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The 3M X21 Projector is a XGA Portable Projector. This lamp based projector is capable of displaying 2,700 Lumens at its brightest setting with a native resolution of 1024x768 . The internal 3LCD technology is an innovative 3-chip design that sets itself apart by delivering vibrant, true-to-life images with better color brightness and a wider color gamut. Weighing in at 4.9 lbs, this portable projector is bright and compact, perfect for business travelers, taking on a family vacation or just moving from room to room. This projector was first available for purchase in December 2010 and has been by 3M. The 3M X21 projector was manufactured by Hitachi as the CP-X2520. This projector was also marketed as the Dukane ImagePro 8789H.

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3M X21 Projector Specifications
- MSRP
- $714
- White Brightness
- 2,700 ANSI Lumens
- Resolution
- 1024x768
- Aspect Ratio
- 4:3 (XGA)
- Contrast
- 500:1
- Display Type
- 0.63" 3LCD Chips
- Color Processing
- 8-bit
- Video Modes
- 720p, 1080i, 525i, 525p, 576i, 625i, 1125i, 480p, 480i
- Data Modes
- MAX 1600x1200
- Lamp Type
- 200W UHB bulb
- Lamp Life
- 3,000 hours / 4,000 hours
- Lamp Model
- 78-6972-0024-0 Buy Replacement Lamp
- Included Lens
- 1.2x manual zoom , manual focus
- Optional Lenses
- No
- Lens Shift
- No
- Throw Distance
- 3.5' - 29.8' Calculate Throw Distance
- Image Size
- 30.00" - 300.00"
- Throw Ratio
- 1.50:1 - 1.80:1
- Projector Placement
- For a diagonal screen, place the projector lens between 9'-11" and 11'-11" from the screen.
- Digital Zoom
- Yes
- Digital Keystone
- Vertical only
- Projector Size
- 3.03" x 12.05" x 8.70"
- Weight
- 4.9 lbs
- Audible Noise
- 37 dB / 30 dB
- Internal Speakers
- 1.0 Watts Mono
- Power
- 290 Watts 90V - 264V
- Connection Panel
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Audio Out: Mini JackRS232: DB-9pinS-VideoUSBVGA In: Dsub-15pin x 2
- Features
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Blackboard Mode
- Additional Features
- In the classroom the X21 model offers White‚ Green and Blackboard modes. With built-in image templates the user can also project useful guides onto the screen for assisting annotation.
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ANSI LUMENS is the most commonly accepted industry standard brightness measurement. The ANSI lumen rating measures the brightest white that a projector can produce by averaging nine light meter measurements taken across the projected image.
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