InFocus INL178
| Brand | InFocus · Quantum Laser Core II Series |
| Type | Business |
| Released | June 2023 |
| Resolution | 1080p |
| Imaging technology | DLP |
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 4,200 lm |
| Throw ratio | 1.48–1.62:1 |
A single-chip DLP laser-phosphor projector with a 0.47-inch 1080p chip, a rated 4200 lumens and a 1.1x manual zoom lens. It has two HDMI 1.4 inputs, VGA and RS232, no lens shift and no LAN, and is built for continuous operation.
Data sheet
Picture
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 4,200 lm | |
| Brightness uniformity | 85% | |
| Imaging technology | DLP | |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.47 in | |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | |
| Dynamic contrast | 3,500,000:1 | |
| 3D | Yes |
Light source
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) | |
| Emitter | Blue laser + phosphor | |
| Light engine | Quantum Laser | |
| Light-source life | 30,000 h max | |
| Light output control | Steps |
Optics
| Throw ratio | 1.48–1.62:1100″ · 3.28–3.59 m | |
| Projection offset | 116% | |
| Zoom | Optical | |
| Zoom ratio | 1.09×Derived | |
| Focal length | 12.81–16.74 mm | |
| Aperture (f-number) | 2.5–2.67 | |
| Focus | Manual | |
| Autofocus | No | |
| Vertical lens shift | None | |
| Horizontal lens shift | None | |
| Vertical keystone | 30° | |
| Auto keystone | Yes | |
| Interchangeable lens | No |
Inputs & control
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI 1.4 | |
| Other video inputs | VGA | |
| Max input resolution | 3420 × 2160 | |
| Audio inputs | 3.5 mm | |
| USB media playback | No | |
| Control ports | RS-232 |
Smart platform
| Ethernet | No |
Audio
| Speaker power | 15 W | |
| Speakers | 1 | |
| Layout | Mono | |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | |
| HDMI audio return | NoneDerived |
Physical & installation
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 278 × 216 × 116 mm | |
| Weight | 2,900 g | |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360° | |
| Dust filter | None | |
| Ingress protection | IP6X |
Environment & power
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | |
| Operating humidity | 0–85%RH | |
| Altitude | 3,048 m | |
| Power draw | Max 139 W | |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | |
| Fan noise | Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A) |
Safety & support
| Marks | CE, FCC, CCC |
In the box
| In the box | Power adapter, Remote, Quick start guide, HDMI cable | |
| Remote | IR |
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Other
Tools
- Throw calculator — How far from the screen the INL178 needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 1.48–1.62:1 lens.
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Variants & identifiers
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| Variant | Region | Type | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | All regions | MPN | INL178 |