InFocus INV30 Projector

Specifications
- Model: InFocus INV30(V30) projector
- Package Contents: Projector, Power Cable, Remote Control, User Manual
- Resolution: XGA (1024 x 768 pixels)
- Brightness: 3000 lumens
- Contrast Ratio: 15000:1
- Lamp Life: Up to 5000 hours
- Inputs: HDMI, VGA, USB
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 9.2 x 3.7 inc
Safety warnings, cautions, and important information
Follow all the warnings, precautions, and maintenance instructions in this document and on the InFocus Support website, InFocus.com/Support
Precautions
- Do not look into the projector’s lens when the lamp is on. The bright light may damage your eyes.
- To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this projector to rain or moisture.
- Do not open or disassemble the project, as this may cause e electric shock.
- Before replacing the lamp, allow the projector to cool down and then turn it off. Disconnect the projector from the power outlet, and follow all the lamp replacement instructions.
- When you switch the projector off, ensure that the cooling cycle is complete before disconnecting the power. Allow 90 seconds for the projector to cool down.n
- To extend lamp life, avoid turning the projector on and off frequently. Once you have turned on the projector, keep it on for a minimum of 15 minutes.
- When the lamp is approaching the end of its life, the message “Lamp is approaching the end of its useful life in full power operation” appears on the screen. Contact your local reseller or service center to change the lamp as soon as possible.
Additional maintenance instructions
- Turn off the product before cleaning it.
- Use a soft cloth moistened with a mild detergent to clean the display housing.
- Disconnect the power plug from the AC outlet if the product isn’t being used for a long period of time.
- Do not block the ventilation slots and openings on the unit.
- Do not use abrasive cleaners, wax, es, or solvents to clean the unit.
- Do not use in extremely hot, cold, or humid environments:
- Do not stare into the beam, RG2.
“As with any bright source, do not stare into the direct beam, RG2 IEC 62471-5:2015.” - Do not look directly into the lens; eye damage could result.

EU standards
IEC 60950-1:2005 (Second Edition); Am1:2009 + Am2:2013. IEC62471-5:2015.
InFocus INV30(V30) projector product features
This product is a single-chip DLP® projector. Features include the following:
- DLP technology
- XGA 1024 × 768 resolution
- 4:3 with support for 16:9, 16:10 and 5:4 with scaling
- Short throw 0.63:1 ratio
- 99 cm (39″) minimum throw distance
- 3000 lumens in 240 W mode at a CCT of 6500 K by the IEC method
- Computer compatibility
- Mac OS X
- Windows®
- Video interface compatibility
- HDCP compliant HDMI, Composite, VESA® RGB with additional interface support for Component YPbPr and Component YCbCr inputs with the proper adapters (not included)
- Video system compatibility
- HDTV (720p and 1080p) video system compatibility and HD Ready (HDMI technology and 720p) available, NTSC, NTSC 4:43, PAL, PAL-N, PAL-M, and SECAM (480i/p and 576i/p)
- Remote manager via network and RS-232
- 17,000:1 contrast ratio
Projector package overview
This projector comes with all the items shown below. Check to make sure your package is complete. Contact your dealer immediately if anything is missing.
Product overview
Main unit
| No. | Part | No. | Part |
| 1 | Lamp indicator light | 5 | Lens |
| 2 | Diagnostic indicator light | 6 | Infrared receiver |
| 3 | Power indicator light | 7 | Power port |
| 4 | Focus |
Connections

| No. | Connector | No. | Connector |
| 1 | 3.5 mm phone jack audio variable output | 7 | HDMI in |
| 2 | DB15F RGB VGA video input (VGA In) | 8 | DB15F RGB VGA video output (VGA Out) |
| 3 | DB9F RS-232 control port | 9 | DB15F RGB VGA video input (VGA In) |
| 4 | Power | 10 | RCA analog composite video (yellow) |
| 5 | RJ45 (Cat 5) | 11 | 3.5 mm phone jack audio input (composite video) |
| 6 | USB Mini-B (for service access only) | 12 | 3.5 mm phone jack audio input (shared by Computer 1 and Computer 2 input) |
Remote control

Installing the remote control battery
Follow this procedure to install the remote control battery.
- Hold down the side release, pull out the battery holder.

- Insert the new battery in the battery holder.
Be sure to align the positive and negative terminals of the battery properly.
- Insert the battery holder in the remote control.

