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The BenQ DX550 Projector is a XGA Home Theater Projector. This lamp based projector is capable of displaying 1,200 Lumens at its brightest setting with a native resolution of 1024x768 . The internal DLP technology touts higher contrast, less visible pixels and more portability. Weighing in at 5.0 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 May 2002 and has been by BenQ.

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BenQ DX550 Projector Specifications
- MSRP
- $1,695
- Brightness
- 1,200 ANSI Lumens
- Resolution
- 1024x768
- Aspect Ratio
- 4:3 (XGA)
- Contrast
- 450:1
- Display Type
- 0.70" DLP x 1
- Video Modes
- No
- Data Modes
- MAX 1280x1024
- Lamp Type
- 150W NSH bulb
- Lamp Life
- 2,000 hours
- Lamp Model
- 60.J1720.001 Buy Replacement Lamp
- Included Lens
- 1.3x manual zoom , manual focus
- Optional Lenses
- No
- Lens Shift
- No
- Throw Distance
- 3.3' - 32.8' Calculate Throw Distance
- Image Size
- 23.00" - 300.00"
- Throw Ratio
- 1.64:1 - 2.19:1
- Projector Placement
- For a diagonal screen, place the projector lens between 10'-11" and 14'-6" from the screen.
- Digital Zoom
- Yes
- Digital Keystone
- Vertical only
- Projector Size
- 2.40" x 7.80" x 9.60"
- Weight
- 5.0 lbs
- Audible Noise
- 40 dB
- Internal Speakers
- 2.0 Watts Mono
- Power
- 250 Watts 110V - 220V
- Features
-
TV Tuner
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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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BUYER BEWARE Either this projector's brightness specification does not cite an industry-accepted unit of measurement, or according to our calculations it seems unlikely that this projector is capable of producing the manufacturer's cited brightness specification.
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