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3M X26i Projector

XGA Conference Room Projector
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The 3M X26i Projector is a XGA Conference Room Projector. This lamp based projector is capable of displaying 3,200 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. This projector was first available for purchase in May 2012 and has been by 3M.



3M X26i Projector Specifications


MSRP
$867
Status
Discontinued
Released
May 2012
Warranty
3 Years
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White Brightness
3,200 ANSI Lumens
Resolution
1024x768
Aspect Ratio
4:3 (XGA)
Contrast
2,000:1
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
215W UHP bulb
Lamp Life
3,000 hours  / 5,000 hours
Lamp Model
78-6972-0106-5  Buy Replacement Lamp

Included Lens
1.2x manual zoom , manual focus
Optional Lenses
No
Throw Distance
3.3' - 29.9'  Calculate Throw Distance
Image Size
30.00" - 300.00"
Throw Ratio
1.49:1 - 1.80:1
Projector Placement
For a
"
diagonal screen, place the projector lens between 9'-8" and 11'-8" from the screen.
Digital Zoom
Yes
Digital Keystone
Vertical only

Projector Size
3.90" x 12.50" x 11.30"
Weight
5.2 lbs
Audible Noise
37 dB  / 30 dB
Internal Speakers
1.0 Watts Mono
Power
320 Watts 100V - 240V
Connection Panel
Composite: RCA
HDMI
Network: RJ-45
RS232: DB-9pin
S-Video
USB x 2
VGA In: Dsub-15pin x 2

Features
Closed Captioning
Blackboard Mode
Crestron RoomView™
Additional Features
For the classroom the X26i offers White‚ Green and Blackboard modes‚ and 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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