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InFocus
InFocus IN114xv

XGA projector with HDMI, VGA, and analog source connections. A closer look at the benefits, the limitations, and the alternatives.

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THE SHORT ANSWER

Our take

InFocus's user guide identifies the IN114xv in the IN110xv series and distinguishes an XGA 1024 × 768 model from the series' SVGA and WXGA variants. The manual documents a lamp projector with manual zoom and focus, HDMI, VGA, composite, and S-Video inputs. The checked brightness records disagree on the figure or method, so brightness is left unknown. Its strongest fit is a measured, conventional XGA room setup with matching source equipment.

Consider it for

A buyer replacing a conventional XGA room projector who needs HDMI and analog inputs and can test the brightness and lamp condition in person..

Look elsewhere if

Avoid it if you require Full HD, a verified ANSI-lumen rating, UST placement, battery operation, built-in apps, or a used unit whose lamp condition cannot be checked.

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Pros & cons

What could work for you, and what to consider before buying.

What works in its favor

  • The manufacturer guide distinguishes the IN114xv's native XGA grid from supported higher-resolution inputs.
  • HDMI and legacy video inputs support a mixed source panel in an older meeting or classroom room.
  • Manual zoom and focus give basic optical setup control for a measured conventional installation.

What to weigh up

  • The XGA 4:3 panel has limited detail compared with Full HD or WUXGA projectors.
  • The checked sources disagree on brightness values or methods, so no ANSI output is assigned.
  • Lamp hours, current brightness, accessories, and exact regional unit revision depend on the specific offer.
Specifications and exact model details

The key details

Published product specifications
Model coveredIN114xv
Image formatNative XGA 1024 × 768
Rated light outputBrightness figure/method unresolved
PlacementConventional placement; manual zoom/focus; HDMI/VGA/composite/S-Video

Performance figures are manufacturer claims. Source checked October 16, 2026. Regional models and included accessories can differ.

Full review: how the features affect your choice

What the features mean for you

Separate the XGA panel from supported input formats

InFocus's guide describes the IN114xv among models with SVGA, XGA, and WXGA native variants and explicitly identifies 1024 × 768 as the XGA grid. The same guide lists higher input timings, but those are scaled to the XGA panel. This 4:3 format can work for older presentation software and basic computer display, while small text and widescreen video lose detail or use less of the image area. Check the model code on the unit, because the neighboring IN112xv and IN116xv use different native formats.

Brightness stays unresolved across the checked records

The available manufacturer guide does not settle a single brightness value and method for the IN114xv, while the data-sheet copy and secondary specification sources disagree. The profile therefore leaves ANSI lumens unknown instead of choosing the most favorable figure. A used lamp's output also depends on hours, dust, mode, screen size, and environment. Ask for a live image and the lamp counter if brightness matters to the room. Do not infer that a marketing lumen number is ANSI or translate a generic listing claim into a filter value.

Measure the conventional lens distance

The official guide shows manual zoom and focus and supplies image-size and distance charts for the model family. Those controls support a conventional installation, but they do not make the IN114xv ultra-short throw. Measure the intended screen and check the exact chart before placing a ceiling mount or cart. Manual focus needs physical access during setup, and digital keystone is not optical lens shift. Avoid using correction controls to compensate for a poor mount position when the room can be measured beforehand.

HDMI sits alongside legacy video

The user guide's IN114xv port panel includes HDMI, VGA, composite video, S-Video, and USB for computer mouse or service functions. That supports a mix of old and newer sources. USB service/paging does not establish media playback or streaming apps, so a streaming device must connect through a compatible input. Check whether the computer sends a supported signal and whether the source routes sound separately. The exact unit should be tested at each port; a model manual cannot confirm that a secondhand connector or remote still works.

Plan for lamp maintenance and exact model suffix

The IN114xv is a lamp-based projector that needs AC power, and its light source can age independently of the rest of the hardware. Ask to see the lamp-hour screen and inspect the image for color change, flicker, focus uniformity, dust, and fan noise. Confirm the nameplate says IN114xv rather than a related IN112 or IN116 model, then check that the remote, power cord, and desired adapters are included. The Amazon search is exact-model because the historical candidate ASIN does not establish a current offer or its condition.

Compare for your needs

Mitsubishi XD90U is another legacy XGA projector with analog inputs but no HDMI or built-in audio; Samsung SP-M250S uses SVGA and has a documented 2,500 ANSI-lumen figure plus HDMI.

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Before you buy

What is the IN114xv's native resolution?

The InFocus user guide identifies the IN114xv as the XGA member of its series, with a 1024 × 768 native grid.

How many ANSI lumens does it have?

The checked sources disagree on brightness figure or method, so no comparable ANSI value is assigned.

Does the IN114xv have HDMI?

Yes. InFocus's user guide shows HDMI along with VGA, composite, and S-Video connections for this model family.

Where can I check the current price?

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Sources and review basis

Sources & review basis

We use the linked product documentation for the features above. Our suitability notes and buying advice are editorial judgments based on those features, not measured performance results.

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The decision

Choose the IN114xv when its XGA format and mixed input panel suit a measured older-room setup. Treat brightness as unknown and verify the lamp, exact suffix, ports, and remote on the unit.

Is it the right fit?

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