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What InFocus has cleverly done here is to swap out the IN82’s internal engine with a spanking new Texas Instruments DarkChip4 (DC4). This gives the full-HD IN83 bragging rights as one of Asia’s first single-chip DLPs and a new lease of life with a 25 percent dynamic contrast boost to 15,000:1. This figure may pale against the 20,000:1 DC3 BenQ W20000, though this Play Big does measure up in light output with a high 1,600 ANSI lumens brightness. Lastly, both models are equally adapted to reproducing vibrant colors with a palette of 1.07 billion displayable shades.

If you are a videophile with an eye for color accuracy, the onboard Imaging Science Foundation Certified Calibration Controls (ISF 3C) is your gateway to Hollywood-tuned hues. This function is designed to facilitate professional onsite calibration by an ISF-certified technician to zero in on a set of customized picture settings. One of each is tailored for daytime (ISF Day) and evening (ISF Night) usages, taking into consideration the varying ambient lighting in your home entertainment room. Best of all, these will be locked out from user adjustments and can be easily activated via the menu.

Another similar enhancement is the relatively new DLP Brilliant Color technology. According to Texas Instruments, this uses six separate hues for processing and is capable of not only improving accuracy but also increasing color brightness by up to 50 percent. Nonetheless, there are holes in the fundamentals that mar the above carrots. The biggest letdown is a modest 1.2x optical zoom which eats up a whopping 4.1m throw distance to cast a theatrical 100-inch projection. And for its price, taking out luxurious bits such as electronic zoom and focus is just a little too stingy.

We reckon most HD junkies should be delighted with the IN83's generous spread of 1080p24-ready jacks. There are three to be exact, comprising an HDMI, a proprietary M1-DA (free HDMI adapter is included) and component-video, putting aside S-video and composite for legacy decks. For professional installers, its extensive automation-centric terminals also open up various funky options. For e.g, you could manipulate the projector by using a PC to issue commands through its serial port or operate a motorized screen and side masking curtains via dual 12V DC triggers.

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