off the internal scaler so that any resolu-...
If your device has a VGA connector, you can use the M1-DA/DVI connector for a high quality image. Many PC game systems have VGA connectors. component RCA SCART (all 4 connectors) S-video RS-232 M1-DA/ composite HDMI (not on IN72) 12 volt DC output...
High quality cables optimized for your projector can be purchased from www.infocus.com/store (in select areas) or from your dealer or retailer. Composite (RCA) video connection Plug the composite video cable’s yellow connector into the video-out con-...
720 progressive, 1080 interlaced or higher. The www.infocus.com/support. IN72 and IN74 are EDTV (Enhanced Definition Television) monitors, mean- ing they have vertical scanning lines of 480 progressive or higher. HD con- tent can be displayed on an EDTV monitor, the resolution is just less than that of an HDTV.
Displaying an image Connect the power cord to the Power connector on the back of the projector plug in Power cord and to your electrical outlet. NOTE: Always use the power cord that shipped with the projector. Press the Power button on the remote or keypad. The LED flashes green and the fans start to run.
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Adjust the zoom and focus. adjust zoom (outer ring) and focus If the image is not square, adjust the keystone using the Picture menu. See page 22 for details. Adjust the volume on your stereo receiver. Your projector has been factory optimized for very good performance no matter what the source.
Shutting down the projector Troubleshooting your setup If your image appears correctly on the screen, skip to the next section. If it Power Save does not, troubleshoot the setup. The projector also has a Power Save feature that automatically turns the lamp off after no active sources are detected and no user interaction with The LED on top of the projector indicates the state of the projector and can the projector is performed for 20 minutes.
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Problem Solution Result plug power cord in back of projector no start up screen correct image press power button press power button image projected connect active source only start up screen appears press the Source button...
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Problem Solution Result move projector, adjust zoom, adjust height image not centered on screen correct image tilt the projector up or down or adjust square image image not square Keystone in Picture menu...
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adjust Sharpness in the Picture>Advanced image not sharp correct image menu correct image image upside down turn off ceiling in Settings>System menu...
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image reversed left to right turn off rear in Settings>System menu correct image adjust color, tint, color temperature, projected colors don’t match source brightness, contrast in the menus correct image COLOR COLOR lamp turns on make sure vents aren’t blocked, turn off the lamp won’t turn on, LED blinking red projector and allow it to cool for one minute...
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Still need assistance? If you need assistance, visit our website at www.infocus.com or call us. See the User’s Guide for support contact information. This product is backed by a limited warranty. An extended warranty plan may be purchased from your retailer or dealer.
Using the remote control • Make sure you’re pointing the remote at the front of the projector or at the screen, not at the video device or the computer, and are within the The remote uses two (2) provided AA batteries. They are easily installed by remote range of 30 feet (9.14m).
Using the keypad buttons Most buttons are described in detail in other sections, but here is an over- view of their functions: Menu–opens the on-screen menus (page 21). Select–confirms choices made in the menus (page 21). Up/Down arrows–navigates to and adjusts settings in the menus (page 21). menu navigation buttons Power–turns the projector on and off.
Optimizing video images Customizing the projector You can customize the projector for your specific setup and needs. See Your projector has been factory optimized for very good performance no page 26 to page 28 for details on these features. matter what the source. However, if you wish to make further changes you can optimize the image using onscreen menus.
Using the menus keypad navigation To open the menus, press the Menu button on the keypad or remote. (The buttons menus automatically close after 60 seconds if no buttons are pressed.) The Main menu appears. Use the arrow buttons to move up and down to high- light the desired submenu, then press the Select button.
Picture menu Picture menu To adjust the following settings, highlight the setting, press Select, use the up and down arrows to adjust the values, then press Select to confirm the changes. Keystone: adjusts the image vertically and makes a squarer image. Tilt the projector up or down to adjust for keystone before using the digital key- stone correction in the menu.
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Presets: This allows you to customize settings and save the settings to be restored later. To restore the factory default settings, choose Factory Reset in Save Presets the Settings>Service menu. User Settings To set a preset for the current source, adjust the image, select Save Settings in the Presets menu, then choose Save User 1, 2, or 3.
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Advanced menu Remember that not all options in the menus are available for all sources/ signals. Phase: adjusts the horizontal phase of a computer source. Tracking: adjusts the vertical scan of a computer source. Advanced menu Horizontal/Vertical Position: adjusts the position of a computer source. Sync Threshold Adjust: (progressive signals only) If a hardware device, such as a DVD player, is not syncing properly with the projector, adjust this option to help it to sync when connected to the projector.