Installation
Turning on the projector
NOTE: The first time you use the projector, you can select your preferred language from the main menu after the startup screen appears.
If you connect multiple sources at the same time, press Input on the remote control to switch between inputs.
- Ensure that the power cable and the video signal cable are connected. The Power LED is solid red.
- Turn on the lamp by pressing Power on
the remote control. - The power light turns green, and the startup screen appears in approximately 10 seconds.
- Turn on your source. Select Input on the remote control to select an input source (VGA-1, Composite or HDMI).
The projector detects the source you select and shows the image.
Putting the projector into Standby mode
CAUTION: Do not turn on the projector immediately after you put it into Standby mode.
Follow this procedure to put the projector into Standby mode.
- Press Power
on the remote control to turn off the projector lamp. - Press Power
again to confirm your selection. If you don’t press Power
again, the message disappears after 10 seconds.
Focusing on the image
Use the focus lever to focus the projected image
Turn the focus lever clockwise or counterclockwise until the image is in focus.
Status lights
Use the following table to determine the status of your projector
Projector settings
The remote control’s Menu button enables you to access the on-screen display to adjust the projector settings.
Picture menu
| Setting | Description | Setting | Description |
| Color Mode | Indicates the projector’s display output (Bright
Classroom, Dark Classroom, Presentation, Game, and User). |
Hue | Sets the image hue from 0 to 100. |
| Brightness | Sets the projector’s brightness from 0 to 100. | Gamma | Sets the gamma from 0 to 3. |
| Contrast | Sets the difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the image from 0 to 100. | Color Temp | Sets the color temperature (Low, Mid, and High). |
| Sharpness | Sets the image sharpness from 0 to 31. | Color Space | Sets the signal color space (Auto, RGB, and YUV). |
| Saturation | Sets the image saturation from 0 to 100. |
Position menu
| Setting | Description | Setting | Description |
| Aspect Ratio | Sets the image output to Auto, 4:3, 16:9, and 16:10. | V. Position | Determined by VGA source input only. |
| Phase | Determined by VGA source input only. | Digital Zoom | Sets the image zoom from 0 to 10. |
| Clock | Determined by VGA source input only. | V. Keystone | Sets the keystone correction of the image from -40 to 40 |
| H. Position | Determined by VGA source input only. | Ceiling Mount | Sets the projector orientation Default is Front Ceiling. |
Setting menu
| Setting | Description | Setting | Description |
| Language | Selects the language preference from English,
Spanish, Portuguese, French, Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Czech, Dutch, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Swedish, and Turkish. |
Startup Logo | Turns on or off a startup logo when the projector lamp is starting and a video source signal isn’t displayed. |
| Menu Location | Selects the menu position on the screen from Top Left, Top Right, Center, Bottom Left and Bottom Right. | UART Mode | Selects the LAN terminal or the RS-232 terminal for UART mode. |
| Closed Caption | Turns on or off the closed captioning feature. | LAN (Standby) | Turns on or off the LAN terminal during standby |
| VGA Out (Standby) | Turns on or off the VGA out port during standby. | Reset | Resets projector settings to their default values. |
| Test Pattern | Turns on or off a projected circle pattern. |
Audio menu
| Setting | Description |
| Mute | Mutes the projector’s audio output. |
| Volume | Adjusts the projector’s volume from 0 to 32. |
| In Standby Mode | Turns on or off the audio output when the projector is in Standby mode. |
Options menu


LAN menu
| Setting | Description | Setting | Description |
| DHCP | Turns on or off the network’s Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) | DNS | Shows the current DNS, which can be changed with DHCP set to Off |
| IP Address | Shows the current IP address, which can be changed with DHCP set to Off | Store | Stores the values you entered. |
| Subnet Mask | Shows the current Subnet mask, which can be changed with DHCP set to Off | Reset | Resets values in the LAN menu to their default values. |
| Gateway | Shows the current Gateway, which can be changed with DHCP set to Off |
Appendix
Pin configuration on the projector’s RS-232 connector
The following table provides the pin configuration on the InFocus INV30(V30) projector. This pin configuration follows a three-wire connection so that a straight-through male-to-female RS-232 serial cable connects to the projector’s serial interface in the following arrangement
| PIN | The female RS-232 connector |
| 2 | Transmit data (Tx) |
| 3 | Receive data (Rx) |
| 5 | Signal Ground (GND) |
RS232 Commands
| Command | Response | Target or Value |
| on | powerstate=powering | |
| off | powerstate=cooling | |
| set input=<target> | input=<target> | HDM1/VGA1/VGA2/Composite1 |
| get powerstate | powerstate=<value> | powering; cooling; on; standby |
| get input | input=<value> | HDM1/VGA1/VGA2/Composite1 |
| set vol+<value> | 0~32 | |
| set vol-<val> | 0~32 | |
| set vol=<val> | 0~32 |
Replacing the lamp
Eventually the lamp module will dim, and a message will appear reminding you to replace the lamp. Make sure you have a replacement projector lamp module before proceeding.
Warning
- Replace the lamp when the projector displays its lamp life warning message Lamp is approaching the end of its useful life in full power operation. If you continue to use the projector after this message appears, the lamp can shatter or burst, scattering glass throughout the projector.

