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Main functionuniversaluniversal
Lamp and image
Lamp typeLaser-LEDLaser-LED
Service life20000 h20000 h
Service life (energy-saving)30000 h30000 h
Brightness ANSI Lumens4200 lm4500 lm
Dynamic contrast2 500 000:12 500 000:1
Colour rendering1 billion colors1 billion colors
Sensor
Technology3LCD3LCD
Sensor size0.59"0.62"
Real resolution1280x800 px1920x1080 px
Max. video resolution1920x1200 px1920x1200 px
Image format support16:10, 4:3, 16:916:9, 16:10, 4:3
Projecting
Rear projection
Throw distance, min0.85 m
Throw distance, max23.6 m
Image size0.74 – 7.16 m1.02 – 12.7 m
Throw ratio1.38:1 – 2.14:11.33:1 – 2.16:1
Zoom and focusmanualmanual
Keystone correction (vert), ±30 °30 °
Keystone correction (horizontal), ±30 °30 °
Hardware
USB 2.011
Video connectors
VGA /2/
composite
VGA /2/
composite
HDMI inputs22
Audio connectors
microphone input
3.5 mm input (mini-Jack) /2/
3.5 mm output (mini-Jack)
RCA (audio)
microphone input
3.5 mm input (mini-Jack) /2/
3.5 mm output (mini-Jack)
RCA (audio)
Service connectors
COM port (RS-232)
USB (slave)
LAN (RJ-45)
COM port (RS-232)
USB (slave)
LAN (RJ-45)
General
Noise level (energy-saving / quiet)28 dB28 dB
Power sourcemainsmains
Size (HxWxD)105x325x299 mm105x325x299 mm
Weight4.1 kg4.1 kg
Color
Added to E-Catalognovember 2021september 2021

Brightness ANSI Lumens

This parameter largely determines the ability of the projector to work in a well-lit room. For a dark room, 1000 lumens is enough to make the projection picture bright, rich, clear and understandable. But when working in a lit room, the projector will need at least 3500-4000 lumens. Do not confuse ANSI lumens with Peak lumens. These are two different brightness standards. To convert one type of brightness to another, you need to multiply Peak lumens by 10-12. The result will be an approximate value of ANSI Lumens.

However, experts do not recommend chasing high ANSI lumen brightness values. There are many professional projectors with brightness up to 3500 lm. The lower the brightness, the lower the power consumption, and at the same time, the life of the illuminator increases. Of course, if the projector will be installed in a work office or classroom where good lighting is required, it is recommended to purchase a model with ANSI Lumens brightness of 4000 lumens and more.

Sensor size

The size of the sensor affects the depth and final quality of the image. The larger the sensor, the more light it is able to process, which means the picture will be clearer and more structured. The average projector has a sensor of 0.5-0.7″, advanced projectors use sensors of 1.2-1.5″ and more.

Real resolution

The actual image resolution of the projector.

The minimum for modern projectors is actually the VGA standard, which assumes a resolution of 800x600 or close to it. The lowest of today's high-definition standards is HD (720) ; the classic size of such a frame is 1280x720, but there are other options in projectors, up to 1920x720. A more advanced HD format is Full HD (1080), which also has several variations (the most popular is 1920x1080). And among high-end projectors, there are models of Quad HD, Ultra HD (4K) and even Ultra HD (8K) standards.

In general, the higher the resolution, the clearer and more detailed image the projector can produce. On the other hand, this indicator directly affects the cost; and all the benefits of high resolution can only be appreciated if the content being played also corresponds to it.

Image format support

Image formats supported by the projector.

In this case, format means the aspect ratio of the image. The general rule in this case is that the projector must support the same format in which the original content is recorded. Otherwise, the image will either be stretched in height or width, or with black stripes on the sides or top-bottom. Specifically, the formats can be divided into three main categories:

— Traditional, or rectangular. Classic formats in which the height of the picture is not much less than the width. The most popular options are 4:3, widely used in analogue TV, and 5:4, common in computer technology. Traditional formats are well suited for presentations, working with documents and graphics, and other similar tasks.

Widescreen — formats in which the frame width is significantly (more than 1.5 times) greater than the height. The most popular of these standards are 16:9 and 16:10. These aspect ratios are well suited for games and movies; in particular, most high-definition content (HD 720p and above) is recorded in widescreen format.

Extra wide. The formats are even wider than the widescreen ones described above — for example, 21:9. Mainly used in cinematography.

It is worth noting that many modern projectors are able to work with several types of formats at once — for example, with classic 4:3 and...wide-angle 16:9.

Throw distance, min

The closest distance to the screen that the projector can be used on. Typically, this is the minimum distance at which the image from the projector remains in focus.

This parameter is especially important if the device is to be placed at a small distance from the screen (for example, in a cramped room). Some modern projectors are able to work normally at a distance of 10 – 20 cm. Also note that the throw distances are determined primarily by the lens, and if the initial range of these distances does not suit you, perhaps the situation can be solved by replacing the optics.

Throw distance, max

The farthest distance from the screen that the projector can be used on. This is the maximum distance at which the image remains in focus and maintains acceptable brightness — at least enough for viewing in a darkened room on a high-quality screen.

It is necessary to choose according to this parameter taking into account the expected operating conditions and the distances to be dealt with. At the same time, it's ok to have a certain margin for the maximum distance — since, as already mentioned, it is usually indicated for an perfect screen and a darkened room, and such conditions are not always available. Also note that although the throw distances depend on the lens, not every projector with an interchangeable lens allows the installation of more "long-range" optics than the standard one — the device may simply not have enough brightness for an increased distance.

Image size

Diagonal size of the image projected by the projector. Usually, it is indicated as a range — from the smallest, at the minimum throw distance, to the largest, at the maximum. About throw distances, see above; here it is worth saying that the choice of diagonal size depends both on the distance between the screen and the audience, and on the format of the projector. For example, to watch a video, the best option is the situation when the distance from the viewer to the image corresponds to 3-4 diagonals, and a relatively large picture can be useful for working with presentations. More detailed recommendations for different situations can be found in special sources; here we only recall that the image must fit on the screen used with the projector.

Throw ratio

The projector's throw distance is vital in determining what size projection screen to use and how far away it should be from the projector. Most projectors have a variable throw ratio. In the extreme positions, these are wide-angle mode (smallest value) and telephoto lens mode (largest value). Knowing these values, you will be able to determine the range of throw distances within which the projector must be placed in order for the projected image to match the specified dimensions of the projection screen.

According to these values, you need to check or set the optical zoom. We divide the larger value by the smaller value, and we get a figure, for example 1.33-2.16: 1.

If we want to calculate whether this projector is suitable for a certain image size, we do this: 1.33*3 (image width)=the distance at which the projector should hang.