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Color Temperature: changes the intensity of the colors. Select a value. Native means an uncorrected/unchanged color temperature. Other values change the white point of the colors. 6500K is generally used for film con- tent and 9300K is used for TV video. Color Temperature Color Control: allows you to individually adjust the gain and offset of the...
Settings menu Sources: allows programming of source buttons, enables autosource, and enables the SCART RGB source. When Autosource is selected, the Source Settings menu Enable feature indicates which sources the projector attempts to lock onto. You can use the Source Enable feature to eliminate certain sources from this search, which will speed the search.
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Startup Logo: allows you to display a blank screen or a custom captured image (IN72 only) instead of the default screen at startup. To capture a new image, display the image and select Capture New. A mes- sage appears. Select Captured in the Startup Logo menu to display your new image.
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Service: To use these features, highlight them and press Select. Factory Reset: restores all settings to their default. Reset Lamp hours: resets the lamp hours used counter in the Service Service menu Info menu to zero. Do this only after changing the lamp. Test Pattern: displays a test pattern.
The LED on top of the projector also blinks red twice to indicate that the lamp should be changed. NOTE: You can order new lamp housings from www.infocus.com (in select areas), your retailer or your dealer. Use only a replacement lamp with the same type and rating as the original lamp.
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Push the 2 tabs on the lamp door toward the front of the projector and lift the lamp door off. lamp door Loosen the three captive screws that attach the lamp housing to the pro- jector. Detach the lamp connector from the projector by depressing the locking tab on the connector and lightly pulling it free.
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Replace the lamp door. Replace the base or ceiling mount plate, if necessary. Plug in the power cord and press the Power button on the remote or Service menu keypad to turn the projector back on. To reset the lamp hour timer, navigate to the Settings>Service menu and select Reset Lamp Hours.
Appendix Red LED behavior and projector errors If the projector is not functioning properly and the LED is blinking red, con- sult Table 4 to determine a possible cause. There are two-second pauses between the blinking cycles. Visit our website for more details on the red LED error codes.
Remote control discrete codes You can use these codes to program another remote to learn the projector’s remote functions. To activate discrete mode, press and hold the Custom button on the remote for 10 seconds. The back light blinks twice when discrete mode is entered. The remote buttons are now remapped to new functions as listed below.
Supported video formats Connector Signal Type Supported formats HDMI Digital RGB and YCrCb 480i/50Hz/60Hz 480p/50Hz/60Hz Digital RGB video via M1-to-DVI cable 576i/50Hz/60Hz 576p/50Hz/60Hz Analog RGB video via M1-to-VESA cable 720p/50Hz/60Hz M1-DA YPrPb video via M1-to-Component adapter 1080i/50Hz/60Hz 1080i/50Hz (Australia) Analog Computer via M1-to-VESA cable All industry-standard analog and digi- tal computer formats conforming to Digital Computer via M1-to-DVI cable...
RS-232 terminal specifications for IN74 and IN76 A read command returns the range and the current setting, for example Communication configuration Function Command Response To control the projector from an LCD control panel, connect an RS-232 cable Brightness (BRT?) (0-22, 10) to the serial control connector on the projector and set your computer’s serial port settings to match this communication configuration: Lamp hours...
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Supported commands Color Temp 0 = 6500 1 = 7500 Function Command Range Default 2 = 9300 3 = Native Auto Ceiling Enable Contrast 0-255 Auto Color Space enable Display Messages Auto Image Factory Reset (Write only) Aspect Ratio 0 = Native Flesh Tone Correction 1 = 4:3 Gamma Table...
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Language 0-11 Sleep Timer 0 = English Sync Threshold Adjust 1-15 1 = French Source 2 = German 0 = HDMI 3 = Italian 1 = M1-DA 4 = Japanese 2 = Component 5 = Korean 3 = S-Video 6 = Norwegian 4 = Composite 7 = Portuguese 5 = SCART RGB...
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Video Standard Time in Hours Last Bulb2 0-65535 0 = Auto Lasted 1 = NTSC Time in Hours Last Bulb3 0-65535 2 = PAL Lasted 5 = SECAM Illuminating State White Peaking 0-10 Lamp Total Time On in 0-65535 Save User1 Preset hours for all bulbs Save User 2 Preset Perform Lamp Reset...
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12 SCART 8 solid green 12 S-video 8 LED behavior 10, 12, 32 video device 8 Letterbox 22 contacting InFocus 17 logo 27 Contrast 22 Custom key 23 maintaining the projector 29 customer service contact information 17 Menu button 21...
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Phase 24 SCART 8, 26 Picture menu 22 serial connection 9, 36 power cord 10 Service 28 Power Save 12, 26 Service Code 28 presets 23 Settings menu 26 projection distance 5 sharpness 24 projector solid green 12 connecting video devices 8 solid red 12 customization 20 Startup Logo 27...