- If the lamp shatters or bursts, leave and then ventilate the area. Next, do the following.g
- Avoid touching the glass fragments because they can cause injury.
- Wash your hands thoroughly if you have come into contact with lamp debris.
- Thoroughly clean the area around the projector, and discard any edible items placed in that area because they could be contaminated.
- Call your authorized InFocus reseller for instructions. Do not attempt to replace the lamp.
- Before you remove the lamp, put the projector into Standby mode and wait 30 minutes for the lamp to cool completely. Disconnect the projector’s power cord.
- Do not remove any screws other than those specified in the lamp replacement instructions.
- Wear protective eyewear while changing the lamp. Failure to do so can cause injurie,s including loss of eyesig,ht if the lamp shatters or bursts.
- Use only replacement lamps approved by InFocus Technologies. Contact your authorized InFocus reseller for replacement parts.
- Never replace the lamp module with a previously used lamp module.
- Always handle the fragile lamp module with care to prevent premature lamp failure and mercury exposure. Use gloves when touching the lamp. Do not touch the lamp with your fingers.
- Recycle or dispose of the lamp module as hazardous waste according to local regulations.www.lamprecycle.org See InFocustech.com/compliance for the projector’s Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) documents.

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Filter Cleaning Instructions: SP.74013GC01
Regulatory
Clean Filters Note INV30(V30)
Warning: Cleaning a wall-mounted projector can result in a fall or injury. Use caution when climbing a ladder.
Caution
- Before you clean the projector press the Power button
twice on the remote control or projector keypad to put the projector in Standby mode, then wait 90 seconds for the fan to turn off. - Never touch the lens with your hands or a brush.
- Do not allow liquids or commercial solvents of any kind to flow into the projector base or head. Do not spray cleaners or solvents near any part of the projector because they can spread a chemical mist on some of the projector’s components and lamp, resulting in damage, staining, or poor image quality.
- Do not use compressed air to clean the projector
A message will appear reminding you to clean the filters.
When cleaning the air filters:
Use compressed air to clean the filters. You can also order replacement air filters (part no. SP.74013GC01) from your authorized InFocus reseller. It contains two replacement air filters.
To clean the air filters
- Locate the two filters on each side of the rear of the projector.

- Remove the filters from the projector.
- Clean the filter with compressed air. Insert the clean filter.
Warranty
Product warranty is governed by the terms and conditions of InFocus’s Limited Equipment Warranty that shipped with the InFocus product at the time of purchase.
Compliance
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations: Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment regulations apply to all electrical and electronic equipment sold within the European Union. When you dispose of any electrical or electronic equipment, including InFocus products, we strongly encourage you to contact your local WEEE recycling agency for recycling and disposal advice. Your InFocus product requires the extraction and use of natural resources for its production. It may contain hazardous substances. By disposing of electrical and electronic equipment appropriately, you lower the impact of these substances on health and the environment and reduce the pressure on natural resources. Recycling agencies can reuse or recycle most of the materials from your product. Please think about how you intend to dispose of any product that has a WEEE symbol or accompanying WEEE guidelines. If you need more information on the collection, reuse, and recycling of electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your local WEEE recycling agency. Alternatively, contact your local reseller or InFocus Technologies for information on the environmental performance of our products.
Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directives
InFocus Technologies supports global efforts to ensure that electronic equipment is manufactured, solddand disposed of in a safe and environmentally friendly manner. This product meets the requirements of the European Union’s Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive 2011/65/EU. Subsequently, this product also complies with other, less stringent directives that have arisen in various geographical areas, nd that incorporate the European Union’s RoHS directive as a basis. For more information, refer to your local regulations or visit Infocus.com/Support.
Customer support
Online support:t See infocus.com/support to view and download user documentation and software. Contacting InFocus TechnicaSupportpo.rt InFocus Technical Support welcomes your call. However, if you experience difficulty with your InFocus product, you may want to contact your authorized InFocus reseller first. Your InFocus reseller may be able to resolve the issue without delay.
Online: infocus.com/support General inquiries InFocus Technologies 13190 SW 68th Parkway, #200, Portland, OR 97223 USA 1503 207-4700
Registration
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INV30(V30) Specification
| Brightness (Standard) | 3000 lumens in 240 W mode at a CCT of 6500 K by the IEC method |
| Brightness (Eco 1) | 2250 lumens in 190 W mode at a CCT of 6500 K by the IEC method |
| Native resolution | XGA 1024 × 768 |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 with support for 16:9, 16:10 and 5:4 with scaling |
| Throw ratio | Short-throw 0.630:1 ratio |
| Throw distance | 39″ (1 m) |
| Keystone | Vertical keystone adjustment available |
| Display technology | The projector uses DLP® technology by Texas Instruments™, providing BrilliantColor™ performance and quality Gamma
Correction with Bright Room, Dark Room, sRGB, User, and Presentation modes |
| Color support24-bit | t (16.7 million colors) |
| Lamp life | 6500 hours in Standard (ImageCare) 240 W mode. 8000 hours in Eco 1 (ImageCare) 190 W mode. |
| Integrated speaker | 5 W RMS |
| Projector noise | 38 dBA (Normal mode) or 32 dBA (Eco 1 [Image Care]) measured using the ISO-7779 method |
| Contrast ratio | (typical) 3000:1 |
| Video system compatibility | HDTV (720p and 1080p) video system compatibility and HD Ready (HDMI technology and 720p) available, NTSC, NTSC 4:43, PAL, PAL-N, PAL-M, and SECAM (480i/p and 576i/p) |
| Video interface compatibility | HDCP compliant HDMI, Composite, VESA® RGB with additional interface support for Component
YPbPr and Component YCbCr inputs with the proper adapters (not included) |
| Horizontal frequency | 15 kHz–72 kHz |
| Vertical frequency | 25 Hz–75 Hz |
| Clock frequency | 165 MHz |
| External management | Infrared remote control, RS-232 control port, internal web page |
| Theft protection | Padlock ring |
| Included cables and hardware | Infrared remote control
14 9″ (4.5 m) power cable |
| Weight (N.W) | 5 lb. 12 oz. (2.6 kg) |
| Shipping dimensions (N.W) | 16 1/4″ W × 13″ H × 5 3/4″ D
(41.8 cm × 33 cm × 14.7 cm) |
| Connectors | 3.5 mm phone jack audio input (shared by VGA 1 and VGA 2 input)
3.5 mm phone jack audio input (composite video) 3.5 mm phone jack audio variable output DB15F RGB VGA video input (VGA In) × 2 DB15F RGB VGA video output (VGA Out) DB9F RS-232 control port HDMI 1.4 input 1.8M power cable (100V–240V AC at 50 Hz–60 Hz) Mini-USB B port (for service use only) RJ45 Ethernet connector RCA analog composite video (yellow) |
| Storage and operating requirements | |
| Power consumption | Normal mode 310 W
Eco 1 mode 240 W Standby mode 0.5 W Standby mode with network enabled ≤ 4 W |
| Operating temperature | 0′ to 2500′ (0 m to 762 m): 41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)
2500′ to 5000′ (762 m to 1524 m): 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C) 5000′ to 10 000′ (1524 m to 3048 m): 41°F to 86°F (5°C to 30°C) |
| Storage temperature | 14°F to 140°F (-10°C to 60°C) |
| Humidity | Up to 80% storage relative humidity, non-condensing.
Up to 80% operating relative humidity, non-condensing. |
| Certification and compliance | Regulatory certification CB, CE, FCC, UL, EAC |
FAQ
Q: How do I clean the projector lens?
A: To clean the projector lens, use a soft, lint-free cloth. Gently wipe the lens in a circular motion to remove any dust or smudges. Avoid using harsh chemicals or abrasive materials that may scratch the lens surface.
Q: Can I mount the projector on the ceiling?
A: Yes, the InFocus INV30(V30) projector is compatible with ceiling mounts. Ensure proper installation following the instructions provided in the user manual to prevent any accidents or damage.
Documents / Resources
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References
- InFocus | Projectors | Displays | A Brighter AV Worldinfocus.com
- InFocustech.com/complianceinfocustech.com
- regulations.www.lamprecycle.orgregulations.www.lamprecycle.org
- User Manualmanual.tools
